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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 68, No. 2, March-April 2002

Talking Book Topics
March-April 2002
Volume 68, Number 2

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
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Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Books for Children

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Foreign Language Books

     Spanish

Talking Book Magazines

In Brief

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The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
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The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
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Popular Mechanics (monthly)
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_Books for Adults_
Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were
recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete
collection contains books by many authors on fiction and
nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics,
gothics, mysteries, romances, and others.  Contact your
cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of
books available in the collection.Cassette books are labeled
with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order books,
contact your cooperating library.
     _Note:_  For the information of the reader, a notice
may appear immediately following the book description to
indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, or violence.  The word "some" before
any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent
occurrence, as in "some strong language."

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio.
RC 48459.
by John Dunning.
read by Ray Hagen.
16 cassettes in 3 containers.
An alphabetical presentation of more than 1,500 radio shows
from the 1920s to the 1960s. Each listing describes the type
of program, provides a history with starting and ending
dates, and includes the persons involved. Includes _Amos 'n'
Andy_, _Fibber McGee and Molly_, _One Man's Family_, _The
Lone Ranger_, and _Jack Armstrong, the All American Boy_.
1998.
RC 48459.
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Radclyffe Hall: A Woman Called John.
RC 49759.
by Sally Cline.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
4 cassettes.
Using material from the diaries and memoirs of Hall's
lovers, Cline shows Hall's importance as a poet and novelist
in lesbian cultural history. She discusses Hall's youth and
her family relationships, describes her romances with women
such as Una Troubridge, and shows how the three names Hall
used formed her public and private personae. 1997.
RC 49759.
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Evolutionism and Creationism.
RC 50252.
by Ben Sonder.
read by Don Emmick.
1 cassette.
Chronicles the teaching of evolution versus biblical
creationism, tracing the roots of the controversy to the
nineteenth-century writings of Charles Darwin and the 1920s
Scopes trial. Presents religious objections to the
scientific theory of man's origins and summarizes the debate
through the 1990s. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
RC 50252.
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Relax--You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left: Using the Power
of Humor to Overcome Stress in Your Life and Work.
RC 50306.
by Loretta LaRoche.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
Motivational speaker and stress management consultant
featured on PBS outlines how to achieve peace and harmony by
bringing laughter into every situation. Offers tips on
eliminating stress and turning it into an opportunity for
resiliency and humor. 1998.
RC 50306.
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Mary Baker Eddy.
RC 50434.
by Gillian Gill.
read by Jacinda Bronaugh.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Historical biography of the nineteenth-century founder of
Christian Science, emphasizing the roots of the movement.
Explores Eddy's work, the legal challenges she faced, and
her three marriages and other relationships. Using materials
from church archives, the author places Eddy in the context
of Victorian life and its stifling effect on women. 1998.
RC 50434.
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Nicholas and Alexandra.
RC 50621.
by Robert K. Massie.
read by Bill Wallace.
5 cassettes (Reissue).
Evokes the final years of the Romanov dynasty in Imperial
Russia. Discusses the hemophilia of the Tsarevich Alexis as
a pivotal factor in the personal and political lives of his
parents, the influence of the Siberian mystagogue Rasputin,
the subsequent revolution, and the courage of the Tsar's
family. 1967.
RC 50621.
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Bear Flag Rising: The Conquest of California, 1846.
RC 50629.
by Dale L. Walker.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
History of California from its colonization by Spain to its
annexation by the United States. Relates how the concept of
Manifest Destiny applied to the West Coast and how three
men--John Charles Frémont, Robert Field Stockton, and
Stephen Watts Kearny--led the takeover of the Bear Flag
state. 1999.
RC 50629.
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India: A History.
RC 50705.
by John Keay.
read by Gordon Gould.
5 cassettes.
A five-thousand-year overview of the subcontinent from the
Harappan people in the Indus Valley around 3000 B.C. to the
nineteenth-century takeover by the British Raj. Presents a
chronology of cultural and political developments that
shaped the twentieth-century nations of Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and India. 2000.
RC 50705.
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As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl.
RC 50754.
by John Colapinto.
read by Bruce Nelson.
2 cassettes.
Describes the traumatic life of Canadian David Reimer, who
was born an identical twin in 1965. After a botched
circumcision left him without a penis, he was castrated,
raised as a girl, given hormones, and falsely publicized as
a great success. Miserable at fourteen, David reverted to
being male. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 50754.
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Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie.
RC 50792.
by Alyn Shipton.
read by Jake Williams.
4 cassettes.
Biography of gifted trumpeter, jazz great, and musical
ambassador John Birks Gillespie (1917-1993). Discusses his
rise from poverty to become an outstanding entertainer,
bandleader, and master of bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, and
bossanova. Includes details about his offstage life and the
complexities of his character. 1999.
RC 50792.
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Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and
War, 1929-1945.
RC 50809.
by David M. Kennedy.
read by Bill Wallace.
8 cassettes in 2 containers.
Surveys a period of crises, fears, and insecurities in
American history. Includes the post-World War I years of
poverty, the Great Depression and its subsequent social
unrest, Herbert Hoover's attempts at economic reform,
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, isolationism, and the United
States' entry into World War II. Pulitzer Prize. 1999.
RC 50809.
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Kinship: A Family's Journey in Africa and America.
RC 50833.
by Philippe Wamba.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
4 cassettes.
A Harvard graduate and journalist, born to an American
mother and a Congolese father, examines his roots and
explores the centuries of shared history, common interests,
and mutual goals of African Americans and Africans. He
recalls challenges his parents faced, explains
misconceptions between the two cultures, and advocates unity
between them. 1999.
RC 50833.
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The Greatest Success in the World.
RC 50865.
by Og Mandino.
read by Janet Daley.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Fictionalized biblical story of Zacchaeus, who--despite
humble beginnings and physical handicaps--became the epitome
of the successful man. During the narrative, Zacchaeus
develops his philosophy for achieving life goals and lays
down his ten commandments to guide the individual along the
way. 1981.
RC 50865.
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The Beatles Anthology.
RC 50874.
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read by Ray Hagen.
5 cassettes.
Chronicle of the innovative English rock group comprising
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John
Lennon, from their childhoods in Liverpool until their split
in 1970. Based largely on a 1994 television documentary
series, the book features interviews with the four musicians
and their close associates. Some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 50874.
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Teresa of Avila: The Progress of a Soul.
RC 50964.
by Cathleen Medwick.
read by Lisette Lecat.
3 cassettes.
Biography of Saint Teresa of Avila, the sixteenth-century
Spanish mystic and reformer of the Carmelite order. Offers a
twentieth-century perspective on her writings and
reputation; chronicles the life of the dedicated nun whose
canonization in 1622 has sparked controversy ever since.
1999.
RC 50964.
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Greetings, Carbon-Based Bipeds! Collected Essays, 1934-1998.
RC 51039.
by Arthur C. Clarke.
read by Roy Avers.
4 cassettes.
Over one hundred essays and reviews covering six decades by
the author of _2001: A Space Odyssey (RC 19164)_. Includes
pieces about rockets, flying saucers, visits to the Moon,
and working with director Stanley Kubrick, along with
predictions and prophecies for the twenty-first century. An
annotation precedes each article. 1999.
RC 51039.
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The House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets, 1798-1848.
RC 51082.
by Niall Ferguson.
read by Anne Flosnik.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Traces the family's ascent from Frankfurt's inner-city
poverty to unprecedented economic success by the mid-
nineteenth century. Recalls household strategies for
maintaining unity and spirituality; chronicles the
Rothschilds' role in designing the international bond market
and in improving communications among financial
institutions. Prequel to _The House of Rothschild: The
World's Banker, 1849-1999 (RC 51093)_. 1998.
RC 51082.
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Ancient Mysteries.
RC 51088.
by Peter James and Nick Thorpe.
read by Bob Moore.
5 cassettes.
A writer on ancient history and an archaeologist present
thirty-six historical enigmas, including the Star of
Bethlehem, the lost continent of Atlantis, Robin Hood, and
the legend of Dracula. The authors analyze the mystery
surrounding these people, places, and events, and use
scientific data to help explain them. 1999.
RC 51088.
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Mother Nature: A History of Mothers, Infants, and Natural
Selection.
RC 51099.
by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy.
read by Mary Kane.
6 cassettes.
A mother, wife, and anthropology professor at the University
of California, Davis, draws from her own discipline, as well
as history, literature, psychology, and primatology, to
examine the distinct biological and genetic elements that
constitute maternal instincts. Discusses such issues as
infanticide, a mother's attachment and associated guilt, and
the father-figure role. 1999.
RC 51099.
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The Battle for God.
RC 51131.
by Karen Armstrong.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
4 cassettes.
Armstrong, from _A History of God (RC 38536)_, looks into
how and why religious fundamentalist groups have come into
existence. She concentrates on Protestants in the United
States, Jews in Israel, and Muslims in Egypt and concludes
that fear of modernity has stimulated the growth of
fundamentalism. 2000.
RC 51131.
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Angels along the Way: My Life with Help from Above.
RC 51138.
by Della Reese.
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona.
3 cassettes.
Autobiography by the singer, television actress, and devout
lifelong Christian. Born Deloreese Patricia Early in a
Detroit ghetto, she describes her childhood and early career
as a gospel singer and offers gratitude to the "angels" who
helped her throughout her life, both professionally and
personally. Some strong language. 1997.
RC 51138.
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Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry.
RC 51145.
by Samuel G. Freedman.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Covering the years from 1960 to 2000, Freedman explores
differences among American Jews concerning their own
identity and attitudes toward Israel. Compares and contrasts
answers to the question "Who is a Jew?" within Orthodox,
Conservative, and Reform communities. Discusses conflicts
between modernism and traditionalism on gender-related
issues. 2000.
RC 51145.
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Nat King Cole.
RC 51157.
by Daniel Mark Epstein.
read by Jake Williams.
4 cassettes.
Biography of the popular singer and jazz pianist. Covers the
background, upbringing, and lifestyle of the inventive
musician whose career started in Chicago in the 1930s. An
entertainer and not a political activist, he nonetheless
broke the color line in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1999.
RC 51157.
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Fire in the Sky: The Air War in the South Pacific.
RC 51168.
by Eric M. Bergerud.
read by Peter Johnson.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
In this companion to _Touched with Fire: The Land War in the
South Pacific (RC 43849)_, the author analyzes the air war
between Japan and the Allies during the pivotal years from
1942 to 1944. Discusses the unique characteristics of aerial
combat and the weaknesses inherent in the Japanese military
complex. 2000.
RC 51168.
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MacArthur's War: Korea and the Undoing of an American Hero.
RC 51177.
by Stanley Weintraub.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
4 cassettes.
Historian, veteran, and author--_The Last Great Victory (RC
42696)_ among others--relates the tactics and mistakes of
General Douglas MacArthur's command in the early months of
the Korean War. Describes events that led up to his
dismissal for insubordination by President Harry Truman in
April 1951. 2000.
RC 51177.
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Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language.
RC 51199.
by Steven Pinker.
read by Dennis Rooney.
3 cassettes.
A cognitive scientist illuminates the nature of language by
exploring the formation of tenses. Pinker maintains verbs
are processed in two distinct ways: either by the strict
application of rules or by less predictable associative
means. He discusses the acquisition and operation of these
processes and which parts of the brain govern them. 1999.
RC 51199.
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Piano Roles: Three Hundred Years of Life with the Piano.
RC 51200.
by James Parakilas.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
3 cassettes.
Essays by editor Parakilas and fourteen other scholars and
musicians on aspects of the social and cultural history of
the piano, from its invention by Bartolomeo Cristofori in
the 1700s to its key role in the modern entertainment
industry. 1999.
RC 51200.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest: A Biography.
RC 51225.
by Jack Hurst.
read by Randy Atcher.
4 cassettes.
Biography of a Confederate officer renowned for his skill as
a cavalryman. Describes Forrest's transitions from
frontiersman and slave trader to military leader and, later,
to founder of the Ku Klux Klan. Continues into the years
when he ordered the dissolution of the organization. Some
violence. 1993.
RC 51225.
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Edward Albee: A Singular Journey; a Biography.
RC 51226.
by Mel Gussow.
read by Fred Major.
4 cassettes.
A portrait of the award-winning twentieth-century American
playwright. Examines his personal life--as an adopted child,
a homosexual, and an alcoholic--and his professional career
in the theater. Discusses his major works, including _Who's
Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (RC 22921)_ and _Three Tall Women
(RC 44679)_, and the actors in these productions. 1999.
RC 51226.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Social Issues.
RC 51234.
edited by William Dudley.
read by Jack Fox.
3 cassettes.
Presents debates on gun control, abortion, affirmative
action, alcohol, the death penalty, assisted suicide,
genetic engineering, and smoking. Each section includes six
essays--three supporting and three opposing the topic. For
senior high readers. 2000.
RC 51234.
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Polk's Folly: An American Family History.
RC 51247.
by William R. Polk.
read by John Polk.
4 cassettes.
The author traces his family history in America beginning
with the first colonist in 1680. Follows his ancestors
through the Revolution, the Polk presidency, both sides of
the Civil War, and into the twentieth century. Includes
anecdotes of soldiers, Indian hostages, land speculators,
cattle barons, socialites, and a murdered journalist. 2000.
RC 51247.
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Primo Levi: Tragedy of an Optimist.
RC 51303.
by Myriam Anissimov.
read by Peter Gil.
4 cassettes.
Biography of the Italian chemist and writer Primo Levi
(1919-1987). Recalls his sense of duty as a survivor of a
Nazi extermination camp to bear witness to the horror of the
Holocaust. Describes his Jewish childhood under fascism, his
lifelong devotion to family, and his eventual suicide. 1998.
RC 51303.
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A Cursing Brain? The Histories of Tourette Syndrome.
RC 51317.
by Howard I. Kushner.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Traces the categorization and treatment of the medical
syndrome since it was first described by Gilles de la
Tourette in 1885. Discusses the involuntary motor movements
and vocal tics exhibited by patients, and explains why the
condition is now classified as an organic disorder. Strong
language. 1999.
RC 51317.
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The End of the Peace Process: Oslo and After.
RC 51319.
by Edward W. Said.
read by Rick Foucheux.
3 cassettes.
Fifty essays examining the effects of the peace process on
the Middle East by a leading spokesman for the Palestinians,
previously published in journals and newspapers between 1995
and 1999. In "On Visiting Wadie," Said describes a visit to
his American son, who was working in the West Bank. 2000.
RC 51319.
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The Shameful Life of Salvador Dalí.
RC 51320.
by Ian Gibson.
read by Mark Ashby.
6 cassettes.
Biography of the twentieth-century surrealist Spanish
painter. Gibson describes Dalí's escapades in Europe, New
York, and Hollywood. Explores his confused sexual
relationships with poet García Lorca and others, and the
role of the painter's superstitious wife, Gala. Examines
Dalí's major accomplishments, all achieved before age forty;
summarizes events preceding his death in 1989. 1997.
RC 51320.
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We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with
Our Families: Stories from Rwanda.
RC 51323.
by Philip Gourevitch.
read by Anne Hancock.
3 cassettes.
An American journalist's attempt to fathom the 1994 ethnic
slaughter in Rwanda. Explains how the Hutu majority's
pursuit of a new order led to the massacre of more than
800,000 people of the Tutsi minority, and explores the
political and psychological consequences of these
atrocities. Some violence. National Book Critics Circle
Award. 1998.
RC 51323.
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America's Queen: The Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
RC 51344.
by Sarah Bradford.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
5 cassettes.
British author of _Princess Grace (RC 21082)_ and _Elizabeth
(RC 51345)_ describes the life of the former first lady.
Assesses her relationships with the various men in her life,
her role in the White House, her chronic obsession with
money, and her later days in New York. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51344.
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Where She Came From: A Daughter's Search for Her Mother's
History.
RC 51363.
by Helen Epstein.
read by Suzanne Toren.
3 cassettes.
After the death of her mother, who had survived Nazi
concentration camps, the author traveled to central Europe
to do research on her maternal family forebears in Vienna
and Prague. Describes the lives of Czech Jewish women in the
nineteenth century, the German invasion in 1939, and being
displaced after liberation. 1997.
RC 51363.
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The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad.
RC 51366.
by Karl Evanzz.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
4 cassettes.
Recalls Muhammad's Georgia childhood, when he was
traumatized by racism; his move to Detroit, where he was
anointed "messenger of God"; his rise to power as the Nation
of Islam's co-founder; and his downfall--allegedly from
corruption and womanizing. Attributes the sect's growth to
lynchings, segregation, and poverty; explores its impact
among African Americans. 1999.
RC 51366.
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I'll Be Right Back: Memories of TV's Greatest Talk Show.
RC 51370.
by Mike Douglas.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
The host of the former long-running _Mike Douglas Show_
considers himself "the world's luckiest fan." He provides
highlights from over two decades of chatting with
celebrities, including Ray Charles, Princess Grace, John
Wayne, Fred Astaire, and John Lennon. His only bitter note
is how Westinghouse replaced him in 1981. 2000.
RC 51370.
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The Social History of the Third Reich: 1933-1945.
RC 51372.
by Pierre Ayçoberry.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
Examines the actions of German individuals, groups,
businesses, and other organizations under Nazism; explores
the varied responses to Hitler's regime. Strasbourg
professor argues that from 1933 to 1945 Germans were either
victims or accomplices of the Third Reich and its
corruption, oppression, and atrocities. 1999.
RC 51372.
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The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father.
RC 51378.
by Jim Wight.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
Biography of Yorkshire veterinarian and author James Alfred
Wight, better known as James Herriot, by his son and
colleague. Recounts Herriot's childhood and the career upon
which his popular stories were based. Wight portrays his
father as a modest family man who was determined not to let
celebrity interfere with his life. 1999.
RC 51378.
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Chronicles.
RC 51386.
by Jean Froissart.
read by Frank Coffee.
3 cassettes.
Fifteenth-century writer chronicles military developments in
the first seven decades of the Hundred Years' War between
France and England. Describes social trends and political
background, as well as the pageantry and outcomes of major
battles. Modern translation by Geoffrey Brereton. 1968.
RC 51386.
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Great Dames: What I Learned from Older Women.
RC 51390.
by Marie Brenner.
read by Catherine Byers.
2 cassettes.
Highlights ten women of the twentieth century who were
determined to "move up in the world" despite many obstacles.
Includes Kitty Carlisle Hart, Constance Baker Motley,
Marietta Tree, Diana Trilling, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,
Kay Thompson, Clare Boothe Luce, Luise Rainer, Pamela
Harriman, and the author's mother. Some strong language.
2000.
RC 51390.
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The Predictors.
RC 51411.
by Thomas A. Bass.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
Asserts that the Prediction Company, established by two
physicists, used chaos theory to analyze trends in foreign
exchange and interest rates and to invest in stock and
commodity markets. Explores the basic hypothesis that order
can be found in disorder; examines its implications for
predicting the future based on patterns in the past. 1999.
RC 51411.
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Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of
America.
RC 51416.
by Thomas Fleming.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
Chronicles the political and personal rivalry between Burr,
Thomas Jefferson's vice president (and political enemy), and
Hamilton, the Federalist lawyer from New York, culminating
in their duel on July 11, 1804. Uses first-person accounts
to trace the course of the feud and to document the personal
qualities of the two men. 1999.
RC 51416.
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King of Hearts: The True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered
Open Heart Surgery.
RC 51422.
by G. Wayne Miller.
read by Randy Davidson.
2 cassettes.
Discusses the life and work of Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who
helped develop open-heart surgery while working for the
University Hospital in Minneapolis. For his initial attempts
during the 1950s, Lillehei devised a cross-circulation
technique--hooking the patient up to another human's
circulatory system. Describes many of his early cases. 2000.
RC 51422.
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Passionate Minds: Women Rewriting the World.
RC 51424.
by Claudia Roth Pierpont.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
Portraits of literary women combine biography, history, and
criticism. Essays on Olive Schreiner, Gertrude Stein, Anaïs
Nin, and Mae West focus on the theme of sexual freedom;
essays on Margaret Mitchell, Zora Neale Hurston, and Eudora
Welty focus on race; and essays on Marina Tsvetaeva, Ayn
Rand, Doris Lessing, Hannah Arendt, and Mary McCarthy focus
on politics. 2000.
RC 51424.
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The _Scientific American_ Book of the Cosmos.
RC 51426.
edited by David H. Levy.
read by Butch Hoover.
4 cassettes.
Leading scientists discuss the size, origin, and age of the
universe in articles commissioned by _Scientific American_.
Includes, among others, Albert Einstein on gravitation,
David Levy and Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker on the comet
named for them, and Stephen Jay Gould on evolution. 2000.
RC 51426.
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The Battle of New Orleans.
RC 51431.
by Robert V. Remini.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Chronicles America's first great military victory, at the
close of the War of 1812. On January 8, 1815, Andrew Jackson
and his army of frontiersmen, freedmen, Indians, pirates,
and townspeople defeated Wellington's army, unifying the
country. Remini is the author of a three-volume biography of
Jackson (RC 12557, RC 22359, RC 22360). 1999.
RC 51431.
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The Goose Is Loose.
RC 51443.
by Richard "Goose" Gossage.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Humorous autobiography of a professional relief pitcher who
played with the 1978 world-champion Yankees as well as the
San Diego Padres and several other teams over the course of
twenty-two seasons. Shares anecdotes about his life in the
major leagues, including antics with other players. Some
strong language. 2000.
RC 51443.
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The Mysteries Within: A Surgeon Reflects on Medical Myths.
RC 51444.
by Sherwin B. Nuland.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
Explores the roles of superstition, religion, and medicine
through western history in advancing the understanding of
human internal organs, specifically the stomach, liver,
spleen, heart, and uterus. Includes case studies from the
author's own experiences as a surgeon. 2000.
RC 51444.
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After the Thunder: Fourteen Men Who Shaped Post-Civil War
America.
RC 51450.
by Wilmer L. Jones.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
Biographies of seven men from each side of the Civil War,
highlighting their lives after the conflict. Also provides
information on the fall of Richmond, the surrender at
Appomattox, and Reconstruction. Includes, among others,
Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Nathan Bedford Forrest,
George Custer, George McClellan, Ulysses Grant, and Andrew
Johnson. 2000.
RC 51450.
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Father Courage: What Happens When Men Put Family First.
RC 51451.
by Suzanne Braun Levine.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
A journalist relies on interviews with a cross section of
fathers in the United States to explore the rewards and
challenges facing men as parents in the twenty-first
century--the combined pursuit of success on the job,
