Braille Book Review July-August 2007 Volume 76, Number 4 _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large-print, braille, and computer diskette formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. Readers can receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information through the Internet by accessing the the NLS home page at http://www.loc.gov/nls. To order books or for subscription changes, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Library of Congress, Washington 2007 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Foreign Language Books Spanish Braille Magazines ### In Brief Journal Français merges with France-Amérique In April 2007, the monthly French-language publication Journal Français merged with the biweekly newspaper France-Amérique. Current subscribers to Journal Français will continue to receive the revamped publication, France-Amérique, every two weeks. France-Amérique features French news analysis, trends, interviews, book and film reviews, travel advice, gastronomy, resources on French- language skills, and information on the French-American community in the United States. The following information is reprinted from two issues of NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals. Flash, February–March 2007, volume 3, issue 3 Network libraries prepare for distribution of digital talking books and players With the launch of digital talking books and players less than a year away, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, is preparing the network of cooperating libraries for the transition. The Digital Transition Advisory Committee, established to advise NLS and to help communicate distribution plans to librarians and patrons, is playing an important role in the preparations. The group met for the first time on January 30–31 to discuss the draft transition plans and develop methods of informing the network agencies about them. "NLS wishes to ensure network libraries have all the resources necessary for a successful digital conversion," says NLS director Frank Kurt Cylke. "The recent meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to inform committee members about current distribution plans, seek their advice, and address challenges libraries may face as they begin distributing players and circulating digital audiobooks." The funding factor The committee, which succeeds the Digital Long-Term Planning Group, examined a range of issues. Following presentations on the current transition budget, the digital transition time line, and the status of digital talking-book development, the committee considered how resource availability at the time of implementation might affect libraries. More specifically, the group discussed how individual library funding will impact book and player distribution, shelving options, title duplication, circulation system modifications, and digital-book copy allotment. Due to technical and cost-related factors, NLS has altered its original plans for digital audiobook distribution. Instead of immediately implementing a hybrid model—mass producing popular titles while duplicating low-demand titles on an as-needed basis—NLS has determined to mass duplicate all digital-book titles. An efficient hybrid system is not yet feasible because effective duplication-on- demand technologies are as yet insufficiently refined, and diverse library circulation systems would be unprepared to sustain the disruptions duplication-on-demand implementation would be likely to entail. NLS plans to revisit hybrid-system development concepts once full mass-duplication implementation has been accomplished— approximately three to five years after the primary system has been launched and adjusted. The committee also discussed copy allotment issues. The cost of flash-memory cartridges, which is likely to drop significantly during the next several years, will play a key role in determining the number of copies of individual titles available to libraries throughout the transition. After some discussion, the committee agreed that possible temporary copy allotment reductions could probably be offset through careful management of such variables as declining cartridge costs, cartridge recycling, the use of interlibrary loan, and perhaps some innovative short-term centralized storage strategies. The NLS equipment control officer briefed the Digital Transition Advisory Committee on NLS policies concerning digital talking-book machine distribution. National readership levels will determine the number of players each regional library will receive. Regional libraries will decide how to allot players to subregional libraries. As for player distribution to patrons, veterans and Ten-Squared Talking-Book Club members (those readers 100 years of age and older) will receive first consideration. Beyond these priorities, each network library must establish its own lending policies. Other issues the committee addressed included the learning curve associated with operating new technology, the need to develop a tracking system to ensure the safe return of the digital devices, digital-book shelving requirements, future digital-book download capabilities, digital magazine format, distinguishing advanced from basic players, and demonstrating the new players at 2008 consumer conventions. The group agreed to revisit each topic in detail in the coming months. Transition communication In addition to discussing the challenges libraries may experience during implementation, the committee looked at effective ways by which network library staff could be kept up to date on transition developments. Because funding and technology-related factors will affect player distribution throughout the transition, it is especially important to keep libraries appraised of changes throughout the process. The committee proposed various communication efforts to facilitate the flow of information. These included online instruction and discussion sessions and a communication plan to supplement the Flash newsletter. Communication with patrons was an important issue for the group. Members were particularly concerned with how to address misconceptions patrons may have regarding production and allocation of digital players—a process that will occur over a four-year period beginning in 2008. NLS agreed to the committee's request to circulate the current digital transition time line among libraries and patrons. The committee further decided to share this information with patrons through local communication channels. NLS Network Division chief and committee chair Carolyn Sung said that "the central goal is to get the new talking books and players into our patrons' hands as efficiently as possible. Flexibility and open communication channels are fundamental to making that happen." Finally, the committee considered how to inform patrons of digital title availability. After some discussion, the group agreed that the current method of announcing new cassette titles—through listings in the bimonthly patron publication Talking Book Topics—should be supplemented with a special notation to indicate the availability of the books in digital format. Moving ahead At the end of the first Digital Transition Advisory Committee meeting, NLS was better equipped to move forward with two distribution- related projects. During the upcoming prelaunch test, patrons selected by eight regional libraries will test prototypes of the digital talking