Talking Book Topics, Vol. 63, No. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1997

Talking Book Topics
November-December 1997
Volume 63, Number 6

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped

_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
cassette, and disc formats and distributed free to blind and
physically handicapped individuals who participate in the
Library of Congress free reading program.  It lists recorded
books and magazines available through a network of
cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and
activities in library services.
     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.
      To order books, 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 1997

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 60-46157
ISSN 0039-9183


Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Books for Children

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Foreign Language Books

     Spanish

Talking Book Magazines

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_In Brief_

_Asimov's Science Fiction_ Magazine Offered on Cassette

NLS is offering _Asimov's Science Fiction_ magazine on
cassette rather than flexible disc in addition to the
children's, young adult, and foreign-language audio
magazines that were announced earlier this year.  These
magazines kick off a transition to the new format for all
audio magazines.  NLS plans to continue the transition in
January 1999, changing another group of flexible-disc
magazines to cassette.  It is expected to take three to four
years before all NLS recorded magazines will be available on
cassette. 

The complete list of magazine titles appears in the
Magazines section of this issue and includes information
about the number of issues and format of each title. 

_Newsstand_

The following announcements may be of interest to readers.
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements
selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are
not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not
imply endorsement. 

_Audio Book Club._ The AudioBook Exchange Club offers 600
commercially produced cassette book titles.  An annual
membership fee of $10 entitles customers to an unlimited
number of tape rentals for $4.50 each plus shipping and
handling.  Members can also purchase titles at a discount
off the retail price.  For more information, contact
AudioBook Exchange Club, 867 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ  07002,
telephone (201) 339-0330, fax (201) 339-2529, or Website
http://members.aol.com/AudioBEC/ABEC.html

_Disaster Preparedness._  A two-cassette audio booklet
titled _Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities_
is available from the American Red Cross.  The publication
is designed to help people who have physical, visual,
auditory, or cognitive disabilities prepare for natural
disasters and their consequences.  It includes sections on
understanding disasters, disaster supplies, making your home
or office safer, and creating a personal support network. 
The audio cassette set costs $5 and can be purchased from
local American Red Cross chapters.

