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Locally-produced Digital Talking Books (DTBs)
The 10 Big Lies About America-Combating Destructive Distortions About Our Nation
DBO15427
Medved, Michael
104318
Watson, Harlan
"Author and talk-show host presents what he considers to be "ten of the biggest fallacies that millions of Americans believe about our country." -- back cover. 2008."
16,000 Suspects: a RAGBRAI Mystery
DBO13927
Lounsberry, Barbara
043500
Stageman, Rick
When someone is murdered on RAGBRAI, a mystery writer in mid-life crisis and an Iowa highway patrolman join the thousands traveling across Iowa to solve the case. Each of the seventeen chapters is written by a different Iowan. 1999.
The 17 Day Diet (2010)
DBO15377
Moreno, Mike
075700
Watson, Harlan
"A diet plan which uses four 17-day cycles to "keep your metabolism guessing". Includes lists of foods, recipes and sample meal plans. 2010."
The 5 Big Lies About American Business
DBO15428
Medved, Michael
070000
Smith, Sue
The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeye Football History
DBO15084
Maxwell, Michael
091339
Watson, Harlan
Ranks and brings to life the most memorable moments from Hawks gridiron lore. Fifty chapters describe the action, profile the participants, and reveal the rich story behind each play. 2008.
Adventure in the Haunted House
DBO14836
McBrier, Page
013000
Byrd, Dionte
While Oliver cat-sits Princess Fluffy for a vacationing friend, the cat runs off and gets lost in a spooky, boarded-up house. When Oliver hears a ghostly sound from inside the house, he calls on his friends to help him. For grades 2-4. 1986.
After You Lose Someone You Love: Advice and Insight from the Diaries of Three Kids Who've Been There
DBO14938
Dennison, Amy
022500
Schumacher, Rebecca
Amy and Allie Dennison were eight years old and their little brother David was four when their father suddenly died in his sleep. For the next two years, the three (with the help of their mother) kept a journal of their lives. Later, they looked back on what they wrote and added new reflections. They also offer suggestions for anyone who has experienced a similar loss -- all from a kid's point of view. Foreword by Harold Kushner, edited by Ellen Hawley. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians; 1 Alcatraz Series4785
DBO14997
Sanderson, Brandon
065500
Saurman, David
"On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry receives a bag of sand which is immediately stolen by theevil Librarians who are trying to take over the world. Fortunately Alcatraz is also introduced to his grandfather and discovers his own special talent. Unfortunately, Alcatraz learns he must use his talent to save civilization. For grades 3-6. 2007. First book in the Alcatraz series. Followed by "Alcatraz and the Scrivener's Bones" (not transcribed)."
America: the Glorious Republic (1990)
DBO15436
Graff, Henry Franklin
513000
Various
High school textbook. ISBN 0395492262. Revised edition. 1990.
Amy Moves in
DBO14930
Sachs, Marilyn
034500
Wheeler, Mary
A new neighborhood, new school, and no friends are the problems confronting Amy when her family moves. But a candy store across the street welcomes her to the block, and a fight with a girl named Cynthia brings her new friends. For grades 3-6.
Any Minute
DBO15403
Meyer, Joyce
095100
Sundin, Anita
Workaholic Sarah Harper has a near death experience which causes her to change her life and the lives of those around her. Co-author is Deborah Bedford. 2009.
At Odds with Love
DBO15124
Neels, Betty
052500
Kautz, Athena
When Jane needed help, she was amazed that it was the charismatic surgeon Nikolaas van der Vollenhove who tore himself away from his busy schedule to come to her rescue. A renowned workaholic, it was obvious that he had no time for anything -- or anyone -- in his life. Which was why his marriage proposal came as such a shock. Just why did he want Jane for his wife -- if not for love? Originally published in 1993 by Harlequin. 2005.
Becoming Real: Authenticity in an Age of Distractions
DBO15414
Sessions, Robert
094600
Saurman, David
Through personal stories, spiritual ruminations, and philosophical analysis, Sessions explores what it means to be authentic -- suggesting paths to follow for those who wish to lead more genuine and happy lives. -- back cover. 2011.
Beekeeping for Dummies
DBO15293
Blackiston, Howland
110348
Ketelsen, Sue
An easy-to-follow guide to raising bees. 2002.
Beneath a Marble Sky
DBO15395
Shors, John
140000
Gloeckner, Cathy
Although Jahan is the emperor of India and has many wives, Mumtaz is his soul mate; a constant companion and wise political consultant. She dies giving birth to their fourteenth child, but had the foresight to begin preparing her favorite daughter, Jahanara, by instructing the girl in the arts of influence and political strategy. Jahanara picks up where her mother left off, advising the emperor and helping with construction of Mumtaz's mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, but needs all her skills when called to defend the throne against a coup by her evil brother. Descriptions of sex, explicit descriptions of violence, and some strong language. 2004.
Best Laid Plans: the Origins of American Multilateralism and the Dawn of the Cold War
DBO15343
Patrick, Stewart
165500
Watson, Harlan
Argues that a combination of enduring identity commitments and new ideas, based on the lessons of recent cataclysmic events, shaped the policy preferences of central American decision-makers in the Roosevelt and Truman administrations. -- back cover. 2009.
