Cassette Books 2001 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2002 Nonfiction Adventure Around the World in Twenty Days: The Story of Our History- Making Balloon Flight RC 50743 by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes An account of the first nonstop balloon flight to circle the globe. The authors describe their liftoff in Switzerland in March 1999, their record-setting journey, and their landing in the Egyptian desert. Discussion includes equipment used and crises encountered, with revelations of the personal quirks of the two adventurers. 1999. Castaway in Paradise: The Incredible Adventures of True-Life Robinson Crusoes RC 50673 by James C. Simmons read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Eight true tales about the experiences of people who were stranded in remote locations because of shipwreck, treacherous companions, or personal choice. Describes their survival strategies and their lives after rescue. Includes Alexander Selkirk, the model for Defoe's Crusoe, and Herman Melville, who sojourned in the Marquesas in the South Pacific. 1993. Close to the Wind RC 49357 by Pete Goss read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes Former Royal Marine describes his work toward the goal of sailing in the Vend‚e Globe, a single-handed round-the-world race. During the realization of his dream, Goss risks both the race and his own life by heroically saving a fellow competitor whose boat sank in a storm. Strong language. 1998. Fire on the Mountain: The True Story of the South Canyon Fire RC 50200 by John N. Maclean read by Jim Johnston 2 cassettes An account of the 1994 forest fire on Colorado's Storm King Mountain, which claimed the lives of fourteen elite firefighters, including four women. Reconstructs the human errors that compounded the natural disaster, mistakes made during the investigations that followed, and lessons to be learned. Some strong language. 1999. First across the Continent: Sir Alexander Mackenzie RC 49781 by Barry Gough read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Portrait of the intrepid Scottish explorer who ventured across North America in 1793, driven by dreams of wealth from the fur trade. His efforts to establish British control over northwestern trade routes inspired both the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the 1805 Lewis and Clark expedition. 1997. Ghosts of Everest: The Search for Mallory and Irvine RC 50812 by Jochen Hemmleb and others read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Presents research and findings from the 1999 Mount Everest expedition in search of remains from the ill-fated 1924 climb by George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. Discusses the latter-day group's reconstruction of Mallory's route, the dramatic discovery of his body, and the conclusions reached from forensic examination. 1999. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex RC 50271 by Nathaniel Philbrick read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Relying mainly on the cabin boy's journal discovered in 1960, the author recounts the disastrous 1819 voyage of the whaling ship Essex. He describes the attack of an eighty- five-foot bull sperm whale, and the ensuing starvation, dehydration, and cannibalism that befell the shipwrecked survivors. Bestseller 2000. Lost at Sea: An American Tragedy RC 51089 by Patrick Dillon read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Recounts how in 1983, two boats from a fishing fleet out of Anacortes, Washington, simultaneously capsized off the coast of Alaska, without giving distress signals. Describes the extensive investigation into the mysterious incident and explains why crabbing had become "the nation's deadliest occupation." Some strong language. 1998. The Physician and the Slave Trade: John Kirk, the Livingstone Expeditions, and the Crusade against Slavery in East Africa RC 50239 by Daniel Liebowitz read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Account of the life of Sir John Kirk, who accompanied explorer David Livingstone on his second expedition to Africa in 1858. Kirk, a physician and naturalist, sought to bring Christianity to the continent. Appalled by the slave trade, he later returned to Zanzibar to work towards its elimination. Some violence. 1999. A Rage to Live: A Biography of Richard and Isabel Burton RC 49407 by Mary S. Lovell read by Patricia Kilgarriff 7 cassettes in 2 containers Dual biography of Richard Burton, a nineteenth-century writer, explorer, and translator, and his wife, Isabel. Traces their youth in Europe, his translation of the erotic literature The Arabian Nights and Kama Sutra into English, and expeditions in East Africa, India, and Egypt. Discusses the supportive relationship between the couple. 1998. Submarines under Ice: The U.S. Navy's Polar Operations RC 49157 by Marion D. Williams read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes An account of early polar submarine voyages, from Sir Hubert Wilkins's 1931 expedition up to the transpolar passage of USS Nautilus in 1958 and the surfacing of USS Skate at the North Pole in 1962. Draws on official documents and personal interviews in describing the cruises. 1998. Tempting Fate RC 49978 by Bob Rahn read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Memoir of an experimental test pilot who flew attack and fighter aircraft for twenty-two years before joining the aerospace program. Rahn's lifetime interest in aviation began in 1927 when Charles Lindbergh visited his hometown. Recounts numerous inspiring and hair-raising experiences aloft. 1997. The Terrible Hours: The Man behind the Greatest Submarine Rescue in History RC 49223 by Peter Maas read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes On May 23, 1939, the Squalus submarine failed to resurface from a test dive and settled 243 feet down on the ocean floor off Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Maas provides accounts of the thirty-three survivors and their families, and of Charles Momsen, who created the device used in their rescue. Bestseller 1999. Animals and Wildlife Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds RC 51124 by Joy Adamson read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette (Reissue) The wife of a Kenya game warden recounts the couple's unique relationship with the lioness Elsa. Recalls raising the orphaned cub for three years and ingeniously training her to fend for herself. Describes how Elsa recognized her human friends even after she returned to the wild. Reprinted with a new foreword in 2000. 1960. Crossing Paths: Uncommon Encounters with Animals in the Wild RC 48636 by Craig Childs read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A river guide recounts his observations of wildlife. Includes meetings with bears, birds, elks, and antelopes, as well as trout and mosquitoes. Describes excavating bones at a dig with renowned scientists where the children were the most serious workers. Also recalls a close encounter with a blue shark. 1997. Lost and Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter RC 50170 by Elizabeth Hess read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Explores behind the scenes in an animal shelter in upstate New York. Discusses the interaction between animals and humans and evaluates the interworking between those who discard and those who care for these creatures. Observes that families with infants and people with limited time should not adopt pets. 1998. The Arts The Beginner's Guide to Art RC 48873 edited by Brigitte Govignon read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Designed to help the reader understand and appreciate art. Covers developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting from 30,000 B.C. to 1995. Includes brief biographies of major figures in the evolution of Western forms of expression. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Boggs: A Comedy of Values RC 50224 by Lawrence Weschler read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Portrait of artist J.S.G. Boggs, who was known in the 1980s and 1990s for sketching banknotes and attempting to exchange his handiwork at face value for goods and services. Recounts Boggs's clashes with U.S., British, and other treasury officials. Provides a brief history of money and private citizens' efforts at replication. 1999. Caravaggio: A Passionate Life RC 49716 by Desmond Seward read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Biography of the Italian painter Michelangelo da Caravaggio, born in 1571. Explores what is known about his life; investigates his world, his acclaim as an artist, the fatal duel that made him an outlaw, and his untimely death in 1610. Presents a portrait of a tortured soul. 1998. Dreaming with His Eyes Open: A Life of Diego Rivera RC 49684 by Patrick Marnham read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Biography of the early twentieth-century Mexican muralist. Describes his friendship with Picasso in Paris, his communist leanings, and his series of love affairs, including his tumultuous relationship with Frida Kahlo. Discusses his devotion to his art and his tendency to embellish his past. 1998. Happy Alchemy: On the Pleasures of Music and the Theatre RC 49381 by Robertson Davies read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Thirty-three pieces on the theater, opera, and music. Includes speeches, prologs to plays, articles, a discussion of folk song, a ghost story set to music, and ideas for a film scenario. Also contains selections from Davies's theater diaries going behind the scenes. 1997. A Life of Picasso: Volume 2, 1907-1917 RC 44599 by John Richardson read by Bill Richardson 5 cassettes Volume two of a projected four-volume biography covers the pivotal ten years in which Picasso and Georges Braque invented cubism, a revolutionary style that led to modernism. The author discusses the influence of Cezanne and Matisse, as well as the women in Picasso's life, on the artist's work. Sequel to A Life of Picasso: Volume 1 (RC 32044). 1996. Rembrandt's Eyes RC 49727 by Simon Schama read by Frank Coffee 6 cassettes Examines the life and work of the Dutch painter Rembrandt and of Peter Paul Rubens as a major artistic influence on him. Chronicles the history of the seventeenth-century Netherlands as background to Rembrandt's development. Many detailed descriptions of individual pictures are provided. 1999. Three Worlds of Michelangelo RC 49989 by James H. Beck read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Examines the artistic development and creations of Michelangelo Buonarroti from his birth in 1475 to his completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1512. Discusses the three men who influenced his career: his father, Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni; his patron in Florence, Lorenzo de' Medici; and Pope Julius II in Rome. 1999. Yonder: Essays RC 49799 by Siri Hustvedt read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Six pieces by a Norwegian American novelist and poet contemplating a variety of aesthetic experiences. Reveals her thought processes while actively exploring such activities as forming memories, viewing a painting, and reading literature. 1998. Astronomy Carl Sagan: A Life in the Cosmos RC 49347 by William Poundstone read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes Biography of the celebrity scientist who sought evidence of extraterrestrial life. Discusses how the topic's appeal made Sagan rich and famous. Covers his scientific and media career; details his personal life and how he used his political influence to support the space program and publicize his concerns. 1999. Dragonfly: NASA and the Crisis aboard Mir RC 48930 by Bryan Burrough read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes An investigation of the series of accidents on the space station Mir during joint missions between Americans and Russians in the late 1990s. Reveals details of the mishaps and looks at the impact of culture clashes and differing program management techniques. Based on transcripts and logs of air-to-ground communications and interviews with participants. 1998. Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8; the First Manned Flight to Another World RC 49671 by Robert Zimmerman read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Recounts the flight of Apollo 8, the first manned vehicle to venture beyond Earth's orbit. Provides personal biographies of the three astronauts and assesses their accomplishment in the context of the Cold War and the turbulent political events of 1968. 1998. Hunting Down the Universe: The Missing Mass, Primordial Black Holes, and Other Dark Matters RC 48712 by Michael Hawkins read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes British astronomer expounds his theory that "quasars, black holes, and big-bang cosmology unite to identify and describe the nature of the universe's missing mass." Discusses the great cosmological debates of the twentieth century and examines the conflict between rationalist and empirical approaches to science. 1997. Journey beyond Selene: Remarkable Expeditions past Our Moon and to the Ends of the Solar System RC 50687 by Jeffrey Kluger read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Chronicles the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's unmanned exploration of Earth's solar system with robot spacecraft. Describes the pre-1969 testing of the Moon's surface in advance of the manned landing. Recounts the subsequent deep- space probes of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and their moons. 1999. The Last Man on the Moon: Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America's Race in Space RC 50403 by Eugene Cernan and Don Davis read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes This memoir of a space pioneer describes his personal experiences during his years with NASA, especially the flights of Gemini 9, Apollo 10, and Apollo 17. Cernan recalls the technical problems, his relations with fellow astronauts, and some family repercussions--but mostly the thrill of being in space and walking on the moon. 1999. Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet RC 48758 by Paul Raeburn read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes A National Geographic chronicle of Mars exploration. Focuses on the Viking missions of the 1970s, whose primary goal was the search for life, and on the July 4, 1997, Pathfinder landing on Mars's surface. Explains the design, engineering, and results of the projects. Discusses plans for future missions. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Travellers' Guide to Mars: Don't Leave Earth without It RC 49723 by Michael Pauls and Dana Facaros read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Since more families are considering Mars for their vacations, the authors have developed a humorous yet factual guide to educate tourists (and others) about the Red Planet. Describes Martian geography, the history of Mars in myth and popular culture, and its space-age exploration. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Biography Other biographies can be found in categories such as the arts, government and politics, literature, music, stage and screen, sports, U.S. history, and world history. The Bodyguard's Story: Diana, the Crash, and the Sole Survivor RC 50352 by Trevor Rees-Jones read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes As the sole survivor of the 1997 auto accident that killed the Princess of Wales, Dodi Fayed, and their chauffeur, bodyguard Rees-Jones offers his account of the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. He also discusses his own efforts to cope with injuries and unwelcome notoriety. Bestseller 2000. The Day John Died RC 50930 by Christopher Andersen read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Calling this the final book in his Kennedy family trilogy, the author of Jackie after Jack (RC 45845) discusses the life and untimely death of John Kennedy Jr. in 1999. Thirty- eight-year-old John, his wife, Carolyn, and her sister died in a plane John was piloting. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Einstein's Daughter: The Search for Lieserl RC 49735 by Michele Zackheim read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes On the basis of the revelation in the 1980s that Albert Einstein and his Serbian first wife, Mileva, had an illegitimate daughter, Lieserl, born in 1902, the author spent five years tracking down clues to determine what became of her. Zackheim presents her findings and conclusion. 1999. The Factory of Facts RC 49982 by Luc Sante read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Memoir of a Belgian-born American who describes various versions of his early years to dramatize the accidental nature of life. He also recounts his later return to Belgium to rediscover "things seen and smelled and tasted and endured in those few years before our clay hardens." 1998. Five Thousand Days like This One: An American Family History RC 49980 by Jane Brox: Goosebumps read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The author depicts the lives of her parents and Lebanese immigrant grandparents, who worked as textile mill laborers before settling down on a hardscrabble farm in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts. She wistfully reflects on the suffering and uncertainties of their harsh existence. 1999. Forty Acres and No Mule RC 49288 by Janice Holt Giles read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes (Reissue) The author recalls how she met her future husband in 1943 and they moved to his family home in Adair County, Kentucky, after the war. They worked on the hardscrabble farm to eke out a living while she struggled to understand and conform to the customs and culture of Appalachia. 1951. Just Jackie: Her Private Years RC 49210 by Edward Klein read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Biography of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from the time of her husband's assassination until her own death in 1994 at age sixty-four. Reconstructs her life with various suitors, including her second husband Aristotle Onassis and longtime friend Maurice Templesman. Describes her relationships with and hopes for her children. 1998. Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors RC 50799 by Marian Wright Edelman read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes In this autobiographical sketch Edelman discusses the influences of the "natural daily" mentors who have enriched, informed, and shaped her life. Her models include not only adults from her youth, but also persons such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. An afterword includes twenty-five lessons for life. 1999. A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness RC 49257 by Dave Pelzer read by David Elias 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Child Called It (RC 45004) and The Lost Boy (RC 46336), the author joins the air force and starts a family, while still suffering from the effects of his past abuse. His relationships with his son and second wife help Dave heal. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1999. My Secret Mother: Lorna Moon RC 48910 by Richard de Mille read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Family history by Cecil B. de Mille's adopted son, Richard. After he discovered that his paternal uncle is his real father and that his birth mother is the novelist Lorna Moon, he traced both families to their roots in Scotland, Holland, and Canada, where he met his half-siblings. 1998. The Night Gardener RC 50738 by Marjorie Sandor read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette In twenty linked stories, Sandor creates a memory picture of her life from childhood to motherhood. She writes of receiving her first book, being the youngest of four children, going fly-fishing, gardening, and becoming a wife and then a single mother. 1999. The Norton Book of American Autobiography RC 48490 edited by Jay Parini read by MaryBeth Wise 6 cassettes Presents more than sixty American autobiographies and memoirs from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. Includes Mary Rowlandson's account of being captured by Indians, Frederick Douglass's narrative of his life as a slave, and Mark Twain's recollection of his childhood on the Mississippi. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Outside Passage: A Memoir of an Alaskan Childhood RC 47856 by Julia Scully read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes A woman's coming-of-age memoir recalls the two years she and her sister spent in an orphanage, her impoverished youth in a remote Alaskan town, and her teenage years during World War II, working in her widowed mother's roadhouse that served a rough trade of gold miners. 1998. The Seamstress: A Memoir of Survival RC 49191 by Sara Tuvel Bernstein read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Sara (Seren) Tuvel was born into a large family in rural Romania in 1918. She recounts her constant struggle against anti-Semitism from an early age, her dressmaking talent that stood her in good stead for most of her life, her time spent in a concentration camp, her escape, and her immigration to America. 1997. A Season in Hell: A Memoir RC 49158 by Marilyn French read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Feminist writer known for The Women's Room (RC 11124) writes of battling esophageal cancer from diagnosis through treatment, coma, and unexpected recovery. Includes discussion of her career and friendships during that time. 1998. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Access in London: A Guide for People Who Have Problems Getting Around RC 49247 by Gordon Couch and others read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Presents detailed information about travel, accommodations, tourist attractions, and leisure activities in London and the nearby area for people with mobility problems. Includes suggestions for those with impaired hearing or eyesight. Contains a section on English pubs and toilet facilities. 1996. Accessible Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled RC 49080 by Joann Woy read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Advises gardeners with special needs on ideas, tools, and methods. Topics include garden design and layout, raised beds, container and tabletop gardening, easy composting, watering, lawn care, and accessories to facilitate physical tasks. An appendix lists sources of tools, supplies, and information. 1997. Am I Old Yet? The Story of Two Women, Generations Apart, Growing Up and Growing Young in a Timeless Friendship RC 50477 by Leah Komaiko read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette An author of children's books recalls her decision, at forty-four, to conquer her fear of aging by volunteering to help an elderly person. Describes being paired with a ninety-four-year-old blind woman in a nursing home. Conversations from the hundreds of hours they spent together illustrate their deepening friendship. 1999. Braille: Into the Next Millennium RC 50969 by Blind and Physically Handicapped National Library Service for the read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Essays examining the history and future of braille include such topics as the development of the literary, Nemeth, and music codes; braille production; legal issues; library service; and literacy and computer access concerns. Edited by Judith Dixon, with a foreword by Frank Kurt Cylke and a preface by Kenneth Jernigan. 2000. Cassette Books, 1998 RC 47799 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by various narrators 4 cassettes A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult and young adult readers during 1998. The nonfiction and fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings identify books for young adult readers and for Spanish readers. 1998. Cassette Books, 1999 RC 50116 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult and young adult readers during 1999. The nonfiction and fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings identify books for young adult readers and for Spanish readers. 1999. Explorers with Disabilities Program Helps RC 50084 by Boy Scouts of America read by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette Provides a variety of programs and activities for the scout leader in an effort to include young adults with disabilities in the Exploring program, which includes both men and women from ages fourteen through twenty. Companion to Scouting for the Physically Handicapped (RC 9429). 1994. A Field Guide for the Sight-Impaired Reader: A Comprehensive Resource for Students, Teachers, and Librarians RC 50149 by Andrew Leibs read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Identifies resources available to the visually impaired student to facilitate reading. Lists appropriate agencies and publishers as well as producers of technology that assist the reader, including Internet addresses. For senior high and older readers. 1999. For Younger Readers, 1998-1999: Braille and Talking Books RC 50716 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Catalog of books for readers from preschool through grade nine, produced in braille and cassette formats during 1998 and 1999. Nonfiction and fiction books are arranged under general subject headings. Also includes separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, and young adults. 1999. I Can Feel Blue on Monday RC 50888 edited by Marc Maurer read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette This collection of vignettes "tells what blindness is and, perhaps equally important, what it is not." In the title article math professor Abraham Nemeth, the originator of the braille code for mathematics and sciences, describes his English teacher's frustration because Nemeth could not feel the color of a piece of paper. 2000. The Imprisoned Guest: Samuel Howe and Laura Bridgman, the Original Deaf-Blind Girl RC 51840 by Elisabeth Gitter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The life of Laura Bridgman, deaf and blind from age two, who became one of the most famous women of the mid-nineteenth century. Explores her education with Samuel Howe at Boston's Perkins Institution for the Blind. Views her achievements in the context of American social, cultural, and intellectual history. 2001. A Man's Guide to Coping with Disability RC 49629 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes This companion to A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability (RC 45924) provides information to help men maintain their independence and cope with daily activities, despite physical challenges. Includes strategies for those with heart disease, diabetes, HIV, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Lists national organizations to contact. 1999. Me and My Shadow: Learning to Live with Multiple Sclerosis RC 49634 by Carole Mackie read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Memoir of a British Airways stewardess, who at twenty-three experienced physical numbness and incapacitation, which was eventually diagnosed as relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis. She describes dealing with symptoms, doing MS celebrity fund raising, and striving to continue working. Includes a chapter by her employer. Some strong language. 1999. Modular Instruction for Independent Travel for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Preschool through High School RC 50652 by Doris M. Willoughby and Sharon L. Monthei read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes In this companion to Handbook for Itinerant and Resource Teachers of Blind and Visually Impaired Students (RC 30434), the authors provide sample exercises for teaching cane travel to students from preschool through high school. Covers general techniques as well as specifics for outdoor travel and use of public transportation. 1998. The Music of Light: The Extraordinary Story of Hikari and Kenzaburo Oe RC 48623 by Lindsley Cameron read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Biography of the Japanese classical music composer Hikari Oe and his devoted father, Kenzaburo Oe, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Discusses Hikari's physical disabilities and musical gifts and his close relationship with the father who began writing to give his son a voice. 1998. Needles RC 49457 by Andie Dominick read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes The author tells of being fascinated with her diabetic older sister's needles--until age nine when she, too, is diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her sister helps her deal with taunting classmates, but eventually Dominick realizes the real dangers she and her sister face. Some strong language. 1998. Oh, Wow! RC 50895 edited by Marc Maurer read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette In this collection of personal accounts, members of the National Federation of the Blind discuss the importance of being given the opportunity to try, as well as the value of training and belief. In the title article Maurer discusses how key it is to recognize the significance of small triumphs and successes. 2000. Only the Eyes Say Yes: A Love Story RC 50373 by Philippe Vigand and St‚phane Vigand read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Chronicles the struggles of a young French couple after Philippe develops a condition known as locked-in syndrome as a result of a ruptured brain artery. Describes their rehabilitation efforts, including the use of a blinking alphabet and a computer. St‚phane reflects on her decision to remain married and on the birth of their child. 1999. Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Out RC 49060 by Claudia L. Osborn read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Dr. Claudia Osborn recounts her life after sustaining a severe head injury while bicycling in 1988. Describes her neurological difficulties, her rehabilitation, her coping strategies, and her starting over as a different person. Includes a list of head injury resources. 1998. Reflecting the Flame RC 50642 edited by Marc Maurer read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Nine stories recounting how blind adults are creating a past upon which blind children can build their futures. A lawyer gains a better understanding of her blindness while learning how to open a milk carton, and a man discusses how to deal with things done mainly for visual effect. 1999. Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living RC 50655 by Sara Palmer and others read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes Three professionals in rehabilitation medicine and psychology describe the trauma of spinal cord injury; what to expect during the therapeutic process; and how to meet the psychological, medical, and social challenges of living with the disability. Patients' stories are used to illustrate each aspect. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See RC 51505 by Erik Weihenmayer read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes In this adventure-packed memoir, the author recalls rebelling against becoming blind by age fifteen. Relates acquiring a passion for mountaineering and developing the character traits that enabled him to succeed. Covers his climbing exploits and his wedding on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Some strong language. 2001. Twilight: Losing Sight, Gaining Insight RC 49236 by Henry Grunwald read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Former editor and ambassador describes his life after developing age-related macular degeneration. Shares his research into the disease and discusses medical treatments, assistive devices, and helpful agencies. Deprived of visual experiences, he admits that the emotional effects are profound, but advises disabled people to stay involved in the world. 1999. Business and Economics A Million a Minute: Inside the World of Securities Trading-- the Men, the Women, the Money That Make the Markets Work RC 49403 by Hillary Davis read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes A former equity portfolio manager takes the reader inside the world of traders in the financial markets. Describes their motivations, their ethics, and the dynamic, competitive arena in which they work. Explains how traders influence the price of everything we buy. Projects future trends in the field. 1998. Against the Tide: The Fate of the New England Fisherman RC 50334 by Richard Adams Carey read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes In this portrait of New England's imperiled fishing industry, the author chronicles his year spent with four independent fishermen, observing and assisting them. Describes their arduous and risky work at sea as they vie for stocks that have been depleted from years of plunder. Discusses causes of the industry's decline. 1999. The American Way of Death Revisited RC 47523 by Jessica Mitford read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes In this revision of 1963's The American Way of Death (RC 21457), the author examines corruption in the funeral industry. Presents the large chains and the myths they propagate to obtain wealth. Discusses the history of funerals, cremation, and the role of the Federal Trade Commission. Includes a directory of nonprofit funeral and memorial societies by state. 1998. Black and White on Wall Street: The Untold Story of the Man Wrongly Accused of Bringing Down Kidder Peabody RC 50793 by Joseph Jett read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes A graduate of MIT and the Harvard Business School and former senior bond trader at Kidder Peabody Company asserts that greed, combativeness, corporate misdeeds, financial manipulation, racism, and sexism prevail on Wall Street. Alleges that Kidder and its parent company, General Electric, falsely accused him of causing their economic losses. 1999. Blood: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce RC 49658 by Douglas Starr read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes A history of the science, the politics, and the economics of human blood. Traces its evolution from a substance of myth to a therapeutic liquid that is collected and stored as a strategic resource. Also discusses the global blood business, the ethics of blood management, and the hazards of blood-borne viruses. 1998. Built from Scratch: How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew the Home Depot from Nothing to $30 Billion RC 49440 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes The Home Depot founders recall the creation and development of their home improvement corporation and expound on their philosophical beliefs about retailing, management, and competition. They emphasize the importance of instilling company loyalty based on integrity and respect for customers. 1999. Butterfly Economics: A New General Theory of Social and Economic Behavior RC 51022 by Paul Ormerod read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes The head of the Economic Assessment Unit at the Economist and a visiting professor at the Universities of London and Manchester presents an unconventional economic model. Asserts that the discipline is unpredictable and uncontrollable largely because of uncertainties in human behavior and communities. Appendixes and footnotes explain specialized and technical terms. 1998. The Coffee Book: Anatomy of an Industry from Crop to the Last Drop RC 49855 by Gregory Dicum and Nina Luttinger read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Examines the coffee industry, from the beverage's origins up through the specialty coffee craze. Discusses aspects such as caffeine addiction, marketing techniques, working conditions for coffee farmers, and international trade. 1999. Development as Freedom RC 50746 by Amartya Sen read by John Richardson 3 cassettes The 1998 Nobel Prize laureate in Economic Science proposes that a nation's well-being is determined by civil rights, political liberties, freedom of speech, and social responsibility, as well as gross national product, industrialization, technology, and modernization. Argues that human development depends on citizens' participation in the decisions that affect their lives. 1999. Economics Explained: Everything You Need to Know about How the Economy Works and Where It's Going RC 47632 by Robert Heilbroner and Lester Thurow read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes This revised fourth edition explains the basics of economics and then discusses how globalization and other trends could affect American economic life of the late 1990s. 1998. From Mind to Market: Reinventing the Retail Supply Chain RC 50479 by Roger D. Blackwell read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Details 1990s trends in retail industry and advises merchants to initiate consumer-driven policies in the twenty-first century. Explores customers' knowledge and improved access to information about merchandise availability and competitive prices. Avers that the author's strategies have helped maximize profits for such companies as Wal-Mart, Kinko's, and The Gap. 1997. The Greenspan Effect: Words That Move the World's Markets RC 50492 by David B. Sicilia and Jeffrey L. Cruikshank read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Analyzes the writings and speeches of Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve System since 1987; assesses the impact of his words on American and global financial markets. Probes his philosophy on economic and social issues; provides tips for investors, policymakers, and the public on how to anticipate the effects of his pronouncements. 2000. Home Business, Big Business: The Definitive Guide to Starting and Operating On-Line and Traditional Home-Based Ventures RC 49133 by Mel Cook read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Using the success stories of a variety of entrepreneurs such as Michael Dell of Dell Computer Corporation and Lillian Vernon, whose mail order company brings in hundreds of millions, this revised edition gives advice on aspects such as choosing a business, setting up a home office, and using cybermarketing. 1998. Legacy: A Biography of Moses and Walter Annenberg RC 50678 by Christopher Ogden read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes A double biography of the father and son who built up a publishing empire and a vast family fortune. Covers Moses' arrival at Ellis Island in 1885; his rags-to-riches tale; the family's marriages, divorces, scandals, success, and failures; and Walter's expansion of the business, political interventions, and philanthropic undertakings. 1999. The Many Lives of Andrew Carnegie RC 49872 by Milton Meltzer read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The rags-to-riches story of Andrew Carnegie, who rose from an impoverished Scottish immigrant to become the wealthiest man in the world after he sold his business interests to J.P. Morgan in 1900. In retirement, Carnegie became known for establishing libraries throughout the world. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Millionaire Mind RC 49942 by Thomas J. Stanley read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes In this companion to The Millionaire Next Door (RC 43944) the author explores people with a "millionaire mind-set"-- those who focus upon accumulating wealth. His nationwide survey examines such factors as academic performance, career selection, family and social relationships, lifestyle, and the ability to conquer fear. Bestseller 2000. Morgan: American Financier RC 49869 by Jean Strouse read by Lou Harpenau 7 cassettes in 2 containers Biography of the powerful capitalist banker of the Gilded Age, who transformed the United States from an agrarian society into a powerful industrial state. Relates how Pierpont Morgan financed the robber barons and rescued the country from the panic of 1901, while amassing a huge personal art collection. 1999. The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story RC 49256 by Michael Lewis read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Examines the shift in the focus of U.S. economic culture from Wall Street to Silicon Valley in the 1990s. Recalls innovations in computer research and development that centered around billionaire entrepreneur Jim Clark, who founded Silicon Graphics, Netscape, and, in late 1999, Healtheon. Also discusses Clark's computerized sailboat, Hyperion. Bestseller 2000. The Plot to Get Bill Gates: An Irreverent Investigation of the World's Richest Man--and the People Who Hate Him RC 49421 by Gary Rivlin read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A computer industry journalist analyzes the nature and motives of attacks on the multibillionaire by competitive rivals and other parties, such as consumer advocate Ralph Nader and the Justice Department. Portrays a greedy, arrogant, overbearing, and obsessive Bill Gates whom his enemies find easy to hate. Some strong language. 1999. The Return of Depression Economics RC 50206 by Paul Krugman read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes A nontechnical analysis of the late-1990s recessions that rocked various Asian and Latin American economies. Argues that the crisis countries were initially victimized by the flight of panicked foreign investors, then further harmed by IMF-imposed restrictions. Prescribes guidelines for restraining capital in a global marketplace. 1999. Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! RC 50090 by Robert T. Kiyosaki read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Investor describes how he learned about money from his Ph.D. father, who could never retain wealth, and also from his friend's father, who was a millionaire with an eighth grade education. Explains how to make your money work for you by mastering financial literacy and taking charge. Bestseller 1997. Savings Bonds: When to Hold, When to Fold, and Everything in Between RC 48471 by Daniel J. Pederson read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes Discusses U.S. savings bonds: the tax aspects of owning them, strategies for retirement and estate planning, and ways to maximize the return on investment. Explains what the notes' rates mean and when to purchase, redeem, reissue, and exchange bonds to avoid interest loss. Provides the features of Series E, EE, H, HH, and I Bonds. 1999. Sole Influence: Basketball, Corporate Greed, and the Corruption of America's Youth RC 50731 by Dan Wetzel and Don Yaeger read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Outspoken report on the questionable practices of sneaker companies Nike and adidas in their search for athletes to promote their products. Describes how, after basketball superstar Michael Jordan made millions for Nike, both companies began reaching out to schools, coaches, and young players, offering equipment and money in return for loyalty. 2000. A Sportsman's Life: How I Built Orvis by Mixing Business and Sport RC 50814 by Leigh Perkins read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes An entrepreneur recounts how he turned a foundering company into a thriving $100-million mail-order sporting outfitter. As an avid outdoorsman who delights in traveling the globe to field-test the hunting and fishing equipment he sells, the author wryly observes that "nobody has any reason to feel sorry for me." 1999. Careers Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types RC 49693 by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Examines occupations for book lovers that involve a lot of reading. Includes careers in libraries, book publishing, magazines and newspapers, education, research, movies, and more. Briefly discusses qualifications and duties for each job. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types RC 50798 by Mark Rowh read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Explores the world of craftsmen and artisans whose livelihoods involve creating hand-forged objects from wood, metal, glass, fabrics, or in the graphic arts. Offers suggestions on pursuing a career outside of the mainstream. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Careers for Sports Fans RC 49611 by Andrew Kaplan read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The author interviews fourteen people who work in sports- related fields in order to determine what their jobs entail. Includes a teacher, a coach, a lawyer, a scout, and an official, as well as professional players. For senior high readers. 1991. Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types RC 49092 by William Ray Heitzmann read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Describes careers in the sports fields for those who are not professional athletes but love the thrill of the game. Includes the roles of coaches and managers, officials and communicators, medical personnel, and others involved before the team even starts to play. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. So, You Want to Join the Peace Corps: What to Know before You Go RC 50478 by Dillon Banerjee read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Returned Peace Corps volunteer answers questions he had when he joined in the 1990s. Topics include assessing program requirements, packing for the two-year stint, training, living among the locals, managing money, handling medical and safety concerns, maintaining contact with home, and socializing. Appendixes include restrictions related to medical conditions. 2000. Working in Law and Justice RC 50171 by Mary L. Davis read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Profiles of twelve Colorado residents employed in legal and judicial fields; includes a 9-1-1 operator, deputy sheriff, bail-bonding agent, private investigator, forensic scientist, security firm owner, paralegal, law librarian, lawyer, district court judge, court administrator, and court reporter. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Classics Aias [Ajax] RC 50085 by Sophocles read by John Horton 1 cassette Modern translation by Herbert Golder and Richard Pevear of a lesser-known Sophocles tragedy in which the valiant hero Aias is betrayed by his comrades, who secretly confer the dead Achilles' armor on Aias's rival, Odysseus. The shamed Aias sees no honorable course but suicide. 1999. Beowulf RC 49742 by Seamus Heaney read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Nobel laureate Heaney presents a bilingual edition of the tenth-century Anglo-Saxon epic, which includes the original poem in Old English along with his new modern English verse translation. The poem chronicles the feats of Scandinavian warrior Beowulf, who battles with monsters and brings wisdom to leadership. Whitbread Award. Bestseller 2000. Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse RC 49534 by Aleksandr Pushkin read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Recounts a tale of unrequited love by the romantic young Tatiana for the disillusioned Russian aristocrat Eugene. Years later it is Eugene who beseeches Tatiana for love, but she remains dutiful to her marriage vows. Basis for Tchaikovsky's opera. Translated by Vladimir Nabokov from the original 1833 publication by Pushkin. 1964. Hiroshima RC 50148 by John Hersey read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette A Pulitzer Prize-winning author's updated account of the tragedy of the world's first atomic bomb. In 1945, while the ashes of Hiroshima were still warm, Hersey traveled to Japan to interview survivors, whose narratives articulate the devastating aftermath. The last chapter was added nearly forty years later. 1985. The History of Henry the Fourth, Part 2 RC 49248 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 2 cassettes First published in 1600. An annotated version of Shakespeare's play involving Prince Hal, Falstaff, and the troubled monarch, Henry IV. Provides historical perspective and plot summaries. Defines obscure terms and uses modern spelling. 1961. The History of Henry the Fourth, Part 1 RC 49020 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 2 cassettes First published in 1598. Depicts the early years of the reign of England's Henry IV. The Earl of Northumberland's son, Hotspur, becomes Henry's opponent. Eventually Henry's son, Prince Hal, leaves the merrymaker Falstaff to join the battle at Shrewsbury against Hotspur. Annotated version with historical background and essay on literary perspective. 1994. Natural History: A Selection RC 49728 by Pliny the Elder read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes An encyclopedic overview of Roman scientific understanding during the first century A.D. By the author's estimate, this work presents some two hundred thousand facts about astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, medicine, art, and architecture. Discussions are enlivened with anecdotes and personal commentary. 1991. Three by Tennessee: Sweet Bird of Youth, The Rose Tattoo, The Night of the Iguana RC 50178 by Tennessee Williams read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Three classic plays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist. In Sweet Bird of Youth, a gigolo returns to his southern hometown. The Night of the Iguana is set in a run-down Mexican tourist hotel. In The Rose Tattoo, a Sicilian widow finds love. Some violence and some strong language. 1961. Computers Cyber Crimes RC 50668 by Gina De Angelis read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Discusses high-tech crimes by hackers, crackers, and phone phreaks using computers to engage in fraud, embezzlement, espionage, cybersex, and child pornography. Explains how to minimize one's vulnerability to such offenses and how to maximize personal privacy and security. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Dealers of Lightning: Xerox PARC and the Dawn of the Computer Age RC 50127 by Michael Hiltzik read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes An inside view of Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), renowned as a Silicon Valley hotbed of technological development. Traces the facility's evolution from its inception in 1970, describing some eccentricities of the brilliant pioneers in the field of personal computers and related breakthroughs. Alleges that the corporation failed to exploit PARC's inventions. 1999. The Pattern on the Stone: The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work RC 49454 by W. Daniel Hillis read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Explains the nature, elements, and functional principles of computers. Discusses fundamentals such as bits and Boolean logic, computer operations, and the concept of an intelligent "automated machine." Explores the future frontiers of computing. 1998. When Things Start to Think RC 49458 by Neil Gershenfeld read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Criticizes the state of the digital revolution in the late 1990s as largely irrelevant and unresponsive to the needs of ordinary people. Proposes a future direction that would aim to enhance real life and to serve humans without being intrusive. Describes such applications as computers embedded in footwear to communicate with other modern devices. 1999. Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy, and Awesome RC 51013 by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Noted makeup artist provides instructions on choosing and applying cosmetics. Addresses common teen issues including blemishes and braces. Includes sections on hair care, body type, self image, and beauty tips for various ethnic types. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Real World Math: Money and Other Numbers in Your Life RC 49046 by Donna Guthrie and Jan Stiles read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Retire and Thrive: Remarkable People Share Their Creative, Productive, and Profitable Retirement Strategies RC 49142 by Robert K. Otterbourg read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Retired early from public relations and now a writer, the author uses his and others' stories to illustrate various options available to those of retirement age. Topics include going back to school, starting a new career, starting hobbies, volunteering, having enough money, and escaping from retirement altogether. 1999. Consumerism The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook RC 50515 by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Techniques and planning for survival in emergencies. Basic rules include being mentally and physically prepared, having access to proper equipment, and refusing to panic. Covers medical crises, natural disasters, attacks by wild animals, and dangers that require fast escapes. Names experts interviewed about each situation. Bestseller 1999. Cooking and Food Essentials of Cooking RC 50091 by James Peterson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Rather than offering a collection of recipes, Peterson presents a series of basic instructions for various cooking methods. Includes peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables; making sauces and stews; and roasting, grilling, frying, saut‚ing, or poaching fruits, meats, and vegetables. Also includes kitchen notes and tips. 1999. Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly RC 50845 by Anthony Bourdain read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes An executive chef, who recognized his passion for food as a nine-year-old on a family trip to France, discusses his love affair with cooking. He also describes the less glamorous side, where heavy drinking, drugs, sex, and crime among the cooks go hand-in-hand with pots and pans. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. Real Food for People with Diabetes RC 49328 by Doris Cross read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Recipes by an author who had written about low-fat cookery before she was diagnosed with diabetes. In this volume, she modifies her favorites to accommodate her condition and still satisfy her family. Includes some 170 foods from appetizers to desserts. 1997. Remember When...? Family, Friends, and Recipes RC 50461 by Clara Belle Hooks Eschmann read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Eschmann, who has lived in Georgia all her life, reminisces and shares favorite recipes. Beginning with the reopening of school in the fall, she carries the reader through a year of activities such as making pull candy, waiting for Santa, having Valentine's Day parties, choosing Easter dresses, picking wildflowers, and attending church picnics. 1998. Secrets of Cooking: Armenian, Lebanese, Persian RC 49504 by Linda Chirinian read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Over two hundred ethnic recipes, many of which also include brief historical notes about the origins of the dish and/or suggestions on when to serve it. The recipes were selected with "special attention to the benefits of eating simple, basic, naturally healthy foods." 1987. 1987. Shabbat Shalom: Recipes and Menus for the Sabbath RC 51031 by Susan R. Friedland read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Following a brief discussion of the Sabbath, Friedland offers more than 175 traditional and contemporary recipes for celebrating the three Sabbath meals. Includes challah, appetizers, soups, meats, kugels, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Also features sample menus. 1999. The Simply Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes and Menus for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them RC 50115 by Mary Donkersloot read by Patricia McDermott 4 cassettes A nutritionist discusses how to live well with diabetes and offers hundreds of recipes (with nutritional analyses and exchanges) for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Includes suggested menus and shopping tips. 1998. Crime Actual Innocence: Five Days to Execution, and Other Dispatches from the Wrongly Convicted RC 50636 by Barry Scheck and others read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Civil rights attorneys Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld team up with columnist Jim Dwyer to give detailed accounts of innocent people imprisoned for years. The two lawyers draw on their experiences with the Innocence Project, which seeks the release of the wrongly convicted through DNA testing. Includes a list of proposed reforms. 2000. ... And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano, the Deadly Seducer RC 49178 by Ann Rule read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Describes the 1996 disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey, the thirty-year-old scheduling secretary for the governor of Delaware. When her former married lover, attorney Thomas Capano, was accused of murdering her and disposing of the body, he tried to blame his other longtime mistress. Details the two relationships and the trial. Bestseller 1999. Boggs: A Comedy of Values RC 50224 by Lawrence Weschler read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Portrait of artist J.S.G. Boggs, who was known in the 1980s and 1990s for sketching banknotes and attempting to exchange his handiwork at face value for goods and services. Recounts Boggs's clashes with U.S., British, and other treasury officials. Provides a brief history of money and private citizens' efforts at replication. 1999. Crimes of the Century: From Leopold and Loeb to O.J. Simpson RC 48924 by Gilbert Geis and Leigh B. Bienen read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Discusses five of the most publicized trials of the twentieth century: Leopold and Loeb, the Scottsboro affair, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Alger Hiss spy case, and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Examines sensational legal dramas within the social and political climate of the times. 1998. Cyber Crimes RC 50668 by Gina De Angelis read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Discusses high-tech crimes by hackers, crackers, and phone phreaks using computers to engage in fraud, embezzlement, espionage, cybersex, and child pornography. Explains how to minimize one's vulnerability to such offenses and how to maximize personal privacy and security. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Death of Innocence: The Untold Story of JonBen‚t's Murder and How Its Exploitation Compromised the Pursuit of Truth RC 50029 by John Ramsey and Patsy Ramsey read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes John and Patsy Ramsey describe their ordeal following the murder of their daughter, JonBen‚t, on Christmas Day 1996. They discuss the events following the discovery of a ransom note, the police investigation, and the accusations made by the media condemning them, and they offer possible theories about what actually happened. Bestseller 2000. Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book RC 50533 by Rod Smolla read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Account of prosecuting the publishers of a how-to book, Hit Man, after its instructions were followed in a triple homicide. Recalls that Lawrence Horn's ex-wife, brain- damaged son, and the boy's nurse were killed by Horn's hit man in 1993. Smolla represented the victims' families to prove the publisher criminally exploited First Amendment freedoms. Some strong language. 1999. Fraud! How to Protect Yourself from Schemes, Scams, and Swindles RC 50194 by Marsha Bertrand read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Examines economic fraud, a billion-dollar business that victimizes more people than violent crime. Describes Ponzi and pyramid schemes, affinity fraud, and scams involving technology, stocks, commodities, and franchises. Discusses con artists' techniques, how to prevent being duped, and how to react if targeted. 2000. Gotham Unbound: How New York City Was Liberated from the Grip of Organized Crime RC 50054 by James B. Jacobs read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes An in-depth account of the impact of the Cosa Nostra on business, labor, and politics in New York City in the twentieth century. Describes mob infiltration of the garment, construction, and other major industries. Chronicles law enforcement initiatives since 1980 to drive the mob out of the metropolis. 1999. Hastened to the Grave: The Gypsy Murder Investigation RC 48629 by Jack Olsen read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Narrative of the investigation of a band of gypsies who preyed on elderly retirees and ultimately murdered them for monetary gain. Aided by a female private detective from San Francisco, Fay "Rat Dog" Faron, the police tracked the Tene Bimbos for five years before charging them with murder. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Hunt for the Engineer: How Israeli Agents Tracked the Hamas Master Bomber RC 49726 by Samuel M. Katz read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Chronicles the search for Yehiya Ayyash, the explosives engineer from the terrorist group Hamas, which rejects both the Jewish state and the PLO. Recalls Ayyash's bombing spree that set off a worldwide manhunt in 1994 and ended with his death at the Shin Bet's hands in 1996. Violence and some strong language. 1999. Murder in Brentwood RC 50030 by Mark Fuhrman read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes A former Los Angeles Police Department detective chronicles his June 13, 1994, investigation of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. He recounts his testimony in the O.J. Simpson trial, as well as his own subsequent trial for perjury. The author maintains he was targeted as a scapegoat in the Simpson case. Violence. Bestseller 1997. Profiles in Murder: An FBI Legend Dissects Killers and Their Crimes RC 49460 by Russell Vorpagel read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Memoir of one of the FBI's pioneer psychological profilers. Walks the reader through a training class on the topic, citing graphic details from real cases in which profiling was used. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Serpico RC 49190 by Peter Maas read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes (Reissue) The suspense-filled biography of Frank Serpico, the New York City plainclothesman whose undercover work and testimony on police corruption triggered the formation of the New York Knapp Commission. Strong language. 1973. The Thieves' Opera RC 49794 by Lucy Moore read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Eighteenth-century London. Two notorious criminals operate in the seamy underground of the capital: Jonathan Wild is the "thief-taker general," whose criminal organization colludes with the corrupt police, while Jack Sheppard is a freelance robber who becomes infamous for his prison escapes and daring crimes. Some violence. 1997. Three Month Fever: The Andrew Cunanan Story RC 49017 by Gary Indiana read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes In 1997, twenty-eight-year-old Andrew Cunanan killed four men, including designer Gianni Versace, before committing suicide. Using information from police and FBI reports, the author describes the killing spree and imagines what the young homosexual Cunanan was doing and thinking during that time. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. To the Last Breath: Three Women Fight for the Truth behind a Child's Tragic Murder RC 46781 by Carlton Stowers read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Chronicle of an investigation following the death of Annette Goode's toddler daughter, Renee, at the home of Annette's estranged husband, Shane. No evidence surfaces to prove suspicions of murder until a large insurance policy prompts three other women--the district attorney, a detective, and Renee's grandmother--to seek more answers. Strong language. 1998. Why They Kill: The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist RC 50410 by Richard Rhodes read by Terence Aselford 3 cassettes Discusses the theories and life of criminologist Dr. Lonnie Athens, who experienced abuse as a child and later explored the subject of violence. Athens uses case studies of criminals in prison to suggest causes and varieties of destructive behavior and to propose ways to prevent such outbreaks. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Diet The Anti-Aging Zone RC 50904 by Barry Sears read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes Describing how to live a longer and more functional life, the author discusses the hormonal group eicosanoids in greater detail than he had in The Zone (RC 42493) and his other books. He asserts that through dietary control, hormonal communication can be improved and the aging process reversed. 1999. Balance Your Body, Balance Your Life: Dr. Taub's Twenty- Eight-Day Permanent Weight Loss Plan RC 49090 by Edward A. Taub read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Integrative medical doctor outlines a month-long regimen of eating and exercising patterns, which he claims will lead to permanent weight loss, better health, and more energy. Diet stresses "live" foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten at optimal times of day. Exercise centers on walking and yoga stretches. 1999. The Carbohydrate Addict's Healthy Heart Program: Break Your Carbo-Insulin Connection to Heart Disease RC 49472 by Richard F. Heller and others read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes The authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet (RC 37248) team up with a medical doctor specializing in cardiovascular health to explain how their low carbohydrate diet helps the heart by reducing insulin release. Also describes additional methods of fighting heart disease. Bestseller 1999. The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program: A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit, and Healthy in Your 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond RC 49281 by Richard F. Heller and Rachael F. Heller read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes The authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet (RC 37248) now explain how those over forty can create a lifestyle program using a simple nutritional plan. Explains basic diet; includes menus and recipes (including vegetarian meals) for high-protein and fiber-rich breakfasts and lunches, and "well-balanced feasts" for dinner. Bestseller 1997. Dieting with the Duchess: Secrets and Sensible Advice for a Great Body RC 50390 by Sarah, the Duchess of York read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Sarah Ferguson describes how she became the spokesperson for Weight Watchers and her techniques for losing and maintaining weight. Includes advice on nutrition, exercise, stress-reduction, and self-esteem as well as recipes. 1998. Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Food, Diet, and Nutrition RC 49744 by Andrew Weil read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Expanding on his bestselling Eight Weeks to Optimum Health (RC 44268), Dr. Weil critiques low-fat and low-carbohydrate diet trends and provides his own nutritional guidelines. Unwilling to sacrifice the pleasure of eating, he offers recipes for "healthful and delicious" dishes. Bestseller 2000. The Fat of the Land: Our Health Crisis and How Overweight Americans Can Help Themselves RC 49686 by Michael Fumento read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes An overview of obesity, "the most common chronic health problem in America," affecting one-third of all adults. Examines the causes and consequences of excess body weight, debunks many popular fad diets, and denounces pro-obesity movements. Urges a commonsense approach to weight control: eat wisely and exercise. 1997. Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth through Age Six RC 50465 by Susan B. Roberts and Melvin B. Heyman read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Authors explain how foods eaten in childhood can have lasting effects on the body's growth and functions--a science called metabolic programming. Avers that a proper youthful diet influences physical and intellectual development, prevents allergies and obesity, teaches children to enjoy healthy foods, and protects against other health problems. 1999. Fit Happens: Strategies for Living a Healthier, Happier, Fitter Life RC 49961 by Joanie Greggains read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Host of television and radio fitness shows stresses substituting smart choices for bad habits--making positive lifestyle choices every day. She provides commonsense instructions on how to eat right and exercise enough, warning against fad diets and other fitness gimmicks. 2000. Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival RC 50357 by T.S. Wiley read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Diabetes researcher, anthropologist, and medical theorist contends that lack of sleep causes obesity, illness, and, ultimately, death. He recommends that, for at least the colder seven months of the year, people follow nature's cycles by sleeping more than nine hours a night and eating a nutritious, low-carbohydrate diet. 2000. The Simply Gourmet Diabetes Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes and Menus for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them RC 50115 by Mary Donkersloot read by Patricia McDermott 4 cassettes A nutritionist discusses how to live well with diabetes and offers hundreds of recipes (with nutritional analyses and exchanges) for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Includes suggested menus and shopping tips. 1998. The Soy Zone RC 51059 by Barry Sears read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes In this companion to The Zone (RC 42493), the author recommends using primarily soy products as protein sources and explains why he considers this to be his healthiest hormone-balancing diet yet. Includes over one hundred recipes. 2000. Strong Women Stay Slim RC 50732 by Miriam E. Nelson read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes In this companion to Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865) the author continues with advice on exercising with weights in order to develop strength, build bone, improve balance and flexibility, and increase energy. Presents pertinent scientific evidence, sample exercises, and healthful recipes. 1998. A Week in the Zone RC 50447 by Barry Sears read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes In this companion to The Zone (RC 42493) and others, Sears presents simplified instructions for his insulin-controlling diet, asserting that trying the "Zone" for a week will create converts. Includes new research to validate the diet, which he maintains is neither high in protein nor low in carbohydrates. Bestseller 2000. Drama The History of Henry the Fourth, Part 1 RC 49020 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 2 cassettes First published in 1598. Depicts the early years of the reign of England's Henry IV. The Earl of Northumberland's son, Hotspur, becomes Henry's opponent. Eventually Henry's son, Prince Hal, leaves the merrymaker Falstaff to join the battle at Shrewsbury against Hotspur. Annotated version with historical background and essay on literary perspective. 1994. The History of Henry the Fourth, Part 2 RC 49248 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 2 cassettes First published in 1600. An annotated version of Shakespeare's play involving Prince Hal, Falstaff, and the troubled monarch, Henry IV. Provides historical perspective and plot summaries. Defines obscure terms and uses modern spelling. 1961. Three by Tennessee: Sweet Bird of Youth, The Rose Tattoo, The Night of the Iguana RC 50178 by Tennessee Williams read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Three classic plays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist. In Sweet Bird of Youth, a gigolo returns to his southern hometown. The Night of the Iguana is set in a run-down Mexican tourist hotel. In The Rose Tattoo, a Sicilian widow finds love. Some violence and some strong language. 1961. A Woman Alone and Other Plays RC 50682 by Franca Rame and Dario Fo read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A collection of twenty monologs from the 1997 Nobel Prize- winning playwright and his actress wife. The plays deal with political and sexual themes that are often repressed in traditional Italian society, including rape, the double standard, and trophy wives. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1991. Education Candor and Perversion: Literature, Education, and the Arts RC 50697 by Roger Shattuck read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A literary scholar critiques the assumptions, content, and methods of American education. Argues that a chief aim of learning is to develop a basic understanding of culture, morality, and literature in order to coexist in a diverse society. Discusses a broad range of literary works. 1999. The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool through Eighth Grade RC 49890 by William J. Bennett and others read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes Maintaining that the years before high school are the most important for basic learning, the authors describe areas within core subjects that a pupil should master at each age. Suggests ways for parents to stay involved in their children's progress and to ensure they are receiving a good education. 1999. High-Tech Heretic: Why Computers Don't Belong in the Classroom and Other Reflections by a Computer Contrarian RC 50120 by Clifford Stoll read by John Richardson 2 cassettes A high-tech skeptic rails against the widespread use of computers in schools, asserting that the gizmos are more about entertainment than education. Argues that classroom PCs divert resources from, and are a poor substitute for, good teachers and quality library services. Warns that the Internet can alienate students socially. 1999. Family The Assault on Parenthood: How Our Culture Undermines the Family RC 50126 by Dana Mack read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes After interviewing parents across the country, the author asserts that millions of them believe the crisis of youth could be solved if government and social institutions allowed families to provide children the needed love, time, protection, and authoritative guidance. Included are seven pro-family proposals. 1997. Don't Make Me Stop This Car! Adventures in Fatherhood RC 50765 by Al Roker read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette The Today show weatherman humorously describes his experiences of being a father--both to his older daughter from adoption through adolescence and to the baby conceived with his new wife after fertility treatments. Roker also reminisces about his own bus-driver father. Bestseller 2000. Fatherneed: Why Father Care Is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child RC 51289 by Kyle D. Pruett read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes A psychiatrist who has done extensive research on fathering examines the importance of the father-child bond and how paternal care differs from a mother's. Using quotes from children and parents to illustrate his points, Pruett discusses the roles of males as primary caregivers and how fathering changes men for good. 2000. Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health: Birth through Age Six RC 50465 by Susan B. Roberts and Melvin B. Heyman read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Authors explain how foods eaten in childhood can have lasting effects on the body's growth and functions--a science called metabolic programming. Avers that a proper youthful diet influences physical and intellectual development, prevents allergies and obesity, teaches children to enjoy healthy foods, and protects against other health problems. 1999. The Heart of a Family: Searching America for New Traditions That Fulfill Us RC 50169 by Meg Cox read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes When starting her family, the author researched rituals of kinship, which she presents here in three sections covering: the psychology, history, and sociology of rituals and how they benefit children; the wide variety of family traditions that exist; and the creation and change of such practices. 1998. Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way RC 50133 by Susan McCutcheon read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Describes a natural childbirth method begun in the late 1940s by Dr. Robert Bradley. Unlike the Lamaze technique, the Bradley procedure is drug free in most cases. The author, who has been teaching this method since 1970, gives detailed instructions and practice exercises for women and their coaches. 1996. Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) RC 49140 by Gavin De Becker read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes An expert on predicting violent behavior--author of The Gift of Fear (RC 44931)--discusses what parents can do to ensure their children do not fall victim to dangerous people at school, in day care, in public, and even in family settings and friendships. 1999. Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys RC 50309 by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Case studies support this discussion of the price boys pay in a culture with rigid ideals of manhood. The authors identify what youngsters need to achieve emotional integrity, and they conclude with seven points for transforming the ways boys are nurtured to better protect their emotional lives. Bestseller 1999. Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do about It RC 50537 by Gabor Mat‚ read by Jim Leary 3 cassettes Canadian doctor advises parents of children with attention deficit disorder to address issues of psychological security, family relationships, lifestyle, and self-esteem, rather than to rely on medication for controlling the child's behavior. Posits that ADD is a problem of society and human development, rather than a medical ailment. 1999. Gardening Accessible Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled RC 49080 by Joann Woy read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Advises gardeners with special needs on ideas, tools, and methods. Topics include garden design and layout, raised beds, container and tabletop gardening, easy composting, watering, lawn care, and accessories to facilitate physical tasks. An appendix lists sources of tools, supplies, and information. 1997. The Green Guide to Herb Gardening: Featuring the Ten Most Popular Herbs RC 50470 by Deborah C. Harding read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Provides the description, history, magical qualities, and folklore for the herbs basil, calendula, chamomile, chives, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, and thyme. Offers tips on growing, harvesting, and storing them. Lists remedial, culinary, cosmetic, aromatic, ornamental, and other uses for each plant. Includes recipes. 2000. My Garden (Book) RC 50062 by Jamaica Kincaid read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A series of meditations and reminiscences on the art of gardening, with a little history thrown in. Kincaid, whose attachment to gardening began when her husband gave her some tools and seeds for Mother's Day, discusses the continual creation of her garden, and why it will never be the garden in her mind's eye. 1999. Quick and Easy Indoor Topiary: Crafting and Decorating with Nature RC 47861 by Chris Jones read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette A guide to growing and shaping plants into beautiful indoor sculptures. Covers the mechanics of "nonplant backbone," plant basics, and techniques for making the suggested designs or developing one's own creations. 1998. General The Book on the Bookshelf RC 49607 by Henry Petroski read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A history of the evolution of books--from scroll to codex to printed volume--and the bookshelves that hold them. Examines ingenious methods used by scholars and libraries over the centuries, such as the medieval practice of controlling and preserving texts by chaining them to a lectern. 1999. The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey RC 48443 by Roger Highfield read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes A British scientist probes the origins of Christmas and its trappings. Discusses icons and rituals. Topics range from "who was Santa?" to a history of gift giving, to an analysis of chocolate addiction, to an explanation of snowflakes' individuality. Speculates about future possibilities in "Christmas 2020." 1998. Government and Politics All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings RC 49101 by George Bush read by Constance Crawford 5 cassettes As an alternative to an autobiography, the former president presents a collection of personal letters, diary entries, speeches, and other writings that provide a chronological look into his life and career. He begins with a letter to his parents during his navy days and continues with correspondence to family, friends, and colleagues. Bestseller 1999. Allen Dulles: Master of Spies RC 49442 by James Srodes read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Biography of "the greatest intelligence officer who ever lived," as he was described by General Eisenhower's chief of G-2. Dulles's spying career ran from 1916 until the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco. Aiming always to seek out "the intentions and capabilities" of other governments, he became an expert on Nazi Germany. 1999. American Rhapsody RC 51008 by Joe Eszterhas read by John Polk 4 cassettes The screenwriter of Basic Instinct and Showgirls provides his own satiric take on the Clinton sex scandals, using a combination of researched facts and fictionalized embellishments. Focuses on the Lewinsky affair and Hollywood. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Baltimore Case: A Trial of Politics, Science, and Character RC 47928 by Daniel J. Kevles read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Examines a case involving scientific accountability, government funding of research, and the civil rights of scientists. Explains the origins of an accusation of fraud against DNA researcher Thereza Imanishi-Kari; the defense of her integrity by her co-author, Nobel Prize-winner David Baltimore; and their persecution in the 1980s and restitution in the 1990s. 1998. Barbara Jordan: American Hero RC 49009 by Mary Beth Rogers read by Bob Moore 4 cassettes Biography of the Texas orator, politician, and teacher who died in 1996. Describes Jordan's political career as the first African American in the Texas state senate and the first elected from the South to serve in the U.S. Congress. Discusses her ethics, principles, and desire for privacy about her physical ailments. 1998. Bill and Hillary: The Marriage RC 48856 by Christopher Andersen read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes A senior editor of People magazine chronicles the marriage of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Describes Bill's dysfunctional childhood and his sex addiction as well as the devastation that it causes to both his wife and daughter. Analyzes the reasons the couple stays together. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Color of Truth: McGeorge Bundy and William Bundy; Brothers in Arms, a Biography RC 49155 by Kai Bird read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Explains the Bundy brothers' roles in pushing the United States into war in Vietnam, their dismissal of skeptics when things went wrong, and their silence after the end of the war. 1998. Dragonfly: NASA and the Crisis aboard Mir RC 48930 by Bryan Burrough read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes An investigation of the series of accidents on the space station Mir during joint missions between Americans and Russians in the late 1990s. Reveals details of the mishaps and looks at the impact of culture clashes and differing program management techniques. Based on transcripts and logs of air-to-ground communications and interviews with participants. 1998. Edward M. Kennedy: A Biography RC 49581 by Adam Clymer read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes The Washington correspondent of the New York Times examines the personal and political life of the influential senator from Massachusetts. Explores Kennedy's legislative achievements over three decades through the 1990s as well as his personal crises. 1999. Eleanor Roosevelt's My Day: First Lady of the World; Her Acclaimed Columns, 1953-1962 RC 49956 by Eleanor Roosevelt read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes This is the third and final volume of select newspaper columns written by Eleanor Roosevelt during the last nine years of her life. She champions world peace through the United Nations, advocates civil rights by promoting desegregation, and supports Adlai Stevenson for president, among other topics. Sequel to Eleanor Roosevelt's My Day...1945-1952 (RC 32151). 1991. FDR and His Enemies RC 49846 by Albert Fried read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Depicts Franklin Roosevelt's struggles to protect his progressive presidency against challenges from five powerful rivals: New York governor Al Smith, radio priest Charles Coughlin, Louisiana senator Huey Long, aviation hero Charles Lindbergh, and labor leader John L. Lewis. Avers that FDR prevailed because he better understood the needs of the American people. 1999. First Son: George W. Bush and the Bush Family Dynasty RC 49428 by Bill Minutaglio read by Randy Wieck 3 cassettes Portrait of a major contender in the 2000 presidential race. Draws upon hundreds of interviews in tracing the Texas governor's education at elite New England schools, his "nomadic" years in the Texas oil fields, and his later political career. Discusses various personal traits, interests, and shortcomings of George W. 1999. Gore: A Political Life RC 48630 by Bob Zelnick read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Biography of Al Gore Jr., from his childhood in Tennessee and Washington, D.C., to his position as vice president. Traces Gore's succession to his father's political prominence, his views on important issues, and his role as a family man. Criticizes him for fund-raising techniques and hypocrisy when donations are involved. 1999. The Great Betrayal: How American Sovereignty and Social Justice Are Being Sacrificed to the Gods of the Global Economy RC 49265 by Patrick J. Buchanan read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes A leading populist conservative accuses proponents of NAFTA and GATT trade agreements of betraying American labor. Argues that American employees, forced to compete with low- wage foreign workers, are losing ground. Calls for a new economic nationalism, placing U.S. interests ahead of global concerns. Companion to A Republic, Not an Empire (RC 49264). 1998. The Greedy Hand: How Taxes Drive Americans Crazy and What to Do about It RC 50644 by Amity Shlaes read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes An antitax polemic decrying laws that enabled government to take nearly 40 percent of a two-income family's earnings in 1998. Examines various bases for taxation, such as income, marriage, home ownership, birth, and death. Calls for fundamental reforms, constitutional limits on federal taxes, and reducing the burden on the rich. 1999. The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation; Volume 1, Parts 1-2 RC 49269 by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn read by Ken Kliban 6 cassettes (Reissue) A scathing portrayal of the Soviet prison system drawn from eyewitness accounts and the Nobel Prize winner's own recollection of his eleven-year internment in the Archipelago. Prequel to The Gulag...Volume 2, Parts 3-4 (RC 49270). Bestseller 1973. The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation; Volume 3, Parts 5-7 RC 49271 by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn read by Ken Kliban 5 cassettes (Reissue) These final sections document the rebellion in the camps, especially after Stalin's death; the subsequent brutal quelling of disorders; and the inability of the Russian government to admit past mistakes. Conveys Solzhenitsyn's conclusions about the Russian penal system. Sequel to The Gulag...Volume 2, Parts 3-4 (RC 49270). 1978. The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation; Volume 2, Parts 3-4 RC 49270 by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn read by Ken Kliban 6 cassettes (Reissue) Indictment of totalitarian society by the Nobel Prize- winning author who was deported from the Soviet Union in 1974. Sequel to The Gulag...Volume 1, Parts 1-2 (RC 49269). 1975. Hell to Pay: The Unfolding Story of Hillary Rodham Clinton RC 49830 by Barbara Olson read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes A negative look at the career and political aspirations of the attorney wife of President Clinton. The author, who served as a Department of Justice attorney, a general counsel in the Senate, and a congressional investigator, alleges that Hillary pursues a politics of vendetta, deceit, and ideological extremes. Bestseller 1999. Hillary's Choice RC 49560 by Gail Sheehy read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes A psychological biography of the first lady by the author of Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life (RC 43929). Sheehy attempts to analyze Hillary Clinton's reasons for staying married to her profligate husband through the 1990s. Explores her childhood, early adulthood, her career, and her marriage. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. I Love You, Ronnie: The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan RC 51118 by Nancy Reagan read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette While preparing Ronald's letters to her for inclusion in the Ronald Reagan Library, Nancy Reagan realized how much they said about him as president and as a man. His writings, which began in the 1950s, and Nancy's reflections on them provide a glimpse into their lives, both private and public. Bestseller 2000. In Praise of Public Life RC 50893 by Joseph I. Lieberman read by Ted Stoddard 1 cassette U.S. senator from Connecticut encourages qualified, intelligent, dedicated people to enter public service or run for political office as an opportunity to make a difference in how government performs. Draws on his own experiences to demonstrate "the nature, complexities, possibilities, and satisfactions of public life." 2000. John Glenn: A Memoir RC 49106 by John Glenn read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes The first American to orbit the earth, who in 1998 became the oldest man in space at seventy-seven, discusses his career as an astronaut and his lengthy service in the marines and the U.S. Senate. He recounts growing up in Ohio, marrying his childhood friend, and raising a family. Bestseller 1999. Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America's Most Hated Senator RC 49881 by Arthur Herman read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A sympathetic portrait of the midcentury Wisconsin senator and "single most despised man in American political memory." Traces his rise to national prominence, his controversial record as the Senate's leading anticommunist advocate, and his subsequent career decline. Avers that while McCarthy may be widely reviled, he was often right. 2000. Lady Bird: A Biography of Mrs. Johnson RC 49783 by Jan Jarboe Russell read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Portrait of a first lady. Examines how marriage to Lyndon Baines Johnson defined her. Discusses Mrs. Johnson's family background and her roles as wife, mother, businesswoman, and conservationist. Also relates LBJ's marital infidelities and Lady Bird's reactions to them. 1999. The Last of the Black Emperors: The Hollow Comeback of Marion Barry in the New Age of Black Leaders RC 50318 by Jonetta Rose Barras read by Dolores King-Williams 3 cassettes Traces Marion Barry's youth in Mississippi, years at LeMoyne College, involvement in the civil rights movement, and career as mayor of Washington, D.C., for four nonconsecutive terms. Explores his popularity and charisma; recalls his arrest, imprisonment, and reelection; discusses his efforts to broaden social participation and interest in city government. 1998. The Lion's Pride: Theodore Roosevelt and His Family in Peace and War RC 50173 by Edward J. Renehan read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Portrait of a privileged and patriotic leading family whose men served and sacrificed in America's conflicts. Chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's derring-do in the Spanish-American War and the valiant service of his four sons in World War I, resulting in the death of one and serious injury to two others. 1998. Name-Dropping: From F.D.R. On RC 49318 by John Kenneth Galbraith read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette A renowned economist and political insider reminisces on his relationships with major public figures, including presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson. Offers plentiful anecdotes as well as insights into some of the key personalities that helped shape the twentieth century. 1999. A Necessary Evil: A History of American Distrust of Government RC 49572 by Garry Wills read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes An inquiry into the origins and evolution of public disdain for government in the United States. Dispels some ingrained constitutional myths regarding state sovereignty, checks and balances, and the right to bear arms. Traces antigovernment movements through history and assesses Americans' love-hate relationship with the "necessary evil" of government. 1999. No Way to Pick a President RC 49821 by Jules Witcover read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes A reporter, who has covered every presidential election since Eisenhower's, recommends reforms for choosing candidates. Uses anecdotes to describe how the current system of campaigning has been corrupted by television, money, and ambition. Suggestions include dismantling the electoral college, banning soft money, and shortening the primary season. 1999. The Paris Years of Thomas Jefferson RC 51085 by William Howard Adams read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Traces Thomas Jefferson's years in Paris as the preeminent American diplomat from 1784 to 1789 (after Benjamin Franklin). Examines the city's intellectual, political, and cultural influence on his ideas and ideals. Notes its effects on his performance as third president of the United States, especially his economic and fiscal initiatives. 1997. A People's History of the Supreme Court RC 50180 by Peter Irons read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes A thematic overview of landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the meaning of the constitutional aim to secure "the blessings of liberty." Traces two hundred years of cases and controversies that involve such seminal issues as slavery, segregation, patriotic conformity, abortion, and gay rights. 1999. The Plutonium Files: America's Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War RC 50138 by Eileen Welsome read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist chronicles her investigation of eighteen human subjects who were unwittingly injected with plutonium between 1945 and 1947. She depicts the cultural and political context of the era and examines the complex issues raised that go to the core of democratic society. 1999. The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge RC 49654 by Robert H. Ferrell read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Portrait of Coolidge's youth in Vermont, his years at Amherst College, and his careers as a lawyer, Massachusetts governor, vice president, and thirtieth U.S. president. Explores social, economic, and foreign affairs issues faced by his 1920s administration. Depicts Coolidge as an honest and devoted civil servant. 1998. Privacy on the Line: The Politics of Wiretapping and Encryption RC 49620 by Whitfield Diffie and Susan Landau read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Examines the nature and the significance of privacy in telecommunications. Discusses the history of wiretapping and encryption and considers their implications for democracy, public policy, and commerce. Argues for privacy protection and unrestricted public access to encryption technology. 1998. A Republic, Not an Empire: Reclaiming America's Destiny RC 49264 by Patrick J. Buchanan read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Political conservative provides an overview of America's foreign policy from George Washington through the 1990s and advocates a strategy of "enlightened nationalism" with limited U.S. commitments abroad. Contends that the United States will disintegrate unless it becomes politically, militarily, and economically independent. Companion to The Great Betrayal (RC 49265). 1999. Seasons of Her Life: A Biography of Madeleine Korbel Albright RC 49511 by Ann Blackman read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes A personal profile of the secretary of state under President Bill Clinton. Albright was born to a diplomat in Czechoslovakia whose family twice fled to avoid persecution- -first from the Nazis and later from the Communists. Traces her family history, including her discovery that her grandparents perished in the Holocaust. 1998. A Sense of Where You Are: A Profile of Bill Bradley at Princeton RC 49261 by John McPhee read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette (Reissue) This updated third edition of the 1965 biography and character study of the then-Princeton basketball player describes Bradley's family and school background in Missouri. Analyzes his playing technique and his decision regarding a professional basketball career or a Rhodes scholarship. Includes brief 1999 addenda about the politician. 1999. Shrub: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W. Bush RC 49822 by Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Texas journalists portray presidential candidate George "Dubya" Bush through an investigation of his record. Beginning with his Vietnam-era service in the National Guard, they examine stories about Bush's oil company and his baseball team's stadium, his religious beliefs, and his stands on education, the environment, and campaign financing. Bestseller 2000. Social Security: The Phony Crisis RC 50184 by Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Challenges the widespread belief that the Social Security system is a demographic "time bomb" that will become insolvent by 2034. Assuming continued economic growth at the 1998 rate, the authors argue, the fund will never run short of money. They suggest that some "reformers" have ulterior motives. 1999. Traitors among Us: Inside the Spy Catcher's World RC 49979 by Stuart A. Herrington read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes A U.S. Army colonel recounts his real-life espionage investigations during the Cold War. His counterintelligence duties in West Berlin resulted in two major cases: the exposure and capture of Soviet spies Clyde Conrad and James Hall. 1999. Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter's Story RC 48449 by Michael Isikoff read by Len Mailloux 3 cassettes The reporter chronicles his investigations into President Clinton's extramarital affairs, beginning in 1994 when Paula Jones's lawyers contacted him about her story. Later, Linda Tripp and Lucianne Goldberg also contacted him. Isikoff recounts how he found himself in precarious situations, struggling to remain professional and unbiased. Bestseller 1999. Under This Blazing Light: Essays RC 48743 by Amos Oz read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Eighteen essays written between the early 1960s and the late 1970s consider Israeli policies toward the Palestinians and the revival of Hebrew, both as a spoken language and as literature. Oz examines the ethical dimensions of achieving peace within Israel and with the Arab world. 1995. A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal that Nearly Brought Down a President RC 49966 by Jeffrey Toobin read by Michael Russotto 4 cassettes A behind-the-scenes account of the scandals surrounding President Bill Clinton. Toobin examines the Paula Jones case, Kenneth Starr's investigations, and the president's relationship with Monica Lewinsky in detail. He concludes that "Clinton was, by comparison, the good guy in this struggle," the victim of powerful forces from the right. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir RC 50379 by Tony Hiss read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A son pays loving tribute to his father, Alger Hiss, who was accused of being a communist spy and convicted of perjury in 1950. To defend his father's innocence, Tony Hiss disputes courtroom testimony by Whittaker Chambers, quotes letters from prison, and presents the recollections of friends and family, including the author's half brother. 1999. Years of Renewal RC 48898 by Henry Kissinger read by Bill Wallace 9 cassettes in 2 containers In this continuation of his memoirs, Years of Upheaval (RC 17733), Kissinger concentrates on the Ford administration and the transition following the 1976 election in which the presidency was returned to the Democrats. Focuses on the Vietnam War and recovery from the Watergate crisis. 1999. Hobbies How to Carve Wood: A Book of Projects and Techniques RC 50740 by Richard Btz read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Discusses selecting and sharpening tools; selecting and finishing woods; whittling and different carving techniques; design aspects of woodwork; and doing lettering and wildlife and architectural carving. 1984. The Puzzlemaster Presents Two Hundred Mind-Bending Challenges from NPR RC 49284 by Will Shortz read by Timothy Lynch 1 cassette Audio puzzles from National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Sunday. Includes word games that take some thought. For example, "change one letter in each word to name a color" and "every answer in this puzzle is a word or name that ends in the letters que." 1996. Quick and Easy Indoor Topiary: Crafting and Decorating with Nature RC 47861 by Chris Jones read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette A guide to growing and shaping plants into beautiful indoor sculptures. Covers the mechanics of "nonplant backbone," plant basics, and techniques for making the suggested designs or developing one's own creations. 1998. Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors RC 48705 by Maureen A. Taylor read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting personal interviews, visiting genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Homemaking Fix It Fast and Easy 2: Upgrading Your House RC 47677 by Glenn Haege read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A guide for home owners who intend to make costly home improvements, including remodeling and major plumbing, electrical, and structural jobs. Companion to Fix It Fast and Easy: America's Master Handyman Answers the Most Asked "How To" Questions (RC 47676). 1998. Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House RC 49911 by Cheryl Mendelson read by Kerry Cundiff 10 cassettes in 2 containers Helpful hints on a range of domestic topics--planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, cleaning each room in a home, preserving books and furniture, caring for pets, fire safety, and many others. Includes guidelines for both the novice and longtime housekeeper and bits of wisdom gained from older relatives. Bestseller 1999. Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean RC 51054 by Linda Cobb read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Cobb offers down-to-earth housekeeping tips that get cleaning jobs done quickly throughout the house. She advocates the use of inexpensive, environmentally friendly cleaning concoctions such as tea, lemon juice, baking soda, and vinegar. Her advice includes methods for washing household and personal items both inside and outside your home. Bestseller 1998. Humor Congratulations! Now What? A Book for Graduates RC 48642 by Bill Cosby read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Comedian addresses recent college graduates and their parents about future employment prospects. A humorous review of the college experience as preparation for a job in the real world. Bestseller 1999. Honey, Hush! An Anthology of African American Women's Humor RC 48155 edited by Daryl Cumber Dance read by Samarra Mbenga 5 cassettes Assemblage of wit and wisdom from various types of written and oral tradition, spanning genres from poetry to political commentaries. Relays anecdotes from personal experiences as well as fiction. Includes works of Bessie Smith, Maya Angelou, and Terry McMillan. Foreword by Nikki Giovanni. Some strong language. 1998. Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen RC 49343 by Carl Hiaasen read by Len Mailloux 4 cassettes Essays taken from the author's Miami Herald column written from 1985 through the 1990s. Hiaasen, whose latest crime fiction book was Lucky You (RC 45006), lambasts corruption and crime in his native south Florida. He criticizes overpopulation and development, pollution, and crooked politicians--all of which he has seen firsthand as an investigative reporter. 1999. Kids Still Say the Darndest Things! RC 50944 by Art Linkletter read by Bob Askey 1 cassette A selection of humorous "quips, slips, and shockers" uttered by children on the television show "Art Linkletter's House Party." Companion to The New Kids Say the Darndest Things! (RC 16266). 1961. Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom: Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo- Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip--from Aristotle to Woody Allen RC 49081 compiled by Leo Rosten read by Terence Aselford 3 cassettes Over 5,000 items to tickle your funny bone. 1994. Me Talk Pretty One Day RC 50514 by David Sedaris read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes A comic essayist and public radio commentator recalls having speech therapy forced upon him (and other "future homosexuals" with lisps) as a child, acquiring his lifelong hatred of computers, failing in an attempt at teaching, and trying to learn French while living in France. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. Peanuts: A Golden Celebration; the Art and the Story of the World's Best-Loved Comic Strip RC 49946 by Charles M. Schulz read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip, Schulz offers an autobiographical sketch and tells how his own life experiences and those of people around him provided inspiration for the daily strips. Contains text of more than one thousand Peanuts cartoons. Bestseller 1999. The Penguin Book of Women's Humor RC 48268 edited by Regina Barreca read by Celeste Lawson 5 cassettes A treasury of women's humor ranging from one-liners to excerpts from novels. Spanning three centuries, the collection features authors, comedians, actresses, feminists, and politicians. Witticisms include Mae West's famous quips and Jane Austen's astute social observations. Concludes with brief biographies of the contributors. Some strong language. 1996. See You on the Radio RC 50528 by Charles Osgood read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Presents selections from the best of the CBS radio commentator's programs. Includes features on everyday events and on the "human perversity factor," along with samples of the author's verse. 1999. Inspiration Another Day RC 50838 by Eugenia Price read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette (Reissue) The author shares her informal reflections and interpretations on those passages of the Bible that are most meaningful to her. 1984. Getting through the Night: Finding Your Way after the Loss of a Loved One RC 50096 by Eugenia Price read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette (Reissue) An inspirational guide for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Offers hope for survivors to understand and accept their loss, to weather the dark night of grief, and to be renewed with the joy of life in the morning. 1982. The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord RC 50543 by T.D. Jakes read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A Christian bishop with a weekly television broadcast exhorts women to develop their three most important relationships: with themselves, with their husbands, and with God. Suggests empowerment strategies supported by biblical verses to help promote peace and healing. Offers advice on relationships for both men and women. 1998. Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times RC 49305 by David Wolpe read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Explores how to use inevitable losses--death of a loved one, loss of the first home or youthful dreams--to enrich one's emotional life. The author draws lessons from research, from the Bible and literature, and from his personal experiences as teacher, father, husband, and rabbi. Bestseller 1999. Maximize the Moment: God's Action Plan for Your Life RC 50544 by T.D. Jakes read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A Christian minister and author of The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord (RC 50543) offers advice on realizing one's full potential by setting goals and jettisoning toxic relationships. Encourages readers to take control of their futures by minimizing their load and developing a winning life plan. 1999. A Short Guide to a Happy Life RC 51407 by Anna Quindlen read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Inspirational advice to find fulfillment in enjoying each moment of life. Words of wisdom spoken from the heart by the bestselling author of such works as Object Lessons (RC 33059), One True Thing (RC 40750), and Black and Blue (RC 45715). Bestseller 2000. Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith RC 49806 by Nora Gallagher read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Memoir of a woman's midlife religious conversion and her return to the Episcopal church, where she becomes deeply involved in human-service activities. Recounts her spiritual passage as she consoles the sick, feeds the hungry in a soup kitchen, and comes to realize that "the road to the sacred is paved with the ordinary." 1998. What Really Matters: What Is Truly Essential to the Authentic Christian Life RC 50841 by Eugenia Price read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Drawing on personal experience and her thorough knowledge of the Bible, Eugenia Price searches for what she considers to be the core of Christianity. She explores faith, prayer, spiritual growth, service, and giving, and concludes that the real bedrock is God's eternal love. 1983. When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty RC 49793 by Joni Eareckson Tada and Steven Estes read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A quadriplegic for more than thirty years meditates on the profound question of why God permits human suffering and anguish to occur. Examines actual cases of hardship and tragedy, using the Bible as a "road map," in order to understand divine purposes and methods. 1997. Journalism and the Media Deadlines and Datelines RC 48860 by Dan Rather read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Nearly one hundred essays collected from Rather's daily newspaper columns and radio programs, known as "Dan Rather Reporting." From the serious to the lighthearted, his articles cover news items in America and abroad, politics, and the Washington scene. Includes tributes to such people as his grandmother, Princess Diana, and Mickey Mantle. Bestseller 1999. Finding My Voice RC 49385 by Diane Rehm read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes National Public Radio talk show host describes her life and career, including a somewhat troubled childhood with her Washington, D.C., Christian Arab family. Later, as her successful D.C. show went national, Rehm began a battle with a puzzling malady that causes tremors in her voice. 1999. From Botswana to the Bering Sea: My Thirty Years with National Geographic RC 49705 by Thomas Y. Canby read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Memoir of a career as a National Geographic writer and science editor. Describes behind-the-scenes work at headquarters in Washington, D.C., where Canby started in 1961, and recounts some of his adventures and misadventures as a world traveler on assignment. 1998. Front Row at the White House: My Life and Times RC 48559 by Helen Thomas read by Pam Ward 4 cassettes White House journalist for more than five decades chronicles her work covering all of the presidents since John F. Kennedy. Shares personal reminiscences of the U.S. leaders as well as of the first ladies. Bestseller 1999. Outsider, Insider: An Unlikely Success Story; the Memoirs of Andrew Heiskell RC 49849 by Andrew Heiskell read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes A media tycoon recounts his path from obscurity to the chairmanship of Time Inc. Traces his nomadic youth in Europe, his arrival in America during the depression, and his meteoric ascent in the publishing industry. Offers candid insights into the risky and intensely competitive magazine business. 1998. Peace, War, and Politics: An Eyewitness Account RC 50392 by Jack Anderson read by Richard Davidson 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter continues his life story, begun in Confessions of a Muckraker (RC 14540), with further revelations of the corruption that pervades American politics. Includes recollections of his early career in Utah and China, the savings-and-loan scandal, the Iran-Contra affair, and his dealings with presidents and politicians for five decades. 1999. A Thousand Suns RC 49186 by Dominique Lapierre read by Lewis Grenville 4 cassettes French journalist and author of several bestsellers provides eyewitness accounts of famous twentieth-century personalities, such as Caryl Chessman, El Cordob‚s, Golda Meir, Lord Mountbatten, and Mother Teresa. Looking back over his own career, Lapierre also highlights his attachment to India and his role in humanitarian aid efforts in that country. Bestseller 1999. The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family behind the New York Times RC 49225 by Susan E. Tifft and Alex S. Jones read by Dan Bloom 7 cassettes in 2 containers Account of the Ochs-Sulzberger family that owned the New York Times for more than a century. Describes how Jewish immigrant Adolph S. Ochs, already in debt, bought the failing newspaper and built it into "the most influential newspaper in the world." Traces the publishers through the late-1990s' Arthur Sulzberger Jr. 1999. Language Braille: Into the Next Millennium RC 50969 by Blind and Physically Handicapped National Library Service for the read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Essays examining the history and future of braille include such topics as the development of the literary, Nemeth, and music codes; braille production; legal issues; library service; and literacy and computer access concerns. Edited by Judith Dixon, with a foreword by Frank Kurt Cylke and a preface by Kenneth Jernigan. 2000. How to Write a Letter RC 48512 by Patricia Dragisic read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Describes the basic structure of personal and business letters, with examples of each type. Includes such diverse topics as grammar, salutations, and using electronic mail; presents some famous letters from the past. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Miracle of Language RC 49416 by Richard Lederer read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A celebration of words in the English language. Explores vocabulary contributions from productive literary artists such as Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and George Orwell. Encourages the art of communication. 1991. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft RC 50873 by Stephen King read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Prolific, bestselling horror novelist describes his writing technique and gives tips for aspiring authors. King also discusses pertinent events from his childhood and tells of the near-fatal accident in 1999, when he was hit by a truck while taking his daily walk. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Legal All the Laws but One: Civil Liberties in Wartime RC 48639 by William H. Rehnquist read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Chief justice of the Supreme Court expostulates on how civil liberties are curbed during times of war. Describes the inherent conflict between citizens' freedoms and military necessities, concentrating primarily on the Civil War era. Also discusses World War I espionage cases and the World War II internment of Japanese Americans. 1998. The Black O: Racism and Redemption in an American Corporate Empire RC 50616 by Steve Watkins read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes An account of the lawsuit against Shoney's restaurant chain for discriminatory hiring practices against African Americans, which led to a $132.5 million settlement in 1992. Describes how managers were coerced into blackening the "o" in "Shoney" on the application forms of blacks in order to flag minority applicants. 1997. Closed Chambers: The First Eyewitness Account of the Epic Struggles inside the Supreme Court RC 48638 by Edward Lazarus read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes The author, a Supreme Court law clerk to Justice Harry Blackmun in 1988-89, recounts the methods and procedures the justices use in arriving at a decision. Now a federal prosecutor, Lazarus contends that politics has taken the place of debate and compromise. Analyzes court cases to illustrate his concerns. 1998. Crimes of the Century: From Leopold and Loeb to O.J. Simpson RC 48924 by Gilbert Geis and Leigh B. Bienen read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Discusses five of the most publicized trials of the twentieth century: Leopold and Loeb, the Scottsboro affair, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Alger Hiss spy case, and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Examines sensational legal dramas within the social and political climate of the times. 1998. Tough Talk: How I Fought for Writers, Comics, Bigots, and the American Way RC 49566 by Martin Garbus read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Memoir of a First Amendment attorney, who for forty years defended such notables as Lenny Bruce, Cesar Chavez, Robert Redford, and Vaclav Havel. Interprets complex legal issues for the lay reader and explains why "stifling any form of speech always puts freedom in peril." Some strong language. 1998. Literature At Home in the World: A Memoir RC 48781 by Joyce Maynard read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Recounts her love affair with J.D. Salinger. Describes how her correspondence with him at age eighteen evolved into a commitment that prompted her to leave Yale and move in with the reclusive writer, thirty-five years her senior. At forty-four, Maynard re-evaluates the impact of the relationship on her life. 1998. Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman behind the Legend RC 48844 by John E. Miller read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Biography of the woman who wrote the Little House on the Prairie series. Examines how the child who lived those experiences evolved into the mature author who wrote about them. Discusses the role of her daughter Rose in encouraging and editing her novels. 1998. The Best American Essays, 1999 RC 49642 edited by Edward Hoagland read by Fred Major 3 cassettes The introduction, "Writers Afoot," explores Hoagland's definition of the essay. His selections by twenty-five contemporary writers cover a broad range of works, from "In Search of Proust" by Andr‚ Aciman to "Before Air Conditioning" by Arthur Miller. Other authors include Joan Didion, Annie Dillard, Ian Frazier, and Joyce Carol Oates. 1999. Candor and Perversion: Literature, Education, and the Arts RC 50697 by Roger Shattuck read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A literary scholar critiques the assumptions, content, and methods of American education. Argues that a chief aim of learning is to develop a basic understanding of culture, morality, and literature in order to coexist in a diverse society. Discusses a broad range of literary works. 1999. Coleridge: Darker Reflections, 1804-1834 RC 49468 by Richard Holmes read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes This sequel to Coleridge: Early Visions (RC 33223) covers the last thirty years of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's life. Recounts the peregrinations, writing ventures, and overriding addiction to opium of this brilliant but flawed personality. Discussion of the poet's problems and passions includes his breach with Wordsworth. 1998. Daniel Defoe: The Life and Strange, Surprising Adventures RC 49585 by Richard West read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Biography of the British author of Robinson Crusoe (RC 27138). Portrays Defoe in the context of his times--England in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Describes his constant fear of financial disaster, his Protestant sympathies, various careers, and talent for writing. 1998. Dawn Powell: A Biography RC 49397 by Tim Page read by Samarra Mbenga 3 cassettes Presents personal facts and traces the career of the mid- twentieth-century American writer who is achieving posthumous success. Discusses her move at age twenty-one in 1918 to New York City where she became part of the literary scene. Describes her dedication to writing throughout the hardships of her adult years. 1998. A Devil and a Good Woman, Too: The Lives of Julia Peterkin RC 48461 by Susan Millar Williams read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Biography of a South Carolina plantation owner who won the 1929 Pulitzer Prize for a novel, Scarlet Sister Mary (RC 14880), about Gullah-speaking African Americans. Because she wrote about descendents of former slaves in the agrarian south, Peterkin was shunned. After a family tragedy, she retired from writing. 1997. Errata: An Examined Life RC 49801 by George Steiner read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes A scholar, critic, and man of letters offers a discursive memoir on some of the key influences and experiences in his life and literary career. He meditates on various themes in philosophy and religion, using them to assess the state of Western civilization as the twentieth century draws to a close. 1997. Eugene O'Neill: Beyond Mourning and Tragedy RC 50747 by Stephen A. Black read by Fred Major 5 cassettes A biography of the Nobel Prize-winning American playwright O'Neill (1888-1953) and a study of his works from a psychoanalytic standpoint. Examines O'Neill's personal tragedies and how he transformed them into drama. Discusses the composition of Long Day's Journey into Night (RC 19192) and The Iceman Cometh (RC 12758). 1999. Experience RC 50335 by Martin Amis read by David Cutler 3 cassettes The innovative, controversial English writer remembers his father, comic novelist Kingsley Amis, and recalls events and influences in his own artistic development. Contains anecdotes about major literary figures--both his father's friends and his own--Philip Larkin, Saul Bellow, and Salman Rushdie among them. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. For the Time Being RC 50052 by Annie Dillard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Reflections on the coexistence of God and evil and how an individual fits into the scheme of things. Recounts a trip to Israel, visits to an obstetrical ward, and a paleontologist's story, as well as a discussion of Teilhard de Chardin and the Baal Shem Tov. 1999. The Gutenberg Elegies: The Fate of Reading in an Electronic Age RC 49350 by Sven Birkerts read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Essays exploring ways in which modern information technologies are fundamentally transforming both traditional literary culture and the general practice of reading and writing. Attests to the essential value of literature and laments its displacement by the pervasive electronic media. 1994. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius RC 49737 by Dave Eggers read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes An unconventional first-person account of a young man who takes on the responsibility of raising his eight-year-old brother, Toph, after both parents die of cancer. Amid frequent digressions, the author recalls their family dynamics, his aspirations to become a writer, and an experimental 'zine, Might. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. Hemingway: The Final Years RC 49203 by Michael Reynolds read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Sequel to Hemingway: The Paris Years (RC 33134), covering the last two decades of Hemingway's life. Shows him at the pinnacle of his literary career with the publication of For Whom the Bell Tolls (RC 49108), and then his decline as he could no longer live up to his own expectations. 1999. Invisible Writer: A Biography of Joyce Carol Oates RC 48445 by Greg Johnson read by Laura Giannarelli 5 cassettes An authorized biography exploring the relationship between Oates's writing and her life. Covers her childhood in upstate New York; her family, education, and marriage; and the development of her career. Views her published work in the context of excerpts from her correspondence, journal entries, and interviews with friends. 1998. Just as I Thought RC 50406 by Grace Paley read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Paley states that "this is not an autobiographical collection, but it is about my life." In these articles, poems, reports, and talks covering her life from the 1950s to the mid 1990s, Paley offers a glimpse into her life as daughter, mother, grandmother, teacher, and antiwar activist. 1998. Lady's Choice: Ethel Waxham's Journals and Letters, 1905- 1910 RC 48646 edited by Barbara Love and Frances Love Froidevaux read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes A chronological record of a twenty-three-year old college graduate's pursuit of a teaching career while being courted by a thirty-five-year old Wyoming rancher. Compiled from diaries, correspondence, and poems. Material was used in the PBS series "The West." 1993. The Mute's Soliloquy: A Memoir RC 50426 by Pramoedya Ananta Toer read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes A harrowing account of life in a penal colony by an Indonesian political dissident. The notes, essays, and unsent letters collected here were written in the last two years of a fourteen-year prison sentence, begun in 1965, during most of which novelist Toer was deprived of books and writing materials. Some violence. 1999. My First Cousin Once Removed: Money, Madness, and the Family of Robert Lowell RC 49874 by Sarah Payne Stuart read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Novelist Stuart, who wrote Men in Trouble (RC 29911), humorously discusses her family, most noted for her mother's cousin, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Lowell. Lowell and other relatives (including Stuart's brother and mother) were manic depressive, and the rest of the family were "screwed up about it." Some strong language. 1998. One Man's Chorus: The Uncollected Writings RC 50495 by Anthony Burgess read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Essays from the 1980s and early 1990s offer a look into Burgess's life from his childhood in Manchester through his expatriate years in France. Includes reflections on the British Royals, a comical account of a trip to Puerto Rico, a piece about Wagner's "Ring," and comments on first novels. 1998. A Private Life of Henry James: Two Women and His Art RC 49987 by Lyndall Gordon read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes Portraits of two women--both meeting untimely deaths--who exerted lasting influence on James's literary work. One is his free-spirited cousin Mary (Minny) Temple, who died of tuberculosis at age twenty-four in 1870. The second is Constance Fenimore Woolson, an American writer James knew from 1879 to her death in 1894 in Venice. 1998. The Pushcart Prize XXIII: Best of the Small Presses, 1999 RC 48539 edited by Bill Henderson read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Sixty-eight selections--essays, poems, and short stories-- from forty-two publishers. Contains works by both little- known and famous writers. Andre Dubus reflects on teaching Hemingway's "In Another Country." Joyce Carol Oates's "Faithless" depicts two girls whose mother has disappeared. Also includes a poem by Edward Hirsch, "The Lectures on Love." Some strong language. 1999. Pushkin's Button RC 49372 by Serena Vitale read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes While focusing on the 1837 duel that ended the Russian poet's life, Vitale portrays nineteenth-century St. Petersburg society. Uses research based on diaries, documents, and letters to chronicle events leading up to the combat. Profiles adventurer Georges d'AnthŠs, who killed Pushkin, and the woman whose charms provoked the event, Pushkin's wife, Natalya. 1999. Randall Jarrell: A Literary Life RC 50075 by William H. Pritchard read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Biography of the literary figure, born in 1914, who was poetry consultant at the Library of Congress from 1956 to 1958. Considers Jarrell's writings--poetry, essays, reviews, children's stories, novels, and letters--in the context of other significant events in his life. Discusses his bouts of depression and the controversial circumstances of his death in 1965. 1990. Robert van Gulik: His Life, His Work RC 49962 by Janwillem Van de Wetering read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette Portrait of the Holland-born scholar, diplomat, and writer, who spent many years in China. Discusses van Gulik's translations of ancient Chinese text and his eighteenth- century detective novel featuring Judge Dee, a character adopted by author Van de Wetering for his own mystery stories. Some descriptions of sex. 1987. Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette RC 49547 by Judith Thurman read by Gabriella Cavallero 5 cassettes A biography of the provocative early-twentieth-century French author. Provides psychological insights into Colette's marriages, music hall career, affairs with women and younger men, and literary works, such as Gigi (RC 12794) and Sido (RC 32504). Bestseller 1999. Shaking a Leg: Collected Writings RC 49912 by Angela Carter read by Jill Fox 6 cassettes A substantial selection of Carter's journalism--articles, criticism, personal essays, and reviews--from the 1960s until her death in 1992. These cultural and social commentaries are grouped under broad categories: body languages, food fetishes, home and away, traveling, Japan, America, screen and dream, stories and tellers, writers and readers. Some strong language. 1997. Something to Declare RC 49567 by Julia Alvarez read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Alvarez, the author of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents (RC 34544) and other works, reminisces about her childhood in the Dominican Republic and her family's escape to New York City. Also describes how she became an author and how to experience the writing life. 1998. Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Creator of Tarzan RC 49341 by John Taliaferro read by Constance Crawford 4 cassettes Biography of the American entrepreneur and pulp-fiction writer who published Tarzan of the Apes in 1912, when he was thirty-six. Describes how he capitalized on his creation, turning Tarzan into a popular twentieth-century icon. Recalls his private life--his two marriages and his children--and his career. 1999. Teller of Tales: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle RC 48653 by Daniel Stashower read by Corrie James 4 cassettes Biography of the doctor, athlete, traveler, writer, and spiritualist best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in 1886. Describes Doyle's frustration with the popularity of his character, Holmes, and Doyle's lifelong study of the occult, which damaged his reputation. 1999. Time to Be in Earnest: A Fragment of Autobiography RC 50626 by P.D. James read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes British mystery writer P.D. James, the creator of Inspector Dalgliesh, begins a diary in 1997 that leads her to reminisce about her personal life, civil service career, and development as a writer, while disdainfully commenting on pop culture. Describes her struggles as her late husband slowly succumbed to mental illness. 1999. A Tramp Abroad RC 49345 by Mark Twain read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Mark Twain constructs a tour through Germany, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Integrates humor, autobiography, and history to entertain. 1880. Under This Blazing Light: Essays RC 48743 by Amos Oz read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Eighteen essays written between the early 1960s and the late 1970s consider Israeli policies toward the Palestinians and the revival of Hebrew, both as a spoken language and as literature. Oz examines the ethical dimensions of achieving peace within Israel and with the Arab world. 1995. V‚ra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov) RC 49299 by Stacy Schiff read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes The biography of V‚ra is largely the portrait of her fifty- two-year literary marriage with Russian author Vladimir Nabokov. Relates the main events of their relationship where she was wife, muse, editor, translator, and publishing agent. Notes her lifelong devotion to her husband's work and her preference for privacy. Pulitzer Prize. 