Braille Book Review, Vol. 70, No. 1, January-February 2001 Braille Book Review January-February 2001 Volume 70, Number 1 _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 contains 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 2001 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Braille Magazines In Brief National Advisory Group seeks advice The members of the National Advisory Group on Collection Building Activities wish to thank fellow patrons and librarians for their input concerning the NLS program. Please be assured that ideas and suggestions were important and were thoroughly discussed in the committee's deliberations. Please continue to assist us by contacting committee members or your cooperating library with your suggestions. Input from readers is the key ingredient in the success of our program. The group will meet again at NLS on May 23-25, 2001. Representatives from consumer organizations American Council of the Blind Ms. Jill O'Connell 279 Church Lane Carlotta, CA 95528-9715 Blinded Veterans Association Dr. Ronald L. Miller 1480 Aptos Drive Turlock, CA 95382 National Federation of the Blind Mrs. Barbara Walker 2224 S 35th Street Lincoln, NE 68506-6011 bwalker@inebraska.com Reader-at-large representatives Midlands Region--includes the following: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin Ms. Jane L. Toleno 1815 Hillsboro Ave. N Golden Valley, MN 55427 e-mail: jtoleno@visi.com Northern Region--includes the following: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia Mr. Michael Richman 15 Yandow Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 e-mail: car@together.net (Michael Richman) Southern Region--includes the following: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Virgin Islands Ms. Kathy Blackburn 8607 Delaware Court Austin, TX 78758 e-mail: kblackbn@concentric.net Western Region--includes the following: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming Mr. Michael Jones 180 Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80226-6067 e-mail: mjones@hrdbal.dvo.cpqcorp.net Librarians Midlands Ms. Maggie Bacon Library of Michigan Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-5353 e-mail: magbacon@libofmich.lib.mi.us Northern Ms. Carol Taylor Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 198 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (860) 566-2151 fax: (860) 566-6669 e-mail: ctaylor@cslib.org Southern Mr. Randy French Library and Resource Center Department for the Visually Handicapped 395 Azalea Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 371-3661 e-mail: frenchra@dvh.state.va.us Western Ms. Sue Sugimura, Librarian Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 402 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 733-8444 fax: (808) 733-8449 e-mail: sue@lib.state.hi.us Children's/Young Adults Ms. Emma Schroth State Library of Louisiana Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 701 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 342-9563 New braille catalog for children A new braille catalog, For Younger Readers 1998-1999, is available and has been sent to readers who ordered it. For copies of this catalog, contact your cooperating library. The three-volume catalog contains childrenţs books produced in braille during the two-year period. Titles are listed by subject category in nonfiction and fiction sections, with suggested grade levels indicated. The catalog also contains lists of PRINT/BRAILLE books, books for very young readers (preschool to grade 2), and a selection of books suitable for older children and young adults. For Younger Readers 1998-1999 is available on-line through the NLS web site, . The electronic edition also contains juvenile titles recorded on cassette during 1998 and 1999. ESPN selected for magazine program ESPN magazine (biweekly) will be offered as the braille sports magazine as of January 2001. Patrons who subscribed to Sport magazine, which was discontinued in August, will automatically receive ESPN. Patrons who wish to begin a subscription should contact their cooperating library. Correction: The "In Brief" item entitled "Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities" in the September-October 2000 edition of Braille Book Review contains two telephone numbers for the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). To reach ATA, use only the first number, 1-800-455-7970, or the e-mail address, , both of which are correct in the article. The following additional information is reprinted from Talking Book Topics, January-February 2001. Magazine of the Month selections for 2001 Two NLS programs offer readers samplings of magazines not otherwise available through network libraries. Subscribers to Magazine of the Month and Young Adult Magazine of the Month receive a different audio magazine on cassette each month. For a free subscription to either program, contact your local cooperating library. Although the selections are subject to change, subscribers will receive some of the following magazines during the year 2001. Magazine of the Month O: The Oprah Magazine (self-help and inspiration, fashion, recipes, and advice from the television guru) Essence (general interest, issues relevant to African American community and culture) Vegetarian Times (recipes, cooking tips, social issues) Sports Illustrated for Women (women's sports; health care, nutrition, psychology, news) Hispanic Times (Hispanic and Native American heritage, culture, and social issues; includes readers' contributions) Success (business trends, places, products, articles) Policy Review (conservative views on domestic and foreign policy issues) Mother Jones (progressive views, political commentary, and investigative reporting) Smart Money: The Wall Street Journal Magazine of Personal Business (business information for investors) Men's Journal (general interest, sports, action, and travel; columns on health, books, and movies) Military History (wars and battles from ancient to modern times; features dealing with personalities, weapons, and interviews) Fine Cooking for People Who Have to Cook recipes and articles on food selection and preparation) Alternates: Country Living Gardener, Islands, New York, Real Simple, Travel Fifty and Beyond, Upscale Young Adult Magazine of the Month Jump: For Girls Who Dare to Be Different (fitness and health, fashion, feature articles) Right On (African American popular culture) Careers and Colleges (employment, higher education, jobs) Latingirl (fashion, health, beauty, celebrity interviews for Hispanic teens) Surfer (surfing techniques, well-known people, best worldwide locations) Space Illustrated (science of outer