CASSETTE BOOKS 1995 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington, D.C. 1995 Nonfiction Contents Animals and Wildlife The Arts Biography Blindness and Physical Handicaps Business and Economics Career and Job Training Computers Consumerism Cooking Crime Drama Education Family Gardening Government and Law Humor Inspiration Journalism and the Media Language and Linguistics Literature Medicine and Health Music Nature and the Environnment Philosophy Poetry Politics Psychology and Self-Help Religion Science and Technology Social Sciences Sports and Recreation Stage and Screen Travel U.S. History Wars Women World History Animals and Wildlife Animal Happiness RC 39093 by Vicki Hearne read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A poet, philosopher, and animal trainer of more than twenty-five years gathers observations and stories about the animal kingdom, into which she admits the human world upon occasion. Although Hearne writes about tortoises, cats, frogs, horses, and parrots, more often than not it is dogs that capture her attention and especially her affection, as in "Max into Maximilian," a story about the faithful companion of Mary, who is deaf and blind. 1994. The Best Cat Ever RC 37614 by Cleveland Amory read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Polar Bear is the New York cat known from _The Cat Who Came for Christmas (RC 26048)_ and _The Cat and the Curmudgeon (RC 31599)_, and writer and animal rights activist Amory is his proud owner. In this final tribute to Polar Bear, Amory mixes reminiscences about his own youth with the bittersweet story of the end of his beloved cat's life after their fourteen years as roommates. Amory has since adopted kitten Tiger Bear. Bestseller 1993. The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity: Revised Third Edition RC 37736 by Chris Mattison read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes General information on obtaining a reptile or amphibian, creating the proper environment, and keeping it healthy is supplemented by specific details and descriptions of a variety of species. Covers representatives of newts, salamanders, frogs, toads, crocodiles, alligators, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes that range from the common to the unusual, including skinks, geckos, tree frogs, box turtles, and garter snakes. 1992. A Cat Abroad: The Further Adventures of Norton, the Cat Who Went to Paris, and His Human RC 37530 by Peter Gethers read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Sequel to _The Cat Who Went to Paris (RC 34131)_. Gethers and his Scottish Fold cat Norton go on tour--Gethers signing books and Norton holding court for his growing fan club. The duo and their friend Janis then embark on a year-long visit to France. "Le chat" Norton continues to be showered with attention, both in France and on side trips to Italy and Holland. Some strong language. 1993. The Hidden Life of Dogs RC 37305 by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas read by Pat McDermott 1 cassette Thomas has observed and chronicled the lives of a group of eleven dogs in her household. She began the project while caring for Misha for friends. Following the ever-escaping husky on his remarkably wide-ranging jaunts, Thomas finally concluded that Misha's quests were undertaken solely to meet other dogs. The following years of hierarchy and love affairs within the dog group confirm her belief that what dogs want are each other. Bestseller 1993. +James Herriot's Cat Stories RC 38880 by James Herriot read by Bob Askey 1 cassette In Herriot's childhood his favorite animal was the cat, so he looked forward to studying cats in veterinary school. He was appalled to discover that anatomy books ignored cats, but during the fifty years that Herriot practiced veterinary medicine, he met many cats and learned a great deal about them. Here he offers ten stories about some of the cats who have come into his life, including Oscar the socialite and Alfred from the sweetshop. Bestseller 1994. Last Animals at the Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped RC 37218 by Colin Tudge read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Believing that "zoos are now an essential part of modern conservation strategy," British zoologist Tudge explains this thesis and describes the theory and practice of conservation breeding, including modern and prospective reproductive technologies. Also discussed are enhancing the zoo environment to improve the welfare of the animals and to prepare them for introduction into the wild. 1991. The Last Panda RC 38461 by George B. Schaller read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes From 1980 to 1985, George and Kay Schaller lived among the pandas on the Wolong panda reserve in China's Sichuan province. By the 1990s, there were fewer than 1,000 pandas living in the wild--despite efforts by the World Wildlife Fund International. Schaller describes his study of the panda in its natural habitat and efforts to save it, as well as discussing various factors--such as human greed--that have placed the panda in critical danger. 1993. Old Dogs, Old Friends: Enjoying Your Older Dog RC 37532 by Bonnie Wilcox and Chris Walkowicz read by K.D. Henry 2 cassettes A veterinarian and a dog breeder use the words and experiences of those who share their lives with older dogs to illustrate points about the needs and personalities of aging canines. Many of their subjects are retired show dogs while others have taken on careers later in life as "therapists." Possible afflictions and physical and emotional changes during this stage of life are outlined. 1991. Visions of Caliban: On Chimpanzees and People RC 36900 by Dale Peterson and Jane Goodall read by Michael Kramer and Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes The authors explore the relationship between humans and chimpanzees, beginning with the first European contact with chimpanzees in the 1600s, which may have inspired Shakespeare's character Caliban in _The Tempest_. Since that time chimpanzees have fared little better than Caliban at the hands of humans, as attested by the disturbing evidence and case studies presented by the authors. 1993. The Arts Best-Loved Stories Told at the National Storytelling Festival RC 37843 by National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling read by John Stratton 2 cassettes The National Storytelling Festival, annually commemorating the heritage and art of storytelling, has been held in Jonesborough, Tennessee, since 1972. This volume honors the festival's twentieth anniversary. Included are thirty-seven tales that provide a wide variety of genres, sources, and colloquial voices. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. The Bride of the Wind: The Life and Times of Alma Mahler-Werfel RC 37234 by Susanne Keegan read by John Richardson 3 cassettes The art world was a natural home to Alma Mahler-Werfel, songwriting daughter of Viennese landscape artist Emil Schindler. The author discusses Werfel's life as the wife of three men--the composer Gustav Mahler, the architect Walter Gropius, and the novelist Franz Werfel--and the mistress of many more. Keegan portrays Werfel as a talented woman against the cultural and political background of early twentieth-century Europe. 1991. Chronicles of Courage: Very Special Artists RC 37550 by Jean Kennedy Smith and George Plimpton read by Scott Sedar 2 cassettes Smith, founder of an organization that provides artistic opportunities for people with disabilities, interviews artists who have found ways to express themselves. Edited by George Plimpton, her book profiles people involved in a wide range of artistic endeavors, and includes a disabilities awareness guide, a glossary, and a listing of organizations related to people with disabilities and the arts. 1993. Biography Other biographies are listed in specific subject categories, such as literature, music sports, stage and screen, and U.S. history. Alex Haley's Queen: The Story of an American Family RC 37877 by Alex Haley and David Stevens read by Bill Quinn 6 cassettes Completed by David Stevens, this is the final work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of _Roots (RC 9409)_. Alex Haley tells the story of his father's family, beginning with James Jackson, his white great-great-grandfather, who came from Ireland. When James's son falls in love with a slave named Easter, their daughter Queen, the grandmother of the author, results. 1993. An American Homeplace RC 36967 by Donald McCaig read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes National Public Radio commentator, writer, and homesteader McCaig tells of his and his wife's decision to exchange their New York lifestyles for the farming life of Virginia in the 1970s. He relates the history of their chosen locale, the trials of learning a new profession, and discussions he has had with noted homesteader Helen Nearing and sustainable-agriculture pioneer Wes Jackson about the future of living off the land. 1992. Colored People: A Memoir RC 38651 by Henry Louis Gates Jr. read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Scholar Gates admits he is now divided: "I want to be black, to know black, to luxuriate in whatever I might be calling blackness at any particular time--but...to experience a humanity that is neither colorless nor reducible to color." The civil rights movement came late to the mill town of Piedmont, West Virginia, where Gates grew up. An ironic result was the outlawing of the black millworkers' much-loved "pic-a-nic." Strong language. 1994. Curriculum Vitae: Autobiography RC 36586 by Muriel Spark read by Mikel Lambert 2 cassettes Author of poetry, criticism, short stories, biography, a children's book, drama, and nearly two dozen novels sketches her life up to publication of _The Comforters_ in 1957. Born to a Jewish Scottish father and a Protestant English mother, Spark became a Catholic and dedicated her life to writing. She supplies details about school days and family, an early marriage, and wartime work, and she says she is writing this book "to put the record straight." 1992. Daphne du Maurier: The Secret Life of the Renowned Storyteller RC 38176 by Margaret Forster read by Lisette Lecat 4 cassettes Biography of the British author of _Rebecca (RC 11106)_ and thirty-six other works dating from 1931 to 1987. Drawing on du Maurier's correspondence and interviews with those who knew her well, Forster creates a portrait that may reveal the sources of the turbulent fantasies that brought the novelist fame. Forster explores du Maurier's relationships with people of both sexes, including her affair with Gertrude Lawrence. 1993. A Different Person: A Memoir RC 38246 by James Merrill read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Autobiographical account of a young man's attempt to become "a different person." This American author of poetry, novels, essays, and now memoirs, reflects on an extended period when he was in his mid-twenties and went to Europe in order to explore its riches and his real identity. As the son of a cofounder of Merrill Lynch, he feared that he was accepted only for his connections. And as a homosexual he needed time to come to terms with his sexuality. 1993. Grieving: A Love Story RC 37658 by Ruth Coughlin read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Ruth Coughlin is the widow of William Coughlin, judge and legal suspense novelist who died in April 1992. Ruth and William, then a widower, met in 1978 when she edited one of his novels. She writes of their great love, of William's diagnosis of terminal cancer in June 1991 and his upbeat attitude about overcoming it, and of her deep grieving since his death. Some strong language. 1993. Heart Earth RC 38079 by Ivan Doig read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A semi-prequel to _This House of Sky (RC 12548)_, about growing up in Montana. Doig's portrait of his mother, Berneta, who died on his sixth birthday in 1945, is drawn from Berneta's cryptic letters to her brother Wally, aboard a warship in the Pacific. Filling in missing bits from memory, he depicts what he recalls of his parents' marriage, and of the struggle and truce for his sake between his grandmother and father. Some strong language. 1993. Hillary Rodham Clinton: A First Lady for Our Time RC 37513 by Donnie Radcliffe read by K.D. Henry 2 cassettes _Washington Post_ writer of many articles about first ladies traces Hillary Rodham Clinton's life up through her first few months in the White House, emphasizing what sets Clinton apart from some of her predecessors. Radcliffe begins with Clinton's youthful record of achievement and her strong beliefs. She later documents the growth of the multiple roles that Clinton plays in public and in private. 1993. +I Took a Lickin' and Kept On Tickin' (and Now I Believe in Miracles) RC 37817 by Lewis Grizzard read by Bob Askey 1 cassette March 1993. Grizzard goes into the hospital for his third heart-valve replacement. But this time he "dies" during the procedure and remains in a coma for two weeks. Grizzard looks back on his life, that last valve replacement, his earlier surgical procedures, his trip to the Soviet Union, and childhood visits to the dentist, which still affect him today. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. Innocents in Africa: An American Family's Story RC 39245 by Drury Pifer read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Before dying, Pifer's grandmother returned to Pifer thirteen years' worth of weekly letters that his family had sent her from Africa and that record their time there. Pifer's father had taken a job in a gold mine, his only offer when he graduated with a degree in geology in 1932. Pifer, born in South Africa, says living there did not give him an African outlook, but that Africa is lodged in his perception all the same. 1994. Inside One Author's Heart: A Deeply Personal Sharing with My Readers RC 36943 by Eugenia Price read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette The author thanks her readers and associates for their observance of her seventy-fifth birthday. In this book, a tribute to her fans and the people with whom she has worked, she provides insight into her life and shows how she and her readers have sustained each other. 1992. It Ain't as Easy as It Looks: Ted Turner's Amazing Story RC 39003 by Porter Bibb read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Bibb interviewed more than 200 of Turner's friends, associates, and family members for this unauthorized biography of the fifty-five-year-old billionaire. Discussed are his successes in cable broadcasting (TNT and CNN among others), his sailing career, his ownership of the Atlanta Braves, his tumultuous personal life, his wedding to Jane Fonda, and his interest in environmental issues. Strong language. 1993. Kafka Was the Rage: A Greenwich Village Memoir RC 37861 by Anatole Broyard read by John Stratton 1 cassette The year is 1946, for Broyard the official beginning of his adult life. Fresh from the army, he settles in the Village; moves in with Sheri, a bohemian painter; enrolls in the New School under the GI Bill; opens a bookshop; and decides to be psychoanalyzed. His brief affair with Sheri ends, Broyard finds new interests, and he begins to publish. This memoir was incomplete at the time of Broyard's death in 1990. 1990. Leading with My Heart RC 38337 by Virginia Kelley and James Morgan read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Autobiography of the mother of President Clinton. Her life story flashes back from Inauguration Day, January 20, 1993, to her Arkansas roots. Kelley talks about her four marriages, her struggle to get an education and be self-supporting, her two sons, her battle with cancer, her fondness for playing the horses, and, above all, her exuberant ability to enjoy life. 1994. +Leaving Home: A Memoir RC 37938 by Art Buchwald read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes The veteran columnist recounts his penchant to make people laugh in spite of his joyless childhood. Buchwald talks about his mother, who entered a mental hospital shortly after he was born, and his father, who farmed the infant and three older girls out until he was able to make a home for his family, and then did not include his son. Orphanages, foster homes, and shelters were all the boy knew until he joined the marines. Bestseller 1993. +Life of the Party: The Biography of Pamela Digby Churchill Hayward Harriman RC 38859 by Christopher Ogden read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes Unauthorized account of the life of a U.S. ambassador to France, which began in an English country manor house between the two world wars. Ogden asserts that rich and famous husbands and lovers have ensured a lifelong colorful romantic reputation for Pamela Harriman, while powerful political alliances have provided her with influential entr‚es on both sides of the Atlantic. Bestseller 1994. The Lives of Beryl Markham: _Out of Africa's_ Hidden Free Spirit and Denys Finch Hatton's Last Great Love RC 37483 by Errol Trzebinski read by Lisette Lecat 3 cassettes Documents the life of Beryl Markham, who became the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo from east to west. Traces her life from her childhood in Kenya after 1903 through her marriages, affairs, and romantic rivalry with writer Isak Dineson. Presents new evidence regarding the authorship of Markham's memoir, _West with the Night (RC 23744)_. 1993. Looking for the Klondike Stone RC 37553 by Elizabeth Arthur read by K.D. Henry 2 cassettes Memoir of the author's summers at camp in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The camp staff, unusual in its preference for minimal organized activities, nurtured creativity in the children. Focus was on a handful of special events, such as Klondike Day, when the camp became a frontier town and the campers searched for gold rocks. One of these, the Klondike Stone, was the ultimate treasure, sure to bestow honor on the finder. 1993. Loss of Eden: A Biography of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh RC 38131 by Joyce Milton read by John Horton 4 cassettes This dual biography of the celebrated American aviator and his author-wife begins with a portrait of their family backgrounds. Milton then chronicles the events leading to Charles's 1927 transatlantic flight, Anne's supportive role in their marriage, the tragedy of their first son's death, their often controversial beliefs, their independent careers, and their long-term devotion to one another. 1993. +Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America RC 38865 by Nathan McCall read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Although raised in a working-class family and neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, McCall, as a 1970s youth, became caught up in the violence and crime afflicting many black communities. As fist fights turned into gun battles and sweet talk into gang rape, McCall was sentenced to prison at the age of twenty. He is now a journalist with the _Washington Post_. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Minor Heresies, Major Departures: A China Mission Boyhood RC 39141 by John Espey read by Robert Murch 2 cassettes Memoirs of an early-twentieth-century boyhood in China by the son of missionaries. Previously published articles and essays are arranged chronologically to form a picture of the author and his older sister, who were educated in the American school, imbued with Chinese culture by household servants, and exposed to worldly elements outside the compound. 1994. No Words to Say Goodbye: A Young Jewish Woman's Journey from the Soviet Union into America; the Extraordinary Diaries of Raimonda Kopelnitsky RC 38522 by Raimonda Kopelnitsky and Kelli Pryor read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Adolescent Raimonda emigrated with her family from Ukraine to New York in 1989 after the Chernobyl disaster. Inspired by Anne Frank, she kept a diary from 1989 to 1992. Raimonda's family history supplements her own written words. For high school and older readers. Some strong language. 1994. The Norton Book of Women's Lives RC 37892 edited by Phyllis Rose read by Suzanne Toren 7 cassettes English professor and biographer Rose has long been interested in the life stories of adventurous women, and her anthology is a collection of excerpts from the twentieth-century memoirs, journals, and autobiographies of such women. Selected authors include Maya Angelou, Anne Frank, Ana‹s Nin, Sylvia Plath, Helen Keller, Margaret Mead, Virginia Woolf, and Simone de Beauvoir. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Pushed Back to Strength: A Black Woman's Journey Home RC 38193 by Gloria Wade-Gayles read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Collection of autobiographical essays, which Wade-Gayles prefers to call "rememberings." Her journey is one of memory and emotion as she recalls how her life has been shaped by her family and the people around her. Includes her childhood in Memphis in the 1940s through her work as a civil rights activist up to her present career as a poet and professor of English and women's studies. Some strong language. 1993. The Roosevelts: An American Saga RC 38773 by Peter Collier and David Horowitz read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Chronicles the two factions of the Roosevelt dynasty: the Oyster Bay branch that produced Theodore and the Hyde Park branch that produced Franklin Delano. The authors focus on the family pursuit of influence and power rather than money. And they describe in detail the contrasts among the offspring of these two presidents. 1994. Sade: A Biography RC 38132 by Maurice Lever read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes Following a brief introduction to the house of Sade in the prologue, this biography presents its most famous member--Donatien Alphonse Fran‡ois, marquis de Sade. More than half of the book is devoted to an account of Sade's erotic life, that of "the noble libertine." The remainder portrays the other side of Sade--as a "man of letters"--through novels, letters, plays, pornography, and other documents. 1991. The Second Seduction RC 37587 by Frances Lear read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Editor-in-chief of _Lear's_ magazine writes of her troubled childhood and the depression and alcoholism that accompanied her three marriages (one to producer Norman Lear) and her erratic career. Born to a disturbed teenager, Lear was adopted by an egotistical woman and her more kindly but suicidal husband. After a therapist betrayed Lear's confidence about being molested by her stepfather, Lear set off on her own. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1992. Stop-Time RC 38316 by Frank Conroy read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) The author describes his lonely, insecure childhood and adolescence, spent migrating between New York City and Florida. He tells of family relationships, of his ineffectual mother and stepfather, of school and jobs, and finally of his acceptance by Haverford College, which marked the beginning of a new life. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1967. The Sweeter the Juice RC 38511 by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Against the backdrop of American social and racial thought, Shirlee Taylor Haizlip recounts six generations of her family history. Centering on her mother's abandonment as a child by an African American family that decided to pass for white, Haizlip relates the forces that led to their decision and describes her mother's reunion with her only living sibling seventy-six years later. 1994. This Incredible Century RC 37645 by Norman Vincent Peale read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Peale, born on May 31, 1898, has lived through most of the twentieth century. He looks back on some of the inventions that have become common during his lifetime: electricity, the telephone, ice cream cones, space shuttles, and automobiles. He also recalls his first pair of long pants, the sinking of the _Titanic_, and the last Montgomery Ward catalog and discusses famous and not-so-famous people he has met. 1991. Thursday's Child Has Far to Go: A Memoir of the Journeying Years RC 37779 by Walter Laqueur read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes On a summer evening in the early 1960s, Laqueur returned to his hometown of Breslau, Germany--now the Polish city of Wrocaw. His visit inspired him to write this memoir. He recalls his childhood in Germany, the arrival of the Nazis and his narrow escape to Palestine, his life on a kibbutz, his years as a journalist, his witnessing of Israel's becoming a state, and, finally, his grand tour of Europe. 1992. Too Strong for Fantasy RC 37468 by Marcia Davenport read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes (Reissue) In her autobiography, the author tells of her work on the _New Yorker_ in its early days, the political activity into which she was drawn by her marriage, and her later life in Prague. Davenport reminisces about her mother, soprano Alma Gluck; about her stepfather, violinist Efrem Zimbalist; about editor Maxwell Perkins, who encouraged her to write a biography of Mozart; and about her friend, maestro Arturo Toscanini. 1967. True North: A Memoir RC 39108 by Jill Ker Conway read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes In this sequel to _The Road from Coorain (RC 31551)_, the Australian-born author chronicles her 1960 arrival in America as she embarks on the life of a graduate student in history. Conway experiences the downside of academic politics along with a delight in new interests, talents, friends, success as a scholar and administrator, and a husband who becomes her compass point or her "true north." Bestseller 1994. When I Was Puerto Rican RC 38181 by Esmeralda Santiago read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Autobiographical account evoking memories of the culture and freedom of a Puerto Rican barrio. Santiago and her ten younger siblings were brought to Brooklyn by their ambitious mother. Harsh as the new life is, it is made tolerable by Santiago's storytelling ability. Bright, but unable to speak English, she is relegated to a class for learning disabled children. But prospects improve when she auditions for the performing arts school. Some descriptions of sex. 1993. Wings of the Morning: The Flights of Orestes Lorenzo RC 38275 by Orestes Lorenzo read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Orestes Lorenzo, a major in the Cuban air force, defected to the United States in 1992 in a MiG-23. In this translation of his memoirs, Lorenzo portrays his life leading up to the decision to defect. He then describes the horror of realizing that his wife and two sons would not be allowed to join him. After exhausting all other methods, Lorenzo flew back to Cuba and rescued his family from a highway in an old Cessna. 1994. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments RC 37741 by Joseph J. Lazzaro read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Focusing on "personal computers and the adaptive technology designed to assist persons with disabilities at home, work, and school," Lazzaro addresses those with visual, hearing, motor, or speech impairments. The personal computer is introduced, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is discussed, and devices and technologies are described as well as training, funding, and organizational resources. 1993. Answering the Call: Telephone Pioneer Talking-Book Machine-Repair Program 1960-1993 RC 39220 by Ruth Nieland and George Thuronyi read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette The Telephone Pioneers of America is an association of telephone workers and retirees organized in chapters, councils, and clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Long involved in community service projects, the Pioneers began repairing talking-book machines for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in 1960. 1994. Cassette Books, 1993 RC 39030 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by various narrators 3 cassettes A catalog of talking-book cassette titles produced for adult and young adult readers during 1993. The nonfiction and fiction sections list books by subject categories. Separate listings identify bestsellers and books for young adult readers and for foreign-language readers. 1993. Chronicles of Courage: Very Special Artists RC 37550 by Jean Kennedy Smith and George Plimpton read by Scott Sedar 2 cassettes Smith, founder of an organization that provides artistic opportunities for people with disabilities, interviews artists who have found ways to express themselves. Edited by George Plimpton, her book profiles people involved in a wide range of artistic endeavors, and includes a disabilities awareness guide, a glossary, and a listing of organizations related to people with disabilities and the arts. 1993. Coping with Low Vision RC 38113 by Marshall E. Flax and others read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Information for everyone coping with visual impairment, including friends, family, and caregivers. The term "low vision" is defined, and an analysis of the visual system is given. Topics such as diseases, optical aids, mobility, and myths and feelings about visual impairment are discussed. Almost half the book is devoted to resources for coping with vision loss and answers to common questions and concerns. 1993. Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome RC 38446 by Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz read by John Polk 2 cassettes Two young men, both diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, write about how they earned their independence. Assisted by their mothers, Kingsley and Levitz talk about their challenges, mutual respect and affection, expectations, special and mainstream education, and family support. Topics echo the concerns of most young people: school, friends, money, jobs, life, sex, and marriage. 1994. CripZen: A Manual for Survival RC 38331 by Lorenzo Wilson Milam read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Milam's five stages leading to CripZen begin with "I am not a Crip" and end with "I am that I am." He presents this training manual and survival kit for newly disabled people learning different ways to function. Topics include aspects of sexuality, depression, anger, and self-image. Described are techniques of meditation, self-hypnosis, astral projection, and dream work. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Primer for Advocates RC 37038 by Eileen L. Ordover and Kathleen B. Boundy read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors. 1991. For Younger Readers 1992-1993: Braille and Talking Books RC 39031 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by Kerry Cundiff and Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes A catalog of books for readers from preschool through grade nine produced in braille and cassette formats during 1992 and 1993. Nonfiction and fiction books are arranged under general subject headings. Also includes separate sections for print/braille, very young readers, and young adults. 1993. Giant Steps: The Story of One Boy's Struggle to Walk RC 38414 by Gilbert M. Gaul read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette An appeal to change the way society, particularly the American medical system, deals with chronically disabled children. The author, a medical writer and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, tells the story of his child, born with spina bifida. Gaul describes encounters with the medical profession, insurance companies, and the educational system, and the inspiration that he draws from his courageous son. 1993. A Guide to Guide Dog Schools, Second Edition RC 38777 by Ed and Toni Eames read by Ronald B. Meyer 1 cassette A resource for blind individuals considering partnership with guide dogs. Following an overview of considerations, including the costs and benefits of having a guide dog, the book lists seventeen training programs, describing each school in detail. 1994. Handicapped in Walt Disney World: A Guide for Everyone RC 37975 by Peter Smith read by Dave Jackson 2 cassettes An unofficial guide to the popular entertainment center for tourists in Florida. The author, who is a paraplegic, focuses his attention mainly on the needs of physically disabled people, identifying potential problems and describing how to deal with them. He makes suggestions for planning the trip, including travel options and accommodations, and he offers advice on the accessibility of specific attractions. 1993. If Blindness Comes RC 38282 edited by Kenneth Jernigan read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Defining a "blind person" as one who has to develop so many alternative techniques as to substantially alter the patterns of living, this guide encourages the newly blind to ask "How can I do it?" rather than "Can I do it?" The history and purpose of the National Federation of the Blind are discussed as are other available services, programs, devices, and employment information. 1994. An Iranian Odyssey RC 37078 by Gohar Kordi read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes The author lost her sight at the age of three because her mother neglected her when she was ill, although the stigma of being a girl in an Iranian family was the real challenge for Kordi. Forced to beg, she persuaded someone to contact a radio station about her plight and finally gained a place in a boarding school for the blind. Though she excelled, she still had to struggle to enter a university. Such determination is the subject of this memoir. 1991. Job-Hunting Tips for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities: A Supplement to _What Color Is Your Parachute?_ RC 37372 by Richard Nelson Bolles read by Janet Daley 1 cassette The author defines a disability and discusses vocabulary that is important to people with disabilities. While he is primarily interested in helping people looking for work, he is also eager to educate employers. He prepares both sides for the interviewing process, offering hope and practical suggestions. 1991. Mother-to-Be: A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Women with Disabilities RC 38362 by Judi Rogers and Molleen Matsumura read by Maggie Welch 4 cassettes An occupational therapist who is disabled, Rogers saw the need for this book during her own pregnancy and those of her anxious clients. Included are the experiences of thirty-six women with a variety of disabilities, discussion on the impact of having children, information on the stages of pregnancy, and an explanation of when a cesarean section may be necessary. 1991. No Limits RC 37752 by Harry C. Cordellos and Janet Wells read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Cordellos avoided sports in his youth because of failing sight and a heart murmur. His attitude changed when he was introduced to water skiing through an orientation center. Now considered the most highly conditioned blind athlete in the world by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, director of Cooper Aerobics Center, Dallas, fifty-three-year-old Cordellos holds a master's degree in physical education and lectures widely. 1993. Now I See RC 37739 by Charley Boswell and Curt Anders read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes (Reissue) Boswell tells the story of his life, beginning with being blinded in 1944 and abandoning his hopes for a baseball career. After painful readjustment, he went on to become a successful businessman, father of three children, and National Blind Golf champion. Boswell's account is based on his conviction that "lives frustrated by physical misfortune can be turned into new directions by new interests." 1969. Oh! Say Can You See... RC 39211 by American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults read by Pat McDermott 1 cassette An agency that specializes in services for blind children, elderly blind persons, and deaf-blind individuals provides this volume describing the types of assistance and products available through agency offices and government programs. The book introduces readers to a person who is both deaf and blind and to a family with a teenager who was born blind and lost his hearing. 1992. Ryan White: My Own Story RC 37554 by Ryan White and Ann Marie Cunningham read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Ryan White shares his life story in a natural, engaging style. He tells of contracting AIDS from an infected blood-clotting agent; of being forced out of school in Kokomo, Indiana; and of moving to the welcoming community of Cicero. Ryan talks mostly about his family and friends, a circle that became wider as Ryan spoke out about AIDS. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. A Singular View: The Art of Seeing with One Eye; Fourth Edition RC 37951 by Frank B. Brady read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette A manual for people who have recently lost their sight in one eye. The author explains simply how human eyes function, and addresses such specific challenges as shaking hands, threading a needle, approaching a curb, and parking a car. Brady discusses technological developments, care of the good eye, and some well-known people who have one-eyed sight. 1988. A Special Kind of Hero: Chris Burke's Own Story RC 37803 by Chris Burke and Jo Beth McDaniel read by John Polk 2 cassettes Chris Burke, also known as Corky Thatcher, co-star of the ABC television series "Life Goes On," reveals how he succeeded in life despite having Down syndrome. His teachers, colleagues, and the Burke family talk about what it is like to live and work with Chris. 1991. Standing on One Foot RC 38289 edited by Kenneth Jernigan read by Scott Sedar 1 cassette Nine essays by blind adults relating experiences regarding their blindness. Kenneth Jernigan writes about the pitfalls of social conditioning and of accepting the public's mistaken ideas of a blind person's limitations. Marc Maurer describes becoming a father for the first time, and Gwen Nelson offers her experience as a juror. 1994. Taking Charge: Teenagers Talk about Life and Physical Disabilities RC 38016 by Kay H. Kriegsman and others read by Molly Wise 2 cassettes The authors and the teenagers interviewed in this book offer guidance for coping with a disability and adolescence--which the authors term "the ultimate disability." Suggested are strategies for handling issues such as sexuality, staring strangers, siblings, and overprotective parents. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in America RC 37927 by Frances A. Koestler read by Esther Benson 6 cassettes (Reissue) Examines U.S. contributions toward improving the conditions of blind individuals. Discusses the invention of braille and the origins of the talking book. Includes portraits of Louis Braille of France, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan Macy, and Dorothy Eustis, as well as detailed accounts of mid-twentieth-century federal and state legislation. 1976. Wheels and Waves: A Cruise, Ferry, River, and Canal Barge Guide for the Physically Handicapped RC 37601 by Genie and George Aroyan read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A high door sill for keeping water out is just one of the barriers to shipboard travel for those with physical handicaps. The authors (one well-traveled and paraplegic) give data about which cruises and boats (from large ships to small sailboats) are accommodating. They note the size of passageways, the availability of elevators and "handicapped" cabins, and the need for an attendant. 1993. When the Blizzard Blows RC 39194 edited by Kenneth Jernigan read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette To illustrate that people who are blind are otherwise ordinary and far from helpless, Kernel Book series editor Kenneth Jernigan, National Federation of the Blind (NFB); NFB president Marc Maurer; and other NFB members describe frustrating incidents in their lives. Examples are strangers who assume that a blind woman's small children have to take care of her, and a nurse who asks Jernigan if he needs his secretary to help him get undressed. 1994. Business and Economics Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop; How Two Real Guys Built a Business with a Social Conscience and a Sense of Humor RC 39204 by Fred "Chico" Lager read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Lager, who headed Ben & Jerry's for eight years, gives the company's history. Childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield led relatively unsuccessful lives until 1978, when they collaborated on creating an ice cream store in a former gas station in Vermont after taking a correspondence course on the topic. 