Braille Book Review
November-December 2006
Volume 75, Number 6

_Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly in large-
print, braille, and computer diskette formats and 
distributed free to blind and physically handicapped 
individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free 
reading program. It lists braille magazines and books 
available through a network of cooperating libraries.  The 
braille edition also lists recorded books, giving 
abbreviated annotations.  News about library services is 
featured in both editions.
     The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles 
recently added to the national collection, which containsm 
thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including 
classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and 
self-help guides.  To learn more about the wide range of 
books in the national collection, readers may order 
catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating 
libraries.  Librarians can check other resources for titles 
and answer requests for special materials.  Readers can 
receive _Braille Book Review_ and other information through 
the Internet by accessing the the NLS home page at 
http://www.loc.gov/nls.
     To order books or for subscription changes, contact 
your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding 
editorial matters should be sent to Publications and Media 
Section, National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 
20542.

Library of Congress, Washington 2006

Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number 53-31800
ISSN 0006-873X

Contents:

In Brief

Books for Adults
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Books for Children
     Nonfiction
     Fiction

Foreign Language Books
	Spanish

Braille Magazines

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In Brief
November–December 2006
Braille Book Review and Talking Book Topics

The following information is reprinted from two issues of 
NLS Flash, a newsletter created to bring current 
information on NLS progress in digital technology to 
patrons, library staff, and other interested individuals.

Flash, August 2006, volume 2, issue 9

Digital project contracts require a coordinator to monitor 
all angles
A challenging project such as the digital transition 
undertaken by the National Library Service for the Blind 
and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, 
requires multiple levels of expertise in order to succeed. 
NLS has assembled top talent across technical specialties 
in addition to its own digital team. With the number of 
contractors involved in a project of this magnitude, NLS 
relies on its digital contracts coordinator, Alice Baker, 
to keep the lines of communication open. 
   "Building a digital talking-book system requires 
specific technical and engineering expertise. For that 
reason, we have contracted various experts in the field of 
accessible technology to assist in transitioning to a 
digital collection," says Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. 
"It's important that NLS work closely with contractors to 
ensure that projects proceed on schedule and meet goals."
   Battelle, a leading technology innovation firm, has been 
contracted to manage the design and development of the 
digital talking-book player and media. Battelle has 
subcontracted with HumanWare, innovators in digital 
talking-book technology, to support them in designing the 
DTB player's software as well as coordinating usability 
tests associated with the digital project. Battelle also 
turned to the University of Wisconsin's Trace Research and 
Development Center for their expertise in accessibility 
issues specific to physically handicapped people. The 
National Federation of the Blind is another subcontractor 
involved in user needs and product usability testing. Their 
expertise in the field of assistive-technology product 
development has proven very useful in the design process. 
   ManTech Advanced Systems International, another member 
of the NLS contractor team, has focused on the development 
of strategic plans related to distributing DTBs. The 
company conducted a distribution system study examining the 
best means of circulating digital talking books. The study 
concluded that a hybrid system of mass production and 
duplication on demand would work best gradually 
implemented.
   To complement NLS's talented engineering department, NLS 
summoned Dr. Donald L. Pieper out of retirement. As the 
research and development director at the global, broad-
based healthcare company Abbott Laboratories, Pieper 
oversaw the development and production of an innovative 
glucose monitoring system known as FreeStyle and FreeStyle 
Flash. Now NLS is relying on his expertise for a variety of 
technical issues, including how to transition the DTB 
player from design to mass production. 
While each contractor and subcontractor works on separate 
pieces of the digital project, their work is of equal 
importance to the overall goal of developing a top-quality 
digital talking-book system.  

Keeping the trains running 
With so much work compressed into a short period of time, 
it is important to keep projects running on schedule so 
that NLS meets its 2008 goal. Baker oversees and 
coordinates contractor assignments. Her job is to ensure 
that they plan adequately, deliver high-quality work, and 
meet deadlines. Often, she facilitates the flow of 
information between various project teams enabling projects 
to move  smoothly, dovetailing where necessary.
   "I get contractors the information they need and I help 
them prioritize. But much of my work involves coordinating 
decisions and ensuring that things get done," notes Baker. 
"It's gratifying work because it's helping to build a 
digital talking-book system that will satisfy the 
information and recreational needs of many thousands of 
blind and physically handicapped readers for many years."
   Keeping track of the various activities assigned to 
contractors and subcontractors and monitoring their 
workflow requires multitasking and organizational skill. It 
also involves a strategic understanding of the digital 
project's various, interrelated pieces and what is needed 
to move them forward. With a law degree from the University 
of Oregon School of Law, advanced courses in information 
sciences, and a wealth of contract management experience, 
Baker has the skill and determination to bring the project 
to fruition. 
   The successful completion of the digital talking-book 
system ultimately comes down to teamwork between NLS and 
its contractors. The digital contract coordinator works 
hard to maintain strong working relationships between NLS 
and its outside experts. 

Laying the groundwork
In addition to coordinating current efforts, the digital 
contracts coordinator must also lay the groundwork for 
future work. Currently, Baker and her colleagues are in the 
process of  coordinating the writing of two requests for 
proposals (RFPs) to obtain contractors to manufacture the 
digital talking-book player and the cartridge. 
   The process involves identifying the right skills for 
the job and requires considerations from major concepts to 
minute details in constructing the RFP. Various teams are 
working together to write the draft, including staff from 
Battelle, the NLS digital team, the Library of Congress's 
contracting office, and the Office of General Counsel. 
Battelle must ensure that its designs for the player and 
cartridge are conveyed fully and exactly, and that all the 
issues involved in manufacturing the design are factored 
into the request.
   "As we think about a new technology and moving toward 
the future, we need to exercise caution and do plenty of 
research to make sure that we find good craftsmen to build 
the digital system, " says Baker. 
									
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Flash, September 2006, volume 2, issue 10

NLS completes preliminary design review of player, 
cartridge, and mailing containers
Good design is often the result of good planning and 
evaluation. The National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, has gone 
to great lengths to ensure its designs for the digital 
talking-book player and cartridge and their mailing 
containers are fully functional when built. One major 
component of this ongoing effort is the preliminary design 
review, during which NLS evaluates all design components to 
be sure that they meet the requirements for usability, 
portability, and durability. This review is necessary 
before the testing and analysis of functional prototypes 
can begin. During the June 2006 review, NLS approved all 
system designs and granted permission to move forward with 
functional prototypes.
   "NLS is pleased to have successfully completed the 
preliminary design review," says NLS director Frank Kurt 
Cylke. "This is an exciting development that indicates the 
design process is on target and that we are prepared to 
develop functional prototypes, advancing NLS closer to 
realizing a fully digitized talking-book program in 2008." 