space; includes works of science fiction) PetLife: Your Companion Animal Magazine (feature articles about animals in special circumstances, such as working in prisons, airports, or as mascots) Swimming World and Junior Swimmer (profiles of athletes, events, techniques, news) Teen Vogue (fashion, trends, celebrity interviews, and advice) Backpacker: The Magazine of Wilderness Travel (planning tips, equipment, attractions) UFO Magazine (space, UFO controversies) Yahoo! Internet Life: So Many Sites, So Little Time (online resources, information searches, consumer issues) Alternates: CosmoGirl, Girls' Life, Sixteen Magazine, Snowboarding, Teen Beat, TM: Teen Movieline, Twist Harry Potter series in NLS collection Audiocassettes of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter stories are available through network libraries. The most recent title, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (RC 50228), was shipped to libraries in September. Other titles in the series include Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (RC 47260), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (RC 48437), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azbakan (RC 48772). The books are also available in braille from network libraries and through the NLS Web-Braille system. Student Financial Assistance The U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance Program has updated on compact disc its audio recording of information on financial assistance for visually impaired students. Through a simulated conversation between a counselor and a student, the audio guide provides information on postsecondary student financial assistance from federal, state, and private sources. A free copy of the audio guide may be requested from: Student Aid Audio Guide Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044-0084 ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the infomation 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_ A Search for Solitude: Pursuing the Monk's True Life; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 3, 1952-1960. BR 11534. by Thomas Merton. 4 volumes. In these diaries the author reflects on the monastic life, his spiritual and intellectual interests, and his personal struggles to balance solitude with social action outside the monastery. Offers observations on nature, religion, and philosophy. 1996. BR 11534. ## Dancing in the Water of Life: Seeking Peace in the Hermitage; the Journals of Thomas Merton, Volume 5, 1963-1965. BR 11540. by Thomas Merton. 4 volumes. In these diaries the monk and author chronicles the years during which he struggled to reconcile his life of contemplation with his interest in the reform movements of the church and society. As Merton pondered the "absurdity" of worldly concerns, he continued to enjoy "dancing in the water of life." 1997. BR 11540. ## Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume 1. BR 12229. by Julia Child and others. 8 volumes. Classic cookbook, originally written in 1961, offering advice and recipes for beginners and experienced cooks. Presents step-by-step instructions for each recipe, with special attention to basic recipes that are the backbone of French cuisine. Discusses equipment and the buying and handling of ingredients. Companion to _Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2 (BR 12230)_. 1983. BR 12229. ## North of Now: A Celebration of Country and the Soon to Be Gone. BR 12242. by W.D. Wetherell. 2 volumes. The author laments the passing of the quiet country lifestyle. Wetherell lives in rural New Hampshire and reminisces about pleasures in the simple things in life--trout fishing, stargazing, reading, and walking. Describes "baby boomers" as links between the world as it has been for centuries and the new millennium. 1998. BR 12242. ## Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man. BR 12394. by Susan Faludi. 8 volumes. Prize-winning journalist reassesses the masculine role in U.S. society. Focuses on men born after World War II who feel angry at the discrepancy between perceived promises and the reality of their existence. Begins at a domestic violence meeting and progresses to numerous interviews with individuals in a wide range of occupations. Bestseller 1999. BR 12394. ## Living Well, Staying Well: The Ultimate Guide to Help Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer. BR 12416. by American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. 4 volumes. The two organizations detail the lifestyle strategies they believe will protect against both cancer and heart disease. Topics include giving up smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and undergoing medical tests regularly. 1996. BR 12416. ## But What If I Don't Want to Go to College? A Guide to Success through Alternative Education. BR 12422. by Harlow G. Unger. 4 volumes. Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resum‚ and interview advice as well as resource lists. For senior high and older readers. 1998. BR 12422. ## Turning Off the Heat: Why America Must Double Energy Efficiency to Save Money and Reduce Global Warming. BR 12428. by Thomas R. Casten. 3 volumes. Explains why using fossil fuels to produce electricity is wasteful to consumers and harmful to the environment. Casten proposes a free market for electricity to encourage new energy technology that will improve efficiency, reducing costs and cutting emissions. 1998. BR 12428. ## Courtesans and Fishcakes: The Consuming Passions of Classical Athens. BR 12439. by James N. Davidson. 4 volumes. Investigates the pleasures of the flesh--food, drink, and sex--as indulged in by classical Greeks. Based on ancient literature and history of the period from 479 to 323 B.C.E., discusses the Athenians' beliefs, interpretations, and representations of such basic cravings in private and in public. 1997. BR 12439. ## Catholics and American Culture: Fulton Sheen, Dorothy Day, and the Notre Dame Football Team. BR 12456. by Mark S. Massa. 4 volumes. Account of Roman Catholicism in America from 1945 to 1970 and the Church's growing social and cultural influence after World War II. Focuses on religious implications of political and cultural events and discusses such key figures as Fulton Sheen, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, and John F. Kennedy. 1999. BR 12456. ## "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet": The American Talking Film; History and Memory, 1927-1949. BR 12460. by Andrew Sarris. 7 volumes. Examines the first two decades of sound films, focusing on the directors, the studios, and the major actors and actresses. Discusses the works of directors D.W. Griffith, John Ford, Alfred Hitchcock, and others at Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and Columbia studios. Highlights stars such as Bette Davis, Cary Grant, and Spencer Tracy. 