Braille Book Review, Vol. 63, No. 3, Mar.-Apr. 1994 Braille Book Review March-April 1994 Volume 63, Number 2 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly 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 contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. These books will continue to be available from your cooperating library and will be listed again in _Braille Books 1993-1994._ 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. To order books, 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 1994 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies Braille Magazines _In Brief_ _Braille Competency Test Ready for Use_ The National Literary Braille Competency Test was released for use on January 7, 1994. Intended primarily for teachers of children and adults, the test is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate a basic competency in literary braille. The test is composed of three parts: Part One, Writing Skills, asks the candidate to transcribe materials using a slate and a braillewriter; Part Two, Reading Skills, requires the candidate to identify errors in a brief braille selection; and Part Three, Multiple Choice, presents the candidate with twenty-five questions on the literary braille code. Since January 1943, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) has been responsible for developing training materials and certification programs for braille transcribers and proofreaders. These programs are designed for certifying volunteers who produce braille materials for educational and leisure reading. For some time, educators and consumer groups have been concerned about the quality and quantity of braille instruction that blind children receive in school. Impetus for developing the test came from the Committee on Joint Organizational Effort (JOE), which is made up of representatives from the American Council of the Blind, the American Foundation for the Blind, the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Blinded Veterans Association, the Canadian Council of the Blind, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind, and NLS. In 1989 JOE requested NLS to explore the feasibility of creating a national braille certification program for teachers. NLS agreed, and its Braille Development Section immediately began the planning process. A national advisory committee composed of educators, rehabilitation teachers, transcribers, and consumers was established to study the feasibility of developing a test of braille competency for teachers. This committee recommended that NLS develop certification tests in the primary braille codes for teachers. In 1991 an editorial committee was formed to advise on the development of the test. The committee developed guidelines for the following: _Content of the test_. It was determined that the test would not attempt to measure teaching methodology but only knowledge of braille. Universities would be encouraged to continue to address methodology as a part of their teacher preparation programs. State departments of education and professional standards boards would be encouraged to develop their own tests of methodology as needed. _Credibility protection of the test_. Issues included: number of equated tests, frequency of revision, and statements prohibiting reproduction. _Reading level of the test_. It was decided to create one test for teachers of all educational levels. _Multiple versions_. Four versions of the test would be created so that alternate versions would be available for individuals repeating the test and for use when a number of candidates take the test at the same location. The trial test was sent to the editorial committee in the spring of 1992. Ten committee members in the United States and Canada evaluated the test. After the test and accompanying instructions were revised, a peer review took place during the summer of 1992. Forty-five people in fifteen states and Canada participated in the review. These reviewers were chosen from among persons who had been recommended or who had expressed an interest in reviewing the test. Again, revisions were made. In 1993 four forms of the final test were developed and prepared for use. Concurrent with its release, the National Literary Braille Competency Test is undergoing a process of validation. While the formalities of this process are being completed, those who take the test will be informed that validation is pending. The National Literary Braille Competency Test has been developed with consideration for test content and testing rigor. NLS staff will monitor its use and make whatever modifications and accommodations are necessary to facilitate its use in assuring that teachers of blind students are competent in braille. _Newsstand_ The following announcements 