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Talking Book Topics, Vol. 60, No. 5, Sept.-Oct. 1994 Talking Book Topics September-October 1994 Volume 60, Number 5 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large-print, cassette, and disc formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists recorded books and magazines available through a network of cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and activities in library services. 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. To order books, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542 Library of Congress, Washington 1994 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-46157 ISSN 0039-9183 Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Discs--Nonfiction Discs--Fiction Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Books for Children Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Foreign Language Books Spanish Talking Book Magazines _In Brief_ _Coping Skills_ on Flexible Disc_ A bibliography listing selected books about dealing with problems and adjusting to changes in life is available on flexible disc. _Coping Skills_ includes books on subjects such as self-development, relationships, marriage, families, child abuse, health and healing, alcoholism and other addictions, aging, and disabilities. The disc edition of the bibliography lists cassette and flexible-disc books available from network libraries. Patrons who ordered _Coping Skills_ received the disc directly in the mail. Other persons may order the bibliography from cooperating network libraries. Newsstand The following announcement may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. _Visa Manual._ Visa U.S.A. and the American Foundation for the Blind have created an audio cassette version of _Credit Cards: An Owner's Manual_, designed to communicate consumer rights and responsibilities and the wise use of credit. Narrated by Christopher Hurt and Catherine Byers, the sixty-minute, two- track cassette features Cathy cartoon characters. To find out the location of the cooperating library nearest you that has copies of the cassette for loan, call 1-800-AFB-LINE; in New York call (212) 620-2147. _Books for Adults_ These books were recently sent to cooperating libraries. Books on flexible disc are labeled with the code FD and cassette books with the code RC. All disc books have been recorded to play at the speed of 8 rpm; the cassette books play at 15/16 ips. Cassette titles marked with a plus sign (+) were produced earlier on flexible discs. To order disc or cassette books, contact your cooperating library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The words "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language." _Discs Nonfiction_ United States: Essays, 1952-1992 FD 35938 by Gore Vidal read by Rick Foucheux 29 flexible discs Selected literary, political, and personal essays published over forty years. The title refers to Vidal's assessment of the state of the art of writing, the state of the union, and the state of his opinions about life in general. Nothing is immune. Not even the bestseller list can escape his observations, and his work has appeared on it more than once. He writes about sex and the American public and a myriad of topics in between. 1993. Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress FD 35945 by John L. Jackley read by Bob Askey 7 flexible discs For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong language. Bestseller 1992. Girl, Interrupted FD 35948 by Susanna Kaysen read by Mary Woods 2 flexible discs Kaysen describes two years spent in expensive McLean Hospital as a patient with mental illness. She was admitted at eighteen by a doctor who, after a twenty-minute conversation, told Kaysen she needed to rest for a couple of weeks. Years later, Kaysen learned from hospital records just what her "illness" was. The title is from a Vermeer painting that made very different impressions on her before and after the hospital stay. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. Embraced by the Light FD 35949 by Betty J. Eadie and Curtis Taylor read by Pam Ward 2 flexible discs At thirty-one, Eadie, who was also declared dead during a childhood illness, had a near-death episode while hospitalized after a hysterectomy. Her memories include meeting with Jesus Christ and being advised by him and by angels, feeling reluctant to return to earth upon being told she had been taken prematurely, and a visitation by demons. She describes changes in her life since the experience. Bestseller 1992. _Discs Fiction_ A Suitable Boy FD 35921 by Vikram Seth read by David Hartley-Margolin 34 flexible discs This saga involves the extended families of the Chatterjis, the Kapoors, the Khans, and the Mehras. Lata Mehra is a central figure in this huge cast, and throughout the story the quest for a suitable husband for Lata is a dominant, recurring theme. Set in India in the 1950s, background scenes depict the political climate of a newly independent country and the religious rivalries of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. Bestseller 1993. For the Sake of Elena FD 35935 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 9 flexible discs Scotland Yard detectives Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers are assigned to the murder case of Cambridge college student Elena Weaver, who was killed during her morning run along the river. Why had she told her running partner--her stepmother--that she was not running that morning? Or had someone else used the visual display telephone, pretending to be the deaf Elena? Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Cruel and Unusual FD 35937 by Patricia D. Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 6 flexible discs All of the current cases before Virginia's chief medical examiner, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, seem to be linked to a recently executed prisoner. A young boy's corpse is mutilated in the same manner as the prisoner's victim and then the prisoner's fingerprint appears at the scene of a supposed suicide. But when Scarpetta's assistant's murder also appears related, Scarpetta is shocked to learn that she is the prime suspect. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993. Paper Doll FD 35940 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 3 flexible discs Private eye Spenser is hired by wealthy Bostonian Loudon Tripp to track down the murderer of Tripp's wife, Olivia. Finding no leads in Boston, Spenser moves on to Olivia's hometown in South Carolina to search for clues from her past. Spenser is tailed, detained, and harassed, but he still manages to discover that Olivia's supposedly dead father is very much alive, and so, in fact, is Olivia. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. The Last Command: Star Wars, Volume 3 FD 35942 by Timothy Zahn read by Chuck Benson 8 flexible discs Grand Admiral Thrawn has mobilized the Empire's forces against the Rebel Alliance. His cloned soldiers can be replaced faster than the Alliance can destroy them. Things look bleak for the Alliance. Luke Skywalker leads a small force to destroy the cloning machines, only to find the Dark Jedi C'baoth waiting for him. Sequel to _Dark Force Rising (RC 35928)_. Bestseller 1993. Decked FD 35946 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 3 flexible discs Regan Reilly, private investigator, has returned to Oxford for a ten-year reunion of her semester-abroad class. She wonders if her former roommate Athena, who mysteriously disappeared one weekend, will return for the reunion. Regan certainly does not expect to hear that Athena's body has just been found. After assisting in the investigation, Regan sets sail for home, accompanying Lady Exner. They soon find both their lives in danger. Bestseller 1992. After All These Years FD 35947 by Susan Isaacs read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 8 flexible discs Rosie Meyers does not give up hope that her estranged husband Richie will reconsider divorcing her until she trips over his corpse in the kitchen. The fact that she tries to yank the knife from his body seals her fate as the prime suspect. Realizing that the real killer's trail is growing cold, Rosie dodges the cops while trying to wrest the truth out of Richie's friends and associates. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. _Cassettes Nonfiction_ Marathon: A Story of Endurance and Friendship RC 32498 by Richard Harteis read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes When Pulitzer Prize-winning poet William Meredith suffered a stroke in 1983, the author, his longtime lover and companion, accepted the challenge of caring for him. As the role of caregiver begins to take its toll on Harteis, he accepts another challenge--to run the New York City Marathon. For Harteis, running the marathon becomes a symbol for living. 1989. The Race Is Run One Step at a Time: My Personal Struggle--and Everywoman's Guide--to Taking Charge of Breast Cancer RC 32921 by Nancy Brinker and Catherine McEvily Harris read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes Brinker relates her sister Suzy's and her own experience with breast cancer and the very different outcomes of their battles with the disease. Suzy lost her life because of her lack of knowledge about the disease, while Brinker survived because of what she learned from Suzy's illness. 1990. In the Mind's Eye: Visual Thinkers, Gifted People with Learning Difficulties, Computer Images, and the Ironies of Creativity RC 35003 by Thomas G. West read by Maxine Wasserman 4 cassettes A layman explores the apparent correlation between unusual creativity and learning problems related to words and numbers, noting that creative people rely on visual thinking. He profiles some well-known examples, such as Einstein and Churchill, and sees advantages of visual thinking in manipulating computer graphics. 1991. Marking Time: Letters from Jean Harris to Shana Alexander RC 35027 by Jean Harris read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse 2 cassettes Letters covering a two-year period of the sentence that the author served in prison. Jean Harris tells all to the friend she has known only since her murder trial, who listens and responds with understanding. Harris writes about the meanness of guards, efforts to improve life for women who share her fate, parenting classes for those with children, and never giving up. 1991. The Mind's Sky: Human Intelligence in a Cosmic Context RC 35028 by Timothy Ferris read by Jack Carroll 2 cassettes An investigation of the intellect and the infinite from two innovative branches of research--neuroscience and SETI, or the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Ferris prepares the reader for his argument that the human brain and the universe are complementary sources of information and that the individual mind is a galaxy of different intelligences. 1992. Mykonos: A Memoir RC 35040 by Nancy Raeburn read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes An artist accustomed to painting her impressions turns to prose to create this reflection on the ten years that she spent on the Greek island of Mykonos. As Raeburn ponders the place and the people in search of answers to questions about the meaning of life, she discovers responses in surprising relationships. Nature, too, speaks to her in imagery that is enhanced by the practiced eye of an artist. 1992. The Double Vision: Language and Meaning in Religion RC 35553 by Northrop Frye read by David Impastato 1 cassette The author contrasts the physical or natural view of language, nature, time, and God with the spiritual or religious one. Using similes, often from music, and metaphors taken from poetry, Frye shows how the single, natural vision is impoverishing and ultimately destroys all that makes sense. The double vision that can be created in our minds and hearts, on the other hand, makes everything possible through love. 1991. The Civil Rights Era: Origins and Development of National Policy 1960-1972 RC 35622 by Hugh Davis Graham read by Laura Giannarelli 6 cassettes Rather than focusing on the civil rights demonstrations that ranged across America, Graham concentrates on the administrative branch and the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He shows how three administrations took the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, conceived to benefit African Americans, and applied them to all minorities and women. 1990. The Tempest RC 35683 by William Shakespeare read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Early seventeenth-century romantic drama about Prospero, duke of Milan, ousted from his throne by his brother Antonio and banished with his daughter Miranda to a primitive island. Years later, a shipwreck deposits Antonio and his collaborators on the island. Prospero, knowledgeable about magic, releases spellbound spirits who help him undo his usurper. 1987. The Winter's Tale RC 35685 by William Shakespeare read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes An early seventeenth-century tragicomedy about King Leontes of Sicilia, who becomes unjustifiably jealous of his wife, Hermione. The disgraced queen is banished for her attention toward Leontes's honorable friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. Leontes's lack of trust creates disaster in both households and costs him sixteen years of mourning before things are resolved happily for all. 1965. Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women's Sexual Fantasies RC 35788 by Nancy Friday read by Jennifer Mendenhall 4 cassettes Using letters from women, many in their twenties, Friday discusses a woman's right to experience full sexual release. She emphasizes masturbation and discusses women's fantasies: being in control, being with other women, and being sexually insatiable. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. +Turmoil and Triumph: My Years as Secretary of State RC 35917 by George P. Shultz read by Jake Williams 10 cassettes in 2 containers Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on U.S. foreign policy, with emphasis on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. Bestseller 1993. +Days of Grace: A Memoir RC 35939 by Arthur Ashe and Arnold Rampersad read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes A reserved man despite his fame, late tennis champion Arthur Ashe described the difficulty of being forced to go public with the announcement that he had contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion four years earlier. Even after two heart surgeries, brain surgery, and the AIDS diagnosis, Ashe considered himself a "fortunate, blessed man." He discusses these blessings--his family, career, and beliefs. Bestseller 1993. +Race Matters RC 35943 by Cornel West read by Jake Williams 1 cassette In these eight essays, most of which first appeared in magazines such as _Dissent_, West presents analyses of contemporary racial issues in the United States. In "Nihilism in Black America," West discusses self-destruction by crime and drugs; "The Crisis in Black Leadership" laments the quality of contemporary black politicians and intellectuals; and "Black Sexuality" attributes white racism in large part to fear of black sexuality. 1993. +Hill Rat: Blowing the Lid off Congress RC 35945 by John L. Jackley read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong language. 1992. +Girl, Interrupted RC 35948 by Susanna Kaysen read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Kaysen describes two years spent in expensive McLean Hospital as a patient with mental illness. She was admitted at eighteen by a doctor who, after a twenty-minute conversation, told Kaysen she needed to rest for a couple of weeks. Years later, Kaysen learned from hospital records just what her "illness" was. The title is from a Vermeer painting that made very different impressions on her before and after the hospital stay. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. +Embraced by the Light RC 35949 by Betty J. Eadie and Curtis Taylor read by Pam Ward 1 cassette At thirty-one, Eadie, who was also declared dead during a childhood illness, had a near-death episode while hospitalized after a hysterectomy. Her memories include meeting with Jesus Christ and being advised by him and by angels, feeling reluctant to return to earth upon being told she had been taken prematurely, and a visitation by demons. She describes changes in her life since the experience. Bestseller 1992. Disabled, Female, and _Proud_! Stories of Ten Women with Disabilities RC 35955 by Harilyn Rousso and others read by Nancy Kronenfeld 1 cassette The author, a disabled psychiatric social worker and psychotherapist, profiles ten disabled women from a networking program she began so that disabled girls might learn from others' experiences. These women work in different fields and pursue varying lifestyles, but they prove that it is possible to lead a productive, satisfying life that overcomes stereotypes and prejudices. 1988. La Plata Cantata: Poems RC 35958 by Jim Barnes read by Edward C. Stern 1 cassette The twelve poems in the title piece express a respect for traditions. Another four poems conjure up images of a brother killed in war. And six poems paint icons--some from real objects and others from moments in the mind. Several poems create experiences in very small places, such as Winnemucca, Nevada, and Horsefly, British Columbia. This poet sees poems in subjects others might easily miss. 1989. Reba McEntire: Country Music's Queen RC 35962 by Don Cusic read by Jim Grant 2 cassettes Born in 1954, Reba McEntire grew up in a ranching family and barrel raced in rodeos. She began singing with friends and siblings in a high school country band and kept going until she hit the top of the country music charts. Cusic describes Reba's Oklahoma roots and influences, her much-admired marriage to Charlie Battles and their surprising divorce, and her successful career. Included is Reba's discography. 1991. Where the Buffalo Roam RC 35976 by Anne Matthews read by Sheena Gordon 2 cassettes Urban planner Frank Popper and geographer Deborah Popper from New Jersey noted the continuing distress and decline in the Great Plains states--farms and ranches folding, people moving away--and decided that this is an opportune time to revert a large chunk of the area to grassland and a buffalo commons. As the Poppers take their idea on the road, Matthews describes the reactions they receive from midwestern audiences. 