Cassette Books 2006

National Library Service for the 
Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress
Washington 2007

Adult Nonfiction

Adventure

Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 58934
by Aron Ralston
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Spring 2003. Author's account of becoming trapped while hiking in the 
Utah wilderness. The twenty-eight-year-old recalls the five days he 
spent alone in a canyon pinned in place by a boulder. Describes his 
desperate decision to amputate his own arm, rappel down, and seek help. 
Strong language. Bestseller. 2004.

The Last Frontier RC 59082
edited by Jill Shepherd
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Fifty-eight of Alaska magazine's most compelling tales of survival, 
exploration, and adventure published between 1935 and 2002. Articles 
about diverse topics from wildlife management issues to heroic sled 
dogs depict the fantastic landscape and its inhabitants as well as 
record the ever-changing face of America's largest state. 2002.

Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival RC 59646
by Dean King
read by Ray Childs
3 cassettes
King blends two first-hand accounts with copious research to recount 
the 1815 wreck of the U.S. merchant ship Commerce off the west coast of 
Africa and the crew's captivity. Describes the desert climate, local 
customs, nomadic life, heatstroke, starvation, and cruel enslavement 
endured by the sailors. 2004.

Animals and Wildlife

Angel Animals: Exploring Our Spiritual Connection with Animals RC 60348
by Allen Anderson and Linda Anderson
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Gathering of personal reports on the depth of the bond between animals, 
both wild and domestic, and humans. Contributors demonstrate the many 
ways that creatures positively influenced their lives and taught them 
how to cope with relationships, life's challenges, and loss. Includes 
biographical information and ideas for meditation. 1999.

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 dothrough 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.

The Lady and the Panda: The True Adventures of the First American 
Explorer to Bring Back China's Most Exotic Animal RC 60516
by Vicki Constantine Croke
read by Lorna Raver
2 cassettes
Account of bohemian Manhattan socialite Ruth Harkness, who traveled to 
China in 1936 to fulfill her late husband's mission to bring a giant 
panda to America. Describes her difficulties in capturing the cub, Su-
Lin, and struggle to keep him alive. 2005.

Love in the Lead: The Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog RC 60083
by Peter Brock Putnam
read by Mark Delgado
2 cassettes
History of The Seeing Eye organization of Morristown, New Jersey, 
founded in 1929 for the education of blind individuals and guide dogs. 
Second edition adds information to the 1979 original on developments in 
the breeding, raising, and training of seeing eye dogs. 1997.

Monarch of Deadman Bay: The Life and Death of a Kodiak Bear RC 59487
by Roger A. Caras
read by Michael Russotto
1 cassette
A study of Kodiak Island, Alaska, and the species of brown bear unique 
to the region. Follows a single male, Monarch, who becomes a mankiller. 
Surveys his environment, notes the habits of his kind, and relates the 
ongoing struggle between primordial carnivore and man. 1969.

The Race to Save the Lord God Bird RC 59406
by Phillip Hoose
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Chronicles the history and habitat of the ivory-billed woodpecker, or 
"Lord God bird," in the United States and its gradual extinction due to 
logging and other environmental disasters. Discusses the necessity of 
preserving endangered species and their homes. For senior high and 
older readers. 2004. 

Search for the Golden Moon Bear: Science and Adventure in Southeast 
Asia RC 59135
by Sy Montgomery
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Author of Journey of the Pink Dolphins (RC 51514) recounts accompanying 
biologist Gary Galbreath to Southeast Asia in pursuit of a mysterious 
blond bear, possibly a new bear species. They traverse mountain 
jungles, land-mined forests, and marketplaces to look for animals and 
gather hairs for DNA clues to the golden bear's evolution. 2002.

The Arts

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.

Impressionist Quartet: The Intimate Genius of Manet and Morisot, Degas 
and Cassatt RC 60835
by Jeffrey Meyers
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Prolific biographer details the intertwined lives of four Parisian 
Impressionist painters of the nineteenth century. Describes their 
complex relationships and rivalry and reexamines their art. Portrays 
bohemian Edouard Manet and his intimate friend, Berthe Morisot, as well 
as visually impaired Edgar Degas and his close companion, American-born 
Mary Cassatt. 2005.

Mao's Last Dancer RC 60921
by Li Cunxin
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Memoir of a Chinese ballet dancer who was chosen from a poor commune at 
age eleven to join Madame Mao's dance school in Beijing. The author 
describes his childhood, rigorous training, cultural exchange with the 
Houston Ballet, and 1981 defection to the West. 2003.

Margot Fonteyn RC 60536
by Meredith Daneman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Biography of Great Britain's Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Chronicles 
Fonteyn's life (19191991) and career from her birth as Peggy Hookham 
and her training at the Royal Ballet to her adventures in bohemian 
London and marriage to Tito Arias. Recounts her triumphs and her dance 
partners, including Russian defector Rudolf Nureyev. 2004.

Astronomy and Space Exploration

Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe RC 60171
by Simon Singh
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
A history of scientific thought on the birth of the universe, focusing 
on the "big bang" theory's gradual acceptance during the twentieth 
century. Covers the role of telescopes and modern technology in 
gathering data and developing methodical proof. Includes profiles of 
subject specialists, outlining their debates on fundamental issues. 
2004.

A Briefer History of Time RC 60679
by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
read by Erik Davies
1 cassette
An updated and more accessible version of A Brief History of Time (RC 
26996). Emphasizes the concept of a dynamic cosmos, incorporating 
scientific knowledge from research and space explorationby the Hubble 
Space telescope and satellitesnot available in the previous 1988 
publication. 2005.

Comm Check . . . The Final Flight of Shuttle Columbia RC 60047
by Michael Cabbage and William Harwood
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Journalists chronicle the last mission of the space shuttle Columbia 
that disintegrated upon re-entry on February 1, 2003, killing seven 
astronauts. Behind-the-scenes account details the accident, believed to 
be caused by wing damage from foam insulation debris. Covers the 
subsequent investigation and the tragedy's repercussions for the 
shuttle program. 2004.

Fallen Astronauts: Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon RC 60535
by Colin Burgess and Kate Doolan
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Profiles the eight American astronauts who lost their lives before the 
1969 lunar landing of Apollo 11, three in a well-publicized launch pad 
fire, four in aircraft accidents, and another in an automobile crash. 
Also commemorates their counterparts, the Russian cosmonauts who died 
during the superpowers' space race. 2003.

Gus Grissom: The Lost Astronaut RC 60634
by Ray E. Boomhower
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Biography of one of the seven original Mercury astronauts, Virgil I. 
"Gus" Grissom. Follows Grissom's selection by NASA in 1959 and his 
missions in space. Describes the catastrophic fire in the Apollo 1 
spacecraft that killed him, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee on January 27, 
1967 at Cape Kennedy. 2004.

Light This Candle: The Life and Times of Alan Shepard, America's First 
Spaceman RC 59129
by Neal Thompson
read by Dan Bloom
4 cassettes
Journalist describes how NASA chose Mercury Seven's Alan Shepard (1923 
1998) as the first American in space. Drawing on exclusive access to 
private papers and interviews, Thompson portrays Shepard as impatient, 
driven, womanizing, and competitive. Details his life and career 
before, during, and after the space program. Strong language. 2004.

The Planets RC 60665
by Dava Sobel
read by Lorna Raver
1 cassette
Author of Galileo's Daughter (RC 48871) describes the origins and 
oddities of the planets in our solar system. Each planet inspires the 
author's reflections on art, culture, or astrology, as well as 
scientific knowledge. In her essay on the sun, Sobel opines on the 
birth of the universe. 2005.

Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet 
RC 60732
by Steven Squyres
read by Michael Prichard
3 cassettes
The author, a geologist and lead scientist for NASA's 2004 mission to 
Mars, describes his team's frantic two-year preparation for the launch. 
Discusses efforts to design rovers Spirit and Opportunity to fit aboard 
the spacecraft. Some strong language. 2005.

Space Odyssey: The First Forty Years of Space Exploration RC 59478
by Serge Brunier
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
French journalist chronicles the landmark achievements of humankind's 
space ventures from Yuri Gagarin's inaugural flight and Neil 
Armstrong's first steps on the moon to twenty-first-century Mars 
probes. Discusses Russian and American missions, technological 
developments, the International Space Station, challenges posed by deep 
space exploration, and more. 2000.

The Worlds of Galileo: The Inside Story of NASA's Mission to Jupiter RC 
59581
by Michael Hanlon
read by Dan Willems
2 cassettes
Behind-the-scenes look at the American spacecraft Galileo, its 
engineering and design team, and its prolonged interplanetary journey 
beginning October 18, 1989. Details the probe's two dozen orbits of 
Jupiter and data it transmitted concerning the moon Europa's ice and 
Io's volcanoes. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.

Biography

Against All Odds: My Story RC 60819
by Chuck Norris
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Autobiography of international karate champion and star of television's 
Walker, Texas Ranger. Norris (b. 1940) describes his Irish and Native 
American heritage, tumultuous childhood, military service in Korea, 
martial arts career, acting roles, charity work, faith, and family. 
2004.

Alice Walker: A Life RC 59554
by Evelyn C. White
read by Gabra Zackman
3 cassettes
Chronicles the life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color 
Purple (RC 58842). Traces Walker's experiences as the daughter of 
Georgia sharecroppers, an acclaimed writer, and wife of a white NAACP 
lawyer. Explores her feminist and civil rights activism. Strong 
language. 2004.

American Jezebel: The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who 
Defied the Puritans RC 58899
by Eve LaPlante
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Journalist details the life of the Massachusetts wife, mother, midwife, 
theologian, and social reformer who was expelled from the state in 1637 
for heresy. Describes Hutchinson's resettlement in the Rhode Island 
colony, which she cofounded, and her legacy as founding mother of 
religious tolerance, gender equality, and free speech. 2004.

Birth and Rebirth on an Alaskan Island: The Life of an Alutiiq Healer 
RC 59843
by Joanne B. Mulcahy
read by Gabra Zackman
2 cassettes
Midwife Mary Peterson, an Alutiiq elder, recalls her life in the remote 
village of Akhiok on Kodiak Island. Her history encompasses the 
evolution of women's healing roles, the bonds of the extended family, 
and the social upheaval in her traditional community brought about by 
alcohol abuse. 2001.

Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know 
and Every Adult Should Remember RC 60907
by John McCain
read by Arthur Morey
3 cassettes
Senator and author of Why Courage Matters (RC 58324) profiles heroes of 
exemplary character. Includes professional football player Pat Tillman, 
who gave up a lucrative career to serve his country in Afghanistan, and 
a Catholic priest at Auschwitz, who offered to change places with a 
condemned prisoner. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some 
violence. 2005.

Dear Senator: A Memoir by the Daughter of Strom Thurmond RC 60108
by Essie Mae Washington-Williams and William Stadiem
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
African American Essie Mae Washington describes her teen years when she 
discovered that her father was white South Carolina senator Strom 
Thurmond, a leading voice for racial segregation. She discusses her 
relationship with Thurmond and her struggle with his public image. 
2005.

The Fifth Book of Peace RC 59091
by Maxine Hong Kingston
read by Yolande Bavan
4 cassettes
Award-winning author of The Woman Warrior (RC 50624) opens her four-
part memoir by lamenting the destruction of a manuscript that burned up 
with her California home. She recreates that novel-in-progress here, 
gives a history of the lost Chinese Books of Peace, and reflects on her 
years running a writing workshop for veterans. 2003.

Heloise and Abelard: A New Biography RC 60356
by James Burge
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Details one of history's greatest love affairs. Examines epistolary 
evidence concerning twelfth-century lovers Abelard, an eminent 
theological philosopher in Paris, and Heloise, his intellectually 
gifted young pupil. Discusses in the context of medieval French culture 
the relationship's significant events, including Heloise's pregnancy, 
Abelard's castration, and their separate religious exiles. 2003.

In the Little World: A True Story of Dwarfs, Love, and Trouble RC 59313
by John H. Richardson
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Reporter's assignment to cover the Little People of America convention 
leads him to develop relationships with a group of dwarfs. He reveals 
intimate portraits of these men and women, including their reactions to 
his writing. Explores genetic factors and cultural stereotypes 
surrounding dwarfism. Some strong language. 2001.

Lucky Child: A Daughter of Cambodia Reunites with the Sister She Left 
Behind RC 60577
by Loung Ung
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Genocide survivor follows up her memoir First They Killed My Father (RC 
51298) with a dual account of her life in America and her older sister 
Chou's life in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge. Describes their 
disparate experiences and their 1995 reunion fifteen years after her 
departure. Some violence. 2005.

Magical Thinking: True Stories RC 59479
by Augusten Burroughs
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
The author of Running with Scissors (RC 54817) relates humorous 
anecdotes about his difficult childhood, advertising career, 
alcoholism, and quest for fulfillment as a writer and gay man. 
Burroughs recounts a relationship with an undertaker and his adventures 
with domestic help. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 
Bestseller. 2004.

Motherland: Beyond the Holocaust; a Mother-Daughter Journey to Reclaim 
the Past RC 59898
by Fern Schumer Chapman
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Both memoir of the author's mother, a Jewish escapee from 1938 Germany, 
and journal of the mother and daughter's visit to Stockstadt am Rhein. 
Relates their confronting an emotional legacy of wartime loss and 
survival, and the younger woman's learning about her heritage. National 
Jewish Book Award finalist. 2000. 

Mountains beyond Mountains RC 59188
by Tracy Kidder
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Cultural biography of Paul Farmer, physician, Harvard professor, 
anthropologist, and infectious disease specialist with a mission to 
improve medical conditions in remote locations. Recounts his founding 
of Partners in Health, recognition for creating a public health system 
in disease-ridden settlements of Haiti, and travels among unserved 
peoples in Latin America and Russia. 2003.

My Friend Leonard RC 60636
by James Frey
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Continues the memoir begun in A Million Little Pieces (RC 56290). 
Author Frey describes his emotional instability after being released 
from prison at age twenty-three. Relates seeking help from Leonard, his 
closest friend, a mobster who calls Frey "my son." Violence and strong 
language. Bestseller. 2005.

One Soldier's Story: A Memoir RC 60181
by Bob Dole
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Former 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.

The Orientalist: Solving the Mystery of a Strange and Dangerous Life RC 
60073
by Tom Reiss
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Biography of Lev Nussimbaum, a Russian Jew born in Azerbaijan in 1905. 
Describes his pattern of reinventing himself, eventually becoming known 
in the publishing world and to his wife as a swashbuckling Muslim 
writer. Reiss tracks identities Nussimbaum used in Europe's powerful 
intellectual and political circles between the World Wars. 2005.

Shakespeare: The Biography RC 60905
by Peter Ackroyd
read by Simon Vance
4 cassettes
The author of London (RC 54610) and The Life of Thomas More (RC 49033) 
explores the legendary playwright Shakespeare amidst the social, 
economic, literary, and political heyday of sixteenth-century England. 
Describes how the events of the extraordinary time Shakespeare 
inhabited affected and inspired the scribe. Some descriptions of sex 
and some violence. 2005.

Sharing Good Times RC 59329
by Jimmy Carter
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Former president Carter writes about his "more challenging, relaxing, 
and enjoyable experiences." He discusses personal hobbies, excursions 
to exotic places, volunteer work, fishing, family vacations, and 
ordinary moments. Along the way he relates his struggle to learn "the 
true sharing of equals" with his wife and children. Bestseller. 2004.

This I Believe: An A to Z of a Life RC 60592
by Carlos Fuentes
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Mexican-born novelist, author of The Old Gringo (RC 32879), records his 
memories and opinions in themed, alphabetically ordered vignettes. He 
recalls personal experiences with his wife and children; discusses 
literary works, theatre, and film; and reflects on love, jealousy, sex, 
God, politics, and globalization. 2005.

Too Close to the Falls RC 59929
by Catherine Gildiner
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Memoir of Gildiner's unconventional 1950s childhood in a New York small 
town near Niagara Falls. Gildiner recalls Catholic school and 
delivering prescriptions with Roy, a black employee at her father's 
pharmacy. Describes eccentric customers and other memorable adults. 
Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.

The Turkish Lover RC 59959
by Esmeralda Santiago
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
Puerto Rico-born Santiago continues the memoir begun in Almost a Woman 
(RC 53924). Recounts rebelling against her controlling mother and 
running off with Ulvi Dogan, a domineering Turkish filmmaker seventeen 
years her senior. After seven unhappy years she freed herself from 
Dogan's possessiveness and graduated from Harvard. 2004.

The Zanzibar Chest: A Story of Life, Love, and Death in Foreign Lands 
RC 59210
by Aidan Hartley
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Journalist covering Africa during the 1990s describes the wars and 
atrocities in Somalia, Rwanda, and elsewhere. Interweaves his British 
colonial background, his finding the diary of his father's shadowy 
friend Peter Davey in a carved chest, and his Arabian trek to unlock 
secrets of Davey's life. Some violence and some strong language. 2003.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Able! How One Company's Disabled Workforce Became the Key to 
Extraordinary Success RC 60457
by Nancy Henderson Wurst
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Outlines business practices of Habitat International, Inc., a Tennessee 
rug manufacturer with mentally and/or physically challenged employees. 
Relates father and son Saul and David Morris's initial reluctance to 
hire such workers, the challenges they faced, and the success they and 
their employees now enjoy. Includes testimonials from professionals and 
relatives. 2005.

Back in Action: An American Soldier's Story of Courage, Faith, and 
Fortitude RC 60456
by David Rozelle
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Autobiography of the first amputee recertified for active duty in the 
Iraqi war. Captain Rozelle describes his missions with the Third 
Armored Cavalry, the loss of his right foot, painful rehabilitation, 
and his clearance to rejoin his men. Strong language and some violence. 
2005.

Dressing Tips and Clothing Resources for Making Life Easier RC 60466
by Shelley Peterman Schwarz
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
The author, who has multiple sclerosis, discusses finding, making, or 
altering clothes that are fashionable and easy for people with physical 
challenges to wear. Includes shopping advice; tips on selecting 
garments, sizes, and materials; and techniques for making dressing less 
difficult. Includes resources. 2000.

Fly like a Bumblebee: A Blind Magician Shares His Most Powerful Secrets 
RC 59368
by R.W. Klamm
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Magician describes living with congenital optic atrophy disorder. He 
reveals with wit and humor how his profession helped to build his self-
confidence. He explains easy tricks that demonstrate the concept "the 
hand is quicker than the eye." 2004.

Ginny: A Love Remembered RC 61123
by Bob Artley
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Editorial cartoonist reminisces about his nearly fifty-year marriage 
with his wife, Ginny, whom he met when they both were in the service 
during World War II. Describes their family and careers running small-
town newspapers in the Midwest and Ginny's gradual deterioration from 
Alzheimer's disease in the 1980s. 1993.

In the Dark RC 59866
by Ruth Stone
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
More than one hundred poems by the National Book Award-winning author 
of In the Next Galaxy (RC 57465). Stone, who was born in 1915, writes 
of aging and her loss of vision in "Accepting" and "Floaters." Other 
verses explore science, politics, art, history, and the minutia of 
everyday life. 2004.

Living with Polio: The Epidemic and Its Survivors RC 60231
by Daniel J. Wilson
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
History professor and polio survivor relates accounts of polio patients 
during the mid-twentieth-century epidemics. Chronicles their 
experiences from diagnosis to rehabilitation and recoveryincluding, in 
some cases, dealing with post-polio syndrome. Highlights the emotional 
and physical struggles of living with a disability. 2005.

Love in the Lead: The Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog RC 60083
by Peter Brock Putnam
read by Mark Delgado
2 cassettes
History of The Seeing Eye organization of Morristown, New Jersey, 
founded in 1929 for the education of blind individuals and guide dogs. 
Second edition adds information to the 1979 original on developments in 
the breeding, raising, and training of seeing eye dogs. 1997.

Martial Arts for People with Disabilities RC 58849
by Chris McNab
read by Dave Corey
1 cassette
Instructions, tips, drills, and combat and self-defense techniques for 
individuals with upper-limb, lower-limb, and/or sensory and learning 
disabilities. Provides guidelines for selecting training programs and 
portrays athletes with acute disabilities who have succeeded in martial 
arts. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

Miracles Happen: One Mother, One Daughter, One Journey RC 59072
by Brooke Ellison and Jean Ellison
read by Mary Beth Wise
2 cassettes
Dual account of Jean Ellison and daughter Brooke, who at age eleven was 
struck by a car and left paralyzed from the neck down. They recall the 
accident, Brooke's battle to stay enrolled in school, her graduation 
from Harvard, and the nature of their extraordinary bond. 2001.

Only a Mother Could Love Him: My Life with and Triumph over ADD RC 
60824
by Ben Polis
read by Mark Delgado
1 cassette
Autobiography of an Australian with attention deficit hyperactivity 
disorder. At age nineteen he describes the difficulties he encountered 
growing up at home and school. Offers advice to parents about selecting 
schools, teachers, and medication; handling homework, discipline, and 
relationships; and other issues. Preface by Dr. Edward M. Hallowell. 
2001.

Queer Crips: Disabled Gay Men and Their Stories RC 60455
edited by Bob Guter and John R. Killacky
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Anthology of writing by gay men with spinal cord injuries, mobility and 
neuromuscular disorders, deafness, blindness, spina bifida, AIDS, and 
other afflictions. Thirty-five poems, essays, performance pieces, and 
interviews explore social, physical, and emotional aspects of 
homosexuality and disability. Explicit descriptions of sex and some 
strong language. 2004.

Resilience: Learning from People with Disabilities and the Turning 
Points in Their Lives RC 59208
edited by Gillian A. King and Elizabeth G. Brown
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Researchers disclose study results on disabled people's adaptation to 
change at turning points in their lives, focusing on individuals with 
cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and attention deficit disorder. 
Interviews explore factors that helped or hindered fifteen adults' 
adjustment. Includes information about their diseases. 2003.

Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe RC 60017
by Rick Steves and Ken Plattner
read by Ralph Lowenstein
5 cassettes
Guide for travelers with limited mobility. Focusing on Amsterdam, 
Bruges, London, Paris, and the Rhine, provides general tips and 
accessibility ratings for major attractions, hotels, and restaurants. 
Includes "Roll or Stroll" tours of historic neighborhoods and advice 
from travelers with physical challenges. 2004.

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on 
the Board RC 59485
by Bethany Hamilton
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Autobiography of a Hawaiian junior-champion surfer who lost an arm in a 
shark attack when she was thirteen. Describes her home life and 
Christian upbringing. Relates the experiences of consulting a blind 
psychologist about her disability, and relearning the sport. For senior 
high and older readers. 2004.

Teacher: Anne Sullivan Macy; a Tribute by the Foster-Child of Her Mind 
RC 59301
by Helen Keller
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Helen Keller pays homage to Anne Sullivan Macy, her teacher, companion, 
and friend. Keller explains her own desire to remedy the public's 
perceived lack of appreciation for the critical role played by the 
inventive, dedicated woman who helped her to communicate with the 
world. 1955.

Things No Longer There: A Memoir of Losing Sight and Finding Vision RC 
60711
by Susan Krieger
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Author writes "about things no longer there in the outer world that are 
still very present in the mind" and describes her experience of losing 
eyesight. Krieger also shares insights about lesbian social realities. 
Includes a novella about a special relationship. Some descriptions of 
sex. 2005.

Three Hundred Tips for Making Life with Multiple Sclerosis Easier RC 
60702
by Shelley Peterman Schwarz
read by Kate Sanders
1 cassette
Labor- and time-saving techniques for those with multiple sclerosis and 
other chronic medical conditions. Schwarz, who was diagnosed with MS in 
1979, offers advice on home safety and accessibility, dressing and 
grooming, utilizing new technology, preparing meals, travel and 
recreation, health care issues, personal empowerment, and more. 
Includes resources. 1999.

Too Late to Die Young: Nearly True Tales from a Life RC 60254
by Harriet McBryde Johnson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A lawyer specializing in disability issues protests Jerry Lewis's 
telethon and media heroes like Christopher Reeve. Born with a 
neuromuscular disease, the wheelchair-user relates anecdotes from her 
life of advocacy including involvement in Charleston, South Carolina, 
politics. Some strong language. 2005.

Visions of Courage: The Bobby Smith Story RC 59364
by Bobby E. Smith
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Account of former Louisiana state trooper who was shot and blinded 
during a routine 1986 traffic stop. By describing his experience and 
intense physical and mental recovery, Smith hopes to help other police 
officers stay safe in similar situations and to cope with the 
aftershock of trauma. 1998.

The Wild Boy of Aveyron RC 58928
by Harlan Lane
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Documents Dr. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard's method of educating and 
socializing "Victor," a boy found in the late eighteenth century living 
wild in the French countryside and appearing to be deaf. Examines Dr. 
Itard's techniques that helped shape modern tutelage of mentally and 
physically disabled, hearing impaired, and preschool children. 1976.

Business and Economics

The ABC's of Getting Out of Debt: Turn Bad Debt into Good Debt and Bad 
Credit into Good Credit RC 60539
by Garrett Sutton
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Advice on using debt wisely. Author describes the difference between 
good debt and bad debt, explains credit scores and reports, and 
suggests ways to repair one's finances and avoid scams. Includes case 
studies, sample letters and credit reports, and resources. 2004.

Able! How One Company's Disabled Workforce Became the Key to 
Extraordinary Success RC 60457
by Nancy Henderson Wurst
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Outlines business practices of Habitat International, Inc., a Tennessee 
rug manufacturer with mentally and/or physically challenged employees. 
Relates father and son Saul and David Morris's initial reluctance to 
hire such workers, the challenges they faced, and the success they and 
their employees now enjoy. Includes testimonials from professionals and 
relatives. 2005.

Big Cotton: How a Humble Fiber Created Fortunes, Wrecked Civilizations, 
and Put America on the Map RC 60447
by Stephen Yafa
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Chronicles the cultural, economic, and social history of cotton from 
its domestication more than 5,500 years ago to the twenty-first-century 
U.S. export of gene-altered seed to developing nations. Discusses the 
fiber's roles in triggering wars and revolutions, in motivating 
colonization and slavery, and in inspiring mechanical inventions. 2005.

Career Comeback: Eight Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet When You're 
Fired, Laid off, or Your Business Venture Has Failedand Finding More 
Job Satisfaction than Ever RC 59630
by Bradley G. Richardson
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Columnist provides an action plan for a professional and emotional 
comeback from a job loss. Includes handling the initial crisis, 
learning from experience, creating support systems, and finding 
employment that is more satisfying. 2004.

Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter RC 
60273
by Carolyn Kepcher
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Trump Organization executive vice president and costar of the reality 
television show The Apprentice shares secrets of her success. Using 
anecdotes from her professional experiences, Kepcher provides practical 
workplace strategies for acing interviews, requesting raises, balancing 
work and home life, and handling difficult bosses. Foreword by Donald 
Trump. 2004.

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.

Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story RC 59683
by Kurt Eichenwald
read by Robertson Dean
6 cassettes
New York Times journalist's blow-by-blow account of the Enron 
Corporation's collapse. Details corrupt business practices and complex 
financial manipulations that undermined the profitable firm. Portrays 
the characters associated with the scandal, from executives who 
betrayed their stockholders to political figures. Strong language. 
2005.

Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea 
into One of America's Best Companies RC 60750
by Paul Orfalea
read by Michael Paul
2 cassettes
The author, a dyslexic who was repeatedly expelled from school, 
describes successfully founding Kinko's copy shops. Offers business 
advice along with autobiographical anecdotes. 2005.

Disney War RC 59700
by James B. Stewart
read by Lou Harpenau
5 cassettes
Analyzes the rise and fall of Michael Eisner, forced to retire after 
twenty-one years as Disney corporation CEO. Uses interviews and company 
documents to describe conflicts in the corporate boardroom with Roy 
Disney, Michael Ovitz, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steve Jobs, and others. Some 
strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

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.

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, 
debunks start-up myths. Also discusses conceptualizing, limiting risk, 
avoiding failures, and surviving in the competitive business market. 
2004.

The Google Story RC 60908
by David Vise
read by Stephen Hoye
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Bureau and the Mole 
(RC 53651) details the founding of the Silicon Valley Internet company 
Google. Describes the 1998 collaboration between grad school dropouts 
Sergey Brin and Larry Page and their use of computer wizardry to 
develop a search engine. 2005.