books and players. Also, NLS will examine digital copy allotment of older book titles. Both projects will ensure that distribution plans stay on course. Members of the Digital Transition Advisory Committee Consumer groups - Chris Gray, American Council of the Blind - George Brummell, Blinded Veterans Association - David Andrews, National Federation of the Blind Network libraries - Lissa Shanahan, Indiana Regional Library, Midlands Conference - Jill Lewis, Maryland Regional Library, Northern Conference - Ruth Hemphill, Tennessee Regional Library, Southern Conference - Bessie Oakes, Utah Regional Library, Western Conference - Karen Keninger, Iowa Regional Library, Consortium of User Libraries State libraries - Irene Padilla, Maryland State Department of Education Division of Library Development and Services - Robert Maier, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - Michael York, New Hampshire State Library - Doris Ott, North Dakota State Library - Peggy Rudd, Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Donna Jones Morris, Utah State Library Division Flash, April 2007, volume 3, issue 4 Library of Congress marks the end of an era and embarks on another Last analog cassette player produced, ushering in a digital era February 17, 2007, was a historic day for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, as it produced its last cassette book machine (CBM). During a ceremony held on March 1, 2007, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Telex Communications, Inc., presented NLS with the milestone C-1 player—the 1,248,113th unit manufactured by the company since 1983. This event marks the end of the analog machine's successful era and signals NLS's foray into the production and distribution phase of digital talking books (DBs) and players. "Analog audiocassette and cassette-book machine technology has been the backbone of the NLS system, but it is outdated and nearing the end of its useful life," said Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "Our patrons have heightened expectations of service improvements, especially those who are tech savvy. Their expectations, along with the impending obsolescence of key elements of analog technology, warrant the conversion to a digital system." The CBM has proven popular, reliable, and useful to generations of talking-book readers. Since 1969, 1.5 million CBMs have been manufactured and distributed to more than 25 million NLS patrons. These machines were designed to play audiocassettes recorded at 15/16 inches per second on 4-track tapes, allowing up to six hours of playback time per cassette. Throughout the machine's existence, NLS has continuously enhanced the machine's functionality. However, recent advances in digital technology promise to further improve the patron experience. Spare parts purchase Despite the digital transition, NLS will continue to support the needs of cassette book readers. CBMs will remain in circulation throughout the transition period until digital titles and players are fully integrated. "Though production of the CBM has ceased, NLS will continue to provide CBMs from our existing inventory and cassette audiobooks to our patrons during the transition to digital talking books and players," said Michael Katzmann, chief, Materials Development Division. "The use of CBMs will decline rapidly with the introduction of the digital player; however, we expect some patrons to continue using CBMs beyond 2012." CBMs will be needed for patrons wishing to read audiobooks that have not been converted to digital. Additionally, some people will prefer using familiar technology. To ensure ongoing availability of CBMs through 2011, the full transition period, NLS invested nearly $5.6 million in spare parts to repair CBMs as needed. NLS researched and analyzed the repairs made over the past several years to determine which parts would be needed to keep CBMs functioning through 2011. The spare parts purchased—mostly rubber parts and playback heads—will be used for routine repairs needed to keep the CBMs in working order. In total, sixty-six different types of parts were purchased to repair up to 575,000 machines. These parts are expected to last as long as the current life cycle of the C-1 player, which is estimated at ten years. C-1 No. 1248113, the last CBM manufactured, is expected to be in service until the digital transition is complete. Moving forward With CBM manufacturing past, NLS is fully focused on producing and distributing digital talking books and players. Flash-cartridge procurement has already started and will be followed by flash-cartridge production and duplication. In August, NLS expects to begin manufacturing the initial lot of DB containers and labels. This is the last step prior to full player procurement. Digital Talking Book (DB) Milestones Completed - Defined and prioritized DB features - Coordinated development and publication of Specifications for the Digital Talking Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86) - Simulated DB player using a personal computer - Developed computer-based, life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) model for the NLS system and for candidate digital systems - Developed computer software for DB production and presentation - Developed software to test conformance of players and DBs with the ANSI/NISO standard - User survey - Player transition study - Distribution flash cartridge study - Player and flash-cartridge design contract awarded - Distribution-system design contract awarded - Distribution-system design contract Phase I and II - Preliminary design review - Player and flash cartridge developed - Designed DB containers and labels - Web-Magazine pilot concluded - Web-Book pilot launched - Digital data-management system designed Start 1/12/04–Finish 10/1/08 The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, are shown with start dates in parentheses. - Distribution system implementation (10/1/06) - Flash cartridge production (3/1/07) - Flash cartridge duplication (5/1/07) - Manufacture initial lot of DB containers and labels (8/1/07) - Full player production (9/1/07) For information on the NLS digital project, contact: Jean M. Moss Digital Projects Coordinator jemo@loc.gov Fax: (202) 707-1690 To view the Strategic Business Plan on the Web, visit: http://www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan/businessplan2006.html Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. 2007 braille college football schedule available The 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) braille college football schedule is available again this year, including 119 Division 1-A and some requested Division 1-AA teams. Also included are the results of the 2006–2007 bowls, the Associated Press top twenty- five final polls, the 2007–2008 bowl schedule, and more. The cost of the schedule is $10.00. To order, contact: Allen H. Gillis 302 Schaeffel Road Cullman, AL 35055 (Please make checks payable to Allen H. Gillis.) For more information call (256) 734-4047 or e-mail gill4047@bellsouth.net. Biography of Louis Braille wins book award The biography Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius (BR 16790), published by the National Braille Press, was selected as a winner at the May 2007 New England Book Show. The book, by C. Michael Mellor, won in the category General Trade, Illustrated. The book is among 160,000 new titles published in the United States every year. The annual juried New England Book Show, which has been held in Boston since 1956, recognizes the year's most outstanding works by New England publishers, printers, and graphic designers. Books are selected for their design, quality of materials, and workmanship. NLS patrons may request Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius from their local libraries. To purchase the book, contact the National Braille Press at 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4302; visit its web site at www.nbp.org; or call 800-548-7323 or (617) 266-6160, extension 20. ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the infomation 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 occurence, as in "some strong language." _Nonfiction_ Nonfiction Empire of the Stars: Obsession, Friendship, and Betrayal in the Quest for Black Holes BR 16322 by Arthur I. 5 volumes Examines the history of astrophysics in the early twentieth century when the concept of black holes was hotly debated by a young graduate student from India and a leading British scientist. Discusses their professional rivalry and its repercussions on their personal lives and the scientific community. 2005. BR 16322 ## Einstein's Heroes: Imagining the World through the Language of Mathematics BR 16329 by Robyn Arianrhod 3 volumes Combines history, biography, and science to portray the ways in which Einstein's respect for Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, and James Clerk Maxwell helped formulate his theories of relativity. Discusses Maxwell's equations for electricity and magnetism and the relevance of mathematics in building models of physical discovery. 2005. BR 16329 ## The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke BR 16335 by Suze Orman 3 volumes Financial advisor, author of The Road to Wealth (RC 52889), explains money basics to twenty- and thirty-year-olds. Discusses FICO scores, credit cards, student loans, retirement, investing, home and car ownership, and relationship money-mergers. Provides information to a younger audience who can use time to their advantage. Bestseller. 2005. BR 16335 ## Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats; a Year of Deliciously Different Dinners BR 16380 by Rachael Ray 4 volumes The host of television's "30-Minute Meals" offers a collection of recipes that can take you through an entire year without having the same meal twice. Ray's concept is to create numerous variations from several master recipes just by changing some of the ingredients. Bestseller. 2005. BR 16380 ## Rage to Survive: The Etta James Story BR 16382 by Etta James and David Ritz 3 volumes Autobiography of African American native of Los Angeles, who began singing gospel at church in the 1940s at age five and developed into a blues, jazz, and soul singer. James recalls her unstable childhood, drug addiction, love affairs, and career with other notable musicians. Strong language. 1995. BR 16382 ## Forever a Soldier: Unforgettable Stories of Wartime Service BR 16390 edited by Tom Wiener 3 volumes Veterans recall experiences of battle from World War I to the war in Iraq. Soldiers' letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories provide personal accounts of D-Day, the Tet offensive, heroic actions, and sinking ships. Includes an interview with Senator John McCain about his captivity in Vietnam. 2005. BR 16390 ## Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth BR 16393 by Sharon Lawrence 4 volumes Interviews with family, friends, and musicians about the life of guitarist/songwriter Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970). Traces Hendrix's rise from backup roles to success in Europe and the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Covers Hendrix's drug and business problems and tragic death and the contest over his estate. Some strong language. 2005. BR 16393 ## Born Amish BR 16402 by Ruth Irene Garrett and Deborah Morse-Kahn 1 volume Ruth Irene Garrett (born 1974) describes her Iowa childhood in an Old Order Amish community. Discusses the work involved in running a traditional farm and the chores and responsibilities of each family member. Recounts entering the outside world when she married an "Englisher" and was shunned by her people. 2004. BR 16402 ## Sleeping with Custer and the 7th Cavalry: An Embedded Reporter in Iraq BR 16421 by Walter C. 3 volumes CNN foreign correspondent, embedded for three weeks in 2003 with a U.S. army reconnaissance unit in Iraq, describes the training provided to journalists, the drive to Baghdad, and the fighting he witnessed. Also relates a 2004 visit during which he reported on the country's conditions. Violence and strong language. 2005. BR 16421 ## Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor after Your Third Martini BR 16427 by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg 2 volumes A satirist and a physician compile strange-but-true facts about the human body. Answers questions such as "Can carrots improve your vision?" "What are goose bumps?" "Does warm milk really put you to sleep?" and "Does marijuana help glaucoma?" Strong language. Bestseller. 2005. BR 16427 ## The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: Two Hundred Delicious Recipes Ready in Thirty Minutes or Less BR 16448 by Arthur Agatston 3 volumes Fast cookery for dieters recommended by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (BR 15395). Includes healthy appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005. BR 16448 ## Divided by God: America's Church-State Problem—and What We Should Do about It BR 16450 by Noah Feldman 3 volumes Studies the relationship between religion and the U.S. government from America's colonial days to the twenty-first century. Discusses controversies over the Bible, the Pledge of Allegiance, same-sex marriage, and the teaching of evolution. 2005. BR 16450 ## Beethoven: The Universal Composer BR 16487 by Edmund Morris 2 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian chronicles the life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827). Portrays the musician's struggle against "epic odds" including numerous medical problems (deafness, colitis, arthritis, cirrhosis) and loneliness. Also describes his genius for creating symphonies and sonatas. 2005. BR 16487 ## Forgotten Crimes: The Holocaust and People with Disabilities BR 16490 by Suzanne E. 2 volumes Lawyer and journalist details Germany's "euthanasia" programs of 1935 to 1945, in which as many as 750,000 children and adults with physical and mental disabilities were killed. Draws on historical records and survivor interviews to describe Nazi medical philosophies, sterilization laws, methods, and organizers—and the legacy of the atrocities. 2004. BR 16490 ## A Raisin in the Sun with Connections BR 16492 by Lorraine Hansberry 2 volumes A three-act play about a middle-class black family, the Youngers, living in 1950s Chicago. Mama's large insurance settlement from her husband's death becomes a divisive factor when each family member has a different dream for spending the money. Contains related commentary by other writers. 1958. BR 16492 ## The Pet Lover's Guide to First Aid and Emergencies BR 16493 by Thomas K. 2 volumes Veterinarian explains how to recognize and treat dogs' and cats' common medical emergencies including heatstroke, broken bones, lacerations, poisoning, allergic reactions, and skin, ear, and eye conditions. Provides instructions for performing CPR and preparing a first aid kit. Guide is organized by symptom and severity level, not clinical diagnosis. 