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

• Adventure
• Aging (includes retirement, health)
• Animals (Science)
• Archeology
• Biography
• Computer Science
• Cookbooks
• Crime
• General Non-fiction
• Health
• History (Canadian)
• History
• Homemaking
• Internet
• Islam
• Journals, Memoirs, etc.
• Law & Order
• Literature
• Microwave Cooking
• Music
• Native People (Non-fiction)
• Parenting
• Pet Care
• Philosophy
• Plays
• Political Science
• Politics & Government
• Psychology
• Science
• Sea Stories Non-Fiction
• Self-help Books
• Social Sciences
• Sports and Recreation
• Travel and Culture
• Trivia, Questions and Answers
• War

Adventure

DC34238
Base 66: a story of fear, fun, and freefall by Jevto Dedijer.
1 disc. Narrated by Male synthetic speech.
"Base 66" is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The Base club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder had to parachute from the top of a building, an antenna tower, a bridge and a cliff, and survive to tell the story - a feat only some 800 adrenaline addicted people have succeeded in doing. 2004.

Aging (includes retirement, health)

DC33644
Chicken soup for the golden soul: heartwarming stories about people 60 and over by [compiled by] Jack Canfield ... [et al.].
1 disc. Narrated by Jane Loewen.
Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your dream, reminiscing and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. c2000.

Animals (Science)

DC31289
The other end of the leash: why we do what we do around dogs by Patricia B. McConnell.
1 disc. Narrated by Kathy Stinson.
Shares a new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behaviour in comparison with that of dogs. Looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behaviour, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends. c2002.

Archeology

DC34203
The story of archaeology : the 100 great discoveries by editor Paul G. Bahn.
1 disc. Narrated by Irene Crosby.
Amazing discoveries such as the tomb of Tutankhamen and the caves at Lascaux are headline news but archaeology also reveals the lives of ordinary people, our ancestors, and constantly challenges our perception of the past. With an ever growing battery of scientific tools and techniques archaeology has transcended its origins as the pastime of gentleman scholars to become a twenty-first century science. 1997.

Biography

DC34270
Without mercy : a woman's struggle against modern slavery by Miriam Ali with Jana Wain.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple female narrators.
For Miriam, the turning point in her life came with the confirmation that her daughters, Zana and Nadia, aged only fifteen and fourteen respectively, had been taken from their home in Birmingham to be sold by their father to 'husbands' in Yemen. She finally took her remaining children and left, beginning the fight to bring Zana and Nadia back home. 1995.

DC34168
Paula by Isabel Allende; translated from the Spanish by Margaret Sayers Peden.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
This story takes the form of a long "letter" written by Allende to her daughter as she lay in a coma for a year. A meditation on Paula's illness and eventual death, the novel is filled with flashbacks that form the story of Allende's own life, and of Chile, her country. 1996.

DC35648
Sharon and my mother-in-law: Ramallah diaries by Suad Amiry.
1 disc. Narrated by Jacqui Bishop.
The author writes of her experiences living on the West Bank from the early 80s to the present. The book contains a diary she kept during the Israeli invasion of Ramallah in 2002. Daily chores such as buying food and visiting friends become Herculean tasks for anyone living in a state of siege. 2003.

DC35676
The remarkable adventures of "Portuguese Joe" Silvey by Jean Barman.
1 disc. Narrated by Richard Nazarewich.
Few B.C. pioneers were as colourful as Portuguese Joe Silvey - a saloon keeper, whaler and pioneer of herring seine fishing. The author brings to life the story of Joe - the romance, the tragedy and the adventure - using interviews with his descendants and archival records to build an intriguing and entertaining portrait. 2004.

DC34216
Daughter of the East : an autobiography by Benazir Bhutto.
1 disc. Narrated by Molly Harnsworth.
The daughter of the only popular leader Pakistan has ever produced - President Bhutto, achieved a princess-like status by becoming Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister. This autobiography describes her upbringing in one of Pakistan's richest families, and her subsequent politicisation and arrest after her father's death, including nearly five years spent in detention. 1989.

DC35668
It's only a movie: Alfred Hitchcock, a personal biography by Charlotte Chandler.
1 disc. Narrated by William Samples.
Author of acclaimed biographies, Chandler spent several years with Hitchcock discussing his life and career. She also talked with his wife and daughter, as well as many of the screen legends who appeared in his films. An intimate yet expansive portrait of a unique artist, who created many of history's most memorable films. c2005.

