BRAILLE BOOKS 1993-1994 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington, DC 1994 Press Braille--Nonfiction Adventure The Mirror of the Sea BR 9143 by Joseph Conrad 2 volumes Conrad, who went to sea at age seventeen and rose from apprentice seaman to master in the British merchant service, writes a paean to the sea. He describes, with the voice of a lover, the many moods of the ocean, the loading of cargo, the managing of crews and vessels, and the mysteries of the waters. 1906. Polar Dream BR 9304 by Helen Thayer 2 volumes In 1988, fifty-year-old Thayer and her newly acquired Inuit husky, Charlie, set off for a month-long trek to the North Pole. Forewarned about the ferocity of polar bears, Thayer is dismayed to encounter them regularly but deters them with flares and Charlie. They also face raging windstorms--one so violent that Thayer's supplies are lost and her face is cut by ice until her vision is impaired. 1993. Animals The Best Cat Ever BR 9432 by Cleveland Amory 2 volumes Polar Bear is the New York cat known from _The Cat Who Came for Christmas (BR 7225)_ and _The Cat and the Curmudgeon (BR 8269)_, and writer and animal rights activist Amory is his proud owner. In this final tribute to Polar Bear, Amory mixes reminiscences about his own youth with the bittersweet story of the end of his beloved cat's life after their fourteen years as roommates. Amory has since adopted kitten Tiger Bear. Bestseller 1993. The Cat Who Went to Paris BR 8854 by Peter Gethers 2 volumes Gethers, a publisher and screenwriter, hated cats before his girlfriend presented him with Norton, a small, grey Scottish Fold kitten who takes over his life. Gethers recounts their adventures from vacations on Fire Island to business trips abroad. The cat makes friends with everyone--flight attendants, hotel managers, movie stars, and, finally, Janis, Gethers's true love, of whom Norton approves. 1991. Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog BR 8865 by Paul Ogden 2 volumes Ogden, a deaf professor, discusses the loving working relationship he and his wife have with Chelsea, the professional signal dog they received from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Impressed by CCI's integrity and training methods, Ogden describes the initial two-week orientation, the tasks signal dogs are trained to perform, and the unique quirks that developed as the couple's relationship with Chelsea grew. 1992. Every Living Thing BR 8886 by James Herriot 3 volumes In this sequel to _The Lord God Made Them All (BR 4945)_, Dr. Herriot looks back at his family and his practice after World War II, when he and his partners expanded their care of farm animals to include more and more small animals. He introduces new assistants and villagers, whose various livestock and pets Herriot and his partners treat with new medical techniques, knowledge, common sense, and love. Bestseller 1992. The Hidden Life of Dogs BR 9410 by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas 1 volume Thomas has observed and chronicled the lives of a group of eleven dogs in her household. She began the project while caring for Misha for friends. Following the ever-escaping husky on his remarkably wide-ranging jaunts, Thomas finally concluded that Misha's quests were undertaken solely to meet other dogs. The following years, as she observes the hierarchy and love affairs within the dog group, confirm her belief that what dogs want is each other. Bestseller 1993. Biography From the Deep Woods to Civilization: Chapters in the Autobiography of an Indian BR 8804 by Charles A. Eastman 1 volume The author had a traditional Sioux upbringing. At fifteen he was mainstreamed into white society and went on to earn a medical degree. His autobiography documents his career as a physician and with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. While he seeks a better life for Native Americans, he also urges them to retain the best of their own culture. 1944. The Pigman and Me BR 9267 by Paul Zindel 1 volume Paul Zindel, author of _The Pigman (BR 9275)_ and _Pigman's Legacy (BR 6309)_, writes of the angst, humor, and mishaps that fill the year he spends with his mother and sister on Staten Island. Lacking funds but able to talk a mile a minute, his mother arranges to buy a house with Connie, a single mother with money and a set of zesty twins. Connie's father becomes Zindel's own pigman. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. The Same River Twice: A Memoir BR 9329 by Chris Offutt 2 volumes The author traces his steps from Appalachian Kentucky, on which he turns his back at nineteen, through a decade of shunting across America. Aspiring to become an actor, a painter, a playwright, and a poet, he runs through a series of odd jobs and relationships. Through it all he confronts self-doubts and society's low expectations of him. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. The Story of San Michele BR 8781 by Axel Munthe 4 volumes Although this is the autobiography of a Swedish-born physician with a fashionable practice in Paris, it is also about the lives of his patients and friends, his beloved animals, and the people he meets in his travels. Those journeys often include Italy, where he is so taken with Capri that he builds himself a house there on the site of a ruined chapel--a structure that by all accounts becomes "one of the best-loved houses in the world." 1929. Blindness and Physical Handicaps As the Twig Is Bent BR 9348 edited by Kenneth Jernigan 1 volume The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) presents essays from individuals who discuss aspects of growing up blind. Overcoming others' misconceptions about blindness is the central theme among experiences such as being overprotected as children, deciding whether or not to use a cane, and seeking employment. Contributors range from a seven-year-old boy to the creator of the braille math code. Many stress the importance of NFB in their lives. 1992. Braille Books 1991-1992 BR 9106 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress 2 volumes A catalog of braille books produced during 1991 and 1992 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Separate sections list fiction and nonfiction subject categories. Young adult books are also included. 1992. Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane: Instructions in Cane Travel for Blind People BR 9342 by Thomas Bickford 1 volume The author, blind himself, begins with instructions for novices in cane use and continues with step-by-step advice on walking within buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and dealing with inclement weather. 1993. Chelsea: The Story of a Signal Dog BR 8865 by Paul Ogden 2 volumes Ogden, a deaf professor, discusses the loving working relationship he and his wife have with Chelsea, the professional signal dog they received from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Impressed by CCI's integrity and training methods, Ogden describes the initial two-week orientation, the tasks signal dogs are trained to perform, and the unique quirks that developed as the couple's relationship with Chelsea grew. 1992. Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Primer for Advocates BR 9402 by Eileen L. Ordover and Kathleen B. Boundy 2 volumes An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors. 1991. The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment BR 8816 by Jill Sardegna and Paul T. Otis 6 volumes Provides brief discussions of topics relating to blindness and visual impairment. Subjects range from medical terms, conditions, and procedures to leaders in the blindness field and common misconceptions about blindness. Appendixes cover companies, databases, organizations, educational information, and periodicals. 1991. Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 1992-1994 BR 8803 by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber 6 volumes Comprehensive list of programs that fund grants, fellowships, scholarships, loans, awards, and internships primarily or exclusively for disabled persons or their families. The directory also lists state sources of information on benefits. Includes an annotated bibliography of directories of general financial aid sources. 1992. The Freedom Bell BR 9351 edited by Kenneth Jernigan 1 volume In a collection of essays, individuals discuss aspects of their blindness, and many emphasize the impact that the National Federation of the Blind has had on their lives. The title refers to the bell that is rung at the Louisiana Center for the Blind to celebrate a member's success or an event that may have meaning for all individuals who are blind. One essayist describes her relief at shedding self-imposed limitations and beginning a career. 1992. How Do I Do This When I Can't See What I'm Doing? Information Processing for the Visually Disabled BR 9176 by Gerald Jahoda 1 volume Calling upon his own experiences, the author describes how visually impaired persons can gather and process information, including using computers as assistive devices. He also discusses personal information management systems, jobs and leisure activities, daily living, and organizations that assist visually disabled persons. 1993. International Yearbook of Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals; Volume 1, 1993 BR 9347 by Friends of Libraries for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals in North America, Inc. 2 volumes Volume one of journal designed to "heighten awareness of library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals worldwide" discusses aspects of services in various countries. Includes reports on technology and a chronology of international services. 1993. The Mask of Benevolence: Disabling the Deaf Community BR 9184 by Harlan Lane 4 volumes The author indicts "audists"--people who treat deafness as a disability. Lane, a psychologist specializing in linguistics, opposes limitations on the education of deaf children. He advocates that the hearing establishment learn and support deaf language and recognize the deaf as a minority whose culture enriches the lives of the hearing. 1992. No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement BR 9308 by Joseph P. Shapiro 4 volumes Shapiro examines society's range of prejudices toward disabled individuals--including the insult of marveling over a disabled acquaintance's normality or being amazed when a disabled person chooses not to exploit technology that would "cure" the disability. He then describes the lives of individuals who have been denied even the basic tools and assistance necessary for freedom. 1993. Now I See BR 9370 by Charley Boswell and Curt Anders 2 volumes Boswell tells the story of his life, beginning with being blinded in 1944 and abandoning his hopes for a baseball career. After painful readjustment, he went on to become a successful businessman, father of three children, and National Blind Golf Champion. Boswell's account is based on his conviction that "lives frustrated by physical misfortune can be turned into new directions by new interests." 1969. Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 BR 9194 by United States Government 3 volumes Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992, "to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a national council on disability, the creation of independent living services for older individuals who are blind, and a section dealing with special training projects. 