2006. BR 16493 ## Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More! The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals BR 16497 by Martin L. 2 volumes A pediatric neurologist's guide to the treatment of neurobehavioral and neuropsychiatric problems in children —some that may coexist. Includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, sensory integration dysfunction, tics, depression, bipolar depression, oppositional defiance, and central auditory processing disorders. 2005. BR 16497 ## How to Be Idle BR 16499 by Tom Hodgkinson 2 volumes British author's argument for leisurely living as an alternative to a fast-paced, overworked lifestyle. Offers hour-by- hour reflections on sleeping late, taking long lunches, napping, imbibing, lolling in public, fishing, making love, and celebrating holidays. Uses examples from literature, poetry, and philosophy. 2005. BR 16499 ## The Best of Oscar Wilde: Selected Plays and Literary Criticism BR 16500 by Oscar Wilde 4 volumes A selection of work by Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde (1854– 1900). Includes the plays Salomé, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Brief literary criticism from various sources and introduction by professor Sylvan Barnet. 2004. BR 16500 ## John Muir: Magnificent Tramp BR 16502 by Rod Miller 2 volumes Concise biography of Scottish-born John Muir (1838–1914), remembered as a staunch conservationist, founder of the Sierra Club, and champion of national parks. Discusses how Muir's love for the natural environment shaped his philosophy, travel adventures, scientific studies, writing, and political battles. 2005. BR 16502 ## On Michael Jackson BR 16504 by Margo Jefferson 1 volume Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for the New York Times pens an essay analyzing the complexity of pop musician Michael Jackson. Traces Jackson's curious transformations over time from child prodigy to accused criminal and studies the people and events that influenced him. Strong language. 2006. BR 16504 ## Ariel: The Restored Edition BR 16537 by Sylvia Plath 1 volume Sylvia Plath's last manuscript before committing suicide in 1963 is restored to her preferred selections and arrangement of poems by her daughter Frieda Hughes. Hughes's foreword discusses the confessional voice in this poetry and her parents' complex marriage. 2004. BR 16537 ## Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook BR 16575 by Martha Stewart 4 volumes Stewart, author of Martha Stewart, Menus for Entertaining (BR 9602), offers a compendium of baking tips and techniques and more than two hundred recipes for biscuits, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and breads. 2005. BR 16575 ## Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism BR 16610 by Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster 2 volumes Biography of Catholic priest Michael McGivney (1852–1890), who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Chronicles McGivney's Connecticut childhood and call to the priesthood. Describes the social and economic conditions that led to his concept of an organization for helping impoverished Irish immigrants improve their life. 2006. BR 16610 ## She Got Up off the Couch: And Other Heroic Acts from Mooreland, Indiana BR 16611 by Haven Kimmel 3 volumes Following A Girl Named Zippy (BR 14575), Kimmel continues her saga of growing up in Indiana in the 1970s. Recounts her mother's decision to go to college and become a teacher to help the family's finances, and how that decision caused marital problems for her parents. 2006. BR 16611 ## The Life of David BR 16614 by Robert Pinsky 2 volumes Former poet laureate of the United States recounts the life of another poet, King David, generally considered the author of the Psalms. Portrays David's life, reign, accomplishments, and failings through biblical depictions of his relationships with Goliath, Bathsheba, Saul, Jonathan, Abigail, Absalom, and Solomon. 2005. BR 16614 ## Louis Armstrong's New Orleans BR 16619 by Thomas Brothers 4 volumes Music professor explores the city of jazz musician Louis Armstrong's youth, early-twentieth-century New Orleans, which he describes as divided by caste and color even among African Americans. Analyzes the way church music blended with blues and ragtime to create a unique sound. Recounts the influence of Jim Crow laws. 2006. BR 16619 ## Make It Now, Bake It Later! The Next Generation: More than Two Hundred Easy and Delicious Recipes for Make-Ahead Dishes BR 16625 by Ann Goodfellow and Scott Goodfellow 2 volumes Updated version of a 1958 cookbook offers old favorites and new dishes adapted for modern tastes. Recipes list ingredients needed at the outset and those needed to finish the dish later, ways to store the unfinished dish, and final steps before serving. Includes appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. 2004. BR 16625 ## But You Can Feel It: A Statement of My Mother When I Returned Empty Handed Saying, "I Can't See It" BR 16643 by Emil B. 4 volumes Blind author recounts his life from his boyhood in a log cabin and struggles for an education to international recognition in the field of vocational training for visually impaired persons. Chronicles his establishment in 1949 of the Emil Fries Piano Hospital and Training Center for piano servicing and tuning. 1980. BR 16643 ## Self-Esteem and Adjusting with Blindness: The Process of Responding to Life's Demands BR 16647 by Dean W. 4 volumes Third edition of a manual written for professionals who work with blind and low-vision individuals. Topics include an overview of blindness and its meaning for the individual. Describes the adjustment to the condition, psychological implications, and issues of self-esteem. Includes case studies. 2004. BR 16647 ## The Volumetrics Eating Plan: Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories BR 16649 by Barbara Rolls 3 volumes Nutritionist offers a lifestyle guide and cookbook for weight loss that emphasizes healthy eating, hunger control, and calorie reduction. Explains how to personalize the program. Includes recipes for meats, poultry, seafood, soups, salads, pasta, beans, vegetarian dishes, and desserts. Companion to Volumetrics Weight Control Plan (BR 13734). 2005. BR 16649 ## Blindness: What It Is, What It Does, and How to Live with It BR 16701 by Thomas J. 3 volumes The national chaplain of the Blinded Veterans Association addresses psychological and physical rehabilitation of adventitiously blind adults. Highlights issues associated with mobility, interpersonal communication, employment, finances, and well-being. Discusses special concerns regarding blind children, the elderly, congenitally blind persons, and those with other mental or physical conditions. 1961. BR 16701 ## Blindness: Modern Approaches to the Unseen Environment BR 16702 edited by Paul A. 7 volumes Wide-ranging essays about issues concerning the blind community. Thirty experts in various fields discuss educational, psychological, and vocational matters and the use and development of sensory aids such as canes, guide dogs, braille, and talking books. Also addresses the needs of deaf-blind individuals and blinded veterans. 