intimacy with close relatives, and time for friends. Views
the workplace as more family-friendly for women. 2000.
RC 51451.
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Orangutans: Wizards of the Rain Forest.
RC 51452.
by Anne E. Russon.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
Scientific observations gathered over a ten-year period in
Borneo provide insights into orangutan behavior and
intelligence. The author examines the great ape's solitary
lifestyle, eating habits, tool use, maternal instincts, and
mimicry of humans. Discusses the diminishing natural habitat
of orangutans living in the wild. 2000.
RC 51452.
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The White Death: Tragedy and Heroism in an Avalanche Zone.
RC 51455.
by McKay Jenkins.
read by Brian Conn.
2 cassettes.
Relates how five young mountaineers died in an avalanche
while attempting a winter ascent on Mount Cleveland in
Glacier National Park in 1969. Their story is interspersed
with facts about the history and causes of avalanches. 2000.
RC 51455.
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The Presidency of George Bush.
RC 51457.
by John Robert Greene.
read by John Richardson.
2 cassettes.
An account of the president from 1988 to 1992, presenting
both his strengths and weaknesses. Considers the
administration's inheritance of Ronald Reagan's "voodoo
economics," domestic agenda, and foreign policy. Discusses
the success of the Persian Gulf War and Bush's lost bid for
reelection. 2000.
RC 51457.
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The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks.
RC 51465.
by Randall Robinson.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
The founder and president of TransAfrica argues for
reparations for African Americans and Africans because of
slavery and racial injustice in the United States.
Illustrates the impact of discrimination and reveals
slavery's legacy in the social and economic conditions of
minorities. Suggests educational reforms and development in
black communities. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51465.
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A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World? 3000 BC-AD
1603.
RC 51466.
by Simon Schama.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
A history of the island nation from prehistoric times to the
death of Queen Elizabeth I, highlighting technological and
social change. Describes the early tribes, the Roman
occupation, the Norman conquest, the Wars of the Roses, and
the Reformation. Accompanies the History Channel television
series. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51466.
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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation.
RC 51469.
by Joseph J. Ellis.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Author of _American Sphinx (RC 44729)_ explains the
importance of a few prominent leaders in the development of
democracy after the American Revolution. Describes
significant contributions to the new nation made by John
Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton,
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51469.
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Political Will and Personal Belief: The Decline and Fall of
Soviet Communism.
RC 51479.
by Paul Hollander.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
To examine the human factor in the failure of communism, the
sociologist-author analyzed autobiographical writings and
conducted fifty interviews in Russia, Slovenia, Romania,
Czechoslovakia, and Hungary with former party functionaries
and intellectuals, as well as dissidents. He focuses on
twenty-two important political figures across different
generations. 1999.
RC 51479.
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In Siberia.
RC 51481.
by Colin Thubron.
read by Michael Scherer.
2 cassettes.
As a British traveler crosses the vast territory of Siberia
on a shoestring budget, he portrays the natural beauty of
the land and characteristics of the people he encounters.
Describes cultural variations from the village of
Pokrovskoe, where Rasputin was born, to Yakutsk, a town of
ice and twilight. 1999.
RC 51481.
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The Doctor and the Detective: A Biography of Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle.
RC 51482.
by Martin Booth.
read by Corrie James.
3 cassettes.
Biography of the Scottish author best known for his
fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Discusses various
aspects of this Victorian gentleman's life and interests.
Knighted for patriotism, Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was
a medical doctor, war correspondent, cricket player,
political activist, family man, and a devout spiritualist.
1997.
RC 51482.
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Life Stories: Profiles from the _New Yorker_.
RC 51487.
edited by David Remnick.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
6 cassettes.
The editor has selected twenty-five biographical pieces
representative of the form's development over the seventy-
five-year history of the magazine. The first is Joseph
Mitchell's "Mr. Hunter's Grave" from 1956, Remnick's
personal favorite. Others include portraits of Mikhail
Baryshnikov, Floyd Patterson, Marlon Brando, Richard Pryor,
and Roseanne Barr. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51487.
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A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and
America in the Nineteenth Century.
RC 51498.
by Witold Rybczynski.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes.
Landscape architect Olmsted (1822-1903) was responsible for
such creations as New York's Central Park and the grounds of
the U.S. Capitol, the National Zoological Park in
Washington, D.C., and Asheville's Biltmore estate.
Rybczynski discusses Olmsted's various roles as world
traveler, cofounder of the _Nation_, gold-mine manager in
California, abolitionist, and landscaper. 1999.
RC 51498.
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To the Marianas: War in the Central Pacific, 1944.
RC 51499.
by Edwin P. Hoyt.
read by Michael Consoli.
2 cassettes.
Examines the first successful U.S. amphibious operations in
World War II, as American forces moved through the Pacific
arena toward Japan, capturing the Mariana and Marshall
Islands. Portrays the commanding officers and describes the
battle perspectives of both the Americans and the Japanese.
1980.
RC 51499.
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Much Ado about Nothing.
RC 51553.
by William Shakespeare.
read by Fred Major.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
First performed in 1598, this comedy in five acts concerns
two pairs of lovers. Before Hero and Claudio can find
happiness together, they must sort out the complications of
Don John's false accusations. Meanwhile, Beatrice and
Benedick match wits and fall in love. Includes notes and
explanatory essays. 1995.
RC 51553.
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Knitting for Fun and Profit.
RC 51554.
by Shirley MacNulty.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Half the book covers the basics of knitting--selecting yarn
and tools and reviewing stitches, techniques, and tips--and
the instructions for four projects. The second part
discusses how to sell finished products and includes a mini-
course in crafts-business basics. Contains personal
anecdotes about knitters who profit from their hobby. 1999.
RC 51554.
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Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the
South Pole.
RC 51560.
by Jerri Nielsen.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Former emergency room doctor records her ordeal with breast
cancer during an eleven-month stay in Antarctica. Describes
the dilemma she faced as the only medical officer for the
forty-one members of the research team. Recalls the
camaraderie that developed amid the extreme conditions of
the 1999 polar winter. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51560.
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Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal.
RC 51561.
by Eric Schlosser.
read by Randy Atcher.
3 cassettes.
An exposé of the fast-food industry, revealing its dubious
production techniques, marketing strategies, and
exploitation of workers. Deplores the industry's
indifference to health problems it has fostered (obesity,
food-borne disease) and criticizes its role in the spread of
global corporate culture. Suggests solutions to the
"McDonaldization of America." Bestseller 2001.
RC 51561.
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Life Strategies for Teens.
RC 51563.
by Jay McGraw.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
The author, a college student and son of the author of
bestselling _Life Strategies (RC 47962)_, advises teens on
how to achieve personal goals and avoid behavior that blocks
pathways to success. Presents ten "life laws" and tips for
implementing them. For senior high and older readers. 
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51563.
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An Hour before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood.
RC 51566.
by Jimmy Carter.
read by Ted Stoddard.
2 cassettes.
The thirty-ninth president of the United States reminisces
about growing up in rural Georgia during the depression.
Traces his family genealogy; examines social mores of the
segregated South. Describes his experience of daily life in
a small, close-knit farming community until his appointment
to the U.S. Naval Academy. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51566.
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The Boxer Rebellion: The Dramatic Story of China's War on
Foreigners That Shook the World in the Summer of 1900.
RC 51569.
by Diana Preston.
read by Peter Johnson.
3 cassettes.
Reconstruction of the 1900 uprising in which a Chinese cult,
supported by the Empress Dowager, killed many thousands of
Christian converts and laid siege to the foreign legations
in Peking and Tientsin. The insurrection and its aftermath
permanently altered the dynamics of China's foreign
relations. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1999.
RC 51569.
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Here First: Autobiographical Essays by Native American
Writers.
RC 51572.
edited by Arnold Krupat and Brian Swann.
read by Catherine Byers.
3 cassettes.
In this follow-up to _I Tell You Now (RC 28155)_, twenty-six
authors reflect on their ethnicity and how it relates to
their writing. Presented in alphabetical order--from Sherman
Alexie to Ofelia Zepeda--each writer explores personal
experiences, self-identity, and artistic development. Some
strong language. 2000.
RC 51572.
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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to
Apollo 13 and Beyond.
RC 51600.
by Gene Kranz.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Memoir of a flight director for NASA's mission control,
providing an insider's perspective on the space program from
the 1960s Mercury days to the final Apollo mission.  Kranz
recalls the highlights of his career and explains his role
in bringing the three Apollo 13 astronauts back safely to
Earth. 2000.
RC 51600.
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Amish Society.
RC 51601.
by John A. Hostetler.
read by Mark Ashby.
3 cassettes.
In this revised and updated classic ethnography, the author
recalls the history of the Amish in America since their
arrival from Germany in the eighteenth century. Surveys
social customs, mores, and relationships to the outside
world; assesses trends in population, land use, and
attitudes toward government. 1993.
RC 51601.
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Truth at Any Cost: Ken Starr and the Unmaking of Bill
Clinton.
RC 51607.
by Susan Schmidt and Michael Weisskopf.
read by Ted Stoddard.
2 cassettes.
Account of independent counsel Ken Starr's impeachment
prosecution of U.S. president Bill Clinton in the late
1990s. Explores the hostile relations between Starr and the
Justice Department and the role of prosecution witness Linda
Tripp. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51607.
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All Roads Lead to October: Boss Steinbrenner's Twenty-Five-
Year Reign over the New York Yankees.
RC 51608.
by Maury Allen.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
Sportswriter reminisces about the New York Yankee baseball
organization under the ownership of Cleveland industrialist
George Steinbrenner. Includes anecdotes of notable players
such as Reggie Jackson, Donnie Mattingly, and Darryl
Strawberry as well as managers Joe Torre and Billy Martin
(who was fired five times). Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51608.
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Something New under the Sun: An Environmental History of the
Twentieth-Century World.
RC 51610.
by J.R. McNeill.
read by Michael Scherer.
4 cassettes.
Highlights the ecological course of the twentieth century,
asserting that our fossil-fuel-based civilization disrupts
the stability of the earth. Considers how human population
growth has affected the planet's atmosphere, hydrosphere,
and biosphere and how politics and economics influence the
state of the natural world. 2000.
RC 51610.
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Dreambirds: The Strange History of the Ostrich in Fashion,
Food, and Fortune.
RC 51611.
by Rob Nixon.
read by Rick Foucheux.
2 cassettes.
The ostrich is the constant in these memories of growing up
in South Africa and later of commercial farming in Arizona. 
Besides recounting the role of the ostrich in his personal
life, Nixon traces how society's whims influenced the
raising of these unusual birds. 1999.
RC 51611.
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Rescuing Jeffrey.
RC 51612.
by Richard Galli.
read by Rick Foucheux.
1 cassette.
Chronicles eleven days in 1998 that began on the fourth of
July, when the author's seventeen-year-old son, Jeffrey,
suffered a broken neck after diving into a backyard pool.
Describes reviving Jeffrey, learning he is a quadriplegic,
and struggling with the question of ending his life support.
2000.
RC 51612.
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High-Flying Adventures in the Stock Market.
RC 51618.
by Molly Baker.
read by Margaret Strom.
3 cassettes.
Illustrates how decisions are made in allocating mutual
funds; cites examples from a year spent observing the day-
to-day activities of one investment manager in a successful
firm. Describes buying and selling initial public offerings,
technology stocks, and shares of rapidly expanding
organizations. 2000.
RC 51618.
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How to Read and Why.
RC 51628.
by Harold Bloom.
read by Steven Carpenter.
2 cassettes.
Literary critic Bloom presents "samplings" and
interpretations of his favorite literary works to affirm the
value of engaged reading. Among the authors discussed are
short-story masters Turgenev, Hemingway, Borges, and
Calvino; poets Whitman, Dickinson, Wordsworth, and Keats;
novelists Cervantes, Stendhal, Austen, Proust, Melville, and
Pynchon; and playwrights Shakespeare, Ibsen, and Wilde.
2000.
RC 51628.
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Leaving the Bench: Supreme Court Justices at the End.
RC 51629.
by David N. Atkinson.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
Using biographies, judicial papers, and interviews, a law
professor provides a historical treatment of U.S. Supreme
Court justices' deaths, resignations, and retirements.
Explains that judges, who have lifetime tenure, sometimes
hold their posts longer than physically or mentally capable.
Argues pros and cons of mandating retirement age for
jurists. 1999.
RC 51629.
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Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American
Furniture.
RC 51655.
by Leigh Keno and Leslie Keno.
read by Steven Carpenter.
2 cassettes.
In alternating voices, Leigh, a New York antiques dealer,
and Leslie, a director at Sotheby's in New York, relate
stories about their passion for American antique furniture.
The twin brothers, perhaps best known for their appearances
on television's _Antiques Roadshow_, discuss the thrill of
the hunt, from flea markets to auction houses. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51655.
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Until Today! Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace
of Mind.
RC 51659.
by Iyanla Vanzant.
read by Margaret Strom.
3 cassettes.
Daily words, thoughts, and actions for those seeking
spiritual development and a more fulfilling sense of self.
Asserts that meditation and service to God will create
positive changes in life's circumstances. Presents three
elements of commitment: openness, willingness, and
readiness. Encourages readers to practice acts of love,
forgiveness, and faith. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51659.
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The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the
Struggle to Save the Redwoods.
RC 51664.
by Julia Butterfly Hill.
read by Jacinda Bronaugh.
2 cassettes.
The author writes of the more than two years she spent
living high in a thousand-year-old California redwood tree
called Luna. Her "treesit" was to protest Luna's slated
destruction in an environmentally destructive clear-cutting.
In December 1999 Hill, age twenty-five, descended after an
agreement was reached to preserve Luna and surrounding
trees. 2000.
RC 51664.
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Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind: A Naturalist Debunks
Our Favorite Fallacies about Wildlife.
RC 51666.
by Warner Shedd.
read by Gary Telles.
3 cassettes.
Distinguishes myths and misconceptions from authentic animal
traits and behaviors for thirty familiar North American
species. Presents facts and anecdotes about the beaver,
muskrat, flying squirrel, porcupine, opossum, armadillo,
crow and raven, raccoon, coyote, wolf, black bear, bison,
and others, collected during the author's career as a
naturalist. 2000.
RC 51666.
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Why We Hurt: The Natural History of Pain.
RC 51670.
by Frank T. Vertosick.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
A neurosurgeon uses case studies to describe various pain
syndromes, their physiology, and current and historical
treatment options. Case studies include patients suffering
with pain from arthritis, cancer, childbirth, migraines,
disc rupture, leprosy, trigeminal neuralgia, and phantom
limb and carpal tunnel syndromes.  Explores pain as a
necessary defense mechanism. 2000.
RC 51670.
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The Only Living Witness: The True Story of Serial Sex Killer
Ted Bundy.
RC 51671.
by Stephen G. Michaud and Hugh Aynesworth.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Using interviews of convicted psychopathic serial killer Ted
Bundy--executed in 1989 for the heinous murders of more than
twenty women--investigative reporters demystify his aberrant
and ritual criminal behavior. Revised edition features an
introduction by former FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood. Violence
and strong language. 1999.
RC 51671.
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The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the
Structure of DNA; Text, Commentary, Reviews, Original
Papers.
RC 51672.
by James D. Watson.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
The 1962 Nobel Prize winner for medicine and physiology
relates how he, cowinner Francis Crick, and their
collaborators hit upon the "double helix" model of the DNA
(deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, the fundamental genetic
material. Critical edition includes overview of the
scientific and historical setting, perspectives of
collaborators, reviews, and original papers. 1980.
RC 51672.
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Hungry for the World: A Memoir.
RC 51676.
by Kim Barnes.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
2 cassettes.
A poet from Idaho frankly recounts her sexual
experimentation and her rebellion against her Pentecostal
parents. Briefly covers her early childhood, her leaving
home at the end of high school, and her disillusionment with
early lovers. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 2000.
RC 51676.
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Hollywood the Hard Way: A Cowboy's Journey.
RC 51699.
by Patti Dickinson.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
In 1945, Oklahoma rancher Rolla Goodnight bet his friend
Jimmy Wakely, a singing cowboy star, that Rolla's grandson
could ride 1,500 miles in less than fifty days to Hollywood,
California. The author recounts twenty-year-old Jerry Van
Meter's grueling trek on horseback across mountains and
deserts to his destination. 1999.
RC 51699.
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Capital Moves: RCA's Seventy-Year Quest for Cheap Labor.
RC 51700.
by Jefferson Cowie.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
3 cassettes.
Asserts that America's continued loss of high-paying
industrial jobs to lower-wage areas is a long-occurring
phenomenon. Describes how RCA shifted its electronics
operation several times over a seventy-year period. Pursuing
management control, cheap labor, and maximized profit, the
company made three moves, starting at Camden, New Jersey,
and ending in Juarez, Mexico. 1999.
RC 51700.
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Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews; a History.
RC 51712.
by James Carroll.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
6 cassettes.
Former Catholic priest offers an investigative review of the
Catholic Church's hostility to Judaism. Carroll places anti-
Semitism at the core of Christianity and observes the dire
consequences of anti-Jewish sentiment at the service of
political interests, from Constantine to Hitler. Carroll
also relates his personal crisis of faith, provoked by the
Church's doctrines. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51712.
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The Devil and Sonny Liston.
RC 51714.
by Nick Tosches.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Traces the life and mysterious death of boxer Sonny Liston,
the former world heavyweight champion who defeated Floyd
Patterson but was later beaten by Cassius Clay (Muhammad
Ali). Investigates Liston's family in Arkansas, his
introduction to the sport in prison, and his career ties to
the mob. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
RC 51714.
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Romantic Breakup: It's Not the End of the World.
RC 51772.
by Jennifer Rozines Roy.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and
breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic
relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and
obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high
readers. 2000.
RC 51772.
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Abandon Ship! The Saga of the U.S.S. _Indianapolis_, the
Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster.
RC 51773.
by Richard F. Newcomb.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Originally published in 1958. Newcomb describes the ordeal
faced by survivors of the U.S.S. _Indianapolis_, which was
sunk by a Japanese torpedo in 1945. He also recounts the
court-martial of the ship's captain, Charles McVay. In an
afterword, journalist Peter Maas describes later research
that cleared McVay of all charges. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51773.
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Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found.
RC 51774.
by Jennifer Lauck.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Lauck recalls her childhood determination to survive despite
the tragedies she endured. While very young, she cared for
her chronically ill mother. Then she faced being uprooted
from her extended family, her mother's death, shocking news
about her ancestral heritage, and an emotionally abusive
stepmother. Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51774.
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Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership; Nixon to
Clinton.
RC 51775.
by David Gergen.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
An advisor to U.S. presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford,
Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton assesses their leadership
styles and their triumphs and failures. Outlines seven
qualities he deems essential for a successful commander-in-
chief. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51775.
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Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic
Resources Accessible to All.
RC 51780.
by Barbara T. Mates.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
Advice for librarians and others on ways to improve disabled
persons' access to electronic resources, including computers
and the Internet. Provides information about screen readers,
braille displays, voice-recognition systems, and hearing-
assistance devices. Lists web sites, vendors, manufacturers,
consultants, and libraries with special programs. 2000.
RC 51780.
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Joy in Mudville: A Little League Memoir.
RC 51781.
by Greg Mitchell.
read by Randy Davidson.
2 cassettes.
The author chronicles the highs and lows of coaching his
preteen's baseball team during two diverse seasons in Nyack,
New York. Explores the father/son relationship and the
phenomenon of "Little League Rage," in which competitive
parents physically and verbally assault players and
officials. 2000.
RC 51781.
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Compassionate Conservatism: What It Is, What It Does, and
How It Can Transform America.
RC 51789.
by Marvin Olasky.
read by Randy Atcher.
2 cassettes.
The author summarizes the principles of compassionate
conservatism as he observes how faith-based organizations
work among the poor. Also describes the tools needed by
these antipoverty programs to succeed and gives suggestions
for implementing them. Foreword by President George W. Bush.
2000.
RC 51789.
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Now This: Radio, Television...and the Real World.
RC 51790.
by Judy Muller.
read by Sharon Murray.
1 cassette.
A veteran radio and television correspondent describes her
career as a journalist and single mother, juggling schedules
to raise two daughters. Recalls starting out as one of the
few women in the business and discusses some of the stories
she covered, including the O.J. Simpson trial and the
Columbine High School shootings. 2000.
RC 51790.
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It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer: A Friendly First
Guide.
RC 51791.
by Abby Stokes.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Advises novice computer users on the basics. Covers the
parts of a computer (software and hardware), purchasing
tips, choosing between the Apple Macintosh and IBM-
compatible personal computers (PCs), and experimenting with
using e-mail and word processing. Provides a glossary, and
lists recommended web sites and other resources. 2000.
RC 51791.
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Dario Fo: Revolutionary Theatre.
RC 51793.
by Tom Behan.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Biography of the Italian actor and playwright who won the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997. Three chapters follow a
generally chronological order to form a political biography.
Other chapters focus on three of Fo's most famous plays.
2000.
RC 51793.
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Amazon.com: Get Big Fast.
RC 51814.
by Robert Spector.
read by John Richardson.
2 cassettes.
Overview of Amazon.com's development and unique business
practices, drawn from interviews with investors and early
employees. Explores the career and organizational objectives
of the founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos. Explains how
the online bookseller became a model for Internet commerce
and expanded into other product lines. 2000.
RC 51814.
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The Best American Essays, 2000.
RC 51818.
edited by Alan Lightman.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Twenty-one pieces of nonfiction exploring an issue or theme
important to each writer. In "The Singer Solution to World
Poverty," ethicist Peter Singer appeals to the altruistic
spirit, while in "Heroin/e," Cheryl Strayed intermingles
thoughts about a death eased by morphine and a life altered
by heroin addiction. 2000.
RC 51818.
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Windows ME Clear and Simple.
RC 51843.
by P.K. McBride.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Gives a new computer owner easy instructions on using
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, including information
on video and multimedia use. Also teaches how to organize
disks, customize the system, network, and cope with crashes.
2001.
RC 51843.
##

