Braille Book Review, Vol. 74, No. 1, January-February 2005 Braille Book Review January-February 2005 Volume 74, Number 1 _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 2005 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 Book Spanish Braille Magazines In Brief The following material is reprinted from NLS Flash, December 2004, volume 1, issue 2, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals. Flash technology: the perfect fit for NLS What has been dipped in cola, put through a washing machine, dunked in coffee, trampled by a skateboard, run over by a child's toy car and given to a six-year-old boy to destroy? Answer: a flash cartridge--an extremely durable device. Five cartridges were tested. Five survived. For this reason, among others, NLS settled on flash memory as the new distribution technology for its digital talking books (DTB). Flash memory--a term coined for the system's ability to rewrite content "in a flash"--is the industry standard for handheld devices such as cell phones, digital cameras and palmtop computers. It combines rewritability and portability with ease of operation and decreasing costs--all features that make it attractive to both the users of DTBs and librarians. In addition, the flash cartridges will be about the size of a credit card, or approximately 2 x 3-1/2 inches. This will permit NLS to label book titles in braille as well as large print. "Flash technology will provide readers with a DTB that is easy to use, portable, and virtually indestructible with the high-quality sound one expects from a digital product. It will allow users the reading experience of their choice," says Frank Kurt Cylke, the director of NLS. Flash was not a rash decision. NLS examined the range of other memory storage devices, such as the CD-ROM and magnetic drives. Until recently, flash memory was priced too high. But now costs are reasonable. "NLS has been tracking this technology for a number of years. Now it is clear from the continued drop in prices and from projections by industry analysts that it will be feasible by 2008," says Michael Moodie, deputy director of NLS. Consider the alternatives. Why flash cartridges instead of the more familiar CD-ROM? CDs are low-cost and can store a book; however, they are difficult to handle especially for people with limited dexterity. The discs are easily damaged and must be inspected each time they are sent out, or a new copy produced for each circulation. In addition, CD players are fragile and repairs are expensive. A magnetic hard drive system was also considered. This medium could store as many as 300 book titles on a single machine. However, the drives have sensitive electromechanical parts that damage easily and are expensive to repair. Based on careful evaluation of all available options, a flash-memory-based system was adopted for implementation in 2008. Technology for tomorrow. It was necessary for NLS to update the current system. "The current analog cassette system is based on a technology that is disappearing. In the future, parts for players will be difficult or impossible to obtain, and the cost of cassette tape is likely to increase significantly. In addition, digital technology offers many features that will benefit talking-book users," says Jean M. Moss, NLS digital projects coordinator. "Flash memory is more durable, easier to handle, and simpler to use than other digital media. It will also mean more reliable players because no moving parts are required," says Moss. Flash technology will most appeal to patrons because of its ease of use. "Patrons will like the fact that the great majority of books will each be on a single flash cartridge, so there will be fewer objects to keep track of," says Moodie. "An entire cartridge can be played from beginning to end without having to change any switches or turn the cartridge over. And the player will always keep track of where the reader left off." "Because flash memory cartridges can have new books quickly copied onto them and can be reused thousands of times, new distribution models are possible. For example, some books do not circulate very often but are still important to have in the program. Rather than having such books taking up shelf space in libraries across the country, copies can be quickly made when needed," says Moodie. "Flash was chosen because it fits so well with our many requirements for a talking- book medium," says Moodie. Tale of a talking book 1934 Talking books on 33-1/3 rpm discs introduced 1958 Prototype books produced on 16-2/3 rpm discs 1965 AE-1 talking-book machine with three-speed motor 1968 First transistorized, light-weight talking-book machine 1969 Standard cassettes distributed 1971 Issued first 1-7/8 and 15/16 cassette machines 1973 All discs recorded at 8-1/3 rpm 1973 Proprietary cassette machine prototype developed and modified for distribution 1983 Produced first C-1 cassette player, 15/16 speed, four-track format 1986 Simplified cassette machine distributed 2004 Flash technology selected as medium for the future Digital talking book (DTB) milestones Completed: - Defined and prioritized digital talking book (DTB) features. - Coordinated development and publication of Specifications for the Digital Talking Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86). - Simulated a DTB player using a personal computer. - Developed a computer-based life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) model for the NLS system and for candidate digital systems. - Developed computer software for DTB production and presentation. - Developed software to test conformance of players and DTBs with the ANSI/NISO standard. - User survey - Player transition study - Distribution medium study Start 1/12/04-Finish 10/1/08 The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, are shown with start dates in parentheses. - Web-Magazine pilot (1/12/04) - Digital data management system development (11/1/04) - Player and medium design (11/1/04) - Distribution system design and transition planning (12/1/04) - Design DTB containers and labels (6/1/05) - Web-Book pilot (6/1/05) - Prepare for DTB distribution (10/1/05) - Circulation systems design (12/1/05) - Manufacture initial lot of DTB containers and labels (9/1/06) - Distribution system implementation (10/1/06) - Circulation systems implementation (10/1/06) - Media production (3/1/07) - Media duplication (5/1/07) - Full player production (9/1/07) For information on the NLS digital project, contact Jean M. Moss, Digital Projects Coordinator. E-mail: jemo@loc.gov; fax: (202) 707-1690. For the NLS Strategic Business Plan online: www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2003.htm. Collection Development Advisory Group seeks advice The members of the Collection Development Advisory Group wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for their input concerning the NLS program. Ideas and suggestions from readers are key ingredients in the success of our program and are thoroughly discussed in the committee's deliberations. Please continue to assist us by contacting committee members or your cooperating braille or talking-book library with suggestions. The group will meet again May 25-27, 2005, at NLS. Representatives from consumer organizations: American Council of the Blind Mr. Otis Stephens University of Tennessee College of Law 1505 West Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37996 ostephen@utk.edu Blinded Veterans Association Mr. Clyde A. Compton 44 