Author: Nicolette P. Ringgold
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
ISBN: 0891288317
Category : Dégénérescence maculaire
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Ms. Ringgold's personal account of sudden vision loss and her subsequent adjustment is full of practical advice and cheerful encouragement. It's told by the 87-year-old retired college teacher who maintained her independence and zest for life. Readers will get an enlightening perspective into her initial reactions, the ongoing accommodations one must make to loss of vision, and ways to continue one's activities both indoors and out. This newly reissued version brings the information up to date, and an extensive resource section and listing of available services complete this essential guide.
Out of the Corner of My Eye
Author: Nicolette P. Ringgold
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
ISBN: 0891288317
Category : Dégénérescence maculaire
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Ms. Ringgold's personal account of sudden vision loss and her subsequent adjustment is full of practical advice and cheerful encouragement. It's told by the 87-year-old retired college teacher who maintained her independence and zest for life. Readers will get an enlightening perspective into her initial reactions, the ongoing accommodations one must make to loss of vision, and ways to continue one's activities both indoors and out. This newly reissued version brings the information up to date, and an extensive resource section and listing of available services complete this essential guide.
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind
ISBN: 0891288317
Category : Dégénérescence maculaire
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Ms. Ringgold's personal account of sudden vision loss and her subsequent adjustment is full of practical advice and cheerful encouragement. It's told by the 87-year-old retired college teacher who maintained her independence and zest for life. Readers will get an enlightening perspective into her initial reactions, the ongoing accommodations one must make to loss of vision, and ways to continue one's activities both indoors and out. This newly reissued version brings the information up to date, and an extensive resource section and listing of available services complete this essential guide.
From the Corner of His Eye
Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553593250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling and emotionally powerful novel from the author of the Jane Hawk series “A literary miracle . . . a tapestry of intrigue and suspense.”—The Boston Globe His birth was marked by wonder and tragedy. He sees beauty and terror beyond our deepest dreams. His story will change the way you see the world. Bartholomew Lampion is born on a day of tragedy and terror that will mark his family forever. All agree that his unusual eyes are the most beautiful they have ever seen. On this same day, a thousand miles away, a ruthless man learns that he has a mortal enemy named Bartholomew. He embarks on a relentless search to find this enemy, a search that will consume his life. And a girl is born from a brutal rape, her destiny mysteriously linked to Barty and the man who stalks him. At the age of three, Barty Lampion is blinded when surgeons remove his eyes to save him from a fast-spreading cancer. As he copes with his blindness and proves to be a prodigy, his mother counsels him that all things happen for a reason and that every person’s life has an effect on every other person’s, in often unknowable ways. At thirteen, Bartholomew regains his sight. How he regains it, why he regains it, and what happens as his amazing life unfolds and entwines with others results in a breathtaking journey of courage, heart-stopping suspense, and high adventure.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553593250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling and emotionally powerful novel from the author of the Jane Hawk series “A literary miracle . . . a tapestry of intrigue and suspense.”—The Boston Globe His birth was marked by wonder and tragedy. He sees beauty and terror beyond our deepest dreams. His story will change the way you see the world. Bartholomew Lampion is born on a day of tragedy and terror that will mark his family forever. All agree that his unusual eyes are the most beautiful they have ever seen. On this same day, a thousand miles away, a ruthless man learns that he has a mortal enemy named Bartholomew. He embarks on a relentless search to find this enemy, a search that will consume his life. And a girl is born from a brutal rape, her destiny mysteriously linked to Barty and the man who stalks him. At the age of three, Barty Lampion is blinded when surgeons remove his eyes to save him from a fast-spreading cancer. As he copes with his blindness and proves to be a prodigy, his mother counsels him that all things happen for a reason and that every person’s life has an effect on every other person’s, in often unknowable ways. At thirteen, Bartholomew regains his sight. How he regains it, why he regains it, and what happens as his amazing life unfolds and entwines with others results in a breathtaking journey of courage, heart-stopping suspense, and high adventure.
The Corner of My Eye
Author: Colin Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760654481
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A book about a special relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter who tries to see life through his eyes When you are very, very young or very, very old, you can see things out of the corner of your eye. In between, all you can see is all you can see. Unless you are very, very lucky. Then the corner of your eye stays awake forever. The story of an ageing man who has lost something. But what and where? His granddaughter, Sally, helps him find it. Subtle and touching, this is an emotional response to people trying their best to live in an imperfect world.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760654481
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A book about a special relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter who tries to see life through his eyes When you are very, very young or very, very old, you can see things out of the corner of your eye. In between, all you can see is all you can see. Unless you are very, very lucky. Then the corner of your eye stays awake forever. The story of an ageing man who has lost something. But what and where? His granddaughter, Sally, helps him find it. Subtle and touching, this is an emotional response to people trying their best to live in an imperfect world.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Author: Joanna Ho
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063082179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review) “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063082179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review) “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.
