Braille Book Review, Vol. 69, No. 4, July-August 2000

Braille Book Review
July-August 2000
Volume 69, Number 4

_Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
braille, and computer diskette formats and distributed
free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who
participate in the Library of Congress free reading program.
It lists braille magazines and books available through a
network of cooperating libraries.  The braille edition also
lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations.  News
about library services is featured in both editions.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles
recently added to the national collection, which contains
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and
self-help guides.  To learn more about the wide
range of books in the national collection, readers may order
catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating
libraries.  Librarians can check other resources for titles
and answer requests for special materials.  Readers can
receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information
through the Internet by accessing the the NLS
home page at http://www.loc.gov/nls.
     To order books or for subscription changes,
contact your local cooperating library.
Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent
to Publications and Media Section, National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of
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Library of Congress, Washington 2000

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 53-31800
ISSN 0006-873X

Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Books for Children
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Braille Magazines

     In Brief
     
     New publication 
     The 2000 edition of What's New? is now available in braille. What's New? is an
     annual update for people already familiar with the National Library Service for
     the Blind and Physically Handicapped.  It describes the most recent developments
     in the NLS program, including new publications and reference materials, and
     advances in automation and technological research such as Web-Braille and the
     Digital Talking Book Project. What's New? is available on request from the
     Reference Section, NLS, Washington, DC 20542,  and may also be accessed on
     the NLS web site <www.loc.gov/nls>.
     
     Date finder
     Braille date finders for July 2000 through June 2001 are now available free from
     NLS.  The pocket-sized card gives the day of the week on which the first day of
     each month falls during the twelve-month period and incorporates a convenient
     cut-out signature guide window.  To receive one or more date finders, contact the
     Publications and Media Section, NLS, Washington, DC 20542.    
     
     Newsstand
     The following announcements may be of interest to readers.  The National Library
     Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish
     announcements selectively, as space permits.  Items mentioned are not part of the
     NLS program and their listing does not imply endorsement.
     
     Electronic Braille Book Library
     The International Electronic Braille Book Library, a project of the International
     Braille Research Center, is a collection of more than 1,000 electronic braille
     books available free online in ASCII text files, which appear as grade 2 English
     braille on paperless braille displays and braille printers.  The books may be read
     online or downloaded for use offline as hard-copy braille or in devices such as
     braille notetakers.  The collection is indexed by author and title, and the range of
     books is extensive, covering literary output from the ancient world to the present. 
     Classic English and American authors are well represented, alongside Greek
     drama and philosophy, Tom Swift and Sherlock Holmes stories, and publications
     of the National Federation of the Blind.  New titles are added regularly.  Interested
     readers may visit the web site at <http://www.braille.org/braille_books/>, and
     follow the navigation instructions there.  The library project is also interested in
     recruiting volunteers to help with translation, scanning, and modification of texts
     in order to expand the online offerings and improve existing files.  Contact
     information is available at the web site. 
     
     Braille book news
     The braille-books list is an e-mail subscription service to announce the
     availability of newly brailled books for leisure reading produced according to
     BANA standards for braille readers in the United States.  The service will list only
     books that are completed or in progress.  Interested readers should send a blank e-
     mail to <braille-books-subscribe@egroups.com> and follow the instructions
     contained in the return e-mail.
     The following information is reprinted from Talking Books Topics, July-August
     2000.
     
     Scourby awards announced
     The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has announced the winners of the
     Alexander Scourby Narrator of the Year awards for 2000.  Recipients this year are
     Graci Ragsdale (Insight for the Blind) for fiction, Tom Martin (AFB) for classical
     fiction, and James DeLotel (American Printing House for the Blind) for
     nonfiction.
          NLS narrator Ray Hagen is being honored with an Alexander Scourby
     special lifetime 
     achievement award for excellence.  Hagen has recorded more than 400 titles over
     twenty-seven years and compiled two dictionaries for talking-book narrators.  The
     two publications, Say How? A Pronunciation Guide to Names of Public Figures
     and The ABC Book: Acronyms, Brand Names, and Corporations, are updated
     every six months and distributed to all NLS studios.
          The Alexander Scourby awards were established in 1986 in memory of the
     acclaimed talking-book narrator who died in 1985.
     
     Remembering narrator David Palmer
     The American Printing House for the Blind announces the death of David Palmer
     on April 25.  David recorded several hundred books for the NLS collection over
     twenty years.  Most of his fan mail was for his narration of mysteries and ghost
     stories.  He also recorded classic American and British fiction and bestsellers; he
     had recently finished Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy.  Palmer was active in
     professional and academic theater, radio, and television in the Louisville area.
     
     Reminder:  FD magazines, including TBT on FD, to end
     Just a reminder:  Talking Book Topics (TBT) is among the recorded magazines
     and periodicals being shifted from flexible-disc to audio-cassette format in
     January 2001.  Flexible-disc recordings of TBT will not be produced after
     December 2000.  TBT will continue to be available in five other formats--large
     print, audio cassette, computer diskette, online through the NLS web site
     <www.loc.gov/nls>, and as an abridged edition that is included in each braille
     issue of Braille Book Review.  Patrons who now receive TBT on flexible disc will
     automatically receive cassette recordings of the publication unless they request
     another format through their network library.
     
     Newsstand
     The following announcements may be of interest to readers.  The National Library
     Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish
     announcements selectively, as space permits.  Items mentioned, however, are not
     part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement.
     
     Talking Book Marker available
     Jim Daily, a patron in Butte, Montana, invites orders and inquiries concerning a
     switch he has devised that serves as a cassette bookmark.  The switch plugs into
     the cassette player and is held in the hand as an individual listens to the recording. 
     Releasing the switch causes the tape to stop.  For further information, contact Jim
     Daily at (406) 782-2202, e-mail jandmdaily@yahoo.com, or web site
     <www.angelfire.com/mt/jdaily>, or write to The Talking Book Marker (TBM),
     835 Emma, Butte, MT 59701.  The cost is $27.95, including shipping and
     handling.
     
     International affairs information on tape
     Current History magazine offers a series of audio cassettes covering international
     trends, world regions, and events in recent history.  Topics covered include: 
     Volume 1--The Disintegration of the Soviet Union; Volume 2--China Rising: A
     Superpower Awakes; Volume 3--The Fundamentalist Challenge in the Middle
     East; Volume 4--Latin America: Open for Business; Volume 5--The Cold War:
     Beginnings; Volume 6--The Pacific Century; Volume 7--The Global Economy;
     and Volume 8--Narcopolitics.
          For further information, call toll-free 1-800-726-4464 or contact Current
     History, 4225 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127.  Outside the USA call (215)
     482-4464.  The Internet web site is <http://www.currenthistory.com>.
          The cost of each tape is $5.95; shipping and handling are free to US
     addresses.
     