Chyna: If They Only Knew.
RC 51876.
by Joanie Laurer.
read by Nanette Savard.
1 cassette.
Autobiography of woman wrestler Joanie Laurer, known in the
ring as Chyna. Relates her upbringing and education and
describes the various jobs she held until she decided to
become a pro wrestler. Details her training before she was
hired by Vince McMahon of the World Wrestling Federation.
Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51876.
##

A Charge to Keep: My Journey to the White House.
RC 51903.
by George W. Bush.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of George W. Bush written during his campaign
for president. Recalls his childhood in Texas, education,
military service, business career, and political life.
Describes his philosophy of "compassionate conservatism" and
his hopes for the future. Bestseller 1999.
RC 51903.
##

Roads: Driving America's Great Highways.
RC 51953.
by Larry McMurtry.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Motivated solely by the urge to be on the move, the author
of _Lonesome Dove (RC 22959)_ describes his solitary drives
down the interstates. Along the way he reminisces about his
life, acquaintances, books, likes and dislikes, and the many
images of the roads he travels. 2000.
RC 51953.
##

American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace.
RC 52088.
by John C. Culver and John Hyde.
read by Robert Sams.
6 cassettes.
Biography of 1948 Progressive Party presidential candidate
Henry A. Wallace (1888-1965) of Iowa, who was a noted
agriculturalist, economist, author, and businessman. Before
his unsuccessful third-party bid for the presidency, Wallace
served as secretary of agriculture, secretary of commerce,
and one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's vice
presidents. 2000.
RC 52088.
##

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel.
RC 52103.
by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht.
read by Christopher Walker.
1 cassette.
Guide to safety skills for dealing with anything from minor
mishaps to dangerous situations. Explains how to control a
runaway camel; escape from a car trunk; navigate a
minefield; and survive a scorpion sting, a fall onto subway
tracks, and a volcanic eruption. Includes strategies for
planning ahead. Bestseller 2001.
RC 52103.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

Where the Sea Used to Be.
RC 49254.
by Rick Bass.
read by Michael Kramer.
4 cassettes.
Recounts the struggle between Old Dudley, a veteran oil
driller, his daughter Mel, a naturalist, and two geologists
whom Dudley has hired to drill for oil in Montana's Swan
Valley. Both men are Dudley's protégés, and each will become
Mel's lover. Some strong language and some violence. 1998.
RC 49254.
##

To Glory We Steer: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 5.
RC 49768.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Richard Bolitho takes command of the frigate _Phalarope_,
whose crew is discredited by a near mutiny and suspected
cowardice, and sails to the West Indies during the final
years of the American Revolution. The crew is welded into an
effective cadre during a battle with French forces. Sequel
to _Sloop of War (RC 49767)_. 1968.
RC 49768.
##

Passage to Mutiny: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 7.
RC 49924.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
In 1789 Captain Richard Bolitho is aboard the frigate
_Tempest_ in the South Pacific, where he is to protect
English shipping lanes from seagoing enemies. At the same
time he must contain a growing mutiny aboard his own ship.
Sequel to _Command a King's Ship (RC 49769)_. 1976.
RC 49924.
##

Form Line of Battle! Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 9.
RC 49925.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
1793. Richard Bolitho, who now commands the ship _Hyperion_,
proceeds from Gibraltar to join Lord Hood's British naval
operation against Revolutionary France at Toulon. But the
mission goes awry and _Hyperion_ becomes trapped by enemy
forces. Sequel to _With All Dispatch (RC 37864)_. 1969.
RC 49925.
##

Enemy in Sight! Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 10.
RC 49926.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
1794. England is at war with Revolutionary France when
Richard Bolitho sets sail aboard the _Hyperion_ with his
untrained and undermanned crew for blockade duty off the
enemy coast. His egotistical superior, Commodore Pelham-
Martin, jeopardizes the operations of the entire fleet.
Sequel to _Form Line of Battle! (RC 49925)_. 1970.
RC 49926.
##

The Flag Captain: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 11.
RC 49927.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Richard Bolitho is now serving as flag captain to a hard,
stubborn admiral during the English offensive in the
Mediterranean against buccaneers and Napoleon-directed
French domination. Sequel to _Enemy in Sight! (RC 49926)_.
1971.
RC 49927.
##

