October 2014 Bestseller List
By Alicia Waters | November 7, 2014
The October 2014 Bestsellers List has been posted.
This report is compiled monthly by NLS. It 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 book number, it will not appear on future reports.
The acronyms used for newspapers and book clubs in the NLS bestseller report are:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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Commission on Disabilities Internships
By Alicia Waters | November 6, 2014
Governor’s Commission on Disabilities announces the Spring 2015 Fellowships for college students with disabilities, from minority groups, and those enrolled in a course of study in education or human services for persons with disabilities. Enrolled college students who have completed at least 3 semesters may apply. For more information about eligibility, how to apply, deadlines, and fellowship duties, view the Fellowship packet.
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Severe hearing problem listening to books
By Alicia Waters | November 3, 2014
If you are a member of talking books with a severe hearing problem and have trouble hearing a book with headphones and the player set at maximum volume, try slowing down the speed of the player by one or two clicks for better hearing.
This suggestion came from William Graczyk at the Wisconsin Talking book and Braille Library.
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Currency Reader post card
By Alicia Waters | October 31, 2014
On behalf of RI Talking Books Plus, Perkins Library sent our members a post card about the Free Currency Reader Program.
RI Talking Books Plus members should request a FREE currency reader by contacting Talking Books Plus directly at 401-574-9310. Talking Books Plus as well as Perkins Library are partnering with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress and the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing to provide currency reader devices FREE of charge to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, having difficulty identifying paper currency visually and are registered Talking Books Plus members.
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NFB of RI hosts Conf Line Info Session
By Alicia Waters | October 24, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Grace Pires, President
National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island
(401) 433-2606
info@nfbri.org
National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island Hosts Informational Session via conference line
Call and tell a friend about it! As part of our efforts to build the Federation we will hold a conference call on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm to provide information about the National Federation of the Blind. Join us for an informative and interactive call to learn about the Federation’s positive philosophy of blindness. Our goal is to build an at large chapter via conference line to reach those who do not have access to transportation to attend local chapter meetings.
Conference dial in Number is (401)415-9892,
Use access code 02888#
Grace Pires, President
National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 14404
East Providence, RI 02914
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Yankee Sept issue defective
By Alicia Waters | October 24, 2014
Talking Books Plus has been made aware of the problem with the September issue of Yankee magazine in digital format. Perkins Library who provides the digital version for Rhode Island Talking Books Plus members said they are working to fix it. Perkins says the fixed version will be sent out to everyone with the next issue as a double issue, and the online catalog will have the new version as soon as Perkins receives it.
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Verizon Wireless National Accessibility Customer Service
By Alicia Waters | October 22, 2014
An announcement by Paul Macchia says, “on October 15, Verizon Wireless unveiled the National Accessibility Customer Service (NACS). Designed to support people with special needs and requirements, the Charleston, South Carolina-based center will be staffed with approximately 200 dedicated representatives to address individual mobile needs – whether it is providing guidance on device selection, technical support or account transactions.
The dedicated phone number for the center is 888-262-1999 and its hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time zone). Depending on geographical location, if customers call after these hours, the call will be handled by other Customer Service and Technical Support representatives who are available from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., (local) seven days a week at 800-922-0204 or by dialing *611 from a Verizon Wireless phone.
Customers can also utilize the Chat services found on VerizonWireless.com.”
P.S. The 888-262-1999 phone number works. I tried it.
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Favorite Private Investigator Novels
By Alicia Waters | October 22, 2014
Taken from a Severn House article, private investigator writer, Russel D. McLean lists his favorite novels in the private investigator genre. He says these books “influenced my own writing or that I’ve just flat out loved. I can’t pick just one favorite – they’re all absolutely brilliant books.”
Talking Books Plus has the following titles in the collection-
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler DB32657
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett DB16593, DB74949
The Killing Kind by John Connolly DB58245
A Firing Offence by George Pelecanos DB58158
Russel McLean adds that “You could pick any book by Ross MacDonald and know you have a classic on your hands.” Talking Books Plus has several titles by MacDonald. Request any of the recommended titles listed above from Talking Books Plus online or mailto:olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov or call 401-574-9310 to make requests.
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Special Program Series on WWII
By Alicia Waters | October 20, 2014
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 9 pm Eastern Time, Accessible World’s Special Program Series is presented by Ira Fistell, author of Leyte Gulf, The Last Great Navel Battle of World War IIl. Access this program via the telephone only. Call (605) 475-3220. Access code: 1053921 followed by the # key. Come into the phone center approximately 5 minutes prior to the program. *6 mutes your phone and *6 allows you to ask questions.
Download DB014488
NLS book description- Reconstruction of the three-day naval battle of World War II that destroyed the myth of the invincible Japanese fleet.
The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For the Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them
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Science Fiction book discussion Nov 6th
By Alicia Waters | October 16, 2014
On Thursday, November 6 at 9 pm the Science Fiction club discussion group of Accessible World will be talking about 2312 by Kim Stanely Robinson. Talking Books Plus members may download the title or if in hardcopy, reserve an audio copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may sign up for download service at BARD. To request a title by phone, call 401-574-9310.
Below is a description of the book taken from the Talking Books Plus Catalog –Mercury, 2312. After Swan Er Hong’s beloved grandmother Alex dies, Swan wants time to grieve. Instead, she is thrust into an interplanetary investigation about what Alex’s research of Earth may have uncovered–and if her death was really of natural causes.
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