Talking Book Topics
July-August 2008
Volume 74, Number 4
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-
print, cassette, and computer diskette formats and
distributed free to blind and physically handicapped
individuals who participate in the Library of Congress
free reading program. It lists 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 2008
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
The following information is reprinted from an issue of NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current information on NLS progress in digital technology to patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals.
NLS Flash
April 2008
volume 4 issue 1
Patrons test digital talking books and system
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) recently conducted its final test of the digital talking-book system with patrons. User comments, which are now assisting NLS to identify areas for modification before manufacturing begins, were both positive and helpful.
	Fifty blind patrons of the Connecticut State Library tested a mix of standard and advanced digital talking-book players and the system over a three-week period.
	My experience testing the digital player was rewarding, said Connecticut field test participant Bruce Woodward. The machine was easy to use and lightweight. Participants also appreciated the players compact size, speed, pitch restoration, the ability to index, and the bookmark feature, which allows readers to pick up reading right where they left off.
	Advanced players were tested by fifty patrons from the NLS download pilot group. Testers appreciated the enhanced sound quality, tone, volume responsiveness, and the players variable speed capability.	From opening the box to downloading and reading that first bookall was intuitive, effortless, and fun, said download participant Deborah Kendrick, an Ohio-based journalist.
	All patrons used the machines in everyday settings as they normally would. NLS has now collected comments and suggestions from all participants and is evaluating results.
Consumers and network librarians hear digital implementation plans
Consumers, network librarians, and state librarians who serve on the Digital Transition Advisory Committee were given demonstrations of the new digital players, flash cartridges, and duplication equipment when they met at NLS Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28.
	Senior engineer Michael Katzmann demonstrated production models of both the basic and advanced players and talking-book flash cartridges so that each member could experience the players features and instructions. As members inserted cartridges, the players announced machine status. When they pressed keys, such as rewind and fast-forward, the room echoed with instructions. Proposals for manufacturing the player and flash cartridges are currently being evaluated and an award is expected within thirty days, Katzmann said.
Newsstand
The following announcement 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. The item mentioned, however, is not part of the NLS program, and its listing does not imply endorsement.
AFB guide to assistive technology products for sale
AFB Press, the publishing arm of the American Foundation for the Blind, has released the 2008 AccessWorld Guide to Assistive Technology Products. The 2008 edition includes detailed profiles of more than 280 products for people who are blind or visually impaired, including 30 new items. The publication offers evaluations of cell phones, PDAs, Global Positioning Systems, screen readers, braille printers, CCTVs, and other items. Features include a comprehensive guide to buying accessible cell phones, a list of evaluations from AFBs technology magazine AccessWorld, and a resource section with manufacturer names and contact information. The AccessWorld Guide is for sale in paperback and as an ASCII text file on CDROM for $34.95. Free online access to the Guide is provided with a print or CDROM purchase. Online-only access to the Guide is available for $19.00. To order call 800-232-3044 or visit www.afb.org/store.
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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
The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of
Paradise
RC 62650
by Michael Grunwald
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
History of the Everglades ecosystem from its natural
beginnings to later environmental destruction and eventual
restoration projects. Describes the marsh's containment by
developers and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
efforts to protect it by Marjory Stoneman Douglas and
others. Compares the 1928 hurricane to 2005's Katrina.
2006.
RC 62650
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The Best of Oscar Wilde: Selected Plays and Literary
Criticism
RC 62711
by Oscar Wilde
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
A selection of works by Irish playwright and poet Oscar
Wilde (18541900). Includes the plays Salom, Lady
Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal
Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Brief
literary criticism from various sources and introduction by
Professor Sylvan Barnet. 2004.
RC 62711
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The Colonel and Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley,
and the Beginnings of Superstardom in America
RC 62785
by Larry McMurtry
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Portrays Buffalo Bill Cody (18461917) as America's first
superstar. Proposes sharpshooter Annie Oakley (18601926),
who performed in Cody's Wild West show, as the second.
Discusses the signature exploits of Cody's legendary life
and the showmanship that promoted an enduring image of the
West. 2005.
RC 62785
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My Eyes Have a Cold Nose
RC 62786
by Hector Chevigny
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Los Angeles radio script writer recounts what he calls his
"initiation into the blind world" after he lost his sight
from retinal detachment. Describes failed surgical
procedures, his physical and emotional adjustment, and a
return to work and society with the help of his guide dog,
Wizard. 1946.
RC 62786
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Single Woman of a Certain Age: Twenty-nine Women Writers on
the Unmarried MidlifeRomantic Escapades, Heavy Petting,
Empty Nests, Shifting Shapes, and Serene Independence
RC 62787
edited by Jane Ganahl
read by Kate Kiley
2 cassettes
Essays by unmarried women over forty about the challenges
and rewards of aging single. Discusses loneliness,
friendship, online dating, sex, motherhood, and four-legged
companionship. Other topics include body image, stereotypes
of African American women, finances, careers, and
menopause. 2005.
RC 62787
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Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III
RC 63043
by Flora Fraser
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Study of the daughters of the mentally unstable British
monarch George III (17381820), who fathered fifteen
children with his wife Charlotte. Analyzes the sisters'
letters to "reveal the transformation of these attractive,
conventional princesses into resilient, independent-minded
women." Examines their struggles with family loyalty and
acts of desperation. 2004.
RC 63043
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Barrow's Boys
RC 63049
by Fergus Fleming
read by Alexander Strain
3 cassettes
Discusses the history of nineteenth-century British
exploration of the world's uncharted regions and the key
organizer, John Barrow, Second Secretary to the Admiralty
for over forty years. Barrow sent expeditionscostly in
both expenditures and livesto Africa, northern Australia,
and Antarctica and in search of the Northwest Passage.
1998.
RC 63049
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The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
RC 63053
by Nancie M. Wiseman
read by Nicola Daval
1 cassette
Explains the benefits and drawbacks of more than fifty
techniques for finishing knitted garments. Provides advice
and worksheets for planning the right cast on, increase,
decrease, selvage, and bind off to achieve a professional
look. Also covers seams, borders, and buttonholes. 2002.
RC 63053
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The Magic Furnace: The Search for the Origins of Atoms
RC 63093
by Marcus Chown
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Chronicles discoveries behind the search for the origins of
atoms, the building blocks of matter. Provides scientific
background and explores the interplay of two theories,
concluding that atoms not only were formed by the big bang
but also were forged in stars and ejected into space. 2001.
RC 63093
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Memory, History, Forgetting
RC 63149
by Paul Ricoeur
read by Bill Wallace
6 cassettes
Philosophical examination of the reciprocal relationship
between remembering and forgetting and the consequences for
individuals as they perceive historical experience and
compose historical narratives. Discusses ethical
ramifications of modern events while taking into account
relevant texts from such philosophers as Aristotle, Plato,
Descartes, and Kant. Kluge Prize. 2004.
RC 63149
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The Dead of Winter: How Battlefield Investigators, WWII
Veterans, and Forensic Scientists Solved the Mystery of the
Bulge's Lost Soldiers
RC 63155
by Bill Warnock
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Recounts efforts of a volunteer team to locate, identify,
and recover the remains of U.S. soldiers killed in the
Battle of the Bulge, Germany's last-ditch offensive against
Allied forces in Belgium in December 1944. Describes
excavations in the 1980s and 1990s and includes personal
accounts of servicemen. Violence. 2005.
RC 63155
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Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War
with Militant Islam
RC 63171
by Mark Bowden
read by Christopher Hurt
5 cassettes
Chronicles the November 1979January 1981 takeover of the
American embassy in Tehran, Iran, by student militants, who
held sixty-six people hostage. Highlights U.S. president
Jimmy Carter's struggle to negotiate a release and
discusses the failed rescue attempt. Describes Ayatollah
Khomeini, the captives, and their captors. Violence and
strong language. 2006.
RC 63171
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The Annals
RC 63172
by Tacitus
read by Robert Blumenfeld
5 cassettes
Roman politician's classic history of Rome from A.D. 14
when Tiberius became emperor to A.D. 68 when Nero committed
suicide. Describes corruption, scandals, wars, poisonings,
and murders that were part of imperial life. Translated,
with introduction and notes, by University of Virginia
professor A.J. Woodman. 2004.
RC 63172
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Millennium Park: Creating a Chicago Landmark
RC 63180
by Timothy J. Gilfoyle
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Chronicles the design, funding, and construction of
Chicago's Millennium Park, a twenty-four-acre public space
serving as a park, performance venue, outdoor art museum,
and cultural center that opened on July 16, 2004. Describes
political controversy surrounding the project and the
innovative architecture, sculpture, and landscaping of the
finished site. 2006.
RC 63180
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Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman, Volume
1
RC 63181
by Frank Argote-Freyre
read by Gabriella Cavallero
4 cassettes
Historian of Cuban descent uses primary sources to profile
the Cuban ruler who preceded Fidel Castro. Covers Batista's
roles as revolutionary and dictator during the republican
period from the 1930s to his 1940 presidential election.
Highlights Cuba's rocky relationship with the United States
and Batista's political maneuvering and social reforms.
2006.
RC 63181
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Step across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 19922002
RC 63193
by Salman Rushdie
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A decade of commentary from the India native and
controversial writer. Rushdie addresses issues ranging from
international politics and religious intolerance to his
association with the rock band U2 and his fascination with
The Wizard of Oz. He also includes essays on the September
11, 2001, attacks on America. 2002.
RC 63193
##
The Lives of Agnes Smedley
RC 63201
by Ruth Price
read by Anne Hancock
4 cassettes
Biography of political activist Agnes Smedley (18921950),
an emancipated American woman accused of being a Soviet
spy. Discusses Smedley's passionate idealism and her
participation in crucial world issues: India's
independence, birth control, women's rights, and China's
communist revolution. Covers both her personal and public
lives. 2005.
RC 63201
##
Secrets of the Soul: A Social and Cultural History of
Psychoanalysis
RC 63202
by Eli Zaretsky
read by Dan Bloom
4 cassettes
Professor describes the evolution of psychoanalysis from
Freud through the twentieth century. Considers major
practitioners including Wilhelm Reich, Karen Horney, and
Melanie Klein and their schools of thought. Asserts that
"psychoanalysis permanently transformed the ways in which
ordinary men and women throughout the world understand
themselves and one another." 2004.
RC 63202
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Pablo Neruda: A Passion for Life
RC 63250
by Adam Feinstein
read by Lewis Grenville
4 cassettes
British journalist pens a biography of Nobel Prize-winning
poet Pablo Neruda (19041973), author of Selected Poems (RC
53952). Chronicles Neruda's early life in his native Chile,
communist beliefs, and career as a diplomat and politician,
as well as his marriages and literary works. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 63250
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In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692
RC 63268
by Mary Beth Norton
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
Historian examines the link between the Essex County,
Massachusetts, witchcraft trials of 16911693 and the two-
decade-long First and Second Indian Wars that decimated
northern New England. Interprets the events through the
eyes of the colony's pre-Enlightenment Puritan residents
and focuses on the accusers, confessors, and judges. 2002.
RC 63268
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Lucrezia Borgia: Life, Love, and Death in Renaissance Italy
RC 63273
by Sarah Bradford
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Uses archives to analyze the career of the notorious
Italian noblewoman (14801519) who was accused of both
incest and murder during her lifetime. Portrays the
illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI as a devout but
ruthless woman of the Renaissance who used her position to
govern ably. Violence. 2004.
RC 63273
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Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans
RC 63277
by Louis Armstrong
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Autobiography of jazz legend Louis Armstrong (19001971)
chronicles his early years in New Orleans. Describes
Armstrong's home life and his foray into the music scene,
playing in bars with the biggest names in New Orleans until
his 1922 departure for Chicago. Includes 1986 introduction
by Dan Morgenstern. 1954.
RC 63277
##
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
RC 63287
by Lawrence Wright
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Traces Islamic fundamentalism from 1948 to the 2001 attack
on America. Highlights Al Qaeda leaders Osama bin Laden and
Ayman al-Zawahiri. Asserts a historical lack of concern
from intelligence agencies except for FBI agent John
O'Neill and Saudi prince Turki al-Faisal. Violence and
strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63287
##
Collected Poems, 19432004
RC 63295
by Richard Wilbur
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
A comprehensive collection of the award-winning poet's
works, spanning sixty years. Contains seventeen previously
published books of poetry, translations and prose works,
children's verse, and fifteen new poems never before
published. 2004.
RC 63295
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Jonathan Edwards: A Life
RC 63299
by George M. Marsden
read by Bill Wallace
5 cassettes
Biography of New England theologian and pastor Jonathan
Edwards (17031758), famed for his sermon "Sinners in the
Hands of an Angry God." Using previously unpublished
writings, Marsden examines the Calvinistic thinker's role
in colonial religious and social movements and the tension
between his exclusivist Christianity and American
pluralistic life. 2003.
RC 63299
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Naming Our Destiny: New and Selected Poems
RC 63312
by June Jordan
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Poetry collection from Jordan's three previous books
spanning 1958 to 1984, with new poems through 1989.
Expresses her impassioned response to injustice and
oppression in world politics as well as in her personal
sphere. Some violence and some strong language. 1989.
RC 63312
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The Voice at 3:00 A.M.: Selected Late and New Poems
RC 63320
by Charles Simic
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Award-winning American poet offers selections spanning two
decades of work from previously published collections, as
well as nineteen new pieces. "Crazy about Her Shrimp"
describes the pleasures of lovers cooking together in the
kitchen. Some strong language. 2003.
RC 63320
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Wuhu Diary: On Taking My Adopted Daughter Back to Her
Hometown in China
RC 63333
by Emily Prager
read by Victoria Gordon
2 cassettes
In 1999 an American single mother takes her adopted five-
year-old daughter on a two-month journey to the girl's
birthplace, Wuhu in southern China. Describes their
travels, impressions of people, and search for LuLu's
roots. Discusses developing a child's sense of identity in
a bicultural adoption. 2001.
RC 63333
##
Ava Gardner: "Love Is Nothing"
RC 63335
by Lee Server
read by Celeste Lawson
5 cassettes
The author of Robert Mitchum: "Baby I Don't Care" (RC
52144) pens a biography of North Carolinian Ava Gardner
(19221990). Highlights the actress's individuality despite
the stifling studio system; her marriages to Mickey Rooney,
Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra; and her lengthy film career.
Includes filmography. Strong language. 2006.
