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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 67, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2001



Talking Book Topics

January-February 2001

Volume 67, Number 1



National Library Service for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped



_Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print,

cassette, and disc formats and distributed free to blind and

physically handicapped individuals who participate in the

Library of Congress free reading program.  It lists recorded

books and magazines available through a network of

cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and

activities in library services.

     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles

recently added to the national collection, which contains

thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including

classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and

self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of

books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs

and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries.

Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer

requests for special materials.

      To order books, contact your local cooperating

library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should

be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library

Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of

Congress, Washington, DC  20542 



Library of Congress, Washington 2001



Library of Congress

Catalog Card Number 60-46157

ISSN 0039-9183





Contents:



In Brief



Books for Adults



     Cassettes--Nonfiction

     Cassettes--Fiction



Books for Children



     Cassettes--Nonfiction

     Cassettes--Fiction



Foreign Language Books



     Spanish



Talking Book Magazines



In Brief



National Advisory Group seeks advice

The members of the National Advisory Group on Collection

Building Activities wish to thank their fellow patrons and

librarians for their input concerning the NLS program. 

Please be assured that your ideas and suggestions are

important to us and were thoroughly discussed in the

committee's deliberations.  

     The group will meet again at NLS on May 23-25, 2001. 

Please continue to assist us by contacting committee

members or your cooperating library with your suggestions. 

Input from readers is the key ingredient in the success of

our program.  The NLS National Advisory Group represents

you!



Representatives from consumer organizations



American Council of the Blind (ACB)

Ms. Jill O'Connell

279 Church Lane

Carlotta, CA 95528-9715



Blinded Veterans Association

Dr. Ronald L. Miller

1480 Aptos Drive

Turlock, CA 95382



National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

Mrs. Barbara Walker

2224 S. 35th Street

Lincoln, NE 68506-6011

e-mail: bwalker@inebraska.com



Reader-at-large representatives



Midlands Region--includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and

Wisconsin



Ms. Jane L. Toleno

1815 Hillsboro Avenue North

Golden Valley, MN 55427

e-mail: jtoleno@visi.com



Northern Region--includes Connecticut, Delaware, District

of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,

and West Virginia



Mr. Michael Richman

15 Yandow Drive

South Burlington, VT 05403

e-mail: car@together.net (Michael Richman)



Southern Region--includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,

Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,

Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,

and Virgin Islands



Ms. Kathy Blackburn

8607 Delaware Court

Austin, TX 78758

e-mail: kblackbn@concentric.net



Western Region--includes Alaska, Arizona, California,

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New

Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,

Washington, and Wyoming



Mr. Michael Jones

180 Sheridan Boulevard

Denver, CO 80226-6067

e-mail: mjones@hrdbal.dvo.cpqcorp.net



Librarians



Midlands

Ms. Maggie Bacon

Library of Michigan

Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

P.O. Box 30007

Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 373-5353

e-mail: magbacon@libofmich.lib.mi.us



Northern

Ms. Carol Taylor

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

198 West Street

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 566-2151

fax: (860) 566-6669

e-mail: ctaylor@cslib.org



Southern

Mr. Randy French

Library and Resource Center

Department for the Visually Handicapped

395 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, VA 23227

(804) 371-3661

e-mail: frenchra@dvh.state.va.us



Western

Ms. Sue Sugimura, Librarian

Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped

402 Kapahulu Avenue

Honolulu, HI 96815

(808) 733-8444

fax: (808) 733-8449

e-mail: sue@lib.state.hi.us



Children's/Young Adults

Ms. Emma Schroth

State Library of Louisiana

Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

701 North Fourth Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 342-9563

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Magazine of the Month selections for 2001

Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not

otherwise available through network libraries.  Subscribers

to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the

Month receive a different audio magazine on cassette each

month.  For a free subscription to either program, contact

your local cooperating library.  Although the selections

are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the

following magazines during the year 2001.



Magazine of the Month



          O: The Oprah Magazine (self-help and inspiration,

          fashion, recipes, and advice from the television

          guru)

          

          Essence (general interest, issues relevant to

          African American community and culture)



          Vegetarian Times (recipes, cooking tips, social

          issues)



          Sports Illustrated for Women (women's sports; health

          care, nutrition, psychology, news)



          Hispanic Times (Hispanic and Native American

          heritage, culture, and social issues; includes

          readers' contributions)



          Success (business trends, places, products,

          articles)



          Policy Review (conservative views on domestic and

          foreign policy issues)



          Mother Jones (progressive views, political

          commentary, and investigative reporting)



          Smart Money: The Wall Street Journal Magazine of

          Personal Business (business information for

          investors)



          Men's Journal (general interest, sports, action, and

          travel; columns on health, books, and movies)



          Military History (wars and battles from ancient to

          modern times; features dealing with personalities,

          weapons, and interviews)



          Fine Cooking for People Who Have to Cook (recipes

          and articles on food selection and preparation)



Alternates:  Country Living Gardener, Islands, New York,

Real Simple,  Travel Fifty and Beyond, Upscale



Young Adult Magazine of the Month



          Jump: For Girls Who Dare to Be Different (fitness

          and health, fashion, feature articles)



          Right On (African American popular culture)



          Careers and Colleges (employment, higher education,

          jobs)



          Latingirl (fashion, health, beauty, celebrity

          interviews for Hispanic teens)



          Surfer (surfing techniques, well-known people, best

          worldwide locations)



          Space Illustrated (science of outer space; includes

          works of science fiction)



          PetLife: Your Companion Animal Magazine (feature

          articles about animals in special circumstances,

          such as working in prisons, airports, or as mascots)



          Swimming World and Junior Swimmer (profiles of

          athletes, events, techniques, news)



          Teen Vogue (fashion, trends, celebrity interviews,

          and advice)



          Backpacker: The Magazine of Wilderness Travel

          (planning tips,  equipment, attractions)



          UFO Magazine (space, UFO controversies)



          Yahoo! Internet Life: So Many Sites, So Little Time

          (online resources, information searches, consumer

          issues)



Alternates: CosmoGirl, Girls' Life, Sixteen Magazine,

Snowboarding, Teen Beat, TM: Teen Movieline, Twist

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Harry Potter series in NLS collection

Audiocassettes of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter

stories are available through network libraries.  The most

recent title, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (RC

50228), was shipped to libraries in September.  Other

titles in the series include Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer's Stone (RC 47260), Harry Potter and the Chamber

of Secrets (RC 48437), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of

Azbakan (RC 48772).  The books are also available in

braille from network libraries and through the NLS Web-

Braille system.

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Student financial assistance

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial

Assistance Program has updated on compact disc its audio

recording of information on financial assistance for

visually impaired students.  Through a simulated

conversation between a counselor and a student, the audio

guide provides information on postsecondary student

financial assistance from federal, state, and private

sources.  A free copy of the audio guide  may be requested

from:

     Student Aid Audio Guide

     Federal Student Aid Information Center

     P.O. Box 84

     Washington, DC 20044-0084



TBT note

Correction:  The "In Brief" article entitled "Computer and

Web Resources for People with Disabilities" in TBT

(September-October 2000) contains two telephone numbers for

the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA).  To reach ATA,

please use the first 800 number (1-800-455-7970) or the e-

mail address <ATAinfo@ATAccess.org>.

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_Books for Adults_

Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were

recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete

collection contains books by many authors on fiction and

nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics,

gothics, mysteries, romances, and others.  Contact your

cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of

books available in the collection.Cassette books are

labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order

books, contact your cooperating library.

     _Note:_  For the information of the reader, a notice

may appear immediately following the book description to

indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit

descriptions of sex, or violence.  The word "some" before

any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent

occurrence, as in "some strong language."



_Cassettes Nonfiction_



The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story.

RC 47024.

by Bob Brier.

read by Bob Kuhn.

2 cassettes.

Combining modern forensic technological evidence with

historical facts, Brier proposes that the eighteen-year-old

pharaoh was murdered. He supports his theory by detailing

circumstantial evidence gleaned from reviewing

Tutankhamen's remains and Brier's studies of the

interaction of society and religion with the role of rulers

in Ancient Egypt. 1998.

RC 47024.

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Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex

and Relationships.

RC 47124.

by Ruth Bell.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

5 cassettes.

Expanded third edition discusses sexual and emotional

change during the adolescent years. Topics include sexually

transmitted diseases, homosexuality, birth control, eating

disorders, substance abuse, and living with violence.

Teenagers are quoted throughout the book. Explicit

descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers.

1998.

RC 47124.

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Gandhi: A Life.

RC 47325.

by Yogesh Chadha.

read by John Horton.

4 cassettes.

An Indian author's portrait of Mahatma Gandhi seeks to

reclaim the "human being out of the many myths surrounding

him." Presents his family background and details of the

private man as well as the public persona. Places the

Indian leader within the context of the political and

historical developments of the early twentieth century.

1997.

RC 47325.

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Fix It Fast and Easy 2: Upgrading Your House.

RC 47677.

by Glenn Haege.

read by Bill Wallace.

2 cassettes.

A guide for home owners who intend to make costly home

improvements, including remodeling and major plumbing,

electrical, and structural jobs. Companion to _Fix It Fast

and Easy: America's Master Handyman Answers the Most Asked

"How To" Questions (RC 47676)_. 1998.

RC 47677.

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Cassette Books, 1998.

RC 47799.

by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped.

read by various narrators.

4 cassettes.

A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult

and young adult readers during 1998. The nonfiction and

fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate

listings identify books for young adult readers and for

Spanish readers. 1998.

RC 47799.

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Outside Passage: A Memoir of an Alaskan Childhood.

RC 47856.

by Julia Scully.

read by Marilyn Gleason.

2 cassettes.

A woman's coming-of-age memoir recalls the two years she

and her sister spent in an orphanage, her impoverished

youth in a remote Alaskan town, and her teenage years

during World War II, working in her widowed mother's

roadhouse that served a rough trade of gold miners. 1998.

RC 47856.

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The Era of Good Feelings.

RC 47873.

by George Dangerfield.

read by Ralph Lowenstein.

5 cassettes.

Explores the nineteenth-century transitional period from

the popular acceptance of Thomas Jefferson's political

ideas, which stressed the importance of limiting central

government in size and scope, to Andrew Jackson's, which

emphasized the need for institutions to help protect the

weak, oppressed, and exploited. Pulitzer Prize winner in

American history. 1952.

RC 47873.

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Carl Sagan's Universe.

RC 47883.

edited by Yervant Terzian and Elizabeth Bilson.

read by Ralph Lowenstein.

3 cassettes.

Twenty-four symposium papers to honor Carl Sagan's work on

the occasion of his sixtieth birthday in October 1994 at

Cornell University. Four major topics are presented:

planetary exploration; life in the cosmos; science

education; and science, environment, and public policy.

1997.

RC 47883.

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Dreaming Out Loud: Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Wade Hayes,

and the Changing Face of Nashville.

RC 47886.

by Bruce Feiler.

read by L.J. Ganser.

3 cassettes.

Traces the evolution of country music from the Grand Ole

Opry to later methods of developing potential new stars.

Highlights the careers of famous musicians Garth Brooks and

Wynonna Judd. Discusses the business aspect of the music

industry in Nashville. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 47886.

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The Invention That Changed the World: How a Small Group of

Radar Pioneers Won the Second World War and Launched a

Technological Revolution.

RC 47888.

by Robert Buderi.

read by Dennis Rooney.

5 cassettes.

Traces the development of radar technology, its use as a

weapon in World War II, and its extensive peacetime

applications. Recounts the secretive development of

microwave radar early in the war and describes its critical

value in the Battle of Britain, at Midway, and in other

important conflicts. 1996.

RC 47888.

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Sophia Loren: A Biography.

RC 47901.

by Warren G. Harris.

read by Laura Giannarelli.

4 cassettes.

Biography of the Italian movie star. Born illegitimate in

1934, Sophia struggled to survive the hardships of World

War II. With her mother orchestrating her career, she left

school at fourteen to become a model. Traces her

involvement with her future husband, Carlo Ponti, and the

highlights of her film career. Includes a list of her

films. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 47901.

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Constantinople: City of the World's Desire, 1453-1924.

RC 48041.

by Philip Mansel.

read by Anne Flosnik.

5 cassettes.

Describes Constantinople, once capital of the Ottoman

Empire, as an international center with power and influence

that extended across political, cultural, social, and

religious boundaries. Observes that the metropolis now

known as Istanbul has also been called the "city of

saints," "refuge of the universe," and "eye of the world."

1995.

RC 48041.

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There Once Was a World: A Nine-Hundred-Year Chronicle of

the Shtetl of Eishyshok.

RC 48086.

by Yaffa Eliach.

read by Suzanne Toren.

8 cassettes in 2 containers.

The author was a young child when the massacre of September

26, 1941, left almost no survivors in her home of

Eishyshok--one of the oldest Jewish settlements in Europe.

Her re-creation of the shtetl's history describes community

life, which centered around the homes, schools, and

synagogues. 1998.

RC 48086.

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Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines,

Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star.

RC 48096.

by William J. Mann.

read by Ray Hagen.

3 cassettes.

Biography of the silent-screen star who was the number one

box office draw in 1930. Focuses on the decade of Haines's

stardom. Emphasizes his personal lifestyle--living with his

male companion Jimmie Shields for fifty years--as a

courageous and honest feat in the era before the gay

movement. 1998.

RC 48096.

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Wormholes: Essays and Occasional Writings.

RC 48178.

by John Fowles.

read by David Cutler.

3 cassettes.

Some thirty representative pieces of Fowles's

autobiographical statements, literary criticism, and

commentaries on society and nature written between 1963 and

1997. The essays reflect themes found in his novels, the

role of the writer, and his lifelong commitment to

environmental issues. 1998.

RC 48178.

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Germany: A New History.

RC 48181.

by Hagen Schulze.

read by Lewis Grenville.

3 cassettes.

Two thousand years in the history of Germany, from the time

of the Roman Empire until the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Describes efforts to forge common bonds among diverse

peoples and to instill national pride. Concludes with

speculation about the future of the reunited country. 1998.

RC 48181.

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Down with Big Brother: The Fall of the Soviet Empire.

RC 48303.

by Michael Dobbs.

read by Ken Kliban.

4 cassettes.

Journalist's account of the demise of the Soviet Union

based on reporting tours in Yugoslavia, Poland, and the

Soviet Union between 1977 and 1993. Uses a dateline

approach to discuss major economic and political events

that led to Soviet president Gorbachev's resignation in

1991. 1996.

RC 48303.

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Earth Odyssey: Around the World in Search of Our

Environmental Future.

RC 48309.

by Mark Hertsgaard.

read by Lewis Grenville.

3 cassettes.

Analyzes the impacts of human behavior on Earth's

ecosystems and the consequences of environmental

degradation. Examines the effects of global warming, the

disappearance of rain forests, unchecked population growth,

and pollution. Interviews scientists, activists, business

leaders, and politicians about the condition of the

biosphere and implications for the future. 1998.

RC 48309.

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Michael and Natasha: The Life and Love of Michael II, the

Last of the Romanov Tsars.

RC 48312.

by Rosemary Crawford and Donald Crawford.

read by Frank Coffee.

4 cassettes.

Recounts the romance between Grand Duke Michael, brother of

Tsar Nicholas, and Natasha Wulfert, a commoner already

twice divorced. Traces their courtship, Russian society's

reactions, their eventual marriage, and Michael's brief

reign as tsar before his execution in June 1918. Based on

diaries and private correspondence released from the

Russian state archives. 1997.

RC 48312.

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The Best American Sports Writing, 1998.

RC 48316.

edited by Bill Littlefield.

read by Bill Wallace.

4 cassettes.

Twenty-six sports articles from American and Canadian

magazines and newspapers. Linda Robertson writes about

Richard Williams's grooming his daughters for tennis

careers in "On Planet Venus." In "Late Boomer," Tom Boswell

describes Brady Anderson, the Orioles center fielder. David

Remnick covers boxer Mike Tyson in "Kid Dynamite Blows Up."

Some strong language. 1998.

RC 48316.

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The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain, Language, and Human

Culture.

RC 48322.

by Frank R. Wilson.

read by Jake Williams.

3 cassettes.

A neurologist examines the human hand's role in the

evolution of the species and in the development of the

brain. Discusses the hand's versatility and influence on

cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and psychological

abilities. Interviews musicians, puppeteers, and surgeons

for insights on how hands influence learning and career

choices. 1998.

RC 48322.

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Chronicle of the Guayaki Indians.

RC 48392.

by Pierre Clastres.

read by Rick Foucheux.

2 cassettes.

A study of surviving members of a dwindling population in

the forests of Paraguay, originally published in 1972.

Written by a French anthropologist who lived with this

small group in 1963 and 1964, it portrays rituals

surrounding birth, initiation, and death, as well as social

customs involving food and cannibalism. Some violence.

1998.

RC 48392.

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The Czech Republic.

RC 48407.

by Steven Otfinoski.

read by Connie Crawford.

1 cassette.

Introduces the land and people of the eastern European

country, its culture, and history, including its release

from the Iron Curtain in 1989. Discusses economic problems

and possible solutions. Includes a chronology. For junior

and senior high and older readers. 1997.

RC 48407.

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Poland.

RC 48408.

by Steven Otfinoski.

read by Anne Hancock.

1 cassette.

The history, culture, and prospects for the future of the

eastern European country of Poland. Discusses its seven

geographical regions and recalls its "golden age."

Describes the systems of democracy, Nazism, and communism

embraced at various times over the years. Includes a brief

chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers.

1995.

RC 48408.

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Ukraine.

RC 48410.

by Steven Otfinoski.

read by Norm Thibeault.

1 cassette.

Discusses the history, culture, and geography of the former

Soviet republic. Describes the establishment of a new

republic in 1991, the continued effects of the 1986

Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion, the renewal of religious

traditions, and the economy. For junior and senior high and

older readers. 1999.

RC 48410.

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King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism

in Colonial Africa.

RC 48452.

by Adam Hochschild.

read by Dan Bloom.

3 cassettes.

Chronicles the nineteenth-century enslavement, mutilation,

and murder of millions of Africans by King Leopold of

Belgium. Details the crusade by human-rights activists and

the exposure of crimes against the Congolese. Argues that

European and American governments contributed to these

atrocities and tragedies by their silence. 1998.

RC 48452.

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A Devil and a Good Woman, Too: The Lives of Julia Peterkin.

RC 48461.

by Susan Millar Williams.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

3 cassettes.

Biography of a South Carolina plantation owner who won the

1929 Pulitzer Prize for a novel, _Scarlet Sister Mary (RC

14880)_, about Gullah-speaking African Americans. Because

she wrote about descendents of former slaves in the

agrarian south, Peterkin was shunned. After a family

tragedy, she retired from writing. 1997.

RC 48461.

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Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious

Illness.

RC 48469.

by Joanne Lynn and Joan Harrold.

read by Rick Rohan.

2 cassettes.

Physicians offer practical advice to caretakers and

patients on planning both medical and emotional responses

to cases of severe illness. Topics include coping

techniques, family matters, sudden death, mourning and

grieving, and enduring losses. Suggests steps that help

prepare for the future and lists organizations that can

provide information and assistance. 1999.

RC 48469.

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Calendar: Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and

Accurate Year.

RC 48474.

by David Ewing Duncan.

read by Ted Stoddard.

3 cassettes.

Traces humanity's struggle to create a workable calendar

from the earliest Stone Age markings to twentieth-century

atomic clock accuracy. Discusses the concepts of time,

numbers, and fixing dates in various world civilizations,

with emphasis on European developments. 1998.

RC 48474.

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Your Life Is in Your Hands: The Path to Lasting Health and

Happiness.

RC 48476.

by Krishan Chopra.

read by Rick Rohan.

2 cassettes.

An Indian physician's guide to achieving a balance in life

in order to increase physical and mental well-being. Offers

advice on reducing stress through diet, exercise, and

meditation. Explores the concept of karma and the power of

prayer and self-discipline. Foreword by the author's son,

philosopher Deepak Chopra. 1997.

RC 48476.

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Raised on Radio: In Quest of _The Lone Ranger_, Jack Benny,

_Amos 'n' Andy_, _The Shadow_, Mary Noble, _The Great

Gildersleeve_, _Fibber McGee and Molly_, Bill Stern, _Our

Miss Brooks_, Henry Aldrich, _The Quiz Kids_, _Mr. First

Nighter_, Fred Allen, _Vic and Sade_, _The Cisco Kid_, Jack

Armstrong, Arthur Godfrey, _Bob and Ray_, the Barbour

Family, Henry Morgan, Joe Friday, and Other Lost Heroes

from Radio's Heyday.