1992. Voyage to the Island BR 9085 by Raija Nieminen 2 volumes Nieminen's deafness advanced slowly during her youth, allowing her to learn her native Finnish, perfect lipreading, and master sign language. When her husband's career takes the family to a Caribbean island for two years, Nieminen's self-confidence diminishes as she struggles with the difficulties English presents to deaf foreigners. Her search for an understanding deaf community leads Nieminen to teach sign language to deaf children. 1990. What You Should Know about Blindness, Services for the Blind, and the Organized Blind Movement BR 9349 edited by Kenneth Jernigan 1 volume This guide published by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) includes information on blindness (definition, causes, and misconceptions) and descriptions of services (books, employment, education, and products) offered through NFB and other agencies. Also discusses the history of NFB, key people in the organization, and NFB special interest divisions. 1992. Careers How to Win the Job You Really Want BR 9057 by Janice Weinberg 4 volumes The author reminds potential employees that they don't just go out and "get" a job, but rather that they must compete for and "win" a job. Aimed at the first-time or reentry job seeker, Weinberg's book includes information on writing resum‚s, identifying potential employers, and effectively handling interviews. She also compares and contrasts similar work in the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. 1989. Classics The Art of Loving BR 8707 by Erich Fromm 1 volume Fromm shows that "love is not a sentiment which can be easily indulged in by anyone," but rather an art that requires knowledge and effort. Fromm believes that by developing one's hidden capacities for love, a person can achieve a rich, productive life. He discusses the love between parent and child, brotherly love, motherly love, erotic love, self-love, and the love of God. 1956. The Compleat Angler BR 9175 by Izaak Walton 2 volumes First published in 1653, this famous discourse on the fine points of fishing is also an essay on the virtues of rural solitude and contemplation. In the dialog between Piscator (fisherman) and Venator (hunter), praise is given to companionship, song, and other simple pleasures of life. 1988. Cymbeline BR 9108 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A seventeenth-century tragicomedy about Cymbeline, a British king, who banishes his daughter Imogen's husband Posthumus in disapproval of their secret marriage. The queen, second wife to the king, connives to arrange a match between Imogen and her own son, Cloten. A series of deceptions cause all to believe Imogen dead, but coincidences lead to some happy reunions. 1965. King Henry VIII BR 9183 by William Shakespeare 3 volumes This historical drama, written in the early seventeenth century, deals with the fall and death of the duke of Buckingham; the question of the king's divorce from the dignified Queen Katherine and his marriage to Anne Bullen; and the disgrace and demise of Cardinal Wolsey. Later, the play turns to Anne's coronation; to the archbishop of Canterbury's success over his enemies; and to the christening of a princess, who becomes Queen Elizabeth I. 1990. The Mis-Education of the Negro BR 9231 by Carter Godwin Woodson 2 volumes Woodson's classic treatise on the education of African Americans. Woodson views the education of African American people as inadequate and designed to perpetuate feelings of racial inferiority. He calls for African Americans to educate themselves in ways that will help solve their particular social problems. Woodson emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge in the education of African Americans. 1933. Pericles, Prince of Tyre BR 9109 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A seventeenth-century romantic drama about the trials of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, who attempts to win the king of Antioch's daughter by solving the monarch's riddle. Upon guessing the king's incestuous relationship with Princess Hesperides, Pericles is banished. He is shipwrecked and marries a foreign princess, who appears to die in childbirth. Years of confusion and mishap precede a joyous family reunion. 1968. Plays, Prose Writings, and Poems BR 9064 by Oscar Wilde 4 volumes First published in 1930, this collection includes "The Picture of Dorian Gray," a novel about a beautiful youth whose portrait has supernatural qualities; "The Importance of Being Earnest," a comic, satirical play about a rakish nobleman; "Lady Windermere's Fan," a comedy of manners; "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," an autobiographical account of Wilde's imprisonment; and other short works of drama, prose, and poetry. 1991. The Ring and the Book BR 8180 by Robert Browning 7 volumes In 1860 Robert Browning discovered a book in a secondhand book stall in Florence, documenting a Roman murder trial in 1698. Around this information he weaves a long narrative poem about Count Guido, the accused; Pompilia, his wife and murder victim; and Pietro and Violante Comparini, parents of Pompilia and also victims of the murderous Guido. The poem describes events from different points of view, varying the guilt or innocence of the characters. 1971. The Tempest BR 9178 by William Shakespeare 3 volumes Early seventeenth-century romantic drama about Prospero, duke of Milan, ousted from his throne by his brother Antonio and banished with his daughter Miranda to a primitive island. Years later, a shipwreck deposits Antonio and his collaborators on the island. Prospero, knowledgeable about magic, releases spellbound spirits who help him undo his usurper. 1987. Titus Andronicus BR 9150 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A late sixteenth-century tragedy about Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general under the empire. Titus returns to the city after his victory over the Goths, bringing the Gothic queen Tamora and her three sons with him. Titus turns his attention to seeking revenge for the atrocities that have been committed against his family. Later, his promises turn to reality in a grotesque and bloody sequence of deception, barbarism, and cruelty. 1967. The Tragedy of Coriolanus BR 9162 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Written in the early seventeenth century, the tragedy deals with Caius Marcius, a haughty Roman general who is given the surname Coriolanus after defeating the Volscians in the battle of Corioli. Persuaded to seek election to the consulship, he is eventually banished from Rome by fickle plebeians. The play records his attempts to get revenge. 1962. The Tragedy of Macbeth BR 9269 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century play. Three witches stir a prophetic brew as they await the return of the Scottish army. The victorious general Macbeth, spurred on by his ambitious wife, murders Duncan, the king, while he is a guest in Macbeth's castle. Once Macbeth sets himself upon this path, he must clear further obstacles. Eventually the desire for power, coupled with mistrust, fear, and anger, leads to one violent act after another. 1959. The Tragedy of Richard II BR 9244 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Historical tragedy and study of kingship first performed in the 1590s. Richard II, a weak and ineffectual king, settles a quarrel and exiles Henry Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, for ten years. He then seizes Henry's property to finance the Irish wars. Henry returns to claim his inheritance, murders the king's supporters, and imprisons Richard. Henry usurps the throne but lives in fear until the deposed Richard is no more. 1962. Troilus and Cressida BR 9218 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A tragedy about lovers during the Trojan Wars, first performed in 1602. Troilus, one of the king of Troy's five sons, is in love with Cressida, the daughter of Calchas, a Trojan priest siding with the Greeks. Calchas, knowing that Troy is about to fall to the Greeks, flees, leaving Cressida to be taken prisoner. Although Cressida vows to remain faithful to Troilus, he witnesses her betrayal. 1966. Twelfth Night; or, What You Will BR 9252 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Turn-of-the-seventeenth-century romantic comedy about twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated by shipwreck. Viola, obliged to masquerade as Cesario, a page in the service of Duke Orsino, acts as the duke's envoy of love to Countess Olivia, who in turn falls in love with Cesario. Meanwhile, Sebastian arrives and, not unhappily, consents to marry the countess. Mistaken identities and some complicated lovers' problems precede a happy reunion. 1960. The Winter's Tale BR 9131 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century tragicomedy about King Leontes of Sicilia, who becomes unjustifiably jealous of his wife, Hermione. The disgraced queen is banished for her attention toward Leontes's honorable friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. Leontes's lack of trust creates disaster in both households and costs him sixteen years of mourning before things are resolved happily for all. 1965. Computers The Brady Guide to Microcomputer Troubleshooting and Maintenance BR 8515 by Henry F. Beechhold 4 volumes Step-by-step guide in nontechnical language to diagnosis of microcomputer problems and suggested cures. Covers hardware and software care, including the tools and techniques needed for their routine maintenance. Provides an introduction to the basics of electronics and computer logic. Explores the insides of a computer and suggests ways to make it work even better. 1987. The Complete Handbook of Personal Computer Communications: All-New Third Edition BR 8359 by Alfred Glossbrenner 4 volumes Explains how, via telephone lines, personal computers can be plugged into a variety of online databases and information services. Describes the hardware and software needed, the costs involved, and the different online services available, such as encyclopedic databases, business and personal information services, and electronic shopping and banking services. 1990. The Computer Buyer's Handbook: How to Select and Buy Personal Computers for Your Home or Business; Second Edition BR 9070 by R. Wayne Parker 3 volumes Provides facts and analyses needed to make well-informed decisions about buying personal computers. Includes information on upgrading as an alternative to purchasing a new system; discusses multimedia PCs, CD-ROM technology, and the laser printer market. Focuses on user understanding of technology and available options rather than on specific models. 1992. Inside the IBM PC and PS/2 BR 8631 by Peter Norton 5 volumes A basic guide to personal computer technology for the novice and experienced user. Norton provides a brief history of the IBM personal computer and compatible computers. He explains what a computer is, describes how it works, and discusses programming using BASIC, Pascal, and assembly language. From an explanation of disk-drive operation, he advances to ROM-BIOS and concludes with suggestions for exploring the PC further. 1990. Using MS-DOS 5 BR 8674 by Que Development Group 7 volumes A tutorial reference for PC users of MS-DOS and IBM DOS versions 3 to 5. Serves as an orientation to personal computers and to the DOS system; covers the DOS commands and concepts essential to the effective management of PC files; provides information about special features, such as a text-file editor and keystroke macros; contains a section with brief descriptions of DOS commands; and includes appendixes summarizing useful information. 