1994. Big Blues: The Unmaking of IBM RC 37712 by Paul Carroll read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes A _Wall Street Journal_ writer, who covered the computer industry for seven years, writes about the tarnishing of the halo that once surrounded the International Business Machines Corporation. Carroll chronicles how the company, famous for its management and ability to make money, blew an early lead in the personal computer business, tracing the errors to human decisions and a profound inability to accept change. Some strong language. 1993. The Cost of Talent: How Executives and Professionals Are Paid and How It Affects America RC 37793 by Derek Bok read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Bok asks why salaries of law partners, doctors, and corporate chief executives are at record levels while those of civil service and education professionals discourage graduates. He questions money's influence on career decisions, wealth's impact on social status, and the moral direction of a country that creates such disparity. His solutions reexamine the value of work. 1993. Dirty Money: BCCI, the Inside Story of the World's Sleaziest Bank RC 37760 by Mark Potts and others read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Account of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) scandal by three journalists who covered the story from the first revelations. Founded as a commercial bank with idealistic principles in the Third World, BCCI quickly expanded its services worldwide. It soon appeared to be engaged in illegal activities with the blessings of friends in high places. 1992. The Five Pillars of TQM: How to Make Total Quality Management Work for You RC 38488 by Bill Creech read by Barrett Whitener 4 cassettes Ex-general who used Total Quality Management (TQM) to "make over the Air Force" discusses the management style. His five pillars of TQM are commitment, leadership, organization, process, and product. He believes a successful TQM program must also be based on quality mindset and quality orientation, must be humanistic, and must provide empowerment at every level. Examples are offered. 1994. For God, Country, and Coca-Cola: The Unauthorized History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It RC 37911 by Mark Pendergrast read by Frank Coffee 5 cassettes The author recounts the history of Coke from its original formula as a patent medicine for nervous ailments to its 1990s status as one of America's favorite soft drinks. He discusses the development of the "hobbleskirt" bottle, the ads that helped Coke permeate all aspects of American life, expansion during World War II, and the men who have led the company. 1993. Global Dreams: Imperial Corporations and the New World Order RC 38798 by Richard J. Barnet and John Cavanagh read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes The authors hold that corporate expansion is profoundly affecting lives worldwide while governmental power is shrinking. Illustrating their thesis with profiles of multinationals like Citibank, Sony, Bertelsmann, Philip Morris, and Ford, they conclude that manufacturers are interested only in making money, not in social consequences. 1994. Global Paradox: The Bigger the World Economy, the More Powerful Its Smallest Players RC 39072 by John Naisbitt read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes The "paradox" of the title refers to the author's impression that small is better in the economic future. Naisbitt predicts that the telecommunications revolution, world travel, and the impact of China on the global economy will determine the shape of the changing marketplace. 1994. The "How To" Grants Manual, Second Edition: Successful Grantseeking Techniques for Obtaining Public and Private Grants RC 36591 by David G. Bauer read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Bauer uses his perspective as a former grantseeker and director of grants offices to suggest techniques for securing grant support from government and private sources. His instructions range from developing a proposal to selecting a potential funder. He covers researching the marketplace, contacting funding sources, and following up. 1988. Inventing Desire: Inside Chiat/Day; The Hottest Shop, the Coolest Players, the Big Business of Advertising RC 37142 by Karen Stabiner read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Chiat/Day, one of the biggest advertising companies of the 1990s, is responsible for such commercials as the Energizer Bunny, and its ad launched Apple Computer's Macintosh. Stabiner reports on the year she spent at the company's California headquarters, where she had total access to all meetings, strategy sessions, sales pitches, and filmings. Bestseller 1993. Mortgaging the Earth: The World Bank, Environmental Impoverishment, and the Crisis of Development RC 39139 by Bruce Rich read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes Rich's expos‚ of the World Bank's record in regard to the environment. Citing specific projects in the largest countries assisted by the Bank, Rich documents his contention that global management ignores local needs. He is particularly disdainful of the top-down approach that appears to force solutions on ordinary people, often to their detriment. 1994. The New Robert's Rules of Order RC 37738 by Mary A. De Vries read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Presents the parliamentary procedures for conducting a meeting (originally published in 1893) using modern terminology, descriptive examples, and a quick-reference table of motions' rules. Details debates, minutes, votes, and orders of business. Also discusses aspects of meetings other than the "rules." These include planning, finance, speakers, facilities, equipment, and publicity. 1989. The Outlaw Bank: A Wild Ride into the Secret Heart of BCCI RC 37266 by Jonathan Beaty and S.C. Gwynne read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes The authors, _Time_ correspondents, claim they were the first to report details about the international Bank of Credit and Commerce before scandal broke. They chronicle the founding of BCCI, probe the bank's role in criminal activities, ponder governmental alliances that may have protected BCCI from assorted investigations, and point to former administration officials in worldwide cover-ups. 1993. Peddling Prosperity: Economic Sense and Nonsense in the Age of Diminished Expectations RC 38390 by Paul Krugman read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes An economist and professor discusses the interaction between economic ideas and politics since 1973. Krugman believes people want an answer to what happened to our economy. He asserts that "We don't know" is unacceptable, and politicians who want to get elected must find an answer that is at least tolerable. He looks at cyclical swings in ideology and at two types of economists. 1994. Reengineering the Corporation: A Manifesto for Business Revolution RC 37304 by Michael Hammer and James Champy read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Originator of "reengineering" joins a leader in implementing reengineering principles to explain basic concepts and describe how to bring about the process. Reengineering involves risk plus a willingness to make radical changes in traditional methods of doing business and in the organizational structure. Bestseller 1993. Stiffed: A True Story of MCA, the Music Business, and the Mafia RC 37281 by William Knoedelseder read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes An investigative reporter for the _Los Angeles Times_ reveals how organized crime allegedly infiltrated a corporate giant of the recording industry in the 1980s. The cast of characters; the detective story plot, complete with bribes and a punch in the nose; and the role of federal authorities make the story read more like fiction than fact as the author goes behind the scenes of hit songs. Some strong language. 1993. Swoosh: The Unauthorized Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There RC 38787 by J.B. Strasser and Laurie Becklund read by Terence Aselford 5 cassettes Philip Knight, an MBA graduate from Stanford, parlayed his Blue Ribbon Sports into a billion-dollar company within one year. The authors show how Knight achieved his phenomenal success, discuss the four men who helped him establish the company, and describe the hurdles the group faced on the way to making Nike, Inc., a prominent force in sports apparel. 1991. The United Way Scandal: An Insider's Account of What Went Wrong and Why RC 38483 by John S. Glaser read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes In hopes that other nonprofit organizations will learn from United Way's mistakes, Glaser, who worked in the large organization for twenty-three years, describes his view of its rise and fall. In 1992, United Way president William Aramony abruptly retired after a flurry of publicity over the manner in which the organization was run and Aramony's lavish lifestyle. 1994. The Warburgs: The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family RC 37451 by Ron Chernow read by Robert Blumenfeld 6 cassettes For centuries, the Warburgs have been a successful German-Jewish banking family. With unconditional access to the family's Hamburg papers and cooperation from the current Warburgs, Chernow traces the family's roots; rise to power; reaction to both world wars; expansion to England, France, and the United States; and return to Hamburg. He details their personal lives as well. 1993. Career and Job Training How to Organize Your Work and Your Life, Revised RC 38343 by Robert Moskowitz read by Dave Jackson 2 cassettes Aimed at busy people whether they work at home or at the office, this time-management guide offers suggestions on making explicit life and career goals, learning to prioritize and make the "basic choice" of what to do next, and then accomplishing tasks efficiently. Discusses telecommuting from home with personal computers and juggling a career with child-raising, taking a second job, or returning to school. 1993. Job-Hunting Tips for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities: A Supplement to _What Color Is Your Parachute?_ RC 37372 by Richard Nelson Bolles read by Janet Daley 1 cassette The author defines a disability and discusses vocabulary that is important to people with disabilities. While he is primarily interested in helping people looking for work, he is also eager to educate employers. He prepares both sides for the interviewing process, offering hope and practical suggestions. 1991. Temp: How to Survive and Thrive in the World of Temporary Employment RC 37681 by Deborahann Smith read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette When Smith decided to do temporary work to supplement her writing career, she looked in vain for guidance and protocol advice. Now, after years of trial and error, she offers counsel to others interested in being a "temp." She describes the characteristics needed (such as flexibility and self-discipline), helpful office-equipment skills, how to get started, and excel, and the pros and cons of temporary work. 1994. Computers DOS for Dummies Command Reference RC 39117 by Greg Harvey read by John Richardson 2 cassettes A ready-reference dictionary in three sections, each written in simple language and arranged in alphabetical order. The first section contains DOS commands from "append" to "xcopy." The next section explains batch commands from "@" to "shift." And the final section lists the configuration commands from "break" to "switches." Each entry includes a brief description of its function and often an example of how it can be used. 1993. The Electronic Word: Democracy, Technology, and the Arts RC 38129 by Richard A. Lanham read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Essays by a professor of English on new ways to think about literature. The author refers to the historical debate between philosophers and rhetoricians, including the latter's idea of service for a fee. Lanham compares the ancient argument to the contemporary conflict between accessibility versus restrictions to knowledge. He speaks with optimism about the electronic future of the book and restructuring the curriculum. 1993. Fuzzy Logic RC 37749 by Daniel McNeill and Paul Freiberger read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Two high-tech writers explore "fuzzy logic," a more intuitive and human kind of technological intelligence than the traditional type that responds only to true-false thinking. McNeill and Freiberger describe the reception that the Japanese gave the idea and the way "fuzzy logic" is affecting worldwide markets. 1993. Network Know-How: Concepts, Cards, and Cables RC 37390 by Dan Derrick read by John Richardson 2 cassettes The local area networks (LANs) discussed here consist of two to ten desktop computers connected by either phone line or network cable. The benefits of networks (sharing resources and printers, E-mail, etc.) and the problems (more "things" to break and increased complexity) are described. The steps of planning and installing a network are spelled out as are ongoing maintenance and the option of using consultants. 1992. Union Catalog Online: SCORPIO Files BPHP and BPHI; a Search Guide RC 38507 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped read by David Impastato 1 cassette Manual for users of BPHP and BPHI files found in the SCORPIO on-line retrieval system at the Library of Congress. Provides directions for signing on and off the system; basic commands; suggestions for browsing, selecting, searching, and retrieving information; and keys to language codes and to codes for agencies with listings in the _Union Catalog._ 1994. Consumerism Collision Course: The Truth about Airline Safety RC 37653 by Ralph Nader and Wesley J. Smith read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Describing past airline incidents, the authors discuss several issues they perceive as posing dangers to the safety levels of aviation. These include the economic aftereffects of deregulation, aging aircraft, terrorism, and the underfunding of the Federal Aviation Administration. They propose a systematic reform that they "hope will lead to greater consumer involvement and safer skies." 1993. The Credit Repair Kit RC 38031 by John Ventura read by David Hilder 2 cassettes According to Ventura, the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, TRW, and Trans Union, have more than 400 million credit records on 160 million Americans, and more than half contain errors. Ventura advises on understanding your credit reports, protecting your legal rights, correcting mistakes, and rebuilding your credit. He also tells how to take a claim to court and offers information for women with special credit problems. 1993. The High Cost of Dying: A Guide to Funeral Planning RC 39096 by Gregory W. Young read by Dave Jackson 1 cassette Advice on arranging a funeral and avoiding unnecessary charges. The author approaches the topic as a consumer issue that requires the purchaser to make choices and to sign a contract. He provides basic information about a variety of options and responds to frequently asked questions, giving the reader facts needed to make decisions that respect psychological and religious needs, even while grieving. 1994. Homeowner's Legal Guide RC 38020 by Cynthia L. Cooper and editors of Consumer Reports Books read by Scott Sedar 3 cassettes An attorney who specializes in consumer rights explains legal issues she believes to be of interest to homeowners and defines legal terms and documents related to the house. Cooper discusses owners' rights and responsibilities, including property taxes, zoning, working at home, and injuries to visitors. 1993. How to Keep Your Savings Safe: Protecting the Money You Can't Afford to Lose RC 38317 by Walter L. Updegrave read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Editor of _Money_ magazine and specialist in personal finances warns about risks of investing in once rock-solid financial institutions. Updegrave discusses how to evaluate the safety of money that one cannot afford to lose, suggests when to use a commercial rating service, and lists what he considers the safest institutions, such as savings banks and insurance companies. 1992. Cooking Butter Busters: The Cookbook RC 38347 by Pam Mycoskie read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes Former yo-yo dieter Mycoskie has converted to low-fat eating coupled with aerobic exercising. She discusses both factors in relation to weight loss and shares her methods of keeping her fat intake between 10 and 20 percent of the calories she consumes. Along with an extensive shopping guide for low-fat ingredients and brand-name products, Mycoskie provides recipes for all types of dishes and calculates the percentage of fat for each. Bestseller 1994. The Cook's Book of Indispensable Ideas: A Kitchen Sourcebook RC 37150 by Barbara Hill read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Hill provides information on spices and herbs to use with various dishes, as well as how to grow herbs; suggestions for picnics and brown-bag lunches; choices of wines for meals; ideas for party planning and ways to cut fat and calories out of meals; and at least 200 more kitchen hints. 1988. +In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes RC 38862 by Rosie Daley read by Maggie Welch 1 cassette When Oprah visited a spa several years ago, she was so impressed with the delicious food that she hired the cook, Daley, as her own chef. Daley shares the low-fat recipes she created for Oprah, along with helpful hints on topics such as making orange wheels, roasting bell peppers, and soaking dried beans. Recipes include un-fried chicken, paella, spinach fettucini with ginger chicken, and peach crepes. Bestseller 1994. James Beard: A Biography RC 38696 by Robert Clark read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes The life of the ebullient cook spans much of the twentieth century and coincides with rapid changes in the eating habits of Americans. The author portrays the larger-than-life figure as a frustrated performer who left his mark as the author of twenty-two books, as a teacher of cooking classes, as an influence on other chefs and food writers, and, above all, as the champion of fresh American ingredients in a world infatuated with French cuisine. 1993. Crime Above Suspicion RC 38558 by Joe Sharkey read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Mark Putnam's first assignment as an FBI agent is in the coal town of Pikeville, Kentucky. Almost immediately, Mark solves a bank robbery case with the help of local informant Susan Smith. Susan becomes enamored of Mark (even befriending his wife to learn more about him), and Mark eventually succumbs to Susan's advances. Her "fatal attraction" response leads to a deadly struggle. Strong language and violence. 1993. Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States RC 37404 by Helen Prejean read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes When Louisiana nun Helen Prejean and death-row inmate Patrick Sonnier become pen pals, Sonnier's friendly nature and ambiguities about his crime reinforce Prejean's feelings against the death penalty. After fighting unsuccessfully to have Sonnier's sentence commuted, Prejean continues her activism, including work with victims' groups. Violence and some strong language. 1993. Death Benefit: A Lawyer Uncovers a Twenty-Year Pattern of Seduction, Arson, and Murder RC 38250 by David Heilbroner read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Kentucky corporate attorney Steve Keeney looks into Deana Roberts's cliff-fall death for her mother, a member of Keeney's church. Twenty-year-old Deana, a high-school drop-out with an I.Q. of 85, was living in California with an older couple. Learning that the couple took out an insurance policy on Deana, Keeney begins to uncover a trail of murders. Some strong language and violence. 1993. Drug Trafficking RC 37976 edited by Karin L. Swisher read by Bob Butz 2 cassettes The pros and cons of waging war on drugs, legalizing drugs, and pursuing the end of drug trafficking at home and abroad are addressed in this sourcebook of short articles. The book also contains articles on the effects of drugs on American society and the particular impact drugs have on minority communities. The short essays are by politicians, scholars, and journalists of diverse backgrounds. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Everything She Ever Wanted: A True Story of Obsessive Love, Murder, and Betrayal RC 37494 by Ann Rule read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes When Pat and Tom Allanson married in May 1974, Pat's dreams seemed to be fulfilled. She and Tom had plans for a plantation where they would raise horses, and they hoped to become part of Atlanta's elite social circle. But strong family ties on both sides slowly eroded their bliss. Before long, Pat's unhappy life turned to one of murder and repeated prison terms. Violence and some strong language. 1992. Gangland: How the FBI Broke the Mob RC 38740 by Howard Blum read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes _New York Times_ investigative reporter Blum tells the FBI's side of the downfall of Mafia don John Gotti, head of the Gambino crime family. In 1980 agent Bruce Mouw was chosen to spearhead a mission to destroy the underworld organization. Six frustrating years of surveillance followed, including an ironic incident in which the FBI felt obligated to warn Gotti it had overheard a threat on his life. Strong language. 1993. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story RC 38077 by John Berendt read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes In the 1980s, New Yorker Berendt began visiting Savannah, Georgia. Enchanted by the city and its inhabitants, he spent more and more time there. He introduces Savannah and the hodgepodge of friends he made, especially Jim Williams, an antique dealer active in the restoration of Savannah. He also discusses the murder on May 2, 1981, for which Williams went to trial--four times. Strong language. 1994. The Misbegotten Son: A Serial Killer and His Victims; the True Story of Arthur J. Shawcross RC 37784 by Jack Olsen read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes Reconstruction of crimes committed by Arthur John Shawcross. As an elementary school student, Shawcross already had a reputation for being an oddity and had been subjected to numerous psychiatric tests. Olsen recounts the murders perpetrated by Shawcross, his prison terms, and the inability of psychiatrists to discover the source of his problems. Violence and strong language. 1993. Never Let Them See You Cry: More from Miami, America's Hottest Beat RC 38604 by Edna Buchanan read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Taking up where _The Corpse Had a Familiar Face (RC 28100)_ left off, Miami journalist Buchanan provides more anecdotes from her years on the newspaper police beat. A woman frames her toddler for murder, and elderly residents kill their longtime spouses. But Buchanan also writes of the happy endings when help from readers pours in after touching stories. Violence. 1992. Next Time, She'll Be Dead: Battering and How to Stop It RC 38272 by Ann Jones read by Molly Wise 2 cassettes A study of the institutions and attitudes that foster the problem of domestic violence in America. The author cites cases that show that women are deprived of their right to freedom from physical harm. She suggests what the media, the schools, the churches, the legal system, the healthcare system, and all citizens can do to end the violence and to ensure zero tolerance for men who perpetrate such crimes. Violence. 1994. +A Rose for Her Grave: And Other True Cases; Ann Rule's Crime Files, Volume 1 RC 37330 by Ann Rule read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes Randy Roth has a small son when he meets divorced young mother Janis Miranda. Soon after their wedding, Janis falls off a mountain and dies. Roth marries another woman, who, fearing for her life, soon leaves him. When his fourth wife drowns, people begin to notice. Other crimes involve a hit woman and a rapist who kills the woman who put him in prison. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993. Sexual Harassment RC 38792 by Elaine Landau read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette The author cites Anita Hill's testimony during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings, which thrust sexual harassment to the forefront of the news and the nation's awareness. She also examines the various forms that sexual harassment can take, discusses instances of harassment in work and school settings, and offers suggestions for handling harassment situations. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Silent Witness: The Karla Brown Murder Case RC 37568 by Don W. Weber and Charles Bosworth, Jr. read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In 1978, twenty-two-year-old Karla Brown was raped and brutally murdered in the basement of her newly purchased Wood River, Illinois, home. Prosecuting attorney Weber and reporter Bosworth discuss the years-long investigation, the lack of evidence to tie the crime to either of the two main suspects, and the out-of-town experts who provided the instructions to finally crack the case. Bestseller 1993. Terror in the Night: The Klan's Campaign against the Jews RC 38531 by Jack Nelson read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter describes what happened when the White Knights of Mississippi decided it wasn't the blacks that threatened all they held dear but the Jews who were "manipulating them." Bombings aimed at Jewish civil rights workers led the Meridian police to plan an ambush of the terrorists. Although advised by the FBI, the officers overstepped legal boundaries. Some strong language and violence. 1993. A Violent Act RC 37944 by Alec Wilkinson read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes On the morning of September 22, 1986, Mike Wayne Jackson, forty, shot and killed Tom Gahl, his probation officer. Within eight hours, Jackson gunned down two more people and made the FBI's Most Wanted List. Wilkinson looks at those whose lives have been altered forever by acts of violence, especially those affected by Jackson's savage behavior, including Nancy Gahl, the probation officer's wife, and her two children. Violence. 1992. Drama The Darker Face of the Earth: A Verse Play in Fourteen Scenes RC 39360 by Rita Dove read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Set in the South before the Civil War, this classical tragedy is based on the Oedipus legend. A white woman gives birth to a black baby and agrees to give him up if his life is spared. Twenty years later, the woman, now plantation mistress, acquires a slave named Augustus. Rebellious but susceptible to his owner's charms, Augustus becomes embroiled in an uprising just as he learns the truth about his heritage. 1994. Eight Plays: _A Doll's House_, _Ghosts_, _An Enemy of the_ _People_, _The Wild Duck_, _Rosmersholm_, _The Lady from the_ _Sea_, _Hedda Gabler_, _The_ _Master Builder_ RC 37204 by Henrik Ibsen read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Scandinavian actress Eva Le Gallienne's translations of plays written from 1879 to 1892. Ibsen's characters often dealt with moral issues, such as Dr. Stockmann's conspiracy to tell people what they didn't want to hear in the satirical _An Enemy of the People_. 1982. Euripides V: _Electra_, _The_ _Phoenician Women_, _The_ _Bacchae_ RC 37291 by Euripides read by Andrew Sofer 1 cassette The protagonist in _Electra_, first produced in 413 B.C., commits the same atrocity for which she seeks justice. _The Phoenician Women_, appearing soon after, is based on the Oedipus legend. _The Bacchae_, a posthumous play, contrasts extreme religious experience with the belief that wisdom comes from self-knowledge and the intellect. 1959. Faust, Part 1 RC 38153 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe read by George Holmes 1 cassette Prose translation for the modern reader of a philosophical classic of German literature first published in 1808 when the author was nearly sixty years old. In his quest to discover the meaning of existence, the righteous old scholar Faust is tempted by the evil spirit Mephistopheles, who seeks to capture his soul. 1808. Faust, Part 2 RC 38154 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Completed months before Goethe's death in 1832, this two-part masterpiece of German literature was composed over a period of sixty years. In part 2, Faust continues his search for wisdom in a drama based on a variety of cultural and historical materials, such as the old legend of Helen of Troy and the classical Walpurgis Night. Follows _Faust, Part 1 (RC 38153)_. 1832. Glengarry Glenn Ross: A Play RC 38007 by David Mamet read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a real estate office and the Chinese restaurant the salesmen constantly frequent. With the exception of Roma, the men are having frustrating bad streaks and are getting reprimanded for their output. Their excuse is that they are given the same sorry leads over and over, and these people are never going to buy. Now if they could only get their hands on that prime batch of Glengarry leads. Strong language. 1982. Inherit the Wind RC 38539 by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette A small-town courthouse in Tennessee becomes the focus of national attention as two famous orators square off in a passionate debate over the right to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in the public schools. This drama is based on the famous Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925, for which Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were the opposing attorneys. 1955. The Life and Death of King John RC 37675 by William Shakespeare read by John Horton 4 cassettes First presented in 1623, this is a historical drama about King John's early thirteenth-century reign. The plot deals with the ruler's cruelty toward Arthur, his nephew and the rightful heir to the throne. Other principal characters include Constance, Arthur's grieving mother, and the Bastard, illegitimate son of Richard I, John's late brother. The text makes no mention of John's role in granting the Magna Carta nor of Robin Hood, an archenemy. 1623. Education Battle of the Books: The Curriculum Debate in America RC 37066 by James Atlas read by Gregory Ricks 1 cassette A response to the American debate about required reading for college students. Atlas asserts the multiculturalists cry for the curriculum to include the literature of minorities and ethnic groups and the traditionalists insist on a body of great books to influence an educated person's values. He says "we _are_ what we read" and urges a common ground to maintain the country's ability to reach consensus. 1990. Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Primer for Advocates RC 37038 by Eileen L. Ordover and Kathleen B. Boundy read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors. 1991. Emile; or, On Education RC 37452 by Jean-Jacques Rousseau read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes Eighteenth-century treatise on education set in the form of a novel. The author plays the role of a tutor who prepares a boy for adult life in a civilized society. Rousseau's system was intended to be philosophical rather than practical. He examines the possibilities that tend to divide people and offers a positive, natural method for learning how to become a responsible human being. 1762. For the Children: Lessons from a Visionary Principal RC 37671 by Madeline Cartwright and Michael D'Orso read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Madeline Cartwright spent thirty-three years as a teacher and then principal of inner-city Philadelphia elementary schools. She describes growing up in a large, poor black family and her own learning disability. The methods Cartwright used to reach the children (who were poor and sometimes "crack babies") and their parents improved one school so much that it was featured on national news. 1993. Head Start: The Inside Story of America's Most Successful Educational Experiment RC 37164 by Edward Zigler and Susan Muenchow read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Zigler, one of Head Start's original planners during the "War on Poverty" in the 1960s, describes the history of the program that attempts to prepare underprivileged preschoolers for entering the educational system. Parental involvement, the controversy over the program's ability to raise children's IQs, and suggestions for improvement are discussed. 1992. Helping Your Dyslexic Child: A Step-by-Step Program for Helping Your Child Improve Reading, Writing, Spelling, Comprehension, and Self-Esteem RC 38717 by Eileen M. Cronin read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Dr. Cronin defines dyslexia as a dysfunction of the part of the brain that processes linear information and explains that those with dyslexia remain concrete learners. After describing how to identify dyslexia, Cronin provides exercises and advice for parents helping their child learn how to do what comes naturally to others. 1994. James B. Conant: Harvard to Hiroshima and the Making of the Nuclear Age RC 37886 by James G. Hershberg read by Peter Johnson 8 cassettes Harvard figured in Conant's life from the time he crossed the Yard as a student through a twenty-year term as its president. In the interim, he used his science background in the classroom and in his efforts to create and control the nuclear age. Hershberg's biography examines the multiple roles that Conant played, as well as his influence on world events. 1993. One L RC 37400 by Scott Turow read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Now an attorney and bestselling author of "legal" fiction, Turow was twenty-six when he gave up teaching to enter Harvard Law School in the 1970s. Always a writer, he kept a journal during the harrowing first year and wrote this account the following summer. He describes anxiety-provoking classes, the exhaustion of constant studying, and his dismay over the fierce competitiveness he discovered in himself. Some strong language. Bestseller 1977. Public Education: An Autopsy RC 38560 by Myron Lieberman read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Lieberman, an educational consultant, believes that public schools no longer foster basic skills and civic responsibility among students because there is no longer competition for the consumer dollar. He advocates public, nonprofit, and for-profit schools; is against the voucher system; and believes that non-college-bound students and those bound for college should be treated equally. 1993. The Water Is Wide RC 38036 by Pat Conroy read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes (Reissue) An account of the year that the author spent teaching eighteen fifth- through eighth-grade African American children in an ill-equipped two-room school on Yamacraw Island, off the South Carolina coast, and the public fight with the school board that cost him his job. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1972. Family Children First: What Our Society Must Do--and Is Not Doing--for Our Children Today RC 39089 by Penelope Leach read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes A psychologist, whose particular concerns are parenting and child development, calls on society to set new priorities in raising children. Leach suggests passing legislation that focuses on the economic needs of children and creating home, workplace, and community settings that foster a nurturing family environment. 1994. Fathers and Babies: How Babies Grow and What They Need from You from Birth to Eighteen Months RC 37503 by Jean Marzollo read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Asserting that most men want to be good fathers but don't know how to go about it, Marzollo provides them with information on practical parenting skills and child development theory for the child's first "incredibly important" eighteen months. Suggested activities and father-child interactions are geared to what babies can see, do, and say at each stage. 1993. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children RC 38471 by Neale S. Godfrey and Carolina Edwards read by Mary Kane 1 cassette A practical guide to teaching children how to prepare for their financial future. This book suggests ways to earn, save, and spend money wisely. The authors stress the importance of exercising a little financial discipline and imparting a sense of family values as early as a child is able to comprehend and to enjoy the process. Bestseller 1994. Old Friends RC 37475 by Tracy Kidder read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Lou Freed and Joe Torchio share a room at a nursing home in New England. Lou--ninety-two, small, Jewish, uneducated, and nearly blind--and Joe--seventyish, recovering from a stroke, Italian, stout, and well-educated--have little in common at first. But long conversations reveal their growing fondness and respect for one another, and Lou and Joe slowly emerge as symbols of "successful aging." Some strong language. 1993. A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders RC 36796 by Lisa J. Bain read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Bain asserts that attention deficit disorder (ADD), more specifically attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is the most common behavior problem in school-age children. Under the aegis of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Bain has written a guide to explain some of the past and current thinking on ADHD, possible diagnostic and treatment options, and suggested ways families can deal with the disorder. 1991. The Playgroup RC 38529 by Nina Barrett read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Barrett and two other new mothers held playgroup sessions in which the women searched for meaning in their now non-career-oriented lives while their toddlers played. The different expectations that each woman had of motherhood were soon dashed. Barrett learned that she could not measure her value by her children's existence--but their existence was a catalyst in the emergence of her understanding of how her life should be measured. Some strong language. 1994. The Power of a Parent's Words: How You Can Use Loving, Effective Communication to Increase Your Child's Self-Esteem and Reduce the Frustrations of Parenting RC 37798 by H. Norman Wright read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Family counselor Wright warns parents of the damage caused by verbally abusing children. He asks parents to explore why they had children and to analyze their parenting techniques. Turning to biblical proverbs for inspiration, Wright recommends methods to correct communication problems with offspring. 1991. Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development RC 38473 by T. Berry Brazelton read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Pediatrician Brazelton identifies touchpoints as predictable times, occurring just before the onset of several stages of rapid growth, when a child briefly regresses. Sections cover development from the prenatal period through age three years, common emotional and behavioral patterns through six years, and the role of key people in a child's life. Bestseller 1992. Gardening A Garlic Testament: Seasons on a Small New Mexico Farm RC 37580 by Stanley Crawford read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Author of the prizewinning _Mayordomo (RC 29277)_ continues his memoirs of life on a small New Mexico farm. Novelist Crawford has grown to love the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, and an acre and a half of garlic. Descriptions of the tasks involved in planting, nourishing, harvesting, and selling at farmers' markets are mixed with the author's philosophical musings. 1992. Xeriscape Gardening: Water Conservation for the American Landscape RC 36457 by Connie Lockhart Ellefson and others read by Maggie Welch 5 cassettes Xeriscaping is using plants that are either native to the area or from a similar region to create a self-sustaining landscape--reducing the need for water and other added nutrients. The authors describe methods and provide extensive lists of plant materials to use in creating numerous styles of xeriscape gardens in each part of the United States. 