RC 48481.

by Gerald Nachman.

read by Robert Sams.

4 cassettes.

The author discusses the golden age of radio from the 1920s

to the 1950s, when it was "America's national indoor

pastime." 1998.

RC 48481.

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Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays

on Natural History.

RC 48483.

by Stephen Jay Gould.

read by Gary Telles.

3 cassettes.

Essays by a paleontologist from _Natural History_ magazine.

Discusses scientists of the past and their (often

erroneous) theories about the earth. Includes Leonardo da

Vinci's writings on how marine fossils ended up on

mountaintops. The Diet of Worms refers, not to a culinary

treat, but to the court that banned Martin Luther's work in

1521. 1998.

RC 48483.

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After the Death of a Child: Living with Loss through the

Years.

RC 48488.

by Ann K. Finkbeiner.

read by Margaret Strom.

3 cassettes.

The author, whose son died at eighteen, describes stages of

grief that follow the loss of a child. Based on interviews

with bereaved parents contacted through a national self-

help organization, Compassionate Friends, she presents

anecdotal evidence for her conclusion that no one ever

completely lets go of the loved one. 1996.

RC 48488.

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Wickerby: An Urban Pastoral.

RC 48518.

by Charles Siebert.

read by Terence Aselford.

1 cassette.

A poet-writer reflects on what he, a city dweller, learned

during a five-month stay in an isolated Canadian cabin

called Wickerby. Ponders the human role in the context of

nature while he describes scenes from his Brooklyn

neighborhood and the cabin's bucolic setting. Offers

insights from readings, contemplation, and reminiscences.

1998.

RC 48518.

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Every Man a Tiger.

RC 48534.

by Tom Clancy and Chuck Horner.

read by Gregory Gorton.

4 cassettes.

Examines the early 1990s military operations known as

Desert Shield and Desert Storm through the eyes of retired

general Chuck Horner. Clancy describes Horner's unique

qualifications to be commander of U.S. and allied air

troops, including his knowledge of, and respect for, Arab

culture. Companion to _Into the Storm (RC 44821)_.

Bestseller 1999.

RC 48534.

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The Pushcart Prize XXIII: Best of the Small Presses, 1999.

RC 48539.

edited by Bill Henderson.

read by Roy Avers.

4 cassettes.

Sixty-eight selections--essays, poems, and short stories--

from forty-two publishers. Contains works by both little-

known and famous writers.  Andre Dubus reflects on teaching

Hemingway's "In Another Country." Joyce Carol Oates's

"Faithless" depicts two girls whose mother has disappeared.

Also includes a poem by Edward Hirsch, "The Lectures on

Love." Some strong language. 1999.

RC 48539.

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Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell: Winning Weight Control

Strategies for Women over Thirty-five to Stay Fit through

Menopause.

RC 48546.

by Debra Waterhouse.

read by Patricia McDermott.

2 cassettes.

Nutritionist explains why midlife weight gain is so

pervasive and what one can do about it. Discusses the role

of fat cells and estrogen, why dieting doesn't work, and

how to work around biology to minimize weight gain.

Emphasizes attitude changes and stress management by

modifying eating and exercise habits. 1998.

RC 48546.

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The End of the World.

RC 48557.

edited by Lewis H. Lapham.

read by Bill Wallace.

3 cassettes.

Selections from letters, memoirs, reports, and a few

imaginary portrayals, presenting first-person descriptions

of human tragedies. Illustrates the impact of disasters on

society, recounts instances of extreme brutality inflicted

on groups and communities, explores the capacity for

regeneration, and cites examples of people's responses to

doomsday scenarios. 1997.

RC 48557.

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Front Row at the White House: My Life and Times.

RC 48559.

by Helen Thomas.

read by Pam Ward.

4 cassettes.

White House journalist for more than five decades

chronicles her work covering all of the presidents since

John F. Kennedy. Shares personal reminiscences of the U.S.

leaders as well as of the first ladies. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48559.

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To Begin Again: The Journey toward Comfort, Strength, and

Faith in Difficult Times.

RC 48561.

by Naomi Levy.

read by Jill Ferris.

2 cassettes.

Rabbi offers suggestions on how to regain one's faith after

a crisis. Uses examples from her congregation to illustrate

how prayers and meditation can sustain one through trouble.

Explains the importance of rituals and means of getting

started on a new life. 1998.

RC 48561.

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Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled.

RC 48566.

by Lawrence J. Quirk.

read by Bill Wallace.

3 cassettes.

Traces Bob Hope's life from his youth in England to his

career as a vaudevillian, and his rise to fame as a

Broadway musical celebrity, radio comedian, Hollywood star,

and friend to American servicemen around the globe.

Discusses his association with entertainment personalities,

including Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, and Bing Crosby.

1998.

RC 48566.

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Stuttering.

RC 48569.

by C. Woodruff Starkweather and Janet Givens-Ackerman.

read by Jake Williams.

2 cassettes.

Summarizes theories, evaluations, and treatments available

for people who stutter. Offers guidelines for professionals

and patients and alternatives to speech therapy, including

self-help groups and drugs. Examines the practice of

behavior modification, the role of spirituality, and

differences between children and adults who stutter. 1997.

RC 48569.

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The Leviathan.

RC 48622.

by Thomas Hobbes.

read by Robert Sams.

3 cassettes.

An English philosopher discusses the idea of absolute

government that is embedded in a contract between the

citizens and a sovereign authority. Examines human passion

and its effect on reason and the need to restrain emotions.

Originally written in 1651. 1988.

RC 48622.

##



The Music of Light: The Extraordinary Story of Hikari and

Kenzaburo Oe.

RC 48623.

by Lindsley Cameron.

read by Robert Sams.

2 cassettes.

Biography of the Japanese classical music composer Hikari

Oe and his devoted father, Kenzaburo Oe, winner of the

Nobel Prize for Literature. Discusses Hikari's physical

disabilities and musical gifts and his close relationship

with the father who began writing to give his son a voice.

1998.

RC 48623.

##



Yankee Doodle Days: Exploring the American Revolution.

RC 48625.

by Lincoln Diamant.

read by Ted Stoddard.

2 cassettes.

Explores acts of heroism among ordinary soldiers in the

American Revolution using diaries and first-person

accounts. Discusses the fighting role of African Americans.

Recalls the Wappinger Native American volunteers,

courageous women like Molly Pitcher, and spies, including

Aaron Burr's wife. Also recounts instances of betrayal and

obscure footnotes of the war effort. 1996.

RC 48625.

##



Gore: A Political Life.

RC 48630.

by Bob Zelnick.

read by Michael Scherer.

3 cassettes.

Biography of Al Gore Jr., from his childhood in Tennessee

and Washington, D.C., to his position as vice president.

Traces Gore's succession to his father's political

prominence, his views on important issues, and his role as

a family man. Criticizes him for fund-raising techniques

and hypocrisy when donations are involved. 1999.

RC 48630.

##



Closed Chambers: The First Eyewitness Account of the Epic

Struggles inside the Supreme Court.

RC 48638.

by Edward Lazarus.

read by Robert Sams.

5 cassettes.

The author, a Supreme Court law clerk to Justice Harry

Blackmun in 1988-89, recounts the methods and procedures

the justices use in arriving at a decision. Now a federal

prosecutor, Lazarus contends that politics has taken the

place of debate and compromise. Analyzes court cases to

illustrate his concerns. 1998.

RC 48638.

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All the Laws but One: Civil Liberties in Wartime.

RC 48639.

by William H. Rehnquist.

read by Robert Sams.

2 cassettes.

Chief justice of the Supreme Court expostulates on how

civil liberties are curbed during times of war. Describes

the inherent conflict between citizens' freedoms and

military necessities, concentrating primarily on the Civil

War era. Also discusses World War I espionage cases and the

World War II internment of Japanese Americans. 1998.

RC 48639.

##



The Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survival Guide.

RC 48641.

by Judith McKay and Nancee Hirano.

read by Michele Schaeffer.

2 cassettes.

Explains what chemotherapy and radiation are, how they

work, and what their effects are. Gives suggestions for

before, after, and during treatment covering both the

physical and emotional elements of medical therapy.

Includes relaxation and stress-reduction exercises. 1998.

RC 48641.

##



Lady's Choice: Ethel Waxham's Journals and Letters, 1905-

1910.

RC 48646.

edited by Barbara Love and Frances Love Froidevaux.

read by Margaret Strom.

3 cassettes.

A chronological record of a twenty-three-year old college

graduate's pursuit of a teaching career while being courted

by a thirty-five-year old Wyoming rancher. Compiled from

diaries, correspondence, and poems. Material was used in

the PBS series "The West." 1993.

RC 48646.

##



Nathan Boone and the American Frontier.

RC 48647.

by R. Douglas Hurt.

read by Robert Sams.

2 cassettes.

Biography of Daniel Boone's youngest son, who followed in

his father's footsteps as a frontiersman. Nathan worked as

trapper and hunter, a surveyor, and a soldier, eventually

settling in Missouri with a family of fourteen children. He

was instrumental in the removal of tribes to the Indian

Territory that enabled settlement of the plains by

pioneers. 1998.

RC 48647.

##



Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad.

RC 48649.

by Waris Dirie and Cathleen Miller.

read by Corrie James.

2 cassettes.

Autobiography of a Somali woman's journey from nomadic

tribal life to a career as a fashion model in London and to

the post of special ambassador at the United Nations. Dirie

recounts her personal experience with female genital

mutilation that began with circumcision at age five. Some

strong language. 1998.

RC 48649.

##



Waiting for Fidel.

RC 48658.

by Christopher Hunt.

read by Gregory Gorton.

2 cassettes.

An American writer recounts his visit to Cuba, where

capricious inquiries about the aging Fidel Castro lead him

on an unlikely course through the island. His examination

of the nation's state of affairs is a depiction of decay,

hunger, prostitution, and overcrowded conditions. Yet his

reflections show the generosity of the people. 1998.

RC 48658.

##



Straight Talk about Teenage Suicide.

RC 48666.

by Bernard Frankel and Rachel Kranz.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

1 cassette.

Explores the "rising epidemic" of teenage suicide from

social, family, and personal perspectives. Discusses

circumstances and motives that incline young people to

consider ending their lives. Offers advice for getting

help. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

RC 48666.

##



Conversations about Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Informed

Decision Making.

RC 48697.

by Michael Auerbach.

read by Margaret Strom.

1 cassette.

An oncologist describes the disease and its treatments.

Stresses communication between patient and physician and

the importance of exploring all possible options. Advocates

empowering people to discuss their illness knowledgeably.

Explores special problems of dealing with terminal

conditions. 1997.

RC 48697.

##



The Trees in My Forest.

RC 48702.

by Bernd Heinrich.

read by Michael Scherer.

1 cassette.

In 1977 the author purchased 300 acres of recently cutover

woodlands in Maine. His "biography" of that land shows how

he went about restoring its ecological balance. As

caretaker, owner, scientist, and teacher, Heinrich muses on

the relationships of the trees, plants, animals, and

natural forces at work within the forest. 1997.

RC 48702.

##



Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and

Death in the Peoples Temple.

RC 48730.

by Deborah Layton.

read by Kristin Allison.

3 cassettes.

The author recalls how as a young woman in 1978, she was

living with her mother, brother, and hundreds of other

American followers of the reverend Jim Jones in Guyana. She

describes their wretched lifestyle and her decision to

escape, just months before Jonestown residents were ordered

to commit mass suicide. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 48730.

##



Comrades: Brothers, Fathers, Heroes, Sons, Pals.

RC 48827.

by Stephen E. Ambrose.

read by Arnie Warren.

1 cassette.

Historian investigates male friendships; includes ties

between members of his own family. Discusses famous

relationships between Lewis and Clark, General Eisenhower

and General Patton, Crazy Horse and He Dog, and others.

Also studies interactions and sentiments among veterans

from one company of soldiers. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48827.

##



A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains.

RC 48842.

by Isabella L. Bird.

read by Jill Ferris.

2 cassettes.

An intrepid traveler's account of her sojourn in Colorado

in 1873, as she was returning to England from Hawaii.

Journeying alone, without a gun, Miss Bird describes the

American West, mining towns, isolated cabins, and the

people she encountered--especially the desperado "Mountain

Jim" Nugent. Originally published in 1879. 1960.

RC 48842.

##



The Beginner's Guide to Art.

RC 48873.

edited by Brigitte Govignon.

read by Gordon Gould.

3 cassettes.

Designed to help the reader understand and appreciate art.

Covers developments in architecture, sculpture, and

painting from 30,000 B.C. to 1995. Includes brief

biographies of major figures in the evolution of Western

forms of expression. For junior and senior high and older

readers. 1998.

RC 48873.

##



The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of

Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It.

RC 48889.

by Lawrence S. Ritter.

read by Bill Wallace.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

The history of baseball in the early 1900s as recorded in

first-person accounts by twenty-six major league players.

Contains the complete text of the 1966 edition plus four

later interviews. 1984.

RC 48889.

##



A Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest

Female Athlete.

RC 48895.

by Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

read by Robin Miles.

2 cassettes.

Heptathlon champion recalls her poor childhood with a

loving family in Illinois, her years playing basketball at

UCLA, and her career in track and field that led to an

Olympic medal in 1996. She describes overcoming numerous

injuries and health problems. For senior high and older

readers. 1997.

RC 48895.

##



My Secret Mother: Lorna Moon.

RC 48910.

by Richard de Mille.

read by Bill Wallace.

3 cassettes.

Family history by Cecil B. de Mille's adopted son, Richard.

After he discovered that his paternal uncle is his real

father and that his birth mother is the novelist Lorna

Moon, he traced both families to their roots in Scotland,

Holland, and Canada, where he met his half-siblings. 1998.

RC 48910.

##



Greenhouse: The Two-Hundred-Year Story of Global Warming.

RC 48918.

by Gale E. Christianson.

read by Bill Wallace.

3 cassettes.

Chronicles the scientific theories and development of

global warming. Discusses entrepreneurs from the Industrial

Revolution era whose inventions accelerated the process.

Studies the causes and consequences of the greenhouse

effect and summarizes the 1997 United Nations Conference on

Climate Change in Kyoto. 1999.

RC 48918.

##



Clash of Titans: World War II at Sea.

RC 48920.

by Walter J. Boyne.

read by Jake Williams.

4 cassettes.

Recounts famous naval battles of World War II and explains

how sea power changed the course of the conflict. Boyne

describes relationships between land and sea operations,

discusses strategies and tactics, and assesses strengths

and weaknesses of each side. 1995.

RC 48920.

##



Crimes of the Century: From Leopold and Loeb to O.J.

Simpson.

RC 48924.

by Gilbert Geis and Leigh B. Bienen.

read by Bill Wallace.

2 cassettes.

Discusses five of the most publicized trials of the

twentieth century: Leopold and Loeb, the Scottsboro affair,

the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Alger Hiss spy case, and

the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Examines sensational legal

dramas within the social and political climate of the

times. 1998.

RC 48924.

##



Warriors Who Ride the Wind.

RC 48965.

by William F.X. Band.

read by Randy Atcher.

3 cassettes.

World War II fighter pilot recounts his adventures as a

member of General Chennault's Flying Tigers. Band provides

a brief account of his childhood, then regales the reader

with stories of the Flying Tigers' assistance to the

Chinese army in battles with the Japanese beginning in

December 1941. 1993.

RC 48965.

##



Breakout: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950.

RC 48994.

by Martin Russ.

read by Rick Rohan.

3 cassettes.

First-person accounts of what some contemporaries called

"one of the greatest retreats in the course of military

history." Describes how the First Marine Division,

surrounded by the North Korean army in subzero

temperatures, fought its way out with all its dead and

wounded. 1999.

RC 48994.

##



Stephen Sondheim: A Life.

RC 48997.

by Meryle Secrest.

read by Steven Carpenter.

3 cassettes.

Biography of the musical theater composer based on

interviews with Sondheim, his family, friends, and

coworkers. Interweaves facts about his personal background

with information about his artistic career spanning more

than forty years of Broadway shows. Discusses his

experiences with Oscar Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and

Harold Prince, among others. 1998.

RC 48997.

##



Hannibal Crosses the Alps: The Enigma Re-Examined.

RC 49001.

by John Prevas.

read by Michael Scherer.

2 cassettes.

Political and military history of the Second Punic War that

began when Hannibal, a Carthaginian, left Spain to invade

Italy in 218 B.C. Traces his route through the treacherous

French Alps with an army of mercenaries and recalls the

engineering feats that allowed them to transport elephants

across rivers and mountains. 1998.

RC 49001.

##



Great Feuds in Science: Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever.

RC 49011.

by Hal Hellman.

read by Rick Foucheux.

2 cassettes.

Recounts ten major disputes that roiled the world of

intellectual research since the seventeenth century.

Discusses Galileo's censure by the Catholic Church for his

theories of astronomy, the furor over Darwin's proposals

concerning evolution, and other historic quarrels about the

nature of the universe. 1998.

RC 49011.

##



Three Month Fever: The Andrew Cunanan Story.

RC 49017.

by Gary Indiana.

read by Jeff Baker.

2 cassettes.

In 1997, twenty-eight-year-old Andrew Cunanan killed four

men, including designer Gianni Versace, before committing

suicide. Using information from police and FBI reports, the

author describes the killing spree and imagines what the

young homosexual Cunanan was doing and thinking during that

time. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions

of sex. 1999.

RC 49017.

##



The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American

Infantry Divisions, 1941-1945.

RC 49019.

by Peter R. Mansoor.

read by Ralph Lowenstein.

3 cassettes.

Army lieutenant colonel analyzes the combat effectiveness

of the U. S. general infantry in the European front during

World War II. Posits that the Allies won the war through

the endurance of its soldiers rather than through the sheer

preponderance of its equipment. 1999.

RC 49019.

##



The History of Henry the Fourth, Part 1.

RC 49020.

by William Shakespeare.

read by John Horton.

2 cassettes.

First published in 1598. Depicts the early years of the

reign of England's Henry IV. The Earl of Northumberland's

son, Hotspur, becomes Henry's opponent. Eventually Henry's

son, Prince Hal, leaves the merrymaker Falstaff to join the

battle at Shrewsbury against Hotspur. Annotated version

with historical background and essay on literary

perspective. 1994.

RC 49020.

##



Vermont River.

RC 49024.

by W.D. Wetherell.

read by Bruce Huntey.

1 cassette (Reissue).

Novelist and short story writer describes his enjoyment of

a beloved, unnamed Vermont river where he goes to fly-fish

for trout. He relates his adventures, sometimes humorous,

over the course of a year and contemplates the insights he

gained beside the water. Prequel to _Upland Stream: ... (RC

49025)_. 1984.

RC 49024.

##



Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century.

RC 49031.

by Mark Mazower.

read by Ralph Lowenstein.

4 cassettes.

A British professor examines the century-long struggle for

dominance between liberal democracy, communism, and

fascism. His chronological account discusses events and

struggles within Europe from the onset of the First World

War to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989. 1998.

RC 49031.

##



The Life of Thomas More.

RC 49033.

by Peter Ackroyd.

read by George Holmes.

4 cassettes.

Portrait of the renowned jurist, writer, and Catholic saint

who was executed for refusing to acknowledge the spiritual

authority of King Henry VIII. Depicts More's London

childhood, his religious and intellectual formation, his

ascendant political career, his political fall from grace,

and his martyrdom. 1998.

RC 49033.

##



Aaron Copland: The Life and Work of an Uncommon Man.

RC 49034.

by Howard Pollack.

read by Gordon Gould.

5 cassettes.

Biography of the twentieth-century American composer by a

professor of music. Portrays a Jewish, discreetly

homosexual New Yorker, whose popularity and fame grew in

the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, with his successful ballets,

film scores, and symphonic works. Discusses his musical

versatility and high standards of craftsmanship. 1999.

RC 49034.

##



Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the

Inside Looking Out.

RC 49060.

by Claudia L. Osborn.

read by Mary Kane.

2 cassettes.

Dr. Claudia Osborn recounts her life after sustaining a

severe head injury while bicycling in 1988. Describes her

neurological difficulties, her rehabilitation, her coping

strategies, and her starting over as a different person.

Includes a list of head injury resources. 1998.

RC 49060.

##



Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment.

RC 49073.

by Catherine M. Poole.

read by Barbara Pinolini.

1 cassette.

Health writer and melanoma survivor Poole, assisted by

melanoma expert Dr. Dupont Guerry, explains skin cancer and

identifies the people most susceptible to it. She describes

cancerous moles and discusses how they are diagnosed and

treated. 1998.

