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Talking Book Topics
July-August 2006
Volume 72, Number 4

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped

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

Library of Congress, Washington 2006

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 60-46157
ISSN 0039-9183


Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Books for Children

     Cassettes--Nonfiction
     Cassettes--Fiction

Foreign Language Books

     Spanish

Talking Book Magazines
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Flash, April 2006, volume 2, issue 5
NLS defines its needs for a digital asset management system
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 
(NLS) is committed to ensuring that its digital talking-book (DTB) 
collection is easily accessible. Organization is a key in facilitating 
usability. During the next year, NLS will focus on developing a Digital 
Asset Management System (DAMS) to arrange and store its digital titles. 
NLS is currently defining the system's requirements, which will guide 
the selection of a contractor to build the system.
	
Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director, perceives that "the Digital Asset 
Management System is a major piece of the digital project. In order to 
manage the digital collection with the same efficiency as the cassette 
collection, we are taking advantage of new technology that will support 
digital management." 
	
DAMS consists of multiple functions that operate together to form a 
system. It is essentially advanced software that electronically manages 
large volumes of information or data like the digital talking-book 
collection for maximum efficiency and ease of handling. DAMS will also 
engage in various functions central to sustaining a digital collection. 
NLS automation officer Michael Martys, DAMS project manager, is 
currently working on defining requirements. 

How it will work
DAMS will serve many needs. In addition to managing the collection's 
content, the system must also facilitate collection accessibility and 
some aspects of DTB production. 
	
"DAMS is a complex system with a simple goal-to make DTBs easily 
accessible to NLS patrons and librarians," says Martys. "All of its 
various functions ultimately work together to achieve that end."
	
DAMS will support online access to the collection, estimated to be in 
excess of about 20,000 titles. When patrons submit a title download 
request, the software will communicate with other NLS computer 
information systems to fill that order.
	
Another important DAMS task will be to archive the digital collection. 
The archive will include both a playable version of the DTB and the 
master recordings. Efficient archiving provides organized, secure, and 
centralized storage. 
	
According to Martys, some of the project's top challenges have been 
finding a storage mode that could accommodate NLS's sizable collection 
as well as afford users immediate access to the collection. It's a tall 
order, but DAMS will be customized in an effort to meet those needs.
	
It will also serve the communication and production needs of a 
duplication-on-demand (DOD) system, in which titles are duplicated by 
request at special centers. The program will collect special orders 
from network libraries and forward them to DOD centers for fulfillment. 
The DOD centers will then download the requested titles from the DAMS 
and duplicate copies onto flash-memory cartridges for the libraries. 
	
DAMS will also provide NLS personnel with statistics and data on its 
internal operations. NLS will use this information to monitor and 
maintain the system and ensure that it runs smoothly. 

Next steps
DAMS will be a focal point in the NLS digital project over the next two 
years. Once Martys and his team finish defining the system's 
requirements, they will begin the important work of finding the right 
contractor to do the job. That search will continue through the end of 
the year. In early 2007, focus will shift to installing DAMS.

Pilot project to test DAMS functions
Recently NLS began a research and development project to create 
software that will emulate some of the functions of the Digital Asset 
Management System (DAMS).  The project will test fundamental concepts 
involved in the development of DAMS.  Facilitating title download, 
production, distribution, and archiving are among DAMS functions that 
will be tested.

Loading NLS's digital collection, stored on an estimated 160,000 CDs, 
onto a computer is one of the greatest challenges automation officer 
Michael Martys and his team face.  "If we stacked these CDs one on top 
of the other, the pile would tower nearly three hundred feet over the 
Washington Monument," said Martys.  NLS engineers are considering the 
possibility of using robots to help in this process.  

Once the titles are loaded and checked by a specially designed computer 
program, they are encoded with AMR-WB+, a software tool that can 
compress files to one-thirtieth of their original size with virtually 
no perceptible loss of sound quality. After the files are loaded and 
encoded, the system applies copyright protection and converts the files 
into ZIP format for easy download from the Web.  


Flash, May 2006, volume 2, issue 6
NLS conference highlights key features of digital talking-book player 
Curl up with a good book, drift off to sleep worry-free-the National 
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library 
of Congress, has you covered. Sleep mode-a new feature available on the 
digital talking-book machine (DTBM)-will enable patrons to set a timer 
that automatically turns off the player after a specified period. This 
feature is one of many innovative improvements to the player that were 
discussed at an NLS conference in Portland, Maine, earlier this month. 

"As we approach 2008, the player is drawing nearer to its final form 
and it's important that we update patrons and librarians on the 
progress of its design," says Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "The 
conference offered a great opportunity to discuss key features of the 
player and collect librarian feedback. We're very pleased by the 
machine's positive reception."

Several player issues were discussed, including usability, portability, 
and durability. Users can look forward to a machine designed to meet 
their needs in all those areas. But can a player this versatile still 
be user-friendly? NLS wouldn't have it any other way. 

"Our goal in designing the new players-and in conducting usability 
tests-has been not only to enhance the machine's performance but also 
to determine which features can best simplify its use," says Michael 
Moodie, NLS deputy director. "Without question, our patrons' input has 
been absolutely essential to this process." 

A machine that does more than play books 
The digital talking-book system affords numerous advantages to users. 
Chief among these are enhanced audio quality and navigation features. 
Users will experience crisper, clearer sound when reading their 
favorite books. 

The easy-to-use players offer various navigation features to meet 
different user requirements and reading styles. Thanks to the automatic 
bookmark function, patrons need not be concerned with losing their 
place when they stop reading. The bookmark remembers where users left 
off in the book even if the machine is turned off. Not even removing 
the flash cartridge from the player will disrupt this function. 

Instructions and audio prompts, available in English or Spanish, are 
embedded in all machines. The network librarian will select the correct 
language before sending the players to the users. Users can access 
instructions any time they need assistance. Machine buttons are very 
easy to press and will identify themselves and their functions when 
patrons enable the key-identifier function.

Each time users turn on the power or load new cartridges, the player 
will announce the book's title. Patrons can also check the machine to 
determine approximately how much of the book they've read and how much 
remains. Should readers wish to skip ahead or review what they've read, 
they can fast-forward or rewind through text quickly. The player 
announces these actions when they occur. In addition, advanced readers 
can move instantly from chapter to chapter. 

To facilitate usability, cartridge labels will include key information 
in braille and very large print. Users will also say goodbye to lugging 
around numerous cassettes containing their reading materials.  Almost 
any title in the NLS collection will fit on a single flash cartridge. 

The player's new look will also accommodate readers who are on the go. 
The streamlined dark charcoal gray machine is smaller and lighter-one-
third the size and less than half the weight of the current player-and 
includes a built-in handle designed to be easily grasped. This 
portability will make enjoying books in different locations more 
convenient.

Players will also operate on rechargeable batteries that support 
fifteen hours of play time. The machine will verbally warn readers to 
charge the batteries when they are low to avoid an unexpected loss of 
power. Patrons can also check the device at any time to determine how 
much battery time remains.

Serving a diverse audience
Refinements to the digital talking-book machine are guided by an 
understanding of patrons' diverse preferences. "The improved design and 
features," notes Moodie, "will enable DTBMs to better respond to the 
needs of all patrons and greatly enhance their reading pleasure." 

Furthermore, patrons can read as quickly or slowly as they wish by 
adjusting the machine's speed control. Narration pitch will not change 
regardless of speed selected. 

Color-coding makes the new players more user-friendly to those with low 
vision. High-contrast color will be applied to frequently used 
controls, such as volume, play, stop, rewind, and fast-forward, and to 
a standard-sized stereo headphone jack. Tactile markings and braille 
labels will also make buttons easily distinguishable.
Color-coding extends to flash cartridges, which are white to contrast 
with the charcoal gray machines. The cartridges will be slightly 
smaller than cassettes and easy to load into the player. 

NLS additionally requires that the new players be compatible with 
remote control devices so that physically handicapped users may read 
with more ease.  Devices to make remote control possible can be 
attached through a special USB port. 

Built to last
Patrons wouldn't benefit much if the new players required frequent 
repairs. Durability is therefore an absolute must. Built to survive ten 
years of daily use without repair, the players will not disappoint. 
Sealed controls prevent liquids from entering, making players spill-
resistant.  The dark materials and smooth construction of the players 
provide the added benefit of not easily trapping or showing dirt. 

Machines will even withstand a three-foot drop on all sides and edges 
onto a concrete floor-not to be tried at home. Durability extends to 
the flash cartridges, which also resist breaking and survive 
temperature extremes they're subjected to when delivered by mail in hot 
and cold climates. 

Digital Talking Book (DTB) Milestones Completed
-Defined and prioritized DTB features
-Coordinated development and publication of Specifications for the 
Digital Talking 
    Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86)
-Simulated a DTB player using personal computer
-Developed a computer-based, life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) model for 
the NLS system 
   and for candidate digital systems
-Developed computer software for DTB production and presentation

-Developed software to test conformance of players and DTBs with the 
ANSI/NISO 
    standard
-User survey
-Player transition
-Distribution medium study
-Player and medium design contract awarded
-Distribution system design contract awarded
-Distribution system design contract Phase I completed

Start 1/12/04 Finish 10/1/08
The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, are shown with 
start dates in parentheses.
-Web-Magazine pilot (1/12/04)
-Digital data management system development (11/1/04)
-Player and flash cartridge development (3/1/05)
-Distribution system design and transition planning Phase II (9/19/05)
-Design DTB containers and labels (6/1/05)
-Web-Book pilot (6/1/05)
-Prepare DTBs for distribution (10/1/05)
-Distribution system implementation (10/1/06)
-Flash cartridge production (3/1/07)
-Flash cartridge duplication (5/1/07)
-Manufacture initial lot of DTB containers and labels (8/1/07)
Full player production (9/1/07)

For information on the NLS digital project contact:
Jean M. Moss
Digital Projects Coordinator
jemo@loc.gov
Fax: (202) 707-1690

To view the Strategic Business Plan on the Web visit:
www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2003.html

To view the Flash newsletters on the Web visit:
www.loc.gov/nls/newsletters/flash/archive.html


Newsstand
The following announcement may be of interest to readers. The National 
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the 
right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items 
mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing 
does not imply endorsement.

InfoEyes online reference service
Network librarians are now available online to answer reference 
questions. InfoEyes is a cooperative project in which NLS network 
librarians from eight states-Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, 
Minnesota, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington-work together 
to respond to patrons' questions over the Internet. InfoEyes assists a 
diverse population, including students, teachers, parents who are 
helping children with homework, and curious general readers.

Any eligible patron with a computer and an Internet connection can 
visit the InfoEyes web site at www.InfoEyes.org. Upon accessing the 
site, visitors may ask a question by e-mail or set up a time to chat 
live with a reference librarian. To e-mail a question, select that link 
on the web page, enter your e-mail address and question, and click the 
"Ask" button. An InfoEyes librarian will respond to your question.  

To chat live with a librarian, you must have a computer with a sound 
card, microphone, speakers, and the free, special voice-chat software. 
You can also communicate with a librarian via text-chat. After 
selecting the live option, you will be able to schedule a time to meet 
with a librarian one-on-one in an online chat room. Once you are in the 
chat room, the librarian will discuss your question, help you find 
sources, and even browse web pages with you.

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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."

