Cassette Books 2008 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2009 Adult Nonfiction Adventure Barrow’s Boys RC 63049 by Fergus Fleming read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes Discusses the history of nineteenth-century British exploration of the world’s uncharted regions and the key organizer, John Barrow, Second Secretary to the Admiralty for over forty years. Barrow sent expeditions—costly in both expenditures and lives—to Africa, northern Australia, and Antarctica and in search of the Northwest Passage. 1998. Brutal Journey: The Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America RC 64397 by Paul Schneider read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes History of the 1527 Spanish expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez that attempted to explore the North American Gulf Coast. Details struggles with disease, hurricanes, cannibalism, and hostile natives that reduced four hundred men to four survivors— including conquistador Cabeza de Vaca—who reached western Mexico eight years later. Some violence. 2006. Dragon Sea: A True Tale of Treasure, Archeology, and Greed off the Coast of Vietnam RC 63934 by Frank Pope read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Maritime archaeologist chronicles the excavation of a fifteenth-century shipwreck believed to contain golden-age Vietnamese pottery. Details dive and surface operations and the efforts of Chinese businessman Ong Soo Hin, Oxford University’s Mensun Bound, and the author himself (a project manager) to salvage, preserve, and identify the relics. 2007. The Mapmaker’s Wife: A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon RC 63249 by Robert Whitaker read by Lisette Lecat 3 cassettes Recreates Peruvian socialite Isabel Godin’s perilous 1769 journey across the Andes mountains and down the Amazon River to join her husband Jean and his team of French map-makers and scientists exploring the New World. Documents her three- thousand-mile trek and his landmark expedition. 2004. The Voyage of the Vizcaína: The Mystery of Christopher Columbus’s Last Ship RC 64419 by Klaus Brinkbäumer and Clemens Höges read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes German journalists recount efforts of explorers and scholars to positively identify a shipwreck off Panama’s Caribbean coast as that of the Vizcaína, one of Columbus’s ships that sank in 1504 during his fourth and final New World expedition. Chronicles Columbus’s voyage and inconclusive recovery efforts. Originally published in German. 2004. Animals and Wildlife Dogs on the Couch: Behavior Therapy for Training and Caring for Your Dog RC 63908 by Larry Lachman and Frank Mickadeit read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Animal behaviorist Lachman applies techniques of family-systems therapy— focusing on the entire family unit—to canine obedience training for humane control of nuisance barking, destructiveness, separation anxiety, aggression, and other habits. Provides step-by-step instructions and advice for choosing a compatible breed, adopting from shelters, and coping with a pet’s death. 1999. For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend RC 64302 by Patricia B. McConnell read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Animal behaviorist offers a guide to recognizing canine expressions of fear, anger, joy, and love to help improve relationships between owners and pets, facilitate training, and prevent bad behavior. Discusses the ways dogs perceive and react to their environment and to humans. Includes case studies and practical training advice. 2005. The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood RC 63822 by Sy Montgomery read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Naturalist and author of Search for the Golden Moon Bear (RC 59135) writes of Christopher Hogwood, her seven-hundred-fifty-pound pet pig. Reminisces about Chris’s life from sickly runt to celebrity hog, and his antics and good nature that provided the author and her husband fourteen years of entertainment and affection. 2006. Grayson RC 63873 by Lynne Cox read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Author recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a baby gray whale followed her during a long-distance training swim along the California coast. Describes communicating with the calf she called Grayson and battling fatigue, fifty-five- degree water, and dehydration to protect him until he was reunited with his mother. Bestseller. 2006. Horse: How the Horse Has Shaped Civilizations RC 63599 by J. Edward Chamberlin read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Professor explores the impact of horses on human history and consciousness since ancient times. Traces their role in the cultures of Egypt, the Middle East, China, Europe, and the Americas and their effect on farming, transportation, gaming, and warfare. Examines the human fascination with horses and the equine spirit. 2006. Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched: Life and Lessons at the World’s Premier School for Exotic Animal Trainers RC 64332 by Amy Sutherland read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Journalist describes her year in the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at California’s Moorpark College—deemed the “Harvard” of teaching zoos. Follows students as they clean cages, prepare meals, attend classes, handle injuries and other job- related hazards, and learn to work with residents like Schmoo, a temperamental sea lion. 2006. Man o’ War: A Legend like Lightning RC 63399 by Dorothy Ours read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Biography of legendary racehorse Man o’ War (1917–1947). The author profiles the thoroughbred’s owners, jockeys, and trainer and recounts the animal’s illustrious career in 1919 and 1920. Highlights record-breaking contests, the match race with rival Sir Barton—America’s first Triple Crown winner—and the controversy surrounding Man o’ War’s lone defeat. 2006. Sailing with Noah: Stories from the World of Zoos RC 63589 by Jeffrey P. Bonner read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Anthropologist and president of the Saint Louis Zoo provides a personal behind-the- scenes examination of modern zoological parks. Bonner discusses conservation and education programs and politics and cooperation among zoos. Stresses the need for zoos to take the lead in saving wild animals and their habitats. 2006. Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Help Others RC 63582 by Kathy Diamond Davis read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Provides guidelines for selecting, socializing, and training dogs to do therapy work as part of a group of dogs and by themselves for people with special needs. Offers practical instructions for owners on handling a dog as part of a human-dog team. 2002. To Save the Wild Bison: Life on the Edge in Yellowstone RC 63179 by Mary Ann Franke read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes National Park Service volunteer examines the debate over the management of Yellowstone’s buffalo herds. Critiques federal and state policies attempting to balance human needs with wildlife autonomy and the competing interests of Native Americans, environmentalists, ranchers, and landowners. Contends domestication, not extinction, poses the largest threat to wild bison. 2005. Why Pandas Do Handstands: And Other Curious Truths about Animals RC 64133 by Augustus Brown read by Walter Dixon 1 cassette Hundreds of tidbits about wildlife behavior, social practices, communication, parenting, and reproduction—all presented to inform and entertain. Describes dogs laughing by panting, owls employing snakes as babysitters, monkeys making their own insect repellent, caterpillars tap dancing, herons fly-fishing, penguins staging kidnappings, and more. 2006. The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with Wings RC 63592 by Mark Bittner read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Author recounts how his bohemian lifestyle led him to discover a flock of feral tropical parrots living in San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill. Describes spending more than six years caring for the parrots and catching the attention of documentary filmmaker Judy Irving. 2004. The Arts The Arcanum: The Extraordinary True Story RC 63276 by Janet Gleeson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Traces the history and development of porcelain artistry in eighteenth-century Europe. Explains how an alchemist, whose gold-making experiments failed repeatedly, eventually made fine white ceramic from gray clay. Describes how the product became known as “white gold” and one of the most precious European commodities of its time. 1998. A Hungry Heart: A Memoir RC 62034 by Gordon Parks read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American artist Parks (1912–2006) continues reminiscing about his life since Voices in the Mirror (RC 33413). Chronicles his career path that includes work as a fashion photographer, photojournalist, author, film director, and composer. Discusses his several marriages and numerous children. Strong language and some violence. 2005. The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism RC 63739 by Ross King read by Fred Major 4 cassettes The author of Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling (RC 55756) traces the rivalry of two French artists of opposing schools during a time of social and political upheaval. Describes events occurring between 1863 and 1874 as world-renowned Ernest Meissonier and upstart Àdouard Manet vied for exhibition space and fame. 2006. The Lost Painting RC 62370 by Jonathan Harr read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Professor and award-winning author recounts the search for Caravaggio’s long-lost painting The Taking of Christ. Follows graduate student Francesca Cappelletti as she tracked the painting across Europe to Ireland, where clues led to the home of a Jesuit priest. 2005. River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West RC 63264 by Rebecca Solnit read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Biography of eccentric landscape photographer, father of the modern motion picture industry Eadweard Muybridge (1830–1904), who invented high-speed motion photography. Depicting post-Civil War California society, recounts his work during the 1873 Modoc Indian war and his trial for the murder of his wife’s lover. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2003. Sacred Monsters, Sacred Masters: Beaton, Capote, Dalí, Picasso, Freud, Warhol, and More RC 63310 by John Richardson read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Twenty-eight profiles of artists, writers, tycoons, and trendsetters of the twentieth century by a former art dealer who was personally acquainted with many of his subjects. “Bonnard’s Amphibious Wife” records the sad history of the French artist’s mistress and eventual wife, who “spent much of her life soaking in a bathtub.” 2001. Astronomy The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy RC 62823 edited by Michael Hoskin read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Essays that survey the development of astronomy as a science, particularly in the Near East and Europe. Covers practices and philosophies from before recorded history through the twentieth century. Examines the work of Newton, Kepler, Copernicus, Islamic scholars, medieval mathematicians, and astrophysicists. 1999. Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut RC 62819 by Mike Mullane read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Autobiography of one of the first space shuttle astronauts. Mullane, a West Point graduate, aeronautical engineer, and Vietnam veteran, describes with humor and candor his selection process, training program, and space flight experiences. Recounts three missions and discusses NASA’s role in the 1986 Challenger disaster. Some strong language. 2006. The Rock from Mars: A Detective Story on Two Planets RC 63539 by Kathy Sawyer read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Journalist recounts the 1984 Antarctic discovery of a Martian meteorite and its delayed identification at NASA’s Houston space center in 1993, when scientists also found possible evidence of fossilized organisms. Examines the ensuing scientific debate and its impact on the space program and efforts to understand life on Earth. 2006. Too Far from Home: A Story of Life and Death in Space RC 63506 by Chris Jones read by Erik Davies 2 cassettes Describes the experiences of Americans Donald Pettit and Kenneth Bowersox and Russian Nikolai Budarin, astronauts who became stranded on the International Space Station after the space shuttle Columbia exploded in 2003. Recounts the efforts of mission control in Houston and Moscow to rescue them using an old Soyuz rocket. 2007. Biography Bandido: The Death and Resurrection of Oscar “Zeta” Acosta RC 64346 by Ilan Stavans read by Mark Delgado 1 cassette Biographical essay on an El Paso-born activist, attorney, and leading figure in the 1960s and 1970s Chicano civil rights movements. Author uses interviews and Acosta’s published and unpublished writings to recreate his life until his 1974 disappearance in Mexico. Includes 2003 epilog. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Beautiful Shadow: A Life of Patricia Highsmith RC 63012 by Andrew Wilson read by Faith Potts 5 cassettes Biography of critically acclaimed suspense author Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995), whose works include the psychopathic Tom Ripley character. Uses her private diaries and assorted interviews to portray the psychologically complex gay woman. Presents Highsmith as having an unpleasant personality and describes her creative process and family secrets. Edgar Award. 2003. The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury RC 62137 by Sam Weller read by Conrad Feininger 3 cassettes Biography of fantasy and science fiction writer Ray Bradbury (born 1920), author of Fahrenheit 451 (RC 34963) and The Martian Chronicles (RC 26787). Using interviews with Bradbury and private archives, Weller describes the author’s childhood in Illinois, his early success, and his feud with Michael Moore. 2005. The Diana Chronicles RC 64449 by Tina Brown read by Rosalyn Landor 4 cassettes British writer and former editor of the New Yorker interviews colleagues and friends of the late Princess Diana (1961–1997) to provide a personal profile of Her Royal Highness. Discusses Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles, their divorce, and assertions of her manipulation of the press. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2007. Eudora Welty: A Biography RC 63162 by Suzanne Marrs read by Geoffrey Centlivre 5 cassettes English professor from Eudora Welty’s hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, unveils the untold aspects of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s life (1909–2001) beyond Welty’s autobiography One Writer’s Beginnings (RC 20234). Uses correspondence and archives to reveal Welty’s childhood, career, literary friends, and the loves of her life. 2005. The Holocaust Lady RC 62947 by Ruth Minsky Sender read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Author of previous memoirs The Cage (RC 29061) and To Life (RC 29574), Holocaust survivor Ruth Minsky Sender recalls coming to America in 1950 burdened with nightmares, and becoming a teacher of Jewish history to keep the truth alive. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. Horse of a Different Color: Reminiscences of a Kansas Drover RC 64627 by Ralph Moody read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) Author continues his autobiography describing being diagnosed with diabetes and finding success as a livestock dealer in Kansas. Recounts his adventures in the early 1920s and the end of his “roving days” at twenty-three, when he settled down with his sweetheart. Sequel to The Dry Divide (RC 54467). 1968. A Hungry Heart: A Memoir RC 62034 by Gordon Parks read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American artist Parks (1912–2006) continues reminiscing about his life since Voices in the Mirror (RC 33413). Chronicles his career path that includes work as a fashion photographer, photojournalist, author, film director, and composer. Discusses his several marriages and numerous children. Strong language and some violence. 2005. I Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman RC 63378 by Nora Ephron read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette In a series of humorous vignettes, author Nora Ephron obsesses about being a woman in her sixties. Discusses her expensive regimen to camouflage signs of aging, her purse and its contents, parenting, ex-husbands, and former presidents. In “Serial Monogamy: A Memoir” Ephron admits her infatuation with famous chefs. Bestseller. 2006. I May Not Get There with You: The True Martin Luther King Jr. RC 64510 by Michael Eric Dyson read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Reexamination of the life, legend, and legacy of peace activist Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968). Asserts King possessed human flaws—plagiarism and promiscuity— yet emphasizes King’s political and social views, including opposition to the Vietnam War, criticism of economic inequality, and encouragement of black pride. Addresses the commercialization of King’s legacy. 2000. Infidel RC 64022 by Ayaan Hirsi Ali read by Sabrina Peters 4 cassettes Author of The Caged Virgin (RC 64046) describes her childhood and upbringing in Africa and Saudi Arabia before she fled to Holland in 1992. Highlights her work with battered women and collaboration with director Theo van Gogh on a 2004 film about domestic violence. Violence. Bestseller. 2007. The Language of Baklava RC 61678 by Diana Abu-Jaber read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes Author of Crescent (RC 57071) recalls her early life in upstate New York with an American mother and Jordanian father, whose bouts of homesickness for Jordan often had the family returning there for periods of time. Along with her reminiscences, Abu-Jaber includes recipes for many of the dishes she describes. 2005. Lightning Man: The Accursed Life of Samuel F.B. Morse RC 63038 by Kenneth Silverman read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer relates the life and times of Massachusetts-born artist Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872), dot-dash alphabet inventor and disputed creator of the electric telegraph. Describes Morse’s early portrait-painting career, later political campaigns, personal life, and lifelong battle with anxiety and depression. 2003. Lipstick Jihad: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America and American in Iran RC 64344 by Azadeh Moaveni read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes The author, an Iranian American journalist, recounts her move to Iran in 2000 to work and rediscover her heritage. Moaveni describes her two years in Tehran, where she found a sophisticated younger generation that partied clandestinely, railed against the restrictive Islamic political system, and yearned for a secular government. 2005. Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius RC 63350 by C. Michael Mellor read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Biography of Louis Braille (1809–1852), a blind Frenchman who by age sixteen had designed a code of raised dots enabling blind people to read and write easily. Discusses his schooling, his love of music, and the advantages of his tactile reading system. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. Mamaji RC 62312 by Ved Mehta read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes (Reissue) Biographical portrait of the blind author’s high-caste Hindu mother and her circle of family, friends, and neighbors. Discusses the contrast between her background and that of the debonair, English-educated doctor she married, who loved her while regarding her religious practices as superstitions. Companion to Daddyji (RC 31252). 1979. Man of Letters: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Literary Impresario Rupert Hart-Davis RC 63163 by Philip Ziegler read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Biography of British editor and publisher Rupert Hart-Davis (1907–1999). Relates his upper-class childhood, his initial attempt at a career in the theater, and his success in the world of manuscripts that led to a knighthood in 1967. 2004. Mark Twain: A Life RC 62510 by Ron Powers read by Robert Sams 7 cassettes in 2 containers Biography of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), the writer from Missouri whose pen name was Mark Twain. Discusses his life on the Mississippi River during the golden age of steamboats and his newspaper career, courtship of Olivia Langdon, financial plights, novels and letters, and tours as a literary celebrity. 2005. Melville: His World and Work RC 63940 by Andrew Delbanco read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Columbia University professor, author of Required Reading (RC 45409), examines the autobiographical aspects of Herman Melville’s work. Describes family poverty that forced Melville (1819–1891) to leave school and seek employment at age thirteen, his time at sea during his twenties, his friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne, and his posthumous fame. 2005. Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin RC 62047 by John Hope Franklin read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American historian and professor (born 1915) recounts his life—his childhood in segregated Oklahoma, education at Fisk and Harvard, numerous positions in government service, and work in civil rights for which he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Some strong language. Hurston/Wright Legacy award. 2005. Mistress of the Elgin Marbles: A Biography of Mary Nisbet, Countess of Elgin RC 63142 by Susan Nagel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Biography of Scottish heiress Mary Nisbet (1777–1855), who married the earl of Elgin, ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Describes how she commandeered a British ship to illegally transport ancient statues from the Parthenon. Discusses her social and political importance before an affair and divorce caused her downfall. 2004. The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher RC 64278 by Debby Applegate read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes Biography of minister Henry Beecher (1813–1887), younger brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe. In his Brooklyn church and abroad, Henry deviated from the Calvinist theology of his evangelist father and preached about a loving God. Highlights his religious, social, and abolitionist views and his sensational trial for adultery. Pulitzer Prize. 2006. My Confederate Kinfolk: A Twenty-first Century Freedwoman Confronts Her Roots RC 63950 by Thulani Davis read by Kerry Dukin 3 cassettes Author describes her search for her family roots. Traces both her white Mississippi forebears and her black, originally African, ancestry. Highlights her freed great- grandmother who lived with a white former slave owner. Depicts the difficult circumstances of blacks after the Civil War. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. My Father Is a Book: A Memoir of Bernard Malamud RC 62810 by Janna Malamud Smith read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The author offers a portrait of her beloved father, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Bernard Malamud (1914–1986). Draws on his private letters and journals and her own memories to explore her father’s life and work, teaching career, and artistic dedication. She reminisces about her childhood that included both “pleasure and confusion.” 2006. My Lives RC 63338 by Edmund White read by Bruce Nelson 3 cassettes Autobiography of gay writer/biographer and Princeton professor Edmund White (born 1940), author of Farewell Symphony (RC 56518) and Genet (RC 38239). Details his childhood, years spent in therapy, expatriate life, and search for love. Discusses his friendships—male and female—and his professional life. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2006. My Several Worlds: A Personal Record RC 63734 by Pearl S. Buck read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes (Reissue) American author Pearl Buck (1892–1973), who won the 1938 Nobel Prize for literature, recalls her youth spent in China and relates how her experiences there influenced her later life. Discusses misunderstandings between the two cultures and the effects of political changes, from the Boxer Rebellion to the nuclear age. 1954. Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony RC 64389 by Geoffrey C. Ward read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Historian Ward, author of A First-Class Temperament (RC 32300), examines the lives of Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902) and their campaign for American women’s voting rights. Puts suffrage in the context of social movements including abolition, temperance, and social justice. Companion to the PBS documentary. 1999. One Matchless Time: A Life of William Faulkner RC 61237 by Jay Parini read by Peter Jay Fernandez 4 cassettes Biographer of John Steinbeck (RC 41413) analyzes the life of Nobel Prize-winning southern novelist William Faulkner (1897–1962). Traces his childhood in Oxford, Mississippi, and emphasizes the integral roles of region and family background in Faulkner’s literary masterpieces. Some strong language. 2004. Pablo Neruda: A Passion for Life RC 63250 by Adam Feinstein read by Lewis Grenville 4 cassettes British journalist pens a biography of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda (1904–1973), author of Selected Poems (RC 53952). Chronicles Neruda’s early life in his native Chile, communist beliefs, and career as a diplomat and politician, as well as his marriages and literary works. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Paula Deen: It Ain’t All about the Cookin’ RC 64092 by Paula Deen read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Cook known as the “queen of Southern cuisine” pens memoir with recipes. Relates her rags-to-riches life as a single mother who started a brown-bag lunch business with her sons and became a restaurateur, television show host, and cookbook author. Describes her happy second marriage and recovery from agoraphobia. Bestseller. 2007. Point to Point Navigation: A Memoir, 1964 to 2006 RC 63683 by Gore Vidal read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Octogenarian author Vidal revisits and continues the memoir begun in Palimpsest (RC 42458), reminiscing about his deceased friends, family, and lover. He also critiques his own critics and discusses politics, cinema, celebrities, and current events. Bestseller. 2006. Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III RC 63043 by Flora Fraser read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Study of the daughters of the mentally unstable British monarch George III (1738– 1820), who fathered fifteen children with his wife Charlotte. Analyzes the sisters’ letters to “reveal the transformation of these attractive, conventional princesses into resilient, independent-minded women.” Examines their struggles with family loyalty and acts of desperation. 2004. The Pursuit of Happyness RC 63857 by Chris Gardner read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes African American philanthropist recalls his life, from a harsh Milwaukee upbringing to a successful career as a stockbroker. Discusses his homelessness as a single father in San Francisco and stresses the discipline, self-motivation, and community help that saved him. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Pushing Time Away: My Grandfather and the Tragedy of Jewish Vienna RC 63227 by Peter Singer read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Biography of the author’s classicist grandfather David Oppenheim, who died a victim of the Holocaust in 1943. From Oppenheim’s many letters and published writings, Singer reconstructs the life of a husband, soldier, and scholar in culturally mixed Vienna before the Nazi annexation of Austria. 2003. Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut RC 62819 by Mike Mullane read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Autobiography of one of the first space shuttle astronauts. Mullane, a West Point graduate, aeronautical engineer, and Vietnam veteran, describes with humor and candor his selection process, training program, and space flight experiences. Recounts three missions and discusses NASA’s role in the 1986 Challenger disaster. Some strong language. 2006. Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen RC 62915 by James I. Robertson Jr. read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles Lee’s family life, studies at West Point, military service in the Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his decision to join Virginia’s secession from the Union and describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005. Secret Daughter: A Mixed-Race Daughter and the Mother Who Gave Her Away RC 63921 by June Cross read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Television producer narrates her life as the illegitimate daughter of an African American vaudevillian and a white mother. Describes being left at age four in the care of a black couple. Discusses her struggles with racial identity during the era of the civil rights movement. Some strong language. 2006. Simón Bolívar: A Life RC 64040 by John Lynch read by Jonathan Davis 4 cassettes Biography of the liberator of colonial South America in the nineteenth century. Venezuelan Bolívar (1783–1830) led the fight for freedom in his own country and then in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Panama. Describes Bolívar’s visits to Europe and the United States and their influence on his political attitude. 2006. Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell RC 63502 by Karen DeYoung read by Coleen Marlo 4 cassettes Washington Post reporter interviews retired general Colin Powell to chronicle his rise from a son of Jamaican immigrants to U.S. Secretary of State. Highlights his army life that culminated with his role as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and explains his decision not to run for president. 2006. Sweet and Low: A Family Story RC 62911 by Rich Cohen read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes The author of Tough Jews (RC 46505) presents his family history that is highlighted by the invention of saccharin by his grandfather Benjamin Eisenstadt, a short-order Brooklyn cook. Disinherited, Cohen exposes his clan’s eccentric personalities, its scandals, and the legal battle for the company worth millions. 2006. Tell Me, Grandmother: Traditions, Stories, and Cultures of Arapaho People RC 64402 by Virginia Sutter read by Megan Burnett 1 cassette Northern Arapaho elder and activist interweaves her own life story with that of her great-grandmother Goes In Lodge. In a series of imagined conversations, the women discuss tribal life and customs and changes undergone by their land and culture over two centuries. 2004. Through the Children’s Gate: A Home in New York RC 64142 by Adam Gopnik read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes The author describes his family’s move back to New York City in the fall of 2000 after five years in Paris. He recounts the joys and frustrations of hunting for an apartment, child-rearing, and life after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Sequel to Paris to the Moon (RC 51276). 2006. The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative RC 63348 by Thomas King read by Neil Berman 1 cassette A wide-ranging exploration of stories told by and about Indians and of ways the tales shape social perceptions, expectations, and interactions. King ponders identity while interweaving accounts from his own life as a child in California, an academic in Canada, a traveler abroad, and a Native American. 2003. Uphill Both Ways RC 63610 by Seth C. Macon read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes North Carolina businessman Seth Craven Macon (born 1919) reminisces about his life, from his Depression-era boyhood to his successful forty-four-year career in insurance. Recalls his marriage to his college sweetheart, service in World War II, and religious devotion. Describes overcoming hardships and the joys of family love. 2005. White: The Biography of Walter White, Mr. NAACP RC 64228 by Kenneth Robert Janken read by Bob Moore 4 cassettes Biography of longtime NAACP secretary Walter White (1893–1955). Details White’s fight for equality, including campaigns against lynching, segregation in the armed services, and racism in Hollywood. Highlights his relationships with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, W.E.B. Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson, and other notables in the pre-civil rights era. 2003. Wodehouse: A Life RC 63323 by Robert McCrum read by Graeme Malcolm 4 cassettes Biography of British author (1881–1975), best known for his Wooster and Jeeves comedies. Incorporates Wodehouse’s writings to chronicle his family and school days, wartime internment in Germany and infamous broadcasts there, and later years of semiexile in America. 2004. Wondrous Strange: The Life and Art of Glenn Gould RC 63041 by Kevin Bazzana read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Biography of acclaimed pianist Gould (1932–1982) by freelance writer with a doctorate in music. Using a decade of research and interviews with the musician’s friends and colleagues, Bazzana aims to place Gould’s performances and his opposition to convention within the context of his religious, upper middle-class Canadian childhood. 2004. World Enough and Time: The Life of Andrew Marvell RC 63308 by Nicholas Murray read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Biography of the seventeenth-century metaphysical poet and politician. Integrates the various elements of Marvell’s life—examining his Cromwellian period and his long parliamentary career as well as his role as a lyric poet. 1999. You Must Set Forth at Dawn: A Memoir RC 62900 by Wole Soyinka read by David Cutler 5 cassettes Nigerian continues his autobiography begun in Aké (RC 47295). Describes the period from the 1950s to 2005 when he was a political activist and playwright in postcolonial Africa. Covers his imprisonment, exile, and 1986 Nobel Prize for literature. Describes the corruption and turmoil he witnessed in his beloved country. 2006. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Adventures in Darkness: The Summer of an Eleven-Year-Old Blind Boy RC 63856 by Tom Sullivan read by Jeremy Gage 1 cassette (Reissue) Memoir of actor, singer, and entertainer Tom Sullivan, who has been blind since birth. Sullivan describes the summer before his twelfth birthday when he experienced life through sports and adventure. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant; a Memoir RC 63862 by Daniel Tammet read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Autobiography of Daniel Tammet, a twenty-six-year-old British autistic savant with Asperger’s syndrome and synesthesia who can perform rapid memorization and mathematical calculations and learn an unfamiliar language in days. Describes his impoverished childhood with eight siblings, mainstream education, and adult life as a gay Christian. Bestseller. 2006. But You Can Feel It: A Statement of My Mother When I Returned Empty-Handed Saying, “I Can’t See It” RC 64162 by Emil B. Fries read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Blind author recounts his life, from his boyhood in a log cabin and struggles for an education to international recognition in the field of vocational training for visually impaired persons. Chronicles his establishment in 1949 of the Emil Fries Piano Hospital and Training Center for piano servicing and tuning. 