DC35661
The teeth of time: remembering Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Ramsay Cook.
1 disc. Narrated by Harold Roberts.
This is the story of the relationship between one of Canada's pre-eminent historians and the still-captivating figure of the country's fifteenth prime minister. The memoir traces how public affairs and the central political themes of Trudeau's reign continued to drive their relationship after Trudeau's resignation in 1984. c2006.

DC34269
My story by Lewis Hamilton.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple male narrators.
Provides an inspirational insight into Lewis as well as a look back in detail at each race of the 2007 F1 World Championship, which has been dominated by Lewis's Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team. The book also covers Lewis's early years from starting out in go-karts at the age of eight to his meteoric rise through the Junior and Formula ranks. Discusses his leading the F1 World Championship in his debut year, and his transformation from teenage boy wonder to international superstar. 2007.

DC35660
In the land of the red goat by Bob Henderson.
1 disc. Narrated by Bryon Johnsen.
At age 18, Bob Henderson abandoned his privileged life for the challenges of the mountains of northern B.C. Mentored by the Tlogot'ine Indians and a few veteran guides, he adapted to the vagaries of packhorses, float planes, grizzly bears and bureaucrats. His stories recount four decades of wrangling, guiding, flying and fishing. 2006.

DC35659
Sex with the queen: 900 years of vile kings, virile lovers, and passionate politics by Eleanor Herman.
1 disc. Narrated by Trish Grainge.
How did queens find happiness? In courts bristling with testosterone - swashbuckling generals, polished courtiers, and virile cardinals - many had love affairs. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard had courtiers; Catherine the Great had a long list of sexy favourites; Empress Alexandra had Rasputin and Marie Antoinette had count Axel Fersen. 2006.

DC31677
Confessions: an innocent life in Communist China by Kang Zhengguo ; translated by Susan Wilf.
1 disc. Narrated by Gerry Glinski.
Zhengguo records life in China from the time of "liberation" in 1949 through the Tiananmen Square protests and later. As a student, his resistance to political oppression landed him in a labour camp, where, upon release in 1965, he was presented with a bill. Zhengguo chronicles the petty use of power to control every aspect of life, the ways that the push to conformity and official notions of egalitarianism distort human interactions, and the anger and amazement of his family at his continued defiance. Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2007.

DC34019
I only joined for the hat: redoubtable Wrens at war : their trials, tribulations and triumphs by Christian Lamb.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
In 1939, before compulsory call-up, Christian Lamb felt she had to 'do her bit' for the war effort. Her comfortable life was about to be turned upside down. With her naval background, the WRNS was the obvious choice - with its attractive uniform and tricorne hat - but this was for officers only, the first of many nasty surprises. This book gives an account of what life was truly like for the wartime Wrens. 2007.

DC35654
The tiger in the attic: memories of the Kindertransport and growing up English by Edith Milton.
1 disc. Narrated by Jacqui Bishop.
In 1939, Edith Milton and her sister left Germany by way of the Kindertransport, the program which gave Jewish children refuge in England. They were given shelter by a jovial British foster family. Edith chronicles these transformative experiences of exile and good fortune, a touching memoir of growing up as an outsider in a strange land. 2005.

DC34243
The life and achievements of Captain James Cook RN, FRS : explorer, navigator, surveyor and physician by Surgeon Rear-Admiral John Reid Muir.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
The life of Captain Cook from his birth and early years, to his voyages and subsequent death. 1939.

DC31682
Memoirs: 1939-1993 by Brian Mulroney.
1 disc. Narrated by Bruce Roney.
Covers Mulroney's rise out of a working-class family in Baie-Comeau and his immersion into the world of Ottawa politics. He rose fast in the Tory ranks in Quebec as a young Montreal lawyer, and eventually ran the most successful election campaign in Canadian history, winning 211 seats and taking office in September 1984, and again in 1988. His terms were marked by Meech Lake, the Free Trade Agreement, and the Charlottetown Accords. Some strong language. 2007.

DC34159
Reading Lolita in Tehran: a memoir in books by Azar Nafisi.
1 disc. Narrated by Laurel Lefkow.
In Iran in the late 90's, Azar Nafisi and seven young women - her former students - gathered at her house every Thursday to discuss forbidden works of Western literature. Shy and uncomfortable at first, they soon began to open up, not only about the novels they were reading but also their own dreams and disappointments. Their personal stories intertwine with those they are reading. Azar Nafisi also tells her own story. 2004.

DC34248
Neil Young by Alexis Petridis.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
This text provides a concise and well-researched view into the career of this unique rock 'n' roll icon. The author includes full biographical information and a comprehensive discography, and explores the influence of Young on a huge range of artists, from Sonic Youth and Nirvana to Ron Sexsmith. 2000.