Design review
The review team included NLS staff and representatives from 
Battelle and HumanWare. Throughout the review process, all 
worked to ensure that designs translate into functional 
prototypes that operate correctly and are user-friendly. 
   To that end, NLS examined a variety of issues during the 
review, such as usability. The team evaluated cartridge 
design for ease of handling and insertion and they assessed 
the adequacy of the print/braille labeling. Tactility and 
shape of the player's buttons, and other markings were also 
examined.
   When analyzing designs for the mailing containers, the 
team demanded plans that would allow for the production of 
prototypes capable of withstanding extreme temperature and 
other adverse conditions caused by shipping, weather, and 
other uncontrolled situations. 
   The preliminary design review follows multiple rounds of 
user needs testing, patron usability testing, and 
refinements to the DTB system. 
   NLS digital contracts coordinator Alice Baker is pleased 
that the review was successful and that the designs were 
satisfactory and on target. "All the hard work and months 
of effort have yielded a design that can be built and 
tested with confidence." 

Moving forward
With the design review complete, NLS moves forward with the 
next stage of the process: production of functional 
prototypes. Battelle is currently charged with the task of 
manufacturing prototypes for 50 players, 90 cartridges, and 
150 cartridge containers. 
   During this multiple-phase process, engineers will 
finalize the design drawings and build the prototypes. At 
the same time, they will test player circuit boards, USB 
connectors, and speaker components to determine which will 
work best.  
   To assess durability, prototypes will be tested in 
simulated real-world scenarios. They will be dropped from 
varying heights onto a range of surfaces, scratched, 
spilled on, and subjected to temperature extremes—all to 
ensure that the equipment will be able to withstand daily 
wear and tear when they come off the production line. Other 
prototypes will be treated more gently, tested in the less 
extreme conditions of patrons' homes. 
   NLS expects to receive the first prototypes in 
September, but the pre-production stage of the design 
process does not commence until November, when—after more 
usability testing—NLS will be fully prepared to conduct the 
critical final design review. This is the last review prior 
to building preproduction prototypes.

Roadmap to functional prototypes
Contractor's checklist

Week of August 21
Begin building functional prototypes 
Submit usability test script and take-home test   
   questionnaire to NLS
Send final playback device and cartridge specifications to 
   NLS
NLS provides HumanWare with books for quality assurance 
   (QA) testing and software development 

Week of August 28
Begin building functional prototypes for usability testing
Receive NLS approval of usability test script and take-home 
   test questionnaire software 
Begin planning for vendor review of functional prototypes
Draft technical data package information complete

Week of September 4
Send draft technical data package information to NLS
Complete 14 functional prototypes for usability testing
Start usability tests of the functional prototypes 
Submit QA test plan for functional prototypes to NLS

Week of September 11
Begin library usability testing at Rocky Hill, Connecticut 
   regional library 
Deliver two functional prototypes to NLS to support Audio 
Equipment Advisory Committee meeting on September 13
Begin engineering testing of functional prototypes
Receive NLS approval of QA test plan for functional 
   prototypes

Week of September 18
Begin functional prototype QA testing of functional 
   prototypes
Receive final power supplies and incorporate into units
Deliver remaining 18 functional prototypes to NLS

Week of September 25
Quarterly review in Montreal 
Presentation of usability report

Week of October 2
Meeting with potential DTB player manufacturers at NLS

Week of October 9
Continue software testing

Week of October 16
NLS provides manufacturer comments for inclusion in the 
   draft technical data package

NLS progress review 
Following a review of ongoing digital efforts the inspector 
general, Library of Congress, issued the remarks below on 
August 23, 2006. 

Our survey revealed that NLS is effectively managing its 
plans to:
- develop a digital playback machine and related equipment, 
- test and validate the new playback machine throughout its 
  evolution from design to full production, and
- produce 20,000 talking-book titles in digital format by  
  the time the new playback machine becomes available in FY  
  2008.

											
Digital Talking Book (DTB) Milestones
Completed
-Defined and prioritized DTB features
-Coordinated development and publication of Specifications 
 for the Digital Talking Book (ANSI/NISO Z39.86)
-Simulated a DTB player using a personal computer
-Developed a computer-based, life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) 
 model for the NLS system and for candidate digital systems
-Developed computer software for DTB production and 
 presentation
-Developed software to test conformance of players and DTBs 
 with the ANSI/NISO standard
-User survey
-Player transition study
-Distribution flash cartridge study
-Player and flash cartridge contract awarded
-Distribution system design contract awarded
-Distribution system design contract Phase I, II
-Preliminary design review
-Player and flash cartridge developed
-Designed DTB containers and labels

Start 1/12/04–Finish 10/1/08
The following ongoing projects, set to conclude in 2008, 
are shown with start dates in parentheses.

Web-Magazine pilot (1/12/04)
Digital data management system development (11/1/04)
Design DTB containers and labels (6/1/05)
Web-Book pilot (6/1/05)
Distribution system implementation (10/1/06)
Flash cartridge production (3/1/07)
Flash cartridge duplication (5/1/07)
Manufacture initial lot of DTB containers and labels 
(8/1/07)
Full player production (9/1/07)

For information on the NLS digital project contact:
Jean M. Moss
Digital Projects Coordinator
jemo@loc.gov
Fax: (202) 707-1690
To view the Strategic Business Plan on the Web visit:
www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2003.html

To view the Flash newsletters on the Web visit:
www.loc.gov/nls/newsletters/flash/archive.html

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Newsstand
The following announcement may be of interest to readers. 
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically 
Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements 
selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, 
are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not 
imply endorsement.

Internet access by telephone 
InternetSpeech, Inc., offers a subscription service to 
individuals who may wish to access the Internet by phone, 
without a computer. Users may surf and browse web sites, 
search by key words, send and receive e-mail, and conduct 
e-commerce through the use of an interactive voice 
technology. Rates vary from $14 to $23 per month according 
to the program selected, with a one-time $20 set-up fee. To 
learn more, call 877-312-4638 or (408) j532-8460, or visit 
www.internetspeech.com. 
								
