Adult DAISY Audio Books and Online Digital Audio - Non-fiction

• Aging (includes retirement, health)
• Animals (Science)
• Biography
• Blindness & Visual Impairment
• Business
• Cookbooks
• Crime
• Fine Arts
• Food
• Health
• History (Canadian)
• Humour
• Journals, Memoirs, etc.
• Law
• Law & Order
• Medicine
• Music
• Philosophy
• Plays
• Poetry
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religion (Christian)
• Religions (other than Christian)
• Science
• Social Problems
• Social Sciences
• Sports and Recreation
• Travel and Culture
• War

Aging

DC20178
The healthy boomer: a no-nonsense midlife health guide for women and men by Peggy Edwards, Miroslava Lhotsky and Judy Turner.
1 disc. Narrated by Marysia Bucholc.
Provides information and practical advice on such topics as: the male and female menopause; how to make a decision about hormone replacement therapy; alternative health care; preventing heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis; prostate health and impotence; healthy relationships and sex in midlife; weight control, exercise, and healthy eating; handling midlife stress. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Animals (Science)

DC33998
Harnessing thought: the guide dog : a thinking animal with a skilful mind by Bruce Johnston.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple female narrators.
This book presents a detailed explanation of dog behaviour and psychology, and how dogs can be educated to become skilled performers with adaptable and skilful minds, not merely well-conditioned and mechanistic robots. The traditional belief that animals were quite incapable of thinking or of making conscious decisions about alternative courses of decision is a dogma now contended; this book explains how a dog's conscious awareness replicates exactly the thought processes of the human brain. 1995.

Biography

DC33975
Genesis: chapter and verse by Tony Banks .... [et al.] ; edited by Philip Dodd.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
This book is the first time in over 20 years that Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Mike Rutherford have collaborated creatively on a project, working together to create the complete history of Genesis. It is a story that spans 30 years and 30 albums selling a staggering 212 million copies worldwide. 2007.

DC18449
Lewis Carroll: a biography by Morton N. Cohen.
1 disc. Narrated by John Horton.
Literary biography of Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), author of "Alice in wonderland." Cohen provides insights to the enigmatic Victorian writer based on thirty years of studying Carroll and analysis of his diaries and letters. Carroll was an Oxford don, a mathematics instructor, and a master of wordplay. He was also friend to many young girls, including the real Alice. 1995.

DC05937
Hammer of the gods: the Led Zeppelin saga by Stephen Davis.
1 disc. Narrated by Bill Wallace.
The author recounts the rise of the rock band Led Zeppelin as well as the deaths, tragedies and violence of a group that represented a fast-and-free decade. Strong language and descriptions of sex. c1985.

DC16167
The lives of the kings & queens of England edited by Antonia Fraser ; heraldic consultant, J.P. Brooke-Little.
1 disc. Narrated by Mac Samples.
Collection of short biographies by eight different writers of the kings and queens of England, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. 1995.

DC29673
The mammoth book of pirates edited by Jon E. Lewis.
1 disc. Narrated by Quintin Maltby.
28 memoirs and reports of the most famous pirates to sail the seven seas, including Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, 'Calico Jack' Rackham, Anne Bonney, and Jean Lafitte. These range from the Golden Age of piracy, beginning in the mid 16th century with the birth of the 'buccaneers' in the Caribbean, to more recent times. Also includes the Pirate's Code of Honour, a listing of pirate songs, and a full pirate chronology. Some descriptions of sex. Explicit descriptions of violence. Some strong language. 2006.

DC01371
The seven storey mountain by Thomas Merton.
1 disc. Narrated by Gordon Gould.
A poet and Trappist monk tells how he grew up with no faith, was converted, and discovered a fulfilling life in the monastery. (Reissue) 1948.

DC13971
Various positions: a life of Leonard Cohen by Ira B. Nadel.
1 disc. Narrated by Peter Miller.
Authorized biography of poet Leonard Cohen. The author was given access to Cohen's private archive of letters, journals, and songs, and uses interviews with Cohen and his friends. He describes Cohen's formative years in Montreal, including his guidance under such writers as Hugh MacLennan and Irving Layton, his development into one of Canada's most accomplished poets, and his career as a singer. 1996.

DC11263
Amelia Earhart: a biography by Doris L. Rich.
1 disc. Narrated by Mitzi Friedlander.
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic by air, was also the second person, after Charles Lindbergh, to fly solo across the Atlantic. This book emphasizes her flying accomplishments and highlights her goals, enthusiasm and pioneer spirit. 1989.