     Vision Community Services resource list
     Vision Community Services (VCS), a division of the Massachusetts Association
     for the Blind, has published the 17th edition of its VCS Resource List.  It
     mentions more than 100 items available in large print, in braille, and on cassette,
     with information on eye diseases and conditions, consumer organizations,
     electronic reading and computer aids, financial resources, recreation, and many
     other topics.  The list is available without charge from Vision Community
     Services, 23A Elm Street, Watertown, MA 02472, or by calling (617) 923-2790.
     
     
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     _Books for Adults_
     The following books were recently produced for the NLS program.  To order
     books, contact your braille-lending library.
     _Note:_  For the infomation of the reader, a notice may appear immediately
     following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit
     descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms
     indicates an occasional or infrequent occurence, as in "some strong language."
     
     _Nonfiction_
     
     Building Basic Skills in Writing: Book 2.
     BR 11454.
       .
     1 volume.
     Second of a two-book program designed to enable the reader to master the basics
     of writing well. This segment includes units on parts of speech, grammar and
     usage, and punctuation and spelling. Provides a pretest and posttest for self-
     assessment, as well as exercises with every lesson. 1982.
     BR 11454.
     ##
     
     Making People's Music: Moe Asch and Folkways Records.
     BR 11727.
     by Peter D. Goldsmith.
     5 volumes.
     The story of Asch's founding of Folkways Records and an account of his life from
     his birth in Poland in 1905 to his death in America in 1986. Describes how his
     recording studio helped preserve musical and oral traditions from the United
     States and other countries. 1998.
     BR 11727.
     ##
     
     Stress and Natural Healing.
     BR 12079.
     by Christopher Hobbs.
     3 volumes.
     Advocates the use of herbal medicine and natural therapies for common ailments
     caused by stress. Describes both medical and natural treatments for common
     stress-related disorders such as depression, insomnia, and digestive problems.
     Includes an overview of major relaxing herbs. 1997.
     BR 12079.
     ##
     
     The HIV Wellness Sourcebook: An East/West Guide to Living Well with
     HIV/AIDS and Related Conditions.
     BR 12097.
     by Misha Ruth Cohen.
     3 volumes.
     A San Francisco doctor of oriental medicine explains how HIV and AIDS patients
     can combine Chinese and Western medicine and why she believes this is the most
     effective approach. Includes targeted treatment plans for common disorders and
     infections related to the disease. 1998.
     BR 12097.
     ##
     
     Athens: A Portrait of the City in Its Golden Age.
     BR 12190.
     by Christian Meier.
     6 volumes.
     Examines classical Athens from its victory over the Persians at Marathon in 490
     B.C. through the death of Socrates four generations later. Describes the
     metropolis, at the height of its political and military power, as the source of the
     development of Western democracy, philosophy, natural science, and literary and
     fine arts. 1993.
     BR 12190.
     ##
     
     Walk on Water: A Memoir.
     BR 12200.
     by Lorian Hemingway.
     2 volumes.
     The autobiography of Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter, whose lifelong love of
     fishing helps her recover from difficulties and overcome hardships. Describes
     various family members, her struggle with alcoholism, her fishing companions,
     and their numerous expeditions together. Some strong language. 1998.
     BR 12200.
     ##
     
     How to Read a Poem: And Fall in Love with Poetry.
     BR 12211.
     by Edward Hirsch.
     4 volumes.
     A poet explores the nature of poetry by quoting and explaining a broad range of
     international poems written across many centuries. He advocates participatory
     poetics and encourages the reader to engage full attention and wrestle with
     interpretation. Contains a glossary and a reading list of works cited. 1999.
     BR 12211.
     ##
     
     Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond between People and Dogs.
     BR 12217.
     by Caroline Knapp.
     2 volumes.
     The author ponders emotional bonds between dogs and people using her own
     experience with Lucille, a young mixed shepherd. Explores sentiments and
     expectations about canines by noting animal behavior and past history with
     humans. Muses on the use of dogs as companions and agents of healing. 1998.
     BR 12217.
     ##
     
     The Morning the Sun Went Down.
     BR 12233.
     by Darryl Babe Wilson.
     2 volumes.
     Examines legends and myths of Native Americans of eastern California and some
     facts about the tribes' disappearance. Describes the author's parents teaching him
     and his siblings the traditions of their elders; reflects on being confronted by two
     cultures. Credits his career and achievements to the teacher who encouraged him
     to become a writer. 1998.
     BR 12233.
     ##
     
     Letters and Papers from Prison.
     BR 12260.
     by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
     4 volumes.
     The German theologian's correspondence with his family and friend (the book
     editor) during his incarceration by the Nazis from 1943 until his execution in
     1945. A devout Christian's account of examining his conscience and beliefs while
     the Nazis were in power. 1971.
     BR 12260.
     ##
     
     The Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survival Guide.
     BR 12291.
     by Judith McKay and Nancee Hirano.
     2 volumes.
     Explains what chemotherapy and radiation are, how they work, and what their
     effects are. Gives suggestions for before, after, and during treatment, covering
     both the physical and emotional elements of medical therapy. Includes relaxation
     and stress-reduction exercises. 1998.
     BR 12291.
     ##
     
     Those Wonderful, Terrible Years: George Heller and the American Federation of
     Television and Radio Artists.
     BR 12293.
     by Rita Morley Harvey.
     3 volumes.
     The author interweaves the story of the artists' federation, its founders, and
     members with an account of the McCarthy era and its effect on radio and
     television. She focuses on George Heller, the glamour boy of the union
     movement, and his colleagues Philip Loeb, Sam Jaffe, and Albert Van Dekker.
     1996.
     BR 12293.
     ##
     
     A Young Person's Guide to Philosophy: "I Think, Therefore I Am".
     BR 12299.
     by Jeremy Weate.
     1 volume.
     Introduction to the history of Western philosophers beginning with Greeks such as
     Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and concluding with twentieth-century intellectuals,
     including Sartre and de Beauvoir. The second section briefly discusses some of
     the important schools of philosophy. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.
     BR 12299.
     ##
     
     How to Write a Letter.
     BR 12303.
     by Patricia Dragisic.
     1 volume.
     Describes the basic structure of personal and business letters, with examples of
     each type. Includes such diverse topics as grammar, salutations, and using
     electronic mail; presents some famous letters from the past. For junior and senior
     high and older readers. 1998.
     BR 12303.
     ##
     
     Just like Jesus.
     BR 12305.
     by Max Lucado.
     2 volumes.
     The author uses analogies and scripture to lead people into behaving like Jesus in
     their daily lives and their relationships. Behavior changes are possible, he
     contends, and one can eliminate guilt, bad habits, fear, and anxiety by following
     Jesus' example. Includes a study guide. 1998.
     BR 12305.
     ##
     
     The Structure of the Universe.
     BR 12308.
     by Paul Halpern.
     1 volume.
     Traces the cosmological history from the sixth century B.C. when Greek
     philosophers imagined that the planets circled the Earth to the Big Bang and Great
     Attractor theories. Describes the technology used to gather information for these
     concepts and to predict the future of the universe. For high school and older
     readers. 1997.
     BR 12308.
     ##
     