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_Books for Adults_
The following books were recently produced for the NLS
program.  To order books, contact your braille-lending
library.
_Note:_  For the information of the reader, a notice may
appear immediately following the book description to
indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before 
any of these 
terms indicates an occasional or infrequent
occurrence, as in "some strong language."

Adult Nonfiction

Lyrics, 1962–2001
BR 15916
by Bob Dylan
4 volumes
Compilation of song lyrics from twenty-eight albums by the 
influential and sometimes cryptic singer-songwriter. Ranges 
from his first album, Bob Dylan (1962), through 2001's Love 
and Theft, with some additional material. 2004.
BR 15916
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Extreme Weather: A Guide and Record Book
BR 15936
by Christopher C. Burt
5 volumes
Meteorologist surveys the nature and history of extreme 
weather phenomena in the United States and abroad. Offers 
concise explanations of such climatic events as droughts, 
floods, thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, and 
fog. Provides temperature and precipitation records for 
more than three hundred U.S. cities dating back to the 
1800s. 2004.
BR 15936
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Strength and Honor: The Life of Dolley Madison
BR 15950
by Richard N. Côté
4 volumes
Uses primary sources to document the life of first lady 
Dolley Madison (1768–1849), from her Quaker youth to her 
death in genteel poverty. Traces the genealogy of her 
maternal family. Highlights her marriage to James Madison 
and roles as White House hostess and heroine of the War of 
1812. 2005.
BR 15950
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The Book Lover's Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Celebrated 
Works of Literature and the Passages That Feature Them
BR 15954
by Shaunda Kennedy Wenger and Janet Kay Jensen
3 volumes
Nearly two hundred recipes cooked up, served, or mentioned 
in novels and works of nonfiction, interspersed with 
anecdotes about writers and writing. Includes "Behold! 
Ichabod's Slapjacks," John Grisham's "Good Life Veal 
Piccata," and "Mr. Wonka's Strawberry-Flavored Chocolate- 
Coated Fudge." 2003.
BR 15954
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Bringing Up Baby: Three Steps to Making Good Decisions in 
Your Child's First Years
BR 15961
by Claire Lerner and Amy Laura Dombro
2 volumes
Professionals in childhood development offer a three-step 
program to help stressed parents develop self-awareness, 
tune into the child's needs, and make responsive and sound 
decisions. They advise parents to analyze themselves, to 
realize that each youngster is unique, and to expect no 
"cookie-cutter" solutions. 2005.
BR 15961
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Beyond the Stony Mountains: Nature in the American West 
from Lewis and Clark to Today
BR 15965
by Daniel B. Botkin
3 volumes
Ecologist retraces the footsteps of early-nineteenth-
century explorers Lewis and Clark and compares the natural 
history they documented to its condition in the early 
twenty-first century. Describes environmental changes 
including the damming of rivers and the disappearance of 
ecosystems and wildlife species. 2004.
BR 15965
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I Remember: Eighty Years of Black Entertainment, Big Bands, 
and the Blues; an Autobiography by Jazz Trombonist and 
Blues Singer Clyde E.B. Bernhardt
BR 15967
by Clyde E.B. Bernhardt
3 volumes
African American musician's recollections of his jazz and 
blues career that began in the 1920s. Describes his 
American and European tours with such prominent 
entertainers as Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Dizzy 
Gillespie, and others. Some strong language. 1986.
BR 15967
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Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio
BR 15973
by Jeffrey Kluger
4 volumes
This history of the 1950s battle to develop a polio vaccine 
focuses on Jonas Salk's successful dead-virus inoculation. 
Discusses social effects of infantile paralysis from 1916 
to mid century, the controversy over live-virus vaccines, 
Walter Winchell's public denouncement of Dr. Salk, and 
Salk's 1954 vindication. 2004.
BR 15973
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Love in the Lead: The Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog
BR 15981
by Peter Brock Putnam
2 volumes
History of The Seeing Eye organization of Morristown, New 
Jersey, founded in 1929 for the education of blind 
individuals and guide dogs. Second edition adds information 
to the 1979 original on developments in the breeding, 
raising, and training of seeing eye dogs. 1997.
BR 15981
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What if It's Not Alzheimer's? A Caregiver's Guide to 
Dementia
BR 16076
edited by Lisa Radin and Gary Radin
3 volumes
Manual by medical professionals and caregivers on attending 
to patients with progressive, neurodegenerative brain 
disorders known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Doctors   
explain medical facts, research, and therapeutic and 
rehabilitation interventions. Caregivers discuss managing 
daily aid, socialization, nursing homes, and financial and 
legal concerns. 2003.
BR 16076
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The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems/Neruda Escencial: 
Selección de Poemas
BR 16083
by Pablo Neruda
2 volumes
Fifty verses by Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo 
Neruda (1904– 1973), spanning the breadth of his style, 
themes, and periods. Collaborative effort of scholars, 
translators, and poets includes selections from major works 
published between 1924 and 1964 and posthumously. Edited 
with an introduction by Mark Eisner. In English and 
Spanish. (Presenta cincuenta poemas del famoso poeta 
chileno (1904–1973) ganador del Premio Nobel. Los poemas, 
seleccionados y redactados por poetas, escolares y 
traductores, reflejan el estilo y los temas de toda la obra 
de Neruda que sale entre1924 y 1964, incluso dos obras 
póstumas. Edición bilingüe con introducción en inglés y los 
poemas en español e inglés.) 2004.
BR 16083
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Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
BR 16115
by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler
3 volumes
AARP's advice for middle-aged people on assisting one's 
aging parents. Subjects include communicating about issues, 
advocating on health and legal care, determining financial 
status, finding caregivers and suitable living 
arrangements, and, eventually, letting go and grieving. 
Includes resources. Foreword by Mary Pipher. 2005.
BR 16115
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My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil Rights 
Experience
BR 16117
by Juan Williams
2 volumes
Thirty-three oral histories of individuals transformed by 
the civil rights movement. Includes memoirs of African 
Americans struggling for integration and activists fighting 
for the rights of Latinos, Asians, gays, and people with 
disabilities. Foreword by David Halberstam. Afterword by 
Marian Wright Edelman. Strong language. 2004.
BR 16117
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Pope Benedict XVI: A Biography of Joseph Ratzinger
BR 16163
by John L. Allen Jr.
4 volumes
Biography of the German pope, born Joseph Ratzinger in 
1927. Journalist for the National Catholic Reporter traces 
Ratzinger's rise to prominence as a cardinal during the 
Second Vatican Council. Uses documents to outline the 
pope's conservative theological views on controversial 
subjects. First published as Cardinal Ratzinger. 2000.
BR 16163
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John Jay: Founding Father
BR 16167
by Walter Stahr
6 volumes
Biography of American diplomat and coauthor of The 
Federalist Papers (RC 26691). Chronicles Jay's personal 
life and political life that included stints as president 
of the Continental Congress, chief justice of the Supreme 
Court, secretary for foreign affairs, governor of New York, 
and president of the American Bible Society. 2005.
