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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 68, No. 1, January-February 2002
Talking Book Topics
January-February 2002
Volume 68, Number 1
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,
cassette, and computer diskette formats and distributed free
to blind and physically handicapped individuals who
participate in the Library of Congress free reading program.
It lists recorded books and magazines available through a
network of cooperating libraries and covers news of
developments and activities in library services.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles
recently added to the national collection, which contains
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and
self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of
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and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries.
Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer
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      To order books, contact your local cooperating
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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 2002
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
Safe Handling of Mail
In October 2001, as part of a national campaign for
heightened awareness of safety and security concerns, the
United States Postal Service issued guidelines for safe mail
handling.  A card was sent to every postal customer in the
country containing the information reprinted here.
   The side of the card bearing the address also displays a
message from Postmaster General John E. Potter: "The U.S.
Postal Service places the highest priority on the safety of
our customers and employees and on the security of the mail.
Please see the other side of this card for information about
safety and handling.  We want you to know we are doing
everything possible to make sure the mail is safe, and we
need your help.  Your security and peace of mind are
paramount to us."
   On the reverse, the following mail safety guidelines
appear:
What should make me suspect a piece of mail?
-  It's unexpected or from someone you don't know.
-  It's addressed to someone no longer at your address.
-  It's handwritten and has no return address or bears one
that you can't confirm is legitimate.
-  It's lopsided or lumpy in appearance.
-  It's sealed with excessive amounts of tape.
-  It's marked with restrictive endorsements such as
"Personal" or "Confidential."
-  It has excessive postage.
What should I do with a suspicious piece of mail?
-  Don't handle a letter or package that you suspect is
contaminated.
-  Don't shake it, bump it, or sniff it.
-  Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
-  Notify local law enforcement authorities.
Collection Development Advisory Group seeks advice
The members of the Collection Development Advisory Group
formerly the National Advisory Group on Collection Building
Activities) wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for
their input concerning the NLS program.  Please be assured
that ideas and suggestions were thoroughly discussed in the
committee's deliberations.
   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 group will meet again at NLS on May 22-24, 2002.
Representatives from consumer organizations
American Council of the Blind
Ms. Jill O'Connell
279 Church Lane
Carlotta, CA 95528-9715
jillocon@juno.com
Blinded Veterans Association
Dr. Ronald L. Miller
1480 Aptos Drive
Turlock, CA 95382
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National Federation of the Blind
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113 Greensward Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4710
Reader-at-large representatives
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Librarians
Midlands
Ms. Lissa Shanahan
Indiana State Library
Special Services Division
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Northern
Ms. Renee Snowten
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 683-3218
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Southern
Mr. Randy French
Library and Resource Center
Department for the Visually Handicapped
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Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 371-3661
frenchra@dvh.state.va.us
Western
Ms. Sue Sugimura, Librarian
Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
402 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-8444
fax: (808) 733-8449
sue@lib.state.hi.us
Children's/Young Adults
Ms. Emma Schroth
State Library of Louisiana
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 342-9563
eschroth@pelican.state.lib.la.us
Magazine of the Month Selections for 2001
Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not
otherwise available through network libraries.  Subscribers
to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the
Month receive a different magazine on audio cassette each
month.  For a free subscription to either program, contact
your cooperating library.  Although the selections are
subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the
following magazines during 2002.
Magazine of the Month
- American Visions: The Magazine of Afro-American Culture
(the African American contribution to arts and letters)
- Craft Home and Style (original craft and home decor
projects)
- Infinite Energy (energy science and technology)
- Latin Style: The Latin Arts and Entertainment Magazine
(issues and individuals of significance in the Latino
community)
- Native Peoples (arts and lifestyles of native peoples of
the Americas)
- Rosie (movie stars, fashion, beauty, crafts, cooking, and
cultural issues, centered on talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell)
- Skeptic (investigations of controversial claims in science
and history)
- Utne Reader: The Best of the Alternate Media (writings on
politics, culture, and the environment from the independent
press)
- Where to Retire (issues related to retirement)
- Wildlife Journal: The Magazine for an Untamed World (study
and preservation of animals in the wild)
- Williams Sonoma Taste (recipes, entertainment, and
culinary experiences)
- World War II (essays and historical accounts)
Alternates: American Scientist, The Circle, E-The
Environmental Magazine, Emerge, Home Companion, Hope
Magazine, Latina Style, Military History, Oxygen, Skeptical
Inquirer, Travel 50 and Beyond, Veggie Life
Young Adult Magazine of the Month
- Calliope: Exploring World History (history for junior and
senior high readers)
- Cicada (fiction and poetry by and for teens)
- Elle Girl ((fashion and celebrity interviews for girls)
- Footsteps: African-American History for Kids (articles and
poetry)
- Frontera (Latino cultural interests including music,
literature, and entertainment)
- Mad (humor and satire)
- Martial Arts Legends (various forms of martial arts)
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Magazine (fashion, lifestyle,
celebrity interviews)
- Soccer Jr.: The Soccer Magazine for Kids (for children and
teen soccer enthusiasts)
- Teen Voices (alternative to teen gossip and fashion
magazines, written by young women)
- YM: Young and Modern (fashion and beauty for teenage
girls)
- Zillions: For Kids from Consumer Reports (consumer
information on snacks, toys, videos, and cosmetics)
Alternates: Amazing Stories, Marie-Claire, Quill & Scroll,
Sassy, 16 Magazine, Snowboarding, Teen, Twist, Worlds of
Horror
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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 Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth.
RC 47785.
by Lena Lencek and Gideon Bosker.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
3 cassettes.
Describes the geological development of beaches and their
use throughout history by different cultures. Compares
recreational and therapeutic activities associated with
shorelines from ancient Roman times to the twentieth
century. Predicts a dim future for coastal playgrounds as a
result of pollution, overdevelopment, and storms. 1998.
RC 47785.
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The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon.
RC 48282.
by Henry Fielding.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
In 1754, the critically ill English author of _Tom Jones (RC
15743)_ describes his prolonged shipboard trip with all its
discomforts along the English coast en route to Portugal.
He also discusses the civic illness rampant in society. Tom
Keymer of Oxford University provides an introductory
analysis of the journal and explanatory notes. 1996.
RC 48282.
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The Hidden Jesus: A New Life.
RC 48301.
by Donald Spoto.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
The author, a former Catholic monk and a theologian,
examines Jesus in the context of the Holy Bible, other
ancient texts, and discoveries in biblical scholarship. In a
series of meditations, Spoto offers his views on the
significance of Jesus' life from his conception to his
resurrection. 1998.
RC 48301.
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Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan.
RC 48814.
by Edmund Morris.
read by Michael Scherer.
6 cassettes.
Biographer Morris interjects himself as a fictional
contemporary of Ronald Reagan in this authorized account of
the fortieth president of the United States. He covers
Reagan's life from his birth in Tampico, Illinois, through
his college days, his movie career, his governorship of
California, his presidency, and his final public appearance.
Bestseller 1999.
RC 48814.
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Amelia Earhart's Daughters: The Wild and Glorious Story of
American Women Aviators from World War II to the Dawn of the
Space Age.
RC 49054.
by Leslie Haynsworth and David Toomey.
read by Susan McInerney.
3 cassettes.
An account of pioneer female pilots in aviation history.
Recalls the feats of the Ferrying Division that delivered
new planes from manufacturers to air bases. Portrays
courageous but unpublicized fliers such as Jackie Cochran,
Nancy Harkness Love, and Jerrie Cobb. 1998.
RC 49054.
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The Other Side of the Mountain: The End of the Journey; the
Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 7, 1967-1968.
RC 49275.
by Thomas Merton.
read by Gordon Gould.
3 cassettes.
Chronicles the last two years of Merton's life, during the
political and social upheaval of the Vietnam War era. He
travels widely, visiting American seminaries and venturing
to India, Ceylon, and Thailand--where a tragic accident ends
his life in 1968. 1998.
RC 49275.
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On the Rez.
RC 49313.
by Ian Frazier.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
Combines personal observation with history, travelog, and
social commentary to portray the Pine Ridge Reservation of
the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota. Describes the residents,
their heroes, daily routines, and other activities. Contains
an account of SuAnne Big Crow, an athlete who died at
seventeen.  Bestseller 2000.
RC 49313.
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Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey.
RC 49396.
by Jane Goodall.
read by Corrie James.
2 cassettes.
A spiritual autobiography by the chimpanzee researcher,
covering the sixty-five years since her birth in 1934.
Describes meeting her mentor, Louis Leakey, in Africa in
1957 and her adventures studying chimpanzees in Gombe.
Discusses her love of family, friends, nature, pets, and
God. Explains her commitment to conservation and education.
1999.
RC 49396.
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The Long Program: Skating towards Life's Victories.
RC 49753.
by Peggy Fleming.
read by Graci Ragsdale.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography by the award-winning ice-skater, describing
her childhood and athletic career. Fleming was thrust into
the spotlight when she won an Olympic Gold Medal at age
nineteen in 1968. She became a well-known broadcaster and
later a breast cancer activist after successfully battling
the disease. 1999.
RC 49753.
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The Face.
RC 49816.
by Daniel McNeill.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
An in-depth study of the human visage, considering its
physiology, social significance, and critical role in
history and art. Discusses various aspects of the face and
its uses, including personal identity, the kiss, the
expression of emotions, and notions of beauty. 1998.
RC 49816.
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Show Me a Hero: A Tale of Murder, Suicide, Race, and
Redemption.
RC 49994.
by Lisa Belkin.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Chronicles the 1980 case of _U.S. v. Yonkers_, which ordered
that minority public-housing units be built throughout the
city. In 1988 the country's youngest mayor, Nicholas
Wasicsko, took office and soon became embroiled in a
conflict that led to the town's desegregation. Wasicsko
later lost reelection and committed suicide. 1999.
RC 49994.
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Lost Woods: The Discovered Writing of Rachel Carson.
RC 50015.
edited by Linda Lear.
read by Mimi Bederman.
2 cassettes.
Compilation of letters, speeches, articles, and field
journals dealing with biology, ecology, and the conservation
of wildlife and wilderness, by the author of _Silent Spring
(RC 20184)_. Highlights Carson's concerns with ongoing
evolution, island ecosystems, animal welfare, and the
impacts of pesticide use. 1998.
RC 50015.
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Childhood.
RC 50018.
by Nathalie Sarraute.
read by Cyn Delafield.
2 cassettes.
Autobiographical moments--remembered fragments--of her early
years by a twentieth-century French writer. An interior
dialog with herself about the wisdom and accuracy of evoking
these memories, originally perceived as feelings or
emotions, and conveying them in adult vocabulary as a
truthful account. 1983.
RC 50018.
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The Complete Cancer Survival Guide.
RC 50023.
by Peter Teeley and Philip Bashe.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
8 cassettes in 2 containers.
Information and advice on diagnosis, staging, and treatment
options for the twenty-five most common cancers. Also
discusses cancer centers, second opinions, side effects,
complications, emotional health, and more. The authors
sought input from leading cancer specialists in developing
this encyclopedic guidebook. 2000.
RC 50023.
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Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation.
RC 50172.
by Edward Chancellor.
read by Michael Consoli.
3 cassettes.
Traces the history of stock-market speculation from the
seventeenth century to the end of the twentieth. Asserts
that speculative activities are driven by fear, greed,
compulsion, and aspiration, as well as the desire to make
money. Notes the contribution of venture trading to the
success of the American economy in the 1990s. 1999.
RC 50172.
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I Will Bear Witness: A Diary of the Nazi Years, 1942-1945.
RC 50175.
by Victor Klemperer.
read by Mark Ashby.
5 cassettes.
A continuation of the secret diaries that Klemperer kept in
Germany during the Nazi era. Describes his time spent in
segregation and in forced labor, the fire bombing of
Dresden, and his journey through the German countryside.
Sequel to _I Will Bear Witness: A Diary of the Nazi Years,
1933-1941 (RC 48053)_. 1999.
RC 50175.
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Silent Stars.
RC 50342.
by Jeanine Basinger.
read by Ray Hagen.
4 cassettes.
A celebration of "forgotten, misunderstood, or
underappreciated" stars of the silent movies, whom the
author reexamines. In addition to some relatively unsung
artists, Basinger includes such greats as Mary Pickford,
Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolph Valentino, Lon Chaney, and Rin-
Tin-Tin for their lesser-known performances. 1999.
RC 50342.
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The Elusive Embrace: Desire and the Riddle of Identity.
RC 50368.
by Daniel Mendelsohn.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
A meditative memoir of growing up gay in a Jewish family.
Explores themes of sexual attraction and identity. The
author traces his personal odyssey to self-acceptance,
enjoying the gay lifestyle in the Chelsea neighborhood of
New York City, but also discovering the significance of
fatherhood. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50368.
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Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class.
RC 50402.
by Lawrence Otis Graham.
read by Bob Moore.
4 cassettes.
Describes the development and traditions of an elite class
of African Americans, which traces its roots to the 1870s.
Illustrates the long history of this upper class of wealthy
professionals, who sponsor debutante cotillions and maintain
prestigious private social clubs, summer resorts, and
boarding schools in the major American cities. 1999.
RC 50402.
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The Gross: The Hits, the Flops--the Summer That Ate
Hollywood.
RC 50408.
by Peter Bart.
read by Jim Johnston.
2 cassettes.
The editor of Hollywood trade magazine _Variety_ examines
the movie season of the summer of 1998. Provides accounts of
making and promoting the season's releases, which included
_Saving Private Ryan_, _There's Something about Mary_,
_Bulworth_, _The Truman Show_, _Armageddon_, _Mulan_, and
_The Horse Whisperer_. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50408.
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Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford.
RC 50411.
by Scott Eyman.
read by Faith Potts.
5 cassettes.
Biography of renowned film director John Ford (1894-1973),
who for over fifty years made such movies as _The Grapes of
Wrath_, _Stagecoach_, _The Last Hurrah_, and _Cheyenne
Autumn_. Evaluates his work and relationships within
Hollywood as well as his personal life. Analyzes his social
vision as portrayed in his films. 1999.
RC 50411.
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King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's
Forgotten Conflict.
RC 50412.
by Eric B. Schultz and Michael J. Tougias.
read by Ted Stoddard.
3 cassettes.
An account of the vicious conflict (1675-1676) between the
English settlers in New England and the native Wampanoags
led by King Philip. As the conflict decimated the tribes and
established English dominance, a unique social
interdependence was destroyed forever. Includes contemporary
narratives as well as descriptions of present-day landmarks.
1999.
RC 50412.
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The Unruly Life of Woody Allen: A Biography.
RC 50436.
by Marion Meade.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes.
Career and personal life of the noted filmmaker and actor
whose work includes _What's New, Pussycat?_, _Bananas_,
_Annie Hall_, and _Manhattan_. He achieved notoriety in 1992
when he left lover Mia Farrow for her adopted daughter,
Soon-Yi Previn, and was accused of molesting another of
Farrow's daughters. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 50436.
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From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life,
1500 to the Present.
RC 50517.
by Jacques Barzun.
read by Lou Harpenau.
8 cassettes in 2 containers.
A description of major achievements in Western art, thought,
manners, morals, and religion from the Protestant
Reformation to the late twentieth century. Profiles major
figures in cultural and social revolutions, including
Luther, Cromwell, Mozart, and Rousseau. Explores evidence of
what the author views as a decline in Europe and America.
2000.
RC 50517.
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Burt Lancaster: An American Life.
RC 50531.
by Kate Buford.
read by Barbara Pinolini.
4 cassettes.
Commentator for National Public Radio chronicles Burt
Lancaster's public and private life, beginning with his
childhood in East Harlem. Describes his decision to forgo a
college scholarship during the depression to take a job as a
circus performer. Continues with his lucky break into films.
Some strong language. 2000.
RC 50531.
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Shiloh: The Battle That Changed the Civil War.
RC 50567.
by Larry J. Daniel.
read by Ray Childs.
3 cassettes.
Description of the battle in Tennessee in April 1862, when
the combined deaths of 23,000 men and the capture of large
portions of Confederate territory demoralized the South
during the Civil War. Also uses contemporary sources to
analyze the political infighting that beset both capitals.
Some violence. 1997.
RC 50567.
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Controversies of the Sports World.
RC 50568.
by Douglas T. Putnam.
read by Don Feldheim.
3 cassettes.
Presents sixteen controversies of the sports world including
recruitment, religion, contracts, discrimination, drug use,
violence, and exploitation. Provides opposing views and a
brief history of each issue. Assesses the effects of these
problems and offers possible solutions. For senior high and
older readers. 1999.
RC 50568.
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Red Smith on Baseball: The Game's Greatest Writer on the
Game's Greatest Years.
RC 50569.
by Red Smith.
read by Ray Childs.
3 cassettes.
Five decades--from the 1940s to the 1980s--of baseball
columns by the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who was
called "The Shakespeare of the Press Box." Includes pieces
on Mickey Mantle's first game, numerous World Series
contests including Don Larsen's no-hitter in 1956, the
ascent of Jackie Robinson, and the death of Babe Ruth. 2000.
RC 50569.
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Complete Works.
RC 50570.
by Arthur Rimbaud.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
2 cassettes.
A chronological presentation of all the extant writings--
poetry, prose, and letters--of the precocious French poet
Rimbaud (1854-1891), as interpreted and translated by Paul
Schmidt. Includes "The Drunken Boat," "Vowels," "A Season in
Hell," and "After the Flood." Contains all the poems usually
gathered under the title "Illuminations." Strong language
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.
RC 50570.
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The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the
American West.
RC 50605.
by Michael Wallis.
read by Bill Wallace.
5 cassettes.
Chronicles the rise and decline of the 110,000-acre Oklahoma
ranch founded by the Miller family in the late 1800s.
Assesses its influence on the formation of America's image
of the West. Describes cattle drives, the 101's legendary
touring Wild West show, and cowboy movies filmed on the
ranch. 1999.
RC 50605.
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The Broken Tower: A Life of Hart Crane.
RC 50619.
by Paul Mariani.
read by Bill Wallace.
4 cassettes.
Biography of a famous American poet of the late 1920s.
Describes Crane's fascination with New York City, where he
arrived from Ohio in 1916 at age seventeen. Covers his
controversial lifestyle--involving homosexuality and
alcoholism--and discusses the poetry published before his
suicide at age thirty-two. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50619.
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Ted Poston: Pioneer American Journalist.
RC 50631.
by Kathleen A. Hauke.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Depicts Ted Poston as the first African American to break
the color barrier in journalism by joining the staff of the
_New York Post_ in 1935. Recalls how his reporting exposed
racism to the paper's white readership. Notes that he also
served as an advisor and tutor to many young black
journalists. 1998.
RC 50631.
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Nathaniel's Nutmeg; or, The True and Incredible Adventures
of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History.
RC 50638.
by Giles Milton.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
An account of how the importance of nutmeg in sixteenth-
century Europe led to Nathaniel Courthope's 1616 sea
adventure to retain the Spice Island of Run for the British
against the Dutch. Chronicles England's eventual exchange of
Run and its lucrative nutmeg trade in return for Holland's
island of Manhattan in 1667. 1999.
RC 50638.
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Patrick O'Brian: A Life Revealed.
RC 50640.
by Dean King.
read by George Holmes.
4 cassettes.