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

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

Bike Cult: The Ultimate Guide to Human-Powered Vehicles.
RC 42160.
by David B. Perry.
read by Randy Wieck.
8 cassettes.
Covers many aspects of bicycling, beginning with the history
of the bike. Discusses the bike as a political tool; bike
culture; cycle sports and recreational events; well-known
bikers; requirements for top cycling performance; and the
bicycle body, which includes the bicycle back and the
bicycle face. Appendixes list clubs, champions, records, and
more. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1995.
RC 42160.
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God in All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual
Writing.
RC 42214.
edited by Lucinda Vardey.
read by Christopher Hurt.
7 cassettes.
The England-born Catholic, a successful businesswoman before
illness led to her "spiritual awakening," presents "the
finest wisdom" on religious experience composed between 1945
and 1995. Reflecting Eastern and Western faith perspectives,
the texts by more than one hundred contributors are grouped
by theme and arranged to follow "the spiritual journey of
the soul in life." 1995.
RC 42214.
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The Bronts.
RC 42239.
by Juliet Barker.
read by Lisette Lecat.
10 cassettes.
Barker draws on eleven years' research to compile this
detailed, documented reinterpretation of the
nineteenth-century family of writers. Contrasting her
findings with conclusions of previous biographers, Barker
presents the father, Patrick, as a sympathetic patriarch;
brother Branwell as a talented, though tortured, poet; and
authors Charlotte, Emily, and Anne as strong, not oppressed,
women. 1994.
RC 42239.
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Osler's Web: Inside the Labyrinth of the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Epidemic.
RC 42240.
by Hillary Johnson.
read by Catherine Byers.
7 cassettes.
Chronicles identification and research of chronic fatigue
syndrome from 1984 through 1994. Reports of the puzzling
medical condition were met with skepticism and even
hostility, as shown in assigning it the nickname "Yuppie
Flu." Tells how the disease affected patients' lives as well
as what the reaction of the established medical community
was toward sympathetic doctors. 1996.
RC 42240.
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson: Volume 4, October
1882-June 1884.
RC 42244.
by Robert Louis Stevenson.
read by Patrick Horgan.
3 cassettes.
This volume of letters by both Stevenson and his wife,
Fanny, reflects Stevenson's life and work while he resided
in the south of France, where the family moved to find a
healthful climate. Despite the severity of his chronic
illness, Stevenson considered this the happiest period of
his life and published _The Black Arrow (RC 23122)_,
_Treasure Island (RC 18121)_, and other famous works. 1884.
RC 42244.
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Learning to Use Microcomputer Applications: WordPerfect 6.0
for DOS.
RC 42342.
by Gary Shelly and others.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
An introductory textbook that offers step-by-step
instructions. Addresses computers, software, networks, file
management, and creating documents. 1995.
RC 42342.
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When the Pentagon Was for Sale: Inside America's Biggest
Defense Scandal.
RC 42370.
by Andy Pasztor.
read by Ray Foushee.
4 cassettes.
The _Wall Street Journal_ reporter who covered the Pentagon
during the Reagan and Bush eras documents fraud spawned by
indiscriminate defense spending. Basing his account on court
documents, public records, and interviews, Pasztor reveals
how officials rigged bids, shared classified documents with
contractors, and demanded payoffs. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1995.
RC 42370.
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The Steinway Saga: An American Dynasty.
RC 42436.
by D.W. Fostle.
read by Jake Williams.
7 cassettes.
Fostle sifts through correspondence, private papers and
diaries, court documents, and financial records for his
account of several generations of the Steinway family and
the impact their piano firm had on American history. 1995.
RC 42436.
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Disability and Culture.
RC 42451.
edited by Benedicte Ingstad and Susan Reynolds Whyte.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Collection of scholarly essays examining the effects of
culture on individuals with disabilities. Contributions are
primarily reports on field research from many parts of the
world, including third-world countries, conducted by
anthropologists. The introduction explores the issue of a
universal definition of disability. 1995.
RC 42451.
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Monsters of the Sea.
RC 42471.
by Richard Ellis.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes.
Ellis, a cryptozoologist who studies the reported existence
of unknown creatures, provides an analysis of some of the
terrifying "monsters" people throughout history have
believed to live in the sea. Through further research, the
unknown and unnamed "monsters" become such "familiar"
creatures as octopuses, whales, manatees, and sharks. Ellis
also discusses the need to protect and preserve the
creatures of the sea. 1994.
RC 42471.
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Murderers and Other Friends: Another Part of Life.
RC 42489.
by John Mortimer.
read by John Horton.
2 cassettes.
The lawyer, writer, and creator of the Rumpole of the Bailey
television series continues his memoirs and vignettes about
his life and friends among the British middle class. 1994.
Sequel to _Clinging to the Wreckage (RC 42488)_.
RC 42489.
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The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity, AD
200-1000.
RC 42494.
by Peter Brown.
read by Corrie James.
3 cassettes.
A history of the first thousand years of Christianity.
Traces its rise from the last centuries of the Roman empire
to the formation of western Christendom and its spread in
diverse forms across Asia Minor and North Africa. Explains
how Christianity became Europe's dominant political and
cultural force by the year 1000. 1996.
RC 42494.
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Pickett, Leader of the Charge: A Biography of General George
E. Pickett, C.S.A..
RC 42500.
by Edward G. Longacre.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
A scholarly portrait of the leader of the famed suicidal
charge at Gettysburg in 1863. Describes Pickett's life and
exploits from his days at West Point through the Mexican and
Civil Wars. Refutes some errors, stereotypes, and myths from
earlier accounts of the maligned Confederate general. 1995.
RC 42500.
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Intimate Enemies: Jews and Arabs in a Shared Land.
RC 42513.
by Meron Benvenisti.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
Drawing on his experience as a professor, columnist, deputy
mayor of Jerusalem, and founder of the West Bank Database
Project that records human-rights abuses, Benvenisti probes
the interests of the Israelis and the Palestinians. He
focuses on the 1990 Temple Mount killing of Palestinians by
Israeli police and the 1993 Peace Accord and advocates a
pluralistic Israel/Palestine over separate states. 1995.
RC 42513.
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Battling for Peace: A Memoir.
RC 42514.
by Shimon Peres.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
In this account, written before he became prime minister
following the death of Yitzhak Rabin, Peres portrays himself
as both victor and victim. Peres explains how he was
influenced by David Ben-Gurion and became part of his
cabinet and how from then on politics became a major part of
his life, including a time as prime minister prior to Rabin.
He also discusses his part in Israeli peace agreements.
1995.
RC 42514.
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Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi.
RC 42535.
by John Dittmer.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
4 cassettes.
The DePauw University professor who taught history at
Tougaloo College, Mississippi, from 1967 to 1979 documents
the work of grass-roots blacks for suffrage and integration.
He details actions arranged through the Council of Federated
Organizations, and the work of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou
Hamer, and many others. Winner of the 1995 Bancroft Prize in
American History. 1995.
RC 42535.
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Women with Disabilities: Found Voices.
RC 42574.
edited by Mary E. Willmuth and Lillian Holcomb.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
An anthology of essays, most written by women with
disabilities, documenting the adversity and abuse disabled
women face. Conveys the feelings of isolation and exclusion
they feel in a "disability-phobic culture" and calls for
activism and coalition building as a proper response. 1993.
RC 42574.
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The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time.
RC 42578.
by Jonathan Weiner.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
Discusses the work of Peter and Rosemary Grant, who spent
more than twenty years in the Galapagos Islands researching
Charles Darwin's finches to confront Darwin's notion of
evolution as a time-suspended process. Weiner incorporates
research from other scientists to assert that evolution is
dynamic, involving constant, even observable, change. _L.A.
Times_ Book Prize for Science and Technology. 1994.
RC 42578.
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Events Leading Up to My Death: The Life of a
Twentieth-Century Reporter.
RC 42579.
by Howard K. Smith.
read by Lou Harpenau.
4 cassettes.
Reminiscences of the noted journalist, from his rural
Louisiana youth through his newspaper and TV careers. Smith
was the last American reporter to escape wartime Berlin in
1941. By war's end he was a national figure, and he went on
to cover the great events of the Cold War era. A detailed
account of the man and his century. 1996.
RC 42579.
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Immigration Policy.
RC 42586.
edited by Scott Barbour.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
An anthology of eighteen articles, half arguing for
curtailing immigration and half advocating its continuation
or expansion. The articles examine the cultural, moral,
economic, and environmental factors at issue in the debate.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995.
RC 42586.
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United Nations: The First Fifty Years.
RC 42590.
by Stanley Meisler.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
Survey of the United Nations' (U.N.) first fifty years by a
former foreign correspondent for the _Los Angeles Times_.
Many of the chapters are organized around the emergencies
faced by the U.N.: the 1956 Suez Crisis, the Korean War, the
Cuban missile crisis, the Vietnam war, the peacekeeping
effort in Somalia, and others. 1995.
RC 42590.
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Beatrice Ojakangas' Great Holiday Baking Book.
RC 42591.
by Beatrice Ojakangas.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
Offers 250 recipes for savory and sweet baked treats to make
holidays more memorable. While many of the recipes are for
Thanksgiving and Christmas, there are also some for Labor
Day, April Fools' Day, and other celebrations, some obscure.
Includes historical backgrounds for the various observances.
1994.
RC 42591.
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Getting Organized: The Easy Way to Put Your Life in Order;
Updated and Revised.
RC 42609.
by Stephanie Winston.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Tells how to take control of paperwork, time, money, and
space at home and at work. Looks at some personal reasons
why life may become confused. This revision also describes
home offices and working mothers in the 1990s. 1991.
RC 42609.
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Wrestling with Angels: What the First Family of Genesis
Teaches Us about Our Spiritual Identity, Sexuality, and
Personal Relationships.
RC 42611.
by Naomi H. Rosenblatt and Joshua Horwitz.
read by Janis Gray.
3 cassettes.
Psychotherapist Rosenblatt explores the multigenerational
saga of the Bible, focusing on Abraham and Sarah, to
discover how the family's conflicts and spiritual vision
reflect on the contemporary search for a purposeful life and
spiritual identity. 1995.
RC 42611.
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There's No Such Thing as Free Speech: And It's a Good Thing,
Too.
RC 42612.
by Stanley Fish.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
In this series of essays, Fish examines the historical and
political contexts of such issues as free speech,
multiculturalism, family values, and affirmative action.
Opposing the arguments of both the right and the left, he
argues that the "essentials" of these issues cannot be
isolated from their political circumstances. 1994.
RC 42612.
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Mothers of Invention: Women of the Slaveholding South in the
American Civil War.
RC 42620.
by Drew Gilpin Faust.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
This social history chronicles the challenges and changes
faced by Southern women while their men were off fighting
the Civil War. As these women took new roles as heads of
farms and families, they began to reconsider assumptions
about their own identities and the social order of the old
South. 1996.
RC 42620.
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Wings of Morning: The Story of the Last American Bomber Shot
Down over Germany in World War II.
RC 42622.
by Thomas Childers.
read by Randy Atcher.
3 cassettes.
Historian Childers writes of his uncle, Howard Goodner, who
was killed in the last days of World War II. Using Goodner's
daily letters home, letters of crewmates, and interviews
with a surviving buddy and with German farmers who remember
the crash, Childers details the fate of the young men of the
B-24 _Black Cat_. 1995.
RC 42622.
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Great One-Liners.
RC 42627.
by Gene Perret.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Bob Hope's head comedy writer provides a collection of
one-liners and their setups. Topics include education,
family, traffic, fashion, football, and more. Includes jokes
used by Woody Allen, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, and
Rodney Dangerfield. 1992.
RC 42627.
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The Monkey Wars.
RC 42660.
by Deborah Blum.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Examines the struggle between the animal-rights
organizations and the scientific community over the use of
primates for research. Offers chronologies of each camp,
describing their respective values, aims, and activities.
The final chapter suggests that people on both sides are
becoming more willing to compromise. 1994.
RC 42660.
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On Grief and Reason: Essays.
RC 42661.
by Joseph Brodsky.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
The Russian-born former U.S. poet laureate and winner of the
Nobel prize for literature offers twenty-one essays,
speeches, and letters first published elsewhere. In the
title essay, Brodsky analyzes Frost's poem "Home Burial." In
"Collector's Item," prompted by a Russian postage stamp
honoring spy Kim Philby, the poet reflects on aspects of
espionage. 1995.
RC 42661.
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A NonChurchgoer's Guide to the Bible.
RC 42688.
by Michael Gantt.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
A nonsectarian overview of the Bible for persons who have an
interest in "the Good Book" but little knowledge of it.
Explains the structure of the Bible, reviews each of its
books, and suggests how one might go about reading the
bestselling book of all time. 1995.
RC 42688.
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Germany, Hitler, and World War II: Essays in Modern German
and World History.
RC 42691.
by Gerhard L. Weinberg.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Weinberg, who helped microfilm captured German records and
has written numerous studies on World War II, documents
Hitler's plans in starting the war. The German leadership,
Weinberg asserts, intended to conquer Europe and the United
States and to transform the world's population by
systematically killing those they deemed "not worthy of
life." 1995.
RC 42691.
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Spyglass: An Autobiography.
RC 42694.
by Hlne Deschamps.
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler.
2 cassettes.
The author was a teenager when France declared war on
Germany during World War II. Deschamps tells how after
France was occupied, she decided to fight the Nazis by
joining the underground resistance movement. Her best friend
soon followed, and over the years the girls' missions became
more and more dangerous. Some violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.
RC 42694.
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The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval
Officers.
RC 42700.
edited by Paul Stillwell.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Personal portraits of the thirteen sailors who in 1944
became the first African American officers in the U.S. Navy.
Oral histories from the group's eight survivors recall their
selection, officer training, service experiences, and later
careers. 1993.
RC 42700.
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The Same River Twice: Honoring the Difficult; a Meditation
on Life, Spirit, Art, and the Making of the Film _The Color
Purple_ Ten Years Later.
RC 42702.
by Alice Walker.
read by Gail Nelson.
2 cassettes.
The author reflects on the changes in her life as her
bestselling book was made into a movie. Letters, essays, and
her original screenplay reveal her struggles with her role
as a public figure, criticism of her story, her mother's
failing health, and her own illness. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 42702.
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Mourning into Dancing.
RC 42754.
by Walter Wangerin.
read by Brian Conn.
2 cassettes.
Wangerin, a Lutheran pastor, looks at four concepts of
death: primal fall or original sin, divisions that come
between us and others, corporeal dying, and spiritual death.
Through examples from his own life and from his inner-city
ministry, he shows how grief can lead to healing and
renewal. 1992.
RC 42754.
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At Eighty-Two: A Journal.
RC 42757.
by May Sarton.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Final work by the prolific American poet and novelist.
Sarton chronicles the last year of her life, reflecting on
past literary successes; the rigors of aging; visits with
friends and admirers; and life with her beloved cat,
Pierrot. Throughout, Sarton deals with depression brought on
as she ponders her mortality. 1996.
RC 42757.
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Power and Illness: The Failure and Future of American Health
Policy.
RC 42759.
by Daniel M. Fox.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Argues that policies overemphasize research on and care for
acute illnesses and neglect chronic, disabling conditions.
Fox proposes reallocating resources for better results and
discusses the changing views on health care and on the role
of the patient. 1993.
RC 42759.
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Informed Consent.
RC 42761.
by John A. Byrne.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
The account of a woman who believes her silicone breast
implants caused her years of debilitating health problems.
Her implants came from Dow Corning, where her husband was an
executive. A story of personal tragedy and alleged corporate
misconduct. 1996.
RC 42761.
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Hiroshima in America: Fifty Years of Denial.
RC 42765.
by Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
A psychology professor and an author draw on library
research and interviews to argue that use of atomic bombs on
Japanese cities was unjustified. They fault the secrecy
surrounding atomic weapons and probe the psychological
reasons for President Harry S Truman's decision to use the
bomb. They also detail controversy over the Smithsonian
Institution's 1995 _Enola Gay_ exhibit. 1995.
RC 42765.
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The _Wall Street Journal National Business Employment
Weekly_ Interviewing.
RC 42769.
by Arlene S. Hirsch.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
Psychotherapist, career counselor, and outplace consultant
Hirsch explains how to "remove some of the negative imagery
from the interviewing process by developing better interview
skills and attitudes." Her formula consists of getting to
know yourself inside and out, researching employers most
likely to want you, and presenting yourself as someone who
can add value to the organization. 1994.
RC 42769.
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The Very Best Men: Four Who Dared; the Early Years of the
CIA.
RC 42774.
by Evan Thomas.
read by Art Metzler.
3 cassettes.
The _Newsweek_ editor and bureau chief, author of _The Wise
Men (RC 25088)_, draws on interviews and on files, some
still classified and used through special agreement with the
CIA. He documents how spymasters Frank Wisner, Richard
Bissell, Tracy Barnes, and Desmond FitzGerald engineered
assassination plots and coups against foreign governments.
Some violence and some strong language. 1995.
RC 42774.
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Windows 95 Clear & Simple.
RC 42777.
by P.K. McBride.
read by John Richardson.
1 cassette.
An easy-to-follow guide to using Windows 95 for the
experienced or beginning computer user. Explains setting up,
window control, managing files, disk housekeeping, and other
key aspects of the Windows 95 computer operating system.
1996.
RC 42777.
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The Dilbert Principle: A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses,
Meetings, Management Fads, and Other Workplace Afflictions.
RC 42822.
by Scott Adams.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
A humorous look at the workplace from the creator of the
"Dilbert" cartoon strip. The Dilbert Principle is that "the
most ineffective workers are systematically moved to the
place where they can do the least damage--management."
Bestseller 1996.
RC 42822.
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City Life: Urban Expectations in a New World.
RC 42825.
by Witold Rybczynski.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
The architect and author of _Home: The Short Story of an
Idea (RC 25168)_ discusses the design of U.S. cities. He
notes the generous use of space, the penchant for a grid
format, and the tendency to concentrate commercial activity
in a defined area. He also addresses the 1950s urban renewal
movement, the popularity of garden suburbs, and the rise of
shopping malls. 1995.
RC 42825.
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Mountain Lion: An Unnatural History of Pumas and People.
RC 42826.
by Chris Bolgiano.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Traces the mountain lion's "unnatural" interaction with
human cultures in North America over hundreds of years.
While the author's primary focus is on the big cat, she also
offers insights into human society and the complexity of our
own minds. 1995.
RC 42826.
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This Is Not Your Father's Stockpicking Book: Profiting from
the Investment Clues Found in Everyday Life.
RC 42830.
by Derrick Niederman.
read by John Rayburn.
2 cassettes.
Tells how to come up with investment ideas "by connecting
familiar aspects of the everyday world with their
not-so-familiar effects on public companies." Considers the
five aspects of weather, television, presidential terms,
fads, and advertising. Gives examples of past events that
have influenced the stock market. 1995.
RC 42830.
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The End of Education: Redefining the Value of School.
RC 42832.
by Neil Postman.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A university professor argues that education in the 1990s is
failing because its guiding purposes of consumership,
technology, and economic utility are outmoded, and its new
multiculturalism is divisive. Postman advocates substituting
new concepts: spaceship Earth, intellectual humility, the
American experiment, and the law of diversity. 1995.
RC 42832.
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Disappearance: A Map; a Meditation on Death and Loss in the
High Latitudes.
RC 42833.
by Sheila Nickerson.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
The Alaska poet reflects on the ways people have disappeared
into her state's vast wilderness, beginning with a colleague
whose plane vanished over glaciers in Alaska's "Bermuda
Triangle." Includes many other accounts: notably those of
Sir John Franklin, who disappeared in 1845 with 128 men and
two ships, and of Louisiana congressman Hale Boggs, whose
plane was lost in 1972. 1996.
RC 42833.
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The Company of Wolves.
RC 42837.
by Peter Steinhart.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Explores the relationship between humans and wolves.
Steinhart shows that, like humans, wolves have calculating
minds, live within highly developed social systems, claim
and defend territories, use complex forms of communication,
and are predators. The author draws from the experiences and
views of people whose lives have been touched by wolves.
1995.
RC 42837.
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I Lived to Tell It All.
RC 42850.
by George Jones.
read by Chuck Benson.
3 cassettes.
The rough-and-tumble life of a hard-living icon of country
music. Follows George Jones through his hardscrabble early
years in East Texas, growing fame, and difficult times to
his clean-living sobriety. Jones admits that binge drinking,
drugs, and violent behavior plagued his life and career.
Strong language. 1996.
RC 42850.
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Confessions of an Eco-Warrior.
RC 42854.
by Dave Foreman.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
A defense of the principles upon which the Earth First!
movement was founded: biocentrism, wilderness preservation,
and monkeywrenching (environmental vandalism). Foreman
decries the wanton destruction of the wilderness and
advocates environmental radicalism. He describes and
justifies monkeywrenching techniques. 1991.
RC 42854.
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Aging and Old Age.
RC 42863.
by Richard A. Posner.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
A law school lecturer offers a scholarly economic analysis
of aspects of aging and their legal implications. Posner
uses models, mathematical equations, and the concept of
multiple selves--young and old--to explain his theories. He
discusses behavioral changes in residence, driving, crime,
suicide, sex, employment, voting, and jury service. 1995.
RC 42863.
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Two or Three Things I Know for Sure.
RC 42865.
by Dorothy Allison.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
1 cassette.
The author of _Bastard out of Carolina (RC 39353)_ tells of
being a poor southern white girl worried about turning out
like her unattractive female relatives and enduring her
stepfather's sexual abuse. She also discusses her
lesbianism. One of the two or three things she knows for
sure is how long it takes to learn to love yourself. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42865.
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At Peace in the Light: The Further Adventures of a Reluctant
Psychic Who Reveals the Secret of Your Spiritual Powers.
RC 42868.
by Dannion Brinkley.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Brinkley tells how he adjusted to the psychic ability he
acquired after his near-death experiences and found his
life's mission in helping hospice patients face death. 1995.
Sequel to _Saved by the Light (RC 38855)_.
RC 42868.
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Living Faith.
RC 42877.
by Jimmy Carter.
read by Lou Harpenau.
2 cassettes.
The former president testifies on the influence of religious
faith in his life. He recounts formative events of his past,
including achievements and setbacks, and discusses how his
Christian belief sustained and inspired him. 1996.
RC 42877.
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Power to Burn: Michael Ovitz and the New Business of Show
Business.
RC 42899.
by Stephen Singular.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
2 cassettes.
An unauthorized portrait of one of Hollywood's most
successful agents and deal-makers. Traces his meteoric rise
to power as head of the Creative Artists Agency, through his
skillful brokering of the MCA/Universal Studio sale, to his
selection as president of Disney Studios. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42899.
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Red Azalea.
RC 42930.
by Anchee Min.
read by Mary Kane.
2 cassettes.
Autobiographical account of a young Chinese woman's
experience during China's Cultural Revolution and the
eventual collapse of the Maoist regime. Min recounts the
years of communal hard labor, the humiliating process of
working on propagandist films, and her clandestine affair
with another woman. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.
RC 42930.
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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents: How
to Help, How to Survive.
RC 42931.
by Claire Berman.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
A guide for children who care for aging parents. Offers
advice on balancing the needs of parent and caregiver while
protecting the physical and emotional health of the latter.
Covers key areas such as sibling stress, communication, and
the nursing home dilemma. 1996.
RC 42931.
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A Call to Character: A Family Treasury of Stories, Poems,
Plays, Proverbs, and Fables to Guide the Development of
Values for You and Your Children.
RC 42933.
edited by Colin Greer and Herbert Kohl.
read by Annie Wauters.
4 cassettes.
Readings spanning four centuries and intended for families
to share. Selections are grouped by values, such as courage,
integrity, empathy, and idealism. Includes works by Milne,
Shakespeare, Steinbeck, Aesop, O. Henry, and Sitting Bull.
1995.
RC 42933.
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The Dog Who Rescues Cats: The True Story of Ginny.
RC 42935.
by Philip Gonzalez and Leonore Fleischer.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
After a disabling accident, Gonzalez had lost interest in
living. Then a friend suggested that he adopt a dog. Ginny,
the abused pup that Gonzalez found at a shelter, was no
ordinary dog, but one with a penchant for rescuing abandoned
cats. With Ginny, Gonzalez has aided scores of injured
felines and found a new sense of purpose in life. 1995.
RC 42935.
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Eat Right, Live Longer: Using the Natural Power of Foods to
Age-Proof Your Body.
RC 42942.
by Neal Barnard.
read by Camille McCurty Ali.
3 cassettes.
In this eight-step program, Dr. Barnard explains how certain
foods can be used to counteract the negative effects of
chemical reactions, like oxidation, in the body. He offers
advice on coping with menopause, combatting impotence, and
avoiding fat. He includes recipes and menus by Jennifer
Raymond. 1995.
RC 42942.
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Daughters of the Fifth Sun: A Collection of Latina Fiction
and Poetry.
RC 42952.
edited by Bryce Milligan.
read by Ilona Dulaski and others.
2 cassettes.
Short stories and poems by the "godmothers" of Latina
writing and later-generation authors describe the Latina
experience. They relate being women in a _machismo_-oriented
culture, living in a minority group in the United States,
learning the power of language, and dealing with everyday
life. 1995.
RC 42952.
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How to Stay Alive as Long as You Live: Practical Guides for
Christian Living.
RC 42962.
by Robert H. Spain.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
Spain, a bishop of the United Methodist Church, addresses
ways in which individuals can learn to lead more meaningful,
fulfilling lives. He suggests they accept themselves as
persons of worth, develop a positive mental attitude, set
priorities, handle detours, cope with worry and grief, learn
to forgive, share their faith, and always remember that God
resides within them. 1992.
RC 42962.
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The Woman Said Yes: Encounters with Life and Death, Memoirs.
RC 42970.
by Jessamyn West.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Writer tells how her Quaker mother, Grace, nursed her
through tuberculosis after the sanatorium gave up on her.
Grace taught both author Jessamyn and Jessamyn's sister,
Carmen, to "say yes to the life in their lives" and yes to
death when that life is over. After Grace's death, it is
Jessamyn who helps Carmen deal with inoperable cancer. 1976.
RC 42970.
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The Wilding of America: How Greed and Violence Are Eroding
Our Nation's Character.
RC 42973.
by Charles Derber.
read by Gary Telles.
2 cassettes.
A grim view of American culture in the 1990s. Derber extends
the term "wilding," meaning random street violence, to acts
of antisocial behavior that pervade our social, economic,
and political worlds. Offers proposals for restoring civil
society. 1996.
RC 42973.
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Mary Magdalen: Myth and Metaphor.
RC 42978.
by Susan Haskins.
read by Lisette Lecat.
5 cassettes.
Scriptural exegesis, history, and art serve as the sources
for this portrait of the renowned female saint and intimate
of Jesus. Haskins demonstrates how through the ages the
image of Mary Magdalen has merged with other biblical
figures to become that of the penitent prostitute, a
portrayal that epitomizes the subordinate role of women in
the church and in society. Haskins reevaluates that concept.
1993.
RC 42978.
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Mentoring: Confidence in Finding a Mentor and Becoming One.
RC 42983.
by Bobb Biehl.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
2 cassettes.
A comprehensive guide to mentoring with explanations,
instructions, and tributes from Christian leaders. Defines
mentoring as the process of a mature person taking a protege
"under the wing" for lifelong caring and support. 1996.
RC 42983.
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Daisy Bates in the Desert.
RC 42991.
by Julia Blackburn.
read by Patricia Kilgarriff.
2 cassettes.
The British author creates a personal interpretation of the
Irish-born writer who in 1913 at age fifty-four went to live
in the deserts of Australia. Picking her way among Bates's
prevarications, Blackburn sketches the eccentric's two
marriages, her abandonment of her son, and her decades-long
attachment to the Aborigines. 1994.
RC 42991.
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A Touch of Innocence: Memoirs of Childhood.
RC 42992.
by Katherine Dunham.
read by Robin Miles.
3 cassettes.
Third-person autobiographical account of noted dancer and
anthropologist covering the first eighteen years of her
life. Dunham describes growing up in a midwest interracial
family in the early twentieth century. She endures a
difficult childhood at the hands of her angry and abusive
father. 1959.
RC 42992.
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Looking for the Lost: Journeys through a Vanishing Japan.
RC 43005.
by Alan Booth.
read by Ed Blake.
3 cassettes.
Booth travels on foot through three remote regions of Japan
on a quest to discover the country's "geographic and
spiritual heart." His trip takes him to the Tsugaru
peninsula, the mountains of southern Kyushu, and the hills
of Nagoya. 1995. Sequel to _The Roads to Sata (RC 26061)_
and the author's final book.
RC 43005.
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The Size of Thoughts: Essays and Other Lumber.
RC 43022.
by Nicholson Baker.
read by Gordon Gould.
3 cassettes.
Collection of essays from 1982-1996. Baker's writings reveal
a broad range of interests and fascination with minutiae as
he explores such topics as archaic punctuation, slang
terminology, the evolution of the movie projector, and the
short-sighted destruction of library card catalogs. Some
strong language. 1996.
RC 43022.
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Francis Drake: The Lives of a Hero.
RC 43028.
by John Cummins.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
A portrait of the swashbuckling Elizabethan seafarer, who
was the first to sail around the world and is considered
largely responsible for defeating the Spanish Armada.
Recounts Drake's naval battles, piratical escapades, stormy
personal relationships, and declining fortunes. 1995.
RC 43028.
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The Last Empire: De Beers, Diamonds, and the World.
RC 43030.
by Stefan Kanfer.
read by Lewis Grenville.
3 cassettes.
Kanfer, a journalist, discusses De Beers Consolidated Mines
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.
RC 43030.
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T.E. Lawrence.
RC 43037.
by Daniel Wolfe.
read by George Holmes.
1 cassette.
Recounts the adventurous life of T.E. Lawrence, or "Lawrence
of Arabia." Traces his years as a youth in England, an
archeologist in the Middle East, and a soldier who led Arab
forces against the Turks in World War I. Depicts Lawrence's
homosexuality. Violence and descriptions of sex. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1995.
RC 43037.
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Last of the Free.
RC 43038.
by Gareth Patterson.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
The author's account of his life and adventures with three
orphaned lion cubs in the wild. In a casual style, Patterson
describes how he resettled the cubs in a Botswana safe
haven, where he helped them to stalk and hunt. He tells of
the many lions and elephants lost to poachers, game hunters,
and ranchers and his efforts to thwart these human
predators. Depicts Patterson's commitment to wildlife. 1994.
RC 43038.
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Full House: The Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin.
RC 43041.
by Stephen Jay Gould.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Asserts that trends cannot be interpreted in isolation, but
should be seen in terms of a "full house" of general
variation within an entire system. For example, in the
evolution of life, it is diversity, rather than increasing
complexity, that represents nature's standard of excellence.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43041.
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Water Wars: The Fight to Control and Conserve Nature's Most
Precious Resource.
RC 43046.
by Olga Cossi.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Explains why, even though 71 percent of the planet is
covered with water, fresh, clean water is an "endangered
species." Discusses pollution, competition for water, and
regulation of the resource. Includes water-saving tips, a
glossary, and two case studies in the ongoing water wars.
For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
RC 43046.
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Heart: A Memoir.
RC 43052.
by Lance Morrow.
read by Randy Wieck.
2 cassettes.
Memoir of the author, journalist, and senior writer at
_Time_ magazine. Having endured a heart attack and bypass
surgery at the age of thirty-six, Morrow now finds himself
repeating this very process at fifty-three. While
recuperating, Morrow uses this time to ruminate--on his own
inner rage, the impact of alcohol on his family's life, and
his reaction to his excursions into Bosnia. Some strong
language. 1995.
RC 43052.
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Eccentrics: A Study of Sanity and Strangeness.
RC 43062.
by David Weeks and Jamie James.
read by Gary Tipton.
2 cassettes.
A neuropsychologist and a writer survey "odd" behavior from
historical times to the twentieth century and draw
conclusions about the relative health, happiness, and
creativity of eccentrics. Examples include "Emperor Norton"
of California; Johnny Appleseed; and Florence Foster
Jenkins, whose awful singing packed recitals at the
Ritz-Carlton. 1995.
RC 43062.
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Breakthrough: The Race to Find the Breast Cancer Gene.
RC 43064.
by Kevin Davies and Michael White.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
An account of the international scientific effort that
resulted in the isolation of the breast cancer gene, BRCA1,
in 1994. Working from evidence linking heredity to the risk
of breast cancer, researchers pinpointed the faulty gene and
its precise location. Discusses some implications of these
findings. 1996.
RC 43064.
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A Touch of Wonder.
RC 43073.
by Arthur Gordon.
read by Lou Harpenau.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
The author encourages readers to learn the art of living by
experiencing and appreciating the wonder in commonplace
events. He also explores faith, awareness, wisdom, and
self-discovery. 1974.
RC 43073.
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The Murrow Boys: Pioneers on the Front Lines of Broadcast
Journalism.
RC 43101.
by Stanley Cloud and Lynne Olson.
read by Robert Sams.
4 cassettes.
A narrative about the pioneers of broadcast journalism who
were hired and nurtured by CBS's Edward R. Murrow. Describes
the significance of their live coverage of World War II in
shaping public opinion and in setting early standards for
radio journalism. Traces the careers of "the Murrow Boys"
over the following half century. 1996.
RC 43101.
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Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America.
RC 43127.
by Roger Morris.
read by John Rayburn.
4 cassettes.
Examination of Bill and Hillary Clinton's rise to power.
Morris details many of the controversies and scandals
associated with the Clintons: the Whitewater investment
deal, the handling of Vince Foster's suicide, and
allegations of Bill Clinton's numerous infidelities and
financial misdealings while still governor of Arkansas.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43127.
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Drinking the Rain.
RC 43134.
by Alix Kates Shulman.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
The feminist author's account of her time living alone in an
isolated cabin on the coast of Maine. She reflects on the
changes in the women's movement, the crumbling of her
marriage, and her disappointment about her reaction to
aging. She gains a new perspective and strength while alone.
1995.
RC 43134.
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Over the Hills: A Midlife Escape across America by Bicycle.
RC 43144.
by David Lamb.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Travelog of a middle-aged reporter's cross-country journey.
Recounts the physical and mental challenges of solo bicycle
travel and sketches towns and characters Lamb met en route.
Weaves in vignettes about bicycle history. 1996.
RC 43144.
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The Rarest of the Rare: Vanishing Animals, Timeless Worlds.
RC 43145.
by Diane Ackerman.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
A collection of six essays chronicling the author's journeys
to the habitats of rare and endangered species. Ackerman's
visits to the homes of Hawaiian monk seals, short-tailed
albatrosses, golden lion tamarins, and other species are
reported with her sense of adventure and wonder. She also
discusses the consequences of allowing species to become
extinct. 1995.
RC 43145.
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Slouching towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American
Decline.
RC 43177.
by Robert H. Bork.
read by Bob Moore.
3 cassettes.
Accuses modern liberalism of deteriorating America's
standards of behavior and social institutions. Traces
America's cultural decline from the radical ideologies of
the 1960s, which pervade society in the 1990s. Predicts a
dire national future if this trend goes unchecked.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43177.
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Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better
Life.
RC 43178.
by Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey.
read by Christopher Hurt.
1 cassette.
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer details ten
steps he claims will increase metabolism and help shed
excess weight. Winfrey describes her ongoing struggle with
weight loss and her successes while training with Greene.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43178.
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Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War.
RC 43190.
by Peter Maass.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
A reporter's impassioned account of the war in Bosnia, where
an entire country is the battleground and everyone is a
combatant. Describes Serb leaders as "manipulators" and
indicts Western leaders as "appeasers" in this conflict.
Strong language and violence. 1996.
RC 43190.
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The Varnished Truth: Truth Telling and Deceiving in Ordinary
Life.
RC 43191.
by David Nyberg.
read by Gordon Gould.
2 cassettes.
Challenges basic assumptions about truth and deception.
Argues that deception is a normal attribute of human nature
and necessary for personal mental health and social
stability. Offers everyday examples of deceit as a necessary
function. 1993.
RC 43191.
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Urban Odyssey: A Multicultural History of Washington, D.C..
RC 43195.
edited by Francine Curro Cary.
read by Frank Coffee.
3 cassettes.
Seventeen essays that trace the immigrant history of the
nation's capital. Tells how every ethnic group, from the
early Native Americans to the recent Koreans, has struggled
to preserve its community network and cultural traditions.
1996.
RC 43195.
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Animal Theology.
RC 43197.
by Andrew Linzey.
read by Gordon Gould.
2 cassettes.
Avers that the issue of moral justice for animals has been
neglected by the theological world. Argues that Christian
theology provides a basis for the ethical treatment of
animals, and offers the Christ-given paradigm of "lordship
manifest in service" as the proper model for human dominion
over animals. 1994.
RC 43197.
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Weight Watchers Quick Meals.
RC 43229.
by  Weight Watchers International.
read by Patricia McDermott.
3 cassettes.
Menus for complete dinners that can be prepared in thirty
minutes or less. Includes master staples and equipment lists
and 250 recipes grouped as poultry; fish and seafood; meat;
pasta, grains, and beans; and meatless meals. Each recipe
lists nutritional information per serving, and each menu
includes a preparation schedule for maximum efficiency.
1995.
RC 43229.
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Driven to Distraction.
RC 43288.
by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey.
read by Christopher Hurt.
2 cassettes.
Two psychiatrists, both coping with attention deficit
disorder (ADD) themselves, compare ADD to nearsightedness:
the person with ADD--who is easily distracted, impulsive,
and sometimes hyperactive--needs help in order to focus. The
authors explore ADD's causes and offer tips for managing the
condition. Includes case studies and a list of relevant
organizations. 1994.
RC 43288.
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Weight Watchers Success Every Day.
RC 43289.
by  Weight Watchers Staff.
read by Catherine Byers.
2 cassettes.
Collection of 365 meditations for the "weight-loss journey"
on such subjects as exercise, journal writing, emotions,
cravings, time management, appearance, and attitude. Each
daily meditation is accompanied by a quote from noted
authors and others and by a tip on how to incorporate the
advice. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43289.
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The Way of the Wizard: Twenty Spiritual Lessons in Creating
the Life You Want.
RC 43290.
by Deepak Chopra.
read by George Holmes.
2 cassettes.
Using the legend of Arthur, Chopra presents steps for
spiritual transformation to being a free and loving person.
Here, Merlin is the source of spiritual wisdom, and his
stories guide the reader to perspectives fostering growth to
find the wizard, or spiritual transformer, within.
Bestseller 1995.
RC 43290.
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A Simple Path.
RC 43309.
by  Mother Teresa.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
Tells how from an early age, Mother Teresa, born in 1910,
felt a need to help others. Then in 1946, she received her
second call that instructed her to "give up all and follow
Jesus into the slums--to serve him in the poorest of the
poor." Mother Teresa says she follows a simple path: "The
fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith.
The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service.
The fruit of service is peace." Bestseller 1995.
RC 43309.
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The Choice.
RC 43310.
by Bob Woodward.
read by Robert Sams.
4 cassettes.
A political history tracing the preparations of candidates
Clinton and Dole for the 1996 presidential election.
Examines the personal and political relationships among key
policy makers and provides inside views on the federal
budget battles, the top-secret Bosnian strategy sessions,
and the making of major campaign decisions. Strong language.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43310.
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Waylon: An Autobiography.
RC 43334.
by Waylon Jennings.
read by L.J. Ganser.
3 cassettes.
A country music legend recalls the determination that led to
his reputation as one of country music's "outlaws." He
describes how he defied "Nashville sound" and forged his own
blend of rock and country music. He also discusses his
friendships with musicians Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 43334.
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Understanding Cub Scouts with Disabilities.
RC 43346.
by  Boy Scouts of America.
read by Christopher Hurt.
1 cassette.
A guide for helping Cub Scout leaders incorporate boys with
disabilities into the Cub Scouting program. Explains various
types of disabilities and suggests particular adaptations of
Cub Scout activities to increase participation, success, and
enjoyment for boys with special needs. 1994.
RC 43346.
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Beginnings and Blueprints.
RC 43490.
edited by Kenneth Jernigan.
read by Ed Blake.
1 cassette.
Nine accounts that give insight into how blind persons
handle everyday situations. Jernigan explains how he reads
blueprints, Marc Maurer tells of building a new porch roof
with his two sighted children, and David Walker explains how
he fishes alone. 1996.
RC 43490.
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_Cassettes Fiction_

