CASSETTE BOOKS 1994
National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington, D.C.  1994
Nonfiction Contents
Adventure
The Arts
Animals and Wildlife
Biography
Blindness and Physical Handicaps
Business and Economics
Careers
Classics
Cooking
Crime
Drama
Education
Family
Gardening and Hobbies
Government and Law
Home Management
Humor
Inspiration
Journalism and the Media
Language and Linguistics
Literature
Marriage and Sex
Medicine and Health
Music
Nature and the Environnment
The Occult
Philosophy
Poetry
Politics
Psychology and Self Help
Religion
Science and Technology
Shakespeare
Social Sciences
Sports and Recreation
Stage and Screen
Travel
U.S. History
Wars
Women's Concerns
World History
Adventure
The Cannibal Queen: An Aerial Odyssey across America  RC 36592
by Stephen Coonts
read by Ben Mast
3 cassettes
In June 1991, Coonts and his son David set out on the first leg
of a journey in a 1942 Stearman open-cockpit biplane. The trip
will eventually take Coonts into each of the forty-eight
contiguous United States. As he traverses the country, Coonts
portrays life in small-town America as well as in big towns, and
paints a picture of scorching deserts, dismal swamps, and
soaring mountains. 1992.
Summers with Juliet  RC 36548
by Bill Roorbach
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Roorbach tells of the eight years he spent with Juliet before
their marriage. Both New Yorkers--he a writer, teacher, and
graduate student and she a student and artist--they chose to
spend their free summers out in the wild. This chronicles their
initial romance, their 1985 car-camping trip across Canada,
their summer in a Montana cabin, their 1990 wedding, and many of
the animals and people they encountered during their adventures.
1992.
Animals and Wildlife
Appalachian Spring  RC 34962
by Marcia Bonta
read by Sharon Lauve Komorn
2 cassettes
Journal of a naturalist-writer who lives with her family on a
mountaintop in the northeastern United States. The author
records her observations of the coming of spring, beginning with
the typical sights and sounds that herald its onset as early as
January, when the great horned owl goes courting. By March, her
journal entries become daily events. 1991.
House Rabbit Handbook: How to Live with an Urban Rabbit; Revised
Edition  RC 37277
by Marinell Harriman
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Harriman uses profiles of rabbit-owning households to show how
easily a rabbit can become one of the family and to convince
prospective owners that to promote the human-animal bond,
rabbits should live inside rather than in an outside hutch.
Discussed are how to avoid damage to the house, bedding and
litter needs, keeping rabbits healthy, and friendships between
rabbits and other pets. 1991.
Rattlesnakes  RC 36101
by J. Frank Dobie
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Published posthumously, these essays by the Texan writer reveal
his knowledge of fact and folklore about rattlesnakes. 1965.
Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe
RC 34982
by Jane Goodall
read by Nancy Newell Kline
3 cassettes
The author of the celebrated _In the Shadow of Man (RC 34981)_,
which covers her first ten years at Gombe, continues the account
of her observations over the next two decades. Although readers
learn what has happened to chimps met previously, the focus here
is on their offspring. Goodall discusses relationships between
mothers and children and in power plays, sex, war, and love.
1990.
The Arts
The Creators  RC 35507
by Daniel J. Boorstin
read by Gordon Gould
8 cassettes
The author retells the stories, including biographical details,
of the creative individuals who shaped the arts in Western
civilization. His narrative begins with the efforts of the
Hindus and weaves in the contributions made by architects,
painters, composers, writers, sculptors, and dancers. Companion
to the _Discoverers (RC 20145)_. 1992.
Frank Lloyd Wright  RC 35765
by Meryle Secrest
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
Portrait of the controversial "dean" of twentieth-century
American architecture. The author connects Wright's tumultuous
personal life to his equally stormy path as an artist over his
long career. Wright, though poorly educated, possessed a high
opinion of his genius and gradually acquired the skills to
design the nature-related buildings that became synonymous with
modern architecture. 1992.
Making the Mummies Dance: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
RC 36264
by Thomas Hoving
read by Peter Johnson
4 cassettes
These memoirs are about the decade the author spent as director
of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Hoving
begins with the maneuvering that brought him the post. He
continues with stories, often quoting directly from personal
daily dictation, that reveal what went on behind the scenes as
the Met was transformed into a major tourist attraction.
Bestseller 1993.
Push Comes to Shove  RC 36693
by Twyla Tharp
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Modern dance choreographer and performer Twyla Tharp discusses
her life and art. Trained in dance since childhood, Tharp
realized her calling in college, studied in New York, and pushed
her way into Paul Taylor's troupe. Soon she was choreographing
for her own company. As her reputation grew, Tharp was
commissioned to create dances for others including the cast of
the movie _Hair_ and Baryshnikov in "Push Comes to Shove." Some
strong language. 1992.
Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily
Dickinson  RC 34102
by Camille Paglia
read by Suzanne Toren
6 cassettes
In a style that is deliberately iconoclastic, Paglia draws upon
the disciplines of literature, psychology, art history, and
comparative religion to develop a comprehensive account of
sexuality in Western culture. The book focuses upon classical
antiquity, the Renaissance, and Romanticism from the late
eighteenth century through its decline. 1990.
Biography
All but the Waltz: Essays on a Montana Family  RC 34989
by Mary Clearman Blew
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
Highlighting different members of her family in past and present
generations, Blew's essays illustrate the difficult times these
ranchers have endured on the plains of Montana. Strong women
carry on, as one by one they watch their beaten men break down
or die. Although widowed Blew has moved from Montana, her
ancestors' lives are eerily reflected in her own. 1991.
American Girl: Scenes from a Small-Town Childhood  RC 36902
by Mary Cantwell
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
New York journalist Cantwell has not lived in Bristol, Rhode
Island, since she graduated from high school, but she still
considers it home. Her memoir describes growing up in her
extended Irish Catholic family in the 1940s and 1950s. Although
low points include a bout with polio and an unfriendly reception
at public school, Cantwell's childhood was blissful enough to
evoke her lasting nostalgia. 1992.
Among the Porcupines: A Memoir  RC 35559
by Carol Matthau
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
Carol Matthau describes her life among the famous, including her
lifelong friends Gloria Vanderbilt, Oona O'Neill (wife of
Charlie Chaplin), and Truman Capote. A party girl at sixteen,
Carol soon met playwright William Saroyan. After marrying and
divorcing troubled Saroyan twice and bearing two children, Carol
married actor Walter Matthau. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Bernard Shaw: Volume 3; 1918-1950, The Lure of Fantasy  RC 35753
by Michael Holroyd
read by Patrick Horgan
5 cassettes
Sequel to _The Pursuit of Power (RC 32646)_. Shaw slowly regains
his reputation, diminished by his World War I political
activities. Holroyd describes how Shaw, in the final third of
his life, completed some of his most important works, traveled
extensively, became increasingly vocal about his futuristic
views, and scorned recognition while accepting the Nobel Prize
and an Oscar. 1991.
Coming of Age in Mississippi  RC 35659
by Anne Moody
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Anne Moody was born in 1940 in rural Mississippi. She details
the lives of poor African-Americans in the rural, segregated
South. As a college student, she became active in the civil
rights movement of the 1960s. Her autobiography has become a
classic study of the old South and the revolution that spawned
the new South. Strong language and some violence. For high
school and older readers. 1968.
Fifty Russian Winters: An American Woman's Life in the Soviet
Union  RC 36016
by Margaret Wettlin
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
A teacher leaves her job and her country to explore the new
Soviet state, but when she marries a Russian theater director,
the visit turns into a half-century stay. This is an account of
Wettlin's life in a variety of outposts where her husband's
profession takes the couple. It includes her firsthand
experiences during World War II and her role as a secret police
informer. 1992.
Gifted Hands  RC 36784
by Ben Carson and Cecil Murphey
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Neurosurgeon Carson discusses his rearing by his poor,
uneducated mother, who convinced her sons to rise above their
surroundings. Religion helped Carson overcome a violent temper
as an adolescent and became a guiding force in his life. As a
doctor, Carson is best known for surgery on children, including
a successful separation of Siamese twins and many
hemispherectomies, in which half of the child's brain is
removed. 1990.
Graveyard Peaches: A California Memoir  RC 36578
by Celeste De Blasis
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
De Blasis recaptures her childhood years growing up in Southern
California on a guest ranch that became for her "sacred ground."
She recalls a grandmother who was a "bizarre blend of Auntie
Mame, Queen Victoria, and God"; a father who was "difficult" and
caused her great embarrassment at a father-daughter banquet;
celebrities who stayed at the ranch; and her beloved wild
brother, who died of cancer at age twenty-five. 1991.
Growing Up Black in Rural Mississippi  RC 37273
by Chalmers Archer, Jr.
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Archer writes a personal and family history of his life in rural
Mississippi during the 1930s and 1940s. He portrays the two
worlds in which Southern blacks lived--a nurturing world of
family, church, and community that enveloped him with love and
equipped him with the resources to survive; and the world that
fostered "white supremacy" and black subjugation. For senior
high and older readers. 1992.
Hadley  RC 35482
by Gioia Diliberto
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Hadley, the first wife of Ernest Hemingway and eight years his
senior, served as the author's muse for much of his writing,
including _A Moveable Feast (RC 10643)_, the memoir he was
working on when he died. Although an affair of Ernest's ended
their marriage after only six years, the two continued to
correspond until Ernest's death. Their son Jack is the father of
actresses Margaux and Mariel Hemingway. Some strong language.
1992.
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years  RC 37258
by Sarah and A. Elizabeth Delany and Amy Hill Hearth
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
The Delany sisters' collective meditation on American life since
Sadie's birth in 1889 and Bessie's in 1891 in North Carolina.
Daughters of the first black Episcopal bishop, they describe the
experience of the duality of race and class in the segregated
South. The sisters migrated to Harlem before 1920 and to Mount
Vernon, New York, in the 1950s. 1993.
Hole in the Sky: A Memoir  RC 36835
by William Kittredge
read by Scott Sedar
2 cassettes
In this memoir, Kittredge has created "a set of stories to
inhabit, all I can know, a place to care about." He retells the
stories about his relatives and describes his own upbringing in
an uncommunicative family. The Kittredges first came west in
search of gold but succeeding generations were Oregon ranchers.
Kittredge examines the part his family played in displacing
Native Americans and overgrazing the land. 1992.
How I Got Cultured: A Nevada Memoir  RC 36912
by Phyllis Barber
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
The author chronicles the struggle of growing up, complicated by
her desire to reconcile the demands of a strict Mormon household
with her conflicting need to find an entre to a more
sophisticated world. When her family moves to Las Vegas,
Barber's memoir shifts course. Suddenly she is exposed to new
temptations, and her artistic talents are recognized. 1992.
The Italics Are Mine  RC 35754
by Nina Berberova
read by Suzanne Toren
5 cassettes
First published in 1969, this revised version of the Russian
author's autobiography begins with a warning that, rather than
write "a set of memoirs," she will "uncover my life's meaning."
Thus, the author of _The Tattered Cloak (RC 35406)_ examines
that life--the early years in St. Petersburg, self-imposed exile
in 1922, settling into a bohemian life-style with intellectuals
in Paris, and the decision to emigrate to America in 1950. 1991.
Long Ago in France: The Years in Dijon  RC 35012
by M.F.K. Fisher
read by June Carter
1 cassette
An account of the years between 1929 and 1931, when the author
is introduced to life in France. For her it is a time when
practically everything is new--marriage, the French language,
and culinary interests. Most exciting of all are the people in
the cafs, movies, shops, and kitchens and in the pensions she
and her husband share with other foreigners and graduate
students in the provincial city of Dijon. 1991.
Loving and Leaving the Good Life  RC 35989
by Helen Nearing
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
Pacifists and vegetarians, Helen and Scott Nearing lived simply
and self-sufficiently in Vermont and Maine, espousing their
philosophy in books and lectures. At eighty-eight, Nearing
reflects on the half-century she spent with Scott and on an
earlier relationship with Indian philosopher Krishnamurti. She
explains Scott's decision to fast to his death as he approached
his 100th birthday. Excerpts from correspondence illustrate
points. 1992.
Lower than Angels: A Memoir of War and Peace  RC 37280
by W.W. Windstaff
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
When the son of a prominent family enlists for the thrill of it
in the British air force during World War I, he is not prepared
for the difficulties of getting over war when it ends. The
author discovers Paris in the 1920s, but, tiring of expatriate
life, he returns home seeking relief from his debauchery and
writing these memoirs as self-imposed therapy. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
Malcolm X: As They Knew Him  RC 36593
by David Gallen
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
A three-part sourcebook on the controversial leader of the Black
Muslims and foremost advocate of black nationalism in the 1960s.
The first part consists of oral remembrances by a variety of
people who knew Malcolm X personally and professionally, the
second is formed of interviews with Malcolm, and the third
contains essays on Malcolm's role in African American history.
For high school and older readers. 1992.
Nothing to Do but Stay: My Pioneer Mother  RC 35576
by Carrie Young
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
In 1904 twenty-five-year-old Carrine Gafkjen leaves Minnesota to
homestead in North Dakota. Carrine, speaking Norwegian and
English, possesses a sketchy education, ten years' savings from
domestic service, and the will to succeed. Ten years later, she
homesteads 320 acres and marries. The author, the youngest of
Carrine's six children, chronicles the determination and sheer
bravery of her pioneering mother. 1991.
One of the Family  RC 35811
by Wendy W. Fairey
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Professor Fairey, daughter of Hollywood columnist Sheilah
Graham, grows up believing that her father is a man Graham was
briefly married to. After Graham's death, forty-six-year-old
Fairey learns that, in fact, her father was her mother's friend,
British philosopher A.J. Ayer. Graham's brief affair with Ayer
followed her well-known relationship with F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Fairey has frustratingly little time to get to know Ayer before
his death. 1992.
The Pigman and Me  RC 36599
by Paul Zindel
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Paul Zindel, author of _The Pigman (RC 23431)_ and _Pigman's
Legacy (RC 23260)_, writes of the angst, humor, and mishaps that
fill the year he spends with his mother and sister on Staten
Island. Lacking funds but able to talk a mile a minute, his
mother arranges to buy a house with Connie, a single mother with
money and a set of zesty twins. Connie's father becomes Zindel's
own pigman. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
Pioneering on the Yukon, 1892-1917  RC 36833
by Anna DeGraf
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
In 1892, widowed fifty-three-year-old DeGraf is concerned when
her son fails to return from a two-week trip to the Yukon.
Packing her sewing machine to provide income along the way,
DeGraf leaves her Seattle home and sets out to find him. She
proves hardier than many of the men who turn back. DeGraf
describes in her memoirs the highlights of what turned out to be
a twenty-five-year stay on the Yukon frontier. Some violence.
1992.
Reflections in a Silver Spoon: A Memoir  RC 36080
by Paul Mellon and John Baskett
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A longtime friend and associate shares in telling the life story
of Andrew Mellon's only son, who turned his back on a life
devoted to making more money. Instead, Mellon pursued books,
art, and horses and enjoyed sharing his good fortune. While this
man of the world freely describes his farm or his horse, he is
reticent in revealing personal details about his family. 1992.
Remembering Denny  RC 36484
by Calvin Trillin
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Memoir of a young man whose life mirrored changes in American
society since the 1950s. The author portrays his Yale classmate,
Denny Hansen, as a bright high school student who left college a
varsity hero, a Rhodes scholar, and the subject of a _Life_
magazine article. Trillin interweaves the outcome of the
expectations of his generation as he investigates what caused
Denny's dazzling smile to fade. Bestseller 1993.
Road Song  RC 33956
by Natalie Kusz
read by Kathy Galt
2 cassettes
Natalie and her family moved from California to Alaska in 1969
in search of a better way of life. Within that first year, when
Natalie turns seven, she suffers an attack by a vicious dog that
causes her to lose an eye and part of her face. Later, as a
rebellious adolescent, Natalie begins to learn the importance of
old-fashioned values, while the Kusz family struggles to build a
house and retain their solidarity. 1990.
Simple Living: One Couple's Search for a Better Life  RC 36849
by Frank Levering and Wanda Urbanska
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Screenwriter Levering and his journalist wife leave their hectic
Los Angeles life-style for the simple life of Levering's family
orchard in Virginia, which has been in the family since Frank's
grandfather purchased it in the early 1900s. When his father
becomes ill, Frank and Wanda move into the family home and
exchange excess for frugality. 1992.
The Starched Blue Sky of Spain: And Other Memoirs  RC 37099
by Josephine Herbst
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Autobiographical essays by an Iowa-born writer who moved in the
milieu of Mencken and Hemingway. "Josie," as she was known, was
particularly sympathetic to the people of Spain during their
civil war, and her first-hand account is included in this
volume. In other memoirs she portrays the early
twentieth-century literary scene in which she participated, her
leftist political views, and her midwestern upbringing. 1991.
Tracings: A Book of Partial Portraits  RC 37429
by Paul Horgan
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
American author's tribute to selected acquaintances and close
friends. Some of Horgan's "portraits" are brief, such as an
account of the circumstances under which he met Thornton Wilder
during World War II. Some are extensive essays in which he
reflects on his relationships with kindred spirits, such as
Edmund Wilson. But each of the seventeen sketches is about a
creative person who has captured his imagination. 1993.
Trials of the Earth: The Autobiography of Mary Hamilton  RC
36830
by Mary Hamilton
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
At Helen Dick Davis's urging, Mary Hamilton begins writing her
memoirs at the age of sixty-six in 1932. When her mother dies,
eighteen-year-old Mary feels obligated to marry the secretive
Englishman who promises to care for her orphaned siblings.
Although she grows to love Frank Hamilton, their pioneer life in
the Mississippi Delta is difficult--children die, Frank drinks,
and Mary endures long hours as a cook. 1992.
Blindness and Physical Handicaps
As the Twig Is Bent  RC 37264
edited by Kenneth Jernigan
read by Ronald B. Meyer
1 cassette
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) presents essays from
individuals who discuss aspects of growing up blind. Overcoming
others' misconceptions about blindness is the central theme
among experiences such as being overprotected as children,
deciding whether or not to use a cane, and seeking employment.
Contributors range from a seven-year-old boy to the creator of
the braille math code. Many stress the importance of NFB in
their lives. 1992.
Blind Courage  RC 36368
by Bill Irwin and David McCasland
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A variety of problems involving family, alcoholism, and
blindness prompted middle-aged Bill Irwin's decision to tackle
the 2,000-mile-long Appalachian Trail with his dog guide Orient.
For eight months in 1990, the self-proclaimed non-hiker made his
way along the sometimes treacherous trail--a feat he credits to
God. In describing the trip, Irwin stresses the helpfulness of
the other "thru-hikers" he met. 1992.
Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane: Instructions in Cane
Travel for Blind People  RC 37053
by Thomas Bickford
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
The author, blind himself, begins with instructions in cane use
for novices and continues with step-by-step advice on walking
within buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public
transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and
dealing with inclement weather. 1993.
Cassette Books 1992  RC 35548
by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
read by various narrators
4 cassettes
A catalog of talking-book cassette titles produced for adult and
young adult readers during 1992. The nonfiction and fiction
sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings
identify books for young adult readers and for foreign-language
readers. 1992.
The Complete Guide to Barrier-Free Housing: Convenient Living
for the Elderly and the Physically Handicapped  RC 36504
by Gary D. Branson
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
A former contractor suggests designs for building new homes or
ways to adapt existing houses to provide safe, convenient, and
accessible living space for aged and disabled people. Branson
examines every aspect of the home from the entrance to the
closets. Nine appendixes list sources of a wide range of
information and products. 1991.
Dare to Dream: The Rose Resnick Story  RC 32877
by Rose Resnick
read by Jeanne Evans
2 cassettes
Resnick lost her sight in 1918 at the age of two--the result of
measles. As a child growing up in New York City she attended
public schools. Her musical talent was discovered at the New
York Association for the Blind. Her love of music has aided her
throughout her life in her careers in education and social work
and has brought her many awards. 1988.
Disabled, Female, and _Proud_! Stories of Ten Women with
Disabilities  RC 35955
by Harilyn Rousso and others
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
The author, a disabled psychiatric social worker and
psychotherapist, profiles ten disabled women from a networking
program she began so that disabled girls might learn from
others' experiences. These women work in different fields and
pursue varying lifestyles, but they prove that it is possible to
lead a productive, satisfying life that overcomes stereotypes
and prejudices. 1988.
For Younger Readers 1990-1991  RC 34529
by National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped
read by Catherine Byers and Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
A catalog of books for readers from preschool through grade nine
produced in braille and cassette formats during 1990 and 1991.
Nonfiction and fiction books are arranged under general subject
headings. Also includes separate sections for very young readers
and young adults. 1991.
The Freedom Bell  RC 37292
edited by Kenneth Jernigan
read by Molly Wise
1 cassette
In a collection of essays individuals discuss aspects of their
blindness, and many emphasize the impact that the National
Federation of the Blind has had on their lives. The title refers
to the bell that is rung at the Louisiana Center for the Blind
to celebrate a member's success or an event that may have
meaning for all individuals who are blind. One essayist
describes her relief at shedding self-imposed limitations and
beginning a career. 1992.
How Do I Do This When I Can't See What I'm Doing? Information
Processing for the Visually Disabled  RC 36212
by Gerald Jahoda
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Calling upon his own experiences, the author describes how
visually impaired persons can gather and process information,
including using computers as assistive devices. He also
discusses personal information management systems, jobs and
leisure activities, daily living, and organizations that assist
visually disabled persons. 1993.
If You Could See What I Hear  RC 35991
by Tom Sullivan and Derek Gill
read by Arnie Warren
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Autobiography of a young man who became blind shortly after
birth. Gifted and refusing to accept limitations, he developed
his abilities, becoming a champion wrestler, a dean's list
student, a Harvard graduate, and a successful musician. He
focuses on personal relationships--especially with his
family--and experiences that have helped him maintain a positive
outlook. 1975.
International Yearbook of Library Service for Blind and
Physically Handicapped Individuals; Volume 1, 1993  RC 37017
by Friends of Libraries for Blind and Physically Handicapped
Individuals in North America, Inc.
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Volume one of a journal designed to "heighten awareness of
library services for blind and physically handicapped
individuals worldwide" discusses aspects of services in various
countries. Includes reports on technology and a chronology of
international services. 1993.
Jungle in Black  RC 36722
by Steve Maguire
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
The author is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran who was blinded
by a Viet Cong land mine in 1969. He recounts intense
experiences both as a soldier in Vietnam and as a wounded
veteran trying to put his life back together in an America that
had turned its back on the war. With courage, determination, and
help from friends and his wife-to-be, he surmounts the painful
psychological and social adjustments of his homecoming. Strong
language. 1992.
A Mother's Touch: The Tiffany Callo Story  RC 36907
by Jay Mathews
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
When young Tiffany Callo learns she is pregnant, she begins to
devise methods to cope with both child care and her cerebral
palsy. But soon after her son David is born, the county takes
him from her. While fighting for his return, Tiffany has another
baby boy, who is also removed. Mathews describes Tiffany's
childhood, her relationship with the children's disabled father,
and her struggle with social workers and courts. 1992.
No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights
Movement  RC 36783
by Joseph P. Shapiro
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Shapiro examines society's range of prejudices toward disabled
individuals--including the insult of marveling over a disabled
acquaintance's normality or being amazed when a disabled person
chooses not to exploit technology that would "cure" the
disability. He then describes the lives of individuals who have
been denied even the basic tools and assistance necessary for
freedom. 1993.
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992  RC 36219
by United States Government
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992,
"to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a
national council on disability, the creation of independent
living services for older individuals who are blind, and a
section dealing with special training projects. 1992.
Second Ascent: The Story of Hugh Herr  RC 35984
by Alison Osius
read by Arnie Warren
2 cassettes
By seventeen, Hugh Herr's main focus in life was mountain
climbing, a sport in which he was already breaking records. Then
tragedy struck: while climbing, Hugh and a friend became
disoriented and were lost in the snow for days. Hugh's
frostbitten lower legs were amputated, and he battled depression
by training himself to climb again and by designing artificial
limb parts. For high school and older readers. 1991.
Second Sight  RC 37336
by Robert V. Hine
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
As a young man, Hine was informed that his eye condition,
uveitis, would eventually lead to blindness. After graduate
school and marriage, and well into his career as a history
professor, Hine did gradually lose his sight to cataracts, which
the uveitis made inoperable. Hine used braille, talking
computers, and readers to continue teaching and writing for the
next fifteen years, then underwent an operation that restored
sight in one eye. 1993.
Stars Come Out Within  RC 36981
by Jean Little
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Following _Little by Little (RC 29589)_, the second installment
of the author's memoirs begins with her first day teaching
disabled children. Little herself has always been visually
impaired--a condition that worsens when she loses an eye to
glaucoma. She is helped over this hurdle by the success of her
first children's book and then by Zephyr, her new dog guide.
Little continues to write stories featuring disabled children.
1990.
Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science  RC 36026
by Michael White and John Gribbin
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A physicist turned science writer and the head of scientific
studies in a university coauthor this biography and study of the
physicist. They cover the early indications of Hawking's genius
through the brilliant theories he has developed during his
career, explaining difficult subjects in accessible language.
They also discuss his battle with the effects of Lou Gehrig's
disease. 1992.
Stephen Hawking: Quest for a Theory of the Universe  RC 36499
by Kitty Ferguson
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease while in his early twenties,
Hawking not only defied predictions of an early death, but
married, had children, and became a scientific superstar.
Hawking's wit, genius, and determination to succeed despite his
disabilities shine through in this biography. The author also
explains many of Hawking's concepts, including black holes and
space-time. For high school and older readers. 1991.
Unlocking Potential: College and Other Choices for Learning
Disabled People; a Step-by-Step Guide  RC 36505
by Barbara Scheiber and Jeanne Talpers
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Basing their work on extensive interviews with students, adults,
professionals, and parents, the authors have compiled a guide to
practical strategies to educate and train learning-disabled
people beyond high school. Includes topics such as support
services, the admissions process, technology, and helpful
organizations. 1987.
Up at Oxford: Continents of Exile  RC 37366
by Ved Mehta
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Continues Mehta's autobiographical series and forms a sequel to
_The Stolen Light (RC 29519)._ For the author, simply getting to
Oxford was the fulfillment of a dream and meant England was to
become his third spiritual home, after India and America. He
recounts making friends, making history his chosen field of
study, making do in a medieval city, and making an effort to
hide his feelings about his inadequacies and frustrations. 1993.
Visual Impairment: An Overview  RC 35001
by Ian L. Bailey and Amanda Hall
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
This book answers basic questions about vision loss. Provides
information on the common causes of low vision, such as eye
diseases, trauma, or aging. Describes treatments and adaptation
techniques for different forms of vision loss. Discusses
individuals' reactions and adjustments to their visual
conditions. Explains sources of assistance, such as specialists
and rehabilitation services. 1990.
Your Child Has a Disability: A Complete Sourcebook of Daily and
Medical Care  RC 36076
by Mark L. Batshaw
read by Maggie Welch
4 cassettes
To guide parents in providing for the emotional and physical
needs of their developmentally disabled child, pediatrician
Batshaw describes the causes and symptoms of conditions such as
spina bifida, Down syndrome, vision and hearing impairments, and
autism. He discusses choosing a doctor, various therapies,
medications, educational programs, and managing behavioral
problems. 1991.
Business and Economics
Beyond the Limits: Confronting Global Collapse, Envisioning a
Sustainable Future  RC 35648
by Donella H. Meadows and others
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Three authors project the results of current rates of population
growth and consumption of resources, using a computer-based
model to target potential disaster areas. They warn about
conditions that approach collapse. Similarly, they explore ways
to promote a positive outcome in a global response to problems.
1992.
The Coming Economic Earthquake  RC 35609
by Larry Burkett
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
The founder of a California ministry that espouses the
"scriptural" view of financial management warns about the
impending economic disaster that he believes is inevitable.
Burkett creates a scenario that could occur before the turn of
the century. He also drafts a set of recommendations that
include getting out of debt (personally and nationally),
retirement planning, and getting involved in the political
process. 1991.
The Great Reckoning: How the World Will Change in the Depression
of the 1990s  RC 36999
by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg
read by Lou Harpenau
4 cassettes
The authors predict a severe depression before the end of the
1990s. They cite America's decline as a world power as one of
the reasons for an economic crisis. Their warnings about the
political, social, and economic consequences of a depression are
accompanied by suggestions on how to invest and prosper during
this period. 1991.
Inside the New Europe  RC 37091
by Axel Krause
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
An international business journalist provides an economic and
social portrait of Western Europe in the 1990s, based on his
analysis of current trends and interviews with Europeans,
ranging from national leaders to the man in the street. In
particular Krause gives his view of the significance of the
fusion of Western European countries into the world's largest
economic power and what it means to the United States, Japan,
and the rest of the world. 1991.
Liberation Management: Necessary Disorganization for the
Nanosecond Nineties  RC 36134
by Tom Peters
read by Lou Harpenau
7 cassettes
Peters asserts that the traditional way of doing business will
disappear in the 1990s. He predicts a change from hierarchical
and bureaucratic conglomerates to smaller project-oriented
on-line networks. Teams of people must be flexible enough to
adapt to frequent shifts in workplace makeup and to form new
alliances that focus on producing whatever the market dictates.
Bestseller 1992.
Mavericks! How to Lead Your Staff to Think like Einstein, Create
like da Vinci, and Invent like Edison  RC 36834
by Donald W. Blohowiak
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
Blohowiak presents a guide to fellow executives on becoming
maverick managers. Maintaining that "if managers concentrated on
helping people fulfill their potential, our companies would be
filled...with craftsmen," he gives recommendations on improving
workplace conditions and worker-boss relationships. Included is
a quiz measuring maverick potential. 1992.
Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with
Money and Achieving Financial Independence  RC 36131
by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
The authors present a nine-step program for becoming financially
secure and independent. They outline their ideas about money in
a plan that encourages individuals to analyze what they earn,
spend, and save. At the same time, this self-analysis focuses on
the need to consider the environment in one's calculations.
Bestseller 1992.
Career and Job Training
Getting Things Done When You Are Not in Charge: How to Succeed
from a Support Position  RC 36028
by Geoffrey M. Bellman
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A consultant to corporations offers practical advice to
nonsupervisory professional staff. Some of the topics he
discusses are office politics, the importance of taking
responsibility, job satisfaction, and team development. 1992.
Rivethead: Tales from the Assembly Line  RC 36404
by Ben Hamper
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
A fourth-generation "shoprat," Hamper spent ten years on the
General Motors Michigan assembly line. He wrote about this
experience for a local alternative newspaper, describing how
workers survived mind-numbing labor by doubling up on jobs to
allow co-workers to goof off or consume huge quantities of beer.
Hamper's writing made him famous, but the job beat him in the
end--panic attacks forced him to enter a mental health clinic.
Strong language. 1991.
What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters
and Career-Changers; 1993 Edition  RC 36354
by Richard Nelson Bolles
read by Clay Teunis
3 cassettes
This edition of the popular guide for determining job objectives
and career goals reflects a recessionary period that began in
July 1990. The main thrusts of the book are assessing "hard
times," job-hunting, choosing or changing a career, and securing
and conducting an interview successfully. Bolles equates the
process to finding one's mission in life. 1993.
Classics
The Innocents Abroad: Or, The New Pilgrim's Progress; Being Some
Account of the Steamship _Quaker City_'s Pleasure Excursion to
Europe and the Holy Land, with Descriptions of Countries,
Nations, Incidents, and Adventures, as They Appeared to the
Author  RC 36186
by Mark Twain
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
A satirically humorous account of a voyage through the
Mediterranean and travel in the bordering countries, and a
classic study of the differences between Americans and
Europeans. 1869.
The Mis-Education of the Negro  RC 36361
by Carter Godwin Woodson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Woodson's classic treatise on the education of
African-Americans. Woodson views the education of black people
as inadequate and designed to perpetuate feelings of racial
inferiority. He calls for African-Americans to educate
themselves in ways that will help solve their particular social
problems. Woodson emphasizes the importance of historical
knowledge in the education of black Americans. 1933.
