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1	A Basic Course in American Sign Language more books like this by Carol A Padden, Tom L Humphries, Terrence J O'Rourke add to wishlist Four deaf teachers and three hearing students provide a variety of models for the exercises in the text. Conversation tape presents spontaneous, unrehearsed conversations between four deaf adults, discussing such topics as mischievous behaviors of school children, travel experiences, deaf clubs, deaf people in different countries, and name signs. see all copies from £13.87! new only from £28.91!
2	Heart is a Lonely Hunter more books like this by Carson McCullers add to wishlist Amazingly, Carson McCullers wrote THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER when she was only 23 years old--her first book. It was an immediate success and is widely considered to be her greatest novel. McCullers tells the story of young Mick Kelly, a 12-year-old girl growing up during the Great Depression. Mick is a gifted pianist--as was McCullers--who longs ... see all copies from £1.34! new only from £5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	A Journey Into the Deaf-World more books like this by Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister, Ben Bahan add to wishlist A new language minority has come to the fore in America as around the world. It is the tight-knit society (some million strong in the US) that calls itself, in American Sign Language, the 'Deaf-World'. It has a history, a flourishing culture, and a political agenda. "A Journey Into The Deaf-World" is a compelling story of this much misunderstood ... see all copies from £8.50! new only from £14.53!
4	Signing Naturally: Level 1 more books like this by Cheri Smith, Ken Mikos, Ella M Lentz add to wishlist Demonstrates the movement of signs as they are used in everyday conversation, such as introducing oneself, asking for and giving information, asking and giving directions, making requests, talking about activities, identifying others, etc. see all copies from £10.08! new only from £35.65! \| first editions
5	Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parents, and the Language of Love more books like this by Myron Uhlberg add to wishlist By turns heart-tugging and hilarious, Uhlberg's memoir tells the story of growing up as the hearing son of deaf parents--and his life in a world that he found unaccountably beautiful, even as he longed to escape it. see all copies from £11.55! new only from £11.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family more books like this by Lou Ann Walker add to wishlist From the time she was a toddler, Lou Ann Walker was the ears and voice for her deaf parents. Their family life was warm and loving, but outside the home, they faced a world that misunderstood and often rejected them. "A fascinating personal testament".--Chicago Sun Times Book Review see all copies from £1.34! new only from £9.61! \| first editions
7	Miracle Worker more books like this by William Gibson add to wishlist Helen Keller at age 12 was like a wild animal. Deaf, blind and utterly unable to communicate, she went through her young life alienated and terrified, struggling against all who tried to help her. Annie Sullivan was half-blind herself, but inordinately patient and equally determined to help this bright young girl overcome her frightening ... see all copies from £1.34! new only from £8.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture more books like this by Carol A Padden, Tom L Humphries add to wishlist "Through the use of folklore, apocryphal stories, poetry, jokes, and discussion of split factions and advocacy organizations, Padden and Humphries gracefully explain how deaf culture works, what it means to its members, how they define themselves within it, and how they interact with the world outside".--Booklist. Illustrated. see all copies from £6.05! new only from £12.36!
9	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 £12.75! new only from £30.36!
10	The Joy of Signing: The New Illustrated Guide for Mastering Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet more books like this by Lottie L. Riekehof, Pearl Goings (Illustrator), Betty Stewart (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from £6.05! new only from £60.63! \| first editions
11	Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation more books like this by Ronald Schow (Editor), Michael A Nerbonne (Editor) add to wishlist Now in its Fifth Edition, this text represents the most respected, current, and leading Aural Rehabilitation (AR) text in the field! This highly regarded text has been substantially updated and revised, making it more user-friendly for both students and instructors. It is especially current in areas dealing with hearing aids, cochlear implants, ... see all copies from £6.05! new only from £6.05! \| first editions
12	Deaf Sentence more books like this by David Lodge add to wishlist When the university merged his Department of Linguistics with English, Professor Desmond Bates took early retirement, but he is not enjoying it. He misses the purposeful routine of the academic year, and has lost his appetite for research. His wife Winifred's late-flowering career goes from strength to strength, reducing his role to that of escort ... see all copies from £2.50! new only from £5.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	The Joy of Signing: The Illustrated Guide for Mastering Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet more books like this by Lottie L Riekehof, M.A., Ph.D. add to wishlist In this standard work on sign language for the deaf, over 1500 signs have been clearly illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of hand positions aid rapid learning. see all copies from £7.41! new only from £10.10! \| first editions
14 view cover	My First Book of Sign Language more books like this by Joan Holub add to wishlist A basic introduction to fingerspelling and sign language. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £1.34! new only from £1.34!
