Talking Books Plus News

RI Assistive Technology Conference in November

Ann — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:44:23 +0000

Rhode Island’s only conference dedicated to assistive technologies for people with disabilities will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010. The RI Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) and TechACCESS of RI are hosting the ATAP Annual Assistive Technology Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island. Children and adults with disabilities, families, occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, social service providers, rehabilitation specialists, assistive technology professionals and educational technology specialists are invited to attend. For more information and future announcements, visit TechACCESS of RI or call 463-0202. Registration for the conference should be posted on the TechACCESS website by mid-September.

July 2010 Bestseller List

Ann — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:31:52 +0000

The July 2010 Bestseller List has been posted. The bestseller report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the report with an NLS number, it will not appear on future reports. The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:

LAT Los Angeles Times

NYT New York Times

WP Washington Post

The words in this posting, July 2010 Bestseller List, have a link to another webpage.

Carrying Case for Digital Machine

Ann — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:21:13 +0000

A digital talking book machine case is sold by Executive Products, Inc. The Executive NLS/BPH case has been designed to enable the user to easily utilize all keys, ports and accesses while on the unit. The unit can be carried on a comfortable shoulder strap or a hand carry strap. Visit their site for more information about the features.

Playback: From the Victrola to MP3

Ann — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:09:09 +0000

Now that many of Rhode Island’s Talking Book Plus members are enjoying the digital talking book machine, the title, Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, One Hundred Years of Music, Machines, and Money may be of interest to our readers. The title is available in digital as well as cassette format. DB/RC058582. Below is the description of the book taken from the Talking Books Plus catalog.

New York City journalist examines the recording industry from the start in the 1900s to 2004. Describes its growth, personalities, and intrigues as it evolved from Edison’s cylinder to twenty-first-century technology and musical format. Explores the quagmire of computer-based advancements that have prompted numerous legal battles. 2003.

Humor List to make you Smile

Ann — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:50:14 +0000

The list of humor books in this blog was compiled by Nancy Garcia. This is what she says. Why read humor? It is the best medicine, relaxes muscles, reduces stress hormones, enhances the immune system and reduces pain. Read Life is Not a Stress Rehearsal RC53179 and Relax-You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left RC50306 by Loretta LaRoche and create a Joy Journal. Be nice with humor because everyone has his or her own style of fun and limits as to what constitutes appropriate behavior. Here’s some more humor books to read for enjoyment.

DB/RC66149 The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

RC50306 Relax-You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left by Loretta LaRoche

DB/RC56943 Pen Pals by Olivia Goldsmith

DB/RC 63784 The Best Ever Book of Good Clean Jokes by Bob Phillips

RC58649 Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen

DB/RC57179 The Funny Thing Is by Ellen Degeneres

RC54435 Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

RC51193 Accidental Bride by Janice Harayda

DB/RC69116 Too Good To Be True by Kristan Higgins

RC54032 The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin

RC40224 One For the Money by Janet Evanovich

DB/RC63557 Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot

RC11627 If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits? by Erma Bombeck

RC39617 Dave Barry Is Not Making Up by Dave Barry

RC52160 Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson

RC33051 Magic Kingsdom for Sale by Terry Brooks

RC18339 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

RC48710 Family Man by Calvin Trillin

ADA 20th Anniversary Celebration

Ann — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:15:06 +0000

ADA is a living law. Join in the celebration of its birth and strengthen its force! The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is Friday, July 23, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Rhode Island Department of Administration (DOA), One Capitol Hill, Providence in the Atrium Level (First Floor). DOA is across the street from the State House. There will be speakers, activities, refreshments, recognition and exhibits.

June 2010 Bestseller List

Ann — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:21:00 +0000

The June 2010 Bestseller List has been posted. The bestseller report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the report with an NLS number, it will not appear on future reports. The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:

LAT Los Angeles Times

NYT New York Times

WP Washington Post

The words in this posting, June 2010 Bestseller List, have a link to another webpage.

Make a Splash Accessible Booklist

Ann — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:29:45 +0000

Accessible Booklists are available from the children’s summer library program, Make a Splash. The lists include NLS numbers and entries from other sources such as RFB&D and Bookshare. The booklists, Water Your Mind, Makes Waves at Your Library, Wonders of Water, Supplemental Titles for Wonders of Water, Additional Titles for Wonders of Water, High Seas Adventures, Supplemental Titles for High Sea Adventures, An Ocean of Fun, and Splish Splash Summer, are in WORD format.

The booklist names in this posting have links to download other webpages.

Make a SPLASH Summer Program

Ann — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:45:21 +0000

Talking Book Plus members ages birth to 18 years old are invited to participate in the 2010 Summer Reading Program at your local Rhode Island Public Library and Meeting Street School. For more information, check out the summer reading booklet and the 260 programs held statewide this summer from June until August.

Art and Humor Book Lists

Ann — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:10:17 +0000

The Readers Advisory Reading Lists, Reading is ART-Rageous and Laugh Out Loud at Your Library come courtesy of the Chicago Public Library Talking Book Center for your reading pleasure. When ordering these books, please send or order your requests from the Rhode Island Talking Books Plus library. Enjoy!