     Ecoviews: Snakes, Snails, and Environmental Tales.
     BR 12310.
     by Whit Gibbons and Anne R. Gibbons.
     2 volumes.
     Vignettes about the ecology of animals, plants, and habitats demonstrate the
     wealth of biodiversity on Earth. Discusses wasps, turtles, ants, snakes, and other
     species encountered by an ecologist doing fieldwork in Australia and North
     America. Presents natural history facts in the context of environmental issues.
     1998.
     BR 12310.
     ##
     
     Zane Grey: Romancing the West.
     BR 12313.
     by Stephen J. May.
     2 volumes.
     Biography of the popular author discusses how he spent his youth fishing and
     hunting near Zanesville, Ohio, a town named after his pioneer ancestor. Grey
     became a dentist at his father's insistence, but later returned to his love of writing.
     Tells how _Riders of the Purple Sage (RC 17362)_ became his first bestseller in
     1912. Bestseller 1997.
     BR 12313.
     ##
     
     The Alphabet versus the Goddess: The Conflict between Word and Image.
     BR 12315.
     by Leonard Shlain.
     5 volumes.
     A vascular surgeon poses a correlation between a society's acquisition of literacy
     and the development of the left-brain ("linear-thinking") hemisphere at the
     expense of the right. Suggests that the resulting decline in both the use of imagery
     and respect for women's rights has contributed to the disappearance of goddesses
     and priestesses from Western religion. 1998.
     BR 12315.
     ##
     
     Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors.
     BR 12319.
     by Maureen A. Taylor.
     1 volume.
     Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just
     as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting personal interviews, visiting
     genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also
     provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high
     and older readers. 1999.
     BR 12319.
     ##
     
     Man Flies: The Story of Alberto Santos-Dumont, Master of the Balloon,
     Conqueror of the Air.
     BR 12320.
     by Nancy Winters.
     1 volume.
     Biography of the Brazilian aviation pioneer. Describes his experiments with
     maneuvering air balloons in Paris in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Explains why
     Santos-Dumont has been eclipsed in history by the Wright brothers but why his
     reputation deserves resurrection. 1997.
     BR 12320.
     ##
     
     Conversations about Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Informed Decision Making.
     BR 12325.
     by Michael Auerbach.
     2 volumes.
     An oncologist describes the disease and its treatments. Stresses communication
     between patient and physician and the importance of exploring all possible
     options. Advocates empowering people to discuss their illness knowledgeably.
     Explores special problems of dealing with terminal conditions. 1997.
     BR 12325.
     ##
     
     Fables.
     BR 12331.
     retold by Tana Reiff.
     1 volume.
     Sixteen of Aesop's fables, originating in early Greece. These stories, which
     present a moral or lesson, include the well-known tale of "The Boy Who Cried
     'Wolf,'" which teaches that if you often tell lies, no one will believe you when you
     tell the truth. Grade 1 braille. 1991.
     BR 12331.
     ##
     
     When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens about Grieving and Healing.
     BR 12333.
     by Marilyn E. Gootman.
     1 volume.
     Advice for handling grief, anger, guilt, and depression after a friend's death.
     Topics are covered in a question-and-answer format. Includes quotations from
     teens whose friends have died, as well as from writers, philosophers, and public
     figures whose words can serve as guideposts. For junior and senior high readers.
     1994.
     BR 12333.
     ##
     
     Revolutionary Women in the War for American Independence: A One-Volume
     Revised Edition of Elizabeth Ellet's 1848 Landmark Series.
     BR 12337.
     edited by Lincoln Diamant.
     2 volumes.
     Accounts of wartime roles of eighty-four American women. Besides portraying
     the women's shouldering of new responsibilities at home--sewing uniforms,
     preparing cartridges, and making bandages--these sketches record unsung acts of
     patriotism and heroism. One vignette is of Deborah Sampson Gannet, who,
     disguised in a soldier's uniform, fought in battles for three years. 1998.
     BR 12337.
     ##
     
     A Moveable Feast.
     BR 12344.
     by Ernest Hemingway.
     1 volume.
     Sketches of the author's life in Paris in the 1920s provide reminiscences of his
     first marriage and the development of his literary style. Includes portraits of Ezra
     Pound, Gertrude Stein, Ford Maddox Ford, and Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, among
     many other artists. Some strong language. 1964.
     BR 12344.
     ##
     
     Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease.
     BR 12359.
     by Jeanette Farrell.
     2 volumes.
     A history of medical battles against seven deadly illnesses: smallpox and leprosy--
     largely overcome; malaria and tuberculosis--still suffered in parts of the world;
     ever-persistent cholera and plague; and the newest danger--AIDS. For junior and
     senior high readers. 1998.
     BR 12359.
     ##
     
     Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment.
     BR 12361.
     by Catherine M. Poole.
     2 volumes.
     Health writer and melanoma survivor Poole, assisted by melanoma expert Dr.
     Dupont Guerry, explains skin cancer and identifies the people most susceptible to
     it. She describes cancerous moles and discusses how they are diagnosed and
     treated. 1998.
     BR 12361.
     ##
     
     Soul Food: Recipes and Reflections from African-American Churches.
     BR 12364.
     by Joyce White.
     3 volumes.
     More than 150 recipes and reminiscences gathered from members of African
     American churches throughout the United States. Presents a brief history and
     variations for each type of dish; includes standard favorites such as cornbread and
     sweet potato pie. 1998.
     BR 12364.
     ##
     
     Defending the Spirit: A Black Life in America.
     BR 12379.
     by Randall Robinson.
     3 volumes.
     Autobiography of a political activist who grew up in the segregated south,
     attended Harvard law school, and helped eliminate apartheid in South Africa. In
     1977 Robinson founded TransAfrica in order to influence foreign policy for the
     benefit of African and Caribbean nations. Describes his continuing efforts to
     eliminate racial barriers. 1998.
     BR 12379.
     ##
     
     Epic: Stories of Survival from the World's Highest Peaks.
     BR 12385.
     edited by Clint Willis.
     3 volumes.
     Fifteen accounts of epic mountain-climbing adventures. Most are long excerpts
     from books about life-threatening experiences. Includes heroic achievements,
     disasters, and near-disasters such as "avalanches, storms, altitude sickness, falls,
     crevasses, blood clots, spiritual crises, broken ice picks, and homicidal military
     bureaucrats." 1997.
     BR 12385.
     ##
     
     Shy Boy: The Horse That Came In from the Wild.
     BR 12396.
     by Monty Roberts.
     1 volume.
     In this sequel to _The Man Who Listens to Horses (BR 11288)_, horse trainer
     Monty Roberts captures a wild mustang and gently tames it to saddle. Eleven
     months later, he gives the mustang, Shy Boy, a choice of staying with him or
     returning to his original herd. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12396.
     ##
     
