Braille Book Review, Vol. 63, No. 4, July-August 1994
Braille Book Review
July-August 1994
Volume 63, Number 4
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
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Library of Congress, Washington 1994
Library of Congress
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Contents:
In Brief
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     Nonfiction        
     Fiction           
Books for Children
     Nonfiction    
     Fiction       
Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies
Braille Magazines
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poetry, and drama written before 1900 and produced in recorded
and braille formats by NLS.  _Classics_ is now available in
large print and will soon be produced in braille and recorded
formats.  If you ordered _Classics_ on your annual order form,
you will receive the bibliography in the format you requested as
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receive a copy, contact your_local cooperating library.
_Books for Adults_
The following books were recently produced for the NLS program.
To order books, complete the order form and return it to your
braille-lending library.
     _Note:_ For the 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 occurence, as in "some strong
language."
_Nonfiction_
A World Waiting to Be Born: Civility Rediscovered  BR 9219
by M. Scott Peck 
4 volumes
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace
and within the family. He presents case histories of counseling
sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how
people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on
others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests
submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the
broad picture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.
Copland: 1900 through 1942  BR 9225
by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis 
4 volumes
This autobiographical memoir draws heavily from oral history
interviews, interspersed with reminiscences by Copland's
colleagues and friends, put into perspective by Perlis's
interludes. The volume covers the early years in the life and
career of this American composer, who was born in 1900. 1984.
Family Favorites Made Lighter  BR 9229
by _Better Homes and Gardens_ 
3 volumes
Calorie-, cholesterol-, fat-, and sodium-reduced recipes for
home-cooked meals. Includes traditional dishes as well as ethnic
fare, and menus for several regional favorites. Provides
information about nutrition and the percentage by which classic
recipes are made lighter. Includes food exchanges for those who
control their weight by this method. Tips for getting started
and a brief discussion about healthy eating form an introduction
to this book. 1992.
Are You the One for Me? Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's
Wrong  BR 9242
by Barbara De Angelis 
3 volumes
Author __questions our understanding of relationships. De
Angelis identifies ten types of relationships that won't work
and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes
self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about
sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels.
Bestseller 1992.
Standard First Aid  BR 9246
by American Red Cross 
2 volumes
This manual, used in the American Red Cross Standard First Aid
course, outlines medical emergency treatments. Included are
techniques to assist victims of choking, heart attacks, strokes,
seizures, wounds, shock, burns, poisoning, bites, extremes of
heat or cold, and sudden illnesses. Updates the 1973 edition
_(BR 2479)_. 1993.
Not for Sale at Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our
Children  BR 9263
by Ross Perot 
1 volume
The author argues that the country belongs to the people, who
must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its
problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform
proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an
application for the United We Stand America organization.
Bestseller 1993.
Exploring Shenandoah National Park  BR 9273
by Patressa Kearns 
1 volume
Kearns explains that Shenandoah National Park is within the Blue
Ridge Mountains, which are part of the wide-spread Appalachian
Mountains system. What is now the park was once cleared, farmed,
and devastated. Restored by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the
area is now a natural habitat for a variety of animals and plant
life. Kearns discusses the many ways visitors can enjoy the
park's amenities. 1992.
For the Love of God: New Writings by Spiritual and Psychological
Leaders  BR 9282
edited by Benjamin Shield and Richard Carlson 
1 volume
Twenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and
Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God
and tell how their beliefs developed. The editors organize
contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The
God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life,"
and "God in Everyday Life." 1990.
Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress  BR 9303
by John L. Jackley 
4 volumes
For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional
aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside
seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what
he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what
happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises,
postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns.
Strong language. 1992.
No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights
Movement  BR 9308
by Joseph P. Shapiro 
4 volumes
Shapiro examines society's range of prejudices toward disabled
individuals--including the insult of marveling over a disabled
acquaintance's normality or being amazed when a disabled person
chooses not to exploit technology that would "cure" the
disability. He then describes the lives of individuals who have
been denied even the basic tools and assistance necessary for
freedom. 1993.
Dakota: A Spiritual Geography  BR 9316
by Kathleen Norris 
2 volumes
The author, a transplanted New Yorker, returns literally to her
family home in the Dakota desert and intellectually to her
roots. Norris chronicles her journey, from the perspective of a
poet, in a series of essays and interludes, stressing the
influence that the people, the church, and the plains have had
on her change of heart. 1993.
Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage  BR 9320
by William Rathje and Cullen Murphy 
3 volumes
A summary of the research conducted and discoveries made over
the course of two decades by the University of Arizona Garbage
Project archaeologists, who feel that "if we can come to
understand our discards then we will better understand the world
in which we live." Their sites are landfills and, for more
demographic clarity, individual garbage containers. The authors
also discuss recycling. 1992.
This Ol' Drought Ain't Broke Us Yet (But We're All Bent Pretty
Bad): Stories of the American West  BR 9324
by Jim Garry 
2 volumes
Garry has spent a dozen years gathering and telling tales of the
American West. His stories are a mixture of fact and fiction,
extending from pioneer days to modern times, and they come from
sources ranging from his Texas ancestors to the Wyoming ranchers
he happens upon in diners. Humor permeates all of the adventures
in these stories--from bank robbing, to cowboying, to practical
jokes. 1992.
The Same River Twice: A Memoir  BR 9329
by Chris Offutt 
2 volumes
The author traces his steps from Appalachian Kentucky, on which
he turns his back at nineteen, through a decade of shunting
across America. Aspiring to become an actor, a painter, a
playwright, and a poet, he runs through a series of odd jobs and
relationships. Through it all he confronts self-doubts and
society's low expectations of him until he awaits the birth of
his first son. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1993.
Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane: Instructions in Cane
Travel for Blind People  BR 9342
by Thomas Bickford 
1 volume
The author, blind himself, begins with instructions for novices
in cane use and continues with step-by-step advice on walking
within buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public
transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and
dealing with inclement weather. 1993.
Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now  BR 9378
by Maya Angelou 
1 volume
A collection of short essays in which Angelou discusses the
value of charity, her faith in God, and the deaths of loved
ones. She shares her thoughts on discovering an authentic
personal style, the insidious effects of racism, and pregnancy
as an experience shared by a woman and her mate. Angelou also
includes reminiscences of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas; of
being a single mother; and of dancing with Alvin Ailey. 1993.
_Fiction_
Far from the Madding Crowd  BR 9212
by Thomas Hardy 
4 volumes
When this late Victorian novel about the contrast between love
and passion was first published in 1874, the author suddenly
became famous. Its heroine, Bathsheba Everdene, is a penniless
girl who becomes a woman of means when she inherits her uncle's
farm. The plot focuses on her changing relationships with
Gabriel Oak, who becomes bailiff of her farm; William Boldwood,
who owns a nearby farm; and Sergeant Troy, a handsome charlatan.
1991.
Gai-Jin: A Novel of Japan  BR 9235
by James Clavell 
12 volumes
Yokohama, 1862. Three _gai-jin_ (foreigners) have been attacked.
One of them is Angelique Richaud, a Frenchwoman, who hopes to
marry Malcolm Struan, heir to the Noble House. Malcolm is also
wounded in the attack, and while he recovers Angelique is raped
and impregnated with the child who will be heir to the family
trying to take over the Noble House. Sequel to _Tai-Pan (RC
13214)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1993.
Bless the Beasts and Children  BR 9261
by Glendon Fred Swarthout 
1 volume
Six boys, neglected and scarred as a result of absentee parents
or broken homes, become outcasts at an expensive summer camp in
the canyon country of Arizona. Together they set out to rescue a
group of doomed buffalo, a mission that takes on dangerous
proportions. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1970.
Deep West  BR 9266
by Ernest Haycox 
2 volumes
Cattle rustling is happening in Granite Canyon and ranch foreman
Jim Benbow knows he has got big trouble, especially when the
Cattleman's Association range detective is shot to death. Cash
Gore is probably responsible for both acts, and, unfortunately,
rumor has it that Benbow's friend Clay Rand may be working for
Gore. A showdown is inevitable! Some strong language. 1937.
Incident at Akabal  BR 9272
by Joanne Omang 
3 volumes
With help from the U.S., a Central American country has been
taken back from the communists and is now under military
control. Following a guerilla's instructions, Miguel, a young
Indian from the village of Akabal, bombs an army barracks.
Maliciously embroidering Miguel's offenses, the army tells the
villagers and their Ladino mayor (who has a secret past as a
"communist" rebel) that they must produce the fugitive or be
considered traitors. Violence. 1992.
The Pigman  BR 9275
by Paul Zindel 
1 volume
An "epic memorial" told alternately by John Conlan and Lorraine
Jensen, two clever high school sophomores who don't get along
with their parents. They describe their friendship and
misadventures with Mr. Pignati, the "Pigman," who is elderly,
lonely, and senile. And they tell of the bitter lesson they
learn when they abuse his affection and betray him. Followed by
_Pigman's Legacy (BR 6309)_. For junior and senior high readers.