1992. Government and Law Advice and Consent: Clarence Thomas, Robert Bork, and the Intriguing History of the Supreme Court's Nomination Battles RC 37535 by Paul Simon read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Senator Paul Simon draws on both his Judiciary Committee experience and his research into historical Supreme Court nominations to make recommendations on how the process can be improved. The book's title is from the constitutional mandate that presidents should seek both advice and consent for their nominations--suggesting advice before making nominations. 1992. Ben Nighthorse Campbell: An American Warrior RC 37985 by Herman J. Viola read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Biography of the U.S. senator who represents Coloradans and Native Americans. Viola chronicles the path of Campbell--who is part Cheyenne--from his inner-city youth, back to his roots, and forward to the Olympics and to Congress. Campbell appears to have the ability to start at the bottom and rise to the top, a feat he has demonstrated in designing jewelry, in breeding horses, and in running for political office. 1993. Beyond Peace RC 38348 by Richard Nixon read by Bob Butz 2 cassettes Former president's impressions of post-cold war America. Nixon analyzes what he sees as he peers into the twenty-first century. In the field of foreign affairs, he suggests that solutions to each problem must be evaluated in light of American interests. And in domestic affairs, he repeats his long-held beliefs in the virtues of law and order and the value of the free enterprise system. Bestseller 1994. Capitol Games: Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill, and the Story of a Supreme Court Nomination RC 37059 by Timothy M. Phelps and Helen Winternitz read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes The authors, journalists who report on Washington politics, provide an almost day-by-day account of the events leading to Thomas's confirmation as a Supreme Court justice. They discuss public and private negotiations and take to task those involved in the hearings; and they touch on such volatile issues as abortion and sexual harassment. 1992. Creating a Government That Works Better and Costs Less: From Red Tape to Results; The Report of the National Performance Review RC 37384 by Al Gore read by Art Metzler 2 cassettes This report offers recommendations for overcoming bureaucratic resistance and cutting governmental red tape, for transforming the quality of services delivered to the American people, for changing the culture of the federal workplace, and for cutting costs and making the government accountable for the public's money. 1993. The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion RC 38156 by Stephen L. Carter read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes A Yale law professor examines the relationship between religion and the political and legal cultures that separate church and state in America. The author observes how the demands of the Constitution can be upheld without forcing believers to treat their convictions as a strictly private matter. And he believes that religious institutions can provide an independent moral voice. 1993. +Diplomacy RC 38857 by Henry Kissinger read by Bob Butz 6 cassettes Former national security consultant and secretary of state surveys the history of diplomacy from the seventeenth-century Peace of Westphalia. He focuses on American diplomacy following the Cold War, specifically his belief in the need for a "blend of experience and insight" to preserve a balance of power and the need to be more assertive about protecting national interests. Kissinger frequently cites his own contributions. Bestseller 1994. The FBI: Inside the World's Most Powerful Law Enforcement Agency RC 37795 by Ronald Kessler read by John Richardson 4 cassettes While researching the Federal Bureau of Investigation for this book, the author requested a response to some questions that were forwarded to the Justice Department and resulted in the firing of FBI director William S. Sessions. Kessler's research also reveals an intimate look at FBI facilities, personnel, procedures, successes and failures, and hiring practices. 1993. Girls Lean Back Everywhere: The Law of Obscenity and the Assault on Genius RC 37432 by Edward de Grazia read by Ralph Lowenstein 8 cassettes First Amendment attorney details past and recent cases in the history of American censorship of literary works. His title is derived from a comment made by a woman arrested for publishing excerpts from Joyce's _Ulysses_ in 1920. "Girls lean back everywhere, showing lace and silk stockings . . . and no one is corrupted." Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Grand Inquests: The Historic Impeachments of Justice Samuel Chase and President Andrew Johnson RC 38303 by William H. Rehnquist read by David Hilder 2 cassettes Account of the nineteenth-century impeachment of a justice and a president by the author of _The Supreme Court (RC 27628)_. Rehnquist uses these two cases to illustrate the distinction between legal and political decisions and between impeachment and conviction. He claims that these same two cases strengthen the separation of governmental bodies as mandated by the Constitution. 1992. A History of the Supreme Court RC 38221 by Bernard Schwartz read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes The story of the Court is told chronologically from the first session in 1790, and is organized by the terms of the chief justices. Interspersed are chapters on the landmark cases: _Dred Scott v. Sandford_ (1857), _Lochner v. New York_ (1905), _Brown v. Board of Education_ (1954), and _Roe v. Wade_ (1973). Throughout the book, Schwartz asserts that the Court has balanced judicial activism against judicial restraint. 1993. The L Word: An Unapologetic, Thoroughly Biased, Long-Overdue Explication and Celebration of Liberalism RC 35026 by David P. Barash read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes A defense of liberalism in America, in which the author maintains that liberalism formed the foundation of our political culture. At a time when the very word "liberal" is used pejoratively in campaign rhetoric, Barash argues that our liberal background created most of the important benefits of the American system of government. 1992. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes: Law and the Inner Self RC 38228 by G. Edward White read by Butch Hoover 7 cassettes Portrait of a thirty-year justice of the Supreme Court. White weaves personal history into this account of Holmes, revealing his "to the manor born" family, his Civil War service, his lofty friends, his convenient marriage, and his roving eye. The author, however, stresses Holmes's dedication to legal scholarship, including his authorship of _The Common Law_, published in 1881. 1993. Learned Hand: The Man and the Judge RC 39094 by Gerald Gunther read by Bill Wallace 7 cassettes A former law clerk with exclusive access to the private papers of Learned Hand, who sat on the bench for more than five decades, portrays this much-admired federal judge. Respected for his judicial restraint, famous for his courageous positions on highly controversial issues, friend of the intellectual elite, Hand was once described as "the greatest living American jurist [who] isn't on the Supreme Court." 1994. The New Robert's Rules of Order RC 37738 by Mary A. De Vries read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Presents the parliamentary procedures for conducting a meeting (originally published in 1893) using modern terminology, descriptive examples, and a quick-reference table of motions' rules. Details debates, minutes, votes, and orders of business. Also discusses aspects of meetings other than the "rules." These include planning, finance, speakers, facilities, equipment, and publicity. 1989. Restoration: Congress, Term Limits, and the Recovery of Deliberative Democracy RC 37786 by George F. Will read by John Richardson 2 cassettes The author believes it is necessary to limit by constitutional amendment the number of terms legislators can serve. Such a restriction, he feels, would restore Congress to its rightful place as a deliberative body whose members are free to follow the dictates of conscience. Will cites historical examples of alleged abuses by long-term incumbents and suggests corrective action. 1992. +Standing Firm: A Vice-Presidential Memoir RC 38883 by Dan Quayle read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Quayle focuses on his career in the Bush administration. He discusses political debates, meetings with world leaders, the Gulf War, and his vulnerability to editorial cartoonists and late-night comics. Quayle also reflects on his religious values and talks about the interview with Barbara Walters during which he recognized in retrospect the pivotal day in his life when he became a Christian. Bestseller 1994. The Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy RC 39177 by Lani Guinier read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes The author outlines her views in an introductory essay and provides six formerly published articles. She includes also the speech she made when her nomination to become the Clinton administration's chief enforcement officer of civil rights was withdrawn, allegedly because of the controversy over her legal writings. 1994. The Wind Won't Know Me: A History of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute RC 37758 by Emily Benedek read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes In northern Arizona, the Hopi reservation is surrounded by the (now) much larger Navajo reservation. "Ownership" of much of the land originally decreed as Hopi in 1882 has become the subject of great controversy. Benedek gives a brief history of both tribes, describes the laws and lawsuits that have fueled the dispute and the government's handling of the ordeal, and depicts a year in the lives of those affected. 1992. Women Lawyers: Rewriting the Rules RC 38547 by Mona Harrington read by Helen Harrelson 3 cassettes A Harvard Law School graduate of the 1950s surveys women from her alma mater to find out "what stands in the way of equal professional authority for women lawyers." Harrington devotes the last part of the book to an examination of how "women lawyers [are] using the authority they have to advance the equality of women generally." 1993. Humor Deadline Poet: Or, My Life as a Doggerelist RC 38688 by Calvin Trillin read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette The syndicated columnist and writer for the _New Yorker_ explains how he became poet for the _Nation_, inspired by the "wondrously euphonious name--Sununu." He continues in prose and poetry to address aspects of the U.S. government: the first ladies, career opportunities, invasions of other countries, world leaders, political conventions and national elections, and, finally, the man in the White House. 1994. Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man RC 39201 by Tim Allen read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Like his character on the sitcom _Home Improvement_, Allen ponders the differences between the sexes and discusses male zones that include the basement of Sears. He explains the horrors of growing up with the surname of Dick, later dropped for show business. And he even finds humor in his stay in prison, where it's difficult NOT to stand too close to a naked man. Strong language. Bestseller 1994. The Egg and I RC 37151 by Betty MacDonald read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Reminiscences of life on a remote, run-down chicken farm in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. The author, survivor of an adventurous childhood but still unprepared for the realities of frontier life, keeps her sense of humor amidst the hard work, loneliness, and general denial of the constant struggle to accept her part of the bargain that her marriage requires. Bestseller 1945. Get Your Tongue out of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Good-bye RC 37995 by Cynthia Heimel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Collection of thirty-six short pieces that express exactly what humorist Heimel thinks about such topics as men, birth control, owning pets, raising a son, high school reunions, the fashion industry, the theory of evolution, welfare, and life in Los Angeles versus life in New York. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Lanterns and Lances RC 38000 by James Thurber read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Collection of twenty-four essays. These humorous satirical pieces cover such topics as how to get through the day, the expression "you know," which is afflicting speech in the United States, the return of comedy to the American theater, and the involvements one gets into at cocktail parties, particularly with determined ladies who want to argue or talk while tipsy. 1961. +A Marriage Made in Heaven; or, Too Tired for an Affair RC 37631 by Erma Bombeck read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Erma and Bill Bombeck were married in 1949. At the time, Erma wondered what she was getting into. She also figured she could mold Bill into the husband she wanted him to be. As she describes her life with Bill, she tells about their children and the now-empty nest, as well as her years as a writer. She admits that there have been many stormy days, but in the end she and Bill have always supported each other. 1993. One) 1-800-Am-I-Nuts? RC 37646 by Margo Kaufman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes After a divorce and her failure in art school to draw a cardboard box with feeling, Kaufman went to California, remarried, and began writing her column of sanity checks--because there was no 800 number to call to ask if she was nuts. Her topics include a head of broccoli on the beach, the difficulty of having a small wedding, telephone tag with her husband, traveling with two pug dogs, and the guilt of not providing grandchildren. 1992. Russell Baker's Book of American Humor RC 37848 edited by Russell Baker read by Ed Blake 4 cassettes Baker indicates that selections in his book are his, he likes them all, and they wouldn't be included if he didn't. His sections--"Comical-Tragical Tales," "Shameless Frivolity," "Sex Problems," "Family Life," "Politics and Patriots," and "Fable, Lore, and Fantasy"--contain works by such persons as Mae West, Mark Twain, James Thurber, O. Henry, Fannie Flagg, Art Buchwald, Larry King, and Baker himself. 1993. +SeinLanguage RC 37492 by Jerry Seinfeld read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Seinfeld, known for his stand-up comedy routine and his situation comedy, draws from both in these humorous essays. His topics range from wishing he were a phone machine: "Excuse me, I'm not here right now. If you just leave a message, I can walk away" to awkwardness with nudity: "I like to wear a belt when I'm naked. I'd like to get pockets to hang off the belt...to be naked and still be able to put your hands in your pockets." Bestseller 1993. You Can't Put No Boogie-Woogie on the King of Rock and Roll RC 38050 by Lewis Grizzard read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes The southern writer provides a collection of his syndicated columns. Most are humorous, poking fun at celebrities, fellow southerners, and himself. On a more serious note, Grizzard eulogizes loved ones, condemns rapists, and flaunts his patriotism, whether discussing the Gulf War or defending Barbara Bush. Strong language. 1991. Inspiration Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color RC 38262 by Iyanla Vanzant read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Daily meditative statements that Vanzant hopes will "assist the children of the earth in the redevelopment of their minds, bodies, and spirits." Divided into sections on self, world, others, and money and abundance, the book includes quotations from the Bible and Yoruba proverbs, as well as from persons such as Maya Angelou, Les Brown, James Baldwin, and Marvin Gaye. 1993. In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings of Susan L. Taylor RC 38350 by Susan L. Taylor read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette Essays adapted from monthly editorial columns in _Essence_ magazine in which the author expresses her thoughts about developing self-awareness. Some of the topics that Taylor focuses on are one's spiritual nature, having a positive attitude, summoning the courage to make a fresh start, and nourishing relationships. 1993. Live Your Dreams RC 37279 by Les Brown read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Brown, a motivational speaker, offers readers his personal growth message. Once labeled educationally mentally retarded, he has been a sanitation worker, disc jockey, activist, state legislator, and nightclub emcee. Through his "Nine Principles of Life Enrichment," Brown proposes that anyone can succeed by working toward a dream. 1992. Love Affair: A Prayer Journal RC 36969 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes This collection of conversations with God, written between September 1990 and October 1991, are addressed to "My Love." Greeley sees God as his Lover and is continually astonished by Her ability to put up with him. Greeley expresses the hope that this collection of prayers, many of which deal with his bout with pneumonia or the illnesses of close friends, will help others establish a dialogue with God. 1992. To Be the Hands of God: One Woman's Journey, One Congregation's Challenge RC 37063 by Judy Griffith Ransom and James G. Henderson read by Jeanne Evans 1 cassette When Joan Henderson and her family learned that she had cancer, they were immediately surrounded by a community of friends, neighbors, and church members. But it was Joan's faith and determination, and her ability to tell others what it was like to live with a serious illness, that inspired others in interviews, talks, a videotape, and this book. 1992. Journalism and the Media Around the World in Seventy-two Days: The Race between Pulitzer's Nellie Bly and _Cosmopolitan_'s Elizabeth Bisland RC 37865 by Jason Marks read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes As a publicity stunt, two women reporters set out separately in 1889 with the intention of circling the globe in fewer than eighty days. Nelly Bly became famous for her seventy-two-day journey; Elizabeth Bisland took seventy-six days and was relegated to obscurity. Marks recounts the adventures of each woman in alternating chapters. 1993. Committing Journalism: The Prison Writings of Red Hog RC 38325 by Dannie M. Martin and Peter Y. Sussman read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Martin--who drank at the age of two, was first arrested at thirteen, and spent twenty-one years incarcerated--consciously chose a life of crime because he rejected the work ethic. In prison and off drugs, Martin's reading habit led to writing newspaper columns. Now released, Martin and his _San Francisco Chronicle_ editor present his writings and his story. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Dirty Politics: Deception, Distraction, and Democracy RC 37846 by Kathleen Hall Jamieson read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes How advertising and speeches in political campaigns seem to have displaced information with drama, substituted a discussion of problems with assertion, and replaced substance with strategy. The author held focus groups, interviewed journalists, and analyzed elections from local to presidential to arrive at her interpretation of the manipulative techniques she warns against. 1992. +A Drinking Life: A Memoir RC 37931 by Pete Hamill read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In the beginning, his Irish father did the drinking, and long before he was school age, Pete began to notice that "part of being a man was to drink." By his teen years, drink supplied the courage to overcome his sexual inhibitions. As his story progresses, the author drops out of high school, enrolls in an art class, marries and becomes a father, begins to write, and one day stops drinking. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Fridays with Red: A Radio Friendship RC 37375 by Bob Edwards read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes Relationship of a redheaded veteran sports journalist, Red Barber, and the young anchor of "Morning Edition" on National Public Radio. The subjects of their Friday morning chats ranged from sports (mostly baseball) to the camellias in Red's Florida garden, arguments (which Red called "rhubarbs"), cats, and grandfatherly reminders about values, music, and spiritual matters. 1993. Happy Days Were Here Again: Reflections of a Libertarian Journalist RC 37665 by William F. Buckley, Jr. read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes The conservative writer and commentator presents his views on a wide variety of topics including political and social issues. He believes that toleration of Jesse Jackson reflects persisting discrimination of whites against blacks, that environmentalism is a type of fanaticism, and that a woman's primary responsibility is to care for the children and a man's is to care for the woman. 1993. Joseph Pulitzer II and the _Post-Dispatch_: A Newspaperman's Life RC 38168 by Daniel W. Pfaff read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes When blindness forced Joseph Pulitzer to relinquish control of his newspaper empire, he turned the _New York World_ over to his two most promising sons. The paper folded. He put his fun-loving namesake at the helm of the St. Louis _Post-Dispatch_, but this son assembled a fine staff and developed a distinguished paper. Pfaff relates the father-son relationship and career of the son who was to continue the legacy. 1991. Live from the Battlefield: From Vietnam to Baghdad; Thirty-five Years in the World's War Zones RC 38140 by Peter Arnett read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Memoirs of a New Zealand-born American journalist. Arnett began reporting from danger zones in the 1950s, first from Bangkok and eventually from Vietnam, where he filed dispatches to the wire services. He reported from hot spots including Afghanistan and El Salvador and covered the Gulf War via satellite from Baghdad. Some strong language. 1994. Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist RC 38476 by Brooke Kroeger read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Kroeger, a well-traveled reporter, reconstructs the life and career of Nellie Bly, a journalist with a pseudonym borrowed from a Stephen Foster song. Hired by a Pittsburgh paper, Bly soon joined the _New York World_ and earned front page coverage with stories that required considerable daring on her part. Among Bly's exploits was a foray as an inmate in an insane asylum, about which she wrote a series that triggered reforms. 1994. The Rush Limbaugh Story: Talent on Loan from God; An Unauthorized Biography RC 37524 by Paul D. Colford read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes From humble beginnings in a small midwestern town, Limbaugh has come to prominence as perhaps the most listened-to radio and television talk show host in America. Colford interviewed Limbaugh's mother, brother, former wives, and coworkers for his account of this "darling of the conservative right" who early in his career had difficulty keeping a job. Bestseller 1993. Rush! RC 37517 by Michael Arkush read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Rush Hudson Limbaugh III didn't talk until he was almost two years old--now he talks to millions of listeners as one of America's most popular radio and television talk show hosts. From an early age, Limbaugh was fascinated with radio and longed to become a radio personality. Arkush recounts Limbaugh's life from his childhood in a small midwestern town to his success as a media celebrity. Bestseller 1993. +See, I Told You So RC 37301 by Rush H. Limbaugh III read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Aware that he is referred to as a "hate-monger, bigot, misogynist, and homophobe," outspoken, ultra-conservative radio talk show host Limbaugh continues to present and defend his opinions. "Feminism was established so that unattractive women could have easier access to the mainstream of society" and "The Earth's ecosystem is not fragile, and humans are not capable of destroying it" are examples of these views. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Talk: NPR's Susan Stamberg Considers All Things RC 37734 by Susan Stamberg read by Janis Gray 4 cassettes The veteran of the air waves chronicles her involvement with "All Things Considered" from its beginning in 1971. Vietnam was uppermost in people's minds, and Stamberg's interviews with people like Dick Gregory started an afternoon addiction to radio. Then, after a brief hiatus, came "Weekend Edition" with a similar format--long conversations interspersed with commentary--and a sampling of her laugh. 1993. Theirs Was the Kingdom: Lila and DeWitt Wallace and the Story of the _Reader's Digest_ RC 37876 by John Heidenry read by Frank Coffee 5 cassettes Lila and DeWitt Wallace built a communications empire from an idea DeWitt had while serving in World War I. Heidenry discusses the Wallaces' family life and describes DeWitt's philosophy for the _Reader's Digest_, first published in February 1922. The author shows how the magazine's emphasis and staff have changed over the years--while the format has remained almost unchanged. 1993. Who Stole the News? Why We Can't Keep Up with What Happens in the World and What We Can Do about It RC 38245 by Mort Rosenblum read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes Analysis of the business of world news reporting by a seasoned veteran. Rosenblum attributes the paucity of international stories to commercial decisions by media executives. He asserts that they underestimate the public's desire to know about global events that affect their lives. Some strong language. 1993. Writing past Dark: Envy, Fear, Distraction, and Other Dilemmas in the Writer's Life RC 38063 by Bonnie Friedman read by K.D. Henry 1 cassette The author looks at the emotional side of a writer's life. Friedman, who has taught writing and thought a great deal about how writers become successful, takes a journey inward in search of answers to questions about envy, the loneliness of the profession, falling silent, writing about the living, the need for perfection, taking risks, and the idea of success. 1993. Language and Linguistics Grammar for Grownups RC 37223 by Val Dumond read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Dumond, a business writing consultant, refers to her book as "a guide to grammar and usage for everyone who has to put words on paper effectively." Dumond not only identifies and explains verbs, nouns, prepositions, verbals, and other parts of speech, she discusses grammar glitches, punctuation, spelling, and creating a unique writing style. Practice exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. 1993. The Language Instinct RC 39033 by Steven Pinker read by Clay Teunis 4 cassettes Writing for a popular audience, a scientist presents his theories about how the human mind acquires language. Pinker believes language is an instinct that has adapted solely from the need to communicate. He does not, however, demolish the positions of proponents of environmental or biological origins. Instead, he hypothesizes how language evolved to solve problems or, as Pinker quotes Lily Tomlin, "to satisfy the deep need to complain." 1994. Quoth the Maven RC 38399 by William Safire read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Pulitizer Prize-winning political columnist for the _New York Times_ draws together some seventy-five of his columns that have appeared under the heading "On Language." He dissects the word choices of politicians, examines the history of current phrases, and has the grace to include responses to his findings from readers (many of whom also appear to be language mavens). 1993. Literature The Beginning of the Journey: The Marriage of Diana and Lionel Trilling RC 38576 by Diana Trilling read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Memoirs of the author's marriage to a respected literary critic and Columbia University professor. Both Trillings came from Polish Jewish families, and Lionel had to struggle for academic acceptance during the 1930s. This account focuses on the couple's intellectual, political, and social circles in New York, and on Diana's emerging role as a literary voice in her own right. 1993. Black Eagle Child: The Facepaint Narratives RC 36716 by Ray A. Young Bear read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An enhanced autobiography told in poetry and prose. Young Bear creates his alter ego in the character of Edgar Bearchild as he comes of age as a member of the Black Eagle Child Settlement. He relates the experiences of a Native American poet who must deal with issues such as Vietnam, drugs, discrimination, poverty, and alcoholism. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories RC 37818 edited by William J. Bennett read by Janis Gray 6 cassettes Collection of poems and stories from the Bible, from great authors, and from folklore which Bennett suggests can be used for teaching parents, teachers, students, and children about specific virtues. Topics include faith, self-discipline, compassion, responsibility, friendship, work, courage, honesty, and loyalty. Bennett introduces each section. Bestseller 1993. Coming into the End Zone: A Memoir RC 38489 by Doris Grumbach read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Novelist Grumbach's musings during her seventieth year chronicle her gradual withdrawal from such literary chores as writing and broadcasting book reviews. She and her housemate move from busy Washington, D.C., to a Maine seaside house, taking their bookstore, Wayward Books. Grumbach's habit of reading a book a day is reduced as she learns to savor prose. She is "ready to begin the end." Prequel to _Extra Innings (RC 38490)_. 1991. Curriculum Vitae: Autobiography RC 36586 by Muriel Spark read by Mikel Lambert 2 cassettes Author of poetry, criticism, short stories, biography, a children's book, drama, and nearly two dozen novels sketches her life up to publication of _The Comforters_ in 1957. Born to a Jewish Scottish father and a Protestant English mother, Spark became a Catholic and dedicated her life to writing. She supplies details about school days and family, an early marriage, and wartime work, and she says she is writing this book "to put the record straight." 1992. Eight) 84, Charing Cross Road RC 39381 by Helene Hanff read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Hanff tells how her love of old books sparked a twenty-year transatlantic correspondence between herself and Frank Doel of Marks and Company, Booksellers, London, England. Their correspondence began in 1949 when Hanff read an ad indicating Marks and Company specialized in out-of-print books. The friendship lasted twenty years even though Hanff and Doel never met in person. 1970. Extra Innings: A Memoir RC 38490 by Doris Grumbach read by Helen Harrelson 2 cassettes Novelist Doris Grumbach begins this diary in September 1991, as she is approaching her seventy-fifth birthday. Over the course of a year she chronicles a variety of events, including her life in a small Maine town, her travels to publicize her latest book and the anxiety produced by the reviews, her concerns about her family, and her feelings about growing old. Sequel to _Coming into the End Zone (RC 38489)_. 1993. The Five Senses RC 37036 by F. Gonzalez-Crussi read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Essays touching on philosophy, medicine, personal recollection, theology, and humor to awaken the human sensory system. The author's family and his youth in Mexico City figure in several anecdotes. For example, he reminisces in "Hearing" about the messenger service he once provided for the lone telephone. And in "Smell" he discusses the role of pheromones in sexual attraction and how this knowledge is put to use by the perfume industry. 1989. Genet: A Biography RC 38239 by Edmund White read by Mitzi Friedlander 7 cassettes Biography tracing the life of Jean Genet, who began life as a foster child; served time in jail for stealing, vagrancy, and prostitution; and became one of France's best-known writers. White analyzes the biographical aspects in Genet's novels and plays to show how Genet cultivated an image combining literary celebrity with the menace of the tough ex-convict. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1993. Harriet Beecher Stowe: A Life RC 38537 by Joan D. Hedrick read by Barbara Caruso 5 cassettes Portrait of the nineteenth-century author of the popular serial novel _Uncle Tom's Cabin (RC 9480)_, published in 1852. In addition to Stowe's writing career of more than four decades and her influence on history, Hedrick considers Stowe's evangelical connections, her role as the mother of seven children, and her place among educated women. 1994. Henry James: The Imagination of Genius--a Biography RC 36444 by Fred Kaplan read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes Examines the personal life of the peripatetic American-born author for keys to interpretive problems in his writing. Kaplan sees the ambiguities of James's personality reflected in many of the stories in which effete European society clashes with the vitality of American culture. Kaplan also discusses James's suppressed homosexuality and his acceptance in literary circles. 1992. It All Adds Up: From the Dim Past to the Uncertain Future; a Nonfiction Collection RC 39131 by Saul Bellow read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Essays, eulogies, interviews, lectures, and articles collected over forty years from an award-winning author known mainly for his fiction. Bellow shares his enthusiasm for the accessibility of Mozart's music and his affection for Chicago; reflects on friendships with other writers and on favorite haunts; and tucks in two autobiographical pieces with curmudgeonly reluctance. 1994. James Baldwin: A Biography RC 39172 by David Leeming read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes A onetime employee and longtime friend assesses the life of James Baldwin. Leeming includes critical evaluations of Baldwin's writing, but the focus of this biography is on aspects of his life that Baldwin translated into fiction and nonfiction. Leeming's portrait also depicts Baldwin's difficulty in coming to terms with his sexual orientation, race, and illegitimacy, and his role in the civil rights movement. Bestseller 1994. The King of Inventors: A Life of Wilkie Collins RC 39007 by Catherine Peters read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes Biography of the prolific nineteenth-century writer of detective stories, short stories, novels of sensation, plays, and feature articles. "Wilkie," as he was known, led a life every bit as colorful as his fiction, using laudanum to relieve the constant pain of gout, keeping two mistresses, fathering three children, and churning out popular books to support his expensive lifestyle. 1991. Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History RC 37656 selected by William Safire read by Peter Johnson 7 cassettes Collection of speeches from biblical times to 1991. Arranged by category, the speeches include debates, sermons, eulogies, commencement addresses, orations delivered during wartime and on the gallows, and words of inspiration and farewell. Some of the speakers represented are Jesus of Nazareth, Demosthenes, Louis Pasteur, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. 1992. The Letters of Evelyn Waugh and Diana Cooper RC 38524 by Evelyn Waugh and Diana Cooper read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes From 1932 until his death in 1966, the novelist Evelyn Waugh wrote about 300 letters to Lady Diana Cooper. Somewhat older and socially more prominent, Diana, though married to a commoner, enjoyed Waugh's companionship. He faithfully corresponded with her and immortalized her in the character of Mrs. Stitch in his novel _Scoop_. 1991. Letters to Sartre RC 38352 by Simone de Beauvoir read by Jill Ferris 5 cassettes Letters from Beauvoir to her lifelong companion were written only when they were apart. Many date from World War II when Sartre was imprisoned, and later from Beauvoir's lengthy stays in America. They are essentially love letters, but they also chronicle the open relationships of a famous literary figure who championed equality between the sexes with a fervor that was to become an inspiration to subsequent feminist thought. 1990. Life Work RC 37596 by Donald Hall read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Hall's extended meditation on the importance of work examines the legacy of his forebears for clues to his devotion. He reflects on his love of being absorbed in what he does, which in his case is writing. For his father it was office work, and for his grandfather it was farming on the property where Hall and his poet wife Jane Kenyon live. Facing the prospect of a shortened life due to illness, Hall takes care to see that his work keeps him alive. 1993. Love and Friendship RC 38795 by Allan Bloom read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes In this book, finished just before his death in 1992, Bloom asserts that Americans have lost the power of imagination that turns sex into love. Bloom believes that love and friendship have become a forgotten art because individuals have lost the ability to express themselves. He examines love in Western literature, from the Bible through the works of such authors as Plato, Shakespeare, and Rousseau, in hopes that his analysis will help change the way people feel. 1993. Marguerite Yourcenar: Inventing a Life RC 37830 by Josyane Savigneau read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes This biography of the first woman admitted to the Acad‚mie fran‡aise portrays the French writer, who lived half of her life in America, in a web of contradictions. Savigneau probes the published works, correspondence, journals, and interviews with those who knew Yourcenar for clues to some of the mysteries that surrounded her life. The result, ironically, has received one of France's most coveted literary awards. 1993. Mencken: A Life RC 39048 by Fred Hobson read by Gary Telles 5 cassettes Draws on previously confidential writings, which Mencken stipulated be released at intervals after his death. Hobson paints a fresh portrait of an author who professed negative views on American politics, religion, and culture. Letters, diaries, and posthumously published autobiographical manuscripts assist Hobson in his exploration of moral and political ambiguities in Mencken's life and work. 1994. The Nancy Drew Scrapbook RC 39253 by Karen Plunkett-Powell read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Since Nancy Drew's debut in 1930, her books have outsold those of her male counterparts--the Hardy Boys (started in 1927)--and also those of Agatha Christie. Nancy Drew has inspired motion pictures, plays, a ballet, a television show, a rock group, and a university conference. The author delves into the folklore and half-truths surrounding Nancy's authorship and publishing history. 1993. New York Days RC 37924 by Willie Morris read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Sequel to the prize-winning _North toward Home (RC 39017)_. Morris recounts his experiences as the youngest editor of _Harper's_ magazine. When he first assumed the position, the publication was considered stodgy by many, but under his tenure it became, at a price, more adventuresome. Here he reflects on the influential people he knew in the late 1960s and on the problems in the country and at America's oldest literary magazine. 1993. The Norton Book of Modern War RC 37781 edited by Paul Fussell read by Fred Major 7 cassettes From the first "modern" war, World War I, to the Asian wars in Korea and Vietnam, poems, articles, letters, reminiscences, and fiction reflect the mood of each era. Pieces range from the 1914 letter of a Scottish soldier to his father and John Dos Passos's 1938 article "Room and Bath at the Hotel Florida" to "Redeployment," Howard Nemerov's poem of postwar speculation, and the Vietnam War memoirs of Ron Kovic and Tim O'Brien. Violence. 