1992. Dream House: On Building a House by a Pond RC 35980 by Joe Coomer read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes Twenty-eight-year-old novelist Coomer and his new wife Heather design their Victorian dream house. With his friend's help, Joe builds the house himself on his father's farm, contracting out an occasional task to professionals. He describes the agonizing mistakes and the thrilling successes in great detail, allowing the reader to stand at his shoulder throughout the entire adventure. 1992. Living with It: Why You Don't Have to Be Healthy to Be Happy RC 35981 by Suzy Szasz read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse 2 cassettes Szasz, a librarian in her thirties, talks about dealing with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic illness that has been a part of her life since she was thirteen. She describes her determination to excel with a "normal" lifestyle, instead of giving in to intermittent flares and the side effects of large drug dosages. She refuses to become just a patient. 1991. Second Ascent: The Story of Hugh Herr RC 35984 by Alison Osius read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes By seventeen, Hugh Herr's main focus in life was mountain climbing, a sport in which he was already breaking records. Then tragedy struck: while climbing, Hugh and a friend became disoriented and were lost in the snow for days. Hugh's frostbitten lower legs were amputated, and he battled depression by training himself to climb again and by designing artificial limb parts. For high school and older readers. 1991. Loving and Leaving the Good Life RC 35989 by Helen Nearing read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes Pacifists and vegetarians, Helen and Scott Nearing lived simply and self-sufficiently in Vermont and Maine, espousing their philosophy in books and lectures. At eighty-eight, Nearing reflects on the half-century she spent with Scott and on an earlier relationship with Indian philosopher Krishnamurti. She explains Scott's decision to fast to his death as he approached his 100th birthday. Excerpts from correspondence illustrate points. 1992. Marilyn and Me: Sisters, Rivals, Friends RC 35990 by Susan Strasberg read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes When Marilyn Monroe decided to study her craft seriously, she turned to Lee Strasberg and method acting. Lee and his wife Paula welcomed Monroe into their home and family. Susan Strasberg, fifteen at the time, was starting an acting career of her own. She describes the mixture of jealousy and admiration the famous actress brought out in her and the impact needy Monroe had on the Strasberg household. Some strong language. 1992. If You Could See What I Hear RC 35991 by Tom Sullivan and Derek Gill read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes (Reissue) Autobiography of a young man who became blind shortly after birth. Gifted and refusing to accept limitations, he developed his abilities, becoming a champion wrestler, a dean's list student, a Harvard graduate, and a successful musician. He focuses on personal relationships--especially with his family--and experiences that have helped him maintain a positive outlook. 1975. Baby-Proofing Basics RC 35997 by Vicki Lansky read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Lansky discusses child safety hazards and recommends solutions for problems found in each room of the house. Chapters on outdoor and travel safety cover topics such as pools, sun exposure, and shopping. Lansky also examines children's furnishings and accessories, toys, holiday celebrations, poisonous plants and products, feeding methods, pets, and clothing. 1991. Creating Love: The Next Great Stage of Growth RC 36093 by John Bradshaw read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Building on the "inner child" theme developed in _Homecoming (RC 31960)_, Bradshaw devotes a portion of this book to one's need to replace the false self created by "mystification" with a foundation of "soulful" love. He follows this with practical steps that an individual can take to develop loving relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and one's personal and spiritual self. Bestseller 1992. Copland: Since 1943 RC 36096 by Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes This volume begins with Copland pondering how to get involved in World War II and follows the format of recollections and interludes begun in _Copland: 1900 through 1942 (RC 36095)_. A joyous time follows when his well-known _Appalachian Spring_, commissioned by the Library of Congress, is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for music on the day that victory in Europe is declared. 1989. Christianity Comes to the Americas, 1492-1776 RC 36107 by Charles H. Lippy and others read by David Impastato 4 cassettes The authors, two religion professors and one former seminary college president, examine the influence of Britain, France, and Spain on the development of Christianity in the Americas. Accounts of Jesuits, Puritans, and other resolute individuals who came to the New World demonstrate how these religious people adapted their practices to the communities in which they labored. 1992. Preparing for the Twenty-First Century RC 36165 by Paul Kennedy read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Historian Kennedy reflects on the probable combined effects of such global issues as continuing population growth, the spread of the AIDS epidemic, replacement of human labor by technology, and the ongoing destruction of the earth's natural environment. He emphasizes three key elements in dealing with these issues: the role of education, the place of women, and the need for enlightened political leadership. Bestseller 1993. Healing and the Mind RC 36167 by Bill Moyers read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes A television journalist interviews patients and practitioners of Eastern and Western medicine, questioning the relationships between mind and body and between illness and health. Moyers explores techniques as ancient as herbal treatments and the control of the force of chi, and as modern as alternative therapy programs that promote physical and mental well-being. This volume is a companion to the PBS series. Bestseller 1993. D.H. Lawrence: The Early Years, 1885-1912 RC 36197 by John Worthen read by Ronald B. Meyer 5 cassettes In this first volume of a projected three-volume biography, Worthen gives a detailed account of the youth of Lawrence, whose father was a coal miner and whose mother was an educated woman with ambitions for her sons. To balance the picture of the writer and his wife, Frieda, Worthen draws on Lawrence's poems, novels, essays, and correspondence, as well as oral history. 1991. Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover RC 36254 by Anthony Summers read by Bob Butz 4 cassettes Summers says that in 1972, when the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation died, many Americans were relieved. The author argues that hatred of Hoover was justified and that secrets protected his powerful position for nearly fifty years. Summers claims that Hoover's early life set the pattern for his later controversial behavior. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. After Henry RC 36258 by Joan Didion read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes After a brief tribute to Henry Robbins, her late editor, Didion provides her readers with eleven essays focused on Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York City. Topics include the rape of a Central Park jogger, the 1988 Writer's Guild strike, the 1988 presidential campaign, California earthquakes, the long reign of Mayor Tom Bradley, and the delivery of a lecture at her alma mater. Bestseller 1992. Frontiers: The Epic of South Africa's Creation and the Tragedy of the Xhosa People RC 36300 by Noël Mostert read by Lisette Lecat 11 cassettes in 2 containers Account of the struggle between white Europeans and black Africans since their first contact in the late 1700s. Mostert chronicles the fate of the Xhosa, who lost their lands to explorers and later followed prophets' dictates to destroy their cattle and food supplies, with tragic results. The tale features countless human interest stories. 1992. The Yeast Connection: A Medical Breakthrough; Third Edition, Extensively Revised, Expanded, and Updated RC 36327 by William G. Crook read by Dave Jackson 3 cassettes Dr. Crook expands on his theory about the connection between many human illnesses and the overgrowth of yeast, _Candida albicans_. Yeast-related illnesses, which affect both sexes but appear more often in women, may be triggered by diet, antibiotics, or hormonal changes. Symptoms can include digestive ills; skin, hair, and nail problems; or general malaise. 1986. My Father's Son: Memories of War and Peace RC 36331 by Farley Mowat read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes In this sequel to _And No Birds Sang (RC 14998)_, the author, a Canadian soldier in the Italian campaign during World War II, chronicles his wartime impressions in an exchange of letters with his parents. His father, an unorthodox librarian and veteran of WWI, especially shares Mowat's sense of humor about authority and gently nudges his son into what was to become a lifetime of writing. Some strong language. 1992. The Life of E.F. Benson RC 36358 by Brian Masters read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Literary biography of the author of more than a hundred books, including the Lucia and Miss Mapp series. Benson's novels were amusing accounts of thinly disguised English society women, many of whom were friends of his eccentric family. He lived a sheltered life while his father, the archbishop of Canterbury, was alive, but later expanded his horizons with travel, companions, and public service. 1991. Charles Seeger: A Life in American Music RC 36372 by Ann M. Pescatello read by Ben Mast 3 cassettes The author frequently allows Charles Seeger's own words to convey his countless talents and wide interests. This biography conveys his roles as inventor, musicologist, teacher, folklorist, ethnomusicologist, composer, administrator, critic, theoretician, performer, husband of composer Ruth Crawford, and father of folksinger Pete. 1992. The Pill, Pygmy Chimps, and Degas' Horse: The Autobiography of Carl Djerassi RC 36518 by Carl Djerassi read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Scientist; developer of cortisone and the Pill; chemistry professor; businessman; and author of poetry and fiction, including _Cantor's Dilemma (RC 31438)_. Djerassi, the son of Jewish doctors, fled Vienna when he was sixteen and completed his education in America. He chronicles his multifaceted careers and increasingly focuses on becoming a better human being. 1992. The Man Who Wasn't Maigret: A Portrait of Georges Simenon RC 36567 by Patrick Marnham read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Biography of the Belgian author of autobiographies, memoirs, and many novels--among them the popular Maigret detective series. In an attempt to resolve the mystery of the relationship between Simenon's work and his life, Marnham examined these vast writings, containing several contradictions and falsehoods, for clues to the character of the prolific writer, who was equally renowned for his promiscuity. 1992. Measure for Measure RC 36570 by William Shakespeare read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes Early seventeenth-century dramatic comedy. Vincentio, the duke of Vienna, has been lax about enforcing chastity laws. Fearing protests if he calls for reforms, he appoints Angelo to act as his deputy and pretends to leave town. Disguised as a friar, the duke observes the zealous prosecutor and becomes alarmed by the cruelty of his decisions. He must quickly reassume leadership to clear up entanglements and to save a young gentleman's life. 1991. Diderot: A Critical Biography RC 36575 by P.N. Furbank read by K.D. Henry 4 cassettes Combines details about the life of the eighteenth-century French writer with an analysis of his work. Primed by his editorial effort on the _Encyclopédie_, a work in constant danger of censorship, Diderot devised ways to disguise his liberal ideas in scientific, philosophical, dramatic, and even fictional works. Furbank includes excerpts from Diderot's writings, among them a passage from _Letter on the Blind: For the Use of Those Who Can See_. 1992. The Cannibal Queen: An Aerial Odyssey across America RC 36592 by Stephen Coonts read by Ben Mast 3 cassettes In June 1991, Coonts and his son David set out on the first leg of a journey in a 1942 Stearman open-cockpit biplane. The trip will eventually take Coonts into each of the forty-eight contiguous United States. As he traverses the country, Coonts portrays life in small-town America as well as in big towns, and paints a picture of scorching deserts, dismal swamps, and soaring mountains. 1992. Season Ticket: A Baseball Companion RC 36598 by Roger Angell read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Journalist Angell continues his discussion about the world of baseball begun in _Five Seasons (RC 14760)_. This time out, his collection of essays covers the seasons of 1983 to 1987 and includes sketches of personalities such as Kansas City relief pitcher Dan Quisenberry. Angell focuses on the sport's craft and techniques. 1988. The Sound of Light: A History of Gospel Music RC 36602 by Don Cusic read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes The author traces the roots of American contemporary gospel music from biblical days. Cusic focuses on the influence of the Protestant Reformation, the spread of personalized religion, and the development of black and white gospel music. In a series of short chapters, he dwells on the mainstays of the gospel music movement, discussing the leaders, the influences of technology, and the role of spiritual revivals. 1990. Libby: The Sketches, Letters, and Journal of Libby Beaman; Recorded in the Pribilof Islands, 1879-1880 RC 36607 edited by Betty John read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A young artist accompanied her engineer husband on a fifteen-month expedition to the Pribilof Islands off Alaska, where the culture was a mixture of Eskimo and Russian. Beaman recorded her observations, experiences, and feelings in a variety of ways, assembled here by her granddaughter, who adds her own historical perspective. 1987. Sexual Concerns When Illness or Disability Strikes RC 36620 by Carol L. Sandowski read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Sex counselor Sandowski writes for "those couples who live with a medical condition that has in some way affected their sexual relationship." Examples are heart, stroke, or cancer patients; those with multiple sclerosis, diabetes, or HIV; and those with kidney transplants, ostomies, or amputations. For each condition, the inherent or feared sexual problems are discussed and solutions suggested. 1989. The Radicalism of the American Revolution RC 36630 by Gordon S. Wood read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes In this Pulitzer Prize-winning account, the author examines how the American Revolution, unlike any other event, reshaped society. Wood claims that colonial America, in all of its monarchical deference, was transformed into a democratic and self-reliant force. And he asserts that it was the behavior and desires of ordinary people, not that of their elected officials, that brought about this remarkable change. 1991. Teenage Idol, Travelin' Man: The Complete Biography of Rick Nelson RC 36662 by Philip Bashe read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Portrait of the musical son of the family featured on _The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet_. Chronicles the progression of the cute kid who grew into a teenage idol on the show, the songwriting efforts that produced the hit "Garden Party," the formation of the Stone Canyon Band, and the public that refused to accept changes in the wholesome fantasy. Some strong language. 1992. Maria Meneghini Callas RC 36677 by Michael Scott read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes The author, the artistic director and founder of an opera company, was well acquainted with Callas's voice and focuses more on her singing than on her life. Scott's account begins with a brief Callas family history, then launches into the diva's early vocal training in New York and later in Greece. He traces the phenomenal but short-lived success of this prima donna, referring to her onstage performances as well as her recordings. 1991. Joseph Banks: A Life RC 36678 by Patrick O'Brian read by John Horton 3 cassettes Author of the Aubrey-Maturin series sketches this portrait of an eighteenth-century naturalist and explorer. As a young botanist, Joseph Banks was a passenger on the _Endeavour_, commanded by Captain Cook, when Australia was discovered. Later elected president of the Royal Society, a post once held by Isaac Newton, Banks developed London's Kew Gardens. And as an independently wealthy man, he supported talented youths and distressed scholars. 1993. The Campaign of the Century: Upton Sinclair's Race for Governor of California and the Birth of Media Politics RC 36704 by Greg Mitchell read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes When a socialist writer ran for governor of California as a Democrat in 1934, his vow to tax the wealthy and corporations caused such panic among Republicans that they enlisted outside help. This was the first campaign managed by the media who, aided by the resources of Hollywood movie studios in particular, ensured Sinclair's defeat. Some strong language. 1992. The Presidencies of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler RC 36753 by Norma Lois Peterson read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes In the 1840 election the Whigs placed William Henry Harrison on the ballot. The party, expecting the defeat of the Democratic incumbent, passed over Henry Clay, their actual leader, in search of a candidate who would respect congressional power. But death took the successful Harrison after a month in office. Tyler, the vice president, claimed the office and to the chagrin of the Whigs refused to be their puppet. 1989. Rubbish! The Archaeology of Garbage RC 36760 by William Rathje and Cullen Murphy read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A summary of the research conducted and discoveries made over the course of two decades by the University of Arizona Garbage Project archaeologists, who feel that "if we can come to understand our discards then we will better understand the world in which we live." Their sites are landfills and, for more demographic clarity, individual garbage containers. The authors also discuss recycling. 