Cassette Books 2007 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2008 Young Adults Nonfiction The Brave Women of the Gulf Wars: Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom RC 61960 by Karen Zeinert and Mary Miller read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Traces the roots of the Persian Gulf War of 1991 and the subsequent U.S. military operations in Iraq. Discusses the roles of women in modern warfare as soldiers, correspondents, medics, and prisoners of war as well as their peace efforts on the home front. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul's The Real Deal: School Cliques, Classes, Clubs, and More RC 61880 by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Anecdotes by teens about the highs and lows of high school life and about peer pressure, bullying, stress, gossip, moving, and cliques. Provides encouragement and advice on making positive changes and good choices. For senior high readers. 2005. Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church RC 62032 edited by Louise I. Gerdes read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette Sixteen essays by journalists, professors, psychiatrists, a victim, and a priest explore sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Discusses issues of celibacy, homosexuality, Church hierarchy, and policy towards victims. Includes a message from Pope John Paul II and offers possible solutions to the problem. For senior high readers. 2003. Dark Dreams: The Story of Stephen King RC 62634 by Nancy Whitelaw read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King's difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King's struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006. Dove RC 61462 by Robin Lee Graham read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes (Reissue) Author's true account of adventure when, at age sixteen, he set sail from California for a solo, around-the-world voyage aboard his 24-foot sloop, Dove. Chronicles the five-year, 36,000-mile trip during which he met and fell in love with American Patti Ratterree his future wife. For senior high and older readers. 1972. Downloading Copyrighted Stuff from the Internet: Stealing or Fair Use? RC 62735 by Sherri Mabry Gordon read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette Explains how peer-to-peer file sharing works and presents arguments for and against it, including definitions of actions that are legal under current copyright law. Discusses the rise and fall of Napster, which made downloading music easy, and speculates on future developments. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Extreme Sports: In Search of the Ultimate Thrill RC 61624 by Joe Tomlinson read by John Polk 1 cassette Discusses a wide range of extreme sports and leading figures in those fields. Covers air, land, and water sports including bungee jumping, hang gliding, skydiving, mountain biking, snowboarding, scuba diving, and surfing. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Girl He Left Behind: The Life and Times of Libbie Custer RC 61974 by Suzanne Middendorf Arruda read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Traces the life of Elizabeth "Libbie" Custer, who married General George Armstrong Custer during the Civil War. Depicts the nomadic lifestyle of a nineteenth-century military wife, describes George's death at the Little Big Horn, and recounts Libbie's efforts to preserve her husband's reputation. For senior high and older readers. 2004. The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends RC 61852 by Helen Fitzgerald read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Grief counselor and author of The Mourning Handbook (RC 49619) offers practical suggestions for teens coping with loss. Discusses scenarios including illness, death, funerals, and mourning. Describes ways to resume life and deal with the future. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Growing Up in Slavery: Stories of Young Slaves as Told by Themselves RC 62230 edited by Yuval Taylor read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Personal accounts of ten former slaves, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs, recalling their childhood and teen years. Descriptions of cruelty, misery, and fear mingle with their memories of learning to read, playing games, and falling in love. Violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. A Guide to High School Success for Students with Disabilities RC 61627 edited by Cynthia Ann Bowman and Paul T. Jaeger read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Essays and personal narratives provide guidance and encouragement to students with special needs on achieving a positive high school experience. Highlights self-advocacy, mainstreaming, dating, extracurricular activities, and life after graduation. Includes resources about adaptive technology. Foreword by Chris Crutcher. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2004. Hey Ya! The Unauthorized Biography of OutKast RC 59691 by Chris Nickson read by Dave Corey 1 cassette Journalist details the performing career of the award-winning Atlanta rap group OutKast, describing the team created in 1994 by Antwan "Big Boi" Patton and Andre "Dre" Benjamin. Delves into the singers' personal lives, their business interests, and the evolution of their music. For senior high and older readers. 2004. High School's Not Forever RC 61364 by Jane Bluestein and Eric Katz read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Bluestein, author of Creating Emotionally Safe Schools (RC 53731), and Katz offer advice to adolescents on navigating through school. Includes anecdotes from thousands of interviews with students about their senior high experience. Discusses race, religion, cliques, dating, violence, body image, and ways to achieve success. For senior high readers. 