Anything But Silent
Anything But Silent

Author: Kate Hennessy

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781595718921

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What would you go through as a parent to give your child the power of speech? Parents dream their children will achieve many great things, but most parents do not dream their children will struggle for years just to speak what is in their hearts and minds. Kathy Hennessy faced this challenge with not one but both of her children when they were diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech. What does a child feel like when no one in the world understands what she is trying to say? Imagine the frustration when even your mom doesn t get it. Young Kate Hennessy understands all too well those feelings of exasperation and defeat. In this forthright and emotional story, Kathy tells of the mountains they climbed just for her children to have a chance at speech. Hennessy tells of the battles she waged with insurance companies, pediatricians, school systems, and family, while Kate shares her own experiences and those of her brother with bullies, friends, and following their dreams. Heart-breaking and heart-warming, the Hennessys tell of the intense commitment to therapy, the magic of Santa Claus, and the sadness of teaching children to defend themselves. Daughter Kate tells of the determination of her brother and herself not to be consumed or broken by their disability; Kathy shares her creative solutions to their early speech limitations and her pride in seeing them as young adults speak in public at national conferences on childhood apraxia of speech. Not only had they conquered their own challenges, they were leading the way for other children like them.

A Companion to the Holocaust
A Companion to the Holocaust

Author: Simone Gigliotti

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-06-02

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 1118970527

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Provides a cutting-edge, nuanced, and multi-disciplinary picture of the Holocaust from local, transnational, continental, and global perspectives Holocaust Studies is a dynamic field that encompasses discussions on human behavior, extremity, and moral action. A diverse range of disciplines – history, philosophy, literature, social psychology, anthropology, geography, amongst others – continue to make important contributions to its scholarship. A Companion to the Holocaust provides exciting commentaries on current and emerging debates and identifies new connections for research. The text incorporates new language, geographies, and approaches to address the precursors of the Holocaust and examine its global consequences. A team of international contributors provides insightful and sophisticated analyses of current trends in Holocaust research that go far beyond common conceptions of the Holocaust’s causes, unfolding and impact. Scholars draw on their original research to interpret current, agenda-setting historical and historiographical debates on the Holocaust. Six broad sections cover wide-ranging topics such as new debates about Nazi perpetrators, arguments about the causes and places of persecution of Jews in Germany and Europe, and Jewish and non-Jewish responses to it, the use of forced labor in the German war economy, representations of the Holocaust witness, and many others. A masterful framing chapter sets the direction and tone of each section’s themes. Comprising over thirty essays, this important addition to Holocaust studies: Offers a remarkable compendium of systematic, comparative, and precise analyses Covers areas and topics not included in any other companion of its type Examines the ongoing cultural, social, and political legacies of the Holocaust Includes discussions on non-European and non-Western geographies, inter-ethnic tensions, and violence A Companion to the Holocaust is an essential resource for students and scholars of European, German, genocide, colonial and Jewish history, as well as those in the general humanities.

Silent Melody
Silent Melody

Author: Mary Balogh

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0698156269

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From the legendary New York Times bestselling author of Heartless comes an exquisite Georgian romance of a transcendent love, “without doubt, one of the most romantic novels ever written.”* Lady Emily Marlowe is beautiful, independent, and unspoiled. Deaf since childhood, she appreciates her family’s efforts to nurture her spirit, but the man they’ve chosen for her betrothal can never fulfill her. The only one Emily has ever desired is bold and reckless Lord Ashley Kendrick. Her childhood amour inspired her fantasies and vowed never to forget her—even as he left her for a new life in India and a new love. Seven years and countless dreams later, Ashley has returned a desolate widower to Bowden Abbey and, true to his promise, to Emily. Yet his heedless proposal of marriage has left her unexpectedly conflicted. Though the heat of passion still burns, Emily fears that it’s only a sense of duty—not love—that has brought him to bended knee. And what is she to make of those seven lost years clouded in secrets too dark for Ashley to share? For Emily, her greatest and only love now becomes one worth fighting for, one of startling revelations and second chances, and one, like a melody, too beautiful for words....

