Cassette Books 1999 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington 1999 Nonfiction Adventure The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest RC 46857 by Anatoli Boukreev and G. Weston DeWalt read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes As lead guide of a 1996 spring expedition to climb Mt. Everest, Boukreev offers his account of what happened on the fateful day of May 10 when several members of the team lost their lives. His first-person account is interwoven with information gained by DeWalt in interviews conducted with other members of the team. Companion to Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air (RC 44525). Bestseller 1997. Confessions of an Igloo Dweller RC 46024 by James Houston read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes The author, a Canadian artist, moved to the Arctic after World War II. Living among the Inuit from 1948 to 1962, he helped organize Eskimo co-ops to promote sculpture and lithography to southern communities. Describes daily life among the native peoples including dogsledding, hunting, fishing, and traveling in the far north. 1995. East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart RC 45559 by Susan Butler read by Mary Ann Nichols 5 cassettes Describes Earhart as an adventurous child who grew up to be the most famous female pilot of the 1920s and 1930s. Butler provides details about Earhart's private life and the men in it besides her husband. She traces Earhart's role in aviation history and discusses her disappearance in the Pacific during her around-the-world flight in 1937. 1997. Flight of Passage RC 45310 by Rinker Buck read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Recounts the coast-to-coast flight of two teenage aviators in 1966. Piloting a restored three-hundred-dollar Piper Cub, the New Jersey brothers followed the route blazed by their barnstorming father in the early 1940s. Chronicles the boys' adventures aloft and during stops en route. Strong language. 1997. The Man-Eaters of Tsavo RC 46487 by J.H. Patterson read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In colonizing Africa, Lt. Col. Patterson and his comrades traveled through desert and jungle to build roads and bridges. In 1907 Patterson wrote of his encounters with man- eating lions that terrorized his work crew. A film, The Ghost and the Darkness, is based on Patterson's adventures. 1907. A Pirate Looks at Fifty RC 46339 by Jimmy Buffett read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes A musician and bestselling author tells of a trip he took to celebrate his fiftieth birthday and relates stories from his past that the trip brings to mind. A lover of both planes and boats, Buffett recalls his adventures in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Scott of the Antarctic RC 45956 by Elspeth Huxley read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes (Reissue) Recounts the arduous expedition of British naval officer Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole in 1911, where he found that the Norwegian adventurer Amundsen had arrived one month earlier. Beset by blizzards, Scott's entire party perished during their return. Based on Scott's own journals. 1977. Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea RC 46507 by Gary Kinder read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes Interweaves an account of the 1857 sinking of the SS Central America that carried a cargo of gold bullion and minted coins with the story of the shipwreck's discovery in 1988 by Tommy Thompson. Describes Thompson's feat of developing technology to locate and retrieve artifacts from a wooden-hulled ship in eight thousand feet of water. Bestseller 1998. Takeoff: The Pilot's Lore RC 45396 by Daniele del Giudice read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Eight segments reflect on various aspects of flying--the exhilaration and the fear. They include essays on actual events as well as descriptions that could only be imagined; for example, memories of the author's first solo flight and described encounters with pilots whose planes have crashed. He also pays homage to Antoine de Saint-Exup‚ry by retracing his last flight, in 1944. 1994. Animals and Wildlife Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul: Stories about Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes, and Friends RC 46429 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Collection of almost one hundred stories portraying the belief that a "loving interdependent relationship" with a pet can be life-enhancing. Writers including Barbara Bush, Betty White, Art Linkletter, and Jimmy Stewart describe how pets entertain us, teach us, and sometimes bring out the goodness in us. Bestseller 1998. Good Natured: The Origins of Right and Wrong in Humans and Other Animals RC 46103 by Frans de Waal read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Explores the biological basis of morality in primates and other animals. Draws upon observations of animal behavior and social dynamics that suggest tendencies toward altruism, sympathy, guilt, and cooperation. Argues that evolution favors ethical behavior. 1996. James Herriot's Animal Stories RC 46030 by James Herriot read by John Horton 1 cassette Ten of the Yorkshire veterinarian's best-loved stories with an introduction by his son, Jim Wight, who took over the practice after his father's death in 1995. 1997. The Loss of a Pet RC 44007 by Wallace Sife read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Handbook on the effects of a pet's death by noted psychotherapist and founder of the Association for Pet Bereavement. Discusses such topics as the human-pet bond, the grieving process, euthanasia, children and the death of pets, getting another pet, and making use of different types of counseling. 1993. Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing: A Veterinarian's Journey from Physical Medicine to Spiritual Understanding RC 44401 by Allen M. Schoen and Pam Proctor read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Schoen attests to the power of the emotional and spiritual bond between humans and their pets. He discusses how alternative forms of treatment, such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, and homeopathic medicine, can significantly enhance traditional veterinary practices. 1995. Next of Kin: What Chimpanzees Have Taught Me about Who We Are RC 46040 by Roger Fouts read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes A research psychologist explores intellectual and emotional parallels between chimpanzees and humans. Recounts his revolutionary work teaching chimps to engage in complex communication by sign language. Advocates humane treatment of animals. Some strong language. 1997. Puppy Preschool: Raising Your Puppy Right--Right from the Start RC 45901 by John Ross and Barbara McKinney read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes This manual describes steps in obedience training for puppies and recommends beginning as early as eight weeks of age. The authors also discuss many other aspects of dog-owning, from choosing the right breed to "bonding" with your new pet. 1996. Ranch of Dreams: The Heartwarming Story of America's Most Unusual Animal Sanctuary RC 47142 by Cleveland Amory read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes A noted animal lover recounts the childhood influences that formed his anticruelty outlook and led him to found the Black Beauty Ranch, a refuge for abused and abandoned animals. Tells the stories of the cats, dogs, goats, horses, and other creatures that have found sanctuary with the author. 1997. So That Others May Live: Caroline Hebard and Her Search-and-Rescue Dogs RC 40971 by Hank Whittemore and Caroline Hebard read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes A pioneer in the field of canine search-and-rescue work recounts twenty-five years spent in training herself and her dogs to locate people at disaster sites. Offers graphic accounts of efforts following the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, and other catastrophes. 1995. The Arts The Art of Scandal: The Life and Times of Isabella Stewart Gardner RC 45984 by Douglass Shand-Tucci read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes In this biography the author states that Italy "became the golden thread that ran through Isabella's life." The inspiration for characters in several novels by Henry James, Gardner fell in love with Italian art when her parents took her to Rome and Milan in 1858. Upon her inheritance, she designed and built an Italian-style villa, now a museum, in Boston. 1997. Blake RC 44809 by Peter Ackroyd read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes Life of the eighteenth-century English poet, painter, and engraver who died in 1827. Ackroyd examines the influence of William Blake's dissenting parents on his philosophical and religious views. He also frames the complex and challenging body of Blake's work, which went largely unnoticed in his lifetime, within the great social and political changes of his era. 1995. Degas in New Orleans: Encounters in the Creole World of Kate Chopin and George Washington Cable RC 46370 by Christopher Benfey read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Contends that Edgar Degas's five-month visit to the U.S. in 1872 at age thirty-eight was pivotal to his artistic development and career as an impressionist. While staying with his family in New Orleans, he painted their portraits mainly indoors because the outdoor brilliance hurt his eyes and he feared going blind. 1997. The Elgin Affair: The Abduction of Antiquity's Greatest Treasures and the Passions It Aroused RC 46646 by Theodore Vrettos read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Chronicles Lord Elgin's obsession with the Greek marble statues, friezes, and architectural elements he shipped from Athens to London between 1800 and 1802. Explains how Elgin's love of antiquities cost him his nose, his wife, and his fortune; states that ownership of these treasures is still disputed almost two hundred years later. 1997. Biography All Rivers Run to the Sea: Memoirs RC 45516 by Elie Wiesel read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes A leading witness to the Holocaust and the fate of the Jewish people recalls his family's suffering, the survivors' efforts to reconstruct their lives, and his experiences as a writer and journalist working to record the truth for succeeding generations. 1995. Appetite for Life: The Biography of Julia Child RC 45475 by No‰l Riley Fitch read by Jill Ferris 5 cassettes Portrait of the famed and colorful chef de cuisine who popularized French cooking in America. Traces her California youth, her wartime service in China, her culinary training in Paris, and her writings and television shows, which introduced many Americans to her ideas about good food. 1997. Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life RC 46652 by J.M. Coetzee read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Portrays the author's childhood in 1940s and 1950s South Africa from a third-person perspective. He describes his feeling of being different from his classmates, and he grimly recalls his teachers' canings, his parents' arguments, and his own actions that injured his brother. Among his few joyful memories are riding his bicycle and visiting his grandparents' farm. 1997. A Cab at the Door and Midnight Oil RC 46498 by V.S. Pritchett read by John Horton 3 cassettes Two memoirs. A Cab at the Door covers Pritchett's childhood in England, describing his experience of World War I and his family's foibles and precarious finances. In Midnight Oil, the author at age seventy recalls his bid for independence at age twenty, when he left for France determined to become a writer. 1971. The Cliff Walk: A Memoir of a Job Lost and a Life Found RC 46084 by Don J. Snyder read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes A former English professor and family man recounts the collapse of his secure, middle-class life after he was fired from his job. He describes his "American dream" style of living prior to his dismissal, his descent into desperation as he faced financial ruin, and his gradual adjustment to manual work. 1997. The Dark Lady from Belorusse: A Memoir RC 46458 by Jerome Charyn read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Charyn fondly remembers his mother as a beautiful woman in a silver fox coat who captured everyone's attention in the Bronx. He recalls accompanying her during World War II, when she supported the family by dealing cards for a politician's poker game and by being a "camel" for a black marketeer. 1997. Dreaming: Hard Luck and Good Times in America RC 45098 by Carolyn See read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Author Carolyn See relates the past one hundred years of her family's story. Throughout four generations, drink and now drugs have played a major role. Without offering any solution, See speculates that society condones substance abuse in order to keep the masses tranquilized. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Every Secret Thing: My Family, My Country RC 45042 by Gillian Slovo read by Dani Carr 2 cassettes Slovo revisits South Africa hoping to assemble the complete story of her parents, both anti-apartheid activists, like a jigsaw puzzle. She interweaves memories of her childhood with information gleaned from interviews with her dying father, Joe Slovo; other activists; and the former police officer who killed her mother with a letter bomb. 1997. Everybody Was So Young: Gerald and Sara Murphy, a Lost Generation Love Story RC 46802 by Amanda Vaill read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes The saga of a New York society couple, Gerald and Sara Murphy, who moved to France in the 1920s. Gerald's interest in painting brought them into contact with artists and writers of the time, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. In later years, personal tragedy and financial setbacks struck the Murphys, but their love endured. Bestseller 1998. Fathers, Sons, and Brothers: The Men in My Family RC 44794 by Bret Lott read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette A memoir on the lives and relationships of men and boys across three family generations: Lott's father and two uncles, his own two brothers, and his two sons. Recounts their times together at work and at play, their ties and differences, and their triumphs and setbacks. Depicts the sense of loyalty and kinship that sustained them through the years. 1997. The Fifty-Year Dash: The Feelings, Foibles, and Fears of Being Half-a-Century Old RC 44745 by Bob Greene read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes A journalist's humorous and nostalgic ruminations on his life at the half-century mark. He reflects wistfully on the youthful joys of junk food and junk music, the thrill of anticipation of his first kiss, and the lost innocence of the America he knew as a child. 1997. The File: A Personal History RC 46027 by Timothy Garton Ash read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes A British historian's account of his search for his "lost self" in the cold war files of the East German secret police, or Stasi. After obtaining the 325-page record that Stasi had compiled on him over a fifteen-year period, he confronted the agents and informers who had tracked his case. A stark depiction of a closed communist society. 1997. Gladstone: A Biography RC 45831 by Roy Jenkins read by George Holmes 6 cassettes Nineteenth-century British politician and statesman William Gladstone is described by a leading British politician of the twentieth century. Gladstone's four appointments as prime minister and sixty-three years in public office contrast with his well-known avocations, such as felling trees and trying to reform the lives of prostitutes. Winner of the Whitbread Prize for biography. Bestseller 1997. The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living RC 45293 by Helen and Scott Nearing read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Describes how in 1932 a married couple left New York City for the backwoods of Vermont in search of a life of "simplicity, serenity, utility, and harmony." This account of their pioneering venture tells how they built a house, worked a self-sufficient farm, and lived a satisfying life in nature. 1982. His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina RC 47039 by Danielle Steel read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Biography of Steel's son, who died at nineteen while battling manic depression. She recounts the ordeal of watching her intelligent, talented son become a troubled teenager. She explains that, though it was clear to her that something was wrong with him as a child, he was not correctly diagnosed until he was fifteen. She presents both a tribute to Nick and a lesson about mental illness. Bestseller 1998. I Love Gootie: My Grandmother's Story RC 46173 by Max Apple read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes A grandson's recollections of his grandmother, who grew up in a Lithuanian village and preferred Yiddish to English. Gootie is the wife of Rocky, Apple's grandfather portrayed in Roommates (RC 41562). 1998. In No Time at All RC 46480 by Carl Hamilton read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Portrays the experience of living on a farm in Iowa between 1910 and 1940. Describes the long days of grueling labor in the fields, barn, and kitchen. Depicts a life of hardship, danger, and simple pleasures. 1974. In Search of Sugihara: The Elusive Japanese Diplomat Who Risked His Life to Rescue 10,000 Jews from the Holocaust RC 45991 by Hillel Levine read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Portrays the life of a Japanese diplomat who in 1940, as consul in Kovno, Lithuania, helped thousands of Jews escape Nazi persecution. Traces his childhood in Japan, his years as a soldier and a diplomat, and his heroic service in Kovno. Examines his motives for taking such grave risks for the sake of strangers. 1996. Jackie after Jack: Portrait of the Lady RC 45845 by Christopher Andersen read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes The life of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy after the assassination of her husband, John F. Kennedy. In this sequel to Jack and Jackie (RC 42809), Andersen delves into her depression, second marriage, and romantic interests until her death in 1994. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet RC 46439 by Graham Lord read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Offers a glimpse into the life of Alf Wight, known as James Herriot. Moves from his childhood through his veterinary school years and provides more fact about Wight's life as a vet than the somewhat fictionalized pieces seen in his books, such as All Creatures Great and Small (RC 6096). 1997. Journey to My Father, Isaac Bashevis Singer RC 43225 by Israel Zamir read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Profile of Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer by his son, Israel Zamir. Abandoned by his father in 1935, Zamir initiates contact with Singer twenty years later in New York. Slowly and with much difficulty, father and son forge a relationship despite profound differences in philosophy, spirituality, and politics. Zamir eventually agrees to translate his father's works from Yiddish to Hebrew. 1995. Leon's Story RC 45810 by Leon Walter Tillage read by Chuck Young 1 cassette An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Mark Twain Made Me Do It and Other Plains Adventures RC 45583 by Bryan L. Jones read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A teacher reminisces about growing up in 1950s Nebraska as the son of a preacher. Jones writes of the boyhood pranks and adventures he and his friends enjoyed in this fond remembrance of the way it was. Essays that evoke typical concerns of the times include "Baseball," "Pot Roast Every Sunday," and "Polio." 1997. Memory Slips: A Memoir of Music and Healing RC 45441 by Linda Katherine Cutting read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A woman portrays her life as a concert pianist with "memories of family violence, incest, and suicide." Describes mentally escaping from her sexually abusive father through music. Recounts the painful process of "breaking silence" years after her childhood traumas. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Miriam's Kitchen: A Memoir RC 45642 by Elizabeth Ehrlich read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Ehrlich recounts her experience recovering her spiritual and cultural roots in the company of Miriam, a Holocaust survivor and Ehrlich's future mother-in-law. As the two worked together preparing traditional Jewish recipes, they discussed many of the customs and celebrations associated with various foods. Several recipes are included. 1997. Monica's Story RC 47474 by Andrew Morton read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes An account of Monica Lewinsky's affair with President Bill Clinton that began soon after she became a White House intern in 1995. Portrays her as worldly and sophisticated but, at the same time, naive and overly trusting of others. Describes how she became the star witness in an investigation of the president. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. A Monk Swimming: A Memoir RC 46334 by Malachy McCourt read by John Horton 2 cassettes McCourt picks up from his brother Frank's Angela's Ashes (RC 42805). Uneducated and unskilled, McCourt arrived in New York City in 1952. His storytelling abilities kept him with drinking companions and led to his meeting celebrities. Succumbing to alcoholism, McCourt turned to gold smuggling for an income. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. My Brother RC 45639 by Jamaica Kincaid read by Mary Kane 1 cassette The author returns to her childhood home in Antigua after learning that her youngest half-brother is dying of AIDS. Kincaid left home when her brother was three and is surprised that she loves him, bringing him drugs from the U.S. to slow down his dying. While in Antigua, Kincaid reviews her life and her struggles as a poor, black bookworm of a girl at odds with her mother. 1997. Now and Then: From Coney Island to Here RC 46017 by Joseph Heller read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Author of Catch-22 (RC 18132) describes his life in a series of vignettes--his fatherless childhood on Coney Island during the depression, his disinterest in knowing about his father, and his ignorance of his biological relationship with his older brother and sister. He also recalls various jobs, his military service, and his writings. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion RC 45299 by Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine Stern read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A joint autobiography of two lifelong friends and partners in the antiquarian book trade. Traces their lives from girlhood in the early 1900s, their careers as scholars and writers, and their fifty years in the rare book business. The authors recount their contributions to the literary world. 1997. The Orchard: A Memoir RC 43830 by Adele Crockett Robertson read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes An account of one woman's struggle during the Great Depression to make a living from apple and peach orchards that had been her physician father's pride and joy. 1995. Portrait of My Body RC 45241 by Phillip Lopate read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes These essays focus on the human condition and on fatherhood. The author portrays his relationships with his father, a former lover, and friends. He shares personal insights of love, marriage, teaching, movies, and other aspects of life. Strong language. 1996. Rage for Fame: The Ascent of Clare Boothe Luce RC 45128 by Sylvia Jukes Morris read by Janis Gray 4 cassettes This volume covers Luce from her birth in 1903 to her successful congressional campaign in 1942. During this time she achieved fame as a playwright, a war correspondent, a magazine editor, a fiction writer, a socialite, and the wife of Henry Luce, the publisher of Time. In the six years before her death in 1987, Luce granted Morris numerous interviews and access to letters and diaries. 1997. Reflected Glory: The Life of Pamela Churchill Harriman RC 45688 by Sally Bedell Smith read by Jill Ferris 6 cassettes Portrait of a woman the author describes as a twentieth-century courtesan who, through the shrewd use of wealth and position, lived in the brilliance of world luminaries in politics, media, business, and theater. Chronicles Harriman's privileged youth, her marriages to three powerful figures, and her own political ascent to the post of ambassador to France. 1996. The Royals RC 44844 by Kitty Kelley read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes This unauthorized biography covers the lives of the members of England's House of Windsor from 1917, when the family name was changed to conceal its German roots, to the 1990s and the divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Kelley interviewed past and present Crown employees, royal friends and relatives, and members of Parliament. Bestseller 1997. See Rock City: A Story Journey through Appalachia RC 45701 by Donald Davis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Sequel to Listening for the Crack of Dawn (RC 34389). A storyteller reminisces about his boyhood in rural North Carolina during the 1950s. He recounts various youthful exploits, including a memorable visit to Rock City on a family vacation that was beset by a series of humorous misfortunes. 1996. Simon Wiesenthal: A Life in Search of Justice RC 45487 by Hella Pick read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes This account describes how Wiesenthal survived World War II concentration camps and then devoted his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Details his work on the Eichmann case and many others. Since 1945 Wiesenthal has lived in Austria and focused on its denazification. 1996. Spider Eaters: A Memoir RC 45045 by Rae Yang read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes A woman recounts her early years in China during the Cultural Revolution, her service with the Red Guards in Beijing, and her life on a squalid pig farm in the late 1960s. Depicts the "tremendous waste and unprecedented human tragedy" of the era. Violence. 1997. Tales of Two Cities: A Persian Memoir RC 45730 by Abbas Milani read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette A college professor in California reminisces about his childhood in a strictly religious Muslim home in Iran. At fifteen he was sent to the U.S. for a Western education. He returned to Tehran with a Ph.D. in political science, was imprisoned for ideological reasons, and eventually chose exile. His reflections offer insights into two strongly contrasting cultures. 1996. Tessie and Pearlie: A Granddaughter's Story RC 45874 by Joy Horowitz read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Portraits of the author's two ninety-three-year-old grandmothers, "the strongest women I know." Depicts their immigrant origins, their struggles through hard times, their rich and often troubled family histories, their traditional values and ideas, and their continued active lives. 1996. Turnaround: How America's Top Cop Reversed the Crime Epidemic RC 46743 by William Bratton read by John Rayburn 3 cassettes Memoir of the former New York City police commissioner who is credited with reducing serious crime by a third between 1994 and 1996. Traces his working-class youth, his early years on the Boston police force, and his rise through the blue ranks to the top of the law enforcement profession. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Whistled like a Bird: The Untold Story of Dorothy Putnam, George Putnam, and Amelia Earhart RC 45404 by Sally Putnam Chapman read by Dani Carr 2 cassettes Using diaries kept over a fifty-year period, Chapman writes of the relationship between heiress and adventurer Dorothy Binney Putnam, publisher George Putnam, and aviator Amelia Earhart. Putnam left his wife, Dorothy, for Earhart, but the three remained friends. 1997. Whittaker Chambers: A Biography RC 45141 by Sam Tanenhaus read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Chambers is best known for accusing Alger Hiss of being a Communist in his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1948. Tanenhaus reexamines the controversy and reviews the whole of Chambers' life, tracing his progress from Communist spy to conservative pundit. 1997. The Winged Seed: A Remembrance RC 45466 by Li-Young Lee read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A poet's reminiscences about his background, his family, and his wife. Dreams, incidents, and memories of family stories intermingle in Lee's stark autobiography. His Chinese parents endured many hardships in Indonesia before coming to Pennsylvania when he was six. 1995. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassette Books, 1997 RC 45332 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by various narrators 4 cassettes A catalog of talking books produced on cassette for adult and young adult readers during 1997. The nonfiction and fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings identify books for young adult readers and for Spanish readers. 1997. Christopher Reeve: Actor and Activist RC 45904 by Margaret L. Finn read by Brian Conn 1 cassette From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavors, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood, early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with Glaucoma RC 46691 by Edith Marks read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes The author, who has glaucoma, offers practical advice for others who also have the disease. Describes the types of glaucoma, resources available, and medical therapies including diet and drugs. 1997. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly RC 46844 by Jean-Dominique Bauby read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette A series of reminiscences by a paralyzed survivor of a massive stroke. A victim of "locked-in syndrome," he feels as if his body were inside a diving bell, while his mind can still "soar like a butterfly." He poignantly recalls a time when he took good health for granted, and he describes how hard it is to communicate when he can only blink his left eye. Bestseller 1997. For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books, 1996-1997 RC 45880 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by various narrators 3 cassettes Catalog of books for readers from preschool through grade nine produced in braille and cassette formats during 1996 and 1997. Nonfiction and fiction books are arranged under general subject headings. Also includes separate sections for PRINT/BRAILLE, very young readers, and young adults. 1998. Foreign Language Books 1993 RC 39961 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress read by various narrators 2 cassettes A cumulative catalog of 570 braille and talking books produced by NLS in Spanish and 214 talking books produced by NLS in Cambodian, French, German, Italian, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. Includes a multilingual foreword followed by tone-indexed sections for each language. Each section contains an introduction and a listing of the titles annotated in the respective language. 1994. Gray Pancakes and Gold Horses RC 46924 edited by Kenneth Jernigan read by David Elias 1 cassette Members of the National Federation of the Blind discuss various aspects of being blind. An attorney writes about the importance of learning about body language and others describe how their "educated fingers" make them adept at skills such as sewing. 1998. Great American Vacations for Travelers with Disabilities RC 44697 by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. read by Rick Rohan 9 cassettes This handbook for travelers with physical handicaps includes accessibility information in three categories--mobility, hearing, and vision--as well as names and addresses of specialized services and facilities. Destinations include major U.S. cities, numerous national parks, Pennsylvania Dutch country, and Walt Disney World. 1996. Hear: Solutions, Skills, and Sources for People with Hearing Loss RC 45557 by Anne Pope read by Chris Shields 1 cassette After explaining how the ear works and what can cause hearing loss, Pope discusses coping strategies for individuals, their families, and their friends. She also offers information on hearing aids, the cochlear implant, and other devices to improve hearing. Includes interviews with several hearing-impaired persons. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249 by Lois P. Nicholson read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Artist RC 46563 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Presents biographical details and the artistic development of the French painter and poster designer. Suffering from broken legs as a teenager, Henri was forced to limit his physical activities, but he continued to draw. As an adult, he enjoyed the nighttime entertainments of Paris and often used them as the subject of his painting. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Horizontal Woman: The Story of a Body in Exile RC 44995 by Suzanne E. Berger read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes In twenty-eight autobiographical essays, a young wife and mother lyrically articulates her pain, frustration, and depression upon suddenly finding herself disabled. A lower-back injury forces her to live lying down for six years. Her limited mobility causes her to reexamine her relationships with family, friends, and everyday contacts. Some strong language. 1996. Like Color to the Blind RC 45872 by Donna Williams read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes This sequel to Somebody Somewhere (RC 38137) continues the life story of an autistic woman as she becomes involved with and marries a man who is similarly challenged. She recounts their struggles to overcome their own emotional barriers, to strengthen their mutual affection, and to establish a life together. Strong language. 1996. Listening with My Heart RC 45339 by Heather Whitestone read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes The author tells of growing up deaf after a childhood illness and dreaming first of being a dancer and then of being a beauty pageant winner. Crowned Miss America in 1995, Whitestone became the first victor with a disability. She tells of her belief that she is following God's plan and describes the five guiding principles that helped her find success. 1997. Living with Low Vision: A Resource Guide for People with Sight Loss RC 46109 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Offers information on organizations and assistive devices to help people remain independent despite vision loss. Defines basic terms, discusses rehabilitation and other services, and lists organizations and self-help groups for adults and children. 1996. Locked In: A Young Woman's Battle with Stroke RC 47035 by Judy Mozersky read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The author describes her experiences since 1990 when, as a nineteen-year-old Cornell undergraduate she was "locked in" by a stroke that left her unable to move or speak but able to communicate by eye blinks. She and others detail her progress from hospital care to a more stimulating environment in her own apartment, where she continues her studies. 1996. Meeting the Needs of Employees with Disabilities RC 46081 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Information for people with disabilities and employers about measures that can be taken to promote full employment. Covers federal laws, environmental adaptations, and technology to help in the workplace. Includes advice for persons with speech, vision, and hearing impairments; the elderly; and those with chronic medical conditions. 1993. Planet of the Blind RC 45500 by Stephen Kuusisto read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Although legally blind since birth, Kuusisto passed as sighted for more than thirty years. He describes his refracted visual perceptions and how pretending to see actually interfered with his participation in the sighted world. Then, by using a white cane and, eventually, a guide dog, he experienced new acceptance and mobility. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Resources for Elders with Disabilities RC 46095 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes Information to help older people with physical disabilities maintain their independence, and advice for their family members and caregivers. Covers hearing and vision loss, arthritis, strokes, Parkinson's disease, and osteoporosis. Discusses relevant legislation and organizations. 1996. Resources for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions RC 46110 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Designed to help individuals with disabilities and members of their families. Includes a list of national organizations that promote independence, summarizes relevant laws, and describes available services and products. Covers vision, speech, and hearing loss; diabetes; spinal cord injury; lower back pain; and epilepsy. 1996. Staring Back: The Disability Experience from the Inside Out RC 46555 edited by Kenny Fries read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes An anthology of varied writings by authors with disabilities, about their experiences. In "How Much It Hurts," a battle-wounded Vietnam veteran recounts the anger and anguish that he dealt with upon his return home. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Still Me RC 46341 by Christopher Reeve read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Best known for his role as Superman, actor Reeve discusses his life and career before and after the 1995 horseback riding accident that left him paralyzed. Reeve has faith that his injured spinal cord can eventually be repaired and is active in raising funds for research. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Stuttering: A Life Bound Up in Words RC 45589 by Marty Jezer read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes A lifelong stutterer, Jezer describes the physical and psychological obstacles he encounters in trying to communicate verbally. Neither speech therapists nor psychotherapists have been able to ease his stuttering, but his gregarious nature helps him persevere even in difficult situations, such as public speaking and business transactions by telephone. 1997. To Touch the Untouchable Dream RC 47132 edited by Kenneth Jernigan read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Eight essays by blind people who express their self- confidence in pursuing personal goals. A couple describe their trip to a South African game park. A social worker explains why she left a secure job for a riskier career as a writer. And a magazine editor relates why baking bread has been a longtime pleasure. 1998. A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability RC 45924 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes Information to help women maintain their independence, raise a family, and continue in a career despite physical challenges. Strategies for living with arthritis, diabetes, lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and spinal cord injury. Includes a list of national organizations that provide services for women. 1997. Business and Economics Beer Blast: The Inside Story of the Brewing Industry's Bizarre Battles for Your Money RC 46586 by Philip Van Munching read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Traces the evolution of America's beer industry, from a distributed pattern of independent regional brewers to a centralized model of a few producers of heavily marketed national brands. Cites the 1970 Philip Morris buyout of Miller Brewing Company as the defining event in the industry's transformation. Some strong language. 1997. Ben and Jerry's Double-Dip: Lead with Your Values and Make Money, Too RC 46867 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Cohen and Greenfield continue their story begun by Lager in Ben and Jerry's, the Inside Scoop (RC 39204). The two founders of the international ice cream company explain the idea of a value-led business and discuss how the concept can help the company as well as the community. An example is their free cones to persons registering to vote. 1997. Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World RC 45502 by Mark Kurlansky read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes A history of "a 1,000-year fishing spree" that left the Atlantic codfish on the brink of extinction. Traces the development of the industry and its impact on civilization, including the Viking voyages to the New World, international conflicts over fishing grounds, the rise of the Atlantic slave trade, and the decline of the British Empire. 1997. Don't Let the IRS Destroy Your Small Business: Seventy-Six Mistakes to Avoid RC 46703 by Michael Savage read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Discusses requirements in operating a small business in relation to the Internal Revenue Service, including those dealing with taxes, independent contractors, fringe benefits, retirement, S corporations, and estate planning. 1998. Illusions of Opportunity: The American Dream in Question RC 46241 by John E. Schwarz read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Decries the shortage of "good jobs" that can support an adequate quality of life for American workers and their families. Argues that all workers deserve to earn a decent living in a booming economy. Advocates government policies for promoting economic opportunity. 1997. Inside Intel: Andy Grove and the Rise of the World's Most Powerful Chip Company RC 46465 by Tim Jackson read by John Rayburn 3 cassettes Traces the rise of the world's leading maker of computer chips. Intel produces more than 80 percent of the microprocessors used by PCs. Portrays a secretive organization that tightly controls its own staff and that exercises ruthlessly aggressive practices to dominate its industry. 1997. It Was a Very Good Year: Extraordinary Moments in Stock Market History RC 46728 by Martin S. Fridson read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Examines the stock market's ten best-performing years in the twentieth century. Identifies some common conditions that prevailed during these bull years when total returns ranged between 36 percent and 63 percent. Includes anecdotes and biographical sketches. 1998. My Vast Fortune: The Money Adventures of a Quixotic Capitalist RC 45915 by Andrew Tobias read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Memoir of a noted entrepreneur and investment expert on achieving financial success. Recounts his personal crusades to reform auto insurance and to abolish smoking. Recommends specific "good spending and saving habits" for beginning investors. 1997. The New Rules of Money: Eighty-eight Strategies for Financial Success Today RC 45955 by Ric Edelman read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Rules to help maximize financial assets in the economic climate of the 1990s, discussing income, expense, and debt management; college planning; home ownership; investment strategies, and estate preparation. Advice for singles, parents, retirees, senior citizens, and those who are in debt. Bestseller 1998. The Nine Steps to Financial Freedom RC 46126 by Suze Orman read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Orman discusses the psychological and spiritual power of money in our lives and defines financial freedom as having power over one's anxieties about spending and debt. Her nine-step program encourages self-examination; she also presents rules of money management and explores the realm of riches beyond material wealth. Bestseller 1997. One Hundred One Home Office Success Secrets RC 45570 by Lisa Kanarek read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette A handbook of practical tips for the home-office entrepreneur. Garnered from interviews with thirty home-office professionals, the advice covers such areas as marketing, office management, work habits, and personal development. Uses illustrative anecdotes. 1994. The Roaring 2000s: Building the Wealth and Lifestyle You Desire in the Greatest Boom in History RC 47081 by Harry S. Dent read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Projects economic and lifestyle trends for the 1998-2008 decade based on the impact of the Internet and related technology. Dent details investment strategies to take advantage of future stock market, business, career, and real estate opportunities. Bestseller 1998. Sailing on Friday: The Perilous Voyage of America's Merchant Marine RC 46693 by John A. Butler read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Chronicles the development and decline of America's merchant marine, formerly a powerful oceangoing fleet. Traces its colonial origins, its domination of maritime commerce during the nineteenth century, and the subsequent ebbing of its fortunes. 1997. A Short History of Financial Euphoria RC 46455 by John Kenneth Galbraith read by John Rayburn 1 cassette In an essay originally written for the financial community, Galbraith humorously discusses the major financial fiascoes of the past three hundred years beginning with Tulipomania in Holland in 1636. He warns that history repeats itself and outlines the conditions necessary for another stock market crash while cautioning that human nature will never change. 1990. The Small Business Start-up Guide RC 45744 by Robert Sullivan read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A practical handbook for prospective small-business owners. Guides the reader in assessing his or her entrepreneurial abilities, picking the "right" business, planning, marketing, hiring employees, using available technology, and handling other management responsibilities. 1998. The Synergy Myth and Other Ailments of Business Today RC 45223 by Harold Geneen read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes A former head of ITT Corporation expounds on the basics of business success: hard work, fun, risk taking, honesty, and persistence. Critiques trendy corporate fads such as synergy, social responsibility, and the Internet. Offers insights into the business environment of the 1990s. 1997. Team Rodent: How Disney Devours the World RC 46845 by Carl Hiaasen read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Novelist and Florida columnist laments the overwhelming presence of the Walt Disney Company, especially in his state. Strong language. Bestseller 1998. What Losing Taught Me about Winning: The Ultimate Guide for Success in Small and Home-Based Businesses RC 46108 by Fran Tarkenton read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes A former football star and accomplished entrepreneur offers advice on how to succeed in small business. Discusses attitudes, ideas, skills, methods, and resources that are common to successful small-business owners. Uses case studies to dramatize key points. 1997. Working Solo: The Real Guide to Freedom and Financial Success with Your Own Business RC 45387 by Terri Lonier read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes A longtime consultant gives tips for self-employed people. Outlines the wide variety of possible solo businesses and details the steps necessary to becoming a success, including creating a personal and financial support structure, making use of technology, and obtaining clients. 1994. Working with Emotional Intelligence RC 47192 by Daniel Goleman read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes The author applies the principles from Emotional Intelligence (RC 41511) to the business world. Explains what skills are needed to succeed in business besides I.Q. Provides guidelines for employees on developing social skills and specific emotional traits. 1998. The World according to Peter Drucker RC 46725 by Jack Beatty read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An intellectual profile of the management guru who has published twenty-nine books during his sixty-year career. Concentrates on the ideas and concepts that influenced Drucker's philosophy and precepts as evidenced in his writing. Provides more of a chronological review of his books than biographical details. 1998. Career and Job Training Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512 by Lesley Grant read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC 46257 by Anne Marie Males read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579 by Helen Mason read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef, and milk inspector. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC 45566 by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism, including festival organizer, meeting and convention planner, travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology RC 46256 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590 by Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including museum coordinator, petroleum geologist, comic store manager, history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550 by Jim Lang read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs include a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205 by Marshall Brain read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation. Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as "money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Computers Computers and Society RC 46620 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the prevalence of computers. Presents views on censorship, access, privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Digital Literacy RC 45205 by Paul Gilster read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Examines the Internet as a unique form of popular media that requires a different mind-set, mode of thinking, and set of user skills. Presents techniques for evaluating Internet content, along with strategies for exploiting its resources to best advantage. 1997. Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Future of the Internet RC 46540 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its implications for the future. Selections discuss the Internet relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas. Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the highly critical. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. The Information Superhighway RC 45390 by Martin and Kathlyn Gay read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Mother of All Windows 95 Books RC 44949 by Woody Leonhard and Barry Simon read by John Richardson 10 cassettes in 2 containers A chatty, humorous reference manual for the Microsoft Windows 95 program, offering "motherly" advice and tips on setting up the software on your computer and making it function correctly. Includes information on all the components of Windows 95, ranging from the basics to the complex technical and registry programs. 1996. Release 2.0: A Design for Living in the Digital Age RC 45757 by Esther Dyson read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Explores the richness and potential of the modern digital environment and presents a framework for establishing "rights and rules of cyberspace." Predicts that the Internet will transform social institutions but will also continue to stir debate about such thorny issues as privacy, security, and free speech. 1997. Search Engines for the World Wide Web RC 47003 by Alfred and Emily Glossbrenner read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Offers step-by-step instructions and specific examples for using World Wide Web search engines, including Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Yahoo! Also explains the use of keywords and basic searching operators, and describes how to search mailing lists and news groups and how to create complex searches. 1998. Virtual Reality: Computers Mimic the Physical World RC 47209 by Sean M. Grady read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Examines the concept of virtual reality--its history and implications for the future. Discusses virtual reality's role, as well as its drawbacks, in business, medicine, science, the military, and the entertainment industries. Includes a glossary. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Consumerism Crime Victims' Guide to Justice RC 45931 by Mary L. Boland read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes A self-help guide to enable crime victims to understand the criminal justice system and exercise their legal rights. Discusses investigative techniques, trial procedures, damage recovery, plea bargains, and privacy issues. Includes samples of legal forms, summaries of state laws concerning victims' rights, and tips on legal research. 1997. Die Broke: A Radical, Four-Part Financial Plan RC 45740 by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes The authors offer a plan designed to restore personal confidence, increase wealth, and allow people to have their dream lifestyles. The rules are: quit today, pay cash, don't retire, and die broke. Includes information on careers and financial subjects, such as accountants, insurance, taxes, and credit cards. Bestseller 1997. Downsized but Not Defeated: The Family Guide to Living on Less RC 45748 by Hope Stanley Quinn and Lyn Miller-Lachmann read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes A survival manual for casualties of corporate downsizing or other setbacks that cause financial hardship. Advises how to take stock of one's situation and offers strategies for saving money on food, housing, transportation, insurance, education, and other essentials. 1997. Making the Most of Your Money: Completely Revised and Updated for the Twenty-first Century RC 44576 by Jane Bryant Quinn read by Kerry Cundiff 10 cassettes An eight-step guide to planning your financial life. Covers basic money management, investments suitable to your age and circumstances, and acting as your own advisor. Discusses insurance needs, home ownership, and preparing for college and retirement. Includes appendixes of charts, tables, and additional information. 1997. The New Psychiatry: The Essential Guide to State-of-the-Art Therapy, Medication, and Emotional Health RC 46190 by Jack M., M.D. Gorman read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes A consumer's guide to the principles, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic methods of modern psychiatric care. Offers advice on when to see a psychiatrist, describes major illnesses, and explains various courses of treatment. 1996. The Wall Street Journal Lifetime Guide to Money: Everything You Need to Know about Managing Your Finances--for Every Stage of Life RC 44968 edited by C. Frederic Wiegold read by Peter McClymer 5 cassettes A layperson's guide to planning personal finances. Explains basic concepts of saving and investing, insurance, credit, taxes, estate planning, and money management. Tells people in various age groups and circumstances how to avoid mistakes and to make the best of opportunities. 1997. Cooking and Food The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic RC 45565 by Mary Abbott Hess read by Patricia McDermott 4 cassettes Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while traveling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and desserts. 1996. The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York RC 45859 by Claudia Roden read by Suzanne Toren 7 cassettes in 2 containers More than eight hundred Ashkenazic and Sephardic recipes from around the world along with an introductory section on Jewish history, dietary laws, and religious observances. 1996. Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer, and Achieving Your Ideal Weight RC 46076 by Peter J. D'Adamo read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes A naturopathic physician recommends diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes based on a person's blood type. Suggests that foods consumed produce different chemical reactions in individuals of the four major blood types, and that scientists have confirmed a link between blood type and the risk of certain diseases. Bestseller 1996. Help! My Apartment Has a Kitchen Cookbook: One-Hundred-Plus Great Recipes with Foolproof Instructions RC 45890 by Kevin Mills and Nancy Mills read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Mills says he ate out a lot as a college student, until he drained his savings and was forced into the kitchen. In a panic, he called Mom for help. She compiled these simple recipes, with tips and warnings for preparing them. She provided suggestions for basic staples--spices, canned goods, and utensils--to have on hand. 1996. Joy of Cooking RC 45254 by Irma S. Rombauer and others read by Kerry Cundiff 19 cassettes in 4 containers Ethan Becker updates his grandmother's cookbook (first published in 1931 and revised in 1953 by Becker's mother) to reflect the cooking and health concerns of the 1990s. He gives detailed descriptions of ingredients with nutritional information. Becker has expanded the recipe collection and emphasizes convenience and freshness. Bestseller 1997. Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies: A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names RC 45628 by Martha Barnette read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes The author offers an explanation of how many of the foods we eat came by their names. She describes the linguistic mistakes that gave us "peas" and "cherries," how creations at Delmonico's became known as lobster Newberg and chicken … la king, and how the name "lasagna" is related to "chamber pot." 1997. Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover: Ten Steps to Your B.E.S.T.* Body (*Balance, Energy, Stamina, Toxin-Free) RC 46858 by Marilu Henner read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Sitcom actress Henner describes the methods she uses to stay slim and healthy. They include reducing red meat, caffeine, tobacco, sugar, and dairy products; sweating twenty minutes a day; and learning to like yourself. Bestseller 1998. Protein Power RC 46907 by Michael R. Eades and Mary Dan Eades read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Two physicians describe the high-protein, low-carbohydrate nutrition program they designed and explain why they believe it is much more effective for weight loss than low-fat diets. Includes recipes and sample menus. Bestseller 1996. Sugar Busters! Cut Sugar to Trim Fat RC 46504 edited by H. Leighton Steward and others read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A Fortune 500 CEO and three Louisiana doctors argue that sugar--by causing the production of insulin--prevents weight loss. They provide a diet plan to reduce sugar consumption and recommend avoiding such foods as potatoes, white bread, corn, and carrots. Includes recipes from New Orleans restaurants. Bestseller 1998. Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table RC 46069 by Ruth Reichl read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Autobiography by a New York Times restaurant critic. Growing up in New York City with a manic-depressive mother who always caused food poisoning with her cooking, Reichl guarded her favorite people from extreme distress at parties. While judging her mother's mood by what was in the refrigerator, she enjoyed learning about food at her grandmother's house. Bestseller 1998. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone RC 46071 by Deborah Madison read by Carole Jordan Stewart 8 cassettes in 2 containers These fourteen hundred recipes, from simple to complex and incorporating many different cultures and flavors, include soups, salads, sandwiches, main courses, and desserts. Madison also uses vegetables, grains, and dairy and soy products in her dishes. Contains information on the purchase and storage of vegetables. 1997. The Welcome Table: African-American Heritage Cooking RC 45197 by Jessica B. Harris read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Presents more than two hundred recipes along with historical information about cookery from around the country. Besides traditional ingredients, suggests healthy substitutes to guard against hypertension. Also includes a glossary and a list of favorite restaurants and mail-order sources. 1995. Crime After the Madness: A Judge's Own Prison Memoir RC 45228 by Sol Wachtler read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes A former chief judge in New York state chronicles his fifteen-month incarceration in a federal prison for harassment. He depicts the harsh realities of prison life, describes the plights of several fellow prisoners, and offers his views on the criminal justice system. 1997. Bitter Harvest: A Woman's Fury, a Mother's Sacrifice RC 45728 by Ann Rule read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes In 1995 the house of Kansas City physician Debora Green burned, causing the deaths of two of her three children. Signs of arson led to the arrest of Dr. Green, who was also suspected of trying to poison her estranged husband. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. The Death of Innocents RC 45751 by Richard Firstman and Jamie Talan read by Mitzi Friedlander 6 cassettes One at a time, five siblings died in their New York state home over the course of six years. The deaths were considered accidental and attributed to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) until, twenty years later, a dogged district attorney revisited the matter and convicted the mother of murdering her children. Strong language. 1997. High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Case against Bill Clinton RC 47084 by Ann H. Coulter read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The author examines the term "high crimes and misdemeanors" in the context of English common law and the intentions of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. She discusses the Monica Lewinsky affair, the White House Travel Office, Whitewater, Vince Foster, and fundraising issues that she contends call for impeachment of President Bill Clinton. 1998. Love Me to Death RC 46750 by Linda Wolfe read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Crime writer Linda Wolfe began searching for a killer after a female acquaintance was murdered in 1983. She learned that a private detective suspected a charming Argentine, Ricardo Caputo, and a decade later Caputo is found and charged in the deaths of four other women. Wolfe still seeks answers to her friend's unsolved murder. Some violence. 1998. The Road to Hell: The True Story of George Jackson, Stephen Bingham, and the San Quentin Massacre RC 46285 by Paul Liberatore read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Chronicles the bloody 1971 San Quentin prison riot led by Black Panther radical George Jackson, who was armed with a gun allegedly supplied by his lawyer, Stephen Bingham. After thirteen years in hiding, Bingham emerged to be tried and acquitted of murder. Strong language and violence. 1996. A Stranger in the Family: A True Story of Murder, Madness, and Unconditional Love RC 44994 by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Details what happened when family man Danny Starrett was arrested for kidnapping and rape. Explains why his parents were shocked in spite of his odd behavior, and provides entries from Starrett's journal that show how he hid the mental illness that had plagued him since childhood. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. To Protect and to Serve: The LAPD's Century of War in the City of Dreams RC 45043 by Joe Domanick read by Bob Moore 4 cassettes A critical depiction of the Los Angeles Police Department as an arrogant and oppressive force that long served the interests of the wealthy establishment. Traces the department's history up to the Rodney King beating incident and the riots of the early 1990s, which triggered reforms. Strong language and violence. 1994. Tough Jews RC 46505 by Rich Cohen read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes The author recalls childhood tales told by his father and his father's friends (Sid Young, Asher Dann, and Larry King) about Jewish involvement in organized crime. Using interviews of survivors and their relatives, as well as police reports and court documents, he recounts the activities of such men as Meyer Lansky, Louis Lepke, and Bugsy Siegel. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998. The Trials of Maria Barbella: The True Story of a 19th-Century Crime of Passion RC 45618 by Idanna Pucci read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Recounts the celebrated case of Maria Barbella, a young Italian immigrant woman who was convicted of murder and sentenced to die in New York's electric chair in 1895. The condemned woman's cause was taken up by an Italian-American socialite, who won her a retrial that ended in Barbella's acquittal. Violence. 1996. Drama Electra and Other Plays: Ajax, Electra, Women of Trachis, Philoctetes RC 45519 by Sophocles read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Fifth-century B.C. Greek plays. Ajax, angered when the armor of Achilles is awarded to his rival, Odysseus, becomes mad and commits suicide. Electra and her brother slay their mother and her lover to avenge their father's murder. Deianeira creates disaster preparing for the return of her husband in Women of Trachis. Philoctetes, a victim of cruelty, possesses the power to take Troy. 1953. The Glass Menagerie RC 45893 by Tennessee Williams read by David Palmer 1 cassette (Reissue) Drama written in 1945 about a southern family with pretensions to gentility. Centers around the crippled daughter, Laura, who lives in a dream world so full of illusions that she becomes like the pieces in her own glass collection--too fragile to move from the shelf. 