RC 63335
##
Beneath the Underdog: His World as Composed by Mingus
RC 63336
by Charles Mingus
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Jazz musician and composer Charles Mingus (19221979)
recounts his life, from his rough beginnings in Watts,
California, where he learned about jazz, women, and crime,
to his music career in New York. Describes his feelings,
his appetites, and his music. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1971.
RC 63336
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My Lives
RC 63338
by Edmund White
read by Bruce Nelson
3 cassettes
Autobiography of gay writer/biographer and Princeton
professor Edmund White (born 1940), author of Farewell
Symphony (RC 56518) and Genet (RC 38239). Details his
childhood, years spent in therapy, expatriate life, and
search for love. Discusses his friendshipsmale and female
and his professional life. Explicit descriptions of sex and
strong language. 2006.
RC 63338
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Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World
Today; or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door
RC 63339
by Lynne Truss
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The British author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves (RC 58442)
laments the prevalence of boorish behavior,
thoughtlessness, and selfishness in modern life. 2005.
RC 63339
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Man o' War: A Legend like Lightning
RC 63399
by Dorothy Ours
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Biography of legendary racehorse Man o' War (19171947).
The author profiles the thoroughbred's owners, jockeys, and
trainer and recounts the animal's illustrious career in
1919 and 1920. Highlights record-breaking contests, the
match race with rival Sir BartonAmerica's first Triple
Crown winnerand the controversy surrounding Man o' War's
lone defeat. 2006.
RC 63399
##
How to Live Well without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe
Easier, and Get More Mileage out of Life
RC 63420
by Chris Balish
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Award-winning journalist offers a guide to a car-free
lifestyle. Explains the financial, health, and ecological
benefits of not owning an automobile and provides practical
strategies for commuting, running errands, traveling,
dating, and socializing using mass transit, bicycles, and
ride-sharing. Includes testimonials from car-free consumers
across America. 2006.
RC 63420
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Path of Destruction: The Devastation of New Orleans and the
Coming Age of Superstorms
RC 63424
by John McQuaid and Mark Schleifstein
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Award-winning journalists examine ecological and human
elements in the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster. The
authors provide firsthand accounts of survivors and
rescuers while exposing what they believe were failures of
government officials and agencies to adequately prepare
for, and respond to, the catastrophe. Explores the
possibility of future events. 2006.
RC 63424
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At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient
Christian Orthodoxy
RC 63435
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Pastor's wife and author of Facing East (RC 62918)
describes the religious journey that led her to convert to
the Eastern Orthodox Churcha faith dating back to 1054
A.D. Relates the liturgy to her life experiences and
provides a user's guide to a first visit to an Orthodox
church. 1999.
RC 63435
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How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of
Globalization
RC 63439
by Franklin Foer
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Journalist's analysis of soccer and global interdependence
asserts that study of the game leads to an understanding of
international politics. Topics include hooliganism, ethnic
sectarianism, anti-Semitism, fan recruitment by Serbian
militants, and cultural movements in South America, Europe,
and the Middle East. Strong language. 2004.
RC 63439
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Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission
RC 63528
by Thomas H. Kean and Lee H. Hamilton
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Chairman Kean and vice-chairman Hamilton of the National
Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States,
which published The 9/11 Commission Report (RC 58238),
describe their investigation of the government's failure to
prevent the September 11, 2001, tragedy. They detail
obstacles they encountered and make recommendations for
reform. 2006.
RC 63528
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Stormy Weather: The Music and Lives of a Century of
Jazzwomen
RC 63576
by Linda Dahl
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Survey of women involved in the development of jazz in the
United States. Chronologically discusses vocalists, family
shows, instrumentalists, and all-female bands. Profiles ten
performing musicians, including Willene Barton, Helen
Humes, Helen Keane, and Mary Osborne, and provides in-
depth interviews done between 1979 and 1981. 1984.
RC 63576
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Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Help Others
RC 63582
by Kathy Diamond Davis
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Provides guidelines for selecting, socializing, and
training dogs to do therapy work as part of a group of dogs
and by themselves for people with special needs. Offers
practical instructions for owners on handling a dog as part
of a human-dog team. 2002.
RC 63582
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Mozart's Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music
RC 63587
by Jane Glover
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Conductor details composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life
and music in the context of the women surrounding him,
beginning with his childhood entourage of his mother,
sister, and cousin. Discusses divas who performed in
Mozart's operas, including the Weber sisters, who were his
wife's family. Analyzes his operatic works. 2005.
RC 63587
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Sailing with Noah: Stories from the World of Zoos
RC 63589
by Jeffrey P. Bonner
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Anthropologist and president of the Saint Louis Zoo
provides a personal behind-the-scenes examination of modern
zoological parks. Bonner discusses conservation and
education programs and politics and cooperation among zoos.
Stresses the need for zoos to take the lead in saving wild
animals and their habitats. 2006.
RC 63589
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Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer
RC 63591
by Maureen Ogle
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Traces the history of beer brewing and consumption from the
mid-1800s, when an influx of German immigrants energized
the industry. Profiles beer entrepreneurs Frederick Pabst,
Budweiser's Carl Conrad, and the Busch and Yuengling
families. Examines the impact of Prohibition, World Wars I
and II, and the rise of microbreweries. 2006.
RC 63591
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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with
Wings
RC 63592
by Mark Bittner
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Author recounts how his bohemian lifestyle led him to
discover a flock of feral tropical parrots living in San
Francisco's Telegraph Hill. Describes spending more than
six years caring for the parrots and catching the attention
of documentary filmmaker Judy Irving. 2004.
RC 63592
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Horse: How the Horse Has Shaped Civilizations
RC 63599
by J. Edward Chamberlin
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Professor explores the impact of horses on human history
and consciousness since ancient times. Traces their role in
the cultures of Egypt, the Middle East, China, Europe, and
the Americas and their effect on farming, transportation,
gaming, and warfare. Examines the human fascination with
horses and the equine spirit. 2006.
RC 63599
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Buried by the Times: The Holocaust and America's Most
Important Newspaper
RC 63601
by Laurel Leff
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Journalist criticizes the New York Times coverage of the
plight of European Jews from 1933 to 1945. Analyzes press
standards, office policies, and external pressures that
relegated Holocaust news to secondary status and examines
ways media underreporting affected American public opinion
and belated awareness of Nazi crimes. 2005.
RC 63601
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Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa, 1787
2005
RC 63626
by James Campbell
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Prize-winning historian recounts the travels of notable
African Americans in their ancestral homeland. Examines the
motives, aspirations, and discoveries of sojourners such as
Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and
others on quests that illuminate their ever-evolving, often
complex relationships to Africa and the United States.
2006.
RC 63626
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Left for Dead: A Second Life after Vietnam
RC 63653
by Jon Hovde and Maureen Anderson
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Memoir of a Vietnam veteran who lost an arm and a leg in
combat. Hovde discusses his physical and emotional recovery
and his return home to Minnesota, where he adjusted to
life, married his high-school sweetheart, Darlene, and
forged a successful business career. Some violence and some
strong language. 2005.
RC 63653
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The Confession
RC 63660
by James E. McGreevey
read by John Haag
3 cassettes
Former New Jersey governor's memoir about politics and his
secret life as a gay man. McGreevey describes his working-
class Irish Catholic upbringing, his rise in New Jersey's
political arena, the decades-long denial of his true self,
and his forced public confession in August 2004. 2006.
RC 63660
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First Lady of the Confederacy: Varina Davis's Civil War
RC 63661
by Joan E. Cashin
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Biography of Varina Howell Davis (18261906), the
unorthodox wife of Confederate president Jefferson Davis.
Highlights the societal restraints placed on nineteenth-
century women and the events that influenced the southern
belle who questioned the validity of her husband's cause.
Examines her marriage and family life and later career in
journalism. 2006.
RC 63661
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Through a Howling Wilderness: Benedict Arnold's March to
Quebec, 1775
RC 63664
by Thomas A. Desjardin
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
2 cassettes
Primary sources chronicle American colonel Benedict
Arnold's disastrous 1775 expedition through Maine to attack
the British at Quebec City. Recounts troops' endurance of
hunger, cold, sickness, hostile natives, and storms to
reach Canada. Concludes that, although unsuccessful, the
battle forced the English to divert troops to the north.
2006.
RC 63664
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High Tech Trash: Digital Devices, Hidden Toxins, and Human
Health
RC 63668
by Elizabeth Grossman
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Journalist examines environmental and health threats from
toxic substances used in the production of high-tech
electronic devices. Traces manufacturing from mines to
disposal sites and outlines the effects of exposure to
mishandled waste. Calls for increased legislation and
includes information on proper recycling of computers and
other electronics. 2006.
RC 63668
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Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams
RC 63671
by Catherine A. Corman and Edward M. Hallowell
read by John Haag
1 cassette
Profiles seventeen adults with attention deficit disorder
ADDwho use its special qualities to achieve success.
Includes biographies of political advisor James Carville,
professional athletes, a police officer, a Rhodes scholar,
a physician, entrepreneurs, and others. Written by authors
who have children with ADD. For junior and senior high
readers. 2006.
RC 63671
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The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
RC 63689
by Michael Lewis
read by Alexander Strain
2 cassettes
Sportswriter analyzes the National Football League's
obsession with left tackles, exposes the machinations
behind college athletic recruitment, and profiles African
American football prodigy Michael Oher. Describes the
homeless Memphis teen's adoption by a wealthy Evangelical
white family and his development into a star high-school
left tackle. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63689
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Elizabeth
RC 63718
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Bestselling author of a book on movie star Grace Kelly,
Once Upon a Time (RC 56443), presents an account of the
life of actress Elizabeth Taylor, born in 1932. Discusses
her childhood, eight marriages, numerous films, illnesses
and addictions, philanthropic work, and awards and honors.
2006.
RC 63718
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Little League, Big Dreams: The Hope, the Hype, and the
Glory of the Greatest World Series Ever Played
RC 63720
by Charles Euchner
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Traces the history of Little League baseball from its
conception in 1939. Highlights the 2005 World Series in
Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Argues that the sport is too
focused on adults, taking the fun out of the game for kids.
Offers suggestions for change. 2006.
RC 63720
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I-Can't-Chew Cookbook: Delicious Soft-Diet Recipes for
People with Chewing, Swallowing, and Dry-Mouth Disorders
RC 63725
by J. Randy Wilson
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Nutritionally balanced and simple-to-prepare recipes for
individuals whose choice of foods is limited by their
inability to chew. Includes ideas for beverages, soups,
entres, vegetables, and desserts that are easy to eat.
2003.
RC 63725
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Uncommon Carriers
RC 63727
by John McPhee
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
New Yorker staff writer recounts travels with people who
transport freight: riding coast-to-coast with an eighteen-
wheel truck driver, cruising the Illinois River with a
towboat pilot, and crossing the Midwest with a coal train
conductor. Discusses a French sea captain school, lobster
shipments, UPS delivery, and his companions' viewpoints.
2006.
RC 63727
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House Thinking: A Room-by-Room Look at How We Live
RC 63728
by Winifred Gallagher
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Exploresroom by roomthe influence of home design on our
moods, thinking, and actions. Examines historical American
homes, including Jefferson's Monticello, for cultural
behavior and technological progress. Discusses the modern
shift to the great-room concept, the role television and
computers play on the domestic scene, and the McMansion
effect. 2006.
RC 63728
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Olivier
RC 63730
by Terry Coleman
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
Authorized biography uses personal archives of actor Sir
Laurence Olivier (19071989) to chronicle Olivier's
personal life and professional career. Highlights his
rivalries within the National Theater of Great Britain, his
film roles, and his marriages to the actresses Vivien Leigh
and Joan Plowright. Strong language. 2005.
RC 63730
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Big Coal: The Dirty Secret behind America's Energy Future
RC 63733
by Jeff Goodell
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Journalist explores the economic, political, health, and
environmental ramifications of America's increasing
dependence on domestic coal supplies. Traces the mining
process and discusses industry politics fueled by the
alliance of coal mining companies, utilities, and lobbying
groups. Examines coal's role in climate change and industry
response to global warming. 2006.
RC 63733
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My Several Worlds: A Personal Record
RC 63734
by Pearl S. Buck
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes (Reissue)
American author Pearl Buck (18921973), who won the 1938
Nobel Prize for literature, recalls her youth spent in
China and relates how her experiences there influenced her
later life. Discusses misunderstandings between the two
cultures and the effects of political changes, from the
Boxer Rebellion to the nuclear age. 1954.
RC 63734
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The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave
the World Impressionism
RC 63739
by Ross King
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
The author of Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling (RC
55756) traces the rivalry of two French artists of opposing
schools during a time of social and political upheaval.
Describes events occurring between 1863 and 1874 as world-
renowned Ernest Meissonier and upstart Idouard Manet vied
for exhibition space and fame. 2006.
RC 63739
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Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage
RC 63740
by Heather Rogers
read by Kerry Dukin
2 cassettes
Journalist's expos on household waste. Traces the history
of sanitation efforts from the 1800s and details modern
rubbish removal processes including collection, storage,
incineration, and exportation. Discusses health and
environmental hazards, the politics and limitations of
recycling, and ways consumer habits and corporate
imperatives exacerbate the garbage problem. 2005.
RC 63740
##
The Secret
RC 63764
by Rhonda Byrne
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Author draws on literature, religion, and philosophy to
demonstrate the power of positive thinking and the laws of
attraction. Profiles twenty-four peopledoctors, authors,
ministers, teachers, and entrepreneurswho offer advice on
applying the "secret" to all aspects of life to overcome
challenges and find success and happiness. Bestseller.
2006.
RC 63764
##
Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach
Boys' Brian Wilson
RC 63773
by Peter Ames Carlin
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Using first-person interviews and unreleased recording-
session transcriptions, former People magazine writer
analyzes the life of Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson.
Describes the Wilson brothers' emotional abuse at the hands
of their father, Brian's descent into depression, and his
comeback with the 2004 album Smile. Some strong language.
2006.
RC 63773
##
The Best Ever Book of Good Clean Jokes
RC 63784
by Bob Phillips
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
An A-to-Z compendium from "absurd" to "zoo," of thousands
of wholesome jokes and one-liners for all ages. 1998.
RC 63784
##
Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater
RC 63785
by Sasha Cohen
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Olympic Silver Medal-winning figure skater from California
(born 1984) chronicles her career from the age of seven
through the 2006 winter games in Torino, Italy. Highlights
the hard work, injuries, and adversities she overcame to
achieve success in her field. For junior and senior high
readers. 2005.