The Exodus: The Children of the Lion, Volume 10.
RC 38498.
by Peter Danielson.
read by Patrick Horgan.
3 cassettes.
The Teller of Tales continues his story of how the Shepherd
Kings were driven out of Egypt, and of the defeat of the
Nubian army by the Egyptians, led by Moses. Now he speaks
about the Red Sea, upon which hang the destinies of the
Egyptians and Hebrews, and of the Children's wanderings in a
new land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. Sequel to _The Deliverer (RC 38497)_. 1989.
RC 38498.
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Fires of Winter.
RC 41831.
by Johanna Lindsey.
read by Anne Hancock.
3 cassettes.
Lady Brenna of Wales hates the Vikings, and she cannot
understand why her father has promised her to Garrick
Haardrad, son of a Viking chieftain. But she loves her
father and will do his bidding. However, when Garrick's
father arrives to claim Brenna for his son, he comes with
only vengeance on his mind. Some violence and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1980.
RC 41831.
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_Playboy_ Stories: The Best of Forty Years of Short Fiction.
RC 42199.
edited by Alice K. Turner.
read by Gary Roan.
5 cassettes.
Collection of short stories that have appeared in _Playboy_
magazine. Authors include Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson,
James Thurber, James Baldwin, John Cheever, Joyce Carol
Oates, Nadine Gordimer, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and many
more. The preface states, "There is no 'formula' to
_Playboy_ fiction--though we admit to a weakness for a good,
strong story line." Descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1994.
RC 42199.
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Children of the Alley.
RC 42356.
by Naguib Mahfouz.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
Originally written in 1959. The Nobel Prize-winning author
spins a tale of the descendants of Gabalawi, a wealthy and
powerful man. Outcasts of the family settle around the walls
of the estate to form an "alley," which becomes the
birthplace of Egypt. Outwardly, the story depicts the
residents' struggles, weaknesses, successes, and failures.
At a second level of meaning, it is an allegory of the
spiritual history of humankind. Violence and some strong
language. 1996.
RC 42356.
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House on Fire.
RC 42368.
by Denis Hamill.
read by Ray Foushee.
3 cassettes.
Fireman Kevin Dempsey wooed his wife, Polly, after saving
her from a fire. He buys a house for her birthday while
she's on vacation, but she calls to say she and daughter,
Zoe, are not returning--and that Zoe is not his biological
child. While Kevin reels from the lab tests that prove his
sterility, his older brother Frank, a cop suspended for
stealing, sets out to find Polly. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 42368.
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The Tunnel.
RC 42472.
by William H. Gass.
read by Steven Carpenter.
6 cassettes.
William Frederick Kohler, a midwestern professor in his
fifties, has finished his life's work--a study called _Guilt
and Innocence in Hitler's Germany_. All Kohler has left to
write is the preface. But as he attempts to do so, he finds
himself writing the story of his own life, spent mostly
either in a chair or digging a tunnel out of his basement.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42472.
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Collected Short Stories.
RC 42527.
by Aldous Huxley.
read by Anne Flosnik.
3 cassettes.
Twenty-one short stories originally published in 1957
reflect Huxley's penchant for mysticism and interest in
social commentary. Includes "Happily Ever After," "The Death
of Lully," "Sir Hercules," "Little Mexican," "Young
Archimedes," "Chawdron," "Fairy Godmother," and "The
Claxtons." 1957.
RC 42527.
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Showdown at Centerpoint: Star Wars Corellian Trilogy, Book
3.
RC 42546.
by Roger MacBride Allen.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
As Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia fight to put
down the revolt of the Human League in the Corellian sector,
it becomes apparent that the rebels have weapons capable of
incredible destruction at their disposal. And the worst of
these is the infamous Starbuster, a weapon that can be
programmed to annihilate entire solar systems. Sequel to
_Assault at Selonia (RC 42545)_. 1995.
RC 42546.
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Banking on Death: A John Putnam Thatcher Mystery.
RC 42560.
by Emma Lathen.
read by Andy Chappell.
2 cassettes.
What begins as a "nuisance trust" to New York banker John
Putnam Thatcher becomes a murder investigation and much
more. The Schneider family is difficult at best, but are
some of them involved in the death of one of the heirs?
1961.
RC 42560.
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The Yellowstone: Rivers West.
RC 42563.
by Win Blevins.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
The Great Northwest, 1840s. Robert Burns Maclean, known to
all as Mac, has been trapping in the Shining Mountains with
several other men. He feels at loose ends, but when he sees
the Yellowstone, he realizes his destiny lies along its
banks. He will start his own trading business and ask
permission to marry Annemarie, a Cheyenne woman. But Mac has
no money with which to begin his venture. Strong language
and some violence. 1988.
RC 42563.
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Battle Flag.
RC 42564.
by Bernard Cornwell.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
Nate Starbuck, Bostonian turned Confederate officer, serves
under Stonewall Jackson during the hectic summer of 1862.
Overcoming both personal and military challenges, Nate
distinguishes himself in a series of actions leading up to
the climactic and bloody Second Battle of Manassas. Sequel
to _Copperhead (RC 39191)_. 1995.
RC 42564.
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The Powder River: Rivers West.
RC 42576.
by Win Blevins.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Adam Smith Maclean, part Indian, who works as a doctor at an
army fort to which Cheyenne people are being relocated, and
Elaine, a teacher, have just gotten married. On the couple's
wedding night, the Cheyenne decide they can no longer endure
their treatment and must return to the Powder River, fifteen
hundred miles north. Adam and Elaine feel they must go also,
but army soldiers will not make it an easy trip. Some strong
language and some violence. 1990.
RC 42576.
##

