Braille Book Review, Vol. 64, No. 2, Mar.-Apr. 1995 Braille Book Review March-April 1995 Volume 64, Number 2 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly 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. 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Library of Congress, Washington 1995 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X _Contents_ In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies Braille Magazines _In Brief_ NLS Publishes Circular on Braille Resources _Braille Literacy: Resources for Instruction, Writing Equipment, and Supplies_ is now available in regular print. The braille edition will be published in March. The reference circular cites materials currently available for learning to read and write braille. The circular is intended to assist sighted persons interested in learning to transcribe braille; instructors who teach braille; blind persons interested in learning to read and write braille; and family members, friends, and professionals desiring information about braille literacy. The circular includes addresses of sources and prices of materials at the time of publication. To request a copy of this circular, contact Reference Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Specify the format you want. _Braille Literacy _is also available to Internet users through LC MARVEL. Bibliography on Science Fiction and Fantasy Available in Braille _Science Fiction and Fantasy_, a new NLS bibliography, is currently available in large print and in braille. The bibliography lists science fiction and fantasy novels and novellas in the NLS collection. Science fiction includes such topics as ESP, robots, space and time travel, galactic empires and wars, alternate and parallel worlds, aliens, and the end of the universe. Fantasy draws on folktales and mythology and deals with dragons, witches, wizards, quests, castles, and kings. The large-print edition of this publication lists titles available in large-print, recorded, and braille formats. The braille edition lists only braille books. If you ordered _Science Fiction and Fantasy_ on your annual order form, you will receive it in the mail. If you did not order but would like a copy, contact your local cooperating library. _Science Fiction and Fantasy _is also available to Internet users through LC MARVEL. Books for Adults The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, complete the order form and return it to 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 Taming of the Shrew BR 9157 by William Shakespeare 4 volumes A dramatic comedy written in the late sixteenth century and set in Padua. Katherina is a young woman of violent whims and tempers. Her father, Baptista Minola, is so anxious to see her married that he forbids his much-sought-after younger daughter, Bianca, to marry first. Petruchio, an imperturbable gentleman from Verona, accepts Katherina's hand and begins the relentless taming process. 1984. The Merry Wives of Windsor BR 9186 by William Shakespeare 4 volumes In this comic drama, Falstaff, a rowdy drunkard pinched for funds, decides to make love to the wives of two wealthy citizens of Windsor, Ford and Page, since it is the wives who control their husbands' money. But Nim and Pistol, discarded associates of Falstaff, warn the husbands of Falstaff's plans and a series of merry assignations begins. Written in the late sixteenth century. 1990. The Complete Guide to Women's Health: Second Revised Edition BR 9238 by Bruce D. and Carroll A. Shephard 8 volumes First published in 1982. This revised edition deals with health strategies for women, birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual issues, menopause, drugs, reproductive system diseases, and surgery. The authors emphasize the maintenance of good health at all ages and the need to become an informed health consumer aware of one's options. Concludes with the meaning of common symptoms. 1990. Stravinsky: Glimpses of a Life BR 9276 by Robert Craft 4 volumes Long-term confidant and aide to the Russian-born composer combines biographical and musical commentary in this homage to his mentor. Craft describes Stravinsky's early years as a refugee in France and America. The author gives his personal perspective on Stravinsky's family life and provides first-hand knowledge about the composition and performance of some of Stravinsky's best-known works. 