RC 63785
##
White on Black
RC 63802
by Ruben Gallego
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Vignettes about a boyhood spent in Soviet orphanages,
hospitals, and nursing homes written by a Russian native
with cerebral palsy. Describes the emotional and physical
deprivations and deadly perils suffered in a childhood that
Gallego considers "cruel and terrible," but one over which
he ultimately triumphed. Some strong language. 2004.
RC 63802
##
The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage
RC 63806
by Laura Schlessinger
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
In a follow-up to The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
(RC 57705) radio talk-show host and psychologist discusses
the components of a happy marriage. Explains benefits of a
traditional union that includes commitment and sacrifice.
Uses examples from her radio program to illustrate her
ideas. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 63806
##
Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes, America's Biggest
Epidemic
RC 63807
by James S. Hirsch
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
Former New York Times reporter with type 1 diabetes
describes the social, economic, and scientific effects of
the disease. Traces the history of medical treatment, the
limitations of insulin therapy, and stem-cell research.
Discusses how the medical and insurance establishments can
impede the search for a cure. 2006.
RC 63807
##
The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher
Hogwood
RC 63822
by Sy Montgomery
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Naturalist and author of Search for the Golden Moon Bear
(RC 59135) writes of Christopher Hogwood, her seven-
hundred-fifty-pound pet pig. Reminisces about Chris's life
from sickly runt to celebrity hog, and his antics and good
nature that provided the author and her husband fourteen
years of entertainment and affection. 2006.
RC 63822
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See Jane Write: A Girl's Guide to Writing Chick Lit
RC 63836
by Sarah Mlynowski and Farrin Jacobs
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette
An author and an editor team up to explain how to write a
novelfrom idea to publication. Defines "chick lit."
Discusses elements of style, selecting a point of view,
creating likeable characters, and the basics of plotting,
pacing, and conflict. Includes practical advice from
published writers. 2006.
RC 63836
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Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of
Christianity
RC 63840
by Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Interpretation of the Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos
(RC 62687), discovered in Egypt in the 1970s and published
by the National Geographic Society in 2006. Authors examine
the text's explanation of the actions of Jesus's followers
and Judas's betrayal. 2007.
RC 63840
##
Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk
Kidd
RC 63842
by Sue Monk Kidd
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Inspirational stories and essays by the author of The
Secret Life of Bees (RC 55533) that first appeared in
Guideposts and other magazines. Includes pieces on her
childhood, marriage, and children and about everyday
events. Shares examples of compassion, letting go, and
being reborn to love. 2006.
RC 63842
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Fragile Innocence: A Father's Memoir of His Daughter's
Courageous Journey
RC 63843
by James Reston Jr.
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Historian recounts his two-decade quest to understand his
daughter Hillary's chronic developmental and medical
problems stemming from a severe childhood fever. Describes
the family's efforts to treat Hillary's condition and
addresses the ethical issues surrounding stem cell
research, animal organ transplantation, and human cloning.
2006.
RC 63843
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The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History
RC 63844
by Jonathan Franzen
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Author of National Book Award winner The Corrections (RC
53073) reminisces about his conventional Midwestern
childhood and New York adulthood. Discusses his
participation in a Christian youth fellowship in the 1970s,
bird-watching, and learning German. Provides revelations
about his fiction's real-life basis. Some strong language.
2006.
RC 63844
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Discovering Careers for Your Future: Publishing
RC 63845
by Facts on File read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Highlights various careers in the publishing industry, such
as editor, press worker, columnist, literary agent, writer,
and webmaster. Includes job descriptions, educational
requirements, earnings, outlook, and more. For junior and
senior high readers. 2005.
RC 63845
##
The Pursuit of Happyness
RC 63857
by Chris Gardner
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
African American philanthropist recalls his life, from a
harsh Milwaukee upbringing to a successful career as a
stockbroker. Discusses his homelessness as a single father
in San Francisco and stresses the discipline, self-
motivation, and community help that saved him. Strong
language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63857
##
Seeing Lessons: Fourteen Life Secrets I've Learned along
the Way
RC 63861
by Tom Sullivan
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Motivational speaker and author of If You Could See What I
Hear (RC 35991) offers advice on living with purpose,
passion, and fulfillment. Sullivan, blind since birth,
interweaves personal experiences with reflections on
lessons learned, including turning disadvantages into
advantages, facing fears, and creating a life plan. 2003.
RC 63861
##
Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an
Autistic Savant; a Memoir
RC 63862
by Daniel Tammet
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Autobiography of Daniel Tammet, a twenty-six-year-old
British autistic savant with Asperger's syndrome and
synesthesia, who can perform rapid memorization and
mathematical calculations and learn an unfamiliar language
in days. Describes his impoverished childhood with eight
siblings, mainstream education, and adult life as a gay
Christian. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63862
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Grayson
RC 63873
by Lynne Cox
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Author recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a
baby gray whale followed her during a long-distance
training swim along the California coast. Describes
communicating with the calf she called Grayson and battling
fatigue, fifty-five-degree water, and dehydration to
protect him until he was reunited with his mother.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63873
##
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle
East
RC 63875
by Sandy Tolan
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Traces the dialog between Palestinian Bashir and Dalia, the
daughter of Bulgarian Jewish refugees who have occupied
Bashir's parents' home in Ramla, Israel, since 1948.
Details their families' histories and the younger
generation's 1967 encounter. Ponders the future of the
region, symbolized by the lemon tree Bashir's father
planted. Violence. 2006.
RC 63875
##
GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation
RC 63877
by Deborah Dash Moore
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Using oral histories of fifteen World War II veterans,
including her father, history professor Moore explores the
war's effect on Jewish soldiers. Highlights their struggles
with anti-Semitism, racism, and combat and describes the
impact of the Holocaust. Analyzes postwar changes to
civilian life. Violence and some strong language. 2004.
RC 63877
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Conversation: A History of a Declining Art
RC 63879
by Stephen Miller
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Chronicles the culture of discourse in Western civilization
from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Explores
perspectives of writers and philosophers including Plato,
Jonathan Swift, and Virginia Woolf. Credits religion and
commerce with initially fostering discourse and blames
technology for the decline of conversation in America. Some
strong language. 2006.
RC 63879
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What Are You? Voices of Mixed-Race Young People
RC 63883
edited by Pearl Fuyo Gaskins
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Biracial journalist uses interviews with dozens of mixed-
race teens and young adults to reveal issues about race
that confront Americans. Through poetry, essays, and life
stories, the subjects discuss identity struggles, dating,
family life, and prejudice that comes from every racial
group. For senior high readers. 1999.
RC 63883
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Santera: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in
America
RC 63887
by Miguel A. De La Torre
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Professor of religion introduces the history, legends,
rituals, and oracles of the Afro-Cuban religion in which he
was raised. Explains the popularity and influence of
Santera, which originated in the 1500s when Spanish slave
traders brought the West African Yoruba people to the
Catholic colony of Cuba. 2004.
RC 63887
##
One Nation, Uninsured: Why the U.S. Has No National Health
Insurance
RC 63896
by Jill Quadagno
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Sociologist traces the history of health-care reform from
the early 1900s to the Clinton era. Discusses opposition
efforts led by physicians, insurance companies, and other
stakeholders to keep the system private. Contends universal
coverage will be achieved only when viewed as "a social
right, not a consumer product." 2005.
RC 63896
##
The Seventy Great Journeys in History
RC 63898
edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Chronological survey of epic adventures, from Homo sapiens'
migration out of ancient Africa through twentieth-century
space travel, that have changed world history. Profiles the
motivations and character of travelers such as Alexander
the Great, Genghis Khan, Ferdinand Magellan, James Cook,
Charles Darwin, and Amelia Earhart. 2006.
RC 63898
##
The Best American Essays 2006
RC 63906
edited by Lauren Slater
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Twenty wide-ranging essays described by the editor as
"powerful, plainspoken meditations on birthing, dying, and
all the business in between." Joseph Epstein discusses
celebrity culture. Adam Gopnik reflects on a pet fish's
demise. Also includes works by Sam Pickering, Oliver Sacks,
Scott Turow, and Marjorie Williams. Some strong language.
2006.
RC 63906
##
The Best American Sports Writing 2006
RC 63907
edited by Michael Lewis
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Twenty-seven articles from U.S. and Canadian periodicals.
Includes J.R. Moehringer's "The Unnatural Natural," a
profile of gifted softball player and hobo John Meeden
(a.k.a. Homeless John); Charlie Schroeder's "A (Fishing)
Hole in One"; and works by Pamela Colloff, Pat Jordan, Jeff
Pearlman, Linda Robertson, and others. Some strong
language. 2006.
RC 63907
##
Dogs on the Couch: Behavior Therapy for Training and Caring
for Your Dog
RC 63908
by Larry Lachman and Frank Mickadeit
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Animal behaviorist Lachman applies techniques of family-
systems therapyfocusing on the entire family unitto
canine obedience training for humane control of nuisance
barking, destructiveness, separation anxiety, aggression,
and other habits. Provides step-by-step instructions and
advice for choosing a compatible breed, adopting from
shelters, and coping with a pet's death. 1999.
RC 63908
##
The Toughest Show on Earth: My Rise and Reign at the
Metropolitan Opera
RC 63913
by Joseph Volpe
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Former general manager of New York City's Metropolitan
Opera describes his rise from carpenter to head of the
largest opera organization in the world. Discusses the
company's history, behind-the-scenes operations, the
business of culture, backstage dramas, and star performers.
Highlights Volpe's firing of diva Kathleen Battle and other
controversies. 2006.
RC 63913
##
La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind
RC 63920
by Beppe Severgnini
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
The author of Ciao, America! (RC 54442) describes his
travels through Italy examining the local customs.
Severgnini, a newspaper columnist, writes conversationally
about airports, restaurants, trains, television, office
politics, and the peculiarities of his fellow countrymen.
2006.
RC 63920
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Secret Daughter: A Mixed-Race Daughter and the Mother Who
Gave Her Away
RC 63921
by June Cross
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Television producer narrates her life as the illegitimate
daughter of an African American vaudevillian and a white
mother. Describes being left at age four in the care of a
black couple. Discusses her struggles with racial identity
during the era of the civil rights movement. Some strong
language. 2006.
RC 63921
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Understanding Herpes
RC 63929
by Lawrence R. Stanberry
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Physician offers an overview and history of the common
herpes simplex virus family that includes chicken pox,
shingles, mononucleosis, roseola, Epstein-Barr, and
Kaposi's sarcoma. Concentrates on prevention,
identification, treatment, and psychological impact of
genital herpes. 2006.
RC 63929
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If the Creek Don't Rise: My Life out West with the Last
Black Widow of the Civil War
RC 63935
by Rita Williams
read by Kerry Dukin
2 cassettes
Memoir of growing up in 1950s Colorado with an aunt who
left the South after marrying an elderly Civil War veteran.
Recalls Aunt Daisy's primitive living conditions and her
reminiscences about ancestors who were slaves,
sharecroppers, and ranchers. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 63935
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Falun Gong: The End of Days
RC 63942
by Maria Hsia Chang
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
American professor discusses the origins, history, and
politics of the Chinese spiritual movement Falun Gong.
Chang describes the sect's belief in reincarnation, UFOs,
and the end of the world and explains the Chinese
government's campaign against the movement, which it calls
a doomsday cult. 2004.
RC 63942
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Black Maestro: The Epic Life of an American Legend
RC 63943
by Joe Drape
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Sportswriter relates the professional and personal life of
African American jockey Jimmy Winkfield (18821974), who
won two consecutive Kentucky Derbys in 1901 and 1902 before
Jim Crow laws forced him to relocate to Russia. Highlights
his continuing success in France before the Nazis routed
him home. Strong language. 2006.
RC 63943
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Fade: My Journeys in Multiracial America
RC 63946
by Elliott Lewis
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Biracial freelance broadcaster, formerly with CNN, explores
the concept of race in America. Interviews other
multiracial individuals to study the evolving perceptions
of race. Examines the effects of generational differences
and life experiences on racial identity. Strong language.
2006.
RC 63946
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The Really, Truly, Honest-to-Goodness One-Pot Cookbook
RC 64010
by Jesse Ziff Cool
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Restaurant owner offers ways to cook an entire meal in one
pot, without sacrificing the quality or integrity of the
ingredients. Covers various cooking methods, including
steaming, stewing, and braising, and offers tips on
selecting utensils and ingredients. Recipes are arranged by
types of meat. Includes vegetarian dishes. 2006.
RC 64010
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Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two MenOne Message
RC 64018
by Donald J. Trump and Robert T. Kiyosaki
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Real estate magnate Trump and financial guru Kiyosaki of
Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RC 50090) fame present their philosophy
of obtaining wealth. The successful entrepreneurs encourage
financial education and explain why some people get rich
and others don't. Authors highlight their own way of
looking at investment opportunities. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 64018
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Insight: Case Files from the Psychic World
RC 64019
by Sylvia Browne
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Browne, a psychic, commemorates fifty years of readings by
discussing the world history of psychics and her own family
legacy. Presents numerous cases from her clients, who
attest to her accuracy and assistance in sorting out their
lives, whether about love, the deceased, or crimes.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 64019
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In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
RC 64021
by Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Account of ABC World News Tonight coanchor Bob Woodruff
being seriously wounded by a roadside bomb while he was
reporting from Iraq in January 2006. Woodruff and his wife,
Lee, describe his traumatic brain injury, his
rehabilitation, and the incident's effect on their four
children. Some violence. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 64021
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Solving Crimes with Physics
RC 64138
by William Hunter
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Discusses procedures used to examine crime-scene evidence
and investigate ways to connect an individual to a crime.
Explains the technological advances that enable scientists
to use physical evidence and the principles of gravity,
motion, and energy to analyze a violent incident. For
junior and senior high readers. 2006.
RC 64138
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt
Commitment to Your Mate
RC 64174
by Gary Chapman
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Marriage counselor offers advice on affirming love to one's
partner. Chapman defines five different love languages
quality time, words of affirmation, receiving gifts, acts
of service, and physical touchthat are based on
psychological disposition. Suggests ways individuals can
decipher their spouse's emotional preferences, providing
examples from his own practice. Bestseller. 2004.
