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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 66, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2000

Talking Book Topics
January-February 2000
Volume 66, Number 1

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped

_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
cassette, and disc formats and distributed free to blind and
physically handicapped individuals who participate in the
Library of Congress free reading program.  It lists recorded
books and magazines available through a network of
cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and
activities in library services.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles
recently added to the national collection, which contains
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and
self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of
books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs
and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries.
Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer
requests for special materials.
      To order books, contact your local cooperating
library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should
be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
Congress, Washington, DC  20542 

Library of Congress, Washington 2000

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

In Brief 

National Advisory Group seeks your advice
The members of the National Advisory Group on Collection
Building Activities wish to thank their fellow patrons and
librarians for their input concerning the NLS program. 
Please be assured that your ideas and suggestions were
important and were thoroughly discussed in the committee's
deliberations.  
     The group will meet again at NLS on May 24-26, 2000. 
Please continue to assist us by contacting committee members
or your cooperating library with your suggestions.  Input
from readers is the key ingredient in the success of our
program.  The NLS National Advisory Group represents you!

Representatives from consumer organizations

American Council of the Blind
Mr. John Taylor
2012 40th Place
Des Moines, IA 50310

Blinded Veterans Association
Ms. Corrine A. Blank
307 Yoakum Parkway
Alexandria, VA 22304

National Federation of the Blind
Mrs. Barbara Walker
2224 South 35th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506

Reader-at-large representatives

Midlands Region--includes the following:  Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma,
and Wisconsin

Prof. Gary Adelman
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Champaign, IL 61821

Northern Region--includes the following:  Connecticut,
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia

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South Burlington, VT 05403

Southern Region--includes the following:  Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia, and Virgin Islands

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Jackson, MS 39211

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California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota,
Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

Mr. Michael Jones
180 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80226-8067

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For younger readers

For Younger Readers 1996-1997, cassette edition, has been
sent to patrons who ordered it on the most recent patron
survey and is available through your local library.  The
three-cassette catalog contains books that have been
recorded on audiocassette.  It includes nonfiction and
fiction titles written for children and young adults--from
preschool through junior high readers.

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Medicare publications in special formats
The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), the federal
agency that administers the Medicare program, has produced
two Medicare-related publications in special formats. The
1999 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare has
been recorded on cassette in English and Spanish.  The
booklet describes ten types of privately sold health
insurance, often referred to as Medigap policies, which
supplement Medicare.
     Both versions refer listeners to an (800) toll-free
number for additional health insurance information.  NLS
patrons may order the audiocassette version of the Guide
from their network libraries.  The free booklet is also
available directly from HCFA at 1-800-633-4227.
     Another HCFA publication, The Medicare and You 2000
Handbook is now available in braille, large-print, and
cassette formats.  This edition may be ordered through your
network library.
     Both of these publications are also available online in
large print at the web site:  www.medicare.gov.

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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__Island of the Colorblind_ and _Cycad Island_.
RC 44628.
by Oliver Sacks.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A neurologist investigates the high prevalence of
colorblindness and other genetic conditions among inbred
South Sea island populations. Describes the history,
geography, and botany of the remote islands, as well as the
contemporary threats posed by development and tourism. 1996.
RC 44628.
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Paul: The Mind of the Apostle.
RC 44964.
by A.N. Wilson.
read by Don Feldheim.
3 cassettes.
A portrait of Paul, the early Jewish convert to
Christianity, whose written and spoken words served to
advance and popularize the new faith. Traces his travels
around the Roman Empire spreading Christ's word and
proselytizing. Discusses the teachings set forth in Paul's
epistles. 1997.
RC 44964.
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Planting Noah's Garden: Further Adventures in Backyard
Ecology.
RC 45208.
by Sara Stein.
read by Margaret Strom.
4 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Noah's Garden (RC 37289)_, Stein writes
of the many people she has met who, like herself, are
attempting to restore nature to their own backyards. She
also tells more about her own ongoing learning experience
and gives instructions on gardening. 1997.
RC 45208.
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Collected Poems: 1937-1971.
RC 45491.
by John Berryman.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
All of the short poems that Berryman wrote, arranged, and
published, plus "Homage to Mistress Bradstreet," one of his
two long poems. The collection opens with a cold and silent
scene from an early poem, "Winter Landscape," which is
followed by the sonnets and the epic "Homage." The final
group contains confessional poems, such as "Freshman Blues,"
and poems on thoughts and feelings as fanciful as what
Beethoven heard in his sleep. 1989.
RC 45491.
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Empires Lost and Won: The Spanish Heritage in the Southwest.
RC 45995.
by Albert Marrin.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Beginning with Spain during the late Middle Ages, the author
provides a vivid description of the Spanish culture,
including the lives of conquistadors and soldiers. Using
primary sources, he describes the perils of crossing the
Atlantic, encounters with Native Americans, and conquest of
the new land by Europeans. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1997.
RC 45995.
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Imagine the Angels of Bread.
RC 46133.
by Martin Espada.
read by Lewis Grenville.
1 cassette.
Autobiographical poems that starkly depict the harsh plight
of Hispanics as victims of political oppression and as
impoverished immigrants. One of the works relates a Chilean
man's harrowing experience of lying his way out of being
shot by a firing squad. Violence. 1996.
RC 46133.
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Initiation: A Woman's Spiritual Adventure in the Heart of
the Andes.
RC 46200.
by Elizabeth B. Jenkins.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Memoir of an American woman's mystical odyssey in the
Peruvian Andes. Describes her encounters with mountain
spirits, her spiritual awakening under the guidance of
Q'eros priests, and her initiation into the religious
tradition of the Incas. 1997.
RC 46200.
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock-'n'-
Roll Generation Saved Hollywood.
RC 46342.
by Peter Biskind.
read by Gary Telles.
5 cassettes.
From interviews with directors, producers, stars, spurned
spouses, and burned partners, Biskind looks at the landmark
movies of the 1970s and the people who made them while
frequently destroying themselves in the process. He
describes an era of gritty new realism and ethnicity
starring the likes of Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Dustin
Hoffman, and Jane Fonda. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46342.
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Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr..
RC 46355.
by Ron Chernow.
read by Bob Moore.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Chernow reveals the person and family secrets behind the
public demonization of the ruthless businessman who founded
Standard Oil. While revolutionizing the way the world
conducts business, Rockefeller also established
philanthropic foundations and emphasized scientific
research, all the while retaining his strong religious
beliefs. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46355.
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Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir.
RC 46395.
by Peter Balakian.
read by Steven Carpenter.
2 cassettes.
The author recalls his astonishment when, as a graduate
student, he discovers that his ancestors were victims of a
genocide in their native Armenia in 1915. Balakian's
relatives chose silence as a way of survival. Since that
time, the author claims, the Turkish government has run a
campaign to keep the story quiet. Violence and some strong
language. 1997.
RC 46395.
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Casanova: The Man Who Really Loved Women.
RC 46475.
by Lydia Flem.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
A psychoanalyst examines the life and memoirs of the self-
professed great lover. Describes Giacomo Casanova's pleasure
in reliving his experiences as he wrote twelve volumes of
his reflections. Analyzes his amorous pursuit of women. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46475.
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Open Lands: Travels through Russia's Once Forbidden Places.
RC 46500.
by Mark Taplin.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
An American diplomatic officer chronicles his travels
through seven Russian cities and regions that were
restricted zones prior to 1992. Describes the local scenes,
people, and historical events that took place in these areas
during the Soviet era. Violence. 1997.
RC 46500.
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Russia: People and Empire, 1552-1917.
RC 46501.
by Geoffrey Hosking.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
4 cassettes.
Traces the history of Russia as a nation and an empire up to
the year 1917. Asserts that the economic and political
processes of state building impeded the development of a
sense of national identity and cohesiveness among the
Russian people. 1997.
RC 46501.
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The Man Who Ate Everything: And Other Gastronomic Feats,
Disputes, and Pleasurable Pursuits.
RC 46513.
by Jeffrey Steingarten.
read by David Palmer.
4 cassettes.
Forty essays by the food critic of _Vogue_. To prepare for
his career, the author decided to become the perfect
omnivore. He rid his soul and palate of food phobias and
cravings. The consummate gourmet discourses on how to
achieve the crispiest French fry and why excessive
consumption of salad is detrimental to good health, among
other culinary deliberations. 1997.
RC 46513.
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In a Desert Garden: Love and Death among the Insects.
RC 46577.
by John Alcock.
read by Ted Stoddard.
2 cassettes.
A biologist recounts the experience and the results of
converting his Tempe, Arizona, yard into a desert ecosystem.
Describes his fascination with observing the march of
milkweed bugs, fighting earwigs, pollinating zucchini bees,
and the copulating cannibalism of mantises. 1997.
RC 46577.
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The Life and Times of Ron Brown: A Memoir by His Daughter.
RC 46580.
by Tracey L. Brown.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
3 cassettes.
Biography of the late secretary of commerce by his only
daughter. Traces Ron Brown's family history and his career
until the fatal 1996 plane crash in Bosnia. With a foreword
by U.S. president Bill Clinton. 1998.
RC 46580.
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River of Time.
RC 46582.
by Jon Swain.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
Account of the exodus in Vietnam and the fall of Cambodia to
the Khmer Rouge, which Swain witnessed as a foreign
correspondent in Indochina from 1970 to 1975. Although
shocked and horrified by the senseless killing around him,
Swain admired and appreciated both the French colonists and
native cultures he encountered. Violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 46582.
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Duke: The Life and Image of John Wayne.
RC 46583.
by Ronald L. Davis.
read by Michael Consoli.
3 cassettes.
Biography of movie star John Wayne, who began his Hollywood
career as a summer prop mover for actor Tom Mix at Fox
Studios. Wayne was befriended by director John Ford and soon
realized that a career as an actor was more interesting than
that of the lawyer he had left home to become. After ten
years of hard work, Wayne was a popular screen personality.
1998.
RC 46583.
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One Nation Indivisible: How Ethnic Separatism Threatens
America.
RC 46585.
by J. Harvie Wilkinson.
read by Bob Moore.
2 cassettes.
Examines the nature of ethnic diversity in America and the
ways that polarization undermines national unity. Warns that
certain laws and programs, such as affirmative action, which
are aimed at redressing past wrongs, are also serving to
foster racial separatism. 1997.
RC 46585.
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Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide.
RC 46615.
by Cecil Kuhne.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
A description of the thrills of whitewater rafting. Includes
the equipment, technique, and safety basics of the sport.
Also describes the anatomy of a river and environmental
protection information. Glossary and nationwide list of
rivers to explore. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1995.
RC 46615.
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Who's Afraid of Human Cloning?.
RC 46621.
by Gregory E. Pence.
read by David Elias.
2 cassettes.
A professor of philosophy and bioethics writes to allay some
of the fears about cloning, a practice he feels has been
condemned without logical discussion or debate. He examines
misconceptions surrounding cloning and presents arguments
both for and against human asexual reproduction using
religious and scientific rationalizations. 1998.
RC 46621.
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Woodworking Projects for the Garden: Forty Fun and Useful
Things for Folks Who Garden.
RC 46629.
by Richard Freudenberger.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
2 cassettes.
A woodworker's guide for constructing useful garden
accessories. Describes techniques, materials, and the
necessary tools. Presents scale drawings, plans, and
procedures for forty building projects. 1994.
RC 46629.
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The Epic of New York City.
RC 46643.
by Edward Robb Ellis.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
5 cassettes.
The social history of New York, New York. Covers the island
from its European discovery in the 1500s until Mayor John
Lindsay took office in the mid 1960s. Includes its scandals,
riots, innovations, and improvements through four and one-
half centuries. 1966.
RC 46643.
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Alexander Solzhenitsyn: A Century in His Life.
RC 46653.
by D.M. Thomas.
read by Ken Kliban.
5 cassettes.
A portrait of the celebrated Russian author, whose writings
awakened the world to the horrors of the Stalinist regime.
Traces his childhood following the Russian Revolution, his
heroic service during World War II, his internment in the
gulags, and his years of exile and repatriation. Violence.
1998.
RC 46653.
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Rhodes: The Race for Africa.
RC 46657.
by Antony Thomas.
read by John Horton.
3 cassettes.
The life of Cecil Rhodes, who was born in 1853 and sailed to
Africa at sixteen because of poor health. Describes his
modest beginning as a cotton farmer and his transformation
into a diamond magnate, who also earned a fortune in gold.
Rhodes annexed much of Africa for Great Britain and became
one of the most powerful, and mistrusted, men of his time.
1996.
RC 46657.
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Sahara Unveiled: A Journey across the Desert.
RC 46670.
by William Langewiesche.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
The author chronicles his journey through the Sahara Desert,
south from Algiers to Senegal, mostly by public
transportation. Describes his grueling travel across a harsh
terrain, the region's colonial history and current political
unrest, and the hardscrabble life of the indigenous Tuareg
nomads. 1996.
RC 46670.
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A Prayer for the City.
RC 46708.
by Buzz Bissinger.
read by Randy Atcher.
4 cassettes.
Portrait of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1990s and
its mayor, Edward Rendell, whom U.S. vice president Al Gore
called "America's mayor." Asserts that the city was in
crisis and on the brink of bankruptcy when Rendell took over
in 1992. Traces the key challenges that the civic leader
faced in keeping the city afloat. Strong language. 1997.
RC 46708.
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The 2,000-Year-Old Man in the Year 2000: The Book; Including
How to Not Die and Other Good Tips.
RC 46760.
by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner.
read by Ray Hagen.
1 cassette.
A zany memoir of a two-thousand-year-old man. Traces his
imagined life--his childhood in a prehistoric cave, his five
hundred marriages, and his facetious encounters with Jesus,
Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and other historic figures. Takes
aim at some absurd aspects of civilization. Strong language.
1997.
RC 46760.
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The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of America's
Man-Made Landscape.
RC 46797.
by James Howard Kunstler.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
Examines the evolution of the American landscape and how it
has changed since the arrival of the automobile. Kunstler
argues that the car has done away with downtown Main Streets
and coherent communities, and he explores the social,
spiritual, and economic impacts on human lives. Prequel to
_Home from Nowhere (RC 46798)_. 1993.
RC 46797.
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Home from Nowhere: Remaking Our Everyday World for the
Twenty-First Century.
RC 46798.
by James Howard Kunstler.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Geography of Nowhere (RC 46797)_,
Kunstler assails America's architectural environment in
which suburbs are "profoundly uncivil" and cities are "empty
shells." He calls for remaking our flawed surroundings to be
conducive to a more civil society. Strong language. 1996.
RC 46798.
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Florence Harding: The First Lady, the Jazz Age, and the
Death of America's Most Scandalous President.
RC 46805.
by Carl Sferrazza Anthony.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
5 cassettes.
In this biography Florence Harding is portrayed as an
immensely popular first lady. During the 1920s she
championed women's rights, helped establish the Veterans
Bureau, welcomed African American women to the White House,
and was her husband's political partner. She also endured
his adulterous affairs and numerous scandals. 1998.
RC 46805.
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The Man Made of Words: Essays, Stories, Passages.
RC 46821.
by N. Scott Momaday.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A collection of more than thirty years of writing by the
prizewinning Native American author. Momaday grew up hearing
Kiowa but thinking and speaking English and enchanted by
words. In these pieces recording a variety of experiences as
he journeys through the world, he reflects on the miracle of
language that defines human beings. 1997.
RC 46821.
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The Gospel of Germs: Men, Women, and the Microbe in American
Life.
RC 46833.
by Nancy Tomes.
read by Jill Ferris.
3 cassettes.
An account of the advances in public health standards and
practices between 1870 and 1930, which resulted from
Americans' growing awareness of germs and the diseases they
cause. Traces the scientific discoveries, progress in
education, and improvements in personal hygiene that
transformed American society. 1998.
RC 46833.
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Keats.
RC 46837.
by Andrew Motion.
read by Bill Wallace.
5 cassettes.
A biography of the English Romantic poet John Keats, who
died at twenty-five. Emphasizes Keats's political views as
well as his character and poetry. Reevaluates earlier
biographies and quotes from Keats's correspondence. Provides
the historical context of Keats's life in the early
nineteenth century. 1997.
RC 46837.
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The River War: An Account of the Re-Conquest of the Soudan.
RC 46843.
by Winston S. Churchill.
read by John Horton.
2 cassettes.
This eyewitness account of the British military campaign in
the Sudan was written by a future prime minister and first
published in 1899. Describes how, at age twenty-three, the
young Churchill maneuvered to become part of a military
action, hoping to lay the foundation for a political career.
The fourteen-year "river war" ultimately left Britain in
control of the Nile. 1997.
RC 46843.
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Spirit Moves: The Story of Six Generations of Native Women.
RC 46850.
by Loree Boyd.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
An account of the author's matrilineal family beginning with
Bird Song, her grandmother's grandmother. Portrays women
overcoming obstacles--abusive men, family patterns of
alcoholism, and the barriers created by a prejudiced
society--to create meaningful lives for themselves. Some
violence and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 46850.
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Spies of the Confederacy.
RC 46860.
by John Bakeless.
read by Randy Atcher.
3 cassettes.
An account of the Confederate espionage system, which at the
start of the Civil War was "already organized and highly
efficient, with tentacles reaching into the vital secrets of
the Federal government." Describes the daring exploits of
Rebel Rose, the Gray Ghost, and other agents. 1970.
RC 46860.
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You Don't Have to Be Blind to See.
RC 46869.
by Jim Stovall.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
The author, blind before the age of thirty as a result of
juvenile macular degeneration, encourages others to achieve
through their dreams. Using examples from his own life,
Stovall suggests that people can succeed by changing the way
they think. He recommends that once a path is decided,
people should find mentors to help them along the way. For
senior high and older readers. 1996.
RC 46869.
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Vincent van Gogh: Artist.
RC 46876.
by Peter Tyson.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
A biography of the Dutch painter born in 1853. Covers his
childhood and early career choices before deciding to be an
artist at age twenty-seven. Includes information on his
psychological problems and bouts of melancholia. Describes
van Gogh's affinity for southern France, where he produced
many paintings and where he committed suicide at age thirty-
seven. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
RC 46876.
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Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain.
RC 46887.
by Pete Egoscue.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Anatomical physiologist describes a menu of exercises
designed to rediscover the human template. He believes these
"E-cises" restore proper movement and eliminate pain by
pinpointing specific musculoskeletal functions that may have
been compromised by a variety of factors including a
sedentary lifestyle. 1998.
RC 46887.
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1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the Universe.
RC 46891.
by William A. Gutsch.
read by Lou Harpeneau.
3 cassettes.
Facts and comments about the solar system, including
chapters on the sun, the moon, stars, black holes, and the
search for extraterrestrial life. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
RC 46891.
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Coping with PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
RC 46903.
by Barbara Moe.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Explains puberty, ovulation, and menstruation as well as the
physical and emotional aspects of PMS. Includes sources for
additional information and recipes and lifestyle changes to
facilitate self-improvement. Also provides a glossary. For
senior high and older readers. 1998.
RC 46903.
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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity,
and the Making of the _Oxford English_ _Dictionary_.
RC 46906.
by Simon Winchester.
read by Corrie James.
2 cassettes.
An account of the unusual circumstances leading to the
friendship between the _Oxford English Dictionary_'s editor,
Dr. James Murray, and one of its most prolific contributors,
Dr. W.C. Minor, an American criminal. Relates the details of
Dr. Minor's crime and its aftermath and how he first began
his correspondence with Dr. Murray. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46906.
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The Ten Commandments: The Significance of God's Laws in
Everyday Life.
RC 46912.
by Laura Schlessinger and Stewart Vogel.
read by Susan Nardone.
3 cassettes.
With the help of a rabbi, Dr. Laura, a syndicated radio
talk-show therapist, explains the importance of each of the
Ten Commandments in late-1990s society. Using quotations
from both the Old and New Testament, she reinforces the
concepts that are the basis for Western civilization.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 46912.
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Lindbergh.
RC 46913.
by A. Scott Berg.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
5 cassettes.
The authorized biography of the pilot who became a symbol of
the aviation age. Describes Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic
flight as the defining moment of his life. Discusses his
role in the development of aviation for use in war and
peacetime. Explores facets of Lindbergh's public and private
images. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46913.
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The Best American Sports Writing, 1997.
RC 46929.
edited by George Plimpton.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
Twenty-one articles from 1997 written about sports of all
types. Includes an excerpt on the tragic climbing of Mount
Everest from Jon Krakauer's _Into Thin Air (RC 44525)_, a
piece by Gay Talese on Muhammad Ali in Cuba, and another by
Gary Smith on Tiger Woods. 1997.
RC 46929.
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The Modern Ark: The Story of Zoos: Past, Present, and
Future.
RC 46936.
by Vicki Croke.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
Examines the changing nature of zoos in the United States.
Contrasts the traditional model of concrete cells with the
"new zoo" that provides a more natural habitat. Discusses
the modern goals of educating visitors, conducting research,
protecting endangered species, and preserving genetic
diversity. 1997.
RC 46936.
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The Names of Things: A Passage in the Egyptian Desert.
RC 46940.
by Susan Brind Morrow.
read by Nanette Savard.
1 cassette.
In this memoir-cum-travelog, Morrow describes her upstate
New York family and how her love of language and nature
developed. Originally attracted to Egyptian hieroglyphs more
than Egypt itself, she first went there with an
archaeological team in 1980. She muses about the origins of
words while exploring the solace of the desert wilderness.
1997.
RC 46940.
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On Stage, Off Stage: A Memoir.
RC 46945.
by Rgine Crespin.
read by Nanette Savard.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of the French opera singer, who says that
singing is her joy and priority. She recalls childhood
memories of duets with her Italian grandmother and discusses
her musical career from the late 1950s to her farewell galas
in Paris in 1990. She also describes her family, her love
life, and her battles with cancer. 1997.
RC 46945.
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Like Judgment Day: The Ruin and Redemption of a Town Called
Rosewood.
RC 46947.
by Michael D'Orso.
read by Rick Foucheux.
3 cassettes.
In January 1923 the African American mill town of Rosewood,
Florida, was destroyed by a mob seeking a rape suspect. An
unknown number of people were killed, and the townspeople
never returned. For decades no one spoke of the tragedy
until _Sixty Minutes_ broadcast the story in December 1983.
Violence and strong language. 1996.
RC 46947.
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Wings and Warriors: My Life as a Naval Aviator.
RC 46955.
by Donald D. Engen.
read by Jeff Baker.
4 cassettes.
Memoir of a naval aviator over "twenty-five years of
technological and flying development in the U.S. Navy from
the 1940s into the 1960s." Traces the integration of jet
aircraft into naval operations, describing how jets have
transformed aviation warfare. 1997.
RC 46955.
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Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rabble-Rouser.
RC 46957.
by Rita Mae Brown.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
4 cassettes.
Autobiography of the openly lesbian novelist who has
coauthored mysteries with her cat, Sneaky Pie. Describes her
illegitimate birth, adoption by relatives, and southern
childhood; how she became an advocate for women's rights;
and her relationships with tennis star Martina Navratilova
and author Fannie Flagg. Some strong language. 1997.
RC 46957.
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The Science, Spread, and Therapy of HIV Disease: Everything
You Need to Know but Had No Idea Who to Ask.
RC 46966.
by Michael A. DiSpezio.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
In question-and-answer format, the book explains what the
AIDS virus is and how to treat it. Includes tests for each
segment and a list of Internet sites that provide further
information. For senior high and older readers. 1998.
RC 46966.
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The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining.
RC 46968.
by Sally Quinn.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Quinn, known for her coverage of the social scene in
Washington, D.C., as well as the parties she gives, offers
suggestions on how to have a successful party for a few or
for a few hundred people. Her two main rules are to treat
her guests as she likes to be treated, and to have a good
time. 1997.
RC 46968.
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The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life.
RC 46970.
by Steven Watts.
read by Steven Carpenter.
4 cassettes.
Both a biography of Walt Disney and a social study of the
Disney enterprise and its influence on American values.
Traces Disney's family, the growth of his company, and the
cultural impact of the multi-billion-dollar corporation.
1997.
RC 46970.
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Sotheby's: The Inside Story.
RC 47021.
by Peter Watson.
read by Bob Kuhn.
3 cassettes.
An account of journalist Watson's investigation of the well-
known art auction house in London. Recalls how he learned of
possible illegal operations from James Hodges, a former
employee of the company. In order to verify the story,
Watson planned a sting operation in which an Italian
painting was to be sold at auction in London. The story also
aired on CBS's _60 Minutes_. 1997.
RC 47021.
##