King tells the real story of the man who was born Richard
Patrick Russ and who, following World War II, reinvented
himself as Patrick O'Brian, author of the phenomenally
popular Aubrey-Maturin sea stories. King shows how O'Brian's
writings reflect his divided life, his failures, and his
need to escape his past. 2000.
RC 50640.
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Spinoza: A Life.
RC 50701.
by Steven Nadler.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
4 cassettes.
Portrait of the iconoclastic seventeenth-century philosopher
and religious thinker. Describes his early life as an
expatriate Sephardic Jew in Amsterdam, his exile from that
community as a young man, and his relentless pursuit of
metaphysical and moral truth for the remainder of his years.
1999.
RC 50701.
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A Daughter of Isis: The Autobiography of Nawal El Saadawi.
RC 50704.
by Nawal Sa'dawi.
read by Yolande Bavan.
3 cassettes.
The memoir of an Egyptian-born feminist, essayist, and
novelist. Relates her Islamic village upbringing, her fight
for education, her resistance to arranged marriage, and her
growing awareness of the problems of being an intelligent
female in a patriarchal society. Covers her early years,
from 1931 through her medical studies in Cairo. 1999.
RC 50704.
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Yemen: The Unknown Arabia.
RC 50707.
by Tim Mackintosh-Smith.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
An Englishman's recollections of being enticed by the desire
to learn Arabic in an exotic land and leaving Oxford in 1982
for the southern Arabian peninsula--where he remained.
Combines travel impressions with the culture, history, and
heritage of the inhabitants. Thomas Cook Travel Book Award.
2000.
RC 50707.
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Yeltsin: A Revolutionary Life.
RC 50709.
by Leon Aron.
read by Ken Kliban.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Biography of Russia's former president, chronicling his
family background, career in the provinces, Communist
affiliations, and ascent to regional power. When Mikhail
Gorbachev brought him to Moscow in 1985, Boris Yeltsin
became embroiled in the perestroika movement, the decline of
the Soviet Union, coups, and the waning of the Cold War.
2000.
RC 50709.
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Lives of the Great Twentieth Century Artists.
RC 50710.
by Edward Lucie-Smith.
read by Jill Fox.
4 cassettes.
Biographical sketches of 100 deceased artists, presented
roughly in chronological order, grouped by movement or
nationality. Begins with Edvard Munch and major European
trends--cubism, dada, and the Bauhaus. Proceeds to North
Americans such as Diego Rivera and Edward Hopper, abstract
expressionists, pop artists, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. 1999.
RC 50710.
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Make Believe: The Broadway Musical in the 1920s.
RC 50756.
by Ethan Mordden.
read by Ray Hagen.
3 cassettes.
Describes the transformation of the American theater from
vaudeville and operetta to the more intricate Broadway
musicals influenced by the rapid social changes of the era
and epitomized by elaborate sets and staging as well as by
the development of jazz. The era ends with the success of
_Show Boat_. 1997.
RC 50756.
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The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty.
RC 50757.
edited by Yona Zeldis McDonough.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Essays compiled for Barbie's fortieth birthday include
entries by Anna Quindlen, Carol Shields, Jane Smiley, and
Erica Jong. Created in 1959, the highly popular, oddly
proportioned doll with voluminous tresses has provoked
controversy ever since. Contributors humorously discuss
Barbie's impact on them and her role in their children's
lives. 1999.
RC 50757.
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The Nudist on the Late Shift.
RC 50775.
by Po Bronson.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
Anecdotes from the computer world in Silicon Valley,
including the programmer who worked naked on the night
shift, the billionaire who slept under his desk until his
paperwork took over the space, and other eccentrics.
Includes stories about salespeople, entrepreneurs,
headhunters, and the "Cubicle Guy." 1999.
RC 50775.
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The Twinkling of an Eye; or, My Life as an Englishman.
RC 50782.
by Brian Aldiss.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
4 cassettes.
Autobiography by the acclaimed British science fiction
writer, detailing his childhood in rural England, his war
service in Burma, and his development as a writer. Discusses
the role of the World Science Fiction Society and his
travels for the organization. 1998.
RC 50782.
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Come out the Wilderness: Memoir of a Black Woman Artist.
RC 50789.
by Estella Conwill Mjozo.
read by Robin Miles.
2 cassettes.
An African American poet, artist, and associate professor of
English at Hunter College in New York chronicles her
childhood years in segregated Louisville, Catholic
upbringing, failed marriages, and supportive family. Also
recounts her successes in earning one of the first
doctorates in African American literature and as cofounder
of a Harlem arts center. 1998.
RC 50789.
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Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of Rock and Roll, 1947-
1977.
RC 50791.
by James Miller.
read by Bill Wallace.
3 cassettes.
A chronicle of the major turning points in rock history--
from Wynonie Harris's record "Good Rockin' Tonight" in
December 1947 to the death of Elvis Presley in August 1977.
Discusses the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and many others. 1999.
RC 50791.
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Wynton Marsalis: Skain's Domain; a Biography.
RC 50800.
by Leslie Gourse.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
Authorized biography presents Marsalis's 1960s New Orleans
childhood, determination to master the trumpet, friendships
and feuds with other performers, and cofounding of Jazz at
Lincoln Center in the 1990s. Gourse relies heavily on
interviews with the musician and others. Subtitle recalls a
composition that signaled a change in musical style. 1999.
RC 50800.
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Animal Underworld: Inside America's Black Market for Rare
and Exotic Species.
RC 50805.
by Alan Green.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
2 cassettes.
An expos of the underground trafficking in wild and exotic
animals. Reveals that even prestigious zoos and laboratories
send their surplus animals to disreputable zoological parks,
managed hunting ranches, private homes, and meat markets.
Outlines a world of abuse and greed that profits from
misery. 1999.
RC 50805.
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The Feejee Mermaid: And Other Essays in Natural and
Unnatural History.
RC 50806.
by Jan Bondeson.
read by Peter Johnson.
3 cassettes.
Ten essays investigating curiosities and oddities in natural
history. A research physician presents his findings on real
phenomena, such as odd showers of fish or frogs falling with
rain; and unreal specimens, such as the Feejee mermaid--a
fraudulent creature assembled from fish and animal parts.
1999.
RC 50806.
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Yeats's Ghosts: The Secret Life of W.B. Yeats.
RC 50808.
by Brenda Maddox.
read by Terry Donnelly.
3 cassettes.
Concentrates on the last twenty-two years of the poet's
life, beginning in 1917 when Yeats was fifty-one. Examines
his marriage to a young woman who was a spirit medium and
the influence she exerted over him through her "automatic
writing." Discusses how his romances inspired his poetry.
1999.
RC 50808.
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Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda.
RC 50817.
by Rosamond Halsey Carr.
read by Lisette Lecat.
2 cassettes.
A former New York fashion illustrator, Carr tells of moving
to east central Africa with her husband in 1949. Her
marriage did not last, but her love for Rwanda and its
people endures, even beyond the 1994 genocide. She recalls
fifty years of experiences, including her friendship with
primatologist Dian Fossey. 1999.
RC 50817.
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The Great Disruption: Human Nature and the Reconstitution of
Social Order.
RC 50822.
by Francis Fukuyama.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
A sociological assessment of the postindustrial society that
evolved from the mid-1960s to the 1990s. Traces a pattern of
moral decline through this period, alleging a connection
between social disruption and the developing information
economy. Avers that a new social order is emerging, one
better suited to the new age. 1999.
RC 50822.
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Fat Man in a Middle Seat: Forty Years of Covering Politics.
RC 50832.
by Jack W. Germond.
read by Frank Coffee.
2 cassettes.
A veteran print and media journalist known for his honesty
and candor recounts highlights of his forty years reporting
American politics. Reminisces on his experiences covering
national figures from governor Nelson Rockefeller in the
1950s to president Bill Clinton through the 1990s, complete
with insider observations and anecdotes. Some strong
language. 1999.
RC 50832.
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Sonnets from the Portuguese.
RC 50839.
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
read by Anne Chodoff.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Love lyrics by the nineteenth-century English poet,
expressing her love for her husband, Robert Browning.
Includes her best-known sonnet, which begins, "How do I love
thee? Let me count the ways." For senior high and older
readers. 1850.
RC 50839.
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A War to Be Won: Fighting the Second World War.
RC 50850.
by Williamson Murray and Allan R. Millett.
read by Roy Avers.
6 cassettes.
A comprehensive analysis of military operations during World
War II and an assessment of military leaders on both sides.
Explains battlefield performances of armies, navies, and air
forces. Examines decisions made by admirals and generals in
extreme circumstances. Within the historical overview is a
discussion of the reciprocal influence of strategy and
operations. 2000.
RC 50850.
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Soul Stories.
RC 50883.
by Gary Zukav.
read by Gary Roan.
1 cassette.
Zukav offers fifty-two anecdotes to illustrate the concept
of multisensory perception, which he discussed in _The Seat
of the Soul (RC 36911)_. Using his own and others' accounts
of personal evolution, Zukav shows how this new
understanding of authentic power can transform a person's
life in countless ways. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50883.
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Go East Old Man: Adventures of a Runner in His Seventies
Traveling Twenty-Two Western States.
RC 50900.
by Paul Reese.
read by Ted Stoddard.
3 cassettes.
A retired marine and septuagenarian describes running across
twenty-two states west of the Mississippi River. Summarizes
his experiences in eight western states from the 1990 cross-
country run detailed in _Ten Million Steps (RC 37672)_ and
gives daily accounts while crossing fourteen new states over
five summers from 1992 to 1996. 1997.
RC 50900.
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Secret War in Shanghai.
RC 50947.
by Bernard Wasserstein.
read by Ralph Lowenstein.
3 cassettes.
Account of criminals, spies, and adventurers in Shanghai
during the years 1937-1945, when thousands of emigrants--
German Jews and White Russians among them--lived in China's
largest city. Concentrates on the clandestine activities of
the Allied and Axis powers, as well as describing the
brutalities of the Japanese after their invasion. 1998.
RC 50947.
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The Great Black Jockeys: The Lives and Times of the Men Who
Dominated America's First National Sport.
RC 50954.
by Edward Hotaling.
read by Jake Williams.
3 cassettes.
A social historian and Emmy-winning writer recalls the
importance of African American jockeys in the field of horse
racing in the 1800s--even when many were slaves. Explains
that by the end of the century, athletes who had once won
the Kentucky Derby were vanishing from America's most
popular sport because of racism. 1999.
RC 50954.
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The Myth of the First Three Years: A New Understanding of
Early Brain Development and Lifelong Learning.
RC 50960.
by John T. Bruer.
read by Erik Sandvold.
2 cassettes.
The author disputes the widely publicized theory of the mid-
1990s that the crucial window of opportunity to properly
stimulate a child's brain occurs before the third year.
Examining research, he asserts that this is not the only
critical period; the brain continues to develop throughout
childhood and beyond. 1999.
RC 50960.
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A Positively Final Appearance: A Journal, 1996-98.
RC 50961.
by Alec Guinness.
read by Jamie Horton.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _My Name Escapes Me (RC 45867)_, British
actor Guinness continues his journal entries. He comments on
the death of Princess Diana, the election of Tony Blair, and
his life in the country, and he reminisces about _Star Wars_
and other films. 1999.
RC 50961.
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Fit for Life: A New Beginning; Your Complete Diet and Health
Plan for the Millennium.
RC 51027.
by Harvey Diamond.
read by Randy Davidson.
3 cassettes.
Author of _Fit for Life (RC 22980)_ describes a program he
believes will prevent cancer and other health problems by
strengthening the lymph system. Components include walking,
rebounding on a mini trampoline, periodic monodieting with
fresh fruits and/or vegetables and juices, reducing animal
product consumption, and exploiting the mind-body
connection. 2000.
RC 51027.
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Looking for a Miracle: Weeping Icons, Relics, Stigmata,
Visions, and Healing Cures.
RC 51033.
by Joe Nickell.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
A forensic investigator of paranormal events examines the
evidence relating to specific claims of the miraculous. His
inquiries include the Shroud of Turin, speaking in tongues,
Jeane Dixon's predictions, and many other such phenomena. He
finds the evidence unconvincing. 1993.
RC 51033.
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Healing Moves: How to Cure, Relieve, and Prevent Common
Ailments with Exercise.
RC 51034.
by Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
A science writer and her cardiologist husband explain how to
use exercise to improve health and fitness. They discuss
various systems, examine the effects of disease, describe
moves that may prevent or relieve ailments, and present a
detailed workout to allow the body to function properly.
2000.
RC 51034.
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Life on the Mississippi.
RC 51079.
by Mark Twain.
read by Gary Telles.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
Memoir of Twain's career as a steamboat pilot on the
Mississippi River in his youth before the Civil War. Twenty-
one years later he returns for a trip from St. Louis to New
Orleans, reminiscing about the changes and the cities he
encounters. Includes a history of the river. 1883.
RC 51079.
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Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving.
RC 51086.
by Freeman Miller and Steven J. Bachrach.
read by Margaret Strom.
5 cassettes.
An overview of the nature of cerebral palsy; addresses
issues faced by children with the condition and those who
care for them. Discusses health insurance, caregiving
techniques, patterns of physical involvement, associated
medical problems, assistive equipment, and tips on using the
legal and educational systems. Includes a brief medical
encyclopedia. 1995.
RC 51086.
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Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph over Adversity, 1822-1865.
RC 51090.
by Brooks D. Simpson.
read by Robert Sams.
5 cassettes.
Evenhanded account of the enigmatic Union general, nicknamed
the "American Sphinx," through the Confederate surrender at
Appomattox. Probes the nature of Grant's extraordinary
character while detailing his personal and professional
lives, including his financial and business failures, his
military career, and his successes on the battlefield. 2000.
RC 51090.
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_The_ _Emperor's Giraffe_ and Other Stories of Cultures in
Contact.
RC 51091.
by Samuel M. Wilson.
read by Michael Consoli.
2 cassettes.
An anthropologist presents twenty-three essays examining the
historical and contemporary significance of the "contact
period"--when different cultures interact, seeking to
negotiate their coexistence. Grouped by theme into sections
on Columbus, early exploration in the Americas, encountering
European values, Caribbean connections, and cultural
diversity. Many selections first appeared in _Natural
History_ magazine. 1999.
RC 51091.
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Mailer: A Biography.
RC 51100.
by Mary V. Dearborn.
read by David Elias.
4 cassettes.
Portrait of the pugnacious celebrity writer Norman Mailer.
Chronicles the trajectory of his career, from his 1948
bestseller _The Naked and the Dead (RC 13465)_ to the
publication of his collected writings fifty years later, and
relates his work to his colorful public life. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1999.
RC 51100.
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Crochet Your Way: A Learn-to-Crochet Afghan, Over Forty
Projects for Home and Family, Easy-to-Understand Text and
Symbols, Special Instructions for Left-Handers, EZ Reference
Crochet Shorthand Chart.
RC 51102.
by Gloria Tracy and Susan Levin.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
3 cassettes.
Basic instructions for novices and techniques to extend the
skills of experts. Presents step-by-step directions for
creating an afghan using a different stitch in each block.
Other projects range from sweaters, hats, and shoulder bags
to bath mats and similar items. 2000.
RC 51102.
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Long-Distance Genealogy.
RC 51103.
by Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer.
read by Randy Atcher.
3 cassettes.
A guide to genealogy for beginners and for those who cannot
travel, emphasizing the principles of research and the types
of records that can be accessed without leaving home.
Includes sample letters and charts, addresses for pertinent
associations and agencies, suggestions for the Internet, and
tips on hiring a professional. 2000.
RC 51103.
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The Washington Monument: It Stands for All.
RC 51104.
by Thomas B. Allen.
read by Jack Fox.
1 cassette.
A history of the monument that commemorates the country's
first president and is the tallest freestanding structure in
Washington, D.C. Contains a brief biographical sketch of
Washington, a chronology of the monument's construction and
its 1998 restoration, and highlights of events that happened
nearby on the Mall. 2000.
RC 51104.
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The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the
Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos.
RC 51106.
by Mario Livio.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
Astrophysicist affiliated with the Hubble Space Telescope
explains why the concept that the universe is expanding at
an accelerating rate is challenging former precepts and is
causing a reexamination of some fundamental theories in
cosmology. 2000.
RC 51106.
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Disney's Family Fun Crafts.
RC 51107.
edited by Deanna F. Cook and others.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
Collection of five hundred creative activities for parents
to share with their children. Offers ideas on setting up an
area for crafts and suggests supplies, including recyclables
and inexpensive materials, to keep on hand. Sample projects
include spooky spiders, pencil toppers, finger puppets,
splatter shirts, and holiday gifts. 1997.
RC 51107.
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Sellout: The Inside Story of President Clinton's
Impeachment.
RC 51120.
by David P. Schippers.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
The Chief Investigative Counsel for the House Judiciary
Committee in 1998, a Democrat from Chicago, reveals why
President Bill Clinton was not removed from office despite
massive evidence of obstruction of justice, perjury, and
witness tampering. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51120.
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The Best That I Can Be: An Autobiography.
RC 51121.
by Rafer Johnson.
read by Jake Williams.
2 cassettes.
Autobiography of the African American gold medalist in the
1960 Olympics. Johnson describes his childhood in Texas and
California, his achievements while attending UCLA, and his
subsequent victory in the decathlon in Rome. Continues with
his media and political career since his athletic days.
Introduction by Tom Brokaw. 1998.
RC 51121.
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The Valachi Papers.
RC 51136.
by Peter Maas.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
From his cell in a Washington, D.C., prison, gang member-
turned-informer Joseph Valachi remembers his life in the
Mafia. The book is filled with his detailed recollections of
the organization's ritualistic way of life, with its oaths,
beatings, revenge, murders, and unsolved crimes. Violence.
1968.
RC 51136.
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The Rise and Fall of the House of Barneys: A Family Tale of
Chutzpah, Glory, and Greed.
RC 51137.
by Joshua Levine.
read by Peter Johnson.
2 cassettes.
A senior editor at _Forbes_ details the rise of a secondhand
store into an international retail empire and its eventual
collapse and resurrection. Describes the founding family's
vision in the 1920s; asserts that the initially successful
men's fashion enterprise failed because of greed, arrogance,
extravagance, and unsound business practices. 1999.
RC 51137.
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And the Sea Is Never Full: Memoirs, 1969-.
RC 51142.
by Elie Wiesel.
read by Ken Kliban.
3 cassettes.
The 1986 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize begins this
concluding volume of his memoirs where _All Rivers Run to
the Sea (RC 45516)_ ended--on his wedding day in Jerusalem
in 1969. Wiesel describes his work as a writer, humanist,
and political activist while voicing the concerns of a
Holocaust survivor. 1999.
RC 51142.
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Out of the Crater: Chronicles of a Volcanologist.
RC 51144.
by Richard V. Fisher.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Scientist recalls fifty years of studying volcanoes all over
the world--in Hawaii, Martinique, Europe, Mexico, China, and
elsewhere. Describes a visit to Washington's Mount St.
Helens three weeks after its eruption in 1980 and a trip to
the still-active Mount Vesuvius in Italy. 1999.
RC 51144.
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Trials of Intimacy: Love and Loss in the Beecher-Tilton
Scandal.