1998. BR 12460. ## A Country of Strangers: Blacks and Whites in America. BR 12475. by David K. Shipler. 8 volumes. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Shipler examines attitudes toward race relations in America. Explores how blacks and whites view each other, how perceptions are shaped from birth, and how interpretations of others' behavior are often based on prior assumptions, even among unbiased individuals. Also considers multiracial families and religious minorities and their reactions to social stereotypes. 1997. BR 12475. ## Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom: Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip--from Aristotle to Woody Allen. BR 12487. compiled by Leo Rosten. 4 volumes. Over 5,000 items to tickle your funny bone. 1994. BR 12487. ## Letter to the World: Seven Women Who Shaped the American Century. BR 12491. by Susan Ware. 3 volumes. Profiles of Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothy Thompson, Margaret Mead, Katharine Hepburn, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Martha Graham, and Marian Anderson. Selected because of their stature as popular icons and their contributions to different aspects of American culture in the twentieth century. For senior high and older readers. 1998. BR 12491. ## The Architecture of Diplomacy: Building America's Embassies. BR 12507. by Jane C. Loeffler. 4 volumes. Traces the history of U.S. representation abroad through its buildings, focusing on construction since 1926. Evaluates American embassies in the 1950s as symbols of "an energetic and future-oriented nation." Notes the impact of terrorism on 1990s concerns for embassy security. 1998. BR 12507. ## Whose Body Is It Anyway? Smart Alternative and Traditional Health Choices for Your Total Well-Being. BR 12511. by Joan Kenley. 3 volumes. Inspired by her own menopausal problems, a psychologist presents information on concerns faced by women in midlife. Topics include hormone treatments, physical appearance, urinary and sexual problems, cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. 1999. BR 12511. ## Church and Revolution: Catholics in the Struggle for Democracy and Social Justice. BR 12513. by Thomas Bokenkotter. 6 volumes. Traces the transformation of the Catholic Church from a conservative institution during the French Revolution to a progressive force in twentieth- century world affairs. Portrays religious and political figures such as Daniel O'Connell, Bishop Henry Edward Manning, Michael Collins, Dorothy Day, and Lech Walesa, and assesses their contributions to this change. 1998. BR 12513. ## Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration into the Science and Mysteries of Sleep. BR 12528. by Stanley Coren. 3 volumes. Explores the phenomenon of sleep and the dangers of sleep deprivation. Using scientific facts and personal interviews, author provides evidence that our society is increasingly sleep deprived and notes the resulting problems. Presents some ways to analyze personal sleep habits and needs with tips for improvement. 1996. BR 12528. ## Uneasy Neighbors: Cuba and the United States. BR 12536. by Rhoda Hoff and Margaret Regler. 2 volumes. A collection of primary sources that focus on key historical and political events involving the United States and Cuba. Includes material dealing with Christopher Columbus, the sinking of the _Maine_, a yellow fever epidemic, Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, Fidel Castro, and the Bay of Pigs. For senior high and older readers. 1997. BR 12536. ## Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English. BR 12538. by Patricia T. O'Conner. 2 volumes. Presents lessons in grammar and oddities of the English language for anyone who wants to speak and write more clearly. Explains pronouns, plurals, possessives, verb agreement, punctuation, modifiers, cliches, and outdated grammar rules to help those who need to improve their oral and written language skills. For senior high and older readers. 1996. BR 12538. ## Random Harvest. BR 12544. by James Thomas Flexner. 3 volumes. Collection of short stories and essays on America's history and art, written by the recipient of a special Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Flexner includes his 1929 commencement address at Harvard, portrayals of noted American personalities, articles first published in the _New York Herald Tribune_, and personal memoirs. 1998. BR 12544. ## Two Puppies. BR 12546. by Jane Stern and Michael Stern. 2 volumes. The married authors describe a hellish two years with a puppy very unlike the other Bullmastiffs they've owned. In contrast, they discuss the early years of a well-behaved dog bred and trained to be a guide dog. Also includes tips on selecting, training, and caring for puppies. Some strong language. 1998. BR 12546. ## On the Bus with Rosa Parks: Poems. BR 12555. by Rita Dove. 1 volume. Over forty new poems by the former Poet Laureate celebrating personal freedoms. Several sections explore the African American experience in a historical context, while others convey an individual reaction. "Maple Valley Branch Library, 1967" describes the pleasures of voracious reading. 1999. BR 12555. ## The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes. BR 12556. by Elizabeth Hiser. 3 volumes. Describes the condition of adult-onset diabetes, how the body works, and what goes wrong to cause the illness. Explains optimum lifestyle practices needed to deal with the disease and how to incorporate such changes into daily living. Offers sample meals, recipes, and a resource guide. 1999. BR 12556. ## Addie. BR 12561. by Mary Lee Settle. 2 volumes. Memoir centered around the author's grandmother Addie from Cedar Grove, West Virginia. Describes the social and economic life of the Kanawha Valley in pioneer days, during the War between the States, and later when the coal mines were developed. 1998. BR 12561. ## The Heart Can Be Filled Anywhere on Earth: Minneota, Minnesota. BR 12563. by Bill Holm. 2 volumes. After years of searching for "a middle-class life in a gentler, lovelier, more urbane place," the author returns to his native Minneota, Minnesota, with newfound views on the value of community and the meaning of success. He describes his Icelandic forebears and his own early years. 1996. BR 12563. ## Walden; or, Life in the Woods. BR 12576. by Henry David Thoreau. 