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1	For Hearing People Only: Answers to Some of the Most Commonly Asked Questions about ... more books like this by Matthew S Moore, Linda Levitan add to wishlist Ever asked (or heard) these questions: "Don't all deaf people read lips?" "Is it OK to say 'deaf-mute' & 'deaf & dumb'?" "Do all deaf people benefit from hearing aids?" Ever wondered where you could find answers to these & others, in a nontechnical, easy-to-use format? "For Hearing People Only" fills this gap. It presupposes no prior acquaintance ... see all copies from $7.98! new only from $80.78! \| first editions
2	Disability, Society, and the Individual more books like this by Julie Smart add to wishlist As a society, we are increasingly recognizing the pervasiveness and significance of the disability experience. Indeed, disability is a universal concern. This innovative book discusses the disability experience from the perspective of the individual with a disability and from the perspective of society, and then explores the relationship between, ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $27.05!
3	For Hearing People Only: Answers to Some of the Most Commonly Asked Questions about ... more books like this by Linda Levitan, Matthew Moore add to wishlist This best seller answers some of the most common questions about Deaf culture, the Deaf community and how Deaf people communicate and live. The simple and entertaining question-and-answer format makes this book a good introduction to Deafness and Deaf studies and would make a great gift for hearing friends and associates. Expanded edition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.14!
4	Seeing Voices: A Journey Into the World of the Deaf more books like this by Oliver W Sacks add to wishlist Oliver Sacks applies his observational and clinical skill to the world of the deaf--a world delineated by specific social needs and its own unique and complex methods of communication. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Knee Crisis Handbook: Understanding Pain, Preventing Trauma, Recovering from Injury, and Building Healthy Knees for Life more books like this by Brian Halpern, Laura Tucker, Jack C Hughston (Foreword by) add to wishlist Ever sustained a knee injury? Want to prevent one? Whether you're young and actively involved in sports, an enthusiastic weekend warrior, or someone who's simply getting older and whose body is changing, "The Knee Crisis Handbook" will show you how to take care of your knees. You'll learn what to do if you sustain an injury, how to prevent a ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $5.86! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Mask of Benevolence: Disabling the Deaf Community more books like this by Harlan Lane add to wishlist A piercing look at the gulf that separates the Deaf minority from the hearing world, this passionate classic is essential reading for people who want to understand the gap between these two cultures. Critically acclaimed as a breakthrough when first published, the issues brilliantly brought to the fore by The Mask of Benevolence are still deeply ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Heal Your Hips: How to Prevent Hip Surgery--And What to Do If You Need It more books like this by Robert Klapper, M.D., Lynda Huey add to wishlist The first comprehensive hip guide-avoiding injury, preventing deterioration, working out on land and in water, and considering the entire range of surgery options The innovative, practical, and long-overdue guidance in Heal Your Hips will be a revelation for the millions of North Americans enduring the pain of hip deterioration and injury. ... see all copies from $5.44! new only from $9.93! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance more books like this by Jim Johnson, P.T., James R Roberson add to wishlist Treat Your Own Knees shows how to reduce or end knee pain by improving knee function. In easy-to-grasp language, author Jim Johnson covers the physiology of the knee and the kinds of pain that affect it, along with the psychological aspects. He offers a series of straightforward exercises based on current medical data and tested in his practice. ... see all copies from $5.75! new only from $5.75!
9	Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide more books like this by Emil F Pascarelli, Deborah Quilter add to wishlist Repetitive Strain Injury "A wealth of information for people who have repetitive strain injury, for those who want to prevent it, and especially for those who think it doesn’t concern them. Every computer user has the potential for repetitive strain injury and should heed the advice in this book." —Caroline Rose, Editor The RSI ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.15! \| first editions
10	Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living more books like this by Dr. Sara Palmer, Dr. Kay Harris Kriegsman, Dr. Jeffrey B Palmer add to wishlist This text is designed to help people with spinal cord injury - and their family members and friends - during the rehabilitation process and the journey that follows. It reviews the challenges that may be encountered and addresses all aspects of injury - psychological, sexual, and social - and other issues including transportation, housing and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery more books like this by Deborah Caplan add to wishlist Back pain is a serious concern for many. Proper, natural alignments in sitting, standing, and lifting can be an important step in alleviating suffering. BACK TROUBLE is written by an Alexander Technique teacher who offers straightforward advice about how to relieve pain and decrease the risk of future problems. The Alexander Technique (AT) is a ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $45.20!