HMS _Cockerel_: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure.
RC 42577.
by Dewey Lambdin.
read by Bruce Huntey.
3 cassettes.
A domesticated Alan Lewrie is recalled to active service for
England's war with revolutionary France. As first lieutenant
aboard the HMS _Cockerel_, Alan is caught up in the bloody
siege of Toulon, a brief capture by Napoleon Bonaparte, and
a climactic sea battle. A fast-paced, bawdy story told with
technical and historical detail. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42577.
##

The Truest Pleasure.
RC 42588.
by Robert Morgan.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
North Carolina mountains, early twentieth century. Ginny
Peace is seventeen when she attends her first Pentecostal
revival and has an experience that causes religion to become
a major force in her life. Ginny eventually meets and joins
Tom Powell in a marriage of convenience: she needs someone
to help her care for her father and their land, and Tom
wants a farm of his own. But soon Ginny's faith becomes a
problem for Tom. Some strong language. 1995.
RC 42588.
##

Animal Planet.
RC 42598.
by Scott Bradfield.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
A dark and incisive satire on corporate America and popular
culture. Charlie the Crow roams the globe inciting an animal
revolt against human domination. Though Charlie's own
rebellion is quashed, it sets off a wildlife uprising that
is soon exploited by opportunistic human marketers. Strong
language. 1995.
RC 42598.
##

The Colorado: Rivers West.
RC 42600.
by Gary McCarthy.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Isaac Beard works for his father-in-law in St. Louis until
the day mountain man Jim Savage comes to town. Following a
series of unfortunate incidents, Isaac and Jim set out for
the Colorado Grand River, where they plan to become rich
trapping beaver. It is more than a year before Isaac returns
to St. Louis to claim his family. But things have changed,
and it is a different family that makes a home along the
Colorado. Strong language and some violence. 1989.
RC 42600.
##

Changing Seasons: 1954-1980.
RC 42602.
by Betty Palmer Nelson.
read by Terry Hayes Sales.
3 cassettes.
Evelyn Lanier met Ward Knight in high school and married him
after college. As the years go by, the children arrive,
Evelyn becomes restless, and the marriage breaks up. Only
then does she begin to realize she must rely on the strength
of previous generations of women in her family. Sequel to
_Uncertain April (RC 39428)_. Some strong language. 1996.
RC 42602.
##

The Collected Short Fiction of Bruce Jay Friedman.
RC 42603.
by Bruce Jay Friedman.
read by Barry Bernson.
3 cassettes.
This collection of short stories, originally published
between 1953 and 1995, is divided into seven sections: "By
Way of Introduction," "Crazed Youth," "Halcyon Days,"
"Mother," "Sex," "Death," and "The Family Man." Known for
his black humor and satiric, surrealistic style, Friedman
includes works previously uncollected or unpublished. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42603.
##

_Ship Fever_ and Other Stories.
RC 42607.
by Andrea Barrett.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
2 cassettes.
Collection of eight short stories, many taking place in the
historical past and within the context of scientific inquiry
and discovery. The title piece, a novella set during
Ireland's Great Famine, describes the existential adventure
of a young Canadian doctor who tends to Irish immigrants
suffering from typhus while he tries to impress the woman he
loves. 1996.
RC 42607.
##

Bloodline.
RC 42610.
by Sidney Sheldon.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
When beautiful Elizabeth Roffe becomes heir to her father's
international pharmaceutical empire, her decision not to
sell the stock exposes her and the company to great danger.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1978. 1977.
RC 42610.
##

The Harry Chronicles.
RC 42619.
by Allan Pedrazas.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
With income from his Fort Lauderdale beach pub, Harry Rice
finances his avocation as a private investigator. When Harry
is hired to locate a stolen gun collection, he becomes
embroiled in adultery, smuggling, and murder--for which he
himself is a suspect. An elusive naked dancer and an
iron-pumping mobster add color. Some strong language. 1995.
RC 42619.
##

St. Famous.
RC 42621.
by Jonathan Dee.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
While Paul Soloway is recuperating from having been
kidnapped and beaten, he is courted by the media to tell his
story. An unpublished novelist, Paul is loath to cash in on
what he considers to be a cheesy story of random violence.
When his agent finally discovers which buttons to push, Paul
agrees to a lucrative book deal about his experience.
Meanwhile Paul's captured abductor is contemplating his own
claim to fame. Some strong language and some violence. 1996.
RC 42621.
##

Accounting for Murder: A John Putnam Thatcher Mystery.
RC 42632.
by Emma Lathen.
read by Andy Chappell.
1 cassette.
At first, Senior Vice President John Putnam Thatcher is
acting only to protect the Sloan Guaranty Trust interests in
the National Calculating Company (NCC). But when a renowned
auditor reviewing the NCC books is murdered, Thatcher
launches into an investigation of the sinister business.
1964.
RC 42632.
##

The House on the Lagoon.
RC 42669.
by Rosario Ferr.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
In twentieth-century Puerto Rico, Isabel is writing a novel
that depicts her marriage and the family history. Her
husband, angered at her account, adds his version of events.
The combined story reveals political conflicts, power
struggles, racism, and sexism that pit family members
against one another. 1995.
RC 42669.
##

The Dawn of Mercy: Winds of Change, Volume 1.
RC 42677.
by Michael R. Joens.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Already three generations of Hochreiters have kept the
Montana ranch going, and Tyler, as first-born, is expected
to follow in his father's footsteps. But Tyler knows that
the family's gift for farming has gone to his brother Billy.
Tyler wants to become a preacher. But will his father
understand? 1996.
RC 42677.
##

Zia Summer.
RC 42682.
by Rudolfo Anaya.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
The murder of his beautiful cousin haunts Sonny Baca,
small-time private investigator. More than a sense of
obligation to his Chicano family, his love for Gloria drives
him to investigate what looks like a cult sacrifice of her
life. The fears and undercurrents around the murder threaten
to explode the usually peaceful Albuquerque, with its
coexisting Hispanic, Anglo, and Native American cultures.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42682.
##

Equation for Evil.
RC 42683.
by Philip Caputo.
read by Chuck Benson.
4 cassettes.
In California, Duane Boggs opens fire on a school bus full
of Asian American children and then kills himself. Special
agent Gabriel Chin is assigned to assist psychiatrist
Leander Heartwood in performing a psychiatric autopsy on
Boggs to determine if the slaying was driven by racism or
something else. They soon realize the strong probability of
a mastermind behind Boggs. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 42683.
##

Four Ways to Forgiveness.
RC 42690.
by Ursula K. Le Guin.
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler.
2 cassettes.
Four interconnected novellas that all take place on the twin
planets Werel, a slave-owning oligarchy, and Yeowe, Werel's
subjugated colony, which eventually rebels and wins
independence. The protagonist of _A Woman's Liberation_ is a
former slave, who escapes one kind of servitude only to
discover its existence in another form. Some descriptions of
sex. 1995.
RC 42690.
##

Hide and Seek.
RC 42717.
by James Patterson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Singer Maggie Bradford has fame, two children, and a new
husband named Will who is an actor and former soccer star.
But Maggie, who once killed an abusive husband, suspects
Will of sexually abusing her daughter. She confronts him and
soon is on trial for murder. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42717.
##

Exclusive.
RC 42718.
by Sandra Brown.
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler.
3 cassettes.
Not known as an outstanding reporter, Barrie Travis is
delighted when the first lady offers her an exclusive about
her son's crib death. But the president's wife has more than
simple grief on her mind, and soon Travis is investigating a
complex plot. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42718.
##

A Broken Vessel: Julian Kestrel Mystery.
RC 42753.
by Kate Ross.
read by James DeLotel.
2 cassettes.
A nineteenth-century Cockney prostitute, Sally Stokes,
pinches an anonymous letter written by a woman whose life is
in danger. Julian Kestrel, a dandy and amateur sleuth, sets
out with Sally to save the woman, but they must determine
her identity and that of Sally's client. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.
RC 42753.
##

Conquerors' Pride.
RC 42756.
by Timothy Zahn.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
After a long period of interstellar peace, an eight-ship
Peacekeeper task force is attacked and destroyed. When a
high-ranking statesman discovers that his son is the sole
survivor of the battle, he recruits Adam Quinn of the elite
Copperheads to mobilize his team of fighter pilots for the
rescue. 1994.
RC 42756.
##

Bearer of the Pipe.
RC 42760.
by Don Coldsmith.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
Dark Antelope, chief tracker and scout of Elk-Dog People, is
borne a son, Wolf Pup. This "child of destiny" comes to
discover his true calling: medicine man and bearer of the
pipe, the Story Skins, and the sacred Spanish bit. However,
before he can realize his destiny, Wolf Pup must undergo a
dangerous vision quest into the wilderness. 1995.
RC 42760.
##

Choke.
RC 42762.
by Stuart Woods.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
Former Wimbledon contender Chuck Chandler teaches tennis in
Key West. His first clients are millionaire Harry Carras and
his wife, Clare. Chuck's attraction to Clare makes him a
murder suspect when Harry dies in a mysterious diving
accident. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1995.
RC 42762.
##