DC35642
Bill Bennett: a mandarin's view by Bob Plecas.
1 disc. Narrated by Richard Nazarewich.
The inside story of Bill Bennett's time as premier of British Columbia and his government's extraordinary accomplishments, told anecdotally through the eyes of one of the province's most powerful civil servants of the time. 2006.

DC32641
Beaverbrook: a shattered legacy by Jacques Poitras.
1 disc. Narrated by Jo Ayers.
From humble beginnings, Max Aitken, later Lord Beaverbrook, rose to the heights of politics and business, as well as philanthropy. In the late 1950s, he built the Beaverbrook Art Gallery as a gift to the people of New Brunswick, stocking it with a large collection of masterworks that form the core of the Gallery's prestigious collection. Today, the paintings are at the centre of a bitter battle between the Gallery and the two charitable Beaverbrook foundations - a battle that has rocked the art world on both sides of the Atlantic. Some strong language. c2007.

DC25043
All in good time by Brian Tobin ; with John Lawrence Reynolds.
1 disc. Narrated by Geoffrey Pierpoint.
Dubbed "Captain Canada" for his fierce efforts to promote Canadian interests, Tobin gained notoriety for his denouncement of illegal fishing off the Grand Banks and almost single-handedly sparked the appearance of 100,000 flag-waving Canadians in Montreal on the eve of the 1995 Quebec Referendum. As premier of Newfoundland, he altered the province's social fabric with his policies on education, taxation, same-sex rights, aboriginal affairs and federal-provincial relationships. 2002.

DC34178
Music will out: the autobiography of Norman Silcock by Norman Silcock.
1 disc. Narrated by Male narrator.
Norman Silcock, born blind in 1915 in Yorkshire, studied at the School for the Blind. He taught at the Royal Normal College. He is known as a composer, notably of anthems, and as an organist. [no date].

DC33978
The man in the mirror of the book : a life of Jorge Luis Borges by James Woodall.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Jorge Luis Borges is one of the seminal figures in twentieth-century literature, with a strong influence on narrative and the way people think about writing. This biography produces a picture of a complex man who neither courted fame nor acknowledged the literary revolution he set in train. The author also throws new light on the background to the stories and the poetry. 1996.

Computer Science

DC34234
How to do just about anything on a computer: Microsoft Windows XP edition by Reader's Digest.
1 disc. Narrated by Female synthetic voice.
Now fully revised and updated, this guide opens up hundreds of ways for you to get more out of your PC. 2005.

Cookbooks

DC33994
Rachel's food for living by Rachel Allen.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
This book, to accompany Rachel Allen's fourth TV series, provides a new collection of recipes that celebrate life, love and cherished memories. 2007.

DC25498
The baby's table: over 100 easy, healthy and homemade recipes for the pickiest, most deserving eaters on the planet by Brenda Bradshaw and Lauren Donaldson Bramley.
1 disc. Narrated by Mary Fisher.
A how-to book on preparing the healthiest foods for babies, including a look at breastfeeding, food allergies, and intolerances. 2004.

Crime

DC15183
Unholy matrimony: a true story of murder and obsession by John Dillmann.
1 disc. Narrated by Richard Nazarewich.
A real-life detective story written by the sleuth himself. A hit-and-run case is assigned to the New Orleans cop-author for a cursory investigation. What happens is a tribute to his persistence and good instincts as he slowly unveils a vicious, premeditated murder of an innocent bride. 1986.

DC35670
Walking after midnight: one woman's journey through murder, justice & forgiveness by Katy Hutchison.
1 disc. Narrated by Barbara Karmazyn.
The dramatic story of a life forever changed, and of how unthinkable horror, the murder of a husband and father of young twins, became a transformative gift. A story about triumph over tragedy, and a journey that breaks all the rules. It challenges society's expectations around grief and loss, victimhood, forgiveness, and restorative justice. 2006.

General Fiction

DC34127
The happy camper: an essential guide to life outdoors by Kevin Callan.
1 disc. Narrated by Ken Luginbuhl.
A compendium of basic wilderness instruction and well-tested campsite advice from one of North America's top canoeing and outdoors experts. Learn how to plan your trip, pack only what's needed, and beat the bugs, stake a tent, build a fire, ward off unwanted wildlife, and paddle a canoe. Also includes using maps and a compass, camp cooking, camping with dogs and kids, bruises, blisters and Band-Aids, and cold-weather camping. 2007, c2005.