Three Comedies: _The Birds_, _The_ _Clouds_, _The Wasps_  RC
37136
by Aristophanes
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
Three fifth-century B.C. plays. In _The Birds_, Plausible and
Hopeful flee Athens in search of a simple life and persuade the
birds to found a city that becomes utopian. _The Clouds_ is a
satire on corruption in general and the sophist movement in
particular. _The Wasps_ is a political comedy about the Athenian
legal system with its penchant for bribing the jury. 1969.
Under the Sea Wind  RC 35033
by Rachel L. Carson
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
First published in 1941, this classic depicts a naturalist's
view of life. Carson describes a portion of North Carolina's
coast; the life history and adventures of Scomber, a mackerel;
and the life course of Anguilla, an eel, as it travels from
coastal river to deep sea bottom. Scientific information is
presented in the form of an adventure story introducing other
sea creatures. Includes a glossary. 1969.
Cooking
Bread Machine Baking: Perfect Every Time--Seventy-five Foolproof
Bread and Dessert Recipes Custom-Created for the Twelve Most
Popular Bread Machines  RC 36413
by Lora Brody and Millie Apter
read by Pat McDermott
2 cassettes
An introduction offers practical advice on equipment,
ingredients, techniques, and problems. Recipes range from plain
white bread to Zanzibar beignets. Includes a mail-order guide to
sources for flours, starters, and organic ingredients. 1993.
The Cake Bible  RC 35503
by Rose Levy Beranbaum
read by Kerry Cundiff
5 cassettes
Recipes ranging from foolproof attempts for the beginner to
creations that would impress a professional baker. Ingredients
are listed by volume and weight measures, eliminating the need
for conversion. Instructions include tips on "understanding"--
where there may be questions about substitutions or why one
ingredient works better than another. Some recipes feature
ingredients for the health-conscious and ideas for leftovers.
1988.
Cooking with Regis and Kathie Lee  RC 36382
by Regis Philbin and others
read by Lydia Humphries
2 cassettes
Television hosts Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford present
recipes chefs and celebrities have prepared on their program.
They also include tips on cooking and anecdotes about some of
their favorite foods. Includes sections on appetizers, pasta,
chicken, seafood, side dishes, light dishes, desserts, and
program family favorites. Bestseller 1993.
The Encyclopedia of Asian Food and Cooking  RC 35386
by Jacki Passmore
read by Robert Blumenfeld
5 cassettes
An alphabetical listing and description of six hundred
ingredients, approximately four hundred recipes, and numerous
applicable cooking methods from many parts of Asia, including
India, Japan, China, and Sri Lanka. The cross-referenced
discussions of the ingredients include uses, physical
characteristics, and storage methods. 1991.
The Juiceman's Power of Juicing  RC 35547
by Jay Kordich
read by David Impastato
2 cassettes
Sixty-nine-year-old Kordich has been an enthusiastic devotee and
promoter of juicers and juicing for almost fifty years. He
discusses the health, energy, and weight-loss benefits of
drinking fruit and vegetable juices, stressing the importance of
home juicing rather than drinking commercial products. Included
are juice recipes, juicing techniques, information on diet and
specific ailments, a question-and-answer section, and
reminiscences. 1992.
Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration of Culture and Cooking
RC 34528
by Eric V. Copage
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Kwanzaa is a week-long (December 26-January 1) African-American
celebration of the "first fruits." The author has compiled a
sourcebook for the observance. Included are selections from
historical works, folklore, and biographies that illustrate the
_Nguzo Saba_ (seven principles of Kwanzaa), interspersed with a
host of recipes from the African diaspora. 1991.
Crime
Adams v. Texas  RC 36066
by Randall Dale Adams and others
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Adams was a newcomer to Dallas in 1976 when he was arrested for
the murder of a police officer. Damning testimony by the
juvenile delinquent who, most likely, committed the murder sent
Adams to prison for over a decade. When a new attorney and the
film _The Thin Blue Line_ exposed the countless injustices in
Adams's case, he was finally released. Some strong language and
some violence. 1991.
Breaking Blue  RC 35816
by Timothy Egan
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Sheriff Bamonte is working on a master's thesis based on
previous sheriffs in the county when his research reveals the
unsolved murder of a marshal, a case more than fifty years old.
As his investigative skills join his scholarly pursuits, Bamonte
is puzzled by the seeming indifference at the time of the crime,
until he detects evidence implicating the police force and its
code of protective silence. Some strong language. 1992.
The Broken Circle: A True Story of Murder and Magic in Indian
Country  RC 36720
by Rodney Barker
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Journalist Barker was passing through Farmington, New Mexico, in
1974 when he got swept up in a protest. Navajos were angry with
the light sentence given to three white teenagers who tortured
and killed three of their tribesmen. Years later, Barker
retraces the events surrounding the murders and describes how
the Navajo people exacted their own kind of justice. Strong
language and violence. 1992.
Chief: My Life in the LAPD  RC 36428
by Daryl F. Gates and Diane K. Shah
read by Art Metzler
3 cassettes
Former head of the Los Angeles Police Department defends the
policies that made this force famous. Gates is proud of the
professional style that challenges politicians and the press and
pits law enforcement against any member of the community who
questions authority. Gates gives a personal account of his
dedication to a job that changed rapidly on his watch. Some
strong language and some violence. 1992.
Crossed Over: A Murder, a Memoir  RC 36117
by Beverly Lowry
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Well-known author Lowry is reeling from her son's death when she
reads about Karla Faye Tucker, on death row for a double pickax
murder. Strangely drawn to Tucker's disarming photograph, Lowry
visits her in prison, and the two women become friends. Lowry
contrasts Tucker's childhood of drugs and prostitution with the
life-style she has adopted in prison. Strong language, violence,
and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders  RC 36994
by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry
read by Ray Foushee
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Bugliosi prosecuted the 1969 murder case against cult leader
Charles Manson and his followers. Among the brutal deaths
attributed to the group is the mass murder of actress Sharon
Tate and her house guests. Bugliosi gives detailed descriptions
of the crime scenes, the frustrating investigation, the arrest
and trial, and the retaliation murders. Strong language and
violence. 1974.
+Highly Confident: The Crime and Punishment of Michael Milken
RC 35932
by Jesse Kornbluth
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
The author interviewed not only Milken but his associates--those
who worked with him and those who brought him down--and his
friends, family, and attorneys. Kornbluth portrays a man who as
a child was determined to be a millionaire, who was too trusting
of others, and who for three and one-half years claimed
innocence, only to plead guilty to six felony counts. Bestseller
1992.
Honor Thy Father  RC 35832
by Gay Talese
read by Richard Davidson
4 cassettes (Reissue)
The story of the Joseph Bonanno organization of the Mafia, with
special concentration on Bill Bonanno, son of the founder.
Talese emphasizes the 1960s and focuses on the conflicting
influences within the system of organized crime. Bestseller
1971.
JFK: Conspiracy of Silence  RC 35676
by Charles A. Crenshaw and others
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Crenshaw, an attending surgeon to both John F. Kennedy and Lee
Harvey Oswald after they were shot, offers his account of the
events at Dallas's Parkland Hospital on November 22-24, 1963. He
states that a "conspiracy of silence" imposed on the hospital's
Trauma Room 1 had the effect of suppressing testimony concerning
the president's assassination that could have been presented to
the Warren Commission. Bestseller 1992.
Life Sentences: Rage and Survival behind Bars  RC 35675
edited by Wilbert Rideau and Ron Wikberg
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Louisiana State Penitentiary convicts Rideau and Wikberg have
compiled excerpts from their two-decades-old, award-winning
inmate magazine the _Angolite_. Topics include forgotten
"lifers," prison rape and homosexuality, the prison's varied
management, and death-row inmates. The stories are updated with
postscripts. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1992.
Murder along the Way: True Crime in America's Suburbs  RC 36676
by Kenneth Gribetz and H. Paul Jeffers
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Gribetz, district attorney of suburban Rockland County, New
York, describes some of the cases he has prosecuted since the
1970s. A daughter's arrangement to have her parents robbed turns
into a double murder, a sadomasochistic date ends in murder, and
a man who won't divorce for religious reasons murders his wife
instead. Some strong language, violence, and some descriptions
of sex. 1989.
The Search for the Green River Killer  RC 35562
by Carlton Smith and Tomas Guillen
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
In the early 1980s, the Strip in Washington state had become an
outdoor sex market. Suddenly women were disappearing--their
bodies turning up in the Green River. By the time the third body
was found in August 1982, the Green River police department knew
a serial killer was responsible. By the end of the 1980s,
forty-nine bodies had been found and the police still had no
suspects. Violence. Bestseller 1991.
Taking Back My Life  RC 35796
by Nancy Ziegenmeyer and Larkin Warren
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
In 1988 Ziegenmeyer was studying for an exam in an empty parking
lot when a man forcibly entered her car, drove to another spot,
and raped her. The rapist was soon caught, but Ziegenmeyer,
anxious over his threats to her family, agonized over her ordeal
and trial delays. After the conviction, Ziegenmeyer told her
story first to a local paper and then to the nation. Violence,
strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Who Killed My Daughter?  RC 35697
by Lois Duncan
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Duncan, author of young adult books, writes about the 1989
shooting death of her eighteen-year-old daughter Kaitlyn. Not
content with the police decision that it was a random killing,
Duncan uses a psychic and other sources to uncover some
disturbing information about her daughter's activities. She
hopes this book will elicit even more information. Some strong
language. 1992.
Drama
Millennium Approaches: Angels in America; A Gay Fantasia on
National Themes, Part 1  RC 37012
by Tony Kushner
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Action in part one of
this epic play takes place in an ever-changing American milieu.
The central characters are two young homosexual New Yorkers, a
married Mormon couple, and Roy Cohn. The focus shifts from sex
to politics to religion. Human relationships, society, and even
heaven crack under pressure, until finally an angel appears.
Strong language. 1993.
On Mozart: A Paean for Wolfgang; Being a Celestial Colloquy, an
Opera Libretto, a Film Script, a Schizophrenic Dialogue, a
Bewildered Rumination, a Stendhalian Transcription, and a
Heartfelt Homage  RC 36196
by Anthony Burgess
read by Andrew Sofer
1 cassette
Pseudo-drama about Mozart. During the prologue composers bicker
as they set the celestial stage. There follows an opera buffa
interrupted by a satire on K. 550 and ending with a brief
epilogue. 1991.
Three Comedies: _The Birds_, _The_ _Clouds_, _The Wasps_  RC
37136
by Aristophanes
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
Three fifth-century B.C. plays. In _The Birds_, Plausible and
Hopeful flee Athens in search of a simple life and persuade the
birds to found a city that becomes utopian. _The Clouds_ is a
satire on corruption in general and the sophist movement in
particular. _The Wasps_ is a political comedy about the Athenian
legal system with its penchant for bribing the jury. 1969.
You Can't Take It with You  RC 36178
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
read by Alan Hewitt
1 cassette (Reissue)
A comic play about an eccentric family with one conventional
daughter. Difficulties develop when the parents of the man she
loves arrive for dinner on the wrong night. Pulitzer
Prizewinner. 1937.
Education
Horace's School: Redesigning the American High School  RC 37206
by Theodore R. Sizer
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Sequel to _Horace's Compromise (RC 20833)_, in which a fictional
high school teacher tries to abide by the rules. Now the teacher
has the chairmanship of the Committee on Redesign added to his
duties. The group's mission is to review "the purposes and the
practices of Franklin High School" to provide a better school,
an idea derived from Sizer's real-life position with the
Coalition of Essential Schools at Brown University. 1992.
Learning to Bow: An American Teacher in a Japanese School  RC
37137
by Bruce S. Feiler
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Feiler provides an informative inside look at the Japanese
educational system. Invited by the Japanese Ministry of
Education to teach English in a junior high school in rural
Sano, Feiler is the first foreigner seen by many of the city's
inhabitants. He describes his experiences, emphasizing group
loyalty and student responsibility. For high school and older
readers. 1991.
The Mis-Education of the Negro  RC 36361
by Carter Godwin Woodson
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Woodson's classic treatise on the education of
African-Americans. Woodson views the education of black people
as inadequate and designed to perpetuate feelings of racial
inferiority. He calls for African-Americans to educate
themselves in ways that will help solve their particular social
problems. Woodson emphasizes the importance of historical
knowledge in the education of black Americans. 1933.
_Run for Your Life_ and Other Stories  RC 35017
by Jane Anderson and others
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
This collection of short essays presents some commonsense
information. Topics include battered wives, horoscope signs,
extraterrestrial people, and kitchen hints. Easy reading for
adults. 1983.
Unlocking Potential: College and Other Choices for Learning
Disabled People; a Step-by-Step Guide  RC 36505
by Barbara Scheiber and Jeanne Talpers
read by John Richardson
2 cassettes
Basing their work on extensive interviews with students, adults,
professionals, and parents, the authors have compiled a guide to
practical strategies to educate and train learning-disabled
people beyond high school. Includes topics such as support
services, the admissions process, technology, and helpful
organizations. 1987.
A Year in Saigon: How I Gave Up My Glitzy Job in Television to
Have the Time of My Life Teaching Amerasian Kids in Vietnam  RC
36408
by Katie Kelly
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A television critic, affected by the plight of Amerasian
children while touring Vietnam, returns to Saigon to care for
some of these 30,000 neglected children. Kelly holds classes in
English, feeds the hungry, tends to medical needs, attempts to
locate fathers, and--on her return home--sponsors several
children. 1992.
Family
Baby-Proofing Basics  RC 35997
by Vicki Lansky
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
Lansky discusses child safety hazards and recommends solutions
for problems found in each room of the house. Chapters on
outdoor and travel safety cover topics such as pools, sun
exposure, and shopping. Lansky also examines children's
furnishings and accessories, toys, holiday celebrations,
poisonous plants and products, feeding methods, pets, and
clothing. 1991.
Bradshaw on: The Family: A Revolutionary Way of Self Discovery
RC 32944
by John Bradshaw
read by Randy Means
2 cassettes
Focusing on the dysfunctional family, Bradshaw discusses how the
rules and attitudes that people learn as children remain with
them for life. Families are sick because they are living by
rules handed down through the generations, rather than ones they
wrote themselves. Bradshaw offers ways in which families can
remedy bad beginnings and be healed by adopting new rules and
attitudes. 1988.
Choosing the Right Camp, 1993-94 Edition: The Complete Guide to
the Best Summer Camp for Your Child  RC 36250
by Richard C. Kennedy and Michael Kimball
read by Dave Jackson
2 cassettes
This guide to children's camps includes camp history, explains
what to look for, and provides a detailed description of
fifty-one gender-segregated and co-ed camps. Locations, sites,
and types vary and include specialty camps such as those for
children with diabetes or for students of the arts. 1992.
Family Values: Two Moms and Their Son  RC 37006
by Phyllis Burke
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Phyllis Burke's partner Cheryl always knew she wanted a baby
despite the fact that she is a lesbian. At thirty-two, with
Phyllis's support, she decides to undergo artificial
insemination. Phyllis's plan to be the baby's "aunt" soon
dissolves as she takes an active part in young Jesse's
upbringing. Her description of petitioning for legal adoption is
interspersed with discussions of gay activism in San Francisco.
1993.
For the Love of a Child  RC 36049
by Betty Mahmoody and Arnold D. Dunchock
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In the sequel to _Not without My Daughter (RC 27057)_, Mahmoody
continues the story of her escape with her daughter from
Mahmoody's Iranian husband. The author's advice has been sought
by many women in similar situations. She presents a few of their
stories as a caution to those contemplating marrying into a
completely different culture. The coauthors founded an
organization to deal with international abductions. 1992.
Good Parents for Hard Times: Raising Responsible Kids in the Age
of Drug Use and Early Sexual Activity  RC 35806
by Joanne Barbara Koch and Linda Nancy Freeman
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
The authors state that parents of five- to twelve-year-olds have
a window of opportunity to affect their children's values and
decisions. They emphasize the importance of building self-esteem
and having open, frank discussions about sexuality, AIDS,
drinking, drugs, and peer pressure. Some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1992.
Teaching Your Children Values  RC 37086
by Linda and Richard Eyre
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Parents of nine, the Eyres use examples from their own household
to illustrate the values they are describing. Beginning with
their explanation of why parents should teach what they call
values of being and values of giving, the Eyres then offer a
twelve-month schedule of how to do just that. Each month focuses
on a single value--courage, loyalty and dependability, and love
are examples. Bestseller 1993.
Gardening and Hobbies
All about Ham Radio  RC 36341
by Harry, AA6FW Helms
read by Dave Jackson
2 cassettes
Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement
for amateur radio licensees should encourage more people to take
up his hobby of ham radio. After dispelling the mythical
deterrents such as equipment costs, complex tests, and operating
difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new lingo, the
regulations, and the technology involved in speaking with other
ham operators around the world. 1992.
Landscaping with Wildflowers: An Environmental Approach to
Gardening  RC 35814
by Jim Wilson
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
A host of PBS's "Victory Garden" discusses how to establish
native plants in a variety of habitats. Wilson advocates making
selections that attract butterflies and birds, and recommends
cultivating types resistant to diseases and pests. His
suggestions include soil preparation, purchasing tips, and
maintenance. He also provides lists of ferns, wildflowers, and
grasses for specific regions. 1992.
Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Back Yards  RC
37289
by Sara Stein
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
After purchasing six acres in suburban New York, the Steins
cleared away much of the "overgrowth" to create a tidy
landscape. Years later Sara Stein realized that their efforts
had demolished the habitats of the preexisting animal life.
While educating herself on which plants are native to the area,
Stein began to restore biodiversity to her plot. She discusses
how to "interfere without destroying." 1993.
One Man's Garden  RC 36123
by Henry Mitchell
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
The owner of a small city garden, who has tracked its joys and
crotchets for more than two decades in a _Washington Post_
column, selects a few ruminations to represent each month of the
year. Mitchell advises people who don't know one plant from
another, recounts his experiences with growing flora from the
common to the exotic, and shares his enthusiasm for America's
favorite pastime. By the author of _The Essential Earthman (RC
17855)_. 1992.
Trees: For Shelter and Shade, for Memory and Magic  RC 36362
by Charles Fenyvesi
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
Fenyvesi, garden columnist for the _Washington Post_, discusses
in essays the art and science of selecting, planting, and caring
for a tree throughout its lifetime. Described are the
appearance, growth habits, and tidbits of history of a variety
of the author's favorite trees. Fenyvesi supplements advice with
information culled from tree experts in the Washington, D.C.,
area. 1992.
Government and Law
Bankruptcy 1995: The Coming Collapse of America and How to Stop
It  RC 36143
by Harry E. Figgie, Jr., and Gerald J. Swanson
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
Businessman Figgie first became alarmed by the national deficit
when he served on President Reagan's Private Sector Survey on
Price Control. He and economist Swanson point to defense
spending and entitlement programs beginning with the Johnson
administration as the root of the problem. Bestseller 1992.
Black Hills White Justice: The Sioux Nation versus the United
States, 1775 to the Present  RC 35417
by Edward Lazarus
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
In this historical account of the longest running claim in
America, the author examines the legal struggle between the
Sioux and the United States government. Lazarus, a lawyer and
son of the man who eventually won the Black Hills case before
the Supreme Court, leads the reader through the maze of battles,
treaties, discovery of gold, litigation, and the Sioux's
continuing fight for their land. 1991.
The Civil Rights Era: Origins and Development of National Policy
1960-1972  RC 35622
by Hugh Davis Graham
read by Laura Giannarelli
6 cassettes
Rather than focusing on the civil rights demonstrations that
ranged across America, Graham concentrates on the administrative
branch and the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission. He shows how three administrations took the 1964
Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, conceived to
benefit African Americans, and applied them to all minorities
and women. 1990.
Conduct Unbecoming: Lesbians and Gays in the U.S. Military;
Vietnam to the Persian Gulf  RC 36380
by Randy Shilts
read by Ray Hagen
7 cassettes
Journalist Shilts spent five years interviewing 1,100
individuals and perusing nearly 15,000 pages of documents to
compile this detailed history of the treatment of homosexuals by
the U.S. military. The homosexual soldier's dilemma regarding
disclosure becomes apparent as case after case is described.
Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.
The Death Lobby: How the West Armed Iraq  RC 36279
by Kenneth R. Timmerman
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
The author, an investigative journalist specializing in the
Middle East, spent six years studying the sale of arms to Iraq.
He sees France and Germany as the major providers, but also
believes that the Soviet Union, Belgium, Egypt, China, and the
United States all helped supply Iraq with either the raw
materials or the finished products it needed to build up an
extensive arsenal of weapons. 1991.
Dream Makers, Dream Breakers: The World of Justice Thurgood
Marshall  RC 36187
by Carl T. Rowan
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
An anecdote-filled biography of "Mr. Civil Rights," the
legendary NAACP counsel and first black Supreme Court justice.
Drawing on his forty-year friendship with Marshall and on
interviews with his friends, Rowan portrays a driven, earthy,
ornery, and gracious man. Rowan includes his own views on other
"dream makers" and on several "dream breakers." Strong language.
Bestseller 1993.
Honor Bound: A Gay American Fights for the Right to Serve His
Country  RC 36459
by Joseph Steffan
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
When he was accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Steffan had no idea that his lack of interest in girls
translated into homosexuality--"No one wanted to be gay less
than I did." His gradual self-acceptance is made public when a
friend betrays Steffan's private admission. His ensuing
dismissal, despite an illustrious Academy career, leads to a
court case. Some strong language. 1992.
+Molehunt: The Secret Search for Traitors That Shattered the CIA
RC 35931
by David Wise
read by John Rayburn
3 cassettes
How the Central Intelligence Agency developed paranoia over the
possibility that there was a KGB mole in their midst. The story
begins in 1961 with the defection of a KGB officer, who
convinced the CIA of the presence of a double agent, later
identified as Peter Karlow. Although Karlow was eventually
exonerated, nearly thirty years of suspicion exacted a toll on
his career. 1992.
+Not for Sale at Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our
Children  RC 35925
by Ross Perot
read by John Rayburn
1 cassette
Author of _United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country (RC
36440)_ continues his theme that the country belongs to the
people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do
to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten
reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and
an application for the United We Stand America organization.
Bestseller 1993.
Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover
RC 36254
by Anthony Summers
read by Bob Butz
4 cassettes
Summers says that in 1972, when the director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation died, many Americans were relieved. The
author argues that hatred of Hoover was justified and that
secrets protected his powerful position for nearly fifty years.
Summers claims that Hoover's early life set the pattern for his
later controversial behavior. Strong language. Bestseller 1993.
Owen Lattimore and the "Loss" of China  RC 36286
by Robert P. Newman
read by Peter Johnson
5 cassettes
A native of Washington, D.C., Owen Lattimore, who spent his
childhood in China and was recognized as a Mongolian scholar,
became a target of the McCarthy committee when China went
communist. The author describes how the United States had relied
on Lattimore's expertise during World War II, but allowed
government officials to try to make him a scapegoat during the
witch hunts of the 1950s. 1992.
+The President's Health Security Plan: The Clinton Blueprint  RC
37319
by The White House Domestic Policy Council
read by John Rayburn
2 cassettes
Describing the problems with the current health care system, the
"Working Group Draft" of Clinton's proposed health plan details
how the new system would be organized, regulated, funded, and
carried out. Compares low-cost, high-cost, and
combination-cost-sharing options of the national benefit
package, and spells out state, business, and individual
responsibilities. Bestseller 1993.
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992  RC 36219
by United States Government
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992,
"to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a
national council on disability, the creation of independent
living services for older individuals who are blind, and a
section dealing with special training projects. 1992.
Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All  RC 37253
by Roger Goldman and David Gallen
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
A collection of essays, some previously published, on the life,
career, and jurisprudence of former Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall, along with a selection of his judicial
opinions. Marshall, nominated in 1967 by President Johnson after
a monumental career as a civil rights attorney, was the first
African American justice to sit on the Court. 1992.
+Turmoil and Triumph: My Years as Secretary of State  RC 35917
by George P. Shultz
read by Jake Williams
10 cassettes in 2 containers
Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz
presents his viewpoint on U.S. foreign policy, with emphasis on
the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's
picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with
world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly
with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at
odds. Bestseller 1993.
United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country  RC 36440
by Ross Perot
read by John Rayburn
1 cassette
A maverick presidential candidate outlines the ideas and plans
that he says he learned from talking and listening to other
Americans. Perot quotes figures to support his analysis of
problems such as the national debt and unemployment. He
chronicles what he finds wrong in government, cities, schools,
and families and concludes with his solutions. 1992.
White Justice: The Sioux Nation versus the Unite Black Hillsd
States, 1775 to the Present  RC 35417
by Edward Lazarus
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
In this historical account of the longest running claim in
America, the author examines the legal struggle between the
Sioux and the United States government. Lazarus, a lawyer and
son of the man who eventually won the Black Hills case before
the Supreme Court, leads the reader through the maze of battles,
treaties, discovery of gold, litigation, and the Sioux's
continuing fight for their land. 1991.
Home Management
Avoiding the Medicaid Trap: How to Beat the Catastrophic Costs
of Nursing-Home Care  RC 36070
by Armond D. Budish
read by Dave Jackson
3 cassettes
An attorney who specializes in consumer law outlines legal ways
to preserve assets and still qualify for Medicaid. He explains
how to pay for long-term care without turning one's house and
lifetime savings over to a nursing home. Some strategies are
controversial, for example, divorcing a spouse. Includes
power-of-attorney forms and model Medicaid trusts. 1990.
Dream House: On Building a House by a Pond  RC 35980
by Joe Coomer
read by Larry Shapiro
2 cassettes
Twenty-eight-year-old novelist Coomer and his new wife Heather
design their Victorian dream house. With his friend's help, Joe
builds the house himself on his father's farm, contracting out
an occasional task to professionals. He describes the agonizing
mistakes and the thrilling successes in great detail, allowing
the reader to stand at his shoulder throughout the entire
adventure. 1992.
Hard Times in Paradise: An American Family's Struggle to Carve
Out a Homestead in California's Redwood Mountains  RC 35577
by David and Micki Colfax
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
In the 1970s, teachers David and Micki Colfax chose to homestead
in the California Redwoods with their young sons. They describe
how they survived for twenty years, sporadically supported by
produce and livestock income and a guesthouse rental. Three sons
went to Harvard despite their lack of formal schooling. 1992.
The Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative
Life-style  RC 36125
by Amy Dacyczyn
read by Pat McDermott
3 cassettes
On less than $30,000 a year, the Dacyczyns saved $49,000 in less
than seven years. Known as the Frugal Zealot, Amy, mother of
six, produces a newsletter describing methods of saving money by
reusing, buying cheap, scrounging, and being innovative. She
compiled those newsletter articles and readers' letters to
create this comprehensive season-by-season guide to cheap
living. Bestseller 1992.
The Walls around Us: The Thinking Person's Guide to How a House
Works  RC 35419
by David Owen
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
_New Yorker_ writer sets the record straight on home ownership.
Believing that houses own people, Owen demonstrates the truth in
this statement. He explains mysteries about basic structure and
offers practical advice, such as how to make paint stick and
what to do with joint compound. This book is for those who want
to make a house work and still keep a sense of humor. 1991.
Humor
Asimov Laughs Again: More Than 700 Favorite Jokes, Limericks,
and Anecdotes  RC 35481
by Isaac Asimov
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
Nothing is sacred! The author of endless laughs mixes his own
humor (often with a Yiddish accent) with that of other sources.
And what is so funny? Everything from absentmindedness to the
zoo (but not in alphabetical order). One funny story reminds
Asimov of another. Occasionally he stops to analyze a joke, to
suggest how to tell it well, or to insert bits of himself. Some
strong language. 1992.
The Cowboy Humor of Alfred Henry Lewis  RC 35664
by Alfred Henry Lewis
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Collection of robust stories that not only give the reader a
taste of late nineteenth-century humor, but also provide an
insider's view of the frontier. Lewis, a lawyer, politician,
wandering cowboy, and Hearst journalist, was known for his
amusing and perceptive writing on the Western ethos. Includes
"cowboy facts." 1988.
Dave Barry Does Japan  RC 36025
by Dave Barry
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Essays resulting from Barry's 1991 trip to Japan with his wife
and son, courtesy of his publisher. Barry comments on attempts
to learn Japanese and to sightsee in a Tokyo without street
names; attendance at a Kabuki theater, where one hour appears to
him equivalent to seventeen hours; and the diet of sumo
wrestlers, who apparently prepare for matches by eating 275
quarts of ice cream every day. Bestseller 1992.
Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need  RC 34979
by Dave Barry
read by Jack Carroll
1 cassette
Syndicated humor columnist turns his attention to the art of
traveling, both in the United States and abroad. In addition to
bizarre highlights for each of the fifty states and various
countries, Barry provides nonsensical foreign phrases and tips
on surviving such tourist attractions as Disney World. 1991.
"Growing Up Isn't Hard to Do If You Start Out as a Kid":
Children's Candid Views of Everyday Life  RC 37214
by David Heller
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Heller, a psychologist, has collected hundreds of brief
responses from children ages four to ten to queries about
"Marriage and the Other Mushy Things That Grown-ups Do," "Work
and Other Occupational Hazards of Being Grown Up," and similar
topics. Consider Carlos on the perils of growing up: "You aren't
born with a set of directions the way a computer is." 1991.
The Innocents Abroad: Or, The New Pilgrim's Progress; Being Some
Account of the Steamship _Quaker City_'s Pleasure Excursion to
Europe and the Holy Land, with Descriptions of Countries,
Nations, Incidents, and Adventures, as They Appeared to the
Author  RC 36186
by Mark Twain
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
A satirically humorous account of a voyage through the
Mediterranean and travel in the bordering countries, and a
classic study of the differences between Americans and
Europeans. 1869.
+Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers of Southern Living
RC 35908
by Bailey White
read by Lynn Schrichte
1 cassette
A collection of White's tales, some of which have been heard on
"All Things Considered," regarding life in rural south Georgia.
They include "Turkeys," which tells of the time an ornithologist
used her 102-degree temperature to help hatch sixteen wild
turkeys, and "Porsche," which describes the car White's father
left home in, that now sits on the porch with other accumulated
items. Bestseller 1993.
_The Muse Is Always Half-Dressed in_ _New Orleans_ and Other
Essays  RC 37353
by Andrei Codrescu
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Essays by the National Public Radio commentator with the thick
Romanian accent. Codrescu reveals why he grew up camera shy,
that Plato was a crank who hated women, what life in his
homeland is like after the terrible years of Ceausescu, what he
had to learn to become a U.S. citizen, that most airline meals
are beamed into the holds from outer space, and why New Orleans
makes writers happy. Some strong language. 1993.
Naked beneath My Clothes: Tales of a Revealing Nature  RC 36420
by Rita Rudner
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Stand-up comedienne Rudner of HBO fame takes a wide-ranging,
humorous look at life's ups and downs. A few of the suggestions
she offers in her collection of short essays are that driving
with one's husband would be simpler in a two-bedroom car;
someone should discover how to reap the physical benefits of
someone else's exercising; and department stores should offer
counseling after bathing-suit shopping. 1992.
Out of My Head: Coon Dogs That Lie to You, Killer Pancakes, and
Other Lunacies  RC 36971
by LeRoy Powell
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Powell works as a news cameraman in Atlanta, Georgia. But his
real job--the best job in the world anyone can have, he says--is
thinking. His essays include his thoughts on how pennies can
make you rich, the biggest problems in the world--yours, and how
Moon Pies must be washed down with Royal Crown Cola. 1990.
Sweet and Sour  RC 36159
by Andrew A. Rooney
read by George Guidall-Shapiro
2 cassettes
More than 100 essays collected from three years of Rooney's
newspaper columns. Rooney says that ideas for essays are
everywhere and one just has to stop a thought in midflight and
attempt to put it into words. Included here are his musings on
school reunions, kitchen gadgets, neckties, keys, presidential
elections, motel rooms, antiques, brick walls, and the
two-letter postal codes for states. 1992.
