Cassette Books 2004 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2005 Adult Nonfiction Adventure Batavia's Graveyard RC 55626 by Mike Dash read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Relates the historical events following the shipwreck of the Dutch merchant vessel Batavia on a coral reef near Australia in 1629. Describes how a mad heretic wreaked havoc and slaughter on the survivors, on a waterless island known now as Batavia's Graveyard. Some violence. 2002. Black Livingstone: A True Tale of Adventure in the Nineteenth-Century Congo RC 55830 by Pagan Kennedy read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Life of William Henry Sheppard, Virginia-born African American missionary to the Congo, who helped expose Belgian atrocities during his two adventure-filled decades in Africa. Setting out at the age of twenty-five in 1890, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Sheppard pursued exploration, big-game hunting, anthropological research, and art collecting. 2002. By the Grace of the Sea: A Woman's Solo Odyssey around the World RC 56637 by Pat Henry read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Failing in business and personal relationships, forty- eight-year-old Pat Henry set sail on May 4, 1989, for an eight-year-long solo cruise around the world. Her memoirs describe her traverses of oceans and her soul searching for adventure, romance, and the strength to conquer her fears and realize her dreams. 2003. The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition RC 56195 by Susan Solomon read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Scientist uses her meteorological expertise and personal knowledge of Antarctica to reevalute Scott's preparations for the 1912 polar journey that ended in his death. Interlaces the expedition's accounts with contemporary scientific information, reestablishing Scott's reputation as a competent, courageous hero foiled by unpredictable and exceptionally cold weather. 2001. The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes RC 56787 by Lauren Kessler read by Coleen Delany 3 cassettes Biography of eccentric pioneering woman aviator. Florence Lowe's grandfather predicted she would be a flier, and in the 1920s Florence raced planes and worked as a movie stunt pilot. She later went through several marriages and lovers— one of whom gave her the nickname "Pancho"—and several fortunes before dying penniless. 2000. Mutiny on the Globe: The Fatal Voyage of Samuel Comstock RC 55833 by Thomas Farel Heffernan read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Historian Heffernan's account of the 1824 mutiny led by Samuel Comstock, who methodically murdered the officers of a whaling ship, planning to start his own city on a Pacific island. Describes the violence and its aftermath, when a handful of survivors including Samuel's younger brother, George, escaped. Some violence. 2002. Rogue Warrior: The Real Team RC 56747 by Richard Marcinko read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Navy veteran profiles ten members of SEAL Team SIX, the real-life models for his characters in the Rogue Warrior series. With an insider's view of special forces operations, Marcinko demonstrates how loyal servicemen become rogue warriors. Includes the men behind "Snake" and "Duck Foot Dewey." Some violence. 1999. Animals and Wildlife Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle RC 56078 edited by Gail Damerow read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes Straightforward, comprehensive instructions on caring for livestock on a small farm. Provides pros and cons of raising these animals and tips on feeding and housing them. Includes a glossary and a list of helpful organizations and web sites. 2002. Birds off the Perch: Therapy and Training for Your Pet Bird RC 56222 by Larry Lachman and Diane Grindol read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes A guide to understanding and correcting behavior problems like biting, screaming, and feather plucking most often seen in younger birds. The authors emphasize communication, positive reinforcement, and the use of family therapy techniques. Provides important information on choosing a bird, maintaining its good health, and contacting helpful organizations. 2003. Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal RC 56348 by Bernie Graham read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes British psychologist describes "the potential health benefits that can be derived from the company of a wide range of animals." Includes success stories of animal- assisted therapy involving dolphins, guide dogs, horses, and cats. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Dog Listener: A Noted Expert Tells You How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation RC 56418 by Jan Fennell read by Corrie James 2 cassettes British "dog whisperer" explains her technique of obedience training, which relies on emulating canine behaviors and using positive reinforcement. Offers solutions to common problems. 2000. Exotic Pets Handbook: A Family Guide to Buying, Caring for, and Breeding Unusual Pets RC 55965 by David Manning read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Practical advice on choosing unusual family pets— amphibians, lizards, tortoises, snakes, and varied invertebrates. Presents pros and cons of owning these specialty creatures, which are widely available commercially from captive bred stock and are suitable for the novice. 1998. The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy RC 54792 by Marty Becker read by Bruce Nelson 3 cassettes Practicing veterinarian advocates that people with chronic medical conditions reclaim their health by building strong relationships with animals. Combines information from scientific studies with the personal experiences of patients, including autistic children and surgery and Alzheimer's patients. 2002. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners RC 55986 by Monks of New Skete read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Step-by-step guide details practical training techniques, emphasizing the importance of honest and effective communication. Renowned breeders and trainers, the monks of New Skete, New York, offer a spiritually based approach to dog training. "Good relationships demand activity and patience . . . [T]his is when training transcends the mundane to become spiritual and inspiring." 2002. The Lord God Made Them All RC 54019 by James Herriot read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Following World War II, James Herriot returns home to Yorkshire and his work treating the diseases and injuries of the area's farm animals. Postwar life is normal except for his trip to Russia with a load of pedigreed sheep. Sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful (RC 53147). 1981. Solutions: For Your Dog—and You RC 55990 by Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Authors describe the proper care and attention owners should give to their dogs, including information on nutrition, training, and first aid. They also offer advice on boarding a pet or traveling with it, and tips on buying toys. 2001. The Arts Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo RC 55556 by Hayden Herrera read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Portrait of the twentieth-century Mexican artist often identified with the surrealists. Discusses the bus accident that brought her chronic pain from age eighteen until her death at forty-seven. Covers her tempestuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera. Explores the relation between her paintings and her physical and mental anguish. Some strong language. 1983. History of Art for Young People RC 55715 by H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson read by Michael Clarke-Laurence 7 cassettes in 2 containers Provides basic coverage of art in Europe and North America— from prehistoric to modern times—covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. Discusses concepts, events, movements, symbols, techniques, and major figures. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired RC 55457 by Francine Prose read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Discusses the role of the real-life muse as a connection between eros and artistic creativity. Explores varieties of the inspirational bond in carefully researched studies, probing themes of passion, exploitation, self-sacrifice, and obsession. Includes studies of Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll, Gala and Salvador Dalí, and Yoko Ono and John Lennon. 2002. Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling RC 55756 by Ross King read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes The author of Brunelleschi's Dome (RC 53639) recounts the struggle between Michelangelo and Pope Julius II over the painting of the Sistine Chapel. Discusses Renaissance politics, the rivalry between Michelangelo and Raphael, and the day-to-day work of creating frescoes. Dispels myth that Michelangelo painted the ceiling alone. Bestseller. 2003. Nineteenth-Century European Art RC 56257 by Petra ten-Doesschate Chu read by Frank Coffee 5 cassettes Art historian Chu traces the evolution of artistic works in the context of social and cultural trends from the mid- eighteenth century up to roughly 1900. She also explores the impact of new technology on art forms, focusing mainly on painting and sculpture, and incorporates biographical sketches of individual artists. 2003. Astronomy Taking Science to the Moon: Lunar Experiments and the Apollo Program RC 55465 by Donald A. Beattie read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Insider's view of how NASA staffers banded with scientists to expand the research activities of the moon landing, an unprecedented undertaking. Discusses the behind-the-scenes maneuvering leading to Project Apollo's scientific achievements, which enriched knowledge not only of the Moon but of the planet Earth. 2001. The Universe at Midnight: Observations Illuminating the Cosmos RC 55553 by Ken Croswell read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes This comprehensive and understandable portrait of cosmology, the study of the origin and development of the universe, begins with ancient astronomical observations and ends with "the recent discovery that the universe's expansion may be speeding up." Draws on interviews with scientists to tell "the twisted, tangled, riveting story as it happened." 2001. Biography Beginnings: A Memoir RC 55820 by Horton Foote read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Continuing his memoir begun in Farewell (RC 49782), American playwright nostalgically recalls his early career. Records family tragedies and personal difficulties. Explains how his move to New York in 1935 provided access to the theater and arts scene and opportunities for new friendships, his own cultural growth, and meeting his wife. 2001. The Boy and the Dog Are Sleeping RC 56420 by Nasdijj read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Native American author recounts his emotions in caring for Awee, an eleven-year-old Navajo boy with AIDS whom Nasdijj reluctantly adopts after his son's death in The Blood Runs like a River through My Dreams (RC 52065). He leaves the reservation— with its inadequate health service—to seek better medical treatment for Awee. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Breaking Clean RC 55429 by Judy Blunt read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Montana, the 1960s. Teenager Judy Blunt silently watches her father work out the terms of her marriage to a local rancher. Like her mother and grandmother, Blunt becomes a subservient ranch wife. She describes the physical and emotional difficulties inherent in this life and her rebellious break from it. Some strong language. 2002. Darwin, His Daughter, and Human Evolution RC 55633 by Randal Keynes read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Inspired by inherited personal belongings, a descendent of Charles Darwin (1809–1882) portrays the naturalist's intimate family circle and explains how Darwin's observations of everyday human relations influenced his scientific theories of evolution. Covers Darwin's religious beliefs and his feelings about the death of his oldest daughter at age ten. 2001. The Day I Fired Alan Ladd and Other World War II Adventures RC 55675 by A.E. Hotchner read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Playwright lightheartedly reminisces about his World War II military service on the home front. He includes anecdotes about producing warfare films, writing a musical, editing a military magazine, and encountering famous personalities. Some strong language. 2002. Forgotten Eagle: Wiley Post, America's Heroic Aviation Pioneer RC 56190 by Bryan B. Sterling and Frances N. Sterling read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Biography of pioneering aviator Wiley Post (1898–1935). Describes his childhood in Texas, time in prison, and loss of an eye in an oil-rig accident, as well as his accomplishments in the air. Recounts his ill-fated journey to Alaska with humorist Will Rogers that ended in their deaths. 2001. Gather Together in My Name RC 56481 by Maya Angelou read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) A continuation of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (RC 24959), this memoir begins at the end of World War II. Angelou recalls being an unwed mother at seventeen and becoming a prostitute for an older man who deceived her. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1974. Heart of a Soldier: A Story of Love, Heroism, and September Eleventh RC 55549 by James B. Stewart read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author relates the life of Rick Rescorla, security director of Morgan Stanley at New York's World Trade Center, who helped rescue thousands during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack before losing his life. His wife, Susan; army comrade Dan Hill; and his coworkers pay tribute to his courage. Strong language. 2002. A House Unlocked RC 55921 by Penelope Lively read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Booker Prize-winning author takes her family's ancestral home, Golsoncott, in Somerset, England, as a vantage point from which to examine seventy years of social change and the traumas of the twentieth century. Objects in the house— photograph albums, the silver cupboard's contents, her grandmother's stitchery sampler—conjure up people and events from the past. 2001. I Do Not Weep RC 55809 by Venetta D. Baker read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Vignettes from the life of a strong, black woman who serves as her Florida family's matriarch and caregiver in times of happiness and tragedy. She must decide whether to sell an antique ring, given to her by a former employer to whom she was a trusted confidante, to pay for her medical bills. 2001. Inner City Miracle RC 57314 by Greg Mathis read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Star of his own nationally syndicated television show recounts his transformation from troubled inner-city youth to Detroit district court judge. Mathis chronicles his early exploits on the wrong side of the law to the moment, at age seventeen, he learned his mother had cancer—a revelation that turned his life around. Strong language. 2002. Invisible Giants: Fifty Americans Who Shaped the Nation but Missed the History Books RC 56429 edited by Mark Carnes read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Fifty prominent authors of the late twentieth century, including Rita Dove, Stephen Sondheim, Camille Paglia, Walter Shapiro, and Gloria Steinem, select and introduce forgotten heroes from the 18,000 historical figures found in the American National Biography. Many cite personal favorites who inspired their careers or conduct. 2002. Kate Remembered RC 56771 by A. Scott Berg read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Berg's memoir of his twenty-year personal dialog with Academy Award-winning actress Katharine Hepburn (1907– 2003). He recalls her reminiscences about her family, her acting career, and her relationship with Spencer Tracy, along with his own memories of his time spent with her. Bestseller. 2003. Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century RC 55749 by Hunter S. Thompson read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Memoirs of an unconventional gonzo journalist. A born rebel, Thompson reflects on his life and career, recounts his risk-taking escapades, and discusses his political and social opinions. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Kitchen Privileges: A Memoir RC 55276 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Mystery writer pens her autobiography describing events that led to her successful career. Depicts her love-filled Irish upbringing in the Bronx during the depression, a happy marriage that ended in tragedy, and the 1975 surprise success of her first mystery Where Are the Children? (RC 38396). Some strong language. 2002. Lake Effect RC 55717 by Rich Cohen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A reflective, autobiographical account of coming-of-age in suburban Chicago in the 1980s, by the author of Tough Jews (RC 46505). Cohen focuses on his close relationships with his father and his best friend, both of whom he deeply admired. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. A Lawyer's Life RC 55446 by Johnnie Cochran read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Revealing autobiography from a man best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson "trial of the century." Cochran reflects on his life as a successful African American attorney, discussing his most memorable cases and high- profile clients as he probes the issue of racism in the legal system. 2002. Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life RC 56048 by Queen Noor read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Born in 1951 as Lisa Halaby, daughter of an Arab-American family, Queen Noor of Jordan relates King Hussein's courtship; their 1978 marriage; her role as wife, queen, and mother; her work in improving the life of Jordanian women; and Hussein's role in the Middle East, including his frustrations with international diplomacy. Bestseller. 2003. A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland RC 55334 by Tom Brokaw read by Jack Fox 1 cassette NBC news anchor reminisces and reflects on his boyhood in South Dakota during the 1940s and 1950s. He examines the northern Great Plains values instilled in him during the formative years before he married and moved away at age twenty-two. Bestseller. 2002. No Lifeguard on Duty: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel RC 54943 by Janice Dickinson read by Isabel Keating 2 cassettes Author discusses her life's extremes from periods of high energy to times of near self-destruction. Relates her roller-coaster ride in the world of modeling and her interest in photography, as well as her multiple marriages, superficial relationships, drug addiction, and abuse by her father. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2002. North Star over My Shoulder: A Flying Life RC 55454 by Bob Buck read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Memoirs of a career pilot whose adventures span aviation history, from open biplanes to B-17s to the 747. He recalls his intercontinental flights as copilot for actor Tyrone Power, the romance of exotic destinations such as Paris and Cairo, the danger of thunderstorms, and his abiding love of flying. 2002. Paperboy: Confessions of a Future Engineer RC 56717 by Henry Petroski read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Duke University history and engineering professor, author of The Book on the Bookshelf (RC 49607), reflects on his years as a paperboy in Queens. By recalling his paper route and the work it involved, Petroski provides a glimpse into American life during the 1950s and a foreshadowing of his subsequent career. 2002. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books RC 56459 by Azar Nafisi read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Former professor of English literature in Iran relates her experiences, after resigning her university post in 1995, in continuing to teach seven female students who met secretly at her home each week to discuss literary classics. Nafisi describes how the women, reacting to the Islamic republic's intolerance, resisted oppression and embraced free thought. 2003. Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey RC 55678 by Rachel Simon read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Chronicles author's experiences with her mentally retarded but independent sister Beth. Riding buses everyday, Beth is part of a mobile community of drivers and passengers. Her indomitable spirit in the face of misunderstanding and prejudice forces Simon to reexamine their childhood and her own narrow adult life. 2002. Selkirk's Island: The True and Strange Adventures of the Real Robinson Crusoe RC 55499 by Diana Souhami read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Portrait of the man who inspired Defoe's Robinson Crusoe— Alexander Selkirk, from Fife, in Scotland, who was marooned on an uninhabited island west of Chile in 1704. Describes his four years of solitary survival, his primitive state at rescue, and his subsequent career. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Whitbread/Biography. 2001. The Short Sweet Dream of Eduardo Gutiérrez RC 56314 by Jimmy Breslin read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes This sociological biography describes the plight of an illegal immigrant worker from Mexico who was killed at age twenty-one on a construction site in New York. His story exemplifies the exploitation of illegal aliens and reveals the politics behind it. 2002. Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry like Christmas RC 56941 by Maya Angelou read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this third volume of her memoirs, Angelou covers her twenties. Describes her first relationships with the white world, early motherhood, and her show business career that began when she was a dancer in a San Francisco club. 1976. Soldier: A Poet's Childhood RC 55097 by June Jordan read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette Poet and activist Jordan's memoir of childhood in Harlem and Brooklyn. Recalls the misalliance of her West Indian immigrant parents and her ambivalence towards her ambitious, abusive father. Uses vivid images and prose poems to recreate feelings about everything from playing cowboys to her first date. Some violence and some strong language. Alex Award. 2000. Soros: The Life and Times of a Messianic Billionaire RC 55560 by Michael T. Kaufman read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Biography of a twentieth-century financier who thrives on philanthropy. Covers George Soros's European upbringing, his fiscal Midas touch, and preference for privacy. Discusses his global network of Open Society foundations to influence politics and improve living conditions. Soros did not authorize this biography but cooperated fully with the author. 2002. Still Waters RC 55179 by Jennifer Lauck read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes In this continuation of her memoir begun in Blackbird (RC 51774), Jennifer is taken in by an aunt and uncle to escape her abusive stepmother. Her adoptive family, however, is also dysfunctional. She enters her teens full of anger and later explores her brother's suicide. Some strong language. 2001. The Story of My Father: A Memoir RC 56071 by Sue Miller read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Author of While I Was Gone (RC 47671), among other works, becomes her father's caregiver as he slowly succumbs to Alzheimer's disease. The widowed James Nichols, a retired minister, begins to show symptoms of forgetfulness in the late 1980s. Miller describes their changing relationship and other effects of his condition. 2003. Van Loon's Lives: Being a True and Faithful Account of a Number of Highly Interesting Meetings with Certain Historical Personages, from Confucius and Plato to Voltaire and Thomas Jefferson, about Whom We Had Always Felt a Great Deal of Curiosity and Who Came to Us as Our Dinner Guests in a Bygone Year RC 55071 by Hendrik Willem Van Loon read by Bill Wallace 5 cassettes An eclectic collection of biographical sketches of historical personages chosen by the author as interesting combinations of dinner companions. More than forty profiles of musicians, artists, poets, philosophers, and political and religious leaders ensue, with appropriate menus and dinner music. 1942. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted: A Memoir RC 56881 by E. Lynn Harris read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Autobiography by gay, African American, bestselling author of Invisible Life (RC 38731). Describes his humble beginnings in Arkansas, his career development, failed romantic relationships, bouts with depression, and deep faith in God. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Where Rivers Change Direction RC 55501 by Mark Spragg read by John Polk 2 cassettes Spragg recalls his adolescence in a series of vignettes about the family's Wyoming ranch, where he learned about trust, love, self-reliance, and death. In "A Boy's Work," he describes being sent by his father to shoot an injured horse for bear bait when he was fifteen. Some strong language. 1999. Youth RC 55842 by J.M. Coetzee read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette In this second volume of memoirs following Boyhood (RC 46652), Coetzee leaves South Africa for London expecting fame and fortune—or at least romance. He describes the discrepancy between the experiences he envisions transforming into literary art and the humdrum, mind- numbing reality he accepts. 2002. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments RC 55440 by Joseph J. Lazzaro read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Describes, in nontechnical terms, how to increase one's independence by adapting personal computers for sensory, physical, speech, and learning disabilities. Lists assistive equipment available on the market and describes the basics of computer hardware. Updates 1993 edition of the same title (RC 37741). 2001. Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team RC 55239 by Lori J. Batcheller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes A brief history of skiing in which adaptive equipment is used to compensate for physical disabilities. Discusses the challenges faced by world-class athletes including vision- impaired skiers and amputees who participate in the United States Disabled Ski Team. 2002. Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers RC 56626 by Candy Harrington read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes A self-help guide on traveling for people with mobility disabilities. Discusses access rules and laws, and what to expect on trips by plane, bus, train, or cruise ship. Explains the rights of a consumer and offers advice on what to do when things go wrong. 2001. Butterflies Are Free RC 56808 by Leonard Gershe read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette (Reissue) Play about twenty-year-old Don Baker, born blind, who moves into his own apartment in New York City. He begins a relationship with his carefree actress neighbor, nineteen- year-old divorcée Jill Tanner. When Don's overprotective mother arrives for a surprise visit, she immediately disapproves of his new friend. Some strong language. 1969. Cassette Books, 2001 RC 56303 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult and young adult readers during 2001. The nonfiction and fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings identify books for young adult readers and for Spanish readers. 2001. Cassette Books, 2002 RC 56065 by Blind and Physically Handicapped National Library Service for the read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes A catalog of talking books produced on cassette during 2002 for adult and young adult readers. The nonfiction and fiction sections list titles by subject categories. Separate listings identify young adult books, books in Spanish, and bestsellers. 2002. Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal RC 56348 by Bernie Graham read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes British psychologist describes "the potential health benefits that can be derived from the company of a wide range of animals." Includes success stories of animal- assisted therapy involving dolphins, guide dogs, horses, and cats. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Coping with Macular Degeneration: A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with Degenerative Vision Disorder RC 56630 by Ira Marc Price and Linda Comac read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Discussion of age-related macular degeneration disorder by low-vision specialist at the Helen Keller Services for the Blind in New York and by a visually impaired person's daughter. Describes diagnosis, treatment options, and methods for handling emotional problems. Includes list of agencies, services, and support groups for persons with low vision. 2000. Coping with Vision Loss: Maximizing What You Can See and Do RC 55481 by Bill G. Chapman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Describes the function of the human eye, major causes of vision loss, coping techniques and equipment, educational aids, and professional sources for assistance when dealing with vision loss. 2001. The Difference That Disability Makes RC 56208 by Rod Michalko read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Blind Canadian professor defines the way society perceives people with handicaps and usually associates impairment with suffering. Explores why disabled persons are either feared or considered useless, illustrating with anecdotes from his own experience. Some strong language. 2002. Health Insurance Resource Manual: A Guide for People with Chronic Disease and Disability RC 55819 by Dorothy E. Northrop and Stephen E. Cooper read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Explains managed care health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and federal laws covering them. Also lists resources for high-risk individuals state by state. 2003. Independent Living for Physically Disabled People RC 55422 by Nancy M. Crewe and Irving Kenneth Zola read by Morgan Duncan 3 cassettes Essays for consumers and rehabilitation professionals in the independent living movement—whose goal is assisting people with disabilities to live as they choose in their communities. Informs about history, models, services, technology, and future prospects as well as dilemmas clients face. 1983. Insurance Solutions, Plan Well—Live Better: A Workbook for People with a Chronic Disease or Disability RC 56856 by Laura D. Cooper read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Emphasizes the importance of advance insurance protection planning to account for the possibility of a chronic illness or disability. Provides work sheets, examples, exercises, and instructions to help people inventory and evaluate their current insurance and improve their health care portfolios. Also suggests strategies for obtaining coverage when traditional sources appear foreclosed. 2002. Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstructing Life after Brain Injury RC 55686 by Ruthann Knechel Johansen read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes A mother recounts the rehabilitation of her fifteen-year- old son after his brain and central nervous system were severely injured in a car accident in 1985. She depicts the long process of personal reconstruction after traumatic brain injury and the repercussions within the family. 2002. Living with Vision Problems: The Sourcebook for Blindness and Vision Impairment RC 55327 by Jill Sardegna and others read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Brief discussion of vision problems: causes, prevention, treatment, and coping techniques. Substantial A-to-Z section of concise entries on medical terminology, health and social concerns, adaptive devices, and many other relevant topics. Includes appendixes for further resources. 2002. Long Time, No See RC 56482 by Beth Finke read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes NPR commentator's memoir of confronting blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Includes medical information pertinent to her personal experience as she discusses going blind as a twenty-six-year-old newlywed, having and caring for a multiply disabled child, using a talking-computer setup, and acquiring a guide dog to support her independence. Some strong language. 2003. Make Them Go Away: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Reeve, and the Case against Disability Rights RC 56139 by Mary Johnson read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Journalist explores the backlash against the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and society's focus on medical treatment rather than equal opportunities. Discusses Clint Eastwood's decision to fight a lawsuit for access violations, Christopher Reeve's goal to walk again, and the proposed ADA Notification Act. 2003. Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities RC 56855 by Cary Griffin and David Hammis read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003. My Path Leads to Tibet: The Inspiring Story of How One Young Blind Woman Brought Hope to the Blind Children of Tibet RC 55975 by Sabriye Tenberken read by Corrie James 2 cassettes The author recounts her journey to Tibet, where she opened a school for blind children to teach them the Tibetan braille system she devised while a University of Bonn student. Tenberken describes losing her sight at age twelve, her education, establishing her school, and founding the organization Braille without Borders. 2000. Not Much of a Muchness RC 56408 edited by Marc Maurer read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Nine accounts by blind people about work and everyday routines. Includes editor Marc Maurer's recollections of campus life at the University of Notre Dame, a young man's reflections on choosing a career in music, and a home owner's musings on his neighbors' surprise that he works around the house. 2002. Nothing about Us without Us: Disability Oppression and Empowerment RC 57159 by James I. Charlton read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Analysis by U.S. activist of global disability rights movement. Drawing on interviews of people with disabilities in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Third World, Charlton provides a political, economic, and cultural context to better understand and support an emerging international effort seeking power to resist and end conditions of dependency. 1998. People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind RC 56115 by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern read by Mark Ashby 5 cassettes Chronicle of the forty-year-old advocacy organization, American Council of the Blind (ACB), including its split with the National Federation of the Blind in 1961. The work, based on the private papers of founding member Durward McDaniel and conversations with other ACB members, also explores earlier activism on behalf of blind people. 2003. Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World RC 55558 by Debra Ginsberg read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Memoir by a single mother of a son with special emotional and behavioral needs. Relates her struggle to obtain an appropriate diagnosis and placement for him in the educational system. Some strong language. 