3 volumes (Reissue). Philosophical observations recorded during an experiment in simple living at a small pond near Concord, Massachusetts. Thoreau's essays include his detailed observations of nature and his comments on the world's problems. He says that "the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." 1854. BR 12576. ## Questions of Heaven: The Chinese Journeys of an American Buddhist. BR 12597. by Gretel Ehrlich. 1 volume. The writer travels to China to climb a sacred Buddhist mountain. Hoping to "pick up the threads of a once flourishing Buddhist culture," she is saddened to see the extent of destruction the ten-year-long cultural revolution wreaked on things spiritual, intellectual, and creative. 1997. BR 12597. ## Something Happened Yesterday. BR 12599. by Beryl Bainbridge. 2 volumes. Fifty articles written over a period of six years for the _Evening Standard_ in London describing events that were experienced by the author. Includes mundane occurrences such as a street fair, cinemas, and her family's antics, as well as societal observations. 1998. BR 12599. ## Career Opportunities in Computers and Cyberspace. BR 12603. by Harry Henderson. 4 volumes. Profiles close to two hundred jobs that are available for people with computer skills. The author gives basic information such as position description, salaries, and future prospects and offers career tips and advice on using the World Wide Web. For senior high and older readers. 1999. BR 12603. ## Life among the Ibo Women of Nigeria. BR 12605. by Salome Nnoromele. 1 volume. Describes the cultural history of the Ibo women of western Africa, including their traditional social, economic, religious, and political roles. Discusses the consequences of European colonialism, the modern role of women in Nigeria, and possible future trends. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. BR 12605. ## Goodbye, Dear Friend: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Pet. BR 12607. by Virginia Ironside. 1 volume. British journalist discusses relationships people often have with their pets and the very real, but often scorned, grief they suffer when a much-loved animal dies. She uses letters, anecdotes, excerpts, and poems to illustrate her analysis; also touches on euthanasia, memorials, spiritual beliefs, and long- missing pets. 1994. BR 12607. ## House of Steps: Finding the Path Home. BR 12613. by Amy Blackmarr. 1 volume. Essayist describes living alone in an odd rental house in rural Kansas while completing a fellowship at the University of Kansas. She talks of spiders and wasps, mailbox destruction, multiple dogs, mowing the huge lawn, and coming to feel at home. 1999. BR 12613. ## Hail Babylon! In Search of the American City at the End of the Millennium. BR 12619. by Andrei Codrescu. 2 volumes. The author, a "Transylvanian in Dixieland," celebrates the lure of American cities with their energy and multicultural denizens. Describes his tour of New Orleans, Little Rock, and points west. Laments the destruction caused by freeways, sterile architecture, and politicians; notes with hope the use of bookstores as meeting places. 1998. BR 12619. ## Myths. BR 12679. retold by Tana Reiff. 1 volume. Collection of myths from Greece, where they were used to explain how the world came about and how things worked. Includes "Pandora's Box," "Midas and the Golden Touch," and several stories about the Trojan War. Grade 1 braille. 1991. BR 12679. ## ### _Adult Fiction_ Where the Road Goes. BR 12240. by Joanne Greenberg. 3 volumes. Sixty-two-year-old perennial activist Tig Warriner joins a radical acquaintance in a yearlong environmental march across the country. Tig's family members resent her years of devotion to causes at their expense. In their letters back and forth, Tig learns more about her husband and children than she had ever known. 1998. BR 12240. ## Suspicion. BR 12241. by Barbara Rogan. 3 volumes. Novelist Emma's husband, Roger, finally convinces her to move from New York City to a Victorian house on Long Island Sound. She scoffs at rumors that the house is haunted. When unexplainable things begin to happen, Emma feels more and more paranoid, suspecting everyone--including Roger. Some strong language. 1999. BR 12241. ## Winnetou. BR 12438. by Karl May. 6 volumes. A surveyor travels throughout the West and spends time with the Indians. He develops a special rapport with Apache chief Winnetou and is greatly saddened by his untimely death. This fictional account was written in 1892 following May's visit to the American frontier. Some violence. 1977. BR 12438. ## Gain. BR 12444. by Richard Powers. 4 volumes. Laura Bodey lives in a midwestern city, home of the well-established Clare Soap and Chemical company. When Laura learns she has cancer, she blames the manufacturer. After exploring Clare's history, business practices, and advertising policies, as well as periods of growth and financial crisis, Laura seeks damages. 1998. BR 12444. ## The Mother-in-Law Diaries. BR 12449. by Carol Dawson. 2 volumes. Her son has eloped--and made her a mother-in-law! This news causes Lulu to contemplate the unfortunate relationships she had with the mothers of her boyfriends and four husbands. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. BR 12449. ## Loyal Disloyalty. BR 12451. by Jeffrey Ashford. 2 volumes. When a serial rapist eludes the British police, they publish his known characteristics in hopes that someone will recognize the description--and someone does. Richard Adeane suspects the wealthy brother-in-law of his estranged wife, and the clincher is something she told Richard in confidence. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. BR 12451. ## Hunting Badger. BR 12470. by Tony Hillerman. 2 volumes. A casino robbery on the Ute reservation leaves one guard dead, while a second is wounded and held under suspicion. As Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee tracks the criminals in the Four Corners canyons, retired cop Joe Leaphorn receives a startling tip identifying the perpetrators. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. BR 12470. ## Madame Bovary: Life in a Country Town. BR 12480. by Gustave Flaubert. 3 volumes. A young middle-class Frenchwoman, Emma Bovary, is bored with her husband (an inept doctor) and their country existence. Her romantic fantasies lead her astray, into adultery and self-destruction. Translated by Gerard Hopkins. Originally published in 1857. 1981. BR 12480. ## Go Down, Moses. BR 12488. by William Faulkner. 3 volumes. Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the changing relationships between racial groups and their attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996. BR 12488. ## Enormous Changes at the Last Minute. BR 12490. by Grace Paley. 