1992. The Second Part of Henry the Sixth BR 9279 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Late sixteenth-century historical play about the reign of King Henry the Sixth. The earl of Suffolk secures a favorable position for himself when he arranges a marriage between the young king and Margaret of Anjou. But the peaceful scene is disturbed when the terms of the contract become known. A famous quarrel erupts between Queen Margaret and a duchess, the nobility jockey for power, rebels take to the streets, and the royal couple flee. 1966. Under an Open Sky: Rethinking America's Western Past BR 9390 edited by William Cronon and others 5 volumes In a Festschrift to Yale historian Howard Lamar, other historians have contributed essays on topics such as the need to expand the traditional definition of "western art"; Native American writings such as nineteenth-century Cherokee periodicals; the often-ignored imperial role in the West; and the politics of the twentieth-century West. Other essayists explore the role of women and of religion in the West. 1992. Mavericks! How to Lead Your Staff to Think like Einstein, Create like da Vinci, and Invent like Edison BR 9422 by Donald W. Blohowiak 3 volumes Blohowiak presents a guide to fellow executives on becoming maverick managers. Maintaining that "if managers concentrated on helping people fulfill their potential, our companies would be filled . . . with craftsmen," he gives recommendations on improving workplace conditions and worker- boss relationships. Included is a quiz measuring maverick potential. 1992. Letters, 1905-1965 BR 9434 by Albert Schweitzer 5 volumes Letters selected from the vast correspondence of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning man from Lambarene. Schweitzer found time to write to friends and to respond to mail from around the world, in addition to working as author, physician, missionary, teacher, musician, scholar, and peace activist. Such letters create a record of his everyday life as well as his philosophy of "reverence for life." 1987. The Last Empire: De Beers, Diamonds, and the World BR 9444 by Stefan Kanfer 4 volumes Kanfer, a journalist, discusses De Beers Consolidated Mines, Inc., and describes how it sometimes uses a show of power to maintain its hold on the world's diamond industry and much of the gold industry. He focuses on the exploitation of blacks in South Africa and on the three men who have controlled the company since its founding in 1880--Cecil Rhodes, Ernest Oppenheimer, and "King" Harry Oppenheimer. Some violence. 1993. Chronicles of Courage: Very Special Artists BR 9450 by Jean Kennedy Smith and George Plimpton 2 volumes Smith, founder of an organization that provides artistic opportunities for people with disabilities, interviews artists who have found ways to express themselves. Edited by George Plimpton, her book profiles people involved in a wide range of artistic endeavors and includes a disabilities awareness guide, a glossary, and a listing of organizations related to people with disabilities and the arts. 1993. Up at Oxford: Continents of Exile BR 9455 by Ved Mehta 4 volumes Continues Mehta's autobiographical series and forms a sequel to _The Stolen Light (BR 7793)_. For the author, simply getting to Oxford was the fulfillment of a dream, and meant England was to become his third spiritual home, after India and America. He recounts making friends, making history his chosen field of study, making do in a medieval city, and making an effort to hide his feelings about his inadequacies and frustrations. 1993. A Cat Abroad: The Further Adventures of Norton, the Cat Who Went to Paris, and His Human BR 9459 by Peter Gethers 2 volumes Sequel to _The Cat Who Went to Paris (BR 8854)_. Gethers and his Scottish Fold cat Norton go on tour--Gethers signing books and Norton holding court for his growing fan club. The duo and their friend Janis then embark on a year-long visit to France. "Le chat" Norton continues to be showered with attention, both in France and on side trips to Italy and Holland. Some strong language. 1993. Alex Haley's Queen: The Story of an American Family BR 9463 by Alex Haley and David Stevens 7 volumes Completed by David Stevens, this is the final work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of _Roots (BR 3234)_. Alex Haley tells the story of his father's family, beginning with James Jackson, his white great-great-grandfather, who came from Ireland. When James's son falls in love with a slave named Easter, their daughter Queen, the grandmother of the author, results. 1993. Animal Talk: Science and the Voices of Nature BR 9491 by Eugene S. Morton and Jake Page 2 volumes Believing that learning to listen to other voices may help humans regain their own place in nature, the authors examine some of the vocal communication systems found among animals such as elephants, birds, and dolphins. After describing methods other scientists have used to analyze these systems, the authors propose origins and meanings of these sounds. 1992. There's a Boy in Here BR 9520 by Judy and Sean Barron 2 volumes Diagnosed as autistic at four, Sean Barron continued his compulsive, repetitive, and often dangerous habits for years but learned speech and attended school while his mother, Judy, struggled to work with him. Recalling the experience, Sean at thirty and Judy describe how in his late teens Sean finally discovered how to get off the "merry-go-round." Strong language. 