2002. The Story of My Life RC 55883 by Helen Keller read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes The restored classic autobiography of an exceptional young woman and her companion, originally published in 1903, with 2003 commentary by editor Roger Shattuck. Helen Keller's own account of her transformation is followed by her teacher Anne Sullivan's record of their early years together and insights of Anne's husband, John Macy. 1903. Summit RC 56407 edited by Marc Maurer read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Seven blind persons recall how they have reached the summit as they scaled "personal mountains." "To Climb Every Mountain" describes Erik Weihenmayer's successful ascent of Mt. Everest. Other chapters recount a blind student's camp counselor job and a teenager's conquest of the fear of losing her physical freedom on becoming blind. 2002. Tumbling After: Pedaling like Crazy after Life Goes Downhill RC 55166 by Susan Parker read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Memoir by a woman whose fiftyish physicist husband, Ralph Hager, became a C-4 quadriplegic in 1994, the result of a bicycling accident. Parker describes how, after years of an active outdoor life in California, she learned to manage Ralph's physical and emotional needs—and to tend to her own. Some strong language. 2002. The Worldwide Church of the Handicapped and Other Stories RC 55459 by Marie Sheppard Williams read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Williams, a social worker for twenty- five years, recounts fifteen interrelated incidents that provide an irreverent glimpse into the lives of clients and dedicated coworkers at a rehabilitation center for blind people. Imparts tales of personal intimacies, cruelties of fate, collective crises, and the worlds of "us" and "them." 1996. Business and Economics Anatomy of Greed: The Unshredded Truth from an Enron Insider RC 56218 by Brian Cruver read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Former senior manager at Enron pre- sents a personal view of the 2001 scandalous collapse of America's seventh largest company. Using evidence from surviving Enron documents and e-mails, news sources, and more than one hundred employees, Cruver reveals a surreal corporate culture that traded ethics for personal gain. Some strong language. 2002. The Big Fix: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Rips Off American Consumers RC 56649 by Katharine Greider read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Reporter analyzes the aggressive marketing and pricing practices of pharmaceutical companies while also recognizing the enormous benefits of their products in reducing pain and controlling illness. Discusses secret drug price policies, efforts to extend patent protection for high-priced blockbusters, research schemes, and advertising gimmicks that promote prescription drugs and increase health care costs. 2003. Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession RC 55703 by Matthew Hart read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Traces the history of diamonds and people's fascination with them from their geological origins through mining operations to their splendor as cut and polished gems. Includes background on De Beers—the longest running cartel; the work and culture of diamond cutters; and the 1990s discoveries of new diamond fields. 2001. The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century RC 57113 by Paul Krugman read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Collection of more than one hundred New York Times columns by the Princeton economist during 2000–2003 criticizing the second Bush administration, especially its financial directions. Krugman lashes out at a "right-wing conspiracy" while analyzing the global economy, the California energy crisis, the federal budget, and the future of Social Security. Bestseller. 2003. Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities RC 56855 by Cary Griffin and David Hammis read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003. Mars and Venus in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting Results at Work RC 55627 by John Gray read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Offers practical advice on reducing conflict and frustration by showing the difference in the ways men and women communicate, solve problems, react to stress, earn respect, promote themselves, experience emotional support, score points, and view sex. 2002. Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution RC 55887 by Paul Hawken and L. Hunter Lovins read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Framework for transforming industrial development according to economically rational and ecologically sound principles. The authors maintain that "natural capitalism" can provide "more meaningful family-wage jobs, a better worldwide standard of living to those in need, and a dramatic reduction of humankind's impact upon the environment." Examines auto industry's successful application of "resource productivity." 1999. Now, Discover Your Strengths RC 55450 by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton read by John Hammock 2 cassettes A how-to guide for managing individual strengths and building an effective organization, based on a study of individuals who have succeeded in their careers. "To excel in your chosen field and to find lasting satisfaction . . . suspend whatever interest you may have in weakness and instead explore . . . your strengths." 2001. One Hundred and One Best Home Businesses RC 56215 by Dan Ramsey read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Brief suggestions on businesses that can be operated out of one's own home. Discusses basic job descriptions, skills and equipment needed, target audiences, and money matters. Includes examples and case studies. 2001. The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth RC 55336 by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes The coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series teams up with a financial advisor to offer suggestions on how to make big money. They use the story of an underpaid widow as an example of ethical wealth building. Bestseller. 2002. The Perfect Store: Inside eBay RC 55691 by Adam Cohen read by John Hammock 3 cassettes History of the successful dot-com enterprise eBay. Describes Pierre Omidyar's four-year "whirlwind Internet career, from starting AuctionWeb as a hobby to retiring with his billions." Explains Omidyar's economic philosophy and marketing strategy and explores the community of sellers and buyers who deal on eBay. 2002. Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market RC 56254 by Eric Schlosser read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes In three separate reports, the author of Fast Food Nation (RC 51561) describes the growth and impact of a vast underground economy in the United States. "Reefer Madness" examines the marijuana trade; "In the Strawberry Fields" discusses illegal migrant workers; and "An Empire of the Obscene" reviews the pornography industry. Bestseller. 2003. Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming . . . and How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! RC 55338 by Robert T. Kiyosaki read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes The author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RC 50090) continues his investment advice, aiming at a generation of baby boomers who are just beginning to retire. He warns them not to rely on the government or the stock market for adequate retirement funds. Bestseller. 2002. Rich Dad's Retire Young, Retire Rich: How to Get Rich and Stay Rich Forever RC 55364 by Robert T. Kiyosaki read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes The author, who retired before age fifty, shows how individuals can use leverage—one of the most important words in the world of money—in a positive way. Kiyosaki first prepares readers for the simple things that must be done to become rich, and then offers ways to do them. 2002. Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns and Long-Term Investment Strategies RC 55718 by Jeremy J. Siegel read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Professor of finance at the Wharton School of business analyzes market results since 1802 to provide investment strategies for the stock market. Discusses behavioral finance, index funds, the relation of world events to business cycles, international investment, and other topics. 2002. Take on the Street: What Wall Street and Corporate America Don't Want You to Know; What You Can Do to Fight Back RC 56021 by Arthur Levitt read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman discusses how to invest wisely in stocks and mutual funds. Levitt reveals the misleading tactics of Wall Street and corporate America, illustrating how conflicts of interest impact broker recommendations. He also explains how to read financial statements and prepare for retirement. 2002. Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? Inside IBM's Historic Turnaround RC 56248 by Louis V. Gerstner read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes After recounting his life and career prior to joining IBM, Gerstner describes how he revived the corporate giant between 1993 and 2002. He discusses his decision to take the CEO position when IBM was close to collapse, his strategy for rebuilding a leadership team and restoring profitability, and the lessons he learned. Bestseller. 2002. Careers and Job Training Careers for Homebodies and Other Independent Souls RC 56180 by Jan Goldberg read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Describes career possibilities for those who want to work independently from home. Includes options such as operating small businesses or franchises, consulting, and writing, along with other possibilities made available through advances in technology. Emphasizes the pros and cons and necessary skills. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Careers for Scholars and Other Deep Thinkers RC 55913 by Blythe Camenson read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Highlights careers for those who love research and teaching, including job opportunities in universities, libraries, museums, and laboratories. Also details the duties of a librarian, psychologist, botanical specialist, and animal behaviorist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Learning a Living: A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia RC 55089 by Dale S. Brown read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes The author of Job-hunting for the So-called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities (RC 53895) offers advice on career planning. Providing applicable how-to tips, recommends researching educational and work opportunities and building social skills. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Organizing from the Inside Out for Teens: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Room, Your Time, and Your Life RC 56029 by Julie Morgenstern and Jessi Morgenstern-Colón read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Professional organizer and her teenage daughter offer a method for getting one's life in order using time management and other strategies. Presents anecdotes and checklists to suggest ways to organize home, school, and outside activities. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook RC 56352 by Susan Pines read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Computers Absolute Beginner's Guide to Creating Web Pages RC 56142 by Todd Stauffer read by Catherine Byers 5 cassettes For a person with basic computer literacy, this manual explains HTML and XHTML standards for building Web pages and managing and augmenting sites. Discusses what is needed to get started, interactions with users, publishing tools, and the basics of JavaScript. 2002. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP RC 56157 by Shelley O'Hara read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Explains the fundamentals of Windows XP for the nontechnical user. Covers starting programs, sending e- mails, searching the Internet, downloading music, watching videos, printing reports, and performing other tasks. 2003. The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security RC 56450 by Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Notorious hacker turned legitimate computer security analyst offers advice on resisting the efforts of malicious information thieves. Presents probable scenarios from the viewpoints of both the attacker and the victim, discussing why the con was successful and how it could have been thwarted. 2002. Everything You Need to Know about Romance and the Internet: How to Stay Safe RC 55783 by Sheldon Brooks read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Explores many of the positive and negative aspects of looking for love online, stressing the need for caution. Discusses chat rooms and the dangers of becoming involved with a stranger. Offers tips on protecting one's identity and avoiding awkward situations. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? Inside IBM's Historic Turnaround RC 56248 by Louis V. Gerstner read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes After recounting his life and career prior to joining IBM, Gerstner describes how he revived the corporate giant between 1993 and 2002. He discusses his decision to take the CEO position when IBM was close to collapse, his strategy for rebuilding a leadership team and restoring profitability, and the lessons he learned. Bestseller. 2002. Consumerism Color Me Beautiful's Looking Your Best: Color, Makeup, and Style by Mary Spillane and Christine Sherlock read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Professional color consultants describe how to choose makeup and clothes to compliment one's complexion and figure and to improve on one's natural assets. Offers suggestions for choosing a wardrobe and dressing well according to seasonal palettes. 1995. The Complete and Easy Guide to Social Security, Healthcare Rights, and Government Benefits RC 55235 by Faustin F. Jehle read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Guide to monetary and health-care benefits under social security, medicare and medicaid, HMOs, and other governmental programs. Includes information on disability, veterans, living wills, supplemental security income, and patients' rights (including that of appeal). 2000. Don't Mess with My Money: The Dolans' No-Nonsense Lifetime Money Plan RC 57036 by Ken Dolan and Daria Dolan read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Practical money guide from the hosts of a top-rated personal finance radio show. The Dolans reveal loopholes and insider secrets as they candidly discuss how to organize financial resources and safeguard capital against unexpected events like layoffs and illness. Other topics include debt reduction, investing, family management, and retirement. 2003. Insurance Solutions, Plan Well—Live Better: A Workbook for People with a Chronic Disease or Disability RC 56856 by Laura D. Cooper read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Emphasizes the importance of advance insurance protection planning to account for the possibility of a chronic illness or disability. Provides work sheets, examples, exercises, and instructions to help people inventory and evaluate their current insurance and improve their health care portfolios. Also suggests strategies for obtaining coverage when traditional sources appear foreclosed. 2002. The Laws of Money, the Lessons of Life: Keep What You Have and Create What You Deserve RC 56063 by Suze Orman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Author of The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom (RC 46126) presents five "laws of money" to master that will lead to more control of personal finances. Orman offers practical advice for assessing current financial situations and planning for the future, supplemented with real-life examples and a step-by-step guidebook. 2003. Personal Bankruptcy for Dummies RC 56205 by James P. Caher and John M. Caher read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Analyzes the pros and cons of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how to successfully maneuver through the proceedings. Explains how to keep your possessions, deal with the IRS and bill collectors, handle divorce and student loans, and how to reestablish your credit. 2003. The Veteran's Survival Guide: How to File and Collect on VA Claims RC 56216 by John D. Roche read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Veterans' advocate describes step-by-step procedures for filing successful claims with the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) for various federal benefits. Describes how to submit precise facts and details, and provides perspectives on the VA's adjudication and appeal processes. 2002. You've Earned It, Don't Lose It: Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When You Retire RC 56072 by Suze Orman read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Using real-life stories to illustrate pitfalls, Orman offers recommendations for protecting retirement income and financial assets. Discusses advantages of trusts versus wills, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, estate taxes and probate costs, durable power of attorney, long- term health care insurance, joint and survivor benefits, and minimizing expenses/maximizing income. 1999. Cooking Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbecue: One Hundred Easy Recipes for Backyard Barbecue and Grilling RC 56188 by Al Roker read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Television weatherman on the Today show shares his recipes for outdoor charcoal-grilling meat as well as preparing easy sauces, appetizers, salads, drinks, and desserts in the kitchen. 2002. Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel like Family RC 55508 by Ina Garten read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Simple recipes for tasty home-cooked meals. Covers appetizers through desserts, with sections on breakfast, treats for kids, and menus. Each recipe lists the ingredients first and includes helpful tips in the step-by- step directions. Bestseller. 2002. Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today RC 56070 edited by Betty Crocker read by Janis Gray 9 cassettes in 2 containers Updated edition of fifty-year classic cookbook with more than nine hundred recipes for delicious eating. Includes information on techniques, terminology, and ingredients. Offers favorite American foods and ideas for vegetarian fare, grilling, slow cookers, bread machines, and low-fat cuisine. 2001. The Cat Who . . . Cookbook RC 56166 by Julie Murphy and Sally Abney Stempinski read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Mother-and-daughter team present a companion cookbook to the Cat Who . . . mystery series by Lilian Jackson Braun featuring Qwilleran and his Siamese felines, Koko and Yum Yum. Also includes recipes for the cats. 2000. Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor RC 55184 by Anne Byrn read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Author of The Cake Mix Doctor (RC 52035) turns her attention to chocolate. Starting with a supermarket- packaged cake mix, Byrn offers 150 easy recipes for deep, dark, delicious cakes from devil's food to the Tunnel of Fudge. 2001. The Church Supper Cookbook: A Special Collection of Over 375 Potluck Recipes from Families and Churches across the Country RC 56031 edited by David Joachim read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Collection of favorite family recipes from the best cooks in churches and neighborhoods across America, handed down from generation to generation. Provides family-size recipes for meats and seafood, soups, salads, vegetables, breads, cakes, pies, and cookies. Includes section on cooking for big crowds. 2001. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook RC 55788 by Marion Cunningham read by Kerry Cundiff 9 cassettes in 2 containers Thirteenth revised edition celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of America's great classic cookbook. Includes chapters on outdoor grilling and preparing vegetarian dishes. Also contains some 325 ethnic and about 50 microwave recipes, in addition to the standard favorites. 1996. Food to Die For: Secrets from Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen RC 55620 by Patricia Cornwell and Marlene Brown read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The author of the mystery series featuring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta offers recipes from the books that the character prepares at home or enjoys at restaurants. Includes Italian dishes passed down from her family as well as simple American ones. Relevant passages from the books accompany each recipe. 2001. Herbs and Spices RC 56073 by Jill Norman read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Expert on international food offers a guide to herbs and spices organized by aroma and taste. Describes how they are used in native cuisines and offers tips on buying, preparing, and storing them. Contains a section on recipes. 2002. Joy of Cooking Christmas Cookies RC 55427 by Irma S. Rombauer and others read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Collection of over seventy-five recipes for various types of cookies including bar, drop, rolled, filled, hand shaped, and molded. Also shares recipes for icings and glazes and holiday drinks such as eggnog, hot cocoa, espresso, and mulled cider. 1996. Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook RC 56209 by Martha Stewart read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Recipes for more than three hundred finger foods and appetizers including tea sandwiches, soup, canapés, drinks, and favorite classics. Includes ideas on menu and party planning, techniques, and ingredients and where to find them. 1999. Now You're Cooking for Company: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know to Have People Over RC 55617 by Elaine Corn read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes In this companion to Now You're Cooking (RC 40663), Corn offers step-by-step instructions for entertaining three or thirty guests. Provides tips on house cleaning, timing of the meal, necessary equipment, and food preparation. Includes recipes and "Let's Talk" hints on ingredients and cooking methods. 1996. Patti LaBelle's Lite Cuisine: Over One Hundred Dishes with to-Die-for Taste Made with to-Live-for Recipes RC 56714 by Patti LaBelle and Laura Randolph Lancaster read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Patti LaBelle, a diabetic and Grammy Award-winning singer, offers sensible versions of popular dishes that can help fight heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and other health problems. Each recipe includes nutritional information, carbohydrate choices, and diabetic exchanges approved by the American Diabetes Association. 2003. Pickled, Potted, and Canned: How the Art and Science of Food Preserving Changed the World RC 55479 by Sue Shephard read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Interweaves a chronicle of the development of preserved, portable food with a discussion of how this enabled people to evolve from hunter-gatherers to become explorers, settlers, and world traders. Uses facts and anecdotes to explain the connection between society's evolution and techniques for drying, smoking, pickling, potting, canning, freezing, and dehydrating. 2000. The Sweet Potato Queens' Big-Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner) RC 55760 by Jill Conner Browne read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Browne, admitting she is neither Betty Crocker nor Suze Orman, scatters recipes and financial advice among her life observations. Recipes include the "gooiest cake in the world," and one economic tip offers a reminder that "daddy won't live forever." Sequel to God Save the Sweet Potato Queens (RC 53170). Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Whole Foods Diabetic Cookbook RC 55973 by Patricia Bertron and Michael Cook read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette A collection of vegetarian recipes using whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Gives an overview of diabetes and explains how diet and exercise are important in controlling the disease. Includes a nutritional guide and tips on grocery shopping and menu planning. 2002. Crime American Tragedy RC 56432 by Lawrence Schiller and James Willwerth read by Michael Scherer 6 cassettes Presents an analysis of O.J. Simpson's legal defense team, which he retained during his infamous criminal and civil trials. Examines the skills and limitations of the attorneys on the "dream team," including Johnnie Cochran, F. Lee Bailey, and Robert Shapiro. Some strong language. 1996. Auto Focus RC 56582 by Robert Graysmith read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Account of the 1978 murder of actor Bob Crane—star of television's Hogan's Heroes—in Scottsdale, Arizona. Summarizes Crane's kinky lifestyle that may have contributed to his death, the subsequent police investigation, and the circumstantial evidence pointing to Crane's best friend. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1993. Bad Boy: The Murderous Life of Kenneth Allen McDuff RC 56592 by Gary M. Lavergne read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Tale of a serial killer from Rosebud, Texas, who was first sentenced to death in 1966 for murder—only to be paroled in 1989. Chronicles the crimes he committed upon his release from jail that exposed the failure of the criminal justice system. Violence and strong language. 1999. Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions RC 55333 by Ben Mezrich read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Insider account of six audacious math geniuses from MIT who cheated and scammed Las Vegas casinos. While enrolled full time, these students led double lives gambling for the thrill of high stakes until their wins marked them for revenge. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Cape May Court House RC 55912 by Lawrence Schiller read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Journalist's account of a deadly accident that may have concealed a crime. In February 1997, Tracy Thomas died in a Ford Explorer in New Jersey, while husband Eric and her baby survived. Eric sued, claiming the vehicle's airbag killed Tracy. But Ford's attorneys uncovered evidence suggesting Eric may have murdered his wife. 2002. Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit! RC 55517 by Frank W. Abagnale read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Lighthearted autobiography of a high-school dropout from the Bronx who became a master counterfeiter and a millionaire by the age of twenty-one. Describes his successful impersonations throughout the 1960s of an airline pilot, a doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, before being apprehended. Some strong language. 1980. Cries in the Desert RC 56561 by John Glatt read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Chronicles the crimes and trial of David Parker Ray of Sierra County, New Mexico, who for decades abducted women for sadomasochistic torture before murdering them. In 1999 Ray, then fifty-nine, was finally arrested along with his fiancée and daughter as accomplices. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Dark Dreams: A Legendary FBI Profiler Examines Homicide and the Criminal Mind RC 56427 by Roy Hazelwood read by John Hammock 2 cassettes Former agent in FBI's Behavioral Science Unit describes investigative techniques for profiling sexual criminals and cites some past cases. Concludes that aberrant deeds are on the increase due to a climate of tolerance. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America RC 55748 by Erik Larson read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes The author of Isaac's Storm (RC 48811) traces the crimes of Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who preyed on young women during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair in the amazing landscape that architect Daniel H. Burnham created in a mere two years. Bestseller. 2003. Every Knee Shall Bow: The Truth and Tragedy of Ruby Ridge and the Randy Weaver Family RC 55583 by Jess Walter read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Journalist explores the lives of Randy and Vicki Weaver and the influences that led them from Christian fundamentalism to white supremacy. Describes the family's 1992 standoff with federal agents at Ruby Ridge, Idaho; the actions of the U.S. Justice Department; and the subsequent investigation. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. For the Sins of My Father: A Mafia Killer, His Son, and the Legacy of a Mob Life RC 56753 by Albert DeMeo read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Memoir by the son of Mafia hit man Roy DeMeo, who was murdered on his son's seventeenth birthday. Albert describes the gang tutelage he received under his father's affectionate care as well as his own breakdown from post- traumatic stress disorder. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld RC 55088 by Herbert Asbury read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes Uses police records, newspapers, and criminals' memoirs to chronicle the crime permeating New York City in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Includes the history of such notorious neighborhoods as the Bowery, Hell's Kitchen, and Five Points. Some violence and some strong language. 1927. Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case RC 57157 by Chris Crowe read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Account of a fourteen-year-old African American boy from Chicago who was murdered in 1955 while visiting relatives in Mississippi. Emmett Till, accused of flirting with a white woman, was subsequently killed by her husband and brother-in-law, who escaped punishment. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Hate Crime: The Story of a Dragging in Jasper, Texas RC 55294 by Joyce King read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Recounts events leading up to and following the brutal, racially motivated June 1998 killing of an unarmed black man by three white men in East Texas. Delves into the perpetrators' backgrounds, detailing how incarceration in the Texas Prison System helped shape their attitudes. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. "I": The Creation of a Serial Killer RC 55579 by Jack Olsen read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes True-crime writer presents the product of his interviews with Keith Jesperson, the Happy Face Killer. Exploring how Jesperson became a serial murderer, Olsen discusses Jesperson's dysfunctional family and his career as a long- distance truck driver, which gave him access to his victims. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. I Am the Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility RC 56125 by Trisha Meili read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The victim of a 1989 brutal assault and rape in New York City recounts overcoming medical odds to become an inspiration to others suffering massive brain injury. Fourteen years after the attack, Meili discusses the aftermath of her trauma, her rehabilitation, and the reasons for finally going public with her story. Bestseller. 2003. Invisible Eden: A Story of Love and Murder on Cape Cod RC 56502 by Maria Flook read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Reconstruction of events surrounding the still-unsolved murder in January 2002 of forty-six-year-old fashion writer and single mother Christa Worthington in the remote Cape Cod community of Truro, Massachusetts. Examines the high- profile victim's lifestyle, possible suspects—including her toddler's philanderer father, his jilted wife, an ex- prostitute, and even Worthington's own father—and the ensuing investigation. 2003. Last Dance, Last Chance: And Other True Cases RC 55730 by Ann Rule read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Details five murderous criminals, including a Buffalo, New York, plastic surgeon who recklessly operated in his basement, causing the death of a young mother. Once released from jail, he poisoned his wife with a near-fatal dose of arsenic. Sequel to Empty Promise and Other True Cases (RC 51901). Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Murder in Hollywood RC 55572 by Gary C. King read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Details the sordid life of con artist Bonny Lee Bakley, the volatile personality of her husband, actor Robert Blake, and the police investigation into her murder. Some violence. 2001. The Poet and the Murderer: A True Story of Literary Crime and the Art of Forgery RC 56689 by Simon Worrall read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes In 1997, after bringing in $21,000 at auction, the newly discovered Emily Dickinson poem proved a fake—the work of convicted killer and career counterfeit artist Mark Hofmann. With this introduction, Worrall explores Hofmann's life and crimes and the history, forensics, and art of literary forgery. Violence. 2002. Revenge: A Story of Hope RC 55288 by Laura Blumenfeld read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Memoir of a Jewish American reporter, honeymooning in Jerusalem, who seeks retaliation against the Palestinian terrorist who wounded her father a decade earlier. Blumenfeld uses her journalist's credentials to cultivate the shooter's family. But as she pursues her quarry, the impersonal enemy is humanized, and Blumenfeld's perspective shifts dramatically. Some violence. 2002. Street Soldier: My Life as an Enforcer for Whitey Bulger and the Boston Irish Mob RC 57080 by Edward J. MacKenzie and Phyllis Karas read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A former drug dealer for south Boston's Irish mafia head chronicles his violent life of crime. MacKenzie's edgy memoir portrays his abuse in childhood, juvenile delinquency, and the bust that landed him in prison— when mob boss and longtime FBI informant Whitey Bulger turned him in. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Suddenly Gone: The Kansas Murders of Serial Killer Richard Grissom RC 56817 by Dan Mitrione read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Former FBI agent details the 1989 Kansas crime spree of serial killer Richard Grissom Jr., who kidnapped and tortured young women. Grissom's psychological troubles—and a grisly murder he committed as a youth— were revealed in his juvenile record, and such deviant behavior continued into his adulthood. Violence and strong language. 1995. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith RC 56777 by Jon Krakauer read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Traces the origins of Mormonism in an effort to explain certain crimes committed by fundamentalist sect members— including the 1984 murder of Brenda Lafferty and her baby in Utah. Conveys how Brenda's remorseless brother-in-law Dan and his brother Ron believed God ordered them to kill. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. The Yosemite Murders RC 56511 by Dennis McDougal read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Reconstructs the 1999 murders near the California national park of Carole Sund; her fifteen-year-old daughter, Juli; their friend, sixteen-year-old Argentine exchange student Silvina Pelosso; and naturalist Joie Armstrong. Traces the investigation by the authorities and explores the motives of the culprit, handyman Cary Stayner. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Diet and Nutrition Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health RC 55758 by Robert C. Atkins read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes The late physician's last book—following Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (RC 44854)—explains how to permanently maintain an ideal weight by eliminating excess carbohydrates from one's diet. Includes six months of menu plans and recipes as well as success stories by dieters. Bestseller. 2003. Eight Minutes in the Morning: A Simple Way to Start Your Day That Burns Fat and Sheds the Pounds RC 55750 by Jorge Cruise read by John Polk 2 cassettes Online fitness trainer suggests morning exercises to jump- start the body and burn calories throughout the day. Includes routines and diet suggestions. Foreword by Anthony Robbins. Bestseller. 2001. The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss RC 56409 by Arthur Agatston read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Description of a three-phase program developed by a Florida cardiologist to help his overweight patients. The plan involves eating the right carbohydrates and the right fats in order to correct the way the body reacts to foods that previously caused weight problems. Includes suggested menus and recipes. Bestseller. 2003. Suzanne Somers' Fast and Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family! RC 55780 by Suzanne Somers read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Actress advocates cutting carbohydrate intake in order to lose pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Describes her lifestyle program and includes over one hundred simple, quick recipes for the whole family. Companion to Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away (RC 52463) and others. Bestseller. 2002. Drama Butterflies Are Free RC 56808 by Leonard Gershe read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette (Reissue) Play about twenty-year-old Don Baker, born blind, who moves into his own apartment in New York City. He begins a relationship with his carefree actress neighbor, nineteen- year-old divorcée Jill Tanner. When Don's overprotective mother arrives for a surprise visit, she immediately disapproves of his new friend. Some strong language. 1969. Murder in the Cathedral RC 55554 by T.S. Eliot read by George Holmes 1 cassette A verse play by Nobel Prize-winner T.S. Eliot (1888–1965) about the 1170 murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, at the royal behest of Henry II. Concerns issues of faith, politics, and the common good. 1935. Old Money RC 56602 by Wendy Wasserstein read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Satirical comedy of manners by the playwright who won a Pulitzer Prize for The Heidi Chronicles (RC 54526) in 1989. Portrays wealthy New Yorkers in two different eras—the early and the late twentieth century—who encounter similar problems despite the decades that separate them. 2002. Twelve Angry Men RC 54790 by Reginald Rose read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette On a hot summer afternoon in New York City in 1957, twelve members of a jury deliberate the fate of a young man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father. Eleven jurors believe the case presents no reasonable doubt, but one disagrees. 1955. Education All Girls: Single-Sex Education and Why It Matters RC 56447 by Karen Stabiner read by Andrea Frierson-Toney 3 cassettes During the 1998–99 school year an investigative reporter examines two contrasting all-girl schools—a private, elite facility in Los Angeles and a public school for the economically disadvantaged in New York City. Reports on academic, social, and sports events throughout the year and interviews teachers, students, and their families. 2002. The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn from Each Other RC 57143 by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Harvard professor of education examines the dynamics of parent-teacher conferences from the standpoint of both parties, whose relationships are often adversarial and competitive rather than collaborative and empathetic. Suggests ways to make these meetings more productive, especially when broader cultural priorities and values are involved, and to improve home-school connections. 2003. The Essential Fifty-Five: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child RC 56872 by Ron Clark read by John Richardson 1 cassette A dedicated teacher makes recommendations encouraging politeness, discipline, respect, and generosity to help children become better individuals as well as better students. He recounts his own classroom experiences supporting the suggested rules. Bestseller. 2003. In Schools We Trust: Creating Communities of Learning in an Era of Testing and Standardization RC 57149 by Deborah Meier read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Founder of alternative public schools argues strongly against standardized tests as irrelevant and invalid methods of assessment. Offers model solutions in the form of small, intimate communities of learning where trust can evolve between educators, parents, and students. Passionate plea for educa-tional reform. 2002. The New Public School Parent: How to Get the Best Education for Your Child RC 56038 by Bob Chase read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes A guide to help parents to evaluate their children's teachers and school environments and to advocate for the appropriate education. Provides information on learning disabilities, gifted programs, standardized testing, and school choice, and gives advice for coping with bullying and related problems. 2002. Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level RC 56204 by Sally Shaywitz read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Yale neuroscientist and physician specializing in learning disorders explains the biological basis for difficulties in reading. Synthesizes the latest research and explains how dyslexic children can be taught to become good readers. Includes a grade-by-grade program and activities for parents to implement, and suggests ways to raise a child's self-esteem. 2003. School Violence RC 56316 edited by Bryan J. Grapes read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Series of essays contemplating the problem of school violence in both urban and suburban settings. Discusses theories about causes of violence in schools and how to prevent it. Also includes personal narratives of victims of violence. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000. Family Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know about Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask): The Secrets to Surviving Your Child's Sexual Development from Birth to the Teens RC 56213 by Justin Richardson and Mark A. Schuster read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes A child psychiatrist and a pediatrician offer a guide to parents that could help them to introduce and discuss sexual issues at the right age. 2003. The F Word: How to Survive Your Family RC 55047 by Louie Anderson read by Louie Anderson 1 cassette Stand-up comedian, host of Family Feud and author of Dear Dad(RC 32893), offers forty-nine tips for getting along in family situations. Interwoven are anecdotes from Anderson's own experience with ten siblings and an alcoholic father. Some strong language. 2002. "Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager RC 56033 by Anthony E. Wolf read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Clinical psychologist humorously offers advice on disciplining teenagers and confronting such issues as peer pressure, the dangers of the Internet, sexuality, substance abuse, and school problems. Wolf presents typical scenarios and suggests methods of communication that might encourage teens to internalize parental values. Some strong language. 2002. The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer RC 55987 by Harvey Karp read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Pediatrician's advice to parents on calming newborns who are experiencing a "fourth trimester" while adapting to a new world. Recommends five steps, designed to imitate the uterus, that will calm an infant. 2002. How to Keep Your Teenager out of Trouble and What to Do if You Can't RC 56090 by Neil I. Bernstein read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Psychologist details the skills parents need to successfully guide their child through the teen years. Explains how to set limits, communicate, instill morals, and deal with school and peer pressure. Gives examples from his practice and recommends when to seek professional help. 2001. The Kennedy Curse: Why America's First Family Has Been Haunted by Tragedy for One Hundred and Fifty Years RC 56880 by Edward Klein read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Author of Just Jackie (RC 49210) explores the self- destructive behavior patterns of the Kennedy clan that have frequently led to tragedy. Chronicles the ill fortunes of various family members from the first immigrants to America to John Jr. and his "doomed" marriage to Carolyn Bessette. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Paranoid Parenting: Why Ignoring the Experts May Be Best for Your Child RC 56212 by Frank Furedi read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Sociologist encourages parents to disregard alarmist, often contradictory advice from child development experts and instead to believe in their own "innate capacity" to raise children. Citing numerous studies, Furedi analyzes how politics, corporations, and the media fuel parental anxieties and assesses the consequences of overly vigilant supervision. 2002. Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence RC 55407 by Rosalind Wiseman read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Advice to parents on raising teenage daughters and helping them handle the pitfalls that they may face. Cautions that "girls can be each other's worst enemies" and gives scenarios where adults can help. 2002. The Teen Health Book: A Parents' Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being RC 56197 by Ralph I. López read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes Physician addresses parents using examples from his practice dealing with physical and emotional concerns of teenagers. Includes information on the onset of puberty, lifestyle and sexual issues, sports injuries, and potential disorders including substance abuse. 2002. The Tween Years: A Parent's Guide for Surviving Those Terrific, Turbulent, and Trying Times between Childhood and Adolescence RC 55917 by Donna G. Corwin read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Advice to parents on helping children cope with the physical, social, and psychological changes of late childhood (approximately ages ten through thirteen) as they head into their teens. 1999. Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! Loving Your Kid without Losing Your Mind RC 55891 by Michael J. Bradley read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Psychologist includes recent research on teen brain development with practical, sound advice for parents, who are still the biggest influence on their children. Suggests new skills for communicating with adolescents in a "value- damaged" culture and offers guidance for getting professional help. Some strong language. 2002. Folklore and Mythology The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales RC 56123 edited by Maria Tatar read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Twenty-six folk tales with universal currency in the Western world. Introductory commentary and annotations to salient passages in each story enrich understanding by providing cultural, historical, and psychological context. 2002. Greek Gods and Heroes RC 56754 retold by Robert Graves read by Janis Gray 1 cassette (Reissue) A retelling of familiar Greek myths including the legends of Orpheus, King Midas, Theseus, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and many others. 1960. Greek Myths RC 56074 retold by Robert Graves read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Covers the creation myths; the legends of the great Olympians; the Theseus, Oedipus, and Heracles cycles; the Argonaut voyage; the tale of Troy; and more. Contains references to the classical sources and includes inter- pretations of myths in light of archaeological and anthropological research. 1955. Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories RC 56309 by H.C. Andersen read by Jill Fox 8 cassettes in 2 containers The entire collection of Hans Christian Andersen's stories. Translated into modern English in 1974 by bilingual Danish author Erik Christian Haugaard, following the text and sequence of Andersen's original 1874 Danish edition. 1874. The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living RC 54552 by Joseph M. Marshall read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Twelve traditional tales and allegories told by Lakota elders to impart tribal wisdom on ethics and character. Each story illustrates a virtue such as humility, respect, sacrifice, and honesty. In "The Story of the Thunders" a jealous first wife tells how foolishness can lead to wisdom. 2001. Mules and Men RC 55230 by Zora Neale Hurston read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes This collection of seventy African American folktales and voodoo rituals resulted from the author's travels across the southern United States in the late 1920s. Along with the folklore, Hurston includes an account of her experiences as a collector. She records the stories in the dialects spoken at the time. Some strong language. 1935. Prophecies: 4,000 Years of Prophets, Visionaries, and Predictions RC 57015 by read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes An overview of prophetic traditions of world cultures. Discusses China's Yi Jing, the Aztec calendar, and African divination as well as forecasts from outstanding seers like Nostradamus and the Cumaean Sibyl. Each chapter corresponds to a source of prognostication including divine inspiration, dreams, secular clairvoyance, and logical reasoning. 2002. Government and Politics Boy Genius: Karl Rove, the Brains behind the Remarkable Political Triumph of George W. Bush RC 55868 by Lou Dubose and Jan Reid read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Biography of George W. Bush's campaign advisor Karl Rove, who guided Bush first into the governorship of Texas and later into the presidency. Traces Rove's career as a political consultant, his transformation of Texas into a Republican stronghold, and his successes in the 2002 midterm elections. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI RC 55193 by Ronald Kessler read by Tom Burch 4 cassettes Comprehensive history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from its beginning in 1908 through the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks and the war on terrorism. Assesses the bureau's failures and accomplishments, including the Watergate scandal and the Waco disaster. By the author of The FBI (RC 37795). Some strong language. 2002. Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America RC 57075 by Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Examines the impact and legacy of Bush administration policy. Critically dissects the two tax cuts, environmental issues, financial scandals, education and foreign policy, civil and workers' rights, and workplace standards. Offers suggestions for economic and political reform. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The China Threat: How the People's Republic Targets America RC 55297 by Bill Gertz read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Reporter and author of Betrayal (RC 48196) presents government documents in evidence of Chinese espionage and support of terrorism aimed at forcing the United States out of Asia. Argues that the Clinton-Gore administration's policies enabled China to threaten America's national security and world stability. 2000. The Clinton Wars RC 56243 by Sidney Blumenthal read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes Firsthand account of Bill Clinton's presidency (1993–-2001) by a former senior advisor. After recalling his first encounter with the Clintons in 1987 and the 1992 campaign, Blumenthal details the political conflicts and personal struggles that defined the Clinton White House. Provides perspective on the nature of the American presidency. Bestseller. 2003. Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story RC 56035 by Antonia Felix read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Biography of the forty-third U.S. president's national security advisor based on interviews with friends, family, and colleagues. Traces her rise to power from her 1954 birth in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, to her executive post in the George W. Bush White House. 2002. Dereliction of Duty: The Eyewitness Account of How Bill Clinton Compromised America's National Security RC 56124 by Robert "Buzz" Patterson read by Tom Burch 1 cassette Military aide to the former president holds that "responsibility, commitment, and honor" and the "obligations of command and leadership" were missing in the Clinton White House. Patterson claims that certain events and decisions involving defense, intelligence, and foreign policy left the nation vulnerable to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bestseller. 2003. Dreaming War: Blood for Oil and the Cheney-Bush Junta RC 55728 by Gore Vidal read by Roy Avers 1 cassette Novelist and essayist Vidal draws on his store of American history and political lore to expound views on America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Denounces the Bush-Cheney administration, claiming that it has been led by corporate interests and imperialist ideology into military operations with dangerous long-term consequences. Bestseller. 2002. First among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life RC 57142 by Kenneth W. Starr read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Former solicitor general and independent counsel addresses key Supreme Court decisions made since justice Earl Warren's 1969 departure. Starr explores the evolution of judicial philosophies and profiles the leadership roles of individual justices. He evaluates the most contentious issues, including abortion, affirmative action, and the 2000 presidential election. 2002. Fraud of the Century: Rutherford B. Hayes, Samuel Tilden, and the Stolen Election of 1876 RC 56458 by Roy Morris read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Traces the post-Civil War presidential election, which in America's centenary year pitted Ohio Republican governor Rutherford Hayes against New York Democratic governor Samuel Tilden. An electoral commission declared Hayes the winner after disputed southern returns and four months of backroom political intrigue by both parties. 2003. The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad RC 56018 by Fareed Zakaria read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Foreign policy analyst advocates a reexamination of the relationship between democracy and liberty, arguing that democracy should not be thrust unthinkingly upon populations without experience in this form of government. Discusses the American system, its evolution, and its influence on other countries and their political problems and aspirations. Bestseller. 2003. Hatred's Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism RC 55888 by Dore Gold read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations discusses the hidden political agenda of Saudi Arabia. Concludes that the radical Islamic creed of Wahhabism has influenced Saudi rulers to support global terrorists, including Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda. 2003. How Democratic Is the American Constitution? RC 55674 by Robert A. Dahl read by David Toney 1 cassette Yale University political science professor challenges the adequacy of the United States Constitution to protect in reality the fairness it promises. Criticizes the electoral college and the inequality of representation in the Senate and proposes new ways to think about the problems of American democracy. 2001. Invasion: How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores RC 56000 by Michelle Malkin read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes First-generation American and Fox News Channel commentator denounces America's lax immigration policies, blaming the system for the September 11, 2001, attacks. Malkin argues that government corruption, corporate special interests, and inconsistent enforcement allow criminals to exploit immigration laws. She demands better tracking procedures and the use of immigrant profiling. Some violence. 2002. Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together with Additional Views RC 56474 by U.S. Congress read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes Official U.S. government report on efforts of American intelligence agencies charged with protecting national security. 2002. Lies (and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them): A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right RC 56939 by Al Franken read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations (RC 41786) satirically condemns conservative politicians, including those in the George W. Bush administration, and their supporters. Attacks right-wing policies and accusations of liberal bias in the mainstream media. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Living History RC 55882 by Hillary Rodham Clinton read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Former first lady's memoir of eight years in the White House that, she says, "tested my faith and political beliefs, my marriage and our nation's Constitution." Discusses how she and President Bill Clinton faced political opposition, legal challenges, personal tragedies, and the scandal of the Monica Lewinsky case. Bestseller. 2003. Persecution: How Liberals Are Waging War against Christianity RC 57012 by David Limbaugh read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes The author of Absolute Power (RC 52167) "chronicles discrimination against Christians in American society." Asserts that the U.S. Constitution's "separation of church and state" is misinterpreted and that liberals practice religious bigotry while preaching "secular humanism." Bestseller. 2003. Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political Corruption Are Undermining America RC 55757 by Arianna Huffington read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Political commentator exposes an unethical alliance of CEOs, politicians, lobbyists, and investment bankers. Huffington details corporate scandals, like Enron's, that have manipulated employees, watchdog public interest groups, and the government. She demands tough reform beyond the Corporate Responsibility Act signed by President Bush in 2002. Bestseller. 2003. Power Plays: Win or Lose—How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game RC 55442 by Dick Morris read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Fox television network political analyst identifies six strategies used by politicians throughout history. Morris presents twenty case studies—from Lincoln's Civil War tactics to Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign—assessing successes and failures in each. Includes commentary on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the U.S. government's response. 2002. The Presidential Difference: Leadership Style from FDR to Clinton RC 56713 by Fred I. Greenstein read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Presidential scholar assesses American presidents from Franklin Delano Roosevelt through Bill Clinton using the elements of public communication, organizational capacity, political skill, vision, cognitive style, and emotional intelligence to analyze their effective- ness. 2000. Principles for a Free Society: Reconciling Individual Liberty with the Common Good RC 54694 by Richard A. Epstein read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes A legal scholar makes the libertarian case for limited government and laissez-faire capitalism. Examines a range of public policy issues. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the public and private sectors for reaching collective solutions. 1998. Protecting America's Health: The FDA, Business, and One Hundred Years of Regulation RC 56221 by Philip J. Hilts read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes An account tracing the evolution of the federal Food and Drug Administration from its creation in 1906 under President Theodore Roosevelt into the "most important regulatory agency in the world." Describes the agency's duties and accomplishments, the influence of partisan politics, and various scandals and mishaps. Some strong language. 2003. Reagan's War: The Epic Story of His Forty-Year Struggle and Final Triumph over Communism RC 55905 by Peter Schweizer read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Chronicles Ronald Reagan's fight against communism from his days as an actor and as governor of California. Analyzes his influence on the subsequent change of U.S. foreign policy from containment to confrontation during his presidency. 2002. The Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush RC 55531 by David Frum read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Former presidential speechwriter and author of Dead Right (RC 40664) discusses the time he spent working in George W. Bush's White House. Describes the president's thinking as well as his weaknesses and strengths, and explains why he believes Bush became "superb as a wartime leader." Bestseller. 2003. Rogue Nation: American Unilateralism and the Failure of Good Intentions RC 57090 by Clyde Prestowitz read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Economic strategist explores the roots of American unilateralism and its influence on recent policy decisions regarding trade, energy, global warming, arms control, and the Israel-Palestine question. Prestowitz explains how one- sided U.S. actions are frequently misinterpreted by the global community and have increasingly alienated foreign countries. He urges pursuit of multilateral solutions. 2003. The Russia Hand: A Memoir of Presidential Diplomacy RC 55208 by Strobe Talbott read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Diplomatic memoir by the former deputy secretary of state and top Clinton advisor on Soviet affairs. Details the close relationship between presidents Clinton and Yeltsin during the post- Cold War years and the vested interest the U.S. had in aiding Russian transition from a communist state to a fledgling democracy. 2002. Shut Up and Sing: How Elites from Hollywood, Politics, and the U.N. Are Subverting America RC 57013 by Laura Ingraham read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes Political commentator and radio talk-show host decries self-styled "elite" groups who believe themselves superior to those with traditional American values. Singles out mainstream media, academic intellectuals, and showbiz celebrities as well as the United Nations and antireligious and pro-immigration supporters. Bestseller. 2003. Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude RC 56879 by Robert Baer read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Former CIA employee and author of See No Evil (RC 53770) documentsthe misrule of the Al Sa'ud family of Saudi Arabia, their support of terrorists, and the American government's complicity in the pursuit of cheap oil. Also investigates the "root causes of violence" in the Middle East. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Spy: The Inside Story of How the FBI's Robert Hanssen Betrayed America by David Wise read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Details the life and career of FBI counterintelligence agent Robert Hanssen, who spied for the Russians for more than twenty years. Uses interviews with Hanssen's colleagues, family, and psychiatrist to ascertain the motives behind his betrayal. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator RC 55692 by Orrin Hatch read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Republican United States senator from Utah recounts his political experiences, beginning in 1976. Hatch discusses his role in the 1991 Clarence Thomas hearings, his stance against abortion, and the stem-cell research controversy. Also explores what it takes to run for president and explains why he withdrew from the 2000 race. 2002. Treason: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism RC 56497 by Ann Coulter read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Conservative commentator and the author of Slander (RC 54437) continues her analysis of liberal politics, arguing that Democrats work against American interests and "whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy." Discusses McCarthyism, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Bestseller. 2003. Useful Idiots: How Liberals Got It Wrong in the Cold War and Still Blame America First RC 56776 by Mona Charen read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Conservative commentator reproaches left-liberal public figures for pro-Communist apologetics during the Cold War and beyond. Cites instances of liberals' sympathies with discredited regimes in Vietnam, the Soviet Union, and Cuba, and rejects leftist criticism of the American administration's handling of the Elian Gonzalez affair and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bestseller. 2003. Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos RC 56244 by Robert D. Kaplan read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Journalist focuses on present and future geopolitics, emphasizing lessons from selected classic philosophers—Sun- Tzu, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Kant—and contemporary scholars. Examines such issues in ancient and modern international relations as war, strategy, power, and morality—which need to be addressed in the twenty-first century. Bestseller. 2002. What Color Is a Conservative? My Life and My Politics RC 55970 by J.C. Watts read by John Hammock 3 cassettes Autobiography by Oklahoma politician, for years the only African American Republican in Congress. Describes his childhood and football career, his conservative political and personal beliefs, his decision not to seek another term in 2002, and his strategy to make America a better place. Some strong language. 2002. When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism RC 55341 by Bill Maher read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Iconoclastic television talk-show host offers strong opinions on the United States government's domestic policies in the war on terrorism. Some of the targets Maher aims at with earnestness and sardonic humor are airport security, gas guzzlers, political correctness, and offshore tax dodges. Strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Who's Looking Out for You? RC 57006 by Bill O'Reilly read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Television commentator advises people to become problem solvers by developing "the ability to recognize who really cares about you as a person—and who does not." Contends that the government, media, church hierarchy, and big business are not looking out for ordinary Americans and hence are failing them. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Why We Fight: Moral Clarity and the War on Terrorism RC 56174 by William J. Bennett read by Roy Avers 1 cassette Supporting the war on terrorism, conservative commentator Bennett outlines moral justifications for America's military response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. Presenting America as a country worth fighting for, he berates groups that question military retaliation, claiming they undermine national confidence. Also discusses Islam and U.S. policies toward Israel. 2002. Why America Slept: The Failure to Prevent 9/11 RC 56938 by Gerald Posner read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Posner examines factors that facilitated the attacks of September 11, 2001. He points to suppression of information by other governments, infighting between the CIA and FBI, missed terrorist signals, and failure to take seriously the initial World Trade Center bombing and other warnings. Some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir RC 56852 by John McCain read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Political recollections of former Vietnam POW and Arizona senator John McCain. Beginning where his 1999 memoir Faith of My Fathers (RC 48807) left off, McCain talks candidly about his political career, his understanding of American values, and the role models that have guided him. 2002. Hobbies and Crafts Handcrafted Soap RC 56092 by Delores Boone read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Describes the hot-process method of using an indirect heat source such as a slow cooker, an oven, or a double boiler to make luxurious soap at home. Includes instructions for twenty-eight recipes that can be personalized by adding oils, fragrances, and colors. 2002. The Houseplant Encyclopedia RC 55960 by Maggie Stuckey read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Explains how to grow over eighty kinds of indoor plants, and includes techniques for watering, repotting, and cultivating. Offers tips for purchasing the right flora for each location in the house and suggests ideas for terrariums and dish gardens. 1993. Knitting and Crochet for the Physically Handicapped and Elderly RC 55543 by Shelagh Hollingworth read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes (Reissue) Describes how those with limited dexterity can knit and crochet for their own enjoyment. Includes thirty-three knitting patterns and eighteen crochet patterns for a variety of hats, scarves, gloves, socks, underwear, and jackets that are easy to put on and take off. 1981. Sew Simple Squares: More than Twenty-Five Fearless Sewing Projects for Your Home RC 56301 by Kathy Peterson read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Television craft show hostess presents easy projects to make using ready-made fabric squares or those cut with a rotary cutter. Provides step-by-step instructions for creating pillows, window treatments, bed covers, and more. Each project is graded for difficulty, and includes a list of necessary supplies. 2003. Vogue Knitting: Quick Knits RC 56546 edited by Trisha Malcolm read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Anthology of over fifty projects—mostly for women's garments, a few for men and boys. The term "fast and easy styles" refers to using chunky yarns and large needles since basic knitting skills and some experience are assumed. 2002. Woodworker's Hand Tools: An Essential Guide RC 55981 by Rick Peters read by Erik Synnestvedt 1 cassette Peters offers practical information for choosing and using the right hand tool for various woodworking tasks, from measuring and cutting to shaping and assembling. Provides specific instructions for the care and use of tools. 