RC 49073.

##



Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into

Values.

RC 49089.

by Robert M. Pirsig.

read by Rick Rohan.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

Recounts a man's cross-country motorcycle trip with his

eleven-year-old son and his philosophic digressions on

sanity and on living an authentic life. This 1999 twenty-

fifth anniversary edition contains a new introduction by

the author and his afterword to the tenth edition. 1974.

RC 49089.

##



Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types.

RC 49092.

by William Ray Heitzmann.

read by Rick Foucheux.

1 cassette.

Describes careers in the sports fields for those who are

not professional athletes but love the thrill of the game.

Includes the roles of coaches and managers, officials and

communicators, medical personnel, and others involved

before the team even starts to play. For junior and senior

high and older readers. 1997.

RC 49092.

##



Jewel: Pieces of a Dream.

RC 49095.

by Kristen Kemp.

read by Michael Scherer.

1 cassette.

Biography of songwriter-singer Jewel, who grew up in Alaska

with no running water, electricity, or heat. Describes her

early singing career, her struggles with dyslexia, and her

parents' divorce. Jewel's determination to succeed led her

to a famous boarding school for the arts and then to

California. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

RC 49095.

##



Acupuncture: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know.

RC 49096.

by Gary F. Fleischman.

read by Tim Fullerton.

1 cassette.

Board-certified acupuncturist and medical doctor discusses

the use of his specialty and other traditional Chinese

healing practices. In a question-and-answer format he

explains such topics as balancing yin and yang, the energy

known as qi, and the role of diet in overall well-being.

1998.

RC 49096.

##



John Glenn: A Memoir.

RC 49106.

by John Glenn.

read by Randy Atcher.

3 cassettes.

The first American to orbit the earth, who in 1998 became

the oldest man in space at seventy-seven, discusses his

career as an astronaut and his lengthy service in the

marines and the U.S. Senate. He recounts growing up in

Ohio, marrying his childhood friend, and raising a family.

Bestseller 1999.

RC 49106.

##



Clash of Chariots: The Great Tank Battles.

RC 49123.

by Tom Donnelly and Sean Naylor.

read by Lou Harpenau.

2 cassettes.

Describes the development, tactics, and operations of major

tank battles beginning with their first use in World War I

in 1917 to Desert Storm in 1991. Includes Germany's six-

week blitzkrieg of France in 1940, Rommel's northern Africa

conflicts, and the Sinai Desert victories of Israel. 1996.

RC 49123.

##



Sweet Invisible Body: Reflections on a Life with Diabetes.

RC 49131.

by Lisa Roney.

read by Carol Dines.

2 cassettes.

Now a graduate student, the author describes her life from

the age of twelve when she was diagnosed with diabetes. She

details the frustrations revolving around food, insulin

shots, and being chronically ill while appearing well to

the outside world. Some strong language. 1999.

RC 49131.

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Home Business, Big Business: The Definitive Guide to

Starting and Operating On-Line and Traditional Home-Based

Ventures.

RC 49133.

by Mel Cook.

read by John Richardson.

2 cassettes.

Using the success stories of a variety of entrepreneurs

such as Michael Dell of Dell Computer Corporation and

Lillian Vernon, whose mail order company brings in hundreds

of millions, this revised edition gives advice on aspects

such as choosing a business, setting up a home office, and

using cybermarketing. 1998.

RC 49133.

##



Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe

(and Parents Sane).

RC 49140.

by Gavin De Becker.

read by Bruce Huntey.

2 cassettes.

An expert on predicting violent behavior--author of _The

Gift of Fear (RC 44931)_--discusses what parents can do to

ensure their children do not fall victim to dangerous

people at school, in day care, in public, and even in

family settings and friendships. 1999.

RC 49140.

##



Retire and Thrive: Remarkable People Share Their Creative,

Productive, and Profitable Retirement Strategies.

RC 49142.

by Robert K. Otterbourg.

read by Butch Hoover.

3 cassettes.

Retired early from public relations and now a writer, the

author uses his and others' stories to illustrate various

options available to those of retirement age. Topics

include going back to school, starting a new career,

starting hobbies, volunteering, having enough money, and

escaping from retirement altogether. 1999.

RC 49142.

##



The Man Who Tried to Save the World: The Dangerous Life and

Mysterious Disappearance of Fred Cuny.

RC 49144.

by Scott Anderson.

read by Butch Hoover.

3 cassettes.

Biography of a disaster relief expert who vanished in

Chechnya in 1995. Examines the Texan's twenty-five-year

career assisting refugees of natural disasters and civil

wars. Second half of book focuses on the war in Chechnya,

Cuny's last days there, and the intensive multinational

search for him. 1999.

RC 49144.

##



The Hindenburg.

RC 49148.

by Michael Macdonald Mooney.

read by Andy Chappell.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Presents a history of the Zeppelin airships, their voyages

to and from Germany, and a detailed account of the last

flight of the _Hindenburg_. Mooney writes of the passengers

on that fatal flight and of the Luftwaffe officers and crew

who were unable to prevent the explosion, perhaps the

result of sabotage. 1972.

RC 49148.

##



The Color of Truth: McGeorge Bundy and William Bundy;

Brothers in Arms, a Biography.

RC 49155.

by Kai Bird.

read by Butch Hoover.

4 cassettes.

Explains the Bundy brothers' roles in pushing the United

States into war in Vietnam, their dismissal of skeptics

when things went wrong, and their silence after the end of

the war. 1998.

RC 49155.

##



Submarines under Ice: The U.S. Navy's Polar Operations.

RC 49157.

by Marion D. Williams.

read by Randy Atcher.

2 cassettes.

An account of early polar submarine voyages, from Sir

Hubert Wilkins's 1931 expedition up to the transpolar

passage of USS _Nautilus_ in 1958 and the surfacing of USS

_Skate_ at the North Pole in 1962. Draws on official

documents and personal interviews in describing the

cruises. 1998.

RC 49157.

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A Season in Hell: A Memoir.

RC 49158.

by Marilyn French.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

2 cassettes.

Feminist writer known for _The Women's Room (RC 11124)_

writes of battling esophageal cancer from diagnosis through

treatment, coma, and unexpected recovery. Includes

discussion of her career and friendships during that time.

1998.

RC 49158.

##



Everything You Need to Know When Someone You Know Has Been

Killed.

RC 49164.

by Jay Schleifer.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

1 cassette.

Discusses death, especially the violent death of a young

person, and the process of grieving. Offers suggestions on

how to mourn as well as how to help others handle their

emotions. For senior high readers. 1998.

RC 49164.

##



Against the Tide: The Battle for America's Beaches.

RC 49167.

by Cornelia Dean.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

2 cassettes.

The _New York Times_ science editor explores the history,

science, and dire future of beach erosion, primarily on the

east coast, where storms and hurricanes threaten (mostly

private) property. Discusses the high cost and eventual

failure of man-made barriers and suggests alternatives.

1999. 1999.

RC 49167.

##



The Play Goes On: A Memoir.

RC 49177.

by Neil Simon.

read by Lewis Grenville.

3 cassettes.

Begins where _Rewrites: A Memoir (RC 43297)_ concluded in

the days following his wife Joan's funeral in 1973. Covers

the playwright's subsequent marriages to Marsha Mason and

Diane Lander, and his relationships with his daughters.

Discusses Simon's award-winning plays and books of this

period. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49177.

##



 ... And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano, the Deadly

Seducer.

RC 49178.

by Ann Rule.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

4 cassettes.

Describes the 1996 disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey, the

thirty-year-old scheduling secretary for the governor of

Delaware. When her former married lover, attorney Thomas

Capano, was accused of murdering her and disposing of the

body, he tried to blame his other longtime mistress.

Details the two relationships and the trial. Bestseller

1999.

RC 49178.

##



Anglomania: A European Love Affair.

RC 49183.

by Ian Buruma.

read by Steven Crossley.

3 cassettes.

The author, half Dutch and half British, interweaves his

personal family history into his examination of England's

place in Europe's unification. Beginning with the

eighteenth century, Buruma reviews England's history in

light of changing European favor. He also surveys the

country's ability to survive in the union. 1998.

RC 49183.

##



Serpico.

RC 49190.

by Peter Maas.

read by L.J. Ganser.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

The suspense-filled biography of Frank Serpico, the New

York City plainclothesman whose undercover work and

testimony on police corruption triggered the formation of

the New York Knapp Commission. Strong language. 1973.

RC 49190.

##



The Seamstress: A Memoir of Survival.

RC 49191.

by Sara Tuvel Bernstein.

read by Gabriella Cavallero.

3 cassettes.

Sara (Seren) Tuvel was born into a large family in rural

Romania in 1918. She recounts her constant struggle against

anti-Semitism from an early age, her dressmaking talent

that stood her in good stead for most of her life, her time

spent in a concentration camp, her escape, and her

immigration to America. 1997.

RC 49191.

##



The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the

Secret History of the KGB.

RC 49240.

by Christopher Andrew and Vasili Mitrokhin.

read by Ken Kliban.

7 cassettes in 2 containers.

Based on Mitrokhin's twelve-year compilation of smuggled

notes on the foreign operations of the KGB. Details the

KGB's covert operations in Great Britain and the United

States, revealing their extensive spy network and their

disinformation efforts aimed at discrediting public figures

like Martin Luther King Jr. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49240.

##



Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII.

RC 49241.

by John Cornwell.

read by Robert Blumenfeld.

3 cassettes.

Catholic journalist argues that Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius

XII, bears personal responsibility for the massacre of

millions of Jews because of his public failure to condemn

Hitler's actions. Cornwell describes how he gained access

to archival papers in the Vatican and other European

countries, expecting to vindicate the canonization of Pius

XII. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49241.

##



The Challenges of Lupus: Insights and Hope.

RC 49242.

compiled by Henrietta Aladjem.

read by Catherine Byers.

2 cassettes.

Doctors and patients (including the book's compiler, whose

lupus has long been in remission) discuss various aspects

of the autoimmune disease that often affects the skin,

blood, and joints. Describes how, in about half the cases,

the kidneys are also impaired. 1999.

RC 49242.

##



The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story.

RC 49256.

by Michael Lewis.

read by Gregory Gorton.

2 cassettes.

Examines the shift in the focus of U.S. economic culture

from Wall Street to Silicon Valley in the 1990s. Recalls

innovations in computer research and development that

centered around billionaire entrepreneur Jim Clark, who

founded Silicon Graphics, Netscape, and, in late 1999,

Healtheon. Also discusses Clark's computerized sailboat,

_Hyperion_. Bestseller 2000.

RC 49256.

##



A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness.

RC 49257.

by Dave Pelzer.

read by David Elias.

2 cassettes.

In this sequel to _A Child Called It (RC 45004)_ and _The

Lost Boy (RC 46336)_, the author joins the air force and

starts a family, while still suffering from the effects of

his past abuse. His relationships with his son and second

wife help Dave heal. Strong language and some violence.

Bestseller 1999.

RC 49257.

##



A Sense of Where You Are: A Profile of Bill Bradley at

Princeton.

RC 49261.

by John McPhee.

read by Gregory Gorton.

1 cassette (Reissue).

This updated third edition of the 1965 biography and

character study of the then-Princeton basketball player

describes Bradley's family and school background in

Missouri. Analyzes his playing technique and his decision

regarding a professional basketball career or a Rhodes

scholarship. Includes brief 1999 addenda about the

politician. 1999.

RC 49261.

##



A Republic, Not an Empire: Reclaiming America's Destiny.

RC 49264.

by Patrick J. Buchanan.

read by Michael Scherer.

3 cassettes.

Political conservative provides an overview of America's

foreign policy from George Washington through the 1990s and

advocates a strategy of "enlightened nationalism" with

limited U.S. commitments abroad. Contends that the United

States will disintegrate unless it becomes politically,

militarily, and economically independent. Companion to _The

Great Betrayal (RC 49265)_. 1999.

RC 49264.

##



Life in the Treetops: Adventures of a Woman in Field

Biology.

RC 49268.

by Margaret D. Lowman.

read by Catherine Byers.

2 cassettes.

A doctor of herbivory in rain-forest canopies describes the

projects she has worked on and the unusual methods used to

access the treetops, such as suspension walkways and

inflatable canopy sleds. She also discusses being a woman

in science and the effect her career has had on her

personal life. 1999.

RC 49268.

##



Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture

and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits

That Break Down Your Loving Connection.

RC 49280.

by Richard Carlson and Kristine Carlson.

read by Jeff Baker.

2 cassettes.

Married fourteen years, the authors present one hundred

essays designed to improve relationships between partners.

Topics include being pals, letting go of pet peeves, and

being willing to say "I'm sorry." Bestseller 1999.

RC 49280.

##



The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized

Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40s, 50s,

60s, and Beyond.

RC 49281.

by Richard F. Heller and Rachael F. Heller.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

3 cassettes.

The authors of _The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet (RC 37248)_

now explain how those over forty can create a lifestyle

program using a simple nutritional plan. Explains basic

diet; includes menus and recipes (including vegetarian

meals) for high-protein and fiber-rich breakfasts and

lunches, and "well-balanced feasts" for dinner. Bestseller

1997.

RC 49281.

##



The Way We Lived Then: Recollections of a Well-Known Name

Dropper.

RC 49283.

by Dominick Dunne.

read by Terence Aselford.

1 cassette.

Memoirs and anecdotes from the twenty-four years Dunne

lived in Hollywood hobnobbing with actors, producers, and

directors until he succumbed to drugs and alcohol.

Bestseller 1999.

RC 49283.

##



Forty Acres and No Mule.

RC 49288.

by Janice Holt Giles.

read by Michele Schaeffer.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

The author recalls how she met her future husband in 1943

and they moved to his family home in Adair County,

Kentucky, after the war. They worked on the hardscrabble

farm to eke out a living while she struggled to understand

and conform to the customs and culture of Appalachia. 1951.

RC 49288.

##



Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times.

RC 49305.

by David Wolpe.

read by Michael Russotto.

2 cassettes.

Explores how to use inevitable losses--death of a loved

one, loss of the first home or youthful dreams--to enrich

one's emotional life. The author draws lessons from

research, from the Bible and literature, and from his

personal experiences as teacher, father, husband, and

rabbi. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49305.

##



Mankind, Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks.

RC 49315.

by Mick Foley.

read by Mark Ashby.

3 cassettes.

The author, who wrestles under the names of Cactus Jack,

Dude Love, and Mankind, discusses his career and personal

life. Describes his extensive injuries, including a

partially amputated ear and blood shed on five continents.

In 1998 Foley briefly held the World Wrestling Federation

championship. Violence and strong language. Bestseller

1999.

RC 49315.

##



The Miracle of Language.

RC 49416.

by Richard Lederer.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

2 cassettes.

A celebration of words in the English language. Explores

vocabulary contributions from productive literary artists

such as Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and George

Orwell. Encourages the art of communication. 1991.

RC 49416.

##



Mama Poc: An Ecologist's Account of the Extinction of a

Species.

RC 49417.

by Anne LaBastille.

read by Jill Fox.

2 cassettes.

An American wildlife expert recounts her adventures in

Guatemala as she documents the decline of the giant grebe,

a flightless bird called _poc_ in the Mayan language of the

region. Although she makes valiant efforts to save the

giant grebe population, natural disasters and pollution of

the habitat take a steady toll. 1990.

RC 49417.

##



Note Found in a Bottle: My Life as a Drinker.

RC 49446.

by Susan Cheever.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

1 cassette.

Memoir of an alcoholic. Recounts the seductive allure in

childhood of observing her parents' cocktail rituals.

Drinking becomes such a fundamental part of her existence

that she never connects it with her problems--at school,

with men, or with her marriages. Then in 1991, she chooses

sobriety. 1999.

RC 49446.

##



Green Hills of Africa.

RC 49481.

by Ernest Hemingway.

read by David Hartley-Margolin.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Account of an African big-game-hunting expedition in 1933

that included Hemingway and his wife, Pauline. Describes

their adventures on the Serengeti Plain near Mount

Kilimanjaro. 1935.

RC 49481.

##



Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in

Your Work and in Your Life.

RC 49513.

by Spencer Johnson.

read by Jack Fox.

1 cassette.

Dr. Johnson, coauthor of _The One Minute Manager (RC

18672)_, presents a parable about two mice and two tiny

people searching through a maze for cheese. Their behaviors

illustrate how different personality types react to change.

The author explains why we all should embrace having our

cheese moved. Bestseller 1998.

RC 49513.

##



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_Cassettes Fiction_



The Scarlet Pimpernel.

RC 47449.

by Baroness Orczy.

read by Lindsay Ellison.

2 cassettes.

Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French

aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group

of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet

Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris.

French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the

leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever

French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney.

For senior high and older readers. 1905.

RC 47449.

##



The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of

the Rings.

RC 47488.

by J.R.R. Tolkien.

read by David Palmer.

4 cassettes (Reissue).

In this sequel to _The Two Towers (RC 47487)_, Frodo and

Sam bear the Ring to Mount Doom. The War of the Rings,

fought between the forces for good and the Dark Lord of

evil, is ended. 1954.

RC 47488.

##



Tomorrow's Tide.

RC 47648.

by Malcolm Macdonald.

read by Vanessa Maroney.

3 cassettes.

Cornwall, 1910. Fourteen-year-old Jennifer Moore finds an

abandoned baby in a field, who, despite her desire to keep

him, is sent to an orphanage. A few years later, she falls

in love with a young man, Barry Moore. Barry joins the

service when World War I begins while Jennifer becomes a

nurse and later an actress. Eventually, the mystery of the

baby binds them together. 1996.

RC 47648.

##



A Gracious Plenty.

RC 47863.

by Sheri Reynolds.

read by Cyn Delafield.

2 cassettes.

Finch Nobles, disfigured by burns when she was a child,

tends the local graveyard. She communicates with the dead,

who include a beauty queen, a crying baby, a homeless man,

and her parents. Eventually she is able to let some of the

townspeople into her lonely life. Some strong language.

1997.

RC 47863.

##



Jane Eyre.

RC 47868.

by Charlotte Bront.

read by Jennifer Mendenhall.

4 cassettes (Reissue).

Nineteenth-century English novel about a plain and

intelligent woman who becomes the governess at an estate,

is caught up in the mysteries of the manor, and falls in

love with the master of the house. 1847.

RC 47868.

##



Sweet Baby.

RC 47876.

by Sharon Sala.

read by Nona Pipes.

2 cassettes.

At age six, Victoria Lancaster finds her house empty and no

one at home, destroying her sense of security. Now a

successful photojournalist, Tory finally feels safe with

her live-in boyfriend. But while developing pictures for a

story, the face of a man begins to haunt her. Some

descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 47876.

##



Snowfall.

RC 47889.

by K.M. Peyton.

read by Patricia Kilgarriff.

2 cassettes.

Victorian England. Facing an arranged marriage to her vicar

grandfather's curate, orphaned sixteen-year-old Charlotte

jumps at the chance to visit the Swiss Alps with her

brother's Oxford friends. Instead of returning home,

Charlotte moves to an English estate and begins an

adventurous life filled with romance. For junior and senior

high and older readers. 1994.

RC 47889.

##



The Caretaker.

RC 47902.

by Thomas William Simpson.

read by Susan McInerney.

3 cassettes.

Samantha Henderson's husband, Gunn, receives a mysterious

job offer that includes a lot of perks--especially a house

with a caretaker. Sam becomes involved with the servant,

not realizing he's a threat to her family. Strong language,

explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998.

RC 47902.

##



I Am Legend.

RC 47903.

by Richard Matheson.

read by Gary Telles.

2 cassettes.

The title story of this collection of horror stories is the

basis for the movie _Night of the Living Dead_. Robert

Neville is the last human being on Earth. Everyone else is

now a vampire--and wants his blood. Some violence and some

strong language. 1995.

RC 47903.

##



Rover's Tales.

RC 48015.

by Michael Z. Lewin.

read by Ray Hagen.

1 cassette.

Short stories about Rover, a stray dog, who loves the

freedom of the street. In his travels Rover gives and

receives advice from the other canines he encounters. He

despises humans for their cruelty but learns how to use

them. 1998.

RC 48015.

##



See No Evil: A Marti MacAlister Mystery.

RC 48050.

by Eleanor Taylor Bland.

read by Samarra Mbenga.

2 cassettes.

Detective Marti MacAlister of the Lincoln Prairie,

Illinois, police department, investigates the murder of a

young woman found alongside Lake Michigan. A homeless man

is also missing from the area. While working, Marti is

unaware that an intruder is entering her house regularly

and stalking her family. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 48050.