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. _Library Users of America._ Library Users of America (LUA) is a special-interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. The goals of this national membership organization are to promote the availability and use of libraries, radio reading services, and other special-information media; to encourage the development, acquisition, and use of technology; and to seek solutions to service inequities arising from geographical, technological, attitudinal, or informational barriers. LUA holds an annual convention. A newsletter is published twice a year. For further information, contact Patricia Price, Treasurer, Library Users of America, 5707 Brockton Drive, Suite 302, Indianapolis, IN 46220-5481. _Astronomy Book in Braille_. _Touch the Stars_, written and illustrated by Noreen Grice, has been produced in a print/braille edition by the Boston Science Museum. It is an introductory astronomy book for visually impaired persons and contains an appendix with illustrations depicting a variety of phenomena. It is recommended for grade 8 and above. For further information, contact Product Development, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099. _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, complete the order form and return it to 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 occurence, as in "some strong language." _Nonfiction_ The Ring and the Book BR 8180 by Robert Browning 7 volumes In 1860 Robert Browning discovered a book in a secondhand book stall in Florence, documenting a Roman murder trial in 1698. Around this information he weaves a long narrative poem about Count Guido, the accused; Pompilia, his wife and murder victim; and Pietro and Violante Comparini, parents of Pompilia and also victims of the murderous Guido. The poem describes events from different points of view, varying the guilt or innocence of the characters. 1971. Cymbeline BR 9108 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A seventeenth-century tragicomedy about Cymbeline, a British king, who banishes his daughter Imogen's husband Posthumus in disapproval of their secret marriage. The queen, second wife to the king, connives to arrange a match between Imogen and her own son, Cloten. A series of deceptions cause all to believe Imogen dead, but coincidences lead to some happy reunions. 1965. Everybody's Guide to Chiropractic Health Care BR 9113 by Nathaniel Altman 2 volumes The author explains the basic ideas and treatments that make up chiropractic care. Following a history of the profession, including its struggle for acceptance by the medical community, Altman describes how to become an educated consumer. He discusses obtaining proper spinal adjustment and relief from pain, and he provides tips for maintaining the benefits enjoyed by good chiropractic health. 1990. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible BR 9124 by Earl Mindell 2 volumes In a companion volume to _Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible (BR 4849)_, herbalist and pharmacist Mindell, who has a Ph.D. in nutrition, discusses the benefits, cautions, and dosages for various herbs. In addition to his "hot hundred" herbs, Mindell includes traditional favorites, herbs from around the world, and herb teas. Chapters also cover aromatherapy, herbal beauty techniques, and answers to specific health problems. 1992. The Winter's Tale BR 9131 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century tragicomedy about King Leontes of Sicilia, who becomes unjustifiably jealous of his wife, Hermione. The disgraced queen is banished for her attention toward Leontes's honorable friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. Leontes's lack of trust creates disaster in both households and costs him sixteen years of mourning before things are resolved happily for all. 1965. Titus Andronicus BR 9150 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes A late sixteenth-century tragedy about Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general under the empire. Titus returns to the city after his victory over the Goths, bringing the Gothic queen Tamora and her three sons with him. Titus turns his attention to seeking revenge for the atrocities that have been committed against his family. Later, his promises turn to reality in a grotesque and bloody sequence of deception, barbarism, and cruelty. 1967. Don't Know Much about Geography: Everything You Need to Know about the World but Never Learned BR 9163 by Kenneth C. Davis 3 volumes The author of _Don't Know Much about History (BR 8627)_ picks another subject in which Americans display a lack of knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and current names of countries, and members of the United Nations. Bestseller 1992. Mozart BR 9172 by Marcia Davenport 3 volumes First published in 1932 and revised in 1956 on the bicentenary of the Austrian composer's birth, following the publication of Mozart's letters and a new index to his works. This portrait of the child prodigy, who grew up in a talented family and developed into a musical genius, combines documented facts about his career with imaginary conversations. 