The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient

Author: Alex Michaelides

Publisher: Celadon Books

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1250301718

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**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....

Strong Deaf
Strong Deaf

Author: Lynn E. McElfresh

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608981274

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When Jade, the only hearing member in her family, and her older sister, Marla, end up on the same softball team for the summer, neither is happy about it. As sisters, they are often at loggerheads, but as teammates, they have to find ways to get along. In spite of their differences, they soon discover that each has a lot to offer the other.

The Silence Between Us
The Silence Between Us

Author: Alison Gervais

Publisher: Blink

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0310766303

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Faced with the challenges of transitioning from a Hard of Hearing School to a Hearing high school, Maya has more than a learning curve. But what if she has more to learn about herself and how far she is willing to push for what she believes in? Perfect for contemporary fiction fans, The Silence Between Us is a novel that doesn’t shy away from the real-life struggles of high school, heart break, and d/Deaf culture. Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020 Torn from her Hard of Hearing school when her mother's job takes them across the country, Deaf teen Maya must attend a hearing school for the first time since her hearing loss. As if that wasn’t hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. When her new friends and classmates start pushing into Maya’s thoughts about what it means to be Deaf, it clashes with her idea of self-worth and values. Looking past graduation towards a future medical career, Maya knows nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her integrity. Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais writes a stunning portrayal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture in this clean YA contemporary romance. Drawing from her own deaf experience and relationship with the HoH community, Gervais provides a personal interview and commentary on cochlear implants. The Silence Between Us mixes lighthearted romance with deeper social issues facing minority groups. “The Silence Between Us?is eminently un-put-down-able.” (NPR) “Gervais deftly renders both the nuanced, everyday realities of life with disability and Maya’s fierce pride in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with Deaf and hearing audiences alike.” –?Booklist “A solid addition to middle/high school fiction that allows for deep discussion about stereotypes concerning disabilities.”?School Library Journal “This is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done. Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and educational romantic read.” (YA and Kids Book Central)

Silent Lives
Silent Lives

Author: Lon Davis

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-08

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13:

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Silent Lives contains 100 biographical sketches of the great--and near great--of the silent film era. Each vividly written profile is illustrated by exquisite photographs, many of which have not been seen in decades. Kevin Brownlow (who provides the foreword) says: "If you ever wondered who created the movies, this fascinating book will provide the answer." "A truly delightful, interesting and informative volume - with a nice (and very mixed) choice of subjects." - Anthony Slide(G. M. Anderson, Roscoe Arbuckle, Theda Bara, Lionel Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, John Barrymore, Richard Barthelmess, Beverly Bayne, Billy Bevan, G.W. Bitzer, Clara Bow, Betty Bronson, Louise Brooks, Tod Browning, Clyde Bruckman, John Bunny, Francis X. Bushman, Eric Campbell, Lon Chaney, Sydney Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase, Andy Clyde, Chester Conklin, Jackie Coogan, Joan Crawford, Donald Crisp, Karl Dane, Marion Davies, Cecil B. DeMille, Carol Dempster, Marie Dressler, Thomas Edison, Douglas Fairbanks, Geraldine Farrar, Felix the Cat, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Dorothy Gish, Lillian Gish, D.W. Griffith, William Haines, Neil Hamilton, Oliver Hardy, William S. Hart, Jean Hersholt, Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Houdini, Thomas Ince, Al Jolson, Buster Keaton, Harry Langdon, Stan Laurel, Florence Lawrence, Paul Leni, Harold Lloyd, Babe London, Del Lord, Marion Mack, Mary MacLaren, Georges Méliès, Model T Ford, Antonio Moreno, F.W. Murnau, Fred Niblo, Mabel Normand, Ramon Novarro, Willis O'Brien, Our Gang, Olga Petrova, Mary Pickford, Edwin S. Porter, Edna Purviance, Jobyna Ralston, Wallace Reid, Rin-Tin-Tin, Hal Roach, Will Rogers, Malcolm St. Clair, Larry Semon, Mack Sennett, Norma Shearer, Ford Sterling, Erich von Stroheim, Gloria Swanson, Norma Talmadge, Constance Talmadge, Natalie Talmadge, Wm. Desmond Taylor, Irving Thalberg, Ben Turpin, Rudolph Valentino, King Vidor, H. M. Walker, Henry B. Walthall, Lois Weber, Billy West, Pearl White, Adolph Zukor, silent movies dvd, silent movies blu ray, hollywood romance, hollywood Babylon, hollywood scandals, hollywood stories, hollywood hearts, hollywood wives, hollywood biographies, hollywood hearts series, hollywood sinners, hollywood heat, hollywood and mine, hollywood at war, hollywood actor romance, Hollywood autobiographies, hollywood actors, movies for kindle fire, movies for kindle fire download, movies for kindle for free, movies to download, movies for kindle fire hd, movies on demand, movies free, movies and tv, movies and videos, movies and tv shows for kindle fire, movies amazon prime, movies based on books, movies books, movies dvd, movies download, movies epic, movies for ipad, movies for kindle fire hdx, movies on amazon prime, movies on ipad, movies online, movies on prime, movies on amazon, movies on line, movies streaming, movies to download, movies to download on kindle fire)

