Book Suggestions
From Staff Looking for a good summer read?
Here are some summer reading suggestions from our staff. Cycling
champion Lance Armstrong has written two great books: It's Not About
the Bike (RC 50265 pub. 2000, narrated by Mark Ashby). and Every
Second Counts (RC 56920 pub. 2003, narrated by Brian Conn). Lance
Armstrong's life has become an inspiration to millions around the
world. Even before his battle with cancer, he had already overcome
a difficult childhood - an abusive stepfather, then being raised
by a single mother. The story about the awards ceremony after Armstrong
won his first World Championship will make you laugh. He writes
about his battle with cancer and about his children with a grace
and directness that have touched many - even those who aren't cycling
fans. But beware-you might be a fan after you read these! If you'd
rather escape into a magical world, try Mists of Avalon by Marion
Zimmer Bradley (RC 18687, pub.1982, narrated by Jill Ferris). This
is Arthurian legend told from the point of view of the women involved,
primarily that of Morgan LeFay. The interaction between the Christian
and pagan denizens of Camelot is interesting and poignant. A very
different take on a well-loved story.
NEWSLINE offers Magazines
NEWSLINE now offers two magazines for subscribers. The New Yorker
and The Economist are now available, and other magazines should
be added soon. NLS is the primary sponsor for the magazine portion
of the service. NEWSLINE is sponsored by National Federation of
the Blind and is a free service that allows Talking Book patrons
to access over 200 newspapers (and now magazines) over the telephone.
To learn more about the service or to subscribe, call TBP at 1-800-252-9605.
Available papers include the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, The Houston
Chronicle, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.
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Art Beyond Sight Awareness Week October 11-25,
2004
Museums, libraries, schools and other community institutions around
the world will host a variety of public events to kick off Art Beyond
Sight Awareness Week 2004 (October 11-25) -"More to Art than Meets
the Eye." Activities in the United States and abroad will include
exhibits of art by blind and visually impaired artists, lectures
and panel discussions led by artists who are blind or have low vision,
special touch tours and verbal-description tours of museum collections,
and special art-making classes for blind adults and children. Call
your local museum or library and ask if they plan to participate.
To find out more: (212) 334-8720 or visit www.artbeyondsight.org
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Quick Ways To Order Books
Did you know that as a TBP patron, you can request books using
our automated voicemail system or by email? If you know the book
numbers or titles of the books you would like to receive, and you
do not have the time to wait for a live consultant to assist you,
using our after-hours voicemail system or email may be a better
option for you. Our voicemail system is available from 5:00 PM until
8:00 AM (CST) and our e-mail is available 24 hours a day. When leaving
a voicemail or emailing TBP, be sure to state your full name, address,
telephone number, and reader number (if you have it available),
along with the book numbers or titles you would like. All requests
are handled on the next business day. Simply call us at 1-800-252-9605
after hours to leave your requests, or email us at tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
anytime. As always, reader consultants are available to assist you
during regular business hours if you require immediate assistance
(8AM - 5PM Mon.-Fri.).
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Tips
and Reminders for Better Service
Equipment. Please save the box and packing material for
your cassette player. If the machine on loan to you should need
repair and replacement, you will need the box to return it to us.
Always call us if you have machine problems and need to return your
machine. We might be able to help you over the phone and save you
the trouble of returning the machine.
Correspondence. Please do not include notes inside book
containers or write notes on the mailing cards that come with the
cassette, Braille, and large print books. We receive hundreds of
books each day, and such notes can easily be missed or lost. Instead,
call (or leave us a voice message) or email us -- our toll-free
number and email address are listed below.
Talking Book Program
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12927
Austin TX 78711-2927
1-800-252-9605 (in Texas)
512-463-5458 (in Austin)
512-936-0685 (fax)
tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
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