DC33974
AK47: the story of the people's gun by Michael Hodges.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
In the sixty years since General Kalashnikov created the AK's distinctive silhouette, the gun has been at the centre of conflicts across the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The weapon that made him a 'Hero of the Soviet Union' has also appeared on t-shirts and vodka bottles, featured in videos and song lyrics and been re-fashioned in crystal - a gift from Putin to George W. Bush. Power, politics and passion combine in the story of a weapon that has shaped the modern world. Using testimonies of people who have experienced the gun at first-hand - including a Sudanese child soldier, a Vietcong veteran, and Yorkshire student - Michael Hodges provides an account of how the AK47 became an icon that ranks alongside Coca-Cola as one of the most recognisable brands in the world. 2007.

DC30441
The end of ignorance: multiplying our human potential by John Mighton.
1 disc. Narrated by Ken Luginbuhl.
Mighton conceives of a world based on the assumption that each child has the potential to be successful in every subject. He argues that by recognizing the barriers that we have experienced in our own educational development, by identifying the moment that we became disenchanted with a certain subject and forever closed ourselves off to it, we will be able to eliminate these same barriers from standing in the way of our children. 2007.

Health

DC28155
You--the owner's manual: an insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz ; with Lisa Oz and Ted Spiker.
1 disc. Narrated by Patricia Ross.
Layperson's guide to the human body describes the major systems and common diseases. Authors state that "knowing your body gives you the power to change it, maintain it, decorate it, and strengthen it." Includes nutrition advice and recipes. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005.

History (Canadian)

DC22637
Atlin: the story of British Columbia's last gold rush by Christine F. Dickinson and Diane S. Smith.
1 disc. Narrated by Harold Roberts.
The story of British Columbia's last gold rush in 1898, which led to the building of the town of Atlin in northwestern B.C. 1995.

History

DC34207
The terror: the shadow of the guillotine : France 1792-1794 by Graeme Fife.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
A powerful and frightening account - based on fresh research and eye-witness accounts - of the great Terror that swept France after the Revolution From early 1793 to the summer of 1794, the young French Republic was subject to a reign of institutionalised terror. The author has used contemporary documents, eye-witness accounts, and reports from the dreaded Committee of Public Safety, to show the atmosphere of fear, suspicion and betrayal that gripped France. 2003.

DC34195
Hitler by Ian Kershaw.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
This book examines the nature and mechanics of Hitler's power and how he used it. The embodiment of wide social expectations and resentments, his was a "charismatic" rule, with legality and rationality in government undermined by the will to work towards his presumed intentions. His power came largely from collaboration, miscalculation, tolerance and weakness by those with positions of responsibility, and was extended by their later capitulations. 1991.

DC34247
Women in medieval life by Margaret Wade Labarge.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
What was daily life like for medieval women? Much of what we know applies to exceptional women, such as Joan of Arc and Eleanor of Aquitaine, both extraordinarily powerful in their own way, while the lives of the majority have been overlooked. The author redresses the balance, giving us a fascinating insight into ordinary women's lives in France, England, the Low Countries and southern Germany between 1100 and 1500. 2001.

Homemaking

DC34236
Reader's Digest complete DIY manual [editor Noel Buchanan].
1 disc. Narrated by Narrator.
This book is packed with DIY techniques and technology. It gives hundreds of ideas for the home, to fire your imagination and show you how with step by step descriptions. 1995.

Internet

DC33612
The Internet for dummies by John Levine, Margaret Levine Young, Carol Baroudi.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Now updated to cover the latest browsers, including Internet Explorer 7 and the newest version of Firefox, this book is packed with new information on the latest Internet trends, including talking over the Internet using Skype, having fun on MySpace, building a simple Web page, sharing photos on Flickr, and posting and viewing videos on YouTube. It includes coverage of browsers, search engines, music and video sites, shopping, financial services, file downloads, e-mail, instant messaging, viruses, spam, and creating a personal Web site or blog. 2007.

Islam

DC30040
The heirs of the prophet Muhammad: Islam's first century and the origins of the Sunni-Shia schism by Barnaby Rogerson.
1 disc. Narrated by Margaret Williams.
Within a generation of Muhammad's death, his followers exploded out of Arabia to confront the two great superpowers of the seventh-century and establish Islam and a new civilization. Coming from small oasis communities of central Arabia, their achievements were immense. Rogerson also identifies the seeds of discord that destroyed the unity of Islam, and traces the roots of the schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Some descriptions of violence. 2006.

Journals, Memoirs, etc.

DC34167
Diaries 1969-1979: the Python years by Michael Palin.
1 disc. Narrated by Raymond Sawyer.
Michael Palin's diaries reveals how the Python emerged and triumphed, how he, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, the two Terrys - Jones and Gilliam - and Eric Idle, came together and changed the face of British comedy. But this is but only part of Palin's story. Here is his growing family, his home in a north London Victorian terrace, his solo efforts as an actor and his writing. 2006.