     Remember to Feed the Kittens: A Kernel Book.
     BR 12397.
     edited by Marc Maurer.
     1 volume.
     In this sixteenth book in the Kernel series, National Federation of the Blind
     members continue to provide descriptions of living with blindness. NFB president
     Marc Maurer, who has taken over the series since the 1998 death of Kenneth
     Jernigan, tells of dealing with stereotypes during his first Christmas without his
     mentor. 1999.
     BR 12397.
     ##
     
     Kenneth Jernigan: The Master, The Mission, The Movement.
     BR 12404.
     by Kenneth Jernigan.
     2 volumes.
     Collection of Dr. Jernigan's writings composed mostly during the 1990s. Includes
     numerous speeches and excerpts from the Kernel Books. In an introduction, Marc
     Maurer, of the National Federation of the Blind, describes Jernigan as a man who
     "changed the lives of blind people through his example and inspiration." 1999.
     BR 12404.
     ##
     
     Going Solo.
     BR 12420.
     by Roald Dahl.
     2 volumes (Reissue).
     Autobiographical account of the British writer's experiences as a young man
     working in East Africa and his adventures as a fighter pilot for the Royal Air
     Force in World War II. Sequel to _Boy: Tales of Childhood (BR 11563)_. For
     junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.
     BR 12420.
     ##
     
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     _Fiction_
     
     The Man in the Iron Mask.
     BR 11938.
     by Alexandre Dumas.
     4 volumes.
     Written in the mid-nineteenth century, this sequel to _The Three Musketeers (BR
     7477)_ features those three men--older but still dashing. They become involved in
     a conspiracy to substitute a prisoner for his royal twin brother, Louis XIV. 1998.
     BR 11938.
     ##
     
     The Healing of Crossroads.
     BR 12110.
     by Nick O'Donohoe.
     3 volumes.
     Veterinarian "BJ" Vaughan is still needed in Crossroads in this sequel to _Under
     the Healing Sign (BR 10525)_. Some veterinary students assist at the birthing of
     unicorns, and BJ works with a new hatching of griffins. Meanwhile, problems
     infiltrate Crossroads, endangering its delicate balance. For senior high and older
     readers. 1996.
     BR 12110.
     ##
     
     A Song for Summer.
     BR 12201.
     by Eva Ibbotson.
     3 volumes.
     In 1930s Austria, Englishwoman Ellen Carr becomes the housemother at an
     eccentric artsy boarding school, where she takes charge of helping lonely children.
     She falls in love with mysterious groundskeeper Marek Tarnowsky. Ellen and the
     children flee to England while Marek stays behind to free an old friend from the
     Nazis. 1997.
     BR 12201.
     ##
     
     Tell Me a Riddle.
     BR 12202.
     by Tillie Olsen.
     1 volume.
     Four compassionate short stories explore the pain and the promise of working-
     class America. The title story, which won the O. Henry Award as the best short
     story of 1961, depicts an aging Jewish immigrant couple beset by irreconcilable
     differences. Some strong language. 1961.
     BR 12202.
     ##
     
     Crazy for You.
     BR 12227.
     by Jennifer Crusie.
     3 volumes.
     Art teacher Quinn is bored, but her live-in boyfriend Bill, the high school coach,
     is happy and wants to marry. After Quinn adopts a stray dog against Bill's wishes,
     she moves out, buys a house, and tries to seduce her ex-brother-in-law. Bill,
     however, can't let go. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
     BR 12227.
     ##
     
     A Treasury of Cat Mysteries.
     BR 12228.
     compiled by Martin H. Greenberg.
     3 volumes.
     Twenty-one tales featuring felines and crime by authors such as Lilian Jackson
     Braun, Joan Hess, and Bill Pronzini. In "SuSu and the 8:30 Ghost," a Siamese
     becomes friends with a wheelchair-using neighbor who was a cat in a previous
     life. In "Buster," a cat's death saves his owner's life. 1998.
     BR 12228.
     ##
     
     Mistler's Exit.
     BR 12245.
     by Louis Begley.
     2 volumes.
     Thomas Mistler, a successful advertising executive from a patrician family, learns
     that he has six months to live. He decides to take a trip without his family to
     Venice where he can enjoy himself for the last time.  There he runs into a woman
     he once loved. Some strong language. 1998.
     BR 12245.
     ##
     
     Gambusino.
     BR 12252.
     by Carlos Montemayor.
     1 volume.
     The tale of Alfredo Montenegro, a Mexican mining prospector searching for the
     perfect strike, recounted by his friend. Montenegro's lifelong struggle against the
     odds becomes a lonely obsession, and in the end he has only an inexperienced
     youth to help him on his last gamble. Some strong language. 1997.
     BR 12252.
     ##
     
     A Marriage of Inconvenience.
     BR 12256.
     by Marion Chesney.
     1 volume.
     Because Isabella Chadbury has refused many suitors, her parents choose Lord
     Harry Tremayne for a marriage of convenience. His family is poor and welcomes
     the chance for Harry to wed someone with a large dowry. The road to the altar is
     not smooth, but the discovery of a hidden treasure may change everything. 1992.
     BR 12256.
     ##
     
     After Dunkirk.
     BR 12264.
     by Milena McGraw.
     5 volumes.
     England, 1939. Young Wayne Luthie leads a squadron of pilots, known as the
     Wonders, as they learn to fly Spitfires. Luthie reminisces about his childhood in
     India, his uncles who died in World War I, his capture after Dunkirk, and falling
     in love with a WAAF. Then the Germans attack Britain. Some violence. 1998.
     BR 12264.
     ##
     
     At Home in Mitford: The Mitford Years, Volume 1.
     BR 12269.
     by Jan Karon.
     4 volumes.
     After years as a priest in the southern village of Mitford, Father Tim wonders if he
     should move on. When the bishop tells him to give it a year, things begin to
     change, including an interest in neighbor Cynthia and the arrival of a rather large
     dog. Prequel to _A Light in the Window (BR 12270)_. 1994.
     BR 12269.
     ##
     
     A Light in the Window: The Mitford Years, Volume 2.
     BR 12270.
     by Jan Karon.
     4 volumes.
     Father Tim has returned from his two-month visit to Ireland and finds much in the
     southern village of Mitford the same. His neighbor, Cynthia, still has a special
     place in his heart, but he just can't seem to commit himself to her. And a wealthy
     widow is chasing after him. Sequel to _At Home in Mitford (BR 12269)_. 1995.
     BR 12270.
     ##
     
     These High, Green Hills: The Mitford Years, Volume 3.
     BR 12271.
     by Jan Karon.
     3 volumes.
     Now married, Father Tim and Cynthia are settling down in the rectory. Cynthia's
     cottage next door will be kept for her work and private retreats. In the southern
     village of Mitford, life goes on. Dooley adjusts to prep school, Father Tim's
     housekeeper has twins, and Emma's clerical skills prove helpful. Sequel to _A
     Light in the Window (BR 12270)_. 1996.
     BR 12271.
     ##
     