1991. Consumerism American Guidance for Seniors BR 8566 by Ken Skala 6 volumes Guide to the financial assistance, benefits, and services needed by senior citizens and their caregivers. Covers federal programs such as Social Security, Medicare, railroad retirement, and veterans' entitlements. Discusses assistance for handicapped people, health insurance, legal records, shelter, medication, and funeral arrangements. Concludes with information on seniors' discounts, travel, and education. 1991. Avoiding the Medicaid Trap: How to Beat the Catastrophic Costs of Nursing-Home Care BR 9191 by Armond D. Budish 4 volumes An attorney who specializes in consumer law outlines legal ways to preserve assets and still qualify for Medicaid. He explains how to pay for long-term care without turning one's house and lifetime savings over to a nursing home. Some strategies are controversial, for example, divorcing a spouse. Includes power-of-attorney forms and model Medicaid trusts. 1990. Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 1992-1994 BR 8803 by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber 6 volumes Comprehensive list of programs that fund grants, fellowships, scholarships, loans, awards, and internships primarily or exclusively for disabled persons or their families. The directory also lists state sources of information on benefits. Includes an annotated bibliography of directories of general financial aid sources. 1992. Future Stuff BR 8819 by Malcolm Abrams and Harriet Bernstein 2 volumes The authors take a look at some useful and also some just-for-fun products that may be available by the year 2000. These include talking gloves that permit communication with deaf persons, bathing suits that change color to reflect the wearer's mood, puddle detectors that can be attached to canes used by blind persons, no-calorie sugar, potato ice cream, biodegradable diapers, and poison ivy vaccine. 1989. Getting the Most for Your Medical Dollar BR 8718 by Charles B. Inlander and Karla Morales 5 volumes Guide for the medical consumer. Includes practical advice on selecting the right health caregivers and checking their credentials, buying health insurance, saving money on prescription drugs, obtaining government services, dealing with hospitals and nursing homes, and asking informed questions. Lists varied resources. 1991. Cooking Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook BR 8895 by Betty Crocker 2 volumes Stressing the importance of what to eat rather than how much, this cookbook guides the reader through steps toward managing a healthy diet. Contains advice on how to lower the amount of cholesterol and fat in recipes that are old favorites, adds nearly 200 new recipes featuring healthy ingredients, and provides useful nutritional information such as calorie count and sodium contents. 1991. Bread Machine Baking: Foolproof Bread and Dessert Perfect Every Time--Seventy-five Recipes Custom-Created for the Twelve Most Popular Bread Machines BR 9257 by Lora Brody and Millie Apter 3 volumes An introduction offers practical advice on equipment, ingredients, techniques, and problems. Recipes range from plain white bread to Zanzibar beignets. Includes a mail-order guide to sources for flours, starters, and organic ingredients. 1993. Family Favorites Made Lighter BR 9229 by _Better Homes and Gardens_ 3 volumes Calorie-, cholesterol-, fat-, and sodium-reduced recipes for home-cooked meals. Includes traditional dishes as well as ethnic fare, and menus for several regional favorites. Provides information about nutrition and the percentage by which classic recipes are made lighter. Includes food exchanges for those who control their weight by this method. Tips for getting started and a brief discussion about healthy eating form an introduction to this book. 1992. Low-Fat Meals BR 9189 by _Better Homes and Gardens_ 2 volumes Cut the fat from old favorites and try new recipes using naturally low-fat ingredients. Includes complete menus that provide no more than the recommended 30 percent or less of one's daily calories from fat, and no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol. Suggestions for computing daily caloric intake, analyzing the fat and cholesterol content of common foods, and reducing sodium. 1990. Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Mrs. Fields BR 9177 by Debbi Fields and the Editors of Time-Life Books 1 volume Debbi Fields, who has been baking cookies since she was thirteen, often experiments with various combinations of ingredients to create new cookies. The recipes here are designed specifically for home baking and include drop, fancy, filled, and bar cookies, as well as cakes, pies, and brownies. Bestseller 1992. Quick and Easy Cook Book BR 9069 by Sunset Books and _Sunset_ Magazine editors 3 volumes This is a collection of fresh-ingredient recipes that can be prepared with minimal time and difficulty. Preparation and cooking time as well as nutritional information, such as amounts of fat and sodium, are noted for each dish. Recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, egg and cheese dishes, pasta, grains, fish, shellfish, poultry, meats, side dishes, and desserts are included. 1991. Crime The Search for the Green River Killer BR 9122 by Carlton Smith and Tomas Guillen 4 volumes In the early 1980s, the Strip in Washington state had become an outdoor sex market. Suddenly women were disappearing--their bodies turning up in the Green River. By the time the third body was found in August 1982, the Green River police department knew a serial killer was responsible. By the end of the 1980s, forty-nine bodies had been found and the police still had no suspects. Violence. Bestseller 1991. The Voices of Rape BR 8833 by Janet Bode 1 volume The author, herself a rape victim, presents a hard-hitting, frank discussion of rape. Included are candid interviews with rapists, survivors, and legal and health professionals. Bode also addresses the issue of how to stop rape and shows that "rape is about human beings, not statistics." Explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1990. Drama Cymbeline BR 9108 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A seventeenth-century tragicomedy about Cymbeline, a British king, who banishes his daughter Imogen's husband Posthumus in disapproval of their secret marriage. The queen, second wife to the king, connives to arrange a match between Imogen and her own son, Cloten. A series of deceptions cause all to believe Imogen dead, but coincidences lead to some happy reunions. 1965. King Henry VIII BR 9183 by William Shakespeare 3 volumes This historical drama, written in the early seventeenth century, deals with the fall and death of the duke of Buckingham; the question of the king's divorce from the dignified Queen Katherine and his marriage to Anne Bullen; and the disgrace and demise of Cardinal Wolsey. Later, the play turns to Anne's coronation; to the archbishop of Canterbury's success over his enemies; and to the christening of a princess, who becomes Queen Elizabeth I. 1990. Long Day's Journey into Night BR 9137 by Eugene O'Neill 2 volumes An autobiographical play set in 1912 in the summer home of a theatrical family isolated from the community by a kind of ingrown misery and a sense of doom. This work was found in manuscript form among the papers left after the playwright's death in l953. 1955. Millennium Approaches: Angels in America; A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Part 1 BR 9377 by Tony Kushner 1 volume Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Action in part one of this epic play takes place in an ever-changing American milieu. The central characters are two young homosexual New Yorkers, a married Mormon couple, and Roy Cohn. The focus shifts from sex to politics to religion. Human relationships, society, and even heaven crack under pressure, until finally an angel appears. Strong language. 1993. Opera as Drama BR 9240 by Joseph Kerman 3 volumes In this updated version of a book originally published more than thirty years ago, Kerman has added an extended preface, a critique of Mozart's _Idomeneo_, and an epilogue on operatic criticism. His revisions and deletions focus mainly on past opinions and critical judgments. He remains committed to the view that in opera the dramatist is the composer and that other musical genres, such as the ballet, achieve drama in their own way. 1988. Pericles, Prince of Tyre BR 9109 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A seventeenth-century romantic drama about the trials of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, who attempts to win the king of Antioch's daughter by solving the monarch's riddle. Upon guessing the king's incestuous relationship with Princess Hesperides, Pericles is banished. He is shipwrecked and marries a foreign princess, who appears to die in childbirth. Years of confusion and mishap precede a joyous family reunion. 1968. The Piano Lesson BR 8832 by August Wilson 1 volume A piano carved with their ancestral figures is causing an uproar in the Charles family. Boy Willie wants to sell the heirloom to buy the farmland his ancestors worked as slaves. His sister Berniece refuses, because their father was murdered for stealing the piano from his old master's family. Other family members, friends, and a ghost round out the cast of this two-act play. Pulitzer Prize winner. 1990. The Tempest BR 9178 by William Shakespeare 3 volumes Early seventeenth-century romantic drama about Prospero, duke of Milan, ousted from his throne by his brother Antonio and banished with his daughter Miranda to a primitive island. Years later, a shipwreck deposits Antonio and his collaborators on the island. Prospero, knowledgeable about magic, releases spellbound spirits who help him undo his usurper. 1987. Titus Andronicus BR 9150 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A late sixteenth-century tragedy about Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general under the empire. Titus returns to the city after his victory over the Goths, bringing the Gothic queen Tamora and her three sons with him. Titus turns his attention to seeking revenge for the atrocities that have been committed against his family. Later, his promises turn to reality in a grotesque and bloody sequence of deception, barbarism, and cruelty. 1967. The Tragedy of Coriolanus BR 9162 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Written in the early seventeenth century, the tragedy deals with Caius Marcius, a haughty Roman general who is given the surname Coriolanus after defeating the Volscians in the battle of Corioli. Persuaded to seek election to the consulship, he is eventually banished from Rome by fickle plebeians. The play records his attempts to get revenge. 1962. The Tragedy of Macbeth BR 9269 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century play. Three witches stir a prophetic brew as they await the return of the Scottish army. The victorious general Macbeth, spurred on by his ambitious wife, murders Duncan, the king, while he is a guest in Macbeth's castle. Once Macbeth sets himself upon this path, he must clear further obstacles. Eventually the desire for power, coupled with mistrust, fear, and anger, leads to one violent act after another. 