1972. The Knights, Peace, Wealth, The Birds, The Assembly Women RC 44927 by Aristophanes read by George Holmes 3 cassettes This prolific Greek playwright produced comedies for a period of about forty years during the late fifth and early fourth centuries B.C. Aristophanes was apt to include political comments in his comedies, for which he was occasionally taken to court. In The Knights, for example, he satirizes the corrupt leadership of Athens during the Spartan War. 1978. Plays: Intrigue and Love and Don Carlos RC 45781 by Friedrich Schiller read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Two late-eighteenth-century dramas by a German poet, philosopher, and historian. Intrigue and Love is an early work (1783) of class conflict and social protest. Don Carlos (1787) is a tragedy reflecting the dramatist's love for a married woman. In these dramas, Schiller voices his opposition to tyranny and appeals for more idealistic goals and humanitarian ways. 1787. A Raisin in the Sun: A Drama in Three Acts RC 43547 by Lorraine Hansberry read by Michelle Shay 1 cassette (Reissue) A middle-class black family in Chicago, torn by tensions and discontent, suffer further when they receive a life insurance settlement. No one can agree on what should be done with the money. 1966. The Rose Tattoo RC 46398 by Tennessee Williams read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette This play relates with a touch of humor the story of a Sicilian widow finding love in a Gulf Coast community. Winner of the 1951 Tony Award for Best Play. 1950. The Seagull: A Comedy in Four Acts RC 45266 by Anton Chekhov read by Alexander Scourby 1 cassette (Reissue) A nineteenth-century play that is a study of frustration and unfulfilled ambitions associated with the deterioration of a class of Russian society. 1986. The Sisters Rosensweig RC 45657 by Wendy Wasserstein read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette The Pulitzer Prize-winning author sets this play about three middle-aged Jewish sisters in London in August 1991. The family is celebrating the fifty-fourth birthday of the eldest, Sara. Each sister has a successful career and is content with the life she leads. But Sara's plans to remain single may be changed by a guest at the party. 1993. Something Cloudy, Something Clear RC 46436 by Tennessee Williams read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Autobiographical play set in 1940 dealing with Tennessee Williams's first love--a young Canadian draft dodger who was dying of a brain tumor. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. A Streetcar Named Desire RC 46212 by Tennessee Williams read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette (Reissue) In this play, a recently widowed, faded southern belle visits her bohemian sister and lusty brother-in-law in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Seeking the lost gentility of her early life, she instead faces a mental breakdown because of the insensitivity of those around her. 1947. Suddenly Last Summer RC 46852 by Tennessee Williams read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Catharine Holly of New Orleans witnessed her cousin Sebastian's brutal death and constantly recounts the details of the event. Sebastian's mother, Mrs. Violet Venable, has already had Catharine locked up in a mental institution, but now she plans to take further steps to end Catharine's babbling--a lobotomy. 1958. Summer and Smoke RC 46399 by Tennessee Williams read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette A play by the twentieth-century American dramatist, telling of the unfulfilled love of a puritanical southern woman who is a minister's daughter. 1948. The Tragedy of Richard III RC 46488 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 3 cassettes New edition of this historical drama first published in 1594. Richard, duke of Gloucester, is a deceitful, deformed villain who treacherously plots to gain the throne. Includes explanatory notes and an interpretive essay. 1996. The Would-Be Gentleman, That Scoundrel Scapin, The Miser, Love's the Best Doctor, Don Juan RC 45522 by MoliŠre read by John Horton 2 cassettes Seventeenth-century plays by the father of French comedy. The Would-Be Gentleman satirizes hypocrisy. The Miser is a romantic comedy about an old man who interferes with the marriage of his children. Don Juan is an adaptation of the classic Spanish social satire. Two other plays are interspersed between these three major works. 1953. Education Beyond the Classroom: Why School Reform Has Failed and What Parents Need to Do RC 45321 by Laurence Steinberg read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes An analysis of underachievement in American schools, based on a study of 20,000 students from nine high schools over ten years. Concludes that poor academic performance is due primarily to factors outside the classroom: apathetic parents, peer influences, and overemphasis on social activities. Suggests remedies for reform. 1996. College Planning for Dummies RC 46561 by Pat Ordovensky read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. History on Trial: Culture Wars and the Teaching of the Past RC 46262 by Gary B. Nash and others read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes An overview of the National History Standards of 1994, which resulted from a federally sponsored effort to improve history teaching in American schools. Examines disagreements over method and purpose; advocates multiculturalism and empathy in interpreting the past. 1997. The Reading Group Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Own Book Club RC 46688 by Rachel W. Jacobsohn read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A comprehensive guide to starting a book club; suggestions range from selecting books to serving refreshments. Lists readings on related topics, sources of reviews and criticism, and a glossary of literary terms. 1998. Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong RC 44779 by William Kilpatrick read by Miriam Wagner 3 cassettes A jeremiad on the passing of effective moral instruction in schools. Laments the prevailing sense of "moral ambiguity" in society and debunks relativistic approaches to teaching morality. Calls for a return to traditional models in history and literature for instilling good values. 1992. Family Fruitful: A Real Mother in the Modern World RC 44991 by Anne Roiphe read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Offers her personal experiences trying to blend the roles of mother and feminist in 1960s and 1970s America. Expresses her concern with women's continuing struggle to balance career and family and her disappointment with the feminist movement for deviating from its long-term goals. 1996. Pregnant Fathers: Entering Parenthood Together RC 44304 by Jack Heinowitz read by Jeff Halberstadt 1 cassette A guidebook for expectant fathers on their journey to fatherhood. Urges men to go beyond the traditional role of family protector and provider in an effort to achieve deeper emotional relationships with their wives and children. 1995. The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents: Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment RC 45670 by Deepak Chopra read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette Provides parents with a framework of principles and practical steps for teaching their children "the spiritual dimension of success," which goes beyond material wealth and worldly prestige. Avers that the human spirit is the source of meaningful achievement, especially in a complex modern world. 1997. Taming the Dragon in Your Child: Solutions for Breaking the Cycle of Family Anger RC 46074 by Meg Eastman read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A child psychologist suggests ways to deal with unacceptable displays of anger by children--from toddlers to teenagers. Presents steps to help resolve sibling rivalry, temper tantrums, and destructive behavior. Also includes advice on when to seek professional help. 1994. Working Fathers: New Strategies for Balancing Work and Family RC 45888 by James A. Levine and Todd L. Pittinsky read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Levine and Pittinsky cite research on the role fathers play in family life. Arguing that "good dads make good workers," they suggest ways that male employees and their corporate employers can enhance men's personal lives while increasing workplace productivity. Some examples are paternity leave and flextime. 1997. General 500 Terrific Ideas for Cleaning Everything RC 46612 by Don Aslett read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette A guide to efficient housekeeping and to cleaning everything in the home. Gives advice on avoiding clutter, cleaning techniques, emergency stain removal, and more. 1991. The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook RC 44198 by Emily Anne Croom read by John Richardson 4 cassettes In this companion to Unpuzzling Your Past (RC 44197), Croom focuses on American genealogical research material beyond immediate family resources. She focuses on records of state and federal censuses, courthouses, libraries, immigration records, and state and national archives. 1994. How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618 by David Feldman read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of everyday life." Experts in wide-ranging fields comment on topics such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you cry, why potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons atop baseball caps. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Irons in the Fire RC 45625 by John McPhee read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Seven essays on subjects as diverse as cattle rustling, forensic geology, and the world's largest pile of scrap tires. The title story describes the active and dangerous life of a Nevada cattle-brand inspector as he tracks down rustlers and brings them to justice. 1997. Questioning the Millennium: A Rationalist's Guide to a Precisely Arbitrary Countdown RC 46057 by Stephen Jay Gould read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Examines a range of astronomical, historical, and calendrical factors that bear on the meaning and significance of the millenium. Observes that the round evenness of the number 2000 is the result of our arbitrary system of decimal mathematics rather than any fact of nature. 1997. Where Did Christmas Come From? RC 44006 by Al Remson read by June Carter 1 cassette Remson looks at various Christmas traditions such as trees, yule logs, hanging stockings, caroling, Christmas dinners, and gift giving, and explains how they began. 1996. The Words We Live By: The Creeds, Mottoes, and Pledges That Have Shaped America RC 45195 by Brian Burrell read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes In this anthology of major texts that have influenced life in the United States, the author compiles works ranging from the Golden Rule to the Mafia initiation oath. What began as a family hobby evolved into this collection of essays revolving around popular sayings. 1997. Government and Politics Archibald Cox: Conscience of a Nation RC 45750 by Ken Gormley read by John Richardson 5 cassettes A portrait of the Watergate special prosecutor, who in 1973 was fired from that post by President Richard Nixon--an action that incited the infamous Saturday Night Massacre and doomed the Nixon administration. Traces Cox's New England youth, his Harvard years, and his remarkable careers in law and public service. 1997. Europe Adrift RC 46411 by John Newhouse read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes A political and diplomatic portrait of Europe in the post-cold war period. Depicts a continent of weak governments that lack cohesion and collective direction. Advocates continued efforts to achieve regional unification and to strengthen ties with the United States. 1997. The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives RC 46080 by Zbigniew Brzezinski read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes A geopolitical perspective on the post-Cold War world, over which America reigns as "the first truly global power." Argues that the stability of Eurasia is critical to the continued primacy of the United States and that America's strategy should be to deter "international anarchy" there. 1997. The Haunted Land: Facing Europe's Ghosts after Communism RC 45311 by Tina Rosenberg read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes A survey of issues faced by new democracies of Eastern Europe as they address the impact of crime under communist rule. The author discusses such incidents as an East German border guard's shooting of Berlin Wall escapees, a Czech dissident's apparent collaboration with the Soviets, and General Jaruzelski's use of martial law in Poland in 1981. National Book Award. 1995. I Write What I Like: A Selection of His Writings RC 46277 by Steve Biko read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Essays and writings from the period 1969 through 1972 by the South African considered the father of the Black Consciousness Movement. Biko discusses racism, religion, and African culture, as well as what his movement stands for. 1996. Show Time: The American Political Circus and the Race for the White House RC 46405 by Roger Simon read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes A journalist demonstrates the importance of image and stagecraft in political campaigns. Contrasts the strategies, speeches, and media techniques used by candidates Clinton and Dole in the 1996 presidential race to project a desired facade. Avers that successful politicians must also be entertainers. Strong language. 1998. Showdown: The Struggle between the Gingrich Congress and the Clinton White House RC 44639 by Elizabeth Drew read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes This sequel to On the Edge (RC 40208) chronicles the confrontations between President Bill Clinton and the new Republican Congress during 1995. The Washington commentator presents an insider's view on major issues, as well as the strategies, conflicts, and events that played out around them. 1996. Star-Spangled Men: America's Ten Worst Presidents RC 46576 by Nathan Miller read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Biographical profiles of American presidents the author judges to be the ten worst in the nation's history. Candidates were evaluated on the basis of their personal qualities and the extent to which they damaged the nation. Includes Richard Nixon for his moral lapses and Jimmy Carter for lacking purpose and direction. 1998. This Side of Peace: A Personal Account RC 45523 by Hanan Ashrawi read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes A Christian Palestinian woman born in 1946, shortly before the establishment of modern Israel, writes about her political activism and personal life. She describes her intimate involvement in Palestinian politics and portrays the difficulties of Middle East negotiations. 1995. Twenty-Four Years of House Work--and the Place Is Still a Mess: My Life in Politics RC 46726 by Pat Schroeder read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes The congresswoman from Colorado, who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1972, reminisces about her personal life as well as the political and social issues in which she was involved. She concludes with advice to all Americans: work toward better government. 1998. The War against Authority: From the Crisis of Legitimacy to a New Social Contract RC 45923 by Nicholas N. Kittrie read by John Richardson 3 cassettes A scholarly inquiry into the relationship between domestic disorder and the erosion of governmental power. Explores the inherent tensions between state authority and personal autonomy, using historical examples. Offers remedies for restoring legitimacy to government in the post-Cold War world. 1995. Humor Brain Droppings RC 44750 by George Carlin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes A veteran comic offers zany observations and opinions on various aspects of life. Carlin cites oxymorons (mandatory options), redundancies (added bonus), and euphemisms (body bags equal remains pouches). He also relays his views of pretentiousness in twentieth-century society. Strong language. Bestseller 1997. Creme de la Femme: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Women Writers, Lyricists, Playwrights, and Cartoonists RC 46849 compiled by Anne Safran Dalin read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Humorous essays, poems, and cartoons by women arranged by themes such as men, family, rights, and politics. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Dave Barry in Cyberspace RC 45770 by Dave Barry read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry writes about the joys and frustrations of owning and operating a personal computer. Travel with Barry to the world of Windows and the World Wide Web, including a chapter on "Becoming Computer Literate; or, Words for Nerds." 1996. Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus RC 46943 by Dave Barry read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Humorous essays from the award-winning columnist. Includes Barry's views on laser tag, cigars, opera, and everyday occurrences. 1997. Municipal Bondage RC 44582 by Henry Alford read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette A humor writer's "comic investigations" of urban life that involve a series of bizarre capers, such as chauffeuring a state governor during a political convention, hiring nude housecleaners to see whether they do windows, and attempting to pass a dog-grooming test using an uncooperative canine. Strong language. 1993. 101 Classic Jewish Jokes: Jewish Humor from Groucho Marx to Jerry Seinfeld RC 46681 by Robert Menchin read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette An explanation of the origins of Jewish humor followed by sample jokes. Includes some common Yiddish terms and birth names of famous Jewish comedians. 1998. The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family RC 45258 by Matt Groening read by Erik Sandvold 5 cassettes Guide to the humorous animated television show The Simpsons. Includes synopses of seven years of weekly episodes, character descriptions, sample dialogs, and show highlights. Bestseller. 1997. A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments RC 45588 by David Foster Wallace read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Seven wry essays set forth incisive observations on popular aspects of American society. The title piece chronicles a one-week luxury cruise in the Caribbean, detailing the sights and sensations of the experience with candid and caustic insight. Strong language. 1997. Balm in Gilead: A Baptist Minister's Personal Journey through Drug Addiction RC 45192 by Don Jeffries read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Chronicles the descent of a gifted Baptist minister into the abyss of substance addiction to become "a homeless and almost helpless derelict." After losing his family, friends, and job, he turned to prayer, recovered, and went on to head a rehabilitation center. 1992. Inspiration Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit RC 45709 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Collection of 101 inspirational stories selected from 7,000 submissions. Intended to increase awareness of Christian values at home, at work, and in the community. Contributors include ordinary citizens from all walks of life as well as Dick Van Dyke and Norman Vincent Peale. Bestseller 1997. Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work: 101 Stories of Courage, Compassion, and Creativity in the Workplace RC 45472 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A collection of poignant and inspiring anecdotes about caring, commitment, and creativity in corporate America. In an era of downsizing and unstable employment, these stories provide a spiritual counterpoint to the sometimes harsh realities of the work world. 1996. The Great House of God: A Home for Your Heart RC 46460 by Max Lucado read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette A meditation on the Lord's Prayer, using its words as a model for living and a "floor plan to our spiritual house." Using this metaphor, the author uses each room to present a spiritual lesson for understanding and following God's teachings. 1997. If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human, as Introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul RC 47127 by Ch‚rie Carter-Scott read by Pam Ward 1 cassette The author expands on rules originally introduced in 1974 and designed to serve as a "basic spiritual primer for what it means to be human." She explains that life presents lessons, that the lessons are repeated until learned, that others are only mirrors of ourselves, and that all answers lie within the individual. Bestseller 1998. Joey: The True Story of One Boy's Relationship with God RC 46079 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette The story of a young man's life and his intimate communion with God. Traces his joyful and promising childhood, his mastery of music, his first love, his trials in adolescence, his spiritual awakening, and his untimely death. 1997. Our Sacred Honor: Words of Advice from the Founders in Stories, Letters, Poems, and Speeches RC 46472 edited by William J. Bennett read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Selected historic writings reflecting the "founders' vision of the virtues that they believed necessary for sustaining the American experiment." Presents the words of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, and others on such themes as justice, patriotism, love, and piety. 1997. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson RC 44849 by Mitch Albom read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Some twenty years after college, Mitch Albom rekindles his relationship with a former professor who is terminally ill. His weekly visits with his dying mentor become a colloquium on the meaning of life, and Albom gains insight into "love, work, community, family, aging, forgiveness, and, finally, death." Bestseller 1997. Upholding Mystery: An Anthology of Contemporary Christian Poetry RC 44753 edited by David Impastato read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Extensive collection of poetry featuring the work of fifteen poets, such as Annie Dillard and Daniel Berrigan. Poems are divided into the following sections: The Cross, Transformation, Death, Injustice, Presence, God's Body, Fools, Wayfarers, Love, The Dark, Grace, Praise, The Mystical Body, Sacrament, The Leap, and Holy. 1997. Wise Women: Over Two Thousand Years of Spiritual Writing by Women RC 45412 edited by Susan Cahill read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes This anthology presents spiritual, but not necessarily religious, writings of women from ancient to modern times. Each entry includes a biographical sketch of the author and the time in which she lived. Among the selections are works by Joan of Arc, Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson, and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1996. Words I Wish I Wrote: A Collection of Writing That Inspired My Ideas RC 46474 by Robert Fulghum read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette A popular author pays tribute to the writers whose works inspired his life and influenced the formation of his personal philosophy. Quotes seminal writings on such themes as individual choice, journeys, recreation, simplicity, and religious belief. 1997. Journalism and the Media All Over but the Shoutin' RC 46142 by Rick Bragg read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Autobiography of a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist. Bragg recalls how he managed to become a human interest reporter, first in Florida and later in New York. He and his two brothers were reared in poverty in rural Alabama by their mother, Margaret, after their alcoholic father left them. 1997. Death of a Princess: The Investigation RC 45846 by Thomas Sancton and Scott MacLeod read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Two Paris-based Time magazine staffers report on the automobile accident that led to Princess Diana's death on August 31, 1997. They include possible reasons for the crash as well as delve into the lives of the personalities involved. Bestseller 1998. Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal's Journey from Down Under to All Over RC 46642 by Geraldine Brooks read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Memoir of an Australian journalist discusses how her childhood pen pals from the USA, France, and Israel influenced her career choice. Rediscovering their letters twenty years later, she tracks down their whereabouts and reflects on the changes in their circumstances. 1998. The Great American Broadcast: A Celebration of Radio's Golden Age RC 46002 by Leonard Maltin read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes An account of radio's early years from 1920 to the 1950s. Draws upon interviews with radio show writers, directors, actors, and announcers to present an "anecdotal history" of the dominant form of home entertainment during that era. 1997. Happy Days: My Mother, My Father, My Sister, and Me RC 44645 by Shana Alexander read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Autobiography of journalist and biographer. Alexander was born to Milton and Cecilia Ager, famed Tin Pan Alley composer and Variety critic, respectively. Despite the celebrity lifestyle, Alexander and her sister, Laurel, endured a profoundly unhappy childhood and an especially chilly life with their parents. Alexander explores the nature of their relationship. 1995. Made Possible By: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States RC 46732 by James Ledbetter read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes A critical overview of American public television. Traces the development of the medium since 1967, describing its evolving mission and programming, as well as the political challenges and commercial influences that have affected the public broadcasting industry. 1997. Marshall McLuhan: Escape into Understanding RC 46378 by W. Terrence Gordon read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes A portrait of the controversial media philosopher who originated the dictum, "the medium is the message." Explores McLuhan's ideas and their implications in the electronic age. Traces his childhood, his conversion to Catholicism, and his academic career. 1997. Speaking Freely: A Memoir RC 45983 by Nat Hentoff read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes A noted civil libertarian portrays highlights of his forty-year career in journalism. Recounts experiences and insights that helped to form his passionate views on free speech, civil rights, abortion, and other controversial issues. 1997. Spin Cycle: Inside the Clinton Propaganda Machine RC 46183 by Howard Kurtz read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes A Washington Post reporter explains the strategies and techniques employed by the Clinton White House to neutralize the media in the midst of scandals. Gives insights into the use of stagecraft, stonewalling, controlled leaks, and other methods of managing the news. Strong language. Bestseller 1998. Language and Linguistics Adventures of a Verbivore RC 44990 by Richard Lederer read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes The author of Anguished English (RC 33613) continues his explorations of the English language using word games and puns. Included are examples of Yiddish, black English, and British uses in what purports to be the same language. 1994. The Disheveled Dictionary: A Curious Caper through Our Sumptuous Lexicon RC 46298 by Karen Elizabeth Gordon read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette An alphabetical list of the author's favorite words, which she includes for their rhythm and rich sound. Some entries are well-known words while others are obscure. 1997. The Joys of Yiddish RC 46283 by Leo Rosten read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes Rather than presenting just a dictionary of Yiddish words, Rosten illustrates each one with stories from the Talmud, the Bible, folklore, and everyday usage. He describes "shmooz" (rhymes with "lose") as heart-to-heart everyday chitchat and "oy" as an entire vocabulary depending on how it is sighed, cried, or moaned. 1968. Watching My Language: Adventures in the Word Trade RC 45911 by William Safire read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist meditates on some of the newer words, phrases, euphemisms, colloquialisms, and other additions to modern language. Delves into the origin, meaning, and usage of such expressions as "get it?," "politically correct," and "...not." 1997. Legal Issues Benchmarks: Great Constitutional Controversies in the Supreme Court RC 45610 edited by Terry Eastland read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Scholarly essays concerning the ways Supreme Court justices interpret the U.S. Constitution. Selections analyze the power of judicial review of federal and state government decisions and discuss well-known cases in American constitutional law. 1995. Cornered: Big Tobacco at the Bar of Justice RC 46369 by Peter Pringle read by Michael Consoli 3 cassettes Chronicles events that led to the historic $368 billion liability settlement by the tobacco industry in 1997. Recounts the mobilization of antitobacco activists, trial lawyers, and thirty-nine states to form a force that assailed Big Tobacco and won. Some strong language. 1998. Crime Victims' Guide to Justice RC 45931 by Mary L. Boland read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes A self-help guide to enable crime victims to understand the criminal justice system and exercise their legal rights. Discusses investigative techniques, trial procedures, damage recovery, plea bargains, and privacy issues. Includes samples of legal forms, summaries of state laws concerning victims' rights, and tips on legal research. 1997. The Mad, the Bad, and the Innocent: The Criminal Mind on Trial RC 46470 by Barbara R. Kirwin read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes A forensic psychologist explains how she differentiates between mentally insane and basically evil criminials. Giving an overview of the law concerning the insanity defense, Kirwin disputes current "designer defenses" and gives recommendations for the legal system. Uses examples of cases of notorious criminals. Some violence and strong language. 1997. Official Negligence: How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the LAPD RC 45697 by Lou Cannon read by John Rayburn 6 cassettes Veteran political reporter Lou Cannon dissects the Rodney King trial and its aftermath of riots. He concludes that the style of government in Southern California led to many of the problems, first within the police department and then within the judicial system. Cannon also explores the various myths he feels were perpetuated by the media. Bestseller 1997. The World of Benjamin Cardozo: Personal Values and the Judicial Process RC 45916 by Richard Polenberg read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Portrait of an eminent Supreme Court justice, whose rulings on a range of issues affected the course of American law. Traces his early life experiences, including his father's forced resignation from the New York Supreme Court; his own judicial service in that state; and his term on the nation's highest court. 1997. Literature African-American Voices RC 44756 edited by Michele Stepto read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Excerpts from the works of Langston Hughes, Frederick Douglass, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others selected to illustrate the heritage and tradition of African American literature. For high school and older readers. 1995. The Best American Essays 1997 RC 46100 edited by Ian Frazier read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Twenty-four essays from a wide range of publications. Many of the essays center around the theme of family and relationships with parents. Includes Gay Talese's journey with Muhammad Ali to Cuba, Cynthia Ozick's remembrances of her family's drugstore in the Bronx, and Lukie Chapman Reilly's fear of her alcoholic father. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. The Blue Caterpillar and Other Essays RC 45758 by Sam Pickering read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes In these eleven essays, the author sifts through an accumulation of daily events, selecting insights and anecdotes about various seasons, places, and people. Long walks provide fodder for his writing, and he finds meaning in the examination of all that he encounters. 