1968.
The Picture of Dorian Gray  BR 9281
by Oscar Wilde 
2 volumes
First published in the late nineteenth century. A beautiful
youth has his portrait painted by an artist with a flair for the
morbid. The portrait becomes the mirror of its
innocent-appearing subject's inner life. This Gothic melodrama
created such a scandal that the author added a preface to defend
his aesthetic philosophy, stating: "There is no such thing as a
moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly
written. That is all." 1992.
Surviving the Wreck  BR 9283
by Susan Osborn 
2 volumes
Shep is an alcoholic but his wife is proud of the way he manages
his problem and provides for his family. Shep adores his
daughter Megan, while his wife prefers their son Kyle (who, in
turn, longs for Shep's attention). Using flashbacks, an adult
Megan describes her own changing reactions to her father's
attentions--from her initial delight and encouragement to her
growing disgust. Strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1991.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out: The Poor Relation, Volume 1  BR 9284
by Marion Chesney 
2 volumes
At seventy, Lady Fortescue has become a poor relation with only
a house on Bond Street and a small income to call her own. A
chance meeting in Hyde Park with Colonel Sandhurst, who faints
from hunger, gives Lady Fortescue an idea. She and the colonel
convince some of their friends, also in dire straits, to join
them in establishing a hotel in her home, where the guests will
be served by the nobility. Her nephew is not happy. 1992.
Good Gossip  BR 9285
by Jacqueline Carey 
2 volumes
These stories are narrated by Rosemary, who discusses her
thirty-something New York friends and acquaintances as they
frequent endless parties and bars. The title story focuses on
the surprising results when flamboyant Susannah makes the
unlikely decision to marry a staid attorney. Others feature a
playwright who, after graciously giving Rosemary her boyfriend,
goes incognito as a salesclerk to meet a diamond in the rough.
1992.
Sam's Crossing  BR 9287
by Tommy Hays 
2 volumes
Although Kate witnesses a lot of tragic births as a social
worker in a neonatal unit, she has decided she wants a baby and
a stronger commitment from her live-in boyfriend Sam. Sam has
failed in his attempt to be a writer and he doesn't want to fail
in this arena also. When he hesitates too long, Kate amazes him
by moving out, playing the field, and getting pregnant. Some
strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Dark Force Rising: Star Wars, Volume 2  BR 9288
by Timothy Zahn 
4 volumes
The heroes of the New Republic--Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando
Calrissian, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker--continue their
dangerous missions to consolidate their victories against the
Empire. But now they must face the evil genius of Grand Admiral
Thrawn as well as a sinister new threat from the Dark Side of
the Force. Sequel to _Heir to the Empire (BR 8668)_. Bestseller
1992.
The Way through the Woods  BR 9289
by Colin Dexter 
3 volumes
While taking a holiday, Inspector Morse can't stop himself from
snooping a bit in regard to a mysterious female guest at the
hotel. Morse's busman's holiday is cut short, however, when a
newspaper prints a poem that sparks renewed interest in his
year-old missing person case. The new investigation is fraught
with poetry analysis, birdwatchers, and pornography, and it
hinges on a surprising look-alike. Some strong language. 1992.
Scimitar  BR 9290
by John Abbott 
3 volumes
It was shortly after 9:00 a.m. when Sonny Hemkar got the coded
phone call telling him to come to New York. When he arrives his
contact is dead, but the backup intermediary informs Sonny that
he is to assassinate President George Bush and, if possible,
Margaret Thatcher. The assignment has come from the Middle East.
But Sonny's foolproof plans hit a snag, all because of his
sexual prowess. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. 1992.
Who Was David Weiser?  BR 9310
by Pawel Huelle 
2 volumes
The Polish summer of 1957 becomes magical for young Heller and
his friends when they take up with mysterious Jewish classmate,
David Weiser. Weiser's games and talents put their own to
shame--levitating, animal training, and spectacular tricks with
guns and explosives left over from the war. Years later,
Heller's life is still touched with Weiser's magic and he is
determined to uncover the mystery behind Weiser's final
disappearing act. Strong language. 1987.