1959. The Tragedy of Richard II BR 9244 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Historical tragedy and study of kingship first performed in the 1590s. Richard II, a weak and ineffectual king, settles a quarrel and exiles Henry Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, for ten years. He then seizes Henry's property to finance the Irish wars. Henry returns to claim his inheritance, murders the king's supporters, and imprisons Richard. Henry usurps the throne but lives in fear until the deposed Richard is no more. 1962. Troilus and Cressida BR 9218 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A tragedy about lovers during the Trojan Wars, first performed in 1602. Troilus, one of the king of Troy's five sons, is in love with Cressida, the daughter of Calchas, a Trojan priest siding with the Greeks. Calchas, knowing that Troy is about to fall to the Greeks, flees, leaving Cressida to be taken prisoner. Although Cressida vows to remain faithful to Troilus, he witnesses her betrayal. 1966. Twelfth Night; or, What You Will BR 9252 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes Turn-of-the-seventeenth-century romantic comedy about twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated by shipwreck. Viola, obliged to masquerade as Cesario, a page in the service of Duke Orsino, acts as the duke's envoy of love to Countess Olivia, who in turn falls in love with Cesario. Meanwhile, Sebastian arrives and, not unhappily, consents to marry the countess. Mistaken identities and some complicated lovers' problems precede a happy reunion. 1960. The Winter's Tale BR 9131 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century tragicomedy about King Leontes of Sicilia, who becomes unjustifiably jealous of his wife, Hermione. The disgraced queen is banished for her attention toward Leontes's honorable friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. Leontes's lack of trust creates disaster in both households and costs him sixteen years of mourning before things are resolved happily for all. 1965. Education Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Primer for Advocates BR 9402 by Eileen L. Ordover and Kathleen B. Boundy 2 volumes An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities Educa- tion Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors. 1991. The Idea Factory: Learning to Think at MIT BR 9312 by Pepper White 3 volumes After obtaining a master of science from the prestigious technology school, White describes how MIT teaches students to think. He explores how engineers struggle to develop the intuitive and the analytical sides of their minds. He includes human interest stories--mixed with philosophy, problem solving, and warnings--to create an image of MIT's high-pressure environment. Some strong language. 1991. The Mis-Education of the Negro BR 9231 by Carter Godwin Woodson 2 volumes Woodson's classic treatise on the education of African Americans. Woodson views the education of African American people as inadequate and designed to perpetuate feelings of racial inferiority. He calls for African Americans to educate themselves in ways that will help solve their particular social problems. Woodson emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge in the education of African Americans. 1933. Folktakes Native American Stories BR 8773 by Joseph Bruchac 1 volume Native Americans view human relationships with nature in terms of family, with the Earth as mother. This collection of tales and myths from various Native American groups focuses on this relationship. Chapter titles include "Creation," "Earth," "Wind and Weather," and "Plants and Animals." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Navaho Folk Tales BR 8716 by Franc Johnson Newcomb 2 volumes These seventeen related Navaho tales were first collected by the author for her children, but the stories appeal to adults as well. The tales explain how "The People," as the Navaho refer to themselves, ascended to the Fifth World--the present--bringing with them some knowledge, magic, or skill to make this a better world. These are stories of creation and of Navaho respect for all forms of life. 1967. Old Indian Legends BR 8880 by Zitkala-Sa 1 volume First published in 1901. Fourteen Dakota Indian tales originally told in the Lakota language are retold here in English. Some characters, such as Iktomi, the spider fairy who plays tricks on other animals, appear in several stories. Some tales have a moral twist, while others portray Native American culture and traditions. 1985. Raven Tales BR 9147 edited by Peter Goodchild 2 volumes A selection of myths portraying the raven as a mythological figure accompanies a study of tales from a number of cultures. The chapters feature folktales of Native Americans living along the northwest coast and trace some variant tales as far as Asia. The raven commonly plays the role of culture hero, creator, transformer, or trickster in these oral tales. Violence. 1991. Government, Law, and Politics Dream Makers, Dream Breakers: The World of Justice Thurgood Marshall BR 9140 by Carl T. Rowan 5 volumes An anecdote-filled biography of "Mr. Civil Rights," the legendary NAACP counsel and first black Supreme Court justice. Drawing on his forty-year friendship with Marshall and on interviews with his friends, Rowan portrays a driven, earthy, ornery, and gracious man. Rowan includes his own views on other "dream makers" and on several "dream breakers." Strong language. Bestseller 1993. Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress BR 9303 by John L. Jackley 4 volumes For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong language. 1992. Not for Sale at Any Price: How We Can Save America for Our Children BR 9263 by Ross Perot 1 volume The author argues that the country belongs to the people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an application for the United We Stand America organization. Bestseller 1993. Prepare Your Own Will: The National Will Kit BR 9129 by Daniel Sitarz 2 volumes A self-help guide to preparing a legally valid will without using a lawyer. Sitarz, an attorney, cites important reasons for having a will. He outlines step-by-step instructions for planning and preparing a will, disposing of property, naming a beneficiary and an executor, adding specific clauses, signing or changing the final document, and completing a "living" will. State laws and a glossary of legal terms are included. 1991. Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 BR 9194 by United States Government 3 volumes Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992, "to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a national council on disability, the creation of independent living services for older individuals who are blind, and a section dealing with special training projects. 1992. Turmoil and Triumph: My Years as Secretary of State BR 9392 by George P. Shultz 15 volumes Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on United States foreign policy, with emphasis on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. Bestseller 1993. With Justice for None: Destroying an American Myth BR 8705 by Gerry Spence 4 volumes A trial lawyer who gained national recognition in the Karen Silkwood case complains that "little people are entitled to little justice." He discusses the entire legal system from law schools to the judiciary. A lawyer for more than thirty-five years, he targets the problems, emphasizes the lack of justice for those without power or wealth, and proposes ways to reform the system. Some strong language. 1989. Hobbies and Crafts All about Ham Radio BR 9265 by Harry Helms, AA6FW 3 volumes Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement for amateur radio licensees should encourage more people to take up his hobby of ham radio. After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, complex tests, and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new lingo, the regulations, and the technology involved in speaking with other ham operators around the world. 1992. Flea Market Trader: Revised Seventh Edition BR 9082 edited by Sharon and Bob Huxford 4 volumes Gives the approximate value of flea market collectibles from popular milk glass to a signed color photo of Jesse Helms. The prices are intended only as educated guesses. Regional fluctuations, the condition of the item, wholesale prices, and one's bargaining skill, above all, determine the final cost to the shopper. 1991. The Leisure Pen: A Book for Elderwriters BR 9209 by Joyce S. Steward and Mary K. Croft 2 volumes Two writing teachers encourage older adults to begin or to continue writing. After offering tips on choosing a writing place and materials and suggesting some writing warm-ups, the authors present methods, examples, and subjects for various formats--journals, poetry, memoirs, letters, biographies, histories, and stories. An appendix gives hints on punctuation and style. 1988. Humor Anguished English BR 8756 by Richard Lederer 1 volume Lederer--an English teacher, author of the syndicated column "Looking at Language," and language commentator on public radio--has assembled an anthology of accidental assaults upon our language. He gathers bloopers from such written sources as student papers, parents' notes, courtroom records, church bulletins, and newspapers. And he picks up slips of the tongue of the famous and infamous. 1987. Asimov Laughs Again: More Than 700 Favorite Jokes, Limericks, and Anecdotes BR 9115 by Isaac Asimov 3 volumes Nothing is sacred! The author of endless laughs mixes his own humor (often with a Yiddish accent) with that of other sources. And what is so funny? Everything from absentmindedness to the zoo (but not in alphabetical order). One funny story reminds Asimov of another. Occasionally he stops to analyze a joke, to suggest how to tell it well, or to insert bits of himself. Some strong language. 1992. Chicago Days/Hoboken Nights BR 8850 by Daniel Pinkwater 2 volumes In a series of short, humorous essays, the self-proclaimed former wimp describes various cats, women, artists, and incidents in his colorful life. Pinkwater trained as a sculptor, but at the end of his apprenticeship, his mentor told him to be a writer instead. He is known both as a popular author and illustrator of children's books and as a commentator for National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." 1991. Rotten Reviews: A Literary Companion BR 9193 edited by Bill Henderson 1 volume A collection of adverse statements that have been written, said, or reported about literary classics and their authors. For example, Aristophanes referred to Euripides as "a clich‚ anthologist ... and maker of ragamuffin manikins." The editor includes other writers' "further thoughts on the art of reviewing." 1986. The Telephone Booth Indian BR 8855 by A.J. Liebling 2 volumes First published in 1942. Most of these ten essays appeared previously in the _New Yorker_. Liebling describes the antics of glass-door pay-phone entrepreneurs as they conduct their business in the lobbies of Times Square. Too poor to afford legitimate offices, the characters that Liebling celebrates promote or manage everyone from palm readers to sparring partners for boxers in training--whatever brings in a dollar. 1990. Inspiration Dakota: A Spiritual Geography BR 9316 by Kathleen Norris 2 volumes The author, a transplanted New Yorker, returns literally to her family home in the Dakota desert and intellectually to her roots. Norris chronicles her journey, from the perspective of a poet, in a series of essays and interludes, stressing the influence that the people, the church, and the plains have had on her. 1993. The Father of Love BR 8843 by Janette Oke 1 volume A collection of short readings taken from the Love Comes Softly book series featuring Marty and Clark Davis--a young couple living in the Canadian west. Following their lives as they move from youth into old age, Oke has pulled inspirational passages from her books and given them a theme, a summary thought, and an appropriate Biblical passage. 