     Out to Canaan: The Mitford Years, Volume 4.
     BR 12272.
     by Jan Karon.
     3 volumes.
     Changes are coming to the small town of Mitford. Father Tim Kavanagh, the
     Episcopal priest, and his wife, Cynthia, are thinking about retirement, the two
     mayoral candidates are dividing the town, the bakery may be closing, and a
     Florida real estate company wants to turn Fernbank into a spa. Sequel to _These
     High, Green Hills (BR 12271)_. Bestseller 1997.
     BR 12272.
     ##
     
     The Breaker.
     BR 12275.
     by Minette Walters.
     3 volumes.
     A woman's nude body is discovered on a secluded beach in southern England, and
     her three-year-old daughter is found wandering miles away. The murder suspects
     include an actor acquaintance, who happens to be at the scene when the corpse is
     discovered, and the woman's husband. Strong language. 1999.
     BR 12275.
     ##
     
     Memoirs of a Geisha.
     BR 12284.
     by Arthur Golden.
     4 volumes.
     A fictionalized account of the life of a typical geisha in 1930s and 1940s Japan.
     Sayuri recalls being nine years old when she and her sister are sold to a geisha
     house as their mother lies dying. From then on Sayuri learns the traditional exotic
     art of pleasing men. Bestseller 1997.
     BR 12284.
     ##
     
     A Hazard of New Fortunes.
     BR 12287.
     by William Dean Howells.
     4 volumes.
     New York City, 1880s. Basil March and Mr. Fulkerson establish a new cultural
     magazine sponsored by self-made millionaire Mr. Dryfoos. Dryfoos's son
     reluctantly becomes the publisher, although his socialist beliefs conflict with the
     magazine's policy. Tragedy strikes during a violent clash between protesting
     streetcar workers and police. 1890.
     BR 12287.
     ##
     
     Death in a Cold Hard Light: A Merry Folger Mystery.
     BR 12288.
     by Francine Mathews.
     3 volumes.
     Nantucket police detective Merry Folger is puzzled when her police chief father
     interrupts her vacation with her fianc. The body of Harvard-dropout-turned-
     scalloper Jay Santorski was found in the harbor. Although the chief seems to
     suspect foul play, he doesn't appear to be giving Merry all of the case details.
     Strong language. 1998.
     BR 12288.
     ##
     
     The Country Life.
     BR 12292.
     by Rachel Cusk.
     3 volumes.
     Twenty-nine-year-old Stella Benson--ditching family, job, and London flat--
     escapes to the country as an au pair to a disabled teenager. The eccentric Madden
     family intrigues Stella. She gradually begins to like her antagonistic charge,
     Martin, who tries his best to uncover Stella's secrets. Strong language. 1997.
     BR 12292.
     ##
     
     The Angel Max.
     BR 12300.
     by Peter Glassgold.
     4 volumes.
     1869. Max Kraft, orphaned at an early age, is raised in wealth by a large extended
     Jewish family in Russia. Political conditions deteriorate, and Max's stepsisters and
     half brother become embroiled in leftist politics. Max emigrates to New York,
     where his cousin Emma Goldman and others try to involve him in intrigue. 1998.
     BR 12300.
     ##
     
     The Winter of Our Discontent.
     BR 12302.
     by John Steinbeck.
     3 volumes.
     Ethan Allen Hawley, scion of an old New England family, sacrifices his integrity
     for success under pressure from his restless wife and discontented children. 1961.
     BR 12302.
     ##
     
     Kissing Doorknobs.
     BR 12306.
     by Terry Spencer Hesser.
     1 volume.
     When she is eleven years old, Tara Sullivan begins to hear voices compelling her
     to repeat certain behaviors over and over. Tara drives her parents and friends to
     distraction, but until she meets another sufferer years later, she doesn't know she
     has obsessive-compulsive disorder and can be treated. For junior and senior high
     readers. 1998.
     BR 12306.
     ##
     
     The Last of the African Kings.
     BR 12309.
     by Maryse Cond.
     2 volumes.
     An African king and his family are exiled to the Caribbean because he opposes
     French colonialism. Eventually, they emigrate to the United States. Spero, a royal
     descendant, becomes a painter and philanderer whose lack of ambition clashes
     with the aspirations of his enterprising wife, an African American historian. 1992.
     BR 12309.
     ##
     
     Night Letters: A Journey through Switzerland and Italy.
     BR 12311.
     by Robert Dessaix.
     2 volumes.
     Motivated by a recent diagnosis of terminal illness, an Australian man travels
     through Locarno, Vicenza, and Padua, and writes letters to a friend describing his
     thoughts on his journey. With occasional literary references, he reflects on the
     meaning of existence, love, and the passage of time. 1996.
     BR 12311.
     ##
     
     _The_ _Snows of Kilimanjaro_ and Other Stories.
     BR 12314.
     by Ernest Hemingway.
     2 volumes.
     Ten stories written between 1927 and 1936. The title piece portrays a thwarted
     writer facing death on an African plain and composing in his mind all the tales he
     will not live to tell. Includes several selections about Nick Adams, an
     autobiographical character. 1964.
     BR 12314.
     ##
     
     These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901, Arizona
     Territories.
     BR 12317.
     by Nancy E. Turner.
     3 volumes.
     Inspired by the author's family memoirs, Sarah's diary portrays the joys and
     hardships of living out west at the end of the 1800s. Beginning at age seventeen,
     she recounts events over twenty years, including Indian attacks, marriages, births,
     and deaths. 1998.
     BR 12317.
     ##
     
     The Adventures of Blue Avenger.
     BR 12318.
     by Norma Howe.
     2 volumes.
     When David Schumacher turns sixteen, he changes his name to that of a comic-
     book character. As the Blue Avenger, David takes on a killer-bee attack on the
     principal, a controversial news issue, and gun control.  Yet he still has time for a
     philosophical debate with his  kindred-spirit girlfriend. For junior and senior high
     readers. 1999.
     BR 12318.
     ##
     
     Disciples.
     BR 12321.
     by Austin Wright.
     3 volumes.
     Retired professor Harry Field is unaware when he hands his baby granddaughter,
     Hazel, over to her absentee father, Oliver Quinn, that he has allowed her to be
     kidnapped. Various participants recount the events surrounding Hazel's capture
     and her rescue from a religious commune in New England. 1997.
     BR 12321.
     ##
     
     The President.
     BR 12322.
     by Miguel Angel Asturias.
     3 volumes.
     The president of the republic, an unnamed Latin American country, plots against
     his political enemy, General Eusebio Canales. The president's assistant, Miguel
     Angel Face, is involved in the dictator's intrigues but is redeemed by his love for a
     young woman. Originally published in Mexico in 1946 by the Nobel laureate.
     1963.
     BR 12322.
     ##
     