The Christmas Bride  BR 9314
by Grace Livingston Hill 
2 volumes
Gregory Sterling had left town ten years ago, vowing to come
back a rich man. Now he is returning, but it doesn't seem like
home anymore--his mother is dead and his girlfriend has married
someone else. On the trip he meets Rhoderick Steele, a minister,
who begins to cause changes for Gregory. And shortly after he
arrives home, Gregory rescues a young girl who is destined to
become an important part of his life. 1934.
Perfect Together  BR 9317
by Nora Johnson 
2 volumes
At thirty-six Fran, a New York lawyer, tells her husband Charlie
she has suddenly decided she wants a baby. After years of
fruitless attempts, Fran begins to give up on the idea. But
apparently Charlie hasn't, because now the maid is pregnant with
his child and he is fighting to convince a horrified Fran to
adopt the baby. Fran takes up smoking and drinking and loses her
job, but it is Charlie who faces an even greater irony. Some
strong language. 1991.
Looking for Atlanta  BR 9319
by Marilyn Dorn Staats 
2 volumes
Margaret Bridges has been accused more than once of exaggerating
her miseries but, by 1981, her life is pretty much a mess. Her
daughter died accidentally the year before; her husband has
reacted by getting a hair transplant and leaving her for a young
professional woman; she's been kicked out of the country club;
her old Atlanta neighborhood is disappearing; and her son has
shaved one side of his head and is strangely secretive. 1992.
The Waking Spell  BR 9321
by Carol Dawson 
3 volumes
When very young, Sarah Lynn Grissom was taken to the attic of
Grandmother Northgate's Texas home and introduced to the
"ghost." To her brother and cousins it was a joke, but for Sarah
it was real. Over the years she has been constantly reminded of
the spirit she felt in the attic, and now as an adult, she
returns to that Texas house to confront the presences that have
dominated, and suppressed, the Northgate family women. 1992.
Strange Business  BR 9326
by Rilla Askew 
2 volumes
A sequence of ten stories set in a small Oklahoma town over a
period of twenty-five years. Each story is titled by a date and
features a single character--who may reappear, even from beyond
the grave. A brief preface sets life in this microcosmic world
in motion--a life where white men's rules vie with Choctaw
spirits. Some strong language. 1992.
Saratoga Snapper  BR 9327
by Stephen Dobyns 
2 volumes
Charlie Bradshaw and his friend Victor Plotz live in Saratoga
Springs, New York, where they work at Charlie's mother's hotel.
Charlie is the night manager, and Victor is the hotel detective.
But mostly Victor takes happy pictures of happy people.
Unfortunately, someone appears to be unhappy about his
picture-taking and has just hit him with his car and stolen his
camera. Then the body of one of the maids is found in a laundry
hamper. 1986.
_Books for Children_
The following books were recently produced for the NLS program.
To order books, complete the order form and return it to your
braille-lending library.
_Nonfiction_
An Indian Winter  BR 8967
by Russell Freedman 
1 volume
1833-1834. Maximilian, a German prince, and Karl Bodmer, a Swiss
artist, travel by river to what is now North Dakota. There they
winter with the Mandans and the Hidatsas, Native American
peoples whose flourishing cultures will cease to exist after an
1837 smallpox epidemic. Freedman combines Maximilian's
observations with background information on that winter.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
Northern Lullaby  BR 8975
by Nancy White Carlstrom 
1 volume
In sparse, rhythmic verse, a young Native American child in the
far North bids good night to Earth and her family--including
Papa Star, Mama Moon, Sister Owl, and Brother Bear.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with older
readers. 1992.
The Adventures of Isabel  BR 8984
by Ogden Nash 
1 volume
Jaunty rhymes portray Isabel, a feisty heroine, who is not
frightened by anything. When an enormous bear threatens to eat
her, she washes her hands and has him for lunch! And when a
hideous giant vows to grind her bones to make bread, Isabel cuts
off his head! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older
readers. 1963.
_Fiction_
"I'm Not Sleepy"  BR 8972
by Denys Cazet 
1 volume
Alex is in bed, but he's not sleepy. So, Father tells him a
"no-matter-how-wide-awake-you-are-I-can-make-you-sleepy sleepy
story," with humorous results. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.
The Rainbow Fish  BR 8974
by Marcus Pfister 
1 volume
The Rainbow Fish has shining, shimmering scales that make him
the most beautiful fish in the ocean. Vain and selfish, the
Rain-bow Fish will not play with the other fish or share a scale
with the little blue fish. Soon all of the other fish refuse to
have anything to do with the Rainbow Fish. A wise octopus
advises him to learn to share his scales, for what he will lose
in beauty he will gain in happiness. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.