Out of the Darkness.
RC 42763.
by Susan Kelly.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Liz Connors is worried about her income when two of the
magazines she writes crime columns for in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, threaten to fold. Then noted crime writer
Griffin Marcus asks her to help him with a book. Over the
past few years, the bodies of women with multiple stab
wounds in their chests have been found on the banks of a
local river. Marcus wants to prove a man just captured is
responsible. Strong language and some violence. 1992.
RC 42763.
##

Secret Admirer.
RC 42764.
by Patricia MacDonald.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
On New Year's Eve, children's book author and illustrator
Laura Reed is in her sick son's room when she hears a loud
noise. Knocked unconscious by an intruder, Laura awakens to
find her husband dead and herself the prime suspect,
especially in the eyes of her mother-in-law. When childhood
acquaintance Ian Turner sails into the beach town, Laura is
grateful for his friendship, even though it starts more
hateful rumors. Strong language and some violence. 1995.
RC 42764.
##

Windy City Blues: V.I. Warshawski Stories.
RC 42770.
by Sara Paretsky.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Collection of nine stories set in Chicago about the tough
female private eye. In "Grace Notes," V.I. relates the
history of her family as she tracks down her grandmother's
past. Features several characters from other Warshawski
mysteries. Some strong language and some violence. 1995.
RC 42770.
##

The Distinguished Guest.
RC 42771.
by Sue Miller.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Activist author Lily Maynard, in her eighties, is in failing
health and must live with her son's family until she moves
into a retirement community. Her acclaimed memoirs have
brought her notoriety but also revealed her family's pain,
which they now must face. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42771.
##

Carnal Hours.
RC 42773.
by Max Allan Collins.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
The wealthy Sir Harry Oakes, ensconced in tax-free Nassau in
1943, hires Chicago sleuth Nate Heller to get the adulterous
goods on his son-in-law. Harry is killed, and his daughter
asks Nate to clear her husband of the murder charge. Nate
runs into a web of political intrigue in the idyllic
islands. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
RC 42773.
##

Arachne.
RC 42778.
by Lisa Mason.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Far above the town of post-quake San Francisco, bionic
professionals make instant psychic transactions in
telespace. When hallucinations and blackouts threaten Carly
Nolan's promising law career, she is pressured to undergo
psychic surgery at the hands of a fiend who steals human
souls. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1990.
RC 42778.
##

Walking West.
RC 42779.
by Nolle Sickels.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
The tale of a grueling and parlous migration of families by
covered wagon from Indiana to California in 1852. The story,
told from a woman's point of view, is a chronicle of the
seven-month journey related in "common little bits . . . the
chores and smells and songs and aches." A story of human
courage and commitment. Some descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42779.
##

The Party at Jack's.
RC 42780.
by Thomas Wolfe.
read by James DeLotel.
2 cassettes.
Written in 1937. Wealthy stockbroker Fritz Jack and his
Broadway-designer wife host a party for "the arty crowd" in
their Park Avenue penthouse. When a fire breaks out,
characters of disparate social levels are brought together,
contrasting the worlds of the privileged and the depression
have-nots. 1995.
RC 42780.
##

Home Fires.
RC 42782.
by Luanne Rice.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
2 cassettes.
After the death of her small daughter and the discovery of
her husband's infidelity, Anne Davis returns to her family
home on a New England island. When the house catches fire,
Anne is rescued by a fireman who understands completely the
pain she's experiencing. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 42782.
##

Ghostlight.
RC 42783.
by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Truth Jourdemayne lost her parents in 1969. Her mother died
in an occult experiment, conducted by her father, which went
wrong. Her father disappeared. Now, thirty years later,
Truth is writing a book about him and wants to uncover the
truth. She must also prevent a group from repeating the
experiment. Some strong language. 1995.
RC 42783.
##

Lily White.
RC 42799.
by Susan Isaacs.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
4 cassettes.
Attorney Lily White (known as Lee) is defending a charming
con man who moves from town to town seducing middle-aged
women out of their money, and who is now accused of
murdering his latest mark. In alternate passages, Lee
reviews the shabby treatment in her own personal life. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1996.
RC 42799.
##

Caliban's Hour.
RC 42818.
by Tad Williams.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
1 cassette.
Driven by a lust for revenge, Caliban has escaped his island
and come to Naples to slay Prospero, the duke of Milan. But
Prospero is dead, and only his daughter, Miranda, lives to
feel the brunt of Caliban's rage. He steals into her bedroom
late at night, but before killing her, he will take an hour
to tell her the story of his suffering and enslavement. A
fantasy tale based on Shakespeare's _The Tempest_. 1994.
RC 42818.
##

Eye of the Storm.
RC 42819.
by Marcia Muller.
read by Pam Ward.
2 cassettes.
Private investigator Sharon McCone's sister Patsy is
involved in fixing up a bed-and-breakfast on an island in
the Sacramento delta. The construction is hampered by odd
pranks, and Patsy wants Sharon to determine if they are
related to a supposed curse on the island. Soon after Sharon
meets Patsy's partners and staff, a murder occurs. During a
raging storm on the island, Sharon must determine who is the
killer. Strong language. 1988.
RC 42819.
##

Daring to Dream.
RC 42829.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Laura Templeton, Kate Powell, and Margo Sullivan are raised
as sisters. Laura and her brother Josh are heirs of the
Templeton Hotel family. Kate is an orphaned cousin. Margo,
the daughter of the housekeeper, becomes a world-famous
model until her dreams are shattered. Prequel to _Holding
the Dream (RC 44156)_. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42829.
##

Hard Christmas: A Cat Marsala Mystery.
RC 42834.
by Barbara D'Amato.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
Researching a feature story on the Christmas-tree industry,
Cat spends Thanksgiving with the DeGraaf family near
Holland, Michigan. The beauty of the rural landscape and the
clan's warm welcome mask growing tensions until someone puts
a young farm worker through the tree baler. Some strong
language and some violence. 1995.
RC 42834.
##

Passage to Dawn.
RC 42835.
by R.A. Salvatore.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Siege of Darkness (RC 40730)_, Drizzt and
Cattie-brie alter their ship's course to rescue a friend who
has been captured by Errtu, master of treachery. Since
Drizzt banished Errtu to the Abyss, the evil one has longed
for vengeance and freedom. Now, with the trap set, Errtu's
dream is within reach. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42835.
##

Tales of Burning Love.
RC 42836.
by Louise Erdrich.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Jack Mauser, a passionate man, is the connection among four
North Dakota women trapped in a blizzard. Four of his
ex-wives share their unique tales of life with the lovable
Jack. Characters from Erdrich's earlier works reappear in
this wry novel. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 42836.
##

Champagne for One: A Nero Wolfe Mystery.
RC 42840.
by Rex Stout.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A murderer poisons only one of many glasses of champagne,
and Nero Wolfe is called in to determine how. Some strong
language. 1958.
RC 42840.
##

The Member-Guest.
RC 42841.
by Clint McCown.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Ten interrelated stories by a two-time American Fiction
Award winner. Tales are linked to a second-rate country
club, where a member-guest tournament sets the stage for
characters whose lives are marked with a sense of
frustration. Rod, the pro golfer turned manager, considers
romance and a return to competition. Bev, the snack bar
operator, cheats on her golf-cart-stealing husband. Some
strong language. 1995.
RC 42841.
##

The Secret of Two Brothers.
RC 42846.
by Irene Beltrn Hernndez.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
At twenty-one, Beaver Torres, in prison for a crime he
didn't commit, is paroled. His parole officer points out
that Beaver now has two strikes against him: his prison
background and his abusive father. Beaver has no intention
of returning to prison. Besides his overriding goal of
shielding his little brother from the life Beaver led, he
dreams of turning his prison-taught cooking skills into a
career. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
RC 42846.
##

Doctors and Lawyers and Such.
RC 42847.
by Susan Rogers Cooper.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Newly elected Oklahoma sheriff Milt Kovak of _Other People's
Houses (RC 34383)_ sees a rash of suicides in his usually
quiet county. He is also investigating the murder of a
celebrity and helping his wife, a polio survivor, cope with
her pregnancy. Some strong language. 1995.
RC 42847.
##

King of Spades.
RC 42855.
by Frederick Manfred.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Young Earl Ransom is found on the prairie with no memory of
how he got there or who he is. Years later on the Dakota
frontier, Earl confronts his identity and the conflicts of
his past. A family saga set in the mid-nineteenth-century
American West. Descriptions of sex. 1966.
RC 42855.
##

The Big Ballad Jamboree.
RC 42856.
by Donald Davidson.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
In 1940s North Carolina, country music singer Danny
MacGregor hopes to wed his childhood sweetheart, Cissy
Timberlake. But Cissy goes to college to study folk music,
and soon the two must contend with a thieving professor,
bootleggers, and conflicts between their folk heritage and
music as a business. 1996.
RC 42856.
##

I Will Fear No Evil.
RC 42857.
by Robert A. Heinlein.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
Aged Johann Sebastian Bach Smith has his brain transplanted
into a new body. The operation is a huge success, but he is
no longer Sebastian. He is now fused with the very vocal
personality of his beautiful secretary Eunice. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1970.
RC 42857.
##

Tracks of the Hunter.
RC 42859.
by John Callahan.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
John Garrett's son sits in a Mexican jail waiting for a
firing squad. Formerly part of an outlaw band, he faces
charges including murder. But the Mexicans want the band's
ringleaders and offer Garrett his son's life in exchange for
the seven vicious killers. 1968.
RC 42859.
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The Death of Bernadette Lefthand.
RC 42860.
by Ron Querry.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
After performing native dances for a loving crowd, wearing a
white deerskin dress she had carefully made, Bernadette is
brutally murdered. Gracie, her younger sister, and Starr, a
white model who employed Bernadette, reveal terrible events
that have occurred in the Navajo and Jacarillo communities.
Bernadette represents good in the struggle against the evils
of alcohol and witchcraft. Strong language and violence.
1993.
RC 42860.
##

The Year the Horses Came: Earthsong Trilogy, Volume 1.
RC 42879.
by Mary Mackey.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
In prehistoric Brittany, the earth goddess reigns over a
people who honor women and the life-giving force. Young
Marrah is shocked when Stavan, a stranger from an
approaching tribe, tells of his warlike culture. They
journey to warn others of invaders on horseback. Prequel to
_The Horses at the Gate (RC 42880)_. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
RC 42879.
##

The Rose without a Thorn.
RC 42904.
by Jean Plaidy.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
Young Katherine Howard, though impoverished, has noble
connections that lead her to the sumptuous court of Henry
VIII. As Henry tires of Anne of Cleves, the pretty Katherine
is chosen as his fifth queen, a deadly proposition. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.
RC 42904.
##

Marling Hall: A Barsetshire Novel.
RC 42906.
by Angela Thirkell.
read by Anne Flosnik.
2 cassettes.
Mr. Marling, of Marling Hall, realizes he will probably
never be able to hold onto his wonderful old estate and to
pass it down to his children. World War II is bringing an
end to so many things, but in the months prior to Pearl
Harbor, the Marlings carry on as best they can in the face
of rationing and changed living conditions. 1942.
RC 42906.
##

In a Glass House.
RC 42929.
by Nino Ricci.
read by Peter Gil.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Book of Saints (RC 33390)_, Victor
comes from Italy to live with his father and illegitimate
sister in Canada. Victor's father hates the girl, and Victor
becomes her protector. Amid family tensions, Victor
struggles between the ways of the Old World and the New.
Strong language. 1993.
RC 42929.
##

Louisa May Alcott's Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories.
RC 42939.
by Louisa May Alcott.
read by Annie Wauters.
4 cassettes.
Thirty-nine didactic tales spanning Alcott's entire literary
career, including "The Frost King," "Ripple, the Water
Spirit," "Little Gulliver," "A Strange Island," "Fairy
Pinafores," "The Candy Country," "Cockyloo," and "Mermaids."
First collection to include all of Alcott's fairy tales and
fantasy stories from 1845-1888. 1992.
RC 42939.
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A Fate Totally Worse than Death.
RC 42945.
by Paul Fleischman.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
1 cassette.
The Huns are a group of very rich students at Cliffside High
School. Earlier, three Hun girls arranged the death of an
outsider who tried to date a Hun. Now Helga, a new girl, is
showing interest in a Hun boy. But as the girls make their
plans for Helga, their bodies start aging rapidly. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
RC 42945.
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Thirteen Stories and Thirteen Epitaphs.
RC 42949.
by William T. Vollmann.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
These short stories exploring the underside of American life
are unified, in part, by the main character's recurring
involvement with peculiar people in unusual situations.
Prostitutes, pimps, parlor girls, and vagabonds pepper these
"epitaphs." Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1991.
RC 42949.
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Saying Grace.
RC 42954.
by Beth Gutcheon.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
The Country School in Seven Springs, California, is run by
headmistress Rue Shaw. Rue's daughter, who is heading to
Juilliard, is a shining example of Rue's success. But
troubled children and teachers disrupt the school, and Rue's
own life begins to unravel. 1995.
RC 42954.
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The Riders.
RC 42995.
by Tim Winton.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
After years of wandering around Europe, Australian Fred
Scully, his wife, and their daughter decide to settle in
rural Ireland. While Fred works on the house there, the
others return to Australia to settle affairs. When his
daughter comes back alone, Fred sets out on a desperate
search for his wife. Strong language. 1994.
RC 42995.
##

Irene's Last Waltz.
RC 42996.
by Carole Nelson Douglas.
read by Barbara Caruso.
3 cassettes.
Irene Adler, who has matched wits with Sherlock Holmes
before, meets him again as she probes sinister phenomena
around the Bohemian court: an unconsummated royal marriage
and the reappearance of the legendary monster Golem in the
Prague ghetto. 1994.
RC 42996.
##

Dreams of Dead Women's Handbags: Collected Stories.
RC 42998.
by Shena Mackay.
read by Patricia Kilgarriff.
3 cassettes.
Thirty-one short stories written since 1974 by this British
author who often tells of bizarre circumstances in the
seemingly normal lives of her characters. In "The Most
Beautiful Dress in the World," a weary housewife murders a
meter reader after a morning of nonstop irritations. 1994.
RC 42998.
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_A Book That Was Lost_ and Other Stories.
RC 43007.
by S.Y. Agnon.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
Twenty-five short stories of modern Hebrew literature, some
first-time English translations, from the Nobel
Prize-winning author. Agnon chronicles the "lost world" of
East European Jewry as well as traditional Jewish life in
Poland and modern life in Israel in such pieces as
"Buczacz," a mythical account of the founding of Agnon's
hometown. 1995.
RC 43007.
##