1956. The Compleat Angler BR 9175 by Izaak Walton 2 volumes First published in 1653, this famous discourse on the fine points of fishing is also an essay on the virtues of rural solitude and contemplation. In the dialog between Piscator (fisherman) and Venator (hunter), praise is given to companionship, song, and other simple pleasures of life. 1988. The Leisure Pen: A Book for Elderwriters BR 9209 by Joyce S. Steward and Mary K. Croft 2 volumes Two writing teachers encourage older adults to begin or to continue writing. After offering tips on choosing a writing place and materials and suggesting some writing warm-ups, the authors present methods, examples, and subjects for various formats-- journals, poetry, memoirs, letters, biographies, histories, and stories. An appendix gives hints on punctuation and style. 1988. Thinking Out Loud: On the Personal, the Political, the Public, and the Private BR 9228 by Anna Quindlen 2 volumes The third woman to write an op-ed column for the _New York Times_ presents a collection of her essays written since 1990. Arranging her pieces in four categories--Unsolicited Opinions, Kids and Animals, On the News, and Women's Rites--Quindlen touches on such subjects as abortion, AIDS, teen violence, Clarence Thomas, and traveling with children. Bestseller 1993. The Mis-Education of the Negro BR 9231 by Carter Godwin Woodson 2 volumes Woodson's classic treatise on the education of African Americans. Woodson views the education of African- American people as inadequate and designed to perpetuate feelings of racial inferiority. He calls for African-Americans to educate themselves in ways that will help solve their particular social problems. Woodson emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge in the education of African Americans. 1933. _Fiction_ Clayhanger BR 9121 by Arnold Bennett 5 volumes First published in 1910. Edwin Clayhanger is the central figure in this portrayal of Victorian lower-middle-class society. A shy young man, Edwin is bullied by his father, Darius, but he succeeds in developing his interests in spite of a restrictive environment. One of Edwin's interests is Hilda Lessways, a young woman from Staffordshire. Hilda proves to be independent and enigmatic, while Edwin proves that there are many ways to look at love. 1989. Sweet Deal BR 9125 by John Westermann 2 volumes Nassau County policeman Jack Mills's great looks gave him a career in community relations, but Jack, determined to finally do some "real" police work, transfers to homicide. His first big case is the murder of a newly retired cop who was hated by everyone except his police-groupie mistress. Jack's inexperience is balanced by crack detective Claire Williamson. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Wildcats BR 9126 by J.T. Edson 2 volumes The legendary "Floating Outfit" fought for the South in the Civil War. Now Mark Counter, one of the Outfit, is called on by his uncle, Tune Counter, the marshal of Tennyson, Texas, to help protect the town from the Cousins clan. Madam Bulldog, the owner of the Bull's Head saloon--a tough lady by anyone's standards--has killed Breck Cousins, and Tune knows the clan will come looking for revenge. 1965. An Agent in Place BR 9134 by Robert Littell 3 volumes Fearing the end of the Cold War, a mysterious, autonomous American agency hatches a plot to thwart changes in the Soviet Union. The bureau's patsy is agent Ben Bassett, sent to Moscow supposedly to eradicate all paper traces of a CIA operation called Ironweed. While both American and Soviet operatives track his movements, Ben further complicates the plan by falling in love with a Russian poet. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. Cranford BR 9152 by Elizabeth Gaskell 2 volumes First printed in the 1850s in serial form in _Household Words_, a periodical published by Charles Dickens. The Jenkyns family is at the center of life in the English village of Cranford, surrounded by characters ranging from the genial to the vulgar, each attempting to lead a genteel life. But Cranford is subject to the dramas of everyday life, complete with the unexpected quirks of human behavior. 1972. The Princess Casamassima BR 9154 by Henry James 5 volumes First published in 1886. Hyacinth Robinson enters life as the illegitimate son of a nobleman who is murdered by the child's mother, a French dressmaker who is consequently sentenced to life imprisonment. The orphan, reared in London by another poor dressmaker, becomes sympathetic to radical causes and revolutionary politics. When the princess introduces him to ideals that conflict with his own, he agonizes over the dilemma. 