1997. Burning the Days: Recollection RC 45621 by James Salter read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes A New York writer savors his recollections of things most important to him: flying, beautiful women, France, and writing. Salter's first career, in the military, began at West Point in 1942. His experiences as an Air Force pilot in the Korean War would later become the subject of his novels when he began his writing career in 1956. 1997. Byron: The Flawed Angel RC 45544 by Phyllis Grosskurth read by George Holmes 5 cassettes A portrait of the celebrated nineteenth-century poet who had a major influence on the Romantic movement. Depicts Lord Byron's troubled youth, his unexpected entry into the realm of English peerage at age ten, his extensive travels, his libertine lifestyle, and his final years in exile. 1997. Damned to Fame: The Life of Samuel Beckett RC 44278 by James Knowlson read by Laura Giannarelli 8 cassettes An authorized biography of the Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright. Traces his childhood in Dublin, his service with the French Resistance in World War II, and the staging of his initial literary success, Waiting for Godot (RC 14653), in 1953. Describes his years spent writing and directing his plays, and his late-life marriage. 1996. Doing Battle: The Making of a Skeptic RC 44787 by Paul Fussell read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Memoirs of a literary scholar describing his experience as a young soldier in World War II. Fussell expounds on the everlasting impact the war had on his psyche and delivers excoriating commentary on many subjects. Some violence and some strong language. 1996. F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Life in Letters RC 44279 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Collection of Fitzgerald's correspondence portraying his life and work. The chronological arrangement of letters reflects his literary development through the years, his friendships with Hemingway and other writers, and his tragic marriage and personal life. 1994. Forbidden Knowledge: From Prometheus to Pornography RC 45294 by Roger Shattuck read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes An inquiry into "dangerous knowledge"--scientific and literary--in Western civilization, along with ethical questions that are raised. Examines "forbidden" sources that range from folklore and myth to the writings of Marquis de Sade. Considers human conscience related to research such as the development of the atomic bomb. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. " G" Is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone RC 46261 by Natalie Hevener Kaufman and Carol McGinnis Kay read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Two professors present a "biography" of Kinsey Millhone, the fictional private detective of Sue Grafton's popular alphabetical mystery series. Millhone was first introduced in A Is for Alibi (RC 35069). The authors compiled this work using the collection and Grafton's working journals. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. God and the American Writer RC 45741 by Alfred Kazin read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Explores the theme of spirituality in American literature. Examines the expression of this theme in various works by Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Faulkner, and other authors. Evaluates "the imagination [each] brings to his tale of religion in human affairs." 1997. Immortelles: Memoir of a Will-o'-the-Wisp RC 45478 by Mireille Marokvia read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette A French writer in her eighties reminisces about her childhood and her favorite relatives. Remembrance gives ancestral ghosts immortality, she suggests, like the long-lasting flowers--the immortelles--that lined her grandmother's walk. 1996. Inventing Mark Twain: The Lives of Samuel Langhorne Clemens RC 44715 by Andrew Hoffman read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes Life of the beloved American writer and humorist who died in 1910 at the age of seventy-four. Hoffman explores the persona of Clemens's alter ego Mark Twain, an idealized public image used not only as a vehicle for self-promotion but also to rewrite a painful past. Some strong language. 1997. Jack London: A Life RC 46510 by Alex Kershaw read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A portrait of the legendary author whose extraordinary life was as adventurous as his stories. Traces his deprived childhood, his years at rugged maritime labor, his bold expeditions, and his literary renown, which he regarded as phony and unsatisfying. 1997. Jane Austen: A Life RC 46312 by Claire Tomalin read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Explores the life and times of the author Jane Austen and her close clan in Georgian England. Lacking in money and land, the Austens lived on the edge of upper middle class society as portrayed in Austen's fiction. Tomalin uses family papers and local archives to support this depiction. 1997. John Ciardi: A Biography RC 46697 by Edward M. Cifelli read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Portrait of a distinguished poet and man of letters, whose English translation of Dante's Divine Comedy (RC 30589) is generally regarded as exemplary. Traces his Boston childhood, his World War II service as a B-29 gunner, his teaching years at Rutgers and Harvard, and his renowned writing career. 1997. The Joy of Books: Confessions of a Lifelong Reader RC 42728 by Eric Burns read by John Lescault 2 cassettes The "passivity of the moviegoer or the blind docility of the television addict" are not for Burns. He has been a reader of books. Burns looks at the history of books from their inception; discusses their power to educate and entertain; describes a book burning; and delves into the motivation of some writers. He concludes with a list of 572 books that have given him joy over the years. 1995. Kafka, Love and Courage: The Life of Milena Jesensk  RC 45650 by Mary Hockaday read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Explores the life of Franz Kafka's translator and love interest. In the 1920s, Jesensk , a Czech, lived with her husband in Vienna. She wrote to Kafka and began to translate his stories from German into Czech. Their letters led to an emotional and intellectual intimacy. Jesensk  outlived Kafka by some twenty years to see the rise of Nazism. 1995. Kora and Ka: With Mira-Mare RC 45439 by Hilda Doolittle read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Two experimental pieces written in 1930 by the imagist poet "H.D." set in Monte Carlo. In the first, Kora is John Helforth's companion while he recovers from a nervous breakdown. His Ka, from the Egyptian concept of shadow-soul, also accompanies them. In "Mira-Mare," Alex explores the beach setting. The eleven-page introduction by Robert Spoo provides literary commentary. 1996. Latino Voices RC 46930 edited by Frances R. Aparicio read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family, religion, work, and their identity in poems, short biographical pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Life in a Day RC 45722 by Doris Grumbach read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette An author chronicles her thoughts and activities on an ordinary day at home on the Maine coast. She ruminates on her youth and past travels and on good books as she battles the writer's tendency to procrastinate. A scathing review of her new novel brings her to acknowledge the pain of rejection. 1996. The Love Affair as a Work of Art RC 45282 by Dan Hofstadter read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Hofstadter has selected French authors' correspondence from 1796 to 1834 and from 1887 to 1915 to examine their professions of love as a literary art form unique to the epoch. The writers include Madame de Sta‰l, Chateaubriand, George Sand, Alfred de Musset, Anatole France, Marcel Proust, and others. 1996. The Man behind the Book: Literary Profiles RC 45057 by Louis Auchincloss read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes A consideration of twenty-three authors who have meant a great deal to Auchincloss as a reader and as a novelist. He writes about Henry James, Amy Lowell, and Maxwell Anderson, among others, and examines reasons why some of these authors have lost the popularity they enjoyed in their lifetimes. 1996. Raymond Chandler: A Biography RC 45573 by Tom Hiney read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In this biography Hiney depicts Chandler as a man very different from the suave hero of his Philip Marlowe detective stories, many of which became movies. A devoted husband to a woman eighteen years his senior, Chandler did not become a womanizer until after her death. His bouts with alcoholism were a recurring problem but did not interfere with his writing. 1997. Required Reading: Why Our American Classics Matter Now RC 45409 by Andrew Delbanco read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Collection of literary essays celebrating eleven American writers from the Civil War to the pre-World War II era: Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Adams, Stephen Crane, Kate Chopin, Theodore Dreiser, Edith Wharton, Richard Wright, and Zora Neale Hurston. Urges renewed appreciation of their literary merit. 1997. Simenon: A Biography RC 45836 by Pierre Assouline read by Lewis Grenville 4 cassettes Recounts the life of prolific French author Georges Simenon, best known in English for his Inspector Maigret mystery series, though he wrote pulp fiction under seventeen pseudonyms. Discusses his affair with Josephine Baker and describes him as a world traveler and bon vivant and as completely egocentric. 1992. Voice Lessons: On Becoming a (Woman) Writer RC 46539 by Nancy Mairs read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Eight autobiographical essays on Mairs's "finding" her voice as a female author. Reflects on the ways other writers--both men and women--have influenced her, especially Virginia Woolf. In spite of physical illness and career problems, Mairs confirms her sense of fulfillment through the act of writing. 1994. Walking in the Shade: Volume Two of My Autobiography, 1949-1962 RC 45834 by Doris Lessing read by Lisette Lecat 4 cassettes Lessing starts this memoir with her arrival in London accompanied by her young son and a book manuscript. Although she includes details about being a single mother with a career, she emphasizes the intellectual climate of the 1950s when she joined the Communist Party. Sequel to Under My Skin (RC 41062). 1997. Wallace Stegner: His Life and Work RC 44889 by Jackson J. Benson read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes The author argues that the twentieth-century writer, historian, and environmentalist Wallace Stegner deserved greater recognition than he received during his lifetime. Describes Stegner as a man of principle as well as a social critic who helped shape the American literary movement. 1996. When Memory Speaks: Reflections on Autobiography RC 46438 by Jill Ker Conway read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Examines writers of autobiography as narrators of cultural history reflecting gender-oriented perspectives. Supports her thesis by citing examples from the memoirs of men and women across the centuries. Contends that the popularity of the genre derives from the self-examination that results from reading about the life experiences of another person. 1998. Marriage and Sex Before the Wedding: Look before You Leap RC 46252 by Michael E. Cavanagh read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A guide for couples contemplating marriage. Emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship, both partners' motives and goals, and the demands their proposed union will place on them. Discusses communication, sexuality, and the role of in-laws and friends, citing real-life situations as examples. 1994. For Fidelity: How Intimacy and Commitment Enrich Our Lives RC 46447 by Catherine M. Wallace read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Explores a range of questions concerning sexual desire, physical and emotional intimacy, and faithfulness in marriage. Discusses the stresses on the marital bond in a era of sexual freedom. Concludes that "sexual fidelity is crucial to achieving the best that our own sexuality can offer to each of us." 1998. In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love That You Want RC 46360 by Iyanla Vanzant read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes An inspirational speaker explains how to prepare for a loving relationship while waiting for that special someone. She describes how to do spiritual cleansing, eliminating "the stuff" that prevents an open love experience. Bestseller 1998. Making Love Last Forever RC 45343 by Gary Smalley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A Christian counselor's guide to achieving "forever love," a state in which one realizes true joy in living and an abiding devotion to one's spouse. Offers techniques for overcoming anger, taking charge of one's life, and bolstering both relationships and marriage. 1996. When Men Believe in Love: A Book for Men Who Love Women and the Women They Love RC 46037 by Susan Edwards read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Psychologist Susan Edwards describes her experiences in dealing with men who have had trouble in romantic relationships. Discusses how they can grow into love. 1995. Medicine and Health Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827 by Wendy Moragne read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look RC 45578 by Mildred Leinweber Dawson read by Jill Fox 1 cassette The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet: The Powerful Foods, Supplements, and Drugs That Can Save Your Life RC 47383 by Robert Arnot read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Using 1990s research, Dr. Arnot, a television network medical correspondent, outlines a program to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Encourages consuming flax seed, soy, turmeric, olive oil, and cruciferous vegetables. Warns against eating many oils and substances with a high glycemic index. Bestseller 1998. Coping with Compulsive Eating RC 46192 by Carolyn Simpson read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Defines compulsive eating and describes causes and available treatments. Suggests that this disorder, often seen in adolescents, may be caused by stress and that professional help is needed to identify and "deflate" stress factors in everyday life. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with Glaucoma RC 46691 by Edith Marks read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes The author, who has glaucoma, offers practical advice for others who also have the disease. Describes the types of glaucoma, resources available, and medical therapies including diet and drugs. 1997. Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis RC 45930 by Fred Saibil read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes A medical doctor who specializes in two chronic inflammatory bowel diseases discusses ways of coping with them. Includes symptoms, solutions, prognoses, and practical tips. Gives pros and cons of treatments involving drugs, diets, and surgeries. 1997. Dancing with Mister D: Notes on Life and Death RC 45090 by Bert Keizer read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes A Dutch physician recounts his experiences with terminally ill patients, some of which involve assisted suicide. While death is the central theme, the author also offers philosophical insights into the profession of medicine with its flaws, limitations, and paradoxes. Strong language. 1994. Deadly Feasts: Tracking the Secrets of a Terrifying New Plague RC 45375 by Richard Rhodes read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes Explores the origins, effects, and spread of a virulent new class of cross-species diseases known as TSEs. A well-known manifestation of a brain-destroying TSE virus was the mid-1990s panic about "mad cow" disease in Britain. Tracks the progress of medical research and considers the plague's long-term implications. 1997. Denial of the Soul: Spiritual and Medical Perspectives on Euthanasia and Mortality RC 45450 by M. Scott Peck read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Explores the social, medical, and ethical dimensions of euthanasia. At the heart of the issue, the author contends, is the spiritual question of whether the human soul exists. Opposes a public policy of allowing "euthanasia on demand" while arguing for more humane handling of physical and emotional pain. 1997. Diabetes RC 46828 by Elizabeth Ferber read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Illustrates the impact of Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes on the lives of nine young people and describes how they cope with the illness. Suggests ways for adolescents with diabetes to maintain physical and emotional health. Includes a glossary and a list of interested organizations. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Good Death: The New American Search to Reshape the End of Life RC 46245 by Marilyn Webb read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Examines the modern death experience and the ethical, legal, and medical issues surrounding the end of life. Inquires into the process of dying through interviews with doctors, hospice workers, and terminal patients. Describes the nature of a "least-worst death." 1997. Honey, Mud, Maggots, and Other Medical Marvels: The Science behind Folk Remedies and Old Wives' Tales RC 46254 by Robert and MichŠle Root-Bernstein read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes An anecdotal examination of historical medicinal remedies from many countries that are still relevant to modern medical practice. The authors present cases to show that modern medicine validates the efficacy of honey on lesions, bloodletting, bathing in mineral springs, and many other folk remedies. 1997. Imagining Robert: My Brother, Madness, and Survival; a Memoir RC 44890 by Jay Neugeboren read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes A writer's poignant account of his brother Robert's thirty-year history of severe mental illness. Traces Robert's early years as a gentle and gifted child; his first breakdown at nineteen; and his many frustrations dealing with mental institutions, radical treatments, and drug therapies. Strong language. 1997. In the Country of Illness: Comfort and Advice for the Journey RC 46877 by Robert Lipsyte read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes With both himself and his late wife having had cancer, sports columnist Lipsyte gives advice on how to obtain the best medical care available. He explains how to manage insurance companies and bills, doctors and nurses, and friends and family. He offers numerous suggestions for making one's journey into the country of illness an easier one. 1998. Love and Survival: The Scientific Basis for the Healing Power of Intimacy RC 46812 by Dean Ornish read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Dr. Ornish advocates love, intimacy, and social support as methods of improving health. Provides scientific studies to show that emotional intimacy is crucial to health. Uses anecdotes from his and his patients' lives to illustrate the power of emotions. Gives examples of how to speak and act in order to be more loving. 1998. Making the Radiation Therapy Decision RC 45422 by David J. Brenner and Eric J. Hall read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Designed to aid and inform cancer patients of the various treatment options available to them, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Suggests the best treatments for some of the more common cancers and provides a comprehensive overview of the entire regimen. 1996. Man to Man: Surviving Prostate Cancer RC 44971 by Michael Korda read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes A frank, personal account of one man's encounter with prostate cancer. Chronicles his ordeal from the day of diagnosis: his decision on a course of treatment, surgery, recuperation, recovery, and the experience of dealing with impotence and incontinence as aftereffects. 1996. Mind-Body Deceptions: The Psychosomatics of Everyday Life RC 45937 by Steven L. Dubovsky read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes Dr. Dubovsky explains how the mind and body help and also interfere with each other. Includes a discussion of depression, the immune system, cancer, and heart disease. Suggests how to use the mind to heal the body. 1997. Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have; the Answers You Need RC 46454 edited by Rosalind C. Kalb read by John Rayburn 4 cassettes A guide for people with multiple sclerosis, as well as for their families and caregivers. Uses a question-and-answer format to inform readers about the neurology of the disease, treatment and care, therapies, psychosocial issues, employment, insurance, and other related areas of concern. 1996. Sex Ed RC 46408 by Miriam Stoppard read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette A medical doctor discusses puberty and the "facts of life," with an emphasis on the value of real friendship. Mentions heterosexuality and homosexuality and advocates responsible behavior. Lists support groups and other helpful organizations. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Strong Women Stay Young RC 46865 by Miriam E. Nelson read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes The author discusses how weight-lifting exercises can help prevent osteoporosis, improve balance, and increase energy-- in addition to controlling weight. Presents a program of strength-training exercises that can be done at home with a minimum of equipment by women of all ages. Based on a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 1997. Take Charge of Your Diabetes RC 45429 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette A guide for people with adult-onset diabetes to help prevent complications. Describes potential problems and how to avoid them. Stresses the need to work with a health-care team to control the blood glucose level. 1997. To Dance with the Devil: The New War on Breast Cancer RC 46041 by Karen Stabiner read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Stabiner presents the personal experiences of several patients of the UCLA Breast Center as they are treated by surgeon Dr. Susan Love. Examining the politics of research dollars and government support, Stabiner asserts that concern about womens' diseases was an afterthought until the 1990s. She attributes the new emphasis on finding a cure to Love and colleagues. 1997. Under Observation: Life inside a Psychiatric Hospital RC 45432 by Lisa Berger and Alexander Vuckovic read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes An account of the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a New England psychiatric hospital. Describes cases of depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, and other disorders. Portrays the complexities of mental-health practice in the late twentieth century. Strong language. 1994. The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality RC 46094 by Michael J. Basso read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A recognized sex educator explains human anatomy, diseases, pregnancy, birth control, and sexuality to help young adults make educated decisions. The author encourages teens to be responsible and to accept the consequences of their actions, while stressing his conviction that abstinence is the best policy. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Viral Sex: The Nature of AIDS RC 45898 by Jaap Goudsmit read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A history of the AIDS epidemic by a leading researcher in the field. Tracing the origins of the virus from ancient times and its transfer from animals to humans in the twentieth century, the author maintains that disruptions of Africa's rain forests led to the global spread of the disease. He also speculates about the possible development of a vaccine against AIDS. 1997. Virus X: Tracking the New Killer Plagues; Out of the Present and into the Future RC 45085 by Frank Ryan read by John Rayburn 3 cassettes Physician examines the emergence of epidemic infections and their possible connection with human disruption of the world's ecology. Propounds a theory of "aggressive symbiosis," by which a virus attacks the invader of its host's environment. Warns that environmental abuse could produce future plagues. 1997. Why People Don't Heal and How They Can RC 47079 by Caroline Myss read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The author, a medical intuitive, uses energy medicine to treat both the body and the spirit. Discusses the seven energy centers in the body, called chakras by Hindus. Explores the concept of woundology--where some people's focus on their wounds interferes with their healing. Bestseller 1997. The Wisdom of the Body RC 45536 by Sherwin B. Nuland read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Companion to How We Die (RC 37812). A surgeon explores the mystery of life and the human body. Discerns an inherent "spirit" in the organic structure, through which humans maintain themselves and survive. Examines the body's major systems, recounting case studies involving the body's responses to diseases and treatments. 1997. Music The Beatles RC 45537 by Hunter Davies read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Originally published in 1968 at the Beatles' peak in popularity, this authorized biography of the internationally acclaimed musical group includes a 1996 update, as well as supplemental information from the 1985 edition. Davies was permitted full access to the group, spending eighteen months with them at home and in the studio. Some strong language. 1996. Bessie RC 45244 by Chris Albertson read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Biography of Bessie Smith from exuberant young jazz singer in 1912 to "Empress of the Blues." Covers Smith's tumultuous marriage and social life, her concert tours in the eastern United States, and her untimely death in 1937. Based on press stories and interviews with Smith's niece. Strong language and some violence. 1972. The Chieftains: The Authorized Biography RC 45505 by John Glatt read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes A portrait of the popular musical group known for reinventing traditional Irish music. Traces the band's evolution from obscure beginnings in the 1960s to become the internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning performers of the 1990s. Strong language. 1997. Doo-Dah! Stephen Foster and the Rise of American Popular Culture RC 45379 by Ken Emerson read by David Elias 3 cassettes Portrays the life and works of one of America's earliest professional songwriters and creator of popular music. Traces his youth in Pittsburgh, his desultory search for a career, his later success as a composer of minstrel songs, and his tragic final years as a bibulous pauper who strove in vain for respectability. 1997. First Intermissions: Twenty-One Great Operas Explored, Explained, and Brought to Life from the Met RC 46718 by M. Owen Lee read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Based on commentaries originally presented during the first intermissions of Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. Father Lee, a professor of classics, analyzes and interprets works by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, and Strauss. 1995. Glenn Gould: The Ecstasy and Tragedy of Genius RC 46295 by Peter Ostwald read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes This psychobiography examines the public and private aspects of Glenn Gould, the reclusive Canadian pianist who died in 1982. The author, both a psychiatrist and a violinist, was Gould's friend and uniquely positioned to provide professional and personal insights into Gould's performances and his psyche. 1997. His Eye Is on the Sparrow: An Autobiography RC 45235 by Ethel Waters read by Connie Winston 3 cassettes Recollections of singer, Broadway actress, and Hollywood star Ethel Waters about her tumultuous career and personal life. Successes such as her Oscar-nominated role in Pinky (1949) contrast with her experience of day-to-day discrimination and segregation. Reissue of 1951 autobiography with new preface. 1992. The History of Jazz RC 46401 by Ted Gioia read by Bob Moore 4 cassettes Covers the origins of jazz from African instruments and rhythms of the early 1800s through the emergence of modern jazz and the technological changes of the 1990s. Evaluates the contributions of individual musicians; provides the social and cultural context for the development of this art form. 1997. Jimmy Buffett: The Man from Margaritaville Revealed RC 45447 by Steve Eng read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Portrays the life of popular singer Jimmy Buffett, well known for his hit song "Margaritaville." Chronicles his childhood in Alabama, his college days, and his thirty-year ascent in the music industry to become a top concert performer and recording artist. Strong language. 1996. The Lives of the Great Composers RC 44925 by Harold C. Schonberg read by Robert Blumenfeld 6 cassettes The author traces the lives of more than fifty major composers in chronological order, showing how each has contributed to the evolution of music from Bach to the twentieth century. Emphasizes biographical aspects of each musician rather than musical criticism. 1997. The Long Hard Road out of Hell RC 45881 by Marilyn Manson read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes Autobiography of rock star Marilyn Manson. Manson grew up in Ohio, where he rejected his religious upbringing. Moving to Florida as a teen, he studied journalism and theatre in college while frequenting the local club scene. He describes his band, friends, and performance art, concluding by expressing happiness with his drug-free life. Violence, strong language, explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Music, the Brain, and Ecstasy: How Music Captures Our Imagination RC 45925 by Robert Jourdain read by Andy Chappell 3 cassettes Using science, psychology, and philosophy, the author explains the evolution of sound in humans and the meaning of music. Uses historical anecdotes and different examples of common musical themes to explain the way music gives pleasure. 1997. My Life RC 46031 by Edith Piaf read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette During the last year of her life, the well-known singer dictated her recollections of the past--her inability to keep the man she loved, her drug and alcohol addictions, and her religious convictions. She recounts her fear that by the time she died, so much might have been said about her, no one would really know the kind of person she was. 1990. Notes of a Piano Tuner RC 46150 by Denele Pitts Campbell read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Tuning pianos provides the author opportunity to visit homes, churches, and music halls where she catches glimpses of the players' various lifestyles. Campbell describes her experiences and also comments on the countryside of the Arkansas Ozarks she traverses to do her work. 1997. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock: Trouble Girls RC 46361 edited by Barbara O'Dair read by Barbara Pinolini 5 cassettes Fifty-six essays profiling hundreds of female blues, jazz, gospel, country, and rock singers. Describes each music movement and includes discographies and a bibliography. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Unfinished Journey: Twenty Years Later RC 45463 by Yehudi Menuhin read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Originally published in 1976, this revised edition adds four new chapters, extending the author's memoir to age eighty. A world-renowned violinist, Menuhin offers his views on a wide range of topics, revealing his lifelong interest in musical and humanitarian pursuits. 1996. Virgil Thomson: Composer on the Aisle RC 46247 by Anthony Tommasini read by James DeLotel 5 cassettes Biography of the composer and longtime music critic of the New York Herald Tribune who received a Pulitzer Prize for music. Discusses Thomson's discreet homosexuality during a time when such a revelation could cost one a career. 