##



The Year of Living Dangerously.

RC 48069.

by Christopher J. Koch.

read by Gary Telles.

3 cassettes.

A Western journalist and his Chinese-Australian cameraman

are caught up in Indonesia's social and political turmoil

in 1965. When one of the men becomes disenchanted with the

Sukarno regime and commits a desperate act against the

state, both reporters are targeted. Some strong language.

1978.

RC 48069.

##



Three Wishes.

RC 48087.

by Barbara Delinsky.

read by MaryBeth Wise.

2 cassettes.

Bree Miller, hit by a jeep, recovers after a near-death

experience. She remembers being granted three wishes. After

the third comes to pass, however, she will die. Tom Gates,

the reclusive author who was driving the car that struck

Bree, helps her through recuperation. When they fall in

love, Bree's wishes begin to come true. For senior high and

older readers. 1997.

RC 48087.

##



The Pastures of Heaven.

RC 48094.

by John Steinbeck.

read by Terence Aselford.

2 cassettes.

Collection of interrelated short stories forming a novel

about the residents of "Las Pasturas del Cielo." Originally

written in 1932 and set in the late 1920s, these stories

are connected to each other through the Munroe family and

show the development of the valley and its residents. 1932.

RC 48094.

##



The Seville Communion.

RC 48159.

by Arturo Prez-Reverte.

read by Peter Gil.

3 cassettes.

After two mysterious deaths in Seville, a hacker penetrates

the Vatican's electronic security, leaving a message on the

pope's personal computer about a soon-to-be-demolished

church in Seville that "kills to defend itself." Father

Lorenzo Quart is dispatched to Spain to investigate and

finds himself becoming personally involved. 1998.

RC 48159.

##



Blessings.

RC 48172.

by Sheneska Jackson.

read by Ilona Dulaski.

3 cassettes.

Hair salon owner Pat Brown views the beauty parlor

experience as a substitute for therapy. She and her staff

share their problems: Pat is infertile, Zuma wants to be

artificially inseminated, widowed Faye is struggling to

raise her children, and Sandy neglects her two babies.

Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 48172.

##



The Complete Humorous Sketches and Tales of Mark Twain.

RC 48359.

by Mark Twain.

read by John Polk.

6 cassettes.

Compiles 136 comic pieces written between 1862 and 1904,

making up a complete collection of Twain's humorous works.

Includes thirty selections from his five books about

travel. Arranged chronologically by year of first

publication, with an introduction by the editor, Charles

Neider. 1985.

RC 48359.

##



Twin of Ice/Twin of Fire: Two Classic Novels.

RC 48378.

by Jude Deveraux.

read by Michele Schaeffer.

4 cassettes.

1892. Identical twins Houston and Blair Chandler live in

the prosperous mining town of Chandler, Colorado. In _Twin

of Ice_ Houston draws the attention of newly rich Kane

Taggert, who is determined to marry a lady. In _Twin of

Fire_, despite all odds, Blair becomes a doctor. Some

explicit descriptions of sex. 1985.

RC 48378.

##



Singing into the Piano.

RC 48393.

by Ted Mooney.

read by Peter Gil.

3 cassettes.

Mexican presidential candidate Santiago Daz is noticeably

distracted during a political speech in New York by a

publicly amorous couple, Edith and Andrew. Daz introduces

them to his wife, Mercedes, and invites them to Mexico

where they become involved in his volatile campaign. Strong

language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 48393.

##



Mistaken Identity.

RC 48401.

by Lisa Scottoline.

read by Barbara Pinolini.

3 cassettes.

Philadelphia attorney Bennie Rosato gets a huge surprise

when she meets her newest client in jail. Alice Connolly,

who claims she was framed by cops for the murder of her

police detective boyfriend, also claims she is Bennie's

identical twin, who was separated at birth. Strong language

and some violence. 1999.

RC 48401.

##



The Rival.

RC 48406.

by Brenda Joyce.

read by Lindsay Ellison.

3 cassettes.

In 1746 Garrick De Vere's brother disappears, and Garrick,

blamed for his death, flees to Barbados. In 1760 Garrick

returns to England for his betrothal to Susan Layton, a

friend of Lady Olivia Grey and her blind daughter, both

gifted with visions. Garrick and Olivia are haunted by a

past. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 48406.

##



Love Be Mine.

RC 48409.

by Shirlee Busbee.

read by Anne Hancock.

3 cassettes.

New Orleans, 1804. Young Creole beauty Micaela Dupree is

wed to American businessman Hugh Lancaster after the two

are caught in a compromising situation. But when Hugh's

life is threatened and their family business is failing,

the two become allies in an effort to survive. Explicit

descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 48409.

##



The Good Children.

RC 48428.

by Kate Wilhelm.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

2 cassettes.

After their father dies and their mother sinks into a deep

depression, the four McNair children learn to fend for

themselves. When they find their mother dead one day, they

keep it a secret in order to stay together. For eight years

they continue without her. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 48428.

##



The Short History of a Prince.

RC 48456.

by Jane Hamilton.

read by Connie Crawford.

3 cassettes.

Walter McCloud is a teenager in the 1970s when his life

changes: He realizes he will never be a renowned ballet

dancer, he accepts his homosexuality, and his brother dies

of cancer. Twenty years later Walter returns from New York

City to his family's summer house in Wisconsin to reconcile

with his past. 1998.

RC 48456.

##



The Scarlet Letter: A Romance.

RC 48457.

by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

read by Ian Reed.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Symbolic novel set in Puritan New England traces the

effects of sin on people's lives. Hester Prynne is forced

to display her transgression openly in the form of a

scarlet letter "A" for adultery. Her husband is obsessed

with revenge, and her lover, a minister, conceals his guilt

and shame. 1850.

RC 48457.

##



Furnace.

RC 48468.

by Muriel Gray.

read by Gregory Gorton.

2 cassettes.

As truck driver Josh Spiller arrives in the town of

Furnace, Virginia, he is horrified to watch a middle-aged

woman push a baby stroller deliberately into the path of

his truck tires. And he can't make anyone believe him.

Violence and strong language. 1997.

RC 48468.

##



Bouvard and Pecuchet.

RC 48470.

by Gustave Flaubert.

read by Christopher Walker.

3 cassettes.

Flaubert's last novel, unfinished at his death in 1880. A

chance encounter between two forty-seven-year-old clerks

who feel the bond of soul mates leads to enduring

friendship. They retire in the country but are disappointed

in their various projects and experiments. Includes a

fragment of a companion volume, _The Dictionary of Received

Ideas_. 1976.

RC 48470.

##



The Springs of Affection: Stories of Dublin.

RC 48479.

by Maeve Brennan.

read by Anne Flosnik.

2 cassettes.

Twenty-one short stories about middle-class family

circumstances in Dublin, by a former staff writer for the

_New Yorker_. Seven are autobiographical, recalling her own

family experiences. Six offer glimpses into the unhappy

marriage of Hubert and Rose Derdon, while the last eight

depict the home of Delia and Martin Bagot. 1997.

RC 48479.

##



Final Seconds.

RC 48486.

by John Lutz and David August.

read by Christopher Walker.

2 cassettes.

Police bomb squad sergeant Will Harper, retired after

losing part of his hand, visits his former partner who

works security for a famous writer. When an explosion kills

the friend and his employer, Harper teams up with ex-FBI

profiler Harold Addleman to catch the person targeting

celebrities, including an English princess. Strong language

and violence. 1998.

RC 48486.

##



Birthright.

RC 48489.

by Andrew Coburn.

read by Michael Russoto.

2 cassettes.

Fictionalized account of the Lindbergh kidnapping in which

the baby is raised by kidnapper Shell and his mentally

unstable wife, Helen, and the police mistake the body of

their recently deceased baby as Lindbergh's. Years later a

dying Shell decides to tell his son the truth. Strong

language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.

RC 48489.

##



The Desert Crop.

RC 48491.

by Catherine Cookson.

read by Anne Flosnik.

2 cassettes.

1880s England. Young Daniel Stewart's life changes when his

widowed father marries a distant Irish cousin, Moira

Conelly. Over the years the cheerful Moira has many

children while the father squanders their money. When his

father dies, Daniel assumes the leadership of the family,

falls in love with the wrong girl, and continues farming.

1997.

RC 48491.

##



The Return of Little Big Man.

RC 48544.

by Thomas Berger.

read by Jack Fox.

4 cassettes.

In this sequel to _Little Big Man (RC 32463)_, Jack Crabb

continues his supposed reminiscences of encounters with

famous characters in the Old West including Wild Bill

Hickok, Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday, Sitting Bull, and

Annie Oakley. His escapades take him from Deadwood, Dakota,

to Europe and back. Some strong language. 1999.

RC 48544.

##



Bedford Square: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery.

RC 48545.

by Anne Perry.

read by Terry Hayes Sales.

3 cassettes.

London, 1891. When a body is found on the doorstep of

General Brandon Balantyne in Bedford Square, he denies any

knowledge of the man. Yet one of Balantyne's snuff boxes is

found on the body. With his wife Charlotte's help,

Superintendent Thomas Pitt uncovers a web of blackmail

targeting honorable and powerful men. 1999.

RC 48545.

##



A Time of Omens: A Novel of the Westlands.

RC 48549.

by Katharine Kerr.

read by Fred Major.

3 cassettes.

The quest begun in _A Time of Exile (RC 44485)_ continues.

Jill tries to understand an inscription in a ring belonging

to Rhodry. And Rhodry, disguised as a member of the silver

daggers, travels to Deverry to claim his throne. But a war

looms on the horizon. Some violence and some strong

language. 1992.

RC 48549.

##



Son of the Morning.

RC 48552.

by Linda Howard.

read by Kristin Allison.

3 cassettes.

Grace St. John is translating manuscripts involving the

Knights Templar when her husband and brother are murdered.

Grace flees and finds herself transported back to

fourteenth-century Scotland, where she falls in love with

Niall MacRobert, the guardian of a treasure. Explicit

descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some

violence. 1997.

RC 48552.

##



Lamb in Love.

RC 48582.

by Carrie Brown.

read by Jim Zeiger.

2 cassettes.

Norris Lamb, the postmaster of a small English village,

falls in love for the first time on his fifty-fifth

birthday with a woman he has known forever, forty-one-year-

old spinster Vida Stephen. Vida is the gentle caretaker of

a mentally disabled young man and has no idea who her

secret admirer is. 1999.

RC 48582.

##



Joining.

RC 48601.

by Johanna Lindsey.

read by Connie Crawford.

2 cassettes.

England, 1214. Milisant Crispin and Wulfric de Thorpe,

betrothed for six years, do not seem to like each other any

better now than they ever have. Both realize they must obey

their fathers' wishes, so they finally agree to marry. King

John, however, has reasons to object. Some descriptions of

sex. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48601.

##



The Odd Sea.

RC 48611.

by Frederick Reiken.

read by Dan Bloom.

2 cassettes.

When his older brother, Ethan, vanishes near their home,

fourteen-year-old Philip sets out to probe the boy's

mysterious disappearance. As he retraces Ethan's past,

Philip uncovers his brother's secret life, including his

love affair with a woman twice his age. 1998.

RC 48611.

##



Pearl Cove.

RC 48619.

by Elizabeth Lowell.

read by Michele Schaeffer.

3 cassettes.

When pearl farmer Len McGarry is killed, his young widow,

Hannah, calls Len's half brother and silent partner, Archer

Donovan. Archer fights his longtime attraction to Hannah

while they search for missing pearls the murderer wanted.

Sequel to _Jade Island (RC 47248)_. Strong language,

violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 48619.

##



Pedro Pramo.

RC 48624.

by Juan Rulfo.

read by Peter Gil.

1 cassette.

When his mother dies, Juan Preciado sets off to find his

father, Pedro Pramo. In the town of Comala, built on the

tyranny of the Pramo family, Juan learns his father is

dead. In fact, the town seems populated by tormented

spirits of the deceased. Mexican author's classic

surrealist novel, first published in 1955. 1994.

RC 48624.

##



Prey Dancing: A Dr. Clare Burtonall Mystery.

RC 48631.

by Jonathan Gash.

read by Corrie James.

2 cassettes.

In this sequel to _Different Women Dancing (RC 47186)_,

cardiologist Clare Burtonall is looking for the partner of

a patient who has just died of AIDS. She asks her lover,

male prostitute Bonn, to assist with her sleuthing. Strong

language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex.

1998.

RC 48631.

##



Starman Jones.

RC 48635.

by Robert A. Heinlein.

read by Michael Skinner.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Bored with his routine life on Earthport, Max Jones signs

up to be an assistant chartsman on a star freighter. He

finds the adventure he is seeking, but learns that danger

is never far behind. For senior high and older readers.

1953.

RC 48635.

##



Best of the West III: More Stories That Inspired Classic

Western Films.

RC 48644.

edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg.

read by Michael Skinner.

2 cassettes.

Nine western stories later made into movies. Includes

"Massacre" by James Warner Bellah, starring Henry Fonda and

John Wayne as cavalrymen at Little Big Horn. In Dorothy M.

Johnson's "The Hanging Tree," Gary Cooper is Doctor Joe

Frail, who falls in love with Elizabeth, played by Maria

Schell. Violence. 1986.

RC 48644.

##



The Baron in the Trees.

RC 48648.

by Italo Calvino.

read by Peter Gil.

2 cassettes.

In June 1767 in Italy, twelve-year-old Cosimo leaves the

noontime dinner table and to spite his family climbs an oak

tree in the garden, vowing never to come down. And he keeps

his word. 1959.

RC 48648.

##



Moonbeams and Magic.

RC 48651.

by Janelle Taylor.

read by Ilona Dulaski.

3 cassettes.

In this sequel to _Starlight and Splendor (RC 41703)_,

Starla and Dagan--unbeknownst to each other--are spies

posing as space pirates in order to stop the theft of

valuable moonbeams. They also fall in love. Some violence

and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

RC 48651.

##



Flora's Suitcase.

RC 48654.

by Dalia Rabinovich.

read by Annie Wauters.

2 cassettes.

Flora Grossenberg reluctantly agrees to move from

Cincinnati to Colombia, South America, with her new

husband, David, and baby. They intend to join David's large

Russian emigr clan, but the Grossenbergs' feuds soon

overwhelm Flora, who demands her own house. Gradually she

attempts to adapt to her new surroundings. 1998.

RC 48654.

##



The Forever War.

RC 48659.

by Joe Haldeman.

read by Rick Rohan.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

William Mandella is drafted after college to fight a war in

outer space. William only ages months while earthlings age

by decades. He finds civilization completely changed each

time he returns from bloody combat. After 1,143 years, the

war's end brings him home. Some strong language. Hugo and

Nebula Awards. 1974.

RC 48659.

##



The Witch Doctor: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 3.

RC 48661.

by Christopher Stasheff.

read by Erik Sandvold.

4 cassettes.

In this sequel to _The Oathbound Wizard (RC 44133)_, Matt

Mantrell vanishes, leaving behind his precious scrap of

parchment. His friend Saul Bremener examines the paper and

another piece he also finds. Soon Saul is involved in a

search that takes him into a world of magic and danger

where he appears to be a wizard. 1994.

RC 48661.

##



Soldier's Heart: A Novel of the Civil War.

RC 48672.

by Gary Paulsen.

read by Michael Kramer.

1 cassette.

When the war starts, fifteen-year-old Charley Goddard is

eager to join up with the Minnesota Volunteers. The

physical and mental agonies of combat change his attitude.

Some violence. For junior and senior high and older

readers. 1998.

RC 48672.

##



Gun Gentlemen.

RC 48686.

by Max Brand.

read by Dan Bloom.

2 cassettes.

Infamous gunfighter Lucky Bill is wrongly accused of a

crime. He knows that bounty hunters will be after him, but

Bill refuses to run. He only wants to clear his name. With

the love of a good woman and a fair trial, he feels that he

could succeed. Some violence. 1922.

RC 48686.

##



The Everlasting Story of Nory.

RC 48699.

by Nicholson Baker.

read by Laura Giannarelli.

2 cassettes.

Eleanor Winslow's nine-year-old mind has much to

contemplate, especially because her family has moved from

America to England. Nory, as she is called, describes her

new setting, the thoughts that are inspired by it, and her

fervent wishes for a new best friend. 1998.

RC 48699.

##



An Equal Music.

RC 48746.

by Vikram Seth.

read by David Hartley-Margolin.

3 cassettes.

Violinist Michael Holme, age thirty-seven, is dedicated to

his chamber quartet and teaching when he finds the lost

love of his youth, pianist Julia McNicholl, now married and

a mother. While renewing their relationship, they explore

the changes of ten years apart, including Julia's growing

deafness. 1999.

RC 48746.

##



True at First Light.

RC 48757.

by Ernest Hemingway.

read by David Hartley-Margolin.

2 cassettes.

Hemingway recounts his wife Mary's obsession with tracking

down and killing a black-maned lion. He also writes of his

devotion to Debba, an African woman he wants to take as a

second wife. Hemingway's son Patrick edited this fictional

memoir begun after Hemingway's last safari in Africa in the

1950s. Strong language. 1999.

RC 48757.

##



With Friends like These.

RC 48761.

by Nicholas Coleridge.

read by Jim Zeiger.

3 cassettes.

Kit Preston, a London magazine executive, is separated from

his wife. He has romantic interests in Anna Grant, a

journalist on his staff with an outstanding reputation as

an interviewer. One of Anna's breaking stories is suddenly

creating problems. Soon Anna is dead, and Kit is accused of

murder. Strong language. 1997.

RC 48761.

##



The Wilder Sisters.

RC 48764.

by Jo-Ann Mapson.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

3 cassettes.

New Mexico. Recently widowed Rose Wilder Flynn, forty,

bemoans her grown children's lifestyles and relationships

but is secretly attracted to her friend and boss,

veterinarian Austin Donavan. Meanwhile Rose's estranged

sister, Lily, returns home and realizes she still has

feelings for an old beau. Some strong language and some

explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 48764.

##



The Mercy Rule: A Dismas Hardy Mystery.

RC 48766.

by John Lescroart.

read by Ray Foushee.

3 cassettes.

Attorney Dismas Hardy from _13th Juror (RC 39668)_ is now

asked to help another black-sheep lawyer, Graham Russo.

Russo believes his father Sal's lethal dose of prescribed

morphine was self- inflicted, but the cops don't agree, and

Russo is their prime murder suspect. Some strong language

and some violence. 1998.

RC 48766.

##



The Last Lieutenant.

RC 48789.

by John J. Gobbell.

read by Randy Davidson.

3 cassettes.

Corregidor, 1942. Lieutenant Todd Ingram and his crew flee

the island as the Japanese are approaching. Ingram races

across treacherous Philippine waters to prevent a Nazi spy

from alerting the Japanese to an Allied trap. Prequel to _A

Code for Tomorrow (RC 48790)_. Some strong language and

some violence. 1995.

RC 48789.

##



The Damsel: The Bride Quest, Volume 2.

RC 48797.

by Claire Delacroix.

read by Gabriella Cavallero.

3 cassettes.

Ireland, 1172. In this sequel to _The Princess (RC 48796)_,

Burke Fitzgavin is seeking a bride now that Brianna is

married to Luc Fitzgavin. Three years ago Alys of Kiltorren

Castle spurned Burke's affection. Now he hopes to win her

love, but a misunderstanding threatens their happiness.

Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 48797.

##



A Wizard in Peace: The Rogue Wizard, Book 4.

RC 48803.

by Christopher Stasheff.

read by Michael Scherer.

2 cassettes.

On their latest quest to bring justice to the oppressed,

Magnus D'Armand (Gar) and Dirk Dulaine travel to a planet

of which little is known. This time they are up against a

stern Protector who has such power over his subjects that

he seems to control their very thoughts. Sequel to _A

Wizard in War (RC 48802)_. 1996.

RC 48803.

##



Jade: The Wildflowers, Book 3.

RC 48805.

by V.C. Andrews.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

1 cassette.

In this session with therapist Dr. Marlowe, Jade, a member

of the OWP (Orphans with Parents), relates her story. She

has become the contested trophy in a bitter divorce battle.

Sequel to _Star (RC 48795)_. For senior high and older

readers. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48805.

##



Cat: The Wildflowers, Book 4.

RC 48806.

by V.C. Andrews.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

1 cassette.

As the OWPs (Orphans with Parents) continue their sessions

with Dr. Marlowe, Cat explains how she has been treated by

her parents, her discovery that she is adopted, and why she

has become so withdrawn from the outside world. Sequel to

_Jade (RC 48805)_. Some descriptions of sex. For senior

high and older readers. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48806.