RC 64174
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Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American
Superpower
RC 64218
by Zbigniew Brzezinski
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
National security adviser to U.S. president Jimmy Carter
appraises American foreign policy during the
administrations of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and
George W. Bush. Criticizes the squandering of U.S.
prestige, lack of vision and strategy, and provocation of
envy, resentment, and antagonism in a politically awakening
world. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 64218
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Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush
RC 64984
by Robert Draper
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Author uses interviews with George W. Bush, his
confidantes, and key players in his administration to
chronicle Bush's presidency from the 1999 campaign days
through mid-2007. Scrutinizes Bush's handling of the
September 11, 2001, attacks; his 2004 reelection bid;
hurricane Katrina; Social Security issues; and the Iraq
War. 2007.
RC 64984
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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 Fiction
Death of a Doxy: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
RC 62575
by Rex Stout
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette (Reissue)
Orrie Cather, occasional legman for Manhattan detective
Nero Wolfe, is suspected of killing Isabel Kerr, a showgirl
Orrie had been seeing. Nero reluctantly takes the case and
with his assistant Archie Goodwin tracks the killer and
uncovers a blackmail plot. Includes 1995 introduction by
Sandra West Prowell. 1966.
RC 62575
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Suttree
RC 62713
by Cormac McCarthy
read by Michael Kramer
4 cassettes
Early 1950s. After serving jail time, young Suttree defies
his family's conventional lifestyle and moves into a
ramshackle houseboat on the Tennessee River. Drifting
through the seamy side of Knoxville, he encounters whores,
thieves, and derelicts but remains emotionally detached.
Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1979.
RC 62713
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Jaws
RC 62714
by Peter Benchley
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A great white shark terrorizes the resort town of Amity,
Long Island. Police chief Martin Brody and oceanographer
Matt Hooper hunt the killer fish while Brody's wife lures
Hooper for herself. Basis for the 1970s film. Includes 2005
introduction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions
of sex, and some violence. 1974.
RC 62714
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Raina's Story: Angels in Pink, Book 2
RC 62765
by Lurlene McDaniel
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Raina, Kathleen, and Holly continue to volunteer at the
hospital during the school year. Raina discovers that she's
a perfect bone marrow match for a leukemia patient in
Virginia. She also finds out that the sick woman is a
sister she didn't know she had. For senior high readers.
2005.
RC 62765
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The Love of a Lawman: Callister, Idaho, Book 3
RC 62775
by Anna Jeffrey
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
After eighteen years, Isabelle returns to her hometown with
ten-year-old daughter Ava, vowing to raise horses and avoid
cowboys. When she finds it necessary to call the sheriff,
they realize they share more than just a love of horses.
Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2005.
RC 62775
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Dairy Queen
RC 62782
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Red Bend, Wisconsin. Fifteen-year-old D.J. Schwenk
describes her decision to try out for her high school
football team. Over the summer she works the family dairy
farm, trains Brian Nelsonthe rival team's quarterbackand
discovers boys and the importance of talking. Some strong
language. For senior high readers. 2006.
RC 62782
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Gate of the Sun: Bab al-Shams
RC 62856
by Elias Khoury
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Lebanon, 1948. In the Shatila refugee camp, Dr. Khalil
recites stories to a Palestinian freedom fighter to revive
him from a coma. The tales reflect ordinary lives torn
apart by war, the odyssey of those in exile, and the
ordeals of Palestinians remaining in the villages of
Galilee. Violence. 1998.
RC 62856
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Here Be Dragons
RC 62909
by Sharon Kay Penman
read by George Holmes
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Thirteenth century. John, king of England, marries his
beloved daughter Joanna to his enemy Llewelyn, prince of
Wales, securing an uneasy truce. As the intrigue between
Llewelyn and John surges, Joanna must choose between
passionate love for her husband and daughterly affection.
Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1985.
RC 62909
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D.C. Noir
RC 62948
edited by George Pelecanos
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes
Sixteen short mysteries set in distinct neighborhoods of
Washington, D.C. In the editor's piece "The Confidential
Informant" a son tries to impress his father by selling
information to the police. "The Dupe" by Jim Fusilli
highlights the duplicity of politicians. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 62948
##
The War God's Own: Bahzell Trilogy, Book 2
RC 63011
by David Weber
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Bahzell Bahnakson, a horse stealer of the rage-prone
Hradani people, is the unlikely new champion of the war god
Tomanak. Bahzell must prove himself to the human knights of
the Order of Tomanak to unite the Empire against the Dark
Gods. Sequel to Oath of Swords (RC 62879). Violence. 1998.
RC 63011
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The Penelopiad
RC 63014
by Margaret Atwood
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
Penelope is in Hades recalling the events of her life in
this contemporary retelling of the ancient Greek tale of
the faithful wife of Odysseus and her twelve hanged maids.
2005.
RC 63014
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No Man's Dog: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery
RC 63063
by Jon A. Jackson
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Detroit cop Fang Mulheisen retires after a terrorist attack
on a courthouse injures his mother. Mulheisen's hunt for
the attackers leads him to join forces with criminal Joe
Service, former Mafia princess Helen Sedlacek, and FBI
operative Vern Tucker. Together they encounter a right-wing
militia. Violence and strong language. 2004.
RC 63063
##
Exile's Return: Conclave of Shadows, Book 3
RC 63086
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Kaspar, former Duke of Olasko, struggles in exile among
traders and mercenaries. When he inadvertently discovers an
otherworldly artifact that could unleash the dire peril
threatening Midkemia, he undertakes a strange odyssey to
the other side of the worldand home. Sequel to King of
Foxes (RC 59570). Some violence. 2005.
RC 63086
##
The Once and Future King
RC 63195
by T.H. White
read by Erik Sandvold
5 cassettes
Four novels retelling the Arthurian legend from Arthur's
birth through the end of his reign: The Sword in the Stone,
The Queen of Air and Darkness, The Ill-Made Knight, and The
Candle in the Wind. 1958.
RC 63195
##
Pirate Trade: A Doc Adams Mystery
RC 63211
by Rick Boyer
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Doc Adams buys his wife, Mary, a lightship purse with a
scrimshaw medallion. Believing the ivory is ill-gotten,
Mary contacts authorities who recruit her as an undercover
agent. While Mary is preoccupied with her assignment, Doc
becomes a suspect in an ivory dealer's murder. Some
violence and some strong language. 1995.
RC 63211
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Any Human Heart
RC 63240
by William Boyd
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
Fictional diary of Uruguayan-born writer begins in 1923
with his move to England as a teenager and ends shortly
before his death at eighty-five. Spanning the twentieth
century, Logan Mountstuart's life includes stints as a
correspondent, novelist, British intelligence agent, and
New York art dealer. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2002.
RC 63240
##
The King of Kings County
RC 63243
by Whitney Terrell
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
Kansas City, 1960s. Young Jack Acheson endures his
developer father's underhanded attempts to build a suburban
empire. Jack falls for a rival's granddaughter, but a fatal
accident intervenes. Years later Jack learns the truth
about his father's dealings. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 2005.
RC 63243
##
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter: A Novel of Duplicity
RC 63246
by Robert Littell
read by Peter Ganim
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A.J. Lewinter, an eccentric American scientist specializing
in missiles, defects to the Soviet Union while on a trip to
Japan. His KGB handler, Yefgeny Pogodin, and his U.S.
counterpart, Leo Diamond, tiptoe through political
minefields while trying to decipher each other's reactions.
Strong language. 1973.
RC 63246
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Fanny: A Fiction
RC 63280
by Edmund White
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
Early nineteenth century. Mrs. Frances Trollope, frequent
traveling companion of radical feminist Fanny Wright,
relates how the two complicated women, embracing different
social values, experience the dramas of France, England,
Scotland, and America in the company of men including
Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette. 2003.
RC 63280
##
Love and Honor
RC 63282
by Randall Wallace
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Russia, 1774. Virginia patriot Kieran Selkirk, at the
request of Benjamin Franklin, infiltrates the Russian court
to head off support for Britain's response to the American
rebellion. Braving rugged terrain, secret assassins,
starving wolves, marauding Cossacks, and romantic drama,
Selkirk pursues an audience with Catherine the Great. 2004.
RC 63282
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The Dead School
RC 63283
by Patrick McCabe
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Irish tradition clashes with modernity in this story of two
schoolteachers. Traditional headmaster and Irish
nationalist Raphael Bell oversees the younger Malachy
Dudgeon, who is more into drugs and popular culture. Their
power struggle ends in madness and mutual destruction. Some
strong language. 1995.
RC 63283
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The Wooden Sea
RC 63284
by Jonathan Carroll
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
For small-town police chief Frannie McCabe, the death of
his recently adopted three-legged dog is a dubious omen.
Frannie's surreal adventures include a visit from his
teenage self, time travel, and extraterrestrials, who
inform him that he has just one week to understand his role
in the cosmic puzzle. Strong language. 2001.
RC 63284
##
The Charioteer
RC 63318
by Mary Renault
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Laurie Odell, a wounded survivor of Britain's defeat at
Dunkirk during World War II, attempts to reconcile his
homosexuality with his standards of moral conduct. Laurie
eventually finds he must choose between an idealistic young
hospital attendant and a sophisticated navy officer alert
to the complications of their situation. Some strong
language. 1959.
RC 63318
##
Morningside Heights
RC 63334
by Cheryl Mendelson
read by Nicola Daval
3 cassettes
New York's Morningside Heights, home of modest
intellectuals, is a middle-class neighborhood threatened by
gentrification. Longtime residents Charles and Anne
Braithwaite and their children may be forced to leave. They
contemplate moving to an affordable but lifeless suburb
until some shady business deals come to light. Includes a
reader's guide. 2005.
RC 63334
##
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman: Twenty-four Stories
RC 63388
by Haruki Murakami
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Short stories translated from Japanese. In the title piece,
a twenty-five-year-old man's trip to a hospital with his
hearing-impaired teenage cousin reminds him of the time he
visited a girl who invented a story about a blind willow
tree and a sleeping woman. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63388
##
Infamous
RC 63412
by Virginia Henley
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Lady Marjory de Warenne, companion of Princess Joanna
Plantagenet, falls in love with Guy de Beauchamp, the
infamous earl of Warwick. Though Marjory's guardians
arrange her wedding to another, her passion for Guy
persists through time, marriages, betrayal, and war. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2006.
RC 63412
##
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome, Book 1
RC 63427
by Robert Harris
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Rome, 79 B.C. The elderly Tiro, once secretary and slave to
the statesman Cicero, records his late master's early years
as an upstart lawyer with humble beginnings. Traces
Cicero's start in Roman politics with his case against
Sicily's corrupt governor, Gaius Verres, and Cicero's
election to consul years later. 2006.
RC 63427
##
Ruled Britannia
RC 63437
by Harry Turtledove
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
England, 1590s. In this alternate history Queen Isabella of
Spain rules England. An associate of deposed Queen
Elizabeth recruits William Shakespeare to write a play that
will incite a rebelliona task that could bring Will fame
as either a hero or a traitor. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. 2002.
RC 63437
##
Definitely Dead: A Southern Vampire Novel
RC 63483
by Charlaine Harris
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse of Bon Temps,
Louisiana, heads to New Orleans where the vampire queen of
Louisiana has ordered her to clean out the apartment of
Sookie's deceased cousin Hadley. Sookie soon finds herself
neck-deep in trouble. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong
language, and some violence. 2006.
RC 63483
##
Twisted Bars: A Western Trio
RC 63484
by Max Brand
read by Derald Breneman
2 cassettes
Three short westerns"The Duster," "Twisted Bars," and
"Duster's Return"first published in 1929. The trio relates
the story of outlaw John Penny Thurlow (a.k.a. "The
Duster"), who settles in the small town of Christmas to
honor the dying wish of his former partnerbut the local
minister refuses to cooperate. 2005.
RC 63484
##
Romantically Challenged
RC 63486
by Beth Orsoff
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Thirty-two-year-old L.A. entertainment lawyer Julie Burns,
nagged by her Jewish mother and cajoled by her friends,
dedicates herself to finding a mate. She meets a variety of
men through client parties, blind dates, dating services,
and the Internet, but she can't seem to find Mr. Right.
Strong language. 2006.
RC 63486
##
Journey into Darkness: The Unauthorized History of Kane
RC 63487
by Michael Chiappetta
read by Walter Dixon
2 cassettes
After surviving a suspicious fire that kills his family,
Glen Callaway endures several abusive foster homes until
joining Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment. As
"Kane," Glen seeks revenge in the ring and learns the
shocking identity of the adversary known as Undertaker.
Some violence and some strong language. 2005.
RC 63487
##
Lady Luck's Map of Vegas
RC 63489
by Barbara Samuel
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
India drives her mother, Eldora, from Colorado to Las Vegas
to relive her youth after India's father dies. They also
search for India's schizophrenic twin sister. Eldora
burdens India with her sordid past, while India's pregnancy
forces her to make decisions. Some descriptions of sex.
Rita Award. 2005.
RC 63489
##
Good Peoples
RC 63490
by Marcus Major
read by John Haag
2 cassettes
Bachelor Myles Moore has had difficulty finding a
girlfriend who meets his high standards. His luck seems to
change when he bumps into Marisa Marrero, who has just
moved to Philadelphia. But Myles's free-flowing emotions
soon send Marisa running. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2000.
RC 63490
##
Wait for Me
RC 63543
by An Na
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Pressured by her nagging mother to get into Harvard, Mina,
a young Korean American, steals money from the family dry-
cleaning business to escape after high school. Mina falls
in love with their Mexican employee, Ysrael, but stays home
to protect her deaf little sister. For senior high readers.
2006.
RC 63543
##
Peony
RC 63547
by Pearl S. Buck
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Nineteenth-century China. Peony, a bondmaidmore than a
servant, less than a daughterin a wealthy Jewish
household, is in love with David, the master's son. Because
tradition forbids her love, Peony sublimates her passion
and helps David choose a bride. Rather than marry someone
else, Peony accepts a devotional role. 1948.
RC 63547
##
Baby Brother's Blues
RC 63550
by Pearl Cleage
read by Victoria Gordon
2 cassettes
Blue Hamilton, from Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do (RC
63215), makes sure his Atlanta neighborhood is kept safe.