The Walls around Us: The Thinking Person's Guide to How a House
Works  RC 35419
by David Owen
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
_New Yorker_ writer sets the record straight on home ownership.
Believing that houses own people, Owen demonstrates the truth in
this statement. He explains mysteries about basic structure and
offers practical advice, such as how to make paint stick and
what to do with joint compound. This book is for those who want
to make a house work and still keep a sense of humor. 1991.
What the Dogs Have Taught Me: And Other Amazing Things I've
Learned  RC 36475
by Merrill Markoe
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Emmy-winning writer for "Late Night with David Letterman"
applies humor to her personal life. Her essays focus on living
with her past and present dogs--talking, stalking, chewing, and
napping with them. She also tackles horoscope addiction, tells
how to overcome boredom at baseball games, and laments lacking
genes for makeup, clothing, and home decoration. Strong
language. 1992.
Inspiration
Daily Reflections  RC 34978
by Helen Steiner Rice and Virginia J. Ruehlmann
read by Dee Weber
1 cassette
Bible scriptures are combined with inspirational poetry in this
collection of meditations. Chapter themes include "Prayer,"
"Faith," "Peace," and "New Beginnings." Each selection ends with
a brief prayer by Ruehlmann. 1990.
Mykonos: A Memoir  RC 35040
by Nancy Raeburn
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
An artist accustomed to painting her impressions turns to prose
to create this reflection on the ten years that she spent on the
Greek island of Mykonos. As Raeburn ponders the place and the
people in search of answers to questions about the meaning of
life, she discovers responses in surprising relationships.
Nature, too, speaks to her in imagery that is enhanced by the
practiced eye of an artist. 1992.
A Window to Heaven: When Children See Life in Death  RC 36874
by Diane M. Komp
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Komp, a specialist in pediatric oncology, offers a collection of
stories about some of the children who have passed briefly
through her life. As with many young doctors, her medical
training became a journey to religious disbelief. But as she
allowed herself to get close to her small patients, she found
reinforcement for her faith in their acceptance of death and in
the spiritual strength of their parents. 1992.
A Woman's Worth  RC 36954
by Marianne Williamson
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering
inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their
lives--relationships and sexuality, careers, child-rearing,
worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism.
Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal,
Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens
and to find the goddess within them. Bestseller 1993.
+Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now  RC 37303
by Maya Angelou
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A collection of short essays in which Angelou discusses the
value of charity, her faith in God, and the deaths of loved
ones. She shares her thoughts on discovering an authentic
personal style, the insidious effects of racism, and pregnancy
as an experience shared by a woman and her mate. Angelou also
includes reminiscences of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas; of
being a single mother; and of dancing with Alvin Ailey. 1993.
Journalism and the Media
Broadcast Blues: Dispatches from the Twenty-Year War between a
Television Reporter and His Medium  RC 37274
by Eric Burns
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
A boy mimics the people he watches on American Bandstand. A
college student tries on television personalities for style. He
keeps this up until he becomes a news broadcaster. The same
young man observes the media with a mixture of delight and
cynicism until, two decades later, he finally admits that he
chose the wrong career. Some strong language. 1993.
A Bus of My Own  RC 35767
by Jim Lehrer
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Best known for PBS's long-running "MacNeil Lehrer NewsHour," Jim
Lehrer is also a novelist, a playwright, and an avid collector
of bus memorabilia. In his memoir, Lehrer tells how he developed
his passion for buses during his parents' brief stint as
owner-operators of a small Kansas bus company. After Lehrer's
successful rise in journalism, he treated himself to a bus of
his own--a 1946 Flxible Clipper. Some strong language. 1992.
"I've Seen the Best of It": Memoirs  RC 35587
by Joseph W. Alsop and Adam Platt
read by Bob Butz
4 cassettes
Syndicated columnist Alsop covered American politics from the
New Deal through the Vietnam War. As a member of the WASP
establishment, he enjoyed the inside track, not only with
Washington's powerful, but also with international leaders. Here
he voices his opinions about the players who occupied center
stage for four decades and reflects on his personal experiences.
1992.
Letter from New York  RC 35790
by Helene Hanff
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Once a month for six years the author provides five-minute
vignettes for the BBC about her life in New York City. She
observes ordinary things like the changing seasons and new
clothes in Fifth Avenue windows. And sometimes she describes
whatever happens to come to mind, such as an apple tree growing
on a friend's balcony and the good-natured Doberman pinscher
that guards the neighborhood liquor store. 1992.
Maxwell: The Outsider  RC 36884
by Tom Bower
read by Ralph Lowenstein
5 cassettes
Updated version, first published in Britain in 1988 despite
vigorous attempts at suppression since it portrays the
publishing magnate steeped in controversy. Bower follows Robert
Maxwell, a poor Czechoslovakian Jew who lost his parents in the
Holocaust, from his flight to England and military service in
World War II through his attempts to gain respectability in
politics, his recurring scandals, and his mysterious death in
1991. 1992.
Noah Adams on "All Things Considered": A Radio Journal  RC 36207
by Noah Adams
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
The author, a cohost of National Public Radio's long-running
news program, opens his diary for a year beginning in June 1989.
Adams presents a kaleidoscope of efforts to "get the story"--an
interview with the author of a book, an on-the-scene look at an
event that may change the world, homespun stories about the
weather in Montana, and profiles of his colleagues, who seem
like old friends to the regular listener. 1992.
+Thinking Out Loud: On the Personal, the Political, the Public,
and the Private  RC 35916
by Anna Quindlen
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
The third woman to write an op-ed column for the _New York
Times_ presents a collection of her essays written since 1990.
Arranging her pieces in four categories--"Unsolicited Opinions,"
"Kids and Animals," "On the News," and "Women's Rites"--Quindlen
touches on such subjects as abortion, AIDS, teen violence,
Clarence Thomas, and traveling with children. Bestseller 1993.
Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience  RC 36711
by Jill Nelson
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Author's experiences as the first female African American staff
writer to be hired for the _Washington Post_ Sunday magazine
launched in 1986. Nelson sensed that something was amiss from
her first interview with the editor. She says she tried to
retain her individualistic style, until a series of events
forced her to confront the realities of sexism and racism.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Way Things Ought to Be  RC 35604
by Rush H. Limbaugh III
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
Limbaugh, host of a daily radio talk show heard on more than 500
stations, provides a look at his personal life and what has
influenced him, and he discusses where he stands on political
and social issues. His topics include the state of the union,
abortion, AIDS, condoms, Rodney King, the earth, homelessness,
religion, and Gorbasms. Bestseller 1992.
Language and Linguistics
Language in Thought and Action, Fifth Edition  RC 36644
by S.I. Hayakawa and Alan R. Hayakawa
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
This revision of a standard work on semantics reflects changes
in culture and technology over the course of the four decades
following the book's first publication. The authors' stated goal
is for the reader to "think more clearly, to speak and to write
more effectively, and to listen and to read with greater
understanding." 1990.
Voice of Deliverance: The Language of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and Its Sources  RC 36495
by Keith D. Miller
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
An analysis of the sources of King's major sermons, speeches,
and publications. Miller argues that King borrowed ideas,
patterns, words, even whole paragraphs from two main sources:
liberal white Protestant ministers' published sermons and the
traditions of the black folk pulpit. King melded these
"borrowings" into consistently powerful sermons for social
change. 1992.
Words of Wisdom: More Good Advice  RC 35544
edited by William Safire and Leonard Safir
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
A collection of more than 2,500 quotations from famous people
and well-known publications. Arranged in alphabetical order from
"ability" to "youth," the collection offers advice on topics
such as acting, from Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy; evil,
from the Bible; nature, from Henry David Thoreau; grooming, from
Helena Rubinstein, and marriage, from Phyllis Diller. 1989.
Literature
After Henry  RC 36258
by Joan Didion
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
After a brief tribute to Henry Robbins, her late editor, Didion
provides her readers with eleven essays focused on Washington,
D.C., Los Angeles, and New York City. Topics include the rape of
a Central Park jogger, the 1988 Writer's Guild strike, the 1988
presidential campaign, California earthquakes, the long reign of
Mayor Tom Bradley, and the delivery of a lecture at her alma
mater. Bestseller 1992.
Alexander Pope: A Life  RC 36024
by Maynard Mack
read by Gordon Gould
7 cassettes
A specialist examines the life of this eighteenth-century
Englishman and the poetry he produced. Mack views Pope among
contemporaries, such as Samuel Johnson and George Frederick
Handel, and explores his awkward position as a Catholic when
Anglicans were in favor. And he imitates one of Pope's favorite
devices: he involves the reader in a dialogue about the relative
merits of varied perspectives. 1985.
Anthony Trollope  RC 36348
by Victoria Glendinning
read by Laura Giannarelli
5 cassettes
Multidimensional portrait of the Victorian author. Drawing
extensively on Trollope's works, including forty-seven novels,
five volumes of short stories, an autobiography, and some travel
literature, Glendinning attempts to define the public and
private image of this prolific writer, who also maintained a
career in the post office. 1992.
The Antioch Review: Fiftieth Anniversary Issue  RC 36045
edited by Robert S. Fogarty
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
This issue of the literary journal reflects the changing
emphasis of the magazine with a liberal sampling of poems, short
stories, and essays from each decade. Included are Ralph
Ellison's article "Richard Wright's Blues," Nolan Miller's story
"A New Life," Richard Wilbur's poem "For the Student Strikers,"
and Gerald Early's essay on "The Color Purple as Everybody's
Protest Art." Some strong language. 1992.
Bernard Shaw: Volume 3; 1918-1950, The Lure of Fantasy  RC 35753
by Michael Holroyd
read by Patrick Horgan
5 cassettes
Sequel to _The Pursuit of Power (RC 32646)_. Shaw slowly regains
his reputation, diminished by his World War I political
activities. Holroyd describes how Shaw, in the final third of
his life, completed some of his most important works, traveled
extensively, became increasingly vocal about his futuristic
views, and scorned recognition while accepting the Nobel Prize
and an Oscar. 1991.
Complete Collected Essays  RC 35621
by V.S. Pritchett
read by Richard Brown
10 cassettes in 2 containers
The essays--all 203 of them--are among the numerous publications
of this British biographer, short story writer, travel writer,
memoirist, literary critic, and novelist. An avid reader,
Pritchett reveals his delight in other authors ranging from the
classic to the modern. And, although his emphasis is on English
writers, the essayist explores and comments on foreign prose
writing from America to Russia. 1991.
Culture and Imperialism  RC 36291
by Edward W. Said
read by Peter Johnson
4 cassettes
This book arose from a series of lectures given by the author in
the 1980s. His argument is that at the height of Western
imperialism, most cultural products reinforced the widespread
justification of that form of political authority. Said focuses
on the Western novel for analysis, using examples from such
authors as Camus, Austen, and Conrad. He also discusses the
minority of indigenous artists who challenged this "consolidated
vision." Bestseller 1993.
D.H. Lawrence: The Early Years, 1885-1912  RC 36197
by John Worthen
read by Ronald B. Meyer
5 cassettes
In this first volume of a projected three-volume biography,
Worthen gives a detailed account of the youth of Lawrence, whose
father was a coal miner and whose mother was an educated woman
with ambitions for her sons. To balance the picture of the
writer and his wife, Frieda, Worthen draws on Lawrence's poems,
novels, essays, and correspondence, as well as oral history.
1991.
Days: Tangier Journal, 1987-1989  RC 36277
by Paul Bowles
read by Noah Siegel
1 cassette
An aging author begins to keep a diary. While Bowles's effort
does not result in daily entries, he records events and creates
a picture of life in Tangier, his adopted home. Not
surprisingly, music plays an important part in his routine, for
it is what took him abroad in the first place. He provides
glimpses of his contacts with fellow Americans and portrays his
admiration for the Arabic world. 1991.
Dear Departed  RC 35480
by Marguerite Yourcenar
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1974. A French writer, who delighted in
her ability to bring historical figures to life, probes her own
ancestral past. Yourcenar begins with a depiction of her Belgian
upper-class family at the time of her birth around the turn of
the twentieth century. When she steps backward to trace her
mother's extended family, she reveals her fascination with two
great-uncles who shared her enthusiasms. 1991.
Diderot: A Critical Biography  RC 36575
by P.N. Furbank
read by K.D. Henry
4 cassettes
Combines details about the life of the eighteenth-century French
writer with an analysis of his work. Primed by his editorial
effort on the _Encyclopdie_, a work in constant danger of
censorship, Diderot devised ways to disguise his liberal ideas
in scientific, philosophical, dramatic, and even fictional
works. Furbank includes excerpts from Diderot's writings, among
them a passage from _Letter on the Blind: For the Use of Those
Who Can See_. 1992.
The Double Vision: Language and Meaning in Religion  RC 35553
by Northrop Frye
read by David Impastato
1 cassette
The author contrasts the physical or natural view of language,
nature, time, and God with the spiritual or religious one. Using
similes, often from music, and metaphors taken from poetry, Frye
shows how the single, natural vision is impoverishing and
ultimately destroys all that makes sense. The double vision that
can be created in our minds and hearts, on the other hand, makes
everything possible through love. 1991.
Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Legacy  RC 36138
by Jeffrey Meyers
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
This volume focuses on Poe's complex character and his influence
on literature since the middle of the nineteenth century. Meyers
conveys Poe's paradoxical nature and its effect on his personal
life and relationships. Meyers also examines Poe's prose,
poetry, and criticism, offering a historical perspective on
Poe's significant contributions to literature, including the
invention of the horror story. 1992.
Endgame: A Journal of the Seventy-ninth Year  RC 36663
by May Sarton
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
The author of numerous journals had always planned to record her
seventy-ninth year, but she had not planned it the way it
eventually came about. Sarton chronicles how she learned to
endure illness and pain and to accept that she would never get
well; to adjust to new ways of continuing her work; to accept
dependency, yet retain her independence; and to enjoy her garden
and the company of her mostly female friends. 1992.
Evelyn Waugh: The Later Years, 1939-1966  RC 35787
by Martin Stannard
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
The last twenty-five years of Waugh's life produced some of his
most famous work, including _Brideshead Revisited_. During this
period he fathered several children, grew increasingly crotchety
with his family and friends, promoted his Catholicism, and lived
an increasingly self-absorbed life. He died under mysterious
circumstances. Sequel to _Evelyn Waugh: The Early Years,
1903-1939 (RC 26875)_. 1992.
Fanny Fern: An Independent Woman  RC 37132
by Joyce W. Warren
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
Nineteenth-century columnist and novelist Fanny Fern began life
as Sarah Willis, a deacon's daughter. Her schooling, though not
as extensive as her brothers', exceeded that of her sisters in
the hope that religion would be drilled into her. When Sarah was
widowed shortly after marriage and motherhood, she was shocked
to learn she would get no help from her large wealthy family. To
escape poverty, she began to write. 1992.
Faulkner's Oxford: Recollections and Reflections  RC 34993
by Herman E. Taylor
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Taylor met Oxford, Mississippi's Nobel Prize-winning author in
1924. That event so impressed the five-year-old boy that he
followed Faulkner's career until the noted author's death nearly
forty years later. Taylor describes his personal acquaintance
with "Mr. Billy" and his extended family, and he reflects on how
some of the people, places, and events in Oxford may have
colored the author's work. 1990.
Flaubert-Sand: The Correspondence  RC 36401
translated by Francis Steegmuller and Barbara Bray
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
English translations of an exchange of letters between two
preeminent nineteenth-century French writers. Sand first wrote a
complimentary review of a Flaubert novel, and he responded with
a grateful letter. They continued to share their thoughts on the
art of writing; on literature; on French culture, society, and
politics; and on personal concerns, even though their views were
far apart. 1993.
The Ghost in the Little House: A Life of Rose Wilder Lane  RC
36988
by William Holtz
read by Pat McDermott
4 cassettes
Rose Wilder Lane was the daughter of Laura Ingalls
Wilder--author and main character of the Little House series.
Holtz contends that Lane, who authored biographies and articles
as well as ghostwriting for others, was the actual talent behind
her mother's juvenile books. Using letters and journal entries,
he details Lane's life including the financial support she
provided for her parents and friends, forsaking her own needs.
1993.
The Great Code: The Bible and Literature  RC 35246
by Northrop Frye
read by David Impastato
2 cassettes
A professor of English literature examines the Old and New
Testaments as repositories of myth and metaphor and shows how
this basic knowledge can enhance the reading of Western
literature. He discusses the language people use in talking
about the Bible and emphasizes its structural unity. 1982.
Intellectual Memoirs: New York 1936-1938  RC 37414
by Mary McCarthy
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
In the sequel to _How I Grew (RC 25673)_, seventyish McCarthy
reminisces about a two-year period in her early twenties. Before
her career as a novelist, the Vassar graduate wrote book and
theater reviews for such publications as the _Nation_ and
_Partisan Review_. She engaged in political and literary
conversations and sexual interludes with an elite circle of
friends, divorced her first husband, and met Edmund Wilson.
1992.
Italian Hours  RC 35742
by Henry James
read by Robert Blumenfeld
4 cassettes
These twenty-two travel essays, written between 1872 and 1909,
record Henry James's observations on physical, social,
religious, cultural, and political changes in Italy during a
period when he not only frequently visited the country, but also
used it as a backdrop for several novels. The editor of this
volume provides some clarification, updating certain information
and at the same time attempting to retain the integrity of
James's impressions. 1992.
Joseph Conrad, Giant in Exile  RC 35238
by Leo Gurko
read by Noel Leslie
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A systematic exploration of Conrad's work, set against the
background of his life and personality. Illuminates the roots
and effectiveness of his writing. 1962.
The Life of E.F. Benson  RC 36358
by Brian Masters
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Literary biography of the author of more than a hundred books,
including the Lucia and Miss Mapp series. Benson's novels were
amusing accounts of thinly disguised English society women, many
of whom were friends of his eccentric family. He lived a
sheltered life while his father, the archbishop of Canterbury,
was alive, but later expanded his horizons with travel,
companions, and public service. 1991.
The Man Who Wasn't Maigret: A Portrait of Georges Simenon  RC
36567
by Patrick Marnham
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
Biography of the Belgian author of autobiographies, memoirs, and
many novels--among them the popular Maigret detective series. In
an attempt to resolve the mystery of the relationship between
Simenon's work and his life, Marnham examined these vast
writings, containing several contradictions and falsehoods, for
clues to the character of the prolific writer, who was equally
renowned for his promiscuity. 1992.
My Life as Author and Editor  RC 37113
by H.L. Mencken
read by Frank Coffee
4 cassettes
Autobiographical reflections covering Mencken's first appearance
in print until 1923, the point he had reached when a stroke
abruptly ended the project. Sealed for thirty-five years after
his death so as not to offend the living, these private thoughts
of a man known for his social and literary criticism confirm the
double nature of his character. The editor left the
objectionable and asks that it be viewed in the context of the
times. 1992.
New York in the Fifties  RC 36023
by Dan Wakefield
read by Frank Coffee
3 cassettes
When the author fled the Midwest for New York in the early
1950s, even though still a student he was quickly engulfed in a
developing intellectual, artistic, and somewhat bohemian
life-style. Wakefield discusses the influence of mentors, the
endless discussions by an assortment of creative types, his
sexual and social awakenings, and the roots of his literary
ambitions. He supplements these memoirs with the recollections
of friends. 1992.
A Noel Perrin Sampler  RC 35428
by Noel Perrin
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
This Cambridge-educated native New Yorker is learning the rural
ways of New England. In the process, which has now lasted well
over thirty years, he has written about his experiences, ranging
in place from the library to the barn, and in subject from a
lampoon on poetic research to hints on saving a marriage.
Nothing is sacred. Perrin takes on the pillars of academe as
readily as he does his neighbors, finding a penchant for the
same human foibles in each. 1991.
Passions of the Mind: Selected Writings  RC 36209
by A.S. Byatt
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Byatt states that from an early age writing made her want to
read, and reading made her want to write. In this collection of
twenty-one essays, Byatt comments on her own writing and then
discusses the work of writers such as Robert Browning, Ford
Madox Ford, Willa Cather, Toni Morrison, Georgette Heyer,
Barbara Pym, and Monique Wittig. Some descriptions of sex. 1991.
Patrick White: A Life  RC 35387
by David Marr
read by George Holmes
6 cassettes
A journalist chronicles the life of a Nobel Prize-winning author
and fellow Australian. White granted Marr unusual access during
the final years of his life and approved this biography before
his death in 1990. Recognizing White's stature as a writer of
novels, poetry, and plays, Marr also probes the source of the
author's reputation as a misanthrope and ponders his lengthy
homosexual relationship with Manoly Lascaris. 1991.
Pilgrim in the Ruins: A Life of Walker Percy  RC 36707
by Jay Tolson
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
This biography dwells on the internal life of its subject, a
person who coped with abrupt changes in his childhood and an
abandoned career in his adulthood and who converted to
Catholicism along the way. Tolson traces Percy's style shifts
between fiction [(_The Moviegoer (RC 11841)_] and philosophical
essays, leaving the possibility of a connection between art and
life. 1992.
The Pushcart Prize, XVII: Best of the Small Presses, 1992-1993
RC 36203
edited by Bill Henderson and others
read by Rick Foucheux
4 cassettes
Anthology of short stories, poems, and essays presents familiar
names and introduces new voices from small American magazines
and publishers. Among sixty-one entries are William H. Gass's
essay "Simplicities," touching on plain beauty; Mary Michael
Wagner's story "Acts of Kindness," describing the care of
emergency workers; and Charles Simic's poem "Quick Eats,"
pondering the comfort of a sign. 1992.
Raven Tales  RC 35645
edited by Peter Goodchild
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
A selection of myths portraying the raven as a mythological
figure accompanies a study of tales from a number of cultures.
The chapters feature folktales of Native Americans living along
the northwest coast and trace some variant tales back as far as
Asia. The raven commonly plays the role of culture hero,
creator, transformer, or trickster in these oral tales.
Violence. 1991.
Riding the Yellow Trolley Car: Selected Nonfiction  RC 37085
by William Kennedy
read by Ed Blake
4 cassettes
Almost forty years in the life of a journalist, literary critic,
and pop-culture essayist. Kennedy traces his development from
newspaperman to fiction writer with samples of essays, reviews,
and interviews, and he expresses a long-term enthusiasm for
Latin American writers. Along the path of his long career, he
reveals how his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel _Ironweed (RC
20612)_ was rejected thirteen times before it was published.
1993.
Salem Is My Dwelling Place: A Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne  RC
36705
by Edwin Haviland Miller
read by John Richardson
5 cassettes
Searching for insights into the nineteenth-century author,
Miller follows Hawthorne's behest to look at his fictitious
characters. He probes short stories and novels such as _The
House of the Seven Gables_ and _The Scarlet Letter (RC 13499)_
for clues to the personality of the lonely child who, fatherless
after the age of four, grows into a reclusive man. Miller also
draws on the political, literary, and social climate of
Hawthorne's era. 1991.
The Selected Letters of Bertrand Russell: Volume I; The Private
Years, 1884-1914  RC 35825
by Bertrand Russell
read by Peter Johnson
5 cassettes
Previously unpublished letters by the twentieth-century
philosopher, revealing the private mathematician, peace
activist, social reformer, and correspondent of the leading
intellectuals of his day. The letters also divulge a lonely,
insecure, affectionate figure, who was not always successful in
his personal relationships. 1992.
Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily
Dickinson  RC 34102
by Camille Paglia
read by Suzanne Toren
6 cassettes
In a style that is deliberately iconoclastic, Paglia draws upon
the disciplines of literature, psychology, art history, and
comparative religion to develop a comprehensive account of
sexuality in Western culture. The book focuses upon classical
antiquity, the Renaissance, and Romanticism from the late
eighteenth century through its decline. 1990.
Shakespeare's Progress  RC 35240
by Frank O'Connor
read by Alexander Scourby
1 cassette (Reissue)
A study of Shakespeare's temperament and works, written by an
Irish poet and short-story writer who has had a great deal of
experience in the theater. An expansion of the author's _Road to
Stratford_, published in England in 1948. 1960.
Talking Indian: Reflections on Survival and Writing  RC 36728
by Anna Lee Walters
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
A Native American writer explores her Pawnee Otoe heritage in
essays and stories. In the title piece, a young woman hears and
understands two dogs "talking Indian," speaking the language of
the universe. Other essays focus on the author's view of her
world when it was made up of tribal people and how American
literature treats the history of indigenous peoples. Stories
portray ancestors and her own experiences. 1992.
Watermark  RC 35031
by Joseph Brodsky
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
A Nobel Prize-winning poet--and former poet laureate of the
United States--creates a mosaic from forty-eight miniature
essays related in one way or another to Venice. Some pieces
highlight the impact of the city's beauty on one's visual
appetite, and some reflect changes in atmospheric moods. Other
essays conjure up impressionistic reveries, wedged between
jagged autobiographical bits, revealing Brodsky's seduction by
all things Venetian. 1992.
West of Everything: The Inner Life of Westerns  RC 36579
by Jane Tompkins
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
English professor Tompkins studies the elements of western
movies and novels. Although an admitted longtime fan, Tompkins
is quick to point out problems in the genre's prevalent attitude
toward women, cattle, horses, Native Americans, the environment,
and violence. Quotes from authors Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey
and conversations with western readers color Tompkins's
explanation of why and how the western works. 1992.
Witness to My Life: The Letters of Jean-Paul Sartre to Simone de
Beauvoir, 1926-1939  RC 35824
by Jean-Paul Sartre
read by Robert Blumenfeld
4 cassettes
Most letters in this volume are addressed to the feminist and
existentialist Beauvoir, whom Sartre called "Beaver." But
included are several letters to others who were important to
both writers. First Sartre refers to his urge to write, and he
continues with thoughts on his developing philosophy, travels,
other lovers, and events, up to the beginning of World War II.
1983.
Writing Dangerously: Mary McCarthy and Her World  RC 36987
by Carol Brightman
read by Adale O'Brien
6 cassettes
The life of an American novelist, literary critic, journalist,
and social activist who died in 1989. Brightman examines
biographical facts, fictional transformations, and the opinions
of others to account for McCarthy's often contradictory
reputation as a writer and as a person. 1992.
Writings from the _New Yorker_, 1927-1976  RC 36936
by E.B. White
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
One hundred sixty-one short pieces and essays on topics ranging
from an interview with a sparrow to an obituary for John F.
Kennedy. Entries from earlier to later decades reflect White's
development and the changing times. 1990.
Yours, Plum: The Letters of P.G. Wodehouse  RC 35451
by P.G. Wodehouse
read by Andrew Sofer
2 cassettes
These letters to friends and family are written by a man who
loved to write. When Wodehouse died in 1975 at the age of
ninety-four, he was still at it--adding to the voluminous
lyrics, novels, short stories, plays, film scripts, and humorous
verse that he penned over a lifetime. The letters are arranged
by subjects that he cared most deeply about--his wife, his dogs,
and finding a new topic to write about. 1990.
Marriage and Sex
+Are You the One for Me? Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's
Wrong  RC 35915
by Barbara De Angelis
read by Suzanne Nelson
3 cassettes
Author of bestselling _Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know
(RC 31291)_ questions our understanding of relationships. De
Angelis identifies ten types of relationships that won't work
and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes
self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about
sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels.
Bestseller 1992.
Faithful Attraction: Discovering Intimacy, Love, and Fidelity in
American Marriage  RC 36236
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Lou Harpenau
2 cassettes
Greeley--priest, novelist, and sociologist--analyzes two Gallup
polls on love and marriage conducted for _Psychology Today_ and
two surveys directed by the National Opinion Research Center. He
concludes that even though more marriages end in divorce in the
late twentieth century than previously, the lasting marriages
are better than marriages of the past. 1991.
Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women's Sexual Fantasies
RC 35788
by Nancy Friday
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
4 cassettes
Using letters from women, many in their twenties, Friday
discusses a woman's right to experience full sexual release. She
emphasizes masturbation and discusses women's fantasies: being
in control, being with other women, and being sexually
insatiable. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1991.
Medicine and Health
+Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing
Old  RC 37057
by Deepak Chopra
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Chopra examines the life-styles of long-lived individuals and
challenges the assumptions that he contends are the basis of the
generally accepted paradigm of aging. Stating that the mind
influences every cell in the body, Chopra suggests a new set of
"assumptions" regarding aging that he claims will allow people
to strive toward an ageless body and a timeless mind. Bestseller
1993.
The Best Medicine: How to Choose the Top Doctors, the Top
Hospitals, and the Top Treatments  RC 36763
by Robert Arnot
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
Concerned that many patients may not be receiving
state-of-the-art medical care, Dr. Arnot offers advice on
distinguishing one doctor or hospital from another and points
out flaws he perceives in the U.S. health care system. He
discusses several frequently performed surgeries and a number of
chronic illnesses, outlining options for care and listing
hospitals he recommends. 1992.
Bottoms Up! The Total-Body Workout from the Bottom Up: From
Cellulite to Sexy--in Twenty-four Workout Hours  RC 37308
by Joyce L. Vedral
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Vedral, author of _The Fat-Burning Workout (RC 33595),_ now
focuses on most women's problem areas--the thighs, hips,
buttocks, and stomach. Vedral claims results after twenty-four
workout hours--training with light dumbbells four to six days a
week, at twenty to thirty minutes per session, for twelve weeks.
Pep talks and tips on eating right are included. Bestseller
1993.
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet: The Lifelong Solution to Yo-Yo
Dieting  RC 37248
by Rachael F. and Richard F. Heller
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
A biologist and a psychologist combine their scientific research
to identify the bases of eating disorders. They report on their
study of eating habits, cravings, and patterns of weight loss
and gain; define carbohydrate addiction; prescribe a diet they
believe can be adapted to meet individual needs; and suggest
meal plans and recipes. Bestseller 1991.
+The Change: Women, Aging, and the Menopause  RC 35875
by Germaine Greer
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Disdainful of past and prevalent attitudes toward menopausal
women, noted feminist writer and lecturer Greer suggests more
positive ways of approaching the climacteric. To illustrate her
argument, Greer cites various physicians' views on hormone
replacement therapy and other medical treatments and includes
literary passages characterizing older women. Explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1991.
Diabetes Teaching Guide for People Who Use Insulin  RC 36390
by Hugo J. Hollerorth and others
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
The authors of _Diabetes Teaching Guide for People Who Do Not
Use Insulin (RC 36427)_ present self-care guidelines and an
explanation of what diabetes is and how insulin works for those
with insulin-dependent diabetes. Nutrition and exercise programs
and insulin measurement and injections are described. Also
discussed are foot care, diabetes monitoring, and sick-day
routines. 1988.
Diabetes Teaching Guide for People Who Do Not Use Insulin  RC
36427
by Hugo J. Hollerorth and others
read by Lou Harpenau
1 cassette
Authors of _Diabetes Teaching Guide for People Who Use Insulin
(RC 36390)_ present information and self-care guidelines for
maintaining health with type II diabetes. They give an overview
of diabetes and possible complications; discuss nutrition and
exercise programs; and describe diabetes monitoring methods.
Touched upon are treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents and
with insulin injections. 1988.
The Doctor: When the Doctor Is the Patient  RC 34983
by Edward E. Rosenbaum
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Physician Rosenbaum, diagnosed as having cancer, chronicles the
course of his illness and relates his own treatment to that of
patients he's cared for over the years. He describes what it is
like being on the receiving end of medical misdiagnosis,
hospital bureaucracy, and indifference by health personnel.
1988.
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book  RC 36430
by Susan M. Love and Karen Lindsey
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
Breast surgeon Love discusses the physical makeup of the breast
and the changes it goes through, the technique and importance of
self-examination, information on breast-feeding, and medical
problems that affect the breasts, including her view that the
term "fibrocystic disease" should be dropped. The second half of
the book is devoted to breast cancer--detection, risk factors,
surgery, and follow-up treatment. 1990.
The Duke University Medical Center Book of Arthritis  RC 35634
by David S. Pisetsky and Susan Flamholtz Trien
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
A reference guide for arthritis sufferers by a professor of
medicine and a health writer. The authors explain basic facts
about arthritis and how it is diagnosed, cover the major forms
of the disease, and describe available options for treatment.