1991. Oleander, Jacaranda: A Childhood Perceived; a Memoir RC 39233 by Penelope Lively read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette The author, born in Cairo in the 1930s, was sent home to England in the final year of World War II. The move, due to her parents' divorce, was made more painful by the separation from her governess. Now, as an adult, Lively focuses on Egypt as it is frozen in her memory. She also examines her childhood perceptions of the people in her life, sheltered as she was from the mysteries of the adult world. 1994. On Writers and Writing RC 39074 by John Gardner read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A selection of Gardner's critical essays and reviews of fiction by his contemporaries. In the introduction, Charles Johnson, a friend and former student, writes that Gardner's ideas present "a credible _description_ of what happens when writers write well." Final pieces show his thoughts on publishing unknown writers, what fiction writers do, and early influences; and include a posthumously published work of fiction and a plan for a novel. 1994. Paper Trail: Essays RC 39299 by Michael Dorris read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes Personal essays on a wide range of topics. One prominent subject is the history and culture of Native Americans. Another is the burden of fetal alcohol syndrome and its impact on the author's three adopted children. But essays grouped under "family occasions," "home," and "going places" provide Dorris with opportunities to display his sense of humor, joy, and awe in relationships as a son, a husband, and a parent. 1994. Pieces of Soap: Essays RC 36725 by Stanley Elkin read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes The author improvises on himself and whatever else he picks up on his antenna in most of these essays. Elkin confesses in the title piece to hoarding little soaps from hotels he has stayed in over the years. "An American in California" and "At the Academy Awards" show his thoughts when he feels out of his element. In a more serious vein, he includes some of the introductions that he wrote for earlier collections. Some strong language. 1992. The Pushcart Prize, XVIII: Best of the Small Presses, 1993-1994 RC 37515 edited by Bill Henderson and Pushcart Prize Editors read by Rick Foucheux 4 cassettes Short fiction, essays, and poetry by new and known authors published first in the small-press world. Poet and essayist Robert Hass reflects on living with the poetry of Wallace Stevens. Flannery O`Connor Award winner Susan Neville writes a story about the John Dillinger Museum. And Mark Jarman offers a questioning prose-poem. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993. Racism 101 RC 38687 by Nikki Giovanni read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette A leading poet of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and now a professor at Virginia Polytechnic, Giovanni presents this collection of more than two dozen short essays on the political and the personal. Includes such topics as the inequities perpetuated by higher education, Spike Lee's movie _Malcolm X_, and Giovanni's love for the original _Star Trek_ television series, especially Officer Uhura. 1994. The Roads Taken: Travels through America's Literary Landscapes RC 37512 by Fred Setterberg read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette As Setterberg sat swapping stories about Jack Kerouac with a young cousin, he knew he had to get out and see the America he had been reading about for years--the country that stood between his books and the real world outside. He visits the lonesome Texas of Larry McMurtry; Willa Cather's hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Zora Neale Hurston's New Orleans; and Maine, where he searches for Henry David Thoreau's elusive moose. 1993. Sarah Orne Jewett: A Writer's Life RC 38557 by Elizabeth Silverthorne read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Jewett set her works in her beloved New England and modeled the independent heroines of her novels, such as _A Country Doctor (RC 31653)_, and short stories after herself. Before being injured in a carriage accident at fifty-three, Jewett was a prolific writer, publishing her first story in the _Atlantic_ at nineteen. Never married, Jewett found a life mate in an older woman. She died at fifty-nine in 1909. 1993. The Sixties: The Last Journal, 1960-1972 RC 37355 by Edmund Wilson read by Patrick Horgan 6 cassettes In these final journals, the literary critic documents personal interests and opinions about family, neighbors, and friends. Wilson maintains a hectic pace during this period, changing his residence and traveling frequently until age and illness curtail his activities. And he continues to record sexual encounters, observations on everyone he meets, and even his dreams. Some strong language. 1993. Toni Morrison RC 38128 by Wilfred D. Samuels and Clenora Hudson-Weems read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Literary study of the fiction of the Nobel Prize-winning author. Examines five novels in chronological order, ending with the Pulitzer Prize-winning _Beloved (RC 26026)._ The authors analyze Morrison's use of African American folklore, history, and elements of communal life to create characters in search of wholeness and authentic experience. Includes biographical information and a bibliography. 1990. +United States: Essays, 1952-1992 RC 35938 by Gore Vidal read by Rick Foucheux 10 cassettes Selected literary, political, and personal essays published over forty years. The title refers to Vidal's assessment of the state of the art of writing, the state of the union, and the state of his opinions about life in general. Nothing is immune. Not even the bestseller list can escape his observations, and his work has appeared on it more than once. He writes about sex and the American public and a myriad of topics in between. Bestseller. 1993. Medicine and Health After the Baby's Birth . . . A Woman's Way to Wellness: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women RC 37608 by Robin Lim read by Carol Ann Parker 2 cassettes Asserting that a woman is pregnant for nine months but postpartum for the rest of her life, Lim describes ways to make the transition into the postpartum state easier and more enjoyable. Discussed are breastfeeding and weaning, exercises, diet, and herbs, as well as the emotional changes new mothers face. Lim's advice is laced with the philosophy of Eastern medicine. 1991. The American Way of Birth RC 36324 by Jessica Mitford read by Suzanne Nelson 2 cassettes Author of _The American Way of Death (RC 21457)_ and mother of four explores how Americans are born. Mitford compares the care that financially secure women receive with that afforded poor women; reviews procedures such as electronic fetal monitoring and cesarean section; discusses delivery alternatives, including midwives and clinics; and probes the causes of the high infant mortality rate. She also advocates national health insurance. 1992. The Aspirin Handbook: A User's Guide to the Breakthrough Drug of the '90s RC 37729 by Joe Graedon and others read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes Explaining how aspirin works to relieve pain, the authors describe different conditions in which aspirin therapy may be used, discuss the wide range of recommended doses for various conditions, and warn about possible side effects. The question-and-answer format also addresses differences in brands of aspirin and how aspirin compares to aspirin alternatives. 1993. Breast Cancer Journal: A Century of Petals RC 38293 by Juliet Wittman read by Mikel Lambert 2 cassettes Health columnist tells of her own experience with breast cancer. Finding a lump in 1988, forty-five-year-old Wittman was advised to have a mammogram and then a biopsy. Cancer was diagnosed, and Wittman was prescribed chemotherapy treatment. She describes her roller coaster of emotions that year, tells of her parents' deaths from cancer, and discusses the medical care and counseling she received. 1993. The Complete Guide to Women's Health: Second Revised Edition RC 36628 by Bruce D. and Carroll A. Shephard read by Kerry Cundiff 6 cassettes First published in 1982. This revised edition deals with health strategies for women, birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual issues, menopause, drugs, reproductive system diseases, and surgery. The authors emphasize the maintenance of good health at all ages and the need to become an informed health consumer aware of one's options. Concludes with the meaning of common symptoms. 1990. Death and Dignity: Making Choices and Taking Charge RC 37745 by Timothy E. Quill read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Physician describes the decision-making process of one of his patients and his role in assisting her suicide. Quill reveals how he came to believe that medicine does not properly address the needs of the dying. He outlines alternative choices that he believes a patient can make in consultation with his or her doctor and argues for the need to challenge the status quo that makes one such choice an illegal act. 1993. Diabetes Self-Manager Series RC 38001 by Joslin Diabetes Center read by David Impastato 2 cassettes Six booklets containing information for diabetes patients on the following subjects: planning simple menus, eating well, losing weight, developing an exercise program, caring for the feet, and fighting long-term complications. 1992. The Dinosaur Man: Tales of Madness and Enchantment from the Back Ward RC 38003 by Susan Baur read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes As a graduate student in counseling psychology, Baur initially attempted to help patients create a usable past out of their unreliable memories. This evolved into the belief that it is normal to revise the past as the present changes. She writes of the learning experience of talking with such patients as the Dinosaur Man, who keeps "getting the wrong memories." Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. +Eat More, Weigh Less: Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly RC 37328 by Dean Ornish read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Dr. Ornish proposes restricting the types of food rather than the amount in order to maintain long-term weight loss and better health. Believing that avoiding meat, fish, all oils, sugar, alcohol, and high-fat foods still leaves a variety of foods to feast on, Ornish provides recipes and menus, as well as health tips for mind and body. Bestseller 1993. Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis RC 38382 edited by John K. Wolf read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette In the companion volume to _Mastering Multiple Sclerosis (RC 35189)_, Dr. Wolf has compiled information on various aspects of living with multiple sclerosis. Topics include managing stress, fatigue, and memory loss; living in an adult or nursing home; and preparing for death. Also discussed are legal issues related to chronic illness. Poetry by "MSers" supplements the advice. 1991. The Female Heart: The Truth about Women and Coronary Artery Disease RC 37516 by Marianne J. Legato and Carol Colman read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes This guide to caring for the female heart discusses the role estrogen may play in preventing coronary artery disease (CAD) in premenopausal women. The authors offer recommendations for preventing CAD and other things that can "go wrong," presenting information on exercise, diet, medications, and stress. The changes of the heart during pregnancy are also discussed. 1991. Food--Your Miracle Medicine: How Food Can Prevent and Cure Over 100 Symptoms and Problems RC 37385 by Jean Carper read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes Drawing from thousands of scientific studies, Carper discusses the role food may play with respect to heart trouble, digestive problems, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. For those who wish to avoid health problems, Carper points out which foods may have preventive properties. Also discussed are foods that may be detrimental to certain health conditions. Bestseller 1993. The Forgotten Plague: How the Battle against Tuberculosis Was Won--and Lost RC 37430 by Frank Ryan read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Tracing the history of tuberculosis (consumption) and describing the nature of the disease, British physician Ryan discusses the breakthroughs of the scientists involved in the successful search for a cure. Ryan then explains how the combination of AIDS and multiple-drug-resistant tuberculosis strains may turn the disease, which can be acquired by breathing, into a plague once more. 1993. The Great Power-Line Cover-up: How the Utilities and the Government Are Trying to Hide the Cancer Hazard Posed by Electromagnetic Fields RC 37772 by Paul Brodeur read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Having exposed the dangers of asbestos in buildings, Brodeur now acts on his suspicions about the risks associated with electric substations and high-tension power lines. The author's research into potential problems involved utility company and government officials and victims, particularly children. 1993. The Headache Book RC 36975 by Seymour Solomon and Steven Fraccaro read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes A journalist and a neurologist with a specialty in headaches join forces to explain headache phenomena in lay language. The authors describe specific headache types, examining the malady's characteristics, causes, and possible treatments and citing cases. They discuss the special situations of children and the elderly and offer advice on when to seek professional medical attention. 1991. Healthy Eyes, Better Vision: Everyday Eye Care for the Whole Family RC 37182 by Jeffrey Anshel read by Dave Jackson 2 cassettes Using lay language, an optometrist, who has a particular interest in vision therapy and preventive eye care, addresses common concerns about the eyes. The author covers topics including prenatal development, aging eyes, finding the right eye-care professional, and job and sports-related eye situations. A list of resources is appended. 1990. How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter RC 37812 by Sherwin B. Nuland read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes In hopes of removing the mystery from dying and making it less frightening, a Yale medical professor explains the biological and clinical aspects of death. He describes six causes of death he asserts to be representative of universal processes, portrays patients, and muses about care and dignity. The six causes are heart attack, Alzheimer's disease, murder, AIDS, cancer, and old age. Bestseller 1993. Immune Power: The Comprehensive Healing Program for HIV; Combining Holistic and Standard Medical Therapies into the Optimal Treatment Program for HIV RC 37775 by Jon D. Kaiser read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Dr. Kaiser combines nutritional and psychological support with standard medical practice to treat HIV-positive patients, including many with AIDS. In the program that he developed, Kaiser uses natural treatments such as relaxation techniques and herbs, emotional healing, and lab tests to document unusual success rates. 1993. Living Well with Parkinson's RC 38067 by Glenna Wotton Atwood and Lila Green Hunnewell read by Lynn Schrichte 2 cassettes A Parkinson's patient's personal experiences with the disease. The authors offer practical advice for coping with the frustrations that accompany Parkinson's, along with suggestions for getting proper nutrition and exercise. They outline available medical care and include appendixes listing self-help organizations, information and referral centers, and sources of useful items. 1991. Living with Diabetic Complications: A Survival Guide for Patients by a Patient RC 36956 by Judy Curtis read by Graci Ragsdale 2 cassettes Curtis, a diabetic, explains complications that may occur with diabetes and outlines treatment options. She addresses the physical aspects of diabetes-related problems, the emotional impact of complications, and the social aspects of diabetic side effects on relationships with others. Includes an extensive resource guide and a bibliography. 1993. Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America RC 38600 by Laurie Kaye Abraham read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Abraham, a specialist in medical subjects with a master of laws degree from Yale, tackles the topic of inadequate health care. Over the course of one year, she observes the family of Jackie Banes, who lives in one of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods. Abraham believes that in many cases, the poor receive the best care only when near death. 1993. The Man Who Tasted Shapes: A Bizarre Medical Mystery Offers Revolutionary Insights into Emotions, Reasoning, and Consciousness RC 37609 by Richard E. Cytowic read by Ray Brown 2 cassettes Report of a neurologist whose research concluded that the limbic system of the brain--related to emotions and motivation--is responsible for synesthesia, a rare medical condition in which the stimulation of one sense elicits response in another. The author includes essays on the implications of his findings. 1993. Managing Your Child's Diabetes RC 37024 by Robert Wood Johnson IV and others read by Edward C. Stern 2 cassettes Young Casey Johnson gives a brief overview of her experience with diabetes and some pointers for other families facing the same situation. Her parents, Robert and Sale, explain what families of diabetics must learn--giving shots, monitoring exercise and diet, and keeping the proper perspective on the condition rather than being overwhelmed by it. Appendixes list treatment centers and pertinent organizations. 1992. Mother-to-Be: A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Women with Disabilities RC 38362 by Judi Rogers and Molleen Matsumura read by Maggie Welch 4 cassettes An occupational therapist who is disabled, Rogers saw the need for this book during her own pregnancy and those of her anxious clients. Included are the experiences of thirty-six women with a variety of disabilities, discussion on the impact of having children, information on the stages of pregnancy, and an explanation of when a cesarean section may be necessary. 1991. A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders RC 36796 by Lisa J. Bain read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Bain asserts that attention deficit disorder (ADD), more specifically attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is the most common behavior problem in school-age children. Under the aegis of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Bain has written a guide to explain some of the past and current thinking on ADHD, possible diagnostic and treatment options, and suggested ways families can deal with the disorder. 1991. +The Pocket Powter: Questions and Answers to Help You Change the Way You Look and Feel Forever RC 38870 by Susan Powter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette The once-obese Powter, author of _Stop the Insanity! (RC 37307)_, again stresses getting fit by eating high-volume, high-quality, low-fat food; exercising more than three times a week within one's fitness level; and breathing correctly. This book is in question-and-answer format addressing details of her recommendations in each of these areas. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Seized RC 38418 by Eve LaPlante read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), thought the most widespread form among adults, is described through the experiences of some, past and present, who have had the condition. Varied seizure symptoms can include tastes, smells, visions, panic attacks, vomiting, dreamy states, and trances. Personality changes, including increased creativity, have been noted in many. Also outlined are the research history, treatments, and possible causes of TLE. 1993. Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit RC 39218 by Covert Bailey read by John Richardson 2 cassettes PBS fitness star believes "exercise can cure almost everything." Bailey explains the difference in the body's procedures for utilizing sugars and burning fat, and he recommends aerobic exercise. He claims any activity that lasts at least twelve minutes, causes deep breathing but not breathlessness, and uses the muscles in the thighs and buttocks falls in this category. Bestseller 1994. Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism RC 38137 by Donna Williams read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Nobody Nowhere (RC 36144)_, Australian Williams continues the story of her battle with what she terms an information-processing problem. After giving up her alternate personalities, Williams once more confronts the Big Black Nothingness that they had shielded her from. While trying to remember to breathe and eat, she also has to deal with publishing her first book. Strong language. 1994. Stop the Insanity! RC 37307 by Susan Powter read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Powter was a 260-pound divorced housewife before she stopped listening to the "experts" and created her own program for getting fit, which she sums up as eat, breathe, and move. Instead of dieting, she advocates consuming high-volume, low-fat food--as much as the body craves. She stresses modifying exercises until fitness improves. Her book is aimed at anyone who wants to change his or her shape. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Take Charge of Your Diabetes: A Guide for Care RC 36953 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services read by Nancy Newell-Kline 1 cassette How to manage life so that one can enjoy good health, even with a serious disease. This manual stresses the need to balance activity, food, and medication; the prevention of diabetes-related problems; and action to take if problems occur. And it contains practical ideas for keeping track of important facts that should be discussed with health care providers. 1991. Vitamins and Minerals RC 39346 by Don Nardo read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Outlines the history of the discovery of vitamins and minerals and explains how the body uses these important substances. The author examines dietary sources, the benefits of attaining the balance essential for good health, and the dangers of overconsumption and deficiencies. 1994. World Medicine: The East West Guide to Healing Your Body RC 37588 by Tom Monte and the editors of _EastWest Natural Health_ read by Pat McDermott 3 cassettes Compares principles and practices of the major traditional systems of healing--Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, Greek, homeopathic, and naturopathic--with conventional western, or allopathic, medicine. Summarizes important aspects of bodily organs, systems, and senses from different perspectives, and presents a worldview of health and human potential in an epilogue. 1993. Music Bunny Berigan: Elusive Legend of Jazz RC 38138 by Robert Dupuis read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Story of the jazz trumpeter famous during the 1930s for his horn playing and his Swing Era band. Dupuis notes Berigan also enjoyed money, women, and alcohol until his untimely death in 1942 at the age of thirty-three. He asserts Berigan's sound, stamina (playing in public up to seventy hours a week), wide register, and theme song, "I Can't Get Started," secure his place among the legends of jazz. Some strong language. 1993. A Call to Assembly: The Autobiography of a Musical Storyteller RC 38072 by Willie Ruff read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes When Ruff was learning to play the French horn in the army, he was told to "always remember that music don't mean a thing unless it tells a story. You've got a story to tell, and don't you ever let nothing or nobody make you ashamed to tell it in music." So that is what the young African American from Alabama did, playing jazz all the way to becoming a professor of music at Yale University. 1991. Con Brio: Four Russians Called the Budapest String Quartet RC 38384 by Nat Brandt read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Story of four Russian Jews who flee to Germany and, one by one, take their seats in a Hungarian string quartet before they once more escape to France and then to America. Here they attract a new audience for chamber music, become the first quartet-in-residence at the Library of Congress, and gain renown around the world. The author profiles the individuals and the collective character of the quartet. 1993. The Devil's Music Master: The Controversial Life and Career of Wilhelm Furtw„ngler RC 38226 by Sam H. Shirakawa read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Born in Berlin in 1886, this German boy was to become one of the greatest conductors of the twentieth century. Though his musical genius continues to be recognized through a prodigious number of recordings, nothing seems to erase the suspicion that has surrounded his name since the Nazis came to power. The author describes Furtwangler's role as noble and totally misunderstood. 1992. Early Jazz: Its Roots and Musical Development RC 38263 by Gunther Schuller read by Rick Foucheux 3 cassettes Jazz from its beginnings through the early 1930s. Schuller explores sound recordings made since the advent of jazz and responds to hypothetical questions a musician might ask. He shows how elements of jazz grew out of African music, stresses the shift of emphasis from the music to the performer, and notes the difficulty of studying something as ephemeral as improvised sounds. Prequel to _Swing Era (RC 38264)_. 1968. Fascinating Rhythm: The Collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin RC 38485 by Deena Rosenberg read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes A musical theater historian, who had Ira Gershwin's cooperation and access to all of his unpublished material, examines the factors that contributed to the successful show and songwriting partnership of the Gershwin brothers. Rosenberg traces the development of their dual artistry and analyzes George's musical wit and Ira's insightful lyrics in accessible technical language. 1991. From Birdland to Broadway: Scenes from a Jazz Life RC 38051 by Bill Crow read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Personal portrait of forty years as a bass player by the author of _Jazz Anecdotes (RC 34239)_. Crow begins at Charlie Parker's New York City club, mecca for the modern jazz world in the 1950s, where he got to know the vanguard and honed his skills. Later, he toured with the best, shared stories and tough times along with the music, and wrote a column that ran in _Allegro_, a musician's union newspaper. 1992. Handel's _Messiah_: A Celebration RC 38429 by Richard Luckett read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first performance of this popular oratorio, Luckett has drawn on a variety of scholarly sources to piece together a picture of what took place in Dublin in 1742. He describes Handel's eager acceptance of the invitation to Ireland, his problems with a crotchety librettist, the original soloists, the initial audience, and the appreciation that surrounds the work to this day. 1992. The Land Where the Blues Began RC 38149 by Alan Lomax read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes When the author, a southern white ethnomusicologist, began to record the sounds of poor African American people living in the Mississippi Delta in the 1930s, segregation created a barrier that had kept black music intact. Lomax's recollections, interspersed with the voices of the people who shared stories and songs with him, create a first-hand account of the blues in its natural habitat. Some strong language. 1993. A Lester Young Reader RC 35550 edited by Lewis Porter read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Interviews, criticism, essays, and biographical articles concerning the tenor saxophonist, jazz innovator, and musician nicknamed the "Pres" by Billie Holiday. Porter includes opposing views and his own short commentary between entries, highlights Young's solo role in the Count Basie orchestra, reveals the Pres's burning desire to be "original," and concludes with an assortment of analyses about his playing. Strong language. 1991. +Love Can Build a Bridge RC 37934 by Naomi Judd read by Pam Ward 4 cassettes Judd chronicles her path to country-music stardom, recounting early days when her poor Kentucky life had a soap-opera quality and tracing her singing career through major setbacks. When she formed a duo with her elder daughter, Wynonna, all was not harmonious, even though they won six Grammy awards. Finally, the Judds undertook a strenuous farewell tour before breaking up due to Naomi's liver disease. Bestseller 1993. The Maestro Myth: Great Conductors in Pursuit of Power RC 38301 by Norman Lebrecht read by Ronald B. Meyer 4 cassettes An inside story of the nature of orchestral conductors, beginning with nineteenth-century Hans von Blow, first of the genre to impose his interpretation of the music upon a group of performers. The author chronicles the rise of professional conductors during the late-Wagnerian era, their education and training, their lofty salaries, their opinions, and, above all, their attitudes toward power. 1991. The Memory of All That: The Life of George Gershwin RC 38385 by Joan Peyser read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The author states at the outset that she intends to offer "insight into Gershwin's character and temperament." To accomplish this, Peyser creates a picture of the composer's family life, chronicles his numerous affairs, and supports the contention that Alan Gershwin is his son. Peyser notes that the classical music establishment treated Gershwin's work with disdain but that the popularity of his music endures. 1993. More Memories RC 37566 by Ralph Emery and Tom Carter read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Emery continues the chronicle of his life and his connections with country music. He discusses well-known stars and the often-overlooked people who work behind the scenes, such as studio musicians. His memories include reactions to the deaths of Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves and his interview with Dick Clark. Some strong language. Sequel to _Memories (RC 34759)_. Bestseller 1993. Musical Gumbo: The Music of New Orleans RC 38173 by Grace Lichtenstein and Laura Dankner read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes A portion of this volume contains advice on where to find New Orleans's music in the 1990s, ranging from Preservation Hall to suggested recordings. The basic ingredients create a survey of the rich cultural heritage that gave birth to jazz, rhythm and blues, rock `n' roll, cajun music, funk, and zydeco. A mix of stories about the people who make the music add distinctive flavor to the "gumbo." 1993. Noel and Cole: The Sophisticates RC 37450 by Stephen Citron read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Portrait of Noel Coward and Cole Porter, writers of both the words and the music to some of the most well-known songs of the twentieth century. Citron, a composer and lyricist himself, alternates episodes in the lives of these two legends of the music, theater, and film world, noting their different backgrounds, styles, and talents; analyzing some of their most familiar songs; and reporting their homosexuality, love for the high life, and mutual admiration. 1992. Notes from a Battered Grand: A Memoir RC 38448 by Don Asher read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes How a middle-class Jewish fellow, schooled in classical piano technique, becomes enamored with the music of African Americans and pursues a career playing jazz in a very different environment. Asher, who is also a screenwriter and a novelist, writes about his transient life playing junk-heap pianos in roadside joints until he moves up in the world and finally settles into the "hungry i" club in San Francisco. Strong language. 1992. Pavarotti: Life with Luciano RC 38632 by Adua Pavarotti and Wendy Dallas read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Portrait of an Italian tenor who has helped popularize opera. Pavarotti's wife provides an inside look at their family, which includes three daughters. Adua also chronicles the progress of her husband's professional life, from humble beginnings through repeated successes in major opera houses, noting with pride his appeal to a popular audience attracted by his personality as well as his voice. 1992. +Reba: My Story RC 38856 by Reba McEntire and Tom Carter read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes McEntire, an award-winning country music performer, describes her life. A rancher's daughter, McEntire married a fellow rodeo man the year of her first hit record. The marriage collapsed, but her career continued to thrive despite a tragic plane crash that killed members of her band. Marriage to a long-time colleague led to the birth of her first child. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Rhythm and the Blues: A Life in American Music RC 37563 by Jerry Wexler and David Ritz read by David Hilder 2 cassettes Memoirs of the _Billboard_ columnist who coined the phrase "rhythm and blues." Wexler's story begins in a New York poolroom where he picked up his smart talk. But his passion for music, his boundless energy, and his promotion of a number of successful recording artists, such as Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, earned his induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Strong language. 1993. Sassy: The Life of Sarah Vaughan RC 37638 by Leslie Gourse read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Sarah Lois Vaughan began her career singing in the church choir and filling in for the organist. When straight-talking "Sassy" ventured from Newark to the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, there was no turning back. Soon she was singing with the jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, who said that "Sarah can sing notes that other people can't even hear." Gourse relates how "the divine Sarah" became a major jazz vocalist and innovator. 1993. Strange Days: My Life with and without Jim Morrison RC 37260 by Patricia Kennealy read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Memoirs of two-and-a-half years spent with the rock star Jim Morrison, and of her own life since his death in 1971. Kennealy chronicles their relationship, beginning with an interview with Morrison when she was editor of _Jazz & Pop_. The account covers shared events, love, rituals (including a pagan Celtic marriage ceremony), witchcraft, pregnancy, poetry, music, and drugs. Strong language. 1992. The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 RC 38264 by Gunther Schuller read by Rick Foucheux 8 cassettes Begins where the decline of the New Orleans style coaxes jazz into a new direction that would become known as "The Swing Era." Schuller listened to thousands of recordings to write this history of an art based on sound. He chronicles the contributions of individual performers and of band leaders, with an emphasis on major jazz figures such as Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Sequel to _Early Jazz (RC 38263)_. 1989. Verdi: A Biography RC 39038 by Mary Jane Phillips-Matz read by Ronald B. Meyer 7 cassettes Although Verdi's life and music appear to be intertwined, the focus of this biography is the man himself. Phillips-Matz's account covers the composer's peasant origins and family tragedies as well as the unfriendliness that Verdi suffered from local citizens. The author also includes enough about Verdi's difficulties, love affairs, and cruelty to create the innuendo, intrigue, and drama that might be needed for a major opera. 1993. Voices of the Jazz Age: Profiles of Eight Vintage Jazzmen RC 37856 by Chip Deffaa read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Sam Wooding, Benny Waters, Joe Tarto, Bud Freeman, Jimmy McPartland, Freddie Moore, and Jabbo Smith reminisce with a jazz critic about their lives, focusing on their respective roles in creating the heyday of jazz in the 1920s. An essay on Bix Beiderbecke, who died in 1931, recognizes the importance of his short life in the history of jazz. 1990. The Woodchopper's Ball: The Autobiography of Woody Herman RC 37380 by Woody Herman and Stuart Troup read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette The story of how a white kid from Milwaukee became the leader of The Band That Plays the Blues and a succession of Woody Herman Herds as told by a jazz critic for _Newsday_, a manager, friends, musicians, and the band leader himself. Herman played the clarinet and the saxophone, but it was his ability to assemble and "coach" big bands that earned him a coveted place in jazz history. 1990. Nature and the Environment Beyond Beef: The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture RC 38387 by Jeremy Rifkin read by Pat McDermott 3 cassettes Asserting that "cattle production and beef consumption now rank among the gravest threats to the future well-being of the earth and its human population," Rifkin recounts the human-bovine relationship. While addressing modern beef culture, he raises the issue of using the world's grain to feed cattle instead of humans as well as the industry's role in environmental concerns such as rain forest depletion. 1992. The Eagle Bird: Mapping a New West RC 37582 by Charles F. Wilkinson read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Collection of essays by an environmental lawyer that discuss society's changing values concerning natural resources. Wilkinson addresses issues such as cattle grazing, damming of rivers, declining salmon runs, and public access to national forests. He also points out conflicts that occur between such groups as loggers and miners and those interested in the conservation of the natural world. 1992. Faith in a Seed: The Dispersion of Seeds and Other Late Natural History Writings RC 37541 by Henry D. Thoreau read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes "The Dispersion of Seeds" is the most complete of the three book-length projects Thoreau was working on when he died. In journal format, the study gives detailed descriptions of the seeds Thoreau observes and the manners in which nature scatters them in the area surrounding Walden Pond. Excerpts from Thoreau's other late natural history writings complete this book. 1993. The Feather Quest: A North American Birder's Year RC 38534 by Pete Dunne read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes This book chronicles a year spent birding. The author and his wife embarked on their adventure before dawn on New Year's Day, crossing North America and joining the Christmas Bird Count twelve months hence. Dunne keeps an eye on more than birds; he observes humans and the world at large. Brief foreword contributed by Roger Tory Peterson. 1992. Last Animals at the Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped RC 37218 by Colin Tudge read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Believing that "zoos are now an essential part of modern conservation strategy," British zoologist Tudge explains this thesis and describes the theory and practice of conservation breeding, including modern and prospective reproductive technologies. Also discussed are enhancing the zoo environment to improve the welfare of the animals and to prepare them for introduction into the wild. 1991. The Last Panda RC 38461 by George B. Schaller read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes From 1980 to 1985, George and Kay Schaller lived among the pandas on the Wolong panda reserve in China's Sichuan province. By the 1990s, there were fewer than 1,000 pandas living in the wild--despite efforts by the World Wildlife Fund International. Schaller describes his study of the panda in its natural habitat and efforts to save it, as well as discussing various factors--such as human greed--that have placed the panda in critical danger. 1993. Sacred Trusts: Essays on Stewardship and Responsibility RC 37768 edited by Michael Katakis read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Katakis defines stewardship as a way of seeing, thinking, and acting on this planet with underpinnings of honor, duty, and courage. Reflecting this idea are essays by thirty authors, including Wendell Berry, Gerald Vizenor, and Gary Paul Nabhan. In her contribution, Mary Catherine Bateson discusses the integral part death plays in both forests and families. Some strong language. 