1991. Two Lives: _Reading Turgenev_ and _My House in Umbria_ BR 9156 by William Trevor 3 volumes Two novels tell of two women's lives. In _Reading Turgenev_, an Irish girl, trapped in a marriage of convenience, finds escape when a young man reads Russian novels to her. But when he dies, she retreats into her mind. In _My House in Umbria_, a woman buys a villa in Italy with her earnings as a prostitute. She finds peace writing romances, until a terrorist bomb strikes. 1991. The Cat Who Played Brahms BR 9171 by Lilian Jackson Braun 2 volumes Fed up with his newspaper job, Jim Qwilleran accepts eccentric "Aunt" Fanny's invitation to stay at her cabin in remote Pickax City. Although somewhat charmed by the surroundings, Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats can't help noticing mysterious happenings around the cabin. When a neighbor is murdered, the cats point out clues for Qwilleran to pursue. Just as he solves the mystery, Qwilleran receives news that will change his life. Some violence. 1987. The Cat Who Played Post Office BR 9173 by Lilian Jackson Braun 2 volumes Awakening in a hospital after a bicycle crash, amnesiac Jim Qwilleran slowly recalls the events that led up to the accident. While exploring their newly inherited mansion in Pickax City, Qwilleran and his two cats become curious about the apparent disappearance of the previous owner's maid. Qwilleran fails to pay the proper attention to clues his cat Koko uncovers until his own snooping leads to several suspicious deaths. 1987. The Cat Who Wasn't There BR 9181 by Lilian Jackson Braun 2 volumes Jim Qwilleran rushes home from his vacation when he learns that his librarian friend, Polly Duncan, is being bothered by a prowler. Polly is okay when he arrives and they decide to take a bus tour of Scotland along with several other residents of Pickax--one of whom is Jim's former lover. Their trip disrupted by the death of their guide, the group returns home to find valuable jewels and teddy bears missing and one of the group acting strangely. 1992. The Strange Case of Mademoiselle P. BR 9182 by Brian O'Doherty 1 volume A fictional account of an eighteenth-century Viennese patient of Dr. Franz Mesmer. Mysteriously blind since three years of age, eighteen-year-old Marie Therese Paradies is an accomplished pianist favored by the Empress. Using "animal magnetism," Mesmer restores her sight. But the girl's father, angered that her musical skill has been lost in the process, insists that the treatment be stopped. 1992. Pardon Me, You're Stepping on My Eyeball! BR 9185 by Paul Zindel 2 volumes "Marsh" Mellow and Edna Shinglebox, both fifteen, meet in the therapy group at Curtis Lee High School on Staten Island. Marsh is in therapy because he won't accept the death of his father and has become a compulsive liar. Edna is "normal," though persecuted by her mother because she hasn't had a boyfriend. They help each other move toward self- acceptance. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1976. Prairie Bouquet BR 9190 by Jeanne Williams 4 volumes At seventeen, Kirsten Mordal leaves her native Sweden in search of a better life in America. In Kansas, Kirsten's sewing skills are enhanced by her first sewing machine and soon she is the proud owner of a traveling sewing wagon and is saving up to homestead. But her happiness is marred by her longing for a man she can never have--Pat O'Brien, who has married the fianc‚e of his deceased best friend. Some violence and some strong language. 1988. No Enemy but Time BR 9195 by Michael Bishop 3 volumes While on a time-travel assignment in prehistoric Africa, John Monegal joins a group of early prehumans. He shares in the intimate life of the group and in their struggle for survival in a brutal world. After fathering a child, he returns to the present, where he finds the conflicting realities of two different lives in two different times have changed him forever. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Nebula Award. 1982. Winter Prey BR 9198 by John Sandford 3 volumes Lucas Davenport, ex-cop, battles an unusually cold Wisconsin winter as he helps track down a killer known as the Iceman. The Iceman is after a photo that shows him in a compromising situation, and he'll kill as many people as it takes to get the photo. In fact, four people are already dead. Lucas must find the photo and identify the Iceman before he strikes again. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. The Lone Star Ranger BR 9199 by Zane Grey 3 volumes After killing a man in self-defense, Buck Duane becomes an outlaw and a companion of criminals, gunfighters, and rustlers who live along the Texas border. Some strong language and some violence. 