1 volume. Seventeen stories written in the 1960s and 1970s. In the title story a middle- aged woman decides to have a baby with her young hippie lover, even though her hospitalized father advises against it. Some strong language. 1974. BR 12490. ## The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway. BR 12504. by Ernest Hemingway. 7 volumes (Reissue). This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange Country." 1987. BR 12504. ## Mr. White's Confession. BR 12514. by Robert Clark. 3 volumes. St. Paul, Minnesota; 1939. When two dance hall girls are murdered, the police accuse Herbert White, a lonely, daffy clerk and amateur photographer. But recently widowed police lieutenant Wesley Horner has doubts. When White runs, Horner follows him. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. BR 12514. ## In Dubious Battle. BR 12516. by John Steinbeck. 3 volumes (Reissue). Jim Nolan leads disgruntled migrant workers in a confrontation with California landowners during the depression. Bestseller after its original publication in 1936. Conveys several levels of meaning about social forces and poverty in addition to its portrayal of labor strife. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. BR 12516. ## Found Money. BR 12519. by James Grippando. 3 volumes. One day before physician Ryan Duffy's electrician father dies, he tells his son about millions of dollars hidden in the attic. Meanwhile, divorced single mother Amy Parkens receives a box containing two hundred thousand dollars. Both want to know if the money is tainted. Strong language and some violence. 1999. BR 12519. ## Creeping Ivy. BR 12525. by Natasha Cooper. 3 volumes. Trish Maguire, a barrister who handles child law, rushes to the aid of her cousin Antonia when Antonia's four-year-old daughter, Charlotte, goes missing. The police start zeroing in on the nanny, Antonia's boyfriend, and Charlotte's father. Before the investigation is over, even Trish is a suspect. 1998. BR 12525. ## The Ladies' Man. BR 12526. by Elinor Lipman. 2 volumes. At fifty-three, Adele Dobbin lives with her two sisters. Decades earlier, Adele's fianc‚, Harvey Nash, left town the night of their engagement party. Now womanizing Harvey has returned to Boston, throwing the sisters' lives into a tailspin. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. BR 12526. ## The Quilter's Apprentice. BR 12533. by Jennifer Chiaverini. 2 volumes. Sarah McClure can't find a job after she and her husband move to the small town of Waterford, Pennsylvania. Then crotchety old Sylvia Compson asks Sarah to help organize her family estate and agrees to include quilting lessons as part of the salary. As they work, Sylvia gradually opens up to Sarah about her past. 1999. BR 12533. ## The Burglar in the Rye: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery. BR 12534. by Lawrence Block. 2 volumes. Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar and bookseller, is hired by an ex-lover of a famous, reclusive author to steal back letters now in the possession of a literary agent. The only problem is that the agent is dead when Bernie arrives, and he can't resist stealing some rubies as he flees. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. BR 12534. ## Moving as One: Heart Beats, Volume 1. BR 12535. by Elizabeth M. Rees. 2 volumes. Pennsylvania high school junior Sophy Bartlett realizes her plans to be a ballerina are in jeopardy when the Ballet Academy has to close for financial reasons. But she also hates the alternative: Carlos Vargas's suggestion that the institution should merge with the ballroom dance school he attends. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. BR 12535. ## Backwater. BR 12539. by Joan Bauer. 2 volumes. Sixteen-year-old Ivy Breedlove feels out of place in her family of opinionated attorneys. While helping an elderly relative compile a family history, Ivy sees similarities between herself and a reclusive aunt who lives in the Adirondacks. Ivy sets out to find her mysterious aunt. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. BR 12539. ## Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind. BR 12542. by Ann B. Ross. 2 volumes. Miss Julia, of Abbotsville, North Carolina, is just recovering from the shock of her husband's death, when Hazel Marie Puckett arrives on her doorstep with a nine-year-old boy. Mr. Springer might have left Miss Julia well off financially (which she is just beginning to enjoy), but he also left her with a stepson. 1999. BR 12542. ## Necessary Roughness. BR 12549. by Marie G. Lee. 2 volumes. Korean-American teenager Chan Kim and his twin sister, Young, work hard to be assimilated into their new high school after their father moves the family from L.A. to rural Minnesota. Chan switches from soccer to football to gain acceptance, but then tragedy strikes the family. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. BR 12549. ## The Perks of Being a Wallflower. BR 12551. by Stephen Chbosky. 2 volumes. In 1991 Charlie is a high school freshman, reeling from his only friend's recent suicide. In a series of letters, the overly sensitive and intelligent Charlie describes making friends with two seniors, who are step-siblings, and growing up with their help. For senior high and older readers. 1999. BR 12551. ## The Plague. BR 12552. by Albert Camus. 2 volumes (Reissue). In a coastal town in Algeria the people struggle against ignorance and fear as the bubonic plague strikes. Dr. Bernard Rieux chronicles the trials and suffering of his patients during the quarantine, and their triumph over death. 1948. BR 12552. ## Death Lights a Candle: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery. BR 12557. by Phoebe Atwood Taylor. 2 volumes. A fierce snow storm covers Cape Cod and keeps visiting Bostonians trapped inside during a week-long house party. When two guests are murdered, local handyman-turned-sheriff Asey Mayo investigates. Some violence. 1932. BR 12557. ## Farewell, I'm Bound to Leave You. BR 12558. by Fred Chappell. 2 volumes. While Jess's grandmother lies dying, he reminisces about her tales of women and hillbilly life in the North Carolina mountains. In "The Silent Woman" a woman never once spoke but was accepted by all. In "The Figuring Woman" a wise seamstress is consulted for advice. 1996. BR 12558. ## Peyton Place. BR 12566. by Grace Metalious. 4 volumes (Reissue). In the small New England town of Peyton Place the surface lives of the inhabitants hide lurid secrets. Three women--Allison MacKenzie; her mother, Constance; and Allison's friend Selena Cross--struggle to keep up appearances as they deal with adultery, repression, lust, incest, and abortion. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1956. BR 12566. ## Master Georgie. BR 12568. by Beryl Bainbridge. 1 volume. George Hardy, a physician and amateur photographer, volunteers for service in the Crimean War. His friends describe their relationships with him throughout the years: Myrtle, a foundling taken in by the family who becomes Georgie's lover, his brother-in-law Dr. Potter, and his assistant Pompey Jones. Some violence. 1998. BR 12568. ## Sirena. BR 12571. by Donna Jo Napoli. 1 volume. Appalled at the thought of luring hapless sailors to their deaths with a siren song, mermaid Sirena abandons her sisters to live on the island of Lemnos. There she nurses the marooned Philoctetes back to health before he meets his heroic fate in the Trojan War. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. BR 12571. ## Famous after Death. BR 12575. by Benjamin Cheever. 2 volumes. Satirical story of book editor Noel Hammersmith, who aspires to become thin, attractive, and famous. In reality, he can't remember large chunks of his boring days. Meanwhile, a serial bomber who seems to be leading a parallel life to Noel's is getting a lot of press. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. BR 12575. ## Dust Devils. BR 12578. by Robert Laxalt. 1 volume. Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the help of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. BR 12578. ## A Crime in the Neighborhood. BR 12580. by Suzanne Berne. 2 volumes. In 1972, after ten-year-old Marsha's father runs off with her mother's sister, Marsha copes with life by documenting the comings and goings in the neighborhood. When her mother begins flirting with boring Mr. Green, Marsha turns over her notebooks to police investigating a young boy's death. Some strong language. 1997. BR 12580. ## The Call of the Wild. BR 12582. by Jack London. 1 volume (Reissue). Buck, a St. Bernard mix, is stolen and trained to be a sled dog in the Alaskan gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs, Buck learns to fight ruthlessly until he finds a master, John Thornton, whom he loves and respects. For senior high and older readers. 1903. BR 12582. ## Gone from Home: Short Takes. BR 12584. by Angela Johnson. 1 volume. Twelve short stories about quirky characters who are in need of help. "By the Time You Read This" sounds like a suicide note, but turns out to be a thank- you letter. In "Sweetness" a neglected child of a church-absorbed mother commits crimes for attention. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. BR 12584. ## Candles on Bay Street. BR 12593. by K.C. McKinnon. 2 volumes. Growing up in his small Maine town, Sam always had a secret crush on his friend Dee Dee, but she moved away with someone else. Now Sam is a married veterinarian and Dee Dee has finally returned home with her young son and a sad favor to ask of Sam and his wife. 1999. BR 12593. ## Darkness, Be My Friend. BR 12596. by John Marsden. 2 volumes. In this sequel to _A Killing Frost (BR 11739)_ teenagers Homer, Lee, Kevin, Fi, and Ellie try to lead normal lives in New Zealand. But when Colonel Finley asks them to return to Australia to fight the invaders, they reluctantly agree, hoping to find their families. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers.1996. BR 12596. ## Elbow Room. BR 12600. by James Alan McPherson. 2 volumes. Collection of twelve short stories dealing with African American life. In "Why I Like Country Music," an urban husband enjoys hillbilly music--much to his wife's disdain. In the title story, a biracial couple struggle to find their identity. 1975. BR 12600. ## The Essence of the Thing. BR 12602. by Madeleine St. John. 2 volumes. Struggling to comprehend why her live-in lover Jonathan suddenly thinks they shouldn't be together, Nicola packs, moves out, and tries to recover. Meanwhile Jonathan consoles himself that he was correct in breaking up, believing that when a relationship isn't absolutely right, it is absolutely wrong. Some strong language. 1997. BR 12602. ## The History of the Siege of Lisbon. BR 12606. by Jos‚ Saramago. 3 volumes. Nobel prize-winning author describes the solitary life of a proofreader, Raimundo Silva, who has the audacity to rewrite history on one of his assignments. Silva decides that in 1147 the king of Portugal reconquered Lisbon without the help of Crusaders. His boss, Maria Sara, then falls in love with him. 1996. BR 12606. ## The Wake of the Wind. BR 12608. by J. California Cooper. 3 volumes. Africa, circa 1764. Acquaintances Kola and Suwaibu are captured and transported to America. One hundred years later two of their descendants, Mordecai and Lifee, marry on a plantation just prior to the Civil War. After they are freed the family starts on a journey to find a home. Some violence. 1998. BR 12608. ## I Lock My Door upon Myself. BR 12610. by Joyce Carol Oates. 1 volume. In 1907 an emotionally disturbed country girl, Edith "Calla" Honeystone, is married off to an older farmer. Calla lives in a trance until she meets an African American itinerant water dowser, with whom she falls in love. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1990. BR 12610. ## The Stillest Day. BR 12611. by Josephine Hart. 1 volume. Maiden schoolteacher Bethesda Barnet resides with her invalid mother in a small English village at the turn of the century. When the Pearsons, an expectant couple, move in next door, Bethesda becomes obsessed with the husband. Then a tragedy occurs and Bethesda winds up ostracized. 1998. BR 12611. ## The Honey Thief. BR 12614. by Elizabeth Graver. 2 volumes. Because of eleven-year-old Eva's repeated shoplifting, her widowed mother, Miriam, moves them from Manhattan to a rental house in the country. As Eva befriends the beekeeper whom she initially pilfered from, the story gradually reveals the reason Eva steals and why it scares Miriam so. Some strong language. 1999. BR 12614. ## Three Women. BR 12615. by Marge Piercy. 3 volumes. Successful attorney Suzanne Blume's contented, solitary life is disrupted when her troubled older daughter loses another job and returns home. Then, as Suzanne warily pursues an in-person meeting with an online friend, her political-activist mother suffers a crippling stroke and moves in. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999. BR 12615. ## Stone Quarry. BR 12616. by S.J. Rozan. 3 volumes. P.I. Bill Smith normally uses his upstate New York cabin to unwind, but this time he's there on business. An art theft could expose the true identity of an anonymous local farmer unless Smith can recover the paintings. Meanwhile, Smith must locate a friend suspected of murder. Violence and strong language. 