     Counting Coup.
     BR 12323.
     by G.D. Gearino.
     2 volumes.
     Weary reporter Tad Beckman ignores the pleas of an abused woman who is later
     killed. Guilt-ridden, he retreats for a year before returning to journalism in Miami.
     Soon he is duped by his lover, Jocelyn, into writing a libelous story. Jocelyn
     disappears, and Tad discovers family secrets as he searches for her. Some strong
     language. 1997.
     BR 12323.
     ##
     
     Human Voices.
     BR 12324.
     by Penelope Fitzgerald.
     2 volumes.
     BBC employees struggle to keep Broadcasting House in operation during the
     bombing of London in World War II. Young intern Annie Asra, two department
     directors, and those around them face daily questions of survival but also grapple
     with workplace dramas and personal crises.  Based on Fitzgerald's own wartime
     experiences. 1980.
     BR 12324.
     ##
     
     Italian Fever.
     BR 12327.
     by Valerie Martin.
     2 volumes.
     Lucy Stark is an assistant to novelist DV, who dies suddenly while writing a book
     in Italy. Lucy travels to Italy for his funeral, to retrieve his things, and to discover
     why he died. She is met by Massimo, an interpreter, who comes to care for her in
     many ways. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12327.
     ##
     
      Jamie: The Elliott Cousins, Book 1.
     BR 12328.
     by Jean Thesman.
     1 volume.
     Fifteen-year-old Jamie Elliott cannot wait to see her cousins Meredith and Teresa
     at the annual family reunion at the lake. Jamie has a big problem with her
     boyfriend Rick: he is emotionally abusive and she's afraid he's stalking her.
     Prequel to _Meredith (BR 12329)_. For senior high readers. 1998.
     BR 12328.
     ##
     
      Meredith: The Elliott Cousins, Book 2.
     BR 12329.
     by Jean Thesman.
     1 volume.
     After Meredith sees her boyfriend kissing one of her best friends, she feels
     betrayed. Her cousins Teresa and Jamie convince her it's not the end of the world-
     -until the same girl makes a play for her new love interest, the boy next door.
     Sequel to _Jamie (BR 12328)_. For senior high readers. 1998.
     BR 12329.
     ##
     
      Teresa: The Elliott Cousins, Book 3.
     BR 12330.
     by Jean Thesman.
     1 volume.
     Teresa's cousins Meredith and Jamie talk about their boyfriends, but Teresa's
     mother won't let her date. When the girls meet an artist, Ian, at the family reunion,
     Teresa decides to see him back in the city; maybe he can win over her mother.
     Sequel to _Meredith (BR 12329)_. For senior high readers. 1998.
     BR 12330.
     ##
     
     Homestead.
     BR 12339.
     by Rosina Lippi.
     2 volumes.
     Nestled in the Austrian alpine village of Rosenau, five generations of women of
     the Bengat, Bent Elbow, and Wainwright clans experience daily life and the
     impacts of two world wars. In one of the twelve vignettes, the delivery of a
     postcard to Anna Fink depends on knowing the town's history rather than the
     address. 1998.
     BR 12339.
     ##
     
     Mrs. Einstein.
     BR 12340.
     by Anna McGrail.
     3 volumes.
     The illegitimate daughter Albert Einstein and his fiance gave up for adoption by
     a Hungarian woman grows up to be a scientific genius. Once she learns her
     father's identity, she attempts to exceed his accomplishments and even to "haunt"
     him as he pursues his career. The imagined life of the famous physicist's real
     child. 1998.
     BR 12340.
     ##
     
     Before Women Had Wings.
     BR 12349.
     by Connie May Fowler.
     2 volumes.
     1960s Florida. Bird Jackson, her older sister Phoebe, and her alcoholic mother
     move to Tampa after Bird's father commits suicide. Bird endures beatings and
     ridicule but finds acceptance and love from an African American healing woman,
     Miss Zora, who lives near her trailer. Strong language and violence. 1996.
     BR 12349.
     ##
     
     Storming Heaven.
     BR 12356.
     by Kyle Mills.
     3 volumes.
     Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Davis is horrified when she sees her father accept a gun
     from a group of intruders and kill his wife and himself. FBI agent Beamon
     discovers that the family is linked to a controversial church, and that Jennifer is at
     the center of the murder-suicide. Strong language and violence. 1998.
     BR 12356.
     ##
     
     The Canterbury Tales.
     BR 12357.
     retold by Geraldine McCaughrean.
     1 volume.
     Thirteen of Geoffrey Chaucer's tales are retold in modern language. A group of
     pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral entertain themselves by telling
     stories. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.
     BR 12357.
     ##
     
     Roxanna Slade.
     BR 12358.
     by Reynolds Price.
     3 volumes.
     A southerner tells her life story from her twentieth birthday in 1920. On that
     momentous and fateful occasion, her younger brother Fern introduces her to
     Larkin Slade, Fern's best friend and the man he wants her to marry. But Lark dies
     that same day. 1998.
     BR 12358.
     ##
     
     A Mary Wilkins Freeman Reader.
     BR 12362.
     by Mary Freeman.
     5 volumes.
     Short stories from a late-nineteenth-century Massachusetts writer. In "A New
     England Nun," a woman releases her betrothed of fourteen years when she
     discovers he loves another. In "The Revolt of 'Mother,'" a woman moves into a
     new barn when her husband won't build the house he promised forty years ago.
     1997.
     BR 12362.
     ##
     
     Redemption.
     BR 12366.
     by Howard Fast.
     2 volumes.
     Isaac Goldman, seventy-eight, is driving across the George Washington Bridge
     just as a young woman attempts to jump. He stops, changing the course of his life
     and that of forty-seven-year-old Elizabeth Hopper. They fall in love and are
     planning to marry when she is suddenly accused of murdering her ex-husband.
     Some strong language. 1999.
     BR 12366.
     ##
     
     The Best Defense.
     BR 12377.
     by Ellis Cose.
     2 volumes.
     White middle-aged John Wisocki is laid off. About to commit suicide, he is
     interrupted by and shoots the Hispanic colleague he feels was unfairly chosen
     over him. A Hispanic prosecutor prepares to fight the case in court against his
     former love, Wisocki's attorney. Strong language, some violence, and some
     explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
     BR 12377.
     ##
     
     Crane Spreads Wings: A Bigamist's Story.
     BR 12381.
     by Susan Trott.
     2 volumes.
     T'ai Chi practitioner Effie leaves her husband of one month and becomes the
     nanny for a neighbor, Gled. Gled, not knowing of her marriage, falls in love with
     her. Effie marries him but doesn't know who the father of her baby is. Some
     strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
     BR 12381.
     ##
     
     Windfall.
     BR 12382.
     by James Magnuson.
     2 volumes.
     Money is tight for professor Ben Lindberg and his family, and now their old van
     has broken down. Searching for his cat, Ben stumbles upon a fortune hidden in
     the basement of a closed-down store and must decide what to do about it. Strong
     language and violence. 1999.
     BR 12382.
     ##
     