Home-Based Business for Dummies RC 60139
by Paul Edwards and Peter Economy
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.

John Maynard Keynes, Volume 3: Fighting for Freedom, 19371946 RC 59306
by Robert Skidelsky
read by John Horton
5 cassettes
Last installment, following John Maynard Keynes, Volume 1 (RC 24871) 
and Volume 2 (RC 39180), of the influential British economist's life 
and times. Focuses on the period between 1937 and 1946, when Keynes 
formulated plans for financing England's war effort. Skidelsky also 
explores the rivalry between Britain and and America for postwar 
superiority. 2000.

Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job RC 60465
by Dennis W. Bakke
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Cofounder and former president and CEO of energy giant AES broadens the 
definition of business success beyond profits. Contends "the workplace 
should be fun and fulfilling" to enable employees to work to their 
potential. Describes his upbringing in rural Washington state and the 
evolution of his unorthodox organization. 2005.

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke RC 60072
by Suze Orman
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Financial advisor, author of The Road to Wealth (RC 52889), explains 
money basics to twenty- and thirty-year-olds. Discusses FICO scores, 
credit cards, student loans, retirement, investing, home and car 
ownership, and relationship money-mergers. Provides information to a 
younger audience that can use time to their advantage. Bestseller. 
2005.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets about MoneyThat You Don't 
Learn in School! RC 59102
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
The author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RC 50090) and others instructs teens 
on becoming financially intelligent by learning the language of money, 
understanding how economics works, and avoiding pitfalls on the way to 
monetary security. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Rising from the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black 
Middle Class RC 59817
by Larry Tye
read by David Toney
3 cassettes
History of industrialist George Pullman's recruitment of African 
Americans as porters for his rail cars during post-Civil War 
Reconstruction. Through first-person accounts and archival material, 
Tye addresses the porter monopoly's first trade union, unique culture, 
and contribution to the evolution of a black middle class. Some strong 
language. 2004.

Smart Women Finish Rich: Nine Steps to Achieving Financial Security and 
Funding Your Dreams: The Finish Rich Series RC 58949
by David Bach
read by Eric Synnestvedt
3 cassettes
Bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire (RC 57712) urges women, 
regardless of age or marital status, to secure their financial futures. 
Offers plans for investing, teaching kids about money, spending wisely, 
and aligning resources with personal values. Revised edition of the 
1999 original includes success stories and Internet strategies. 2002.

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.

Tea: Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire RC 60366
by Roy Moxham
read by Bruce Huntley
2 cassettes
The author describes his five-year stint managing a tea plantation in 
Nyasaland (now Malawi) and explains how England's love of tea and its 
desire for an empire led to devastating repercussions around the world. 
Some violence. 2003.

Testosterone Inc.: Tales of CEOs Gone Wild RC 59580
by Christopher Byron
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Author of bestselling Martha Inc. (RC 54450) charts the rise and fall 
of four "celebrity" CEOs: General Electric's Jack Welch, Revlon's 
Ronald Perelman, Sunbeam's Albert Dunlap, and Tyco's Dennis Kozlowski. 
Exposes their serial womanizing and career power plays, attributing 
such extreme male behavior to the influence of hormones. Some strong 
language. 2004.

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.

The Truth about the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do 
about It RC 59477
by Marcia Angell
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Physician and former editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of 
Medicine asserts widespread corruption within the pharmaceutical 
industry. Documents the role of universities in research, alleges big 
companies' manipulation of the Food and Drug Administration, and 
decries failures of Congress to reform policy. Polk Award. 2004.

Winning RC 60338
by Jack Welch
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Former CEO of General Electric and author of Jack: Straight from the 
Gut (RC 53044) focuses on successful management techniques. Describes 
an organization's crucial cultural values and highlights business 
topics such as crisis management, differentiation, competition, 
budgeting, quality control, and mergers. Also offers advice on 
individual career development. Bestseller. 2005.

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century RC 60317
by Thomas L. Friedman
read by Ted Stoddard
4 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author of The Lexus and the Olive 
Tree (RC 48435) explores what he calls the world's "flattening"a 
leveling of the "global competitive playing field" driven by technology 
and an increasingly diverse population. Examines other causes as well 
as foreign policy and economic implications. Bestseller. 2005.

Career and Job Training

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.

The Best Home Businesses for People Fifty Plus: Opportunities for 
People Who Believe the Best Is Yet to Be! RC 60158
by Paul Edwards and Sarah Edwards
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Features seventy enterprises that baby boomers can operate out of their 
homes. Analyzes each activity's suitability for the over-fifty 
generation by assessing its costs, potential earnings, required skills, 
stress factors, and flexibility. Covers selecting, starting, running, 
and building a business. 2004.

Career Comeback: Eight Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet When You're 
Fired, Laid off, or Your Business Venture Has Failedand Finding More 
Job Satisfaction than Ever RC 59630
by Bradley G. Richardson
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Columnist provides an action plan for a professional and emotional 
comeback from a job loss. Includes handling the initial crisis, 
learning from experience, creating support systems, and finding 
employment that is more satisfying. 2004.

Everything You Need to Know about Getting a Job RC 55812
by Carlienne A. Frisch
read by John Fulks
1 cassette
Offers teens advice on preparing and looking for a job, contacting 
potential employers, creating a cover letter and resume, and 
interviewing. Includes a chapter for people with disabilities. For 
junior and senior high readers. 2000.

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, 
debunks start-up myths. Also discusses conceptualizing, limiting risk, 
avoiding failures, and surviving in the competitive business market. 
2004.

Home-Based Business for Dummies RC 60139
by Paul Edwards and Peter Economy
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.

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.

Classics

Herodotus RC 59311
by James Romm
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Classicist's scholarly interpretation of the life and work of the 
fifth-century-BCE Greek storyteller known as the father of history. 
Analyzes text of Herodotus's Histories (RC 58293). Hesitates to label 
him a historian, arguing instead that the great work encompasses 
"fiction and nonfiction, myth and history, and . . . poetry and prose." 
1998.

The Odes of Horace RC 59845
by Horace
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
More than one hundred short poems by the influential Latin poet who 
celebrated the commonplace during the reign of the Emperor Augustus. 
Subjects include birthdays, virtue, wishes, safe journeys, and success 
in love and politics. Translated into idiomatic American English by 
scholar David Ferry. Poems are in English and Latin. 1997.

Satirical Sketches RC 59767
by Lucian
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Twenty-three pieces by Greek orator Lucian (A.D. 115200) take aim at 
love, prostitution, and philosophy. From "The Dream" to "Alexander," 
the satires display Lucian's skepticism about conflicting creeds and 
all forms of belief in the supernatural. Translated from the Greek and 
introduced by Paul Turner. 1961.

Selections from the Canzoniere and Other Works RC 59054
by Petrarch
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
Modern English translation of two autobiographical prose pieces"Letter 
to Posterity" and "The Ascent of Mount Ventoux"by the Italian poet 
Francesco Petrarca (13041374), known as Petrarch. Also includes 
selected love poems inspired by Laura, his unrequited passion. 1985 
translation and introduction by Mark Musa. 1999.

Consumerism

Everything You Need to Know about Credit Cards and Fiscal 
Responsibility RC 57690
by Meg Green
read by Gracie Ragsdale Miller
1 cassette
Explains the basics of using credit cards including pitfalls to avoid 
and the legal reponsibilities involved. For senior high and older 
readers. 2001.

The First National Bank of Dad: The Best Way to Teach Kids about Money 
RC 59001
by David Owen
read by Eric Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Staff writer for the New Yorker presents a novel plan for exposing 
children to the practical benefits of saving money. Describes setting 
up a fictitious home bank with high-interest checking accounts to 
reward kids for not spending their allowances and earnings and to teach 
them principles of economy, fiscal responsibility, and charitable 
giving. 2003.

The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and the True Triumph over the 
Bold and the New RC 59661
by Jeremy J. Siegel
read by Stephen Hoye
2 cassettes
The author of Stocks for the Long Run (RC 55718) suggests strategies 
for building wealth in the twenty-first century. Advises against 
investing in recent technologies and fast-growing sectors because rapid 
expansion historically has been a poor indicator of market earnings. 
Instead recommends buying traditional stocks in slow-growth industries. 
2005.

It's Her Wedding but I'll Cry if I Want To: A Survival Guide for the 
Mother of the Bride RC 60585
by Leslie Milk
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Advice for mothers of the bride on planning a wedding without 
alienating one's daughter. Sage instructions cover hiring caterers, 
florists, and photographers; meeting future relatives; and locating the 
perfect dress while remaining on a budget. Includes anecdotes and 
modern etiquette tips. 2005.

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke RC 60072
by Suze Orman
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Financial advisor, author of The Road to Wealth (RC 52889), explains 
money basics to twenty- and thirty-year-olds. Discusses FICO scores, 
credit cards, student loans, retirement, investing, home and car 
ownership, and relationship money-mergers. Provides information to a 
younger audience that can use time to their advantage. Bestseller. 
2005.

Mortgages 101: Quick Answers to Over 250 Critical Questions about Your 
Home Loan RC 59734
by David Reed
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Loan officer describes how to negotiate the "mortgage maze" and obtain 
the best financing to purchase a home. Discusses finance fundamentals, 
credit scores, insurance, refinancing, and loans as well as interest 
rates, closing costs, and finding the right lender. Includes a chapter 
on use of the Internet. 2004.

The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life RC 
59414
by Jan Cullinane and Cathy 
read by Dan Bloom
4 cassettes
Two retirement-seminar instructors outline financial, emotional, and 
physical factors to consider before taking the retirement leap. 
Discusses making a successful transition and, for those who want to 
relocate, recommends desirable places both inside and outside the 
United States. Provides an overview of financial planning and includes 
retiree anecdotes. 2004.

A Survival Guide for Buying a Home RC 59751
by Sid Davis
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Real estate agent offers advice on all aspects of purchasing a home, 
whether a single family house, co-op, condo, manufactured, or mobile 
home. Includes a chapter on selling and information on mortgages, tax 
shelters, insurance, and the "fifteen costliest mistakes homebuyers 
make." 2004.

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.

Vanity, Vitality, and Virility: The Science behind the Products You 
Love to Buy RC 59727
by John Emsley
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
British scientist debunks common fears about chemistry by explaining 
how chemicals improve our lives. Discusses the role of chemicals in 
cosmetics, food, sex, hygiene, mental health, and other areas. Some 
descriptions of sex. 2004.

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.

Your Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the Three-Digit 
Number That Shapes Your Financial Future RC 59748
by Liz Pulliam Weston
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Award-winning personal finance columnist's guide to understanding and 
controlling the individual credit score lenders use to evaluate your 
loan applications. Describes what it is and the way it is determined. 
Discusses related topics: FICO scores, credit reports, and the impact 
of debt, bankruptcy, divorce, unemployment, and identity theft. 2005.

Cooking

An African American Cookbook: Traditional and Other Favorite Recipes RC 
60178
by Phoebe Bailey
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Hundreds of recipes, traditional and others, many discovered or used by 
descendants of participants in the Underground Railroad or those who 
lived nearby. Includes main dishes, vegetables, salads, breads, cakes, 
and sweets. Also contains songs and lessons learned at the dinner 
table. 2002.

The Best American Recipes 2004-2005 RC 59614
edited by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
More than 150 recipes from cookbook editors, reviewers, and show hosts. 
Includes easy-to-prepare starter courses, elegant breakfast menus, 
quick midweek suppers, vegetarian main dishes, and festive holiday 
repasts. Also provides tips from the editors' home kitchens. 2004.

Best of Regional African Cooking RC 60362
by Harva Hachten
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Frequent visitor to Africa presents more than two hundred recipes for 
dishes that offer the unique and dramatic flavors of North, East, West, 
Central, and South Africa. Hachten shows the French, Spanish, and 
British influences on the cuisine, opting for the version that works 
best with American products. 1970.

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 dieticians. Includes recipes for 
meals and snack time and a week of suggested menus. 2003.

Caviar: The Strange History and Uncertain Future of the World's Most 
Coveted Delicacy RC 59025
by Inga Saffron
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In-depth history of the sturgeon's roe, from humble beginnings as 
Russian peasant cuisine to iconic delicacy for wealthy Europeans. 
Discusses industry efforts to mass-produce the eggs and explores 
biological issues associated with over-harvesting and poaching of the 
docile mother sturgeon. 2002.

Charting a Course to Wellness RC 59190
by Treena Kerr and Graham Kerr
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes
Celebrity chef Graham Kerr and his wife, Treena, share their journey of 
life, love, and healthy eating since Treena's battle with heart 
disease, stroke, and diabetes. Includes more than four hundred recipes 
that contain fewer fats and carbohydrates and that list nutritional 
information and ADA exchanges. 2004.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes RC 
59469
by Maya Angelou
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (RC 57200) shares favorite 
recipes from her southern childhood and penny-pinching days and from 
her more-recent repertoire of elaborate feasts. Includes anecdotes and 
stories of dining at home and with her good friends. Bestseller. 2004.

Sweets RC 58771
by Tim Richardson
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
British journalist explores the history of candy, from the ancient 
world to the present. In-depth investigations enriched by anecdotes 
cover the physiology of sweetness, candy's global diversity, odd 
characters in the confectionery industry, and myths and folklore of 
sweets. 2002.

With Bold Knife and Fork RC 58803
by M.F.K. Fisher
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A presentation of the author's culinary triumphs along with commentary 
on good eating and enjoyable preparation of dishes. Includes over one 
hundred forty recipes. Chapters cover appetizers, soups, fish, rice, 
eggs, main dishes, sauces, casseroles, salads, breads, desserts, 
drinks, and condiments. 1969.

Crime

American Taboo: A Murder in the Peace Corps RC 59776
by Philip Weiss
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Journalist reconstructs the 1976 murder of twenty-three-year-old 
teacher Deborah Gardner, whom a fellow Peace Corps volunteer stabbed to 
death in the South Pacific island kingdom of Tonga. Exposes how the 
cover-up by U.S. government and Corps officials set her killer free. 
Some violence and some strong language. 2004.

The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories behind the Exploits of Hackers, 
Intruders, and Deceivers RC 60593
by Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
The authors of The Art of Deception (RC 56450) continue their tales of 
computer crime and suggest possible countermeasures. They describe 
cases that involve hacking into casinos, gaining access to bank 
accounts, entering government high security files, "phreaking," and 
"dumpster diving." Some strong language. 2005.

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.

Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by 
DNA RC 60374
by Tim Junkin
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Lawyer examines the nine-year legal ordeal of Kirk Bloodsworth, a 
Maryland waterman wrongly convicted of a young girl's 1984 murder. 
Reconstructs the case and the efforts of Bloodsworth's attorney to 
introduce genetic evidence that eventually set Bloodsworth free and 
identified the real killer. Some strong language. 2004.

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 suburban 
middle-class but decadent lifestyle of the victim and his killers and 
the trial that followed, including an "urban psychosis" defense theory. 
Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1997.

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 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.

Dead Run: The Shocking Story of Dennis Stockton and Life on Death Row 
in America RC 58915
by Joe Jackson and William F. Burke Jr.
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
Journalists chronicle Stockton's twelve years in Virginia's Mecklen-
burg penitentiary until his 1995 execution. Drawing from interviews and 
Stockton's diary, recounts his claims of innocence and fight for 
retrial. Details collusion of guards and prisoners in illicit drug 
activity and the 1984 escape of six death-row inmates. Descriptions of 
sex, violence, and strong language. 1999.

Deadly American Beauty: A True Story of Passion, Adultery, and Murder 
RC 60041
by John Glatt
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Investigative reporter's account of twenty-four-year-old Kristin 
Rossum, a San Diego toxicologist, accused of poisoning her spouse with 
drugs brought home from her office. Reveals Rossum's long-term drug 
addictions, adulteries, and possible motives for murdering husband Greg 
de Villers in 2001. 2004.

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.

A Deadly Secret: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst RC 59794
by Matt Birkbeck
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Investigative reporter recounts the 1982 disappearance of Kathie Durst 
and the ensuing inquiry through 2002 into whether she was killed by her 
husband, Robert Durst, heir to a billion-dollar empire. Birkbeck 
centers his account around the work of New York state police 
investigator Joe Becerra. Strong language. 2002.

A Death in Texas: A Story of Race, Murder, and a Small Town's Struggle 
for Redemption RC 59058
by Dina Temple-Raston
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A journalist's multilayered factual account of Jasper, Texas, the town 
sent reeling by the murder of James Byrd Jr., who was dragged to death 
in 1998 by three white supremacists. Chronicles surrounding events and 
the hate crime's social and political aftermath that forced Jasper to 
reexamine race relations. 2002.

Desire Street: A True Story of Death and Deliverance in New Orleans RC 
60436
by Jed Horne
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
Analyzes the five trials of Curtis Kyles for the 1984 murder of sixty-
year-old New Orleans housewife Delores Dye. Discusses political and 
legal maneuvering in the case, reversal by the U.S. Supreme Court, 
subsequent retrials, and the unsolved status of the crime. Strong 
language and some violence. 2005.

Finders Keepers: The Story of a Man Who Found $1 Million RC 57182
by Mark Bowden
read by Eric Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Fleshing out a series of magazine articles he wrote fifteen years 
earlier, the author recounts the 1981 story of unemployed dock worker 
and methamphetamine addict Joey Coyle, who found over one million 
dollars that had fallen off the back of an armored truck. Some strong 
language. 2002.

Girl Trouble: The True Saga of Superstar Gloria Trevi and the Teenage 
Sex Cult That Stunned the World RC 59893
by Christopher McDougall
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Recounts Mexican singer Gloria Trevi's rise to fame and subsequent fall 
amid accusations of fronting for a sex-slave operation. Details Trevi's 
and her manager Sergio Andrade's alleged crimes, including recruiting 
girls for underage sex and brainwashing and torturing them. 
Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004.

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 over 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.

Hunting Eric Rudolph RC 60452
by Henry Schuster
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Reconstructs the five-year hunt for Eric Rudolph, the prime suspect in 
the 1996 Summer Olympics bombing. Follows the police investigation as 
Rudolph hides in the North Carolina mountains and continues his crime 
spree by attacking two abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. Violence 
and strong language. 2005.

I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and the Inside 
Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Last Ride of Jimmy Hoffa RC 
59468
by Charles Brandt
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Former prosecutor profiles "The Irishman," the late mob enforcer who 
claimed he killed Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa in 1975. Quotes 
Sheeran on his role in organized crime and on what transpired the night 
Hoffa disappeared. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some 
violence. 2004.

The Informant: A True Story RC 60928
by Kurt Eichenwald
read by Arthur Morey
5 cassettes
Investigative reporter recounts a white-collar crime of shifting 
loyalties and deceptions. Describes the FBI's investigation of 
international price-fixing at powerful Archer Daniels Midland 
corporation and the unraveling of the case when the inside informant, a 
senior executive, proved to have a secret personal agenda. Violence, 
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2000.

Journal of the Dead: A Story of Friendship and Murder in the New Mexico 
Desert RC 56932
by Jason Kersten
read by Eric Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Journalist details the 1999 road trip that ended in murder when, after 
wandering lost for days in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, twenty-five-
year-old Raffi Kodikian stabbed his friend David Coughlin, allegedly to 
end his pain from dehydration. Kersten reconstructs their ordeal (which 
they recorded in a journal), the investigation, and the state's 
unprecedented trial. Some strong language. 2003.

Kiss Me, Kill Me: And Other True Cases; Ann Rule's Crime Files, Volume 
9 RC 59525
by Ann Rule
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Ten cases from the 1960s and 1970s, eventually solved by modern 
forensics or tracking technology, that suggest most victims know and 
trust their killers. In the title piece, DNA testing identifies a 
young, pregnant wife's murderer thirty-six years later. Sequel to Last 
Dance, Last Chance: And Other True Crime Cases; Ann Rule's Crime Files 
(RC 55730). Violence. Bestseller. 2004.

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.

Murder Machine: A True Story of Murder, Madness, and the Mafia RC 59806
by Gene Mustain and Jerry Capeci
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Reporters follow up Mob Star (RC 29345) with an expos of Mafia hit man 
Roy DeMeo and his cohorts. Using official documents and interviews, the 
authors detail the gang's background, criminal activities in the 1970s, 
and prosecution in the 1980s. Violence and strong language. 1992.

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.

A Perfect Husband RC 59994
by Aphrodite Jones
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Crime profiler follows the 2003 North Carolina trial of fifty-eight-
year-old novelist Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife. The 
prosecutors successfully tie Peterson to a previous death and reveal 
crucial flaws in the supposedly happy marriage, including sexual 
deviance and money problems. Violence and some strong language. 2004.

A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and 
Innocence Betrayed RC 59752
by Kathryn Medico and Mollye Barrows
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Analyzes the murder case against two Florida brothers, twelve- and 
thirteen-year-olds Alex and Derek King, who confessed to killing their 
father in 2001. Chronicles the investigation that led police to 
convicted pedophile Ricky Chavis and the discovery of his role in the 
horrific crime. Some descriptions of sex. 2004.

Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend RC 60737
by Mitchell Zuckoff
read by Grover Gardner
2 cassettes
Account of the 1920 get-rich-quick scam devised by charismatic Italian 
immigrant Charles Ponzi of Boston that led to the loss of millions by 
investors. Uses original sources to document Ponzi's rob-Peter-to-pay-
Paul investment pyramid and its unmasking by Boston Post newspaper 
editor Richard Grozier. Some strong language. 2005.

Powder Burn: Arson, Money, and Mystery on Vail Mountain RC 59158
by Daniel Glick
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Journalist relates his investigation of the still-unsolved arson fires 
that ravaged Vail, Colorado, in October 1998. Glick's probe into 
political, social, and economic problems of the ski resort town, owned 
and controlled by a Wall Street investment firm, illustrates the 
continuing debate over growth and development throughout the West. Some 
strong language. 2001.

A Prison Diary RC 59209
by Jeffrey Archer
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Former British Parliament member and bestselling author chronicles a 
twenty-two day stay in London's Belmarsh Prison in 2001. Convicted of 
perjury and sentenced to four years in jail, Archer records his daily 
observations and experiences as a celebrity inmate among murderers and 
drug smugglers with whom he forges relationships. Strong language. 
2002.

Protecting Your Children from Sexual Predators RC 60443
by Leigh Baker
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
A psychologist presents case studies to help parents identify sexual 
predators and pedophiles and teach their family to avoid them. Includes 
information about potential dangers to children from both male and 
female offenders, other juveniles and siblings, and the Internet. 
Explains how to use a state's Sex Offender Registry. 2002.

Reckless: Millionaire Record Producer Phil Spector and the Violent 
Death of Lana Clarkson RC 60101
by Carlton Smith
read by Mark Delgado
2 cassettes
Probes the 2003 murder of a forty-year-old actress in the California 
home of eccentric music producer Phil Spector. Traces the rock 'n' roll 
mogul's childhood, family life, and successful career. Details 
Spector's long-standing psychological problems and evaluates a possible 
motive for his alleged crime. 2004.

Red Zone: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the San Francisco Dog Mauling 
RC 56934
by Aphrodite Jones
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
Bestselling crime writer reconstructs the fatal mauling of lacrosse 
coach Diane Whipple in January 2001 and the trials of the dogs' 
caretakers, attorneys Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel. Jones exposes 
the couple's unusual background that included association with an 
illegal dog ring linked to prison gangs and the Mexican Mafia. Strong 
language. 2003.

A Rip in Heaven: A Memoir of Murder and Its Aftermath RC 59605
by Jeanine Cummins
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Author recounts a deadly April 1991 family vacation, during which four 
men assaulted her cousins, Julie and Robin, and her nineteen-year-old 
brother, Tom, on a Mississippi River bridge. Describes how sole 
survivor Tom was the prime suspect until police identified the real 
killers. Strong language and some violence. 2004.

Seven Long Times RC 59000
by Piri Thomas
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Continuation of autobiography begun in Down These Mean Streets (RC 
52585). Details author's seven years in prison after a 1950 armed-
robbery and assault conviction. Graphic account of the U.S. penal 
system argues for humane treatment of inmates. Strong language, some 
explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1974.

Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated 
America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang RC 60481
by William Queen
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agent, who's also a 
Vietnam vet, describes how he went undercover in 1998 to join Southern 
California's vicious Mongols Motorcycle Club. Reconstructs his twenty- 
eight-month experience as a member of the gang. Violence and strong 
language. Bestseller. 2005.

Visions of Courage: The Bobby Smith Story RC 59364
by Bobby E. Smith
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Account of former Louisiana state trooper who was shot and blinded 
during a routine 1986 traffic stop. By describing his experience and 
intense physical and mental recovery, Smith hopes to help other police 
officers stay safe in similar situations and to cope with the 
aftershock of trauma. 1998.

Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson RC 59559
by Amber Frey
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Frey recounts her brief relationship with Peterson during the time his 
pregnant wife disappeared. Frey relates contacting Modesto, California, 
police in December 2002 and later testifying against Peterson when he 
was tried for murder. She attributes faith in God for sustaining her 
throughout the ordeal. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

A Woman Scorned RC 59187
by Lisa Pulitzer
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
In 1997, police investigate a murder on a Virginia horse farm and 
discover that the daughter of wealthy international firearms dealer 
Samuel Cummings shot her lover. Claiming that Roberto Villegas, an 
Argentinean polo player, tried to kill her, the heiress pleads self-
defense. Some strong language. 1999.

The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case RC 
57788
by James Neff
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
4 cassettes
Investigative reporter assembles extensive evidence exonerating 
Cleveland physician Sam Sheppard of murdering his pregnant wife, 
Marilyn, on July 4, 1954. Describes botched police and forensic 
investigations, Sheppard's retrials and eventual acquittal in 1966, and 
his son's anti-death-penalty activism. Identifies probable actual 
killer and reconstructs possible murder scenario. Some violence and 
some strong language. 2001.

Diet and Nutrition

The Abs Diet: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You 
Lean for Life RC 59337
by David Zinczenko
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Men's Health editor-in-chief offers a nutrition program to improve 
health, appearance, and athletic performance by targeting dangerous 
belly fat. Claims adherents can lose up to twenty pounds of fat and 
gain four to six pounds of muscle in six weeks. Includes meal 
suggestions, abdominal exercises, and success stories. Bestseller. 
2004.

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 dieticians. Includes recipes for 
meals and snack time and a week of suggested menus. 2003.

Charting a Course to Wellness RC 59190
by Treena Kerr and Graham Kerr
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes
Celebrity chef Graham Kerr and his wife, Treena, share their journey of 
life, love, and healthy eating since Treena's battle with heart 
disease, stroke, and diabetes. Includes more than four hundred recipes 
that contain fewer fats and carbohydrates and that list nutritional 
information and ADA exchanges. 2004.

Fight Fat after Forty: The Revolutionary Three-Pronged Approach That 
Will Break Your Stress-Fat Cycle and Make You Healthy, Fit, and Trim 
for Life RC 59378
by Pamela Peeke
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Clinician offers a scientifically proven program to help women combat 
age-induced physical and emotional changes that can lead to self-
destructive eating behaviors when exacerbated by stress. Focuses on 
mental regrouping, diet, and exercise to develop a "stress-resilient" 
lifestyle. 2000.

French Women Don't Get Fat RC 59698
by Mireille Guiliano
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Guide to the "French paradox" of staying trim while eating for 
pleasure. A four-part program includes inventorying your current diet, 
adjusting to balanced portions and nutritional diversity, reintegrating 
favorite foods in proper measure, and maintenance. Discusses grocery 
shopping, food preparation, simple exercise, and secrets of 
Frenchwomen. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2005.

Drama

'Night, Mother: A Play RC 59604
by Marsha Norman
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Intending to commit suicide within hours, middle-aged Jessie draws her 
mother into a taut conversation that begins with the practicalities of 
household management but shifts to take in issues of failed 
relationships, chronic illness, love, and the meaning of life. Pulitzer 
Prize. 1983. 

A Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare RC 59745
by Robert Thomas Fallon
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
In the author's own words, "here will be found a careful survey of 
plots to the many plays, together with helpful comments on their 
abundant themes, characters, and puzzles, all written in plain though 
not inelegant English, and intended to enhance the gentle reader's 
enjoyment of a performance." 2001.

