ISIS Publishing Ltd

Wisconsin Bookwatch, March, 2006

ISIS Publishing Ltd.

c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA)

Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230

1-800-955-9659 www.amazon.com

Three large-print hardcover novels published by ISIS are a welcome addition to public libraries or the personal collections of visually limited readers. Heidi by Johanna Spyri (0753174596, $32.50) is a flawless translation of the timeless classic about a young girl whose spreads kindness and brings out the goodness in others' hearts. The power of miracles worked through human compassion is a theme that resonates profoundly into the modern day. After Midnight by Susan Sallis (0753174-677, $32.50) is a mystery surrounding the past of a woman, her cousins, and the mysterious stranger who comes in their midst, all tied to an old railway coach in the forest that once witnessed the blooming of first love. Sex And Other Changes by David Nobbs (0753174693, $32.50) a wry and dramatic novel about a happily married couple, Nick and Alison... until one day Nick reveals that he wants to become Nicole, and Alison, though shocked, supports him because she wants to become Alan. Can both partners in a marriage change sex and preserve their marriage? How will their children and the rest of their family adapt? An unforgettable "what-if" exploration of the dynamics of gender relationships. All three novels are highly recommended.