1992. Keeping Unusual Animals as Pets BR 9536 by Jef Hewitt 1 volume The unusual pets discussed by naturalist Hewitt are ectotherms (commonly referred to as "cold-blooded" species). Descriptions and care requirements are provided for invertebrates--crickets, scorpions, and praying mantises--and for caecilians, salamanders, frogs, toads, snakes, lizards, and turtles. Also included are tips on choosing an ectotherm and on finding a qualified veterinarian. 1990. Embraced by the Light BR 9687 by Betty J. Eadie and Curtis Taylor 1 volume At thirty-one, Eadie, who was once declared dead during a childhood illness, had a near-death episode while hospitalized after a hysterectomy. Her memories include meeting with Jesus Christ and being advised by him and by angels, feeling reluctant to return to life when told she had been taken prematurely, and being visited by demons. She describes changes in her life since the experience. Bestseller 1992. Fiction Where Shadows Go: Georgia Trilogy, Volume 2 BR 9375 by Eugenia Price 5 volumes After spending the first years of marriage in England, Anne Fraser has finally convinced her husband John to return to St. Simons Island. John has difficulty adjusting to owning slaves, but the couple settle in and begin raising a family. Their peace is shattered, however, when actress Fanny Kemble comes to visit and marries the owner of a nearby plantation. Sequel to _Bright Captivity (BR 8538)_. 1993. The Little Country BR 9380 by Charles De Lint 5 volumes Musician Janey Little discovers an unknown fantasy novel, entitled _The Little Country_, in her grandfather's Cornwall home. She finds that the book contains a magic that somehow connects her real-world life with the action of the story itself. A chain of events is unleashed in both the actual world and the book that brings the forces of good and evil into sharp conflict. 1991. Benediction at the Savoia BR 9417 by Christine O'Hagan 3 volumes Like Jackie Kennedy, thirty-two-year-old Delia Delaney is pregnant. Anxious that her two daughters are growing up, Delia is thrilled about another child. Delia is heartbroken when Jackie's newborn son dies and worries that her own baby is late and has stopped moving. She thinks of her wedding to hard-drinking Irish cop Maurice, the births of her daughters, her late alcoholic father, and her religious mother. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Pomp and Circumstance BR 9418 by Fred Mustard Stewart 4 volumes As ten-year-olds, Adam Thorne and Lizzie Desmond vow their love for each other. In 1856, at eighteen, they consummate that love. Shortly thereafter, Lizzie finds she is with child, and Adam unexpectedly becomes heir to a family secret that sends him to India. Before the two can finally be united, they will have become involved in significant historical events in England, India, and the United States. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. The Gates of Ivory BR 9423 by Margaret Drabble 4 volumes In _A Natural Curiosity (BR 8228)_, Drabble portrayed the lives of British women Liz, Alix, and Esther, friends since college. In this sequel, Liz, a London psychiatrist, receives an odd package from her longtime friend Stephen Cox, who has gone to Cambodia. As Liz searches for Stephen in Southeast Asia, glimpses of his life and the lives of Liz and her two friends are revealed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Last Call BR 9436 by Tim Powers 5 volumes Las Vegas's Flamingo Hotel, built by Bugsy Siegel in 1946, appears to be the manifestation of the Tower in a Tarot card deck. When it was built, Siegel was the reigning Fisher King. His power was assumed by Georges Leon, who is now attempting to assure his own immortality by assuming the spirit of his son Scott. Now Scott, an alcoholic poker player, finds himself in mortal combat with his father. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1992. The Seventh Stone BR 9442 by Nancy Freedman 4 volumes World War II is drawing to a close, and Noboru Sanogawa, unhappy in his marriage to Momoko, chooses death with honor as a kamikaze pilot. Besides his wife, he leaves behind a young son, Akio. As Momoko tries to remake her life within traditional Japanese society, she watches Akio seek to avenge his father's death by building a worldwide financial network. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Kaisho: A Nicholas Linnear Novel BR 9447 by Eric Lustbader 5 volumes In the sequel to _The White Ninja (BR 8112)_, Nicholas Linnear is asked to fulfil a long-ago promise to help a Japanese underworld leader, the Kaisho. The gangster has been trying to stymie an evil international conglomerate and is now marked for death. Meanwhile, his would-be assassin's related attack on an American mob boss has brought Linnear's friend Lew Croaker out of retirement. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Star of Empire: A Novel of Old San Antonio BR 9452 by Leonard Sanders 4 volumes Corrie McNair is expected to marry Ramsey Cothburn and reign in 1830s Charleston society. But Tad Logan of Savannah arrives in town and steals Corrie away. Along with her sister Prue and his brother Whit, Corrie and Tad head to San Antonio de B‚xar. There Tad and Whit become involved in efforts to create an independent country, Ramsey arrives to reclaim Corrie, and Prue has her own romantic problems. Some violence. 1992. Around the World in Eighty Days BR 9468 by Jules Verne 2 volumes Phileas Fogg is certain that he can travel around the world in eighty days--an incredibly short period of time in 1873. He's so sure that it can be done that he's wagered half of his fortune and set off on the grand adventure with his servant Passepartout. For high school and older readers. 1874. Twenty-Thousand Leagues under the Sea BR 9469 by Jules Verne 3 volumes A nineteenth-century science fiction tale of an electric submarine, the _Nautilus_; its eccentric captain, Captain Nemo; and the undersea world. The novel anticipates many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1869. Keeper of the Heart BR 9471 by Johanna Lindsey 3 volumes The future on planet Kystran. Shanelle Ly-San-Ter has completed her education and must now select a lifemate. Unlike many of her friends, she has not shared sex with anyone--her father provides a companion to make sure she waits for her lifemate. But when she meets Falon Van'yer, she throws caution to the wind. Has she made a big mistake? __Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. Wilderness BR 9478 by Dennis Danvers 2 volumes Alice White's secret has prevented her from getting close to people, because either they would think she is insane or they would believe her and be horrified. When Alice falls in love with biology professor Erik Summers, she decides to risk everything and tell him the truth: ever since puberty, Alice has changed into a wolf during each full moon. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1991. Forever Victoria BR 9486 by Dorothy Garlock 2 volumes After her father dies, Victoria McKenna is shocked to learn that her English halfbrother has sold the ranch that was left to her. When the buyer, Mason Mahaffey, arrives with his brood of younger siblings, Victoria is forced to share the ranch with them until legal ownership is proven. When Victoria is stalked by an unknown assailant, her feelings about Mason take an unexpected turn. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. To Love and to Cherish BR 9493 by Sarah G. Joseph 2 volumes Texas secretary Candace scolds herself for daydreaming about Nick, a New Yorker she met two months ago at a friend's wedding. She is angry that she allowed herself to be seduced by such a playboy. If only her steady beau Don would show some signs of romance, Candace would be happy to marry him. But it's Nick who surprises her with flowers on her birthday and the news that he has moved to Texas. And he refuses to believe that Candace couldn't care less! 1991. Yoruba Girl Dancing BR 9494 by Simi Bedford 2 volumes Remi's upbringing is entrusted to her wealthy grandparents because she is a girl. She loves the "miniature village" of her grandfather's African mansion. But at her grandfather's death, Remi's parents send the six-year-old to school in London, where she is set adrift in a sea of white faces. Remi conquers the hurtful cultural differences and adjusts to her life there. Years later she again becomes a Yoruba girl dancing. For high school and older readers. 1991. Shadows on the Sun BR 9497 by Michael Jan Friedman 3 volumes The crew of the USS _Enterprise_ is on the way back to Earth--and retirement. Plans change when they are asked to go on one last mission. Civil war brews on the planet Ssan, where a group of assassins seeks power. McCoy has had some experience in dealing with the cult, and it is hoped he can help. But he doesn't count on his ex-wife, the only woman he ever loved, being among the mediators. A Star Trek novel. Strong language and some violence. 1993. The Journey of Ibn Fattouma BR 9503 by Naguib Mahfouz 1 volume This novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author was first published in Arabic in 1983. It is a parable about Fattouma, a young man in search of answers to life's fundamental questions, who is bound for Gebel--land of no return. His journey is interrupted by marriage, children, wartime, imprisonment, political demonstrations, and by thwarted attempts to follow his religion. Fattouma's journey toward perfection lasts a lifetime. 1983. Ghosts BR 9511 by John Banville 2 volumes Novel by Irish author of _The Book of Evidence (BR 8400)_ blends real people, ghosts, and painted figures. When seven day-trip passengers come ashore after their pleasure boat is wrecked, they descend upon the island household of Professor Kreutznaer, who is engaged in writing art history. It seems that the occupants of the boat and the house have reason to study one another. 