The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at 
Colonus RC 59315
by Sophocles
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Plays from the fifth century B.C.E. In Oedipus the King, a young man is 
warned by an oracle that he will kill his father and marry his mother. 
Oedipus at Colonus describes how the people of Thebes seek the return 
of the aged exile. In Antigone, the new king of Thebes refuses to 
permit his nephew's burial. Antigone defies his edict and suffers the 
consequences. 1984.

Education

Character Matters: How to Help Our Children Develop Good Judgment, 
Integrity, and Other Essential Virtues RC 59578
by Thomas Lickona
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Psychologist, educator, and author of Raising Good Children (RC 20122) 
offers more than one hundred strategies for teachers and parents to 
help kids build character. Explains how to create a community promoting 
the "ten essential virtues," including wisdom and humility, as the 
foundation for a productive, fulfilling life. 2004.

The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College RC 
56911
by Jacques Steinberg
read by John Lescault
3 cassettes
New York Times reporter examines the policies and procedures of a 
Wesleyan admissions officer in recruiting and selecting students and 
follows up on some top applicants to the highly selective Connecticut 
university. Provides insights into how colleges decide who gains access 
to their campuses. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide; It Happened to Me RC 
59729
by Penny Hutchins Paquette and Cheryl Gerson Tuttle
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Summary of the most common learning disabilities, including 
dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorder, and 
ways they're diagnosed. Offers suggestions on overcoming these 
difficulties in school by the use of assistive devices, individualized 
education plans (IEPs), and special education services. For senior high 
and older readers. 2003. 

The Tiger's Child RC 59596
by Torey Hayden
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Special-education teacher continues her narrative of Sheila, the abused 
but highly gifted girl whose experiences she documented in One Child 
(RC 16782). This chronicle picks up seven years later as Hayden seeks 
out the now-thirteen-year-old Sheila to renew their bond and record 
events of the intervening time. Strong language. 1995.

Universities in the Marketplace: The Commercialization of Higher 
Education RC 58929
by Derek Bok
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Former Harvard University president raises concerns over the increasing 
trend of colleges and universities to profit financially from 
athletics, research, and other ventures. Bok discusses the growth of 
commercial activity, the dangers it poses for the educational system, 
and ways academic leaders can limit the risk to their institutions. 
2003.

The Wild Boy of Aveyron RC 58928
by Harlan Lane
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Documents Dr. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard's method of educating and 
socializing "Victor," a boy found in the late eighteenth century living 
wild in the French countryside and appearing to be deaf. Examines Dr. 
Itard's techniques that helped shape modern tutelage of mentally and 
physically disabled, hearing impaired, and preschool children. 1976.

Family

Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth about the First Year of Mommyhood RC 60589
by Jenny McCarthy
read by Victoria Gordon
1 cassette
The author of Belly Laughs (RC 58301) portrays the first year of 
motherhood. While obsessing about losing weight, McCarthy deals with 
dueling grandmothers, postpartum depression, diaper changing, 
babysitters, and competitive moms. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide RC 60482
by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
AARP's advice for middle-aged people on assisting one's aging parents. 
Subjects include communicating about issues, advocating on health and 
legal care, determining financial status, finding caregivers and 
suitable living arrangements, and, eventually, letting go and grieving. 
Includes resources. Foreword by Mary Pipher. 2005.

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.

I Can't Believe You Went Through My Stuff! How to Give Your Teens the 
Privacy They Crave and the Guidance They Need RC 59863
by Peter L. Sheras
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Clinical psychologist treating adolescents recommends giving teenagers 
certain freedoms so they can learn from their mistakes. Discusses 
changes that occur in puberty. Uses anecdotes to illustrate applying 
rules and boundaries, communicating effectively, and spotting trouble. 
2004.

Mom, Jason's Breathing on Me! The Solution to Sibling Bickering RC 
57857
by Anthony E. Wolf
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Clinical child psychologist outlines steps to reduce the problem of 
fighting among children in the family, using anecdotes from his 
practice and experience. Offers additional parenting suggestions, 
explains the nature of sibling relationships, and gives suggestions for 
moral growth. Some strong language. 2003.

The New Strong-Willed Child: Birth through Adolescence RC 59507
by James Dobson
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Christian radio and television psychologist revises his 1978 parenting 
book to offer updated advice on raising difficult children. Profiles 
several families to illustrate successful methods for specific 
concerns, including attention deficit disorder. Discusses discipline, 
spanking, sibling rivalry, and other common issues. 2004.

The O'Reilly Factor for Kids: A Survival Guide for America's Families 
RC 59422
by Bill O'Reilly and Charles Flowers
read by Don Feldheim
1 cassette
Conservative television talk-show host, former teacher, and author of 
The O'Reilly Factor (RC 51053) offers guidance in the form of a 
"survival guide" for young people. Topics range from school and 
friendship to sex, drinking, and bullies. Advises on facing challenges 
and making correct choices. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

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.

Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In; 
When to Worry and When Not to Worry RC 57786
by Perri Klass and Eileen Costello
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
Pediatricians' guide to coping with developmental and behavioral 
problems associated with autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger's 
syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, sensory integration 
dysfunction, pragmatic language disorder, and more. Addresses 
diagnosis, treatment, medication, and schooling as well as family and 
social challenges from childhood through adolescence. 2003.

Ready or Not, Here Life Comes RC 60306
by Mel Levine
read by Mark Delgado
2 cassettes
Pediatrician and bestselling author of A Mind at a Time (RC 54305) 
discusses why some teenagers fail to make successful transitions to 
adulthood. Attributes unreadiness to societal factors including overly 
structured childhoods and offers parents and educators advice on 
helping to prepare adolescents for the challenges of growing up. 2005.

Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children RC 59705
by Jo Frost
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Host of the ABC television program "Supernanny" offers commonsense 
advice for dealing with the ordinary challenges and problems of raising 
young children. Topics include routines, boundaries, toilet training, 
social skills, bedtime, and the "naughty" corner. Bestseller. 2005.

When Difficult Relatives Happen to Good People: Surviving Your Family 
and Keeping Your Sanity RC 58752
by Leonard Felder
read by Eric Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Advice by a psychologist on coping with difficult relatives. Drawing on 
his practice for examples of effective techniques, covers holidays, 
religion, money, addictions, abuse, bigotry, and other topics that 
trigger negativity. 2003.

Folklore

Don't Know Much about Mythology: Everything You Need to Know about the 
Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned RC 60906
by Kenneth C. Davis
read by various narrators
4 cassettes
The author of Don't Know Much about History (RC 56126) describes the 
great myths of the world from Egypt, Greece, and Rome to Africa, India, 
and the Americas. Discusses myths common to various cultures, such as 
the flood story of Noah. Descriptions of sex and some violence. 2005.

A Foxfire Christmas RC 59352
edited by Eliot Wigginton
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Appalachian high school students of the Foxfire learning tradition 
assemble holiday memories from the mountains of northeast Georgia. 
Based on interviews with neighbors and family members. Includes 
instructions for recreating simple ornaments, gifts and toys, and 
recipes and menus. 1996 preface. 1989.

Grimms' Tales for Young and Old RC 60872
by Jakob Ludwig Karl Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
The entire collection of folk and fairy tales written by the brothers 
Grimm. Faithfully translated from the original German in 1977 by Ralph 
Manheim. 1819.

The Holy Grail: Imagination and Belief RC 59777
by Richard Barber
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
Author of Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe (RC 23799) and Knight and 
Chivalry (RC 29779) explores the myths and legends of the Holy Grail, 
beginning in the Middle Ages. Studies the origins and symbolism of the 
Grail in Christian literature. Considers cults, conspiracy theories, 
and popular culture. 2004.

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 classic 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.

Gardening

The Complete Shade Gardener RC 59186
by George Schenk
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Discusses the creation of a shady retreat covering all the basics from 
determining the site and preparing the soil to fending off pests and 
selecting specific trees, shrubs, groundcovers, ferns, perennials, 
annuals, and edibles. Expanded 1991 update of 1984 edition with 2002 
appendix. 2002.

Gardening through Your Golden Years RC 57787
by Jim Wilson
read by Eric Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Former cohost of PBS television show The Victory Garden and author of 
Landscaping with Wildflowers (RC 35814) shares wisdom gathered from 
"seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing this hobby into old 
age. Includes tips to minimize fatigue and other ailments, describes 
labor-saving methods, and offers all kinds of advice. 2003.

Jim Wilson's Container Gardening RC 59191
by Jim Wilson
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Former PBS Victory Garden host advises people who want to explore 
gardening in pots, troughs, and other vessels. Provides information on 
containers, soil mixtures, and plants, herbs, and vegetables 
appropriate for various locations and situations. Includes condensed 
encyclopedia of plants adapted to container gardening. 2000.

Paths of Desire: The Passions of a Suburban Gardener RC 60852
by Dominique Browning
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
House and Garden editor-in-chief documents the fifteen-year restoration 
of her suburban New York garden after a violent storm destroyed a 
retaining wall. Chronicles with good humor the much-needed renovations 
and offers helpful advice for enthusiasts and novices cultivating land 
in idiosyncratic neighborhood environments. 2004.

Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls RC 59341
by Nigel Dunnett and Nol Kingsbury
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Techniques for incorporating plants with roofs and exterior walls for 
aesthetic and environmental benefits such as reducing pollution and 
run-off, insulating against heat and cold, and decreasing a building's 
maintenance needs. Construction issues include weight-bearing concerns, 
materials, soil depths, draining layers, site preparation, and plant 
choice. 2004.

General

Storytelling for Young Adults: A Guide to Tales for Teens RC 60478
by Gail de Vos
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Techniques and tips for presenting stories to a teen audience or for 
teen performers to use. Offers criteria for story selection and theme 
recommendations, including fantasy, folk, myth, romance, literature, 
and humor. Includes twenty complete stories. 2003.

Toasts for All Occasions RC 60706
by Jeff Herman and Deborah Herman
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Hundreds of toasts, from conservative, sentimental, or inspirational to 
humorous, designed to be modified for any situation. Sayings are 
organized according to occasion, including farewells, holidays, 
romantic get-togethers, business events, social gatherings, birthdays, 
weddings, anniversaries, and more. 2004.

Government and Politics

America the Vulnerable: How Our Government Is Failing to Protect Us 
from Terrorism RC 59367
by Stephen Flynn
read by Dan Willems
2 cassettes
After examining domestic security planning in response to terrorist 
threats, Flynn finds shortcomings for which he proposes a homefront 
mobilization. He recommends strengthening emergency preparedness teams, 
tracking international criminals, and tightening security in trade and 
transportation. Flynn also supports specific improvements in public 
health services, public utilities, and border control. 2004.

Blood Struggle: The Rise of Modern Indian Nations RC 60349
by Charles Wilkinson
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Lawyer and author of Eagle Bird (RC 37582) chronicles the Native 
American tribal sovereignty movement beginning in the second half of 
the twentieth century. Describes how American Indians utilized the 
judicial system to reestablish the rights over their land, reinforce 
treaties, and improve conditions on the reservations. 2005.

Blowing My Cover: My Life as a CIA Spy RC 59522
by Lindsay Moran
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Former CIA employee details her brief career, claiming that training, 
sexism, and boring field work led her to resign and seek a more 
rewarding life. Includes anecdotes about lying to friends for five 
years for "cover," spying in Macedonia, and failing to find love. Some 
strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

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.

A Deficit of Decency RC 60271
by Zell Miller
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
In a companion to A National Party No More (RC 57170), former U.S. 
senator from Georgia laments the lack of moral values in America and 
urges returning to a basic sense of duty. Describes supporting 
President George W. Bush and takes on cultural issues. Foreword by Sean 
Hannity. 2005.

The FairTax Book: Saying Goodbye to the Income Tax and the IRS RC 60683
by Neal Boortz and John Linder
read by Dan Willems
1 cassette
Talk radio host and attorney Boortz and Congressman Linder offer a plan 
to phase out the current income tax system and replace it with a 
simpler retail sales tax. They posit that the U.S. tax base could be 
increased by eliminating the Internal Revenue Service. Bestseller. 
2005.

The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty RC 58938
by Kitty Kelley
read by Margaret Strom
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Critical Bush family portrait by bestselling unauthorized biographer of 
many celebrities. Author claims that her nearly one thousand interviews 
with Bush friends, former employees, classmates, business associates, 
and relatives unearthed personal, financial, and political secrets. 
Bestseller. 2004.

The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club: Power, Passion, and Politics in the 
Nation's Capital RC 58840
by C. David Heymann
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
Biographer's account of selected wealthy, well-connected women ruling 
the political scene in Washington, D.C., in the twentieth century's 
second half. Primary-source research and personal interviews document 
the roles of Katharine Graham, Lorraine Cooper, Evangeline Bruce, 
Pamela Harriman, and Sally Quinn and their influential social 
gatherings. Some strong language. 2003.

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.

How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must): The World according to Ann 
Coulter RC 59332
by Ann Coulter
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Syndicated columnist presents her writings about American liberalism. 
Her commentary covers the war on terrorism, the 2004 presidential 
election, the state of the Democratic party, Max Cleland, Bill Clinton, 
and freedom of speech among other topics. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2004.

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.

Judging Thomas: The Life and Times of Clarence Thomas RC 59529
by Ken Foskett
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Biography of the African American Supreme Court justice. Journalist 
Foskett describes Thomas's impoverished Georgia childhood, Yale Law 
School matriculation, legal career, conservative views, and 1991 
appointment to the court by fellow Republican President George Bush. 
Also examines controversies that surround the jurist. Strong language. 
2004.

My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, Investigating Bill Clinton, and 
Fighting the War on Terror RC 61122
by Louis J. Freeh
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Former FBI director (19932001) describes his career as an FBI agent, 
federal prosecutor, and judge. Criticizes the Clinton administration's 
policies and response to the 1996 terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers in 
Saudi Arabia. Asserts that President Clinton's numerous personal 
scandals distracted the Bureau from other investigations. Bestseller. 
2005.

My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil Rights Experience RC 
60316
by Juan Williams
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Thirty-three oral histories of individuals transformed by the civil 
rights movement. Includes memoirs of African Americans struggling for 
integration and activists fighting for the rights of Latinos, Asians, 
gays, and people with disabilities. Foreword by David Halberstam. 
Afterword by Marian Wright Edelman. Strong language. 2004.

The Prince of Providence: The True Story of Buddy Cianci, America's 
Most Notorious Mayor, Some Wiseguys, and the Feds RC 58738
by Mike Stanton
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's chronicle of Rhode Island's first 
Italian American mayor of Providence, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci Jr. 
Traces the political intrigues and illegal deals that for six terms 
kept Cianci in power revitalizing the gritty industrial city until his 
racketeering conviction and imprisonment in 2002. Strong language. 
2003.

The Road to Serfdom RC 59508
by F.A. Hayek
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Fiftieth-anniversary edition of Nobel Prize-winning economist's 
treatise on individual liberty versus government authority, originally 
written in response to the rise of socialism and Nazi Germany. Hayek 
(18991992), a libertarian proponent of economic, political, and social 
freedom, warns against government control of production. 1994 
introduction by Milton Friedman. 1944.

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 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.

Senator Mansfield: The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman 
and Diplomat RC 59112
by Don Oberdorfer
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
Washington Post journalist's biography of Mike Mansfield, longest 
serving U.S. Senate majority leader (1961 1977). Describes how 
Mansfield's longtime expertise in Asian affairs enabled him to offer 
constructive opposition to the Vietnam War, to serve twelve years as 
ambassador to Japan, and to initiate America's rapprochement with China 
for President Nixon. 2003.

The Truth about Hillary: What She Knew, When She Knew It, and How Far 
She'll Go to Become President RC 60609
by Edward Klein
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Author of The Kennedy Curse (RC 56880) assesses the New York senator 
and her aspirations for the presidency. Comments on Mrs. Clinton's 
successes and failures as First Lady and her ambitions for the 2008 
Democratic nomination. Covers the Lewinsky scandal. Some strong 
language. Bestseller. 2005.

Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out against John Kerry RC 
58936
by John E. O'Neill and Jerome R. Corsi
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Veterans who oppose John Kerry's 2004 presidential candidacy critique 
the senator's account of his brief tour of duty in Vietnam and his 
subsequent behavior in the antiwar movement. They fault his lack of 
character and judgment and claim fearful consequences if Kerry becomes 
commander-in-chief. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004.

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.

What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of 
America RC 59291
by Thomas Frank
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Social observer and native Kansan analyzes political trends in middle 
America, explaining that Kansans are influenced by candidates' support 
of traditional values more than their public-policy platforms. Frank 
provides a socio-political history of the state and critiques leaders 
of the national Republican party. Bestseller. 2004.

Who Let the Dogs In? Incredible Political Animals I Have Known RC 59290
by Molly Ivins
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Texas syndicated columnist portrays national figures from the Reagan 
era through George "Dubya" Bush's first term. Selections, which 
previously appeared in Ivins's newspaper column or elsewhere, include 
irreverent commentary on Ross Perot, Dan Quayle, Newt Gingrich, John 
Ashcroft, Ann Richards, Phil Gramm, and Madonna. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2004.

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 (19941998) 
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.

Hobbies and Crafts

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.

Exquisite Little Knits: Knitting with Luxurious Specialty Yarns RC 
59707
by Laurie Kimmelstiel and Iris Schreier
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Forty quick-to-knit scarves, hats, purses, stoles, shawls, and even a 
pair of gauntlets. Organized by fiber type: cashmere, qiviut, eyelash, 
fur, silk, lattice, mohair, angora, suede, ribbon, wool, and sequins. 
Provides information on these various yarns and rates each project by 
skill level. 2004.

Fly like a Bumblebee: A Blind Magician Shares His Most Powerful Secrets 
RC 59368
by R.W. Klamm
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Magician describes living with congenital optic atrophy disorder. He 
reveals with wit and humor how his profession helped to build his self- 
confidence. He explains easy tricks that demonstrate the concept "the 
hand is quicker than the eye." 2004.

Get Crafty: Hip Home Ec RC 60359
by Jean Railla
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Author embraces both feminism and her self-declared "inner craftiness" 
by putting a creative spin on traditional domestic arts. Offers tips on 
finding the right craft, creating personal space, buying items 
secondhand, conducting simple home improvements, cleaning, cooking, and 
entertaining. Includes project instructions, journal exercises, collage 
ideas, recipes, and more. 2004.

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.

Knit One, Felt Too: Discover the Magic of Knitted Felt with Twenty-five 
Easy Patterns RC 59216
by Kathleen Taylor
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Craft magazine writer offers easy-to-follow instructions for knitted 
projects that are then machine washed and shrunk down to a tight, fuzzy 
felt. Techniques use wool yarn, simple stitches, and large needles and 
are designed for all skill levels. Includes patterns for bags, hats, 
mittens, bunny slippers, pillows, and more. 2003.

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.

Stitch 'n Bitch Nation RC 60082
by Debbie Stoller
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
This sequel to Stitch 'n Bitch (RC 58586) contains fifty hip, even 
funkier patterns for scarves, hats, mittens, sweaters, ponchos, and 
sexy summer knits. Also includes knitting ideas for baby and pet 
clothing, bags, and gifts. Highlights project tips, profiles of groups, 
and yarn stores listed by state. 2004.

Home Management

The Experts' Guide to One Hundred Things Everyone Should Know How to Do 
RC 59279
compiled by Samantha Ettus
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering personal 
and professional situations. Provides advice on the best way to apply 
lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews, make conversation, 
give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a good houseguest, kiss, 
and plan and pack for a trip. 2004.

Fix It before It Breaks: Seasonal Checklist Guide to Home Maintenance 
RC 59610
by Terry Kennedy
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Builder recommends that homeowners develop a maintenance program and 
address building problems before they become major concerns. Discusses 
common issues with foundations, doors and windows, siding, roofs, 
electrical systems, landscaping, and other areas and ways to deal with 
them. Includes resources. 2004.

Get Crafty: Hip Home Ec RC 60359
by Jean Railla
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Author embraces both feminism and her self-declared "inner craftiness" 
by putting a creative spin on traditional domestic arts. Offers tips on 
finding the right craft, creating personal space, buying items 
secondhand, conducting simple home improvements, cleaning, cooking, and 
entertaining. Includes project instructions, journal exercises, collage 
ideas, recipes, and more. 2004.

Get Organized with Heloise RC 59215
by Heloise
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Good Housekeeping magazine columnist offers solutions for putting home 
and family in order. Using her "five minutes or five things" daily 
plan, time- and budget-saving tips, and letters from readers, Heloise 
explains how to get rid of household clutter, organize kids and pets, 
and reduce travel-related chaos. 2004.

The Newman's Own Organics Guide to a Good Life: Simple Measures That 
Benefit You and the Place You Live RC 59166
by Nell Newman
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Actor Paul Newman's daughter, a human ecologist, offers practical 
advice for living an environmentally conscientious life. Gives 
consumer-focused guidance on buying organic foods, reducing home energy 
demands, using biodegradable cleaners, and other conservation 
strategies. Includes a resource directory of publications, retailers, 
and advocacy groups. 2003.

Storage Solutions RC 60420
edited by Fine Homebuilding read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Step-by-step instructions for simple home improvements to control 
clutter and get organized. Includes directions for revamping closets, 
garages, and laundry rooms, upgrading kitchen and bathroom space, and 
assembling and installing cabinets and shelves. Provides tips on 
preparation and clean-up, choosing the right tools, purchasing 
materials, and personalizing finished projects. 2004.

Humor

Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans: The Best of McSweeney's 
Humor Category RC 59397
edited by Dave Eggers and Suzanne Kleid
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Anecdotes, plays, jokes, fake reviews, letters, and stories from the 
San Francisco periodical. Includes Greg Purcell's "The Ten Worst Films 
of All Time, as Reviewed by Ezra Pound over Italian Radio," Jim 
Stallard's spoof on the Supreme Court, "No Justice, No Foul," and many 
others. Strong language. Bestseller. 2004.

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 government glitches. 2004.

Don't Stop Laughing Now! Stories to Tickle Your Funny Bone and 
Strengthen Your Faith RC 60314
compiled by Ann Spangler and Shari MacDonald
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Seventy-eight stories, poems, jokes, and real-life anecdotes composed 
by women and men of faith, among them Martha Bolton, Patsy Clairmont, 
Ken Davis, Shari MacDonald, Barbara Johnson, Mark Lowry, and Dave 
Barry. Topics include kids, marriage, money, eating, vacationing, 
illness, and shopping. 2002.

It's Not Easy Bein' Me: A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and 
Drugs RC 59139
by Rodney Dangerfield
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Self-deprecating funnyman's anecdotal autobiography. Describes his 
difficult upbringing from which he emerged an unlikely success, noting 
career highlights like the movie Caddyshack and opening his own club. 
Jokes throughout. Frequently references his use of drugs and alcohol. 
Foreword by comedian Jim Carrey. Strong language and some descriptions 
of sex. 2004.

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.

The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide RC 60927
by Jill Conner Browne
read by Jill Conner Browne
2 cassettes
Tongue-in-cheek advice for big weddings followed by big divorces. 
Covers topics such as "making a bride in just 365 days," "dressing the 
bridesmaids and the groom," "the greed (oops, the gifts)," "vows, pre-
nups, and kiss-offs," "pre-d," "on matters legal and mannerly," "the 
divorce party," and "delousing the ring." Strong language and some 
explicit descriptions of sex. 2005.

Twisted Tales from Shakespeare RC 60701
by Richard Armour
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette (Reissue)
Tongue-in-cheek retellings of William Shakespeare's (15641616) best- 
known plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and 
Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello. Includes introduction, 
questions, appendices, and footnotes intended to contribute to a 
clearer misunderstanding of the subject. 1957.

When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? RC 59470
by George Carlin
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
More observations and opinions on social trends, politically correct 
language, media and corporate spin, clichs, and euphemisms by the 
comedian who wrote Napalm and Silly Putty (RC 52283) and Brain 
Droppings (RC 44750). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 
Bestseller. 2004.

Inspiration

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.

Gift from the Sea RC 59660
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
read by Claudette Colbert
1 cassette (Reissue)
Reflections on possessions, love and marriage, and solitude and 
contentment written by Anne Morrow Lindbergh when she was a young 
mother on a quiet vacation by the sea. Fiftieth anniversary edition 
with a 2005 introduction by Anne's daughter Reeve Lindbergh. 1955.

Healing and Hope: Six Women from the Betty Ford Center Share Their 
Powerful Journeys of Addiction and Recovery RC 57691
by Betty Ford
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
Former first lady Betty Ford, who founded a nonprofit addiction 
recovery facility in 1982, profiles six women and their battles against 
substance abuse. Ford chronicles their lives before and after treatment 
while commenting on addiction, the healing process, and her own 
personal recovery. 2003.

The Journey: How to Live by Faith in an Uncertain World RC 61602
by Billy Graham
read by John H. Mayer
3 cassettes
The Reverend Billy Graham explains his understanding of the meaning and 
purpose of God, Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit and their role in 
daily life. Describes ways to deal with challenges and temptations and 
offers practical advice on living joyously. Some descriptions of sex. 
2006.

The Ultimate Gift RC 59601
by Jim Stovall
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Upon his wealthy great-uncle's death, twenty-four-year-old Jason 
Stevens receives an unorthodox inheritance that leads him on a year-
long journey of self-discovery during which he learns the values of 
work, friendship, laughter, love, and more as part of the "ultimate 
gift." 2001.

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.

Your Best Life Now: Seven Steps to Living at Your Full Potential RC 
59330
by Joel Osteen
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Christian minister's advice on finding personal fulfillment. Discusses 
seven steps to produce change: enlarge your vision, develop a healthy 
self-image, discover the power of your thoughts and words, let go of 
the past, find strength through adversity, live to give, and choose to 
be happy. Bestseller. 2004.

Journalism and the Media

Al-Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel That Is 
Challenging the West RC 60109
by Hugh Miles
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
British journalist analyzes the twenty-four-hour Arab television news 
channel Al-Jazeera. Observing the Qatar agency, Miles concludes that 
"the story of this news network is, in fact, the story of the upheavals 
that have taken place in that troubled region in recent years." 
Discusses terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan, and free speech. 2005.

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.

The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate's Deep Throat RC 60705
by Bob Woodward
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
One of the journalists who uncovered the 1972 Watergate scandal, 
described in All the President's Men (RC 50574), chronicles his long 
relationship with the scandal's secret informant. Details Woodward's 
early dealings with the man as a mentor, their covert meetings during 
Watergate, decades of concealment, and W. Mark Felt's public admission 
in 2005. Bestseller. 2005.

The Skeptic: A Life of H.L. Mencken RC 58746
by Terry Teachout
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Critic and journalist reconstructs the life of Henry Louis Mencken 
(18801956). Drawing on private autobiographical papers, Teachout 
portrays the passionate newspaperman and his scathing commentaries in 
the context of his own time. He candidly discusses Mencken's talents 
and shortcomings as a political and literary thinker. 2002.

The Tender Bar: A Memoir RC 61119
by J.R. Moehringer
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recalls finding male role models at 
the local bar in Manhasset, Long Island, where his uncle worked. 
Describes the education he received from the tavern patrons as he 
struggled to cope with abandonment by his father and life with his 
mother's dysfunctional family. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

Voice of America: A History RC 58786
by Alan L. Heil Jr.
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Thirty-six-year veteran of the Voice of America chronicles six decades 
in the history of the publicly funded global broadcasting organization 
founded in 1942. Heil blends perspectives of engineers, journalists, 
and loyal listeners on the institution's reporting of monumental events 
that shaped the world. 2003.

Language

Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation RC 
58442
by Lynne Truss
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Despairing over the abysmal state of British usage, author/journalist 
Truss, a stickler for punctuation, dissects common language errors 
involving apostrophes, commas, dashes, and hyphens. She notes 
punctuation is not a class issue but a tool to clarify the written 
word. Bestseller. 2003.

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.