Who Are You?.
RC 50248.
by Joan Lowery Nixon.
read by Marilyn Gleason.
1 cassette.
When wealthy Douglas Merson is shot and seriously injured,
detectives discover he's been keeping a file for years on
high school student Kristi Evans. Intrigued that Merson,
like herself, is an artist, Kristi is determined to find out
why this stranger is watching her. For junior and senior
high readers. 1999.
RC 50248.
##

Harm Done.
RC 50401.
by Ruth Rendell.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
3 cassettes.
Inspector Reginald Wexford investigates the disappearance of
two teenage girls, the abduction of a three-year-old, and
the release of a pedophile into a tough neighborhood.
Wexford's daughter Sylvia, a social worker, soon educates
him about the world of abused women and their children.
Strong language and some violence. 1999.
RC 50401.
##

Pride and Prejudice.
RC 50549.
by Jane Austen.
read by Jennifer Mendenhall.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
A classic novel of social customs in late eighteenth-century
England. Depicts the personality clash between Elizabeth
Bennet, one of five daughters of a country gentleman, and
prosperous, aristocratic landowner Fitzwilliam Darcy, which
eventually develops into courtship. 1813.
RC 50549.
##

_Heavy Water_ and Other Stories.
RC 50660.
by Martin Amis.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
In these nine stories Amis often views life with an inverted
or unusual vision. In "Career Move," poems, rather than
prose, have become the subject matter of films. And in
"Straight Fiction," homosexuality, rather than
heterosexuality, has become the norm. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1999.
RC 50660.
##

The Falcon at the Portal: An Amelia Peabody Mystery.
RC 50749.
by Elizabeth Peters.
read by Barbara Rappaport.
3 cassettes.
Amelia Peabody and her extended family, including her niece
Lia and Lia's new husband, David, are headed to Egypt for
the 1911 archaeological season. But their expedition is
overshadowed by the accusation that David has been selling
forged antiquities. Amelia's son, Ramses, strives to clear
David as numerous bodies turn up. 1999.
RC 50749.
##

The Literary West: An Anthology of Western American
Literature.
RC 50784.
edited by Thomas J. Lyon.
read by Erik Sandvold.
4 cassettes.
More than forty selections, most written by twentieth-
century authors such as Robinson Jeffers, John Steinbeck,
Jack Schaefer, N. Scott Momaday, Edward Abbey, Wallace
Stegner, Gary Snyder, Louis L'Amour, Rick Bass, William
Kittredge, Denise Chávez, Amy Tan, and Sam Shepard. Includes
chronology of events and suggested reading. Strong language
and some violence. 1999.
RC 50784.
##

Ingenious Pain.
RC 50803.
by Andrew Miller.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
An eighteenth-century English surgeon is renowned for his
medical prowess, but his inability to feel pain or empathy
brands him as a man without a soul. He undergoes an
excruciating transformation before coming to experience
human emotions. Impac Dublin Literary Award. 1997.
RC 50803.
##

Losing Nelson.
RC 50819.
by Barry Unsworth.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
London, 1997. Young Charles Cleasby loves playing chess, but
his father redirects him on a path that leads the boy to
become obsessed with Lord Nelson. Believing his life
parallels Nelson's, Charles reenacts his battles, starts to
write his biography, and gradually comes to regard his hero
as a flawed human being. 1999.
RC 50819.
##

World of Pies.
RC 50867.
by Karen Stolz.
read by Peg Gilleland.
1 cassette.
Vignettes of growing up in small-town Texas, with regional
recipes included. In 1962 Roxanne, a baseball-playing
tomboy, learns how to bake for the pie contest and
encounters racial prejudice for the first time. In high
school she is embarrassed by her mother's pregnancy. And
tragedy strikes the family. 2000.
RC 50867.
##

Merrick.
RC 50880.
by Anne Rice.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
One of the most dangerous yet trusted vampires, David
Talbot, recounts his involvement with Merrick, an octoroon
descendent of the Mayfair Witches, and tells what happens
when he asks her to call up the ghost of a monster child.
Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50880.
##

Krondor: The Assassins; the Riftwar Legacy, Book 2.
RC 50913.
by Raymond E. Feist.
read by Gary Tipton.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Krondor: The Betrayal (RC 50912)_, Prince
Arutha asks Squire James to investigate the many
assassinations plaguing Midkemia's capital city of Krondor.
James uncovers a nightmare of corruption and deceit that
threatens to destroy Krondor if he cannot prevent one last
murder. 1999.
RC 50913.
##

Starfire.
RC 50924.
by Charles Sheffield.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
Sky City space colony, 2053. As an international team
constructs a protective shield for Earth against an
impending particle storm, a series of mysterious murders
disrupts the project. Dr. Oliver Guest--the convicted serial
killer from _Aftermath (RC 50923)_--is blackmailed into
tracking the killer. But personal ambition also threatens
the enterprise. 1999.
RC 50924.
##

West Side Story.
RC 50927.
by Irving Shulman.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
A novelization of the Broadway musical. Sweet and innocent
Maria, whose brother Bernardo is leader of the Puerto Rican
gang the Sharks, falls in love with Tony, former head of the
rival Jets. Inevitably, tragedy occurs. Some violence and
some strong language. For senior high and older readers.
1961.
RC 50927.
##

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.
RC 50950.
by Michael Chabon.
read by Jim Zeiger.
5 cassettes.
1939. An eighteen-year-old artist and magician flees
Czechoslovakia for his cousin's New York home. With their
love of legend and fantasy, the boys launch a superhero
comic book series. The golden age of comic art is at hand,
but so are the horrors of global war. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50950.
##

The Black Raven: The Dragon Mage, Book 2.
RC 50968.
by Katharine Kerr.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Red Wyvern (RC 48144)_ centuries have
passed since the Civil Wars. Now the evil sorceress Raena is
plotting to destroy Rhodry Maelwaedd, her enemy through many
lifetimes. As Rhodry struggles to save his land and loved
ones, he is aided by his guardian dragon, Arzosah. 1999.
RC 50968.
##

Into the Darkness: The Darkness Novels, Volume 1.
RC 51005.
by Harry Turtledove.
read by John Polk.
5 cassettes.
When Alardo, Duke of Bari, dies leaving no sons, his nation
is absorbed by the kingdom of Algarve, which lost the
territory in the Six Years' War. But this move violates a
treaty, and because of numerous alliances among surrounding
countries, conflict erupts. Prequel to _Darkness Descending
(RC 51006)_. Some violence. 1999.
RC 51005.
##

The One-Armed Queen.
RC 51042.
by Jane Yolen.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
In this companion to _White Jenna (RC 35256)_ the warrior
queen's adoptive daughter, the one-armed Scillia, is heir to
the realm of the Dales. But Jemson, Jenna's firstborn son,
who was raised in the enemy kingdom, covets the throne for
himself, and bloodshed ensues. Some violence. 1998.
RC 51042.
##

Mr. Spaceman.
RC 51058.
by Robert Olen Butler.
read by Bruce Nelson.
2 cassettes.
A friendly extraterrestrial, whose English is laced with TV
slogans, has a mission to complete on New Year's Eve 1999.
Searching for the best way to present a message to
humankind, he consults with twelve people on a bus he beams
up to his spaceship. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51058.
##

He Shall Thunder in the Sky.
RC 51073.
by Elizabeth Peters.
read by Barbara Rappaport.
4 cassettes.
In the winter of 1914-15, the extended Peabody Emerson
family returns to Egypt for further archaeological
excavation, even as World War I reaches the Middle East.
Amid the turmoil, Sethos, the master criminal and Amelia's
nemesis, reappears. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51073.
##

The Mallen Girl.
RC 51110.
by Catherine Cookson.
read by Anne Mullen.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Barbara, the hering-impaired ward of Miss Anna Brigmore, may
not have the Mallen streak in her hair, but she is still
willful and hot-tempered. When jealousy causes Barbara to
push her rival, Sarah, into a pit full of sharp, rusted
machinery, the consequences alter both girls' lives. 1973.
RC 51110.
##

Red Gold.
RC 51127.
by Alan Furst.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
France, 1941. Inept spy Jean Casson returns to a desolate
Paris after an unsuccessful love affair. But he is once
again recruited to work for the Resistance and falls in love
with a Jewish woman. Sequel to _The World at Night (RC
46730)_. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. 1999.
RC 51127.
##

The Deer's Cry: A Book of the Keltiad.
RC 51130.
by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
The story of Brendan of Fanad, whose father was a lord of
the Gael and his mother a lady of the magic High Danaan
race. Brendan weds Etain of the Sidhe, a Danaan, and
fulfills his destiny to lead her people on the Great Voyage
to the stars. 1998.
RC 51130.
##

On Blue's Waters: Book of the Short Sun, Volume 1.
RC 51139.
by Gene Wolfe.
read by John Horton.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to the series the Book of the Long Sun, mill
owner Horn agrees that the inhabitants of the Planet Blue
are sinking into savagery. He sets off with others to find
Patera Silk aboard the interstellar ship _Whorl_ and
convince him to become their leader. Some violence. 1999.
RC 51139.
##

Moll Flanders.
RC 51146.
by Daniel Defoe.
read by Barbara Caruso.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Moral tale set in seventeenth-century England and Virginia
recounts the crimes and misfortunes of a lusty and strong-
willed woman. Among Moll's five marriages was one,
unwitting, to her own brother. After years as a thief and a
prostitute, she attains great wealth, and spends her old age
comfortably repenting her youthful excesses. 1722.
RC 51146.
##

The Thorn Birds.
RC 51148.
by Colleen McCullough.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
Saga of the Australian Cleary family set in a vast sheep
station. Central characters are Meggie and the one man she
truly loves--priest Ralph de Bricassart. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1977.
RC 51148.
##

Giant.
RC 51155.
by Edna Ferber.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Following a whirlwind romance, bookish bluestocking Leslie
Lynnton of Virginia marries Texas cattle baron Bick Benedict
and moves to his ranch. There she has trouble adapting to
the strange customs of the wealthy westerners, as well as to
the exploitation of their Mexican help. Bestseller 1952.
RC 51155.
##

The Remorseful Day.
RC 51164.
by Colin Dexter.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Although Chief Inspector Morse is suffering from
complications of diabetes, his supervisor assigns him to the
year-old murder case of a promiscuous, middle-aged nurse.
His assistant Sergeant Lewis soon becomes suspicious of
Morse's handling of the case and begins to mistrust him. 
Subtitled "The Final Inspector Morse Novel." 1999.
RC 51164.
##

The Countess.
RC 51166.
by Claire Delacroix.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Twice widowed, her estate lost, and her daughter dreading an
arranged marriage, Eglantine flees to the wilds of Scotland
in hopes of finding love matches for her girls. But she must
also deal with a clan chieftain who wants her land--and her.
Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000.
RC 51166.
##

Song of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 6.
RC 51173.
by William W. Johnstone.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Falcon MacCallister is in New Mexico territory visiting a
family friend and meets Billy Bonney, aka Billy the Kid.
When a cattle dispute erupts, pitting rancher against
rancher, Falcon and Billy become involved in the Lincoln
County War. Sequel to _Rage of Eagles (RC 51172)_. Violence
and strong language. 1999.
RC 51173.
##

When Memory Dies.
RC 51176.
by A. Sivanandan.
read by Yolande Bavan.
4 cassettes.
Narrative of oppression endured by three generations of Sri
Lankan men, from the 1920s to the 1980s, set against the
backdrop of colonial rule followed by ethnic fighting.
Teacher Rajan tells of his civil-servant father and then of
his own life and that of his activist stepson. Some
violence. 1997.
RC 51176.
##

Quincas Borba.
RC 51180.
by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
In this companion to _The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas
(RC 47272)_, eccentric philosopher Quincas Borba dies,
leaving his vast fortune and his dog--perhaps his
reincarnation--to an unsophisticated young man who cared for
him. But danger and madness lurk within the gift of sudden
wealth. First published in Brazil in 1891. 1998.
RC 51180.
##

Chronicle of the Seven Sorrows.
RC 51181.
by Patrick Chamoiseau.
read by Frank Coffee.
2 cassettes.
Recounts the life and times of Pipi Soleil, down-and-out
king of the wheelbarrow market porters in Fort-de-France,
Martinique. Tells of his supernatural conception, his loves,
his longings, his coworkers and friends, and the vibrant
everyday life of the central marketplace. Some descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51181.
##

The Accidental Bride: A Romantic Comedy.
RC 51193.
by Janice Harayda.
read by Celeste Lawson.
2 cassettes.
Lily left her New York journalism career when recruited by
her Ohio hometown paper and is engaged to marry wealthy
attorney Mark. When Lily suddenly realizes she'd rather be
single in New York, she must wait for Mark to finish a trial
in California before breaking up with him. 1999.
RC 51193.
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Murder@maggody.com: An Arly Hanks/Maggody Mystery.
RC 51249.
by Joan Hess.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
The natives fear the encroachment of pornography when a
computer lab is established at the Maggody, Arkansas, high
school. Sure enough, police chief Arly Hanks finds herself
battling smut, and then an unwed teenage mother is murdered.
Some violence. 2000.
RC 51249.
##

The Gospel according to the Son.
RC 51268.
by Norman Mailer.
read by Dick Jenkins.
1 cassette.
First-person account of the story of Jesus and the gospels
from his own point of view. Reveals his human side,
including his doubts and his passions. Recounts his life and
times, his ministry, and his conflict with the devil. 1997.
RC 51268.
##

Roses Are Red.
RC 51270.
by James Patterson.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
Picking up where _Pop Goes the Weasel (RC 48868)_ left off,
detective Alex Cross tries to convince girlfriend Christine
to marry him. Meanwhile he becomes involved in a complex
case with a perfectionist bank robber and terrorist called
"Mastermind." Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51270.
##

Glory and the Lightning.
RC 51310.
by Taylor Caldwell.
read by Nanette Savard.
5 cassettes (Reissue).
Even in her childhood, people close to Aspasia recognized
her intelligence and her chances for becoming a magnificent
courtesan. Aspasia pursues her destiny to Athens, where she
encourages her lover, statesman and orator Pericles, to
establish a true democracy there. Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some violence. 1974.
RC 51310.
##

A Conspiracy of Paper.
RC 51312.
by David Liss.
read by David Cutler.
3 cassettes.
London, 1719. Benjamin Weaver, a Jewish ex-boxer who makes
his living as a detective, investigates the death of a
businessman. Weaver's father, who had been a stockjobber,
was also recently murdered. Eventually, Weaver uncovers a
violent cabal of financiers whose actions lead to a stock
market crash. Some violence. 2000.
RC 51312.
##

The Dangerous Years.
RC 51321.
by Max Hennessy.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
This sequel to _Lion at Sea (RC 51322)_ pursues the
adventures of three former classmates in their careers with
the Royal Navy following World War I. Marriage to his
lifelong sweetheart still eludes Kelly Maguire, but exciting
assignments in Constantinople, Russia, and China lead to
other amorous encounters. Some strong language. 1978.
RC 51321.
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The Papers of Tony Veitch.
RC 51350.
by William McIlvanney.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Scottish police detective Jack Laidlaw investigates the
mysterious death of a vagrant. An aristocrat's daughter and
a mysterious young college student are implicated in the
crime;  Laidlaw's search leads him through the Glasgow
underworld, where a mob war is brewing. Some violence and
some strong language. 1983.
RC 51350.
##

No More Dying Then.
RC 51356.
by Ruth Rendell.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
Chief Inspector Wexford and his assistant, Mike Burden, are
called in to investigate the disappearance of a second child
from the village. Burden, recently widowed, complicates the
case by falling in love with the missing youth's mother.
Soon after, the first child's body is discovered. Some
violence. 1971.
RC 51356.
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ravenShadow.
RC 51358.
by Win Blevins.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
After Joseph Blue Crow plunges into a destructive midlife
crisis, he rediscovers his Lakota roots through a vision
quest. As his spirit journeys back one hundred years to 1890
and the massacre of his people at Wounded Knee, he regains
his spiritual orientation. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51358.
##

Ten and Me.
RC 51359.
by Johnny D. Boggs.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
1 cassette.
New Mexico Territory, 1886. Jack Mackinnon spends his
wedding day reflecting on his adventurous past. Along with
fellow South Carolinian Dr. Ten Keough, Jack had joined the
Texas Rangers. Their daring exploits were to become
immortalized in the dime novels of Miss Robin Hunter. Some
violence. 1999.
RC 51359.
##

