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An Oprah's Book Club Pick
#1 New York Times Bestseller
"A mystery, a thriller, a ghost story, and a literary tour de force . . . an authentic epic, long and lush, full of back story and observed detail . . . the author exercises a certain magic that catches and holds our attention, a magic that is undeniably his own."—Los Angeles Times Book Review
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar
...4) Stuttering
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This program explains the principles of assisting people with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Various speech impediments including misshapen palate, spastic dysarthria, and dysphasia are explored. Computer animation is used to show conductive and sensorineural deafness, along with the different types of assistance each requires. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are discussed and useful tips to assist the hearing-impaired are outlined. The...
14) Beyond words
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"Not every child communicates in spoken words; however, that hardly means they have nothing to say. Join us on a journey that showcases the power of friendship, connection, and imagination. This book is a valuable resource to understand the inner world of children that have differences that others can't see. If we are inclusive we find that everyone adds to the fun in their own unique ways. When we come together the fun the we create is beyond words!...
16) Birdland
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Fourteen-year-old, tongue-tied Jed spends Christmas break working on a school project filming a documentary about his East Village, New York City, neighborhood, where he is continually reminded of his older brother, Zeke, a promising poet who died the year before.
18) Good morning me!
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"Imagine waking up one morning and looking in the mirror to find someone or something else looking back at you! 'That is not me, me, me, me, me! How can this be, be, be, be, be?' What would you do? I'd want my 'Ma, ma, ma, ma, ma!' And that's exactly who this little boy goes looking for. This boy's journey brings him back to his own bedroom and to himself--right where he should be. It's a journey of silly discovery; for your little one, it will be...
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