1950. BR 16702 ## Look Great, Feel Great: Twelve Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now BR 16709 by Joyce Meyer 2 volumes Radio and television host and full-time minister offers her guide to attaining spiritual and physical health to boost self-esteem and better carry out God's work. Describes twelve aspects she deems as crucial to well-being, including eating right, exercising, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and trusting in God. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16709 ## Common Sense and Related Writings BR 16753 by Thomas Paine 2 volumes Eight essays written between 1774 and 1776 by American political phil- osopher and patriot Thomas Paine (1737–1809). Includes Thoughts on Defensive War, The American Crisis, Number 1, and Common Sense, a treatise advocating America's moral obligation for independence. Contains an introduction, biographical information, and detailed analysis of selected writings. 2001. BR 16753 ## The European Tribe BR 16755 by Caryl Phillips 2 volumes Oxford graduate Phillips, a Londoner born in the West Indies, set out in 1984 to learn firsthand what it means to be part of a minority in Europe. Observes that foreign workers in Germany have no civil rights, and reflects on ways white Europeans have imposed their culture and language on developing nations. 1987. BR 16755 ## The Tomb in Seville: Crossing Spain on the Brink of Civil War BR 16757 by Norman Lewis 1 volume A writer recalls his first trip to Spain in 1934, when he accompanied brother- in-law Eugene Corvaja on Eugene's quest of the family tomb. Describes the insurrection in Madrid that diverted their trek to Seville through Portugal, locals' reactions to the civil unrest, and his own discovery at journey's end. 2003. BR 16757 ## Wandering Home: A Long Walk across America's Most Hopeful Landscape, Vermont's Champlain Valley and New York's Adirondacks BR 16759 by Bill McKibben 1 volume Nature writer's account of hiking from his home in Vermont to New York's Adirondack Mountains. McKibben describes visits along the way with organic farmers, a vintner, a beekeeper, environmental studies students, and others who love nature. 2005. BR 16759 ## How to Make Black America Better: Leading African Americans Speak Out BR 16773 by Tavis Smiley 2 volumes Talk-show host and national radio commentator presents a collection of essays from twenty-eight black celebrities, addressing issues they view as vital to the African American community. Suggests a variety of solutions and challenges concerning family, responsibility, education, health, economics, the church's role, and the establishment of a legacy. 2001. BR 16773 ## Taking Care of Your Smile: A Teen's Guide to Dental Care BR 16776 by Autumn Libal and Christopher Hovius 1 volume Explains the physical and emotional importance of dental hygiene. Includes techniques for caring for your teeth and combating decay and stains by brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Examines the history of dentistry and provides information on orthodontic work like braces, porcelain veneers, and crowns. For senior high and older readers. 2005. BR 16776 ## ### _Fiction_ Ordinary Heroes BR 16387 by Scott Turow 4 volumes After his father's death, Stewart Dubinsky discovers a packet of letters written during World War II that reveal a secret past. Further investigation uncovers details of the desperate battlefield decisions his father made that led to a court-martial and imprisonment. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. BR 16387 ## The Darkest Child BR 16388 by Delores Phillips 4 volumes Thirteen-year-old African American Tangy Mae Quinn and her siblings suffer the cruel madness of their mother, Rozelle, amid poverty and racial inequalities of rural Georgia. Tangy fights for the strength to survive, finish school, and one day escape Rozelle's abuse. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. BR 16388 ## The Year of Pleasures BR 16391 by Elizabeth Berg 2 volumes Middle-aged Boston widow Betta Nolan follows the retirement dreams she shared with her late husband and moves to a small town in Illinois to start over. Renewing her friendships with women from college, Betta also opens a retail shop and makes friends with the townspeople. Some strong language. 2005. BR 16391 ## An Unfinished Season BR 16396 by Ward Just 3 volumes Suburban Chicago, early 1950s. During the summer before college, nineteen-year-old Wils Ravan works for a newspaper and attends debutante parties. He falls in love with Aurora Brule, daughter of psychiatrist and WWII veteran Jack Brule. But tragedy changes everything. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. BR 16396 ## Are We There Yet? BR 16397 by David Levithan 2 volumes Tricked by their parents into taking a trip to Italy together, high school student Elijah Silver and his twenty- three-year-old workaholic brother Danny have plenty of time to get to know each other again. But then they both fall for the beautiful Julia. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16397 ## Finding Lubchenko BR 16399 by Michael Simmons 2 volumes When his father is framed for murder and bioterrorism, sixteen-year-old Evan uses clues from a laptop he stole to find the real culprit. Joined by his friends Erika and Ruben, Evan travels from Seattle to Paris with his father's credit card to learn the truth. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16399 ## A Perfect Stranger: And Other Stories BR 16400 by Roxana Robinson 2 volumes Thirteen short stories exploring family relationships. In "Blind Man," a father copes with his daughter's fatal drug overdose. In "At the Beach," an incident involving a lost child ends a couple's indecision about having a baby. In the title piece, a feuding husband and wife host an opera scholar. 2005. BR 16400 ## Blood Ties: A Father Dowling Mystery BR 16401 by Ralph McInerny 2 volumes Twenty-two-year-old Martha Lynch seeks to find the identity of her birth mother while her biological father, Nathaniel Fleck, simultaneously tries to learn the fate of his child. Both Father Dowling and attorney Amos Cadbury know the truth but have doubts about sharing it. Then someone murders Fleck. 2005. BR 16401 ## The Christmas Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR 16428 by Jennifer Chiaverini 2 volumes Sarah discovers an unfinished Christmas quilt, along with antique ornaments and heirlooms, in the attic of her elderly friend Sylvia. Although Sylvia prefers a quiet holiday reminiscing about her family's traditions and hardships endured, Sarah infuses the season with joy. 2005. BR 16428 ## Bad Kitty BR 16432 by Michele Jaffe 2 volumes While vacationing with her family in Las Vegas, seventeen-year-old Irish Jamaican Jasmine Callihan stumbles upon a murder. With the help of her friends from California, aspiring police detective Jasmine investigates—and also falls in love. For senior high readers. 2006. BR 16432 ## The Bell Jar BR 16452 by Sylvia Plath 2 volumes Poet Plath's (1932–1963) semiauto- biographical novel of nineteen-year- old Esther Greenwood, a talented Massachusetts college student who questions her abilities and post-academia prospects as she struggles with aspects of love, sex, and self. Follows Esther through a mental breakdown, suicide attempts, and psychiatric therapy. Includes 1996 introduction by Frances McCullough. 