Elizabeth and Her German Garden.
RC 43013.
by Elizabeth von Arnim.
read by Yolande Bavan.
1 cassette.
Elizabeth first sees her German garden when she and her
husband leave Berlin and move to their family estate in the
1890s. There Elizabeth finds contentment and escape from her
children and husband, the "Man of Wrath," as she watches the
changing seasons in her beloved garden. Prequel to _The
Solitary Summer (RC 43014)_. 1898.
RC 43013.
##

The Solitary Summer.
RC 43014.
by Elizabeth von Arnim.
read by Yolande Bavan.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Elizabeth and Her German Garden (RC
43013)_, Elizabeth discusses the summer she spent in near
solitude enjoying her garden. She did occasionally have to
contend with her husband, the "Man of Wrath," and her
children. 1899.
RC 43014.
##

Blood Sympathy: A Joe Sixsmith Novel.
RC 43015.
by Reginald Hill.
read by George Holmes.
2 cassettes.
Joe Sixsmith, a black, balding, middle-aged, laid-off lathe
operator, believes Luton, England, needs a private
investigator. He has just set up shop with his feline
partner when he is confronted by several clients: a man who
claims to have killed his family, a woman whose husband is
being held on suspicion of drug smuggling, and a neighbor
whose shop is being visited by petty thieves. Some strong
language. 1993.
RC 43015.
##

The Bad Samaritan: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Charlie
Peace.
RC 43021.
by Robert Barnard.
read by George Holmes.
2 cassettes.
When vicar's wife Rosemary Sheffield realizes she has lost
her faith, she takes a trip to the seashore to think it
over. There she befriends a young Bosnian man, who follows
her back home to the vicarage. Gossip that they are having
an affair takes a back seat to a more serious charge. The
Bosnian is suspected of killing an unlikable church member,
and detective Charlie Peace is on the case. 1995.
RC 43021.
##

The Body in the Bog: A Faith Fairchild Mystery.
RC 43024.
by Katherine Hall Page.
read by Barbara Caruso.
2 cassettes.
When a developer proposes to build a housing subdivision on
a New England bog, environmentalists are outraged. After
verbal threats escalate to vandalism, arson, and murder,
Faith Fairchild investigates and becomes a stalker's target.
1996.
RC 43024.
##

GoldenEye.
RC 43033.
by John Gardner.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
James Bond faces Janus, a ruthless Russian gang that has
transcended ideology in favor of money and power. Now that
Janus has acquired GoldenEye, a high-tech space system that
can destroy the West's financial markets, its nefarious goal
is within reach unless 007 can outwit it. Violence and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 43033.
##

The Dharma Bums.
RC 43036.
by Jack Kerouac.
read by Ed Blake.
2 cassettes.
In 1955 two young men search for Truth the Zen way in their
dissolute wanderings on America's West Coast. A story that
celebrates the freedom of those who have opted out of
conventional society. 1958.
RC 43036.
##

Penrod and Sam.
RC 43040.
by Booth Tarkington.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Penrod and his buddy Sam get involved in numerous childhood
pranks. In the best of military traditions, they take
"bonded pris'ners" in their battles. Penrod has a special
tonic he sells at his "drug store." They refuse to dance
with the girls at Amy Rennsdale's birthday party. And they
buy a "stolen" horn. For high school and older readers.
1916.
RC 43040.
##

A Crown of Swords: The Wheel of Time, Book 7.
RC 43043.
by Robert Jordan.
read by Roy Avers.
5 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Lord of Chaos (RC 39661)_, Elayne,
Aviendha, and Mat attempt to disrupt the world's unending
heatwave and restore natural weather through the use of
ter'angreal. Meanwhile, Rand al'Thor--the Dragon Reborn--has
a showdown with the fearsome Forsaken Sammael at Shadar
Logoth, as Mashadar, the predatory mist, lurks nearby. Some
violence. 1996.
RC 43043.
##

Himmelfarb.
RC 43047.
by Michael Krger.
read by Andy Chappell.
1 cassette.
In 1942, Richard, a German social scientist, travels to the
Amazon with his assistant, Leo, to study its people. Richard
disdains the natives, while Leo embraces their culture. When
Leo falls ill, he leaves a brilliant manuscript to Richard,
who returns home alone to publish it as his own. After fifty
years Leo reappears to settle the score. 1994.
RC 43047.
##

Chief Joseph: War Chiefs.
RC 43051.
by Bill Dugan.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Fictionalized account of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce War
in 1877. When gold is discovered in the Columbia Basin,
settlers are allowed by corrupt officials to encroach in the
Nez Perce reservation. As Chief Joseph tries to flee to
Canada and freedom, he confronts the U.S. Army aiming to
stop his flight. A tragic war ensues. 1992.
RC 43051.
##

The Snake River: Rivers West.
RC 43054.
by Win Blevins.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
Pacific Northwest, 1830s. Flare O'Flaherty is a trapper who
seems down on his luck when Dr. Samuel Full asks him to lead
a group of Christians to a mission on the Pacific Coast.
Full doesn't like O'Flaherty's terms, but Miss Jewel, a
missionary, convinces him. Along the way O'Flaherty faces
many challenges, but the greatest are Miss Jewel and Sima, a
young brave who is searching for his white father. Some
strong language and some violence. 1992.
RC 43054.
##

Signals of Distress.
RC 43074.
by Jim Crace.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
In 1837 two ships arrive at remote Wherrytown on the English
coast. One ship brings Aymer Smith with news that stands to
devastate the local economy. The second is an American
emigration ship run aground. The confluence of these
visitors and the residents leads to conflicts over slavery,
technology, religion, and culture. Explicit descriptions of
sex. 1995.
RC 43074.
##

Whistling in the Dark: True Stories and Other Fables.
RC 43081.
by George Garrett.
read by Andy Chappell.
2 cassettes.
A mix of personal stories and anecdotes that relate to life
experiences of the author. While most concern events from
his academic career and World War II, Garrett also offers
some irreverent comments on his forbears from Civil War
times. 1992.
RC 43081.
##

Who Brings Forth the Wind.
RC 43099.
by Lori Wick.
read by Jill Ferris.
3 cassettes.
Having grown up in the country, Stacy Daniels is hesitant to
go to London. But at her family's urging, Stacy goes and is
quickly caught up in the social season of 1853. A chance
meeting with Lord Tanner Richardson soon brings happiness
and then turmoil into her life. Sequel to _Wings of the
Morning (RC 39528)_. 1994.
RC 43099.
##

Dove and Sword: A Novel of Joan of Arc.
RC 43108.
by Nancy Garden.
read by Gerry Kasarda.
2 cassettes.
Gabrielle, who grew up with Jeannette d'Arc, tells of
Jeannette's going to war to help the French recover their
throne from the English. Gabrielle studied healing with her
mother and is well prepared to serve as an army medic. But
she is not prepared to see her friend burned at the stake.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
RC 43108.
##

How I Changed My Life.
RC 43121.
by Todd Strasser.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
In alternating chapters, high school students Bo and Kyle
discuss a period of change in their lives. At loose ends
after a knee injury, former football captain Kyle tries out
for the school play. This displeases his girlfriend, Chloe,
but delights Bo, the stage manager, who develops a crush on
Kyle. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
RC 43121.
##

An Island like You: Stories of the Barrio.
RC 43132.
by Judith Ortiz Cofer.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
1 cassette.
Stories about teens who blend two cultures in a Puerto Rican
barrio in New Jersey. In "Bad Influence," Rita disobeys and
is shipped to Puerto Rico to spend the summer with her
rather odd grandparents. In "Arturo's Flight," after being
teased about liking poetry, Arturo plans to run away. Some
strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
RC 43132.
##

The Book of Knowledge.
RC 43140.
by Doris Grumbach.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
An idyllic summer leads four children to an anguished sexual
awakening at a New York seaside resort in 1929. Their later
lives are shattered by the depression, World War II, and
personal tragedies. Yet, it is their stifled sexual needs
that lead to their ultimate undoing. Descriptions of sex.
1995.
RC 43140.
##

The Doors Open.
RC 43146.
by Michael Gilbert.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Life before World War II had been good to Paddy
Yeatman-Carter. And during the war, he commanded the finest
regiment in the British army. But his peacetime life as a
clerk is a dull one--until he happens to intervene in an
attempted suicide. That single altruistic act plunges Paddy
into a world of intrigue and peril. 1962.
RC 43146.
##

The Pumpkin Rollers.
RC 43160.
by Elmer Kelton.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
With the Civil War over, young Trey McLean believes the time
has come to head west and fulfill his dream of becoming a
cattleman. Known at first as a pumpkin roller (a green
farmboy with no knowledge of ranching), Trey soon learns,
but not without some problems--and a little romance--along
the way. Some strong language. 1996.
RC 43160.
##

The Third Twin.
RC 43176.
by Ken Follett.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
A young woman scientist happens upon a genetic research
project to produce the ideal soldier. She locates and
becomes involved with one of the cloned men, who stands
accused of a rape committed by his twin. Her research
uncovers a vast conspiracy to genetically alter all of
society. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43176.
##

The Notebook.
RC 43180.
by Nicholas Sparks.
read by Robert Sams.
1 cassette.
An elderly man reads from a notebook to his wife, who has
Alzheimer's disease. Gradually he unfolds the story of a
couple who fell in love the summer after high school and
were reunited by a fluke fourteen years later. But will his
wife recognize her own story? Some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43180.
##

An Acceptable Time.
RC 43198.
by Madeleine L'Engle.
read by Nona Pipes.
2 cassettes.
In this companion to _A House like a Lotus (RC 23837)_,
sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe visits her grandparents' farm
in Connecticut and discovers a "time gate" that takes her
back three thousand years. There she meets Anaral, a Native
American girl; Karralys, a druid expelled from Britain; and
Tav, a warrior who has accompanied Karralys. For junior and
senior high readers. 1989.
RC 43198.
##

A High Wind in Jamaica.
RC 43203.
by Richard Hughes.
read by Tom Martin.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
An adventure fantasy first published in 1929. A hurricane
razes the Thornton home in the West Indies and the children
are sent to England. Word reaches the parents that the
children have been captured by pirates. Some violence. 1928.
RC 43203.
##

As the Wolf Loves Winter.
RC 43216.
by David Poyer.
read by Christopher Walker.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Winter in the Heart (RC 39035)_, the
petroleum resources of Hemlock County are nearly depleted.
When hunter "Racks" Halvorsen witnesses a murder in the
woods, he follows the culprits to a field of illegal gas
wells, where a kidnapped girl is held. Racks attempts to
rescue the girl and escape through the icy forest. Violence
and strong language. 1996.
RC 43216.
##

Ugly Ways.
RC 43218.
by Tina McElroy Ansa.
read by Camille McCurty Ali.
2 cassettes.
Three grown sisters return home for the funeral of their
mother, Mudear. As the sisters reminisce, they discuss their
own lives and fears, realizing how deeply they were affected
by their mother's remoteness. In the process, each daughter
comes to grips with her relationship to Mudear. Strong
language. 1993.
RC 43218.
##

Moonlight Becomes You.
RC 43231.
by Mary Higgins Clark.
read by Sharon Murray.
2 cassettes.
In a terrifying opening scene, fashion photographer Maggie
Holloway finds herself buried alive in a satin-lined coffin.
The tale flashes back to Maggie's recent reunion with her
long-ago stepmother, Nuala Moore. After Nuala is violently
killed, Maggie links her death and others to a single
person--who has the same designs on Maggie. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43231.
##

Married at Midnight.
RC 43232.
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and others.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Three Weddings and a Kiss (RC 41314)_,
Woodiwiss and three different authors recount the stories of
four more brides. In each account a young woman unexpectedly
finds herself becoming a bride surprised by unforeseen love.
Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller
1996.
RC 43232.
##

Out of Sight.
RC 43239.
by Elmore Leonard.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
While on a prison visit, deputy marshal Karen Sisco becomes
locked in a car trunk with escaping felon Jack Foley. Later,
as Foley is about to score a multimillion-dollar heist, he
becomes romantically connected with Sisco, who is part of a
federal stakeout. Strong language and violence. Bestseller
1996.
RC 43239.
##

The Burning Man.
RC 43243.
by Phillip Margolin.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
After botching a major case at his father's law firm, Peter
Hall hopes to redeem himself as a small town's public
defender. When he agrees to defend a retarded man in a
murder case, Hale is forced to confront his own limitations
and accept an awesome responsibility. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43243.
##

Gods and Generals.
RC 43292.
by Jeff Shaara.
read by Christopher Hurt.
4 cassettes.
Shaara depicts the onset of the Civil War right up to the
Battle of Gettysburg in this prequel to his father's _The
Killer Angels (RC 8688)_. The story is told primarily
through the lives of Stonewall Jackson, Winfield Scott
Hancock, Joshua Chamberlain, and Robert E. Lee. Describes
significant battles fought at Chancellorsville and
Fredericksburg. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43292.
##

To the Hilt.
RC 43293.
by Dick Francis.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Alexander Kinloch would rather be in Scotland painting, but
he is called home to London. His stepfather has had a heart
attack after learning that large sums of money have been
stolen from the family brewery. It is now up to Alexander to
save the business, and his only hope seems to be a horse
named Golden Malt. Some strong language. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43293.
##

Promises.
RC 43294.
by Belva Plain.
read by Barbara Caruso.
3 cassettes.
Adam Crane almost didn't marry Margaret, even though they
had been engaged for some time. There was another woman,
Randi, in his life. But they did marry, their lives have
been happy, and they have raised three lovely children and
Margaret's cousin, Nina. Then on a trip to New York, they
run into Randi. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43294.
##

Heartstone.
RC 43295.
by Phillip Margolin.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
Richie Walters and Elaine Murray are high school students
when they begin dating. The night they drive up to Lookout
Park, Richie plans to ask Elaine to go steady with him. But
someone else shows up, and suddenly Richie is dead and
Elaine is missing. Now, years later, Willie Heartstone knows
he is dying, and he wants to tell the truth about what
happened that night. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1978.
RC 43295.
##

Servant of the Bones.
RC 43298.
by Anne Rice.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
Azriel is an educated and wealthy young man living as a
captive Hebrew in ancient Babylon. Saved from death by evil
priests and sorcerers, he is transformed into a supernatural
spirit in human form to carry out their bidding. Azriel
battles the dark forces as he embarks on a journey through
time and ends up in 1990s Manhattan. Some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43298.
##

