NLS: Talking Book Topics

edited by Mary Soames

read by Patricia Kilgarriff

7 cassettes in 2 containers

Presents a collection of correspondence between Clementine and Winston Churchill from 1908 until 1964, the year before his death. Reveals their differences--especially in the friends they kept, their daily routines, and their vacation preferences. Explores the love, loyalty, and commitment to family and politics that held them together. 1998.

by Herman Wouk

read by Ken Kliban

2 cassettes

Writing for Jews and non-Jews curious about the Hebrew faith, Wouk broadly sketches Judaism, touching on its history, beliefs, laws, liturgy, and observances. The author expands his original 1959 work with epilogues on the Six-Day War and on "Israel at Forty." Companion to The Will to Live On (RC 51045). 1987.

by Herman Wouk

read by Ken Kliban

2 cassettes

After writing several epilogues to update This Is My God (RC 51044), Wouk now offers this companion volume in which he presents things as he has come to see them during his "lifetime of living and studying Judaism." He discusses the Holocaust, sacred Jewish literature, and contemporary Jewish life. 2000.

by Niall Ferguson

read by Anne Flosnik

8 cassettes in 2 containers

Details the Rothschilds' economic and political accomplishments, including the establishment of the world's largest bank before World War I. Recounts the diversification of the family's business empire into insurance, mining, transportation, and real estate. Sequel to The House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets, 1798-1848 (RC 51082). 1999.

by George Robinson

read by Ken Kliban

5 cassettes

A syndicated columnist and committed Reform Jew offers his viewpoints on the various Jewish movements--Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist--and provides information on issues such as prayer and ritual, festivals, life cycle events, and Jewish mysticism. He also includes the 613 commandments found in the Torah and discusses several philosophers. 2000.

by Judy Krizmanic

read by Kristin Allison

2 cassettes

In this companion to A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian (RC 41479) the author offers recipes and tips for becoming self-sufficient in the kitchen. Includes useful substitutions, menus, and suggestions for the college-bound. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999.

by Karen Plunkett-Powell

read by Mitzi Friedlander

3 cassettes

History of the "great five-cent store" from 1879 to 1997. Traces the rags-to-riches story of founder Frank Winfield Woolworth. Recalls his first successful enterprise, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; his role in the construction of the world's tallest building in 1913; the depression years; and the lunch-counter sit-ins of the early 1960s. 1999.

by Tim Joyner

read by Peter Gil

3 cassettes

Detailed account of the adventure, danger, and wonder of Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe in search of a route to the spice islands. The three-year journey began in September 1519, but because of poor judgment on his part, Magellan was killed in the Philippines in 1521. Some violence. 1992.

edited by Michael J. Rosen

read by L.J. Ganser

3 cassettes

More than 100 humorous pieces by contemporary authors and comedians, including Dave Barry, Roy Blount Jr., and Fran Lebowitz. Presents commentaries on President Clinton, O.J. Simpson, Madonna, and Saddam Hussein, as well as kids, travel, soccer coaches, and El Niño. Some strong language. 2000.

by Juliet E.K. Walker

read by Jake Williams

6 cassettes

Examines African American business development from the 1600s to the 1990s. Discusses black participation in commercial real estate, finance and investment, manufacturing, and other sectors. Recommends resisting policies based on racial prejudice and exploring opportunities for expansion into national and global markets. Black Caucus of ALA Award. 1998.

by Stuart Nicholson

read by Jake Williams

3 cassettes

Based on reminiscences from Ellington's family, friends, band members, and business associates, the author traces the musician's childhood in Washington, D.C., his performances in the 1920s, and his rise to fame as one of America's finest pianists and band leaders. Also portrays Ellington as a manager and renowned jazz composer. 1999.

by Alison Weir

read by Lisette Lecat

4 cassettes

Biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), a feudal heiress who was wed first to King Louis VII of France and later to Henry II--the Plantagenet ruler of England. Describes her marriages and children, her adventures during a Crusade, the rebellion she led with two of her sons, her imprisonment, and her lifelong political involvement. 1999.

by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

read by Butch Hoover

3 cassettes

Two journalists from the Economist explain how the combination of global economic trends and social forces affects people's lives. The authors argue that increasing international integration has strengthened overall efficiency and broadened consumers' choices. They predict that cheaper raw materials and faster distribution systems will lead to greater innovation and lower prices. 2000.

by Andy Rathbone

read by John Richardson

3 cassettes

Explains the basics of a home computer and the often preinstalled Windows 98 software program. Includes instructions for using e-mail and audio and video features, and for surfing the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer 5. Also describes common problems. 1998.

by David Micklethwait

read by Lou Harpenau

5 cassettes

Drawing mainly on original documents, Micklethwait presents an account of Noah Webster, who is credited with creating the first American dictionary. He describes some of Webster's other roles, such as schoolteacher, itinerant lecturer, and champion of copyright protection in America. Also discusses how Webster was, ironically, a great plagiarist. 2000.

edited by Trudy Lieberman

read by Kerry Cundiff

5 cassettes

More than five hundred pages of practical advice on finding the best possible health care for seniors in the United States. Lists facilities and services by state. Encourages preparation of a living will. 2000.

by Michael G. Paciello

read by Lou Harpenau

3 cassettes

Advocates making the World Wide Web fully accessible for people with disabilities and provides instructions for designing and building web sites with the use of assistive technology. Describes tools and utilities currently available, outlines legal issues, and discusses problem solving resources. 2000.

by Andrew Mango

read by Dennis Rooney

5 cassettes

The life and times of the founder of modern Turkey. Army officer Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938) joined the Young Turk movement in 1908. He fought during World War I, and ultimately established an independent nation out of the defeated Ottoman Empire. Describes Atatürk's regime and his continuing influence on Turkey. 1999.

edited by Sabatino Moscati

read by Frank Coffee

4 cassettes

Essays explore the history, religion, art, and archaeological discoveries of the ancient Mediterranean civilization of the Phoenicians. Describes their expansion throughout the known world and their relationships with other cultures. 1988.

edited by Robert Irwin

read by Robert Blumenfeld

4 cassettes

Selections of Arabic poetry and prose composed between the fifth and the sixteenth centuries, from Afghanistan to Spain. Contains excerpts from major classics, including the Qur'an and The Arabian Nights, as well as less familiar pieces. Literary commentary and historical context are supplied by the editor. 1999.

by Albert Schweitzer

read by David Elias

2 cassettes

Autobiography of the German missionary doctor, organist, philosopher, theologian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner--first written in 1931 and revised by the author through 1960. Describes his childhood and education, religious views, organ building, and activities in Africa. Authorized translation with foreword by President Jimmy Carter. 1990.

edited by Robert Cowley

read by Robert Sams

7 cassettes in 2 containers

Historians and participants provide accounts of incidents from the war fought between 1939 and 1945. Includes the memoirs of Kanji Suzuki, a Japanese kamikaze pilot who survived a suicidal attack on an American ship. Articles were previously published in MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. 2001.

by Marc Aronson

read by Jake Williams

1 cassette

Biography of the adventurous English explorer and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I. Describes the numerous expeditions to the New World in search of a golden kingdom and how court politics determined his fortunes. For junior and senior high readers. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2000.

by Hans J. Massaquoi

read by Jake Williams

4 cassettes

Former editor of Ebony magazine chronicles his life as the son of an African diplomat and a German nurse under Nazi rule. Recalls his early acceptance and admiration of Adolph Hitler in the face of racial animosities; describes moving to Liberia and later settling in the United States. 1999.

by David Nasaw

read by Bill Wallace

5 cassettes

An account of publishing heir Hearst's childhood as the wealthy son of a California gold miner, his own family with five sons, life with his mistress Marion Davies, his acquisition of fabulous homes and artifacts, as well as his political views and use of power. 2000.

by Andrew Stevenson

read by Jim Zeiger

2 cassettes

An intrepid backpacker recounts his four-month summer trek around the two islands of New Zealand. He describes the countryside, his adventures on the road, and his encounters with fellow travelers and local people. Some strong language. 1999.

by Arthur Lennig

read by Robert O'Keefe

4 cassettes

Lennig, whose interest in the work of Erich von Stroheim began during his grade school days, strips away many of the myths that surround this actor/director of the silent film era. Lennig's main focus is on Stroheim's work as the director of movies such as Foolish Wives, Greed, and The Merry Widow. 2000.

by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson

read by Madelyn Buzzard

2 cassettes

Makeup artist describes her beauty style as modern and pared down, aiming for a smooth, natural, healthy-looking face that doesn't mask ethnicity or skin tone. She discusses tools, ten-step applications (concealer, foundation, powder, brows, shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, lipstick, and lip liner), trade secrets, three- and five-minute faces, and interview looks. 1997.