1980. Cockeyed: A Memoir RC 62851 by Ryan Knighton read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Canadian professor’s account of going blind in adolescence from retinitis pigmentosa. Describes attending college in the early 1990s, living with a deaf girl, and teaching English to children in South Korea. Offers his assessment of others’ perceptions of his disability. Strong language. 2006. Coping with Vision Disorders RC 62855 by Debbie Stanley read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Provides a brief overview of eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or blindness, such as retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, papilledema, macular degeneration, and traumatic injury. Discusses treatment options, physical and emotional impact, and ways to accommodate vision disorders. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See RC 63747 by Robert Kurson read by Doug Ordunio 2 cassettes The author of Shadow Divers (RC 58650) profiles Michael May (born 1953), who was blinded at age three and later became a champion skier, CIA analyst, and entrepreneur. Relates May’s internal conflict over whether or not to undergo an operation to restore his sight. 2007. The Day Donny Herbert Woke Up: A True Story RC 64976 by Rich Blake read by Kimberly Farr 2 cassettes Account of forty-three-year-old Buffalo firefighter Donny Herbert, who was injured at work in December 1995. Blake, a cousin of Herbert’s wife, describes Donny’s awakening after being in a coma for nearly ten years and speaking with his family for a day before suffering a relapse. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Disabled and Challenged: Reach for Your Dreams! RC 64685 by Terry Scott Cohen and Barry M. Cohen read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Young man with myotonic muscular dystrophy explains his daily and long-term difficulties. He relates his personal experiences and offers advice to others who are living with disability issues. Discusses learning to function independently, finding and keeping a job, creating personal relationships, and achieving goals. For senior high readers. 2005. The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration; an Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed RC 63206 by Daniel L. Roberts read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Visually impaired educator and musician offers a month-by-month guide to coping with this progressive retinal disease and related conditions. Discusses causes and characteristics, strategies for slowing its progression, and treatment options. Covers lifestyle issues such as traveling, staying healthy, combating boredom and depression, and navigating daily tasks. Includes resources. 2006. Fragile Innocence: A Father’s Memoir of His Daughter’s Courageous Journey RC 63843 by James Reston Jr. read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Historian recounts his two-decade quest to understand his daughter Hillary’s chronic developmental and medical problems stemming from a severe childhood fever. Describes the family’s efforts to treat Hillary’s condition and addresses the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, animal organ transplantation, and human cloning. 2006. Freedom RC 63799 edited by Marc Maurer read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Eight individuals share their experiences with blindness. In the title memoir, Maurer reflects that “blindness must be confronted in unconventional ways if progress in surmounting its disadvantages is to be made.” In “Mom, What Does Blind Mean?” Pauletta Feldman answers her nonsighted son’s questions. 2006. Helen Keller: Selected Writings RC 61696 edited by Kim E. Nielsen read by Isabel Keating 3 cassettes Collection of letters, articles, speeches, and book excerpts written throughout Keller’s life. Arranged chronologically, the writings express Keller’s love for the written word, explain her book writing process, and demonstrate her interest in social, political, and theological issues. Companion to The Radical Lives of Helen Keller (RC 57987). 2005. Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s RC 64970 by John Elder Robison read by Mark Deakins 2 cassettes Author, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age forty, describes his dysfunctional upbringing and discovery of audiovisual equipment that led to working with a rock band and a toy company. Foreword by his brother Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors (RC 54817). Commercial audiobook. 2007. Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius RC 63350 by C. Michael Mellor read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Biography of Louis Braille (1809–1852), a blind Frenchman who by age sixteen had designed a code of raised dots enabling blind people to read and write easily. Discusses his schooling, his love of music, and the advantages of his tactile reading system. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. My Eyes Have a Cold Nose RC 62786 by Hector Chevigny read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes (Reissue) Los Angeles radio script writer recounts what he calls his “initiation into the blind world” after he lost his sight from retinal detachment. Describes failed surgical procedures, his physical and emotional adjustment, and a return to work and society with the help of his guide dog Wizard. 1946. Protect Your Sight: How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Macular Degeneration RC 63384 by James C. Folk and Mark E. Wilkinson read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Comprehensive guide to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ophthalmologists Folk and Wilkinson describe the nature and symptoms of AMD, possible causes, and risk factors, including smoking and cardiovascular disease. They also discuss treat- ments and rehabilitation and recommend diet and lifestyle changes to help reduce chance and severity of onset. 2006. Raymond’s Room: Ending the Segregation of People with Disabilities RC 64694 by Dale DiLeo read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Advocate for people with severe disabilities attacks what he calls the “disability industrial complex” for keeping persons needing assistance segregated from mainstream life. Critiques institutional programs and facilities. Proposes ways those with serious challenges can find and hold jobs and live independently in their own homes. 2007. Reflections: The Life and Writings of a Young Blind Woman in Post-Revolutionary France RC 57874 by Thérèse-Adèle Husson read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Essay written in 1825 by a twenty-two-year-old woman hoping to gain admittance to a Paris hospital that provided aid to blind people. Addressed to the institution’s director, Husson’s personal account affords insight into blind people’s lives and reveals growing solidarity in their advocacy for education and independence. 2001. Seeing Lessons: Fourteen Life Secrets I’ve Learned along the Way RC 63861 by Tom Sullivan read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Motivational speaker and author of If You Could See What I Hear (RC 35991) offers advice on living with purpose, passion, and fulfillment. Sullivan, blind since birth, interweaves personal experiences with reflections on lessons learned, including turning disadvantages into advantages, facing fears, and creating a life plan. 2003. Shades of Darkness: A Black Soldier’s Journey through Vietnam, Blindness, and Back RC 63743 by George E. Brummell read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Memoir of Staff Sergeant George Brummell, who was blinded in Vietnam. Recalls growing up in segregated Federalsburg, Maryland, before joining the army at age seventeen. Highlights his rehabilitation, quest for a college degree, and career with the Blinded Veterans Association. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. To the Left of Inspiration: Adventures in Living with Disabilities RC 64437 by Katherine Schneider read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Psychologist pens memoir, providing opinions and “pearls of wisdom” acquired during some fifty years as a blind woman. Describes contracting fibromyalgia a decade ago. Discusses the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, her career as a clinical psychologist, and personal experiences with guide dogs and grocery stores. 2005. Trevon Jenifer: From the Ground Up RC 64266 by Trevon Jenifer read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American teen wrestler from Maryland who was born without legs in 1988. Describes his competitive spirit, from his participation in wheelchair sports when he was six years old to his seventeen victorious matches while on his high school varsity wrestling team. For senior high readers. 2006. Truth and Beauty: A Friendship RC 62610 by Ann Patchett read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Author reminisces about her long-term friendship with Lucy Grealy, whom she met in college at Sarah Lawrence and who wrote Autobiography of a Face (RC 40052) describing her battle with facial cancer. Patchett describes their relationship until Grealy’s 2002 death from a heroin overdose. 2004. White on Black RC 63802 by Ruben Gallego read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Vignettes about a boyhood spent in Soviet orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes written by a Russian native with cerebral palsy. Describes the emotional and physical deprivations and deadly perils suffered in a childhood that Gallego considers “cruel and terrible,” but one over which he ultimately triumphed. Some strong language. 2004. A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe RC 64156 by Edward D. Webster read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes Recounts author’s year-long 1997 European trip with his visually impaired, menopausal wife, Marguerite, and sixteen-year-old cat, Felicia. Describes putting careers on hold to realize their dream and embarking “on a quest for adventure” exploring eateries, tourist destinations, and romantic locales in France, Greece, Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Austria. 2004. Business and Economics Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer RC 63591 by Maureen Ogle read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Traces the history of beer brewing and consumption from the mid-1800s, when an influx of German immigrants energized the industry. Profiles beer entrepreneurs Frederick Pabst, Budweiser’s Carl Conrad, and the Busch and Yuengling families. Examines the impact of Prohibition, World Wars I and II, and the rise of microbreweries. 2006. Big Coal: The Dirty Secret behind America’s Energy Future RC 63733 by Jeff Goodell read by John Polk 2 cassettes Journalist explores the economic, political, health, and environmental ramifications of America’s increasing dependence on domestic coal supplies. Traces the mining process and discusses industry politics fueled by the alliance of coal mining companies, utilities, and lobbying groups. Examines coal’s role in climate change and industry response to global warming. 2006. China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World RC 63453 by Ted C. Fishman read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Business writer examines China’s transformation into a manufacturing superpower following Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Uses case studies, anecdotes, statistics, and interviews to explain this change and its impact on the world. Discusses labor outsourcing to China and ramifications for economies of the United States and other countries. 2005. Doing What Matters: How to Get Results That Make a Difference—The Revolutionary Old-Fashioned Approach RC 64977 by James M. Kilts and Robert Lorber read by Marc Cashman 2 cassettes Kilts, who led major companies Gillette, Nabisco, and Kraft to greater success by concentrating on business fundamentals, highlights his system of creating a clear action plan for identifying what’s important to businesses. Emphasizes intellectual integrity, leadership, and teamwork. Commercial audiobook. 2007. From Kitchen to Market: Selling Your Gourmet Food Specialty RC 61968 by Stephen F. Hall read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Industry consultant’s guide to entering the gourmet food business. Provides advice on start-up costs, product development, packaging, marketing, order processing, and business management. Includes real-life scenarios, sample forms, and updated information on organic markets, government regulations, trade journals, associations, and resources. 2005. Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon RC 64134 by James Sullivan read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Traces the evolution of denim jeans from everyday nineteenth-century workmen’s wear to a high-priced, bestselling, twenty-first-century symbol of American culture. Discusses the mass production of jeans by Levi Strauss, their social promotion through Hollywood movies, and their eventual worldwide popularity. Some strong language. 2006. Jim Cramer’s Mad Money: Watch TV, Get Rich RC 64090 by James J. Cramer read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Former hedge-fund manager and author of Jim Cramer’s Real Money (RC 62042) explains how to use the tips given on his television program Mad Money. Cramer breaks down investing concepts and rules and translates show references with the goal of turning his “advice into money in your pocket.” Bestseller. 2006. The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères and Company RC 63680 by William D. Cohan read by Robertson Dean 6 cassettes Wall Street insider describes the world of Lazard Frères, a powerful international investment bank founded in 1848 and run by French billionaire Michel David-Weill. Cohan portrays the feuds of Lazard employees Felix Rohatyn and Steve Rattner, the hiring of Bruce Wasserstein, and the impact of Wasserstein’s tenure. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More RC 63130 by Chris Anderson read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Editor in chief of Wired magazine examines the fragmentation of the media and entertainment industries due to the virtually limitless inventory offered by Internet retailers. Discusses the impact of online sellers like Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, and eBay on the traditional marketplace and consumer culture. Bestseller. 2006. On the Wealth of Nations RC 64606 by P.J. O’Rourke read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Satirist examines Adam Smith’s 1776 An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (RC 23688) from the standpoint of the modern economy. Explains the salience of Smith’s economic and political theory in the context of the eighteenth century and its relevance in twenty-first-century world trade. 2007. The Real Pepsi Challenge: The Inspirational Story of Breaking the Color Barrier in American Business RC 64241 by Stephanie Capparell read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Wall Street Journal editor chronicles the role of African American businessmen hired by Pepsi-Cola in the 1940s to develop a marketing strategy geared toward black consumers. Recounts the executives’ experiences as they created the campaign. Describes their advertisements’ effect on corporate diversity and discusses the emergence of niche markets. 2007. Time Management from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Taking Control of Your Schedule—and Your Life RC 62935 by Julie Morgenstern read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A professional organizer and time management coach shares her three- step program for creating an efficient schedule: analyze, strategize, and attack. Uses real-life examples and time-mapping techniques to help readers prioritize activities and streamline routine tasks. Includes resources. 2004. Turn Your Passion into Profit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Turning Any Hobby, Talent, or New Product Idea into a Money-Making Venture! RC 61951 by Walt F.J. Goodridge read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Civil engineer-turned-entrepreneur shares his philosophy and formula for finding a more fulfilling professional and personal life by pursuing one’s true calling. Offers advice on ways to access untapped potential through self-analysis to identify a passion, create and market a service or product, start a business, and manage profit. 2006. Wedgwood: The First Tycoon RC 63139 by Brian Dolan read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes History professor details the life of Englishman Josiah Wedgwood (1730–1795) from apprentice to master potter, scientist, and business tycoon. Covers his creation of Wedgwood pottery, division-of-labor practices, use of an early time-clock, marketing skills, and concern for and care of his employees. Some strong language. 2004. Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men—One Message RC 64018 by Donald J. Trump and Robert T. Kiyosaki read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Real estate magnate Trump and financial guru Kiyosaki of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RC 50090) fame present their philosophy of obtaining wealth. The successful entrepreneurs encourage financial education and explain why some people get rich and others don’t. Authors highlight their own way of looking at investment opportunities. Bestseller. 2006. Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny RC 63496 by Suze Orman read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (RC 60072), and host of her own financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007. Careers and Job Training Animal Care RC 63612 read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Guide to careers dealing with both wild and domesticated animals. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, and required education level for such occupations as animal trainer and shelter employee, naturalist, park ranger, pet groomer, veterinarian, veterinary technician, zookeeper, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Discovering Careers for Your Future: Publishing RC 63845 by Facts on File read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Highlights various careers in the publishing industry, such as editor, press worker, columnist, literary agent, writer, and webmaster. Includes job descriptions, educational requirements, earnings, outlook, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. See Jane Write: A Girl’s Guide to Writing Chick Lit RC 63836 by Sarah Mlynowski and Farrin Jacobs read by Victoria Gordon 1 cassette An author and an editor team up to explain how to write a novel—from idea to publication. Defines “chick lit.” Discusses elements of style, selecting a point of view, creating likable characters, and the basics of plotting, pacing, and conflict. Includes practical advice from published writers. 2006. Social Work RC 63463 read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Guide to careers in social services. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, required education, related coursework, and necessary certifications for such professions as adult day care coordinator, drug abuse counselor, grief therapist, hospice worker, occupational therapist, mobility specialist, psychologist, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Computers MySpace Unraveled: A Parents’ Guide to Teen Social Networking RC 64322 by Larry Magid and Anne Collier read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Online-safety advocates explain the web site MySpace and other social networking sites and offer parents suggestions on ways to monitor their teens’ use of such pages. Highlights various computer features including blogs, instant messages, and chat rooms and explains how to set up a MySpace account. 2007. Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide RC 63331 by Todd Cochrane read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Explains the fundamentals of recording a broadcast and embedding it in an RSS feed so listeners can download it to their PCs, iPods, MP3 players, or cell phones. Discusses computer requirements, copyright issues, and creating an audio show. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home RC 64500 by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Editors from the New York Times and Hyperion Books offer a primer on composing and delivering perfect e-mail messages. Offers guidance on writing effective subject lines and bodies and avoiding legal issues. Includes a short history of the craft and examples of written communication—both bad and good. 2007. Consumerism Financial Strategies for Today’s Widow: Coping with the Economic Challenges of Losing a Spouse RC 62516 by David W. Latko read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Financial counselor’s guide to developing a lifelong security plan for widowed women of all ages. Provides matter-of-fact, reassuring advice on selling a home, establishing credit, handling taxes, choosing insurance, accessing assets, managing day-to-day expenses, avoiding scams, and more. 2003. Health Care on Less than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Getting Affordable Coverage RC 63417 by Fred Brock read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Former editor for the New York Times investigates the availability of affordable health-care insurance. Assesses employer-based plans, coverage outside of work, supplemental dental and eye policies, health savings accounts, prescription drug plans, Medicare, long-term care insurance, and other options. Offers advice on protecting finances against medical costs. 2006. Help! I Can’t Pay My Bills: Surviving a Financial Crisis RC 64597 by Sally Herigstad read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes CPA offers financial advice on managing money and getting out of debt. Includes tips on cutting expenses, prioritizing debts, reaching financial goals, and staying on a budget. Suggests ways to handle rent, utilities, and medical bills. Covers dealing with the IRS, creditors, and collection agencies. Lists resources. 2007. How to Live Well without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage out of Life RC 63420 by Chris Balish read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Award-winning journalist offers a guide to a car-free lifestyle. Explains the financial, health, and ecological benefits of not owning an automobile and provides practical strategies for commuting, running errands, traveling, dating, and socializing using mass transit, bicycles, and ride-sharing. Includes testimonials from car-free consumers across America. 2006. The Insurance Maze: How You Can Save Money on Insurance—and Still Get the Coverage You Need RC 63415 by Kimberly Lankford read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Practical advice on selecting appropriate insurance—health, homeowners, auto, life, disability, or long-term care. Insurance columnist for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine outlines factors to consider at different ages with changing responsibilities. Warns of risks to your entire financial plan with incorrect insurance. 2006. Reverse Mortgages for Dummies RC 61950 by Sarah Glendon Lyons and John E. Lucas read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes A guide for seniors on using a home’s equity to supplement retirement income. Explains the loan process, pros and cons of reverse mortgages, legal issues, common mistakes, and finding a counselor and an originator. Includes information for adult children of elderly borrowers. 2005. Rule No. 1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing in Only Fifteen Minutes a Week! RC 62559 by Phil Town read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes A river-rafting guide-turned-millionaire contends that consumers can get returns of 15 percent or more by following a primary investment rule: don’t lose money. Urges consumers to avoid mutual funds, which can stagnate, and buy company shares by thinking like a business owner, not a stock investor. 2006. Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions RC 63391 by Joseph L. Matthews read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Guide to available benefits and eligibility and enrollment information for government retirement, pension, and medical programs. Discusses Social Security coverage, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits; Supplemental Security Income; Medicare enrollment, claims, and appeals; Medicaid and state supplements; Medigap insurance; and civil service and veterans’ benefits. 2006. Cooking and Food The American Cancer Society’s Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friends, and Healthy Living RC 63549 by American Cancer Society staff read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Third edition of a cookbook that follows the American Cancer Society guidelines to reduce cancer risk. Covers healthy substitutions, smart grocery shopping, and ways to reduce fat and increase vegetables, fruits, and fiber in diet. Includes recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. Some of the recipes were contributed by celebrities. 2005. The Best American Recipes 2005–2006 RC 62553 edited by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Two cookbook editors along with a celebrity chef select more than one hundred recipes from a wide range of food writers and illustrious cooks. Choosing dishes for being tasty, intriguing, and easy to make, they include starters, soups, salads, brunches, main dishes, breads, desserts, and drinks. Recipes provide test kitchen notes. 2005. Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook RC 64150 by Betty Crocker read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Collection of more than 250 recipes for Christmas treats from appetizers to main dishes, and from breads to desserts. Also includes holiday decorating tips, make- ahead ideas, food gifts to give, and new twists to standard recipes. 2006. The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook RC 64311 by Beverly Lewis read by Faith Potts 1 cassette Author of numerous novels on Amish life offers a collection of dishes unique to their community, including many from her maternal grandmother. Recipes include shoofly pie, friendship bread, snickerdoodles, apple betty, corn relish, and bread-and-butter pickles. Also includes kitchen hints and tips, Amish lore, and favorite scriptures. 2004. Charlemagne’s Tablecloth: A Piquant History of Feasting RC 62573 by Nichola Fletcher read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Food writer offers a collection of essays exploring what she deems “the ultimate transient art” of extravagant eating. Discusses Roman, medieval, Renaissance, Persian, English, Japanese, and Chinese feasting traditions encompassing meal hosts, participants, ingredients, and occasions. Details history’s grandest banquets and oddities such as Emperor Charlemagne’s rumored asbestos tablecloth. 2004. Chocolate Holidays: Unforgettable Desserts for Every Season RC 63535 by Alice Medrich read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Triple winner of the Cookbook of the Year award presents more than fifty recipes for chocolate desserts for each holiday of the year and special occasions. Designed to follow the calendar, the recipes include chocolate pecan pie, breakfast Valentines, Passover brownies, chocolate Easter baskets, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. 2001. Cooking Up a Storm RC 64314 by Sam Stern read by Alexander Strain 1 cassette British teenager who loves to cook presents his favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch, after-school snacks, family meals, desserts, and parties. Offers advice for exam-time eating and his top twenty tips for kitchen work. Recipes range from simple two- ingredient dishes to more-complicated procedures. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Cooking with Convection RC 62732 by Beatrice Ojakangas read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Recipes for convection ovens, which use a fan to circulate hot air around food to cook more evenly and in less time at lower temperatures than conventional ovens. Includes general cooking guidelines, useful tips, and more than 150 suggestions for appetizers, pizza, meat, poultry, shellfish, vegetables, breads, and desserts. 2005. The Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Comfort Foods: More than Two Hundred Recipes for Creating Old Favorites with New Flours RC 63032 by Bette Hagman read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Author of a series of gluten-free cookbooks, who has lived with celiac disease for three decades, offers a full range of recipes using gluten-free flours such as amaranth, buckwheat, millet, montina, quinoa, sorghum, and teff. Includes appetizers, casseroles, pasta, meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sandwiches, and desserts. 2004. I-Can’t-Chew Cookbook: Delicious Soft-Diet Recipes for People with Chewing, Swallowing, and Dry-Mouth Disorders RC 63725 by J. Randy Wilson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Nutritionally balanced and simple-to-prepare recipes for individuals whose choice of foods is limited by their inability to chew. Includes ideas for beverages, soups, entrées, vegetables, and desserts that are easy to eat. 2003. Jan Karon’s Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: The Mitford Years RC 63064 by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Collection of personal recollections, recipes, and kitchen wisdom selected from the books in the Mitford Years series. Recipes include Father Tim’s company stew, Puny’s apple pie, Percy’s grits, Edith’s beef tenderloin, Cynthia’s roasted chicken, Louella’s yeast rolls, and Esther’s famous orange marmalade cake. 2004. The Language of Baklava RC 61678 by Diana Abu-Jaber read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes Author of Crescent (RC 57071) recalls her early life in upstate New York with an American mother and Jordanian father, whose bouts of homesickness for Jordan often had the family returning there for periods of time. Along with her reminiscences, Abu-Jaber includes recipes for many of the dishes she describes. 2005. The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals RC 62557 by Michael Pollan read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Author examines the industrial, organic, and hunter-gatherer stages of the modern human food chain, from field to table. Discusses the moral and psychological implications of supermarket shopping and fast-food consumption versus participating directly in obtaining meals from nature. Bestseller. 2006. The One Hundred Fifty Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks RC 64309 edited by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Wide-ranging dishes created by chefs both noted (Jamie Oliver, Alice Waters) and obscure, selected from various sources such as cookbooks, magazines, newspapers, and supermarket fliers. The recipes, chosen by the editors for taste, simplicity, and uniqueness, include starters, salads, soups, main courses, breads, breakfasts, and desserts. Features helpful tips. 2006. Paula Deen Celebrates! Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life RC 64012 by Paula Deen read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Host of the Food Network’s Paula’s Home Cooking presents recipes for celebrating an entire year of holidays and special occasions, including New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Elvis’s birthday, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Many of the holidays and individual recipes include Paula’s reminiscences and her “Pearls of Wisdom.” 2006. Pressure Perfect: Two-Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker RC 62809 by Lorna Sass read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Instructional guide and cookbook for using safe, modern pressure cookers. Highlights techniques for tenderizing meat and cooking different foods simultaneously. Offers more than two hundred recipes for soups, meat, poultry, fish, rice, risotto, pasta, beans, vegetables, desserts, and more. Includes timing charts, mail order sources, and a troubleshooting section. 2004. Raw Food Made Easy for One or Two People RC 62722 by Jennifer Cornbleet read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Dozens of no-cook recipes using all-natural, unprocessed ingredients such as vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, and seeds to save time and maximize nutritional value. Offers suggestions for beverages, cereals, soups, sauces, entrées, desserts, and more. Includes raw food basics, sample menus, and tips on avoiding bad carbohydrates and fats. 2005. Real Food: What to Eat and Why RC 63638 by Nina Planck read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Founder of urban farmers’ markets examines the health benefits of traditional, oft- avoided foods such as eggs, milk, cream, butter, cheese, lard, pork, beef, and skin-on chicken. Contends that obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are actually caused by processed industrial foods such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, not meat and produce. 2006. The Really, Truly, Honest-to-Goodness One-Pot Cookbook RC 64010 by Jesse Ziff Cool read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Restaurant owner offers ways to cook an entire meal in one pot, without sacrificing the quality or integrity of the ingredients. Covers various cooking methods, including steaming, stewing, and braising, and offers tips on selecting utensils and ingredients. Recipes are arranged by types of meat. Includes vegetarian dishes. 2006. The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa RC 64306 by Marcus Samuelsson read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Swedish-raised, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef of New York City’s Restaurant Aquavit describes his many trips to Africa and discovery of native dishes. Includes travel essays and more than two hundred recipes adapted for the American kitchen, from northern Arab-influenced foods to southern curries. Foreword by Desmond Tutu. 2006. Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy: Delicious Recipes for Your Home Kitchen RC 64307 by Wolfgang Puck read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Austrian-born author presents recipes designed for the home cook. Puck provides a list of “kitchen helpers”—important ingredients for a well-stocked pantry and refrigerator—and “easy tips” for preparation. Recipes include breakfast and brunch, soups and salads, pastas, main dishes, side dishes and sauces, and desserts. 2004. Crime And the Dead Shall Rise: The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank RC 63019 by Steve Oney read by Ted Stoddard 6 cassettes Reconstructs the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, the Jewish factory superintendent accused of murdering thirteen-year-old employee Mary Phagan. Drawing on original newspaper dispatches, Oney describes the zealous investigation by Atlanta police, Frank’s failed courtroom appeals, and his lynching and its aftermath. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. A Bitter Brew: Faith, Power, and Poison in a Small New England Town RC 63440 by Christine Ellen Young read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Journalist chronicles the 2003 arsenic poisoning of sixteen worshipers—one fatally—at a New Sweden, Maine, Lutheran church and the subsequent apparent suicide of the likely perpetrator, Daniel Bondeson. Recounts the investigation and reactions of the townspeople, many of whom suspected Bondeson’s sister, Norma, was also involved. Some strong language. 2005. Brother One Cell: An American Coming of Age in South Korea’s Prisons RC 63509 by Cullen Thomas read by Dan Woren 3 cassettes Author recounts his arrest for drug smuggling in Seoul, South Korea, where, at twenty-three, he had taken a job teaching English. Describes his three-and-a-half- year jail term in a prison where Confucian mores reigned, thus making it a relatively safe haven. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. Darker than Night RC 64132 by Tom Henderson read by John Haag 2 cassettes Account of the double homicide of friends David Tyll and Brian Ognjan, who left suburban Detroit in November 1985 to hunt deer and disappeared. Describes the ongoing police investigation and the arrest and trial of two brothers for the murders seventeen years later. Violence and strong language. 2006. A Deadly Affair RC 64388 by Tom Henderson read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Reporter details the crime and trial of Macomb County, Michigan, attorney Michael “Mick” Fletcher, who murdered his pregnant wife Leann in August 1999. Discusses the police investigation that turned up Fletcher’s extramarital affair with a local judge but botched forensic evidence. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Deadly Mistress: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal, and Murder RC 63475 by Michael Fleeman read by John Haag 2 cassettes Recounts the 1999 murder of Dr. Kenneth Stahl and his wife Carolyn in Orange County, California. Describes how investigators became suspicious after interviewing medical assistant Adriana Vasco—the doctor’s former lover—who led them to ex-con Dennis Godley and Kenneth’s plan to kill his wife. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. A Death in Belmont RC 63160 by Sebastian Junger read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Examines the 1963 arrest, trial, and conviction of African American Roy Smith for the murder of Boston-area resident Bessie Goldberg. Describes how Smith’s case was later called into question by the dubious confession of the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. God Wants You to Roll: The $21 Million “Miracle Cars” Scam—How Two Boys Fleeced America’s Churchgoers RC 62807 by John Phillips III read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Recounts the scheme of nineteen-year-old California security guards Robert Gomez and James Nichols, con artists who claimed to be heirs to millions and sold nonexistent automobiles to church congregations. Describes how they laundered money through casinos and led investors on for years until their 2003 conviction. Strong language. 2005. Into the Water: The Story of Serial Killer Richard Marc Evonitz RC 62848 by Diane Fanning read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Account of Navy veteran Richard Marc Evonitz, who stalked and killed young girls in Virginia in the 1990s, including sisters Kristin and Kati Lisk. Describes his 2002 capture when, after returning to live in his home state of South Carolina, Evonitz abducted a fifteen-year-old who escaped and alerted authorities. 2004. The Irish Game: A True Story of Crime and Art RC 62853 by Matthew Hart read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Journalist author of Diamond (RC 55703) examines the 1986 heist at Ireland’s Russborough House during which Dubliner Martin Cahill stole eighteen paintings including Vermeer’s Lady Writing a Letter with Her Maid. Chronicles Scotland Yard’s investigations and the sting that uncovered illicit drug connections and a stunning art discovery. 2004. Missing: The Oregon City Girls; a Shocking True Story of Abduction and Murder RC 63618 by Linda O’Neal and Philip F. Tennyson read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Chronicles the January 2002 disappearance of twelve-year-old Ashley Pond and— just two months later—her friend Miranda Gaddis from an Oregon school bus stop. Private detective Linda O’Neal, Ashley’s step-grandmother, recounts stalled FBI and police investigations and her own identification of the culprit, Ward Weaver. Strong language. 2006. Murder in Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance RC 63462 by Ian Buruma read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Reporter describes returning to his Dutch homeland after the November 2004 murder of film director Theo van Gogh by a second-generation Muslim to examine the crime’s social implications. Buruma presents interviews of alienated Muslims and van Gogh’s friends to explore divisions in Dutch culture. Strong language and some violence. 2006. The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez RC 62844 by Philip Carlo read by Jim Zeiger 5 cassettes The background, crimes, capture, and trial of the serial rapist and murderer dubbed “Night Stalker,” who terrorized Los Angeles in 1985. Original 1996 edition with supplemental transcript of a 2005 death-row interview in which Ramirez discusses his groupies—one of whom he married. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1996. No Regrets: And Other True Cases; Ann Rule’s Crime Files, Volume 11 RC 63564 by Ann Rule read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Seven West Coast crimes. “The Sea Captain” recounts the 1981 mysterious disappearance of eighty-year-old marine pilot Rolf Neslund from Lopez Island, Washington. In “A Very Bad Christmas” the bodies of a woman and a child are discovered in the Columbia River. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Outfit: The Role of Chicago’s Underworld in the Shaping of Modern America RC 63103 by Gus Russo read by Jake Williams 5 cassettes Chronicles the rise and fall of the Chicago underworld syndicate. This well- organized, tightly run cartel maintained a low profile in managing its criminal network, successfully exercising national control over a number of illicit activities for more than fifty years. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001. Satan’s Circus: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York’s Trial of the Century RC 64457 by Mike Dash read by Robertson Dean 3 cassettes Author uses archives and private papers to detail the descent of Charles Becker (1870–1915)—the only New York City police officer to be executed for murder. Discusses Becker’s 1912 trial, 1914 retrial, and electrocution. Depicts the Tenderloin district where Becker worked and the corruptness of the police department. Commercial audiobook. 2006. Strange Piece of Paradise RC 64114 by Terri Jentz read by Anne Hancock 5 cassettes Author reconstructs the events of the night in 1977 when she—then nineteen—and a college classmate were attacked in an Oregon campground by an axe-wielding man. Discusses her return to the scene, fifteen years later, to investigate the crime for which no one was prosecuted. Violence and strong language. 2006. Under the Bridge RC 62679 by Rebecca Godfrey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Recounts the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk, who was beaten and drowned by fellow teenagers in Victoria, British Columbia. Draws on interviews, official documents, and court proceedings to reconstruct the crime and ensuing trial in which seven girls and one boy faced charges. Strong language and some violence. 2005. Family Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self RC 64190 by David M. Brodzinsky, Robin Marantz read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Psychologist Brodzinsky, psychiatrist Schechter, and medical writer Henig examine ramifications of the adoption experience at each stage of life from the perspective of adoptees themselves. Case studies illuminate adoptees’ unique internal and interpersonal challenges in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, including issues regarding self-identity and a sense of loss. 1992. The Family of Adoption RC 62781 by Joyce Maguire Pavao read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Advice to birth and adoptive parents and their children delves into the psychological and social dynamics of adoption. Stresses counseling and a commitment to the best interests of the child. Addresses the problems of these children as they mature. Includes information on international, transracial, and special-needs adoption. 1998. The Language of Baklava RC 61678 by Diana Abu-Jaber read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes Author of Crescent (RC 57071) recalls her early life in upstate New York with an American mother and Jordanian father, whose bouts of homesickness for Jordan often had the family returning there for periods of time. Along with her reminiscences, Abu-Jaber includes recipes for many of the dishes she describes. 2005. Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons RC 62716 by Tim Russert read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Collection of letters Russert received after publication of a memoir about his father, Big Russ and Me (RC 58298). Includes correspondence from Americans recounting relationships with their fathers, along with Russert’s interviews and memories. Recalls generational differences and relates ways fathers have passed on wisdom to their children. Bestseller. 2006. The Wonder Years: Helping Your Baby and Young Child Successfully Negotiate the Major Developmental Milestones RC 64206 edited by Tanya Remer Altmann read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Month-by-month guide to the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of children from newborn to age five. Provides instructions, activities, games, and tips for parents to help children master such skills as grasping, walking, communicating, and toilet training. Includes information on possible concerns and when to consult a pediatrician. 2006. Gardening The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More than 160 Indoor Plants RC 62554 by Barbara Pleasant read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Identification and care of 160 common flowering and foliage houseplants. Discusses feeding, cleaning, pruning, repotting, and watering, as well as soil, terrariums, bonsai, diseases, drainage, fungus, bugs, lighting, propagation, and more. 2005. The Pleasure Gardens of Virginia: From Jamestown to Jefferson RC 64343 by Peter Martin read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Selective history of plantation and town gardening in eighteenth-century Virginia, focusing on Williamsburg, Monticello, and Mount Vernon. Describes gardens of the colonial period and discusses ways in which their designs reflected the people and culture of the era. 1991. Government and Politics America’s Constitution: A Biography RC 62200 by Akhil Reed Amar read by John Lescault 6 cassettes Yale Law School professor places the U.S. Constitution and its amendments in the context of law, history, and political science over time. Describes the original document as a merger among the thirteen colonies and reviews it word by word to explain the ideas and resources that helped shape it. 2005. At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA RC 63831 by George Tenet read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1997 to 2004 shares his experiences both before and after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Discusses his declaration of war against Al Qaeda, CIA operations in Afghanistan, and the context of his “slam-dunk” comment. Speculates on the future of U.S. intelligence. Bestseller. 2007. Come Back to Afghanistan: A California Teenager’s Story RC 62332 by Said Hyder Akbar and Susan Burton read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Provides an insider’s view of the post-Taliban Afghanistan government. The author describes his father’s return to Afghanistan in December 2001, as President Hamid Karzai’s spokesman and later governor of Kunar province, and his own experiences while spending summers there beginning in 2002. For senior high and older readers. 2005. The Confession RC 63660 by James E. McGreevey read by John Haag 3 cassettes Former New Jersey governor’s memoir about politics and his secret life as a gay man. McGreevey describes his working-class Irish Catholic upbringing, his rise in New Jersey’s political arena, the decades-long denial of his true self, and his forced public confession in August 2004. 2006. Confronting Iran: The Failure of American Foreign Policy and the Next Great Crisis in the Middle East RC 62901 by Ali M. Ansari read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes British professor analyzes the historical relationship between Iran and the United States. Focuses on 1953 to 2005 and the failure of American administrations to implement a coherent policy toward the Islamic republic of Iran. Offers solutions to overcome the conflict of cultures and avoid a nuclear standoff. 2006. Conservatives without Conscience RC 63177 by John W. Dean read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes John Dean, former counsel to President Richard Nixon and author of Worse than Watergate (RC 58240), criticizes the Republican party and Christian fundamentalists. Posits that leaders with ruthless authoritarian personalities have taken over the conservative movement and illustrates his premise with research studies. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Family Circle: The Boudins and the Aristocracy of the Left RC 63039 by Susan Braudy read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Portrait of political activist Kathy Boudin who, as a member of the Weather Underground and one of the FBI’s ten most wanted, pled guilty to a 1981 armored- truck robbery and murder. Braudy attributes her college associate Boudin’s radicalism to a turbulent relationship with her father, a noted civil-rights lawyer. Some strong language. 2003. A Fierce Discontent: The Rise and Fall of the Progressive Movement in America, 1870–1920 RC 63192 by Michael McGerr read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Chronicles the sweeping social and political changes that transformed family life, labor relations, gender roles, and views on morality and race. Traces the origins of progressive thought; details the movement’s campaigns to end class conflict and control big business; and relates the reforms to twenty-first century politics. 2003. Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope RC 64528 by Shirin Ebadi read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes 2003 Nobel Peace Prize winner describes her career as a lawyer, activist, and dissident. Explains her decision to remain in Iran to defend human rights and victims of violence after the 1979 Islamic Revolution—an overthrow she originally supported but which later caused her demotion from judge to secretary. 2006. The Lives of Agnes Smedley RC 63201 by Ruth Price read by Anne Hancock 4 cassettes Biography of political activist Agnes Smedley (1892–1950), an emancipated American woman accused of being a Soviet spy. Discusses Smedley’s passionate idealism and her participation in crucial world issues: India’s independence, birth control, women’s rights, and China’s communist revolution. Covers both her personal and public lives. 2005. My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush RC 64211 by Doro Bush Koch read by Kerry Dukin 4 cassettes The author uses personal papers, interviews, and recollections to portray her father, George H.W. Bush. Recounts Bush’s life as a husband, father, and son of a senator and his careers as war pilot, Texas oilman, United Nations ambassador, CIA director, vice president, and president. Foreword by Barbara Bush. 2006. Nehru: The Invention of India RC 64628 by Shashi Tharoor read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes A reappraisal of the life and career of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964), who joined Mahatma Gandhi in 1916 to lead India’s nonviolent struggle for independence. Discusses Nehru’s development as a political leader, participation in India’s liberation from Britain in 1947, and election as India’s first prime minister. Examines Nehru’s legacy. 2003. The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America’s Pursuit of Its Enemies since 9/11 RC 62715 by Ron Suskind read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Price of Loyalty (RC 57591) interviews former officials to describe U.S. counterterrorism efforts at the CIA, FBI, and NSA. Criticizes the George W. Bush administration’s policy of treating even the smallest threat as a reason for attack. Bestseller. 2006. Overthrow: America’s Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq RC 62912 by Stephen Kinzer read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Journalist and author of All the Shah’s Men (RC 57208) asserts that America has historically deposed foreign governments for ideological, political, or economic reasons through covert actions or invasion. Chronicles fourteen regime changes starting with Hawaii’s monarchy in 1893. Discusses strategies, tactics, key players, and long- term, unintended consequences. 2006. Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present RC 64023 by Michael B. Oren read by Peter Johnson 5 cassettes Author of Six Days of War (RC 54459) details U.S. relations with the Middle East from the 1776 attack on U.S. ships by Barbary pirates to the twenty-first-century war in Iraq. Discusses the roles of American explorers, Zionists, diplomats, soldiers, and missionaries. Bestseller. 2007. President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination RC 62702 by Richard Reeves read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes The author of President Nixon (RC 55252) and President Kennedy (RC 37423) uses archives and anecdotes to portray Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Covers the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan’s life and his meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985. Discusses Reagan’s management style and achievements, highlighting his determination and negotiation skills. 2005. Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789–1989 RC 64647 by Michael Beschloss read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes To illustrate examples of wisdom and courage, presidential historian details decisions made by nine American leaders during times of crisis. Includes Washington’s fight for Jay’s Treaty with Great Britain, Lincoln’s emancipation of the slaves, and Reagan’s peaceful defeat of the Soviet empire. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. A Seat at the Table: Huston Smith in Conversation with Native Americans on Religious Freedom RC 62933 by Huston Smith read by Lewis Grenville 2 cassettes The author recounts his conversations with ten Native American religious leaders during the 1999 Parliament of World Religions in Cape Town, South Africa, who discuss protection of their right to practice their beliefs. Features Oglala Lakota Charlotte Black Elk, Navajo Frank Dayish Jr., Pawnee Walter Echo-Hawk, and others. 2006. Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower RC 64218 by Zbigniew Brzezinski read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes National security adviser to U.S. president Jimmy Carter appraises American foreign policy during the administrations of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Criticizes the squandering of U.S. prestige, lack of vision and strategy, and provocation of envy, resentment, and antagonism in a politically awakening world. Bestseller. 2007. The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Black Dynasty RC 63519 by Lawrence Otis Graham read by Bob Moore 4 cassettes Biography of Blanche Kelso Bruce (1841–1898), a former slave who became the first African American elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate. Highlights Bruce’s rise to fame, discusses his marriage, and describes his descendents and their downfall. Details social and political turmoil during their lifetimes. Strong language. 2006. State of Emergency: The Third World Invasion and Conquest of America RC 63392 by Patrick J. Buchanan read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes The author of The Death of the West (RC 53562) contends that the Mexican government is sending millions of illegal immigrants to the American Southwest to reclaim the land Mexico lost in the nineteenth century. Proposes immigration reform and tighter border security to protect America’s identity. Bestseller. 2006. Surrounded by Idiots: Fighting Liberal Lunacy in America RC 63434 by Mike Gallagher read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Conservative talk-show host presents his views on a range of political topics, from animal rights groups to the 2004 presidential election. Includes anecdotes from his life and from his career, which began with his first radio show at age seventeen. Foreword by Sean Hannity. 2005. War on the Middle Class: How the Government, Big Business, and Special-Interest Groups Are Waging War on the American Dream, and How to Fight Back RC 63544 by Lou Dobbs read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes TV news commentator decries the public policies, business practices, and politics that prevailed from 2001 to 2006, claiming they negatively affected the U.S. middle class. Discusses the outsourcing of jobs overseas, the decline in educational standards, the rise in health care costs, and illegal immigration, among other issues. 2006. A Woman in Charge: The Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton RC 64250 by Carl Bernstein read by Peter Johnson 5 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist probes the background, character, and political career of this U.S. senator representing New York and Democratic presidential candidate. Based on extensive interviews and research, Bernstein’s account covers Hillary Clinton’s midwestern girlhood, religious upbringing, education, marriage, decision to stay married, and term as senator. 2007. Hobbies and Crafts The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques RC 63053 by Nancie M. Wiseman read by Nicola Daval 1 cassette Explains the benefits and drawbacks of more than fifty techniques for finishing knitted garments. Provides advice and worksheets for planning the right cast on, increase, decrease, selvage, and bind off to achieve a professional look. Also covers seams, borders, and buttonholes. 2002. The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting RC 63897 by Ed Reiter read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes History and guidelines on collecting coins by a former numismatics columnist for the New York Times. Includes ways to buy and care for coins, grading information, and descriptions of ten historic American coins. Discusses the United States Mint, the Fifty State Quarters Program, bullion coins, and supply and demand. 2002. ReadyMade: How to Make (Almost) Everything; a Do-It-Yourself Primer RC 62571 by Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes ReadyMade magazine founders provide step-by-step instructions for more than thirty projects using recycled wood, paper, plastic, metal, glass, and fabric. Includes directions for a shopping bag rug, clothespin doormat, water bottle planter, hubcap fountain, coat hanger wine rack, and more. Lists necessary tools and estimated completion times. 2005. Humor The Best Ever Book of Good Clean Jokes RC 63784 by Bob Phillips read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes An A-to-Z compendium from “absurd” to “zoo,” of thousands of wholesome jokes and one-liners for all ages. 1998. Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today; or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door RC 63339 by Lynne Truss read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette The British author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves (RC 58442) laments the prevalence of boorish behavior, thoughtlessness, and selfishness in modern life. 2005. Inspiration The Best American Spiritual Writing 2006 RC 63909 edited by Philip Zaleski read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Thirty-four short stories, essays, and poems. In “Renewing Husbandry” Wendell Berry laments the loss of soul in modern industrial agriculture. In “Are You There, God?” Katherine Paterson describes faith’s role in her work. Also includes selections by Rick Bass, Michael Chabon, Edward Hoagland, Thomas Lynch, John Updike, and others. 2006. The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly and without Fear RC 63471 by Joyce Meyer read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes A Christian minister, the author of Look Great, Feel Great (RC 62579), encourages women to overcome their inner fears and live confident lives. Meyer interprets the Bible’s view of women in ministry, highlights the characteristics of confident women, and proposes steps to independence. Bestseller. 2006. Daily Readings from Your Best Life Now: Ninety Devotions for Living at Your Full Potential RC 63057 by Joel Osteen read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Christian pastor offers a devotional as a companion to his bestselling Your Best Life Now (RC 59330). Presents ninety days of motivational and inspirational messages and scripture intended to strengthen belief in God. 2005. Finding God in the Questions: A Personal Journey RC 62940 by Timothy Johnson read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes Autobiographical examination of faith by journalist, physician, and clergyman. Relates his spiritual journey from childhood to his seminary and medical training and later adulthood. Addresses religious questions about the existence of God, the origins of the universe, the significance of Jesus, and the role of faith in everyday life. 2004. Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd RC 63842 by Sue Monk Kidd read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Inspirational stories and essays by the author of The Secret Life of Bees (RC 55533) that first appeared in Guideposts and other magazines. Includes pieces on her childhood, marriage, and children and about everyday events. Shares examples of compassion, letting go, and being reborn to love. 2006. Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith RC 64417 by Anne Lamott read by Jill Fox 1 cassette The author of Traveling Mercies (RC 47831) who is mother of a teenage son and a convert to Christianity, presents twenty-three vignettes on everyday crises of love, family, and work life. She reflects on her path to faith and on growing in grace. 2007. A Hand to Guide Me RC 63692 compiled by Denzel Washington read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Actor Denzel Washington, national spokesperson for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, writes of his own mentor in the Mount Vernon, New York, Boys Club. Other celebrity contributors such as Yogi Berra, Whoopi Goldberg, and Colin Powell also tell of guidance in childhood by caring adults. Bestseller. 2006. Home with God: In a Life That Never Ends; A Wondrous Message of Love in a Final Conversation with God RC 63452 by Neale Donald Walsch read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Author of the Conversations with God books (RC 44643, RC 44644, RC 47255) explores death, dying, and the afterlife. Walsch states that his dialog with God, addressing life’s purpose and passing, reveals that death is a joyful, peaceful experience—not an end, but an act of creation. 2006. Inside My Heart: Choosing to Live with Passion and Purpose RC 63472 by Robin McGraw read by Wendie Sakakeeny 2 cassettes Advice for women from the wife of television’s Dr. Phil. Includes a glimpse of McGraw’s youth in Oklahoma, her thirty-year marriage supporting her husband’s dreams and raising their sons, and her philosophy of life. Encourages women to make deliberate choices and accept God as their guiding light. Bestseller. 2006. Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny RC 62749 by Hill Harper read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette The African American actor, a graduate of Brown University and Harvard Law School, details his own upbringing and imparts inspirational advice to young men. Offers words of wisdom about family, education, money, sex, and relationships. Includes e-mails from fans. For senior high and older readers. 2006. The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People RC 64601 by John Ortberg read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Teaching pastor and author of If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get out of the Boat (RC 61094) recommends practicing Christian disciplines such as prayer, servanthood, confession, and scripture reading. Suggests ways to incorporate activities into daily life to foster spiritual growth and change. 1997. My Grandfather’s Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging RC 62932 by Rachel Naomi Remen read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Inspirational accounts by a chronically ill cancer physician and author of Kitchen Table Wisdom (RC 44852), whose grandfather was a rabbi and Kabbalah scholar. Remen describes learning about blessings from dying people and presents examples of giving and receiving these acknowledgments of the divine spark in everything. 2000. Ninety Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life RC 63761 by Don Piper read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Texas Baptist minister recounts his 1989 near-fatal car accident when he was declared dead at the scene. Describes experiencing heaven and reuniting with deceased loved ones, and regaining consciousness after being prayed over by a fellow preacher. Discusses his painful rehabilitation and initial desire to return to paradise. Bestseller. 2004. The Power of a Positive Teen RC 60940 by Grace Ladd, Joy Ladd, and Karol Ladd read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures for guidance on growing up. Focusing on principles of confidence, responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and integrity, they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. Includes Bible passages. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Journalism and the Media All I Did Was Ask: Conversations with Writers, Actors, Musicians, and Artists RC 63596 by Terry Gross read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes National Public Radio commentator Terry Gross compiles interviews covering two decades of her Peabody Award-winning program Fresh Air. Includes conversations with Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, James Baldwin, and Jodie Foster, among others. Gross also offers insight into the show’s production and her method of drawing out celebrities. 2004. Buried by the Times: The Holocaust and America’s Most Important Newspaper RC 63601 by Laurel Leff read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Journalist criticizes the New York Times coverage of the plight of European Jews from 1933 to 1945. Analyzes press standards, office policies, and external pressures that relegated Holocaust news to secondary status, and examines ways media under- reporting affected American public opinion and belated awareness of Nazi crimes. 2005. Desperate Networks RC 62794 by Bill Carter read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Examines major television networks—ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox—during a transitional period for prime-time shows and news reporting as familiar anchors retire. Discusses movers and shakers Katie Couric, Les Moonves, Simon Cowell, Dan Rather, Jeff Zucker, Teri Hatcher, Conan O’Brien, Donald Trump, and others. Bestseller. 2006. Happy Days: 1880–1892 RC 63090 by H.L. Mencken read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lighthearted autobiographical account of the muckraking journalist’s happy boyhood in 1880s Baltimore, covering his introduction to music, genesis as a bookworm, adventures as an athlete, and first steps in theology. 1936. In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing RC 64021 by Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Account of ABC World News Tonight coanchor Bob Woodruff being seriously wounded by a roadside bomb while he was reporting from Iraq in January 2006. Woodruff and his wife Lee describe his traumatic brain injury, his rehabilitation, and the incident’s effect on their four children. Some violence. Bestseller. 2007. Let Me Finish RC 63529 by Roger Angell read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Autobiographical essays from baseball writer Angell (born 1920), who spent more than four decades at the New Yorker, where his mother was a founding editor. Reminisces about growing up in New York, his parents, and stepfather E.B. White. Recalls baseball in the 1930s, colleagues, and World War II service. 2006. Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker RC 63531 by David Remnick read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning editor presents essays from twelve years (1994–2006) of the New Yorker. Subjects include politician Al Gore after losing the 2000 election, the countries of Israel and Russia battling internal change, New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, and boxer Mike Tyson’s scandals. 2006. Legal Issues Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam, and Interview RC 63454 by Ilona M. Bray read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes Third edition of a guidebook to U.S. citizenship covers eligibility, procedures, and the exam. Discusses preparation and submission of an application, the interview process, denials and appeals, and ways to address disabilities. Includes sample questions with answers. 2006. Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made RC 63759 by Jim Newton read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes Award-winning journalist uses archives and personal interviews to portray former chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Earl Warren (1891–1974). Details Warren’s rise in California politics to the governorship and 1948 Republican Party vice presidential nomination. Highlights Warren’s 1953 appointment to the bench and his legal opinions. Bestseller. 2006. The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court RC 64971 by Jeffrey Toobin read by Don Leslie 3 cassettes Author of A Vast Conspiracy (RC 49966) profiles the men and women on the U.S. Supreme Court since the beginning of the Reagan administration. Posits that the judges are guided by political intuition rather than constitutional theory. Highlights the issues and internal wrangling. Commercial audiotape. 2007. Your Little Legal Companion RC 63641 edited by Nolo read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The legal editors of Nolo—a do-it- yourself publishing firm celebrating its thirty- fifth year—describe fifty lifetime milestones with ten tips to deal with each. Includes going to college, buying a car, starting a business, surviving bankruptcy, getting married, forming a band, and becoming a landlord, among others. 2006. Literature The Annals RC 63172 by Tacitus read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes Roman politician’s classic history of Rome from A.D. 14 when Tiberius became emperor to A.D. 68 when Nero committed suicide. Describes corruption, scandals, wars, poisonings, and murders that were part of imperial life. Translated, with introduction and notes, by University of Virginia professor A.J. Woodman. 2004. Beautiful Shadow: A Life of Patricia Highsmith RC 63012 by Andrew Wilson read by Faith Potts 5 cassettes Biography of critically acclaimed suspense author Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995), whose works include the psychopathic Tom Ripley character. Uses her private diaries and assorted interviews to portray the psychologically complex gay woman. Presents Highsmith as having an unpleasant personality and describes her creative process and family secrets. Edgar Award. 2003. The Best American Essays 2005 RC 61936 edited by Susan Orlean read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Wide-ranging works culled from the New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, the Atlantic Monthly, and other periodicals. In “Dog Trouble” Cathleen Schine reflects on her relationship with an impossible pooch. In other writings David Foster Wallace considers the morality of boiling a lobster and Ian Frazier ponders the pleasures of forgetting. 