1999. Walden; or, Life in the Woods and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience RC 50835 by Henry David Thoreau read by Bradley Bransford 3 cassettes (Reissue) Autobiographical record of the author's experiment in essential living at his Walden Pond retreat in the 1850s along with detailed observations of nature and his commentaries on world problems. His essay "Civil Disobedience" is a protest against government's interference with individual liberty. 1960. Wormholes: Essays and Occasional Writings RC 48178 by John Fowles read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Some thirty representative pieces of Fowles's autobiographical statements, literary criticism, and commentaries on society and nature written between 1963 and 1997. The essays reflect themes found in his novels, the role of the writer, and his lifelong commitment to environmental issues. 1998. The Yeats Reader: A Portable Compendium of Poetry, Drama, and Prose RC 49120 by William Butler Yeats read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Although Yeats is known mainly for his poetry, his other writings, which were frequently derived from events in his personal life, were "often a substantial achievement on (their) own terms." Includes major poems written between 1889 and 1939, eight plays, and a selection of autobiographical and critical writings. 1997. You Are Not I: A Portrait of Paul Bowles RC 49896 by Millicent Dillon read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Traces the writer's childhood on Long Island, his training as a composer and writer, his years in Paris and Morocco, and his rise to fame as author of the bestseller The Sheltering Sky (RC 23642). Reflects on the relationship between his work and life, and examines the ties between biographers and their subjects. 1998. Zane Grey: Romancing the West RC 48694 by Stephen J. May read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Biography of the popular author discusses how he spent his youth fishing and hunting near Zanesville, Ohio, a town named after his pioneer ancestor. Grey became a dentist at his father's insistence but later returned to his love of writing. Tells how Riders of the Purple Sage (RC 17362) became his first bestseller in 1912. Bestseller 1997. Marriage and Sex Beyond Viagra: A Commonsense Guide to Building a Healthy Sexual Relationship for Both Men and Women RC 50480 by Gerald A. Melchiode read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A psychiatrist involved with early Viagra studies describes the medication as being of "vast indisputable importance." However, he emphasizes the advisability of exploring the underlying causes of sexual dysfunction, rather than stopping at the temporary fix of Viagra. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships RC 47124 by Ruth Bell read by Kerry Cundiff 5 cassettes Expanded third edition discusses sexual and emotional change during the adolescent years. Topics include sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, birth control, eating disorders, substance abuse, and living with violence. Teenagers are quoted throughout the book. Explicit descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers. 1998. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection RC 49280 by Richard Carlson and Kristine Carlson read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes Married fourteen years, the authors present one hundred essays designed to improve relationships between partners. Topics include being pals, letting go of pet peeves, and being willing to say "I'm sorry." Bestseller 1999. From This Day Forward RC 49968 by Cokie Roberts and Steve Roberts read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Chronicle of the long-term marriage of a high-powered media couple. Cokie--also the author of We Are Our Mothers' Daughters (RC 46340)--and Steve laud the benefits of matrimony for both individuals and society. They also describe marital unions of slaves, pioneers, and immigrants, and the harmful effects of divorce. Bestseller 2000. Overcoming Male Infertility RC 50160 by Leslie R. Schover and Anthony J. Thomas read by John Richardson 3 cassettes A clinical psychologist and a urologist, both specializing in infertility, describe the male reproductive system and the workup of tests for those experiencing infertility. Discusses various diagnoses and their treatments, assisted reproductive technology, donor sperm, adoption, living without children, and coping with infertility. 2000. Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting with Your Partner RC 49740 by Phillip C. McGraw read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes The author of Life Strategies (RC 47962) presents a plan for saving a marriage or other intimate partnership by taking personal responsibility for the situation. Lists ten "relationship myths," provides questionnaires and other tools to analyze problems, and suggests steps to achieve a balance and mutual respect. Bestseller 2000. Medicine and Health Acupuncture: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know RC 49096 by Gary F. Fleischman read by Tim Fullerton 1 cassette Board-certified acupuncturist and medical doctor discusses the use of his specialty and other traditional Chinese healing practices. In a question-and-answer format he explains such topics as balancing yin and yang, the energy known as qi, and the role of diet in overall well-being. 1998. AIDS: An All-About Guide for Young Adults RC 49988 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette A concise account of the AIDS virus, similar to the authors' previous title, AIDS: Deadly Threat (RC 25945). Includes a definition and research update on the disease, as well as information about the history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the illness. For senior high and older readers. 1999. American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes: The Ultimate Home Diabetes Reference RC 49100 by American Diabetes Association read by Michael Consoli 3 cassettes This guide to managing diabetes explains the two types of the disorder, their causes and symptoms, and the importance of maintaining overall good health. The contributors also discuss handling emergencies, planning meals, selecting diabetic tools, controlling costs, and evaluating health care providers. 1997. The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not? RC 50092 by Kenneth R. Pelletier read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Director of Stanford's complementary and alternative medicine program discusses pros and cons of various therapies including traditional Chinese medicine, Western herbal medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, dietary supplements, Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, spirituality, and more. Advises which therapies work best for specific conditions. 2000. Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism RC 49986 by Katherine Ketcham and William F. Asbury read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Using scientific research, the authors make the case that alcoholism is a medical disease resulting from abnormalities in brain chemistry. Explains how to diagnose the condition and proposes that treatment programs include psychological and spiritual elements. Investigates fallacies promoted by the liquor industry. Foreword by former Senator George McGovern. 2000. Blood: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce RC 49658 by Douglas Starr read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes A history of the science, the politics, and the economics of human blood. Traces its evolution from a substance of myth to a therapeutic liquid that is collected and stored as a strategic resource. Also discusses the global blood business, the ethics of blood management, and the hazards of blood-borne viruses. 1998. The Carbohydrate Addict's Healthy Heart Program: Break Your Carbo-Insulin Connection to Heart Disease RC 49472 by Richard F. Heller and others read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes The authors of The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet (RC 37248) team up with a medical doctor specializing in cardiovascular health to explain how their low carbohydrate diet helps the heart by reducing insulin release. Also describes additional methods of fighting heart disease. Bestseller 1999. The Challenges of Lupus: Insights and Hope RC 49242 compiled by Henrietta Aladjem read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Doctors and patients (including the book's compiler, whose lupus has long been in remission) discuss various aspects of the autoimmune disease that often affects the skin, blood, and joints. Describes how, in about half the cases, the kidneys are also impaired. 1999. The Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survival Guide RC 48641 by Judith McKay and Nancee Hirano read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Explains what chemotherapy and radiation are, how they work, and what their effects are. Gives suggestions for before, after, and during treatment covering both the physical and emotional elements of medical therapy. Includes relaxation and stress-reduction exercises. 1998. Conversations about Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Informed Decision Making RC 48697 by Michael Auerbach read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette An oncologist describes the disease and its treatments. Stresses communication between patient and physician and the importance of exploring all possible options. Advocates empowering people to discuss their illness knowledgeably. Explores special problems of dealing with terminal conditions. 1997. Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy RC 48691 by Malin Dollinger and others read by Gregory Gorton 9 cassettes in 2 containers Synopses of common cancers and how they are treated. Discusses how appropriate therapies are chosen and offers patients coping mechanisms for dealing with the physical and emotional effects of the disease and the treatments. Explores quality-of-life issues and advances in research, diagnosis, and treatment. 1997. Fibroids: The Complete Guide to Taking Charge of Your Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Well-Being RC 50107 by Johanna Skilling read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Researching fibroids after her own diagnosis, the author compiled information from doctors and patients on the symptoms, treatments, and impact of having solid lumps of muscle and connective tissue growing in and around the uterus. Usually benign, the tumors affect at least 25 percent and possibly 75 percent of women. 2000. Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the Virus That Caused It RC 49373 by Gina Kolata read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes A science reporter for the New York Times describes how a mysterious virus, nicknamed the "Spanish flu," killed 20-100 million people worldwide, leaving no clue to its origins. Striking during wartime in 1918, the epidemic affected young adults disproportionately. Discusses other historic plagues and the possibility of future pandemic scourges. 1999. Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness RC 48469 by Joanne Lynn and Joan Harrold read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Physicians offer practical advice to caretakers and patients on planning both medical and emotional responses to cases of severe illness. Topics include coping techniques, family matters, sudden death, mourning and grieving, and enduring losses. Suggests steps that help prepare for the future and lists organizations that can provide information and assistance. 1999. The Jock Doc's Body Repair Kit: The New Sports Medicine for Recovery and Increased Performance RC 49049 by Andrew Feldman read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Director of sports medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York provides instructions on self-diagnosing injuries, determining if medical care or self-treatment is called for, and performing self-treatments and exercises. 1999. Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival RC 50357 by T.S. Wiley read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Diabetes researcher, anthropologist, and medical theorist contends that lack of sleep causes obesity, illness, and, ultimately, death. He recommends that, for at least the colder seven months of the year, people follow nature's cycles by sleeping more than nine hours a night and eating a nutritious, low-carbohydrate diet. 2000. Live Now, Age Later: Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock RC 48603 by Isadore Rosenfeld read by Norm Thibeault 3 cassettes A physician offers advice on how to delay the onset of disability and chronic disease by practicing good health habits including proper diet, exercise, stress reduction, vitamins, and medicine. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common conditions such as cancer, heart attacks, depression, Alzheimer's, impotence, menopause, and loss of vision and hearing. Bestseller 1999. The Lost Art of Healing RC 50125 by Bernard Lown read by John Richardson 3 cassettes A cardiologist asserts that the medical profession has broken down because doctors are relying unduly on technology, rather than examining and listening to patients. He relates anecdotes about his elderly patients to reinforce the importance of getting to know the person behind the symptoms. 1996. Lyme Disease RC 49603 by Scott Veggeberg read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease, which is caused by a bite from a deer tick. Notes that patients can be easily cured with antibiotics, but in rare cases might develop a long-term illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. For senior high and older readers. 1998. A Man's Guide to Coping with Disability RC 49629 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes This companion to A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability (RC 45924) provides information to help men maintain their independence and cope with daily activities, despite physical challenges. Includes strategies for those with heart disease, diabetes, HIV, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Lists national organizations to contact. 1999. Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment RC 49073 by Catherine M. Poole read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Health writer and melanoma survivor Poole, assisted by melanoma expert Dr. Dupont Guerry, explains skin cancer and identifies the people most susceptible to it. She describes cancerous moles and discusses how they are diagnosed and treated. 1998. Menopause and the Mind: The Complete Guide to Coping with Memory Loss, Foggy Thinking, Verbal Slips, and Other Cognitive Effects of Perimenopause and Menopause RC 50807 by Claire L. Warga read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Psychologist describes the self-named Warga's Hormonal Misconnection Syndrome (WHMS). Asserts that troubling memory and speech problems occur in women as their estrogen levels drop. Includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, self- screening techniques, and both hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. 1999. Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way RC 50133 by Susan McCutcheon read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Describes a natural childbirth method begun in the late 1940s by Dr. Robert Bradley. Unlike the Lamaze technique, the Bradley procedure is drug free in most cases. The author, who has been teaching this method since 1970, gives detailed instructions and practice exercises for women and their coaches. 1996. One Hundred Days: My Unexpected Journey from Doctor to Patient RC 50142 by David Biro read by John Polk 2 cassettes Biro describes how an odd flashing in his eye troubled him when he was a thirty-one-year-old neophyte dermatologist. After Biro was finally diagnosed with an unusual paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, his doctors then disagreed on the best treatment option. Choosing a bone-marrow transplant, Biro faced the critical one-hundred-day recovery period. 2000. Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell: Winning Weight Control Strategies for Women over Thirty-five to Stay Fit through Menopause RC 48546 by Debra Waterhouse read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Nutritionist explains why midlife weight gain is so pervasive and what one can do about it. Discusses the role of fat cells and estrogen, why dieting doesn't work, and how to work around biology to minimize weight gain. Emphasizes attitude changes and stress management by modifying eating and exercise habits. 1998. Overcoming Male Infertility RC 50160 by Leslie R. Schover and Anthony J. Thomas read by John Richardson 3 cassettes A clinical psychologist and a urologist, both specializing in infertility, describe the male reproductive system and the workup of tests for those experiencing infertility. Discusses various diagnoses and their treatments, assisted reproductive technology, donor sperm, adoption, living without children, and coping with infertility. 2000. The Plutonium Files: America's Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War RC 50138 by Eileen Welsome read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist chronicles her investigation of eighteen human subjects who were unwittingly injected with plutonium between 1945 and 1947. She depicts the cultural and political context of the era and examines the complex issues raised that go to the core of democratic society. 1999. Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives RC 50692 by Joseph Glenmullen read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A psychiatrist warns against the current practice of indiscriminately prescribing serotonin boosters for patients. After describing the medication's potentially severe side effects, he uses case histories to illustrate alternatives such as herbal remedies and psychotherapy. 2000. Reinventing Medicine: Beyond Mind-Body to a New Era of Healing RC 49902 by Larry Dossey read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes A physician and pioneer in mind-body medicine envisions a new era of understanding the "nonlocal mind"--the concept that consciousness and mental events are not confined to the physical self. Presents evidence for this phenomenon from scientific research and everyday experience. Companion to Healing Words (RC 39215). 1999. Reversing Hypertension: A Vital New Program to Prevent, Treat, and Reduce High Blood Pressure RC 50159 by Julian Whitaker read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Outlines a program designed to reduce high blood pressure without medication or with less medication. Components include reducing body fat, taking supplements, stopping smoking and drinking, eating low-glycemic foods, drinking more water, exercising, and trying alternative therapies, including acupuncture. Includes recipes. 2000. Saving the Heart: The Battle to Conquer Coronary Disease RC 50193 by Stephen Klaidman read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes This history of the treatment of coronary disease examines the intersections of medical practice, clinical science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Details the development of life-enhancing and sometimes life-extending treatments for the number-one killer. Introduces such men as Mason Sones, inventor of the coronary angiography, and Andreas Gruentzig, angioplasty pioneer. 2000. Sexually Transmitted Diseases RC 50772 by Christine Perdan Curran read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Examines the history, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases--both bacterial and viral--as well as other contagious problems such as lice, scabies, and fungi. Includes information on syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, AIDS, and hepatitis. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Showdown with Diabetes RC 49883 by Deb Butterfield read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Autobiography of the diabetic who founded the Insulin-Free World Foundation. Chronicles the path of her disease from its diagnosis until serious complications led to the pancreas and kidney transplants that cured the disorder. Describes how science, research funding, health-care policy, and society influence the health and choices of diabetics. 1999. Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living RC 50655 by Sara Palmer and others read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes Three professionals in rehabilitation medicine and psychology describe the trauma of spinal cord injury; what to expect during the therapeutic process; and how to meet the psychological, medical, and social challenges of living with the disability. Patients' stories are used to illustrate each aspect. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis RC 51016 by Miriam E. Nelson read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes The author of Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865) prescribes a strength training program and nutritional guidelines to fight osteoporosis and osteopenia. She also discusses diagnostic tests; medications, including hormone replacement therapy; and myths regarding bone density. Provides an altered program for men at risk. 2000. Stuttering RC 48569 by C. Woodruff Starkweather and Janet Givens-Ackerman read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Summarizes theories, evaluations, and treatments available for people who stutter. Offers guidelines for professionals and patients and alternatives to speech therapy, including self-help groups and drugs. Examines the practice of behavior modification, the role of spirituality, and differences between children and adults who stutter. 1997. Sweet Invisible Body: Reflections on a Life with Diabetes RC 49131 by Lisa Roney read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Now a graduate student, the author describes her life from the age of twelve when she was diagnosed with diabetes. She details the frustrations revolving around food, insulin shots, and being chronically ill while appearing well to the outside world. Some strong language. 1999. Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack RC 50358 by Gerald Reaven and others read by Betty Williams 3 cassettes Endocrinologist Reaven of Stanford explains the metabolic disorder known as insulin resistance syndrome or Syndrome X, which increases risk for heart attacks. Frequently undiagnosed, this condition is worsened by diets usually recommended for coronary health. Prescribes an appropriate nutritional plan with additional steps for reducing the syndrome's impact. 2000. There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's RC 50722 by Michael Castleman and others read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Presents research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease, as well as how to reduce the risks. Also deals extensively with the caretaker's role, the medicine and support systems that are available, and how to select and pay for residential care. 1999. Timeless Healing: The Power and Biology of Belief RC 50143 by Herbert Benson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes The author of Beyond the Relaxation Response (RC 22254) describes how self-care can be combined with pharmaceuticals, surgery, and other procedures to help the healing process. Self-care methods include a belief in "something good," the placebo effect of "remembered wellness," and religious convictions that enhance the relaxation response. 1996. The Trembling Mountain: A Personal Account of Kuru, Cannibals, and Mad Cow Disease RC 50650 by Robert Klitzman read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Recounts the author's experiences in Papua New Guinea in 1981 studying kuru, an illness caused by essentially the same infectious agent as mad-cow disease. Documents his encounters with the Stone Age Fore group that practices cannibalism. Discusses the difficulties and triumphs of conducting field work in epidemiology and medical anthropology. 1998. Understanding Parkinson's Disease RC 49300 by David L. Cram read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette A Parkinson's patient who is also a doctor describes the disease, its physical and emotional effects, and things the patient can do as a partner in his or her treatment. Topics include exercise, caregivers, medications, surgeries, and tips for easier daily living. 1999. Viruses, Plagues, and History RC 47020 by Michael B.A. Oldstone read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Chronicles the effects that the smallpox, measles, polio, and yellow fever viruses once had worldwide. Traces the history of newer viruses such as mad cow disease, Ebola, and HIV. Includes discussion of the social and political climates during epidemics, the major scientists who struggle to combat the diseases, and the principles of immunology. 1998. Your Life Is in Your Hands: The Path to Lasting Health and Happiness RC 48476 by Krishan Chopra read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes An Indian physician's guide to achieving a balance in life in order to increase physical and mental well-being. Offers advice on reducing stress through diet, exercise, and meditation. Explores the concept of karma and the power of prayer and self-discipline. Foreword by the author's son, philosopher Deepak Chopra. 1997. Multicultural After Long Silence: A Memoir RC 49198 by Helen Fremont read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The author describes her Catholic upbringing in the Midwest after the Second World War. When she and her sister uncover their Jewish roots, they reconstruct their mother's and aunt's Polish background and their family's fate. But their mother and aunt deny the memories of their past. 1999. Blessed by Thunder: Memoir of a Cuban Girlhood RC 50530 by Flor Fernandez Barrios read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes A woman's account of her childhood years during Castro's revolution. Describes harvesting crops at a work camp and witnessing her family's disillusionment with the changes under the new government. Also depicts the love and wisdom of the author's grandmothers and Afro-Cuban nanny, which sustained her after she left Cuba. 1999. A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey RC 49491 by Leila Ahmed read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes A perceptive Egyptian reflects on cultural, historic, and personal transitions affecting her self-identity. Describes her privileged childhood in Cairo, the Socialist changes imposed by Nasser, and the differences between men's and women's practices of Islam. Makes observations on her treatment in England and later in the United States. 1999. Bowman's Store: A Journey to Myself RC 47175 by Joseph Bruchac read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An autobiography detailing the author's earliest childhood memories through age twenty-eight, when his grandfather Bowman died in 1970. Bowman raised Bruchac without ever admitting his Abenaki heritage, yet in these reminiscences Bruchac traces the evidence of Native American customs in his grandfather's behavior. For senior high and older readers. 1997. By the Color of Our Skin: The Illusion of Integration and the Reality of Race RC 50382 by Leonard Steinhorn and Barbara Diggs-Brown read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Argues that integration between blacks and whites is a myth and not a reality, based on evaluating the ways Americans live, learn, work, and think. Notes that 70 percent of African American children attend predominantly black schools. Opines that the goal of incorporating all racial groups into society is unattainable. 1999. A Country of Strangers: Blacks and Whites in America RC 49062 by David K. Shipler read by Bob Moore 5 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Shipler examines attitudes toward race relations in America. Explores how blacks and whites view each other, how perceptions are shaped from birth, and how interpretations of others' behavior are often based on prior assumptions, even among unbiased individuals. Also considers multiracial families and religious minorities and their reactions to social stereotypes. 1997. Freedom's Child: The Life of a Confederate General's Black Daughter RC 48998 by Carrie Allen McCray read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Carrie Allen McCray tells of the extraordinary life of her mother, Mary Rice Hayes Allen, a civil rights leader who was born in 1875 to an ex-Confederate general and a former slave, Malinda Rice. The general was subsequently ostracized by the community because he publicly acknowledged and educated his illegitimate children. 1998. The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White RC 50321 by Henry Wiencek read by John Hammock 4 cassettes Traces the lineage, legacy, and lives of both black and white members of the Hairston family from the American Revolution through the twentieth century. Recalls the importance of land ownership and inheritance in shaping attitudes toward marriage and kinship. Notes the acceptance between the two groups in the 1990s. 1999. In Search of the Racial Frontier: African Americans in the American West, 1528-1990 RC 48117 by Quintard Taylor read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Examines contributions of African Americans in the West from their arrival with the Spanish conquistadors to the civil rights era. Includes cowboys, buffalo soldiers, pioneers, and urbanites who lived in the nineteen states between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Explains how individuals and events shaped a distinct subculture. 1998. The Jew Store RC 49207 by Stella Suberman read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes The author's parents, Russian-Jewish immigrants, arrived in a small Tennessee town in 1920 to open a dry goods store. The Bronsons were the only Jews in town, but through the years established a close relationship with the locals despite anti-Semitism and racism. But what to do about bar mitzvahs and husbands? 1998. Out of Place: A Memoir RC 50068 by Edward W. Said read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Reminiscences of a Palestinian American's formative years-- from his birth in 1935 until 1962, when he was completing his doctorate. Describes his youth as an exile and refugee, speaking Arabic at home and English at school. Said calls his memoir "an unofficial personal record of those tumultuous years in the Middle East." 1999. Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation RC 50503 by John Phillip Santos read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes A Mexican American writer from Texas examines his family heritage on both sides of the border. While exploring themes of home and identity, he recounts stories about various relatives--his grandparents and his madrina (godmother) among others. 1999. Project Girl RC 50336 by Janet McDonald read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American lawyer who now resides in France. McDonald was raised in a Brooklyn housing project but was accepted at Vassar. She recalls her problems fitting into a new culture and her early struggles with drugs, despair, poverty, and alienation. Strong language and some violence. 1999. The Scalpel and the Silver Bear RC 50241 by Lori Arviso Alvord and Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Raised on the reservation near Gallup, New Mexico, half- Navajo Alvord graduated from Dartmouth and then went to Stanford for her medical degree. She describes her career as the first Navajo woman surgeon and her belief that integrating tribal ways into orthodox Western medicine improves healing. 1999. A Season on the Reservation: My Sojourn with the White Mountain Apache RC 50198 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Inspired by General Colin Powell, ex-basketball star Abdul- Jabbar volunteers to assist in coaching a high school team on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. Over time he learns about the Native American culture and the problems facing many of the young people he encounters. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Tall Mexican: The Life of Hank Aguirre, All-Star Pitcher, Businessman, Humanitarian RC 49549 by Robert E. Copley read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers' all-star pitcher. Recalls Aguirre's childhood in a large Mexican American family in California and how, after his baseball career ended, he founded Mexican Industries in Detroit in order to help other Hispanics succeed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. To See and See Again: A Life in Iran and America RC 49409 by Tara Bahrampour read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Memoir of the daughter of an American mother and Iranian father. Describes her bicultural background and upbringing: moving to Iran at age three and having to readjust to America at eleven. Through her trips and family connections, she is able to examine living conditions and customs in Iran before and after the revolution. 1999. The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts RC 50624 by Maxine Hong Kingston read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes (Reissue) Girlhood recollections of a Chinese American in California, where her parents had settled and operated a laundry. Her mother's "talk-stories" filled the girl's head with mythic Chinese figures and traditions as she coped with daily life in America. Some strong language. National Book Critics Circle Award. 1976. Music Aaron Copland: The Life and Work of an Uncommon Man RC 49034 by Howard Pollack read by Gordon Gould 5 cassettes Biography of the twentieth-century American composer by a professor of music. Portrays a Jewish, discreetly homosexual New Yorker, whose popularity and fame grew in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, with his successful ballets, film scores, and symphonic works. Discusses his musical versatility and high standards of craftsmanship. 1999. American Aria: From Farm Boy to Opera Star RC 49388 by Sherrill Milnes read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Memoir of the famous Verdi baritone. Recalls his childhood on an Illinois dairy farm, his musical training, his career from regional opera companies to the Metropolitan Opera, and experiences with other great singers. Discusses his loss of voice in the 1980s and leaving the Met in the 1990s. 1998. American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock 'n' Roll Empire RC 48752 by John A. Jackson read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Chronicles the career of Dick Clark from a little-known radio disc jockey to the host of the national teen dance show American Bandstand. Explores Clark's nonstop pursuit of wealth, his escape from the 1959 payola scandal, and his business affairs after the popularity of the show decreased. 1997. Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian: The Life and Work of an American Composer, 1867-1944 RC 50332 by Adrienne Fried Block read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Biography of the first American woman to succeed as a composer of both art song and large-scale vocal and instrumental works. Discusses the early recognition of her talent and the personal freedom she finally enjoyed on tours as a concert pianist after her husband's death in 1910. 1998. Aretha: From These Roots RC 49374 by Aretha Franklin and David Ritz read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Hoping to set the record straight about her life, Franklin tells of her childhood, the noted performers she grew up around, the mistakes she made in business and in love, the honors she has received, and her recent enrollment in the Juilliard School of Music. 1999. Been There, Done That RC 49224 by Eddie Fisher read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Fisher recounts his rise to fame, beginning with his discovery at around age three that he could open his mouth and a beautiful sound would come out. He discusses his career, his marriages and affairs, the scandals, and his long-running battle with drug addiction. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Dialogues and Discoveries: James Levine; His Life and His Music RC 50498 by Robert C. Marsh read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Music critic Marsh presents a biography of the American conductor along with reports of conversations between them over a period of nearly twenty-five years. Levine expresses his opinions on composers, favorite pieces, live performances, and other musical topics. Contains a Levine discography from 1970 to 1998. 1998. Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage RC 51290 by James L. Dickerson read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Traces the singing careers of sisters Martie and Emily Erwin and cohort Natalie Maines from their early days in Dallas to the award-winning achievements of their country-western band. Discusses the group's original members and the later merchandising success of the Dixie Chicks. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Dreaming Out Loud: Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Wade Hayes, and the Changing Face of Nashville RC 47886 by Bruce Feiler read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes Traces the evolution of country music from the Grand Ole Opry to later methods of developing potential new stars. Highlights the careers of famous musicians Garth Brooks and Wynonna Judd. Discusses the business aspect of the music industry in Nashville. Some strong language. 1998. Electro Shock! Groundbreakers of Synth Music RC 50113 by Greg Rule read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes This survey of synthesizer music offers profiles of seventeen performers, compiled from Keyboard magazine, and discusses the electronic instruments used. Presents interviews with Nine Inch Nails, Mark Snow of the X-Files, and Depeche Mode, among others. Includes a listening guide. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Garth Brooks: The Road out of Santa Fe RC 48788 by Matt O'Meilia read by Don Emmick 1 cassette Former drummer in a band called Santa Fe describes the early career of the group's country western singer. O'Meilia recalls meeting Garth Brooks in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1986, appearing with him during the next year, and being impressed with the singer's determination to succeed even after a series of failures. Some strong language. 1997. Girl Singer: An Autobiography RC 49352 by Rosemary Clooney read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Seventyish Clooney discusses her singing career (which began in her teens with her sister), love affairs and famous friends, marriage and five children with philandering movie star Jos‚ Ferrer, and her 1968 pill-induced breakdown. The nineties brought both marriage to an old flame and a career comeback that included multiple Grammy nominations. 1999. A Good-Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry RC 50736 by Charles K. Wolfe read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes History of the country music radio station that founded the Grand Ole Opry following a well-received broadcast of old- time fiddle tunes in 1925. Recalls the show's early performers. Discusses social and cultural conditions that fueled its immense popularity and created a nationwide audience by the 1940s. 1999. Grown Up All Wrong: Seventy-five Great Rock and Pop Artists from Vaudeville to Techno RC 50337 by Robert Christgau read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Tours the realm of popular music--its different styles and well-known artists from the 1950s to 1997. These critical essays trace the evolution of pop, rock-and-roll, hip-hop, and other musical expressions, offering insights and discussing performers from the sophisticated Nat King Cole to the iconoclastic Beastie Boys. Some strong language. 1998. Jewel: Pieces of a Dream RC 49095 by Kristen Kemp read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Biography of songwriter-singer Jewel, who grew up in Alaska with no running water, electricity, or heat. Describes her early singing career, her struggles with dyslexia, and her parents' divorce. Jewel's determination to succeed led her to a famous boarding school for the arts and then to California. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Lone Star Swing: On the Trail of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys RC 48652 by Duncan McLean read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Describes how, after finding a scratchy LP recording of Texan Bob Wills in Edinburgh, Scotland, McLean was hooked. He recalls his statewide musical quest to track down the spirit of Texas swing, along with his Scotsman's reactions to catfish, chili, honky-tonks, tumbleweed, and the local language. Some strong language. 1997. Mozart: A Cultural Biography RC 49965 by Robert W. Gutman read by Dennis Rooney 8 cassettes in 2 containers Presents the Austrian composer's life and music within the political and social context of eighteenth-century Europe. Describes his early tours as a child prodigy and his evolution as a performer and composer. Analyzes Mozart's work and its reception by his contemporaries. 1999. Pop Goes Latin! RC 49901 by Nancy Krulik read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Traces the life of eleven Latino singers including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, and Christina Aguilera. Analyzes the changes in society and the music industry that led to acceptance of Spanish-language entertainers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording RC 51213 by Charles L. Granata read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Portrays Frank Sinatra as producer and perfectionist in the recording studio. Traces technological advances, including the shift from monaural to stereo sound, that affected his method. Features recollections of associated musicians and arrangers. Foreword by Phil Ramone and afterword by Nancy Sinatra. 1999. Shania Twain RC 49365 by Michael McCall read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette Biography of the Canadian country-pop singer-songwriter who, after an unspectacular 1993 debut album, gained widespread fame and awards with her second album, which was expensively produced by her now-husband Robert Lange. Details such controversies as the dismissal of her manager and Twain's initial claim of being Native American. 1999. Stephen Sondheim: A Life RC 48997 by Meryle Secrest read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Biography of the musical theater composer based on interviews with Sondheim, his family, friends, and coworkers. Interweaves facts about his personal background with information about his artistic career spanning more than forty years of Broadway shows. Discusses his experiences with Oscar Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and Harold Prince, among others. 1998. Suits Me: The Double Life of Billy Tipton RC 49817 by Diane Wood Middlebrook read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Describes the life and career of jazz musician Billy Tipton, who passed as a man during her entire career, fooling friends, numerous wives, and adopted sons. Born Dorothy in 1914, Tipton used her Billy identity from age nineteen until her death in 1989. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Tammy Wynette: A Daughter Recalls Her Mother's Tragic Life and Death RC 50734 by Jackie Daly read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes One of Tammy Wynette's four daughters recounts her mother's career in country-western music, her five marriages, her addictions, and her untimely and mysterious death. 2000. Wagner without Fear: Learning to Love--and Even Enjoy-- Opera's Most Demanding Genius RC 50021 by William Berger read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes After a summary of Richard Wagner's life, the author examines his mature operas. Provides a guide to performances of such works as The Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde, and Der Ring des Nibelungen. Concludes with commentary on Wagner's influence on everyday culture. 