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A groundbreaking work that explores human size as a distinctive cultural marker in Western thought Author, scholar, and editor Lynne Vallone has an international reputation in the field of child st……続きを見る

Deaf children are not hearing children who can't hear, and having a deaf child is not analogous to having a hearing child who can't hear. Beyond any specific effects of hearing loss, deaf children a……続きを見る

Puissances démoniaques en terre maçonne Au sortir de la Première Guerre mondiale, les francs-maçons étaient nombreux et puissants à La Rochelle. Cela n’allait pas sans créer des jalousies. Une secte……続きを見る

What happens when a group traditionally defined as lacking the necessary capacities of citizenship is targeted by government programs that have made ‘citizenship inclusion’ their main goal? Combinin……続きを見る

Even as kindness toward individuals with intellectual disabilities has increased, encountering an individual and his or her family whose lives revolve around the daily challenges that come with them……続きを見る

What is life like for women with learning disabilities detained in a secure unit? This book presents a unique ethnographic study conducted in a contemporary institution in England. Rebecca Fish take……続きを見る

The Precision Medicine Initiative, Apple’s HealthKit, the FitBitーthe booming digital health industry asserts that digital networks, tools, and the scientific endeavors they support will usher in a ……続きを見る

Disability is not always central to claims about diversity and inclusion in higher education, but should be. This collection reveals the pervasiveness of disability issues and considerations within ……続きを見る

Foucault and Feminist Philosophy of Disability is a distinctive contribution to growing discussions about how power operates within the academic field of philosophy. By combining the work of Michel ……続きを見る

ABOUT THE BOOK Discard Your Negativity- Don’t Remember Your Worries is a very interesting book specially written for those who tend to worry in excess and often fall to spear hood of negativity.It i……続きを見る

Designing Disability traces the emergence of an idea and an ideal – physical access for the disabled – through the evolution of the iconic International Symbol of Access (ISA). The book draws on des……続きを見る

Over the last three decades, a number of reforms have taken place in European social policy with an impact on the opportunities for persons with disabilities to be full and active members of society……続きを見る

It's a memoir of Brian's severe struggles associated with coping with a multi-mental health diagnosis and is full of documented skills, tools and tips he developed as an action plan to cope and mana……続きを見る

This is the story of one familys journey with their daughter who has Downs syndrome from her birth in 1962 to her death in 2014 at the age of fifty-one. It also chronicles societys response to perso……続きを見る

Making new friends at work can be tricky - it's tough to predict how people will react to certain situations. This 'choose your own response' book can show you how these situations could potentially……続きを見る

Belonging to a community reduces isolation, gives people meaning and purpose, and can equip people to contribute more fully. To belong to a community means that people recognise you for who you are,……続きを見る

In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identityーneuroqueernessーrather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autisti……続きを見る

This handbook provides a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of the current and emerging research and policy on disability law. Bringing together a team of respected and experien……続きを見る

Praise for the Sixth Edition: "Adds an important international perspective on illness and disability. The personal narratives help bring the real world of people who are [survivors] to the forefront……続きを見る

“I realize how fortunate I was to spend the first half of my life with a passion, thanks to my hockey career. It took me a while to realize it, but now I feel fortunate to have lived the second half……続きを見る

Based on data collected through in-depth fieldwork observation and interviews in Bai Township, this book examines how women with disabilities in rural Southwest China compensate for their disability……続きを見る

Deaf people have the right to read, study, pray, worship, serve, discuss, and meditate on God's word. Ayres calls for the rediscovery of the spiritual legacy of the Deaf-World as he explores the his……続きを見る

Mention the word autism and the room suddenly turns silent. Its the dreaded A word. Peoples attention turns to late night TV public service ads declaring that autistic children are imprisoned by aut……続きを見る

Murder? Love and marriage? Conflict to the bitter end? Spiritual redemption? Comedy? Suicide? Tragedy? Joy? GOLDEN YEARS has it all and then some. But the unique, the surprising, thing is its about ……続きを見る

This autobiography was inspired by a mothers wish. Something in the life of her child she felt was necessary to be documented. To fulfill that wish it was written. It is a story about one persons li……続きを見る

Presently, there is not a book quite like Get A Whiff Of This.Books have been written about cosmetic ingredients, yet most people are not aware of the serious, harmful health effects of fragrance ch……続きを見る

About the Book "These exercises [for Simple Urinary Incontinence] really DO work! I use them regularly and I often remind my friends to do the same." Therese Sherry, Active Retiree, Arkansas Do you,……続きを見る

A stroke because it is the blocking of blood flow to tissues within the brain can be life threatening , leave permanent damage, or require the patient to do daily battle with his own brain. The reco……続きを見る

Melissa was diagnosed with Autism as a young child. Autism affects social and communication skills, and also involves unusual repetitive behaviours. This is a true story that is not simply about the……続きを見る

"An excellent tool for case managers, discharge planners and other professionals involved with providing senior services who are having to explain home modifications" Monica N. Case manager. Making ……続きを見る