Suggested reading age 7+
Moses, Brian. School report: very funny poems about school! 2014. TB 21606.
Find out what goes on behind the staffroom door, join in at playtime, see what is in the mysterious lost-property box, go on the school trip, and discover what teachers do in their spare time - and that's just the beginning of the school adventure in this collection of poems.
Read by Philip Bretherton. 58 minutes. TB 21606.
Suggested reading age 13+
Dawson, James This book is gay. 2014. TB 21651.
An uncensored look at sexual orientation and gender identity. This frank, funny, fully inclusive book explores everything anyone who ever dared to wonder wants to know – from sex to politics, how to pull, stereotypes, how to come-out and more. Contains passages of a sexual nature.
Read by Greg Wagland. 6 hours 31 minutes. TB 21651.
Adult fiction Cussler, Clive. The storm. 2013. Thriller. TB 405275.
NUMA files book 10. In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a NUMA research vessel is taking water samples at sunset, when a crew member spots a sheen of black oil ahead of them. But it is not oil. A swarm of black particles suddenly attacks the ship, killing everyone aboard, while the ship itself goes up in flames.
10 hours 45 minutes. TB 405275.
Hamilton, Patrick. Twenty thousand streets under the sky: a London trilogy. 2004. General fiction. TB 405302.
Written in the 1930s this trilogy comprises The midnight bell, The siege of pleasure and The plains of cement. This is a world of twenty thousand streets full of cruelty and kindness, comedy and pathos, wasted dreams and lost desires.
17 hours 20 minutes. TB 405302.
Thornber, M S. Silent links. 2014. General fiction. TB 405303.
Romantic, obsessive and unrequited passions are just a few of the aspects explored through the characters using the park over one day. Like the roots of the Sycamore, lives unfold through connected links and strands. Stories of hope, despair and ambition unfold as the clock moves on relentlessly from sunrise to sunset.
5 hours 33 minutes. TB 405303.
Adult non-fiction Autobiographies and biographies Goodman, Jordan. Paul Robeson: a watched man. 2013. TB 405301.
From the 1930s to the 1960s, the African American singer was the voice of the people, both on stage and as a political activist who refused to be silenced. Jordan Goodman tells the story of Robeson during the tumultuous Cold War when the US government became so worried by his impact abroad that it tried to silence him.
16 hours 8 minutes. TB 405301.
Henderson, Tam. Warrior: a true story of bravery and betrayal in the Iraq War. 2008. TB 405266.
Warrior is the powerful true story of a British soldier's heroism during the Iraq War that reveals how he was ruthlessly sacrificed by the Establishment. But Tam fought back and embarked upon the biggest battle of his life - against the Ministry of Defence and international arms companies.
6 hours 45 minutes. TB 405266.
Ludovic, Margarita. Another time, another place. 2012. TB 405269.
An account of an idyllic childhood. Told in the first person against the milieu of show business and family idiosyncrasies. If only things were so straightforward. Instead, this recount is juxtaposed against the backdrop of the Second World War, bringing into question a sense of identity, belonging and loyalties.
6 hours 53 minutes. TB 405269.
Vardy, Joan. A green hill far away. 2013. TB 405304.
Joan was blind at birth, only able to see light and shade and bright colours and absolute contrasts. The stories inside this book are in Joan's own words, sometimes using her strong Midland's dialect and, if some things are confusing to you, Dear Reader, then think how Joan had to muddle through and manage.
12 hours 33 minutes. TB 405304.
Craft Stratford, Sue. Mini Christmas knits - Twenty to make. 2011. TB 405279.
This title offers novelty knitting that is not only fun to do, but helps you create cute, funny and beautiful mini kits for Christmas, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Here are twenty mini knits: there are stockings, a snowman, a Christmas tree egg cosy, angels, mini mittens, French hens, turtle doves and more.
2 hours 18 minutes. TB 405279.
Food FitzGibbon, Theodora, Traditional Scottish cookery. 1980. TB 405295.
Gathering together some of the finest traditional Scottish recipes, this book includes favourites such as cock-a-leekie soup and Finnan haddie and kippers, as well as the more sophisticated meat and game dishes that are a legacy of the Auld Alliance with France.
9 hours 34 minutes. TB 405295.
Health Stein, Maxwell. Vinegar: nature's secret weapon. 2005. TB 405296.