BR 16167
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Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst 
Personal Ads of All Time
BR 16179
by Laura Schaefer
1 volume
Writer for an online matchmaking web site presents personal 
advertisements spanning three centuries by men and women 
seeking romantic connections. Some postings from U.S. and 
U.K. publications and the Internet are included "for their 
humor, their uniqueness, or their poignancy" while others, 
she admits, "are just plain strange." 2005.
BR 16179
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A Briefer History of Time
BR 16183
by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
2 volumes
An updated and more accessible version of A Brief History 
of Time(RC 26996). Emphasizes the concept of a dynamic 
cosmos, incorporating scientific knowledge from research 
and space exploration—by the Hubble Space telescope and 
satellites—not available in the 1988 publication. 2005.
BR 16183
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Being Perfect
BR 16185
by Anna Quindlen
1 volume
Brief essay in which Quindlen advises individuals to give 
up seeking perfection and work on realizing their 
uniqueness. Recommends that one look inside, see one's true 
self, and listen to the small voice that says it is never 
too late to pursue fulfillment. 2005.
BR 16185
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Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark: Green Alligators, Bushman, 
and Other "Hare-Raising Tales" from America's Most Popular 
Zoo and around the World
BR 16188
by Lester E. Fisher
2 volumes
Retired veterinarian and director of Chicago's Lincoln Park 
Zoo recalls safari adventures in India, Papua New Guinea, 
Africa, and Iceland. Describes personal encounters with 
wildlife, such as pulling a jaguar's tooth, crawling under 
an elephant's belly to avoid injury, and chasing an escaped 
gorilla. 2005.
BR 16188
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The Power of a Positive Teen
BR 16195
by Karol Ladd, Grace Ladd, and Joy Ladd
2 volumes
A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the 
Scriptures for guidance on growing up. Focusing on 
principles of confidence, responsibility, relationships, 
faith, attitude, courage, and integrity they demonstrate 
ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. 
Includes Bible passages. For senior high and older readers. 
2005.
BR 16195
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Mexifornia: A State of Becoming
BR 16198
by Victor Davis Hanson
2 volumes
Classics professor and fifth-generation California farmer 
cautions that illegal immigration will lead to social 
collapse in the American Southwest and calls for reforms. 
Decries the plight of Mexican laborers, their lack of 
assimilation, the drain on U.S. social services, and other 
problems generated by misguided political policies. 2003.
BR 16198
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Saint Augustine's Conversion: Confessiones, Book 8
BR 16202
translated by Garry Wills
1 volume
Book eight of Augustine's fourth-century Confessiones, the 
work's most cited and well-known volume, recalls his 
conversion in the garden. Explores the nature of religious 
conversion. Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize-
winning author Garry Wills. 2004.
BR 16202
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Runaway American Dream: Listening to Bruce Springsteen
BR 16203
by Jimmy Guterman
2 volumes
Seven essays analyze the music of New Jersey rock musician 
Bruce Springsteen. Presents a song-by-song comparison of 
recordings and concert tours from the 1970s through 2004. 
Discusses band members, lovers and wives, and the 
commercial enterprises of the singer. 2005.
BR 16203
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Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library 
of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped
BR 16204
by Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library 
Agencies
1 volume
Describes service standards that apply to Library of 
Congress network libraries for blind and physically 
handicapped individuals. Offers guidelines for direct 
patron contact, lending, outreach, and production of web 
sites and reading materials. Also addresses consultants, 
volunteers, administration, budgeting, policies and 
procedures, reports, and research and development. 2005.
BR 16204
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Wrestling Strength: Dare to Excel
BR 16212
by Matt Brzycki
1 volume
Professional athletic trainer explains basic training for 
wrestlers including the order of exercise, free weights, 
weight machines, the number of sets, and recovery time. 
Discusses nutrition, diets, and fads. Includes resources. 
For senior high and older readers. 2004.
BR 16212
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Replaceable You: Engineering the Body in Postwar America
BR 16264
by David Serlin
3 volumes
Discusses the impact of medical developments—hormone 
treatments, plastic surgery, prosthetic devices, and sexual 
reassignment—on the human body and national psyche in 1950s 
America. Presents a sociocultural analysis of the postwar 
era using case studies of war veteran amputees, female 
survivors of Hiroshima, a transgendered GI, and a lesbian 
entertainer. 2004.
BR 16264
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A Treasury of Deception: Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, 
and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest 
Hoaxes, Fakes, and Frauds
BR 16268
by Michael Farquhar
2 volumes
Compendium of cons throughout history. Describes charlatans 
such as Nostradamus, misrepresentations perpetrated by the 
media, wartime ruses, state-sponsored deceptions, 
scientific and literary frauds, lies that have had 
catastrophic consequences, royal impersonators, and great 
escapes. 2005.
BR 16268
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Happiness: The Science behind Your Smile
BR 16269
by Daniel Nettle
2 volumes
British psychologist explores the science of hedonics—the 
study of pleasure. Reviews past research, addresses the 
basics of human nature, the brain, and emotions, and 
discusses the concept, levels, and attainment of happiness. 
2005.
BR 16269
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How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and 
Independence
BR 16281
by Eric Fredrikson
1 volume
Accident avoidance specialist offers a guide to preventing 
falls—the leading cause of injuries to U.S. seniors. 
Provides information on fall-proofing the home; negotiating 
stairs; avoiding hazards such as escalators, uneven 
sidewalks, and ice; choosing a cane or walker; and 
recovering after a fall. Includes exercises and useful web 
sites. 2004.
BR 16281
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One Hundred Great Poems of the Twentieth Century
BR 16292
edited by Mark Strand
2 volumes
Pulitzer Prize winner and former poet laureate of the 
United States Mark Strand presents poems that he has 
"continued to feel strongly about over the years." Most 
were written by poets born before 1927 and represent Europe 
and North and South America. 2005.
BR 16292
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Fast Food My Way
BR 16295
by Jacques Pépin
2 volumes
French-born and -trained chef offers recipes for simple 
cuisine that is not necessarily fast to prepare, but 
requires little work. Pépin admits to unhesitatingly 
turning to convenience foods, with which he creates easy 
yet elegant dishes. Includes menu suggestions and recipes 
from appetizers to main dishes and desserts. 2004.
BR 16295
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Education and Rehabilitation for Empowerment
BR 16367
by C. Edwin Vaughan and James H. Omvig
2 volumes
The authors argue that the history of educational and 
rehabilitative services for blind people has condoned 
dependency. Provides an overview of the U.S. rehabilitation 
system during the twentieth century. Advocates for a 
positive philosophy toward blindness that includes 
empowerment, mobility, communication, and "blending in." 
2005.
BR 16367
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Adult Fiction