1999. BR 12616. ## The Ship Avenged. BR 12617. by S.M. Stirling. 3 volumes. This sequel to _The City Who Fought (BR 9865)_ occurs ten years after Simeon and his space station SSS-900-C defeated space pirates from Kolnar. Now the Kolnar leader plans revenge with a kidnapping and a scheme to infect humans with a brain-killing virus. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. BR 12617. ## Folktales. BR 12628. retold by Tana Reiff. 1 volume. Eight folktales from around the world. Some teach a lesson, while others are just fun. Includes "Lazy Jack" from England, "The Man in the Moon" from China, "The Shoes of Jewels" from Vietnam, and "Stone Soup," which comes from France, Sweden, and other countries. Grade 1 braille. 1991. BR 12628. ## Breaking Rank. BR 12640. by Kristen D. Randle. 2 volumes. Some boys at Casey's high school belong to the Clan. Silent and dressed in black, they eschew schoolwork, while secretly receiving an alternate education. When one member flouts the Clan by taking honors classes with his tutor Casey, the two develop an unexpected relationship. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. BR 12640. ## The Ugly Dachshund. BR 12647. by G.B. Stern. 1 volume. In a satire on human behavior, Tono, a Great Dane, is raised among dachshunds. But the big dog always feels inferior since he is not treated like the others. Finally, when Tono realizes his true nature, his demeanor changes. A Disney movie of the same title was filmed in 1966. 1938. BR 12647. ## Looking for Alibrandi. BR 12681. by Melina Marchetta. 2 volumes. During her senior year in a Catholic school in Sydney, Australia, Josie meets her father, whom she has never known. She also has to contend with her cantankerous Italian grandmother, her illegitimate background, and her relationships with beaus Jacob and John. For senior high readers. 1992. BR 12681. ## The Unspeakable. BR 12684. by Charles Laird Calia. 2 volumes. When word reaches the Bishop of St. Paul that the Reverend Jim Marbury can heal the sick, the Reverend Peter Whitmore is sent to investigate. During the Holy Week that Whitmore spends with Marbury, the men come to share some dark, painful secrets and discover divine healing. Some strong language. 1998. BR 12684. ## Mind's Eye. BR 12688. by Paul Fleischman. 1 volume. A novel in play form in which sixteen-year-old Courtney, paralyzed in an accident, learns about the power of the mind from an elderly blind woman, who takes Courtney on an imaginary journey to Italy using a 1910 guidebook. For senior high and older readers. 1999. BR 12688. ## The Divine Ryans. BR 12703. by Wayne Johnston. 2 volumes. Nine-year-old Draper Doyle Ryan is the youngest member of his extensive and eccentric Irish-Catholic clan in Newfoundland. Amidst his struggles with daily life, the hapless boy is obsessed with Montreal Canadiens hockey, erotic dreams, and recurring visions of his deceased father. Some descriptions of sex. 1990. BR 12703. ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Children's Nonfiction_ The Chain Reaction: Pioneers of Nuclear Science. BR 12572. by Karen Fox. 1 volume. Profiles seven nuclear scientists. Discusses the pivotal contributions of Marie Curie, Ernest Rutherford, Enrico Fermi, Ernest O. Lawrence, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Maria Goeppert-Mayer, and Andrei Sakharov. Traces the discovery of radioactivity to the creation of nuclear bombs and the understanding of particles in the nucleus. For grades 6-9. 1998. BR 12572. ## The Rebuilding of Bosnia. BR 12579. by James P. Reger. 1 volume. An account of the Bosnian civil war between Roman Catholics, Muslims, and Orthodox Serbs. Chronicles the history of strife in the Balkans, including the destruction of Sarajevo and "ethnic cleansing." Summarizes the Dayton Peace Accords and the reconstruction up to 1996. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. BR 12579. ## Pioneer Girl: Growing Up on the Prairie. BR 12604. by Andrea Warren. 1 volume. Recounts the life of Grace McCance, whose family settled a Nebraska homestead in 1885 when she was only three years old. Grace and her sisters helped to work the farm as they contended with bugs, snakes, blizzards, and wildfires. Based on her memoirs. For grades 4-7. 1998. BR 12604. ## Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen. BR 12621. by Hans Christian Andersen. 1 volume. A selection of nine of Andersen's well-known tales: "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Thumbelina," "The Nightingale," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Little Mermaid," "The Tinderbox," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling." For grades 3-6. 1992. BR 12621. ## Jupiter. BR 12638. by Larry Dane Brimner. 1 volume. Presents basic facts about the largest planet in our solar system--its features and how it has been studied. Discusses Jupiter's sixteen moons and the space probes sent to explore its terrain and environment. For grades 3-6. 1999. BR 12638. ## Exploding Ants: Amazing Facts about How Animals Adapt. BR 12642. by Joanne Settel. 1 volume. In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants, birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999. BR 12642. ## Saturn. BR 12646. by Larry Dane Brimner. 1 volume. Presents basic information about the second largest planet and its distinctive rings. Describes its physical characteristics and interprets space probe observations of Saturn's rings and moons. For grades 3-6. 1999. BR 12646. ## Make Things Fly: Poems about the Wind. BR 12687. edited by Dorothy M. Kennedy. 1 volume. Twenty-seven poems describing the wind written by such poets as John Ciardi, Karla Kuskin, Robert Louis Stevenson, Christina Rossetti, A.A. Milne, Carl Sandburg, and Russell Hoban. Kaye Starbird's verses tell about grown-ups and kids having different reactions to the spring wind. For grades 4-7. 1998. BR 12687. ## Barn Savers. BR 13011. by Linda Oatman High. 1 volume. A young boy's account of a day spent working with his father to recycle materials from an old barn. He also tells about the iron horse on a weather vane that his father lets him take as a special keepsake. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. BR 13011. ## ### _Children's Fiction_ Big Red. BR 12530. by Jim Kjelgaard. 2 volumes. Seventeen-year-old Danny Pickett takes a shine to a big red Irish setter on a nearby ranch. Naming the dog "Red," he uses him to help hunt a dangerous bear who's been killing livestock. Prequel to _Irish Red (BR 12531)_. For grades 4-7. 1945. BR 12530. ## Irish Red. BR 12531. by Jim Kjelgaard. 