1963. BR 16452 ## The Daybreakers: The Sacketts BR 16481 by Louis L'Amour 2 volumes 1860s. Young brothers Orrin and Tyrel Sackett leave Tennessee bound for the frontier town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. But before Orrin and Tyrel can settle down, they must bring law and order to the Wild West. Orrin becomes a marshal while Tyrel rules without a badge. 1960. BR 16481 ## Ride the River: The Sacketts BR 16486 by Louis L'Amour 2 volumes 1840s. Sixteen-year-old Echo, youngest of the Sackett line, travels from Tennessee to Philadelphia to claim her inheritance. When lawyer James White tries to swindle her, Echo flees town with the money. James's thugs and Dorian Chantry, a man sent to protect Echo, pursue her. 1983. BR 16486 ## Circle of Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR 16488 by Jennifer Chiaverini 3 volumes The Pennsylvania Elm Creek Quilters need to hire new teachers for their camp. Candidates include Karen, a young mother; Maggie, a published quilter; Russ, a widower; Anna, a chef; and Gretchen, a shop owner. Sarah McClure and the other sewers debate the qualifications and drawbacks of each. 2006. BR 16488 ## A Covington Christmas: Ladies of Covington BR 16489 by Joan Medlicott 2 volumes The new pastor in Covington, North Carolina, discovers that his predecessor was never ordained—leaving five older couples' marriages in limbo. With the church building in need of repair, friends Grace, Hannah, and Amelia take charge and organize a joint wedding in time for the holidays. Includes recipes and discussion questions. 2005. BR 16489 ## Jubal Sackett: The Sacketts BR 16494 by Louis L'Amour 3 volumes Seventeenth century. Wily Jubal Sackett sets out to explore the vast, untamed North American West. Jubal befriends Keokotah, a proud Kickapoo brave, and together they help shield a beautiful Natchez princess from a vengeful Indian warrior and an un- scrupulous Spanish soldier. 1985. BR 16494 ## Last Dance on Holladay Street BR 16495 by Elisa Carbone 2 volumes After thirteen-year-old biracial Eva's adopted parents die in 1878, Eva heads to Denver to find her birth mother. She's shocked to discover that her mother and half-sister live in a house of ill repute and hatches a plan to improve their lot. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16495 ## Maggie's Miracle: A Red Gloves Novel BR 16498 by Karen Kingsbury 1 volume Widow Megan Wright enlists the aid of the Healing Hearts organization to pair her eight-year-old son, Jordan, with a father figure. Casey Cummins, who lost his wife at childbirth, becomes close to the boy—and also to his mother. But Megan has vowed never to love again. 2003. BR 16498 ## Invisible BR 16503 by Pete Hautman 1 volume Seventeen-year-old Dougie is a loner obsessed with building a bridge out of match sticks for his model railroad. His only friend and confidant is Andy, a popular football player, who lives next door. Gradually Dougie reveals their secret bond—the fires they set together. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2005. BR 16503 ## The Paperwhite Narcissus: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery BR 16613 by Cynthia Riggs 2 volumes After ninety-two-year-old Victoria Trumbull is fired from The Island Enquirer, she goes to work for the competition without pay. When a develop- er is murdered, Victoria scoops her old paper with the story and begins sleuthing. The victim's wife and mistress are suspects until more murders occur. Some strong language. 2005. BR 16613 ## Harrowing the Dragon BR 16615 by Patricia A. 2 volumes Fifteen short stories written between 1982 and 1999 by the World Fantasy Award winner. In the novella A Matter of Music, a young bard awakens to his master's artistry, while in the tale "Voyage into the Heart," the virgin's innocence intensifies the betrayal of the unicorn. 2005. BR 16615 ## The Tent BR 16616 by Margaret Atwood 1 volume Short stories by the prizewinning Canadian author of The Handmaid's Tale (BR 11911). The title piece is a prose poem about a compulsive writer who tries to protect her loved ones by scribbling observations on a paper tent as wild monsters howl outside. 2006. BR 16616 ## The Regime: Evil Advances before They Were Left Behind; Countdown to the Rapture, Book 2 BR 16651 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins 3 volumes Business tycoon Nicolae Carpathia expands his political and economic influence. Meanwhile, pilot Rayford Steele worries about his wife's growing religious fervor and helps the CIA and Defense Department combat black- market shoulder-fired missiles capable of bringing down aircraft. Sequel to The Rising (BR 16069). Bestseller. 2005. BR 16651 ## The Widow's War BR 16684 by Sally Gunning 2 volumes Cape Cod, 1761. After her husband is lost at sea, Lyddie Berry finds herself a dependent of her miserly son-in-law Nathan Clarke. Inspired by the words of attorney and woman's suffrage supporter James Otis, Lyddie challenges the terms of the will—and society— and attempts to live on her own. 2006. BR 16684 ## Enthusiasm BR 16689 by Polly Shulman 2 volumes Julie and Ashleigh are high school sophomores, best friends, and Jane Austen fans. Looking for their own Mr. Darcy, both girls fall for the same boy and hide their feelings while rehearsing for a school play. Despite comic errors, everyone experiences a happy ending. For senior high readers. 2006. BR 16689 ## The Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye—Countdown to the Earth's Last Days; Countdown to the Rapture, Book 3 BR 16698 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins 2 volumes With his wife consumed by newfound faith, pilot and CIA consultant Rayford Steele grows close to a stewardess. Politician Nicolae Carpathia continues his climb to power. Meanwhile, people from all over the globe disappear, called into the presence of God. Sequel to The Regime (BR 16651). Bestseller. 2006. BR 16698 ## Calder Storm: The Calder Saga, Volume 10 BR 16732 by Janet Dailey 3 volumes Fifth-generation Montana rancher Trey Calder's whirlwind romance with photographer Sloan Davis soon leads to marriage and pregnancy. But Trey makes a discovery about Sloan's past that threatens his family and raises doubts about Sloan's motives. Meanwhile a grieving father plots revenge against the Calders. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. BR 16732 ## Palo Duro Shootout BR 16750 by Kent Conwell 1 volume Texas. Disguised as a rebel soldier, Union Lieutenant Zeke Tanner is leading a mission to hijack Confederate gold when he encounters his ex- boss J.S. Tipton and former friends Josh and Leeboy. After Zeke kills J.S. to protect his cover, Josh and Leeboy trek through Comanche territory to confront Zeke. 2005. BR 16750 ## Red Sea BR 16752 by Diane Tullson 1 volume Fourteen-year-old Libby's year-long sailing adventure with her mother and stepfather becomes a nightmare when modern-day pirates attack their boat in the Red Sea. Libby needs courage and skill to survive and to save her mother. A high-interest, low-vocabulary book. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. BR 16752 ## The Hanging in the Foaling Barn: Stories BR 16758 by Susan Starr Richards 2 volumes Nine stories set mostly in Kentucky concerning horse lore and human nature. In the title piece, forty-one-year- old former jockey Maurice calls his friend Luther at 3:30 a.m. to announce his intention to commit suicide in a most inappropriate place, the barn where mares are giving birth. 