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Cassettes Nonfiction

Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress
RC 58851
by Olympia Dukakis
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
Academy Award-winning actress, director, and producer looks back on her 
life and decades-long career. Dukakis, a first generation Greek 
American born in 1931, discusses balancing two cultures and defying 
ethnic and gender bias to succeed, most notably in her breakout role in 
Moonstruck, for which she won an Oscar in 1988. 2003.
RC 58851
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The Life and Times of Mexico
RC 59103
by Earl Shorris
read by Peter Gil
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Author of Latinos (RC 37272) provides a history of Mexico from the 
Aztecs to the "telenovelas." Using the Mexican concepts of head 
(Tonalli), heart (Teyolia), and liver (Ihiyotl), separate sections 
examine history and philosophy; art, literature, and family; and 
education, politics, economics, and survival. 2004.
RC 59103
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The Elephants of Style: A Trunkload of Tips on the Big Issues and Gray 
Areas of Contemporary American English
RC 59150
by Bill Walsh
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Washington Post national news copy chief presents a guide to major 
elements of writing style that cause disagreement in the educational 
community. Covers the basics of grammar and usage including spelling, 
capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, 
plurals, possessives, and more. For senior high and older readers. 
2004.
RC 59150
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Red Sky at Morning: America and the Crisis of the Global Environment
RC 59168
by James Gustave Speth
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Study by professor and environmental policy advisor to presidents 
Carter and Clinton contends that international treaties and 
negotiations have proved unsuccessful in protecting the global 
environment. Offers eight steps to counter U.S. leadership failures and 
combat such ecological threats as climate change and deforestation. 
2004.
RC 59168
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Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite: Twenty-one Timeless Skills 
Every Child Should Know (and Any Parent Can Teach!)
RC 59169
by Jeffrey Lee
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Family doctor offers step-by-step instructions for teaching children 
various skills. He advises parents to think like beginners and to know 
their children and what they are ready to do. Includes lessons for 
riding a bike, baking bread, eating with chopsticks, spinning a yo-yo, 
and juggling. 2004.
RC 59169
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Strangely like War: The Global Assault on Forests; a Politics of the 
Living Book
RC 59441
by Derrick Jensen and George Draffan
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Conservation activists address the ecological crisis posed by large-
scale, worldwide deforestation. The authors expose various governments' 
roles in abetting corporate irresponsibility, debunk myths perpetuated 
by the timber industries, link the practice to globalization, and 
speculate on the future. Also includes a list of resources for getting 
involved. 2003. 
RC 59441
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The Cyanide Canary
RC 59498
by Joseph Hilldorfer and Robert Dugoni
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Account of a healthy twenty-year-old's experience of near death and 
severe brain damage after being forced to clean a storage tank 
containing cyanide. Describes the circumstances surrounding the 
incident and recounts environmental crime specialist Hilldorfer's 
investigation of the case. Also reports on the subsequent EPA efforts 
to enforce industrial pollution laws. 2004.
RC 59498
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What Keeps Me Standing: A Black Grandmother's Guide to Peace, Hope, and 
Inspiration
RC 59539
by Dennis Kimbro
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Collection of letters, poems, and prayers of African American 
matriarchs, compiled by a motivational speaker whose topical 
observations begin each chapter. Writing for future generations, the 
diverse women share their thoughts on faith, family, education, and 
overcoming adversity. 2003.
RC 59539
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Tomorrow's God: Our Greatest Spiritual Challenge
RC 59546
by Neale Donald Walsch
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
As in his other "With God" books, Walsch presents material in the form 
of a conversation with God. Topics include a new concept of the deity, 
humanity's not-too-distant future, and the author's belief in each 
individual's capacity to change the course of history by creating a 
"new world." 2004.
RC 59546
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Go It Alone! The Secret to Building a Successful Business on Your Own
RC 59638
by Bruce Judson
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
Expert in marketing and entrepreneurship offers advice on launching a 
business without substantial capital or employees but with "energy, 
determination, and discipline." Drawing on his own companies' success, 
Judson debunks start-up myths. Also discusses conceptualizing, limiting 
risk, avoiding failures, and surviving in the competitive business 
market. 2004.
RC 59638
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Wedding Chic: The Savvy Bride's Guide to Getting More while Spending 
Less
RC 59643
by Nina Willdorf
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Practical information on planning a classy wedding without 
overspending. Includes advice on saving money on dresses, receptions, 
flowers, entertainment, photographers, honeymoons, and more. 2004.
RC 59643
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Sara and Eleanor: The Story of Sara Delano Roosevelt and Her Daughter-
in-Law, Eleanor Roosevelt
RC 59652
by Jan Pottker
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Chronicles the life of Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of President 
Franklin Roosevelt, and her relationship with Franklin's wife, Eleanor. 
Portrays Sara as one of America's beloved women from the 1920s to the 
1940s, who guided her son with Victorian values, supported the family 
financially, and raised the grandchildren. 2004.
RC 59652
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A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America
RC 59682
by Stacy Schiff
read by Susan Denaker
4 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer reconstructs Benjamin Franklin's 
seven-year sojourn in France. Chronicles the political and social 
intrigues of eighteenth-century Paris. Claims Franklin's negotiated 
French-American alliance led ultimately to the colonies' independence 
from Britain and a bond with France that lasted two centuries. 2005.
RC 59682
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The Stories of English
RC 59720
by David Crystal
read by Phyllis Fabara
6 cassettes
Linguistics professor traces the diverse forces that have shaped the 
English language. Presents a chronology of its development from Old and 
Middle English to the modern language in its many variants. Interweaves 
accounts of dialects, creoles, and vernaculars used in speech and 
writing around the world. 2004.
RC 59720
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The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery
RC 59721
edited by Linda Garland Page and Eliot Wigginton
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
More than five hundred Appalachian recipes for beverages, game, 
vegetables including hominy and poke, breads, and desserts. Describes 
mountain food as unpretentious, solid, and filling. Considers meal 
preparation as a friendship-cementing event rather than a chore. 
Includes tips on fireplace and woodstove cooking and feeding crowds. 
1984.
RC 59721
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No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting
RC 59722
by Anne L. Macdonald
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Historian and lifelong knitter presents a history of knitting in 
America from colonial times to the 1980s. Using magazine articles, 
knitting brochures, and responses from knitters around the country, 
Macdonald shows how needlework as a necessity, or for pleasure, shaped 
the lives of women throughout the years. 1988.
RC 59722
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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals, Easy as 1-2-3
RC 59730
by Betty Crocker
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
One hundred forty recipes from Betty Crocker and the International 
Diabetes Center, with medical and nutritional information from an 
endocrinologist and two registered dietitians. Includes recipes for 
meals and snack time and a week of suggested menus. 2003.
RC 59730
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Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention 
Deficit Disorder
RC 59735
by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Physicians and authors of Driven to Distraction (RC 43288) continue 
their study of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and suggest ways of 
managing it. Discusses diagnosis, medication, nutrition, and other 
therapies. Includes testimonies by patients and the authors, who have 
ADD themselves. 2005.
RC 59735
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And if I Perish: Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II
RC 59736
by Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee
read by Jill Fox
4 cassettes
Based on interviews, two Vietnam-era military nurses document the 
contributions of their counterparts in the World War II African and 
European theaters. Provides background information on the battles and 
graphically describes the primitive conditions under which the women 
worked. Violence. 2003.
RC 59736
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Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified
RC 59742
by Richard Wolfson
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Physicist explains for nonscientists the underlying principles of 
Einstein's theory of relativity. Explores the history of ideas that 
culminated in Einstein's vision of a four-dimensional universe of 
relativistic space-time. The author anticipates frequently asked 
questions by discussing time travel, curved space, black holes, and new 
meanings for past and future. 2003.
RC 59742
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Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions
RC 59743
by Fernando Divina and Marlene Divina
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Introduces culinary practices of the Western Hemisphere, from 
indigenous customs to the use of local ingredients. Provides recipes 
for preparing exotic dishes with modern cooking techniques. Includes 
appetizers, relishes, soups, wild game, fish/seafood, breads, desserts, 
and beverages. 2004.
RC 59743
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Armageddon: The Battle for Germany, 1944-1945
RC 59750
by Max Hastings
read by Dan Willems
5 cassettes
Military historian details the collapse of the Third Reich from the 
perspectives of the western Allies, the Soviets, and the Germans. Uses 
Russian archival material and interviews with veterans to explain 
strategic blunders on all sides and document atrocities committed 
against both soldiers and civilians. Violence. 2004.
RC 59750
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A Question of Loyalty: Gen. Billy Mitchell and the Court-Martial That 
Gripped the Nation
RC 59755
by Douglas Waller
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Reconstructs the 1925 insubordination trial of World War I brigadier 
general Billy Mitchell, the "intellectual father" of the Air Force. 
Describes the aviation hero both as a brilliant and innovative officer 
and also as an egotistic opportunist whose public condemnation of his 
superiors led to his downfall. 2004.
RC 59755
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The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time: Wit and Wisdom 
from the Popular "On Language" Column in the New York Times Magazine
RC 59758
by William Safire
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Grammatical musings by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, wordsmith, 
and author of Watching My Language (RC 45911). Safire expounds on the 
origins and meanings of contemporary phrases and linguistic trends 
pulled from politics, current events, science and technology, 
entertainment, and daily life. Arranged alphabetically. Also includes 
readers' responses to his columns. 2004.
RC 59758
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Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial Freedom 
at Any Age: The Finish Rich Series
RC 59768
by David Bach
read by Erik Synnestvedt
3 cassettes
The author of The Automatic Millionaire (RC 57712) and Smart Women 
Finish Rich (RC 58949) advises people who have neglected to manage 
money. Outlines saving, cutting credit card debt, budgeting, creating a 
self-directed retirement account, investing in the stock market, owning 
a home, getting a raise, and more. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59768
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Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of 
the Globe
RC 59786
by Laurence Bergreen
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Chronicles the epic sixteenth-century voyage of Portuguese explorer 
Ferdinand Magellan, who sailed from Spain to find a route to the Spice 
Islands and a passageway through the Americas. Details hardships and 
adventures during the three-year odyssey, which Magellan himself did 
not survive. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003.
RC 59786
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The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith
RC 59787
by Marcus J. Borg
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Historian and professor of religion examines Christianity in the 
twenty-first century. Contrasts an emerging paradigm produced by 
Christianity's encounter with the modern world that allows 
transformation and salvation in the here and now with an earlier 
paradigm that demands belief for the sake of salvation later. 2003.
RC 59787
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Winning the Future: A Twenty-first Century Contract with America
RC 59797
by Newt Gingrich
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1994-1998) 
outlines challenges to the United States ten years after his original 
Contract with America. Suggests ways to guard the country against 
terrorism and reform domestic programs like Social Security, the 
courts, Medicare, and others. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59797
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Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack
RC 59805
by Bob Arnot
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Physician makes recommendations for preventing heart attacks. Explains 
warning signs, risk factors, diagnostic tests, medications, and 
lifestyle changes necessary to avoid sudden death. 2005.
RC 59805
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Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver
RC 59807
by Scott Stossel
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes
Biography covering Shriver's World War II navy service and 1960s 
leadership of the Peace Corps, War on Poverty, and other programs. 
Details his cofounding of the Special Olympics with his wife, the 
former Eunice Kennedy, appointment as ambassador to France, and 
political career. Foreword by Bill Moyers. Some violence and some 
strong language. 2004.
RC 59807
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Cuba: A New History
RC 59813
by Richard Gott
read by Mark Ashby
4 cassettes
British journalist provides a European perspective on the history of 
the Caribbean island nation of Cuba from its pre-Columbian origins to 
the early twenty-first century. Discusses Spanish occupation, 
independence, the early Cuban republic, and the rise and rule of Fidel 
Castro, emphasizing Cuba's revolutionary past and racial divisions. 
2004.
RC 59813
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Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories about Life, Death, and 
Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One
RC 59815
by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
read by Mary Beth Wise
2 cassettes
Accounts of people who have lost a loved one. Each story details the 
particular death and explains how the author dealt with grief and found 
the courage to go on. Sections include "Final Gifts," "Coping and 
Healing," "Special Moments," and "Living Again." 2003.
RC 59815
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Nasser: The Last Arab
RC 59827
by Sad K. Aburish
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Freelance journalist's portrait of Egyptian president Gamal Abdel 
Nasser (1918-1970). Asserts that Nasser's multiple failures, including 
not recon-ciling his pro-Western inclinations with the people's needs, 
not devel-oping durable political organizations, and not reining in the 
House of Saud, led to the collapse of his dream of pan-Arab unity. 
2004.
RC 59827
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Green River, Running Red: The Real Story of the Green River Killer-
America's Deadliest Serial Murderer
RC 59828
by Ann Rule
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Crime journalist analyzes the twenty-two-year search for a serial 
killer who terrorized the Seattle area and murdered more than fifty 
prostitutes. Traces the victims' lives while assessing the police 
investigation that led to Gary Ridgway's confession in 2003. Some 
descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004.
RC 59828
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Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal 
Behavior
RC 59860
by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
read by Constance Crawford
3 cassettes
Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures (RC 43272), theorizes that 
autistic individuals experience the world as animals do-through direct 
sensory perception rather than abstract thinking. Grandin, herself 
autistic, and Johnson combine insights about autistic people with 
animal facts and anecdotes to reinterpret the capabilities and 
strengths of both groups. Bestseller. 2005. 
RC 59860
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The United States of Europe: The New Superpower and the End of American 
Supremacy
RC 59899
by T.R. Reid
read by Todd Scofield
3 cassettes
Washington Post reporter and National Public Radio commentator posits 
that the twenty-five nations (each briefly described) comprising the 
European Union will surpass the United States as the leading world 
power in the twenty-first century. Reid explores international 
economics, Europe's welfare society, and American preoccupation with 
military power. 2004.
RC 59899
##

Brave New World Revisited
RC 59911
by Aldous Huxley
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
Series of essays in which the author examines various threats to human 
freedom predicted in his 1930s satirical novel Brave New World (RC 
47108). Discusses overpopulation, government propaganda, brainwashing, 
chemically induced as well as subconsciously suggested persuasion, and 
education, along with possible countermeasures. 1958.
RC 59911
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We Are All the Same: A Story of a Boy's Courage and a Mother's Love
RC 59919
by Jim Wooten
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Award-winning television news correspondent's biography of Nkosi 
Johnson, a Zulu boy born with AIDS who was adopted by a white South 
African. Tells how Nkosi held to his mantra "we are all the same" and 
raised worldwide awareness of AIDS, apartheid, and prejudice before he 
died at age twelve. 2004.
RC 59919
##

The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and 
Terror
RC 59921
by Natan Sharansky
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
The Israeli cabinet minister, a former Soviet dissident and author of 
Fear No Evil (RC 28440), posits that democracy is possible in Arab 
cultures. Advises free countries not to lose moral clarity while 
advancing peace and security. Calls for a new international institution 
of free nations. Bestseller. 2004. 
RC 59921
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God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It
RC 59930
by Jim Wallis
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Evangelical columnist offers his vision for the role of faith in 
politics. Examines the polarizing debate between right-wing religious 
groups and secular fundamentalists. Contends separation of church and 
state does not require eliminating faith-based discourse from public 
forums, especially regarding international relations, economic justice, 
and social issues. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59930
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One Hundred Words Every High School Freshman Should Know
RC 59931
by American Heritage Dictionaries
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Selected vocabulary organized from A to Z includes straightforward 
terms and typical items from textbooks for grades 7 and 8. Definitions 
are accompanied by example sentences from familiar authors. Includes a 
few exer-cises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 
2004.
RC 59931
##

Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge
RC 59940
by Jim Schutze
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Journalist investigates the 1993 Florida slaying of twenty-year-old 
Bobby Kent at the hands of seven young people. Depicts the lifestyle of 
the victim and his killers as suburban and middle-class but decadent. 
Describes the trial that followed, including the "urban psychosis" 
defense theory. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong 
language. 1997.
RC 59940
##

Real Men Work in the Pits: A Life in NASCAR Racing
RC 59941
by Jeff Hammond
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
TV commentator Hammond describes his life and career at the racetrack, 
from a boyhood spent fixing race cars to his work with famous NASCAR 
drivers Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip. Discusses technological 
advances and changing policies in the auto racing business since the 
1970s. 2005.
RC 59941
##

One Hundred Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses
RC 59951
by American Heritage Dictionaries
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
This guide to the most troublesome words in the English language 
clearly explains everyday pitfalls such as the difference between 
"flaunt" and "flout." Examples of proper usage include many quotations 
from well-known authors. Companion to One Hundred Words Every High 
School Graduate Should Know (RC 58357).  2004.
RC 59951
##

Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America
RC 59952
by Mark R. Levin
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Legal scholar asserts that the U.S. Supreme Court is subverting the 
constitution in favor of a liberal agenda. Documents cases where the 
justices took sides in the culture war, gave rights to terrorists and 
illegal immigrants, legislated from the bench, and eroded states' 
rights. Introduction by Rush Limbaugh. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59952
##

One Hundred Two Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive 
inside the Twin Towers
RC 59954
by Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Reporters interview survivors and read radio transcripts, phone 
messages, e-mails, and other accounts to describe conditions inside the 
World Trade Center between the first terrorist attack and the towers' 
collapse on September 11, 2001. Documents communication problems, 
agency in-fighting, and architectural structural failures that caused 
unnecessary deaths. Bestseller.  2005.
RC 59954
##

My Life So Far
RC 59956
by Jane Fonda
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Autobiography of Academy Award-winning actress who describes a 
childhood shaped by her father's acting fame and her mother's mental 
illness. Covers her film career, marriages, controversial political 
activism during the Vietnam War, and philanthropic work. Some 
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59956
##

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
RC 59965
by Dave Ramsey
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Radio talk-show host offers his optimistic, comprehensive plan to "get 
out of debt, regain control, and build wealth." Debunks money myths 
about debt consolidation, car leases, credit cards, cash advances, and 
other schemes. Discusses ways to save money for emergencies, college 
funds, and retirement. Includes success stories. 2003.
RC 59965
##

America's Top One Hundred Jobs for People without a Four-Year Degree: 
Great Jobs with a Promising Future
RC 59966
by Ronald L. Krannich and Caryl Rae Krannich
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Former university professors and authors of career books present a 
guide to finding secure positions with opportunities for advancement. 
Covers nine major fields, including medicine, computers, science, 
construction, sports, and travel. Profiles the salary, nature of work, 
and working conditions for each category. For senior high and older 
readers. 2005.
RC 59966
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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
RC 59971
by Damien Keown
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Concise guide to Buddhism as a religion and a way of life. Examines the 
life and teachings of Buddha, the development of Buddhist thought and 
practice, and the relevance of the faith to contemporary issues. 
Explores key topics of karma, rebirth, meditation, ethics, Buddhism in 
the West, and more. 1996.
RC 59971
##

The Case for Israel
RC 59972
by Alan Dershowitz
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Famed Harvard law professor and author of The Vanishing American Jew 
(RC 45524) justifies Israel's "right to exist, to protect its citizens 
. . . and to defend its borders." Reviews the history of Middle East 
conflict and refutes what he claims are "contentious and one-sided 
accusations" that vilify Israel and its culture. 2003.
RC 59972
##

Naming Beckett's Unnamable
RC 59973
by Gary Adelman
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Professor examines the major prose of Nobel Prize-winning Irish-born 
novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett (1906-1989). Includes criticism 
of works published from 1946 to 1970: How It Is (RC 52613), Texts for 
Nothing, The Lost Ones, and Complete Short Prose (RC 55580). 2004.
RC 59973
##

Teachings of the Hindu Mystics
RC 59985
edited by Andrew Harvey
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Anthology of Hindu poems, meditations, and philosophical texts 
emphasizing Tantric tradition and the yoga of devotion. Includes 
writings of Mirabai (circa 1498-1546), Ramprasad (1718-1775), and 
Aurobindo (1872-1950) and excerpts from sacred scriptures The 
Upanishads (RC 59044), The Bhagavad Gita (RC 44109), and The Rig Veda 
(RC 57924). 2001.
RC 59985
##

Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a 
Million Yiddish Books
RC 59987
by Aaron Lansky
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Founder and president of the National Yiddish Book Center reflects on 
his three-decade quest to locate and preserve surviving texts of 
central and eastern European Jews. Lansky relates his most memorable 
salvage missions while examining the roots, cultural relevance, notable 
writers, and literary heritage of the Yiddish language. 2004.
RC 59987
##

Monster Careers: How to Land the Job of Your Life
RC 60010
by Jeff Taylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Step-by-step guidebook with updated basics of job searching for first-
timers, career changers, and those over fifty. Topics include the right 
attitude, your job-search portfolio, the resume that sells, and best-
deal negotiation. Discusses networking, interviewing, and defining what 
you want to do. 2004.
RC 60010
##

Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing 
and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
RC 60011
by Mary C. Vernon and Jacqueline A. Eberstein
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Two colleagues of Atkins apply the late physician's principles to the 
care of diabetes. They suggest diet and lifestyle changes to alter the 
body's metabolism, in contrast to the American Diabetes Association's 
emphasis on a high-carb diet and medications. Includes meal plans, 
recipes, and fitness programs. 2004.
RC 60011
##

Love and Death in Kathmandu: A Strange Tale of Royal Murder
RC 60015
by Amy Willesee and Mark Whittaker
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Award-winning journalists examine the June 2001 massacre of the 
Nepalese royal family by twenty-nine-year-old crown prince Dipendra, 
who gunned down the king, queen, and others before shooting himself. 
Authors attribute the tragedy to a rift caused by Dipendra's forbidden 
love affair with a beautiful aristocrat. Some violence. 2003.
RC 60015
##

Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got 
Big
RC 60020
by Jose Canseco
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Cuban-born former baseball player reveals his and his teammates' 
steroid use during his time with the Oakland Athletics and other clubs. 
Claims he "single-handedly changed the game of baseball" by introducing 
steroids in 1985. Details his career, the 1994 strike, racism, and his 
personal life. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60020
##

The Abu Ghraib Investigations: The Official Reports of the Independent 
Panel and Pentagon on the Shocking Prisoner Abuse in Iraq
RC 60032
edited by Steven Strasser
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
1 cassette
Former Newsweek editor presents excerpts from the Final Report of the 
Independent Panel to Review Department of Defense Detention Operations 
and from Major General Fay's investigation of U.S. troops' abuse of 
Iraqi prisoners in 2003. Includes official military interrogation 
policies and an introductory essay by Craig R. Whitney. 2004.
RC 60032
##

It's My Party Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future 
of America
RC 60090
by Christine Todd Whitman
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Former head of the Environmental Protection Agency and governor of New 
Jersey posits that the Republican Party has shifted too far to the 
right. Advocates a return to basic issues of fiscal restraint and small 
government. Recalls her career in politics and past party successes. 
2005.
RC 60090
##

City Room
RC 60092
by Arthur Gelb
read by Michael Scherer
6 cassettes
New York Times journalist recalls his career at the paper where he 
started in 1944 as a copyboy and retired as managing editor forty-five 
years later. Reminisces about the old city room, New York's scandals 
and social scene, the paper's evolution as a workplace, and its 
internal politics. 2003.
RC 60092
##

I'm Too Young to Have Breast Cancer! Regain Control of Your Life, 
Career, Family, Sexuality, and Faith
RC 60099
by Beth Leibson-Hawkins
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Breast cancer survivors under the age of forty offer advice on coping 
with daily issues that confront young women diagnosed with the disease. 
Sixteen voices volunteer information on work, family and sexual 
relationships, future pregnancies, support groups, and spirituality. 
2004.
RC 60099
##

Kit Carson and His Three Wives: A Family History
RC 60102
by Marc Simmons
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Historian's biography of frontiersman Christopher "Kit" Carson and his 
marriages to Arapaho woman Waa-nibe, Cheyenne native Making Out Road, 
and New Mexican Josefa Jaramillo. Simmons stresses the tensions between 
Carson's struggle to be a family man and his wanderlust. 2003.
RC 60102
##

George Balanchine: The Ballet Maker
RC 60117
by Robert Gottlieb
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Biography of George Balanchine by dance critic and former member of the 
New York City Ballet board of directors. Describes Balanchine's 
accidental enrollment in the Imperial School of Ballet and Theater and 
eventual success as a choreographer for ballets, movies, and Broadway 
musicals. 2004.
RC 60117
##

Blood Will Tell
RC 60118
by Carlton Smith
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Describes the 2000 murder of Palo Alto music teacher Kristine Fitzhugh. 
Traces the investigation that followed, beginning with the immediate 
identification of a suspect, the victim's husband of thirty-three 
years, although he had no apparent motive. Some violence and some 
strong language. 2003.
RC 60118
##

Dear Valued Customer, You Are a Loser: And Over One Hundred Other 
Embarrassing and Funny Stories of Technology Gone Mad
RC 60130
by Rick Broadhead
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Author, literary agent, and entrepreneur presents a selection of more 
than one hundred anecdotes documenting humorous, bizarre, or 
unfortunate incidents enabled by technology. He recounts e-mail gags 
and gaffes, banking blunders, high-tech hoaxes, telecom snafus, media 
mistakes, and govern-ment glitches. 2004.
RC 60130
##

For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books, 2000-2001
RC 60131
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Catalog of books for children, from preschool to high school, produced 
in braille and audiocassette formats by the National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped during 2000 and 2001. Includes 
separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, and young 
adults. 2001.
RC 60131
##

Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression: A Problem-Solving Approach for 
Families
RC 60138
by Katharina Manassis and Anne Marie Levac
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
A child psychiatrist and a family nursing specialist offer parents a 
program to help them assist their teens in fighting depression. 
Involves four steps: label their own thoughts about their teen's 
behavior, empathize with teen's perspective, apply alternative 
responses, and pick a time to evaluate and plan ahead. 2004.
RC 60138
##

Home-Based Business for Dummies
RC 60139
by Paul Edwards and Sarah Edwards
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Self-employment and business experts offer practical advice for 
launching and managing a business from your home. Includes tips on 
starting from scratch or buying a franchise, marketing, pricing, 
avoiding scams, setting up an office, choosing health care coverage, 
utilizing the Internet, and more. Also discusses legal, financial, and 
tax concerns. 2000.
RC 60139
##

A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation
RC 60149
by Catherine Crier
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Former judge analyzes the California murder case and evidence that 
Scott Peterson murdered his pregnant wife, Laci, on December 24, 2002, 
because he had a sociopathic personality. Reconstructs the police 
investigation, Peterson's suspicious behavior, family dynamics, and the 
trial that sent Scott to death row. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60149
##

Lyrics, 1962-2001
RC 60150
by Bob Dylan
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Compilation of song lyrics from twenty-eight albums by the influential 
and sometimes cryptic singer-songwriter. Ranges from his first album, 
Bob Dylan (1962), through 2001's Love and Theft, with some additional 
material. 2004.
RC 60150
##

Jim Tolpin's Woodworking Wit and Wisdom: Thirty Years of Lessons from 
the Trade
RC 60151
by Jim Tolpin
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Cabinetmaker offers sixty essential lessons he learned from decades in 
the woodworking business and gleaned from expert carpenters and boat 
builders. Discusses shops, tools, design, and working with wood. 2004.
RC 60151
##

Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly: Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow 
Cooker
RC 60157
by Phyllis Pellman Good
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
More than 500 recipes for foods prepared using slow cookers. Includes 
main courses, soups, vegetables, desserts, appetizers, beverages, 
breads, and more. Companion to Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook (RC 
54912). 2004.
RC 60157
##

Twenty Tellable Tales: Audience Participation Folktales for the 
Beginning Storyteller
RC 60164
by Margaret Read MacDonald
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Master storyteller shares twenty clas-sic multicultural tales adapted 
to oral presentation with chants, songs, and repeating lines. Offers 
tips on memorization, rehearsal, and performance as well as suggestions 
for developing style, finding new tales, creating variations, and 
involving listeners. Stories include explanatory notes. 2005.
RC 60164
##

The Sweet Potato Queens' Field Guide to Men: Every Man I Love Is Either 
Married, Gay, or Dead
RC 60173
by Jill Conner Browne
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
The author follows up her previous guide, The Sweet Potato Queens' Book 
of Love (RC 53169), with a manual on understanding the habits of men. 
She divides men into eight "spud" categories and discusses their care, 
feeding, and maintenance. Also includes several recipes. Strong 
language. 2004.
RC 60173
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Nightmare in Wichita: The Hunt for the BTK Strangler
RC 60180
by Robert Beattie
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Lawyer chronicles the more-than-three-decade search for the self-named 
serial killer BTK (bind, torture, kill), who terrorized Wichita, 
Kansas, residents. Begins with the 1974 discovery of the first-known 
victims, summarizes the murderer's media correspondence, and follows 
the case through the 2005 arrest of Dennis Rader. Violence. Bestseller. 
2005.
RC 60180
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One Soldier's Story: A Memoir
RC 60181
by Bob Dole
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Former U.S. senator from Kansas describes his enlistment into the elite 
U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division as a lieutenant during World War II. 
Chronicles the April 14, 1945, battle in Italy that paralyzed him, his 
long recovery, first marriage, and entry into civilian life and the 
political sphere. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60181
##

Cut and Carve Candles: Beautiful Candles to Dip, Carve, Twist, and Curl
RC 60182
by Dana Marie Brooks
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Techniques for creating fanciful candles using a dipping process to add 
multiple layers of colored wax to a handmade or store-bought candle, 
then carving the wax to create a sculpture. Includes step-by-step 
instructions for more than twenty projects and tips on incorporating 
other materials like shells and decals. 2004.
RC 60182
##

One Magical Sunday (but Winning Isn't Everything)
RC 60329
by Phil Mickelson
read by Phil Mickelson
1 cassette
Golfer Mickelson recalls his life and the events of Sunday, April 11, 
2004, when he won the Masters at Augusta, Georgia. Formerly known as 
the "best player never to have won a major championship," he examines 
influences from family and career as he recounts the tournament hole by 
hole. 2005.
RC 60329
##

1776
RC 60330
by David McCullough
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian chronicles the struggles of the 
Continental Army during the disastrous year of 1776. Highlights George 
Washington's failed New York campaign and the retreat across New 
Jersey. Assesses the political, economic, and social problems the young 
nation encountered during the turbulent months from August to December. 
Bestseller.  2005.
RC 60330
##

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
RC 60331
by John Perkins
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Former international economic consultant deplores the practice of 
extending foreign loans that foster the interests of American 
government, banks, and corporations and that lead to U.S. control of 
third world economies. Alleges the impoverishment of millions through 
such globalization in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and South America. 
Bestseller. 2004.
RC 60331
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A Lotus Grows in the Mud
RC 60332
by Goldie Hawn
read by Megan Burnett
3 cassettes
Memoir of movie and TV actress Goldie Hawn. Discusses her childhood in 
a Washington, D.C. suburb, her career start in New York, role on the 
1960s comedy series Laugh-In, and subsequent film roles. Also 
reminisces about her private life and search for enlightenment. Some 
strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60332
##

Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
RC 60333
by Ruth Reichl
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Nineteen-nineties New York Times food critic describes putting on 
character disguises to maintain anonymity during restaurant visits. She 
reveals the ways different personas unexpectedly affected her reviews 
and taught her lessons about character, expectations, and appetites. 
Includes recipes. Sequel to Comfort Me with Apples(RC 52508). 
Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60333
##

For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books, 2002-2003
RC 60335
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Catalog of books for children, from preschool to high school, produced 
in braille and audiocassette formats by the National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped during 2002 and 2003. Includes 
separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, young adults, 
and books in Spanish. 2005.
RC 60335
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
RC 60337
by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Writer Stephen Dubner explains the offbeat issues that intrigue award-
winning economist and coauthor Steven Levitt. Explores everyday riddles 
such as the link between legalized abortion and the crime rate, the 
effect of parents' income and ethnicity on naming babies, and the 
motivations of real estate agents. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60337
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Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety
RC 60353
by Judith Warner
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Author of Hillary Clinton (RC 37186) provides a cultural critique of 
twenty-first-century American motherhood using 150 interviews with 
middle- and upper-middle-class mothers. Posits that stresses from 
overparenting poison contemporary motherhood and that sociological 
changes and government programs would help support families.  2005.
RC 60353
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Jack: The Great Seducer; the Life and Many Loves of Jack Nicholson
RC 60357
by Edward Douglas
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
In this biography of Academy Award-winning movie star Jack Nicholson, 
Edwards calls Nicholson "the leading American actor of his time, with 
seventy-eight movies in forty-five years." Describes Nicholson's New 
Jersey childhood, film career, womanizing ways, and family secrets. 
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004.
RC 60357
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You Drive Me Crazy: Love Poems for Real Life
RC 60369
edited by Mary D. Esselman and Elizabeth Ash Vlez
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
A gathering of love poems treating various stages of long-term 
relationships: initial ecstasy, stability, monotony, uncertainty, 
misery, and clarity. The editors' essays introduce classics by John 
Donne, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson and modern pieces by 
Dorothy Parker, Donald Hall, and Louise Glck, among others.  2005.
RC 60369
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Poetry and Prose
RC 60405
by Heinrich Heine
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Selected poetic works and essays by the German writer Heinrich Heine 
(1797-1856). His lyric poetry is presented in the original German 
followed by an English translation. Two works of narrative prose, "The 
Harz Journey" and "Ideas: Book Le Grand," and the epic poem "Germany: A 
Winter's Tale" are in English only. 1982.
RC 60405
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Sex and Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Life of Passion
RC 60412
by Sallie Foley
read by Sharon Murray
1 cassette
Certified marital and sex therapist answers questions written to the 
"Modern Love" column in AARP The Magazine for middle-aged people. 
Topics include finding new love, maintaining sexual health, 
understanding dating etiquette, and resolving conflicts between 
couples. Includes resources. Some descriptions of sex.  2005.
RC 60412
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No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah
RC 60649
by Bing West
read by Robertson Dean
3 cassettes
Coauthor of The March Up: Taking Baghdad with the 1st Marine Division 
(RC 57350), a former marine who became an imbedded journalist, analyzes 
the battle of Fallujah, Iraq, in March 2004. Describes the political 
and military maneuvering that led to this intense confrontation. 
Violence and strong language. 2005.
RC 60649
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Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I've Learned
RC 60651
by Alan Alda
read by Marc Cashman
2 cassettes
Memoir of the M*A*S*H actor recalls his life onstage and off. Describes 
his bittersweet upbringing backstage by his burlesque actor father and 
mentally ill mother, major turning points in his career, and lessons 
he's learned along the way. Strong language and some descriptions of 
sex. 2005.
RC 60651
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My Detachment: A Memoir
RC 60658
by Tracy Kidder
read by Tracy Kidder
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, who joined the ROTC while a student at 
Harvard, describes his one-year army intelligence service during the 
Vietnam War. He assesses the military culture and bureaucratic 
machinations at the rear base camp where, as a lieutenant, he commanded 
eight enlisted men. Violence, strong language, and some explicit 
descriptions of sex. 2005.
RC 60658
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Cassettes Fiction