2005. Hip: The History RC 61445 by John Leland read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Former Spin columnist traces the origins of "hipness" to the era of American slavery. Discusses "hip" movements in music, literature, and fashion in the twentieth century. Examines the roles of cultural and racial identity in the perception of what is cool. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Is Islam a Religion of War or Peace? RC 62484 edited by Jann Einfeld read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Eleven essays by authors with opposing viewpoints on the nature of the Islamic religion. Includes Osama bin Laden's justification for attacking America, President George W. Bush's claim that Islam is a peaceful religion, Pat Robertson's counterargument, and analyses of women's rights. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. John Lennon: All I Want Is the Truth RC 62133 by Elizabeth Partridge read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Portrait of legendary singer-songwriter John Lennon from his birth in 1940 in Great Britain to his murder forty years later in New York City. Explores his career, alcohol and drug addiction, two marriages, and relationship with fellow Beatles band members. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2005. John Winthrop, Oliver Cromwell, and the Land of Promise RC 62222 by Marc Aronson read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Relates the clash of strongly held religious views during the seventeenth century that produced civil war in England and slaughter of the Pequot people, banishment of Quakers, and hanging of witches in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony. Sequel to Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado (RC 51920). For junior and senior high readers. 2004. O RC 61695 by Omari Grandberry read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Twenty-year-old Omari Grandberry describes his happy childhood in Los Angeles, his conscious decision to avoid street life, and his rise to hip-hop fame as a member of B2K from 2000 to 2004. Analyzes the music business and the band's breakup. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Open the Unusual Door: True Life Stories of Challenge, Adventure, and Success by Black Americans RC 62473 edited by Barbara Summers read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Sixteen excerpts from autobiographies of African Americans from all walks of life. Discusses the sacrifices and decisions they made to excel in their fields. Includes baseball player Derek Jeter, entertainer Queen Latifah, General Colin Powell, and poet bell hooks, among others. For senior high readers. 2005. Professional Ethics and Etiquette RC 61701 by J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette Advice for developing business character and building professional relationships. Urges readers to assess their own personality, values, strengths, and weaknesses to identify areas needing improvement. Offers tips on becoming more responsible, improving time-management and memory skills, balancing life and work, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2004. The R.A.T. (Real-World Aptitude Test): Preparing Yourself for Leaving Home RC 59861 by Homer E. Moyer Jr. read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes The Real-World Aptitude Test, for young people preparing to live independently, provides questions, answers, and helpful hints on practical knowledge and survival skills. Topics include sex, drugs, etiquette, budget, employment, nutrition, cooking, and emergencies, among others. For senior high and older readers. 2003. The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence RC 62424 by Marc Aronson read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Examines global events that led to the American Revolution, including the Seven Years' War and the rise and demise of the East India Company. Cites slavery, tea, taxes, and liberty as contributing factors in the mindset transition of British colonists to independent Americans. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Red Hot Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States RC 61296 edited by Lori Marie Carlson read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Poems in English, Spanish, or a blend of both speak to themes of identity, neighborhoods, love, family, memories, and victory. Contains an introduction by Oscar Hijuelos, a glossary of selected Spanish terms, and biographical notes on the poets. In English and Spanish. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Safe Sex 101: An Overview for Teens RC 62536 by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette A science writer and a child psychiatrist discuss the physical and emotional aspects of human sexuality including anatomy, contraception, abstinence, social pressures, and diseases such as AIDS. Presents scenarios that teens may encounter and practical responses to them. For senior high and older readers. 2006. The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials RC 61514 by Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Relates the mystery and magic in Pullman's trilogy, beginning with The Golden Compass (RC 44343), to real-world scientific concepts. Covers topics from cosmology to string theory to explain such objects as Will's subtle knife and Mary Malone's amber spyglass. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Skin Health Information for Teens: Health Tips about Dermatological Concerns and Skin Cancer Risks; including Facts about Acne, Warts, Hives, and Other Conditions and Lifestyle Choices, Such as Tanning, Tattooing, and Piercing, That Affect the Skin, Nails, Scalp, and Hair RC 60625 edited by Robert Aquinas McNally read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Skin care advice for teens includes information about acne, cancer, and other disorders. For senior high readers. 