     Tivolem.
     BR 12384.
     by Victor Rangel-Ribeiro.
     3 volumes.
     India, 1933. Marie-Santana, mid-thirties, returns to the tiny coastal village of
     Tivolem, hoping to heal the wounds of a broken heart. After her twenty-three-year
     absence, the townspeople are suspicious. Simon Fernandes, who also left as a
     child, recently arrived in Tivolem, too. Soon they find solace in each other's
     company. 1998.
     BR 12384.
     ##
     
     As I Lay Dying.
     BR 12386.
     by William Faulkner.
     2 volumes (Reissue).
     The Bundrens, poor whites in Mississippi, face numerous obstacles as they trek
     across the countryside to deliver their mother's body for burial in her home town.
     First published in 1930; this edition includes changes made by Noel Polk in 1985
     based on the author's notes. 1930.
     BR 12386.
     ##
     
     _The_ _Umbrella Man_ and Other Stories.
     BR 12388.
     by Roald Dahl.
     2 volumes.
     Thirteen short stories with surprise twist endings. In the title piece, a British
     gentleman sells his silk umbrella for mere taxi fare to a mother and daughter in a
     heavy downpour. When he doesn't hail a cab, they follow him to find out why.
     For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.
     BR 12388.
     ##
     
     L.A. Requiem.
     BR 12403.
     by Robert Crais.
     3 volumes.
     Private detective Elvis Cole learns more about his mysterious partner, ex-cop Joe
     Pike, when they are asked to search for a woman Pike once dated. Her death and a
     series of others intensify some L.A. cops' distrust of Pike--whom they hold
     responsible for a death long ago. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12403.
     ##
     
     Second Wind.
     BR 12405.
     by Dick Francis.
     2 volumes.
     British television meteorologist Perry Stuart and a coworker find a sponsor to
     fund their lifelong dream of flying into the eye of a hurricane. They crash off Trox
     Island, where they wash ashore and encounter mysterious men in antiradiation
     suits, who harbor a dread conspiracy. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12405.
     ##
     
     Personal Injuries.
     BR 12406.
     by Scott Turow.
     4 volumes.
     Greedy personal-injury attorney Robbie Feaver is caught bribing judges in corrupt
     Kindle County. The FBI assigns agent Evon Miller to pose as his paralegal in the
     ensuing sting operation. Feaver's lawyer, George Mason, recounts events
     preceding the trial that leads to the eventual cleanup of the bench. Some strong
     language. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12406.
     ##
     
     Havana Twist: A Willa Jansson Mystery.
     BR 12419.
     by Lia Matera.
     2 volumes.
     California attorney Willa Jansson travels to Cuba when her mother, a political
     activist, fails to return home. Deported to Mexico City for asking too many
     questions, Willa enlists the help of her former boyfriend, a San Francisco
     homicide detective. Some violence. 1998.
     BR 12419.
     ##
     
     Bad Medicine.
     BR 12421.
     by Ron Querry.
     2 volumes.
     Dr. Push Foster arrives for a two-year stint at the Lukachukai Health Station in
     1993, and within an hour a young Navajo woman dies. Others succumb, and
     Western medicine suggests that a rare virus may be sweeping the reservation, but
     local residents suspect the cause is not just biological. Some strong language.
     1998.
     BR 12421.
     ##
     
     The Brethren.
     BR 12469.
     by John Grisham.
     3 volumes.
     In a federal penitentiary in Florida, three former judges known as the Brethren
     hold court. Besides handling inmate disputes and appeals, they have devised a
     scheme to blackmail men on the outside. But when one of their targets turns out to
     be a CIA-financed candidate for president, they find themselves in hot water.
     Bestseller 2000.
     BR 12469.
     ##
     
     ###
     _Books for Children_
     The following books were recently produced for the NLS program.  To order
     books, contact your braille-lending library.
     
     _Nonfiction_
     
     A World of Words: An ABC of Quotations.
     BR 12037.
     edited by Tobi Tobias.
     1 volume.
     From animal to zoo, a word for each letter of the alphabet heads a quotation
     echoing that word. Quotes from e.e. cummings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Wallace Stevens,
     Langston Hughes, and Seamus Heaney, among others. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
     preschool-grade 2. 1998.
     BR 12037.
     ##
     
     Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella.
     BR 12038.
     by Robert D. San Souci.
     1 volume.
     Based on a French Creole version of _Cinderella_ set on a Caribbean island.
     Cendrillon's godmother tells how she helps her goddaughter go to a party where
     she meets her true love. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998.
     BR 12038.
     ##
     
     William Shakespeare and the Globe.
     BR 12039.
     by  Aliki.
     1 volume.
     A brief biography of William Shakespeare, the playwright and poet, with
     quotations from his works and descriptions of Elizabethan England. Tells about
     actor/director Sam Wanamaker and building a replica of the Globe Theatre, where
     many of Shakespeare's plays were performed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6
     and older readers. 1999.
     BR 12039.
     ##
     
     An Edward Lear Alphabet.
     BR 12043.
     by Edward Lear.
     1 volume.
     Nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
     preschool-grade 2. 1871.
     BR 12043.
     ##
     
     Sebastian: A Book about Bach.
     BR 12044.
     by Jeanette Winter.
     1 volume.
     A biography of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Describes how he
     overcame a difficult childhood through his encompassing love of music: from
     playing instruments to singing to creating new music. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
     grades 2-4. 1999.
     BR 12044.
     ##
     
     How Tall, How Short, How Far Away.
     BR 12045.
     by David A. Adler.
     1 volume.
     Introduction to the concept of measurement. Explains terms based on the
     dimensions of human body parts, the system used in ancient Egypt; the customary
     system--inch, foot, yard, mile--used in the United States; and the metric system
     preferred by most of the world. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
     BR 12045.
     ##
     
     One Tiger Growls: A Counting Book of Animal Sounds.
     BR 12046.
     by Ginger Wadsworth.
     1 volume.
     Introduces the numbers from one to twenty--the numeral and word--using
     animals, birds, or insects for counting. Presents some facts about their behavior
     and the noises they make: kittens meow, coyotes yowl yip-yip-yip, and frogs
     croak ribbit-ribbit. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
     BR 12046.
     ##
     
     The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes.
     BR 12243.
     by Robin Davis.
     1 volume.
     Twenty-nine recipes arranged as breakfasts, beverages, snacks, main courses, and
     desserts--each with a list of necessary ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
     Try the C-3PO pancakes, drink a Yoda soda, snack on a Jabba jiggle, and dine on
     Obi-Wan kebabs, followed by R2-D2 treats. Includes health and safety tips. For
     grades 3-6. 1998.
     BR 12243.
     ##
     
     I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry.
     BR 12244.
     compiled by Catherine Clinton.
     1 volume.
     Thirty-five selections by twenty-five prominent poets spanning American history
     from colonial days through modern times. A brief biography and explanatory
     notes precede each work. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998.
     BR 12244.
     ##
     