RC 51154.
by Richard Wightman Fox.
read by Jill Ferris.
4 cassettes.
Chronicles the nineteenth-century trial of a respected
clergyman, Henry Ward Beecher, who was accused of adultery
with a parishioner--the wife of a close friend. Examines
media portrayals of the affair and the popular response;
argues that the scandal hastened the decline of Victorian-
era morality in the United States. 1999.
RC 51154.
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A Concise History of Brazil.
RC 51179.
by Boris Fausto.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
3 cassettes.
This 500-year history of Brazil focuses on its colonization,
population, and politics. Discusses the wars with the
indigenous peoples, the importation and enslavement of
Africans, and the influx of immigrants. Addresses the
ongoing conflicts between conservationists and business
groups. 1999.
RC 51179.
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Islam: A Short History.
RC 51183.
by Karen Armstrong.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
2 cassettes.
Author of _The Battle for God (RC 51131)_ among other works
describes the origin and spread of the religion of Islam.
Discusses Muhammad and his family, the Crusades, and the
powerful Moghul and Ottoman Empires. Explores Islam's
divergence into sects and the creation of a modern
fundamentalist movement. 2000.
RC 51183.
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Saffron Sky: A Life between Iran and America.
RC 51185.
by Gelareh Asayesh.
read by Yolande Bavan.
2 cassettes.
The reminiscences of a young woman caught between two
cultures, recorded as she travels back and forth trying to
assimilate the best of both worlds. She describes an
immigrant's feelings of alienation and nostalgia but seeks
to resolve her ambivalence by marrying an American and
starting a bicultural family. 1999.
RC 51185.
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Careers for Persuasive Types and Others Who Won't Take No
for an Answer.
RC 51195.
by Jan Goldberg.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Describes career possibilities for those with persuasive
personalities, including sales, public relations and
fundraising, marketing and advertising, politics, law, and
education. Emphasizes the training necessary, the salaries,
and the job outlooks. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 2000.
RC 51195.
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Careers for Scientific Types and Others with Inquiring
Minds.
RC 51196.
by Jan Goldberg.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Describes the attributes and education necessary to become
employed in the sciences. Analyzes various careers available
in biology and medicine, the physical sciences such as
chemistry and meteorology, agriculture, engineering,
computers, or mathematics. Also considers salaries and job
outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers.
2000.
RC 51196.
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Careers for Aquatic Types and Others Who Want to Make a
Splash.
RC 51197.
by Blythe Camenson.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Highlights careers for those who love the water, including
service in the navy and coast guard and opportunities in
aquatic science, fishing, transportation and cruise
industries, safety and rescue work, and sports. Provides
information on professional organizations, salaries, and job
outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers.
2000.
RC 51197.
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America Divided: The Civil War of the 1960s.
RC 51208.
by Maurice Isserman and Michael Kazin.
read by Barry Bernson.
3 cassettes.
An examination of political, social, and cultural
developments of the 1960s by historians Isserman of Hamilton
College and Kazin of Georgetown University. They survey the
growth of activism among young people, the search for a more
authentic spirituality, the Civil Rights movement, planning
for the Great Society, and Vietnam. 2000.
RC 51208.
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Still the New World: American Literature in a Culture of
Creative Destruction.
RC 51214.
by Philip Fisher.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
2 cassettes.
Portrays American culture as ever-changing; suggests that
the popular emphasis on technology, novelty, innovation,
mobility, and immigration has produced an environment that
is "always new." Reviews works by Twain, Whitman, and other
nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers on social change;
argues against using literature alone to analyze issues of
race, gender, and ethnicity. 1999.
RC 51214.
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Hating Whitey: And Other Progressive Causes.
RC 51215.
by David Horowitz.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
A radical turned conservative criticizes civil rights
leaders who have betrayed Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of
a color-blind society by espousing antiwhite racism.
Deplores the demonization of European and American culture
in higher education and the damaging effects of leftist
ideas. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 51215.
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Through the Eyes of Innocents: Children Witness World War
II.
RC 51216.
by Emmy E. Werner.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
European, Asian, and American children's firsthand
descriptions of the violence and social upheaval of World
War II, told in anecdotes, diary entries, letters, and other
eyewitness accounts. Includes the experiences of teenagers
in battle, as well as  young people who survived blackouts,
air raids, sieges, evacuations, and internment camps.
Violence. 2000.
RC 51216.
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Trumpet Blues: The Life of Harry James.
RC 51218.
by Peter J. Levinson.
read by Jack Fox.
3 cassettes.
The life and times of acclaimed big band leader and
trumpeter, Harry James. Chronicles his childhood in the
circus, his start in dance bands, and his road tours with
Benny Goodman and others. Relates James's long-term marriage
to Betty Grable as well as his addictions, friendships, and
musical criticisms. 1999.
RC 51218.
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Can't Help Singing: The Life of Eileen Farrell.
RC 51221.
by Eileen Farrell and Brian Kellow.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Farrell recounts how her unusual singing career took off
when she landed her own radio show in 1941 at the age of
twenty. Since then the classically trained singer has been
successful in opera, blues, and pop. She also discusses her
life as mother and policeman's wife. Some strong language.
1999.
RC 51221.
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The Social Lives of Dogs: The Grace of Canine Company.
RC 51229.
by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas.
read by Patricia McDermott.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to the bestselling _The Hidden Life of Dogs
(RC 37305)_ the anthropologist-owner of a multitude of pets
continues her observations of their behavior. Theorizes that
if canines cannot live only with their own kind, they will
establish family relationships with humans and other
household pets. 2000.
RC 51229.
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Every Day's a Party: Louisiana Recipes for Celebrating with
Family and Friends.
RC 51231.
by Emeril Lagasse.
read by Gary Tipton.
2 cassettes.
The author celebrates his adopted state's heritage by
presenting menus and recipes that depict Louisiana's unique
culture and cuisine. Describes historical events that are
important in local areas; suggests foods and delicacies that
are popular at festivities throughout the year. 1999.
RC 51231.
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Inventing Al Gore: A Biography.
RC 51235.
by Bill Turque.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
Biography of the former senator from Tennessee and vice
president under President Bill Clinton. Concentrates on his
political views as well as his childhood and rise to power.
Questions some behavior such as the 1996 fundraising scandal
and his penchant for grandiosity. 2000.
RC 51235.
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The Rules II: More Rules to Live and Love By.
RC 51239.
by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
1 cassette.
Following the success of their bestseller _The Rules: Time-
Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right (RC
44036)_, the authors give more advice about dating and
answer some frequently asked questions. Also discusses long-
distance, same-sex, platonic, and office relationships.
Bestseller 1997.
RC 51239.
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The Warren Buffett Portfolio: Mastering the Power of the
Focus Investment Strategy.
RC 51240.
by Robert G. Hagstrom.
read by Butch Hoover.
2 cassettes.
The author of _The Warren Buffett Way: Investment Strategies
of the World's Greatest Investor (RC 39493)_ presents a plan
for building and managing investments. Advocates a low
portfolio turnover; provides advice on how to select
businesses that are operated efficiently and financially
sound. Includes appendixes and notes. 1999.
RC 51240.
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Expedition WHYDAH: The Story of the World's First Excavation
of a Pirate Treasure Ship and the Man Who Found Her.
RC 51241.
by Barry Clifford.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
The author recounts his lifelong fascination with the legend
of pirate Sam Bellamy and his ship _Whydah_, which wrecked
off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717. Details the expedition to
locate the ship and develop an archaeological record of the
artifacts. 1999.
RC 51241.
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The Disciplined Mind: What All Students Should Understand.
RC 51243.
by Howard Gardner.
read by John Richardson.
3 cassettes.
Harvard University cognition and education professor
proposes methods for teaching students to achieve
objectives. Suggests that cultures convey to youth the
artistry, truths, and virtues they value. Outlines several
approaches to scholarship, arguing that individuals can
learn in multiple ways. 1999.
RC 51243.
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The Change in the Weather: People, Weather, and the Science
of Climate.
RC 51244.
by William K. Stevens.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
3 cassettes.
A _New York Times_ science reporter charts the history of
understanding climate and weather. Explores the ways
changing climatic conditions have shaped human evolution.
Interviews leading climatologists about the debate on global
warming and whether human consumption of fuel resources
contributes to the problem. Speculates about future trends.
1999.
RC 51244.
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The Iliad.
RC 51266.
by  Homer.
read by Alexander Scourby.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Robert Fitzgerald's translation of the Greek epic poem
written during the eighth century B.C. and attributed to the
Ionian poet Homer. Relates the events of a few days of
battle near the end of the Trojan War. Focuses on Achilles'
withdrawal from the fight and its disastrous effects on the
Greek campaign. 1974.
RC 51266.
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Maestro: Greenspan's Fed and the American Boom.
RC 51271.
by Bob Woodward.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Traces Alan Greenspan's years as chairman of the Federal
Reserve Board; explains the group's functions and the
ramifications of its decisions. Follows his career through
such crises as the stock market crash of 1987 and the
economic turmoil in Mexico and Asia during the 1990s. Some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51271.
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Paris to the Moon.
RC 51276.
by Adam Gopnik.
read by Ted Stoddard.
3 cassettes.
In 1995 an American writer moved with his wife and young son
to Paris, fulfilling a childhood dream. He recorded his
expatriate family experience and views on French culture and
society during their five-year stay. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51276.
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Natural Blonde: A Memoir.
RC 51277.
by Liz Smith.
read by Jacinda Bronaugh.
3 cassettes.
Autobiography of the gossip columnist from Ft. Worth, Texas,
who wrote about the rich and famous for over five decades.
Describes her childhood and rise to prominence, and dishes
out gossip about past and present celebrities--both
bluebloods and Hollywood types. Some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51277.
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A Little More about Me.
RC 51281.
by Pam Houston.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Autobiographical essays explore the author's adventures,
emotional and spiritual experiences, and observations of art
and nature during her travels. She describes whitewater
rafting in the Rockies in "Powerhouse by the Book" and
envisions trekking on the Himalayas in "In Bhutan There Is
No Way to Be Famous." Some strong language. 1999.
RC 51281.
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Chainsaw: The Notorious Career of Al Dunlap in the Era of
Profit-at-Any-Price.
RC 51284.
by John A. Byrne.
read by Gary Telles.
3 cassettes.
A writer from _Business Week_ details the career of Al
Dunlap--"Chainsaw Al"--who used massive layoffs and
questionable business practices in attempts to resurrect
failing companies such as Scott Paper and Sunbeam.
Chronicles Dunlap's decline after it became uneconomical to
downsize solely for the benefit of short-term investors.
1999.
RC 51284.
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Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood.
RC 51286.
by Leonard Pitts.
read by John Hammock.
2 cassettes.
Based on his own experience and interviews with African
American men and children, a journalist explores the nature
of black fatherhood in the United States. Analyzes the low
marriage rates and dominance of female-headed households;
discusses impacts of racism. Encourages black men to be
involved in managing their children's lives. Some strong
language. 1999.
RC 51286.
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Dust: A History of the Small and the Invisible.
RC 51291.
by Joseph A. Amato.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
Traces the social and scientific history of these minute
particles of matter from the Middle Ages to the modern era
of microtechnology. Examines changing ideas about dust: a
normal condition, an enemy of sanitary civilization, a gauge
of smallness, and a metaphor for human life. 2000.
RC 51291.
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The _Rolling Stone_ Book of the Beats: The Beat Generation
and American Culture.
RC 51296.
edited by Holly George-Warren.
read by Steven Carpenter.
4 cassettes.
An anthology of essays and interviews on the post-World War
II Beat movement in America. Discusses the origins of Beat
culture in fiction, poetry, and music; the major figures--
Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg--as
well as a host of minor characters; and their legacies in
popular art and rock 'n' roll. 1999.
RC 51296.
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First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia
Remembers.
RC 51298.
by Loung Ung.
read by Nanette Savard.
2 cassettes.
Survival story of a middle-class Cambodian girl who
miraculously escapes the genocide of two million people by
the communist Khmer Rouge. Describes her family's struggle
for survival, beginning in 1975 with their exile to the
countryside. Ung grows from an innocent five-year-old into a
tough survivor. Violence and some strong language. 2000.
RC 51298.
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The Day Traders: The Untold Story of the Extreme Investors
and How They Changed Wall Street Forever.
RC 51300.
by Gregory J. Millman.
read by Jim Johnston.
2 cassettes.
A business writer traces the development of day trading on
Wall Street, covering the legal, political, and
technological changes that hastened its birth. Explains that
online trading allows investors to place their bets on the
minute-by-minute fluctuations in stock prices, with profits
and losses often coming from one-eighth-point movements.
1999.
RC 51300.
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The End of Privacy.
RC 51306.
by Charles J. Sykes.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
A journalist evaluates challenges to individual privacy
posed by information technology, media interference,
governmental and business encroachments, and many Americans'
willingness to share their experiences with strangers.
Chronicles circumstances that have eroded citizens' control
over personal information in the workplace, in health care,
and in electronic commerce, and advises people to resist.
1999.
RC 51306.
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Clint Eastwood: A Biography.
RC 51309.
by Richard Schickel.
read by Steven Carpenter.
5 cassettes.
In-depth biography by a _Time_ film critic based on
interviews with his subject. Emphasizes the screen icon's
professional achievements--culminating in an Oscar for
directing _Unforgiven_--though Eastwood's relationships with
his partners and children are also explored. Includes a
filmography. Some strong language. 1996.
RC 51309.
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Matinee Idylls: Reflections on the Movies.
RC 51311.
by Richard Schickel.
read by Terence Aselford.
2 cassettes.
Essays from the _Time_ film critic concerning the state of
the cinema and its future. Examines past great talents such
as silent film director King Vidor, Greta Garbo, Frank
Capra, Irene Dunne, Bette Davis, and Laurence Olivier. Also
discusses film festivals and later trends in movies. 1999.
RC 51311.
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The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction.
RC 51313.
by Linda Gordon.
read by David Elias.
3 cassettes.
History professor describes how racial politics caused a
social upheaval in 1904. The New York Catholic Foundling
Hospital placed children with Mexican American families in
the Clifton-Morenci, Arizona, mining area. Infuriated, local
Anglos took the fair Irish American orphans from their new
Hispanic homes. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the
vigilantes. 1999.
RC 51313.
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Colors of the Mountain.
RC 51314.
by Da Chen.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
Born in southern China in 1962, the now-American author
describes growing up in a once-prominent family that fell
out of favor under the Mao regime. When citizens were
unexpectedly allowed to compete for college acceptance, the
sixteen-year-old truant and his farmer brother studied
nonstop for months. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 51314.
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Life on the Other Side: A Psychic's Tour of the Afterlife.
RC 51334.
by Sylvia Browne.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
2 cassettes.
Expanding on _The Other Side and Back (RC 48861)_, Browne
discusses the journey beyond death to "home," where loved
ones reside between incarnations. She also reminisces about
her career as a psychic and how she came to accept her
inherited gift. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51334.
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Elizabeth: A Biography of Britain's Queen.
RC 51345.
by Sarah Bradford.
read by Kristin Allison.
5 cassettes.
An in-depth portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Offers
inside views--including scandals--of her parents and other
forebears, sister, husband, and four children. Tells how the
queen copes with the pressures of being head of state, wife,
and mother in an era of tumultuous political and social
change. 1996.
RC 51345.
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Communion with God.
RC 51348.
by Neale Donald Walsch.
read by Bill Wallace.
2 cassettes.
In this companion to his Conversations with God series,
Walsch discusses the "ten illusions of humans." He asserts
that by understanding the illusions of need, failure,
disunity, insufficiency, requirement, judgment,
condemnation, conditionality, superiority, and ignorance,
one will no longer be caught up in them and can move toward
authentic communion with God. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51348.
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In Tuscany.
RC 51349.
by Frances Mayes.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
In this companion to _Bella Tuscany (RC 48030)_ and _Under
the Tuscan Sun (RC 44847)_, Mayes continues to recount her
love of the Tuscan countryside. She describes the pleasures
of living in Italy that she experienced in homes, fields,
markets, and restaurants and at festivals. Includes many
recipes. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51349.
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Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively
as You Care for Everyone Else.
RC 51391.
by Alice D. Domar and Henry Dreher.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Asserts that self-nurturing, "the essence of effective
stress management for women," is about self-care, not
selfishness. The director of a women's mind and body center
presents a yearlong, season-by-season program to practice
the skill. Each chapter includes steps for nurturing the
body, mind, emotions, and spirit. 2000.
RC 51391.
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The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Twenty-Five Year
Landmark Study.
RC 51404.
by Judith Wallerstein and others.
read by Jill Fox.
3 cassettes.
This followup to _Second Chances (RC 29593)_ continues the
study of children of divorce that was begun in 1971.
Compares seven now-adult subjects to peers from intact
families in the same community; offers suggestions for
strengthening marriage and minimizing the damage of broken
homes. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51404.
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The Meme Machine.
RC 51405.
by Susan Blackmore.
read by Butch Hoover.
3 cassettes.
Building on geneticist Richard Dawkins's notion of "memes"--
small parcels of cultural meaning--Blackmore proposes a
model of human behavior based on the transmission and
replication of memes through imitation. She offers examples
and anecdotes to support her claim that all behavior is
meme-driven, and that memes can explain large brains,
language skills, and sense of self. 1999.
RC 51405.
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Merry Christmas! Celebrating America's Greatest Holiday.
RC 51412.
by Karal Ann Marling.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
Art history professor focuses on the materialistic aspects
of Christmas in America. She writes of the images of trees,
holiday scenes, packages, food, and family that make the
holiday special. She also covers wrapping papers, store
decorations, parades, gifts, and Santa Claus. 2000.
RC 51412.
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My Father's Daughter: A Memoir.
RC 51413.
by Tina Sinatra.
read by Jill Fox.
2 cassettes.
A portrait of Frank Sinatra by his youngest daughter, Tina.
Focuses on his home life, marriage to teenage sweetheart,
Nancy, and his loyalty to his three children.  Also
describes the entertainer's tempestuous marriages to Ava
Gardner and Mia Farrow, and his last years with domineering
wife Barbara Marx Sinatra. Some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51413.
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Katie.com: My Story.
RC 51429.
by Katherine Tarbox.
read by Erin Jones.
1 cassette.
A cautionary account by the first minor to prosecute an
adult for misuse of the Internet. Katie was a lonely,
neglected thirteen-year-old who met her online love interest
at a hotel only to discover that he was an older pedophile.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.
RC 51429.
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No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
RC 51438.
by Hamilton Jordan.
read by Brian Conn.
1 cassette.
Memoirs of the former presidential aide under Jimmy Carter
who survived three different types of cancer before the age
of fifty. Jordan reminisces about growing up in the South,
encountering Agent Orange in Vietnam, his time at the White
House, and surviving his illnesses. Offers ten tips for
patients. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51438.
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The Consolations of Philosophy.
RC 51489.
by Alain De Botton.
read by Steven Carpenter.
2 cassettes.
University of London philosopher finds practical advice on
coping with life's challenges in the writings of some of the
world's renowned thinkers. Each of the six sections poses a
problem and suggests a source of inspiration. For example,
Socrates offers consolation for unpopularity, and Epicurus,
for poverty. 2000.
RC 51489.
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Under the Sign of Saturn.