One More Time: Just for the Fun of It! Notes from FairAcres
RC 57532
by Effie Leland Wilder
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Miss Hattie, in this sequel to Older but Wilder (RC 56395), continues 
her anecdotes about the South Carolina retirement home she lives in. 
The residents enjoy the simple pleasures of remembering the old days 
and starting their own band. 1999.
RC 57532
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Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant
RC 58805
by Anne Tyler
read by Celeste Lawson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
When her flamboyant husband deserted their Baltimore family in 1944, 
Pearl Tull was forced to raise young Cody, Ezra, and Jenny on her own. 
Now, even after her death at age eighty-five, Pearl continues to 
influence the disjointed lives of her middle-aged children. Some strong 
language. 1982.
RC 58805
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The Color Purple
RC 58842
by Alice Walker
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Follows two black sisters-Nettie, a missionary, and Celie, raped by her 
father and married to a cruel man. Nettie's letters do not reach Celie, 
and Celie's shame is so great that she writes only to God. Anniversary 
edition includes Walker's 1992 preface. Strong language and some 
explicit descriptions of sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1982.
RC 58842
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Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles
RC 59052
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Nesta's London friends accuse her of being shallow for liking only boys 
with good looks. When she falls in love with Luke, a gorgeous guy in 
her acting class, her father forbids her to see him. For junior and 
senior high readers. 2003.
RC 59052
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Moon of Bitter Cold
RC 59067
by Frederick J. Chiaventone
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
A novelization of the frontier conflict known as Red Cloud's War (1866-
1868). Red Cloud-a controversial figure in Lakota history-watches as 
settlers and soldiers flood the West. To drive them back the warrior 
forges an alliance among the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and his own people-an 
unprecedented act of resistance. Strong language and some violence. 
Wrangler Award. 2002.
RC 59067
##

The Bug
RC 59120
by Ellen Ullman
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
1984. A Superbowl ad introduces the Mac, opening doors to home 
computing. And bugs. Roberta, a linguist and quality assurance 
specialist, discovers UI-1017, an elusive computer virus that wreaks 
havoc on the lives of its inadvertent creators and on the Silicon 
Valley industry. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 
2003.
RC 59120
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The Marine: A Novel of War from Guadalcanal to Korea
RC 59170
by James Brady
read by Don Hagen
3 cassettes
In 1950, nearly five years after his Pacific tour of duty in WW II, 
U.S. marine Lieutenant Colonel James T. "Oliver" Cromwell travels to 
Seoul as the ambassador's military attach. He finds himself in combat 
again when South Korea is invaded by the North. Some strong language. 
2003.
RC 59170
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A Perfect Day
RC 59231
by Richard Paul Evans
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
When Robert Harlan is fired from his job, he takes the opportunity to 
pursue his dream of writing a novel, with his wife Allyson's blessing. 
His book becomes a bestseller, and, with Robert constantly on the road, 
their marriage suffers. Then a stranger tells Robert he will soon die. 
Bestseller. 2003.
RC 59231
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The Photograph
RC 59232
by Penelope Lively
read by Kate Kiley
2 cassettes
Southern England. Sifting through long-buried files, Glyn Peters 
discovers a compromising photograph that suggests that his late wife, 
Kath, had an affair with her sister Elaine's husband, Nick. With years 
of intimate relationships now in question, Glyn, Elaine, Nick, and 
others reexamine their lives and previously hidden secrets and deceits. 
Some strong language. 2003.
RC 59232
##

The Grand Tour; or, The Purloined Coronation Regalia: Being a 
Revelation of Matters of High Confidentiality and Greatest Importance, 
Including Extracts from the Intimate Diary of a Noblewoman and the 
Sworn Testimony of a Lady of Quality
RC 59247
by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
1817. English cousins Cecelia and Kate have a double wedding and joint 
honeymoon during which they become entangled in a mysterious plot to 
create a magical Emperor of Europe. Sequel to Sorcery and Cecelia (RC 
57183). For junior and senior high readers. 2004.
RC 59247
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The Ring of the Slave Prince
RC 59308
by Bjarne Reuter
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Caribbean, 1639. Fourteen-year-old Tom O'Connor rescues a shipwrecked 
castaway and a slave. He learns there's a large reward for returning 
the slave, a prince, to Africa. When the two disappear, Tom embarks on 
a dangerous quest to recapture them and make his fortune. For junior 
and senior high readers. 2000.
RC 59308
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The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery
RC 59321
by Lindsey Davis
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Ancient Rome. Convicted of corruption, senator Rubirius Metellus 
appears to have killed himself to protect his family's fortune. 
Metellus's former prosecutor hires private informer Marcus Didius 
Falco, last seen in The Jupiter Myth (RC 58581), to prove Metellus's 
death was murder. While investigating, Falco becomes tangled in upper-
class scandal. 2003.
RC 59321
##

The Hot Flash Club
RC 59327
by Nancy Thayer
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Four menopausal women collaborate to solve their problems. 
Paleobiologist Marilyn mistrusts her son's fiance. Thrice-divorced 
masseuse Shirley hopes to open a spa-retreat. African American 
executive Alice senses younger colleagues want her job. Widowed artist 
Faye worries that her son-in-law cheats. Some explicit descriptions of 
sex and some strong language. 2003.
RC 59327
##

Jacob Have I Loved
RC 59388
by Katherine Paterson
read by Nicola Daval
1 cassette (Reissue)
Louise has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister on a 
tiny Chesapeake Bay island. Tomboy Louise grows up hating delicate 
Caroline, who robs her of her friends, her hopes for schooling, and 
even the boy she loves. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery 
Medal. 1980. 
RC 59388
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2004
RC 59424
edited by Nelson DeMille
read by Lindsay Ellison
4 cassettes
An anthology of twenty mystery, crime, and suspense short stories. In 
"Harvey's Dream," Stephen King writes about the telephone call that 
every parent dreads. In "Bet on Red," Jeff Abbott explores Las Vegas 
and a redhead's trap. In Angela Zeman's "Green Heat," a bounty hunter 
is upstaged by shamans. Strong language. 2004.
RC 59424
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Behold, Here's Poison
RC 59427
by Georgette Heyer
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
When wealthy Gregory Matthews dies mysteriously at his English estate, 
his family doctor, servants, and assorted squabbling relatives insist 
acute indigestion caused his death. Scotland Yard detective-
superintendent Hannasyde must determine the truth in this classic 
detective novel. 1936.
RC 59427
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Shoulder the Sky: A World War I Novel
RC 59439
by Anne Perry
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Chaplain Joseph Reavley, from No Graves as Yet (RC 57506), journeys to 
the Flanders war front in 1915 to help the wounded. When a hated 
military correspondent is murdered, Reavley probes into the mystery of 
his own parents' deaths caused by the unknown "Peacemaker." Some 
violence. 2004.
RC 59439
##

Less of a Stranger
RC 59458
by Nora Roberts
read by Nicola Daval
1 cassette
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Handsome, arrogant stranger "Katch" 
Katcherton annoys yet stirs Megan Miller when he tries to pick her up. 
She attempts to resist his charms, especially after learning he aims to 
acquire her grandfather's amusement park. But Katch wants more than 
roller coasters. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1984.
RC 59458
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
RC 59490
by Gabriel Garca Mrquez
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes (Reissue)
1820s to 1920s. Latin American epic tale follows seven generations of 
the Buenda family through triumphs and disasters that parallel the 
fortunes and misfortunes of their utopian town, Macondo. By the 
Colombian Nobel Prize-winning author. Some descriptions of sex and some 
strong language. 1967.
RC 59490
##

The Face of the Assassin
RC 59503
by David Lindsey
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
In projecting a face onto a mysterious skull, forensic artist Paul Bern 
sees a likeness to himself and learns he is reconstructing the image of 
his twin, a murdered CIA operative. Soon Paul is caught in a deadly 
terrorist plot while impersonating his brother. Violence and some 
strong language. 2004.
RC 59503
##

O'Hara's Choice
RC 59533
by Leon Uris
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Two decades after the Civil War, the U.S. marines are in danger of 
becoming obsolete. Like his legendary father, Zachary O'Hara joins the 
corps. When industrialist's daughter Amanda Kerr tests his dedication, 
Zach must choose between soldiering and love. Strong language and some 
explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
RC 59533
##

Bright Eyes: The Coulter Family,Book 5
RC 59542
by Catherine Anderson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Natalie Patterson's son Chad vandalizes neighbor Zeke Coulter's 
property. Since she can't pay for the damages, Zeke allows Chad to work 
off the debt. Zeke soon becomes attracted to the entire family. Sequel 
to Blue Skies (RC 57957). Strong language and some explicit 
descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 59542
##

Separations: Two Novels of Mothers and Children
RC 59544
by Massimo Bontempelli
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Two family dramas by Italian novelist, playwright, journalist, and 
composer Massimo Bontempelli (1878-1960) in the "magic realism" 
literary style he defined. In The Life and Death of Adria and Her 
Children (1930) an aging mother abandons her family and cloisters 
herself in Paris. Also includes The Boy with Two Mothers (1929). 1930.
RC 59544
##

Double Shot: A Culinary Mystery
RC 59547
by Diane Mott Davidson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
After caterer Goldy Schulz's ex-husband John Richard Korman is released 
from prison, Goldy is attacked and her kitchen sabotaged. Later, Korman 
is found shot to death in the home of his stripper girlfriend, and 
Goldy looks like the prime suspect. Recipes are included. Some violence 
and some strong language. 2004.
RC 59547
##

Murder at Union Station
RC 59549
by Margaret Truman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C. The subject of Richard Marienthal's latest book, 
mobster-turned-informant Louis Russo, is murdered at the train station 
before he can testify for the government. Marienthal realizes that 
material in his manuscript threatens to expose secrets in high places 
and endanger his fiance and himself. Some strong language. 2004.
RC 59549
##

Swell Foop: Xanth
RC 59618
by Piers Anthony
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Demon Earth has disappeared and must be rescued before his magic of 
gravity fades destroying both Earth and Xanth. Assigned this monumental 
task by the Good Magician, Cynthia Centaur and her companions search 
for the mysterious Swell Foop and the Six Rings of Xanth, which only 
zombies can find. 2001.
RC 59618
##

Maggody in Manhattan: An Arly Hanks Mystery
RC 59619
by Joan Hess
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Maggody, Arkansas, police chief Arly Hanks's mother, Ruby Bee, wins a 
Manhattan trip as a cook-off finalist. When Ruby Bee ends up in jail, 
Arly reluctantly rescues her and meets another unlikely contestant, 
dashing but mysterious Durmond Pilverman, who helps investigate a 
murder. Some strong language. 1992.
RC 59619
##

Till the Old Men Die: A Jeri Howard Mystery
RC 59620
by Janet Dawson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
California. Four months after Professor Manibusan's murder, a Filipino 
woman claiming to be his widow demands his effects, which have already 
been dispersed to Manibusan's nephew Alejandro. PI Jeri Howard hunts 
down the truth and a mysterious brown envelope Manibusan gave to Jeri's 
father before he died. Some violence. 1993.
RC 59620
##

Dead on the Dance Floor
RC 59649
by Heather Graham
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
3 cassettes
Miami. An apparently accidental overdose kills dancer Lara Trudeau. 
Lover patrolman Doug O'Casey, suspecting foul play, persuades his 
former-cop brother Quinn to go under cover and take dance lessons. 
Quinn falls for the studio manager, Shannon Mackay, who may be the next 
victim. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some 
strong language. 2004.
RC 59649
##

The Sunday Wife
RC 59651
by Cassandra King
read by Constance Crawford
3 cassettes
Dean accompanies her overbearing preacher husband, Ben, to his new 
post. She befriends Augusta, a free spirit who encourages Dean to break 
loose from her complacent life. Tensions precede tragedy as Dean 
becomes increasingly estranged from Ben and the church. Strong 
language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002.
RC 59651
##

The Motive: A Dismas Hardy Mystery
RC 59710
by John Lescroart
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Former homicide cop Abe Glitsky, now an administrator, investigates the 
arson murders of businessman Paul Hanover and his shady fiance, Missy 
D'Amiens. The main suspect turns out to be attorney Dismas Hardy's high 
school girlfriend: Hanover's daughter-in-law Catherine. Strong language 
and some violence. 2005.
RC 59710
##

The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, 
Volume 1
RC 59711
by Louis L'Amour
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Thirty-five short western stories in which good triumphs over evil. In 
"The Gift of Cochise," Angie Lowe defends her children against Apaches 
and wins the respect of their leader. In "A Husband for Janey," a Texas 
boy arrives in California gold mining territory and helps a mother and 
daughter. 2003.
RC 59711
##

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great
RC 59725
by Steven Pressfield
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Alexander of Macedonia relates the story of his battles and passions to 
his young brother-in-law, Itanes, as his weary army readies to invade 
India. The king reflects on his illustrious father, Philip, and his 
homeland, as well as his conquest of the known world. Violence and 
strong language. 2004.
RC 59725
##

You Know Better
RC 59732
by Tina McElroy Ansa
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Three generations of African American women relate encounters with 
spirits. Lily searches Mulberry, Georgia, for her missing 
granddaughter, eighteen-year-old hoochie-mama LaShawndra. LaShawndra's 
mother, Sandra, is preoccupied with her realty business and pastor 
boyfriend. Ghostly visits provide epiphanies each woman needs. Some 
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002.
RC 59732
##

Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood
RC 59737
by Ann Brashares
read by Ein Jones
2 cassettes
Following Second Summer of the Sisterhood (RC 56256), lifelong friends 
Carmen, Lena, Bridget, and Tibby graduate from high school and look 
forward to attending four different colleges. Over the summer, amid 
family and boyfriend problems, they treasure their friendship. For 
senior high readers. 2005.
RC 59737
##

Cold Case Squad
RC 59738
by Edna Buchanan
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Miami cold-case specialist police sergeant Craig Burch, from The Ice 
Maiden (RC 57137), investigates a woman's claim that her ex-husband's 
death in an explosion twelve years before was no accident. Burch 
considers the possibility that the man isn't dead. Violence, strong 
language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 59738
##

The Danger Zone and Other Stories
RC 59754
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Eleven previously uncollected tales by mystery writer Erle Stanley 
Gardner (1889-1970), creator of lawyer-detective Perry Mason. The 
stories, most from the 1930s, feature such characters as unorthodox PI 
Snowy Shane, gentleman burglar George Brokay, and an ex-con who 
utilizes his "talents" for good. Introduction by Bill Pronzini. Some 
violence. 2004.
RC 59754
##

The Destroyer Goddess: In Fire Forged, Part 2
RC 59756
by Laura Resnick
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Liberated from Valdani rule, Sileria is now threatened by Kiloran and 
the Waterlords, who control the water supply. Sorceress Mirabar, her 
new husband Baran (once Kiloran's second-in-command), Silerian warrior 
Tansen, and Tansen's adopted son lead the rebellion. Sequel to The 
White Dragon (RC 59599). Violence and some explicit descriptions of 
sex. 2003.
RC 59756
##

Drive Me Crazy
RC 59763
by Eric Jerome Dickey
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
African American "Driver," an ex-con and L.A. chauffeur, is trying to 
forget his affair with Lisa, his boss's unstable wife. Lisa pays Driver 
$15,000 to kill her husband, and her thugs come to collect when Driver 
backs out. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some 
violence. 2004.
RC 59763
##

Suspect
RC 59810
by Michael Robotham
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
Fortyish London psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin, recently diagnosed with 
Parkinson's disease, stands accused of murdering his troubled former 
patient Catherine McBride. As detective inspector Vincent Ruiz develops 
a case and his marriage and health deteriorate, O'Loughlin begins his 
own investigation. Strong language and some violence. 2005.
RC 59810
##

Shadowmarch: Shadowmarch, Volume 1
RC 59812
by Tad Williams
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
The Shadowline marks the boundary between the land of humans and the 
enemy Qar. Generations of the Eddon family have kept Southmarch free of 
Qar. But now the king has been captured and the prince killed, so only 
a princess and her sickly twin are left to stop them. 2004.
RC 59812
##

Unexpected Blessings: Emma Harte, Book 5
RC 59820
by Barbara Taylor Bradford
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Emma Harte's four great-granddaughters seek fulfillment in this sequel 
to Emma's Secret (RC 57943). Evan Hughes discovers her Harte heritage 
while living in London, Linnet tries to prove herself worthy of running 
the Harte stores, Tessa faces divorce, and India falls for an artist. 
Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59820
##