Out of the Corner
Author: Jennifer Grey
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593356721
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply candid and refreshingly spirited memoir of identity lost and found from the star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing “A funny, dishy, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age story.”—The New York Times “Savage and engaging . . . Grey’s memoir is interesting not only for her journey out of darkness but also for what her story reveals about what women encounter in the entertainment business, and the fortitude required to make it.”—The Washington Post In this beautiful, close-to-the bone account, Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her, from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America’s sweetheart, to her inspiring season eleven win on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey richly evokes places and times that were defining for a generation—from her preteen days in 1970s Malibu and wild child nights in New York’s club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s, including The Cotton Club, Red Dawn, and her breakout performance in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career. Grey inspires with her hard-won battle back, reclaiming her sense of self from a culture and business that can impose a narrow and unforgiving definition of female worth. She finds, at last, her own true north and starts a family of her own, just in the nick of time. Distinctive, moving, and powerful, told with generosity and pluck, Out of the Corner is a memoir about a never-ending personal evolution, a coming-of-age story for women of every age.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593356721
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply candid and refreshingly spirited memoir of identity lost and found from the star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing “A funny, dishy, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age story.”—The New York Times “Savage and engaging . . . Grey’s memoir is interesting not only for her journey out of darkness but also for what her story reveals about what women encounter in the entertainment business, and the fortitude required to make it.”—The Washington Post In this beautiful, close-to-the bone account, Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her, from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America’s sweetheart, to her inspiring season eleven win on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey richly evokes places and times that were defining for a generation—from her preteen days in 1970s Malibu and wild child nights in New York’s club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s, including The Cotton Club, Red Dawn, and her breakout performance in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career. Grey inspires with her hard-won battle back, reclaiming her sense of self from a culture and business that can impose a narrow and unforgiving definition of female worth. She finds, at last, her own true north and starts a family of her own, just in the nick of time. Distinctive, moving, and powerful, told with generosity and pluck, Out of the Corner is a memoir about a never-ending personal evolution, a coming-of-age story for women of every age.
Path of Bones
Author: L. T. Ryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781685331689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A murderer's victims haunt Cassie Quinn, delivering clues in their shadowed whispers. For them, Cassie is a beacon of light, and with her, death holds no boundary for Justice.To shine truth's light, Cassie must walk through the darkness.The debut novel in the Cassie Quinn Series from Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan & K.M. Rought! A mystery thriller with a hint of paranormal that'll keep you guessing until the last page!"Fans of paranormal mystery will find a lot to sink their teeth into here!"Cassie didn't ask to be a medium.But she shouldered the daunting task of easing the suffering of the tormented souls who came to her.For over a decade the FBI, police departments across the country, and dozens of private investigators sought her out for her special abilities.Then one day, the spirit world disconnected.A fresh start proves harder than she thought when the ghost of a murdered woman appears in Cassie's home.With her gift returned, Cassie sets out to discover the meaning of the dead woman's message.A killer who removes his victim's hearts is still on the loose.As Cassie races to stop him, she finds, hers may be the next one he takes.Her gift and grit are the only things separating her from crossing over the thin line between life and death.A must-read for fans of Ghost Whisperer and Medium!Readers who enjoy A.J. Rivers, Gregg Olsen, Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton will love L.T. Ryan's newest heroine, Cassie Quinn!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781685331689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A murderer's victims haunt Cassie Quinn, delivering clues in their shadowed whispers. For them, Cassie is a beacon of light, and with her, death holds no boundary for Justice.To shine truth's light, Cassie must walk through the darkness.The debut novel in the Cassie Quinn Series from Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan & K.M. Rought! A mystery thriller with a hint of paranormal that'll keep you guessing until the last page!"Fans of paranormal mystery will find a lot to sink their teeth into here!"Cassie didn't ask to be a medium.But she shouldered the daunting task of easing the suffering of the tormented souls who came to her.For over a decade the FBI, police departments across the country, and dozens of private investigators sought her out for her special abilities.Then one day, the spirit world disconnected.A fresh start proves harder than she thought when the ghost of a murdered woman appears in Cassie's home.With her gift returned, Cassie sets out to discover the meaning of the dead woman's message.A killer who removes his victim's hearts is still on the loose.As Cassie races to stop him, she finds, hers may be the next one he takes.Her gift and grit are the only things separating her from crossing over the thin line between life and death.A must-read for fans of Ghost Whisperer and Medium!Readers who enjoy A.J. Rivers, Gregg Olsen, Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton will love L.T. Ryan's newest heroine, Cassie Quinn!