Murder Most Rare: The Female Serial Killer.
RC 47023.
by Michael D. Kelleher and C.L. Kelleher.
read by Jeremy Gage.
2 cassettes.
A study of nearly one hundred female serial killers
outlining their motives, methods, and eventual punishments.
Organized into ten chapters by category of murder such as:
black widows, revenge, angels of death, and team killers.
Some violence. 1998.
RC 47023.
##

The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to
Understand His World.
RC 47037.
by Daniel J. Boorstin.
read by Gordon Gould.
3 cassettes.
The former librarian of congress completes his trilogy begun
with _The Discoverers (RC 20145)_, followed by _The Creators
(RC 35507)_, with this account of the people he considers
"seekers." Boorstin defines three epochs of searching: the
age of prophets and philosophers, the age of communal
seeking, and finally the age of social science. 1998.
RC 47037.
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Kaddish.
RC 47043.
by Leon Wieseltier.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
4 cassettes.
Wieseltier had not lived according to Jewish law for more
than twenty years. Yet when his father died in 1996,
Wieseltier recited the mourner's kaddish and continued to do
so three times a day for a year. He also began to question
what he was saying and why. This spiritual journal recounts
his inquiry into the origins and meanings of the kaddish and
of his responsibility to his parents and to the past.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 47043.
##

Ranting Again.
RC 47083.
by Dennis Miller.
read by Barry Bernson.
1 cassette.
In this companion to _The Rants (RC 42042)_, the television
comedian continues to humorously seethe. Topics include
President Bill Clinton, immigration, and parenthood. His
solution for quickly obtaining gun control is to remove the
metal detectors in Washington, D.C., congressional
buildings. Strong language. 1998.
RC 47083.
##

Living with Our Genes: Why They Matter More Than You Think.
RC 47085.
by Dean Hamer and Peter Copeland.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
A geneticist explores the links between DNA and a person's
temperament. Avers that specific genes predispose
individuals toward anxiety, thrill-seeking, violence,
homosexuality, and addiction. Cautions that our genes
influence who we are but do not predestine our lives. 1998.
RC 47085.
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Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday
Life.
RC 47088.
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
read by Randy Davidson.
1 cassette.
Advises taking charge of one's life by choosing activities
that engage the entire body and the mind. The author
describes "flow" as a source of psychic energy that focuses
attention and motivates people to act. Argues that using
individual initiative and personal choice leads to a more
interesting existence. 1997.
RC 47088.
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The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage
and Kindness.
RC 47090.
by Kristin Von Kreisler.
read by Carol Dines.
2 cassettes.
The author presents a collection of anecdotes to demonstrate
that animals are capable of being kind and compassionate.
She tells of animals that helped their owners during medical
emergencies, of those that rescued people, and of others who
assisted in providing emotional therapy. Her subjects
include dogs, cats, pigs, horses, and even an iguana. 1997.
RC 47090.
##

Agent of Destiny: The Life and Times of General Winfield
Scott.
RC 47093.
by John S.D. Eisenhower.
read by Lou Harpenau.
4 cassettes.
A portrait of a distinguished military leader in the first
half of the nineteenth century. Traces his youth in
Virginia, his legal training, and his performance in the War
of 1812 and the Mexican War of the 1840s. Depicts the
personal vanity and arrogance that marred his reputation as
a brilliant soldier. 1997.
RC 47093.
##

Coping with Migraines and Other Headaches.
RC 47095.
by Andrea Votava.
read by Carol Dines.
1 cassette.
Provides a definition and discussion of headaches--types,
causes, cures, and self-help techniques for alleviating
them. Explores alternative as well as traditional
approaches. Includes a glossary and a list of relevant
organizations and web sites for further research. For senior
high and older readers. 1997.
RC 47095.
##

Machine Beauty: Elegance and the Heart of Technology.
RC 47096.
by David Gelernter.
read by Andy Chappell.
1 cassette.
Explains the computer revolution as a quest for beauty,
which the author defines as "a happy marriage of simplicity
and power." Discusses the notion of practical beauty as the
goal and driving force for developing unobtrusive software
that readily appeals to users and that can augment human
intellect. 1998.
RC 47096.
##

Comets: Creators and Destroyers.
RC 47099.
by David H. Levy.
read by Randy Davidson.
1 cassette.
The discoverer of twenty-two comets, including Shoemaker-
Levy 9, describes his work and tells how "these flying balls
of ice and dust have shaped the course of life on Earth."
Surveys the history of comets beginning four billion years
ago and describes a likely scenario for a large comet
striking the earth in the future. 1998.
RC 47099.
##

The Light in the Skull: An Odyssey of Medical Discovery.
RC 47100.
by Ronald Glasser.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
A historical survey of medical research examines a broad
sample of infectious diseases and the scientists who studied
them. Discusses the fact that initial observations are often
refuted in favor of prevailing beliefs. For senior high
readers. 1997.
RC 47100.
##

An Exhibit Denied: Lobbying the History of _Enola Gay_.
RC 47104.
by Martin Harwit.
read by Roy Avers.
4 cassettes.
Former director of the National Air and Space Museum
discusses the original _Enola Gay_ exhibit, planned to mark
the fiftieth anniversary of World War II, and the ensuing
controversy. Traces the research and preparations for the
display that prompted the U.S. Congress to demand its
cancellation and led to Harwit's resignation. 1996.
RC 47104.
##