Army deserter Wesley "Baby Brother" Jamerson arrives from
Iraq and begins operating with a corrupt cop, forcing
Hamilton's hand. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 63550
##
Waterloo: A Sharpe Novel
RC 63567
by Bernard Cornwell
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
1815. Napoleon's French army advances toward Brussels where
allied British forces and local aristocrats prepare for a
grand ball. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Sharpe attempts to
mobilize Wellington's troops as both sides prepare to meet
at Waterloo in a pivotal battle to decide Europe's fate.
Violence and some strong language. 1987.
RC 63567
##
Robert Ludlum's The Lazarus Vendetta: A Covert-One Novel
RC 63607
by Patrick Larkin
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
An attack on a New Mexico laboratory during an
antitechnology demonstration kills thousands of followers
of the Lazarus Movement, a radical political and
environmental group. The FBI and CIA blame the activists,
but Covert-One agent Jon Smith investigates to uncover the
truth. Some violence and some strong language. 2004.
RC 63607
##
Scandal in Fair Haven: A Henrie O Mystery
RC 63637
by Carolyn G. Hart
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Widowed sleuth Henrietta O'Dwyer Collins, Henrie O, is
vacationing in Fair Haven, Tennessee, when police accuse
her friend's nephew, Craig Matthews, of killing his
socialite wife. In Craig's defense, Henrie O uncovers links
to local scandal, a student's recent suicide, and another
murder. Some strong language. 1994.
RC 63637
##
The Last Witchfinder
RC 63639
by James Morrow
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
England, 1688. After Jennet Stearne's witch-hunting father
condemns her beloved aunt to burn at the stake, Jennet
resolves to abolish the 1604 Parliamentary Witchcraft Act.
Exiled to the colonies, Jennet lives with Algonquins, woos
Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia, and arranges her own
trial to scientifically disprove witchcraft. Violence.
2006.
RC 63639
##
Variable Star
RC 63640
by Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Earth, 2286. Struggling would-be composer Joel Johnston
discovers that his fiance, Jinny Hamilton, is really Jinny
Conrad, heiress to the Conrad industrial empire. Instead of
joining one of the universe's richest dynasties, Joel hops
a starship for far-off adventures filled with romantic
intrigue and unexpected calamities. Some strong language.
2006.
RC 63640
##
The Mission Song
RC 63644
by John Le Carr
read by David Oyelowo
2 cassettes
Irish Congolese Bruno "Salvo" Salvador works in London
translating Swahili and tribal languages of the Congo for
various clients including British Intelligence. At a secret
peace conference between Central African warlords he
uncovers a corporate conspiracy and tries to thwart a coup.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63644
##
Dance of the Gods: Circle Trilogy, Book 2
RC 63650
by Nora Roberts
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Goddess Morrigan and her assorted alliesHoyt, Cian,
Glenna, Moira, Larkin, and Blairtrain in Ireland to battle
the vampire Lilith. While Larkin and Blair fall in love,
Lilith develops a surprise plan. Sequel to Morrigan's Cross
(RC 63473). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63650
##
Rise and Shine
RC 63651
by Anna Quindlen
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
New York City. Television talk-show host Meghan Fitzmaurice
endures the disintegration of her family and career after
accidentally airing offensive comments about a guest
through a live microphone. Meghan retreats into isolation,
leaving her social-worker sister, Bridget, to help her
rebuild her life. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63651
##
Valley of Silence: Circle Trilogy, Book 3
RC 63652
by Nora Roberts
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Moira prepares to assume the throne of Geall and rally her
people against the vampire Lilith. As the final battle
approaches Moira grows closer to one of her allies in the
circle of sixCian. Sequel to Dance of the Gods (RC 63650).
Explicit descriptions of sex and violence. Bestseller.
2006.
RC 63652
##
The Vision
RC 63655
by Heather Graham
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
2 cassettes
South Florida. Seeking an underwater shipwreck rumored to
contain pirate treasure, Genevieve Wallace sees a ghostly
vision of a murdered woman. When another body surfaces, Gen
tries to convince fellow diver Thor Thompson there's a
killer on the loose. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 2006.
RC 63655
##
Lover's Knot: Shenandoah Album, Book 3
RC 63657
by Emilie Richards
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
After a near-fatal carjacking, reporter Kendra Taylor
retreats to her husband Isaac's ancestral cabin in
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to heal and contemplate her
troubled marriage. There she finds an heirloom quilt that
reveals the family's history and helps the couple mend.
Some descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 63657
##
Spirit Gate: Crossroads, Book 1
RC 63658
by Kate Elliott
read by Ray Childs
6 cassettes
Abandoned by the god-like Guardians, the inhabitants of the
Hundred succumb to chaos. Qin commander Anji, his new wife
Mai, and his troops cross paths with Joss, an eagle-riding
reeve who confronts the gathering shadows to save his land.
Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 63658
##
Under the Mistletoe
RC 63665
by Mary Balogh
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Regency England, early 1800s. Five holiday stories whose
lonely characters unexpectedly find love and joy. In "A
Family Christmas" the return of commoner Edwin Chambers to
his young wife transforms her noble family's austere
gathering into a joyous celebration and mends the rift in
the couple's arranged marriage. 2003.
RC 63665
##
Baltimore Noir
RC 63674
edited by Laura Lippman
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Sixteen short mysteries set in Baltimore, Maryland. In
"Easy as A-B-C" by the editor a contractor takes revenge on
his female client. Rob Hiaasen's "Over My Dead Body" takes
place in gentrified Fell's Point. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006.
RC 63674
##
6 Rainier Drive: Cedar Cove, Book 6
RC 63684
by Debbie Macomber
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Cedar Cove, Washington. After the fire in 50 Harbor Street
(RC 61163), Seth and Justine Gunderson disagree on how to
rebuild their restaurant. As the townspeople search for the
arsonist, several navy families face relocation, and some
romances fizzle as others ignite. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63684
##
Next
RC 63691
by Michael Crichton
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Cancer survivor Frank Burnet and his daughter and grandson
are targets of an unscrupulous drug company that wants to
profit from their unique disease-fighting genes. Meanwhile
other genetic-engineering experiments involving a
boy/chimpanzee hybrid and a talking parrot have gone awry.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller.
2006.
RC 63691
##
The Emperor's Children
RC 63693
by Claire Messud
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
March to November 2001. College friends Marina, Danielle,
and Julius, residents of New York City since the 1990s, are
still striving for success. When misfit cousin Bootie comes
to work for Marina's self-important father, their social
circle is destabilized. Strong language, some descriptions
of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63693
##
Ins of My Soul
RC 63696
by Isabel Allende
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
1580. Doa Ins Surez chronicles for her daughter the life
that made her one of Chile's heroines. She recounts her
early years and marriage in Spain, arrival in Peru, and
long affair with conquistador Pedro Valdivia, with whom she
conquered Chile and founded Santiago. Some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63696
##
The Harmony Silk Factory
RC 63719
by Tash Aw
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Chinese businessman Johnny Lim's rise to power in WWII
Malaya unfolds from the perspectives of son Jasper, who
labels Johnny a traitor; of Johnny's unfulfilled wife Snow;
and of his English friend Peter, who secretly loved Snow.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. Whitbread Award. 2005.
RC 63719
##
The John Varley Reader: Thirty Years of Short Fiction
RC 63724
by John Varley
read by Jack Fox
5 cassettes
Eighteen science fiction stories including two Hugo and
Nebula Award winners: "The Persistence of Vision" and
"Press Enter." In Varley's first published work, "Picnic on
Nearside," moon-dwellers Fox and his buddy travel far from
home and encounter an Earth-born hermit. Some descriptions
of sex and some strong language. Locus Award. 2004.
RC 63724
##
The Royal Handmaid: The House of Winslow, Book 32
RC 63735
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Following college graduation, Rena Matthews and Dalton
Welborne form a missionary group and travel to the South
Seas. Travis Winslow, recently back from Guatemala, joins
them. When a storm leaves them stranded on a deserted
island, they endure multiple hardships as their faith
sustains them. 2004.
RC 63735
##
Last Chance Saloon
RC 63736
by Marian Keyes
read by Megan Burnett
3 cassettes
London. Irish thirty-somethings Tara and Katherine are
devastated to learn their gay friend, Fintan, has cancer.
His deathbed wishes are for Tara to dump her overly
critical boyfriend and for Katherine to find a man. Both
women start to make long overdue changes. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 63736
##
Truth and Consequences
RC 63738
by Alison Lurie
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
University administrator Jane Mackenzie's sixteen-year
marriage to her husband, Alan, has disintegrated in the
wake of Alan's debilitating back condition. Delia Delaney,
a visiting writer at Jane's school, inspires and seduces
Alan, sending Jane into the arms of Delia's own husband,
Henry. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005.
RC 63738
##
The Missing
RC 63745
by Chris Mooney
read by Bernadette Dunne
2 cassettes
When Darby McCormick witnessed a murder on her friend's
sixteenth birthday, she was protected by her policeman
father. Decades later Darby, a crime-scene investigator,
tracks a serial killer and finds forensic evidence that
leads back to that long-ago murder. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 2007.
RC 63745
##
Sheer Abandon
RC 63756
by Penny Vincenzi
read by Susan Duerden
5 cassettes
English schoolgirls Clio, Martha, and Jocasta meet en route
to Thailand in 1985. Upon her return a year later, one of
them abandons her newborn at Heathrow. The three women
reunite in 2000, along with a teenager seeking her birth
mother. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
2007.
RC 63756
##
The Boleyn Inheritance
RC 63762
by Philippa Gregory
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Following her treachery in The Other Boleyn Girl (RC
58873), Jane BoleynLady Rochfordbecomes a lady-in-
waiting to two of Henry VIII's wives, Anne of Cleves and,
later, teenager Katherine Howard. The three ladies become
involved in court politics and treachery that lead to
death. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63762
##
Treasure of Khan: A Dirk Pitt Novel
RC 63763
by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Dirk Pitt, from Black Wind (RC 59292), investigates the
disappearance of a survey team he rescued from a freak
tsunami in Siberia. Pitt's findings lead to a murderous
Mongolian who hopes to sabotage the global oil market and
restore Genghis Khan's empire. Some violence and some
strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63763
##
Summer at Willow Lake: The Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 1
RC 63766
by Susan Wiggs
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Olivia "Lolly" Bellamy returns after ten years to restore
her grandparents' camp in the Catskills for their golden
anniversary. She accidentally reunites with her first
heartbreakcontractor Connor Daviswho doesn't remember
her. Lolly uncovers family secrets while falling in love.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006.
RC 63766
##
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force; Bloodlines, Book 2
RC 63767
by Karen Traviss
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Widespread rebellion threatens to ignite civil war in the
fledgling Galactic Alliance and divide the Skywalker and
Solo families. Jedi knight Jacen Solo, having successfully
disabled Centerpoint Station, proposes further military
actionwith or without official consent. Meanwhile,
Corellian leader Thrackan Sal-Solo orders the assassination
of his cousin Han. 2006.
RC 63767
##
Dark Moon Defender: The Twelve Houses, Book 3
RC 63768
by Sharon Shinn
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
King's rider Justin goes undercover as a stableman to
infiltrate a convent where religious leader Coralinda
Gisseltess leads a murderous campaign against mystics.
Justin falls in love with Ellynor, a young novice who
conceals magical healing powersand risks everything to
save her. Sequel to The Thirteenth House (RC 62795). 2006.
RC 63768
##
The Zero
RC 63772
by Jess Walter
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
In a surreal post-9/11 New York, policeman Brian Remy
guides celebrities on visits to Ground Zero, reinvented as
a tourist attraction. Following a failed suicide attempt
that causes Remy intermittent amnesia, a covert
organization recruits him to help locate a suspected female
terrorist. Violence and strong language. 2006.
RC 63772
##
Murder at the Opera: A Capital Crimes Novel
RC 63774
by Margaret Truman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C. A promising young Canadian singer is found
murdered backstage at the Kennedy Center. Law professor Mac
Smithan extra in the Washington National Opera's upcoming
production of Puccini's Toscaand his wife, Annabel,
investigate. Aided by PI Ray Pawkins the pair uncovers a
far-reaching international conspiracy. 2006.
RC 63774
##
The Fourth Bear: A Nursery Crime
RC 63777
by Jasper Fforde
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
The homicidal Gingerbreadman escapes custody, but Detective
Chief Inspector Jack Spratt of the Reading Police
Department's Nursery Crime Division can't investigate.
Temporarily suspended, Jack and his partner Mary Mary
instead seek missing reporter Henrietta "Goldilocks"
Hatchett. The search leads to threemaybe fourbears. Some
strong language. 2006.
RC 63777
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Broken Trail
RC 63779
by Alan Geoffrion
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
While driving a herd of horses to Wyoming, aging cowboy
Print Ritter and his nephew Tom become the unlikely
guardians of five Chinese girls destined for prostitution.
Print and Tom vow to see the girls to safety despite
dealing with other trail dangers. Violence and some strong
language. 2006.
RC 63779
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The Widow
RC 63780
by Carla Neggers
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Seven years ago Abigail Browning's FBI agent husband was
murdered on their honeymoon in Maine. Following an
anonymous tip, Abigailnow a Boston homicide detective
returns to find the killer. Islander Owen Garrison helps
Abigail, but others hinder the investigation. Some explicit
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 2006.
RC 63780
##
Queen of Swords: Wilderness Series, Book 5
RC 63781
by Sara Donati
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
1814. Following Fire along the Sky (RC 61408), Jennet Scott
is rescued from captivity in the French Antilles by husband
Luke and Luke's Mohawk half-sister Hannah, a physician.
They travel to New Orleans to search for Jennet's infant
son, but war and prejudice rage. Some violence and some
strong language. 2006.
RC 63781
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Trouble in High Heels
RC 63787
by Christina Dodd
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
After Chicago lawyer Brandi's fianc dumps her to marry his
pregnant girlfriend, Brandi meets Italian count Roberto
Bartolini and has a one-night stand. Unfortunately, sexy
Roberto turns out to be her new client and a suspected
jewel thief. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2006.
RC 63787
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Dreams and Visions: Fourteen Flights of Fantasy
RC 63789
edited by M. Jerry Weiss and Helen S. Weiss
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Anthology of short fantasy stories about family, love, and
revenge by authors including Joan Bauer, Rich Wallace, and
Tamora Pierce. In "Dry Spell" a son avenges the death of
his mother, a witch. In "Depressing Acres" Mona suspects
that an elderly babysitter steals children. For senior high
readers. 2006.