1989. For the Love of God: New Writings by Spiritual and Psychological Leaders BR 9282 edited by Benjamin Shield and Richard Carlson 1 volume Twenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God and tell how their beliefs developed. The editors organize contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life," and "God in Everyday Life." 1990. Hope for the Troubled Heart BR 9133 by Billy Graham 2 volumes Graham examines the sense of helplessness that he encounters in people all over the world. He claims that experts in every field agree that the most vital human need is hope. Drawing upon his experience in the ministry, he addresses loneliness, stress, illness, depression, death, and tragedy. He offers the promise of hope in the midst of human suffering. 1991. Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now BR 9378 by Maya Angelou 1 volume A collection of short essays in which Angelou discusses the value of charity, her faith in God, and the deaths of loved ones. She shares her thoughts on discovering an authentic personal style, the insidious effects of racism, and pregnancy as an experience shared by a woman and her mate. Angelou also includes reminiscences of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas; of being a single mother; and of dancing with Alvin Ailey. 1993. Journalism and the Media The Editor, the Bluenose, and the Prostitute: H.L. Mencken's History of the _Hatrack_ Censorship Case BR 8834 by H.L. Mencken 2 volumes H.L. Mencken's account of the legal defense of Herbert Asbury's story "Hatrack," which, after its appearance in the April 1916 issue of the _American Mercury_, came under attack for its depiction of a small-town prostitute. This volume marks one of the major episodes in Mencken's lifelong battle against puritanism in America. 1988. See, I Told You So BR 9352 by Rush H. Limbaugh III 4 volumes Aware that he is referred to as a "hate-monger, bigot, misogynist, and homophobe," outspoken, ultraconservative radio talk show host Limbaugh continues to present and defend his opinions. "Feminism was established so that unattractive women could have easier access to the mainstream of society" and "The Earth's ecosystem is not fragile, and humans are not capable of destroying it" are examples of these views. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Thinking Out Loud: On the Personal, the Political, the Public, and the Private BR 9228 by Anna Quindlen 2 volumes The third woman to write an op-ed column for the _New York Times_ presents a collection of her essays written since 1990. Arranging her pieces in four categories--Unsolicited Opinions, Kids and Animals, On the News, and Women's Rites--Quindlen touches on such subjects as abortion, AIDS, teen violence, Clarence Thomas, and traveling with children. Bestseller 1993. The Way Things Ought to Be BR 9107 by Rush H. Limbaugh III 3 volumes Limbaugh, host of a radio talk show heard on more than 500 stations, provides a look at his personal life and what has influenced him, and he discusses where he stands on political and social issues. His topics include the state of the union, abortion, AIDS, condoms, Rodney King, the earth, homelessness, religion, and "Gorbasms." Bestseller 1992. Language and Linguistics Anguished English BR 8756 by Richard Lederer 1 volume Lederer--an English teacher, author of the syndicated column "Looking at Language," and language commentator on public radio--has assembled an anthology of accidental assaults upon our language. He gathers bloopers from such written sources as student papers, parents' notes, courtroom records, church bulletins, and newspapers. And he picks up slips of the tongue of the famous and infamous. 1987. The Berlitz Self-Teacher: Italian BR 8667 by Berlitz Schools of Languages of America, Inc. 4 volumes An Italian-language study guide in forty-two lessons designed for the student working alone. Stressing oral practice, the guide presents each lesson as a conversational dialog incorporating vocabulary and grammatical points. Each sentence is followed by a pronunciation guide and English translation. Questions follow each lesson, and where appropriate, tips on Italian customs are given. 1950. Handbook of American Idioms and Idiomatic Usage BR 8603 by Harold C. Whitford and Robert J. Dixson 3 volumes Lists and defines more than 5,000 common idiomatic phrases and constructions of American English, such as "bring home the bacon," "keep one's cool," "pinch hit for," "three sheets to the wind," and thousands more. Dedicated especially to students of English as a second language. 1973 Language in Thought and Action, Fifth Edition BR 9305 by S.I. and Alan R. Hayakawa 3 volumes This revision of a standard work on semantics reflects changes in culture and technology over the course of the four decades since the book's first publication. The authors' stated goal is for the reader to "think more clearly, to speak and to write more effectively, and to listen and to read with greater understanding." 1990. Modern English: A Practical Reference Guide BR 8090 by Marcella Frank 6 volumes This guide, written by a specialist in English as a second language, gives a comprehensive description of English usage and sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on facts of usage rather than grammatical analysis. 1972. Literature, Speeches, and Letters Books That Changed the World BR 8730 by Robert B. Downs 4 volumes By distilling the essential ideas of books that have had the greatest influence, both for good and evil, and by placing such books in the context of their time, the author explores the effect they have had on western religious thought, culture, law, literature, science, and virtually every aspect of civilization. 1983. Broken Vessels BR 8846 by Andre Dubus 2 volumes Dubus describes his thirteen-year personal and domestic rite-of-passage in these autobiographical essays. He reveals how he challenged the faith acquired during his Catholic upbringing in a Cajun-Creole section of Louisiana, the contradictions he feels as an American male, how he copes with the physical handicap that he sustained in a serious accident, and the difficulties of being a writer and being human. 1991. The Death of Literature BR 8640 by Alvin Kernan 3 volumes The decline of literature's high cultural role during the age of print results from the rise of the electronic age. Attacks from academic critics promoting theories of deconstruction have also been devastating. How will literature survive? Kernan states that "whatever literature will be in the future, it will inescapably depend on reading and talking about books." 1990. The Great Code: The Bible and Literature BR 9103 by Northrop Frye 3 volumes A professor of English literature examines the Old and New Testaments as repositories of myth and metaphor and shows how this basic knowledge can enhance the reading of Western literature. He discusses the language people use in talking about the Bible and emphasizes its structural unity. 1982. Less than One: Selected Essays BR 8784 by Joseph Brodsky 4 volumes Begins with an autobiographical essay on Brodsky's early years and ends with one about his parents. Between are essays on the literary tradition and political climate of the Soviet Union, from which he was exiled in 1972. But mostly he writes about poetry and poets, touching on his decision to begin writing in English. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature and was named Poet Laureate of the United States. 1986. The Making of Middlebrow Culture BR 8898 by Joan Shelley Rubin 4 volumes Examines the emergence of American middlebrow culture. The author claims that efforts to study the extremes, ranging from the avant-garde and the intelligentsia to the popular consumer, have largely ignored the curious mix of a middle culture with commercialism. Rubin chronicles the introduction of newspaper book review sections, the Book-of-the-Month Club, the rise of "outline" series, the "great books" movement, and the radio programs about books. 1992. Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter BR 9087 by Simone de Beauvoir 4 volumes In this initial volume of her autobiography, the French author traces the first twenty-one years of her life and provides insights into the development of her philosophy. As an adolescent she seeks to shed her family's bourgeois values while struggling to find acceptance for her ideas in a climate generally unreceptive to female intellectuals. She meets Sartre at the Sorbonne and begins their lifelong friendship. 1959. Mixed Moss: The Journal of the Arthur Ransome Society, Volume 1, Number 3, 1992 BR 8889 edited by Roger Wardale 1 volume The third issue of _Mixed Moss_ includes feature articles about a wide variety of topics, a section titled "Events" that reports on activities of the society and its members, and a section titled "Little-known Ransome" that includes a 1934 autobiographical sketch. The book also contains reviews of books about Ransome and his work, and brief reports from the regions. 1992. A Noel Perrin Sampler BR 9139 by Noel Perrin 2 volumes This Cambridge-educated native New Yorker is learning the rural ways of New England. In the process, which has now lasted well over thirty years, he has written about his experiences, ranging in place from the library to the barn, and in subject from a lampoon on poetic research to hints on saving a marriage. Nothing is sacred. Perrin takes on the pillars of academe as readily as he does his neighbors, finding a penchant for the same human foibles in each. 1991. The Oxford Book of Essays BR 8771 edited by John Gross 6 volumes This anthology of 140 essays, written over four centuries by American and English practitioners of the art, covers topics large and small--truth, getting up on cold mornings, wasps, the departure of a guest, being the right size, symmetry and repetition, Gandhi, and movies on television. And each somehow fits Dr. Johnson's definition of an essay as a "loose sally of the mind." 1991. Plays, Prose Writings, and Poems BR 9064 by Oscar Wilde 4 volumes First published in 1930, this collection includes "The Picture of Dorian Gray," a novel about a beautiful youth whose portrait has supernatural qualities; "The Importance of Being Earnest," a comic, satirical play about a rakish nobleman; "Lady Windermere's Fan," a comedy of manners; "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," an autobiographical account of Wilde's imprisonment; and other short works of drama, prose, and poetry. 1991. Rotten Reviews: A Literary Companion BR 9193 edited by Bill Henderson 1 volume A collection of adverse statements that have been written, said, or reported about literary classics and their authors. For example, Aristophanes referred to Euripides as "a clich‚ anthologist ... and maker of ragamuffin manikins." The editor includes other writers' "further thoughts on the art of reviewing." 1986. Ship's Log: Events of the 1992 A.G.M. of the Arthur Ransome Society and News of Other Happenings BR 8828 by Arthur Ransome Society 1 volume Report on the 1992 annual general meeting of the Arthur Ransome Society, held in Great Britain from May 22-24. Includes "From the Admiral's Staff" (annual reports from the chairperson, secretary, and committees); "News from the Tribes" (reports from the Southwest Region, Scottish Region, and so forth); announcements of upcoming events; and summaries of events held during the meeting. 