Prescription for Disaster: The Hidden Dangers in Your
Medicine Cabinet.
RC 47109.
by Thomas J. Moore.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Noting that almost a million people per year suffer from the
side effects of medication, the author warns patients to
discuss the potential dangers of their medicine with a
physician. Presents effective methods of conversing with
doctors. Describes the way medicine is regulated in this
country and calls for an overhaul of the system. 1998.
RC 47109.
##

The Mozart Effect: Tapping the Power of Music to Heal the
Body, Strengthen the Mind, and Unlock the Creative Spirit.
RC 47110.
by Don Campbell.
read by Andy Chappell.
2 cassettes.
A classical musician and educational director explains how
music can be an alternative healing method. He cites his
personal experiences and those of many others. He also
illustrates how people integrate the concept of musical
healing--using ears, voice, and choice of music--into their
daily lives. 1997.
RC 47110.
##

Wraps: Easy Recipes for Handheld Meals.
RC 47118.
by Mary Corpening Barber and others.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Fifty recipes for preparing a wide variety of fillings
wrapped in tortillas. Examples are tofu twister, sloppy joe,
hungry Hungarian, Vietnamese wrap-ease, trail mix, and ice
cream wrapwich. Includes choices for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and dessert. 1997.
RC 47118.
##

Coping with Diabetes.
RC 47119.
by Pat Kelly.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Describes different types of diabetes and how they are
diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication,
and monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
RC 47119.
##

Mars and Venus Starting Over: A Practical Guide for Finding
Love Again after a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of
a Loved One.
RC 47134.
by John Gray.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
The author of _Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (RC
35918)_ offers suggestions on opening one's self to love
after the death of a mate or after a divorce. Describes the
healing process common to both men and women. Explains the
differences in the ways males and females resolve loss.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 47134.
##

Landscapes of the Heart: A Memoir.
RC 47156.
by Elizabeth Spencer.
read by Pam Ward.
2 cassettes.
Recollections of the twentieth-century southern writer known
for her short stories and novels. Spencer describes her
formative years in Carrollton, Mississippi. She explains how
her education at Vanderbilt University expanded her world.
Spencer also discusses her friendships with Eudora Welty,
Saul Bellow, and John Cheever, among other authors. 1998.
RC 47156.
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A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman.
RC 47159.
by Charles W. Dryden.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Autobiography by a retired lieutenant colonel of the United
States Air Force who was one of the original African
American fighter pilots in World War II. Dryden discusses
his experiences in a segregated military institution where
he and his colleagues, although they never lost a bomber,
were denied privileges at American bases because of their
race. 1997.
RC 47159.
##

Helping Your Depressed Teenager: A Guide for Parents and 
Caregivers.
RC 47166.
by Gerald D. Oster and Sarah S. Montgomery.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Guide to the symptoms and various treatments available for
teenagers dealing with depression. Discusses the difference
between typical teen behavior and serious psychological
depression. Includes information on suicide, substance
abuse, sexuality, and inheritable conditions. 1995.
RC 47166.
##

A Woman's Guide to Savvy Investing: Everything You Need to
Know to Protect Your Future.
RC 47177.
by Marsha Bertrand.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Practical advice on managing money--from investing in stocks
and bonds to choosing an advisor and reading newsletters
while having fun doing so. Explains financial terminology
and how to analyze a company. Glossary included. 1998.
RC 47177.
##

Like Men of War: Black Troops in the Civil War, 1862-1865.
RC 47179.
by Noah Andre Trudeau.
read by Bill Wallace.
4 cassettes.
A producer at National Public Radio reconstructs the combat
history of African American troops during the Civil War.
Describes skirmishes and battles, including the massacre of
captured African American Union soldiers at Fort Pillow,
Tennessee, and the defeat of Fort Fisher, North Carolina.
Some violence and some strong language. 1998.
RC 47179.
##

Life in War-Torn Bosnia.
RC 47182.
by Diane Yancey.
read by Steven Carpenter.
1 cassette.
Describes ancient feuds between Serbs, Croats, and Muslims
that exploded into civil war in the former country of
Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Examines the history of the region
and its different cultures, religions, and multiple wars.
Depicts everyday struggles including those unique to
children. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
RC 47182.
##

Mahler: A Biography.
RC 47184.
by Jonathan Carr.
read by Peter Gil.
2 cassettes.
Traces the late-Romantic composer's path from Austria to
America. Highlights Mahler's childhood and musical life in
Central Europe until his early forties when he met and
married the beautiful and much younger Alma Schindler. In
the last decade of his life, he composed some of his most
renowned works and moved from Europe to New York. 1997.
RC 47184.
##

Victor Hugo.
RC 47196.
by Graham Robb.
read by Annie Wauters.
5 cassettes.
Biography of the nineteenth-century French author, Victor
Hugo. In addition to writing poems, plays, and novels, Hugo
was a painter and architect. Living through the French
Revolution and Napoleonic eras, Hugo became a radical
political thinker who was exiled from both France and Great
Britain. Winner of the Whitbread Award. 1997.
RC 47196.
##

The Difference between God and Larry Ellison: Inside Oracle
Corporation (God Doesn't Think He's Larry Ellison).
RC 47199.
by Mike Wilson.
read by Michael Consoli.
3 cassettes.
A chronicle of the founding of Oracle Software Corporation
by the fifth-richest man in the United States. The author,
an investigative reporter, interviewed owner Larry Ellison,
his friends, and his employees in order to present this
inside view of the company. Some strong language. 1997.
RC 47199.
##

The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II.
RC 47203.
by Ben Pimlott.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
5 cassettes.
The author describes how Elizabeth, who was never expected
to become queen, was thrust toward the role after her
uncle's abdication as king. Pimlott suggests that through no
fault of Elizabeth's, political and social upheavals and
scandals involving her children have come to threaten the
existence of the monarchy since she began her reign in 1952.
1996.
RC 47203.
##

The Americans: The Colonial Experience.
RC 47246.
by Daniel J. Boorstin.
read by Robert Sams.
4 cassettes.
Covering American history up to the 1780s, historian
Boorstin discusses how settlers' dreams were transformed by
the reality of life in America, how communities were
developed with visions not obstructed by the past, how a new
language style developed, and how these experiences shaped
Americans' views on peace and war. Prequel to _The
Americans: The National Experience (RC 47247)_. 1958.
RC 47246.
##

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II: 101 More Stories of
Life, Love, and Learning.
RC 47252.
compiled by Jack Canfield and others.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Poems, stories, and anecdotes written by teenagers are
arranged by theme including relationships, friends and
family, growing up, and making a difference. Sequel to
_Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853)_. For senior
high and older readers. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47252.
##

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 3.
RC 47255.
by Neale Donald Walsch.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
In _Conversations with God, Book 1 (RC 44643)_, Walsch
discussed individual truths, and in Book 2 (RC 44644),
global truths. In this volume, which deals with universal
truths, Walsch answers such questions as "What is time?"
"What happens when you die?" and "What will be the fate of
the planet?" Bestseller 1998.
RC 47255.
##

The Virtues of Aging.
RC 47259.
by Jimmy Carter.
read by Michael Consoli.
1 cassette.
A former U.S. president provides suggestions on how to live
a happy and productive life after retirement. Discusses the
challenges that confront people as they age, including
finances, health, and leisure time. Describes how the
Carters, like millions of others, encountered unpleasant
circumstances and remedied the situations. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47259.
##

Ernie Pyle's War: America's Eyewitness to World War II.
RC 47264.
by James Tobin.
read by Ted Stoddard.
3 cassettes.
Biography of the journalist whose columns on the German
bombing of London in December 1940 were immediately popular
back in the United States. Provides information on Pyle's
personal life and career; traces his perspective on covering
the war from the ordinary soldier's viewpoint; includes
quotes from his writings that ended with his death near
Okinawa in April 1945. 1997.
RC 47264.
##

Simply Speaking: How to Communicate Your Ideas with Style,
Substance, and Clarity.
RC 47267.
by Peggy Noonan.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
2 cassettes.
A former speechwriter for U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and
George Bush offers "advice and anecdotes about the writing
and giving of speeches." Exhorts both veteran and novice
speakers to organize their message using logic, sincerity,
humor, and short sentences, while keeping the speech under
twenty minutes. 1998.
RC 47267.
##

Zarafa: A Giraffe's True Story, from Deep in Africa to the
Heart of Paris.
RC 47271.
by Michael Allin.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
Describes the 1827 arrival in Paris of the first giraffe, a
royal gift to King Charles X of France from Muhammad Ali,
the ruler of Egypt. Provides the historical background that
led to her journey from the Sudan down the Nile River to
Alexandria, across the Mediterranean Sea, and to her
triumphal march from Marseille to her presentation at Saint-
Cloud. 1998.
RC 47271.
##

The Mirror of Lida Sal: Tales Based on Mayan Myths and
Guatemalan Legends.
RC 47278.
by Miguel Angel Asturias.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
Ten pieces of myth-based fiction by the 1967 Nobel laureate.
In the title story, Lida, a young dishwasher for a
restaurant, seeks to capture a rich man's love through a
local custom. Seeing herself in a full-length mirror proves
to be the most difficult requirement. 1997.
RC 47278.
##

Dave Barry Turns Fifty.
RC 47313.
by Dave Barry.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette.
Florida columnist and author focuses his humor on the aging
of baby boomers. He gives highlights of each of the
"formative boomer years" from 1947, when he was born, to
1974. Barry grumbles about such issues as failing eyesight,
retirement planning, and not being "hip" anymore. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47313.
##

The African-American Soldier: From Crispus Attucks to Colin
Powell.
RC 47314.
by Michael Lee Lanning.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
History of the role of African Americans in the armed
services from colonial days to the 1990s. The author, a
retired lieutenant colonel, describes the military climate
of each conflict and the contributions of African Americans
in defense of their country. 1997.
RC 47314.
##

Chocolate for a Woman's Heart: Seventy-seven Stories of
Love, Kindness, and Compassion to Nourish Your Soul and
Sweeten Your Dreams.
RC 47318.
edited by Kay Allenbaugh.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Collection of heartfelt essays by a wide variety of female
contributors, including ministers, professional speakers,
novelists, and mothers. Topics range from divine
intervention to falling in love to overcoming depression.
1998.
RC 47318.
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Light Years: A Memoir.
RC 47335.
by Le Anne Schreiber.
read by Jill Ferris.
1 cassette.
Although Schreiber has always craved sunlight, it was only
when she was almost forty that she left indoor Manhattan for
outdoor upstate New York. She reflects on the reasons for
changing her lifestyle and what happened to her in the next
decade. The subsequent deaths of her mother, then her
father, then her brother bring further self-evaluation and
reminiscences. 1996.
RC 47335.
##

Sensible Justice: Alternatives to Prison.
RC 47336.
by David C. Anderson.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Discusses a variety of rehabilitative programs being used as
less costly alternatives to imprisoning criminals. Analyzes
the effectiveness of such sanctions as house arrest,
community service, military-style boot camps, and various
therapeutic regimes. 1998.
RC 47336.
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The Meaning of Prayer.
RC 47339.
by Harry Emerson Fosdick.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Gives daily readings with biblical support for the power of
prayer. Questions appear at the end of each chapter for
individual or group use. 1949.
RC 47339.
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A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American
Adolescence.
RC 47342.
by Patricia Hersch.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
After studying a diverse group of suburban adolescents for
three years, the author contends that the baby-boom
generation essentially neglects its youth. She observes that
the majority of teens are left alone and unsupervised at a
time when they most need adult guidance. Consequently, she
asserts, many of them participate in unhealthy behaviors.
Some strong language. 1998.
RC 47342.
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The Minuteman: Restoring an Army of the People.
RC 47344.
by Gary Hart.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A former senator and presidential candidate critiques
America's post-Cold War military structure as "muscle-bound,
confused, wasteful, and desperately in search of a mission."
Argues for maintaining a small, professional "911 force"
backed up by a larger reserve "army of the people." 1998.
RC 47344.
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On Death and Dying.
RC 47351.
by Elisabeth Kbler-Ross.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A physician and psychiatrist contends that societal changes
have created a fear of death at a time when the aging
population needs to understand and contend with it. The
doctor summarizes coping mechanisms that help terminally ill
people to achieve acceptance and to find hope. Discusses
family issues and therapy. 1969.
RC 47351.
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Hamilton's Blessing: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Our
National Debt.
RC 47354.
by John Steele Gordon.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Traces the history of the U.S. government and economic
thinking over two hundred years. Examines the origins and
importance of the national debt, the banking and tax
systems, the establishment of the federal reserve, and the
invention of the war bond. Explains how policies instituted
by Hamilton and Jefferson remain relevant. 1997.
RC 47354.
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Dancing with Strangers: A Memoir.
RC 47358.
by Mel Watkins.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Autobiography by the first African American editor at the
_New York Times Book Review_ and author of a book on African
American humor, _On the Real Side (RC 41288)_. Watkins
recalls his upbringing in Ohio during the forties and
fifties, his scholarship at Colgate University, and the
resulting culture shock. Watkins there decided that he would
personally abandon the concept of race. Some strong
language. 1998.
RC 47358.
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At the President's Side: The Vice Presidency in the
Twentieth Century.
RC 47365.
edited by Timothy Walch.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Collection of essays about twentieth-century vice presidents
from Theodore Roosevelt to Dan Quayle and about the office
itself. Contributors include American history professors,
journalists, directors of presidential libraries, and
political advisors. 1997.
RC 47365.
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Healthy Living with Diabetes.
RC 47367.
by Margot Joan Fromer.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
The author emphasizes control of lifestyle as key to
controlling the disease. Provides practical tips for diet
and exercise. Recommends methods of self-monitoring of blood
glucose level and following medication instructions
correctly. Discusses prevention of health complications.
Includes chapters on childhood diabetes and parental
responsibilities. 1998.
RC 47367.
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Grow Up! How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy
Adult.
RC 47368.
by Frank Pittman.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A psychiatrist depicts the traits that lead people to
happiness as adults--mainly by becoming responsible. He
laments the collapse of patriarchy and the rise of a
narcissistic society that has led to a nation of victims.
Discusses marriage, parenting, divorce, and how to become a
grown-up man or woman. 1998.
RC 47368.
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Eat the Rich.
RC 47385.
by P.J. O'Rourke.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes.
In a treatise on economics by a conservative humorist, the
author visits Wall Street to learn how the stock market
works. He then ventures to different countries with diverse
economic systems to see which succeed. Concludes with the
observation that the free market equals economic truth and
wealth. Some strong language. Bestseller__ 1998.
RC 47385.
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Storm of the Century.
RC 47485.
by Stephen King.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Screenplay for a TV miniseries. General store owner Mike
Anderson recounts what happened when a blizzard struck
Little Tall Island, Maine, and Andre Linoge arrived for a
horror-filled visit. Eighty-year-old Martha Clarendon was
the first to see the stranger, and he killed her with his
wolf-headed cane. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.
RC 47485.
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...And the Horse He Rode in On: The People v. Kenneth Starr.
RC 47496.
by James Carville.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
A Democratic political analyst contends that U.S.
independent counsel Ken Starr's four-year (1994-1998),
forty-million-dollar investigation of the Whitewater affair
was a right-wing conspiracy to unseat President William
Clinton. Alleges that Republicans bribed and threatened
people in pursuit of their goals. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47496.
##