2001. Holidays Celebrations: The Complete Book of American Holidays RC 55381 by Robert J. Myers read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Hallmark Cards presents a detailed history and description of forty-five holidays and holy days celebrated in the United States, giving brief summaries of fifteen more. Includes widely observed celebrations such as Thanks-giving and Christmas as well as regional observations, religious feast days, and ethnic festivals. 1972 . Christmas: Traditions, Celebrations, and Food across Europe RC 55984 by Stella Ross Collins read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Discusses the observance of Christmas in more than forty European countries. Also covers Advent, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, Epiphany, and New Year's traditions. Provides information on decorating for the season and offers recipes from the various cultures. 1999. Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas RC 54634 by Bill McKibben read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette The author of The Age of Missing Information (RC 40250) and other books about simplifying one's life traces the evolution of Christmas celebrations in America. Advocates returning to traditional pleasures while minimizing the commercial aspects of the holiday. Gives examples from his church's program. 1998. Joy of Cooking Christmas Cookies RC 55427 by Irma S. Rombauer and others read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Collection of over seventy-five recipes for various types of cookies including bar, drop, rolled, filled, hand shaped, and molded. Also shares recipes for icings and glazes and holiday drinks such as eggnog, hot cocoa, espresso, and mulled cider. 1996. Humor The Bear in the Attic RC 55676 by Patrick F. McManus read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Thirty-six humorous sketches about adventures and mishaps while hunting, fishing, and camping in the great outdoors. In the title piece, McManus entertains his granddaughter by recalling some childhood hijinks with a bear named Pooky who hibernated in his attic. 2002. Everything and a Kite RC 54615 by Ray Romano read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette Stand-up comedian and star of television show Everybody Loves Raymond describes his family life in humorous anecdotes, encompassing a childhood in Queens, New York; marriage; parenthood with twins; and aging. Strong language. 1998. Live from New York: An Uncensored History of "Saturday Night Live" RC 55275 by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller read by Barry Bernson 4 cassettes Oral history of television show Saturday Night Live, which first premiered in 1975. Describes the many feuds and love affairs among the various writers, performers, guest hosts, and executives. Includes interviews with Lorne Michaels, Dan Aykroyd, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, and dozens more. Strong language. Bestseller. 2002. More Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor RC 55823 edited by Michael J. Rosen read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes Anthology of previously published American comic writing. Andy Borowitz summarizes Iowa's campaign for the 2000 presidential election, Tim Harrod proposes "Audio-books for the Deaf," and Steve Martin discusses his own autobiography. Concludes with zany questions for reading groups. Sequel to Mirth of a Nation (RC 51709). 2002. Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President: Wit and Wisdom from the Front Row at the White House RC 54800 by Helen Thomas read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes Longtime White House correspondent relates anecdotes about the nine presidents she's covered, from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush, as well as the jokes and verbal sparring she enjoyed with them. 2002. Inspiration Advice on Dying: And Living a Better Life RC 56568 by the Dalai Lama read by Ted Stoddard 1 cassette The Dalai Lama draws upon a seventeenth-century poem, credited to the First Panchen Lama, to explore the eight stages of death. For each stage he discusses how to enrich life on earth, prepare for death, and die without fear. Translated and edited by Buddhist scholar Jeffrey Hopkins. 2002. The Best Spiritual Writing, 2002 RC 55688 edited by Philip Zaleski read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Anthology of poetry and prose about art, intimacy, prayer, love, meditation, and faith selected from works bysuch authors as Toni Morrison, Bill McKibben, Czeslaw Milosz, Wendell Berry, Seamus Heaney, Barry Lopez, Philip Levine, and Harvey Cox. 2002. Everyday Grace: Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness, and Making Miracles RC 55534 by Marianne Williamson read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Asserts that individuals can cultivate their internal mystical powers in the midst of the difficulties of daily life. Williamson posits that people can use positive mental energy to transcend everything from grief, guilt, and jealousy to boredom, anxiety, and despondency. Bestseller. 2002. The Healing of Sorrow RC 56750 by Norman Vincent Peale read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) Collection of thoughts on love, death, and immortality designed to help people deal with the loss of a loved one. Includes selections from the Bible, hymns, and poetry. 1966. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment RC 55646 by Eckhart Tolle read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Using a question-and-answer format, Eckhart seeks to show that people carry within them a "seed of enlightenment" that can help them find their true wealth—the "radiant joy of Being and the . . . peace that comes with it." Bestseller. 1999. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? RC 55648 by Rick Warren read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Christian minister provides a guide to a forty-day spiritual journey to help readers discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Uses biblical references and describes the benefits of changing one's perspective. Bestseller. 2002. Running with the Giants: What Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know about Life and Leadership RC 55101 by John C. Maxwell read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Presents lessons suitable for the twenty-first century from ten characters of the biblical Old Testament. Includes the stories of Noah, Moses, Rebekah, Abraham, David, and a servant girl to illustrate noble words and actions. Includes discussion guides. 2002. Journalism and the Media Floating off the Page: The Best Stories from the Wall Street Journal's "Middle Column" RC 57335 edited by Ken Wells read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Wall Street Journal feature editor selects over sixty memorable articles from the newspaper's offbeat, front- page column, devoted since 1941 to any staff writer's capricious digression. Often humorous, sometimes serious, and usually under fifteen hundred words, stories cover various topics from vegetarian pets to the case for short- sleeve dress shirts. 2002. No Borders: A Journalist's Search for Home by Jorge Ramos read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Autobiography of Emmy award-winning anchorman for Noticiero Univisión, America's largest and highest-rated nightly newscast in Spanish. Ramos depicts his life and journalistic career from theviewpoint of a Hispanic immigrant living between two worlds and in constant search of a place to truly call home. 2002. Paige by Paige: A Year of Trading Spaces RC 56923 by Paige Davis read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Host of television's popular decorating show Trading Spaces describes a year in the lives of the cast and crew as they crisscross the United States. Beginning in June 2002 with the third season, Paige offers behind-the-scenes information on taping the episodes, various designers, decorating mishaps, and unveiling newly finished rooms. Bestseller. 2003. Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President: Wit and Wisdom from the Front Row at the White House RC 54800 by Helen Thomas read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes Longtime White House correspondent relates anecdotes about the nine presidents she's covered, from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush, as well as the jokes and verbal sparring she enjoyed with them. 2002. This Just In: What I Couldn't Tell You on TV RC 55649 by Bob Schieffer read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Anchor of Face the Nation offers a behind-the-scenes account of his more than forty years in journalism, including coverage of the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, and Capitol Hill. He also discusses his reporting of Kennedy's assassination, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, Watergate, and September 11, 2001. Bestseller. 2003. Language Junk English RC 54642 by Ken Smith read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette An alphabetically arranged inventory of contemporary English-language grammatical humbug and empty rhetoric. With a light touch attacks clichés, euphemisms, and jargon, giving examples culled from everyday newspaper, magazine, radio, and TV usage—such as "smartize" and "impactful." Also explores technology and warfare vocabularies. Insists that words be used according to their proper meanings. 2001. The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language RC 55716 by John H. McWhorter read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Professor of linguistics theorizes that the six thousand languages and variants spoken in the modern world evolved from a single original ancestor. Draws on linguistic theory, geography, history, and pop culture to explore the processes by which sounds, sentence patterns, and word meanings change in the unending development of language. 2001. Legal Issues The Bakke Case: Quotas in College Admissions RC 57194 by Susan Banfield read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Discusses the 1970s case brought by a white male student challenging the affirmative action policy used in admitting students to the University of California medical school. Reviews the divided Supreme Court ruling in 1978 for Bakke, the continuing debate over preferential admission standards, and remaining unanswered questions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Joyce Ann Brown: Justice Denied by Joyce Ann Brown read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Experiences of an African American Texas woman wrongly convicted of robbery and murder in 1980. Brown recounts the bewildering criminal trial that resulted in a life sentence, her nightmare behind bars, and her nine-year struggle to prove her innocence. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1990. The Law and Your Legal Rights: A Bilingual Guide to Everyday Legal Issues / La Ley y Sus Derechos Legales: Un Manual Bilingüe para Asuntos Legales Cotidianos by Jess J. Araujo read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes Provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system. Explains court procedures and laws governing contracts, consumers, benefit programs, professional ethics, bankruptcy, wills and trusts, the workplace, landlords and tenants, the family, motor vehicles, crime, immigration, accidents, and personal injury. Bilingual book in English and Spanish. (Presenta una introducción al sistema legal de los Estados Unidos. Explica el sistema judicial y los leyes que gobiernan los contractos, el consumidor, los programas de beneficios, la ética profesional, la bancarrota, los testamentos y fideicomisos, el lugar de trabajo, las relaciones entre arrendador y arrendatario, la familia, los vehículos motorizados, el crimen, la inmigración y los daños personales. Edición bilingüe en inglés y español.) 1998. The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice by Sandra Day O'Connor read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes The first female Supreme Court justice—and author of a bestselling memoir Lazy B (RC 53655)—reflects on the evolution of the American legal system, her experiences on the bench, and some landmark cases. Discusses former justices, the changing role of women, and the rule of law in the twenty-first century. 2003. Stay the Hand of Vengeance: The Politics of War Crimes Tribunals RC 56524 by Gary Jonathan Bass read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Drawing on primary sources, archival research, and interviews, a Princeton professor explains the politics behind the prosecution of war criminals, describing the complex interaction of law and international affairs. Citing cases, including the Nuremberg Nazi war crimes trials, Bass examines the legal and diplomatic challenges in seeking to punish perpetrators of atrocities. 2000. Literature The Best American Essays, 2002 RC 55452 edited by Stephen Jay Gould read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Twenty-four essays selected and introduced by Gould shortly before his death. He includes several early essays on the September 11, 2001, attacks because they mark a defining historical moment. Others cover confessional writings on medical topics, politics, and viewpoints on the arts. 2002. For the Love of Books: One Hundred Fifteen Celebrated Writers on the Books They Love Most RC 55283 compiled by Ronald B. Shwartz read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In brief essays, 115 writers—mostly American, British, and Canadian—identify three to six works that influenced or affected them most deeply and explain why. Respondents to editor Shwartz's invitation, arranged alphabetically, include Dave Barry, Rita Dove, Penelope Fitzgerald, Pete Hamill, Elmore Leonard, Ved Mehta, Joyce Carol Oates, Mario Puzo, and Kurt Vonnegut. 1999. Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds RC 55349 by Harold Bloom read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes Hoping to "activate the genius of appreciation" in his readers, a prolific critic and professor explores literary excellence through the ages by examining the works of one hundred writers. Arranged in groups of five, Bloom's genius authors are presented in historical and cultural context. 2002. Iris Murdoch: A Life RC 55384 by Peter J. Conradi read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes Authorized biography of the British writer and philosopher, placing her in the cultural and intellectual context of the mid-twentieth century. Focuses on Murdoch's formative years, the period 1919 to 1956. Discusses her work in general terms, rather than in-depth criticism, as part of her life experience. 2001. A Patriot's Handbook: Songs, Poems, Stories, and Speeches Celebrating the Land We Love RC 56506 selected by Caroline Kennedy read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes Anthology compiled by the bestselling editor of Profiles in Courage for Our Time (RC 54830) champions the enduring power of freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness: the ideals inspiring our country. Kennedy's "collage of America" is intended for families and arranged by themes, including the flag, war and peace, and opportunity. Bestseller. 2003. The Pushcart Prize XXVII: Best of the Small Presses, 2003 RC 56211 edited by Bill Henderson read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Works by sixty-seven authors from fifty-two presses. A selection of the year's best poems, short stories, essays, and memoirs, many by writers new to the series. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Shakespeare and Tragedy RC 55701 by John Bayley read by Norman Barrs 2 cassettes (Reissue) Discusses the Roman plays "Troilus and Cressida" and "Timon of Athens," as well as the four major tragedies. Bayley shows how Shakespeare's most successful tragic effects hinge on the artistic distance between the author and his creations. 1981. Marriage and Sex Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex but Were Afraid to Ask by David Reuben read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Updated edition of classic text about human sexuality. Physician answers questions regarding anatomy, sexual intercourse, homosexuality, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, menopause, and sex in later life. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know about Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask): The Secrets to Surviving Your Child's Sexual Development from Birth to the Teens RC 56213 by Justin Richardson and Mark A. Schuster read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes A child psychiatrist and a pediatrician offer a guide to parents that could help them to introduce and discuss sexual issues at the right age. 2003. The Hard Questions: One Hundred Questions to Ask before You Say "I Do" RC 55762 by Susan Piver read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Exercises for couples contemplating marriage to help gain a deeper understanding of each other and strengthen intimate bonds. Topics range from money and sex to having children and organizing a home. Bestseller. 2000. More Joy: A Lovemaking Companion to The Joy of Sex RC 57167 by Alex Comfort read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Emphasizes human relationships between sex partners and considers sexuality as a source of personal growth. Discusses body language, concerns of the elderly or those with special needs, and ways to overcome sexual hangups. Revises and updates original 1973 edition. Companion to The Joy of Sex (RC 57129). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1986. The New Joy of Sex RC 57129 by Alex Comfort read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Updates the classic guide to sex, first published in 1972, stressing the refinements and enjoyment of lovemaking. Describes sexual techniques aimed at adding zest and variety to erotic relations between men and women. Discusses AIDS and other health issues. Companion to More Joy of Sex (RC 57167). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Medicine and Health Aboman's Guide to Survival and Self-Reliance: Practical Skills for Interesting Times RC 56439 by J.A. Bigley read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Advice on how to deal with challenges presented by unexpected equipment breakdowns, weather disasters, and other such events. The manual contains information on preparing for emergencies, troubleshooting household problems, and maintaining health through alternative medicine and herbal remedies. Also highlights wilderness survival skills. 2002. After Breast Cancer: A Common-Sense Guide to Life after Treatment RC 57017 by Hester Hill Schnipper read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Oncology social worker and breast cancer survivor discusses the emotional and physical concerns of women after they complete medical treatment and are considered "well." Covers topics such as fears of recurrence, hormonal and alternative therapies, hair loss, weight problems, sexuality, relationships with family and friends, professional issues, and finances. 2003. American Lung Association Seven Steps to a Smoke-Free Life RC 56645 by Edwin B. Fisher read by Geoffrey Centlivre 2 cassettes Guide to quitting smoking based on the American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking program. Recommends identifying individual reasons for addiction to personalize a plan that can be used with other cessation techniques. The seven-step process addresses how to cope with cravings, keep off extra weight, avoid setbacks, and survive after "quit day." 1998. American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care RC 56181 read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Step-by-step family guide for dealing with injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies, including instructions for administering CPR and first aid, and treating sports injuries. Also offers advice on how to safeguard one's home and plan ahead. 2000. The Autoimmune Connection: Essential Information for Women on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting On with Your Life RC 56259 by Rita Baron-Faust and Jill P. Buyon read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes The authors discuss over twenty autoimmune diseases in women and explain how they interact with hormones. Includes information on testing and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid irregularities, skin disorders, type 1 diabetes, bowel diseases, multiple sclerosis, blood and liver problems, and other conditions. 2003. Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause RC 57110 by Ann Louise Gittleman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Revised edition of 1998 work explains the symptoms of perimenopause, including hypothyroidism. Suggests natural remedies such as dietary changes and herbal and vitamin supplements. Provides sample menus. Also describes how long-term hormone replacement research was halted in 2002 because of the therapy's cancer risk. Bestseller. 2003. Bittersweet: Diabetes, Insulin, and the Transformation of Illness RC 56731 by Chris Feudtner read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Pediatrician chronicles the twenteth- century history of diabetes mellitus, using the archives of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. Focuses on patients' experiences and causality of the disease's symptoms. Describes the discovery of insulin and the complications arising from its long-term use. 2003. Blood and Guts: A Short History of Medicine RC 56792 by Roy Porter read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette British professor, author of A Social History of Madness (RC 28067), studies Western medicine from ancient times to the 1990s. Includes the changing landscape of diseases, doctors, therapies, surgeries, hospitals, and laboratories. 2002. Carol Guber's Type 2 Diabetes Life Plan: Take Charge, Take Care, and Feel Better Than Ever RC 56822 by Carol Guber read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Nutritionist combines facts and inspirational suggestions in a guide on how to live well with type 2 diabetes. Guber's integrated approach emphasizes controlling the disorder through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices including stress management and meditation. Offers positive reinforcement, provides sample menus, and presents a list of helpful resources. 2002. Coping with Macular Degeneration: A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with Degenerative Vision Disorder RC 56630 by Ira Marc Price and Linda Comac read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Discussion of age-related macular degeneration disorder by low-vision specialist at the Helen Keller Services for the Blind in New York and by a visually impaired person's daughter. Describes diagnosis, treatment options, and methods for handling emotional problems. Includes list of agencies, services, and support groups for persons with low vision. 2000. A Crusade for Stroke Prevention: A Program for Immediate, Aggressive Utilization of New Knowledge and Technology That Could Reduce Strokes by Ninety Percent RC 55087 by J. Crayton Pruitt read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Physician describes the causes of stroke as well as its diagnosis, prevention, screening, and treatment. Includes sample questions to ask the surgeon. 2000. The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story RC 55492 by Richard Preston read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Describes in gruesome detail the very real potential of the smallpox virus as a terrorist weapon. Analyzes the 2001 biological anthrax attack in the United States and the near-successful attempt to wipe out smallpox throughout the world. 2002. The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life RC 56761 by Louis Flancbaum and Erica Manfred read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Physician and former patients discuss weight loss, or bariatric, surgery to assist morbidly obese individuals regain health. Discusses types of operations available, complications and outcomes, and future life-style changes. Offers advice on choosing a doctor and obtaining insurance company approval. 2001. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: America's Doctor Tells You Why the Health Experts Are Wrong RC 55993 by Dean Edell read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Physician and radio talk-show host conveys ways to "come to rational, intelligent decisions" about one's health, "based on the best that science has to offer." Includes methods of avoiding media hype and discerning the truth behind fads in nutrition, exercise, drugs, sex, and alternative medicine. 1999. Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist RC 57269 by Shifra N. Diamond read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Explains to teens and older readers why gynecological exams are important, when to seek them, and what to expect during one. Also discusses reproductive health including diseases, contraception, and common problems. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Everything You Need to Know about Yoga: An Introduction for Teens RC 56821 by Stefanie Iris Weiss read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Describes the origins and benefits of yoga, whose practice is purported to lead to the union of body, mind, and soul. Provides instructions for performing basic body postures and breathing exercises for a forty-five minute session. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. A Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes: The Essential Resource from the Diabetes Experts RC 56024 by American Diabetes Association read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Presents basic information essential to controlling diabetes. Explains the biology of the disease, insulin and glucose monitoring, equipment, food, complications, doctors, and resources. 2002. The Forgetting: Alzheimer's; Portrait of an Epidemic RC 56026 by David Shenk read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Journalist examines the scientific, psychological, and political history of Alzheimer's disease—a condition that is becoming ever more widespread as people live longer. Discusses early, middle, and end stages of the disease using examples of well-known people who have developed this "reverse childhood." Concludes with an optimistic view of treatment prospects. 2001. Free (or Almost Free) Prescription Medications: Where and How to Get Them RC 56723 by David Johnson read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes The author, a multiple sclerosis patient who lost his health insurance, lists 168 prescription drug assistance programs run by pharmaceutical companies for low-income people not qualifying for state aid. Provides information on each program's eligibility criteria, enrollment instructions, steps required of patients and their doctors, and other details. 2002. The Get with the Program! Guide to Good Eating: Great Food for Good Health RC 56019 by Bob Greene read by David Toney 2 cassettes In this companion to Get with the Program! Getting Real about Your Health, Weight, and Emotional Well-Being (RC 54029), the author emphasizes healthy eating habits, specific foods' nutritional values, and tips for grocery shopping. Offers about eighty easy-to-prepare recipes that apply his advice. Bestseller. 2003. The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women: Exploding the Estrogen Myth RC 57023 by Barbara Seaman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the use of hormone replacement drugs—primarily estrogen—for birth control, menopause, and postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health RC 56586 by Harvey B. Simon read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of good health care for men. Discusses common disorders and describes how simple modifications in diet, light to moderate alcohol consumption, controlling stress, exercise, vitamin intake, and communication with one's doctor can lead to improved health. 2002. Healing Heartburn RC 56196 by Lawrence J. Cheskin and Brian E. Lacy read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Medical professors from Johns Hopkins University explain the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of acid reflux disease, also called gastro- esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn. They discuss medications, complications, and special concerns of persons who are elderly or bedridden. 2002. Hope and Destiny: The Patient's and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait RC 55977 by Allan F. Platt and Alan Sacerdote read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Describes sickle cell disease, a blood condition that primarily affects African Americans. Includes information on genetic testing, characteristics of the condition, pain management, and hospital visits. Discusses treatment options, developmental issues in children, and research. Presents patients' stories. 2002. How to Prevent Food Poisoning: A Practical Guide to Safe Cooking, Eating, and Food Handling RC 55958 by Elizabeth Scott and Paul Sockett read by Erik Synnestvedt 1 cassette Discusses the dangers of foodborne illnesses—including salmonella, E. coli, and mad cow disease—and methods of protection against them. Offers safe shopping and cooking techniques as well as restaurant dining tips. Includes the symptoms and treatment of food poisoning. 1998. Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin RC 56183 by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette The author, who uses insulin to control diabetes, discusses the pros and cons of using an insulin pump and provides specific advice for diabetics of all ages. Describes the mechanics of an insulin pump and discusses lifestyle issues that influence the use of such a device. 2003. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the MindBodySpirit Connection: Seven Steps for Living a Healthy Life with a Functional Bowel Disorder, Crohn's Disease, or Colitis RC 56589 by William B. Salt and Neil F. Neimark read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Two physicians present their integrated mind/body/spirit treatment plan for dealing with intestinal problems. They discuss the multiple causes of functional digestive disorders and provide a practical step-by-step regimen for becoming well. 2002. Keep Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity RC 56057 by Guy McKhann and Marilyn Albert read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Guide to coping with nervous system changes as a normal part of aging. Using research and case histories, neurologists offer physical and dietary techniques for maintaining brain function and reducing the risk of developing disorders. They also discuss the symptoms and treatment of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. 2002. Life and Breath: Preventing, Treating, and Reversing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease RC 56465 by Neil Schachter read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Physician's guide to fighting the progressive lung diseases emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma with medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Schachter explains the causes and symptoms of COPD and offers practical advice on quitting smoking, improving indoor air quality, and using diet and exercise to promote respira-tory health. 2003. Light Emerging: The Journey of Personal Healing RC 55086 by Barbara Ann Brennan read by Suzanne Toren 5 cassettes Former NASA research scientist pre-sents "a new view of health, healing, and illness," defining the differences between a healer and a physician. Author describes a cooperative approach to the healing process involving healer, patient, and other health-care providers. 1993. Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstructing Life after Brain Injury RC 55686 by Ruthann Knechel Johansen read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes A mother recounts the rehabilitation of her fifteen-year- old son after his brain and central nervous system were severely injured in a car accident in 1985. She depicts the long process of personal reconstruction after traumatic brain injury and the repercussions within the family. 2002. Living with Shingles: New Hope for an Old Disease RC 57028 by Mary-Ellen Siegel and Gray Williams read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Discusses the symptoms and progression of shingles, a medical problem brought about by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox in childhood. Outlines methods of treatment, complications, and possible prevention in the future through a promising new vaccine. 1998. Living with Vision Problems: The Sourcebook for Blindness and Vision Impairment RC 55327 by Jill Sardegna and others read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Brief discussion of vision problems: causes, prevention, treatment, and coping techniques. Substantial A-to-Z section of concise entries on medical terminology, health and social concerns, adaptive devices, and many other relevant topics. Includes appendixes for further resources. 2002. Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease RC 55325 edited by Ronald Petersen read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Physician defines and describes Alzheimer's disease—a form of dementia that affects millions of mostly older patients. Discusses the biology of the brain and the causes and treatment of this condition, offers tips for caregivers, provides practical legal and financial advice, and looks at research prospects. 2002. Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes RC 56478 edited by Maria Collazo-Clavell read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Guide to managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication. Discusses the nature of the disease, necessary testing, self-care, sexual issues, transplants, and other related matters. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Mayo Clinic on Vision and Eye Health RC 55997 edited by Helmut Buettner read by Ted Stoddard 1 cassette Offers practical information about the human eye and discusses signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. 2002. One Hundred Questions and Answers about Parkinson Disease RC 56698 by Abraham Lieberman read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes National medical director of the Parkinson Foundation addresses commonly asked questions about this chronic, progressive nervous disease. Explanations are grouped by topics including causes and symptoms, treatment options, social and psychological aspects, and quality-of-life issues. 2003. Ovarian Cancer: Your Guide to Taking Control RC 56623 by Kristine Conner and Lauren Langford read by Constance Crawford 5 cassettes Resource guide orienting women to the major issues and decisions they are likely to face after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Provides infor-mation on finding a gynecologic oncologist, selecting treatments, and questions to ask a doctor. Also includes a list of alternative resources and stories from other women with the disease. 2003. The Parents' Guide to Cochlear Implants RC 56580 by Patricia M. Chute and Mary Ellen Nevins read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Resource book detailing the process of cochlear implantation in children from evaluation and surgery to switch-on. Discusses strategies to develop auditory skills, educational and performance issues, parental responsibilities, and the role of implants in bridging the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds. 2002. The Perricone Prescription: A Physician's Twenty-eight Day Program for Total Body and Face Rejuvenation RC 54931 by Nicholas Perricone read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Physician and author of The Wrinkle Cure (RC 53662) details his regimen for skin and general health care—recommending a specific diet, an exercise plan, and lotions to lessen the effects of aging. Bestseller. 