Can parents change, or are they saddled with their present attitudes and habits? Does understanding of a child and his problems of growing up make any real difference in what parents actually do, or in how the child matures? Many people today take a negative, defeatist attitude toward those questions. However, there is a positive way of thinking about child growth and development. We have sound psychological evidence that children learn under certain conditions, when they feel a need for learning, when the task is meaningful and appropriate to their ability, when they can see results, and when they experience satisfaction in the process and the product. Parents can consciously help to create these conditions. This is especially true in helping the child learn to read. Parents not only can avoid creating situations in which the child becomes bored, frustrated, or resentful about reading; they can also create situations in which the child can succeed with reasonable effort, whatever his ability may be; situations in which he can get some satisfaction from reading, whether he reads a book of riddles, an adventure story, or fascinating facts about history or science.In this book we have tried not to be prescriptive. We do not want to sound like the voice of authority telling parents what to do about their child's reading. Our aim is to give parents a background of understanding that will help them to determine their own role in the reading development of their child. Many specific suggestions will be given, as a reservoir of ideas from which parents may select any pattern or combination of patterns that seems appropriate to their child. Thus they will become more competent and confident in their rightful role as co-workers with teachers in the formal aspects of their child's education

The ability to communicate is amazing. No other human ability is so complicated, so sophisticated, so important to civilization-and yet so taken for granted. How tragic would life be without the marvelous ability to communicate? In "Simply Amazing: Communication Sciences and Disorders," Dr. Dennis C. Tanner explores the stages of the communication chain and examines the act of speech communication from the speaker's thoughts to the listener's understanding of them.

Relying on more than forty years of experience studying, teaching, researching, and providing clinical services in the communication sciences discipline, Tanner provides a frank and informative discussion about the subject, including both conventional and offbeat theories of human communication, unique and sometimes bizarre disorders, and intriguing patients.

Through anecdotes, examples, illustrations, case studies, and personal asides of the amazing human ability to communicate-as well as the myriad disorders, defects, delays, and disabilities that can lay waste to it-"Simply Amazing: Communication Sciences and Disorders" provides keen insight into the world of communication.

" THERE ARE SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE WAYS, WHEN APPLIED EVERYDAY, HELP PREVENT MENIERE'S VERTIGO FROM TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE." - M.M This is a practical direct-action plan that you can use everyday. The aim is to have greater control over vertigo attacks. The purpose of this book is to share practical, effective, helpful advice you can use to: * Predict an oncoming vertigo attack. * Take positive immediate action to help prevent an attack happening. * Manage any Meniere attack with less stress and reduced anxiety. * Recover quickly after a vertigo attack. * Find out what works to help prevent and lessen the intensity of vertigo attacks. This unique perspective, based on personal experience, delivers an inherent understanding of the physical, emotional and mental effects of Meniere's vertigo and what you can do to help yourself.

During the last ten years so many works have accumulated in the domain of Physics, and so many new theories have been propounded, that those who follow with interest the progress of science, and even some professed scholars, absorbed as they are in their own special studies, find themselves at sea in a confusion more apparent than real. It has therefore occurred to me that it might be useful to write a book which, while avoiding too great insistence on purely technical details, should try to make known the general results at which physicists have lately arrived, and to indicate the direction and import which should be ascribed to those speculations on the constitution of matter, and the discussions on the nature of first principles, to which it has become, so to speak, the fashion of the present day to devote oneself. I have endeavored throughout to rely only on the experiments in which we can place the most confidence, and, above all, to show how the ideas prevailing at the present day have been formed, by tracing their evolution, and rapidly examining the successive transformations which have brought them to their present condition. In order to understand the text, the reader will have no need to consult any treatise on physics, for I have throughout given the necessary definitions and set forth the fundamental facts. Moreover, while strictly employing exact expressions, I have avoided the use of mathematical language. Algebra is an admirable tongue, but there are many occasions where it can only be used with much discretion.

Fifteen stories written by deaf/hard of hearing individuals who have had cochlear implants are told within the context of unique histories that are intimate, personal and moving. Readers will gain insight into the personal struggles and challenges for those who made the decision to get a cochlear implant. The writers share their process over the decision to obtain an implant as well as the delights and disappointments in hearing with one. Many of the book's contributors noted how their involvement in the deaf community and Deaf culture influenced their perceptions of cochlear implants.

Shea is a girl who is dyslexic. She finds herself spending the summer retaking a history class because she failed it during school. She doesn't want anyone to find out that reading is very hard for her, but she soon realizes that this may be an opportunity for her to share what she experiences every day.

Are you suffering from ringing in the ears, or a medical term called Tinnitus? Do you know what causes the ringing sound? And are you desperately needed a way to stop it?

Tinnitus is triggered by multiple internal factors and therefore can only be treated by tackling all of those internal elements responsible for Tinnitus. It can only be cured by correctly diagnosing your condition from within, not by masking the noise or by calming the muscles or nerves of the outer ear (as with laser treatments for Tinnitus, for example).

In "Tinnitus STOP ," you will learn:

- EVERYTHING you need to know about Tinnitus, EXACTLY what causes the noise in your head

- The best anti-Tinnitus foods you should eat all the time

- The worst foods you should never eat when you have Tinnitus

- How to cure Tinnitus naturally

- Simple but often overlooked tips and tricks for preventing Tinnitus from coming back in the future

- The most powerful homeopathic herb that can quickly reverse most Tinnitus conditions

- The one vitamin supplement that you should always take on a daily basis to make a dramatic impact on your Tinnitus condition sometimes in a matter of days

- And much more...