RC 63789
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All Mortal Flesh: A Reverend Clare Fergusson Mystery
RC 63790
by Julia Spencer-Fleming
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Millers Kill, New York. Following a scandalous relationship
between married police chief Russ Van Alstyne and Episcopal
priest Clare Fergusson, someone murders Russ's wife, Linda.
When suspicion falls on Russ, Clare sets out to clear his
name despite town rumors and unsettled emotions. Some
violence and some strong language. 2006.
RC 63790
##
Sold
RC 63793
by Patricia McCormick
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Free verse poems tell the story of thirteen-year-old
Nepalese schoolgirl Lakshmi, who is sold into prostitution
by her gambling stepfather. In India Lakshmi discovers hope
when an American comes to the brothel to rescue the girls.
Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high
readers. 2006.
RC 63793
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Heavens to Betsy
RC 63801
by Beth Pattillo
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Beautiful and single, the Reverend Betsy Blessing of
Nashville tends to her flock while contemplating leaving
the ministry. Betsy discovers she feels more than
friendship for her former divinity school classmate David,
but she refuses to marry a fellow ministereven if he is
perfect for her. Rita Award. 2005.
RC 63801
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The Best Christian Short Stories
RC 63803
edited by Bret Lott
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Eleven stories by Christian writers, published between 1989
and 2006, about characters experiencing divine grace.
Includes Homer Hickam's "Dosie, of Killakeet Island," the
editor's "An Evening on the Cusp of the Apocalypse," and
Larry Woiwode's "Firstborn" in which a young couple
confronts the trials of childbirth. 2006.
RC 63803
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Transcendent: Destiny's Children Trilogy, Book 3
RC 63804
by Stephen Baxter
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
2047. Toxic gases released by melting permafrost threaten
to destroy Earth. Engineer Michael Poole, plagued by
visions of his long-dead wife, attempts to reconcile with
his estranged son. Alia, a transcendent from the future,
may hold the key to Michael'sand the planet'sredemption.
Sequel to Exultant (RC 60076). Strong language. 2005.
RC 63804
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Murphy's Law
RC 63805
by Lori Foster
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
May Price's best friend Ashley Miles, from Jude's Law (RC
62377), needs advice after falling in love with Quinton
Murphy. The killer Elton Pascal stalks the two women as May
prepares for her wedding to Jude. Explicit descriptions of
sex, strong language and some violence. 2006.
RC 63805
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Letters from Father Christmas
RC 63808
by J.R.R. Tolkien
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
A collection of Christmas letters penned by J.R.R. Tolkien
and signed as Father Christmas that were sent to Tolkien's
children between 1920 and 1943. Each recapped activities of
the preceding year at the North Pole, including reindeer
running amok and the North Polar Bear breaking the moon
into four pieces. 2004.
RC 63808
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If You Come Softly
RC 63810
by Jacqueline Woodson
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-olds Jeremiah, an African American whose
celebrity parents are divorcing, and Ellie, white and twice
abandoned by her mother, meet at their posh Manhattan
private high school and fall in love. Despite obstacles the
two continue their relationship and become soul mates until
a tragedy occurs. For senior high readers. 1998.
RC 63810
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The Last Days
RC 63811
by Scott Westerfeld
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Following Peeps (RC 62387), New York City is invaded by
giant worms and disease. Five teensone a vampireform a
band whose music has a calming effect on society, killing
the worms and healing the vampires. For senior high
readers. 2006.
RC 63811
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The Husband List: Effington Family, Book 2
RC 63813
by Victoria Alexander
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
London, 1818. Twenty-nine-year-old widow Lady Gillian
Marley must wed before her next birthday to claim her
inheritance. Richard Sheltonan earl secretly leading a
double life as a paintertops the list of candidates but
abhors marriages of convenience. Instead, he vows to win
her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.
RC 63813
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Joshua in a Troubled World
RC 63815
by Joseph F. Girzone
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Washington, D.C. Joshua travels throughout the city,
gathering together a unified band of Arab Americans and
Jewish Americans who then travel to the Middle East to try
to resolve the conflict there. But two government officials
are suspicious of Joshua's actions. 2005.
RC 63815
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A Disorder Peculiar to the Country
RC 63816
by Ken Kalfus
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
September 11, 2001. Divorcing husband and wife each
momentarily think the other has been killed in a terrorist
attack. Their battles seem to mirror world conflicts when
Joyce seduces Marshall's best friend and Marshall sabotages
his sister-in-law's wedding. Strong language, some explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006.
RC 63816
##
Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports
RC 63841
by Alden R. Carter
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Interconnected short stories centering around a Wisconsin
high school's football team and their friends. In "Elvis" a
football player collects money so a foster girl can go to
homecoming. In "Kicker Wanted" a punter's female rugby-
playing English cousin becomes the new field-goal kicker.
For senior high readers. 2006.
RC 63841
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The Wife
RC 63848
by Meg Wolitzer
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Joan Castleman is en route to Finland to witness her
husband Joe receiving the Helsinki Prize when she decides
to leave him. After revisiting her forty years of sacrifice
to the philandering, egotistical writer, Joan threatens to
expose a secret. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 2003.
RC 63848
##
One Man and His Bomb: A Harriet Martens Mystery
RC 63849
by H.R.F. Keating
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Detective Superintendent Harriet Martens mourns the death
of one of her twin sons and the wounding of the other in a
terrorist bombing. After the attack, Harriet investigates
the theft of a herbicide that can be used to biologically
destroy farm crops. Some violence and some strong language.
2006.
RC 63849
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Incantation
RC 63850
by Alice Hoffman
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Spain, 1500. Sixteen-year-old Estrella, raised as a
Catholic, learns of her family's secret Jewish identity.
When Estrella is betrayed by her best friend, who is
jealous over a boy, the authorities arrest members of
Estrella's family. Some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 2006.
RC 63850
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Copper Sun
RC 63855
by Sharon M. Draper
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Amari is taken from her African village when she is fifteen
and sold to a southern plantation owner in America. Amari
and Polly, a white indentured servant, risk everything to
escape. Descriptions of sex and violence. For senior high
and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2006.
RC 63855
##
The Collectors
RC 63858
by David Baldacci
read by L.J. Ganser
3 cassettes
When someone murders the head of the rare book room of the
Library of Congress, eccentric colleague Caleb Shaw rounds
up his buddies from The Camel Club (RC 60678) to
investigate. Soon con artist Annabelle Conroy crosses their
path. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller.
2006.
RC 63858
##
Cross: An Alex Cross Mystery
RC 63859
by James Patterson
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C. Psychologist Alex Cross resigns from the
FBI and returns to private practice. The respite is short-
lived, however, when a former colleague recruits Cross to
track a serial rapist. The case could finally lead Cross to
his wife's murderer. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63859
##
The Afghan
RC 63860
by Frederick Forsyth
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Retired British army colonel Mike Martin, from The Fist of
God (RC 38887), impersonates a former colleague, Taliban
fighter Izmat Khan, who is locked up in Guantnamo, Cuba.
Multilingual Martin tries to unravel an Al Qaeda plot in
Afghanistan before it deploys in America. Violence and
strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63860
##
House of Meetings
RC 63863
by Martin Amis
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
An unnamed former prisoner returns to a Siberian gulag
decades later as a wealthy, elderly tourist. In a memoir to
his American stepdaughter, he recalls the love triangle
between himself, his brother Lev, and his brother's Jewish
wife Zoya. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63863
##
What Came before He Shot Her
RC 63865
by Elizabeth George
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
Londoner Glory Campbell abandons her three grandchildren
and returns to Jamaica. Eleven-year-old Joel, recruited by
a drug dealer, ends up a year later, armed, at the doorstep
of inspector Thomas Lynley. Sequel to With No One as
Witness (RC 60132). Violence and strong language.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63865
##
Spy: An Alex Hawke Thriller
RC 63869
by Ted Bell
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
While Mexican troops continually cross the U.S. border to
help drug dealers and illegal aliens, British agent Alex
Hawke, his buddy Stokely Jones, and Scotland Yard inspector
Ambrose Congreve thwart a plan by Islamic terrorists and
Latin American criminals to invade the United States.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63869
##
Warlock
RC 63872
by Oakley Hall
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
1880s. Clay Blaisedell is hired to police the silver-mining
town of Warlock. His formidable reputation and quick
trigger finger bring him and his deputy trouble. Meanwhile
politician Tom Morgan engages in his own killing spree, and
more violence erupts when miners go on strike. Violence and
some strong language. 1958.
RC 63872
##
A Princess of Roumania
RC 63874
by Paul Park
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Teenager Miranda lives with her adoptive parents in
Massachusetts, but she has inklings of her early years and
relatives in Roumania, an alternate magical world. She
returns there, accompanied by friends Peter and Andromeda,
to search for her true mother, prisoner of a sinister
alchemist. For senior high readers. 2005.
RC 63874
##
Sinister Shorts
RC 63878
by Perri O'Shaughnessy
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Nineteen tales of mystery, crime, and suspense by the
author of the Nina Reilly series. In "The Furnace Man" a
desperate housewife resorts to bizarre measures to save her
marriage. Also includes "Dead Money," "The Second Head,"
and others. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 2006.
RC 63878
##
Limitations
RC 63880
by Scott Turow
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Appellate court judge George Mason, from Personal Injuries
(RC 48865), deliberates the case of four men charged with
raping an African American teenager. As George considers
the statute of limitations, he confronts memories of his
own sexual indiscretion. Some explicit descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 2006.
RC 63880
##
Motor Mouth
RC 63888
by Janet Evanovich
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Alexandra "Barney" Barnaby, last seen in Metro Girl (RC
59459), and her lover, NASCAR driver Sam Hooker, look for
evidence of cheating at the race track. When they steal a
car-hauler truck, they discover the body of a murdered
race-car owner inside. Strong language and some violence.
Bestseller. 2006.
RC 63888
##
Plum Lovin': A Stephanie Plum Novel
RC 63889
by Janet Evanovich
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for
matchmaker Annie Hart, who is wanted for armed robbery.
Mysterious Diesel appears and agrees to hand over Annie if
Stephanie will find matches for Annie's most difficult
clients. Meanwhile Annie's jilted husband is also after
her. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 63889
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Exile
RC 63891
by Richard North Patterson
read by Gregory Gorton
5 cassettes
Jewish lawyer David Wolfe defends his former lover, a
Palestinian who is the accused mastermind of the Israeli
prime minister's assassination in San Francisco.
Inconsistencies in the evidence lead Wolfe to believe Hana
Arif is being framed. Some explicit descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 63891
##
The Castle in the Forest
RC 63892
by Norman Mailer
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
A devil narrates the origin of Adolf Hitler's family.
Alois, a petty civil servant, marries his own illegitimate
daughter, Klara, and with their son Adolf and other
children, struggles to support the family by raising bees.
Descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 63892
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Sisterchicks in Gondolas!
RC 63895
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Jenna and her sister-in-law Sue are in Venice to cook for a
mission leader's retreat group. The past two years have
been difficult for both women, and this trip is a welcomed
break. As their faith is renewed, their trust in each other
makes them true Sisterchicks. 2006.
RC 63895
##
The Crystal Rose
RC 63899
by Rebecca Brandewyne
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Rose Windermere's family returns to England from India in
1835 after close friends are murdered. Fifteen years later
Rose receives a cryptic message and discovers she's being
stalked by businessman Raj Khanna. They fall in love while
investigating the past and uncover a plot to assassinate
Queen Victoria. 2006.
RC 63899
##
The Last Spymaster
RC 63904
by Gayle Lynds
read by Victoria Gordon
3 cassettes
After years in federal prison for treason, legendary CIA
agent Jay Tice escapes. Twenty-nine-year-old agent Elaine
Cunningham, a "hunter" who specializes in finding people,
has two days to capture the former spy. The chase leads to
murder, treachery, and the unraveling of a deadly
conspiracy. Violence and strong language. 2006.
RC 63904
##
The Keep
RC 63912
by Jennifer Egan
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
A convict relates the account of New Yorker Danny King, who
helps his rich cousin Howie renovate an isolated eastern
European castle. Danny, haunted by memories of a childhood
prank that nearly killed Howard, confronts crimes, both
past and present. Strong language, some descriptions of
sex, and some violence. 2006.
RC 63912
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Custer's Last Stand
RC 63917
by Will Henry
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
1868. General Custer leads the Seventh Cavalry on a
murderous raid against Black Kettle's unsuspecting tribe
even though a peace treaty is in effect. Years later, at
the Battle of the Little Big Horn, warriors Sitting Bull
and Crazy Horse take revenge. Based on historical
documents. Violence. 1966.
RC 63917
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Alentejo Blue
RC 63919
by Monica Ali
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Mamarrosa, Portugal. Natives and British expatriates in a
rural village lament their frustrating lives. Stanton tries
unsuccessfully to write a book, the dissolute Potts family
is broke, and Vasco, who runs the local caf, mourns his
late American wife. Strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 2006.
RC 63919
##
Dying in the Dark: A Tamara Hayle Mystery
RC 63925
by Valerie Wilson Wesley
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Newark, New Jersey. PI Tamara Hayle is haunted by the
spirit of her murdered high school best friend, Celia
Jones. After Celia's son Cecil asks Tamara to solve the
mystery of his mother's death, Tamara explores the secrets
of Celia's troubled life. Then Cecil is brutally killed.
Strong language. 2004.
RC 63925
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Dead Man's Island: A Henrie O Mystery
RC 63926
by Carolyn G. Hart
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Media magnate Chase Prescott invites old flame retired
reporter Henrietta O'Dwyer CollinsHenrie Oto his private
South Carolina island to ferret out his would-be murderer
from among the family and associates assembled there.
Henrie O questions fellow guests as a ferocious hurricane
draws near. Some strong language. 1993.
RC 63926
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Gone with the Nerd
RC 63936
by Vicki Lewis Thompson
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Movie star Zoe Tarleton is auditioning for the part of a
nerd. She invites lawyer Flynn Granger to spend a weekend
at a remote cabin to teach her nerdy characteristics. While
they rehearse steamy sex scenes, someone tries to kill
them. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005.
RC 63936
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The Mephisto Club
RC 63937
by Tess Gerritsen
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles and detective Jane
Rizzoli, from Vanish (RC 60781), investigate the satanic
murder of a young woman. Their research leads to an
exclusive club whose members study the nature of evil and
stalk the same serial killer. Violence and strong language.