Prince of Fire
RC 59822
by Daniel Silva
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Following A Death in Vienna (RC 57796), a bomb destroys the Israeli 
embassy in Rome. Israeli secret agent Gabriel Allon, an art restorer, 
assembles a team for revenge. The bomber may also be the man 
responsible for the death of Allon's son. Violence and strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59822
##

Stands a Calder Man: The Calder Saga, Volume 2
RC 59825
by Janet Dailey
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Cattle rancher Webb Calder fights the homesteaders who flock to Montana 
claiming his herds' grazing grasslands. He finds among the newcomers 
the only woman he has ever wanted, but unfortunately she's married. 
Sequel to This Calder Range (RC 59051). Explicit descriptions of sex 
and some strong language. 1983.
RC 59825
##

Going Postal: A Novel of Discworld
RC 59826
by Terry Pratchett
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Convicted criminal Moist von Lipwig is reprieved from hanging by Lord 
Havelock Vetinari on the condition that he reform Ankh-Morpork's 
moribund post office. Moist deals with musty mounds of undelivered 
mail, two eccentric employees, a golem watchdog, ghosts of postmen 
past, a crafty cat, and the dysfunctional communications system. 2004.
RC 59826
##

Grant Comes East: A Novel of the Civil War
RC 59834
by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen
read by Nick Sullivan
4 cassettes
Continues the alternative CivilWar history begun in Gettysburg (RC 
58880). Confederate general Robert E. Lee prepares to march on the 
Union capital after his Pennsylvania victory. General Ulysses S. Grant, 
fresh from seizing Vicksburg, races east as defiant President Lincoln 
mobilizes the Washington garrison. Some violence. 2004.
RC 59834
##

Conspiracy in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery
RC 59846
by J.D. Robb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
New York, 2059. Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates murders by a 
medically skilled killer who harvests defective organs from homeless 
"sidewalk sleepers." She also loses her badge over the death of a 
fellow officer. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999.
RC 59846
##

The Fugitive Queen: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery
RC 59847
by Fiona Buckley
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Ursula, royal chambermaid and spy from A Pawn for a Queen (RC 58087), 
travels to Yorkshire ostensibly to marry off a wayward maid of honor. 
Ursula must also deliver a confidential message to the Queen's cousin, 
Mary Stuart, who fled Scotland amid accusations she murdered her 
husband, Lord Darnley. 2003.
RC 59847
##

The Time of Our Singing
RC 59851
by Richard Powers
read by Bill Quinn
6 cassettes
Jewish physicist David Strom and African American singer Delia Daley 
raised their three children, Jonah, Joseph, and Ruth, to love music and 
transcend race. Growing up during the 1950s to 1960s civil-rights era, 
the mixed-heritage siblings strive for social harmony. Some explicit 
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003.
RC 59851
##

Loyalty in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery
RC 59855
by J.D. Robb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
New York, 2059. Millionaire J. Clarence Branson and munitions expert 
"The Fixer" are murdered. The motives become clear after lieutenant Eve 
Dallas receives a tape that threatens to destroy Eve, her closest 
associates, and the entire city. Strong language, some descriptions of 
sex, and some violence. 1999.
RC 59855
##

Wait until Midnight
RC 59858
by Amanda Quick
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Adam Hardesty is being blackmailed. Someone has the diary that could 
expose his dark secrets. His search takes him first to the home of a 
medium, whom he finds dead, and then to author Caroline Fordyce, whom 
he finds attractive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005.
RC 59858
##

Crow Lake
RC 59867
by Mary Lawson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
After their parents die, teens Matt and Luke Morrison give up their own 
university plans to raise two young sisters, Kate and Bo, in the 
northern Ontario badlands. Twenty years later, Kate, now a professor, 
returns to resolve past differences at a family reunion. Some strong 
language. 2002.
RC 59867
##

Killing Kelly
RC 59871
by Heather Graham
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Soap opera star Kelly Trent plays a deadly diva on screen, but when her 
life is threatened she flees to the Florida Keys to make a music video. 
Although danger lurks, she falls in love with cop-turned-dancer Doug 
O'Casey. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some 
violence. 2005.
RC 59871
##

Scruples
RC 59873
by Judith Krantz
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Billy Ikehorn Orsini, ugly duckling-turned-swan, lives a sensual life. 
After her wealthy, older husband dies, she marries a film producer and 
creates the glamorous Beverly Hills boutique "Scruples" for the super 
rich and super sexy people of the film and fashion worlds. Explicit 
descriptions of sex and strong language. 1978.
RC 59873
##

The Wedding Dress
RC 59879
by Virginia Ellis
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Post-Civil War Virginia. Three sisters, Julia, Victoria, and teenage 
Claire, work their ravaged farm. To hearten Claire, Victoria and Julia 
sew her a wedding dress, hoping a groom appears. A soldier brings Julia 
her husband's dying words. Victoria's husband returns blind from 
battle. For senior high and older readers. 2002.
RC 59879
##

Runway Zero-Eight
RC 59882
by Arthur Hailey and John Castle
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette (Reissue)
On a flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver, pilots, passengers, and crew 
are suddenly stricken with food poisoning. Dr. Bruno Baird and flight 
attendant Janet Benson attend the sick, while retired WWII fighter 
pilot George Spencer attempts to land the plane, although he has not 
flown in thirteen years. 1985.
RC 59882
##

Kiss Me Again
RC 59884
by Lisa Jackson, Debbie Macomber, and others
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Four short stories about women who find love in different ways. In "The 
Marrying Kind" by Debbie Macomber, Jason Ingram meets his first true 
love a few days before his wedding. In "The Brass Ring" by Lisa 
Jackson, Dr. Shawna McGuire's fianc has amnesia. Explicit descriptions 
of sex. 2005.
RC 59884
##

Known Dead: A Carl Houseman Mystery
RC 59894
by Donald Harstad
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
A botched drug raid leaves a small-time marijuana dealer and a 
narcotics agent mysteriously dead. State and federal agencies wrestle 
for jurisdiction while Iowa deputy sheriff Carl Houseman, from Eleven 
Days (RC 59474), and investigator Hester Gorse scope out a possible 
connection to local extremists. Violence and strong language. 1999.
RC 59894
##

The Forgotten Man: An Elvis Cole Novel
RC 59895
by Robert Crais
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Elvis Cole, from The Last Detective (RC 55647), investigates a dead man 
who claimed to be his unknown father. Partner Joe Pike and LAPD cop 
Carol Starkey help dig into the man's past while one of the deceased's 
associates stalks Cole seeking revenge. Violence and strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.
RC 59895
##

Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
RC 59901
by Benjamin Alire Senz
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Hollywood, New Mexico; 1960s. Sammy Santos lives in an unglamorous 
neighborhood where he faces many challenges: gringo racism, the Vietnam 
War, poverty, and barrio violence that kills Juliana, his first love. 
Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2004.
RC 59901
##

Kafka on the Shore
RC 59914
by Haruki Murakami
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
After teenager Kafka Tamura runs away, his father, a famous sculptor, 
is murdered. This crime links Kafka and an elderly illiterate man in 
inexplicable ways. Both journey separately to a private library where 
their destinies overlap. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some 
violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002.
RC 59914
##

A Cold and Silent Dying: A Marti MacAlister Mystery
RC 59923
by Eleanor Taylor Bland
read by Mary Beth Wise
2 cassettes
African American detective Marti MacAlister, from Fatal Remains (RC 
57561), risks her job to uncover the truth when her superiors dismiss a 
homeless woman's death. Marti also contends with her new boss and a 
homicidal maniac from the past. Some violence and some strong language. 
2004.
RC 59923
##

Trickster's Choice: Daughter of the Lioness, Book 1
RC 59928
by Tamora Pierce
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
When pirates capture sixteen-year-old Aly (Alianne), she becomes a 
slave to the Balitangs, a noble family in the Copper Isles. Aly relies 
on her wit and courage to survive conspiracy and intrigue involving the 
Trickster, the patron god of the Isles. For junior and senior high 
readers. 2003. 
RC 59928
##

The Zenith Angle
RC 59935
by Bruce Sterling
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
When Dr. Derek Vandeveer, a noted computer scientist, exposes global 
digital security weaknesses, he inadvertently closes the door on his 
cushy, geek life. The September 11, 2001, terrorism forces Vandeveer 
into a new cyberwarrior/spy role to ensure the integrity of U.S. 
technology and uncover a powerful unknown enemy. Some strong language. 
2004.
RC 59935
##

Daniel, Half Human: And the Good Nazi
RC 59938
by David Chotjewitz
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Hamburg, Germany; 1933. The friendship of two thirteen-year-old boys is 
tested when Daniel discovers that he is half Jewish, while Armin joins 
the Hitler Youth group. After the war, they meet again. Some violence 
and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 
Batchelder Honor Book. 2000. 
RC 59938
##

The Bishop and the Three Kings: A Blackie Ryan Mystery
RC 59942
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Cologne. Bishop Blackwood "Blackie" Ryan and nephew Peter investigate a 
theft at the cathedral. The city's loss of important relics-the remains 
of the gift-bearing Three Kings-could create a scandal that would 
reverberate throughout Germany. Descriptions of sex. 1998.
RC 59942
##

Missing Persons: An Alan Gregory Novel
RC 59944
by Stephen White
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Boulder, Colorado, psychologist Alan Gregory discovers his colleague 
Hannah Grant dead. Meanwhile, one of Hannah's patients, a fourteen-
year-old girl, disappears on Christmas Day, exactly eight years after 
another child was murdered. Gregory commits ethical violations when 
some of his clients become entwined in the case. Violence and strong 
language. 2005.
RC 59944
##

To the Last Man: A Novel of the First World War
RC 59955
by Jeff Shaara
read by Graeme Malcolm
5 cassettes
1917. General "Black Jack" Pershing struggles to keep his troops 
independent after the United States enters the global conflict. 
Meanwhile American pilot Raoul Lufbery and the German "Red Baron" 
experiment with aerial combat, and marine private Roscoe Temple endures 
trench warfare. Violence and strong language. 2004.
RC 59955
##

