Audio and video

• "Great Speeches of the 20th Century," a boxed set of four audiotapes of segments of speeches (actual voices) of well-known public figures of the 20th Century. Produced by Rhino Records, Inc., 2225 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404-3555.

• "Historic Presidential Speeches, 1908–1993," a boxed set of tapes with actual voices, also from Rhino Records.

• "Great American Speeches," a two-volume videotape set, more than four hours of speeches by such notables as Theodore Roosevelt, Huey Long, Gen. George Patton, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Malcolm X, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and Mario Cuomo. Narrated by Jody Powell. Pieri & Spring Productions, 800-441-1399.

• Fans of Ronald Reagan should know of a two-cassette audio album of The Gipper's favorite quips, jokes, and anecdotes—two and one half hours—told by Reagan himself. Compiled by N. R. Mitgang and Malcolm Kushner and available from Durkin Hayes Publishing, 2221 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304; 716-731-9177. Also in bookstores at $16.99.

• The Write Way, by Richard Dowis and Richard Lederer, a complete course in writing, grammar, and usage on 13 audio cassettes. Available from Verbal Advantage, 1150 Calle Cadillera, San Clemente, CA 92673; call 800-765-5522 for prices.