The story of a deformed youth whose handicap causes loneliness.

"A novel about a woman who can't speak, a man who is deaf, and a widow who finds herself suddenly caring for a newborn baby"--Provided by publisher.

Rob Mendez, who was born without limbs, shares his journey to first become independent and then to become a high school football coach in the Bay Area.

Varsity Tennis captain Ezra Faulkner was supposed to be homecoming king, but that was before-before his girlfriend cheated on him, before a car accident shattered his leg, and before he fell in love with unpredictable new girl Cassidy Thorpe.As Kirkus said in a starred review, "Schneider takes familiar stereotypes and infuses them with plenty of depth. Here are teens who could easily trade barbs and double entendres with the characters that fill John...

Once comfortable on stage in front of thousands, Joely Crockett is now mortified at the thought of walking-or rolling-down the aisle at her sister's wedding. Scarred and wheelchair-bound, the former beauty queen has lost more than the ability to walk-she's lost her fire. But when one handsome, arrogant guest accuses her of milking her injuries and ignites her ire, Joely finally starts to feel truly alive again, and soon it's impossible for her to...

"Ever since Kate McGregor arrived at Timber Ridge Stables, Angela Dean has been making trouble. Maybe she's angry because Kate's a better rider than she is, or maybe she's jealous because Kate's the only one who's allowed to ride Buccaneer, the barn's willfull new horse. To further complicate matters, a new girl -- Jennifer West -- moves into the neighborhood and Angela sets out to impress her. But when Angela makes a fool of herself in front of Jennifer,...

"New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie delivers the stunning conclusion to the epic fantasy trilogy that began with Half a King, praised by George R. R. Martin as "a fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go." Words are weapons. Princess Skara has seen all she loved made blood and ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade. If she is to reclaim her...

Created during and after the Second World War, the British Welfare State seemed to promise welfare for all, but, in its original form, excluded millions of disabled people. This book examines attempts in the subsequent three decades to reverse this exclusion. It is the first to contextualise disability historically in the welfare state and under each government of the period. It looks at how disability policy and perceptions were slow to change as...

Ron McCallum has been blind from birth. When he was a child, many blind people spent their lives making baskets in sheltered workshops, but Ron's mother had other ideas for her son. She insisted on treating him as normally as possible. In this endearing memoir, Ron recounts his social awkwardness and physical mishaps, and shares his early fears that he might never manage to have a proper career, find love, or become a parent. He has achieved all this...

By understanding how neurological processes can be influenced by the environment and interactions with others, we can then focus on helping all children survive and thrive. There is help for children and parents who feel traumatized by our society and culture and it starts with looking at the basics of skill development and acquisition necessary for appropriate behaviour. This book details how neurological systems get derailed and then offers suggestions...