1992. The Churching of America, 1776-1990: Winners and Losers in Our Religious Economy RC 36803 by Roger Finke and Rodney Stark read by Ronald B. Meyer 3 cassettes Two sociologists explore the evolution of churches in America, challenging some traditional misconceptions along the way. The authors assert that more Americans than ever before are churchgoers, but that mainline religions tend to lose members to competing sectarian churches that are less theologically refined and more unworldly. 1992. Trials of the Earth: The Autobiography of Mary Hamilton RC 36830 by Mary Hamilton read by Lynn Schrichte 2 cassettes At Helen Dick Davis's urging, Mary Hamilton begins writing her memoirs at the age of sixty-six in 1932. When her mother dies, eighteen-year-old Mary feels obligated to marry the secretive Englishman who promises to care for her orphaned siblings. Although she grows to love Frank Hamilton, their pioneer life in the Mississippi Delta is difficult--children die, Frank drinks, and Mary endures long hours as a cook. 1992. Pioneering on the Yukon, 1892-1917 RC 36833 by Anna DeGraf read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette In 1892, widowed fifty-three-year-old DeGraf is concerned when her son fails to return from a two-week trip to the Yukon. Packing her sewing machine to provide income along the way, DeGraf leaves her Seattle home and sets out to find him. She proves hardier than many of the men who turn back. DeGraf describes in her memoirs the highlights of what turned out to be a twenty-five-year stay on the Yukon frontier. Some violence. 1992. Mavericks! How to Lead Your Staff to Think like Einstein, Create like da Vinci, and Invent like Edison RC 36834 by Donald W. Blohowiak read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes Blohowiak presents a guide to fellow executives on becoming maverick managers. Maintaining that "if managers concentrated on helping people fulfill their potential, our companies would be filled...with craftsmen," he gives recommendations on improving workplace conditions and worker-boss relationships. Included is a quiz measuring maverick potential. 1992. The Music of the Spheres: Music, Science, and the Natural Order of the Universe RC 36839 by Jamie James read by Ronald B. Meyer 2 cassettes Music critic and science writer returns us to the birth of Western civilization to show the overlap of music and science. He traces the dissolution of this union through the Romantic period. Admitting the danger of synthesizing wisdom about one's own time, the author contends that the focus of his contemporaries is once again on the relationship between science and music. 1993. Simple Living: One Couple's Search for a Better Life RC 36849 by Frank Levering and Wanda Urbanska read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Screenwriter Levering and his journalist wife leave their hectic Los Angeles life-style for the simple life of Levering's family orchard in Virginia, which has been in the family since Frank's grandfather purchased it in the early 1900s. When his father becomes ill, Frank and Wanda move into the family home and exchange excess for frugality. 1992. Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America RC 36854 by Robert Hughes read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Historian and art critic for _Time_ magazine examines American culture and politics. Hughes promotes the idea that our bankrupt culture needs elitism based on imagination and skill, not on race or money. He abhors the thinking that appeals to the lowest common denominator of society without regard to responsibilities. And he accuses both the political left and right of being unable to focus on the issues. Bestseller 1993. A Company of Heroes: The American Frontier, 1775-1783 RC 36859 by Dale Van Every read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Sequel to _Forth to the Wilderness (RC 20396)_. Historian and novelist Van Every follows the westward-moving settlers who fight back Native American tribes incited by British leaders during the American Revolution. Virginia-born George Rogers Clark meets resistance from the London-educated Iroquois Chief Joseph Brant in a "frontier war [that] took on many aspects of a personal duel." 1962. The Final Challenge: The American Frontier, 1804-1845 RC 36861 by Dale Van Every read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Sequel to _Ark of Empire (RC 36860)_. This volume completes Van Every's account of the expansion of the new democratic nation from east to west, a phenomenon accompanied by the rise of a sense of nationalism in America. Individual stories of pioneers form a kind of collective biography of the frontier men and women who defied great odds to advance to the Pacific. 1964. Castro's Final Hour: The Secret Story behind the Coming Downfall of Communist Cuba RC 36871 by Andres Oppenheimer read by Ralph Lowenstein 4 cassettes A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents a picture of life in Cuba during what he believes may be the waning days of Castro's communist regime. Oppenheimer analyzes pivotal events and presents candid interviews with Cubans in all walks of life. What emerges is a picture of Cuban society still fearful, still struggling, and desperately hoping for change. 1992. A Window to Heaven: When Children See Life in Death RC 36874 by Diane M. Komp read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Komp, a specialist in pediatric oncology, offers a collection of stories about some of the children who have passed briefly through her life. As with many young doctors, her medical training became a journey to religious disbelief. But as she allowed herself to get close to her small patients, she found reinforcement for her faith in their acceptance of death and in the spiritual strength of their parents. 1992. In Exile from the Land of Snows RC 36878 by John F. Avedon read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes A journalist combines written and oral sources, including interviews with Tibetan refugees in India and the fourteenth dalai lama, to create this account of China's 1950 takeover of Tibet. Avedon chronicles Chinese efforts to transform Buddhist monks, nomadic herdsmen, peddlers, and high-altitude farmers into followers of Mao. The author interweaves passages on ancient Tibetan culture and religious practices. 1984. Maxwell: The Outsider RC 36884 by Tom Bower read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes Updated version, first published in Britain in 1988 despite vigorous attempts at suppression since it portrays the publishing magnate steeped in controversy. Bower follows Robert Maxwell, a poor Czechoslovakian Jew who lost his parents in the Holocaust, from his flight to England and military service in World War II through his attempts to gain respectability in politics, his recurring scandals, and his mysterious death in 1991. 1992. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying RC 36890 by Sogyal Rinpoche read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes Buddhist spiritual leader Rinpoche maintains that most westerners need a fundamental change in attitude toward death and dying--they need to understand the truth of impermanence. He discusses practicing to prepare for death and helping others with death. He stresses his belief in the importance of the dying person's last thoughts being filled with positive emotions and sacred feelings while the person lets go of grasping, yearning, and attachment. 1992. Stars Come Out Within RC 36981 by Jean Little read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Following _Little by Little (RC 29589)_, the second installment of the author's memoirs begins with her first day teaching disabled children. Little herself has always been visually impaired--a condition that worsens when she loses an eye to glaucoma. She is helped over this hurdle by the success of her first children's book and then by Zephyr, her new dog guide. Little continues to write stories featuring disabled children. 1990. Britons: Forging the Nation, 1707-1837 RC 36989 by Linda Colley read by Janis Gray 4 cassettes An account of the period when English, Scottish, and Welsh people began to identify themselves as British. Colley examines how political, military, economic, religious, cultural, linguistic, and patriotic forces were united, and how some of the same elements may contribute to the dismantling of the empire in the future. Joint winner of the Wolfson Foundation History Prize. 1992. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders RC 36994 by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry read by Ray Foushee 5 cassettes (Reissue) Bugliosi prosecuted the 1969 murder case against cult leader Charles Manson and his followers. Among the brutal deaths attributed to the group is the mass murder of actress Sharon Tate and her house guests. Bugliosi gives detailed descriptions of the crime scenes, the frustrating investigation, the arrest and trial, and the retaliation murders. Strong language and violence. 1974. The Lip: A Biography of Leo Durocher RC 36998 by Gerald Eskenazi read by Art Metzler 3 cassettes _New York Times_ sportswriter covers Durocher's controversial major league baseball career. From shortstop to manager of a pennant-winning team, the man who brought Jackie Robinson into the game was equally famous for his foul mouth and his penchant for brawling. He gave rise to the axiom "Nice guys finish last" and has been snubbed by the Hall of Fame. Strong language. 1993. The Great Reckoning: How the World Will Change in the Depression of the 1990s RC 36999 by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes The authors predict a severe depression before the end of the 1990s. They cite America's decline as a world power as one of the reasons for an economic crisis. Their warnings about the political, social, and economic consequences of a depression are accompanied by suggestions on how to invest and prosper during this period. 1991. Eyewitness to Infamy: An Oral History of Pearl Harbor RC 37000 by Paul Joseph Travers read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes A collection of memoirs, not an "oral history" in the strictest sense, for eyewitnesses provided the author with their recollections rather than interviews. This account of American survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Oahu is an unofficial personal story that captures what people thought and how they reacted at a critical moment in the U.S. entry into World War II. Some strong language. 1991. Listening to Prozac RC 37014 by Peter D. Kramer read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes The author, a professor of clinical psychiatry and a practicing psychiatrist, may prescribe the drug Prozac, but he also supports the need for further study of its long-term effects. Is it right to give someone a personality-altering drug that makes him or her feel "better than well?" Through clinical studies with his own patients, Kramer addresses questions about how Prozac and other mood-changing drugs can affect society. 1993. Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane: Instructions in Cane Travel for Blind People RC 37053 by Thomas Bickford read by Ed Blake 1 cassette The author, blind himself, begins with instructions in cane use for novices and continues with step-by-step advice on walking within buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and dealing with inclement weather. 1993. Saving Remnants: Feeling Jewish in America RC 37083 by Sara Bershtel and Allen Graubard read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Although born Jewish, as adults the authors had no explicit connections to Judaism. Later, each developed an increasing interest in Judaism, and over ten years they interviewed a number of Jews about their involvement in Jewishness. The resulting essays show the authors' belief that though a spark of renewal exists, there is no sustained commitment to Judaism. Some strong language. 1992. Teaching Your Children Values RC 37086 by Linda and Richard Eyre read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Parents of nine, the Eyres use examples from their own household to illustrate the values they are describing. Beginning with their explanation of why parents should teach what they call values of being and values of giving, the Eyres then offer a twelve-month schedule of how to do just that. Each month focuses on a single value--courage, loyalty and dependability, and love are examples. Bestseller 1993. Inside the New Europe RC 37091 by Axel Krause read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes An international business journalist provides an economic and social portrait of Western Europe in the 1990s, based on his analysis of current trends and interviews with Europeans, ranging from national leaders to the man in the street. In particular Krause gives his view of the significance of the fusion of Western European countries into the world's largest economic power and what it means to the United States, Japan, and the rest of the world. 1991. The Starched Blue Sky of Spain: And Other Memoirs RC 37099 by Josephine Herbst read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Autobiographical essays by an Iowa-born writer who moved in the milieu of Mencken and Hemingway. "Josie," as she was known, was particularly sympathetic to the people of Spain during their civil war, and her first-hand account is included in this volume. In other memoirs she portrays the early twentieth-century literary scene in which she participated, her leftist political views, and her midwestern upbringing. 1991. Hillary Clinton: The Inside Story RC 37186 by Judith Warner read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Using excerpts from Clinton's past interviews and comments from her friends and colleagues, Warner details the evolution of the first lady--from conservative teenager to liberal college student to lawyer, mother, activist, and politician's wife. Clinton's strong personality and intellect appear to have made her a success in her own right, and they are portrayed as crucial elements in Bill Clinton's rise to the top. Bestseller 1993. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years RC 37258 by Sarah and A. Elizabeth Delany and Amy Hill Hearth read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette The Delany sisters' collective meditation on American life since Sadie's birth in 1889 and Bessie's in 1891 in North Carolina. Daughters of the first black Episcopal bishop, they describe the experience of the duality of race and class in the segregated South. The sisters migrated to Harlem before 1920 and to Mount Vernon, New York, in the 1950s. 1993. _Cassettes Fiction_ Sweet Talk RC 32623 by Stephanie Vaughn read by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette A collection of ten short stories in which Gemma, a young girl who appears in several stories, grows up on a succession of army bases. She learns how to cope with her ailing mother, her difficult father Zachary, and her kid brother MacArthur. She carries some of what she learns into adolescence and adulthood in both comic and tragic memories. Some of the "sweet talk" is in military-speak, such as "Able Baker Charlie Dog." 1990. Sandman RC 34968 by Richard Martins read by Midge Hill 2 cassettes FBI agent Mary Agnes McCaskey and Chicago cop Jack Corrigan are puzzling over the multiple murders of Arab cabdrivers. What they don't realize is that the Arabs are part of a spy network operating out of a Chicago think-tank. When the investigating duo inadvertently links up with the spymaster, the real hunt begins. Strong language and violence. 1990. Halo RC 34995 by Tom Maddox read by Jeff Halberstadt 2 cassettes Mikhail Gonzales, at space station Halo to investigate an artificial-intelligence experiment, comes upon a world of virtual reality. Jerry Chapman, designer of Aleph (the artificial intelligence that controls Halo), is dying and the Interface Collective wants his personality stored in Aleph's memory bank. But Aleph, not the Collective, has captured Chapman's personality. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Dark Winter RC 34998 by H.B. Broome read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Rancher Tom English's reputation as a gunman is one he's come by reluctantly. But this time he's looking for trouble, in the form of Julian Haynes who murdered five of English's friends. English's vendetta is interrupted when he helps a young man who's determined to tame the lawless New Mexico town of Frisco. It's the plight of lovely Macha, Haynes's ill-treated half-sister, that returns English to his original quest. Violence. 1991. Tropical Night Falling RC 35034 by Manuel Puig read by June Carter 2 cassettes Two elderly sisters, Luci and Nidia, now living in self-imposed exile in Rio de Janeiro, begin to narrate this poignant tale through casual conversation. Although neither one is immune to pain and tragedy, they find solace in innocent gossip. Slowly their confined world becomes a miniature landscape replete with tangled relationships, deceptions, beauty, political violence, fantasy, and a never-ending search for love. 1988. The Way Men Act RC 35039 by Elinor Lipman read by June Carter 2 cassettes Thirty-year-old Melinda LeBlanc returns to her hometown and a job as a floral arranger at her cousins' shop. The fly fisherman's shop next door is owned by Dennis Vaughan, one of the few blacks from Melinda's high school days. When the two friends are joined in commerce by another former classmate, dress designer Libby Getchel, the difficulties of modern-day relationships soon surface. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Journal of the Gun Years: Being Choice Selections from the Authentic, Never-Before-Printed Diary of the Famous Gunfighter-Lawman Clay Halser! Whose Deeds of Daring Made His Name a Byword of Terror in the Southwest between the Years of 1866 and 1876! RC 35048 by Richard Matheson read by Ted Eiland 2 cassettes Multicareered Clay Halser's talent with a gun was the stuff of legends. After Halser dies, his journal is discovered. It describes the mortal behind the myth. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Prize Stories, 1992: The O. Henry Awards RC 35251 edited by William Abrahams read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Twenty-one short stories by American authors. They include Cynthia Ozick's prizewinning "Puttermesser Paired," a story that first appeared in the _New Yorker_. In this tale a middle-aged lawyer determines to find a suitable husband by assuming the role of George Eliot. The results are tragicomic. Other stories deal in varying degrees with human beings trying to connect. 1992. Kissing Kin: Williamsburg Novels, Volume 5 RC 35477 by Elswyth Thane read by Jon Beryl 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1917 American twins Camilla and Calvert Scott decide to join their cousins in the war effort in England. By the time World War I is over, tragedy, love, and friendships have altered their lives. But it's not until World War II looms on the horizon that Camilla finds unexpected happiness. Sequel to _The Light Heart (RC 35476)_. 1948. Night Shift RC 35672 by Stephen King read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes (Reissue) Mutating body parts, menacing rats, spooky children, and monstrous presences pepper this collection of stories by the bestselling author of horror. For the most part, very ordinary, late-twentieth-century people blunder into extremely strange situations. A man slowly turns to slime after drinking a bad can of beer, and a closet-lurking boogeyman kills a couple's children one by one. Strong language and violence. 1978. +A Suitable Boy RC 35921 by Vikram Seth read by David Hartley-Margolin 12 cassettes in 2 containers This saga involves the extended families of the Chatterjis, the Kapoors, the Khans, and the Mehras. Lata Mehra is a central figure in this huge cast, and throughout the story the quest for a suitable husband for Lata is a dominant, recurring theme. Set in India in the 1950s, background scenes depict the political climate of a newly independent country and the religious rivalries of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. Bestseller 1993. +For the Sake of Elena RC 35935 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Scotland Yard detectives Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers are assigned to the murder case of Cambridge college student Elena Weaver, who was killed during her morning run along the river. Why had she told her running partner--her stepmother--that she was not running that morning? Or had someone else used the visual display telephone, pretending to be the deaf Elena? Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. +Cruel and Unusual RC 35937 by Patricia D. Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes All of the current cases before Virginia's chief medical examiner, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, seem to be linked to a recently executed prisoner. A young boy's corpse is mutilated in the same manner as the prisoner's victim and then the prisoner's fingerprint appears at the scene of a supposed suicide. But when Scarpetta's assistant's murder also appears related, Scarpetta is shocked to learn that she is the prime suspect. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993. +Paper Doll RC 35940 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette Private eye Spenser is hired by wealthy Bostonian Loudon Tripp to track down the murderer of Tripp's wife, Olivia. Finding no leads in Boston, Spenser moves on to Olivia's hometown in South Carolina to search for clues from her past. Spenser is tailed, detained, and harassed, but he still manages to discover that Olivia's supposedly dead father is very much alive, and so, in fact, is Olivia. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. +The Last Command: Star Wars, Volume 3 RC 35942 by Timothy Zahn read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Grand Admiral Thrawn has mobilized the Empire's forces against the Rebel Alliance. His cloned soldiers can be replaced faster than the Alliance can destroy them. Things look bleak for the Alliance. Luke Skywalker leads a small force to destroy the cloning machines, only to find the Dark Jedi C'baoth waiting for him. Sequel to _Dark Force Rising (RC 35928)_. Bestseller 1993. +Tell Me No Secrets RC 35944 by Joy Fielding read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes Chicago prosecutor Jess Koster's anxiety attacks begin again the day she sees Rick Ferguson lurking around her office. They hit her full force when the woman accusing Ferguson of rape disappears--just as Koster's mother disappeared eight years ago. Ferguson's attorney is Koster's ex-husband, who, once more, attempts to calm her. But even he becomes alarmed when Koster is stalked. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. +Decked RC 35946 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Regan Reilly, private investigator, has returned to Oxford for the ten-year reunion of her semester-abroad class. She wonders if her former roommate Athena, who mysteriously disappeared one weekend, will return for the reunion. Regan certainly does not expect to hear that Athena's body has just been found. After assisting in the investigation, Regan sets sail for home, accompanying Lady Exner. They soon find both their lives in danger. Bestseller 1992. +After All These Years RC 35947 by Susan Isaacs read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Rosie Meyers does not give up hope that her estranged husband Richie will reconsider divorcing her until she trips over his corpse in the kitchen. The fact that she tries to yank the knife from his body seals her fate as the prime suspect. Realizing that the real killer's trail is growing cold, Rosie dodges the cops while trying to wrest the truth out of Richie's friends and associates. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. _Sailor's Holiday_: The Wild Life of Sailor and Lula RC 35957 by Barry Gifford read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Four novellas that make up a sequel to _Wild at Heart (RC 32932)_. The first features Perdita and her lover, Romeo, who practice voodoo and abduct victims for their rituals. The remaining stories are about Sailor and Lula, reunited after ten years, who search for their kidnapped son, rescue him when he gets involved in drugs, and learn to live together again. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. Dracula Unbound RC 35960 by Brian W. Aldiss read by Randy Means 2 cassettes In 1999 two graves discovered in Utah indicate that vampires coexisted with dinosaurs. Inventor Joe Bodenland uses his ingenuity to board a time-travelling train that appears at the gravesites. When his nightmarish adventure teams him up with _Dracula_'s author, the duo reaches into the distant past and far future to track down Dracula's vampire race. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Hug Dancing RC 35961 by Shelby Hearon read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Austin teenagers Cile Tait and Andy Williams were falling in love when Cile's mother died in a flash flood. When they meet up years later in Waco, they are married to other people and parents of two kids each, but they still hanker for the hug-dancing and barbecue lifestyle they shared. As their respective marriages slowly falter, their chance at a new start is impeded by a painful secret. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Bonneville Blue RC 35963 by Joan Chase read by Sharon Lauve Komorn 2 cassettes Eleven short stories exploring the themes of young girls growing up, women in bad marriages, men dreaming of better lives, and people learning to live within the confines of small, self-absorbed environments. In the title story a couple living in a suburban Washington, D.C., housing development feels secure in knowing their blue Pontiac Bonneville, parked out front and washed every Saturday, is ready to take them anywhere--but it goes nowhere. Strong language. 1991. The Folded Leaf RC 35964 by William Maxwell read by Edward C. Stern 2 cassettes Frail, unathletic Lymie Peters, who lives with his widowed father in a Chicago kitchenette apartment, has no close friends until Spud Latham moves into town from Wisconsin. Spud welcomes Lymie into his family and the two form a bond that lasts through high school and into college. When Spud's new girlfriend Sally joins the duo, misunderstanding and jealousy threaten to destroy the deep friendship. 1945. Copper Crown RC 35965 by Lane Von Herzen read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes In the early 1900s, Cass and Allie are fifteen-year-old secret friends in Copper Crown, Texas. Cass is from a white farming family; Allie is the daughter of a neighboring black woman. Family deaths and racially motivated violence send the two girls fleeing with Cass's orphaned infant cousin. They endure the following bittersweet years with the help of the spirits and their own deep friendship. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Make Friends with Murder RC 35966 by Judith Garwood read by Ellen Frost 2 cassettes Morgan Reeves is researching a California winery for an upcoming article when the tour group she has joined stumbles upon a corpse. Because the dead man had been working on a device to detect pesticides in wine, the local winery owners are suspected. Morgan's attraction for one owner, John Novelli, prompts her to start snooping around for information that will relieve her doubts. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Ubik RC 35967 by Philip K. Dick read by Jeff Halberstadt 2 cassettes Scientists have found a way to preserve bodies in order to bring them back to half-life. Glen Runciter, concerned about some of his firm's clients, goes to consult with his dead wife, Ella, but finds her body taken over by a stronger half-life. When Runciter is killed during an assignment on the moon, his employees hope to put his body into a state of half-life also. But strange happenings make them wonder if he is really dead. Strong language. 1969. Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang RC 35968 by Kate Wilhelm read by Randy Means 2 cassettes (Reissue) A science fiction novel about the venerable Sumner family of the Shenandoah Valley, who manage to withstand the war and pestilence that destroy the rest of the earth. Doomed by sterility, they turn to cloning to preserve their species. Winner of the Hugo award. 1976. Mindkiller: A Novel of the Near Future RC 35969 by Spider Robinson read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes A man narrowly survives a suicide attempt only to have his sister disappear without a trace, while a burglar rescues a woman bent on committing an ecstasy-induced suicide by "wire-heading." Together they uncover a conspiracy that uses the electrical stimulation of the pleasure centers of the brain as the ultimate form of mind control. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1982. Orchestrated Death: A Mystery Introducing Inspector Bill Slider RC 35970 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by Edward C. Stern 2 cassettes Inspector Slider's dissatisfaction with his personal and professional lives assumes a new dimension when he responds to an urgent call. The ensuing investigation creates an intriguing dichotomy. While he ponders the murder of an affluent woman, whose body is found in a seedy flat, he develops a romantic entanglement with the victim's orchestral partner, against his better judgment. Strong language. 1991. Trouble Rides Tall RC 35972 by William Hopson read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette With the Civil War ended, thousands of lawless men pour into Texas. Albright, an ex-senator who hungers for power, is the worst. He builds an empire with stolen cattle on stolen land. But Texans are fed up with Albright, and his growing list of enemies, led by ex-Yankee colonel Shag Kenniker and Comanche chief Too-Many-Horses, want to strip Albright of his power, no matter how much blood is shed. Some strong language. 1955. Patchwork RC 35973 by Karen Osborn read by Ellen Frost 2 cassettes Rose and her sister Lily describe living in a South Carolina town, eking out a living at the cotton mill. Their younger sister, June, married up and has very little to do with them. When June's life falls apart, Rose raises her sister's baby, Sylvia, with her own kids. Meanwhile, flirtatious, immature Lily seems bent on ruining her own life. Sylvia adds her voice to those of her aunts as she tells of the effect her family had on her. Descriptions of sex. 1991. The King's Daughter RC 35977 by Isabella Macdonald Alden read by Ardyth Heller 2 cassettes Written in the late nineteenth century. For seven years, Dell Bronson has lived in Boston with her wealthy aunt and uncle, who had taken her in when her mother died. Now, at eighteen, she has been called home by her father to do her duty to him and run the village tavern he owns in a New England mill town. There her devotion to God and the temperance movement will have a profound effect on her father and the town. 1992. The Controversial Countess RC 35978 by Mary Jo Putney read by Nancy Kronenfeld 2 cassettes A novel of romance and adventure set in the period following the battle of Waterloo. Duke Rafael Whitbourne is sent to Paris to discover and expose a traitor in the British delegation of peace negotiators and to persuade England's most effective spy to leave retirement and become active again. To his surprise, he discovers the spy is the notorious Countess Magda, his former lover. 1988. A Small Deceit RC 35979 by Margaret Yorke read by Jack Carroll 2 cassettes After convicted rapist William Adams is released from prison, he assumes a series of false identities for money-making scams. When he finds out that the judge who sentenced him is using an assumed identity of his own, Adams sees a chance to get even. He begins with anonymous hints to the judge's much younger wife, creating tension in an already shaky marriage. But soon Adams has killing on his mind. Violence and some strong language. 1991. Mother Knows Best RC 35982 by Barbara Bretton read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Diana Travis is highly organized. Her plans are set for completing her book, losing weight, and looking for Mr. Right. But the month at Gull Cottage is suddenly turned into chaos with the arrival of her twin nieces. When Greg Stewart turns up, she wonders if he is Mr. Right at the wrong moment. Harlequin novel. 1989. War Party RC 35983 by Louis L'Amour read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette A collection of stories by the well-known western writer. In the title story a young boy and his mother decide to continue west with the wagon train after the boy's father is murdered by Indians. During the next encounter with Indians, the mother surprises everyone by speaking their native language. In other stories, brave people overcome great obstacles and conquer evil opponents. Violence. 1975. The Door RC 35985 by Georges Simenon read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Bernard Foy has lived a relatively uncomplicated life during the twenty years since his hands were blown off during World War II. He stays in his apartment in Paris painting lampshades while his wife Nelly works downtown. Now Bernard experiences dizzy spells that he secretly attributes to a growing jealousy of Nelly's male acquaintances and obsession over a possible clandestine relationship. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1964. Secret Words RC 35986 by Jonathan Strong read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Barbara Orsini is a late bloomer. Quiet, overweight, and almost thirty, she finally has a job she likes--receptionist at a counseling center. Upon moving out of her parents' house, Barbara is intrigued by her new neighbor, West Indian graduate student Paul Felice. Well-spoken, black, poor, plump, and communist, Paul teaches Barbara new ways of thinking as the two fall in love. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Over on the Dry Side RC 35987 by Louis L'Amour read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes When Doby Kernohan and his Pa discover Clive Chantry's corpse, they decide to farm his land--but they're worried about his murderers. Then Chantry's brother Owen shows up and explains that Chantry brought some treasure back from Mexico and the Mowatt gang thinks it's gold. Mowatt's stepdaughter couldn't stop the men from killing the first Chantry brother, whom she had befriended, and now they're after Owen. Strong language and violence. 1975. The Turret Room RC 35992 by Charlotte Armstrong read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes (Reissue) Because Edie Thompson is aware of her cousin Wendy Whitman's devious nature, she is suspicious when Wendy's stepmother Myra is beaten into a coma and Wendy points the finger at Harold Page. Harold's brief marriage to Wendy had ended when her false accusations of cruelty landed him in a mental hospital. Now Edie tries to save Harold from the new charge by hiding him in her turret room until Myra can awaken to clear him. Some violence. 1965. The Fastest Draw RC 35993 by Max Brand read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes The stranger with several names and talents and his sidekick appear in town. They intrigue and amaze the townspeople with the weapons skill of one and the size of the other. When the stranger offers to save Henry Swain's ranch in exchange for a promise of marriage to his daughter, Peggy hatches a plan to outsmart him. Some strong language. 1925. Black Water RC 35994 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The events of a senator's 1969 automobile accident are fictionalized and brought into the 1990s. As she lies trapped under black water, Kelly Kelleher, a young magazine writer, recalls her fateful meeting with the aging senator at a party that afternoon. During her final moments she alternates between consoling herself that he will return for her and wondering "Am I going to die? Like this?" Some strong language. 1992. High Lonesome RC 35995 by Louis L'Amour read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette (Reissue) Considine has been an outlaw since his best friend became sheriff, married Considine's girl, and ran Considine out of Obaro. Now Considine and his cohorts have a perfect chance to get even--stealing $60,000 from the Obaro bank. So why are they up on High Lonesome Mountain, risking it all to save a young girl and her pa from a vicious Apache attack? Violence and some strong language. 1962. My Life as a Whale RC 35996 by Dyan Sheldon read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes Thirty-four-year-old New York literary agent Michael Householder's girlfriend leaves him just as _Newsweek_ publishes an article about the shortage of eligible men. Suddenly Michael is sought after--so much so that it scares him into inventing a wife. This ploy proves disastrous when Michael's gourmet cooking skills and his elusive wife link him to the nicely arranged body parts the police discover around town. Some strong language. 