Rapture in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery
RC 59960
by J.D. Robb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Mid twenty-first century. Recently married police lieutenant Eve Dallas 
investigates the apparent suicides of a brilliant engineer, an infamous 
lawyer, and a controversial politician, who had no reason for killing 
themselves. They all died with smiles on their faces. Some explicit 
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1996.
RC 59960
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The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud
RC 59962
by Joseph Marshall III
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Thirteen essays and short stories about mystic experiences, Native 
American cultures, affinity for horses, ranching, and hard life on the 
plains of South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation. "Pride" and "The 
Dance House" intertwine Lakota oral traditions and autobiography to 
portray the relationship between Indian tribes and the federal 
government. 1998.
RC 59962
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Acorna's Triumph: The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl
RC 59964
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Sequel to Acorna's Rebels (RC 56129). Acorna locates missing lifemate 
Aari, but discovers he has no memory of their love. She delays her 
grief to recover stolen sacred gems and to defeat, once and for all, a 
vicious Khleevi onslaught. For senior high and older readers. 2004.
RC 59964
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Death's Jest-Book: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery
RC 59968
by Reginald Hill
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Yorkshire. Chief Inspector Pascoe receives eerie letters from 
sociopathic ex-con Franny Roote, hinting at murder plans. After Roote 
delivers a paper on "Death's Jest-Book" at Cambridge, he stalks Pascoe, 
who in turn pursues Roote. Strong language. 2003.
RC 59968
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Uniform Justice: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery
RC 59975
by Donna Leon
read by Peter Ganim
2 cassettes
Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venetian police investigates a 
student's death at an elite military academy. He realizes that the boy 
was murdered, but the school and the boy's father maintain it was 
suicide. As Brunetti digs further he uncovers political corruption and 
injustice. 2003.
RC 59975
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Ceremony in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery
RC 59976
by J.D. Robb
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
While investigating the death of a fellow police officer, Eve Dallas 
discovers she is dealing with witchcraft. And a dead body dumped 
outside her home has Eve questioning her concept of right and wrong. 
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997.
RC 59976
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Maigret Goes to School: An Inspector Maigret Mystery
RC 59979
by Georges Simenon
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
French chief inspector Maigret travels to the seaside to help clear a 
village teacher of murder. He encounters a town full of suspicious 
peasants, including the schoolchildren, who hinder his investigation. 
1954.
RC 59979
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High Country Fall: A Deborah Knott Mystery
RC 59980
by Margaret Maron
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
North Carolina judge Deborah Knott's engagement stirs up such a furor 
that she leaves town for the mountains to substitute for a vacationing 
magistrate. A young man stands accused in the case of a murdered 
doctor. But when another prominent citizen turns up dead, Deborah 
investigates. Some strong language. 2004.
RC 59980
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Sisters of the Raven
RC 59986
by Barbara Hambly
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Yellow City faces drought as the wizards responsible for calling the 
rain lose their powers. Equally alarming and against all tradition, 
some women are learning magic. These Sisters of the Raven, like young 
Raeshaldis, who attends the Sun Mages' college, face unspeakable 
danger. Some violence and some strong language. 2002.
RC 59986
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Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden
RC 59988
by M.C. Beaton
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Following a run-in with a vengeful hairdresser, amateur detective 
Agatha Raisin retreats to the seaside resort of Wyckhadden to 
recuperate. Local "witch" Francie Juddle sells her hair restorer and a 
love potion and then dies. Agatha investigates while balancing the 
amorous attentions of police inspector Jimmy Jessop. 1999.
RC 59988
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Lady Whistledown Strikes Back: A Bridgerton Novel
RC 59989
by Julia Quinn and Suzanne Enoch
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
1816. Four novellas portray the romantic adventures of London's social 
set amid speculation about Lady Neeley's stolen ruby bracelet. Lady 
Whistle-down's gossip columns tie the stories together. Some 
descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 59989
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The Closers: Detective Harry Bosch
RC 60009
by Michael Connelly
read by Len Cariou
2 cassettes
Harry Bosch's first "cold case" involves a DNA blood match on a gun 
used to kill a biracial teenage girl seventeen years ago. The detective 
investigates the white supremacist suspect linked to the weapon and 
uncovers the far-reaching effects of the murder. Violence and strong 
language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60009
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All the Rage: A Repairman Jack Mystery
RC 60064
by F. Paul Wilson
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Pharmaceutical researcher Nadia Radzminsky suspects Serbian gangster 
Milos Dragovic is blackmailing her boss, Dr. Luc Monnet, and hires 
Repairman Jack to investigate. Jack uncovers an illegal drug that 
causes extreme aggressiveness in its users, and then he accidentally 
takes some. Violence and strong language. 2000.
RC 60064
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Rite of Conquest
RC 60066
by Judith Tarr
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
The Saxons have ruled England for five hundred years. Now William of 
Normandy, the bastard son of a duke and a druid mother, is poised to 
conquer England. To succeed he must accept the help and love of French 
noblewoman Mathilda, who has her own powers. Some descriptions of sex. 
2004.
RC 60066
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The Darling
RC 60074
by Russell Banks
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
Hannah Musgrave, fifty-nine, former radical Weather Underground member, 
recounts her life as a fugitive in 1980s Liberia. She recalls her 
chimpanzee sanctuary, her involvement with warlord Charles Taylor, her 
husband's beheading, and the defection of her sons as the country is 
devastated by internal strife. Strong language and some violence. 2004.
RC 60074
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Saturday
RC 60075
by Ian McEwan
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
London. Neurosurgeon Henry Perowne has a fender bender during an 
antiwar rally and publicly humiliates Baxter, the driver of the other 
car, by announcing that he has an incurable medical condition. Later 
Baxter and his crew show up at Perowne's family reunion to seek 
revenge. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60075
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Prom
RC 60085
by Laurie Halse Anderson
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette
Eighteen-year-old Ashley has no plans for college and wants nothing to 
do with the senior prom at her urban high school. When disaster strikes 
and her desperate friend Natalia needs help, Ashley's involvement 
transforms her life. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 
2005.
RC 60085
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Dream of the Red Chamber
RC 60086
by Hsueh-chin Tsao
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eighteenth-century China. In the extensive House of Chia, five 
generations and their servants live in two mansions according to 
custom. Young Pao-yu is ordered to marry Precious Virtue even though 
he's in love with Black Jade. Translated by Chi-Chen Wang. 1754.
RC 60086
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Pearl
RC 60087
by Mary Gordon
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
The State Department informs Maria Meyers that her twenty-year-old 
daughter, Pearl, studying in Ireland, has begun a hunger strike while 
chained to the U.S. embassy flagpole in Dublin. Maria and her friend 
Joseph fly to Dublin to be with Pearl and to reassess their lives. Some 
strong language. 2005.
RC 60087
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Not Even for Love
RC 60095
by Sandra Brown
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
American Jordan Hadlock lives in Switzerland, where she runs a 
newsstand. One stormy night Reeves Grant knocks on her door seeking 
shelter, and they fall in love. But at a party industrialist Helmut 
Eckherdt announces his engagement to Jordan, even though she has not 
agreed. Some descriptions of sex. 1982.
RC 60095
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The Thirty-seventh Hour: A Detective Sarah Pribek Novel
RC 60104
by Jodi Compton
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Minneapolis detective Sarah Pribek's husband, Mike Shiloh, is scheduled 
for training at the FBI academy in Virginia when he disappears. Sarah 
and her ex-partner, whose daughter was murdered by a man later freed on 
a technicality, race to find Mike. Strong language, some descriptions 
of sex, and some violence. 2004.
RC 60104
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With No One as Witness: An Inspector Thomas Lynley Mystery
RC 60132
by Elizabeth George
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
London. Inspector Thomas Lynley and coworkers Barbara Havers and 
Winston Nkata investigate the gruesome murders of teenage boys-most of 
them racial minorities. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 
2005.
RC 60132
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Hot Dog: A Melanie Travis Mystery
RC 60133
by Laurien Berenson
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Dog breeder Melanie Travis's life is tangled enough. She has an off-
again, on-again relationship with lover Sam, while her guilty-feeling 
ex-husband overcompensates toward their son, Davey. Then strange 
incidents spell real danger: a local newswoman hounds Melanie, an enemy 
violates her home, and things go missing-including a prize-winning 
dachshund. 2002.
RC 60133
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White Indian: The White Indian Series, Book 1
RC 60134
by Donald Clayton Porter
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
1800s. Ghonka, Great Sachem of the Seneca nation, captures a white 
infant, names him Renno, and raises him as his own. As a young warrior, 
Renno rescues sixteen-year-old English colonist Deborah Alwin from 
Huron abductors. Renno desires Deborah, but her fate is uncertain. 
Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1979.
RC 60134
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The Serpent on the Crown: An Amelia Peabody Mystery
RC 60142
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Egypt, 1922. Archaeologist Amelia Peabody Emerson and her family are at 
their house on the Nile when author Magda Petherick arrives with an 
ancient statue she believes is cursed. When Magda is murdered, Amelia 
and her husband and son investigate the crime as well as the relic's 
history. 2005.
RC 60142
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Hear No Evil: A Jack Swyteck Mystery
RC 60144
by James Grippando
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Lindsey Hart wants Miami attorney Jack Swyteck to defend her against 
charges of murdering her marine husband at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba. Jack, 
suspicious and having no knowledge of military legal procedures, balks 
until Lindsey claims she's the adoptive mother of his deaf biological 
son. Strong language and some violence. 2004.
RC 60144
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The Silent War: Asteroid Wars, Book 3
RC 60145
by Ben Bova
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Martin Humphries, villainous leader of Humphries Space Systems, schemes 
to sabotage rival Astro Corporation for control of asteroid belt 
resources. While others plot to exploit the conflict, renegade space 
pirate Lars Fuchs pursues a personal vendetta against Humphries. Sequel 
to The Rock Rats (RC 56767). Some strong language. 2004.
RC 60145
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Long Spoon Lane: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery
RC 60152
by Anne Perry
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Victorian London, 1893. Detective Thomas Pitt investigates the death of 
an anarchist, a young radical who was also the son of a member of 
Parliament. Pitt, his wife Charlotte, and his former enemy Sir Charles 
Voisey uncover a secret sect that schemes to obtain vast power. 2005.
RC 60152
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Hush Puppy: A Melanie Travis Mystery
RC 60153
by Laurien Berenson
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Searching for a painting at the Howard Academy, special-needs tutor and 
dog trainer Melanie Travis encounters caretaker Eugene Krebbs arguing 
with an unknown girl. When Krebbs is murdered with a pitchfork, Travis 
and her poodle risk their lives to investigate. Meanwhile, Travis's 
relationship with fianc Sam turns prickly. 1991.
RC 60153
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The Alleluia Files: Samaria, Book 3
RC 60154
by Sharon Shinn
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Archangel Bael battles the Jacobites, who believe the god Jovah is a 
spaceship directing the angels that guard the planet Samaria. As the 
Jacobites search for missing files to prove this theory, two enemies 
fall in love. Sequel to Jovah's Angel (RC 59565). For senior high and 
older readers. 1998.
RC 60154
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Almost a Bride
RC 60161
by Jane Feather
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
When Jack Fortescu, duke of St. Jules, achieves revenge against the 
earl of Dunston, he acquires the earl's house and its contents, 
including his sister, Arabella Lacey. Needing a wife, the duke proposes 
a marriage of convenience to Arabella, but she suspects an ulterior 
motive. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005.
RC 60161
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Shane
RC 60163
by Jack Schaefer
read by John Polk
1 cassette (Reissue)
Wyoming territory, 1889. A mysterious stranger named Shane rides into 
the Starretts' ranch and learns of trouble between cattle baron 
Fletcher and the homesteaders. Shane decides to stay and help the 
family keep their stake. Some violence. For senior high and older 
readers. 1949.
RC 60163
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The Blue Girl
RC 60166
by Charles de Lint
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Imogene appreciates having a fresh start in a new high school and makes 
friends with straight-A introvert Maxine. After receiving warnings that 
soul-eaters are threatening her life, Imogene enlists the help of 
Maxine and Adrian, a boy ghost who haunts the school. For junior and 
senior high readers. 2004.
RC 60166
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Double Homicide: Boston and Santa Fe
RC 60192
by Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman
read by various narrators
2 cassettes
Two short mysteries set in different locations. In Still Life, Santa Fe 
detectives investigate the murder of a wealthy but shady art gallery 
owner. The novella In the Land of Giants, set in Boston, features the 
death of a college basketball player. Some strong language. 2004.
RC 60192
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Cat in an Orange Twist: A Midnight Louie Mystery
RC 60204
by Carole Nelson Douglas
read by J.P. Linton
3 cassettes
Las Vegas public relations specialist Temple Barr is overseeing the 
grand opening of a trendy new furniture showroom featuring design diva 
Amelia Wong. When gunfire disrupts the launch and another interior 
designer's body is found in a car, Temple and her crime-fighting cat, 
Louie, investigate. 2004.
RC 60204
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Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders: A Rumpole Mystery
RC 60208
by John Mortimer
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Shocked that his colleagues have never heard of the case that launched 
his career, British barrister Rumpole puts it to pen. Rumpole 
interceded when a son convicted of murdering his father, a decorated 
war hero, headed to the gallows. Rumpole also met his future wife and 
the infamous Timson family. 2004.
RC 60208
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Scandal Takes a Holiday: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery
RC 60209
by Lindsey Davis
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Italy, A.D. 76. Private informer Mar-cus Didius Falco, from The 
Accusers (RC 59321), investigates the disappearance of Daily Gazette 
gossip columnist Infamia. Rumors of a smuggling/kidnapping racket run 
by displaced pirates and clues of a mysterious middleman lead Falco to 
one of his disreputable relatives. 2004.
RC 60209
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Requiem for a Realtor: A Father Dowling Mystery
RC 60210
by Ralph McInerny
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Stanley and Phyllis Collins's marriage was never blessed by the church. 
Now she wants a divorce. Stanley consults Father Dowling, a canon 
lawyer, about the situation. When Stanley is killed in a hit-and-run 
accident, the good Father suspects murder but cannot tell detective 
Phil Keegan. Some strong language. 2004.
RC 60210
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Magic Seeds
RC 60211
by V.S. Naipaul
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
After wandering twenty years in England, Africa, and Berlin, Willie 
Chandran joins an underground movement in his native India and is 
imprisoned. Released, Willie returns to London and comes to recognize 
his statelessness. Sequel to Half a Life (RC 53063). Some descriptions 
of sex and some strong language. 2004.
RC 60211
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Eventide
RC 60217
by Kent Haruf
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Following Plainsong (RC 49056), Harold and Raymond McPheron escort 
nineteen-year-old Victoria and her daughter to Fort Collins so Victoria 
can start college. In Colorado, tragedy awaits the brothers returning 
to their cattle ranch in rural Holt. Some descriptions of sex, some 
violence, and some strong language. 2004.
RC 60217
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Philippa: Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 3
RC 60223
by Bertrice Small
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
1519. Young Philippa Meredith, heir to Friarsgate, is devastated when 
her childhood intended, Giles FitzHugh, becomes a priest. Returning to 
the court of Queen Katherine of Aragon, Philippa meets Crispin St. 
Claire, a more appropriate suitor. Sequel to Until You (RC 59491). Some 
explicit descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 60223
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Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Force Heretic II, Refugee
RC 60227
by Sean Williams and Shane Dix
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Sequel to Force Heretic I, Remnant (RC 56615). Disguised enemies who 
deflect Han and Leia from their diplomatic mission to form new 
alliances also put them in the path of Yuuzhan Vong. Luke Skywalker 
scours the Unknown Regions for the rogue planet Zonama Sekot, but to no 
avail. 2003.
RC 60227
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Sisterchicks on the Loose!
RC 60270
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Middle-aged friends Penny and Sharon take a long-anticipated trip to 
Finland, leaving their husbands and children at home. Penny finds 
comfort in discovering her roots and relies on God to make things run 
smoothly. Sharon comes home determined to make peace with her mother-
in-law. 2003.
RC 60270
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The Prodigal: Abram's Daughters, Book 4
RC 60280
by Beverly Lewis
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Leah Ebersol raises siblings Lydiann and Abe and prepares Lydiann for 
her "rumschpringe," the traditional period of freedom during which 
teens test their religious commitment. Leah also copes with the return 
of her shunned sister, Sadie, and a startling revelation about Sadie's 
baby. Sequel to The Sacrifice (RC 59512). 2004.
RC 60280
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The Beauty and the Spy: Spies and Lovers Trilogy, Book 2
RC 60287
by Gayle Callen
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
London, 1844. Shortly before her year of mourning ends, Charlotte 
Sinclair discovers her father's journals describing his exploits as a 
spy. Then while eavesdropping at a party, Charlotte is kidnapped by 
Nick Wright, a spy for England. Sequel to No Ordinary Groom (RC 60120). 
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004.
RC 60287
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Without a Doubt: Sierra Jensen, Book 5
RC 60292
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
With her crush, Paul, away in Scotland, Sierra's life gets complicated. 
Her buddy Randy and Drake, the guy her friend Amy likes, show romantic 
interest in Sierra. When a snowstorm strikes during a backpacking trip, 
Sierra seeks God's help in unraveling her emotions. For junior and 
senior high readers. 1997.
RC 60292
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Murder in Moscow: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery
RC 60308
by Donald Bain
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Maine mystery writer Jessica Fletcher travels to Washington, D.C., and 
Moscow on a U.S. government trade mission to help develop the Russian 
publishing industry. In D.C., a mysterious man approaches her with a 
dubious request, then turns up dead. Things get worse overseas when 
Jessica witnesses another crime. 1998.
RC 60308
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Red Sky at Night, Lovers' Delight
RC 60309
by Jane Aiken Hodge
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes (Reissue)
England, 1811. Kate Warrender and her mother lose their estate to an 
American cousin and take positions as governess and housekeeper at the 
home of the rakish Lord Hawth. As the threat of war looms between 
England and America, Kate is swept up in intrigue, adventure, and 
romance. 1977.
RC 60309
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With This Ring: Sierra Jensen, Book 6
RC 60321
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Sierra visits southern California to attend Doug and Tracy's wedding. 
Amid the celebrations, Sierra thinks about love and the vow she made to 
save herself for her future mate. She also worries that her friend Amy 
may be flirting too much. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
RC 60321
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4th of July: A Women's Murder Club Mystery
RC 60328
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
read by Carolyn McCormick
2 cassettes
San Francisco police lieutenant Lindsay Boxer retreats to her sister's 
house in Half Moon Bay while fighting a charge of police brutality. But 
a killer is loose, and Lindsay enlists the help of the Women's Murder 
Club to catch him. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of 
sex. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60328
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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
RC 60334
by Alexander McCall Smith
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Gaborone, Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies' 
Detective Agency, is beset by challenging cases and personal crises: an 
intruder breaks into her home; her new husband, mechanic J.L.B. 
Matekoni, is overburdened with work; and a man from the past forces her 
to confront a secret. Bestseller. 2004.
RC 60334
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The Hot Kid
RC 60336
by Elmore Leonard
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Oklahoma, 1930s. Young U.S. marshal Carlos "Carl" Webster loves chasing 
felons and savors the publicity. While searching for rich-boy-gone-bad 
Jack Belmont, Carl falls for gun moll Louly Brown. Hack writer Tony 
Antonelli tags along looking for new material. Violence, strong 
language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60336
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The Rising: Antichrist Is Born before They Were Left Behind; Countdown 
to the Rapture, Book 1
RC 60479
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A prequel to the Left Behind series relating events leading up to the 
Rapture. Nicolae Carpathia is born to a woman who allows herself to 
become a chosen vessel for the birth of evil. Rayford Steele avoids 
taking over the family business by becoming a pilot. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60479
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City of Night: Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Book 2
RC 60514
by Dean Koontz
read by John Bedford Lloyd
2 cassettes
Following Prodigal Son (RC 59699), Victor Helios (aka Frankenstein) 
cannot stop the engineered killers he has set loose in New Orleans. 
Detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Mad-
RC 60514
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dison join forces with Helios to end the carnage. Descriptions of sex, 
violence, and strong language. 2005.
RC 60514
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Shadows
RC 60517
by Edna Buchanan
read by Robertson Dean
2 cassettes
Miami police officers Craig Burch, Sam Stone, and Pete Nazario, from 
Cold Case Squad (RC 59738), reopen the 1961 murder of a former mayor 
before a historic waterfront mansion is bulldozed. Preservationists 
struggle to save the estate from destruction while the cops discover 
hidden corpses. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of 
sex. 2005.
RC 60517
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Seventy-two-Hour Hold
RC 60518
by Bebe Moore Campbell
read by Pamela D'Pella
3 cassettes
African American divorced mom Keri struggles to help her bipolar 
daughter Trina, who's heading to Brown University in the fall. After 
traditional treatments don't benefit Trina, Keri turns to a radical 
group that eschews psychiatric methods and models itself after the 
Underground Railroad. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of 
sex, and some violence. 2005.
RC 60518
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Open Your Heart: Sierra Jensen, Book 7
RC 60581
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
When Christy Miller receives a scholarship from a Swiss university, she 
invites Sierra to Europe with her. Accompanied by Christy's Aunt Marti, 
the girls befriend a Russian college student who is a fellow Christian. 
But Aunt Marti tries to stifle any romance. For junior and senior high 
readers. 1997.
RC 60581
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Time Will Tell: Sierra Jensen, Book 8
RC 60582
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Entering her high school senior year, Sierra worries about her friends: 
buddy Randy violates an academy rule; best friend Amy isn't talking to 
her; potential boyfriend Paul hasn't answered her letters. Anxious, 
Sierra knows time will reveal God's plan. For junior and senior high 
readers. 1998.
RC 60582
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Haunted: A Novel of Stories
RC 60642
by Chuck Palahniuk
read by various narrators
3 cassettes
Satirical novel about some aspiring writers who participate in a three-
month-long "retreat" to create a masterpiece. Convinced their "plight" 
will sell as a television miniseries, they resort to debauchery, 
depravity, and cannibalism. Intermixed are the characters' stories and 
poems. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60642
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Miracle
RC 60644
by Danielle Steel
read by Glenn Fitzgerald
1 cassette
A fierce storm hits San Francisco on New Year's Eve, bringing together 
three people who form a unique friendship. Each gradually reveals his 
or her personal problems to the group and finds strength in the growing 
camaraderie. And in the end, love blossoms for all. Some descriptions 
of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60644
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Dating Is Murder: A Wollie Shelley Novel
RC 60655
by Harley Jane Kozak
read by Bernadette Dunne
2 cassettes
West Hollywood greeting card designer Wollie Shelley, of Dating Dead 
Men (RC 59695), is starring in a reality television show called 
Biological Clock when nineteen-year-old au pair Annika disappears. When 
the incident is dismissed by the LAPD, Wollie launches her own search 
and lands in the middle of an FBI investigation. Strong language, some 
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005.
RC 60655
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The Myth of You and Me
RC 60657
by Leah Stewart
read by Staci Snell
2 cassettes
Mississippi. Thirty-year-old Cameron Wilson lives in seclusion as 
research assistant to elderly historian Oliver Doucet. Cameron ignores 
a letter from her estranged best friend Sonia-until Doucet dies, 
leaving a final request that Cameron deliver Sonia a package. Cameron's 
quest retraces their complex friendship. Descriptions of sex and strong 
language. 2005.
RC 60657
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Maybe a Miracle
RC 60659
by Brian Strause
read by Jesse Berns
3 cassettes
Monroe Anderson discovers his eleven-year-old sister, Annika, face down 
in the swimming pool on the night of his senior prom. After being 
resuscitated Annika remains in a coma, but soon miracles begin to 
happen and the faithful deluge the Ohio family with visits and prayers. 
2005.
RC 60659
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Ordinary Heroes
RC 60666
by Scott Turow
read by Edward Herrman
3 cassettes
After his father's death, Stewart Dubinsky discovers a packet of 
letters written during World War II that reveal a secret past. Further 
investigation uncovers details of the desperate battlefield decisions 
his father made that led to a court-martial and imprisonment. 
Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005.
RC 60666
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
RC 60738
by Lisa See
read by Janet Song
2 cassettes
Nineteenth-century China. A matchmaker pairs young Lily and Snow Flower 
in a lifelong friendship. For years they communicate using a secret 
code written on a fan, sharing their joys and sorrows until a 
misunderstanding threatens to destroy their bond. Descriptions of sex. 
Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60738
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The Undomestic Goddess
RC 60741
by Sophie Kinsella
read by Rosalyn Landor
3 cassettes
London attorney Samantha's fast-track career ends abruptly after a 
major error. She flees the city and inadvertent-ly winds up as a 
housekeeper in the country-forgetting she's never cooked, cleaned, or 
ironed. But Samantha gets help and support from unexpected sources. 
Descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
RC 60741
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Vanish
RC 60781
by Tess Gerritsen
read by Susan Denaker
2 cassettes
Boston medical examiner Maura Isles and pregnant detective Jane Rizzoli 
stumble upon human trafficking when they assist a young woman from 
Belarus. Jane's husband, FBI agent Gabriel Dean, uncovers the 
mastermind behind the international sex scandal after Jane is held 
hostage. Violence and strong language. 2005.
RC 60781
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Books for Children