DC14139
Alice Munro: a double life by Catherine Sheldrick Ross.
1 disc. Narrated by Mary James.
Biography of Canadian Alice Munro, one of the world's best contemporary short story authors. Examines her development as a writer and her struggle to balance the demands of her personal life with those of being a writer. 1992. (Canadian biography series)

DC33826
Full-time: a soccer story by Alan Twigg.
1 disc. Narrated by Norman Anderson.
Describes how a soccer team of grey-haired underdogs in their fifties and sixties (and one player aged seventy) set off to challenge former European professionals in Spain. Their quixotic quest for glory culminated in a match played against a much younger team called the Granada Veterans in a converted bullring. All for the love of the game - and the love of not growing old. Some strong language. 2008.

DC34017
Signor Marconi's magic box: how an amateur inventor defied scientists and began the radio revolution by Gavin Weightman.
1 disc. Narrated by Male narrator.
On a winter's evening in the East End of London in 1896, an unassuming young Italian gave the first public demonstration of a device he had created in the attic of his family home near Bologna. It consisted of two wooden boxes, one of which could apparently transmit messages to the other. Many of those in the audience suspected that they were witnessing a mere conjuring trick. None can have guessed that Signor Marconi's magic box would be regarded as the most remarkable invention of the nineteenth century, and that he himself would become one of the most famous men in the world. 2003.

Blindness and Visual Impairment

DC34016
Boston out of sight by Cyril Wakefield.
1 disc. Narrated by Basil Parkinson.
This book is of Cyril Wakefield's life in Lincolnshire. He was blind from a very early age but has, just as with sighted people, a variety of interests, desires and other characteristics. This is the story of an ordinary man who, as the result of misfortune in his very early years, has led a far from ordinary life. 1996.

Business

DC31721
Stupid to the last drop: how Alberta is bringing environmental Armageddon to Canada (and doesn't seem to care) by William Marsden.
1 disc. Narrated by Gary Burfield.
In its search for oil and gas riches, Alberta is plunging ahead with uncontrolled development of its fossil fuels, levelling its northern Boreal forest to get at the oil sands, and filling its southern half with tens of thousands of gas wells. In so doing, it is running out of water, destroying its range land, wiping out its forests and wildlife and spewing huge amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. 2007.

Cookbooks

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Main courses by Jean Pare.
1 disc. Narrated by Althea Kaye.
Covers supper courses of different meats, fish and seafood, poultry, with a separate section of "go withs," such as sauces and biscuits. 1991, c1989.

DC32865
125 best gluten-free recipes by Donna Washburn and Heather Butt.
1 disc. Narrated by Trish Matheson.
Tasty and innovative recipes for everything from baked goods, pasta dishes, appetizers and family meals to desserts. Features food that is typically avoided in gluten-free diets, but which everyone can enjoy, whether they are affected by gluten intolerance or not. Includes Broccoli-Cheddar Cornbread, Fudgy Brownies and Tomato Rosemary Bread. 2003.

DC34022
The stir fry cook by Caroline Young.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
This book contains 101 quick, simple recipes which can be created in one pan and in less that 30 minutes with minimum preparation. Quick and nutritious food, ideal for the brand-new cook and the very experienced one. Each recipe serves two people. 1997.

Crime

DC33980
Picking up the pieces by Paul Britton.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Forensic psychologist Paul Britton can walk through the minds of those who murder, rape, torture, extort and kidnap. He can see the world through their eyes. This book reveals the psychological and forensic foundations upon which he has based his expertise. 2001.

DC33769
The girl in Saskatoon: a meditation on friendship, memory and murder by Sharon Butala.
1 disc. Narrated by Jillian Rees Brown.
In 1962, Alexandra Wiwcharuk was found murdered on the banks of the Saskatchewan River. Nearly 50 years later, her murder still haunts Saskatoon residents, especially those who, like Butala, were Alexandra's friends. Compelled by her memories of Alex, Butala returns to that still-unsolved murder, writing an in-depth investigation of the tragic death, a nostalgic coming-of-age story, and an exploration of the nature of good and evil. Some descriptions of sex and violence. 2008.