One section focuses on the program at Duke University and a
brief final section is devoted to ongoing research and unproven
treatments. 1991.
Earl Mindell's Herb Bible  RC 36037
by Earl Mindell
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
In a companion volume to _Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible (RC
16768)_, herbalist and pharmacist Mindell, who has a Ph.D. in
nutrition, discusses the benefits, cautions, and dosages for
various herbs. In addition to his "hot hundred" herbs, Mindell
includes traditional favorites, herbs from around the world, and
herb teas. Chapters also cover aromatherapy, herbal beauty
techniques, and answers to specific health problems. 1992.
Forty Something Forever: A Consumer's Guide to Chelation Therapy
and Other Heart-Savers  RC 37018
by Harold and Arline Brecher
read by David Impastato
3 cassettes
Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous infusions of EDTA,
a synthetic substance. The Brechers discuss the controversy
surrounding the treatment and describe conditions EDTA has been
used for (heart problems and diabetes being two). They also
compare this therapy with conventional treatments. Stresses
maintaining health after therapy. 1992.
Healing and the Mind  RC 36167
by Bill Moyers
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
A television journalist interviews patients and practitioners of
Eastern and Western medicine, questioning the relationships
between mind and body and between illness and health. Moyers
explores techniques as ancient as herbal treatments and the
control of the force of chi, and as modern as alternative
therapy programs that promote physical and mental well-being.
This volume is a companion to the PBS series. Bestseller 1993.
The Human Side of Diabetes: Beyond Doctors, Diets, and Drugs  RC
36613
by Mike Raymond
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
An English professor's account of living with diabetes for
nearly thirty years after it was first diagnosed in childhood,
before coming to terms with the fact that he has a chronic
disease. As the title implies, the author stresses the emotional
and physical aspects of the person with the disease and
discusses how diabetes affects relationships with health-care
professionals, friends, and family. Some strong language. 1992.
Intoxicated by My Illness: And Other Writings on Life and Death
RC 36681
by Anatole Broyard
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
During the fourteen months that the author lived after his
diagnosis of prostate cancer, he wrote these essays on the human
condition. Included too are earlier articles on literature,
style, life, illness, and death--subjects on which Broyard often
reflected. Paraphrasing another writer, Broyard says that this
book is "to make sure I'll be alive when I die." 1992.
The Light Book: How Natural and Artificial Light Affect Our
Health, Mood, and Behavior  RC 36502
by Jane Wegscheider Hyman
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Hyman describes the roles she believes natural light and light
therapy play in insomnia, eating disorders, alcoholism, stress,
infertility, depression caused by seasonal affective disorder
(SAD), and general health and growth. She explains the daily and
monthly biological rhythms tied to the sun and the moon, and the
role of the hormone melatonin. 1990.
Light Up and Live: An Intelligent Guide to Safer Smoking  RC
35975
by Jim McCormick
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
The author, who acknowledges the dangers of smoking, addresses
those who will continue to smoke no matter what prohibitions or
risks exist. He suggests ways of reducing dangers through a
personal regimen of vitamins and minerals, exercise, and diet.
1989.
Listening to Prozac  RC 37014
by Peter D. Kramer
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
The author, a professor of clinical psychiatry and a practicing
psychiatrist, may prescribe the drug Prozac, but he also
supports the need for further study of its long-term effects. Is
it right to give someone a personality-altering drug that makes
him or her feel "better than well?" Through clinical studies
with his own patients, Kramer addresses questions about how
Prozac and other mood-changing drugs can affect society. 1993.
Living with It: Why You Don't Have to Be Healthy to Be Happy  RC
35981
by Suzy Szasz
read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse
2 cassettes
Szasz, a librarian in her thirties, talks about dealing with
systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic illness that has been a
part of her life since she was thirteen. She describes her
determination to excel with a "normal" lifestyle, instead of
giving in to intermittent flares and the side effects of large
drug dosages. She refuses to become just a patient. 1991.
The Man's Guide to Good Health  RC 36227
by Allen B. Weisse and Editors of _Consumer Reports_ Books
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
A physician examines illnesses, medical conditions, and common
physical, mental, and sexual problems and how they affect men.
Weisse discusses ways to attain and preserve good health. He
considers causes and treatments of diseases and disabilities,
healthcare costs, consulting the right doctor, common tests, and
alternatives to traditional medicine. 1991.
Mapping Our Genes: The Genome Project and the Future of Medicine
RC 36761
by Lois Wingerson
read by Lydia Humphries
3 cassettes
A science writer's introduction, for the nonspecialist, to a
research project that seeks to document the genetic makeup of
certain families with inherited diseases. Wingerson is
supportive of the program, but reveals that controversies have
arisen over the time and expense of the project, over
questionable findings, and over ethical issues. 1990.
Nobody Nowhere: The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic
RC 36144
by Donna Williams
read by Jill Tanner
2 cassettes
Australian college graduate Williams didn't realize she was
autistic until her early twenties. In an effort to understand
herself, Williams recorded her memories of a childhood of
confusion and "abnormal" behavior, coupled with an abusive
mother. This abuse caused her to create "normal" counterparts to
present to the world. Some strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 1992.
The Physician's Guide to Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Other Eye
Problems  RC 37220
by John Eden and the editors of Consumer Reports Books
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
An ophthalmologist explains two of the most prevalent eye
diseases, as well as other common eye problems and disorders,
directing his discussion primarily at people over forty. Eden
analyzes the diagnosis and treatment of these problems, talks
about practical eye care, and provides information about tests
and procedures that a patient might expect. 1992.
+The President's Health Security Plan: The Clinton Blueprint  RC
37319
by The White House Domestic Policy Council
read by John Rayburn
2 cassettes
Describing the problems with the current health care system, the
"Working Group Draft" of Clinton's proposed health plan details
how the new system would be organized, regulated, funded, and
carried out. Compares low-cost, high-cost, and
combination-cost-sharing options of the national benefit
package, and spells out state, business, and individual
responsibilities. Bestseller 1993.
The Prostate Book: Sound Advice on Symptoms and Treatment;
Updated Edition  RC 36624
by Stephen N. Rous
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
The prostate gland fully explained--its anatomy, its function,
and its possible problems, which can range from infection to
cancer. Urologist Rous clarifies what a patient experiencing
prostate problems may expect--from symptoms to tests and
procedures (ranging from simple to complex) used in diagnosis
and treatment of various disorders. Written for persons of all
ages. 1992.
The Race Is Run One Step at a Time: My Personal Struggle--and
Everywoman's Guide--to Taking Charge of Breast Cancer  RC 32921
by Nancy Brinker and Catherine McEvily Harris
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
Brinker relates her sister Suzy's and her own experience with
breast cancer and the very different outcomes of their battles
with the disease. Suzy lost her life because of her lack of
knowledge about the disease, while Brinker survived because of
what she learned from Suzy's illness. 1990.
Sexual Concerns When Illness or Disability Strikes  RC 36620
by Carol L. Sandowski
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Sex counselor Sandowski writes for "those couples who live with
a medical condition that has in some way affected their sexual
relationship." Examples are heart, stroke, or cancer patients;
those with multiple sclerosis, diabetes, or HIV; and those with
kidney transplants, ostomies, or amputations. For each
condition, the inherent or feared sexual problems are discussed
and solutions suggested. 1989.
Standard First Aid  RC 36483
by American Red Cross
read by Lydia Humphries
2 cassettes
This manual, used in the American Red Cross Standard First Aid
course, outlines medical emergency treatments. Included are
techniques to assist victims of choking, heart attacks, strokes,
seizures, wounds, shock, burns, poisoning, bites, extremes of
heat or cold, and sudden illnesses. Updates the 1973 edition
_(RC 21331)_. 1993.
The Ten Percent Solution for a Healthy Life: How to Eliminate
Virtually All Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer  RC 36585
by Raymond Kurzweil and others
read by Clay Teunis
3 cassettes
A scientist establishes the relationship between diet,
well-being, and longevity. Kurzweil recommends limiting fat
consumption to 10 percent of the daily diet, coupled with a
moderate exercise program and a lifestyle designed to control
stress. Includes recipes, a glossary, and charts listing the
nutritional content of certain foods. 1993.
The Type C Connection: The Behavioral Links to Cancer and Your
Health  RC 36617
by Lydia Temoshok and Henry Dreher
read by Pat McDermott
3 cassettes
Psychologist Temoshok's research with melanoma patients reveals
that many exhibit what she calls Type C coping mechanisms--they
repress anger or other negative emotions including fear, and
they are patient, unassertive, and self-sacrificing. She
believes Type C is a behavior pattern, not a personality type,
and describes creating different coping behavior. 1992.
Unconditional Life: Mastering the Forces That Shape Personal
Reality  RC 35600
by Deepak Chopra
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Chopra, a Boston endocrinologist, is fascinated by the different
ways people react to illness and the effects these reactions
have on their health. Drawing on his Indian upbringing, Chopra
advocates transcendental meditation as one way to alter the
mind-body interaction. Anecdotes of various patients illustrate
his points. 1991.
Visual Impairment: An Overview  RC 35001
by Ian L. Bailey and Amanda Hall
read by Maxine Wasserman
1 cassette
This book answers basic questions about vision loss. Provides
information on the common causes of low vision, such as eye
diseases, trauma, or aging. Describes treatments and adaptation
techniques for different forms of vision loss. Discusses
individuals' reactions and adjustments to their visual
conditions. Explains sources of assistance, such as specialists
and rehabilitation services. 1990.
What to Expect When You're Expecting  RC 36978
by Arlene Eisenberg and others
read by Pat McDermott
5 cassettes
In this expanded edition the authors detail the physical and
emotional symptoms and medical tests and procedures pregnant
women (including those with chronic conditions) are likely to
experience before, during, and after pregnancy. The importance
of avoiding harmful ingested or environmental substances is
stressed and a Best-Odds Diet emphasizes the nutrients necessary
for fetal health. Bestseller 1991.
Why Doesn't My Funny Bone Make Me Laugh? Sneezes, Hiccups,
Butterflies, and Other Funny Feelings Explained  RC 37437
by Alan P. Xenakis
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
The body speaks every day--even if one doesn't always want to
listen. Xenakis offers explanations for many of the feelings
that frequently occur and assurance that they are not always
messengers of bad news. He discusses such phenomena as blinking,
chapped lips, cravings, double vision, hiccups, loss of balance,
sneezing, and yawning. 1993.
Will It Hurt the Baby? The Safe Use of Medications during
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding  RC 36429
by Richard S. Abrams
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Discussion of generic medications includes common brand names,
possible maternal side effects or problems if used during
pregnancy and breastfeeding, and alternatives to each
medication, if known. Abrams also examines possible
environmental or occupational dangers during pregnancy and
discusses the impact of a variety of medical problems (such as
diabetes or cancer) on pregnancy. 1990.
The Yeast Connection: A Medical Breakthrough; Third Edition,
Extensively Revised, Expanded, and Updated  RC 36327
by William G. Crook
read by Dave Jackson
3 cassettes
Dr. Crook expands on his theory about the connection between
many human illnesses and the overgrowth of yeast, _Candida
albicans_. Yeast-related illnesses, which affect both sexes but
appear more often in women, may be triggered by diet,
antibiotics, or hormonal changes. Symptoms can include digestive
ills; skin, hair, and nail problems; or general malaise. 1986.
You Mean I Don't _Have_ to Feel This Way? New Help for
Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction  RC 37256
by Colette Dowling
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
After observing both her husband and her daughter battle mental
illness, Dowling has come to believe that many mental disorders
(including depression, panic disorder, certain phobias, and even
PMS) are caused by biochemical imbalances. She advocates and
describes biopsychiatry--combining psychotherapy with medication
to alter the level of mood-regulating chemicals in the brain.
1991.
Your Money or Your Health: America's Cruel, Bureaucratic, and
Horrendously Expensive Health Care System; How It Got That Way
and What to Do about It  RC 36036
by Neil Rolde
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
A political perspective on health care. Rolde outlines the U.S.
crisis from the viewpoint of providers, payers, and consumers.
He examines how other countries provide universal medical care
at an enviable price and suggests that a growing reform movement
in some states may provide a model for the nation. 1992.
Music
Ain't Nothin' as Sweet as My Baby: The Story of Hank Williams'
Lost Daughter  RC 36119
by Jett Williams and Pamela Thomas
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
A country singer chronicles her heritage as the daughter of
Bobbie Jett and superstar Hank Williams. Jett traces her
childhood--as an infant taken in by a grandmother, placed in
foster care, and adopted by an Alabama family at age three. She
describes her attempts to establish her identity, to reconcile
with siblings, and to claim her share of family estates. 1990.
Bartk Remembered  RC 35784
by Malcolm Gillies
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Recollections of Bla Bartk--composer, teacher, performer, and
musicologist--by those who knew him best. An extensive
chronology of Bartk's life and works precedes nearly one
hundred reminiscences that trace his life from Hungary to
America. The memories of family, associates, friends, and
students sometimes present a conflicting image of the
personality of this musician, who only reluctantly spoke of his
music. 1990.
Billie's Blues: The Billie Holiday Story, 1933-1959  RC 35412
by John Chilton
read by Grover Gardner
2 cassettes
Chilton begins Billie's story with her recording debut in 1933,
since facts about the jazz singer's early life are difficult to
verify. Eleanora, as she was named by her Baltimore parents in
1915, took the name Billie in the late 1920s. Nicknamed "Lady
Day" by Lester Young, she sang with all the jazz greats and the
big bands of the day, until she succumbed to drug and alcohol
addiction in 1959. Some strong language. 1975.
Charles Ives: "My Father's Song"; A Psychoanalytic Biography  RC
36587
by Stuart Feder
read by Rick Foucheux
4 cassettes
A psychoanalyst discusses Ives in the context of his family and
forebears, primarily his relationship with his bandmaster
father. A section covers Ives through graduation from Yale, and
the author then turns to Ives's life as a composer, which became
a part-time career when he proved successful in the insurance
business. He concludes with Ives's musical autobiography, 114
songs. 1992.
Charles Seeger: A Life in American Music  RC 36372
by Ann M. Pescatello
read by Ben Mast
3 cassettes
The author frequently allows Charles Seeger's own words to
convey his countless talents and wide interests. This biography
conveys his roles as inventor, musicologist, teacher,
folklorist, ethnomusicologist, composer, administrator, critic,
theoretician, performer, husband of composer Ruth Crawford, and
father of folksinger Pete. 1992.
Chicago Jazz: A Cultural History, 1904-1930  RC 37092
by William Howland Kenney
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
How the migration of African Americans northward created a
favorable climate for the growth of jazz and how, once jazz
flourished in the multiracial environment of South Side Chicago,
white jazz evolved. The author examines the interdependent
relationship of music, where it was played, and the rise of
economic opportunities created by industries such as recording
companies and dance halls. 1993.
Copland: 1900 through 1942  RC 36095
by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
This autobiographical memoir draws heavily from oral history
interviews, interspersed with reminiscences by Copland's
colleagues and friends, put into perspective by Perlis's
interludes. The volume covers the early years in the life and
career of this American composer, who was born in 1900. 1984.
Copland: Since 1943  RC 36096
by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
This volume begins with Copland pondering how to get involved in
World War II and follows the format of recollections and
interludes begun in _Copland: 1900 through 1942 (RC 36095)_. A
joyous time follows when his well-known _Appalachian Spring_,
commissioned by the Library of Congress, is awarded the Pulitzer
Prize for music on the day that victory in Europe is declared.
1989.
Daniel Barenboim: A Life in Music  RC 36020
by Daniel Barenboim
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
The author talks about the importance of music in his life.
Working within an autobiographical framework, Barenboim traces
his wunderkind years as a pianist in Argentina, expands on his
youthful start as a solo concert artist in Israel, adds strokes
of color when he becomes an accompanist and chamber musician,
and completes the picture when he takes up the baton as an
operatic and symphonic conductor. 1991.
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra  RC 37120
by George T. Simon
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Portrait of the swing band leader by a music critic and longtime
friend. Simon traces Miller's Iowa childhood, his trombone and
arranging jobs, and his decision to form his own band in the
late 1930s. The story follows Miller's successes and failures
until he volunteers for service in World War II. The author then
chronicles Miller's transformation into a band leader with the
air force up to the day that his plane failed to cross the
English Channel. 1974.
Leonard Bernstein: Notes from a Friend  RC 36085
by Schuyler Chapin
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In this informal portrait of "Lenny," Chapin reminisces about
their personal and professional relationship, which began when
the maestro was music director of the New York Philharmonic and
the author was head of Columbia Records and manager of the
Metropolitan Opera. Later, they joined forces to produce several
large-scale works, including Bernstein's _Mass_, Beethoven's
_Fidelio_, and Verdi's _Requiem_. 1992.
The Life and Legend of Leadbelly  RC 36270
by Charles Wolfe and Kip Lornell
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
This account traces the path of Huddie Ledbetter, better known
as "Leadbelly," during his sixty-one-year lifetime. Born in
Louisiana, America's most famous southern African-American folk
musician once earned his pardon from prison with his music.
Later, folklorists John and Alan Lomax promoted and exploited
this creator of "Midnight Special" and "Goodnight Irene." 1992.
Linda Ronstadt: It's So Easy!  RC 36268
by Mark Bego
read by Janet Kirker
2 cassettes
Bego's unauthorized biography traces Ronstadt's diverse singing
career. After debuting in the 1960s with the folk group the
Stone Poneys, the Tucson artist launched a solo career as a rock
singer. She then moved on to a Broadway musical, opera, pop,
jazz, blues, and a Mexican mariachi band. Her extensive
discography includes work with artists such as Emmylou Harris
and Aaron Neville. 1990.
Listening Out Loud: Becoming a Composer  RC 34957
by Elizabeth Swados
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
The author describes not only how to develop a career as a
composer but also how to make music a way of life. As a
successful composer of widely divergent musical styles, Swados
encourages students to explore many alternatives. She also
guides the young composer through practical considerations,
including getting a good technical foundation, rewriting,
marketing, and other realities of a creative life. 1988.
Love, Janis  RC 36139
by Laura Joplin
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Laura Joplin was a graduate student in 1970 when her famous rock
and roll star sister Janis died of a drug overdose. Known for
such 1960s songs as "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Get It While You
Can," Janis was both a booze-swilling, raspy-voiced, wild
dresser and, as her letters home reveal, a friendly young woman
who was serious about her music and thrilled and amazed by her
increasing popularity. 1992.
Mahler Remembered  RC 36308
by Norman Lebrecht
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
This portrait of the composer is in the form of a collage
created by his contemporaries. Each fragment is prefaced by a
brief statement identifying the contributor's relationship to
Mahler. The entries, arranged in more-or-less chronological
order, reconstruct the development of a major influence in
twentieth-century music. Some of the creators of this image are
Mahler's wife Alma, Bruno Walter, Richard Strauss, and Thomas
Mann. 1987.
Maria Meneghini Callas  RC 36677
by Michael Scott
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
The author, the artistic director and founder of an opera
company, was well acquainted with Callas's voice and focuses
more on her singing than on her life. Scott's account begins
with a brief Callas family history, then launches into the
diva's early vocal training in New York and later in Greece. He
traces the phenomenal but short-lived success of this prima
donna, referring to her onstage performances as well as her
recordings. 1991.
Music and the Mind  RC 36544
by Anthony Storr
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
A British psychiatrist examines how music affects humans and
questions why it is so important to our culture. An amateur
musician knowledgeable about classical music, Storr ponders
theories about the origins of music, takes a scientific look at
its relationship to the mind and body, and studies its role in
developing the intellect. The author expresses his ideas in
language accessible to the lay reader. 1992.
The Music of the Spheres: Music, Science, and the Natural Order
of the Universe  RC 36839
by Jamie James
read by Ronald B. Meyer
2 cassettes
Music critic and science writer returns us to the birth of
Western civilization to show the overlap of music and science.
He traces the dissolution of this union through the Romantic
period. Admitting the danger of synthesizing wisdom about one's
own time, the author contends that the focus of his
contemporaries is once again on the relationship between science
and music. 1993.
Musical Elaborations: The Wellek Library Lectures at the
University of California, Irvine  RC 35652
by Edward W. Said
read by James DeLotel
1 cassette
Three lectures about music by a professor of literature who is
also an amateur musician and a music critic for the _Nation_. He
contrasts the satisfaction and pleasure of playing music for
one's self with performing in a social or cultural setting. He
complains about the lack of "new" music in public concerts and
the general tendency not to listen to what we hear or the music
we make. 1991.
The Night People: The Jazz Life of Dicky Wells  RC 35456
by Dicky Wells and Stanley Dance
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
First published in 1971, this revised version describes the life
of the jazz trombonist who played solo and sideman under Count
Basie during the Swing Era. He worked with saxophonist Lester
Young and singer Billie Holiday, and later with B.B. King and
Ray Charles. Wells talks about the jazz world and about life on
the road. Contains a discography. Some strong language. 1991.
No Minor Chords: My Days in Hollywood  RC 35509
by Andr Previn
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
The orchestral conductor, recording artist, accomplished
pianist, and composer of works ranging from classical to popular
recounts his sixteen years in the Hollywood film business. An
immigrant who had attended the Paris Conservatory and played the
piano for silent movies, Previn was hired as an MGM music staff
writer in his teens. 1991.
On Mozart: A Paean for Wolfgang; Being a Celestial Colloquy, an
Opera Libretto, a Film Script, a Schizophrenic Dialogue, a
Bewildered Rumination, a Stendhalian Transcription, and a
Heartfelt Homage  RC 36196
by Anthony Burgess
read by Andrew Sofer
1 cassette
Pseudo-drama about Mozart. During the prologue composers bicker
as they set the celestial stage. There follows an opera buffa
interrupted by a satire on K. 550 and ending with a brief
epilogue. 1991.
Reba McEntire: Country Music's Queen  RC 35962
by Don Cusic
read by Jim Grant
2 cassettes
Born in 1954, Reba McEntire grew up in a ranching family and
barrel raced in rodeos. She began singing with friends and
siblings in a high school country band and kept going until she
hit the top of the country music charts. Cusic describes Reba's
Oklahoma roots and influences, her much-admired marriage to
Charlie Battles and their surprising divorce, and her successful
career. Included is Reba's discography. 1991.
Rodgers and Hammerstein  RC 36269
by Ethan Mordden
read by Noah Siegel
2 cassettes
Traces the impact of the music of Richard Rodgers and the lyrics
of Oscar Hammerstein II on American musical theater. Beginning
with Oklahoma! in 1943, Mordden examines the duo's collaboration
on ten musical comedies and a film score. He analyzes each show
in terms of plot, casting, direction, promotion, and other
Broadway developments, adding anecdotal bits by friends,
families, and colleagues. 1992.
Secrets of a Sparrow: Memoirs  RC 37473
by Diana Ross
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
One of a family of six in Detroit, Ross, at sixteen, signed her
first Motown record contract as a singer with The Supremes. She
discusses her early successes, her first husband and three
daughters, and the breakup of both the group and her marriage.
She continued as a successful singer, and her career expanded to
encompass acting and even costume designing. As her daughters
became young women, Ross remarried and gave birth to two sons.
Bestseller 1993.
The Sound of Light: A History of Gospel Music  RC 36602
by Don Cusic
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
The author traces the roots of American contemporary gospel
music from biblical days. Cusic focuses on the influence of the
Protestant Reformation, the spread of personalized religion, and
the development of black and white gospel music. In a series of
short chapters, he dwells on the mainstays of the gospel music
movement, discussing the leaders, the influences of technology,
and the role of spiritual revivals. 1990.
The Spirituals and the Blues: An Interpretation  RC 34985
by James H. Cone
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Of all the musical forms that have grown out of the
African-American experience, theologian James Cone sees
spirituals and the blues ("secular spirituals") as the most
authentic expressions of humanity, essential for identity and
survival in the struggle against slavery and segregation. He
suggests that this musical message is now expressed in gospel
music, jazz, and rap. 1991.
Teenage Idol, Travelin' Man: The Complete Biography of Rick
Nelson  RC 36662
by Philip Bashe
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Portrait of the musical son of the family featured on _The
Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet_. Chronicles the progression of
the cute kid who grew into a teenage idol on the show, the
songwriting efforts that produced the hit "Garden Party," the
formation of the Stone Canyon Band, and the public that refused
to accept changes in the wholesome fantasy. Some strong
language. 1992.
Woodstock: The Summer of Our Lives  RC 35543
by Jack Curry
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
A _USA Today_ entertainment editor reconstructs the "three days
of fun and music" that the Woodstock Festival of 1969
symbolizes. To write personal life stories of people involved in
Woodstock, Curry interviewed a cross section of the more than
half a million persons who experienced the conditions, felt the
exhilaration, heard the rock music, and claimed their lives were
forever changed. Strong language. 1989.
Nature and the Environment
The Best Nature Writing of Joseph Wood Krutch  RC 35237
by Joseph Wood Krutch
read by Donald Hotaling
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A collection of thirty-four essays by the nature writer who
believed that human life is interconnected with the lives of
other creatures. Divided into "New England and the Desert,"
about Krutch's love of the natural world and his discovery of
the southwest; "Other Lives," about animals; "Shapes of Earth,"
about geology; "Nature and Human Nature," about philosophy; and
"The Meaning of Conservation." 1969.
The Diversity of Life  RC 35820
by Edward O. Wilson
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
The author, winner of several scientific awards and two Pulitzer
Prizes, guides the reader in layman's language through the
complexities of life forms. Wilson focuses on the relatively new
concept of ecology, as well as the evolution of species and the
development of biodiversity. And he addresses the destruction to
species and ecosystems by humans, accompanied by a plea for ways
to reverse this trend. 1992.
A Green History of the World: The Environment and the Collapse
of Great Civilizations  RC 36071
by Clive Ponting
read by Jake Williams
4 cassettes
A historian examines the relationships of past civilizations to
their environments. Ponting shows how agricultural and
industrial changes, accompanied by population growth, are linked
to the depletion of the earth's resources and to the rise and
fall of societies from ancient Egypt to the third world
countries of today. 1991.
Heaven Is under Our Feet  RC 35497
edited by Don Henley and Dave Marsh
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Billed as a book for Walden Woods, this collection of essays was
compiled to raise money to protect the development-threatened
woods made famous by Henry Thoreau. The concerned authors
include a number of celebrities such as Robert Redford, Cesar
Chavez, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Carter, Wallace Stegner, Tom Cruise,
Kirstie Alley, and Edward Kennedy. They discuss either Walden
Woods or other environmental problems. 1991.
Where the Buffalo Roam  RC 35976
by Anne Matthews
read by Sheena Gordon
2 cassettes
Urban planner Frank Popper and geographer Deborah Popper from
New Jersey noted the continuing distress and decline in the
Great Plains states--farms and ranches folding, people moving
away--and decided that this is an opportune time to revert a
large chunk of the area to grassland and a buffalo commons. As
the Poppers take their idea on the road, Matthews describes the
reactions they receive from midwestern audiences. 1992.
The Occult
Being-in-Dreaming  RC 37352
by Florinda Donner
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Anthropologist Donner's first exposure to sorcerers was
unplanned, but her initial contact with a group of _brujos_ and
_brujas_ in Mexico resulted in her spending twenty years
involved in the world that they felt she had been called to. She
explains her initiation into their universe and her state of
being-in-dreaming, where the line between consciousness and
dreaming becomes indistinguishable. Some strong language. 1991.
The Tarot: History, Mystery, and Lore  RC 36298
by Cynthia Giles
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
The author asserts that most people think of the tarot as a set
of cards used in fortune-telling. That is only part of the tarot
story. Giles offers an explanation of tarot cards; major and
minor arcana or secrets; ways to approach tarot; the history of
tarot, beginning around 1450; and tarot as a way of knowing.
Includes a discussion of various tarot decks. 1992.
Philosophy
The Ethics of Ambiguity  RC 34960
by Simone de Beauvoir
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
First published in 1948 by the French feminist, dramatist,
novelist, and philosopher. This brief position paper sums up her
thinking about existentialism--the twentieth-century philosophy
that centers on existence and the freedom and responsibility of
the individual. First, de Beauvoir discusses the absurdity of
the human condition. She then outlines the positive aspects of
ambiguity, concluding with an analysis of ethical choices. 1976.
From Religion to Philosophy: A Study in the Origins of Western
Speculation  RC 36014
by F.M. Cornford
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
A Cambridge classical scholar, writing in 1912, brings
evolutionary theory and ethnology to bear on the study of
pre-Socratic Greek culture. Cornford argues in behalf of
recognizing a relationship of continuity among the mythologies,
religions, philosophies, and science of the Greeks. 1912.
+Life's Little Instruction Book: Volume 2  RC 35899
by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
As soon as Brown completed his first list of advice and
observations and presented it to his college-bound son, he
realized he had more to say. He presents an additional 517
suggestions including believe in love at first sight; talk slow,
but think fast; plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends;
root for the home team; and don't let weeds grow around your
dreams. Bestseller 1993.
+Maybe (Maybe Not): Second Thoughts from a Secret Life  RC 35950
by Robert Fulghum
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
A low-key philosopher ponders mysteries of the mind with a sense
of humor. Fulghum contemplates how this twenty-four-hour drama,
based on thoughts that cross one's mind, plays out family
secrets, contradictory notions, and quantum physics while one is
fishing, playing chess, at a formal dinner, in the barbershop,
in a classroom, or sometimes even at church. Bestseller 1993.
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals  RC 36328
by Iris Murdoch
read by Jill Ferris
6 cassettes
A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders
the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy,
particularly metaphysics, and theology for guidance in living a
moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art,
literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious
choices that human beings make in daily living. 1992.
The Tao of Pooh  RC 36173
by Benjamin Hoff
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
Hoff considers A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh to be a Western
Taoist, "[his mind] emptied of the countless minute somethings
of small learning, and filled with the wisdom of the Great
Nothing, the Way of the Universe." This idea is illustrated with
excerpts from Milne's books and conversations between Hoff and
Pooh. Hoff recommends putting aside the ways of Eeyore, Rabbit,
and Owl, adopting instead the way of Pooh. Bestseller 1982.
The Te of Piglet  RC 36168
by Benjamin Hoff
read by Harold Parker
1 cassette
In a companion piece to _The Tao of Pooh (RC 36173)_, Hoff
continues his explanation of Taoism through A.A. Milne's
characters. Agonizing Piglet is chosen because he alone
undergoes the transformation of virtue into virtue stepping
out--Te. Passages from Milne's books and conversations between
Hoff and Piglet and Piglet's friends illustrate the need for a
return to Taoist philosophy before people destroy the earth.
Bestseller 1992.
Poetry
An Atlas of the Difficult World: Poems 1988-1991  RC 34980
by Adrienne Rich
read by Kathy Galt
1 cassette
The title poem is a montage of thirteen events in the everyday
but difficult life of common people in America. "This is the
cemetery of the poor who died for democracy" and "I know you are
reading this poem through your failing sight" reflect Rich in
this free-verse series, as she meditates on what can be done to
meet human needs. Some strong language. 1991.
Between Angels: Poems  RC 35759
by Stephen Dunn
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
This collection of poems is about the lives of ordinary people.
Dunn pays tribute to daily experiences, triggered by something
as mundane as a bumper sticker. Then again, he may pen a phrase,
a few lines, or even a whole poem about the poignancy he feels
walking the marshland, observing shore birds with his young
daughters. Poems in this volume are grouped under three
headings: leavings, variations, and urgencies. 1989.
The City in Which I Love You  RC 36806
by Li-Young Lee
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
In this Lamont Poetry Selection, awarded for an American poet's
second book, Lee takes the reader along the path of an
immigrant. Each newcomer brings stories, sometimes of cruelty,
as "the dry [stream] was clogged with bodies. I'm through with
memory," and sometimes of what has been left behind, as "I'll
measure time by losses and destructions." But then there is
hope, as in "birds, as you say, fly forward." 1990.