1998. Who Killed Classical Music? Maestros, Managers, and Corporate Politics RC 48168 by Norman Lebrecht read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Music columnist discusses the history of classical music's transformation from artistic performance to corrupt business. The author details stars' fees, financial conspiracies, and illegal and unpunished sexual practices backstage. 1996. Nature and the Environment Against the Tide: The Battle for America's Beaches RC 49167 by Cornelia Dean read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The New York Times science editor explores the history, science, and dire future of beach erosion, primarily on the east coast, where storms and hurricanes threaten (mostly private) property. Discusses the high cost and eventual failure of man-made barriers and suggests alternatives. 1999. Appointment at the Ends of the World: Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian RC 49831 by William B. Karesh read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Autobiography of a veterinarian for the Wildlife Conservation Society who travels throughout the world for the association and for other government agencies. He describes the animals he treats as well as the occupational hazards of disease, attack--both human and animal--and deadly predators. 1999. Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds RC 51124 by Joy Adamson read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette (Reissue) The wife of a Kenya game warden recounts the couple's unique relationship with the lioness Elsa. Recalls raising the orphaned cub for three years and ingeniously training her to fend for herself. Describes how Elsa recognized her human friends even after she returned to the wild. Reprinted with a new foreword in 2000. 1960. A Dark Place in the Jungle RC 50617 by Linda Spalding read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes A writer recounts her arduous expedition into the sweltering forests of Borneo in search of a reclusive primatologist who has devoted her life to protecting orphaned orangutans. Describes the forbidding beauty of the island, the colorful local society, and the despoilment of natural resources through poaching, deforestation, and misguided ecotourism. 1998. Earth Odyssey: Around the World in Search of Our Environmental Future RC 48309 by Mark Hertsgaard read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Analyzes the impacts of human behavior on Earth's ecosystems and the consequences of environmental degradation. Examines the effects of global warming, the disappearance of rain forests, unchecked population growth, and pollution. Interviews scientists, activists, business leaders, and politicians about the condition of the biosphere and implications for the future. 1998. The Enchanted Braid: Coming to Terms with Nature on the Coral Reef RC 50502 by Osha Gray Davidson read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Presents a natural history of coral reefs and explains their importance to the ecosystem. Surveys the conditions of major reefs and describes the complexity and diversity of marine life found there. Enumerates the threats posed by humanity to these fragile areas and advocates their preservation. 1998. Greenhouse: The Two-Hundred-Year Story of Global Warming RC 48918 by Gale E. Christianson read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Chronicles the scientific theories and development of global warming. Discusses entrepreneurs from the Industrial Revolution era whose inventions accelerated the process. Studies the causes and consequences of the greenhouse effect and summarizes the 1997 United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Kyoto. 1999. Mama Poc: An Ecologist's Account of the Extinction of a Species RC 49417 by Anne LaBastille read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes An American wildlife expert recounts her adventures in Guatemala as she documents the decline of the giant grebe, a flightless bird called poc in the Mayan language of the region. Although she makes valiant efforts to save the giant grebe population, natural disasters and pollution of the habitat take a steady toll. 1990. My Family and Other Animals RC 48465 by Gerald Durrell read by David Cutler 2 cassettes (Reissue) A naturalist recounts his adventures and those of his British family during the five years they lived on the island of Corfu. Age ten on arrival, Durrell enjoyed collecting insects and wildlife. He recalls his parents' and siblings' reactions to his escapades, and his to theirs. Some strong language. 1956. The Nearsighted Naturalist RC 49405 by Ann Haymond Zwinger read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes A nature writer depicts the flora and fauna of the wild in twenty-one essays spanning two decades of exploration. She describes Robinson Crusoe's island off the coast of Chile, the Snake River Canyon, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, and other natural wonders. 1998. The Trees in My Forest RC 48702 by Bernd Heinrich read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette In 1977 the author purchased 300 acres of recently cutover woodlands in Maine. His "biography" of that land shows how he went about restoring its ecological balance. As caretaker, owner, scientist, and teacher, Heinrich muses on the relationships of the trees, plants, animals, and natural forces at work within the forest. 1997. Wickerby: An Urban Pastoral RC 48518 by Charles Siebert read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette A poet-writer reflects on what he, a city dweller, learned during a five-month stay in an isolated Canadian cabin called Wickerby. Ponders the human role in the context of nature while he describes scenes from his Brooklyn neighborhood and the cabin's bucolic setting. Offers insights from readings, contemplation, and reminiscences. 1998. Wild Fruits: Thoreau's Rediscovered Last Manuscript RC 50242 by Henry David Thoreau read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Botanical observations and reflections by the author of Walden (RC 15949). Describes the plants, fruits, and nuts of the New England woodlands that Thoreau was examining at the time of his death in 1862. Long unpublished because of editorial difficulties. 2000. Wind: How the Flow of Air Has Shaped Life, Myth, and the Land RC 49589 by Jan DeBlieu read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes The author incorporates science, history, myth, religion, and her own personal experiences in describing the effects the wind has had on the earth and on humankind. Describes global wind systems, the results of windblown insects and seeds, catastrophic storms, pollution, and the destruction of forests. 1998. The Occult The Camino: A Journey of the Spirit RC 50589 by Shirley MacLaine read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes MacLaine, approaching her sixtieth birthday, recounts her decision to make the approximately 500-mile journey alone along the Santiago de Compostela Camino in Spain, and the resulting spiritual experiences in which she struggles to understand who she is "in relation to others, to time, and to history." Bestseller 2000. Old Souls: The Scientific Evidence for Past Lives RC 50688 by Tom Shroder read by John Polk 2 cassettes A skeptical journalist's account of a scientist's extensive study of children born with unique knowledge, birthmarks, and other indicators that suggest reincarnation. Describes field trips to Lebanon and India where cases of supposed reincarnation were documented. Explores various theories for explaining these uncanny phenomena. 1999. The Other Side and Back: A Psychic's Guide to Our World and Beyond RC 48861 by Sylvia Browne read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Well-known psychic provides a "how-to" primer with simple pointers on applying her basic perceptions of life, death, and The Other Side to improve daily existence. Discusses angel and spirit guides, past lives, the mind-body connection to health, and confronting ten deep-seated fears. Makes predictions for the new millennium. Bestseller 1999. Philosophy African-American Philosophers: Seventeen Conversations RC 50597 edited by George Yancy read by Peter Jay Fernandez 3 cassettes Explores in conversational format the beliefs, identities, and ideologies of seventeen African American philosophers representing various legal, social, political, and moral schools of thought. Topics include existentialism, feminism, race, culture, religion, science, and ideas about the nature of existence. Reflects on these thinkers' formative influences and significant contributions. 1998. The Examined Life: Readings from Western Philosophy from Plato to Kant RC 49741 edited by Stanley Rosen read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes Representative texts by major philosophers grouped into six categories: social and political thought, religion, art and culture, metaphysics, epistemology, and science. Each section is prefaced with an introduction to the topic. Includes excerpts from works by Aristotle, Hobbes, Augustine, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Hegel, Wittgenstein, Descartes, Kuhn, and Ayala, among others. 2000. The Genteel Tradition: Nine Essays RC 49700 by George Santayana read by David Elias 2 cassettes Essays by a Spanish-born philosopher on the culture of his adopted homeland, the United States. Santayana coins the term "genteel tradition" to describe a divided American mentality--progressive in practical affairs but conservative in religion, literature, and "the higher things of the mind." 1967. Kant's Life and Thought RC 49818 by Ernst Cassirer read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Twentieth-century philosopher Cassirer portrays the life of Immanuel Kant and discusses his influence on Western thought over two centuries. Provides an interpretation of Kant's writings on the nature of knowledge. Explores his ideas about the role of experience, a priori understandings, and linguistic categories in human comprehension of the universe. 1981. The Leviathan RC 48622 by Thomas Hobbes read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes An English philosopher discusses the idea of absolute government that is embedded in a contract between the citizens and a sovereign authority. Examines human passion and its effect on reason and the need to restrain emotions. Originally written in 1651. 1988. Plato's The Republic RC 50843 by Plato read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes (Reissue) Classic dialogues between Socrates and his friends concerning justice in man and the state, the Platonic theory of ideas, and concepts of nature, poetry, and philosophy. 1980. The Second Treatise on Civil Government RC 50100 by John Locke read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette In this essay renowned Enlightenment philosopher John Locke explores the origins and nature of civil society and political power. Discusses concepts of property, slavery, war, and conquest. Asserts the right of citizens to dissolve a tyrannical government. 1986. Poetry Americans' Favorite Poems: The Favorite Poem Project Anthology RC 50000 edited by Robert Pinsky and Maggie Dietz read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Two hundred poems selected by Americans as their favorites in response to an appeal from poet laureate Pinsky to mark the bicentennial of the Library of Congress. Each work is preceded by comments on why it was chosen. Writers represented include Anna Akhmatova, John Ashbery, Andrew Marvell, Pablo Neruda, W.B. Yeats, and others. 2000. Beowulf RC 49742 by Seamus Heaney read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Nobel laureate Heaney presents a bilingual edition of the tenth-century Anglo-Saxon epic, which includes the original poem in Old English along with his new modern English verse translation. The poem chronicles the feats of Scandinavian warrior Beowulf, who battles with monsters and brings wisdom to leadership. Whitbread Award. Bestseller 2000. Blizzard of One: Poems RC 50109 by Mark Strand read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette A collection of twenty poems about the delights of life in everyday experience. The title, taken from "A Piece of the Storm," focuses attention on a solitary snowflake that enters a room. Includes an elegy for the Russian-born poet, "In Memory of Joseph Brodsky." Pulitzer Prize. 1998. Carnival Evening: New and Selected Poems, 1968-1998 RC 49588 by Linda Pastan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette A collection of short poems that probe the experiences, thoughts, and feelings of everyday life. The title poem is a deft work on the theme of Henri Rousseau's painting by that name. 1998. The Collected Poems of John Ciardi RC 49171 by John Ciardi read by Fred Major 3 cassettes A selection of 450 poems from twenty books published between 1940 and 1993, representative of the author's life work. Opens with pieces from Homeward to America when Ciardi was twenty-four, and closes with poems from three books published posthumously. 1997. Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse RC 49534 by Aleksandr Pushkin read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Recounts a tale of unrequited love by the romantic young Tatiana for the disillusioned Russian aristocrat Eugene. Years later it is Eugene who beseeches Tatiana for love, but she remains dutiful to her marriage vows. Basis for Tchaikovsky's opera. Translated by Vladimir Nabokov from the original 1833 publication by Pushkin. 1964. Haiku: This Other World RC 50234 by Richard A. Wright read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Collection of Richard Wright's eight hundred seventeen short poems composed in the late 1950s. In his snail haiku, he depicts mankind's relationship with nature and observes the unity and harmony among things. In "Lines of Winter Rain," the author explains that beauty can be savored. 1998. How to Read a Poem: And Fall in Love with Poetry RC 48477 by Edward Hirsch read by Timothy Lynch 3 cassettes A poet explores the nature of poetry by quoting and explaining a broad range of international poems written across many centuries. He advocates participatory poetics and encourages the reader to engage full attention and wrestle with interpretation. Contains a glossary and a reading list of works cited. 1999. Kahlil Gibran, Man and Poet: A New Biography RC 50020 by Suheil Bushrui and Joe Jenkins read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Biography of the poet, artist, and mystic. Describes his relatively short life--he was born in a Lebanese village in 1883 and died in New York in 1931. Discusses his writings and artistic temperament. Analyzes his fame in the Arab- speaking world and his popularity in the West. 1998. The Last Avant-Garde: The Making of the New York School of Poets RC 50415 by David Lehman read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Combines cultural history, biography, and literary analysis. Profiles four major poets: John Ashbery, Kenneth Koch, Frank O'Hara, and James Schuyler. Depicts their friendships and interaction in New York City in the 1950s and early 1960s. Examines their reinvention of poetry and collaboration with other artists. 1998. The Little Space: Poems Selected and New, 1968-1998 RC 49649 by Alicia Suskin Ostriker read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Ninety poems that trace the author's personal and artistic development over thirty years of writing. Delving into such subjects as childhood, family, religion, and politics, she depicts elements of the human experience with unflinching candor. Some strong language. 1998. Lives of the Poets RC 49963 by Michael Schmidt read by George Holmes 9 cassettes in 2 containers A history of English-language poetry from the 1300s to 1998, with emphasis on the twentieth century. Encompasses writers from the British Isles, the Caribbean, Australia, India, and North America, discussing their lives and works and the poets' influences on one another over time. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. Night Errands: How Poets Use Dreams RC 50661 edited by Roderick Townley read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Twenty-six poets reflect on the "generative relationship" between dreams and poetry. Most quote complete works or fragments of poems in their essays. Writers include Laurel Blossom, Edward Hirsch, David Ignatow, Maxine Kumin, Denise Levertov, Paul Mariani, Joyce Carol Oates, and Richard Wilbur, among others. 1998. The Sonnets RC 50129 by William Shakespeare read by Fred Major 1 cassette The complete collection of 154 sonnets attributed to Shakespeare, without commentary. Sonnets 1 to 126 are addressed to a beloved friend--a young man--while Sonnets 127 to 152 are to a lady of dark beauty, and the last two poems are adaptations of a Greek epigram. 1609. The Space between Our Footsteps: Poems and Paintings from the Middle East RC 50238 selected by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Anthology of more than one hundred twentieth-century poems from twenty countries, some written in English and many translated into free verse. Subjects include affection for children and family, patriotic feelings, and grief over exile. Contains brief biographical notes on the contributors. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. This Time: New and Selected Poems RC 49884 by Gerald Stern read by Fred Major 1 cassette In the tradition of Walt Whitman, a poet describes his impressions formed during lengthy perambulations. In "Here I Am Walking" he meditates as he strolls along New Jersey beaches, taking only simple fare, savoring the seashore, and musing on his past life and lost dreams. 1998. What Have You Lost? Poems RC 50773 selected by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Selections from 140 contemporary poets expressing their thoughts and observations in free verse on the theme of loss--of objects, people, places, or concepts. Many of the poems are first-time publications. Biographical notes on the contributors are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Yeats Reader: A Portable Compendium of Poetry, Drama, and Prose RC 49120 by William Butler Yeats read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Although Yeats is known mainly for his poetry, his other writings, which were frequently derived from events in his personal life, were "often a substantial achievement on (their) own terms." Includes major poems written between 1889 and 1939, eight plays, and a selection of autobiographical and critical writings. 1997. Psychology and Self-Help After the Death of a Child: Living with Loss through the Years RC 48488 by Ann K. Finkbeiner read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes The author, whose son died at eighteen, describes stages of grief that follow the loss of a child. Based on interviews with bereaved parents contacted through a national self-help organization, Compassionate Friends, she presents anecdotal evidence for her conclusion that no one ever completely lets go of the loved one. 1996. Autism: Understanding the Disorder RC 49730 by Gary B. Mesibov and others read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Traces the history of defining autism from the 1940s psychological perception to the 1990s understanding of it as a neurobiological condition. Synthesizes what is known in 1997 about "the nature, causes, underlying mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of autism." 1997. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III: More Stories of Life, Love, and Learning RC 50351 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II (RC 47252), the authors present additional stories and anecdotes written by teenagers. The inspirational themes include relationships, friends and family, and overcoming obstacles. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Coping with Teen Suicide RC 50643 by James M. Murphy read by Carol Dines 1 cassette A psychiatrist and minister offers a teen suicide-prevention guide for teenagers, parents, and teachers. The author explains some of the causes and consequences, and suggests ways of dealing with problems such as stress, depression, and "mistaken thinking." For senior high and older readers. 1999. Death and Dying: Opposing Viewpoints RC 49583 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Examines a range of perspectives and opinions on topics related to the end of life. Presents opposing outlooks on such issues as physician-assisted suicide, near-death experiences, and grief. Challenges readers to confront and understand conflicting points of view. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times RC 51201 by Richard Carlson read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes This companion to Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (RC 45257) and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. Double Down: Reflections on Gambling and Loss RC 50040 by Frederick Barthelme and Steven Barthelme read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes The author of Bob the Gambler (RC 46676) joins his brother, also a professor and writer, to describe how they became addicted to gambling. They recall cheerfully losing their inheritance and more, only to be falsely accused of cheating and arrested. Some strong language. 1999. Everything You Need to Know When Someone You Know Has Been Killed RC 49164 by Jay Schleifer read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Discusses death, especially the violent death of a young person, and the process of grieving. Offers suggestions on how to mourn as well as how to help others handle their emotions. For senior high readers. 1998. Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness RC 48469 by Joanne Lynn and Joan Harrold read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Physicians offer practical advice to caretakers and patients on planning both medical and emotional responses to cases of severe illness. Topics include coping techniques, family matters, sudden death, mourning and grieving, and enduring losses. Suggests steps that help prepare for the future and lists organizations that can provide information and assistance. 1999. The Healing Circle: Authors Writing of Recovery RC 50192 edited by Patricia Foster and Mary Swander read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Explores strategies of recovery for people with chronic illnesses or long-term injuries from accidents. The writers, including such literary artists as Jane Smiley, Dennis Covington, and Andrew Sullivan, discuss disability and recovery in the context of personal experience. Examines the notion that healing through imagination is an act of courage. 1998. How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery RC 49030 by Lawrence LeShan read by Candy Shannon 1 cassette (Reissue) Explains why people meditate and what the exercise does psychologically and physiologically. Describes basic types of meditation and provides specific exercises and programs. 1974. The Interpretation of Dreams RC 50005 by Sigmund Freud read by Clifford Carpenter 4 cassettes Joyce Crick's new translation of Freud's first edition of his classic work written in 1899. Introductory material describes how Freud incorporated autobiography into his theoretical writing. Provides glimpses of daily life in late-nineteenth-century Vienna. Companion to James Strachey's earlier translation, On Dreams (RC 9451). 1999. Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide: Or Even Starts Talking about It RC 49770 by Earl A. Grollman and Max Malikow read by Candy Shannon 1 cassette Grief counselors present a thorough discussion of suicide specifically for teenagers. Examines survivors' feelings and how to cope with those reactions, why people commit suicide and how to help someone suicidal, religious issues, and popular misconceptions. Lists additional resources. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Mourning Handbook: The Most Comprehensive Resource Offering Practical and Compassionate Advice on Coping with All Aspects of Death and Dying RC 49619 by Helen Fitzgerald read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes A certified death educator, who was widowed young, discusses various aspects of grief and mourning, including preparing for loss, dealing with funeral arrangements, understanding how certain complications or variables (such as sudden death or suicide) will affect grief, and creating a life without the loved one. 1994. Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide RC 49382 by Kay Redfield Jamison read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Examines the cultural history of suicide, biological and psychological factors, and effects on survivors. Focuses on victims younger than forty. Includes case studies, literary quotations, and insights from the author's personal experience. Proposes ways in which society could address this increasingly prevalent problem. 1999. Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys RC 50309 by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Case studies support this discussion of the price boys pay in a culture with rigid ideals of manhood. The authors identify what youngsters need to achieve emotional integrity, and they conclude with seven points for transforming the ways boys are nurtured to better protect their emotional lives. Bestseller 1999. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem RC 49897 by Nathaniel Branden read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes In this companion to How to Raise Your Self-Esteem (RC 26281), the author discusses six action-based principles for improving one's sense of self-worth. Discusses self-esteem in relation to school, parenting, work, and culture. Includes anecdotes and practical exercises for increasing self-knowledge and bolstering psychological health. 1994. Straight Talk about Teenage Suicide RC 48666 by Bernard Frankel and Rachel Kranz read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Explores the "rising epidemic" of teenage suicide from social, family, and personal perspectives. Discusses circumstances and motives that incline young people to consider ending their lives. Offers advice for getting help. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Suicide: Tragic Choice RC 50486 by Karen Zeinert read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Surveys the issue of suicide, including its history, causes, and psychology. Includes information about the right-to-die debate, assisted suicide, and survivors of the deceased. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Take Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach's Seven-Step Program for Creating the Life You Want RC 50519 by Cheryl Richardson read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A personal coach describes how to eliminate energy drains and replace them with things that fuel you in the areas of relationships, surroundings, body, mind, spirit, work, and money. The author uses clients' stories to illustrate points and provides lists of resources. Bestseller 1998. Ten Things I Wish I'd Known--Before I Went into the Real World RC 50263 by Maria Shriver read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Expands on a commencement speech given by the author. She discusses lessons she's learned since college on work, money, family, and humor. Describes life as an award-winning television journalist, author of a bestselling children's book, wife of a movie star, niece of a president, and mother of four children. Bestseller 2000. The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart RC 49779 by Julia Cameron read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes A step-by-step guide to a journey of spiritual healing and discovery of the creative potential, or "spiritual DNA," that resides in every person. Describes practical tools such as writing, singing, mask-making, and walking meditation to uncover deep-seated strengths and abilities. Companion to The Artist's Way (RC 41149). 1996. Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life RC 49513 by Spencer Johnson read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Dr. Johnson, coauthor of The One Minute Manager (RC 18672), presents a parable about two mice and two tiny people searching through a maze for cheese. Their behaviors illustrate how different personality types react to change. The author explains why we all should embrace having our cheese moved. Bestseller 1998. Winning People Over: Fourteen Days to Power and Confidence RC 49895 by Burton Kaplan read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Tips from a business communications consultant on such topics as taking control of interpersonal relationships on and off the job, making a lasting impression, generating enough energy to reach goals, dressing correctly, and getting rid of self-defeating habits. Includes two weeks of daily assignments to "reinvent yourself." 1996. Religion The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity RC 48040 by Richard Fletcher read by Nanette Savard 5 cassettes History of Christianity from its inception in the Mediterranean world of the Roman Empire to its spread across Europe. Explains how it carried Roman and Mediterranean customs and values to northwestern Europe. Asserts the ensuing merger of Christian and "barbarian" concepts founded a new civilization. 1997. Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess RC 50473 by Phyllis Curott read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Explores the concept, history, and contemporary practice of witchcraft, or Wicca, through a personal encounter with "goddess spirituality"--an ancient belief system that seeks to enhance life through divine empowerment. Chronicles the author's ascent to high priestess; asserts that world harmony is the overriding goal. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. The Catholic Vision RC 51210 by Edward D. O'Connor read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes A Roman Catholic priest and Notre Dame theology professor discusses the mysteries of God, Jesus Christ, and the Church. Outlines defining features, teachings, and practices of his religion. Asserts that Catholic doctrine is coherent, intelligible, reasonable, and socially relevant. Disputes the notion of a conflict between faith and reason. 1992. Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit RC 50391 by Jack Canfield and others read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Stories designed to deepen faith and nourish the soul, about people who have chosen hope over despair, offered a helping hand to someone in need, or put their faith in God against all odds. Includes tales of love, divine intervention, acts of kindness, the power of belief, and overcoming obstacles. Bestseller 2000. Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years RC 49163 by David L. Edwards read by Janis Gray 7 cassettes in 2 containers An account of Christianity's development from an obscure sect to a major world religion over two millennia. Explores the origins of the faith, the evolution of its various traditions, its different expressions in regional cultures, and its standing in the postmodern age. 1997. Contemporary Paganism: Listening People, Speaking Earth RC 49215 by Graham Harvey read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Examines Paganism as a religion that celebrates the natural world. Covers the origins and history of various practices, including druidism, witchcraft, heathenism, and shamanism among others. Identifies seasonal festivals and central themes between them and their relationships with mainstream religions. 1997. Dancing in the Water of Life: Seeking Peace in the Hermitage; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 5, 1963- 1965 RC 49273 by Thomas Merton read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes In these diaries the monk and author chronicles the years during which he struggled to reconcile his life of contemplation with his interest in the reform movements of the church and society. As Merton pondered the "absurdity" of worldly concerns, he continued to enjoy "dancing in the water of life." 1997. Desire of the Everlasting Hills: The World before and after Jesus; Hinges of History, Volume 3 RC 50633 by Thomas Cahill read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Examines "the phenomenon of Jesus" and assesses his impact through history and at the end of the second millennium. Analyzes accounts of his life, teachings, and followers. Confronts the question of whether Christianity has benefited the world. Sequel to The Gifts of the Jews (RC 46335). 1999. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom RC 50851 by Miguel Ruiz read by Jim Johnston 1 cassette These four agreements, or steps, are based on the wisdom of the Toltec, a pre-Colombian society that embraced the spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors. Ruiz asserts that these four beliefs can guide one in developing a code of conduct that leads to personal freedom. Bestseller 1997. God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church RC 50001 by Caroline Fraser read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Fraser, a former Christian Scientist, offers a history of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Following a biographical account of founder Mary Baker Eddy, whose doctrine states that "man is a perfect manifestation of a perfect God," Fraser traces the church's development from a small, peculiar sect to a politically powerful religion, now in decline. 1999. Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII RC 49241 by John Cornwell read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Catholic journalist argues that Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII, bears personal responsibility for the massacre of millions of Jews because of his public failure to condemn Hitler's actions. Cornwell describes how he gained access to archival papers in the Vatican and other European countries, expecting to vindicate the canonization of Pius XII. Bestseller 1999. Learning to Love: Exploring Solitude and Freedom; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 6, 1966-1967 RC 49274 by Thomas Merton read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes During 1966 and 1967, Merton moves from a period of monastic routine to an intense love affair with a student nurse, then back to the quiet life of contemplation. He discusses his emergence from the experience with a deeper understanding of love and a renewed commitment to his religious vocation. 1997. The Life of Thomas More RC 49033 by Peter Ackroyd read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Portrait of the renowned jurist, writer, and Catholic saint who was executed for refusing to acknowledge the spiritual authority of King Henry VIII. Depicts More's London childhood, his religious and intellectual formation, his ascendant political career, his political fall from grace, and his martyrdom. 1998. Papal Sin: Structures of Deceit RC 50273 by Garry Wills read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes A Pulitzer Prize-winning author--for Lincoln at Gettysburg (RC 35368)--and practicing Catholic indicts the Church's hierarchy for the papal sin of deception. Calls for internal reform regarding teachings on birth control and abortion, priests' celibacy, and the ordainment of women. Challenges the Vatican's attitude toward the Holocaust. Bestseller 2000. Powerful Prayers RC 49165 by Larry King read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Probes politicians, preachers, artists, doctors, patients, businessmen, athletes, and soldiers about prayer and their relationships with God. Includes discussions with ex-U.S. presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, Senator John McCain, and former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Presents their concepts of the human spirit and expressions of faith and hope. 1998. Sacred Roads: Adventures from the Pilgrimage Trail RC 50428 by Nicholas Shrady read by Jim Leary 2 cassettes A "pilgrim's progress is both an interior journey, a spiritual exercise, and a physical journey toward an actual site imbued with a divine character." Shrady describes the six routes he traveled in such countries as Bosnia, India, and the Holy Land that took him to sites encompassing Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. 1999. Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes RC 47645 by Eamon Duffy read by Don Feldheim 5 cassettes Overview of the papacy from Saint Peter to Pope John Paul II. Traces the evolution of the institution, its influence in history, and the political and spiritual power of the office. Includes a glossary and chronological list of popes. 1997. Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple RC 48730 by Deborah Layton read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes The author recalls how as a young woman in 1978, she was living with her mother, brother, and hundreds of other American followers of the reverend Jim Jones in Guyana. She describes their wretched lifestyle and her decision to escape, just months before Jonestown residents were ordered to commit mass suicide. Some strong language. 1998. Shabbat Shalom: Recipes and Menus for the Sabbath RC 51031 by Susan R. Friedland read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Following a brief discussion of the Sabbath, Friedland offers more than 175 traditional and contemporary recipes for celebrating the three Sabbath meals. Includes challah, appetizers, soups, meats, kugels, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Also features sample menus. 1999. To Begin Again: The Journey toward Comfort, Strength, and Faith in Difficult Times RC 48561 by Naomi Levy read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Rabbi offers suggestions on how to regain one's faith after a crisis. Uses examples from her congregation to illustrate how prayers and meditation can sustain one through trouble. Explains the importance of rituals and means of getting started on a new life. 1998. Turbulent Souls: A Catholic Son's Return to His Jewish Family RC 49878 by Stephen J. Dubner read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Shortly after World War II, a rising ballerina and an alienated soldier convert from Judaism to Catholicism and marry. Years later their son, the youngest of eight children, feels a yearning for the lost faith of his forebears and begins a harrowing journey to recover his Jewish heritage. 1998. Turning toward the World: The Pivotal Years; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 4, 1960-1963 RC 49272 by Thomas Merton read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes In these diaries the monk and author recounts his years at a forest hermitage. He reflects on his growing concern with peace and civil rights issues and the proper role of the church in addressing them. The material reveals the development of the social activist that Merton would remain until his death in 1968. 1996. Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II RC 49018 by George Weigel read by Ken Kliban 10 cassettes in 2 containers Traces John Paul II's childhood, early priesthood, and election to the papacy at the age of fifty-eight. Discusses the contradictory assessments of the pontiff as man and priest. This unauthorized account, written with the pope's cooperation, culminates twenty years of studying and writing about him. 1999. World Religions: An Introduction for Students RC 48693 by Jeaneane Fowler and others read by Margaret Strom 5 cassettes Five British professors outline the tenets, rites, and traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, emphasizing the view that these religions are relevant to life in the late twentieth century. Summarizes basic information to enable believers and nonbelievers to engage in conversation about the spiritual realm. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Science and Technology Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold RC 50177 by Tom Shachtman read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Historical survey of Western scientists' efforts to control cold. Discusses Boyle's experiments in the seventeenth century, the invention of the sealed glass thermometer, the work of Fahrenheit and Celsius, the discovery of refrigeration, twentieth-century research on attaining absolute zero, and related topics of superconductivity and superfluidity. 1999. Almost Everyone's Guide to Science: The Universe, Life, and Everything RC 49321 by John Gribbin read by Gillian Green 2 cassettes An overview of modern science that explains our understanding of the universe. Encompasses atoms, chemistry, evolution, and the solar system, among other topics. Discusses how all of the sciences fit together and can be comprehensible to the average person. 1999. The Baltimore Case: A Trial of Politics, Science, and Character RC 47928 by Daniel J. Kevles read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Examines a case involving scientific accountability, government funding of research, and the civil rights of scientists. Explains the origins of an accusation of fraud against DNA researcher Thereza Imanishi-Kari; the defense of her integrity by her co-author, Nobel Prize-winner David Baltimore; and their persecution in the 1980s and restitution in the 1990s. 1998. The Bonehunters' Revenge: Dinosaurs, Greed, and the Greatest Scientific Feud of the Gilded Age RC 50723 by David Rains Wallace read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Account of the historical feud between two nineteenth- century American paleontologists--Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. After the Civil War both men amassed large collections of dinosaur bones discovered in the West, but their intense rivalry led to muckraking and scandal rather than scientific cooperation. 1999. Calendar: Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year RC 48474 by David Ewing Duncan read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Traces humanity's struggle to create a workable calendar from the earliest Stone Age markings to twentieth-century atomic clock accuracy. Discusses the concepts of time, numbers, and fixing dates in various world civilizations, with emphasis on European developments. 1998. Captured by Aliens: The Search for Life and Truth in a Very Large Universe RC 50820 by Joel Achenbach read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A reporter and National Public Radio commentator delves into the question of belief in extraterrestrial life. Drawing on interviews with NASA scientists, a Heaven's Gate survivor, UFO conventioneers, Roswell enthusiasts, X-Files stars, and the late Carl Sagan, Achenbach tests claims of encounters with aliens against the scientific evidence. 1999. Carl Sagan's Universe RC 47883 edited by Yervant Terzian and Elizabeth Bilson read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Twenty-four symposium papers to honor Carl Sagan's work on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday in October 1994 at Cornell University. Four major topics are presented: planetary exploration; life in the cosmos; science education; and science, environment, and public policy. 1997. Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier RC 49536 by Tom Clancy read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes History of the men and machines that comprise naval aviation. Describes the design and capabilities of aircraft carriers, as well as the role they play in international policy. Follows activities of the crew aboard the USS George Washington as they complete exercises in the Persian Gulf. 1999. The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary Queen of Scots to Quantum Cryptography RC 49955 by Simon Singh read by Dennis Rooney 3 cassettes Charts the history of ciphers and the ongoing battle between codemakers and codebreakers, which has spurred corresponding technological development. Relates tales of political intrigue and historical turning points in which codes played a role. Also discusses the continuing importance of encryption in the digital world. 1999. Dancing Naked in the Mind Field RC 50458 by Kary Mullis read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Reminiscences of the maverick Nobel laureate who invented the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a procedure that revolutionized research on genetic material. Recounts his precocious youth, his involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, and his encounter with aliens. Refutes some widely held theories, including global warming. Some strong language. 