Language in Danger: The Loss of Linguistic Diversity and the Threat to 
Our Future RC 60014
by Andrew Dalby
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Linguistic historian addresses the rapid disappearance of the world's 
native tongues as national languages, including English, are 
increasingly adopted by minority peoples. Drawing on historical 
examples, Dalby laments these vernacular losses and stresses the need 
for a "multiplicity of languages" to preserve the knowledge and 
cultural traditions embodied within them. 2003.

The Little Red Writing Book: Twenty Powerful Principles of Structure, 
Style, and Readability RC 59202
by Brandon Royal
read by John Richardson
1 cassette
Concise guide to organization, style, and presentation for students and 
business persons. Author posits that anyone can develop outstanding 
writing skills by mastering the basics. Includes thirty commonly 
encountered rules of grammar and diction as well as examples and 
exercises to help create effective documents for any occasion. 2004.

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.

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 exercises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 
2004.

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.

The Stories of English RC 59720
by David Crystal
read by Ralph Hauenstein
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.

Legal Issues

AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to Wills, 
Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy RC 60413
by Michael T. Palermo
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
AARP offers advice on planning an estate. Covers wills and trusts, 
executors and trustees, provisions for heirs including those with 
disabilities, charitable donations, and distribution solutions for 
beneficiaries. Emphasizes consulting an estate attorney to prevent 
family feuds. Foreword by Ric Edelman. 2005.

Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz 
Age RC 59602
by Kevin Boyle
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Historian Boyle uses the 1925 case of African American doctor Ossian 
Sweet, who shot a white man while defending his house against a racist 
mob, to explore race relations in jazz-era America. Portrays the sen- 
sationalized murder trial and Clarence Darrow's legal tactics. Strong 
language. National Book Award. 2004. 

Blood Struggle: The Rise of Modern Indian Nations RC 60349
by Charles Wilkinson
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Lawyer and author of Eagle Bird (RC 37582) chronicles the Native 
American tribal sovereignty movement beginning in the second half of 
the twentieth century. Describes how American Indians utilized the 
judicial system to reestablish the rights over their land, reinforce 
treaties, and improve conditions on the reservations. 2005.

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.

Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death 
Penalty RC 58927
by Scott Turow
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Criminal lawyer and writer dispassionately examines capital punishment 
issues. Drawing on his experiences prosecuting cases, representing 
death-row inmates, and serving on an Illinois commission appointed to 
recommend capital system reforms, Turow relates his evolution from 
death penalty ambivalence to opposition to avoid possibility of 
"occasionally condemning the innocent or undeserving." 2003.

Literature

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.

Cubansimo! The Vintage Book of Contemporary Cuban Literature RC 59037 
edited by
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Anthology of stories, poems, essays, and excerpts from diaries and 
novels celebrating the multicultural essence of Cuban identity. 
Contains writings by Jos Mart, Alejo Carpentier, Jos Lezama Lima, 
Ana Menndez, and others. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some 
strong language. 2002.

Forgotten Readers: Recovering the Lost History of African American 
Literary Societies RC 59066
by Elizabeth McHenry
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
English professor traces the rise and development of African American 
literacy organizations between 1830 and 1940, from the antislavery 
movement's height to the Harlem Renaissance. Examines the cultural role 
of the black press, women's contributions, and efforts to promote 
reading and writing that fostered activism and influenced black 
communities. 2002.

Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance RC 59615
by Laban Carrick Hill
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Describes the explosion of creativity that occurred in early twentieth-
century Harlem when many African Americans moved north. Discusses the 
artistic, intellectual, literary, and political contributions of such 
figures as W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and musicians of the Jazz 
Age. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

A Jacques Barzun Reader: Selections from His Works RC 58916
by Jacques Barzun
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
A selection of essays on history, science, literary classics and 
criticism, language, opera, education, American and French culture, and 
crime stories obtained from the works of the prolific author of From 
Dawn to Decadence (RC 50517). 2002.

A Man without a Country RC 61197
by Kurt Vonnegut
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Eighty-two-year-old writer comments on life, art, politics, America's 
soul, war, music, and the destruction of the planet, among other 
topics. Reminisces about personal experiences. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.

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 (19061989). 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.

Pushkin: A Biography RC 59077
by T.J. Binyon
read by Mark Ashby
5 cassettes
Prizewinning biography of classic Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin (1799
1837). Portrays a man of great talent and wit who also indulged in 
debauchery, gambling, and womanizing. Discusses Pushkin's exile for 
writing seditious verses, his marriage, his jealousy, and the duel that 
caused his untimely death. 2002.

This I Believe: An A to Z of a Life RC 60592
by Carlos Fuentes
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Mexican-born novelist, author of The Old Gringo (RC 32879), records his 
memories and opinions in themed, alphabetically ordered vignettes. He 
recalls personal experiences with his wife and children; discusses 
literary works, theatre, and film; and reflects on love, jealousy, sex, 
God, politics, and globalization. 2005.

Twisted Tales from Shakespeare RC 60701
by Richard Armour
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette (Reissue)
Tongue-in-cheek retellings of William Shakespeare's (15641616) best- 
known plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and 
Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello. Includes introduction, 
questions, appendices, and footnotes intended to contribute to a 
clearer misunderstanding of the subject. 1957.

V.S. Pritchett: A Working Life RC 60255
by Jeremy Treglown
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Concise biography of the British writer Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900
1997). Recounts his upbringing, two marriages, and travels and assesses 
their influence on his literary output. Pritchett's autobiographical 
works A Cab at the Door and Midnight Oil (RC 46498) focus on his youth 
and his decision to become a writer. 2004.

A Writer's Life RC 61607
by Gay Talese
read by Arthur Morey
4 cassettes
Journalist and bestselling author of Honor Thy Father (RC 35832) writes 
about himself and his craft. Discusses his New York Times articles of 
the 1960s that placed him at the forefront of the movement called New 
Journalism. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2006.

Marriage and Sex

It's Her Wedding but I'll Cry if I Want To: A Survival Guide for the 
Mother of the Bride RC 60585
by Leslie Milk
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Advice for mothers of the bride on planning a wedding without 
alienating one's daughter. Sage instructions cover hiring caterers, 
florists, and photographers; meeting future relatives; and locating the 
perfect dress while remaining on a budget. Includes anecdotes and 
modern etiquette tips. 2005.

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages RC 60368
by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Traces the development of the medieval European family from 500 A.D. to 
the fifteenth century, from roots where Germanic, Roman, and Christian 
influences blended. Discusses family size and definition, marriage laws 
and customs, gender attitudes, and more. Considers social class and the 
impact of the Black Death. 1987.

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.

Medicine and Health

American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer RC 60377
edited by David G. Bostwick and Celestia S. Higano
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Comprehensive guide for those concerned with or facing prostate cancer, 
the second most common form of cancer among men. Explains risk factors, 
prevention, early detection, and various treatment options after 
diagnosis. Discusses insurance, financial concerns, and working during 
treatment, as well as emotional, physical, and sexual side effects. 
2005.

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. Suggests 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.

Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to 
Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance RC 60378
by David M. Nathan and Linda M. Delahanty
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A Harvard physician and a nutritionist offer a way to treat and prevent 
diabetes through modest lifestyle changes without drugs. The easy-to-
follow program includes simple eating and activity level changes. Study 
participants describe their successes. 2005.

Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) through 
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond RC 59377
by Marc Silver
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Crash course for men on the best ways to support a wife through the 
ordeal of breast cancer. Part medical guide and part practical advice 
on caring for and understanding cancer treatment and its effects. 
Includes candid discussion of emotional, physical, and sexual reactions 
and coping options. 2004.

Cereal for Dinner: Strategies, Shortcuts, and Sanity for Moms Battling 
Illness RC 59198
by Kristine Breese
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Author recounts her serious illness and discusses with others the 
changes that occur in home life when mothers become sick. Describes how 
a disability affects the whole family. Provides tips and tools for 
talking with children and asking for help. Includes resources. 2004.

Conquering Diabetes: A Cutting-Edge, Comprehensive Program for 
Prevention and Treatment RC 60385
by Anne L. Peters
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Diabetologist urges patients to take charge of their disease by 
developing a lifestyle plan that includes finding a team of 
professionals to assist in nutrition, exercise, and medications. 
Explains type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Discusses pre-
diabetes, the importance of knowing family history, and prevention of 
complications. 2005.

Coping with Kidney Disease: A Twelve-Step Treatment Program to Help You 
Avoid Dialysis RC 60364
by Mackenzie Walser
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Physician from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers advice on living 
with kidney disease. Discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, 
medications, dialysis, transplants, and control of related problems 
such as cholesterol, gout, anemia, and acidosis. The main emphasis is 
on a very-low-protein diet and lifestyle changes. 2004.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery: A Complete Guide to Making the Right Decision, 
from A to Double D RC 58903
by Robert M. Freund
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Leading plastic surgeon addresses emotional and physical factors to 
consider before undergoing breast surgery. Describes basic procedures 
(enlargements, reductions, lifts, and reconstruction) and associated 
risks and benefits. Also discusses the silicone implant controversy, 
finding the right doctor, scarring, fixing bad surgeries, and post-
surgery breast-feeding. Includes case studies. 2004.

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.

Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen Guide; It Happened to Me RC 59361
by Katherine J. Moran
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
A nurse provides practical information to teens on living with 
diabetes. Discusses the disease, managing it, treatment options 
including the insulin pump, and related social issues such as driving, 
traveling, and drinking alcohol. For senior high and older readers. 
2004. 

Do You Really Need Back Surgery? A Surgeon's Guide to Neck and Back 
Pain and How to Choose Your Treatment RC 59147
by Aaron G. Filler
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Leading authority on spine and nerve surgery discusses various types of 
back problems and chronic, acute, and recurring pains, as well as 
possible solutions. Spinal health topics include bones, disks, joints, 
spurs, stenosis, osteoporosis, and spina bifida. Treatment areas cover 
noninvasive procedures, injections, surgery, and recovery. 2004.

The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health: Preventing and Treating 
Acid Reflux, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Celiac 
Disease, Colon Cancer, Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis, Hernias, and More RC 
60419
by Paul Miskovitz and Marian Betancourt
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Comprehensive guide to maintaining healthy digestion. Discusses causes, 
symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for ailments involving the stomach, 
esophagus, intestine, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, and colon. 2005.

Down Came the Rain RC 60414
by Brooke Shields
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Actress recounts experiencing postpartum depression following the 2003 
birth of her daughter, who was conceived after fertility treatments. 
Recalls her detachment and thoughts of suicide. Discusses her treatment 
and recovery with proper medication and therapy, and her newfound 
happiness as a mother. Lists resources. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.

Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever RC 59967
by Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman
read by Jake Williams
5 cassettes
Authors explain ways to extend one's life until technologies are 
developed to enable humans to live longer. They discuss nutrition, 
genomics, inflammation, toxins, cancer, heart disease, and hormones and 
offer advice on diet, exercise, supplements, and antistress techniques 
to slow aging. 2004.

Feel Better Fast: Overcoming the Emotional Fallout of Your Illness or 
Injury RC 60707
by Charles Foster
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Psychotherapist examines the emotional component of illness and 
suggests ways to prevent negative feelings from hindering a full 
recovery. Offers advice to patients and their families for dealing 
holistically with health issues. Uses examples from his practice to 
outline principles for making good medical decisions. 2004.

The First YearHIV: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed RC 60461
by Brett Grodeck
read by Dan Willems
3 cassettes
A month-by-month guide for people learning to live with an HIV-positive 
diagnosis. Includes information on nutrition and exercise, medications 
and their side effects, and dating and sex. Also deals with the 
psychological aspects of the disease and lists available resources. 
2003.

A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer RC 60721
by F.J. Montz and Robert E. Bristow
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Gynecological oncologists offer a comprehensive guide to coping with 
the physical and emotional aspects of ovarian cancer. Discusses the 
latest developments in diagnosis and treatments including surgery, 
chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and alternative therapies 
while addressing the psychological impact of the disease and stressing 
quality of life and self-determination. 2005.

Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well- 
Being RC 60915
by Andrew Weil
read by Andrew Weil
2 cassettes
Physician and author of Eight Weeks to Optimum Health (RC 44268) 
explains the aging process and describes ways to keep healthy while 
growing older. Covers nutrition, physical activity, vitamins, rest, 
stress reduction, and maintaining a social and spiritual life. Some 
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005.

His Brother's Keeper: A Story from the Edge of Medicine RC 58894
by Jonathan Weiner
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Beak of the Finch (RC 42578) 
reconstructs a Newtonville, Massachusetts, family's crisis when twenty-
nine-year-old Stephen was diagnosed in 1999 with the nerve-death 
disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosisLou Gehrig's disease. Chronicles 
older brother Jamie's full-time search for a cure through genetic 
research. Some strong language. 2004.

How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and Independence RC 
60547
by Eric Fredrikson
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Accident avoidance specialist offers a guide to preventing fallsthe 
leading cause of injuries to U.S. seniors. Provides information on 
fall-proofing the home; negotiating stairs; avoiding hazards such as 
escalators, uneven sidewalks, and ice; choosing a cane or walker; and 
recovering after a fall. Includes exercises and useful web sites. 2004.

How to Live 365 Days a Year RC 56223
by John A. Schindler
read by Peter Lavezzoli
2 cassettes
Physician's guide to coping with emotionally induced or psychosomatic 
illness. Schindler demonstrates through case histories how mental 
stress from work or family can lead to physical symptoms. He also 
discusses twelve important principles for enriching one's life. 2002.

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.

Kids and Health Care: Using Insurance, Cash, and Government Programs to 
Make Sure Your Children Get the Best Doctors, Hospitals, and Treatments 
Possible RC 60462
edited by Silver Lake Editors
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Advice to parents on obtaining medical care for their children. 
Discusses the medical industry and identifies and compares insurance, 
government, school, and job-related programs. Also examines filing 
claims, choosing doctors, preventive medicine, kids' diets, and 
special-needs children. 2004.

Living Well with Parkinson's RC 60258
by Glenna Atwood
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
This update of the 1991 edition, RC 38067, reviews medication, surgery, 
nutrition, and physical therapy that improve the lives of those with 
Parkinson's disease. Includes information on social services, support 
groups, and other resources available to patients and their families. 
2005.

Living with Polio: The Epidemic and Its Survivors RC 60231
by Daniel J. Wilson
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
History professor and polio survivor relates accounts of polio patients 
during the mid-twentieth-century epidemics. Chronicles their 
experiences from diagnosis to rehabilitation and recoveryincluding, in 
some cases, dealing with post-polio syndrome. Highlights the emotional 
and physical struggles of living with a disability. 2005.

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your 
Sight RC 60826
by Lylas G. Mogk and Marja Mogk
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Describes age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Revised edition 
includes scientific research, natural and medical treatments, and 
prevention therapies not yet available in 1999. Presents a five-star 
program designed to stop macular degeneration. Also provides 
nutritional recipes and information about online AMD communities, 
assistive computers and software, and optical aids. 2003.

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy RC 60148
edited by Roger W. Harms
read by Kerry Cundiff
5 cassettes
Month-by-month outline of changes in mothers and unborn babies during 
pregnancy, and a compendium of information on labor, delivery, 
newborns, postpartum care, and possible maternal health complications. 
Includes guidelines for making informed decisions on such topics as 
genetic screening, doctor selection, circumcision, and feeding. 2004.

Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional 
Health RC 60245
by Christiane Northrup
read by Anne Hancock
6 cassettes
Physician and author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (RC 48380) uses 
anecdotes to illustrate ways mothers can guide their daughters' 
emotional and physical growth. Offers tips on pregnancy and birth, 
self-esteem, holistic medicine, sexuality, self-care, and becoming 
closer to one's own mother. 2005.

Mountains beyond Mountains RC 59188
by Tracy Kidder
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Cultural biography of Paul Farmer, physician, Harvard professor, 
anthropologist, and infectious disease specialist with a mission to 
improve medical conditions in remote locations. Recounts his founding 
of Partners in Health, recognition for creating a public health system 
in disease-ridden settlements of Haiti, and travels among unserved 
peoples in Latin America and Russia. 2003.

Parkinson's Disease: Three Hundred Tips for Making Life Easier RC 60360
by Shelley Peterman Schwarz
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Columnist with multiple sclerosis offers time- and energy-saving 
suggestions to improve quality of life and promote independence for 
those with Parkinson's and other chronic conditions. Encourages readers 
to adapt, modify, and simplify with tips on making homes safe and 
accessible, handling medical issues, traveling, exercising, and more. 
Includes resources. 2002.

The Perricone Promise: Look Younger, Live Longer in Three Easy Steps RC 
59524
by Nicholas Perricone
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Dermatologist of The Perricone Prescription (RC 54931) offers a method 
for looking younger in just twenty-eight days using a special diet, 
nutritional food supplements, and anti-aging topicals. Credits the 
power of protein-like substances in the body called peptides and 
neuropeptides. Includes four-week diet plan with recipes. Bestseller. 
2004.

Polio: An American Story RC 60283
by David M. Oshinsky
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Account of the twentieth-century search for a polio vaccine and the 
rivalries that developed between competing medical researchers, notably 
Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and Hilary Koprowski. Traces the National 
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis campaigns and the public health ex- 
periment involving Salk's vaccine. Evokes the widespread panic over the 
disease. 2005.

Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentleman Solved the Greatest 
Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail RC 59013
by Stephen R. Bown
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Chronicles the search for cause and cure of the disease that hindered 
maritime exploration and claimed over two million sailors' lives since 
the 1400s. Describes how three eighteenth-century figuresJames Lind, 
captain James Cook, and Sir Gilbert Blaneworked independently to 
understand and eliminate the affliction caused by vitamin C deficiency. 
2003.

Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon: The Expert's Guide to 
Safe, Successful Surgery RC 59351
by Robert Kotler
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Experienced cosmetic surgeon provides a guide to selecting a skilled 
medical professional, negotiating fees, engaging in a consultation, and 
obtaining answers to common questions. Also gives advice on anesthesia, 
medicine, herbs, skin products, and after-care procedures. 2003.

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.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better RC 60691
by Ralph A. Pascualy and Sally Warren Soest
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A sleep-disorder specialist and the wife of a sleep apnea patient 
collaborate on a family and physician guide to the condition's 
diagnosis and treatment. They discuss sleep apnea's symptoms, 
solutions, and health concerns if left untreated in infants, children, 
adults, and seniors. Includes resource list for products and services. 
2000.

Think like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with 
Insulin RC 59219
by Gary Scheiner
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Diabetes educator, diagnosed with the disease in 1986, offers advice on 
managing blood sugar levels by designing an insulin program to fit an 
individual's lifestyle. Discusses the pros and cons of various delivery 
devices like syringes and pumps, the impact of emotions, illness, and 
aging, and more. 2004.

Three Hundred Tips for Making Life with Multiple Sclerosis Easier RC 
60702
by Shelley Peterman Schwarz
read by Kate Sanders
1 cassette
Labor- and time-saving techniques for those with multiple sclerosis and 
other chronic medical conditions. Schwarz, who was diagnosed with MS in 
1979, offers advice on home safety and accessibility, dressing and 
grooming, utilizing new technology, preparing meals, travel and 
recreation, health care issues, personal empowerment, and more. 
Includes resources. 1999.

Under the Weather: How the Weather and Climate Affect Our Health RC 
60236
by Pat Thomas
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Examines scientific evidence of a weather/health link and discusses 
specific environmental influences affecting human behavior and physical 
and mental well-being. Topics include the seasons, global warming, 
storms, heat waves, winds, and such artificial temperatures as heating 
and air-conditioning. 2004.

What if It's Not Alzheimer's? A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia RC 60276
edited by Lisa Radin and Gary Radin
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Manual by medical professionals and caregivers on attending to patients 
with progressive, neurodegenerative brain disorders known as 
frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Doctors explain medical facts, research, 
and therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions. Caregivers discuss 
managing daily aid, socialization, nursing homes, and financial and 
legal concerns. 2003.

Your Child's Hearing Loss: What Parents Need to Know RC 60222
by Debby Waldman
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Parents' guide for recognizing and assessing a hard-of-hearing child 
and choosing between hearing aids and cochlear implantation. Discusses 
proper care of devices, family adjustment, and child advocacy. 
Summarizes research and includes information from professionals and 
personal accounts from parents. 2005.

Music

Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars RC 59270
by Chet Atkins and Michael Cochran
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Autobiography written with longtime friends the Cochran brothers. The 
guitarist recalls his career, beginning with his early days in 
Tennessee and Georgia, by focusing on guitars he's had over the years. 
Describes the evolution of his guitars' construction and includes 
anecdotes about favorite instruments. Introduction by Jerry Reed. 2001.

Giants of Jazz RC 60829
by Studs Terkel
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Collective biography of thirteen American jazz greats: Joe Oliver, 
Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Duke 
Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, 
Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. Portraits blend 
musicians' life stories with information about the evolution of jazz. 
Includes discography. 1957.

The Inner Voice: The Making of a Singer RC 60116
by Rene Fleming
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Grammy-winning American soprano's autobiography traces her rise from an 
upstate New York childhood as the daughter of two music teachers 
through years of vocal training to an eventual operatic career. 
Includes discussion of her mentors, various roles, and private life. 
2004. 

The King and I: The Uncensored Tale of Luciano Pavarotti's Rise to Fame 
by His Manager, Friend, and Sometime Adversary RC 59318
by Herbert Breslin and Anne Midgette
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Luciano Pavarotti's manager/publicist candidly recounts his thirty-six-
year relationship with the opera singer. Breslin describes the tenor as 
evolving from a "simple, lovely guy" to a "determined, aggressive, and 
somewhat unhappy superstar." Details his career, quirks, superstitions, 
and love life. 2004.

KISS and Make-Up RC 58819
by Gene Simmons
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
Memoir by singer who founded the world-famous rock band KISS in 1973. 
Simmons describes his early childhood in Israel, his move to Queens at 
age eight, and his development as a musician. Reminisces about his love 
affairs with Cher and Diana Ross, among others. Explicit descriptions 
of sex and some strong language. 2001.

Late Beethoven: Music, Thought, Imagination RC 59127
by Maynard Solomon
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Author of Beethoven (RC 25162) analyzes the composer's thought and 
music during his last fifteen years, when his world outlook, belief 
systems, and compositional style underwent deep transformations. Traces 
in Beethoven's diaries and other writings the diverse literary and 
mystical sources that stimulated his radical creative expansion. 2003.

Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life RC 59328
by Clay Aiken
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
American Idol 2003 runner-up details what success means to him. He 
describes his childhood and the impact his mother and granny had on his 
upbringing. Also discusses the absence of his father, the role of 
religion in his life, and his new responsibilities as a pop singer. 
Bestseller. 2004.

Long Ago and Far Away: James Taylor, His Life and Music RC 57795
by Timothy White
read by John Lescault
3 cassettes
Editor of Billboard and author of Catch a Fire (RC 47518) chronicles 
the life of singer-songwriter James Taylor from his Scottish roots to 
the 1990s. Follows his musical career, including his debut album with 
Apple Records in 1968, as well as his marriages and troubling substance 
abuse. 2002.

Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross RC 59837
by Craig Seymour
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Biography of Grammy Award-winning rhythm and blues singer/songwriter/ 
producer Luther Vandross. Follows his career from the 1970s through a 
devastating stroke in 2003 at age fifty-one. Chronicles the 
entertainer's feuds and friendships with other performers including 
Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, and En Vogue. Some strong language. 2004.

Lyrics, 19622001 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.

Morning Glory: A Biography of Mary Lou Williams RC 59307
by Linda Dahl
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Biography of African American jazz pianist/composer Mary Lou Williams 
(19101981), a child prodigy who played with Duke Ellington, Benny 
Goodman, and Thelonious Monk. Recounts her rough childhood, marriages 
and love affairs, as well as her influence on ragtime and bop. Some 
strong language. 1999.

Old Gods Almost Dead: The Forty-Year Odyssey of the Rolling Stones RC 
58794
by Stephen Davis
read by Barry Bernson
4 cassettes
In-depth biography of the legendary English band that refused to fade 
into rock history. Davis chronicles the evolution of their music, which 
began in 1962 as straightforward rhythm and blues but grew and changed 
to reflect the passing decades. Details band members' sex lives, drug 
use, and legal troubles. Strong language. 2001.

The Original Marvelettes: Motown's Mystery Girl Group RC 59497
by Marc Taylor
read by David Toney
2 cassettes
Traces the career of the vocal ensemble the Marvelettes, who signed 
with Motown Records in 1961 and gave the black-owned company its first 
number-one pop single. Describes the Michigan singers, their successes, 
and their eventual waning popularity. Also discusses business practices 
of Motown's golden age. Some strong language. 2004.

Queen: The Life and Music of Dinah Washington RC 59865
by Nadine Cohodas
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
Biography of African American pop, blues, and jazz diva Dinah 
Washington (19241963), who sang with Lionel Hampton's band at age 
eighteen as Ruth Jones. Cohodas uses archives and family interviews to 
highlight Washington's career, recording sessions, struggles with 
racism, seven marriages, and personal life. Some strong language. 2004.

Rebel for the Hell of It: The Life of Tupac Shakur RC 59848
by Armond White
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Journalist chronicles the life of rapper Tupac Shakur (19711996), from 
his childhood to his unsolved murder in Las Vegas. Describes Shakur's 
musical legacy, his brief acting career, and his legal entanglements. 
Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Thayer's Life of Beethoven, Volume 1 RC 60403
by Alexander Wheelock Thayer
read by Gordon Gould
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Thayer's classic biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (17701827), revised 
and edited by Harvard music professor Elliot Forbes, incorporating 
research accomplished after the work's original 1921 publication. 
Volume one covers Beethoven's life and work up to 1814. 1967.

Thayer's Life of Beethoven, Volume 2 RC 60404
by Alexander Wheelock Thayer
read by Gordon Gould
5 cassettes
Thayer's classic biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (17701827), revised 
and edited by Harvard music professor Elliot Forbes, incorporating 
research accomplished after the work's original 1921 publication. 
Volume two covers Beethoven's life and work from 1815 until his death 
in 1827. Follows Thayer's Life of Beethoven, Volume 1 (RC 60403). 1967.

Tim Page on Music: Views and Reviews RC 58761
by Tim Page
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Collection of sixty-five commentaries published since 1992, mostly in 
the Washington Post, by Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page. 
Features interviews with various artists, including Plcido Domingo, 
Mario Lanza, Arthur Rubinstein, and Frank Sinatra. Also contains 
critiques of Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio, Andrew Lloyd Webber's 
compositions, and performances by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and others. 2002.

Tori Amos, Piece by Piece: A Portrait of the ArtistHer Thoughts, Her 
Conversations RC 59918
by Tori Amos and Ann Powers
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes
Singer-songwriter Amos pairs with music critic Powers in a collection 
of essays, conversations, and observations from musicians and friends 
to reveal the singer's personality and spirituality. Details Amos's 
early years as a child prodigy, her career, and her life in the music 
business. Some strong language. 2005.

The Uncrowned King of Swing: Fletcher Henderson and Big Band Jazz RC 
60620
by Jeffrey Magee
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Music professor's biography of the African American musician credits 
Henderson with devising the arranging formula that made Benny Goodman 
the King of Swing. Portrays Henderson as a pianist and bandleader who 
"profoundly shaped American jazz . . . during the 1920s and 1930s." 
Describes Henderson's work with Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and 
others. 2005.

Nature and the Environment

The Children's Blizzard RC 60440
by David Laskin
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
The author of Braving the Elements (RC 45451) chronicles an unexpected 
1888 blizzard that engulfed the upper Great Plains and killed hundreds, 
mostly youngsters on the way home from school. Using archives and 
memoirs, Laskin portrays the immigrant European homesteaders and the 
storm's emotional devastation. 2004.

Earth: An Intimate History RC 59717
by Richard Fortey
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes
British paleontologist discusses how the science of plate tectonics has 
changed the way we understand the landscape. Fortey explores the ways 
Earth's constantly shifting geological underpinnings have impacted the 
natural and human history of such places as Mount Vesuvius, Hawaii, the 
Alps, Newfoundland, India, and the Grand Canyon. 2004.

The Empty Ocean: Plundering the World's Marine Life RC 58798
by Richard Ellis
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
In this well-researched report, the author of Aquagenesis (RC 54352) 
addresses the systematic destruction of the world's fisheries and 
marine populations. Ellis identifies species of whales, seals, sea 
turtles, fish, coral, and others that have been hunted and collected to 
near extinctionand considers what needs to be done to save them. 2003.