Cracking India
BR 9318
by Bapsi Sidhwa
3 volumes
Lenny, eight, worries about what is happening to her world 
in the affluent area of Lahore, India, in 1947. Lenny's 
carefree days are spent with her ayah (nanny) and her 
parents, and in visits to her godmother, her aunt, and her 
aunt's son. But those lighthearted times are quickly 
disappearing as tensions increase among Hindus, Muslims, 
Sikhs, and Parsees. And when her ayah is kidnapped, Lenny's 
life is never the same. Violence and strong language. 1991.
BR 9318
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Pagan in Exile: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 2
BR 15985
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
Lord Roland and his squire, Pagan, travel from Jerusalem to 
Roland's castle in France. Since Roland is a devout 
Christian, the de Bram family's violent feuds surprise 
Pagan. He fears losing his lord. For junior and senior high 
readers. 1994.
BR 15985
##

Sunstorm: A Time Odyssey, Book 2
BR 15986
by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter
3 volumes
London, 2037. UN peacekeeper Bisesa Dutt, newly returned 
from an alternate Earth, faces catastrophe—within five 
years a massive solar flare will annihilate earthly life. 
Scientists race to construct a shield but discover the 
sunstorm is no natural disaster. Sequel to Time's Eye (BR 
15420). Some descriptions of sex. 2005.
BR 15986
##

The Portrait
BR 15987
by Iain Pears
2 volumes
Small island near Brittany, early 1900s. When famous 
British art critic William Naysmith visits Scottish artist 
Henry MacAlpine to sit for a portrait, he becomes captive 
to the artist's diatribe. The artist indicts the critic's 
ruthless use of power and gradually reveals a plan of 
vengeance. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 
2005.
BR 15987
##

The Hot Kid
BR 16125
by Elmore Leonard
3 volumes
Oklahoma, 1930s. Young U.S. marshal Carlos "Carl" Webster 
loves chasing felons and savors the publicity. While 
searching for rich-boy-gone-bad Jack Belmont, Carl falls 
for gun moll Louly Brown. Hack writer Tony Antonelli tags 
along looking for new material. Violence, strong language, 
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005.
BR 16125
##

The Interruption of Everything
BR 16158
by Terry McMillan
3 volumes
Bored African American forty-something Marilyn Grimes deals 
with a husband's midlife crisis, kids in college, a live-in 
mother-in-law, and her own mother showing signs of 
dementia. Marilyn, with the help and support of her 
friends, faces decisions about her future, including a 
possible pregnancy. Some descriptions of sex and some 
strong language. Bestseller. 2005.
BR 16158
##

The Plot against America
BR 16161
by Philip Roth
4 volumes
In this alternative history, a young man—called Philip 
Roth—recounts his Jewish family's fears and humiliations 
when aviation hero Charles Lindbergh is victorious in the 
1940 presidential election. The New Jersey Roths struggle 
as America, caught up in anti-Semitic fervor, descends into 
fascism. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 
Bestseller. 2004.
BR 16161
##

Roughing It
BR 16169
by Mark Twain
4 volumes
A humorous account loosely based on the celebrated author's 
life during the years 1861–1867. Mark Twain tries his hand 
at prospecting, speculating, laboring, and, more 
successfully, reporting. His exaggerated adventures take 
him across the frontier plains to California and then to 
Hawaii. 1962 foreword by Leonard Kriegel. 1872.
BR 16169
##

Dead Lines
BR 16171
by Greg Bear
2 volumes
Los Angeles. Following his best friend's death, washed-up 
erotica director Peter Russell promotes a new high-tech 
communications device called Trans. After several chilling 
encounters—including one with his own murdered daughter—
Peter realizes Trans may be a link to the dead. Strong 
language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 
2004.
BR 16171
##

Alice MacLeod, Realist at Last
BR 16178
by Susan Juby
2 volumes
In this sequel to Miss Smithers (BR 15805), sixteen-year-
old aspiring screenwriter Alice continues a journal 
describing her latest challenges: her boyfriend leaves for 
Scotland, her environmental activist mom goes on trial, and 
her depressed dad is out of work. Some strong language. For 
senior high readers. 2005.
BR 16178
##

A Good Yarn
BR 16187
by Debbie Macomber
3 volumes
Yarn shop owner Lydia Hoffman has several people interested 
in her class on knitting socks: adults Elise and Bethanne 
and teenager Courtney. Each has her own personal problems, 
but in the knitting group they find companionship and 
comfort. Sequel to The Shop on Blossom Street (BR 15547). 
2005.
BR 16187
##

Where I Want to Be
BR 16189
by Adele Griffin
1 volume
Two teenage sisters, one alive and one deceased, reach out 
to each other, sharing their lives. Jane, from the grave, 
relates what happened when she stopped taking her 
medication for mental illness. Lily tells about finding 
happiness with her boyfriend, Caleb. For junior and senior 
high readers. 2005.
BR 16189
##

Cupidity
BR 16199
by Caroline Goode
2 volumes
Senior Laura Sweeney, a mythology buff, prays to Jupiter 
for a boyfriend. The Roman gods at the Mount Olympus 
retirement home heed Laura's call and send Cupid disguised 
as a beautiful girl (Cupidity) to help Laura. Cupidity, 
however, causes more havoc than Laura can handle. For 
senior high readers. 2005.
BR 16199
##