1992. Marriage and Sex Are You the One for Me? Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's Wrong BR 9242 by Barbara De Angelis 3 volumes Author questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies ten types of relationships that won't work and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. Bestseller 1992. The Kinsey Institute New Report on Sex: What You Must Know to Be Sexually Literate BR 9061 by June M. Reinisch and Ruth Beasley 7 volumes In the fall of 1989 the Kinsey Institute surveyed 1,974 American adults to ascertain their "sexual literacy." Fifty-five percent failed to answer half the questions correctly. This text, a supplement to Dr. Kinsey's original work published in the 1940s, provides easily understood information about human sexuality. 1990. Wedding Readings: Centuries of Writing and Rituals on Love and Marriage BR 8743 selected by Eleanor Munro 2 volumes A collection of secular and sacred passages suitable for use in both Christian and Jewish weddings. The selections, which can be used by the couple and their families to provide a personal touch to the celebration, include selections from wedding ceremonies, poetry, love songs, and classical literature. 1989. Medicine and Health Diabetes Mellitus: A Practical Handbook BR 8848 by Sue K. Milchovich and Barbara Dunn-Long 2 volumes A registered dietician and an educator, with the help of health professionals, provide a guide for diabetes patients, most of whom essentially manage their own care. Of special interest to the newly diagnosed diabetic, the book covers such practical information as following a meal plan, monitoring glucose levels, and administering medication. 1990. The Diabetic's Book: All Your Questions Answered BR 8690 by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey 2 volumes The authors, who know firsthand about life with diabetes, speak to every type of diabetic--Type I or Type II, young or old, in or out of control. They discuss how diabetes affects emotions, diet, health, and daily life; describe the differences between types of diabetes; and offer advice on how to help family and friends understand your diabetes. 1990. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible BR 9124 by Earl Mindell 2 volumes In a companion volume to _Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible (BR 4849)_, herbalist and pharmacist Mindell, who has a Ph.D. in nutrition, discusses the benefits, cautions, and dosages for various herbs. In addition to his "hot hundred" herbs, Mindell includes traditional favorites, herbs from around the world, and herb teas. Chapters also cover aromatherapy, herbal beauty techniques, and answers to specific health problems. 1992. Everybody's Guide to Chiropractic Health Care BR 9113 by Nathaniel Altman 2 volumes The author explains the basic ideas and treatments that make up chiropractic care. Following a history of the profession, including its struggle for acceptance by the medical community, Altman describes how to become an educated consumer. He discusses obtaining proper spinal adjustment and relief from pain, and he provides tips for maintaining the benefits enjoyed by good chiropractic health. 1990. Forty Something Forever: A Consumer's Guide to Chelation Therapy and Other Heart-Savers BR 9401 by Harold and Arline Brecher 4 volumes Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous infusions of EDTA, a synthetic substance. The Brechers discuss the controversy surrounding the treatment and describe conditions EDTA has been used for (heart problems and diabetes being two). They also compare this therapy with conventional treatments and stress maintaining health after therapy. 1992. Getting the Most for Your Medical Dollar BR 8718 by Charles B. Inlander and Karla Morales 5 volumes Guide for the medical consumer. Includes practical advice on selecting the right health caregivers and checking their credentials, buying health insurance, saving money on prescription drugs, obtaining government services, dealing with hospitals and nursing homes, and asking informed questions. Lists varied resources. 1991. The Light Book: How Natural and Artificial Light Affect Our Health, Mood, and Behavior BR 9268 by Jane Wegscheider Hyman 2 volumes Hyman describes the roles she believes natural light and light therapy play in insomnia, eating disorders, alcoholism, stress, infertility, depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and general health and growth. She explains the daily and monthly biological rhythms tied to the sun and the moon, and the role of the hormone melatonin. 1990. Light Up and Live: An Intelligent Guide to Safer Smoking BR 9098 by Jim McCormick 1 volume The author, who acknowledges the dangers of smoking, addresses those who will continue to smoke no matter what prohibitions or risks exist. He suggests ways of reducing dangers through a personal regimen of vitamins and minerals, exercise, and diet. 1989. Standard First Aid BR 9246 by American Red Cross 2 volumes This manual, used in the American Red Cross Standard First Aid course, outlines medical emergency treatments. Included are techniques to assist victims of choking, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, wounds, shock, burns, poisoning, bites, extremes of heat or cold, and sudden illnesses. Updates the 1973 edition _(BR 2479)_. 1993. Take Charge of Your Diabetes: A Guide for Care BR 9299 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1 volume How to manage life so that one can enjoy good health, even with a serious disease. This manual stresses the need to balance activity, food, and medication; the prevention of diabetes-related problems; and action to take if problems occur. And it contains practical ideas for keeping track of important facts that should be discussed with health care providers. 1991. Will It Hurt the Baby? BR 9369 by Richard S. Abrams 4 volumes Discussion of generic medications includes common brand names, possible maternal side effects or problems if used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and alternatives to each medication, if known. Abrams also examines possible environmental or occupational dangers during pregnancy and discusses the impact of a variety of medical problems (such as diabetes or cancer) on pregnancy. 1990. Music Alberta Hunter: A Celebration in Blues BR 9092 by Frank C. Taylor and Gerald Cook 3 volumes Biography of legendary blues singer Alberta Hunter, who died in 1984 at the age of eighty-nine. Begins with Hunter growing up poor and black in Memphis and moves on to her success with European audiences, as she sang to packed houses in Paris and London. Hunter was hard working, tough, and intensely private. 1987. Chadwick: Yankee Composer BR 8900 by Victor Fell Yellin 3 volumes George Whitefield Chadwick, like most classically trained musicians before World War II, received a German education. Upon his return to the United States, his music was performed more frequently than that of most Americans of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This biography traces his life and work as an innovative teacher and a composer of music with a distinctly American twist. 1990. Copland: 1900 through 1942 BR 9225 by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis 4 volumes This autobiographical memoir draws heavily from oral history interviews, interspersed with reminiscences by Copland's colleagues and friends, put into perspective by Perlis's interludes. The volume covers the early years in the life and career of this American composer, who was born in 1900. 1984. Copland: Since 1943 BR 9226 by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis 5 volumes This volume begins with Copland pondering how to get involved in World War II and follows the format of recollections and interludes begun in _Copland: 1900 through 1942 (BR 9225)_. A joyous time follows when his well-known _Appalachian Spring_, commissioned by the Library of Congress, is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for music on the day that victory in Europe is declared. 1989. Listen to the Music: A Self-Guided Tour through the Orchestral Repertoire BR 8817 by Jonathan D. Kramer 9 volumes Describes in nontechnical language 290 of the most frequently heard orchestral works. Helps the reader to understand and enjoy the music by describing the distinctive features of each piece in the context of the composer's life and work. Arranged alphabetically by composer. Includes a glossary of foreign and musical terms with brief definitions. 1988. Listening Out Loud: Becoming a Composer BR 8749 by Elizabeth Swados 2 volumes The author describes not only how to develop a career as a composer but also how to make music a way of life. As a successful composer of widely divergent musical styles, Swados encourages students to explore many alternatives. She also guides the young composer through practical considerations, including getting a good technical foundation, rewriting, marketing, and other realities of a creative life. 1988. Mozart BR 9172 by Marcia Davenport 3 volumes First published in 1932 and revised in 1956 on the bicentenary of the Austrian composer's birth. This book follows the publication of Mozart's letters and a new index to his works. This portrait of the child prodigy, who grew up in a talented family and developed into a musical genius, combines documented facts about his career with imaginary conversations. 1956. Opera as Drama BR 9240 by Joseph Kerman 3 volumes In this updated version of a book originally published more than thirty years ago, Kerman has added an extended preface, a critique of Mozart's _Idomeneo_, and an epilogue on operatic criticism. His revisions and deletions focus mainly on past opinions and critical judgments. He remains committed to the view that in opera the dramatist is the composer and that other musical genres, such as the ballet, achieve drama in their own way. 1988. Philosophy The Ethics of Ambiguity BR 8759 by Simone de Beauvoir 1 volume First published in 1948 by the French feminist, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher. This brief position paper sums up her thinking about existentialism--the twentieth-century philosophy that centers on existence and the freedom and responsibility of the individual. First, de Beauvoir discusses the absurdity of the human condition. She then outlines the positive aspects of ambiguity, concluding with an analysis of ethical choices. 1976. Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals BR 9233 by Iris Murdoch 6 volumes A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy, particularly metaphysics, and theology for guidance in living a moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art, literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious choices that human beings make in daily living. 1992. Recent Philosophers BR 8754 by John Passmore 2 volumes A retired professor provides a survey of the major developments in Anglo-American philosophy since the mid-1960s. He chronicles the explosion of writing in the field, the split with mathematical logic, the involvement with linguistics, and the ongoing disagreements among philosophers. He states that "this is a descriptive, informal, necessarily summary account of some recent controversies, not a deep analysis or a final judgment." 