1992. Guns of the Timberlands RC 35998 by Louis L'Amour read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette (Reissue) Lumberjacks in Tinkersville can only mean trouble and, sure enough, they're after rancher Clay Bell's land. Bell has prepared for this possibility but he didn't wager on ruthless Jud Devitt. He also didn't wager on complicating things by falling for Devitt's beautiful fiancée, Colleen Riley. Soon the whole town is taking sides and the vicious battle begins. Violence. 1955. Blood Kin RC 35999 by Roy Hart read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes An English village police procedural features Inspector Roper investigating the disappearance of former actress Rita Cavallo. Tracing Cavallo's last-known steps, Roper stumbles on a woman's corpse but no sign of the actress. As Roper probes further, he discovers Cavallo's past is fraught with mysterious deaths--all documented in a scrapbook that has now disappeared. Some strong language and some violence. 1991. Silver Wings RC 36000 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Gillian Wilson 2 cassettes First published in 1931. Amory Lorrimer is thrilled to get a position as social secretary in the Whitney household. On the very day that she arrives, she watches a small plane landing nearby. Before another day passes, the pilot, Gareth, presents her with his silver wings. But soon Gareth makes a nonstop flight to Alaska and crashes short of his destination. Everyone believes him to be dead except Amory, who is sure that he will be saved. 1988. News from a Foreign Country Came RC 36041 by Alberto Manguel read by Jon Beryl 2 cassettes Novel explores the perception of personal identity and its reality. Antoine, a retired army officer; Marianne, his mute wife, who finds her husband both cultivated and monstrous; and their daughter, Ana, escape to Canada. The family of political refugees is summering on the Gaspé Peninsula when friends of their Argentinian maid, Rebecca, come to visit. The guests accidentally kill Marianne, and Antoine tries to explain to Ana what has happened. 1991. Stefan in Love RC 36061 by Joseph Machlis read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Stefan Nagy, a journalist in Budapest, is pondering his unhappy home life when he sees Ileana and instantly falls in love. A survivor of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and determined not to miss a second chance for a better life, Stefan persuades Ileana to flee with him to New York. At first he is invigorated by his infatuation, but the strain of writing in another language begins to show, just as Ileana's career thrives. Some descriptions of sex. 1991. She's Come Undone RC 36063 by Wally Lamb read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes By the time thirteen-year-old Dolores Price is raped by her neighbor, she is already disillusioned by her father's desertion, her mother's breakdown, and a hostile reception at school. Dolores retreats into constant food and television until guilt over another tragedy forces her to reenter the world as an obese college student and start the long path to recovery. Strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Unquiet Earth RC 36083 by Denise Giardina read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Storming Heaven (RC 26668)_, the life of Dillon, the illegitimate son of Rondal Lloyd and Carrie Bishop, is colored by both coal-mining controversies and his life-long crush on his cousin Rachel. World War II, Rachel's unhappy marriage, and political differences come between them, even though Dillon may have fathered Rachel's daughter. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Stella Landry RC 36098 by Robin McCorquodale read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Texan Stella Landry is offered her first chance to have a real home life when Jim Lester falls in love with her. Swallowing her fear that her unhappy childhood and sordid sexual history will catch up with her, Stella marries Jim and has a son. But, sure enough, a face from the past destroys her happiness, and she is once again set adrift and forced to rebuild her life. Some strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. How Boys See Girls RC 36104 by David Gilmour read by John Lescault 1 cassette Bix is a forty-year-old, hard-drinking Canadian speech writer and would-be novelist. Holly is a nineteen-year-old street vendor who has left a trail of broken hearts. From the moment Bix sees Holly he is enamored--fantasizing about her and spying on her. When Holly off-handedly enters a relationship with him, Bix, rather than being satisfied, becomes more obsessed. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. This Way Madness Lies RC 36109 by Thomas William Simpson read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes When aging millionaire Wild Bill Winslow falls down the back stairs, he decides it's time to call his far-flung family together to resolve their differences. His nine children include Henry--posing as his twin, Bobby, who died at war posing as Henry--and Edward, who is having a breakdown. Ghosts of past Winslows watch the unprecedented visit which culminates in a showdown. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Various Miracles RC 36164 by Carol Shields read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes Twenty-one short stories by a Canadian novelist who selects most of her topics from everyday life. Shields sketches four strangers on a bus reading the same novel, invitations arriving in the mail, watching a fellow passenger obviously flying over the Rockies for the first time, and the thorny path of love that follows Robert and Lila beginning with their honeymoon in France. Some strong language. 1985. Sherwood RC 36205 by Parke Godwin read by Richard Brown 4 cassettes A version of the tale of Robin Hood set during the time of William the Conqueror. Edward Aelredson, called Puck-Robin by his mother, has inherited his father's land. Having no desire to be a wealthy landowner, Robin marries Maid Marian and flees to Sherwood. With his men, he does battle with the sheriff of Nottingham, Ralf Fitz-Gerald, and with Norman knights as he works to save the poor. Some violence and some strong language. 1991. Practical Demonkeeping: A Comedy of Horrors RC 36214 by Christopher Moore read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Catch is a human-eating demon from hell whom Travis accidentally invoked about seventy years ago. Ever-young Travis has been trying to devise a way to shake the pest ever since. When the traveling duo and an ancient genie enemy of Catch's hit Pine Cove, California, at the same time, the residents suspend their disbelief to prepare for a showdown. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Queen's Secret RC 36280 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Tanner 2 cassettes Set in the late Middle Ages during fierce struggles between France and England, this historical romance portrays Katherine, a princess of France, who marries Henry V, king of England. But she soon finds herself widowed and bereft of her son, heir to the throne. The young queen's loneliness is softened by the love of two people in her service--a Welsh knight and a maid. Queens of England series. 1989. Soothsayer RC 36322 by Mike Resnick read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes As part of Merlin's magic show, he locks the Mouse into a trunk and gives her twenty minutes to escape. She uses that time to burglarize nearby apartments. One night her booty includes Penelope Bailey, a human child found chained in an alien's house. After discovering Penelope's gift of precognition, the Mouse and Merlin realize the girl must be protected for the safety of the universe. Prequel to _Oracle (RC 36332)_. Strong language. 1991. The Keeper RC 36323 by Meg O'Brien read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Substance abuse and divorce robbed Brooke Hayes of custody of her nine-year-old daughter Charly. Now sober, working as an actress and planning to ask for joint custody, Brooke receives a cryptic phone call from a terrified Charly. When Brooke's ex-husband denies anything is wrong but cannot produce their daughter, Brooke frantically turns to the Keeper--ex-cop and finder of lost children. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Oracle RC 36332 by Mike Resnick read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Penelope Bailey now calls herself the Oracle. As a young woman, she has learned to use her prophetic powers to her own benefit. When agents of the Democracy locate her on Alpha Crepello III, they believe she is keeping the residents of that planet out of the Democracy. Pursued by hired assassins, Penelope must call upon resources no one realizes she has. Sequel to _Soothsayer (RC 36322)_. Some strong language. 1992. Texas Sunrise RC 36335 by Fern Michaels read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Billie Coleman Kingsley is dying. What is to be done with her internationally known fabric design company? The family has always been close, even though it is spread across the world from Japan to Hawaii, Texas, and Vermont. But now each member must deal with individual family trouble and with problems that will result from Billie's impending death. Sequel to _Texas Fury (RC 29691)_. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Cat Who Went into the Closet RC 36441 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum help wealthy newspaperman Jim Qwilleran solve another case by snooping through closets in the Pickax mansion they rent from Qwilleran's colleague Junior Gage. Gage was given the house by his grandmother, who then shocks everyone by supposedly committing suicide after retiring to Florida. A birth certificate, a changed will, and the murder of a man indirectly connected with the elderly woman add up to foul play. 1993. Flint RC 36446 by Louis L'Amour read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette (Reissue) Years ago a young man avenged the wrongful death of his friend Flint. The man is now successful financier James T. Kettleman, but a wife who wants him dead and a diagnosis of cancer have convinced him to leave that identity behind. He plans to live out his days quietly in the ranch country of his youth as Jim Flint, but an ongoing land swindle and a woman in need force him back into action as the legendary sharpshooter. Violence. 1960. McKendree RC 36447 by Douglas Hirt read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Josh McKendree chose the wrong plot of Missouri land to homestead on since ruthless trapper Jacques Ribalt considers the entire area his. When one of Ribalt's traps kills McKendree's beloved dog, a feud quickly escalates into a nightmare that leaves McKendree's family dead. An enraged McKendree hunts Ribalt down, shrugging off the bears, Indians, and near-deaths that stand in his way. Violence. 1992. The Whipsaw Trail RC 36449 by Ray Hogan read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette In John Buckner's opinion, he wasn't robbing the railroad, he was just collecting the five thousand dollars the railroad had owed him for his farm for five years. Besides, he was going to turn over his land deed. But detective Henry Guzman is not of the same opinion and sets out on Buckner's trail. As Buckner runs away, he comes upon a group of women who are fleeing from some outlaws. And one of them is mighty pretty! Some strong language. 1992. The Surrogate Gun RC 36450 by Jack Cummings read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Writer Bret Holt gives the hero of his latest dime western the name and face of the somewhat simple local handyman, Will Savage. After Holt makes the mistake of lambasting an outlaw in print and realizes he may not survive the inevitable gunfight, Savage begins to turn into Holt's fictional Savage--quickly earning a reputation as a crack shot and the job of marshal. But is he transformed enough to save Holt? Strong language and violence. 1990. The Measure of a Heart RC 36452 by Janette Oke read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A farmer's daughter, Anna Trent despairs that her learning days are over when she graduates from the eighth grade at the age of sixteen. That very day, a new world of knowledge opens up for Anna when she discovers the young substitute pastor Austin Barker and his treasure trove of biblical books. At summer's end Austin returns to the seminary but continues Anna's tutelage by mail. When they meet again, Austin discovers Anna has grown up. 1992. The Night Travellers RC 36453 by Elizabeth Spencer read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Mary Kerr Harbison appears to have a promising future in the field of dance. Then her father dies, her mother becomes difficult to live with, and Mary meets and falls in love with Jeff Blaise. Against Mary's mother's wishes they marry, and although faithful to Mary, Jeff is impassioned about protesting the Vietnam War. His involvement results in flight to Canada for him, Mary, and their child. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Massachusetts: A Novel RC 36523 by Nancy Zaroulis read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes Follows three generations of the Revell family beginning with the arrival of Bartholomew Revell, a twelve-year-old orphan, at Plymouth Rock. Courage and determination lead him to Boston where he marries Susannah Hatherly, begins a family, and establishes a shipping and trading dynasty. From 1620 to the 1980s, the family is involved in major historical events including the fight to save the planet. Some strong language. 1991. My Name Is Sus5an Smith. The Five Is Silent RC 36524 by Louise Plummer read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Sus5an Smith, seventeen, is bored with life in Utah and feels alienated from her family, who do not understand her or her art. When the opportunity arises to live with her unconventional Aunt Libby, Sus5an jumps at the chance to leave home, to pursue her art career in Boston, and most of all to look for her Uncle Willy, about whom she has romanticized since she was young. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Laughing Gas RC 36529 by P.G. Wodehouse read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Reginald, the third earl of Havershot, goes to Hollywood to prevent the ill-contemplated marriage of his cousin Egremont. The earl encounters even greater difficulties when he accidentally ends up changing places--and bodies--with a famous, but spoiled, child movie star. 1936. Outlander RC 36535 by Diana Gabaldon read by Barbara Caruso 6 cassettes It is 1945. Frank and Claire Randall are on a second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands, where Claire is studying rare plants and Frank is researching family origins. One day Claire steps into an ancient stone circle and is hurled back in time to 1743. She is nearly raped by one of Frank's ancestors before being rescued and forced into marriage. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Prequel to _Dragonfly in Amber (RC 36536)_. 1991. Dragonfly in Amber RC 36536 by Diana Gabaldon read by Barbara Caruso 7 cassettes 1968. Frank Randall is dead, and Claire, with her daughter Brianna, returns to the Highlands where Claire hopes to establish contact with her eighteenth-century husband, Jamie Fraser. When Claire steps into the stone circle, she is transported to Jamie's time and will endure rape, a miscarriage, flight to France, and the possibility of another pregnancy. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Outlander (RC 36535)_. 1992. Blood Type: The New John Marshall Tanner Mystery RC 36572 by Stephen Greenleaf read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes When Tom Crandall's body is found, Detective Tanner's interest is heightened because Crandall was his drinking buddy. Tanner knows that Crandall had been upset by his wife's infidelity and his brother's mental problems, but he doubts the death was suicide. Tanner tracks down the brother, finds a motive, and uncovers a bizarre scheme. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. On the Eve of Uncertain Tomorrows RC 36583 by Neil Bissoondath read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The author, a Trinidad-born immigrant to Canada, writes of other foreign-born Canadians in this collection of short stories. In the title story, a group of new arrivals awaits the outcome of hearings that might send them back to torture and death. Another, "Goodnight, Mr. Slade," tells of a former Nazi-camp prisoner's way of dealing with the prospect of forced retirement to a nursing home. Some strong language and some violence. 1990. Yankee Wife RC 36584 by Linda Lael Miller read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes Hungry and desperate, Lydia McQuire answers an advertisement by Devon Quade for a wife. Lydia agrees to accompany him to Washington Territory, where he and his brother Brigham run a lumber camp. Too late, she learns she is intended not for Devon but for Brigham, who is set on raising his two daughters on his own. Lydia, in turn, is determined to remain as the camp teacher. Strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Death of Love: A Peter McGarr Mystery RC 36600 by Bartholomew Gill read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes When Irish philanthropist Paddy Power dies of heart failure, his doctor cries foul play. Power had been about to announce a radical plan to right some financial wrongs in Ireland--but now his note cards are missing. Did someone switch Power's medicine to cause his death? Chief Superintendent Peter McGarr suspects everyone--the ex-wife, the doctor, the jilted assistant. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. The Rising RC 36603 by Edgar White read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Desmie, a young bank teller on a Caribbean island, rebels against Mother Frances, her domineering grandmother, who disapproves of Desmie's new suitor, Carlton. Although skeptical herself about Carlton's life-style and reputation, Desmie is drawn to him sexually and becomes pregnant. Mother Frances's outrage is soon replaced by her plan to take control of Desmie's new son, Legion. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1988. The Heather and the Blade RC 36611 by Marian Devon read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Hoping to end the feud between clans, General Wade, Scotland's representative for King George, orders a marriage between Caroline Campbell and Callum MacDonald. Caroline collapses at the ceremony, and her sister Laurie takes her place. Callum does not care--his choices are wedding a Campbell or hanging. Callum also considers the marriage a sham, but as time goes by his opinion changes. Some violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1989. Summer of My German Soldier RC 36625 by Bette Greene read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette (Reissue) Patty Bergen, a twelve-year-old Jewish girl living in Arkansas, is fascinated when a truckload of German POWs arrives to be imprisoned in her small Arkansas town. At her father's store, Patty strikes up an acquaintance with one of the prisoners, Anton. But she is not prepared for the repercussions when Anton escapes and she hides him. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1973. Kelly Blue RC 36632 by Peter Bowen read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Despite his attempts to avoid trouble, cantankerous Luther Kelly leads a scrappy, eventful life right alongside the big names of the wild West--Native Americans and whites. After his reluctant vigil at Buffalo Bill Cody's deathbed, Kelly recalls many of his adventures, including joining the army at the age of thirteen after being caught in bed with the bishop's daughter. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. The South RC 36633 by Colm Tóibín read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Tiring of her prosperous Irish Protestant home life, Katherine Proctor mimics her own mother's long-ago desertion when she abruptly leaves her husband and young son to start over in Spain. Katherine's new life is shaped by two men--Miguel, a painter like herself, who is obsessed with his past role in the Spanish Civil War, and Michael, an Irish Catholic from Katherine's hometown. Some violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. The Color of Love RC 36638 by Binnie Syril read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The rain had turned to sleet when painter Judith Blake left the Centre Gallery in Baltimore and headed home--and right into an auto accident that would leave her blind and end her career. Mark Leland, whom she holds responsible for the accident, wants to help her. But can she overcome the rage she feels toward him, and more importantly, the way she feels when he takes her into his arms? Harlequin novel. Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 1989. A Lesson before Dying RC 36694 by Ernest J. Gaines read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Bayonne, Louisiana, 1948. A young, naive black man has been sentenced to death for the murder of a white man--a murder that he did not commit. His attorney argues that he is too stupid to plan a crime: "Why, I would just as soon put a hog in the electric chair." Galled by this defense, Jefferson's godmother, Miss Emma, turns to Grant, the plantation schoolteacher, to teach Jefferson to die like a man. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. The Mammoth Book of the Western: An Anthology of Classic Stories of the American Frontier RC 36697 edited by Jon E. Lewis read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Lewis celebrates "America's only truly original art form"--the western--by collecting what he considers to be classic western short stories and novelettes. The twenty-seven selected authors range from "pulp" writers such as Max Brand to classic authors such as Stephen Crane and Mark Twain, who are not usually thought of as contributors to the genre. Some strong language and violence. 1991. My Beloved Son RC 36706 by Catherine Cookson read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Ellen Jebeau's husband died when their son Joe was five years old. He wasn't much of a husband and consequently left Joe with no inheritance. But Ellen is determined to see that Joe has everything she missed in life. To that end, she moves onto the estate of her widowed brother-in-law and his two sons. Several years and several deaths later, Joe has become a titled landowner. But at what cost? Can he forget the past and allow himself to fall in love? 1991. They Called Her Mrs. Doc RC 36714 by Janette Oke read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Cassandra Winston Smith, affectionately called Mrs. Doc by the community, doesn't know how she can face leaving her home to move to the city--but her children insist. It is strange to think that when she first fell in love with Dr. Samuel Smith and moved to the Western frontier, she hoped they would not be there long. But time, love, and faith in God have a way of changing a person's mind. 1992. Nampally Road RC 36721 by Meena Alexander read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette In the 1970s, Mira Kannadical returns to her native India to teach after attending graduate school in England. She soon falls in love with Ramu, a colleague and a political activist. Through Ramu's eyes and as a result of the medical work of her friend and landlord Little Mother, Mira becomes more aware of the turmoil around her and struggles to find a way to help. 1991. Sierra Triumph: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 6 RC 36743 by Dana Fuller Ross read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Hawaii Heritage (RC 34033_), as journalist Tim Holt tries to get over one woman, another forces him to think about women's suffrage. Meanwhile Tim's cousin Frank Blake is enlightened by impoverished immigrants and, abandoning military plans, decides to become a hobo. Frank's unexpected reunion with his brother Peter is fiery. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Beyond the Sea of Ice: The First Americans, Volume 1 RC 36745 by William Sarabande read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Life is hard in the Ice Age. Torka's people find the dark months long and await the time of light and the return of the caribou. But a mammoth attacks, killing most of them, including Torka's wife and child. Torka, his grandfather, and the girl Lonit survive to set out for the land of the rising sun and to meet others. Prequel to _Corridor of Storms (RC 36751)_. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1987. Tek Vengeance RC 36750 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Detective Jake Cardigan and his partner Sid Gomez continue their pursuit of the evil Tek drug lords over the twenty-second-century landscape. But the TekLords are out for revenge and devise a plot to divert Cardigan to Brazil, while they employ human-looking androids to do their dirty work. Fourth novel of the Jake Cardigan TekWars series. Sequel to _TekLab (RC 37570)_. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Corridor of Storms: The First Americans, Volume 2 RC 36751 by William Sarabande read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Navahk, magic man, master of the night and stars, the wind and fire, controlled Supnah's band of people. Now Torka has come, bringing Supnah's son Karana. Torka takes control of the people but soon realizes they are a bad band and he must take Lonit and leave. Karana, with the help of his woman, will fight the magic man. Sequel to _Beyond the Sea of Ice (RC 36745)_. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Primal Fear RC 36757 by William Diehl read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Chicago Archbishop Rushman steps out of his shower one February morning and comes face to face with a person holding a butcher knife. A short time later, a young man covered in blood and holding a knife is found in a confessional. Martin Vail, on orders from Judge Shoat, must defend Aaron Stampler pro bono. But what appears to be an open-and-shut case becomes quite different when Vail puts his team to work. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1993. A Christmas Love RC 36793 by Kathleen Creighton read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes After her divorce, Carolyn Robards retreats to her ex-husband's rustic summer house with her daughter Jordy. When they find a young boy and his dog hiding in the basement, Carolyn is flooded with memories of her own runaway experience. As she tries to convince their new neighbor, ex-cop Clay Traynor, not to turn the boy over to the authorities, Carolyn is surprised to find her frustration is tinged with attraction to Clay. Some strong language. 1992. Van Gogh's Room at Arles: Three Novellas RC 36794 by Stanley Elkin read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes In the title story, a professor, intimidated by the other academics sharing a fellowship abroad, feels some of the despair of the painter whose room he now occupies. In "Her Sense of Timing," a disabled professor bemoans his wife's desertion while he copes with a houseful of graduate students. And "_Town Crier_ Exclusive..." is a tabloid tell-all about a commoner who seduces a British prince. Strong language. 1993. The Vanished Child RC 36805 by Sarah Smith read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Feeling his own life is pointless after the death of his young wife, chemist Alexander von Reisden is grudgingly intrigued when he is mistaken for a long-lost heir to the Knight family. Eight-year-old Richard Knight vanished after his grandfather's murder and Richard's uncle is reluctant to declare his own adopted son heir until Richard is declared dead. When Reisden fails to convince the uncle that he is not Richard, he tries to find proof. Some violence. 1992. The Big Lonely RC 36813 by Sam Brown read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Casey Wills and Josh Smith live a simple cowboy existence until the winter they work for the XIT ranch on the Texas-New Mexico border. Trouble comes in the form of Tatum Stagg, who offers to cut the two men in on his cattle-stealing scheme. Laughing at their adamant refusal, Stagg devises a way to continue without the cowboys' help. When Wills discovers the full extent of Stagg's deception, his world is torn apart. Strong language and violence. 1992. Cast in Doubt RC 36817 by Lynne Tillman read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes Sixty-five-year-old Horace is a homosexual American writer who lives in Crete and enjoys his gay friends and their "queen bee," former opera star Alicia. But his main interest is Helen, the newly arrived young American woman. Horace loves a story and Helen's intriguing life provides it. He scavenges for the missing details by secretly visiting her scorned lover and by sneaking a peek at her diary after she vanishes. Some strong language. 1992. Hideous Kinky RC 36822 by Esther Freud read by Grainne Cassidy 1 cassette A five-year-old English girl tells of her adventures when her mother takes her and her older sister Bea for an extended stay in Morocco. Bea quickly learns the language and Mum adopts much of the culture while the young girl marvels at everything--from her mother's new boyfriend to the henna treatment that leaves her hair orange. Their new life finally comes to an end when Mum must put aside her new beliefs and beg for their rent money. 1992. One Summer RC 36824 by Karen Robards read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Johnny Harris is returning to Tylerville, Kentucky, after spending eleven years in prison for supposedly stabbing his girlfriend to death. Rachel Grant, his high school teacher, had been the only one who believed him innocent. In fact, now she offers Johnny a job at her family's store so he can be paroled. Then shortly after Johnny returns to town, another woman is stabbed. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Star of Empire: A Novel of Old San Antonio RC 36837 by Leonard Sanders read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Corrie McNair is expected to marry Ramsey Cothburn and reign in 1830s Charleston society. But Tad Logan of Savannah arrives in town and steals Corrie away. Along with her sister Prue and his brother Whit, Corrie and Tad head to San Antonio de Béxar. There Tad and Whit become involved in efforts to create an independent country, Ramsey arrives to reclaim Corrie, and Prue has her own romantic problems. Some violence. 1992. Exposure RC 36840 by Kathryn Harrison read by Marcia Churchill 2 cassettes As the Museum of Modern Art prepares a retrospective of late photographer Edgar Rogers's work, Ann Rogers, his daughter and model, begins to decline. A diabetic, Ann threatens her eyesight and her photography career by using speed and accelerates her compulsive shoplifting. She then endangers her marriage by hiding these habits and her childhood memories from her concerned husband. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. In the Heart of the Valley of Love RC 36855 by Cynthia Kadohata read by Janet Kirker 2 cassettes Francie, a nineteen-year-old Japanese-American woman, lives in Los Angeles in the year 2052, where violence and rioting are rampant, disease and pollution are common, gas and water are rationed, and people carry arms for survival. Francie drifts through this world passively, noting the social and moral decay with little thought of a better future. But new friends bring her a small measure of meaning, hope, and love. Some strong language. 1992. CV RC 36856 by Damon Knight read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes The _Sea Venture_, CV for short, is an enormous ocean-going vessel--a huge sea habitation housing thousands of residents and passengers. Here scientists, engineers, and rich tourists play out the dramas of their lives. Suddenly, however, all their concerns are overshadowed by the presence of an alien horror--an unstoppable, mind-controlling entity that has targeted the CV as an arena to stalk its human victims. __Prequel to _The Observers (RC 36875)._ 1985. The Observers RC 36857 by Damon Knight read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes The disease that terrorized the passengers and crew of the _Sea Venture_ has somehow escaped to land. In the public interest, the government rounds up the survivors of the _Sea Venture_ epidemic and returns them to the vessel, which has been converted to an internment camp. Once infected, the victims are subtly changed forever, and despite the best efforts it may already be too late to stop the epidemic. Sequel to _CV (RC 36856)_. 1988. A Reasonable World RC 36858 by Damon Knight read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Six years after the _Sea Venture_ plague, alien Symbionts have spread all over the earth, infecting a large percentage of the human population. Humans invaded by the Symbionts undergo a subtle change in their behavior that actually makes them more intelligent and less violent. Although there still exist those who would prevent it, mankind appears to be at the dawn of a new age. Sequel to _The Observers (RC 36857)_. Strong language. 1991. Where Is Joe Merchant? A Novel Tale RC 36862 by Jimmy Buffett read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Joe Merchant is dead! So why are people claiming to have seen him? Psychic Desdemona even feels Joe is trying to send messages to her. Heiress Trevor Kane, Joe's sister, asks her old lover, aviator Frank Bama, to help her locate Desdemona, who she hopes can put her in touch with Joe. But it seems that several other people are also looking for Desdemona and Joe. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992. The Heather Blazing RC 36868 by Colm Tóibín read by John Horton 2 cassettes Eamon Redmond, an Irish judge, wonders where he fits in. He feels alienated from his family, past and present, and lately he's not so sure about the legal world. Even his wife questions his commitment. But slowly his repressed memories come to terms with a new order. Perhaps his new grandchild is the missing link. 1992. The Hanging Valley: An Inspector Banks Mystery RC 36869 by Peter Robinson read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Neil Fellowes was enjoying his walk along the Swainshead Fell until he came upon a corpse with its face eaten away. Inspector Banks recalls that five years ago another corpse was found and a local village woman disappeared. Banks suspects a connection between the deaths. He also believes the innkeeper's wife knows more than she admits. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1989. The Last Raven RC 36870 by Craig Thomas read by Patrick Horgan 4 cassettes Sir Kenneth Aubrey of British Intelligence has been told that Patrick Hyde, his best agent, is dead. In reality, Hyde is not dead but has made it look that way while he investigates his sighting of CIA agent Harrell and a KGB colonel who caused the death of the wife of the Russian president. Aubrey's niece also claims to have knowledge of a similar accident in California. Is "perestroika" worth all this? Violence and strong language. 1990. Bright Shark RC 36872 by Robert Ballard and Tony Chiu read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes In 1988 Lieutenant Edna Haddix is on assignment aboard _Fanning II_ as the ship studies a microsection of the Hellencian Trench in the Mediterranean. When their underwater research vehicles spot an empty wet suit, Haddix knows she has found the remains of an Israeli submarine, with a mysterious cargo, that sank in the 1960s. Suddenly the United States, Russia, and Israel are interested in its contents. Strong language. 1992. Prince of Chaos RC 36876 by Roger Zelazny read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Wizard Merlin Corey travels to the Courts of Chaos to attend the funeral of King Swayvill of Chaos. He finds himself unexpectedly drawn up in a complex series of plots as unknown forces conspire to place him on the throne of Chaos. At the same time the traditional conflict between the worlds of Amber and Chaos seems to be heating up again. This tenth volume in the Amber series is a __sequel to _Knight of Shadows (RC 32294)._ 1991. The Way through the Woods RC 36892 by Colin Dexter read by John Horton 2 cassettes While taking a holiday, Inspector Morse can't stop himself from snooping a bit in regard to a mysterious female guest at the hotel. Morse's busman's holiday is cut short, however, when a newspaper prints a poem that sparks renewed interest in his year-old missing person case. The new investigation is fraught with poetry analysis, birdwatchers, and pornography, and it hinges on a surprising look-alike. Some strong language. 