One Sunday Morning
BR 16207
by Amy Ephron
1 volume
1920s. When four New York socialites see young Lizzie 
Carswell leaving the Gramercy Park Hotel early Sunday 
morning, still in evening clothes and with someone else's 
fiancé, they agree to keep the incident to themselves. 
Lizzie and her peers must deal with the consequences when 
one of them talks. 2005.
BR 16207
##

Emako Blue
BR 16211
by Brenda Woods
1 volume
Los Angeles. African American classmates Monterey, Jamal, 
and Eddie remember their friend Emako, who was accidentally 
shot and killed. Having bonded with her through a mutual 
interest in singing, they reminisce about the talented 
vocalist. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2004.
BR 16211
##

No Shame, No Fear
BR 16263
by Ann Turnbull
2 volumes
England, 1662. After her father is jailed for his religious 
beliefs, fifteen- year-old Susanna Thorn, a poor Quaker 
girl, becomes an apprentice printer in order to provide for 
her family. Susanna meets and falls in love with William 
Heywood, an Anglican, despite his father's objections. For 
senior high readers. 2003.
BR 16263
##

Stealing with Style: A Sterling Glass Novel
BR 16265
by Emyl Jenkins
3 volumes
Virginia antiques appraiser Sterling Glass becomes 
suspicious when a nineteenth-century silver urn and   
diamond brooch surface among the effects of an elderly 
woman who recently died under questionable circumstances. 
On a business trip to New York, Sterling discovers an 
insurance claim that exposes schemes of crooked antiques 
dealers. 2005.
BR 16265
##

Blackbird House
BR 16267
by Alice Hoffman
2 volumes
Twelve interconnected stories spanning two hundred years 
about the inhabitants of a Cape Cod farmhouse. Sailor John 
Hadley builds the home for his family before he perishes at 
sea. Successive generations face fear, love, and the forces 
of nature. Some descriptions of sex and some strong 
language. 2004.
BR 16267
##

Two of a Kind
BR 16271
by Nora Roberts
2 volumes
Two tales of summer love. In "Impulse," ever-practical CPA 
Rebecca Malone sells everything she owns and heads to 
Greece to see what life has to offer. In "The Best 
Mistake," a single mother takes in a male tenant, perhaps 
the best mistake she ever made. Explicit descriptions of 
sex. 1989.
BR 16271
##

Norman Tuttle on the Last Frontier: A Novel in Stories
BR 16273
by Tom Bodett
1 volume
Fifteen short episodes follow Alaskan teen Norman Tuttle 
from age thirteen to almost sixteen. Living in a small 
town, Norman has adventures fishing, falling in love, and 
being grounded by his parents. For junior and senior high 
readers. 2004.
BR 16273
##

Lighthousekeeping
BR 16285
by Jeanette Winterson
1 volume
The young orphan girl Silver learns the value of stories 
while apprenticed to Pew, a blind lighthouse keeper at Cape 
Wrath, Scotland. Among Pew's tales are the deeds of the 
double-natured minister Babel Dark, aka Lux, who inspired 
Robert Louis Stevenson. Some explicit descriptions of sex 
and some violence. 2004.
BR 16285
##

The Widow of the South
BR 16286
by Robert Hicks
3 volumes
1864. Carrie McGavock's Tennessee plantation becomes a 
Confederate hospital. Caring for wounded sergeant Zachariah 
Cashwell rejuvenates Carrie, who is mourning her children's 
deaths. Decades later, before 1,500 graves can be plowed 
for farmland, Carrie has the soldiers reburied in her 
backyard—then Zachariah returns. Some strong language. 
2005.
BR 16286
##

Cell
BR 16287
by Stephen King
3 volumes
Clayton Riddell is in Boston celebrating the sale of his 
graphic novel when the Pulse, a phenomenon that turns cell-
phone users into murderous zombies, strikes people around 
him. Clayton begins the long walk back to his family in 
Maine, joined by other normal humans. Violence and strong 
language. Bestseller. 2006.
BR 16287
##

High Plains Tango
BR 16288
by Robert James Waller
3 volumes
Carlisle McMillan, carpenter son of photographer Robert 
Kincaid from The Bridges of Madison County (BR 9823), 
settles in Salamander, South Dakota. There McMillan 
renovates his home and falls in love with Susanna Benteen—
while he resists the local government's seizure of his land 
to build a highway. Strong language, some explicit 
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005.
BR 16288
##

Angels in the Gloom: A World War I Novel
BR 16291
by Anne Perry
3 volumes
Cambridge, England; 1916. After being wounded at Flanders, 
chaplain Joseph Reavley returns home to recuperate. When 
someone murders scientist Theo Blaine, Joseph searches the 
Scientific Establishment for the traitor, who may have also 
betrayed his parents. Sequel to Shoulder the Sky (BR 
15592). 2005.
BR 16291
##

Rococo
BR 16293
by Adriana Trigiani
3 volumes
1970. Bachelor Bartolomeo di Crespi is the renowned 
interior decorator of Our Lady of Fatima, New Jersey, where 
he lives amongst his large Italian clan. When Bartolomeo is 
hired to redo the local church, he gets stained glass 
artisans Rufus McSherry and Pedro Alarcon to help. Strong 
language and some descriptions of sex. 2005.
BR 16293
##

Autobiography of My Dead Brother
BR 16294
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
Childhood friends Jesse and Rise are growing apart. While 
fifteen-year-old Jesse develops his interest in art, Rise 
turns to the Harlem streets under pressure to be cool. When 
their long-established neighborhood social group becomes a 
gang, more violence enters their community. Violence. For 
junior and senior high readers. 2005.
BR 16294
##

Thirteen Steps Down
BR 16297
by Ruth Rendell
3 volumes
Fitness equipment repairman Mix Cellini lodges in the 
crumbling London mansion of elderly Gwendolen Chawcer. Mix 
obsesses about serial killers and supermodel Nerissa Nash, 
while Gwendolen lives in the past. Gradually Mix becomes 
more and more unhinged until he commits murder and the 
police close in. Some violence. 2004.
BR 16297
##

The Trembling of a Leaf
BR 16299
by W. Somerset Maugham
2 volumes
Stories and sketches about romance and tragedy in the South 
Seas. In "Rain," a contest of wills becomes a fight to the 
death during the monsoon season on Pago Pago. Mr. Davidson, 
a self-righteous missionary, confronts prostitute Sadie 
Thompson, demanding her repentance. Later adapted for stage 
and screen. 1921.
BR 16299
##