Crater Lane Stafford, VA 22556 cacompton1@earthlink.net National Federation of the Blind Ms. Ever Lee Hairston 113 Greensward Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4710 ehairston@camdencountry.com Readers-at-large representatives: Midlands Region-includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Ms. Gail Walter PO Box 22 Goodland, KS 67735 gailj@eaglecom.net Northern Region-includes Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Ms. Sharon Strzalkowski 127 June Street #3 Worcester, MA 01602 strzal@charter.net Southern Region-includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Virgin Islands. Mr. Albert Salzstein 7740 NW 50th St., Apt 409 Lauderhill, FL 33351 kletskeral2@aol.com Western Region-includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Ms. Sheryl Nelson 1941 Puowaina Drive Honolulu, HI 96813 snelson@aloha.net Librarians Midlands Ms. Dori Middleton Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Detroit Public Library Douglass Branch Library 3666 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 833-5494 or (313) 833-5497; fax: (313) 832-5597 dmiddle@detroit.lib.mi.us Northern Ms. Bonnie Farrier Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library New York Public Library 40 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011 (212) 206-5432; fax: (212) 206-5418 bfarrier@nypl.org Southern Ms. Julie C. Harris Collection Librarian State of North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 1811 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 733-4376; fax: (919) 733-6910 jharris@library.dcr.state.nc.us Western: Ms. Christie Briggs Montana Talking Book Library (406) 444-2064; fax: (406) 444-0266 cbriggs@state.mt.us Children-s/Young Adult Librarian: Ms. Cindy Nugent Blind and Physically Handicapped Services Mississippi Library Commission 1221 Ellis Avenue Jackson, MS 39209-7328 (601) 961-4093 frizsell@mlc.lib.ms.us Magazine of the Month selections for 2005 Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not otherwise available through network libraries. Subscribers to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the Month receive a different magazine on audio cassette each month. For a free subscription to either program, contact your cooperating talking-book library. Although the selections are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the following magazines during 2005. Magazine of the Month - American Legacy (African American history and culture; stories, facts, and legends about people and events) - The BARk: The Modern Dog Culture Magazine (modern dog culture; book and film reviews, poetry, short fiction, news items, and information about dog behavior, health, care, and travel) - Better Homes and Gardens (gardening, interior design, building, family matters, food and health, with technical information) - Car and Driver (reviews and tests of domestic and foreign automobiles and other features) - Counter Terrorism (international counterterrorism and homeland security; articles on the latest technology and techniques available to battle insurgency; book reviews and news stories) - Lifetime: Real Life, Real Women (articles of interest to modern women on fashion, decorating, food and diet, human relations, careers, and family) - Poets and Writers (journal by and about writers; interviews, publishing industry news, genre writing, and historical issues) - Reunions Magazine (all sorts of reunions: family, school, military, and social; includes contributions from readers who share their experiences) - Science (news of the week from all areas of science; research articles and book reviews0 - Threads: For People Who Love to Sew (all aspects of sewing with projects to teach techniques, style, and design concepts) - People en Español (Spanish-language equivalent of People magazine in English) - Wired (the Internet and other areas of science and technology) Alternates: Black Enterprise, Budget Living, Dog Fancy, Knitter-s, More, Motor Trend, Novel Writing, Plenty, Scientific American, Where to Retire, World War II Young Adult Magazine of the Month - Black Beat Magazine (latest in urban musical news for African American teenagers) - Classic Fighting Arts (history, personalities, and evolution of martial arts) - Dig (news about archaeological discovery geared to children and younger teens; includes hands-on projects) - Discovery Girls (created by girls; articles on relationships, entertainment, and fashion) - E Magazine: The Environmental Magazine (information, news, and commentary on the environment; includes health, food, and products to buy) - Elle Girl (fashion, health, beauty, and lifestyle for teens) - Justine: The New Teen in Town (fashion, clothes, beauty, health, and celebrities for teens) - Scratch: The Science of Hip-Hop Magazine (the latest in hip-hop; personalities, reviews, and news) - SG: The Girls- Source for Surf/Snow/Skate Lifestyle (sports for women; places to go, equipment, fashions, personalities) - Soccer America (the U.S. soccer scene; players, college action, tournaments, and international news) - Starlog: Science Fiction Films, TV, Video (science fiction, fantasy, and horror in popular media; news, interviews, and articles) - Vanidades (magazine in Spanish about famous people, fashion, and popular culture) Alternates: Archaeology, Blackgirl, Elle, Environment, Grappling, Icarus, Mademoiselle, Sassy, Snowboard Life, Soccer Jr., Source Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserved 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. 2004 calendars. Listed below are some organizations that produce calendars in braille or print/braille. American Printing House for the Blind P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, KY 40206-0085 (502) 895-2405 800-223-1839 info@aph.org www.aph.org/products/index.html Accepts orders by mail or telephone. - 8-1/2 x 11-inch large-print/braille (36 point) APH InSights Art Calendar. Includes holidays and moon phases. Features selected art from the APH juried competition. English edition, catalog #5-18971-05, $7.50. Braille Institute Press 741 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 906-3104 800-272-4553 press@brailleinstitute.org www.universalmediaservices.org/PublicationsforSale/Calendar.htm Accepts orders by telephone or online. - 8-3/4 x 11-inch large-print/braille (18 point) wall monthly calendar. Includes a large- print/braille edition of the Rose Bowl parade schedule. $5. Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired 1170 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209-0398 (716) 882-1025, ext. 240 (716) 882-5577 fax Accepts orders by mail or telephone. - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2-inch braille desk calendar with two days per page and dividers for each month. $35 for base and refills, $29.50 for refills only. Lutheran Blind Mission Library for the Blind Attn: Lynne Borchelt 7550 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63119-4409 888-215-2455 blindmission@blindmission.org www.blindmission.org Accepts requests by mail or telephone. - 8-1/2 x 11-inch braille calendar entitled I Am, based on the Gospel of John. Features a monthly verse from the Bible. Also available as an 8-1/2 x 14-inch large-print (21 point) edition. Free. Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund 3500 North Elm Road Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 780-5097 (734) 668-1094 fax Accepts request by fax or telephone. - 6-1/4 x 3-3/4-inch large-print/braille purse size, spiral bound calendar. Includes a separate listing of major holidays. Free. National Braille Press 88 St. Stephen Street Boston, MA 02115-4302 (617) 266-6160, ext 20 800-548-7323 orders@nbp.org www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/BCCL05.html Accepts prepaid orders by mail, telephone, or online. - 8-1/2 x 11-inch print/braille calendar with Winnie the Pooh motif. $10.99. National Federation of the Blind Materials Center 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, ext. 2216 (410) 685-5653 fax materials@nfb.org Accepts requests by e-mail, fax, mail, or telephone. -6 x 6-1/2-inch braille calendar. Features one page per month, a personal day page, and a listing of major holidays. Free. Society for the Blind, Inc. Products for Independence Store 2750 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 452-8271, ext. 302 (916) 452-2622 fax www.societyfortheblind.org Accepts orders by mail or telephone. - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2-inch braille desk calendar with two days per page. At the top of each page are the day of the week, date, and month. Base and refill, catalog #20-06-01, $47.95. Refill only, catalog #20-06-02, $39.95. ### _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_ The Life of Samuel Johnson. BR 14450. by James Boswell. 15 volumes (Reissue). Classic biography of the eighteenth-century English man of letters, originally published in 1791. Based on detailed notes compiled by Boswell during their twenty-year friendship, the text for the most part comprises conversations and statements of Johnson's strong opinions. 1791. BR 14450. ## Everyday Math for Dummies. BR 14500. by Charles Seiter. 3 volumes. Explains basic math skills needed for everyday living. Covers personal money and the management of checkbooks, credit cards, mortgages, taxes, and investments; reviews business math, including sales, percentages, and insurance; and provides a refresher in high-school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Also looks at sports and gambling, statistics, tipping, and recreational mathematics. 1995. BR 14500. ## The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health. BR 14813. by Harvey B. Simon. 6 volumes. Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of good health care for men. Discusses common disorders and describes how simple modifications in diet, light to moderate alcohol consumption, controlling stress, exercise, vitamin intake, and communication with one's doctor can lead to improved health. 2002. BR 14813. ## Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden. BR 14841. by Jerry Baker. 3 volumes. Master gardener's step-by-step guide to planting, growing, and harvesting produce. Addresses seasonal schedules, soil and insects, common problems, and frequently asked questions. Includes chapters on herbs, tomatoes, and organic gardening along with helpful information specific to each state. 1985. BR 14841. ## The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 1875-1930. BR 14851. by Jean V. Matthews. 2 volumes. A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote. Discusses the role of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values engendered by their debates. 2003. BR 14851. ## Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together with Additional Views. BR 14865. by U.S. Congress. 7 volumes. Official U.S. government report on efforts of American intelligence agencies charged with protecting national security. 2002. BR 14865. ## John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy. BR 14872. by Evan Thomas. 5 volumes. Biography of the "great sea warrior," born in Scotland in 1747, who went to sea at age thirteen. Describes his career in the fledgling American Continental Navy, his later exploits in Europe and Russia, and his burial in an obscure Paris grave in 1792. 2003. BR 14872. ## Why Is the Foul Pole Fair? or, Answers to the Baseball Questions Your Dad Hoped You'd Never Ask. BR 14915. by Vince Staten. 2 volumes. Author explores the trivia of America's favorite pastime using a Cincinnati Reds game as a backdrop. Before it's over, Staten explains why a ballpark seat is eighteen inches wide, where umpires come from, and what happens if a fan gets hit by a foul ball. Includes anecdotes, history, and commentary. 2003. BR 14915. ## Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives. BR 14919. . 1 volume. Accounts of former slaves based on interviews conducted in the late 1930s by the U.S. government's Works Progress Administration for the Slave Narrative Collection of the Federal Writers' Project. Companion to 2003 documentary film produced by HBO. Foreword by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Violence and strong language. 2002. BR 14919. ## Front Yard Gardens: Growing More than Grass. BR 14938. by Liz Primeau. 2 volumes. Straying from the longtime perception of lawns as a landscaping ideal, the author describes how to transform a front yard from a water-guzzling, chemically treated grass expanse to a garden. Includes tips on creating, maintaining, and planting. Also provides information on different garden styles, with more than seventy examples from across North America. 2003. BR 14938. ## The Water Garden Encyclopedia. BR 14939. by Philip Swindells. 2 volumes. Comprehensive guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining residential water gardens. Includes step-by-step instructions for the novice and experienced gardener on incorporating moving water, adding decorative touches, cultivating aquatic plants, introducing fish, and creating a balanced environment. 2003. BR 14939. ## Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities. BR 14945. by Cary Griffin and David Hammis. 3 volumes. Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003. BR 14945. ## Calculated Risks: How to Know When Numbers Deceive You. BR 14968. by Gerd Gigerenzer. 3 volumes. German researcher discusses how statistics are often misunderstood and misinterpreted in health and medical situations. Cites personal experiences to explain how correct assessment of numerical data makes a critical difference. Offers practical advice from a good-humored perspective. 2002. BR 14968. ## According to the Rolling Stones. BR 14996. by Mick Jagger and others. 3 volumes. Reminiscences by members of "the greatest rock n' roll band in the world," tracing their British roots and rise to international fame beginning in the 1960s. Also includes essays by business participants in the Stones' career and fellow performers, including American singer Sheryl Crow. Some strong language. 2003. BR 14996. ## Breast Cancer Q & A: Insightful Answers to the One Hundred Most Frequently Asked Questions. BR 14998. by Charyn Pfeuffer. 4 volumes. Health educator and journalist answers the most common questions concerning breast cancer. Also includes information about medical terminology, drug treatments, alternative medicine, nutrition, support groups, and other resources. 2003. BR 14998. ## Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C.J. Walker. BR 15086. by Beverly Lowry. 5 volumes. Biography of Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919), born Sarah Breedlove to former slaves, who rose from poverty to found a lucrative cosmetics business and become America's first African American female millionaire. Chronicles Walker's progression from the post-Reconstruction south to New York mansions, philanthropy, and struggles for racial equality and women's rights. Some strong language. 