2002. The Polio Paradox: Uncovering the Hidden History of Polio to Understand and Treat "Post-Polio Syndrome" and Chronic Fatigue RC 56193 by Richard L. Bruno read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Drawing on patient narratives and the latest medical research, clinical psychophysiologist describes reasons and treatments—including psychological—for fatigue and other problems experienced since the 1980s by survivors of polio before vaccines were available. Also addresses chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Gulf War syndrome, spina bifida, and other disorders with fatigue symptoms. 2002. Should I Medicate My Child? Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids with—and without—Psychiatric Drugs RC 56185 by Lawrence H. Diller read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Author of Running on Ritalin (RC 47661), a pediatrician, discusses the uses of psychiatric drugs for children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral problems. Suggests nondrug approaches to try at home and at school before turning to medicine. 2002. The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss RC 56409 by Arthur Agatston read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Description of a three-phase program developed by a Florida cardiologist to help his overweight patients. The plan involves eating the right carbohydrates and the right fats in order to correct the way the body reacts to foods that previously caused weight problems. Includes suggested menus and recipes. Bestseller. 2003. Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal RC 56712 by Cleo Hutton and Louis R. Caplan read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Forty-three-year-old nurse Cleo Hutton's diary of her recovery from a stroke is interwoven with Dr. Louis Caplan's clinical opinions and knowledge about the condition. Topics covered are symptoms, tests, rehabilitation, disabilities, and family issues. 2003. Take Charge of Your Breast Cancer: A Guide to Getting the Best Possible Treatment RC 57296 by John S. Link read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes In this companion to The Breast Cancer Survival Manual (RC 47548), an oncologist encourages women to learn about their condition and participate in treatment decisions. Explains the development and variations of the disease, the risks and benefits of different therapies, and the importance of open communication with one's physicians. 2002. The Teen Health Book: A Parents' Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being RC 56197 by Ralph I. López read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes Physician addresses parents using examples from his practice dealing with physical and emotional concerns of teenagers. Includes information on the onset of puberty, lifestyle and sexual issues, sports injuries, and potential disorders including substance abuse. 2002. The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications RC 55092 edited by Marvin E. Levin and Michael A. Pfeifer read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for the control and prevention of complications. Medical specialists describe testing, treatments, and care for eyes and feet, gastrointestinal problems, nerve function, kidney and heart disease, sexual dysfunctions, psychosocial compli-cations, and more. 2002. Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your Body RC 55951 by Bob Arnot read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Doctor discusses painful joint problems associated with osteoarthritis that may occur late in life. Recommends nutritional supplements; pain medicines; gentle sports such as yoga, bicycling, swimming, and walking; proper footwear; and good nutrition. 2003. When Walking Fails: Mobility Problems of Adults with Chronic Conditions RC 56727 by Lisa I. Iezzoni read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes A physician with multiple sclerosis researches social and medical factors that might improve the quality of life for people with difficulty walking. Discusses mobility limits, physical and occupational therapy, ambulation aids and how to pay for them, as well as psychological issues. 2003. The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health: From Menarche to Menopause RC 56145 by Mary Jane Minkin and Carol V. Wright read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes Discusses gynecological issues and reproductive system events, including menstruation, menopause, contraceptives, pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and other conditions. Also reviews some lifestyle issues impacting general health. 2003. Music America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story behind Our Nation's Favorite Song RC 55652 by Lynn Sherr read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Poet and educator Katharine Lee Bates composed the words to "America the Beautiful" in 1893 after being inspired by the "most glorious scenery I ever beheld," referring to the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado. Sherr chronicles Bates's lifelong involvement with the song's evolution from her poem to unofficial national anthem. 2001. Behind Sad Eyes: The Life of George Harrison RC 55445 by Marc Shapiro read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Biography of guitarist George Harrison (1943–2001), from his childhood in Liverpool to his death from cancer. Highlights his career with the Beatles, including creative differences with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, his two marriages, and his interest in Eastern religion. Some strong language. 2002. Blues All around Me: The Autobiography of B.B. King RC 56350 by B.B. King read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning bluesman, born in 1925 to Mississippi Delta sharecroppers, reminisces about his youth and family life, his career in the music business, and his relationships with other performers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters RC 55484 by Robert Gordon read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Life and career of bluesman Muddy Waters (1915–1983) from the Mississippi Delta. First recorded in 1941 by Alan Lomax from the Library of Congress, Waters soon moved to Chicago and began to record for the Chess brothers, creating the electrified blues that revolutionized American music. Foreword by Keith Richards. Some strong language. 2002. Classic Country: Legends of Country Music RC 56780 by Charles K. Wolfe read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes The author of A Good-Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry (RC 50736) presents more than fifty portraits of past and present country music notables, based largely on interviews and recollections. Includes obscure performers and studio musicians as well as such stars as Hank Snow and Roy Acuff. 2001. Halfway Home: My Life 'til Now RC 55490 by Ronan Tynan read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Autobiography by a member of the Irish Tenors. Born in 1960 with a congenital leg deformity that led to a double amputation while Ronan was in college, he nevertheless became an accomplished horseman, a Paralympic gold medal winner, and a medical doctor before beginning his singing career. 2002. One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae RC 55594 by James Haskins read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Discusses the Jamaican form of music called reggae, its African roots, and its relation to the Rastafarian religion. Gives a brief history of the Caribbean island and the musicians, including Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley, who popularized the sound. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Romancing the Folk: Public Memory and American Roots Music RC 55093 by Benjamin Filene read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes Traces the history of the preservation, collection, and production of American roots music. Describes pioneering efforts of John Lomax to record the songs of black men in southern prisons in 1933 and the influences of folk music artists such as Lead Belly, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan. 2000. Soul Survivors: The Official Autobiography of Destiny's Child RC 55896 by Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Three members of the award-winning all-girl singing group, Destiny's Child, describe its rise to fame. They attribute the group's success to a common faith, which the women say sustains them despite many obstacles in the competitive world of music. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Stardust Melody: The Life and Music of Hoagy Carmichael RC 55085 by Richard M. Sudhalter read by Robert O'Keefe 4 cassettes Music historian traces the life of singer, actor, pianist, and composer Hoagy Carmichael (1899–1981), known for such classic American songs as "Georgia on My Mind," "Star Dust," and "Skylark." Uses interviews with family and friends as well as the musician's personal papers to document his successful career. 2002. Temperament: The Idea That Solved Music's Greatest Riddle RC 55096 by Stuart Isacoff read by Dennis Rooney 2 cassettes The editor of Piano Today investigates the conundrum that vexed composers and listeners for centuries: how to establish musical intervals. Isacoff describes the religious, mathematical, and philosophical barriers to the acceptance in the eighteenth century of the "equal temperament" method, which definitively solved the problem by dividing the octave into twelve equal segments. 2001. The Tristan Chord: Wagner and Philosophy RC 55376 by Bryan Magee read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Examines the influence of philosophy on Wagner's operas. Explores Wagner's intellectual and emotional development and how his study of various philosophers, including Kant, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer, affected his creative activity. 2000. Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem RC 57318 by Anthony Bozza read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Chronicles the career of controversial hip-hop artist Marshall "Eminem" Mathers of Detroit, the foremost award- winning white rapper in America. Traces his rise from poverty to musical and film success as well as his personal struggles. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone? The Carter Family and Their Legacy in American Music RC 56467 by Mark Zwonitzer read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Life and times of country music's legendary Carter family, from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Chronicles the commercial success of A.P. Carter, his wife Sara, and sister-in-law Maybelle during the 1930s and the subsequent careers of Maybelle and her daughters after the breakup of the original band. Some strong language. 2002. Nature and the Environment Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in an Age of Innocence RC 55835 by Michael Capuzzo read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Chronicles the series of shark attacks on the New Jersey shore in 1916. Portrays the people involved and the social climate of the era, while examin-ing scientific explanations for the sharks' behavior. Based on historical and late-twentieth-century sources. 2001. A Desert Calling: Life in a Forbidding Landscape RC 56344 by Michael A. Mares read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes An expert on desert rodents recounts his fieldwork in the American Southwest, Argentina, Egypt, and Iran. Describes the discomforts and the occa-sional danger of being a naturalist in the desert environment. Discusses his scientific motivation and his discoveries. 2002. El Niño: Unlocking the Secrets of the Master Weather-Maker RC 55624 by J. Madeleine Nash read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Accounts of scientists studying the complex El Niño phenomenon crisscross with the personal experiences of people affected by its worldwide consequences. Discusses researchers' scientific data-gathering to establish El Niño's origins, ramifications, and forecasts. Also vividly describes far-reaching climatic disasters in California and Indonesia. 2002. Evolution's Workshop: God and Science on the Galápagos Islands RC 54422 by Edward J. Larson read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Summer for the Gods (RC 45497) traces the history of Ecuador's islands, from Darwin's visit in 1835 to modern-day ecotourism. Discusses the Galápagos' significance in the scientific theory of evolution, alternative creationist accounts, the environmental protection movement, and the international struggle over on-site research. 2001. The Founding Fish RC 57081 by John McPhee read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Inspired by obsession, Delaware River fisherman McPhee explores the nature and biology of shad, and the historical role of the species in America. He reconstructs the fish's legendary connections to the founding fathers—shad saved George Washington's army from starvation at Valley Forge. Includes McPhee's personal experiences and scientific research. 2002. Ghosts of Tsavo: Stalking the Mystery Lions of East Africa RC 57035 by Philip Caputo read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Novelist and travel/adventure writer Caputo explores the nature and terrain of the maneless lions documented and mythologized in J.H. Patterson's 1907 Man-Eaters of Tsavo (RC 46487). Caputo reports on trips to Kenya and interviews with scientists researching the phenomenon of lions that stalk human prey and terrorize local villagers. 2002. Great Waters: An Atlantic Passage RC 55587 by Deborah Cramer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Explores the history and future of the Atlantic Ocean, drawing on observations from a scientific sailing expedition and ten years of oceanographic study. Examines shoreline and deep-sea life to describe one of Earth's last frontiers. Also discusses the environmental damage wreaked by humanity. 2001. Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded—August 27, 1883 RC 55879 by Simon Winchester read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Author of The Professor and the Madman (RC 46906) chronicles "the most devastating volcanic event in modern recorded human history," a cataclysmic eruption near Java in the Indian Ocean that killed 36,000 people. Explains some of the disaster's political, religious, economic, psychological, and scientific consequences. Bestseller. 2003. Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert RC 56831 by Terry Tempest Williams read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Stories, essays, and personal anecdotes intermingle to pay homage to the desert landscape and to plead for its preservation. Focuses on the wilderness of southern Utah and protests destructive incursions in the name of development. 2002. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior RC 54492 by David Sibley read by Robert Blumenfeld 7 cassettes in 2 containers Presents a basic overview of bird biology: evolution, behavior, habitats, and how the body works. Then bird experts and ornithologists discuss eighty specific bird families of North America, covering taxonomy, foraging and breeding patterns, and conservation status. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society. 2001. Time Traveler: In Search of Dinosaurs and Ancient Mammals from Montana to Mongolia RC 55494 by Michael Novacek read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Paleontologist and author of Dinosaurs of the Flaming Cliffs (RC 44068) describes his adventures in the field, traveling to far-flung corners of the world and unearthing important fossils. Discusses techniques used in dating and establishing provenance and in reconstructing the geography of ages long past. 2002. Wild Nights: Nature Returns to the City RC 55069 by Anne Matthews read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes New York City sprawl's encroachment on the countryside reveals the growing urban presence of wildlife including coyotes, wild turkeys, and migratory birds. "Never in American history have so many people lived near so many wild animals," warns this naturalist author, who poses startling predictions for large American cities by 2050. 2001. Philosophy Dialogues and Letters RC 55500 by Seneca read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Selected writings from the work of Latin philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (ca. 4 B.C.–A.D. 65). Includes his dialogues "On the Shortness of Life" and "On Tranquility of Mind," which state stoic ideals. Translated by Rhodes Scholar and professor of Classics, C.D.N. Costa. 1997. The Good, the Bad, and the Difference: How to Tell Right from Wrong in Everyday Situations RC 55670 by Randy Cohen read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Author of the "Ethicist" feature from the New York Times Magazine weighs in on moral dilemmas encountered in everyday situations. Should a woman inform a friend of her husband's infidelity? Is it ethical to bring outside food into a movie theater? This collection of columns occasionally includes follow-ups from advice recipients. 2002. Hume RC 56342 by Barry Stroud read by Robert O'Keefe 3 cassettes Overview and reevaluation of the work of eighteenth-century Scottish philosopher David Hume. Stroud intends to show that Hume's views on such fundamental issues as knowledge of the external world, identity, freedom and necessity, moral judgment, justice, and society are best understood as aspects of a unified project to develop a scientific approach to human nature. 1977. Letters from My Friend, Teilhard de Chardin, 1948-1955: Including Letters Written during His Final Years in America RC 55214 by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Correspondence from the French theologian and philosopher to his friend and confidant, Father Pierre Leroy. Written after the publication of Teilhard's major work The Phenomenon of Man (RC 20115), these letters present his vision of human spiritual evolution in its most developed form. 1976. Plato RC 56604 by Bernard Williams read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Philosophy professor presents the fundamentals of Plato's thought. Williams analyzes key concepts from his most important works, including the allegory of the cave from The Republic and the central themes of the major Socratic dialogues. He also gives a brief overview of Plato's philosophical development. 1999. Wittgenstein's Poker: The Story of a Ten-Minute Argument between Two Great Philosophers RC 55828 by David Edmonds and John Eidinow read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Examines a vehement exchange between influential Viennese philosophers Karl Popper and Ludwig Wittgenstein at a meeting of the Cambridge Moral Science Club in 1946. Investigates the accuracy of Popper's later account of Wittgenstein's brandishing a fireplace poker during their encounter—and illuminates the history of twentieth-century philosophy in the process. 2001. The World according to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember RC 57115 by Fred Rogers read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Words of wisdom by the late Fred Rogers—composer, writer, puppeteer, and beloved host of TV's "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" who dedicated his life to serving children through public television. His stories, anecdotes, and insights on life ultimately speak to being yourself, understanding love, and discovering the rewards of inner discipline. Bestseller. 2003. Poetry Poems to Read: A New Favorite Poem Project Anthology RC 55374 edited by Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Like the first anthology, Americans' Favorite Poems (RC 50000), this one includes poems selected by Favorite Poem Project participants with their comments. In addition, the editors chose some personal favorites and arranged the work into thematic sections. 2002. Rider RC 56813 by Mark Rudman read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Combining verse and lyrical prose, Rudman reflects on his own coming-of-age. In loose question-and-answer style, he explores relationships with his grandfather, father, stepfather, and son and memories painted against a background of Judaic tradition. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1994. The Selected Poems of Li Po RC 55318 by Li Po read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Presents the T'ang Dynasty Chinese poet Li Po (A.D. 701– 762), who composed his pieces in appreciation of the natural world 1,200 years ago. Considered to be expressions of Taoist and Zen practice, the poems are arranged in approximately chronological order. Translated by David Hinton. 1996. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo RC 56740 translated by J.R.R. Tolkien read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Three medieval poems from the age of Arthurian legend, translated into modern English by the author of The Hobbit (RC 48978) and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. 1975. Ted Hughes: The Life of a Poet RC 55585 by Elaine Feinstein read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Biography of the former British poet laureate Ted Hughes (1930—1998). Recounts his upbringing, his marriage to American poet Sylvia Plath, and his romantic interests in other women. Discusses, in addition to his own career in poetry, his efforts on behalf of Plath's literary estate. 2001. Psychology and Self-Help The African-American Teenagers Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex, and Survival: Living and Learning in the Twenty-first Century RC 56274 by Debrah Harris-Johnson read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes A guide to understanding the world and how to live in it successfully. Discusses safety, survival, sex, money, time, and responsibility. Describes a variety of skills useful to competent teens. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. After Life: Answers from the Other Side RC 57007 by John Edward read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Edward, an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, frequent guest on "Larry King Live," and feature of the HBO documentary "Life after Life," sets forth, with examples, the premise that the learning process and exchange of energy and love continue in the afterlife. Bestseller. 2003. The Anxiety Book: Developing Strength in the Face of Fear RC 56053 by Jonathan Davidson and Henry Dreher read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies—including drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as phobias, post-traumatic distress, panic attacks, and obsessive compulsive behavior. 2003. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love and Friendship RC 56229 by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Companion to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853) and others offers anecdotes, poems, and short essays by teenagers about falling in love, breaking up, friendship, family, and growing up. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2002. Connect RC 55244 by Edward M. Hallowell read by John Hammock 3 cassettes A psychiatrist offers suggestions for finding inner peace by connecting with other people and with traditions and ideals. Uses anecdotes from his patients and his own life to illustrate how to achieve satisfaction from relationships. Explains how health and happiness depend on connections. 1999. The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently—and Why RC 56198 by Richard E. Nisbett read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Social psychologist explores differences between Western and East Asian systems of thought. Nisbett's experiments lead him to claim that "human cognition is not everywhere the same," with westerners disposed toward individualistic and easterners toward relational perceptual biases. These fundamental differences, based in Aristotelian and Confucian world- views, may contribute to international misunderstandings. 2003. Healing the Addictive Mind RC 55207 by Lee L. Jampolsky read by Tom Burch 1 cassette Based on A Course in Miracles (RC 43840), a psychologist defines addiction broadly as "pursuing happiness in things (people, places, substances) external to myself." The book focuses on enabling readers to find peace of mind and love. Includes daily lessons. 1991. The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal RC 56050 by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Guide to a paradigm shift from time management to energy channeling for maximum performance, health, and happiness. Discusses the importance of "full engagement" and includes the Complete Corporate Athlete Training System for achieving this goal. 2003. The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth RC 55631 by M. Scott Peck read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the 1978 classic psychological treatise concerning spirituality, self- actualization, maturation, and interpersonal relationships. Emphasizes mental and spiritual growth, love, and self- discipline. 1978. Siren's Dance: My Marriage to a Borderline; a Case Study RC 57310 by Anthony Walker read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette A psychiatrist's memoir of his brief, "pathological" marriage to a woman with borderline personality disorder. While a medical student, Walker falls in love with a patient hospitalized for a suicide attempt. Relates the chaos in his life and the painful decision to leave someone he cannot help. Strong language. 2003. StressRelief for Disasters Great and Small: What to Expect and What to Do from Day One to Year One and Beyond RC 55685 by Georgia Witkin read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes A contributor to Fox News and the author of The Female Stress Syndrome Survival Guide (RC 51828) and other books offers solutions for coping with natural disasters and personal traumas. Also suggests methods for helping children. 2002. What Should I Do with My Life? RC 55873 by Po Bronson read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Bronson presents about fifty accounts of individuals who "dared to be honest with themselves" and risk major change in this book that grew out of a transition point in his own life. Traveling across the U.S., he collected material from ordinary people of all ages and professions. Bestseller. 2002. Religion The American Creed: A Spiritual and Patriotic Primer RC 56417 by Forrest Church read by John Lescault 2 cassettes A reverend explores the historical link between American freedom and faith. Focusing on the Declaration of Independence, Church illuminates the "American Creed" as exhibited in history. He emphasizes the need to return to fundamental principles as he considers the future. 2002. Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations RC 55322 translated by Michael Sells read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes A religious scholar introduces the non-Arabic speaker to the beauty and wisdom of the Muslim holy text while explaining its cultural and historical context. Sells renders the earliest Suras (chapters of the Qur'an) into modern English, and explores their subtleties and meanings in subsequent commen-taries. 1999. Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas RC 56485 by Elaine Pagels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Religious historian reexamines New Testament in light of other early Christian texts, including the Gospel of Thomas, discovered in 1945. Comparing the Gospels of John and Thomas, especially their different interpretations of Jesus, Pagels suggests that rejection of Thomas's teachings in the second through fourth centuries limited what became western Christianity. Bestseller. 2003. Bible Code II: The Countdown RC 56763 by Michael Drosnin read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Sequel to The Bible Code (RC 44896), in which investigative reporter Drosnin continues his quest for the truth behind an ancient code purportedly embedded in the Bible. The author asserts the code predicted the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and may warn of impending global catastrophe. 2002. Buddhism: A Concise Introduction RC 56816 by Huston Smith and Philip Novak read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Describes the history, fundamental teachings, and practices of this Eastern religion. The first half of the book explores the life of the Buddha (born circa 563 B.C.E.), explains the core tenets, and distinguishes between various sects. The final chapters discuss the Western expansion and adaptations of Buddhism, particularly in America. 2003. Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God RC 55196 by Jack Miles read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Author considers the Bible as a work of art and Christ as a literary character rather than as a historical figure. The death and resurrection of Christ are portrayed as a resolution to God's distress and the only way to remove the sins of the world and heal humanity. Sequel to God: A Biography (RC 41337). 2001. Dr. Wayne Dyer's Ten Secrets for Success and Inner Peace RC 55026 by Wayne W. Dyer read by Neil Berman 1 cassette Offers ten principles by which to achieve inner peace through changing one's outlook on life and embracing spirituality through meditation. Proposes that feeling the daily presence of God will lead to contentment and satisfaction. 2001. The End of Days: Fundamentalism and the Struggle for the Temple Mount RC 56149 by Gershom Gorenberg read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Israeli journalist examines how faith and apocalyptic beliefs fuel strife over Jerusalem. Discusses conflicting Christian, Islamic, and Jewish prophecies regarding the Temple Mount; explores the volatile link between nationalism and religion, particularly lore relating to a holy war and its global impact. 2000. The Faith: A History of Christianity RC 56182 by Brian Moynahan read by Mitzi Friedlander 8 cassettes in 2 containers British historian's survey of the "extraordinary journey that Christianity has made since the cross." Moyna-han's account of defining events and people in Christianity includes the Disciples, the Crusades, the Reformation, Calvin and the Puritans, monks, papal attitudes, Darwin, Mormons, missionaries, slavery, witch-hunts, and televangelists. 2002. God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible RC 56486 by Adam Nicolson read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A chronicle of the efforts of some fifty anonymous scholars commissioned by James I of England in 1604 to create a new translation of the Bible for exclusive use throughout the country. Nicholson examines their work within the context of the cultural, religious, political, and historical influences of seventeenth-century England. Bestseller. 2003. Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography RC 56275 by John Dominic Crossan read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Biblical scholar's reconstruction of the historical figure based on twenty-five years of research. Crossan examines the person of Jesus from the intersection of cross-cultural anthropology and Greco-Roman and Jewish history of his time, including textual studies dating from 30 to 60 C.E. 1994. The Jesus Party RC 55706 by Hugh J. Schonfield read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes (Reissue) Jewish biblical scholar recreates the thirty-year period after the death of Jesus that led to the revolt against Rome in A.D. 66. Posits that the revolutionary followers of Jesus were Jews who retained their religion and banded together to drive the invaders out of Israel. 1974. The Journal RC 56694 by George Fox read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes (Reissue) Spiritual journal and autobiography of George Fox (1624- 1691), the founder of the Religious Society of Friends— commonly known as Quakers—dictated during his imprisonment in the mid-1670s. Records his work, hardships, and successes in developing a new spiritual order in England. 1998 introduction by Nigel Smith. 1674. King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel RC 56945 by Jonathan Kirsch read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Author of The Harlot by the Side of the Road (RC 45959) and Moses (RC 47585) investigates the reign of David, king of the Jews (c. 1005–965 B.C.E.). Reconstructs David's life and examines incidents related in the Bible, assessing the king's ruthlessness and moral character. 2000. A Life God Rewards RC 55064 by Bruce Wilkinson read by Bob Moore 1 cassette In this companion volume to The Prayer of Jabez (RC 52284) and Secrets of the Vine (RC 52285), Wilkinson discusses Jesus' teachings that show a direct connection between what believers do today and what they will experience in eternity. Bestseller. 2002. Lives of the Saints: From Mary and Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa RC 56169 by Richard P. McBrien read by Robert Blumenfeld 6 cassettes Discusses the concept of sainthood and the canonization process. Profiles more than six hundred saints, blesseds, and holy people, arranged primarily according to liturgical calendars. 2001. Martin Luther: An Introduction to His Life and Work RC 55475 by Bernhard Lohse read by John Richardson 3 cassettes After a brief biography of the religious reformer Martin Luther (1483–1546) in the context of his era, the author examines Luther's writings and his theology. He also discusses the history of the interpretation of Luther. 1980. Martin Luther: The Christian between God and Death RC 56203 by Richard Marius read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Biography of the German reformation theologian Martin Luther (1483– 1546). Discusses the role of the Catholic Church and Luther's intellectual development in the historical and social context of Europe during his lifetime. Explores writings by and about Luther to depict his theological impact on western civilization. 1999. Mennonite Society RC 56336 by Calvin Redekop read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes A sociologist, who is also a Mennonite, explains the contemporary community of North American Mennonites. He discusses the group's origins, religious beliefs, and identity. He also covers the dispersion of the movement and the differences among various branches. 1989. Moments of Grace: When God Touches Our Lives Unexpectedly RC 56362 by Neale Donald Walsch read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes Collection of real-life stories from readers of the five "Conversations with God" books (RC 44643, 44644, 47255, 51348, and 54766). People share their own experiences of God working in their lives: visits by divine voices, extraordinary coincidental circumstances, and chance utterances of children that bring wisdom straight from God. 2001. A Moral Reckoning: The Role of the Catholic Church in the Holocaust and Its Unfulfilled Duty of Repair RC 56217 by Daniel Jonah Goldhagen read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Winner of Germany's Democracy Prize for Hitler's Willing Executioners (RC 42039), Goldhagen argues that evasive tactics were used by Catholic Church leaders during the Holocaust. He asserts that institutionalized anti-Semitic Catholic doctrine provided justification for the Church's silence, and he demands moral restitution for the harm inflicted on Jews. 2002. Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet RC 57345 by Karen Armstrong read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Prolific writer on the Middle East examines the religious beliefs of the founder of Islam. Investigates the West's distorted view of the Muslim faith and traces the life of Muhammad. Explains how "Islam shares many of the ideals and visions that have inspired both Judaism and Christianity." 2001 preface by the author. 1992. The New Covenant, Commonly Called the New Testament: The Four Gospels and Apocalypse RC 55320 translated by Willis Barnstone read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Modern English translation restoring the text to its Judaic origins. The award-winning poet/translator's introduction and afterword explain his intentions and comment on the art of translation, on the politics of Roman anti-Semitism in Jesus' time, and on the book's use of Hebrew names for Jesus, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and others. 2002. One Hundred Thirty Questions Children Ask about War and Terrorists RC 54751 by Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop read by Don Nelson 1 cassette Christian authors respond to children's questions prompted by the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Presents Bible-based answers to reassure children and allay their fears while explaining world events. 2002. Passion for Islam: Shaping the Modern Middle East; the Egyptian Experience RC 55889 by Caryle Murphy read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines the historical roots of Middle East unrest, exemplified in the development of modern Egypt. Explores issues of tradition and change in politics and culture. Discusses social, political, and economic factors in the resurgence of Islam, the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, and the dilemmas of regional governments. 2002. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment RC 55646 by Eckhart Tolle read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Using a question-and-answer format, Eckhart seeks to show that people carry within them a "seed of enlightenment" that can help them find their true wealth—the "radiant joy of Being and the . . . peace that comes with it." Bestseller. 1999. A Quaker Book of Wisdom: Life Lessons in Simplicity, Service, and Common Sense RC 55164 by Robert Lawrence Smith read by Peter Lavezzoli 1 cassette Smith, a ninth generation Quaker, explores ways to harness our inner light to guide our daily choices. He discusses ten basic Quaker precepts: silence, worship, truth, simplicity, conscience, nonviolence, service, business, education, and family. Concludes with a letter to his grandchildren imparting ten life lessons. 1998. Rekindling the Flame: The Many Paths to a Vibrant Judaism RC 55286 by Samuel Osherson read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes A psychotherapist focuses on an American Jewish dilemma: without traditional observance, how to find joy and identity in Judaism. Offers real-life examples of Jewish men and women who have developed their own rituals and begun their own traditions. 2001. Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica RC 55098 by Zora Neale Hurston read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Travelog and description of Neo-African religious practices based on the author's personal experiences in 1930s Haiti and Jamaica. Covers anthropology, natural history, and politics of these countries. Discusses the main Voodoo deities, ceremonies, and the strange phenomenon of possession. 1938. A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament RC 57134 by Walter Dean Myers read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette A retelling from the perspective of teenage characters of six Bible episodes exploring the complexities of love. Includes the stories of Delilah, Reuben, Naomi, Isaac, Zillah, and Aser. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. What's So Amazing about Grace? RC 56055 by Philip Yancey read by John Hammock 2 cassettes Religion author illustrates the impact of forgiveness and mercy through a series of personal anecdotes, historical events, and biblical stories. In "Babette's Feast," a destitute woman is taken in by two sisters and years later invites an entire community to a feast in thanksgiving. 1997. Science and Technology The Body Electric: An Anatomy of the New Bionic Senses RC 56093 by James Geary read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Time magazine editor explores the science of implanting computer chips in the human body to repair and enhance the senses. Geary discusses how the "convergence of man and machine" affects the five senses and the mind—the sixth. He also addresses social and philosophical implications of bionic science. 2002. Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller RC 56138 by Gregg Herken read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Historian examines the relationship between scientific research and American political goals as evidenced by three physicists during the development and deployment of the first atomic bomb in World War II. Discusses their ambitions, views, ideals, and decisions concerning their loyalty to country, friends, and family. 2002. Code Name Ginger: The Story behind Segway and Dean Kamen's Quest to Invent a New World RC 56634 by Steve Kemper read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Journalist chronicles the invention of the "world's first self-balancing human transporter," unveiled in December 2001. Kemper, granted access to the project by creator Dean Kamen, provides an insider's view of the development of the highly anticipated people mover, including setbacks, internal conflicts, and the engineers and financiers that made it happen. 2003. DNA: The Secret of Life RC 56089 by James D. Watson read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes History of genetics research and its applications during the fifty years since the 1953 discovery of the DNA double helix structure, for which the author shared a Nobel prize in 1962. Discusses the implications of genetic technology, including issues surrounding cloning, DNA analysis, and the human genome project. 2003. Everyday Math for Dummies RC 55787 by Charles Seiter read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Explains basic math skills needed for everyday living. Covers personal money and the management of checkbooks, credit cards, mortgages, taxes, and investments; reviews business math, including sales, percentages, and insurance; and provides a refresher in high-school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Also looks at sports and gambling, statistics, tipping, and recreational mathematics. 1995. The Fifth Miracle: The Search for the Origin and Meaning of Life RC 54781 by Paul Davies read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Physicist examines latest theories about where life may have originated. Discusses possibilities of biogenesis in the ocean depths, deep below Earth's surface, or even on Mars. Explores the topics of defining life and whether it exists elsewhere in the universe. 1999. Forward Drive: The Race to Build "Clean" Cars for the Future RC 55281 by Jim Motavalli read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A comprehensive account of the emergence of the auto industry's advanced "clean car" technology. Covers alternative-energy vehicle development from early electric models to cutting-edge fuel-cell research. Told from the dual perspective of a car enthusiast and concerned environmentalist. 2000. Great Projects: The Epic Story of the Building of America, from the Taming of the Mississippi to the Invention of the Internet RC 56098 by James Tobin read by Tom Burch 3 cassettes Presents the engineers who conceived and carried out the actual building of several major enterprises: levees for Mississippi River flood control, the Hoover Dam, Edison's lighting system, the Croton Aqueduct, the bridges of New York City, Boston's street reconstruction, and the ever- evolving Internet. Companion to PBS series. 2001. The Hydrogen Economy: The Creation of the World-Wide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power on Earth RC 56321 by Jeremy Rifkin read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Bestselling author and social critic envisions a future fueled by hydrogen that will change the nature of economic, social, and political institutions worldwide. Rifkin emphasizes the inevitable depletion of harmful fossil fuels and explores new technology that uses hydrogen as a clean and renew-able energy source. 2002. Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant RC 55471 by Richard Stone read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Portrays the daring individuals penetrating Arctic Siberia in search of frozen carcasses of the woolly mammoth. Discusses the scientific goals of procuring DNA, explaining physiological issues, and ultimately attempting to clone this long-extinct creature. Follows two teams, describing their journeys, interactions with the Dolgan people, and work methods. 2001. Mapping Human History: Discovering the Past through Our Genes RC 56591 by Steve Olson read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Former National Academy of Sciences writer traces human history using DNA technology. Looking at five global regions, Olson pieces together human migrations responsible for distinct physical differences today. Favoring a common ancestry thesis, he dispels the theory that race is a product of biology. 2002. The Measure of All Things: The Seven-Year Odyssey and Hidden Error That Transformed the World RC 56611 by Ken Alder read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Historian's account of how the meter was established as a standard measure. Retraces the challenging zigzag route taken along a meridian by two Frenchmen in 1792 to determine a geographic basis for the meter. Alder discusses the ramifications of their secret correspondence about unreported discrepancies that he discovered during his research. 2002. Memoirs: A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics RC 56986 by Edward Teller read by Bill Wallace 5 cassettes Memoir of Hungarian-born scientist Edward Teller's life from 1908 through 2000. Teller chronicles the people and events that shaped his career. He describes his coming to America in 1935, where he worked on nuclear weapons during and after World War II and was instrumental in the development of the hydrogen bomb. 2001. Moving Heaven and Earth: Copernicus and the Solar System RC 55929 by John Henry read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Explains Nicolaus Copernicus's (1473-1543) revolutionary sixteenth- century theory that suggested that Earth revolves around the Sun. Chronicles the scientist's life and presents the reaction of the churches and the Aristotelians and other astronomers to Copernicus's theory. Discusses the impact his theory has had on both science and society. 2001. The Next Fifty Years: Science in the First Half of the Twenty-first Century RC 56105 edited by John Brockman read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Twenty-five essays by leading scientists discuss the future of science and technology. A theoretical biologist believes the mystery of life will be revealed. A psychiatrist foresees genetic research leading to individualized medication for disorders. Scientists also predict finally learning if humans are alone in the universe. 2002. Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution RC 55557 by Francis Fukuyama read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Examination of the potential threat to humanity from developments in the field of genetic science. While discussing the ethical implications for a democratic society, proposes political control of this emerging technology to regulate human experimentation. 2002. Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA RC 56462 by Brenda Maddox read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Award-winning biographer reconstructs the life and complicated personality of the woman who used X-ray imaging to study DNA. Explains how Franklin's unpublished but vital research in the 1950s led her male colleagues to discover the double-helix structure, earning them a Nobel prize in 1962, four years after her death at age thirty-seven. 2002. Salt: A World History RC 55857 by Mark Kurlansky read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Author of Cod (RC 45502) explores the worldwide influence of the oldest and best preservative vital to animal and human survival. Discusses salt's impact on civilizations when it was a scarce and expensive commodity and its many uses beyond the culinary in the modern world. 2002. The Seven Daughters of Eve RC 55439 by Bryan Sykes read by David Cutler 2 cassettes A British geneticist contends that almost all living Europeans are linked genetically to one of only seven women from the Paleolithic era. Sykes explains this hypothesis and presents supporting research, tells what he believes can be determined about these seven maternal ancestors, and elaborates on the consequences for modern genetics. 2001. A Short History of Nearly Everything RC 56241 by Bill Bryson read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Curious about the composition of the physical world and wanting to make it understandable, Bryson explores science from the basics to the complex— from a proton and a protein to a quark and a quasar, and from nothingness to human beings. In the process, he discusses how scientists figured out known facts. Bestseller. 2003. Space Shuttle: The First Twenty Years RC 55789 edited by Tony Reichhardt read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Seventy-seven astronauts who lived and worked on reusable orbiters from 1981 to 2001 reminisce about lift-off, weightless conditions, and reentry. 2002. The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe RC 55940 by Stephen W. Hawking read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette Brilliant physicist outlines the history of the universe, from the big bang to black holes. Reviews past ideas about the universe and how it began; discusses black holes, applying Einstein's general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Advances a "no boundary" conception of time and space that could lead to a unified theory. 2002. Walking on Eggs: The Astonishing Discovery of Thousands of Dinosaur Eggs in the Badlands of Patagonia RC 55467 by Luis M. Chiappe and Lowell Dingus read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Two American paleontologists describe their expeditions to Argentina in 1997 and their discovery of unhatched fossilized dinosaur eggs in a nesting site more than seventy million years old. They reconstruct the sauropods' environment, history, and behavior, and discuss scientific riddles surrounding a prehistoric natural catastrophe. 2001. Social Sciences Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic RC 55451 by John de Graaf and David Wann read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Investigates the worldwide epidemic of overconsumption, or "affluenza," defining the phenomenon as "a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more." Explores the condition's causes and symptoms and offers suggestions for returning to more enduring values. Based on two PBS documentaries. 2001. Alcoholism RC 56317 edited by James D. Torr read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Essays explore the problem of alcoholism, addressing such topics as the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous, marketing by the liquor industry, effects on children and families, binge drinking in college, the disease theory of addiction, and government regulation. For senior high readers. 2000. American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions RC 55727 by Chris Matthews read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette TV host and former presidential speechwriter celebrates the essence of America. Each chapter describes an aspect of the nation's ideology, from a fascination with underdogs and lone heroes to embracing a pioneer past and lasting optimism. Matthews discusses icons from popular culture, politics, literature, and movies that embody these concepts. Bestseller. 2002. Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing, and Scarification RC 56570 by Kathlyn Gay and Christine Whittington read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Traces the history of "skin art"—tattoos and body piercings—from prehistoric times through the present. Discusses the health issues and social ramifications of such practices. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul RC 56495 edited by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Collection of first-person narratives celebrating the unique bonds between sisters—and sometimes also between sisters and brothers. Chapter headings include "A Sister's Love and Support," "Sibling Revelry," "Overcoming Obstacles," and "Sisters by Heart." Bestseller. 2002. Child Abuse RC 56276 by Henny H. Kim read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Presents different views on aspects of child abuse, including its definition, causes, prevention, and punishment. For senior high readers. 2000. The Complete Kama Sutra: The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text by Vatsyayana RC 57344 translated by Alain Daniélou read by Frank Coffee 4 cassettes Classic guide to eroticism, exploring the sexual arts and practices of India, collected in the fourth century B.C. Discusses heterosexual and homosexual relationships with numerous variations. Includes commentary by Indian scholars. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1994. Crossing Over: A Mexican Family on the Migrant Trail RC 54921 by Rubén Martínez read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes News editor profiles the plight of illegal aliens from Mexico in desperate pursuit of the American dream. Portrays the migrant culture's experiences with coyotes, border guards, and ex-ploitive American employers through the eyes of the Chávez family. Some strong language. 2001. Domestic Violence RC 56306 edited by Tamara L. Roleff read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Discusses the problem of violence in the home; its prevalence, causes, prevention, and legal remedies; and its effect on children in the family. For senior high readers. 2000. The Essential Harold Cruse: A Reader RC 55095 edited by William Jelani Cobb read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Selected writings by a prominent African American scholar. Includes essays from his 1967 classic book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, in which he calls for black autonomy. Includes a 1997 interview from the Radical History Review and works dealing with Marxism and Jewish relations. 2002. Health Insurance Resource Manual: A Guide for People with Chronic Disease and Disability RC 55819 by Dorothy E. Northrop and Stephen E. Cooper read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Explains managed care health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and federal laws covering them. Also lists resources for high-risk individuals state by state. 2003. Hungering for America: Italian, Irish, and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration RC 56328 by Hasia R. Diner read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes History of three immigrant ethnic groups—Italian, Jewish, and Irish—and their distinctive responses to the abundance of food in America. Uses memoirs, journalism, and cookbooks to explore the ways each group made food a key part of their identity in the New World. 2001. The Immortal Class: Bike Messengers and the Cult of Human Power RC 56354 by Travis Hugh Culley read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Memoir of a bike messenger—a self-described "free thinker"— about his dangerous job negotiating the streets of Chicago. Describes the urban world he shares with his colleagues and makes a plea for better city planning and less reliance on automobiles. Strong language. 2001. Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence RC 56322 by Gerard Jones read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes A screenwriter and cultural critic examines the place of violent images in the games and entertainment of twenty- first-century children. Contends that make-believe violence, rather than fostering antisocial be-havior, can provide children with the coping skills necessary to better understand themselves and to control their feelings. Some violence. 2002. The Last American Man RC 55417 by Elizabeth Gilbert read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Biography of South Carolina native Eustace Conway, who gave up a suburban lifestyle in 1977 when he was seventeen and returned to nature. Describes his adventures surviving off the land in Appalachia; living with Mayan Indians; hiking and canoeing in extreme environments; and crossing America on horseback. Strong language. 2002. Life after Terrorism: What You Need to Know to Survive in Today's World RC 56017 by Bruce D. Clayton read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette An emergency response planner examines strategies to protect one's family from a terrorist attack. Gives background information on anti-American groups and their methods, hazardous materials, and biological and chemical weapons. Offers advice on reducing risk and planning for survival and escape. 2002. Live Aware, Not in Fear: The 411 after 9-11; a Book for Teens RC 55989 by Donna K. Wells and Bruce C. Morris read by Erik Synnestvedt 1 cassette Gives teens the information they need about safety in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Offers six risk scenarios concerning perceived threats such as bioterrorism and disruptions of travel and communication. Dispels myths and provides information on how to respond to actual emergencies. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. A Million Little Pieces RC 56290 by James Frey read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Memoir by a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, whose parents checked him into a Minnesota rehabilitation clinic as a last-step measure when he was twenty-three. Discusses his experiences there, including treatment methods he accepted and rejected to regain sobriety. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Nothing about Us without Us: Disability Oppression and Empowerment RC 57159 by James I. Charlton read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Analysis by U.S. activist of global disability rights movement. Drawing on interviews of people with disabilities in ten countries in the Americas, Europe, and Third World, Charlton provides a political, economic, and cultural context to better understand and support an emerging international effort seeking power to resist and end conditions of dependency. 1998. "A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide RC 56325 by Samantha Power read by Kerry Cundiff 5 cassettes Former war correspondent analyzes the U.S. response to major genocides of the twentieth century. Using the Armenian murders in 1915, the Holocaust, and Saddam Hussein's destruction of the Kurds in the 1980s as examples, Power demonstrates the failure of political leaders to intervene against global atrocities. Pulitzer Prize. 2002. Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx RC 55875 by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes The author, who studied law, sociology, and journalism, provides an account of teenagers in the Bronx during the 1980s. By becoming personally involved, LeBlanc attained a firsthand understanding of how the teens' need for excitement, money, sex, and family led to drugs, sexual abuse, unwanted babies, and prison terms. Strong language. 2003. Risk: A Practical Guide for Deciding What's Really Safe and What's Really Dangerous in the World around You RC 56186 by David Ropeik and George Gray read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Assesses the level of danger posed by nearly fifty hazards, including pollution, cancer, and biological weapons. The authors—a risk expert and a toxicologist—rely on science and statistical analysis to answer the question: "What are the chances?" Provides tips on reducing risk and finding more information. 2002. Sacred Bond: Black Men and Their Mothers RC 54782 by Keith Michael Brown read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Personal accounts by thirty-six African American men from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and lifestyles depict the unique bond between them and their mothers—the relationship that these men acknowledge has had the greatest impact on their lives. Reflects on the women's courage, strength, and resilience. 1998. The Soul beneath the Skin: The Unseen Hearts and Habits of Gay Men RC 54465 by David Nimmons read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Former president of New York's Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center challenges popular stereotypes in an interpretation of gay male experience and cultural patterns. Using personal observations and scientific, anthropological, and philosophical studies, Nimmons finds gays more community-service oriented and less violent and sexually jealous than heterosexuals. Strong language. 2002. The Sound of a Miracle: A Child's Triumph over Autism RC 56100 by Annabel Stehli read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes A mother's inspirational tale of a search for treatment for her autistic daughter, Georgie. After years of frustration with professionals who urged her to institutionalize the child, Stehli sought therapeutic intervention with a French audiologist, whose treatment virtually cured Georgie's condition. 1991. Star-Spangled Manners: In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (for a Change) RC 57192 by Judith Martin read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Martin's social history analyzes every aspect of American life of the last two centuries, beginning with the Founding Fathers who, "having toppled a government," imagined "themselves capable of becoming master etiquetteers." Topics include how not to be a nuisance, being yourself, disaster (earthquake, fire, bombings) etiquette, public celebrations, and personal appearance. 2003. The Third World: Opposing Viewpoints RC 56343 edited by Laura K. Egendorf read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Essays offer different opinions on issues facing Third World countries, such as overpopulation, AIDS, democracy, and foreign aid. Considers affairs in Africa, South America, and in the Middle East. For senior high readers. 2000. Tobacco: The Story of How Tobacco Seduced the World RC 55924 by Iain Gately read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Cultural history of how smoking an exotic plant influenced civilization. Discusses tobacco's uses and forms of consumption from Amerindian prehistory through twentieth- century mass production. Covers information on smoking's addictive qualities and its paraphernalia and on the global economic impact of the industry. 2001. Valley of the Golden Mummies RC 55319 by Zahi Hawass read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Egyptian archaeologist relates the 1999 discovery at the Bahariya Oasis of 105 complete mummies, some gilded, dating from the Greco-Roman period. Provides a firsthand report of the excavation and a history of mummification. Discusses the historical context of the find and its likely contribution to knowledge of the era. 2000. The Worldwide Church of the Handicapped and Other Stories RC 55459 by Marie Sheppard Williams read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Williams, a social worker for twenty-five years, recounts fifteen interrelated incidents that provide an irreverent glimpse into the lives of clients and dedicated coworkers at a rehabilitation center for blind people. Imparts tales of personal intimacies, cruelties of fate, collective crises, and the worlds of "us" and "them." 1996. Sports and Recreation Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team RC 55239 by Lori J. Batcheller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes A brief history of skiing in which adaptive equipment is used to compensate for physical disabilities. Discusses the challenges faced by world-class athletes including vision- impaired skiers and amputees who participate in the United States Disabled Ski Team. 2002. Aqua Fitness: The Low-Impact Total Body Fitness Workout RC 56590 by Mimi Rodriguez Adami read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Advocates total body workout in deep and shallow water as well as at the beach to attain fitness and health. Describes exercises for specific muscles, suggests appropriate equipment, and recommends sports and relaxation programs. 2002. 'Atta Girl! A Celebration of Women in Sport RC 56824 by Alexandra Powe Allred read by Coleen Delany 2 cassettes Inspirational anecdotes about women in sports, including the author, a former U.S. women's bobsled team member, who also once played professional football. Recounts female athletes' struggle for success and acceptance and explores society's evolving perceptions. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Baseball: A Literary Anthology edited by Nicholas Dawidoff read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes Selections from American writers about the national pastime, beginning with Thayer's poem "Casey at the Bat." Includes fiction long and short, poetry and doggerel, song lyrics, essays and studies, biographical pieces and memoirs, articles and analysis, and the opening scene from the play Damn Yankees. 2002. Eiger Dreams: Ventures among Men and Mountains RC 55906 by Jon Krakauer read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Twelve accounts of mountaineering feats by the author of Into Thin Air (RC 44525). In the title piece, Krakauer and a younger companion are waiting out bad weather conditions before assaulting the north face of the Eiger in Switzerland. Some strong language. 1990. Every Second Counts RC 56920 by Lance Armstrong read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Following his athletic comeback and defeat of cancer recounted in It's Not about the Bike (RC 50265), cyclist Lance Armstrong describes a new appreciation for everyday family life, including the addition of twins. Details the training and effort needed to win his fifth Tour de France in 2003. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Everything Scrabble RC 55326 by Joe Edley and John D. Williams read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes A national Scrabble champion and the executive director of the National Scrabble Association present information to increase skill in every aspect of the game. Includes basic board strategies; use of letters J, Q, X, and Z; seven- letter plays; bonus squares; and secrets to getting better tiles. 2001. The Game I'll Never Forget: One Hundred Hockey Stars' Stories RC 56421 selected by Chris McDonell read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Collection of stories originally published in Hockey Digest, written by athletes from the 1940s to 2002 who describe the best hockey game they have ever played. Includes reminiscences by Ken Dryden, Phil Esposito, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, and Bobby Orr, as well as lesser known players. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Gold in the Water: The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory RC 56039 by P.H. Mullen read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Chronicles the arduous years of training of the 2000 U.S. Olympic swim team that led to victory in Australia. Follows coach Dick Jochums and his athletes, including two asthmatics who overcame their medical problems to succeed. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Gordie Howe: My Hockey Memories RC 57158 by Gordie Howe read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Autobiography by Canadian hockey champion, who joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1946 at the age of eighteen. Howe describes his career on the ice; his most famous games; and the athletes he played with, including his two sons. Some strong language. 1999. Hawk: Occupation, Skateboarder RC 55551 by Tony Hawk read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Autobiography of a skateboarding champion who retired and later became an announcer for ESPN. Hawk, born in 1968, recalls his youth spent perfecting his skills as his dad started the National Skateboard Association. Reminisces about his feats and particular events. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000. A History of Basketball for Girls and Women: From Bloomers to Big Leagues RC 56210 by Joanne Lannin read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette History of women's basketball from its beginnings at Smith College in 1892—mere weeks after its invention—to the professional arena. Describes the changes in the game and its major players and coaches. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Hunter RC 55711 by J.A. Hunter read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Autobiography by Scottish big game hunter John Alexander Hunter (1887-1963), who lived in British East Africa and made a living as a guide. Describes his career and adventures in the bush. 1952. I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It RC 55571 by Charles Barkley read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Memoir by former NBA star, who moved on to become a television commentator for TNT, about his success as an athlete and his beliefs about everything from politics (he's a Republican) to religion, role models, and racism. Foreword by Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By; Courage, Determination, Teamwork, Persistence, Integrity, Citizenship, Justice, Commitment, Excellence RC 54787 by Sharon Robinson read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Baseball Hall of Famer's daughterillustrates nine values— including courage, determination, teamwork, integrity, citizenship, and justice—her father exemplified, using events from his own and others' lives. Includes commentary by and about Christopher Reeve, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno RC 57065 by Apolo Anton Ohno read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette A Japanese American short track ice skater, who won both a silver and gold medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics at age nineteen, presents an account of his life and career. Ohno describes his upbringing and training, his injuries and illnesses, and his later success. For senior high and older readers. 2002. The Minority Quarterback and Other Lives in Sports RC 55944 by Ira Berkow read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Thirty-seven stories by a New York Times sports reporter about athletes overcoming hardships. In the title piece, Berkow examines the struggle of a white, teenage quarterback on a scholarship to a historically black college. Includes features on one-armed pitcher Jim Abbott and on a dying Arthur Ashe. Some strong language. 2002. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game RC 56245 by Michael Lewis read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Author of the New New Thing (RC 49256) describes how Billy Beane, general manager of baseball's Oakland Athletics, came in first place in the American League West in 2002. Examines Beane's use of computers, statistics, and scouting to achieve success despite a minor league budget. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. More than a Game RC 55635 by Phil Jackson and Charley Rosen read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Phil Jackson, successful pro basketball coach of the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers, and his friend of thirty years, sportswriter Charley Rosen, describe their love of the sport. Includes anecdotes, their biographical sketches, and their keys to success. Some strong language. 2001. My Losing Season RC 55514 by Pat Conroy read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Author of The Prince of Tides (RC 25248) describes his basketball team's mediocre season during his senior year at The Citadel in 1966-1967. Despite an antagonistic coach, Conroy loved being a point guard. He recalls his team's many losses, but remembers the bonds formed among his teammates. Strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Omar! My Life on and off the Field RC 55282 by Omar Vizquel read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Autobiography of the Cleveland Indians shortstop, born to a close, middle-class family in Caracas, Venezuela. Describes his long baseball career: he began playing at eight, entered the American minor leagues at seventeen, and rose later to the majors, where he has won the Gold Glove fielding award nine times. 2002. On a Wave RC 55930 by Thad Ziolkowski read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes A poet/writer recalls his 1960s adolescence in Florida, when surfing was more of a religion than a sport. Ziolkowski describes smoking marijuana, discovering girls, and dealing with family problems, while all that really mattered to him was riding the waves. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson RC 56440 by Larry Platt read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Philadelphia magazine editor-in-chief presents the tumultuous life of the Philadelphia 76ers' six-foot point guard, from an impoverished childhood in Newport News, Virginia, to success as the NBA's 2001 MVP. Platt portrays Iverson as a misunderstood talent, loyal to family and friends but struggling with his coach, the media, and the law. Strong language. 2002. Open: Inside the Ropes at Bethpage Black RC 56287 by John Feinstein read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Author of The Majors (RC 48273) describes how Bethpage Black—a public golf course owned by the state of New York— is selected and prepared to host the 2002 U.S. Open (ultimately won by Tiger Woods). Bestseller. 2003. Perfect I'm Not: Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball RC 56059 by David Wells read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Professional baseball pitcher describes his life in the bullpen from the minor leagues to the majors. The son of a Hells Angels bike-riding mom, Wells chronicles his career, including when he pitched a perfect game for the 1998 New York Yankees. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker RC 56047 by James McManus read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes On assignment to cover both the 2000 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and former game host Ted Binion's murder trial, McManus entered the competition. Describes the action at the tables, his progress in the event, and the underground world of the city. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever RC 56341 by John Feinstein read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes NPR commentator recreates the near-fatal punch thrown by Kermit Washington at Rudy Tomjanovich during a 1977 Rockets-Lakers game. Feinstein examines their lives before and after the fight. He also discusses racial tension in the sport and subsequent league changes. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. She Got Game RC 55996 by Cynthia Cooper read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Women's National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player shares her journey overcoming adversity in Los Angeles's inner city to shine among the basketball elite. Cooper chronicles her career from 1981 at the University of Southern California through stints overseas and on the U.S. Olympic Team to leading the Houston Comets in back-to-back champion-ships. 1999. The Teammates RC 56289 by David Halberstam read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s— Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr—who remain friends for over sixty years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller. 2003. They Cleared the Lane: The NBA's Black Pioneers RC 55447 by Ron Thomas read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Sportswriter Thomas chronicles the history of team integration in basketball. Thomas heralds the first African American players in the NBA, beginning with Chuck Cooper, and focuses on the years between 1950 and 1965. Provides social and political commentary as well as biographical information based on interviews with players, their teammates, families, and coaches. 2002. They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? RC 56691 by Patrick F. McManus read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Tongue-in-cheek tales about a sportsman's life. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, and the opportunities for disaster, in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing. Includes amusing accounts of his dog Strange and an incorrigible old woodsman, Rancid Crabtree. 1981. Up and Running: The Jami Goldman Story RC 55469 by Jami Goldman and Andrea Cagan read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes A record-setting sprinter and inspirational speaker, Goldman recounts the ordeal that left her a double below- the-knee amputee at nineteen and how she transformed adversity into challenge. Further describes her emotionally devastating trial against the state of Arizona and the steadfast support of her family, friends, and husband, Beau. 2001. What Time Is It? You Mean Now? Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of Them All RC 55645 by Yogi Berra read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Retired baseball champion expands on the advice he first offered in When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! (RC 52360) by using anecdotes relating to baseball. Suggests cultivating a positive attitude, exercising, setting goals, and taking advantage of opportunities. 2002. Who's Your Caddy? Looping for the Great, Near Great, and Reprobates of Golf RC 56286 by Rick Reilly read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Humorous portrayal of Sports Illustrated writer's inept attempt at caddying for golfers of various abilities and temperaments. He includes stories about Jack Nicklaus, Bob Newhart, Deepak Chopra, Donald Trump, Casey Martin (who sued the PGA to use a cart), and blind player Bob Andrews. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players RC 54488 by Stefan Fatsis read by John Lescault 4 cassettes As he progresses from living-room Scrabble player to expert, the author examines the subculture of people devoted to championship tournament play. Discusses the game's history, its international variants, and its controversial elements. Some strong language. 2001. Stage and Screen Audrey Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit RC 57351 by Sean Hepburn Ferrer read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Recollections by the son of actors Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer. Sean Ferrer details his European childhood and provides intimate glimpses of his mother, her strengths, vulnerabilities, family history, later years, and final illness. Describes her devoted work for UNICEF that Ferrer himself continues. Bestseller. 2003. Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball RC 57093 by Stefan Kanfer read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Details the life and times of comedienne and sit-com star Lucille Ball (1911–1989), beginning with her difficult childhood in upstate New York. Covers her unhappy marriage to Desi Arnaz and the evolution of her career until she became "the first woman with major economic power in postwar Hollywood." Bestseller. 2003. Bob Hope: My Life in Jokes RC 57077 by Bob Hope read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The late comedian, who died in 2003 at one hundred years of age, tells his life through jokes—organized by decade— revealing his family, experiences, interests, and personal and political thoughts. Reminisces about his long career in show business on the radio, screen, and television—and in the war theater entertaining American troops. Introduction by daughter Linda. 2003. The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film RC 55779 by Michael Ondaatje read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Author of The English Patient (RC 35558) presents a series of interviews he conducted with film editor Walter Murch after the filming of his book. Murch offers insights into his profession gained from his experiences with movies such as American Graffiti, The Godfather (RC 25677), and Apocalypse Now. Bestseller. 2002. The Golden Girls of MGM: Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, and Others RC 56320 by Jane Ellen Wayne read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Collective biography of female film stars who worked for Louis B. Mayer's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. Concentrates on the love lives of the major actresses, and how they were held to a morals clause and needed Mayer's permission to wed. Some strong language. 2002. James Arness: An Autobiography RC 55498 by James Arness read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Autobiography of the actor best known for his TV series role in Gunsmoke. Describes his Minnesota childhood with his brother (future actor Peter Graves); his WWII tour of duty, which earned him a Purple Heart and Bronze Star; and his theatrical career. 2001. Just Lucky I Guess: A Memoir of Sorts RC 56268 by Carol Channing read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Famous for her performances in Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Channing recounts her charmed life on and off Broadway. Features an all-star cast of celebrities and politicians and includes revealing backstage gossip and anecdotes. She also discusses her family background and her bout with cancer. Some strong language. 2002. Lillian Gish: Her Legend, Her Life RC 53935 by Charles Affron read by Susan McInerney 4 cassettes Using letters, interviews, and the subject's unpublished autobiography, Affron offers a portrait of the public and private life of film actress Lillian Gish (1893–1993). Describes her evolution from child prodigy to silent screen star to her last performance in 1987 in The Whales of August. 2001. The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up RC 55761 by David Rensin read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes Tales of successful Hollywood talent agents from the 1930s to the 1990s who began their careers literally at the bottom—in the mail room. The author interviews successful executives who explain what it takes to make it in a competitive business. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Once upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier RC 56443 by J. Randy Taraborrelli read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Portrays the marriage of American movie star Grace Kelly to European Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Describes how the classic 1950s beauty left her career to become a full-time wife and mother and the difficulties she faced in both these commitments. 2003. Seinfeld: The Making of an American Icon RC 55340 by Jerry Oppenheimer read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Author of Martha Stewart (RC 44818) and Barbara Walters (RC 31301) explores the life of stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Describes Seinfeld's Jewish roots, his blue- collar youth in Long Island, his rise to fame, and his romances with much younger women, one of whom he married. Some strong language. 2002. When Hollywood Had a King: The Reign of Lew Wasserman, Who Leveraged Talent into Power and Influence RC 56850 by Connie Bruck read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Biography of the entertainment industry's most powerful force: the president of Music Corporation of America. Traces Wasserman's career rise from the 1940s to the 1990s. Discusses relationships between Hollywood stars, mobsters, and politicians, as well as the deals Wasserman engineered that reshaped movie business. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Travel Adventures in Arabia: Among the Bedouins, Druses, Whirling Dervishes, and Yezidee Devil Worshipers RC 57348 by W.B. Seabrook read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes In the 1920s an adventurous American and his wife set out for the pleasure of new experiences to wander in the Middle East. Seabrook describes the overland journey and the various ethnic groups encountered—their customs, traditions, stories, and religious practices. 1927. Adventuring along the Lewis and Clark Trail RC 56639 by Elizabeth Grossman read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Travel guide traces the Corps of Discovery's 1804–1806 route across ten states to the Pacific Ocean. Excerpts from Lewis and Clark's journals provide perspective on ecological changes that have taken place since their expedition. Also includes tips on hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking ad-ventures. Gives useful contact information. 2003. American Lighthouses: A Definitive Guide RC 55679 by Ray Jones read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes A brief survey of United States lighthouses, their engineers, and their keepers is followed by travel information and capsule histories of more than five hundred sites—from Maine, down the eastern seaboard, along the Gulf of Mexico, up the Pacific coast from California to Alaska, and through the Great Lakes. 2002. Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers RC 56626 by Candy Harrington read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes A self-help guide on traveling for people with mobility disabilities. Discusses access rules and laws, and what to expect on trips by plane, bus, train, or cruise ship. Explains the rights of a consumer and offers advice on what to do when things go wrong. 2001. Black Tents of Arabia (My Life among the Bedouins) RC 56202 by Carl R Raswan read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette The author recounts his experiences as a young German living among the Bedouins of Arabia, "migrating, hunting, raiding, starving, and feasting with them." Raswan's recollections begin before WWI and span twenty-two years. He describes endearing friendships and a rich but unforgiving desert culture. Some violence. 1935. Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before RC 55707 by Tony Horwitz read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, accompanied by his carousing Australian friend Roger Williamson, visits Pacific sites that Cook opened to western exploration two centuries ago. Inter-weaves accounts of Cook's exploits taken from his journals with Horwitz's own observations of modern-day Tahiti, Bora-Bora, New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Alaska, and Hawaii. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. Florence, a Delicate Case RC 54795 by David Leavitt read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Explores expatriates' attraction to this Italian city. Examines Florence's twin status as a capital of great art and a haven of permissive sexual attitudes. Discusses books and movies set there and the city's appeal as a destination for homosexual artists and scholars. 2002. A Hell of a Place to Lose a Cow: An American Hitchhiking Odyssey RC 55999 by Tim Brookes read by David Cutler 2 cassettes British-born journalist, professor, and NPR commentator sets out to relive his cross-country hitchhiking experience of 1973. Disregarding contemporary fears of crime and violence, Brookes hopes to discover how the country has changed after twenty-five years. Based on material first published in National Geographic. 2000. Hidden Disneyland and Beyond: Including Disney's California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags California, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park RC 55125 by Lisa Oppenheimer read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes A family-oriented vacation guide with itineraries for traditional attractions and recommendations for "hidden" locales, restaurants, and hotels that might be overlooked by visitors. Includes author's offbeat favorites. 2002. The Traveling Woman: Great Tips for Safe and Healthy Trips RC 53794 by Catherine Comer and Lavon Swaim read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Describes how women can plan, book, pack for, and enjoy business or pleasure trips with efficiency and safety as top priorities. Offers tips on researching a destination, staying healthy while traveling, and planning for any emergency. 2001. U.S. History After: How America Confronted the September 12 Era RC 56587 by Steven Brill read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes Stories from a diverse group of Americans who struggled in the year after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Includes recollections of widowed housewife Eileen Simon; Kevin McCabe of the U.S. Customs Service; Sergio Magistri, owner of a baggage-checking company; Bernadine Healy, Red Cross president; and Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge. 2003. America under Attack: Primary Sources RC 55826 edited by Tamara L. Roleff read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Uses eye witness reports, news articles, and speeches to examine the September 11, 2001, attack by Muslim extremists on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Virginia. Describes America's response, world reaction, and the subsequent war on terrorism. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. American Orientalism: The United States and the Middle East since 1945 RC 55918 by Douglas Little read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes History professor explores attitudes, interests, and issues underlying United States-Middle East relationships since World War II. Focuses on America's stereotypes about the region and the unintended consequences of cultural misunderstandings. Also examines U.S. foreign policy, oil, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and increased nationalism in Middle Eastern countries. 2002. American Scoundrel: The Life of the Notorious Civil War General Dan Sickles RC 55664 by Thomas Keneally read by David Toney 3 cassettes Biography of New York politician Dan Sickles (1819–1914), whose reputation was stained by his introduction of the infamous madame Fanny White to Queen Victoria, the murder of his wife's unarmed lover in 1859, and his controversial charge at Gettysburg in 1863, among other indiscretions. 2002. At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America RC 55259 by Philip Dray read by David Toney 5 cassettes History of lynching in America—its causes, perpetrators, and victims—and its lasting effect on race relations. Profiles the people who fought to expose and eradicate the practice: Ida Wells, James Weldon Johnson, Walter White, W.E.B. Du Bois, and others. Violence and some strong language. 2002. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and Selections from His Other Writings RC 56823 by Benjamin Franklin read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes (Reissue) Memoirs of the early American newspaperman, scientist, philosopher, and statesman Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), addressed to his son. Describes his intellectual development, wide-ranging interests, and diverse enterprises. Includes selections from his newspaper columns and journal. With an introduction by Stacy Schiff. 2001. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life RC 56501 by Walter Isaacson read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Chronicles the life of founding father Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) from his shopkeeper beginnings to his dealings with Europe's aristocracy during the American revolution. Examines Franklin's ability to continually reinvent himself as scientist, diplomat, writer, and political thinker and considers how his vision of a national middle class identity is significant in twenty-first-century America. Bestseller. 2003. Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth RC 56940 by Joe Conason read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Reporter analyses and disputes ten theories held by conservatives concerning liberal viewpoints on patriotism, the media, compassionate conservatism, crime, morality, and economics. Bestseller. 2003. Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to September 11 RC 55667 by Bill Gertz read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Investigative reporter for the Washington Times and author of The China Threat (RC 55297) and Betrayal (RC 48196) utilizes government documents to analyze the U.S. intelligence community's inability to predict and prevent the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Scrutinizes problems within the FBI, the CIA, and other agencies. 2002. Don't Know Much about History: Everything You Need to Know about American History but Never Learned RC 56126 by Kenneth C. Davis read by Erik Synnestvedt 5 cassettes Revised, updated, and expanded edition of 1990 reference guide to America's past and present (RC 33588). In question-and-answer format, Davis provides facts about important people and events in U.S. history, from the contested issue of America's discovery to President Bill Clinton's impeachment hearing and the controversial 2000 election. 2003. The Eagle's Shadow: Why America Fascinates and Infuriates the World RC 56315 by Mark Hertsgaard read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Hertsgaard explores complex, often paradoxical, perceptions of the United States that he gathered while visiting fifteen countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia prior to and just after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. 2002. First Great Triumph: How Five Americans Made Their Country a World Power RC 57156 by Warren Zimmermann read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Former Foreign Service officer profiles "the fathers of modern American imperialism": John Hay, Henry Cabot Lodge, Alfred T. Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, and Elihu Root. He chronicles America's territorial expansion between 1898 and 1903 and analyzes how the acquisitions—including the Philippines and Hawaii—launched the U.S. into world politics. 2002. General Ike: A Personal Reminiscence RC 56762 by John S.D. Eisenhower read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes The son of General Dwight D. Eisenhower draws on his own observations and research as a military historian to describe his father's relationships with World War II associates. Essays portray Ike's interactions with George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall, Charles de Gaulle, and Winston Churchill, among others. Some strong language. 2003. Generations of Captivity: A History of African-American Slaves RC 56104 by Ira Berlin read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In this sequel to Many Thousands Gone (RC 47971), Berlin continues relating the saga of American slavery from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to its abolition in the nineteenth. Discusses differences in the northern and southern parts of the country, westward migration, and eventual freedom. 2003. The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson; the Fierce Battles over Money and Power That Transformed the Nation RC 56622 by Steven R. Weisman read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Journalist chronicles six decades of the struggle to reach consensus on income tax in America. Beginning with the Civil War, Weisman details social, political, and legal opposition to government's attempts at wealth redistribution. He reconstructs Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive-Era efforts and concludes with the establishment of a progressive tax under Woodrow Wilson. 2002. Hit to Kill: The New Battle over Shielding America from Missile Attack RC 55586 by Bradley Graham read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Graham chronicles the contentious debate over developing a national missile defense system. Explores the political and technological barriers that have impeded progress. Analyzes the powerbrokers and world events that have influenced the debate including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, the North Korean missile launch, and the ABM Treaty. 2001. Huey Long RC 56095 by T. Harry Williams read by Barry Bernson 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) A portrait of Louisiana's controversial governor of the 1930s who was known as "The Kingfish." The author recognizes Long as a rare person of power with a potential for "great good or great evil," and presents him as a tragic figure. Some strong language. National Book Award. Pulitzer Prize. 1969. In the Hands of the Great Spirit: The 20,000-Year History of American Indians RC 56097 by Jake Page read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Narrative overview of major events shaping the history of the Indian people in the lower forty-eight states. Discusses the arrival of "American Indians" on the North American continent some seventeen thousand years before Columbus landed. Explores their strife with European settlers and subsequent treatment by the United States government through the twentieth century. 2003. Inheriting the Revolution: The First Generation of Americans RC 55473 by Joyce Appleby read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Historian of early America examines the political, economic, religious, and cultural transformations brought about by the generation born between 1776 and 1800. Describes ordinary citizens' contributions to the creation of a national identity. Assesses the effects of individual aspiration and free enterprise. Explores the divisions engendered by slavery and race issues. 2000. Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War RC 55434 by T.J. Stiles read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes The life and times of pro-Confederate guerrilla and outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882) in the context of faction-ally divided Missouri during the Civil War. James joined "Bloody Bill" Anderson's squad of bushwhackers at sixteen and continued his terrorist activities with the Younger brothers during Reconstruction. Violence and some strong language. 2002. Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together with Additional Views RC 56474 by U.S. Congress read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes Official U.S. government report on efforts of American intelligence agencies charged with protecting national security. 2002. Katharine Graham's Washington RC 55458 edited by Katharine Graham read by Mitzi Friedlander 7 cassettes in 2 containers Anthology of articles collected by Washington Post publisher Graham to reflect her "sense of Washington: its flavor, its history . . . its great characters, its great events." Twelve sections, each with an introduction by Graham, cover such areas as social Washington, wartime Washington, president-watching, Washington women, and how Washington works. Bestseller. 2002. Lighthouse Families RC 55659 by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts read by John Hammock 2 cassettes Collection of firsthand accounts from people who called a light station "home." Now elderly, they recall their childhood experiences, including the dangers, responsibilities, and satisfactions of growing up in remote and isolated situations. Describes adventures, heroics, and history, and even contains some favorite family recipes. 1997. Look Away! A History of the Confederate States of America RC 55488 by William C. Davis read by Tom Burch 4 cassettes A social, political, and economic history of the South during the Civil War based on primary sources. Describes the hardships that accompanied the conflict and the deterioration of law and order. Assesses President Jefferson Davis's difficulties in governing and the transformation of Southern society. Some strong language. 2002. The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today RC 56583 by Stephen E. Ambrose and Douglas G. Brinkley read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Inspired by their 2,350-mile steamboat journey on the Mississippi, noted historians Ambrose and Brinkley present the watershed's regional history in a national context. Chronicling its exploration and settlement from the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, they discuss the river's influence on literary masters and jazz legends and its place in black history. 2002. Patriot Sage: George Washington and the American Political Tradition RC 55625 edited by Gary L. Gregg and Matthew Spalding read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Twelve essays commemorate the life and legacy of George Washington and the role he played in shaping the American nation. The authors, including Forrest McDonald, William B. Allen, and Mark Thistlethwaite, suggest ways in which Washington's life, thought, and character are relevant today. Foreword by William J. Bennett. 1999. Portraits: 9/11/01; the Collected "Portraits of Grief" from the New York Times RC 56200 read by Madelyn Buzzard 9 cassettes in 2 containers A collection of New York Times daily feature articles, "Portraits of Grief," written in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. These brief profiles and personal remembrances celebrate the lives of 1,910 victims of the terrorist attack on New York City's World Trade Center. 2002. A President in the Family: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, and Thomas Woodson RC 55461 by Byron W. Woodson read by John Polk 3 cassettes A descendant of Thomas Woodson, oldest son of African American slave Sally Hemings, relates family oral history passed down through generations supporting their claim to lineal descent from Thomas Jefferson. Provides an account of the family's accomplishments and offers documentation to rebut some historians' denials of the Jefferson-Hemings liaison. 2001. President Nixon: Alone in the White House RC 55252 by Richard Reeves read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes Through the examination of papers and tapes declassified long after Nixon's death, Reeves reveals the insular, deceptive nature of his presidency, which extended from 1969 to 1974. Documents what Nixon experienced in the White House, what he knew, and what he actually did, "sometimes hour by hour, sometimes minute by minute." 2001. The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 1875–1930 RC 56579 by Jean V. Matthews read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote. Discusses the role of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values engendered by their debates. 2003. Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers RC 55339 by Daniel Ellsberg read by Tom Burch 4 cassettes Memoir by the former high government official and author of Papers on the War (RC 21334) who leaked top-secret documents to the press during President Richard Nixon's administration in an attempt to end the Vietnam War. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Life RC 55994 by Kathleen Dalton read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes Chronicles Teddy Roosevelt's personal life and political legacy. Em-phasizes his struggle to overcome childhood illnesses, his adventurous spirit, and his dedication to family, depicting him as a rugged but complex man of contradictions. Discusses how his conservative political views evolved to embrace progressive social reforms. 2002. This Just In: What I Couldn't Tell You on TV RC 55649 by Bob Schieffer read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Anchor of Face the Nation offers a behind-the-scenes account of his more than forty years in journalism, including coverage of the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, and Capitol Hill. He also discusses his reporting of Kennedy's assassination, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, Watergate, and September 11, 2001. Bestseller. 2003. To America: Personal Reflections of an Historian RC 55747 by Stephen E. Ambrose read by John Polk 2 cassettes Historian intersperses his personal story with reflections on American history. His topics include the transcontinental railroad, World War II, Native Americans, Vietnam, civil rights, and women's rights. Also describes well-known persons such as Washington, Lincoln, Lewis and Clark, Nixon, and Eisenhower. Bestseller. 2002. Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives RC 56617 read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Accounts of former slaves based on interviews conducted in the late 1930s by the U.S. government's Works Progress Administration for the Slave Narrative Collection of the Federal Writers' Project. Companion to 2003 documentary film produced by HBO. Foreword by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Violence and strong language. 2002. An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917–1963 RC 56246 by Robert Dallek read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes This portrait of the former president emphasizes the virtues and faults that made him "seem both exceptional and ordinary." Source materials shed light on JFK's lifelong health problems, family influences on his character, and his philandering as well as his navy service record, congressional terms, and presidential policies. Bestseller. 2003. What Kind of Nation: Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and the Epic Struggle to Create a United States RC 55615 by James F. Simon read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Legal scholar's account of the conflict between states' rights advocate Thomas Jefferson and Federalist chief justice John Marshall over the intent of constitutional provisions regulating government's power. Details the formative influence of landmark cases, including Marbury v. Madison, which established the Supreme Court's authority to overrule Congress, and the Aaron Burr treason trial. 2002. When I Was a Kid, This Was a Free Country RC 55964 by G. Gordon Liddy read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Radio talk-show host, former FBI agent, and attorney Liddy reminisces about his childhood, lamenting the changes in society that have occurred over his lifetime. Also provides new insight into the Watergate scandal, for which he served prison time. Some strong language. 2002. A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America RC 56080 by Jon Kukla read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Describes decades of political intrigue and diplomatic negotiations leading to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson. Explores the machinations of French and Spanish rulers, the actions of American entrepreneurs, and the effects of a Haitian rebellion that caused Napoleon to sell a vast North American territory. Some strong language. 