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Going blind: a memoir
Par Mara Faulkner. 2009
A Benedictine nun reminisces about her father’s gradual loss of sight from retinitis pigmentosa and the effects his condition had…
on her Irish American family. She interweaves her recollections of growing up in North Dakota with meditations on the metaphorical meaning of blindness in our culture. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex and some descriptions of violence. c2009.I am potential: eight lessons on living, loving, and reaching your dreams
Par Patrick Henry Hughes, Patrick John Hughes, Bryant A Stamford. 2008
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled, but he…
was also blessed with exceptional musical talent, able to play the piano at the age of two. Now, at age nineteen, he is a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Kennedy Center. But he's best known for playing in the University of Louisville marching band, while his devoted father pushes him in formation in his wheelchair. With determined optimism and courage, Hughes has made "I am potential" his mantra and defied the impossible at every turn. 2008.Friendships in the dark: a blind woman's story of the people and pets who light up her world
Par Phyllis Campbell. 1996
Totally blind since birth, the author tells of growing up on a small Virginia farm and going away to a…
residential school with her older sister (who is also blind) and becoming a church organist. She describes in loving detail the animals and other friends she meets along the way. c1996.Holy writ: a writer reflects on creation and inspiration
Par K. D Miller. 2001
An author's examination of the creative and spiritual sides of her life, and how the two relate to each other.…
Includes reflections on writing as a form of worship, selfishness as a virtue and church-going as a necessary evil. In several of the essays, Miller is joined by colleagues from the writing community, including practising Catholic Philip Marchand, one-time Quaker Elizabeth Hay and atheist Russell Smith. Some strong language. 2001.Her heart can see: the life and hymns of Fanny J. Crosby (Library Of Religious Biography (lrb) Ser.)
Par Edith Waldvogel Blumhofer. 2005
A biography of Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915), the most prolific of all American hymn writers. Having lost her sight in…
infancy through a doctor's negligence, Fanny went on to compose more than 9,000 hymns, as well as various other songs, cantatas, and lyrical productions. c2005.Helen Keller: humanitarian (Great achievers)
Par Lois Nicholson. 1996
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth…
in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. Junior and Senior High. c1996.Fresh-air fiend: travel writings 1985-2000
Par Paul Theroux. 2000
A collection of essays and articles written over a fifteen year period about the author's various experiences on five continents.…
In addition to the travel pieces, Theroux also includes his reminiscences, experiences as a kayaker and cyclist, readings from books of travel, profiles and appreciations of other writers, and works on the practices of other cultures. 2000.Good essay writing: a social sciences guide (Academic Tools Ser.)
Par Peter Redman. 2001
This text provides approaches and techniques that can help everyone to write good essays. Peter Redman provides answers to the…
key questions which need to be considered when preparing an essay. For example: what do tutors look for when marking essays? what kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? how can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? what are the protocols for referencing? This book is intended for everybody studying social sciences wishing to brush up on their essay writing skills. 2001.Helen Keller (Scholastic biography)
Par Margaret Davidson. 1969
This is a biography about the life of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne…
Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honours. Grades P-2. 1969.Full circle: Pacific Journey
Par Michael Palin. 1997
The author circumnavigated the Pacific Rim, travelling through the eighteen countries bordering this ocean. Volcanoes marked the journey, as well…
as mountains and gorges, glaciers and icebergs, great rivers and windswept beaches. From visiting a Gulag camp in Siberia to eating maggots in Mexico, rustling camels in Australia to singing with a choir in Vladivostok, he reveals a colourful, often hair-raising but almost always beautiful world. 1997.Home and away
Par Ronald Wright. 1993
Author Ronald Wright takes the reader on journeys of adventure: a mythical bullfight in the Peruvian Andes; the cities of…
Anatolia, carved eight stories into the earth; the jungles of Belize; the bars of southern Mexico; and the deceptive beauty of the tropical Marquesas Islands. 1993.Fit to print: the Canadian student's guide to essay writing
Par Joanne Buckley. 2009
The seventh edition of this guide helps the student master the writing process and the particulars of style and documentation.…
Clear, concise, and humorous, it takes you through the entire writing process, from drafting an outline to revising the essay. The examples are frequently drawn from student work and essay assignments across a variety of disciplines. 2009.First dive to shark dive
Par Peter Lourie. 2011
Eight feet in the Andes
Par Dervla Murphy. 1983
The eight feet belonged to Dervla Murphy, her nine-year-old daughter Rachel and Juana, their staunch and beloved mule. They set…
out to travel some 1300 miles through the Andes from Cajamarca to Cuzco. Along the way they met the descendants of the Incas, suffered hard-ships such as landslides and tormenting insects and revelled in the grandeur of their wild surroundings. 1983.Eyes, etc: a memoir
Par Eleanor Clark. 1977
Essays and dissertations (One Step Ahead Ser.)
Par Chris Mounsey, Beatrice Baumgartner-Cohen. 2002
This book provides students of all ages with easy-to-follow guidance on how to structure an essay and how to select…
and research the most appropriate subject to write on. Part A contains clear, broken-down advice on gathering and developing information, structuring, and clarity, and Part B provides a look-up reference to support the first. 2002.Emma V.I.P (Emma ; #2)
Par Sheila Hocken. 1980
Now that the author has regained her sight, Emma is no longer a working dog. But she soon learns to…
enjoy her new life and is still very special to her owner. Sequel to "Emma and I" (DC01555). 1980. (Emma ; 2)English grammar for dummies (For dummies)
Par Geraldine Woods. 2010
Fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I"…
and "me," and "who" and "whom." Other topics include: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs - oh my!; Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks; Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law; and Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar. c2010.Dare to dream: turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones
Par Florence G Carter. 2018
This book is about an extraordinary life. Just as Florence Carter is about to embark on a teaching career, she…
is whisked away for emergency surgery. She survives but wakes up without sight. Her loss and ultimate adjustment will inspire those adjusting to vision loss and entertain everyone else lucky enough to discover her story. 2018.As I see it: my view from the inside-out
Par Tom Sullivan. 2012
For Tom Sullivan —author, actor, athlete, singer, entertainer, and producer—a life with blindness has been a life with very few…
true limits. In this elegant exploration of the senses, he considers the different challenges he’s faced and explains the wonder he carries because, not in spite, of his blindness. 2012.