The Heretic in Darwin's Court: The Life of Alfred Russel Wallace RC 
59785
by Ross A. Slotten
read by Annie Wauters
5 cassettes
Physician traces the life of nineeenth-century British naturalist and 
explorer Alfred Wallace (18231913), a colleague of Charles Darwin. 
Examines Wallace's lower-class background, self-education, and 
socialist views. Discusses his acceptance of spiritualism, 
environmentalism, and other ideologies scientists typically avoided. 
Also covers his research travels into dangerous tropical jungles. 2004.

Plants from the Edge of the World: New Explorations in the Far East RC 
60923
by Mark Flanagan and Tony Kirkham
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Horticulturists recount their mission to restore the flora collections 
of southeastern England's Royal Botanic Gardens after a 1987 storm 
devastated the region's woodland, plantation, and specimen trees. They 
describe their plant-hunting expedition throughout South Korea, Taiwan, 
Japan, and eastern Russia to collect representative temperate species. 
2005.

The Race to Save the Lord God Bird RC 59406
by Phillip Hoose
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Chronicles the history and habitat of the ivory-billed woodpecker, or 
"Lord God bird," in the United States and its gradual extinction due to 
logging and other environmental disasters. Discusses the necessity of 
preserving endangered species and their homes. For senior high and 
older readers. 2004. 

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.

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.

Under the Weather: How the Weather and Climate Affect Our Health RC 
60236
by Pat Thomas
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Examines scientific evidence of a weather/health link and discusses 
specific environmental influences affecting human behavior and physical 
and mental well-being. Topics include the seasons, global warming, 
storms, heat waves, winds, and such artificial temperatures as heating 
and air-conditioning. 2004.

What Good Are Bugs? Insects in the Web of Life RC 58908
by Gilbert Waldbauer
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Entomologist examines the integral role of insects in the ecosystem's 
complex community of life. Waldbauer illuminates the functions of 
specific species in pollinating plants, controlling plant spread, 
serving as food for other creatures, decomposing dead organisms and 
organic waste, and performing other ecologically essential tasks. 2003.

Wisdom Sits in Places: Landscape and Language among the Western Apache 
RC 58782
by Keith H. Basso
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Anthropologist explores the meaning of geography and place names in the 
Apache culture. Offers insights based on his travels with horsemen in 
Arizona, prolonged talks with informants about the significance of 
place, and trained observation of the use of place names in ordinary 
conversation. Western States Book Award. 1996.

Philosophy

Mencius RC 59900
translated by David Hinton
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Compilation of teachings of Chinese sage Mencius, who trained under a 
grandson of Confucius in the fourth century BCEE. Fourteen chapters 
highlight Mencius's central belief in the inherent goodness of human 
nature. Introduction by translator David Hinton provides historical 
background information. 1998.

The Mystery of Courage RC 59268
by William Ian Miller
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Meditations on the historical perceptions and philosophical meanings of 
courage, as evidenced in western civilization. Discusses a broad range 
of perspectivesfrom ancient Greece to the U.S. Civil War and Vietnam, 
from fiction and poetry to soldiers' memoirsto elucidate this 
generally admired but difficult-to-define virtue. 2000.

Peace Is the Way: Bringing War and Violence to an End RC 59997
by Deepak Chopra
read by Shishir Kurup
2 cassettes
The author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (RC 40751) invites 
everyone to bring the vision of peace to the forefront of our 
collective and individual consciousness. Offers a seven-step program 
every individual can follow to become a peacemaker. 2005.

Practical Philosophy RC 58599
by Immanuel Kant
read by Ted Stoddard
6 cassettes
Contains the complete writings on moral and political philosophy by the 
seminal modern German philosopher, Immanuel Kant, published originally 
between 1783 and 1798. Treatises include "Groundworks of 'The 
Metaphysics of Morals'," "Critique of Practical Reason," "Toward 
Perpetual Peace," and "The Metaphysics of Morals." With 1996 
introductions. 1788.

The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of 
Coincidence RC 60493
by Deepak Chopra
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Physician and bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success 
(RC 40751) contends "every coincidence is a message" that requires 
attention. Chopra explains ways to recognize meaning in ostensibly 
random occurrences using the seven principles of synchrodestiny. 
Includes exercises and specific techniques. 2003.

A Treatise of Human Nature RC 58606
by David Hume
read by Michael Scherer
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Contains the complete texts and author's abstract of this eighteenth-
century Scottish philosopher's major work, considered a turning point 
in Western philosophy. Includes a substantive introduction by the 
editor as well as explanatory matter by David Fate Norton, professor 
emeritus of McGill University. 1740.

Poetry

American Wits: Ogden Nash, Dorothy Parker, Phyllis McGinley; Voice of 
the Poet RC 60756
by Ogden Nash, Dorothy Parker, and Phyllis McGinley
read by various narrators
1 cassette
Ogden Nash (19021971), Dorothy Parker (18931967), and Pulitzer Prize-
winner Phyllis McGinley (19051978)all contributors to the New Yorker
read from their own light verse collections. 2003.

The Best American Poetry, 2004 RC 59148
edited by Lyn Hejinian
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Noted poet, essayist, and editor presents seventy-five poems she 
considers among the best published in 2003. Although the verses are 
arranged alphabetically, Hejinian sees "extraordinary resonances" 
between adjacent poems. Includes work by Bruce Andrews, Billy Collins, 
Rita Dove, Jane Hirshfield, and David Shapiro. 2004.

Braided Creek: A Conversation in Poetry RC 59814
by Jim Harrison and Ted Kooser
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
More than three hundred original short poems exchanged by longtime 
friends: poet laureate Kooser and novelist and poet Harrison. After 
Kooser was diagnosed with cancer, they continued their correspondence, 
declining to say who wrote which poems. Their topics include the 
natural world, time, aging, and the poetic process. 2003.

Columbarium RC 59467
by Susan Stewart
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Nearly forty poems expressing the bond between the living and dead in 
voices of parent to child, lover to beloved, and mortal to the gods. 
Verses explore universal human truths, classical and Biblical figures, 
and the natural elements air, fire, earth, and water. National Book 
Critics Circle Award. 2003. 

Complete Poems RC 59983
by Claude McKay
read by Bill Quinn
4 cassettes
The collected poems of Jamaican-born writer Claude McKay (18891948), a 
key figure in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, noted for his militant 
social commentary and restless travel. Over three hundred verses, many 
previously unpublished, represent a broad spectrum of black culture. 
Edited with an introduction by William J. Maxwell. 2004.

Complete Writings: Phillis Wheatley RC 59298
by Phillis Wheatley
read by Gabra Zackman
2 cassettes
Definitive edition of famed eighteenth-century African American writer 
Phillis Wheatley's complete poems and letters. Works of some less well- 
known contemporary poetsLucy Terry, Jupiter Hammon, and Francis 
Williamsare included in appendixes. Critical introduction by editor 
Vincent Carretta. 2001.

Delights and Shadows RC 60382
by Ted Kooser
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Some fifty verses by the U.S. poet laureate about simple but remarkable 
aspects of everyday life. Includes "Walking on Tiptoe," "A Winter 
Morning," "Old Lilacs," "Garage Sale," "A Jar of Buttons," and 
"Surviving," in which Kooser reflects on the ways his fear of death has 
illuminated life. Pulitzer Prize. 2004.

Door in the Mountain: New and Collected Poems, 19652003 RC 59592
by Jean Valentine
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Gathers all of Valentine's previously published work together with more 
than seventy new poems. Her subjects include mysticism and experience, 
personal turmoil, and political unrest. Strong language. National Book 
Award. 2004. 

Early Occult Memory Systems of the Lower Midwest RC 57862
by B.H. Fairchild
read by Peter Lavezzoli
1 cassette
Collection of prose poems from the American heartland. Author of The 
Art of the Lathe (RC 48111), Fairchild continues celebrating machine 
workers and the Kansas landscape. In "The Blue Buick: A Narrative," a 
college boy tells of the couple who bequeath him their car. Some strong 
language. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2003.

e.e. cummings: Voice of the Poet RC 60788
by e.e. cummings
read by e.e. cummings
1 cassette
Twentieth-century American poet e.e. cummings (18941962) reads his own 
work. Selected poems have traditional subjects of love, materialism, 
and nature. Also available by cummings: Complete Poems, 19131962 (RC 
21554). 2005.

Elizabeth Bishop: Voice of the Poet RC 60789
by Elizabeth Bishop
read by Elizabeth Bishop
1 cassette
Presents twenty-three poems culled from six different readings between 
1947 and 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Bishop (19111979). 
Includes such masterworks as "At the Fishhouses" and "The Moose" as 
well as lesser-known pieces. Also available by Bishop: Complete Poems 
(RC 36371). 2000.

In the Dark RC 59866
by Ruth Stone
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
More than one hundred poems by the National Book Award-winning author 
of In the Next Galaxy (RC 57465). Stone, who was born in 1915, writes 
of aging and her loss of vision in "Accepting" and "Floaters." Other 
verses explore science, politics, art, history, and the minutia of 
everyday life. 2004.

Isn't It Romantic: One Hundred Love Poems by Younger American Poets RC 
60429
edited by Brett Fletcher Lauer and Aimee Kelley
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Poets born after 1960 express themselves in short poems and prose poems 
about love, love from afar, love spurned, love resumed, lust, passion, 
romance, and personal and universal themes. Titles run from "Bicycle 
Poem" to "Me in Paradise" and "Vertigo." Some strong language. For 
senior high and older readers. 2004.

John Ashbery: Voice of the Poet RC 60765
by John Ashbery
read by John Ashbery
1 cassette
Avant-garde experimental American poet John Ashbery (born 1927) reads 
sixteen short and long selections, including the entire "Self-Portrait 
in a Convex Mirror." 2001.

Langston Hughes: Voice of the Poet RC 60761
by Langston Hughes
read by Langston Hughes
1 cassette
A recording of poems and remarks by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston 
Hughes (19021967). Discusses each selection's theme and context. Also 
available by Hughes: The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes RC 41265) 
and I Wonder as I Wander: An Autobiographical Journey (RC 40144). 2002.

Lord Byron: The Major Works RC 59312
by George Gordon Byron
read by George Holmes
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Authoritative edition of the nineteenth-century Romantic's poetry and 
prose. Provides the complete texts of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, Don 
Juan, Manfred, Cain, and many shorter poems. Includes a selection from 
his letters and extracts from his journals, with an introduction by 
Jerome J. McGann. 1986.

The Odes of Horace RC 59845
by Horace
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
More than one hundred short poems by the influential Latin poet who 
celebrated the commonplace during the reign of the Emperor Augustus. 
Subjects include birthdays, virtue, wishes, safe journeys, and success 
in love and politics. Translated into idiomatic American English by 
scholar David Ferry. Poems are in English and Latin. 1997.

Poems of the Masters: China's Classic Anthology of T'ang and Sung 
Dynasty Verse RC 60013
translated by Red Pine
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Over two hundred most-quoted poems from China's Golden Age of Poetry: 
the Middle Kingdom's T'ang (A.D. 618906) and Sung (A.D. 9601278) 
dynasties. Traditional verses laconically memorialize rituals, events, 
and personal moments by conveying the subtleties of human feelings and 
relationships. Background of both poet and poem prefaces each 
selection. 2003.

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 
(17971856). 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.

Poets of World War II RC 58733
edited by Harvey Shapiro
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Anthology of over one hundred poems depicting the sights, sounds, and 
emotions of World War II by sixty-two notable American poets, most of 
whom served in the military. Selections include Randall Jarrell's 
famous "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner," as well as work by Ezra 
Pound, Howard Nemerov, and others. 2003.

Randall Jarrell: Voice of the Poet RC 60745
by Randall Jarrell
read by Randall Jarrell
1 cassette
Randall Jarrell (19141965) reads some of his poems, including "The 
Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" and "Eighth Air Force," which reflect 
his World War II experiences in the Air Force. Also available by 
Jarrell: The Complete Poems (RC 40083). 2001.

Selected Poetry of Ogden Nash: 650 Rhymes, Verses, Lyrics, and Poems RC 
59949
by Ogden Nash
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Collection of the highly original American's characteristic work, 
introduced by Archibald MacLeish. Writing between 1931 and 1970, Nash 
skewered the banalities of society in his own deft fashion. His poetry 
is gathered under subjects like "Love and Matri-Moaning," "The Animal 
Kingdom," "Senescence and Obsolescence," and "Modern Lifeand Mind Your 
Manners!" 1995.

Sylvia Plath: Voice of the Poet RC 60730
by Sylvia Plath
read by Sylvia Plath
1 cassette
American poet (19321963) and author of The Bell Jar (RC 21558) reads 
twenty-one of her own poems, many of which were written while she was 
married to British poet Ted Hughes. Contains "Lady Lazarus," a piece 
about self-loathing and hatred for men. 1999.

Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics RC 60251
by Alicia Keys
read by Melissa Maxwell
1 cassette
A compilation of songs and poems from multiple award-winning, 
classically trained singer and pianist Alicia Keys. Includes lyrics 
from her two albums Songs in A Minor and The Diary of Alicia Keys and 
autobiographical reminiscences. For senior high and older readers. 
2004.

W.H. Auden: Voice of the Poet RC 60785
by W.H. Auden
read by W.H. Auden
1 cassette
Among twenty-three selections of his own work, British poet Wystan Hugh 
Auden (19071973) reads "The Wanderer," the elegy In Memory of W.B. 
Yeats, the ballad "As I Walked Out One Evening," and three sonnets from 
In Time of War. 2004.

William Carlos Williams: Voice of the Poet RC 60780
by William Carlos Williams
read by William Carlos Williams
1 cassette
American poet who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s reads from 
his own work celebrating the myth of America by capturing details of 
everyday lives. 2005.

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.

Psychology and Self-Help

Approval Addiction: Overcoming the Need to Please Everyone RC 60556
by Joyce Meyer
read by Judith Ann Gantly
2 cassettes
Radio and TV host and full-time minister presents three steps to 
conquering insecurity and learning to feel good about yourself: 
accepting your faults and knowing you are worthy of love; addressing 
the desire for approval and tackling needy behavior; and depending on 
God and planning for the future. 2005.

Beyond Tears: Living after Losing a Child RC 60304
compiled by Ellen Mitchell
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Nine women who lost their teenage or young adult children provide 
perspective, comfort, and support for newly bereaved parents by sharing 
their own experiences. Candid discussion of what to expect the first 
year, how mothers and fathers cope differently, the impact on family 
dynamics, and getting through holidays. 2004.

Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking RC 60186
by Malcolm Gladwell
read by Malcolm Gladwell
2 cassettes
Writer for the New Yorker examines making choices in an instantin the 
blink of an eye. Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point (RC 50027), 
draws on neuroscience and psychology data to analyze how people make 
snap judgments and concludes that individuals can learn to make better 
quick decisions. Bestseller. 2005.

The Eighth Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness RC 60159
by Stephen R. Covey
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Author follows up The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (RC 
32592) with an eighth habit: finding one's own voice and inspiring 
others to find theirs. Contends early-twenty-first-century challenges 
call not merely for effectiveness, but greatness. Holistic approach 
outlines ways to excel in personal, professional, and communal lives. 
2004.

The Empty Room: Surviving the Loss of a Brother or Sister at Any Age RC 
59177
by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Science and health writer's recollection of her brother's death and its 
impact on her life. Blending research and personal interviews, the 
author details the loss, grief, guilt, and rage associated with a 
sibling's death. 2004.

Healing and Hope: Six Women from the Betty Ford Center Share Their 
Powerful Journeys of Addiction and Recovery RC 57691
by Betty Ford
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
Former first lady Betty Ford, who founded a nonprofit addiction 
recovery facility in 1982, profiles six women and their battles against 
substance abuse. Ford chronicles their lives before and after treatment 
while commenting on addiction, the healing process, and her own 
personal recovery. 2003.

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.

How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls RC 60352
compiled by Donna Dale Carnegie
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
The author brings the method developed by her father in How to Win 
Friends and Influence People (RC 53469) to teenage girls. Offers advice 
on peer pressure, popularity, avoiding arguments, learning from 
mistakes, and making good choices. For senior high readers. 2005.

The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your 
Life's Dreams RC 59675
by Tim Sanders
read by Stephen Hoye
2 cassettes
Guide to relationships stresses four factors that determine how much 
other people like you: friendliness, relevance (mutual interests), 
empathy, and "realness" (being genuine). Asserts that improving your 
likeability factor will bring success to all areas of your life. 2005.

Secrets and Mysteries of the World RC 60123
by Sylvia Browne
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Psychic and author of Prophecy (RC 58676) interprets some of the 
world's most enigmatic places, phenomena, and objects. Using scientific 
sources, her spirit guide, and her own clairvoyance, Browne offers 
explanations for Atlantis, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, crop circles, 
spontaneous human combustion, the Shroud of Turin, and more. 
Bestseller. 2005.

The Sociopath Next Door: The Ruthless Versus the Rest of Us RC 60305
by Martha Stout
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Harvard psychologist contends that four percent of the population of 
the United States are sociopathspeople without conscience who freely 
manipulate those around them for their own benefit. Uses composite case 
studies to explain how to recognize such individuals and deal 
effectively with them. 2005.

What Children Need When They Grieve: The Four Essentials; Routine, 
Love, Honesty, and Security RC 59134
by Julia Wilcox Rathkey
read by Liz Solar
1 cassette
Widowed mother of three, whose husband died in the September 11, 2001, 
attacks, draws on her family's bereavement to advise caregivers how to 
help children cope with loss. Explores children's reactions to death 
and suggests ways to offer them comfort and support. Foreword by former 
first lady Barbara Bush. 2004.

Women Who Think Too Much: How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim 
Your Life RC 60325
by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Psychology professor examines the problem of excessive brooding or 
ruminating, especially by women. Discusses its causes and negative con- 
sequences. Offers a three-step plan: break free using constructive 
techniques and positive emotions, move to higher ground and gain new 
perspective, and avoid future traps. 2003.

Religion

Approval Addiction: Overcoming the Need to Please Everyone RC 60556
by Joyce Meyer
read by Judith Ann Gantly
2 cassettes
Radio and TV host and full-time minister presents three steps to 
conquering insecurity and learning to feel good about yourself: 
accepting your faults and knowing you are worthy of love; addressing 
the desire for approval and tackling needy behavior; and depending on 
God and planning for the future. 2005.

The Beliefnet Guide to Kabbalah RC 60855
by Arthur Goldwag
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Introduces the ancient tradition of Kabbalah, a mystical way of 
interpreting primary Jewish scriptures, of understanding creation, and 
of attempting to experience God. Describes Kabbalah's origins, history, 
practices, meditations, and non-Jewish adaptations. Introduction by 
Rabbi Lawrence Kushner. 2005.

The Best American Spiritual Writing 2004 RC 59486
edited by Philip Zaleski
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Thirty-five prose and poetry selections. Rick Bass explores one's 
connection to place and environment in "A Texas Childhood." Pico Iyer 
discusses the role of grandparents in "Grandmothers." Philip Levine 
decribes the impact of the past in the poem "The Lesson." Introduction 
by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack Miles. 2004.

Beyond Jabez RC 60579
by Bruce Wilkinson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
This companion to Prayer of Jabez (RC 52284) discusses in greater 
detail the steps to take in making Jabez's petition to God a part of 
daily life. Also includes readers' accounts of the ways their lives 
have been enriched by the prayer. 2005.

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.

The Church That Forgot Christ RC 59189
by Jimmy Breslin
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Breslin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, chastises the Roman 
Catholic Church for its sex-scandal cover-ups, its greed, and its 
position on abortion and women. While affirming his faith, the popular 
columnist uses wit, humor, and anecdotes to advocate for female 
priests, married ministers, and a revival of Christianity. 2004.

The Closing of the Western Mind: The Rise of Faith and the Fall of 
Reason RC 58791
by Charles Freeman
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Author of Egypt, Greece, and Rome (RC 46107) analyzes the Greek 
intellectual tradition's destruction in the fourth and fifth centuries 
by forces within the authoritarian late Roman empire. Contends that 
Constantine's conversion and enforcement of Christian orthodoxy were 
pivotal in suppressing rational thought in western culture until the 
Renaissance. 2002.

Come Thirsty RC 60272
by Max Lucado
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Minister and author of numerous books on religious topics offers his 
program for hydrating your soul. The plan describes four essential 
actions: accept God's work, rely on God's energy, trust God's 
leadership, and receive God's love. Includes a reader's guide with 
related Bible passages and questions for discussion groups. 2004.

Discourse on Free Will RC 59537
by Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther
read by Peter Johnson
1 cassette
Two works from the early years of the Protestant Reformation in Europe, 
setting out opposing positions on freedom of the will. In "The Free 
Will," Erasmus argues his Christian humanist position against Luther's 
predestinarian doctrine in "The Bondage of the Will." 1524.

Don't Throw Away Tomorrow: Living God's Dream for Your Life RC 60422
by Robert H. Schuller
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Host of religious television show and author of If It's Going to Be, 
It's up to Me (RC 45111) urges readers to "get faith, and let go of . . 
. doubt," adopting not only positive thinking but "possibility 
thinking." Offers a plan to overcome pessimism and focus on the future. 
2005.

Everybody's Normal till You Get to Know Them RC 60119
by John Ortberg
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Teaching pastor deconstructs the illusion of normalcy, urging readers 
to accept human imperfection as a fundamental, theological truth. 
Discusses the "porcupine's dilemma"getting close to others without 
being hurtand explains how to create and sustain relationships through 
tolerance, empathy, and forgiveness. Cites scripture and real-life 
examples. Includes discussion questions. 2003.

The Genesis Question: Scientific Advances and the Accuracy of Genesis 
RC 59708
by Hugh Ross
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Creationist, astronomy doctorate, director of Reasons to Believe, and 
talk show host provides a blueprint for understanding the factual and 
spiritual content of Genesis 111. Argues that established scientific 
findings substantiate God's hand in the miracles of creation, water 
cycles, plant development, humanity's origin, and long biblical 
lifespans. 2001.

The Gnostic Gospels RC 60458
by Elaine Pagels
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Religion professor discusses the effect the Gnostic gospels have had on 
Christianity since their discovery in 1945. Explains the gospels' view 
of the life and teachings of Jesus, which differs from that of the New 
Testament, and deliberates questions raised, such as the gender of 
Jesus. National Book Award. 1979.

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.

Heaven RC 60445
by Randy Alcorn
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Pastor, noted Christian speaker, and founder of a nonprofit ministry 
presents his vision of the afterlife based on biblical scripture. 
Depicts heaven as a "new earth" free from suffering and filled with 
God's presence. Theological discussions offer answers to questions 
about the realm's structure, atmosphere, daily happenings, and more. 
2004.

Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction RC 59836
by Kim Knott
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
An overview of Hinduism, a religion practiced by millions worldwide, 
and an analysis of contemporary challenges. Discusses ethical and 
political issues, religious texts, the roles of brahmins, gurus, and 
storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the place of 
women and "untouchables" in society. 1998.

The Holy Grail: Imagination and Belief RC 59777
by Richard Barber
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
Author of Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe (RC 23799) and Knight and 
Chivalry (RC 29779) explores the myths and legends of the Holy Grail, 
beginning in the Middle Ages. Studies the origins and symbolism of the 
Grail in Christian literature. Considers cults, conspiracy theories, 
and popular culture. 2004.

I Believe In . . . : Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Young People Speak 
about Their Faith RC 59584
by Pearl Gaskins
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Ninety-five teens and young adults in the Chicago area offer their 
opinions on religion and its role in their daily lives. They examine 
ethical and moral issues in relation to their personal beliefs and 
discuss their evolving spiritual feelings. For senior high and older 
readers. 2004. 

It's Not about Me: Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy 
RC 60285
by Max Lucado
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Minister and author of Just like Jesus (RC 48578) explains finding 
happiness by shifting from a self-centered to a "God-centered" life. 
Guides followers through the change by applying scripture lessons to 
career, love and family, and health and body issues. Foreword by former 
professional basketball player David Robinson. 2004.

The Jerusalem Bible: Reader's Edition RC 57847
edited by Alexander Jones
read by Lou Harpenau
21 cassettes (Reissue) in 4 containers
Modern, readable version of the Bible created during the time of the 
Second Vatican Council (19621965) and intended mainly for Catholics. 
Translated from original ancient texts by biblical scholars utilizing 
mid-twentieth-century archaeological discoveries. Contains Old and New 
Testaments, the Apocrypha, and brief introductions on each book's 
historical setting. 1966.

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction RC 59749
by Norman Solomon
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Concise explanation of Jewish teachings and practices and their 
integration into daily life. Examines the development and evolution of 
Judaism; its festivals, prayers, and customs; the Torah; various sects; 
and spiritual leaders. Discusses twentieth-century issues such as the 
Holocaust and the establishment of Israel. Includes suggestions for 
further reading. 1996.

Knowing God Intimately: Being as Close to Him as You Want to Be RC 
60294
by Joyce Meyer
read by Mary Beth Wise
2 cassettes
Author and host of the radio and television program Life in the Word 
defines four levels of commitment for achieving intimacy with God: 
God's manifest presence, God's transforming power, God's reflective 
glory, and God's everlasting fruit. Meyer examines Old and New 
Testament parallels to these four levels of intimacy. 2003.

The Light and the Glory RC 60541
by Peter Marshall and David Manuel
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Authors offer a view of U.S. history from God's perspective. They 
contend America's discovery, colonization, and independence were part 
of a divine plan to create a new land as a bastion of hope and freedom. 
Examines the role of Christian faith in formative events of the 
nation's past. 1977.

A New Christianity for a New World: Why Traditional Faith Is Dying and 
How a New Faith Is Being Born RC 59744
by John Shelby Spong
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Retired Episcopal bishop, author, and leading spokesman for liberal 
religion explores the emergence and shape of postmodern Christianity. 
He proposes that Christianity be centered around justice, love, and 
vision, recognizing God as the "ground of being" rather than as a 
divine entity separate from humanity. 2001.

Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith RC 60194
by Anne Lamott
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Companion to Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith (RC 47831). 
Christian writer's candid, often humorous reflections on everything 
from menopause to her adolescent son to the war in Iraq. Offers lessons 
on forgiveness, compassion, and faith. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.

The Power of a Praying Husband RC 59516
by Stormie Omartian
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Bestselling author presents advice, personal anecdotes of Christian 
men, prayers, and scriptural passages to help husbands implement 
meaningful changes in marriage. Topics include a wife's emotions, 
sexuality, ways of protecting a spouse, and the future. Companion to 
The Power of a Praying Wife (RC 59518). 2001.

The Power of a Praying Wife RC 59518
by Stormie Omartian
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Bestselling Christian author suggests ways a woman's prayer can 
strengthen marriage and help husbands cope with work, finances, 
sexuality, health, fatherhood, and faith. Includes prayers, "power 
tools," and real-life examples of marital growth, renewal, and 
restoration. Companion to The Power of a Praying Husband (RC 59516). 
1997.

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography RC 60454
by Bruce Chilton
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Religion professor and priest examines the life of the apostle Paul. 
Explores Paul's theology within the context of first-century Judaism, 
examines his debates on the significance of Jesus' resurrection, and 
looks at his ambition to speak as an apostle for Christianity. 2004.

Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life RC 60111
by Henri J.M. Nouwen
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Catholic priest and author of The Road to Daybreak (RC 30895) outlines 
three stages of spiritual growth: reaching out to one's self, then to 
others, and, finally, to God. Offers examples from literature, 
scripture, and life to help readers through struggles with inner 
restlessness, relationships, and questions of faith. 1975.

Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously 
but Not Literally RC 60315
by Marcus J. Borg
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Religion professor reveals his insights about the Bible. He examines 
two dissimilar methods of reading the Bible, the "literal-factual" and 
the "historical-metaphorical." Analyzes the differences between these 
systems and suggests a way of understanding scripture that "takes the 
Bible seriously without taking it literally." 2001.