1993. Galloway BR 9514 by Louis L'Amour 2 volumes Flagan Sackett finds himself a fugitive in the mountains with only his wits as defense against the Apache warriors and the hungry wolves stalking him. 1970. Please Pass the Guilt BR 9518 by Rex Stout 2 volumes Dr. Vollmer has asked Nero Wolfe to look into the case of a man who refuses to give his real name but continually returns to a psychiatric clinic claiming he keeps washing his hands because they have blood on them. Is he in any way connected to the explosion of a bomb in the office of a potential candidate for the presidency of a large firm? The bomb killed another man and no one is certain who the intended victim was. 1973. Ice Trap BR 9519 by L.A. Graf 2 volumes While searching for a missing team of scientists, Captain Kirk and the senior officers of the U.S.S. _Enterprise_ become trapped on the ice-covered world of Nordstral. Unable to communicate with the _Enterprise_ and at the mercy of earthquakes and magnetic storms, Kirk and his companions know they must unlock the secret of this mysterious world of ice or face certain death. A Star Trek novel. 1992. The Starship Trap BR 9523 by Mel Gilden 2 volumes Spaceships from nearly every known race of the galaxy are disappearing. Klingon warships, Romulan Birds of Prey, and even Federation starships have vanished without a clue. All the races are distrustful of each other and ready to blame their traditional enemies for the disappearances. Captain Kirk of the U.S.S. _Enterprise_ must solve the mystery of the missing ships or watch as the galaxy disintegrates in a deadly war. A Star Trek novel. 1993. A Bowl of Cherries BR 9608 by Shena Mackay 2 volumes Years ago, while Stanley was imprisoned as a conscientious objector, his twin, Rex, stole both Stanley's chance at literary fame and his girl, Daphne. Rex and Daphne now have a grown daughter, Daisy, who, holding herself responsible for a long-ago death, puts up with a husband who suffocates her. But the past is dragged into the present when Rex's illegitimate teenage son invades the family and demands things be set right. Some strong language. 1992. Midaq Alley BR 9609 by Naguib Mahfouz 2 volumes Set in an ancient quarter of Cairo in the early 1940s, a time when the British Army moved into the area in an effort to thwart a Nazi invasion. Influenced by Western ideas, the impoverished people who live and work in this crowded alley are forever looking to escape life as they know it. Among them are the caf‚ owner, Kirsha, who likes drugs and little boys; Hamida, a beautiful and ambitious prostitute; and Abbas, a naive barber. Some strong language. 1966. The Gift BR 9610 by Danielle Steel 2 volumes John and Liz Whittaker and their two children--Tom, fifteen, and Annie, five--seem to be a happy, lucky family. But Annie dies and the family falls apart. Maribeth Robertson, sixteen, is pregnant and has been thrown out of her home by her father. Traveling to Chicago, she stops in the Whittakers' hometown, meets Tom, and forms a strong friendship that affects all the Whittakers. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Books for Children The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights BR 8999 by Leslie Kimmelman 1 volume Depicts in simple text the eight nights of Hanukkah celebrated by an extended family. The endnote describes the origin of this holiday, and explains how, at Hanukkah, Jewish people remember the victory of the Maccabees and the winning of freedom to worship as they believe. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1992. Bury My Bones but Keep My Words: African Tales for Retelling BR 9454 retold by Tony Fairman 1 volume A collection of African folktales from a wide array of cultures across the continent. The tales are presented as if they are being told to present-day children who interrupt with questions and comments. Included is the ancient Egyptian tale "Zazamankh" that features the parting of the Red Sea, and "Omutugwa," a Kenyan tale reminiscent of "Cinderella." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991. Can the Whales Be Saved? Questions about the Natural World and the Threats to Its Survival Answered by the Natural History Museum BR 9470 by Philip Whitfield 1 volume Includes more than one hundred questions about wildlife and the struggles of various plants and animals to survive the pollution of the earth. Questions include "Are new sorts of animals still being discovered?" "What is an ecosystem?" and "What does biodegradable mean?" For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. I Have a Dream: The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr. BR 9472 by Jim Haskins 1 volume A straightforward biography of the leader of the civil rights movement that focuses on his impact on the nation and his belief in nonviolence. Includes excerpts from King's speeches, sermons, letters, and writings, and an introduction by Rosa Parks. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League BR 9473 by Sue Macy 1 volume A history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during and immediately following World War II (1943-1954). The league was born during a period when the nation's men were away at war and women enjoyed unprecedented freedom in employment and activities, including sports. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. Who Shrank My Grandmother's House? Poems of Discovery BR 9475 by Barbara Juster Esbensen 1 volume More than twenty poems about the everyday discoveries of childhood. There are discoveries about the ordinary--"There is a long story living in the shortest pencil"--and about the unusual--sand dollars from which one can break "five white doves ready to fly to your hand. Sea change!" For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Shadows of Night: The Hidden World of the Little Brown Bat BR 9500 by Barbara Bash 1 volume Bats, who come out at night to hunt, are the only mammals that fly. There are nearly a thousand different kinds of bats. The author describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habits of the little brown bat, one of the most common species in North America. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1993. Thurgood Marshall: A Life for Justice BR 9508 by James Haskins 1 volume Born in segregated Baltimore in 1908, Thurgood Marshall championed equality and justice for all. The author examines the life and career of Marshall, who became legendary as the NAACP's chief counsel and architect of the famous _Brown v. Board of Education_ Supreme Court case. In 1967 Marshall became the first African-American Supreme Court justice. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992. The Singing Green: New and Selected Poems for All Seasons BR 9515 by Eve Merriam 1 volume A collection of poems about a wide variety of topics. Selections include "Animalimericks," "Circus Time," "Arithmetrix," and "The Baby-sitter and the Baby." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Westward Ho Ho Ho! Jokes from the Wild West BR 9521 by Victoria Hartman 1 volume A collection of knock-knock jokes, riddles, puns, and limericks about the wild, wild West. Chapters include "Roaming the Range," "Moseying to Town," and "Gold Rush." For grades 3-6. 1992. Barbara Frietchie BR 9529 by John Greenleaf Whittier 1 volume On September 10, 1862, the troops of the Confederate States of America marched through Maryland, a border state with citizens loyal to both the Union and the Confederacy. John Greenleaf Whittier wrote about an act of heroism in which ninety-five-year-old Barbara Frietchie waved the Union flag in General "Stonewall" Jackson's face. Includes background information and commentary. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Alexander Graham Bell BR 9595 by Andrew Dunn 1 volume Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the telephone. Bell, whose speech-scientist father produced an alphabet he called "visible speech," taught deaf children to talk using his father's system. The author traces Bell's life from his birth in Scotland in 1847 through his work with sound and the human voice that led to his development of the telephone. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Karl Benz BR 9596 by Brian Williams 1 volume Karl Benz's pioneering work in the evolution of motor-driven vehicles includes the development of the two-stroke engine and the electric ignition system. The author traces Benz's life from his birth in Germany in 1844 through his career as an engineer and inventor--and the first person to make cars reliable enough to be sold to the general public. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991. Marie Curie BR 9597 by Andrew Dunn 1 volume In the 1890s, when women scientists were rare and it was believed that the atom was the smallest unit of matter, Marie Curie, the first European woman to become a doctor of science, believed that atoms had an internal structure. With her husband, Pierre, she discovered radium. The author traces Curie's life from her birth in Poland in 1867 through a career that included two Nobel prizes. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Guglielmo Marconi BR 9598 by Nina Morgan 1 volume Guglielmo Marconi as a child admired Benjamin Franklin and Michael Faraday, scientists who made discoveries about electricity and magnetism. Marconi later grew up to become the inventor of wireless telegraphy, radio, and radar. The author traces the life of Marconi from his birth in Italy in 1874 through his work with electromagnetic waves and his development of wireless communication. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Isaac Newton BR 9599 by Douglas McTavish 1 volume Isaac Newton, best known for his discovery of the laws of movement and gravitation, effectively invented modern science by using methods to test and cross-check scientific theories. The author traces Newton's life from his birth in England in 1642 through his long years of scientific discoveries that include the laws of light and refraction, the invention of the reflecting telescope, and calculus. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Earth Verses and Water Rhymes BR 9902 by J. Patrick Lewis 1 volume Seventeen poems that evoke and celebrate the beauty and variety of nature. Topics include the sounds of winter, spring rain, grasshoppers, and Indian summer. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991. Fiction Happy Christmas, Gemma BR 9000 by Sarah Hayes 1 volume A young boy and his baby sister, Gemma, busily prepare for Christmas. They make Christmas pudding, put up decorations, decorate a tree, and wrap their presents. On Christmas they enjoy a delightful day that includes a call to cousins in Jamaica. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1986. Then Again, Maybe I Won't BR 9477 by Judy Blume 1 volume Tony Miglione believes that if his parents were to read his mind, they would be surprised and shocked at his thoughts. He reflects on his shoplifting neighbor and friend, on the way his parents change in response to money, and on his own sexual development. For grades 5-8. 1971. Bus Station Mystery BR 9496 by Gertrude Chandler Warner 1 volume The Aldens--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--have decided to visit a science fair thirty miles from their New England home, and they'll be traveling by bus. As they depart they run into two mysterious boys and a perturbed Frank Timmons, who manages the bus station. He seems linked to a paint factory that the Aldens discover is polluting a river. A Boxcar Children mystery. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1974. Timothy of the Cay BR 9509 by Theodore Taylor 1 volume In this companion to _The Cay (BR 8750)_, we learn what has happened to Phillip since his rescue from a Caribbean island where as a twelve-year-old white boy blinded by a blow on the head, he had been stranded with Timothy, an elderly black deckhand. We also learn of Timothy's life and of his adventures at sea since his days as a young cabin boy. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Alien Secrets BR 9510 by Annette Curtis Klause 2 volumes Aboard a space freighter en route to the planet where her scientist parents are based, Robin (Puck) Goodfellow, almost thirteen and recently expelled from her proper English boarding school, befriends an alien called Hush (for short). Hush has had a cherished artifact stolen from him, and he believes it is on the ship. Puck vows to help him retrieve it and is soon enmeshed in a mystery with an abundance of suspects. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. The Sign of the Beaver BR 9513 by Elizabeth George Speare 1 volume Left alone for months to guard his family's wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, Matt doubts that he can survive until a resourceful Indian boy befriends him and teaches him how to live in the forest. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1983. The Wheel on the School BR 9525 by Meindert DeJong 2 volumes Long ago, the little Dutch village of Shora was full of friendly, luck-bringing storks. But fierce storms drove the storks away, and they never returned. Six schoolchildren, with the help of their teacher, set out to bring the storks back to their village. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1954. The Foxman BR 9530 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume A boy is sent by a judge to live with the boy's uncle on a farm in northern Minnesota. While fox hunting, the boy and his cousin, Carl, take shelter in the shack of a man with a horribly mutilated face--so hideous that he keeps it covered with a mask. Happy to leave the next morning, the boy remains curious about the man, who is kind and generous, and returns to learn more about him. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their Adventures BR 9547 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume Henry and his big dog, Mudge, wake up to a cold, wet, muddy, gray Saturday morning--with no sun or snow--that promises a boring weekend. After a boring breakfast, boring cartoons, and a round of Henry's father's boring jokes, Mudge cannot stay awake. Then Mom has an idea that adds spice to the day! A Henry and Mudge book. For grades K-3. 1992. Sunny-Side Up BR 9554 by Patricia Reilly Giff 1 volume Richard "Beast" Best and his friend Matthew Jackson plan to have the best summer yet, until they learn that Matthew will be moving away. Will hiding Matthew in the Bests' garage keep their summer from being ruined? __A Kids of the Polk Street School book for grades 2-4. 1986. Alfie Gets In First BR 9562 by Shirley Hughes 1 volume Alfie accidentally locks his mother and baby sister, Annie Rose, out of the house, and he can't reach the latch to let them in. Soon the whole neighborhood is involved in getting the door open. For grades 2-4. 