Hannah's Hope: A Red Gloves Novel
BR 16342
by Karen Kingsbury
1 volume
Washington, D.C. Facing another Christmas alone, fifteen-
year-old Hannah Roberts, the daughter of workaholic 
politicians, learns that her biological father is Mike 
Conner, an army pilot stationed in Iraq. Hannah's search 
for Mike attracts media attention, and soon everyone is 
praying for a holiday reunion. 2005.
BR 16342
##

Gideon's Gift: A Red Gloves Novel
BR 16344
by Karen Kingsbury
1 volume
Portland, Oregon. Earl Badgett lost his faith after his 
family died in a car accident five years ago. This 
Christmas, eight-year-old leukemia patient Gideon Mercer 
wants to restore Earl's belief in God, so she gives him a 
life-changing gift. When Gideon needs an expensive bone 
marrow transplant, Earl reciprocates. 2002.
BR 16344
##

The Delinquent Virgin
BR 16370
by Laura Kalpakian
2 volumes
Nine stories with unpredictable twists. In "Lavee, Lagair, 
Lamore, Lamaird," Miss Savage, the governess, wreaks time-
delayed revenge on a bourgeois mining family by teaching 
the daughters truly offensive French. "The Delinquent 
Virgin" is a nativity scene statue that reappears in 
strange places. Some descriptions of sex and some strong 
language. 1999.
BR 16370
##

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_Books for Children_
The following books were recently produced for the NLS
program.  To order books, contact your braille-lending
library.

Children's Nonfiction

Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, 
History, Fascinating Facts, and More
BR 15962
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
1 volume
A calendar lists each month's birthdays—of people, 
inventions, or historical events. Facts and poems for 
specific dates follow. For example, November 10, 1903, 
cited for the invention of the windshield wiper, is 
accompanied by Rebecca Kai Dotlich's poem "Windshield 
Wipers." For grades 4-7. 2005.
BR 15962
##

Africa: Facts and Figures
BR 16181
by William Mark Habeeb
1 volume
Overview of the continent of Africa and its diverse 
population, geography, climate, and major cities. Discusses 
economic and social problems, the prevalence of poverty, 
and AIDS. Examines the role colonialism played in 
prevailing ethnic and religious conflicts. Includes some 
recipes and a calendar of festivals. For grades 6-9. 2005.
BR 16181
##

Caught by the Sea: My Life on Boats
BR 16194
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
Author of Hatchet (BR 11525) relates how falling in love 
with the ocean at age seven evolved into a later love for 
sailing. Describes boats he has owned, his adventures up 
and down the Pacific Coast, and surviving a killer storm. 
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001.
BR 16194
##

Gandhi: India's Great Soul
BR 16197
by Maura D. Shaw
1 volume
A biography of Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), the champion of 
political change through peaceful resistance. Emphasizes 
the spiritual beliefs that guided his actions in the 
nonviolent struggle to gain India's independence from Great 
Britain. Includes activities. For grades 2-4. 2004.
BR 16197
##

A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
BR 16275
selected by Paul B. Janeczko
1 volume
A guide to twenty-nine poetic forms including haiku, 
limerick, roundel, sonnet, elegy, and ballad. Provides   
examples with narrative explanations of each form from 
simple rhyme schemes—couplet, tercet, quatrain—to more-
complex combinations like the pantoum. For grades 5-8 and 
older readers. 2005.
BR 16275
##

Saint Valentine
BR 16279
by Ann Tompert
1 volume
This short biography of the Christian saint covers those 
facts known about him and the reason his name is connected 
with a holiday celebrating friendship and love. For grades 
2-4. 2004.
BR 16279
##

Nursery Tales around the World
BR 16343
retold by Judy Sierra
1 volume
An international collection of eighteen folktales from the 
oral tradition. Six themes group cultural variations 
together: runaway cookies; incredible appetites; the 
victory of the smallest; chain tales; slowpokes and 
speedsters; and fooling the big, bad wolf. For grades 3-6. 
1996.
BR 16343
##

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Children's Fiction

Seventeen against the Dealer
BR 16176
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes
Twenty-one-year-old Dicey Tillerman left college determined 
to earn a living building boats. But hard work isn't 
enough—her business fails, largely due to lack of 
experience but also because of her unfounded trust in 
Cisco, a charming drifter. Companion to Dicey's Song (BR 
13291). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989.
BR 16176
##

Salamandastron: Redwall Abbey
BR 16180
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
The castle of Salamandastron in the mountains near the sea 
is under attack by evil Ferahgo the Assassin and his band 
of vermin. Urthstripe the Strong, a wise old badger, leads 
the animals of Salamandastron and Redwall Abbey against his 
old enemy. For grades 5-8. 1992.
BR 16180
##

Jo's Boys
BR 16184
by Louisa May Alcott
3 volumes
Follows the lives of Daisy and Demi, Nat and Dan, and the 
rest of Aunt Jo's little men and women as they mature. 
Concludes the series about the March family. Sequel to 
Little Men (BR 12486). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 
1886.
BR 16184
##

Each Little Bird That Sings
BR 16186
by Deborah Wiles
2 volumes
Comfort Snowberger is well acquainted with death since her 
family runs the funeral parlor in Snapfinger, Mississippi. 
But it affects her differently when her own relatives die 
and she has to make a life-and-death choice during a flash 
flood. For grades 4-7. 2005.
BR 16186
##

The Five Hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
BR 16192
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Each time Bartholomew Cubbins attempts to obey the King's 
order to take off his hat, he finds there is another one on 
his head. For grades K-3. 1938.
BR 16192
##

Lenny and Mel
BR 16201
by Erik P. Kraft
1 volume
Twin brothers Lenny and Mel celebrate holidays in some 
unusual ways. After eating Thanksgiving turkey for a week, 
the boys put the remains under Mel's pillow for the 
Leftover Fairy to exchange for money. Beginning chapter 
book. For grades 2-4. 2002.
BR 16201
##

A Summer to Die
BR 16213
by Lois Lowry
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Meg is jealous of her popular fifteen-
year-old sister Molly. But when Meg realizes that Molly is 
dying from a serious illness, her love for her sister 
prevails. Meg also begins to understand life's mysteries as 
she rejoices in the birth of a neighbor's child. For grades 
6-9. 1977.
BR 16213
##