1993. Showdown at Opal Creek: The Battle for America's Last Wilderness RC 37412 by David Seideman read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes George Atiyeh is a logger like his best friend Tom Hirons until he begins a fight to save an old-growth section of an Oregon forest. His business threatened, outraged independent lumberman Hirons fights back. Other players in the long-running conflict described by _Time_ reporter Seideman are Earth First activists, Native Americans, and pro-logger politician Bob Packwood. Strong language. 1993. Under Western Skies: Nature and History in the American West RC 37756 by Donald Worster read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Worster, an environmental historian of the American West, is interested in "the history of people interacting with nature on the North American continent." Dismissing the agrarian myth of "a simple, rural people coming into a western country and creating there a peaceful productive life," Worster's eleven essays discuss aspects of what he refers to as the new western history. 1992. Philosophy Aristotle RC 38672 by Jonathan Barnes read by Patrick Horgan 1 cassette A brief introduction to the writings of an ancient Greek thinker whose ideas earned him an ardent if controversial following during his lifetime, dominated the Middle Ages, and continue to influence modern thought. Barnes portrays Aristotle primarily as a philosopher who was equally respected for his scientific studies and his opinions about art and poetry. 1982. The European Philosophers from Descartes to Nietzsche RC 36703 edited by Monroe C. Beardsley read by Andy Chappell 8 cassettes in 2 containers Presents the major ideas of twelve Western philosophers, beginning with Descartes in the early seventeenth century. Beardsley, acting rather like a chairman of this panel of thinkers, excerpts substantial portions from their major writings, as well as appropriate shorter passages for amplification, to show the participants' unique approachs to problems. 1960. Historical Atlas of World Mythology: Volume 1, The Way of the Animal Powers; Part 2, Mythologies of the Great Hunt RC 36469 by Joseph Campbell read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Introduces primitive art in the form of rock paintings and sculpture and interprets each in terms of religious beliefs. Traces the mythologies connected with this art to the migration of people from Africa and Europe eastward through Asia to Australia and North and South America. Follows _Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers (RC 36333)._ 1988. Historical Atlas of World Mythology: Volume 1, The Way of the Animal Powers; Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers RC 36333 by Joseph Campbell read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes The development of religious concepts beginning with their earliest awakening. Campbell describes animal myths of early hunters of the open plains and of twentieth-century peoples of the equatorial forest. Followed by _Part 2, Mythologies of the Great Hunt (RC 36469)._ 1988. In My Father's House: Africa in the Philosophy of Culture RC 37918 by Kwame Anthony Appiah read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Essays by a philosopher and professor of African American studies. Appiah, a Ghanian, explores the views of early African American intellectuals on racial ideology, African identity, and cultural diversity, particularly as these views intermingle with the intellectuals' views of the Western world. 1992. Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom RC 37540 by Joseph Goldstein read by David Hilder 1 cassette In Buddhist teaching, wisdom is knowing that whatever arises has the nature to cease. This knowledge stops clinging which in turn stops suffering. Meditation retreat leader Goldstein asserts that practicing meditation and selfless nonharming behavior leads to enlightenment or freedom from suffering. He then discusses how to meditate with this goal in mind and points out the traps to avoid along the way. 1993. On Presence: Variations and Reflections RC 38092 by Ralph Harper read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette Essays concerned with the nature and relations of being. Harper suggests that the reader consider the phenomenon of presence as a central theme, from which he records a set of variations based on religious, mystical, biblical, psychological, philosophical, and literary manifestations. To the question of what is meant by presence, he replies, "Think of what it is like to be alive." 1991. Order out of Chaos: Man's New Dialogue with Nature RC 36825 by Ilya Prigogine and Isabelle Stengers read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes A Nobel Prize-winning physicist and a philosopher/scientist offer a new intellectual vision of the world in which we live by showing a close relationship between science and the humanities and by describing the interdependence of principles once thought to be mutually exclusive. 1984. The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View RC 39296 by Richard Tarnas read by Ronald B. Meyer 4 cassettes A narrative history of Western thought from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the dawn of the twenty-first century. The author interprets philosophical, religious, and scientific concepts and examines the way they grew together gradually to form the Western intellectual and spiritual heritage. Concludes with an epilogue and a chronology from 2000 B.C. to A.D. 1990. 1991. Profiles in Wisdom: Native Elders Speak about the Earth RC 37777 by Steven McFadden read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Fourteen essays resulting from interviews with Native American elders who were willing to speak about how sacred traditions and personal experiences influenced their lives. The author asked each person to share his or her ideas about living with respect for the Earth and in harmony with its inhabitants. The emphasis is on contemporary relationships and lessons to be learned when changes fail to reflect wisdom. 1991. A Question of Values: Six Ways We Make the Personal Choices That Shape Our Lives RC 37652 by Hunter Lewis read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Examines ways in which Americans choose their values and provides an overview of value systems based on authority, logic, sensory experience, emotion, intuition, and science, plus the assorted combinations of these that he believes most people use to make personal decisions. Lewis includes examples (case studies) and an introduction by M. Scott Peck. For professional and lay readers. 1990. The Wisdom of Confucius RC 37519 by Confucius read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Editor Lin Yutang introduces Confucius, who devoted his life to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Chinese wisdom and culture. This volume contains examples of the revered fifth-century B.C. philosopher's teachings on subjects such as ethics, politics, the importance of individual character and family life in society, and the origin and function of music. 1938. Wisdom of the Elders: Honoring Sacred Native Visions of Nature RC 37737 by David Suzuki and Peter Knudtson read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Two scientists explore the "often striking parallels between traditional native ecological perspectives and Western scientific ones." Brief sketches of Western thought on various themes such as the relationship between humans and animals, vegetation, and land are followed by vignettes relating the views of various indigenous groups or "First Peoples" around the world. 1992. Poetry American Poetry; The Nineteenth Century, Volume 1: Philip Freneau to Walt Whitman RC 38789 selected by John Hollander read by Barrett Whitener 6 cassettes This volume introduces the first full century of distinctly American poetry, beginning with patriotic and satirical rhymes and continuing with works by major poets like Dickinson and Whitman; a sampling of lesser poets like Whittier and Bryant; song lyrics, such as "Home, Sweet Home!" by John Howard Payne; and verses from unexpected sources, including President John Quincy Adams. 1993. And the Green Grass Grew All Around: Folk Poetry from Everyone RC 37692 by Alvin Schwartz read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette A delightful collection of nearly three hundred folk poems--poetry that is usually unwritten and is made up by ordinary people to meet everyday needs. Included are street rhymes, nursery rhymes, parodies, autograph rhymes, nonsense verse, and riddles arranged under fifteen topics, such as "Food," "Teases and Taunts," "Fun and Games," and "Animals and Insects." All ages. 1992. Black Eagle Child: The Facepaint Narratives RC 36716 by Ray A. Young Bear read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An enhanced autobiography told in poetry and prose. Young Bear creates his alter ego in the character of Edgar Bearchild as he comes of age as a member of the Black Eagle Child Settlement. He relates the experiences of a Native American poet who must deal with issues such as Vietnam, drugs, discrimination, poverty, and alcoholism. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Bread without Sugar: Poems RC 37044 by Gerald Stern read by Larry Shapiro 1 cassette Poems recalling memories of love, of carefree days in childhood, of friends, of family, and of nature. In the "Bull-Roarer," one of the first poems, Stern speaks of the horror of seeing his "father's face in butchery once." And in the title poem, which appears last, he writes once again about his father, this time in an extended elegy lamenting that "his feeling for others he showed in how he touched their clothes" but "he couldn't be at peace with me." 1992. The Complete Poems RC 38614 by Emily Jane Bront‰ read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Poems by the author of the gothic novel _Wuthering Heights (RC 25178)_. The first twenty-one poems were published in 1846 in a volume that also contained poems by her sisters, Charlotte and Anne. Another 169 poems are grouped by their date of composition. Many are known by familiar first lines, including "Will the day be bright and cloudy?" The collection concludes with twelve undated poems and two of doubtful authorship. 1992. The Father RC 38086 by Sharon Olds read by Grant James 1 cassette The central theme of these poems is Olds's involvement in the final illness, death, and remembrance of her father. She explores the progression, beginning with a visit and observing how her father sat "as if waiting for his daughter." She chronicles the effect of her father's dying on her own sensibilities and her effort to come to terms with the experience. And she continues to contemplate the meaning of his life after his death. Some strong language. 1992. Garbage RC 38297 by A.R. Ammons read by Barrett Whitener 1 cassette National Book Award-winning book-length poem in which the author uses garbage as an emblem for all kinds of refuse. Ammons often personalizes his confrontation and ponders the power of poetry to make a difference in dealing with waste. He divides his extended meditation into eighteen sections, each division a "catch-your-breath moment" before his argument continues. 1993. Her Blue Body Everything We Know: Earthling Poems 1965-1990 Complete RC 37402 by Alice Walker read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Pulitzer Prize-winning author of _The Color Purple (RC 18576)_ presents her poetic output of twenty-five years, beginning with _Once_, inspired by a trip to Africa in 1965. Walker adds an introduction to each subsequent collection, placing her physical and mental states in context. Her subjects range from suicide notes to a paean to Mother Earth--the title work. Some strong language. 1991. If It Be Not I: Collected Poems, 1959-1982 RC 37854 by Mona Van Duyn read by Helen Harrelson 2 cassettes Poet laureate of the United States collects her published work before _Near Changes (RC 35335)_, which won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize. Van Duyn surveys her midwestern world from the perspective of a bird, climbs a mountain to see the scene below, compares the failure of a literary man's relationship with his family to his success with words, analyzes her fear of flying, and composes a letter to her father. 1993. My Alexandria: Poems RC 37942 by Mark Doty read by John Lescault 1 cassette In this award-winning book of poetry, selected by Philip Levine for the National Poetry Series, Doty uses the ancient city as a metaphor for his search for an ideal place of beauty and light. Although he sees demolished buildings, panhandlers, dementia, and mortality, he finds the substance of poetry in a flower garden, in stories in a book, in innocent children, and in the power of hope as in an unopened Advent calendar. 1993. The Nature of Things RC 37721 by Lucretius read by Fred Major 2 cassettes English translation of first-century-B.C. Latin epic poem. Based on the philosophy of Epicurus (342-270 B.C.), who held that peace of mind and body is good, that intellectual pursuits bring the greatest pleasure, and that the soul ceases to exist with death. Divided into six parts, the poem begins with an invocation to Venus, works through a variety of subjects, and concludes with an atomic explanation for an assortment of phenomena. 1977. Paterson: Revised Edition RC 38546 by William Carlos Williams read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes First published in separate volumes between 1946 and 1958, this edition gathers the five books that comprise Williams's magnum opus. The title refers to a city in New Jersey. And the epic poem, composed of fragments of lyrics, prose, narrative, and letters, is an extended metaphor for the mind of modern humanity. Similarly, the Passaic River and its central feature, the Passaic Falls, depict the course of the poet's life. 1992. Selected Poems RC 37399 by Mark Strand read by Fred Major 1 cassette Collection of eighty-three poems, including selections from _Sleeping with One Eye Open_, _Reasons for Moving_, _Darker_, _The Story of Our Lives_, and _The Late Hour_ as well as five new poems in which Strand returns to scenes of his childhood in Nova Scotia. The poet frequently draws his parents, his wife, and his children, Jessica and Jules, into his work, but the underlying theme is most often his personal relationship with sadness and joy. 1980. Selected Poems, 1946-1985 RC 38291 by James Merrill read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes A retrospective of poems selected from previously published collections. From his early works, the much-honored poet has chosen poems that reflect mainly on nature. In the middle group, a heightened awareness of place, people, and self forms a recurrent theme. And in the last settings, memories, changes, familiar objects, humor, death, and music are frequent motifs. 1992. Shadow Country RC 37077 by Paula Gunn Allen read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette Many of Gunn's poems draw on her Native American heritage (Laguna and Lakota). Some are filled with images of nature, while others focus on the mix of old and new and on the meddling of whites. In one poem, she complains, "There's never any toilet paper in the ladies room at a powwow." She sees herself in the window of a weight and smoking control center, "short, fat, a black cigarette in my hand, my self-cut hair greying, my worn clothes mocking the expensive, seductive sign." 1982. Sub Rosa: Poems RC 38711 by Susan Prospere read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette The rose, a symbol of secrecy, permeates this collection of poems about the author's private world. In the title poem, Prospere recalls summer nights in the South when her parents were young and lived with roses. Now she imagines her parents as they will appear in the firmament. 1992. The Whole Motion: Collected Poems, 1945-1992 RC 37398 by James Dickey read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A retrospective collection of more than two hundred poems. The first group, assembled under the title "Summons," introduces some of Dickey's familiar themes about his military experiences and his love of the South and of nature. Other groups gather poems from his first collection, _Into the Stone_, from the National Book Award-winning _Buckdancer's Choice_, and from his recent book, _The Eagle's Mile_. 1992. The Wild Iris RC 37600 by Louise Glck read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette This collection contains a series of "Matins" and "Vespers," in which the poet appears to address God directly in lines such as "You must see it is useless to us, this silence that promotes belief you must be all things." Glck uses another voice to communicate with her husband about the garden they tend together one summer. And in some poems she questions human nature, including her own. 1992. Words like Fate and Pain RC 38699 by Karen Fiser read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Lyrical poems about personal experience with physical disability. Fiser incorporates a wheelchair, pain, and the innocent questions of curious children into her work. She wonders if fate is like what keeps a hummingbird poised in the same tree all day. She imagines that pain is the prisoner who can only dream of escape. Fiser's writings express the melding of suffering to self. 1992. Woven Stone RC 38313 by Simon J. Ortiz read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes A compilation of three previously published collections: __Going for the Rain__, _A Good Journey_, and _Fight Back: For the Sake of the People, for the Sake of the Land_. The Native American poet explains in the introduction that he is committed to his art and to the social, political-economic, and cultural development of his people. Some of his prose poems and titles, such as "Apache Love" and "Two Acoma Pictures," express his reverence for his roots. 1992. Politics Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.: The Political Biography of an American Dilemma RC 38043 by Charles V. Hamilton read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Hamilton argues that Powell fused a complex mix of temperament and tactics into a discomforting leadership of black protest that exposed the gap between America's ideals and practices. He probes Powell's rise and fall, from his 1930s tenure as a New York City councilman and his 1944 election to the U.S. Congress to his expulsion from the House in 1967 and his 1970 election defeat. 1991. All Politics Is Local and Other Rules of the Game RC 38071 by Tip O'Neill and Gary Hymel read by David Hilder 1 cassette A former Speaker of the House of Representatives draws on his half century of public service to explain what goes on behind the scenes. O'Neill recounts the rules of the political process from getting elected to serving constituents in this collection of advice and anecdotes. 1994. Boiling Point: Republicans, Democrats, and the Decline of Middle-Class Prosperity RC 37583 by Kevin Phillips read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes A political analyst looks at middle-class Americans in the late twentieth century. He asserts that the Republican agenda caused the middle class to revolt when it was affected by rising income taxes, fewer public services, a declining job market, and costly health care. He also believes the Democrats must place more emphasis on domestic affairs or suffer diminished credibility. 1993. Dirty Politics: Deception, Distraction, and Democracy RC 37846 by Kathleen Hall Jamieson read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes How advertising and speeches in political campaigns seem to have displaced information with drama, substituted a discussion of problems with assertion, and replaced substance with strategy. The author held focus groups, interviewed journalists, and analyzed elections from local to presidential to arrive at her interpretation of the manipulative techniques she warns against. 1992. George Wallace: American Populist RC 39142 by Stephan Lesher read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes Lesher followed Wallace on the campaign trail throughout Alabama and the United States for more than thirty years. The author traces Wallace's career from the civil rights movement of the 1960s to Wallace's historic meeting with Jesse Jackson in 1987. Explores the origins of Wallace's racism, his dedication to his political future, and the impact of his ambitions on his life and on the nation. 1994. In History's Shadow: An American Odyssey RC 38335 by John Connally and Mickey Herskowitz read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Account of a political life that may appear to have been more in the limelight than in the shadow. Connally begins with the 1963 assassination of John Kennedy, when Connally, then Texas governor, was wounded. He recalls his relationship with Lyndon Johnson, his rebirth as a Republican and Richard Nixon's Treasury secretary, and his unsuccessful run for the presidency. Some strong language. 1993. King of the Cats: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. RC 37649 by Wil Haygood read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes A biography of a leading African American spokesperson, minister, and politician for nearly three decades. Relates how a flamboyant and fiercely independent Powell, as head of the powerful House Education and Labor Committee, was a driving force behind the passage of Johnson's Great Society legislation. Unseated in 1966, he returned to Congress minus his seniority in 1969 and died in 1972. 1993. My Life in Politics RC 37899 by Willy Brandt read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes Willy Brandt describes how this fictitious name for Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm became his legal name when he regained German citizenship after World War II. Brandt traces his working-class roots, his career as a journalist, and the political involvement that forced his exile to Norway in the 1930s. He relates how he won progressively higher offices and, though a spy scandal brought down his chancellorship in the 1970s, how he continued his life's work. 1992. Strom Thurmond and the Politics of Southern Change RC 39304 by Nadine Cohodas read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Cohodas observes the civil rights movement through the eyes of a Southern white politician. Born in 1902 and elected to his first office in 1929, Thurmond was a U.S. senator for much of the twentieth century. Cohodas shows that as Thurmond moved from state to national politics, he maintained his belief in, and fought valiantly for, segregation--until June 18, 1982, when he supported the new Voting Rights Act. 1993. Summer Meditations RC 38554 by V clav Havel read by Patrick Horgan 1 cassette V clav Havel, the playwright and political dissident elected president of Czechoslovakia in 1989, did not at first define his political beliefs and goals because he thought of himself as "an instrument of the time." After reelection he wrote this book to make his beliefs clear to his fellow citizens. He stresses the importance of human and social values to support democracy. 1991. Psychology and Self-Help Children of the Dream: The Psychology of Black Success RC 38312 by Audrey Edwards and Craig K. Polite read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Profiles and sociopsychological commentary of more than forty "children of the dream," successful African Americans who came of age between the _Brown v. Board of Education_ decision and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Chapters include "The Integration Generation" and "A Dream Deferred?" Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1992. Come Here: A Man Overcomes the Tragic Aftermath of Childhood Sexual Abuse RC 37800 by Richard Berendzen and Laura Palmer read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Describes a former university president's path to recovery from sexual abuse. Berendzen's public life crumbles as his private one is revealed, and he must confront demons he has buried for decades. He recalls preadolescent abuse he denied until his downfall, when police traced his obscene phone calls, and discusses his rehabilitation. Some strong language. 1993. Consciousness Explained RC 37735 by Daniel C. Dennett read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes To explain how thoughts and feelings come from the brain, Dennett discusses the "various phenomena that compose consciousness, showing how they are all physical effects of the brain's activities, how these activities evolved, and how they give rise to illusions about their own powers and properties." One of the experiments described involves a system that allows a subject who is blind to "see" via a camera and a tingling pixel grid on his back or stomach. 1991. Conversations at Midnight: Coming to Terms with Dying and Death RC 37378 by Herbert and Kay Kramer read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes After Herb Kramer is diagnosed with cancer, he begins to explore his feelings about facing death. Helping him through this experience is his wife, Kay, a clinical social worker who believes that the learned fears of dying can be resolved, making the transition to death beautiful and peaceful. They converse about each issue that Herb wrestles with during the two years before his death. 1993. Emotional Illness in Your Family: Helping Your Relative, Helping Yourself RC 35019 by Harvey Roy Greenberg read by Maxine Wasserman 2 cassettes The author, a clinical professor of psychiatry, has written this book to help adolescents contend with the difficulties a relative's troubles can cause. He examines ways, both within the family and through professional help, of dealing with problems. Presenting a catalog of disorders, he discusses each and suggests specific coping strategies. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Fire in the Brain: Clinical Tales of Hallucination RC 37761 by Ronald K. Siegel read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes In the 1960s, Siegel observed the similarities in the drug-induced hallucinations of his subjects and of himself. He presents studies of cases such as the musician who hears chimes she attributes to God and the woman who was raped after being drugged. Nondrug cases include an adolescent's imaginary friend and a prisoner-of-war's sensory deprivation. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. +Further along the Road Less Traveled: The Unending Journey toward Spiritual Growth; the Edited Lectures RC 37302 by M. Scott Peck read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Continuing with the messages put forth in _The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113)_, Peck lectures as both psychiatrist and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Ghost Girl: The True Story of a Child in Peril and the Teacher Who Saved Her RC 37247 by Torey L. Hayden read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Hayden's class of emotionally disturbed children includes Reuben, who is autistic; Philip, born to an addict and now in foster care; Jeremiah, a foul-mouthed fighter; and Jadie, a silent girl who walks hunched over. Hayden gets Jadie to speak, and she tells of sexual abuse and horrifying ritual acts. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1991. How to Live between Office Visits: A Guide to Life, Love, and Health RC 37009 by Bernie S. Siegel read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Physician Siegel describes his methods of getting workshop participants to strive for empowerment and peace of mind and to come to terms with death. He uses the personal stories of patients and their families to illustrate how "beating [a fatal disease] relates to how you live." His ideas may also guide individuals who are not ill. 1993. Little Girl Fly Away RC 38747 by Gene Stone read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes For four years Ruth Finley said she was stalked by a man who, on different occasions, kidnapped her, stabbed her, harassed her by phone, and wrote her evil poetry. "The Poet" eluded Wichita police until the chief, who had not met Ruth, read the voluminous file and solved the case by surveillance: Ruth was stalking herself. After five years of psychoanalytic therapy, Ruth was able to understand why. Strong language and some violence. 1994. +Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss RC 38877 by Hope Edelman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes The author explores the emotions and feelings of women who have lost their mothers. Edelman, who was seventeen when her own mother died, found general agreement that the loss of a mother leaves a void no one else can fill--a sentiment shared by women whose mothers are living, whether or not their relationship is supportive. Bestseller 1994. The New Age: Notes of a Fringe Watcher RC 38011 by Martin Gardner read by Ronald B. Meyer 2 cassettes Columns, mostly from the _Skeptical Inquirer_, critique pseudoscience and other paranormal trends. Topics include channeling, psychic surgery, astronomy, prime-time preachers, the third eye, and Shirley MacLaine's fascination with reincarnation. Gardner's essays are part expos‚ and part entertainment. 1988. The Omega Project: Near-Death Experiences, UFO Encounters, and Mind at Large RC 37740 by Kenneth Ring read by John Polk 2 cassettes A psychology professor specializing in near-death experiences (NDE), Ring studied the possible existence of encounter-prone personalities. His subjects included people who had NDE, those who said they had UFO encounters, and those with an interest in either phenomenon. Research methods, findings, and participants' statements are included. Some strong language. 1992. The Sexual Brain RC 39011 by Simon LeVay read by Ray Brown 2 cassettes Known for his findings on hypothalamus differences between homosexual and heterosexual men, LeVay expands this study to examine the brain mechanisms that are responsible for sexual behavior and feelings. Admitting that the ultimate challenge will be to establish how nature and nurture interact to produce diversity in this area, LeVay asserts, however, that the newborn's mind is far from a blank slate. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. +Soul Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship RC 38122 by Thomas Moore read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes By the author of _Care of the Soul (RC 35802)_. Emphasizes relationships of all kinds. Drawing on literature, mythology, and theology for an understanding of the nature of intimacy, Moore suggests ways to enhance soul-to-soul relationships, including cultivation of the imagination and feelings. And he believes that concepts of soulful relationship can apply to the society of nations. Bestseller 1994. Stronger than Death RC 38650 by Sue Chance read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette A psychiatrist speaks from her personal experience of recovering from the suicide of a family member. Dr. Chance draws on a journal she kept to record emotions and stages in grieving following her son's suicide. She believes no one can accept the loss of a loved one and that survivors can only learn to coexist with sorrow and eventually to understand the guilt and the limits of responsibility. 1992. +Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives RC 38864 by Laura C. Schlessinger read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Asserting that the key to growth comes from within, therapist Schlessinger urges women to "stop blaming men or society or anything else" for their personal disappointments. Using examples from her Los Angeles radio show, Schlessinger discusses behavioral changes women can make regarding love, sex, cohabitation, marriage, babies, and child-rearing. Bestseller 1994. What You Can Change and What You Can't: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement RC 38319 by Martin E.P. Seligman read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Seligman believes certain traits are ingrained and unchangeable, while others can be altered. He examines phobias, depression, obesity, addiction, and sexual orientation, among other types of behavior, and analyzes them in terms of whether they can be altered. He suggests what he considers the most effective methods for those that can be changed. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Religion American Jihad: Islam after Malcolm X RC 38487 by Steven Barboza read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Barboza, an African American journalist who converted to orthodox Islam after being inspired by Malcolm X, taps the rich diversity of the American Islamic experience in this collection of more than fifty brief interviews. Includes interviews with Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin (formerly H. Rap Brown), and Louis Farrakhan. 1993. Buffalo Woman Comes Singing: The Spirit Song of a Rainbow Medicine Woman RC 37152 by Brooke Medicine Eagle read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes As a young woman, Medicine Eagle left her teaching job to enter a progressive graduate program that allowed her to explore her Native American identity. Her quest for a spiritual leader led her to various teachers including an elderly woman in her stepmother's tribe. Medicine Eagle describes both the inspiration and the frustration she felt during her experience. Spiritual exercises are included. 1991. Christ Stopped at Eboli: The Story of a Year RC 39274 by Carlo Levi read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Dr. Levi, a physician, painter, and writer, is taken political prisoner by fascists and exiled in the remote southern Italian village of Gagliano. Life for the peasants there is very primitive, but while the compassionate doctor treats them for malaria, he is amazed at how they retain their faith and hope. He writes as an observant and deeply caring diagnostician about their grim existence and their human values. 1947. Crossing the Threshold of Hope RC 38780 by Pope John Paul II read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette To commemorate fifteen years of his papacy, Pope John Paul II responds to a journalist's questions on religious matters. The queries concern the mystery of prayer, the existence of God, the presence of evil in the world, and why God tolerates suffering. Other topics include the papacy, salvation, eternal life, other branches of Christianity, non-Christian religions, decisions by the Vatican Council, human rights, and hope. Bestseller 1994. The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion RC 38156 by Stephen L. Carter read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes A Yale law professor examines the relationship between religion and the political and legal cultures that separate church and state in America. The author observes how the demands of the Constitution can be upheld without forcing believers to treat their convictions as a strictly private matter. And he believes that religious institutions can provide an independent moral voice. 1993. +Further along the Road Less Traveled: The Unending Journey toward Spiritual Growth; The Edited Lectures RC 37302 by M. Scott Peck read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Continuing with the messages put forth in _The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113)_, Peck lectures as both psychiatrist and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. God's Salesman: Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking RC 37572 by Carol V.R. George read by Andy Chappell 3 cassettes George studies the impact of Peale's message of positive thinking, which reached millions of people each week in the 1950s. She discusses his ministry at New York City's Marble Collegiate Church and his publication of _Guideposts_ magazine and the _Power of Positive Thinking (RC 27235)_. She also addresses his appeal to the middle classes and his involvement in politics. 1993. The Great Dragon's Fleas RC 38393 by Tim Ward read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Completing a degree in philosophy and desiring to expand his religious knowledge, Canadian Ward looked to the East. Saving up four thousand dollars for a year of wandering the Orient, Ward headed straight for the dalai lama in India and a surprisingly matter-of-fact consultation. Two years later, after visiting other Buddhist and non-Buddhist communities, Ward discovered he had lost his doctrinal faith to a new perspective. 1993. The Hadj: An American's Pilgrimage to Mecca RC 38201 by Michael Wolfe read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Account of a pilgrimage to Mecca--the hadj, or sacred journey--that all Muslims must make once in their lives. The author, a convert to Islam, chronicles his indoctrination by a Moroccan family into Islamic life and culture, and describes his deepening understanding of the religion. 1993. Historical Atlas of World Mythology: Volume 1, The Way of the Animal Powers; Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers RC 36333 by Joseph Campbell read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes The development of religious concepts beginning with their earliest awakening. Campbell describes animal myths of early hunters of the open plains and of twentieth-century peoples of the equatorial forest. Followed by _Part 2, Mythologies of the Great Hunt (RC 36469)._ 1988. Historical Atlas of World Mythology: Volume 1, The Way of the Animal Powers; Part 2, Mythologies of the Great Hunt RC 36469 by Joseph Campbell read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Introduces primitive art in the form of rock paintings and sculpture and interprets each in terms of religious beliefs. Traces the mythologies connected with this art to the migration of people from Africa and Europe eastward through Asia to Australia and North and South America. Follows _Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers (RC 36333)._ 1988. A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada RC 38249 by Mark A. Noll read by Janis Gray 5 cassettes Asserting that to understand the U.S. Christian experience, one must examine both regional differences and the history of Christianity in parallel societies, a church history professor provides information on important trends, events, and leaders of the last four centuries of the Christian churches of Canada and the United States. The text focuses mainly on the fluctuations of Protestant influence in the United States. 1992. A History of Gnosticism RC 38422 by Giovanni Filoramo read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes An Italian professor of religious studies probes the origins and principal tenets of this A.D. second-and third-century movement. The author incorporates findings from the 1945 discovery of Gnostic manuscripts, which were especially significant because Gnosis beliefs have traditionally been bound in secrecy. Filoramo links facets of Gnosticism with later generations and doctrines. 1990. A History of God: The 4000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam RC 38536 by Karen Armstrong read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes The author, a former nun, teaches at the Leo Baeck College for the Study of Judaism and is an honorary member of the Association of Muslim Social Sciences. In her study of the three major monotheistic religions, Armstrong looks at the changing ways people have conceived of God from the time of Abraham to the 1990s. She also addresses mysticism and the notion of the death of God. 1993. Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom RC 37540 by Joseph Goldstein read by David Hilder 1 cassette In Buddhist teaching, wisdom is knowing that whatever arises has the nature to cease. This knowledge stops clinging, which in turn stops suffering. Meditation retreat leader Goldstein asserts that practicing meditation and selfless nonharming behavior leads to enlightenment or freedom from suffering. He then discusses how to meditate with this goal in mind and points out the traps to avoid along the way. 1993. Jesus RC 37168 by A.N. Wilson read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes The author examines the Gospels and the findings of archaeologists and theologians to support his account of the life of Jesus. In so doing, Wilson separates the historical figure of the Jesus with Jewish roots from the Christ of Christianity, and concentrates on his interpretation of the former. He also presents some unorthodox conclusions about the apostle Paul and the Resurrection. 