Betrayal: How the Clinton Administration Undermined American
Security.
RC 48196.
by Bill Gertz.
read by Roy Avers.
2 cassettes.
_Washington Times_ reporter on national security and defense
issues cites Pentagon, State Department, and White House
sources to argue that president Clinton's foreign policy
decisions have weakened U.S. prospects for peace and
stability. Includes copies of government documents to
support his claims. Bestseller 1999.
RC 48196.
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_Cassettes Fiction_

Mexican Hat.
RC 45203.
by Michael McGarrity.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Kevin Kerney was Santa Fe chief of detectives in _Tularosa
(RC 43385)_ but is now working as a temporary forest ranger.
Despite threats, he is soon trying to sort out a series of
poachings. He also must deal with a long-standing ranching-
family feud, a long-ago murder, and a current paramilitary
movement. Strong language and violence. 1997.
RC 45203.
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Mortal Stakes.
RC 46112.
by Robert B. Parker.
read by Ray Foushee.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Spenser, P.I., is hired to find out if Red Sox star pitcher
Marty Rabb is deliberately causing his team to lose. Spenser
investigates Marty's family first and soon finds evidence
that points to none other than Mrs. Rabb. Some violence and
some strong language. 1975.
RC 46112.
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The Rise of Endymion.
RC 46115.
by Dan Simmons.
read by John Polk.
6 cassettes.
Aenea comes of age in this sequel to _Endymion (RC 45928)_.
The Pax forms an alliance with the TechnoCore and declares
war on the threatening Ousters. The Pax is also looking for
Aenea, who is currently on Earth preparing to outwit the Pax
and the Core with her lover, Raul Endymion. Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46115.
##

Hornblower and the _Atropos_.
RC 46119.
by C.S. Forester.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
After riding through the Cotswolds with his family on a
canal boat, Hornblower heads to London and takes command of
the _Atropos_, the flagship for Lord Nelson's funeral
procession. Hornblower then travels to the Mediterranean to
recover lost treasures and challenge a Spanish ship more
than twice the size of the _Atropos_. Sequel to _Hornblower
and the_ Hotspur _(RC 46118)_. 1953.
RC 46119.
##

Magnificat.
RC 46266.
by Julian May.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Diamond Mask (RC 40120)_, humans now
enjoy membership in the Galactic Milieu and mingle with
numerous races of the galaxy. But then ethnocentrism,
encouraged by the rebel Marc Remillard, rears its ugly head.
Marc's brother Jack the Bodiless and the young woman Diamond
Mask must stop the anarchists' scheme. Strong language and
violence. 1996.
RC 46266.
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The Warding of Witch World.
RC 46375.
by Andre Norton.
read by Mary Kane.
4 cassettes.
Alizondern nobles allow evil to flood into Witch World when
they open their gates to other worlds. All of the ancient
enemies in Witch World, including Simon Tregarth, Eydryth,
Destree n'Regnant, the Falconers, and the Keplian Mares,
unite to search out and close all of the entrances in order
to save their planet. 1996.
RC 46375.
##

The Complete Stories.
RC 46377.
by Bernard Malamud.
read by David Elias.
5 cassettes.
Collection of fifty-five previously published stories
written between 1940 and 1984. They demonstrate Malamud's
development from narratives grounded in the real-life
surroundings of his parents' Brooklyn grocery to tales of
fantasy written later in life. Concludes with experimental
pieces about Virginia Woolf and Alma, wife of composer
Gustav Mahler. 1997.
RC 46377.
##

Dr. Neruda's Cure for Evil.
RC 46390.
by Rafael Yglesias.
read by Jeff Baker.
5 cassettes.
Psychiatrist Rafael Neruda tries to understand why one of
his long-term patients, Gene Kenny, has murdered his ex-wife
and committed suicide. Divided into sections, the story
first presents Dr. Neruda's memoir, then Gene's case
history, and finally Neruda's unusual investigation of
Gene's actions. Some descriptions of sex, some strong
language, and some violence. 1996.
RC 46390.
##

The Best American Short Stories, 1997: Selected from U.S.
and Canadian Magazines.
RC 46406.
edited by E. Annie Proulx.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
4 cassettes.
In a departure from the usual alphabetical format, this
year's collection is arranged into four categories to serve
as a "reminder of the rich possibilities of the story
form...." Manners and Right Behavior includes a story by
Robert Stone; Identifying the Stranger has one by Cynthia
Ozick; Perceived Social Values includes a story by Clyde
Edgerton; and Rites of Passage includes Tobias Wolff. 1997.
RC 46406.
##

The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel of Fevers, Delirium, and
Discovery.
RC 46450.
by Amitav Ghosh.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Antar, an Egyptian computer analyst working in New York, is
intrigued by an ID card that once belonged to Murugan--a
researcher who disappeared years ago. Murugan was studying
the work of Ronald Ross, who had discovered the malaria-
mosquito connection. Tracking Murugan leads Antar to an
alternate interpretation of medical history. Some strong
language. 1995.
RC 46450.
##

The Young Savages.
RC 46483.
by Fred Mustard Stewart.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The_ _Magnificent Savages (RC 46482)_,
Justin Savage and his family are living a comfortable life
in 1880s New York City. Johnny Savage decides to find
adventure out west with his college buddy Teddy Roosevelt.
His half-sister, Julie, who is half-Chinese, is treated as a
pariah and decides to return to China. Some violence and
some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 46483.
##

Getting Off Clean.
RC 46492.
by Timothy Murphy.
read by Christopher Hurt.
3 cassettes.
High schooler Eric Fitzpatrick strives to conceal the
homosexual desires that could ruin his life. When he becomes
sexually involved with a wealthy, black prep school student,
a racially charged murder embroils the town in strife and
forces Eric to reveal his painful secret. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46492.
##

Deryni Magic: A Grimoire.
RC 46574.
by Katherine Kurtz.
read by John Polk.
3 cassettes.
In this companion book to her Deryni novels, Kurtz presents
a collection of spells and recipes, ritual procedures, and
magical instructions used by the healers in the novels.
1990.
RC 46574.
##

My Heart Laid Bare.
RC 46575.
by Joyce Carol Oates.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
5 cassettes.
Abraham Licht arrives in the village of Muirkirk, New York,
in 1891 with his curious family in tow. A con artist,
Abraham disappears for months at a time. Growing up, the
children of different mothers learn their father's tricks
and manufacture their own scams and schemes, including
murder. Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46575.
##

Bringing Out the Dead.
RC 46599.
by Joe Connelly.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Chronicles two hectic days in the life of paramedic Frank
Pierce, as he steers his ambulance through New York's
streets to the aid of people who experience heart attacks,
drug overdoses, and other crises. In saving their lives,
Pierce seeks relief from the pain in his own. Strong
language and violence. 1998.
RC 46599.
##

_The_ _Dancing Girl of Izu_ and Other Stories.
RC 46623.
by Yasunari Kawabata.
read by Robert Sams.
1 cassette.
Twenty-three pieces by Japan's first Nobel laureate, all but
one written before 1930. "The Dancing Girl of Izu," first
published in 1925, appears here in an unabridged translation
that conveys a youth's attraction to a young female
entertainer. Eighteen selections are brief "palm-of-the-
hand" stories. 1997.
RC 46623.
##

Donnerjack.
RC 46627.
by Roger Zelazny and Jane Lindskold.
read by Rick Rohan.
4 cassettes.
In a pact with Death, Donnerjack agrees to give up his
firstborn for the return of his lover Ayradyss. Donnerjack
does not know that conception is even possible, because he
is from Verite, the real world, while Ayradyss is from
Virtu, the virtual world. But once reunited, they produce a
son. 1997.
RC 46627.
##

The Universal Donor.
RC 46630.
by Craig Nova.
read by Gary Roan.
2 cassettes.
Dr. Terry McKechnie is working in the emergency room when
his adulterous lover, Virginia Lee, is admitted with a
snakebite. When Lee reacts adversely to the antivenin and
needs a transfusion of rare blood, McKechnie goes to great
lengths to locate a donor. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46630.
##

My Brother Michael.
RC 46631.
by Janis Owens.
read by Jeremy Gage.
2 cassettes.
Gabe Catts has always secretly loved Myra, the girl next
door. While attending college up north, he drowns his
distress in alcohol over her marriage to his brother,
Michael. Later Michael, dying from cancer, asks Gabe to
return home and look after his estate, including Michael's
family. Strong language and violence. 1997.
RC 46631.
##

Bed of Roses.
RC 46634.
by Katherine Stone.
read by Mimi Black.
2 cassettes.
Actress Cassandra Winter has been brutally attacked and lies
near death in a Los Angeles hospital. Besides her lover, the
one man who demands to see her is Chase Tessier, who claims
she is his wife. In a series of flashbacks, the connection
between Cassandra and Chase, as well as the rest of the
Tessier family, is revealed, along with long-kept secrets
that threaten to destroy many people. 1998.
RC 46634.
##

The Last Best Hope.
RC 46635.
by Ed McBain.
read by Norm Thibeault.
2 cassettes.
Florida attorney Matthew Hope calls on Steve Carella, of New
York's 87th Precinct, for help in locating Jill Lawton's
missing husband, Jack. Hope and Carella run into a
mysterious gang that is planning to rob a small Florida
museum of an ancient Greek artifact. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 46635.
##

The Adrian Mole Diaries: _The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole,
Aged 13-3/4_; _The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole_.
RC 46651.
by Sue Townsend.
read by George Holmes.
2 cassettes.
British teenager records his worries about being short, his
parents, his dog, choosing a career, and daily events in
England in the 1980s. Originally published as two separate
volumes in 1982 and 1985. For junior and senior high
readers. 1985.
RC 46651.
##

Time to Depart.
RC 46659.
by Lindsey Davis.
read by Gordon Gould.
3 cassettes.
Rome, A.D. 72. Private investigator Marcus Falco and his
friend Petro hope to see the end of organized crime with the
death sentence for underworld boss Balbinus Pius. But Roman
law gives the condemned man "time to depart." When crime
continues to flourish, the two become suspicious that
Balbinus has returned. 1995.
RC 46659.
##

Holy Fire.
RC 46665.
by Bruce Sterling.
read by Suzanne Toren.
3 cassettes.
Being healthy, conservative, and self-sufficient at age
ninety-four is no longer satisfying to Mia Ziemann after she
talks to a dying former lover. She risks experimental
twenty-first century medical procedures that change her body
to a twenty-year-old's, hoping also for love, creativity,
and spontaneity. 1996.
RC 46665.
##

Amerika.
RC 46668.
by Franz Kafka.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
First written in German in 1927, this novel expresses the
author's rejection of the capitalist system. Karl Rossmann,
a young immigrant to America, is snubbed by his relatives,
robbed by tramps, and ridiculed in his attempt to find work.
Includes an introduction by E.L. Doctorow. 1938.
RC 46668.
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Power Play.
RC 46684.
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
As the planet Petaybee matures and begins to understand
itself and the effect of outside stimuli, it learns to
communicate with its inhabitants. But the outsiders who come
to the planet still fail to realize Petaybee needs its
natural resources for survival. And to make things worse,
Yana Maddock is kidnapped when she travels off-planet for a
meeting. Sequel to _Power Lines (RC 46683)_. 1995.
RC 46684.
##

City of Sorcery.
RC 46707.
by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
Just before her plane goes down over the Hellers, pilot
Alexis Anders reports seeing a city near the Wall around the
World. No one has previously survived the Hellers, but three
days later Anders turns up at Guild-house, her memory gone,
and talking like a child. Chief Terran operative Magdalen
Lorne's assignment to find out what happened takes her on a
quest to find an ancient, legendary city. 1984.
RC 46707.
##

No Strange Fire.
RC 46710.
by Ted Wojtasik.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
In the middle of the night, six Amish barns are set ablaze
in Big Valley, Pennsylvania. When Jacob Hostetler's car is
found abandoned nearby, he becomes the prime suspect. Jacob
is an Amish youth who had a crisis of faith and moved away.
His family believes him innocent, but no one can find Jacob
to question him. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
RC 46710.
##

American Dreams.
RC 46763.
by John Jakes.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
4 cassettes.
Continues the Crown family saga begun in _Homeland (RC
37815)_. Paul, twenty-nine, a well-known photographer,
travels the world making news documentaries, some of which
get him in trouble with the British government. His cousin
Carl satisfies a passion for cars and flying, becoming a
daring aviator, and cousin Fritzi becomes an actress in
Hollywood. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
RC 46763.
##

Rainbow Six.
RC 46775.
by Tom Clancy.
read by Jim Zeiger.
6 cassettes.
John Clark, ex Navy SEAL, is off to London to head up the
antiterrorist strike force, Rainbow Six, when his plane is
hijacked. He and co-worker Ding Chavez quickly foil the
attempt. In England, the two deal with bank robbers, hostage
situations, a raid, and an environmentalist who thinks more
of nature than humans. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 46775.
##

Hatteras Blue: A Tiller Galloway Thriller.
RC 46794.
by David Poyer.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
Tiller Galloway runs a salvage business off the coast of
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina--where a U-boat went down in
1945. Richard Keyes, interested in the discovery of bodies
from that boat, hires Galloway to help him do "historical
research." But Galloway soon finds himself in dangerous
waters. Prequel to _Bahamas Blue (RC 46795)_. Some violence
and some strong language. 1989.
RC 46794.
##

Bahamas Blue: A Tiller Galloway Thriller.
RC 46795.
by David Poyer.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Hatteras Blue (RC 46794)_, Tiller
Galloway and his partner Shad Aydlett now have a legitimate
business and a new boat. And when a drug kingpin wants
Tiller's help in salvaging cargo off a freighter in the
Caribbean, he refuses. But he has to rethink his refusal
when his business burns and his boat sinks. Some strong
language and some violence. 1991.
RC 46795.
##

Hard Bargain: A Cat Marsala Mystery.
RC 46811.
by Barbara D'Amato.
read by Mary Woods.
2 cassettes.
Chicago journalist Cat Marsala gets a chance to help her
friend, police chief Harold McCoo, solve a mystery. Someone
in his office is leaking information about a case that is
damaging McCoo's reputation. The situation takes a deadly
turn when McCoo's secretary receives a letter bomb. Some
strong language and some violence. 1997.
RC 46811.
##

Murder in the Map Room: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery.
RC 46853.
by Elliott Roosevelt.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
1943. Madame Chiang Kai-shek is at the White House for an
official state visit. When Mrs. Roosevelt leaves the dinner
table she is intercepted by Secret Service agent Robert
Kirkwal, who informs her a murder has taken place in the Map
Room. She quickly learns the victim is a spy and
investigates his connection with Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
1998.
RC 46853.
##