2005. The Best American Essays 2006 RC 63906 edited by Lauren Slater read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Twenty wide-ranging essays described by the editor as “powerful, plain-spoken meditations on birthing, dying, and all the business in between.” Joseph Epstein discusses celebrity culture. Adam Gopnik reflects on a pet fish’s demise. Includes works by Sam Pickering, Oliver Sacks, Scott Turow, and Marjorie Williams. Some strong language. 2006. The Best of Oscar Wilde: Selected Plays and Literary Criticism RC 62711 by Oscar Wilde read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes A selection of work by Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde (1854–1900). Includes the plays Salomé, Lady Windermere’s Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Brief literary criticism from various sources and introduction by professor Sylvan Barnet. 2004. Bloodlines: A Horse Racing Anthology RC 64128 edited by Maggie Estep and Jason Starr read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Twenty short works of nonfiction and fiction about the sport of horse racing. Lee Child offers a story about a hit man hired to kill a horse. Jane Smiley reflects on raising thoroughbreds. Other contributors include Laura Lippman, Steven Crist, Jerry Stahl, and Meghan O’Rourke. Some violence. 2006. The Book of Lost Books: An Incomplete History of All the Great Books You’ll Never Read RC 63455 by Stuart Kelly read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Brief essays about missing literary classics. Discusses destroyed, lost, or incomplete works such as Sophocles’s essay “On the Chorus,” Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Won, Jane Austen’s Sanditon, and Sylvia Plath’s Double Take, which comprise what Kelly calls history’s “hypothetical library.” 2005. The Breaking Point: Hemingway, Dos Passos, and the Murder of José Robles RC 63614 by Stephen Koch read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Chronicles the deterioration of the friendship between writers Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) and John Dos Passos (1896–1970) while they witnessed the 1930s Spanish Civil War. Examines personal and ideological differences that contributed to their parting, including the political execution of Dos Passos’s friend José Robles Pazos, a suspected fascist spy. 2005. A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RC 62330 edited by Clayborne Carson and Kris Shepard read by Martin Luther King Jr. 2 cassettes Collection of eleven speeches made by King. Includes “The Birth of a New Nation,” which helped galvanize the civil rights movement, the famous “I Have a Dream,” and his final oration, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” Each speech is introduced by a well-known leader, activist, or theologian. 2001. The Curtain: An Essay in Seven Parts RC 64762 by Milan Kundera read by David Cutler 1 cassette Czech author of Testaments Betrayed (RC 43721) continues his meditations on the art of the novel. Kundera considers the historic value, revelatory nature, and cross- border influences of the genre and cites work by Broch, Cervantes, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, Kafka, Tolstoy, and others. Translated from French by Linda Asher. 2005. The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History RC 63844 by Jonathan Franzen read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Author of National Book Award winner The Corrections (RC 53073) reminisces about his conventional Mid-western childhood and New York adulthood. Discusses his participation in a Christian youth fellowship in the 1970s, bird-watching, and learning German. Provides revelations about his fiction’s real-life basis. Some strong language. 2006. Eudora Welty: A Biography RC 63162 by Suzanne Marrs read by Geoffrey Centlivre 5 cassettes English professor from Eudora Welty’s hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, unveils the untold aspects of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer’s life (1909–2001) beyond Welty’s autobiography One Writer’s Beginnings (RC 20234). Uses correspondence and archives to reveal Welty’s childhood, career, literary friends, and the loves of her life. 2005. Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her RC 63451 by Melanie Rehak read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Chronicles the history of the Nancy Drew mystery series from its 1930 creation by book mogul Edward Stratemeyer and original series writer Mildred Benson. Discusses the Stratemeyer Syndicate under daughter Harriet’s leadership and explains how the books highlight the social era in which they were written. Edgar Award. 2005. The Günter Grass Reader RC 63231 by Günter Grass read by John Horton 2 cassettes A sampling in English of the twentieth-century German writer’s essays, poems, short stories, and excerpts from novels. Includes Grass’s lecture, “To Be Continued . . . ,” delivered when he received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1999. Some strong language. 1993. Itinerary: An Intellectual Journey RC 63158 by Octavio Paz read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Final work of the Nobel laureate, who died in 1998. These autobiographical essays on politics and history are influenced by such twentieth-century events as the Mexican and Cuban revolutions and the works of writers like Trotsky and Camus. They chart the development of Paz’s political philosophy and the dynamism of historical change. 1999. The John Fante Reader RC 63303 by John Fante read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes A selection of stories, excerpts from novels, and letters by California writer John Fante (1909–1983). From Fante’s largely autobiographical work, the book’s editor, Stephen Cooper, also Fante’s biographer, chose many samples evoking the subject’s life in Los Angeles. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Lone Star Literature: From the Red River to the Rio Grande RC 61228 edited by Don Graham read by L.J. Ganser 5 cassettes Anthology of short pieces representing the diversity, scope, and complexity of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Texas. Includes over sixty essays, stories, excerpts, and memoirs by writers such as Elmer Kelton, Molly Ivins, and O. Henry. Foreword by Lonesome Dove (RC 22959) author Larry McMurtry. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Mark Twain: A Life RC 62510 by Ron Powers read by Robert Sams 7 cassettes in 2 containers Biography of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), the writer from Missouri whose pen name was Mark Twain. Discusses his life on the Mississippi River during the golden age of steamboats and his newspaper career, courtship of Olivia Langdon, financial plights, novels and letters, and tours as a literary celebrity. 2005. Melville: His World and Work RC 63940 by Andrew Delbanco read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Columbia University professor, author of Required Reading (RC 45409), examines the autobiographical aspects of Herman Melville’s work. Describes family poverty that forced Melville (1819–1891) to leave school and seek employment at age thirteen, his time at sea during his twenties, his friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne, and his posthumous fame. 2005. The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent: Selected Essays RC 63034 by Lionel Trilling read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes A collection of essays exploring and speculating on writers and literature, originally published between 1938 and 1975, the year of Trilling’s death. Includes pieces on John Dos Passos, Hemingway, Twain, Wordsworth, Keats, Isaac Babel, Robert Frost, and James Joyce, and “Why We Read Jane Austen.” 2000. Pablo Neruda: A Passion for Life RC 63250 by Adam Feinstein read by Lewis Grenville 4 cassettes British journalist pens a biography of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda (1904–1973), author of Selected Poems (RC 53952). Chronicles Neruda’s early life in his native Chile, communist beliefs, and career as a diplomat and politician, as well as his marriages and literary works. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Point to Point Navigation: A Memoir, 1964 to 2006 RC 63683 by Gore Vidal read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Octogenarian author Vidal revisits and continues the memoir begun in Palimpsest (RC 42458), reminiscing about his deceased friends, family, and lover. He also critiques his own critics and discusses politics, cinema, celebrities, and current events. Bestseller. 2006. The Prentice Hall Anthology of African American Women’s Literature RC 61904 edited by Valerie Lee read by Gail Nelson 8 cassettes in 2 containers African American women’s writings from 1746 to the twenty-first century encompass poetry, autobiography, slave narratives, letters, fiction, drama, and ballads. Themes range from growing up, poverty, and family issues to civil rights. Includes authors from Lucy Terry Prince and Phillis Wheatley to Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou. Strong language. 2006. A Reading Diary RC 64414 by Alberto Manguel read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Argentinean-born author chronicles his rereading of twelve personal literary favorites in one year in a diary that consists, he says, “of notes, reflections, impressions of travel, sketches of friends, of events public and private.” Selections include Atwood’s Surfacing (RC 33968), Cervantes’s Don Quixote (RC 57711), and Kipling’s Kim (RC 35722). 2004. Reading like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them RC 63416 by Francine Prose read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Novelist, professor, and author of A Changed Man (RC 61361) offers lessons on close reading to heighten literary appreciation and improve creative writing skills. Discusses sentence and paragraph structure, characterization, plot, and dialog, using examples from such authors as Austen, Fitzgerald, Roth, and Woolf. Includes list of recommended books. 2006. Step across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992–2002 RC 63193 by Salman Rushdie read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A decade of commentary from India native and controversial writer. Rushdie addresses issues ranging from international politics and religious intolerance to his association with the rock band U2 and his fascination with The Wizard of Oz. He also includes essays on the September 11, 2001, attacks on America. 2002. Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel RC 62472 by Jane Smiley read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the nature of the novel. Probes psychological, artistic, and moral aspects of writing, offers a novelist’s primer, and critiques one hundred books including Anna Karenina (RC 49499), Don Quixote (RC 57711), The Great Gatsby (RC 55714), and The Tale of Genji (RC 53582). 2005. A Tragic Honesty: The Life and Work of Richard Yates RC 63293 by Blake Bailey read by Dan Bloom 5 cassettes Biography of tormented twentieth-century American novelist and short-story writer Richard Yates (1926–1992), tracing his development as a literary realist while detailing his unhappy childhood in Greenwich Village and his lifelong struggles with alcoholism, tuberculosis, and manic depression. Strong language. 2003. Traveling Literary America: A Complete Guide to Literary Landmarks RC 62438 by B.J. Welborn read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Two hundred sites where influential writers lived, worked, or are remembered. Locations, organized by region, include museums, memorials, homes such as the house where Margaret Mitchell penned Gone with the Wind, and inspirational spots such as Thoreau’s Walden Pond. Provides biographical details, directions, contact information, and hours of operation. 2005. The Uncommercial Traveller RC 62550 by Charles Dickens read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Thirty-seven essays by Charles Dickens published in the weekly journal All the Year Round between 1860 and 1869. Dickens records his observations of people and places in “Travelling Abroad,” “Arcadian London,” “The Italian Prisoner,” “Bound for the Great Salt Lake,” “In the French-Flemish Country,” “Aboard Ship,” and others. 1869. The War against Cliché: Essays and Reviews, 1971–2000 RC 63244 by Martin Amis read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Selection of literary criticism and personal opinion pieces by the British author. Offers appreciations of Philip Larkin, Vladimir Nabokov, John Updike, and Elmore Leonard, and covers such topics as chess, poker, soccer, and “Masculinity and Related Questions.” Some descriptions of sex. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2001. Wodehouse: A Life RC 63323 by Robert McCrum read by Graeme Malcolm 4 cassettes Biography of British author (1881–1975), best known for his Wooster and Jeeves comedies. Incorporates Wodehouse’s writings to chronicle his family and school days, wartime internment in Germany and infamous broadcasts there, and later years of semiexile in America. 2004. The Woman at the Washington Zoo: Writings on Politics, Family, and Fate RC 62649 by Marjorie Williams read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Posthumous essays from the Washington Post and Vanity Fair columnist Marjorie Williams (1958–2005). Contains observations of the powerful social and political movers and shakers of Washington, D.C. Includes a memoir of her cancer diagnosis. Introduction by her husband Timothy Noah. 2005. World Enough and Time: The Life of Andrew Marvell RC 63308 by Nicholas Murray read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Biography of the seventeenth-century metaphysical poet and politician. Integrates the various elements of Marvell’s life—examining his Cromwellian period and his long parliamentary career as well as his role as a lyric poet. 1999. Marriage and Sex The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate RC 64174 by Gary Chapman read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Marriage counselor offers advice on affirming love to one’s partner. Chapman defines five different love languages—quality time, words of affirmation, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch—that are based on psychological disposition. Suggests ways individuals can decipher their spouse’s emotional preferences, providing examples from his own practice. Bestseller. 2004. The Mr. and Mrs. Happy Handbook: Everything I Know about Love and Marriage (with Corrections by Mrs. Doocy) RC 63394 by Steve Doocy read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Cohost of Fox and Friends news show pens a look at married life—with additional comments by his wife of twenty years. This “operator’s manual for marriage, children, and family” offers commonsense stories to help negotiate the tricky aspects of family life such as holidays with relatives. Bestseller. 2006. The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage RC 63806 by Laura Schlessinger read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In a follow-up to The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands (RC 57705), radio talk- show host and psychologist discusses the components of a happy marriage. Explains benefits of a traditional union that includes commitment and sacrifice. Uses examples from her radio program to illustrate her ideas. Bestseller. 2007. Medicine and Health After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger RC 64308 by Julie K. Silver read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Physician-director of an oncology rehabilitation program and breast cancer survivor draws on scientific data and her own personal experience to create guidelines for having a successful post-treatment experience. Discusses exercise, diet, fatigue, pain management, mental health, spirituality, relationships, and alternative medicine. Includes questions that patients should ask their physicians. 2006. Alzheimer’s Essentials: Practical Skills for Caregivers RC 62835 by Bretten C. Gordeau and Jeffrey Hillier read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Concise, comprehensive guide for caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. Discusses handling patients’ daily needs, coping with behavioral changes, and assuring proper nutrition. Also covers financial, safety, and end-of-life issues. Does not provide medical advice. Includes resources. 2005. American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer RC 63026 edited by Bernard Levin and David A. Rothenberger read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes Comprehensive guide to the physical and emotional aspects of colorectal cancer. Discusses prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment options and insurance and health care issues. Also covers choosing a doctor, working with a health care team, caregiving, and life after cancer. Includes personal stories and a foreword by Katie Couric. 2006. American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes—Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know RC 63411 by American Medical Association and Boyd E. Metzger read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Lifestyle guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes including diet, exercise, and personal care. Covers diagnosis, treatment, medication, alternative therapies, children, pregnancy, and complications. 2006. The Baby Business: How Money, Science, and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception RC 63635 by Debora L. Spar read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Professor explores the billion-dollar fertility industry made possible by advancements in medical technology. Examines economic and moral implications of reproductive services such as adoption, surrogate motherhood, sperm and egg donation, genetic engineering, cloning, and stem cell research. Supports increased government regulation to protect babies, prospective parents, and businesses. 2006. The Best You Can Be: A Teen’s Guide to Fitness and Nutrition RC 62887 by Christopher Hovius read by Erik Synnestvedt 1 cassette Guide to attaining physical and mental health through proper diet and exercise. Discusses how body image affects self-esteem. Covers nutrition and exercise basics as well as supplements, eating disorders, the risks of fad dieting, and the importance of making informed lifestyle decisions. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Beyond Cholesterol: Seven Life-Saving Heart Disease Tests That Your Doctor May Not Give You RC 62564 by Julius Torelli read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes A cardiologist, who has had a heart attack and who runs a clinic that offers conventional and holistic medicine, explains the condition of heart disease, its predictors, and seven tests that reveal problems. Includes information on medications and lifestyle changes to consider after learning test results. 2005. Biohazards: Humanity’s Battle with Infectious Disease RC 62888 by Sean M. Grady and John Tabak read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Describes the nature, growth, transmission, societal effects, and treatments of potentially dangerous, disease-causing microorganisms called biohazards. Traces outbreaks through history such as the Black Death and polio and modern threats such as anthrax, West Nile virus, and AIDS and their use in biological warfare. For senior high readers. 2006. Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes, America’s Biggest Epidemic RC 63807 by James S. Hirsch read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Former New York Times reporter with type 1 diabetes describes the social, economic, and scientific effects of the disease. Traces the history of medical treatment, the limitations of insulin therapy, and stem-cell research. Discusses how the medical and insurance establishments can impede the search for a cure. 2006. Clearing the Haze: A Teen’s Guide to Smoking-Related Health Issues RC 62936 by Joan Esherick read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Information on the serious health consequences of using tobacco, including effects on the body and brain as well as the social, emotional, and monetary costs. Analyzes the choice to smoke and describes ways to quit. For senior high readers. 2005. The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome RC 64335 by Tony Attwood read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Psychologist describes Asperger’s syndrome, its possible causes, and diagnosis. Discusses physical and emotional issues including cognitive function, sensory sensitivity, and motor and language development. Explains the logic and perspective of the person with Asperger’s. Offers suggestions for successful long-term relationships, college living, and suitable careers. Lists available resources. 2007. A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care; a Guide for Family Caregivers RC 64093 by Virginia Bell and David Troxel read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Specialists describe their philosophy—the “best friends approach”—on living with and providing good care for a family member with Alzheimer’s. Includes anecdotes that demonstrate the effectiveness of this method. Discusses the nature of the disease, communication techniques, community resources, physician involvement, activities, and psychological issues. 2002. Dying for Acceptance: A Teen’s Guide to Drug- and Alcohol-Related Health Issues RC 63008 by Joan Esherick read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains why teens choose to use drugs and alcohol recreationally and how these chemicals affect the brain. Describes health risks and consequences associated with abusing substances such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, prescription and over-the-counter medications, steroids, heroin, and club drugs like Ecstasy. For senior high and older readers. 2005. The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration; an Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed RC 63206 by Daniel L. Roberts read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Visually impaired educator and musician offers a month-by-month guide to coping with this progressive retinal disease and related conditions. Discusses causes and characteristics, strategies for slowing its progression, and treatment options. Covers lifestyle issues such as traveling, staying healthy, combating boredom and depression, and navigating daily tasks. Includes resources. 2006. The First Year: Rheumatoid Arthritis; an Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed RC 64016 by M.E.A. McNeil read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes A month-by-month guide for people learning to live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition characterized by joint inflammation. The author, who has RA, offers advice on choosing medication and alternative therapies, managing stress, exercising, building a support network, traveling, socializing, and adjusting one’s lifestyle to accommodate the condition. 2005. The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes; an Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed RC 64186 by Gretchen Becker read by Kerry Dukin 3 cassettes Updated edition of Type 2 Diabetes (RC 54748), a guide to managing blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, includes treatment options and medications available since publication of the 2001 edition. Discusses interpreting lab results, preventing complications, dealing with stress, and making lifestyle changes to cope with the disease. 2007. Flashback: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, and the Lessons of War RC 64341 by Penny Coleman read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Vietnam War widow studies the link between war-induced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide. Includes the history of PTSD and interviews with veterans’ families. Warns that a nonresponsive military system will cause the suicide rate of soldiers in Iraq to exceed that of Vietnam veterans. Some strong language. 2006. The Ghost Map: The Story of London’s Most Terrifying Epidemic—and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World RC 64203 by Steven Johnson read by John Polk 2 cassettes Chronicles the 1854 London cholera outbreak and the efforts of physician John Snow and clergyman Henry Whitehead to find its cause. Discusses Snow’s search for geographic patterns of death, which led to the contagion’s source—a contaminated water well. Examines the epidemic’s influence on waste disposal and disease control. 2006. How Doctors Think RC 64620 by Jerome Groopman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Harvard Medical School professor combines clinical anecdotes with science to conclude that physicians’ errors are caused by flaws in their thought process, not by technical mistakes. Describes how emotions—positive and negative—can affect a doctor’s decisions. Includes questions patients should ask to help their physician find a correct diagnosis. Bestseller. 2007. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More! The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals RC 62249 by Martin L. Kutscher read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes A pediatric neurologist’s guide to the treatment of neurobehavioral and neuropsychiatric problems in children—some of which may coexist. Includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, sensory integration dysfunction, tics, depression, bipolar depression, oppositional defiance, and central auditory processing disorders. 2005. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease RC 64676 by Joanne Koenig Coste read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Family therapist offers a humanistic approach to coping with Alzheimer’s and related forms of progressive dementia. Offers practical solutions for bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, spending leisure time, and handling behavior issues, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive atmosphere for the well-being of both patients and caregivers. 2003. Meeting the Challenge of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis RC 64200 by Patricia K. Coyle and June Halper read by Kerry Dukin 1 cassette Covers the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis with the goal of disease modification and symptom reduction. The neurologist and nurse authors discuss managing the symptoms with both pharmacologic and nonpharma-cologic interventions. They also deal with the social, psychological, emotional, vocational, and economic consequences of the condition. 2001. The Mold in Dr. Florey’s Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle RC 63092 by Eric Lax read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Describes how in 1940 Oxford scientists Howard Florey, Ernst Chain, and Norman Heatley developed an antibiotic wonder drug from the mold discovered by Alexander Fleming twelve years earlier. Explains penicillin’s lifesaving impact on treating infections, especially of World War II soldiers. Covers the controversy surrounding the 1945 Nobel Prize. 2004. Nightingales: The Extraordinary Upbringing and Curious Life of Miss Florence Nightingale RC 63037 by Gillian Gill read by Corrie James 5 cassettes Family history of British nurse Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), who was driven “to channel spiritual energies into social reform.” Relates the dynamics of her cultivated Victorian family, their dismay when she rejected marriage, and their support as she treated soldiers on Crimean battlefields, then returned home to live in seclusion. 2004. On Intelligence RC 62852 by Jeff Hawkins read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Computer designer of the PalmPilot explains in layman’s terms how the human brain works. Details the function of the neocortex, memory formation, and the nature of human thought. Explains why computers aren’t intelligent, but hypothesizes that intelligent machines can eventually be built. 2004. One Hundred Questions and Answers about Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide RC 64011 by Andrew S. Warner and Amy E. Barto read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Gastroenterologists answer the most common patient questions regarding two forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Includes explanations of the symptoms, diagnosis, and complications. Lists pros and cons of treatment options involving drugs, surgery, and diet. Discusses quality of life issues. 2007. Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career, and Happiness RC 62697 by Tim Murphy and Loriann Hoff Oberlin read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Examines the problem of hidden anger: its core issues, childhood origins, and adult implications. Uses case studies to illustrate the problem and offers ways to modify one’s behavior to handle situations at work, school, and home. 2005. Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams RC 63671 by Catherine A. Corman and Edward M. Hallowell read by John Haag 1 cassette Profiles seventeen adults with attention deficit disorder—ADD—who use its special qualities to achieve success. Includes biographies of political advisor James Carville, professional athletes, a police officer, a Rhodes scholar, a physician, entrepreneurs, and others. Written by authors who have children with ADD. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Protect Your Sight: How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Macular Degeneration RC 63384 by James C. Folk and Mark E. Wilkinson read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Comprehensive guide to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ophthalmologists Folk and Wilkinson describe the nature and symptoms of AMD, possible causes, and risk factors, including smoking and cardiovascular disease. They also discuss treat- ments and rehabilitation and recommend diet and lifestyle changes to help reduce chance and severity of onset. 2006. Regaining Bladder Control: What Every Woman Needs to Know RC 63140 by Rebecca G. Rogers and Shelley Kleinschmidt read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Comprehensive guide to coping with and improving urinary incontinence due to overactive bladder or physical stress. Discusses various causes; treatments such as pelvic floor exercises, dietary adjustments, physical therapy, pessaries, medication, and surgery; related problems; and useful absorbency products. Includes firsthand accounts, self-assessment worksheets, and frequently asked questions. 2006. Restless Legs Syndrome: Relief and Hope for Sleepless Victims of a Hidden Epidemic RC 63494 by Robert H. Yoakum read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Guide to coping with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a neurologic movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable leg sensations and urges to move— particularly when at rest—that can bring about discomfort and sleep deprivation. Discusses possible causes, diagnosis, treatment options, rest management, and RLS support groups. 2006. Right on Schedule: A Teen’s Guide to Growth and Development RC 63004 by Jean Ford read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Examines the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with adolescence in girls and boys. Describes what to expect during puberty, such as hair growth and acne. Explains the importance of maintaining proper hygiene. Also covers dating and sex, self-esteem issues, and peer pressure. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Stem Cells RC 64319 by Toney Allman read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Explains the science behind stem cell research and its potential for offering cures for chronic illnesses and disabilities such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, spinal- cord injuries, cancer, and Parkinson’s. Analyzes the ethical controversy over the use of embryonic stem cells. For senior high readers. 2006. Taking Care of Your Smile: A Teen’s Guide to Dental Care RC 63001 by Autumn Libal and Christopher Hovius read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains the physical and emotional importance of dental hygiene. Includes techniques for caring for your teeth and combating decay and stains by brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Examines the history of dentistry and provides information on orthodontic work like braces, porcelain veneers, and crowns. For senior high and older readers. 2005. The Three-Hour Diet: How Low-Carb Diets Make You Fat and Timing Makes You Thin RC 62004 by Jorge Cruise read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Author of Eight Minutes in the Morning (RC 55750) tells how to lose up to two pounds per week without counting calories or sacrificing carbohydrates. Explains the theory of the body’s “starvation protection mechanism” and ways to defeat it. Includes exercise tips, recipes, and testimonials. 2005. Understanding Herpes RC 63929 by Lawrence R. Stanberry read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Physician offers an overview and history of the common herpes simplex virus family that includes chicken pox, shingles, mononucleosis, roseola, Epstein-Barr, and Kaposi’s sarcoma. Concentrates on prevention, identification, treatment, and psychological impact of genital herpes. 2006. Want Fries with That? Obesity and the Supersizing of America RC 64596 by Scott Ingram read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette An examination of the social and medical consequences of overeating in America. Highlights statistics and case studies. Describes school campaigns to change youths’ eating habits and ways to lose weight using the USDA food pyramid. For senior high readers. 2005. What Do I Have to Lose? A Teen’s Guide to Weight Management RC 63003 by Elizabeth Bauchner read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Explains ways to determine one’s ideal weight according to height, body type, gender, and age. Describes the body’s method of processing food and the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Offers information on obesity health risks, eating disorders, and workout schedules. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Music Barbra: The Way She Is RC 62490 by Christopher Andersen read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes The Author of Bill and Hillary: The Marriage (RC 48856) portrays Barbra Joan Streisand as the “Brooklyn goil-made-good.” Andersen discusses Streisand’s roles as singer, movie actress, director, producer, philanthropist, political activist, and iconic artist who has won nearly every major entertainment award. Some strong language. 2006. Beneath the Underdog: His World as Composed by Mingus RC 63336 by Charles Mingus read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Jazz musician and composer Charles Mingus (1922–1979) recounts his life, from his rough beginnings in Watts, California, where he learned about jazz, women, and crime, to his music career in New York. Describes his feelings, his appetites, and his music. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1971. The Big Bands RC 61651 by George T. Simon read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Former editor-in-chief of Metronome magazine and the original drummer for the Glenn Miller orchestra tells insider accounts of bandleaders, vocalists, and instrumentalists of swing-era big bands. Profiles Count Basie, Les Brown, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, and others. Includes discography and a foreword by Frank Sinatra. 1967. Broadway: The American Musical RC 63278 by Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor read by Ray Hagen 4 cassettes This companion to the PBS series provides a comprehensive history of the Broadway musical through six distinct eras from 1893 to 2004. Detailed narrative includes excerpts from scripts, song lyrics, biographies of theater people, and interviews with stars. 2004. Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson RC 63773 by Peter Ames Carlin read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Using first-person interviews and unreleased recording-session transcriptions, former People magazine writer analyzes the life of Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson. Describes the Wilson brothers’ emotional abuse at the hands of their father, Brian’s descent into depression, and his comeback with the 2004 album Smile. Some strong language. 2006. Coming Home to Myself RC 62059 by Wynonna Judd read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Autobiography of award-winning country singer. Recalls her impoverished childhood and her sudden success singing duets with her mom, Naomi, who wrote Love Can Build a Bridge (RC 37934). Wynonna describes her personal and professional life and her continuing efforts to improve mentally, spiritually, and physically. 2005. Guitar: An American Life RC 63242 by Tim Brookes read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Commentator on National Public Radio’s Sunday Weekend Edition describes searching for his dream guitar after the instrument he’d had for twenty-two years was destroyed. Brookes relates the experience of working with luthier Rick Davis, who crafted his new instrument. Interwoven is a history of the guitar and of guitar- making. 2005. Hotel California: The True-Life Adventures of Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Mitchell, Taylor, Browne, Ronstadt, Geffen, the Eagles, and Their Many Friends RC 62950 by Barney Hoskyns read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes British music journalist highlights the singer/songwriters who dominated Southern California in the mid 1960s to the late 1970s. Describes how former hippies became millionaire superstars with help from their producers. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Killing Yourself to Live: 85 Percent of a True Story RC 62041 by Chuck Klosterman read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Writer for Spin magazine recounts his journey across America to investigate locations where rock stars died. Beginning at spots in New York City, he proceeds to the swamp where Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane crashed and the place where Kurt Cobain committed suicide, among many other sites. Strong language. 2005. Lovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams RC 62251 by Paul Hemphill read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Biography of country and western singer Hiram “Hank” Williams (1923–1953). The author, a southern native and longtime fan, traces Williams’s life from birth in Depression-era rural Alabama to death at age twenty-nine. Describes his alcoholism, health and family problems, and rise to fame playing at honkytonks. Some strong language. 2005. Mozart’s Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music RC 63587 by Jane Glover read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Conductor details composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life and music in the context of the women surrounding him, beginning with his childhood entourage of his mother, sister, and cousin. Discusses divas who performed in Mozart’s operas, including the Weber sisters, who were his wife’s family. Analyzes his operatic works. 2005. The Opera Lover’s Companion RC 63235 by Charles Osborne read by Dennis Rooney 6 cassettes Music and drama critic presents a guide to nearly two hundred of the most frequently performed operas including those by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Strauss, and other composers. Gives historical background on each composer’s career, outlines the plot, and discusses the music, staging, principal roles, and performers. 2004. Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix RC 62315 by Charles R. Cross read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes The author uses primary sources to depict the life of guitarist Jimi Hendrix (1942– 1970). Describes his poverty- stricken childhood in Seattle, years on the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” emergence on England’s music scene, success at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, and death at age twenty-seven. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans RC 63277 by Louis Armstrong read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Autobiography of jazz legend Louis Armstrong (1900–1971) chronicles his early years in New Orleans. Describes Armstrong’s home life and his foray into the music scene, playing in bars with the biggest names in New Orleans until his 1922 departure for Chicago. Includes 1986 introduction by Dan Morgenstern. 1954. Sharon Osbourne Extreme: My Autobiography RC 64103 by Sharon Osbourne read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Autobiography of British music producer, wife of hard-rocker Ozzy, and star of their family reality TV show. Sharon (born 1952) details her experiences—learning the business from her father, meeting her husband and managing his band, raising three children, and confronting obesity and cancer. Strong language. 2005. The Skills to Pay the Bills: The Story of the Beastie Boys RC 62931 by Alan Light read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Follows the career of New York rap musicians the Beastie Boys—white, Jewish teenagers who formed their band in 1981. Interviews Adam Yauch, Adam Horovitz, Mike Diamond, and colleagues to explain how they made rap popular on the mainstream music charts. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Stormy Weather: The Music and Lives of a Century of Jazzwomen RC 63576 by Linda Dahl read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Survey of women involved in the development of jazz in the United States. Chronologically discusses vocalists, family shows, instrumentalists, and all-female bands. Profiles ten performing musicians, including Willene Barton, Helen Humes, Helen Keane, and Mary Osborne, and provides in-depth interviews done between 1979 and 1981. 1984. Stravinsky: A Creative Spring; Russia and France, 1882–1934 RC 64238 by Stephen Walsh read by Mark Ashby 6 cassettes The first of a two-volume biography of twentieth-century composer Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) covers his early years in Russia and his time in Switzerland and France. Discusses his personal life, the creation and riotous 1913 reception of The Rite of Spring, and his collaboration with Diaghilev, Massine, and Balanchine. 1999. To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown; an Autobiography RC 64300 by Berry Gordy read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Berry Gordy recalls his Detroit upbringing in a tight-knit family from whom he borrowed eight-hundred dollars in 1959 to create Motown Records. Highlights his relationships with recording stars Mary Wells, the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, and others and discusses his personal life. Some strong language. 1994. The Toughest Show on Earth: My Rise and Reign at the Metropolitan Opera RC 63913 by Joseph Volpe read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Former general manager of New York City’s Metropolitan Opera describes his rise from carpenter to head of the largest opera organization in the world. Discusses the company’s history, behind-the-scenes operations, the business of culture, backstage dramas, and star performers. Highlights Volpe’s firing of diva Kathleen Battle and other controversies. 2006. U2 by U2: Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. RC 63393 by U2 read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Rock critic Neil McCormick interviews the four members of the Irish band and their manager Paul McGuinness and chronicles their rise to fame. Portrays the life of the schoolmates from Dublin, the formation of the band U2 in 1975, their tours, and the causes they support. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Wondrous Strange: The Life and Art of Glenn Gould RC 63041 by Kevin Bazzana read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Biography of acclaimed pianist Gould (1932–1982) by freelance writer with a doctorate in music. Using a decade of research and interviews with the musician’s friends and colleagues, Bazzana aims to place Gould’s performances and his opposition to convention within the context of his religious, upper middle-class Canadian childhood. 2004. The Wu-Tang Manual RC 61481 by the RZA read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes Members of the Brooklyn rap group the Wu-Tang Clan explain their philosophy of life, much of which comes from watching kung fu movies. Introduces the nine members of the band and discusses martial arts, capitalism, and comics. Includes song lyrics. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Nature and the Environment The Ancestor’s Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution RC 63302 by Richard Dawkins read by Lou Harpenau 5 cassettes Patterned after Chaucer’s tales, Dawkins’s chronicle of human evolution describes ancestor “pilgrims” in Earth’s four-billion-year continuum of organic life. Journeying backward in time and meeting at specified rendezvous points are Neanderthals, marsupials, amphibians, fungi, and dozens more. Covers genetics, heredity, sexual selection, biochemistry, and evolutionary theory and research. 2004. Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage RC 63740 by Heather Rogers read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Journalist’s exposé on household waste. Traces the history of sanitation efforts from the 1800s and details modern rubbish removal processes including collection, storage, incineration, and exportation. Discusses health and environmental hazards, the politics and limitations of recycling, and ways consumer habits and corporate imperatives exacerbate the garbage problem. 2005. High Tech Trash: Digital Devices, Hidden Toxins, and Human Health RC 63668 by Elizabeth Grossman read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Journalist examines environmental and health threats from toxic substances used in the production of high-tech electronic devices. Traces manufacturing from mines to disposal sites and outlines the effects of exposure to mishandled waste. Calls for increased legislation and includes information on proper recycling of computers and other electronics. 2006. Living Mountains: How and Why Volcanoes Erupt RC 63726 by Jacques Kornprobst and Christine Laverne read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Explains the history of volcanoes and the science of eruptions. Covers mechanical, physical, and chemical variables and facts scientists have learned about the depths of the earth. Discusses various kinds of lava and the causes of both volcanic explosions and gentler lava flows. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind RC 63017 by David Quammen read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Quammen explores myths, symbols, and traditions surrounding humans’ natural enemies: lions, tigers, bears, and crocodiles. Predicts their extinction, except in captivity, by 2150 because of habitat destruction. Suggests that their disappearance from the ecosystem will cause mankind to lose a certain perspective on its own place in the universe. Some strong language. 2003. The Path: A One-Mile Walk through the Universe RC 63013 by Chet Raymo read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Author of An Intimate Look at the Night Sky (RC 57521) describes his daily stroll to the Massachusetts college where he teaches physics and astronomy. Raymo’s enlightening commute, which illuminates the landscape’s multifaceted history and nature, becomes not just a walk but “a thread that ties one human life and the universe together.” 2003. Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey—The Sweet Liquid Gold That Seduced the World RC 62617 by Holley Bishop read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Explores the lore and natural history of bees and their delicious product. The author, a honey aficionado, interweaves a description of the culture of bees with a personal account of establishing her own hives. Discusses her three-year apprenticeship with commercial beekeeper Donald Smiley. Includes interviews with Bishop and Smiley. 2005. Silent Snow: The Slow Poisoning of the Arctic RC 64219 by Marla Cone read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Environmental journalist describes five Arctic countries where communities are heavily exposed to toxic pollutants called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Praises the traditional survival skills and technologies of Arctic inhabitants and chronicles the damage inflicted on wildlife by the spreading of contaminants around the globe. 2005. The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise RC 62650 by Michael Grunwald read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes History of the Everglades ecosystem from its natural beginnings to later environmental destruction and eventual restoration projects. Describes the marsh’s containment by developers and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and efforts to protect it by Marjory Stoneman Douglas and others. Compares the 1928 hurricane to 2005’s Katrina. 2006. Thin Ice: Unlocking the Secrets of Climate in the World’s Highest Mountains RC 63622 by Mark Bowen read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Physicist recounts his research expeditions with climatologist Lonnie Thompson, who seeks to understand global warming by analyzing ice-core samples from equatorial mountain glaciers. Bowen describes the grueling work done on South America’s Sajama and Africa’s Kilimanjaro mountains, the snows of which Thompson claims will disappear in fifteen years. 2005. Unstoppable Global Warming: Every Fifteen Hundred Years RC 64439 by S. Fred Singer and Dennis T. Avery read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Authors contend that global warming is part of a natural, sun-driven climate cycle and is not caused by greenhouse gases. They present physical evidence, including seabed sediment and ancient tree rings, that indicates cyclical warming and cooling trends and insist humans should instead fear the next big ice age. 2007. Wave of Destruction: The Stories of Four Families and History’s Deadliest Tsunami RC 62331 by Erich Krauss read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Relief worker documents the experiences of four Thai families before and after the December 2004 tsunami that devastated coastlines along the Indian Ocean and killed as many as 250,000 people. Records the families’ harrowing accounts of survival, search for the missing, and struggle to rebuild their homes and lives. 2006. The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth RC 63586 by Tim Flannery read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Conservationist and author of Eternal Frontier (RC 53992) explores the history and possible impact of global warming. Notes phenomena such as melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and increasing instances of extreme weather and predicts their future effects on global climate. Urges a transition to carbon-free fuels to reduce air pollution. 2005. The Occult Ghosts among Us: True Stories of Spirit Encounters RC 64147 by Leslie Rule read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Firsthand accounts of eerie visitations and paranormal experiences, based on interviews with psychics, parapsychologists, historians, and witnesses as well as extensive archival research. Includes reports of hauntings of amusement parks, hotels, and private houses by human and animal spirits. Foreword by crime writer Ann Rule, the author’s mother. 2004. Insight: Case Files from the Psychic World RC 64019 by Sylvia Browne read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Browne, a psychic, commemorates fifty years of readings by discussing the world history of psychics and her own family legacy. Presents numerous cases from her clients, who attest to her accuracy and assistance in sorting out their lives, whether it be about love, the deceased, or crimes. Bestseller. 2006. Philosophy Cogito, Ergo Sum: The Life of René Descartes RC 63305 by Richard Watson read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Biography of the seventeenth-century French philosopher who pioneered work in metaphysics and mathematics, while also investigating optics, medicine, and psychology. Portrays the private aspects of this public figure whose principles of deductive reasoning continue to inform modern philosophical thought. 2002. The Dream of Reason: A History of Western Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance RC 63050 by Anthony Gottlieb read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Using primary sources, the executive editor of the Economist interprets the evolution of Western philosophy for over a thousand years. Questioning the conventional wisdom of standard histories of philosophy, Gottlieb offers insights into various thinkers’ themes, beliefs, and values and draws attention to the cultural contexts of their work. 2000. Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction RC 62440 by Eugenie C. Scott read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Director of an evolution advocacy group surveys the evolution versus creation debate. Examines the scientific, religious, educational, political, historical, and legal aspects of the controversy through articles, essays, and court cases for and against each side. Highlights topics like the teaching of intelligent design and the transitional fossil record. 2004. Happiness: A History RC 64279 by Darrin M. McMahon read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Historian traces the development of the concept of happiness in Western thought from antiquity to the twenty-first century. Draws on classic works to chronicle the idea’s evolution from one of elusive prosperity and divine favor to one of earthly entitlement. Discusses Judeo-Christian influences and modern discontent. 2006. Memory, History, Forgetting RC 63149 by Paul Ricoeur read by Bill Wallace 6 cassettes Philosophical examination of the reciprocal relationship between remembering and forgetting and the consequences for individuals as they perceive historical experience and compose historical narratives. Discusses ethical ramifications of modern events while taking into account relevant texts from such philosophers as Aristotle, Plato, Descartes, and Kant. Kluge Prize. 2004. The Secret RC 63764 by Rhonda Byrne read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Author draws on literature, religion, and philosophy to demonstrate the power of positive thinking and the laws of attraction. Profiles twenty-four people—doctors, authors, ministers, teachers, and entrepreneurs—who offer advice on applying the “secret” to all aspects of life to overcome challenges and find success and happiness. Bestseller. 2006. Poetry The Aeneid RC 64204 by Virgil read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Epic Latin poem composed by Virgil during the last ten years of his life, 29 to 19 B.C.E. Beginning with the legend of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who founded a settlement in Italy, celebrates the Roman Empire’s expansion and the achievements of Emperor Augustus. Verse translation by Robert Fagles. 2006. The Best American Poetry, 2005 RC 62016 edited by Paul Muldoon read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning poet presents seventy-five of the year’s outstanding poems, many of which juxtapose the extraordinary with the mundane. Includes Stephen Dunn’s “Five Roses in the Morning” and works by John Ashbery, Jane Hirshfield, Adrienne Rich, W.D. Snodgrass, Charles Wright, and others. 2005. The Best American Poetry, 2006 RC 63402 edited by Billy Collins read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Former U.S. Poet Laureate and author of Sailing Alone around the Room (RC 53069) presents seventy-five poems chosen for their depth, voice, and “sense of journey.” Includes Robert Hass’s “The Problem of Describing Color,” Charles Simic’s “House of Cards,” and Liz Rosenberg’s “The Other Woman’s Point of View.” 2006. Between the Lines: A History of Poetry in Letters, 1962–2002 RC 64139 edited by Joseph Parisi and Stephen Young read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Continues the exchanges between poet and editor and the cultural commentary begun in Dear Editor: A History of Poetry in Letters; the First Fifty Years, 1912–1962 (RC 57744). The almost five hundred letters from A.R. Ammons, John Ashbery, Elizabeth Bishop, Billy Collins, Allen Ginsberg, Seamus Heaney, Maxine Kumin, and Karl Shapiro, among others, cover their work, private lives, and opinions. 2006. Collected Poems, 1943–2004 RC 63295 by Richard Wilbur read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes A comprehensive collection of the award-winning poet’s works, spanning sixty years. Contains seventeen previously published books of poetry, translations and prose works, children’s verse, and fifteen new poems, never before published. 2004. The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense RC 61260 by Edward Lear read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Collected limericks and whimsical rhymes of the British writer Edward Lear (1812– 1888). Includes “The Owl and the Pussy-cat,” “The Jumblies,” and “The Scroobious Pip.” 2001. Finders Keepers: Selected Prose, 1971–2001 RC 63309 by Seamus Heaney read by Terry Donnelly 4 cassettes Essays, articles, and lectures from three decades by Irish poet and Nobel laureate. Heaney reflects on his career, asking, “How should a poet properly live and write? What is his relationship to be to his own voice, his own place, his literary heritage, and the contemporary world?” 2002. The Garden Thrives: Twentieth-Century African American Poetry RC 63325 edited by Clarence Major read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Editor of Calling the Wind: Twentieth-Century African American Short Stories (RC 39164) compiles poetry reflecting the African American experience from the early 1900s through the Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement to the mid-1990s. Features ninety-nine poets including Paul Laurence Dunbar, Rita Dove, Langston Hughes, and Alice Walker. 1996. Good Poems for Hard Times RC 62393 selected by Garrison Keillor read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Anthology of 185 poems by American and British poets from John Donne and William Blake to Carl Sandburg and Charles Simic. Selected by Keillor from works he recited on the public radio show The Writer’s Almanac. Companion to Good Poems (RC 57059). 2005. Hour of Freedom: American History in Poetry RC 57865 compiled by Milton Meltzer read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette An anthology of popular poems, hymns, and speeches celebrating the United States from colonial times to the twentieth century. Includes favorites by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Sandburg, Walt Whitman, and others. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Men in the Off Hours RC 63145 by Anne Carson read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette A collection of short poems and prose essays. Carson draws on her classical training in Greek and Latin, mingling literary figures of the past—Sappho, Catullus, and Thucydides—with such modern personalities as Russian poet Anna Akhmatova and writer Virginia Woolf. Creates unusual juxtapositions of culture, time, and personality. 2000. Mistress Bradstreet: The Untold Life of America’s First Poet RC 63623 by Charlotte Gordon read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Biography of Anne Dudley Bradstreet (died 1672). Describes the 1630 arrival in Massachusetts of Puritan Simon Bradstreet’s eighteen-year-old wife and her transformation into a frontier woman, mother, and determined writer. Conveys the physical and mental challenges she confronted in establishing a new colony and becoming a published poet. 2005. Naming Our Destiny: New and Selected Poems RC 63312 by June Jordan read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Poetry collection from Jordan’s three previous books spanning 1958 to 1984, with new poems through 1989. Expresses her impassioned response to injustice and oppression in world politics as well as in her personal sphere. Some violence and some strong language. 1989. Saving Lives: Poems RC 63304 by Albert Goldbarth read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Poetry exploring the many ways people try to save others’ lives and their own. One way, through reading, is celebrated in the opening poem, “Library”—an homage to the variety and uses of books. Some strong language. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2001. Selected Poems, 1947–1995 RC 64404 by Allen Ginsberg read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997) presents a half century of verse in a variety of forms and themes including the political, sexual, devotional, and spiritual. Contains selections from Howl, Kaddish, The Fall of America, Plutonian Ode, White Shroud, and others. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. Sweetbitter Love RC 64043 by Sappho read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Presents the extant poetry of Sappho, who was born in the seventh century B.C.E. on the island of Lesbos. Poems of love, heartache, and passion, translated from the original Greek by Willis Barnstone. Includes commentary by writers from the ancient world and an introduction and notes by Barnstone. 2006. Tom Thomson in Purgatory RC 64848 by Troy Jollimore read by Roy Avers 1 cassette This award-winning debut poetry collection is introduced by Billy Collins, who says it “falls gracefully into the American tradition of the extended persona poem.” Diverse poetic formats portray Tom Thomson, while others in From the Boy Scout Manual can stand alone. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2006. The Voice at 3:00 A.M.: Selected Late and New Poems RC 63320 by Charles Simic read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Award-winning American poet offers selections spanning two decades of work from previously published collections, as well as nineteen new pieces. “Crazy about Her Shrimp” describes the pleasures of lovers cooking together in the kitchen. Some strong language. 2003. Psychology and Self-Help The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday Struggles into Everyday Greatness RC 63609 by Paul G. Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Stoltz, director of the Global Resilience Project, and Weihenmayer, the blind author of Touch the Top of the World (RC 51505), team up to offer their seven principles for taking on adversity and converting life’s difficulties into fuel for achievement, resilience, and happiness. 2006. The Black Veil: A Memoir with Digressions RC 62036 by Rick Moody read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes Award-winning author of Garden State (RC 38568) and Demonology (RC 52304) recalls his descent into clinical depression. He explores his paternal heritage, seeking genetic clues to the origins of his illness and traces of a troubled presumptive ancestor said to have inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil.” Some strong language. 2002. Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences RC 62729 by Susan Blackmore read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Psychologist examines psychological, biological, and medical aspects of death and dying. Evaluates two theories behind near-death experiences (NDEs): the afterlife hypothesis, which contends NDEs are the soul’s glimpse of the afterlife, and the dying brain hypothesis, which posits that NDEs are chemical and physiological in origin. 1993. The Female Brain RC 64048 by Louann Brizendine read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Neuropsychiatrist examines the structure, function, and chemistry of a woman’s brain and their effects on her thought processes, mood, and behavior. Using case studies and clinical research, the author describes the differences between male and female brains and the role hormones play during each phase of a woman’s life. 2006. Opening Skinner’s Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the Twentieth Century RC 63196 by Lauren Slater read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Psychologist relates ten significant twentieth-century studies, including those of neo- behaviorist B.F. Skinner, social psychologist Stanley Milgram, and psychiatric experimentalist David Rosenhan. Describes researchers’ personalities and investigative methods. Addresses issues such as free will, obedience to authority, mental illness, addiction, and the ethics of conducting tests on living beings. 2004. The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes RC 63514 by William Ury read by William Ury 2 cassettes The author of Getting to Peace (RC 51528) offers advice on how to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Suggests techniques to use to achieve a win-win solution without alienating people at work or at home. 2007. Secrets of the Soul: A Social and Cultural History of Psychoanalysis RC 63202 by Eli Zaretsky read by Dan Bloom 4 cassettes Professor describes the evolution of psychoanalysis from Freud through the twentieth century. Considers major practitioners including Wilhelm Reich, Karen Horney, and Melanie Klein and their schools of thought. Asserts that “psychoanalysis permanently transformed the ways in which ordinary men and women throughout the world understand themselves and one another.” 2004. You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk about Life after the Loss of a Parent RC 63605 by Lynne B. Hughes read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Founder of a cost-free bereavement camp shares her experience of being orphaned at a young age, and teens from her facility discuss their feelings about the death of a loved one. Explains the stages of grief and ways to cope. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Religion At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy RC 63435 by Frederica Mathewes-Green read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Pastor’s wife and author of Facing East (RC 62918) describes the religious journey that led her to convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church—a faith dating back to 1054 A.D. Relates the liturgy to her life experiences and provides a user’s guide to a first visit to an Orthodox church. 1999. Augustine: A New Biography RC 62607 by James J. O’Donnell read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Professor of classics at Georgetown University reexamines the life of Augustine (354–430 C.E.), taking into account writings discovered in the late twentieth century. Rethinks Augustine’s earlier works in light of letters and sermons he wrote while serving as priest and bishop in Hippo during his last years. 2005. The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points toward God RC 64415 by Lee Strobel read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Former Chicago Tribune editor and author of Experiencing the Passion of Jesus (RC 58003) probes the fields of cosmology, physics, biochemistry, and genetics for support of intelligent design. Strobel accepts Darwin’s evolutionary explanations for small-scale biological variations but attributes to divine creation the extraordinary complexity of the universe. 2004. A Continual Feast: Words of Comfort and Celebration, Collected by Father Tim RC 62403 compiled by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (RC 61575). 2005. The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason RC 62053 by Sam Harris read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes An analysis of the clash between reason and faith in the modern era of weapons of mass destruction. Argues organized religion is illogical, without proof, and therefore divisive and dehumanizing. Explains that respect for evidence and rational discourse promoting peaceful cooperation are paramount for survival. 2004. Escape RC 64978 by Carolyn Jessop and Laura Palmer read by Ann Marie Lee 3 cassettes Author describes her life in a fundamentalist religious community, fifteen-year marriage to a decades-older polygamist, enforced subservience, and 2003 escape from both with her eight children. Discusses her cooperation with the Utah attorney general that led to the arrest of the group’s leader, Warren Jeffs. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Essential Talmud RC 64273 by Adin Steinsaltz read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Rabbi presents an overview of the beliefs, attitudes, and customs associated with the Talmud, the sacred Jewish text that he calls “a book of holy intellectualism.” Presents the Talmud’s history, methodology, and structure and content, including Jewish law regarding diet, crime, marriage, divorce, prayers, and festivals. 2006. Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy RC 62918 by Frederica Mathewes-Green read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Columnist’s affectionate account of her conversion to Christian Orthodoxy with her husband Gary, an ordained priest. Describes how, troubled by the direction of the Episcopal faith, they helped start a small mission church in Maryland. Chronicles a year of devotional practices, holiday traditions, worship services, and social activities. 1997. Falun Gong: The End of Days RC 63942 by Maria Hsia Chang read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette American professor discusses the origins, history, and politics of the Chinese spiritual movement Falun Gong. Chang describes the sect’s belief in reincarnation, UFOs, and the end of the world and explains the Chinese government’s campaign against the movement, which it calls a doomsday cult. 2004. From the Hood to the Hill: A Story of Overcoming RC 64514 by Barry C. Black read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Autobiography of African American U.S. Senate chaplain and retired navy rear admiral. Black describes growing up in a Baltimore housing project and finding his way to spirituality and success. Shares lessons he learned about faith, love, and family and the importance of hard work, leadership, social responsibility, and prayer. 2006. The God Delusion RC 64503 by Richard Dawkins read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Atheist professor at Oxford University asserts that religion has caused harm to society by increasing intolerance. Discusses the roots of religion and morality. Uses scientific theory to cast doubts on the existence of a supreme being and the theory of intelligent design. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything RC 64651 by Christopher Hitchens read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Journalist and atheist argues a philosophical case against religious faith. Scrutinizes sacred Talmudic, Koranic, and Biblical texts and highlights the historical role of religion in war and despotic regimes. Hitchens calls for a renewed Enlightenment centered on scientific inquiry, secular ethics, literature, and an end to sexual repression. Bestseller. 2007. The Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos RC 62687 edited by Rodolphe Kasser and Gregor Wurst read by Bob Moore 1 cassette National Geographic Society publication of a restored third- or fourth-century Gnostic, Coptic manuscript discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Text translation portrays Judas Iscariot as a disciple who obeys Jesus’s request to betray him. Essays explain the historical and religious context of the papyrus codex. Bestseller. 2006. A History of the Jews in the Modern World RC 61983 by Howard M. Sachar read by Suzanne Toren 9 cassettes in 2 containers Professor Emeritus at George Washington University presents an extensive overview of Jewish history between the seventeenth and twenty-first centuries. Discusses the era of pogroms, the Holocaust, political Zionism, Jewish life in America, and the rise of modern anti-Semitism. Updated edition of The Course of Modern Jewish History (RC 28088). 