1997. Nature and the Environment The Adirondacks: A History of America's First Wilderness RC 46197 by Paul Schneider read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes Since the 1600s Native Americans, trappers, loggers, miners, and artists have worked and played in this six-million-acre parkland. Schneider describes the area's social, ecological, and scientific history and the battle for coexistence between the public and private sectors that, in 1894, led to a New York constitutional amendment to keep the area "forever wild." 1997. Another Country: Journeying toward the Cherokee Mountains RC 46135 by Christopher Camuto read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Reflections on the history, ecology, and myths of the southern Appalachian region. Recounts exploratory trips through the wilderness on foot and by canoe. Describes local Cherokee culture, which emphasizes living in harmony with nature, and discusses the reintroduction of the red wolf into the area. 1997. The Appalachian Trail Reader RC 45920 edited by David Emblidge read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes A collection of travel diaries and registers, historical accounts, and other writings that portray the 2,140-mile recreational footpath running from Georgia to Maine. Traces the wilderness trail northward, depicting its history, geology, scenery, wildlife, and lore. 1996. The Attentive Heart: Conversations with Trees RC 45047 by Stephanie Kaza read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Applying Zen Buddhist concepts of human interaction with trees, Kaza works through a progression of experiences: sensual, historical, anthropomorphic, and religious. Amid contemplative narrative, Kaza offers rhapsodic appreciation of trees as an environmental force. 1993. The Bird in the Waterfall: A Natural History of Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes RC 45907 by Jerry Dennis read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Explores the subject of water in nature and the history of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Delves into underground, surface, and sky waters and their properties, dynamics, and effects. Discusses related phenomena such as waves, tides, beaches, and waterfalls. 1996. The Book of Yaak RC 45338 by Rick Bass read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A nature writer observes the beauty and serenity of the Yaak Valley in Montana. Bass opines that the destruction of the Yaak and other wilderness areas by commercial endeavors is socially and ecologically contemptible. 1996. Endangered Mexico: An Environment on the Edge RC 45083 by Joel Simon read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes An in-depth assessment of Mexico's environmental crisis, considering such factors as air pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, and depletion of the potable water supply. Traces developments from the Spanish conquest to the 1990s. Predicts dire political, economic, and social consequences. 1997. From the Field: A Collection of Writings from National Geographic RC 45973 edited by Charles McCarry read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Seventy-five articles selected from the popular magazine's 109-year existence. Although heavily illustrated, the periodical contains scholarly articles about the planet and its people. Contributors include Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Lindberg, Maya Angelou, Tad Szulc, and Shelby Foote. 1997. The Mojave: A Portrait of the Definitive American Desert RC 46754 by David Darlington read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Depicts the vast, bleak terrain of the Mojave Desert in southern California and Nevada. Describes the area's natural history and ecology, its value for military planning and operations, and its use by ranchers, gold miners, UFO watchers, dirt bikers, and others for a variety of purposes. 1996. One River: Explorations and Discoveries in the Amazon Rain Forest RC 44722 by Wade Davis read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes Ethnobotanist Richard Schultes took a leave of absence from Harvard from 1941 to 1953 to collect specimens of psychoactive and medicinal plants in the Amazon rain forest. His student Tim Plowman embarked on a similar journey with the author during 1974 and 1975. Davis recalls the discoveries, travels, and adventures of both. 1996. Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff read by Marilyn Gleason 3 cassettes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Perils of a Restless Planet: Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters RC 46075 by Ernest Zebrowski read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Examines selected natural disasters through history, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanos, tornados, and epidemics. Inquires into the causes and dynamics of these catastrophes with an eye toward anticipating such future events and mitigating their effects. 1997. Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature RC 45361 by Linda Lear read by Nanette Savard 5 cassettes Portrays the life of a pioneer environmentalist, whose 1962 book, Silent Spring (RC 20184), alerted the world to the risks of chemical poisoning. Traces her early years studying marine biology, her careers as government scientist and writer, and her influence in changing peoples' attitudes and public policy on ecology. 1997. Rainforests RC 46885 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Argues that the depletion of the world's tropical rainforests has caused irreversible ecological damage. Explores the loss of biodiversity, drastic climatic changes, and the uprooting of indigenous populations. Describes the debate about the severity of these problems, especially in British Columbia and the Amazon. For senior high and older readers. 1998. World War III: Population and the Biosphere at the End of the Millennium RC 45892 by Michael Tobias read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes Tobias warns that the world's burgeoning human population is on a collision course with the biosphere--an impending disaster the author characterizes as World War III. He examines five regions where demographic pressures are notably egregious and proposes a "global truce" for reducing humankind's threat to nature. 1994. Yamsi: A Year in the Life of a Wilderness Ranch RC 45307 by Dayton O. Hyde read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Hyde's love of the land and respect for its history are evident in this journal of his family's cattle-ranching operation in Oregon. A testament to a disappearing way of life where the seasons and nature's rhythms set the daily schedule. Hyde was late for his own birthday party, for example, because he was delivering a calf. 1971. Occult Adventures of a Psychic: The Fascinating and Inspiring True- Life Story of One of America's Most Successful Clairvoyants RC 47251 by Sylvia Browne and Antoinette May read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Describes how Sylvia Browne at age five learned that she, like many of her relatives, had psychic abilities. With the help of her "spirit guide," an Aztec-Inca woman from the 1500s, Sylvia solves police cases, predicts future events, and contacts ghosts. Some strong language. Bestseller 1990. Many Happy Returns: The Lives of Edgar Cayce RC 38828 by W.H. Church read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes (Reissue) Based on actual life readings by Edgar Cayce, the book traces the various supposed incarnations through the centuries of the soul-entity of this Virginia Beach psychic. 1984. The Story of Edgar Cayce: There Is a River RC 45634 by Thomas Sugrue read by Terence Aselford 3 cassettes Biography of a man with little formal education who, over a period of forty-three years, performed uncannily accurate medical diagnoses while under hypnosis. Chronicles Cayce's career in unorthodox healing and reviews case histories of his "readings" and prescriptions for various ailments. 1945. Philosophy Denial of the Soul: Spiritual and Medical Perspectives on Euthanasia and Mortality RC 45450 by M. Scott Peck read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Explores the social, medical, and ethical dimensions of euthanasia. At the heart of the issue, the author contends, is the spiritual question of whether the human soul exists. Opposes a public policy of allowing "euthanasia on demand" while arguing for more humane handling of physical and emotional pain. 1997. Genuine Reality: A Life of William James RC 46814 by Linda Simon read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Biography of the nineteenth-century American philosopher and psychologist. Chronological presentation of his family background, intellectual development, and career path. Describes important people in his life--his father, Henry James Sr.; his brother, the novelist Henry James Jr.; his wife, Alice; and the psychic medium Leonora Piper. 1998. A Passion for Wisdom: A Very Brief History of Philosophy RC 46514 by Robert C. Solomon and Kathleen M. Higgins read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Portrays the evolution of philosophical ideas and trends from ancient times to postmodern thinking, which arose after World War II. Traces the development of key ideologies and movements, explaining their meanings, relationships, and historical significance. 1997. Philosophy of Right RC 45533 by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Hegel expounds his social philosophy, which realizes its ideal within a constitutional monarchy under a sovereign. He methodically develops this system, considering such concepts as abstract right, morality, and ethics in the contexts of family, community, and state. 1896. The Warrior's Honor: Ethnic War and the Modern Conscience RC 46558 by Michael Ignatieff read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Asks whether Western nations in the post-Cold War era bear a moral responsibility to intervene in ethnic conflicts, especially where human atrocities are committed. Examines such cases as Angola, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, where tribal loyalties outweigh the notion of universal human rights. 1998. Works of PlatoRC 41107 edited by Irwin Edman Ralph Lowenstein read by 4 cassettes Selected writings of Plato portraying the philosophy, themes, and ethics of Socrates. Through the device of Socratic dialogs, Plato explores essential moral and metaphysical questions of life and reality. He limns the vision of a perfect society in his capstone work, The Republic (RC 14875). 1956. Dialogs portraying the philosophy of Socrates. Poetry Collected Early Poems: 1950-1970 RC 46404 by Adrienne Rich read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Rich's first six books of poetry, along with additional entries from this time frame, are presented in chronological order. These writings from her youth offer fresh and direct perceptions of new experiences as she travels and encounters people and places during the 1950s and the turmoil of the 1960s. Includes nine translations of Dutch poetry. 1993. Eight American Poets: Theodore Roethke, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, John Berryman, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Allen Ginsberg, James Merrill; an Anthology RC 45780 edited by Joel Conarroe read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Selected works by eight diverse postmodern poets. Presents a profile of each author and describes social and literary ties among them. Conarroe traces a pattern, mental disturbances as well as creative genius, that he believes these artists share to varying degrees. 1994. The Essential Rumi RC 46499 translated by Coleman Barks read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Contemporary translation of spiritual poetry by the Sufi mystic Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273). These poems were created during Rumi's work with a dervish learning community that was "exploring the mystery of union with the divine." Some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Fields of Praise: New and Selected Poems RC 46362 by Marilyn Nelson read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Poems by an African American writer exploring motherhood, religion, and racism. The collection is divided into four parts: "Mama and Daddy," "Homeplace," "Hermitage," and "Still Faith." Also includes the author's notes about her work. National Book Award finalist. 1997. Locusts at the Edge of Summer: New and Selected Poems RC 45905 by John Balaban read by Roy Avers 1 cassette A collection of poignant poems, including several that evoke the horror and brutality of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. Other works portray harsh images of life in rural America and describe the author's view of a stark "new world order." 1997. Loosestrife: Poems RC 46029 by Stephen Dunn read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Poems on the loneliness, angst, love, and losses that affect lives in a changing America. The title work is a discursive elegy on the mild 1995 "winter winter never came," offering observations on nature, politics, hope, and ordinary life on New Jersey's southern coast. 1996. Love Poems RC 46502 by Nikki Giovanni read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Fifty-four poems by an award-winning African American writer celebrating love in its many manifestations: for a lover, for a friend, for a member of the family, in the abstract, and in the concrete. Grouped in three sections: "I Hope It's Love," "And Yeah . . . These Are Love Poems," and "I Take Master Card (Charge Your Love to Me)." For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Metaphysical Poets RC 46856 edited by Helen Gardner read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Selected poems by seventeenth-century English poets, including John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, and Andrew Marvell. Contains an introduction and biographical notes. 1957. The New Oxford Book of Children's Verse RC 45712 edited by Neil Philip read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An anthology of some 350 children's poems by more than 200 English-language poets arranged in chronological order from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. For adults to share with children. 1996. A Night without Armor: Poems RC 47007 by Jewel Kilcher read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Alaskan songwriter presents 109 poems. In these autobiographical pieces, she expresses her feelings about love and lovers, places visited, and lessons learned from personal experience. Bestseller 1998. The Odyssey RC 43541 by Homer read by Alexander Scourby 3 cassettes (Reissue) A Greek epic poem attributed to Homer recounts the adventures of Odysseus during his ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. This translation by Robert Fitzgerald won the 1961 Bollingen Award for the best translation of a poem into English. 1961. Selected Poems: The Centenary Edition RC 43680 by Edna St. Vincent Millay and Colin Falck read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette This gathering of poems begins with "Renascence," a poem Millay entered in a contest in 1912 and that brought her immediate recognition. The simplicity and accessibility that sometimes prompted critics to pass over her poems is the very skill that also created her appeal and made her work popular for nearly forty years. Her lyricism is discussed in an extensive introduction. 1991. Selected Poetry RC 44912 by William Wordsworth read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes (Reissue) Works of the English Romantic poet arranged chronologically from 1787 to 1834. The preface to the second edition of Lyrical Ballads, dated 1800, is also included. Contains an introduction by Mark Van Doren. 1950. Swimming Lessons: New and Selected Poems RC 45693 by Nancy Willard read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Poetry about nature, life, and spirituality. In the title poem, a grown daughter attends the sickbed of her parent. She tenderly reflects on the patience and love that the parent had shown years earlier while teaching her to swim. 1996. Upholding Mystery: An Anthology of Contemporary Christian Poetry RC 44753 edited by David Impastato read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Extensive collection of poetry featuring the work of fifteen poets, such as Annie Dillard and Daniel Berrigan. Poems are divided into the following sections: The Cross, Transformation, Death, Injustice, Presence, God's Body, Fools, Wayfarers, Love, The Dark, Grace, Praise, The Mystical Body, Sacrament, The Leap, and Holy. 1997. Psychology and Self Help Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing RC 45739 by Caroline Myss read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Dr. Myss, a medical intuitive, motivates people to cure their bodies through spiritual healing. Myss draws on principles from three major religions to present her program to patients. Bestseller 1996. Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition RC 46747 by Stuart A. Vyse read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Vyse examines the psychology of superstition and offers ways to teach rational thinking about paranormal phenomena, astrology, and X-files. He contends that unscientific thinking can be avoided. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Confidence Course: Seven Steps to Self-Fulfillment RC 46152 by Walter Anderson read by John Rayburn 1 cassette From the editor of Parade magazine, this course on self-confidence enables readers to learn to change their behavior in order to gain emotional well-being. Gives exercises and practice examples. 1997. A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume RC 43840 by Foundation for Inner Peace read by Madelyn Buzzard 10 cassettes Designed to help readers increase awareness of love in their lives. Explains theoretical concepts on which the course is based and includes a workbook with lessons for each day of the year and a teacher's manual. Subject of Return to Love (RC 34516). 1975. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life RC 45257 by Richard Carlson read by Jack Fox 1 cassette A guide for achieving personal serenity by altering perspective and practicing a more relaxed lifestyle. Offers strategies and exercises for "letting go" of problems and following the path of least resistance. Bestseller 1997. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life RC 46533 by Richard Carlson read by Jack Fox 1 cassette In this companion to Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff (RC 45257), the author extends his advice to handling family life. Explores ways of compromising and enjoying household members. Bestseller 1998. Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual RC 45551 by Dennis Prager read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The author, a popular radio host in Los Angeles, addresses the emotion of happiness. Prager contends that happiness is a habit that people owe to themselves and others to achieve. Gives practical suggestions to establish new attitudes and behaviors. Bestseller 1998. Help! My Heart Is Breaking! How to Get through the Hurt RC 46213 by Meg Schneider read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette The author directs this book at those whose boyfriends broke up with them and those who want to break up. She gives tips on how to endure this event constructively and on how to troubleshoot future relationships. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. I Don't Want to Talk about It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression RC 45734 by Terrence Real read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes A psychotherapist analyzes male depression, a disorder he describes as epidemic, covert, and largely untreated. Argues that American boys are socialized to seek esteem through competition, while they are discouraged from expressing feelings or empathizing with others. Describes destructive behaviors that may result. Strong language. 1997. I'm Not as Old as I Used to Be: Reclaiming Your Life in the Second Half RC 45663 by Frances Weaver read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette The seniors editor on NBC's Today Show encourages older citizens to be active and to enjoy developing themselves to the fullest. She describes how she struggled with the shock of becoming a widow and with alcoholism before making a new life for herself. 1997. Imperfect Control: Our Lifelong Struggles with Power and Surrender RC 46511 by Judith Viorst read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Discusses issues of control that permeate nearly all facets of human existence. In ten chapters covering different phases of life from birth to death, Viorst examines situations to determine what is uncontrollable and when to exert choice. Topics include self-possession, sex, couples, parenthood, and the workplace. Some strong language. 1998. Mad House: Growing Up in the Shadow of Mentally Ill Siblings RC 45196 by Clea Simon read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes A woman recounts growing up as a "well" child with a schizophrenic brother and sister. Portrays the guilt, fear, and compensatory behaviors with which she and her parents handled the family's dysfunction. Offers practical advice for healthy persons with mentally ill siblings. 1997. Mind-Body Deceptions: The Psychosomatics of Everyday Life RC 45937 by Steven L. Dubovsky read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes Dr. Dubovsky explains how the mind and body help and also interfere with each other. Includes a discussion of depression, the immune system, cancer, and heart disease. Suggests how to use the mind to heal the body. 1997. Napoleon Hill's Keys to Positive Thinking: Ten Steps to Health, Wealth, and Success RC 46705 by Napoleon Hill and Michael J. Ritt read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Argues that achieving a positive mental attitude is possible through practice. Presents a ten-step formula with practical advice and affirmations by famous people. 1998. The New Psychiatry: The Essential Guide to State-of-the-Art Therapy, Medication, and Emotional Health RC 46190 by Jack M., M.D. Gorman read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes A consumer's guide to the principles, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic methods of modern psychiatric care. Offers advice on when to see a psychiatrist, describes major illnesses, and explains various courses of treatment. 1996. Outsmarting IQ: The Emerging Science of Learnable Intelligence RC 45437 by David Perkins read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Examines the history of intelligence theory and the three dimensions of intelligence: neural, experiential, and reflective. Argues that mental capacity is not entirely genetic and that "most people can learn to function in a substantially more intelligent way." 1995. Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608 by Meg F. Schneider read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Prescriptions for Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life RC 47355 by Bernie S. Siegel read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Physician offers advice on how to face adversity and live happily. Discusses how to achieve peace of mind, how to love and forgive, and how to become the kind of person you want to be. 1998. Private Myths: Dreams and Dreaming RC 44287 by Anthony Stevens read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes A psychiatrist explores dream theories that date from ancient times. Avers that dreams can illuminate waking lives and offer insights into the unconscious mind. Discusses dream language and syntax to help readers interpret their own dreams. 1995. The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents: Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment RC 45670 by Deepak Chopra read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette Provides parents with a framework of principles and practical steps for teaching their children "the spiritual dimension of success," which goes beyond material wealth and worldly prestige. Avers that the human spirit is the source of meaningful achievement, especially in a complex modern world. 1997. Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self RC 47128 by Sarah Ban Breathnach read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Ban Breathnach asserts human beings are divided into two groups--the resigned, who think their time on earth is beyond their control, and the exhausted, who believe there is "something more" to life. To the exhausted she offers nine steps to achieving happiness: sensing, surviving, settling, stumbling, selling out, starting over, searching, striving, and something more. Bestseller 1998. Twins: And What They Tell Us about Who We Are RC 46829 by Lawrence Wright read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Seeking to resolve the heredity-versus-environment debate about the development of human behavior, the author analyzes research on twins, surveys the history of the science of eugenics, and describes the results of studies of identical twins who were raised apart. 1997. What to Do When a Loved One Dies: A Practical and Compassionate Guide to Dealing with Death on Life's Terms RC 46026 by Eva Shaw read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes A guide and sourcebook for coping with the practical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological issues and concerns that are occasioned by a death. Provides guidance for taking immediate action, making arrangements, dealing with grief, and moving on with life. 1994. When Someone You Love Is Depressed: How to Help Your Loved One without Losing Yourself RC 45598 by Laura Epstein Rosen and Xavier Francisco Amador read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes The authors, both clinical psychologists, explain ways to help depressed friends and family members without being overcome by sadness or anger. They define depression, suggest means of communication, and recommend further reading and related websites. 1996. White Gloves: How We Create Ourselves through Memory RC 45182 by John Kotre read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes A psychologist explores the issue of autobiographical memory--the recollection of people, events, objects, and feelings that make up the story of one's life. Describes memory as dynamic, evolving, and ever-revising the history and image of self. Examines questions of faulty, false, photographic, and repressed memories. 1995. Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time RC 46517 by Michael Shermer read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes The author, publisher of Skeptic magazine, identifies twenty-five fallacies that lead people to believe weird things. Discusses his views on pseudoscience and superstition, including creationism, Holocaust denial, alien encounters, and the paranormal. 1997. Working with Emotional Intelligence RC 47192 by Daniel Goleman read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes The author applies the principles from Emotional Intelligence (RC 41511) to the business world. Explains what skills are needed to succeed in business besides I.Q. Provides guidelines for employees on developing social skills and specific emotional traits. 1998. Worry: Controlling It and Using It Wisely RC 45699 by Edward M. Hallowell read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Dr. Hallowell, an expert on attention deficit disorder, turns to a study on worry, in both its destructive and productive forms. Hallowell analyzes the uses and benefits of worry and discusses when to seek help if someone worries too much. Offers recommendations on how to maintain a healthy balance. 1997. A Young Girl's Diary RC 45126 read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes The purported diary of an Austrian girl from the age of eleven to fourteen first published in Vienna in 1919. Gretel writes about her school, teachers, family, friends, starting menstruation, and trying to learn how babies are conceived. The introduction, written in 1989, discusses the history and authenticity of the diary. 1990. Religion Ask Your Angels RC 45425 by Alma Daniel and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A guide to understanding and relating to angels, whom the author perceives as celestial companions. Describes a five-step process of exercises and meditations by which people can link with angels, who can enable them to improve their relationships and better control their lives. 1992. Basic Judaism RC 46673 by Milton Steinberg read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette (Reissue) The ideals, beliefs, and practices of the Jewish religion, written for both Jews and non-Jews. Explains the significance of the Torah, and outlines the idea of God and the concept of the good life. 1947. Belief in God in an Age of Science RC 46698 by John Polkinghorne read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The author, an Anglican priest and theoretical physicist, traces the similarities of investigative methods used by scientists and theologians. His topics include natural theology, divine action in the physical world, and prospects for future dialog that will include all religious traditions, not just those of the Abrahamic faiths. 1998. The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine RC 46005 by Sue Monk Kidd read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes The author writes of her conversion from a Southern Baptist with a patriarchal view of the world to a femininist who glories in the spiritual consciousness of womanhood. Kidd includes research from the Bible, fairy tales, myths, and feminist religious leaders to illustrate her beliefs. 1996. A Gathering of Angels RC 45219 by Morris B. Margolies read by David Elias 2 cassettes Margolies, a rabbi and professor of Jewish history, examines the role of angels, including Satan, as portrayed in the Hebrew Bible, in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and in Jewish literature over several centuries. Considers religious, philosophical, and literary perspectives on angelic and demonic influences. 1994. God and the American Writer RC 45741 by Alfred Kazin read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Explores the theme of spirituality in American literature. Examines the expression of this theme in various works by Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Faulkner, and other authors. Evaluates "the imagination [each] brings to his tale of religion in human affairs." 1997. The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart RC 46434 by Peter J. Gomes read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Peter Gomes, a minister and professor at Harvard University, encourages people to read the Bible. He briefly explains the Good Book and discusses twelve current topics in relation to it including race, women, homosexuality, and wealth. 1996. The Harlot by the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible RC 45959 by Jonathan Kirsch read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Readers don't often expect to find sex, violence, and scandal in the Bible, according to the author, and many religious authorities have ignored such passages. Kirsch retells several biblical tales and describes the social and political context of their time. Included are accounts of Lot and his family, Tamar and Judah, and Jephtha and his daughter. Bestseller 1997. How Good Do We Have to Be? A New Understanding of Guilt and Forgiveness RC 45710 by Harold S. Kushner read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Kushner, who wrote When Bad Things Happen to Good People (RD 1725) asserts that individuals demand too much of themselves in regard to sin and guilt. By offering a different approach to the story of Adam and Eve, Kushner suggests that God forgives our mistakes--experiences from which people learn and grow. Bestseller 1996. How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies, Volume 2 RC 45104 edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes This sequel to How to Be a Perfect Stranger (RC 45103) focuses on smaller denominations within the United States, such as Native American, Amish, Mennonite, and Pentecostal Church of God, answering basic questions about their beliefs and describing what to expect during the service. 1997. How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies RC 45103 edited by Arthur J. Magida read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes A guide to the beliefs, life-cycle events, and celebrations of major religious denominations within the United States, designed to help visitors feel comfortable and participate in services. Includes Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Baptist, Episcopalian, Jewish, Presbyterian, Quaker, and Mormon practices. Followed by How to Be a Perfect Stranger, Volume 2 (RC 45104). 1996. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living RC 43537 by Charles R. Swindoll read by Paul Baker 2 cassettes (Reissue) A Protestant preacher with a radio ministry reflects on the Gospel verse Mark 10:45, which deals with Jesus' service to others. How Christians can serve and give to others in their daily lives is the topic under discussion. 1981. Just as I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham RC 45546 by Billy Graham read by Don Feldheim 6 cassettes Famed minister reminisces about his evangelical work around the globe. The author also details Graham's close relationships with world leaders, including U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Graham portrays the illuminating effect he felt his ministry made during his more than fifty years of service. 1997. The Meaning of the Glorious Koran RC 44913 translated by Marmaduke Pickthall read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes Translated by Marmaduke Pickthall with explanatory notes, this earliest work of classical Arabic is the sacred scripture of Islam as revealed to the Prophet Mohammed by the Angel Gabriel. 1992. Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith RC 45436 by William F. Buckley read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes A memoir of the author's life as a Catholic. Includes biographical reminiscences of religious moments in Buckley's life: traveling to Lourdes, the ordination of a nephew, and his mother's death. Discusses his views on Catholic theology, particularly regarding birth control, divorce, and women priests. Bestseller 1997. Ruth, a Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham RC 45355 by Patricia Cornwell read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Written by a popular crime novelist--a family friend--this account of the wife of evangelist Billy Graham begins with Ruth Bell's early life in China as a child of missionaries. Because she wanted to follow in her parents' footsteps, it took persuasion on Graham's part to convince her to marry him and become his helpmate. 1997. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy! RC 44301 by Barbara Johnson read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Collection of five short essays regarding a person's relationship with God. Within each essay are sayings upon which the article hinges. Johnson's adages include "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face" and "If there is no control, there is no responsibility." 1993. Thoughts on the East RC 45532 by Thomas Merton read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Reflections of a noted Trappist monk and writer on major religions of the East. Defines and describes Taoism, Buddhism, Sufism, and Hinduism. Observes principles and themes that these religions share with their Western counterparts. Includes introductory materials by George Woodcock. 1995. Three Gospels RC 44475 by Reynolds Price read by David Impastato 2 cassettes Price presents his translations of the Gospels of Mark and John with explanatory prefaces for each. He also offers his own "honest account" of Jesus' life based on the four Gospels, historical and theological evidence, and scholarly research. 1996. Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? The Search for the Secret of Qumran RC 45814 by Norman Golb read by David Elias 4 cassettes A scholarly inquiry into the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the first of which was discovered in the Qumran caves in 1947. The author refutes the theory that scribes produced the scrolls in a local Essenean monastery and asserts that the manuscripts were transferred from Jerusalem when the city was under Roman siege. 1995. Science and Technology African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity RC 45989 by Christopher Stringer and Robin McKie read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Presents a theory of common racial heritage in the development of the human species based on fossil and genetic evidence. Posits that Homo erectus went extinct globally except in Africa where that form evolved into hominids, who eventually dispersed across the world. 1996. Becoming Human: Evolution and Human Uniqueness RC 46616 by Ian Tattersall read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Examines the evolutionary process evident in fossils and other archaeological records to trace human development. Considers distinguishing characteristics of Homo sapiens-- creative ability, cognitive power, and the potential for abstract and symbolic thought. Questions why scientists still cannot pinpoint how, when, where, or why the extraordinary human consciousness was acquired. 1998. Belief in God in an Age of Science RC 46698 by John Polkinghorne read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The author, an Anglican priest and theoretical physicist, traces the similarities of investigative methods used by scientists and theologians. His topics include natural theology, divine action in the physical world, and prospects for future dialog that will include all religious traditions, not just those of the Abrahamic faiths. 1998. Billions and Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium RC 45617 by Carl Sagan read by Bob Kuhn 2 cassettes This final book by the noted scientist relates scientific and mathematical principles to abortion, AIDS, nuclear war, global warming, and other public-policy issues. Sagan argues that moral codes and civic responsibility are imperative to survival in the new millennium. 1997. Braving the Elements: The Stormy History of American Weather RC 45451 by David Laskin read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Presents a popular history of weather and its cultural impact in the United States. Traces "man's experience with the climate," including rainmaking ceremonies of Native Americans, scientific contributions of pioneers like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, and twentieth-century technology-driven meteorology. 1996. Cheating Time: Science, Sex, and Aging RC 46371 by Roger Gosden read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Explores the phenomenon of senescence, the aging of the body. Explains the aging process and examines its close relationship with the sex organs and reproduction. Discusses modern discoveries in gerontology and the scientific prospects for extending life. 1996. The Chunnel: The Amazing Story of the Undersea Crossing of the English Channel RC 46246 by Drew Fetherston read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Describes the planning and construction of the railway tunnel, the Chunnel, completed in 1993. Contrasts the approaches of British and French workers; assesses the financial, political, and technical resources required for this engineering feat; and concludes with the first Chunnel accident, in December 1996. 1997. Clone: The Road to Dolly and the Path Ahead RC 45886 by Gina Kolata read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A scientist discusses technological and ethical implications of cloning--the production of a living creature from genetic material. She describes the 1996 birth of a sheep named Dolly--allegedly the first cloned creature--as the beginning of a new scientific era, in which the question immediately arises, "should humans be cloned?" 1998. Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge RC 46359 by Edward O. Wilson read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes A scientist proposes a renewed effort to link facts and fact-based theory across disciplines, as originally ventured by Enlightenment thinkers. He further posits that perceiving the natural world as an integrated whole would better prepare humans to treat global problems. Bestseller 1998. Countdown: A History of Space Flight RC 46019 by T.A. Heppenheimer read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes A chronicle of international efforts at space exploration since the 1930s. Describes the early experiments and breakthroughs, key personalities whose vision and work advanced the science of space flight, the technologies that made it possible, and the obstacles that were overcome in conquering the frontier of space. 1997. The Death of Distance: How the Communications Revolution Will Change Our Lives RC 46400 by Frances Cairncross read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Predicts some major economic and social implications of the communications revolution for the early twenty-first century. Asserts that the global ubiquity of broadband, interactive links will revolutionize human and business relationships in fundamental ways. 1997. Dinosaur Lives: Unearthing an Evolutionary Saga RC 45755 by John R. Horner and Edwin Dobb read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Companion to Digging Dinosaurs (RC 30308). A paleontologist explores how these creatures evolved, lived, and adapted to the environment. Draws upon extensive fieldwork to depict the dinosaur's pattern of living and survival methods. Ventures theories on key controversies, such as what caused its extinction. 1997. Fire on Earth: Doomsday, Dinosaurs, and Humankind RC 45471 by John and Mary Gribbin read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes British science writers provide an overview on how interstellar collisions and meteoroidal impacts have shaped life on earth, beginning with the dinosaurs. They discuss different technologies that could be used in the future to prevent a calamitous collision between the Earth and an asteroid. 1996. The Five Biggest Ideas in Science RC 46633 by Charles M. Wynn and Arthur W. Wiggins read by Susan Nardone 1 cassette The authors discuss basic principles of science and the processes employed to develop these hypotheses, theories, and laws. Leaving behind scientific jargon, they explain atoms, the origin of matter, the evolution of life, and the application of benefit/risk analysis in assessing sciential ideas. 1997. The Gene Wars: Science, Politics, and the Human Genome RC 45649 by Robert Cook-Deegan read by Michael Consoli 4 cassettes Chronicles the history of the Human Genome Project, which seeks to map all of the genes in human DNA. Discusses the scientific origins of the project, the political struggles that shaped it, and the bureaucratic organization that was established to carry it out. Examines pertinent ethical, social, and legal issues. 1994. Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743 by Linda Tagliaferro read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its practical applications for medicine and agriculture. Discusses transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of new life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Good Natured: The Origins of Right and Wrong in Humans and Other Animals RC 46103 by Frans de Waal read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Explores the biological basis of morality in primates and other animals. Draws upon observations of animal behavior and social dynamics that suggest tendencies toward altruism, sympathy, guilt, and cooperation. Argues that evolution favors ethical behavior. 1996. How the Mind Works RC 46231 by Steven Pinker read by Kerry Cundiff 6 cassettes Explores the mind and its cognitive processes in the context of evolutionary theory. By "reverse engineering" modern brain functions--including instincts, reason, memory, and emotions--the author discerns an adaptive model of the mind as having evolved over time to survive and reproduce. 1997. Korolev: How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive to Beat America to the Moon RC 45876 by James Harford read by Frank Coffee 4 cassettes A portrait of the genius and driving force behind the Soviet space program, who developed that nation's first ballistic missile, Sputnik satellite, and manned space shot. Traces his startling ascent from prisoner in a Siberian gulag in the 1930s to mastermind of the Soviet space effort. 1997. Life: A Natural History of the First Four Billion Years of Life on Earth RC 46959 by Richard Fortey read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Using fossil evidence, a paleontologist traces the development of plants and animals on Earth, from the origin of the cosmos to the advent of humankind. Depicts the evolution of simple organisms to complex life forms, the symbiotic relationships among them, and the key role of chance in the process. 1997. Mathematical Mysteries: The Beauty and Magic of Numbers RC 45132 by Calvin C. Clawson read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Reflects on the inherent beauty, interconnectedness, and compelling truth of mathematics. Defines numbers, examines their sequences and series, and explores exotic mathematical relationships that have challenged great minds through the ages. 1996. The Number Sense: How the Mind Creates Mathematics RC 45759 by Stanislas Dehaene read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes The author explains how the structure of the human brain shapes mathematical abilities. Describes psychological studies of the way people understand and manipulate numbers. Reports on experiments involving animals and babies, as well as those who have suffered brain injuries. 1997. Perils of a Restless Planet: Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters RC 46075 by Ernest Zebrowski read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Examines selected natural disasters through history, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanos, tornados, and epidemics. Inquires into the causes and dynamics of these catastrophes with an eye toward anticipating such future events and mitigating their effects. 1997. Race and Human Evolution RC 46106 by Milford Wolpoff and Rachel Caspari read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Two paleoanthropologists explore opposing theories of human evolution, the origins of modern physical characteristics, and the roots of racial variation. They compare the "Eve theory" of recent human origin with a multiregional model that posits a more gradual, diverse process of development. 1997. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology RC 45783 by Susan Clinton read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Science and the Founding Fathers: Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison RC 45480 by I. Bernard Cohen read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Explores the influence of scientific principles and reasoning upon political thought and action in early American government. Cites such examples as Jefferson's reference to Newtonian elements in the Declaration of Independence and Franklin's effective use of science in his diplomatic and political careers. 1995. The Science Class You Wish You Had: The Seven Greatest Scientific Discoveries in History and the People Who Made Them RC 46748 by David Eliot Brody and Arnold R. Brody read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Identifies seven basic scientific discoveries that gave rise to the great technological advances of the late twentieth century. Explains the principles and implications surrounding gravity, the atom, relativity, the Big Bang, DNA, evolution, and genetics. For high school and older readers. 1997. A Science Odyssey: One Hundred Years of Discovery RC 46834 by Charles Flowers read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Examines scientific discoveries made during the twentieth century that have dramatically altered daily life. Covers both the advances and the people who accomplished them. Explores five topics: physics and astronomy, technology, origins, medicine, and human behavior. Companion to the PBS series. 1998. Smell: The Secret Seducer RC 45594 by Piet Vroon read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes A psychologist explores the history, science, and myths associated with the sense of smell, which he believes is taken for granted in Western culture. He explains the biology and "psychophysics" of olfaction, how the sense varies in degree among individuals, and its links with emotion, memory, and sex. 1997. Stuff: The Materials the World Is Made Of RC 45604 by Ivan Amato read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Amato traces the use of stuff--raw materials--in the development of products from prehistoric to modern times. He relates the evolution of the field of materials science to the human ability to manipulate smaller and smaller building blocks of matter. He theorizes that "smart" materials, under research in the 1990s, signal the beginning of a new technological era. 1997. The Universe Below: Discovering the Secrets of the Deep Sea RC 45122 by William J. Broad read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes Chronicles the exploration of the largest unexamined part of the earth, the deep sea. Traces the human quest to understand the sea from ancient times to the modern day, when advanced technologies are fast pushing back the undersea frontier. Reveals recent geologic and biological discoveries from deep research. 1997. Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the Twenty-First Century RC 46238 by Michio Kaku read by John Richardson 4 cassettes Predicts that a convergence of quantum physics, computer science, and biotechnology will revolutionize civilization in the twenty-first century. Avers that humans will shift from being "passive observers" to "active choreographers of Nature" in the process. 1997. Why Aren't Black Holes Black? RC 46702 by Robert M. Hazen read by Andy Chappell 3 cassettes A survey of unanswered scientific questions on the frontiers of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and earth science. Examines such unknowns as the origins and end of the earth, the limits of available energy resources, and the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. 1997. Worlds Unnumbered: The Search for Extrasolar Planets RC 45731 by Donald Goldsmith read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes The author describes the search for extrasolar planets and the discovery, in the mid-1990s, of seven planets circling suns other than our own. Details the methods used, the significance of these discoveries for understanding the universe, and the prospects for future findings. 1997. Yes, We Have No Neutrons: An Eye-Opening Tour through the Twists and Turns of Bad Science RC 46227 by A.K. Dewdney read by John Richardson 2 cassettes A critique of "mistaken science"--examples of celebrated experiments that violated accepted scientific method. Describes eight cases of flawed work, including the claimed discovery of cold fusion in 1989, Project Ozma's search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and Biosphere 2. 1997. Social Sciences The Argument Culture: Moving from Debate to Dialogue RC 46752 by Deborah Tannen read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes Asserts that public issues tend to be framed as adversarial, yes-or-no arguments by lawyers, journalists, politicians, and others in American society. Explains how the resulting conflict in public dialog often obscures the truth and hampers the constructive resolution of problems. 1998. The Ashes of Waco: An Investigation RC 44696 by Dick J. Reavis read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes An examination of a fifty-one-day standoff between members of the Branch Davidian religious community and federal law enforcement officials in Texas in 1993, and events that led up to the crisis. The author argues for increased social tolerance of religious movements and a decreased role for the media in shaping public perceptions of them. 1995. Black Intellectuals: Race and Responsibility in American Life RC 46303 by William M. Banks read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes The author traces black intellectuals in America since colonial times. Discusses their need to balance personal pursuits and goals with the public demand for mentors and role models. Includes more than one hundred brief biographical sketches. 1996. The Children RC 45703 by David Halberstam read by Jake Williams 6 cassettes As a young journalist in the early 1960s, Halberstam covered the story of the "sit-in kids," who integrated lunch counters in Nashville. In this book he chronicles the actions of African American college students who were part of the civil rights movement and traces their subsequent careers. Some violence. 1998. A Chosen Few: The Resurrection of European Jewry RC 46276 by Mark Kurlansky read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes A survey of European Jewry in the 1990s. Recounts interviews with Holocaust survivors and their children about how they recovered from World War II and why they are living in Europe with its history of anti-Semitism. Depicts a number of thriving Jewish communities in various cities of Europe. 1995. The Death of Outrage: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals RC 46905 by William J. Bennett read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Former secretary of education analyzes the defenses that President Bill Clinton and his lawyers used to deflect criticism and compares the Clinton scandal with the uproar over former president Richard M. Nixon. Bennett argues that America's moral values have been eroded by corruption from the top down. Bestseller 1998. Dixie Rising: How the South Is Shaping American Values, Politics, and Culture RC 44473 by Peter Applebome read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Applebome, a northerner who has been reporting from the South since 1976--with no desire to return north--interviewed blacks and whites regarding their feelings on politics and society thirty years after the civil rights movement. He concludes that not only is the South becoming Americanized, but the North is becoming southernized. 1996. Euthanasia RC 44771 by Sunni Bloyd read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Explores facts, issues, and points of view on mercy killing. Weighs legal and medical considerations, recounting actual cases involving the question of euthanasia. Discusses the effects of changing attitudes and medical technologies on the right-to-die controversy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Future of the Race RC 45477 by Henry Louis Gates and Cornel West read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Two African American intellectuals reexamine W.E.B. DuBois's theory of "the Talented Tenth," which declared that educated black people bear a special obligation to lead and uplift their race. The authors explore the theory's relevance in the late 1990s and offer their own views on advancing minority interests. 1996. The Good Death: The New American Search to Reshape the End of Life RC 46245 by Marilyn Webb read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Examines the modern death experience and the ethical, legal, and medical issues surrounding the end of life. Inquires into the process of dying through interviews with doctors, hospice workers, and terminal patients. Describes the nature of a "least-worst death." 1997. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies RC 46548 by Jared Diamond read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Examines the disparate formation of human societies around the world in terms of wealth and power. Argues that accidents of geography and environment, rather than racial differences, favored some civilizations over others for developing agriculture, social institutions, and technologies. 1997. Hep-Cats, Narcs, and Pipe Dreams: A History of America's Romance with Illegal Drugs RC 46515 by Jill Jonnes read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes A history of drug use in America, tracing three major drug epidemics of the twentieth century. The author concludes that analyzing supply and demand is crucial to understanding the problem, and that a subculture of drug use permeates American society. She also suggests ways to eradicate the problem. For senior high and older readers. 1996. How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out RC 46516 by Alex J. Packer read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses Internet courtesy and handling special situations such as funerals and religious rites, family and school expectations, and other scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts summarize the counsel. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Last Plantation: Color, Conflict, and Identity; Reflections of a New World Black RC 46278 by Itabari Njeri read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Explores the structure and dynamics of race relations in 1990s America. Examines issues of color discrimination within the African American community and among various minority groups. Argues that these biases promote a divisive "last plantation" of the mind. Violence. 1997. Life on the Line RC 46407 by Faye Wattleton read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes Autobiography of the first African American president of Planned Parenthood. The daughter of a female fundamentalist preacher, Faye Wattleton studied to be a nurse/midwife. Her training revealed the horrors of illegal abortions. Joining Planned Parenthood in the late 1960s, she has since worked for women's reproductive rights. 1996. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family RC 46336 by Dave Pelzer read by David Elias 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Child Called "It" (RC 45004), Pelzer relates his experiences living in a foster home from the age of twelve through eighteen. Describes being socialized and taught basic manners and values by one family and then another. Concludes with recommendations for foster care. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. Manhood in America: A Cultural History RC 45038 by Michael Kimmel read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Explores male role models from suave sophisticate to rugged individualist and their changing ideals in America. Discusses historical and contemporary standards of masculinity, perceived threats to male esteem, and men's reactions. Asserts that the battle to prove manhood is ultimately futile. 1996. One by One from the Inside Out: Essays and Reviews on Race and Responsibility in America RC 45283 by Glenn C. Loury read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes This collection of essays on American race relations also includes book reviews of authors Cornel West, Andrew Hacker, and Shelby Steele. Loury addresses such issues as black-Jewish attitudes, hate speech on college campuses, and the state of African American leadership. Some strong language. 1995. Paradise Lost: California's Experience, America's Future RC 46822 by Peter Schrag read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes The author portrays California as the bellwether state for the rest of the country: what happens in California foreshadows events in other states. He describes his view of the effects of California's initiative-driven political system: a climate of ethnic unrest, dwindling social services, and a crumbling school system. 1998. Perfect Enemies: The Religious Right, the Gay Movement, and the Politics of the 1990s RC 44082 by Chris Bull and John Gallagher read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Chronicles the cultural battle over gay rights in the 1990s. Depicts the beliefs and goals of gay activists, as well as those of conservative Christians who see homosexual behavior as a symbol of moral decline. Discusses the major players and the tactics that they employ in the conflict. 1996. Signs of Life: A Memoir of Dying and Discovery RC 45605 by Tim Brookes read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes A journalist examines questions about mortality and how people deal with the idea of death and the reality of dying. He recounts the process of his mother's death--the diagnosis of terminal cancer, the hospice experience, and the grieving of survivors. Offers insights into coping with matters at life's end. 1997. A Slender Thread RC 44800 by Diane Ackerman read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes The author recounts experiences as a telephone counselor in a suicide prevention center. Offers insights into the plight of callers who are variously lonely, alienated, angry, and abused. Draws concepts and images from nature, science, history, and literature to depict the complex world of the crisis center. Strong language. 1997. Social and Psychological Foundations of Rehabilitation RC 45495 by Robert A. Chubon read by Dave Jackson 3 cassettes Examines the interdisciplinary process of rehabilitation with the aim of promoting education and collaboration in the field. Discusses the origins, philosophy, concepts, and practice of rehabilitation. Explores issues affecting rehabilitators and their clients. 1994. Understanding Men's Passages: Discovering the New Map of Men's Lives RC 46534 by Gail Sheehy read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes This account, gleaned from interviews of about one hundred white- and blue-collar working men, provides a candid look at what male life is like in the 1990s. Written for men and women, it discusses topics such as job loss, downsizing, marriage and divorce, sexuality, and depression. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. The Vanishing American Jew: In Search of Jewish Identity for the Next Century RC 45524 by Alan M. Dershowitz read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Argues that Jewish identity is at risk of being lost, as Jews increasingly intermarry and become absorbed into American society. Points out that in this era, when Jews have achieved so much as a people, it is ironic that their cultural survival is more threatened than ever. Calls for measures to solidify the Jewish community. 1997. The Woven Figure: Conservatism and America's Fabric, 1994-1997 RC 45927 by George F. Will read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Essays on the "new political landscape" of modern America. The author observes and assesses society's diminished standards of civility and behavior, the reduced role of government, and how both liberals and conservatives are adapting to these circumstances. 1997. Sports and Recreation Caught Inside: A Surfer's Year on the California Coast RC 45595 by Daniel Duane read by John Polk 2 cassettes An account of a year spent surfing in northern California. The author describes the natural history of the wildlife of the area. He also delves into the art of crafting a surfboard, the water dynamics of surfing, and the cultural history of the sport. 1996. Golf's Greatest Championship: The 1960 U.S. Open RC 44799 by Julian I. Graubart read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes A recapitulation of the 1960 U.S. Open golf tournament held in Denver, Colorado. The book celebrates the competitive spirit of the players, culminating with the recounting of Arnold Palmer's come-from-behind victory. 1997. Icebreaker: The Autobiography of Rudy Galindo RC 44486 by Rudy Galindo read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes After winning championships with his partner of six years, Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skater Rudy Galindo was devastated when she split with him in 1990. The openly gay Mexican-American describes the troubled years until his singles win in the 1996 U.S. Championships. 1997. In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226 by Matt Christopher read by John Polk 1 cassette In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Jack Nicklaus: My Story RC 44895 by Jack Nicklaus read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes A portrait of the legendary athlete who was named Golfer of the Century in 1988. Traces his Ohio youth, recounts his major golfing triumphs and career highlights, and offers insights into the game and some of its leading personalities. 1997. Jackie Robinson: A Biography RC 45654 by Arnold Rampersad read by Bob Moore 5 cassettes A portrait of the famed athlete who was the first African American to play major league baseball. Traces his California youth and college days, his military years, his stellar baseball career, his family life, his business ventures, and his role in advancing civil rights. 1997. Kill the Body, the Head Will Fall: A Closer Look at Women, Violence, and Aggression RC 44408 by Rene Denfeld read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes A female writer recounts her experiences as an amateur boxer and offers her views on the subject of women and aggression. Denfeld critiques the conventional belief that women are weaker and less aggressive than men, arguing that this "myth" helps to perpetuate sexual inequality. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1997. Memories of Summer: When Baseball Was an Art and Writing about It a Game RC 46315 by Roger Kahn read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes A sportswriter's memoir of "the gilded era of baseball," the postwar years before million-dollar salaries, television networks, and player strikes. Recounts his experiences covering the Brooklyn Dodgers and offers observations on Willie Mays, Leo Durocher, Mickey Mantle, and other stars. 