1915. Ten Thousand Seeds BR 9201 by Linda Ty-Casper 2 volumes A young American couple, Edward and Calista Rowbotham, are honeymooning in Manila in 1898 just after Dewey's rout of the Spanish from Manila Bay. Their journey is symbolic of human growth toward maturity and freedom, and the Filipino people's struggle toward national independence. 1987. The _Truelove_ BR 9205 by Patrick O'Brian 2 volumes Captain Jack Aubrey and surgeon/spy Stephen Maturin are assigned to a merchant ship in the South Pacific. When a young woman is smuggled aboard by a midshipman in Sydney, a shipboard wedding is hastily arranged. The bride causes trouble, but her knowledge proves useful. Meanwhile, the ship's command receives new orders and their mission becomes the recapture of a British whaler, the _Truelove_. 1992. The Haunting of Lamb House BR 9206 by Joan Aiken 2 volumes A young boy in the eighteenth century experiences ghosts and family tragedy in his English manor. He records his story in a journal that is discovered a century later by another of the manor's tenants--writer Henry James. James's attempts to edit and publish the journal are thwarted and another century passes. The manor is now occupied by author E.F. Benson, who inadvertently brings the whole ghostly business out in the open. 1991. Donovan's Wife BR 9207 by Tom Wicker 3 volumes A former _New York Times_ political columnist's satire on campaigns. Victor T. Donovan, a lackluster congressman, challenges veteran Senator O. Mack Bender's seat in a race resembling contemporary electoral contests. It's all there--sex, dirty tricks, posturing, rumors, damage-control, and lack of issues--and the reader may well ponder if life in fact imitates art. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1992. Strange Loyalties BR 9210 by William McIlvanney 3 volumes Scotland's Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw takes a busman's holiday to investigate his brother Scott's "accidental" death. Through a blur of grief and excessive drinking, Jack begins to sort out clues from Scott's wife, colleagues, lover, and old school chums, and from Scott's eerie paintings that put Jack on the trail of the man with the green coat. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. November of the Heart BR 9211 by LaVyrle Spencer 4 volumes In the late 1800s, Norwegian immigrant Jens Harken is working in the Barnetts' summer home when he hears Gideon Barnett discussing a yacht race. Harken's proposal that Barnett invest in his innovative boat design is met by outrage until eighteen-year-old Lorna Barnett steps in. After convincing her father to finance the boat, she persuades Harken to ignore class differences and fall in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. Lady Anne's Deception BR 9214 by Marion Chesney 1 volume Sick of her spoiled, beautiful sister Marigold, Annie vows to marry first. When she surprises even herself by landing the sought-after marquess of Torrance, Annie makes the mistake of admitting her plot to him. Jealousies and misunderstandings abound, giving the new marriage a very rocky start. Only after naive Annie narrowly escapes being caught up in a murder plot do the two profess their true feelings. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1985. The Land That Time Forgot BR 9215 by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1 volume A man vacationing in Greenland finds a thermos bottle washed up on shore. Inside is the journal of Bowen Tyler, Jr. Tyler's tale begins on the afternoon of June 3, 1916, when he skirmishes with Germans and boards their submarine. Soon Tyler, his dog, a few fellow crew members, and the young girl he rescues are on the forgotten island of Caspak, where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age. Prequel to _The People That Time Forgot (BR 9216)_. 1918. The People That Time Forgot BR 9216 by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1 volume Bowen Tyler, Jr.'s, manuscript has been turned over to Tom Billings, who has set out to find Caspak and rescue Tyler. Having located the forgotten island, Billings has built a plane and flown over the cliffs into Caspak's center. But his plane crashes and he finds himself face to face with a young woman and the fierce beast that inhabits the island. Sequel to _The Land That Time Forgot (BR 9215)_. 1918. Out of Time's Abyss BR 9217 by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1 volume Bradley, who landed on the primitive island of Caspak with Bowen Tyler, Jr., and others, is now searching for Tyler and a young girl within its ancient jungles. But Bradley is not prepared for the terrible secret he comes upon when he enters the city at the heart of the island. Nor is he prepared for the deadliest challenge of all. Sequel to _The People That Time Forgot (BR 9216)_. 