1992. Carve the Sky RC 36895 by Alexander Jablokov read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In the twenty-fourth century, as the Terran Union and the Technic Alliance teeter on the brink of interplanetary war, an artifact of a long-lost alien civilization is discovered. Lord Monboddo and Anton Lindgren, of the Union, team up with Vanessa Karageorge of the Academia Sapientiae on a mission across the solar system to stop a fanatical group from using the aliens' powerful technology. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Where Do You Stop? The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences, and Observations of Peter Leroy (Continued) RC 36897 by Eric Kraft read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette In the sequel to _Little Follies (RC 36556)_, Peter Leroy's sixth-grade year centers around a fascinating but never-ending science paper. But he still has time to build a lighthouse, lust after older women, and bug his grandfather (who is sharecropping a miniature wheat field in Peter's yard) to submit his inventions to a television show. 1992. Trombone RC 36933 by Craig Nova read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes When Ray Gollancz is finishing up high school, his father Dean begins training him to help with his contracted arson jobs. Dean, a printer by day, thrives on his night work and can't understand why Ray might choose college instead. Dean's other vice is philandering, and he signals the end of each affair by playing his trombone. Soon Dean and Ray vie for Ray's adventurous classmate, Iris. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Last Studebaker RC 36934 by Robin Hemley read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In South Bend, Indiana, home of the closed Studebaker plant, garage sale fanatic Lois and her two daughters go house hunting after Lois's ex-husband Willy finally asks them to move out of his home. They find a rental house that comes with a live-in landlord, Henry, who was mentally and physically altered by a car crash. The new housemates struggle to accept themselves and each other. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Doin' the Box Step RC 36935 by Suzanne Falter-Barns read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes After a long absence, Chelsea Cox returns to the Philadelphia suburb of Beechwood to introduce her mother to her fiancé, Bennett Edwards. Chelsea had rebelled against her mother's snobbish aspirations for her by becoming an artist in New York. Now she is engaged to an investment banker who fits her mother's criteria perfectly except for one detail. He's black. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Chaffee of Roaring Horse RC 36968 by Ernest Haycox read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes When Jim Chaffee sadly admits defeat as a rancher after three years, he is surprised to learn that someone has already offered to purchase his land from the bank. Happy to be back in the town of Roaring Horse, Chaffee notices two new additions--an intriguing woman visitor and a pushy developer. But when Chaffee's friend and former boss is killed shortly after refusing to sell his ranch, Chaffee's good nature disappears. Some violence. 1929. Mortal Remains in Maggody RC 36979 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Most of the Maggody townsfolk are thrilled when a movie is filmed in their town. Even Brother Verber, Maggody's lust-filled preacher, is given the chance to strip for art. Police Chief Arly Hanks has no time to be starstruck, however--an irritatingly elusive arsonist has had the audacity to set fire to her apartment. But Arly is forced to pay attention to the movie people when somebody starts killing them. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Don't Ask RC 36980 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Dortmunder agrees to steal a bone; that is, a sacred relic of an ancient saint. He was hired by government officials of one of two small eastern European countries competing for the only available seat in the United Nations. Filling that seat is in the hands of an archbishop who would be only too pleased to possess the relic. Dortmunder and his band of inept burglars succeed at first, only to bungle the grandiose scheme. Some strong language. 1993. Demons Don't Dream RC 36982 by Piers Anthony read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Teenager Dug gets a new computer game called "Companions of Xanth," and, although he is not too keen on these games, he finds this one intriguing because he ends up physically in the magical land of Xanth. He solves enigmas and overcomes obstacles involving a whole pantheon of fantastic Xanth characters, but as he approaches the ultimate game prize, he wonders if he is the one who is really in control. Sixteenth novel of the Xanth fantasy series. 1993. Fallen Timbers: The White Indian, Book 19 RC 36983 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Renno's brother El-i-chi and their stepsister Ah-wa-o disappear after the Seneca council forbids their marriage. Meanwhile, the fledgling United States government learns of a possible Indian uprising assisted by the Spanish and an American traitor who wants Kentucky for himself. Attempting to stave off the war, Renno faces personal tragedy due to evil Hodano. Sequel to _Father of Waters (RC 36977)_. Violence. 1990. Sachem's Son: The White Indian, Book 20 RC 36990 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes When the Seneca women banish El-i-chi and Ah-wa-o from the village for marrying against their wishes, Renno protests by resigning his position as sachem and going into exile with his family. Accepting Washington's invitation to visit the capital, Little Hawk faces prejudice when he takes an assignment as a government page. But it is not until he leaves the white man that Little Hawk truly proves his manhood. Violence. 1990. Stories in an Almost Classical Mode RC 36993 by Harold Brodkey read by Harold Parker 5 cassettes Collection of stories that originally appeared in the _New Yorker_, _Esquire_, and other magazines, and represents three decades of Brodkey's challenging fiction. Some of the stories are in the traditional vein, and others, often about sexual relationships, are written in the stream-of-consciousness style. Almost all are autobiographical. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Her Own Place RC 37081 by Dori Sanders read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette In 1941 sixteen-year-old Mae Lee Hudson begs her parents to let her marry Jeff Barnes before he goes off to war. While he's gone, she earns enough money to buy the farm next door to her parents. After Jeff returns, he won't stay on the farm but manages to impregnate Mae Lee five times before leaving for good. As a divorced black farmer, Mae Lee must work hard--raising her children and working her land. Finally she retires, but her adventures aren't over yet. 1993. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti RC 37094 by Frances Temple read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Djo, a seventeen-year-old bodyguard of Haitian leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide, tells his story from his hospital bed where he is recuperating from a beating from the "Tonton Macoutes"--thugs of deposed dictator Duvalier. Djo tells Jeremie, a young woman, of rescue from the streets by Father Aristide, enslavement in the Dominican Republic, escape, and reunion with Aristide. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Woman of the Inner Sea RC 37095 by Thomas Keneally read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Kate Gaffney-Kozinski is the devoted mother of two and the disillusioned wife of a builder. After a tragic accident for which she is blamed, Kate disappears into the wide-open spaces of Australia and attempts to recreate her life in a small town. But her husband tracks her down, and this time she flees with Gus, accompanied by his kangaroo and his emu. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The White Rhino Hotel RC 37109 by Bartle Bull read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes World War I is over, but people of many nationalities, especially Germans and Britons, remain in East Africa or travel there to acquire land. At the White Rhino Hotel, owned by Lord Adam Penfold, are Olivio Fonseca Alavedo, a dwarf, who works as a barman and is known for his sexual prowess; Anton Rider, a gypsy from England; and Gwenn Llewelyn, who is searching for her husband. Descriptions of sex and some violence. 1992. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club RC 37110 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Because elderly Captain Fentiman always snoozes in his chair at the club, nobody notices he has died until many hours have passed. This poses a problem since his elderly, wealthy, estranged sister has also died that very morning. If she died before her brother, his grandsons inherit; if not, her fortune reverts to someone else. Fentiman's attorney asks his friend Lord Peter Wimsey to help him with this puzzle. 1928. Simple Passion RC 37117 by Annie Ernaux read by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette A Frenchwoman recalls a recently ended affair with a married man and describes how thoughts of her foreign lover permeated every aspect of her life. The time between his visits was spent buying clothes to please him, staying home and avoiding using the vacuum cleaner or hair dryer so as not to miss his phone call, and relating to every corny song and movie. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Yvonne Goes to York: The Travelling Matchmaker, Volume 6 RC 37187 by Marion Chesney read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Miss Hannah Pym is headed to York to let her friend Mrs. Clarence know the latter is now free to marry the footman she ran away with. As Hannah embarks on her journey, she meets Yvonne Grenier, a young Frenchwoman, and offers her protection. Once they arrive in York, Hannah plans to find Yvonne a suitable husband. Little does Hannah know she may find one for herself. Sequel to _Deborah Goes to Dover (RC 35314)_. 1992. _Books for Children_ These books were recently sent to cooperating libraries. Cassette books, labeled with the code RC, play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library. _Cassettes Nonfiction_ The Animal Rights Controversy RC 33152 by Laurence Pringle read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette There is a growing controversy concerning the use of animals for scientific research, for food, and for enjoyment--as pets, in zoos, and for hunting. The author explores the history, philosophy, and concerns of the animal rights movement and presents arguments for and against its positions. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Ralph Ellison RC 36113 by Jack Bishop read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Born in Oklahoma in 1914, Ralph Ellison moved to New York City's Harlem, the "black capital of America," in 1936. Befriended by the novelist Richard Wright, who encouraged him to write, Ellison found that writing helped him to address such questions as "Who am I?" His quest for answers led to his novel _Invisible Man (RC 9600)_, the first book by an African American to receive the prestigious National Book Award. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. The Amazing Potato: A Story in Which the Incas, Conquistadors, Marie Antoinette, Thomas Jefferson, Wars, Famines, Immigrants, and French Fries All Play a Part RC 36213 by Milton Meltzer read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette First cultivated by the Incas in ancient Peru, the potato has enjoyed a fascinating history that Meltzer relates. He concludes with present-day research on the vegetable and tips for cooking. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Franz Schubert RC 36852 by Wendy Thompson read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Franz was quite happy when he was accepted at a school where he could have music lessons and play in the orchestra. He wanted nothing more than to be a musician, but like his father, he became a schoolteacher. Throughout his short life, Franz somehow found time to write one beautiful song after another, and sometimes he worked his melodic themes into his instrumental music. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Joseph Haydn RC 36873 by Wendy Thompson read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette A pleasing voice gained Haydn a place in his uncle's school and his first music lessons at age six. Soon his voice drew the attention of the choirmaster of St. Stephen's in Vienna. After his dismissal from St. Stephen's for playing tricks, Haydn began teaching rich children and sometimes famous pupils too. Later, Papa Haydn worked for the Esterházy family while he composed music with lots of surprises. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Hiawatha: Messenger of Peace RC 36894 by Dennis Brindell Fradin read by John Stratton 1 cassette In this biography the author shows what Hiawatha's life might have been like by drawing on what is actually known about the Iroquois people during the fifteenth century. He distinguishes fact from legend as he tells of the adult Hiawatha's role as a peacemaker and one of the founders of the Iroquois Federation--aspects of which were incorporated into the U.S. Constitution. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky RC 37124 by Wendy Thompson read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Russian composer Tchaikovsky's music is strongly nationalistic, but it is understood and loved by people around the world. Trained as a civil servant, Tchaikovsky abandoned his career to enroll in the now-famous St. Petersburg Conservatory when it opened in 1862. Later he moved to Moscow and continued writing symphonies, ballet music, and piano concertos, becoming famous for his _1812 Overture_ and _Nutcracker Suite_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. Claude Debussy RC 37130 by Wendy Thompson read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Claude Debussy, perhaps more than any other composer, earned respect for French music. Admitted to the prestigious Paris Conservatoire at the age of ten, Debussy began to experiment with new combinations of sounds and was criticized for writing "vague impressionism." Influenced by a colorful array of artists, Debussy found his own voice in a small but lasting repertoire that includes _Clair de lune_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. The Galápagos Tortoise RC 37252 by Susan Schafer read by Gary Telles 1 cassette The Galápagos tortoise, which lives only on the Galápagos Islands of the Pacific Ocean, is the largest living tortoise on earth. The average weight of a domed male is 500 pounds, and, for a female, 250 pounds. These tortoises are also long-lived, with a life span of more than 100 years. The author discusses the habitat, life cycle, characteristics, and behavior of this giant reptile. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. _Cassettes Fiction_ The Shoemaker and the Elves RC 36058 retold by Ilse Plume read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette (Reissue) A vivid retelling of the folktale about the kind shoemaker and the elves who do him a good deed and receive one in return. For grades K-3. 1991. Muggie Maggie RC 36059 by Beverly Cleary read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Third-grader Maggie, out of pure contrariness, refuses to learn cursive writing. After consultation with the principal, her parents, and a psychologist, Maggie's teacher sends her around the school bearing notes written in cursive, which so pique her interest that she learns in self-defense. For grades 2-4. 1990. The Gift of the Girl Who Couldn't Hear RC 36215 by Susan Shreve read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Eliza Westfield, always popular and a good student, reaches thirteen and, in her own words, "turns unpretty and unsmart and mean." She refuses to try out for the lead in _Annie_, the school musical, despite her talent and her dream of starring in the annual "big event." Her best friend Lucy, who is deaf, is eager for a part and Eliza agrees to coach her. Lucy's courage and determination help Eliza to accept herself. For grades 5-7 and older readers. 1991. Knights of the Kitchen Table: The Time Warp Trio RC 36216 by Jon Scieszka read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette The Time Warp Trio is here! Comprised of Joe and his two pals, Fred and Sam, the trio travels through time with the help of _The Book_, a gift from Joe's magician uncle. Their adventures are chockful of tongue-in-cheek humor as they journey back to the Middle Ages to hang out with Sir Lancelot and make Camelot safe from a dragon and a very smelly giant. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1991. The Fire-Raiser RC 36606 by Maurice Gee read by John Polk 1 cassette New Zealand, 1915. Lurking in dark alleyways in a black coat and red balaclava, disturbed Edgar Marwick finds release from his tyrannical mother by setting fires. The baker's adventurous kids, Noel and Kitty; the mayor's over-protected child, Irene; and homeless Phil band together and bravely gather evidence that indicts Marwick. While seeking justice, they witness the prejudice against their German music teacher. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986. The Twinkie Squad RC 36609 by Gordon Korman read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Eccentric sixth-grader Douglas Fairchild is obsessed with a country called Pefkakia. Armando Rivera is a basketball player, a defender of weaker kids, and a foreign affairs wiz. They are sent to join the Special Discussion Group (a.k.a. the Twinkie Squad) at Thaddeus G. Little Middle School. Douglas proclaims this after-school counseling group of "problem kids" the Grand Knights of the Exalted Karpoozi and ignites chaos. For grades 5-8. 1992. Littlejim RC 36614 by Gloria Houston read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Littlejim works hard helping his father on their rural North Carolina farm, but what he really loves to do is study and write. And, while those in his small community admire his scholarship and talent, his father--rugged, practical-minded Bigjim--does not find such interests "manly." In the hope of winning his father's respect, Littlejim enters an essay contest on "What it means to be an American." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. The Ghost of Lost Island RC 36626 by Liza Ketchum Murrow read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Gabe, twelve, resents his bossy older sister and is overjoyed that Grandfather is taking only him--not Ginny--along for the annual sheep-shearing on Ghost Island off the Maine coast. Although Grandfather blames Gabe's suspicions on an overworked imagination, Gabe is convinced that the mysterious woman he encounters is the legendary ghost of a drowned dairymaid. For grades 5-8. 1991. Underrunners RC 36635 by Margaret Mahy read by David Palmer 1 cassette Tris, eleven, dreams of adventures with intergalactic agents and lives with his artistic, hippy father in a messy house at the end of a bleak New Zealand peninsula. His mother left long ago. Things change when he makes friends with savvy Winola and helps her run away from the children's home, where she is being stalked. The stalker turns out to be her father, disturbed and violent, who kidnaps both kids at gunpoint. For grades 5-7 and older readers. 1992. Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Missing Eye RC 36652 by Eth Clifford read by John Horton 1 cassette Flatfoot Fox, who claims to be the smartest detective in the whole world, and his assistant, Secretary Bird, have just been approached by Fat Cat--someone has stolen his glass eye! The theft took place at Fat Cat's very own birthday party. Suspects include Really Ridiculous Rabbit, Picky Pig, Greedy Goat, and Snake-in-the Grass. Companion to _Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Nosy Otter (RC 36554)_. For grades 2-4. 1990. American Wilderness and Its Future: Conservation versus Use RC 36655 by Edward F. Dolan read by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette The author provides a comprehensive examination of the conflict between advocates of wilderness conservation and proponents of commercial and recreational interests. Chapters include "Our Threatened National Parks," "Of Wetlands, Lakes, Rivers, and Coasts," "The Forest Conflict," and "The Battle over the Old-Growth Forests." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992. What Mary Jo Shared RC 36684 by Janice May Udry read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Mary Jo never, ever participates in share time at school. Mary Jo is shy, and she is afraid that the other kids won't be interested in what she has to tell. She really does want to share, but she wants to share something that no one else has talked about. Finally, Mary Jo finds the perfect "something" to share--her father! Companion to _What Mary Jo Wanted (RC 17070)_. For grades K-3. 1966. Almost Ten and a Half RC 36687 by Candice F. Ransom read by Janet Kirker 1 cassette Kobie Roberts is sick and tired of parental control. She's tired of eating when others say that she must; she's tired of having a bedtime; and she's especially tired of having to do her homework. After all, she's nearly ten-and-a-half, and that's plenty big. When her mother is hospitalized, and Mrs. Blevins, a nice older lady, is hired to care for the house, Kobie figures that now is the time to live as she wishes. For grades 4-7. 1990. Pathki Nana: Kootenai Girl RC 36729 by Kenneth Thomasma read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Pathki Nana, an eight-year-old Kootenai Indian girl, is always sad. She can often be seen walking alone, going off by herself, with tears streaming down her face. The other villagers call Pathki "the sad one." When her grandmother, Quiet One, tells Pathki the story of Pathki's birth and instructs her to seek her guardian spirit, Pathki's strength, wisdom, and courage are tested. For grades 4-7. 1991. Humbug RC 36737 by Nina Bawden read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Eight-year-old Cora is supposed to stay with her grandparents while her parents are away. But when her grandmother is injured in a fall, Cora is sent to stay with neighbors--sweet Aunt Sunday and her mean-spirited daughter, Angelica. Cora's only ally in the house is Angelica's seemingly senile grandmother, Ma Potter, who teaches Cora how to survive cruelty from the deceitful Angelica and how to recognize lies and "humbug." For grades 4-7. 1992. Red-Dirt Jessie RC 36739 by Anna Myers read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Little sister Patsy has just been buried, and, while Jessie's whole family grieves, her father's mourning is unrelenting, and he has retreated into himself. Living in Oklahoma during the depression means that although Jessie, her mother, and her brother work extra hard, their very existence is threatened by their father's withdrawal. Jessie's hope for saving her father lies in Ring, a semi-wild dog she hopes to tame. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. Henry and the Paper Route RC 36747 by Beverly Cleary read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Henry, eleven, feels it's high time he did something important, and he believes a paper route is just what he needs. When he takes over Scooter's route while he's out with the chicken pox, Henry feels certain he'll get Chuck's route when basketball season starts. But when Murph, the new "genius" in the neighborhood, lands the job, Henry's pesky friend Ramona comes to his rescue. Companion to _Henry Huggins (RC 35642)_. For grades 3-6. 1957. Tomorrow's Sphinx RC 36798 by Clare Bell read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Long after humankind has departed Earth to escape ecological catastrophe, the Nile Valley is home for Kichebo, a female cheetah who is sable black with gold markings. Her bright coat makes hunting difficult. She also must be ever vigilant of the two-legged hunters who come in vehicles from the sky. Kichebo comes to form a link with another black cheetah, a male who once enjoyed an extraordinary bond with the pharaoh Tutankhamen. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986. Annie's Promise RC 36853 by Sonia Levitin read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Continuing the saga of the Platt family that began in _Journey to America (RC 32959)_, this is Annie's story. The youngest of the three daughters in this German-Jewish immigrant family, Annie is almost thirteen. The year is 1945, and Annie, who longs for independence, has been invited to a summer camp run by Quakers. Sequel to _Silver Days (RC 32960)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Riches RC 36864 by Esther Hautzig read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Samuel, a wealthy shopkeeper, and his wife, Chaya-Rivka, retire after years of hard work. Not sure what to do with themselves, they seek the advice of a learned rabbi. Chaya-Rivka is to stay home and study. Samuel, however, is told to drive his horse and cart along the town's back roads, an endeavor that brings with it the realization that gifts from the heart, not the purse, bring the greatest joy and peace. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1992. Grab Hands and Run RC 36866 by Frances Temple read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Felipe, twelve, and Romy, his eight-year-old sister, live in El Salvador, a nation in the grip of a civil war. They live with constant worry, compounded by their father Jacinto's involvement as a political activist. When Jacinto turns up missing, Felipe, Romy, and their mother, Paloma, follow Jacinto's oft-spoken instructions to "grab hands and run" all the way to freedom in Canada. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993. Tug of War RC 36875 by Joan Lingard read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes 1944. The Russians are approaching Latvia. Professor Lukas Petersons and his family plan to flee to Germany. At the train station, chaos rules, and Hugo, the professor's fourteen-year-old son, is separated from the others. While Hugo ends up in Hamburg sheltered in a kind German household, his twin sister Astra and his family scrounge for food in refugee camps. The story is told from the perspectives of Hugo and Astra. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Original Freddie Ackerman RC 36880 by Hadley Irwin read by John Stratton 1 cassette Trevor Frederick Ackerman, twelve, has quite an assortment of parents, stepparents, and step-siblings. He feels uncared for and alienated from them all. As a result, he goes to spend the summer with two great-aunts who live on an island off the coast of Maine. Cal and Lou are charmingly eccentric, but Trevor is bored and escapes into daydreams of himself as a hero. Then he becomes involved in an exciting mystery. For grades 5-8. 1992. Along the Tracks RC 36881 by Tamar Bergman read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Escaping German persecution during World War II, eight-year-old Yankele and his Jewish family leave Poland for Russia. They find refuge in Crimea, only to be displaced again by a Nazi invasion. Yankele is separated from his family and begins an arduous journey walking and hopping freight trains, searching for his mother. He befriends other "abandoned ones" trying to survive in war-torn Europe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. Carver RC 36885 by Ruth Yaffe Radin read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Ten-year-old Jon, who is blind, and his mother return to live with his grandmother at Kellam's Landing, where Jon attends public school for the first time. His new friend Matt tells him about Carver, an embittered old man who carves exquisite wooden birds. Jon's father had loved carving birds before his fatal accident, and it becomes important to Jon to also learn the craft, although he knows that his mother will not approve. For grades 4-7. 1990. The Trouble with Lemons RC 36886 by Daniel Hayes read by John Stratton 1 cassette Tyler feels like he is a total failure--a magnet for trouble. His father is dead, and his mother and brother are movie stars away for long periods of time. When Tyler and his best friend, Lymie, go to the local quarry for a forbidden late-night dip, they find themselves swimming with a dead body. Making a swift retreat, they anonymously report their discovery to the sheriff, and then try to puzzle out the mystery themselves. For grades 6-9. 1991. Code Name Kris RC 36891 by Carol Matas read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette In _Lisa's War (RC 32997)_, Jesper helps his Jewish friends, Stefan and Lisa, escape to Sweden from Nazi-occupied Denmark. Three years later, Jesper, seventeen, is still working for the Danish resistance. He recounts the dangerous events that led to his confinement in a German prison. When Stefan returns to Denmark, he teams up with Jesper to fight the Nazis. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Return to Howliday Inn RC 36904 by James Howe read by Virginia Kearns 1 cassette Much to their chagrin, Chester, Harold, and Howie find themselves en route to Chateau Bow-Wow, the boarding kennel that Chester has named Howliday Inn, while their family goes on vacation. The current residents include a melancholy Great Dane named Hamlet, two street-wise cats called Felony and Miss Demeanor, a hymn-singing weasel, and a couple of yuppie dogs. Companion to _Howliday Inn (RC 21194)_. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Silver RC 37105 by Norma Fox Mazer read by Janet Kirker 2 cassettes Finding friends in a new junior high school was going to be hard for Sarabeth Silver, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks. Then, by slightly twisting the truth, Sarabeth becomes acquainted with rich, sophisticated Grant Varrow, the one girl she really wants to know. Sarabeth quickly falls into Grant's circle of friends. Only one, Patty, remains distant. Then she tells Sarabeth that she is being sexually abused. For grades 6-9. 1988. Children of Bach RC 37114 by Eilís Dillon read by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette Peter, fourteen, finds himself in charge of his younger brother and sister and the sister's friend when they come home from school and discover that their parents, famous musicians, have been arrested by the Nazis along with other Jews in their Budapest community. The children at first seek refuge in music as they puzzle out their options. When their Aunt Eva miraculously returns, they hatch a daring escape. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992. _Foreign Language Books_ The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated. _Spanish_ Los Ríos Profundos RC 35852 por José María Arguedas read by Gonzalo Madurga 2 cassettes (Ernesto, the son of an itinerant lawyer, is raised by Indian servants, and he grows up immersed in Indian folklore and perceptions. When he is sent to a Catholic boarding school, where most of the students have nothing but disdain for Indians, he undergoes a painful identity crisis. A semiautobiographical novel by the Peruvian author.) 1988. Colmillo Blanco RC 35856 por Jack London read by Francisco Rivela 2 cassettes (Sold to a brutal master who trains him as a fighter dog, White Fang is rescued by a mining engineer who subdues his ferocity with kindness.) 1947. Vivencias Hispánicas: Cuentos del Siglo XX RC 35857 por James H. Hoddie read by Francisco Rivela 2 cassettes (Fifteen stories about family relationships, social alienation, and mystery and madness by the best-known Spanish and Latin American authors of the twentieth century. Contributors include Mario Benedetti, Gabriel García Márquez, Miguel de Unamuno, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, Julio Cortázar, and Jorge Luis Borges.) 1988. Los Españoles en la Historia RC 36775 por Ramón Menéndez Pidal read by Francisco Rivela 2 cassettes (The renowned Spanish philologist and historian traces the development of the Spanish national character through an analysis of the historical origin and evolution of the traits generally applied to the Spaniard. This edition includes an introductory essay, notes, and commentaries by Diego Catalán.) 1947. Saber Triunfar RC 36776 por J. Paul Getty read by Francisco Rivela 1 cassette (The man considered to be the richest man in the world sets forth his ideas on the qualities necessary to become a successful executive. According to Getty, much more than intelligence and education required. Creativity, drive, tact, disposition, and personality are also elements that make the difference between occupying the executive suite and being a simple pencil pusher.) 1965. La Galería y Otros Cuentos RC 36777 por José Luis González read by Carmen Mahiques 1 cassette (Twelve stories by the Puerto Rican author focus on the lives of poor and downtrodden persons in both rural and urban settings who struggle against their servile existences. The title story portrays a storyteller who recounts with a casual air a horrifying example of how the rich and powerful sustain themselves at the expense of the weak and poor.) 1972. Cuentos Negros de Cuba RC 36778 por Lydia Cabrera read by Francisco Rivela 2 cassettes (The Cuban author presents twenty-two stories and fables taken from Afro-Cuban folklore. The stories provide an insight into the spontaneity, humor, mythology, magic, and language of Afro-Cuban culture and feature figures such as Jicotea (Turtle), Venado (Deer), and Obaogo (Creator). The prologue includes biographical notes on the author and a critique of her work.) 1936. Flor de Mayo RC 36779 por Vicente Blasco Ibáñez read by Carmen Mahiques 2 cassettes (The life of a family of fishermen revolves around their fishing vessel, the _Flor de Mayo_, and around the colorful port of Valencia where the family plies its trade. Facing great dangers with little compensation, but trusting their skills and luck, the men daily set sail knowing that one day the unforgiving sea will claim their lives as it did their fathers before them.) 1895. El Hombre Que No Sudaba RC 36780 por Jaime Carrero read by Francisco Rivela 2 cassettes (Novel by the Puerto Rican author creates through dialog and stream of consciousness a psychological portrait of a man alienated from his society and even from his own emotions, and who resists the restrictions and reforms that society tries to place upon him.) 1982. El Cid Campeador RC 37051 por Ramón Menéndez Pidal read by Juan Ramirez 2 cassettes (The Spanish historian and philologist describes the life and times of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, the epic hero of eleventh-century Spain. The biography covers the birth and early life of Rodrigo, his vassalage to Kings Sancho and Alfonso, his exile from Castile, his battles against the Moors and the Almoravid invaders, and the end of his life as master of Valencia.) 1950. _Talking Book Magazines_ _Discs_ These free direct-circulation magazines are produced for NLS. To be put ont he mailing list, contact your cooperating library. American Heritage (8 issues) Analog Science Fiction and Fact (13 issues) The Atlantic Monthly (monthly) Das Beste Aus Reader's Digest (monthly) Buenhogar (biweekly) Consumer Reports (monthly) Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (bimonthly) Ebony (monthly) Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (13 issues) Encore (bimonthly, containing Diabetes Forecast and Parapalegia News) Farm Journal (13 issues) Foreign Affairs (6 issues) Good Housekeeping (monthly) Harper's (monthly) Historic Preservation (bimonthly) Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues, packaged with Ranger Rick) Journal Francais d'Amerique (23 issues) Journal of Counseling and Development (6 issues) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly) Magazine of the Month (monthly) Money (monthly plus special issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) The Nation (48 issues) National Geographic (monthly) National Geographic World (for children and teens, monthly) National Review (biweekly) Natural History (monthly) New Choices for Retirement Living (10 issues) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) Outdoor Life (monthly) Prevention (monthly) QST (monthly) Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly) Ranger Rick (for children, packaged with Jack and Jill) Selecciones del Reader's Digest (monthly) Social Work (bimonthly) Sports Illustrated (weekly and special issues) Stereo Review (monthly) Talking Book Topics (bimonthly) Travel Holiday (10 issues) True West (monthly) U.S. News and World Report (weekly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The Writer (monthly) _Cassette_ For a free subscription to this magazine, contact your cooperating library. Talking Book Topics (bimonthly) _On Loan_ This magazine is available on loan from cooperating libraries. For more information, contact your cooperating library. Choice Magazine Listening (cassette bimonthly)