Arms and the Women.
RC 51362.
by Reginald Hill.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
After Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe's wife, Ellie, is almost
abducted, Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel suspects the
attempt is linked with an active police case. But Detective
Constable Shirley Novello, who is guarding Ellie, traces the
cause to Ellie's membership in a radical feminist group.
Some violence. 1999.
RC 51362.
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The Master of All Desires.
RC 51365.
by Judith Merkle Riley.
read by Barbara Caruso.
3 cassettes.
France, 1556. A tale of politics, intrigue, and prophecy.
The Queen of France, a dabbler in sorcery, wants to get rid
of her husband's mistress. The head of the Master of All
Desires may help her, but it could also unleash disaster for
France. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51365.
##

Evanly Choirs.
RC 51371.
by Rhys Bowen.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Constable Evan Evans and the village of Llanfair, Wales,
welcome the summer stay of world-renowned opera star Ifor
Llewellyn--until his drinking and argumentative behavior
become evident. When Llewellyn is discovered murdered, Evans
delves into the singer's past while local ladies vie for the
constable's attention. Some violence. 1999.
RC 51371.
##

The Shining.
RC 51373.
by Stephen King.
read by Chuck Benson.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Jack and Wendy Torrance come face-to-face with terror when
they become caretakers of a haunted old hotel in the snowy
mountains of Colorado. Their five-year-old son Danny, who
appears to have psychic powers, is the first to sense the
evil in the building. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 1977.
RC 51373.
##

A Century of Great Western Stories.
RC 51381.
edited by John Jakes.
read by Bob Askey.
5 cassettes.
Thirty western short stories from the twentieth century.
Includes work by Louis L'Amour, Jack London, Elmer Kelton,
Luke Short, Max Brand, and Zane Grey. Introduction by John
Jakes. Some violence. 2000.
RC 51381.
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The Red Magician.
RC 51383.
by Lisa Goldstein.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
Tale of confrontation between tradition and change in an
East European village on the edge of World War II. Kicsi, a
young girl, witnesses the duel of beliefs and wills between
the local rabbi and Vörös, the red-haired stranger who warns
of approaching evil. For senior high and older readers.
American Book Award. 1982.
RC 51383.
##

Dead Reckoning.
RC 51385.
by Clive Egleton.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
London. A murdered woman is discovered to be impersonating
SIS agent Peter Ashton's wife, Harriet, an ex-operative. The
intelligence agency then discovers that their personnel
files have been compromised. As Ashton investigates, he
uncovers a sinister Pakistan/Indian plot involving anthrax.
Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51385.
##

Starless Night.
RC 51393.
by R.A. Salvatore.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Elf Drizzt Do'Urden has no desire to leave his companions at
Mithril Hall, where they mourn the death of a dear comrade.
But Drizzt knows he must return to the Underdark, for only
there can he learn what perils threaten his friends. Prequel
to _Siege of Darkness (RC 40730)_. 1993.
RC 51393.
##

Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Bio-Strike.
RC 51394.
by Jerome Preisler.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
2001. Roger Gordian, UpLink International, finds his life on
the line and the fate of the world in his hands. Gordian
comes down with a lethal virus, which Harlan DeVane, a
criminal mastermind, has developed and is spreading around
the world. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51394.
##

Evan and Elle.
RC 51395.
by Rhys Bowen.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
An arsonist strikes in the northern Welsh village of
Llanfair, attacking properties owned by foreigners. Madame
Yvette's newly opened French restaurant is the latest
target, but this time a man dies. Constable Evan Evans
becomes saddled with outside police interference in his
investigation. Some violence. 2000.
RC 51395.
##

Tom Clancy's Net Force: Breaking Point.
RC 51396.
by Steve Perry.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
June 2011. Net Force commander Alex Michaels's personal life
is in turmoil. Yet he must turn his attention to stopping
someone from illegally accessing information on an
atmospheric weapon that can drive people mad. Sequel to _Tom
Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves (RC 50399)_. Strong language
and some violence. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51396.
##

A Storm of Swords: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3.
RC 51406.
by George R.R. Martin.
read by Roy Avers.
8 cassettes in 2 containers.
King Joffrey of House Lannister now sits on the Iron Throne
in the land of Seven Kingdoms. But there are still others
who vie for power in a tale of treachery, greed, and
ambition. Sequel to _A Clash of Kings (RC 49913)_. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51406.
##

The Indian Sign.
RC 51421.
by Les Roberts.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
As Cleveland private investigator Milan Jacovich is being
hired by a toy manufacturer to uncover an industrial spy, he
notices an elderly Native American--who is later murdered.
Curiosity leads Jacovich to become involved in a pro bono
case of infant kidnapping--and additional murders. Strong
language and some violence. 2000.
RC 51421.
##

The Martian Race.
RC 51423.
by Gregory Benford.
read by Erin Jones.
2 cassettes.
A commercial firm sponsors humanity's first expedition to
the Red Planet. On January 11, 2018, astronaut Julia spots a
filmy white mist issuing from a thermal vent. Excitement
over the possibility of Martian life is countered by a
series of accidents. And there is no NASA backup. Strong
language. 1999.
RC 51423.
##

No Defense.
RC 51425.
by Kate Wilhelm.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
While defending Lara Jessup--now accused of murdering her
much older husband--Oregon attorney Barbara Holloway
unearths clues about the disappearance of the victim's son
many years ago. Other new evidence in several unsolved
murders implicates a local judge who is being considered for
a Supreme Court appointment. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51425.
##

The Quiet Invasion.
RC 51427.
by Sarah Zettel.
read by Erin Jones.
3 cassettes.
At the crucial juncture when Dr. Helen Failia learns that
funding is being withdrawn for Venera, her permanent
research colony for Venus, an alien artifact is found on the
planet's surface. The ensuing human contact with
extraterrestrial life forms yields repercussions that are
far from benign. 2000.
RC 51427.
##

The Light of Other Days.
RC 51432.
by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Industrialist Hiram Patterson develops the WormCam, a new
technology capable of vision-spectrum imaging that ends
personal privacy. But the WormCam can do more; harnessing
the power of wormholes, it can see into the past. This is
the story of the creators of this machinery and what humans
decide to do with it. 2000.
RC 51432.
##

Lying with the Enemy.
RC 51434.
by Tim Binding.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
1943. Major Lentsch heads the German occupation force on the
British Channel island of Guernsey. Lentsch is in love with
Isobel, the ex-girlfriend of Inspector Ned Luscombe. When
Isobel is murdered the men form an uneasy alliance to
investigate the crime. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1998.
RC 51434.
##

Drumm's War.
RC 51439.
by Bill Bragg and R.C. House.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Fictionalized account of Captain "Toy" Drumm and his
platoon's 1845 assignment to report on Mexican strength in
the newly annexed Texas. Drumm's attempt to avoid
confrontation fails and his troops are soon surrounded.
Strong language and some violence. 1992.
RC 51439.
##

The Deep Field.
RC 51445.
by James Bradley.
read by Ann Hodapp.
2 cassettes.
Having searched in vain for her twin brother in Hong Kong,
photographer Anna Frasier returns to Sydney. She enters a
love affair with Seth LaMarque, a blind paleontologist, who
comforts and guides her as she confronts her past. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.
RC 51445.
##

Between the Rivers.
RC 51446.
by Harry Turtledove.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
Although the gods and their priests still rule, men are
beginning to forge metal and to trade between their cities.
When merchant's son Sharur and thief Habbazu capture a cup
that holds the gods' power, Sharur bargains for more
commerce and freedom. 1998.
RC 51446.
##

Broken Wings.
RC 51447.
by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
FBI profiler Jake Donovan, recently fired for political
reasons, is recalled to investigate the suicide of the
director. Along with other ex-agents--including sexy Katie
McManus--Donovan assembles a special team that uncovers
blackmail, deceit, and treachery within the bureau.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
1999.
RC 51447.
##

Farnham's Freehold.
RC 51448.
by Robert A. Heinlein.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A futuristic story involving race issues. When Hugh
Farnham's bomb shelter is catapulted two thousand years into
the future, he encounters a new world order. Farnham and the
white race, who are blamed for a disastrous war, are
expected to be slaves. Some strong language. 1964.
RC 51448.
##

Porch Swings and Picket Fences: Love in a Small Town.
RC 51453.
by Lisa Tawn Bergren and others.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
Four romantic tales in which loyalty and faith lead to love.
In "Tarnished Silver" a New Yorker falls for a rural
preacher. In "Twice in a Blue Moon" a widow and widower
rekindle their relationship. "Texas Two-Step" reconciles a
divorcing young couple. And "The Boy Next Door" depicts
neighborly romance. 1999.
RC 51453.
##

Loves Me, Loves Me Not.
RC 51456.
by Barbara Jean Hicks.
read by Suzanne Weintraub.
2 cassettes.
Thirty-five-year-old Bonny is still anguished five years
after her husband, Timothy, left her. Shocked when her ex
returns to their small town to win her back, Bonny begins
dating men from a personal ad placed by her nieces. Her
faith finally convinces her to listen to Timothy's story.
2000.
RC 51456.
##

Soul Mountain.
RC 51463.
by Xingjian Gao.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
4 cassettes.
A semi-autobiographical, philosophical novel by the Chinese
Nobel laureate. The protagonist, in reprieve from death,
wanders through the Chinese landscape in search of Lingshan
(Soul Mountain), describing his spiritual and physical
quests. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51463.
##

A Darkness More than Night.
RC 51468.
by Michael Connelly.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb, from _Blood Work (RC
45883)_, is recovering from a heart transplant, when the
LAPD requests his assistance in a torture-murder case. His
main suspect becomes detective Harry Bosch, from _Angels
Flight (RC 47526)_, who is in court testifying against a
deranged movie director. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51468.
##

The First Counsel.
RC 51470.
by Brad Meltzer.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
When young White House attorney Michael Garrick takes the
president's daredevil daughter Nora on a first date, they
see Michael's married boss leave a gay bar and make a money
drop. Michael endures nightmarish consequences--including
becoming a murder suspect. Strong language and some
violence. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51470.
##

Stealing Shadows.
RC 51473.
by Kay Hooper.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Psychic Cassie Neill fails to prevent a murder in Los
Angeles and flees to North Carolina. Once there, however, a
stalker invades her mind. No one believes her until a body
is found. Then she becomes a suspect. Companion to _Hiding
in the Shadows (RC 51472)_. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51473.
##

Afterburn.
RC 51478.
by Colin Harrison.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Ruthless millionaire businessman and ex-Vietnam POW Charlie
Ravich is fighting to save his company, while he advertises
for someone to have his baby. He meets con artist Christina
Welles--just out of jail and hiding from the mob. Soon all
the players converge. Explicit descriptions of sex,
violence, and strong language. 2000.
RC 51478.
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Black Widow's Wardrobe.
RC 51485.
by Lucha Corpi.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
2 cassettes.
Detective Gloria Damasco witnesses the attempted murder of
the Black Widow, a woman who had served time for killing her
husband. Damasco's investigation of the incident leads her
to Mexico, where she learns of the widow's connection with
Doña Marina from the time of the conquistador Cortés. 1999.
RC 51485.
##

Voyage to the North Star.
RC 51488.
by Peter Nichols.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
Schenck, a wealthy industrialist and aspiring big-game
hunter, and Boden, a seaman who has lost his boat, wife,
job, and reputation, launch an Arctic hunting expedition
that no experienced seaman would undertake. Their
depression-era adventures include a perilous voyage and a
clash of cultures. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51488.
##

Smoke Eaters.
RC 51491.
by Christine Andreae.
read by Margaret Strom.
3 cassettes.
When the Forest Service assigns Mattie McCulloch to direct
her first fire operation, her son Jim is one of the troops.
A member of her command secretly commits arson to kill a
female firefighter; then Mattie finds Jim's name on the
fatality list. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and
strong language. 2000.
RC 51491.
##

Murphy's Herd.
RC 51494.
by Gary Paulsen.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
After giving up his career as a lawman, Al Murphy starts a
new life as a rancher with his lover, Midge. But when he
returns from a trip to town to find Midge murdered and his
herd gone, grief-stricken Murphy once again becomes a
manhunter. Violence and strong language. 1989.
RC 51494.
##

Storm Riders.
RC 51497.
by Craig Lesley.
read by Michael Russotto.
3 cassettes.
College instructor Clark Woods is a foster parent to Wade, a
young native Alaskan boy with fetal alcohol syndrome, who is
a relative of Clark's ex-wife. As the years pass and Wade
exhibits increasingly troubling behavior, Clark realizes his
love is not enough. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
RC 51497.
##

Wicked Widow.
RC 51555.
by Amanda Quick.
read by Corrie James.
2 cassettes.
Madeline Deveridge, known as the Wicked Widow, is thought by
many to have killed her husband and to also be mad. But
Madeline and her aunt are being haunted, so the widow calls
upon the only person who can help--Artemis Hunt, a master of
Vanza. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51555.
##

The Persia Café.
RC 51556.
by Melany Neilson.
read by Nanette Savard.
2 cassettes.
Fannie has grown up in segregated Mississippi, runs the
Persia Café, and is married to her high school sweetheart,
Will Leary. In the summer of 1962, her perceptions of her
hometown and her husband are altered when she discovers the
body of a murdered African American youth, Earnest March.
Some strong language. 2001.
RC 51556.
##

The Bonesetter's Daughter.
RC 51557.
by Amy Tan.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
San Francisco writer Ruth Young discovers a memoir by her
Chinese mother, LuLing, while she is dealing with LuLing's
failing memory. After deciphering the Chinese calligraphy,
Ruth gains insight into her family heritage, which improves
her relationship with her mother. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51557.
##

A Day Late and a Dollar Short.
RC 51558.
by Terry McMillan.
read by Myra Luevetia Taylor.
3 cassettes.
Driven apart by infidelity and addiction, the Price family
resolves to reunite through love and forgiveness. When Viola
survives a severe asthma attack, her husband and four adult
children rally around to support her recovery. But problems
arise as their basic philosophical differences emerge.
Strong language. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51558.
##

Edge of Danger.
RC 51559.
by Jack Higgins.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
Wealthy Arab-English earl Paul Rashid and his family declare
revenge on U.S. president Jake Cazalet after their mother is
accidentally killed by a double agent. But counterterrorist
and ex-IRA gunman Sean Dillon stands in the way. Companion
to _The White House Connection (RC 48434)_. Some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51559.
##

The Death of Vishnu.
RC 51564.
by Manil Suri.
read by Yolande Bavan.
2 cassettes.
Lowly servant Vishnu lies dying on the landing that has been
his space in a Bombay apartment building, drifting through
memories and thoughts of immortality. Meanwhile the everyday
dramas of the residents swirl around him: wives' squabbles,
religious misunderstandings, and an ill-conceived elopement.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51564.
##

Speaking in Tongues.
RC 51565.
by Jeffery Deaver.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A charismatic psychiatrist cleverly manipulates teenager
Megan McCall and her divorced parents, kidnapping Megan and
hiding her in an abandoned mental hospital. Her
disappearance brings her parents together, but the doctor
continues to wreak vengeance on her father. Strong language
and some violence. 2000.
RC 51565.
##

A Small Death in Lisbon.
RC 51567.
by Robert Wilson.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Prize-winning British mystery traces the murder of a
promiscuous teenager in 1990s Portugal to a Nazi officer's
smuggling activities during World War II. Inspector José
Coelho is assigned the case that leads him to an unusual
conclusion. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. Golden Dagger/Best Crime Novel. 1999.
RC 51567.
##

The Tale of Murasaki.
RC 51570.
by Liza Dalby.
read by Catherine Byers.
3 cassettes.
A fictional reminiscence by the eleventh-century Japanese
female author of _The Tale of Genji (RC 14167)_, Murasaki
Shikibu. She records her love of beauty and poetry, her
arranged marriage, service at court--its ceremonies and
traditions--and why she wrote her novel. Some descriptions
of sex. 2000.
RC 51570.
##

The Carousel.
RC 51599.
by Richard Paul Evans.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
Ogden, Utah; 1989. In this sequel to _The Locket (RC
47309)_, Michael Keddington and Faye Murrow decide to elope
before Faye leaves for medical school in Maryland. But they
are deluged with troubles--disapproving parents, work
demands, deaths, and more--that try their marriage.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51599.
##