2003. BR 15086. ## Isaac Newton. BR 15091. by James Gleick. 3 volumes. The author of _Genius (RC 36181)_ crafts a biography of scientific great Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), highlighting his accomplishments in physics, optics, and mathematics. Uses original quotations to describe Newton's invention of calculus and other breakthroughs--including the laws of motion, which led to the shift from a mystical to a rationalist worldview in European science. 2003. BR 15091. ## Pendulum: Léon Foucault and the Triumph of Science. BR 15097. by Amir D. Aczel. 2 volumes. Author of _The Riddle of the Compass (BR 13785)_ examines the life of French physicist Jean Bernard Léon Foucault (1819-1868), whose pendulum experiments demonstrated the earth's rotation. Centering around 1850s Paris, the chronicle describes the inventor's unlikely partnership with Emperor Napoléon III, developed during a time of conflict between science and faith. 2003. BR 15097. ## Gardening through Your Golden Years. BR 15099. by Jim Wilson. 2 volumes. Former cohost of PBS television show _The Victory Garden_ and author of _Landscaping with Wildflowers (BR 15266)_ shares wisdom gathered from "seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing this hobby into old age. Includes tips to minimize fatigue and other ailments, describes laborsaving methods, and offers all kinds of advice. 2003. BR 15099. ## Library: An Unquiet History. BR 15100. by Matthew Battles. 2 volumes. Survey by Harvard rare-book specialist of historical events leading to both destruction and proliferation of libraries. Battles laments the burning of Alexandria's library in ancient times, then explores preservation of literary culture by monks through medieval ages. Later observations cover Dewey's classification legacy, twentieth-century book bonfires by the Nazis and others, and digital-age challenges. 2003. BR 15100. ## More Joy: A Lovemaking Companion to _The Joy of Sex_. BR 15106. by Alex Comfort. 2 volumes. Emphasizes human relationships between sex partners and considers sexuality as a source of personal growth. Discusses body language, concerns of the elderly or those with special needs, and ways to overcome sexual hangups. Revises and updates original 1973 edition. Companion to _The Joy of Sex (BR 15107)_. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1986. BR 15106. ## The New Joy of Sex. BR 15107. by Alex Comfort. 2 volumes. Updates the classic guide to sex, first published in 1972, stressing the refinements and enjoyment of lovemaking. Describes sexual techniques aimed at adding zest and variety to erotic relations between men and women. Discusses AIDS and other health issues. Companion to _More Joy of Sex (RC 57167)_. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. BR 15107. ## Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2. BR 15109. by Rachael Ray. 3 volumes. In this companion book to her Food Network television show, Ray offers recipes that are full of flavor yet use easy-to-find ingredients and are simple to make. Topics include making your own takeout, family-style suppers, double-duty meals, and healthy hunger busters. Includes menu suggestions. Bestseller 2003. BR 15109. ## The Rural Life. BR 15131. by Verlyn Klinkenborg. 2 volumes. Collection of essays celebrating the simplicity of country life in successive months over the course of one year. The selections--which previously appeared in the _New York Times_, the _New Yorker_, and other publications--depict seasonal changes in settings ranging from Klinkenborg's own upstate New York farm to rugged landscapes in the American West. 2003. BR 15131. ## Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball. BR 15132. by Stefan Kanfer. 4 volumes. Details the life and times of comedienne and sit-com star Lucille Ball (1911-1989), beginning with her difficult childhood in upstate New York. Covers her unhappy marriage to Desi Arnaz and the evolution of her career until she became "the first woman with major economic power in postwar Hollywood." Bestseller 2003. BR 15132. ## The Louisiana Purchase. BR 15137. by Thomas Fleming. 2 volumes. A concise history of the pivotal $15 million land deal between the United States and France in 1803 that doubled America's size and stifled French colonial ambitions in the New World. Fleming depicts the strained relations between the two republics, the political climates surrounding President Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, and the bargaining process. 2003. BR 15137. ## Moy Sand and Gravel. BR 15139. by Paul Muldoon. 1 volume. Pulitzer Prize-winning collection from Irish-born postmodern poet. Nearly fifty pieces peppered with rhyme and historical allusion reflect his Irish upbringing and heritage as well as his later American life raising a family in suburban New Jersey. Pulitzer Prize. 2002. BR 15139. ## A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament. BR 15142. by Walter Dean Myers. 1 volume. A retelling from the perspective of teenage characters of six Bible episodes exploring the complexities of love. Includes the stories of Delilah, Reuben, Naomi, Isaac, Zillah, and Aser. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. BR 15142. ## The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women: Exploding the Estrogen Myth. BR 15151. by Barbara Seaman. 3 volumes. Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the use of hormone replacement drugs--primarily estrogen--for birth control, menopause, and postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003. BR 15151. ## Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust. BR 15152. by Barbara Rogasky. 2 volumes. Explains how the Holocaust (1933-1945) occurred by examining the roots of anti- Semitism, Nazi plans for extermination of Jews, and the step-by-step execution of that scheme through ghettos, concentration camps, and death camps. Reviews criminal trials after WWII to seek justice. Revised and expanded from 1988 edition. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. BR 15152. ## The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. BR 15153. by James Neff. 5 volumes. Investigative reporter assembles extensive evidence exonerating Cleveland physician Sam Sheppard of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn, on July 4, 1954. Describes botched police and forensic investigations, Sheppard's retrials and eventual acquittal in 1966, and his son's anti-death-penalty activism. Identifies probable actual killer and reconstructs possible murder scenario. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. BR 15153. ## The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn from Each Other. BR 15155. by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot. 3 volumes. Harvard professor of education examines the dynamics of parent-teacher conferences from the standpoint of both parties, whose relationships are often adversarial and competitive rather than collaborative and empathetic. Suggests ways to make these meetings more productive, especially when broader cultural priorities and values are involved, and to improve home-school connections. 2003. BR 15155. ## The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?. BR 15156. by Rick Warren. 