Collected Shorter Poems, 1946-1991  RC 35785
by Hayden Carruth
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Most of the poems in this collection were written over nearly
fifty years, although it includes more than thirty poems from
the late twentieth century. Carruth's admiration for a wide
variety of styles is reflected in lyrics, sonnets, meditations,
haiku, and satire. His subjects range from love, death, nature,
music, sex, war, and people and places in New England to wood
smoke. Some strong language. 1992.
The Complete Poems: 1927-1979  RC 36371
by Elizabeth Bishop
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The life's work of the American poet. Includes the collections
_A Cold Spring_, _Questions of Travel_, _Geography III_, the
Pulitzer Prize-winning _North and South_, uncollected poems,
translations, four poems published after her death, and some
poems never published. Two poems in _Poems Written in Youth_
first appeared in a school magazine, and her last poem was
published posthumously by the _New Yorker_. 1983.
Eva-Mary  RC 36637
by Linda McCarriston
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Themes of domestic violence and sexual abuse set the tone for
this collection of autobiographical poems. When a priest
admonished McCarriston to obey her father, she responded, "So I
put my soul to bed by itself, so far away that as a woman I
still can't find it." She depicts a flawed marriage in terms of
"lawful terror" and speaks of struggling to find a "morsel of
safety" in nature and in herself. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1991.
Firefall: Poems  RC 37002
by Mona Van Duyn
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
These poems were published at about the time that Mona Van Duyn
was named poet laureate of the United States. Some of the short
poems, which Van Duyn calls "minimalist sonnets," show this
much-honored midwesterner's love for the familiar, like
neighbors and dogs. Some of the longer works reveal her
awakening to the magic of words and her quietly nurtured love
affair with writing poetry. 1992.
Hotel Insomnia  RC 37392
by Charles Simic
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet, born in Yugoslavia,
creates a vision of the world developed through experiences and
memories that demands a state of alertness in the reader. He
conveys images of anguish in people one might meet at any time.
For example, in "The City," Simic observes a man screaming who
continues walking as if nothing has happened. Simic wonders if
he is beginning to resemble that man a little. 1992.
Hotel Lautremont  RC 36516
by John Ashbery
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
The title poem sets the tone for this collection of more than
eighty new works by a much-honored poet. The name refers to a
pseudonym used by an obscure French poet who spent his short
life in various hotels. The ephemeral nature of his life and the
ambiguity of his identity are recurring themes. Frequently using
everyday speech, Ashbery imitates the surrealistic style of the
poet alluded to in the title. Some strong language. 1992.
If I Had Wheels or Love: Collected Poems of Vassar Miller  RC
35637
by Vassar Miller
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
"I could make prayers or poems on and on . . . If I had wheels
or love, I would be gone." Lines such as these from the title
poem express the direct passion and spirituality of this poet.
The collection contains many examples of the Texas poet's
fondness for elegies and sonnets. Miller, who has had cerebral
palsy since birth, is also the author of _Despite This Flesh (RC
23634)_. 1991.
La Plata Cantata: Poems  RC 35958
by Jim Barnes
read by Edward C. Stern
1 cassette
The twelve poems in the title piece express a respect for
traditions. Another four poems conjure up images of a brother
killed in war. And six poems paint icons--some from real objects
and others from moments in the mind. Several poems create
experiences in very small places, such as Winnemucca, Nevada,
and Horsefly, British Columbia. This poet sees poems in subjects
others might easily miss. 1989.
Looking for Luck: Poems  RC 36018
by Maxine Kumin
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
In her tenth book of poems, this Pulitzer Prize-winner explores
her longtime fascination for the relationship between animals
and human beings. A brief prologue by Howard Nemerov and "Credo"
by Kumin introduce the concept of finding meaning in nature. She
continues to observe life on earth throughout the collection,
summing up her views in an epilogue titled "The Rendezvous."
1992.
Marathon: A Story of Endurance and Friendship  RC 32498
by Richard Harteis
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
When Pulitzer Prize-winning poet William Meredith suffered a
stroke in 1983, the author, his longtime lover and companion,
accepted the challenge of caring for him. As the role of
caregiver begins to take its toll on Harteis, he accepts another
challenge--to run the New York City Marathon. For Harteis,
running the marathon becomes a symbol for living. 1989.
No Nature: New and Selected Poems  RC 36010
by Gary Snyder
read by George Backman
1 cassette
A Pulitzer Prize-winning poet invites readers to "lay down these
words   Before your mind like rocks   placed solid . . . ."
Snyder's poems appeal to one's sense of place, to the presence
of one's self and others, and especially to the connection
between the human experience and the natural world as found on
the west coast. 1992.
Nurture: Poems  RC 34977
by Maxine Kumin
read by Gillian Wilson
1 cassette
The Pulitzer Prize-winning former Library of Congress Consultant
in Poetry divides this collection of poems into three parts:
"Catchment," "Place Names and Datelines," and "More Tribal
Poems." Part one is a selection of poems Kumin wrote in response
to the natural world, especially her relationship to animals;
part two contains nostalgic memories; and part three comprises
reflections on daily life. 1989.
On the Pulse of Morning  RC 36169
by Maya Angelou
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
The inaugural poem created and read by noted African-American
poet Maya Angelou for President William Jefferson Clinton on
January 20, 1993. She speaks of a rock, a river, and a tree as
symbols of a land once inhabited by now-extinct species. The
messages that these symbols deliver through the ages is that
each dawn brings new hope, especially the morning whose pulse
can be felt on "this fine day." Bestseller 1993.
Rapture: Poems  RC 36009
by Susan Mitchell
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Mitchell's poems often begin without hesitation, as in "So you
see, it was my favorite time for waking,..." or "Afterward, it
sent me back to that passage...." Images of water infuse her
settings--an ocean view in Havana, a canal in Florence. Ordinary
moments, such as carrying tuna sandwiches to work in brown
paper, are captured, and everyday events form a catalog of
experiences from which these poems are plucked. 1992.
Riding the Earthboy Forty: Poems  RC 33989
by James Welch
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Blackfoot poet Welch focuses on reservation life, relationships
between Native Americans and whites, and the beauty and cruelty
of nature in this collection. Some poems, such as "Arizona
Highways," explore his feelings of alienation from his own
people or from whites, as in "Plea to Those Who Matter." The
changing tone of the sometimes surrealistic poems reflects
bitterness, awe, and resignation. 1990.
Seeing through the Sun  RC 35809
by Linda Hogan
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
The poet is a Native American Chickasaw woman, who writes about
the ordinary things that she observes, such as the changing
weather or one daughter asleep in her arms and another who is
afraid of the dark. She frequently uses recurring images--sun,
hands, trees, horses, skin, dark--to interweave themes
connecting humanity and nature. And her poems progress from the
anxiety of "The Truth Is" to the wisdom of "Wall Songs." 1985.
Smoke from This Altar  RC 36645
by Louis L'Amour
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Before the prolific writer published his westerns and short
stories, a collection of his poetry appeared in Oklahoma in
1939. This edition includes poems newly collected by his family.
Lines from "Ship across the Sky," "Yacodhapura," and "Enchanted
Mesas" show L'Amour's predilection for writing about his
adventures, his travels, and the history and nature of the West.
1990.
Triple Crown: Chicano, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-American Poetry
RC 36343
by Roberto Durn and others
read by Robert Sams and Juan Ramirez
1 cassette
Three Americans of Hispanic ancestry offer poems reflecting
their cultural heritage. Chicano Roberto Durn presents a
selection entitled _Feeling the Red on My Way to the Rose
Instead_. Puerto Rican Judith Ortiz Cofer offers _Reaching for
the Mainland_, and Cuban Gustavo Prez Firmat contributes
_Carolina Cuban_. 1987.
Trying Conclusions: New and Selected Poems, 1961-1991  RC 36418
by Howard Nemerov
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Twenty-four poems from the final years of Nemerov's life,
including some written while he was poet laureate of the United
States. Also includes poems chosen by Nemerov from seven books
previously published over a twenty-five-year period. The poet
pokes fun at the irony of revered museum idols that are proved
to be fakes, at loyalty oaths, at academe, and at himself. Some
strong language. 1991.
What Work Is: Poems  RC 34000
by Philip Levine
read by Gillian Wilson
1 cassette
This volume won the 1991 _Los Angeles Times_ Book Award for
poetry. It is a collection celebrating the American worker, in
which Levine explores the inner life of unsung heroes in
unglamorous surroundings doing thankless jobs. He sees them
living "at the borders of dreams," sustained by thoughts that
"the day was ending," and examining "the faces on the bus, some
going to work and some coming back." 1991.
Politics
2903
Around the Cragged Hill: A Personal and Political Philosophy  RC
36383
by George F. Kennan
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Scholar, diplomat, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on
domestic politics and foreign policy. Observing how decisions
are reached and how the government is run, he suggests that
pressures of decision-making and running for office preempt time
for informed opinion. Kennan advocates formation of a Council of
State--a nonpolitical think tank or advisory board. Bestseller
1993.
The Campaign of the Century: Upton Sinclair's Race for Governor
of California and the Birth of Media Politics  RC 36704
by Greg Mitchell
read by Butch Hoover
5 cassettes
When a socialist writer ran for governor of California as a
Democrat in 1934, his vow to tax the wealthy and corporations
caused such panic among Republicans that they enlisted outside
help. This was the first campaign managed by the media who,
aided by the resources of Hollywood movie studios in particular,
ensured Sinclair's defeat. Some strong language. 1992.
The Chairman: John J. McCloy, the Making of the American
Establishment  RC 36755
by Kai Bird
read by Lou Harpenau
6 cassettes
John J. McCloy has been labeled one of the most influential
private citizens in America, serving as friend and advisor to
eight presidents and as lawyer, banker, and corporate officer.
Bird claims McCloy was also responsible during World War II for
not bombing railway lines to Auschwitz and for sending many
Japanese Americans to internment camps. Some strong language.
1992.
Churchill: A Life  RC 36039
by Martin Gilbert
read by Lou Harpenau
8 cassettes in 2 containers
The author was the principal contributor to the official eight-
volume biography completed in 1988. Gilbert chronicles
Churchill's Victorian childhood, his military service, his
political career, and his literary accomplishments, including a
Nobel Prize. With access to archives and the perspective of his
previous work, Gilbert also uses new material that appeared
after the earlier version was published. 1991.
The First Dissident: The Book of Job in Today's Politics  RC
36295
by William Safire
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Job has long been held as a model of patience, but this author
sees his suffering as "a political metaphor for the modern
dissident's principled resistance to authoritarian rule."
Safire, a political columnist for the _New York Times_, turns
the biblical story about God's test of an innocent man into a
handbook on how to protest injustice and when to listen to the
voices of power. 1992.
+Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress  RC 35945
by John L. Jackley
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional
aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside
seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what
he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what
happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises,
postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns.
Strong language. 1992.
Hillary Clinton: The Inside Story  RC 37186
by Judith Warner
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Using excerpts from Clinton's past interviews and comments from
her friends and colleagues, Warner details the evolution of the
first lady--from conservative teenager to liberal college
student to lawyer, mother, activist, and politician's wife.
Clinton's strong personality and intellect appear to have made
her a success in her own right, and they are portrayed as
crucial elements in Bill Clinton's rise to the top. Bestseller
1993.
Legacy to Power: Senator Russell Long of Louisiana  RC 37254
by Robert Mann
read by Rick Foucheux
4 cassettes
Chronicles the political and personal life of the senator from
his birth in 1918 to his retirement in 1987. The author, a
former Long Senate aide, begins with Long's early years as heir
to his family's political dynasty after the assassination of his
father, Governor Huey Long. He then traces Long's career as one
of the most powerful and effective members of Congress under
eight U.S. presidents. 1992.
+The Line of Fire: From Washington to the Gulf, the Politics and
Battles of the New Military  RC 35933
by William J. Crowe and David Chanoff
read by John Rayburn
3 cassettes
A navy man's perspective on how the U.S. military and the world
have changed. Crowe chronicles the progression of his career
from midshipman to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He
analyzes major events, explains decisions, ponders the
friendship of a former cold war enemy, and voices concerns for
the future. Bestseller 1993.
The Lobbyists: How Influence Peddlers Get Their Way in
Washington  RC 36221
by Jeffrey H. Birnbaum
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
The _Wall Street Journal_ reporter begins with a history of
lobbying. Birnbaum, who stalked lobbyists for more than a year,
observes the relationship between lawmakers and representatives
of commercial and special interests. He demonstrates how
financial support buys access and influence for some, while
pressure from nonprofit groups is also powerful. Some strong
language. Bestseller 1992.
Out of Control: Global Turmoil on the Eve of the Twenty-first
Century  RC 36530
by Zbigniew Brzezinski
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Presidential adviser on national security, professor, and world
traveler predicts a new political and economic alliance in which
the United Nations will play a greater role. The author
characterizes the twentieth century as one of death, insanity,
and failed utopias, warning that survival requires a return to
globally relevant virtues. Bestseller 1993.
Pandaemonium: Ethnicity in International Politics  RC 36838
by Daniel Patrick Moynihan
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
Senator and scholar traces the history of ethnic conflict.
Moynihan asserts he predicted the disintegration of the Soviet
Union and warned world leaders about the potential for
nationalistic violence, and that his intellectual opinions were
underestimated until some of his theories became reality. He
warns that minority rights and legitimate national borders must
be protected. 1993.
The Samson Option: Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign
Policy  RC 37354
by Seymour M. Hersh
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Describing how Israel, decade by decade, "secretly amassed a
large nuclear arsenal while Washington looked the other way,"
Hersh claims that rather than benign neglect, this was a
conscious policy of ignoring reality. If threatened with
destruction, Israel would now have Samson's option of bringing
their enemy down with them. Some strong language. 1992.
Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age
RC 36121
by Jimmy Carter
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
President Carter recounts how he learned about dirty politics
when he ran for a Georgia senate seat in 1962. He describes how
the lessons of that corrupt campaign awakened a "do what you
know to be right" sense that followed him into the White House,
and how his continuing desire to serve fuels his work with the
Atlanta Project, an effort designed to improve the quality of
life in inner cities. 1992.
Waltzing Matilda: The Life and Times of Nebraska Senator Robert
Kerrey  RC 36910
by Ivy Harper
read by Miriam Wagner
3 cassettes
Nebraskan Robert Kerrey was one of the contenders for the
democratic presidential nomination in 1992. His political
history includes a term as Nebraska's governor and a seat in the
United States Senate, but he is also well known for his
relationship with actress Debra Winger and for a Vietnam war
injury which resulted in the amputation of his lower leg. 1992.
Psychology and Self-Help
After Great Pain: A New Life Emerges  RC 36903
by Diane Cole
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
When Cole was in college, her boyfriend underwent difficult
surgery and cancer treatment. As he recovered, her mother was
diagnosed with cancer and died a year later. Cole endured
further despair, first as a hostage and later with failed
pregnancies and infertility. She describes the grieving and
maturing process that eventually allowed her to come to peace
with her life and to regain an optimistic attitude. 1992.
Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness
in Everyday Life  RC 35802
by Thomas Moore
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
The author combines his experience as a monk, a psychotherapist,
and a writer with his studies in music, philosophy, and
psychology to provide this guide to a richer inner life. Moore
challenges many accepted self-help theories and examines the
connection to spiritual values in older concepts, suggesting
ways to become more attentive to one's "soulful" life.
Bestseller 1992.
Creating Love: The Next Great Stage of Growth  RC 36093
by John Bradshaw
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Building on the "inner child" theme developed in _Homecoming (RC
31960)_, Bradshaw devotes a portion of this book to one's need
to replace the false self created by "mystification" with a
foundation of "soulful" love. He follows this with practical
steps that an individual can take to develop loving
relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and one's
personal and spiritual self. Bestseller 1992.
The Dance of Deception: Pretending and Truth-Telling in Women's
Lives  RC 37203
by Harriet Goldhor Lerner
read by Pat McDermott
2 cassettes
A psychotherapist uses clients' experiences to discuss the
effects she believes culturally taught deception and secrecy can
have on women's lives. These effects range from simple confusion
caused by the practice of using only the term vagina when
referring to female genitalia to the less straightforward
problems arising from not knowing pertinent facts about family
history. She examines when and how to tell the truth. 1993.
The Devils of Loudun  RC 35570
by Aldous Huxley
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Probes a bizarre episode from ecclesiastical history: the rise
and precipitate fall of Urbain Grandier, a handsome, lascivious
parson of seventeenth-century Loudun, who is accused of
witchcraft by a convent of nuns. Huxley incorporates the
insights of psychology and his own speculations on good and evil
into the story. 1952.
Divorce among the Gulls: An Uncommon Look at Human Nature  RC
33985
by William Jordan
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Seventeen essays in which the author concludes that studying
animals sometimes reveals aspects of human behavior and that
humans often behave like other creatures in the animal kingdom.
For example, he finds humorous parallels between the threatening
songs of mockingbirds and the territorial squabbles of humans.
Jordan uses his scientific training to present details about the
nature of nature. 1991.
Excess Baggage: Getting Out of Your Own Way  RC 36105
by Judith Sills
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
Psychologist Sills believes that "we can't ignore ourselves and
get on with living because we keep getting in our own way" and
that the key to happiness is seeing the world and ourselves as
they really are. She notes the characteristics that trip people
up: needing to be right, feeling superior, dreading rejection,
creating drama, and cherishing rage. Sills describes how to
recognize and overcome these traits. Bestseller 1993.
+Girl, Interrupted  RC 35948
by Susanna Kaysen
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Kaysen describes two years spent in expensive McLean Hospital as
a patient with mental illness. She was admitted at eighteen by a
doctor who, after a twenty-minute conversation, told Kaysen she
needed to rest for a couple of weeks. Years later, Kaysen
learned from hospital records just what her "illness" was. The
title is from a Vermeer painting that made very different
impressions on her before and after the hospital stay. Strong
language. Bestseller 1993.
Happiness Is a Choice  RC 36913
by Barry Neil Kaufman
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
A director of the Option Institute and Fellowship outlines his
philosophy for becoming happy. He describes how one can decide
to select happiness, whatever the personal circumstances.
Success stories punctuate the text, which is followed by
suggestions for making happiness a priority in one's life. 1991.
Healing and the Mind  RC 36167
by Bill Moyers
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
A television journalist interviews patients and practitioners of
Eastern and Western medicine, questioning the relationships
between mind and body and between illness and health. Moyers
explores techniques as ancient as herbal treatments and the
control of the force of chi, and as modern as alternative
therapy programs that promote physical and mental well-being.
This volume is a companion to the PBS series. Bestseller 1993.
I'm Dysfunctional, You're Dysfunctional: The Recovery Movement
and Other Self-Help Fashions  RC 37048
by Wendy Kaminer
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
Critiques the self-styled experts dispensing their theories to
an eager public. Kaminer identifies trends, such as the
proliferation of books about addictive behavior, the growth of
support groups, and the increasing desire to tell all on
television. But her real purpose is to analyze the social
implications of the rush to easy answers. 1992.
In the Mind's Eye: Visual Thinkers, Gifted People with Learning
Difficulties, Computer Images, and the Ironies of Creativity  RC
35003
by Thomas G. West
read by Maxine Wasserman
4 cassettes
A layman explores the apparent correlation between unusual
creativity and learning problems related to words and numbers,
noting that creative people rely on visual thinking. He profiles
some well-known examples, such as Einstein and Churchill, and
sees advantages of visual thinking in manipulating computer
graphics. 1991.
+Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for
Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your
Relationships  RC 35918
by John Gray
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Therapist Gray describes what he perceives to be fundamental
differences in how men and women communicate. Provided are
instructions on translating what the other sex is saying and
responding in an appropriate manner to improve relationships.
Bestseller 1992.
The Mismeasure of Woman  RC 36836
by Carol Tavris
read by Lynn Schrichte
3 cassettes
A social psychologist discusses why women are not inferior to,
superior to, nor the same as men. Tavris considers how women are
perceived by the male-dominated medical professions, where, she
asserts, the research yardstick by which normalcy is measured
remains male. Calling for the study of the real differences
between men and women, the author makes a plea for equal
acceptance. 1992.
Music and the Mind  RC 36544
by Anthony Storr
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
A British psychiatrist examines how music affects humans and
questions why it is so important to our culture. An amateur
musician knowledgeable about classical music, Storr ponders
theories about the origins of music, takes a scientific look at
its relationship to the mind and body, and studies its role in
developing the intellect. The author expresses his ideas in
language accessible to the lay reader. 1992.
The Only Gift: Thoughts on the Meaning of Friends and Friendship
RC 36688
by Arnold R. Beisser
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
A clinical professor in psychiatry, Beisser continues his series
of inspirational books that also includes _A Graceful Passage
(RC 32768)_. He focuses on the importance of friends in his
life, describing various friendships--from the twins he knew in
kindergarten, to the doctor who volunteered his help at the
onset of Beisser's polio, to the therapist and colleague who
helped Beisser come to terms with his paralysis. 1991.
Real Magic: Creating Miracles in Everyday Life  RC 36405
by Wayne W. Dyer
read by Harold Parker
3 cassettes
Stating that when the student is ready the teacher will come,
Dyer explains how to achieve miracles through a unity of purpose
and belief. This involves accepting the concept of eternity,
becoming spiritual (in touch with the invisible dimension rather
than limited by the physical senses), and learning to meditate
and visualize. These skills are then applied to relationships,
life's obstacles, and physical health. 1992.
Scent: The Mysterious and Essential Powers of Smell  RC 36199
by Annick Le Gurer
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Le Gurer, who has a doctorate in cultural anthropology from the
Sorbonne, investigates the effect scent has had on humans and
animals from ancient Egypt to the 1990s. She quotes from such
authors as Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Proust in her discussion of
the alluring power of aroma, scent's effect on rejection and
recognition of others, and the alleged curative powers of smell.
1992.
The Seat of the Soul  RC 36911
by Gary Zukav
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
The author refers to the type of person who puts mind over heart
as a "five-sensory human," one less open to intuitive thinking.
And he contrasts this type with the "multisensory" individual,
who seeks fulfillment in spirituality. Using such notions as
karma, intuition, and trust, Zukav attempts to describe the
spiritual evolution of the human species, although he says an
adequate vocabulary has not yet emerged for this purpose. 1989.
Smart for Life: How to Improve Your Brain Power at Any Age  RC
36407
by Michael D. Chafetz
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A research psychologist's guide to increased mental ability.
Chafetz stresses the importance of proper sleep, nutrition, and
physical fitness, and the negative aspects of drugs. He focuses
on ways to enlarge both memory and mental capacity, to expand
language and creative skills, and to increase logic. Includes
suggested brain exercises. 1992.
Solving the Self-Esteem Puzzle: A Guide for Moving from Piece to
Peace  RC 34984
by Deborah Melaney Hazelton
read by Miriam Wagner
1 cassette
A blind mental-health counselor offers advice on improving
self-awareness, focusing on the effect self-esteem has on
personal relationships, on how we feel about our environment,
and on life's meaning. She guides the reader through
introspective examination of the component parts of life,
endeavoring to fit the puzzle pieces together. Contains explicit
sexual terms. 1991.
+A World Waiting to Be Born: Civility Rediscovered  RC 35903
by M. Scott Peck
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace
and within the family. He presents case histories of counseling
sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how
people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on
others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests
submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the
broad picture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.
You Are Psychic: The Free Soul Method  RC 36719
by Pete A. Sanders, Jr.
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
A scientist's method for expanding one's higher sensory powers.
Sanders outlines the elements he developed for the training
center Free Soul. He explains how to decide whether one is more
receptive to feeling, intuition, hearing, or vision. Beyond the
basics, some of the related topics he discusses are body
language, self-healing, and the soul. He also responds to common
questions about psychic phenomena. 1989.
You Don't Have to Suffer: A Handbook for Moving beyond Life's
Crises  RC 36808
by Judy Tatelbaum
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
The author believes that what happens in life when one is faced
with grief or other difficult situations is up to the
individual. Her message is "choose: choose life, not suffering!"
She states that one must effect closure on the past, leave
behind emotional baggage, have a reason for living, and stop
negative thinking. She lists nine tools one might use in the
healing process. 1989.
Religion
The American Religion: The Emergence of the Post-Christian
Nation  RC 35618
by Harold Bloom
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
A literary critic examines the texts of several denominations,
focusing on the doctrinal aspects that display singularly
American characteristics. Bloom arrives at a national faith that
emphasizes the importance of the individual. This "American
religion" rejects traditional Christian beliefs and rituals and
is most closely allied with gnosticism. 1992.
Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness
in Everyday Life  RC 35802
by Thomas Moore
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
The author combines his experience as a monk, a psychotherapist,
and a writer with his studies in music, philosophy, and
psychology to provide this guide to a richer inner life. Moore
challenges many accepted self-help theories and examines the
connection to spiritual values in older concepts, suggesting
ways to become more attentive to one's "soulful" life.
Bestseller 1992.
Christianity Comes to the Americas, 1492-1776  RC 36107
by Charles H. Lippy and others
read by David Impastato
4 cassettes
The authors, two religion professors and one former seminary
college president, examine the influence of Britain, France, and
Spain on the development of Christianity in the Americas.
Accounts of Jesuits, Puritans, and other resolute individuals
who came to the New World demonstrate how these religious people
adapted their practices to the communities in which they
labored. 1992.
The Churching of America, 1776-1990: Winners and Losers in Our
Religious Economy  RC 36803
by Roger Finke and Rodney Stark
read by Ronald B. Meyer
3 cassettes
Two sociologists explore the evolution of churches in America,
challenging some traditional misconceptions along the way. The
authors assert that more Americans than ever before are
churchgoers, but that mainline religions tend to lose members to
competing sectarian churches that are less theologically refined
and more unworldly. 1992.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception  RC 35752
by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
The authors, basing their study mainly on the work of biblical
scholar Robert Eisenman, advance some new theories on the roots
of Judaism and Christianity. They also discuss the discovery of
the scrolls in caves at Qumran, and why segments of the academic
community have been able to maintain close control over the
information provided by the documents. 1991.
The Double Vision: Language and Meaning in Religion  RC 35553
by Northrop Frye
read by David Impastato
1 cassette
The author contrasts the physical or natural view of language,
nature, time, and God with the spiritual or religious one. Using
similes, often from music, and metaphors taken from poetry, Frye
shows how the single, natural vision is impoverishing and
ultimately destroys all that makes sense. The double vision that
can be created in our minds and hearts, on the other hand, makes
everything possible through love. 1991.
+Embraced by the Light  RC 35949
by Betty J. Eadie and Curtis Taylor
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
At thirty-one, Eadie, who was also declared dead during a
childhood illness, had a near-death episode while hospitalized
after a hysterectomy. Her memories include meeting with Jesus
Christ and being advised by him and by angels, feeling reluctant
to return to earth upon being told she had been taken
prematurely, and a visitation by demons. She describes changes
in her life since the experience. Bestseller 1992.
From Religion to Philosophy: A Study in the Origins of Western
Speculation  RC 36014
by F.M. Cornford
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
A Cambridge classical scholar, writing in 1912, brings
evolutionary theory and ethnology to bear on the study of
pre-Socratic Greek culture. Cornford argues in behalf of
recognizing a relationship of continuity among the mythologies,
religions, philosophies, and science of the Greeks. 1912.
The Great Code: The Bible and Literature  RC 35246
by Northrop Frye
read by David Impastato
2 cassettes
A professor of English literature examines the Old and New
Testaments as repositories of myth and metaphor and shows how
this basic knowledge can enhance the reading of Western
literature. He discusses the language people use in talking
about the Bible and emphasizes its structural unity. 1982.
Heaven on Earth  RC 37103
by Michael D'Antonio
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
The author spent a year visiting American New Age centers. He
describes their philosophy, in which, he states, what matters
most is each individual's life. He visited Philadelphia, where
the spirit Lazaris appears to speak through Jach Pursel; the
California Sierras, where he met environmental spiritualist
Ayisha Homolka; and New York City's Whole Life Expo, where
Timothy Leary and Bernie Siegel were on the program. Some strong
language. 1992.
The Hiding Places of God  RC 36054
by John Cornwell
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
When a recurring religious dream became reality, Cornwell, an
agnostic, was shaken. As a journalist, he was skeptical, but he
determined to find explanations for his vision and for the
visions and miracles experienced by others. He traveled
throughout the world to interview persons who claimed to have
had contact with a divine being. 1991.
Life's Not Fair but God Is Good  RC 36930
by Robert H. Schuller
read by Arnie Warren
2 cassettes
Schuller, pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in California, offers
guidelines for keeping one's faith when confronted by situations
indicating "life's not fair." In addition to providing
self-esteem boosters and hints for thankful thinking, he
advises, "Don't confuse the facts of life with the acts of God!"
and "If the picture of your life is askew, start by fixing your
perspective!" 1991.
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals  RC 36328
by Iris Murdoch
read by Jill Ferris
6 cassettes
A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders
the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy,
particularly metaphysics, and theology for guidance in living a
moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art,
literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious
choices that human beings make in daily living. 1992.
The Mind of God: The Scientific Basis for a Rational World  RC
36802
by Paul Davies
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A professor of mathematical physics delves into the
philosophical and religious implications that arise out of the
scientific study of the universe. Davies discusses the origin
and evolution of the universe; analyzes the nature of life and
consciousness; and poses fundamental questions about the
existence of God, the laws of nature, and the role of science in
unlocking the secrets of the cosmos. 1992.
Preacher: Billy Sunday and Big-Time American Evangelism  RC
36035
by Roger A. Bruns
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
Billy Sunday--a poor, uneducated Iowa farm boy--played baseball
for the Chicago White Stockings before the end of the nineteenth
century. Then he found Jesus. For the next forty years "Billy"
preached the gospel to mass audiences. His revivalist
style--part preacher, part entertainer--is often credited with
creating the mold for subsequent evangelists. 1992.
Religion and Nationalism in Soviet and East European Politics:
Christianity under Stress, Volume 3  RC 35780
edited by Pedro Ramet
read by Frank Coffee
4 cassettes
According to Ramet, each writer in this book believes that
religious organizations reinforce ethnic sentiment and vice
versa, and that this dynamic is a source of hostility in the
communist world. Authors examine the relationship between
Christianity and states from Armenia to Slovakia. Sequel to
_Catholicism and Politics in Communist Societies (RC 35405)_.
1989.
The Republic of Many Mansions: Foundations of American Religious
Thought  RC 37003
by Denise Lardner Carmody and John Tully Carmody
read by David Impastato
2 cassettes
Examines three major trends in the history of religions in
America from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. The
authors explore the lives of Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Jefferson,
and William James, whose beliefs
represented--respectively--Puritan ideas, the tenets of the
Enlightenment, and the philosophy of pragmatism. 1990.
Saving Remnants: Feeling Jewish in America  RC 37083
by Sara Bershtel and Allen Graubard
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Although born Jewish, as adults the authors had no explicit
connections to Judaism. Later, each developed an increasing
interest in Judaism, and over ten years they interviewed a
number of Jews about their involvement in Jewishness. The
resulting essays show the authors' belief that though a spark of
renewal exists, there is no sustained commitment to Judaism.
Some strong language. 1992.
Silent Lamp: The Thomas Merton Story  RC 36145
by William H. Shannon
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
A Merton scholar recounts the lifelong internal and external
paths of the teacher, writer, and Trappist monk of Gethsemani
Abbey, Kentucky. Shannon provides eight chronologies listing
events and experiences in Merton's life. Most of this biography,
however, is devoted to his spiritual evolution, including his
cultivation of the ideas expressed in his numerous books and
letters. 1992.
The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation  RC 35016
by Charles Alexander Eastman
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
A reflection on the religious life of a typical Native American
before the white man's appearance. The author examines childhood
teachings, describing God as the "Great Mystery" to be
worshipped in solitude. He discusses the absence of an organized
church, the basic ideas of morality, the unwritten scriptures,
and the customs concerning death. By the author of _From the
Deep Woods to Civilization (RC 34328)_. 1911.
The Spirituals and the Blues: An Interpretation  RC 34985
by James H. Cone
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Of all the musical forms that have grown out of the
African-American experience, theologian James Cone sees
spirituals and the blues ("secular spirituals") as the most
authentic expressions of humanity, essential for identity and
survival in the struggle against slavery and segregation. He
suggests that this musical message is now expressed in gospel
music, jazz, and rap. 1991.