Blood Rain: An Aurelio Zen Mystery.
RC 51604.
by Michael Dibdin.
read by Peter Gil.
2 cassettes.
Italian detective Aurelio Zen is sent to Sicily to spy on
the anti-Mafia operations of the state police for which his
adopted daughter Carla is installing a computer system.  
Zen is totally demoralized after two sudden deaths in his
family. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51604.
##

Strange Travelers.
RC 51605.
by Gene Wolfe.
read by Gary Telles.
3 cassettes.
Fifteen stories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror
first published between 1990 and 1997. In "Bed and
Breakfast" a traveler warns an unexpected woman guest to be
careful of the demons who frequent the inn near Hell, not
realizing that she herself might be a fiend. 2000.
RC 51605.
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Anonymous Rex: A Detective Story.
RC 51606.
by Eric Garcia.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
L.A. shamus Vincent Rubio is a loser--few clients, his car
repossessed, and basil addiction. He's also a dinosaur--
literally--one of thousands who still inhabit the earth
disguised as humans. Investigating arson at a dino
nightclub, Vincent stumbles on an interspecies breeding
conspiracy. Strong language and some violence. 2000.
RC 51606.
##

The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein.
RC 51609.
by Robert A. Heinlein.
read by Michael Scherer.
3 cassettes.
Eight fantasy stories from the 1940s and 1950s. Real-world
characters are challenged by inexplicable events in "Magic,
Inc.," "And He Built a Crooked House," "They," "Waldo," "The
Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag," "Our Fair City,"
"The Man Who Traveled in Elephants," and "All You Zombies."
1999.
RC 51609.
##

Henry Plummer.
RC 51616.
by Frank Bird Linderman.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Henry Plummer arrives in the Montana territories and is
eventually elected sheriff. But the Masons organize a
vigilante group to investigate the murders and robberies of
miners in the region and soon suspect the lawman. Based on a
true story. Foreword by the author's granddaughter. Some
violence and some strong language. 1920.
RC 51616.
##

A Chance Encounter.
RC 51617.
by Mary Balogh.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
2 cassettes.
Governess Elizabeth Rossiter is shocked to discover that a
guest at a nearby manor house is none other than her secret
ex-husband Robert Denning, the current marquess of
Hetherington. The two had eloped six years before but
separated after two days. Now Elizabeth both loves and hates
him. 1985.
RC 51617.
##

On Secret Service.
RC 51622.
by John Jakes.
read by Annie Wauters.
4 cassettes.
During the Civil War, as Lon Price is gathering military
intelligence for the Pinkerton agency, he arrests
Confederate sympathizer Margaret Miller. Meanwhile, actress
Hanna Siegel, disguised as a Union soldier, is captured by
Confederate major Fred Dasher. Some explicit descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.
RC 51622.
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Blood on the Saddle: A Western Story.
RC 51625.
by Dan Cushman.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Montana Territory, 1880s. Billy Buttons is accused of
murdering a slick businessman who wants his family's land.
But instead of fleeing, Billy and his brother Clyde ride
into town to surrender. Billy hires T.F. Boe, the best
criminal attorney in the West. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 1998.
RC 51625.
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The Judas Judge: A Kevin Kerney Novel.
RC 51627.
by Michael McGarrity.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
New Mexico state cop Kevin Kerney returns to his boyhood
neighborhood to investigate a murderous rampage along a
stretch of highway. The sixth victim is wealthy judge Vernon
Langsford, whose family had previously lost two other
members. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 2000.
RC 51627.
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Eye of the Storm: The Hudson Family Series.
RC 51648.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
When Rain returns to America for Grandmother Hudson's
funeral, she learns she has inherited most of her
grandparent's estate. Then Rain is badly injured in an
accident and her relatives attempt to take over the estate.
Sequel to _Lightning Strikes (RC 50929)_. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51648.
##

The End of the Rainbow: The Hudson Family Series.
RC 51649.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
This sequel to _Eye of the Storm (RC 51648)_ focuses on
Summer, sixteen-year-old daughter of Rain and Austin. Summer
thinks of Uncle Roy's stepson, Harley, as a brother, but
after she is date-raped--and she and Harley search for his
real father--their relationship changes. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2001.
RC 51649.
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Desert Kiss/Besos en el Desierto.
RC 51652.
by Gloria Alvarez.
read by María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Por fin, el geólogo Patricia Martínez tiene la oportunidad
de irse en una expedición al Desierto Solitario en una parte
remota de Texas.  Pero su guía va a ser Daniel Rivera el
hombre a quien Patricia años atras le robó el corazón y
luego se lo rompió sin ninguna explicación.  Y ahora los dos
van a estar solos en el desierto.  Descripciones de índole
sexual y de lenguaje injurioso.  Edición bilingüe en inglés
y español.(Archaeologist Patricia Martínez is finally
getting the chance to go on an expedition into Texas's
Solitario Desert. But her guide is Daniel Rivera, a man
whose heart she broke years ago. Neither is prepared for
what they discover in the desert. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bilingual book in English and in
Spanish. 1999.)
RC 51652.
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Summer Dreams/Sueños de Verano.
RC 51653.
by Hebby Roman.
read by María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Natalia y Rafael eran buenos amigos en su juventud debido a
la abuela de Natalia.  Como adultos,  tomaron distintos
caminos y se despidieron.  Ahora Natalia regresa a visitar a
su abuela en Nueva México, terminando un noviazgo de mucho
tiempo.  Al llegar, Natalia se pregunta si Rafael todavía
estaría interesado en una maestra de escuela amante de los
libros como ella.  Algunas descripciones de índole sexual. 
Edición bilingüe en inglés y español.(As children Natalia
and Rafael were close friends because of her grandmother. As
adults, they went separate ways. Now Natalia has broken a
longtime engagement and has returned to visit her
grandmother in New Mexico, wondering if Rafael will be
interested in a bookish schoolteacher. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bilingual edition in English and in
Spanish. 1999.)
RC 51653.
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The Situe Stories.
RC 51654.
by Frances Khirallah Noble.
read by Nanette Savard.
1 cassette.
Eleven short stories involving "situes," the Arabic word for
grandmothers. In "The American Way," a henpecked Syrian
husband in an extended household solves his gambling problem
by becoming a bookie. His larger income pleases his family,
and the situe is happy and proud of his enterprise. Some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51654.
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Lying Awake.
RC 51657.
by Mark Salzman.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
1 cassette.
Sister John of the Cross is a longtime resident of a
Carmelite monastery. For years she has experienced spiritual
visions, after which she composes poetry. But lately she has
also suffered severe headaches. She learns that surgery can
cure her, but she fears it will entail the loss of her
visions. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51657.
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Lost and Found.
RC 51658.
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
Art appraiser Cady Briggs assists Internet artifact-recovery
specialist Mack Easton with his appraisals. They finally
meet and fall in love.  When her great-aunt Vesta dies
suspiciously, the two investigate. Suspects include Cady's
cousin and her aunt's gallery cohorts and rivals. Some
explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51658.
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Suspicion of Malice.
RC 51661.
by Barbara Parker.
read by Colleen Delany.
3 cassettes.
Miami attorney Gail Connor, secretly pregnant, agrees to
defend ballet student Bobby Gonzalez against a charge of
murder. But Bobby's girlfriend is the daughter of Anthony
Quintana, Gail's ex-fiancé. And Bobby's alibi involves
smoking pot with a judge. Strong language, some descriptions
of sex, and some violence. 2000.
RC 51661.
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On Parole.
RC 51669.
by Akira Yoshimura.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Former teacher Shiro Kikutani is paroled after sixteen years
for murdering his wife and her lover's mother. With the help
of his parole officers, Shiro adjusts to a life of constant
supervision. But when he remarries, his new spouse becomes
obsessed with obtaining him a pardon. Some violence. 1999.
RC 51669.
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Liar's Moon: A Long Story.
RC 51679.
by Philip Kimball.
read by Michael Russotto.
2 cassettes.
Settlers and cowboys present their perceptions of the
Western frontier in the post-Civil War years. An itinerant
preacher depicts a gruesome version of God's plan and man's
follies. Others describe the region as gritty, vulgar,
desperate, and boring--but filled with vitality and hope.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.
RC 51679.
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The Mammy.
RC 51680.
by Brendan O'Carroll.
read by Terry Donnelly.
1 cassette.
In 1960s working-class Dublin newly widowed Agnes Browne--
called Mammy by her seven children--goes directly to Social
Welfare on the day of her husband's death. She meets
challenges head-on with plucky courage, great wit, and as
much good humor as she can muster. Prequel to _The
Chisellers (RC 51681)_. Strong language. 1994.
RC 51680.
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The Scottish Bride.
RC 51685.
by Catherine Coulter.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
England, 1815. Tysen Sherbrooke, thirty-one, has been
informed that he is now Baron Barthwick of Kildrummy Castle.
Feeling a responsibility to visit his new property, he
travels to Scotland, where he finds himself in a world of
unexpected complications. Sequel to _The Heiress Bride (RC
35913)_. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51685.
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Some Lie and Some Die.
RC 51688.
by Ruth Rendell.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Inspector Wexford investigates the murder of a girl during a
huge music festival starring Zeno Vedast, a local boy who
has become a megalomaniacal rock star. But the town has been
invaded by 80,000 hippie concert attendees and all are
considered suspects. Some violence. 1973.
RC 51688.
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White Fang.
RC 51689.
by Jack London.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A wolf-dog, rescued from danger and tamed by a kind master,
redeems his brute nature by defending his master's family
against an escaped convict. Companion to _The Call of the
Wild (RC 49486)_. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1906.
RC 51689.
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Blood Lure.
RC 51690.
by Nevada Barr.
read by Suzanne Toren.
2 cassettes.
Park ranger Anna Pigeon travels to Montana's Glacier
National Park to study the DNA of grizzly bears.  A bear
attacks Anna's tent on her first night out camping.  On the
way back to the base camp, she discovers a woman's mutilated
body. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller
2001.
RC 51690.
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Judgment in Death.
RC 51691.
by J.D. Robb.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
New York City, 2059. Policewoman Eve Dallas investigates the
murder of a crooked cop in one of her husband's nightclubs.
When another officer with dubious connections is later
killed, Eve suspects a vigilante.  She also then becomes a
target. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51691.
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The Tall Pine Polka.
RC 51693.
by Lorna Landvik.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
Runaway heiress Lee O'Leary runs the cafe in Tall Pine,
Minnesota, where eccentric neighbors gather. A Hollywood B
movie puts the town on the map and makes twenty-two-year-old
local beauty Fenny Ness an instant celebrity. Fenny and Lee
also find themselves parties in a romantic rivalry. Some
strong language. 1999.
RC 51693.
##

The Gate to Women's Country.
RC 51702.
by Sheri S. Tepper.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Events in the life of Stavia, from age ten to womanhood, at
a time when human civilization has evolved into a social
system divided along gender lines. Women have taken over
running the country, while the men live in closed military
garrisons--with a gate to the outside world. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988.
RC 51702.
##

Spindle's End.
RC 51708.
by Robin McKinley.
read by Jill Ferris.
3 cassettes.
An infant princess is cursed on her name day by Pernicia, an
evil fairy. Katriona, a young fairy, whisks the baby away to
raise as her own, hoping to avoid Pernicia's vengeful
powers. Based on the fairy tale _Sleeping Beauty_. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.
RC 51708.
##

True North.
RC 51713.
by Kimberly Kafka.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Thirty-five-year-old nurse Bailey fled Maine years ago to
become a bush pilot in Alaska. When two young white people
arrive for a wilderness vacation, the  Ingalik tribe leader
arranges for Bailey to assist them. But grizzlies, greed,
and prejudice complicate matters. Some violence and some
strong language. 2000.
RC 51713.
##

Out of the Blue.
RC 51716.
by Sally Mandel.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Teacher Anna Bolles has multiple sclerosis and uses a
wheelchair the day she visits a photography exhibit in New
York City. There she meets exhibitor Joe Malone, who, she
later declares, "swept me off my feet...and I wasn't even on
my feet." Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
2000.
RC 51716.
##

Fool's Gold.
RC 51717.
by Jane S. Smith.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
A _New York Review of Books_ listing for a rental house in
the south of France offers the perfect vacation for an
artist couple needing a respite. Naturally, not everything
lives up to their expectations, but that doesn't matter to
their two children, who find a treasury of Celtic gold.
2000.
RC 51717.
##

The Fifth Elephant: A Novel of Discworld.
RC 51726.
by Terry Pratchett.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Features Sam Vimes, the commander of the Ankh-Morpork City
Watch, who is sent as ambassador to Uberwald to negotiate a
trade deal.  Gold, iron, and fat--but never silver--are
mined in Uberwald.   Vimes must also solve the mystery of
the missing Scone of Stone for the dwarves. Some strong
language. 2000.
RC 51726.
##

Birds of Prey.
RC 51757.
by J.A. Jance.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Retired Seattle homicide detective J.P. Beaumont accompanies
his newly wed grandmother on her honeymoon on a cruise ship
to Alaska. When one of the passengers disappears, Beaumont
becomes part of an FBI operation involving a religious group
that is targeting doctors--some of whom are aboard. Some
strong language. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51757.
##

Mystic River.
RC 51758.
by Dennis Lehane.
read by Fred Major.
3 cassettes.
Sean, Jimmy, and Dave were eleven years old when Dave was
briefly abducted from a Boston slum. Twenty-five years
later, ex-con Jimmy's daughter is murdered, and Dave becomes
a suspect. Sean, now a homicide detective, is assigned to
the case. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of
sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51758.
##

Scarlet Feather.
RC 51764.
by Maeve Binchy.
read by Anne Flosnik.
4 cassettes.
Cooking-school friends Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have
created the Scarlet Feather catering company in Dublin.
During their first year, as they get off to a good start
professionally, they struggle in their personal lives with
troubled family members. Then they must recover from a
devastating break-in. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51764.
##

Slightly Shady.
RC 51767.
by Amanda Quick.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Regency romance in which Lavinia Lake and her niece,
Emeline, return to England after a run-in with despicable
private investigator Tobias March in Italy. But Lavinia
needs March's services to give Emeline a successful London
season. And March proves irresistible. Some explicit
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51767.
##

The Biographer's Tale.
RC 51771.
by A.S. Byatt.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A 1990s graduate student, Phineas G. Nanson, renounces
postmodernist literary theory in favor of a "life full of
things...full of facts." Then, while doing research for a
biography of a biographer, Phineas discovers the pleasures
of having not one but two real-world loves. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51771.
##

Riley in the Morning.
RC 51779.
by Sandra Brown.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Preparing for a party, media producer Brin Cassidy is
shocked to see her estranged husband, television personality
Jon Riley, appear on her doorstep after seven months. During
the long, eventful evening, flashbacks trace their
passionate relationship and reveal the reason she left.
Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 1985.
RC 51779.
##

Blue Hole.
RC 51782.
by G.D. Gearino.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Georgia, 1969. In a single day Charley is expelled from
school, loses his girlfriend, and is ostracized for injuring
the school's star quarterback. But he is hired by a
beautiful photographer searching for a boy missing from a
hippie commune. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. For senior high and older readers. 1999.
RC 51782.
##

A Little Love.
RC 51785.
by C.C. Medina.
read by Erin Jones.
3 cassettes.
In alternating chapters of the book, four Latina women in
Miami discuss their romantic lives in English and in
Spanish. Divorced Cuban Isabel feels like a failure, Mercy
concentrates on selling real estate while waiting for "señor
right," Lucinda's husband betrays her, and Julia resists
marrying her lover. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
RC 51785.
##

The Naked Detective.
RC 51794.
by Laurence Shames.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
Key West retiree Pete Amsterdam is a private detective only
for tax write-off purposes. So when a cross-dressing
bartender wants protection from the local mob, Pete rejects
the case--until the guy is murdered and his friend, a lithe
yoga instructor, pleads for help. Strong language and some
violence. 2000.
RC 51794.
##