The Fallen Man.
RC 43319.
by Tony Hillerman.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Retired Navajo policeman Joe Leaphorn joins his former
partner Jim Chee in investigating the skeleton of a man
found on a mountain ledge. Chee, who is also tracking cattle
rustlers, follows a trail that sheds light on the fallen man
and helps the two sleuths uncover the story of his tragic
death. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43319.
##

Tarnished Gold.
RC 43327.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
Gabriel lives in the Louisiana swamp with her Cajun parents.
Just before graduating from high school, she is raped by
wealthy, married Octavious Tate. Pregnant, Gabriel
reluctantly agrees to give the baby to the Tates. Later when
Gabriel falls in love with an unhappily married man, she
gets pregnant again. Prequel to _Hidden Jewel (RC 43329)_.
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
RC 43327.
##

The Killing Floor.
RC 43353.
by Peter Turnbull.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
The grisly discovery of a headless, handless corpse sets the
Glasgow police on a trail of clues and conspiracies
involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. The
investigation uncovers a thirty-year-old fraud that could
shake the city to its foundations. A story that uses
descriptions of police and forensic procedures. 1994.
RC 43353.
##

Tularosa.
RC 43385.
by Michael McGarrity.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Retired Santa Fe detective Kevin Kerney goes back into
action when his former partner's soldier-son disappears.
Kerney joins forces with comely army investigator Sara
Brannon in the search and makes a tragic discovery that sets
them on a perilous trail of smuggling, treason, and murder.
Strong language and violence. 1996.
RC 43385.
##

The Christmas Tree.
RC 43548.
by Julie Salamon.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Inspired by the New Jersey nuns who in 1995 donated a large
Norway spruce to Rockefeller Center for its official
Christmas tree. The Center's chief gardener tells this tale
of his yearly search for the perfect Christmas tree and of
what happens when the one he wants is the best friend of an
elderly nun. Bestseller 1996.
RC 43548.
##

The Last Thing He Wanted.
RC 43551.
by Joan Didion.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
1 cassette.
_Washington Post_ reporter Elena McMahon receives a distress
call from her father, a dealer in illegal weapons. His dying
request is that she deliver a shipment of arms to the
contras in Costa Rica. Soon Elena discovers that she is the
dupe in an intrigue plotted by her own government. She must
take extreme measures to survive. Strong language. 1996.
RC 43551.
##

The Christmas Box.
RC 43556.
by Richard Paul Evans.
read by Barry Bernson.
1 cassette.
Richard and Keri Evans and their four-year-old daughter,
Jenna, are living in a cramped one-room apartment when a
unique opportunity arises. MaryAnne Parkin, an elderly woman
with a large home, is looking for a live-in couple who can
cook and do light housekeeping. And children are welcome. As
the four become a family, Richard, who is starting his own
business, learns a valuable lesson from MaryAnne and her
Christmas box. Bestseller 1993.
RC 43556.
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_Books for Children_
Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were
recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete
collection contains books by many authors on fiction and
nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature,
mystery, sports, and others.  Contact your cooperating
library to learn more about the wide range of books
available in the collection.  Cassette books are labeled
with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order books,
contact your cooperating library.

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

Charles Darwin: Naturalist.
RC 42606.
by Margaret J. Anderson.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Recounts the life of Charles Darwin, who was born in England
in 1809. As a young man he got a job as a naturalist with a
ship captain who was to map the coast of South America. This
five-year trip helped form Darwin's theory of evolution,
which he discussed in his controversial book _The Origin of
Species_. For grades 4-7. 1994.
RC 42606.
##

Where the Flame Trees Bloom.
RC 42823.
by Alma Flor Ada.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
1 cassette.
Children's book author tells of growing up in Cuba with her
extended family. She has picked stories from those "hanging
in the branches of the trees of [her] childhood." Alma's
blind great-grandmother Mina, who sold or gave handmade
dolls to neighbors and gave gifts to her relatives according
to their wealth and needs, managed to keep things in balance
even though she never learned mathematics. For grades 3-6.
1994.
RC 42823.
##

A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Caribbean Poets.
RC 43026.
edited by John Agard and Grace Nichols.
read by Robin Miles.
1 cassette.
Collection of more than fifty poems from a "Caribbean dozen"
of thirteen poets. The verses cover local themes such as
market day, the coming of a hurricane, the shining sun, and
a cat who can fly. Each poet offers a glimpse into a
tropical childhood, and a brief biography is included for
each. For grades 2-4. 1994.
RC 43026.
##

Hilde and Eli: Children of the Holocaust.
RC 43044.
by David A. Adler.
read by Janis Gray.
1 cassette.
Hilde was the daughter of a German shop owner and Eli was
the son of a Czechoslovakian rabbi. Using information from
surviving family members, the author describes how the lives
of Hilde and Eli were affected by Hitler's coming to power
in 1933. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1994.
RC 43044.
##

Why Do Leaves Change Color?.
RC 43090.
by Betsy Maestro.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Explains how leaves begin to change color in the fall, as
the days grow shorter and the leaves get less sunlight to
keep them green. For grades 2-4. 1994.
RC 43090.
##

Dance with Me.
RC 43151.
by Barbara Juster Esbensen.
read by Pam Ward.
1 cassette.
Poems that celebrate the dance-like aspects of the wind,
gardening, babies, lightning, basketball, and more. "A soft
plunk! / a slam dunk / and light / as a thistle / you land."
For grades 2-4. National Council of Teachers of English
Award. 1995.
RC 43151.
##

Out of the Ark: Stories from the World's Religions.
RC 43201.
by Anita Ganeri.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
Collection of stories comparing the diverse ways seven
religions look at topics such as the Creation, the Flood,
animals, and the lives of religious leaders. Contains
information on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam,
Judaism, Shinto, and Sikhism. For grades 3-6. 1994.
RC 43201.
##

The Korean War: "The Forgotten War".
RC 43354.
by R. Conrad Stein.
read by Ed Blake.
1 cassette.
A chronology of events and battles of the 1950-1953 Korean
War, tracing the desperate American defense of Pusan, the
daring invasion at Inchon, and the final stalemate at the
thirty-eighth parallel. Describes the conflict as a
"forgotten war" that lacked broad interest and support among
Americans. For grades 6-9. 1994.
RC 43354.
##

Date Rape.
RC 43364.
by Alexandra Bandon.
read by Catherine Byers.
1 cassette.
Discusses the phenomenon of date rape, explaining when it
can occur, how to avoid it, and where victims can seek help.
First-person accounts and famous cases are presented as
examples. For grades 6-9. 1994.
RC 43364.
##

The Bone Detectives: How Forensic Anthropologists Solve
Crimes and Uncover Mysteries of the Dead.
RC 43424.
by Donna M. Jackson.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Follows a forensic anthropologist through his investigation
of mysterious bones found at a Boy Scout camp. Proceeds
step-by-step in developing a physical profile of the victim,
analyzing fibers and other material found at the scene, and
combining all of the evidence to solve the murder. For
grades 4-7. 1996.
RC 43424.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears.
RC 40958.
by Cynthia Rylant.
read by Marilyn Gleason.
1 cassette.
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love the fall. There are
lots of juicy things growing in Mr. Putter's backyard--juicy
apples, juicy tomatoes, and most of all juicy pears. Mr.
Putter is looking forward to having some pear jelly, but
when he tries to get the pears out of the tree, he has some
big problems. For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 40958.
##

The Trespassers.
RC 42585.
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
read by Lisa Kiava.
1 cassette.
Neely Bradford, eleven, and her eight-year-old brother,
Grub, often visit deserted Halcyon House and play with the
guard dog, who is a pushover for Grub. One day they find an
open window and begin to explore inside the house, which
seems to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl. For
grades 3-6. 1995.
RC 42585.
##

Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10.
RC 42605.
by Judy Finchler.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
The first-grader who tells this tale is convinced that his
teacher lives at school all the time. She eats in the
cafeteria and sleeps in the Teacher's Room. But he gets a
surprise when a moving van pulls up outside his apartment
building. For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 42605.
##

The Unbeatable Bread.
RC 42625.
by Lyn Littlefield Hoopes.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
A man wakes up one morning and declares he is going to bake
a bread that will wake the world from winter's sleep.
Although his wife complains that he has already baked too
much and that there will be no one to eat the creation, he
begins mixing dough for his unbeatable, undefeatable bread.
For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
RC 42625.
##

An Even Break.
RC 42626.
by Sid Hite.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
Frisk, twelve, lives with his mother in the tiny town of
Wilma. Frisk's parents separated before he was born, and his
mother works as a grocery clerk while trying to save enough
money to buy a house. To help out, Frisk lands a job working
at a billiards hall where he gets the added bonus of
learning to shoot pool from an expert. For grades 5-8. 1995.
RC 42626.
##

The King's Shadow.
RC 42689.
by Elizabeth Alder.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
As a young lad in 1063, Evyn has his tongue cut off and is
sold into slavery to the mistress of Harold Godwinson, the
Saxon earl of Wessex. Yet Evyn, nicknamed the Shadow, rises
to importance and becomes squire to Godwinson, who for a
brief time is king of England. Some violence. For grades
6-9. 1995.
RC 42689.
##

Diving for the Moon.
RC 42736.
by Lee F. Bantle.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Carolina realizes how important friendship is when her best
friend, Josh, learns he has become infected with the HIV
virus from a blood transfusion. The summer before junior
high is filled with other events that help Carolina as she
grows up. For grades 4-7. 1995.
RC 42736.
##

Holding onto Sunday.
RC 42767.
by Kathryn O. Galbraith.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
1 cassette.
Jemma waits all week for Sunday to come. That is when her
father has the day off and spends it with her. This week it
is raining, and they go to the museum to see the dinosaurs.
After dinner with Grandma back at home, Jemma tells her
father some special news. For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 42767.
##

Gina.
RC 42817.
by Bernard Waber.
read by Pam Ward.
1 cassette.
When Gina moves to a new apartment in Queens, New York, she
looks forward to making new friends. But there is a big
problem: there are no girls Gina's age, and the boys don't
want to play with a girl. That is, until Gina shows them she
can throw a ball. For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 42817.
##

The View from the Cherry Tree.
RC 42831.
by Willo Davis Roberts.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Rob Mallory spends a lot of time in his family's cherry
tree, especially now that his sister Darcy's wedding is
drawing near. The tree overlooks the home of their hateful
neighbor Mrs. Calloway, who is constantly complaining about
Rob and his cat. The day before the wedding, Rob is shocked
to see Mrs. Calloway get pushed out of her window. But no
one will believe that her death wasn't an accident. For
grades 5-8. 1975.
RC 42831.
##

Fig Pudding.
RC 42839.
by Ralph Fletcher.
read by Jamie Horton.
1 cassette.
Cliff is the oldest of the six Abernathy children. His mom
says the family always overdoes everything, but the year
Cliff describes in this book is "like five years crammed
into one." He starts with December when toddler Josh is very
sick in the hospital and all he wants for Christmas is a
mysterious "yidda yadda." By the next year's end, recovered
Josh accidentally steps in the fig pudding his father made
for a party. For grades 4-7. 1995.
RC 42839.
##

Bed-Knob and Broomstick.
RC 42845.
by Mary Norton.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette (Reissue).
The three Wilson children are delighted to discover Miss
Price, a lonely spinster and student witch who rides a
broomstick, though somewhat uncertainly. In exchange for the
children's keeping quiet about her witch activities, Miss
Price casts a spell that creates a magical flying bed. A
combined edition of "The Magic Bed-Knob" and "Bonfires and
Broomsticks." For grades 3-6. 1957.
RC 42845.
##

The Proving Ground.
RC 42852.
by Elaine Marie Alphin.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
When Kevin Spencer's father is assigned command of a U.S.
Army proving ground, Kevin experiences the resentment that
local people hold for the military. Kevin develops a crush
on a local girl, comes to understand her antimilitary
sentiments, and uncovers a plot to sabotage the army base.
The situation becomes Kevin's own personal "proving ground."
For grades 5-8. 1992.
RC 42852.
##

Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses.
RC 42858.
by Eileen Spinelli.
read by Pam Ward.
1 cassette.
Eight-year-old Heather is greeted in her new neighborhood by
a very rude Lizzie Logan. Heather is not sure she wants to
be friends with the brash girl, but Lizzie is a character
who has an intriguing side. For grades 2-5. 1995.
RC 42858.
##

The Sleeping Lady.
RC 42902.
retold by Ann Dixon.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
If you look across Cook Inlet in Anchorage, Alaska, you can
see Mount Susitna, also known as the Sleeping Lady. Dixon
tells the story of the mountain's nickname and also why a
place that used to be covered with trees and flowers is now
covered with snow most of the year. For grades 3-6. 1994.
RC 42902.
##

Adeline Street.
RC 42909.
by Carol Lynch Williams.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Kelly and Me (RC 42908)_, Leah mourns her
sister and best friend, Kelly, who died of an aneurysm.
Upset that her family won't cancel Christmas, Leah finds a
way to celebrate that she knows would meet Kelly's approval.
As the year goes on, Leah also struggles to understand other
aspects of life. Some violence. For grades 3-6. 1995.
RC 42909.
##

Owl Moon.
RC 42932.
by Jane Yolen.
read by Mary Kane.
1 cassette.
On a cold winter's night, under a bright full moon, a young
girl and her father trek into the woods to see the Great
Horned Owl. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Medal. 1987.
RC 42932.
##

I Found Mouse.
RC 42947.
by Pamela D. Greenwood.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Tessie isn't enjoying herself this summer because her mother
is away studying Native American art, her brother is
backpacking with Grandad, and her father is too busy working
at home to spend much time with her. But when Tessie finds a
kitten, everything changes. For grades 2-4. 1994.
RC 42947.
##

The Toilet Paper Tigers.
RC 42948.
by Gordon Korman.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
By the time Professor Pendergast shows up at a Little League
meeting to pick his team, there are only nine players
left--all rejects. The team soon learns the professor knows
nothing about baseball and has volunteered to coach just so
his visiting granddaughter will have children around! But
the worst horror is the jive-talking, smart-aleck
granddaughter from New York who blackmails the team into
letting her coach them. For grades 5-8. 1993.
RC 42948.
##