Law & Order

DC34242
The world's greatest trials by Tim Healey.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
The stories of 50 sensational trials that have changed the course of history: the Yorkshire Ripper, Charles I, Guy Fawkes, and the Nuremburg trials are all featured. 1990.

Literature

DC34256
The Penguin short history of English literature by Stephen Coote.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Stephen Coote surveys the lines of development that lead from the Anglo-Saxon poet, or scop, singing his work at the chieftain's hearth, to the modern poetry of Geoffrey Hill and Seamus Heaney. Each chapter provides a generous overview of styles and themes along with vivid, compact accounts of the major figures. 1993.

Microwave Cooking

DC34153
Cooking with a microwave : 101 essential tips by Sarah Brown.
1 disc. Narrated by Narrator.
This book breaks down core information on microwave cooking into 101 easy-to-grasp tips, from understanding microwave cooking to cooking basic foods and timesaving techniques. 1995.

Music

DC34170
1001 albums you must hear before you die by editor, Robert Dimery ; preface by Michael Lydon.
2 discs. Narrated by Male synthetic speech.
If you thought you knew your music this will make you think again. "1001 Albums" is more than a simple guide to music, it is a critical list, packed with insights into why each album is significant, the key tracks, the circumstances of its creation, the critical reception in its day, and why it stands the test of time. 2005.

DC13748
Opera in America: a cultural history by John Dizikes.
1 disc. Narrated by James DeLotel.
A general history of the American operatic scene, including musical comedy, the musical, and operetta. Dizikes describes opera as it was originally imported from Europe and as it was transformed in the U.S. Amid stories of memorable productions, splendid theatres, and great artists are tales about backstage workers and makeshift stages, and about the appreciative audiences who encourage the art form to flourish. 1993.

Native People (Non-fiction)

DC13311
Canada's first nations: a history of founding peoples by Olive Patricia Dickason.
1 disc. Narrated by Mary Laurence.
Dickason traces the history of Canada's first nations, from the earliest habitation of North America through European settlement and to the present. She discusses current issues and controversies, including Meech Lake, the Oka crisis, and the debate over self-government. 1992.

Parenting

DC33746
Chicken soup for the grandparent's soul: stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of grandparents [edited by] Jack Canfield ... [et al.].
1 disc. Narrated by Jennifer Jolley.
Children and grandchildren will relive memories of their parents and grandparents as they read stories of love, humour and wisdom. Each tale will inspire them to make the most of the time they still have together and encourage them to seek deeper experiences. Grandparents will learn the value of their contributions and realize what an honoured position they hold within their circle of loved ones. c2002.

Pet Care

DC31051
The dog listener: learn how to communicate with your dog for willing cooperation by Jan Fennell.
1 disc. Narrated by Julie Hooker.
Fennell, a longtime dog owner, trainer, and champion show-dog manager, provides a comprehensive guide for creating peaceful coexistence between dogs and their owners. An advocate of nonviolent pet training, Fennell shows readers how to successfully train their canine companions using gentle techniques and also shares anecdotes and advice. Fennell's techniques appear to deal efficiently with canine problem behaviours by teaching owners to establish leadership while eliminating separation anxiety, nervous aggression, and destructive behaviours. 2004, c2000.

DC34241
Understanding your dog: a practical guide to achieving happy companionship by Elsa Flint.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
Dogs help us in so many ways, and yet too often they are misunderstood and neglected. Many of the behavioural problems owners complain about arise from not understanding their dog's psyche and needs. People do not know what to expect from their pets and have unrealistic ideals. Equally, there are problem pets, as dogs can suffer from mental disorders that need to be properly diagnosed and treated. This book offers expert insight into dogs and their world, profiles on breeds and their temperaments, guidelines on identifying and dealing with problem and behaviour, step-by-step instructions to help you modify your dog's negative behaviour, and up-to-date advice on caring for an aged dog. 2003.

Philosophy

DC33214
The meaning of life: a very short introduction by Terry Eagleton.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
In this text, Eagleton shows how centuries of thinkers - from Shakespeare and Schopenhauer to Marx, Sartre and Beckett - have tackled the question, one that has become particularly problematic in modern times. In conclusion, he suggests his own answer. 2008, c2007.