There are some foods that are more than mere nourishment. Vinegar is one such liquid, whose healing powers have been well documented. This book contains a number of recipes involving vinegar, as well as listing its surprising other uses. There is also a section on honey and garlic.
5 hours 9 minutes. TB 405296.
History Dudgeon, Piers. Our Glasgow: memories of life in disappearing Britain. 2009. TB 405292.
Piers Dudgeon has listened to dozens of people who remember Glasgow as it was, and who have lived through its many changes. They talk of childhood and education, of work and entertainment, of family, community values, health, politics, religion and music.
12 hours 8 minutes. TB 405292.
Hutchison, James. Weavers, miners and the open book: a history of Kilsyth. 1986. TB 405299.
This traces the story of Kilsyth and its people from Roman Times to the present day. The title is based on the coat of arms of the burgh which features a weaver's shuttle, a miner's lamp, an open Bible and crossed swords each of which illustrates an important facet of the economic, social and religious life of the community.
12 hours 58 minutes. TB 405299.
Lomax, S C. The home front: Sheffield in the First World War. 2014. TB 405268.
This work provides an account of the experiences of the people of Sheffield during the Great War. It looks at the run up to war and Sheffield's reaction to its outbreak; the war fever which led to thousands of Sheffield's men answering their country's call; the efforts of those who could not fight and Sheffield's industry.
9 hours 59 minutes. TB 405268.
Posset Pieces. Portishead at war. 2011. TB 405277.
Personal memories of the people of Portishead and the villages of Gordano during the Second World War.
4 hours 26 minutes. TB 405277.
Stiff, Peter. Warfare by other means: South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s. 2001. TB 405297.
This history of South Africa's covert military operations during the final years of apartheid is a wide-ranging and explosive book. It deals with a swathe of assassinations, and of destruction and mayhem committed both at home and abroad.
50 hours 35 minutes. TB 405297.
Psychology Golding, Kim S. Nurturing attachments: supporting children who are fostered or adopted. 2008. TB 405290.
Golding combines the experience and wisdom of parents and carers with that of professionals to provide support and guidance for foster and adoptive parents looking after children with insecure attachment relationships.
10 hours 48 minutes. TB 405290.
Jeffers, Susan. Embracing uncertainty: achieving peace of mind as we face the unknown. 2003. TB 405257.
Jeffers emphasises that an unknown future doesn't prevent a rich and abundant life, and shows how by enjoying life's unpredictability we transform ourselves from a position of fear to one filled with excitement and potential. Susan convinces us, above all, that life is exhilarating because of, not in spite of, uncertainty.
6 hours 51 minutes. TB 405257.
Sanders, Pete. First steps in counselling: a students' companion for introductory courses. 2011. TB 405278.
This offers a basic introduction to counselling courses through to certificate level. Its fourth edition is an update in the fast-changing world of counselling and helping. This book is for anyone beginning their exploration of helping using counselling skills.
13 hours 53 hours minutes. TB 405278.
Poetry Berry, Liz. Black Country. 2014. TB 405300.
A parade of riotous characters abound: the Bone Orchard Wench and the Lady Rotcatcher. But her poems also transport us into other, different worlds of the poet's imagination: the memories and magic of childhood to the dawning of adulthood and the dark, sweet mysteries of love and sexuality.
1 hour 22 minutes. TB 405300.
Watermarks: stories and poems inspired by the River Tay: an anthology. 2014. TB 405298.
Bringing history vividly to life, the stories range from the time of the
crannogs in Loch Tay 2500 years ago to the present day. Wade’s Bridge at Aberfeldy, built in 1733, features before the collection jumps forward to the mid-1800s, a time when the river was a hub of activity.
6 hours 19 minutes. TB 405298.
Religion Mahaney, C J. Living the cross centered life. 2006. TB 405258.
Blending material from The Cross-Centered Life and Christ Our Mediator with new insights, Living the Cross Centered Life is packed with powerful truth to grip your heart, clear your mind, and invigorate your soul. Get ready to behold a breathtaking view of what God intends to accomplish in and through you every day.
5 hours. TB 405258.
Richards, Courtney. I am what you say I am. 2012. TB 405259.