by Homer H. Hickam

read by John Polk

3 cassettes

This sequel to Rocket Boys (RC 47833) continues the author's reminiscences with memories of his senior year in high school in Coalwood, a West Virginia mining town, in 1959. Hickam describes misfortunes in the community, their repercussions within his family, and his teenage problems with girls. 2000.

by Lewis Sorley

read by Butch Hoover

3 cassettes

Biography of "General Abe" (1914-1974), whose illustrious career culminated with his tenure as army chief of staff. Traces his progress through almost four decades of service, from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to his role in rebuilding the effectiveness and morale of the troops during the Cold War. 1992.

by John Douillard

read by Randy Davidson

2 cassettes

The author presents the results of a decade he spent applying Ayurvedic concepts to the American way of life, including exercise, eating habits, and stress prevention techniques. The diet follows nature's harvest: low fat in the spring, high carbohydrates in the summer, and high protein and fat in the winter. 2000.

by William Maxwell

read by Brian Conn

2 cassettes (Reissue)

Former fiction editor at the New Yorker traces his family history with affection and humor. His ancestors came to the New World from Scotland and Ireland early in the eighteenth century, finally settling in Lincoln, Illinois, where they founded an independent sect called the Christian Church. 1971.

by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins

read by Janis Gray

4 cassettes

Third edition (updating     RC 19261) of guide for families whose members suffer from dementia. Covers a wide array of related social, medical, psychological, financial, and legal problems and suggests possible solutions. Includes information on hospice and assisted facility care and advances in medical research. 1999.

by Michael Shermer

read by Roy Avers

3 cassettes

A professional atheist and publisher of Skeptic magazine examines the question of how and why people have made their decision to believe or not believe in God. In part one he discusses the universality and persistence of belief, and in part two he examines religion and science as separate realms. 2000.

by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

read by Richard Hauenstein

3 cassettes

Using data from an international research project and numerous case studies, two writers for the Economist examine the major theoretical approaches in management philosophy that were introduced during the last quarter of the twentieth century. They discuss the field's commercial applications and reveal contradictions among the various ideas. 1996.

by Anne Byrn

read by Patricia McDermott

3 cassettes

Byrn takes the best of what a prepared cake mix offers and adds various ingredients--such as eggs, butter, chocolate, and nuts--to create more than 150 different desserts. She includes "cake doctor" hints throughout, with tips on such things as toasting nuts and packing cakes for shipping. 1999.

edited by Karen Bokram and Alexis Sinex

read by Sharon Murray

3 cassettes

Advice for girls on everyday challenges, such as friendship and family, boyfriends and crushes, popularity and conflicts, self-esteem and body issues (menstruation, bras, braces), and "tough stuff" such as moving and grief. Based on questions frequently handled by Girls' Life magazine. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

by Leonard F. Guttridge

read by Barry Bernson

3 cassettes

Historian reconstructs the tragic tale of the 1881-1884 American expedition to the Arctic. The team succeeded in reaching the farthest point north to date and in obtaining valuable scientific data, but these achievements were overshadowed by subsequent reports of mutiny, shipwreck, bureaucratic ineptitude, poor leadership, and cannibalism. 2000.

by Pamela R. Lessing

read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara

1 cassette

Step-by-step instructions to help novice computer users perform basic tasks such as writing and saving letters, sending e-mail, playing electronic games, using CDs (compact discs), and going on the Internet. Also lists helpful resources and directions for connecting new equipment. 2000.

by Nasdijj

read by Mark Ashby

1 cassette

Reminiscences of the son of an alcoholic Navajo mother and a hardhearted white cowboy father--both migrant workers--who longed to be a good father to his own adopted son, Tommy Nothing Fancy. Nasdijj recalls the six best years of his life: the years Tommy lived before his death from fetal alcohol syndrome. Some strong language. 2000.

by Francis Wheen

read by Gregory Gorton

3 cassettes

Biography of Karl Marx (1818-1883), author of The Communist Manifesto (RC 19621), whose theories have inspired world revolutionary movements. Traces his middle-class upbringing in Prussia and his political exile in bourgeois Victorian London with his beloved wife and children, and explores his relationship with his patron, Friedrich Engels. 1999.

by Robert Service

read by Michael Scherer

4 cassettes

Oxford historian investigates the life of Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov, who, as V.I. Lenin, became one of the principal architects of twentieth-century Communism. Using archival material opened after the Soviet Union's collapse, the author chronicles Lenin's comfortable childhood, revolutionary beginnings, and exile and the eventual triumph of his Bolshevik party. 2000.

by Frances FitzGerald

read by Steven Carpenter

4 cassettes (Reissue)

Examines the history and culture of the southeast Asian society and events that led to its struggle for independence. Criticizes American involvement in the country's internal affairs. The author made firsthand observations as a journalist during the Vietnam War in 1966 and came to appreciate the character and traditions of the people. Pulitzer Prize. 1972.

by Rachel Abramowitz

read by Faith Potts

5 cassettes

A history of the women who obtained positions of power in the movie-making industry. Reviews their childhoods and their ambitions and documents discrimination and other obstacles they overcame. Includes the late executive Dawn Steel, Paramount head Sherry Lansing, writer-director Nora Ephron, and actress-producer-director Jodie Foster. Strong language. 2000.

by Deborah Bergman

read by Corrie James

2 cassettes

Folktales and legends about knitting lead into basic information for beginners and progressively harder projects for the more advanced. New stitches are explained as required. Projects include a stole, ribbed scarf, pullover, pillow cover, bag, turtleneck, afghan, and a hood called an Athena smoke ring. 2000.

by Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi

read by Yolande Bavan

3 cassettes

Moroccan woman describes her family's twenty-year imprisonment after her father led an unsuccessful coup against the king. Malika recalls her luxurious childhood in the palace; her harsh exile to an abandoned fort with her mother and five siblings; and their escape, recapture, and final release from prison. 1999.

by Alison Weir

read by Anne Flosnik

5 cassettes

Author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII (RC 47483) and The Children of Henry VIII (RC 47484) examines the life of this refined and educated monarch (1491-1547) in the context of his times. Discusses court life during the Tudor era and the king's accomplishments as well as his wrongdoings. 2001.

by Tom Brokaw

read by Michael Russotto

3 cassettes

Reflections of men and women who served in World War II, as well as their families, selected by Tom Brokaw from letters he received after publishing The Greatest Generation Speaks (RC 49312). Includes a brief overview of events from the Great Depression through the end of the war. Bestseller 2001.

by Edwin Black

read by Bill Wallace

4 cassettes

Black asserts that Nazi Germany used IBM punch-card technology to improve the efficiency of its persecutions during World War II and that IBM actively enabled the Holocaust and profited financially from collaboration with the Third Reich. Black also recounts how IBM aided the Allies, especially in code-breaking techniques. Bestseller 2001.

by Lois J. Einhorn

read by Kristin Allison

2 cassettes

An account of Helen Keller's public speaking, concentrating on the characteristics, effectiveness, and broad range of topics of her speeches. Observes that, although sightless and deaf, she learned to communicate effectively, inspiring others with her "vision of a better tomorrow." Provides a chronology of her discourse. 1998.

by Steve Turner

read by Jake Williams

2 cassettes

British author traces the family and professional life of soul singer Marvin Gaye. Gaye married into Motown Records' famous Gordy family, but drugs and financial problems plagued him. And his lifelong rocky relationship with his cross-dressing father deteriorated and led to his death. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998.

by Martha Sherrill

read by Suzanne Toren

3 cassettes

A Washington Post journalist's profile of American housewife Catharine Burroughs, who took the name Jetsunma after being recognized by a Buddhist leader as the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Describes the charismatic Jetsunma's influence on her followers and their efforts to create the largest Tibetan Buddhist center in America. Some strong language. 2000.

by Tom Clancy

read by Ralph Lowenstein

4 cassettes

Portrait of the United States Special Forces, aka the Green Berets. Discusses their recruitment and training, equipment, and missions. Includes an interview with General Hugh Shelton, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and ends with a mini-novel depicting a terrorist revolution in Indonesia. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001.

by James Lardner and Thomas Reppetto

read by Ralph Lowenstein

3 cassettes

New York City's police department from the 1820s to the late twentieth century. Describes the force as the oldest in America and the model on which others have been patterned. Examines the NYPD's relationship with inner-city residents and looks at headline stories from the 1990s involving accusations of torture and wrongful death. 2000.