2006.
RC 63937
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Death on the River Walk: A Henrie O Mystery
RC 63938
by Carolyn G. Hart
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Retired journalist Henrietta O'Dwyer Collins travels to San
Antonio to find Iris Chavez, the granddaughter of an old
friend, who has disappeared from her job at the Garza
family art gallery. When a murder occurs, Henrie
investigates the Garza clan's background. Some violence and
some strong language. 1999.
RC 63938
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Startled by His Furry Shorts: Confessions of Georgia
Nicolson
RC 63941
by Louise Rennison
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
British teenager Georgia continues her quest for a
boyfriend. In her journal she records her feelings for sexy
Italian Masimo, her old mate Dave, and her ex-crush Robbie.
Meanwhile, she prepares for a school play and a Viking
wedding and copes with her quirky family. For senior high
readers. 2006.
RC 63941
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Nicotine Kiss: An Amos Walker Novel
RC 63945
by Loren D. Estleman
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Detroit. Cigarette smuggler Jeff Starzek saves PI Amos
Walker during a job gone bad and then disappears. A search
leads Amos to Jeff's preacher brother, Paul. But Paul turns
up dead along with evidence of Jeff's connection to a band
of terrorist counterfeiters. Some violence and some strong
language. 2006.
RC 63945
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The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel
RC 64020
by Robert Crais
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
When L.A. hotel heiress Larkin Barkley rear ends a wanted
fugitive, federal agents hire PI Elvis Cole's partner, Joe
Pike, to guard her. Killers try to keep Larkin from
cooperating with the Justice Department and Pike tries to
keep her safe physicallyand emotionally. Violence and
strong language. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 64020
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Ten Days in the Hills
RC 64024
by Jane Smiley
read by Peter Ganim
5 cassettes
For ten days in the L.A. hills, as the United States
invades Iraq, middle-aged movie director Max and his lover
Elena idly visit with friends and family. They watch movies
and debate topics such as their diets, lovers, and
politics. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller. 2007.
RC 64024
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Young Renny (Jalna1906): Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 4
RC 64026
by Mazo de la Roche
read by Terry Donnelly
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Renny Whiteoak, the head of the Jalna household, is
depicted as a boy whose impatience with an Irish cousin
creates some amusing incidents for the household. 1935.
RC 64026
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Death of a Snob: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery
RC 64027
by M.C. Beaton
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Scottish Highland constable Hamish Macbeth spends the
holidays at Jane Wetherby's remote island health farm to
help determine if someone is trying to kill her. Hamish
remains skeptical of Jane's claims until snobbish fellow
guest Heather Todd dies suspiciously. Hamish and Harriet
Shaw, an attractive writer, investigate. 1991.
RC 64027
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Spinsters in Jeopardy: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery
RC 64028
by Ngaio Marsh
read by Jeremy Gage
2 cassettes (Reissue)
En route to a family vacation, Inspector Roderick Alleyn
finds himself in an alpine chateau that serves as the
headquarters for a sinister cult of dope peddlers who
practice bizarre religious rites. Roderick exposes a
conspiracy to kidnap his son, corrupt a young girl, and
murder a wealthy spinster. 1954.
RC 64028
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Tooth and Nail: A John Rebus Mystery
RC 64029
by Ian Rankin
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Edinburgh inspector John Rebus helps London police track a
serial killer dubbed the Wolfman because of the bite marks
on victims' bodies. Rebus works with metropolitan CID
counterpart George Flight and psychologist Lisa Frazer, who
may have connections to the killer. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
RC 64029
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Farewell Summer
RC 64141
by Ray Bradbury
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
An army of neighborhood boysled by thirteen-year-old
Douglas Spaulding, from Dandelion Wine (RC 12385)wages war
against elderly men in their town in an attempt to stop
time and thwart aging. Their mischievous pranks target
crotchety octogenarian Calvin C. Quartermain, who
retaliates until curiosity and accession ultimately decide
the victor. National Book Award. 2006.
RC 64141
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The Canceled Czech: An Evan Tanner Mystery
RC 64143
by Lawrence Block
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Post-World War II. American spy Evan Tanner infiltrates a
Prague prison to free Nazi war criminal Janos Kotacek. As
he attempts to unlock the secrets of the Fourth Reich, Evan
finds allies among Israeli activists and a beautiful German
nymphomaniac. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1966.
RC 64143
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Bungalow Two
RC 64443
by Danielle Steel
read by Michael Boatman
2 cassettes
California housewife and freelancer Tanya Harris receives
her big breakthe chance to write a major Hollywood
screenplay. Leaving her family, Tanya heads to the Beverly
Hills Hotel and mingles with stars until another surprise
opportunity comes along. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller.
2007.
RC 64443
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His Majesty's Dragon: The Temeraire Adventures, Book 1
RC 64445
by Naomi Novik
read by Simon Vance
2 cassettes
English naval captain Will Laurence discovers a dragon egg
aboard a captured French frigate. Once the creature,
Temeraire, hatches, Will harnesses it and bonds immediately
and irrevocably with it. The pair trains in the art of
airborne combat before joining the Aerial Corps to battle
Napoleon's forces. 2006.
RC 64445
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The Dark River: Fourth Realm Trilogy, Book 2
RC 64447
by John Twelve Hawks
read by Scott Brick
3 cassettes
Following The Traveler (RC 60740), Gabriel Corrigan and his
Harlequin protector Maya flee New York City for Europe to
find Gabriel's long-lost fatherwhom Gabriel's brother
Michael orders the Brethren to eradicate. The hunt leads to
a remote region of Africa where a treasure lies. Commercial
audiobook. 2007.
RC 64447
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Still Life with Elephant
RC 64448
by Judy Reene Singer
read by Karen White
2 cassettes
After hearing-impaired Neelie Sterling discovers her
veterinarian husband Matt has gotten a colleague pregnant,
Neelie throws him out. But when Matt goes to Zimbabwe on a
mission to treat wounded elephants, Neelie goes along to
try to salvage their marriage. Commercial audiobook. 2007.
RC 64448
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Peony in Love
RC 64451
by Lisa See
read by Janet Song
3 cassettes
Seventeenth-century China. Already promised in marriage,
sheltered and educated fifteen-year-old Peony becomes
enamored of the opera The Peony Pavilion. After her
untimely death Peony returns as a ghost to pursue her
interest in the opera and haunt her betrothed's new family.
Commercial audiobook. 2007.
RC 64451
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Forgive Me
RC 64452
by Amanda Eyre Ward
read by Ann Marie Lee
2 cassettes
Journalist Nadine Morgan, recuperating at her father's Cape
Cod bed-and-breakfast, joins a local mother traveling to
Cape Town, South Africa, to prevent her son's killers from
obtaining amnesty for the long-ago murder. Nadine
encounters her own past and also befriends the mother of
one of the prisoners. Commercial audiobook. 2007.
RC 64452
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Books for Children
These books were recently sent to cooperating libraries.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at
15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating
library.
Cassettes Nonfiction
Clouds
RC 62762
by Marion Dane Bauer
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette
Describes three types of clouds: stratus, cumulus, and
cirrus. Features a list of unusual facts about clouds. For
grades K-3. 2004.
RC 62762
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Hercules
RC 62780
retold by Geraldine McCaughrean
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
At age thirteen, Hercules chooses hardship and danger
rather than an easy life, not realizing the full
implications. Tricked into betraying himself, Hercules
suffers years of slavery and performs a series of
astounding feats of strength. For grades 5-8. 2003.
RC 62780
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I Have a Sister: My Sister Is Deaf
RC 62871
by Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette (Reissue)
An older sister affectionately explains how she and her
younger, deaf sister communicate in a variety of everyday
situations at home, outdoors, and on the playground. For
grades K-3. 1977.
RC 62871
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Amazing Snakes!
RC 63015
by Sarah L. Thomson
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette
Presents facts about snakes, including their appearance,
diet, and habits. Explains why these reptiles are important
in the natural world. For grades K-3. 2006.
RC 63015
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Crazy about Canada! Amazing Things Kids Want to Know
RC 63147
by Vivien Bowers
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Canadian kids ask questions about the geography, wildlife,
people, and places in their country. Experts provide
answers on polar bears, beavers, totem poles, icebergs, ice
hockey, igloos, original inhabitants, diamonds, Niagara
Falls, and more. For grades 4-7. 2006.
RC 63147
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El Salvador
RC 63154
by Erin Foley and Rafiz Hapipi
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
An overview of Central America's smallest country.
Describes the geography and environment of El Salvador and
the culture, lifestyle, religion, and cuisine of its
people. Also examines the country's turbulent history
involving Spanish conquest and civil war, as well as
twenty-first-century political and economic practices. For
grades 5-8. 2005.
RC 63154
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Venezuela
RC 63326
by Richard A. Crooker
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Explores the geography, history, and Spanish heritage of
one of the northernmost countries in South America. Covers
the culture, government, and economic outlook of this oil-
rich nation as it deals with threatening political
problems. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2006.
RC 63326
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Escape! The Story of the Great Houdini
RC 63340
by Sid Fleischman
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
A biography of the American magician and escape artist
Harry Houdini (18741926). Discusses the increasingly
dangerous stunts he attempted, without revealing their
underlying secrets. Traces Houdini's career path and
describes his interest in spiritualism, his courage, and
his determination to succeed. For grades 5-8. 2006.
RC 63340
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Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth
RC 63421
by Rochelle Strauss
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Uses a tree metaphor to explain how all living things are
related. Emphasizes animal species as representing the vast
majority of leaves on the tree of life. Includes
suggestions for respecting biodiversity and learning more
about it. For grades 3-6. ASPCA Children's Book Award.
2004.
RC 63421
##
With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing
Discoveries
RC 63430
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Presents eleven scientific breakthroughs, including the
discoveries of gravity, penicillin, and the Dead Sea
Scrolls. Describes how curiosity, hard work, intelligence,
and luck led an eight-year-old girl to prehistoric cave
paintings, helped four doctors develop pain-free surgery,
and assisted others in making monumental advances. For
grades 5-8. 2006.
RC 63430
##
Bushnell's Submarine: The Best Kept Secret of the American
Revolution
RC 63444
by Arthur S. Lefkowitz
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Discusses David Bushnell's invention of the world's first
submarine, the American Turtle, and demonstrates how he
equipped it for undersea warfare. Describes Sergeant Lee's
one-man operation of the Turtle and his attempt to blow up
the British warship HMS Eagle in New York harbor in 1776.
For grades 5-8. 2006.
RC 63444
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The Story of Salt
RC 63588
by Mark Kurlansky
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Explains that the common everyday salt we keep in
saltshakers has been the object of wars and revolutions.
Discusses the difficulty of obtaining salt in ancient
times, its value as a preservative and trade commodity, and
its role in revolutions, including India's struggle for
independence. For grades 3-6. 2006.
RC 63588
##
The North Pole Was Here: Puzzles and Perils at the Top of
the World
RC 63732
by Andrew C. Revkin
read by John Polk
1 cassette
A reporter discusses his trip to the North Pole to
accompany scientists studying the global warming trend in
the Arctic. Revkin explains the history of polar
exploration, ice shelf drift, and research methods of the
team. Includes excerpts from his articles in the New York
Times. For grades 6-9. 2006.
RC 63732
##
Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land: Women's Lives in
Colonial America
RC 63809
by Brandon Marie Miller
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Portrays the daily lives of black, white, and Native
American women in colonial America. Describes the different
household dutiestanning hides, building shelters, farming,
sewing clothing, and raising children. Covers legal rights,
indentured servitude, slavery, and the interactions between
various ethnic and social groups. For grades 5-8. 2003.
RC 63809
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
RC 63820
by Russell Freedman
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Discusses the life of Marco Polo (12451324), who published
accounts of his travels from Venice, Italy, through the
Middle East and Asia, to the court of Kublai Khan in China.
The author explains the debate over whether Polo was a
great explorer or a great storyteller. For grades 4-7.
2006.
RC 63820
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Oh, Rats! The Story of Rats and People
RC 63821
by Albert Marrin
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Facts about rats and their interactions with humans, from
early civilization to modern cities. Discusses rats'
reputations in different cultureswhere people eat them,
and where they are petswhy they are liked and disliked,
and what makes them champions of survival. For grades 4-7.
2006.
RC 63821
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Genius: A Photobiography of Albert Einstein
RC 63834
by Marf Ferguson Delano
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Discusses the life and theories of important twentieth-
century scientist Albert Einstein (18791955). Describes
his revolutionary work in physics, offers simple
explanations of his theories, places them in historical
context, and explains the impact of his discoveries on
modern science. Highlights his beliefs using his own words.
For grades 5-8. 2005.
RC 63834
##
Diving to a Deep-Sea Volcano
RC 63835
by Kenneth Mallory
read by Alexander Strain
1 cassette
Discusses the first discoveries of prolific life-forms
surrounding hydrothermal vents and the scientists who made
the dives one and one-half miles below the surface of the
Pacific Ocean. Describes large tubeworms, giant clams, and
other organisms and the miniature submarine Alvin that
enabled deep-sea exploration. For grades 4-7. 2006.
RC 63835
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Little Lost Bat
RC 64151
by Sandra Markle
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Describes the early experiences of a baby bat that was born
in a Texas cave. Discusses the ways his mother cares for
him, the loss of his mother, and his adoption by another
bat who keeps him safe. For grades K-3. 2006.
RC 64151
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Books for Children
These books were recently sent to cooperating libraries.
Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at
15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating
library.
Cassettes Fiction
Tik-Tok of Oz
RC 62365
by L. Frank Baum
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Ann Soforth, the Queen of Oogaboo, a small valley in the
Land of Oz, decides to conquer the world by creating an
army of the eighteen men she rules. Sequel to The Patchwork
Girl of Oz (RC 32282). For grades 4-7. 1914.
RC 62365
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The Old Meadow
RC 62706
by George Selden
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Dubber Dog wants Chester Cricket, from The Cricket in Times
Square (RC 58857), to prevent their friend Mr. Budd's
eviction from his rundown cabin in the Old Meadow. At first
the animals' efforts seem to make matters worse, but Ashley
Mockingbird comes up with a plan. For grades 3-6. 1987.