DogBreath Victorious.
RC 51802.
by Chad Henry.
read by Chris Parente.
1 cassette.
Tim Threlfall is the lead of an alternative Seattle rock
group named DogBreath. With Phoebe, a singer, they join a
battle-of-the-bands contest hoping to clinch a record
contract. Tim is humiliated, however, when his mom's secret
band, The Angry Housewives, wins instead. For junior and
senior high readers. 1999.
RC 51802.
##

Veronika Decides to Die.
RC 51803.
by Paulo Coelho.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
When Veronika, a young Slovene, attempts suicide, she
considerately chooses an overdose of tranquilizers to leave
less mess and is dismayed to wake up at an infamous lunatic
asylum. Her doctor administers an unorthodox treatment to
provoke her desire to live. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 1998.
RC 51803.
##

The Feast of Love.
RC 51804.
by Charles Baxter.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Bradley Smith helps his friend Charlie Baxter solve his
book-writing woes by suggesting Charlie get Bradley's coffee
shop customers to talk about their delights and
distractions. Baxter weaves these stories into a series of
vignettes covering many aspects of life. Strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.
RC 51804.
##

The Lost Band.
RC 51807.
by Don Coldsmith.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
At the annual gathering of the People to celebrate the Sun
Dance, a warrior claims the empty space at the Council
circle for the Lost Band.  Story Keeper relates the saga of
his people, the Forest Band, who were almost annihilated by
another tribe generations ago. 2000.
RC 51807.
##

Sweet Sixteen.
RC 51813.
by Allison Raine.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Laurel is miserable over being the new girl in town--
especially when her sixteenth birthday is coming up. Dylan
is also unhappy living with his father. When the two
eventually meet at school, they form a plan that might just
work. For senior high readers. 2000.
RC 51813.
##

Washington Avalanche, 1910.
RC 51825.
by Cameron Dokey.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
1 cassette.
Fleeing her conniving guardian stepbrother, seventeen-year-
old Ginny Nolan boards a Seattle-bound train and meets young
Virginia, who is apprehensive over her imminent arranged
marriage to a stranger. The girls temporarily trade
identities, giving Virginia a chance to assess the fiancé.
But unexpected love and an avalanche intervene. For junior
and senior high readers. 2000.
RC 51825.
##

The Vendetta Defense.
RC 51883.
by Lisa Scottoline.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Philadelphia lawyer Judy Carrier represents seventy-nine-
year-old Tony Lucia, who killed his rival, Angelo Coluzzi,
for murdering his wife sixty years ago in Italy. While
preparing his defense, Judy is drawn into a deadly vendetta
and also falls in love with Tony's grandson, Frank. Some
violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51883.
##

Ship of Fools.
RC 51885.
by Richard Paul Russo.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
The spaceship _Argonos_ has been wandering aimlessly in
space for decades and has not made landfall in fourteen
years. The crew is growing restless. Then a faint signal
lures them to an unknown planet where they make a gruesome
discovery. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51885.
##

First to Die.
RC 51887.
by James Patterson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
A serial killer of newlyweds prompts an investigation by
Lindsay Boxer, a San Francisco homicide detective recently
diagnosed with a potentially fatal blood disease. She
recruits a medical examiner, a journalist, and a district
attorney (all women) to help find the murderer. Violence,
some descriptions of sex, and some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51887.
##

Claws and Effect.
RC 51888.
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Everyone in Crozet, Virginia, is suffering from the winter
doldrums. The hottest topic in town is a chain letter
promising good luck to those who contribute to Crozet
Hospital. Then medical staff begin turning up dead.
Naturally, feline Mrs. Murphy and her associates must
investigate. Some violence. Bestseller 2001.
RC 51888.
##

Chosen Prey.
RC 51896.
by John Sandford.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport is searching for a
serial killer. The unknown perpetrator is actually James
Qatar, a fastidious art history teacher. His other hobby is
combining Internet porn shots with faces of women he
secretly photographs, and then sketching the results.
Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language.
2001.
RC 51896.
##

The Third Victim.
RC 51904.
by Lisa Gardner.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
The tiny sheriff's office of Bakersville, Oregon, appears
ill-equipped to handle a school shooting by the sheriff's
son. Officer Rainie Conner deals with state and federal
authorities and revisits the long-ago charges of shooting
her mother while she searches for what set the boy off.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51904.
##

My Dream of You.
RC 51906.
by Nuala O'Faolain.
read by Terry Donnelly.
3 cassettes.
Kathleen de Burca, an expatriate travel writer in London, is
propelled into a midlife crisis by the sudden death of a
friend and coworker. Returning to her native Ireland to
conduct research for a novel, she finds her historical
consciousness awakened along with long-dormant emotions.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51906.
##

Speaking with the Angel: Original Stories.
RC 51907.
edited by Nick Hornby.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Twelve first-person narratives by British and American
writers. New short stories by Zadie Smith, Dave Eggers,
Helen Fielding, Roddy Doyle, and Irvine Welsh. In Nick
Hornby's "NippleJesus," a museum security guard recounts
what happened to a controversial artwork. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51907.
##

Star Wars: Darth Maul, Shadow Hunter.
RC 51911.
by Michael Reaves.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
In events preceding _Episode I, the Phantom Menace (RC
50064)_, Darth Sidious launches his plan to destroy the
Republic. When Sidious learns he is being double-crossed, he
sends Darth Maul to find the traitor. But Maul may be too
late. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51911.
##

Considering Kate.
RC 51947.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Natasha's daughter Kate knows she made the right decision to
abandon her ballet career and return home to open a ballet
school in the old building she always loved. But the
building needs renovation, and Kate's mother knows just the
man to do it. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
2001.
RC 51947.
##

Stella in Heaven: Almost a Novel.
RC 51994.
by Art Buchwald.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
In alternating chapters, Roger Folger, now sixty-one, and
Stella, his wife of thirty-eight years who died two years
earlier, communicate between Earth and Heaven via the Divine
Telephone Service. Stella, concerned about Roger's being
alone, sets out to find him a new wife--with unexpected
results. 2000.
RC 51994.
##

Nell.
RC 52069.
by Jeanette Baker.
read by Anne Flosnik.
3 cassettes.
Two women, Nell Fitzgerald from the sixteenth century and
Jillian Fitzgerald from the twentieth century, are united
across time in their search for love. But for both, the
conflicts between between England and Ireland, Catholics and
Protestants, lead to tragedies that tear each from her
beloved. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 52069.
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_Books for Children_
Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were
recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete
collection contains books by many authors on fiction and
nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature,
mystery, sports, and others.  Contact your cooperating
library to learn more about the wide range of books
available in the collection.  Cassette books are labeled
with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order books,
contact your cooperating library.

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up.
RC 48845.
edited by Amy Ehrlich.
read by Ray DiZefalo.
1 cassette.
Ten "grown-up writers who were once children" present
stories based on their own childhood experiences. Authors
are: Mary Pope Osborne, Laurence Yep, James Howe, Katherine
Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr,
Reeve Lindbergh, Avi, and Francesca Lia Block. For grades 5-
8. 1996.
RC 48845.
##

Indian School: Teaching the White Man's Way.
RC 49789.
by Michael L. Cooper.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Focusing on the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, school founded in
1879, the author describes the institutions that were
created to teach Native American children to fit into white
society and to shed their own culture. Relates their
suffering and some deaths from homesickness and contagious
diseases. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
RC 49789.
##

Living with Deafness.
RC 50300.
by Emma Haughton.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
Explains the condition of deafness and its possible causes.
Discusses its effects on the everyday lives of four
individuals with different hearing problems. For grades 3-6.
2000.
RC 50300.
##

Living with Blindness.
RC 50301.
by Patsy Westcott.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
Explains the condition of blindness and its possible causes.
Describes some aspects of everyday life for a ten-year-old
boy who is gradually losing his vision, for a teenager who
has been blind since birth, and for a partially sighted
adult. Lists sources for further information. For grades 3-
6. 2000.
RC 50301.
##

The World according to Horses: How They Run, See, and Think.
RC 50864.
by Stephen Budiansky.
read by Ray DiZefalo.
1 cassette.
Discusses the science of horses: their evolution,
communication skills, social life, intelligence, and
relations with humans. Describes the animal as the ultimate
running machine and explains how we know so much about the
species. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 50864.
##

Everything You Need to Know about Down Syndrome.
RC 51253.
by Mary Bowman-Kruhm.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
Explains the genetic origins of Down syndrome (DS) and the
characteristics of someone born with this condition.
Describes the health and physical development challenges
facing people with the disorder and discusses coping skills.
Suggests how family and friends can help those with DS grow
into valuable community members. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 51253.
##

Living with Diabetes.
RC 51254.
by Jenny Bryan.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
Discusses the causes and symptoms of diabetes and the
effects of diet and medicine. Prresents three children and
an adult as examples of how people handle this disease while
continuing their activities and routines. Explains what to
do in an emergency. For grades 3-6. 2000.
RC 51254.
##

In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating
Fathers.
RC 51324.
  .
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
Thirteen poems in praise of fathers. Contains short
biographical notes about the poets. For grades K-3 and older
readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1997.
RC 51324.
##

Sitting Bull and His World.
RC 51384.
by Albert Marrin.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Discusses the life of the Lakota chief who is remembered for
his defeat of General Custer at the Little Bighorn.
Describes changes in the U.S. government's treatment of
Native Americans during Sitting Bull's lifetime. For grades
6-9 and older readers. 2000.
RC 51384.
##

Democratic Republic of the Congo.
RC 51483.
by Jay Heale.
read by Jacinda Bronaugh.
1 cassette.
Covers the culture, history, economy, and government. A
former colony of Belgium, the Congo was once called Zaire.
Discusses the country's struggle for stability after
surviving civil war in the mid 1990s. Also examines its
fight against poverty and starvation. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1999.
RC 51483.
##

The Complete Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh.
RC 51545.
by A.A. Milne.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Originally written to entertain the author's son,
Christopher Robin, some of the verses are about the boy's
stuffed animals. This volume contains both the first
collection, _When We Were Very Young_, published in 1924,
and the second, _Now We Are Six_, published in 1927. For
grades K-3. 1927.
RC 51545.
##

Sweet Victory: Lance Armstrong's Incredible Journey; the
Amazing Story of the Greatest Comeback in Sports.
RC 51575.
by Mark Stewart.
read by Michael Russotto.
1 cassette.
Presents the saga of a bicyclist who won his battle against
cancer and then went on to win one of the world's most
grueling races, the Tour de France. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 51575.
##

North Korea.
RC 51602.
by Amy K. Nash.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
Explores the geography, history, government, society,
economy, and transportation of the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 51602.
##

People's Republic of China.
RC 51615.
by Kim Dramer.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history,
economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the
home of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 51615.
##

Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya.
RC 51626.
by Leonard Everett Fisher.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
Introduces the twelve principal gods and goddesses of the
ancient Mayan civilization, which extended through the area
that became the Yucatan peninsula, Belize, Guatemala, and
part of Honduras. Deities include the god of rain, Chac; the
god of corn, Yum Kaax; and the god of death, Ah Puch. For
grades 4-7. 1999.
RC 51626.
##

Hamsters.
RC 51634.
by Zuza Vrbova.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
A complete guide to keeping a pet hamster. Explains that
hamsters sleep by day and are active at night. Advises how
to select and care for the rodent, including feeding it and
furnishing the cage--with toys and a water bottle. For
grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 51634.
##

Guinea Pigs.
RC 51635.
by Zuza Vrbova.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
A complete guide to keeping a guinea pig for a pet.
Discusses how to choose and buy the right one. Then explains
how to care for it, including housing, feeding, cleaning,
and handling. For grades 2-4. 1997.
RC 51635.
##

Budgerigars.
RC 51636.
by Zuza Vrbova.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
A guide for keeping a pet budgerigar (or parakeet)--a bird
that can be trained to talk and lives seven to eight years.
Discusses choosing a budgie and whether to have an indoor or
outdoor home. Explains the budgie's special food and water
needs and how to tame it. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 51636.
##

Turtles.
RC 51637.
by Zuza Vrbova.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
Describes these reptiles as lovable, quiet pets with their
own personalities and unusually long life spans. Provides
information on how to choose either land or water turtles
and how to feed and take care of them. For grades 2-4. 1997.
RC 51637.
##

Kittens.
RC 51638.
by Zuza Vrbova.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
Describes the process of selecting a kitten as a house pet
and the responsibility of training, feeding, and grooming
it. Explains why the training of a kitten to behave properly
is time consuming but necessary. For grades 2-4. 1997.
RC 51638.
##

Ferrets Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51639.
by Mary Field.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Asserts that while ferrets are clean and easy to care for
and need only a small living space, they are not good pets
for households with children under age six. Advises
budgeting for upkeep expenses and explains everyday care,
from housing and nutrition to litter training and veterinary
care. For grades 5-8. 1997.
RC 51639.
##

Iguanas in Your Home: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51640.
by R.M. Smith.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Experienced iguana-keeper recommends captivity-bred Green
Iguanas (_Iguana iguana_) for household pets because they
are easy to tame and inexpensive to feed. Provides tips on
selection, housing, mainly vegetarian diet, reproduction,
health problems, and handling. For grades 5-8. 1997.
RC 51640.
##

Pot-Bellied Pigs: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51641.
by Dennis Kelsey-Wood.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
While praising the good qualities of pot-bellies, the author
warns they are not ideal pets for everyone. He explains how
to choose a pet pig and how to house and feed it and
provides tips on training and health care. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1997.
RC 51641.
##

Amphibians Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51642.
by John Coborn.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Information on the selection, care, and breeding of frogs,
newts, salamanders, and toads. Reminds potential owners that
amphibians generally aren't the type of pets to caress and
should be handled only when necessary. For grades 5-8. 1997.
RC 51642.
##

Parakeets Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51645.
by Elaine Radford.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Parakeets, the smallest member of the parrot family, are
also known as "budgerigars" or "budgies." Discusses how to
select a bird, create the proper home for it, feed it, and
train it. Includes information on health and breeding. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997.
RC 51645.
##

Aquarium Beautiful: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide.
RC 51646.
by A. van den Nieuwenhuizen.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
Discusses creating Dutch aquariums, which emphasize plants
more than fish. Presents various types of these aquariums
and the necessary equipment and proper locations for each.
Also explains how to select and arrange plants and the kinds
of fish that can be added. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1997.
RC 51646.
##

The Children's Book of Faith.
RC 51656.
edited by William J. Bennett.
read by Rick Foucheux.
1 cassette.
A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-
Christian tradition presented to inspire all young
Americans. Contains the biblical story of "Daniel in the
Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a
biographical sketch of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and
older readers.  Bestseller 2000.
RC 51656.
##

Côte d'Ivoire.
RC 51686.
by Patricia Sheehan.
read by Lisette Lecat.
1 cassette.
A summary of the geography, history, government, economy,
and people of the western African country that was once a
French colony called the Ivory Coast. Discusses its many
indigenous ethnic groups, their languages, and cultures. For
grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 51686.
##

Mongolia.
RC 51696.
by Guek-Cheng Pang.
read by Dennis Rooney.
1 cassette.
Describes the culture, history, and government of the Asian
country of Mongolia, which is located between Russia and
China. Past leaders include Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan,
whose fighting ability led to the construction of the Great
Wall of China as a bulwark against invasion. For grades 5-8
and older readers. 1999.
RC 51696.
##

Too Old for This, Too Young for That! Your Survival Guide
for the Middle-School Years.
RC 51705.
by Harriet S. Mosatche and Karen Unger.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
1 cassette.
Information, advice, and support for middle schoolers on
issues such as communicating with family and friends,
setting goals, handling peer pressure, and dealing with
physical and emotional changes including bodily functions
and stress. Suitable for parents to read in order to
understand their preteens. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2000.
RC 51705.
##

Diabetes.
RC 51777.
by Judith Peacock.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Introductory overview of different types of diabetes,
covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, control, and
complications of the disease. Assesses some of the serious
effects of the body's inability to use glucose properly
because of a lack of insulin. For grades 6-9. 2000.
RC 51777.
##

Living with Leukemia.
RC 51778.
by Patsy Westcott.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
An introduction to leukemia as a type of cancer that needs
special treatment. Explains some reasons why people get the
disease, how it affects their lives, and how they cope with
it. Discusses common medicines, support from friends and
family, and the possibility of remission. For grades 2-4.
2000.
RC 51778.
##