The Other Side of the Mirror.
RC 46854.
by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Anthology of five stories, three by Bradley and two others
she selected by Darkover fans. Intended for readers "who
want to know more about the private lives of favorite
characters," including Dyan Ardais, one of Bradley's few
villains. 1987.
RC 46854.
##

The Red Tent.
RC 46859.
by Anita Diamant.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Dinah, the only daughter of Leah and Jacob in Genesis,
departs from the biblical saga to recount her story and that
of the women around her. The red tent is where women retreat
for childbirth and young girls learn about adulthood. But
Dinah is unprepared for her brothers' cruelty. Some violence
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46859.
##

Strip Jack.
RC 46866.
by Ian Rankin.
read by James DeLotel.
2 cassettes.
When Detective Inspector John Rebus participates in a raid
on an Edinburgh brothel, he is surprised to find a member of
Parliament, Gregor Jack, among the guests. Because the press
seems to have known about the raid, Rebus suspects a setup.
Then Jack's wife is found murdered near their cottage in the
Highlands. Some strong language. 1992.
RC 46866.
##

Final Justice at Adobe Wells.
RC 46878.
by Stephen Bly.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Stuart Brannon heads to Mexico to claim cattle he is buying
for his ranch from Senor Pacifica. Instead he faces a band
of rustlers, headed by Captain Porter--a Confederate who
refuses to accept that the war is over. It appears that
Porter has stolen Senor Pacifica's cattle and killed him in
the process. As Brannon fights to reclaim his cattle, he
gets to know Senora Pacifica better. 1993.
RC 46878.
##

Death by Accident: A Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery.
RC 46879.
by Bill Crider.
read by Fred Major.
1 cassette.
Sheriff Dan Rhodes is suspicious when two deaths occur
within two weeks of each other in his rural Texas county.
When a third victim appears, Rhodes is convinced there is a
connection, especially since all the victims favored a
certain honky-tonk joint. Some violence. 1998.
RC 46879.
##

New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1994.
RC 46880.
edited by Shannon Ravenel.
read by Bruce Huntey.
3 cassettes.
Sixteen short stories by southern writers. A couple in their
forties are contemplating separation when their young
daughter calls to announce her pregnancy and her forthcoming
marriage to the sixty-three-year-old father in "Aren't You
Happy For Me?" "My Other Life" tells of a young woman in the
Peace Corps who introduces her African boyfriend to her
parents when they come to visit. Some strong language. 1994.
RC 46880.
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The Pushcart Prize XXII: Best of the Small Presses, 1998.
RC 46881.
edited by Bill Henderson.
read by Roy Avers.
4 cassettes.
An annual collection of short stories, essays, and poetry
published in magazines and by small presses. In "Grounded,"
a mother joins her son, who is running away from home. In
"Oxygen," a man recalls one summer he spent delivering
oxygen tanks to dying people. Descriptions of sex and strong
language. 1997.
RC 46881.
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Murdered, My Sweet.
RC 46886.
by Joan Lowery Nixon.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Jenny's mother is the famous mystery writer, Madeline Jakes.
Madeline and her fans believe she could solve real crimes
too, but Jenny has her doubts. And when they are confronted
with a double murder at an elderly cousin's reunion, it's
Jenny who must solve the crime. For junior and senior high
readers. 1997.
RC 46886.
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Patricia.
RC 46888.
by Grace Livingston Hill.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Patricia Prentiss's mother usually gets what she wants, and
the thing she wants most is for Patricia to marry Thornton
Bellingham. But Patricia has never liked Thorny. Instead she
is fond of John Worth, who always treats her kindly. Over
the years Mrs. Prentiss continues to push Thorny on
Patricia, and it looks as if she is succeeding when John
returns after a long absence. 1939.
RC 46888.
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Trader.
RC 46892.
by Charles De Lint.
read by Brian Conn.
3 cassettes.
Max Trader, an introverted artisan, wakes up one morning and
finds himself in another man's body, that of the wastrel
Johnny Devlin. While Max ponders how to reclaim his life, he
encounters people and situations that cause him to
reevaluate the meaning of living. Some strong language and
some violence. 1997.
RC 46892.
##

Finity's End.
RC 46893.
by C.J. Cherryh.
read by Gary Tipton.
4 cassettes.
Fletcher Neihart has his life all planned. He will study the
hisa who live Downbelow on planet Pell. Maybe even have a
romance with Bianca. Joining the crew of the merchanter ship
_Finity's End_ with a mission in space is definitely not in
his plan. But he does not have much choice. 1997.
RC 46893.
##

New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1996.
RC 46898.
edited by Shannon Ravenel.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
In this anthology of southern writers, the most prominent
story is by William Faulkner, which went unpublished until
1995. "Rose of Lebanon" features a Confederate widow who,
after sixty-five years, returns to Memphis and finally
recounts what she told the Yankee marauders. Some strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 46898.
##

Rogue Warrior: Seal Force Alpha.
RC 46901.
by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman.
read by Roy Avers.
3 cassettes.
Sequel to _Rogue Warrior: Designation Gold (RC 45611)_.
Rogue Warrior is air-dropped to interdict a Chinese ship
aboard which he finds a cache of U.S. military equipment.
The Rogue's band is dispatched to locate and neutralize
traitors at the highest levels of American government.
Strong language and violence. 1998.
RC 46901.
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A Shoot in Cleveland: A Milan Jacovich Mystery.
RC 46902.
by Les Roberts.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Private investigator Milan Jacovich accepts a job keeping
young, sexy movie star Darren Anderson out of trouble while
filming in Cleveland. When the actor is later murdered,
Jacovich probes the motives of Anderson's competitors, the
mob, and the father of Anderson's teenage girlfriend. Some
violence and some strong language. 1998.
RC 46902.
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The Coffin Dancer.
RC 46910.
by Jeffery Deaver.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
Paraplegic NYPD criminalist Lincoln Rhyme, last featured in
_The Bone Collector (RC 47078)_, is asked to track down an
elusive hired killer he has dealt with before. Called the
Coffin Dancer, the man has killed one federal witness and
must finish off two more this weekend. Strong language and
some violence. 1998.
RC 46910.
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Two Guys from Verona: A Novel of Suburbia.
RC 46926.
by James Kaplan.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Two forty-three-year-old friends from high school still live
in their hometown of Verona, New Jersey. Joel, who has had a
nervous breakdown, lives at home with his mother and works
at a sub shop. Will is on his second marriage and runs his
father's business. As the millennium approaches, both suffer
reversals of fortune. Strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
RC 46926.
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Pulse.
RC 46938.
by Edna Buchanan.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
Frank Douglas, a successful Miami businessman, receives a
heart transplant. After recovering from surgery, he begins
to feel strange emotions and see phantoms. He then finds the
donor's widow, Rory, and helps her financially and
emotionally. Together they search for the truth about her
husband's suspicious death. Some violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 46938.
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What Girls Learn.
RC 46944.
by Karin Cook.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Sisters Tilden and Elizabeth are used to their beautiful,
romantic mother, Frances, moving them around Atlanta. When
the girls are eleven and twelve, however, Frances relocates
the family to her fiance's Long Island home. The siblings,
especially Tilden, have a hard time adjusting to life in a
strange place. Then Frances is diagnosed with cancer. Some
descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers.
1997.
RC 46944.
##

Winter Rage.
RC 46946.
by John Legg.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
St. Louis, 1832. Colonel Melton hires Nathaniel Squire to
lead an inexperienced group into the western mountains on a
beaver trapping expedition. Squire lives up to his
reputation as a seasoned trapper who knows how to deal with
Indians and the other dangers of the winter wilderness.
Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1991.
RC 46946.
##

The Jade Peony.
RC 46958.
by Wayson Choy.
read by Mary Kane.
2 cassettes.
Story of a Chinese immigrant family living in Vancouver in
the early 1940s told in the voices of the daughter and two
younger sons. The matriarchal grandmother, Poh-Poh, tries to
impart Chinese traditions and values to the grandchildren,
who want to assimilate. Some strong language. Canadian
Trillium Award Winner. 1995.
RC 46958.
##

Mangrove Squeeze.
RC 46961.
by Laurence Shames.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Aaron Katz has left the fast track in New York to help his
senile father renovate a guest house in Key West. There he
meets Suki Sperakis, a New Jersey girl gone native who
suspects that the Russian mafia are hiding something behind
their chain of t-shirt shops. With the help of some local
eccentrics, Aaron and Suki find the evidence they need to
bring in the cops. Some strong language. 1998.
RC 46961.
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Someone like You.
RC 46967.
by Elaine Coffman.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
2 cassettes.
Susannah Dowell and Reed Garrett come from different
backgrounds, and their first meeting in Texas in 1887 is not
pleasant. When Reed is accused of stealing cattle,
Susannah's aunt sees beyond his bad reputation and offers
him a job on their ranch. Forced to be together, Susannah
and Reed find that as two "lost souls," they take comfort
from each other's company. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 46967.
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Three Brides, No Groom.
RC 46971.
by Debbie Macomber.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
At their fifteen-year reunion, Gretchen Wise, Carol Furness,
and Maddie Cobain meet at the famous fountain at Nelson Lord
University in Seattle. They quickly discover that each was
dumped by the man she had planned to marry after graduation.
Some interesting insights are revealed as each explains what
happened and how she got revenge. 1997.
RC 46971.
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Blood Red Roses.
RC 46974.
by Margaret Lawrence.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Maine, 1786. In this sequel to _Hearts and Bones (RC
43725)_, midwife Hannah Trevor's young daughter, Jennet, is
being forcibly taken from her to become an indentured
servant. Political rebellion is brewing, and violence is
spreading when a family found murdered in the woods is
identified as Hannah's Tory husband and dependents. Hannah
soon becomes the primary suspect. Some violence. 1997.
RC 46974.
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Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!.
RC 47006.
by Fannie Flagg.
read by Anne Hancock.
3 cassettes.
New York TV anchor Dena Nordstrom's career is flourishing,
but her private life is not. Then her high-stress job--
combined with too many nights out on the town--takes its
toll, and Dena goes back to her hometown to recuperate.
Pondering her past and wondering about her future, she finds
unexpected pleasures in the small Missouri town. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47006.
##

Just This Once.
RC 47013.
by Jill Gregory.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
2 cassettes.
Abilene, Kansas. Josie Cooper picks the pockets of the well-
off so she can go to England to find the woman who left her
at an orphanage. A pearl and opal brooch is her only clue.
She does not suspect that her mark, Englishman Ethan Savage,
needs a wife to meet the conditions of his father's will.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47013.
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The Promise of Jenny Jones.
RC 47015.
by Maggie Osborne.
read by Anne Hancock.
2 cassettes.
Ornery but honest mule driver Jenny Jones faces a Mexican
firing squad because she admits to killing her attacker. A
mysterious dying woman offers to take Jenny's place if she
will take the woman's young daughter to her estranged gringo
husband in California and fight off the greedy Mexican
relatives who want the girl dead. Violence, strong language,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47015.
##

Eminence.
RC 47017.
by Morris West.
read by Jeremy Gage.
2 cassettes.
Cardinal Luca Rossini is a man with many personal and
religious misgivings. As a young priest, he was tortured by
the military in Argentina and rescued by beautiful Isabel
Ortega, who is raising their child. Now the pope, his patron
and protector, is dying and Rossini is losing his faith as
well as his power. Unexpectedly, however, the pope's private
diaries are stolen and published. 1998.
RC 47017.
##

Red, White, and Blue.
RC 47040.
by Susan Isaacs.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
3 cassettes.
At the turn of the century, two immigrants new to America
marry and start a family. Generations later, two of their
great-great-grandchildren--FBI agent Charlie and journalist
Lauren--meet and fall in love while investigating a hate
bombing in Wyoming. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47040.
##

Arrow of the Almighty: The Liberty Bell, Book 4.
RC 47074.
by Gilbert Morris.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Micah and Dake Bradford, twin sons of Daniel Bradford, are
dispatchers for George Washington. While delivering messages
to Boston, Micah meets Sarah Dennison, a young woman
promised to an older man. Micah quickly realizes Sarah has
no desire to marry her betrothed, and he tries to convince
her to go against her parents' wishes. Sequel to _Tread upon
the Lion (RC 45139)_. 1997.
RC 47074.
##

The Bone Collector.
RC 47078.
by Jeffery Deaver.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes.
Retired forensic scientist and criminologist Lincoln Rhyme
is enlisted to track down a serial murderer who is stalking
victims in New York City. Injured on the job and now a
quadriplegic, Rhyme can move one finger--enabling him to use
his computer. Assisted by policewoman Amelia Sachs, Rhyme
races against time to find the killer. Includes a glossary
of forensic terms. Violence and strong language. 1997.
RC 47078.
##

The Grace in Older Women.
RC 47080.
by Jonathan Gash.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
Lovejoy, investigating the murder of his friend Tryer, finds
himself in charge of a fund-raiser, selling phony
knighthoods and Olympic medals. He decides to hold an
illegal antique auction in an effort to flush out the
killer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1995.
RC 47080.
##

The Path of Daggers: The Wheel of Time, Book 8.
RC 47082.
by Robert Jordan.
read by Roy Avers.
4 cassettes.
Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is gathering forces to
conquer the Seanchan, who have captured Ebou Dar. Meanwhile
Elayne, Nynaeve, and Aviendha are on their way to Caemlyn
where Elayne plans to reclaim her throne. They learn there
is an even greater force to contend with than the Seanchan.
Sequel to _Crown of Swords (RC 43043)_. Some violence.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 47082.
##

The King's Commission: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure.
RC 47087.
by Dewey Lambdin.
read by Bruce Huntey.
3 cassettes.
Alan Lewrie proves himself in battle against the French in
the Caribbean. Promoted to lieutenant and commissioned to be
the first officer on the _Shrike_, the rogue British sailor
settles into a promising career at sea. His romantic
exploits on land are another matter. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.
RC 47087.
##

Son of an Arizona Legend.
RC 47089.
by Stephen Bly.
read by Brian Conn.
2 cassettes.
On his fortieth birthday, Stuart Brannon is surprised when a
young Indian shows up claiming to be his son. Brannon
decides not to tell the youth that his real father is an
outlaw until he can talk to the boy's mother. But she's ill
in a Navajo camp. Brannon and her son set out to bring her
back to the ranch. Then Brannon ends up behind bars. 1993.
RC 47089.
##

The Archivist.
RC 47091.
by Martha Cooley.
read by David Palmer.
2 cassettes.
Graduate student Roberta Spire asks middle-aged university
librarian Matt Lane for access to sequestered letters of
T.S. Eliot. Discussing Eliot reminds Matt of his deceased
wife, whose mental illness paralleled that of Eliot's wife.
And Roberta reminds Matt of his wife, too--each was unaware
of her Jewish heritage as a child. Some strong language.
1998.
RC 47091.
##