The Reality of God RC 60373
by Louis Cassels
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette (Reissue)
Religion columnist analyses arguments for and against God's existence 
in a book intended "for wistful agnostics and reluctant atheists." 
Attributes the roots of skepticism to science, secularism, cultural 
conditioning, and the failing credibility of religious institutions. 
Asserts that direct personal experience can verify the reality of God. 
1971.

Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way RC 60191
by John Paul II
read by Kristoffer Tabori
1 cassette
Pope John Paul II (19202005) recalls his years of service as bishop 
and archbishop and his 1978 election as the first Polish pope. He 
describes Communist efforts to suppress the church in Poland and offers 
his thoughts on the state of the world and on an open style of 
ministry. 2004.

Seeking Enlightenment . . . Hat by Hat: A Skeptic's Path to Religion RC 
59322
by Nevada Barr
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
A collection of spiritual thoughts and meditations by the bestselling 
author of the Anna Pigeon mystery series. Barr's essays on a variety of 
topics from forgiveness and humility to "getting into heaven" reflect 
her personal search for meaning after the devastating failure of her 
marriagea journey from atheism to faith. 2003.

Standing Alone in Mecca: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of 
Islam RC 60842
by Asra Q. Nomani
read by Mary Beth Wise
3 cassettes
Journalist recounts her 2003 pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the 
birthplace of Islam, on a quest to understand her religion and the role 
of Muslim women in the modern world. Chronicles her journey and return 
home to West Virginia, where she confronted her own mosque's sexism and 
intolerance. 2005.

Sylvia Browne's Book of Angels RC 60326
by Sylvia Browne
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Psychic and author of Life on the Other Side (RC 51334) relies on 
personal experience and research facilitated by her spirit guide to 
discuss various forms, functions, and levels of angels. Describes 
Archangels, Cherubim and Seraphim, Virtues, Dominions, Thrones, and 
Principalities. Includes contributors' stories and frequently asked 
questions. 2003.

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 14981546), Ramprasad (1718 1775), and 
Aurobindo (18721950) and excerpts from sacred scriptures The 
Upanishads (RC 59044), The Bhagavad Gita (RC 44109), and The Rig Veda 
(RC 57924). 2001.

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.

A Treasury of Miracles for Teens: True Stories of God's Presence Today 
RC 60851
by Karen Kingsbury
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Christian author compiles accounts from teens who have described their 
personal relationship with God during a crisis. In "Save a Place for Me 
. . ." sixteen-year-old Julie's twin brother suffers from cystic 
fibrosis and may die. In "Miracle on Two Battlefields" Ben is captured 
in Kuwait. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Upanishads RC 59044
translated by Eknath Easwaran
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Translation of India's centuries-old teachings on the meaning of life 
by a Sanskrit scholar who has followed this mystical philosophy 
himself. Includes introductions to, and notes on, each Upanishad and an 
afterword by Michael N. Nagler, a professor of comparative literature. 
1987.

What Is Gnosticism? RC 59795
by Karen L. King
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Religious historian reexamines the concept of Gnosticism, attempting to 
sort out conflicting interpretations of these controversial beliefs in 
early Christian history. Drawing on the Nag Hammadi texts discovered in 
Egypt in 1945, King maintains that understanding of Gnosticism has been 
distorted by hostile commentaries of early orthodox church partisans. 
2003.

When Religion Becomes Evil RC 60830
by Charles Kimball
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Professor explores the nature and importance of religion. Identifies 
five warning signs of religious corruption: claims of absolute truth, 
blind obedience to authority, apocalyptic activism, belief that the end 
justifies any means, and declarations of holy war. Focuses on 
Christianity and Islam but contends all religious traditions are 
susceptible. 2002.

Whose Bible Is It? A History of the Scriptures through the Ages RC 
60509
by Jaroslav Pelikan
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Kluge Prize-winning historian and author of Jesus through the Centuries 
(RC 24344) traces the evolution of the Jewish and Christian Bibles from 
early Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts to modern versions. Examines the 
formation of the New Testament, influences of the Renaissance and 
Protestant Reformation, and the canonization process. 2005.

Why? Trusting God When You Don't Understand RC 60426
by Anne Graham Lotz
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Daughter of evangelist preacher Billy Graham offers a guide to using 
faith to triumph over crisis, based on the story of Lazarus's death in 
the Book of John. Selects lessons from scripture and her own life to 
help those struggling to make sense of injustice, suffering, and death. 
2004.

Science and Technology

The Best American Science Writing, 2004 RC 59207
edited by Dava Sobel
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Bestselling science writer selects twenty-two essays and one poem as 
the year's outstanding articles in a broad range of scientific fields. 
Includes "Columbia's Last Flight," in which author William Langewiesche 
recounts the space shuttle tragedy and NASA's decision-making failures. 
2004.

The Book Nobody Read: Chasing the Revolutions of Nicolaus Copernicus RC 
60012
by Owen Gingerich
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Astrophysicist documents his quest to see every surviving first and 
second edition of De revolutionibus by Polish astronomer Nicolaus 
Copernicus (14731543), who theorized a heliocentric solar system. 
Gingerich's journey illuminates historic tensions between science and 
the Church and the impact of Copernicus's text, once branded "the book 
nobody read." 2004.

The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World RC 60550
by Christy Campbell
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Journalist chronicles the search for a remedy for a devastating 1860s
1870s infestation striking European grapevines. Profiles botanist 
Jules-Imile Planchon and English-born entomologist Charles Riley who 
identified American root-dwelling aphids as the culprits. Traces their 
efforts to convince winemakers, scientists, and politicians that the 
answer lay within resistant American varieties. 2004.

Charles Darwin: The Power of Place; Biography of Charles Darwin, Volume 
2 RC 59280
by Janet Browne
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
Focuses on the second half of Darwin's life, largely dedicated to 
writing and publishing his theories, most notably in 1859's On the 
Origin of Species. Browne examines the "Darwinian Revolution" in 
Victorian England, subsequent public debate, and Darwin's family life. 
Follows Charles Darwin: Voyaging (RC 59259). National Book Critics 
Circle Award. 2002.

Charles Darwin: Voyaging; Biography of Charles Darwin, Volume 1 RC 
59259
by Janet Browne
read by Anne Flosnik
6 cassettes
First of a two-volume biography revisits the naturalist's (18091882) 
privileged childhood, his five-year odyssey on the H.M.S. Beagle, and 
his marriage. Shows how observation and collection of biological 
specimens led Darwin to his theories on evolution and natural 
selection. Followed by Charles Darwin: The Power of Place (RC 59280). 
1995.

Columbus Was Chinese: Discoveries and Inventions of the Far East RC 
59984
by Hans Breuer
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Professor chronicles Chinese achievements commonly regarded as Western. 
Highlights include the crossbow, first raincoat, the decimal system, 
the sewing machine, the wheelbarrow, the earliest dated map, and 
porcelain. From evidence of an ancient transpacific voyage, suggests 
that China may have had its own "Columbus." 1970.

Corpse: Nature, Forensics, and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death 
RC 60437
by Jessica Snyder Sachs
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Explores the expanding field of forensic pathology in accurately 
determining when death occurred, a crucial detail for law enforcement. 
Using case histories, Sachs explains how traditional indicators of 
human decay, like rigor mortis, can be misleading and how forensic 
ecologyblending anthropology, entomology, and botanycan provide 
greater precision. Some violence. 2001.

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 government glitches. 2004.

Eight Preposterous Propositions: From the Genetics of Homosexuality to 
the Benefits of Global Warming RC 60168
by Robert Ehrlich
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Physics professor and author of The Cosmological Milk Shake (RC 47893) 
assesses the credibility of eight controversial scientific claims. 
Topics include the dangers of cholesterol, the effectiveness of 
placebos, and the existence of complex extraterrestrial life. Evaluates 
each assertion and discusses how evidence can be skewed. 2003.

Flesh and Machines: How Robots Will Change Us RC 58498
by Rodney A. Brooks
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Robot-builder and director of MIT's Artificial Intelligence Laboratory 
offers his perspective on the evolution and repercussions of robotic 
technology. Brooks predicts "a moral battleground" in the new 
millennium as humans "question, reject, and accept these innovations" 
that have redefined the relationship between man and machine. 2002.

Humboldt's Cosmos: Alexander von Humboldt and the Latin American 
Journey That Changed the Way We See the World RC 60446
by Gerard Helferich
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Retraces Prussian scientist Alexander von Humboldt's 17991804 journey 
of exploration through Central and South America. Helferich discusses 
Humboldt's resulting contributions in the fields of anthropology, 
botany, climatology, geography, geology, geophysics, oceanography, 
physiology, and zoology. 2004.

Jacquard's Web: How a Hand-Loom Led to the Birth of the Information Age 
RC 60460
by James Essinger
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Links a nineteenth-century invention by Frenchman Joseph-Marie Jacquard 
(17521834) to modern-day computers. Identifies Jacquard's loom, which 
used perforated cards to store instructions and control weaving, as one 
of the world's first automated programs. Profiles other pioneers, 
including English mathematician Charles Babbage, who helped transform 
programming concepts into information-age prototypes. 2004.

Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Sciencefrom the 
Babylonians to the Maya RC 57784
by Dick Teresi
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes
Science and technology writer explores long-disregarded achievements of 
ancient non-Western cultures that "equaled and often surpassed ancient 
Greek learning." Reviews discoveries over a span of four thousand 
yearsfrom 2000 BCEin seven fields of science, including astronomy, 
mathematics, and chemistry. 2002.

The Lunar Men: Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World RC 58797
by Jenny Uglow
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Biographical study of a group of diverse late eighteenth-century men 
who met in Birmingham, England, to discuss natural philosophy and 
perform scientific experiments. Their individual discoveries and 
inventions helped shape the modern world. Covers Erasmus Darwin, James 
Watt, Matthew Boulton, Josiah Wedgewood, and Joseph Priestly, among 
others. 2002.

Mercator: The Man Who Mapped the Planet RC 58784
by Nicholas Crane
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Biography of Flemish cartographer Gerard Mercator (15121594), who 
revolutionized mapmaking with depictions of Earth that were unsurpassed 
in accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Chronicles his life during a 
time of violent social and religious conflict and details his work, 
including his method of "projection" to represent the spherical planet 
in two dimensional renderings. 2002.

The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal RC 60529
by Desmond Morris
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Ethological study comparing human and simian behavior. Using direct 
observation, behavioral studies, and fossil remains, Morris identifies 
similarities and differences in feeding, grooming, sleeping, fighting, 
mating, and rearing young. Concludes that man is "a risen ape . . . of 
remarkable resilience, energy and imagination" but still an animal. 
Explicit descriptions of sex. 1967.

The Neanderthal's Necklace: In Search of the First Thinkers RC 59766
by Juan Luis Arsuaga
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Spanish paleoanthropologist who co-directs excavations at Sierra de 
Atapuerca describes the demise of Europe's brute-strength Neanderthals 
as the more cunning, toolmaking Cro-Magnon immigrants began to thrive 
on the Iberian peninsula 40,000 years ago. Speculates on the role of 
ecosystems, adaptability, creative intelligence, and symbolic rituals 
in human evolution. 2001.

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, discussing time travel, curved space, black holes, and new 
meanings for past and future. 2003.

Steam: The Untold Story of America's First Great Invention RC 59641
by Andrea Sutcliffe
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
History of the invention of the steamboat. Covers the competition 
between James Rumsey and John Fitch to launch a steam-powered boat in 
the 1790s, long before Robert Fulton's reputed invention in 1806. 
Highlights the politics involved and the importance of the steamboat to 
the development of the American west. 2004.

Wings: A History of Aviation from Kites to the Space Age RC 58901
by Tom D. Crouch
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
Account by senior aeronautics curator at the Smithsonian's National Air 
and Space Museum and author of The Bishop's Boys (RC 30316) tracing air 
flight evolution from balloons and gliders to jetliners and stealth 
bombers. Highlights memorable engineers, scientists, industrialists, 
and aviators who pioneered and furthered the air age. 2003.

Social Sciences

Camp RC 60841
by Michael D. Eisner
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Disney CEO relates his childhood camping experiences at Camp Keewaydin 
in Salisbury, Vermont. He explains how summer camp prepares youngsters 
for adulthood by helping them acquire the tools to fend off life's hard 
times and disappointmentsfor example, his own ability to stay calm 
when shareholders demanded his ouster. 2005.

Dress Codes: Of Three GirlhoodsMy Mother's, My Father's, and Mine RC 
59104
by Noelle Howey
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Chronicles the author's nontraditional family life as it evolved 
following her teenage discovery that her father was a transsexual. 
Describes coming to terms with his coming out and, in reconstructing 
her family history, addresses identity and gender. Strong language and 
some descriptions of sex. 2002.

Friends and Lovers: Gay Men Write about the Families They Create RC 
60555
edited by John Preston
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Anthology of essays by gay men who share emotional, sometimes humorous 
accounts of relationships with friends and lovers who constitute their 
diverse families. Contributors include Steven Saylor, writing about his 
enduring marriage, and Nikolaus Merrell, about raising an adopted 
child. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995.

Inside the Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia RC 58828
by Carmen Bin Ladin
read by Shohreh Aghdashloo
2 cassettes
The former sister-in-law of terrorist Osama bin Laden describes her 
marriage to his older half-brother, Yeslam, and her life in Saudi 
Arabia. Swiss Persian Carmen, raised in Europe with Western values, 
relates her difficulties in adjusting to an intolerant Islamic 
household. Bestseller. 2004.

It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Breakup 
Buddy RC 60660
by Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt
read by various narrators
2 cassettes
In this companion to He's Just Not That into You (RC 59020) the author 
and his wife delve into the problems inherent in leaving a boyfriend. 
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005.

Major Conflict: One Gay Man's Life in the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Military 
RC 60257
by Jeffrey McGowan
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Memoir of former U.S. army major and Gulf War veteran who served under 
the policy whereby homosexual soldiers could be dismissed regardless of 
tenure or military record. Recounts his decision to resign after a 
decade of hiding his sexual identity. Strong language and some explicit 
descriptions of sex. 2005.

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages RC 60368
by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Traces the development of the medieval European family from 500 A.D. to 
the fifteenth century, from roots where Germanic, Roman, and Christian 
influences blended. Discusses family size and definition, marriage laws 
and customs, gender attitudes, and more. Considers social class and the 
impact of the Black Death. 1987.

Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis RC 61249
by Jimmy Carter
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shares his views on terrorism, 
religious and political fundamentalism, the death penalty, abortion, 
women, and the environment. Criticizes the partisan divisions within 
the country and calls for a return to traditional American values. 
Bestseller. 2005.

Our Own Devices: The Past and Future of Body Technology RC 58750
by Edward Tenner
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Author of Why Things Bite Back (RC 44720) discusses ways everyday 
objects affect the use of our bodieshow we sit, stand, walk, and 
communicate. Examines baby bottles, footwear, chairs, musical 
keyboards, typewriter keyboards, eyeglasses, and helmets. Suggests that 
technological advances enhancing human comfort and capabilities may 
also lead to increased dependence. 2003.

Queer Crips: Disabled Gay Men and Their Stories RC 60455
edited by Bob Guter and John R. Killacky
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Anthology of writing by gay men with spinal cord injuries, mobility and 
neuromuscular disorders, deafness, blindness, spina bifida, AIDS, and 
other afflictions. Thirty-five poems, essays, performance pieces, and 
interviews explore social, physical, and emotional aspects of 
homosexuality and disability. Explicit descriptions of sex and some 
strong language. 2004.

Salvation: Black People and Love RC 58808
by Bell Hooks
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
2 cassettes
Feminist scholar continues her study, begun in All about Love: New 
Visions (RC 53589), examining the meaning of love in the African 
American community. Discusses the legacy of slavery, relationships, 
other writers, the impact of the sexual liberation, and social problems 
and their links to love. 2001.

The Secret Epidemic: The Story of AIDS and Black America RC 60453
by Jacob Levenson
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Patients, social workers, medical personnel, and activists give 
anecdotal accounts of the lives of African Americans who are infected 
with HIV. Addresses the social and political aspects of the epidemic. 
Strong language and some violence. 2004.

Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time RC 57779
by Paul Rogat Loeb
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Social activist celebrates the power of community involvement in 
working to promote economic, political, and environmental causes. Loeb 
profiles individuals in both the United States and abroad whose public 
participation"the very soul of democratic citizenship"has helped make 
the world a better place. 1999.

Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving RC 60538
by Michael Downing
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
Chronicles the history of seasonal one-hour clock changes first signed 
into U.S. law in 1918 to maximize daylight hours and save energy during 
World War I. Draws on congressional minutes and newspaper reports to 
trace decades of debate, controversy, and confusion persisting into the 
twenty-first century. 2005.

Translation Nation: Defining a New American Identity in the Spanish- 
Speaking United States RC 60626
by Hctor Tobar
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist travels across the country to 
chronicle the Latino experience in America and discusses its influence. 
Describes the cultural identity called "americanismo," in which Latinos 
keep their traditions. Relates accounts of his own parents' immigration 
and those of others he meets. 2005.

The United States of Wal-Mart RC 60849
by John Dicker
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Journalist profiles the world's largest corporation, retailer, and 
grocer and biggest private employer in the United States. Examines how 
Wal-Mart's "imperial might" has altered the way Americans work, shop, 
and live; considers socioeconomic implications for consumers and 
capitalism; and analyzes the debate between economic progress and 
quality of life. 2005.

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.

Why Marriage? The History Shaping Today's Debate over Gay Equality RC 
59167
by George Chauncey
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Historian and author of Gay New York (RC 40701) examines the roots of 
the national debate on gay rights and explores the history of antigay 
discrimination. Documents shifting American attitudes, from acceptance 
to opposition, and discusses the call for a constitutional amendment 
limiting marriage to heterosexual couples. 2004.

Will Our Love Last? A Couple's Road Map RC 59640
by Sam R. Hamburg
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Clinical psychologist and marital therapist explains how to eliminate 
the guesswork in choosing a romantic partner. Hamburg proposes that the 
key to a happy marriage is "picking the right person in the first 
place," someone deeply compatible in three dimensions: sex, daily life, 
and beliefs. 2000.

Sports and Recreation

All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar RC 59032
by Linda Greenlaw
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Portland, Maine. Bestselling author and boat captain recounts sea 
stories told by her elderly best friend, Alden Leeman, and fellow 
fishermen over a long lunch at a bar. Among their tales the author 
intersperses bits of fishing lore and assorted lists titled "bar 
snacks." Strong language. 2004.

Ben Hogan: An American Life RC 59579
by James Dodson
read by Barry Bernson
4 cassettes
Chronicles the public and private life of famous, enigmatic golfer. 
Relates the impact of a childhood trauma on Hogan's record-setting 
career, describes his near-miraculous comeback after a debilitating 
1949 car crash, and exposes his hidden shame and self-doubt. Includes 
anecdotes of the era's other great players. 2004.

Bicycle: The History RC 59716
by David V. Herlihy
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Traces the international evolution of the bicycle from the nineteenth-
century "mechanical horse" to early twenty-first-century engineering 
marvels. Discusses how the bicycle captured the popular imagination, 
influenced social customs, and led to other technological developments. 
2004.

Bloody Sundays: Inside the Dazzling, Rough-and-Tumble World of the NFL 
RC 59728
by Mike Freeman
read by Alec Volz
3 cassettes
New York Times sports reporter offers an inside look at the National 
Football League. Focuses on Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden, Cowboys 
running back Emmitt Smith, Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, and 
the Eagles front office. Explores undergroundincluding gaysocieties, 
"thug" life, and the physical ruin some players experience. Strong 
language. 2003.

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.

Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in 
Boxing History RC 60831
by Jeremy Schaap
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Biography of James Braddock (19061974), a boxer during the Great 
Depression, who won a championship after being an underdog for years, 
and Max Baer, his opponent. Describes both men's careers and struggles 
that culminated with Braddock's victory over Baer in the historic 1935 
heavyweight title match. 2005.

Emperors and Idiots: The Hundred Year Rivalry between the Yankees and 
Red Sox, from the Very Beginning to the End of the Curse RC 59678
by Mike Vaccaro
read by Scott Brick
3 cassettes
Sports columnist chronicles the legendary baseball competition between 
the New York and Boston teams from 1903, before the Sox were "cursed" 
by trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees. Describes memorable match-ups and 
players until the 2004 season, when the Sox beat the Yankees and 
advanced to the World Series. Strong language. 2005.

Faithful: Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 
Season RC 59376
by Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Two bestselling novelists follow their beloved underdog Red Sox through 
the 2004 season culminating in the team's pennant win over the hated 
rival N.Y. Yankees and subsequent World Series victory. The writers 
conversed by e-mail, O'Nan offering play-by-play analysis and King 
commenting on personalities and performances. Strong language. 
Bestseller. 2004.

Favre RC 60140
by Brett Favre and Bonita Favre
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Quarterback Brett Favre describes his career with the National Football 
League's Green Bay Packers beginning in 1992. Gives a play-by-play 
account of his most exciting games. Also includes chapters by 
broadcaster Terry Bradshaw, reporter Mark Bowden, and family members. 
Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004.

Fifty Years of Great Writing: Sports Illustrated 19542004 RC 59562
edited by Rob Fleder
read by Bruce Huntey
5 cassettes
More than fifty articles dealing with athletes and championship events 
from five decades of Sports Illustrated. Authors including Roger Kahn, 
Dan Jenkins, Garrison Keillor, Jimmy Breslin, George Plimpton, John 
Steinbeck, and William Faulkner ponder football, cycling, baseball, 
golf, boxing, and racing. Bestseller. 2004.

The Games Do Count: America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports 
RC 59558
by Brian Kilmeade
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Sportscaster interviews some seventy well-known people about the 
benefits of athletics. Henry Kissinger remembers his Jewish soccer team 
in Nazi Germany, actor Tony Danza recalls his boxing career, and 
acquaintances of September 11, 2001, heroes reflect on their early 
sports experiences. Foreword by Jim Brown. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2004.

The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf RC 60103
by Mark Frost
read by Erik Synnestvedt
4 cassettes
Biography of Bobby Jones (19021971) of Atlanta who in 1930 became the 
only amateur golfer to win four major tournaments in one year: the 
British Open, the British Amateur, the U.S. Open, and the U.S. Amateur. 
Describes Jones's rise to sports celebrity and retirement due to 
stress. Bestseller. 2004.

The Greatest Horse Stories Ever Told RC 58734
edited by Steven D. Price
read by Todd Scofield
3 cassettes
Diverse collection of short stories, essays, and articles explores the 
bond between horse and rider. Topics include hunting, racing, ranch 
work, the real "horse whisperer," and writings by Pulitzer Prize-winner 
Red Smith. Each of the thirty selections is prefaced by an introduction 
from the editor. 2001.

Home Run RC 58812
edited by George Plimpton
read by Eric Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
An anthology of writings about baseball's peak moment. Includes an 
excerpt from Bernard Malamud's The Natural (RC 58059) and from works by 
Paul Gallico, John Updike, Red Smith, Roger Angell, and others. The 
editor, who also contributes, introduces each of eighteen selections. 
2001.

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.

The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul RC 59396
by Phil Jackson
read by Ray Childs
2 cassettes
NBA champion coach examines the Lakers' dramatic 20032004 season. 
Reveals the hopes he had for the team with players like Karl Malone, 
Shaquille O'Neal, and Gary Payton. Describes the impact on team 
dynamics of Kobe Bryant's felony sexual assault charge. Some strong 
language. Bestseller. 2004.

Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game RC 59506
by Red Auerbach and John Feinstein
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Sportswriter John Feinstein joins former Celtics coach Red Auerbach in 
relating reminiscences shared with friends over lunch in Washington, 
D.C. They recall basketball games, discuss the history of the National 
Basketball League, talk about themselves, and gossip. Some strong 
language. 2004.

LT: Over the Edge; Tackling Quarterbacks, Drugs, and a World beyond 
Football RC 58911
by Lawrence Taylor
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Former New York Giants defensive linebacker follows his first auto- 
biography, LT: Living on the Edge (RC 30418), with a second memoir of 
his football career, marriages, addictions, and rehab. Incorporates 
numerous anecdotes by family, friends, and colleagues. Also includes 
career statistics. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003.

Martial Arts for People with Disabilities RC 58849
by Chris McNab
read by Dave Corey
1 cassette
Instructions, tips, drills, and combat and self-defense techniques for 
individuals with upper-limb, lower-limb, and/or sensory and learning 
disabilities. Provides guidelines for selecting training programs and 
portrays athletes with acute disabilities who have succeeded in martial 
arts. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

Marv Levy: Where Else Would You Rather Be? RC 60379
by Marv Levy
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Autobiography of Hall of Fame football coach. Levy recalls working in 
colleges, in the Canadian Football League, and as a National Football 
League special teams coach before heading to the Buffalo Bills in 1987. 
Describes the agony of losing four Super Bowls. Foreword by Jim Kelly. 
Some strong language. 2004.

Namath: A Biography RC 59128
by Mark Kriegel
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Former sports columnist chronicles "Broadway Joe" Namath's life from 
mill-town pool halls to the American gridiron. Details his achievements 
as Bear Bryant's protg, Super Bowl-winning New York Jets quarterback, 
and actor, as well as his family life, womanizing reputation, and 
battles with alcohol and chronic pain. Strong language. 2004.

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.

Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Journey into the Heart of Fan Mania RC 
59719
by Warren St. John
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
New York Times reporter explores the world of extreme sports mania by 
joining a caravan of die-hard football fans following the Alabama 
Crimson Tide. Examines the culture and characters of the RV community, 
crowd psychology, and "the human obsession with contests." Strong 
language. 2004.

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.

Ric Flair: To Be the Man RC 59173
by Ric Flair
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Autobiography of one of wrestling's long-lived superstars, winner of 
sixteen world championships. Ric "Nature Boy" Flair describes his 
adoption and childhood, family life, and most memorable matches. 
Includes interviews with fellow athletes. Introduction by "Triple H." 
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004.

The Ride of My Life RC 59639
by Mat Hoffman
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
BMX stunt rider describes his daredevil childhood and lifelong love for 
bicycles, culminating in the production of his own commercial line. 
Discusses stunts he invented, competitions, world records, injuries, 
becoming a celebrity, and his unwavering enthusiasm for this sport. 
Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. 

Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling RC 59360
by John Scarne
read by Butch Hoover
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Expert gambling consultant interweaves anecdotes with descriptions of 
the gaming industry. He explains games of chance, lotteries, official 
rules, correct odds and house percentages, play strategy, sporting 
events, and swindling schemes. He reviews and analyzes the mathematics 
and science of wagering and private betting propositions. 1974.

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on 
the Board RC 59485
by Bethany Hamilton
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Autobiography of a Hawaiian junior-champion surfer who lost an arm in a 
shark attack when she was thirteen. Describes her home life and 
Christian upbringing. Relates the experiences of consulting a blind 
psychologist about her disability, and relearning the sport. For senior 
high and older readers. 2004.

They Don't Play Hockey in Heaven: A Dream, a Team, and My Comeback 
Season RC 59176
by Ken Baker
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Former high-school and college hockey star relates putting aside his 
dream of a professional sports career but then later, at age thirty-
oneafter brain surgery and rehabilitationplaying again as the oldest 
rookie in pro history. Reveals details of teammates, coaches, fans, and 
one fast-paced hockey season. Strong language. 2003.

Three Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy inside the Mind 
of a Manager RC 60409
by Buzz Bissinger
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
The author of Friday Night Lights (RC 32152) shadows St. Louis 
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa during the 2003 baseball season. 
Observations culminate in an insider's view of a three-game series with 
archrival Chicago Cubs. Describes the changes in the game over previous 
decades. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

The Ticket Out: Darryl Strawberry and the Boys of Crenshaw RC 59877
by Michael Sokolove
read by Ray Childs
3 cassettes
Author of Hustle (RC 32946) provides an in-depth look at the 1979 
south-central L.A. high school baseball team that produced professional 
players Darryl Strawberry, Chris Brown, and others. Details the fate of 
Strawberry and his teammates and the false hope sports offers poor 
urban black teens. Some strong language. 2004.