Cassettes Nonfiction

A Look at Pluto
RC 58230
by Salvatore Tocci
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Describes the discovery of Pluto, the ninth planet from the Sun. 
Includes a timeline of major developments in Pluto's exploration and 
study; highlights observations about its orbit, makeup, and moon. 
Features contributing scientists and includes a glossary. For grades 5-
8. 2003.
RC 58230
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Driving around the USA: Automobiles in American Life
RC 58235
by Martin W. Sandler
read by Cyn Delafield
1 cassette
Traces the development of the auto-mobile and its importance in 
twentieth-century America. Highlights such offshoots of the auto 
industry as car repair shops and hotels. Discusses issues of pollution 
control and computerization. Includes historical timeline. For grades 
4-7. 2003.
RC 58235
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Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude
RC 58850
by Louise Borden
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Explains in free verse how eighteenth-century Englishman John Harrison, 
a village clockmaker, invented the chronometer that enabled sea 
captains to avoid veering off course on their long voyages. For grades 
2-4. 2004.
RC 58850
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Mexico and Central America: A Fiesta of Cultures, Crafts, and 
Activities for Ages Eight to Twelve
RC 59475
by Mary C. Turck
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Describes a variety of Mexican and Central American cultures, including 
the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Covers issues of sweatshops and 
illegal emigration. Features dozens of activities, from plays and poems 
to arts, crafts, and cookery. Includes instructions for making an "eye 
of God" and a piata. For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 59475
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Madam President
RC 59696
by Catherine Thimmesh
read by Victoria Wei Gordon
1 cassette
Brief biographical sketches highlight the evolution of women in 
politics, both in the United States and abroad. Stresses the 
achievements and importance of twenty-three women and includes 
accompanying quotations. Profiles Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, 
Sandra Day O'Connor, and Margaret Thatcher, among others. For grades 4-
7. 2004.
RC 59696
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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
RC 59991
retold by Virginia Hamilton
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette
Animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom shape this 
anthology of retold African American folktales, born of slaves' sorrow 
but passed on in hope. Includes several stories where Bruh Rabbit 
triumphs. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 
1985. 
RC 59991
##

Pterosaurs: Rulers of the Skies in the Dinosaur Age
RC 60080
by Caroline Arnold
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Overview of scientists' discoveries about the huge flying reptiles that 
lived more than sixty-five million years ago. Discusses Pterosaurs' 
relationship to dinosaurs, their physical appearance and behavior, and 
possible causes of their extinction. For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 60080
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Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, 
Fascinating Facts, and More
RC 60093
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
A calendar lists each month's birthdays-of people, inventions, or 
historical events. Facts and poems for specific dates follow. For 
example, November 10, 1903, cited for the invention of the windshield 
wiper, is accompanied by Rebecca Kai Dotlich's poem "Windshield 
Wipers." For grades 4-7. 2005.
RC 60093
##

Outside and Inside Killer Bees
RC 60122
by Sandra Markle
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Discusses the many similar physical characteristics of honeybees and 
killer bees that make it difficult to identify killer bees without 
examining their DNA. Explains the main difference: behavior. For grades 
3-6. 2004.
RC 60122
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A Dream of Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1968
RC 60128
by Diane McWhorter
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Concise history of the civil rights struggle by a Pulitzer Prize-
winning writer who in 1963 was a sixth-grader living in Birmingham, 
Alabama. The author recalls events from the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown 
v. Board of Education decision to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 
assassination in 1968. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 2004.
RC 60128
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Emily Post's The Guide to Good Manners for Kids
RC 60129
by Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
A comprehensive guide to good manners based on respect, consideration, 
and honesty. Explains everyday etiquette for thank-you letters, 
introductions, e-mail and other computer tasks, cell phone use, school 
and social events, as well as hospital, religious, and travel 
occasions. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.
RC 60129
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For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books, 2000-2001
RC 60131
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Catalog of books for children, from preschool to high school, produced 
in braille and audiocassette formats by the National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped during 2000 and 2001. Includes 
separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, and young 
adults. 2001.
RC 60131
##

For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books, 2002-2003
RC 60335
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Catalog of books for children, from preschool to high school, produced 
in braille and audiocassette formats by the National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped during 2002 and 2003. Includes 
separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, young adults, 
and books in Spanish. 2005.
RC 60335
##

World War II for Kids: A History with Twenty-one Activities
RC 60136
by Richard Panchyk
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Describes the causes and history of World War II. Includes excerpts 
from letters of soldiers, nurses, and civilians. Suggests activities 
related to the war effort, such as making a bandage or a ration kit, 
playing a mortar game, and planting a victory garden. For grades 5-8. 
2002. 
RC 60136
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Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies
RC 60137
by Zahi Hawass
read by John Polk
1 cassette
True accounts of archaeology and excavated treasures told by the 
director of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt. His discussion 
of curses on tombs includes reports on the series of bad events and 
sudden deaths that occurred after the discovery of King Tut's burial 
site. For grades 4-7. 2004. 
RC 60137
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Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks
RC 60155
by Kenneth Mallory
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Marine biologist Pete Klimley, an expert on all nine types of 
hammerhead sharks, explains how he studies and tracks them. Discusses 
Klimley's theories about hammerhead navigation and describes the making 
of an IMAX documentary called Island of the Sharks near Costa Rica. For 
grades 4-7. 2001. 
RC 60155
##

The Bug Scientists
RC 60167
by Donna M. Jackson
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Profiles three entomologists, whose careers involve the study of 
insects. Combines biographical information about the scientists with 
facts about insects and their behavior. Discusses monarch butterflies; 
the life cycle of blow flies, which are used in forensics; ant 
colonies; and handling insects featured in movies. For grades 4-7. 
2002. 
RC 60167
##

Mysteries of History
RC 60176
by Robert Stewart
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Examines evidence surrounding legendary unsolved mysteries. Includes 
the building of Egypt's pyramids, the question of King Arthur's 
existence, skepticism about Marco Polo's travels, the El Dorado riddle, 
suspicions about Napoleon's death, the truth behind Custer's "last 
stand," and theories about President Kennedy's assassination. For 
grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
RC 60176
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Haiku: Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids
RC 60202
by Patricia Donegan
read by Lewis Grenville
1 cassette
Introduces the form of Japanese poetry known as haiku, explores the 
seven keys to writing it, and provides instructions for projects 
including making a book. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2003. 
RC 60202
##

Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs; a Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for 
Children and Parents
RC 60203
compiled by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Traditional stories based on the Qur'an, folktales, and heroes of the 
Muslim world, imparting ethical and spiritual values. In "The Castle in 
Cordoba," a judge uses a donkey and a bag of dirt to teach a king a 
lesson about justice. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2004. 
RC 60203
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Between Heaven and Earth: Birds Tales from around the World
RC 60354
by Howard Norman
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Five stories from Australia, Norway, Sri Lanka, China, and Matabeleland 
(in Africa) featuring birds that complicate human lives. In "The Bird 
Who Sang like a Warthog," a young husband is jealous of his blind 
brother-in-law's ability to recognize bird calls and tries to cheat 
him. For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 60354
##

Sickle Cell Disease
RC 60361
by Oliver Gillie
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Explains this inherited disease-when and how it was first diagnosed, 
its effects on the body, and practical measures for controlling it. 
Discusses treatment and research and includes personal accounts from 
sickle cell anemia sufferers. For grades 5-8. 2004.
RC 60361
##

Antarctica: Journeys to the South Pole
RC 60370
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Discusses exploration of the icy continent from James Cook's voyage in 
1772 to the expeditions of Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton, and 
Roald Amundsen in the early 1900s. Describes the dangers caused by 
hazardous travel conditions and limited equipment, provisions, 
communication, and scientific knowledge. For grades 6-9. 2004.
RC 60370
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The Behavior Survival Guide for Kids: How to Make Good Choices and Stay 
out of Trouble
RC 60401
by Tom McIntyre
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Explains the meaning of behavior disorders, or BD. Focuses on learning 
to take charge of your own behavior and developing skills to manage 
emotions and obtain fair treatment from teachers, family, and friends. 
Includes personal accounts of handling difficult situations. For grades 
5-8. 2003.
RC 60401
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Cassettes Fiction

Play Ball! Scrappers, Book 1
RC 57687
by Dean Hughes
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette
When Trent and Robbie miss the application deadline to join the middle 
school summer baseball league, their only option is to quickly organize 
a full team of their own. But finding enough players, a sponsor, and a 
coach is not the end of their problems. For grades 3-6. 1999.
RC 57687
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Trouble in the Barkers' Class
RC 57884
by Tomie De Paola
read by Ligaya Romero
1 cassette
Carole Anne, the new girl in twins Morgie and Moffie's class, is a 
bully, and the kids ignore her. But Morgie discovers why Carole Anne 
misbehaves and finds a way to help her. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.
RC 57884
##

It Came from beneath the Bed!
RC 57885
by James Howe
read by Peggy Gilleland
1 cassette
Wirehaired dachshund Howie, with help from his Uncle Harold, writes a 
story about how he, Howie, saves the world from human owner Pete's 
science experiment gone awry. For grades 3-6. 2002.
RC 57885
##

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
RC 58856
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
High-spirited Rebecca leaves her widowed mother and six siblings at 
Sun-nybrook Farm to live with her two spinster aunts in Riverboro. She 
brings zest and grace into their gloomy home and dull lives. For grades 
3-6. 1903.
RC 58856
##

A Boy No More
RC 59432
by Harry Mazer
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
After his father is killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Adam, his 
mother, and sister are evacuated to California. Adam deals with his 
feelings about the war, Japanese internment camps, and his own 
identity. Sequel to Boy at War (RC 52594). For grades 6-9. 2004.
RC 59432
##

Saba: Under the Hyena's Foot; Girls of Many Lands
RC 59435
by Jane Kurtz
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Ethiopia, 1846. Twelve-year-old Saba and her brother, Mesfin, are 
kidnapped from their poor country grandmother and brought to the royal 
palace. They learn that their great-uncle is the emperor and that Saba 
is to be married. For grades 6-9. 2003.
RC 59435
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The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse: A Boxcar Children Mystery
RC 59436
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Rick Wiseman
1 cassette
The Alden children help out behind the scenes at the Greenfield 
Museum's new exhibit on ancient Egypt and learn about life thousands of 
years ago. But when bad luck strikes, the siblings think it could be 
the mummy's curse. For grades 3-6. 2002. 
RC 59436
##