3 volumes. Christian minister provides a guide to a forty-day spiritual journey to help readers discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Uses biblical references and describes the benefits of changing one's perspective. Bestseller 2002. BR 15156. ## After Jihad: America and the Struggle for Islamic Democracy. BR 15157. by Noah Feldman. 3 volumes. Explores the question whether democracy can "be made to flourish in the lands where Islam prevails." Discusses the political terrain in Iran, Turkey, Asia, Pakistan, and Arab countries to ascertain the compatibility of the Islamic religion with democratic values. Claiming there is no inherent conflict, Feldman suggests ways to refute anti- Americanism. 2003. BR 15157. ## Dog Is My Co-Pilot: Great Writers on the World's Oldest Friendship. BR 15158. Editors of _The Bark_. 3 volumes. Anthology of essays, short stories, and expert commentaries celebrating the unique bond between humans and their dogs. Over forty selections chosen by the editors of a California-based dog magazine pay tribute to the very first meeting between man and animal, pack dynamics, canine wisdom, and the poignancy of friendship and loss. 2003. BR 15158. ## A Season of Fire: Four Months on the Firelines in the American West. BR 15159. by Douglas Gantenbein. 3 volumes. Reporter describes the forest fires of 2001 that left four firefighters dead in Washington state. Presents an overview of the training and deployment of firefighting crews and the methods of preventing and controlling wildfires. Analyzes the disputes between environmentalists, loggers, and the government over tree-thinning policy. Some strong language. 2003. BR 15159. ## Bob Hope: My Life in Jokes. BR 15162. by Bob Hope. 1 volume. The late comedian, who died in 2003 at one hundred years of age, tells his life through jokes--organized by decade--revealing his family, experiences, interests, and personal and political thoughts. Reminisces about his long career in show business on the radio, screen, and television--and in the war theater entertaining American troops. Introduction by daughter Linda. 2003. BR 15162. ## Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist. BR 15169. by Shifra N. Diamond. 1 volume. Explains to teens and older readers why gynecological exams are important, when to seek them, and what to expect during one. Also discusses reproductive health, including diseases, contraception, and common problems. For senior high and older readers. 1999. BR 15169. ## Naked in Baghdad. BR 15170. by Anne Garrels. 2 volumes. Veteran National Public Radio correspondent Anne Garrels, embedded with U.S. military forces in Baghdad, chronicles her observations before and during the 2003 war in Iraq. Includes e-mails that her husband, Vint Lawrence, sent while she was gone and describes hardships endured by her Iraqi driver, Amer. 2003. BR 15170. ## One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know. BR 15198. edited by American Heritage Dictionaries. 1 volume. The _American Heritage College Dictionary_ web site list of vocabulary words evolved into a published book by popular demand. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2003. BR 15198. ## Living with Shingles: New Hope for an Old Disease. BR 15202. by Mary-Ellen Siegel and Gray Williams. 1 volume. Discusses the symptoms and progression of shingles, a medical problem brought about by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox in childhood. Outlines methods of treatment, complications, and possible prevention in the future through a promising new vaccine. 1998. BR 15202. ## Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options. BR 15206. by Edward E. Wallach and Esther Eisenberg. 2 volumes. Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving surgical removal of the uterus), benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003. BR 15206. ## Mary Ellen's Guide to Good Enough Housekeeping. BR 15208. by Mary Ellen Pinkham. 2 volumes. Mary Ellen offers a three-step technique for keeping homes clean and comfortable without a lot of work: "dejunk"--put things away and get rid of unnecessary items; "defend"--keep things from getting worse by doing some chores daily or weekly; "decide"--when to do nonroutine jobs. 2002. BR 15208. ## What Not to Wear. BR 15218. by Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. 1 volume. Stars of the British television show _What Not to Wear_ offer advice on how to dress appropriately for your body shape and personality. They discuss problems such as large or small chests, big arms, short legs, flabby tummies, and short necks. Bestseller 2002. BR 15218. ## Lullaby of Birdland. BR 15308. by George Shearing. 2 volumes. Reminiscences by congenitally blind jazz pianist Shearing about his 1920s English childhood and early success in London before he emigrated to America in 1947. Recounts hobnobbing in New York with jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie among others and recording with his famed quintet. 2004. BR 15308. ## ### _Fiction_ The King in the Tree: Three Novellas. BR 14853. by Steven Millhauser. 2 volumes. Three novellas centering on illicit love. In the title piece, the king's counselor deplores the queen's affair but doesn't tell her husband. In _Revenge_ a widow remembers her husband's infidelities and wants to punish his mistress. In _An Adventure of Don Juan_, the Spanish rake discovers unrequited love in England. Strong language. 2003. BR 14853. ## The Big Sky. BR 14920. by A.B. Guthrie. 4 volumes. 1830s. Seventeen-year-old Boone Caudill leaves Kentucky and heads west after trying to kill his strict father. Traveling the Missouri River to the Rockies, Boone joins other mountain men, takes a native wife, and becomes as harsh as the wilderness. Foreword by Wallace Stegner. Some violence and some strong language. 1947. BR 14920. ## The Mill on the Floss. BR 14969. by George Eliot. 5 volumes. Classic Victorian novel about Maggie Tulliver, a young woman from a working-class family in a small English town, who is dominated by her coarse older brother. In her pursuit of beauty and love, Maggie finds herself rejected by her brother and condemned by the respectable townspeople. 1860. BR 14969. ## Reflecting the Sky. BR 14972. by S.J. Rozan. 3 volumes. Private investigator Lydia Chin and her partner, Bill Smith, are hired by a Chinatown elder in New York City to travel to Hong Kong to deliver an old friend's ashes, a letter to the dead man's brother, and a keepsake to his grandson. When they arrive, they find the apartment ransacked and the youngster kidnapped. 2001. BR 14972. ## A Dark Devotion. BR 14975. by Clare Francis. 4 volumes. London attorney Alex O'Neill returns to her home village to help childhood friend Will Dearden find his missing wife, Grace. As Alex joins the investigation she uncovers Grace's true nature, her late father's secrets, and the solution to her marriage problems. Some strong language. 1997. BR 14975. ## Eat Cake. BR 14979. by Jeanne Ray. 2 volumes. Beleaguered housewife Ruth Hopson is suddenly saddled with an unemployed husband, estranged parents who both need temporary refuge, and a sullen teenage daughter. Her solution is to bake. Includes recipes. Some strong language. 2003. BR 14979. ## Bret Harte's Gold Rush: _Outcasts of Poker Flat,_ _The Luck of Roaring Camp,_ _Tennessee's Partner,_ and Other Favorites. BR 14981. by Bret Harte. 2 volumes. Fifteen stories set in California during the 1850s Gold Rush. Archetypal characters-- gold-fevered pioneers, gamblers, preachers, drunkards, cattle-robbers, and iron-willed women--experience twists of fortune and the realities of frontier life. Reuben H. Margolin introduces the collection, which spans the career of this author, poet, and literary critic. 