Great story of human courage and dedication recounted in autobiography of a remarkable woman: the magical moment when Miss Keller first recognizes the connection between words and objects, her joy at learning how to speak, friendships with notable figures, her education at Radcliffe and an extraordinary relationship with her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan. An unforgettable portrait of one of the 20th century's outstanding women.

This story follows the life of one paramedic as he is transformed from a wet behind the ears and new EMT to a knowledgeable and experienced paramedic. This story is an entertaining and informative look at the not-too-distant past. It provides nonmedical readers with a rare look at life in the streets while also serving as an educational tool for new EMTs and paramedics. This book is not for the faint of heart. The author shoots straight from the hip...

Two of the most common reasons people visit a doctor are hearing loss and dizziness. Now you can get the expertise of Mayo Clinic right in your home to improve them both. Today we have more options for treating hearing loss than ever before. You may be an ideal candidate for one of the many astounding improvements in hearing technology. Medicine and even social attitudes about hearing loss have changed for the better, too. Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing...

Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception is a comprehensive medical reference that provides answers and explanations to questions and concerns related to fertility, and potential solutions for those having difficulty conceiving or maintaining pregnancy. Deciding to start or build your family is a life-changing decision. Maybe you recently decided to try to become pregnant, or perhaps it's something you've been contemplating for a while. But...

This book is the result of my learning that I have Tinnitus, what it is and my options for dealing with the problem. I have suffered with Tinnitus for over 35 years. I had been checked by several doctors over the years and was told that either they couldn't find a problem or there was nothing that could be done. I learned how to deal with it. I have never been one to complain about the hand I have been dealt.I recently saw a commercial on TV that...

The ability to speak is an important part of human interaction. In this book, a glimpse into the lived realities of 37 adults and 3 children with communication disorders whose humanism is somewhat compromised by their speech, language, or voice disorders is offered in humorous and heartbreaking detail. The patient's struggle to communicate is often matched by their listeners, who are struggling to understand. Stories are presented of patients treated...

¿Es posible dejar de tartamudear en 10 días? ¿Cuál es el sueño más importante de tu vida? Como tartamudo, no quieres que yo ni nadie más simpaticemos cuando hablas. En nuestro libro TÉCNICAS DE TERAPIA DEL TABLAMENTO DEL HABLA, lo tenemos en mente. Sabemos que cómo dejar de tartamudear es una cuestión que enfría a las comunidades tartamudeantes de todo el mundo. De hecho, nos damos cuenta de que en los grupos que tartamudean, a los enfermos...

With 1 in 6 Australians diagnosed with a hearing impairment, and many more interacting daily with someone who is hearing impaired, the chances of miscommunication are high. Such problematic communication impacts on relationships at home and in the workplace. Hearing aid companies supply simple 'how-to' brochures for new hearing aid wearers. I have added a greater depth of information in my booklet to explain the 'whys' behind the 'how-tos'- Why...

Whether we're aware of it or not, we will all know an autistic person, which makes this exciting new book an essential read for all. Language experts Zanne Gaynor and Kathryn Alevizos and autism consultant Joe Butler, combine their knowledge and experience in this unique and accessible guide to more inclusive communication in a neurodiverse world. Every autistic person experiences differences in communication. A lack of recognition of this can lead...

I am an Evangelist, and in May 2005, my voice gave out. After speaking on a Sunday morning, a lady came up to me after the service and said, "I can't understand you. I don't know what you are saying." I was, diagnosed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by Dr. Clark Rosen and Dr. Jackie Gartner-Schmidt with Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. I declined the Botox injections and began rehabilitation being, instructed in the vocal exercises developed...