##



Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction.

RC 48839.

by Kurt Vonnegut.

read by Gary Telles.

2 cassettes.

Twenty-three short stories previously published in

magazines in the 1940s and 1950s, collected here for the

first time. In the title piece, Eddie Laird, age thirty-

three, drops in to see his ex-wife eleven years after

leaving her and tries his best to impress her, her second

husband, and son. Bestseller 1999.

RC 48839.

##



Cat in a Golden Garland: A Midnight Louie Mystery.

RC 48881.

by Carole Nelson Douglas.

read by J.P. Linton.

3 cassettes.

Midnight Louie and his human, Miss Temple Barr, are in New

York, where Louie is auditioning for a role as spokesperson

for a cat food producer. At a Christmas party given by the

advertising company, one of the senior executives is

murdered. Naturally, Louie leads the investigation. 1997.

RC 48881.

##



Blind Descent.

RC 48883.

by Nevada Barr.

read by Suzanne Toren.

2 cassettes.

Park Ranger Anna Pigeon combats her claustrophobia to

rescue a friend and fellow ranger who is injured in a

Carlsbad National Park cavern. After descending through

dangerous crevices and tunnels, Anna learns that her friend

has been murdered--probably by someone in the caving party.

Some strong language and some violence. 1998.

RC 48883.

##



Turn of the Century.

RC 48885.

by Kurt Andersen.

read by Jim Zeiger.

5 cassettes.

New York, 2000. George Mactier is a television producer

trying to launch a new series. His wife, Elizabeth

Zimbalist, manages a software company suffering from a deal

gone bad. As they cope with fast-paced, high-profile jobs

and three children, they get ensnared in a corporate hoax.

Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.

Bestseller 1999.

RC 48885.

##



Death Is Now My Neighbor: An Inspector Morse Novel.

RC 48888.

by Colin Dexter.

read by Graeme Malcolm.

2 cassettes.

Lonsdale College of Oxford will soon be seeking a new

master, and there appear to be only two main contenders--

Storrs and Cornford. (Actually it's their wives who have

more ambition toward the job.) Meanwhile, Rachel James of

Oxford is found murdered, and Inspector Morse and Sergeant

Lewis begin an investigation that soon takes them to

Lonsdale College. 1996.

RC 48888.

##



Just as I Am.

RC 48891.

by E. Lynn Harris.

read by Peter Jay Fernandez.

3 cassettes.

In _Invisible Life (RC 38731)_, Ray and Nicole broke up

because of his bisexuality, and now both are attempting to

rebuild their lives. But they are thrown together again as

their mutual friend Kyle struggles with the final stages of

AIDS. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.

1994.

RC 48891.

##



Caprice and Rondo: The House of Niccol, Volume 7.

RC 48897.

by Dorothy Dunnett.

read by Gordon Gould.

5 cassettes.

In this sequel to _To Lie with Lions (RC 45864)_, after

ruining his family, Nicholas de Fleury, now a spy, travels

incognito throughout Europe in 1474. His estranged wife is

left to run the Banco di Niccol. Nicholas searches for

lost gold while working for diverse governments. Includes a

summary of the preceding volumes. 1997.

RC 48897.

##



The Only Good Lawyer: A John Francis Cuddy Mystery.

RC 48904.

by Jeremiah Healy.

read by Nick Sullivan.

2 cassettes.

Boston private investigator John Cuddy assists in the

defense of bigot Alan Spaeth, framed in the murder of his

ex-wife's African American divorce attorney. Among the

potential suspects are gang members that the lawyer had

sent to prison, his many lovers, and his law partners.

Violence and strong language. 1998.

RC 48904.

##



Rebecca.

RC 48914.

by Daphne du Maurier.

read by Barbara Caruso.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

Rebecca, the glamorous mistress of a great English estate,

died eight months before Maxim de Winter brought a young

and frightened second wife to live there. Mystery,

intrigue, and violence eventually reveal the circumstances

surrounding Rebecca's death. 1938.

RC 48914.

##



The Burglar in the Rye: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery.

RC 48926.

by Lawrence Block.

read by L.J. Ganser.

2 cassettes.

Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar and bookseller, is hired by an

ex-lover of a famous, reclusive author to steal back

letters now in the possession of a literary agent. The only

problem is that the agent is dead when Bernie arrives, and

he can't resist stealing some rubies as he flees. Some

strong language and some violence. 1999.

RC 48926.

##



Irene at Large: Irene Adler Mystery.

RC 48927.

by Carole Nelson Douglas.

read by Barbara Caruso.

3 cassettes.

In 1889 amateur sleuth Irene Adler Norton and her

secretary, Penelope Huxleigh, are approached by a man in

eastern garb who warns them of danger to Dr. Watson,

Sherlock Holmes's sidekick. It appears that the war in

Afghanistan nine years earlier has current repercussions

that could endanger the empire. 1992.

RC 48927.

##



The Skull beneath the Skin.

RC 48933.

by P.D. James.

read by Mary Woods.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

Private investigator Cordelia Gray is hired as a bodyguard

for difficult actress Clarissa Lisle, who has been

receiving death threats with quotes from long-dead

dramatists. During a house party, Cordelia discovers the

actress's mutilated body. Some violence. 1982.

RC 48933.

##



Elephants Can Remember: A Hercule Poirot Mystery.

RC 48935.

by Agatha Christie.

read by Tom Martin.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Mrs. Oliver, an elderly writer of detective stories, and

Hercule Poirot collaborate to find out what really happened

to the parents of Mrs. Oliver's goddaughter. 1972.

RC 48935.

##



Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume 3.

RC 48938.

by Bernard Cornwell.

read by George Holmes.

4 cassettes.

Derfel continues the tale of Arthur's perseverance against

the Saxons, while Merlin despairs that the ancient gods are

deserting Britain in its time of need. Final volume of the

series; sequel to _Enemy of God (RC 46297)_. Violence.

1997.

RC 48938.

##



Liberty Falling.

RC 48941.

by Nevada Barr.

read by Suzanne Toren.

2 cassettes.

Park ranger Anna Pigeon is in New York to visit her

critically ill sister, Molly, but becomes involved in the

case of two suicides ("jumpers") at the Statue of Liberty

on Liberty Island. Anna discovers that the deaths are

related to a more sinister plot. Some violence and some

strong language. 1999.

RC 48941.

##



The Body in the Kelp: A Faith Fairchild Mystery.

RC 48944.

by Katherine Hall Page.

read by Barbara Caruso.

2 cassettes.

Faith Fairchild, her minister husband, Tom, and their baby

are on vacation in Maine. At an estate auction, Faith buys

a quilt that turns out to be a map to a long-sought family

treasure. Three murders later, Faith does find something.

Some violence. 1991.

RC 48944.

##



Hard Currency.

RC 48945.

by Stuart M. Kaminsky.

read by L.J. Ganser.

2 cassettes.

Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov and his deputy inspector, Elena

Timofeyeva, have been sent to Cuba to look into a Russian

engineer's arrest for the murder of a Cuban woman.

Remaining in Russia, Inspector Emil Karpo investigates the

murder of a young woman who was killed, apparently by a man

she tried to rob. 1995.

RC 48945.

##



The Tin Man.

RC 48960.

by Dale Brown.

read by Gary Tipton.

3 cassettes.

Retired colonel Patrick McLanahan works as a civilian

director for a high-tech company producing cutting-edge

equipment for the military. He puts some of that technology

to work when his brother, a rookie cop, is badly wounded in

a police shoot-out with international terrorists. Strong

language. 1998.

RC 48960.

##



Blood Thirst: One Hundred Years of Vampire Fiction.

RC 48969.

edited by Leonard Wolf.

read by Jack Fox.

4 cassettes.

More than two dozen short stories and excerpts from novels

concerning vampires, both ruthless and humorous. Includes

authors such as Stephen King, Whitley Strieber, Anne Rice,

and Woody Allen. In "Count Dracula," the monster's routine

is disrupted by a solar eclipse. In "The Drifting Snow,"

the vampire's handprints are those of a young girl. 1997.

RC 48969.

##



Love, Again.

RC 48974.

by Doris Lessing.

read by Mitzi Friedlander.

3 cassettes.

Widowed sixty-five-year-old writer Sarah Durham

unexpectedly experiences the sensations of falling in love

while working on a theater production. Attracted to younger

men in the group, Sarah enjoys the feelings of desire that

she thought were gone at her age and examines what love

means. 1995.

RC 48974.

##



Blue Death: A Norah Mulcahaney Mystery.

RC 48976.

by Lillian O'Donnell.

read by Terry Hayes Sales.

2 cassettes.

One after another, four NYPD officers are found dead of

apparent suicides, but with no obvious motive. After the

unexpected departure of her young son's nanny, single

mother Lieutenant Norah Mulcahaney launches an

investigation from her home. Some violence. 1998.

RC 48976.

##



The Best-Kept Secret: A Milan Jacovich Mystery.

RC 48979.

by Les Roberts.

read by John Polk.

2 cassettes.

Investigator Milan Jacovich repays a favor by investigating

the case of a college student, Jason Crowell, who is

accused of rape. Jacovich finds plenty of sexism and drugs

on campus but suspects that Jason is being set up; the kid

doesn't even like girls. Some strong language and some

violence. 1999.

RC 48979.

##



Zombie Lover.

RC 48980.

by Piers Anthony.

read by Sharon Murray.

3 cassettes.

Fifteen-year-old Breanna of the Black Wave has a talent to

see in darkness, which she uses to explore Xanth.

Unwittingly she draws the attention of Xeth, king of the

zombies, who wants her to be his queen. Fleeing from him

and the zombie pursuers leads Breanna on many adventures.

1998.

RC 48980.

##



Standoff at Sunrise Creek: A Stuart Brannon Western.

RC 48981.

by Stephen Bly.

read by Brian Conn.

2 cassettes.

When Stuart Brannon finally returns to his ranch, the

Triple B, he finds it occupied by Earl Howland,

representing the Casa Verde Land Corporation. But it's

Earl's buddies Stuart has to fight to reclaim his home.

Fortunately he receives some reinforcements of his own,

including Harriet Reed. 1993.

RC 48981.

##



Murder Has No Calories.

RC 48982.

by Corinne Holt Sawyer.

read by Mitzi Friedlander.

2 cassettes.

When a staff member of Dorothy McGraw's health resort is

murdered, Dorothy fears the police won't solve the crime in

time to save her business. She begs elderly amateur sleuths

Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate to pose as guests and

find the killer. 1994.

RC 48982.

##



The Red River.

RC 48983.

by Frederic Bean.

read by Roy Avers.

2 cassettes.

Elias McBee and Seth Booker leave the flatboats of the

Mississippi to try their luck trapping along the Red River.

They find plenty of wildlife but also warring Indian

tribes. In time, despite the many hardships and fighting,

they decide to stay and live with their native wives.

Violence. 1996.

RC 48983.

##



Acts of Malice: A Nina Reilly Novel.

RC 48988.

by Perri O'Shaughnessy.

read by Mary Kane.

2 cassettes.

When his brother dies while skiing with him, Jim Strong can

tell the police don't think it was an accident. He turns to

Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly, who believes Jim is innocent

even though others in his family (including his wife)

don't. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of

sex. 1999.

RC 48988.

##



Breach of Promise: A Nina Reilly Novel.

RC 48989.

by Perri O'Shaughnessy.

read by Mary Kane.

3 cassettes.

Lake Tahoe lawyer Nina Reilly is surprised to receive an

invitation to a party for wealthy entrepreneur Mike Markov,

given by his companion, Lindy. But an even bigger surprise

awaits when Mike announces he is dumping Lindy. Nina risks

all to handle the spurned woman's palimony suit. Some

strong language. 1998.

RC 48989.

##



Thunder Horse: A Gabriel Du Pr Mystery.

RC 48993.

by Peter Bowen.

read by Robert Sams.

2 cassettes.

Mtis Indian Du Pr investigates the murder of a

snowmobiler discovered with a Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth. An

earthquake also uncovers an ancient burial ground on land

that Japanese have bought to turn into a resort in the

Montana hills. Du Pr and other locals ponder the

connections. Strong language and some violence. 1998.

RC 48993.

##



The Devil's Carousel.

RC 48995.

by Jeff Torrington.

read by David Cutler.

1 cassette.

The assembly line workers at Scotland's Centaur Car Company

are a varied lot. New employee Steve Laker is appalled at

the working conditions. Wormsley leaves work not feeling

well and dies on the way home, and Curly Brogan fakes his

own death to get a few days off. Some strong language.

1996.

RC 48995.

##



Portrait of a Man Unknown.

RC 48999.

by Nathalie Sarraute.

read by Michael Scherer.

1 cassette.

A neighbor explores an elderly father's relationship with

his spinster daughter. An "anti-novel" by the French avant-

garde writer, who uses unnamed characters. Preface by Jean-

Paul Sartre. 1958.

RC 48999.

##



The Trial.

RC 49000.

by Franz Kafka.

read by Gary Telles.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

On his thirtieth birthday, Josef K., a conscientious bank

official, is arrested in his lodgings on unstated charges.

He is constantly thwarted in his attempts to clarify his

situation even in court. A new translation by Breon

Mitchell based on the restored 1914 text. 1998.

RC 49000.

##



The New York Yanquis.

RC 49006.

by Bill Granger.

read by Robert Sams.

2 cassettes.

George Bremenhaven, owner of the New York Yankees, fires

all of his expensive baseball players and imports Cuban

professionals from Fidel Castro. The only American on the

team is thirty-eight-year-old relief pitcher Ryan Shawn,

who happens to speak Spanish. Shawn struggles to manage the

team and keep the peace. Strong language. 1995.

RC 49006.

##



As I Lay Dying.

RC 49008.

by William Faulkner.

read by Faith Potts.

1 cassette (Reissue).

The Bundrens, poor whites in Mississippi, face numerous

obstacles as they trek across the countryside to deliver

their mother's body for burial in her hometown. First

published in 1930; this edition includes changes made by

Noel Polk in 1985 based on the author's notes. 1930.

RC 49008.

##



The Best American Mystery Stories, 1998.

RC 49013.

edited by Sue Grafton.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

3 cassettes.

Editor Grafton includes twenty crime stories by well-known

authors Lawrence Block, Mary Higgins Clark, Jay McInerney,

Donald E. Westlake, and others. In Stuart Kaminsky's "Find

Miriam," a man searches for his missing wife. Peter

Robinson depicts events in the lives of two elderly ladies

who share a cottage. 1998.

RC 49013.

##



Getting In.

RC 49014.

by James Finney Boylan.

read by Gregory Gorton.

2 cassettes.

An extended family piles into a Winnebago for a

preadmission tour of New England colleges. Amid their fears

of the college interviews, brothers Ben and Lefty continue

their sibling rivalry, Chlo decides to cheat on Lefty, and

Polo and Allison break up. Some strong language and some

descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49014.

##



The Disappearance.

RC 49015.

by J.F. Freedman.

read by Gregory Gorton.

3 cassettes.

Former district attorney Luke Garrison returns to Santa

Barbara to defend a man accused of murdering media mogul

Doug Lancaster's fourteen-year-old daughter. The girl

disappeared during a slumber party the year before. The

defendant claims he is being framed. Some strong language,

some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49015.

##



Rachel LeMoyne.

RC 49016.

by Eileen Charbonneau.

read by Ilona Dulaski.

2 cassettes.

Rachel LeMoyne, part Choctaw and raised by Presbyterian

missionaries, travels to Ireland to deliver corn during the

great famine. There she meets millwright Darragh Ronan and

takes him to America as her husband. Back home, additional

problems force them to flee along the Oregon Trail. For

senior high readers. 1998.

RC 49016.

##



The Teutonic Knights.

RC 49021.

by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

read by Robert Blumenfeld.

5 cassettes.

In this epic by the 1905 Nobel Prize winner for literature,

the united peoples of Poland and Lithuania fight against

the oppression of the Teutonic Knights, a fifteenth-century

Prussian religious and military order. The search for

Zbyszko's wife, kidnapped by the Knights, inspires the

nation to defend its land and families. 1993.

RC 49021.

##



The Tuesday Cafe.

RC 49026.

by Don Trembath.

read by Gary Tipton.

1 cassette.

Troubled fifteen-year-old Harper Winslow's preoccupied

mother enrolls him in a night-school writing class. Harper

is surprised to find acceptance among the disadvantaged

adults there. With the help of a school counselor, he gains

real-world insights about life. Prequel to _A Fly Named

Alfred (RC 49027)_. For senior high readers. 1996.

RC 49026.

##



Arrow of God.

RC 49032.

by Chinua Achebe.

read by Peter Jay Fernandez.

2 cassettes.

The chief priest of this African community is responsible

for initiating the rituals that give structure to the

peoples' lives. Conflict erupts as the clergyman attempts

to maintain his own power and the authority of the deity in

the face of the arrival of foreigners and growing disunity

among the villagers. 1964.

RC 49032.

##



The Face of Deception.

RC 49057.

by Iris Johansen.

read by Annie Wauters.

2 cassettes.

When the man who murdered Eve Duncan's daughter was

executed, Eve lost the chance to find her daughter's body.

Now, as a forensic sculptor, she reconstructs faces to

identify juvenile skulls. When a billionaire wants to hire

her to work on a mysterious adult skull, she reluctantly

agrees. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998.

RC 49057.

##



Somebody's Baby.

RC 49059.

by Elaine Kagan.

read by Annie Wauters.

2 cassettes.

In 1959 Jenny Jaffe, a Jewish high school senior, falls in

love with ex-con Will McDonald. When Jenny becomes

pregnant, they decide to elope, but Will never shows up.

Thirty-five years later, their daughter, who had been put

up for adoption, reunites them. Some strong language and

some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49059.

##



Annie's Rainbow.

RC 49061.

by Fern Michaels.

read by Michele Schaeffer.

2 cassettes.

Annie Clark finds a cache from a bank robbery and keeps it

to help her family and start a business. After becoming

wealthy and falling in love, Annie anonymously repays the

money. But years later a determined insurance investigator

and a paroled bank robber remain suspicious. Some strong

language. 1999.

RC 49061.

##



The Trouble with Harriet: Ellie Haskell Mystery.

RC 49068.

by Dorothy Cannell.

read by Vanessa Maroney.

2 cassettes.

Ellie and Ben Haskell are looking forward to their

vacation, but while running last-minute errands, Ellie is

confronted by a gypsy who warns her not to leave. When

Ellie gets home, her long-lost father has arrived, carrying

the ashes of his recent love, Harriet. Ellie's problems are

just beginning. 1999.

RC 49068.

##



A Maiden's Grave.

RC 49072.

by Jeffery Deaver.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

3 cassettes.

Three escaped prisoners hijack a schoolbus and take the

deaf children and their teachers to a Kansas

slaughterhouse. The quickly assembled FBI negotiating team

is led by Arthur Potter, who develops an admiration for one

of the hostages, deaf teacher Melanie Charrol. Strong

language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.

1995.

RC 49072.

##



Miss Pym Disposes.

RC 49075.

by Josephine Tey.

read by Anne Flosnik.

2 cassettes.

Miss Lucy Pym is a visiting lecturer in psychology at a

girls' physical education college called Leys. The students

are a diverse group, and Miss Pym enjoys her stay until one

of them, Miss Rouse, is killed using gymnastic apparatus.

The police call it an accident, but Miss Pym discovers

otherwise. 1948.

RC 49075.

##



Loves Me, Loves Me Not.

RC 49076.

by Anil Bernardo.

read by Laura Giannarelli.

1 cassette.

Florida high school sophomore Maggie Castillo has two

dreams: to become the girlfriend of popular Zach and to get

a job in the medical field. When she is hired to help an

elderly woman recover from a broken leg, Maggie is thrilled

to learn the woman is Zach's grandmother. For junior and

senior high readers. 1998.

RC 49076.

##



Lessons of the Game.

RC 49077.

by Diane Gonzales Bertrand.

read by Margaret Strom.

1 cassette.

Student teacher Kaylene Morales is happily surprised that

an old acquaintance, Alex Garrison, is a coach at her

assigned school. The two begin dating, but football season

consumes most of Alex's time and creates problems in their

relationship. Kaylene has to decide whether to accept his

lifestyle. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

RC 49077.

##



Giving Up America.

RC 49085.

by Pearl Abraham.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

2 cassettes.