DC08290
The onion field by Joseph Wambaugh.
1 disc. Narrated by Bryon Johnsen.
In 1963, two policemen were kidnapped at gunpoint while trying to make an arrest. Taken to an isolated onion field, one was cruelly murdered while the other miraculously escaped. Although the murderers are caught hours after the crime, the case was closed only after 6 years of trials. Violence and strong language. c1973.

Fine Arts

DC29549
100 Westerns by Edward Buscombe.
1 disc. Narrated by Brian Kells.
Buscombe provides a guide to a hundred key films from Broken Arrow to the Wild Bunch. Each entry includes a plot synopsis, major credits, and a commentary on the film's significance. Considers the defining features of the Western and traces its main cycles, from the epic Westerns of the 1920s and singing cowboys of the 1930s to the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s. Some descriptions of sex and violence and some strong language. 2006.

DC14806
The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson: an introduction by Anne Newlands.
1 disc. Narrated by Barbara Byam.
Provides an overview of the lives of the members of the Group of Seven and their work. c1995.

Food

DC33641
An apple a day: the myths, misconceptions and truths about the foods we eat by Joe Schwarcz.
1 disc. Narrated by Maureen McAdams.
Eat salmon, it's full of good omega-3 fats, or don't eat salmon, it's full of PCBs and mercury. Schwarcz takes his thorough knowledge of food chemistry and applies it to today's top food fears, trends and questions. The result is a description of the miracles of science happening in our bodies every time we eat, and an exploration of the myths, claims and misconceptions surrounding our obsession with diets, nutrition and weight. 2007.

Health

DC27920
Your miracle brain: dramatic new scientific evidence reveals how you can use food and supplements to maximize brain power, boost your memory, life your mood, improve IQ and creativity, prevent and reverse mental aging by Jean Carper.
1 disc. Narrated by Arlene Wilson.
Your brain is a growing, changing organ and you can improve the very structure, wiring, and functioning of your brain cells by what you eat and the supplements you take. Learn how to mould your brain to optimize memory, intelligence, mental achievement, and mood by eating the right foods and taking specific brain boosting supplements; from common vitamin E to alpha lipoic acid, ginkgo biloba, and Co-Enzyme Q10. 2000.

DC15443
Encyclopedia of natural medicine by Michael T. Murray, Joseph E. Pizzorno.
1 disc. Narrated by Kerry Cundiff.
Two naturopathic doctors describe "natural medicine" that includes therapy areas of nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, and counseling and lifestyle modification. They discuss how combinations of these therapies are used for more than sixty specific health problems including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis. 1991.

DC21930
Suzanne Somers' eat great, lose weight by Suzanne Somers.
1 disc. Narrated by Sharon Murray.
Actress Somers advocates controlling one's weight without deprivation by properly combining foods. Proposes lifestyle changes with a few simple rules, while still enjoying meals. Includes menus. Bestseller. 1997.

DC23322
Menopause and the mind: the complete guide to coping with memory loss, foggy thinking, verbal slips, and other cognitive effects of perimenopause and menopause by Claire L. Warga.
1 disc. Narrated by Jill Ferris.
Psychologist describes the self-named Warga's Hormonal Misconnection Syndrome (WHMS). Asserts that troubling memory and speech problems occur in women as their estrogen levels drop. Includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, self-screening techniques, and both hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. 1999.

History (Canadian)

DC30042
The land newly found: eyewitness accounts of the Canadian immigrant experience by Norman Hillmer, J.L. Granatstein.
1 disc. Narrated by Peter Saxton.
A collection of first-hand accounts from the frontiers of Canadian immigration history, drawn from letters, newspapers, and reportage, and ranging from the 18th century to the present. They reveal the hardships and heartbreak, hard work and happiness of people beginning their lives anew, from war brides and home children to refugees and boat people. Also looks at the politicians, policy-makers, and public who witnessed their arrival. 2006.

DC31095
The Arctic voyages of Martin Frobisher: an Elizabethan venture by Robert McGhee.
1 disc. Narrated by Mairi Fulcher.
Under orders from Queen Elizabeth I, Privateer Martin Frobisher took up the search for a northwestern route to Asia. On July 14, 1576, he sighted the most easterly tip of Arctic North America. Over the next three summers the area would be the scene of an adventure involving the fruitless search for a northwest passage, the first attempt by the British to establish a settlement in the New world, and the first major gold-mining fraud in North American history. 2001.