Tailchaser's Song.
RC 47092.
by Tad Williams.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
Young Fritti Tailchaser, an apricot-orange cat, enjoys the
company of Hushpad, an attractive female. When Hushpad
suddenly disappears, Tailchaser sets out on a long journey,
facing unexpected dangers in order to find her. For junior
and senior high readers. 1985.
RC 47092.
##

Prisoner of Time.
RC 47098.
by Caroline B. Cooney.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Out of Time (RC 46221)_, sixteen-year-old
Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled
Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate
by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her
is the brother of the twentieth-century girl who helped
Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.
RC 47098.
##

Quarantine.
RC 47101.
by Jim Crace.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
An account of Jesus' forty days in the wilderness and people
in the Judean desert who meet the strange Galilean on his
quest. A trader and his pregnant wife are stranded near the
caves where four pilgrims and Jesus arrive to make a
retreat. Each of them is affected by Jesus' presence. Some
descriptions of sex. Whitbread Novel of the Year 1997. 1997.
RC 47101.
##

Destiny's Road.
RC 47102.
by Larry Niven.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
On the isolated colony planet Destiny, young Jemmy Bloocher
wonders what lies down the mysterious road from which no one
has ever returned. He gets some answers when he kills a
caravan merchant and has to flee for his life. As he travels
along the road, he learns about other humans on the planet
and begins to unravel the two-hundred-year-old mystery of
their arrival on Destiny. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47102.
##

What Child Is This? A Christmas Story.
RC 47105.
by Caroline B. Cooney.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had
enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's
disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted
doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears
to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents'
hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high
readers. 1997.
RC 47105.
##

_Zebra_ and Other Stories.
RC 47106.
by Chaim Potok.
read by Bruce Huntey.
1 cassette.
Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In
"Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one-
armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a
girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer
is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high
readers. 1998.
RC 47106.
##

Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel.
RC 47107.
by John Updike.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Five humorous episodes in the life of Henry Bech, the semi-
obscure American author created by Updike. In the last
story, Bech is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in
1999, but must contend with the subsequent literary protest.
Sequel to _Bech Is Back (RC 18671)_. Some strong language.
1998.
RC 47107.
##

Brave New World.
RC 47108.
by Aldous Huxley.
read by James DeLotel.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A satire set in a future technocratic society in which
people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by
a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Lenina
and Bernard, travel to a "savage" reservation, they "rescue"
a woman and her adult son, abandoned long ago, and return
them to civilization. For senior high and older readers.
1946.
RC 47108.
##

Reliquary.
RC 47111.
by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
3 cassettes.
Curator Margo Green and Dr. Whitney Frock are again called
upon to investigate suspicious deaths. Homeless people
living in the tunnels under Manhattan as well as more
affluent citizens are being murdered, their skulls missing.
Fearing that the killer is another museum beast they
encountered in _Relic (RC_ _42361)_, they are joined by the
police and FBI. Some strong language and some violence.
1997.
RC 47111.
##

Election.
RC 47114.
by Tom Perrotta.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
Faculty advisor Jim McAllister is having personal problems
when he gets seriously, but humorously, involved in a New
Jersey suburban high school election. Tracy, an ambitious
overachiever with no real friends; Paul, a popular and
intelligent jock; and Tammy, Paul's unhappy younger sister,
run for student body president. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47114.
##

Aliens of Affection.
RC 47120.
by Padgett Powell.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
Nine short stories set in the south, featuring characters
caught in a struggle. In "Trick or Treat," a bored housewife
begins to seduce the boy who cares for the yard. In "Dump,"
a man laments the loss of his wife and child. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47120.
##

Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 4: Requiem for Harlem.
RC 47122.
by Henry Roth.
read by Barry Bernson.
2 cassettes.
In the final volume in this series following _From Bondage
(RC 45336)_, Ira Stigman's alienation from his immigrant
Jewish family continues. Eventually Ira extricates himself
from their suffocating tenement and moves in with his
professor, Edith. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
RC 47122.
##

Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel.
RC 47133.
by Charles Sheffield and Jerry Pournelle.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Rick Luban is expelled from school at age sixteen for
playing a practical joke. With a bad home life and limited
options, Rick accepts his teacher's advice and applies for a
job with a company mining asteroids in outer space. The
training program changes more than his attitude. For senior
high and older readers. 1996.
RC 47133.
##

Jacob's Ladder: A Story of Virginia during the War.
RC 47138.
by Donald McCaig.
read by Bob Askey.
4 cassettes.
From a mountain plantation in western Virginia, the Gatewood
family and their slaves are entangled in the Civil War.
Although both the owner's son, Duncan, and a slave, Jesse,
fall in love with the educated house slave Midge, they are
all separated before the war and are destined to different
fates. Some violence. 1998.
RC 47138.
##

California Sketches.
RC 47144.
by Mark Twain and Bret Harte.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
Forty-six essays by Mark Twain and Bret Harte, written early
in their careers for a San Francisco literary publication,
the _Californian_. Includes a short story, "The Jumping Frog
of Calaveras County," by Twain; recalls a visit to the
public library in "Among the Books," by Harte. Also
describes life in California after the Gold Rush and during
the Civil War. 1926.
RC 47144.
##

The Billion Dollar Boy: A Jupiter Novel.
RC 47145.
by Charles Sheffield.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Bored and spoiled fifteen-year-old Shelby Cheever leaves his
pampered existence on Earth for the disciplined rigors of
survival in outer space. Shelby takes a cruise trip to the
asteroid mines. But when he accidentally boards a ship to
open space, his real adventures begin. For senior high and
older readers. 1997.
RC 47145.
##

One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd.
RC 47157.
by Jim Fergus.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
1875. At the suggestion of the Cheyenne, the United States
government secretly trades one thousand women to the Native
Americans in order to achieve peace through intermarriage.
One woman, May Dodd, marries a chief and keeps a journal of
her life until she is killed in an army raid. Violence, some
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47157.
##

Confess-o-rama.
RC 47163.
by Ron Koertge.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Fifteen-year-old Tony Candelaria is the new kid in school
after his mother is widowed for the fourth time. He becomes
involved with a group of nonconformists, including radical
artist Jordan. Then Tony begins calling a hot-line to
discuss his problems. Things seem to improve until he learns
who is on the other end of the phone line. For senior high
and older readers. 1996.
RC 47163.
##

Rendezvous: A Barnaby Skye Novel.
RC 47168.
by Richard S. Wheeler.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
1826, Fort Vancouver. Barnaby Skye, an impressed seaman for
seven years, escapes from a brutal British warship. Slipping
into the frigid water, Skye hides in the vast woods where he
endures rain, hunger, and fear. Encountering natives and
mountain men, he learns to survive and finds love with a
girl he calls Victoria. Some strong language, some violence,
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47168.
##

The Vow.
RC 47176.
by Linda Lael Miller.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Nevada, 1878. Annabel McKeige returns to her husband's ranch
to ask for a divorce. She had fled after the death of their
beloved daughter twelve years ago. Now reunited with her
husband and son, she has no intention of staying. Gabe
McKeige, however, is still deeply in love with Annabel and
begins to woo her again. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47176.
##

The Thief.
RC 47183.
by Megan Whalen Turner.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's
prison. He is offered a chance of freedom by joining the
king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary
Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen accepts the offer but endures
many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor
Book 1997. 1996.
RC 47183.
##

American Goliath: Inspired by the True, Incredible Events
Surrounding the Mysterious Marvel Known to an Astonished
World as the Cardiff Giant.
RC 47191.
by Harvey Jacobs.
read by Rick Foucheux.
3 cassettes.
1868. After listening to a sermon, George Hull conceives a
hoax. He commissions the sculpting of a giant and has it
moved to upstate New York. Thousands pay to view the
"recently discovered marvel." Not to be outdone, P.T. Barnum
exhibits a giant of his own. Descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47191.
##

The Love of Friends.
RC 47200.
by Nancy Bond.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Paige is excited about flying to
London to visit eighteen-year-old Oliver Shattuck. When she
arrives, Oliver tells her they are going to Scotland to see
a friend of his late great-uncle. Along the way they
encounter another American, Ariadne, who is pregnant. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.
RC 47200.
##

Just Once.
RC 47204.
by Jill Marie Landis.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
All Bostonian Jemma O'Hurley has ever wanted is her father's
love, and perhaps marrying the man he has picked for her
will help. But when she travels to New Orleans to meet her
intended groom, she learns he is dead. Attempting to flee,
she meets Hunter Boone and convinces him to help her. Soon
she is involved in the adventure of her life. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47204.
##

Tanner on Ice: An Evan Tanner Novel.
RC 47205.
by Lawrence Block.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
After being frozen for nearly twenty-five years through
cryonics, Evan Tanner wakes up in 1997 at age sixty-four.
But he still looks and feels thirty-nine! Back at work, his
first assignment is to destabilize the country of Myanmar by
assassinating a popular figure. But Tanner cannot bring
himself to murder anyone, especially a woman. Some strong
language. 1998.
RC 47205.
##

Kaaterskill Falls.
RC 47206.
by Allegra Goodman.
read by David Elias.
2 cassettes.
1970s. An ultra-Orthodox Jewish congregation led by Rabbi
Kirshner summers each year in the Catskills. Area residents
resent the summer people developing the wilds. There is also
discord in the Kirshner household as the elderly rabbi
decides which of his sons will be his successor. Other
members of the synagogue struggle with maintaining their
traditions in a secular world. 1998.
RC 47206.
##

Edge.
RC 47207.
by Michael Cadnum.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
Zach Madison is a high school dropout. His parents' divorce
and his best friend's move to Seattle cause an anger in Zach
that he can't control. After his father is paralyzed by a
shooting, Zach rushes to his side. When the shooter later
gets off, Zach heads home to get his gun. Some violence. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.
RC 47207.
##

Soho Square.
RC 47210.
by Claire Rayner.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
3 cassettes.
Sequel to _Paddington Green (RD 9553)_. Jonah, son of Abel
Lackland, worries about losing the supper rooms he and his
deceased wife owned to his sister-in-law, Lydia. Lilith,
Lydia's mother, tries to live quietly behind the veil that
hides her badly scarred face--and worries about Lydia's
return. Meanwhile, Abel oversees his grandson's study of
medicine. 1976.
RC 47210.
##

Felix in the Underworld.
RC 47217.
by John Mortimer.
read by David Cutler.
2 cassettes.
During a book tour, author Felix Morsom is sued for child
support for a ten-year-old boy. When the mother's companion
is murdered, Felix becomes the main suspect. Fleeing to hide
among London's homeless, he must come to terms with his
moral and legal dilemmas. Some strong language and some
violence. 1997.
RC 47217.
##

Preston Falls.
RC 47219.
by David Gates.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Doug and Jean Willis have good jobs, two kids, and two
mortgages. Doug, restless and fearing insanity, decides to
take a two-month hiatus in the country. But he becomes more
edgy and erratic and, eventually, finds himself entangled
with drug dealers. Meanwhile Jean and the children struggle
to adjust to life on their own. Strong language. 1998.
RC 47219.
##

Finding Laura.
RC 47221.
by Kay Hooper.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
3 cassettes.
Ever since childhood, Laura Sutherland has had a fascination
with mirrors--she is searching for something in their
reflections, although she isn't sure what it is. After she
finds the right mirror at the Kilbourne family estate sale
in Atlanta, she becomes a pawn in a struggle between the
family matriarch, Amelia, and grandson Daniel. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47221.
##

Crystal: Orphans, Volume 2.
RC 47234.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Crystal Perry, fourteen, knows her real mother was manic-
depressive and worries that she may also become afflicted.
When she is adopted by Thelma and Karl Morris, Crystal looks
forward to a happy life. But she has no idea how Thelma's
addiction to soap operas will affect her. Sequel to
_Butterfly (RC 47233)_. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47234.
##

Raven: Orphans, Volume 4.
RC 47236.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Raven, twelve, lives with her mother. When her mother is
thrown in jail and then sent to a rehab center, Raven is
forced to live with her Uncle Reuben and to suffer many
forms of abuse. Sequel to _Brooke (RC 47235)_. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47236.
##

Runaways: Orphans, Volume 5.
RC 47237.
by V.C. Andrews.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Each of four orphans thought she had found a home--until a
tragic event in each family landed the girls at Lakewood
House. But all is not well, and the girls, bonded as
sisters, "borrow" the foster family's car to escape. Sequel
to _Raven (RC 47236)_. Some strong language. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47237.
##

Crown Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 1.
RC 47240.
by Sherwood Smith.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
2 cassettes.
Siblings Count Branaric and Countess Meliara promise their
dying father they will defend their country from the evil
ruler Galdran and keep the covenant they have with the
mysterious Hill Folk. But this means war, and the country is
ill equipped for such an undertaking. Prequel to _Court Duel
(RC 47241)_. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
RC 47240.
##

Jade Island.
RC 47248.
by Elizabeth Lowell.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Kyle Donovan has no desire to risk his life again for the
government. But Donovan International has been asked to
investigate possible illegal jade trading by the Tang family
of Hong Kong. Kyle is to keep an eye on Lianne Blakely, the
illegitimate American daughter of Johnny Tang. Meeting her
is easy, but he ends up becoming her bodyguard. Sequel to
_Amber Beach (RC 45025)_. Explicit descriptions of sex.
1998.
RC 47248.
##

Midwives.
RC 47250.
by Chris Bohjalian.
read by Ann Hodapp.
2 cassettes.
When complications arise during a home birth, an ice storm
and downed telephone lines prevent midwife Sibyl from
getting Charlotte to a hospital. Charlotte stops breathing
and, desperate to save the baby, Sibyl performs a cesarean.
But she is later arrested and tried for murder. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1997.
RC 47250.
##

Mirror Image.
RC 47254.
by Danielle Steel.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
Born in 1893 and now in their twenties, identical twins
Olivia and Victoria Henderson are often confused with one
another. But reliable Olivia has always rescued the
adventurous Victoria from her escapades. Then Victoria gets
herself into a scrape from which Olivia can't save her
unless they trade identities. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47254.
##

An Ocean in Iowa.
RC 47261.
by Peter Hedges.
read by Gary Telles.
2 cassettes.
Iowa, 1969. Scotty Ocean thought being seven years old was
the best thing that ever happened to him. But later that
year his alcoholic mother decides to leave the family.
Scotty does everything he can to get her back, while he
tries to decide whether to stay seven forever. 1998.
RC 47261.
##

Blanche Cleans Up.
RC 47262.
by Barbara Neely.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
When Blanche White reluctantly agrees to fill in as
housekeeper for a vacationing friend, she encounters a
family in chaos. Mr. Brindle's campaign for governor is
disrupted by a murder and a suicide in his household. Some
of his African American supporters are particularly scornful
and suspicious of Blanche. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47262.
##