1981. Dobry BR 9611 by Monica Shannon 1 volume The author's memories of childhood in Bulgaria enhance this story of a young peasant boy who wants to be a sculptor. He is discouraged by his mother's opposition but nourished by his grandfather's support. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1934. Choosing Sides BR 9688 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume Nancy Drew first meets Caroline Hill, the district attorney for River Heights, through Nancy's father, Carson Drew, a criminal lawyer. When Caroline announces her candidacy for mayor, Nancy eagerly signs on as a volunteer. She does not know that she will soon be working to clear her candidate of murder charges. Bobby Rouse, who threatened to implicate Caroline in a bribery scandal, has been found dead. A Nancy Drew mystery for grades 4-7. 1993. Jimmy Lee Did It BR 9901 by Pat Cummings 1 volume "Jimmy Lee is back again/And nothing is the same." Thus begins a simple story told in rhyme of a little girl's search for the elusive Jimmy Lee, whom her brother blames for the messes and mischief around their house. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1985. _Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies_ The following books have been hand transcribed for the library indicated with each entry and are available from that library for circulation throughout the country. Please write or call directly to the library indicated. JBI Jewish Braille Institute of America The Library 110 East 30th Street New York, NY 10016 212-889-2525, 800-433-1531 LLB Lutheran Library for the Blind 1133 South Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-9000, 800-433-3954 Adult Nonfiction And There Was Light LLB by Jacques Lusseyran 5 volumes The author, blinded at eight, participated in the French Resistance during World War II, was taken prisoner, and was sent to the German concentration camp at Buchenwald. He tells a story of life, joy, and faith in God. The Book of the Just: The Silent Heroes Who Saved Jews from Hitler JBI by Eric Silver 4 volumes Israel-based freelance reporter presents dramatic stories recounted by survivors and rescuers. Testimonies reveal how non- Jews from every part of Nazi-occupied Europe, including Germany, risked their own liberty and lives to save Jews. Regardless of backgrounds, faith, or political views, they acted as individuals or in groups to assert a common humanity and resist barbarism. Bursting the Bonds? A Jewish-Christian Dialogue on Jesus and Paul JBI by Leonard Swidler and others 7 volumes The authors, two Jewish and two Christian, explore the history and theology of Jesus and Paul. Among the questions they discuss are Why do Christians and Jews need dialogue about Jesus and Paul? What do Jews see as Jesus's place in the Jewish life of his time? Did Paul represent or misrepresent his Judaism? Comeback LLB by Dave Dravecky 6 volumes The story of Dave Dravecky, major-league pitcher, and his struggle with cancer. A look at the life of baseball players, at Dave's faith and courage, at his coming back against all odds, and his testimony to the faithfulness of God in his life. The Great Jewish Quiz Book JBI by Barbara Spector 3 volumes A wide-ranging collection of 836 questions and answers that will challenge even the most knowledgeable trivia mavens: How many years did King David rule? Which Jewish athlete was known as "Mr. Basketball?" Who was the first Kohen? So, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy! LLB by Barbara Johnson 5 volumes The author is a survivor of four devastating experiences: Her husband had a near-fatal accident, she lost one son in Vietnam and another to a drunk driver, and she had to adjust to a third son's homosexuality. She offers hope in the midst of life's most trying times. _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 sends you braille materials. Asimov's Science Fiction (monthly plus mid-December) Better Homes and Gardens (monthly) Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Journal of Physiotherapy (British monthly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Braille Variety News (monthly) Children's Digest (for children, 8 issues) Consumers' Research (monthly) Cooking Light (bimonthly plus Christmas) Fortune (biweekly plus specials) Inside Sports (monthly) Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues) Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Madam (British monthly) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) New Beacon (British monthly) The _New York Times_ Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC/Computing (monthly) Playboy, selections (monthly) Poetry (monthly) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (3 per year) Progress (British monthly) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens, monthly) 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 ***3/14/95 (gft)***