DC15639
1867: how the fathers made a deal by Christopher Moore.
1 disc. Narrated by Peter Miller.
This book is for all Canadians who love their country - and fear for it after the failure of the constitution-making of the recent past. Here is a clear, entertaining reintroduction to the ideas and processes that forged the nation. 1997.

Humour

DC07741
Love and marriage by Bill Cosby ; introduction by Alvin F. Poussaint.
1 disc. Narrated by Bill Wallace.
Cosby, married for 25 years, offers advice and anecdotes on what he has learned about love and marriage. c1989.

Journals, Memoirs, etc.

DC33838
The open road: the global journey of the fourteenth Dalai Lama by Pico Iyer.
1 disc. Narrated by John Targett.
Iyer, a travel writer, essayist and novelist, has known the Dalai Lama, spiritual and political leader of Tibet, for more than 30 years. Organizing his observations by aspects of the Dalai Lama's work and character: icon, monk, philosopher, politician, Iyer plumbs different sides of His Holiness, whom he demythologizes even as he expresses a clear-eyed respect for his achievements. 2008.

Law

DC31691
Lawyers gone bad: money, sex and madness in Canada's legal profession by Philip Slayton.
1 disc. Narrated by Roger Ashby.
Slayton, a corporate lawyer and former dean of law, sheds light on those who betrayed clients and committed crimes - sometimes for very little personal gain. While recounting actual cases of Canadian lawyers who ran afoul of the law, he searches for what drives a respected professional to corruption. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007.

Law & Order

DC04457
Lines and shadows by Joseph Wambaugh.
1 disc. Narrated by Merwin Smith.
In this true crime story, Wambaugh focuses on the border crime task force. They patrolled the U.S.-Mexican border in an effort to stop the gangs who mug, rob, rape and murder Mexican illegal aliens. Strong language. Violence. Bestseller. 1984.

Medicine

DC12685
World medicine: the East West guide to healing your body by Tom Monte and the editors of EastWest Natural Health.
1 disc. Narrated by Patricia McDermott.
Compares principles and practices of the major traditional systems of healing: Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, Greek, homeopathic, and naturopathic with conventional western, or allopathic, medicine. Summarizes important aspects of bodily organs, systems, and senses from different perspectives, and presents a worldview of health and human potential in an epilogue. c1993.

Music

DC09462
Music and imagination by Aaron Copland.
1 disc. Narrated by Andy Chappell.
Considers many of the problems of the contemporary composer: the qualities of the sensitive listener, the meaning of music, the creative versus the interpretive mind, the pull of tradition, and the attraction of innovation. Also discusses the musical minds of 20th century composers. 1980.

Philosophy

DC34289
Twentieth century European philosophy by Ed Casey ; edited by Professor John Lachs and Wendy McElroy.
1 disc. Narrated by Lynn Redgrave.
In an age of conflicting intellectual trends, some philosophers have lost faith in the everyday relevance of philosophy; others have affirmed that reflection is crucial to authentic living. The limelight has been shared by existentialism, phenomenology, structuralism, and other movements. Presents the concerns, questions, interests, and overall outlook of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. 2005, c1996.

Plays

DC33997
The master-builder : and other plays by Henrik Ibsen; translated by Una Ellis Fermor.
1 disc. Narrated by Peter Goss.
The four plays in this volume, written late in Ibsen's career as a dramatist, move away from his earlier preoccupation with people at odds with society to instead explore the inward struggle with their own thoughts, feelings and dreams. "The Master Builder" (1892) depicts a powerful man whose illusions collapse in the face of a young woman's courageous common sense. In "Rosmersholm" (1886), an idealist is forced to question his beliefs and confront terrible truths about the past, while "Little Eyolf" (1894) portrays a man's self-deception, which brings both tragic repercussions for his family and new hope for their future. And in "John Gabriel Borkman" (1896), a dying woman returns to reclaim the affections and loyalty of her nephew, resulting in a bitter struggle with her sister. 1958.

Poetry

DC33982
Robert Burns: poems selected and edited by Henry W. Meikle and William Beattie.
1 disc. Narrated by Richard Owens.
Includes "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose", "Bonnie Doon", "John Anderson, My Jo", and other great works as well as a comprehensive glossary. 1977.