1998. Endless Frontier: Vannevar Bush, Engineer of the American Century RC 49430 by G. Pascal Zachary read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes Biography of the World War II engineer who coordinated American technology for military enterprise and initiated the atomic age. Describes his career, concentrating on the war years when he advised President Roosevelt on scientific and technological matters and organized the Manhattan Project. 1997. Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything RC 50472 by James Gleick read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Examination of why people always seem to be in such a rush, and a look at the technology that has put us in this position. In brief chapters, Gleick explores such topics as the "close" button on an elevator, the television remote- control, the computer, the cell phone, and multitasking. 1999. Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Ni¤o and the Fate of Civilizations RC 49950 by Brian Fagan read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Investigates the connection between deadly weather phenomena and anthropology. Discusses the historical impact of methods used by various ancient civilizations to adapt to stressful climatic changes. Describes monsoons in India; famines in ancient Egypt; droughts in the American Southwest, which destroyed the Anasazi; and "El Ni¤o," which has serious effects worldwide. 1999. Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love RC 48871 by Dava Sobel read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Reappraisal of the famous scientist based on 124 surviving letters from his oldest daughter, Sister Maria Celeste. Discusses how her loving devotion sustained her father during his persecution for stating that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Reveals details of daily life in Italy in the early 1600s. Bestseller 1999. Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in Twenty-Three Chapters RC 50310 by Matt Ridley read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes As the mapping of the sixty to eighty thousand genes in the human genome comes to a close, the author examines an interesting gene on each of the twenty-three chromosomes. Discusses genes' roles in such things as intelligence, memory, and personality, and explains mutations that cause Huntington's chorea and other diseases. 1999. Glass: From the First Mirror to Fiber Optics, the Story of the Substance That Changed the World RC 50653 by William S. Ellis read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Explores the history of glass, its technology and manufacture, and its creative use as an art form. Traces the origins of glass from Mesopotamia to Murano, Italy, and into the modern age. Discusses how the scientific development of the material's versatile properties has expanded its uses. 1998. Great Feuds in Science: Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever RC 49011 by Hal Hellman read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes Recounts ten major disputes that roiled the world of intellectual research since the seventeenth century. Discusses Galileo's censure by the Catholic Church for his theories of astronomy, the furor over Darwin's proposals concerning evolution, and other historic quarrels about the nature of the universe. 1998. Greenhouse: The Two-Hundred-Year Story of Global Warming RC 48918 by Gale E. Christianson read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Chronicles the scientific theories and development of global warming. Discusses entrepreneurs from the Industrial Revolution era whose inventions accelerated the process. Studies the causes and consequences of the greenhouse effect and summarizes the 1997 United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Kyoto. 1999. The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain, Language, and Human Culture RC 48322 by Frank R. Wilson read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes A neurologist examines the human hand's role in the evolution of the species and in the development of the brain. Discusses the hand's versatility and influence on cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and psychological abilities. Interviews musicians, puppeteers, and surgeons for insights on how hands influence learning and career choices. 1998. High-Tech Harvest: A Look at Genetically Engineered Foods RC 49433 by Elizabeth L. Marshall read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Explores the realm of genetically engineered foods and the social, environmental, economic, and ethical issues associated with the technology. Describes the process of gene transfers in both plants and animals. Discusses opposition viewpoints and the prospects for alleviating world hunger with this new type of food. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Huxley: From Devil's Disciple to Evolution's High Priest RC 48637 by Adrian Desmond read by Gary Telles 7 cassettes in 2 containers Biography of the nineteenth-century scientist who coined the term "agnostic" and stirred the working class with the theory of evolution. Thomas Huxley supported Charles Darwin in his struggles in the 1860s and shocked Victorian society with his scandalous views. Discusses the social milieu of the time and the increasing importance of scientists. 1997. Immortality: How Science Is Extending Your Life Span--and Changing the World RC 49383 by Ben Bova read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes On the strength of evidence from biological research, the author asserts "that human immortality is no longer a fantasy or a dream but may be achievable within this generation." Explains the scientific basis for this claim and discusses the social implications of extending life expectancy. 1998. The Invention That Changed the World: How a Small Group of Radar Pioneers Won the Second World War and Launched a Technological Revolution RC 47888 by Robert Buderi read by Dennis Rooney 5 cassettes Traces the development of radar technology, its use as a weapon in World War II, and its extensive peacetime applications. Recounts the secretive development of microwave radar early in the war and describes its critical value in the Battle of Britain, at Midway, and in other important conflicts. 1996. Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays on Natural History RC 48483 by Stephen Jay Gould read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Essays by a paleontologist from Natural History magazine. Discusses scientists of the past and their (often erroneous) theories about the earth. Includes Leonardo da Vinci's writings on how marine fossils ended up on mountaintops. The Diet of Worms refers, not to a culinary treat, but to the court that banned Martin Luther's work in 1521. 1998. Life in the Treetops: Adventures of a Woman in Field Biology RC 49268 by Margaret D. Lowman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A doctor of herbivory in rain-forest canopies describes the projects she has worked on and the unusual methods used to access the treetops, such as suspension walkways and inflatable canopy sleds. She also discusses being a woman in science and the effect her career has had on her personal life. 1999. The Lighthouse Stevensons: The Extraordinary Story of the Building of the Scottish Lighthouses by the Ancestors of Robert Louis Stevenson RC 50634 by Bella Bathurst read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Portrayal of the family of writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Recalls the ingenuity and perseverance of four generations of engineers who designed and built most of Scotland's lighthouses. Fighting harsh weather, politicians, and scavengers known as "wreckers," the Stevensons redefined the treacherous, jagged coastline. 1999. Measuring the Universe: Our Historic Quest to Chart the Horizons of Space and Time RC 49733 by Kitty Ferguson read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes An account of scientific discoveries used to calculate astronomical distances, dating from ancient times to the space age. Chronicles Eratosthenes' ingenious derivation of Earth's circumference more than 2,200 years ago and such recent milestones as the 1998 designation of supernovas some seven billion light-years away. 1999. Natural History: A Selection RC 49728 by Pliny the Elder read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes An encyclopedic overview of Roman scientific understanding during the first century A.D. By the author's estimate, this work presents some two hundred thousand facts about astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, medicine, art, and architecture. Discussions are enlivened with anecdotes and personal commentary. 1991. The Patent Files: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Invention RC 49329 by David Lindsay read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes An introduction to the world of inventors and their intriguing and often quirky creations. This collection of fifty articles covers pheromone deodorant, space elevators, a greenhouse helmet, Doppler radar, a toilet-seat lock, and many other products of human ingenuity. 1999. Peace and War: Reminiscences of a Life on the Frontiers of Science RC 49378 by Robert Serber read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Memoir of a key member of the Manhattan Project scientific team, who assembled the bombs that were dropped on Japan in 1945. Recounts the development and testing of the atomic bomb, its use and effects on the Japanese population, and the postwar controversy that surrounded this revolutionary weapon of war. 1998. Physics in the Twentieth Century RC 51220 by Curt Suplee read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and order, and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in the creation of new technology. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind RC 49732 by Hans Moravec read by Dennis Rooney 2 cassettes A leader in robotics research surveys the state of the art and then mixes predictions with suggested actions. Estimates that by 2040 there will be fourth-generation universal robots with the general competence of human beings and the capability of designing their own successors. 1999. Star Trek on the Brain: Alien Minds, Human Minds RC 50105 by Robert Sekuler and Randolph Blake read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Uses segments from the TV and movie series to explain brain functions and psychological phenomena. Examines nonhuman life forms and their cultural customs as a means of studying human beings from a different perspective. Contains a glossary of main characters and a list of Star Trek episodes. 1998. The Substance of Civilization: Materials and Human History from the Stone Age to the Age of Silicon RC 49991 by Stephen L. Sass read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Chronicles the role of physical substances in the evolution of human civilization, asserting that "materials not only affect the destinies of nations but define the periods within which they rise and fall." Traces developments from the military use of iron during biblical times to the reliance on silicon in the information age. 1998. Time, Love, Memory: A Great Biologist and His Quest for the Origins of Behavior RC 50356 by Jonathan Weiner read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Biography of biologist Seymour Benzer, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized the study of genetics. Experimenting on fruit flies at the California Institute of Technology, Benzer and his students developed ideas about the relation between genes and behavior that had far-reaching implications for ethical and social thought as well as biology. 1999. The Yard: Building a Destroyer at the Bath Iron Works RC 50423 by Michael S. Sanders read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Portrait of Maine's Bath Iron Works, a venerable shipbuilding firm that has produced hundreds of vessels since it was founded in 1884. Chronicles the four-year process of constructing the destroyer USS Donald Cook. Describes the planning and craftsmanship needed to assemble a warship in the late 1990s. 1999. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea RC 49949 by Charles Seife read by Dennis Rooney 2 cassettes The history of the concept of the number zero--from its birth in the East to its eventual acceptance in the West. Recounts the battles among scholars and mystics, scientists and clergymen. Discusses zero's impact on science, mathematics, and religion, and comments on zero's counterpart, infinity. 2000. Social Sciences America the Wise: The Longevity Revolution and the True Wealth of Nations RC 50134 by Theodore Roszak read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes A historian's optimistic outlook on the social and economic consequences of the aging of the baby-boom generation. Expresses the hope that a healthier, wealthier, better educated, and politically influential older population can help build a more humane society. Exhorts seniors to become agents of positive change. 1998. Apocalypse Pretty Soon: Travels in End-Time America RC 50663 by Alex Heard read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes A ten-year survey of millennialists and utopians who anticipate a coming apocalypse, "a period of dramatic upheaval and change that will lead to a new and improved tomorrow." Using published sources and personal interviews, the author describes UFO cultists, Earth Change zealots, life-extensionists, New Agers, and other radical believers. 1999. The Assault on Parenthood: How Our Culture Undermines the Family RC 50126 by Dana Mack read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes After interviewing parents across the country, the author asserts that millions of them believe the crisis of youth could be solved if government and social institutions allowed families to provide children the needed love, time, protection, and authoritative guidance. Included are seven pro-family proposals. 1997. Before His Time: The Untold Story of Harry T. Moore-- America's First Civil Rights Martyr RC 50596 by Ben Green read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Traces the life of Harry T. Moore as a Florida schoolteacher, NAACP coordinator, Progressive Voter's League executive secretary, and educator of African Americans concerning their constitutional rights. Recalls his murder in 1951 when a bomb was planted in his home. Violence. 1999. Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism RC 49986 by Katherine Ketcham and William F. Asbury read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Using scientific research, the authors make the case that alcoholism is a medical disease resulting from abnormalities in brain chemistry. Explains how to diagnose the condition and proposes that treatment programs include psychological and spiritual elements. Investigates fallacies promoted by the liquor industry. Foreword by former Senator George McGovern. 2000. Building a Bridge to the Eighteenth Century: How the Past Can Improve Our Future RC 49447 by Neil Postman read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Posits that society should look back to the Enlightenment to guide us into the twenty-first century, in part because the ideals that led to the modern age were created during that era. Discusses children, education, technology, and progress, and calls for a return to tradition. 1999. Celebration, U.S.A.: Living in Disney's Brave New Town RC 50494 by Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Portrays the authors' experiences after moving their family to the Florida town created by the Walt Disney Company. Celebration was built on the five cornerstones of education, wellness, technology, the sense of place, and community; its first residents arrived in 1996. Assesses its successes and failures, including problems in construction and schooling. 1999. Comrades: Brothers, Fathers, Heroes, Sons, Pals RC 48827 by Stephen E. Ambrose read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Historian investigates male friendships; includes ties between members of his own family. Discusses famous relationships between Lewis and Clark, General Eisenhower and General Patton, Crazy Horse and He Dog, and others. Also studies interactions and sentiments among veterans from one company of soldiers. Bestseller 1999. An Empire Wilderness: Travels into America's Future RC 50369 by Robert D. Kaplan read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Author who wrote Balkan Ghosts (RC 37464) describes his travels across western North America and envisions a scenario for the future based on his experience. He foresees a fragmented society in which the "haves" and "have-nots" are separated by access to technology and class differences override national boundaries. Some strong language. 1998. Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter RC 49829 by James S. Hirsch read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes In 1966, boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was arrested for the murder of three white men in Paterson, New Jersey. Hirsch recounts Carter's rage over his imprisonment, his refusal to conform to prison rules, and his relentless efforts to prove his innocence. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors RC 50695 by Susan Sontag read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Two previously published works about perceptions of disease. In the first, from 1978, an American intellectual discusses punitive or sentimental fantasies "concocted" about being seriously ill--especially suffering from cancer. The second, a sequel produced in 1989, deals specifically with social attitudes toward AIDS. 1989. The Imprisoned Guest: Samuel Howe and Laura Bridgman, the Original Deaf-Blind Girl RC 51840 by Elisabeth Gitter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The life of Laura Bridgman, deaf and blind from age two, who became one of the most famous women of the mid-nineteenth century. Explores her education with Samuel Howe at Boston's Perkins Institution for the Blind. Views her achievements in the context of American social, cultural, and intellectual history. 2001. Mighty like a River: The Black Church and Social Reform RC 50405 by Andrew Billingsley read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Account of the socially and politically active role of churches in the black community. Asserts that these churches have been a major force in advancing equality and justice for African Americans. Evaluates their effectiveness in relation to family issues, youth development, the elderly, and health care. 1999. Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility: The Authoritative Manual for Every Civilized Household, However Harried RC 49452 by Judith Martin read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Advice from an etiquette maven on everyday living and special circumstances such as entertaining, community living, and the necessity of having shared rules. Includes letters from her newspaper columns. 1999. No Go the Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling, and Making Mock RC 50024 by Marina Warner read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Examines art, folktales, and myths for themes of terror usually manifest in male figures such as bogeys, giants, ogres, and cannibals. Develops into "a cultural exploration of fear, its vehicles, and its ambiguous charge of pleasure and pain." Spans material dating from ancient Greece to modern Hollywood. 1998. Note Found in a Bottle: My Life as a Drinker RC 49446 by Susan Cheever read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Memoir of an alcoholic. Recounts the seductive allure in childhood of observing her parents' cocktail rituals. Drinking becomes such a fundamental part of her existence that she never connects it with her problems--at school, with men, or with her marriages. Then in 1991, she chooses sobriety. 1999. The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, Bad, and Completely Ridiculous in American Life RC 51053 by Bill O'Reilly read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes A running commentary on society by the Fox News Channel's broadcast journalist. Discusses a wide-range of topics, including class, race, money, politics, and sex, as well as interpersonal relationships and the ridiculousness of life. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Outlaw Machine: Harley-Davidson and the Search for the American Soul RC 50469 by Brock Yates read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes An editor of Car and Driver magazine examines the myth and reality behind Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with the company's first machine in 1903. Traces the evolution of bikers' clubs, their image in film, and their eventual revival. Also examines the competition from Japan that almost destroyed the company. Some strong language. 1999. Say Please, Say Thank You: The Respect We Owe One Another RC 49659 by Donald McCullough read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Responding to news articles about the lack of courtesy in the United States, a theological college president and professor offers suggestions on ways in which little acts of courtesy can create a more humane society. Topics include making polite requests, apologizing when necessary, paying your share, and showing respect for elders. 1998. A Shining Thread of Hope: The History of Black Women in America RC 50032 by Darlene Clark Hine and Kathleen Thompson read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes A chronology of diverse African American women's lives across the United States from colonial times to the late twentieth century. Uses first-person narratives, where available, to recall efforts to resist oppression, improve education, impart religious values, and assume leadership roles in the community and the nation. 1998. A Short History of Rudeness: Manners, Morals, and Misbehavior in Modern America RC 50725 by Mark Caldwell read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes An inquiry into the generally perceived deterioration of etiquette and civility in daily life. Discusses proper conduct for various situations including weddings, funerals, the workplace, and the Internet. Argues that manners evolve continuously and have been doing so for centuries. 1999. Symptoms of Culture RC 50780 by Marjorie Garber read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Essays identify and analyze cultural symbols that highlight anxieties of modern life in the United States. A Harvard University English professor argues that such practices as praying for God's favor at sports contests and quoting Shakespeare as arbiter of social truth serve to indicate basic beliefs about reality. Some discussion of sexuality. 1998. A Thread of Years RC 49399 by John Lukacs read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes Ordinary characters and a few notable historical figures appear in a series of vignettes portraying the decline in manners, especially in the United States; each chapter covers one year, from 1901 to 1969. A dialog following each scenario allows the author to debate his views with an alter ego. 1998. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference RC 50027 by Malcolm Gladwell read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A journalist proposes that fads are social epidemics in which little changes have big effects. He refers to the one dramatic moment during such a contagion, when everything can change all at once, as "the tipping point." Gladwell also analyzes trends to further explain his theory. Bestseller 2000. Sports and Recreation Babe: The Legend Comes to Life RC 49636 by Robert W. Creamer read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes (Reissue) An editor of Sports Illustrated documents the life of Babe Ruth from his early years in a Baltimore reform school to his later success in baseball. Discusses his private life of profligate drinking, eating, and carousing, as well as his legendary career. Some strong language. 1974. The Best American Sports Writing, 1998 RC 48316 edited by Bill Littlefield read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Twenty-six sports articles from American and Canadian magazines and newspapers. Linda Robertson writes about Richard Williams's grooming his daughters for tennis careers in "On Planet Venus." In "Late Boomer," Tom Boswell describes Brady Anderson, the Orioles center fielder. David Remnick covers boxer Mike Tyson in "Kid Dynamite Blows Up." Some strong language. 1998. The Best American Sports Writing, 1999 RC 50491 edited by Richard Ford read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Seventeen sports stories of the year highlighting different aspects of athletics including a female perspective on shooting hoops, the rivalry between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, Canadian junior league hockey, and Michael Jordan's last game. Includes writers David Halberstam, the late Shirley Povich, John McPhee, and David Mamet. 1999. The Best American Sports Writing of the Century RC 50162 edited by David Halberstam read by Bruce Huntey 6 cassettes A selection of more than fifty articles describing twentieth-century sporting events. Includes authors Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, Mike Royko, Ring Lardner, Jimmy Breslin, John Updike, and George Plimpton. Profiles athletes such as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Mohammad Ali, Joe DiMaggio, and Jackie Robinson. Some strong language. 1999. Cinderella Story: My Life in Golf RC 48858 by Bill Murray read by Len Mailloux 1 cassette While comic actor Murray humorously discusses his favorite pastime, golf, he digresses about childhood incidents. An enthusiastic participant in celebrity golf tournaments, Murray began his involvement with the sport with early experiences as a caddy. He also describes his role in the movie Caddyshack. Bestseller 1999. A Coach's Life RC 49993 by Dean Smith read by Jim Johnston 4 cassettes Memoir of the award-winning college basketball coach. The son of a Kansas high school coach, Dean Smith played basketball for the University of Kansas before beginning his coaching career, which included a record-breaking thirty- six-year stint as head coach at the University of North Carolina. 1999. The Complete Book of Fishing: Tackle, Techniques, Species, Bait RC 50161 by John Wilson and others read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Five expert fishermen present a guide to many aspects of their sport--types of tackle and bait, various techniques, popular species, and how to "read the water." Emphasizes English approaches but notes comparisons with North American waters. Includes tips on finding good spots. 1997. Confessions of a Baseball Purist: What's Right--and Wrong-- with Baseball, as Seen from the Best Seat in the House RC 48422 by Jon Miller read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Longtime Baltimore Orioles announcer and later ESPN broadcaster reminisces about his three decades in baseball. Discusses famous players including Cal Ripken and Reggie Jackson, the development of interleague play, the unions, the new breed of players, and the owners. 1998. Death and Money in the Afternoon: A History of the Spanish Bullfight RC 50715 by Adrian Shubert read by David Elias 2 cassettes Discusses bullfighting as a social institution within the framework of a broader society. Traces modern bullfighting from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, revealing changes in Spanish attitudes toward entrepreneurship and the bullfighters. Views the sport from the perspectives of business, politics, and gender. 1999. Explorer Leader Handbook RC 49836 by Boy Scouts of America read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Handbook for advisors and youth leaders of Explorer Scouts. Describes the role of an advisor to an Explorer post in setting up the post and training the youth leaders. Discusses the nature of Exploring and the responsibilities of officers, and tells how to plan and conduct a successful meeting. 1991. Explorers with Disabilities Program Helps RC 50084 by Boy Scouts of America read by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette Provides a variety of programs and activities for the scout leader in an effort to include young adults with disabilities in the Exploring program, which includes both men and women from ages fourteen through twenty. Companion to Scouting for the Physically Handicapped (RC 9429). 1994. Fair Ball: A Fan's Case for Baseball RC 50094 by Bob Costas read by James Leary 1 cassette Emmy Award-winning broadcaster outlines what he believes is wrong with baseball and offers some cures. Includes suggestions for a new contract in 2001 between owners and players, which includes revenue-sharing, salary basements and ceilings, modification of rules, and realignments of schedules. Bestseller 2000. A Flame of Pure Fire: Jack Dempsey and the Roaring Twenties RC 49905 by Roger Kahn read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes Biography of the former heavyweight champion of the world, whose name became synonymous with the Roaring Twenties and the advent of millionaire athletes. Traces his childhood, four marriages, and various careers. Kahn, a sportswriter, came to know Dempsey personally from patronizing his New York City restaurant. 1999. Fledgling Days RC 50425 by Emma Ford read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Memoir of an English childhood spent in the country, where the author adored animals and became interested in the training of birds of prey. Ford describes how she learned the ancient sport of falconry in Kent and, along with her husband, opened the British School of Falconry while still a teenager. 1996. The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It RC 48889 by Lawrence S. Ritter read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes (Reissue) The history of baseball in the early 1900s as recorded in first-person accounts by twenty-six major league players. Contains the complete text of the 1966 edition plus four later interviews. 1984. Godforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters RC 50690 by Derek Lundy read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Depicts the grueling and perilous 27,000-mile Vend‚e Globe solo sailing race, which circumnavigates Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. Narrates the 1996 contest through the eyes of the sixteen competitors as they endure fifty-foot waves and hurricane-force winds in the world's most hostile seas. 1998. Hockey Now! RC 50607 by Mike Leonetti read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Brief biographies of seventy top National Hockey League players, including goalies Patrick Roy and Grant Fuhr, forwards Eric Lindros and Mark Messier, and wingers Brett Hull and Jaromir Jagr among others. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. In the Ballpark: The Working Lives of Baseball People RC 49627 by George Gmelch and J.J. Weiner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Interviews with twenty-one people who work in baseball but are not big stars--food vendors, ushers, scouts, reporters, front-office personnel, and minor-league players and their managers. Jerry Collier, a bond trader during the day, describes his job selling beer at Camden Yards; Mark Letendre explains the role of a trainer. 1998. It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life RC 50265 by Lance Armstrong read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes The internationally recognized Texan cyclist relates how a diagnosis of testicular cancer at age twenty-five changed his priorities. Recounts the major events in his life, including the ordeals of his treatment, his comeback to win the 1999 Tour de France, and his joy in being a father. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Jock Doc's Body Repair Kit: The New Sports Medicine for Recovery and Increased Performance RC 49049 by Andrew Feldman read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Director of sports medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York provides instructions on self-diagnosing injuries, determining if medical care or self-treatment is called for, and performing self-treatments and exercises. 1999. Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life RC 50881 by Richard Ben Cramer read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Muckraking biography of sports legend Joe DiMaggio, who rose from his Sicilian working-class background in San Francisco to become an American icon. Explores his pivotal games and business decisions, his obsession--and fights--with Marilyn Monroe, his dubious mob acquaintances, his life after baseball, and his lonely death in Florida. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. A Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female Athlete RC 48895 by Jackie Joyner-Kersee read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Heptathlon champion recalls her poor childhood with a loving family in Illinois, her years playing basketball at UCLA, and her career in track and field that led to an Olympic medal in 1996. She describes overcoming numerous injuries and health problems. For senior high and older readers. 1997. King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero RC 48026 by David Remnick read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Remnick discusses the myth and reality surrounding Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay. The author portrays the 1960s, compares Ali with other boxers of his time, and shows how this rebel grew as a man through his search for a belief and a cause. An epilog discusses Ali's later life. 1998. Mankind, Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks RC 49315 by Mick Foley read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes The author, who wrestles under the names of Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Mankind, discusses his career and personal life. Describes his extensive injuries, including a partially amputated ear and blood shed on five continents. In 1998 Foley briefly held the World Wrestling Federation championship. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1999. My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life RC 50016 by Ted Williams read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes (Reissue) Autobiography of top-hitting baseball player Ted Williams, beginning with his childhood in San Diego and his first contract--at age seventeen--with the minor-league Padres in 1936 for $150 per month. Reminisces about his career with the Boston Red Sox, his military service, and his years as a manager. 1969. One River More RC 49055 by W.D. Wetherell read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes A celebration of rivers and fly-fishing. While extolling the sense of well-being that fishing in a beautiful setting often engenders, Wetherell sometimes digresses into other topics--memories of earlier trips, environmental protection, and his profession as a writer. Sequel to Upland Stream: ... (RC 49025). 1998. Payne Stewart RC 50516 by Tracey Stewart read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes The Australian wife of the late champion golfer Payne Stewart recalls his personal and professional life, including the tournaments he participated in as well as his belief in God. She tells of the faith that sustained their family following her husband's death in a 1999 air crash. Bestseller 2000. A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts RC 50039 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Guidebook for Girl Scouts fourteen years and older. Explains the organization and offers suggestions for community service projects. Includes advice on physical and emotional health, career choices, and skills for living. For senior high readers. 1995. Road Swing RC 50322 by Steve Rushin read by Jim Johnston 2 cassettes A writer from Sports Illustrated takes a year-long road trip across America, visiting halls of fame and stadiums while conversing with fans and athletes. Rushin's 23,000 miles of travel take him to Cooperstown, New York; Canton, Ohio; Iowa's Field of Dreams; and the hometowns of some famous heroes. Some strong language. 1998. The Rock Says...: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports- Entertainment RC 49518 by The Rock read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes The Rock's account of growing up as Dwayne Johnson in a family of wrestlers, playing pro-football, and becoming a champion wrestler. Discusses his childhood in Hawaii, his early sexual initiation, his entry into the World Wrestling Federation, and his friendship with Owen Hart. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Rockne of Notre Dame: The Making of a Football Legend RC 49690 by Ray Robinson read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Robinson briefly touches on Knute Rockne's childhood and playing years, then focuses on the Norwegian-born football coach's career at Notre Dame from 1918 to 1930. Describes Rockne as a "complicated, (and) enormously ambitious man," who was a master of player motivation. 1999. The Scoutmaster Handbook RC 50372 by Boy Scouts of America read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes This official guide for leaders of Boy Scout troops describes the qualifications and training required for the job as well as the methods, values, and aims of the organization. Explains leadership techniques, program features, awards, uniforms, finances, community service, and other elements of the Scouting program. 1998. A Season on the Reservation: My Sojourn with the White Mountain Apache RC 50198 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Inspired by General Colin Powell, ex-basketball star Abdul- Jabbar volunteers to assist in coaching a high school team on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. Over time he learns about the Native American culture and the problems facing many of the young people he encounters. For senior high and older readers. 2000. A Sense of Where You Are: A Profile of Bill Bradley at Princeton RC 49261 by John McPhee read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette (Reissue) This updated third edition of the 1965 biography and character study of the then-Princeton basketball player describes Bradley's family and school background in Missouri. Analyzes his playing technique and his decision regarding a professional basketball career or a Rhodes scholarship. Includes brief 1999 addenda about the politician. 1999. Sole Influence: Basketball, Corporate Greed, and the Corruption of America's Youth RC 50731 by Dan Wetzel and Don Yaeger read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Outspoken report on the questionable practices of sneaker companies Nike and adidas in their search for athletes to promote their products. Describes how, after basketball superstar Michael Jordan made millions for Nike, both companies began reaching out to schools, coaches, and young players, offering equipment and money in return for loyalty. 2000. A Sportsman's Life: How I Built Orvis by Mixing Business and Sport RC 50814 by Leigh Perkins read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes An entrepreneur recounts how he turned a foundering company into a thriving $100-million mail-order sporting outfitter. As an avid outdoorsman who delights in traveling the globe to field-test the hunting and fishing equipment he sells, the author wryly observes that "nobody has any reason to feel sorry for me." 1999. Summer of '98: When Homers Flew, Records Fell, and Baseball Reclaimed America RC 49844 by Mike Lupica read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Sportswriter and his three sons eagerly follow the amazing 1998 baseball season, which included the McGwire-Sosa home run duel, David Wells's perfect game, the end of Cal Ripken's streak, and the New York Yankees' World Series victory. 1999. The Tall Mexican: The Life of Hank Aguirre, All-Star Pitcher, Businessman, Humanitarian RC 49549 by Robert E. Copley read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers' all-star pitcher. Recalls Aguirre's childhood in a large Mexican American family in California and how, after his baseball career ended, he founded Mexican Industries in Detroit in order to help other Hispanics succeed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See RC 51505 by Erik Weihenmayer read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes In this adventure-packed memoir, the author recalls rebelling against becoming blind by age fifteen. Relates acquiring a passion for mountaineering and developing the character traits that enabled him to succeed. Covers his climbing exploits and his wedding on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Some strong language. 2001. Upland Stream: Notes on the Fishing Passion RC 49025 by W.D. Wetherell read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Reflections on the author's favorite sport, fly-fishing, and on the pleasures of the outdoors. Wetherell ventured beyond New England to try his luck in the rivers of Yellowstone Park during the forest fires of 1988 and to sample the fishing and hiking in Scotland. Sequel to Vermont River (RC 49024). 1991. Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook RC 49858 by Boy Scouts of America read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Qualifications and responsibilities for the adult leader of Boy Scouts ages fourteen through seventeen. Explains the program and planning objectives, discusses leadership and age-appropriate behavior, and provides a parent's guide to protecting offspring from child abuse. 1996. Vermont River RC 49024 by W.D. Wetherell read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) Novelist and short story writer describes his enjoyment of a beloved, unnamed Vermont river where he goes to fly-fish for trout. He relates his adventures, sometimes humorous, over the course of a year and contemplates the insights he gained beside the water. Prequel to Upland Stream: ... (RC 49025). 1984. When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi RC 49258 by David Maraniss read by Michael Scherer 5 cassettes The life and times of football giant Vince Lombardi are chronicled, including his humble beginnings in Brooklyn and his many years in school athletics, before he became head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 1959. Recalls his philosophy of winning and the influences on his life. Bestseller 1999. Where's Harry? Steve Stone Remembers His Years with Harry Caray RC 50813 by Steve Stone read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Wacky anecdotes about the late legendary baseball broadcaster Harry Caray by his partner and fellow announcer of fifteen years. Recalls Caray's life as the Chicago Cubs' biggest fan, who enjoyed life in the fast lane. Foreword by Bob Costas. 1999. Stage and Screen Andy Kaufman Revealed! Best Friend Tells All RC 50114 by Bob Zmuda read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Longtime friend and writer for the late comic (who is best known for his role on the sitcom Taxi) discusses the work they did together before Kaufman died of cancer at thirty- five in 1984. Zmuda is coexecutive producer for Man on the Moon, a movie about Kaufman. Strong language. 1999. Balancing Act: The Authorized Biography of Angela Lansbury RC 48837 by Martin Gottfried read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Gottfried describes how he talked with the actress, her family, and her colleagues, and learned of her belief in the importance of maintaining a balance between personal life and career. Looks at the actress's offstage accomplishments and her success in the movies, on Broadway, and on television. 1999. Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled RC 48566 by Lawrence J. Quirk read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Traces Bob Hope's life from his youth in England to his career as a vaudevillian, and his rise to fame as a Broadway musical celebrity, radio comedian, Hollywood star, and friend to American servicemen around the globe. Discusses his association with entertainment personalities, including Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, and Bing Crosby. 