1918. "J" Is for Judgment BR 9224 by Sue Grafton 3 volumes Private detective Kinsey Millhone is asked to free-lance for her ex-employer California Fidelity Insurance, who, after paying $500,000 to Wendell Jaffe's widow, learns that Jaffe has just been spotted in Mexico. Five years earlier when his business scam backfired, he threw himself off his boat--leaving his partner facing prison and his family feeling abandoned. Now he has to explain why he's still alive. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. Charms for the Easy Life BR 9256 by Kaye Gibbons 2 volumes The tale of three generations of North Carolina women, narrated by Margaret, daughter of Sophia and granddaughter of Charlie Kate. Charlie Kate once rescued the victim of a lynching, who gave her the "easy-life charm" he had been wearing. It does not always work for Charlie Kate, known to the community as a midwife and healer, but she maintains her status as family matriarch and sees that Sophia and Margaret have a better life. Bestseller 1993. _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, complete the order form and return it to your braille-lending library. _Nonfiction_ Night on Neighborhood Street BR 8968 by Eloise Greenfield 1 volume A collection of poems that weaves together the sights, sounds, and smells of Neighborhood Street. As night falls in this urban black community, children chant jump-rope rhymes, church congregations sing "Hallelujah," and the Robinsons gather for "fambly time." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older readers. 1991. A Girl from Yamhill: A Memoir BR 9166 by Beverly Cleary 2 volumes The popular children's author has written an account of her own early years. Beverly was transplanted to city life in Portland, Oregon, when the family farm failed. There her father, who loved the outdoors, spent years as a bank guard while her demanding and difficult mother devoted herself to Beverly. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. The White Stag BR 9174 by Kate Seredy 1 volume The legendary story of Attila the Hun and the founding of Hungary--of a white stag and red eagle leading a people to their promised land. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1937. How Did We Find Out about Photosynthesis? BR 9221 by Isaac Asimov 1 volume Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our knowledge of photosynthesis, an interaction of plants and light. Discusses how photosynthesis relates to the food supply, the changing ecological balance, and the threats to the Earth's atmosphere. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. American Politics: How It Really Works BR 9227 by Milton Meltzer 2 volumes Meltzer discusses politics in government, which he describes as a mixture of self-interest and public interest. He traces how political ideas and compromises have changed since the early years of the republic. Meltzer also discusses his belief that phenomenal growth in government and bureaucracy has led to increased corruption, and disillusionment has led to voter dissatisfaction. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. _Fiction_ The Seashore Book BR 8969 by Charlotte Zolotow 1 volume A small boy, who lives in the mountains and has never seen the ocean, asks his mother to tell him what the seashore is like. She describes the sights, sounds, smells, sensations, and activities of a day at the shore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. And Now Miguel BR 9200 by Joseph Krumgold 2 volumes An introspective New Mexico youth tells of his great longing to accompany the men and sheep to summer pasture. Neither child nor man, he feels the need to be recognized as a maturing individual. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1953. Banner in the Sky BR 9203 by James Ramsey Ullman 2 volumes The people of the Alpine villages say that no one will ever conquer the greatest mountain in Switzerland. Nevertheless, young Rudi Matt, whose father lost his life to the peak, joins an expedition to do what no one else has ever done. An authentic adventure based on the original ascent of the Matterhorn. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1954. Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran BR 9222 by Kenneth Thomasma 1 volume Naya Nuki, an eleven-year-old Shoshoni Indian, is taken captive and enslaved by a rival Native American tribe. Escaping to the woods, she lives off the land for a month and treks 1,000 miles back to her Shoshoni camp. For grades 5-8. 