Bindlestiff; 10 Nameless Detective Series0107
DBO15023
Pronzini, Bill
051000
Slagell, Mark
"In San Francisco the "Nameless Detective" looks for the missing father among the thieves, murderers, and bums who still ride the rails and live in contemporary hobo jungles. One of Charles Bradford's daughters wants him found. The other will pay to have him stay lost. Both hate him. "Nameless" is too late to find him alive, but he does unravel a tangle of old, unsolved murders. Some strong language. Tenth Nameless Detective mystery. Sequel to "Dragonfire."
Black Monday
DBO15313
Manchee, William
101400
Gracey, Tim
"On Black Monday, October 19, 1987, as the stock market is taking a nosedive and the nation's banking system falls into crisis, Stan Turner is asked by the CIA to help an operative unravel an IRS garnishment and ends up caught in a firefight between the CIA and the FBI. His day grows more complicated still as he receives the surprising news that he has been named as the executor of the estate of Lottie West, who has died in suspicious circumstances and who -- Stan soon discovers -- has been hiding priceless art treasures stolen during World War II. Sixth Stan Turner mystery. Sequel to "Deadly Distractions." 2005."
Bug Off!
DBO14712
Fields, Terri
023500
Wiesemann, Elizabeth
Krista wishes that her annoying younger brother Tyler is a bug. And poof, he's a bug! What if Tyler gets stepped on, swatted, or decides to fly away? Krista has to reverse what she has done or Tyler will be a little, black beetle bug -- forever! For grades 4-7. 1995.
Calamity Jayne; 1 Tressa Jayne Turner Series4063
DBO14996
Bacus, Kathleen
084000
Nicklay, Deb
"Tressa Jayne Turner is known as Calamity Jayne for the disastrous events that follow wherever she goes. One night after working the late shift at Bargain City in Granville, Iowa, Tressa mistakes another car for her own, and ends up on a dark country road with a flat tire. Instead of a spare, Tressa finds the town's drug-smuggling attorney dead in the trunk and an envelope of greenbacks in the glove compartment. In a panic, Tressa goes for help, but when she returns with "Ranger" Rick, her nemesis from high school who is now a cop, the car has disappeared, dead body, cash and all. First book in the Tressa Jayne Turner mystery series. Followed by "Calamity Jayne Rides Again." 2006."
Calamity Jayne Rides Again; 2 Tressa Jayne Turner Series4063
DBO15248
Bacus, Kathleen
102500
Nicklay, Deb
"Tressa's Uncle Frank has opened his soft-frozen ice-cream booth at the Iowa State Fair, and as always, members of the family have been recruited to work the concession stand, including Tressa. But this year things go terribly wrong. It's bad enough that someone is sabotaging Uncle Frank's frozen delights with such things as an army of cockroaches, but things really take a turn for the worse when Tressa's cousin Frankie disappears. Sequel to "Calamity Jayne." Second Tressa Jayne Turner mystery. 2006."
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the U.F.O.; 02 Cam Jansen Series0202
DBO14758
Adler, David
002500
Weaver, Alexandra
"Eric Shelton is planning to enter the Junior News Photography Contest, and his friend Cam is helping him search for a subject. When mysterious lights appear floating above the trees, Eric snaps away and Cam puts her photographic memory to use. Is the U.F.O. real or only a prank? Cam and Eric decide to find out. For grades 3-6. Sequel to "Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds." Second Cam Jansen mystery. 1980."
Camp Murphy; 8 Murphy Family Series2821
DBO14914
McKenna, Colleen O
030000
Schanz, Leah
"Collette Murphy and her friends Marsha and Sarah start a neighborhood summer camp for the little kids. But at the last minute, Sarah has to go away with her family. They ask the ever-so-cute John McKechnie to be a counselor, but John has a little accident and asks his best friend Roger Friday to fill in. The problem now is Marsha and Roger -- whenever they get within two miles of each other there is TROUBLE! For grades 3-6. Eighth book in the Murphy Family series. Sequel to "Mother Murphy." 1993."
The Case of the Buried Treasure; 1 Jigsaw Jones Super Special Series4783
DBO14847
Preller, James
011000
Byrd, Dionte
Jigsaw's class finds a hidden riddle that leads them on a treasure hunt. Have pirates stashed their loot in Jigsaw's school? For grades 2-4. Jigsaw Jones Super Special, 1. 2002.
The Case of the Christmas Snowman; 2 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14851
Preller, James
005000
Aronowitz, Lisa
Lucy is in trouble. She gave her father's rare coin to Bigs Maloney. Now the coin is missing! Jigsaw and Mila are on the hunt for clues. For grades 2-4. Second Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1998.
The Case of the Class Clown; 12 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14987
Preller, James
004445
Terwilliger, Holly
Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes on the class. Athena Lorenzo was the first victim -- green slime in her sneaker! It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to catch the clown. For grades 2-4. Twelfth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 2000.