1997. Pigskin: The Early Years of Pro Football RC 45629 by Robert W. Peterson read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Chronicles the development of professional football from its origins in college sports of the 1880s to its being a nationally televised attraction in the twentieth century. Traces the founding of the NFL in 1920 and the careers of the game's original stars. Features interviews with former players about the early years. 1997. To the Hoop: The Seasons of a Basketball Life RC 46209 by Ira Berkow read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes A respected sportswriter in his mid-fifties, Berkow has enjoyed playing basketball since childhood. He discusses how basketball has shaped his strategy and perspective both on and off the court. Pickup games offer him the opportunity to look into the soul of others as well as his own. Berkow describes how he strives to improve his skills. 1997. Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod RC 43280 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Recounts the author's survival adventure: running the 1,180-mile Iditarod dogsled race across the Arctic wilderness. Enduring frostbite, sleeplessness, moose attacks, and countless trail hazards, he finishes the race eager to run another. 1994. Stage and Screen Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase RC 42720 by Marion Meade read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Born in 1895, Buster Keaton started in vaudeville as a child in his parents' act. He went on to conceive, write, direct, and star in ten silent feature films and nineteen short comedies. Meade focuses on his personal life, which included three marriages, two children, and a battle with alcoholism. She also discusses the abuse young Keaton received from his parents both on and off stage. Some strong language. 1995. Christopher Reeve: Actor and Activist RC 45904 by Margaret L. Finn read by Brian Conn 1 cassette From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavors, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood, early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. For senior high and older readers. 1997. D.W. Griffith: An American Life RC 45761 by Richard Schickel read by Lou Harpenau 6 cassettes A portrait of the legendary silent film director, whose pioneering efforts set the stage for the modern movie industry. Traces his childhood on a poor Southern farm, his 1908 entry into films, his meteoric rise to the top of his profession, and his failures and disappointments later in life. 1984. Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography RC 46289 by Donald Bogle read by Christopher Hurt 5 cassettes The author recounts the life of Dorothy Dandridge who, in 1954, became the first African American to receive an Academy Award award nomination for best actress--for her role in Carmen Jones. Depicts Dandridge as a child actor, a wife and mother, a cabaret singer, and an African American woman searching for acceptable roles in Hollywood. 1997. George Burns and the Hundred-Year Dash RC 44300 by Martin Gottfried read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Life of the beloved star of stage and screen who died in 1996 at the age of 100. Discusses his show-business beginnings in vaudeville, where he later achieved considerable fame teamed with his wife, Gracie Allen, as "Burns and Allen." Also examines Burns's career resurgence in 1975 with his Oscar-winning performance in "The Sunshine Boys." Some strong language. 1996. A Hell of a Life: An Autobiography RC 45999 by Maureen Stapleton and Jane Scovell read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes Memoir of a famed actress and star of stage and screen. Traces her childhood in a troubled family, her early discovery in the theater, and her long career of successive award-winning roles. Stapleton speaks candidly about other celebrities and about her own drinking problem and many affairs. Strong language. 1995. I Was That Masked Man RC 43897 by Clayton Moore read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes The life story of Clayton Moore, who portrayed the Lone Ranger on film from 1949 to 1957. Moore chronicles his days of yesteryear as a trapeze artist, a soldier, an actor, and an American hero. He says he tried to live up to the ideals of honesty, justice, and patriotism that were championed by the famed "masked man." 1996. John Wayne: American RC 44187 by Randy Roberts and James S. Olson read by John Rayburn 6 cassettes Life of one of Hollywood's most popular actors who appeared in nearly two hundred films over his fifty-year career. The authors detail his rise in Hollywood and his enormously successful roles in western and war films, as well as his three troubled marriages and criticism for his outspoken conservative views. Some strong language. 1995. John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity RC 45616 by Garry Wills read by Gary Roan 3 cassettes A portrait of a favorite movie star who came to symbolize the virile American frontiersman. Traces Wayne's film career, the development of his public image, and his evolution as a model of patriotism, responsibility, and self-reliance. Assesses the actor's impact on society. 1997. Katharine Hepburn RC 42726 by Barbara Leaming read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes A look at the forces that shaped and drove the acclaimed actress. From an accomplished but troubled New England family, Katharine Hepburn was strongly influenced by her strict father and her outspoken mother. From her earliest days of acting in New York City, she is described as an "original" and a "personage." The author sheds new light on the relationships in Hepburn's life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Leonardo DiCaprio: Modern-Day Romeo RC 45716 by Grace Catalano read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Born in 1974, the actor decided to go into show business at the age of twelve. This biography traces his television and movie career and discusses his popularity. His movies include This Boy's Life, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Titanic. Bestseller 1998. Man on the Flying Trapeze: The Life and Times of W.C. Fields RC 45324 by Simon Louvish read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes A portrait of comedy's bibulous curmudgeon, W.C. Fields. Traces the career of the juggler and comic misanthrope from burlesque and vaudeville to radio and the movies. Debunks myths that Fields had a Dickensian childhood and that his tombstone reads "I'd rather be in Philadelphia." 1997. My Name Escapes Me: The Diary of a Retiring Actor RC 45867 by Alec Guinness read by John Horton 2 cassettes Entries from a journal the knighted actor kept from January of 1995 to June of 1996. In his early eighties, Guinness wittily details his and his wife's retirement lifestyle: socializing with friends and colleagues, attending the theater, and coping with the deaths of friends. 1996. Pickford: The Woman Who Made Hollywood RC 45600 by Eileen Whitfield read by Terry Hayes Sales 4 cassettes A portrait of "America's Sweetheart," the winsome star of the silent screen who played a central role in popularizing motion pictures. Traces Mary's troubled childhood, her youth as a stage actor, her meteoric career in Hollywood, her family life, and her later years as a recluse. 1997. The Speed of Sound: Hollywood and the Talkie Revolution, 1926-1930 RC 46174 by Scott Eyman read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes An account of the motion picture industry's unsettling shift from silent films to "talkies" in the 1920s. Describes the race to invent a method of recording soundtracks and reveals the far-reaching impact of these changes on the film industry and on the art of cinema. 1997. Stanley Kubrick: A Biography RC 45030 by John Baxter read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes In-depth interviews with a wide variety of people provide information about this reclusive filmmaker. Baxter covers many aspects of Kubrick's life: his family origins, personal relationships, and career as director of movies such as Spartacus, Lolita, and The Shining. Bestseller 1997. Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin RC 44382 by Joyce Milton read by Michael Consoli 4 cassettes Portrait of the first international film star. Chaplin's movie successes--The Tramp, The Gold Rush, and City Lights--and his founding of United Artists were often overshadowed by controversy, including his numerous affairs, messy divorces, tax problems, and association with leftist political causes. Some strong language. 1996. Travel Anna and the King of Siam RC 46020 by Margaret Landon read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes Anna Leonowens, a Welsh widow hired in 1862 to be governess to the children and concubines of the king of Siam, found the contrasts between the exotic Orient and Victorian Great Britain striking. Landon recounts Leonowen's five years of adventures and confrontations. This book inspired the Broadway musical The King and I. 1943. The Appalachian Trail Reader RC 45920 edited by David Emblidge read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes A collection of travel diaries and registers, historical accounts, and other writings that portray the 2,140-mile recreational footpath running from Georgia to Maine. Traces the wilderness trail northward, depicting its history, geology, scenery, wildlife, and lore. 1996. Demystifying Tibet: Unlocking the Secrets of the Land of the Snows RC 46056 by Lee Feigon read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes The author argues that culturally, linguistically, and religiously Tibet is distinct from China. He traces the history of Tibet, highlighting its origins and refuting Western stereotypes about the country. He affirms that Tibet deserves to be an independent nation. 1996. Desert Places RC 45037 by Robyn Davidson read by Corrie James 2 cassettes An Australian woman recounts her travel experiences with a nomadic population in the desert of western India. She endures hardship and discomfort to record a disappearing way of life. Despite being a foreigner, a woman, and ignorant of the local language, she forges enduring friendships. 1996. Fifty Years of Europe: An Album RC 46364 by Jan Morris read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Morris recalls how she first saw Europe in 1946 after World War II and reflects on the changes of the past fifty years. Her fond reminiscences include historical details and comments about European culture. She approves of the trend toward economic unity but favors preserving the regional ethnic diversity that makes travel on the continent interesting. 1997. Fodor's 96 Ireland RC 44488 by Fodor Staff read by Terry Donnelly 5 cassettes Tips on dining, shopping, sightseeing, accommodations, and recreational activities in Ireland. Specific chapters highlight Dublin and environs, the Lakelands, Northern Ireland, the Northwest, the Southwest, the West, the Southeast, and also Ireland's legendary golf courses. 1995. Fodor's 96 Scandinavia RC 44508 by Fodor Staff read by Catherine Byers 7 cassettes Tips on dining, shopping, sightseeing, accommodations, and recreational activities in Scandinavia. Specific chapters highlight Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands), Finland (including Lapland), Iceland (including the Western Fjords), Norway (including Central Fjord Country), and Sweden. 1996. Fodor's 97 Great Britain RC 44509 by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. read by Christopher Hurt 7 cassettes Tips on dining, shopping, sightseeing, accommodations, and recreational activities in Great Britain. Specific chapters highlight London, the Channel Islands, the Thames Valley, the heart of England, Lancashire and the Peaks, Yorkshire, East Anglia, Wales, Scotland, the South, the Southwest, the Southeast, and the Northeast. 1996. From the Field: A Collection of Writings from National Geographic RC 45973 edited by Charles McCarry read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Seventy-five articles selected from the popular magazine's 109-year existence. Although heavily illustrated, the periodical contains scholarly articles about the planet and its people. Contributors include Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Lindberg, Maya Angelou, Tad Szulc, and Shelby Foote. 1997. Frommer's 96 Caribbean RC 44487 by Darwin Porter read by Ralph Lowenstein 10 cassettes in 2 containers Tips on dining, shopping, accommodations, and recreational activities in the Caribbean: the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Tobago, French West Indies, and the British and Dutch Windward and Leeward Islands. 1995. Frommer's 96 Mexico RC 44513 by Marita Adair read by Lewis Grenville 9 cassettes Tips on dining, shopping, accommodations, and recreational activities in the most popular places in Mexico: Mexico City, Baja California, Copper Canyon, Guadalajara, Acapulco, Veracruz, Puerto Vallarta, Tarascan country, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Canc£n, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, M‚rida, and the Mayan cities. 1996. Great American Vacations for Travelers with Disabilities RC 44697 by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. read by Rick Rohan 9 cassettes This handbook for travelers with physical handicaps includes accessibility information in three categories--mobility, hearing, and vision--as well as names and addresses of specialized services and facilities. Destinations include major U.S. cities, numerous national parks, Pennsylvania Dutch country, and Walt Disney World. 1996. A Hoosier Holiday RC 46087 by Theodore Dreiser read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes An account of a trip in 1915, when author Theodore Dreiser and his friend, illustrator Franklin Booth, drove from New York City to their home state of Indiana. The adventure was heightened by the scarcity of roads, restaurants, and lodging along the way, prompting Dreiser to write one of the first road-trip books, complete with philosophical musings and travel advice. 1997. London RC 45865 by John Russell read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Russell's personal tour of London. He calls on memories from the fifty years he lived there and presents the history of the city by way of its representation in works of art through the centuries. 1994. Magnetic North: A Trek across Canada RC 46965 by David Halsey read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Recounts the adventures of a twenty-year-old inexperienced camper who set out from Vancouver in 1977 to traverse the wilderness to the other coast. Accompanied by a photographer and a dog, Halsey--traveling by foot, snowshoe, cargo toboggan, and canoe--learned to survive off the land. Forty- seven hundred miles and two years later, he arrived at the St. Lawrence River. 1990. No Mercy: A Journey to the Heart of the Congo RC 45860 by Redmond O'Hanlon read by Graeme Malcolm 4 cassettes British naturalist O'Hanlon and American animal behaviorist Lary Shaffer travel to central Africa to learn the truth about a "dinosaur" that, according to local lore, lives in the region. Relates with humor and empathy the two men's experience of culture shock and jungle hardships and explores the complex beliefs of local inhabitants. Strong language. 1996. Notes from a Small Island RC 46281 by Bill Bryson read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Journalist Bill Bryson had lived in Great Britain for twenty years when he decided to move back to the United States. After one last trip around the island--mostly by public transportation--to savor the uniqueness of British culture, Bryson wrote this humorous account of the customs and language of the people. 1995. Pass the Butterworms: Remote Journeys Oddly Rendered RC 44584 by Tim Cahill read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes A collection of humorous anecdotes about travel forays in remote lands. Recounts adventures with swarms of bees in the Congo, kayaks off Vancouver Island, polar bears at the North Pole, and cannibals in New Guinea. Strong language. 1997. The Reader's Companion to Alaska RC 46207 edited by Alan Ryan read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Twenty-eight mostly autobiographical essays by various authors describe Alaska. Beginning with John Muir's first sighting of Glacier Bay in 1879, the stories move chronologically to the 1990s. They provide glimpses of the threat civilization poses to the forty-ninth state. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Road to Ubar: Finding the Atlantis of the Sands RC 46271 by Nicholas Clapp read by John Stratton 2 cassettes A day-by-day account of two expeditions to Arabia in search of the site of the fabled city of Ubar. Inspired by a 1980 trip to return endangered Arabian oryxes to their native habitat, Clapp became intrigued with the legend of Ubar and obtained government radar imagery to help locate the ancient remains. Bestseller 1998. Roads to Santiago RC 46206 by Cees Nooteboom read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes The Dutch author describes his journey through Spain on a leisurely, circuitous route from Barcelona to Santiago. As Nooteboom travels, he comments on the landscape, the history of the area, its art and architecture, literary associations, and local cuisine. 1992. Talking to the Ground: One Family's Journey on Horseback across the Sacred Land of the Navajo RC 45065 by Douglas Preston read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Chronicles a family's adventure through the Southwestern desert along the legendary trail of the Navajo deity "Monster Slayer." Along the way, the author describes the history of the territory, the Anasazi and Navajo cultures, the harsh climate, and the rugged terrain. 1995. To Timbuktu RC 46486 by Mark Jenkins read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Jenkins recounts how he and Mike Moe, intrepid travel buddies, explore the headwaters of the Niger River by kayak before they become fathers. His account is interwoven with memories of their first trip to Africa years before and with sketches of nineteenth-century European explorers searching for Timbuktu. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Trouble-Free Travel: And What to Do When Things Go Wrong RC 46237 by Stephen D. Colwell and Ann R. Shulman read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes A guide for helping travelers understand and assert their legal rights while on a trip. Covers travel by air, sea, and auto; travel agents and tours; foreign travel; insurance; and more. Offers advice on resolving disputes that arise in planning and taking a trip. 1996. Villages RC 45270 by Richard Critchfield read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes (Reissue) In the tradition of the traveler-storyteller-amateur anthropologist, an award-winning American journalist describes the Third World villages he experienced during the 1970s. Among the countries he visited were Brazil, Morocco, Sudan, Nepal, the Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, India, Egypt, and China. 1981. Vodka, Tears, and Lenin's Angel: My Adventures in the Wild and Woolly Former Soviet Union RC 45646 by Jennifer Gould read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes A young female journalist writes vivid accounts of daily events in the former Soviet Union during her three-year stay in the early 1990s. Finding an apartment in Moscow; interviewing the famous, the infamous, and even the nameless; and traveling through the countryside all provide the insights she shares about the political and social situation. 1997. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail RC 46519 by Bill Bryson read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Bryson relates the adventures and misadventures of two totally unfit hikers as he and longtime friend Stephen Katz traverse the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail. Returning from more than twenty years in Britain, he set out to rediscover his homeland, but the two men find themselves awed by the terrain and stymied by the unfamiliar local culture. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. The Ashes of Waco: An Investigation RC 44696 by Dick J. Reavis read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes An examination of a fifty-one-day standoff between members of the Branch Davidian religious community and federal law enforcement officials in Texas in 1993, and events that led up to the crisis. The author argues for increased social tolerance of religious movements and a decreased role for the media in shaping public perceptions of them. 1995. Bernard Romans: Forgotten Patriot of the American Revolution; Military Engineer and Cartographer of West Point and the Hudson Valley RC 45994 by Lincoln Diamant read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Biography of a Dutch-born surveyor, cartographer, and engineer of the American Revolution. As a British civil servant, Romans spent decades surveying Florida and the southeast territories. When the war came, Romans joined the American side and helped to defend the Hudson River. 1985. Bombshell: The Secret Story of America's Unknown Atomic Spy Conspiracy RC 46039 by Joseph Albright and Marcia Kunstel read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes The authors allege that scientist Theodore Hall, a teenager who helped develop the atomic bomb at Los Alamos in 1944, was a Soviet spy. They present a body of evidence including a motive, based on archives released after the Cold War and interviews with Hall to support their accusations. 1997. Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America RC 46824 by Sara M. Evans read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Traces the role of women in the United States, highlighting the contributions of individuals of Native American, African, and European ancestry. Portrays the daily life and struggles of women, as well as their achievements, in the context of historical developments from the earliest continental settlements through the 1980s. For senior high and older readers. 1989. The Day before Yesterday: Reconsidering America's Past, Rediscovering the Present RC 45571 by Michael Elliott read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes The author contends that Americans whine about their country's future because they compare everything to the Golden Age of 1945-1970. Elliott suggests that the economic conditions of these post-war years were an anomaly in history. He says that the U.S. of the 1990s is more like the U.S. of pre-World War I, a nation of immigrants. He recommends that Americans be optimistic. 1996. A History of the American People RC 46010 by Paul Johnson read by Gary Telles 10 cassettes A social narrative and interpretation of the history of the United States from colonial times to the Clinton era. Includes material gleaned from diaries, letters, and recorded conversations; character analyses of primary achievers of each era; as well as extensive--and sometimes critical--comments by the author, a British conservative. Bestseller 1997. The Irish in America RC 46280 edited by Michael Coffey read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Essays on the Irish American experience and the contributions of Irish immigrants to their adopted nation. Depicts Ireland's potato famine of the 1840s and the mass migration to the United States, the efforts of the newcomers to establish themselves in American society, and the role of the prominent "New Irish." Some strong language. 1997. John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life RC 45653 by Paul C. Nagel read by Rick Rohan 4 cassettes Based on Adams's diary and correspondence, this biography depicts his family life as well as his political career. Covers his negotiation of the Monroe Doctrine, his successful defense of the Amistad antislavery case before the Supreme Court, and his term as the sixth U.S. president. 1997. The Living and the Dead: Robert McNamara and Five Lives of a Lost War RC 45138 by Paul Hendrickson read by Barry Bernson 4 cassettes Examines the career of McNamara, secretary of defense under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, juxtaposed with the lives of several other people who were profoundly affected by the Vietnam War. Includes the stories of a Quaker who immolated himself in protest and an artist who attempted to kill McNamara. Some violence. 1996. Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929 RC 46235 by Sarah H. Gordon read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Traces, from the nineteenth century, the growth of railroads and their impact on America's evolving economy, society, and law. Describes how the railroads helped unify a fragmented nation, settle the West, advance trade, and centralize wealth. Laments that the network promoted cities at the expense of small towns. 1997. The Petticoat Affair: Manners, Mutiny, and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House RC 46695 by John F. Marszalek read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes 1829. An account of Washington society centered around the vivacious Margaret O'Neale Timberlake and her husband, John Henry Eaton, Andrew Jackson's secretary of war. When the wives of the president's cabinet members try to exclude Margaret--a "loose woman"--Jackson fuels the scandal of the "Eaton affair" by dismissing their husbands from office. 1997. Philistines at the Hedgerow: Passion and Property in the Hamptons RC 46848 by Steven Gaines read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Gaines offers a cultural history of the Hamptons, once the fishing ground of a Montauk Indian named Jeorgkee. He explains how the land was bought and sold, especially by real estate magnate Allan Schneider. He also discusses famous people who have inhabited the multimillion dollar estates--including Ron Perelman, Jackson Pollock, and Martha Stewart--and their feuds. Bestseller 1998. Pillar of Fire: America in the King Years, 1963-65 RC 45816 by Taylor Branch read by Ralph Lowenstein 6 cassettes This second volume continues the narrative history of the civil rights movement in the United States begun in Parting the Waters (RC 29759). Covers the pivotal years of 1963-1965, including the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Portrays Martin Luther King Jr. upholding the nonviolent movement. Bestseller 1998. Prohibition: Thirteen Years That Changed America RC 45687 by Edward Behr read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Reviews the history of drinking in America from colonial times and chronicles the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933. The author contends that thirteen years of legal Prohibition actually fueled organized crime and entrenched corruption. He also compares the 1920s debate about alcoholism with the 1990s struggle against drug abuse. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Promised Land, Crusader State: The American Encounter with the World since 1776 RC 45127 by Walter A. McDougall read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Explores the principles, values, and history of American foreign policy. Examines eight distinct traditions that have influenced the nation's diplomacy over two centuries. Argues that the global interventionist policies of Presidents Johnson and Clinton have harmed the United States. 1997. Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America RC 46388 by John M. Barry read by Chuck Young 4 cassettes An account of the catastrophic flood of 1927, in which at least one thousand Americans were killed and another million displaced by the swollen Mississippi River. Traces early engineering efforts at river control, which set the stage for the disaster. Explores the flood's far-reaching social, political, and economic implications. 1997. Saints and Strangers: Being the Lives of the Pilgrim Fathers and Their Families, with Their Friends and Foes; and an Account of Their Posthumous Wanderings in Limbo, Their Final Resurrection and Rise RC 44888 by George F. Willison read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes This account of the founding of the Plymouth Colony portrays the Pilgrims as complex human beings. Includes a list of all persons in the Pilgrim Company, as well as the officers of the Old Colony and of the Pilgrim Church. 1945. Science and the Founding Fathers: Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison RC 45480 by I. Bernard Cohen read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Explores the influence of scientific principles and reasoning upon political thought and action in early American government. Cites such examples as Jefferson's reference to Newtonian elements in the Declaration of Independence and Franklin's effective use of science in his diplomatic and political careers. 1995. Slaves in the Family RC 46018 by Edward Ball read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes A history of a South Carolina homestead from 1698 to 1865, told through interviews with descendants of plantation slaves. Inspired by a family reunion to learn about the past, the author traveled across the United States and to Africa. Among the timeworn recollections are portrayals of slaves and slaveholders working side by side over generations. Bestseller 1998. The Smithsonian Book of the First Ladies: Their Lives, Times, and Issues RC 45486 edited by Edith P. Mayo read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Brief biographies of forty-three American first ladies, describing their accomplishments as well as problems they encountered. Includes historical information and social issues that influenced women in each era, such as temperance, suffrage, and education. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate over Science and Religion RC 45497 by Edward J. Larson read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes A historical account of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial, when the state of Tennessee prosecuted John Scopes for teaching evolution in a public school. The courtroom arguments featured the famous orators William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow debating religion and the state's right to dictate school curriculum. 1997. That Dark and Bloody River: Chronicles of the Ohio River Valley RC 43150 by Allan W. Eckert read by Jake Williams 9 cassettes A narrative history of the bloody struggles over the Ohio River valley in the late 1700s. Recounts the conflicts of Indian tribes among themselves and with white settlers. Uses source documents to reconstruct daily lives as well as the triumphs and tragedies that marked this pivotal period. Violence. 1995. Ulysses S. Grant: Soldier and President RC 46098 by Geoffrey Perret read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes A portrait of the enigmatic military commander whose Civil War strategy of attrition portended "the future of the United States Army." Traces his frontier youth, his West Point years, his heroism in the Mexican War, his bold leadership of Union forces under President Lincoln, and his service as president. 1997. Watergate: The Corruption of American Politics and the Fall of Richard Nixon RC 42719 by Fred Emery read by Ray Hagen 4 cassettes A companion to the 1994 Discovery Channel series by the Washington bureau chief for the Times of London from 1970 to 1977. Emery, now of the BBC, draws on twenty-years-later interviews and tapes and documents released in the 1990s to detail the Watergate burglary. Also examines other illegal activities against political rivals and describes cover-up attempts. 1994. The Year the Dream Died: Revisiting 1968 in America RC 45763 by Jules Witcover read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Chronicles events of 1968, a year marked by "violence, deception, and collective trauma." Recounts assassinations of public figures, the deteriorating war in Vietnam, and the urban riots that rocked the nation. Avers that this watershed period led to the demise of liberalism and the public's loss of faith in government. 1997. War A Boy's War RC 43286 by Paxton Davis read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes In this sequel to Being a Boy (RC 28979), Paxton Davis tells of his own coming-of-age through the rigors of military service in World War II. Davis recounts the indignities of army induction, his training as a medic, and his combat experience in Burma. Strong language. 1990. Brass-Pounders: Young Telegraphers of the Civil War RC 45263 by Alvin Fay Harlow read by Robert Donley 2 cassettes (Reissue) Activities and anecdotes of the teenage boys who worked as telegraph operators during the Civil War, who faced all the risks of battle even though they were civilians. 