Daughter of Darkness.
RC 47263.
by Steven Spruill.
read by Mary Kane.
2 cassettes.
Dr. Jenn Hrluska, a young intern dedicated to saving lives,
fights her vampire heritage. When she finds a bleeding
corpse in her apartment, Jenn suspects her father of
tempting her. Jenn, in love with a human, longs only to be
normal. Sequel to _Rulers of Darkness (RC 42109)_. Some
violence. 1997.
RC 47263.
##

The Body in the Fjord.
RC 47273.
by Katherine Hall Page.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes.
Pix Miller leaves her job with Faith Fairchild's catering
company to travel to Norway with her mother, Ursula Rowe.
The two want to investigate a friend's sudden disappearance.
They join a mountain tour sponsored by the missing girl's
former employer. While observing possible suspects, Pix
uncovers a plot to smuggle Viking silver out of the country.
Some violence. 1997.
RC 47273.
##

Strega.
RC 47281.
by Andrew Vachss.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
The unorthodox investigator Burke reluctantly accepts a case
from a bossy redhead involving the retrieval of a
pornographic photo of a little boy. Although Burke knows it
will be a difficult assignment, he agrees to try because of
an obligation to an old prison friend. Strong language, some
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1987.
RC 47281.
##

Watermelon.
RC 47300.
by Marian Keyes.
read by Anne Flosnik.
3 cassettes.
Claire left a well-paid job in Dublin, moved to London,
became a waitress, fell in love, and married James. Now, as
she gives birth to their first child, James announces he is
leaving her. With a newborn baby and a post-maternity body,
heartbroken Claire crawls back to her Ireland family home at
twenty-nine. Some strong language. 1995.
RC 47300.
##

I Sing the Body Electric! And Other Stories.
RC 47304.
by Ray Bradbury.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Short stories about subjects as diverse as progress,
history, the future, robots, fairies, the supernatural, and
physical fitness. 1976.
RC 47304.
##

The Elusive Flame.
RC 47316.
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
4 cassettes.
Cerynise Kendall, born in Charleston but raised in England,
is suddenly orphaned and penniless. Hoping to return to
Charleston, Cerynise heads for London's wharfs. She finds
childhood friend Beau Birmingham, who offers to take her
aboard his ship if she marries him. Sequel to _The Flame and
the Flower (RC 11900)_. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47316.
##

Almost Home.
RC 47319.
by T.M. McNally.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
2 cassettes.
Arizona, 1978. After his father's suicide, Patrick
McConnell, fifteen, moves out west with his family, hoping
to start over. His mother and sister cope by using drugs and
alcohol. Patrick and his classmate Elizabeth Pinski, who is
struggling to accept her parents' divorce, try to leave
their unhappy families behind. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47319.
##

We Ride the Gale!.
RC 47328.
by Emilie Loring.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Although his wealthy family knows that Guy Farr is a
playboy, they are still surprised when Sonia Carson demands
that they recognize her nephew Dicky's birthright. Her
sister Ruby had secretly married Guy but died shortly after
Dicky's birth. While seeking a secure future for Dicky,
Sonia finds herself swept into a world of romance and
intrigue. 1934.
RC 47328.
##

Heat Lightning.
RC 47338.
by Leah Hager Cohen.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Nine years ago, Mole, eleven, and her sister Tilly, twelve,
lost their parents in a boating accident. Since then the
close-knit sisters have lived with Aunt Hy, who has told
them very little about their parents' death. But this
summer, as a scientist couple and their children rent a lake
cottage from Hy, the bond between Mole and Tilly begins to
shatter. Some strong language. 1997.
RC 47338.
##

Slow River.
RC 47340.
by Nicola Griffith.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Lore, a young kidnap victim whose identity implant was
removed, chooses to depend on a stranger rather than return
to her wealthy home. She describes Spanner, the woman who
becomes her lover and draws her into illegal activities,
intermingled with flashbacks to her family and the ordeal
that took her from them. Descriptions of sex. Nebula and
Lambda Awards. 1995.
RC 47340.
##

Ronicky Doone.
RC 47346.
by Max Brand.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
Ronicky Doone helps a new friend, miner Bill Gregg, track
Caroline Smith, a girl he wants to marry, to New York City.
Once there the two westerners discover that she and her
friend, Ruth Tolliver, are employed by a ruthless gangster.
Despite overwhelming odds, Doone tries to rescue them. 1921.
RC 47346.
##

Chase the Moon.
RC 47350.
by Dinah McCall.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
As young boys, twins Jake and John Baretta tried to chase
the moon. Now John, an undercover government agent, is dead.
Before he died, he whispered the phrase "chase the moon" to
Jake. Is this a clue, or is John remembering their childhood
game? Jake takes over John's role at a Christian compound in
Kentucky, hoping to find an answer. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47350.
##

Rough Justice.
RC 47357.
by Lisa Scottoline.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Attorney Marta Richter has argued persuasively on behalf of
her client, Elliot Steere, who is charged with murdering a
homeless man. But as they wait for the verdict, arrogant
millionaire Steere lets it slip that it wasn't self-defense,
after all. Knowing she is risking her life, Richter attempts
to gather last-minute proof that Steere is guilty. Strong
language and violence. 1997.
RC 47357.
##

The Escape Artist.
RC 47359.
by Diane Chamberlain.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
After Susanna put her husband through law school and became
pregnant, he left her to marry another attorney. When the
court awards custody of their now eleven-month-old son to
her ex-husband, Susanna leaves her new love and flees with
the child. Some strong language, some violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
RC 47359.
##

The Judgment.
RC 47362.
by William J. Coughlin.
read by Chuck Benson.
3 cassettes.
Even though Charley Sloan has moved his law office out of
Detroit, deputy police chief Mark Conroy asks Sloan for help
defending against false charges of embezzlement. Sloan's
girlfriend, policewoman Sue Gillis, is busy investigating a
series of horrific child murders when Bishop Joe Solar asks
Sloan to help a priest accused of child molestation. Strong
language and violence. 1997.
RC 47362.
##

I Married a Communist.
RC 47386.
by Philip Roth.
read by Fred Major.
3 cassettes.
A retired teacher recalls his brother Ira Ringold's life.
Ira is a famous New York radio performer who marries a
silent screen actress, Eve Frame. In 1955 their marriage
falls apart, mainly because of Eve's evil daughter. Eve then
writes a book exposing Ira as a communist. Disaster besets
the entire family and Ira seeks revenge. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47386.
##

Tomcat in Love.
RC 47387.
by Tim O'Brien.
read by Randy Wieck.
3 cassettes.
Professor Tom Chippering had cheated on his ex-wife, Lorna
Sue, but now he cannot imagine life without her. He becomes
obsessed with the idea of revenge against Lorna Sue and her
new husband, but Tom's efforts lead to a series of debacles.
Some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47387.
##

The Hundred Days: The Aubrey-Maturin Novels.
RC 47466.
by Patrick O'Brian.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Napoleon, now converted to Islam, has escaped from Elba and
is again building up his troops. He hopes to receive aid
from the Muslims--if a gold shipment reaches them in time.
Commodore Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are called in
to intercept the gold shipment and prevent a Napoleonic
victory. Sequel to _The Yellow Admiral (RC 42910)_.
Bestseller 1998.
RC 47466.
##

The Reef.
RC 47497.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
3 cassettes.
The Lassiters have been diving for buried treasure in the
Caribbean for forty years; the Beaumonts are new to the
game. Both are looking for Angelique's Curse--a beautiful
necklace, said to bring harm to whoever finds it. Their
joint search brings romance--and the shadow of danger. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 47497.
##

Angels Flight.
RC 47526.
by Michael Connelly.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch investigates the murder of
Howard Elias, an African American attorney who specialized
in suing the police department. Every city cop is a suspect,
and civil unrest becomes a real concern. Meanwhile Bosch's
marriage is unraveling. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
RC 47526.
##

Tom Clancy's Power Plays: ruthless.com.
RC 47530.
by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Businessman Roger Gordian fights to protect his encryption
technology from being sold to foreign markets. Facing a
hostile takeover from his enemy, Marcus Caine, Gordian
uncovers political corruption that threatens the country's
security. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller
1998.
RC 47530.
##

Bar-Twenty Days.
RC 47556.
by Clarence E. Mulford.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Hopalong Cassidy and his fellow cowpunchers on the Bar-
Twenty ranch run into many adventures during the course of a
season. After being shanghaied into forced labor at sea,
Hopalong and his friends return to shore to fight Apaches,
escape flash floods, and avenge the murder of a lawman. Some
violence. 1993.
RC 47556.
##

Amsterdam.
RC 47666.
by Ian McEwan.
read by David Cutler.
1 cassette.
The swift and cruel demise of a mutual former lover
precipitates a euthanasia pact between two friends--Clive
Linley, a composer, and Vernon Halliday, an editor. But the
amicable agreement soon becomes a tool for murderous
revenge. Some strong language. Booker Prize. 1998.
RC 47666.
##

The Blessing.
RC 47668.
by Jude Deveraux.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
When millionaire Jason Wilding returns to his hometown of
Abernathy, Kentucky, he arranges under false pretenses to
stay in Amy Thompkins's house. Before long he is surprised
to realize that he loves Amy and her infant son, but she
flees when she learns his true identity. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47668.
##

The Emperor's General.
RC 47837.
by James Webb.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Ambassador Jay Marsh recounts serving as aide-de-camp to
General Douglas MacArthur during the final days of World War
II. Marsh recalls the roles MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito
played and the trial of Japan's general Yamashita. He also
reminisces about his mistress and that of MacArthur. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 47837.
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_Books for Children_
Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were
recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete
collection contains books by many authors on fiction and
nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature,
mystery, sports, and others.  Contact your cooperating
library to learn more about the wide range of books
available in the collection.  Cassette books are labeled
with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order books,
contact your cooperating library.

_Cassettes Nonfiction_

Do Bees Sneeze? And Other Questions Kids Ask about Insects.
RC 46624.
by James K. Wangberg.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
An entomologist answers 210 questions about insects asked by
schoolchildren. The queries cover topics such as abundance
and existence, body parts and functions, homes and habitats,
food for insects and insects as food, and health and safety.
Sections on supervised projects are included. For grades 4-
7. 1997.
RC 46624.
##

Mary Tyler Moore.
RC 46862.
by Margaret L. Finn.
read by Janis Gray.
1 cassette.
Describes the personal life and career of the actress best
known for her sitcom roles in _The Dick Van Dyke Show_ and
_The Mary Tyler Moore Show_. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes
diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of
tragic family deaths. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
1997.
RC 46862.
##

Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life.
RC 46873.
by Russell Freedman.
read by Sharon Murray.
1 cassette.
Biography of a modern dance pioneer who died in 1991 at
ninety-six. Details her career as dancer, choreographer, and
teacher. Also describes her personal life, including her
relationship with older musician Louis Horst and her
marriage to much younger dancer Erick Hawkins. For grades 6-
9 and older readers. 1998.
RC 46873.
##

Mario Lemieux: Ice Hockey Star.
RC 46875.
by Jeff Z. Klein.
read by Randy Davidson.
1 cassette.
Biography of hockey great Mario Lemieux, who was discovered
to have Hodgkin's disease, cancer of the lymph nodes. One
time, after undergoing a radiation treatment, Lemieux caught
a plane to his team's game and played hockey that night.
Includes a glossary of hockey terms and a chronology of
Lemieux's career. For grades 5-8. 1995.
RC 46875.
##

Ron Kovic: Antiwar Activist.
RC 46900.
by Nathaniel Moss.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
A biography of the marine whose life was detailed in the
1989 movie, _Born on the Fourth of July_. Discusses his
birth and enlistment as a high school graduate, the Vietnam
War injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down, and
his subsequent involvement in the antiwar movement. Also
talks about the screenplay, which was written by Kovic and
starred Tom Cruise. For grades 5-8. 1994.
RC 46900.
##

Love and Marriage around the World.
RC 47028.
by Carol Gelber.
read by Dan Bloom.
1 cassette.
Examines marriage as a universally recognized institution,
usually with legal rights. Discusses the customs and
practices of choosing a marriage partner and of performing
wedding ceremonies in different societies around the world.
For grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 47028.
##

Kids Knitting.
RC 47268.
by Melanie Falick.
read by Margaret Strom.
1 cassette.
Basic step-by-step instructions for the beginning knitter.
Covers procedures and recommends materials and needle sizes.
Details twelve projects, ranging from bean bags, scarves,
and patchwork afghans to purses, caps, tube socks, and a
pullover sweater. Each activity introduces new skills. For
grades 4-7. 1998.
RC 47268.
##

Supergiants! The Biggest Dinosaurs.
RC 47276.
by Don Lessem.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
Lessem explains that the "biggest" dinosaurs weighed the
most. They were plant-eating dinosaurs--the sauropods. He
details how dinosaur bones have been discovered and what
scientists have learned from them. He concludes with a
description of the Argentinosaurus, officially named in
1993, which may prove to be the biggest dinosaur ever. For
grades 3-6. 1997.
RC 47276.
##

Sugar Was My Best Food: Diabetes and Me.
RC 47388.
by Carol Antoinette Peacock and others.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
Eleven-year-old Adair Gregory explains what life has been
like during the two years since he was diagnosed with
diabetes. He had to learn to test his blood, eat
differently, give himself insulin shots, and field questions
from curious schoolmates. After a rough start, Adair's blood
readings leveled out, and he began to feel healthy and proud
of himself. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 47388.
##

Earth: The Making of a Planet.
RC 47396.
by Roy A. Gallant and Christopher J. Schuberth.
read by Butch Hoover.
1 cassette.
Covers the formation of the universe beginning with the big
bang theory. Discusses the Earth's features; its atmosphere,
landforms, rocks and minerals, outer and inner cores, plate
movement, weather, and oceans. Briefly treats _Pathfinder_'s
discoveries and Earth's future. For grades 5-8 and older
readers. 1998.
RC 47396.
##

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_Cassettes Fiction_

Jonah the Whale.
RC 46613.
by Susan Shreve.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
Because of his large size, eleven-year-old Jonah is
nicknamed "the whale" at his new school. In order to make
friends, Jonah tells everyone that he is a talk-show host
and suddenly has to prove it. With great determination and
resourcefulness, he succeeds. For grades 4-7. 1998.
RC 46613.
##

Ruthie's Gift.
RC 46625.
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
read by Ilona Dulaski.
1 cassette.
Ruth Hawk, eight, falls right in the middle of her six
brothers. In her one-room Indiana schoolhouse, she is the
only girl in the third grade. She suddenly gets twin
girlfriends when Hallie and Mallie move onto a nearby farm.
They are also third graders. Then Ruthie gets pneumonia and
World War I draws near. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 46625.
##

The Beaded Moccasins: The Story of Mary Campbell.
RC 46666.
by Lynda Durrant.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
On her twelfth birthday, wearing a new lace-trimmed dress,
Mary is captured by Delaware Indians and forced to march
west with them. She is chosen to replace the leader's dead
granddaughter and becomes part of his family. Based on a
historical incident in Pennsylvania in 1759. For grades 5-8.
1998.
RC 46666.
##