The Case of the Great Sled Race; 8 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14969
Preller, James
004000
Terwilliger, Holly
Someone has stolen Bigs Maloney's sled Velma two days before the great sled race. Jigsaw and Mila are hot on the case. They need to keep Bigs cool and find Velma -- fast. For grades 2-4. Eighth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 2000.
The Case of the Mummy Mystery; 6 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14853
Preller, James
004000
Meier, Jenna
Joey Pignattano made a Halloween bet. He is going to eat a worm for a dollar. The only problem is: someone stole the worm. And the number one suspect is a mummy! For grades 2-4. Sixth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.
The Case of the Runaway Dog; 7 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14854
Preller, James
004000
Johnson, Kristen
It's almost Thanksgiving. But Jigsaw isn't feeling thankful. His dog, Rags, is missing. Did Rags wander off or was he dognapped? For grades 2-4. Seventh Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.
The Case of the Santa Clause Mystery; 4 Jigsaw Jones Super Special Series
DBO14842
Preller, James
011000
Byrd, Dionte
Sally Ann Simms wants to meet Santa Claus, and she won't take no for an answer. Can Jigsaw and Mila set a trap for the merry man in red? For grades 2-4. Jigsaw Jones Super Special, 4. 2006.
The Case of the Secret Valentine; 3 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14848
Preller, James
004000
Johnson, Kristen
Someone is secretly sending Jigsaw valentines. It is only when Jigsaw thinks of each valentine as a clue that the case starts to come together. For grades 2-4. Third Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.
The Case of the Spooky Sleepover; 4 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14849
Preller, James
004000
Meier, Jenna
When Ralphie Jordan thinks his house is haunted, Jigsaw takes the case. The only way to trap the ghost is for Jigsaw to spend the night. For grades 2-4. Fourth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.
The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards; 5 Jigsaw Jones Series2332
DBO14850
Preller, James
003500
Johnson, Kristen
Eddie brought his baseball cards to school and now they're missing. It's time for Jigsaw to step up to the plate and solve the case. For grades 2-4. Fifth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.
Cast a Single Shadow
DBO14727
Holl, Kristi
022000
Weaver, Alexandra
Doug and Tracy's mother has been accused of robbing the jewelry store where she works. It is up to the seventh-graders to prove her innocence. Tracy follows her twin brother's lead, but during their investigation Doug breaks his leg. Now Tracy has to solve the case on her own. For grades 4-7.
The Cheat
DBO15390
Koss, Amy Goldman
030900
White, Robert
When Sarah gets her hands on the answers to the eighth-grade geography mid-term and decides to share them with some other students, the consequences are far-ranging. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.
Cheerleaders: the New Evil; 4 Fear Street Super Chiller Cheerleaders Series4786
DBO14937
Stine, R.L.
033500
Henry, Tallis
Corky and the rest of the Shadyside cheerleaders were sure the evil spirit had been destroyed (as described in three earlier books). Then a series of horrifying accidents convinces Corky and the remaining cheerleaders the evil is back. They come up with a plan to draw the evil out and destroy it for good. For junior and senior high readers. Fourth book in the Fear Street Super Chiller Cheerleaders series. No other books in the series transcribed. 1994.
Choose to Live: Your Diabetes Survival Guide (2010)
DBO14667
American Diabetes Association
012800
Ringgenberg, Wendy
A guide explaining the basics of diabetes care. Sponsored by American College of Cardiology and American Diabetes Association. 2010.
The Christmas List
DBO15341
Nelson, Pete
044000
Tauscheck, Mark
A nun who is teaching fourth-graders has her class make a list of admiration and appreciation for each person in the class. Years later, James Engler returns home to Iowa one Christmas after his fiancee calls off their marriage and discovers that his best childhood friend, Mike, has just been killed in the Gulf War. When Mike's parents reveal at a memorial service that Mike had carried his fourth-grade list with him, most of James's former classmates confess that they, too, kept their lists as a reminder, even in the worst of times, of their admirable traits and that they were appreciated. James didn't save his list, but his mother had -- and reading this list changes his life. 2004.
Christmas With Tucker; 2 Christmas Dogs Series4646
DBO15424
Kincaid, Greg
051046
White, Robert
"It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm. When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? Second book in the Christmas Dogs series. Prequel to "A Dog Named Christmas." 2010."
Chutes and Ladders: Navigating the Low-Wage Labor Market
DBO15350
Newman, Katherine S.
124200
Richards, Mary
Explores whether the poorest workers and families benefited from the tight labor markets and good economic times of the late 1990s. -- back cover. 2006.
Claudia and the New Girl; 12 Baby-Sitter's Club Series0293
DBO14815
Martin, Ann M
021500
Johnson, Kristen
Claudia was the most outrageous kid in her class.. until Ashley came along. Ashley wears hippie clothes, has six holes in her ears, and is a gifted artist. Ashley thinks Claudia should spend more time on her art and forget babysitting. Claudia's got to decide: the club or Ashley! For grades 4-7. 1988.
Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Family
DBO15361
Brown, Helen
102600
Kautz, Athena