2005. The Jesus Family Tomb: The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change History RC 64405 by Simcha Jacobovici and Charles Pellegrino read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Film director Jacobovici and archaeologist Pellegrino, author of Unearthing Atlantis (RC 35393), chronicle their investigation of a first-century Jewish tomb in Jerusalem containing ossuaries—one inscribed “Jesus, son of Joseph.” Using statistical and physical evidence and scripture clues, the authors speculate on Jesus’s life, death, and relationships. Foreword by James Cameron. 2007. Jesus of Nazareth: From Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration RC 64444 by Pope Benedict XVI read by Don Leslie 3 cassettes Pope Benedict pens a biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. The pope shares his understanding of Jesus of Nazareth as the central figure of Christianity, who brought God to Earth along with faith, hope, and love. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2007. Jonathan Edwards: A Life RC 63299 by George M. Marsden read by Bill Wallace 5 cassettes Biography of New England theologian and pastor Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), famed for his sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Using previously unpublished writings, Marsden examines the Calvinistic thinker’s role in colonial religious and social movements and the tension between his exclusivist Christianity and American pluralistic life. 2003. The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed RC 64481 by Bart D. Ehrman read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Biblical historian and author of Misquoting Jesus (RC 61941) chronicles the 1970s discovery and subsequent restoration and translation of the gospel of Judas, Jesus’s disciple who allegedly betrayed him to authorities. Compares this text’s details about Judas and his role in Jesus’s death to portrayals in the New Testament. 2006. Patches of Godlight: Father Tim’s Favorite Quotes RC 61575 by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Collection of favorite quotes and passages that have a special meaning for fictional Father Tim. They are drawn from the works of poets, humorists, clerics, philosophers, and others. Companion to A Continual Feast (RC 62403). 2001. Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity RC 63840 by Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Interpretation of The Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos (RC 62687), discovered in Egypt in the 1970s and published by the National Geographic Society in 2006. Authors examine the text’s explanation of the actions of Jesus’s followers and Judas’s betrayal. 2007. Restless Souls: The Making of American Spirituality RC 62543 by Leigh Eric Schmidt read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Princeton professor traces the development of spirituality in the United States from Puritan times to the twenty-first century. Portrays the transcendentalists, spiritualists, mystics, Quakers, Unitarians, New Age thinkers, and followers of Eastern religions. Describes the beliefs of Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and others. 2005. The Rosary: Prayer Comes Round RC 62121 by Garry Wills read by Peter Johnson 1 cassette The author of Why I Am a Catholic (RC 54804) traces the history of the rosary as prayer beads and analyzes each of its elements including the four prayers and the mysteries associated with it. Discusses the biblical scriptures behind the rosary and the human need for contemplation. 2005. The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man RC 63219 by Abraham Joshua Heschel read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette Rabbi Heschel discusses the nature and celebration of Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. Heschel’s thesis is that Judaism is a religion of time, not space, and that the Sabbath is a day for the “detachment from things and practical affairs, as well as of attachment to the spirit.” 1951. Santería: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America RC 63887 by Miguel A. De La Torre read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Professor of religion introduces the history, legends, rituals, and oracles of the Afro- Cuban religion in which he was raised. Explains the popularity and influence of Santería, which originated in the 1500s when Spanish slave traders brought the West African Yoruba people to the Catholic colony of Cuba. 2004. Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense RC 63581 by N.T. Wright read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes British bishop provides a step-by-step description of Christianity’s basic teachings. Examines the role of faith in daily life and the fundamental desires for justice, spirituality, relationships, and beauty. Discusses belief in God, the Church’s purpose, and what it means to follow Jesus as part of a divine plan. 2006. The Sword of the Prophet: Islam; History, Theology, Impact on the World RC 61980 by Serge Trifkovic read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Journalist contends Islam is not “a religion of peace” but one of “violence and cruelty.” Analyzes Islamic theology and practice set forth by teachings of the prophet Muhammad (born circa 570) and the Koran to demonstrate the historical roots of jihad and Islamic militancy. Foreword by Ambassador James Bissett. 2002. Teen Spirit: One World, Many Paths; Your Guide to Spirituality and Religion RC 63005 by Paul B. Raushenbush read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Pastor answers young people’s questions about religion to help promote interfaith understanding. Focuses on the basic teachings and traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, discussing each religion’s viewpoint on various topics such as tattooing, piercing, premarital sex, drugs, and alcohol. For senior high and older readers. 2004. What Paul Meant RC 63893 by Garry Wills read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Following his book What Jesus Meant (RC 62385), Pulitzer Prize-winner Wills turns to the apostle Paul as the most reliable witness to the historical Jesus and his mission. Views the New Testament Book of Acts as historically flawed and reassesses the seven epistles attributed to Paul. 2006. Science and Technology The Best American Science Writing, 2006 RC 63456 edited by Atul Gawande read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Annual collection featuring twenty-one wide-ranging articles deemed “interesting to scientists and nonscientists alike.” Richard Preston describes his journey to the giant redwood tree canopy while Michael Chorost recounts his efforts to reengineer his cochlear implant. Other topics include human longevity, bird flu, global warming, and Pluto’s demotion to asteroid. 2006. Blind Watchers of the Sky: The People and Ideas That Shaped Our View of the Universe RC 64345 by Rocky Kolb read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Cosmologist surveys the history of astronomy since the sixteenth century. Examines the work of Tycho, Kepler, Newton, Galileo, and others, emphasizing the processes behind their discoveries, which Kolb believes demonstrate the “triumph of the human spirit and imagination” rather than the development of a scientific field. 1996. Darwin on Trial RC 64436 by Phillip E. Johnson read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Berkeley law professor scrutinizes the evidence for the basis of Darwin’s theories of natural selection and evolution and finds it unconvincing. Critiques Stephen Jay Gould and other Darwin proponents. Defends the concept of creationism as a comparable theory of the origin of the universe. 1993. Extreme Measures: The Dark Visions and Bright Ideas of Francis Galton RC 63629 by Martin Brookes read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Portrait of English scientist and eugenics founder Sir Francis Galton (1822–1911). Explores Galton’s life, work, character, and lifelong battle with mental illness. Discusses how Galton sought to advance human progress by applying his cousin Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution and natural selection to human development and genetics. 2004. Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics; the History of the Explosive That Changed the World RC 63136 by Jack Kelly read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Chronicles the evolution and cultural impact of the ancient propellant made from a volatile mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. Traces gunpowder’s nine-hundred- year history from its tenth-century invention in China to its peak military use in Europe and America and its eventual replacement by modern synthetic explosives. 2004. The Magic Furnace: The Search for the Origins of Atoms RC 63093 by Marcus Chown read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Chronicles discoveries behind the search for the origins of atoms, the building blocks of matter. Provides scientific background and explores the interplay of two theories, concluding that atoms not only were formed by the big bang but also were forged in stars and ejected into space. 2001. Mirror Mirror: A History of the Human Love Affair with Reflection RC 63023 by Mark Pendergrast read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Historian who wrote For God, Country, and Coca-Cola (RC 37911) traces the significance of reflective surfaces from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Surveys the social, religious, artistic, and literary applications of mirrors and details their scientific use. 2003. One Hundred One Things Everyone Should Know about Science RC 64342 by Dia L. Michels and Nathan Levy read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Poses quiz questions about biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and general science that are applicable in everyday life. Sequentially numbered answers repeat the question and provide an explanation. Topics include the human body, animals, weather, history of science, and definitions of scientific terms. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, One Hundred Years of Music, Machines, and Money RC 58582 by Mark Coleman read by Eric Synnestvedt 2 cassettes New York City journalist examines the recording industry from the start in the 1900s to 2004. Describes its growth, personalities, and intrigues as it evolved from Edison’s cylinder to twenty-first-century technology and musical format. Explores the quagmire of computer-based advancements that have prompted numerous legal battles. 2003. Programming the Universe: A Quantum Computer Scientist Takes On the Cosmos RC 64366 by Seth Lloyd read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes MIT mechanical engineering professor interprets the universe as a quantum computer that processes information stored on atoms to construct the cosmos according to the laws of physics. Lloyd uses quantum mechanics to explain theories such as thermodynamics, chaos, and the emergence of complex life. 2006. Reluctant Genius: Alexander Graham Bell and the Passion for Invention RC 63885 by Charlotte Gray read by Kerry Dukin 3 cassettes Biography of Alexander Graham Bell (1847–1922), inventor of the telephone and champion of the deaf. Discusses his temperament; creativity; marriage to Mabel Hubbard, who was deaf; family life; and friendship with Helen Keller. Covers his many inventions, years living in Washington, D.C., and association with the National Geographic Society. 2006. Solving Crimes with Physics RC 64138 by William Hunter read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Discusses procedures used to examine crime-scene evidence and investigate ways to connect an individual to a crime. Explains the technological advances that enable scientists to use physical evidence and the principles of gravity, motion, and energy to analyze a violent incident. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. A World on Fire: A Heretic, an Aristocrat, and the Race to Discover Oxygen RC 62938 by Joe Jackson read by Dennis Rooney 3 cassettes Describes the near-simultaneous eighteenth-century discovery of oxygen by two scientific rivals, Englishman Joseph Priestley and Frenchman Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier. Focuses on their research and its implications for the new science of chemistry. Outlines the political and social events that forced Priestley to flee England and sent Lavoisier to the guillotine. 2005. Social Sciences Above Us Only Sky RC 62545 by Marion Winik read by Aimee Jolson 2 cassettes Author Marion Winik, a commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered, presents essays and articles on the struggle to find meaning from her life experiences. In the title piece, Winik recalls being twenty-two and infatuated with her best friend’s boyfriend. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All Its Moods RC 62333 by Michael Wex read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes A Yiddish-speaking professor and translator examines the features of Jewish life and faith that contributed to the development of Yiddish over the past thousand years. Covers subjects such as food, sex, death, kvetching (complaining), and humor to provide the context for understanding colorful Yiddish words, idioms, expressions, and metaphors. 2005. Conversation: A History of a Declining Art RC 63879 by Stephen Miller read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Chronicles the culture of discourse in Western civilization from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Explores perspectives of writers and philosophers including Plato, Jonathan Swift, and Virginia Woolf. Credits religion and commerce with initially fostering discourse and blames technology for the decline of conversation in America. Some strong language. 2006. Drugs 101: An Overview for Teens RC 62899 by Margaret O. Hyde and John F. Setaro read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Examines physical, psychological, social, and legal effects of illicit drug use and discusses the legalization debate. Summarizes the characteristics of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, club drugs, prescription medications, inhalants, and other substances. Includes information and resources on prevention, treatment, and helping a friend cope. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Eldercare Handbook: Difficult Choices, Compassionate Solutions RC 63152 by Stella Mora Henry read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Long-term care specialist’s advice on navigating the emotional and logistical aspects of caring for aging loved ones. Covers recognizing and managing dementia, coping with denial and changing family roles, avoiding caregiver burnout, transitioning to an assisted living facility, and handling legal and financial matters such as Medicare and Medicaid. 2006. Enough: The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements, and Culture of Failure That Are Undermining Black America—and What We Can Do about It RC 63947 by Juan Williams read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes NPR correspondent builds upon Bill Cosby’s controversial 2004 speech to address problems within the African American community. Blames pervasive economic, education, and crime woes on negative role models and self-defeating behavior. Criticizes as misguided the efforts of black leaders, and urges a return to traditional values. Some strong language. 2006. Enrique’s Journey RC 62628 by Sonia Nazario read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist expands on her Los Angeles Times articles about immigrants traveling from Central America to the United States. Follows the harrowing journey of seventeen-year-old Honduran Enrique who, feeling abandoned, tried to rejoin his mother, who had been in America for more than a decade. Violence. 2006. Fade: My Journeys in Multiracial America RC 63946 by Elliott Lewis read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Biracial freelance broadcaster, formerly with CNN, explores the concept of race in America. Interviews other multiracial individuals to study the evolving perceptions of race. Examines the effects of generational differences and life experiences on racial identity. Strong language. 2006. Falun Gong: The End of Days RC 63942 by Maria Hsia Chang read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette American professor discusses the origins, history, and politics of the Chinese spiritual movement Falun Gong. Chang describes the sect’s belief in reincarnation, UFOs, and the end of the world and explains the Chinese government’s campaign against the movement, which it calls a doomsday cult. 2004. A Gospel of Shame: Children, Sexual Abuse, and the Catholic Church RC 62836 by Frank Bruni and Elinor Burkett read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Award-winning journalists analyze the breadth and implications of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests and the Church’s response. Documents scores of cases and addresses possible root causes, including the Church’s secretive, hierarchical structure and institutional celibacy. Updated edition of investigation first published in 1993. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns RC 62897 by S. Beth Atkin read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Accounts of positive or negative encounters with guns at home, on the streets, and through organizations. Eighteen-year-old Todd Endsley describes learning to shoot at a 4-H club. Sixteen-year-old Adam Galvan recalls accidentally shooting himself in the face when he was twelve. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. House Thinking: A Room-by-Room Look at How We Live RC 63728 by Winifred Gallagher read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Explores—room by room—the influence of home design on our moods, thinking, and actions. Examines historical American homes, including Jefferson’s Monticello, for cultural behavior and technological progress. Discusses the modern shift to the great-room concept, the role television and computers play on the domestic scene, and the McMansion effect. 2006. Hunger: An Unnatural History RC 62824 by Sharman Apt Russell read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Examines the biological, psycho-emotional, political, and cultural aspects of hunger. Describes the experience of going without food for eighteen to thirty-six hours and for a week and longer. Discusses the differences between fasting, famine, and starvation. Considers ways to end world hunger. 2005. Is Bill Cosby Right? Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind? RC 62585 by Michael Eric Dyson read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Professor rebuts Bill Cosby’s 2004 NAACP speech criticizing indigent African Americans. Dyson discusses racism, crime, family, education, self-identity, and other factors that may contribute to the actions of the poor and defends the culture of the lower classes. Some strong language. 2005. Living Well in a Nursing Home: Everything You and Your Folks Need to Know RC 63186 by Lynn Dickinson and Xenia Vosen read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Guide for the elderly and their caregivers to evaluating long-term care options. Focuses on the positive aspects of assisted living. Offers strategies for selecting an appropriate facility and making the most of one’s stay by managing conflicts, working with staff, and staying healthy and active. Includes resources. 2006. Murder in Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance RC 63462 by Ian Buruma read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Reporter describes returning to his Dutch homeland after the November 2004 murder of film director Theo van Gogh by a second-generation Muslim to examine the crime’s social implications. Buruma presents interviews of alienated Muslims and van Gogh’s friends to explore divisions in Dutch culture. Strong language and some violence. 2006. The Naked Woman: A Study of the Female Body RC 62720 by Desmond Morris read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Zoologist presents the biological aspects of female anatomy—hair, eyes, mouth, breasts, legs, and feet. Discusses how human societies have sought to modify and embellish certain attributes using implants, tattoos, body piercing, cosmetics, false fingernails, and circumcision among other ways. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. One Nation, Uninsured: Why the U.S. Has No National Health Insurance RC 63896 by Jill Quadagno read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Sociologist traces the history of health-care reform from the early 1900s to the Clinton era. Discusses opposition efforts led by physicians, insurance companies, and other stakeholders to keep the system private. Contends universal coverage will be achieved only when viewed as “a social right, not a consumer product.” 2005. Oracle Bones: A Journey between China’s Past and Present RC 63556 by Peter Hessler read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Foreign correspondent and author of River Town (RC 53238) portrays the interaction of China with the West through the personal accounts of ordinary Chinese people, including a factory worker, a teacher, archaeologists, an emigrant to the United States, some of Hessler’s former students, and the late scholar Chen Mengjia. 2006. Sex the Measure of All Things: A Life of Alfred C. Kinsey RC 63033 by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes Analyzes the study of human sexuality conducted by bisexual entomologist Alfred Kinsey at Indiana University beginning in the 1930s. Discusses Kinsey’s personal and scientific background and his publication of Sexual Behavior in the Human Male (RC 16493) and a later female study (RC 16503). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships RC 63894 by Daniel Goleman read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes The author reports on studies of human relationships and concludes that people are hardwired to interact with others. Posits that social relationships help mold human biology. Presents findings from the emerging field of social neuroscience. Discusses marriage, sex, autism, and more. Companion to Emotional Intelligence (RC 41511). 2006. The Territorial Imperative: A Personal Inquiry into the Animal Origins of Property and Nations RC 62742 by Robert Ardrey read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes (Reissue) Playwright and anthropologist contends that humanity’s tendency to claim an area of space is “a consequence not of human choice but of evolutionary inheritance.” Demonstrates ways people display territorial behaviors similar to those of wild animals. Also discusses the impact of territoriality on family loyalties, morality, sex, and war. 1966. Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations . . . One School at a Time RC 64285 by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin read by Peter Ganim 3 cassettes Award-winning journalist Relin describes the mission of American humanitarian Greg Mortenson, who established the Central Asia Institute and built schools throughout Taliban-ruled lands. Discusses his childhood in Tanzania and a failed 1993 attempt to climb K2, which resulted in a promise to the Pakistani villagers who saved his life. 2006. Understanding Arabs: A Guide for Modern Times RC 62221 by Margaret K. Nydell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Linguist at Georgetown University presents the fourth edition of her guide written for westerners to understand the culture of the Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Covers social interactions, etiquette, women’s status, communication styles, anti-Americanism, and the rise of Islamism. Studies the differences between Arab countries. 2006. The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World RC 61478 by Alan Downs read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Gay psychologist offers anecdotes from his practice and clinical research to help gay men cope with the shame they may feel because of their sexual orientation. Discusses typical childhood development, identity crises, and relationships. 2005. What Are You? Voices of Mixed-Race Young People RC 63883 edited by Pearl Fuyo Gaskins read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Biracial journalist uses interviews with dozens of mixed-race teens and young adults to reveal issues about race that confront Americans. Through poetry, essays, and life stories, the subjects discuss identity struggles, dating, family life, and prejudice that comes from every racial group. For senior high readers. 1999. Sports and Recreation Bags Up! Great Balloon Adventures RC 63600 by Kurt R. Stehling read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Satellite and dirigible expert describes his lifetime of often humorous, sometimes dangerous adventures in ballooning. Chronicles the history of the sport from the 1700s, including aerial showman Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s landmark 1784 crossing of the English Channel. Discusses other notable aeronauts, stunts, calamities, and the balloon’s use in warfare. 1975. The Best American Sports Writing, 2005 RC 61388 edited by Mike Lupica read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Twenty-nine articles from sports and general-interest periodicals. Diverse collection includes Steve Coll’s Washington Post story about the death in Afghanistan of pro football player-turned-soldier Pat Tillman and Tom Verducci’s celebration of Red Sox fans following Boston’s World Series victory. Introduction by columnist and author Mike Lupica. Some strong language. 2005. The Best American Sports Writing, 2006 RC 63907 edited by Michael Lewis read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Twenty-seven articles from U.S. and Canadian periodicals. Includes J.R. Moehringer’s “The Unnatural Natural,” a profile of gifted softball player and hobo John Meeden (a.k.a. Homeless John); Charlie Schroeder’s “A (Fishing) Hole in One”; and works by Pamela Colloff, Pat Jordan, Jeff Pearlman, Linda Robertson, and others. Some strong language. 2006. Beyond Glory: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, and a World on the Brink RC 63527 by David Margolick read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes A study of the 1936 and 1938 boxing matches in Yankee Stadium between African American heavyweight Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling. Describes how the contests mirrored pre-World War II attitudes in depression-era United States and Nazi Germany, including racial prejudice. Traces the athletes’ careers and later years. 2005. The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth RC 63352 by Leigh Montville read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes The author use archives and oral history to pen a biography of professional baseball player Babe Ruth (1895–1948). Chronicles his bleak Baltimore childhood, his success with the Boston Red Sox, and his career with the New York Yankees. Also details his scandalous private life. Strong language. 2006. Black Maestro: The Epic Life of an American Legend RC 63943 by Joe Drape read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Sportswriter relates the professional and personal life of African American jockey Jimmy Winkfield (1882–1974), who won two consecutive Kentucky Derbys in 1901 and 1902 before Jim Crow laws forced him to relocate to Russia. Highlights his continuing success in France before the Nazis routed him home. Strong language. 2006. The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game RC 63689 by Michael Lewis read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes Sportswriter analyzes the National Football League’s obsession with left tackles, exposes the machinations behind college athletic recruitment, and profiles African American football prodigy Michael Oher. Describes the homeless Memphis teen’s adoption by a wealthy Evangelical white family and his development into a star high- school left tackle. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Bloodlines: A Horse Racing Anthology RC 64128 edited by Maggie Estep and Jason Starr read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Twenty short works of nonfiction and fiction about the sport of horse racing. Lee Child offers a story about a hit man hired to kill a horse. Jane Smiley reflects on raising thoroughbreds. Other contributors include Laura Lippman, Steven Crist, Jerry Stahl, and Meghan O’Rourke. Some violence. 2006. The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team RC 62247 by Wayne Coffey read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Sportswriter explains how coach Herb Brooks of the University of Minnesota devised a plan using his amateur players to defeat the professional Soviet hockey team at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. Includes play-by-play descriptions and biographical sketches of the participants in the surprising upset during the Cold War. 2005. Danica—Crossing the Line RC 62730 by Danica Patrick read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Autobiography of a young woman who competes in the male-oriented sport of car racing. Patrick describes driving go-karts as a child, the ups and downs of her professional racecar career, and being named the 2005 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. Foreword by Bobby Rahal. 2006. Eagle Blue: A Team, a Tribe, and a High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska RC 64327 by Michael D’Orso read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Describes the Fort Yukon, Alaska, high school basketball team’s 2005 championship season and its importance to this isolated village above the Arctic Circle. Discusses the erosion of Native American hunting and fishing traditions by video games, snow- mobiles, and alcoholism. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. Alex Award. 2006. The Echoing Green: The Untold Story of Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca, and the Shot Heard Round the World RC 64393 by Joshua Prager read by John Polk 4 cassettes Journalist recounts what he calls the greatest home run in baseball history—when New York Giants’ Bobby Thomson hit a homer against Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca to win the 1951 National League pennant. Highlights the Giants’ use of a telescope to observe the Dodgers’ signals. Some strong language. 2006. Fantasyland: A Season on Baseball’s Lunatic Fringe RC 63742 by Sam Walker read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal describes the 2004 baseball season in which he participated in Tout Wars, the nation’s most renowned baseball fantasy league. Walker thought his press credentials and insider information would give him the edge to effectively manage his team and win. Strong language. 2006. Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater RC 63785 by Sasha Cohen read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Olympic Silver Medal-winning figure skater from California (born 1984) chronicles her career from the age of seven through the 2006 winter games in Torino, Italy. Highlights the hard work, injuries, and adversities she overcame to achieve success in her field. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports RC 62092 by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Journalists from the San Francisco Chronicle highlight the role of the Bay Area Lab Cooperative (BALCO)—a nutritional supplement company—in supplying professional athletes with banned substances. Concentrates on owner Victor Conte’s involvement with baseball player Barry Bonds and the 2003 investigation led by IRS agent Jeff Novitzky. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Get in the Game: Eight Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference RC 64591 by Cal Ripken Jr. read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Cal Ripken Jr., a baseball player retired from the Baltimore Orioles, provides a guide to success using examples from his life and the experiences of late New York Yankee Lou Gehrig. Declares that the right values and a love for what you do will lead to a fulfilling life. Bestseller. 2007. How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization RC 63439 by Franklin Foer read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Journalist’s analysis of soccer and global interdependence asserts that study of the game leads to an understanding of international politics. Topics include hooliganism, ethnic sectarianism, anti-Semitism, fan recruitment by Serbian militants, and cultural movements in South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Strong language. 2004. The King of Swings: Johnny Goodman, the Last Amateur to Beat the Pros at Their Own Game RC 64639 by Michael Blaine read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes Biography of Johnny Goodman (1909–1970), the last amateur golfer to win the U.S. Open. Traces Goodman’s career from his start as a caddie in Nebraska to his 1929 triumph over the legendary Bobby Jones. Discusses the elitist attitude surrounding golf during the Great Depression era and Goodman’s breakthrough. 2006. Little League, Big Dreams: The Hope, the Hype, and the Glory of the Greatest World Series Ever Played RC 63720 by Charles Euchner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Traces the history of Little League baseball from its conception in 1939. Highlights the 2005 World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Argues that the sport is too focused on adults, taking the fun out of the game for kids. Offers suggestions for change. 2006. Man o’ War: A Legend like Lightning RC 63399 by Dorothy Ours read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Biography of legendary racehorse Man o’ War (1917–1947). The author profiles the thoroughbred’s owners, jockeys, and trainer and recounts the animal’s illustrious career in 1919 and 1920. Highlights record-breaking contests, the match race with rival Sir Barton—America’s first Triple Crown winner—and the controversy surrounding Man o’ War’s lone defeat. 2006. The Mind of Bill James: How a Complete Outsider Changed Baseball RC 63642 by Scott Gray read by Don Hagen 2 cassettes Sportswriter discusses what he calls baseball sage Bill James’s “uncommon analytical ability,” which James uses to help build winning teams, including the 2004 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Describes how James devises “theories to explain how things in baseball are connected to one another.” 2006. The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time RC 61937 by Michael Craig read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Author of The Fifty Best (and Worst) Business Deals of All Time (RC 53243) chronicles a three-year poker game, begun at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas, that had more than fifteen million dollars on the table. Depicts some of the world’s greatest poker players, including banker Andrew Beal. 2005. The Real All Americans: The Team That Changed a Game, a People, a Nation RC 63755 by Sally Jenkins read by Don Leslie 3 cassettes Coauthor of Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not about the Bike (RC 50265) recounts the 1911 and 1912 championship season of Carlisle Indian Industrial School’s college football team. Details the school’s founding by Lt. Col. Richard Henry Pratt and describes the careers of player Jim Thorpe and coach Pop Warner. 2007. Sound and Fury: Two Powerful Lives, One Fateful Friendship RC 64035 by Dave Kindred read by Ralph Lowenstein 3 cassettes Sportswriter explores the mutually beneficial relationship between heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and sportscaster Howard Cosell. Highlights their meeting in 1962 and their many television interviews. Examines their dissimilar backgrounds, their common ground as performers, Ali’s conversion to Islam, and Cosell’s eventual disenchantment with boxing. 