RC 51490.
by Susan Sontag.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
Essays written between 1972 and 1980 exploring the
relationship between moral and aesthetic ideas. Sontag
discusses the work of such figures as Paul Goodman, Antonin
Artaud, Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Benjamin, and Roland
Barthes. 1980.
RC 51490.
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Necessary Journeys: Letting Ourselves Learn from Life.
RC 51687.
by Nancy L. Snyderman and Peg Streep.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Physician and medical correspondent Snyderman uses her
personal life to illustrate the process of learning from
experiences. Discusses her college rape, the serendipitous
adoption of her first child, the pregnancy discovered during
her second divorce, the marriage of her dreams at forty-one,
and becoming pregnant at forty-two. 2000.
RC 51687.
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The Education of Laura Bridgman: First Deaf and Blind Person
to Learn Language.
RC 51875.
by Ernest Freeberg.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Chronicles the life of Laura Bridgman, who, born into a New
Hampshire farm family in 1829, became deaf and blind at the
age of two. Freeberg recounts Laura's transformation into a
woman who voraciously absorbed the world around her under
the tutelage of Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe of the Perkins
Institution for the Blind. 2001.
RC 51875.
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_Cassettes Fiction_
Murder Gets a Life: A Southern Sisters Mystery.
RC 49044.
by Anne George.
read by Cyn Delafield.
2 cassettes.
Petite retired-teacher Patricia Anne and her portly, well-
to-do,  thrice-widowed sister, Mary Alice, have another
adventure when Mary Alice's son, Ray, unexpectedly marries.
Checking out the new bride, Sunshine Dabbs, and her odd
family, the sisters find a murdered man in the Dabbs's
trailer. Some strong language. 1998.
RC 49044.
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Black Sheep.
RC 49351.
by Georgette Heyer.
read by Liz Solar.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Twenty-eight-year-old Abigail Wendover has been sought after
by many eligible suitors, but none appealed to her. Now as
she attempts to save her young niece Fanny from the fortune-
hunting Stacy Calverleigh, Abigail is drawn to his socially
unfit uncle, Miles Calverleigh. 1966.
RC 49351.
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Stigmata.
RC 49527.
by Phyllis Alesia Perry.
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley.
2 cassettes.
When fourteen-year-old Lizzie inherits a trunk containing
her great-grandmother's diary and a quilt made by her
grandmother, her life changes forever. For Lizzie begins
having out-of-body experiences that transport her back to
the days of slavery, from which she awakens with bloody
scars on her back and wrists. Some strong language. 1998.
RC 49527.
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The Man in the Box.
RC 49528.
by Thomas Moran.
read by Bruce Nelson.
2 cassettes.
In 1943 Austria, teenager Niki Lukasser's family hides a
Jewish physician in a secret room in its barn. Niki and his
blind girlfriend, Sigi, take care of the doctor and try to
relieve his loneliness. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
RC 49528.
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The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Contemporary Stories by
American Indians.
RC 49582.
edited by Kenneth Rosen.
read by Jim Zeiger.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Short stories and poems by Native American writers. They
range from fictional reminiscences of Kit Carson and
Geronimo to a portrayal of the plight of an Indian who stops
overnight in Gallup, New Mexico. The title piece recounts a
traditional burial that is altered to incorporate an
additional act by a Catholic priest. Some strong language.
1974.
RC 49582.
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Island of Ghosts.
RC 49715.
by Gillian Bradshaw.
read by David Elias.
3 cassettes.
Second century A.D. Having been defeated by Rome, the
Sarmatians swear allegiance to the emperor. Lord Ariantes
and his Sarmatian cavalry are assigned to patrol restless
Britain. As Ariantes struggles with his Roman identity, he
falls in love with a British lady and averts a druid revolt.
Some violence. 1998.
RC 49715.
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Command a King's Ship: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 6.
RC 49769.
by Alexander Kent.
read by Jim Zeiger.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
In 1784 Captain Richard Bolitho is sent on a delicate
semipolitical mission to the waters of colonial India. There
he is to install a testy British governor at an isolated
trading post recently relinquished by Spain. Sequel to _To
Glory We Steer (RC 49768)_. 1973.
RC 49769.
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Brandenberg.
RC 49780.
by Glenn Meade.
read by Chuck Benson.
3 cassettes.
British intelligence agent Joseph Volkmann is investigating
an apparent drug-smuggling case involving the murder of a
reporter in Paraguay. When Volkmann uncovers a cache of
bomb-grade uranium, his focus shifts from narcotics to an
international neo-Nazi conspiracy. Sequel to _Snow Wolf (RC
43906)_. Violence and some strong language. 1997.
RC 49780.
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Ariadne's Web: Book of the Gods, Volume 2.
RC 49938.
by Fred Saberhagen.
read by Erik Sandvold.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Face of Apollo (RC 49937)_ young
princess Ariadne becomes captivated by a treacherous pirate
who was implicated in the death of her father. Hoping to aid
Ariadne, a soldier dons the Face of Dionysus, a mask that
confers divine powers. For senior high and older readers.
2000.
RC 49938.
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Speak.
RC 49958.
by Laurie Halse Anderson.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Melinda starts high school ostracized after she called the
police during a summer drinking party. What everyone doesn't
know is that she was raped and the boy still taunts her in
school. Eventually, Melinda chooses to confront the pain and
tell someone. For senior high and older readers. Some
violence. 1999.
RC 49958.
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Rules of the Wild.
RC 50058.
by Francesca Marciano.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
A young Italian woman, Esm, a member of the expatriate
community in Nairobi, Kenya, tells her story of self-
discovery. Describes her love for two men: Adam, who leads
safaris and shows her the natural beauty of Africa; and
Hunter, a reporter covering the massacres in 1990s Rwanda.
Some strong language. 1998.
RC 50058.
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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Twelfth Annual
Collection.
RC 50082.
edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling.
read by John Horton.
6 cassettes.
Collection of thirty-eight stories and eight poems covering
a range from fairy tales to gothic horror. Authors include
Kelly Link, Stephen King, Jane Yolen, Steven Millhauser,
Jorge Luis Borges, Peter Straub, Charles de Lint, Ilan
Stavans, and A.S. Byatt. 1999.
RC 50082.
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Doctor Faustus: The Life of the German Composer Adrian
Leverkhn as Told by a Friend.
RC 50209.
by Thomas Mann.
read by Gary Telles.
5 cassettes.
Mann's modern reworking of the Faust legend occurs in the
decades preceding World War II in Germany. Portrays the
tragedy of a composer who loses his capacity for compassion
in exchange for gaining musical inspiration. New translation
by the award-winning John E. Woods. 1947.
RC 50209.
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The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea.
RC 50222.
by James Fenimore Cooper.
read by Ted Stoddard.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
A nineteenth-century sea story suggested by an episode in
the life of John Paul Jones, which combines romance,
intrigue, betrayal, near-shipwreck, and sea fights. 1823.
RC 50222.
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I Who Have Never Known Men.
RC 50231.
by Jacqueline Harpman.
read by Celeste Lawson.
1 cassette.
Of forty women incarcerated underground for over twelve
years, the youngest leads the group to freedom when the male
guards suddenly disappear. But above ground they find
themselves in the middle of nowhere and their explorations
uncover no life. The leader outlives the other women to
contemplate her fate. 1997.
RC 50231.
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The Magestone: Witch World.
RC 50244.
by Andre Norton and Mary H. Schaub.
read by Mary Kane.
2 cassettes.
Dales trader Mereth is searching for clues to locate the
missing magestone. A maniacal baron has stolen it from
Kasarian's father--an Alizonder hound lord--and plans to use
it to unleash the dark wizards of Escore. Now two foes have
a common cause. 1996.
RC 50244.
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Saving Agnes.
RC 50249.
by Rachel Cusk.
read by Cyn Delafield.
2 cassettes.
Agnes Day, a recent college graduate, moves to London with
two former classmates and takes a job with a trade magazine.
As she recovers from her first love affair, she struggles to
find her place in the adult world by trying to control
everything around her. Some strong language. Whitbread First
Novel Award.  1993.
RC 50249.
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Blonde.
RC 50255.
by Joyce Carol Oates.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
In this fictionalized biography of Marilyn Monroe, Oates
chooses to elaborate on symbolic events in the actress's
life and to explore her interior world. She presents her
interpretation of Monroe's childhood in Los Angeles, her
marriages, and major roles in movies. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50255.
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The Girls.
RC 50294.
by Helen Yglesias.
read by Mimi Bederman.
1 cassette.
Eighty-year-old Jenny travels to Miami to take care of her
older sisters Eva, Naomi, and Flora. Once there, she
reminisces about their New York childhood while surveying
the ruin of the natural landscape and the variety of
inhabitants including her fellow elderly Jews. Some strong
language. 1999.
RC 50294.
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The Talented Mr. Ripley; Ripley under Ground; Ripley's Game.
RC 50315.
by Patricia Highsmith.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
6 cassettes.
Three complete psychological crime novels featuring the
well-mannered and unscrupulous Tom Ripley. In the first,
Ripley is commissioned to persuade a young expatriate in
Italy to return to his family in the States. But Ripley is
so taken with Dickie Greenleaf and his comfortable
existence, he decides to become Dickie--by murdering him.
Some violence. 1974.
RC 50315.
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The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol.
RC 50339.
by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol.
read by Michael Scherer.
3 cassettes.
Thirteen stories newly translated by Richard Pevear and
Larissa Volokhonsky. Four from _Evenings on a Farm near
Dikanka_ (1831-32): "St. John's Eve," "The Night before
Christmas," "The Terrible Vengeance," and "Ivan Fyodorovich
Shponka and His Aunt." From the Petersburg tales: "Nevsky
Prospect," "The Diary of a Madman," "The Nose," and "The
Overcoat" among others. 1998.
RC 50339.
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Nothing but the Truth.
RC 50500.
by John Lescroart.
read by Ray Foushee.
3 cassettes.
Attorney Dismas Hardy's wife, Frannie, is in jail after
refusing to reveal a friend's secret to a grand jury. The
friend is Ron Beaumont, whose politically connected wife,
Bree, has been murdered. To spring Frannie quickly, Dismas
searches for proof that Ron is innocent. Some strong
language. 1999.
RC 50500.
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The Angry Angel: Sisters of the Night, Volume 1.
RC 50510.
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.
read by Barbara Caruso.
3 cassettes.
1500. Kelene, fourteen, has been blessed with dreams of
God's militant angels telling her how to keep her family
safe. But as they flee toward Sarajevo to escape the
advancing Ottomans, Kelene--on the verge of womanhood--finds
her dreams being invaded by a dark angel. Some descriptions
of sex. 1998.
RC 50510.
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The Soul of an Angel: Sisters of the Night, Volume 2.
RC 50511.
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.
read by Barbara Caruso.
4 cassettes.
The Zucchars are wealthy shipping merchants in sixteenth-
century Venice. Their sons' tales of adventure entice
daughter Fenice to travel, even though her parents insist
upon marriage. After she stows away on a family ship and is
discovered, she finds herself alone in a city besieged by a
bloodthirsty demon. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 50511.
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A Recipe for Bees.
RC 50556.
by Gail Anderson-Dargatz.
read by Anne Hancock.
2 cassettes.
Retired beekeeper Augusta Olsen reminisces about her past
life on a remote, hardscrabble British Columbia farm, while
she awaits the outcome of her son-in-law's surgery. She
recalls rebelling against her mirthless husband and father-
in-law, working at desperate jobs in town, befriending the
local minister, and having an affair. 1998.
RC 50556.
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The Intuitionist.
RC 50558.
by Colson Whitehead.
read by Lindsay Ellison.
2 cassettes.
In this allegorical mystery set in the 1940s, Lila Mae
Watson, the city's first minority woman elevator inspector,
works by psychic intuition. When an elevator fails on her
watch and her empiricist rivals seek her undoing, Lila
conducts a secret probe that yields a startling discovery.
Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50558.
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Outfoxed.
RC 50586.
by Rita Mae Brown.
read by Miranda Daniloff.
3 cassettes.
Jane Arnold, master of Virginia's Jefferson Hunt Club, must
name an assistant to lead the hounds. Vying for the
prestigious job are dissolute native Fontaine Buruss and
wealthy Yankee Crawford Howard. When Fontaine is murdered,
many of the members become suspects. Meanwhile, the
neighborhood "critters" observe--and discuss--the humans
around them. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 50586.
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The Shepherd Kings.
RC 50612.
by Judith Tarr.
read by Barbara Caruso.
5 cassettes.
In ancient Egypt, Kemni--gifted with dreams of future
events--travels to Crete as King Ahmose's envoy to seek an
alliance against the Shepherd Kings who hold Lower Egypt. He
enjoys amorous adventures with the local priestesses but
dreams of Iphikleia, who will become his queen. Explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 50612.
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Playing God.
RC 50620.
by Sarah Zettel.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Lynn Nussbaumer and her company, Bioverse Incorporated, are
hired to cleanse an entire planet of a plague that was
caused by the fierce feuding among rival factions of the
matriarchal Dedelphis. Lynn attempts to relocate the
inhabitants onto spaceships, but the Dedelphis distrust
humans and take her hostage. Some violence. 1998.
RC 50620.
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Cheaters.
RC 50637.
by Eric Jerome Dickey.
read by Peter Jay Fernandez.
3 cassettes.
Stephan, influenced by his promiscuous father, sabotages
relationships. Darnell, hurt by his wife's disapproval of
his writing, contemplates an affair. Chant, a Stephan
castoff, becomes hardened. But these young, affluent African
Americans in Los Angeles are all eventually helped through
soul-searching and friends. Explicit descriptions of sex and
strong language. 1999.
RC 50637.
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Lovers for a Day.
RC 50755.
by Ivan Klma.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
2 cassettes.
Twelve short stories written between 1962 and 1994,
portraying new, old, or mismatched lovers. In "A Baffling
Choice," a twenty-six-year-old married mother astonishes her
husband (and the divorce court judge) by having an affair
with a neighbor who requires crutches to walk and is many
years her senior. 1999.
RC 50755.
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Kinship.
RC 50759.
by Trudy Krisher.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Kinship, Georgia; 1961. Pert Wilson, fifteen, lives with her
mother and brother in a trailer park. Residents are upset
about a recent law rezoning the park for permanent housing.
Suddenly, Pert's long-absent daddy returns with big schemes
to save the park. Companion to _Spite Fences (RC 41946)_.
For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
RC 50759.
##
The Hades Factor.
RC 50768.
by Robert Ludlum and Gayle Lynds.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
Dr. Jon Smith and his fiance, Dr. Sophia Russell, at the
army's institute for infectious diseases investigate a virus
that is creating a deadly epidemic. Jon is soon warned off
by the FBI, while Sophia contacts a colleague in Peru where
a similar disease wiped out a tribe. Some violence.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 50768.
##
Headlong.
RC 50790.
by Michael Frayn.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Philosopher Martin Clay and his art-historian wife, Kate,
are spending time at their English country cottage. While
dining with neighbors, he notices a painting he believes to
be a lost Dutch treasure by Bruegel. But Martin's
investigation, without Kate's knowledge, leads to more
trouble than he expected. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50790.
##
Hummingbird House.
RC 50804.
by Patricia Henley.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Feeling burned-out after eight years of nursing in
Nicaragua, Kate breaks up with her gunrunner lover to return
to the States. Stopping over in Guatemala, Kate finds
romance with a Catholic priest and commits herself to
supporting the human rights of homeless orphans and
victimized indigenous people. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50804.
##
Faded Coat of Blue.
RC 50818.
by Owen Parry.
read by Nick Sullivan.
2 cassettes.
Washington, D.C.; 1861. Captain Abel Jones--a Welshman late
of Queen Victoria's service--is assigned by General George
McClellan to investigate the murder of a young abolitionist
officer. While probing the crime, Jones uncovers corruption,
graft, drugs, and illicit sex, and he is eventually ordered
off the case. Some strong language. 1999.
RC 50818.
##
The Golden Child.
RC 50837.
by Penelope Fitzgerald.
read by Andy Chappell.
1 cassette (Reissue).
A London museum official is sent to Russia when the museum
suspects there may be fakes among the treasures in a popular
"Golden Child" exhibit. He learns that all the real golden
treasures are in the Kremlin and returns to find the old
archaeologist who first uncovered them murdered in the
museum library. 1977.
RC 50837.
##
The Bear and the Dragon.
RC 50854.
by Tom Clancy.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
7 cassettes in 2 containers.
Newly elected U.S. president Jack Ryan is quickly embroiled
in complex political situations with cataclysmic
implications. Among them, the discovery of vast gold and oil
resources in Siberia, which attracts the covetous attention
of China, could lead to dire consequences. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50854.
##
Gay Courage.
RC 50861.
by Emilie Loring.
read by Anne Mullen.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Nancy Caswell, daughter of a respected clergyman, attracts
the attention of wealthy, polo-playing Geoffrey Hilliard
when she tumbles from a hayrack in a rainstorm. 1928.
RC 50861.
##
Not a Day Goes By.
RC 50887.
by E. Lynn Harris.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
As this sequel to _Abide with Me (RC 48031)_ and others
opens, former football star Basil Henderson calls off his
wedding to actress Yancey Braxton. The story backtracks to
describe their romance and the secrets that ultimately cause
the breakup. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50887.
##
Krondor: The Betrayal; the Riftwar Legacy, Book 1.
RC 50912.
by Raymond E. Feist.
read by Gary Tipton.
3 cassettes.
Set in the land of Midkemia, this saga chronicles the
adventures of Squire James, Squire Locklear, and those who
accompany them--an apprentice magician, a sorcerer, and a
renegade dark elf--as they face various evil plots. Prequel
to _Krondor the Assassins (RC 50913)_. 1998.
RC 50912.
##
Aftermath.
RC 50923.
by Charles Sheffield.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
A supernova disaster in 2026 causes worldwide devastation
and computer failure, leaving survivors with different
agendas: an American movement vying to control the globe;
three cancer victims reviving a serial-murderer doctor from
"judicial sleep" to treat them; and a Mars expedition
becoming cult prisoners. Prequel to _Starfire (RC 50924)_.
Strong language. 1998.
RC 50923.
##
SSN: Strategies of Submarine Warfare.
RC 50931.
by Tom Clancy.
read by L.J. Ganser.
2 cassettes.
Fifteen episodes of undersea combat aboard a nuclear sub,
based on interactive computer game scenarios. Captain Mackey
and his crew aboard the U.S.S. _Cheyenne_ are dispatched to
the Spratley Island chain in the South China Sea after the
discovery of oil puts America and China on a deadly
collision course. Bestseller 1996.
RC 50931.
##
The Hanging Garden: A John Rebus Mystery.
RC 50932.
by Ian Rankin.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes.
Edinburgh detective inspector Rebus investigates a suspected
Nazi criminal, as well as a gang war between local mobs who
are importing prostitutes from eastern Europe. When his
daughter is injured in a hit-and-run accident, Rebus
suspects it's a payback. Strong language and some violence.
1998.
RC 50932.
##
Morgan's Run.
RC 50934.
by Colleen McCullough.
read by Jim Zeiger.
6 cassettes.