1985. Poetry _In Memoriam_, _Maud_, and Other Poems BR 9065 by Alfred Tennyson 3 volumes "In Memoriam" is a series of poems inspired by the changing moods of the author's regret for his dead friend. It describes the gradual transformation of this sorrow into a wider love of God and humanity. "Maud" is a monodrama in which the narrator, a man of morbid temperament, describes significant events in his life. This collection also includes some of Tennyson's best-known works, such as "The Charge of the Light Brigade." 1974. My Heart Soars BR 9365 by Chief Dan George 1 volume First published in 1974, this collection contains poems, essays, prayers, and words of advice and wisdom by a native of North America. Chief George suggests that "when a man does what needs to be done, he does not know the meaning of time." And, "the sunlight does not leave its marks on the grass. So we, too, pass silently." 1989. On the Pulse of Morning BR 9188 by Maya Angelou 1 volume The poem created and read by noted African-American poet Maya Angelou for President William Jefferson Clinton's inauguration on January 20, 1993. She speaks of a rock, a river, and a tree as symbols of a land once inhabited by now-extinct species. The messages that these symbols deliver through the ages is that each dawn brings new hope, especially the morning whose pulse can be felt on "this fine day." Bestseller 1993. The Ring and the Book BR 8180 by Robert Browning 7 volumes In 1860 Robert Browning discovered in a secondhand book stall in Florence a book documenting a Roman murder trial in 1698. Around this information he weaves a long narrative poem about Count Guido, the accused; Pompilia, his wife and murder victim; and Pietro and Violante Comparini, parents of Pompilia and also victims of the murderous Guido. The poem describes events from different points of view, varying the guilt or innocence of the characters. 1971. Psychology and Self-Help Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy BR 9097 by David D. Burns 4 volumes Cognitive therapy is a method of depression treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Burns believes that sufferers from less-than-severe forms of the illness can use this method to treat themselves by recognizing and rejecting distorted thought patterns. Includes case examples and self-evaluation methods. 1980. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships BR 9230 by John Gray 3 volumes Therapist Gray describes what he perceives to be fundamental differences in how men and women communicate. Provided are instructions on translating what the other sex is saying and responding in an appropriate manner to improve relationships. Bestseller 1992. Solving the Self-Esteem Puzzle: A Guide for Moving from Piece to Peace BR 8841 by Deborah Melaney Hazelton 1 volume A blind mental-health counselor offers advice on improving self-awareness, focusing on the effect self-esteem has on personal relationships, on how we feel about our environment, and on life's meaning. She guides the reader through introspective examination of the component parts of life, endeavoring to fit the puzzle pieces together. Contains explicit sexual terms. 1991. A World Waiting to Be Born: Civility Rediscovered BR 9219 by M. Scott Peck 4 volumes Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Religion Are You Running with Me, Jesus? A Spiritual Companion for the 1990s BR 8776 by Malcolm Boyd 1 volume A collection of meditations on topics of concern for the 1990s--AIDS, the homeless, the environment, and nursing homes. A 1965 version of these prayer-like fragments became an immediate bestseller. Boyd retains some sections and adds updated material for spiritual reflection and renewal at home, at work, and on various occasions. 1990. The Bestiary of Christ BR 9095 by Louis Charbonneau-Lassay and D.M. Dooling 3 volumes Abridged version of work first published in France in 1940. Meditations on the symbolic meaning of animals in religious literature. The author researched artwork and documents from sources as diverse as ancient Egypt and the Renaissance, examining real and imagined animals from all parts of the world. 1991. Daily Reflections BR 8872 by Helen Steiner Rice and Virginia J. Ruehlmann 1 volume Bible scriptures are combined with inspirational poetry in this collection of meditations. Chapter themes include "Prayer," "Faith," "Peace," and "New Beginnings." Each selection ends with a brief prayer by Virginia J. Ruehlmann. 1990. The Desire of Ages: The Conflict of the Ages Illustrated in the Life of Christ BR 8432 by Ellen G. White 7 volumes By retelling the Biblical story of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, the author describes the age-old struggle between good and evil. Her purpose is to help the reader meet Jesus face-to-face and to know him as a compassionate friend and helpful companion. 1940. Do Children Need Religion? How Parents Today Are Thinking about the Big Questions BR 9361 by Martha Fay 2 volumes Fay interviews parents who are pondering how to deal with religion and their offspring. When ambivalent regarding organized religion, should parents insist their children have the same religious upbringing they did? If not, how do they deal with difficult "religious" questions, how can they ensure a moral upbringing, and how can they replace the identity element? 1993. The Double Vision: Language and Meaning in Religion BR 9060 by Northrop Frye 1 volume The author contrasts the physical or natural view of language, nature, time, and God with the spiritual or religious one. Using similes, often from music, and metaphors taken from poetry, Frye shows how the single, natural vision is impoverishing and ultimately destroys all that makes sense. The double vision that can be created in our minds and hearts, on the other hand, makes everything possible through love. 1991. ECKANKAR: The Key to Secret Worlds BR 8737 by Paul Twitchell 2 volumes The science of Eckankar shows how to free the soul from the body and allow it to travel to other places, or even other dimensions. Twitchell, who was an ECK master, presents accounts of how others have left their human bodies, and provides a step-by-step account of the four techniques--the emotional, the sound, the secret, and the master--by which a person might attain soul projection and a nearness to God. 1987. The Power of Positive Living BR 8765 by Norman Vincent Peale 3 volumes Peale considers himself a happy person and is concerned about people who are not. In this book, he offers help for those who want to turn their lives around. Using letters, anecdotes, and examples gleaned from his counseling experiences, Peale offers ways in which people can conquer their fears, triumph over adversity, and transform their lives through faith in God. 1990 Voices of Silence: Lives of the Trappists Today BR 8789 by Frank Bianco 2 volumes After the death of his son left photojournalist Bianco angry with God, an assignment about Trappist monks began an emotional healing process for the author and grew into five years of living with and observing the cloistered Trappist lifestyle. Bianco's descriptions of the monks' personalities and histories have been "blended" to preserve their privacy. Some strong language. 1991. The Wind of Change BR 8760 by Harold Klemp 1 volume Eckankar (ECK) refers to soul travel outside the body. Klemp, who became an ECK master in 1981, writes of his ECK experiences and provides answers to how Eckankar can help people with the "right now" in their lives. His collection of stories about the daily miracles of Divine Spirit shows how ECK works and how it helps individuals through hard times. 1980. Science, Technology, and Space Before the Sun Dies: The Story of Evolution BR 8724 by Roy A. Gallant 2 volumes A comprehensive introduction to the study of evolution. Beginning with a chapter that explains the scientific definition of living matter, Gallant proceeds to discuss the formation and evolution of the universe, the galaxies, and the physical Earth. He presents early and later ideas of how life began on Earth, and he discusses fossil footprints and genetic theory. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1989. Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit BR 8792 by Al Gore 4 volumes For more than twenty-five years, Senator Gore of Tennessee has searched for an understanding of and solutions to the worldwide ecological crisis. Among other concerns, he cites the destruction of the ozone layer, the devastation of tropical rain forests, the increase of water pollution, and the harmful effects of insecticides. He recommends a global Marshall Plan to save the environment. 1992. Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio BR 9073 by Tom Lewis 5 volumes Portrait of three American pioneers of radio--Lee de Forest, inventor of the vacuum tube; Edwin Howard Armstrong, creator of transmitter and amplification devices and the FM system; and David Sarnoff, who made RCA into a corporate giant. Chronicles the struggles among these individuals, along with the development of radio from a primitive wireless communication system to its golden age in the 1930s and 1940s. 1991. Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage BR 9320 by William Rathje and Cullen Murphy 3 volumes A summary of the research conducted and discoveries made over the course of two decades by the University of Arizona Garbage Project archaeologists, who feel that "if we can come to understand our discards then we will better understand the world in which we live." Their sites are landfills and, for more demographic clarity, individual garbage containers. The authors also discuss recycling. 1992. Social Sciences The Art of Loving BR 8707 by Erich Fromm 1 volume Fromm shows that "love is not a sentiment which can be easily indulged in by anyone," but rather an art that requires knowledge and effort. Fromm believes that by developing one's hidden capacities for love, a person can achieve a rich, productive life. He discusses the love between parent and child, brotherly love, motherly love, erotic love, self-love, and the love of God. 1956. Don't Know Much about Geography: Everything You Need to Know about the World but Never Learned BR 9163 by Kenneth C. Davis 3 volumes The author of _Don't Know Much about History (BR 8627)_ picks another subject in which Americans display a lack of knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and current names of countries, and members of the United Nations. Bestseller 1992. Refuse to Stand Silently By: An Oral History of Grass Roots Social Activism in America, 1921-64 BR 9132 edited by Eliot Wigginton 4 volumes The compiler of this oral history, the originator of _Foxfire_ magazine, groups contributors into categories defined by social action experience and date. But there the similarity ends. Individual narrators, such as Rosa Parks and Pete Seeger, recall personal reactions to injustice and the critical points at which each took an active stance. 1991. The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions BR 8790 by Thorstein Veblen 3 volumes The author sets forth the theory that the monied leisure class is the one by which many people set their standards of living. Veblen, however, criticizes people for their belief in these canons of taste, education, dress, and culture, since he feels that it is not necessary for people to prove they are better than their neighbors. 1912. Women, Minorities, and Unions in the Public Sector BR 8758 by Norma M. Riccucci 3 volumes The author analyzes the relationship of women and minorities to public sector unions, as well as the influence of unions on the wage and employment opportunities of women and minorities. Also includes discussions of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs, women in uniformed service jobs, and unions and comparable worth. 