DC28972
The portable Nietzsche by Friedrich Nietzsche ; selected and translated, with an introd., prefaces, and notes, by Walter Kaufmann.
1 disc. Narrated by Peter Spencer.
The works of Friedrich Nietzsche have fascinated readers ever since the publication of his first book more than a hundred years ago, though they have also been consistently misinterpreted. Kaufmann, one of the world's leading authorities on Nietzsche, provides definitive translations of the complete and unabridged texts of "Twilight of the Idols", "The Antichrist", "Nietzsche Contra Wagner" and "Thus Spoke Zarathustra". In addition, he brings together selections from other books, notes, and letters, to give a full picture of Nietzsche's development and versatility. 1976, c1954.

DC34146
A history of Western philosophy by Bertrand Russell.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
This book, first published in 1946, is considered a masterpiece in its field. By presenting a history of Western philosophy in relation to its social and economic background, this book creates an understanding of the past with its changing philosophical doctrines. 1984.

Plays

DC34184
Look back in anger: a play in three acts by John Osborne.
1 disc. Narrated by Male narrator.
The text of the play, first performed in London in 1956, which depicts the despair of post-war youth. 1957.

DC34250
The comedy of errors by William Shakespeare; edited by R.A. Foakes.
1 disc. Narrated by Elizabeth Heritage.
A dramatic comedy about a family divided exactly in half by a shipwreck. Each half contains one parent, one twin son and one twin slave. Their attempts to become reunited cause many mistaken identity mix-ups and are complicated by the father's impending execution if he does not produce a ransom. 1993.

Political Science

DC34213
Understanding power: the indispensable Chomsky : [part work] by Noam Chomsky ; edited by Peter R. Mitchell & John Schoeffel.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple male and female narrators.
The editors have assembled the best of Chomsky's talks on the past, present and future of the politics of power in this book. In a series of discussions - published here for the first time - Chomsky radically reinterprets the events of the past three decades, covering topics from foreign policy during the Vietnam War to the decline of welfare under the Clinton administration. As he elucidates the connection between America's imperialistic foreign policy and social inequalities at home, Chomsky also discerns the necessary steps to take toward social change. 2003.

Politics and Government

DC06876
Shadows and whispers: power politics inside the Kremlin from Brezhnev to Gorbachev by Dusko Doder.
1 disc. Narrated by Noah Siegel.
Memoirs of the "Washington Post" Moscow bureau chief from 1981 to 1985. Doder was able to gather details on the intrigue and machinations of the Kremlin. 1986.

DC27556
In his own words: from freedom to the future by Nelson Mandela ; edited by Kader Asmal, David Chidester, Wilmot James.
1 disc. Narrated by Michael Rennie.
This collection by former South African President Mandela presents the Nobel laureate's speeches on a wide variety of subjects, including struggle, freedom, reconciliation, nation building, development, education and culture. Included is Mandela's famous speech to the Rivonia court before his sentencing on charges of insurrection, as well as his commentary on South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 2003.

DC35667
Right side up: the fall of Paul Martin and the rise of Stephen Harper's new conservatism by Paul Wells.
1 disc. Narrated by Harold Roberts.
In 2001, Stephen Harper reluctantly became the leader of the Canadian Alliance. A few short years later, he was the Prime Minister, and the shell-shocked Liberal Paul Martin was planning his retirement. What happened, to turn the political world upside down, taking Harper to the top and plunging Martin on a downward trajectory? 2006.

Psychology

DC26460
The success principles: how to get from where you are to where you want to be by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer.
1 disc. Narrated by Ward Massner.
A roadmap for anyone - from marketing professionals to small business owners, and from teachers to students and parents - striving to achieve their professional and personal dreams or goals. Touching on every aspect of our lives, it offers 64 practical and inspiring principles to get any aspiring person from where they are to where they want to be. 2005.

Science

DC34223
The selfish gene by Richard Dawkins.
1 disc. Narrated by Gordon Dulieu.
Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for their replication. This work not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience, but galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. 2006, 1976.

DC34194
Darwin's dangerous idea : evolution and the meanings of life by Daniel C. Dennett.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple male readers.
This work assesses Darwin's theory of evolution and looks at why it causes such heated debate among scientists, philosophers and sociologists. Studying the history of these debates, the author uncovers the motives of the participants. The book aims to show that Darwinism does not devalue the miracles of life. 1995.

DC31840
Carnal knowledge: a navel gazer's dictionary of anatomy, etymology, and trivia by Charles Hodgson.
1 disc. Narrated by Joan Bell.
From head to toe to breast to behind, Hodgson presents a tour of the words we use to describe our bodies. Did you know that 'eye' is one of the oldest written words in the English language, or that gam, a slang word for leg, comes from the French word jambe? Also provides information on how each body part works. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language. 2007.

