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The ledge between the streams (Continents of exile. #4.)
By Ved Mehta. 1984
As a blind nine year old, the author once held a hand in each of two, very different streams: a…
symbolic experience which he has carried with him all his life. He writes of his adolescent years between 1940 and 1949 and of how he became aware of the disparate currents flowing through his own life and that of his country. Sequel to "Vedi" (DC28720). 1984. (Continents of exile ; 4)Notes from a black woman's diary: selected works of Kathleen Collins
By Kathleen Collins, Nina Lorez Collins. 2019
A stunning collection of fiction, diary entries, screenplays, and scripts which spans genres to reveal the breadth and depth of…
the late author's talent. The compilation is anchored by Collins' short stories, which, striking and powerful in their brevity, reveal the ways in which relationships are formed and come undone. 2019. Uniform title: Works.You don't have to be blind to see
By Jim Stovall. 1996
The author, blind before the age of thirty as a result of juvenile macular degeneration, encourages others to achieve through…
their dreams. Using examples from his own life, Stovall suggests that people can succeed by changing the way they think. He recommends that once a path is decided, people should find mentors to help them along the way. c1996.Louis Braille, l'enfant de la nuit
By Margaret Davidson. 1990
Voici l'histoire d'un petit garçon aveugle qui, à l'âge de douze ans, se jura de trouver le moyen de lire…
tout ce que ses yeux inutiles ne pouvaient déchiffrer. Années 3-6. 1999.Lettre sur les aveugles
By Denis Diderot. 1972
Ce texte de Diderot (paru en 1749) tourne autour du rôle que jouent nos sens dans la formation de nos…
idées morales. N.B.: ce livre comprend aussi d'autres textes de Diderot, soit: "Supplément au voyage de Bougainville" et "Pensées philosophiques". 1972.On verra bien (Vivre autrement ; #2)
By Roland Roux. 1982
Un homme dans la quarantaine, devenu aveugle à la suite d'un accident de chasse, raconte comment il a réussi sa…
réintégration dans la vie familiale, sociale, professionnelle et culturelle. Orientation chrétienne. Annexes centrées sur l'aspect médical de la cécité. 1982.Hands-on parenting: a resource guide for parents who are blind or partially sighted
By Debbie Bacon. 2006
Provides a wide range of practical information and resources for parents who are blind or partially sighted, including successful adaptations…
and strategies so that new parents don't have to re-invent the wheel. Developed by blind parent specialist Debbie Bacon, who is also a blind mother of three, from discussions with like parents from the U.S. and other countries. Topics include newborns, when your child is sick, feeding, toilet training, transportation, monitoring your child, child safety, toys and games, and working with professionals. c2006.Kenneth Jernigan: the master, the mission, the movement
By Kenneth Jernigan. 1999
Collection of Dr. Jernigan's writings composed mostly during the 1990s. Includes numerous speeches and excerpts from the Kernel Books. In…
an introduction, Marc Maurer, of the National Federation of the Blind, describes Jernigan as a man who "changed the lives of blind people through his example and inspiration." 1999.Deborah DeBord, an experienced blind cook, shares and describes 180 adaptive culinary techniques for the visually impaired. Her book also…
contains recipes from cookbooks such as "The New Basics Cookbook," "Moosewood Cookbook," and "Country Gourmet Cookbook". 1998.Like cats and dogs
By Kenneth Jernigan. 1997
The nine stories in this collection describe ways in which blind people often learn to live comfortably in their environment,…
emphasizing harmony and friendship with one's surroundings, rather than misunderstanding and frustration. Eight of the selections are written by blind people. c1997.A guide to guide dog schools
By Toni Eames, Edwin Eames. 1986
A resource for blind individuals considering partnership with guide dogs. Following an overview of considerations about acquiring a guide dog,…
including the costs and benefits of having a guide dog, the book lists seventeen training programs, describing each school in detail. 1986.A Gathering of spirit: a collection of North American Indian women
By Beth Brant. 1984
Andante ((Points ; P535))
By Félix Leclerc. 1989
Oeuvres complètes
By 1846-1870 Lautréamont. 1963
Temoins de l'invisible
By Jacques Lebreton. 1985
Une suite et un complément au témoignage autobiographique de l'auteur plusieurs fois réédité depuis 1966: "Sans yeux et sans mains"…
(FD01381), où celui-ci raconte son engagement chrétien et syndical, malgré ses handicaps physiques. Le présent livre fait état des conférences prononcées, des problèmes et des débats impliquant des handicapés, de son cheminement vers le diaconat et du "ministère" qu'il exerce. 1985.The elephant in the room: for teens with visual impairments
By Kristie Smith-Armand. 2007
Written specifically for teenagers who are blind or visually impaired, Smith-Armand addresses the problems they face and offers strategies and…
solutions. Topics include friendship, a sense of humor, dating and popularity, imagination, self-advocacy, and careers. For junior high and older readers. c2007.Speaking volumes: a magical history tour
By Wanda C Fitzgerald, Sean Peever. 2006
A magical tour of the CNIB Library on its 100th birthday, taken by Edgar Robinson, founder of the original Library…
for the Blind, and his wife Marion. Text of the play presented by the Glenvale Players, at a 2006 CNIB celebration recognizing 100 years of library services for Canadians living with vision loss. 2006.The literary west: an anthology of western American literature
By Thomas J Lyon. 1999
More than forty selections, most written by twentieth-century authors such as Robinson Jeffers, John Steinbeck, Jack Schaefer, N. Scott Momaday,…
Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, Gary Snyder, Louis L'Amour, Rick Bass, William Kittredge, Denise Chavez, Amy Tan, and Sam Shepard. Includes chronology of events and suggested reading. Strong language and some violence. 1999.Wall-to-wall thanksgiving
By Kenneth. Ed Jernigan. 1997
Ten short stories by National Federation of the Blind members focusing on how they have overcome difficulties they faced growing…
up and how their views on these problems changed as they grew older. The title story tells how Barbara Pierce handled a Thanksgiving celebration in England. c1997.The story of my life
By Helen Keller. 1988
At the age of 20, deaf/blind Helen Keller wrote this account of her education, which turned a neglected, ignorant child…
into a thinking, responsive person. Followed by "Midstream : my later life". (Reissue). 1998.