1997. BR 14981. ## Pool Boy. BR 14985. by Michael Simmons. 1 volume. Spoiled California teen Brett must forego his wealthy lifestyle after his dad goes to prison for insider trading and his family has to survive on reduced income. Brett takes a job cleaning pools and learns to adjust to his new circumstances. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. BR 14985. ## Invisible Man. BR 14988. by Ralph Ellison. 4 volumes. Classic novel of a young black man's search for identity. Follows the unnamed protagonist from his youth in a Southern town through the depression years in Harlem, where he examines and rejects the values thrust on him by both whites and blacks. Some strong language. National Book Award 1953. 1947. BR 14988. ## An Unthymely Death: And Other Garden Mysteries. BR 14995. by Susan Wittig Albert. 2 volumes. Collection of ten mysteries--including four never before published--featuring herb shop owner and sometimes-sleuth China Bayles as well as other familiar characters from Pecan Springs, Texas, portrayed in the author's earlier tales. Also includes story-linked tidbits and digressions on herbal lore, recipes, and creative ideas for the home. 2003. BR 14995. ## Ragtime in Simla. BR 15080. by Barbara Cleverly. 3 volumes. Himalayas, 1922. British detective Joe Sandilands, from _The Last Kashmiri Rose (BR 14693),_ is en route to Simla when his traveling companion is shot exactly where a a murder occurred one year before. He investigates local residents, including several conniving English businesswomen, one of whom is the previous victim's sister. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. BR 15080. ## A Faint Cold Fear. BR 15088. by Karin Slaughter. 3 volumes. Georgia coroner Sara Linton and her ex-husband, detective Jeffrey Tolliver, investigate a series of suicides--or murders--at the local college. And Sara's pregnant sister is attacked on the campus, where an untrustworthy former policewoman now works. Sequel to _Kisscut (BR 14576)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. BR 15088. ## June in Winter. BR 15092. by Patricia Anne Phillips. 2 volumes. At the hospital where African American real estate broker Tracey Woods learns her husband, Donald, died in an auto accident, a stranger informs her that Donald was having an affair. Grief becomes anger as Tracey moves on with her life, helped by her family and another chance at love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. BR 15092. ## ¡ Caliente! The Best Erotic Writing in Latin American Fiction. BR 15098. edited by J.H. Blair. 2 volumes. Anthology of literary depictions of sexual experiences by authors such as Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, Laura Esquivel, Carlos Fuentes, Ana Castillo, Oscar Hijuelos, Julia Alvarez, and Mario Vargas Llosa. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. BR 15098. ## Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale. BR 15101. by Holly Black. 2 volumes. Sixteen-year-old Kaye, the daughter of a wannabe rock singer now living at the Jersey shore, has been visited by faeries all her life. She discovers that she is a changeling with a special destiny that includes a handsome knight and a war. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. BR 15101. ## Safe Harbour. BR 15104. by Danielle Steel. 3 volumes. After losing her husband and son, Ophélie Mackenzie and her eleven-year-old daughter, Pip, spend a summer at the beach where Pip befriends lonely artist Matt Bowles. Matt and Ophélie find solace together through heartache and betrayal until romance replaces their grief. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2003. BR 15104. ## Secret Father. BR 15126. by James Carroll. 3 volumes. Germany, 1961. Three American teenagers--Michael, Rick, and Kit--venture into East Berlin, where they are detained by the secret police. Michael's father and Rick's German mother rush to rescue them. But Rick has information that will endanger everyone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. BR 15126. ## No Graves as Yet: A Novel of World War I. BR 15128. by Anne Perry. 3 volumes. England; June, 1914. Reverend Joseph Reavley, a professor at Cambridge, and his brother Matthew, an intelligence officer, investigate their parents' suspicious deaths. Their father, a former politician, had alerted them that he possessed a secret document that is now missing. Meanwhile, a pacifist student at the university is murdered amidst rumors of war. 2003. BR 15128. ## The Way of All Flesh. BR 15129. by Samuel Butler. 4 volumes (Reissue). Late-Victorian novelist's satirical depiction, partly autobiographical, of the relations between Ernest Pontifex and his pious, self-righteous parents. Being the son of a middle-class English clergyman and a sanctimonious mother makes for an unhappy childhood, followed by dismal university years and an unsuitable marriage. Literature-- and an aunt's bequest--become his salvation. 1903. BR 15129. ## Say When. BR 15130. by Elizabeth Berg. 2 volumes. Frank Griffin's wife, Ellen, informs him one morning that she has fallen in love with another man--and wants a divorce. Numbed by the revelation but unwilling to leave his eight-year-old daughter, Griffin refuses to move out, creating an awkward living situation rectified only when he reevaluates life and love. Some strong language. 2003. BR 15130. ## Property. BR 15133. by Valerie Martin. 2 volumes. 1828. An unsentimental monolog in which a southern slaveholder laments her miserable existence on a sugarcane plantation. Manon Gaudet detests her husband and resents his affair with their servant, Sarah. Self-absorbed, Manon is caught off-guard by an impending slave rebellion. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. BR 15133. ## Prodigal Summer. BR 15136. by Barbara Kingsolver. 4 volumes. At Zebulon Mountain in southern Appalachia, reclusive ranger Deanna Wolfe allows young hunter Eddie Bondo into her cabin and private space. In the valley, two other women redefine their roles while championing ecological issues. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. BR 15136. ## Liars and Saints. BR 15143. by Maile Meloy. 2 volumes. During World War II French-Canadian Catholic Yvette marries an American fighter pilot and settles in California. Years later when one of her teenage daughters becomes pregnant Yvette passes the baby off as her own son. Ultimately the family's falsehoods create problems for the next five decades. 2003. BR 15143. ## Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. BR 15150. by Lew. Wallace. 5 volumes. Accused of attempting to assassinate the new governor of Jerusalem, Judah Ben-Hur is sentenced to life as a galley slave. Intermingled with the account of his escape and revenge against the friend who betrayed him is the story of Jesus, who changes Ben- Hur's world forever. Includes an introduction by Tim LaHaye. 1880. BR 15150. ## Blessed Are the Cheesemakers. BR 15154. by Sarah-Kate Lynch. 3 volumes. Abbey returns to her grandfather's cheese-making farm in Ireland after twenty-four years of separation. Also arriving is just-fired New York stockbroker Kit Stephens, who goes there to dry out and get his life together. The two fall in love at the eccentric homestead. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. BR 15154. ## Where Are the Children?. BR 15161. by Mary Higgins Clark. 