1998. Conjuring: Being a Definitive Account of the Venerable Arts of Sorcery, Prestidigitation, Wizardry, Deception, and Chicanery and of the Mountebanks and Scoundrels Who Have Perpetrated These Subterfuges on a Bewildered Public RC 49098 by James Randi read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes A professional magician discusses forms of magic. He also offers biographical sketches of Harry Houdini, Harry Blackstone, Joseph Dunninger, Doug Henning, David Copperfield, and Penn and Teller. 1992. Conversations with Wilder RC 49823 by Cameron Crowe read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Crowe, himself a movie director, recounts the interviews he conducted with Billy Wilder over a period of more than a year, when Wilder was already in his nineties. Topics include movie stars, screenwriting, set designs, studios, behind-the-scenes stories, and films of the late twentieth century. Bestseller 1999. Cybill Disobedience: How I Survived Beauty Pageants, Elvis, Sex, Bruce Willis, Lies, Marriage, Motherhood, Hollywood, and the Irrepressible Urge to Say What I Think RC 50450 by Cybill Shepherd read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Actress recalls her professional life as a model and performer, as well as her family life, including marriages and affairs. After over thirty years in the movie business, Cybill celebrates having survived her way. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Farewell: A Memoir of a Texas Childhood RC 49782 by Horton Foote read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes The prize-winning writer of drama and screenplays reminisces about his family experiences in Wharton, a small Texas town. Describes his parents' circumstances at the time of his birth in 1916 and continues until he leaves home at age seventeen to attend the Pasadena Playhouse in California. 1999. Gene Kelly: A Life of Dance and Dreams RC 50466 by Alvin Yudkoff read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Chronicles the personal life and career of Gene Kelly, beginning with his childhood as part of a family dance troupe in Pittsburgh. Follows his move to Broadway in the 1930s, his first marriage, and his transition to work in films in Hollywood, where he became a sought-after choreographer, actor, and director. 1999. Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland RC 49967 by Gerald Clarke read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Examines the life of performer Judy Garland, tracing her family roots, marriages, lovers, and children until her death at age forty-seven. Describes various people who influenced the star, including her mother, who gave Judy amphetamines at age four, and the unsavory Hollywood characters of her later years. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Last Mogul: Lew Wasserman, MCA, and the Hidden History of Hollywood RC 50190 by Dennis McDougal read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes Biography of one of Hollywood's most powerful moguls who joined the industry at the beginning of talking films and could singlehandedly make or break a career. Wasserman was also a confidant to other powerful people--politicians and businessmen as well as Mafia bosses--as the head of Universal Studios. Some strong language. 1998. Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God!, and a Few Other Funny Things RC 48520 by Larry Gelbart read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The writer for such programs as M*A*S*H and for comedians Sid Caesar and Bob Hope provides an account of his life and his career that is "part memoir, part primer, part sampler." Discusses his work in radio and television, in movies, and in the theater. 1998. The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography RC 50313 by Sidney Poitier read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes The first African American actor to win an Oscar recalls his idyllic childhood in the Bahamas, his move to Florida at age fifteen, his early struggles to establish an acting career, and his later successes. Poitier reflects on the family values, ethics, and integrity that sustain him. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Monty Python Speaks! John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin (and a Few of Their Friends and Collaborators) Recount an Amazing--and Silly--Thirty- Year Spree in Television and Film--in Their Own Words, Squire! RC 49984 by David Morgan read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Thirty years after the comedy group was formed, its members look back on their collaborations. Strong language. 1999. My Movie Business: A Memoir RC 49602 by John Irving read by Fred Major 1 cassette The author describes making a movie of his novel The Cider House Rules (RC 21531), which centers on an orphanage doctor and his orphan apprentice. Irving laments the painful process of modifying the book's plot to make it movie length. He also discusses his physician-grandfather, who inspired the book. 1999. The Operator: David Geffen Builds, Buys, and Sells the New Hollywood RC 49945 by Tom King read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes Discusses the show business mogul's career, which began in the William Morris mail room and grew to include pivotal roles in the record industry, Broadway, and the movies. Also examines the billionaire's personal life, including a 1970s relationship with Cher and the public announcement of his homosexuality in 1992. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Play Goes On: A Memoir RC 49177 by Neil Simon read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Begins where Rewrites: A Memoir (RC 43297) concluded in the days following his wife Joan's funeral in 1973. Covers the playwright's subsequent marriages to Marsha Mason and Diane Lander, and his relationships with his daughters. Discusses Simon's award-winning plays and books of this period. Bestseller 1999. Preston Sturges RC 49610 by Preston Sturges read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Because Sturges had once said he hoped his autobiography would discourage anyone else from writing about his life, his widow completed his manuscript to recount his early travels to and from Europe, his time among New York's "beau monde," and his days as writer and director in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. 1990. Raised on Radio: In Quest of The Lone Ranger, Jack Benny, Amos 'n' Andy, The Shadow, Mary Noble, The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bill Stern, Our Miss Brooks, Henry Aldrich, The Quiz Kids, Mr. First Nighter, Fred Allen, Vic and Sade, The Cisco Kid, Jack Armstrong, Arthur Godfrey, Bob and Ray, the Barbour Family, Henry Morgan, Joe Friday, and Other Lost Heroes from Radio's Heyday RC 48481 by Gerald Nachman read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes The author discusses the golden age of radio from the 1920s to the 1950s, when it was "America's national indoor pastime." 1998. Sophia Loren: A Biography RC 47901 by Warren G. Harris read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Biography of the Italian movie star. Born illegitimate in 1934, Sophia struggled to survive the hardships of World War II. With her mother orchestrating her career, she left school at fourteen to become a model. Traces her involvement with her future husband, Carlo Ponti, and the highlights of her film career. Includes a list of her films. Some strong language. 1998. Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography RC 49706 by Victoria Price read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Biography of Renaissance man Vincent Price by his daughter. Traces the family history, Price's childhood in St. Louis, his time at Yale University, and his career in theater and later Hollywood. Discusses his "greylisting" during the McCarthy period and his passion for art, as well as his children and multiple marriages. 1999. The Way We Lived Then: Recollections of a Well-Known Name Dropper RC 49283 by Dominick Dunne read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Memoirs and anecdotes from the twenty-four years Dunne lived in Hollywood hobnobbing with actors, producers, and directors until he succumbed to drugs and alcohol. Bestseller 1999. Where Did I Go Right? You're No One in Hollywood Unless Someone Wants You Dead RC 50312 by Bernie Brillstein read by Terence Aselford 3 cassettes Brillstein reflects on his career as Hollywood agent, television and movie producer, studio head, and personal manager to John Belushi, Jim Henson, and other show-business successes. Discusses business relationships that went sour and client friendships that were cut short by untimely deaths. Strong language. Bestseller 1999. Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade RC 50163 by William Goldman read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Screenwriter Goldman continues his revelations about Hollywood moviemaking begun in Adventures in the Screen Trade (RC 21633). Critically analyzes films and discusses the pros and cons of the screenwriter's life. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star RC 48096 by William J. Mann read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Biography of the silent-screen star who was the number one box office draw in 1930. Focuses on the decade of Haines's stardom. Emphasizes his personal lifestyle--living with his male companion Jimmie Shields for fifty years--as a courageous and honest feat in the era before the gay movement. 1998. Travel Access in London: A Guide for People Who Have Problems Getting Around RC 49247 by Gordon Couch and others read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Presents detailed information about travel, accommodations, tourist attractions, and leisure activities in London and the nearby area for people with mobility problems. Includes suggestions for those with impaired hearing or eyesight. Contains a section on English pubs and toilet facilities. 1996. Almost an Island: Travels in Baja California RC 50635 by Bruce Berger read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes A writer depicts the beautiful and unique world of the Mexican peninsula known as Baja California, characterizing its terrain as an "eight-hundred-mile dead end." Describes its natural and cultural history, its contemporary society, and the environmental threats posed by land development and technological advancement. Chronicles his thirty-year love affair with the region. 1998. Cairo: The City Victorious RC 48700 by Max Rodenbeck read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes A correspondent for the Economist and longtime resident of Cairo presents the city's history, inhabitants, and social life, mingled with personal observations. Discusses Cairo's geographic importance, the prevailing influence of Islam, and the pull of Western materialism. Portrays past elegance in contrast to twentieth-century problems. 1998. Fodor's Europe, 2000 RC 49953 read by Robert Blumenfeld 16 cassettes Practical guide to travel and tourism in eastern and western Europe. Contains information on planning a trip, including transportation to and within the continent. Provides specific recommendations concerning lodging, meals, and tourist attractions in each destination. 1999. The Golden Age of Travel, 1880-1939 RC 50683 by Alexis Gregory read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Examines the era of glamorous travel. Depicts the wealthy and privileged elite who sailed on luxury ocean liners, traversed continents in private railroad cars, and cruised on personal yachts while vacationing in exotic spots, staying in palatial hotels, and dining from extensive menus. 1998. Green Hills of Africa RC 49481 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Account of an African big-game-hunting expedition in 1933 that included Hemingway and his wife, Pauline. Describes their adventures on the Serengeti Plain near Mount Kilimanjaro. 1935. I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America after Twenty Years Away RC 49051 by Bill Bryson read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes After some twenty years in England, Bryson and his family move to New Hampshire, where he records his impressions and opinions as a returning American. He explains good-humoredly some of the cultural clashes between British and American attitudes toward daily occurrences and routines. 1999. In a Sunburned Country RC 50276 by Bill Bryson read by John Stratton 3 cassettes The author of A Walk in the Woods (RC 46519) now chronicles his exploration of Australia. This good-humored traveler relates his outback adventures with anecdotes about the history and local inhabitants. Describes the harsh terrain and hostile wildlife, including crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and attacking seashells. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains RC 48842 by Isabella L. Bird read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes An intrepid traveler's account of her sojourn in Colorado in 1873, as she was returning to England from Hawaii. Journeying alone, without a gun, Miss Bird describes the American West, mining towns, isolated cabins, and the people she encountered--especially the desperado "Mountain Jim" Nugent. Originally published in 1879. 1960. Lone Star Swing: On the Trail of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys RC 48652 by Duncan McLean read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Describes how, after finding a scratchy LP recording of Texan Bob Wills in Edinburgh, Scotland, McLean was hooked. He recalls his statewide musical quest to track down the spirit of Texas swing, along with his Scotsman's reactions to catfish, chili, honky-tonks, tumbleweed, and the local language. Some strong language. 1997. One Year Off: Leaving It All Behind for a Round-the-World Journey with Our Children RC 50779 by David Elliot Cohen read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Travelog of a forty-year-old suburbanite who sold his house and possessions, closed his thriving business, and set out in 1996 with his wife, three children, and a baby sitter on a thirteen-month, sixteen-country trip. This is a compilation of the lengthy descriptive e-mails he sent to friends while on the road. 1999. River-Horse: The Logbook of a Boat across America RC 49478 by William Least Heat-Moon read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes In April 1995 William Least Heat-Moon embarked on a 5,288- mile journey across America aboard his twenty-two-foot boat, Nikawa, accompanied by copilots, whom he names Pilotis. Heat-Moon describes his adventures along waterways from New York City to Astoria, Oregon. Companion to Blue Highways (RC 18700). Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Sacred Roads: Adventures from the Pilgrimage Trail RC 50428 by Nicholas Shrady read by Jim Leary 2 cassettes A "pilgrim's progress is both an interior journey, a spiritual exercise, and a physical journey toward an actual site imbued with a divine character." Shrady describes the six routes he traveled in such countries as Bosnia, India, and the Holy Land that took him to sites encompassing Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. 1999. The Search for the North West Passage RC 50536 by Ann Savours read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Chronicles four centuries of expeditions seeking a sea route west from the Atlantic through the Canadian Arctic archipelago to reach China. Excerpts from diaries and letters recount the hardships and courage of these intrepid explorers, including John Barrow, Edward Parry, John Ross, John Franklin, and others. 1999. The Seasons of Rome: A Journal RC 49488 by Paul Hofmann read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A former New York Times bureau chief who lived in Rome off and on for over five decades portrays events of one year in the mid-1990s. Vignettes depict city residents' nonchalant attitude toward the pope, the erratic mail service, the growing number of young pensioners, and a local opera company. 1997. Seductive Journey: American Tourists in France from Jefferson to the Jazz Age RC 49797 by Harvey Levenstein read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Examines the changes in the types of American travelers and their motives for touring France during the first 150 years of U.S. history. Initially an experience reserved for the wealthy, tourism becomes increasingly open to the middle class as cultural interests are gradually supplanted by recreational travel. 1998. The Shadow of Kilimanjaro: On Foot across East Africa RC 50611 by Rick Ridgeway read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Recalls encounters with wild animals and the reflections engendered while on a hiking trek from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, crossing Tsavo national park, and ending at the Indian Ocean. Ponders man's relationship with African animals as hunter and conservationist, and considers future possibilities. 1998. Shadows in the Sun: Travels to Landscapes of Spirit and Desire RC 50662 by Wade Davis read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Anthropologist and ethnobotanist Davis describes the pleasures of living among indigenous peoples who preserve their traditional ways. He meets the Penan in the forests of Borneo, the Vodoun acolytes in Haiti, and wandering holy men in the Sahara among others who demonstrate different approaches to interacting with the Earth. 1998. A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush RC 50235 by Eric Newby read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes The wry account of an Englishman who leaves the London fashion industry for the adventure of hiking into Nuristan, a remote corner of Afghanistan. Accompanied by a Foreign Service friend, he takes a four-day beginner's course in mountain climbing in Wales before departing on their expedition. 1958. Siberian Dawn: A Journey across the New Russia RC 50417 by Jeffrey Tayler read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes An American recounts his adventures and pays tribute to the people he met in 1993 as he traveled 8,325 miles across the Russian Far East through Siberia, the Urals, and Ukraine to Warsaw, Poland. Offers glimpses of the often bleak existence of residents of remote and rarely visited areas. Describes popular disillusionment in the post-Soviet era. 1999. A Stranger in the Village: Two Centuries of African American Travel Writing RC 50560 edited by Farah J. Griffin and Cheryl J. Fish read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes A collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century travel writings by African American writers who have journeyed abroad in search of opportunity, insight, pleasure, and adventure. Includes excerpts from nurse Mary Seacole's Crimean War memoir and W.E.B. DuBois's reflections on Ghana. With contributions by Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, June Jordan, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Ntozake Shange. 1998. Throwim Way Leg: Tree-Kangaroos, Possums, and Penis Gourds-- On the Track of Unknown Mammals in Wildest New Guinea RC 48739 by Tim Flannery read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes An Australian research scientist recounts his biological fieldwork in remote areas of New Guinea. Describes his adventures among uncontacted peoples (previously cannibals), traveling in uncharted territory, discovering the world's largest rat, naming four kinds of tree-kangaroos, encountering animals thought to be extinct, and finding fossilized bones of unknown marsupial giants. 1998. A Tramp Abroad RC 49345 by Mark Twain read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Mark Twain constructs a tour through Germany, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Integrates humor, autobiography, and history to entertain. 1880. Waiting for Fidel RC 48658 by Christopher Hunt read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes An American writer recounts his visit to Cuba, where capricious inquiries about the aging Fidel Castro lead him on an unlikely course through the island. His examination of the nation's state of affairs is a depiction of decay, hunger, prostitution, and overcrowded conditions. Yet his reflections show the generosity of the people. 1998. Wonders of the African World RC 50022 by Henry Louis Gates read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes A Harvard professor's travels on the African continent, exploring ideas about archaeology, ancient civilizations, history, and cultural identity. Discusses the heritage of Nubia, Ethiopia, and Timbuktu and the impact of Swahili as a unifying factor in East Africa. Concludes his travelog in South Africa and Zimbabwe. 1999. The World, the World RC 48464 by Norman Lewis read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Memoirs of a British travel writer emphasizing places visited and people encountered. His peripatetic lifestyle and five-decade search for unspoiled locales include trips to a remote Guatemalan coffee farm, a Welsh island fort, Havana (where he meets Hemingway), and Goa. 1996. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values RC 49089 by Robert M. Pirsig read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Recounts a man's cross-country motorcycle trip with his eleven-year-old son and his philosophic digressions on sanity and on living an authentic life. This 1999 twenty- fifth anniversary edition contains a new introduction by the author and his afterword to the tenth edition. 1974. U.S. History America's Library: The Story of the Library of Congress, 1800-2000 RC 50345 by James Conaway read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes A history of this cultural institution--often considered the world's greatest library--and the thirteen Librarians of Congress who guided its development. Discusses its transformation from modest legislative resource to the vast national library of the United States. Describes some of the variety found in its diverse collection of over 115 million items. 2000. The American President RC 49738 by Philip B. Kunhardt and others read by Rick Foucheux 4 cassettes Companion to a PBS television series; a survey of U.S. presidents using a thematic, rather than chronological, approach. In ten chapters, the chief executives are grouped by campaign style, challenges faced, or other circumstances that shaped their public image. Different historical periods are represented in each category. 1999. The Americans: The Democratic Experience RC 49285 by Daniel J. Boorstin read by Robert Sams 7 cassettes in 2 containers In this sequel to The Americans: The National Experience (RC 47247), historian Boorstin covers American history since the Civil War. He discusses how Americans found a new way of holding together through "countless little-noticed revolutions" that created "communities of consumers" touching countrymen everywhere and every day in their new democratic world. 1973. Battling Demon Rum: The Struggle for a Dry America, 1800- 1933 RC 49906 by Thomas R. Pegram read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Traces the history of the temperance movement in America from colonial days to the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Probes the relationship between politics and the anti-liquor movement. Analyzes the power of the Anti-Saloon League and causes of the eventual failure of the Eighteenth Amendment. 1998. Before the Storm: American Indians before the Europeans RC 49390 by Allison Lassieur read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Based on archaeologic and ethnographic evidence, an account of the people living in North America prior to 1492. Presented by geographic area, describes what is known about the lives of the inhabitants, including their villages, foods, and societies. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Boys of '98: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders RC 49578 by Dale L. Walker read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An account of the four-month campaign waged by the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in Cuba during the summer of 1898. The high-spirited troops' ebullient commander, Teddy Roosevelt, extolled his "Rough Riders" in the press. Their victory at San Juan Hill cleared the way for Roosevelt's later political career. 1998. Charles Kuralt's American Moments RC 47457 by Charles Kuralt read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette A collection of the Emmy-award-winning broadcaster's last work--all short pieces chronicling Kuralt's travels throughout America. Includes a preface by Peter Freundlich and a foreword by Charles Osgood. 1998. Coming Apart: An Informal History of America in the 1960s RC 49903 by William L. O'Neill read by Barry Bernson 4 cassettes (Reissue) A journalistic survey dealing with foreign relations, domestic politics, and the counterculture in the early 1960s. Though the emphasis is on political rather than cultural history, sports and pop entertainment are included. 1971. Day of Deceit: The Truth about FDR and Pearl Harbor RC 50665 by Robert B. Stinnett read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes The author contends that the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was effectively orchestrated by the U.S. government in order to justify entering World War II. Cites archival material to support the conspiracy theory that President Franklin D. Roosevelt deliberately provoked the Japanese into military action. 2000. Dream's End: Two Iowa Brothers in the Civil War RC 50648 by Orr Kelly and Mary Davies Kelly read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes A genealogist and her historian husband chronicle the military service of two teenage brothers--his great uncles-- in the Civil War. Traces their Union regiments' battle histories, depicting the valor and arduous existence of the common soldier, the horrific conditions in hospitals and POW camps, and the often incompetent leadership. Violence. 1998. 1898: The Birth of the American Century RC 49644 by David Traxel read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A narrative on the pivotal year of 1898 in United States history, during which the country changed from a rural, isolated society into a major world player. Discusses the Spanish-American War as well as union uprisings, racial conflict, advances in technology and advertising, and the last Native American battle. 1998. Eisenhower RC 49646 by Geoffrey Perret read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Biography of President Dwight D. Eisenhower covering his childhood, military career, and years in public office. Uses primary sources such as diaries and letters to document his personal and professional life. Chronicles postwar events of the McCarthy era, the civil rights movement, and military actions in Korea and Vietnam. 1999. Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad RC 50430 by David Haward Bain read by Robert Sams 8 cassettes in 2 containers The epic story of connecting America's east and west coasts by railroad during the nineteenth century's Gilded Age. Chronicles the engineering feats, the scandals and political dealings, and the lives of the movers and shakers that accomplished the feat of uniting the country by rail. 1999. The Era of Good Feelings RC 47873 by George Dangerfield read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes Explores the nineteenth-century transitional period from the popular acceptance of Thomas Jefferson's political ideas, which stressed the importance of limiting central government in size and scope, to Andrew Jackson's, which emphasized the need for institutions to help protect the weak, oppressed, and exploited. Pulitzer Prize winner in American history. 1952. Eyewitness to the American West: From the Aztec Empire to the Digital Frontier in the Words of Those Who Saw It Happen RC 50552 edited by David Colbert read by Dan Bloom 4 cassettes The editor of Eyewitness to America (RC 44136) presents firsthand accounts of events in America from 1519 to the 1990s. Several of these short essays explain reasons for the nation's westward expansion--e.g., to seek religious freedom, escape from creditors, or pursue profits from endeavors such as mining. 1998. First across the Continent: Sir Alexander Mackenzie RC 49781 by Barry Gough read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Portrait of the intrepid Scottish explorer who ventured across North America in 1793, driven by dreams of wealth from the fur trade. His efforts to establish British control over northwestern trade routes inspired both the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the 1805 Lewis and Clark expedition. 1997. The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin RC 50878 by H.W. Brands read by Mark Ashby 5 cassettes Biography of one of America's founding fathers, incorporating correspondence and anecdotes of his contemporaries. Franklin was heralded as a leading inventor and scientist, author, and diplomat as well as a bon vivant. In exploring Franklin's conversion from British loyalist to revolutionary, Brands seeks out the genius behind the man. Bestseller 2000. The Forgotten Heroes: The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers RC 50051 by Clinton Cox read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Relates the history of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry--the "Buffalo Soldiers"--from 1867 to 1898. The units, composed of emancipated slaves, were used to subjugate and remove Native Americans onto reservations and for other hazardous duties in the American west. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. The Great Republic: A History of America RC 50002 by Sir Winston Churchill read by Corrie James 4 cassettes In this work, edited by his grandson, Churchill expounds on the history of his mother's country from its conception to the beginning of the twentieth century. Includes his later speeches and articles about the United States on such topics as California, the death of President Roosevelt, and NATO. 1999. The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections RC 49312 by Tom Brokaw read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Collection of letters and other responses Brokaw received in response to The Greatest Generation (RC 47490); offers more accounts of the "heroism, values, friendships, and pain" of the Great Depression and World War II; explores the effects of these two crises on that generation and those that followed. Bestseller 1999. The Haunted Wood: Soviet Espionage in America--the Stalin Era RC 49185 by Allen Weinstein and Alexander Vassiliev read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Based on KGB archives released between 1993 and 1995, previously untold accounts of Soviet spying in the United States during the 1930s, World War II, and the Cold War. Relates struggles for control among "contending operatives," love affairs between agents, personality conflicts, and some of the murders that were committed. 1999. The Hungry Years: A Narrative History of the Great Depression in America RC 49631 by T.H. Watkins read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes An account of the Great Depression as viewed by ordinary Americans. Using primary documents, Watkins describes the New Deal, the Dust Bowl, the rise of the American Communist Party, and the growth of massive assistance programs, as well as the people's challenge of the system that caused such a calamity. 1999. Jefferson Davis: Unconquerable Heart RC 50418 by Felicity Allen read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes Biography of the president of the Confederacy, tracing his ancestry, marriages, children, and career until his death in 1889. Uses first-person accounts as well as autobiographies of Davis and his wife, Varina, to portray his character, personal beliefs, and politics. Discusses Davis's activities following his postwar imprisonment. 1999. Lasting Echoes: An Oral History of Native American People RC 46838 by Joseph Bruchac read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Presents American history from the Native American viewpoint from the arrival of European colonists through the 1990s. Written by an Abenaki Indian who quotes from primary sources such as journals, letters, and speeches for documentation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. The Lost Cause: The Confederate Exodus to Mexico RC 50150 by Andrew Rolle read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes A historian's account of the thousands of Confederate soldiers who, unable to accept defeat, fled abroad at the conclusion of the Civil War. Encouraged by the French puppet, Emperor Maximilian, many entered Mexico to start new colonies. Relates the struggles and failures encountered by the Southerners in a hostile and foreign land. 1965. Nathan Boone and the American Frontier RC 48647 by R. Douglas Hurt read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Biography of Daniel Boone's youngest son, who followed in his father's footsteps as a frontiersman. Nathan worked as trapper and hunter, a surveyor, and a soldier, eventually settling in Missouri with a family of fourteen children. He was instrumental in the removal of tribes to the Indian Territory that enabled settlement of the plains by pioneers. 1998. Nothing like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869 RC 50872 by Stephen E. Ambrose read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes A look at the investors, politicians, engineers, surveyors, and laborers involved in the construction of America's first transcontinental railroad. Records the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads' fierce competition, which ended in a team effort in 1869, to connect America's two coasts by rail. Bestseller 2000. Playing Indian RC 49554 by Philip J. Deloria read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Explores Anglo Americans' penchant for emulating Native Americans--adopting their attire, traditions, and images. Traces this pattern from the Boston Tea Party to the formation of various cultural organizations throughout U.S. history. Avers that such "Indian play" was essential to the development of a national identity. 1998. Strike Able-Peter: The Stranding and Salvage of the USS Missouri RC 50726 by John A. Butler read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes An account of the January 1950 grounding of the USS Missouri, the ship aboard which the Japanese surrendered in World War II. At the time the mishap was a major news event- -and naval embarrassment. Reconstructs the cause of the Chesapeake Bay stranding and the subsequent salvaging effort. 1995. To Shining Sea: A History of the United States Navy, 1775- 1998 RC 49063 by Stephen Howarth read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes A history of the United States Navy from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf conflict. Includes discussion of naval adventures, strategic development, and technology as well as the relationship between the armed service and the American public. 1999. Venona: Decoding Soviet Espionage in America RC 49245 by John Earl Haynes and Harvey Klehr read by Frank Coffee 4 cassettes Examines deciphered World War II-era cables that provide evidence of many Americans' betrayal of government, industrial, and military secrets to the Soviets. Discusses breaking the code, the military decision to maintain confidentiality until 1995, and the historical and political importance of these documents. 1999. The Watergate Scandal in American History RC 48511 by David K. Fremon read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Summarizes a "third-rate burglary attempt" at the Watergate hotel on June 17, 1972, that eventually caused President Richard Nixon to resign. Discusses the events and people that led to the near impeachment and its effect on the country. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. A Wild Kind of Boldness: The Chicago History Reader RC 48451 edited by Rosemary K. Adams read by Jeremy Gage 4 cassettes Thirty-five articles from the Chicago Historical Society's magazine Chicago History tracing key events from the city's past. Includes the Great Fire of 1871, immigration patterns, labor strikes, and Jane Addams and the Hull House, as well as entertainments like the 1933-1934 World's Fair, saloons, and department stores. Foreword by Studs Terkel. 1998. William Cooper's Town: Power and Persuasion on the Frontier of the Early American Republic RC 47225 by Alan Taylor read by Dan Bloom 5 cassettes Portrays the life of wealthy land speculator and politician William Cooper, who rose from humble origins to prominence as the founder of Cooperstown, New York. The spectacular rise and later decline of Cooper's fortunes inspired the writings of his author son, James Fenimore Cooper. Winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize. 1995. World of Our Fathers RC 48385 by Irving Howe read by David Elias 6 cassettes (Reissue) A social history of the two million Eastern European Jewish immigrants who, beginning in the 1880s, settled the East Side of New York City. Drawing on newspaper accounts, fiction, and memoirs, Howe re-creates the Yiddish culture of a bygone era. Bestseller 1976. Wars Air Warriors: The Inside Story of the Making of a Navy Pilot RC 50535 by Douglas C. Waller read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Chronicles the inside story of how air warriors are made by tracking a group through school and interviewing two hundred aviators. The author, a reporter for Time magazine who previously investigated the U.S. services' special forces in The Commandos (RC 39046), spent two years following the grueling training of navy pilots. 1998. A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America's Last Years in Vietnam RC 49293 by Lewis Sorley read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Recounts the latter half of the Vietnam War, after General Creighton Abrams assumed command in 1968. Describes how Abrams abandoned the prevailing strategy of attrition in favor of protecting the South Vietnamese and bolstering their military. Asserts that America had the war won by late 1971 but failed to secure the advantage. 1999. Between Silk and Cyanide: A Codemaker's War, 1941-1945 RC 49964 by Leo Marks read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Witty memoir of a British cryptographer's exploits during World War II. Describes how, as a brash youth, he revitalized the Special Operations Executive--a unit for secret agents parachuting into Europe--by devising a code issued on lightweight silk. Discusses other inhouse efforts to simplify and expedite messages from those in the field. 1998. The Book of War RC 49803 edited by John Keegan read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Military historian compiles twenty-five centuries of writings about conflicts dating from the ancient Greeks to the 1990 Iraqi incursion into Kuwait. Includes an account of Caesar's invasion of Britain, the fall of Constantinople, the siege of Malta, the French withdrawal from Russia, and the Normandy Invasion, along with poetry and reminiscences. Violence. 1999. Breakout: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950 RC 48994 by Martin Russ read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes First-person accounts of what some contemporaries called "one of the greatest retreats in the course of military history." Describes how the First Marine Division, surrounded by the North Korean army in subzero temperatures, fought its way out with all its dead and wounded. 1999. Clash of Chariots: The Great Tank Battles RC 49123 by Tom Donnelly and Sean Naylor read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Describes the development, tactics, and operations of major tank battles beginning with their first use in World War I in 1917 to Desert Storm in 1991. Includes Germany's six-week blitzkrieg of France in 1940, Rommel's northern Africa conflicts, and the Sinai Desert victories of Israel. 1996. Clash of Titans: World War II at Sea RC 48920 by Walter J. Boyne read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Recounts famous naval battles of World War II and explains how sea power changed the course of the conflict. Boyne describes relationships between land and sea operations, discusses strategies and tactics, and assesses strengths and weaknesses of each side. 1995. Day of Infamy RC 49907 by Walter Lord read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Describes events before, during, and after the December 7, 1941, Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, as well as the reactions of the men who lived through the attack. 1957. Doomed at the Start: American Pursuit Pilots in the Philippines, 1941-1942 RC 49970 by William H. Bartsch read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes A history of the 24th Pursuit Group squadron of the U.S. Army Air Corps, which was stationed in the Philippines when World War II broke out. Chronicles the destruction of the American-Philippine Army on Bataan and Corregidor after five months of fighting. Describes the pilots' heroism along with their fates. 1992. Duty: A Father, His Son, and the Man Who Won the War RC 50894 by Bob Greene read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Based on interviews with his father's hero--the B-29 pilot who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945--a syndicated columnist delivers a tribute to a passing generation. Explores the values of World War II veterans and their commitment to patriotism, courage, and a sense of duty. Bestseller 2000. 1863: The Rebirth of a Nation RC 49370 by Joseph E. Stevens read by Rick Foucheux 4 cassettes Examines the calamitous and pivotal Civil War year of 1863, which began with the Confederacy dominating the fields of battle and, after a series of dramatic Northern reversals, ended with an ascendant Union Army. Recounts major events such as the battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg, which turned the tide of the war. 1999. Every Man a Tiger RC 48534 by Tom Clancy and Chuck Horner read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes Examines the early 1990s military operations known as Desert Shield and Desert Storm through the eyes of retired general Chuck Horner. Clancy describes Horner's unique qualifications to be commander of U.S. and allied air troops, including his knowledge of, and respect for, Arab culture. Companion to Into the Storm (RC 44821). Bestseller 1999. Flags of Our Fathers RC 50264 by James Bradley read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Recounts the story of the six young marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima during fierce combat on the obscure Japanese-held island in 1945. Author Bradley, the son of one of the soldiers, recreates his father's experiences as well as those of the five men who fought beside him. Bestseller 2000. The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions, 1941-1945 RC 49019 by Peter R. Mansoor read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Army lieutenant colonel analyzes the combat effectiveness of the U. S. general infantry in the European front during World War II. Posits that the Allies won the war through the endurance of its soldiers rather than through the sheer preponderance of its equipment. 1999. Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby RC 49691 by James A. Ramage read by Michael Russotto 4 cassettes Biography of Confederate colonel John Singleton Mosby, who led the 43rd Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers in guerrilla operations against Union forces in northern Virginia. Mosby, who had no military training, specialized in night raids aimed at disrupting enemy battle plans and supply trains. 1999. Hiroshima RC 50148 by John Hersey read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette A Pulitzer Prize-winning author's updated account of the tragedy of the world's first atomic bomb. In 1945, while the ashes of Hiroshima were still warm, Hersey traveled to Japan to interview survivors, whose narratives articulate the devastating aftermath. The last chapter was added nearly forty years later. 1985. Journey among Warriors: The Memoirs of a Marine RC 49997 by Victor Croizat read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Memoir of a Marine Corps officer who served his country in war and diplomacy for twenty-six years. Recounts the Pacific island assaults in World War II using amphibious craft that he helped develop, his years in diplomatic liaison around the world, and his time in Vietnam before retiring in 1966. 