Things I've Been Silent About
Things I've Been Silent About

Author: Azar Nafisi

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2008-12-30

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1588367495

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"Absorbing . . . a testament to the ways in which narrative truth-telling—from the greatest works of literature to the most intimate family stories—sustains and strengthens us.”—O: The Oprah Magazine In this stunning personal story of growing up in Iran, Azar Nafisi shares her memories of living in thrall to a powerful and complex mother against the backdrop of a country’s political revolution. A girl’s pain over family secrets, a young woman’s discovery of the power of sensuality in literature, the price a family pays for freedom in a country beset by upheaval—these and other threads are woven together in this beautiful memoir as a gifted storyteller once again transforms the way we see the world and “reminds us of why we read in the first place” (Newsday). BONUS: This edition contains a Things I've Been Silent About discussion guide. Praise for Things I've Been Silent About “Deeply felt . . . an affecting account of a family’s struggle.”—New York Times “A gifted storyteller with a mastery of Western literature, Nafisi knows how to use language both to settle scores and to seduce.”—New York Times Book Review “An immensely rewarding and beautifully written act of courage, by turns amusing, tender and obsessively dogged.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A lyrical, often wrenching memoir.”—People

The Silent Companions
The Silent Companions

Author: Laura Purcell

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-10-05

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1408888114

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LAURA PURCELL'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL THE WHISPERING MUSE IS OUT NOW Winner of the W H Smith Thumping Good Read Award As featured on the Radio 2 Book Club and the Zoe Ball ITV Book Club '[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book' Jojo Moyes '[It] shone, for originality for the sheer quality of the writing, the characters and some masterly chills' Peter James Some doors are locked for a reason... Newly married, newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband's crumbling country estate, The Bridge. With her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie only has her husband's awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. For inside her new home lies a locked room, and beyond that door lies a two-hundred-year-old diary and a deeply unsettling painted wooden figure – a Silent Companion – that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself...

Jay & Silent Bob's Blueprints for Destroying Everything
Jay & Silent Bob's Blueprints for Destroying Everything

Author: Jason Mewes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-07-22

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1476714231

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Just in time for the twentieth anniversary of Clerks! Destroy anything and everything with the help of this illustrated collection of blueprints concocted by the legendary characters Jay and Silent Bob. Need to destroy self-doubt? How about the glass ceiling? Or maybe your aims are less lofty, and your ex-girlfriend just really has to go. In all cases, the iconic Jay and Silent Bob offer practical and entertaining advice for wreaking havoc at every turn in the most hilarious ways possible. Written by the beloved duo from Clerks, and many other films and productions in the View Askewniverse, these blueprints will save your day...by destroying everyone else’s.