by Christopher Shaw

read by John Horton

2 cassettes

During a raft, boat, and kayak expedition, Shaw explores the Usumacinta River at the Guatemalan and Mexican border, homeland of the ancient Mayas. He combines anthropological and historical knowledge of the area with vivid details of his contact with rebel soldiers, other travelers, drug smugglers, and dangerous river rapids. 2000.

by Lee Server

read by Robert O'Keefe

5 cassettes

Biography of screen legend Robert Mitchum (1917-1997), who left his bohemian home at age fourteen to lead an unconventional life, which included stints as a boxer, laborer, vagabond, and jailbird. Chronicles his family saga, his long marriage to his teenage sweetheart, and his career in Hollywood. Strong language. 2001.

by Tim Clayton and Phil Craig

read by Bill Wallace

3 cassettes

Personal accounts from the attempted invasion of Britain by Nazi Germany in 1940. Uses interviews, archival material, letters, and diaries to relate the struggle by both civilians and the military to defend the country. Includes the retreat at Dunkirk, the bombing of London, and the sinking of convoy ships. 1999.

by Bruce Feiler

read by Michael Scherer

3 cassettes

Feiler's recounting of his ten-thousand-mile trek with Israeli archaeologist Avner Goren through the Middle East is part adventure story, part spiritual exploration, and part archaeological detective work. Throughout his travels, Feiler recalls biblical stories related to each site, thus weaving together religious myths, historical theory, and physical evidence. Bestseller 2001.

by Gary Adelman

read by Mark Ashby

2 cassettes

Examines Dostoyevsky in relation to nine modern writers who responded to him with literary work of their own: Joseph Conrad, J.M. Coetzee, Bernard Malamud, Albert Camus, Vladimir Nabokov, David Storey, Frank Herbert, Leonid Leonov, and Richard Wright. Provides biographical insight into Dostoyevsky's creative personality and, in a provocative dialog, explores his anti-Semitism. 2001.

by Peter Martin

read by Corrie James

5 cassettes

Reassesses the reputation of the eighteenth-century biographer of Samuel Johnson. Based on journals discovered in the 1920s and 1930s, this biography examines Boswell's achievements as well as his weaknesses of character and explores the vibrant and complex world in which he lived. 1999.

compiled by Marcos Bretón and José Luis Villegas

read by Erik Synnestvedt

2 cassettes

Traces the rise of Miguel Tejada from abject poverty in the Dominican Republic to a major league baseball contract with the Oakland Athletics. Describes how the American recruitment system exploits the aspirations of illiterate teenagers from the barrios, who must contend with a language barrier, discrimination, and intense competition. Some strong language. 1999.

by Daniel Nettle and Suzanne Romaine

read by Lewis Grenville

2 cassettes

This study of endangered languages examines the link between language survival and environmental issues. Discusses the various factors responsible for the disappearance of languages and why the rate is accelerating. Advocates the preservation of linguistic diversity as a benchmark of cultural diversity. 2000.

by Andres Duany and others

read by Randy Davidson

2 cassettes

Three planners offer ways to "once again build and inhabit places worth caring about." They use examples of old and new communities (including two revitalized by their firm) to explain the differences between suburban sprawl and traditional neighborhoods. Discusses how many aspects that make older communities more livable are often against code. 2000.

by Miles Harvey

read by Fred Major

2 cassettes

Reconstructs the 1990s crime career of Gilbert Bland Jr., a master thief of rare, valuable maps from renowned libraries. Embellishes Bland's biography with the history of cartography; portrays a subculture of scholars, collectors, and dealers who are obsessed with antique maps. 2000.

by Robert W. McChesney

read by John Richardson

3 cassettes

Asserts that the media have become a "significant antidemocratic force in the United States" and offers solutions. Describes the current vertical concentration of power by a few large conglomerates and its political alignment. 1999.

by Jeffrey Rosen

read by John Richardson

2 cassettes

Explores the social, legal, and technological developments that have eroded privacy protections in American society. Explains how the government, employers, and corporations can monitor and search citizens' personal information, including e-mails, store records, phone calls, and computer files. Offers practical suggestions for corrective action. 2000.

by Carl C. Swisher and others

read by Fred Major

2 cassettes

Geochronologists Curtis and Swisher explain the dating of skull fossils from Indonesia and argue that they indicate the coexistence of several species of humans. The authors conclude that this evidence contradicts the "straight-line" theory of evolution, which suggests that primate development led inevitably to Homo sapiens. 2000.

by Robert Arnot

read by Randy Davidson

2 cassettes

Television medical correspondent suggests methods to reduce the risk of getting prostate cancer and slow the spread of existing cancer. He recommends a diet high in soy and tomatoes and low in animal fat, starches, and sugar. Includes discussion of supplements, lifestyle, and several preventive drugs that are being researched. 2000.

by Alex J. Packer

read by Jill Fox

2 cassettes

Author of How Rude (RC 46516) presents 150 ways to relieve tension and find peace and pleasure, without pills. Includes stress breakers, meditation, physical and artistic activities, nutritional advice, and tips on personal relationships. Includes a chapter on visual perception. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

by Elizabeth Russell Connelly

read by Kerry Cundiff

1 cassette

Overview of sexual, physical, and emotional child abuse and neglect and their consequences. Discusses possible treatment, the types of perpetrators and victims, and prevention. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

by Leah Feldon

read by Kerry Cundiff

2 cassettes

Provides fashion information on putting together a wardrobe using twelve easy rules of camouflage. Discusses fabrics, body types, accessories, and fads. Includes a chapter for men. 2000.

by Henry Kaufman

read by Roy Avers

3 cassettes

An economist traces his family's emigration from Nazi Germany to the United States and his years in school and rise to fame on Wall Street. Examines the relationship between American economic policies and twentieth-century global bond and financial markets. Recommends increased regulation of the world's business and economic system. 2000.

by Bill Vlasic and Bradley A. Stertz

read by John Polk

3 cassettes

Investigates the 1998 business deal in which the Chrysler Corporation was bought out by the German auto-maker Daimler-Benz, and the results of the merger. Discusses an initial takeover attempt by Kirk Kerkorian, Chrysler's largest stockholder, and Lee Iacocca. 2000.

by Covert Bailey

read by Richard Hauenstein

1 cassette

In this companion to bestselling Smart Exercise (RC 39218) and others, Bailey stresses that exercise is the only way to change metabolism to convert fewer calories to fat. Describes methods of measuring fitness and body fat; outlines a program to improve both. 1999.

by Stanley Kunitz

read by Fred Major

1 cassette

A representative selection of poems previously published in seven collections between 1930 and 1995 by the U.S. poet laureate. Includes pieces from his 1958 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Selected Poems. 2000.

by Janeen R. Adil

read by Butch Hoover

2 cassettes

An avid gardener provides tips and techniques for adapting garden format and methods for people with limited mobility. Explains advantages of containers, raised beds, and vertical gardens. Chapters discuss appropriate tools; choosing vegetables, herbs, flowers, vines, and ornamentals; and starting children in gardening. 1994.

by Jon Katz

read by Brian Conn

2 cassettes

Chronicles the transformation of two blue-collar teens who escaped from their depressing hometown for jobs and further education in Chicago. Jesse and Eric were ostracized, alienated nerds at school but discovered that their formidable computer skills were in high demand. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

by Chloe Breyer

read by Jill Fox

2 cassettes

Breyer recalls accepting her vocation to become an Episcopal priest and her first year of training at a seminary in New York. Having grown up in an interfaith household, with a passion for justice, she faces daily challenges as she adopts a lifestyle of ministry, prayer, and ritual. 2000.

by Robert Sullivan

read by Chris Parente

3 cassettes

In 1997 Sullivan began chronicling the efforts of the Makah Indians to reestablish their whaling tradition. He records observations made at Neah Bay on the Olympic Peninsula of both Makah planning and environmentalist opposition. He also describes preparations and details of the whale-hunting expedition. Some strong language. 2000.

by David L. Lander

read by Fred Major

1 cassette

Best known for his role as Squiggy in the sitcom Laverne and Shirley, the actor describes his career and the difficulties of trying to hide a mid-1980s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. After going public in 1999, Lander became a spokesperson for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Some strong language. 2000.

by Karin Muller

read by Jill Fox

2 cassettes

The author records her action-packed, six-month, 3,125-mile trip through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile after receiving a National Geographic grant. She provides historical background to ancient sites and festivals in the Andes mountains and discusses modern issues such as land mines and drug traffic. 2000.