2006. Trevon Jenifer: From the Ground Up RC 64266 by Trevon Jenifer read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American teen wrestler from Maryland who was born without legs in 1988. Describes his competitive spirit, from his participation in wheelchair sports when he was six years old to his seventeen victorious matches while on his high school varsity wrestling team. For senior high readers. 2006. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson RC 61494 by Geoffrey C. Ward read by Chuck Young 4 cassettes The author of Jazz (RC 52433) traces the life of Jack Johnson (1878–1946), the first African American heavyweight world boxing champion. Discusses, within the social context of the time, Johnson’s individuality, three marriages to white women, competitions, and trouble with the law. Some strong language. 2004. A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood’s Fight for Free Agency in Professional Sports RC 64034 by Brad Snyder read by Bill Quinn 4 cassettes Attorney and baseball writer details St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Curt Flood’s 1970 lawsuit against major-league baseball. Discusses Flood’s decision to sue rather than be traded, his unsuccessful appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the subsequent repeal of the reserve clause binding players to a team for life. 2006. Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography RC 63385 by Lou Holtz read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Author of The Fighting Spirit (RC 30576) reminisces about his life as a college football coach. Recalls his difficult childhood and his career at the universities of Minnesota and South Carolina, Notre Dame, and other schools. Explains his coaching philosophy, stressing the importance of moral development of athletes. Bestseller. 2006. Women Who Risk: Profiles of Women in Extreme Sports RC 62750 by Marilyn Olsen read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Eleven exceptional female athletes share sports experiences including inspirations, obstacles, and achievements. Provides practical information on training, expenses, and equipment. Profiles triathlete Heather Hedrick, surfer Jodie Nelson, and women in wakeboarding, auto racing, rock climbing, dogsledding, skydiving, mountain biking, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Stage and Screen Ava Gardner: “Love Is Nothing” RC 63335 by Lee Server read by Celeste Lawson 5 cassettes The author of Robert Mitchum: “Baby I Don’t Care” (RC 52144) pens a biography of North Carolinian Ava Gardner (1922–1990). Highlights the actress’s individuality despite the stifling studio system; her marriages to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra; and her lengthy film career. Includes filmography. Strong language. 2006. The Colonel and Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and the Beginnings of Superstardom in America RC 62785 by Larry McMurtry read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Portrays Buffalo Bill Cody (1846–1917) as America’s first superstar. Proposes sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860–1926), who performed in Cody’s Wild West show, as the second. Discusses the signature exploits of Cody’s legendary life and the showmanship that promoted an enduring image of the West. 2005. Elia Kazan: A Biography RC 63620 by Richard Schickel read by Barry Bernson 4 cassettes Biography of stage and film director Elia Kazan (1909–2003), a Greek immigrant who won an honorary Academy Award in 1999, concentrates on his artistic achievements. Chronicles Kazan’s activities, including co-founding of the Actors Studio, controversial testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1952, and Oscar-winning films. Strong language. 2005. Elizabeth RC 63718 by J. Randy Taraborrelli read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Bestselling author of a book on movie star Grace Kelly—Once upon a Time (RC 56443)—presents an account of the life of actress Elizabeth Taylor, born in 1932. Discusses her childhood, eight marriages, numerous films, illnesses and addictions, philanthropic work, and awards and honors. 2006. Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood RC 63538 by Jill Watts read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Uses primary documents to chronicle the life of African American actress Hattie McDaniel (1895–1952), who won an Oscar for her role in Gone with the Wind. Describes McDaniel’s family, her early career, and the stereotyping and other controversial issues she faced. Some strong language. 2005. How Hollywood Invented the Wild West: Featuring the Real West, Campfire Melodies, Matinee Idols, Four-legged Friends, Cowgirls, and Lone Guns RC 63035 by Holly George-Warren read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Chronicle of the American movie industry’s version of the heroic cowboy—“the greatest myth America has ever known”—shows how that image transformed popular culture. Explores 1860s dime-novel westerns, turn-of-the-century movie milestones, 1950s television cowboys, and the 1990s resurgence of the western, among other topics. 2002. I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This! And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny RC 63575 by Bob Newhart read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Comedian intersperses his autobiography with anecdotes from his stand-up comedy routines. Newhart discusses growing up in Chicago, being drafted into the army in 1952, his first real job as an accountant, his marriage of forty-three years, and life on the road. Includes dirty little secrets about comedians. 2006. It’s One O’clock and Here Is Mary Margaret McBride: A Radio Biography RC 61681 by Susan Ware read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Biography of radio personality Mary Margaret McBride (1899–1976), who hosted a popular afternoon broadcast during the 1940s and 1950s. Traces the history and development of daytime radio during the twentieth century and the talk-show innovations introduced by McBride that became hallmarks of later call-in shows. 2005. Just One More Thing RC 63876 by Peter Falk read by Roy Avers 1 cassette Autobiography of Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actor from the television show Columbo. Falk discusses his family life, his bout with eye cancer at age three, and the theater training and film experience that led to the role of the eccentric police detective. Some strong language. 2006. Laurence Olivier: A Biography RC 61601 by Donald Spoto read by John Lescault 3 cassettes Author of Notorious: The Life of Ingrid Bergman (RC 53248) chronicles the life of renowned actor and director Laurence Olivier (1907–1989). Through interviews with the Shakespearean’s friends and colleagues on two continents, biographer Spoto reconstructs Olivier’s sixty-year career and documents his marriages, personal upheavals, and final illness. 1992. Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin through His Daughter’s Eyes RC 63548 by Deana Martin read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes The daughter of entertainer Dean Martin’s first family describes growing up with Dean (1917–1995) and his second wife, Jeanne. Highlights Dean’s private life and his emotional unavailability to his seven children. The author recounts her childhood and anecdotes from Hollywood in the 1960s and 1970s. Foreword by Jerry Lewis. 2004. Olivier RC 63730 by Terry Coleman read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Authorized biography uses personal archives of actor Sir Laurence Olivier (1907– 1989) to chronicle Olivier’s personal life and professional career. Highlights his rivalries within the National Theater of Great Britain, his film roles, and his marriages to the actresses Vivien Leigh and Joan Plowright. Strong language. 2005. Prisoner of Trebekistan: A Decade in Jeopardy! RC 64198 by Bob Harris read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Five-time Jeopardy! champion recounts his participation on the long- running television quiz show hosted by Alex Trebek. Chronicles his numerous failed auditions before he first became a contestant. Gives minute-by-minute accounts of triumphs and losses in subsequent games. Weaves in tips and buzzer strategies and muses about trivia and memory. 2006. Rickles’ Book RC 64593 by Don Rickles read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Comedian Rickles pens an autobiography composed of vignettes that chronicle his upbringing in Queens, career beginnings on the Miami Beach comedy circuit, and rise to fame in television and movies. Reflects on his friendships with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson, Bob Newhart, and other celebrities. Bestseller. 2007. Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star RC 61906 by Tab Hunter read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Seventy-four-year-old Tab Hunter unapologetically discusses his rise to stardom in the 1950s when he could not publicly admit to being gay. Covers his friendships with actors Natalie Wood, Tony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, and others. Details what being a “hot property” during the big studio era entailed. Some strong language. 2005. Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself RC 64972 by Alan Alda read by Alan Alda 2 cassettes In this follow-up to his memoir Never Have Your Dog Stuffed (RC 60651), in which he recounts how he nearly died in Chile, actor Alan Alda muses about what is really important and examines the turning points in his life. Commercial audiobook. 2007. This Life RC 63615 by Sidney Poitier read by Fred Major 3 cassettes (Reissue) Autobiography of Academy Award-winning black actor Sidney Poitier (born 1927). The Miami-born son of Bahamian farmers, Poitier chronicles his childhood on the islands and move to New York City as a teenager. Describes his marriages and hard- fought journey overcoming racism and stereotypes to find success on stage and screen. 1980. Tune in Tomorrow; or, How I Found the Right to Happiness with Our Gal Sunday, Stella Dallas, John’s Other Wife, and Other Sudsy Radio Serials RC 62039 by Mary Jane Higby read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes A “daytime serial star” from the Golden Age of Radio reminisces about her career on several soap operas from 1932 in her hometown of Hollywood to her 1939 move to New York City. Details the history of the industry, including censorship, advertising, and program ratings. 1966. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination RC 63503 by Neal Gabler read by Arthur Morey 6 cassettes Author of Winchell (RC 39317) researched Walt Disney Company archives to chronicle the personal and professional life of its founder. Describes how the Mickey Mouse cartoons and later feature films transformed the animation industry. Highlights Disney’s expansion into production of documentaries, television shows, theme parks, books, and related merchandise. 2006. Travel American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville RC 62806 by Bernard-Henri Lévy read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes A French journalist, philosopher, and filmmaker relates a year spent exploring, observing, and analyzing the United States in the spirit of Alexis de Tocqueville’s 1835 journey described in Democracy in America (RC 61828). Lévy recounts encounters with ordinary and illustrious citizens and visits to prisons, an Amish town, and diverse places. 2006. La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind RC 63920 by Beppe Severgnini read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes The author of Ciao, America! (RC 54442) describes his travels through Italy examining the local customs. Severgnini, a newspaper columnist, writes conversationally about airports, restaurants, trains, television, office politics, and the peculiarities of his fellow countrymen. 2006. Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town RC 63045 by Paul Theroux read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Chronicle of intrepid traveler Theroux heading down the African continent from Cairo by local transportation. Describes revisiting forty-year-old friendships, observes everyday occurrences in detail, and notes political and social events in the countries he passes through. His trip concludes in South Africa. Some strong language. 2003. From Stonehenge to Samarkand: An Anthology of Archaeological Travel Writing RC 64015 by Brian Fagan read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes Anthropology professor’s anthology of excerpts from some of history’s greatest travel accounts. Includes Herodotus at the pyramids, Mark Twain in Egypt, Hiram Bingham at Machu Picchu, and Paul Theroux on the Nile. Traces the history of archaeological tourism at locations from the Holy Land to the Silk Road. 2006. In the Empire of Genghis Khan: A Journey among Nomads RC 63088 by Stanley Stewart read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Anecdotal chronicle of the author’s journey from Istanbul, Turkey, across central Asia to Dadal, Mongolia, birthplace of the legendary thirteenth-century Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan. Stewart emphasizes his time spent with the nomads and supplements his adventures with regional history. 2002. Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa, 1787–2005 RC 63626 by James Campbell read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Prizewinning historian recounts the travels of notable African Americans in their ancestral homeland. Examines the motives, aspirations, and discoveries of sojourners such as Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and others on quests that illuminate their ever-evolving, often complex relationships to Africa and the United States. 2006. The Old Patagonian Express: By Train through the Americas RC 63307 by Paul Theroux read by Jonathan Davis 4 cassettes (Reissue) Overland adventures described by Theroux as he journeys by train from Medford, Massachusetts, through Central America and down the Andes mountains to remote Patagonia at South America’s southern tip. His portrayal of cities, countryside, and people includes his meeting with Jorge Luis Borges, the blind poet and Nobel Prize winner. 1979. One Man’s Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey RC 62252 by Sam Keith read by Peter Lavezzoli 2 cassettes A day-to-day account of 1960s life in Alaska’s Twin Lakes region based on the journals of Dick Proenneke, a retired mechanic and carpenter who set out to build a wilderness homestead. Chronicles the construction of Proenneke’s cabin, his daily activities, and his adventures in nature. Includes 1998 Afterword. 1973. The Places In Between RC 62788 by Rory Stewart read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Afghanistan, 2002. Scotsman Rory Stewart recounts his solitary walk from Herat to Kabul, straight through the central mountains, after the fall of the Taliban. He recalls strangers’ hospitality, a dog’s companionship, and his adventures on the road. Comments on local history and customs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Plundering Paradise: The Hand of Man on the Galápagos Islands RC 63025 by Michael D’Orso read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Journalist’s multifaceted portrait of the human inhabitants of the isolated Pacific island ecosystem immortalized by Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theories. D’Orso, author of Like Judgment Day (RC 46947), relates Galápagos history to his observations of modern economic, political, and ecological challenges faced by natives and assorted immigrants. 2002. The River at the Center of the World: A Journey up the Yangtze, and Back in Chinese Time RC 62767 by Simon Winchester read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Geographer and author of Krakatoa (RC 55879) navigates nearly four thousand miles on and along the Yangtze River in China, from the East China Sea to Tibet. Describes the momentous events that transpired along the river’s course and its sites including Shanghai, the Three Gorges, and the underdeveloped interior. 1996. Soul of Nowhere: Traversing Grace in a Rugged Land RC 63294 by Craig Childs read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Nature writer and author of The Secret Knowledge of Water (RC 52722) relates his adventures and personal discoveries exploring the cliffs, canyons, and caves of Arizona, Utah, and Mexico. Through observing ancient archaeological sites and remains of vanished cultures, Childs becomes part of a land of constant change and its “inalienable, voracious presence.” 2002. Temptations of the West: How to Be Modern in India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Beyond RC 64007 by Pankaj Mishra read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes North Indian author recounts his journeys through vastly different South Asian countries, all holding on to centuries-old traditions as they face globalization. Interconnected narratives of individual Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists relate their experiences in the modern world. Covers ethnic, economic, and political issues in the Far East. 2006. Traveling Literary America: A Complete Guide to Literary Landmarks RC 62438 by B.J. Welborn read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Two hundred sites where influential writers lived, worked, or are remembered. Locations, organized by region, include museums, memorials, homes such as the house where Margaret Mitchell penned Gone with the Wind, and inspirational spots such as Thoreau’s Walden Pond. Provides biographical details, directions, contact information, and hours of operation. 2005. Uncommon Carriers RC 63727 by John McPhee read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes New Yorker staff writer recounts travels with people who transport freight: riding coast-to-coast with an eighteen-wheel-truck driver, cruising the Illinois River with a towboat pilot, and crossing the Midwest with a coal train conductor. Discusses a French sea captain school, lobster shipments, UPS delivery, and his companions’ viewpoints. 2006. Where Hell Freezes Over: A Story of Amazing Bravery and Survival RC 63930 by David A. Kearns read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Reporter chronicles the two-week ordeal of U.S. Navy airmen—including his father—stranded in Antarctica after their plane crashed in December 1946. Describes the shelter the injured survivors created in the wreckage, their use of smoke signals to alert searchers, and the ten-mile trek they endured to reach a rescue seaplane. 2005. The Writer and the World: Essays RC 63161 by V.S. Naipaul read by Bill Wallace 5 cassettes Inspired by his global travels and interest in world history, Trinidad-born Nobel Prize-winning author reflects on politics, society, and modernization. Naipaul’s topics include Argentina’s Eva Perón, India’s relationship with western culture, Mobutu’s reign in Zaire, and Republicans in Dallas. Some essays date back to the 1960s. 2002. A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe RC 64156 by Edward D. Webster read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes Recounts author’s year-long 1997 European trip with his visually impaired, menopausal wife, Marguerite, and sixteen-year-old cat, Felicia. Describes putting careers on hold to realize their dream and embarking “on a quest for adventure” exploring eateries, tourist destinations, and romantic locales in France, Greece, Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Austria. 2004. U.S. History America: The Last Best Hope; Volume 1, From the Age of Discovery to a World at War, 1492–1914 RC 63365 by William J. Bennett read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Author of The Book of Virtues (RC 37818) chronicles the history of the United States, highlighting the positive events that led to increased liberty and equality. Discusses major issues, wars, political and social movements, and influential leaders. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America’s Heroes RC 64313 by James Edward Peters read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Guide to America’s shrine to its fallen heroes. Includes a brief history of the cemetery, short biographies of some people buried there, a list of its major monuments and memorials, and visitor tips. Appendixes cover headstone markings; American military rank, decorations, and medals; and tombstone and burial regulations. 2000. Big Sky Rivers: The Yellowstone and Upper Missouri RC 63135 by Robert Kelley Schneiders read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Bioregional history of the Missouri and Yellowstone river valleys. Examines the watershed’s flora and fauna as a living system linked ecologically and geographically before dams and reservoirs were built. Explores the environmental impact of bison and, later, humans. Uses journals of traders, settlers, and explorers including Lewis and Clark. 2003. Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West RC 64017 by Hampton Sides read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Author documents U.S. government efforts in the nineteenth century to drive Mexico out of the Southwest and California and simultaneously to decimate the Navajo nation. Focuses on the role of frontiersman Kit Carson, a comrade of Native Americans, who became instrumental in their defeat. Some violence. 2006. Blood of the Prophets: Brigham Young and the Massacre at Mountain Meadows RC 63040 by Will Bagley read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes Salt Lake City journalist discusses the massacre of more than one hundred wagon train emigrants from Arkansas on September 11, 1857, in southern Utah. Details the attack by local Mormon settlers and Southern Paiute warriors and explores the possible involvement of territorial governor Brigham Young. 2002. Coast of Dreams: California on the Edge, 1990–2003; Americans and the California Dream RC 62009 by Kevin Starr read by Jeremy Gage 6 cassettes University of Southern California professor continues his series on California’s history, chronicling the trends of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Discusses gangs, urban growth, budget crises, gay culture, environmental disasters, immigration, and the dot-com phenomenon. 2004. Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield RC 63046 by Kenneth D. Ackerman read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Account of the 1880 Republican convention that unexpectedly nominated Ohio’s Garfield for president, followed by his razor-thin election victory. Capitol Hill veteran details the period’s prominent political players and intense party infighting. Describes the bitter patronage disputes that marked Garfield’s short presidency and prompted his assassination by a job-seeking malcontent. 2003. The Dawn’s Early Light RC 64421 by Walter Lord read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) An account of the War of 1812 by the author of Day of Infamy (RC 49907). Describes the capture and burning of Washington, D.C., General Jackson’s victory at New Orleans, and the repulse of the British at Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner.” 1972. Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush RC 64984 by Robert Draper read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Author uses interviews with George W. Bush, his confidants, and key players in his administration to chronicle Bush’s presidency from the 1999 campaign days through mid-2007. Scrutinizes Bush’s handling of the September 11, 2001, attacks; his 2004 reelection bid; hurricane Katrina; Social Security issues; and the Iraq War. 2007. The Devil’s Own Work: The Civil War Draft Riots and the Fight to Reconstruct America RC 62455 by Barnet Schecter read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Recounts the July 1863 New York City riots begun by Irish Catholics in response to the first federal conscription, which exempted those who could pay three hundred dollars. Describes attacks on wealthy people and African Americans. Details the social and political issues behind the uprising. 2005. Dissonance: The Turbulent Days between Fort Sumter and Bull Run RC 62752 by David Detzer read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes Chronicles the first one hundred days of the Civil War, beginning April 12, 1861, when Washington, D.C., itself was vulnerable to Confederate attack. Describes events as armies multiplied, states chose sides, Baltimore mobs rioted, slaves ran away, and Union forces blockaded Southern ports. Companion to Allegiance (RC 54746). 2006. Donnybrook: The Battle of Bull Run, 1861 RC 63536 by David Detzer read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Author of Allegiance (RC 54746) uses primary sources to describe the planning and execution of the first major battle of the Civil War near Manassas, Virginia. Details the leadership failures on both sides that led to the events of July 21, 1861, highlighting the plight of ordinary soldiers. 2004. FDR RC 63751 by Jean Edward Smith read by Marc Cashman 6 cassettes Author of John Marshall (RC 44531) draws on archives to pen a biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States. Chronicles his political career as governor of New York and four terms as commander in chief. Explores his complex personal life involving his family and mistresses. 2007. First Lady of the Confederacy: Varina Davis’s Civil War RC 63661 by Joan E. Cashin read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Biography of Varina Howell Davis (1826–1906), the unorthodox wife of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Highlights the societal restraints placed on nineteenth-century women and the events that influenced the southern belle who questioned the validity of her husband’s cause. Examines her marriage and family life and later career in journalism. 2006. Freedom Just around the Corner: A New American History, 1585–1828 RC 63042 by Walter A. McDougall read by Margaret Strom 6 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian delves into the exceptional American character, emphasizing its shaping by geography, technology, demography, federative power, and mythology. Attributes four hundred years of dynamic U.S. growth to immigrant labor; to the effects of religious liberty on law, society, and politics; and to the people’s propensity for hustling. 2004. George Mason: Forgotten Founder RC 64668 by Jeff Broadwater read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Biography of landowner, lawmaker, and influential member of the Virginia gentry, George Mason (1725–1792). Emphasizes Mason’s authorship of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights and the state’s constitution. Explains his opposition to ratifying the U.S. Constitution because of the absence of a bill of rights. 2006. The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast RC 62506 by Douglas Brinkley read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes Tulane history professor details a week in August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Mississippi-Alabama Gulf coast. Highlights individual tales of heroism and rescues, describes the man-made faults that led to breached levees, and criticizes local and federal governments for failing to protect their citizens. Bestseller. 2006. The House: The History of the House of Representatives RC 64428 by Robert V. Remini read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes Chronicles the history of the U.S. House of Representatives since it first convened in 1789. Highlights prominent figures through the ages and explains how the House operates. Describes power struggles with presidents and the Senate, important debates, historic legislation, and the House’s response to nineteenth- and twentieth- century events. 2006. Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War RC 63470 by Michael Isikoff and David Corn read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes Behind-the-scenes views of the Bush White House, CIA, Congress, Pentagon, and State Department during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the government’s subsequent defense of the war. Claims the administration deliberately used faulty and fraudulent intelligence to take the United States into combat. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Hudson: A History RC 62666 by Tom Lewis read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes An overview of the Hudson River region since its seventeenth-century discovery by Europeans and changes to the area over time. Details its geography from the Adirondacks to New York City. Discusses the waterway’s importance in travel, commerce, industry, and war and as an inspiration to artists, writers, and environmentalists. 2005. I May Not Get There with You: The True Martin Luther King Jr. RC 64510 by Michael Eric Dyson read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Reexamination of the life, legend, and legacy of peace activist Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968). Asserts King possessed human flaws—plagiarism and promiscuity— yet emphasizes King’s political and social views, including opposition to the Vietnam War, criticism of economic inequality, and encouragement of black pride. Addresses the commercialization of King’s legacy. 2000. If the Creek Don’t Rise: My Life out West with the Last Black Widow of the Civil War RC 63935 by Rita Williams read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Memoir of growing up in 1950s Colorado with an aunt who left the South after marrying an elderly Civil War veteran. Recalls Aunt Daisy’s primitive living conditions and her reminiscences about ancestors who were slaves, sharecroppers, and ranchers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 RC 63268 by Mary Beth Norton read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes Historian examines the link between the Essex County, Massachusetts, witchcraft trials of 1691–1693 and the two-decades-long First and Second Indian Wars that decimated northern New England. Interprets the events through the eyes of the colony’s pre-Enlightenment Puritan residents, and focuses on the accusers, confessors, and judges. 2002. Jamestown: The Buried Truth RC 63478 by William M. Kelso read by John Haag 2 cassettes Lead archaeologist at the Jamestown, Virginia, dig describes what his team has unearthed at the oldest permanent English settlement in the New World, first settled in 1607. Examines grave sites and refuse that includes skeletons, glass, and armor. Reveals how scientific techniques help explain daily life of the past. 2006. Jeff Shaara’s Civil War Battlefields: Discovering America’s Hallowed Ground RC 63681 by Jeff Shaara read by Robertson Dean 2 cassettes Novelist provides a guide to ten significant Civil War battlefields including Shiloh, Gettysburg, and Petersburg. Describes the background information and physical setting of each conflict. Details episodes, including the charge of the Twentieth Maine Regiment at Gettysburg and the machine-like mowing down of Union troops at Cold Harbor. Violence. 2006. Just Americans: How Japanese Americans Won a War at Home and Abroad; the Story of the 100th Battalion/442d Regimental Combat Team in World War II RC 64223 by Robert Asahina read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Examines the anti-Japanese hysteria in the United States following the attack on Pearl Harbor that led to President Roosevelt’s authorizing relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Discusses the U.S. military service of volunteers from the camps, who formed two segregated units. Describes their heroism in battle and belated recognition. 2006. Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer RC 62040 by James L. Swanson read by Don Hagen 3 cassettes Chronicles the days after the April 14, 1865, assassination of Abraham Lincoln as Union cavalry searched the city and surrounding countryside for John Wilkes Booth. Covers the capture of Booth, the trial of the co-conspirators, and the fight over the reward money. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilled the Promise of Democracy RC 63089 by Andro Linklater read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Explains how surveying land in colonial America determined the use of nonmetric measurements and standards still used today in the United States. Discusses Thomas Jefferson’s proposals and why a British mathematician’s twenty-two-yard surveying chain triumphed. 2002. Millennium Park: Creating a Chicago Landmark RC 63180 by Timothy J. Gilfoyle read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Chronicles the design, funding, and construction of Chicago’s Millennium Park, a twenty-four-acre public space serving as a park, performance venue, outdoor art museum, and cultural center that opened on July 16, 2004. Describes political controversy surrounding the project and the innovative architecture, sculpture, and landscaping of the finished site. 2006. Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin RC 62047 by John Hope Franklin read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American historian and professor (born 1915) recounts his life—his childhood in segregated Oklahoma, education at Fisk and Harvard, numerous positions in government service, and work in civil rights for which he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Some strong language. Hurston/Wright Legacy award. 2005. Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic RC 64626 by Chalmers Johnson read by John Polk 3 cassettes The author of Blowback (RC 54512) and Sorrows of Empire (RC 57752) continues his assessment of U.S. foreign and domestic policy and contends that America is undermining its own democracy. Suggests that continuing military intervention abroad will lead to economic bankruptcy and unrest at home. 2006. New Orleans, Mon Amour: Twenty Years of Writings from the City RC 62097 by Andrei Codrescu read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Essays from a Rumanian-born National Public Radio commentator about his adopted city of New Orleans. Includes some pieces written after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Describes the Big Easy and its inhabitants, food, cemeteries, eccentrics, neighborhoods, Mardi Gras, and crime. 2006. New Orleans: The Making of an Urban Landscape RC 61426 by Peirce F. Lewis read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Study in historical geography surveys New Orleans, Louisiana, from its origins as a 1700s European town to its evolution as a modern metropolis. Includes both the first, 1976 edition, which discusses the city’s unique environmental challenges, and a 2003 revision, which chronicles later transformations in culture, architecture, and politics. 2003. Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express RC 63187 by Christopher Corbett read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Journalist’s revisionist history of the Wild West mail service (1860–1861) that ended with the onset of the Civil War and the invention of the telegraph. Corbett attempts to discern fact from fabrication by piecing together events and examining individuals like Buffalo Bill who later embellished the riders’ experiences. 2003. Path of Destruction: The Devastation of New Orleans and the Coming Age of Superstorms RC 63424 by John McQuaid and Mark Schleifstein read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Award-winning journalists examine ecological and human elements in the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster. The authors provide firsthand accounts of survivors and rescuers while exposing what they believe were failures of government officials and agencies to adequately prepare for, and respond to, the catastrophe. Explores the possibility of future events. 