Spoonbill Swamp  BR 8976
by Brenda Z. Guiberson 
1 volume
Although the American alligator and the roseate spoonbill are
very different animals indeed, they do share similarities. They
both live in the swamp, build nests, lay and guard eggs, care
for their babies, and heed the babies' cries. The spoonbills
work as a couple, while the female alligator handles tasks on
her own. The author depicts a typical day with a family of
spoonbills and a family of alligators. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades
K-3. 1992.
Galimoto  BR 8982
by Karen Lynn Williams 
1 volume
Kondi, a young boy living in Malawi, West Africa, wants to make
a galimoto--a push toy made of old wires, sticks, and other
discarded materials, and shaped like a car, bicycle, or other
moving vehicle. Although he is discouraged by an older boy,
Kondi scours the village for wire scraps determined to make his
galimoto. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with
older readers. 1990.
Soun Tetoken: Nez Perce Boy  BR 9264
by Kenneth Thomasma 
1 volume
Soun Tetoken (silent one) is a young Nez Perce boy who is mute
from a fire accident in his childhood. The boy learns to adapt
to his silent state; he trains his horse and small coyote friend
to obey hand and foot signs. A vivid portrayal of traditional
Nez Perce culture. For grades 5-8. 1984.
Tomorrow's Sphinx  BR 9271
by Clare Bell 
2 volumes
Long after humankind has departed Earth to escape ecological
catastrophe, the Nile Valley is home for Kichebo, a female
cheetah who is sable black with gold markings. Her bright coat
makes hunting difficult. She also must be ever vigilant of the
two-legged hunters who come in vehicles from the sky. Kichebo
comes to form a link with another black cheetah, a male who once
enjoyed an extraordinary bond with the pharoah Tutankhamen. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986.
Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio  BR 9328
by Barbara Garland Polikoff 
1 volume
It has been two years since his father died from lung cancer,
and Horatio Tuckerman, twelve, and his mother have moved to a
small town in Wisconsin to be closer to other family members.
His grandfather, O.P. (Old Professor), has moved in with Horatio
and his mother. As O.P. struggles to overcome the loss of his
son, his beloved dog dies. The family pulls together to provide
the support that each of them needs. For grades 4-7. 1992.
Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies
The following books have been hand transcribed for the library
indicated with each entry and are available from that library
for circulation throughout the country.  Please write or call
directly to the library indicated.
LLB
Lutheran Library for the Blind
1133 South Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-965-9000, 800-433-3954
 
Adult Nonfiction
Be Patient LLB
     by Warren W. Wiersbe
     3 volumes
     The Book of Job teaches readers about suffering and about
     how to be patient in their trials.
God Uses Cracked Pots LLB
     by Patsy Clairmont
     3 volumes
     The author takes events from her everyday life and uses wit
     and wisdom to turn them into lessons on love for families
     and the Lord.
Children's Nonfiction
Come as You Are  LLB
     by Lois Wilfrid Johnson
     2 volumes
     Fifty-five short devotions to help teens discover answers
     to questions they have about themselves.  Tells them that
     Jesus cares about them "just the way they are."
Braille Magazines                      
The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of
Congress program.  Readers may obtain free personal
subscriptions to these magazines.  For information on the
availability of specific magazines, consult the library that
sends you braille materials.
                                                        
Asimov's Science Fiction (monthly plus mid-December)
Better Homes and Gardens (monthly)
Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly)
Braille Book Review (bimonthly)
Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly)
Braille Journal of Physiotherapy (British monthly)
Braille Music Magazine (British monthly)
Braille Variety News (monthly)
Children's Digest (for children, 8 issues)
Consumers' Research (monthly)
Cooking Light (bimonthly plus Christmas)
Fortune (biweekly plus specials)
Inside Sports (monthly)
Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues)
Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly)
Ladies' Home Journal (monthly)
Madam (British monthly)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
National Geographic (monthly)
New Beacon (British monthly)
The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
News (NLS quarterly)
Parenting (monthly except January and July)
PC/Computing (monthly)
Playboy, selections (monthly)
Poetry (monthly)
Popular Communications (monthly)
Popular Mechanics (monthly)
Popular Music Lead Sheets (3 per year)
Progress (British monthly)
Science News (weekly)
Seventeen (for teens, monthly)
Update (NLS quarterly)
The Washington Post Book World (weekly)
The following sports schedules are also available:
American Baseball League Schedule
National Baseball League Schedule
National Basketball Association Schedule
National Football League Schedule
National Hockey League Schedule
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