Christmas books to Download
By Alicia Waters | December 12, 2013
In the spirit of giving, the Wolfner (talking book) Library in Missouri is sharing their list of holiday downloadable books. Talking Books Plus members can view the list for adults and “young ones” list and order directly from BARD or request these books by ordering through the Talking Books Plus online catalog or contacting Talking Books Plus at 574-9300 to have the books mailed through Talking Books Plus. The children’s list includes braille books.
Happy Holidays to One and All!
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Nelson Mandela book
By Alicia Waters | December 9, 2013
Talking Books Plus is pleased to announce that it has the book, Long walk to freedom by Nelson Mandela. Download or order DB39555 to get your copy to read this autobiography and memoir of the South African leader.
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Season’s Readings
By Alicia Waters | November 25, 2013
The Wolfner Library in Missouri has been in the sharing spirit which we would like to pass on to our Talking Books Plus (TBP)members. Let us know if you would like to borrow any of the talking digital books in the Season’s Readings compiled by the Wolfner Library. Please order these titles from RI TBP and not Wolfner Library. BARD members can also download the books in this list. TBP members who aren’t downloading and want to should visit the BARD site to join. Wolfner Library and RI Talking Books Plus are affiliated network libraries of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Talking Books Plus is part of the RI Office of Library and Information Services. Happy Holiday Reading!
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Nov 14 TBP Office Hours
By Alicia Waters | November 14, 2013
With apologies, the Talking Books Plus office will not be open from 3:30 to 4 pm today. After 3:30 pm please leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you tomorrow. Have a great day!
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October 2013 Bestsellers List
By Alicia Waters | November 13, 2013
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:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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Deaf Blind Equipment
By Alicia Waters | November 6, 2013
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) supports Perkins School for the Blind as the local iCanConnect program. This program distributes equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. Equipment provided is to enable access to telephone, advanced communications, and information services. For the application, email: jerry.berrier@perkins.org and telephone 800-825-4595.
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Allan Gurganus and Fiction
By Alicia Waters | October 29, 2013
Library Journal has a wonderful online article called, Talking with Allan Gurganus About Local Souls: Now More Than Ever We Need Fiction. I want to share with you some of what the article said and tell you that Talking Books Plus has 3 of Allan’s books. In the article, Allan says “fiction remains vital because it constantly asks,”what if,” creating scenarios that help us consider what’s right, what’s not, and how we should live…Fiction is an editorial process that weeds out extraneous information and the overload of sensation we live with and narrows it down to what is important ethically and emotionally in our lives.” Enjoy Allan Gurganus’ novels and novellas that are in our collection, DB63256, DB30984 and DB59583.
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September 2013 Bestseller List
By Alicia Waters | October 21, 2013
The September 2013 Bestsellers 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:
Code Source
LAT Los Angeles Times
NYT New York Times
WP Washington Post
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2013 Nobel Prize for Literature Author
By Alicia Waters | October 15, 2013
Alice Munro is the winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. Talking Books Plus has 6 of her books in the collection.
DB72489 Carried Away: A Selection of Stories
DB75831 Dear Life: Stories
DB59521 Runaway: Stories
DB43878 Selected Stories
DB69954 Too Much Happiness: Stories
DB63106 The View from Castle Rock: Stories
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Affordable Care Act
By Alicia Waters | September 30, 2013
Rhode Islanders who want information about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) should visit HealthSourceRI.com, the state-based health insurance marketplace. HealthSourceRI is the most direct source for local health care resources and support. On the HealthSourceRI website you can sign up for a free newsletter to learn about free resources and get the latest news from HealthSourceRI.
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