RC 62706
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Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue
RC 62709
by Julius Lester
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
1 cassette
Savannah, Georgia; 1859. When Pierce Butler sells his
slaves to cover gambling debts, he includes Emma, the
daughter of his cook, beloved by his own daughters. Both
families express thoughts and feelings while flashbacks and
flash-forwards reveal the consequences of this act. For
grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King Award. 2005.
RC 62709
##
Mud City
RC 62759
by Deborah Ellis
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Shauzia, from Parvana's Journey (RC
55612), leaves the Afghan women's refugee camp in Pakistan
to head for France. Although she is disguised as a boy and
accompanied by her dog Jasper, Shauzia finds surviving on
the streets harder than expected. For grades 5-8. 2003.
RC 62759
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish
RC 62760
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Although Mr. Putter thinks that he is too old for
birthdays, he invites Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke to tea
anyway. Mrs. Teaberry keeps calling up with excuses for
being late, but then she arrives with a surprise. For
grades K-3. 2005.
RC 62760
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
RC 62761
by Scott O'Dell
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette (Reissue)
When her Native American tribe leaves a California coastal
island, Karana remains behind with her younger brother.
After his death, she survives for eighteen years finding
comfort, beauty, and at times joy in her solitude. For
grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 1960.
RC 62761
##
Season of Promise: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary, Book
Three
RC 62763
by Patricia Hermes
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
1610. Ten-year-old Elizabeth writes about her daily life in
the first colony in Virginia. Her twin brother, Caleb,
arrives from England, and her father wants to remarry.
Elizabeth finds the courage to talk with the new governor
about his harsh rules, which make people afraid. For grades
2-4. 2002.
RC 62763
##
Red Kayak
RC 62764
by Priscilla Cummings
read by Neil Berman
2 cassettes
Maryland's Eastern Shore. After a neighbor's kayak
accident, thirteen-year-old Brady goes from being hero-of-
the-moment to dealing with the worst dilemma of his life.
He must choose between being loyal to his best friends,
J.T. and Digger, and doing what he knows is righttelling
the truth. For grades 6-9. 2004.
RC 62764
##
Night of the New Magicians: Magic Tree House, Book 35
RC 63329
by Mary Pope Osborne
read by Gillian Green
1 cassette
Merlin sends Jack and Annie to the 1889 World's Fair in
Paris, France. Their mission is to find four new magicians
in the crowds at the Eiffel Tower and protect them from an
evil sorcerer. For grades 2-4. 2006.
RC 63329
##
Sports Shorts: An Anthology of Short Stories
RC 63337
by Joseph Bruchac and others read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Eight semiautobiographical stories about the authors'
athletic experiences, both successful and not, while
growing up. They recall "Bombardment"a kind of lunchtime
dodgeball played by Joseph Bruchacand baseball,
basketball, and football, along with gym class, karate,
ballet, and wrestling. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
2005.
RC 63337
##
Endymion Spring
RC 63485
by Matthew Skelton
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Blake Winters reluctantly accompanies his
academic mother and pesky younger sister "Duck" to Oxford
University. Whiling away time in the library, Blake finds
an ancient, enchanted book that draws him into a dangerous
quest for the book's origins in 1450s Germany. For grades
6-9. 2006.
RC 63485
##
The Boys of San Joaquin
RC 63488
by D. James Smith
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
1 cassette
California, 1951. Twelve-year-old Paolo, his little brother
Georgie, and their deaf cousin Billy join the search for
money missing from the church collection. The boys are
surprised by what they learn about their small town before
they finally discover the culprit. For grades 5-8. Edgar
Award. 2005.
RC 63488
##
Fly by Night
RC 63491
by Frances Hardinge
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
In a medieval kingdom where books are considered dangerous,
twelve-year-old orphan Mosca loves to read. Charmed by con
man Eponymous's vocabulary, Mosca and her pet goose Saracen
rescue Eponymous from the town stocks. The trio encounters
adventures, intrigue, and peril. For grades 5-8. 2005.
RC 63491
##
Vanishing Act
RC 63662
by John Feinstein
read by Pat Bottino
2 cassettes
Eighth-grade sports reporters Susan Carol Anderson and
Stevie Thomas are covering the U.S. Open tennis
championships in New York City. When Russian star Nadia
Symanova is kidnapped before her match, Susan Carol and
Stevie track down clues and corruption. Sequel to Last Shot
(RC 60035). For grades 6-9. 2006.
RC 63662
##
Guide Dog Connections
RC 63663
by Norine Labitzke
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Ashley's mother has a guide dog named Moses, who will
retire soon. Chloe's mother is in prison and is raising
Goldie to be a guide dog. The two fifth-grade girls become
friends while learning about working dogs, blindness, and
looking beyond superficial differences for friendship. For
grades 4-7. 2005.
RC 63663
##
Dog Sense
RC 63666
by Sneed B. Collard III
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Thirteen-year-old Guy Martinez's mother gets him a border
collie named Streak after they move from California to
Montana. The dog, a natural frisbee-catcher, becomes more
than a consolation prize as he provides companionship,
eases Guy's adjustment to new surroundings, and helps him
deal with a bully. For grades 5-8. 2005.
RC 63666
##
Oliver Pig and the Best Fort Ever
RC 63670
by Jean Van Leeuwen
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Building a fort in Oliver Pig's backyard is a big project,
even with the help of his friends Albert and James. When
the fort is ready, the boys celebrate by camping out,
although Albert's bug collection causes some problems. Four
easy chapters. For grades K-3. 2006.
RC 63670
##
A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Anetka Kaminska
RC 63700
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Poland, 1896. Thirteen-year-old Anetka begins a journal
while living with her grandmother and younger brother. A
letter from her father in Pennsylvania uproots her and ends
her childhoodhe has promised her in marriage to a twenty-
six-year-old miner in exchange for his family's passage to
America. For grades 6-9. 2000.
RC 63700
##
There's a Dragon Downstairs
RC 63775
by Hilary McKay
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Every night Sophie hears a dragon rattling through the cat
flap. Although afraid, Sophie walks noisily downstairs in
various disguises to scare away the creature. Then one
night Sophie dares to creep quietly as herself and has a
happy surprise. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.
RC 63775
##
The Island Stallion
RC 63788
by Walter Farley
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
When Steve Duncan receives a news clipping about wild
horses from his father's archaeologist friend Phil Pitcher,
he joins Pitch on desolate Azul Island in the Caribbean.
Discovering a hidden valley, Phil finds artifacts in
tunnels built by Spanish conquistadors, while Steve
discovers a flame-colored stallion. For grades 4-7. 1948.
RC 63788
##
High Risk: Nancy Drew, Girl Detective
RC 63791
by Carolyn Keene
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Nancy Drew searches for a stolen zoning law document that
would prevent retired librarian Evaline Waters' house from
being bulldozed for a factory. Meanwhile, Nancy's new
flying lessons put her in contact with a shady pilot. For
grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 63791
##
Victory
RC 63800
by Susan Cooper
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
A high-seas, time-shifting adventure that follows two
people: Molly, an eleven-year-old English girl who moves to
Connecticut in 2006, and Sam, an eleven-year-old boy who
served on HMS Victory in 1803. Both Molly and Sam are
influenced by Admiral Horatio Nelson, a great sailor. For
grades 5-8. 2006.
RC 63800
##
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: A Fable
RC 63812
by John Boyne
read by Alexander Strain
1 cassette
World War II. Nine-year-old Bruno is dismayed to leave his
three best friends when his family moves from their Berlin
home to a remote country house. He struggles to understand
why he can't be friends with the boy behind the wire fence.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2006.
RC 63812
##
The Cricket Winter
RC 63814
by Felice Holman
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
One cold, snowy winter nine-year-old Simms Silvanus
exchanges Morse code messages with a cricket who lives in
his house. Together they trap a rat that has been plaguing
both the boy's father and the cricket's friends, a family
of mice. For grades 3-6. 1967.
RC 63814
##
The Secret Language of Girls
RC 63817
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette
Neighbors Kate and Marylin have been best friends since
nursery school but drift apart in sixth grade. Marylin
becomes a cheerleader, takes an interest in boys, and wants
to be popular, while Kate has quieter interests. But the
girls eventually realize they miss confiding in each other.
For grades 5-8. 2004.
RC 63817
##
Counting on Grace
RC 63838
by Elizabeth Winthrop
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Vermont, 1910. When Grace and her friend Arthur have to
leave school to work in the town cotton mill for long hours
and little pay, they write to the National Child Labor
Committee. In response, reformer Lewis Hine arrives to
photograph the child laborers as evidence. For grades 5-8.
2006.
RC 63838
##
The Legend of Bass Reeves: Being the True and Fictional
Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West
RC 63851
by Gary Paulsen
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Weaves together fact and story to discuss the life and
times of the African American Western hero Bass Reeves
(18241910). Describes his boyhood as a slave, escape to
Indian territory, success as a rancher, and role as a
federal marshal in taming the Oklahoma territory. For
grades 6-9. 2006.
RC 63851
##
The Higher Power of Lucky
RC 63864
by Susan Patron
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Hard Pan, California: population forty-three. Convinced
that her guardian, Brigitte, wants to return to France,
ten-year-old Lucky Trimble runs away during a sandstorm
with her dog, HMS Beagle. Lucky encounters her five-year-
old neighbor Miles, and the three of them have an
adventure. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 2006.
RC 63864
##
Who Won the War?
RC 63867
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
At summer's end, the Malloy girls will be moving back to
Ohio. But there is still time to have more skirmishes with
the Hatford boys in West Virginia and to resolve a
mysterious explosion in an abandoned coal mine. Sequel to
Boys Rock! (RC 63069). For grades 3-6. 2006.
RC 63867
##
Cinderella (as if You Didn't Already Know the Story)
RC 63870
by Barbara Ensor
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
In this updated version of the Cinderella story, Cinderella
writes letters to her dead mother, apologizing for not
being more assertive with her new stepmother and
stepsisters. But then she goes to the prince's ball and
leaves behind one shoe. For grades 3-6. 2006.
RC 63870
##
House of the Red Fish
RC 63881
by Graham Salisbury
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Under the Blood-Red Sun (RC 44654) Tomi
and his family are still battling anti-Japanese feeling in
1943 Hawaii. Tomi and his friends try to salvage his
father's sunken fishing boat, but Keet Wilson, a white
teen, wants to stop him. For grades 5-8. 2006.
RC 63881
##
Behind the Mask
RC 63886
by Yangsook Choi
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Kimin, a young Korean American boy, looks through two boxes
of his grandfather's belongings in hopes of finding a
costume to wear on Halloween. He recognizes the dancer's
mask that frightened him long ago and discovers a message
left for him by his grandpa. For grades K-3. 2006.
RC 63886
##
Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories for Sharing
RC 63910
selected by Avi
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Twenty-four short stories by such well-known children's
authors as Lloyd Alexander, Natalie Babbitt, and Richard
Peck. Includes Washington Irving's classic "Rip Van
Winkle," Frank Stockton's "The Lady or the Tiger," and a
contemporary tale about ghosts who use cell phones.
Afterword by Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Paterson. For
grades 6-9. 2006.
RC 63910
##
A Summer of Kings
RC 63914
by Han Nolan
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
New York suburb. White fourteen-year-old Esther Young takes
a personal interest in civil rights issues in 1963. That's
the summer eighteen-year-old African American King-Roy
Johnson, accused of murdering a white man in Alabama, comes
to live with her family. For grades 6-9. 2006.
RC 63914
##
Sammy: The Classroom Guinea Pig
RC 63915
by Alix Berenzy
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
One Monday morning while Ms. B is teaching, Sammy, the
class's pet, makes a ruckus in his cage. Ms. B and the
students gather around their guinea pig to figure out what
is the matter. For grades K-3. 2005.
RC 63915
##
Under a Stand Still Moon
RC 63924
by Ann Howard Creel
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
When Echo Song, a young Anasazi girl, saves the life of a
high-born child, she is forced to marry an elderly high
priest. Relinquishing her family and younger beloved, Echo
Song promises to be a good wife in exchange for sacred
knowledge. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005.
RC 63924
##
Across the Steel River
RC 63927
by Ted Stenhouse
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Canada, 1952. Friendship between two twelve-year-olds
Arthur, a Blackfoot Indian, and Will, a white boyis tested
when they discover World War II hero Yellowfly injured in a
gully. Will defies local prejudice to prove that whites
carried out the assault and that he is worthy of Arthur's
friendship. For grades 5-8. 2001.
RC 63927
##
The Deaf Musicians
RC 64140
by Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois Jacobs
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Jazz pianist Lee is asked to leave his band when he loses
his hearing. At sign language class, Lee meets Max who
plays the sax. Riding the subway together, they form a new
band with a big audience. For grades K-3 and older readers.
Schneider Family Book Award. 2006.
RC 64140
##
West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino
Viscardi
RC 64148
by Jim Murphy
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In 1883, fourteen-year-old Teresa and her Italian American
family travel by train and wagon from New York to a utopian
community in Idaho. Teresa keeps a diary of her experiences
during the trip, including their encounters with Indians
and other travelers and her younger sister's death. For
grades 4-7. 1998.
RC 64148
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Foreign Language Books
The following cassette titles are available in the
languages designated.
Spanish
Grayson
RC 61064
por Lynne Cox
ledo por Maria Pino
1 cassette
La autora narra una historia de su juventud cuando
entrenaba como una nadadora de larga distancia. A medida
que nadaba en los mares por la costa de California,
encuentra a un beb ballena gris que haba perdido a su
madre. La joven intenta ayudarle a la ballena, ponindole
el nombre "Grayson," y enfrentndose con el cansancio, el
agua fra de cincuenta y cinco grados, y la deshidratacin,
hasta que la ballena se reuniera con su madre. (Author
recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a baby
gray whale followed her during a long-distance training
swim along the California coast. Describes communicating
with the calf she called Grayson and battling fatigue,
fifty-five-degree water, and dehydration to protect him
until he was reunited with his mother.) 2007.
RC 61064
##
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Talking Book Magazines
Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July
August)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Apptit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating
libraries; bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and
Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
Geographic World; monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
France-Amrique (French; monthly)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew
Weil's Self Healing, The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter
Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and
Nutrition Action Healthletter; monthly)
Horticulture (6 issues)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one
cassette with Cricket; monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Odyssey (11 issues; FebruaryDecember)
Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues JuneJuly,
DecemberJanuary)
People (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Slections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
from NLS News irregularly)
Travel & Leisure (monthly)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)