DC02617
Selected poems of Robert Bridges, W.B. Yeats and A.E. (G. Russell).
1 disc. Narrated by Alexander Scourby and Brendan Burke.
Poems by three important figures in British literature: Yeats and Russell, both born in Ireland and involved in the politics of their country, and Bridges, born in England. Yeats received the Nobel Prize in 1923 and Bridges became the Poet Laureate of England in 1913. c196-.

Political Science

DC08142
The struggle for democracy by Patrick Watson & Benjamin Barber.
1 disc. Narrated by Jim McLean.
This companion volume to the CBC television series details the history of democracy while exploring questions of its origin and nature. From classical Greece and war-torn Northern Ireland to Canada and its War Measures Act, this book examines democracy's successes and failures, its enemies and threats. 1988.

Psychology

DC34139
Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world by edited by Elizabeth Etue.
1 disc. Narrated by Jo Ayers.
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.

Religion (Christian)

DC05156
For Christ's sake by Tom Harpur.
1 disc. Narrated by John Clark.
Using the New Testament as well as the latest insight of biblical scholars, the author shows how various myths about Jesus began and challenges readers to hear the gospel in a fresh way. Harpur argues that Jesus came to proclaim God's Kingdom, not to start a new religion. 1986.

DC01494
The healing of sorrow by Norman Vincent Peale.
1 disc. Narrated by Gary Heilsberg.
A collection of comforting thoughts about love, death, and immortality from the Bible, from the great hymns, and from poetry. These selections are intended to console those in sorrow. 1966.

Religions (other than Christian)

DC33985
Pilgrimage: past and present : sacred travel and sacred space in the world religions : [part work] by Simon Coleman and John Elsner.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Pilgrimage is a feature of all the world religions. This book is a guide through the vast and varied cultural territory such pilgrimages have covered across the ages. It examines the multiple forms pilgrimage has taken over its long history, looking at it both as a physical journey through time and space, and as a metaphor for the pilgrim's search for his or her religious identity. 1995.

Science

DC33986
River out of Eden : a Darwinian view of life by Richard Dawkins.
1 disc. Narrated by Robert Sanndrey.
Aimed at the non-specialist reader, this book explains how evolution works. The author gives a contemporary account of how the infinite variety of forms of life are explained by Darwinian natural selection. 1995.

DC33999
The human story: where we come from and how we evolved by Charles Lockwood.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
This book is a guide to man's ancestors, from the earliest hominids such as Sahelanthropus, dating back 6-7 million years, through to our own species, Homo sapiens. Over the past twenty years there has been an explosion of species' names in the story of human evolution, due both to new discoveries and to a growing understanding of the diversity that existed in the past. Drawing on this new information the author explains what each of the key species represents and how it contributes to our knowledge of human evolution. He describes the main sites, the individual fossils, the people and stories involved in the key discoveries and the basic facts about each species - what it looked like, how and when it lived and what it ate as well as explaining how we know all this. 2007.

Social Problems

DC09034
Don't: a woman's word by Elly Danica.
1 disc. Narrated by Althea Kaye.
The author graphically describes the humiliation and terrible pain she suffered as a victim of incest. She endured verbal abuse, beatings and degradation as her father sold her services to strange men, and forced her to pose and perform in his pornographic photo studio. Strong language and extreme descriptions of sex and violence. 1990, c1988.

Social Sciences

DC30293
The bloodless revolution: a cultural history of vegetarianism from 1600 to modern times by Tristram Stuart.
1 disc. Narrated by Lianne Attersley.
The word "vegetarian" wasn't coined until the 1840s, but the vegetarian impulse has been deeply-seated in Western culture since the 17th century - Francis Bacon and Thomas Bushell contended that a vegetarian diet provided a key not only to long life but also to spiritual perfection. Stuart follows its development through its Romantic proponents Shelley and Rousseau and on into the 19th century, when doctors proffered scientific evidence that human teeth and intestines were more similar to those of herbivores than of carnivores, to more recent history, which has seen the expansion of a correlative animal-rights movement. 2006.

Sports and Recreation

DC33981
Working the wheel by Martin Brundle & Maurice Hamilton.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
From Adelaide and Monte Carlo to Suzuka and Rio de Janeiro, the author examines the character and dangers of each Grand Prix track. As well as recounting his own personal experiences, he looks at the classic races, terrifying crashes and dramatic events that each track has witnessed. 2004.