The Stuffed Bear Mystery: A Boxcar Children Mystery
RC 59443
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Grandfather James takes Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny to the Teddy 
Bear Jamboree, where they learn how the stuffed animals are made and 
repaired. But when a valuable bear is stolen from the toy hospital, the 
kids begin an investigation. For grades 3-6. 2002. 
RC 59443
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The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds: The Donner Party Expedition
RC 59447
by Rodman Philbrick
read by Dave Corey
1 cassette
In this fictionalized chronicle, fifteen-year-old orphan Douglas Deeds 
keeps a journal of his wagon train journey with the ill-fated Donner 
party. The settlers become stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains in 
the winter of 1846-1847 and resort to cannibalism to survive. For 
grades 4-7. 2001.
RC 59447
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A Perfect Father's Day
RC 59456
by Eve Bunting
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
For Father's Day, four-year-old Susie treats her dad to a series of 
special activities that just happen to be all her own favorite things 
to do. For preschool-grade 2. 1991.
RC 59456
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Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe
RC 59552
by Bette Greene
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette (Reissue)
African American schoolgirl Beth Lambert loves Philip Hall, the cutest, 
smartest boy in class, but feels confused when he doesn't invite her to 
his birthday party. During a run-in with turkey thieves and other 
adventures on her family's Arkansas farm, Beth tries to understand 
Philip's friendship. For grades 5-8. 1974. 
RC 59552
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Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci: The Time Warp Trio
RC 59856
by Jon Scieszka
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
In a time travel adventure to Renaissance Italy, Fred, Joe, and Sam da 
Brooklyn meet the artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. 
Their escapades threaten to land them in a toilet-scrubbing detail for 
the sixteenth-century Italian army. For grades 3-6. 2004. 
RC 59856
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Jackie's Wild Seattle
RC 59876
by Will Hobbs
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Shannon and her little brother, Cody, who is still 
coping with witnessing the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New 
York City, spend the summer helping their uncle Neal at a wildlife 
rescue center in Washington state. For grades 5-8. 2003. 
RC 59876
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Who Let the Ghosts Out? Mostly Ghostly, Book 1
RC 59885
by R.L. Stine
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Max the Brainimon suddenly finds himself haunted by two friendly child 
ghosts, Tara and Nicky. The ghosts need Max's help to fight Phears, an 
evil ghost, but Max is reluctant to become involved until Tara and 
Nicky make him an offer he can't turn down. For grades 3-6. 2004. 
RC 59885
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Things I Learned in Second Grade
RC 59886
by Amy Schwartz
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Andrew Henry Smith describes his achievements in Ms. Jones's class, the 
books he read, the friends he made, and ways he changed during the 
year. Andrew is curious about many things, including what he will learn 
in third grade. For grades K-3. 2004. 
RC 59886
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The Conch Bearer: The Brotherhood of the Conch, Book 1
RC 59926
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Anand's family has fallen on hard times, so now he 
works as a tea stall boy in Kolkata, India. Anand's adventure begins 
when a healer asks him to safely return a magical conch shell to its 
rightful home high in the Himalayan mountains. For grades 5-8. 2003. 
RC 59926
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The Best Halloween Ever
RC 60024
by Barbara Robinson
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
The Herdman children create mayhem every year, so the town mayor 
cancels Halloween and trick-or-treating. Instead, the principal plans a 
safe, controlled holiday party at school, under-estimating the 
Herdmans, who make their own plans. For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 60024
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Wishing on the Midnight Star: My Asperger Brother
RC 60025
by Nancy Ogaz
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Shy thirteen-year-old Alex Stone wants to impress his classmate Brianna 
Santos, avoid the neighborhood bully, and be a normal teenager, but he 
has to watch over Nic, his older, autistic brother. That complicates 
everything until he realizes how much he loves Nic. For grades 5-8. 
2004. 
RC 60025
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Mouse's Halloween Party
RC 60030
by Jeanne Modesitt
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Mouse is excited about having a Halloween party. He invites Pig, who 
bursts into tears because she was also planning a party for the same 
day. Mouse feels sad until he figures out how he and Pig can both be 
happy. Includes instructions for two games. For grades K-3. 2004. 
RC 60030
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Gifts
RC 60031
by Ursula K. Le Guin
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
The Uplands. Orrec and Gry, friends since childhood, choose to deny 
their powerful inherited abilities. Orrec prevents his glance from 
unleashing destruction by covering his eyes, and Gry refuses to call 
animals to their death. Orrec's decision disrupts the balance between 
rival family talents. For grades 6-9. 2004. 
RC 60031
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Six Haunted Hairdos: The Hamlet Chronicles
RC 60036
by Gregory Maguire
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
With the help of their teacher Miss Earth, the all-boy Copycats and the 
all-girl Tattletales clubs decide to cooperate for once! The students 
want to assist the ghosts of a baby elephant and a herd of mastodons 
that appear near their small town of Hamlet, Vermont. For grades 3-6. 
1997.
RC 60036
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The People of Sparks
RC 60098
by Jeanne DuPrau
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Lina and Doon, from The City of Ember (RC 59907), help relocate fellow 
underground Ember inhabitants to the surface town of Sparks. At first 
residents of Sparks and Ember share food and shelter. But when 
resources become scarce, the two groups begin to fight. For grades 5-8. 
2004.
RC 60098
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My Kindergarten
RC 60156
by Rosemary Wells
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Explores the exciting world of kindergarten, progressing month by month 
through the school year. Includes holiday and seasonal information, 
poems, and rhymes. Describes learning activities such as adopting a 
tree, performing on musical instruments, measuring, and playing a 
variation of the animal/mineral/vegetable game. For pre-school-grade 2. 
2004. 
RC 60156
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Savage Sam
RC 60165
by Fred Gipson
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette (Reissue)
1870s. An Apache war party captures Travis Coates, his brother Arliss, 
and their neighbor Lisbeth and takes them far from their Texas home. 
The children's only hope of rescue lies in Savage Sam, a trailhound and 
son of Old Yeller (RC 47404), catching their scent. For grades 5-8. 
1962.
RC 60165
##

Girls Rule!
RC 60175
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
read by John Polk
1 cassette
The Hatford boys and the Malloy girls have only two weeks to earn the 
twenty dollars they each need to participate in the June Strawberry 
Festival Parade. Their cooperative venture does not go as planned. 
Sequel to Boys in Control (RC 59589). For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 60175
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It's a Miracle! A Hanukkah Storybook
RC 60212
by Stephanie Spinner
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
This is Owen's first year to light the Hanukkah candles on the menorah. 
On each of the eight nights of Hanukkah his grandmother tells him a 
bedtime story. The last story makes him especially happy. Includes the 
Hanukkah legend and blessings and a glossary. For grades K-3. 2003. 
RC 60212
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Leyla: The Black Tulip
RC 60213
by Alev Lytle Croutier
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
1720, Caucasus Mountains. Twelve-year-old Muslim Leyla sells herself to 
Turkish marriage brokers to support her fatherless family. But she 
learns that instead of becoming a bride she is headed for slavery in an 
Istanbul har-em. There she develops her gardening and painting talents. 
For grades 6-9. 2003.
RC 60213
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Desperate Measures: Jennie McGrady Mystery, Book 11
RC 60220
by Patricia H. Rushford
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Jennie visits a mink farm where her friend Scott Chambers, an animal 
rights activist, has recently started working. When mink from a 
neighboring fur farm are intentionally released and the farmer 
disappears, Jennie fears Scott is responsible. For grades 6-9. 1998. 
RC 60220
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book
RC 60228
by Cynthia Rylant
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Since he has to stay indoors during a snow storm, Mr. Putter decides to 
write a mystery novel. But writing a book isn't as easy as he thought. 
His neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, likes the list he wrote instead and cheers 
him up. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2004.
RC 60228
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Robert and the Back-to-School Special
RC 60234
by Barbara Seuling
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Robert refuses a barbershop haircut before school starts, but having 
his best friend Paul cut his hair becomes a disaster. While his hair 
grows out, he makes a friend in a nursing home. Best of all, his father 
helps him plan a Halloween party. Chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2002.
RC 60234
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The Search for Belle Prater
RC 60282
by Ruth White
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Virginia, 1950s. Seventh-graders Woodrow, his cousin Gypsy, and their 
new friend Cassie, who is gifted with second sight, set off to find 
Wood-row's missing mother. They encounter some unlikely and intriguing 
coincidences along the way. Sequel to Belle Prater's Boy (RC 45802). 
For grades 5-8. 2005.
RC 60282
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The Golden Goose
RC 60313
by Dick King-Smith
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Farmer Skint and his family on Woebegone Farm have fallen on hard 
times. Finally their luck improves with the arrival of a special golden 
goose they name Joy. First Farmer Skint wins a lottery, and then things 
get even better. For grades 2-4. 2003.
RC 60313
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Sky
RC 60343
by Pamela Porter
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Blackfeet Reservation, northern Montana; 1964. Eleven-year-old Georgia 
Salois is living with her grandparents when a dam breaks, sweeping away 
their home, barn, and sheep. After the flood, Georgia finds a foal she 
names Sky that helps her recover. For grades 3-6. 2004.
RC 60343
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Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries
RC 60344
by Donna Jo Napoli and Robert Furrow
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Sly, also known as Sylvia, starts a detective agency, Sleuth for Hire. 
Her first case is to figure out why Kate's cat is so fat when Kate 
feeds her so little. Sly solves this problem and two other mysteries 
involving pets, friends, and neighbors. For grades 2-4. 2005.
RC 60344
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Figs and Fate: Stories about Growing Up in the Arab World Today
RC 60355
by Elsa Marston
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Five stories portraying teenagers in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and a 
Palestinian refugee camp. In "Faces" Suhayl overcomes his own sadness 
about his parents' divorce by preparing his mother a surprise meal in 
hopes of bringing a smile to her face. For grades 6-9. 2005.
RC 60355
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Foreign Language Books

Spanish

Un Hroe entre Nosotros (Let's Roll! Finding Hope in the Midst of 
Crisis)
RC 58979
por Lisa Beamer
ledo por Mara Pino
2 cassettes
La viuda de Todd Beamer habla de su esposo que muri luchando contra 
los terroristas del 11 de septiembre de 2001 en el Vuelo 93, que al fin 
cay en Pennsylvania. Habla de la vida de Todd, cristiano de valores 
tradicionales, que se sacrific por otros, y tambin habla de su 
propria vida despus de ese aterradora da. (The widow of Todd Beamer, 
who led fellow passengers against terrorists onboard Flight 93, which 
crashed in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001, describes her late 
husband's life. Todd, a devout Christian family man, was raised with 
traditional values that enabled him to risk his life for others.) 2002.
RC 58979
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Jugando con Chicos (Playing with Boys)
RC 60953
por Alisa Valds-Rodrguez
ledo por Mara Pino
3 cassettes
Tres improbables amigas latinas buscan el xito en Los Angeles. Alexis 
es representante de msicos, Marcella es actriz de televisin y Olivia 
es escritor. Las tres se reunen con sus talentos diversos para realizar 
una obra dramtica de revolucionarios salvadoreos. Y al mismo tiempo 
encuentran el amor. (An unlikely threesome of Latina women combine 
their distinct talents to take Los Angeles by storm. Talent agent 
Alexis wants to cast soap opera star Marcella in screenwriter Olivia's 
play about Salvadoran revolutionaries. And then there are the men in 
their lives.) 2004.
RC 60953
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Las Siete Creencias: Una Gua para Ayudar a las Latinas a Reconocer y 
Superar la Depresin (The Seven Beliefs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help 
Latinas Recognize and Overcome Depression)
RC 60961
por Belisa Lozano-Vranich y Jorge Petit
ledo por Mara Pino
2 cassettes
Dndose cuenta que la comunidad latinoamericana no se acostumbra 
enfrentarse a los problemas mentales, la autora anima a las latinas 
mismas a buscar ayuda profesional contra la depresin. Presenta siete 
creencias para conseguir una vida equilibrada, y describe las 
experiencias de pacientes, ofrece puntos motivacionales, hace 
sugerencias terapeticas y cita otras lecturas y recursos al respecto. 
(Discusses the Latin American community's perceived reluctance to deal 
with mental health issues and encourages Latinas to seek professional 
help for depression. Suggests seven beliefs necessary for a balanced 
life. Includes testimonials, motivational tips, therapy options, 
recommended readings, and lists of organizations and other re-sources.) 
2004.
RC 60961
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Los Monstruos Ovparos de Marte: Escalofros (Egg Monsters from Mars: 
Goosebumps)
RC 60963
por R.L. Stine
ledo por Mara Pino
1 cassette
Durante la fiesta de cumpleaos de su hermanita, Dennis toma parte en 
una cacera de huevos y, sin esperar, encuentra un huevo grande y verde 
con venas azules y pulsantes. Puesto que quiere ser cientfico, Dennis 
lleva el huevo, esperando con mucha anticipacin hasta que abra-pero lo 
que sale no parece a ninguna criatura que conoce. Para grados 3 a 6. 
(During an egg hunt at his younger sister's birthday party, Dennis 
finds a large green egg with pulsing veins. As a budding scientist, 
Dennis eagerly waits for it to hatch, but what comes out looks like no 
known creature. For grades 3-6.) 1996.
RC 60963
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Ramona Empieza el Curso (Ramona Quimby, Age Eight)
RC 60964
por Beverly Cleary
ledo por Mara Pino
1 cassette
Ramona empieza el tercer grado, mientras que su padre regresa a la 
universidad para estudiar el arte. La vida de la familia se pone 
difcil con la madre que trabaja y el padre que estudia, pero los 
Quimby quedan unidos a pesar de todo. Para grados 3 a 6. (As Ramona 
enters third grade, her father returns to college to become an art 
teacher. Having a working mother and a student father is tough on the 
family, but the Quimbys stick together through good times and bad. For 
grades 3-6.) 1981.
RC 60964
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Milagros de Tu Diario Vivir (Miracles: Inviting the Extraordinary into 
Your Life)
RC 60965
por Richard Webster
ledo por Juan Ramrez
2 cassettes
Describe los milagros religiosos y curativos y las tcnicas para 
atraerlos a su vida. Ensea las herramientas como el ritual hawaiano 
para realizar los deseos del corazn tanto como la escritura automtica 
para recibir direccin de su yo superior. Tambin habla de la magia, de 
hechizos y del sistema de chakras. (Author discusses religious and 
healing miracles and suggests techniques for realizing them. De-scribes 
learning tools, including the Hawaiian ritual for achieving desires and 
automatic writing for receiving higher guidance. Also covers magic, the 
chakra system, and amulets.) 2004.
RC 60965
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Gloria Estefan
RC 60969
por Rebecca Stefoff
ledo por Juan Ramrez
1 cassette
Biografa de la valiente estrella cantante que super muchos obstculos 
para llegar a la cima del mundo msico latino. Habla de sus races 
cubanas, su traslado a Miami, su matrimonio, su carrera y el espantoso 
accidente que casi le cost la vida. Para alumnos de escuela secundaria 
y lectores mayores. (Biography of the famous singer, born in Cuba, and 
her rise to the top of the Latin pop music world. Discusses her 
family's move to Miami and her marriage, career, and courage in re-
covering from a horrible accident that almost ended her life. For 
junior and senior high and older readers.) 1995.
RC 60969
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Diarios de Motocicleta: Notas de Viaje por Amrica Latina (The 
Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey)
RC 60971
por Ernesto "Che"  Guevara
ledo por Juan Ramrez
2 cassettes
En 1952, Guevara, un estudiante de medicina de veintitrs aos, hizo un 
viaje por los caminos de Amrica Latina. En su diario describe las 
experiencias de un joven de la clase privilegiado argentino que 
disfruta de un viaje de ocio de casi un ao. Pero a la vez, revela los 
pensamientos nacientes del futuro revolutionario en que iba a 
transformarse. (Guevara's diary of his 1952 trip through Latin America 
when he was a twenty-three-year-old Argentinian medical student. Among 
the musings of a privileged youth taking a year off for a road trip, he 
also reveals hints of the revolutionary he was to become.) 2004.
RC 60971
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Talking Book Magazines

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

American Heritage (8 issues)
Analog Science Fiction and Fact (11 issues)
Asimov's Science Fiction (11 issues)
The Atlantic Monthly (11 issues; combined issue July-August)
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; 12 issues)
Bon Apptit (monthly)
Buenhogar (Spanish; monthly)
Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating 
      libraries, bimonthly)
Consumer Reports (monthly)
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and                   
Country (bimonthly)
Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National
      Geographic Kids, 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, The Johns Hopkins
      Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health
      Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter, monthly)
Horticulture (6 issues)
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 Kids (for children and teens, on
      one cassette with Cricket, monthly)
National Review (25 issues)
The New York Times Book Review (weekly)
Outdoor Life (10 issues; combined issues June-July,
       December-January)
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 & Leisure (monthly)
True West (monthly)
U.S. News and World Report (weekly)
The Writer (12 issues)
Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)