2006. Redemption: The Last Battle of the Civil War RC 63905 by Nicholas Lemann read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Chronicles post-Civil War Reconstruction’s degeneration into Jim Crow laws. Describes the 1873 Easter Sunday massacre in Colfax, Louisiana, and the armed campaign of racial violence. Highlights the attempts of former Union general Adelbert Ames, governor of Mississippi, to preserve black civil rights. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Restless Giant: The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore RC 62743 by James T. Patterson read by Peter Johnson 5 cassettes Continues the narrative of American history, politics, society, and economics that ended with Richard Nixon’s resignation in Grand Expectations (RC 43349). Concentrates on the subjects of race, “culture wars,” and conservatism. Highlights the Reagan era and the Supreme Court case that determined the outcome of the 2000 presidential election. 2005. Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different RC 62558 by Gordon S. Wood read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Character studies of America’s founding fathers, including Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution (RC 36630) contends that a generation of that caliber will never be replicated. Discusses the concept of “character” that defined these men. 2006. Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen RC 62915 by James I. Robertson Jr. read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles Lee’s family life, studies at West Point, military service in the Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his decision to join Virginia’s secession from the Union and describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005. Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves, and the American Revolution RC 64394 by Simon Schama read by Butch Hoover 4 cassettes Chronicles the mass emancipation of slaves in the American colonies—by Britain— beginning in 1775, when Virginia governor Lord Dunmore promised freedom for slaves who bore arms against the rebels. Describes the flight of tens of thousands to British-controlled territory and their resettlement in Nova Scotia and later in Sierra Leone. 2006. Six Armies in Tennessee: The Chickamauga and Chattanooga Campaigns RC 64603 by Steven E. Woodworth read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Professor offers a narrative history of two pivotal 1863 Civil War battles in Tennessee that followed Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Analyzes the tactics and strategies of the four Union and two Confederate armies that converged at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Discusses how these campaigns affected the war’s outcome. 1998. Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy RC 64205 by Ian W. Toll read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Chronicles the development of America’s maritime forces from 1794, when Congress decided to build six frigates to combat piracy in the Mediterranean, to the end of the War of 1812. Recounts conflicts with Tripoli and France and details the key players, politics, and inner workings of the early navy. 2006. Sons of Mississippi: A Story of Race and Its Legacy RC 63265 by Paul Hendrickson read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Using interviews, archival materials, and a thought-provoking 1962 Life magazine picture of seven white lawmen preparing for integration of the University of Mississippi, a prize-winning journalist examines the life of each photographed man and of his offspring to determine whose racial attitudes have changed and whose remain untouched. 2003. The Souls of Black Folk RC 63648 by W.E.B. Du Bois read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes (Reissue) Fourteen essays and sketches by civil rights activist, published in 1903, examine African American experiences in the post-Civil War South. Argues that emancipation should have brought immediate racial equality and that racial accommodation policies reflected a sellout. Centennial edition includes 2003 introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer/historian David Levering Lewis. 1903. State of Denial RC 63560 by Bob Woodward read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes This sequel to Plan of Attack (RC 58239) examines the Bush administration’s prosecution of the Iraq war. Extensive interviews and research document the dissension inside the White House from December 2000, when Donald Rumsfeld was appointed secretary of defense, through July 2006. Bestseller. 2006. Through a Howling Wilderness: Benedict Arnold’s March to Quebec, 1775 RC 63664 by Thomas A. Desjardin read by Geoffrey Centlivre 2 cassettes Primary sources chronicle American colonel Benedict Arnold’s disastrous 1775 expedition through Maine to attack the British at Quebec City. Recounts troops’ endurance of hunger, cold, sickness, hostile natives, and storms to reach Canada. Concludes that, although unsuccessful, the battle forced the English to divert troops to the north. 2006. Thunder along the Mississippi: The River Battles That Split the Confederacy RC 63659 by Jack D. Coombe read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Explains how inland Civil War naval battles on the Mississippi River led to the North’s victory. Describes the development of ironclads and the creation of a modern navy. Discusses the effects of the halt of western commerce and the seizure of southern ports on the eastern campaigns. 1996. The Unknown American Revolution: The Unruly Birth of Democracy and the Struggle to Create America RC 62119 by Gary B. Nash read by Ralph Lowenstein 5 cassettes Professor from UCLA contends that the American Revolution was actually a chaotic civil war and portrays the conflict through the eyes of common folk—immigrants, slaves, farmers, women, and natives. Depicts George Washington’s efforts to defeat the British-allied Iroquois and discusses the post-war plight of African Americans. 2005. Upon the Altar of the Nation: A Moral History of the American Civil War RC 63597 by Harry S. Stout read by Jake Williams 4 cassettes Using primary sources, Yale professor of religious history documents the belief held by both the North and the South that God was on their side during the Civil War. Analyzes the moral rhetoric behind the battles. Asserts that patriotic ideology created a bloodbath that set the tone for future conflicts. 2006. Waiting ’til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America RC 64301 by Peniel E. Joseph read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Historian examines the radical political movement that flourished from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s. Discusses the social context that gave rise to Black Power, the movement’s demise, and its aftermath. Profiles its leaders, including Stokely Carmichael, Huey P. Newton, and Malcolm X. 2006. The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged America’s Newfound Sovereignty RC 63613 by William Hogeland read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Describes the crisis that evolved after Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton imposed the first American excise tax in 1791—on hard liquor. Chronicles the skirmishes during which frontiersmen west of the Appalachians rebelled, harassed the tax agents, threatened secession, and, in 1794, forced President Washington to send in troops. 2006. Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission RC 63528 by Thomas H. Kean and Lee H. Hamilton read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Chairman Kean and vice-chairman Hamilton of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, which published The 9/11 Commission Report (RC 58238), describe their investigation of the government’s failure to prevent the September 11, 2001, tragedy. They detail obstacles they encountered and make recommendations for reform. 2006. Wars The Battles That Changed History RC 63520 by Fletcher Pratt read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) Military historian chronicles sixteen of the most important battles in Western civilization, beginning with Alexander the Great’s defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Arbela and ending with the defeat of Japanese forces at the Battle of Midway in 1942. 1956. Blitz: The Story of December 29, 1940 RC 64051 by Margaret Gaskin read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Recounts the night during World War II when Adolf Hitler attempted to burn central London to the ground. Uses documents, diaries, and interviews to reconstruct the bombing. Highlights the British people’s determination to continue on with ordinary life despite the air raid on their ancient city center. Violence. 2005. Blood on the Sea: American Destroyers Lost in World War II RC 62488 by Robert Sinclair Parkin read by Peter Ganim 4 cassettes Descriptions of the seventy-one U.S. destroyers that were lost in World War II with eyewitness accounts of their final hours. Relates the ships’ launchings and namings, their tours of duty, and the causes of their destruction. 1995. The Confident Hope of a Miracle: The True History of the Spanish Armada RC 63248 by Neil Hanson read by Lewis Grenville 5 cassettes The author of The Custom of the Sea (RC 51749) describes the epic 1588 sea battle between Catholic Spain and Protestant England. Reveals the political and cultural environments of the two contrasting empires of Elizabeth I and Philip II as well as the vile conditions aboard ship. Violence. 2003. D-Days in the Pacific RC 63698 by Donald L. Miller read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Historian revises Henry Steele Commager’s The Story of the Second World War (RC 42784) written in 1945. This companion volume to the History Channel series concentrates on the battles in the Pacific. Highlights the stresses and brutalities endured by soldiers on both sides. Violence. 2005. The Dead of Winter: How Battlefield Investigators, WWII Veterans, and Forensic Scientists Solved the Mystery of the Bulge’s Lost Soldiers RC 63155 by Bill Warnock read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Recounts efforts of a volunteer team to locate, identify, and recover the remains of U.S. soldiers killed in the Battle of the Bulge, Germany’s last-ditch offensive against Allied forces in Belgium in December 1944. Describes excavations in the 1980s and 1990s and includes personal accounts of servicemen. Violence. 2005. Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq RC 63207 by Thomas E. Ricks read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist documents government and military leadership failures he says led to the 2003 postwar insurgency in Iraq. Discusses Defense Department officials, Democratic members of Congress, and senior military commanders—all of whom he claims contributed to mistakes that fostered Iraq’s anti-American backlash. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Fortitude: The D-Day Deception Campaign RC 62677 by Roger Hesketh read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Official account of the World War II Allied operation to deceive the Nazis about the location of the planned D-Day invasion of Europe. Describes elaborate ruses, double agents, and leaks of misinformation that permitted a successful assault at Normandy in 1944. 2000. Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone RC 63461 by Rajiv Chandrasekaran read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Washington Post reporter profiles the U.S. Coalition Provisional Authority headquartered in Saddam Hussein’s former palace in Baghdad. Criticizes the American officials in charge, beginning with L. Paul Bremer in 2003, and attributes the costly mistakes after the military victory to their lack of experience. Violence and strong language. 2006. Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram RC 64982 by Dang Thuy Tram read by various narrators 2 cassettes Female Viet Cong physician chronicles the violence she witnesses during the Vietnam War from 1968 until her death in 1970 at the age of twenty-seven. Smuggled out of the country by American soldier Fred Whitehurst, Dang’s diary was published by her mother in Hanoi in 2005. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Last True Story I’ll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier’s Account of the War in Iraq RC 61609 by John Crawford read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette The author relates his 2003 tour of duty in Iraq after being called up as a newlywed college senior and member of the Florida National Guard. Describes patrols in Baghdad, missions in the countryside, equipment problems, inadequate leadership, and the plight of an infantryman. Violence and strong language. 2005. Left for Dead: A Second Life after Vietnam RC 63653 by Jon Hovde and Maureen Anderson read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Memoir of a Vietnam veteran who lost an arm and a leg in combat. Hovde discusses his physical and emotional recovery and his return home to Minnesota, where he adjusted to life, married his high-school sweetheart Darlene, and forged a successful business career. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. A Life in Secrets: Vera Atkins and the Missing Agents of WWII RC 64224 by Sarah Helm read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Award-winning journalist offers a biography of British intelligence agent Vera Atkins (1908–2000), who joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in 1941 to help mobilize resistance movements in Nazi-occupied countries. Chronicles Vera’s life and role in clandestine operations, as well as her postwar search for missing agents—including several women. 2005. Lightning out of Lebanon: Hezbollah Terrorists on American Soil RC 62907 by Tom Diaz and Barbara Newman read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Describes the origins of the terrorist group Hezbollah, founded in 1982 in Lebanon with backing from Iran and links to Al Qaeda. Profiles the activities of a sleeper cell in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2000 that was convicted of cigarette and drug smuggling to finance Hezbollah. Some strong language. 2005. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier RC 63512 by Ishmael Beah read by Dominic Hoffman 2 cassettes The author recalls experiences as a war refugee and as a thirteen-year-old soldier forced to join the Sierra Leone army. Beah describes participation in mass slaughters, his rehabilitation, immigration to America, and involvement with UNICEF. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2007. My Battle of Algiers: A Memoir RC 64242 by Ted Morgan read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist describes his service in the 1950s French army during the war in Algeria. Highlights the urban warfare and use of torture he observed during the Battle of Algiers, the first modern insurgency that involved bombings and assassinations. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941–1945 RC 64038 by Evan Thomas read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes World War II naval battles in the South Pacific from the perspectives of Americans Admiral William Halsey, fleet commander, and destroyer commander Ernest Evans; and Japanese admirals Takeo Kurita, a battleship commander, and Matome Ugaki, the kamikaze leader. Ends with the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Violence. 2006. The Somme: Heroism and Horror in the First World War RC 64298 by Martin Gilbert read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Chronicles the pivotal four-and-a-half- month 1916 battle between Allied and German forces on the western front in Europe. Discusses the military significance of the first use of tanks and air war and incorporates personal accounts of soldiers, generals, aviators, artillerymen, and nurses. 2006. Three Hundred Sixty-five Days RC 64669 by Ronald J. Glasser read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Brief sketches addressing the horrors of the Vietnam War by an American physician assigned to an army hospital in Japan in 1968. Recalls his experiences treating wounded and dying patients and the accounts of other soldiers hoping to survive their 365-day tour of duty. Violence and strong language. 1971. A War like No Other: How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War RC 62318 by Victor Davis Hanson read by George Holmes 4 cassettes The author of Ripples of Battle (RC 58695) analyzes the twenty-seven-year-long Greek civil war that ended with Athens’s loss to Sparta in 404 B.C. Chronicles the conflict’s roots and its legacy, comparing it to twentieth-century wars. Details the savage battles, plague, famine, and sieges. 2005. Women’s Concerns The Caged Virgin: An Emancipation Proclamation for Women and Islam RC 64046 by Ayaan Hirsi Ali read by Sabrina Peters 2 cassettes Somali-born Muslim author who fled to Holland advocates women’s rights in Islamic cultures and condemns such practices as forced marriages, genital mutilation, and honor killings. Describes her 2002 election to the Dutch Parliament and her controversial film Submission that led to the 2004 murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh. 2006. The Confident Woman: Start Today Living Boldly and without Fear RC 63471 by Joyce Meyer read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes A Christian minister, the author of Look Great, Feel Great (RC 62579), encourages women to overcome their inner fears and live confident lives. Meyer interprets the Bible’s view of women in ministry, highlights the characteristics of confident women, and proposes steps to independence. Bestseller. 2006. Financial Strategies for Today’s Widow: Coping with the Economic Challenges of Losing a Spouse RC 62516 by David W. Latko read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Financial counselor’s guide to developing a lifelong security plan for widowed women of all ages. Provides matter-of-fact, reassuring advice on selling a home, establishing credit, handling taxes, choosing insurance, accessing assets, managing day-to-day expenses, avoiding scams, and more. 2003. In Our Time: Memoir of a Revolution RC 63353 by Susan Brownmiller read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Feminist journalist and author of Femininity (RC 20231) chronicles the women’s liberation movement in the United States during the late twentieth century. Highlights leaders including Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, and Germaine Greer and discusses the social issues such as economic oppression, sexual harassment, and abortion rights. 1999. Regaining Bladder Control: What Every Woman Needs to Know RC 63140 by Rebecca G. Rogers and Shelley Kleinschmidt read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Comprehensive guide to coping with and improving urinary incontinence due to overactive bladder or physical stress. Discusses various causes; treatments such as pelvic floor exercises, dietary adjustments, physical therapy, pessaries, medication, and surgery; related problems; and useful absorbency products. Includes firsthand accounts, self-assessment worksheets, and frequently asked questions. 2006. Single Woman of a Certain Age: Twenty-nine Women Writers on the Unmarried Midlife—Romantic Escapades, Heavy Petting, Empty Nests, Shifting Shapes, and Serene Independence RC 62787 edited by Jane Ganahl read by Kate Kiley 2 cassettes Essays by unmarried women over forty about the challenges and rewards of aging single. Discusses loneliness, friendship, online dating, sex, motherhood, and four- legged companionship. Other topics include body image, stereotypes of African American women, finances, careers, and menopause. 2005. World History Albion: The Origins of the English Imagination RC 63292 by Peter Ackroyd read by John Horton 4 cassettes Interpretive cultural history by award-winning author of London: The Biography (RC 54610). Traces the roots of England’s literature, philosophy, science, art, and music to the Anglo-Saxon period from which the Old English poem Beowulf emerged. Examines such influences as Arthurian legend, Catholicism, and writers Chaucer, Dickens, and Shakespeare. 2002. April Blood: Florence and the Plot against the Medici RC 63022 by Lauro Martines read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Florence, 1478. Reconstruction of the political and social feuds in Renaissance Italy that led to the assassination of Giuliano de’ Medici and wounding of his brother Lorenzo the Magnificent. Describes the machinations of the Pazzi and de’ Medici families, as well as those of the papacy and other powerful state rulers. Some violence. 2003. Becoming Eichmann: Rethinking the Life, Crimes, and Trial of a “Desk Murderer” RC 62868 by David Cesarani read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes British scholar explores long-unavailable sources to chronicle Nazi administrator Adolf Eichmann’s evolution from bureaucrat to mass murderer. Traces Eichmann’s middle-class Austrian childhood, advance through the SS ranks during the 1930s, capture in Argentina in 1960, 1961 trial in Jerusalem, and execution the following year. 2004. The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America’s Response RC 63018 by Peter Balakian read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Black Dog of Fate (RC 46395) author presents a dual history: the Turkish massacres of Armenians from the 1890s through 1915 vis-à-vis the American effort to provide Armenia with humanitarian aid. Discusses the U.S. government’s failure to intervene to stop the slaughter. Profiles human-rights leaders like Clara Barton. Some violence. 2003. The Cold War: A New History RC 62511 by John Lewis Gaddis read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes Yale historian analyzes the power struggle that occurred between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945 to 1991 and its effect on world events. Uses archives from Eastern Europe, Russia, and China to describe the tension of nuclear armament and the leaders behind the weapons. 2005. Commander of the Exodus RC 64334 by Yoram Kaniuk read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Israeli author’s biography of ship commander Yossi Harel, who defied the British blockade of Palestine by attempting to land four boatloads of Holocaust survivors, including the July 1947 run of the Exodus. Includes interviews with passengers. Describes Harel’s troubled boyhood and youthful enlistment in the Haganah and British army. 1999. A Commonwealth of Thieves: The Improbable Birth of Australia RC 64158 by Thomas Keneally read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Author of Schindler’s List (RC 20835) chronicles the 1788–1792 colonization of the British penal colony in Australia by convicts and the officers guarding them. Discusses the first governor, Arthur Phillip, who believed in rehabilitation, and the discord with the Aborigines, who were represented by go-between Woolawarre Bennelong. Some violence. 2006. Curse of the Narrows RC 63721 by Laura M. MacDonald read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Uses primary sources to document the December 6, 1917, collision of a WWI munitions ship and a relief vessel in the Canadian port of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Describes the explosion that caused a tsunami, chemical rain, and devastation in the city. Discusses the blizzard that hindered rescue efforts. 2005. Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan’s Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws’ Bloody Reign RC 63678 by Stephan Talty read by John H. Mayer 3 cassettes Highlights the adventures of Welshman Henry Morgan, whose arrival in the Caribbean in 1655 shaped the New World. Describes Morgan’s attacks on Spanish ships—at the behest of the British—from his base in Jamaica over the next thirty years. Violence and strong language. 2007. Following Hadrian: A Second-Century Journey through the Roman Empire RC 63297 by Elizabeth Speller read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Classicist reconstructs the life and reign of second-century Roman Emperor Hadrian, a passionate traveler and brilliant ruler, and his decline from excellence into tyranny. Speller highlights events that marked Hadrian’s final journey, examines his contradictory personality and his personal misfortunes—including his doomed relationship with a Greek youth. 2003. Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman, Volume 1 RC 63181 by Frank Argote-Freyre read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Historian of Cuban descent uses primary sources to profile the Cuban ruler who preceded Fidel Castro. Covers Batista’s roles as revolutionary and dictator during the republican period from the 1930s to his 1940 presidential election. Highlights Cuba’s rocky relationship with the United States and Batista’s political maneuvering and social reforms. 2006. GI Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation RC 63877 by Deborah Dash Moore read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Using oral histories of fifteen World War II veterans, including her father, history professor Moore explores the war’s effect on Jewish soldiers. Highlights their struggles with anti-Semitism, racism, and combat and describes the impact of the Holocaust. Analyzes postwar changes to civilian life. Violence and some strong language. 2004. Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America’s War with Militant Islam RC 63171 by Mark Bowden read by Christopher Hurt 5 cassettes Chronicles the November 1979–January 1981 takeover of the American embassy in Tehran, Iran, by student militants, who held sixty-six people hostage. Highlights U.S. president Jimmy Carter’s struggle to negotiate their release and discusses the failed rescue attempt. Describes Ayatollah Khomeini, the captives, and their captors. Violence and strong language. 2006. Hitler’s Beneficiaries: Plunder, Racial War, and the Nazi Welfare State RC 64326 by Götz Aly read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Historian asserts that ordinary Germans supported Third Reich policies for their own gain. Documents the plunder of occupied lands and the expropriation of Jewish property. Maintains that everyday people became “complicit in larcenous genocide” to benefit from the Nazi regime’s redistribution of wealth and offer of increased social mobility. 2005. In the Line of Fire: A Memoir RC 63631 by Pervez Musharraf read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes Autobiography of Pakistan’s president, outlining the country’s history and its role in the war on terror. Musharraf describes his military career and rise to the presidency in 1999. Covers his country’s wars with Al Qaeda and India, attempts on his life, and his hopes for the future. Violence. 2006. The Incas and Their Ancestors: The Archaeology of Peru RC 62751 by Michael E. Moseley read by Lewis Grenville 3 cassettes A general introduction to the history and civilization of the Incan Empire, based on archaeological evidence and research. Discusses the cultural practices of ancient Peru: mummification of the dead and other burial customs, Andean agriculture, Nazca line drawings, architecture, weaving, and ceramics. 2001. Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World RC 64396 by David Brion Davis read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes Yale University professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author traces the history of slavery and societies’ responses to it. Chronicles the politics, commerce, and culture that sustained slavery throughout the world. Focuses on the abolitionist movement, slave rebellions, and emancipation during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the New World. Violence. 2006. The Iranians: Persia, Islam, and the Soul of a Nation RC 63699 by Sandra Mackey read by Margaret Strom 5 cassettes Middle East expert and author of Lebanon: A House Divided (RC 62908) and The Reckoning: Iraq and the Legacy of Saddam Hussein (RC 54695) chronicles the development of the Iranian people from the ancient Persian empire to modern times. Highlights the reign of the Shah and Khomeini’s 1979 revolution. Discusses Iran’s uncertain future. Includes a 1998 afterword by the author. 1996. Lebanon: A House Divided RC 62908 by Sandra Mackey read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Author of The Reckoning: Iraq and the Legacy of Saddam Hussein (RC 54695) about Iraq chronicles the history of Lebanon through the civil war of 1975–1989. Describes conflicts among the diverse population of Maronites, Druze, Sunnis, Shiites, Christians, and Muslims. Highlights western influences and occupation by Syria. Includes a 2006 introduction. 1989. The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East RC 63875 by Sandy Tolan read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Traces the dialog between Palestinian Bashir and Dalia—the daughter of Bulgarian Jewish refugees who have occupied Bashir’s parents’ home in Ramla, Israel, since 1948. Details their families’ histories and the younger generation’s 1967 encounter. Ponders the future of the region, symbolized by the lemon tree Bashir’s father planted. Violence. 2006. The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 RC 63287 by Lawrence Wright read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Traces Islamic fundamentalism from 1948 to the 2001 attack on America. Highlights Al Qaeda leaders Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri. Asserts a historical lack of concern from intelligence agencies except for FBI agent John O’Neill and Saudi prince Turki al-Faisal. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Love and Louis XIV: The Women in the Life of the Sun King RC 63500 by Antonia Fraser read by Rosalyn Landor 3 cassettes Royal biographer, author of The Wives of Henry VIII (RC 36182), researches the life of French king Louis XIV (1638–1715). Highlights the influence of his pious mother, Anne of Austria; his official wife, first cousin Maria Teresa of Spain; and his mistresses, including the governess of his illegitimate children. 2006. Lucrezia Borgia: Life, Love, and Death in Renaissance Italy RC 63273 by Sarah Bradford read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Uses archives to analyze the career of the notorious Italian noblewoman (1480–1519) who was accused of both incest and murder during her lifetime. Portrays the illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI as a devout but ruthless woman of the Renaissance who used her position to govern ably. Violence. 2004. 1968: The Year That Rocked the World RC 62834 by Mark Kurlansky read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes The author highlights the pivotal year of 1968, during which seminal events— including the Tet Offensive in Vietnam and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy—occurred. Describes the civil rights movement and student protests. Examines the impact of same-day television broadcasting on public opinion. Strong language. 2004. Oracle Bones: A Journey between China’s Past and Present RC 63556 by Peter Hessler read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes Foreign correspondent and author of River Town (RC 53238) portrays the interaction of China with the West through the personal accounts of ordinary Chinese people, including a factory worker, a teacher, archaeologists, an emigrant to the United States, some of Hessler’s former students, and the late scholar Chen Mengjia. 2006. Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid RC 63654 by Jimmy Carter read by Geoffrey Centlivre 2 cassettes Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter provides an overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with his own assessment of the reasons for the lack of a lasting peace. Advocates a comprehensive two-state agreement that supports both entities’ right to share the Holy Land and protects civilians from acts of violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Prince of the Marshes and Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq RC 63621 by Rory Stewart read by John Polk 3 cassettes British diplomat and author of The Places In Between (RC 62788) describes his 2003 postwar work as deputy governor in the marshlands of southern Iraq. Details the hazards of keeping the peace among the Shia warlords while trying to rebuild the infrastructure. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England RC 62232 by Alison Weir read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes British historian recounts the life of Isabella of France (1292–1358), who wed homosexual King Edward II of England when she was twelve. Chronicles how, after bearing four children, Isabella escaped to France, became the lover of exiled traitor Roger Mortimer, and successfully invaded England to overthrow her husband. 2005. The Ruling Caste: Imperial Lives in the Victorian Raj RC 64244 by David Gilmour read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Historian examines the role of some one thousand members of the nineteenth-century Indian Civil Service, who controlled more than three hundred million people in an area encompassing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Burma. Covers recruitment, training, daily life, and methods of rule of these career officers of the British Empire. 2005. Seven Ages of Paris RC 63319 by Alistair Horne read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes British journalist and historian reconstructs the evolution of the French capital through detailed biographies of its leaders. Horne observes seven epochs, beginning in A.D. 1180 with the rule of King Philippe Auguste, who made Paris a political and cultural center, and concluding with the era of Charles de Gaulle in the 1960s. 2002. The Seventy Great Journeys in History RC 63898 edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Chronological survey of epic adventures, from Homo sapiens’ migration out of ancient Africa through twentieth-century space travel, that have changed world history. Profiles the motivations and character of travelers such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Ferdinand Magellan, James Cook, Charles Darwin, and Amelia Earhart. 2006. Sideshow: Kissinger, Nixon, and the Destruction of Cambodia RC 63306 by William Shawcross read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes The author investigates the United States government role in bringing about a neutral country’s destruction—an act regarded as a “sideshow” to the Vietnam War. Draws on personal experience, interviews, and classified documents to show how President Nixon and Henry Kissinger extended the war to Cambodia. 1987 revised edition. 1979. Treachery at Sharpnose Point: Unraveling the Mystery of the Caledonia’s Final Voyage RC 63270 by Jeremy Seal read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Travel writer Jeremy Seal investigates the final voyage of the Scottish ship Caledonia, wrecked off Cornwall in 1842. Research uncovers suspicious errors in historical records and some characters who may have profited from the disaster. Some strong language. 2001. A Velvet Revolution: Václav Havel and the Fall of Communism RC 64197 by John Duberstein read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Biography of Czechoslovakian playwright and human-rights activist Václav Havel (born 1936). Chronicles his middle-class childhood under Nazi rule, participation in his country’s communist-resistance movement beginning in the 1960s, and 1989 election as the first president of the Czechoslovak Federal (formerly “Socialist”) Republic. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Wuhu Diary: On Taking My Adopted Daughter Back to Her Hometown in China RC 63333 by Emily Prager read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes In 1999 an American single mother takes her adopted five-year-old daughter on a two-month journey to the girl’s birthplace, Wuhu in southern China. Describes their travels, impressions of people, and search for LuLu’s roots. Discusses developing a child’s sense of identity in a bicultural adoption. 2001.