by David McCullough

read by Gary Telles

6 cassettes

Award-winning author chronicles the life and times of America's second president, New Englander John Adams (1735-1826). Examines his pivotal role as revolutionary, diplomat, and politician as well as his friendship--and rivalry--with Thomas Jefferson. Primary sources detail his relationship with his wife, Abigail, four children, and notable contemporaries. Bestseller 2001.

by Hampton Sides

read by Ted Stoddard

3 cassettes

In 1945, 121 U.S. Army Rangers raided the Cabanatuan prisoner of war camp in the Philippines to rescue long-suffering soldiers. Depicts the atrocities of war, the conditions endured by the prisoners, and the bravery of the liberators. Violence. Bestseller 2001.

by Barbara Ehrenreich

read by Colleen Delany

2 cassettes

Inspired by welfare reforms, the author explores surviving on less than $8 per hour as an "unskilled" worker. Traveling across the country, she takes on six jobs and lives anywhere she can afford. Concludes that low-paying jobs without supportive public services are a disgrace to the United States. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

by Marie Osmond

read by Barbara Pinolini

2 cassettes

Marie Osmond began experiencing bouts of postpartum depression (PPD) after the birth of her seventh child at the age of thirty-nine. She describes her childhood, career, and motherhood and the medical condition that made her flee her family. Includes list of symptoms and available treatments. Bestseller 2001.

by Paul W. Ewald

read by John Hammock

2 cassettes

Biologist posits that bacterial infections, not genes or the environment, are the primary cause of illness, including chronic conditions like ulcers, diabetes, cancer, and schizophrenia. Explains how the immune system works; advocates simple solutions to many medical problems. 2000.

by Yogi Berra

read by Michael Scherer

1 cassette

Champion baseball catcher, coach, and manager suggests making informed decisions by obtaining advice and going with what feels right. Uses baseball anecdotes as metaphors for life. Bestseller 2001.

compiled by Jack Canfield and others

read by Kristin Allison

2 cassettes

A collection of letters written by teenagers reflecting on and reacting to reading the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853, RC 47252, RC 50351) series. For senior high readers. Bestseller 2001.

by Kirk Douglas

read by Bill Wallace

2 cassettes

At age eighty, actor Kirk Douglas continues his life story begun in The Ragman's Son (RC 28008). He reminisces about his professional and personal life, including survival in a helicopter accident in 1991, a stroke, and rediscovery of his Jewish roots. Some strong language. 1997.

by Rob Mundle

read by John Horton

2 cassettes

Harrowing account of the 1998 Australian yacht race that encountered hurricane-force winds. Details the havoc wreaked on the fleet of 115 entries, only forty-four of which finished in Hobart, while five sank. Describes the heroic search-and-rescue effort that resulted in winching fifty-five sailors to safety. 1999.

by Jonathan Kozol

read by Bill Wallace

2 cassettes

Portraits from their own viewpoint of some of the poorest children in the South Bronx, all African American or Hispanic, growing up in dangerous neighborhoods. These elementary school-aged youngsters, many suffering from asthma, describe their feelings, routines, and living conditions. 2000.

by Eleanor Clift and Tom Brazaitis

read by Judith Ann Gantly

3 cassettes

Washington pundits assess the chances of the United States electing a female president. They assert that pop culture in the media age makes the goal attainable and highlight the careers of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christine Todd Whitman, and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, among others. The authors propose strategies for women considering political office. 2000.

by Don Finley

read by Jake Williams

2 cassettes

Chronicles the 1988 rabies epidemic that began with coyotes in Texas. Describes the efforts by scientists to deal with this public health menace and the political climate that led to an experimental vaccine. Includes the stories of the victims. 1998.

by Jennifer Allen

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

1 cassette

The only daughter of the late football coach George Allen chronicles her unusual family life. As her three older brothers and father obsessed over winning while her colorful and profane French Tunisian mother railed from the sidelines, Jennifer watched and wished she were a boy. Strong language. 2000.

by Michael Brooke

read by L.J. Ganser

2 cassettes

History of skateboarding and the people who first made it happen. Chronicles the growth of skateboarding as a sport and the popularity of holding competitions and building skateparks. Explains the technology of constructing skateboards using urethane wheels and fiberglass boards. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999.

by Johann Christoph Arnold

read by Bill Wallace

1 cassette

A pastor presents anecdotes and stories encouraging parents to put children first and avoid contemporary social ills that create unhappy families. He stresses the spiritual aspects of parenting and offers suggestions for bringing up offspring who are loved. 2000.

by Elaine Sciolino

read by Yolande Bavan

4 cassettes

An American journalist examines the opposing claims of theocracy and democracy in modern Iran. Based on her visits and reporting since 1979, Sciolino's account provides insights into a society that seeks to circumvent the more restrictive customs imposed by Islamic orthodoxy as it battles to balance religion and personal freedom. 2000.

by Christine El Mahdy

read by Jamie Horton

3 cassettes

Egyptologist examines archaeological and historical evidence to reconstruct the life of the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh. El Mahdy separates fact from legend as she describes Egyptian civilization based on evidence from Luxor in the fourteenth century B.C. Also provides details of British archaeologist Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. 1999.

by Tom Segev

read by Suzanne Toren

5 cassettes

An account of Palestine from 1917 to 1948, when Great Britain governed the region following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. Contends that England came to favor Jewish claims after the territory was promised to both Arabs and Zionists. Relates personal experiences of individuals from both sides. Violence. 2000.

by Kenneth L. Woodward

read by Robert O'Keefe

4 cassettes

Author of Making Saints (RC 33456) and veteran Newsweek religion writer presents his view that miracles are best understood in the context of a story. Explains the relevance of marvelous deeds in the major world faiths; presents accounts of saints, sages, and revered masters in each of the great traditions. 2000.

by Ezra Pound

read by Gordon Gould

1 cassette

A selection of Pound's poems and translations, spanning his whole career. Includes parts of his best-known works: the Hugh Selwyn Mauberley sequence, the Homage to Sextus Propertius, and large portions of the Cantos. 1957.

by Michael Pollan

read by Bruce Huntey

2 cassettes

Discusses the reciprocal relationship between the human and natural world from the plant's point of view. Combines social history and anecdote to provide insight into the connections between domesticated plant varieties and human desires, apples and sweetness, tulips and beauty, marijuana and intoxication, and potatoes and control. Bestseller 2001.

by Suzanne Somers

read by Sharon Murray

3 cassettes

Somers explains how to lose weight by eating delectable foods in the right combinations. She provides more than one hundred new recipes for meats, sauces, and desserts using rich substances like cheese and butter. Companion to Eat Great, Lose Weight (RC 48948) and Get Skinny on Fabulous Food (RC 48777). Bestseller 2001.

by William Strunk and E.B. White

read by Lou Harpenau

1 cassette

A compendium of specific tips to encourage writers to be clear, brief, and bold. This fourth edition of E.B. White's revision of Strunk's classic style manual is modestly updated to accommodate gender references and to provide fresh examples. Contains a foreword by Roger Angell. Bestseller 2000.

by William W. Putney

read by Randy Atcher

2 cassettes

The 1943 commander, also a veterinarian, of the Marines' Third War Dog Platoon describes the training and duties of the animals he led during World War II. Explains the recruitment and retention of his charges and their handlers and their subsequent action in the Pacific. 2001.

by Jim Morris and Joel Engel

read by Bruce Huntey

2 cassettes

The story of Jim Morris, who achieved his dream of playing baseball at thirty-five. Tells how an injury cost him a shot at professional baseball as a teen. Discusses his family and how becoming a coach in Texas led to a bet that changed his life. 2001.

by Brother Andrew

read by Jack Fox

2 cassettes

A portrait of a Dutch missionary who risked his life surreptitiously smuggling Bibles to Christians in communist countries, including Yugoslavia, Russia, and China, in the 1960s. Describes his extraordinary escapes from officialdom and the hardships of worshipers banned from practicing their faith behind the iron curtain. 1967.

by Meg Greenfield

read by Kerry Cundiff

2 cassettes

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post editor and Newsweek columnist's posthumously published exploration of the real world of politicians in the nation's capital--comparing their subculture to that of high schoolers. Analyzes the changes that took place during Greenfield's forty years as a firsthand observer. Foreword by Katharine Graham. Afterword by Michael Beschloss. Bestseller 2001.

by Richard K. Sherwin

read by Rick Rohan

3 cassettes

A law professor examines what happens when popular culture influences the legal system. Uses court cases and modern films to illustrate how manipulative storytelling techniques can influence the interpretation of facts by jurors as well as viewing audiences. Analyzes the sensational trials of John Brown in 1859 and Randy Weaver in 1993. 2000.