1 volume. Danny Pickett at first believes that Mike, the runt of the Irish setter litter, will never live up to the standards of his champion father, Big Red. But when they become trapped in a snowstorm with a dangerous puma, he changes his mind. Sequel to _Big Red (BR 12530)_. For grades 4-7. 1951. 1951. BR 12531. ## The Ashwater Experiment. BR 12550. by Amy Goldman Koss. 1 volume. At twelve, Hillary Siegal's life of traveling with her footloose parents has led her to fantasize that she is the only real person in an elaborate experiment. When her parents decide to housesit for nine whole months in Ashwater, California, Hillary is surprised to find actual friendships. For grades 5-8. 1999. BR 12550. ## Jack and Jill. BR 12554. by Louisa May Alcott. 2 volumes. Jack and Jill are the best of friends and when they are severely injured in a sledding accident they become even closer. With the help of Jack's mother, the two are provided with many amusements to pass the Christmas season. But will Jill ever walk again? For grades 5-8. 1880. BR 12554. ## On Different Shores. BR 12585. by Jen McVeity. 1 volume. Tess lives with her politician father, stepmother, and half-sister during the week and with her fashion-model mother on weekends. As her sister struggles to impress their increasingly distant father, Tess abandons competitive swimming and good grades to concentrate on her guerrilla environmental group's activities. For grades 5-8. 1998. BR 12585. ## Bunnicula Strikes Again!. BR 12594. by James Howe. 1 volume. Harold, the canine author, describes the events that disrupted the Monroe household where he lives with Chester (a cat), Howie (a puppy), and Bunnicula (a rabbit with fangs). It all starts with Bunnicula looking listless and Chester saying he has the matter under control. Companion to _Return to Howliday Inn (BR 9196)_. For grades 3-6. 1999. BR 12594. ## Ramona's World. BR 12609. by Beverly Cleary. 1 volume. Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to _Ramona Forever (BR 6284)_. For grades 3-6. 1999. BR 12609. ## Journeys with Elijah: Eight Tales of the Prophet. BR 12624. retold by Barbara Diamond Goldin. 1 volume. Folktales about the well-known figure of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. Set in such diverse locations as Argentina, the Caribbean, China, Germany, Iraq, and Israel. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. BR 12624. ## A Different Kind of Hero. BR 12673. by Ann R. Blakeslee. 1 volume. Colorado mining town, 1881. Renny Sholto, twelve, often disappoints his father by being too softhearted. When Wong Gum Zi, a young Chinese immigrant, comes to town, Renny is the only one who accepts him. But their friendship causes Renny lots of trouble, especially with his dad. For grades 5- 8. 1997. BR 12673. ## Altogether, One at a Time. BR 12682. by E.L. Konigsburg. 1 volume. Four short coping stories. In "Inviting Jason," Stan learns something about dyslexia; in "The Night of the Leonids," Lewis spends time at his grandmother's; in "Camp Fat," Clara learns to love herself; and in "Momma at the Pearly Gates," Momma copes with prejudice. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1971. BR 12682. ## The King of Dragons. BR 12685. by Carol Fenner. 2 volumes. Ian, eleven, lives with his father in an abandoned city hall. Being homeless is no fun, and they are often hungry and cold. When workers arrive to convert the building into a kite museum, Ian decides to involve himself with the group--especially since his father has disappeared. For grades 6-9. 1998. BR 12685. ## Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander. BR 12686. by Donald J. Sobol. 1 volume. Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown helps his dad, the police chief, solve ten new cases involving, among other things, dead cockroaches, surfboards, bananas, and peacock eggs. For grades 3-6. 1999. BR 12686. ## Figuring Out Frances. BR 12689. by Gina Willner-Pardo. 1 volume. Abigail is bothered by two mysteries at the start of the fourth grade. One, why does her grandmother with Alzheimer's disease now call Abigail "Frances"? And, two, why did her best friend, Travis Mooney, change so much when he transferred to her school this year? For grades 4-7. 1999. BR 12689. ## A Hive for the Honeybee. BR 12704. by Soinbhe Lally. 1 volume. Three-day-old worker bee Thora is already on duty, active in the life cycle of the beehive. Belle, another worker, instructs Thora about responsibility, but her friends the drones, Mo and Alfred, teach her about the mysteries and choices of life. For grades 6-9. 1996. BR 12704. ## Sammy and the Dinosaurs. BR 13004. by Ian Whybrow. 1 volume. When Sammy finds some toy dinosaurs in Gran's attic, they become his favorite companions. Then one day he leaves them on a train and is upset until Gran comes to the rescue. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. BR 13004. ## Joseph Had a Little Overcoat. BR 13008. by Simms Taback. 1 volume. Joseph starts with an overcoat. When it is old and worn, he makes it into a jacket. The original material becomes smaller and smaller until he arrives at the moral of the tale. Adapted from a Yiddish folk song. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Medal. 1999. BR 13008. ## The Full Belly Bowl. BR 13009. by Jim Aylesworth. 1 volume. When a very old man rescues a wee small man from a fox, he receives a magic bowl in gratitude, with specific instructions for handling it. But there will be some unfortunate complications if the bowl is not stored upside down. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. BR 13009. ## In the Time of the Drums. BR 13010. by Kim L. Siegelson. 1 volume. Mentu, an American-born slave boy from the Georgia Sea Islands, learns African traditions from his grandmother Twi. But one day, drums announce the arrival of a boat loaded with unhappy Ibo slaves, and African-born Twi leaves Mentu to lead the Ibo out of captivity. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. Coretta Scott King Award. 1999. BR 13010. ## Goodnight Moon. BR 13012. by Margaret Wise Brown. 1 volume. As a little bunny settles into bed, he bids good night to familiar objects in his room and even some outside. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1947. BR 13012. ## ### _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 (bimonthly [3] and monthly [6]) ESPN (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; 6 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; monthly) Playboy (monthly) Poetry (monthly) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular) Rolling Stone (popular culture; 26 issues) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens; monthly) Short Stories (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