2003. The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk RC 56091 by Susan McDougal read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Autobiography of the woman who refused to testify against Bill and Hillary Clinton during the 1996 Whitewater real estate investigation. McDougal recalls her childhood, marriage, and relationship with the Clintons. She explains why she remained silent during the probe—a decision that earned her twenty-one months behind bars. Some strong language. 2003. War America's Splendid Little Wars: A Short History of U.S. Military Engagements, 1975–2000 RC 57032 by Peter Huchthausen read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Retired naval officer and author of K-19: The Widowmaker (RC 55090) traces America's post-Vietnam armed conflicts from the 1975 rescue of the hijacked SS Mayaguez in the Gulf of Siam through the 1990s interventions in the Balkans. Includes U.S. failures in Lebanon, Iran, and Somalia and victories in Desert Storm, Grenada, and Panama. 2003. An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942–1943; Liberation Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 54939 by Rick Atkinson read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Crusade (RC 41346) and The Long Gray Line (RC 30303) analyzes the 1942–1943 Operation TORCH invasion of North Africa—the first joint Allied effort. Describes theaction between the green U.S. troops and Rommel's battle-hardened Afrika Korps and the conflict between the British and American commands. 2002. At Dawn We Slept: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor RC 53552 by Gordon W. Prange read by Ted Stoddard 8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Detailed account of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor based on exhaustive interviews and eyewitness accounts. Chronicles the painstaking preparations of the Japanese task force, the factors contributing to American unpreparedness, the events of the air raid itself, and the aftermath and legacy of the attack. Bestseller. 1981. Beyond Glory: Medal of Honor Heroes in Their Own Words: Extraordinary Stories of Courage from World War II to Vietnam RC 56848 by Larry Smith read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Twenty-four recipients of the Medal of Honor recall the deeds and circumstances meriting their citations. Jack Jacobs of the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War describes his 1968 rescue actions while wounded and under fire as simply doing what he felt he had to do. Some strong language. 2003. The Brigade: An Epic Story of Vengeance, Salvation, and World War II RC 56192 by Howard Blum read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Account of the exploits of the Jewish Brigade, a volunteer British Army unit of Palestinian Jews. Details their responses to concentration camp horrors, their efforts to eliminate Nazis guilty of war crimes, and the assistance they provided in transporting Jewish orphans to Palestine. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History RC 56253 by George Crile read by Robert O'Keefe 5 cassettes Sixty Minutes producer relates the CIA's secret war in Afghanistan in the 1980s to prevent a Soviet takeover. Describes the efforts of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson and agency operative Gust Avrakotos to arm Islamic fundamentalist guerrillas who ultimately defeated the Russians—and later formed the Taliban. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Chemical and Biological Weapons in Our Times RC 55829 by Herbert M. Levine read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Examines the history and development of chemical and biological weapons. Discusses their proliferation and association with terrorism, and efforts made to control their use. Topics include the 1995 sarin-gas attack in the Japanese subway system and Iraq's use of nerve gas. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Colditz: The Untold Story of World War II's Great Escapes RC 55636 by Henry Chancellor read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes A study of Colditz, the medieval German fortress that became a WWII high-security prison. Considered escape-proof with its thick walls and long drop to the valley, its story—presented from diaries, memoirs, and interviews—is told from the points of view of escapees, non-escapers, guards, and orderlies. Based on the British television series Escape from Colditz. 2001. The Education of Lieutenant Kerrey RC 56106 by Gregory L. Vistica read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Television news producer investigates former Nebraska senator Bob Kerrey's role in the 1969 Navy SEAL raid on a Vietnam village that left approximately twenty-five women and children dead. Vistica examines Kerrey's life as a war hero and politician, scrutinizes conflicting stories about the mission, and evaluates his eventual public disclosure. Violence. 2003. Eisenhower: A Soldier's Life RC 55444 by Carlo D'Este read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers Studies the life of supreme Allied commander and U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) from his childhood in Kansas until the close of World War II in 1945. Uses private family papers to examine Ike's pacifist upbringing, his marriage, and his career as a staff officer while ascending the ranks. 2002. The Execution of Major Andre RC 55190 by John Evangelist Walsh read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Revisionist account dispels the legends about the bravery and sophistication of the British officer who conspired with American general Benedict Arnold to take West Point in September 1780. Justifies his execution as a spy on orders from George Washington and exposes the arrogance and ineptness that led to his capture. 2001. Fighting with the Screaming Eagles: With the 101st Airborne from Normandy to Bastogne RC 54900 by Robert M. Bowen read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Memoir of a sergeant who joined the Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne in 1943. Recalls events from basic training, the D-Day landing in Normandy, Operation "Market Garden," and the Battle of the Bulge. Bowen says he began this account in 1945 while recovering from wounds. Some strong language. 2001. The Final Invasion: Plattsburgh, the War of 1812's Most Decisive Battle RC 55591 by David G. Fitz-Enz read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Chronicles the British plan to recapture their former colonies in America during the War of 1812. Under the command of Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost, seasoned troops from the Napoleonic Wars invaded America from Canada in September 1814. They were repulsed at Plattsburgh, New York, on Lake Champlain. 2001. Gettysburg RC 56250 by Stephen W. Sears read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes The author of Chancellorsville (RC 45938) and other Civil War titles pens an assessment of the July 1863 battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He analyzes the personalities of the commanders on both sides and their decisions during the three days of armed combat. 2003. The Hunt for Bin Laden: Task Force Dagger RC 55763 by Robin Moore read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Account of the U.S. special operations in Afghanistan during 2001-2002, in which the Green Berets worked with the Northern Alliance to capture Kabul, defeat the Taliban, and disrupt Al Qaeda terrorists. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. I Am a Soldier, Too: The Jessica Lynch Story RC 57047 by Rick Bragg read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Relates the experiences of nineteen-year-old U.S. Army private Jessica Lynch, captured during an ambush in March 2003 in southern Iraq and dramatically rescued weeks later, catapulting her into the international spotlight. Describes her West Virginia childhood and adjustment upon returning home wounded. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. In the Company of Heroes RC 56819 by Michael J. Durant read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Retired army pilot recounts his harrowing POW experience in Somalia after his Blackhawk helicopter was downed during a 1993 mission to capture warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. He describes being attacked by a mob, imprisoned, interrogated, and finally released after eleven days. Introduction by the author of Black Hawk Down (RC 48028). Strong language. 2003. Into the Rising Sun: In Their Own Words, World War II's Pacific Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat RC 55697 by Patrick K. O'Donnell read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Veterans' firsthand accounts of action in the Pacific theater during World War II. Paratroopers, Marine Raiders, Marauders, and Rangers recount their brutal experiences in major campaigns in Guadalcanal, New Guinea, the Philippines, Burma, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Violence and some strong language. 2002. Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles RC 55726 by Anthony Swofford read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes A memoir by a former sniper describing the reactions of U.S. marines to the difficulties of life and war during the Desert Storm operation in 1991. The author relates how he enlisted after high school and was sent at age twenty to Saudi Arabia to face combat. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. John Paul Jones: A Sailor's Biography RC 56207 by Samuel Eliot Morison read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Renowned naval historian reconstructs the life of the Scottish-born officer known as "the father of the U.S. Navy." Portraying Jones's complex patriotism, Morison describes his training as a merchant skipper in the West Indies, his commission in the Continental Navy, and his service in the Russian navy. Pulitzer Prize. 1959. John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy RC 56700 by Evan Thomas read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Biography of the "great sea warrior," born in Scotland in 1747, who went to sea at age thirteen. Describes his career in the fledgling American Continental Navy, his later exploits in Europe and Russia, and his burial in an obscure Paris grave in 1792. 2003. The Navajo Code Talkers RC 55315 by Doris A. Paul read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette History of the Navajos' development of a radio transmissible code for the U.S. military that remained unbreakable throughout World War II. Explains why the code confused the Japanese enemy forces. Contains the Navajo communicators' personal accounts of action in the field under fire. 1973. Not War but Murder: Cold Harbor 1864 RC 56711 by Ernest B. Furgurson read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Traces the 1864 Union overland campaign towards the Confederate capitol of Richmond, Virginia, that included a disastrous defeat at Cold Harbor on June 3. Scrutinizes the problems between General George Meade and overall commander Ulysses S. Grant. Analyzes Robert E. Lee's defense strategies. 2000. The Pacific War RC 56949 by John Costello read by Jake Williams 7 cassettes Comprehensive account of political, economic, and military actions in the Pacific during World War II. Examines strategies behind the campaign, from the Allied entry into the war to the decision to use the atomic bomb. Reconstructs internal government affairs by referencing official documents and military records. 1981. Patriots: The Vietnam War Remembered from All Sides RC 56230 by Christian G. Appy read by Ralph Lowenstein 6 cassettes Compilation of oral histories from every faction involved in the Vietnam conflict, to provide insight into America's longest and most divisive foreign war. Among those interviewed were American veterans, Vietnamese soldiers and civilians, former policy makers, journalists, antiwar activists, and medical personnel. Historian Appy introduces each entry and provides context. 2003. The Righteous: The Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust RC 56237 by Martin Gilbert read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes British historian portrays non-Jews who saved Jewish lives during World War II. Drawing on his research, Gilbert honors the hundreds of courageous people throughout Europe who, often at great risk to themselves, deliberately chose to rescue fellow human beings from the evils of Nazism. 2003. Sailors to the End: The Deadly Fire on the U.S.S. Forrestal and the Heroes Who Fought It RC 55661 by Gregory A. Freeman read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes On July 29, 1967, off the coast of Vietnam an errant rocket on the U.S.S. Forrestal hits the plane piloted by future senator John McCain. Describes the crew's heroic efforts to save the ship (although 134 sailors died) and the reasons for the disaster. Some strong language. 2002. The Secrets of Inchon: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Covert Mission of the Korean War RC 56313 by Eugene Franklin Clark read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes Memoir of a successful U.S. espionage mission during the Korean War. In 1950, ahead of the invasion by General Douglas MacArthur's forces, Navy lieutenant Gene Clark and two South Korean officers scouted the harbor of Inchon. Under a two-week barrage of bullets, the three obtained vital information. Introduction by Thomas Fleming. Violence. 2002. Steel My Soldiers' Hearts: The Hopeless to Hardcore Transformation of 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, United States Army, Vietnam RC 55665 by David H. Hackworth and Eilhys England read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Retired army colonel and author of Hazardous Duty (RC 43566) and About Face (RC 30190) recalls how he transformed a demoralized infantry troop in Vietnam in 1969 into the "Hardcore Battalion." Violence and strong language. 2002. Tank: The Progress of a Monstrous War Machine RC 55135 by Patrick Wright read by David Cutler 4 cassettes British historian chronicles the armored tank's development—from World War I, when it was the opening wedge in mechanized warfare, through the late twentieth century, when its electronics and its remote-controlled operation evolved. Discusses the tank's symbolic significance in social, political, and philosophical contexts. 2000. Women's Concerns The Autoimmune Connection: Essential Information for Women on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting On with Your Life RC 56259 by Rita Baron-Faust and Jill P. Buyon read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes The authors discuss over twenty autoimmune diseases in women and explain how they interact with hormones. Includes information on testing and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid irregularities, skin disorders, type 1 diabetes, bowel diseases, multiple sclerosis, blood and liver problems, and other conditions. 2003. Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause RC 57110 by Ann Louise Gittleman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Revised edition of 1998 work explains the symptoms of perimenopause, including hypothyroidism. Suggests natural remedies such as dietary changes and herbal and vitamin supplements. Provides sample menus. Also describes how long-term hormone replacement research was halted in 2002 because of the therapy's cancer risk. Bestseller. 2003. The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women: Exploding the Estrogen Myth RC 57023 by Barbara Seaman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the use of hormone replacement drugs—primarily estrogen—for birth control, menopause, and postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003. Honor Lost: Love and Death in Modern-Day Jordan RC 56051 by Norma Khouri read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Khouri's memoir of her friendship with Dalia, a young Muslim woman whose only crime was to fall in love with a Christian army officer. In Jordan's rigid, patriarchal society, secret meetings between Dalia and her lover, although chaste, brought such dishonor to the family that her father killed her—"to clean . . . house." 2003. Meyebela: My Bengali Girlhood RC 55952 by Taslima Nasrin read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Memoir of growing up female in a Muslim world by a multitalented feminist born in Bangladesh. Describes abusive behavior of her tyrannical physician father, religious obedience of her powerless mother, ill-treatment of female servants, and her own questioning of and rebellion against Islamic precepts. Some violence. 1998. Pregnant! What Can I Do? A Guide for Teenagers RC 56363 by Tania Heller read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002. The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 1875–1930 RC 56579 by Jean V. Matthews read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote. Discusses the role of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values engendered by their debates. 2003. The Traveling Woman: Great Tips for Safe and Healthy Trips RC 53794 by Catherine Comer and Lavon Swaim read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Describes how women can plan, book, pack for, and enjoy business or pleasure trips with efficiency and safety as top priorities. Offers tips on researching a destination, staying healthy while traveling, and planning for any emergency. 2001. World History The Age of Sacred Terror RC 55953 by Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes The authors, both former members of the National Security Council, explore the origins of Islamist terrorism and the origins of al-Qaeda; explain how the U.S. government under President Bill Clinton failed to predict or prevent the September 11, 2001, attacks; and offer suggestions for effective counterterrorism strategies. 2002. The Americas: A Hemispheric History RC 56832 by Felipe Fernández-Armesto read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Oxford historian describes the Western Hemisphere from prehistoric times to the present. Topics include indigenous peoples, the slave trade, politics, and commerce. Also discusses the vast contrasts between north and south and the increasing preeminence of the United States beginning in the late eighteenth century with independence, unity, and industrialization. 2003. Antiquity: The Civilization of the Ancient World RC 57301 by Norman F. Cantor read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Survey of major Mediterranean empires from the birth of the Sumerians around 3500 B.C. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley to the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 453. Discusses principles of religion, philosophy, politics, health, and law developed in this period and their continuing influence on modern culture. 2003. The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome RC 57323 by Michael Parenti read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Historian views Julius Caesar's murder by Roman senators on March 15, 44 B.C., as motivated by class warfare, not by a desire to restore republican liberties usurped by a despotic ruler. Posits that the emperor supported economic reforms to benefit the masses and was killed by nobles who resisted giving up power. 2003. The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk RC 55720 by Gyatso Palden read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Memoir of a Buddhist monk, born in 1933 in Tibet. The 1950 Chinese invasion ended his monastic life. Describes his arrest and thirty prison years of starvation, torture, and "reeducation." Escaping to India upon release, he revealed the Tibetan plight to the Dalai Lama—and to the world. 1997. Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones RC 56793 by Greg Campbell read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Journalist reports atrocities committed in West Africa and claims they result when diamonds are smuggled out of Sierra Leone to finance terrorist activities around the world. Discusses the role of the gems in the country's history and the unscrupulous manipulation of market value. Violence and some strong language. 2002. Bones: Discovering the First Americans RC 55920 by Elaine Dewar read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes A Canadian investigative journalist reassesses the origins of human habitation in the Americas. While anthropologists claim that Asians crossing the Bering Strait were the first arrivals, Dewar finds evidence in ancient remains that the Native American contention to have always been here may be nearer the truth. 2001. The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror RC 55867 by Bernard Lewis read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Princeton historian traces the roots of anti-Americanism in the Islamic world. Explores the conditions that led to terrorism in the west, including the Islamic Revolution in Iran, U.S. foreign policy, Soviet influence in the Middle East, and the role of Saudi Arabia in creating Muslim extremism. Bestseller. 2003. Death as a Way of Life: Israel Ten Years after Oslo RC 56948 by David Grossman read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Essays by an Israeli author in response to the escalating regional violence in the decade since signing of the 1993 Oslo Accords—a supposed framework for peace—by Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasir Arafat. Grossman comments on further peace negotiations and disappointments, terrorist attacks, and possibilities for a harmonious coexistence. 2003. Emma's War RC 55323 by Deborah Scroggins read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Chronicle of Emma McCune, who became involved in the plight of refugees when she made her first trip to Sudan in 1987. Her own story, from British aid worker to Nuer warlord's wife, is interwoven with the history of Sudan's civil war. Violence and some strong language. 2002. The End of Days: Fundamentalism and the Struggle for the Temple Mount RC 56149 by Gershom Gorenberg read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Israeli journalist examines how faith and apocalyptic beliefs fuel strife over Jerusalem. Discusses conflicting Christian, Islamic, and Jewish prophecies regarding the Temple Mount; explores the volatile link between nationalism and religion, particularly lore relating to a holy war and its global impact. 2000. The Essential Gandhi: His Life, Work, and Ideas; an Anthology RC 55559 edited by Louis Fischer read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Selections from the writings of the Indian political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948). Reveals his innermost thoughts about his family and the principles that governed his life. Discusses such topics as civil disobedience, nonviolence, liberty, and the untouchables in India's caste system. 1962. Ethiopia, the Unknown Land: A Cultural and Historical Guide RC 55719 by Stuart Munro-Hay read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes After summarizing Ethiopian history and the role of religion, the author presents an in-depth survey of major tourist attractions—including many sacred sites—on the standard fifteen-day "historical route." Covers Gondar, Harar, Lalibela, Aksum, Debra Damo, Yeha, and the Wuqro Region rock churches. 2002. 1421: The Year China Discovered America RC 55526 by Gavin Menzies read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Former British submariner and amateur historian theorizes that the Chinese under the third Ming emperor Zhu Di explored Antarctica, Australia, and the Americas decades before the Europeans. Speculates that the emperor's eunuch admirals circumnavigated the globe between 1421 and 1423. 2002. Genghis Khan: The Conqueror; Emperor of All Men RC 57144 by Harold Lamb read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes The life and times of Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan, who conquered half the world from Armenia to Korea by the early thirteenth century and ruled it by terror. Describes his nomadic origins in the Gobi desert, military conquest of Cathay, takeover of Islamic lands, and the empire's eventual collapse after his death in 1227. 1927. Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization from Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age RC 55383 by Will Durant read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes This abbreviated version of Will Durant's classic The Story of Civilization—an eleven-volume work spanning 110 centuries—examines the societies of ancient China, India, Greece, and Rome. The Renaissance and the Reformation are covered in depth. Jesus, Marcus Aurelius, Francis Bacon, and Shakespeare are among the figures Durant identifies as history's heroes. 2001. A History of Israel and the Holy Land RC 55324 edited by Michael Avi-Yonah read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Scholarly essays describe the land, culture, and people of the Holy Land from prehistory to twentieth-century Israel's fiftieth anniversary in the year 2000. Discusses the influences of the Canaanites, the Roman invasion, the Byzantines, the Arab conquest, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and the British mandate. Foreword by Shimon Peres. 2001. The History of Terrorism RC 55694 by Robert Taylor read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Examines the political agendas, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to generate fear to gain their objectives. Considers anticolonial, separatist, revolutionary, and holy wars throughout history. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Holocaust: A History RC 56258 by Debórah Dwork and Robert Jan van Pelt read by Lou Harpeneau 4 cassettes Award-winning authors document the Jewish experience under German domination prior to and during World War II. They represent the Holocaust in a broad historical context, locating precursors in upheavals of anti-Semitism and other cultural, religious, and political persecutions that have marked European history since the Middle Ages. Violence. 2002. The Ideas That Conquered the World: Peace, Democracy, and Free Markets in the Twenty-First Century RC 56802 by Michael Mandelbaum read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Foreign affairs columnist analyzes how and why three major ideas have transformed world order—peace as the basis for relations between countries, democracy as the optimal method of political organization, and the free market as the system to produce wealth. But Mandelbaum recognizes these principles are neither accepted nor practiced everywhere. 2002. Jordan RC 56521 by Hal Marcovitz read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette A history of the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan and a discussion of its role in contemporary politics. Describes the rule of King Hussein from 1951 until his death in 1999. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Kurds RC 56522 by Heather Lehr Wagner read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette A discussion about the Kurdish people, including their history and contemporary status in the Middle East. Describes their political, economic, and social standing as a distinct ethnic group in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy RC 55923 by Diana Preston read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes British historian and author of The Boxer Rebellion (RC 51569) recounts the sinking of the English passenger liner Lusitania by a German submarine on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. Describes the catastrophe that caused the death of almost 1,200 men, women, and children and the subsequent political consequences. 2002. The Middle East RC 56699 edited by Auriana Ojeda read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Offers different viewpoints on various conflicts in the Middle East. Discusses religious issues, the Arab-Israeli dispute, and natural resources. Also considers the effects of these problems elsewhere in the world and suggests possible solutions. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Napoleon and Wellington: The Battle of Waterloo—and the Great Commanders Who Fought It RC 56718 by Andrew Roberts read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A study of the personal relationship between nineteenth- century rivals French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and British general Arthur Wellesley, the duke of Wellington. It is also "a study in beliefs and rivalry, propaganda and rancor" that continued long after their last battle at Waterloo. 2001. Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia RC 56697 by Orlando Figes read by Ken Kliban 5 cassettes Explores three centuries of Russian history and culture, from the construction of St. Petersburg to life under Soviet rule. Discusses the impact of Asian and European influences, peasant traditions, and religion on Russian cultural development. Focuses on the role of writers, artists, and musicians in capturing the soul of Russia. 2002. Pakistan: In the Shadow of Jihad and Afghanistan RC 55317 by Mary Anne Weaver read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes A journalist with twenty years experience in the Middle East portrays a strife-torn country strategic to United States foreign policy. Weaver covers her meetings with Benazir Bhutto, the first woman prime minister in the Islamic world; General Zia ul-Haq; militant Islamist leaders; and the head of state, General Pervez Musharraf. 2002. Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World RC 55337 by Margaret MacMillan read by Bruce Huntey 5 cassettes Analyzes the failure of the Versailles Peace Conference after World War I. Focuses on the nationalistic goals of American president Woodrow Wilson, French premier Georges Clemenceau, and British prime minister David Lloyd George— the author's great-grandfather—as they reorganized the defeated empires and created the League of Nations. Foreword by Richard Holbrooke. Bestseller. 2001. Passion for Islam: Shaping the Modern Middle East; the Egyptian Experience RC 55889 by Caryle Murphy read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines the historical roots of Middle East unrest, exemplified in the development of modern Egypt. Explores issues of tradition and change in politics and culture. Discusses social, political, and economic factors in the resurgence of Islam, the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, and the dilemmas of regional governments. 2002. The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939–1945 RC 56049 by Wladyslaw Szpilman read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Jewish classical pianist recounts his experiences in the Warsaw Ghetto during the German occupation of Poland in World War II. Szpilman details the loss of his family, atrocities he witnessed and suffered, the Jewish resistance, and his own survival through a combination of chance and personal resourcefulness. Violence. 1946. The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World before the War, 1890–1914 RC 56311 by Barbara W. Tuchman read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes (Reissue) An analysis of the social conditions in Western Europe, Britain, and the United States during the quarter century before the outbreak of World War I. Examines the consequences of far-reaching changes in science, political thought, and industrial arrangements. 1962. Red China Blues: My Long March from Mao to Now RC 55971 by Jan Wong read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Memoir of a Canadian journalist of Chinese heritage recalling her experiences in Beijing during the cultural revolution. Describes her impressions as a foreign student embracing Maoism in 1972 China and the differences she encountered returning in 1988 for a stint as a correspondent. Some strong language. 1996. A Short History of the World RC 56466 by Geoffrey Blainey read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Distinguished Australian historian traces human history in one volume, beginning two million years ago, before the first people migrated out of Africa to settle other continents. Blainey emphasizes the role of religion, geographical factors, and technological developments that helped shape the world we know. 2000. Strangers in the House: Coming of Age in Occupied Palestine RC 55285 by Raja Shehadeh read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes A Palestinian lawyer from Ramallah recounts his family's reactions to Israeli military occupation while he was growing up. His memoir explores his unresolved relationship with his politically active father, killed in 1985. Discusses his ideological problems with the continuing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Some strong language. 2002. Terrorists and Terrorist Groups RC 55684 by Stephen Currie read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Discusses the origins, political purposes, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to achieve their goals. Includes information on the Palestinian movement Hamas, Peru's Shining Path, the Irish Republican Army, al-Qaeda, and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. A Time to Die: The Untold Story of the Kursk Tragedy RC 57027 by Robert Moore read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes British television correspondent recreates the sinking of a Russian nuclear submarine in the Arctic Circle on August 12, 2000, and the disastrous subsequent rescue efforts. Analyzes the failure of Vladimir Putin's government to enlist timely outside help. 2002. Treason by the Book RC 57019 by Jonathan D. Spence read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Recalls a case of treason against the Chinese Qing dynasty in 1728, when criticisms of the Manchu emperor Yongzheng were raised by conspirator Zeng Jing. Instead of sentencing the traitor to death, the emperor responded to his protests in a book called Awakening from Delusion that he distributed throughout the country. 2001. The Trouser People: A Story of Burma—in the Shadow of the Empire RC 55985 by Andrew Marshall read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Account by a British journalist of his forays into the suppressed nation of Myanmar. Basing his travels on the diaries of Sir James George Scott (1851-1935), he compares Scott's Victorian-era observations of the Burmese people's cultural and socioeconomic status with Myanmar's twentieth- century plight. 2002. The World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan RC 56609 by Ivan Morris read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Presents the cultural milieu that is the context of the eleventh-century literary masterpiece The Tale of Genji (RC 53582), whose central figure is known as the Shining Prince. Discusses the Heian era of aristocracy and civilization in ancient Japan from about 950 to 1050 C.E. 1964. The Wound of Dispossession: Telling the Palestinian Story RC 56339 by Kathleen Christison read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Presents opinions of Palestinians living in the United States on Israel and the prospects of statehood. Discusses Palestinians' sense of powerlessness and exile. Based on interviews—the majority with Muslims—conducted mainly between 1987 and 1989 and in a few cases after the Gulf War. 2001.