Our mind is one of our greatest assets and in order to do well in life, we must first think well. As we change our thinking we can live a fulfilled and vibrant life en route to achieving our purpose. I Am What You Say I Am looks at strategies to live a divinely inspired purpose driven life. The picture you're painting is based on your thinking, so paint your own masterpiece!
6 hours 21 minutes TB 405259.
Self-help William, Mark. The mindful way through depression: freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness. 2007. TB 405280.
Four uniquely qualified experts explain why our attempts to think our way out of a bad mood or just snap out of it lead us deeper into the downward spiral. Through lessons drawn from both Eastern meditative traditions and cognitive therapy, they demonstrate how to sidestep the mental habits that lead to despair.
12 hours 48 hours minutes. TB 405280.
Sport Attaway, Pete. Nottingham Forest on this day: history, facts and figures from every day of the year. 2011. TB 405273.
This chronicles in a diary format the club's turbulent history from those first days of gentlemen hoofing "the leather" about on the Forest Recreation Ground, through the glorious years of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, right up to the present day.
7 hours 47 minutes. TB 405273.
Children and young adult fiction Suggested reading age 9+
McCaughrean, Geraldine. The middle of nowhere. 2013. TB 405308.
Shortlisted for the Cilip Carnegie Medal 2015.
As Stationmaster of the Kinkindele Station, Herbert takes great pride in his job but Comity dreams of a different life where her mother is alive and she has her own horse and a new piano. That is, until the new station assistant arrives and brings Comity and her father sharply back down to earth.
Read by female synthetic voice. 6 hours 11 minutes. TB 405308.
Needham, Violet, The black riders. 1939. TB 405293.
Stormy Petrel book 1. The hero of this book is 11-year-old Dick, an orphan who befriends a mysterious man who is part of a political uprising against the current governor. Dick passes on messages, risking his life, while constantly displaying his loyalty, his fortitude and his steadfast refusal to betray his friends.
7 hours 27 minutes. TB 405293.
Suggested reading age 11+
Crossan, Sarah. Apple and Rain. 2014.TB 405306.
Shortlisted for the Cilip Carnegie Medal 2015.
When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels whole again. She will have an answer to her burning question - why did you go? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bitter sweet, and Apple wonders who is really looking after whom.
Read by female synthetic voice. 6 hours 20 minutes. TB 405306.
Suggested reading age 13+ Conaghan, Brian. When Mr Dog bites. 2014. TB 405311.
Contains strong language. Shortlisted for the Cilip Carnegie Medal 2015. Dylan has Tourette's, life is a constant battle to keep the bad stuff in - the swearing, the tics, the howling dog that escapes whenever he gets stressed. Then at a routine visit to the hospital Dylan discovers that he's going to die next March, so he grants himself three parting wishes: three 'cool things to do before I cack it'.
Read by female synthetic voice. 7 hours 55 minutes. TB 405311.
Gardner, Sally. Tinder. 2013. TB 405310.
Shortlisted for the Cilip Carnegie Medal 2015.
Otto Hundebiss is tired of war, but when he defies Death he walks a dangerous path. A half-beast half-man gives him shoes and dice which will lead him deep into a web of dark magic and mystery. He learns the powers of the tinderbox and the wolves whose master he becomes.
Read by female synthetic voice. 4 hours 5 minutes. TB 405310.
Crime and thrillers box set (five books), various authors. Order no. 805457. Price £24.99.
Adult fiction/crime
This DAISY box set contains five gripping novels:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: a “nerve-fraying” thriller
Before I Go To Sleep by S J Watson: an “exceptional” debut novel
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith: “utterly compelling”
The Life by Martina Cole: “gritty and gripping”
Natural Causes by James Oswald: “The new Ian Rankin”
Total recording time: 68 hours 52 minutes.
DAISY made to order
These DAISY made to order titles are packaged in a clear DVD case and are priced £9.99 each.
Join Michael Palin as he takes us on an adventure with this collection of titles that accompanied his successful TV travel series:
Around the World in 80 Days: Order no. 800261 (7 hours 38 minutes)
Pole to Pole: Order no. 800258 (10 hours 00 minutes)
Full Circle: Order no. 800260 (12 hours 00 minutes)
Sahara: Order no. 800259 (9 hours 52 minutes)
Himalaya: Order no. 800257 (11 hours 26 minutes)
New Europe: Order no. 800705 (11 hours 35 minutes)
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