by T. Berry Brazelton and Stanley I. Greenspan

read by Michele Schaeffer

2 cassettes

Based on their broad experience, a pediatrician and a child psychiatrist present the fundamental requirements for providing children a healthy start. They identify seven basic needs and explore such topics as day care, public school, and environmental hazards. 2000.

by Charlene Gilbert and Quinn Eli

read by John Hammock

2 cassettes

Discusses the historical significance of land and farming for African Americans. Chronologically traces ownership of land and operation of farms in the South from Reconstruction through the 1990s, when the U.S. Supreme Court granted farmers restitution for discriminatory banking practices. Examines black farmers' determination, courage, labor, and economic hardships. 2000.

by Anthony G. Amsterdam and Jerome Bruner

read by Robert Sams

4 cassettes

A law professor and a psychologist show how language and culture determine legal outcomes. Theoretical discussions of categorization, narrative, rhetoric, and the shifting ground of culture alternate with close studies of Supreme Court decisions. The authors discern a retreat from earlier civil rights legislation in the court under Chief Justice Rehnquist. 2000.

by Geoffrey Perret

read by Ted Stoddard

4 cassettes

Presents a history of World War II aerial campaigns, including key air battles in the Pacific and European theaters. Discusses leaders such as Lieutenant General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, who along with subordinates, turned the U.S. Army Air Corps into an effective fighting force. 1993.

by O. Casey Corr

read by Renee Dutton-O'Hara

3 cassettes

Chronicles the development of a nationwide cellular network after Craig McCaw revamped a family business into one of the largest telecommunications companies in America. Details the popularization of mobile phones following AT&T's 1993 purchase of McCaw Cellular Communications. Also describes McCaw's plans to employ a global satellite system. 2000.

by George S. Clason

read by Erik Synnestvedt

1 cassette

A guide to money management, financial problem solving, and the acquisition of wealth. Acclaimed as a classic of its type, the book uses parables set in the ancient world to present the principles and techniques it endorses. 1926.

by Edward Humes

read by Kimberly Schraf

3 cassettes

The day-to-day work of a neonatal intensive care unit, observed firsthand by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. After his personal experience, Humes follows the progress of several babies and talks with their families and hospital staff, who share with him incredible moments--both good and bad--in the struggle to save lives. 2000.

by F. Batmanghelidj

read by David Elias

2 cassettes

Physician proposes that chronic dehydration is the cause of many conditions and degenerative diseases, including asthma, allergies, migraine headaches, hypertension, rising cholesterol, depression, and diabetes in the elderly. Explains how much water the human body needs in a day and discourages substituting water with tea, coffee, and mineral drinks. 1992.

by Linda Peavy and Ursula Smith

read by Margaret Strom

2 cassettes

Discusses the role of women in the westward expansion of the United States: on the journey, homesteading, performing household chores, in family dynamics, and as community builders. Based on the letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories from women of varied origins, ethnicity, and circumstances. 1996.

by Nathan Levine

read by Richard Hauenstein

2 cassettes

A home study course with complete instructions in the fundamentals of touch keyboarding. Contains information on business letter format and advice on using a computer. 1998.

by Michael Skakun

read by Mark Ashby

2 cassettes

A son relates his father's survival of the Holocaust by posing as a Christian and then a Muslim Tatar. Rabbinical student Joseph Skakun quickly learns the rudiments of Islam and joins the German foreign labor program in Berlin. When a colleague becomes suspicious near war's end, he enlists in the Nazi SS. 1999.

by Jennifer Berman and Laura Berman

read by Barbara Pinolini

2 cassettes

A urologist and her psychotherapist sister, both specialists in female sexual dysfunction, explain physiological and psychological problems associated with the disorder. They discuss conditions that may initiate maladies, such as pelvic surgery, spinal column injury, and being post-menopausal, and suggest solutions. The doctors also offer advice for obtaining treatment. 2001.

by Deepak Chopra

read by Rick Foucheux

3 cassettes

Using philosophy and science, the bestselling author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind (RC 37057) explores the different ways people appreciate God. Chopra contends that the human brain is "hardwired to God" and that the nervous system has seven biological responses that correspond to the seven hierarchical levels of divine experience. 2000.

by David Bodanis

read by Mark Ashby

2 cassettes

Historical facts about Einstein's theory of relativity--how he wove together elements of his thinking and how he constructed the mathematical equation that embodies his discovery. Profiles other scientists who influenced Einstein and some who put his ideas to use during and after World War II. 2000.

by James Haskins

read by Mark Ashby

1 cassette

Examines the origins and evolution of rap music, its African roots, and its continuing popularity throughout the world. Examines the "gangsta" image in hip-hop culture and the controversy surrounding some of its major artists, including female and white musicians. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

by David Kessler

read by Erik Synnestvedt

3 cassettes

Drawing on legal and scientific research, Kessler, former commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discusses the agency's investigation of the practices of the tobacco industry. Details manufacturers' complicity in nicotine manipulation that increased the addictiveness of cigarettes. Discusses the industry's political clout and its relationship with the government. 2001.

by Kevin Leman

read by Christopher Walker

2 cassettes

Psychologist explains his theory that a child's placement among siblings affects personality. Discusses first- and last-borns and middle children, common strengths and weaknesses of each group, and how to parent them. Suggests solutions to problems that may arise and tips for eventual success in life's endeavors. 1998.

by Joshua Armstrong

read by John Hammock

3 cassettes

Personal narrative of an African American professional skip tracer (bail enforcement agent) who tracks suspects who have fled before trial. The book details Armstrong's experiences and profiles his bounty-hunter company, which operates on spiritual principles and has an 85 percent success rate. Strong language and some violence. 2000.

by Humphrey Carpenter

read by Michael Moodie

2 cassettes (Reissue)

J.R.R. Tolkien's life, from his childhood in South Africa through the lonely period that followed the deaths of both parents and ended with his marriage. Recounts his years as a distinguished Oxford professor and recalls the acclaim he enjoyed as the author of the Hobbit series (RC 48978 and others). 1977.

by Billy Graham

read by Edwin Horton

2 cassettes (Reissue)

A world-renowned evangelist explores and answers some basic questions about a much discussed but often misunderstood aspect of the Godhead. Graham emphasizes the action of the Holy Spirit in the modern world. 1978.

by David Hajdu

read by Robert O'Keefe

3 cassettes

Based on hundreds of interviews, Hajdu's work scrutinizes the interpersonal relationships of Joan and Mimi Baez, Bob Dylan, and Richard Fariña and shows how the four emerged from the Greenwich Village coffeehouse folk music scene to become influential pop singers of the 1960s. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

by Jack Canfield and others

read by Bill Wallace

2 cassettes

A collection of true stories by or about fathers. In "Riding Tandem," blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer discusses his bond with his father. He recalls the insights he gained on a twelve-hundred-mile bicycle trek they made together in 1998 in Vietnam. Bestseller 2001.

by Walter Noble Burns

read by Bob Askey

3 cassettes

Legend-maker Burns recounts the history of Tombstone, Arizona, in frontier days featuring lawman/gunfighter Wyatt Earp. Combines fact with fictional elements to re-create such events as the shoot-out at the OK Corral and the roles played by the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday. 1999 foreword. Some strong language. 1927.

read by Randy Atcher

1 cassette

Contains the full text of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, and the Constitution of the United States, written in 1787, as well as the twenty-seven amendments to the Constitution. Includes an introduction by Pauline Maier that provides historical information on both documents. Bestseller 1998.

by Vincent Bugliosi

read by Richard Hauenstein

1 cassette

Former Los Angeles prosecutor asserts that U.S. Supreme Court justices Rehnquist, Scalia, Thomas, O'Connor, and Kennedy "did not act impartially in the case of Bush v. Gore" when they stopped the recount of contested Florida votes during the 2000 presidential election. Developed from an article that originally appeared in the Nation. Bestseller 2001.

by Julie K. Silver

read by David Elias

2 cassettes

A physician with family members who have had polio explains the history, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. Silver discusses medical difficulties that can occur decades later, as well as emotional, psychological, and sexual concerns in coping with a recurring disability. Also describes assistive devices and evaluates practical remedies and alternative therapies. 2001.

by Alexander Kent

read by Jim Zeiger

2 cassettes

1804. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho once again is sailing on the Hyperion--this time to the Caribbean, where he is to execute a raid against the Spanish Main. But something else also awaits Bolitho. Sequel to Colours Aloft! (RC 49931). 1987.

by Alexander Kent

read by Jim Zeiger

3 cassettes

1806. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho travels to southern Africa, where he assists British ground forces in retaking Cape Town. Then, following a brief reunion with his mistress, he carries out a secret mission to Denmark, which almost ends in disaster. Sequel to Honour This Day (RC 49932). 1990.