1990. Sports and Recreation The Best American Sports Writing, 1992 BR 9127 edited by Thomas McGuane 4 volumes Each article in this anthology is by a professional writer, although not all are sports writers. For instance, humorist Dave Barry analyzes pro basketball with his barroom companions, while poet Sydney Lea relates happy hours spent hunting grouse. The emphasis is on star players, such as Roger Maris and Brett Hull, even though some stories depict activities such as bird-watching or attending a rodeo. Strong language and violence. 1992. The Compleat Angler BR 9175 by Izaak Walton 2 volumes First published in 1653, this famous discourse on the fine points of fishing is also an essay on the virtues of rural solitude and contemplation. In the dialog between Piscator (fisherman) and Venator (hunter), praise is given to companionship, song, and other simple pleasures of life. 1988. Days of Grace: A Memoir BR 9277 by Arthur Ashe and Arnold Rampersad 3 volumes A reserved man despite his fame, late tennis champion Arthur Ashe described the difficulty of being forced to go public with the announcement that he had contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion four years earlier. Even after two heart surgeries, brain surgery, and the AIDS diagnosis, Ashe considered himself a "fortunate, blessed man." He discusses these blessings--his family, career, and beliefs. Bestseller 1993. Gretzky: An Autobiography BR 9359 by Wayne Gretzky and Rick Reilly 2 volumes The "Great One" chronicles his first three decades, with the help of a _Sports Illustrated_ writer. The Canadian hockey player learned to skate on a backyard rink at age two and went on to a career that brought numerous awards, including the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, before he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. Gretzky also discusses his youth, his family life, and his marriage to a Hollywood actress. 1990. Travel Easy Access to National Parks: The Sierra Club Guide for People with Disabilities BR 9223 by Wendy Roth and Michael Tompane 4 volumes Guide on accessibility to national parks for people who are visually or hearing impaired or anyone with mobility concerns. The authors discuss preparing for park visits, offer specific advice on fifteen parks and general information on parks in every region, and list park recreation support groups. 1992. Exploring Shenandoah National Park BR 9273 by Patressa Kearns 1 volume Kearns explains that Shenandoah National Park is within the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are part of the wide-spread Appalachian Mountains system. What is now the park was once cleared, farmed, and devastated. Restored by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the area is now a natural habitat for a variety of animals and plant life. Kearns discusses the many ways visitors can enjoy the park's amenities. 1992. Route 66: The Mother Road BR 8600 by Michael Wallis 2 volumes Route 66 stretches from Chicago, through eight states and three time zones, to end more than 2,400 miles away in Santa Monica. Wallis looks back on his travels along "the Mother Road" and conjures up images of Steinbeck, Will Rogers, Woody Guthrie, Mickey Mantle, and Jack Kerouac, as well as thousands of waitresses, state cops, service station attendants, fry cooks, truckers, and station wagons full of kids. 1990. Somewheres East of Suez BR 8810 by Tristan Jones 2 volumes In this third installment of an ongoing saga, intrepid Welsh sailor Tristan Jones, who has only one leg, recounts his journey from Istanbul to Thailand, where he establishes the Atlantis Society, a school for handicapped youths. Follows _The Improbable Voyage (BR 7089)_. 1988. U.S. History Aristocrats of Color: The Black Elite, 1880-1920 BR 8661 by Willard B. Gatewood 7 volumes Class has always been a powerful force in African-American society. Gates presents a scholarly study of elite black society, whose criteria for membership included "family background, good breeding, occupation, respectability, and color." He writes of elite blacks across the nation, focusing on Washington, D.C., the "capital of the colored aristocracy." He also includes a comprehensive study of Senator Blanche K. Bruce. 1990. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West BR 8720 by Dee Alexander Brown 4 volumes A profusely documented account of how Native Americans were driven from their homelands in the years 1860-1890. Told from the Native American perspective through the words of their leaders from records of treaty councils and meetings. Ends with the Wounded Knee massacre, Christmas 1890, when the cavalry killed more than 150 unarmed Native Americans, including children. 1970. Cow People BR 8805 by J. Frank Dobie 2 volumes The late historian has written a chronicle of the old-time Texas ranchers and their customs. Written in the natural rhythm of spoken language, it is an affectionate and nostalgic remembrance of the life he lived and those who lived it with him. 1964. The Fifties BR 9337 by David Halberstam 8 volumes As the 1950s were the first decade immortalized by television, the author uses the images that appeared on home screens to support his perception that events made the decade far more rebellious than the benign period often portrayed. Challenging the myth of the "innocent" generation, Halberstam examines political, economic, and social highlights of the era, citing familiar experiences and famous people from Marilyn Monroe to Joseph McCarthy. Bestseller 1993. "I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (Warren Harding) BR 9213 by Richard Shenkman 2 volumes Nothing is immune to closer examination--not the religion of our forefathers, not our patriotic symbols, not the image of women in history, and most certainly not politics--the source of so many of our myths. Shenkman pokes holes in hallowed legends and trivia alike. 1991. Liberty in Expansion, 1760-1850: Liberty in America; 1600 to the Present, Volume 2 BR 8761 by Oscar and Lilian Handlin 7 volumes Second in a series on the concept of liberty in American history. Examines the people and events shaping the nation from the Revolution through the Abolitionist movement, against the background of expansion. Shows how the common people sought to protect their rights without sacrificing personal liberty. Sequel to _Liberty and Power: 1600-1760 (BR 6791)_. 1989. Refuse to Stand Silently By: An Oral History of Grass Roots Social Activism in America, 1921-64 BR 9132 edited by Eliot Wigginton 4 volumes The compiler of this oral history, the originator of _Foxfire_ magazine, groups contributors into categories defined by social action experience and date. But there the similarity ends. Individual narrators, such as Rosa Parks and Pete Seeger, recall personal reactions to injustice and the critical points at which each took an active stance. 1991. Seeds of Change: A Quincentennial Commemoration BR 8726 edited by Herman J. Viola and Carolyn Margolis 3 volumes Companion volume to the Smithsonian exhibition. Both the Old and the New Worlds were affected by Columbus's discovery of the Americas. For example, the horse and unknown diseases were introduced into the New World while the Old World benefited from new foods. The editors also contrast the former disregard for America's natural resources with a new concern for the future. 1991. The West Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West BR 8720 by Dee Alexander Brown 4 volumes A profusely documented account of how Native Americans were driven from their homelands in the years 1860-1890. Told from the Native American perspective through the words of their leaders from records of treaty councils and meetings. Ends with the Wounded Knee massacre, Christmas 1890, when the cavalry killed more than 150 unarmed Native Americans, including children. 1970. Cow People BR 8805 by J. Frank Dobie 2 volumes The late historian has written a chronicle of the old-time Texas ranchers and their customs. Written in the natural rhythm of spoken language, it is an affectionate and nostalgic remembrance of the life he lived and those who lived it with him. 1964. This Ol' Drought Ain't Broke Us Yet (But We're All Bent Pretty Bad): Stories of the American West BR 9324 by Jim Garry 2 volumes Garry has spent a dozen years gathering and telling tales of the American West. His stories are a mixture of fact and fiction, extending from pioneer days to modern times, and they come from sources ranging from his Texas ancestors to the Wyoming ranchers he happens upon in diners. Humor permeates all of the adventures in these stories--from bank robbing, to cowboying, to practical jokes. 1992. World History The August Coup: The Truth and the Lessons BR 8741 by Mikhail Gorbachev 1 volume The Soviet Union's first democratically elected president describes the three-day coup d'etat that occurred in August of 1991. Gorbachev defends his actions during his confrontation with the plotters, addresses rumors concerning the incident, and discusses events that occurred immediately after the coup, such as the withdrawal of the Baltic states from the Union. He outlines his hopes for the USSR. 1991. Den of Lions: Memoirs of Seven Years BR 9360 by Terry A. Anderson 3 volumes Former correspondent's account of 2,454 days held hostage by Hezbollah, an Islamic terrorist organization. Anderson, aided by his then-fianc‚e Madeleine Bassil, chronicles the ordeal from the day he was mistaken for a spy and captured in Beirut, Lebanon, until the day he was released. He describes his own physical and mental abuse as well as the conditions of his fellow hostages. Some strong language. 1993. The Longest Tunnel: The True Story of World War II's Great Escape BR 8713 by Alan Burgess 3 volumes March 24, 1944. A moonless sky over a German prison camp provides the cover needed for seventy-six Allied prisoners to escape. Here is a detailed account of the scheme, the resourcefulness of their preparations, their courage, and the tragic ending for all but three of the POWs. Concludes with an account of postwar efforts to bring the responsible Nazis to justice. Some strong language. 1990. Russia Transformed: Breakthrough to Hope; Moscow, August 1991 BR 8871 by James H. Billington 2 volumes The librarian of Congress, a Soviet scholar and firsthand witness to the events of August 1991, chronicles his personal observations of the failed coup. Billington describes how the people protected their democratically elected government and came together to replace totalitarian rule with the "politics of hope." 1992. Three Behaim Boys: Growing Up in Early Modern Germany; A Chronicle of Their Lives BR 9066 edited by Steven Ozment 3 volumes Boys from different generations of the same family reveal what it is like to grow up in Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Michael, apprenticed to a merchant at fourteen, asserts his rights as he forges his career. Homesick Friederich is coached by his mother about girls and spending money. Stephan Carl pays for his adventuresome spirit. 1990. A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age BR 9274 by William Manchester 3 volumes The author first outlines the period made chaotic by the waning of the authority of the Catholic Church, made turbulent by Martin Luther, made beautiful by Michelangelo, but, most importantly, made aware by Ferdinand Magellan. According to Manchester, it was Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, which proved the earth's roundness, that shattered myths and ushered in a new age. 1992. ***1/25/95 (gft)***