In 1787 Bristol gunsmith Richard Morgan is wrongly accused
of a crime and transported to the newly discovered territory
of Australia. After almost a year at sea, the convicts
arrive in a desolate land where Morgan learns to survive and
finds love again. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50934.
##
Pagan Babies.
RC 50935.
by Elmore Leonard.
read by Chuck Benson.
2 cassettes.
Father Terry Dunn exacts revenge against murderers of his
parishioners in Rwanda. Returning to Detroit, he meets
Debbie Dewey--newly released from jail. Together they
concoct a scheme to raise money--supposedly for African
orphans. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some
violence. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50935.
##
The Amber Spyglass: His Dark Materials, Book 3.
RC 50939.
by Philip Pullman.
read by Suzanne Toren.
3 cassettes.
In this continuation of _The Subtle Knife (RC 45857)_ Lyra
is hidden in a cave by her mother, Mrs. Coulter. Two angels
want Will and his magic knife to accompany them to Lord
Asriel, but Will is determined to find Lyra first. Some
violence. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller
2000.
RC 50939.
##
Faith of the Fallen: The Sword of Truth, Book 6.
RC 50941.
by Terry Goodkind.
read by Nick Sullivan.
5 cassettes.
Following her ordeal in _Soul of the Fire (RC 49220)_,
Kahlan is nursed back to health by Richard Rahl, who then
instructs her in swordplay. When Richard is captured by the
emperor's mistress, he and Kahlan must struggle separately
against the forces of the Imperial Order. Violence.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 50941.
##
Evans Above.
RC 50945.
by Rhys Bowen.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
Evan Evans, the newly assigned North Wales constable for the
village of Llanfair, is searching for two missing hikers who
are later discovered murdered. While hunting for a possible
serial killer, Evans also contends with two local ladies who
are vying for his attentions, as well as with competing
ministers' wives. 1997.
RC 50945.
##
Red Sky in Mourning.
RC 50946.
by Patricia H. Rushford.
read by Judith Ann Gantly.
2 cassettes.
Ex-policewoman Helen Bradley leaves Oregon for the coast of
Washington state to finish writing a travel guide. There she
learns that the author of an earlier edition has been
murdered--maybe because of what she discovered during her
research. Soon Helen is working with the Coast Guard,
investigating a fisherman's death. Some violence. 1997.
RC 50946.
##
The Conqueror's Child: Holdfast Chronicles, Book 4.
RC 50948.
by Suzy McKee Charnas.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Furies (RC 41695)_ and the two-title
volume _Walk to the End of the World; and, Motherlines (RC
41694)_, the women are still enslaving the men who once
ruled them. Alldera Conqueror's estranged daughter, Sorrel,
has rescued a small boy. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 50948.
##
Dune: House Harkonnen; Prelude to _Dune_, Volume 2.
RC 50949.
by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
read by J.P. Linton.
5 cassettes.
This sequel to _Dune: House Atreides (RC 49477)_ continues
the prequel to _Dune (RC 44126)_. Shaddam is currently ruler
of the Known Universe, but his position is threatened by
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who, in his desire for dominance,
is plotting against the House of Atreides and the Bene
Gesserit Sisterhood. Bestseller 2000.
RC 50949.
##
Down All the Days.
RC 50955.
by Christy Brown.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A disabled boy observes the people and happenings in his
poor Dublin household and neighborhood. Not wanting to miss
out on any adventures, he sometimes travels through the
streets by boxcart--hauled by his brothers. By the author of
_My Left Foot (RC 29488)_. Strong language, some
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1970.
RC 50955.
##
Two for the Lions: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel.
RC 50956.
by Lindsey Davis.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
Rome, A.D. 73. Following _Three Hands in the Fountain (RC
50618)_, Falco begins work for the census, searching for tax
evaders. Then the emperor's favorite lion is killed, leading
to an investigation of the gladiators. And Falco's lover,
Helena, must go to Africa, where the lions originate, to
help her brother. Some violence. 1998.
RC 50956.
##
Avalon.
RC 50957.
by Anya Seton.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Romance and political intrigue in late-tenth-century
England. French prince Rumon falls in love with Merewyn, a
Cornish girl of peasant and Viking blood. Rumon has also
fallen under the spell of powerful Alfrida, who becomes
queen of England. Once freed, he learns that Merewyn is in
the North American lands colonized by Norsemen. 1965.
RC 50957.
##
Murder Being Once Done.
RC 50959.
by Ruth Rendell.
read by Graeme Malcolm.
1 cassette.
Detective Chief Inspector Wexford is recuperating from an
illness at his nephew Howard Fortune's London home. Fortune
is also a policeman heading the case of a young girl found
murdered in a cemetery. Wexford, bored, begins to
investigate the crime on his own. Some violence. 1972.
RC 50959.
##
Lady of Sherwood.
RC 50965.
by Jennifer Roberson.
read by George Holmes.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Lady of the Forest (RC 36560)_ King
Richard, returned to the throne by Sir Robert of Locksley
and Lady Marian of Ravenskeep, dies after naming two
successors, princes John and Arthur. When John becomes king,
Robert--as Robin Hood--and Marian become outlaws in a quest
for justice. 1999.
RC 50965.
##
Sun Mountain: A Comstock Memoir.
RC 50966.
by Richard S. Wheeler.
read by Bob Askey.
3 cassettes.
On January 1, 1900, journalist Henry Jackson Stoddard, age
sixty-one, begins his recollections of people encountered
and events witnessed in Virginia City and the Comstock Lode
since his arrival there in 1861. Among his acquaintances was
Samuel Clemens when he was a young reporter, and a mining
town was the place to be. 1999.
RC 50966.
##
Xone of Contention.
RC 51025.
by Piers Anthony.
read by Sharon Murray.
3 cassettes.
Computer designer Edsel and his wife, Pia, are having
marital problems. When Edsel accidentally enters the O-Xone
(a link between Earth and Xanth) and meets Breanna of the
Black Wave, they devise a plan to save the marriage--Edsel
and Pia will exchange identities with Xanth inhabitants. But
an unexpected surprise awaits. 1999.
RC 51025.
##
_Peyton Place_ and _Return to Peyton Place_.
RC 51035.
by Grace Metalious.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
5 cassettes.
Two novels that relate stories of incest, rape, murder,
adultery, and betrayal among the residents of a small,
seemingly placid New England mill town in the late 1930s and
1940s. The books were regarded as lurid and scandalous when
first published. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong
language. 1959.
RC 51035.
##
Blackmail.
RC 51041.
by Parnell Hall.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Hapless private detective Stanley Hastings becomes involved
in a blackmail scheme that leads to multiple murder--with
himself as the prime suspect. Assisted by his wife, Stanley
pursues the investigation--despite being led astray by red
herrings. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and
some violence. 1994.
RC 51041.
##
Prodigal Summer.
RC 51048.
by Barbara Kingsolver.
read by Carole Jordan Stewart.
3 cassettes.
At Zebulon Mountain in southern Appalachia, reclusive ranger
Deanna Wolfe allows young hunter Eddie Bondo into her cabin
and private space. In the valley two other women redefine
their roles while championing ecological issues. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51048.
##
The Prometheus Deception.
RC 51052.
by Robert Ludlum.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
4 cassettes.
After fifteen years in the field, spy Nick Bryson is forced
to retire and becomes a college teacher. Years later the CIA
informs him that the ultraclandestine agency he had worked
for is not part of the U.S. government. Recruited to
reinfiltrate the organization, Nick isn't sure who to trust.
Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51052.
##
Frank Mildmay; or, The Naval Officer.
RC 51070.
by Frederick Marryat.
read by Ted Stoddard.
3 cassettes.
Traces the nineteenth-century adventures of Frank Mildmay,
who is delighted to leave school and join the Royal Navy. He
experiences sea battles against French forces, endures
storms and hurricanes, and enjoys the ladies on shore. Some
violence. 1829.
RC 51070.
##
Atlas Shrugged.
RC 51074.
by Ayn Rand.
read by Michael Scherer.
10 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue).
Dagny Taggart, manager of a transcontinental railroad,
opposes executives who relinquish control over their
enterprises in exchange for security through government
regulations. Espouses the clear-cut social values of the
author's philosophy of objectivism within a fictional story
line. Thirty-fifth anniversary edition with new introduction
in 1992. Some strong language. 1957.
RC 51074.
##
Mr. Midshipman Easy.
RC 51080.
by Frederick Marryat.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Jack Easy, a pampered, undisciplined, and unruly student, is
sent off to sea. As a midshipman in the Royal Navy, Jack
participates in many a vicious sea battle around the world,
falls in love, and eventually returns home a hero. Some
violence. 1836.
RC 51080.
##
Arthurian Romances.
RC 51087.
by  Chrtien de Troyes.
read by Corrie James.
5 cassettes.
Romantic tales of chivalry, adulterous passion, and first
love in which the shadowy author, a twelfth-century French
court poet, provides a "brilliant portrait" of the "society
that gave him his livelihood." Translation and introduction
by D.D.R. Owen. 1993.
RC 51087.
##
Natchez: A Novel of the Deep South.
RC 51092.
by Pamela Jekel.
read by Nanette Savard.
4 cassettes.
Traces four generations of women in the Natchez region of
Louisiana, beginning in 1775 with the arrival of Josiah
Fleming. After losing his family, Josiah remarries and his
daughter continues to build his acreage into a thriving
plantation. Also follows the activities of various fauna in
the area. 1995.
RC 51092.
##
Actual Innocence.
RC 51096.
by Barry Siegel.
read by Mark Ashby.
2 cassettes.
A judge requests that California attorney Greg Monarch look
into a death row case. The environmental activist prisoner
is a troubled former lover of Monarch's, and he fears she
may well have murdered a geologist--or perhaps she was
framed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51096.
##
The Betsy.
RC 51098.
by Harold Robbins.
read by Maria Pino.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
The founder of the Hardeman dynasty and Bethlehem Motors,
now part of a giant monopoly, is still powerful at the age
of ninety-one. He challenges the leadership of his grandson
by making plans for a dream car to be called the Betsy.
Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1971.
RC 51098.
##
Shining King: The Children of the Lion, Volume 18.
RC 51108.
by Peter Danielson.
read by John Horton.
2 cassettes.
The Scholar recalls the death of King Saul, then speaks of
David, the Shining King, who is to secure his kingdom, and
of the Child of the Lion who will fight by his side. Sequel
to _The Death of Kings (RC 38505)_. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
RC 51108.
##
The Golden Age.
RC 51122.
by Gore Vidal.
read by Jim Zeiger.
4 cassettes.
Fictional coverage of the American cultural and political
scene from 1939, when the United States debated entering
World War II, until 1954 after the Korean War. Caroline
Sanford, producer-actress and Washington newspaper
publisher, and her journalist nephew provide insider views
on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's and Harry Truman's terms of
office. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51122.
##
Peel My Love like an Onion.
RC 51125.
by Ana Castillo.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
2 cassettes.
Carmen becomes a professional flamenco dancer in Chicago,
despite a leg crippled by childhood polio. She tells the
story of her midlife crisis and a romantic triangle--
herself; Augustn, an older married lover; and Manolo, a
younger dancer--including their desertion, and how she wins
them back. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51125.
##
Cruel as the Grave: A Medieval Mystery.
RC 51126.
by Sharon Kay Penman.
read by Barbara Caruso.
2 cassettes.
London, 1193. Justin de Quincy is entrusted by Queen Eleanor
of Aquitaine to learn whether her son, the imprisoned
crusader-king Richard Lionheart, is still alive. Meanwhile,
a neighbor asks Justin to investigate the murder of a young
Welsh girl. Sequel to _The Queen's Man (RC 47849)_. Some
violence. 1998.
RC 51126.
##
Graveyard Dust.
RC 51129.
by Barbara Hambly.
read by Richard Davidson.
3 cassettes.
New Orleans, 1834. Free man of color Benjamin January's
voodoo queen sister, Olympia Corbier, is accused of
poisoning a white man. Ben is determined to free her from
the squalid jail as yellow fever sweeps the city. His
investigation uncovers the intermingled Creole lineage of
the deceased. Some violence. 1999.
RC 51129.
##
All Tomorrow's Parties.
RC 51134.
by William Gibson.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
2 cassettes.
Colin Laney--from _Idoru (RC 42981)_--discovers another
nodal point on his computer. A universe-altering event will
occur on San Francisco's Bay Bridge, now a squatters'
shantytown after structural damage. Laney hires ex-cop
Rydell--from _Virtual Light (RC 37441)_--to stop a killer
and prevent billionaire Cody Harwood from taking over the
world. Strong language. 1999.
RC 51134.
##
The Seventh Man.
RC 51135.
by Max Brand.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
They said Dan Barry was the man no one could kill, that his
dog was a tamed wolf, and that his horse was the fastest in
the West. Vic Gregg knew all this: Barry had once saved his
life. But now the law tells Vic he must betray Barry--or
die. Some violence. 1921.
RC 51135.
##
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You.
RC 51140.
by Kasey Michaels.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Cold feet over her upcoming wedding sends socialite Shelby
Taite on a quest to experience real life. Escaping to a
small town and a job in a diner, Shelby doesn't realize her
family sent security expert Quinn Delaney to anonymously
protect her. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2000.
RC 51140.
##
Return to the Heartland: Heartland Heritage Series, Book 4.
RC 51141.
by June Masters Bacher.
read by Jill Ferris.
3 cassettes.
California, 1945. After the war twenty-year-old aspiring
writer Marvel Harrington and her family are finally able to
return home to Texas. Although her first love, Titus, is
presumed dead, Marvel continues to believe that her faith in
God might bring his return. Sequel to _Where Lies Our Hope
(RC 36466)_. 1993.
RC 51141.
##
Honey Moon.
RC 51147.
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
Orphaned sixteen-year-old tomboy Honey Moon is unexpectedly
picked by fortyish cowboy actor Dash Coogan to costar in his
television show. Over the following decade the relationships
between Honey and Dash, and between Honey and a third
costar, Eric Dillon, go through dramatic changes. Explicit
descriptions of sex and strong language. 1993.
RC 51147.
##
Pacific Vortex!.
RC 51151.
by Clive Cussler.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Deep-sea expert Dirk Pitt is put to the ultimate test as he
plunges into the perilous waters of the "Pacific vortex," a
fog-shrouded zone where dozens of ships have vanished
without a trace. The latest victim is a nuclear submarine.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1982.
RC 51151.
##
Knight of the Demon Queen.
RC 51152.
by Barbara Hambly.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Dragonshadow (RC 50394)_ Jenny Waynest
still suffers from her past possession by the demon Amayon.
Now her husband, Lord John Aversin, is blackmailed by the
cruel Aohila, the Demon Queen, to assist Amayon on a quest
into a strange land. For junior and senior high readers.
2000.
RC 51152.
##
Red Rover.
RC 51156.
by James Fenimore Cooper.
read by Erik Sandvold.
4 cassettes.
Classic maritime adventure set in the years just before the
American Revolution. Disguised as a common sailor,
Lieutenant Henry Ark sets out to trap an elusive pirate
called the Red Rover. Following a storm and a mutiny, Ark--
along with a charming young woman and her governess--is
rescued by the pirate himself. 1827.
RC 51156.
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Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled.
RC 51161.
by Dorothy Gilman.
read by Suzanne Toren.
1 cassette.
Part-time CIA agent Mrs. Pollifax and cohort John Farrell
are dispatched to Syria to find the young woman who, after
thwarting an airplane hijacking, was kidnapped by
terrorists. 2000.
RC 51161.
##
The Mysterious Affair at Styles: Poirot's First Case.
RC 51162.
by Agatha Christie.
read by Tom Martin.
2 cassettes.
In Hercule Poirot's first case the retired Belgian police
detective investigates the death of Emily Cavendish, an
elderly heiress, who, to the distress of her stepchildren,
had recently married a fortune hunter. 1920.
RC 51162.
##
The Day We Met.
RC 51165.
by Barbara Bretton.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Lonely, single mother Maggy O'Brien falls in love and has a
whirlwind romantic weekend in Atlantic City with divorced
policeman Conor Riley. But once back home, they encounter
disapproval from their families. Will their mutual
attraction stand the test of time? Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51165.
##
The Perfect Gift.
RC 51167.
by Christina Skye.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Nicholas Draycott has hired jewelry designer Maggie Kincade
to showcase an international gem exhibition. But her late
father is suspected of being a jewel thief, and Nicholas
implores his friend, Jared MacNeill, to investigate. Sequel
to _Bride of the Mist (RC 45317)_. 1999.
RC 51167.
##
Rage of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 5.
RC 51172.
by William W. Johnstone.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Western territories, late 1870s. Falcon MacCallister, with a
reputation as a cold-blooded killer, is searching the
northwest for Nance Noonan, who ambushed Falcon's father,
Jamie. Unfortunately, Noonan believes he has nothing to fear
from his pursuer. Sequel to _Scream of Eagles (RC 49665)_.
Violence and strong language. 1998.
RC 51172.
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Cherokee Dragon: A Novel of the Real People.
RC 51184.
by Robert J. Conley.
read by Robert O'Keefe.
2 cassettes.
A fictionalized biography of the eighteenth-century Cherokee
leader Dragging Canoe, who envisions the unification of all
Native Peoples to block the westward expansion of Europeans
in the United States. His efforts to achieve this and to
preserve ancestral lands incorporate many Cherokee beliefs
and traditions. 2000.
RC 51184.
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Winter's Heart: The Wheel of Time, Book 9.
RC 51203.
by Robert Jordan.
read by Roy Avers.
5 cassettes.
In this sequel to _The Path of Daggers (RC 47082)_, the
final encounter between the Light and the Shadow is
imminent. Rand al'Thor, the dragon reborn, has been forced
into hiding as both sides seek to control his participation
in the last battle. Some violence. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51203.
##
Nop's Trials.
RC 51205.
by Donald McCaig.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Nop, a champion border collie, faces a new kind of trial
when he is kidnapped. Behind the snatching is a jealous
stockdog handler who begrudges the trophies and acclaim
received by the dog's owner, Lewis Burkholder. Prequel to
_Nop's Hope (RC 45745)_. 1984.
RC 51205.
##
Disguised Blessing.
RC 51206.
by Georgia Bockoven.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
When Catherine's fifteen-year-old daughter is burned in an
accident, she learns the true character of her fianc--and
cancels the wedding. Then Catherine meets Rick Sawyer, a
fireman and mentor in the burn unit, who is also a college
friend of her brother's. Together they struggle to repair
the teen's life. 2000.
RC 51206.
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After Innocence.
RC 51207.
by Brenda Joyce.
read by Sharon Murray.
3 cassettes.
By 1901 when she is twenty, Sofie O'Neal has her life mapped
out. She will support herself as an artist and never marry.
Her mother agrees, believing suitors would be turned off by
Sofie's limp from a childhood injury. They are both shocked
when handsome rake Edward Delanza begins encouraging Sofie
otherwise. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1994.
RC 51207.
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The Black Swan.
RC 51209.
by Mercedes Lackey.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
Young Prince Siegfried, a known womanizer, falls in love
with Princess Odette, whom sorcerer von Rothbart has
transformed into a white swan by day. But the sorcerer pays
a high price for misjudging women, especially his daughter
Odile. Based on the story of the ballet _Swan Lake_. Some
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51209.
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Seasons under Heaven.