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying  RC 36890
by Sogyal Rinpoche
read by Gordon Gould
4 cassettes
Buddhist spiritual leader Rinpoche maintains that most
westerners need a fundamental change in attitude toward death
and dying--they need to understand the truth of impermanence. He
discusses practicing to prepare for death and helping others
with death. He stresses his belief in the importance of the
dying person's last thoughts being filled with positive emotions
and sacred feelings while the person lets go of grasping,
yearning, and attachment. 1992.
Troubling Biblical Waters: Race, Class, and Family  RC 36325
by Cain Hope Felder
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A scholarly assessment of the significance of the Bible for
African Americans and the importance of African Americans in the
development of Christianity. The author focuses on issues of
racial pluralism in the Bible, on Old and New Testament mandates
for social justice, and on other biblical teachings concerning
the human family and its survival. 1989.
When You Can't Come Back: A Story of Courage and Grace  RC 35810
by Dave and Jan Dravecky and Ken Gire
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
In the sequel to _Comeback (RC 34849)_, retired baseball player
Dave Dravecky and his wife Jan relate their ordeal when Dave's
cancer returned and his arm was eventually amputated after other
procedures failed. Once again, their faith helped them through
the trauma but also proved to be a temporary stumbling block
when Jan's depression required medical help. 1992.
+A World Waiting to Be Born: Civility Rediscovered  RC 35903
by M. Scott Peck
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace
and within the family. He presents case histories of counseling
sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how
people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on
others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests
submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the
broad picture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.
Your God Is Too Small  RC 36922
by J.B. Phillips
read by Gillian Wilson
1 cassette
The author addresses the concepts of God held by many
Christians, claiming these ideas are too childlike or inadequate
for adult experiences and lives. He then suggests ways in which
people can find the "real God, who is big enough for all their
needs." 1953.
Science and Technology
Artificial Life: The Quest for a New Creation  RC 36701
by Steven Levy
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
The author of _Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution (RC
22896432)_ reviews the work of many specialists, beginning with
the pioneering efforts that resulted in the electronic digital
computer. Levy then traces the practice of science by computer
and the computer's ability to simulate living organisms, analyze
complex data, and predict behavior better than the most clever
human beings. 1992.
Assembling California  RC 36170
by John McPhee
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
In a fourth volume on geology, McPhee focuses on the work of
geologist Eldridge Moores and the effect of plate tectonics on
what is now California. In explaining to McPhee "what happened
to create California where no surviving rock had been before,"
Moores discusses roadcuts of California's Interstate 80 and the
terrain of distant Cyprus and northern Greece. Bestseller 1993.
Bad Science: The Short Life and Weird Times of Cold Fusion  RC
37221
by Gary Taubes
read by Butch Hoover
4 cassettes
In March 1989, the president of the University of Utah announced
that B. Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann had discovered cold
fusion. Over the next year, scientists around the world would
spend millions trying to duplicate the discovery. Taubes
interviewed almost 300 people, including scientists and
journalists, and provides an account of this dubious claim about
energy that played to the scientific world. 1993.
_Black Holes and Baby Universes_ and Other Essays  RC 37438
by Stephen Hawking
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
The physicist presents autobiographical sketches, a transcript
of a "Desert Island Discs" broadcast on which he was the guest
castaway, and scientific articles that range from his philosophy
of science to his dream of finding a complete theory of the
universe. The essays reflect changes in the author's long battle
with motor neuron disease and insights into science and space.
Bestseller 1993.
The Correspondence between Sir George Gabriel Stokes and Sir
William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs: Volume 2, 1870-1901  RC
35702
edited by David B. Wilson
read by Christopher Hurt
4 cassettes
Additional letters continue to illustrate the association
between these two colleagues, who were also close friends,
revealing their shared interest in scientific research for a
period of more than fifty years. They were participants in and
witnesses to dramatic changes in Britain's scientific
institutions during the Victorian era. 1990.
The Correspondence between Sir George Gabriel Stokes and Sir
William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs: Volume 1, 1846-1869  RC
35701
edited by David B. Wilson
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
Letters form the communication between these old Cambridge
friends when one stays on and the other moves to Glasgow. As
their respective careers develop, their extensive correspondence
reveals the roles of the two colleagues in the fields of optics,
X-rays, hydrodynamics, electrical theory, and other aspects of
Victorian science. 1990.
The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica  RC 36818
by David G. Campbell
read by Ronald B. Meyer
2 cassettes
Research biologist Campbell spent three summers in Antarctica at
a Brazilian scientific station. Delving into topics ranging from
Antarctic parasites to the camaraderie of his fellow scientists,
he voices a scientific as well as a poetic appreciation of the
ice-covered continent and all its denizens.Winner of a Houghton
Mifflin Literary Fellowship Award. 1992.
Divorce among the Gulls: An Uncommon Look at Human Nature  RC
33985
by William Jordan
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Seventeen essays in which the author concludes that studying
animals sometimes reveals aspects of human behavior and that
humans often behave like other creatures in the animal kingdom.
For example, he finds humorous parallels between the threatening
songs of mockingbirds and the territorial squabbles of humans.
Jordan uses his scientific training to present details about the
nature of nature. 1991.
Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman  RC 36181
by James Gleick
read by K.D. Henry
5 cassettes
Portrait of a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and all-around
colorful character. Explores Feynman's relentless quest for
answers, including his involvement with the Los Alamos atomic
bomb project. Also discusses Feynman's extensive interests, from
educational reform to dreams; accomplishments, from playing
drums to safe-cracking; and the nature of "the most original
mind of his generation." 1992.
The Great Deep: The Sea and Its Thresholds  RC 36074
by James Hamilton-Paterson
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
A swimmer discovers that he is drifting alone in the Pacific, no
longer tethered to his fishing boat and thinks "this cannot be
happening to me." In a series of essays, the swimmer reflects on
the sea's life forms; on sea-related superstitions, mysteries,
and secrets; and on the relationships of humans to the sea, even
as he considers his own predicament. His mood alternates from
thoughtful to despairing. 1992.
In the Shadow of Man  RC 34981
by Jane Goodall
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The author describes the chimpanzee group she studied during ten
years of field observation in the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee
Reserve in Tanzania. Living among the chimpanzees, she recorded
their individual personalities and observed social, sexual, and
family patterns. Followed by _Through a Window: My Thirty Years
with the Chimpanzees of Gombe (RC 34982)_. 1988.
Joseph Banks: A Life  RC 36678
by Patrick O'Brian
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
Author of the Aubrey-Maturin series sketches this portrait of an
eighteenth-century naturalist and explorer. As a young botanist,
Joseph Banks was a passenger on the _Endeavour_, commanded by
Captain Cook, when Australia was discovered. Later elected
president of the Royal Society, a post once held by Isaac
Newton, Banks developed London's Kew Gardens. And as an
independently wealthy man, he supported talented youths and
distressed scholars. 1993.
Mapping Our Genes: The Genome Project and the Future of Medicine
RC 36761
by Lois Wingerson
read by Lydia Humphries
3 cassettes
A science writer's introduction, for the nonspecialist, to a
research project that seeks to document the genetic makeup of
certain families with inherited diseases. Wingerson is
supportive of the program, but reveals that controversies have
arisen over the time and expense of the project, over
questionable findings, and over ethical issues. 1990.
The Mind of God: The Scientific Basis for a Rational World  RC
36802
by Paul Davies
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A professor of mathematical physics delves into the
philosophical and religious implications that arise out of the
scientific study of the universe. Davies discusses the origin
and evolution of the universe; analyzes the nature of life and
consciousness; and poses fundamental questions about the
existence of God, the laws of nature, and the role of science in
unlocking the secrets of the cosmos. 1992.
The Mind's Sky: Human Intelligence in a Cosmic Context  RC 35028
by Timothy Ferris
read by Jack Carroll
2 cassettes
An investigation of the intellect and the infinite from two
innovative branches of research--neuroscience and SETI, or the
search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Ferris prepares the
reader for his argument that the human brain and the universe
are complementary sources of information and that the individual
mind is a galaxy of different intelligences. 1992.
The Music of the Spheres: Music, Science, and the Natural Order
of the Universe  RC 36839
by Jamie James
read by Ronald B. Meyer
2 cassettes
Music critic and science writer returns us to the birth of
Western civilization to show the overlap of music and science.
He traces the dissolution of this union through the Romantic
period. Admitting the danger of synthesizing wisdom about one's
own time, the author contends that the focus of his
contemporaries is once again on the relationship between science
and music. 1993.
One Thousand One Things Everyone Should Know about Science  RC
35658
by James Trefil
read by Randy Atcher
3 cassettes
An educator and National Public Radio commentator presents short
essays on scientific topics. Some are isolated bits of
information, such as how one rotten apple really can spoil the
barrel. Others range from short factual statements to extended
passages on topics such as the formation of the earth. 1992.
The Origins of Natural Science in America: The Essays of George
Brown Goode  RC 35831
by George Brown Goode
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Nineteenth-century head of what is now the Smithsonian's
National Museum of Natural History writes about the growth of
American natural and physical sciences. Additional essays
preserve Goode's views on a museum's mission to balance the
preservation of scientific achievements with the needs of the
public. Includes a biographical introduction. 1901.
Origins Reconsidered: In Search of What Makes Us Human  RC 36503
by Richard Leakey and Roger Lewin
read by Lou Harpenau
3 cassettes
Paleoanthropologist and science writer report on the 1984
discovery of the skeleton of "Turkana boy," who died 1.5 million
years ago in present-day Kenya. The authors explore the
distinction of this skeleton among other fossils and reflect on
how the brain has developed human consciousness and the ability
to create and to communicate. 1992.
The Pill, Pygmy Chimps, and Degas' Horse: The Autobiography of
Carl Djerassi  RC 36518
by Carl Djerassi
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Scientist; developer of cortisone and the Pill; chemistry
professor; businessman; and author of poetry and fiction,
including _Cantor's Dilemma (RC 31438)_. Djerassi, the son of
Jewish doctors, fled Vienna when he was sixteen and completed
his education in America. He chronicles his multifaceted careers
and increasingly focuses on becoming a better human being. 1992.
Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage  RC 36760
by William Rathje and Cullen Murphy
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A summary of the research conducted and discoveries made over
the course of two decades by the University of Arizona Garbage
Project archaeologists, who feel that "if we can come to
understand our discards then we will better understand the world
in which we live." Their sites are landfills and, for more
demographic clarity, individual garbage containers. The authors
also discuss recycling. 1992.
Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science  RC 36026
by Michael White and John Gribbin
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
A physicist turned science writer and the head of scientific
studies in a university coauthor this biography and study of the
physicist. They cover the early indications of Hawking's genius
through the brilliant theories he has developed during his
career, explaining difficult subjects in accessible language.
They also discuss his battle with the effects of Lou Gehrig's
disease. 1992.
Stephen Hawking: Quest for a Theory of the Universe  RC 36499
by Kitty Ferguson
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease while in his early twenties,
Hawking not only defied predictions of an early death, but
married, had children, and became a scientific superstar.
Hawking's wit, genius, and determination to succeed despite his
disabilities shine through in this biography. The author also
explains many of Hawking's concepts, including black holes and
space-time. For high school and older readers. 1991.
Strange Weather: Culture, Science, and Technology in the Age of
Limits  RC 35669
by Andrew Ross
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
A cultural critic examines the influence of the practices and
ideas of several scientific countercultures. Ross focuses on the
claims made for science and technology and how these groups
accept or contest such claims. He selects topics of general
interest, such as computer hacking, global warming, and New Age
perspectives, and discusses each in lay language. 1991.
Teller's War: The Top-Secret Story behind the Star Wars
Deception  RC 35578
by William J. Broad
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Broad, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, examines Edward Teller's
role in the U.S. Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars). Broad
considers Teller's desire for fame and his roles as a creator of
the hydrogen bomb, architect of the cold war, and advisor to
presidents. He contends that Teller's misjudgments resulted in
the United States wasting billions of dollars. 1992.
They All Laughed...: From Light Bulbs to Lasers; the Fascinating
Stories behind the Great Inventions That Have Changed Our Lives
RC 36905
by Ira Flatow
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
The science talk show host for National Public Radio explores
behind-the-scenes stories about twenty-four inventions and the
people responsible for them. Flatow combines historical facts
with details about individuals who made accidental discoveries
and those who developed ideas born of necessity. 1992.
The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human
Animal  RC 36051
by Jared Diamond
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
Diamond traces the evolution of the human species, less than two
percent of whose genetic makeup differs from that of
chimpanzees. He explores similarities and puzzling, unique
aspects of human nature such as language, art, menopause, and
genocide. His hope is that an understanding of human activities
will foster the political will to solve the problems created by
modern man. 1992.
Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe
RC 34982
by Jane Goodall
read by Nancy Newell Kline
3 cassettes
The author of the celebrated _In the Shadow of Man (RC 34981)_,
which covers her first ten years at Gombe, continues the account
of her observations over the next two decades. Although readers
learn what has happened to chimps met previously, the focus here
is on their offspring. Goodall discusses relationships between
mothers and children and in power plays, sex, war, and love.
1990.
Under the Sea Wind  RC 35033
by Rachel L. Carson
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
First published in 1941, this classic depicts a naturalist's
view of life. Carson describes a portion of North Carolina's
coast; the life history and adventures of Scomber, a mackerel;
and the life course of Anguilla, an eel, as it travels from
coastal river to deep sea bottom. Scientific information is
presented in the form of an adventure story introducing other
sea creatures. Includes a glossary. 1969.
Shakespeare
Cymbeline  RC 35678
by William Shakespeare
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
A seventeenth-century tragicomedy about Cymbeline, a British
king, who banishes his daughter Imogen's husband Posthumus in
disapproval of their secret marriage. The queen, second wife to
the king, connives to arrange a match between Imogen and her own
son, Cloten. A series of deceptions cause all to believe Imogen
dead, but coincidences lead to some happy reunions. 1965.
Henry V  RC 35686
by William Shakespeare
read by Patrick Horgan
4 cassettes
Historical drama. The newly ascended king of England first deals
with three suspected traitors. Then, on a pretext, Henry invades
France to claim the throne. After his victory in the battle of
Agincourt, there is a huge celebration, and Henry turns his
attention to his courtship of Catherine of France, as two knaves
and a braggart provide comic relief. 1982.
King Henry VIII  RC 35792
by William Shakespeare
read by George Backman
3 cassettes
This historical drama, written in the early seventeenth century,
deals with the fall and death of the duke of Buckingham; the
question of the king's divorce from the dignified Queen
Katherine and his marriage to Anne Bullen; and the disgrace and
demise of Cardinal Wolsey. Later, the play turns to Anne's
coronation; to the archbishop of Canterbury's success over his
enemies; and to the christening of a princess, who becomes Queen
Elizabeth I. 1990.
Love's Labour's Lost  RC 35679
by William Shakespeare
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
Late sixteenth-century dramatic comedy in which the king of
Navarre and three of his friends swear to avoid the company of
women for three years and to devote themselves to study. Their
plans go awry when the charming princess of France arrives on a
diplomatic mission with three vivacious ladies. When the
princess's father dies, the ladies impose a year-long
interruption of the merriment. 1990.
Measure for Measure  RC 36570
by William Shakespeare
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes
Early seventeenth-century dramatic comedy. Vincentio, the duke
of Vienna, has been lax about enforcing chastity laws. Fearing
protests if he calls for reforms, he appoints Angelo to act as
his deputy and pretends to leave town. Disguised as a friar, the
duke observes the zealous prosecutor and becomes alarmed by the
cruelty of his decisions. He must quickly reassume leadership to
clear up entanglements and to save a young gentleman's life.
1991.
The Merry Wives of Windsor  RC 35680
by William Shakespeare
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
In this comic drama, Falstaff, a rowdy drunkard pinched for
funds, decides to make love to the wives of two wealthy citizens
of Windsor, Ford and Page, since it is the wives who control
their husbands' money. But Nim and Pistol, discarded associates
of Falstaff, warn the husbands of Falstaff's plans and a series
of merry assignations begins. Written in the late sixteenth
century. 1990.
Othello  RC 36695
by William Shakespeare
read by John Horton
3 cassettes (Reissue)
An early seventeenth-century play. Othello, a high-ranking
Moorish soldier, marries Desdemona, daughter of a Venetian
senator who opposes the marriage. Othello wins over her family,
but a frustrated ensign, Iago, sabotages his happiness by
insinuating that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio,
another officer. Jealousy, racial overtones, confusion, fear,
and lies eventually destroy love, honor, friendship, and
respect. 1984.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre  RC 35681
by William Shakespeare
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
A seventeenth-century romantic drama about the trials of
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, who attempts to win the king of
Antioch's daughter by solving the monarch's riddle. Upon
guessing the king's incestuous relationship with Princess
Hesperides, Pericles is banished. He is shipwrecked and marries
a foreign princess, who appears to die in childbirth. Years of
confusion and mishap precede a joyous family reunion. 1968.
The Second Part of Henry the Sixth  RC 36893
by William Shakespeare
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Late sixteenth-century historical play about the reign of King
Henry the Sixth. The earl of Suffolk secures a favorable
position for himself when he arranges a marriage between the
young king and Margaret of Anjou. But the peaceful scene is
disturbed when the terms of the contract become known. A famous
quarrel erupts between Queen Margaret and a duchess, the
nobility jockey for power, rebels take to the streets, and the
royal couple flee. 1966.
Shakespeare's Progress  RC 35240
by Frank O'Connor
read by Alexander Scourby
1 cassette (Reissue)
A study of Shakespeare's temperament and works, written by an
Irish poet and short-story writer who has had a great deal of
experience in the theater. An expansion of the author's _Road to
Stratford_, published in England in 1948. 1960.
The Taming of the Shrew  RC 35793
by William Shakespeare
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
A dramatic comedy written in the late sixteenth century and set
in Padua. Katherina is a young woman of violent whims and
tempers. Her father, Baptista Minola, is so anxious to see her
married that he forbids his much-sought-after younger daughter,
Bianca, to marry first. Petruchio, an imperturbable gentleman
from Verona, accepts Katherina's hand and begins the relentless
taming process. 1984.
The Tempest  RC 35683
by William Shakespeare
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Early seventeenth-century romantic drama about Prospero, duke of
Milan, ousted from his throne by his brother Antonio and
banished with his daughter Miranda to a primitive island. Years
later, a shipwreck deposits Antonio and his collaborators on the
island. Prospero, knowledgeable about magic, releases spellbound
spirits who help him undo his usurper. 1987.
Titus Andronicus  RC 35684
by William Shakespeare
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
A late sixteenth-century tragedy about Titus Andronicus, a noble
Roman general under the empire. Titus returns to the city after
his victory over the Goths, bringing the Gothic queen Tamora and
her three sons with him. Titus turns his attention to seeking
revenge for the atrocities that have been committed against his
family. Later, his promises turn to reality in a grotesque and
bloody sequence of deception, barbarism, and cruelty. 1967.
The Tragedy of Coriolanus  RC 35677
by William Shakespeare
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Written in the early seventeenth century, the tragedy deals with
Caius Marcius, a haughty Roman general who is given the surname
Coriolanus after defeating the Volscians in the battle of
Corioli. Persuaded to seek election to the consulship, he is
eventually banished from Rome by fickle plebeians. The play
records his attempts to get revenge. 1962.
The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice  RC 35241
by William Shakespeare
read by Alexander Scourby
1 cassette (Reissue)
A seventeenth-century drama about Othello, a Moor in the service
of Venice who marries a senator's daughter. He overcomes the
father's opposition, but is sabotaged by an older soldier whom
he failed to promote. By prevarication, the soldier creates
jealousy leading to confusion and tragedy. 1947.
The Tragedy of Richard II  RC 35682
by William Shakespeare
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Historical tragedy and study of kingship first performed in the
1590s. Richard II, a weak and ineffectual king, settles a
quarrel and exiles Henry Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, for
ten years. He then seizes Henry's property to finance the Irish
wars. Henry returns to claim his inheritance, murders the king's
supporters, and imprisons Richard. Henry usurps the throne, but
lives in fear until the deposed Richard is no more. 1962.
Troilus and Cressida  RC 35791
by William Shakespeare
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
A tragedy about lovers during the Trojan Wars, first performed
in 1602. Troilus, one of the five sons of the king of Troy, is
in love with Cressida, the daughter of Calchas, a Trojan priest
siding with the Greeks. Calchas, knowing that Troy is about to
fall to the Greeks, flees, leaving Cressida to be taken
prisoner. Although Cressida vows to remain faithful to Troilus,
he witnesses her betrayal. 1966.
Twelfth Night; or, What You Will  RC 36569
by William Shakespeare
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Turn-of-the-seventeenth-century romantic comedy about fraternal
twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated by shipwreck.
Viola, obliged to masquerade as Cesario, a page in the service
of Duke Orsino, acts as the duke's envoy of love to Countess
Olivia, who in turn falls in love with Cesario. Meanwhile,
Sebastian arrives and, not unhappily, consents to marry the
countess. Mistaken identities and some complicated lovers'
problems precede a happy reunion. 1960.
The Winter's Tale  RC 35685
by William Shakespeare
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
An early seventeenth-century tragicomedy about King Leontes of
Sicilia, who becomes unjustifiably jealous of his wife,
Hermione. The disgraced queen is banished for her attention
toward Leontes's honorable friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia.
Leontes's lack of trust creates disaster in both households and
costs him sixteen years of mourning before things are resolved
happily for all. 1965.
Social Sciences
Ablaze: The Story of the Heroes and Victims of Chernobyl  RC
36896
by Piers Paul Read
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Read focuses on the human side of the tragedy that hit
Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 1986, when a reactor exploded
at the nuclear plant. Read had access to newly declassified
documents and talked with survivors, scientists, and officials
affected by the accident. He also recounts what happened to
those persons held responsible for the disaster. 1993.
Abortion: A Positive Decision  RC 36094
by Patricia Lunneborg
read by Suzanne Nelson
2 cassettes
Based on talks with more than 100 women who have had abortions,
the author discusses the positive aspects of their decision. The
book is designed to provide information for women who are
contemplating an abortion, for healthcare givers or anyone who
is counseling a woman considering an abortion, and for anyone
who is involved in the abortion debate. 1992.
Appalachian Passage  RC 35771
by Helen B. Hiscoe
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
In 1949 the author, her husband Bonta, and their infant daughter
Susan lived in the mining camp in Coal Mountain, West Virginia.
Bonta served as the company doctor, responsible for the miners
and their large families, miles from a hospital. Helen assisted
Bonta, soaked up local ways, witnessed union trouble, and kept a
journal about the life of the people and her growing
appreciation of this remote community. Strong language. 1991.
Beating the Odds: Stories of Unexpected Achievers  RC 37239
by Janet Bode
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
The author presents the stories of eleven teenagers who are
trying to succeed despite tremendous problems in their lives.
Interspersed among these first-person accounts from teens who
are homeless, pregnant, abused, addicted, or imprisoned are
comments from adults who work with young people and who offer
advice on success. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
Beyond the Barricades: The Sixties Generation Grows Up  RC 33960
by Jack Whalen and Richard Flacks
read by Edward C. Stern
3 cassettes
The authors, both sociologists, track a group of 1960s student
activists to see how youthful idealism shapes their lives in
subsequent years. For comparison purposes, the study also
includes a group of sorority and fraternity members. The book
examines the consistency of later political convictions and
vocational choices with the former values of 1960s activists.
1989.
Beyond the Tunnel: The Arts and Aging in America  RC 36115
by Joan Hart
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
The author likens the isolation that many older Americans
experience to a tunnel, lined with an endless row of closed
doors, behind which the elderly wait. Hart, an art educator,
uses reproductions of paintings to stimulate conversation and to
encourage the tunnel residents to recall their forgotten world.
This volume chronicles Hart's efforts and traces her success
with an elderly person named Sarah. 1992.
The Churching of America, 1776-1990: Winners and Losers in Our
Religious Economy  RC 36803
by Roger Finke and Rodney Stark
read by Ronald B. Meyer
3 cassettes
Two sociologists explore the evolution of churches in America,
challenging some traditional misconceptions along the way. The
authors assert that more Americans than ever before are
churchgoers, but that mainline religions tend to lose members to
competing sectarian churches that are less theologically refined
and more unworldly. 1992.
Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America  RC 36854
by Robert Hughes
read by Peter Johnson
2 cassettes
Historian and art critic for _Time_ magazine examines American
culture and politics. Hughes promotes the idea that our bankrupt
culture needs elitism based on imagination and skill, not on
race or money. He abhors the thinking that appeals to the lowest
common denominator of society without regard to
responsibilities. And he accuses both the political left and
right of being unable to focus on the issues. Bestseller 1993.
The Disuniting of America  RC 36046
by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
read by Butch Hoover
1 cassette
An essay by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian examines the
"melting pot" concept of America in the 1990s. He finds hope in
the expansion of ethnic awareness. He also contends that some
positive consequences have been countered by the reduced
assimilation of ethnic groups into the mainstream of society,
resulting in lower educational standards and a deemphasis of the
ideals of individual and cultural freedom and political
democracy. 1992.
Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism  RC
36823
by Derrick Bell
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Nine essays that employ allegory, fable, and fictional dialogue
to advance the author's controversial themes: that white racism
is a permanent, indestructible component of American society,
but African Americans must nevertheless continue to struggle for
racial justice. These essays feature a lawyer-prophet named
Geneva Crenshaw, space traders who offer to rid the planet of
blacks, and a Racial Preference Licensing Act. 1992.
Free Speech for Me--but Not for Thee: How the American Left and
Right Relentlessly Censor Each Other  RC 37082
by Nat Hentoff
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
An ardent supporter of First Amendment rights analyzes growing
trends in America to curtail freedom of speech. Hentoff indicts
not only conservative censors, but also points out the
hypocritical behavior of presumed liberals such as radical
feminists, members of minority groups, and proponents of
political correctness. Strong language. 1992.
Home Fires: An Intimate Portrait of One Middle-Class Family in
Postwar America  RC 36555
by Donald Katz
read by Peter Johnson
5 cassettes
Follows the Gordons, a Long Island Jewish family, from Sam's
return home to his wife, Eve, and daughter, Susan, at the end of
World War II, through the births of Sheila, Lorraine, and Ricky;
trials as parents and siblings; and the breakup of the family as
the children leave home. Ends in the 1990s, as the family
recreates a cohesive unit. 1992.
How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, or Town: The Sierra Club
Guide to Community Organizing  RC 36788
by Maritza Pick
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
A manual for organizing a community to resolve environmental
problems and to elect concerned citizens to public office.
Designed for novice and seasoned activists alike, the book
outlines techniques used successfully by the Sierra Club to
protect planet Earth and emphasizes using the democratic process
to preserve the quality of our lives. 1993.
In My Place  RC 35828
by Charlayne Hunter-Gault
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Lehre Hunter-Gault, national correspondent for PBS's "MacNeilr
NewsHour," tells of growing up black in Georgia. A well-liked
high achiever in high school who had dreams of becoming a
journalist, Hunter-Gault first received national attention in
1961. A lawsuit on behalf of Hunter-Gault and a fellow high
school student led to their becoming the first blacks to attend
the University of Georgia. Some strong language. 1992.
Into the Heart: One Man's Pursuit of Love and Knowledge among
the Yanomama  RC 35537
by Kenneth Good and David Chanoff
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
The Yanomama are a primitive tribe living in the rain forest of
Venezuela. Good entered the tribe as an anthropology student in
1975. Staying past his planned fifteen months, he lived with the
Yanomama for more than ten years. His betrothal to adolescent
Yarima eventually grew into a loving marriage. Later they moved
to New Jersey. Some violence. 1991.
The Long Haul: An Autobiography  RC 34952
by Myles Horton and others
read by Larry Shapiro
2 cassettes
Horton founded the Highlander Folk School in Tennessee in 1932
and spent nearly sixty years teaching the poor how to solve
their own problems. He was dedicated to a self-help social
philosophy that found kindred spirits in Martin Luther King,
Jr., Pete Seeger, and Eleanor Roosevelt. He has also inspired
labor and civil rights movements far from Appalachia. 1990.
Marking Time: Letters from Jean Harris to Shana Alexander  RC
35027
by Jean Harris
read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse
2 cassettes
Letters covering a two-year period of the sentence that the
author served in prison. Jean Harris tells all to the friend she
has known only since her murder trial, who listens and responds
with understanding. Harris writes about the meanness of guards,
efforts to improve life for women who share her fate, parenting
classes for those with children, and never giving up. 1991.
A Mother's Touch: The Tiffany Callo Story  RC 36907
by Jay Mathews
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
When young Tiffany Callo learns she is pregnant, she begins to
devise methods to cope with both child care and her cerebral
palsy. But soon after her son David is born, the county takes
him from her. While fighting for his return, Tiffany has another
baby boy, who is also removed. Mathews describes Tiffany's
childhood, her relationship with the children's disabled father,
and her struggle with social workers and courts. 1992.
New Kids on the Block: Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens  RC
36208
by Janet Bode
read by Marcia Churchill
1 cassette
In the 1990s 95 percent of U.S. immigrants come from Asia, the
Caribbean, and Central America. Eleven teenage immigrants--some
from war-torn countries, some who are illegal--share their
experiences of being uprooted and of adjusting to life in the
United States. For junior and senior high readers. 1989.
No Stone Unturned: The Life and Times of Maggie Kuhn  RC 35015
by Maggie Kuhn and others
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Kuhn, born in 1905, has spent much of her life as a social
activist. Well-known for helping to found the Gray Panthers for
elderly people, Kuhn also worked with the YWCA, the Young
Socialists League, and the Presbyterian Church in the USA.
Unmarried, Kuhn describes her personal life, including a
progressive attitude toward sex: she used birth control in
college and had an interracial love affair in the 1940s. 1991.
The 100 Best Small Towns in America  RC 36228
by Norman Crampton
read by Kerry Cundiff
4 cassettes
To select the towns featured in this guide, the authors looked
at economically independent communities--rather than suburbs--
with populations between 5,000 and 15,000. The authors note
racial diversity, per capita income, growth rate, schools,
libraries, media access, educational level of residents, crime,
housing costs, healthcare, and recreation. A few residents
describe each town's lifestyle. 1993.
The Portable Radio in American Life  RC 36038
by Michael Brian Schiffer
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
An archaeologist links popular culture to the history of the
portable radio during the first century of its existence.
Schiffer traces the popularization of this futuristic wonder
from Hugo Gernsback's science fiction that extolled the
possibilities of electronic technology. He also examines the
scientific development of the portable radio in light of
concurrent historical events that influenced its evolution.
1991.
Preparing for the Twenty-First Century  RC 36165
by Paul Kennedy
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Historian Kennedy reflects on the probable combined effects of
such global issues as continuing population growth, the spread
of the AIDS epidemic, replacement of human labor by technology,
and the ongoing destruction of the earth's natural environment.
He emphasizes three key elements in dealing with these issues:
the role of education, the place of women, and the need for
enlightened political leadership. Bestseller 1993.
+Race Matters  RC 35943
by Cornel West
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
In these eight essays, most of which first appeared in magazines
such as _Dissent_, West presents analyses of contemporary racial
issues in the United States. In "Nihilism in Black America,"
West discusses self-destruction by crime and drugs; "The Crisis
in Black Leadership" laments the quality of contemporary black
politicians and intellectuals; and "Black Sexuality" attributes
white racism in large part to fear of black sexuality. 1993.
+The Real Anita Hill: The Untold Story  RC 35927
by David Brock
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
An investigative journalist for a conservative magazine examines
Anita Hill's claims of sexual harassment against then Supreme
Court nominee, Clarence Thomas. Brock claims that his findings
are based on a careful reading of the official record of the
Senate hearings; FBI reports; interviews with Hill's colleagues,
students, and friends; and various anonymous sources and
concludes that Hill is not to be believed. Bestseller 1993.