Deena, a Hasidic Jew raised in Jerusalem, ignores the

warnings of her father and marries Daniel, an American

Orthodox Jew. After seven years of marriage they are still

childless, and Daniel becomes friendly with a woman from

work. Gradually Daniel and Deena grow apart and the

marriage disintegrates. 1998.

RC 49085.

##



Chocolat.

RC 49086.

by Joanne Harris.

read by Laura Giannarelli.

2 cassettes.

On the first Sunday in Lent, newcomers Vianne Rocher and

her young daughter Anouk open a chocolate shop, La Cleste

Praline, near the church in a small French village. Priest

Monsieur Reynaud and Mademoiselle Rocher compete for the

townspeople's attention. 1999.

RC 49086.

##



Husband, Lover, Stranger.

RC 49091.

by Suzanne Forster.

read by Nanette Savard.

3 cassettes.

Five years after her husband, Jay, disappeared on an ice-

climbing trip, Sophie prepares to marry the therapist who

helped her through her grief. But Jay is miraculously

found--or someone who appears to be Jay. His wealthy family

has no doubts--why does Sophie? Strong language, some

violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49091.

##



A Walk to Remember.

RC 49104.

by Nicholas Sparks.

read by John Polk.

1 cassette.

Fifty-seven-year-old Landon thinks back to 1958, the year

that changed his life. Pious, bible-carrying Jamie Sullivan

asks seventeen-year-old Landon to costar with her in the

Christmas play written by her preacher father. As they

spend time together, Landon is shocked to realize he's

falling in love. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49104.

##



Waiting.

RC 49107.

by Ha Jin.

read by Nick Sullivan.

2 cassettes.

In 1960s China, Manna Wu falls in love with married doctor

Lin Kong. His tradition-bound wife, Shuyu, refuses to

divorce him, but if Lin can forbear through eighteen years

of separation, the court will dissolve the marriage.

National Book Award. 1999.

RC 49107.

##



With Song.

RC 49109.

by Dorothy Garlock.

read by Pam Ward.

2 cassettes.

Kansas, 1935. Molly McKenzie is working in the family's

general store when two men come in and gun down her

parents. Federal agent Hod Dolan knows who the killers are,

and Molly risks her life to help capture them. Companion to

_With Hope (RC 48291)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49109.

##



With Heart.

RC 49110.

by Dorothy Garlock.

read by Pam Ward.

2 cassettes.

Tillison County, Oklahoma; 1938. Kathleen Dolan, niece of

Tom _With Hope (RC 48291)_ and Hod Dolan _With Song (RC

49109)_ arrives in Rawlings excited about joining the

Rawlings _Gazette_. When her work threatens to expose a

local conspiracy, the newswoman faces peril. Strong

language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49110.

##



Home at Last.

RC 49116.

by Katherine Stone.

read by Jill Fox.

2 cassettes.

Someone is killing women who know world-famous NYPD hostage

negotiator Lucas Hunter. When the killer picks rookie

television anchor woman Galen Chandler to tell his story,

Lucas and Galen are thrown together as they work to catch

him. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49116.

##



Computer One.

RC 49117.

by Warwick Collins.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

2 cassettes.

Because Computer One controls all the automated systems in

the world, California professor Yakuda fears it could

eventually destroy civilization. But if he mentions his

concerns, he might hasten Computer One's annihilation of

humans! (The author's prologue considers the possibility

that such a nightmare scenario might come true.) Strong

language. 1993.

RC 49117.

##



Hungry as the Sea.

RC 49119.

by Wilbur Smith.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

Bankrupt shipping magnate Nicholas Berg races to claim the

salvage rights to a cruise ship that hit an iceberg in the

Antarctic. In the process, he saves the life of marine

biologist Samantha Silver, and the two fall in love. Some

strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.

1978.

RC 49119.

##



New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1998.

RC 49124.

edited by Shannon Ravenel.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

2 cassettes.

A collection of nineteen stories that, the editor asserts,

typify Southern literature: "The people have been whipped,

and whipped good." In "Memorial Day" a boy confronts Death

as a laconic young man outside the house where the boy's

brother lies deathly ill. Then Death pulls a startling

twist. Strong language. 1998.

RC 49124.

##



Palindrome.

RC 49125.

by Stuart Woods.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

2 cassettes.

After a brutal battering from her steroid-crazed pro

football husband, Liz Barwick escapes to make a book of

photographs of Georgia's Cumberland Island. She falls for

one of the island's owners, who has mysteriously refused to

speak with his identical twin for decades. Strong language,

violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

RC 49125.

##



The Castle.

RC 49126.

by Franz Kafka.

read by Randy Wieck.

3 cassettes.

Land surveyor K. claims to be hired by the count of the

nearby castle but is denied access to perform his job by a

complicated and illogical bureaucratic system. An

unfinished novel from 1926, newly translated by Mark Harman

from the restored text of the Pasley German critical

edition. 1998.

RC 49126.

##



The Devil's Workshop.

RC 49127.

by Stephen J. Cannell.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

3 cassettes.

Suspecting a cover-up when told that her microbiologist

husband has committed suicide, microbiology doctoral

student Stacy Richardson goes undercover to find out about

the work he was doing at Fort Detrick, Maryland. She links

up with a former war hero, alcoholic hobo Lucky Cunningham,

to stop a bio-weapons scheme. Strong language and violence.

1999.

RC 49127.

##



Do You Promise Not to Tell?.

RC 49129.

by Mary Jane Clark.

read by Ann Hodapp.

1 cassette.

Television news producer Farrell Slater is about to lose

her job when she stumbles on a potentially huge story: the

Faberg egg just auctioned by a prestigious firm may be

fake. But can she prove it without endangering the old

Russian woman who owns the real one--or herself? Some

violence. 1999.

RC 49129.

##



Painting the Black.

RC 49130.

by Carl Deuker.

read by Gary Tipton.

2 cassettes.

When senior Ryan Ward befriends newcomer Josh Daniels, Ryan

has no idea that Josh is a star athlete and will soon be

the school hero. But after Ryan prevents Josh from

assaulting a female student, he faces a moral dilemma--

should he turn Josh in? For senior high readers. 1997.

RC 49130.

##



King Charlie.

RC 49132.

by Max Brand.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

2 cassettes.

Although the West is being tamed, an infamous cowboy tramp,

"King Charlie" Smith, takes fourteen-year-old orphan Billy

English on the road with him as an apprentice. The two even

adopt another orphan, Louise "Lady" Young, whom they

eventually send back east to school. Some violence. 1922.

RC 49132.

##



Blue Moon.

RC 49134.

by Jill Marie Landis.

read by Jill Fox.

2 cassettes.

In 1819 as her family traveled to Illinois, eighteen-year-

old Olivia Bond is kidnapped and sold to a New Orleans

brothel owner. A year later she escapes to Illinois, where,

lost in a swamp, she is found by one-eyed loner Noah

LeCroix. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong

language. 1999.

RC 49134.

##



The Year's Twenty-Five Finest Crime and Mystery Stories.

RC 49135.

edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg.

read by Fred Major.

4 cassettes.

This seventh annual collection includes prizewinning

stories by Lawrence Block and Reginald Hill. Other well-

known authors include Jeffrey Deaver, Marcia Muller, Bill

Pronzini, Joyce Carol Oates, and Donald E. Westlake. 1998.

RC 49135.

##



Mackerel by Moonlight.

RC 49138.

by William F. Weld.

read by Bruce Huntey.

2 cassettes.

Under a cloud of scandal, Terry Mullally leaves his

assistant D.A. job in New York for a fresh start in Boston.

Tutored by a Washington spin doctor, he maneuvers to

capture a U.S. Senate seat, but his unsavory past threatens

to derail his promising career. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 49138.

##



_The_ _Black Rider_ and Other Stories.

RC 49139.

by Max Brand.

read by Randy Atcher.

2 cassettes.

Four western tales that depict "the experience of personal

renewal, an affirmation of hope through courage, the

potential that exists in each human being for redemption."

In "Partners" a pair of enemies must come to terms if they

want to survive a winter storm in the mountain desert.

1996.

RC 49139.

##



Summer's End.

RC 49143.

by Kathleen Gilles Seidel.

read by Ann Hodapp.

2 cassettes.

When widowed Gwen Wells and Hal Legend marry, it throws

their grown children reluctantly together at the Legend

summer cabins in Minnesota. Jack Wells and Amy Legend, an

Olympic figure skater, hit it off, but decide a romance

would be impossible set against the other siblings'

conflicting emotions. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49143.

##



Sweepers.

RC 49145.

by P.T. Deutermann.

read by Jill Fox.

3 cassettes.

Newly promoted Admiral Sherman is questioned by police

about his girlfriend's suspicious death. The Navy's judge

advocate general (JAG) puts Commander Karen Lawrence on the

case, and she learns Sherman may have been set up by a SEAL

he left to die in Vietnam. Violence, strong language, and

some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.

RC 49145.

##



The Girl Death Left Behind.

RC 49146.

by Lurlene McDaniel.

read by Jill Fox.

1 cassette.

When fourteen-year-old Beth's entire family is killed in a

car accident, she has to live with her aunt and uncle and

spoiled cousin Terri in another state. Beth misses her

family and friends terribly, but with help she learns to

cope while never forgetting. For junior and senior high

readers. 1999.

RC 49146.

##



Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground.

RC 49147.

by Annie Garrett.

read by Ann Hodapp.

1 cassette.

Successful celebrity journalist Tess Boone is reluctant to

interview her next subject, country music star Buck

Campbell. Buck is actually Jamie, the boy whose heart Tess

broke when she chose college over marrying him and staying

in their small Arkansas town. Some strong language and some

descriptions of sex. 1996.

RC 49147.

##



Illegal Alien.

RC 49151.

by Robert J. Sawyer.

read by Gary Tipton.

2 cassettes.

Aliens arrive seeking help in repairing their mother ship.

While politician Francis Nobilio and scientist Cletus

Calhoun are touring the seven Tosoks around the country,

Calhoun is murdered in L.A. A trial involving a famous

civil rights attorney proceeds, and Nobilio discovers the

real motive behind the space landing. Some violence. 1997.

RC 49151.

##



Icy Sparks.

RC 49152.

by Gwyn Hyman Rubio.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

2 cassettes.

Growing up in the 1950s in a small Kentucky town, Icy

realizes that she is different from the other kids. She

endures alienation at school and a stay in the state

hospital while gradually coming to terms with her disorder,

Tourette Syndrome. Some strong language. 1998.

RC 49152.

##



The Killing Game.

RC 49153.

by Iris Johansen.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

2 cassettes.

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has helped identify many

bodies, but has yet to discover that of her daughter,

Bonnie, murdered years ago. Then skeletons are uncovered in

Georgia, including one of a little girl. The killer stalks

Eve as she sculpts the face. Violence, strong language, and

some descriptions of sex. 1999. 1999.

RC 49153.

##



Starfarers.

RC 49154.

by Poul Anderson.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

4 cassettes.

Astronomers have discovered the possibility of advanced

civilizations in the far reaches of the galaxy. A group of

ten scientists boards the starship _Envoy_ for a journey

that will take thousands of years to complete. Although

they eventually encounter another civilization, they are

unprepared for the ramifications of their adventure. 1998.

RC 49154.

##



Pratt's Landing.

RC 49159.

by Martha Kirkland.

read by Jill Fox.

2 cassettes.

Alabama, 1889. Socially ostracized Emma Lawrence struggles

to pay the taxes on her family's pecan farm after her

disgraced father dies in prison. She is forced to ask the

only lawyer in Pratt's Landing, Sam Watson, for help. But

then the two fall inexplicably in love. Some descriptions

of sex. 1997.

RC 49159.

##



Eye of the Beholder.

RC 49160.

by Jayne Ann Krentz.

read by Ann Hodapp.

2 cassettes.

Several murders, revenge, art fraud, and mysticism abound

as hotel owner J.L. Trask and art expert Alexa Chambers

search for a murderer at an Arizona resort. Alexa is also

trying to restore her reputation destroyed several years

earlier by an unscrupulous dealer. Some strong language and

some descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49160.

##



Anatomy of a Murder.

RC 49161.

by Robert Traver.

read by Barry Bernson.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

Army lieutenant Frederic Manion is jailed for killing

Barney Quill, a motel operator in Michigan's Upper

Peninsula. Manion claims his wife was raped by Quill.

Manion's defense attorney Paul Biegler re-creates the

murder and sensational trial. Originally published in 1958;

contains a new introduction by Traver, a former Michigan

Supreme Court justice. Some strong language. 1983.

RC 49161.

##



Moonfall.

RC 49162.

by Jack McDevitt.

read by Jack Fox.

3 cassettes.

In 2024 U.S. Vice President Charles L. Haskell is on the

Moon to open its first colony when reports arrive that a

comet is headed there on a collision course. Evacuation

alerts from the Moon are interspersed with bulletins about

Moon fragments that will bombard Earth. Some strong

language. 1998.

RC 49162.

##



O Pioneer!.

RC 49166.

by Frederik Pohl.

read by Richard Hauenstein.

2 cassettes.

Computer hacker Evesham Giyt feels trapped within Earth's

limited space, so he marries his girlfriend, Rina, and they

move to planet Tupelo. Shortly after arriving, Evesham is

elected mayor of the human community and finds himself

trying to develop peace among the various races inhabiting

Tupelo. 1998.

RC 49166.

##



Her Man Friday.

RC 49168.

by Elizabeth Bevarly.

read by Carol Dines.

2 cassettes.

Leo Friday is hired by Kimball Technologies' board of

directors to find out who is skimming millions. They don't

want Mr. Kimball to find out, so Leo reluctantly goes

undercover as a frumpy bookkeeper in Kimball's mansion,

where he becomes wildly attracted to Kimball's social

secretary. Strong language and explicit descriptions of

sex. 1999.

RC 49168.

##



Things Remembered.

RC 49169.

by Georgia Bockoven.

read by Mitzi Friedlander.

2 cassettes.

Twenty years ago when her parents were killed, Karla

Esterbrook and her sisters went to live with their

grandmother, Anna Olsen. Karla and Anna have never been

close, but now that Anna is dying, Karla has returned to

California to put Anna's affairs in order. 1998.

RC 49169.

##



Red Grass River: A Legend.

RC 49170.

by James Carlos Blake.

read by Roy Avers.

3 cassettes.

1900s. For years Florida sheriff Bobby Baker feuds with a

moonshining cracker clan led by John Ashley. Clan members

hide out in swamps, rob banks, and hijack Prohibition

booze. After thirteen years, an ambush is set that kills

most of the gang. Some strong language, some violence, and

some descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49170.

##



Rude Behavior.

RC 49172.

by Dan Jenkins.

read by Bruce Huntey.

3 cassettes.

Billy Clyde Puckett, former football halfback and now bored

TV sports commentator, returns to Fort Worth, Texas.

Bankrolled by his father-in-law, Puckett gains the NFL

franchise for the West Texas Tornadoes and starts putting a

team together, while his wife is making a movie in

Switzerland. Strong language. 1998.

RC 49172.

##



The Blue Hour.

RC 49184.

by T. Jefferson Parker.

read by Jim Zeiger.

3 cassettes.

Although he's battling cancer, retired California police

detective Tim Hess agrees to help with a serial killer

case. He reports to young second-generation cop Merci

Rayborn, whose initial displeasure in the pairing gradually

vanishes as they search for a man who finds his victims at

malls. Strong language and violence. 1999.

RC 49184.

##



Madame Bovary: Life in a Country Town.

RC 49192.

by Gustave Flaubert.

read by Barbara Caruso.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

A young middle-class Frenchwoman, Emma Bovary, is bored

with her husband (an inept doctor) and their country

existence. Her romantic fantasies lead her astray, into

adultery and self-destruction. Translated by Gerard

Hopkins. Originally published in 1857. 1981.

RC 49192.

##



Cuba.

RC 49193.

by Stephen Coonts.

read by Chuck Benson.

3 cassettes.

As Fidel Castro lies dying of cancer, a U.S. shipment of

biological warheads disappears off the coast of Cuba, and

the CIA uncovers ballistic missile silos near Havana. Faced

with the imminent threat of attack, the president directs

the use of necessary force to avert disaster. Some strong

language. 1999.

RC 49193.

##



Wildside.

RC 49194.

by Steven Gould.

read by Jim Zeiger.

2 cassettes.

Charlie Newell, eighteen, inherits an unusual ranch. The

back door of the barn opens into an alternate world

containing extinct animals and mineral deposits. Charlie

entrusts his secret to four friends, and together they

begin mining gold. All is well until the government

discovers their secret. For senior high and older readers.

1996.

RC 49194.

##



_The_ _Camp Robber_ and Other Stories.

RC 49196.

by Zane Grey.

read by Chuck Benson.

2 cassettes.

Collection of six western short stories. In the title

story, a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the

payroll is missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote

cabin to find not only the stolen money but also a missing

piece of his life. 1979.

RC 49196.

##



Masked Dancers.

RC 49197.

by Jean Hager.

read by Chuck Benson.

2 cassettes.

Small-town Oklahoma police chief Mitch Bushyhead discovers

the game warden's body near an illegally shot bald eagle.

Bushyhead tries to question high school principal Vian

Brasfield, who sometimes holds Cherokee eagle dances on his

land, but Brasfield has mysteriously disappeared. Strong

language. 1998.

RC 49197.

##



Now You See Her.

RC 49199.

by Linda Howard.

read by Kristin Allison.

2 cassettes.

Until a year ago, painting was simple for thirty-one-year-

old artist Paris Sweeney. Then everything changed; colors

became intense, traffic lights turned green for her, and

she started seeing ghosts. When she moves to New York to be

near an art gallery, her problems only grow worse. Violence

and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

RC 49199.

##



Maskerade: A Novel of Discworld.

RC 49201.

by Terry Pratchett.

read by Kristin Allison.

2 cassettes.

Corpulent Agnes Nitt auditions at the Ankh-Morpork Opera

House. Although untrained, her amazing voice earns her a

place in the chorus and a room in the opera house. While

living there she learns about the legendary figure haunting

it and relies for help on two witches from her hometown.

1995.

RC 49201.

##



Nimisha's Ship.

RC 49202.

by Anne McCaffrey.

read by Kristin Allison.

3 cassettes.

Vega III. As a young girl, Lady Nimisha exhibits such an

aptitude for all things mechanical that her father plans to

leave her his shipyard. When he is killed in a freak

accident, Nimisha is prepared to take over, but her brother

disapproves of their father's bequest. 1999.

RC 49202.

##



A Model Marriage.

RC 49206.

by Jo Ann Ferguson.

read by Kristin Allison.

2 cassettes.

When his father dies, Patrick Fairchild returns to his

small English town to be the new duke of Exton. He is

looking for the perfect model to complete his painting of

Venus, and he finds her in curvy Antonia Locke. But what

will convince the schoolteacher's daughter to pose nude?

1998.

RC 49206.

##



Riders of the Purple Sage.

RC 49208.

by Zane Grey.

read by Chuck Benson.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Utah, 1871. When Jane Withersteen incurs the wrath of her

fellow Mormons for befriending Gentiles, gunman Lassiter

comes to her aid and makes a startling personal discovery.

Violence. 1912.

RC 49208.

##



In Dubious Battle.

RC 49209.

by John Steinbeck.

read by Jim Zeiger.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

Jim Nolan leads disgruntled migrant workers in a

confrontation with California landowners during the

depression. Bestseller after its original publication in

1936. Conveys several levels of meaning about social forces

and poverty in addition to its portrayal of labor strife.

Some strong language and some violence. 1992.

RC 49209.

##



California Fire and Life.

RC 49211.

by Don Winslow.

read by Chuck Benson.

3 cassettes.

Surfer Jack Wade became a claims adjuster for California

Fire and Life after being kicked out of the fire

department. Now he suspects arson in the fire that killed

wealthy Nicky Vale's estranged wife and destroyed heavily

insured antiques. Strong language, violence, and some

explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

RC 49211.

##



Jingo: A Discworld Novel.

RC 49216.

by Terry Pratchett.

read by Kristin Allison.

2 cassettes.

When an island surfaces in the sea between Ankh-Morpork and

Klatch, which have been at peace for nearly a century, both

countries claim it. Though Ankh-Morpork has no standing

army and has been selling weapons to Klatch for years, the

only resort is war. Some strong language. 1997.

RC 49216.

##



The Time It Never Rained.

RC 49217.

by Elmer Kelton.

read by Chuck Benson.

3 cassettes (Reissue).

A cantankerous, independent-minded Texan, Charlie Flagg,

fights to save his medium-sized ranch in Rio Seco during a

drought. His problems are compounded by ineffectual federal

aid programs and difficulties with Mexican ranch workers.