RC 51217.
by Beverly LaHaye and Terri Blackstock.
read by Janis Gray.
2 cassettes.
Each mother living on Cedar Circle has her own concerns. One
is a single mom, another suffers from empty-nest syndrome,
the third wants a career, and the fourth faces an uncertain
future. As they bond together to save a dying child, they
discover the preciousness of life. 1999.
RC 51217.
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_Nightfall_ and Other Stories.
RC 51219.
by Isaac Asimov.
read by Fred Major.
3 cassettes (Reissue).
Twenty science fiction stories written between 1941 and
1967. The title piece, considered a classic of the genre and
later expanded into a novel (RC 32812), tells of a
civilization on the planet Lagash, where night falls once in
two thousand years. Asimov's comments and notes precede each
story. 1969.
RC 51219.
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To Love and to Honor.
RC 51222.
by Emilie Loring.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
2 cassettes.
Twenty-four-year-old heiress Cindy Clinton was married (by
proxy) to the son of her father's business partner. As soon
as both older men have died, Cindy begins divorce
proceedings. Then a handsome, mysterious emissary from her
husband arrives in town and begs her not to leave him. 1950.
RC 51222.
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The First Time.
RC 51223.
by Joy Fielding.
read by Erin Jones.
3 cassettes.
Jake, who married Mattie sixteen years ago because she was
pregnant, leaves her for his latest mistress. Meanwhile,
Mattie experiences odd symptoms and learns she has Lou
Gehrig's disease. When Jake insists on moving back in, the
couple's relationship slowly changes. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.
RC 51223.
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Here Comes the Sun!.
RC 51227.
by Emilie Loring.
read by Ann Hodapp.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
On her way to meet her prospective husband, Julie Lorraine
leaves the train to rescue a dog. She is followed by James
Trafford, who believes the dog belongs to Julie. Suddenly,
Julie finds herself married to James and involved in a world
of political intrigue and heartrending doubt. 1924.
RC 51227.
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Henrietta.
RC 51228.
by Marion Chesney.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
Twenty-six-year-old Henrietta Sandford seems destined for
spinsterhood, which suits her unwed vicar brother, Henry,
who wishes her to serve as his hostess. But when she
receives a sizable inheritance from their great aunt,
Henrietta travels to London with plans to conquer high
society. 1979.
RC 51228.
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Thumbsucker.
RC 51230.
by Walter Kirn.
read by Bruce Huntey.
2 cassettes.
Still a thumbsucker in high school, Justin Cobb is finally
hypnotized by his hippie dentist into losing his habit.
Anxious to find a replacement, Justin tries smoking,
drinking, Ritalin, debating, fly-fishing, and religion, but
finds solace nowhere. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.
RC 51230.
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A Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Hair.
RC 51238.
by Jonathan Gash.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Lovejoy is hired by a criminal associate to find out who is
flooding the market with fake gemstones. When Lovejoy
discovers that a London friend has been murdered and his
business seized by an unscrupulous dealer, he helps the
widow and son avenge the wrong. Strong language and some
violence. 1999.
RC 51238.
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Greenhouse Summer.
RC 51242.
by Norman Spinrad.
read by Chris Parente.
2 cassettes.
The world is on the brink of environmental disaster with
global warming. At the United Nations environmental
conference in Paris, spin doctor Monique Calhoun realizes
"Condition Venus" is imminent, and, with the aid of an
assassin, rushes to save the world. Some descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51242.
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Communion Blood: A Novel of Saint-Germain.
RC 51245.
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.
read by Fred Major.
4 cassettes.
When his employer, Olivia Clemens, died a true death,
vampire Niklos Aulirios inherited her property. But his
claim is being questioned by someone purporting to be a
relative of Olivia's husband. Niklos invokes the help of
fellow vampire Ragoczy Sanct' Germain, who also knows Olivia
was never married. 1999.
RC 51245.
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The Ditched Blonde: A Carl Wilcox Mystery.
RC 51246.
by Harold Adams.
read by Fred Major.
1 cassette.
Itinerant sign painter Carl Wilcox is in Greenhill, South
Dakota, when the sheriff asks him to investigate the four-
year-old case of a pregnant teenager's murder. But soon
after Wilcox starts asking questions, another homicide
occurs. Some violence. 1995.
RC 51246.
##
Lead, So I Can Follow: A Carl Wilcox Mystery.
RC 51248.
by Harold Adams.
read by Fred Major.
1 cassette.
Itinerant sign painter Carl Wilcox and his wife Hazel--who
met in _No Badge, No Gun (RC 50444)_--are spending their
honeymoon camping, when they hear a murder committed. They
are soon hired to investigate that death along with a
suspicious suicide. Both cases lead to beautiful women. Some
violence. 2000.
RC 51248.
##
Portrait of a Lady.
RC 51264.
by Henry James.
read by Patricia Beaudry.
4 cassettes (Reissue).
As an American traveling abroad, wealthy and attractive
Isabel Archer discovers both the beauty and deception of
European society. And in the process she gains self-
knowledge. 1881.
RC 51264.
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One Police Plaza.
RC 51265.
by William J. Caunitz.
read by George Guidall.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
New York City police detective Dan Malone becomes suspicious
of the murder of a low-level clerk who inexplicably had
access to an elite club. When Malone discovers other odd
contradictions in the victim's background, he is removed
from the case but decides to solve the crime alone. Strong
language. 1984.
RC 51265.
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The Mark: The Beast Rules the World.
RC 51272.
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Three days into the Great Tribulation, Nicolae Carpathia is
proclaiming himself the true Christ. Yet many see him as
Satan. The Tribulation Force struggles to survive, as
Carpathia orders all people to receive the Mark (a visible
tattoo and an implanted biochip) or face the guillotine.
Sequel to _The Indwelling (RC 50275)_. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51272.
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Code to Zero.
RC 51273.
by Ken Follett.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
In January 1958, as the United States prepares to launch its
answer to Soviet satellite Sputnik, key space scientist Luke
Lucas wakes up in a public toilet with a hangover and
amnesia. Luke must reconstruct his identity in order to
thwart a sabotage plot--and the clock is ticking. Some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51273.
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From the Corner of His Eye.
RC 51274.
by Dean Koontz.
read by Chuck Benson.
4 cassettes.
Junior Cain feels rejuvenated after pushing his beloved
bride to her death, but he senses enemies in a spooky cop
and a boy named Bartholomew. As Cain ruthlessly seeks Barty,
the gifted boy uses quantum physics to overcome his
blindness. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51274.
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Dr. Death.
RC 51275.
by Jonathan Kellerman.
read by David Hartley-Margolin.
3 cassettes.
Los Angeles detective Milo Sturgis seeks help from
psychologist Alex Delaware when a doctor who is known for
mercy killing is murdered in his "suicide van." Suspects
include the relatives of his victims and his own son.
Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51275.
##
Chaos Theory.
RC 51279.
by Gary Krist.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Two seventeen-year-old Washington, D.C., friends--white
Jason Rourke and black Dennis Monroe--venture into a seedy
neighborhood to buy marijuana. But the transaction sours and
the next day they learn that the dealer, an undercover cop,
has been found dead. Although innocent, the two are soon on
the run. Violence and strong language. 2000.
RC 51279.
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The Ladies Auxiliary.
RC 51280.
by Tova Mirvis.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Young, widowed Jewish convert Batsheva Jacobs moves with her
child to the Orthodox community of Memphis, Tennessee, where
she shocks the staid social order with her fresh ideas and
unconventional ways. The straitlaced women ostracize
Batsheva as a bad influence on their teenage daughters.
1999.
RC 51280.
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Equal Love: Stories.
RC 51282.
by Peter Ho Davies.
read by Steven Carpenter.
1 cassette.
A dozen stories about the bonds of family ties. In "The Next
Life" Lim, a young Chinese American and dutiful son, hires
professional mourners to keep vigil with his father's
casket. Joining them in a high stakes poker game, Lim
surprises all with his change of luck. Some strong language.
2000.
RC 51282.
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Silent Justice.
RC 51283.
by William Bernhardt.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Tulsa attorney Ben Kincaid and his student assistant,
Christina McCall, represent the parents of eleven children
who died from cancer caused when a local machinery
corporation dumped toxic chemicals into the town's drinking
water. Meanwhile, a serial killer is murdering employees of
the company. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
RC 51283.
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Station Wagon Set.
RC 51285.
by Faith Baldwin.
read by Colleen Delany.
3 cassettes.
Six interconnected stories set in a fictional suburban town.
Little Oxford "is definitely gentry and definitely county,"
and Baldwin relates tales of these commuters and weekenders
whose lives are concerned mainly with love affairs and
marital entanglements. 1938.
RC 51285.
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The Stick Game: A Gabriel Du Pr Mystery.
RC 51287.
by Peter Bowen.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Du Pr finds a connection between two investigations: the
disappearance of a teenage boy and the frequency of birth
defects among Native Americans living near the Persephone
gold mine. The first case begins as Du Pr and longtime
companion Madelaine visit a Crow people's fair in Montana.
Strong language. 2000.
RC 51287.
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Scream in Silence.
RC 51288.
by Eleanor Taylor Bland.
read by Nanette Savard.
2 cassettes.
Detective Marti MacAlister and her partner Vic Jessenovik
investigate a serial arsonist who is terrorizing Lincoln
Prairie, Illinois. In one house the body of a former
classmate of Vic's is discovered. Meanwhile, Marti has
remarried and lives with a blended family, while Vic copes
with his sick wife. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51288.
##
Boredom.
RC 51292.
by Alberto Moravia.
read by Rick Rohan.
2 cassettes.
Dino, an Italian artist from a wealthy, pampered background,
recalls having always felt "bored" or detached from reality.
Now in his mid-thirties, he becomes fixated on Cecilia, a
young model, and sets about trying to "own" her, blurring
the distinctions between sex, money, and love. 1960.
RC 51292.
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Host Family.
RC 51293.
by Mameve Medwed.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
For twenty years Daisy and Henry Lewis have been hosts for
foreign students attending Harvard University, until Henry
leaves with the last one. Daisy, in turn, takes up with
Truman Wolff, while their two respective children fall in
love together. But which relationships will stand the test
of time? 2000.
RC 51293.
##
Chill Factor.
RC 51294.
by Chris Rogers.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
Attorney-turned-bounty-hunter Dixie Flannigan is shocked
when she witnesses Edna Pine, an old friend and neighbor,
rob a bank and die in the process. When two other "granny
bandits" are also killed, the subsequent investigation leads
to a mysterious "Shepherd" and his network of associates.
Some violence and some strong language. 2000.
RC 51294.
##
Contempt.
RC 51299.
by Alberto Moravia.
read by Christopher Walker.
2 cassettes.
The story of an Italian screenwriter whose frustrations
provoke a marital crisis. His suspicions and relentless
questioning of his wife's feelings push her into the
betrayal he so fears. Basis for the film _Le Mpris_ by
Jean-Luc Godard. 1954.
RC 51299.
##
Career by Proxy.
RC 51301.
by Faith Baldwin.
read by Margaret Strom.
2 cassettes.
Joan Armstrong, twenty-two, has been raised in luxury, is
well-traveled, and speaks several languages. But she is
restless and wants a job. When former secretarial school
classmate Adelaide becomes ill, Joan jumps at the chance to
fill in until Adelaide can return to work. 1939.
RC 51301.
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Some Old Lover's Ghost.
RC 51302.
by Judith Lennox.
read by Vanessa Maroney.
4 cassettes.
British biographer Rebecca Bennett, following a miscarriage
and romantic breakup, is hired to write the life story of
elderly dame Tilda Franklin--a popular social activist.
Rebecca falls for Tilda's grandson. Their relationship is
threatened when she uncovers many family secrets--including
a murder. 1997.
RC 51302.
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For All Your Life.
RC 51304.
by Emilie Loring.
read by Annie Wauters.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Anne Kendrick, a contented New York career woman, suddenly
becomes the heir of a wealthy woman she has never met. When
Anne goes to claim her large estate on a wild mountain top,
she has no idea of the nightmare that awaits her. 1952.
RC 51304.
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The Contract Surgeon.
RC 51305.
by Dan O'Brien.
read by Robert Sams.
2 cassettes.
Fictionalized account of the friendship between Dr.
McGillycuddy and Sioux leader Crazy Horse. McGillycuddy, a
private physician working under contract for the army, must
decide whether to act as a doctor or a friend when the
seriously wounded chief faces cruel imprisonment. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.
RC 51305.
##
A Daughter of the Land.
RC 51307.
by Gene Stratton-Porter.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Kate Bates, the youngest daughter in a large family of rich
Indiana farmers, resents the fact that she is not to be
educated or given her own land. Kate finally rebels and
spends years struggling to achieve her dreams. 1918.
RC 51307.
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The Conformist.
RC 51315.
by Alberto Moravia.
read by Faith Potts.
2 cassettes.
As a young boy Marcello feels a conflict between pleasure in
violent acts--like killing lizards--and his desire to be
"normal." His struggle continues into adulthood during the
Mussolini era, until he receives an assignment that causes
him to lose control. Basis for the 1970 film by Bernardo
Bertolucci. Some violence. 1951.
RC 51315.
##
Ciara's Song: Witch World.
RC 51316.
by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie.
read by Mary Kane.
2 cassettes.
Ciara's parents and siblings are killed when she is nine--
she survives because of her mother's foresight. After being
rescued and cared for by Lord Tarnoor, she eventually falls
in love and marries his son Trovagh, and they begin raising
their own family. Then an evil sorcerer threatens to destroy
everything. 1998.
RC 51316.
##
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born.
RC 51318.
by Ayi Kwei Armah.
read by Michael Scherer.
2 cassettes.
A dedicated and honest middle-class civil servant in a newly
independent African country is scorned by his wife and
fellow citizens for his truthfulness and good intentions.
Widespread popular cynicism and disillusionment are being
fueled by the corrupt political regime in the nation's
capital. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1968.
RC 51318.
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Perish Twice.
RC 51335.
by Robert B. Parker.
read by Constance Crawford.
2 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Family Honor (RC 48857)_ Boston P.I.
Sunny Randall is hired briefly by a feminist lesbian to
protect her against a stalker, but a murder and puzzling
loose ends keep Sunny unofficially on the case. Meanwhile,
both Sunny's sister and a good friend experience troubling
breakups. Strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51335.
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Heart of the Sea.
RC 51351.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
Wealthy American Trevor Magee returns to his ancestral
village of Ardmore, Ireland, and falls in love with
ambitious Darcy Gallagher. But the native ghosts have their
own plans. Sequel to _Tears of the Moon (RC 50766)_. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.
RC 51351.
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The Stanislaski Brothers: Mikhail and Alex.
RC 51352.
by Nora Roberts.
read by Kristin Allison.
3 cassettes.
Relates the tempestuous love affairs of the Stanislaski
brothers. In _Luring a Lady_, Mikhail is attracted to the
owner of the rundown apartment building in which he lives.
In _Convincing Alex_, Bess McNee must convince Officer
Stanislaski that she is really a scriptwriter. Explicit
descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51352.
##
Protect and Defend.
RC 51353.
by Richard North Patterson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
4 cassettes.
A death on the Supreme Court enables new president Kerry
Kilcannon, from _No Safe Place (RC 47001)_, to nominate pro-
choice judge Caroline Masters, from _The Final Judgment (RC
41627)_. But Masters has just been involved in a
controversial case involving a pregnant fifteen-year-old
with pro-life parents. Some strong language. Bestseller
2000.
RC 51353.
##
Too Far to Go: The Maples Stories.
RC 51354.
by John Updike.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
A collection of seventeen stories about Richard and Joan
Maples, written between 1956 and 1979. Traces the decline
and fall of their marriage, from its buoyant early stages,
through the child-rearing years, to the confession of
infidelities and eventual divorce. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1979.
RC 51354.
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Rich Girl, Poor Girl.
RC 51355.
by Faith Baldwin.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
In Riverport, a small town just across the river from
Canada, Doc Ballard is retiring, and Jonathan Kimber, the
son of an old friend, is taking over his practice. When
Jonathan meets Doc's niece, Rose, he likes her immediately.
But the daughter of the town's wealthy ex-state senator
wants him for herself. 1936.
RC 51355.
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The Orchid Hunter.
RC 51357.
by Jill Marie Landis.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
Growing up on an African island, Joya Penn often has
nightmares about someone who looks like her. In London,
Janelle Mandeville has the same experience. The arrival of
orchid hunter Trevor Mandeville on Joya's island helps
uncover a long-kept secret about these two women. Some
descriptions of sex. 2000.
RC 51357.
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The Scent of Water.
RC 51360.
by Elizabeth Goudge.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes (Reissue).
Middle-aged businesswoman Mary Lindsay retires to an English
country home, left to her by an eccentric cousin (whom she
never met). Seeking solutions to her own problems, Mary
helps her neighbors solve theirs. At the same time, she
begins to understand her cousin's enigmatic personality.
1963.
RC 51360.
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Angel of Hope.
RC 51369.
by Lurlene McDaniel.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Angel of Mercy (RC 50608)_ Heather comes
home from Africa and persuades her mother, a physician, to
return to Uganda with her. But Heather becomes deathly ill
and her younger sister Amber agrees to go in her place. For
senior high readers. 2000.
RC 51369.
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Murphy.
RC 51376.
by Gary Paulsen.
read by L.J. Ganser.
1 cassette.
Al Murphy, thirty-two, is the sixty-four-dollar-a-month
sheriff of Cincherville, Colorado. When twelve-year-old
Sarah Penches is found raped and murdered in the livery
stable, Murphy sets out to find the culprit. But before he
can, several more people are killed. Prequel to _Murphy's
Gold (RC 28863)_. Some violence. 1987.
RC 51376.
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Tough Cookie.
RC 51377.
by Diane Mott Davidson.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
2 cassettes.
When her kitchen is shut down by inspectors, Goldy Schultz
begins hosting a TV cooking show and working as a personal
chef. She also plans to sell a valuable pair of skis to ex-
boyfriend Doug Portman. Then Doug's body is found on a ski
slope and everything goes terribly wrong. Includes recipes.
2000.
RC 51377.
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The High Road.
RC 51389.
by Faith Baldwin.
read by Jill Ferris.
2 cassettes.
Jill Hamilton, twenty-five, has had a multitude of jobs
during her seven years in New York. Currently, she is
companion to a wealthy man's two spoiled granddaughters and
niece. When Jill reencounters Dan Hardy, whom she originally
met on a cruise, she leaves her work and follows him to
South America. 1937.
RC 51389.
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Follow the Stars Home.
RC 51392.
by Luanne Rice.
read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
3 cassettes.
Dianne had one date with pediatrician Alan McIntosh before
his sailor brother, Tim, swept her off her feet and then
bolted when he learned their unborn child would be disabled.
Now, as Alan helps Dianne with eleven-year-old Julia, they
both hide their feelings. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 2000.
RC 51392.
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Blue Deer Thaw.
RC 51397.
by Jamie Harrison.
read by Jim Zeiger.
2 cassettes.
Corpses begin to surface with the spring thaw in sparsely
inhabited Absaroka County, Montana. Sheriff Jules Clement
investigates the circumstances while courting his deputy,
Caroline Fair, and contending with the wedding of his best
friends in the newly renovated hotel outside Blue Deer.