Elections.
RC 51811.
by Janet Majure.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
1 cassette.
Describes the history of the election process in the United
States.  Discusses the influence of the media and big money,
political parties, voting practices, and proposals for
change. For grades 6-9. 1996.
RC 51811.
##

The History of NASCAR.
RC 52001.
by Ann McGuire.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Traces the history of the American sport of stock car racing
from its informal beginnings in the South to the 1948
incorporation of the National Association for Stock Car
Automobile Racing (NASCAR). Describes subsequent racing
competitions through the 1990s and some of the sport's
famous drivers. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 52001.
##

Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays.
RC 52181.
by Peg Kehret.
read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara.
1 cassette.
Features eight stray dogs that were adopted from shelters
and went on to become service animals, actors, and heroes.
"Zorro, the Champion That Nobody Wanted" relates how a
large, lively canine became a star on a flyball team. For
grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 52181.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

The Quicksand Pony.
RC 48419.
by Alison Lester.
read by June Carter.
1 cassette.
Australia. Biddy is excited to join her parents on their
annual cattle drive. But when her beloved pony, Bella, gets
stuck in quicksand, Biddy is forced to leave her behind.
Hoping that the tide has freed Bella, Biddy returns--only to
find mysterious footprints leading the pony away. For grades
4-7. 1997.
RC 48419.
##

One Thing I'm Good At.
RC 50292.
by Karen Lynn Williams.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
Fourth-grader Julie is having a terrible year--she is
failing school, her father is sick, and her teenage sister
is moody and mean. Julie can think of nothing she is good
at. It takes her preschool brother, Bean, to prove her
wrong. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 50292.
##

Mean, Mean Maureen Green.
RC 50293.
by Judy Cox.
read by Grace Ragsdale.
1 cassette.
When Lilley begins third grade, she is horrified to learn
that bully Maureen Green is on her bus route. Lilley's new
friend, Adam, tells her to stop being a wimp. Either she
must stand up to Maureen or learn to ride her bike to
school. For grades 2-4. 1999.
RC 50293.
##

A Blizzard Year: Timmy's Almanac of the Seasons.
RC 50296.
by Gretel Ehrlich.
read by Marilyn Gleason.
1 cassette.
The year she turns thirteen, Timmy and her parents
experience a terrible blizzard on their Wyoming ranch. In
her journal Timmy tells of the storm's impact during the
following months as her family struggles to avoid
foreclosure. Desperate, Timmy sends out an e-mail plea for
help. For grades 4-7. 1999.
RC 50296.
##

Jade Green: A Ghost Story.
RC 50297.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
South Carolina, 1880s. Orphaned Judith Sparrow is welcomed
at her uncle's house to start a new life. Unbeknownst to
her, the house is haunted by a young girl, Jade Green, who
died there years ago. But Judith soon sees her ghost. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
RC 50297.
##

A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories.
RC 50305.
by Richard Peck.
read by Gary Roan.
1 cassette.
In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week
each summer he and his little sister spent with his
grandmother. Joey likes the train ride and his feisty,
independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and
shoots a shotgun. For grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 50305.
##

Why Leopard Has Spots: Dan Stories from Liberia.
RC 50438.
by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert.
read by Chuck Young.
1 cassette.
Six West African folktales traditionally told for
entertainment and instruction. When the title piece begins,
leopard's coat is one solid color. The story not only
explains why leopard now has spots, but also why leopards
chase deer and why friends should not lie to each other. For
grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 50438.
##

Lightning Time.
RC 50550.
by Douglas Rees.
read by Michael Kramer.
1 cassette.
Theodore's father wants him to put aside his hobby of
telegraphy and concentrate on getting into Harvard to become
a publisher. But the boy is inspired by abolitionist John
Brown, and, after witnessing the death of a black man,
Theodore joins Brown's insurrection. For grades 6-9. 1997.
RC 50550.
##

Wemberly Worried.
RC 50855.
by Kevin Henkes.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Wemberly worries about everything--big things, little
things, and even in-between things. She worries all day
long. Her biggest worry is about going to school for the
first time. But Wemberly gets a surprise when she arrives
for the first day. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
RC 50855.
##

A Treasury of Pirate Stories.
RC 50863.
compiled by Tony Bradman.
read by Russ Weinstein.
1 cassette.
Thirteen stories about pirates by authors such as Ruth
Ainsworth, Colin McNaughton, Pat Hutchins, Joan Aiken, Tony
Robinson, Geoffrey Hayes, Emily Arnold McCully, Sara Conkey,
and Margaret Mahy. Includes selections from Barrie's _Peter
Pan (RC 23643)_, Ransome's _Swallows and Amazons (RC
22220)_, and Stevenson's _Treasure Island (RC 18121)_. For
grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 50863.
##

Kneeknock Rise.
RC 50866.
by Natalie Babbitt.
read by Maxine Wasserman.
1 cassette (Reissue).
The village of Instep is famous for Megrimum, the mysterious
monster that lives atop Kneeknock Rise and moans when it's
raining. When Egan's cousin Ada goads him into climbing the
Rise to look for the creature, Egan discovers a mystery of
human nature. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1970.
RC 50866.
##

The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3.
RC 50909.
by Lemony Snicket.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _The Reptile Room (RC 50908)_ the
Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who
worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its
loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold
soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg
leg. For grades 4-7.  Bestseller 2000.
RC 50909.
##

The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4.
RC 50910.
by Lemony Snicket.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _The Wide Window (RC 50909)_ the saga of
the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at
a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due
course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another
disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 50910.
##

The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5.
RC 50911.
by Lemony Snicket.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity--
which here means trouble--when they attend the Prufrock
Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing Vice
Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf
reappears in this sequel to _The Miserable Mill (RC 50910)_.
For grades 4-7. 2000.
RC 50911.
##

Kite.
RC 51192.
by Melvin Burgess.
read by John Lescault.
1 cassette.
England, 1960s. Story of a boy's courage to act on moral
principle and his love for wildlife. Although the landowner
for whom his father works as a gamekeeper hates all birds of
prey, Taylor and his friend Alan raise an endangered red
kite in secret. For grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 51192.
##

Bonjour, Babar! The Six Unabridged Classics by the Creator
of Babar.
RC 51368.
by Jean de Brunhoff.
read by Barbara Caruso.
1 cassette.
Contains the six stories written by Brunhoff between 1931
and 1937. These tales, chronicling the life and adventures
of Babar the elephant, include _The Story of Babar_, _The
Travels of Babar_, _Babar the King_, _Babar and Zephir_,
_Babar and His Children_, and _Babar and Father Christmas_.
For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000.
RC 51368.
##

Wild Blood.
RC 51402.
by Kate Thompson.
read by Ann Hodapp.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Midnight's Choice (RC 51401)_ Tess spends
the summer before her decisive fifteenth birthday in Ireland
with her cousins. She enjoys "switching" into different
animal shapes, but when her cousins disappear in the woods,
she must face her fears to save them. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 51402.
##

Miracle's Boys.
RC 51471.
by Jacqueline Woodson.
read by Bob Moore.
1 cassette.
Three orphaned African American brothers confront the
challenges of growing up in New York City. The eldest,
Ty'ree, works to support the boys; hostile and sullen
Charlie returns from two years in detention; and Lafayette,
the youngest, longs for family closeness. Some strong
language. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Award.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51471.
##

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie.
RC 51475.
by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
The Rugrats crew arrives in the City of Light so that Stu
Pickles can repair his mechanical Reptar. It looks like
Reptarland head Coco LaBouche is the answer to Chuckie's
wish for a new mom. But LaBouche is hiding something. A
novelization of the feature film. For grades 3-6. 
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51475.
##

Waiting for Odysseus.
RC 51614.
by Clemence McLaren.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
Presents the story of Odysseus's epic journey from the
feminine viewpoint: through the eyes of his faithful wife,
Penelope, the sorceress Circe, the goddess Athena, and the
old family servant Eurycleia. Penelope begins the tale with
her meeting Odysseus when cousin Helen's father invited
suitors. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
RC 51614.
##

Shiva's Fire.
RC 51704.
by Suzanne Fisher Staples.
read by Yolande Bavan.
2 cassettes.
Parvati feels destined to dance. At eleven, she is invited
by a Guru to study sacred forms of the art, and she must
leave her family. But the most difficult decision comes
later, when she must choose between her heart's desire and
her devotion to dance. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
2000.
RC 51704.
##

The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf.
RC 51729.
by Gerald Morris.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
Feisty young Lynet journeys to King Arthur's court seeking a
champion to rescue her older sister Lyonesse from the Red
Knight. Lynet is joined by a dwarf and a kitchen knave,
neither of whom is what he seems. Sequel to _The Squire, His
Knight, and His Lady (RC 49598)_. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 51729.
##

The Hardy Boys: _The Tower Treasure_, _The House on the
Cliff_, _The Secret of the Old Mill_.
RC 51783.
by Franklin W. Dixon.
read by Brian Conn.
2 cassettes.
Three classic mysteries featuring brothers Frank and Joe
Hardy. In the _The Tower Treasure_, the boys investigate the
theft of a friend's jalopy; in _The House on the Cliff_,
they become involved with smugglers; and in _The Secret of
the Old Mill_, they search for a counterfeiter. For grades
3-6. 1927.
RC 51783.
##

The Folk Keeper.
RC 51788.
by Franny Billingsley.
read by Ann Hodapp.
1 cassette.
The orphan Corinna transforms herself into Corin because
only boys are Folk Keepers, appeasers of the evil Folk. Her
identity is further challenged at her new post near the sea
when she discovers her heritage as a Sealmaiden, and she
must draw upon all her gifts to stay alive. For grades 5-8.
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 1999.
RC 51788.
##

Castaways of the _Flying Dutchman_.
RC 51900.
by Brian Jacques.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
One night in Copenhagen in 1620, a mute boy stows away on
the _Flying Dutchman_ as it sets sail. He and his dog are
rescued from the doomed ship by an angel who imbues them
with special gifts to aid others--beginning with a village
in 1896 England. For grades 5-8.  Bestseller 2001.
RC 51900.
##

In the Shade of the Níspero Tree.
RC 51919.
by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
1 cassette.
Puerto Rico, 1961. Blonde-haired Teresa learns lessons about
racism, poverty, and friendship when she leaves her
neighborhood school to attend a private academy. After
hurting her dark-haired, longtime friend, Ana, Teresa
realizes her mistake and tries to make amends. For grades 4-
7. 1999.
RC 51919.
##

The Boxer.
RC 51930.
by Kathleen Karr.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
New York City, 1880s. Fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods learns
how to box professionally in prison while serving time for
an illegal match. After his release, Johnny continues to box
in order to support his mother and five younger siblings.
For grades 6-9. 2000.
RC 51930.
##

Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell.
RC 51938.
by David A. Adler.
read by L.J. Ganser.
1 cassette.
Spending the weekend in the city with his friend Tamika and
her aunt and uncle, Andy sees four hamsters wearing
"parachutes" drift to the ground. He decides to find out who
is mistreating the animals. Beginning chapter book. Sequel
to _School Trouble for Andy Russell (RC 49524)_. For grades
2-4. 2000.
RC 51938.
##

The Secret of Shadow Ranch.
RC 51939.
by Carolyn Keene.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and
immediately finds herself involved in the search for a
phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For grades 3-6. 1931.
RC 51939.
##

Aunt Morbelia and the Screaming Skulls.
RC 51946.
by Joan Carris.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
1 cassette.
When Todd learns his great aunt, Morbelia, is coming to live
with his family, he tells his best friend, Jeff, the
situation is "horribulous." But Aunt Morbelia proves to be a
very good teacher and teller of tales. Prequel to _Beware
the Ravens, Aunt Morbelia (RC 43423)_. For grades 4-7. 1990.
RC 51946.
##

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_Foreign Language Books_
The following cassette titles are available in the languages
designated.

_Spanish_
El Comando Tribulación: El Drama Continuo de los Dejados
Atrás (Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left
Behind).
RC 50983.
por Tim LaHaye y Jerry B. Jenkins.
leído por Juan Ramírez.
3 cassettes.
Millones de habitantes de la Tierra ascendieron al Cielo,
pero los dejados atras tienen que enfrentarse con los siete
años de la Tribulación.  Mucha gente no sobrevivirá la
devastación que viene.  Los miembros del Comando
Tribulación--Raimundo Steele, Cloé Steele, Bruno Barnes y
Camilo Williams--hacen lo que pueden, pero aún uno de ellos
va a morirse.  Sigue a _Dejados Atrás (RC 50980)_. [Many of
Earth's inhabitants have been taken to Heaven, but those
left behind face seven years of tribulation. Some will not
survive the coming devastation. The Tribulation Force
members do what they can, but even one of them will soon be
dead. Sequel to _Dejados Atrás (RC 50980)_.] 1998.
RC 50983.
##

¡Yo!.
RC 50984.
por Julia Alvarez.
leído por María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Las amigas de Yolanda y la familia García quieren vengarse
de ella.  Yolanda ha escrito un libro chismoso de gran
acogida revelando las vidas y los secretos de sus amigas. 
Ahora, ellas van a charlar acerca de ella.  Languaje
injurioso y descripciones de índole sexual. (Yolanda's
friends and the Garcia family want revenge. Yolanda has
written about their lives and secrets in her popular novel.
Now it is their turn to speak their minds about her.
Descriptions of sex and strong language.) 1999.
RC 50984.
##

Lo Es: Una Memoria ('Tis: A Memoir).
RC 50985.
por Frank McCourt.
leído por Juan Ramírez.
4 cassettes.
En esta secuela a _Las Cenizas de Angela (RC46999)_, McCourt
continua su autobiografía abarcando el período de 1949,
cuando llega en Nueva York a la edad de diecinueve años,
hasta la muerte de su padre en 1985.  Recuerda sus
experiencias acostumbrándose a la vida en los Estados Unidos
donde logra una educación, una carrera, un matrimonio y una
familia.  Entre la narrativa, McCourt mezcla las memorias de
su propia niñez irlandesa.  Lenguaje injurioso. (This sequel
to _Las Cenizas de Angela (RC 46999)_ continues McCourt's
reminiscences from October 1949, when he arrives in New York
City at age nineteen, until his father's funeral in 1985.
Describes his adjustments to America--gaining an education,
finding a career, marrying, and raising a family--interwoven
with childhood memories. Some strong language.) 1999.
RC 50985.
##

Besos en el Desierto/Desert Kiss.
RC 51652.
por Gloria Alvarez.
leído por María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Por fin, el geólogo Patricia Martínez tiene la oportunidad
de irse en una expedición al Desierto Solitario en una parte
remota de Texas.  Pero su guía va a ser Daniel Rivera el
hombre a quien Patricia años atras le robó el corazón y
luego se lo rompió sin ninguna explicación.  Y ahora los dos
van a estar solos en el desierto.  Descripciones de índole
sexual y de lenguaje injurioso.  Edición bilingüe en inglés
y español. (Archaeologist Patricia Martínez is finally
getting the chance to go on an expedition into Texas's
Solitario Desert. But her guide is Daniel Rivera, a man
whose heart she broke years ago. Neither is prepared for
what they discover in the desert. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bilingual book in English and in
Spanish.) 1999.
RC 51652.
##

Sueños de Verano/Summer Dreams.
RC 51653.
por Hebby Roman.
leído por María Pino.
2 cassettes.
Natalia y Rafael eran buenos amigos en su juventud debido a
la abuela de Natalia.  Como adultos,  tomaron distintos
caminos y se despidieron.  Ahora Natalia regresa a visitar a
su abuela en Nueva México, terminando un noviazgo de mucho
tiempo.  Al llegar, Natalia se pregunta si Rafael todavía
estaría interesado en una maestra de escuela amante de los
libros como ella.  Algunas descripciones de índole sexual. 
Edición bilingüe en inglés y español.(As children, Natalia
and Rafael were close friends because of her grandmother. As
adults, they went separate ways. Now Natalia has broken a
longtime engagement and returned to visit her grandmother in
New Mexico, wondering if Rafael will be interested in a
bookish schoolteacher. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bilingual edition in English and in Spanish.) 1999.
RC 51653.
##



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Talking Book Magazines

Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.

American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Appétit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating 
     libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and
     Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
     Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
     Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins
     Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health
     Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Français (French; monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on
     one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (6
     issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July,
     December-January)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Sélections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
     from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)