Some strong language. 1973.

RC 49217.

##



The Bride Finder.

RC 49219.

by Susan Carroll.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

3 cassettes.

Reclusive nobleman Anatole St. Leger, who is cursed with

the inherited tendency to have visions, employs the family

bride-finder. Anatole asks for a heavyset plain woman, but

the old man delivers a petite redhead--much like the one

the visions warned against. Explicit descriptions of sex,

some violence, and some strong language. 1998.

RC 49219.

##



The Innocence of the Devil.

RC 49246.

by Nawal Sa'dawi.

read by Yolande Bavan.

2 cassettes.

Set at an Egyptian mental institution, focusing on a new

patient, Ganat, and the head nurse, Narguiss. The histories

and present situations of the inmates and staff reveal the

difficulties of women in a patriarchal society where men

dominate every facet of their existence. 1994.

RC 49246.

##



Fortune's Rocks.

RC 49259.

by Anita Shreve.

read by Annie Wauters.

3 cassettes.

New England, 1899. Fifteen-year-old Olympia Biddeford is

vacationing with her parents when she falls in love with

the married Dr. John Haskell, a friend of her father's.

Pregnant, Olympia is soon exiled. Years later she files

suit to reclaim the child who was taken from her. Some

descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49259.

##



Saving Faith.

RC 49260.

by David Baldacci.

read by Barbara Pinolini.

3 cassettes.

When lobbyist Faith Lockhart reports her boss Danny

Buchanan's bribery schemes to the FBI, she interferes with

a rogue CIA scheme. Faith and private investigator Lee

Adams run for their lives when they are attacked by

renegade agents. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,

and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999.

RC 49260.

##



Void Moon.

RC 49262.

by Michael Connelly.

read by Annie Wauters.

2 cassettes.

Ten months out of prison for a crime caper that killed her

lover, Cassie Black needs money fast to follow her secret

dream. She hits another mark at the same Las Vegas hotel,

but the theft goes badly. Now a cruel private investigator

uses Cassie's dream as blackmail. Violence and strong

language. Bestseller 2000. 

RC 49262.

##



Disgrace.

RC 49263.

by J.M. Coetzee.

read by Ted Stoddard.

2 cassettes.

Divorced, fifty-two-year-old professor David Lurie is

dismissed from a Cape Town university for seducing a

twenty-year-old student. After retreating to his daughter's

farm, an unprovoked attack by three African youths causes

Lurie to reflect on his value system. Some descriptions of

sex, some violence, and some strong language. Booker Prize.

1999.

RC 49263.

##



Legacies: A Repairman Jack Mystery.

RC 49286.

by F. Paul Wilson.

read by Mary Kane.

2 cassettes.

In this sequel to _The Tomb (RC 22793),_ Repairman Jack

comes to the aid of pediatrician Alicia Clayton, whose

half-brother is desperate to take custody of Alicia's

inherited house. Jack moves aggressively to uncover the

secret of the house before things turn deadly. Strong

language and violence. 1998.

RC 49286.

##



How I Created My Perfect Prom Date.

RC 49290.

by Todd Strasser.

read by Gregory Gorton.

1 cassette.

This companion to _How I Changed My Life (RC 43121)_ has

been made into the movie _Next to You_. Nicole needs a prom

date and decides to transform her grungy neighbor, Chase,

into a hunk. Previously titled _Girl Gives Birth to Own

Prom Date_. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

RC 49290.

##



Monster: An Alex Delaware Novel.

RC 49306.

by Jonathan Kellerman.

read by David Hartley-Margolin.

3 cassettes.

Psychologist Alex Delaware teams up with L.A. homicide

detective Milo Sturgis to solve two related murders. One

victim, a psychologist, had worked with criminally insane

prisoners. An inmate appears to know about the crimes, but

he's in for life, for butchering a family. Violence, strong

language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller

1999.

RC 49306.

##



Sick Puppy.

RC 49307.

by Carl Hiaasen.

read by Roy Avers.

3 cassettes.

Young, deranged millionaire Twilly Spree rails against the

overdevelopment and pollution of his beloved state of

Florida. He takes matters into his own hands when lobbyist

Palmer Stoat conspires with the corrupt governor to turn a

pristine island into urban sprawl. Some descriptions of

sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller

1999.

RC 49307.

##



The Lion's Game.

RC 49310.

by Nelson DeMille.

read by Fred Major.

5 cassettes.

John Corey, last seen in _Plum Island (RC 44551)_, and his

FBI mentor Kate Mayfield are at the New York airport to

meet a Libyan terrorist nicknamed "the lion." But the

aircraft lands with all of the passengers dead and the lion

missing. Violence, strong language, and some explicit

descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

RC 49310.

##



High Tide.

RC 49414.

by Jude Deveraux.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

2 cassettes.

Fashion doll creator Fiona Burkenhalter aims to secure an

account with children's author Roy Hudson during a Florida

fishing trip that is guided by Ace Montgomery. When the

excursion goes awry, Fiona and Ace stand accused of

murdering Hudson. Some descriptions of sex and some strong

language. Bestseller 1999. 1999.

RC 49414.

##



The Land beyond the Mountains.

RC 49418.

by Janice Holt Giles.

read by Mitzi Friedlander.

3 cassettes.

Kentucky Territory, 1783. Young Major Cass Cartwright

leaves his Virginia home to establish a settlement in the

wilderness. His partner is General James Wilkinson, a

roguish schemer who conspires with the Spanish to establish

his own empire. Cartwright, however, remains loyal to his

country while being torn between two women. 1958.

RC 49418.

##



Presidential Deal.

RC 49419.

by Les Standiford.

read by Roy Avers.

2 cassettes.

Florida contractor John Deal is about to receive a medal

from the first lady for rescuing drowning Cuban refugees,

when terrorists invade the ceremony. The two are taken to a

Caribbean island stronghold, where a hurricane strikes. As

they struggle to escape, Deal's friends continue to

investigate. Strong language and violence. 1998.

RC 49419.

##



Murder in Georgetown: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery.

RC 49435.

by Elliott Roosevelt.

read by Janis Gray.

2 cassettes.

Washington, D.C.; 1935. When Sargent Peavy, a member of the

Federal Reserve Board, is murdered, police and his widow

accuse his lover, Jessica Dee. But Jessica has been working

as a spy for First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on the staff of

Senator Huey Long. Eleanor becomes involved in clearing

Jessica's name. 1999. 

RC 49435.

##



The Sea of Grass.

RC 49473.

by Conrad Richter.

read by Bob Askey.

1 cassette.

Lutie Brewton leaves her husband and children on the Cross

B ranch to return to the city. Twenty years later she finds

a reason to come back when her youngest son, Brock, is shot

as a desperado. 1936.

RC 49473.

##



The Looking Glass.

RC 49474.

by Richard Paul Evans.

read by Jim Zeiger.

1 cassette.

Devastated over his wife's death in childbirth, embittered

minister Hunter Bell sets out for the Utah gold country and

strikes it rich. But it is Bell's discovery of an abused

woman in the snow outside his cottage that sets them both

on the path of healing. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49474.

##



Hunting Badger.

RC 49475.

by Tony Hillerman.

read by Bob Askey.

2 cassettes.

A casino robbery on the Ute reservation leaves one guard

dead, while a second is wounded and held under suspicion.

As Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee tracks the

criminals in the Four Corners canyons, retired cop Joe

Leaphorn receives a startling tip identifying the

perpetrators. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49475.

##



Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas.

RC 49476.

by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik.

read by Chuck Benson.

2 cassettes.

2010. When top secret intelligence appears on the Internet,

FBI Net Force chief Alex Michaels is summoned before a

hostile Senate committee. Then Michaels and his Net Force

sleuths pursue a trail of evidence that leads back home.

Sequel to _Tom Clancy's Net Force (RC 47916)_. Strong

language and some violence. Bestseller  1999.

RC 49476.

##



Dust Devils.

RC 49479.

by Robert Laxalt.

read by Bob Askey.

1 cassette.

Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the

help of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the

horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from

thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language,

some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior

high and older readers. 1997.

RC 49479.

##



The Best Intentions.

RC 49480.

by Candice Hern.

read by Kristin Allison.

2 cassettes.

Miles Prescott, the Earl of Strickland, needs a mother for

his two children. When his sister arrives for a visit, she

brings Lady Abingdon, a young widow, for his perusal. But

it is the lady's uncouth but scholarly sister Hannah whom

Miles and his family embrace. 1999. 1999.

RC 49480.

##



Jewels of the Sun: The Gallaghers of Ardmore, Book 1.

RC 49482.

by Nora Roberts.

read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

2 cassettes.

A depressed Jude Murray flees Chicago for her ancestral

cottage in Ardmore, Ireland. She soon discovers Gallagher's

Pub and the siblings who run it--Darcy and her brothers,

Shawn and Aidan. Jude encounters banshees and faeries, and

also falls in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and

some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

RC 49482.

##



The Cat Who Robbed a Bank.

RC 49500.

by Lilian Jackson Braun.

read by Bob Askey.

2 cassettes.

Autumn in Pickax brings festivals, the Scottish Games, and

the return of estate jeweler Mr. Delacamp. But Mr. Delacamp

is murdered in the newly restored hotel, and his assistant

and the desk clerk are missing. Qwilleran takes clues from

his cats, Koko and Yum Yum, to solve the crime. Bestseller

1999. 1999.

RC 49500.

##



The Bluest Eye.

RC 49914.

by Toni Morrison.

read by Pam Ward.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

1941. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove--poor, ugly, and

black--desperately wants blue eyes, which she thinks would

solve all her problems. But instead she is subjected to

rejection, violence, and an unwanted pregnancy. Slowly, she

begins to descend into madness. Strong language and some

explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1970.

RC 49914.

##



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_Books for Children_

Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were

recently sent to cooperating libraries.  The complete

collection contains books by many authors on fiction and

nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature,

mystery, sports, and others.  Contact your cooperating

library to learn more about the wide range of books

available in the collection.  Cassette books are labeled

with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips.  To order books,

contact your cooperating library.



_Cassettes Nonfiction_



Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the

Neighbors Thought).

RC 48267.

by Kathleen Krull.

read by Conrad Feininger.

1 cassette.

Portraits of twenty artists, providing information about

their childhood years and the works that made them famous.

Includes Michelangelo Buonarroti, Rembrandt van Rijn, Mary

Cassatt, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol.

For grades 3-6. 1995.

RC 48267.

##



My Life in Dog Years.

RC 48269.

by Gary Paulsen.

read by Michael Kramer.

1 cassette.

Paulsen proudly refers to himself as a "dog person,"

someone who loves dogs, and always has at least five or

six. He writes about eight of the especially memorable dogs

that have shared his life through the years. In the

dedication to Cookie, he tells how she saved his life in

1980 when he had fallen through ice. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 48269.

##



Terror of the Spanish Main: Sir Henry Morgan and His

Buccaneers.

RC 48281.

by Albert Marrin.

read by Bill Wallace.

2 cassettes.

Depicts the seventeenth-century world and the life of Henry

Morgan. Portrays a self-made man who rose from a humble

home in Wales to be knighted by the Queen of England and to

become lieutenant governor of Jamaica. Describes his

plundering of Spanish towns along the Central and South

American mainland. For grades 6-9. 1999.

RC 48281.

##



Fifty-Two Days by Camel: My Sahara Adventure.

RC 48295.

by Lawrie Raskin.

read by Erik Sandvold.

1 cassette.

Describes the author's journey through Morocco, across the

Atlas Mountains, into the Sahara Desert, arriving at

Timbuktu, and continuing to ancient salt mines in a remote

part of the desert. Discusses camels, nomads, customs,

Muslim traditions, and his adventures traveling in his

favorite terrain--the desert. For grades 4-7. 1998.

RC 48295.

##



Tracking Dinosaurs in the Gobi.

RC 48447.

by Margery Facklam.

read by Gary Telles.

1 cassette.

A history of expeditions searching for dinosaur fossils in

the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Describes the discovery of

dinosaur eggs in 1923 by Roy Chapman Andrews's team, which

caused enduring interest in the area. Explains the complex

logistics of mounting a scientific field trip in the 1920s

and in the 1990s. For grades 5-8. 1997.

RC 48447.

##



The Composite Guide to Auto Racing.

RC 48508.

by John F. Wukovits.

read by Marilyn Gleason.

1 cassette.

The history of auto racing from its inception to its 1990s

popularity in the United States. Includes a chronology. For

grades 4-7. 1999.

RC 48508.

##



War and the Pity of War.

RC 48626.

edited by Neil Philip.

read by Jeff Baker.

1 cassette.

International anthology of seventy-one poems written across

the ages depicting conflicts from eleventh century B.C.

China to Serbo-Croatia in 1993. Selections reveal both the

noble aspirations and the physical horrors of war, and

soldiering as a common experience throughout human history.

For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998.

RC 48626.

##



Mariah Carey.

RC 48662.

by Melanie Cole.

read by Celeste Lawson.

1 cassette.

Describes singer Mariah Carey's life and how she overcame

prejudice to become a popular entertainer. Mariah's mother,

an opera singer, encouraged her daughter's musical talent

and realized that, even as a toddler, Mariah had perfect

pitch. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 48662.

##



When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death.

RC 48663.

by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown.

read by MaryBeth Wise.

1 cassette.

Presents a look at how children are affected by death,

especially the loss of a loved one. Explains what it means

to be alive and what death is. Discusses the different

reasons people die, how to say good-bye, and ways to

remember someone. For grades K-3. 1996.

RC 48663.

##



 Buffalo Soldiers.

RC 48667.

by Catherine Reef.

read by Chuck Young.

1 cassette.

Recalls the history of African American soldiers who made

up the 9th and 10th Cavalry. After the Civil War (1861-

1865), black soldiers were sent as a peacekeeping force to

the western frontier. Describes the regiments and their

campaigns in Mexico and Cuba, and the 92nd Infantry's work

in Europe. For grades 4-7. 1993.

RC 48667.

##



Earth, Fire, Water, Air.

RC 48673.

by Mary Hoffman.

read by Susan McInerney.

1 cassette.

Recounts myths, legends, poems, proverbs, and superstitions

about each of the four elements of the title, as expressed

in various cultural traditions. Intended to encourage

respect for the natural world. For grades 4-7. 1995.

RC 48673.

##



Roberto Alomar: An Authorized Biography.

RC 49003.

by Norman L. Macht.

read by Gary Telles.

1 cassette.

Highlights the career of the Puerto Rican baseball player,

emphasizing the hard work and dedication to the sport that

lead to his success. Depicts his childhood in a family of

athletes, his disappointments and struggles in the minor

league, his World Series play, and his suspension. For

grades 4-7. 1999.

RC 49003.

##



Sammy Sosa.

RC 49004.

by Carrie Muskat.

read by Gary Telles.

1 cassette.

Biography of the record-breaking baseball player from the

Dominican Republic. Sammy Sosa was raised in poverty, but

his athletic ability led him to his first professional

sports contract at age sixteen. Sosa also became well known

for his generosity in providing assistance to his family

and homeland. For grades 5-8. 1999.

RC 49004.

##



Cliques, Phonies, and Other Baloney.

RC 49137.

by Trevor Romain.

read by Kerry Cundiff.

1 cassette.

Humorously discusses the negative aspects of exclusive in-

groups. Explains how to make genuine friends and what to do

in different social situations. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49137.

##



Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights

Movement.

RC 49213.

by James Haskins.

read by Bill Wallace.

1 cassette.

Biography of the skillful political organizer of the huge

March on Washington in 1963. Explains how he acquired his

beliefs in nonviolent protest and how he later influenced

Martin Luther King Jr., starting at the 1955 bus boycott in

Montgomery, Alabama. For grades 5-8. 1997.

RC 49213.

##



Let's Talk about When a Parent Dies.

RC 49392.

by Elizabeth Weitzman.

read by Rick Foucheux.

1 cassette.

Discusses various feelings and reactions a child may

experience after the death of a parent. Offers advice on

how to deal with these emotions and how to adjust to this

new situation. For grades K-3. 1996.

RC 49392.

##



Let's Talk about Going to a Funeral.

RC 49431.

by Marianne Johnston.

read by Jill Fox.

1 cassette.

Explains what a funeral is and what happens at the ceremony

and the cemetery. Discusses people's feelings of loss and

how they express grief. For grades K-3. 1997.

RC 49431.

##



Canada.

RC 49443.

by Bob Barlas and Norman Tompsett.

read by Patricia McDermott.

1 cassette.

Describes the nation of Canada, which shares its border

with the United States. Includes geography and history,

government and people, arts and leisure, as well as its

relations with the United States. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49443.

##



Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba.

RC 49485.

by Alma Flor Ada.

read by Gabriella Cavallero.

1 cassette.

In this companion to _Where the Flame Trees Bloom (RC

42823)_ the author continues the story of her childhood in

a small town in Cuba. She reminisces about her uncles, a

pilot and a doctor, and about the death of her beloved

ballet teacher. For grades 3-6. 1998.

RC 49485.

##



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_Cassettes Fiction_



The Deetkatoo: Native American Stories about Little People.

RC 47326.

compiled by John Bierhorst.

read by Erik Sandvold.

1 cassette.

Twenty-two stories about the little people whose strength

and wisdom transcend their size. A Cherokee tale, "The

Little House in the Deep Water," explains why the little

people can be heard talking below the water's surface. The

title piece, told by the Tillamook, shows how a little man

helps a woman regain her husband. For grades 4-7 and older

readers. 1998.

RC 47326.

##



A Glory of Unicorns.

RC 47880.

compiled by Bruce Coville.

read by Lindsay Ellison.

1 cassette.

Short stories and a poem celebrating unicorns. In _The Ugly

Unicorn_, a blind girl in ancient China believes a homely

creature is a gorgeous unicorn. In _The Healing Truth_, no

one believes chronic liar Crystal when she reports that a

unicorn lives in the supply closet. For grades 4-7. 1998.

RC 47880.

##



The Long Ride.

RC 48023.

by Bonnie Bryant.

read by Jill Fox.

1 cassette.

Horse-crazy girlfriends Stevie, Lisa, and Carole spend all

their free time at Pine Hollow Stables. Callie, a new girl,

causes trouble, and an accident leads to tragedy. The girls

all learn to band together and participate in therapeutic

riding. For grades 6-9. 1998.

RC 48023.

##



Her Blue Straw Hat.

RC 48024.

by C.S. Adler.

read by Anne Mullen.

1 cassette.

Rachel is looking forward to spending the summer on Cape

Cod at her stepfather's cottage. She gets along fine with

Ben--even better than she does with her mother, "M.J." But

M.J. and Ben have some surprises in store for Rachel, and

her summer may not be so great after all. For grades 5-8.

1997.

RC 48024.

##



Hearsay: Strange Tales from the Middle Kingdom.

RC 48027.

by Barbara Ann Porte.

read by Celeste Lawson.

1 cassette.

Fifteen stories with Chinese themes. In "Two-Parasol

Person," Su Ling's mother insists that Su Ling always carry

two umbrellas. Years later she finds out why. In "Chinese

Ghost in America," Candice's mother tells her about a

Chinese ancestor, Ma Ku, whose mother refused to let Ma

Ku's feet be bound. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 48027.

##



Danny's Desert Rats.

RC 48264.

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

read by Brian Conn.

1 cassette.

In this sequel to _Being Danny's Dog (RC 48263)_, T.R.

describes how he, his older brother Danny, and their

friends at Rosemary Acres condominium complex spend their

summer. Calling themselves the Desert Rats, the youngsters

aim to protect Paul's forbidden cat who has traveled

fifteen miles to get back to Paul. For grades 3-6. 1998.

RC 48264.

##



The Water Horse.

RC 48417.

by Dick King-Smith.

read by Larry Shapiro.

1 cassette.

Scotland, 1930. Kirstie and her little brother Angus bring

an odd fish egg home from the beach. When a strange

creature with a long neck and a horse-like head hatches in

their bathtub, their grandfather helps the children care

for the baby sea monster. For grades 3-6. 1990.

RC 48417.

##



Dancing with Great-Aunt Cornelia.

RC 48418.

by Anne Quirk.

read by Mimi Bederman.

1 cassette.

Every year around her birthday, Cornelia has tea with her

eccentric great-aunt Cornelia Witherspoon and her wolfhound

at a hotel in Manhattan. On Cornelia's thirteenth birthday,

her aunt invites Cornelia to spend the summer with her.

Cornelia meets some colorful people, and a long-hidden

family secret is revealed. For grades 4-7. 1997.