by L.E. Modesitt

read by Kristin Allison

4 cassettes

Now regent of the Defalk kingdom, Anna must secure the cooperation of the (male) lords and defend her people against threats of invasion by neighboring rulers. In the process, she learns more about leadership and authority. Sequel to The Soprano Sorceress (RC 51113). For senior high and older readers. 1998.

by Anne Perry

read by Terry Hayes Sales

3 cassettes

With Charlotte in Paris, Superintendent Thomas Pitt devotes his time to the case of a murdered photographer found dressed as a woman. With the help of his mother-in-law, Caroline--who is married to an actor--Pitt investigates the Victorian stage and the underground world of pornography. Some violence. 2000.

by George Eliot

read by Flo Gibson

4 cassettes (Reissue)

Classic Victorian novel about Maggie Tulliver, a young woman from a working-class family in a small English town, who is dominated by her coarse older brother. In her pursuit of beauty and love, Maggie finds herself rejected by her brother and condemned by the respectable townspeople. 1860.

edited by David Remnick

read by Jim Zeiger

5 cassettes

An anthology of forty-four timeless short stories set in the diversity of New York City, selected from seventy-five years of the New Yorker. Includes such writers as John Cheever, Woody Allen, John O'Hara, James Thurber, Vladimir Nabokov, Susan Sontag, and Dorothy Parker. Some strong language. 2000.

by Dorothy Dunnett

read by Gordon Gould

6 cassettes

In this sequel to Caprice and Rondo (RC 48897) Nicholas de Fleury, former merchant and banker, returns to Scotland after four years. There, joined by his wife, Gelis, and son, he becomes involved in court intrigue and the truth behind his heritage. Some violence. 2000.

by Liz Curtis Higgs

read by Janis Gray

3 cassettes

Unmarried historian Dr. Emilie Getz has returned to her Pennsylvania hometown to write a commemorative history of her Moravian church. Unfortunately, her careful research leads to the eighteenth hole of a golf course being built by Jonas Fielding, a laid-back developer who believes God wants him to bring joy into Emilie's life. 2000.

by Kappa Senoh

read by Bill Wallace

4 cassettes

Autobiographical novel of boyhood years in wartime Japan, depicting a closed society, secret police, press censorship, and enforced conformity. Explores contradictions between the boy's skepticism and his loyalty to the nation's leaders and the state party. Portrays consequences of his family's Christian faith and friendships with expatriates. 1999.

by Kathleen Ann Goonan

read by Erin Jones

4 cassettes

In this sequel to Queen City Jazz (RC 42173), Verity frees the plague-striken citizens of Cincinnati. Launching a new nanotech raft, she and her charges travel down the Mississippi River to the city of Norleans, rumored to have a cure. Some strong language. 1997.

by Kathleen Ann Goonan

read by Erin Jones

4 cassettes

In this prequel to Queen City Jazz (RC 42173) and Mississippi Blues (RC 51753), Goonan traces the history of the nanotech revolution back to 2012. There a moment of silence created by an electromagnetic pulse in the atmosphere and a murder in New Orleans set the stage for a nano-transformed world. Some strong language. 2000.

by Martha Grimes

read by Annie Wauters

3 cassettes

In this sequel to Hotel Paradise (RC 44447), twelve-year-old Emma Graham is still searching for clues to old murders in her family when Ben Queen is released from prison. When Ben's daughter is killed, he becomes the prime suspect and Emma may be in danger. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

by Günter Grass

read by Fred Major

5 cassettes

As two German men in their seventies discuss the reunification of the country after the fall of the Berlin Wall, their conversation roams back and forth in time from 1989 to the Third Reich to the events of 1871 and the earlier attempts at unification. 2000.

by Patricia Coughlin

read by Kristin Allison

2 cassettes

England, 1819. Adrian Devereau, the Duke of Raven, is tired of being endlessly pursued to marry. He concocts a scheme to wed a dying girl and thus become a grieving widower. Adrian finds the perfect victim in Leah Stretton--but then she recovers. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

by Edmund White

read by Frank Coffee

3 cassettes

In this portrayal of a gay love affair in the time of AIDS, a young Parisian architect leaves his wife and commits to a relationship with an older HIV-positive American. Part romance, part travelog, and a chronicle of the toll of AIDS. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by Susan Price

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

3 cassettes

Anthropologist Andrea Mitchell's unethical twenty-first-century employer sends her back through a time tunnel to the sixteenth-century English-Scottish border to facilitate a scheme to extract gold and oil from the land. But overweight Andrea falls in love and has to choose between cultures. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

by Margaret Craven

read by Jill Ferris

3 cassettes (Reissue)

Twenty-five selections by the author of I Heard the Owl Call My Name (RC 37368). First published in the Saturday Evening Post between 1942 and 1962, they include portrayals of young women working diligently on the home front during World War II and missionaries posted to British Columbia. 1962.

by John Crowley

read by Richard Davidson

5 cassettes

In this sequel to Love and Sleep (RC 40318), the Faraway Hills provide the context for understanding the mysteries that blend past and present, magic and mundane. Intertwined are the stories of historian Pierce Moffett, his lover Rose Ryder, and single mother Rosie Rasmussen, whose daughter seems possessed. 2000.

by Steven Pressfield

read by L.J. Ganser

3 cassettes

Fifty years after the Battle of Thermopylae, described in The Gates of Fire (RC 49266), a warrior recounts the tale of the general Alcibiades, kin of Pericles and pupil of Socrates, who led Athens against Sparta and the Peloponnesian league but was later assassinated by his bodyguard Polemides. 2000.

by Dorothy Garlock

read by Kristin Allison

2 cassettes

Before shipping out for World War II, Johnny Henry had a misunderstanding with his wife, Kathleen, that jeopardized their marriage. Although Johnny returns home a hero, Kathleen's hurt is too deep for reconciliation. When a stalker kidnaps Kathleen, Johnny becomes her only hope. Sequel to With Heart (RC 49110). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by W.E.B. Griffin

read by Bruce Huntey

5 cassettes

The U.S. military and the CIA plot to foil Che Guevara's attempt to spread Communism in the mid-1960s Congo. The Green Berets push him out of Africa but he turns up in Bolivia, where he dies under mysterious circumstances. Sequel to The Aviators (RC 29212). Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2001.

by Nalo Hopkinson

read by Madelyn Buzzard

2 cassettes

Sixteen-year-old Tan-Tan is forced to leave her planet, Toussaint, and the other Caribbean descendants to live in a prison world with her abusive father, a criminal. But Tan-Tan murders him and escapes to make her way among the indigenous species. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

by Jane Hamilton

read by John Polk

2 cassettes

The Shaw family has just left Vermont for Chicago. High school senior Henry describes how he accidentally opens his mother's e-mail and discovers that she is having an affair. The knowledge intrigues him as he explores the mysteries of love, sex, and marriage. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

read by Fred Major

2 cassettes (Reissue)

A selection of fifteen tales from three published collections of short stories by the nineteenth-century New Englander. Includes an introduction by Alfred Kazin. 1966.

by Rosanne Bittner

read by Jill Fox

2 cassettes

Wyoming, 1884. Young Callie Hobbs hires bounty hunter Christian Mercy to help her track down the five cowboys who raped and murdered her mother. Along the trail Callie falls in love with the handsome, educated gunslinger. But Christian has his own tragic past. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

by Robert Penn Warren

read by Jack Fox

3 cassettes (Reissue)

Jed Tewksbury, aided by a dedicated teacher and a football scholarship, rises from the backwoods of Alabama to become a literature professor. He fights in World War II, marries twice, and carries on a torrid love affair before making peace with himself and his past. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1977.

by Jeffrey E. Barlough

read by Gary Tipton

4 cassettes

In the fog-enshrouded city of Salthead, when an undead sailor dances along the wharves and the ghost of a long-dead boy haunts a tavern, a metaphysics professor and his colleague encounter something more baleful--a mystical evil intent on destroying the city and everyone in it. 1999.

by Frank Peretti

read by Fred Major

3 cassettes

Without warning, Antioch, Washington, has suddenly become an avenue for miracles and religious sightings. In search of answers, the national media rush to the forgotten town. At center, a former pastor battles against his replacement--a self-proclaimed messiah capable of healing the sick and the lame. 1999.

by Al Lacy

read by Robert Sams

2 cassettes

In this sequel to Blizzard (RC 52050), Bible-toting John Stranger has traveled to Apache Junction, Arizona, where he becomes caught up in a battle between the Tonto Apaches and the Arizona Zunis. He also has to save the newly married son of the governor and avert a weapons exchange. Some violence. 1995.

