The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Note: For the infomation of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurence, as in "some strong language."
Why People Get Sick: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection BR 18167
by Darian Leader and David Corfield
3 volumes
A psychoanalyst and a cybernetics researcher collaborate to examine illness
as affected by the state of a person's mind. They use numerous case
studies to illustrate ways emotions contribute to cancer, heart disease,
and lowered resistance to infection. Urges doctors to go beyond physical
symptoms and consider psychological connections. 2008.
Mindful Knitting: Inviting Contemplative Practice to the Craft BR 18414
by Tara Jon Manning
1 volume
A practicing Buddhist and knitwear designer, the author espouses the
spiritual rewards associated with knitting. Presents ten knitting projects
and their corresponding meditation exercises as methods to develop a
mindful focus. 2004.
Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves BR 18736
by W. Brian Arthur
3 volumes
Professor examines the definition and evolution of technology. Suggests
that new creations develop from existing ones and uses Darwinian analogies
to explain the success or failure of innovations. 2009.
Backyard Homestead BR 18818
by Carleen Madigan
4 volumes
A how-to manual for producing food in residential yards of varying sizes.
Provides detailed instructions for growing vegetables, fruits, nuts,
herbs, and, if space allows, grains. Shares tips for raising dairy
animals, poultry, and other sources of meat. Includes information on
beekeeping, cheese making, and food preparation and storage. 2009.
First Credit Cards and Credit Smarts: Get Smart with Your Money BR 18832
by Ann Byers
1 volume
Guide to understanding credit. Discusses types of loans, annual percentage
rates, and credit reports. Suggests tips for guarding your personal
information. Includes advice on ways to avoid financial pitfalls, such as
by reading the fine print when applying for credit. For senior high and
older readers. 2010.
To the Rescue: Found Dogs with a Mission BR 18838
by Elise Lufkin
2 volumes
Animal-adoption advocate profiles fifty-two dogs and one cat that were
rescued from abuse or abandonment and trained as therapy and service
animals. Offers firsthand accounts of individuals who benefited from their
companionship. Includes questions to consider before adopting a dog. For
senior high and older readers. 2009.
Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World BR 18842
by Harold S. Kushner
2 volumes
Rabbi and author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (BR
16801) discusses fear and suggests ways to manage this emotion. He
uses religious teachings and personal accounts as guides for empowerment.
Includes a message of hope. 2009.
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual BR 18855
by Michael Pollan
1 volume
Journalist offers a set of rules for eating wisely that draws from a
variety of ethnic and cultural traditions. Discusses the link between diet
and health and suggests that people renounce or modify the Western diet of
highly processed foods and meat. Bestseller. 2009.
Artist in Treason: The Extraordinary Double Life of General James Wilkinson BR 18925
by Andro Linklater
4 volumes
Historian uses Spanish archives and first-person accounts to portray the
life of the Revolutionary War general, first governor of the Louisiana
territory—and spy for Spain. Details Wilkinson's double-dealing life,
which the author asserts four presidents overlooked because of his
influence. 2009.
My Road to Radio and The Vocal Scene: Memoir of an Opera Commentator BR 19000
by George Jellinek
3 volumes
Autobiography of George Jellinek (1919-2010), who hosted a weekly
syndicated radio show, The Vocal Scene, in New York City from
1969-2004. Reminisces about his Hungarian childhood before the onset of
World War II, fleeing to America, and serving in the U.S. Army. Discusses
his career in the opera world. 2007.
World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One BR 19052
by Sylvia A. Earle
2 volumes
Oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence explains the
correlation between pollution and the ocean's deterioration. Warns that
Earth is on the verge of a cataclysmic decline, unless we act quickly.
Provides examples of the near-extinction of sea life and coral reefs and
the rise of coastal dead zones. 2009.
Stylized: A Slightly Obsessive History of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style BR 19056
by Mark Garvey
2 volumes
Book publisher and bibliophile pays homage to E.B. White's guidelines for
good grammar and style, originally published in 1959 as an update of his
professor William Strunk's book. Traces its publication history and
continuing popularity and quotes many letters from authors who benefited
from using it. 2009.
Mind's Eye BR 19131
by Oliver Sacks
2 volumes
Neurologist uses case studies to illustrate the brain's ability to adapt to
lost senses. Discusses a concert pianist who can no longer read music, a
writer who is unable to read print after suffering a stroke, and Sacks's
own macular melanoma and its effects on his visual perception. 2010.
Hope Unseen: The Story of the U.S. Army's First Blind Active-Duty Officer BR 19133
by Scotty Smiley
2 volumes
Account of U.S. Army Captain and Ranger Scotty Smiley, who after losing his
sight during a suicide-bomber attack in Iraq, became the first active-duty
blind officer. Covers Smiley's post-injury accomplishments, including
earning an MBA, winning an ESPY, climbing Mount Rainier, and teaching
leadership at West Point. Discusses his faith. 2010.
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