A Reasonable Life: Toward a Simpler, Secure, More Humane
Existence  RC 36122
by Ferenc Mat
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Mat examines how the quest for a higher standard of living "has
not only devastated our planet but has devastated Us, the
Society of Man." He decries the norm of working at an
unfulfilling job to pay off an inflated mortgage; spending
evenings watching numbing television; and losing touch with
friends, children, and the taste of home-grown food. Some strong
language. 1993.
Refuse to Stand Silently By: An Oral History of Grass Roots
Social Activism in America, 1921-64  RC 36055
edited by Eliot Wigginton
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
The compiler of this oral history (originator of _Foxfire_
magazine) groups contributors into categories defined by social
action experience and date. But there the similarity ends.
Individual narrators, such as Rosa Parks and Pete Seeger, recall
personal reactions to injustice and the critical points at which
each took an active stance. 1991.
Religion and Nationalism in Soviet and East European Politics:
Christianity under Stress, Volume 3  RC 35780
edited by Pedro Ramet
read by Frank Coffee
4 cassettes
According to Ramet, each writer in this book believes that
religious organizations reinforce ethnic sentiment and vice
versa, and that this dynamic is a source of hostility in the
communist world. Authors examine the relationship between
Christianity and states from Armenia to Slovakia. Sequel to
_Catholicism and Politics in Communist Societies (RC 35405)_.
1989.
Rude Awakenings: What the Homeless Crisis Tells Us  RC 36078
by Richard W. White, Jr.
read by Bob Butz
2 cassettes
The author has conducted extensive research and interviews on
problems of the homeless, including alcohol and drug abuse,
mental illness, and a lack of affordable housing. White claims
that political bureaucracy is largely responsible for the
current dilemma, but he includes developers, special interest
groups, academia, and the media in his indictment. He concludes
with his ideas for model programs. 1992.
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are  RC
36146
by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
Popular scientists trace the roots of the human family tree for
an understanding of our predecessors and for answers to
predicaments of modern society. They discuss the molecular world
before the appearance of _Homo sapiens_, describe other forms of
life on earth, track the evolution of a variety of creatures,
and focus on the roles of heredity and environment. Strong
language. 1992.
Slim's Table: Race, Respectability, and Masculinity  RC 36204
by Mitchell Duneier
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
A group of mostly blue-collar black men gather daily at a
neighborhood cafeteria in Chicago. Duneier, a white student,
shares their table for four years. This case study, based on his
research, contradicts the African-American male image often
stereotyped in the media. For example, the author observes a
strong respect for civility and masculinity among the members.
Some strong language. 1992.
Songs of the Doomed: More Notes on the Death of the American
Dream; Gonzo Papers, Volume 3  RC 35764
by Hunter S. Thompson
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
An exuberant, polemical journalist comments on American politics
and society from the 1950s through the early 1990s. Mixing fact
and fiction, he chronicles such subjects as his rejection as a
novelist, his drug experience, and his encounters with authority
and public figures. Sequel to _Generation of Swine (RC 27004)_.
Strong language. 1990.
Strange Weather: Culture, Science, and Technology in the Age of
Limits  RC 35669
by Andrew Ross
read by John Richardson
3 cassettes
A cultural critic examines the influence of the practices and
ideas of several scientific countercultures. Ross focuses on the
claims made for science and technology and how these groups
accept or contest such claims. He selects topics of general
interest, such as computer hacking, global warming, and New Age
perspectives, and discusses each in lay language. 1991.
A Taste of Power: A Black Woman's Story  RC 37116
by Elaine Brown
read by Gail Nelson
4 cassettes
Brown, leader of the Black Panther Party from 1974 to 1977,
writes of her complex family background, her childhood in
Philadelphia's inner city, and her life in the paramilitary
party whose members lived under the constant threat of violence
from the police and one another.  Sexual favors were expected
from party women. One of Brown's lovers, Huey Newton, appointed
her his successor. Strong language, violence, and descriptions
of sex. 1992.
Wednesday's Children: Adult Survivors of Abuse Speak Out  RC
36047
by Suzanne Somers
read by Pat McDermott
2 cassettes
Somers, who revealed her own childhood abuse in the
autobiography _Keeping Secrets (RC 26968)_, presents a
collection of essays by others who were sexually, emotionally,
or physically abused as children. The contributors include Desi
Arnaz, Jr., Ronald Reagan's daughter Patti Davis, and former
university president Richard Berendzen. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Whiteout: Lost in Aspen  RC 36097
by Ted Conover
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Spurred by his disdain for the Aspen lifestyle, native Denverite
Conover decides to study the party town and write up his
findings. He takes a job as a Mellow Yellow cab driver and
begins to rub elbows with a few of the rich and famous.
Emboldened, Conover crashes his first elite party--Don
Johnson's. After a new-age seminar, the skiing scene, and a
Barbi Benton pajama party, Conover is nearly seduced. Strong
language. 1991.
Wordarrows: Indians and Whites in the New Fur Trade  RC 35023
by Gerald Vizenor
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Seventeen narratives use actual events and people as well as
composite profiles to portray Native American experiences during
the 1960s and 1970s. The author appears in many of the vignettes
under a fictitious name. Topics include a murder trial, protest
rallies, and interactions at social service agencies. Some
violence and strong language. 1978.
Sports and Recreation
The Best American Sports Writing, 1991  RC 36425
edited by David Halberstam
read by Art Metzler
3 cassettes
Anthology of sports stories taken from a variety of
publications, such as _Sports Illustrated_ and the _New Yorker_.
Topics range from basketball and boxing to a racehorse autopsy
and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There are articles about
amusing incidents, tragic losses, exciting championships,
memorabilia collecting, diehard fans, aging stars, and sports
trivia. 1991.
The Best American Sports Writing, 1992  RC 36064
edited by Thomas McGuane
read by Michael Kramer
3 cassettes
Each article in this anthology is by a professional writer,
although not all are sports writers. For instance, humorist Dave
Barry analyzes pro basketball with his barroom companions, while
poet Sydney Lea relates happy hours spent hunting grouse. The
emphasis is on star players, such as Roger Maris and Brett Hull,
even though some selections depict activities such as
bird-watching or attending a rodeo. Strong language and
violence. 1992.
The Complete Book of Exercisewalking  RC 32906
by Gary D. Yanker
read by Jeff Halberstadt
2 cassettes
Walking should be fun. It can also be an efficient exercise
routine. The author provides self-administered fitness tests,
techniques, stretching and strengthening calisthenics, and
suggestions for equipment. He advocates a moderate approach,
designed to keep the "art" of walking as a leisurely pastime
while making it a scientific activity, or "sport," that can be
enjoyed for a lifetime. 1983.
+Days of Grace: A Memoir  RC 35939
by Arthur Ashe and Arnold Rampersad
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
A reserved man despite his fame, late tennis champion Arthur
Ashe described the difficulty of being forced to go public with
the announcement that he had contracted AIDS from a blood
transfusion four years earlier. Even after two heart surgeries,
brain surgery, and the AIDS diagnosis, Ashe considered himself a
"fortunate, blessed man." He discusses these blessings--his
family, career, and beliefs. Bestseller 1993.
Diz: Dizzy Dean and Baseball during the Great Depression  RC
35453
by Robert Gregory
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Biography of a legendary baseball player who pitched for the St.
Louis Cardinals in the 1930s. Although his career was short and
ended abruptly following an arm injury, his winning thirty games
in one season ensured his lasting fame. When Dizzy moved over to
the announcer's box, his corny jokes, irreverence, and fractured
English perpetuated the popularity begun on the mound. Strong
language. 1992.
A Fly Fisherman's Blue Ridge  RC 36909
by Christopher Camuto
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
In eleven essays, Camuto describes a year of fishing for native
brook, wild brown, and rainbow trout in the streams of the Blue
Ridge Mountains. As he fishes, he observes nature. He describes
the beauty of the seasons displayed in the flora and fauna and
the changing landscapes as the environment becomes affected by
ecological problems such as acid rain and the lack of land
management. 1990.
Hang Time: Days and Dreams with Michael Jordon  RC 36211
by Bob Greene
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
A newspaper columnist presents his impressions of the popular
Chicago Bulls basketball player, Michael Jordan--impressions
formed by spending two championship seasons observing the star
on and off the court. Greene describes small incidents that he
feels illustrate Jordan's caring personality and the impact a
high-profile career has had on his lifestyle. Bestseller 1992.
Higher than Eagles: The Tragedy and Triumph of an American
Family  RC 36843
by Maralys and Chris Wills
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
The Wills children were pioneers in the sport of hang gliding.
Ignoring his asthma, the oldest son Bobby (the family "star")
threw himself into projects--underground forts, motorcycle
racing, and hang gliding. Despite losing one son to a hang
gliding accident, the whole family participated in a hang
gliding business until the unthinkable happened. 1992.
Hustle: The Myth, Life, and Lies of Pete Rose  RC 32946
by Michael Y. Sokolove
read by Don Emmick
3 cassettes
Sokolove, former sports writer for the _Cincinnati Post_, tells
the real story of Peter Edward Rose, who was to "redeem his
father's life of anonymity." Interviews with family members,
teammates, sports writers, and others provide insight into the
man who became so obsessed with gambling that he became an
American tragedy, rather than the hero his father hoped for.
Strong language. 1990.
The Lip: A Biography of Leo Durocher  RC 36998
by Gerald Eskenazi
read by Art Metzler
3 cassettes
_New York Times_ sportswriter covers Durocher's controversial
major league baseball career. From shortstop to manager of a
pennant-winning team, the man who brought Jackie Robinson into
the game was equally famous for his foul mouth and his penchant
for brawling. He gave rise to the axiom "Nice guys finish last"
and until 1994 had been snubbed by the Hall of Fame. Strong
language. 1993.
Marathon: A Story of Endurance and Friendship  RC 32498
by Richard Harteis
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
When Pulitzer Prize-winning poet William Meredith suffered a
stroke in 1983, the author, his longtime lover and companion,
accepted the challenge of caring for him. As the role of
caregiver begins to take its toll on Harteis, he accepts another
challenge--to run the New York City Marathon. For Harteis,
running the marathon becomes a symbol for living. 1989.
Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder  RC 34965
by Samuel Wilson Fussell
read by Jeff Halberstadt
2 cassettes
Excess, endurance, pain, and boredom in the quest for the
perfect body characterize the author's personal involvement in
the subculture of bodybuilding. Fussell spends four years
turning himself into a contender in bodybuilding competition
before he stops to examine what drives people to become so
obsessed with the transformation of their bodies. Some strong
language. 1991.
My Life  RC 36163
by Earvin "Magic" Johnson and William Novak
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Learning that he is HIV positive led Johnson to write a very
different book from the one he had originally planned. While he
discusses his love of basketball and many games he played,
Johnson also talks candidly about the women in his life who may
have led to his infection, his marriage to Cookie, his two sons,
and his campaign to teach young people the dangers of
unprotected sex. Some strong language. Bestseller 1992.
Ol' Diz: A Biography of Dizzy Dean  RC 36619
by Vince Staten
read by Art Metzler
2 cassettes
This larger-than-life baseball player was born in Arkansas,
Mississippi, or Oklahoma, depending upon which "scoop" you read,
for Dizzy was as loose with details as he was with language.
Staten traces Dizzy's short but winning career as pitcher for
the St. Louis Cardinals, forced by injury to an abrupt end. He
also portrays Dizzy, the popular broadcaster, whose play-by-play
radio coverage delighted fans and dismayed English teachers.
1992.
The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games  RC 36082
by Allen Guttmann
read by John Rayburn
2 cassettes
A professor and author of sports history books examines the
political agenda behind the Olympics' international athletics
contests and their entertainment value since the games' 1896
revival. Guttmann chronicles the internal struggles of the
International Olympic Committee, and he shows how racial and
social barriers, commercialism, and nationalism have been part
of the Olympics story from the beginning. 1992.
Out of Bounds: How the American Sports Establishment Is Being
Driven by Greed and Hypocrisy--And What Needs to Be Done about
It  RC 36128
by Tom McMillen and Paul Coggins
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
A congressman targets college athletics--football and men's
basketball in particular--and those who are responsible for the
corruption in sports that he seeks to reform. McMillen abhors a
system that propels a few to stardom rather than promoting
physical fitness for everyone. 1992.
Season Ticket: A Baseball Companion  RC 36598
by Roger Angell
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Journalist Angell continues his discussion about the world of
baseball begun in _Five Seasons (RC 14760)_. This time out, his
collection of essays covers the seasons of 1983 to 1987 and
includes sketches of personalities such as Kansas City relief
pitcher Dan Quisenberry. Angell focuses on the sport's craft and
techniques. 1988.
Stolen Season: A Journey through America and Baseball's Minor
Leagues  RC 36363
by David Lamb
read by Ben Mast
3 cassettes
After covering bloody events in Middle East war zones, a foreign
correspondent returns to America determined to take time off.
Lamb, also hoping to renew his boyhood enthusiasm for baseball,
spends a summer observing sights, sounds, players, and fans in
ballparks. This account chronicles his journey across the
country and into the recesses of his memory. Some strong
language. 1991.
When You Can't Come Back: A Story of Courage and Grace  RC 35810
by Dave and Jan Dravecky and Ken Gire
read by Rick Foucheux
1 cassette
In the sequel to _Comeback (RC 34849)_, retired baseball player
Dave Dravecky and his wife Jan relate their ordeal when Dave's
cancer returned and his arm was eventually amputated after other
procedures failed. Once again, their faith helped them through
the trauma but also proved to be a temporary stumbling block
when Jan's depression required medical help. 1992.
The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players  RC 37418
by Pat Riley
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Basketball coach, former player, broadcaster, and speechmaker on
winning describes his formula for success. Riley begins with the
premise that teamwork depends on taking the best that
individuals have to offer and blending those strengths into a
force that is beyond what one can achieve on one's own. He
claims that teamwork depends upon the flow of rhythms of
"ambition, power, cooperation, and emotion." Bestseller 1993.
Stage and Screen
Accidentally on Purpose: An Autobiography  RC 35779
by Michael York
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
British war baby claims that he developed a love for the stage
from his first exposure in school plays. He recalls nurturing
his passion for the theater at Oxford and getting his
professional break in repertory, before making the jump to the
National Theatre in London. York, classically trained, later
plunged into the film world where he remains, playing opposite
Hollywood stars. Some strong language. 1991.
Blue Angel: The Life of Marlene Dietrich  RC 36797
by Donald Spoto
read by Mikel Lambert
3 cassettes
The spotlight shines first on a drama student chorus girl in
Berlin. While Dietrich begins to attract attention in theaters
and cabarets in the 1920s, the film _Blue Angel_ creates her
image as a glamorous star and attracts Hollywood contracts. A
dedicated entertainer of World War II Allied troops, she returns
to the stage in her later years. Spoto also goes behind the
scenes to examine her equally famous private life. 1992.
Frank Capra: The Catastrophe of Success  RC 35731
by Joseph McBride
read by Peter Johnson
6 cassettes
The author draws on interviews with 175 people familiar with the
film director's life and work, plus personal interviews and
seven years of research, to chronicle the story of the
successful Sicilian immigrant. This account traces Capra's
succession of hits, his collaboration with some of Hollywood's
best-known stars, and his rapid decline. Some strong language
and descriptions of sex. 1992.
George Cukor: A Double Life  RC 35555
by Patrick McGilligan
read by Ray Hagen
4 cassettes
Cukor, who died in 1983, had a successful career as a director
of fifty films, including _The Philadelphia Story_ and _A Star
Is Born._ Known as a "woman's director," Cukor was a close
friend of Katherine Hepburn and directed Marilyn Monroe's last
movie attempt. McGilligan discusses Cukor's homosexuality,
citing it as the reason for Clark Gable's wanting him removed
from _Gone with the Wind._ 1991.
Gilda: An Intimate Portrait  RC 36034
by David Saltman
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
The author, who met Radner in 1965, uses episodes and memories
from their friendship to paint a portrait of the late
comedienne. Saltman discusses Radner's insecurities, the high
and low points of her career, and her various love affairs
before her marriage to actor Gene Wilder. Best known for her
stint on "Saturday Night Live," Radner died of cancer in 1989.
Strong language. 1992.
A Hell of a War  RC 36712
by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Autobiographical account of Fairbanks's World War II service as
a naval officer. He begins with a summary of _The Salad Days (RC
27631)_, which portrays his life as an actor up to 1941. During
his naval service, his life was often endangered, although he
intermittently found relief with glamorous friends. One of his
most difficult assignments was to be taken seriously, especially
when his shipmates were entertained by his films. 1993.
I Can't Believe I Said That! An Autobiography  RC 36132
by Kathie Lee Gifford and Jim Jerome
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
Gifford calls herself an anomaly--"a thriving career woman who
also stands up for traditional values." Gifford says those
values, loving parents, and faith in God have made her the happy
and successful person she is today. She discusses a painful
first marriage, her Hollywood career, marriage to Frank Gifford,
their son Cody, and her work with Regis Philbin. Bestseller
1992.
Inka Dinka Doo: The Life of Jimmy Durante  RC 35000
by Jhan Robbins
read by Larry Shapiro
2 cassettes
With his trademark nose and humorous command of the English
language, comedian Durante remained popular despite a string of
movie flops. Robbins details the performer's lengthy career on
stage and in radio, television, and films and discusses
Durante's personal life and the countless friendships that
attest to his good-hearted disposition. Durante died in 1980.
1991.
Jimmy Stewart: A Life in Film  RC 36683
by Roy Pickard
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Pickard's biography hits the highlights of Stewart's lengthy
career in the movies. It discusses his role in _It's a Wonderful
Life_; his work with director Alfred Hitchcock; and Pie, the
horse he rode for twenty years in westerns. Recreated dialogs,
comments from other movie personalities, and a filmography add
to the portrait of an actor who handled a diverse range of
roles. Some strong language. 1992.
Loitering with Intent: The Child  RC 36412
by Peter O'Toole
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Youthful memoirs of the English actor of Irish heritage. O'Toole
manifests his interest in Hitler and tells how the German leader
and World War II deprived him of his childhood. As he reveals
facts about his life up to the time that he enters the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, he slowly introduces the
people, books, places, and plays that were important in his
formative years. Strong language. 1992.
Marilyn and Me: Sisters, Rivals, Friends  RC 35990
by Susan Strasberg
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
When Marilyn Monroe decided to study her craft seriously, she
turned to Lee Strasberg and method acting. Lee and his wife
Paula welcomed Monroe into their home and family. Susan
Strasberg, fifteen at the time, was starting an acting career of
her own. She describes the mixture of jealousy and admiration
the famous actress brought out in her and the impact needy
Monroe had on the Strasberg household. Some strong language.
1992.
+Marilyn: The Last Take  RC 35930
by Peter Harry Brown and Patte B. Barham
read by Suzanne Nelson
3 cassettes
In August 1988, members of a Marilyn Monroe fan club were shown
"lost" footage from her last film, _Something's Got to Give_.
They concluded that this film is Monroe's best work and that it
could not be the work of a woman on drugs or alcohol. The
authors examine the last fourteen weeks of Monroe's life in
relation to the film, the cast, the executives of her studio,
and the Kennedys. 1992.
Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legend  RC 36031
by Steven Bach
read by James DeLotel
6 cassettes
The author was a student of Josef von Sternberg, the Hollywood
film director who discovered the German-born cabaret singer and
later directed many of her films. This connection provided Bach
with access to research material that helped him to untangle the
complicated life story of the woman who sometimes created her
own legends and seemed to enjoy the fantasy she invented. Some
strong language. 1992.
Not since _Carrie:_ Forty Years of Broadway Musical Flops  RC
35245
by Ken Mandelbaum
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
Author of _A Chorus Line and the Musicals of Michael Bennett (RC
32246)_ analyzes Broadway flops from 1950 to 1990. Now, hits are
one thing--people talk them up and buy tickets, critics write
about them, hit songs are heard everywhere, and the show goes on
the road. But flops are another story, often best forgotten.
This book takes a close look at almost 200 shows that didn't
make it. 1991.
One Lifetime Is Not Enough  RC 35633
by Zsa Zsa Gabor and Wendy Leigh
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Hungarian-born actress Gabor, famous for her diamonds and
"dahlings," tells the story of her romance-filled life. Wendy
Leigh puts it into "proper English." Gabor's marriage at
seventeen was the first of nine. Her husbands have included
actor George Sanders and Prince Frederick von Anhalt. In 1990,
Gabor made headlines again when she was jailed for slapping a
Los Angeles policeman. Some strong language. 1991.
The Runaway Bride: Hollywood Romantic Comedy of the 1930s  RC
36403
by Elizabeth Kendall
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Kendall believes that the successful movie comedies of the 1930s
were the result of a symbiosis between actresses and their male
directors and the fact that, due to the depression, women were
assuming more power. The belief that women were suddenly
developing minds of their own coincided with forceful female
roles in films such as _It Happened One Night_ and _Bringing Up
Baby_. 1990.
A Terrible Liar: A Memoir  RC 35737
by Hume Cronyn
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
Few opening nights could be more dramatic than the real-life
scene that took place when the author told his prominent
Canadian family he wanted to be an actor. In this account of the
years that followed, Cronyn describes his career from Broadway
to Hollywood, much of which was shared with his wife, Jessica
Tandy. The narrative covers the years to 1966 and contains some
advice for actors. Some strong language. 1991.
They Can Kill You, but They Can't Eat You: Lessons from the
Front  RC 37365
by Dawn Steel
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Steel tells what she learned during her rise to the presidency
of Columbia Pictures. She recounts her childhood, including her
father's nervous breakdown; her various careers--sportswriter,
_Penthouse_ merchandiser, creator of "designer" toilet paper;
her lovers, including Richard Gere; her start in show business;
and her first success promoting the original _Star Trek_ film.
Strong language. Bestseller 1993.
You See, I Haven't Forgotten  RC 36151
by Yves Montand and others
read by Noah Siegel
4 cassettes
Candid autobiography. Ivo Livi was born in Tuscany, but the
family moved to Marseilles to avoid fascist persecution. Ivo's
singing talent, along with a new name, Yves Montand, led him to
Paris, where he became the opening act for Edith Piaf. His
reputation grew as he starred in the movies, often with his
wife, Simone Signoret. Eventually Hollywood beckoned and the
entertainer's life attracted international attention. Some
strong language. 1992.
Travel
African Laughter: Four Visits to Zimbabwe  RC 36017
by Doris Lessing
read by Lisette Lecat
3 cassettes
A political exile reared in southern Rhodesia returns after
twenty-five years to find that more than the country's name is
different. Lessing recounts scenes from her childhood as she
observes changes in family, politics, and wildlife during the
four trips she has made to Zimbabwe since her first visit in
1982. Opposed to white minority rule, Lessing is deeply
concerned that a multiracial society succeed. 1992.
Arrow of the Blue-Skinned God: Retracing the Ramayana through
India  RC 36534
by Jonah Blank
read by Ralph Lowenstein
3 cassettes
Epic of Rama's travels in India, retold with Blank's account of
his own attempt to retrace Rama's route. This modern reenactment
of a journey taken 3,000 years ago is also a search for the
values depicted in the original Hindu tale. Blank observes
contrasts in religious beliefs, explains the origins of the
caste system, and generally reports on the people he meets
during his odyssey. 1992.
Brazil on the Move  RC 35597
by John Dos Passos
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes (Reissue)
An American writer describes the political, economic, and social
changes he observed in Brazil as a visitor there over the years
from 1948 to 1962. In his travelog, Dos Passos, fluent in
Portuguese, observes the people and the landscape. He includes a
detailed account of the development of Braslia and the
road-building program designed to unify the country. 1963.
Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need  RC 34979
by Dave Barry
read by Jack Carroll
1 cassette
Syndicated humor columnist turns his attention to the art of
traveling, both in the United States and abroad. In addition to
bizarre highlights for each of the fifty states and various
countries, Barry provides nonsensical foreign phrases and tips
on surviving such tourist attractions as Disney World. 1991.
Don't Know Much about Geography: Everything You Need to Know
about the World but Never Learned  RC 35798
by Kenneth C. Davis
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
The author of _Don't Know Much about History (RC 33588)_ picks
another subject about which Americans display a lack of
knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis
surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in
the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and
current names of countries, and members of the United Nations.
Bestseller 1992.
Down the Volga: A Journey through Mother Russia in a Time of
Troubles  RC 35666
by Marq De Villiers
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Adventures of a South African journalist who traveled the entire
2,000-mile length of the Russian river. The author, who is
familiar with Russian history and restrictions, takes advantage
of an opportunity to explore parts of the country seldom visited
by foreigners and to converse with people willing to express
their views. By the author of _White Tribe Dreaming (RC 28449)_.
1991.
Exploring Shenandoah National Park  RC 36640
by Patressa Kearns
read by Ralph Lowenstein
1 cassette
Kearns explains that Shenandoah National Park is within the Blue
Ridge Mountains, which are part of the wide-spreading
Appalachian Mountains system. What is now the park was once
cleared, farmed, and devastated. Restored by the Civilian
Conservation Corps, the area is now a natural habitat for a
variety of animals and plant life. Kearns discusses the many
ways visitors can enjoy the park's amenities. 1992.
Fabulous New Orleans  RC 36996
by Lyle Saxon
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
First published in the late 1920s, this book records a series of
impressions, beginning with the festival of Mardi Gras. The
author sketches occasional historical details as he defines the
French, Spanish, Creole, and American roots of this unique city.
And he mixes portrayals of New Orleans's multicultural heritage
with descriptions of its architecture, including the well-known
French Quarter and the French Opera House. 1928.
Falling off the Map: Some Lonely Places of the World  RC 36659
by Pico Iyer
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
The "lonely places" described in this book are isolated by
culture, politics, and sometimes geography. These essays explore
countries that tourists seldom visit and record Iyer's
impressions of why places such as Paraguay, Cuba, Iceland, and
Bhutan don't fit in. And sometimes he passes along special
pointers for the potential traveler--"If you talk in the
daytime, you'll be overheard by a bird, and at night by a rat."
1993.
The Innocents Abroad: Or, The New Pilgrim's Progress; Being Some
Account of the Steamship _Quaker City_'s Pleasure Excursion to
Europe and the Holy Land, with Descriptions of Countries,
Nations, Incidents, and Adventures, as They Appeared to the
Author  RC 36186
by Mark Twain
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
A satirically humorous account of a voyage through the
Mediterranean and travel in the bordering countries, and a
classic study of the differences between Americans and
Europeans. 1869.
Italian Hours  RC 35742
by Henry James
read by Robert Blumenfeld
4 cassettes
These twenty-two travel essays, written between 1872 and 1909,
record Henry James's observations on physical, social,
religious, cultural, and political changes in Italy during a
period when he not only frequently visited the country, but also
used it as a backdrop for several novels. The editor of this
volume provides some clarification, updating certain information
and at the same time attempting to retain the integrity of
James's impressions. 1992.
Italian Neighbors; or, A Lapsed Anglo-Saxon in Verona  RC 35775
by Tim Parks
read by Noah Siegel
2 cassettes
A British novelist and his Italian-born wife introduce their
neighbors in the provincial village where they have lived for a
decade. From the day they arrived, it was clear that learning
the ways of the village would take some effort. The author
recounts his attempts to settle in and his realization one day
that he had become part of the community. 1992.
Libby: The Sketches, Letters, and Journal of Libby Beaman;
Recorded in the Pribilof Islands, 1879-1880  RC 36607
edited by Betty John
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A young artist accompanied her engineer husband on a
fifteen-month expedition to the Pribilof Islands off Alaska,
where the culture was a mixture of Eskimo and Russian. Beaman
recorded her observations, experiences, and feelings in a
variety of ways, assembled here by her granddaughter, who adds
her own historical perspective. 1987.
Locations  RC 36924
by Jan Morris
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Morris, an inveterate Welsh traveler, states that these eighteen
essays are meant to convey her personal response to a place, not
simply to describe for readers what it looks like and how the
people who live there behave. Six essays feature American
locations from Nantucket to San Francisco. Two essays, on Ottawa
and St. John, capture "the Canadian genius for the prosaic." And
Morris still finds "there's a lot to be said for London." 1992.
The Lonely Sea and the Sky  RC 35426
by Francis Chichester
read by Richard Brown
3 cassettes
At the age of eighteen Chichester emigrated from England to New
Zealand, where he learned to fend for himself. Various jobs led
to various careers, including pioneer pilot and master
navigator. As a yachtsman, he distinguished himself as winner of
the first solo sailing race across the Atlantic and as the first
to sail alone around the world, a feat that earned him
knighthood. 1964.
My Love Affair with England  RC 36297
by Susan Allen Toth
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
This midwestern English professor writes about her fascination
with England and all things English since her first visit in
1960. Toth tells how, long before that, nursery rhymes,
literature, history, and images of castles, country estates, and
London filled her head. Then came the visits--some alone, some
with friends, some with students, and some with family--but each
a revel for an irrepressible Anglophile. 1992.
Mykonos: A Memoir  RC 35040
by Nancy Raeburn
read by Miriam Wagner
2 cassettes
An artist accustomed to painting her impressions turns to prose
to create this reflection on the ten years that she spent on the
Greek island of Mykonos. As Raeburn ponders the place and the
people in search of answers to questions about the meaning of
life, she discovers responses in surprising relationships.
Nature, too, speaks to her in imagery that is enhanced by the
practiced eye of an artist. 1992.
O Canada: Travels in an Unknown Country  RC 35022
by Jan Morris
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Ten essays by a travel writer portray Canadian diversity. Morris
focuses on urban areas to illustrate aspects such as the
bilingual nature of Montreal, the politeness of Toronto, the
remoteness of Yellowknife, the dramatic qualities of Banff, and
the cosmopolitan character of Vancouver. She prefaces each essay
with a brief, personal anecdote or an impression of the place
and the people. 1990.
A Poet's Bazaar: A Visit to Germany, Italy, and Malta, 1840-1841
RC 36011
by Hans Christian Andersen
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
On the last day of October 1840, Andersen left his home in
Copenhagen and began a nine-month journey through Europe. This
is an account of his tour of Germany, Italy, and Malta. First
published in 1846. Companion volume to _A Poet's Bazaar: A
Journey to Greece, Turkey, and up the Danube (RC 27049)_. 1985.
Turkish Reflections: A Biography of a Place  RC 36561
by Mary Lee Settle
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
The author of the National Book Award-winning novel _Blood Tie
(RC 14344)_, also set in Turkey, explores the land she first
fell in love with in 1972. Returning to the familiar port town
of Bodrum, she then moves on to Istanbul and the Black Sea,
southward through central Anatolia, east to the mountains, and
finally back to the Mediterranean, weaving history, myth,
geography, and politics into her travelog. 1991.
Watermark  RC 35031
by Joseph Brodsky
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
A Nobel Prize-winning poet--and former poet laureate of the
United States--creates a mosaic from forty-eight miniature
essays related in one way or another to Venice. Some pieces
highlight the impact of the city's beauty on one's visual
appetite, and some reflect changes in atmospheric moods. Other
essays conjure up impressionistic reveries, wedged between
jagged autobiographical bits, revealing Brodsky's seduction by
all things Venetian. 1992.
Ark of Empire: The American Frontier, 1784-1803  RC 36860
by Dale Van Every
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
__Van Every tells the story of the birth of the new United
States following the Revolution. His account covers the problems
caused by a weak Confederation; the difficulties of governing
and defending the vast regions of the new nation; and the
continuing threat of Native Americans, the Spanish, and the
British. Sequel to _A Company of Heroes (RC 36859)_. 1963.
U.S. History
Beyond 1492: Encounters in Colonial North America  RC 37261
by James Axtell
read by Ronald B. Meyer
2 cassettes
Essays about the interaction of cultures of native peoples and
European settlers in early North America. Ethnohistorian Axtell
looks at this period of exploration from the perspectives of
Native Americans, colonial traders, and Jesuit missionaries. He
examines how the century is treated in history books, reflects
on the question of "discovery" versus "invasion," and ponders
how humor played a role on all sides. 1992.