by Al Lacy

read by Robert Sams

2 cassettes

Several small Montana ranches are being threatened by their larger neighbors. When tragedy strikes, the sheriff sends for John Stranger, armed with his Colt .45 and his Bible. However, an impersonator puts Stranger suddenly on the wrong side of the law. Sequel to Tears of the Sun (RC 52051). Some violence. 1996.

by Al Lacy

read by Robert Sams

2 cassettes

In this sequel to Circle of Fire (RC 52052), John Stranger, guided by his religious faith, becomes involved with blood brothers Quiet Thunder, a Sioux warrior, and Thann Tyler, son of an army captain, whose friendship is tested at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some violence. 1996.

by Sarah Smith

read by Mary Kane

3 cassettes

France, 1911. Physician and psychologist Alexander von Reisden, now a father married to a blind woman, travels to Montfort castle to help a disturbed theater producer, Count André, who fears his wife is a murderous sorceress. Meanwhile, Alexander struggles with his own family secrets. Sequel to The Knowledge of Water (RC 43212). 2000.

by Perri O'Shaughnessy

read by Mary Kane

3 cassettes

Attorney Nina Reilly and her son relocate to Lake Tahoe to recover from her divorce. Nina's first new case involves Misty, a promiscuous cocktail waitress accused of murdering her abusive husband. While Nina investigates, she and Misty are almost killed. Some violence and some strong language. 1995.

by Louise Rennison

read by Ein Jones

1 cassette

A fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl records important events in her journal, describing life at school and at home with her toddler sister and troublemaking cat. Georgia and her boy-crazy girlfriends spend their spare time on beauty treatments and devising strategies for catching the right guy's attention. For senior high readers. 1999.

by Louise Rennison

read by Erin Jones

1 cassette

Following Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging (RC 52089), fourteen-year-old Georgia continues writing her journal. She worries about moving to New Zealand, keeping her sister and cat out of trouble, and being in love with an older boy. For senior high readers. 2001.

by Anita Shreve

read by Annie Wauters

2 cassettes

Now in her early fifties, minor poet Linda Fallon is caught off-guard when she encounters her first love, the famous poet Thomas Janes, at a literary festival. Through their conversations, their passionate and tumultuous past unfolds. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001.

by Stuart M. Kaminsky

read by L.J. Ganser

2 cassettes

Russian Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov of the Moscow police and his colleagues handle three cases--a Mir cosmonaut lands and disappears; a director's epic film about Tolstoy is stolen and held for ransom; and a research parapsychologist is murdered. 2000.

by Terry Pratchett

read by David Hartley-Margolin

2 cassettes

When the dwarfs create a printing press in the city of Ankh-Morpork--in defiance of the ruler's decree against such machines--William de Worde, a rebellious scribe, establishes a daily newspaper. Then the chief Patrician is accused of a serious crime, and William will stop at nothing to get the truth. Some strong language. 2000.

by Velda Johnston

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

2 cassettes (Reissue)

Sag Harbor, Long Island; 1840s. Beautiful Fiona, the daughter of an indentured servant, is suspected of killing her elderly wealthy husband, Torrance Ravencroft. But even though Fiona is in love with another man, she is innocent of murder. 1979.

by Elizabeth Cadell

read by Gabriella Cavallero

2 cassettes (Reissue)

Henry Eliot, a British architect, is sent to Portugal to purchase land for his fiancée's father, Sir Bertram Stonor. But negotiating a deal becomes increasingly distasteful, especially after he meets the landowner's lovely niece, Teresa. 1968.

by Stuart M. Kaminsky

read by Richard Davidson

2 cassettes

Detective Abe Lieberman's partner, Bill Hanrahan, slips up while guarding a turncoat mobster's family, leaving the ex-wife dead and the son abducted. Lieberman also contends with street crime, a deranged street person, a grieving brother, a divorcing daughter, and a stray dog. Violence and strong language. 2000.

by Jude Deveraux

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

2 cassettes

Ranulf de Warbrooke is called the Black Lion because of his looks and demeanor. Yet Lady Lyonene, whose fiery spirit matches his, sees beneath the rough surface a man capable of being gentle. When vicious lies separate them, only Ranulf can save their marriage. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1980.

by Shirlee Busbee

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

3 cassettes

When Lady Sophy Marlowe's husband died she vowed never to wed again--except for love. Viscount Ives Harrington wants to marry only to have an heir. But when a conspiracy growing out of the Napoleonic Wars throws them together, the two find unexpected passions ignited. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by Moses Isegawa

read by Ken Kliban

4 cassettes

Living in postcolonial Uganda, Mugezi tells of his childhood in a rural community with his father and grandfather, and his years in the capital city, where he is first exposed to despotism and hardship. Recalls a repressive period in the seminary and the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin and its aftermath. 2000.

by Terry Pratchett

read by David Hartley-Margolin

2 cassettes

Ankh-Morpork is being stalked by a murderer. Even Commander Samuel Vimes of the City Guard has been attacked. Aided by dwarf Corporal Cheery Littlebottom, Vimes hopes to find the assassin. But in the end he uncovers information he would have been better off without. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris

read by Suzanne Toren

2 cassettes

Although Dr. Cheney Duvall finally gets her wish when Shiloh Irons-Winslow proposes, she cannot accept, because Shiloh is not a Christian. And that is just one of the obstacles the two must overcome before they can be together. Sequel to Island of the Innocent (RC 50077). 2000.

by Peter Robinson

read by Graeme Malcolm

3 cassettes

Chief Constable Riddle asks Chief Inspector Alan Banks to quietly find his runaway teenage daughter, who has appeared on an Internet pornography site. Banks returns with Emily Riddle, but she experiences more trouble at home in Yorkshire, England. Sequel to In a Dry Season (RC 49545). Strong language and some violence. 2000.

edited by Sheree R. Thomas

read by Peter Jay Fernandez

4 cassettes

This anthology of African American science fiction, fantasy, and essays spans more than one hundred years and entails a wide range of styles and subjects. Includes works by modern authors including Samuel Delany and Octavia Butler, as well as writings by early literary pioneers such as Charles Chestnutt and George Schuyler. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.

by Julie Garwood

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

2 cassettes

Britain, 1102. Scottish lord Alec Kincaid is ordered by the king to wed an English woman. He impulsively settles on a baron's youngest daughter, Jamie, while his friend, Daniel, takes her sister, Mary. But Jamie resents the marriage because she is promised to another. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1989.

by Rosalind Laker

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

3 cassettes (Reissue)

Even as a child Irene Lindsay knew she wanted to design jewelry, but her father, a London jeweler, only wanted her safely married. Yet despite his opposition and a broken love affair, Irene would carve out a career for herself in turn-of-the-century Europe. Some descriptions of sex. 1983.

by Hermann Hesse

read by Steven Carpenter

1 cassette

Nobel Prize-winning author's tale of a young Brahmin who abandons his comfortable home to wander through the Indian countryside seeking enlightenment. Based on the early life of Buddha. Originally published in German in 1922. 2000.

by Francis Ray and others

read by Colleen Delany

2 cassettes

Three holiday romances featuring African Americans. In "Until Christmas" Samantha becomes a housekeeper for Principal Rawlings and his twins. "Kwanzaa Angel" finds Erin being reintroduced to an old high school crush. In "'Round Midnight" radio talk-show host Summer falls in love with her director. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

by Will James

read by Ray Foushee

2 cassettes

Andy Thomas grows up on a badlands ranch where his father hides outlaws from the authorities. When Stub O'leary and Hugh Stanley ride off one day, Andy joins them to start an honest, respectable life in a new territory. 1933.

by Eduardo Sguiglia

read by Fred Major

2 cassettes

In the late 1920s Henry Ford established an Amazon jungle plantation, Fordlandia, intending to grow enough rubber to meet auto industry needs. Horacio, from Buenos Aires, accepts the job of recruiting local workers--but he will encounter many obstacles on this doomed project. Some strong language. 2000.

by Norris Church Mailer

read by Jill Fox

4 cassettes

Sweet Valley, Arkansas; 1969. College student Cherry spends a summer working in the pickle plant with her best friend, Baby, a Filipino. Vietnam veterans are returning, and drugs and hippies are becoming common. Cherry's life changes, however, when former classmate Carlene is murdered. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.

by Linda Barnes

read by Madelyn Buzzard

2 cassettes

Boston private detective Carlotta Carlyle investigates the murder of elderly client Valentine Phipps, who had alluded to a mysterious hidden treasure. She also has to contend with her teenage "sister" Paolina's misadventures and an arsonist who torches Carlotta's house. Strong language and some violence. 1999.