15	Signing Naturally: Student Videotexts & Workbook - Level Two more books like this by Cheri Smith, Frank Allen Paul add to wishlist Designed to supplement and reinforce classroom instruction in American Sign Language, with primary emphasis on language in context, and containing no voice-over. see all copies from £9.09! new only from £28.27! \| first editions
16 view cover	A Touch of Grace more books like this by Lauraine Snelling add to wishlist Eighteen-year-old Grace Knutson loves Blessing, North Dakota, and sees no reason to leave. She's more serious-minded than her twin sister, Sophie, and very sensitive to the feelings of others. In spite of her family's disapproval, Grace has always had a soft spot in her heart for Toby Valders, for she's seen the vulnerable side he keeps well ... see all copies from £4.91! new only from £4.91!
17 view cover	The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa more books like this by Josh Swiller add to wishlist A young mans quest to reconcile his deafness in an unforgiving world leads to a remarkable sojourn in a remote African village, in this poignant account that is, at times, a hilarious comedy of errors as well as a gripping narrative of escalating violence. see all copies from £6.05! new only from £8.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
18	Signing Naturally: Level 2 more books like this by Cheri Smith add to wishlist The Signing Naturally Curriculum Series is the curriculum of choice for teaching sign language at every major college and university in the United States and Canada. Expect exceptional results in students' receptive skills which is the hardest skill to learn. Teacher Curriculum Guides & Videotapes - Levels 1 & 2 have a total of 17 Instructional ... see all copies from £19.84! new only from £54.58!
19 view cover	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 £6.05! new only from £18.95!
20 view cover	The Gift of the Girl Who Couldn't Hear more books like this by Susan Shreve add to wishlist Life can seem awfully confusing for a young girl turning 13. Suddenly the things young Eliza wants most, like a role in the school musical, seem hopelessly out of reach. Then Eliza starts teaching her friend Lucy--who has been deaf since birth--to sing, and her confusion begins to dissolve. see all copies from £5.38! new only from £23.52! \| first editions
21 view cover	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 £1.34! new only from £18.38! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Living with a Deaf Dog: A Book of Advice, Facts and Experiences about Canine Deafness more books like this by Susan Cope Becker, Andrew Caylor (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from £11.59! new only from £11.59! \| first editions
23 view cover	What's That Pig Outdoors?: A Memoir of Deafness more books like this by Henry Kisor add to wishlist Henry Kisor, a veteran journalist, twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, lost his hearing at age three. He recounts the story of his life as a deaf person in a hearing culture in this engaging memoir, which offers a fascinating perspective on both worlds. "A first-rate memoir, notable for its candor, charm, and sensitivity".--The Boston Globe. ... see all copies from £6.23! new only from £61.88! \| first editions
24 view cover	Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, Adults, and Their Family Members more books like this by Nancy Tye-Murray add to wishlist Is an excellent introductory textbook that covers assessment, treatment and counselling techniques for minimising and alleviating communication difficulties associated with hearing loss. see all copies from £31.62! new only from £69.35!
25 view cover	Deaf World: A Historical Reader and Primary Sourcebook more books like this by Lois Bragg (Editor) add to wishlist The author of this study of the deaf community in American history asserts that English is for many signing people a second, infrequently used language. This collection of essays, political writings and memoirs from the 19th century onwards offers an internal perspective of the "deaf world". see all copies from £13.32! new only from £14.98!

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	Signing Naturally: Level One by Cheri Smith, Ken Mikos, Ella M Lentz see all from £6.61! new only from £76.47!
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	Anna Karenina by Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy, Count see all from £1.34! new only from £1.38!
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	The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver W Sacks see all from £6.05! new only from £10.54!
	Student Study Guide (To) a Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom L Humphries, Frances De Capite, Terrence J O'Rourke see all from £6.57! new only from £9.09!
	A Man Without Words by Susan Schaller see all from £4.59! new only from £12.18!
	Story of My Life by Helen Keller see all from £1.34! new only from £1.34!
	Signing for Kids: The Fun Way for Anyone to Learn American Sign Language by Mickey Flodin see all from £1.34! new only from £22.05!
	Introduction to Audiology by Frederick N Martin, PhD see all from £3.69! new only from £36.54!
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	Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner see all from £2.02! new only from £3.71!
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	To Kill a Mockingbird by H Lee see all from £1.34! new only from £4.20!
	An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales by Oliver W Sacks see all from £6.05! new only from £9.72!
	A Place of Their Own: Creating the Deaf Community in America by John Vickrey Van Cleve, Barry A Crouch, John Vickrey Van Cleve see all from £11.45! new only from £15.41!