2 volumes. Nancy Eldredge moves across America to Cape Cod to escape a terrible secret in her past. Remarried, she begins to live happily again until her two children disappear, linking her past and present once more. 1975. BR 15161. ## _The_ _Deep_: And Other Stories. BR 15163. by Mary Swan. 2 volumes. Canadian writer's evocative collection of fourteen short stories of time and emotion, love and loss. Includes O. Henry Prize-winning "The Deep," about twin sisters who volunteer to tend soldiers in France at the close of World War I, and other stories, many of them rooted in history. 2003. BR 15163. ## On Treacherous Ground: Secret Stories of the West. BR 15165. by Earl Murray. 2 volumes. Ten short stories spanning two centuries of the American West. In "Untold Honor," soldiers escorting pioneer wagons prepare for a showdown with the Sioux Indians. Also includes "On Treacherous Ground"--a modern tale of lawlessness set in the 1990s. 2002. BR 15165. ## The Farther You Run. BR 15203. by Davida Wills Hurwin. 2 volumes. Eighteen-year-old Samantha has a hard time adjusting to life without her friend, Juliana, who died of cancer in _A Time for Dancing (BR 10714)_. But Samantha meets Mona in summer school. They graduate, get jobs, boyfriends, and an apartment, and Samantha learns to cope. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. BR 15203. ## The Beast. BR 15204. by Walter Dean Myers. 1 volume. When sixteen-year-old Spoon receives a scholarship to a New England prep school, he leaves Harlem and his girlfriend Gabi behind. Returning home at Christmastime, Spoon discovers that Gabi is a drug addict and that he is no longer in step with street life. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. BR 15204. ## Snobbery with Violence. BR 15209. by Marion Chesney. 2 volumes. Captain Harry Cathcart, impoverished youngest son of a baron and fresh from the Boer War, becomes a private investigator for the wealthy. After a murder at a weekend house party Harry receives assistance from Lady Rose Summer, whom he has previously saved from seduction. Some strong language. 2003. BR 15209. ## Goodbye, Mr. Chips. BR 15211. by James Hilton. 1 volume. Chronicles sixty years in the life of Mr. Chipping, an English schoolmaster who arrives at exclusive Brookfield in 1870 with much enthusiasm but little experience. At first unpopular, Mr. Chips eventually develops a more personal relationship with his students and becomes a legend by the time they must say goodbye. 1933. BR 15211. ## Bad Business. BR 15276. by Robert B. Parker. 2 volumes. Boston private detective Spenser, last seen in _Back Story (BR 14638)_, is hired by Marlene Rowley to track her philandering husband, Trenton, CFO of an energy firm. Trenton's subsequent murder at his office leads Spenser to investigate a wife-swapping ring and corporate corruption. Strong language. Bestseller 2004. BR 15276. ## The Lady and the Unicorn. BR 15278. by Tracy Chevalier. 2 volumes. Paris, 1490. Handsome, seductive painter Nicolas des Innocents is commissioned to design tapestries by nobleman Jean Le Viste. As the intricate design of the unicorn weaving develops, so does romance between Nicolas and Jean's daughter, Claude. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2004. BR 15278. ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm. BR 14854. by Gail Buckley and Tonya Bolden. 2 volumes. Chronicles the achievements of African American servicemen and women despite frequent discrimination. Traces more than two centuries of duty in various wars and branches of the military including the "buffalo soldiers" of the Civil War. Adapted from the adult book _American Patriots (RC 53330)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. BR 14854. ## Pizza Counting. BR 15028. by Christina Dobson. 1 volume. Decorated pizzas are used to introduce counting and fractions. Includes facts about pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2003. BR 15028. ## My First Kwanzaa. BR 15035. by Karen Katz. 1 volume. A young girl describes how she and her family celebrate the African American holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining the significance of each of its seven days. Includes pronunciations. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003. BR 15035. ## Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z. BR 15036. by Laura Krauss Melmed. 1 volume. Rhymes take the reader on an alphabetical tour of the nation's capital to visit the monuments and historic places people like to explore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2- 4. 2003. BR 15036. ## Sacagawea. BR 15040. by Lise Erdrich. 1 volume. Relates the experiences of Sacagawea, a young Shoshone woman, who, with her French Canadian husband and baby boy, joined the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. She acted as guide, translator, and helper on the exciting but perilous journey through her home territory to the Pacific. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2003. BR 15040. ## Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti. BR 15041. retold by Gerald McDermott. 1 volume. Anansi, a spider in Ghana, is saved from big trouble by each of his six sons in different ways. Anansi can't decide which son to reward for his rescue with a ball of light, so it is carried into the sky--and becomes the moon. Caldecott Honor Book. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1972. BR 15041. ## Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral. BR 15044. by Kat Shehata. 1 volume. Describes the meeting of two champion racehorses for the race of the century in 1938. Seabiscuit, the West Coast underdog, and War Admiral, the favorite to win, ran head- to-head in an exciting contest. Includes a glossary of racing terms. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2003. BR 15044. ## How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger. BR 15085. by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis. 1 volume. Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly, taming one's temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003. BR 15085. ## The One-Eyed Giant: Tales from the Odyssey, Book 1. BR 15127. by Mary Pope Osborne. 1 volume. Long ago in ancient Greece, Odysseus lived happily with his wife, Penelope, until he was called by King Agamemnon to wage war against Troy. On the return voyage, Odysseus has many adventures, facing dangers from storms and monsters like Cyclops, the one-eyed giant. For grades 3-6. 2002. BR 15127. ## Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916. BR 15277. by Michael Capuzzo. 1 volume. Documents the first known shark attacks on humans in the United States. Recounts how several bathers in New Jersey were devoured by a great white shark in July 1916, spreading terror to the shore's vacation retreats. Also describes efforts to find and kill the predator. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. BR 15277. ## ### _Fiction_ Bone Dry. BR 14855. by Kathleen Karr. 1 volume. 1840s. Orphan Matthew Morrissey and his doctor employer from _Skullduggery (BR 14858)_ journey to the Sahara to find the skull of Alexander the Great. After slave traders capture them during a sand storm, Matthew has to find a way to escape. For grades 5-8. 2002. BR 14855. ## Witch Hill. BR 14917. by Marcus Sedgwick. 1 volume. After his house burns down, twelve-year-old Jamie visits relatives in an English country village, Crownhill. The town, however, has a dark history of witchcraft, which Jamie's presence reignites, causing him terrible nightmares. For grades 5-8. 