by Beverly LaHaye and Terri Blackstock

read by Janis Gray

3 cassettes

In this sequel to Seasons under Heaven (RC 51217), the women of Cedar Circle once again band together to save their children. Single mom Cathy is dealing with a troubled son, while Tory and her husband must accept the prospect of having a child with Down syndrome. 2000.

by Parnell Hall

read by Roy Avers

2 cassettes

New York private investigator Stanley Hastings accepts the lead in a summer theater production on behalf of an old college chum. The once-aspiring thespian meets an assortment of fellow players, including a soap opera star. Then the stage manager is murdered. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1993.

by Carolyn Hart

read by Ann Hodapp

2 cassettes

As Annie and Max Darling plan Christmas in South Carolina, murder intervenes. An aging film star announces she is leaving her fortune to a psychic foundation, and then her sister is killed. Annie's long-lost father is accused, and another murder occurs. Some strong language. 2000.

by Karen Robards

read by Mitzi Friedlander

3 cassettes

Alexandra Haywood inherits a Kentucky horse farm from her bankrupt father, following his suicide. Along with trouble from a trainer who refuses to be fired, her rebellious teenage half-sister, and ghosts in the mansion, she finds herself targeted by a serial killer. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

read by Fred Major

4 cassettes

Spain, 621. Vampire Sanct' Germain discovers Csimenae, a young woman abandoned by her people fleeing the plague. To keep her alive after she gives birth to a son, he gives her some of his blood. Over the next five hundred years, Sanct' Germain discovers he has created a dangerous adversary. 2000.

by Alice Adams

read by Mitzi Friedlander

2 cassettes

In this sequel to A Southern Exposure (RC 41886), life changes in the small southern town of Pinehill during the Second World War. Transplanted Yankee Cynthia Baird is unfaithful while her husband Harry is in London. Their daughter Abigail returns north to attend college. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by Raymond E. Feist

read by Gary Tipton

2 cassettes

In this sequel to Krondor: The Assassins (RC 50913), the sorcerer Sidi sets pirates on the high seas to pursue the miraculous gem that enables communication with the gods. If the mage gains possession of the jewel, ultimate evil will reign in the kingdom--unleashing terror and death. Bestseller 2000.

by Richard E. Crabbe

read by Jack Fox

4 cassettes

New York City, 1883. While investigating a murder, police sergeant Tom Braddock learns that former Confederate soldiers led by Thaddeus Sangree plan to blow up the new Brooklyn Bridge. Braddock also deals with the murder victim's son and a corrupt superior. Some violence and some strong language. 2000.

by Harry Kemelman

read by Barry Bernson

2 cassettes (Reissue)

Unassuming Rabbi Small is sharply criticized for permitting a suicide to be buried in his congregation's cemetery, so he attempts to prove that the death was murder. By his Talmudic reasoning the rabbi not only does this, but identifies the killer as well. 1966.

by Shirlee Busbee

read by Mitzi Friedlander

3 cassettes

Mississippi, 1797. When Arabella Montgomery's younger half-brother gambles away the family plantation, she seeks out the new owner--her former lover, Tony Daggett. In order to provide for the family, Arabella agrees to become his mistress. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000.

by James Lee Burke

read by Bruce Huntey

2 cassettes

During a routine investigation, homicide cop Dave Robicheaux, now working for a Louisiana sheriff's department, discovers that his mother, who had abandoned him to his alcoholic father, was murdered by crooked cops decades ago. With his friend Clete Purcel and an out-of-town gunman for allies, Robicheaux hunts the killers. Violence and strong language. 2000.

edited by E.L. Doctorow

read by Fred Major

3 cassettes

Twenty-one tales that cover a wide range of emotions and situations, exploring issues related to cultural diversity in the United States. Many of the protagonists are African American, Latino, Chinese, Indian, Israeli, or Trinidadian. Includes works by Amy Bloom, Raymond Carver, Junot Díaz, Nathan Englander, Jhumpa Lahiri, and others. Some strong language. 2000.

by Shirlee Busbee

read by Mitzi Friedlander

4 cassettes

1803. When spy Jason Savage, on a mission for Thomas Jefferson, seduces a beautiful Gypsy girl in Britain, he doesn't realize that she is also working for others on a secret scheme. But after he discovers Catherine's true identity, he insists on an immediate marriage. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1977.

edited by Shannon Ravenel

read by John Polk

3 cassettes

Twenty selections from southern fiction. Mary Helen Stefaniak pays homage to an icon in "A Note to Biographers regarding Famous Author Flannery O'Connor." "Good-Hearted Woman," by Melanie Sumner, recounts a sexy high school girl's summer spent slumming at her daddy's factory. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

by Julian F. Thompson

read by Brian Conn

2 cassettes

Five well-off, disruptive sixteen-year-olds are exiled by their parents to the alternative Coldbrook Country School where they participate in a wilderness hike. They don't realize that their parents have sent them there to be killed by Nat, their hippy-looking teacher. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1983.

by Barbara Freethy

read by Erin Jones

2 cassettes

Years after her mother's death, Katherine Whitfield finds a clue to the identity of the father she never knew. Katherine leaves California for Kentucky, where her search for her father is complicated by her growing feelings for irritating but attractive horse trainer Zach Tyler. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

by Barbara Bretton

read by Erin Jones

2 cassettes

Gracie Taylor and Noah Chase, friends since they were children, once planned to marry. But because her grandmother was his family's maid, Noah's father tore them apart. Eight years later, both are back in Idle Point, Maine, but new obstacles threaten to keep them apart. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000.

by Nora Roberts

read by Martha Harmon Pardee

2 cassettes

Nell Channing fakes her death to escape the clutches of her abusive wealthy husband. Mysteriously drawn to Three Sisters Island--to which she is unknowingly connected through her ancestors--she works for Mia Devlin, a witch, who introduces Nell to her own latent powers. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 2001.

by Judith Ivory

read by Vanessa Maroney

3 cassettes

Devonshire, England, 1899. Lydia Bedford-Browne, daughter of a viscount, is lost on a moor for three days with Texan Sam Cody. The two begin a lusty love affair. But after their rescue, the very proper lady tries to distance herself from the handsome millionaire. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

by Johanna Lindsey

read by Madelyn Buzzard

2 cassettes

In this sequel to Keeper of the Heart (RC 37332), Dalden, the warrior son of Tedra and Challen, travels to Earth to prevent his enemy, Jorran, from taking over the planet. There he meets gorgeous, six-foot-tall Brittany Callaghan and decides to make her his mate. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001.

by Danielle Steel

read by Margaret Strom

1 cassette

Marie-Ange's privileged French childhood ends at age eleven, when her parents and brother are killed. Having no other relatives, the girl is sent to an elderly aunt in Iowa, who treats her as a servant. Marie-Ange's only friend is Billy Parker, who stands by her when she faces a devastating betrayal. Bestseller 2001.

by Jayne Ann Krentz

read by Ann Hodapp

2 cassettes

In this sequel to Eclipse Bay (RC 51009), the feud between the Harte and Madison families continues to simmer. So when Lillian Harte accepts Gabe Madison as a client of her matchmaking service, she is not prepared for the relationship to turn personal. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001.

by Jackie Collins

read by Colleen Delany

3 cassettes

In this follow-up to Hollywood Wives (RC 19248), the women in the California movie industry still covet fame, fortune, and power. Forty-year-old superstar Lissa Roman maintains a successful career, but is on her fourth divorce when her nineteen-year-old daughter, Nicci, is kidnapped. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001.

by Barbara Taylor Bradford

read by Annie Wauters

2 cassettes

Katie, Carly, and Denise, all seventeen, have aspirations of becoming actresses on Broadway--and they actually have potential. But one night a devastating event shatters their dreams. It is up to Katie to triumph over adversity. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

by James Brady

read by Michael Scherer

2 cassettes

In 1950 reserve captain Tom Verity, a single father and professor of Chinese, is recommissioned and sent to gather intelligence with the First Marine Division in North Korea. But the troops are ambushed by the Red Chinese armies and forced to retreat from the Chosin Reservoir. Strong language and some violence. 2000.

by Perri O'Shaughnessy

read by Mary Kane

2 cassettes

Lake Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly witnesses Ray de Beers's death by lightning. But after Ray's father orders the body exhumed, he is killed. Nina is hired to defend Ray's son against murder charges. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1997.

by Elaine Kagan

read by Annie Wauters

3 cassettes

The stories of three generations of women intertwine as they reveal the failures, successes, an