Choose not to include a song in 'shuffle' function

I used to be able to select particular songs which would not get included in random shuffle. I could play all the music on my ipod randomly but avoid playing non-music items on my ipod like audiobooks, iTrip station settings, etc.
Can the latest version of iTunes do this? I can't seem to figure it out?
P.S. I have an ipod mini, but I think that's irrelevant.

ok, I have an iPod video, but this also might work with yours, I'm not too sure
Just select the song you don't want played during the shuffle, right click on it and go to "Get Info" from there go to options, and you should see a box next to where it says "skip while shuffleing", and check the box
that's what I have to do for mine anyways

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