A Walk to the Great Mystery.
RC 42959.
by Virginia A. Stroud.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
When Dustin and Rose visit their Grandma Ann, she promises
to show them the "Great Mystery," where the secrets of the
earth come from. For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 42959.
##

The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes.
RC 43020.
by Dakari Hru.
read by Connie Winston.
1 cassette.
Two sisters want to jump rope, but there are no other
children around to join them. Then Uncle Zambezi returns
from Africa with beautiful jump ropes. He tells the girls
the ropes are magical and their wishes will come true. Sure
enough, a moving van arrives with two new friends! For
preschool-grade 2. 1996.
RC 43020.
##

Zeely.
RC 43034.
by Virginia Hamilton.
read by Melissa Maxwell.
1 cassette.
Geeder Perry, eleven, and her brother, Toeboy, have gone to
the country to visit Uncle Ross for the summer. The first
night there, Geeder sees a vision she later learns is Zeely
Tayber, a very tall girl with skin as black as ebony. Geeder
becomes convinced Zeely is a queen, and only Zeely can set
the record straight. For grades 4-7. 1967.
RC 43034.
##

William's Doll.
RC 43039.
by Charlotte Zolotow.
read by Janis Gray.
1 cassette.
A little boy's wishes and needs for a doll are laughed at by
his brother, unsatisfied by his father, but finally
understood by his grandmother. For grades K-3. 1972.
RC 43039.
##

Sam's Wild West Show.
RC 43057.
by Nancy Antle.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Long ago Sam had a Wild West show with cowboys and cowgirls
who did tricks with horses and ropes. After they performed
in one town, the mayor got word that bank robbers were
coming. He hired Sam and his group to stop them. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
RC 43057.
##

Hannah in Between.
RC 43060.
by Colby Rodowsky.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Hannah believes she is the only one who realizes her mother,
a photographer, drinks too much. Hannah is afraid to drive
with her and is embarrassed to have friends over but can't
get up the nerve to call a hotline or discuss it with her
father and relatives. For grades 5-8. 1994.
RC 43060.
##

Vikki Vanishes.
RC 43071.
by Peni R. Griffin.
read by Sharon Murray.
1 cassette.
In alternating chapters, Vikki, sixteen, and her younger
half sister, Nikki, explain what happens when Vikki's father
suddenly reappears and takes Vikki on a shopping trip. For
grades 6-9. 1995.
RC 43071.
##

On the Trail with Miss Pace.
RC 43080.
by Sharon Phillips Denslow.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
1 cassette.
When teacher Miss Pace arrives at her favorite vacation
ranch out west she finds a big surprise. Twins Bill and Phil
from her class are there, too! The boys are thrilled to
learn Miss Pace knows a real cowboy. For preschool-grade 2.
1995.
RC 43080.
##

Grandpa's Hotel.
RC 43089.
by Riki Levinson.
read by Janis Gray.
1 cassette.
Each summer all sixteen of Grandpa and Grandma's
grandchildren come to his hotel to spend the summer. They
have a great time, especially on Sundays when they gather
eggs for Grandma to cook for breakfast, snitch bread from
the bakery, and sit down to dinner in the big dining room.
For grades K-3. 1995.
RC 43089.
##

Seth and Samona.
RC 43109.
by Joanne Hyppolite.
read by Bob Moore.
1 cassette.
Fifth-grader Seth Michelin, who lives in Boston with his
Haitian family, is confused by changes in his brother and
sister. Even classmate Samona Gemini, whose wild ideas have
been getting Seth into trouble for two years, surprises him
by joining a beauty contest. For grades 4-7. 1995.
RC 43109.
##

Black Water.
RC 43115.
by Rachel Anderson.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
Young Albert has epilepsy, which in nineteenth-century
England is greatly misunderstood. Even though Albert's
mother tends to believe a cure can be found, Albert realizes
he must get on with his life. A chance encounter with author
Edward Lear, who also has the "falling sickness," sends
Albert off to see the world. For grades 6-9. 1994.
RC 43115.
##

Wagons West!.
RC 43130.
by Roy Gerrard.
read by Pam Ward.
1 cassette.
Back in 1850, many Americans worked hard to make a living
from the barren soil. When Buckskin Dan arrives in town with
tales of rich green land in Oregon, a young girl and her
family, along with their neighbors, set out on a long
journey to a new home with Buckskin Dan as their guide. For
grades 2-4. 1996.
RC 43130.
##

Granny the Pag.
RC 43143.
by Nina Bawden.
read by Pam Ward.
1 cassette.
Because her parents are traveling actors, Cat has lived with
her leather-wearing, motorcycle-riding Granny the Pag (Cat
was angry and misspelled pig) since the age of six. Now at
twelve, Cat's world is suddenly turned upside down when her
parents want Cat to come live with them. For grades 4-7.
1995.
RC 43143.
##

Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and
True Tales.
RC 43189.
retold by Virginia Hamilton.
read by Melissa Maxwell.
1 cassette.
A collection of folktales, fairy tales, and true stories of
legendary women, all taken from traditional African American
folklore. These stories are variously humorous, touching,
scary, magical, and inspiring. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and Coretta Scott King
Award. 1995.
RC 43189.
##

Street Child.
RC 43200.
by Berlie Doherty.
read by Tom Martin.
1 cassette.
Based on the life of Jim Jarvis, the orphan whose plight
inspired Dr. Thomas Barnardo to establish Britain's first
children's refuge. In Victorian England, Jim is on a
desperate quest to find a home after he escapes from the
workhouse where his mother died. Instead he is enslaved and
forced to work on a boat until he runs away and finds refuge
in a shelter. For grades 3-6. 1993.
RC 43200.
##

Somewhere around the Corner.
RC 43204.
by Jackie French.
read by Patricia Kilgarriff.
2 cassettes.
Barbara, a homeless girl, is caught in the middle of a
demonstration taking place in Sydney, Australia, in 1994.
She is scared to death until a kindly old man suggests that
in her mind she "go around the corner" to escape. Barbara
tries that and suddenly finds herself back in 1932. For
grades 5-8. 1995.
RC 43204.
##

Who's There?.
RC 43207.
by Stephanie S. Tolan.
read by Margaret Strom.
1 cassette.
After their parents are killed in a gas explosion, Drew
Broderick and her brother, Evan, learn that they have a
grandfather and an aunt living in a large old house called
Rose Hill. Although not sure why their father never told
them about his family, Drew loves it there, and even Evan,
who has not spoken since the accident, seems happy. But it
soon appears that Drew's new friend, Will, is right: the
house is haunted! For grades 5-8. 1994.
RC 43207.
##

The Luckiest Kid on the Planet.
RC 43235.
by Lisa Campbell Ernst.
read by Bruce Huntey.
1 cassette.
Lucky Morgenstern is the luckiest kid in the world. After
all, his name is Lucky. Then one day he gets a letter and
learns that his name is really Herbert. Suddenly he doesn't
seem lucky anymore--until he recognizes his true good
fortune. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
RC 43235.
##

Hound Heaven.
RC 43302.
by Linda Oatman High.
read by Margaret Strom.
1 cassette.
Silver Iris Nickles, who will be thirteen in four months,
has been living with Papaw in his bark shanty in West
Virginia since her parents and baby sister were killed in a
car accident. More than anything, Silver wants a dog to
love, but Papaw always says she'll get a dog over his dead
body. Then Papaw has a heart attack. For grades 3-6. 1995.
RC 43302.
##

There's an Owl in the Shower.
RC 43303.
by Jean Craighead George.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
Borden Watson's father, a logger in northern California, is
out of work because the government has banned logging in
order to save the spotted owl. Borden is so angry he vows to
kill any spotted owl he sees. Then he adopts what he thinks
is a baby barred owl that has fallen from its nest. For
grades 2-4. 1995.
RC 43303.
##

The Haunting of Holroyd Hill.
RC 43305.
by Brenda Seabrooke.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
Melinda is unhappy about moving to rural Holroyd Hill,
Virginia, because it means having to make new friends, but
her brother, Kevin, doesn't mind. As they explore the nearby
woods, Melinda and Kevin are accosted by a frightening old
man. Then they meet his grandson, Dan, and things
improve--until a ghost appears. For grades 5-8. 1995.
RC 43305.
##

Marrying Malcolm Murgatroyd.
RC 43307.
by Mame Farrell.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
1 cassette.
Hannah Billings is in the popular group at school, and
Malcolm Murgatroyd is decidedly not. Hannah is horrified
that the adult Billings and Murgatroyds are great friends
who joke about Hannah and Malcolm's marrying someday. But
when Hannah's brother Ian's muscular dystrophy sends him to
the hospital, Hannah sees Malcolm in a different light. For
grades 5-8. 1995.
RC 43307.
##

Maizie.
RC 43312.
by Linda Oatman High.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
1 cassette.
Maizie's mother ran off with the vacuum cleaner salesman
four years ago when Maizie's sister Grace was just a baby.
Maizie has raised Grace and looked after their father in
their trailer on Welsh Mountain. Now she's determined to
earn enough money for her dream pony: a strawberry roan. For
grades 3-6. 1995.
RC 43312.
##

Venus among the Fishes.
RC 43431.
by Elizabeth Hall and Scott O'Dell.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
1 cassette.
Coral, a girl dolphin, narrates this tale of her pod's
attempt to protect itself from attacking killer whales. The
pod needs more strong males like Coral's father, and Coral
is sent to find her brother, Silver, and bring him home. But
as she looks for Silver, Coral learns that humans may be an
even greater threat. For grades 4-7. 1995.
RC 43431.
##

Elfsong.
RC 43557.
by Ann Turner.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
1 cassette.
While visiting her grandfather's house, ten-year-old Maddy
spots a tomcat wearing a saddle and racing through the
woods. Later Maddy happens upon the rider, an elf named
Nata, who introduces her to a secret elfin world, and Maddy
and her grandfather help the elves defend themselves against
a marauding owl. For grades 4-7. 1995.
RC 43557.
##

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

_Spanish_

Tormenta Roja.
RC 40879.
por Tom Clancy.
read by Juan Ramirez.
7 cassettes.
Un grupo de terroristas islmicos vuela una importante
instalacin de petrleo de Rusia. Enfrentados a una grave
escasez de combustible, los soviticos planean apoderarse
del golfo Prsico. Pero primero hacen una elaborada
decepcin contra la OTAN abriendo hostilidades en Europa.
Siguen batallas por tierra, mar y aire para controlar la
Europa del Este y el Atlntico Norte. Lenguaje injurioso. (A
team of Moslem terrorists blows up a key Russian oil
installation. Faced with a severe fuel shortage, the Soviets
plan to seize the Persian Gulf, after establishing an
elaborate smoke screen of hostilities against NATO. Land,
sea, and air battles for control of eastern Europe and the
North Atlantic ensue. Some strong language.) 1988.
RC 40879.
##

Luis XIV, el Rey Sol.
RC 40882.
by Jos Mara de Areilza.
read by Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
Biografa del rey de Francia que rein largamente durante el
Siglo XVII. Es mejor conocido por el esplendor y la intriga
de su corte y el palacio de Versalles, pero tambin es
importante por sus polticas que fortalecieron la monarqua
francesa, expandieron el poder internacional y el prestigio
de Francia, y pusieron en movimiento las fuerzas
responsables de la creacin de la nacin francesa moderna.
(Biography of the long-reigning seventeenth-century king of
France best known for the splendor and intrigue of his court
and palace at Versailles, but also renowned for his policies
that strengthened the French monarchy, expanded the
international power and prestige of France, and set in
motion the forces responsible for the creation of the modern
French nation.) 1990.
RC 40882.
##

El Color Purpura.
RC 40883.
por Alice Walker.
read by Maria Pino.
2 cassettes.
Narra la historia de dos hermanas negras: Nettie una
misionera en Africa; y Celie, una esposa-nia. Celie ha sido
violada por el hombre que ella cree ser su padre, y despus
le arrebatan sus dos hijos, obligndola casarse con un
hombre al que odia. Adems, las cartas de Nettie no llegan a
Celie, y el sentido de la vergenza de Celie es tan agudo
que acaba escribiendo una serie de cartas a Dios. Lenguaje
injurioso y algunas descripciones explcitas de ndole
sexual. (The story of two black sisters: Nettie, a
missionary in Africa; and Celie, a child-wife who has been
raped by the man she believes to be her father, robbed of
her two children, and married off to a man she hates.
Nettie's letters do not reach Celie, and so great is Celie's
sense of shame that she writes a series of letters to God.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.)
1986.
RC 40883.
##

Horizontes Perdidos.
RC 40885.
por James Hilton.
read by Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
Shangri-La es un hermoso territorio escondido en las atlas
montaas de Asia, donde nada cambia. A Hugh Conway le
conducen all sin quererlo l, pero ms tarde la idea de la
vida eterna llega a fascinarle. (Shangri-La is a beautiful,
hidden land in the high mountains of Asia, where nothing
changes. Hugh Conway is brought there unwillingly, but he
becomes fascinated by the idea of eternal life.) 1975.
RC 40885.
##

No Llores Ms, My Lady.
RC 40889.
por Mary Higgins Clark.
read by Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
Antes de prestar declaracin en el juicio del hombre acusado
de asesinar a su querida hermana, la atormentada Elizabeth
decide relajarse en un deslumbrante balneario de California.
Se queda atnita al descubrir que el hombre acusado del
asesinato es tambin husped del balneario. Sospecha que
est siendo manipulada y se asusta al descubrir que su vida
corre peligro. (Before testifying at the trial of the man
accused of murdering her beloved sister, a distraught
Elizabeth decides to unwind at a glitzy California spa.
Astonished to find the accused murderer is also a guest at
the spa, she suspects she is being manipulated and is
alarmed to find her own life in danger.) 1988.
RC 40889.
##

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_Talking Book Magazines_

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American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Civilization: The Magazine of the Library of Congress
     (bimonthly)
+Computer Life (monthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and
Country (bimonthly)
+Diabetes Forecast (replaces Encore; current subscribers
     will automatically receive new magazine; monthly)
+Discover (general science; replaces Natural History;
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+Eating Well (food and health; 6 issues)
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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
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+Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
     Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins
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The Nation (47 issues)
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National Review (biweekly)
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+The New York Times Book Review (replaces The
     Washington Post Book World; current subscribers will
     automatically receive new magazine; weekly)
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+People Weekly (personalities and entertainment news;
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Stereo Review (monthly)
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+Working Woman (10 issues)

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+Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
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     libraries; bimonthly)
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     automatically receive new magazine; monthly)
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