DC33241
The island of the colour-blind: and Cycad Island by Oliver Sacks.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
Oliver Sacks travels once again in search of human diversity, to the South Pacific atoll of Pingelap, where he finds that a high proportion of the population is colourblind and investigates the causes and effects of that condition. This book explores the islands, the people and their case studies. 1996.

Sea Stories Non-Fiction

DC35672
Women sailors and sailors' women: an untold maritime history by David Cordingly.
1 disc. Narrated by William Samples.
An inspiring, illuminating, and highly readable book that reveals the vibrant history of women and the sea. Drawing on ship's logs, and the diaries of extraordinary women, Cordingly resurrects the incredible stories of these forgotten women sailors and sailors' women. 2001.

DC34201
Mapping the deep: the extraordinary story of ocean science by Robert Kunzig.
1 disc. Narrated by Garrick Hagon.
This book is a state-of-the-ocean report on the sea and its science. After amazing you with how little you know of the ocean, the author draws readers into a compelling narrative of oceanographers past and present - scientists, pioneers, maverick thinkers, deep-water divers and submersible pilots. 2000.

Self-help Books

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How to accept yourself by Windy Dryden.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple narrators.
This book explains the art of accepting yourself, warts and all. Accepting your strengths and weaknesses, rather than striving towards change and improvement lie at the heart of happiness. Windy Dryden shows the readers that until you accept the person you are, you cannot be truly content. This is a practical book offering realistic self-help exercises, case-study stories and examples of how to put the advice into practice. 1999.

Social Sciences

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Towards a new world view: conversations on the leading edge edited by Russell E. DiCarlo.
1 disc. Narrated by Robert Adams.
Dedicated to presenting new views of science, human/social development, psychology, medicine, education, business and more. Individual interviews with leading thinkers in their fields - some with controversial views - engage the reader in thought-provoking models of thought, especially in science. 1996.

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End of history and the last man by Francis Fukuyama.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
This book has a respectable base in history and a good framework in philosophy. It discusses some fundamental, far-reaching questions on the future of the world in the post-Cold War era. With clarity and an astonishing sweep of reflection and imagination, Fukuyama tells us where we were, where we are and, most importantly, speculates about what we will most likely be. 1993.

Sports and Recreation

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Doyle Brunson's super system: a course in power poker by Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson in collaboration with Bobby Baldwin ... [et al.] ; special writing and coordination by Allen Goldberg.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple male and female narrators.
This is the classic book on every major no-limit game played today and is considered by the pros to be one of the best books ever written on poker. Includes advanced strategies, theories, tactics and money-making techniques. This will tell you when to raise, call, bet, and fold at hold 'em (limit and no-limit), 7-stud (high and low), draw poker, and lowball. 2002.

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The Runner's World complete book of running for beginners edited by Amby Burfoot.
1 disc. Narrated by Male synthetic speech.
Everything you need to know to begin running for pleasure, for health - for life! From the first steps you take (and the shoes you take them in) to building a sound training plan, boosting your endurance and learning to run with an ease and speed you could never have imagined possible. 2005.

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Teach your self chess by William R. Hartston.
1 disc. Narrated by Narrator.
This book contains all you need to know to learn and develop an understanding of good chess. The early chapters describe the rules of the game, and elementary strategy and tactics. The book then describes more advanced play, and commentaries on famous games. 1985.

Travel and Culture

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The unsavvy traveler: women's comic tales of catastrophe edited by Rosemary Caperton, Anne Mathews, and Lucie Ocenas ; introduction by Pam Houston.
1 disc. Narrated by Trish Grainge.
Includes hilarious stories of trips gone horribly wrong, vividly describing experiences that are both horrendous and humorous, including getting lost in the jungle, being chased by a bear, and being questioned by the police on the suspicion of taking photos of a nude man sunbathing. 2005.

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Out of Africa [by] Isak Dinesen [pseud.] With an introd. by Bernardine Kielty.
1 disc. Narrated by Alan Haines.
An account of the author's life on a Kenyan coffee plantation, of the natives and their festivals, of big game, and of Lulu, the gazelle who came to live on the farm. 1952.

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It's not about the tapas by Polly Evans.
1 disc. Narrated by Lucy Scott.
After tiring of her job as editor of a Hong Kong entertainment weekly, Polly Evans set off on a bicycle voyage around Spain. From the ascents of the Pyrenees to the olive groves of Andalusia, Polly found adventure, including an encounter with a sprightly pig and over-zealous suitors, while indulging in her love of regional cooking. And while she pedalled, Polly pondered some of the more lurid details of Spanish history - the king who collected pickled heads, the queen who toured the country with her husband's mouldering corpse, and the unfortunate duchess who lost her feet. 2003.