Strong language and some violence. 2000.
RC 51397.
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Abduction.
RC 51403.
by Robin Cook.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Perry Bergman's marine exploration company encounters
problems drilling into a sea mountain under the Atlantic
Ocean.  He joins a diving team on a submersible craft, and
they discover a subterranean world far beyond anything
they'd imagined. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51403.
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Off Keck Road.
RC 51410.
by Mona Simpson.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
A novella venturing into the hearts of three women--Bea,
June, and Shelley--who have ties to Green Bay, Wisconsin. In
the opening vignette, Bea drives her Christmas-present car
to pick up the more-popular but less-wealthy June while both
are home from college in 1956. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51410.
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Cousin Rosamund.
RC 51414.
by Rebecca West.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
London, 1920s. In this sequel to _This Real Night (RC
24538)_, twins Rose and Mary Aubrey despise their cousin
Rosamund's new husband. They move into an inn on the Thames
to live with family friends. Mary finds contentment in her
music, and Rose falls in love. Some strong language. 1985.
RC 51414.
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Command the Sun: The Liberty Bell, Book 7.
RC 51415.
by Gilbert Morris.
read by Jack Fox.
2 cassettes.
Boston, 1779. In this sequel to _The Right Hand of God (RC
49661)_ Matthew Bradford regrets having claimed the title
Sir Matthew Rochester. In England he becomes entangled with
Claude Aumont and Aumont's niece, Stella, and loses his
fortune. Matthew then returns to America and finds true
contentment. 2000.
RC 51415.
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Slab Rat.
RC 51417.
by Ted Heller.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Zachary Arlen Post changed his name and his entire resume to
snag his associate-editor position at _It_ magazine. He
covets promotions and hopes to marry into a prestigious
family. But now a newly hired Harvard man threatens to
outpace him. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
2000.
RC 51417.
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Blackout.
RC 51418.
by John J. Nance.
read by Jack Fox.
3 cassettes.
Airliners are suddenly being shot down by unknown
terrorists. When investigative reporter Robert MacCabe--from
_The Last Hostage (RC 48369)_--survives one such crash in
Vietnam, he discovers that the culprits are after his laptop
computer. FBI agent Kat Bronsky joins him in the search for
the shadowy group. Violence. 2000.
RC 51418.
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The Special Prisoner.
RC 51430.
by Jim Lehrer.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
2 cassettes.
Fifty years after being a Japanese POW, retired Methodist
bishop John Quincy Watson spies his chief interrogator and
torturer at an airport and tracks him to his hotel room. As
Watson confronts his old enemy, he finds his faith and
pastoral training tested by the desire for vengeance.
Violence and strong language. 2000.
RC 51430.
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Inversions.
RC 51433.
by Iain M. Banks.
read by Richard Hauenstein.
3 cassettes.
On a distant planet two strange travelers become assistants
to separate rulers. Doctor Vosill, a lowly female, becomes
physician to ailing King Quience, while warrior DeWar is the
personal bodyguard to General UrLeyn. Both are mistrusted as
outsiders and, although they never meet, both are connected.
Violence and strong language. 1998.
RC 51433.
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Greenwich.
RC 51441.
by Howard Fast.
read by Bruce Huntey.
1 cassette.
Wealthy Greenwich, Connecticut, residents Richard and Sally
Castle host a dinner party that includes as guests a priest
and a nun--Monsignor Donovan and Sister Pat Brody. Richard
is an ex-government employee with a dark secret and before
long the past catches up with him. Violence and strong
language. 2000.
RC 51441.
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Fencing the Sky.
RC 51442.
by James Galvin.
read by Fred Major.
2 cassettes.
Modern-day western centers on rancher Mike Arans, who kills
a long-hated neighbor known for injuring cattle with his
ATV-induced stampedes. As Arans flees on horseback,
flashbacks illustrate the problems faced by small-time
ranchers in the late twentieth century. Strong language and
some violence. 1999.
RC 51442.
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The Cat Who Smelled a Rat.
RC 51464.
by Lilian Jackson Braun.
read by Bob Askey.
2 cassettes.
Moose County awaits the first snowfall, hoping it will end
the drought that may be the cause of a rash of fires.
Columnist Jim Qwilleran suspects arson when his Siamese cats
Koko and Yum Yum demand his attention with catfits. Then a
murder occurs, and the local bookstore goes up in flames.
Bestseller 2001.
RC 51464.
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Hiding in the Shadows.
RC 51472.
by Kay Hooper.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
2 cassettes.
Awaking from a coma, Faith Parker learns that all her bills-
-hospital and personal--were paid by Dinah Leighton, who is
now missing. Then Faith begins to dream of a man she doesn't
remember and of a violence that seems very real. Companion
to _Stealing Shadows (RC 51473)_. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2000.
RC 51472.
##
The Last King of Texas.
RC 51477.
by Rick Riordan.
read by Robert Sams.
3 cassettes.
A medievalist is murdered at the University of Texas, San
Antonio. Just after private investigator Tres Navarre is
asked to replace the deceased professor, a mail bomb
explodes and the sleuth accepts the job his mother called
"safe." Navarre tracks the killer into the Mexican drug
underworld. Some strong language. 2000.
RC 51477.
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House of Illusions.
RC 51486.
by Pauline Gedge.
read by Annie Wauters.
3 cassettes.
In this sequel to _Lady of the Reeds (RC 45180)_ Thu,
Pharaoh Ramses' former concubine, has been exiled to her
village for plotting his death. Thu seeks redemption but
jeopardizes her life as well as her son's when she contacts
the royal court. Some descriptions of sex and some violence.
1997.
RC 51486.
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Now It's Time to Say Goodbye.
RC 51492.
by Dale Peck.
read by Steven Carpenter.
3 cassettes.
Multilayered portrayal of a town in crisis. A disillusioned
homosexual New York couple emigrate to an isolated Kansas
town only to find the people violently divided by race and
divergent perspectives on life. Their arrival triggers
additional acts of rape, murder, and general mayhem as the
community struggles with long-pent ills. Descriptions of
sex, violence, and strong language. 1998.
RC 51492.
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Do unto Others.
RC 51495.
by Kristin Lattany.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
2 cassettes.
Forty-nine-year-old Zena loves her hair salon, her husband
Lucius, her best friend and employee Vy, and all things
African. Initially overjoyed when given the chance to act as
mother to a visiting young African woman, Zena soon changes
her mind. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 2000.
RC 51495.
##
L.A. Dead.
RC 51598.
by Stuart Woods.
read by Gregory Gorton.
2 cassettes.
Lawyer Stone Barrington leaves his Mafia fiance, Dolce
Bianchi, in Italy when his true love, Arrington Calder,
calls for help from Los Angeles. Arrington is a suspect in
the murder of her movie-star husband, Vance. Dolce is not
happy. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. 2000.
RC 51598.
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Skinhead.
RC 51697.
by Jay Bennett.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
A midnight phone call summons nineteen-year-old Jonathan
Atwood to meet a dying stranger across the country.
Intrigued, Jonathan agrees, only to run afoul of a vicious
neo-Nazi gang when he reaches his destination. The trip is
to change his life and his attitudes forever. For junior and
senior high readers. 1991.
RC 51697.
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The Clothes They Stood Up In.
RC 51770.
by Alan Bennett.
read by Suzanne Weintraub.
1 cassette.
When Mr. and Mrs. Ransome return home from a night at the
opera, they discover their flat has been burgled. Nothing is
left--not even a roll of toilet paper. And then, just after
the insurance company has settled their claim, they receive
an interesting letter about their belongings. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1998.
RC 51770.
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P Is for Peril.
RC 51899.
by Sue Grafton.
read by Mitzi Friedlander.
3 cassettes.
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired by prominent
physician Dowan Purcell's ex-wife to find him. Medicare
investigators are looking for the elderly doctor, too,
although his current wife isn't. Also, Kinsey is curious
about her office landlord's past when she discovers he's
suspected of patricide. Some strong language. Bestseller
2001.
RC 51899.
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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_
Very Best (Almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship.
RC 48703.
compiled by Paul B. Janeczko.
read by Mimi Bederman.
1 cassette.
Anthology of twenty-four poems about people who occupy your
thoughts, especially friends but also enemies. Titles like
"Another Poem to Send to Your Worst Enemy" and "If I Could
Put a Curse on You" are balanced by "Friendship,"
"Summertime Sharing," and "To You." For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 48703.
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Formula One Racing.
RC 48823.
by Richard Huff.
read by Larry Shapiro.
1 cassette.
An introduction to the world's fastest sport--formula one
racing. Includes biographies of famous drivers including
Germany's Michael Schumacher, Brazil's Ayrton Senna da
Silva, and Canada's Jacques Villeneuve. For grades 5-8.
1998.
RC 48823.
##
When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up,
Volume 2.
RC 48846.
edited by Amy Ehrlich.
read by Ray DiZefalo.
1 cassette.
Another ten writers offer original autobiographical stories.
The authors in this volume are Norma Fox Mazer, Rita
Williams-Garcia, Paul Fleischman, Jane Yolen, E.L.
Konigsburg, Howard Norman, Michael J. Rosen, Kyoko Mori,
Karen Hesse, and Joseph Bruchac. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 48846.
##
Unsung Heroes of World War II: The Story of the Navajo Code
Talkers.
RC 49188.
by Deanne Durrett.
read by Bill Wallace.
1 cassette.
Describes the role of the Navajo marines, nicknamed the Code
Talkers, who developed a code based on their Native American
language during World War II. Explains that this information
system provided a means for secured communications among
American forces in the Pacific during the warfare. For
grades 6-9. 1998.
RC 49188.
##
Do Stars Have Points? Questions and Answers about Stars and
Planets.
RC 50250.
by Melvin Berger and Gilda Berger.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
In a question and answer format, the authors explore various
aspects of stars and our solar system, including the Sun,
planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. Questions include
"How are planets different from stars?" and "Why is Mars
red?" For grades 2-4. 1998.
RC 50250.
##
Deep Space Astronomy.
RC 50251.
by Gregory L. Vogt.
read by Miriam Wagner.
1 cassette.
Describes various celestial objects, where they are located,
and how they are measured and observed from Earth and from
spacecraft. Discusses recent discoveries made possible by
such technologies as the Hubble Space Telescope. Concludes
with predictions of future developments in astronomy. For
grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 50251.
##
The Story of the Olympics.
RC 50298.
by Dave Anderson.
read by Phil Regensdorf.
1 cassette.
Traces the history of the Olympics from its beginning in 776
B.C. to modern times. Relates stories about medal-winning
athletes who participate in events such as track and field,
gymnastics, swimming, diving, figure skating, skiing, and
speed skating. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 50298.
##
How to Talk to Your Cat.
RC 50302.
by Jean Craighead George.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
Cats, being independent creatures, like to initiate
conversations on their own terms, the author explains,
through touch, scent, sound, and body language. She also
discusses appropriate responses and special ways to speak to
a cat first. For grades 2-4. 2000.
RC 50302.
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How to Talk to Your Dog.
RC 50303.
by Jean Craighead George.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette.
The author explains how dogs convey meanings to their owners
through touch, smell, body language, and sounds. Suggests
that kids who understand what their dogs are indicating can
also communicate ideas back to them. For grades 2-4. 2000.
RC 50303.
##
Here We All Are.
RC 50343.
by Tomie De Paola.
read by Bruce Nelson.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _26 Fairmount Avenue (RC 49410)_ future
author-illustrator Tomie and his family have just moved into
their new house. He tells of kindergarten adventures, dance
class, and the anticipated arrival of a hoped-for baby
sister. For grades 2-4.  2000.
RC 50343.
##
Coyote: North America's Dog.
RC 50344.
by Stephen R. Swinburne.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
Examines the member of the dog family known to Native
Americans as the Trickster. Highly adaptable and "the most
effective large predator in America," the forty-pound coyote
has expanded its habitat to include most of the continent.
Enemies include ranchers and wolves. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 50344.
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Senegal.
RC 50577.
by Elizabeth L. Berg.
read by Len Mailloux.
1 cassette.
Describes the geography, history, economy, society, and
religion of this west African nation and former French
colony. Also provides information on lifestyle, languages,
festivals, and foods. Includes "quick notes"--basic facts--
and a glossary. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 50577.
##
Gary Paulsen.
RC 50699.
by Stephanie True Peters.
read by Michael Kramer.
1 cassette.
Episodes from the life of the adventure and survival-tale
writer. Each chapter begins with a quote from one of
Paulsen's books, showing connections between his writing and
his own experiences as a farmhand, soldier, trapper, and
traveler by boat, motorcycle, and dogsled. For grades 5-8.
1999.
RC 50699.
##
Barbados.
RC 51081.
by Marie Louise Elias.
read by Bob Moore.
1 cassette.
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and
people of Barbados--a small Caribbean island nation located
in the Lesser Antilles. Tropical Barbados was at one time an
English colony. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 51081.
##
Colombia.
RC 51123.
by Marion Morrison.
read by Gabriella Cavallero.
1 cassette.
Introduces the geography, history, government, economics,
and culture of the South American country. Includes
information on the biodiversity of the land as well as on
the problems created by the cultivation of coca for cocaine
production. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
RC 51123.
##
James Herriot's Treasury for Children.
RC 51132.
by James Herriot.
read by Bob Askey.
1 cassette.
The rural English veterinarian's animal stories for children
are collected in one volume including "Moses the Kitten,"
"Only One Woof" (also RC 24632), "The Christmas Day Kitten,"
and "The Market Square Dog" among others. For grades K-3 and
older readers. 1991.
RC 51132.
##
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul: 101 Stories of Changes,
Choices, and Growing Up for Kids Ages Nine-Thirteen.
RC 51269.
by Jack Canfield and others.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
A collection of true stories by and about preteens dealing
with such topics as friends, family, death, decisions, love,
and growing pains. For grades 4-7.  Bestseller 2000.
RC 51269.
##
Wow Canada! Exploring This Land from Coast to Coast to
Coast.
RC 51325.
by Vivien Bowers.
read by Gregory Gorton.
1 cassette.
Written as a humorous journal by Guy (a thirteen-year-old
based on the author's son) as he travels with his parents
and younger sister through each province in Canada. Factual
asides provide additional information about animals, food,
history, language, terrain, culture, and more. For grades 3-
6 and older readers. 1999.
RC 51325.
##
Rabies.
RC 51326.
by Alvin Silverstein and others.
read by Michael Consoli.
1 cassette.
Describes the treatment and prevention of rabies, as well as
the history of the disease and the discovery of a vaccine by
Louis Pasteur. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994.
RC 51326.
##
They Walk the Earth: The Extraordinary Travels of Animals on
Land.
RC 51367.
by Seymour Simon.
read by L.J. Ganser.
1 cassette.
Discusses the movement and migration of mammals: caribou
(reindeer), lemmings, and polar bears from the Arctic lands;
African elephants; and North American bison (buffalo). There
is also a brief description of nomadic humans and amphibians
such as frogs. For grades 3-6. 2000.
RC 51367.
##
Juvenile Arthritis.
RC 51420.
by Judith Peacock.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Discusses different types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,
which is diagnosed in about fifty thousand youngsters each
year. Explains various treatments and possible complications
of the disease. Provides examples of how young people cope
and manage the pain. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
RC 51420.
##
Kids' First Cookbook: Delicious-Nutritious Treats to Make
Yourself!.
RC 51428.
by  American Cancer Society.
read by Patricia McDermott.
1 cassette.
Fifty-three recipes with step-by-step instructions to help
you follow the guidelines of the food pyramid. Features
drinks, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks
and desserts. Includes Easy Monkey Bread, Taco Layer Dip,
Yummy Veggie Pizza, Chicken Swords, Sloppy Dogs, and Tornado
Swirls. For grades K-3. 2000.
RC 51428.
##
Living with Cerebral Palsy.
RC 51437.
by Paul Pimm.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette.
Presents four young people between the ages of nine and
eighteen who have varying degrees of cerebral palsy.
Discusses possible causes, effects, and treatment of the
condition. Explains how these four individuals deal with
school, work, and daily activities. For grades 3-6. 2000.
RC 51437.
##
Bangladesh.
RC 51480.
by Mariam Whyte.
read by Michele Schaeffer.
1 cassette.
Describes the history, geography, people, and culture of the
impoverished Asian country of Bangladesh, which had once
been part of both India and Pakistan. Traces its development
as an Islamic nation and discusses its socioeconomic
problems. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 51480.
##
Yemen.
RC 51484.
by Anna Hestler.
read by Michael Consoli.
1 cassette.
Information about the geography, history, government, and
people of this Middle East country located on the
southwestern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Describes Yemen's
Islamic society as well as past foreign occupations and
internal wars. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999.
RC 51484.
##
Friendship Bracelets.
RC 51552.
by Camilla Gryski.
read by Jill Fox.
1 cassette.
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating bracelets in
a variety of designs using embroidery thread. Explains how
to start with the simplest pattern, a diagonal stripe.
Discusses selecting materials, measuring the thread for
different-sized wrists, and forming the basic knot.
Progressively harder projects follow. For grades 3-6. 1993.
RC 51552.
##
Life without Light: A Journey to Earth's Dark Ecosystems.
RC 51603.
by Melissa Stewart.
read by Gary Telles.
1 cassette.
A science journalist describes some unfamiliar habitats and
proves that life can exist in total darkness. Explains how
scientists discovered remote ecosystems in caves, the deep
sea, hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, underground
aquifers, and rock buried deep below Earth's surface. For
grades 6-9. 1999.
RC 51603.
##
Walt Disney: Creator of Mickey Mouse.
RC 51624.
by Michael D. Cole.
read by Bob Moore.
1 cassette.
Examines the life and career of Walt Disney, the
entertainment industry pioneer and Disneyland founder.
Recalls that he was the first to apply sound and color to
film cartoons, and that through his efforts characters like
Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Pinocchio became familiar to
children around the world. For grades 4-7. 1996.
RC 51624.
##
Feathered Dinosaurs.
RC 51695.
by Christopher Sloan.
read by Ken Kliban.
1 cassette.
Discusses the theory that birds are modern evolutionary
descendants of dinosaurs, comparing their skeletons and bone
structure. Describes the 1996 discovery in China of theropod
fossils showing feathers. Explains the functions of various
feathers and possible evolution of arms to wings. For grades
4-7. 2000.
RC 51695.
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_Cassettes Fiction_
Strudel Stories.
RC 49331.
by Joanne Rocklin.
read by Grace Ragsdale.
1 cassette.
Lori is upset after her Grandpa Willy's death, but her
sister, Jessica, finds the right way to help Lori. They make
apple strudel using Grandpa's recipe, and they tell the
family stories he told  about their Jewish relatives who
made the same strudel in other times and places. For grades
3-6. 1999.
RC 49331.
##
The Birthday Room.
RC 49749.
by Kevin Henkes.
read by Mimi Bederman.
1 cassette.
When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon for the
first time in ten years, he becomes caught up in the
strained relationship between his mother and her brother.
Ben also becomes interested in the girl next door and in
making his future as an artist. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 49749.
##
Preacher's Boy.
RC 49750.
by Katherine Paterson.
read by Phil Regensdorf.
1 cassette.