1983. Homer Price BR 9232 by Robert McCloskey 1 volume Nothing much happens in Centerburg, the home of the hero of this story, but then things get exciting as he catches burglars with his pet skunk, makes nonstop doughnuts in his uncle's lunchroom, and comes to the aid of the Super Duper. For grades 4-7. 1943. Emily's Runaway Imagination BR 9249 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Emily lives on a farm near the town of Pitchfork, Oregon, in the 1920s. She has a wonderful imagination that leads her into all kinds of difficulties, like when she tries to change a farm horse into a snow-white steed by washing it with Clorox! Nevertheless, Emily and her mother are determined to bring a library to Pitchfork. For grades 3-6. 1961. Ramona and Her Mother BR 9251 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Ramona thinks that because she is the youngest one in her family she often gets treated unfairly. For grades 3-6. 1979. Henry and the Clubhouse BR 9260 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Henry has his hands full with a paper route and a clubhouse project, but things get even more complicated when his friend's little sister keeps interfering and his dog gets in a fight. For grades 3-6. 1962. _Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies_ The following books have been hand transcribed for the library indicated with each entry and are available from that library for circulation throughout the country. Please write or call directly to the library indicated. _JBI_ Jewish Braille Institute of America The Library 110 East 30th Street New York, NY 10016 212-889-2525, 800-433-1531 _LLB_ Lutheran Library for the Blind 1133 South Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-9000, 800-433-3954 _Adult Nonfiction_ Caretakers of Creation LLB by Patrick Slattery 3 volumes The author traveled across the midwestern United States interviewing Christian farmers from a wide variety of backgrounds. These first-person accounts tell their insights on the connections between farming and faith. Felix Frankfurter: Judicial Restraint and Individual Liberties JBI by Melvin I. Urofsky 7 volumes Biography focusing on Frankfurter's public life as a Washington administrator, a politically engaged law professor, and a Supreme Court justice. Your People, My People JBI by Lena Romanoff with Lisa Hostein 7 volumes The director of the Jewish Converts Network offers guidance and direction to those considering conversion to Judaism. She draws on her own experiences as a convert, as well as situations encountered through her counseling activities. She explains that "being Jewish" is not only a matter of faith but of acceptance into a closely knit community that shares a historical and cultural heritage. Included are chapters on the emotional impact of conversion, integrating into a spouse's family, maintaining relations with the non-Jewish family, and raising children. The Jewish Mothers' Hall of Fame JBI by Fred A. Bernstein 4 volumes Twenty-five interviews with mothers of Jewish achievers. Includes conversations with Clara Sussman, mother of Rosalyn Yalow--Nobel Medalist in medicine--and Leah Adler, mother of film director Steven Spielberg. There are also reports on rock stars, a lawyer, a playwright, and others. _Adult Fiction_ Joshua and the Children LLB by Joseph F. Girzone 4 volumes Joshua arrives in a village and witnesses the doings of unscrupulous leaders and violent people. Through the children of the village, he is able to restore a sense of peacefulness and honesty. A modern-day parable. They Called Her Mrs. Doc LLB by Janette Oke 4 volumes The spoiled daughter of a noted Montreal physician falls in love with a conscientious young doctor. When he discloses his intention of doctoring on the Western frontier, she is filled with uncertainties. Dare she give up city life and follow him? _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 sends you braille materials. Asimov's Science Fiction (monthly plus mid-December) Better Homes and Gardens (monthly) Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Journal of Physiotherapy (British monthly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Braille Variety News (monthly) Children's Digest (for children, 8 issues) Consumers' Research (monthly) Cooking Light (bimonthly plus Christmas) Fortune (biweekly plus specials) Inside Sports (monthly) Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues) Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Madam (British monthly) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) New Beacon (British monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC/Computing (monthly) Playboy, selections (monthly) Poetry (monthly) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Progress (British monthly) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens, monthly) 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 ***3/10/94 (gft/jmd)***