When Elizabeth Fleming was born in difficult circumstance, it was decided that she was dead. She was taken to the mortuary. It was only when the doctor when to certify her death that he noticed a tiny movement. This is the inspiring story of a life that almost didn't happen, a life spent overcoming the difficulties caused by Cerebral Palsy and by people's reactions to disability. **************************************** 'I often thought of writing about my life and the difficulties my family and I have had to face. There was no one around to ask how my disability would affect things. I felt bitter against the world. Why me? Why not somebody else? You know, if I had the chance to go back now, I wouldn't change a thing. I'd like to take out my bad parts, but no one's perfect. I've always known that I'm very lucky to have had such a loving family and such very good friends and I'd like to thank them for all they've done to shape me into who I am today.'

You may be surprised to know that it is estimated over 36 million Americans suffer from "ringing in the ears," or tinnitus. People who have this condition may hear the ringing in one or both ears. It may be a constant sound or it might just come and go from time to time. The volume of the sound ranges from a whine to a squeal. For some people, the condition is so serious that it affects their daily lives.

If you are one of the people suffering from ringing in the ears, you probably want to know what causes the ringing sound and desperately needed a way to stop it.

Tinnitus is triggered by multiple internal factors and therefore can only be treated by tackling all of those internal elements responsible for tinnitus. Treating tinnitus is not easy. It may be different from person to person and depends on the cause as well. However, with the right treatment you can get tinnitus relief and get on with your life. You just need to know how.

This is what "Tinnitus No More" can help.

In this information jam-packed book, you will learn:

- EVERYTHING you need to know about tinnitus, EXACTLY what causes the noise in your head (Take a closer look at two most recent tinnitus surveys, the results might shock you)

- How to cure tinnitus naturally

- The best anti-tinnitus foods you should eat all the time

- The worst foods you should never eat when you have tinnitus

- The most powerful homeopathic herb that can quickly reverse most tinnitus conditions

- The one vitamin supplement that you should always take on a daily basis to make a dramatic impact on your tinnitus condition sometimes in a matter of days

- Simple but often overlooked tips and tricks for preventing tinnitus from happening in the future

- And much more...

Eva Sessions lost her eyesight suddenly due to illness at the age of 81. Instead of becoming despondent, she made her life comfortable and enjoyable, and learned so much about living with a disability that she wanted to share her knowledge with others. This guide, written by her daughter from Eva's words, shares her story and her wisdom.

A one-of-a-kind true story of a little girl with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, who is striving to overcome her learning disabilities by self-advocating for herself and gains permission by the school to use an iPad to help her learn. This is a true story written by a special child, Sky Burke, age 12, with a co-author, and illustrator Penny Weber for children and adults. This book includes beautiful and creative illustrations. Plus a letter to families and a page with self-advocacy tips. All children can relate to this story of overcoming differences in school. The book will inspire students to be active participants in their own education. This book has the ability to make a huge impact on education for all students who are different and may have the power to influence schools to use modern technological advances to help students with disabilities meet their full potential. The possibilities are limitless. Please visit theskyislimitless.org. 10% of all proceeds of the sale of this book will be donated back to the community to support advocacy.

It starts with a dream. A passion. A fire inside. "The Passionate Lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People," features stories of deaf and hard of hearing people doing what they love to do. They've climbed mountains, raced cars, championed causes, traveled the world, and more. Foreword by Dr. Glenn Anderson Featuring Greg Gunderson, Amy Duarte, Brenda Stoltz, I. King Jordan, Melody and Russ Stein, Heidi Zimmer, Jonathan Nicoll, Joel Barish, Sofia Seitchik, Tate Tullier, Thomas McDavitt, Karen Meyer, Mojo Mathers, Adrean Clark, Kathy Buckley, Sean Forbes, Mark Levin, Kevin DeSilva, Ann Meehan, CJ Jones, Tina Childress, Ron Cuartero, Jay Blumenfeld and Howard Rosenblum.

Brian and Kerith had plans for their family. That all changed six weeks into the pregnancy of their second child when Kerith got chicken pox. Fears flooded their lives for months. When she was eight months pregnant, they received more bad news. Their baby was also affected by a completely different virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV). There was a forty percent chance their baby would not survive. Brielle not only survived, but thrived despite cerebral palsy caused by CMV and is now nearly 18 years old. Brielle and Me is a mother's story of how they managed life with a daughter with cerebral palsy while navigating through developmental therapy, doctors, school, and relationships with friends and family. This is their journey of hope, determination, love, and faith.

Listening to the Waves is a remarkably honest book written by 11 year old Regan Brady, a bilateral cochlear implant recipient. Through recounts of her daily life and adventures, Regan provides humor, insight, and advice to those interested in learning about cochlear implants and hearing loss, sure to inspire anyone to live their dreams

This book is designed with a series of active stretches and exercises for seniors that can be done while lying in bed. Active stretching not only stretches the muscles and tissues, but prepares the muscles for the action by activating and warming them up. The exercises will help alleviate some of the aches and pains in the joints, while getting you more energetic and stronger..