The Bronze Cauldron: Myths and Legends of the World.
RC 46793.
retold by Geraldine McCaughrean.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
A collection of twenty-seven folktales from ancient and
modern cultures. The title story is a Welsh legend about the
birth of a poet-child, Taliesin. Companion to _The Silver
Treasure: Myths and Legends of the World (RC 46792)_. For
grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 46793.
##

Chestnut Ridge Acres.
RC 46800.
by Carrie Bender.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Summerville Days (RC 46799)_, Amish Joe
Petersheim and his new bride, Arie, begin married life on a
farm near Summerville called Chestnut Ridge Acres. Joe's
little sister Nancy and brother Steven help them through
their first summer. For grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 46800.
##

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom.
RC 46883.
by Suzy Kline.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
When second grade ends, Song Lee invites some classmates to
an amusement park for a party. Harry is very excited until
he learns about a new ride: a free-falling elevator called
the Drop of Doom. Harry loves scary rides, but he has always
been afraid of elevators. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 46883.
##

The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India.
RC 47010.
retold by Rina Singh.
read by Anne Hancock.
1 cassette.
Ten tales about Mogul emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal,
whose wit and wisdom delight the emperor but make the other
members of his court jealous. In each tale someone tries to
make Birbal look foolish, yet he always gains greater favor
with the emperor. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 47010.
##

Raising Dragons.
RC 47032.
by Jerdine Nolen.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
1 cassette.
A young girl finds a huge egg near her family farm and is
thrilled when a baby dragon breaks open the shell. She names
him Hank and takes him home to raise, much to the dismay of
her parents. For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
RC 47032.
##

Keeping Secrets: The Orphan Train Adventures.
RC 47097.
by Joan Lowery Nixon.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
1 cassette.
1863. After escaping an attack by Confederate raiders in
Lawrence, Kansas, Violet Hennessey finds a welcome temporary
home with the Kelly family in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eleven-
year-old Peg Kelly is intrigued by Violet but soon realizes
that the stranger's timid behavior is all an act. For grades
5-8. 1995.
RC 47097.
##

Alice in Lace.
RC 47113.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
In this prequel to _Outrageously Alice (RC 45568)_ and
sequel to _Alice the Brave (RC 44063)_, the new health
teacher gives Alice and her friends some unusual
assignments. Alice and Patrick are to portray a couple
planning their wedding, Pamela is to portray a pregnant
teen, and Elizabeth is to portray a person buying a car. For
grades 6-9. 1996.
RC 47113.
##

The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando.
RC 47125.
by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain.
read by Bruce Huntey.
1 cassette.
Harry McGill has started spending all of his time on the
computer instead of playing wheelchair basketball with his
friends. His parents hope that when they move to the
country, Harry will make some new nondisabled pals. Brother
and Sister try to become Harry's friends, but it isn't easy.
Yet they are in for quite a surprise when Too-Tall starts
bullying Harry. For grades 2-4. 1993.
RC 47125.
##

Thank You, Mr. Falker.
RC 47130.
by Patricia Polacco.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Fictionalized account of the artist-author's struggle to
learn how to read as a child. Finally a fifth-grade teacher,
Mr. Falker, comes to her rescue and gives her special
lessons. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 47130.
##

Granville Jones: Commando.
RC 47171.
by Natalie Honeycutt.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Granville Jones isn't happy. His parents have removed all
the furniture from his room, are painting the walls blue,
and are putting up new curtains with balloons on them--none
of which goes with the camouflage suit he wears to make
everyone think he is powerful instead of very short. But
when Granville learns what is really going on, he has to
make some changes. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 47171.
##

Stranger at the Window.
RC 47172.
by Vivien Alcock.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Staying with her aunt in London, Lesley, eleven, takes an
immediate dislike to the three snooty youngsters living next
door. And they appear to be hiding a child in their attic!
The siblings grudgingly befriend Lesley when they need her
help concealing the boy, an illegal immigrant they rescued
at the airport. For grades 4-6. 1994.
RC 47172.
##

The Transall Saga.
RC 47218.
by Gary Paulsen.
read by Rick Rohan.
1 cassette.
When thirteen-year-old Mark Harrison persuades his parents
to allow him to camp alone for a week, he feels he is well
prepared. The fourth night out, however, he falls into a
strange tube of blue light and awakens in a world of red
foliage. There he needs all his skills to survive the
terrain and the hunter/warrior society he encounters. For
grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 47218.
##

The Serial Sneak Thief: A Felicity Snell Mystery.
RC 47220.
by E.W. Hildick.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
Felicity Snell used to be a private investigator, but now
she's a children's librarian. She and the Junior Library
Mystery Club are hosting a contest that involves finding
clues in the library. But the club members have a real case
to solve when a thief called Chameleon steals a valuable
document. For grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 47220.
##

The Horribly Haunted School.
RC 47226.
by Margaret Mahy.
read by Mimi Black.
1 cassette.
Monty's friend is a ghost named Lulu who haunts an old car
on their property. Unbelieving, Monty's mother sends him to
the Brinsley Codd School for Sensible Thought. But Monty
soon realizes the school is haunted--by Brinsley Codd
himself! For grades 3-6. 1997.
RC 47226.
##

Mei Fuh: Memories from China.
RC 47269.
by Edith Schaeffer.
read by Margaret Strom.
1 cassette.
Describes the activities of the young daughter of American
teachers in China. Mei Fuh is born in the city of Wenchow in
1914. When she is almost six, her family moves to America
and she leaves behind her Chinese lifestyle. For grades 3-6.
1998.
RC 47269.
##

Jazmin's Notebook.
RC 47277.
by Nikki Grimes.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
1 cassette.
Fourteen-year-old Jazmin has spent most of her life in
foster homes. For the past year, she has lived with her
older sister CeCe in a small apartment in Harlem. Jazmin
refuses to let her past get her down. Instead she spends
hours on the stoop of her building, dreaming about her
college future and jotting down her observations. For grades
6-9. 1998.
RC 47277.
##

Rope Burn.
RC 47285.
by Jan Siebold.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
Richard likes to write, but he always has trouble with
homework assignments. Now he has to create a composition
showing how a proverb illustrates something in his life.
Richard easily writes nine stories about his parents'
divorce and moving into a new neighborhood. For grades 4-7.
1998.
RC 47285.
##

The Hatmaker's Sign: A Story by Benjamin Franklin.
RC 47286.
retold by Candace Fleming.
read by Terence Aselford.
1 cassette.
Thomas Jefferson finishes writing the Declaration of
Independence and thinks he has created a perfect document.
But members of the Continental Congress have different ideas
and start rewriting it. To make Jefferson feel better,
Benjamin Franklin tells him a story about a hatmaker and a
sign he wanted to put above his store. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 47286.
##

P.S. Longer Letter Later.
RC 47287.
by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin.
read by Annie Wauters.
1 cassette.
When outgoing, flashy seventh-grader Tara Starr moves away,
she and her quiet best friend, Elizabeth, write to each
other to stay in touch. The changing tone in the letters
that make up this novel reveals the strain in their
friendship created by the distance between them, family
problems, and personal changes in their own lives. For
grades 5-8. 1998.
RC 47287.
##

Behind the Bedroom Wall.
RC 47298.
by Laura E. Williams.
read by Faith Potts.
1 cassette.
During the Holocaust, young German Korinna is proud to be a
member of the Nazi youth group and agrees that those who
help Jews should be punished. When she learns that her own
parents are hiding a Jewish family behind her bedroom wall,
Korinna is devastated. For grades 4-7. 1996.
RC 47298.
##

Meet Calliope Day.
RC 47317.
by Charles Haddad.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Calliope is the type of girl who wears plastic fangs while
fantasizing about biting necks, collects Barbie heads to
throw at trick-or-treaters, and stages a food fight to sneak
out of the after-school program. When she becomes convinced
that her grumpy old neighbor is a witch, Calliope decides
she would be a perfect friend. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 47317.
##

Starting School.
RC 47327.
by Johanna Hurwitz.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Twins Marcus and Marius Cott aren't happy about having to be
in separate kindergarten classes. But their teachers soon
realize how happy they are not to have both twins in their
class. As each twin argues that he has the best teacher, the
teachers argue about which twin is the worse one. And when
the teachers decide to swap twins for a day, the twins also
decide to swap teachers. For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 47327.
##

The Maze.
RC 47364.
by Will Hobbs.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Fourteen and orphaned, Rick Walker is unfairly sent to a
detention center. To avoid a threatened beating, he escapes
and discovers a remote biologist's camp in Utah's Canyonland
National Park. Soon Rick is helping monitor newly released
condors, learning how to hang glide, and fighting to save
himself and his new friend from some dangerous locals. For
grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 47364.
##

Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day.
RC 47495.
by Jamie Lee Curtis.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
A child tells in rhyme about feeling different--silly,
grumpy, angry, joyful, or confused--on different days. For
preschool-grade 2. Bestseller 1998.
RC 47495.
##

Spaceman.
RC 47537.
by Jane Cutler.
read by Erik Sandvold.
1 cassette.
Fifth grade is a nightmare for Gary. He is failing
everything, and the other kids make fun of him. When he is
transferred into a "special ed" class, Gary thinks things
will be even worse. But his new classmates are friendly, his
odd teacher is encouraging, and learning is much easier with
the help of recorded books. For grades 4-7. 1997.
RC 47537.
##

Staying Nine.
RC 47545.
by Pam Conrad.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Heather really likes being nine years old, and she tells her
mom not to throw her a birthday party because she has
decided not to turn ten. To prove she isn't changing,
Heather squeezes into the same clothes for her class photo
that she wore last year. For grades 3-6. 1988.
RC 47545.
##

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_Foreign Language Books_
The following cassette titles are available in the languages
designated.
                                                  
_Spanish_
Hijo de Hombre.
RC 46976.
por Augusto Roa Bastos.
read by ledo por Maria Pino.
3 cassettes.
Novela histrica del famoso autor paraguayo en que se pinta
el cuadro de la historia del Paraguay desde la dictatura de
Jos Gaspar Rodrguez Francia del siglo diecinueve hasta el
fin de la Guerra del Chaco en 1935. En estos cuentos, Roa
Bastos evoca la existencia torturada del pueblo paraguayo
que oscila entre un heroismo pico y una opresin cruel.
(Historical novel by the Paraguayan author presents a series
of interwoven stories illustrating the history of Paraguay
from the nineteenth-century dictatorship of Jos Gaspar
Rodrguez Francia to the end of the Chaco War in 1935. Roa
Bastos depicts the plight of the Paraguayan people who rise
to great heroism in time of war only to fall back into a
vicious cycle of misery and oppression.) 1960.
RC 46976.
##

A Orillas del Ro Piedra Me Sent y Llor.
RC 46981.
por Paulo Coelho.
read by ledo por Maria Pino.
1 cassette.
En Madrid, Pilar se encuentra con un amigo de su niez y
acaba por acompaarle en un viaje espiritual a las montaas
Pirineos al norte de Espaa. Al principio, Pilar es
confundida por la conducta de su amigo, pero por fin
descubre en l y en s misma los profundos secretos del amor
y de la espiritualidad que les transformarn la vida.
Algunas descripciones de ndole sexual. (In Madrid, Pilar
meets a childhood friend and ends up accompanying him on a
spiritual journey into the Pyrenees mountains of northern
Spain. At first, perplexed by the behavior of her friend,
she eventually discovers in him and in herself the profound
secrets of love and spirituality that change their lives
forever. Some descriptions of sex.) 1995.
RC 46981.
##

El Alquimista: Una Fbula para Seguir Tus Sueos.
RC 46982.
por Paulo Coelho.
read by ledo por Juan Ramirez.
1 cassette.
Santiago, un joven pastor de Andaluca, quiere conocer el
mundo y suea con un tesoro escondido en las pirmides
egipcias. Vende sus ovejas y deja su hogar, viajando a
Tnger, cruzando el desierto y llegando por fin a Egipto. En
camino, conoce a varios guas espirituales, sobre todo al
alquimista que le aconseja al muchacho que escuche lo que le
dice el corazn. (Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy,
longs to see the world and dreams about a treasure hidden in
the Egyptian pyramids. He sells his flock and leaves his
home in Spain, sails to Tangiers, crosses the desert, and
eventually reaches Egypt. Along the way, he is led by a
series of spiritual guides, especially the alchemist who
advises him to follow his heart.) 1988.
RC 46982.
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Controle Su Diabetes.
RC 46983.
por Charles Kilo y Joseph R. Williamson.
read by ledo por Juan Ramirez.
2 cassettes.
Un mdico explica los mltiples aspectos de la diabetes
millitus, incluyendo sus causas y sintomas y su control por
dieta, ejercicio, prdida de peso y tratamientos mdicos.
Tambien describe las investigaciones ms recientes,
controversas corrientes, programas de prevencin y
educacin, aspectos psicolgicos y situaciones de urgencia.
(A doctor explains the multiple aspects of diabetes
mellitus, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment
through diet, exercise, weight loss, and medication. Also
discusses research, controversies, prevention and education,
psychological aspects, and emergency situations.) 1987.
RC 46983.
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Un Viejo que Lea Novelas de Amor.
RC 46990.
por Luis Seplveda.
read by ledo por Juan Ramirez.
1 cassette.
En la remota selva amaznica del Ecuador, Antonio Jos
Bolivar Proaa, ya viejo con pocos dientes, lee novelas de
amor. Busca refugio entre las portadas de sus libros,
maldiciendo a los gringos, a los polticos y a los
buscadores de oro que destruyen el bosque empapado del
Ecuador y traen corrupcin a la vida sencilla de su tierra
natal. Contiene lenguaje injurioso. (In the remote Amazon
jungle of Ecuador, Antonio Jos Bolivar Proaa, now an old
man with few teeth, reads romance novels. He seeks refuge
between the pages of his paperbacks while cursing the
gringos, politicians, and gold prospectors who have
destroyed the colorful jungle of his homeland and corrupted
his way of life. Strong language.) 1989.
RC 46990.
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Talking Book Magazines

Discs

These free direct-circulation magazines are produced for
NLS.  To be put on the mailing list, contact your
cooperating library.

American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and 
     Country (bimonthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Review (biweekly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)

Cassettes

For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.

Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (monthly)
Bon Apptit (monthly)
Buenhogar (monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating
libraries, bimonthly)
Civilization: The Magazine of the Library of Congress
(bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
Geographic World, monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)
Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew Weil's
     Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins Medical
     Letter--Health after Fifty, and Nutrition Action
     Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Franais (monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on one 
     cassette with Cricket, monthly)
New Choices: Living Even Better after Fifty (10 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly)
QST (monthly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (monthly)
Slections du Reader's Digest (monthly)
Seventeen (monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Stereo Review's Sound and Vision (10 issues)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
     from NLS  News irregularly)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
The Writer (10 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)