1992. Lord, I Need a Miracle RC 37507 by Benny Hinn read by Don Emmick 1 cassette The author of _Good Morning, Holy Spirit (RC 35152)_ writes about people who appear to have overcome illness and disabilities. A physician introduces the book, confirming the medical history of each patient whose story is included. Hinn first presents case studies of people in need of healing. He then digresses to explain what the Bible teaches about miracles, and concludes with testimonies from those who believe they have been healed. 1993. Men Astutely Trained: A History of the Jesuits in the American Century RC 38178 by Peter McDonough read by Gordon Gould 5 cassettes Historical analysis of the Society of Jesus in the United States from 1900 to 1965, or up through the Second Vatican Council. The author portrays the Jesuits, as members of this Catholic order are known, as particularly influential in the field of education and dedicated to social work, often with a political bent. 1992. Money and the Meaning of Life RC 38255 by Jacob Needleman read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes A philosopher examines the quest for money and its effect on spiritual lives. Needleman creates, for the sake of argument, Bill and Alyssa, two characters who are composites of his students. Then, acting as the teacher, he alternately questions and lectures them on the origins of coins; the role of money in the lives of wise people; and the influence of money in what one does, where one goes, and with whom one associates. 1991. Ordinary Time: Cycles in Marriage, Faith, and Renewal RC 37914 by Nancy Mairs read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Mairs's religious life has not been simple. As a child she was a Congregationalist, as a young adult she became an Episcopalian, and now she is a devout Catholic. She is also a feminist. These essays describe her spiritual journey, her attempt to reconcile Catholicism and feminism, her bouts of depression, her extramarital affairs, her battle with multiple sclerosis, and her husband's struggle with cancer. 1993. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home RC 37634 by Richard J. Foster read by David Impastato 2 cassettes Foster, who believes that many do not recognize that they pray, hopes to increase understanding of prayer so it will become more "intentional in practice." He divides prayer into the three movements he believes address human needs: inward, seeking transformation; upward, seeking intimacy; and outward, seeking ministry. 1992. Profiles in Wisdom: Native Elders Speak about the Earth RC 37777 by Steven McFadden read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Fourteen essays resulting from interviews with Native American elders who were willing to speak about how sacred traditions and personal experiences influenced their lives. The author asked each person to share his or her ideas about living with respect for the Earth and in harmony with its inhabitants. The emphasis is on contemporary relationships and lessons to be learned when changes fail to reflect wisdom. 1991. Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture RC 38204 by John Shelby Spong read by John Richardson 2 cassettes An Episcopal bishop explains how he, unlike biblical fundamentalists, views the words of the Bible not as the literal words of God but as the means through which one can hear, confront, and engage the Word of God. He wants "to call people into a love of Scripture for what it is--a chronicle written by our ancestors in faith as they walked through history in the presence of their God." 1991. +Saved by the Light: The True Story of a Man Who Died Twice and the Profound Revelations He Received RC 38855 by Dannion Brinkley and Paul Perry read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette On September 17, 1975, Brinkley was struck by lightning and appeared to die, in spite of efforts to save him. He describes going through a tunnel and coming face to face with thirteen angelic "Beings of Light," who showed him his past and his future and told him what he must do upon returning to life. A second near-death experience was in 1989. Bestseller 1994. Secret Ceremonies: A Mormon Woman's Intimate Diary of Marriage and Beyond RC 37637 by Deborah Laake read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Journalist Laake's Mormon beliefs led to her search for a husband to ensure her proper place in heaven. After being rejected by her first love while she attended Brigham Young University, Laake accepted a proposal despite her ambivalent feelings. The church's reaction to her divorce caused mental anguish as her lifelong acceptance of Mormon dogma crumbled. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. The Sewing Room RC 36965 by Barbara Cawthorne Crafton read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes Essays by one of the first women to become an Episcopal priest. Crafton reflects on the people she has worked with in diverse New York ministries, on her family experiences, and on her feminist politics. In the title essay, she weaves simple facts about creating something to wear into thoughts on the brevity of life, and in "The Girls," she confronts her ambivalent feelings about being a woman. 1993. The Shaker Experience in America: A History of the United Society of Believers RC 38288 by Stephen J. Stein read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes In 1774, Ann Lee, an Englishwoman, came to America and founded what became the United Society of Believers near Albany, New York. In his discussion of Shaker beliefs and practices, Stein traces the movement's development from Maine to Indiana through the 1820s. Then differences among the leaders caused a decline in the movement. In the 1990s only two communities remain. 1992. Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson RC 37448 by Daniel Mark Epstein read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Born in 1890 to a Salvation Army mother and a decades-older farmer, Aimee Kennedy's faith was shaken by her high-school textbook on evolution. Evangelist Robert Semple (the first of her three husbands) banished these doubts by introducing Aimee to speaking in tongues and faith healing. After Semple's early death, Aimee too became a Pentecostal preacher. Her overwhelming success included an occasional scandal. 1993. The Spiritual Athlete: A Primer for the Inner Life RC 39159 compiled by Ray Berry read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Biographical sketches of some of the mystics of major religions. Berry contributes essays on Rabi'a, an eighth-century Basran saint; on Sojourner Truth, savior of African American slaves; on a twentieth-century wandering nun known as Peace Pilgrim; and on Sarada Devi, an Indian Holy Mother. Other contributors to the collection include Arnold Toynbee and Charles Alexander Eastman. 1992. To Life! A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking RC 37461 by Harold S. Kushner read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Kushner offers Jews and Gentiles an account of Jewish life which he describes as "being part of a very special community...made special by its relationship to God." His topics include Jewish customs and ceremonies, the purpose of prayer, the Jews' love of Israel, anti-Semitism, and a discussion of the roots of both Jewish and Christian beliefs. 1993. Upon This Rock: The Miracles of a Black Church RC 37544 by Samuel G. Freedman read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Referring to himself as "just another beggar tellin' other beggars where to find bread," forty-one-year-old Reverend Johnny Ray Youngblood has increased the congregation of the New York Saint Paul Community Baptist Church from 84 to 5,000 in fifteen years. Discussed are church projects in a precinct the police call the Killing Fields, individual stories of church members, and Youngblood's preaching style. 1993. Virgin Time RC 37873 by Patricia Hampl read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes The author embarks on an inquiry into the Catholicism that she long ago rejected but finds not quite dead. To sort out her thoughts, Hampl joins a European tour of cathedrals, monasteries, shrines, and historic religious sites, reporting on her reactions to the places and the people she is with. But only after her return to America, while attending a retreat, does she find the spirituality she sought. 1992. When Time Shall Be No More: Prophecy Belief in Modern American Culture RC 37257 by Paul Boyer read by Rick Foucheux 3 cassettes A University of Wisconsin historian examines the belief that the course of history and the events that will herald the end of the world are foretold in the Bible. Boyer maps millenialist thought from early Christian and Jewish apocalyptic writings through the post-World War II era, noting especially the effects of prophecy belief he sees in secular American culture. 1992. Science and Technology Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments RC 37741 by Joseph J. Lazzaro read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Focusing on "personal computers and the adaptive technology designed to assist persons with disabilities at home, work, and school," Lazzaro addresses those with visual, hearing, motor, or speech impairments. The personal computer is introduced, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is discussed, and devices and technologies are described as well as training, funding, and organizational resources. 1993. Ancestors: In Search of Human Origins RC 38466 by Donald Johanson and others read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Johanson, discoverer of the hominid skeleton "Lucy," presents the story of our earliest ancestors in this companion to a PBS series. Johanson has two tales to tell: the four-million-year epic of human evolution and how researchers have assembled the clues. He describes past and present discoveries and gives a tour of four historic sites in Africa, France, Israel, and Australia. 1994. The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul RC 39281 by Francis Crick read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes Nobel laureate Crick presents his study of the brain and the nature of human consciousness. Beginning with the hypothesis that each person's identity is nothing more than "the behaviour of a vast assembly of nerve cells and the associated molecules," Crick approaches his study through visual awareness and concludes that his hypothesis is plausible but more research is needed for proof. 1994. Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel: Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages RC 38124 by Frances and Joseph Gies read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The Gieses debunk long-held myths about stagnation during the Middle Ages (roughly A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500) as they explore developments in areas such as textiles, shipbuilding, and printing. They conclude that Europe did not suddenly leap forward technologically during the Renaissance, and that many inventions resulted from scientific advances borrowed from other countries. 1994. The Codebreakers: The Story of Secret Writing RC 38102 by David Kahn read by Lou Harpenau 10 cassettes History of cryptology from 1900 B.C. to the twentieth century. This is not a textbook for breaking codes but a chronicle that describes the development of various methods and the effect they have had on the past. Kahn provides an informal glossary of technical terms. 1967. +Complexity: The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos RC 37325 by M. Mitchell Waldrop read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes A doctor of physics chronicles the experiences of a group of scientists in different fields who have come together to forge a revolutionary new approach called "complexity." Rejecting traditional linear, reductionist thinking, these scientists have embraced new ideas of order and chaos that they believe are applicable in physics, economics, and the social sciences. Bestseller 1992. Eight Little Piggies: Reflections in Natural History RC 38269 by Stephen Jay Gould read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Thirty-one essays from "This View of Life," the author's monthly column in _Natural History_. Gould muses on scientific topics, such as the changing interpretations of evolutionary biology and the rapid extinction of countless creatures. And he ponders mysteries as diverse as the precocious musical genius of Mozart and the subterranean habits of _Spalax ehrenbergi_, a blind mole. Bestseller 1993. The Handy Science Answer Book RC 37965 by Science and Technology Department, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes Collection of answers "to some of the mysteries of daily life." Addressed are a wide variety of topics of a scientific or technological nature including space, transportation, weather, communications, animals, and plants. Examples of questions are "Is glass a liquid or a solid?" "Why are eye transplants not available?" "How much data can a floppy disk hold?" and "How is the date for Easter determined?" 1994. InfoCulture: The Smithsonian Book of Information Age Inventions RC 38047 by Steven Lubar read by K.D. Henry 4 cassettes A museum curator at the Smithsonian takes the reader on a guided tour of popular inventions, explaining how they work, how they are used, and how they may affect our daily lives. Lubar traces the historical development of technology important to American culture, business, and science. He focuses on communications, entertainment, and information processing and on projects that we might expect in the future. 1993. Inner Time: The Science of Body Clocks and What Makes Us Tick RC 37794 by Carol Orlock read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes Chronobiology reveals how life--the biology of all living things--explains our internal clocks. Orlock outlines the basic cycles of humans, dividing patterns into three categories: ultradian, or short periods; circadian, or the twenty-four-hour day; and infradian, or longer periods up to a lifetime. The author reflects on the ways that understanding our rhythms can promote a state of well-being. 1993. Made in USA: The Secret Histories of the Things That Made America RC 38199 by Phil Patton read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes History of mechanical devices and how they relate to American individualism and desire for self-improvement. Each development is set in its historical context with chapters devoted to objects such as Thomas Jefferson's lap desk, the bowie knife, the Pullman car, blue jeans, and virtual reality, as well as the concepts behind the cafeteria and the self-service market. 1992. +Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon RC 38891 by Alan Shepard and others read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Mercury Seven astronauts trace the space program from the beginning to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. This account recalls the astronauts' inside, personal story including planning, training, delays, risks, errors, achievements, scientific experiments, Soviet rivalry turned cooperative effort, and human drama and tragedy. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. The New Alchemists: Breaking through the Barriers of High Pressure RC 38388 by Robert M. Hazen read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Coauthor of bestselling _Science Matters (RC 32681)_ probes the historical background of the scientific process that can create synthetic diamonds. The story spans more than a century, describes experiments that led most often to failure but included important advances, and portrays the sort of person who was attracted to the high-pressure research that achieved success and led to further applications. 1993. Order out of Chaos: Man's New Dialogue with Nature RC 36825 by Ilya Prigogine and Isabelle Stengers read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes A Nobel Prize-winning physicist and a philosopher/scientist offer a new intellectual vision of the world in which we live by showing a close relationship between science and the humanities and by describing the interdependence of principles once thought to be mutually exclusive. 1984. Piltdown: A Scientific Forgery RC 35635 by Frank Spencer read by John Richardson 4 cassettes A historian of physical anthropology traces the development of a famous scientific fraud, the 1912 "discovery" of a composite specimen, thereafter known as the "Piltdown man." Spencer sifts through scientific evidence, published books on the subject, and notes by Ian Langham, ultimately relying on scholarly archival research to support his theories and to solve the mystery behind this hoax. 1990. Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice: An Ethnobotanist Searches for New Medicines in the Amazon Rain Forest RC 38383 by Mark J. Plotkin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Describing himself as "hooked on plants, hooked on Indians, [and] hooked on the Amazon," an ethnobotanist explains why he has spent over a decade making trips into the rain forest to collect plants and absorb the shamans' medicinal knowledge. With the diminishing forest and a dearth of apprentice shamans, Plotkin warns that this information may soon be lost. 1993. The Unnatural Nature of Science RC 37686 by Lewis Wolpert read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes A scientist explains why the ideas of science are alien to most people's thoughts. In an attempt to clarify what science is and is not, Wolpert quotes historical figures such as Galileo and Newton, but explains very simple distinctions such as the difference between science and technology or between science and art. But his central theme is that science is inherently "unnatural" for a host of reasons that he puts forward in this book. 1992. Social Sciences American Ground Zero: The Secret Nuclear War RC 38570 by Carole Gallagher read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes A New York-based photographer spent seven years exploring several states downwind of nuclear tests performed at a Nevada site in the 1950s. Gallagher located victims of radioactive fallout who were willing to be photographed and to talk about their experiences. These individuals speak largely for themselves in the resulting documentary of human suffering and presumed government indifference. 1993. The American Way of Birth RC 36324 by Jessica Mitford read by Suzanne Nelson 2 cassettes Author of _The American Way of Death (RC 21457)_ and mother of four explores how Americans are born. Mitford compares the care that financially secure women receive with that afforded poor women; reviews procedures such as electronic fetal monitoring and cesarean section; discusses delivery alternatives, including midwives and clinics; and probes the causes of the high infant mortality rate. She also advocates national health insurance. 1992. Atomic Harvest: Hanford and the Lethal Toll of America's Nuclear Arsenal RC 38585 by Michael D'Antonio read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Account of an extensive cover-up. In 1942, when the U.S. government claimed a site in Washington State to build a nuclear experimentation facility, its efforts were kept secret. But citizens of the region, seeking answers to alarming problems, persisted until tragic radioactive and chemical contamination were exposed. 1993. The Beautiful and the Dangerous: Encounters with the Zuni Indians RC 37148 by Barbara Tedlock read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes An anthropologist presents her findings on life among the Zuni Indians of New Mexico by telling the story of one family in a novelistic manner. Tedlock comments on folk medicine, religion, myth, art, nature lore, violence, alcoholism, and even beliefs about modern technology, based on everyday conversations among family members, and she records her own reactions to Zuni culture. 1992. Buppies, B-Boys, Baps, and Bohos: Notes on Post-Soul Black Culture RC 37552 by Nelson George read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Articles and essays, many of which first appeared in the author's _Village Voice_ column. George writes mainly about African American culture since the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Some of the topics he covers are hip-hop, writing for a white-dominated publication, soul music, personal indignities rooted in racial difference, and the stimulation of living in New York. Some strong language. 1992. The Call of Service: A Witness to Idealism RC 39116 by Robert Coles read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Examines the idealistic nature of volunteers and activists who try to make things better in the world. Drawing on personal experiences and conversations with fellow idealists over three decades, Coles concludes that, on balance, helpers are acutely aware that they, too, benefit from their acts. He also discusses how some victims of society are perceived and how they view themselves. 1993. A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of War RC 37016 by Susan Griffin read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes The author examines the potential part that personal conflict plays in the history of warfare. Griffin uses a stream-of-consciousness style, autobiographical details, and the psychological workings of historical figures to illustrate her thesis that family lies lead to governmental denials, and together they form the basis of larger conflicts. 1992. Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome RC 38446 by Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz read by John Polk 2 cassettes Two young men, both diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, write about how they earned their independence. Assisted by their mothers, Kingsley and Levitz talk about their challenges, mutual respect and affection, expectations, special and mainstream education, and family support. Topics echo the concerns of most young people: school, friends, money, jobs, life, sex, and marriage. 1994. Crossings: A White Man's Journey into Black America RC 37558 by Walt Harrington read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes A white journalist married to a black woman is subjected to a racist joke that fills him with fear for their children. He sets off on a journey in search of understanding, seeking out African Americans--particularly those he has known--who will talk freely about their experiences. He chronicles what he learns about himself and those who are willing to reveal their opinions about being black. 1992. A Day in the Night of America RC 37178 by Kevin Coyne read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Across America more than seven million people work the hours from midnight to dawn. Coyne spent many nights with some of them as he worked his way across America. He passed nighttime hours with eight Massachusetts herring fishermen, a Florida all-night talk-show host, a Federal Express crew in Memphis, a telephone operator at the Lands' End catalog center in Wisconsin, a few women at a Nevada bordello, and several Trappist monks in Utah. Some strong language. 1992. Days of Obligation: An Argument with My Mexican Father RC 37573 by Richard Rodriguez read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes In mostly autobiographical essays, the author of _Hunger of Memory (RC 17861)_ revisits the complexities of American multiculturalism. He views faith from Catholic and Protestant positions, habits from his immigrant family's viewpoint, and history from Mexican and native Californian perspectives. He sees that comedy and tragedy are transposed and that heritage, like days of obligation, is never left behind. Some strong language. 1992. Death: The Trip of a Lifetime RC 38782 by Greg Palmer read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Survey of worldwide death practices, including many found in the United States. Some of the items that Palmer noted in his log are people's attitudes toward death, such as those of a Buddhist priest; cemetery names, such as Happy Peace Garden; ways that death is celebrated, such as national holidays; places where death is a tourist attraction, such as a theme park in Taiwan; and how people cope with fear and grief. 1993. Divided We Fall: Gambling with History in the Nineties RC 38563 by Haynes Johnson read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes A Washington-based journalist criss-crossed America to find out what was on people's minds. He enumerates their concerns about fiscal crisis, crime, the education system, jobs, race relations, and the quality of goods and services. But the author is optimistic about the ability of Americans, despite deep divisions, to accept responsibility and to unite in restoring the tradition of the American Dream. 1994. The Exile: Cuba in the Heart of Miami RC 38322 by David Rieff read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Miami, Rieff asserts, is the one place Cubans can exist as exiles rather than as Americans. Focusing on Raul and Ninon Rodriguez, who left Cuba as adolescents, Rieff examines the group of Cubans who long for the Cuba of three decades ago when Havana was the modern place to be and Miami was just a sleepy town. The ironic evolution of these two cities is expressed by the Cuban woman who feels she has come home to Cuba when she finally emigrates to Miami. 1993. Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge; a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution RC 38216 by Terence McKenna read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes An ethnobotanist asserts that the adventure of self-understanding depends on an environment plentiful in mental states that occur by an act of will and that "only a recovery of the relationship that we evolved with nature through use of psychoactive plants . . . can offer hope of a humane and open-ended future." Chronicles the history of substance use. 1992. +The Fountain of Age RC 37625 by Betty Friedan read by Jill Ferris 6 cassettes Three decades after _The Feminine Mystique (RC 7901)_ changed the public's views on women, Friedan takes a similar approach to aging. She makes an appeal for the idea that aging does not have to become a state of decline, rather that it is possible to continue to change and to grow as a person at any age. She explores personal myths and denial and interviews scores of men and women to learn their responses to getting older. Bestseller 1993. From Where We Stand: Recovering a Sense of Place RC 37149 by Deborah Tall read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Tall creates a montage out of her own pilgrimage in search of roots. In the background is the Finger Lakes region of New York State, and she works in that area's geography and a little history of the Iroquois (whose presence can still be felt) mixed with tales of early settlers and current residents. Highlights include forays into ways other peoples become attached to places while Americans seem to favor moving on. 1993. Giant Steps: The Story of One Boy's Struggle to Walk RC 38414 by Gilbert M. Gaul read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette An appeal to change the way society, particularly the American medical system, deals with chronically disabled children. The author, a medical writer and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, tells the story of his child, born with spina bifida. Gaul describes encounters with the medical profession, insurance companies, and the educational system, and the inspiration that he draws from his courageous son. 1993. Hardball: A Season in the Projects RC 38559 by Daniel Coyle read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Chicago's Cabrini-Green may be the worst low-rent housing development in the United States. The children have become inured to the sounds of gunshots and gang wars. In 1991 two men--one white, one black--with the support of several major corporations, set up a Little League. Coyle follows the First Chicago Near North Kikuyus through a year that sees them make it to the championships, in spite of the daily violence surrounding them. Violence and some strong language. 1993. Heartlands: A Gay Man's Odyssey across America RC 37595 by Darrell Yates Rist read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes New York gay activist Rist traveled through the United States talking with homosexual men, visiting gay establishments, and comparing the experience of living in defined coastal gay communities to that of living as a rural, suburban, or impoverished gay man. The conversations and experiences of the men Rist meets are interspersed with his own observations. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Keeping Watch: A History of American Time RC 38333 by Michael O'Malley read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes The author chronicles the interest in time that developed as early nineteenth-century America slowly linked up cities. O'Malley ponders the political and social implications of the move from farmers' almanacs to mechanical devices. But neither railroad schedules, punchclocks, efficiency experts, nor standard time zones can regulate the rituals of some groups who still defer to solar time. 1990. Latinos: A Biography of the People RC 37272 by Earl Shorris read by Ronald B. Meyer 4 cassettes Portraits of individuals; oral histories of families; and theories about politics, socioeconomic and racial diversity, education, art, and language are combined in a biography of one of the largest minority populations in the United States. Shorris states his intent to make known the similarities and differences in the cultures and nationalities that constitute the Latinos, a name he prefers over Hispanic. 1992. Lead Us Not into Temptation: Catholic Priests and the Sexual Abuse of Children RC 37246 by Jason Berry read by John Richardson 4 cassettes Berry, a father, a Catholic, and a journalist, reports on the emerging problem of pedophilia within the Catholic church. His seven-year study asserts that bishops often cover up problems by simply transferring the offending priest. He discusses a case in Louisiana, the political dynamics of celibacy, and the Catholic hierarchy's reaction to the increasing number of cases. Strong language. 1992. Love and Friendship RC 38795 by Allan Bloom read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes In this book, finished just before his death in 1992, Bloom asserts that Americans have lost the power of imagination that turns sex into love. Bloom believes that love and friendship have become a forgotten art because individuals have lost the ability to express themselves. He examines love in Western literature, from the Bible through the works of such authors as Plato, Shakespeare, and Rousseau, in hopes that his analysis will help change the way people feel. 1993. Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: The Failure of Health Care in Urban America RC 38600 by Laurie Kaye Abraham read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Abraham, a specialist in medical subjects with a master of laws degree from Yale, tackles the topic of inadequate health care. Over the course of one year, she observes the family of Jackie Banes, who lives in one of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods. Abraham believes that in many cases, the poor receive the best care only when near death. 1993. Meat: A Natural Symbol RC 38389 by Nick Fiddes read by John Richardson 2 cassettes British social anthropologist Fiddes examines why some people eat so much meat so often, and with such ceremony. He presents interviews of individuals with a special interest in meat consumption (either for or against) and provides examples from both academic material and popular media. Also discussed are current trends in eating habits. 1991. Mexican Americans: The Ambivalent Minority RC 37757 by Peter Skerry read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Political science professor Skerry describes and compares the attitudes and political approaches of the Mexican American communities in San Antonio, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. He believes that to successfully integrate, Mexican Americans must think of themselves, and be treated as, an ethnic immigrant group rather than an oppressed racial minority. 1993. Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood inside the Fortress RC 38480 by Mary Edwards Wertsch read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Inspired by Pat Conroy's novel _The Great Santini (RC 30051)_, about growing up in the military, journalist and former military brat Wertsch examines the "fortress" subculture that had such a powerful shaping influence on herself and others. She analyzes the stories of grown children of military men to reveal aspects of their collective experience. Strong language and some violence. 1991. The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campus RC 37682 by Katie Roiphe read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette As a student at Harvard and Princeton, Roiphe realized that a new concept was being born regarding sexual conduct on campus. Women were beginning to adopt the standards by which their mothers and grandmothers lived. Roiphe questions the phenomena of date rape, hate speeches, and Take Back the Night marches, indicating that she believes much of this has been blown out of proportion. 1993. No Crystal Stair: African-Americans in the City of Angels RC 37579 by Lynell George read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes A collection of essays, reports, and vignettes, two-thirds of which profile African Americans in South Central Los Angeles: parents and children, teachers and students, neighborhood organizers and supporters, ministers and parishioners--people who work hard and strive to improve their communities. George's pieces on the Los Angeles arts scene cover gospel, pop, rap, film, and other forms. 1992. On Looking into the Abyss: Untimely Thoughts on Culture and Society RC 38430 by Gertrude Himmelfarb read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes The author reflects on the "intellectual arrogance and spiritual impoverishment" that she believes afflict much of contemporary American culture. The historian pays homage to the thought of Lionel Trilling, honors the memory of the Holocaust, and deplores the current trend toward the "deconstruction" of history. 1994. Only One World: Our Own to Make and to Keep RC 37766 by Gerard Piel read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes Stating that "we have not much more than a century to find our way to the steady-state adjustment of our appetites, as well as our numbers, to the finite dimensions of the planet and the vulnerable cycles of its biosphere," Piel, the creator of _Scientific American_ magazine, asserts that speeding up the industrial revolution in underdeveloped countries is crucial. 1992. The Politics of Parenthood: Child Care, Women's Rights, and the Myth of the Good Mother RC 38165 by Mary Frances Berry read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes The author challenges the societal notion that mothers necessarily bear the primary obligations of child care. Berry argues that women who must work and women who choose to work will never have equal rights until this attitude changes. She traces patterns of child care from colonial days and points to the trend away from paternal responsibility for children's needs. 1993. The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many RC 38284 by Noam Chomsky read by Barrett Whitener 1 cassette Based on interviews with this author of several books on contemporary issues. Chomsky contends that the globalization of the economy will result in the internationalization of power. He predicts that NAFTA will harm low-level workers, will debase environmental standards, and will be a bonanza for investors. Some of the other topics that he comments on are food distribution, Israel, India, and racism. 1993. The Rage of a Privileged Class RC 38582 by Ellis Cose read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Cose contends that the black middle class--many of whom are well educated, competent, and prosperous--are frustrated and enraged by the subtle forms of racism they continually endure. He cites case after case to demonstrate such prejudices. Cose also explores the resentments of the black underclass toward prosperous African Americans and the frustrations of white males who now feel discriminated against. 1993. Raven's Children RC 37170 by Richard Adams Carey read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes After working for the school system in the Alaskan village of Kongiganak, Carey spent the summer of 1989 living with a Yupik couple to observe their lifestyle. Oscar Active is a hunter and fisherman, and his wife Margaret works for the school. The village is inaccessible by road, but the Actives spend time in the larger nearby town of Bethel. Carey notes the effect white culture has had on the Yupiks, including their diet and their health. Strong language. 1992. Rooms in the House of Stone RC 37912 by Michael Dorris read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Dorris visited Zimbabwe in 1992 as a board member of the Save the Children Foundation and witnessed the effects of starvation, disease, and seven years of drought. He says the people he met have lived through such bad conditions that nothing frightens them. This collection of short pieces, some of which were previously published in newspapers, combines journalism with a call to action. 1993. Sex, Art, and American Culture: Essays RC 37780 by Camille Paglia read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Articles on popular culture, such as an appreciation of Elizabeth Taylor and a plea to consider rock music an art form. Next are essays on sex, ranging from homosexuality to date rape. Paglia presents a series of "no-holds-barred" book reviews; an introduction to her _Sexual Personae (RC 34102)_; a tribute to a mentor, poet Milton Kessler; an analysis of academia; and, finally, an appendix on herself. Some strong language. 1992. Songs My Mother Sang to Me: An Oral History of Mexican American Women RC 38452 by Patricia Preciado Martin read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes The author recorded interviews with ten Mexican American women born near the beginning of the twentieth century, edited the results, and compiled them into this detailed narrative of life along the Arizona border. The stories generally chronicle a rural start, steeped in family and religious traditions, followed by a move to an urban center. 1992. Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World RC 38205 by Scott Russell Sanders read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Asserting that people can only be adequate to Earth if they are adequate to their neighborhoods, literature professor Sanders stresses the importance of having a place to call home. With no remaining childhood home to return to, Sanders describes the joy he felt in developing a true homeplace in an old Indiana house. In other chapters he steps back to address broader issues of settling down on planet Earth. 1993. Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family RC 38054 by Lauren Kessler read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Joining his issei brothers in 1904, young Masuo soon became Americanized. He sent for and married a childhood acquaintance and became a prosperous businessman with a large family. But the treatment of the issei and their families after Pearl Harbor destroyed Masuo's life. He eventually killed himself, leaving his children and grandchildren to struggle with his legacy. 1993. Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women RC 37500 by Elliot Liebow read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Retiring early because of illness, Liebow began volunteering in women's shelters in the Washington, D.C., area. Nine years later, he discusses the homeless women he met. Some are employed but can't rent because of low pay and bad credit ratings. Some are kicked out by their husbands, others lose good jobs, and still others have physical or mental problems. Notes from a few of the women are included. Some strong language. 