2001. BR 14917. ## The Slippery Slope: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 10. BR 14932. by Lemony Snicket. 2 volumes. Following _The Carnivorous Carnival (BR 14558)_ Klaus and Violet Baudelaire search for their sister, Sunny, in the perilous Mortmain Mountains, where she has been kidnapped by Count Olaf. For grades 4-7. 2003. BR 14932. ## Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve: Magic Tree House, Book 30. BR 14933. by Mary Pope Osborne. 1 volume. After climbing into their magic tree house, Jack and Annie are invited by master magician Merlin to King Arthur's realm where invisible beings, giant ravens, and haunted spells have put a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night. For grades 2- 4. 2003. BR 14933. ## Diary of a Worm. BR 15031. by Doreen Cronin. 1 volume. A worm writes about the good and bad things in his life, including scaring little girls and not having to take a bath. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2003. BR 15031. ## How I Became a Pirate. BR 15034. by Melinda Long. 1 volume. Jeremy Jacob is building a sand castle at the beach when a pirate ship arrives and he's invited to join the crew. At sea Jeremy enjoys their adventurous life but gets home in time for soccer practice. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003. BR 15034. ## Just Jane: A Daughter of England Caught in the Struggle of the American Revolution. BR 15096. by William Lavender. 2 volumes. Fourteen-year-old orphan Lady Jane Prentice arrives in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1776 from England to live with her uncle's family. Over the next six years the colonies rebel against the crown, and Jane finds her loyalties divided between countries--and between suitors. For grades 6-9. 2002. BR 15096. ## The Case of the Puzzling Possum: The High-Rise Private Eyes, Book 3. BR 15134. by Cynthia Rylant. 1 volume. Mr. Riley, a possum who owns a music store, calls animal detectives Bunny and Jack about a trombone that keeps disappearing and reappearing in the shop's window. Bunny uses her brains and Jack spies clues to solve the case. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001. BR 15134. ## Skeleton Key. BR 15135. by Anthony Horowitz. 2 volumes. Reluctant teenage spy Alex Rider foils a Chinese plot to upset the Wimbledon tennis championships. He is loaned to the CIA and sent to a Cuban island. There he must find out what a former psychopathic Russian general is planning to do with a nuclear bomb. For grades 6-9. 2002. BR 15135. ## Vampire High. BR 15138. by Douglas Rees. 2 volumes. Ninth-grader Cody Elliot is angry about moving from California to Massachusetts and flunks every course until his father transfers him to Vlad Dracul Magnet School. Cody discovers that all but five kids are vampires, saves one from bullies, and falls in love with a princess. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. BR 15138. ## The Strange Case of Baby H. BR 15144. by Kathryn Reiss. 1 volume. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, twelve-year-old Clara finds a baby on the doorstep of her family's boarding house. Clara sets about unraveling the mystery of the little girl's arrival--especially since she is disguised as a boy and is believed to have been kidnapped. For grades 4-7. 2002. BR 15144. ## Jackie's Wild Seattle. BR 15145. by Will Hobbs. 2 volumes. Fourteen-year-old Shannon and her little brother, Cody, who is still coping with witnessing the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New York City, spend the summer helping their uncle Neal at a wildlife rescue center in Washington state. For grades 5-8. 2003. BR 15145. ## The Boy Who Saved Baseball. BR 15146. by John H. Ritter. 2 volumes. The fate of a small California town rests on one baseball game. The local team must win to prevent land from being sold to developers. Twelve-year-old Tom Gallagher hopes to achieve victory using the hitting secrets of a disgraced professional baseball player and a mysterious stranger. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. BR 15146. ## Wandering Warrior. BR 15164. by Da Chen. 2 volumes. Young Luka, destined to become the future emperor of China, is trained in the ways of the kung fu wandering warriors by his guardian--the wise monk Atami. But when Atami is captured by their enemies, Luka has to fight for his own survival. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. BR 15164. ## The Case of the Climbing Cat: The High-Rise Private Eyes, Book 2. BR 15174. by Cynthia Rylant. 1 volume. Animal detectives Bunny and Jack try to find the cat who stole their neighbor's binoculars from her twentieth-floor balcony. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000. BR 15174. ## Inspector Hopper's Mystery Year. BR 15176. by Doug Cushman. 1 volume. The grasshopper detective Inspector Hopper and his partner McBugg solve four different mysteries--one in each season of the year. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2003. BR 15176. ## Little Bear. BR 15177. by Else Holmelund Minarik. 1 volume (Reissue). Four episodes about Little Bear in which he cooks himself some birthday soup and takes an imaginary trip to the moon, while his mother keeps him warm and reads him to sleep. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1957. BR 15177. ## Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President. BR 15201. by Shirley Raye Redmond. 1 volume. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends explorers Lewis and Clark across the country to map the land and bring back plants and animals. The men capture a prairie dog and send it to Washington for everyone to see. Beginning Reader. For grades 2-4. 2003. BR 15201. ## Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees. BR 15213. retold by Stephen Krensky. 1 volume. Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear who loves eating honey, follows some bees to their home high in a tree. His plan to use a balloon to reach the honey almost succeeds, but not quite. Beginning chapter book adapted from A.A. Milne's original text. For grades 2-4. 2001. BR 15213. ## Inspector Hopper. BR 15279. by Doug Cushman. 1 volume. Inspector Hopper (a grasshopper) and his assistant detective McBugg, who is always hungry, solve three mysteries for their insect friends. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000. BR 15279. ## ### _Foreign Language Books_ The following titles are available in the languages designated. _Spanish_ Harry Potter y el Cáliz de Fuego (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). BR 14713. por J.K. Rowling. 7 volúmenes. A sus catorce años, el joven mago Harry Potter espera ansiosamente despedirse de los Dursley, encontrarse con sus amigos Hermione y Ron, y asistir con ellos a los Mundiales de Quidditch antes de iniciar el cuarto curso en Hogwarts. Pero sus enemigos no se olvidaron de él. Sigue a _Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (BR 14712)_. Para grado 4 a 7 y lectores mayores. (Now fourteen, the student wizard is eager to leave the Dursleys and join his friends Hermione and Ron for the Quidditch World Cup before beginning his fourth year at Hogwarts. Sequel to _Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (BR 14712)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers.) 2001. BR 14713. ## ### 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