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Reviews various sound recordings. 'Leading with Soul: An Uncommon Journey of Spirit,' by Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal; 'Cronkite Remembers,' by Walter Cronkite; 'Cold Case,' by Stephen White; Others.

Reviews several audio tapes. 'The Cliff Walk: A Memoir of a Job Lost and a Life Found,' by Don J. Snyder; 'Checkmates,' by Ron Miller; 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes II,' by Arthur Conan Doyle; 'Before I Say Good-Bye,' by Mary Higgins Clark; Others.

Reviews briefly several audio recordings. `Thread of the Silkworm,' by Iris Chang; `Bech at Bay and Before,' by John Updike; `The Castle,' by Franz Kafka.

Explains how to repair an audiocassette with simple tools. Fixing split magnetic tape; Opening the audiocassette shell; Replacing the cassette shell; Correcting twisted, wrinkled cassette tape; Observation that the life of a cassette depends on the quality of the original tape, the type and condition of the machine on which it is played, the amount of care the tapes are given, how often they are played, and how they are packaged; Hints on how to locate a twist in the tape of a cassette; Discussion of other problems, including when the pressure pad of the cassette has either slipped to one side or has fallen off. INSET: Cassette repair kit..

Reviews audio recordings that may be of interest to libraries. 'An Unselfish Life: The Pat Roles Story,' by Marea Stenmark; 'Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an empire,' by Alan Axelrod; 'Blake--Innocence and Experience,' by Elliott Hayes; Others.

Discusses the increase in publication of audiocassettes featuring guided tours. Observation that while travel is not a priority for the largest audio publishers, several entrepreneurs in the travel audio field see an increase of interest in their products; Mention of Talk-a-Walk, a company which markets taped tours of large cities; Discussion of why library purchase of travel audios has been limited, compared to the acquisition of music cassettes, audiobooks, and language tapes by libraries; Review of a number of sound recordings, including "Paris: The Left Bank: A Literary Walking Tour," from Day Ranger.

Presents a directory of audio-visual materials about art. Videotapes; Slides; Prints; Audiotapes.

Reviews the audiotapes `Around the World,' `Challah and Latkes: Stories for Shabbat and Hanukkah,' and `The Cuckoo's Child.'

Presents a selection of audiovisuals based on their commendable quality for young people through age 14. Films/videos: `Dollhouse Murders,' from Aims Media, `Hailstones and Halibut Bones,' from Aims Media; Recordings: `Family Garden,' by John McCutcheon, `Morning, Noon and Nighttime Tales,' by Bill Gordh, `Starfishing,' by the Green Chili Jam Band; Computer software: Thinkin' Things from Edmark Corporation; Carnegie Medal evaluation committee; Distributors.

Reviews several audiotapes about music. `Best Toddler Tunes'; `15th Anniversary Collection'; `King Island Christmas.'

Reviews several audiotapes about language arts. `Absolutely Normal Chaos,' by Recorded Books; `The Dark Is Rising,' by Listening Library; `Growler Radio 20: Toxic Obnoxic,' by Earthling Music.

This article explains how audiotapes and books can be used as perfect partners for developing both listening and reading skills. One of the special advantages of the audio cassette medium is that it is easy to use. In addition to production choices involving titles, narration, pace, and sound effects, there are some important properties of the medium itself that account for why audio and print are perfect partners in learning to read. Another reason why this medium is effective in teaching reading is that the spoken word and the visual word reinforce each other. Learning through two senses at the same time increases the chance for remembering. This aspect differentiates the read-along from virtually every other medium: radio, film and video, certainly. The audio read-along is not a picture dependent medium. The book portion does offer limited number of illustrations, but does not create a reliance on pictures. When a child reads a story or listens to a book on cassette, visualization of the characters and events is left mostly to that child's imagination. This inner picture-making capacity is essential to the child's development, and that development depends on exercise or practice by the perceptual apparatus.

Presents reviews of various audio products available to libraries. "The Bonfire of the Vanities"; "Murder on the Orient Express"; "Anna Katherine Green: The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock"; "Brideshead Revisited"; Others.

Reviews the audio tape 'Garrick Year.'

Reviews several audiotapes. 'Drugs Today'; 'Stop Smoking'; 'Weight and Nutrition.'

This article presents an interview with Simon Vance. Vance explains that stamina is important in spending long days reading and that a narrator needs a vivid imagination to put himself in the story. He also prefers a well-told story to well-drawn characters. Vance said that Gavin Menzies's "1421" and "1434" were his most difficult narrations because of name pronunciations. He loves all genres of literature and gets bored if he repeats the same genre too frequently.

This article reviews the audiotape of the book "Foreign Body," written by Robin Cook and narrated by George Guidall.

The article reviews the audiotape of the book "Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth," written by Hermann Hesse and narrated by Jeff Woodman.

This article reviews an audiotape of the book "A Patent Lie," written by Paul Goldstein and narrated by Paul Michaels.

This article reviews the audiotape of the book "Silks'" written by Dick Francis and Felix Francis and narrated by Martin Jarvis.

This article introduces the "Library Journal's" new media section and mentions some of its features. An interview with audiobook narrator Simon Vance is presented and Nanette Donohue looks at best practices in maintaining physical media collections. Immersive Learning Librarian Shawn McCann discusses gamer stereotypes in his column.

This article reviews the audiotape of the book "Hannah Coulter," written by Wendell Berry and narrated by Susan Denaker.

Reviews several audiotapes on language arts. `Brighty of the Grand Canyon'; `Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery'; `Felicity: An American Girl.'

Reviews several audiotapes on literature. `The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes II'; `Edgar Allan Poe's Stories & Tales II'; `The Hound of the Baskervilles.'

Reviews audio and video tapes on Earth Day. `The Earth's Birthday Sing-Along,' an audio tape; `Every Day Is Earth Day on the Farm,' a videotape; `It's Eco-Logic,' a videotape.

Evaluates a number of products which may be useful for libraries and librarians. Audiovisual storage cabinets by Russ Basset Co. which are available in different configurations; Computer cleaning products which are offered by Tech-Sa-Port; The No-Walk® horizontal carousel power filing systems for storage of magnetic tapes and/or cartridges from White Office Systems; AURORA QUIK-LOK® steel shelving from Richards-Wilcox; The Eye Com 1200 Image Rotation Reader which is available from Eye Communication Systems, Inc.; Hands Free™ bookmark from Hahn Manufacturing Co., which allows readers to hold paperback books open without their hands.

Reviews the audio tape 'Alec Mackenzie on Time.'

Reviews the audio tape 'The Wit and Wisdom of Dan Quayle.'

Reviews the audio tape 'How To Play Harmonica Instantly.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Starlight Rider.'

Reviews the audio tape 'The Stand.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Santorini.'

Reviews the audio tape 'No Place To Hide.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Flowers in the Attic.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Dead and Alive.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Writing You College Application Essay.'

Reviews the audio tape 'Thinking About Drinking.'

Reviews the audiotape 'Adrienne Rich: Women's Words,' from Pacifica Tape Library.

Reviews the audio recording `Management of the Absurd,' by Richard Farson.

Reviews the sound recordings 'The Doctor Talks to You About Hysterectomy' and 'The Doctors Talks to You About Miscarriage,' produced by Soundwords.

Reviews the audiotape 'The Pursuit of Happiness and Other Sombering Thoughts.'

Reviews the audiotape 'Tales of Mystery and Horror.'

Reviews the audiotape 'A Bell for Adano.'