The Linguistics of Laughter
Author: Alan Partington
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134178115
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Linguistics of Laughter examines what speakers try to achieve by producing ‘laughter-talk’ (the talk preceding and eliciting an episode of laughter) and, by using abundant examples from language corpora, what hearers are signalling when they produce laughter. In particular, Alan Partington focuses on the tactical use of laughter-talk to achieve specific rhetorical, and strategic, ends: for example, to construct an identity, to make an argumentative point, to threaten someone else’s face or save one's own. Although laughter and humour are by no means always related, the book also considers the implications these corpus-based observations may have about humour theory in general. As one of the first works to have recourse to such a sizeable databank of examples of laughter in spontaneous running talk, this impressive volume is an essential point of reference and an inspiration for scholars with an interest in corpus linguistics, discourse, humour, wordplay, irony and laughter-talk as a social phenomenon.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134178115
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Linguistics of Laughter examines what speakers try to achieve by producing ‘laughter-talk’ (the talk preceding and eliciting an episode of laughter) and, by using abundant examples from language corpora, what hearers are signalling when they produce laughter. In particular, Alan Partington focuses on the tactical use of laughter-talk to achieve specific rhetorical, and strategic, ends: for example, to construct an identity, to make an argumentative point, to threaten someone else’s face or save one's own. Although laughter and humour are by no means always related, the book also considers the implications these corpus-based observations may have about humour theory in general. As one of the first works to have recourse to such a sizeable databank of examples of laughter in spontaneous running talk, this impressive volume is an essential point of reference and an inspiration for scholars with an interest in corpus linguistics, discourse, humour, wordplay, irony and laughter-talk as a social phenomenon.
The Linguistics of Laughter
Author:
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134178123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134178123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Hayden's Corner
Author: Peyton Mathie
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595423337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Things to do over summer vacation: 1. Run the 5k-along the St. Croix River-to the water park. 2. Attend the archeological dig at the cliffs above the Minnesota River. 3. Compete in the milk carton boat races during the summer festival. 4. Take scuba lessons and go canoeing during the swim team camping trip. 5. Prevent my life from falling to pieces? What? Meet Hayden Chandler, a fifteen-year-old high school student from the Twin Cities, whose only worry over summer vacation was to meet the boyfriend of her dreams. However, her divorced parents' ongoing battle stood in her way and blocked out the carefree relaxing days she'd expected. Instead, Hayden and her three younger siblings hid from their father: an alcoholic with homicidal tendencies and a penchant for trouble. They escaped his grasp by hiding out in the casino where their mother worked. This is their story
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595423337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Things to do over summer vacation: 1. Run the 5k-along the St. Croix River-to the water park. 2. Attend the archeological dig at the cliffs above the Minnesota River. 3. Compete in the milk carton boat races during the summer festival. 4. Take scuba lessons and go canoeing during the swim team camping trip. 5. Prevent my life from falling to pieces? What? Meet Hayden Chandler, a fifteen-year-old high school student from the Twin Cities, whose only worry over summer vacation was to meet the boyfriend of her dreams. However, her divorced parents' ongoing battle stood in her way and blocked out the carefree relaxing days she'd expected. Instead, Hayden and her three younger siblings hid from their father: an alcoholic with homicidal tendencies and a penchant for trouble. They escaped his grasp by hiding out in the casino where their mother worked. This is their story
Sports-related Eye Injuries
Author: Hua Yan
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811397414
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
This book covers sports-related eye injuries, presenting standard processes to enable clinical practitioners to make appropriate decisions on the management of these patients. Sports-related activities are responsible for a large percentage of ocular injuries, particularly among young people, and can even lead to blindness. Given the increasing trend in these injuries and the potential functional loss they entail, it is important to understand how to prevent and to accurately diagnose and treat them. This book discusses the definition, etiology, clinical presentations and signs, treatment, and prevention of sports-related eye injuries, and includes typical clinical cases, together with a wealth of images and illustrative figures. Offering a systematic and symptom-based guide to clinical practice, it will help clinical practitioners to fully prepare for the various challenges posed by sports-related eye injuries.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811397414
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
This book covers sports-related eye injuries, presenting standard processes to enable clinical practitioners to make appropriate decisions on the management of these patients. Sports-related activities are responsible for a large percentage of ocular injuries, particularly among young people, and can even lead to blindness. Given the increasing trend in these injuries and the potential functional loss they entail, it is important to understand how to prevent and to accurately diagnose and treat them. This book discusses the definition, etiology, clinical presentations and signs, treatment, and prevention of sports-related eye injuries, and includes typical clinical cases, together with a wealth of images and illustrative figures. Offering a systematic and symptom-based guide to clinical practice, it will help clinical practitioners to fully prepare for the various challenges posed by sports-related eye injuries.