2003. The Smart Girl's Guide to Sports: A Hip Handbook for Women Who Don't Know a Slam Dunk from a Grand Slam RC 62410 by Liz Hartman Musiker read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes An orientation to the sports of basketball, football, baseball, hockey, golf, boxing, and auto racing. Summarizes the rules, leading athletes, and vocabulary so women can discuss sports with men and understand spectator events. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Smoking 101: An Overview for Teens RC 62470 by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette A science writer and a doctor explain the nature of the tobacco industry and its impact on society. Authors discuss the physiology and the health consequences of smoking, the addictive qualities of nicotine, and ways to quit. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. SPIN: Twenty Years of Alternative Music; Original Writing on Rock, Hip-Hop, Techno, and Beyond RC 61272 edited by Will Hermes read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Articles from SPIN magazine that highlight artists and musical movements since 1985. Includes essays and interviews on Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Courtney Love, Phish, Eminem, Tupac, and OutKast as well as grunge, goth, rap-rock, Britpop, Napster, and other trends. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Staying Safe: A Teen's Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases RC 61530 by Miranda Hunter and William Hunter read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Describes the characteristics of the major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV/AIDS with brief information on a few others. Includes accounts of teenagers who engaged in unsafe sexual practices. Features advice on the prevention of STDs and corrects misconceptions. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse RC 61782 by Carolyn Lehman read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Personal accounts of nine survivors of rape, molestation, or incest at young ages. They discuss their experiences and the people who helped them reclaim their lives. Lists resources including assistance hotlines, books, movies, organizations, and web sites. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Surviving the Roller Coaster: A Teen's Guide to Coping with Moods RC 62375 by Jean Ford read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Addresses the physical and emotional aspects of mood swings in adolescence. Analyzes common feelings such as fear, jealousy, anger, and sadness and gives advice on controlling them and seeking help. For senior high readers. 2005. What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future RC 62321 by Richard Nelson Bolles and Carol Christen read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Career guide helps adolescents assess personal abilities, interests, and long-term goals and land their dream job. Offers tips on employment searches and interviews. Examines the option of continuing education after high school or not. Includes resources and profiles of successful young adults. For senior high and older readers. 2006. What Motivates Suicide Bombers? RC 62466 edited by Lauri S. Friedman read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette Twelve essays by people with diverse political views analyze the thinking of terrorists who commit suicide to attack their enemies. Examines the role of the Islamic religion, politics, nationalism, anti-Semitism, and other social causes. Discusses how children and women are recruited for war. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. When I Was a Soldier RC 61463 by Val rie Zenatti read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette French-born Israeli immigrant Val rie Zenatti recounts her compulsory military service from ages eighteen to twenty. Describes her conflicting emotions about national identity, being a soldier, homesickness, breaking up with her boyfriend, and training to shoot to kill. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. When Will I Stop Hurting? Teens, Loss, and Grief RC 61216 by Edward Myers read by Judith Gantly 1 cassette An overview of coping with the death of a loved one and handling the bereavement process. Combines personal accounts from teens with practical advice. Describes warning signs of psychological complications and suggests other sources of information. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Wrestling Strength: Dare to Excel RC 60803 by Matt Brzycki read by Alec Volz 1 cassette Professional athletic trainer explains basic training for wrestlers including the order of exercise, free weights, weight machines, the number of sets, and recovery time. Discusses nutrition, diets, and fads. Includes resources. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Yes, Your Parents Are Crazy! A Teen Survival Handbook RC 61269 by Michael J. Bradley read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Psychologist and author of Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! (RC 55891) offers teens advice on dealing with family, school, and peer relationships. Author discusses physical, emotional, and psychological concerns of young adults and includes anecdotes from his practice. Foreword by Clay Aiken. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Your Name in Print: A Teen's Guide to Publishing for Fun, Profit, and Academic Success RC 62234 by Elizabeth Harper and Timothy Harper read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Journalist father and his college-age daughter offer teenagers, their parents, and their teachers advice on the different types of writing for publication. The two also guide would-be writers through the steps that are needed to get their work into print. For senior high and older readers. 2005.