Christianity Comes to the Americas, 1492-1776  RC 36107
by Charles H. Lippy and others
read by David Impastato
4 cassettes
The authors, two religion professors and one former seminary
college president, examine the influence of Britain, France, and
Spain on the development of Christianity in the Americas.
Accounts of Jesuits, Puritans, and other resolute individuals
who came to the New World demonstrate how these religious people
adapted their practices to the communities in which they
labored. 1992.
A Company of Heroes: The American Frontier, 1775-1783  RC 36859
by Dale Van Every
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Sequel to _Forth to the Wilderness (RC 20396)_. Historian and
novelist Van Every follows the westward-moving settlers who
fight back Native American tribes incited by British leaders
during the American Revolution. Virginia-born George Rogers
Clark meets resistance from the London-educated Iroquois Chief
Joseph Brant in a "frontier war [that] took on many aspects of a
personal duel." 1962.
Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations  RC 35021
by Simon Schama
read by Arnie Warren
2 cassettes
Two historical narratives link the death of General James Wolfe
with the murder of George Parkman a century later. Wolfe is
portrayed as the savior of the British Empire while Parkman goes
down in history as an unprincipled Harvard man. Following
documented records, Schama selects from multiple possibilities,
combining facts with fiction to unite actual events with their
subsequent narration. Some strong language. 1991.
Dean Acheson: The Cold War Years, 1953-1971  RC 36336
by Douglas Brinkley
read by Bob Butz
3 cassettes
Secretary of state under President Truman, Acheson shifted his
focus from foreign affairs to party politics during the
Eisenhower years, but later served as an adviser to Presidents
Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. Brinkley discusses Acheson's role
in the restoration of post-World War II Europe, his authorship
of several books, his rank as elder statesman without portfolio,
and his courtly but difficult personality. 1992.
Eyewitness to Infamy: An Oral History of Pearl Harbor  RC 37000
by Paul Joseph Travers
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
A collection of memoirs, not an "oral history" in the strictest
sense, for eyewitnesses provided the author with their
recollections rather than interviews. This account of American
survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Oahu is an
unofficial personal story that captures what people thought and
how they reacted at a critical moment in the U.S. entry into
World War II. Some strong language. 1991.
The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties  RC
35528
by Mark E. Neely, Jr.
read by Bob Butz
3 cassettes
Winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize in history. The Civil War
specialist focuses on one of President Lincoln's most
controversial acts--the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.
This account is based mainly on the arrest and detention records
of civilians and military prisoners. The author concludes that
"war and its effect on civil liberties remain a frightening
unknown." 1991.
+The Fifties  RC 35920
by David Halberstam
read by Bob Askey
6 cassettes
As the 1950s were the first decade immortalized by television,
the author uses the images that appeared on home screens to
support his perception that events made the decade far more
rebellious than the benign period often portrayed. Challenging
the myth of the "innocent" generation, Halberstam examines
political, economic, and social highlights of the era, citing
familiar experiences and famous people from Marilyn Monroe to
Joseph McCarthy. Bestseller 1993.
The Final Challenge: The American Frontier, 1804-1845  RC 36861
by Dale Van Every
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Sequel to _Ark of Empire (RC 36860)_. This volume completes Van
Every's account of the expansion of the new democratic nation
from east to west, a phenomenon accompanied by the rise of a
sense of nationalism in America. Individual stories of pioneers
form a kind of collective biography of the frontier men and
women who defied great odds to advance to the Pacific. 1964.
A History of the Jews in America  RC 36162
by Howard M. Sachar
read by Ken Kliban
9 cassettes
Sachar, a professor of modern history, begins with the
transplanting of European Jews to the New World and the
establishment of New Amsterdam in 1654. He discusses subsequent
Jewish immigration, especially from eastern Europe; challenges
newcomers face in adapting to a new world while retaining their
heritage; milestones in Jewish life, such as the Holocaust and
the Six-Day War; and Jewish involvement in society. 1992.
"I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (Warren Harding)
RC 36237
by Richard Shenkman
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Nothing is immune to closer examination: not the religion of our
forefathers, not our patriotic symbols, not the image of women
in history, and most certainly not politics--the source of so
many of our myths. Shenkman pokes holes in hallowed legends and
trivia alike. By the author of the bestselling _Legends, Lies,
and Cherished Myths of American History (RC 29048)_. 1991.
JFK: Reckless Youth  RC 36140
by Nigel Hamilton
read by Butch Hoover
8 cassettes
Hamilton creates a detailed portrait of the playboy-politician
up to 1946, when the twenty-nine-year-old John F. Kennedy was
elected to Congress. Against the Kennedy family background, the
author creates an intricate collage comprising the young man's
education, medical problems, wartime service, sexual exploits,
and transformation into a public figure. Descriptions of sex and
strong language. 1992.
Lee Considered: General Robert E. Lee and Civil War History  RC
36581
by Alan T. Nolan
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
A historian and lawyer states that the traditional image of this
Confederate general bears a closer look. Nolan, presenting his
case like courtroom evidence, argues that, contrary to
prevailing opinion, Lee opposed neither slavery nor secession,
and that the general's military tactics were responsible for the
South's defeat. Nolan recasts the Civil War in a light
undistorted by the legends that continue to flourish. 1991.
Modern First Ladies: Their Documentary Legacy  RC 36067
edited by Nancy Kegan Smith and Mary C. Ryan
read by Maggie Welch
2 cassettes
Examines the role of the wife of the president of the United
States and the records created by the first ladies' office.
Short essays trace the development of the position in the
twentieth century beginning with Edith Kermit Roosevelt, who
hired a social secretary, and ending with Nancy Reagan, who
employed a large staff. Also reveals changes in the status of
women in general. 1989.
Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West  RC 36791
by William Cronon
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
Study of the interdependent relationship between Chicago and its
surrounding rural areas in the nineteenth century. The author
analyzes how Chicago developed a transportation system; grain,
lumber, and meat industries; and complex financial markets.
Cronon views the combined area as a western frontier, with
merchants, lawyers, farmers, and miners alike as pioneers. 1991.
The New York City Draft Riots: Their Significance for American
Society and Politics in the Age of the Civil War  RC 37369
by Iver Bernstein
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
Background of a five-day New York City scene in 1863 when
rioters protested conscription by closing shops, factories, and
the transportation system before turning on working-class
African Americans. Bernstein examines the root causes of such
violent behavior, exposing friction in the upper classes and
propounding political implications. 1990.
Nixon: Volume 3; Ruin and Recovery, 1973-1990  RC 35772
by Stephen E. Ambrose
read by Ray Foushee
5 cassettes
Discusses Watergate and the former president's roles as author
and elder statesman. Ambrose traces Nixon's struggle to
extricate himself from the wrongdoings of his reelection
campaign, and shows how--following his resignation--Nixon
orchestrated his life in an attempt to regain respect in
history. Sequel to _Nixon: The Triumph of a Politician,
1962-1972 (RC 31418)_. 1991.
The Park and the People: A History of Central Park  RC 36267
by Roy Rosenzweig and Elizabeth Blackmar
read by Gordon Gould
5 cassettes
From its conception in the 1840s, Central Park has played a
special role in New York City. This is the story of the project
from planning through construction, conflicts resolved as the
space took shape, running battles over the park's use, and
concerns over crime, preservation, and management. The book
covers the equally important subject of the people who designed,
built, and use the park. 1992.
The Presidencies of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler  RC
36753
by Norma Lois Peterson
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
In the 1840 election the Whigs placed William Henry Harrison on
the ballot. The party, expecting the defeat of the Democratic
incumbent, passed over Henry Clay, their actual leader, in
search of a candidate who would respect congressional power. But
death took the successful Harrison after a month in office.
Tyler, the vice president, claimed the office and to the chagrin
of the Whigs refused to be their puppet. 1989.
The Presidency of Andrew Jackson  RC 37228
by Donald B. Cole
read by Art Metzler
3 cassettes
As Andrew Jackson began to make his way toward Washington in
1829, he had just buried his wife and survived a particularly
vicious election campaign on the heels of a prior disappointing
defeat. His dark mood and strong personality were feared as much
as his popularity was cheered. While the mystery surrounding
"Old Hickory's" ambivalence continues, Cole credits events and
the American public for many of the sweeping changes that took
place on Jackson's watch. 1993.
The Presidency of Franklin Pierce  RC 36759
by Larry Gara
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Survey of the troubled period of 1853-1857, when civil war
seemed inevitable. Pierce's perceived lack of leadership in
domestic matters, combined with his ability to create trouble
beyond U.S. borders, relegated this president to disparagement
in his day and to obscurity historically. However, the period is
recalled for some of the nonpolitical influences, such as the
industrial revolution and the introduction of the English
sparrow. 1991.
The Presidency of John F. Kennedy  RC 35619
by James N. Giglio
read by K.D. Henry
3 cassettes
With limited access to documents held in the Kennedy Library, a
professor of history has created an account of the thirty-fifth
presidency mainly from published and secondary sources. Giglio
surveys the controversial term of a "thousand days," during
which Kennedy left his imprint. The author credits JFK's success
to the charm that controlled the media and to the political
skills that gave the appearance of decisiveness. 1991.
The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt  RC 35610
by Lewis L. Gould
read by K.D. Henry
3 cassettes
An American history professor analyzes the domestic and foreign
successes and failures of the United States's twenty-sixth
president. He emphasizes Roosevelt's aggressive use of power in
regulating big business and in campaigning to preserve natural
resources. Gould highlights "Teddy's" role in building the
Panama Canal and developing a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
He also addresses the president's racial bias. 1991.
The Presidency of Woodrow Wilson  RC 35613
by Kendrick A. Clements
read by K.D. Henry
3 cassettes
A professor of history examined both primary and secondary
sources in the United States and abroad to research this study
of the principal issues and events of the Wilson administration.
Clements traces the evolution of Wilson's political thought
after he was elected president in 1912. He writes about Wilson's
dealings with Congress; his support of agricultural, industrial,
and foreign policy reforms; and his controversial role in World
War I. 1992.
The Radicalism of the American Revolution  RC 36630
by Gordon S. Wood
read by Art Metzler
3 cassettes
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning account, the author examines how
the American Revolution, unlike any other event, reshaped
society. Wood claims that colonial America, in all of its
monarchical deference, was transformed into a democratic and
self-reliant force. And he asserts that it was the behavior and
desires of ordinary people, not that of their elected officials,
that brought about this remarkable change. 1991.
Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician  RC
35321
by Roger Morris
read by Lou Harpenau
8 cassettes in 2 containers
A journalist, historian, and White House staff member chronicles
Nixon's life from youth in California to his first political
office. Personal interviews and access to primary documents
provide details about Nixon's Quaker upbringing, his schooling,
his wartime service, and his legal career. The story also
provides a social and political history of the first half of
this century. Strong language. 1990.
Spanning the Century: The Life of W. Averell Harriman, 1891-1986
RC 36057
by Rudy Abramson
read by Art Metzler
6 cassettes
Biography of an American who mingled with the rich and powerful
throughout his long life. Harriman was associated with
politics--as a diplomat, as the governor of New York, as a
presidential adviser, and twice as a candidate for the
presidency. But Harriman's associations with sports and women
earned him media coverage that often threatened to overshadow
his accomplishments. 1992.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Life  RC 36127
by Nathan Miller
read by Art Metzler
4 cassettes
In this biography of the outspoken twenty-sixth president of the
United States, Miller questions why Theodore Roosevelt's public
image remains strong more than seventy years after his death.
"T.R.," as he was known, is indelibly portrayed on Mount
Rushmore. Here the author examines T.R.'s personality,
interests, use of power, statements, and politics for clues to
the myth and the longevity of his reputation. 1992.
This Little Light of Mine: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer  RC
36316
by Kay Mills
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
Born the twentieth child of poor southern sharecroppers, Fannie
Lou Hamer entered a world of poverty, hard labor, repression,
beatings, and racism. Her courageous work with the Mississippi
voter registration campaign, which began in 1962, made her an
enduring symbol of the civil rights movement. And for the next
fifteen years her fiery songs and stories inspired audiences to
action. For senior high and older readers. 1993.
The United States Navy: A Two-Hundred-Year History  RC 36087
by Edward L. Beach
read by Bob Butz
4 cassettes
A retired naval officer tells the story of the navy from the
time George Washington commissioned ships in support of the
Continental army. Beach explains how the navy developed through
World War II and "conditioned by his own personal history," he
speculates on its future. 1986.
Woodrow Wilson  RC 35502
by August Heckscher
read by Lou Harpenau
6 cassettes
A biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States
by a former president of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and
editor of the Wilson papers. The author traces Wilson's academic
life as a political-science professor and university president,
followed by his political career as a governor and the chief
executive. Heckscher discusses Wilson's failure to act on his
opposition to racial segregation and his crusade for U.S. entry
into the League of Nations. 1991.
Wars
The Balkan Express: Fragments from the Other Side of War  RC
37436
by Slavenka Drakulic
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
A journalist describes the effects of the Serbo-Croatian war on
former Yugoslavians. Drakulic's "fragments" combine analysis,
facts, and personal stories to show how the war has changed
values, thinking, and perceptions of the world. Includes a talk
with a young soldier who has learned to think like a man and act
like a robot, and a letter of concern to Drakulic's daughter.
1993.
Bouncing Back: How a Heroic Band of POWs Survived Vietnam  RC
36816
by Geoffrey Norman
read by Ben Mast
2 cassettes
Fighter pilot Al Stafford spent much of his military career as a
prisoner of the North Vietnamese. Norman details Stafford's
capture, his humiliation at caving in to his captors, and his
friendships with the men who shared his fate. Their techniques
for staying sane included devising a tapping code between cells
and refining their art of storytelling. But they had to endure
torture, malnutrition, and six-inch parasitic worms. 1990.
+Colin Powell: Soldier Statesman--Statesman Soldier  RC 35929
by Howard Means
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
Tells of the rise of the African American son of Jamaican
immigrants to positions in the White House and the Pentagon.
Follows Powell from his Bronx childhood, through his army
career, to posts as national security advisor and chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Based on interviews with Powell, his
boyhood friends, his family, and his associates. 1992.
Jungle in Black  RC 36722
by Steve Maguire
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
The author is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran who was blinded
by a Viet Cong land mine in 1969. He recounts intense
experiences both as a soldier in Vietnam and as a wounded
veteran trying to put his life back together in an America that
had turned its back on the war. With courage, determination, and
help from friends and his wife-to-be, he surmounts the painful
psychological and social adjustments of his homecoming. Strong
language. 1992.
Long Day's Journey into War: December 7, 1941  RC 35443
by Stanley Weintraub
read by Mary Kane
6 cassettes
The author details events leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
He begins coverage of this fateful day with a kaleidoscopic view
of a world suddenly plunged into global conflict. Then he
focuses on communications between Tokyo and Washington; examines
the European, African, and Pacific war fronts; and eavesdrops on
conversations of ordinary citizens. Some strong language. 1991.
The Memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein,
K.G.  RC 35748
by Bernard Law, Viscount Montgomery
read by Patrick Horgan
4 cassettes
"Monty" establishes immediately that he wrote every word
himself. Whether he is reflecting on his miserable childhood, on
some aspect of his military philosophy, on the campaigns of
World War II, or on his dealings with Eisenhower, this often
controversial but always dignified veteran British soldier once
more does his duty--he sets the record straight for future
generations. 1958.
A Murder in Wartime: The Untold Spy Story That Changed the
Course of the Vietnam War  RC 36758
by Jeff Stein
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
When eight members of a Green Beret unit in Vietnam were charged
with the murder of an alleged North Vietnamese double agent in
1969, emergency sessions about protection of national security
were held behind closed doors. Stein, a military intelligence
officer on the scene when the case broke, describes events from
the initial uproar through the abrupt ending. 1992.
My Father's Son: Memories of War and Peace  RC 36331
by Farley Mowat
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
In this sequel to _And No Birds Sang (RC 14998)_, the author, a
Canadian soldier in the Italian campaign during World War II,
chronicles his wartime impressions in an exchange of letters
with his parents. His father, an unorthodox librarian and
veteran of WWI, especially shares Mowat's sense of humor about
authority and gently nudges his son into what was to become a
lifetime of writing. Some strong language. 1992.
+Stormin' Norman: An American Hero  RC 35919
by Jack Anderson and Dale Van Atta
read by John Rayburn
2 cassettes
As director of Operation Desert Storm, Norman Schwarzkopf became
well-known in late 1990. The authors, who interviewed family
members, friends, and fellow soldiers, present a portrait of a
man for all seasons--a devoted family man, a sportsman, a music
lover, and a commander who knows the heart and mind of the
common soldier. Bestseller 1991.
Women's Concerns
Between Sisters: Secret Rivals, Intimate Friends  RC 36375
by Barbara Mathias
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
A journalist draws on interviews with more than seventy-five
women to explore the bonds between biological sisters. As
Mathias examines sisterly relationships, including those in her
own family, she ponders why some are close, supportive, and
lasting while others are not. A few of the topics that surface
in the conversations are jealousy, birth order, feminine
psychology, and caring for elderly parents. 1992.
Disabled, Female, and _Proud_! Stories of Ten Women with
Disabilities  RC 35955
by Harilyn Rousso and others
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
The author, a disabled psychiatric social worker and
psychotherapist, profiles ten disabled women from a networking
program she began so that disabled girls might learn from
others' experiences. These women work in different fields and
pursue varying lifestyles, but they prove that it is possible to
lead a productive, satisfying life that overcomes stereotypes
and prejudices. 1988.
In the Men's House: An Inside Account of Life in the Army by One
of West Point's First Female Graduates  RC 35439
by Carol Barkalow and Andrea Raab
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
In 1976 seventeen-year-old Barkalow was one of the first women
to enter West Point. Using her diary of those four years and her
colleagues' comments, the captain describes the difficulties of
breaking into an all-male bastion and goes on to tell of her
experiences as an army officer. Some strong language. 1990.
The Mismeasure of Woman  RC 36836
by Carol Tavris
read by Lynn Schrichte
3 cassettes
A social psychologist discusses why women are not inferior to,
superior to, nor the same as men. Tavris considers how women are
perceived by the male-dominated medical professions, where, she
asserts, the research yardstick by which normalcy is measured
remains male. Calling for the study of the real differences
between men and women, the author makes a plea for equal
acceptance. 1992.
Modern First Ladies: Their Documentary Legacy  RC 36067
edited by Nancy Kegan Smith and Mary C. Ryan
read by Maggie Welch
2 cassettes
Examines the role of the wife of the president of the United
States and the records created by the first ladies' office.
Short essays trace the development of the position in the
twentieth century beginning with Edith Kermit Roosevelt, who
hired a social secretary, and ending with Nancy Reagan, who
employed a large staff. Also reveals changes in the status of
women in general. 1989.
Moving the Mountain: The Women's Movement in America since 1960
RC 36056
by Flora Davis
read by Lydia Humphries
4 cassettes
The author argues that feminism in America experienced two great
waves. The first peaked when women won voting rights. The
second, discussed in this book, began in the mid-twentieth
century. Davis examines the rebirth of feminism, including the
founding of the National Organization for Women (NOW); issues
such as abortion and women in politics; and the movement's
progress. 1991.
Princess: A True Story of Life behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
RC 36195
by Jean Sasson
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
While living in Saudi Arabia, the author interviewed Sultana and
learned of her life as a Saudi Arabian woman. Although a
princess, Sultana asserts that she has no rights. She describes
her life within the palace walls and states that women have been
forced to marry much older men, being treated as nothing more
than breeding animals. 1992.
Wild Women Don't Wear No Blues: Black Women Writers on Love,
Men, and Sex  RC 37454
edited by Marita Golden
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Novelist Marita Golden compiles fifteen essays by African
American women writers on the relationships between men and
women. Bebe Moore Campbell seeks to resolve her anger over
interracial love affairs; Jewelle Gomez discusses the strong
bond between black lesbians and black gay men; and DorisJean
Austin writes of being raped at twelve. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1993.
Woman of Valor: Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement
in America  RC 35568
by Ellen Chesler
read by Maggie Welch
5 cassettes
Biography of the founder of Planned Parenthood. Conflicting
images portray Margaret Sanger as a woman who fights
passionately for women's rights while preferring male company,
and a caring mother who abandons her children. This rebellious
pioneer, arrested in 1916 for opening a birth control clinic,
spent the next half-century crusading for access to
contraception. 1992.
A Woman's Worth  RC 36954
by Marianne Williamson
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering
inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their
lives--relationships and sexuality, careers, child-rearing,
worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism.
Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal,
Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens
and to find the goddess within them. Bestseller 1993.
Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women's Sexual Fantasies
RC 35788
by Nancy Friday
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
4 cassettes
Using letters from women, many in their twenties, Friday
discusses a woman's right to experience full sexual release. She
emphasizes masturbation and discusses women's fantasies: being
in control, being with other women, and being sexually
insatiable. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1991.
World History
At the Highest Levels: The Inside Story of the End of the Cold
War  RC 36283
by Michael R. Beschloss and Strobe Talbott
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
A historian and a journalist chronicle the end of the Cold War.
Using their unusual access to classified information, they
describe the negotiations between George Bush and Mikhail
Gorbachev from 1989 to 1991 and document the two leaders'
combination of diplomacy, fear, reliance, suspicion, and mutual
trust that led to unprecedented changes. Bestseller 1993.
Britons: Forging the Nation, 1707-1837  RC 36989
by Linda Colley
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
An account of the period when English, Scottish, and Welsh
people began to identify themselves as British. Colley examines
how political, military, economic, religious, cultural,
linguistic, and patriotic forces were united, and how some of
the same elements may contribute to the dismantling of the
empire in the future. Joint winner of the Wolfson Foundation
History Prize. 1992.
Castro's Final Hour: The Secret Story behind the Coming Downfall
of Communist Cuba  RC 36871
by Andres Oppenheimer
read by Ralph Lowenstein
4 cassettes
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents a picture of life
in Cuba during what he believes may be the waning days of
Castro's communist regime. Oppenheimer analyzes pivotal events
and presents candid interviews with Cubans in all walks of life.
What emerges is a picture of Cuban society still fearful, still
struggling, and desperately hoping for change. 1992.
China in Our Time: The Epic Saga of the People's Republic from
the Communist Victory to Tiananmen Square and Beyond  RC 36558
by Ross Terrill
read by Peter Johnson
3 cassettes
The author, familiar with the language, politics, and culture of
the most populous country in the world, gives his account of
China harking back to Mao's "Liberation." Terrill focuses on the
Chinese version of Communist ideology with its Leninist slant
and the Chinese penchant for conformity, both of which he
believes hamper the pro-democratic movement. 1992.
The Conquest of New Spain  RC 35812
by Bernal Daz del Castillo
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
The author was a sixteenth-century Spanish explorer--the last
survivor of the conquerors of Mexico. He joined Cortes in the
march from the coast to the capital city and wrote this account
of the defeat of the Aztecs when he became convinced that other
participants in this military adventure had not told the real
story. 1963.
The Creators  RC 35507
by Daniel J. Boorstin
read by Gordon Gould
8 cassettes
The author retells the stories, including biographical details,
of the creative individuals who shaped the arts in Western
civilization. His narrative begins with the efforts of the
Hindus and weaves in the contributions made by architects,
painters, composers, writers, sculptors, and dancers. Companion
to the _Discoverers (RC 20145)_. 1992.
De Gaulle: The Ruler, 1945-1970  RC 37102
by Jean Lacouture
read by Ed Blake
6 cassettes
Biography of the general who led France for a quarter of a
century following the end of World War II. Lacouture covers de
Gaulle's diplomatic and political successes, such as his role in
securing Algeria's independence, but contrasts his
acccomplishments with controversial positions that isolated
France from its allies. Sequel to _De Gaulle: The Rebel,
1890-1944 (RC 33284)_. 1991.
Dragon Lady: The Life and Legend of the Last Empress of China
RC 37118
by Sterling Seagrave
read by Peter Johnson
5 cassettes
Using papers of the _London Times_ correspondent George
Morrison, the author reinterprets the life of Empress Tzu Hsi
(1835-1908), describing her as a naive woman who struggled to
protect her country from foreign interference. Seagrave intends
to rectify the sensationalist myths about Tzu Hsi, especially
those propagated by her earlier biographer, Sir Edmund
Backhouse. 1992.
Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings  RC 35729
by Aung San Suu Kyi
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
Writings by the duly elected Burmese leader under house arrest,
who was honored with both the Sakharov and the Nobel Prize for
her heroic fight for human rights and democracy. Selections
include a biographical essay about her father, assassinated for
his nationalist politics, along with interviews, letters, and
speeches. Includes additional contributions by admirers of Aung
San Suu Kyi and a foreword by Vclav Havel. 1991.
Frontiers: The Epic of South Africa's Creation and the Tragedy
of the Xhosa People  RC 36300
by Nol Mostert
read by Lisette Lecat
11 cassettes in 2 containers
Account of the struggle between white Europeans and black
Africans since their first contact in the late 1700s. Mostert
chronicles the fate of the Xhosa, who lost their lands to
explorers and later followed prophets' dictates to destroy their
cattle and food supplies, with tragic results. The tale features
countless human interest stories. 1992.
The Grimaldis of Monaco  RC 36053
by Anne Edwards
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
The Grimaldi family has ruled the tiny principality of Monaco
since the 1200s. Edwards illustrates how almost every generation
of the royal lineage has dealt with marital problems, family
feuds, and illegitimate children. Although the marriage between
Prince Rainier and American actress Grace Kelly was
uncharacteristically calm and loving, their offspring appear to
be continuing the family tradition. 1992.
Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Lives  RC 35408
by Alan Bullock
read by Peter Johnson
10 cassettes in 2 containers
A dual biography probing the differences and similarities of two
of the most tyrannical individuals in history. Bullock analyzes
their willful personalities and describes how they obtained
political and military power, committed inhuman crimes, and
failed on a monumental scale. His investigation of these two
monsters corresponds with events that created the Third Reich
and the former Soviet Union. 1991.
In Exile from the Land of Snows  RC 36878
by John F. Avedon
read by Peter Johnson
4 cassettes
A journalist combines written and oral sources, including
interviews with Tibetan refugees in India and the fourteenth
dalai lama, to create this account of China's 1950 takeover of
Tibet. Avedon chronicles Chinese efforts to transform Buddhist
monks, nomadic herdsmen, peddlers, and high-altitude farmers
into followers of Mao. The author interweaves passages on
ancient Tibetan culture and religious practices. 1984.
Indira Gandhi: A Personal and Political Biography  RC 35563
by Inder Malhotra
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
A political correspondent and journalist recounts the career of
Indira Gandhi, daughter and successor to Jawaharlal Nehru,
independent India's first prime minister. The author focuses on
Gandhi's handling of religious and ethnic dissension and her
controversial declaration of a state of emergency. The author
contrasts her public image with a private life of personal
tragedy and loneliness. 1989.
Israel's Secret Wars: A History of Israel's Intelligence
Services  RC 36007
by Ian Black and Benny Morris
read by Ken Kliban
4 cassettes
Just north of Tel Aviv, hidden in a cluster of buildings, lies a
memorial to more than 400 Israelis who have died in Israel's
secret intelligence services. Using previously classified
material, the authors examine these three services
(Mossad--foreign, Shin Bet--domestic, and Aman--military) and
discuss such events as the Six Day War and the raid on Entebbe.
1991.
Lady Jane Grey  RC 36111
by Hester W. Chapman
read by Noel Leslie
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The woman who sat on the throne of England for nine days is
presented as strong-willed and intelligent in this biography.
Long considered a puppet in Tudor politics by most historians,
Lady Jane Grey is portrayed by the author as a tragic but
forceful figure. 1963.
Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire  RC 37123
by David Remnick
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes
Chronicles the demise of arguably one of the cruelest regimes in
history. As a firsthand observer and as the grandson of Russian
immigrants, former correspondent Remnick takes a personal
interest in how people learned the truth about the system. He
states that truth, once admitted, opened the doors to democracy,
and he relates his view of how former Soviet leaders now
struggle to preserve delicate democratic reform. 1993.
The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of
Philip II, Volume 1  RC 35703
by Fernand Braudel
read by Ralph Lowenstein
6 cassettes
Braudel evokes the enduring, little-known Mediterranean of
natural forces and human activity through the application of the
techniques of geographers, economists, demographers, and
folklorists. Braudel's work reflects the "environmental"
approach to history. This is a translation of the French
edition, revised in 1966. 1972.
The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of
Philip II, Volume 2  RC 35704
by Fernand Braudel
read by Ralph Lowenstein
6 cassettes
The author completes his panoramic view of the "structures" and
"conjunctures" that shaped the life of the Mediterranean in the
late sixteenth century. He concludes with an analysis of
_l'histoire vnementielle_, or what many historians refer to as
"straightforward factual accounts." Follows _Volume 1 (RC
35703)_. 1973.
Personal Witness: Israel through My Eyes  RC 36562
by Abba Eban
read by Ralph Lowenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Eban, who was on hand at the creation of the independent Jewish
state, presents five decades of Israel's history as seen by him
in his positions in the Israeli government, including ambassador
to both the United States and the United Nations. He offers his
views on political figures such as Bush, Truman, Churchill,
Sadat, King Hussein, Ben-Gurion, and Begin and his insights on
world events, including the Gulf War. 1992.
Queen Victoria: A Portrait  RC 35805
by Giles St. Aubyn
read by Richard Brown
6 cassettes
The author of several books on Britain's royal family, including
_Edward VII: Prince and King (RC 15046)_, provides a portrait of
the woman who came to the throne in 1837 as an unknown girl and
who was, when she died in 1901, mourned by the whole world. St.
Aubyn represents Victoria's development in six distinct stages:
princess, young queen, bride, wife, widow, and ruler of a vast
empire. 1991.
The Secret Alliance: The Extraordinary Story of the Rescue of
the Jews since World War II  RC 36887
by Tad Szulc
read by Ralph Lowenstein
2 cassettes
The original "alliance" refers to the combined efforts of the
Mossad and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee to
save endangered Jews from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and
North Africa. Szulc's tale, describing many individual heroes,
begins with the Nazi threat, covers the creation of the state of
Israel, and deals with the plight of Jews in Iraq, Ethiopia,
Yemen, and Morocco. 1991.
Showa: The Age of Hirohito  RC 37416
by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
When Hirohito became emperor of Japan in 1926, he was hailed as
a god-king. When he died some seventy years later, he had become
a constitutional monarch--a symbol of state as well as a symbol
of the profound changes that had taken place during his reign.
In this period Japan experienced tremendous industrial-military
expansion, World War II, and unparalleled post-war growth. For
junior and senior high readers. 1990.
Thunder out of China  RC 36526
by Theodore H. White and Annalee Jacoby
read by Butch Hoover
3 cassettes
Observations of two correspondents who spent World War II in
China. They report on the struggle among nationalist, Communist,
and traditionalist forces dividing China as it simultaneously
fends off Japanese aggression. White's analysis of the political
situation once Japan surrenders and his predictions about future
Chinese-American relations are, according to Harrison
Salisbury`s 1980 introduction, "indispensable." 1946.
The Wives of Henry VIII  RC 36182
by Antonia Fraser
read by Mikel Lambert
5 cassettes
England's Henry VIII earned a distinct reputation from the fates
of his six wives--Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane
Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.
Fraser examines the lives of each of these women--the
circumstances surrounding their marriages, their attempts to
bear the king a male heir, the dissolution of their reigns as
other women caught the king's eye, and, finally, their deaths.
Bestseller 1992.
+A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the
Renaissance; Portrait of an Age  RC 35941
by William Manchester
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
The author first outlines the period made chaotic by the waning
authority of the Catholic Church, made turbulent by Martin
Luther, made beautiful by Michelangelo, but, most importantly,
made aware by Ferdinand Magellan. According to Manchester, it
was Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, when he proved the
rotundity of a rotating earth, that shattered myths and ushered
in a new age. 1992.
World War Two through German Eyes  RC 35822
by James Lucas
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
The author presents a look at World War II as it was viewed by
the Germans. He covers their perspectives on issues of
political, social, economic, and military concerns. Particular
attention is given to the position of women, and to citizens'
relations with their local governments. 1987.
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