1997. Jubal: The Life and Times of General Jubal A. Early, CSA, Defender of the Lost Cause RC 49679 by Charles C. Osborne read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes Biography of Confederate general Jubal Early, concentrating on his military exploits and his rejection of reconstruction and amnesty after the Civil War. Discusses Early's personal eccentricity, his refusal to accept blame for military blunders, and his later success in promoting the myth of the "lost cause." 1992. The Kamikazes RC 49713 by Edwin P. Hoyt read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes An account of Japan's kamikaze special attack forces that were formed to defend their homeland against the approaching Allies in October 1944. Explains how the belief that their self-sacrifice would ensure an eternal reward enabled the young aviators to inflict damage on three hundred warships and to kill or wound fifteen thousand troops. 1983. Lincoln's Men: How President Lincoln Became Father to an Army and a Nation RC 49400 by William C. Davis read by David Elias 3 cassettes Explores the role of Abraham Lincoln as the practical and inspirational leader of the Union Army. An examination of letters and diaries of Union soldiers reveals their affection for the president, their belief that he understood and supported them, and their abiding loyalty to "Father Abraham." 1999. Mighty Stonewall RC 49637 by Frank E. Vandiver read by Randy Atcher 5 cassettes (Reissue) Biography of Confederate general Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson. Traces his orphaned youth, his days at West Point, his role in the war with Mexico, and his tenure at the Virginia Military Institute. Chronicles his Civil War service up to his death by friendly fire in 1863. 1957. My Experiences in the First World War RC 49069 by John J. Pershing read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes Then General of the Armies chronicles the United States's involvement in the "Great War" from Woodrow Wilson's 1917 appointment of Pershing to command the American Expeditionary Forces in France through the armistice in 1918. Won the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for history under the title My Experiences in the World War. 1931. Napoleon on the Art of War RC 50672 edited by Jay Luvaas read by Fred Major 2 cassettes An exposition of Napoleon's views on the proper conduct of warfare, based on extensive correspondence and other writings of the French military genius. Covers preparation for war, combat arms, organization, command, and operational art. Discusses the "great captains," including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Frederick the Great. 1999. Napoleon's Lost Fleet: Bonaparte, Nelson, and the Battle of the Nile RC 49734 by Laura Foreman and Ellen Blue Phillips read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Provides biographical backgrounds on Napoleon Bonaparte and Horatio Nelson, along with historical accounts of their 1798 naval battle in Aboukir Bay near Alexandria, Egypt. Details the intricacies of ship-to-ship fighting and the complexities of late-eighteenth-century warfare. Includes brief coverage of marine excavation of Napoleon's fleet. 1999. Return to Midway RC 50181 by Robert D. Ballard and Rick Archbold read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Fifty-six years after the fateful World War II sea and air conflict, underwater explorer Ballard returns in search of the lost ships. Describes the events of June 4, 1942, and the author's discovery of sunken remains. 1999. The Road to Appomattox RC 48510 by Robert Hendrickson read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Using first-person accounts and diaries, the author describes the last year of the Civil War in terms of military and social consequences. He depicts the prominent generals of both sides, Sherman's march to the sea, the capture of Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, and the South's surrender at Appomattox. 1998. The Rough Riders RC 50049 by Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Bak read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1899 memoir by future president Theodore Roosevelt of his experiences in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, first published in Scribner's magazine. Describes how he organized his unique regiment, which consisted of wealthy Ivy Leaguers, cowboys and Native Americans, and western scoundrels. Includes supplementary historical information. 1997. Seven Roads to Hell: A Screaming Eagle at Bastogne RC 49652 by Donald R. Burgett read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Combat memoir of a Screaming Eagle--a member of the army's 101st Airborne Division, which defended the strategically crucial town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944. Recounts the valiant stand of the ill- equipped and beleaguered American troops against superior German firepower. Some violence. 1999. A Soldier's Story RC 50099 by Omar N. Bradley read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Memoirs of "GI's General," Omar Nelson Bradley, on his campaigns in World War II, including the conquest of Africa, the invasion of Sicily, D Day at Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the German surrender. Discusses tactics and maneuvers, as well as fellow officers. 1951. Until the Last Trumpet Sounds: The Life of General of the Armies John J. Pershing RC 49464 by Gene Smith read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Portrait of the commander of the American Expeditionary Force in France in 1918. Chronicles his years at West Point, on the Western frontier, and in the Mexican and Spanish- American Wars, before he led his nation's forces in World War I. Discusses the triumphs and tragedies that visited his extraordinary life. 1998. The Vietnam Reader: The Definitive Collection of American Fiction and Nonfiction on the War RC 49295 edited by Stewart O'Nan read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Depicts the American war in Vietnam through fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, descriptions of films, and popular song lyrics. Collected works provide a historical reference tool and overview of the conflict and its impact on American culture. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1998. The War Journal of Major Damon "Rocky" Gause RC 50102 by Damon Gause read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Memoir of a World War II U.S. army pilot who was captured when Japanese forces seized the Philippines in 1942. Recounts his narrow and harrowing escape aboard a leaky fishing boat across 3,200 miles of hostile sea to eventual safe harbor in Australia. Some violence. 1999. Warriors Who Ride the Wind RC 48965 by William F.X. Band read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes World War II fighter pilot recounts his adventures as a member of General Chennault's Flying Tigers. Band provides a brief account of his childhood, then regales the reader with stories of the Flying Tigers' assistance to the Chinese army in battles with the Japanese beginning in December 1941. 1993. We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese RC 50664 by Elizabeth M. Norman read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Traces the experiences of the army and navy nurses who were trapped on the Philippine Islands during World War II. Nicknamed the "Angels of Bataan and Corregidor," the women worked in makeshift jungle hospitals before being captured and sent to prison camps for three years. All seventy-seven survived. Some violence. 1999. We Die Alone RC 49996 by David Howarth read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Chronicles a daring covert landing of Allied commandos in German-occupied Norway in 1943. The small force of invaders was soon betrayed and, except for one, Jan Baalsrud, killed by the Nazis. Recounts Baalsrud's his harrowing escape, aided by courageous Norwegian villagers, to neutral Sweden. Violence. 1955. What If? The World's Foremost Military Historians Imagine What Might Have Been RC 49463 edited by Robert Cowley read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Twenty essays examine alternate outcomes in military history. Examples include the death of Alexander the Great in his first battle, the defeat of the thirteen colonies in the American Revolution, and a Confederate victory in the Civil War, among others. Authors include Stephen E. Ambrose, John Keegan, and James M. McPherson. 1999. Winds of Freedom: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II RC 49954 by Margaret T. Bixler read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette An account of the only code never deciphered by the enemy during World War II. Discusses the cultural background of the young Navajos who became Code Talkers, explains how they developed and implemented the secret language, and describes their war experiences in their own words. 1992. Yankee Doodle Days: Exploring the American Revolution RC 48625 by Lincoln Diamant read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Explores acts of heroism among ordinary soldiers in the American Revolution using diaries and first-person accounts. Discusses the fighting role of African Americans. Recalls the Wappinger Native American volunteers, courageous women like Molly Pitcher, and spies, including Aaron Burr's wife. Also recounts instances of betrayal and obscure footnotes of the war effort. 1996. The West Butch Cassidy: A Biography RC 49845 by Richard Patterson read by Rick Foucheux 3 cassettes Separates the reality from the myths about the legendary outlaw. Contrasts his Mormon family background with his long criminal record, detailing his years with the Wild Bunch and the Sundance Kid. Discusses Butch Cassidy's supposed reappearance in the United States after the shoot-out in Boliva. 1998. The Cowboy Way: Seasons of a Montana Ranch RC 50045 by David McCumber read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes A journalist's memoir of his year spent working as a hired hand on a central Montana ranch. At forty-four the author quit his job, divorced, and returned to the land of his grandfather to experience the life of a cowboy. 1999. Last of the Great Scouts RC 49361 by Zane Grey and Helen Cody Wetmore read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes An account of the adventurous life of Buffalo Bill Cody as narrated by the sister of the legendary Western figure. Traces his childhood in rural Iowa through his years as a mule driver on the Kansas plains, Pony Express rider, Indian fighter, and performer in the world-famous Wild West Show. 1996. Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections at Sixty and Beyond RC 49319 by Larry McMurtry read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Reading Benjamin's essay "The Storyteller" leads McMurtry to reflect on the decline of oral tradition in twentieth- century life. He discusses his experiences with books--as a reader, author, and bookdealer--and his feelings about his ancestors, his open-heart surgery, cowboys, and the open spaces of Texas. 1999. Zane Grey: Romancing the West RC 48694 by Stephen J. May read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Biography of the popular author discusses how he spent his youth fishing and hunting near Zanesville, Ohio, a town named after his pioneer ancestor. Grey became a dentist at his father's insistence but later returned to his love of writing. Tells how Riders of the Purple Sage (RC 17362) became his first bestseller in 1912. Bestseller 1997. Women's Concerns Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian: The Life and Work of an American Composer, 1867-1944 RC 50332 by Adrienne Fried Block read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Biography of the first American woman to succeed as a composer of both art song and large-scale vocal and instrumental works. Discusses the early recognition of her talent and the personal freedom she finally enjoyed on tours as a concert pianist after her husband's death in 1910. 1998. A Border Passage: From Cairo to America--A Woman's Journey RC 49491 by Leila Ahmed read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes A perceptive Egyptian reflects on cultural, historic, and personal transitions affecting her self-identity. Describes her privileged childhood in Cairo, the Socialist changes imposed by Nasser, and the differences between men's and women's practices of Islam. Makes observations on her treatment in England and later in the United States. 1999. Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad RC 48649 by Waris Dirie and Cathleen Miller read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Autobiography of a Somali woman's journey from nomadic tribal life to a career as a fashion model in London and to the post of special ambassador at the United Nations. Dirie recounts her personal experience with female genital mutilation that began with circumcision at age five. Some strong language. 1998. Honey, Hush! An Anthology of African American Women's Humor RC 48155 edited by Daryl Cumber Dance read by Samarra Mbenga 5 cassettes Assemblage of wit and wisdom from various types of written and oral tradition, spanning genres from poetry to political commentaries. Relays anecdotes from personal experiences as well as fiction. Includes works of Bessie Smith, Maya Angelou, and Terry McMillan. Foreword by Nikki Giovanni. Some strong language. 1998. Life in the Treetops: Adventures of a Woman in Field Biology RC 49268 by Margaret D. Lowman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A doctor of herbivory in rain-forest canopies describes the projects she has worked on and the unusual methods used to access the treetops, such as suspension walkways and inflatable canopy sleds. She also discusses being a woman in science and the effect her career has had on her personal life. 1999. A Lifetime of Labor: The Autobiography of Alice H. Cook RC 50744 by Alice H. Cook read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Feminist and labor organizer discusses her life and multifaceted career in an autobiography she completed before her death in 1998 at the age of ninety-five. Her activism, teaching, and research took her around the world and helped working women everywhere strive for gender equality. 1997. Love's Apprentice RC 49838 by Shirley Abbott read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes A woman's memoir of her introduction to the world of romance, love, and sex. Chronicles the influence of movies and literature on her early development, her sensual involvement with a college roommate, her year abroad in Paris, her marriage, and the experience of becoming a mother. Some strong language. 1998. Menopause and the Mind: The Complete Guide to Coping with Memory Loss, Foggy Thinking, Verbal Slips, and Other Cognitive Effects of Perimenopause and Menopause RC 50807 by Claire L. Warga read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Psychologist describes the self-named Warga's Hormonal Misconnection Syndrome (WHMS). Asserts that troubling memory and speech problems occur in women as their estrogen levels drop. Includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, self- screening techniques, and both hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. 1999. Ophelia Speaks: Adolescent Girls Write about Their Search for Self RC 48809 compiled by Sara Shandler read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Inspired by reading Reviving Ophelia (RC 40455) as a seventeen-year-old, the author solicited essays from other adolescent girls to create a forum for them to express their concerns dealing with family, friends, body image, and societal expectations. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell: Winning Weight Control Strategies for Women over Thirty-five to Stay Fit through Menopause RC 48546 by Debra Waterhouse read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Nutritionist explains why midlife weight gain is so pervasive and what one can do about it. Discusses the role of fat cells and estrogen, why dieting doesn't work, and how to work around biology to minimize weight gain. Emphasizes attitude changes and stress management by modifying eating and exercise habits. 1998. The Penguin Book of Women's Humor RC 48268 edited by Regina Barreca read by Celeste Lawson 5 cassettes A treasury of women's humor ranging from one-liners to excerpts from novels. Spanning three centuries, the collection features authors, comedians, actresses, feminists, and politicians. Witticisms include Mae West's famous quips and Jane Austen's astute social observations. Concludes with brief biographies of the contributors. Some strong language. 1996. The Remarkable Mrs. Ripley: The Life of Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley RC 50632 by Joan W. Goodwin read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes Biography of a Victorian woman who influenced many of New England's literary elite, including Thoreau and Emerson (who wrote her obituary). A descendant of Pilgrims, Ripley was a classical scholar who helped her Unitarian-minister husband operate a boys' boarding school while raising seven children of her own. 1998. A Shining Thread of Hope: The History of Black Women in America RC 50032 by Darlene Clark Hine and Kathleen Thompson read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes A chronology of diverse African American women's lives across the United States from colonial times to the late twentieth century. Uses first-person narratives, where available, to recall efforts to resist oppression, improve education, impart religious values, and assume leadership roles in the community and the nation. 1998. Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis RC 51016 by Miriam E. Nelson read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes The author of Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865) prescribes a strength training program and nutritional guidelines to fight osteoporosis and osteopenia. She also discusses diagnostic tests; medications, including hormone replacement therapy; and myths regarding bone density. Provides an altered program for men at risk. 2000. A Useful Woman: The Early Life of Jane Addams RC 50429 by Gioia Diliberto read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara 2 cassettes Biography of the first thirty-nine years of the social reformer's life--from her birth in 1860 through the 1889 founding of Hull-House to 1899, when she gained national recognition. Discusses influences during her formative years, her private life, and her meaningful career in an age when women had few choices. 1999. Where the Girls Are: Growing Up Female with the Mass Media RC 46790 by Susan J. Douglas read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Examines the media images of women during four decades from the 1960s through the 1990s to explain the cultural identity crisis experienced by many females. Discusses the mixed messages about women as sex symbols or feminists in magazines, television, and movies and how these influence self-perception. 1995. World History Africa: A Biography of the Continent RC 47170 by John Reader read by Graeme Malcolm 6 cassettes Eschewing regional and chronological approaches, Reader presents developmental progressions that have evolved across Africa. Traces geological, biological, ecological, and anthropological processes in order to explain the history of human interaction with the earth's second-largest continent. 1997. Anglomania: A European Love Affair RC 49183 by Ian Buruma read by Steven Crossley 3 cassettes The author, half Dutch and half British, interweaves his personal family history into his examination of England's place in Europe's unification. Beginning with the eighteenth century, Buruma reviews England's history in light of changing European favor. He also surveys the country's ability to survive in the union. 1998. The Barbarian Conversion: From Paganism to Christianity RC 48040 by Richard Fletcher read by Nanette Savard 5 cassettes History of Christianity from its inception in the Mediterranean world of the Roman Empire to its spread across Europe. Explains how it carried Roman and Mediterranean customs and values to northwestern Europe. Asserts the ensuing merger of Christian and "barbarian" concepts founded a new civilization. 1997. The Basque History of the World RC 49531 by Mark Kurlansky read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Traces the Basque cultural identity from its ancient origins to the twentieth century. Combines history, travelog, and reporting, including culinary and literary background. Examines the Basques' contributions to western civilization, even as they preserved their fierce independence and venerable traditions through the ages. 1999. Bosnia: Fractured Region RC 49354 by Eric Black read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette Examines the history and culture of the former country of Yugoslavia in order to make sense of the 1990s conflicts there, some of which involved "ethnic cleansing." Discusses opposing viewpoints among its residents and assesses future prospects for the area. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Bulgaria RC 48602 by Steven Otfinoski read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette Examines the Eastern European country's history, politics, and culture as well as its problems and potential. Describes the change from a Communist satellite to a free nation. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Cairo: The City Victorious RC 48700 by Max Rodenbeck read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes A correspondent for the Economist and longtime resident of Cairo presents the city's history, inhabitants, and social life, mingled with personal observations. Discusses Cairo's geographic importance, the prevailing influence of Islam, and the pull of Western materialism. Portrays past elegance in contrast to twentieth-century problems. 1998. The Chan's Great Continent: China in Western Minds RC 48127 by Jonathan D. Spence read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Based on a series of lectures presented at Yale, a survey of China's influence on the West from 1253 to the 1980s. Citing diplomatic reports, letters, plays, films, poetry, and novels, Spence argues that the Western view of China has been shaped by the observations of outsiders rather than the words of the Chinese people themselves. 1998. Chronicle of the Guayaki Indians RC 48392 by Pierre Clastres read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes A study of surviving members of a dwindling population in the forests of Paraguay, originally published in 1972. Written by a French anthropologist who lived with this small group in 1963 and 1964, it portrays rituals surrounding birth, initiation, and death, as well as social customs involving food and cannibalism. Some violence. 1998. Constantine the Great: The Man and His Times RC 50962 by Michael Grant read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Biography of the first Christian Roman emperor and founder of Constantinople. Constantine (c. 272-337) fought numerous civil and foreign wars and murdered his eldest son and wife. Grant describes Constantine's government and character, the founding of his capital, and the establishment of Christianity as the state religion. 1994. Constantinople: City of the World's Desire, 1453-1924 RC 48041 by Philip Mansel read by Anne Flosnik 5 cassettes Describes Constantinople, once capital of the Ottoman Empire, as an international center with power and influence that extended across political, cultural, social, and religious boundaries. Observes that the metropolis now known as Istanbul has also been called the "city of saints," "refuge of the universe," and "eye of the world." 1995. Country of My Skull: Guilt, Sorrow, and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa RC 49408 by Antjie Krog read by Lisette Lecat 4 cassettes Account of the formation and proceedings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission begun in 1995 with Archbishop Tutu as chairman. A poet and journalist covers two years of victims' public testimony. Recounts their reports of torture, massacre, and suffering with background commentary on the horrors of apartheid. 1998. The Czech Republic RC 48407 by Steven Otfinoski read by Connie Crawford 1 cassette Introduces the land and people of the eastern European country, its culture, and history, including its release from the Iron Curtain in 1989. Discusses economic problems and possible solutions. Includes a chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century RC 49031 by Mark Mazower read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes A British professor examines the century-long struggle for dominance between liberal democracy, communism, and fascism. His chronological account discusses events and struggles within Europe from the onset of the First World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989. 1998. Desire of the Everlasting Hills: The World before and after Jesus; Hinges of History, Volume 3 RC 50633 by Thomas Cahill read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Examines "the phenomenon of Jesus" and assesses his impact through history and at the end of the second millennium. Analyzes accounts of his life, teachings, and followers. Confronts the question of whether Christianity has benefited the world. Sequel to The Gifts of the Jews (RC 46335). 1999. Down with Big Brother: The Fall of the Soviet Empire RC 48303 by Michael Dobbs read by Ken Kliban 4 cassettes Journalist's account of the demise of the Soviet Union based on reporting tours in Yugoslavia, Poland, and the Soviet Union between 1977 and 1993. Uses a dateline approach to discuss major economic and political events that led to Soviet president Gorbachev's resignation in 1991. 1996. Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II RC 49484 by John W. Dower read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes In this companion to War without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War (RC 25306), the author chronicles life in Japan during the American occupation, as seen through the eyes of the defeated. Focuses on social and cultural developments as an entire people had to start over. National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize. 1999. The End of the World RC 48557 edited by Lewis H. Lapham read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Selections from letters, memoirs, reports, and a few imaginary portrayals, presenting first-person descriptions of human tragedies. Illustrates the impact of disasters on society, recounts instances of extreme brutality inflicted on groups and communities, explores the capacity for regeneration, and cites examples of people's responses to doomsday scenarios. 1997. First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President Vladimir Putin RC 50742 by Vladimir Putin read by Fred Major 1 cassette A portrait of the Russian president that includes transcripts of interviews with three journalists, who also talked with Putin's wife and teenage daughters and his friends. Recalls his working-class childhood, legal training, career as a KGB officer, and dramatic rise to prominence in the post-Communist era. 2000. France on the Brink RC 50422 by Jonathan Fenby read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Explores the uniqueness of France as well as the problems confronting the nation during the second half of the twentieth century, including political scandals, economic decline, shifting demographics, and social stagnation. Discusses the necessity for national reformation in a global order that requires French stability. 1999. Gandhi: A Life RC 47325 by Yogesh Chadha read by John Horton 4 cassettes An Indian author's portrait of Mahatma Gandhi seeks to reclaim the "human being out of the many myths surrounding him." Presents his family background and details of the private man as well as the public persona. Places the Indian leader within the context of the political and historical developments of the early twentieth century. 1997. Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire RC 49514 by Amanda Foreman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Account of Georgiana Spencer's life and a social history of the British aristocracy in the late eighteenth century. Describes Georgiana's role as a political hostess for the Whig Party, a fashion trendsetter, and an author. Also discusses the m‚nage … trois that involved Lady Elizabeth Foster. Whitbread Prize. Bestseller 1998. Germany: A New History RC 48181 by Hagen Schulze read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Two thousand years in the history of Germany, from the time of the Roman Empire until the fall of the Berlin Wall. Describes efforts to forge common bonds among diverse peoples and to instill national pride. Concludes with speculation about the future of the reunited country. 1998. The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World RC 49595 by Thomas Keneally read by Ralph Lowenstein 6 cassettes A narrative history of the nineteenth-century Irish migrations to Australia and America. Depicts the plight of Ireland's emigrants through biographical accounts of the author's ancestors. Among them is Thomas Francis Meagher, who in 1849 was exiled to Australia but escaped to the United States to lead the Union's Irish Brigade at Antietam. 1998. Hadrian: The Restless Emperor RC 48493 by Anthony R. Birley read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Biography of the Roman emperor Hadrian (A.D. 76-138), who traveled extensively throughout his empire and constructed massive walls to identify its boundaries. Hadrian promoted Greek cultural influences and attacked Judaea when the Jews resisted Hellenic tradition. Investigates his personal life with his lover Antinous, a Bithynian youth whose death devastated the emperor. 1997. Haiti: Land of Inequality RC 50901 by Mary C. Turck read by Ted Stoddard 1 cassette Examines the history of Haiti's ethnic conflicts and their continuing effects on its people. Chronicles important milestones and describes Haitian leaders. Discusses geography, religion, language, economics, and class divisions in terms of the nation's social problems. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Hannibal Crosses the Alps: The Enigma Re-Examined RC 49001 by John Prevas read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Political and military history of the Second Punic War that began when Hannibal, a Carthaginian, left Spain to invade Italy in 218 B.C. Traces his route through the treacherous French Alps with an army of mercenaries and recalls the engineering feats that allowed them to transport elephants across rivers and mountains. 1998. Hearts Grown Brutal: Sagas of Sarajevo RC 48628 by Roger Cohen read by Steven Carpenter 5 cassettes A New York Times reporter relates his experiences during the 1990s war in Bosnia. Uses the personal histories of four ethnically mixed families to illustrate how the region was destroyed. Criticizes the United Nations and the U.S. Department of State for the apparent lack of a cohesive policy. Violence and strong language. 1998. The Hindenburg RC 49148 by Michael Macdonald Mooney read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes (Reissue) Presents a history of the Zeppelin airships, their voyages to and from Germany, and a detailed account of the last flight of the Hindenburg. Mooney writes of the passengers on that fatal flight and of the Luftwaffe officers and crew who were unable to prevent the explosion, perhaps the result of sabotage. 1972. Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII RC 49241 by John Cornwell read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Catholic journalist argues that Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII, bears personal responsibility for the massacre of millions of Jews because of his public failure to condemn Hitler's actions. Cornwell describes how he gained access to archival papers in the Vatican and other European countries, expecting to vindicate the canonization of Pius XII. Bestseller 1999. Hungary RC 48412 by Raymond Hill read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Presents the history, economy, and geography of this Eastern European country. Also includes the cultural revival in its capital, Budapest. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. I Will Bear Witness: A Diary of the Nazi Years, 1933-1941 RC 48053 by Victor Klemperer read by Michael Consoli 5 cassettes Klemperer, a professor of Romance languages in Dresden, presents portions of the diaries he kept in his youth. Chronicles everyday life in Nazi Germany, where--even after his conversion and marriage to a Protestant--government restrictions slowly stifled his life. Describes the kindness of some Germans and being saved by the bombing of Dresden. 1998. India Britannica RC 50836 by Geoffrey Moorhouse read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes (Reissue) A popular history of three centuries of British rule in India. The account begins with a description of the profoundly alien country the seventeenth-century traders encountered, traces the gradual ascension of the East India Company, and concludes with the sudden disengagement under the last viceroy, Lord Mountbatten. 1983. King Hussein: A Life on the Edge RC 50188 by Roland Dallas read by David Elias 2 cassettes Biography of the late king of Jordan, including his family origins, his four marriages, and the major events of his forty-six-year reign up to his death from cancer in 1999. Describes Hussein's achievements--which include a stable economy, strong public institutions, and peace--along with his failures. 1999. King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa RC 48452 by Adam Hochschild read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Chronicles the nineteenth-century enslavement, mutilation, and murder of millions of Africans by King Leopold of Belgium. Details the crusade by human-rights activists and the exposure of crimes against the Congolese. Argues that European and American governments contributed to these atrocities and tragedies by their silence. 1998. The Life of Thomas More RC 49033 by Peter Ackroyd read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Portrait of the renowned jurist, writer, and Catholic saint who was executed for refusing to acknowledge the spiritual authority of King Henry VIII. Depicts More's London childhood, his religious and intellectual formation, his ascendant political career, his political fall from grace, and his martyrdom. 1998. Loosing the Bonds: The United States and South Africa in the Apartheid Years RC 48043 by Robert Kinloch Massie read by Ted Stoddard 8 cassettes in 2 containers Chronicles the relationship between the United States and South Africa in the second half of the twentieth century. Compares their historical efforts to overcome racial injustice and advance democracy. Discusses economic sanctions against South Africa's internal policies. Includes biographical portraits of principal figures. 1997. The Making of Stonehenge RC 50708 by Rodney Castleden read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Deals exclusively with the prehistoric Stonehenge site in southern England. The author compiles scientific evidence to "take account of modern archaeologists' interpretations and attempt a synthesis that contains Stonehenge's meaning." The analysis provides an explanation of what the site's creators were trying to achieve. 1993. The Man Who Tried to Save the World: The Dangerous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Fred Cuny RC 49144 by Scott Anderson read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Biography of a disaster relief expert who vanished in Chechnya in 1995. Examines the Texan's twenty-five-year career assisting refugees of natural disasters and civil wars. Second half of book focuses on the war in Chechnya, Cuny's last days there, and the intensive multinational search for him. 1999. Mandela: The Authorized Biography RC 49243 by Anthony Sampson read by Lisette Lecat 6 cassettes Traces Nelson Mandela's youth in South Africa, career as a lawyer and freedom fighter, and rise to fame as the leader who transformed the nation from apartheid to a multicultural democracy through unity, justice, reconciliation, and forgiveness. Explains how the ex-president developed into a renowned statesman while in prison. 1999. Michael and Natasha: The Life and Love of Michael II, the Last of the Romanov Tsars RC 48312 by Rosemary Crawford and Donald Crawford read by Frank Coffee 4 cassettes Recounts the romance between Grand Duke Michael, brother of Tsar Nicholas, and Natasha Wulfert, a commoner already twice divorced. Traces their courtship, Russian society's reactions, their eventual marriage, and Michael's brief reign as tsar before his execution in June 1918. Based on diaries and private correspondence released from the Russian state archives. 1997. Murder in the Name of God: The Plot to Kill Yitzhak Rabin RC 49200 by Michael Karpin and Ina Friedman read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Examines the events that culminated in the assassination of Israel's prime minister in 1995. Includes an interview with Yigal Amir, the Jewish zealot who shot Rabin. Studies the factions in Israeli society that foment political dissension and the foreign support for these movements. 1998. The Murder of Tutankhamen: A True Story RC 47024 by Bob Brier read by Bob Kuhn 2 cassettes Combining modern forensic technological evidence with historical facts, Brier proposes that the eighteen-year-old pharaoh was murdered. He supports his theory by detailing circumstantial evidence gleaned from reviewing Tutankhamen's remains and Brier's studies of the interaction of society and religion with the role of rulers in Ancient Egypt. 1998. Noah's Flood: The New Scientific Discoveries about the Event That Changed History RC 49074 by William Ryan and Walter Pitman read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Two geophysicists present the results of years of international research that sought historical data from the mid-sixth millennium B.C. to confirm biblical and mythical accounts of a great flood. They explore linguistic, archaeological, and other evidence of an inundation around the Black Sea and hypothesize that a diaspora followed. 1998. The Pacific Rim: East Asia at the Dawn of a New Century RC 50174 by Elaine Pascoe read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Brief summaries of the historical, economic, and political importance of the countries that make up East Asia-- principally China and Taiwan, Japan, and both Koreas, as well as mainland Southeast Asia and several island nations. Discusses their relevance to the United States and others in the West. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Poland RC 48408 by Steven Otfinoski read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette The history, culture, and prospects for the future of the eastern European country of Poland. Discusses its seven geographical regions and recalls its "golden age." Describes the systems of democracy, Nazism, and communism embraced at various times over the years. Includes a brief chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. The Proudest Day: India's Long Road to Independence RC 48049 by Anthony Read and David Fisher read by Michele Schaeffer 5 cassettes Traces India's transition to democratic self-rule after the British departure in 1947 and chronicles the internal struggles that followed. Examines the inability of the leaders--Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohammad Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten--to coordinate efforts to bring the numerous ethnic and religious groups together. 1997. The Punic Wars RC 49722 by Don Nardo read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Describes the three wars between Rome and Carthage during the third and second centuries B.C., which took a devastating toll on resources and manpower and ended in total annihilation of one of the powers. Includes Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 B.C. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Road to Kosovo: A Balkan Diary RC 49087 by Greg Campbell read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A reporter describes his solo sojourn into Kosovo in 1998 just when the Kosovo Liberation Army was becoming known in the West. Campbell had been to Bosnia in 1996 and wanted to ascertain the success or failure of the Dayton Accords. 1999. Russia RC 48604 by Michael Kort read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Introduces the history of Russia, including its political upheavals and economic development and the impact of its transition to a free-market system on its people and future. Also contains a chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes RC 47645 by Eamon Duffy read by Don Feldheim 5 cassettes Overview of the papacy from Saint Peter to Pope John Paul II. Traces the evolution of the institution, its influence in history, and the political and spiritual power of the office. Includes a glossary and chronological list of popes. 1997. The Search for the North West Passage RC 50536 by Ann Savours read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Chronicles four centuries of expeditions seeking a sea route west from the Atlantic through the Canadian Arctic archipelago to reach China. Excerpts from diaries and letters recount the hardships and courage of these intrepid explorers, including John Barrow, Edward Parry, John Ross, John Franklin, and others. 1999. The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision RC 50886 by Henry Kamen read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes The author reexamines his original research on the medieval Spanish Inquisition. Includes information on how the Inquisition operated, its trials and punishments, its impact on literature and science, the dispersion of the Jews, and anti-Catholic propaganda. Argues that the Inquisition was not as powerful or cruel as it has often been judged. 1997. The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the Secret History of the KGB RC 49240 by Christopher Andrew and Vasili Mitrokhin read by Ken Kliban 7 cassettes in 2 containers Based on Mitrokhin's twelve-year compilation of smuggled notes on the foreign operations of the KGB. Details the KGB's covert operations in Great Britain and the United States, revealing their extensive spy network and their disinformation efforts aimed at discrediting public figures like Martin Luther King Jr. Bestseller 1999. There Once Was a World: A Nine-Hundred-Year Chronicle of the Shtetl of Eishyshok RC 48086 by Yaffa Eliach read by Suzanne Toren 8 cassettes in 2 containers The author was a young child when the massacre of September 26, 1941, left almost no survivors in her home of Eishyshok- -one of the oldest Jewish settlements in Europe. Her re- creation of the shtetl's history describes community life, which centered around the homes, schools, and synagogues. 1998. Tournament of Shadows: The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia RC 49535 by Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes The authors chronicle the struggle between Great Britain and Russia over control of central Asia, beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing through the cold war. They examine the activities of adventurers, explorers, and statesmen in Tibet, Lhasa, Afghanistan, and surrounding areas, who spied for their respective countries. 1999. Ukraine RC 48410 by Steven Otfinoski read by Norm Thibeault 1 cassette Discusses the history, culture, and geography of the former Soviet republic. Describes the establishment of a new republic in 1991, the continued effects of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion, the renewal of religious traditions, and the economy. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. The Wars of the Roses RC 50186 by Alison Weir read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes In this companion to The Princes in the Tower (RC 40697) Weir recounts the events that plunged fifteenth-century medieval Britain into a bloody struggle for the crown. The House of Lancaster, led by the inept King Henry VI, contended with the able duke of York, Richard Plantagenet. 1995. Who Killed Kirov? The Kremlin's Greatest Mystery RC 50539 by Amy Knight read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes An account of the December 1934 murder of Leningrad Communist party chief and Stalin's close associate Sergei Kirov. Examines Kirov's career in the Soviet political system, events surrounding the murder, and its tragic aftermath. Based on evidence from the Russian archives. 1999.