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New Europe by Michael Palin.
1 disc. Narrated by Michael Palin.
Palin's New Europe takes the form of a journey through countries which have rich and complex cultures. Few have survived intact, as the ebb and flow of warring armies has continually changed the map of Europe. Starting in the mountains of Slovenia he travels down through Croatia and the former Yugoslavia to Albania before turning northwards to embrace Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, The Ukraine, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, the former East Germany, Poland, the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, opening up a new and undiscovered world to millions of viewers and readers. 2007.

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Indian summer: a good man in Asia by Will Randall.
1 disc. Narrated by William Samples.
Learning as much as he is teaching in the Indian city of Poona, Will finds his life transformed by his remarkable class of orphans: Dulabesh, the joker; Prakash, who learnt self-sufficiency by scavenging in skips; the nutty yet charming Tanushri. When the slum barons threaten to level the school, Will hits upon a fund-raising plan. 2004.

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Jupiter's travels by Ted Simon.
1 disc. Narrated by Maarten Van Dijk.
Account of a global adventure that took an English journalist on a 64,000-mile four-year solo jaunt around the world on a motorcycle. His trip led him from Europe down the continent of Africa, up South and North America, across Australia, through India and western Asia and back home again. Some strong language. 1981, c1979.

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Honeymoon with my brother: a memoir by Franz Wisner.
1 disc. Narrated by Bryon Johnsen.
Franz Wisner thought he had it all - until, days before they were to be married, his fiancée called it off. His family and friends decided he should have a big party and a honeymoon anyway, with his brother Kurt as his travel companion. Then he lost his dream job, so the brothers decided to leave their old lives behind them. They quit their jobs, sold all their possessions, and traveled around the world, visiting fifty-three countries for the next two years. Franz turned his heartbreak into an opportunity to learn about himself, the world, and the brother he hardly knew. 2005.

Trivia, Questions and Answers

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The complete book of Bible trivia by J. Stephen Lang.
1 disc. Narrated by Female narrator.
This book contains more than 4500 questions and answers about the world's most famous book. 1988.

War

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Forgotten voices of the Great War : a new history of WWI in the words of the men and women who were there by Max Arthur in association with the Imperial War Museum.
1 disc. Narrated by Various narrators.
In 1972 the Imperial War Museum set about the momentous task of tracing ordinary veterans and survivors of the First World War and interviewing them in detail about their experiences. The Imperial War Museum Sound Archive includes first-hand experiences of British, French, German, American, Canadian and Anzac soldiers and provides a vivid and compelling account of day-to-day life during one of the most harrowing periods of modern history. Now, thirty years on, after unlimited access to the First World War tapes, the author and his researchers have created this landmark history of the First World War - told in the words of the ordinary men and women who experienced it first hand. 2002.

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Europe's last summer: who started the Great War in 1914? by David Fromkin.
1 disc. Narrated by Multiple female narrators.
When war broke out in Europe in 1914, it surprised a European population enjoying the most beautiful summer in memory. For nearly a century since, historians have debated the causes of the war. Some have cited the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; others have concluded it was unavoidable. In this book Fromkin provides a different answer: hostilities were commenced deliberately. In a re-creation of the run-up to war, Fromkin shows how German generals, seeing war as inevitable, manipulated events to precipitate a conflict waged on their own terms. 2005.

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Kasztner's train: the true story of Rezso Kasztner, unknown hero of the Holocaust by Anna Porter.
1 disc. Narrated by Jane Carnwath.
In summer 1944, Rezso Kasztner, a lawyer and journalist, met with Adolf Eichmann in Budapest, where the two men made an agreement that allowed 1,684 Jews to leave for Switzerland by train. In other manoeuvrings, Kastzner may also have saved another 40,000 Jews already in the camps. Kasztner was later judged for having "sold his soul to the devil", and prior to being exonerated, he was murdered in Israel in 1957. Some explicit descriptions of violence. 2007.

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Holding Juno: Canada's heroic defence of the D-Day beaches, June 7-12, 1944 by Mark Zuehlke.
1 disc. Narrated by Chris Kennedy.
D-Day ended with the Canadians six miles inland - the deepest penetration achieved by Allied forces that day - but every soldier knew the worst was yet to come. The Germans began probing the Canadian lines early in the morning of June 7 and shortly after dawn counter attacked in force. The ensuing six days of battle was to prove bloodier than D-Day itself, as the Canadians fought to save the vulnerable beachheads they had won. Sequel to "Juno Beach Canada's D-Day victory, June 6, 1944". c2005.