DC06088
Running without fear: how to reduce the risk of heart attack and sudden death during aerobic exercise by Kenneth H. Cooper.
1 disc. Narrated by Richard Nazarewich.
Presents the latest research concerning the relationship of exercise and coronary disease. Includes eleven "rules of risk" for heart disease as well as guidelines for reducing the risks. c1985.

DC32883
Walking with legends: the real stories of Hockey Night in Canada by Ralph Mellanby with Mike Brophy ; Don Cherry, prologue.
1 disc. Narrated by Christopher Smith.
A driving force behind Hockey Night in Canada , television executive Ralph Mellanby recalls his association with some of the most instrumental men in the hockey industry, as well as his involvement in some of hockey's greatest events ever. Includes five sections on 25 of hockey's biggest names and two of the greatest events in hockey history, the 1972 Summit Series and the 1980 Winter Olympics. Some strong language. 2007.

Travel and Culture

DC34012
The places in between by Rory Stewart.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
This is an account of Rory Stewart's walk through Afghanistan in January 2002. Travelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible, mountainous route, Stewart was nearly defeated by the hostile conditions. With the help of an unexpected companion and the generosity of the people he met on the way, he survived to report back on a region closed to the world by twenty-four years of war. 2005.

DC12231
The great dragon's fleas by Tim Ward.
1 disc. Narrated by Anthony St. Pierre.
In April 1984, Tim Ward bought a small rucksack and a one-way ticket to New Delhi, and set out to discover for himself some of the spiritual insights of the East. His journey began with a meeting with the Dalai Lama, and takes him from the jungles of Indonesia to the uplands of Tibet. 1993.

War

DC33976
Hitler's army : soldiers, Nazis, and war in the Third Reich (part work) by Omer Bartov.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
The author challenges the view that the German Army of the Second World War was an apolitical, professional fighting force, having little to do with the Nazi Party. Bartov focuses on the titanic struggle between Germany and the Soviet Union to show how the savagery of war reshaped the army in Hitler's image. He probes the experience of the average soldier faced with government propaganda and indoctrination, horrific weather conditions and scarcity of food, and a severe military justice system that saw the execution of over fifteen thousand German soldiers. 1991.

DC20065
War in the air: true accounts of the 20th century's most dramatic air battles-- by the men who fought them [collected and edited by] Stephen Coonts.
1 disc. Narrated by Don Feldheim.
Twenty-five excerpts from accounts of aerial fighting covering World War I through the Vietnam War. Includes stories by pilots from both sides of the conflicts. Some violence. c1996.

DC26401
The ghosts of Medak Pocket: the story of Canada's secret war by Carol Off.
1 disc. Narrated by Alphonse Tetrault.
In 1993, Canadian peacekeepers in Croatia were plunged into the most significant fighting Canada had seen since the Korean War. In September 1993, in a tiny corner of Croatia known as Medak Pocket, a unit of Canadian peacekeepers planted themselves between besieged Serbs and the advancing Croat army, driving them from the area under United Nations protection. The soldiers should have returned home as heroes, but instead, they arrived under a cloud of suspicion and silence. Descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2004.

DC26465
A war against truth: an intimate account of the invasion of Iraq by Paul William Roberts.
1 disc. Narrated by Don Brownell.
Journalist Roberts, who was in Baghdad when the U.S. first attacked, but escaped to Jordan and returned to Iraq two weeks later, details the ancient and recent history of the region, and provides on-the-ground reporting of the war. Strong language and descriptions of violence. 2004.

DC34011
In harm's way : the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors by Doug Stanton.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
On 30th July 1945 the USS 'Indianapolis' was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. Of a crew of 1196 men an estimated 300 were killed upon impact; nearly 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained, undetected by the Navy, for nearly five days. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia and dementia. This text investigates the stories of three survivors; the captain, the ship's doctor and a young marine. 2001.

DC34279
Defiance: the Bielski partisans by Nechama Tec.
1 disc. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki.
The prevailing image of European Jews during the Holocaust is one of helpless victims, but many Jews struggled against the terrors of the Third Reich. This is the history of one such group, a forest community numbering more than 1,200 Jews, that carried out the largest armed rescue operation of Jews by Jews in World War II. These men and women of all ages - hungry, largely unarmed, and exposed to harsh winter weather - smuggled Jews out of heavily guarded ghettos, led retaliatory raids against Nazi collaborators, and offered protection to all Jewish fugitives who could find their way to them. Some descriptions of violence. 2008.