Vermont, 1899. Robbie Hewitt, a minister's son, gives up
being a Christian six months before the turn of the century
because he wants to pack a lot of living in before that
"Dread Day." But mostly Robbie winds up causing trouble for
his father and friends. For grades 5-8. 1999.
RC 49750.
##
Which Witch?.
RC 49756.
by Eva Ibbotson.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
Weary of being a wizard, Arriman has been waiting hopefully
for his replacement to arrive. He finally resigns himself to
marrying a witch who can give him a successor. Beautiful
Belladonna wishes to become his bride, but she must first
turn her white magic black. For grades 5-8. 1979.
RC 49756.
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Ira Sleeps Over.
RC 49758.
by Bernard Waber.
read by Cyn Delafield.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the
night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous
older sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For
preschool-grade 2. 1972.
RC 49758.
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It's All Greek to Me.
RC 49774.
by Jon Scieszka.
read by Ray Hagen.
1 cassette.
As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are
transported back to the time of Zeus and the other gods of
Greek mythology, who, strangely enough, behave much as the
characters in the trio's class play. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 49774.
##
Francie.
RC 50019.
by Karen English.
read by June Carter.
1 cassette.
Twelve-year-old Francie yearns for the day she and her
family will join her father in Chicago, where he has gone
for work. Meanwhile, in segregation-era Alabama Francie
teaches sixteen-year-old newcomer Jesse to read. When Jesse
is accused of a crime, Francie decides to help him escape.
For grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 1999.
RC 50019.
##
Gus and Grandpa.
RC 50246.
by Claudia Mills.
read by Phil Regensdorf.
1 cassette.
As Gus turns seven and Grandpa turns seventy, the two
continue to enjoy each other's company around the house, out
on errands, finding Grandpa's lost car, and celebrating
their birthdays. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1997.
RC 50246.
##
Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies.
RC 50247.
by Claudia Mills.
read by Phil Regensdorf.
1 cassette.
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and
been given many more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa
find a rewarding solution to the problem of disposing of
their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K-
3. 1997.
RC 50247.
##
Anna All Year Round.
RC 50295.
by Mary Downing Hahn.
read by Gillian Green.
1 cassette.
In this fictionalized account of the author's mother's
childhood in Baltimore, Anna turns nine in 1913. During the
year she gets caught cheating at long division, takes her
first ride in an automobile, throws herself a surprise
party, and breaks up a dog fight. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 50295.
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Stevie.
RC 50437.
by John Steptoe.
read by Chuck Young.
1 cassette (Reissue).
When Stevie, a younger boy, comes to stay at Robert's house,
Robert considers him a pest. But then Stevie moves away with
his family, and Robert, an only child, remembers the good
times they had together. For grades K-3. 1969.
RC 50437.
##
The Case of the Firecrackers: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 3.
RC 50507.
by Laurence Yep.
read by MaryBeth Wise.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _The Case of the Lion Dance (RC 50506)_
Lily accompanies her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil to the
filming of a television show in Chinatown. When a prop gun
fires real bullets, Lily and Tiger Lil must prove Lily's
brother was not responsible. For grades 4-7. 1999.
RC 50507.
##
The Little House.
RC 50547.
by Virginia Lee Burton.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
1 cassette (Reissue).
The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a
man who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the
years pass, and gradually a city surrounds the little house
until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3.
Caldecott Medal. 1942.
RC 50547.
##
Stone Soup: An Old Tale.
RC 50548.
retold by Marcia Brown.
read by Chuck Young.
1 cassette.
When three hungry soldiers in a strange land ask some
villagers for food, they are told there is none. So the
soldiers decide to show the townspeople how to make soup
from water and three round stones. For grades K-3. Caldecott
Honor Book.  1947.
RC 50548.
##
Ereth's Birthday.
RC 50763.
by  Avi.
read by Kimberly Schraf.
1 cassette.
Feeling neglected by Poppy and her children on his birthday,
Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for
his favorite treat to cheer himself up. Instead, he finds
himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits. Sequel
to _Poppy and Rye (RC 46767)_. For grades 3-6.  2000.
RC 50763.
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Lord Brocktree.
RC 50859.
by Brian Jacques.
read by Brian Conn.
3 cassettes.
The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree,
the badger lord, and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil
comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue
Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series.
For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 50859.
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Jake's Orphan.
RC 50862.
by Peggy Brooke.
read by Dick Jenkins.
1 cassette.
North Dakota, 1926. Twelve-year-old orphan Tree Smith is
chosen by dour Mr. Gunderson to work on his prairie farm for
a year to see if Tree is adoptable. But when his wild
younger brother Acorn shows up on the ranch, Tree's security
is threatened. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 50862.
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The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1.
RC 50907.
by Lemony Snicket.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
The Baudelaire siblings--Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve;
and Sunny, a teething toddler--are charming and clever, but
"magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned,
denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of
age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf.
For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1999.
RC 50907.
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The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2.
RC 50908.
by Lemony Snicket.
read by Laura Giannarelli.
1 cassette.
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the
dastardly Count Olaf in _The Bad Beginning (RC 50907)_, the
Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly
herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then
Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7.
Bestseller 1999.
RC 50908.
##
The Bungalow Mystery.
RC 50916.
by Carolyn Keene.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Nancy Drew has a terrifying experience in a deserted
bungalow, while trying to help a friend in trouble. For
grades 3-6. 1930.
RC 50916.
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Mary Poppins Opens the Door.
RC 50919.
by P.L. Travers.
read by Anne Flosnik.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918)_ Jane
and Michael light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of
producing a starburst in the sky, the flare's single spark
turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children
on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943.
RC 50919.
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Mary Poppins in the Park.
RC 50920.
by P.L. Travers.
read by Anne Flosnik.
1 cassette.
This sequel to _Mary Poppins Opens the Door (RC 50919)_
contains additional adventures of the amazing English nanny
and her charges that "should be understood to have happened
during any of the three visits of Mary Poppins to the Banks
family." For grades 4-7. 1952.
RC 50920.
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Dragon War.
RC 51040.
by Laurence Yep.
read by Madelyn Buzzard.
2 cassettes.
The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war
against the evil Boneless King in order to rescue their
friend Thorn and restore the dragons' underwater home.
Sequel to _Dragon Cauldron (RC 39669)_. For grades 5-8.
1992.
RC 51040.
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Four Fantastic Novels.
RC 51075.
by Daniel Pinkwater.
read by Gregory Gorton.
3 cassettes.
Four complete stories, originally published separately.
_Borgel_ is a 111-year-old time-traveling uncle who moves in
with unsuspecting relatives. Other unusual characters appear
in _Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario_, _The Worms
of Kukumlima_, and _The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg
Horror_. For grades 4-7. 1992.
RC 51075.
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Black Hearts in Battersea.
RC 51119.
by Joan Aiken.
read by Tom Martin.
2 cassettes.
While on his way to meet a friend at an art school in
London, Simon of _The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (RC 30653)_
meets instead dukes, scoundrels, and wolves. With the help
of his friend, Sophie, and the newly met waif Dido, Simon
withstands some perilous encounters. For grades 5-8. 1964.
RC 51119.
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Ties That Bind, Ties That Break.
RC 51160.
by Lensey Namioka.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
Ailin's life takes a turn when she defies Chinese tradition
by refusing to have her feet bound. When Ailin is forced to
leave school upon the death of her progressive father, she
shocks her family by migrating to San Francisco with
American missionaries. For grades 6-9. 1999.
RC 51160.
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Sunwing.
RC 51163.
by Kenneth Oppel.
read by Kristin Allison.
2 cassettes.
The young Silverwing bat Shade and his friend, Marina, share
many adventures in their search for Shade's father,
including an unfortunate encounter with war-making humans.
They also struggle to prevent the evil cannibal bat Goth
from wiping out the sun. Sequel to _Silverwing (RC 46163)_.
For grades 3-6. 2000.
RC 51163.
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Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition.
RC 51170.
by Joseph Bruchac.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to open the
American Northwest (1804-1806) is told through the
alternating narratives of Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian
interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and expedition captain
William Clark. Includes excerpts from Clark's actual
journals. For grades 6-9. 2000.
RC 51170.
##
Over the Wall.
RC 51232.
by John H. Ritter.
read by John Polk.
2 cassettes.
Thirteen-year-old Tyler escapes his gloomy family to spend
the summer with relatives in New York City, where he
practices for an all-star baseball team. But Tyler's
uncontrollable temper holds him back until the coach, a
Vietnam vet, starts the boy thinking about violence, war,
and tragedy--including his family's. For grades 6-9. 2000.
RC 51232.
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The Girls' Revenge.
RC 51236.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Boys against Girls (RC 39680)_ Caroline
Malloy has a plan to further irk the annoying Hatford
brothers. She will give Wally Hatford something disgusting
wrapped as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, she has to be nice
to him so he won't suspect anything. For grades 3-6. 1998.
RC 51236.
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Joey Pigza Loses Control.
RC 51237.
by Jack Gantos.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (RC 48254)_
Joey is spending the summer with his long-absent alcoholic
dad, who convinces Joey to stop wearing his medication
patches. Soon wired again, Joey clashes with his dad's own
out-of-control personality. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 51237.
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A Traitor among the Boys.
RC 51328.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _The Girls' Revenge (RC 51236)_ the
Hatford brothers are instructed to treat the Malloy girls
"like sisters," but the boys' definition differs greatly
from their mother's. Meanwhile, the youngest Hatford is
leaking information to the enemy. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 51328.
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A Spy among the Girls.
RC 51329.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
read by John Polk.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _A Traitor among the Boys (RC 51328)_ Beth
Malloy's crush on Josh Hatford first disgusts her sister
Caroline, but then inspires her. To prepare for her acting
career Caroline should experience love--and she picks Wally
Hatford as her target. For grades 3-6. 2000.
RC 51329.
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Annabel the Actress Starring in _Just a Little Extra_.
RC 51347.
by Ellen Conford.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette.
When Annabel learns that a movie is being made in her town,
she is determined to be in it. Although she is only an extra
in a crowd scene, Annabel makes the most of it. Beginning
chapter book. Sequel to _Annabel the Actress Starring in
"Gorilla My Dreams" (RC 50048)_. For grades 2-4. 2000.
RC 51347.
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Paddington Treasury.
RC 51361.
by Michael Bond.
read by Erik Sandvold.
3 cassettes.
Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his
fortieth year in America. Tales recount the adventures and
misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from darkest Peru,
who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the
Paddington Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and
older readers. 1999.
RC 51361.
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Midnight's Choice.
RC 51401.
by Kate Thompson.
read by Ann Hodapp.
1 cassette.
In this sequel to _Switchers (RC 47997)_ Tess, who has the
ability to change into animal forms, must choose between
good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "switch"
into a phoenix like Kevin or into a vampire like Martin,
because at fifteen her decision becomes final. For grades 5-
8. 1999.
RC 51401.
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The Hardy Boys Casefiles.
RC 51408.
by Franklin W. Dixon.
read by Brian Conn.
2 cassettes.
Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank
Hardy, entitled _Beyond the Law_, _Spiked!_, and _Open
Season_. The boys investigate crooked cops, compete in a
deadly volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive a
cross-country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992.
RC 51408.
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The Borrowers.
RC 51409.
by Mary Norton.
read by Kerry Cundiff.
1 cassette (Reissue).
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who
live beneath the floors of an old country house, borrowing
what they need from humans. When Arrietty encounters a human
boy, the endangered Borrowers must relocate. Prequel to _The
Borrowers Afield (RC 42266)_.  For grades 3-6. 1952.
RC 51409.
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Tucket's Home.
RC 51419.
by Gary Paulsen.
read by Gary Tipton.
1 cassette.
Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure
of gold and silver found in _Tucket's Gold (RC 49864)_ as
they survive a series of hair-raising adventures while
heading west. Francis never doubts that he will find his
family again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000.
RC 51419.
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Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell.
RC 51613.
by Claudia Mills.
read by Rick Foucheux.
1 cassette.
Gus despairs of coming up with something to take for his
second-grade class's show-and-tell that's as interesting and
impressive as the things classmate Ryan Mason brings in.
Then, while visiting Grandpa, Gus is struck with a great
idea. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000.
RC 51613.
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The Secret of Red Gate Farm.
RC 51719.
by Carolyn Keene.
read by Kristin Allison.
1 cassette (Reissue).
A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume,
a girl who faints on a train, and a crude stranger on the
same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery that involves her
with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931.
RC 51719.
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The Hockey Sweater.
RC 51882.
by Roch Carrier.
read by Robert Blumenfeld.
1 cassette.
Like all the boys in a small Quebec town, Roch wears his
ice-hockey hero's Montreal Canadiens sweater, number nine,
until he outgrows it. He is horrified when his mother
insists he wear the new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater sent in
a mail order mix-up. For grades 3-6. 1979.
RC 51882.
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_Foreign Language Books_
The following cassette titles are available in the languages
designated.
_Spanish_
Santa Evita.
RC 50712.
por Toms Eloy Martnez.
ledo por Mara Pino.
3 cassettes.
Ya moribunda, Evita Pern, le pide a su esposo que no deja
que la olvidaran.  As, con su muerte, Evita cobre una forma
mtica y santificada, y el cuerpo de ella se transforma en
un afiebrado smbolo de la nacin argentina que la llevar a
una post-vida estupenda e increble. (On her deathbed Eva
Pern asks to be remembered by her husband, Juan Pern, and
by the Argentine people. As a result, Evita becomes a
national obsession, firing the imagination of Argentinians
and making her a much greater and more saintly figure in
death than in life.) 1995.
RC 50712.
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Veronika Decide Morir.
RC 50977.
por Paulo Coelho.
ledo por Mara Pino.
2 cassettes.
Veronika es una joven como cualquiera.  Es guapa, cuenta con
un buen trabajo, y no le faltan pretendientes.  Su vida
transcurre sin grandes sobresaltos.  Sin embargo, Veronika
es desesperadamente infeliz.  Por eso, en la maana del 11
de noviembre 1997, Veronika decide morir. (Veronika is a
young woman like any other. She is pretty, has a good job,
and attracts her share of suitors. She has experienced no
great upheavals in her life. However, Veronika is
desperately unhappy. Therefore, on the morning of November
11, 1997, she decides to die.) 2000.
RC 50977.
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Papeles de Pandora.
RC 50978.
por Rosario Ferr.
ledo por Juan Ramrez.
2 cassettes.
La autora puertorriquea presenta veinticuatro cuentos y
poemas fantsticos de corte psicolgico.  Con estas obras
Ferr introduce temas tales como la venganza en "La Mueca
Menor," los celos en "El Cuento Envenenado"  y el amor ms
all de la muerte en "Cuando las Mujeres Quieren a los
Hombres." [Twenty-four psychological and fantastic short
stories and poems by the Puerto Rican author, dealing with
such themes as revenge, jealousy, and love beyond the grave.
Includes "La Mueca Menor" ("The Smallest Doll"), "Cuando
las Mujeres Quieren a los Hombres" ("When Women Love Men"),
and "El Cuento Envenenado" ("The Poisoned Story")]. 2000.
RC 50978.
##
Por Estas Calles Bravas.
RC 50979.
por Piri Toms.
ledo por Juan Ramrez.
3 cassettes.
El autor recuenta la historia de su vida como adolescente
puertorriqueo en Harlem hispano.  La probreza le conduce
hacia las drogas, las pandillas juveniles, y una srie de
actividades criminales, por los cuales es encarcelado en
Sing Sing.  Fue desde ah que empez su vida de
rehabilitacin.  Violencia y lenguaje injurioso. (The author
recounts his life as a Puerto Rican growing up in Spanish
Harlem. Forced by poverty into drugs, street gangs, and
crime, he ends up in Sing Sing prison where he finally
begins to put his life in order. Violence and strong
language.) 1998.
RC 50979.
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Dejados Atrs: Una Novela de los Postreros Das de la
Tierra.
RC 50980.
por Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
ledo por Juan Ramrez.
3 cassettes.
Capitn de aviones Raimundo Steele gua su avin por el
Atlntico, cuando Patty Durn, la jefa de azafatas del
vuelo, le comunica la extraa noticia que la mitad de los
pasajeros han desaparecido.  Pronto averigua que han
desaparecido millones de personas por todo el mundo.
Raimundo, un sacerdote y otras personas se reunen para
integrar el Comando Tribulacin, y as empieza la lucha
contra el Anticristo. (As Captain Steele pilots a plane
across the Atlantic, his senior flight attendant gives him
the shocking news that half the passengers have disappeared.
Before long, he learns that people are missing all over the
world. Steele, his priest, and several others form the
Tribulation Force to fight the Antichrist.) 1997.
RC 50980.
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Bendceme, Ultima.
RC 50981.
por Rudolfo Anaya.
ledo por Juan Ramrez.
3 cassettes.
Ultima, una anciana curandera, viene a quedarse con la
familia de Antonio, en un pueblecito de Nuevo Mxico. Ultima
cura y proteja con hierbas y magia, y le ensea a Antonio
los secretos del  legado pagano que forma parte de la
cultura hispana del suroeste.  Contiene lenguaje injurioso y
descripciones de violencia.  (Ultima, an old herb woman,
comes to live with Antonio's family in a small New Mexico
town. From her he learns about healing and protecting with
herbs and magic, and about the pagan legacy that is so bound
up with the Hispanic culture of the Southwest. Violence and
strong language.) 1992.
RC 50981.
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Bienvenidos a la Casa de la Muerte.
RC 50982.
por R.L. Stine.
ledo por Mara Pino.
1 cassette.
A Amanda, una muchacha de doce aos, a su hermano, Josh, de
once aos, y an a Petey su perro no les gusta la nueva casa
adonde acaban de mudar.  Es vieja y grandote, y se sita en
el extrao pueblo de Dark Falls.  La padre de ellos hered
la casa de un to de quien ya no se acuerda, pero intenta
instalar la familia all, dejar su trabajo aburrido y
perseguir una nueva carrera como escritor.  No saben que los
habitantes del pueblo son muertos vivos que traen la nueva
familia a "La Casa de la Muerte" para alimentarse de la
sangre de ellos.  Para grados 4 a 7 y lectores mayores.
(Amanda and Josh hate the house their dad inherited, but a
free house means Dad can concentrate on his writing career.
What they don't realize is that their new town is peopled
with the living dead and that their family is slated to
provide fresh blood. For grades 4-7 and older readers.)
1995.
RC 50982.
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Talking Book Magazines
Cassette
For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your
cooperating library.
American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Apptit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating
     libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and
     Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
     Geographic World, monthly)
Diabetes Forecast (monthly)
Discover (monthly)
Ebony (monthly)
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)
Foreign Affairs (6 issues)
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, Mayo Clinic Health
     Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Journal Franais (French; monthly)
Magazine of the Month (monthly)
Money (monthly plus special issues)
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
The Nation (47 issues)
National Geographic (monthly)
National Geographic World (for children and teens, on
     one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel (6
     issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (monthly)
People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)
QST (monthly)
Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)
Selecciones del Reader's Digest (Spanish; monthly)
Slections du Reader's Digest (French; monthly)
Smart Computing (monthly)
Sound & Vision (10 issues)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)
Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)
Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)
Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections
     from NLS News irregularly)
Teen People (10 issues)
Travel Holiday (10 issues)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)