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Author
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
xxiv, 342 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A leading authority on auditory processing disorder discusses the social, educational, and professional impact of the ailment on children and adults, as well as diagnosis and testing, treatment options, and coping techniques.
4) Left out
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A heartfelt and moving story about a deaf boy's journey to change how others see him--both on and off the football field.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Our sense of hearing makes it easy to connect with the world and the people around us. The human system for processing sound is a biological marvel, an intricate assembly of delicate membranes, bones, receptor cells, and neurons. Yet many people take their ears for granted, abusing them with loud restaurants, rock concerts, and Q-tips. And then, eventually, most of us start to go deaf." -- Publisher's description
8) Maybe now
Author
Series
Maybe (Colleen Hoover) volume 3
Language
English
Description
"Ridge and Sydney are thrilled to finally be together guilt-free. But Warren and Bridgette's relationship is as tumultuous as ever, and Maggie grapples with her illness. When she comes across an old list of things she wanted to do, Maggie decides to live life to the fullest and accomplish these dreams. Maggie keeps Ridge updated on her adventures, but he can't help but worry, even as Sydney grows suspicious about their friendship. But if she's going...
Author
Series
Sociological observations volume 10
Publisher
Sage Publications
Pub. Date
[1980]
Physical Desc
205 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xv, 265 pages : illustrated ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although millions of people could use good advice about hearing loss, it turns out that asking is difficult, and accurate advice is hard to come by. This book directly addresses the problem: it provides useful, first-hand advice from people who have experienced hearing loss themselves, along with accurate treatment information from a highly experienced audiologist. Prompted to write this book by a patient who thought the reality of hearing loss and...
Publisher
Auricle Ink Publishers
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
ii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Includes emotions surrounding hearing loss, where and how to find help, how to map an audiogram, function and selection of hearing aids and why some people reject them. Other topics include cochlear implants, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, aging, listening skills, wireless assistive technology and assistive technology products"--Provided by publisher.
15) Soundless
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A fantasy adventure steeped in Chinese folklore about a teenage girl named Fei. When her village is suddenly in danger, Fei finds herself on a journey from the peak of her jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever"--
For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining....
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of deafness and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is deaf and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of deafness is highlighted.
17) Addy's race
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
123 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Addy has worn hearing aids for as long as she can remember. Her mother tells her this makes her special, but now that Addy's in grade six, she wants to be special for something she's done. When Addy joins the school running club to keep her best friend, Lucy company, she discovers she is a gifted runner. Lucy, isn't, which is problematic. Further troubles surface when Addy gets paired on a school project with Sierra, a smart, self-assured new classmate...
18) Deafness
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers discover what it's like to live with deafness in this thoughtful look at one different way of interacting with the world. Important facts about deafness are presented through simple text and eye-catching fact boxes that are paired with colorful photographs. These facts supplement a compelling narrative that gives readers a chance to examine different points of view and see the world from the perspective of a person who is deaf. This helps...
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xii, 356 pages : portrait ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Two brothers were raised to know that Viking blood runs in their veins. But when it comes to passion and rivalry, they're desperate to discover if God's peace can dwell in their hearts.
Author
Publisher
House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
325 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Daniel Levitin's This Is Your Brain on Music and Oliver Sacks' Musicophilia, Bad Singer follows the delightful journey of Tim Falconer as he tries to overcome tone deafness--and along the way discovers what we're really hearing when we listen to music. A work of scientific discovery, musicology, and personal odyssey, Bad Singer is a fascinating, insightful, and highly entertaining account from an award-winning journalist and author."--...
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