1993. Travels with Lizbeth RC 38080 by Lars Eighner read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Eighner, a writer of gay short fiction, describes the three years he and his dog Lizbeth were homeless. Eighner's lack of street smarts leaves him vulnerable as he makes two rather fruitless trips from Austin to Los Angeles in search of work. In Austin, Eighner exists on surprisingly productive dumpster scavengings rather than begging. But when Lizbeth is falsely imprisoned, he must raise bail. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Vested Interests: Cross-Dressing and Cultural Anxiety RC 37666 by Marjorie Garber read by Catherine Byers 5 cassettes Professor and cultural historian argues that "the transvestite makes culture possible." Garber explores the nature of cross-dressing and its historical fascination. She probes the subject from diverse viewpoints including dress codes, religion, the theater, detective fiction, class, race, politics, and the role of popular figures from Peter Pan to Madonna. 1992. The Ville: Cops and Kids in Urban America RC 38320 by Greg Donaldson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Brooklyn teacher Donaldson spends two years in the troubled neighborhoods of Brownsville and East New York observing two young black men. High school homecoming king and aspiring singer and actor Sharron Corley belongs to the street gang LoLifes, who steal their signature Polo clothing. Gary Lemite patrols as a New York housing cop, the most highly decorated of 1992. Strong language and some violence. 1993. War and Anti-War: Survival at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century RC 38224 by Alvin and Heidi Toffler read by Kerry Cundiff 3 cassettes Author of _Future Shock (RC 10603)_ and _The Third Wave (RC 15083)_ and his wife argue that war styles follow patterns of economic activity. The Tofflers cite agricultural and industrial models as examples of what might be expected in the age of information and technology. They offer their "anti-war" formula for keeping peace. 1993. When Is It Right to Die? Suicide, Euthanasia, Suffering, Mercy RC 37685 by Joni Eareckson Tada read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Concerned about the growing controversy over the right to die, Tada, a quadriplegic writer, artist, and national disability advocate with strong religious convictions, uses her story and the experiences of others to explain her own views. Fearing that legalizing euthanasia would be "like taking a crowbar to Pandora's box," Tada advises those considering death: "Don't give up. This life is not over yet." 1992. Who We Are: A Portrait of America Based on the Latest U.S. Census RC 38556 by Sam Roberts read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes _New York Times_ urban affairs columnist analyzes the 1990 census results. After explaining why and how the census is taken every decade, Roberts discusses the mix of race, age, gender, economic status, and educational levels among Americans. He also examines the diminished nuclear family: for the first time in this country, the number of married, childless couples surpasses the number of couples with children. 1993. Without Sin: The Life and Death of the Oneida Community RC 38243 by Spencer Klaw read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes In 1848 John Humphrey Noyes founded the Oneida Community in upstate New York as an experiment in utopian living. The community of about 300 persons lasted until 1880. One of Oneida's distinctive aspects was its concept of complex marriages in which men and women continually changed partners and children were raised by the community. One of the Oneida businesses is the silverware company that bears its name. 1993. The Zuni Man-Woman RC 38251 by Will Roscoe read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes We'wha was a Zuni berdache, or a man who adopted the dress and some of the social roles usually assigned to women. Six feet tall, he attracted attention when an anthropologist introduced him to President Cleveland during an extended visit to Washington, where he was accepted as a woman. The author, focusing on the Zuni, explores the alternative gender tradition among Native American tribes. 1991. Sports and Recreation Are We Winning Yet? How Women Are Changing Sports and Sports Are Changing Women RC 38450 by Mariah Burton Nelson read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Journalist and former professional basketball player surveys women in the sports world. Interviewing athletes, coaches, and sports psychologists, Nelson discusses areas of discrepancy in training between boys and girls, such as funding of school sports programs; exclusion of girls from certain sports; and prevailing attitudes about femininity, sexuality, and sports. Some strong language. 1991. B‚isbol: Latin Americans and the Grand Old Game RC 38404 by Michael M. and Mary Adams Oleksak read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes The Oleksaks, who lived in the Dominican Republic for ten years, trace the development of baseball in that country, as well as in Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Venezuela. They depict the Latin clubs as a major source of players for U.S. leagues; reveal the language, cultural, and racial barriers that Latin players faced; and profile some of the illustrious players. 1991. The Era: 1947-1957; When the Yankees, the Giants, and the Dodgers Ruled the World RC 38108 by Roger Kahn read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes Author of _The Boys of Summer (RC 16430)_ recreates a period when baseball was dominated by three New York teams. "The Era" began with Jackie Robinson breaking the racial barrier. The World Series was all but confined to the local subway system. Yogi Berra, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle became stars. And there was no end in sight until the Dodgers and Giants moved out West. Strong language. 1993. The Feather Quest: A North American Birder's Year RC 38534 by Pete Dunne read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes This book chronicles a year spent birding. The author and his wife embarked on their adventure before dawn on New Year's Day, crossing North America and joining the Christmas Bird Count twelve months hence. Dunne keeps an eye on more than birds; he observes humans and the world at large. Brief foreword contributed by Roger Tory Peterson. 1992. Fly Fishing through the Midlife Crisis RC 38295 by Howell Raines read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes Raines says that as a southerner he "was ruined for church by early exposure to preachers." He prefers to hear the "sigh of the Eternal" while fly fishing--especially on Virginia's Rapidan River. He recounts his early days of catching fish but credits learning "to fish" to his fishing guru Dick Blalock. Raines regales the reader with tales of fishing with presidents, sports legends, his father, and his sons. Bestseller 1993. Fridays with Red: A Radio Friendship RC 37375 by Bob Edwards read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes Relationship of a redheaded veteran sports journalist, Red Barber, and the young anchor of "Morning Edition" on National Public Radio. The subjects of their Friday morning chats ranged from sports (mostly baseball) to the camellias in Red's Florida garden, arguments (which Red called "rhubarbs"), cats, and grandfatherly reminders about values, music, and spiritual matters. 1993. Gretzky: An Autobiography RC 37278 by Wayne Gretzky and Rick Reilly read by Ben Mast 2 cassettes The "Great One" chronicles his first three decades, with the help of a _Sports Illustrated_ writer. The Canadian hockey player learned to skate on a backyard rink at two and went on to a career capped by numerous awards, including the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, before he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. Gretzky also discusses his youth, his family life, and his marriage to a Hollywood actress. 1990. Hardball: A Season in the Projects RC 38559 by Daniel Coyle read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Chicago's Cabrini-Green may be the worst low-rent housing development in the United States. The children have become inured to the sounds of gunshots and gang wars. In 1991 two men--one white, one black--with the support of several major corporations, set up a Little League. Coyle follows the First Chicago Near North Kikuyus through a year that sees them make it to the championships, in spite of the daily violence surrounding them. Violence and some strong language. 1993. Haunts of the Black Masseur: The Swimmer as Hero RC 37162 by Charles Sprawson read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes The swimming habits of various writers and artists throughout history (Johann Goethe, Lord Byron, Thomas Eakins, Tennessee Williams, and many more) and the swimming references that appeared in their work provide much of Sprawson's paean to the sport. The history of swimming, with emphasis on the British, is also discussed, as are some unusual record holders and the author's own swimming experiences. 1992. Joe Morgan: A Life in Baseball RC 38280 by Joe Morgan and David Falkner read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Autobiography of Cincinnati Reds second baseman whose twenty-year baseball career earned him countless awards, including induction into the Hall of Fame. Morgan chronicles his path from segregated minor leagues in the South and moves that placed him on three major league teams before he became part of the Big Red Machine and the foursome that included Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose. Strong language. 1993. No Limits RC 37752 by Harry C. Cordellos and Janet Wells read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Cordellos avoided sports in his youth because of failing sight and a heart murmur. His attitude changed when he was introduced to water skiing through an orientation center. Now considered the most highly conditioned blind athlete in the world by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, director of Cooper Aerobics Center, Dallas, fifty-three-year-old Cordellos holds a master's degree in physical education and lectures widely. 1993. Rare Air: Michael on Michael RC 38006 by Michael Jordan read by Robert Sams 1 cassette In a conversational manner retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls shares his life and extraordinary career. Chapter titles include "Pregame," "Family," and "Playoffs." For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1993. Ten Million Steps: The Incredible Journey of Paul Reese, Who Ran across America--a Marathon a Day for 124 Days--at Age Seventy-three RC 37672 by Paul Reese and Joe Henderson read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Paul Reese had run more than 103,000 miles before his wife, Elaine, retired and agreed to help him fulfill his dream of running across the country. Elaine and an RV provided Paul with homebaked snacks and water every few miles and a place to sleep and write this journal at night. They took no days off during the journey. 1993. The Whole Ten Yards RC 37789 by Frank Gifford and Harry Waters read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Gifford's long NFL career earned him a place in the Hall of Fame in 1977. His looks earned him modeling and acting jobs. And a combination of the two contributed to a long, successful career as a sports broadcaster. He discusses these facets and his personal life. Gifford, the husband of the much-younger television host Kathie Lee, has grown children as well as two younger offspring. Some strong language. 1993. The Twentieth Century Treasury of Sports RC 38342 edited by Al and Brian Silverman read by Erik Sandvold 6 cassettes Literature and sports journalism compiled by a former editor of _Sport_ magazine and his son. Selections are collected from novelists interested in sports, such as an essay by William Faulkner on the Kentucky Derby; athletes with a story of their own, such as an article by Gene Tunney on fights with Jack Dempsey; and tributes from sports fans, such as a poem by James Dickey on football. 1992. Stage and Screen +Ann-Margret: My Story RC 38863 by Ann-Margret and Todd Gold read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Nominated twice for an Academy Award, Ann-Margret has sung, danced, and acted in movies, on television, and on stage including (at the age of fifty) a performance with the Rockettes. After a brief romance with Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret married actor Roger Smith. She discusses how they remained together despite her battle with alcohol, a serious accident, and negative press about their relationship. Bestseller 1994. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: My Story RC 39298 by Annette Funicello and Patricia Romanowski read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Annette Funicello began her career as one of Walt Disney's Mouseketeers on _The Mickey Mouse Club_ television program, which debuted in 1955 when Annette was twelve. She went on to become a singer and starred in beach party movies with Frankie Avalon. Then, except for a few appearances, Annette retired from show business to raise a family. In 1987, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 1994. Jack's Life: A Biography of Jack Nicholson RC 38281 by Patrick McGilligan read by Ronald B. Meyer 4 cassettes Author of _George Cukor: A Double Life (RC 35555)_ and other books about the movies portrays a film star who has been in show business for forty years. Lacking the cooperation of Nicholson, McGilligan was obliged to rely on interviews and research to complete his portrait of the actor. In the process, the author unearthed facts previously unknown even to the actor. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. John Wayne, My Father RC 37804 by Aissa Wayne and Steve Delsohn read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The oldest daughter of John Wayne's third marriage offers this candid memoir of her screen-legend father. She chronicles the life of John Wayne from his birth in 1907 to his death of lung cancer in 1979. She contrasts Wayne's towering, macho screen image with the real-life person, describing her own mixed feelings toward her father and revealing a complex, yet loving portrait. Some strong language. 1991. Judy Garland: The Secret Life of an American Legend RC 37900 by David Shipman read by John Stratton 4 cassettes The author, drawing heavily on remembrances by show business associates and friends, reveals the private life of one of Hollywood's most popular and multitalented performers. Shipman delves into family history, Garland's vaudeville debut as Frances "Baby" Gumm, the MGM years, her tumultuous romances, and the addictions that ultimately ended her career and her life. Strong language. 1992. +The Kid Stays in the Picture RC 38869 by Robert Evans read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Evans was head of Paramount Pictures in the 1960s and 1970s when the studio produced such movies as _The Godfather_ and _Rosemary's Baby_. But even before that period, Evans lived a celebrity-studded life, as an actor and as a spokesman for his brother's design firm, Evan-Picone. He describes the projects, scandals, and women that peppered his career. Evans returned to producing with _Sliver_. Strong language. Bestseller 1994. Leni Riefenstahl: A Memoir RC 37650 by Leni Riefenstahl read by Suzanne Toren 5 cassettes Self-portrait of the German filmmaker, screenwriter, photographer, director, producer, painter, dancer, and actress. Riefenstahl was also a friend of Hitler, although she refutes countless claims of Nazi collaboration. This account reveals her determination and describes her success in several different careers, as she overcomes controversy and professional jealousy. 1987. +Star Trek Memories RC 37629 by William Shatner and Chris Kreski read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes William Shatner, known to "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk of the starship _Enterprise_, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the original "Star Trek" television series that ran from 1966 to 1969. Gathering his memories with those of other cast members, writers, and technicians, Shatner shares anecdotes of writing, filming, and producing the fledgling series that became a cultural phenomenon. Bestseller 1993. Will Rogers: A Biography RC 38104 by Ben Yagoda read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Life of a cowboy vaudevillian whose career progressed to radio, phonograph records, a newspaper column, and motion pictures. Rogers, part Cherokee, who claimed he never met a man he didn't like, shaped himself into a figure so beloved that all of America mourned his untimely death in 1935. Will Rogers's political commentary--replete with humor, bad grammar, and spelling errors--catapulted the high school dropout to national celebrity. 1993. Travel An Adirondack Passage: The Cruise of the Canoe _Sairy Gamp_ RC 39207 by Christine Jerome read by Pat McDermott 2 cassettes In 1988, on vacation in the Adirondacks, Christine Jerome was forced inside by bad weather. Her visit to the Adirondack Museum and the canoe _Sairy Gamp_, in which George Washington Sears had journeyed through the Adirondacks more than 100 years earlier, inspired Jerome's 1990 trip with her husband retracing Sears's path. She provides a social and natural history of the region as well as a biography of Sears. 1994. Around the World in Seventy-two Days: The Race between Pulitzer's Nellie Bly and _Cosmopolitan_'s Elizabeth Bisland RC 37865 by Jason Marks read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes As a publicity stunt, two women reporters set out separately in 1889 with the intention of circling the globe in fewer than eighty days. Nelly Bly became famous for her seventy-two-day journey; Elizabeth Bisland took seventy-six days and was relegated to obscurity. Marks recounts the adventures of each woman in alternating chapters. 1993. Balancing Acts: Essays RC 37799 by Edward Hoagland read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Collection of twenty-five essays, part memoir and part travel guide, which Hoagland indicates reflect "the notion that pressed upon me hardest at the time." In his title essay, Hoagland explains that his best trips are those that have been impromptu. He writes on travels to places ranging from Alaska, Yemen, and Africa to the Okefenokee Swamp. 1992. Balkan Ghosts: A Journey through History RC 37464 by Robert D. Kaplan read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes The author combines travel through Balkan countries with a historical backdrop to create an image of the Bulgarians, Greeks, Romanians, Croats, and Serbs who have resumed centuries-old struggles after the fall of communism. Carrying a pack of old travel books, Kaplan explores monasteries, cathedrals, battlefields, cemeteries, and monuments and talks with peasants and politicians to complete his picture. 1993. A Cat Abroad: The Further Adventures of Norton, the Cat Who Went to Paris, and His Human RC 37530 by Peter Gethers read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Sequel to _The Cat Who Went to Paris (RC 34131)_. Gethers and his Scottish Fold cat Norton go on tour--Gethers signing books and Norton holding court for his growing fan club. The duo and their friend Janis then embark on a year-long visit to France. "Le chat" Norton continues to be showered with attention, both in France and on side trips to Italy and Holland. Some strong language. 1993. The Coast: A Journey down the Atlantic Shore RC 37722 by Joseph J. Thorndike read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A series of travelogs trace the East Coast of the United States. The author combines a walking tour from Quoddy Head, Maine, southward to the Florida Keys; reflections on what the shoreline was and what it has become; impressions of places he has formed from the writings and paintings of others; an examination of problems; and a chronicle of what is being done to preserve the land, the sea, and the wildlife. 1993. Exit into History: A Journey through the New Eastern Europe RC 38561 by Eva Hoffman read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes The author chronicles two trips to her native Poland and nearby Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria; the first in 1990, shortly after the Berlin Wall came down, and the other a year later, prior to the outbreak of hostilities in Yugoslavia. Hoffman relays stories of coping during and after communism, introduces new leaders, describes cultures in transition, and creates a kaleidoscope of places. 1993. Going Back to Bisbee RC 36851 by Richard Shelton read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Tucson professor and poet Shelton relives memories and soaks up the desert ambience as he drives to the southeastern Arizona town of Bisbee. Enthralled by the desert during his 1950s stint at Fort Huachuca, Shelton spent the next two years teaching in the nearby mining town of Bisbee. He recounts the town's colorful history, its transition from mining to arts and tourism, and the characters and experiences he encountered during his stay. Some strong language. 1992. Handicapped in Walt Disney World: A Guide for Everyone RC 37975 by Peter Smith read by Dave Jackson 2 cassettes An unofficial guide to the popular entertainment center for tourists in Florida. The author, who is a paraplegic, focuses his attention mainly on the needs of physically disabled people, identifying potential problems and describing how to deal with them. He makes suggestions for planning the trip, including travel options and accommodations, and he offers advice on the accessibility of specific attractions. 1993. The Heart of the Sky: Travels among the Maya RC 37765 by Peter Canby read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes The author spent three years studying the Mayan people and walked, bused, and thumbed his way across Mexico and Central America learning about them. Canby's account is mainly of the contemporary Maya, though he provides historical information where pertinent. He stresses the Mayan worship system and shows how the Maya have maintained their culture in spite of conquerors' efforts to change them. Some strong language. 1992. Highway 50: Ain't That America RC 37750 by Jim Lilliefors read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes During the 1950s, U.S. Route 50 was touted as "America's Central Pleasure Route." For years, Lilliefors had driven under the sign in Ocean City, Maryland, that announced "Sacramento, California--3,073 miles." And one warm spring morning he took to that road, rather than the one to work. He describes travels, people, and adventures as he followed a road originally mapped by George Washington and the westbound pioneers. Some strong language. 1993. Horry and the Waccamaw RC 37019 by Franklin Burroughs read by Jeff Halberstadt 2 cassettes Inspired by reading a long-ago account of a similar trip, essayist Burroughs decided in 1985 to canoe down the Waccamaw River through his birthplace of Horry County, South Carolina. He laces his description of the six-day journey and the stories of the characters he meets along the way with anecdotes from his own family history in Horry County. 1992. In Search of Genghis Khan RC 36842 by Tim Severin read by Ronald B. Meyer 2 cassettes The explorer and travel writer chronicles his horseback trip across Mongolia, retracing the twelfth-century route of Genghis Khan and his horde. Severin describes the wild, untamed expanses of Mongolia that, despite the years of Communist rule, have changed little since the time of Genghis Khan. Historical anecdotes as well as descriptions of nomadic herders, exotic traditions, and austere people pepper the narrative. 1991. Journey to the Vanished City: The Search for a Lost Tribe of Israel RC 37923 by Tudor Parfitt read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Historian-adventurer follows up a previous visit to South Africa by locating the Lemba, black Africans who say they are Jews originating in a place called Sena. Parfitt is intrigued by their customs such as food prohibitions and their claims to have spoken Hebrew and to have helped build Great Zimbabwe. His attempt to unravel their mystery and find Sena takes him as far as the coast of Tanzania. 1992. Kayaking the Full Moon: A Journey down the Yellowstone River to the Soul of Montana RC 38571 by Steve Chapple read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Chapple, fed up with life in San Francisco, decided to return to his roots in Montana. In August 1991 he, his wife, and their two sons began their adventure. They traveled the 671 miles of the Yellowstone and found two Montanas--the old, where natives teach youth to appreciate their heritage, and the new, where people have summer homes and appear unconcerned for the environment. 1993. King of the Road: The Beginner's Guide to RV Travel; everything You Need to Know to Plan, Take, and Enjoy an RV Trip RC 39337 by Ted Pollard read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Pollard begins by stating that traveling in an RV (recreational vehicle) is for everyone, including children, persons with medical problems, and the physically challenged. He makes recommendations on types of RVs to buy or rent and offers safety and trip-planning tips on topics such as packing, cooking, and handling emergencies. 1993. The Last Old Place: A Search through Portugal RC 37916 by Datus C. Proper read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Travel writer Jan Morris describes this book as "an easy friendship between a man and a nation." The man, Proper, spent years in the land wedged between the Atlantic and Spain. This account follows the path of the author and Adriano, his Portuguese friend, providing descriptions of places and people, and more about the myriad activities, buildings, history, and food that give Portugal its distinctive character. 1992. Miles Away: A Walk across France RC 38191 by Miles Morland read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes In 1989 Miles Morland gave up his high-pressure job in the London office of a Wall Street firm--with no specific plans for the future. His wife Guislaine, whom he had divorced and remarried, suggested they walk across southern France. Morland recounts their preparations for the trip, their blistering trek, the French history they learned, the side trips they made, and their delight in being together. Some strong language. 1992. Miles from Nowhere: Tales from America's Contemporary Frontier RC 39101 by Dayton Duncan read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes In 1890 America's frontier was pronounced closed. But in 1990, there were still 132 counties with fewer than two people per square mile. Duncan traveled these areas in his truck _Conestoga_ and offers pictures of people such as Margaret Stafford, eighty-four, who had no electricity or running water; Jerry McComb, UPS driver, whose route was as big as Connecticut; and a priest who covered 200 miles every Sunday. 1993. Native Stranger: A Black American's Journey into the Heart of Africa RC 38037 by Eddy L. Harris read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Stressing that he does not consider himself African, Harris, a black American writer, still has enough curiosity about the continent to spend a year traveling through it. The experience, for the most part, is not a pleasant one. At the journey's end a frustrated Harris thanks a white man for the fact that his ancestors had taken Harris's away from Africa. 1992. Nine Faces of Kenya RC 38481 compiled by Elspeth Huxley read by Laura Giannarelli 5 cassettes Anthology explores aspects of Kenya, the African country once ruled by the Portuguese and the British. The nine faces of the title refer to such topics as wildlife, settlers, exploration, travel, environment, hunting, lifestyles, wars, and legend and poetry. Huxley contributes to this portrait, adds stories and poems by native peoples, and includes selections by other writers, such as Richard Leakey and Karen Blixen, known as Isak Dinesen. 1990. Road Scholar: Coast to Coast Late in the Century RC 38415 by Andrei Codrescu read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Asked to film his impressions of America on a cross-country tour, Romanian-born poet and National Public Radio commentator Codrescu was eager to oblige but first had to learn to drive. In a red Cadillac convertible, purchased in New Orleans, he headed to New York City. From there he steered westward, talking with people mostly on the fringe and recording his observations in prose and poetry. Some strong language. 1993. The Roads Taken: Travels through America's Literary Landscapes RC 37512 by Fred Setterberg read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette As Setterberg sat swapping stories about Jack Kerouac with a young cousin, he knew he had to get out and see the America he had been reading about for years--the country that stood between his books and the real world outside. He visits the lonesome Texas of Larry McMurtry; Willa Cather's hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Zora Neale Hurston's New Orleans; and Maine, where he searches for Henry David Thoreau's elusive moose. 1993. Slowly down the Ganges RC 37771 by Eric Newby read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes During the winter of 1963-1964 Eric Newby and his wife, Wanda, journeyed down the Ganges River, from where it enters the Plains of India to the Sandheads where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. Not the longest of rivers, the Ganges is important because it is sacred to millions of Hindus, who call it "Ganga Ma," Mother Ganges. This is the account of that journey, its frustrations, and its joys. 1966. Stalin's Nose: Travels around the Bloc RC 37669 by Rory MacLean read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes MacLean planned to travel and write a book. But his uncle died, and suddenly his journey across eastern Europe included his Aunt Zita and her pet pig, Winston. As they motor from town to town by a circuitous route, the tangled threads of the family history slowly unwind. They meet the "Angel of Prague," are given a piece of Stalin's nose, have a picnic at Auschwitz, and meet Lenin's embalmer. 1992. Wheels and Waves: A Cruise, Ferry, River, and Canal Barge Guide for the Physically Handicapped RC 37601 by Genie and George Aroyan read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A high door sill for keeping water out is just one of the barriers to shipboard travel for those with physical handicaps. The authors (one well-traveled and paraplegic) give data about which cruises and boats (from large ships to small sailboats) are accommodating. They note the size of passageways, the availability of elevators and "handicapped" cabins, and the need for an attendant. 1993. Zephyr: Tracking a Dream across America RC 39147 by Henry Kisor read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes From Chicago to Oakland aboard the _California Zephyr_. Since 1949, except for a 1970-to-1982 hiatus, this streamlined passenger train has run daily, scheduled to reach the mountains during daylight hours. Kisor's chronicle moves from privileged observation of the crew at work to conversation with fellow passengers, stopping to insert philosophical, historical, technical, and--above all--visual impressions. 1994. Zero Three Bravo: Solo across America in a Small Plane RC 37537 by Mariana Gosnell read by K.D. Henry 3 cassettes Promising herself to use only small airports if possible, fly low where sensible, and not to fly at night, Gosnell sets off on her three-month solo trip across the United States in the small 1950 Luscombe airplane she bought for $3,100. People she meets on the trip usually concur with one airport manager's view: "You don't make money at an airport, but you sure meet a lot of notable people." The title is her radio ID. 1993. U.S. History The Age of Federalism RC 38150 by Stanley Elkins and Eric McKitrick read by Ralph Lowenstein 9 cassettes A comprehensive analysis of the twelve-year period leading up to Jefferson's presidency. Surveys the major problems faced by the founding fathers concerning diplomatic, political, economic, military, and cultural issues. And the authors consider the human side of these same individuals who, while creating a new country, were also learning to cope with each other and problems in Europe. 1993. Battlefield: Farming a Civil War Battleground RC 37880 by Peter Svenson read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Soon after purchasing their forty acres of land in Cross Keys, Virginia, Svenson and his wife realized they were living on a Civil War battlefield that played an important part in Jackson's Shenandoah Valley campaign. As Svenson recounts his house- and barn-building tales, along with accounts of repairing tractors and baking his own bread, he interweaves stories about the battles that took place on his land. 1992. Brave Companions: Portraits in History RC 37179 by David McCullough read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes This collection of seventeen essays covers persons from various walks of life--some well known and others not so famous--each involved in active discovery. Included are scientists, writers, lawyers, and artists. The author also includes a portrait of Washington, D.C., for him a wonderful historical city. 1992. Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK RC 38062 by Gerald Posner read by Rick Foucheux 4 cassettes An investigative reporter/lawyer examines the evidence, literature, and theories about President Kennedy's assassination, the life of Oswald, and the opportunities of Jack Ruby. He explores the findings of numerous investigations (including the Warren Commission and the House Select Committee), testimonies, and technological enhancements of evidence and concludes that Oswald acted alone. Bestseller 1993. Chaining the Hudson: The Fight for the River in the American Revolution RC 38520 by Lincoln Diamant read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The author chronicles the struggle to gain control of the Hudson River. The waterway was vital to the British, who counted on their naval superiority and their ability to land troops where they were needed. It was equally essential to the Americans, whose ingenuity produced innovative weapons that in turn won them the upper hand in what is now called "psychological warfare." 1989. The Coming Fury: The Centennial History of the Civil War, Volume 1 RC 37718 by Bruce Catton read by Art Metzler 4 cassettes (Reissue) Chronicles the break between the North and the South leading up to the Civil War, from the Democratic Convention in Charleston, South Carolina, in late April 1860 to the first battle at Bull Run, Virginia, in July 1861. Followed by _Terrible Swift Sword (RC 31417)_ and _Never Call Retreat (RC 31429)_. 1961. Continental America, 1800-1867: The Shaping of America; a Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History, Volume 2 RC 38183 by D.W. Meinig read by Art Metzler 6 cassettes Sequel to _Atlantic America (RC 24985)_ in a series exploring geographical influences on American history. In this volume, Meinig discusses the expansion of the United States (especially with the Louisiana Purchase), the population, the economy, and the conflict leading to the Civil War. 1993. Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer RC 38055 by John Mack Faragher read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Biography of a frontiersman whose accomplishments have been the subject of conflicting legends for more than two centuries. Faragher draws on Boone's autobiographical accounts of his adventures, the public record, folklore, and the writings of nineteenth-century historians. Acknowledging his debt to sources, the author questions suspicious facts and explores the social milieu of the period that helped to create the folk hero. 1992. The Destructive War: William Tecumseh Sherman, Stonewall Jackson, and the Americans RC 37219 by Charles Royster read by Art Metzler 4 cassettes Examines how Americans became involved in civil war, what they expected to gain from it, and their understanding about what they had done. The author contends that generals on both sides envisioned the total destruction of their opponent from the beginning, contrary to the limited-conflict version sometimes advanced by historians. Winner of the Bancroft Prize. 1991. A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America RC 37361 by Ronald Takaki read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes Professor of ethnic studies traces American history from non-Anglo perspectives, beginning with Native Americans and including Africans, Russian Jews, Japanese, Irish, Chinese, and Latinos. Takaki discusses the exploitation of immigrants in the development of the American economy, and he relates the problems of minorities in continuing ethnic and racial misunderstandings, making a case for education on the subject. 1993. The Frontiersmen: A Narrative RC 39059 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 6 cassettes (Reissue) Covers the period from just before the American Revolution until shortly after the War of 1812 and gives a narrative history of the conquest and settlement of the Northwest Territory and Kentucky. Follows the life of Simon Kenton, frontiersman; others involved are Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Tecumseh, Mad Anthony Wayne, and William Henry Harrison. 1967. The Last Best Hope of Earth: Abraham Lincoln and the Promise of America RC 38179 by Mark E. Neely Jr. read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and history professor, Neely focuses this companion to the 1993-1994 Huntington Library exhibit of original Lincoln materials on the half-decade (1860-1865) that he believes made Lincoln's life memorable. He stresses the important role politics played for the man who ran for office before choosing a possible alternate career. 1993. +The Last Brother RC 37324 by Joe McGinniss read by Bob Butz 4 cassettes Controversial account of Ted, the youngest and only surviving son of Joe and Rose Kennedy. The author acknowledges that he had only one brief interview and a handful of even briefer conversations with the subject of this unauthorized biography. McGinniss's story is, by his own account, drawn from published sources and quotations that represent what he believes to have been spoken. Bestseller 1993. The Lees of Virginia: Seven Generations of an American Family RC 37173 by Paul C. Nagel read by John Rayburn 3 cassettes The author provides a selective genealogical history of the Lee family beginning with Richard and Anne's arrival in Virginia in 1640 and continuing to General Robert E. Lee. Nagel sketches historical background throughout the two centuries and sorts through the complex relationships of this much intermarried family, highlighting members who gained prominence in politics and the military. 1990. Let Me Be Free: The Nez Perce Tragedy RC 37172 by David Lavender read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Whites gradually infiltrated the northwestern homelands of the Nez Perces. For a long while the visitors were welcome as "hospitality [was] more in line with the Nez Perce tradition than was violence," but this changed in the mid-1800s when the whites backed out of a promise to never take the Nez Perce land. The following confrontation led to 700 Nez Perce fleeing for their lives, and, Lavender says, more lies. Violence. 1992. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The First Complete, Unexpurgated Text RC 38793 by Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Editor Harold Holzer asserts that remarks by Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in an 1858 U.S. Senate contest have been obscured and distorted through partisanship and editorial duplicity. Now Holzer sets the record straight with exact transcriptions of the opponents' seven confrontations, supplemented by an introduction and notes on the climate of opinion just before the Civil War. 1993. Lincoln, the War President: The Gettysburg Lectures; Essays by Robert V. Bruce, James M. McPherson, David Brion Davis, Carl N. Degler, Kenneth M. Stampp, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., Gabor S. Boritt RC 39291 edited by Gabor S. Boritt read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Essays by historians commemorating the Gettysburg Address. Each of these seven essayists views Lincoln the commander-in-chief from a different perspective. One compares Lincoln to Franklin Roosevelt; another examines Lincoln's paradoxical nature. 