12 view cover	Planet of the Blind more books like this by Stephen Kuusisto add to wishlist The author, blind from birth, denied his condition for years, until he found himself jobless, alone, and helpless. He then acquired a seeing-eye dog, and changed his life. Now the director of students at a training school for blind people and their dogs, he writes about his experiences, and his new attitude toward his blindness. A New York Times ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.12! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Cultural and Language Diversity and the Deaf Experience more books like this by Ila Parasnis (Editor) add to wishlist The perspective that deaf people should be regarded as a cultural and language minority group rather than individuals with an audiological disability is gathering support among educators, linguists, and researchers involved in the education of deaf people across America. This book explores the notion that deaf people are members of a bilingual ... see all copies from $9.92! new only from $21.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Do You Really Need Back Surgery?: A Surgeon's Guide to Neck and Back Pain and How to Choose Your Treatment more books like this by Dr. Aaron G Filler, M.D. add to wishlist Most people have back surgery to relieve pain, but all too often it doesn't help. For the half million people who undergo back surgery each year, and the additional million who are seriously contemplating it, Do You Really Need Back Surgery? is a godsend--an informed, reliable guide to when you should consider surgery and when you should not. ... see all copies from $6.48! new only from $11.23! \| SVS
15	American Deaf Culture: An Anthology more books like this by Sherman E Wilcox add to wishlist see all copies from $9.88! new only from $21.95!
16 view cover	Silent Night more books like this by Sue Thomas add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $69.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Dr. Pascarelli's Complete Guide to Repetitive Strain Injury: What You Need to Know about RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome more books like this by Emil F Pascarelli add to wishlist This guide helps restore in readers a "biomechanical" awareness of the body, something our fast-paced society has failed to maintain, with RSI being one of the results. Dr. Pascarelli puts to use his experience with over 6,000 RSI cases, employing treatment strategies ranging from improved posture and workstation techniques to sophisticated ... see all copies from $4.52! new only from $8.99! \| SVS
18 view cover	Inclusive and Special Recreation: Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities more books like this by Ralph W. Smith add to wishlist This text emphasizes the delivery and value of recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities. By focusing on inclusive recreation, the authors offer concrete suggestions for integrating individuals with and without disabilities into the same recreational activities. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
19 view cover	Fatal Sequence: The Killer Within more books like this by Kevin J Tracey add to wishlist Severe sepsis, a critical illness that most often afflicts victims of initially non-fatal illnesses or injuries, is the third-most common killer in the United States. In "Fatal Sequence", neurosurgeon, immunologist, and clinical investigator, Kevin J. Tracey offers a chronicle, both scientific and human, using cases he personally experienced to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Macular Degeneration more books like this by Lylas G. Mogk add to wishlist Although it is one of the most common causes of vision loss, macular degeneration can be treated and often prevented. The authors examine the latest technological methods of repairing the problem as well as nutritional plans and other means of coping. see all copies from $2.36! new only from $7.95! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Other Side of Silence: Sign Language and the Deaf Community in America more books like this by Arden Neisser add to wishlist Arden Neisser's classic on American Sign Language (ASL) is again available, with a new prologue. The Other Side of Silence chronicles the culture and issues of the Deaf community through telling interviews and research from across the country. In widely varying encounters, Neisser heard Deaf individuals recall how teachers suppressed the use of ... see all copies from $3.30! new only from $16.70! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Brainlash: Maximize Your Recovery from Mild Brain Injury more books like this by Gail L Denton add to wishlist Mild traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime - in cars, sports, or workplace accidents, falls, or through physical assault, including domestic violence and shaken-baby syndrome. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and that at least ... see all copies from $3.43! new only from $18.10!
23 view cover	Wired for Sound: A Journey Into Hearing more books like this by Beverly Biderman, Wendy Thomas (Editor) add to wishlist Beverly Biderman reached profound deafness as a teenager and lived in the world of near silence until 1993, when she was fitted with a controversial cochlear implant, the first effective artificial sensory organ ever developed. In Wired for Sound, she has written a deeply moving and personal account of her life before and after the implant. This ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $59.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	The Foot Book: Relief for Overused, Abused & Ailing Feet more books like this by Glenn Copeland, Stan Solomon add to wishlist A comprehensive examination of foot ailments, which considers such specific concerns as sports-related injuries, varicose veins, callouses and corrective surgery. The guide also features information on advances in diagnostic equipment, such as bone scanners and computer analysis techniques. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.26! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Living with Hearing Loss more books like this by Marcia B Dugan, Howard E Stone (Foreword by) add to wishlist People who are hard of hearing and their friends and relatives now can learn all they need to know about hearing loss in this easy to read guide. Newly updated and revised, Living with Hearing Loss takes the reader from A to Z on the kinds and causes of hearing loss and its common early signs. Written by Marcia B. Dugan, past president of Self ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.01! \| SVS

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