McElligot's Pool
BR 16216
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Young Marco has spent three hours with his fishing pole at 
tiny McElligot's Pool without one single bite. He's not 
discouraged because he imagines all the wonderful fish that 
might still be caught. For grades K-3. 1947.
BR 16216
##

The Dark Hills Divide: The Land of Elyon, Book 1
BR 16270
by Patrick Carman
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old Alexa finds the key to a secret passageway 
leading outside the walled city of Bridewell and fulfills 
her wish to explore the mysterious Dark Hills. She 
discovers both a threat to the Land of Elyon and a magical 
power that is part of her destiny. For grades 4-7. 2005.
BR 16270
##

Piratica: Being a Daring Tale of a Singular Girl's 
Adventure upon the High Seas
BR 16272
by Tanith Lee
3 volumes
A bump on the head restores sixteen-year-old Artemesia's 
memories of her dead mother, Piratica, and the exciting 
life they led. So Art flees the stuffy Angels Academy to 
return to high seas adventure. But she encounters a rival 
for the title of pirate queen. For grades 6-9. 2003.
BR 16272
##

Becoming Naomi León
BR 16277
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
2 volumes
For seven years Naomi and brother Owen lived happily with 
Gram in her trailer. Gram arranged Owen's surgeries for his 
physical disabilities and helped Naomi begin to speak 
again. When their mother reappears, Gram takes the children 
to Mexico to find their father and their heritage. For 
grades 4-7. Schneider Family Award. 2004.
BR 16277
##

Outcast of Redwall: Redwall Abbey
BR 16290
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Orphan badger Sunflash the Mace undergoes many ordeals 
before claiming his heritage as badger lord of 
Salamandastron. Aided by the faithful kestrel Skarlath, 
Sunflash battles evil ferret warlord Swartt Sixclaw. 
Swartt's outcast son, Veil, who was lovingly raised at 
Redwall, finds his loyalties divided. For grades 5-8. 1995.
BR 16290
##

Pippi Longstocking
BR 16298
by Astrid Lindgren
1 volume
Escapades of a happy-go-lucky nine-year-old girl, Pippi 
Longstocking, who lives with a horse and a monkey—but 
without any parents—at the edge of a Swedish village. For 
grades 3-6. 1950.
BR 16298
##

The Penultimate Peril: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 
12
BR 16300
by Lemony Snicket
2 volumes
Advising that this volume is the next-to-last chronicle of 
the Baudelaire orphans, the author declares that it 
involves "a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two 
mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a 
notorious villain, and an unsavory curry." Sequel to The 
Grim Grotto (BR 15610). For grades 4-7. 2005.
BR 16300
##

Happy Birthday, America
BR 16349
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration 
of the Fourth of July, including a pet parade, picnic, 
talent show, booths, band concert, and fireworks. Author's 
note explains the origin of the holiday. PRINT/ BRAILLE. 
For preschool-grade 2. 2003.
BR 16349
##

How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
BR 16969
by Julia Alvarez
1 volume
Nine-year-old New Yorker Miguel and his sister Juanita move 
to Vermont with their mother after their parents divorce. 
Struggling to fit in, Miguel is embarrassed when his 
Spanish-speaking aunt from the Dominican Republic comes to 
live with them. For grades 4-7. 2001.
BR 16969
##

The World according to Humphrey
BR 16970
by Betty G. Birney
1 volume
When Humphrey becomes a pet hamster at Longfellow School, 
he plays an important role helping his classmates and 
teacher. He also learns a lot about humans, especially on 
weekend visits with families. For grades 3-6. 2004.
BR 16970
##

The Million Dollar Kick
BR 16973
by Dan Gutman
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Whisper Nelson hates soccer, but she won 
a slogan contest that now requires her to kick a goal past 
a star player in front of the whole town. The prize is a 
million dollars. Self-styled computer nerd Jesse and 
Whisper's mentor come to her aid. For grades 5-8. 2001.
BR 16973
##

The Unseen
BR 16978
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
2 volumes
When twelve-year-old Xandra finds a magical feather, she 
unlocks a usually unseen world filled with both cuddly 
creatures and malicious monsters. Through experiences in 
this new reality, she learns a great deal about herself and 
the family in which she has felt like an outsider. For 
grades 5-8. 2004.


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Foreign Language Books
The following titles are available in the languages 
designated.

Spanish 

Neruda Escencial: Selección de Poemas/The Essential Neruda: 
Selected Poems BR 16083
Por Pablo Neruda
2 volúmenes
Presenta cincuenta poemas del famoso poeta chileno (1904–
1973) ganador del Premio Nobel. Los poemas, seleccionados y 
redactados por poetas, escolares y traductores, reflejan el
por estilo y los temas de toda la obra de Neruda que sale 
entre1924 y 1964, incluso dos obras póstumas. Edición 
bilingüe con introducción en inglés y los poemas en español 
e inglés. (Fifty verses by Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet 
Pablo Neruda (1904–1973), spanning the breadth of his 
style, themes, and periods. Collaborative effort of 
scholars, translators, and poets includes selections from 
major works published between 1924 and 1964 and 
posthumously. Edited with an introduction by Mark Eisner. 
In English and Spanish.) 2004.
##

###
Braille Magazines

The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library
of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal
subscriptions to these magazines. For information
on the availability of specific magazines, consult the
library that send you braille materials.
                                                          
Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly)
Braille Book Review (bimonthly)
Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly)
Braille Music Magazine (British monthly)
Conundrum (British monthly)
Cooking Light (10 issues) 
ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly)
Harper's (literary; monthly)
Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo 
     Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at
     Berkeley Wellness Letter, monthly) 
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly)
Ladies' Home Journal (monthly)
Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; 10 issues)
Muse (for children; 10 issues) 
The Musical Mainstream (quarterly)
National Geographic (monthly)
The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly)
News (NLS quarterly)
Parenting (monthly except January and July)
PC World (personal computing; monthly) 
Playboy (monthly)
Poetry (11 issues)
Popular Communications (monthly)
Popular Mechanics (monthly)
Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular)
Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues)
Science News (weekly)
Seventeen (for teens; monthly)
Short Stories (British monthly)
Spider: The Magazine for Children (monthly) 
Stone Soup (children's writings; 5 issues)
Update (NLS quarterly)
The Washington Post Book World (weekly)

The following sports schedules are also available:
American Baseball League Schedule
National Baseball League Schedule
National Basketball Association Schedule
National Football League Schedule
National Hockey League Schedule
Women's National Basketball Association Schedule