1992. The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson: With a New Preface RC 38380 by Daniel J. Boorstin read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Originally published in 1948. A reconstruction of the intellectual milieu of Thomas Jefferson, in which the author examines Jefferson's writings and those of the philosophers and scientists who were members of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Included in that group were Benjamin Franklin, David Rittenhouse, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Rush, and Joseph Priestly. 1993. The Mohicans of Stockbridge RC 39143 by Patrick Frazier read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes A Library of Congress specialist on North American Indians provides an account of the Mohicans from 1735 to 1785. He discusses their relationship with Dutch and New England settlers, their service in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, and their acceptance of Christianity in the Massachusetts community of Stockbridge. They became known as Stockbridge Indians and lost their identity as Mohicans. 1992. Native Roots: How the Indians Enriched America RC 37165 by Jack Weatherford read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Believing that Americans still "do not adequately know where [they] are," in the sense that ancient cultural roots are not acknowledged, anthropologist Weatherford describes how the ways of Native Americans throughout history have shaped what is now modern America. He also points out problems that have occurred when ancient practices (such as methods of controlling forests and prairies with fire) have not been adopted. 1991. Over the Earth I Come: The Great Sioux Uprising of 1862 RC 37764 by Duane Schultz read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In the summer of 1862 the Minnesota Sioux attack their neighboring white settlers. The vicious uprising is not unprovoked: The tribe has received ongoing unfair treatment by the government and traders and now faces near-starvation because of a late annuity payment. During an argument over whether they should steal a farmer's eggs, four braves dare each other to shoot him, and the war begins. Violence. 1992. The Presidency of James Earl Carter, Jr. RC 37237 by Burton I. Kaufman read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Kaufman asserts the Carter presidency was mediocre rather than a failure. He believes Carter was naive and interested in what he saw as right for the American people rather than what political action groups wanted. Kaufman discusses problems with Carter's cabinet as well as some of his achievements--especially the Camp David accords of 1978. 1993. President Kennedy: Profile of Power RC 37423 by Richard Reeves read by Peter Johnson 6 cassettes Examines President Kennedy's use of power from the day before his inauguration in January 1961 until the day of his assassination in November 1963. Based on previously unavailable records, Reeves's account gives the reader a behind-the-scenes look at the presidency and at Kennedy's responses to crises at home and abroad. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993. Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara RC 36767 by Deborah Shapley read by Mitzi Friedlander 6 cassettes Portrait of one of President Kennedy's "best and brightest." The author traces McNamara's roots from his California birth through Berkeley. She shows how later, armed with a degree from the Harvard Business School, he ran the Ford Motor Company, the Department of Defense, and the World Bank. But, according to Shapley, it is McNamara's controversial role in the Vietnam War that has left an imprint on the public's mind. 1993. The Promise of the New South: Life after Reconstruction RC 37783 by Edward L. Ayers read by Mitzi Friedlander 6 cassettes Comprehensive overview of the southern United States in the late nineteenth century. Professor Ayers draws on a broad range of historical research, exploring the human conflict caused by what had passed and what was to come--economically, politically, and socially. 1992. Ralph Bunche: An American Life RC 37778 by Brian Urquhart read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes Drawing on Bunche's private papers and personal knowledge gained as his assistant at the United Nations (UN), Urquhart presents the life and career of the statesman who negotiated the 1949 armistice that ended the first Arab-Israeli War--and netted him the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize. The grandson of a former slave, Bunche earned degrees from UCLA and Harvard, taught at Howard, and helped found the UN, where he served from 1950 until his death in 1971. 1993. Rising in the West: The True Story of an "Okie" Family from the Great Depression through the Reagan Years RC 37747 by Dan Morgan read by Randy Atcher 5 cassettes In 1934, sixteen men, women, and children set off for "Californy" in Oca Tatham's pickup truck. Oca didn't let the "Okie" reputation hold him back. With a motto of "buy low, sell high" he began to peddle (potatoes, old ovens, plots of land) and became more and more successful. Morgan traces four generations of the transplanted fundamentalist family. 1992. Sapelo's People: A Long Walk into Freedom RC 39252 by William S. McFeely read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Story of sixty-seven African American descendants of slaves living in a village on a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of this study of the inhabitants of Hog Hammock, as the community is known, refers to his work as a "meditation on race." McFeely traces the history of Sapelo's people, of whom he claims to have become "exceedingly fond." 1994. A Short History of the American Revolution RC 38065 by James L. Stokesbury read by Ben Mast 2 cassettes Describes and interprets the American Revolution from the perspective of both the Americans and the British. Stokesbury begins with the series of conflicts that eventually ignited the war in Lexington. His account continues with a survey of the military and political events and the social issues that complicated the cause over a course of eight years, turning the thirteen colonies into independent, united states. 1991. A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumseh RC 36764 by Allan W. Eckert read by Lou Harpenau 8 cassettes The five-time Pulitzer Prize nominee chronicles the life and times of the great eighteenth-century Shawnee leader. Written in the form of a novel, this narrative biography details Tecumseh's birth in 1768, his early life as a proficient hunter and respected warrior, his heroic efforts to unite all Indian tribes against the encroaching white men, and his death in battle in 1813. 1992. The Spanish Frontier in North America RC 36770 by David J. Weber read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes A history professor reviews Spanish exploration and colonization in North America during a three-hundred-year span that saw the forging of a Spanish empire from Florida to California. Weber focuses on the diverse aims of the Spanish colonizers, their relations with Native Americans, their conflicts with the English and French, and the continuing legacy of the Spanish presence in the United States. 1992. A Spirited Resistance: The North American Indian Struggle for Unity, 1745-1815 RC 37751 by Gregory Evans Dowd read by Art Metzler 2 cassettes Dowd describes how the twin notions that Native Americans should identify with each other and that they should associate the British colonist with evil led to a nativist struggle for a unified front against the colonists' expansion. Although nativism failed, the factions within the tribes that were against the uprising fared no better--they too were forced west. 1992. What You Can Do for Your Country: An Oral History of the Peace Corps RC 38327 by Karen Schwarz read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Describing the Peace Corps as a modern-day myth that projects an idealized portrait of the American character, Schwarz provides testimonies of many of the Corps' 130,000 past volunteers to explore the reality behind this mystique. Forty percent of the workers did not complete their two-year stints, and some disagree that the agency is nonpolitical. The Peace Corps marked its twenty-fifth year in 1985. Some strong language. 1991. Wars America and Vietnam: The Elephant and the Tiger RC 37245 by Albert Marrin read by Art Metzler 2 cassettes The author provides a look at the war in Vietnam and its effects on both nations. Beginning with information on Vietnam and a brief biography of Ho Chi Minh, the author then describes war and its horrors. He exposes the brutality of both the North and South Vietnamese governments and proclaims the unrealistic expectations and decisions of America's presidents. Violence and some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1992. The Commandos: The Inside Story of America's Secret Soldiers RC 39046 by Douglas C. Waller read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Waller, defense and foreign policy correspondent for _Newsweek_, reports on the work of the more than 40,000 soldiers in the United States Special Operations Command. He spent time with four groups--Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALS, and Pave Low teams--as well as with former members of these special forces. He also discusses their involvement in Desert Storm. Some strong language and violence. 1994. Crusade in Europe RC 38189 by Dwight D. Eisenhower read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Military memoirs of the five-star general who led the Allied forces during America's involvement in World War II. Eisenhower's story begins with the planning, continues with accounts of the actual campaigns, and ends with his strategy for peace. In nontechnical language, the author documents his personal service, explains his differences with British and French leaders, and describes the role of the enlisted man on the battlefront. 1948. +D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II RC 38858 by Stephen E. Ambrose read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes From an interview with Supreme Commander General Eisenhower in 1964 through the recollections of hundreds of Allied and German veterans, a military historian reconstructs the most decisive day of World War II. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War RC 38451 by Misha Glenny read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A broadcaster and writer, familiar with the politics and languages of the former Yugoslavia and one who predicted war long before the Croatian and Slovenian factions declared independence in June 1991, chronicles the events that rekindled fires that had smoldered for decades. Glenny's eyewitness account combines historical and political analysis with portraits of leaders in the Balkan conflict. Some strong language. 1993. For Our Beloved Country: American War Diaries from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf RC 38167 edited by Speer Morgan and Greg Michalson read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes First-hand accounts from wars that Americans have fought. A farm boy joins the Continental Army and the fight for independence. During the Civil War, a young man enlists with the bugle corps. A nurse sails to Cuba to tend to yellow fever victims in the midst of the Spanish-American War. Other episodes are from World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. 1994. A History of Warfare RC 37567 by John Keegan read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Keegan, formerly a military historian at Sandhurst and now defense editor for a London newspaper, offers an account of armed conflict through the ages. He addresses the archaeological proofs of war, the impact of weaponry, the reasons why men fight, the various "warrior fraternities," and the circumstances that cause war. He concludes that global survival depends on people curbing their destructive tendencies. Bestseller 1993. The Norton Book of Modern War RC 37781 edited by Paul Fussell read by Fred Major 7 cassettes From the first "modern" war, World War I, to the Asian wars in Korea and Vietnam, poems, articles, letters, reminiscences, and fiction reflect the mood of each era. Pieces range from the 1914 letter of a Scottish soldier to his father and John Dos Passos's 1938 article "Room and Bath at the Hotel Florida" to "Redeployment," Howard Nemerov's poem of postwar speculation, and the Vietnam War memoirs of Ron Kovic and Tim O'Brien. Violence. 1991. Now Hear This: The Story of American Sailors in World War II RC 39301 by Edwin P. Hoyt read by Robert Murch 2 cassettes Hoyt states that the average sailor served throughout World War II without knowing what was really happening until he read about it. Drawing on letters, memos, journals, and interviews with sailors, Hoyt provides an account of how the war appeared to enlisted men. He includes stories of many men who never saw combat duty, such as laundrymen, cooks, mapmakers, and stevedores. 1993. Portrait of a Tragedy: America and the Vietnam War RC 37076 by James A. Warren read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The author begins this history of the Vietnam War with background information on Vietnam and a description of how the United States became involved there, stressing the political climate of the cold war. He then discusses the war, detailing military operations and their effects in Vietnam and the United States. He describes the anti-war movement and the legacy of the conflict. For high school and older readers. 1990. A Short History of World War I RC 39065 by James L. Stokesbury read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes (Reissue) A concise introductory narrative of the Great War. Drawing upon subsequent scholarship and expressing his own opinions candidly, the author moves across the theaters of the war and examines the political, diplomatic, and military aspects of the conflict. 1981. A Short History of World War II RC 39118 by James L. Stokesbury read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Traces the causes of World War II from the immediate aftermath of World War I and the several treaties made in 1919 through the rise of Hitler. The author goes on to chronicle the six-year battle that came to an end on the European front in May 1945 and in the Pacific three months later. Stokesbury ends his survey with winners and losers looking over a vastly changed world during the postwar years. 1980. Submarine: A Guided Tour inside a Nuclear Warship RC 37742 by Tom Clancy read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Bestselling author of military fiction gives a detailed description of nuclear attack submarines of the 1990s. After a brief history and explanation of building techniques and crew qualifications, Clancy goes aboard a 688I--"the finest SSN roaming the oceans today." He explains every aspect of the USS _Miami_ before moving on to tour a British vessel and provide updates on submarines throughout the world. Bestseller 1993. We Were Soldiers Once--and Young: Ia Drang, the Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam RC 38628 by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Lieutenant General Moore and Galloway, a journalist, focus on the first major ground battle of a war that lasted ten years. Drawing on their own experiences and those of other participants, they describe four days of combat waged by 450 men in the Ia Drang valley of Vietnam and provide their view of the impact of this war on a proud generation of soldiers. 1992. Where the Ashes Are: The Odyssey of a Vietnamese Family RC 38406 by Qui Duc Nguyen read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In 1968 Duc, nine, watched as his father was carried off by the Viet Cong and his mother was reduced to selling noodles in Ho Chi Minh City. Duc recounts the events his family experienced while his father was held captive, Duc's frustration with exile in the United States, and the reuniting of his family. Also included are poems written by his father while a prisoner. Some violence. 1994. +Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo RC 38076 by Zlata Filipovi read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Zlata begins this diary as a young schoolgirl preoccupied with piano lessons, homework, playing tennis, movie stars, friends, and family. That changes rapidly as shelling begins. Concern for grades vanishes with her school. Now daily life centers around finding the necessities of life, including a hiding place for the night, and Zlata grows angry as her childhood is stolen. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1994. The West The Eagle Bird: Mapping a New West RC 37582 by Charles F. Wilkinson read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Collection of essays by an environmental lawyer that discuss society's changing values concerning natural resources. Wilkinson addresses issues such as cattle grazing, damming of rivers, declining salmon runs, and public access to national forests. He also points out conflicts that occur between such groups as loggers and miners and those interested in the conservation of the natural world. 1992. "It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own": A History of the American West RC 36769 by Richard White read by Ray Foushee 6 cassettes Historian White's title refers to a perceived attitude over the past few centuries of those who chose to settle in the West. White's view is not the romanticized history portrayed in many novels and movies. From Spanish slaving expeditions in the sixteenth century to the growth of the twentieth-century metropolis, he describes what he believes was sacrificed with each wave of "progress." 1991. Miles from Nowhere: Tales from America's Contemporary Frontier RC 39101 by Dayton Duncan read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes In 1890 America's frontier was pronounced closed. But in 1990, there were still 132 counties with fewer than two people per square mile. Duncan traveled these areas in his truck _Conestoga_ and offers pictures of people such as Margaret Stafford, eighty-four, who had no electricity or running water; Jerry McComb, UPS driver, whose route was as big as Connecticut; and a priest who covered 200 miles every Sunday. 1993. Under Western Skies: Nature and History in the American West RC 37756 by Donald Worster read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Worster, an environmental historian of the American West, is interested in "the history of people interacting with nature on the North American continent." Dismissing the agrarian myth of "a simple, rural people coming into a western country and creating there a peaceful productive life," Worster's eleven essays discuss aspects of what he refers to as the new western history. 1992. Women Are We Winning Yet? How Women Are Changing Sports and Sports Are Changing Women RC 38450 by Mariah Burton Nelson read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Journalist and former professional basketball player surveys women in the sports world. Interviewing athletes, coaches, and sports psychologists, Nelson discusses areas of discrepancy in training between boys and girls, such as funding of school sports programs; exclusion of girls from certain sports; and prevailing attitudes about femininity, sexuality, and sports. Some strong language. 1991. The Complete Guide to Women's Health: Second Revised Edition RC 36628 by Bruce D. and Carroll A. Shephard read by Kerry Cundiff 6 cassettes First published in 1982. This revised edition deals with health strategies for women, birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual issues, menopause, drugs, reproductive system diseases, and surgery. The authors emphasize the maintenance of good health at all ages and the need to become an informed health consumer aware of one's options. Concludes with the meaning of common symptoms. 1990. Gal: A True Life RC 39503 by Ruthie Bolton read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes A young African American tells in unsparing detail her struggle to overcome a legacy of abuse. Born in 1961 when her mother was only thirteen, the author was reared by her grandmother and stepgrandfather, Daddy, who called her Gal. While enjoying an honorable naval career, Daddy was a sadistic monster who beat Gal's grandmother to death and then savagely abused Gal and her six young aunts left in his care. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. The Late Show: A Semiwild but Practical Survival Plan for Women over 50 RC 37286 by Helen Gurley Brown read by Molly Wise 3 cassettes At sixty-four, _Cosmopolitan_ editor Brown, not happy about inevitable aging, was urged by her therapist to write a book for women who feel the same way. Her opinions on the roles of sex, clothes, diet, exercise, cosmetic surgery, hair products, and makeup in the "older" woman's life are supplemented by advice from other celebrities. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Life Notes: Personal Writing by Contemporary Black Women RC 39162 edited by Patricia Bell-Scott read by Gail Nelson 3 cassettes An anthology devoted to the personal thoughts and musings of contemporary black women in the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean. Women from all walks of life--activists, educators, lawyers, students, homemakers, and artists--write about a wide range of topics including love, loss, abortion, rape, incest, illness, racism, and apartheid. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. The Morning After: Sex, Fear, and Feminism on Campus RC 37682 by Katie Roiphe read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette As a student at Harvard and Princeton, Roiphe realized that a new concept was being born regarding sexual conduct on campus. Women were beginning to adopt the standards by which their mothers and grandmothers lived. Roiphe questions the phenomena of date rape, hate speeches, and Take Back the Night marches, indicating that she believes much of this has been blown out of proportion. 1993. Next Time, She'll Be Dead: Battering and How to Stop It RC 38272 by Ann Jones read by Molly Wise 2 cassettes A study of the institutions and attitudes that foster the problem of domestic violence in America. The author cites cases that show that women are deprived of their right to freedom from physical harm. She suggests what the media, the schools, the churches, the legal system, the healthcare system, and all citizens can do to end the violence and to ensure zero tolerance for men who perpetrate such crimes. Violence. 1994. On Familiar Terms: A Journey across Cultures RC 38667 by Donald Keene read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes An American scholar chronicles his lifelong fascination with the culture and literature of Japan. Born in New York and deeply affected by both his family and the external events of the 1930s, the author explains how he gravitated toward Asian studies in college and how his language skills proved useful during the Pacific campaigns in World War II. 1994. The Politics of Parenthood: Child Care, Women's Rights, and the Myth of the Good Mother RC 38165 by Mary Frances Berry read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes The author challenges the societal notion that mothers necessarily bear the primary obligations of child care. Berry argues that women who must work and women who choose to work will never have equal rights until this attitude changes. She traces patterns of child care from colonial days and points to the trend away from paternal responsibility for children's needs. 1993. Rights of Passage: How Women Can Find a New Freedom in Their Midyears RC 38675 by Elinor Lenz read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Lenz proclaims that middle age now allows women opportunities to free themselves from past burdens and anxieties and live in harmony with their inner selves. She describes how to tackle such concerns as caring for both aging parents and grown children, coping with disillusionment in marriage and sex, fighting ageism in the workplace, and preparing for retirement. 1992. Sexual Harassment RC 38792 by Elaine Landau read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette The author cites Anita Hill's testimony during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings, which thrust sexual harassment to the forefront of the news and the nation's awareness. She also examines the various forms that sexual harassment can take, discusses instances of harassment in work and school settings, and offers suggestions for handling harassment situations. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women RC 37500 by Elliot Liebow read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Retiring early because of illness, Liebow began volunteering in women's shelters in the Washington, D.C., area. Nine years later, he discusses the homeless women he met. Some are employed but can't rent because of low pay and bad credit ratings. Some are kicked out by their husbands, others lose good jobs, and still others have physical or mental problems. Notes from a few of the women are included. Some strong language. 1993. Women Lawyers: Rewriting the Rules RC 38547 by Mona Harrington read by Helen Harrelson 3 cassettes A Harvard Law School graduate of the 1950s surveys women from her alma mater to find out "what stands in the way of equal professional authority for women lawyers." Harrington devotes the last part of the book to an examination of how "women lawyers [are] using the authority they have to advance the equality of women generally." 1993. Written by Herself: Autobiographies of American Women; An Anthology RC 36222 edited by Jill Ker Conway read by Jill Ferris 6 cassettes Autobiographical excerpts collected by historian Conway focus on pivotal events in the lives of twenty-five remarkable American women. The contributors include writers, scientists, former slaves, and athletes, such as Maya Angelou, Margaret Mead, "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, and Harriet Ann Jacobs. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992. World History Benevolence and Betrayal: Five Italian Jewish Families under Fascism RC 37943 by Alexander Stille read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes The author writes about the experiences of several different Jewish families, based on interviews, diaries, and letters. Stille tells the stories of fascists and antifascists from Turin, of residents of the Roman ghetto, of the combined efforts of the Jewish community and the Catholic church in Genoa, and of a Jewish family from Ferrara that was deported to Germany. 1991. The Big Three: Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin in Peace and War RC 37161 by Robin Edmonds read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes The author examines the relationships among the Allied leaders at the end of World War II. With the opportunity to explore Soviet documents for the first time, Edmonds discusses the successes and failures of the fragile alliance from a new perspective. He reviews unresolved differences in the alliance that are responsible for a continuing nuclear threat and for territorial disputes. 1991. Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel: Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages RC 38124 by Frances and Joseph Gies read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes The Gieses debunk long-held myths about stagnation during the Middle Ages (roughly A.D. 500 to A.D. 1500) as they explore developments in areas such as textiles, shipbuilding, and printing. They conclude that Europe did not suddenly leap forward technologically during the Renaissance, and that many inventions resulted from scientific advances borrowed from other countries. 1994. Churchill: The End of Glory; a Political Biography RC 37485 by John Charmley read by Patrick Horgan 6 cassettes British historian's portrait of Churchill presents the English wartime leader in all his grandeur and all his shortcomings. Charmley divides his detailed analysis into the early years, when politics and military service vie for Churchill's attention; the period from World War I until the eve of World War II, when his political star fades; and the prolonged response to Hitler that Charmley finds objectionable. 1993. The Crisis Years: Kennedy and Khrushchev, 1960-1963 RC 37869 by Michael R. Beschloss read by Ken Kliban 6 cassettes Chronologically follows the relationship between John Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev through Kennedy's administration, concentrating on the major crises in Cuba and Berlin. Beschloss uses research sources not previously available to historians, including papers from the Kennedy Library and materials in the former Soviet Union. 1991. +Den of Lions: Memoirs of Seven Years RC 37321 by Terry A. Anderson read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Former correspondent's account of 2,454 days held hostage by Hezbollah, an Islamic terrorist organization. Anderson, aided by his then-fianc‚e Madeleine Bassil, chronicles the ordeal from the day he was mistaken for a spy and captured in Beirut, Lebanon, until the day he was released. He describes his own physical and mental abuse as well as the conditions of his fellow hostages. Some strong language. 1993. The Downing Street Years RC 39179 by Margaret Thatcher read by Patricia Kilgarriff 8 cassettes in 2 containers Memoirs of the grocer's daughter who became prime minister of Great Britain. Thatcher recounts her political life, beginning with the day the conservatives gained a majority in the House of Commons and she, as head of the party, was asked to form a new government. She speaks candidly of the members of her cabinet, her contacts with foreign leaders, efforts to reform the Tories, her pursuit of national interests, and her last days at Number Ten. Bestseller 1993. Europe in Our Time: A History, 1945-1992 RC 36766 by Walter Laqueur read by Art Metzler 5 cassettes A historian chronicles the political, social, and economic evolution of Europe from the beginnings of the Cold War in 1945 to the fall of Communism in 1989 to the emergence of a Western European Common Market in the 1990s. Critical periods such as German reunification, France after De Gaulle, Spain since Franco, the USSR under Gorbachev, and Eastern Europe after Communism are highlighted. 1992. An Evil Cradling RC 39010 by Brian Keenan read by Andy Chappell 3 cassettes Held hostage for four and a half years in Beirut, an Irish teacher describes how he dealt with the mental and physical abuse inflicted by his captors. First in solitary confinement and later in the company of other hostages, Keenan was determined to endure the maltreatment by the Shi'ite militiamen. He attributes his survival in part to his ability to explore the condition in which he found himself. Violence. 1992. The Fate of Hong Kong RC 38017 by Gerald Segal read by Molly Wise 2 cassettes Speculation on what will happen politically and economically to nearly six million people when they shed their colonial ties with Great Britain and become reunited with mainland China. Segal expects that educated people with the means will emigrate to Australia, Canada, and the United States. For those who remain, he sees a mixture of fear for their lives and for the future of capitalism, and hope for new opportunities. 1993. In Europe's Name: Germany and the Divided Continent RC 37859 by Timothy Garton Ash read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes Chronicles efforts to reunite a divided Europe, emphasizing West Germany's Ostpolitik, or Eastern policy, designed to end physical and political obstructions. Ash seeks to convince the reader that dismantling the Berlin Wall did not accomplish all that West German politicians had hoped. He claims that West Germany actually supported East Germany by paying billions for the release of political prisoners. 1993. Inventing the Middle Ages: The Lives, Works, and Ideas of the Great Medievalists of the Twentieth Century RC 36850 by Norman F. Cantor read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes The medievalist, professor, and author analyzes twentieth-century notions of what the Middle Ages were like and profiles the lives and works of the men who formed modern ideas of that period. Among those represented are C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Ernst Kantorowicz, Marc Bloch, David Knowles, Joseph Strayer, Frederic Maitland, and Erwin Panofsky. 1991. The Lessons of History RC 37463 by Michael Howard read by John Horton 2 cassettes A military historian reflects on changes brought about by nationalism, industrialization, and increased expectations as a result of mass communications and education. Looking for lessons for the future, Howard examines conflicts that led to war in the past. The initial essay deals with the problems of teaching history, the final one with the value of training in history on the development of character and judgment. 1991. Let the Sea Make a Noise: A History of the North Pacific from Magellan to MacArthur RC 39173 by Walter A. McDougall read by Ralph Lowenstein 7 cassettes Historian McDougall sets the stage for his massive history in a dream. He is writing the book while flying to Honolulu and falls asleep. In McDougall's dream, figures appear from different times in history and chat with him and among themselves. Their stories range from the sixteenth century to the present and from all reaches of the Pacific. Some strong language. 1993. Mother India: A Political Biography of Indira Gandhi RC 37212 by Pranay Gupte read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 marked the end of one woman's domination of the world's second most populous country. Gupte, a native of India, interprets the career of a woman he admits he is critical of. He shows Gandhi as committed to providing a better life for her people, but also as a leader who became self-centered and allowed corruption to enter her government. 1992. Nelson Mandela Speaks: Forging a Democratic Nonracial South Africa RC 38719 by Nelson Mandela read by John Horton 2 cassettes Selected speeches, interviews, and letters dating from Mandela's 1990 release from prison (after twenty-seven years) to the 1993 scheduling of nationwide elections for South Africans of all races. Includes the address given in Cape Town following his release from prison, a message to the Jewish community (1992), and a speech at an NAACP convention (1993). For senior high and older readers. 1993. No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends: An American Soldier Returns to Vietnam RC 38314 by Frederick Downs read by John Polk 3 cassettes Two decades after his first trip to Vietnam as a soldier, Downs was asked to return in his capacity as director of the Veterans Administration's Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. He was part of a humanitarian team created to ultimately improve MIA-POW negotiations. Downs's attitude toward these "people [he] had no respect for" changed during his five visits. Strong language. 1991. One Hundred Days: Napoleon's Road to Waterloo RC 37890 by Alan Schom read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Account of an epic historical drama: Napoleon's escape from exile on the island of Elba and his futile attempt to regain his imperial throne. Schom focuses on the human side of this story, including the emperor's personality, the role of Louis XVIII, the mood of the French people, and the insubordination of Napoleon's military officers, culminating with Waterloo and Napoleon's second abdication. 1992. Panama: The Whole Story RC 39145 by Kevin Buckley read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Analysis of what led to the December 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, known as "Operation Just Cause." A former _Newsweek_ correspondent explores the role of General Noriega; the involvement of William Casey and Oliver North; Panamanian politics; criminal activities, including drug trafficking, corruption, and murder; and how a seemingly endless array of catastrophes created this diplomatic disaster. 1991. The Rise and Fall of the House of Windsor RC 37913 by A.N. Wilson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes According to Queen Elizabeth II, 1992 was an "annus horribilis." In that year, the family that was supposed to represent the ideal of family stability, to which the British could look for example, suffered many changes. Wilson looks at the House of Windsor in its crisis by examining the influence of the press, royal marriages, religion, and the British Constitution. 1993. The Rise of Modern Japan RC 38573 by W.G. Beasley read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes A survey of modern Japanese history from the Tokugawa period in the 1860s through the end of the Showa era with the death of Emperor Hirohito in 1989. The author, a Far East historian, traces the economic, political, and social changes that brought Japan from a feudal society into a successful Western-style economy. 1990. Stolen Continents: The Americas through Indian Eyes since 1492 RC 37762 by Ronald Wright read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Believing that although the past cannot be changed, what we make of it certainly can, Wright draws on the records of five complex Native American societies--the Aztecs of Mexico, the Maya of Guatemala and Yucatan, the Incas of Peru, the Cherokee of the southern United States, and the Iroquois of the Great Lakes--to describe an American history much different from that taught in 1990s' schools. 1992. The Struggle and the Triumph: An Autobiography RC 38607 by Lech Walesa and Arkadiusz Rybicki read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes In this sequel to _A Way of Hope (RC 27336)_, the founder of the Polish Solidarity union picks up the struggle with the Communist leadership and follows events until the Communists pull out in 1989. Walesa says little about his own role in the campaign for democratic elections, but his victorious rise to the presidency seems to be alluded to in the "triumph" of the book's title. 1991. Taken on Trust RC 37528 by Terry Waite read by Ronald B. Meyer 3 cassettes While negotiating on behalf of the Church of England to free hostages in Beirut, Waite was taken prisoner himself. During the following four years of solitary confinement, Waite composed this book in his head. He intersperses details of his ordeal with descriptions of his youth and his international work. Toward the end of his captivity Waite was placed with men he had been trying to free--Terry Anderson, Tom Sutherland, and John McCarthy. 1993. Triumphs and Tragedy: A History of the Mexican People RC 36754 by Ramon Eduardo Ruiz read by Bruce Huntey 5 cassettes Portrays Mexico from its pre-Columbian beginnings to the 1990s. Covers the evolution of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations; the Spanish conquest; the colonial period; three successive revolutions; and conflicts with the United States. Examines a twentieth-century Mexico that continues to be a land beset by political, social, and economic problems. 1992. A Witness to Genocide: The 1993 Pulitzer Prize-winning Dispatches on the "Ethnic Cleansing" of Bosnia RC 39238 by Roy Gutman read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes A foreign correspondent gathers reports from Bosnia that he originally directed to _Newsday_ over a period of a year and a half. Gutman's firsthand account describes the violence of the Serbs against the Muslims, incorporating survivors' revelations of deportation, death camps, murder, rape, and destruction of mosques. Violence. 1993. The World Must Know: The History of the Holocaust as Told in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum RC 37907 by Michael Berenbaum read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Berenbaum provides a historical overview of the events of the Holocaust by using this catalog to explain the artifacts on exhibit and to tell "the factual story of this most terrible event in modern history." He shows the gradual evolution of the war against the Jews from the perspectives of the victims as well as the perpetrators and bystanders. 1993. *** 4/22/96 (gft) *** Comments to: lcmarvel@loc.gov