RC 48418.

##



The Family under the Bridge.

RC 48442.

by Natalie Savage Carlson.

read by Laura Giannarelli.

1 cassette (Reissue).

Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in

Paris. One December day he arrives there to discover three

redheaded children and a dog. Armand cares for the young

Calcets while their mother works. During one of their

escapades around the city, they tell Santa Claus they want

a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958.

RC 48442.

##



Sun, Moon, and Stars.

RC 48448.

retold by Mary Hoffman.

read by Susan McInerney.

1 cassette.

A sampling of legends and myths created by people of

ancient civilizations to explain what they saw in the sky.

Retold tales that are still remembered in Egypt, Latvia,

Korea, Greece, and American Indian societies, among others.

For grades 4-7. 1998.

RC 48448.

##



Second Stringer.

RC 48610.

by Thomas J. Dygard.

read by Dan Bloom.

1 cassette.

All through high school Kevin Taylor has been the backup

quarterback to Rob Montgomery, mopping up in the last

quarter. When Rob is injured during the first game and out

for the season, Kevin has to step up to the challenge. Rob

encourages him to succeed. For grades 6-9 and older

readers. 1998.

RC 48610.

##



Stone Fox.

RC 48664.

by John Reynolds Gardiner.

read by Michael Kramer.

1 cassette.

Ten-year-old Willy enjoys life with his grandfather on a

small potato farm in Wyoming, until the elderly man seems

to give up on life. Willy is determined to keep the farm

going and harvests an entire crop with just his dog,

Searchlight. Now he must earn $500 to pay the taxes. For

grades 3-6. 1980.

RC 48664.

##



Heaven.

RC 48669.

by Angela Johnson.

read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley.

1 cassette.

Fourteen-year-old Marley is content with her life in

Heaven, Ohio, until a letter arrives from a church in

Alabama. Marley is shocked to find out that her parents are

really her aunt and uncle--and she feels that they have

been deceiving her. For grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King

Award. 1998.

RC 48669.

##



Adventures of Monkey King.

RC 48670.

retold by R.L. Gao.

read by Celeste Lawson.

1 cassette.

Twelve stories telling how a stone monkey becomes the

Monkey King, how he learns magic tricks from an immortal,

and how he helps Monk Tang on his journey. Retelling of

sixteenth-century Chinese folk tales. For grades 3-6. 1989.

RC 48670.

##



McBroom Tells the Truth.

RC 48671.

by Sid Fleischman.

read by Michael Kramer.

1 cassette (Reissue).

A tall tale told by Josh McBroom about the one-acre farm he

bought from Heck Jones for his wife, Melissa, and their

eleven children. When Heck sees the amazing crops Josh

grows, he schemes to take back the land. For grades 2-4.

1966.

RC 48671.

##



Riddle-Master: The Complete Trilogy.

RC 48692.

by Patricia A. McKillip.

read by Annie Wauters.

5 cassettes.

Three works originally published in the 1970s: _The Riddle-

Master of Hed_, _Heir of Sea and Fire_, and _Harpist in the

Wind_. Morgon, the Prince of Hed, accompanied by Deth the

harpist, sets out to discover the meaning of the three

stars above his brow. For grades 5-8. 1999.

RC 48692.

##



The Trolls.

RC 48714.

by Polly Horvath.

read by Susan McInerney.

1 cassette.

Aunt Sally arrives with her suitcases and stories to take

care of Melissa, age ten, Amanda, age eight, and Pee Wee,

age six, while their parents go on vacation. She tells

family stories about growing up in Canada that their father

never told them, especially the tale of the trolls. For

grades 3-6. 1999.

RC 48714.

##



Cart and Cwidder: The Dalemark Quartet, Book 1.

RC 48849.

by Diana Wynne Jones.

read by Patricia Kilgarriff.

2 cassettes.

Traveling performers Clennen and his family frequently

deliver news, messages, and passengers between the warring

states of North and South Dalemark. When Clennen is

murdered, his children wonder if a passenger is connected

in any way. A "Guide to Dalemark" is recorded with Book 4.

Prequel to _Drowned Ammet (RC 48850)_. For grades 6-9.

1975.

RC 48849.

##



If You Only Knew: The Friendship Ring, Volume 1.

RC 48853.

by Rachel Vail.

read by Kristin Allison.

1 cassette.

Seventh-grader Zoe Grandon used to be a tomboy, but her

interests are changing. For one thing, she is developing a

crush on longtime friend Tommy Levit, which just might be a

problem when Tommy asks her best friend, CJ, for a date.

Prequel to _Please, Please, Please (RC 48854)_. For grades

5-8. 1998.

RC 48853.

##



The Mouse of Amherst.

RC 48862.

by Elizabeth Spires.

read by Kimberly Schraf.

1 cassette.

When a white mouse named Emmaline moves into the poet Emily

Dickinson's bedroom, Emmaline is inspired to write verses

also. Includes eight poems by Emily Dickinson. For grades

3-6. 1999.

RC 48862.

##



No Effect.

RC 48940.

by Daniel Hayes.

read by L.J. Ganser.

2 cassettes.

Eighth graders aren't usually on the high school wrestling

team, but the coach needs more light-weight wrestlers and

soon Tyler and Lymie are in training. For Tyler the

physical pain of the sport parallels the emotional turmoil

of his crush on a teacher. Sequel to _Eye of the Beholder

(RC 42919)_. For grades 6-9. 1994.

RC 48940.

##



Jane on Her Own: A Catwings Tale.

RC 48950.

by Ursula K. Le Guin.

read by Janis Gray.

1 cassette.

When Jane, a winged cat, flies off to the city in search of

adventure, she learns that the warnings about human beings

are true. Some of them cannot be trusted. Sequel to

_Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (RC 40491)_. For

grades 2-4. 1999.

RC 48950.

##



Marlfox.

RC 48966.

by Brian Jacques.

read by David Palmer.

2 cassettes.

Redwall Abbey is attacked by the Marlfoxes, who plunder a

wondrous tapestry for their mother, Queen Silth. Young

squirrels Dann and Song and the shrew Dippler are joined by

the watervole Burble in their perilous quest to return the

wall hanging to its proper place. Companion to _Redwall (RC

29729)_. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 48966.

##



A Wrinkle in Time.

RC 48972.

by Madeleine L'Engle.

read by Madelyn Buzzard.

1 cassette (Reissue).

Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and her

neighbor Calvin are transported to the planet Camazotz as

they search for Meg's lost father, a scientist studying

time travel. Prequel to _A Wind in the Door (RC 41596)_.

Newbery Medal. For grades 5-8. 1962.

RC 48972.

##



For the Life of Laetitia.

RC 48990.

by Merle Hodge.

read by Samarra Mbenga.

1 cassette.

Twelve-year-old Laetitia "Lacey" Johnson has passed the

Common Entrance Examination and will be the first one in

her family to go to high school. But in order to attend,

she must move to La Puerta to live with her father, whom

she hardly knows. For grades 6-9. 1993.

RC 48990.

##



River Thunder.

RC 49064.

by Will Hobbs.

read by Ilona Dulaski.

1 cassette.

Jessie and her friends from _Downriver (RC 36801)_ are back

to raft down the Grand Canyon. They discover that the trip

is paid for by rich kid Troy but decide to have fun anyway-

-only they are unaware of the record-high water because of

mismanagement and bad weather. For grades 6-9 and older

readers. 1997.

RC 49064.

##



Zooman Sam.

RC 49065.

by Lois Lowry.

read by Rick Rohan.

1 cassette.

In preparing for Future Job Day at Sam Krupnik's nursery

school, his parents and sister Anastasia help him put

together a zookeeper's costume.  In the process Sam learns

to sound out some words. Companion to _See You Around, Sam!

(RC 43709)_. For grades 3-6. 1999.

RC 49065.

##



Stealing Freedom.

RC 49079.

by Elisa Carbone.

read by Ilona Dulaski.

2 cassettes.

Maryland, 1850s. Young slave girl Ann Maria suffers many

hardships, including separation from her family. An

abolitionist helps her escape to Canada on the Underground

Railroad. Based on a true case. For grades 6-9. 1998.

RC 49079.

##



Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man.

RC 49112.

by Wendelin Van Draanen.

read by Abigail Dorn.

1 cassette.

Halloween night turns out to be especially frightening for

seventh grader Sammy and two girlfriends when a skeleton

rushes by them near a creepy house. The front door opens,

revealing a fire. Sammy puts it out and finds a tied-up

masked man. Now Sammy has a mystery to investigate. For

grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49112.

##



Can You Feel the Thunder?.

RC 49128.

by Lynn E. McElfresh.

read by Gary Tipton.

1 cassette.

Seventh-grader Mic Parsons has mixed feelings about his

fifteen-year-old deaf and blind sister Stephanie. And if he

doesn't pass mathematics, his parents won't let him try out

for baseball. After Stephanie helps Mic learn fractions, he

comes to appreciate her in a new way. For grades 5-8. 1999.

RC 49128.

##



Jack and Jill.

RC 49149.

by Louisa May Alcott.

read by Mitzi Friedlander.

2 cassettes.

Jack and Jill are the best of friends and when they are

severely injured in a sledding accident they become even

closer. With the help of Jack's mother, the two are

provided with many amusements to pass the Christmas season.

But will Jill ever walk again? For grades 5-8. 1880.

RC 49149.

##



Dogstar.

RC 49150.

by Beverley Wood and Chris Wood.

read by Jack Fox.

2 cassettes.

Jeff Beacon, thirteen, is unable to get over the death of

his bullterrier, Buddy. So his parents  take him on an

Alaskan cruise. When they go ashore in Juneau, Jeff

discovers a statue of another bullterrier, Patsy Ann,

Juneau's official boat greeter. Before long, Jeff finds

himself transported back to 1933. For grades 5-8. 1997.

RC 49150.

##



The Empress of Elsewhere.

RC 49176.

by Theresa Nelson.

read by Erik Sandvold.

2 cassettes.

The start of summer is sad for Jim Junior; his best friend

moves away and his dog dies. Then the richest lady in their

East Texas town offers him and his seven-year-old sister,

Mary Al, a challenging job: to tame her granddaughter and

her monkey. For grades 4-7. 1998.

RC 49176.

##



Hans Brinker; or, The Silver Skates.

RC 49179.

by Mary Mapes Dodge.

read by Erik Sandvold.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

In the winter Hans and his sister Gretel enjoy skating on

frozen canals in Holland, even though they are so poor they

have only clumsy, wooden skates. They would like to win the

silver skates offered as the prize in a race. Originally

published in 1865. For grades 4-7. 1993.

RC 49179.

##



Son of the Black Stallion.

RC 49195.

by Walter Farley.

read by Erik Sandvold.

2 cassettes (Reissue).

When Alec Ramsey's friend, an Arabian sheikh, sends him the

Black Stallion's foal, Alec feels that his dream has come

true. But training Satan, the high-spirited animal, is

harder than Alec anticipates. Companion to _The Black

Stallion (RC 44178)_. For grades 4-7. 1947.

RC 49195.

##



Orp.

RC 49386.

by Suzy Kline.

read by Rick Rohan.

1 cassette.

In this sequel to _Orp and the Chop Suey Burgers (RC

45368)_, Orville Rudemeyer Pygenski, Orp for short, starts

an I Hate My Name club. He's surprised when friends want to

join, but really shocked by the group that comes to the

club's first and last meeting. For grades 3-6. 1989.

RC 49386.

##



Ghost of a Hanged Man.

RC 49412.

by Vivian Vande Velde.

read by John Polk.

1 cassette.

As he is sentenced to hang for murder, outlaw Jake Barnette

vows to wreak vengeance on his accusers. Some months later

a fortune-teller warns the sheriff's children of impending

danger but also assures them that love will save them. That

prediction is borne out in a terrifying but redemptive

conclusion. For grades 4-8. 1998.

RC 49412.

##



A Traitor among Us.

RC 49413.

by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk.

read by Brian Conn.

1 cassette.

1944. In the German-occupied Netherlands, thirteen-year-old

Pieter's hatred of the Nazis gradually involves him in ever

more dangerous work for the underground resistance. Now,

with a wounded American soldier hidden in his house, he

especially fears betrayal by an unidentified village

traitor. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49413.

##



A Season of Comebacks.

RC 49415.

by Kathy Mackel.

read by Nicole Taylor.

1 cassette.

Ten-year-old Molly Burrows competes with her softball-star

older sister, Allie, for the approval of their father, who

is also Allie's softball coach. Events take a turn, Molly

makes the team, and things come together for all the family

in the final game. For grades 3-6. 1997.

RC 49415.

##



Forgive the River, Forgive the Sky.

RC 49423.

by Gloria Whelan.

read by Ann Hodapp.

1 cassette.

After her father's death, twelve-year-old Lily Star and her

mother move from their beloved home on Sandy River into an

apartment. Lily befriends the new home owner, a wheelchair-

using former test pilot. Together, Lily and her friend heal

from their tragedies. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49423.

##



Dolphin Island.

RC 49424.

by Arthur C. Clarke.

read by Randy Davidson.

1 cassette.

In this suspenseful science fiction tale, sixteen-year-old

Johnny Clinton is rescued by dolphins after the hovership

he had stowed away on crashed in the Pacific. For grades 6-

9. 1963.

RC 49424.

##



Soup in Love.

RC 49432.

by Robert Newton Peck.

read by Gary Tipton.

1 cassette.

In February Rob and his best friend Soup go to Norma Jean

Bissell's party--their first girl and boy party--to meet

some newcomers. From then on, Soup and Rob are much more

interested in Valentine's Day. Companion to _Soup (RC

33541)_. For grades 5-8. 1992. 1992.

RC 49432.

##



Jungle Dogs.

RC 49434.

by Graham Salisbury.

read by Jack Fox.

1 cassette.

In Hawaii, twelve-year-old Boy Regis is taunted as a

"sissy" by his older brother, Damon, because Boy is afraid

of wild dogs and refuses to defend himself against bullies.

When Damon takes up a fight with gang members on Boy's

behalf, events escalate and change both brothers' lives.

Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1998.

RC 49434.

##



Mountain Bike Mania.

RC 49444.

by Matt Christopher.

read by Brian Conn.

1 cassette.

Sixth-grader Will Matthews, a bored couch potato, decides

to join the school's mountain bike club, even though his

best friend Danny, an avid hiker, hates the sport. Will

becomes enthralled with his bike but soon the actions of

one irresponsible member threaten the existence of the

club. For grades 4-7. 1998.

RC 49444.

##



The Hoboken Chicken Emergency.

RC 49681.

by Daniel Pinkwater.

read by Terence Aselford.

1 cassette (Reissue).

Arthur Bobowicz goes to pick up his family's Thanksgiving

turkey at the butcher's and finds it's not there because of

a mix-up. But resourceful Arthur ends up with a choice

chicken--it just happens to weigh 266 pounds and cannot be

returned. For grades 3-6. 1977.

RC 49681.

##



Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

RC 50228.

by J.K. Rowling.

read by Erik Sandvold.

4 cassettes.

Now fourteen, the student wizard is eager to leave the

Dursleys and join his friends Hermione and Ron for the

Quidditch World Cup before beginning his fourth year at

Hogwarts. But his enemies have not forgotten him. Sequel to

_Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (RC 48772)_. For

grades 4-7. 2000.

RC 50228.

##



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_Foreign Language Books_

The following cassette titles are available in the

languages designated.



_Spanish_

Marte y Venus en el Dormitorio: Una Gua para Hacer Durar

el Romance y la Pasin.

RC 46995.

por John Gray.

ledo por Juan Ramrez.

2 cassettes.

El autor de _Los Hombres Son de Marte, las Mujeres Son de

Venus (RC 43955)_ da consejos para mejorar las relaciones

sexuales entre matrimonios. Describe el acto sexual y lo

que se debe comunicar (o no comunicar) a la pareja, y cmo

se puede reanimar la pasin sexual. Contiene lenguaje

fuerte y descripciones de ndole sexual. (The author of

_Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (RC 43955)_

suggests ways for monogamous couples to improve their

communications and sexual relations. Discusses mechanics of

sex, what (and what not) to say and do, and how to rekindle

passion. Some strong language and some explicit

descriptions of sex.) Bestseller. 1995.

RC 46995.

##



Arrncame la Vida.

RC 46996.

por Angeles Mastretta.

ledo por Mara Pino.

2 cassettes.

Catalina es una muchacha que lo ignora todo en la vida.

Cuando se casa con un poltico poderoso, pronto se

encuentra al margen de lo importante mientrar a su esposole 

preocupan sus intereses polticos. Pero Catalina es una 

criatura apasionada e imaginativa, y en un matriomonio 

sin amor ocurre lo inevitable. Y Catalina vuelve a amar. 

(Young, ingenuous

Catalina marries a powerful politician and almost

immediately finds herself shunted aside while her husband

pursues his career. Her life in a society where women are

no more than sex objects leaves her starved for love and

passion. Inevitably, she ends up looking elsewhere for

fulfillment.) 1986.

RC 46996.

##



Inmigracin sin Confusin: Cmo Ingresar, Residir y Hacerse

Ciudadano de Estados Unidos.

RC 49250.

por Mario A. Vsquez.

ledo por Juan Ramrez.

2 cassettes.

Un abogado hispano resume y explica los aspectos ms

importantes de inmigracin a los Estados Unidos, desde el

que est considerando viajar por turismo, hasta el que ya

ha vivido muchos aos en este pais y busca hacerse

ciudadano o traer parientes. Incluye las leyes ms

recientes as como un directorio de las agencias encargadas

del proceso de inmigratin. (A Hispanic lawyer reviews and

explains the most important aspects of immigration to the

United States, ranging from simple tourist visas to the

detailed requirements of residence, citizenship, and

procedures to bring relatives into the U.S. Includes

information on the most recent laws and lists agencies

administering immigration.) 1998.

RC 49250.

##



Tan Lejos de Dios.

RC 49251.

por Ana Castillo.

ledo por Mara Pino.

2 cassettes.

No es de sorprenderse que Sofi fundar las Madres de

Mrtires y Santas (M.A.M.Y.S). Sus cuatro hijas tenan

vidas muy trgicas. Tres de ellas, sufrieron violencia o

tragedias personales y quedaron con poderes o conocimientos

extraordinarios. La cuarta hija, "la normal," era cronista

de radio que fue tomada de rehn y fue torturada.

Violencia. (It is no wonder that Sofi founds Mothers of

Martyrs and Saints (M.O.M.A.S.)! Her four daughters led

remarkably unfortunate lives. Three were left with unusual

knowledge or powers after suffering personal tragedies and

violence. The "normal" fourth daughter, a newscaster, was

taken hostage and tortured. Violence.) 1996.

RC 49251.

##







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Talking Book Magazines





Cassette

For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your

cooperating library.





American Heritage (8 issues)

Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues)

Asimov's Science Fiction (12 issues)

The Atlantic Monthly (monthly)

Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (10 issues)

Bon Apptit (monthly)

Buenhogar (monthly)

Choice Magazine Listening (on loan from cooperating 

     libraries, bimonthly)

Consumer Reports (monthly)

Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and 

     Country (bimonthly)

Cricket (for children, on one cassette with National

     Geographic World, monthly)

Diabetes Forecast (monthly)

Discover (monthly)

Ebony (monthly)

Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (11 issues)

Foreign Affairs (quarterly)

Good Housekeeping (monthly plus special issues)

Health and Nutrition Newsletters (includes Dr. Andrew

     Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins

     Medical Letter--Health after Fifty, Mayo Clinic Health

     Letter, and Nutrition Action Health Letter, monthly)

Journal Franais (monthly)

Magazine of the Month (monthly)

Money (monthly plus special issues)

The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)

The Nation (47 issues)

National Geographic (monthly)

National Geographic World (for children and teens, on

     one cassette with Cricket, monthly)

National Review (biweekly)

New Choices: Living Even Better after Fifty (10 issues)

The New York Times Book Review (weekly)

Outdoor Life (monthly)

People Weekly (weekly plus special issues)

QST (monthly)

Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly)

Selecciones del Reader's Digest (monthly)

Slections du Reader's Digest (monthly)

Smart Computing (monthly)

Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly)

Sports Illustrated (weekly plus special issues)

Sports Illustrated for Kids (monthly)

Stereo Review's Sound and Vision (10 issues)

Talking Book Topics (bimonthly, also contains selections

     from NLS News irregularly)

Teen People (10 issues)

Travel Holiday (10 issues)

True West (monthly)

U.S. News and World Report (weekly)

The Writer (12 issues)

Young Adult Magazine of the Month (monthly)