2006. BR 16758 ## Ricochet BR 16760 by Sandra Brown 3 volumes Detectives Duncan Hatcher and Dee- Dee Bowen are determined to bring crime lord Robert Savich to justice, even though judge Cato Laird lets him go. They become suspicious of the judge after being called to Laird's home when his wife shoots an intruder. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. BR 16760 ## Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile BR 16762 by Verlyn Klinkenborg 2 volumes Selborne, England; late 1700s. Tim- othy, a tortoise living in naturalist Gilbert White's garden, reports his observations on humans and the natural world from his unique, on-the-ground perspective. He explains, for instance, the advantages of hibernating for the winter over being awake and toiling, like people do. 2006. BR 16762 ## Bonjour Tristesse BR 16764 by Françoise Sagan 1 volume Cécile begins her seventeenth summer happily in a villa on the Mediterranean, flirting with her handsome neighbor Cyril. The complications occur when her father, who already has his young mistress with them, invites Anne, a friend of his deceased wife, to visit. 1955. BR 16764 ## Death in the Middle Watch: A Carolus Deene Mystery BR 16767 by Leo Bruce 1 volume Amateur sleuth Carolus Deene is hired to sail on a cruise after the ship's proprietor receives threatening letters. The widow of a man who died on board the previous year is murdered, and someone goes overboard. Deene investigates as the vessel docks in foreign ports. 1974. BR 16767 ## Goldfinger: A James Bond Novel BR 16769 by Ian Fleming 2 volumes British secret service agent James Bond is pitted against Auric Gold- finger—one of the world's richest men, who is obsessed with gold. Bond infiltrates Goldfinger's organization and foils a plan to rob Fort Knox. Some violence and some strong language. 1959. BR 16769 ## Talk Talk BR 16775 by T. Coraghessan Boyle 3 volumes When thirty-three-year-old Dana Halter runs a stop sign, she's arrested for crimes committed by a man using her name. Dana's plight is complicated by her deafness. Then Dana and her boyfriend, Bridger, begin a cross-country manhunt for the identity thief. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16775 ## Malinche BR 16779 by Laura Esquivel 2 volumes Tale of Hernán Cortés arriving in Mexico and acquiring a young Mexican maiden, Malinalli, as his interpreter. She attempts to mediate be- tween her people and the Spaniards, but he ravishes her and plunders and destroys the native civilization. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. BR 16779 ## Dear John BR 16791 by Nicholas Sparks 2 volumes North Carolina. After years of drifting, John Tyree, who was raised by a father with Asperger's syndrome, joins the army. While on leave he meets Savannah Curtis, a special-education major. The two fall in love, but their relationship changes when John reenlists after 9/11. Bestseller. 2006. BR 16791 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ Beowulf: A New Telling BR 16433 retold by Robert Nye 1 volume Long ago Grendel, a ferocious monster, terrorized the Danes until Beowulf, a valiant Anglo-Saxon warrior, vanquished him. A narrative interpretation based on the Old English epic poem. For grades 5-8. 1968. BR 16433 ## The Battle against Polio BR 16440 by Stephanie True Peters 1 volume Traces the history of polio and the twentieth-century worldwide epidemic that left many infected children with permanent paralysis. Describes the invention of the iron lung to enable patients to breathe and the development of vaccines. Also discusses the disease's most famous survivor, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. For grades 5-8. 2005. BR 16440 ## D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths BR 16449 by Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire 1 volume Introduces the Norse legends of gods, goddesses, tricksters, and heroes. Contains tales of Thor, the thunder-god, mischievous Loki, and the leader Odin with his band of Valkyrie maidens, as well as elves, gnomes, weird monsters, and grim giants. For grades 4-7. 1967. BR 16449 ## Science and Technology: American Indian Contributions to the World BR 16453 by Emory Dean Keoke and Kay Marie Porterfield 2 volumes Explains that American Indian knowledge of natural processes led to in- venting tools and ways to adapt the environment to their needs. Inventions included spear points, tobacco pipes, musical instruments, copper smithery, rubber, the base-twenty math system, and calendars. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2005. BR 16453 ## Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses BR 16695 by Mary Engelbreit 3 volumes Presents traditional nursery rhymes passed down through generations. Includes "Thirty days hath September..." and "Monday's child," which teach lessons; "Jack and Jill" and "Humpty Dumpty," which show disasters; and "There was a little girl...," "Old King Cole," and "Bobby Shafto," which portray typical people. For preschool-grade 2. 2005. BR 16695 ## Favorite Fairy Tales Told around the World BR 16699 retold by Virginia Haviland 2 volumes Stories, some well-known and some less familiar, from sixteen countries. Includes "The Flying Ship" from Russia about a young fool whose kindness to others is rewarded, and from Japan, "The Tongue-cut Sparrow" about a mean, nagging wife who is taught to change her ways. For grades 3-6. 1959. BR 16699 ## The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose BR 16739 selected by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Treasury of some three hundred nursery rhymes including "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "London Bridge Is Broken Down," "Sing a Song of Sixpence," "Three Little Kittens," "Simple Simon Met a Pieman," "Old Mother Hubbard," and "Who Killed Cock Robin?" For grades K-3. 1986. BR 16739 ## Boy, Were We Wrong about Dinosaurs! BR 17005 by Kathleen V. 1 volume Explains how fossil discoveries have changed ideas about dinosaurs over time. Gives the example of the ancient Chinese, who thought giant fossil bones belonged to dragons. Discusses more recent findings that show a possible connection between dinosaurs and modern birds. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2005. BR 17005 ## ### _Fiction_ The Book of Dragons BR 16403 selected by Michael Hague 1 volume Seventeen heroic folktales and stories featuring dragons by such authors as Italo Calvino, the Brothers Grimm, E. Nesbit, Andrew Lang, and Kenneth Grahame. For grades 3-6. 1995. BR 16403 ## Frog and Toad Together BR 16430 by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Five adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery. Beginning reader. For grades K-3. Newbery Honor Book. 1971. BR 16430 ## Frog and Toad Are Friends BR 16435 by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Five stories about the adventures of two best friends. Frog and Toad are always there for each other, whether they are telling stories, finding lost buttons, or swimming in the river. Uncontracted braille. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1970. BR 16435 ## Fever, 1793 BR 16484 by Laurie Halse Anderson 2 volumes Philadelphia, 1793. Fourteen-year-old Matilda works in her widowed mother's busy coffeehouse along with her grandfather and their cook, Eliza —a freed slave. When a yellow fever epidemic hits the city, people panic and flee, and Matilda's life turns upside down. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. BR 16484 ## Marlfox: Redwall Abbey BR 16496 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes Redwall Abbey is attacked by the Marlfoxes, who plunder a wondrous tapestry for their mother, Queen Silth. Young squirrels Dann and Song and the shrew Dippler are joined by the watervole Burble in a perilous quest to return the wall hanging to its proper place. For grades 5-8. 1998. BR 16496 ## Small Steps BR 16501 by Louis Sachar 2 volumes Three years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit, from Holes (BR 12174), is turning his life around in Austin, Texas, with the encouragement of his ten-year-old neighbor, Ginny, who has cerebral palsy. Then he meets a celebrity teen singer. For grades 5-8. 2006. BR 16501 ## Pippi in the South Seas BR 16505 by Astrid Lindgren 1 volume Pippi takes her friends Annika and Tommy with her to Kurrekurredutt Island in the South Seas, where her father is king. Sequel to Pippi Long- stocking (BR 16298). For grades 3-6. 1959. BR 16505 ## Vox: The Edge Chronicles, Book 6 BR 16565 by Paul Stewart 2 volumes Rook Barkwater, the young librarian knight, attempts to stop Vox Verlix, the Most High Academe of Sancta- phrax, as he plots to take over Edge- world once again. Sequel to The Last of the Sky Pirates (BR 16555). For grades 6-9. 2003. BR 16565 ## Beyond the Valley of Thorns: The Land of Elyon, Book 2 BR 16581 by Patrick Carman 2 volumes One year after her adventures in The Dark Hills Divide (BR 16270), Alexa leaves Bridewell to return to the hills and save the kingdom from evil. Along the way Alexa battles giants, rats, and ogres. For grades 4-7. 2005. BR 16581 ## The Sword in the Stone BR 16612 by T.H. 2 volumes A boy named Arthur, the king-to-be, grows up in the time of knights in armor, fair damsels, foul monsters, and evil witches. His tutor Merlin, the all- powerful magician, transforms Arthur into various animals as part of his schooling and prepares him for his destiny. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1938. BR 16612 ## The Year of the Dog BR 16624 by Grace Lin 1 volume While Pacy's Taiwanese American family prepares the Chinese New Year feast, Pacy hopes the Year of the Dog will be lucky for her. She does make a new best friend at school but "finding herself"—discovering her own talent—takes longer. For grades 3-6. 2006. BR 16624 ## The Wall and the Wing BR 16650 by Laura Ruby 2 volumes In a wacky, futuristic New York, Gurl can't fly like most other people but she can become invisible. Her orphanage matron, a reclusive professor, a rat man, and a gangster all figure in Gurl's adventures as she and her friend Bug team up on a quest. For grades 5-8. 2006. BR 16650 ## Rowan Hood Returns: The Final Chapter; a Tale of Rowan Hood BR 16683 by Nancy Springer 1 volume Rowan Hood learns who murdered her mother, Celandine, and hunts for the killers with her outlaw band. When Rowan loses her gift for healing on the path of revenge, she must decide the kind of person she wants to be. Sequel to Wild Boy (BR 16573). For grades 4-7. 2005. BR 16683 ## A Ring of Endless Light BR 16703 by Madeleine L'Engle 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Vicky Austin confronts her feelings about death when she and her family spend the summer with her seriously ill grandfather on an island off New England's coast. Three young men vie for her attentions, and one introduces her to a pod of dolphins. For grades 6- 9. Newbery Honor Book. 1980. BR 16703 ## Hop on Pop BR 16725 by Dr. 1 volume Pairs of rhyming words are used in sentences, creating a nonsense story. Starts with "UP PUP / Pup is up. / CUP PUP / Pup in cup. / PUP CUP / Cup on pup." Uncontracted braille. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool- grade 2. 1963. BR 16725 ## Elana's Ears; or, How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World BR 16754 by Gloria Roth Lowell 1 volume Lacey the family dog is jealous of the new baby, Elana, that her human parents bring home. Discovering that Elana can't hear, Lacey becomes her ears and protects her from danger. Includes a clinical psychologist's advice for parents of deaf children. For grades 2-4. 2000. BR 16754 ## Paddington at Large BR 16765 by Michael Bond 1 volume (Reissue) Paddington, the beloved bear from darkest Peru, always has good intentions that somehow go awry. Here he tries to make toffee, takes a ride on the neighbor's lawn mower, and does his part for a Christmas play. For grades 3-6. 1962. BR 16765 ## Strange Happenings: Five Tales of Transformation BR 16774 by Avi 1 volume Five stories of fantasy in which strange changes occur. A boy and a cat trade places, a young man learns the price of selfishness, and an invisible princess finds herself. In "Curious," twelve- year-old Jeff is overwhelmed by curiosity about the local baseball team's alien mascot. For grades 5-8. 2006. BR 16774 ## Emil and Karl BR 16795 by Yankev Glatshteyn 1 volume Vienna, Austria; 1940. Two nine-year- old boys, one Jewish and one not, remain best friends despite the Nazi occupation's policy of racial hatred. After being orphaned, they rely on each other and the help of strangers while trying to escape the city. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1940. BR 16795 ## Lilly's Big Day BR 17006 by Kevin Henkes 1 volume When her teacher, Mr. Slinger, announces his upcoming marriage to the school nurse, Lilly the mouse sets her heart on being the flower girl at the wedding. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2006. BR 17006 ## ### _Foreign Language Books_ The following braille titles are available in the languages designated. _Spanish_ Harry Potter y el Misterio del Príncipe (Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince) BR 16304 por J.K. 6 voldmenes Sigue a Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix (BR 15643). Harry y sus amigos regresan para asistir el sexto curso del Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería. El poder del malvado Voldemort aumenta día tras día, y Harry conoce a un príncipe. Para grados 4 a 7 y lectores mayores. (Sequel to Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix (BR 15643). Harry and his friends return for their sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Evil Voldemort's power increases daily, and Harry encounters a prince. For grades 4-7 and older readers.) 2005. BR 16304 ## ### Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that send you braille materials. Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Conundrum (British monthly) Cooking Light (10 issues) ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly) Harper's (literary; monthly) Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter, monthly) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; 10 issues) Muse (for children; 10 issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC World (personal computing; monthly) Playboy (monthly) Poetry (11 issues) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular) Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens; monthly) Short Stories (British monthly) Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) Stone Soup (children's writings; 5 issues) Update (NLS quarterly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The following sports schedules are also available: American Baseball League Schedule National Baseball League Schedule National Basketball Association Schedule National Football League Schedule National Hockey League Schedule Women's National Basketball Association Schedule ###