Wilt, 1962: The Night of One Hundred Points and the Dawn of a New Era 
RC 59673
by Gary M. Pomerantz
read by Stephen Hoye
2 cassettes
Chronicles the March 2,1962, night in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when Wilt 
Chamberlain scored one hundred points in a game against the New York 
Knickerbockers. The author emphasizes the importance of the untelevised 
event in propelling the National Basketball Association, then a mostly 
white league, to its eventual prominence. Some strong language. 2005.

Stage and Screen

Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light RC 58501
by Patrick McGilligan
read by Steve Douglas-Craig
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Biography of English-born film director who dominated the first fifty 
years of cinema. Refuting an earlier portrayal of Hitchcock (18991980) 
as a "manipulative egoist and monster," McGilligan paints him as a 
neurotic but mostly decent man and a consummate professional. Some 
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003.

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 
Moonstruck role, for which she won an Oscar in 1988. 2003.

By Myself and Then Some RC 60081
by Lauren Bacall
read by Barbara Pinolini
5 cassettes
Award-winning actress recaps her early years, Hollywood career, 
marriage to Humphrey Bogart, and widowhood first explored in Lauren 
Bacall by Myself (RC 13275). Summarizes the later part of her life 
including her marriage to Jason Robards and reminisces about lifelong 
friends and her work in the theater. Bestseller. 2005.

Dean and Me (A Love Story) RC 60909
by Jerry Lewis and James Kaplan
read by Stephen Hoye
2 cassettes
Comic Jerry Lewis reminisces about his professional and personal 
relationship with entertainment partner Dean Martin. Anecdotally 
describes their New York City meeting in 1945, overwhelming success in 
movies and nightclubs, break up ten years later, and prolific solo 
careers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005.

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.

Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned 
to Disappear RC 60380
by Jim Steinmeyer
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Illusion designer profiles the lives of famous European and American 
stage magicians and reveals their secrets. Chronicles magic innovations 
from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Demystifies floating ghosts, 
disembodied heads, and Houdini's hidden elephant trick by explaining 
the use of lighting, mirrors, and mechanical contraptions. 2003.

Hollywood, Interrupted: Insanity Chic in Babylon; the Case against 
Celebrity RC 59199
by Andrew Breitbart and Mark Ebner
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
The authors, motivated by a mutual disgust of popular culture, delve 
into the "cult of celebrity" to expose misbehavior, corrupted family 
values, sexual perversity, and extremist politics in the entertainment 
industry. Reveals gossip about such high-profile personalities as Tom 
Cruise, Whitney Houston, Hugh Hefner, and others. Strong language. 
2004.

I'd Hate Myself in the Morning: A Memoir RC 58210
by Ring Lardner Jr.
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter and original member of the 
Hollywood Ten chronicles his resistance to McCarthyism. Lardner spent 
nine months in prison in 1947 for refusing to divulge his Communist 
Party affiliation. He also describes being blacklisted and reflects on 
the cultural cost of the red scare. 2000.

It's Not Easy Bein' Me: A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and 
Drugs RC 59139
by Rodney Dangerfield
read by Ray Childs
1 cassette
Self-deprecating funnyman's anecdotal autobiography. Describes his 
difficult upbringing from which he emerged an unlikely success, noting 
career highlights like the movie Caddyshack and opening his own club. 
Jokes throughout. Frequently references his use of drugs and alcohol. 
Foreword by comedian Jim Carrey. Strong language and some descriptions 
of sex. 2004.

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.

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.

Margot Fonteyn RC 60536
by Meredith Daneman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Biography of Great Britain's Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Chronicles 
Fonteyn's life (19191991) and career from her birth as Peggy Hookham 
and her training at the Royal Ballet to her adventures in bohemian 
London and marriage to Tito Arias. Recounts her triumphs and her dance 
partners, including Russian defector Rudolf Nureyev. 2004.

Michael Moore Is a Big Fat Stupid White Man RC 59289
by David T. Hardy and Jason Clarke
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Authors criticize documentary filmmaker and writer Moore's methodology, 
claiming his work is filled with inaccuracies and socially 
irresponsible left-wing pontificating. They trace the now-wealthy 
Moore's career and allege that his books and films are riddled with 
fallacies, fabrications, and mythmaking. Includes articles from 
international sources. Bestseller. 2004. 

My Anecdotal Life: A Memoir RC 59517
by Carl Reiner
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
In his "complete and official, abridged autobiography," Reiner follows 
his friends' advice to write down his funny stories. In his eighties, 
Reiner examines his life in the entertainment world, recalling work 
with people such as Mary Tyler Moore, Sid Caesar, Dinah Shore, and Zero 
Mostel. Strong language. 2003.

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.

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.

A Paper Life RC 59333
by Tatum O'Neal
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Autobiography of the actress and former child star who, at age ten, in 
1973, became the youngest Oscar winner ever. Describes her childhood of 
abuse and neglect, disastrous marriage to tennis star John McEnroe, and 
drug addiction and subsequent recovery. Strong language and some 
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004.

Private Eyelashes: Radio's Lady Detectives RC 58854
by Jack French
read by Nicola Daval
2 cassettes
History of well-known female crime solvers such as Nora Charles, Pam 
North, Della Street, and Patsy Bowen, who made appearances on old-time 
radio detective and mystery programs. Provides an overview of their 
shows and chronicles their development in films, pulp fiction, and 
comic books. 2004.

Sean Penn: His Life and Times RC 60286
by Richard T. Kelly
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Oral history of the Academy Award-winning actor's career. Uses 
interviews with Penn and his friends, family, and coworkers to 
chronicle the star's happy childhood, marriages to Madonna and to Robin 
Wright, and professional successes. Also explains Penn's political 
positions and antiwar views. Some strong language. 2004.

Surviving Myself RC 60564
by Jennifer O'Neill
read by Gabra Zackman
2 cassettes
Autobiography of model/actress Jennifer O'Neill (born 1949), star of 
the film Summer of '42. O'Neill describes her tumultuous life including 
her childhood suicide attempt, her rise in modeling, and her first 
marriage at seventeen. Discusses subsequent relationships, children, 
miscarriages, and religious conversion. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Tallulah! The Life and Times of a Leading Lady RC 60534
by Joel Lobenthal
read by Constance Crawford
5 cassettes
Biography of Bankhead, based on author's twenty-five years of research 
through interviews with the actress's friends, enemies, lovers, and 
employees, and information from FBI and Scotland Yard files. Discusses 
the emotional, sexual, and intellectual dimensions of Bankhead, along 
with her fifty-year career on stage and screen. 2004.

'Tis Herself: A Memoir RC 58099
by Maureen O'Hara
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Illustrious actress reminisces about her six-decade career during 
Hollywood's "golden age." O'Hara describes her radio and stage child-
stardom in Ireland, arrival in California at eighteen, interactions 
with famous actors and directors, marriages, and retirement in the 
Virgin Islands. Some strong language. 2004.

Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare RC 59294
by Stephen Greenblatt
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Harvard cultural historian analyzes William Shakespeare's works and 
speculates on the influences that shaped his creative accomplishments. 
Examines key events in the playwright's life such as his father's 
business failure and his son's death and evokes the turbulent world of 
Elizabethan politics and theater. National Book Award Finalist. 
Bestseller. 2004.

Travel

Across the Sabbath River: In Search of a Lost Tribe of Israel RC 60019
by Hillel Halkin
read by Ken Kliban
4 cassettes
Journalist relates his 1998 journey to remote sections of China, 
Thailand, and India in search of remnants of the biblical Israelites 
who disappeared in the eighth century B.C.E. Halkin accompanies lost-
tribes hunter Rabbi Eliahu Avichail to investigate claims that an 
isolated people on the Burma-Bangladesh border are descendants of the 
exiles. 2002.

America's Battlegrounds: Walk in the Footsteps of America's Bravest RC 
60376
by Richard Sauers
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Civil War historian's tour of more than forty U.S. war sites and 
monuments within the national park system that commemorate the American 
Revolution, the War of 1812, expansion, the Civil War, and foreign 
wars. Each entry includes an account of the battle, key players, and 
detailed visitor information. 2005.

Angry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat, and Camel 
RC 60490
by Jeffrey Tayler
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Journalist recounts his four-thousand-mile journey across western and 
central Africa taken between the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 
and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Traveling through countries beset by 
poverty, civil war, corruption, and religious antagonism, Tayler 
encountered generous and patient people as well as desperation and 
anti-Westernism. 2005.

Black Earth: A Journey through Russia after the Fall RC 59530
by Andrew Meier
read by Ken Kliban
4 cassettes
Former Time magazine Moscow correspondent who witnessed the final years 
of the U.S.S.R. tours post-communist Russia. The reflective journey 
leads to distant corners of the empire, where Meier speaks with 
Politburo veterans, Gulag survivors, oligarchs, philosophers, and 
ordinary citizens struggling to survive amid the ruins of the Soviet 
experiment. 2003.

Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country RC 59035
by Louise Erdrich
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Native American author of the award-winning Love Medicine (RC 22061) 
describes her visit to the Ontario and Minnesota islands of her 
ancestors, accompanied by her infant daughter and the baby's father, an 
Ojibwe spiritual leader. Erdrich "reads" the stories in centuries-old 
rock paintings and reflects on history, heritage, and the meaning of 
books. 2003.

The City of Falling Angels: A Venice Story RC 60672
by John Berendt
read by Holter Graham
3 cassettes
A tour of Venice, Italy, by a writer intrigued with its thousand-year 
history, art, architecture, canals, and inhabitants. Berendt 
investigates the fire that destroyed the opera house just before his 
arrival in 1996. By the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and 
Evil (RC 38077). 2005.

The Dark Heart of Italy RC 59040
by Tobias Jones
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
English author, who moved to Italy in 1999, explores the country's 
recent history and often-overlooked political influences. Jones found 
topics of language, sports, visual culture, and Catholicism inexorably 
linked to contemporary politics, prompting him to probe the wide-
ranging authority of controversial prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. 
2003.

Discover America: A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Our Country's 
Greatest Destinations RC 60160
by Reader's Digest
read by Roy Avers
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Travel guide arranged by geographical region describes cities, towns, 
national parks, and monuments in all fifty states. Outlines each 
state's history, culture, and economic features. Covers introductory 
information and useful web sites in a "See America" section. Discusses 
day trips and vacation planning. 2003.

Feet on the Street: Rambles around New Orleans RC 60791
by Roy Blount Jr.
read by Paul Boehmer
1 cassette
Author of Roy Blount's Book of Southern Humor (RC 47634) takes the 
reader on a walking tour of New Orleans, Louisiana, describing its 
history, weather, food, and colorful residents. Speculates on problems 
that could occur because the city is situated below sea level. Strong 
language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005.

Fodor's Escape to Nature without Roughing It RC 59715
edited by Constance Jones
read by Brian Conn
5 cassettes
Guide to 250 secluded resorts, inns, and lodges in the United States 
and Canada where guests can enjoy the outdoors in comfort and luxury. 
Offers a variety of natural settings and accommodations in all price 
categories and provides information on facilities, recreation, 
services, and rates. Includes special tips. 2004.

In Search of King Solomon's Mines RC 58909
by Tahir Shah
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Native of Afghanistan recounts his quest to find the legendary source 
of King Solomon's gold, which he believes is located in the biblical 
land of Ophir. A treasure map purchased in Jerusalem and other clues 
from antiquity point Shah to Ethiopia, where he begins his adventure. 
2002.

Mystery of the Nile: The Epic Story of the First Descent of the World's 
Deadliest River RC 60794
by Richard Bangs and Pasquale Scaturro
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Chronicles a perilous 114-day, 3,523-mile descent of the Blue Nile and 
Nile rivers by kayak and raft in 2004. Describes Pasquale Scaturro and 
partner Gordon Brown's adventure battling the rapids from the Blue 
Nile's source in Ethiopia through Sudan and Egypt to the Mediterranean 
Sea. 2005.

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.

Plants from the Edge of the World: New Explorations in the Far East RC 
60923
by Mark Flanagan and Tony Kirkham
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Horticulturists recount their mission to restore the flora collections 
of southeastern England's Royal Botanic Gardens after a 1987 storm 
devastated the region's woodland, plantation, and specimen trees. They 
describe their plant-hunting expedition throughout South Korea, Taiwan, 
Japan, and eastern Russia to collect representative temperate species. 
2005.

Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe RC 60017
by Rick Steves and Ken Plattner
read by Ralph Lowenstein
5 cassettes
Guide for travelers with limited mobility. Focusing on Amsterdam, 
Bruges, London, Paris, and the Rhine, provides general tips and 
accessibility ratings for major attractions, hotels, and restaurants. 
Includes "Roll or Stroll" tours of historic neighborhoods and advice 
from travelers with physical challenges. 2004.

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey RC 60664
by Candice Millard
read by Paul Michael
3 cassettes
Former writer with National Geographic recounts the adventurous travels 
of Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit through South America in 1913
1914. Relates the expedition's threats from cannibals, flesh-eating 
bacteria, wildlife, and rapids. Journey was first described by 
Roosevelt in Through the Brazilian Wilderness (RC 53848). 2005.

Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, 
the World's Most Feared Mountain RC 60346
by Jennifer Jordan
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Journalist profiles the first five female mountaineers to summit K2, 
nicknamed "Savage Mountain" for its reputation as the world's most 
dangerous and second-highest peak. Portrays the background, abilities, 
motivations, and remarkable climbs of three women who died descending 
K2 and two who perished on other mountains. Some strong language. 2005.

True North: Peary, Cook, and the Race to the Pole RC 59671
by Bruce Henderson
read by Bruce Henderson
2 cassettes
Addresses the question of who actually reached the North Pole first
American explorer Frederick Cook in 1908 or Robert Peary in 1909? 
Recounts how the two men became enemies during one expedition together 
in 1891 and controversies that arose from this conflict. Chronicles 
each Arctic expedition to resolve the mystery. 2005.

The Twenty-five Best World War II Sites: European Theater; the Ultimate 
Traveler's Guide to the Battlefields, Monuments, and Museums RC 59977
by Chuck Thompson
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
Guidebook to more than 500 World War II battle sites scattered around 
the globe. Includes detailed histories, in-depth travel information, 
and accommodation resources. Covers Normandy, Belgium, Italy, 
Auschwitz, Berlin, North Africa, and more. 2004.

Walking the Big Wild: From Yellowstone to the Yukon on the Grizzly 
Bears' Trail RC 60530
by Karsten Heuer
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Wildlife biologist and park warden documents his eighteen-month journey 
along the Rocky Mountains to assess the health of the ecosystem and the 
feasibility of a wildlife reserve network. Chronicles his personal and 
wilderness adventures over thousands of miles by foot, skis, and canoe 
with his border collie, Webster. 2004.

U.S. History

American Indians in U.S. History RC 59068
by Roger L. Nichols
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Concise survey of U.S. Native Americans for students and general 
readers. The author, a professor, focuses on three stages of Indian 
history since 1500: life before European intrusion, the reservation 
experience, and contemporary society. Narrative highlights central 
issues and incorporates tribal customs, ideas, movements, and 
individuals. Includes suggested readings. 2003.

American Soldier RC 59174
by Tommy Franks
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Retired army general and former commander-in-chief of U.S. Central 
Command recollects his childhood and decorated thirty-eight-year 
military career including service in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, 
Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Provides an 
inside look at the war on terror. Some strong language. Bestseller. 
2004.

Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times RC 60681
by H.W. Brands
read by John H. Mayer
5 cassettes
A biographical study of Andrew Jackson (17671845) from his South 
Carolina upbringing and years as a lawyer and Tennessee congressman to 
his military exploits and contributions as president. Portrays his 
respect for states' rights while being devoted to preserving the Union. 
Violence and some strong language. 2005.

Benjamin Rush: Patriot and Physician RC 59631
by Alyn Brodsky
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Biography of American founding father Rush (17461813). Using Rush's 
voluminous letters and essays, portrays him as one of his generation's 
most accomplished physicians and medical teachers, and as an activist 
with progressive views on slavery, religion, independence, and 
educationparticularly of women. Claims Rush's mental-health and 
medical theories alienated contemporaries. 2004.

The Bonus Army: An American Epic RC 60347
by Paul Dickson and Thomas B. Allen
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Recounts the 1932 march on Washington, D.C., of the Bonus Army 
comprising thousands of veterans lobbying Congress for immediate 
payment of their wartime-service cash bonus promised eight years 
earlier. Discusses the demonstrators' violent expulsion, subsequent 
rallies, and broader veteran compensation issues. 2004.

Cathy Williams: From Slave to Female Buffalo Soldier RC 59297
by Phillip Thomas Tucker
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Post-Civil War Missouri. Account of buffalo soldier Cathy Williams, 
purportedly the first African American woman disguising herself as a 
man to serve in the U.S. military. Prize-winning historian traces 
Williams's escape from slavery, civilian employment as Army laundress, 
1866 enlistment, and ultimate independence as a business-woman. 2002.

Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib RC 59238
by Seymour M. Hersh
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist investigates charges of malfeasance, 
duplicity, and human-rights abuse during the invasions of Afghanistan 
and Iraq under George W. Bush's administration. Hersh probes the 
torture scandal at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison; intelligence failures 
before September 11, 2001; alleged Saudi corruption; and shortcomings 
in war and reconstruction planning. Bestseller. 2004.

The Chinese in America: A Narrative History RC 58788
by Iris Chang
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Author of The Rape of Nanking (RC 45548) explores 150 years in the 
history of Chinese Americans. Chang traces three waves of immigration 
the first during the 1849-era California gold rushand explains each 
group's differing motivations, reception in America, and 
accomplishments. Also includes experiences of individuals and their 
personal struggles for success. 2003.

The Comanche Code Talkers of World War II RC 59031
by William C. Meadows
read by Dennis Rooney
3 cassettes
Chronicle of the Comanche Code Talkers' European military service. 
Follows the group through recruitment, training, active duty, and 
postwar lives. Compares it with such other code-talking programs as 
those of the Navajo in WWII and the Oklahoma Choctaw in WWI. Discusses 
cultural factors and American military attitudes. 2002.

Daily Life in the United States, 19201940: How Americans Lived through 
the "Roaring Twenties" and the Great Depression RC 60528
by David E. Kyvig
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Historian examines the daily experiences of ordinary Americans in the 
1920s and 1930s, the decades between the two world wars. Describes the 
evolving modern society characterized by the rise of the automobile, 
electricity, radio, and cinema, as well as an increase in population 
and crime. 2002.

A Dancing People: Powwow Culture on the Southern Plains RC 60381
by Clyde Ellis
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
A social history of the powwow's significance that focuses on changes 
to the custom since the 1950s. Discusses the origins of traditional 
songs and dances, past opposition by government advocates of 
assimilation, and the continuity of Indian cultural identity expressed 
in the contemporary phenomenon. Spur Award finalist. 2003.

Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 RC 59335
by Stephen Puleo
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Chronicle of the Boston waterfront's molasses tank collapse that 
flooded the city's North End with a sticky twenty-five-foot-high tidal 
wave, killing twenty-one people. Explores the tragedy from the tank's 
1915 construction to a civil lawsuit decided in 1925 and touches larger 
issues of immigration, WWI, Prohibition, and labor. 2003.

The Fate of the Corps: What Became of the Lewis and Clark Explorers 
after the Expedition RC 59816
by Larry E. Morris
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Traces the 1803 Corps of Discovery members through 1870. Uses primary 
documents to focus on Meriwether Lewis's death, George Drouillard's 
murder trial, the antagonism between William Clark and his slave, York, 
and the killing of John Collins. Also discusses the mysterious fate of 
guide Sacagawea. 2004.

Gentleman Revolutionary: Gouverneur Morris, the Rake Who Wrote the 
Constitution RC 59014
by Richard Brookhiser
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Biography of Gouverneur Morris (17521816) of New York, one of 
America's founding fathers. Traces the good-natured aristocrat's role 
before, during, and after the Revolution. Describes his service as 
minister to France, peer relationships, and marriage to a scandalous 
Virginian, as well as many personal misfortunesincluding one that cost 
him his left leg. 2003.

The Grand Idea: George Washington's Potomac and the Race to the West RC 
59392
by Joel Achenbach
read by Geoffrey Centlivre
3 cassettes
Washington Post writer documents George Washington's plans to transform 
the Potomac River into a commercial artery linking the Atlantic to the 
Mississippi Valley. Chronicles his 1784 journey across the Appalachians 
to speculate on inland navigation and explains how his ambitions 
spawned the National Road, B and O Railroad, and C and O Canal. 2004.

Grant and Twain: The Story of a Friendship That Changed America RC 
59775
by Mark Perry
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Describes the mutually beneficial relationship that developed in 1884 
as Mark Twain, finishing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (RC 57349), 
persuaded former president and Union general Ulysses S. Grant to write 
his Personal Memoirs (RC 24377). Discusses each man's quest for fame in 
the context of Gilded Age America. 2004.

Gray Fox: Robert E. Lee and the Civil War RC 58760
by Burke Davis
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Civil War portrait of Confederate general Robert E. Lee from his 
letters, eyewitness accounts, and recorded conversations. Depicts Lee 
as man and soldier during eventful tragic years from his 1861 
acceptance of Virginia command to his 1865 surrender at Appomattox. 
1956.

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.

His Excellency: George Washington RC 59070
by Joseph J. Ellis
read by Michael Scherer
3 cassettes
Author of Founding Brothers (RC 51469) delves into the life and times 
of America's first president. Uses personal papers and historical 
accounts to recreate the man who was a French and Indian War soldier, 
plantation owner, businessman, and savvy politician who forged a new 
nation. Bestseller. 2004.

Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground RC 60647
by Robert D. Kaplan
read by John H. Mayer
4 cassettes
Veteran journalist claims that stationing U.S. troops around the world 
to promote democracy represents a form of imperialism. Describes elite 
units and their missions in seven countries, including Iraq and 
Afghanistan. Argues that establishing political and social reforms in 
these areas may take decades. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong 
language. 2005.

In the Presence of Mine Enemies: War in the Heart of America, 18591863 
RC 58770
by Edward L. Ayers
read by John Polk
4 cassettes
University of Virginia history professor constructs a social narrative 
of the American Civil War as experienced by the residents of Augusta 
County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Using letters, 
diaries, newspaper articles, and other records, Ayers illustrates the 
shared Shenandoah Valley lifestyle of two societies divided by the 
conflict. 2003.

A Jackson Man: Amos Kendall and the Rise of American Democracy RC 60793
by Donald B. Cole
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
The author of The Presidency of Andrew Jackson (RC 37228) chronicles 
the life of Amos Kendall (17891869), Jackson's political advisor and 
postmaster general. Relates Kendall's efforts to establish a market 
economy, capital investments in projects like the telegraph, and 
sponsorship of the institution that became Gallaudet University. 2004.

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 Waanibe, 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.

Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady RC 61603
by Ronald Kessler
read by Susan Denaker
2 cassettes
This first authorized biography of Laura Bush is based on interviews 
with friends, family members, and administration officials. Provides a 
glimpse into the first lady's private life and discusses her adherence 
to American values as she moved from shy librarian to world figure. 
2006.

Lee in the Shadow of Washington RC 57699
by Richard B. McCaslin
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes
Explores the strong influence of George Washington (17321799) on 
Confederate army commander Robert E. Lee (18071870) and how this 
affected Lee's military plans. Discusses the multiple connections 
between the two Virginia families and Lee's continued emulation of his 
hero after the Civil War. 2001.

Lost Lighthouses: Stories and Images of America's Vanished Lighthouses 
RC 54636
by Tim Harrison and Ray Jones
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Tribute to 150 historic beacons, now defunct, that operated on 
America's Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf, and Great Lakes shores. Presents 
"fascinating facts and firsthand accounts" of the development and 
demise of these lighthouses. 2000.

A Matter of Character: Inside the White House of George W. Bush RC 
59201
by Ronald Kessler
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Award-winning ex-reporter and author of The Bureau (RC 55193) presents 
an inside look at President Bush's management style, decision-making 
process, and personal qualities that are often criticized by his 
opponents and the media. Includes comments of senior officials, Secret 
Service agents, former presidential aides, and career White House 
employees. 2004.

A Nation under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South 
from Slavery to the Great Migration RC 58775
by Steven Hahn
read by Mitzi Friedlander
5 cassettes
History professor chronicles the development of African American 
political culture during the last half of the nineteenth century. 
Extensive survey traces kinship, labor, and communication networking 
trends through slavery, emancipation, Radical Reconstruction, and the 
Great Migration north, discussing how grassroots movements transformed 
the South and the nation. Pulitzer Prize. 2003.

Ojibwa Warrior: Dennis Banks and the Rise of the American Indian 
Movement RC 59057
by Dennis Banks
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Autobiography by a founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Born 
in 1937, Banks chronicles his forced placement in a boarding school by 
the Bureau of Indian Affairs, later reconciliation with his Ojibwa 
family, and Air Force service. Relates AIM's activities including the 
1973 protest at Wounded Knee. 2004.

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 building structural failures that caused 
unnecessary deaths. Bestseller. 2005.

Our Mothers' War: American Women at Home and at the Front during World 
War II RC 58820
by Emily Yellin
read by Susan McInerney
4 cassettes
Journalist's chronicle of World War II's "other American soldiers," 
women from various backgrounds who filled nontraditional roles during 
wartime. Depicts women factory workers, frontline nurses, spies, and 
pilots. Also discusses the experiences of African American and Japanese 
American women. 2004.

Profiles in Courage RC 58855
by John F. Kennedy
read by Don Hagen
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Biographical sketches of historic statesmen who demonstrated great 
political courage at crucial moments in U.S. history. Includes John 
Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and others. Written by then-senator 
Kennedy while convalescing from the effects of war wounds. 2003 
introduction by Caroline Kennedy; 1964 foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. 
Pulitzer Prize. 1955.

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.

The Rise and Fall of North American Indians: From Prehistory through 
Geronimo RC 60920
by William Brandon
read by Ralph Lowenstein
5 cassettes
Author of The Last Americans (RC 15432) uses primary sources to narrate 
the history of the natives of North America from ancient times to 
European contact and subjugation. Discusses the people of Mesoamerica 
and South America and tales of Puritans, the Trail of Tears, buffalo 
soldiers, and massacres. 2003.

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.

Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery; the U.S. Exploring 
Expedition, 18381842 RC 58902
by Nathaniel Philbrick
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea (RC 50271) recreates the 
adventures of the U.S. expedition commanded by lieutenant Charles 
Wilkes that set sail in 1838 to explore the southern hemisphere. 
Examines the mission's scientific and historical contributions and 
considers why the unprecedented naval operation has largely been 
forgotten. 2003.

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.

Shades of Hiawatha: Staging Indians, Making Americans, 18801930 RC 
59872
by Alan Trachtenberg
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Examines public perceptions of the American Indian during a period of 
increasing U.S. immigration. Discusses within the shifting cultural and 
social context of the early twentieth century the transformation of the 
Indian's image from that of noble savage to one of downtrodden outcast 
in need of assimilation. 2004.

Some Memories of a Long Life, 18541911 RC 60091
by Malvina Shanklin Harlan
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Malvina Shanklin Harlan's diary, begun the day she met John Marshall 
Harlan and continued until 1911, the year he died. Her memoir, with 
extensive anecdotes and insights into the Harlan family, addresses 
politics in Kentucky, Washington, D.C., and the Supreme Court, to which 
Harlan was appointed in 1877. 2001.

Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union 
Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy RC 60026
by Elizabeth R. Varon
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Scholar's biography of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew (18181900), whose 
Virginia roots conflicted with her strong antislavery beliefs. Drawing 
on her diaries and other historical sources, chronicles her 
contributions to the Union cause: comforting and sneaking messages to 
northern prisoners, aiding and sheltering escapees, providing 
intelligence, and assisting emancipation efforts. 2003.

Strength and Honor: The Life of Dolley Madison RC 59939
by Richard N. Ct
read by Mary Beth Wise
3 cassettes
Uses primary sources to document the life of first lady Dolley Madison 
(17681849), from her Quaker youth to her death in genteel poverty. 
Traces the genealogy of her maternal family. Highlights her marriage to 
James Madison and roles as White House hostess and heroine of the War 
of 1812. 2005.

The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House RC 60608
by John F. Harris
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
Washington Post reporter assesses former president Clinton's strengths 
and weaknesses during his two terms (19932001) in office. Relates 
anecdotes that capture the politician's nature and White House 
operations. Portrays Clinton as a centrist whose personal recklessness 
prevented him from accomplishing all of his goals. Bestseller. 2005.