1962. Chancellorsville RC 45938 by Stephen W. Sears read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Describes the Confederate victory at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. It was during this campaign that Stonewall Jackson was accidentally shot by his own troops while riding night inspection. Robert E. Lee later pressed northward toward Pennsylvania after this hollow victory where over 30,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing. Years later Stephen Crane immortalized the battle in the Red Badge of Courage (RC 22405). 1996. Endgame: The Betrayal and Fall of Srebrenica, Europe's Worst Massacre since World War II RC 45818 by David Rohde read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Rohde examines the days leading up to the 1995 massacre of more than seven thousand Muslims after Srebrenica, Bosnia, fell to the Serbs while under U.N. protection. In addition to his own eyewitness account, he provides the stories of seven other people--Muslim residents, Serb soldiers, and Dutch peacekeepers. Violence and some strong language. 1997. Escape from Sobibor RC 45795 by Richard Rashke read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes An account of the 1943 prisoner breakout at Sobibor, a Nazi death camp in eastern Poland. Drawing mainly from recollections of survivors, the author describes the grim conditions in the camp, the inmates' revolt, and their escape--the largest of its kind during World War II. Strong language and violence. 1995. Fields of Battle: The Wars for North America RC 45444 by John Keegan read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Examines the influence of geographic factors in North American battles. Conducts analytical tours of forts and battlefields of the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and others. Explains the parts waterways, terrain, and space played in strategies and outcomes of key conflicts. 1995. Good to Go: The Life and Times of a Decorated Member of the U.S. Navy's Elite SEAL Team Two RC 46544 by Harry Constance and Randall Fuerst read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Memoir of a member of the U.S. Navy SEAL corps, who served in three hundred combat missions during the Vietnam War. Recounts arduous training, covert operations behind enemy lines, and brutal fighting during the Tet offensive in 1968. Strong language and violence. 1997. Making the Corps RC 46579 by Thomas E. Ricks read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Examines marine boot camp at Parris Island following the training of new recruit platoon 3086 in 1995. Observes transition of American youths from civilian society to the military. Also explores how the Marine Corps has recovered from Vietnam and reestablished its reputation. 1997. Reporting World War II: American Journalism, 1944-1946 RC 44200 by Library of America read by Mitzi Friedlander 6 cassettes An anthology of news dispatches, articles, letters, and broadcast transcripts from the beachheads and front lines of World War II. Covers the war's final eighteen months, recounting the Normandy invasion, the liberation of Paris, Pacific island battles, and the bombing of Japan. Violence. 1995. Russia's War: Blood upon the Snow RC 46481 by Richard Overy read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Examines material from the KGB and U.S. presidential archives to analyze Russia's role in the military victory over Germany in World War II. Attributes much to the strength of the Russian spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity as evidenced in that country's history and traditions. Companion volume to the television series "Russia's War." 1997. SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam RC 45641 by John L. Plaster read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Recounts covert operations by American special forces code- named the Studies and Operations Group in the Vietnam War. The SOG rescued downed pilots, sabotaged targeted installations, and sapped enemy troop strength. The author depicts the valor and sacrifices of these secret warriors. Violence. 1997. Tragic Years, 1860-1865: A Documentary History of the American Civil War RC 45638 by Paul M. Angle and Earl Schenck Miers read by Robert Sams 9 cassettes Using primary sources including diaries, letters, speeches, and written recordings of conversation, two historians have compiled a record of the Civil War. The war caused social upheaval that tore the country apart as evidenced in documents from the general population as well as those from famous statesmen and military commanders. 1960. The West Broken Country: Mountains and Memory RC 44259 by C.L. Rawlins read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes In the summer of 1973, a young man spurned the military draft and set out to herd sheep in the harsh and remote Salt River Range of Wyoming. Twenty-three years later he recounts the events of that summer, when his life was forever changed. Strong language. 1996. In Search of Kinship: Modern Pioneering on the Western Landscape RC 46093 by Page Lambert read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes A woman chronicles her family's harsh, yet fulfilling, life on a Wyoming ranch. Celebrates their connection with the land and nature, while lamenting the passing of family traditions in the modern world. 1996. Leaning into the Wind: Women Write from the Heart of the West RC 45965 edited by Linda Hasselstrom and others read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes An anthology of memories, reflections, and poems about the hardships and the joys of living on the Great Plains as experienced by 125 women from six Western states. All are true accounts from the lives of ranchers, teachers, journalists, truck drivers, veterinarians, and women in other occupations. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Wyatt Earp: The Life behind the Legend RC 45609 by Casey Tefertiller read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes A balanced portrait of a renowned frontier lawman, whose exploits helped form the modern image of the Old West. Traces his career as a prospector, gambler, and marshal of Tombstone, Arizona, where he became a legend in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. 1997. Women's Concerns Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America RC 46824 by Sara M. Evans read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Traces the role of women in the United States, highlighting the contributions of individuals of Native American, African, and European ancestry. Portrays the daily life and struggles of women, as well as their achievements, in the context of historical developments from the earliest continental settlements through the 1980s. For senior high and older readers. 1989. Creme de la Femme: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Women Writers, Lyricists, Playwrights, and Cartoonists RC 46849 compiled by Anne Safran Dalin read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Humorous essays, poems, and cartoons by women arranged by themes such as men, family, rights, and politics. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine RC 46005 by Sue Monk Kidd read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes The author writes of her conversion from a Southern Baptist with a patriarchal view of the world to a femininist who glories in the spiritual consciousness of womanhood. Kidd includes research from the Bible, fairy tales, myths, and feminist religious leaders to illustrate her beliefs. 1996. Dyke Life: From Growing Up to Growing Old, a Celebration of the Lesbian Experience RC 42725 edited by Karla Jay read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Gay women from all walks of life contribute twenty-five essays and numerous sidebars on aspects of being a lesbian. Topics include relationships with family members, aging, health-care issues, stereotypes, coming out, gay pride, and lesbian marriages and parenting. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Fruitful: A Real Mother in the Modern World RC 44991 by Anne Roiphe read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Offers her personal experiences trying to blend the roles of mother and feminist in 1960s and 1970s America. Expresses her concern with women's continuing struggle to balance career and family and her disappointment with the feminist movement for deviating from its long-term goals. 1996. I'm Too Young to Be This Old! RC 46366 by Patricia (Poppy) Smith read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes A former Bible-study lecturer looks at the lighter side of a woman's experience of those "muddled middle years." Suddenly her children look too old to belong to her, her friends seem to be aging prematurely, and her husband becomes a virtual stranger. Smith also examines the issues of caring for aging parents and preparing for old age. 1997. Kill the Body, the Head Will Fall: A Closer Look at Women, Violence, and Aggression RC 44408 by Rene Denfeld read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes A female writer recounts her experiences as an amateur boxer and offers her views on the subject of women and aggression. Denfeld critiques the conventional belief that women are weaker and less aggressive than men, arguing that this "myth" helps to perpetuate sexual inequality. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1997. Leaning into the Wind: Women Write from the Heart of the West RC 45965 edited by Linda Hasselstrom and others read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes An anthology of memories, reflections, and poems about the hardships and the joys of living on the Great Plains as experienced by 125 women from six Western states. All are true accounts from the lives of ranchers, teachers, journalists, truck drivers, veterinarians, and women in other occupations. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Life on the Line RC 46407 by Faye Wattleton read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes Autobiography of the first African American president of Planned Parenthood. The daughter of a female fundamentalist preacher, Faye Wattleton studied to be a nurse/midwife. Her training revealed the horrors of illegal abortions. Joining Planned Parenthood in the late 1960s, she has since worked for women's reproductive rights. 1996. Little Sister: Searching for the Shadow World of Chinese Women RC 45048 by Julie Checkoway read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes An American woman's memoir of her year in an industrial city in China, where she studied the lives of women. She depicts their arduous lot by recounting several life stories, relating them to her own struggles and losses. 1996. Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam RC 46937 by Sonsyrea Tate read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American woman who was raised as a Muslim during the 1960s and 1970s. After being insulated by the Nation of Islam as a child, Sonsyrea is shocked when she has to transfer to a public school. She also describes everyday life for women and children in a culture that is outside the mainstream. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Making Faces RC 45297 by Kevyn Aucoin read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Makeup artist Aucoin describes his techniques for applying cosmetics to create a variety of looks, ranging from minimalist to "bombshell." Bestseller 1997. Promiscuities: The Secret Struggle for Womanhood RC 45136 by Naomi Wolf read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Wolf examines the difficulties of adolescent girls coming of age sexually in American society. She recalls what it was like to grow up after the sexual revolution of the 1970s and analyzes attitudes toward female sexuality in American society and other cultures in the late 1990s. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1997. To Dance with the Devil: The New War on Breast Cancer RC 46041 by Karen Stabiner read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Stabiner presents the personal experiences of several patients of the UCLA Breast Center as they are treated by surgeon Dr. Susan Love. Examining the politics of research dollars and government support, Stabiner asserts that concern about womens' diseases was an afterthought until the 1990s. She attributes the new emphasis on finding a cure to Love and colleagues. 1997. Vamps and Tramps: New Essays RC 43657 by Camille Paglia read by Celeste Lawson 4 cassettes Essays on feminism and American culture since the 1960s. Paglia argues for a "revamped feminism" that removes barriers to the advance of women but not at the price of special protections for women. She opposes state regulation of art, of abortion, of prostitution, and of drug use. Strong language. 1994. Wave-Rings in the Water: My Years with the Women of Postwar Japan RC 45514 by Carmen Johnson read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Memoir of an American woman who served in the Allied occupation of Japan after World War II. Recounts her efforts and experiences promoting democratic values and women's rights in the traditionally authoritarian and male-dominated culture. 1996. We Are Our Mothers' Daughters RC 46340 by Cokie Roberts read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Roberts, who works for ABC News and National Public Radio, discusses women's roles in society in the 1990s. She presents minibiographies of women such as her mother and her sister--both politicians--as well as a reporter, a civil-rights activist, and a mechanic. Roberts concludes that for most women the role of nurturer takes precedence. Bestseller 1998. Wise Women: Over Two Thousand Years of Spiritual Writing by Women RC 45412 edited by Susan Cahill read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes This anthology presents spiritual, but not necessarily religious, writings of women from ancient to modern times. Each entry includes a biographical sketch of the author and the time in which she lived. Among the selections are works by Joan of Arc, Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson, and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1996. A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability RC 45924 by Resources for Rehabilitation read by Patricia McDermott 3 cassettes Information to help women maintain their independence, raise a family, and continue in a career despite physical challenges. Strategies for living with arthritis, diabetes, lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and spinal cord injury. Includes a list of national organizations that provide services for women. 1997. World History The American Encounter: The United States and the Making of the Modern World; Essays from Seventy-five Years of Foreign Affairs RC 46053 edited by James F. Hoge and Fareed Zakaria read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes A collection of articles from the journal Foreign Affairs that reflect the United States through the twentieth century. Selections present chronological overviews of distinct eras--including the two world wars, the Vietnam war, and the collapse of Communism--with intellectual analyses. 1997. Anatomy of a Miracle: The End of Apartheid and the Birth of the New South Africa RC 45035 by Patti Waldmeir read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes A description of South Africa's laborious process of political and social reformation, which led to the abolishment of apartheid and the ascent to power of the African National Congress. The author draws on personal interviews conducted with the political figures who were central to the country's transformation. 1997. Cafe Europa: Life after Communism RC 45543 by Slavenka Drakulic read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes A Croatian journalist reflects on postcommunist society and life in her country between 1992 and 1996. Depicts a deprived and marginalized people "longing for Europe and all that it stands for" as they strive to achieve democracy and a free-market economy for themselves. 1996. Captured by History: One Man's Vision of Our Tumultuous Century RC 44876 by John Toland read by Lewis Grenville 4 cassettes Memoir of a historian who witnessed some of the twentieth century's significant events and interviewed many of its central figures. Recounts his adventures riding the rails as a hobo during the depression and his years in uniform during World War II. Violence. 1997. China Live: Two Decades in the Heart of the Dragon RC 45073 by Mike Chinoy read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A CNN bureau chief's memoir of more than twenty years covering China. Chronicles the early days of the prodemocracy movement and its suppression, as well as social reactions to economic reforms. Explores the impact of global satellite coverage of key events such as the Tiananmen Square crisis in 1989. 1997. City of Stone: The Hidden History of Jerusalem RC 46292 by Meron Benvenisti read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Examines the history of Jerusalem, emphasizing the twentieth century. Asserts that the city is more than just a physical location; it has an emotional and symbolic importance within Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Assesses the interaction of religion and politics in the city's past and present but finds no facile solution to the problems of the future. 1996. Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World RC 45502 by Mark Kurlansky read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes A history of "a 1,000-year fishing spree" that left the Atlantic codfish on the brink of extinction. Traces the development of the industry and its impact on civilization, including the Viking voyages to the New World, international conflicts over fishing grounds, the rise of the Atlantic slave trade, and the decline of the British Empire. 1997. The Collapse of the Third Republic: An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940 RC 43410 by William L. Shirer read by Peter Gil 9 cassettes in 2 containers Recounts events that led to Hitler's victory over France in 1940. Traces the rise of the Third Republic from 1871 to its height as the "greatest power on the continent of Europe" in 1925. Chronicles the subsequent failed leadership and policies, corruption, and public cynicism that sapped the French nation during its decline. 1969. The Coming Conflict with China RC 45039 by Richard Bernstein and Ross H. Munro read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Predicts a looming Sino-American confrontation in the early twenty-first century when China becomes the world's second- most-powerful nation. The authors assert that as an ascendant and aggressive China moves to dominate Asia, the competitive tensions between that nation and the United States will rise. 1997. Compa¤ero: The Life and Death of Che Guevara RC 45980 by Jorge G. Casta¤eda read by Gabriella Cavallero 5 cassettes A portrait of famed Latin American revolutionary leader Che Guevara. Traces his restless youth as an upper-class Argentine, his medical education, his critical role in Fidel Castro's 1958 Cuban revolution, his involvement in Africa's Congo rebellion, and his death at the hands of Bolivian forces in 1967. 1997. Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell; Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia RC 45530 by Janet Wallach read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Depicts an exception among wealthy British women in the early twentieth century. Describes her knowledge of Arabic, Mesopotamian geography, and tribal politics, which made her instrumental in the emergence of Iraq as a nation. The dream of marriage and children eluded her, but her published books and role in Middle East history are her legacy. 1996. The Dream Palace of the Arabs: A Generation's Odyssey RC 46738 by Fouad Ajami read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Examines the concepts of secular nationalism and modernity as conceived by Arab intellectuals of Beirut, Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. Provides insights into the Middle East from Arabic sources--fiction, poetry, memoirs, and political commentaries. 1998. Echoes of a Native Land: Two Centuries of a Russian Village RC 46686 by Serge Schmemann read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes An American journalist assigned to Moscow uses his grandfather's memoirs to locate the village of his ancestors. From villagers' recollections and private records, Schmemann traces the history of the village into the twentieth century, after his family had gone into exile. 1997. Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean RC 46107 by Charles Freeman read by Lou Harpenau 6 cassettes An introduction to three major societies that sprung up on the coast of the Mediterranean. In addition to the classical histories, traces early Egyptian civilization from 3200 B.C. through the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 600. Depicts the ancient cultures in terms of their art, philosophies, religions, politics, and architectures. Portrays major historical figures. 1996. Europe: A History RC 45817 by Norman Davies read by Robert Blumenfeld 13 cassettes in 3 containers A sweeping chronicle of European history from prehistoric times to the mid-1990s. Maps out a "basic grid of time and space" as a framework for discussing major figures, events, socioeconomic trends, and cultural movements. Features brief capsule summaries of specific changes that exemplify broader historical currents. 1996. Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of their rediscovery in modern times: Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha, Cop n, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia, Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site, biographical sketches of the finders and archaeologists who worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The First Moderns: Profiles in the Origins of Twentieth- Century Thought RC 46365 by William R. Everdell read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes An overview of the intellectual forces that precipitated modernism, when a new "world view...gave rise to speed, industry, [and] world markets." Surveys key thinkers in academia, science, and the arts, describing their role in helping to usher in the modern era between 1870 and 1914. 1997. France under the Germans: Collaboration and Compromise RC 44807 by Philippe Burrin read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes A historical account of how the French people adjusted to the German occupation of their country from 1940-1944. Examines three levels of French society: government, citizenry, and intelligentsia. Concludes that most French people did not actively resist the occupation. 1996. The Fugu Plan: The Untold Story of the Japanese and the Jews during World War II RC 45813 by Marvin Tokayer and Mary Swartz read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes A historical account of the fugu plan--a Japanese effort in the 1930s to recruit the financial capital and technical skills of European Jewry for its expanding empire. Describes the plan's inherent flaws and recounts its progression up to the alliance of Japan and Nazi Germany in 1940. 1979. The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels; the Hinges of History, Volume 2 RC 46335 by Thomas Cahill read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Cahill continues his study of civilizations, begun in How the Irish Saved Civilization (RC 41657), with an extended look at the Torah. He shows how events therein, especially the Jews' belief in one God and their ability to look at reality in a whole new way, influenced civilization. Bestseller 1998. The Great Adventure: How the Mounties Conquered the West RC 46025 by David Cruise and Alison Griffiths read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes Recounts the origins and early years of the North West Mounted Police (later, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police). Chronicles the Great March of 1874, when the Mounties trekked 900 miles to pacify Indian territory, end the whiskey trade, patrol the border, and establish Canadian law in the frontier. Based on diaries and first-hand accounts. Violence. 1996. Hungry Ghosts: Mao's Secret Famine RC 46134 by Jasper Becker read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes An account of the massive famine that plagued China during Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward from 1958 to 1962. Becker examines the circumstances and causes of this human disaster and argues the famine claimed at least thirty million lives and went largely unreported in the West. Violence. 1996. Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History RC 44688 by Bruce Cumings read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes Traces the history and transformation of Korea, describing its ancient heritage, its opening to commerce after 1860, its annexation by Japan in 1910, its post-World War II partition, its war between North and South in the early 1950s, and its emergence as an industrial power and political force in the world. 1997. The Last Apocalypse: Europe at the Year 1000 A.D. RC 46386 by James Reston read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes A saga of Europe between A.D. 950 and A.D. 1010, when the continent was besieged by the Vikings from the north, the Moors from the south, and the Hungarian Magyars from the east. Depicts the brutal conflicts, the sociopolitical transformations, and the spread of Christianity over much of the pagan world. Violence. 1998. Lost and Found: The 9,000 Treasures of Troy; Heinrich Schliemann and the Gold That Got Away RC 45496 by Caroline Moorehead read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Portrays the life of self-made archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who in 1873 discovered the ruins of ancient Troy and the golden treasure of King Priam. Recounts the finding and excavation of the ancient gold, its transfer to Germany, and its seizure after World War II by Russians. 1994. Louis the Beloved: The Life of Louis XV RC 44474 by Olivier Bernier read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes In 1715 at age five, Louis XV ascended the throne of France and reigned for fifty-nine years. Bernier believes history has been unkind to Louis XV by showing him to be the object of scorn and hatred. But after studying all of the king's state papers (which remain intact), Bernier sees Louis XV as a man beloved by his subjects. 1984. Michael Collins: A Life RC 46489 by James Mackay read by John Horton 3 cassettes Biography of Ireland's hero of the civil war with Great Britain. Collins first fought in the Easter Rising of 1916, was arrested and, once released, joined the Sinn Fein. He rose to become the minister of finance and director of intelligence for the Irish Free State. Collins was assassinated by the Irish Republican Army at the age of thirty-one while at home in County Cork. 1996. Nazi Gold: The Full Story of the Fifty-Year Swiss-Nazi Conspiracy to Steal Billions from Europe's Jews and Holocaust Survivors RC 46495 by Tom Bower read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes An expos‚ of financial collaboration between Swiss bankers and officials in Nazi Germany during World War II. Alleges that in return for looted gold and other wealth, Swiss banks helped fund the German war effort and then blocked Holocaust survivors' efforts to claim their assets. 1997. People of the First Crusade RC 46260 by Michael Foss read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes An account of the First Crusade, or "holy war," which was inspired by Pope Urban II in 1095 to wrest control of Jerusalem from the Muslims. Traces the origins of the Crusade, the progress of the expedition, and its outcome. Depicts the violence and brutality of the campaign. Violence. 1997. A People's Tragedy: A History of the Russian Revolution RC 45238 by Orlando Figes read by Ken Kliban 8 cassettes Explores the early-twentieth-century revolution in Russia that led to the removal of Czar Nicholas II and the rise to power of Lenin's Bolsheviks. The author places the blame for the failure of the coup d'etat to achieve its social aims at the feet of both the government and the people. 1996. Philip of Spain RC 45786 by Henry Kamen read by Peter Gil 4 cassettes A portrait of the controversial monarch who ruled the Spanish empire through most of the sixteenth century. Traces his solitary childhood, his early years as a Renaissance prince, and his troubled reign as king during the Inquisition and the colonization of the New World. 1997. Plutarch: The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Vol. 2 RC 44514 edited by Arthur Hugh Clough read by Gordon Gould 7 cassettes Biographical accounts of noble Greeks and Romans from mythological times through the early second century A.D. This 1864 revision of Dryden's classic seventeenth-century translation compares the character, moral conduct, and fates of such noted figures as Demosthenes and Cicero, providing rich descriptions of social life in the Mediterranean world. 1992. The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II RC 45548 by Iris Chang read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes An account of the Japanese occupation of Nanking, China, that began in December 1937. Describes a prolonged orgy of rape, torture, and murder that resulted in an estimated 350,000 deaths. Also explores why this massacre has been ignored by many historians. Descriptions of sex and violence. Bestseller 1997. The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia RC 45833 by Tim Judah read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes A historical account of the Serbs--their culture, traditions, politics, wars, and migrations. Depicts Serbian attitudes and struggles during medieval times and the centuries of Ottoman domination, through the World Wars, and in the brutal conflicts of the 1990s. Violence. 1997. The Slave Trade: The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade: 1440-1870 RC 46140 by Hugh Thomas read by Bill Wallace 8 cassettes in 2 containers A history of the Atlantic slave trade, dating from the 1440s through the nineteenth century. Traces the ancient origins of slavery, its operation and economics, the rise of antislavery sentiments, and its abolition. Describes the practice of slaving and its various sponsors and participants. Violence. 1997. Spirits of the Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade in the Seventeenth Century RC 44993 by Madeleine Burnside read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes The author uses the recovery of the earliest known slave ship, the Henrietta Marie--found off the Florida coast in 1972--to examine the largest forced migration in human history. Burnside recreates the slave ship's transatlantic journeys of the late 1690s and details the infamous and harrowing Middle Passage. Introduction by Cornel West. 1997. Trotsky: The Eternal Revolutionary RC 45288 by Dmitri Volkogonov read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes Political portrait of a major figure in the 1917 Russian Revolution and idealistic believer in Communism's inevitable domination of the world. Depicts Trotsky's genius as organizer of the Red Army, his acrimonious rivalry with Stalin after Lenin's death, and his assassination in exile by a Stalinist agent. 1996. The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History RC 46537 by Don Oberdorfer read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes A political and diplomatic history of the Korean peninsula, covering the period from 1972 to 1997. Traces the rise of South Korea's economy, several assassinations, periods of political turmoil, and the near-war of 1994. Depicts the U.S. perspective on a region described by President Clinton as "the scariest place on earth." 1997. An Uncommon Woman: The Empress Frederick, Daughter of Queen Victoria, Wife of the Crown Prince of Prussia, Mother of Kaiser Wilhelm RC 45248 by Hannah Pakula read by Anne Hancock 6 cassettes A portrait of Empress Frederick of Germany, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Groomed by her liberal father in statecraft, the empress married the heir to the Prussian throne in an ill-fated attempt to introduce British liberalism into autocratic Germany. Her son, Kaiser Wilhelm II, led Germany in World War I. 1995. Uncrowned King: The Life of Prince Albert RC 45545 by Stanley Weintraub read by John Horton 4 cassettes Portrays the obscured, yet influential, governing role of Prince Albert, who married Queen Victoria in 1840. Traces his German youth; his struggle for acceptance by the British people; and his enduring contributions to the scientific, economic, and cultural life of Great Britain. 1997.