     Tecumseh and the Shawnee Confederation.
     BR 12312.
     by Rebecca Stefoff.
     2 volumes.
     Traces Tecumseh's youth as a warrior to his years as a Shawnee chief and his
     attempt to unite the various Indian nations and cultures. Explores his relationships
     with his brother Tenskwatawa, a religious prophet, and future president William
     Henry Harrison.  Examines their different views of land use and ownership. For
     grades 6-9. 1998.
     BR 12312.
     ##
     
     The Story of Clocks and Calendars: Marking a Millennium.
     BR 12365.
     by Betsy Maestro.
     1 volume.
     This history of timekeeping explains how people in earlier ages made calendars to
     mark the changing seasons. Discusses the ways smaller units of time were
     measured by sundial, hourglass, burning candles, and early forms of clocks.
     Additional facts about time are included at the end. For grades 3-6. 1999.
     BR 12365.
     ##
     
     ###
     _Fiction_
     
     Finn MacCoul and His Fearless Wife: A Giant of a Tale from Ireland.
     BR 12034.
     retold by Robert Byrd.
     1 volume.
     Irish giant Finn MacCoul, who is a bit cowardly, finds himself in trouble after
     building a stone bridge between Ireland and Scotland. Now the mean Scottish
     giant Cucullin can come across to Ireland and attack Finn. Fortunately Finn's
     wife, Oonagh, has a plan to save him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
     BR 12034.
     ##
     
     Swine Lake.
     BR 12036.
     by James Marshall.
     1 volume.
     A hungry wolf interested in eating a pig attends the Boarshoi Ballet's performance
     of _Swine Lake_ only to become caught up in the story on stage. The next night
     he goes to the ballet again and surprises the audience and himself.
     PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
     BR 12036.
     ##
     
     Queenie, One of the Family.
     BR 12041.
     by Bob Graham.
     1 volume.
     While out on a walk, Caitlin's dad rescues a hen from a lake. They name her
     Queenie, and she stays in their home for a while. Even after Queenie is returned to
     her farm, she finds a way to be part of Caitlin's family. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
     preschool-grade 2. 1997.
     BR 12041.
     ##
     
     Weslandia.
     BR 12042.
     by Paul Fleischman.
     1 volume.
     Wesley has a great idea for a summer project--to grow his own staple food crop
     and use it as the basis for his own civilization. His garden becomes a place for all
     kinds of changes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
     BR 12042.
     ##
     
     Read for Your Life: Tales of Survival from the Editors of _Read_ Magazine.
     BR 12247.
     edited by  _Read _Magazine.
     1 volume.
     Ten stories of survivals that depend on life-and-death choices. Collection includes
     depictions of the fateful Donner Party excursion to California in 1846 and the
     crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in 1982. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998.
     BR 12247.
     ##
     
     Jeremy's Dreidel.
     BR 12254.
     by Ellie Gellman.
     1 volume.
     Jeremy's art class at the Jewish center is making dreidels for Hanukkah. Each
     child can design one. Jeremy plans to use a special design for his father, who is
     blind. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
     BR 12254.
     ##
     
     The Great Eye.
     BR 12304.
     by Phyllis Shalant.
     1 volume.
     Troubled by her parents' recent separation and her older sister Anna's plans to
     spend the summer with her new boyfriend, Lucy finds solace in writing poetry on
     her computer and training a guide dog named Hobart with her best friend Calvin.
     For grades 6-9. 1996.
     BR 12304.
     ##
     
     Third Grade Pet.
     BR 12332.
     by Judy Cox.
     1 volume.
     When Rosemary's third-grade classmates are allowed to pick out a class pet, she is
     shocked that they choose a horrid rat! And worse, Rosemary and irritating Brian
     are assigned to take care of it. But Rosemary soon falls in love with Cheese and
     tries to protect him from Brian. For grades 2-4. 1998.
     BR 12332.
     ##
     
     Emma's Magic Winter.
     BR 12341.
     by Jean Little.
     1 volume.
     Emma is very shy; she can't read loudly enough at school, and she is too timid to
     make friends. But when she gets a new neighbor who is the same age and has a
     pair of magic boots just like hers, Emma loses her shyness. For grades K-3. 1998.
     BR 12341.
     ##
     
     Weirdo's War.
     BR 12360.
     by Michael Coleman.
     1 volume.
     Daniel's schoolmates call him "Weirdo" because he doesn't fit in: he performs
     calculations as a hobby. Forced on a week-long school outing, Daniel is paired
     with the bully who gave him the nickname. When the boys become trapped in a
     cave, they must put their differences aside to survive. For grades 5-8. 1996.
     BR 12360.
     ##
     
     Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
     BR 12390.
     by J.K. Rowling.
     3 volumes.
     Harry is relieved to be back at Hogwarts for his third year with his friends Ron
     and Hermione even though he isn't completely safe. The escaped convict Sirius
     Black, a staunch supporter of Voldemort, is after Harry. Sequel to _Harry Potter
     and the Chamber of Secrets (BR 12276)_. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1999.
     BR 12390.
     ##
     
     Beetles, Lightly Toasted.
     BR 12391.
     by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
     1 volume.
     Andy really wants to win a fifth-grade essay contest on conservation, and he
     especially wants to beat his cousin Jack. Andy's idea involves testing recipes
     using handy critters--like beetles and worms--on unsuspecting eaters. The results
     surprise him. For grades 3-6. 1987.
     BR 12391.
     ##
     
     
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     Braille Magazines
     
     The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library
     of Congress program.  Readers may obtain free personal
     subscriptions to these magazines.  For information
     on the availability of specific magazines, consult the
     library that send you braille materials.
                                                               
     Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly)
     Braille Book Review (bimonthly)
     Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly)
     Braille Music Magazine (British monthly)
     Conundrum (British monthly)
     Cooking Light (bimonthly [3] and monthly [6]) 
     Harper's (literary; monthly)
     Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo 
          Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at
          Berkeley Wellness Letter, monthly) 
     Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly)
     Ladies' Home Journal (monthly)
     Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; 10 issues)
     Muse (for children; 6 issues) 
     The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
     National Geographic (monthly)
     The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
     News (NLS quarterly)
     Parenting (monthly except January and July)
     PC World (personal; monthly) 
     Playboy (monthly)
     Poetry (monthly)
     Popular Communications (monthly)
     Popular Mechanics (monthly)
     Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular)
     Rolling Stone (popular culture; 26 issues)
     Science News (weekly)
     Seventeen (for teens; monthly)
     Short Stories (monthly)
     Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) 
     Sport (monthly)
     Stone Soup (children's writings; 5 issues)
     Update (NLS quarterly)
     The Washington Post Book World (weekly)
     
     The following sports schedules are also available:
     American Baseball League Schedule
     National Baseball League Schedule
     National Basketball Association Schedule
     National Football League Schedule
     National Hockey League Schedule
     Women's National Basketball Association Schedule