The Sword of Lincoln: The Army of the Potomac RC 60605
by Jeffry D. Wert
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Civil War historian chronicles the experiences of the Union Army of the 
Potomac, formed to defend Washington, D.C., against Robert E. Lee's 
Army of Northern Virginia. Reexamines the army's leadership and the 
soldiers' morale and attitudes from the battles of Bull Run and 
Gettysburg to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. 2005.

Talking to the Dead: Kate and Maggie Fox and the Rise of Spiritualism 
RC 59714
by Barbara Weisberg
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Chronicles the lives of Margaretta and Catherine Fox, nineteenth-
century sisters whose claims that they could communicate with the dead 
precipitated modern Spiritualism. Examines the sisters' assertions and 
probes social, religious, economic, and political forces that helped 
shape the movement. 2004.

Tragedy at Honda RC 60823
by Charles A. Lockwood and Hans Christian Adamson
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Retired navy vice admiral Lockwood and retired air force colonel 
Adamson chronicle the September 8, 1923, wreck of seven U.S. naval 
destroyers along a treacherous region of the California coast known as 
Honda, killing twenty-three men. Hour-by-hour account details heroic 
rescue efforts and attributes the tragedy to navigational errors. 1986.

Uncas: First of the Mohegans RC 58776
by Michael Leroy Oberg
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
A portrait of Uncas, the seventeenth-century Mohegan sachem 
romanticized by James Fenimore Cooper in The Last of the Mohicans (RC 
19920). Based on extant sources, the chronicle examines the Native 
American leader's importance to colonial New England, notably his 
skillful interaction with European settlers that benefited his people. 
2003.

Washington: The Indispensable Man RC 58802
by James Thomas Flexner
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Biography of George Washington (17321799), America's first president 
and the "most conspicuous and influential man in the United States" 
during his later life. Investigates the man behind the myths from his 
early military leadership during the French and Indian War to his 
retirement days at Mount Vernon. 1969.

Washington's Crossing: Pivotal Moments in American History RC 58946
by David Hackett Fischer
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
Details George Washington's December 1776 campaign to lead the 
Continental Army from Pennsylvania and across the frozen Delaware River 
to attack a Hessian garrison at Trenton and a British brigade at 
Princeton. Examines strategic, operational, and tactical decisions and 
the crucial victory's significance to the Revolution. 2004.

Washington's General: Nathanael Greene and the Triumph of the American 
Revolution RC 59920
by Terry Golway
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Biography of American Revolutionary War commander Nathanael Greene 
(17421786), who was born a Rhode Island Quaker but chose to fight for 
independence. Details his career as George Washington's quartermaster 
general and his appointment as leader of the southern theater. Outlines 
how Greene forced the British to concede at Yorktown. 2005.

West from Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder; San Francisco, 1915 RC 
57993
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette (Reissue)
Letters from Little House author Laura Ingalls Wilder to her husband, 
Almanzo, during a San Francisco visit to her daughter. Laura writes 
about the excitements of her cross-country train ride, her first sight 
of the Pacific Ocean, and the 1915 World's Fair. For junior and senior 
high readers. 1974.

Yellow Wolf: His Own Story RC 59531
by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Indian warrior's account of the Nez Perce War (1877) as told to his 
friend, the author, between 1908 and 1935. Describes Yellow Wolf's 
youth, the battle of Big Hole, the savagery of whites, the surrender at 
Bear's Paw Battlefield, and his life as a fugitive. 1940.

War

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.

Air Power: The Men, Machines, and Ideas That Revolutionized War, from 
Kitty Hawk to Gulf War II RC 60141
by Stephen Budiansky
read by Lou Harpenau
5 cassettes
Journalist surveys military applications of powered flight from the 
Wright brothers to World Wars I and II, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 
Traces evolution of aerial combat tactics, weaponry, and aircraft. 
Draws on combat memoirs, letters, diaries, archives, and eyewitness 
accounts to depict soldiers' perspectives. Some strong language. 2004.

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.

Armageddon: The Battle for Germany, 19441945 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.

The Art of War RC 59556
by Sun-tzu (Sun-zi)
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Master Sun's two-thousand-year-old advice on war strategy appears 
twice: first by itself and then interspersed with commentary, mostly by 
Chinese scholars, attesting to the text's philosophical relevance to 
modern culture. Translation and introduction by Oxford scholar John 
Minford. 2002.

The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That Saved Greeceand 
Western Civilization RC 59746
by Barry Strauss
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Classics professor outlines the momentous 480 BCE naval battle in which 
the Greeks repelled the Persian forces under King Xerxes. Analyzes the 
political and military strategies of the Athenian commander 
Themistocles, the participation of the Greek playwright Aeschylus, and 
the role of the female commander Artemisia. 2004.

The Burma Road: The Epic Story of the China-Burma-India Theater in 
World War II RC 58998
by Donovan Webster
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Award-winning author of Aftermath: The Remnants of War (RC 47190) 
relates experiences of WWII Allied forces who maintained the Burma 
Road, their supply route and operations base that ran across Burma from 
India to China. Profiles U.S. general "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell and other 
prominent defenders of the road. 2003.

Castles of Steel: Britain, Germany, and the Winning of the Great War at 
Sea RC 58914
by Robert K. Massie
read by Lou Harpenau
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian expands on his bestselling 
Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War (RC 
34109) to chronicle the WWI maritime engagements of the world's two 
largest navies. Extensive narrative analyzes mobilization, battles, 
ships, policies, and commanders of both England and imperial Germany 
from 1914 to 1918. 2003.

Children at War RC 60375
by P.W. Singer
read by Dan Willems
2 cassettes
Examines the increasing recruitment of children in warfare and 
terrorism around the globe. Discusses the origins and causes of this 
practice, its social significance, and possible preventive measures. 
Includes adult soldiers' reactions to facing armed children and 
accounts by child soldiers. Violence. 2005.

The Comanche Code Talkers of World War II RC 59031
by William C. Meadows
read by Dennis Rooney
3 cassettes
Chronicle of the Comanche Code Talkers' European military service. 
Follows the group through recruitment, training, active duty, and 
postwar lives. Compares it with such other code-talking programs as 
those of the Navajo in WWII and the Oklahoma Choctaw in WWI. Discusses 
cultural factors and American military attitudes. 2002.

Conduct under Fire: Four American Doctors and Their Fight for Life as 
Prisoners of the Japanese 19411945 RC 60766
by John A. Glusman
read by Arthur Morey
5 cassettes
The author describes how his father and three other Navy doctors kept 
fellow prisoners of war alive during three years of WWII captivity. 
Discusses their professional dedication in extreme circumstances, 
factors that affected their survival, cultural differences with their 
captors, and the brutality of war. Violence, strong language, and some 
descriptions of sex. 2005.

The Doughboys: The Story of the AEF, 19171918 RC 59413
by Laurence Stallings
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes
World War I combat veteran chronicles the experiences of the American 
Expeditionary Force, raw recruits sent to France in 1917 commanded by 
major general John J. Pershing. Describes a doughboy's tactics and 
character: "what he was, how he looked, and with what arms and over 
what fields he fought." 1963.

The Fall of Baghdad RC 59526
by Jon Lee Anderson
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Eyewitness account of the March 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq and 
the toppling of Saddam Hussein. Anderson reports on the devastation 
from bombardments, the casualties incurred, the collapse of law and 
order, and Iraqi responses to the chaos. Violence. 2004.

Given Up for Dead: America's Heroic Stand at Wake Island RC 59200
by Bill Sloan
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Freelance journalist chronicles the battle for the remote U.S. Pacific 
outpost of Wake Island in December 1941 following the bombing of Pearl 
Harbor. Drawing on interviews with survivors, Sloan reconstructs the 
efforts of both military and civilian personnel who initially repulsed 
the invading Japanese but ultimately surrendered. Violence. 2003.

A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal RC 60421
by Csne Seierstad
read by Megan Burnett
2 cassettes
Record of daily struggles in war-torn Baghdad from January to April 
2003 by a Norwegian journalist and author of The Bookseller of Kabul 
(RC 57814). Articles she calls snapshots or glimpses from the war 
demonstrate individuals' survival strategies, reactions to new 
freedoms, and her own impressions of the city. 2003.

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror RC 59171
by Michael Scheuer read by Dan Willems
3 cassettes
An unnamed senior U.S. intelligence official criticizes post-September 
11, 2001, policies for failure to properly counter threats posed by 
Osama bin Laden, Al Qaeda, and radical Islamic groups. Contends the 
United States and allies are fighting "worldwide Islamic insurgency" 
rooted in political, military, and economic, not ideological, 
grievances. Bestseller. 2004.

Iron Coffins: A Personal Account of the German U-Boat Battles of World 
War II RC 59796
by Herbert A. Werner
read by Mark Ashby
3 cassettes
Veteran German submarine commander reconstructs the sights, sounds, and 
foul atmosphere inside U-boats from 1941 to 1945. Details terrifying 
battles in the Atlantic from the Axis perspective and describes the 
crews' hardships and determination, their obsolete equipment, and the 
final chaos of the fleet's destruction. 1969.

Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot RC 60563
by Starr Smith
read by Lewis Grenville
2 cassettes
Former Eighth Air Force intelligence officer chronicles Academy Award-
winning actor Jimmy Stewart's World War II service as squadron 
commander of a combat bombardment group. Recounts Stewart's 
volunteering for service before the United States entered the war and 
later leading his men across Nazi Germany. Foreword by Walter Cronkite. 
2005.

The Last Ridge: The Epic Story of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain 
Division and the Assault on Hitler's Europe RC 60441
by McKay Jenkins
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Author of The White Death (RC 51455) documents the origins, training, 
and combat experiences of a unique band of skiers and mountaineers 
recruited in 1941 to target key Axis positions in Europe's Apennine 
Mountains. Recounts the 1945 battles for German-held Mount Belvedere 
and Riva Ridge. 2003.

Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces RC 59784
by Linda Robinson
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Journalist recounts missions carried out by U.S. Army Special Forces 
(the "green berets") in several world venues since Vietnam, 
particularly Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf. Based on copious 
interviews, official documentation, and the author's presence with the 
forces in Iraq. Discusses training and methods. Violence and some 
strong language. 2004.

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.

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.

Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy RC 60179
by Max Hastings
read by John Polk
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Military historian chronicles World War II's Operation Overlord, the 
June 1944 Allied invasion of France that spelled the beginning of the 
war's end for Germany. Draws on personal accounts of participants from 
both sides to reconstruct infantry tactics and performance during the 
pivotal ten-week campaign. 1984.

Patton's Panthers: The African American 761st Tank Battalion in World 
War II RC 60630
by Charles W. Sasser
read by David Toney
3 cassettes
A history of the African American tank battalion the "Black Panthers" 
led by General George Patton, which was the first black armored unit 
allowed in combat. Follows individuals from recruitment to heavy 
fighting in Europe, including at the Battle of the Bulge in December 
1944. Violence and strong language. 2004.

A Rumor of War RC 59157
by Philip Caputo
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Ex-Marine Corps lieutenant relates his harrowing, sixteen-month tour of 
duty in Vietnam. Describes his fellow soldiers' courage and corruption 
in "a story about war, about the things men do in war and the things 
war does to them." Includes twentieth-anniversary postscript. Violence 
and strong language. 1977.

Sea of Sharks: A Sailor's World War II Survival Story RC 60551
by Elmer Renner and Kenneth Birks
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Veteran Elmer Renner recounts the sinking of his U.S. Navy minesweeper 
YMS-472 during a Pacific typhoon in September 1945. Describes how he 
and eight crewmembers drifted aboard a raft for five days without food 
or water, battling shark attacks, panic, and madness until only four 
were rescued. 2004.

The Secret Service of the Confederate States in Europe; or, How the 
Confederate Cruisers Were Equipped RC 58772
by James D. Bulloch
read by Butch Hoover
6 cassettes
Memoir of a secret envoy sent by Confederate president Jefferson Davis 
to Europe in 1861 to acquire ships and arms for the fledgling southern 
navy. The author, a relative of Theodore Roosevelt, describes his 
covert diplomatic missions throughout the four years of the Civil War. 
1884.

Shadow War: The Untold Story of How Bush Is Winning the War on Terror 
RC 59704
by Richard Miniter
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Investigative reporter and author of Losing bin Laden (RC 58139) 
outlines the U.S. government's success in dismantling Al Qaeda cells 
and preventing additional homeland attacks in the three years following 
2001. Discusses Osama bin Laden's hiding place, a presidential 
assassination plot, and the 2004 Madrid train bombing. Bestseller. 
2004.

Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper RC 61199
by Jack Coughlin and Casey Kuhlman
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Retired gunnery sergeant Jack Coughlin recalls his twenty-year career 
as a marine sniper in battles in many of the world's hot spots. 
Describes his experience working alongside engineer captain Casey 
Kuhlman on a strike team participating in the 2003 U.S. invasion of 
Iraq. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

The Sword of Lincoln: The Army of the Potomac RC 60605
by Jeffry D. Wert
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Civil War historian chronicles the experiences of the Union Army of the 
Potomac, formed to defend Washington, D.C., against Robert E. Lee's 
Army of Northern Virginia. Reexamines the army's leadership and the 
soldiers' morale and attitudes from the battles of Bull Run and 
Gettysburg to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. 2005.

Voices of War: Stories of Service from the Home Front and the Front 
Lines RC 59334
edited by Tom Wiener
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Personal accounts of American soldiers and medical personnel active in 
World War I, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the Persian 
Gulf conflicts. Extracts from interviews, letters, and diary entries 
collected by the Library of Congress Veterans History Project are 
grouped by themes: Answering the Call, Under Fire, Coming Home. 2004.

Warrior Soul: The Memoir of a Navy SEAL RC 59647
by Chuck Pfarrer
read by Don Feldheim
3 cassettes
Screenwriter recounts his most memorable assignments throughout his 
eight-year naval special forces career. Chronicles missions in Central 
America and the Middle East where he and his team performed combat 
patrols, reconnaissance, and counterterrorist operations. Describes the 
personal challenges he faced. Strong language, some descriptions of 
sex, and some violence. 2004.

Why England Slept RC 60372
by John F. Kennedy
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Study of Britain's failure to rearm in the 1930s as German militarism 
threatened. Analyzes influences on British disarmament policy, 
including financial instability, the pacifist movement, and internal 
politics. Draws a warning from the disastrous repercussions of 
Britain's unpreparedness for war. Written while Kennedy was a Harvard 
senior in 1940. 1961.

The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers RC 59034
edited by Douglas Brinkley
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Companion volume to the PBS documentary about the memorial chronicles 
its design and construction. Includes summaries of WWII land, sea, and 
air campaigns and discusses war production, women's roles and the home 
front, and accounts of veterans including senators Dole and Inouye, 
Audie Murphy, and Warren Spahn. 2004.

Women's Concerns

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.

Cathy Williams: From Slave to Female Buffalo Soldier RC 59297
by Phillip Thomas Tucker
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Post-Civil War Missouri. Account of buffalo soldier Cathy Williams, 
purportedly the first African American woman disguising herself as a 
man to serve in the U.S. military. Prize-winning historian traces 
Williams's escape from slavery, civilian employment as Army laundress, 
1866 enlistment, and ultimate independence as a business-woman. 2002.

Down Came the Rain RC 60414
by Brooke Shields
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Actress recounts experiencing postpartum depression following the 2003 
birth of her daughter, who was conceived after fertility treatments. 
Recalls her detachment and thoughts of suicide. Discusses her treatment 
and recovery with proper medication and therapy, and her newfound 
happiness as a mother. Lists resources. Some strong language. 
Bestseller. 2005.

A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer RC 60721
by F.J. Montz and Robert E. Bristow
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Gynecological oncologists offer a comprehensive guide to coping with 
the physical and emotional aspects of ovarian cancer. Discusses the 
latest developments in diagnosis and treatments including surgery, 
chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and alternative therapies 
while addressing the psychological impact of the disease and stressing 
quality of life and self- determination. 2005.

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.

It's Her Wedding but I'll Cry if I Want To: A Survival Guide for the 
Mother of the Bride RC 60585
by Leslie Milk
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Advice for mothers of the bride on planning a wedding without 
alienating one's daughter. Sage instructions cover hiring caterers, 
florists, and photographers; meeting future relatives; and locating the 
perfect dress while remaining on a budget. Includes anecdotes and 
modern etiquette tips. 2005.

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy RC 60148
edited by Roger W. Harms
read by Kerry Cundiff
5 cassettes
Month-by-month outline of changes in mothers and unborn babies during 
pregnancy, and a compendium of information on labor, delivery, 
newborns, postpartum care, and possible maternal health complications. 
Includes guidelines for making informed decisions on such topics as 
genetic screening, doctor selection, circumcision, and feeding. 2004.

Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional 
Health RC 60245
by Christiane Northrup
read by Anne Hancock
6 cassettes
Physician and author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (RC 48380) uses 
anecdotes to illustrate ways mothers can guide their daughters' 
emotional and physical growth. Offers tips on pregnancy and birth, 
self-esteem, holistic medicine, sexuality, self-care, and becoming 
closer to one's own mother. 2005.

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.

The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide RC 60927
by Jill Conner Browne
read by Jill Conner Browne
2 cassettes
Tongue-in-cheek advice for big weddings followed by big divorces. 
Covers topics such as "making a bride in just 365 days," "dressing the 
bridesmaids and the groom," "the greed (oops, the gifts)," "vows, pre-
nups, and kiss-offs," "pre-d," "on matters legal and mannerly," "the 
divorce party," and "delousing the ring." Strong language and some 
explicit descriptions of sex. 2005.

World History

Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past RC 59342
by Paul Cartledge
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
British scholar, author of The Spartans (RC 58416), searches for the 
historical Alexander the Great (356323 BCE), blending classical 
accounts with the findings of modern researchers. Chronicles the major 
battles and conquests, appraises Alexander's personal and political 
beliefs, and assesses problems of historical interpretation. 2004.

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.

The Closing of the Western Mind: The Rise of Faith and the Fall of 
Reason RC 58791
by Charles Freeman
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Author of Egypt, Greece, and Rome (RC 46107) analyzes the Greek 
intellectual tradition's destruction in the fourth and fifth centuries 
by forces within the authoritarian late Roman empire. Contends that 
Constantine's conversion and enforcement of Christian orthodoxy were 
pivotal in suppressing rational thought in western culture until the 
Renaissance. 2002.

Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed RC 59909
by Jared Diamond
read by Ted Stoddard
5 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel (RC 46548) 
presents a comparative study of societies that have collapsed from 
ecological problems. Studies ancient civilizations including the Maya 
and the Anasazi as well as modern countries like Haiti and Rwanda and 
proposes global solutions. Bestseller. 2005.

Come, Tell Me How You Live RC 60386
by Agatha Christie Mallowan
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Famous mystery writer draws on travels with her archaeologist husband 
to offer a glimpse of the Arab world between world wars. Records 
excavations, encounters, and observations of customs and people in a 
book she calls "full of everyday doings and happenings." 2000 
introduction by David Pryce-Jones. 1946.

A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa RC 60018
by Howard W. French
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
African American New York Times reporter examines contemporary African 
problems he views as legacies of colonization: the AIDS epidemic, 
genocide, exploitation of natural resources, and the development of 
tyrannies with tacit Western support. Describes his experiences 
investigating the lives of Africans in Nigeria, Liberia, and Mali. 
Violence. 2004.

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.

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous Fourteenth Century RC 59644
by Barbara W. Tuchman
read by Constance Crawford
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian portrays a period in European medieval 
history through the eyes of French knight Enguerrand de Coucy VII 
(13401397). Tuchman reveals horrors of the Hundred Years' War, the 
Black Death, and the revolt of the peasants and proletariat. National 
Book Award. 1978.

Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens RC 59041
by Jane Dunn
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Historical portrayal of the dynamic relationships between Elizabeth I 
of England and Mary Queen of Scots, both sixteenth-century claimants to 
the English throne. Discusses the vast differences in their lives, 
personalities, and handling of palace scandals. Also describes their 
struggles for supremacy, culminating in Mary's execution at Elizabeth's 
direction. 2003.

A Farther Shore: Ireland's Long Road to Peace RC 59038
by Gerry Adams
read by Steven Crossley
4 cassettes
President of Sinn Fin, the Irish republican party founded in 1905 to 
oppose British rule, offers a personal chronicle of Ireland's peace 
process. Adams's frank account illuminates his role in conflicts and 
negotiations involving the IRA, England, and world leaders before the 
1998 Good Friday Agreement. 2003.

A Great and Noble Scheme: The Tragic Story of the Expulsion of the 
French Acadians from Their American Homeland RC 60603
by John Mack Faragher
read by Steven Carpenter
3 cassettes
Author of Daniel Boone (RC 38055) chronicles the 17551763 dispersal or 
"ethnic cleansing" of the Acadians, French-speaking Catholics who lived 
along Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy, from lands they had inhabited for 150 
years. Discusses the causes of the British action and relates its cost 
in human lives. 2005.

Herodotus RC 59311
by James Romm
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Classicist's scholarly interpretation of the life and work of the 
fifth-century-BCE Greek storyteller known as the father of history. 
Analyzes text of Herodotus's Histories (RC 58293). Hesitates to label 
him a historian, arguing instead that the great work encompasses 
"fiction and nonfiction, myth and history, and . . . poetry and prose." 
1998.

History Begins at Sumer: Thirty-nine Firsts in Recorded History RC 
60016
by Samuel Noah Kramer
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Collection of essays discussing a cross section of spiritual and 
cultural achievements of the Sumerians, the ancient Mesopotamian 
civilization that developed the first known cities circa 3000 BCE From 
surviving clay tablet inscriptions, foremost Sumerologist Kramer 
describes humanity's "firsts" in the fields of politics, education, 
philosophy, law, science, and more. 1956.

In the Rose Garden of the Martyrs: A Memoir of Iran RC 60463
by Christopher de Bellaigue
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
British journalist stationed in Tehran and married to a Persian 
portrays Iran through interviews with former revolutionaries, veterans 
of the Iran-Iraq war, and citizens. Reviews the country's history from 
the prerevolutionary 1980s to the devastating war with Iraq and waning 
of religious fervor in the early 2000s. Some violence. 2004.

Interesting Times: A Twentieth-Century Life RC 58739
by Eric Hobsbawm
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
Autobiography of British Marxist historian born in 1917. Hobsbawm 
recalls his childhood in Vienna and Berlin, move to England in 1933, 
and ardent embrace of world communism at Cambridge University. Also 
describes his teaching career, love of jazz, and the political and 
intellectual climates of the many countries he visited. 2002.

Iraq: An Illustrated History and Guide RC 58756
by Gilles Munier
read by Mark Ashby
2 cassettes
Concise, comprehensive overview of the history of Iraq from the days of 
Sumer (45002340 BCE) to the 2003 Gulf War. Makes a geographic tour of 
the country, centering in Baghdad and highlighting monuments, 
landmarks, and ancient archaeological sites. 2000.

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 "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.

Madame de Pompadour: A Life RC 58807
by Evelyne Lever
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Life and times of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson who rose from humble 
beginnings to become in 1745at age twenty-fourthe official mistress 
of Louis XV, a position envied even by the queen of France. Keeping 
Louis happy meant manipulating his heart as well as his political and 
cultural world. 2002.

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages RC 60368
by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies
read by Kerry Cundiff
3 cassettes
Traces the development of the medieval European family from 500 A.D. to 
the fifteenth century, from roots where Germanic, Roman, and Christian 
influences blended. Discusses family size and definition, marriage laws 
and customs, gender attitudes, and more. Considers social class and the 
impact of the Black Death. 1987.

Mary, Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley RC 59046
by Alison Weir
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
5 cassettes
Author of Eleanor of Aquitaine (RC 51724) investigates the debate 
surrounding Mary's role in the 1567 murder of her scheming husband, 
Lord Darnley, whom she proclaimed King of Scots but denied the 
sovereign power he craved. Weir examines evidence of Mary's 
culpability, her religious policy, and key players in events leading up 
to Darnley's death. 2003.

The Missing Peace: The Inside Story of the Fight for Middle East Peace 
RC 59027
by Dennis Ross
read by Bill Wallace
8 cassettes in 2 containers
Chief Middle East peace negotiator for George H.W. Bush and Bill 
Clinton chronicles the peace process from the 1980s to 2001. Drawing on 
his notes and journals, he analyzes key players' character and strategy 
and presents reasons for the ultimate breakdown in diplomacy. Strong 
language. 2004.

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 (19181970). Asserts that Nasser's multiple failures, among them 
his inability to reconcile his pro-Western inclinations with the 
people's needs, to develop durable political organizations, and to rein 
in the House of Saud, led to the collapse of his dream of pan-Arab 
unity. 2004.

Osama: The Making of a Terrorist RC 59059
by Jonathan Randal
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Former Washington Post foreign correspondent describes Osama bin 
Laden's personality, family dynamics, and violent background in 
Afghanistan, Algeria, and Sudan. Posits American foreign policy 
failures. Draws on interviews with academics, diplomats, businessmen, 
and others. Strong language. 2004.

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.

Pol Pot: Anatomy of a Nightmare RC 60621
by Philip Short
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes
British reporter and author of Mao (RC 52446) uses archives and 
extensive interviews to investigate Cambodian leader Pol Pot and the 
Khmer Rouge. Observes how Cambodia's history, culture, geography, and 
politics led to the regime's 1970s genocide that killed one and a half 
million people. Violence. 2004.

Saving the Lost Tribe: The Rescue and Redemption of the Ethiopian Jews 
RC 58753
by Asher Naim
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
A personal account of Israel's May 1991 "Operation Solomon," a twenty-
five-hour mission during which fourteen thousand Jews were airlifted 
from embattled Ethiopia to Jerusalem. Naim, an Israeli diplomat and 
former ambassador who played a central role in the rescue, also 
provides insight into Ethiopian culture. 2003.

Secrets of the Sands: The Revelations of Egypt's Everlasting Oasis RC 
59056
by Harry Thurston
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Award-winning science writer recounts the discovery yield from 
archaeologists' thirty-year excavation of Egypt's Dakhleh Oasis. 
Thurston, who joined the dig in 1987, cites remains from nearly half a 
million years of habitation including Egyptian and Roman cultures, as 
well as evidence of human relationships with a changing environment. 
2003.

Sex with Kings: Five Hundred Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and 
Revenge RC 59085
by Eleanor Herman
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Author explores the role of royal mistresses in European courts from 
medieval times through the twentieth century, citing famous romances, 
among them Madame de Pompadour and Louis XV and Camilla Parker-Bowles 
and Prince Charles. Explores the king-queen-mistress triangle, 
detailing the courtesan's various duties. Descriptions of sex. 2004.

Still Life with Bombers: Israel in the Age of Terrorism RC 59551
by David Horovitz
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Journalist's appraisal of the second Intifada focuses on the violent 
period between July 2000 and January 2003 after peace talks collapsed 
at Camp David. Details horrors suffered by both Palestinians and 
Israelis and describes everyday lives of terrorists and victims. 
Violence. 2004.

Tea: Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire RC 60366
by Roy Moxham
read by Bruce Huntley
2 cassettes
The author describes his five-year stint managing a tea plantation in 
Nyasaland (now Malawi) and explains how England's love of tea and its 
desire for an empire led to devastating repercussions around the world. 
Some violence. 2003.

Treachery: How America's Friends and Foes Are Secretly Arming Our 
Enemies RC 59002
by Bill Gertz
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Award-winning reporter exposes ways rogue states can buy weapons to use 
against American troops. Documents how Russia, China, and France became 
three main arms suppliers to Iraq as well as to North Korea, Iran, and 
Syria. Discusses the oil-for-food scandal, United Nations' failures, 
and nuclear threats. 2004.

The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers RC 59034
edited by Douglas Brinkley
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Companion volume to the PBS documentary about the memorial chronicles 
its design and construction. Includes summaries of WWII land, sea, and 
air campaigns and discusses war production, women's roles and the home 
front, and accounts of veterans including senators Dole and Inouye, 
Audie Murphy, and Warren Spahn. 2004.