Communication-Disorders Books

This is a beautiful calendar. I highly recommend it if you like M. C. Escher. I think he's a genius. Some of his work is incredible. This calendar has some of his famous prints, such as Relativity, Bond of Union, Ascending and Descending, and Reptiles. I would have liked to have seen Metamorphosis III (his masterpiece in my opinion) and Waterfall but that's just me. There are plenty of good prints here. This is a good calendar for a Escher fan or someone looking for a calendar that they can't stop looking at.

"Books metamorphose into tenement walls as a tabletop becomes a populous city street. Butterflies converge in a fractal freak out. Escher is up to his old tricks again. Twelve color and black-and-white images include Magic Mirror, Three Spheres, Relativity, and Bond of Union. ¶ 12 x 13" wall calendar (opens to 12 x 26") with twelve color and black-and-white reproductions. ISBN: 0-7649-3096-6 . . . Related items available in M.C. Escher Gallery."--© Pomegranate

This is a fantastic Calendar. The drawings are exactly what I was looking for.

This is a very interesting read. Practical and useful info on why and how people behave the way they do,and how it affects others.

Both theoretical and practical, this book discusses the motivations behind peoples' manipulative behavior, both conscious and unconscious. It offers some advice for controlling or changing this behavior in others and in ourselves. Basically, people develop manipulative behaviors because these behaviors offer some kind of psychological reward. The way to undo these manipulations is to refuse to respond in such a way as to deny the reward that is expected. The book offers ways to do this, such as listening objectively, delivering a surprising response, holding back approval, etc. Also discusses such issues as blaming, discordance, marriage and divorce, children, alcoholism, etc. There are no ground-breaking ideas here, but the book accomplishes its aims in a very clear and accessible fashion, without psychological jargon. Some of the examples are outdated, as when it refers to the "establishment," "the sexual revolution," and the war in Vietnam. There is no bibliography.

This book offers an in depth understanding of our inner reaction to other people's manipulative behavior. It gives insight to why we react the way we do and how to understand the agenda of the most skilled manipulator.How and why we interact in our world the way we do, what we are saying about ourlselves when we smoke, drink , and abuse substances. I orginally purchased this book in its first publication from Time Warner. So many of my friends have borrowed the book that I've needed to replace it. My search has been in vain for all these years until i found it on Amazon. It's well worth the investment. You will refer back to it for years to come

This product arrived as presented, brand new, never used. It arrived in an extremely timely manner!!

The Frisch and Frisch Psychiatric Nursing text is easy reading and well-oraganized, complete information for a level 1 psych nursing course.

If you are a nursing student, you know what I mean when I say we have to read a lot of dry material. This book is the exception. The information is presented in a way that makes the reading just flow. Some of my fellow students agree that it is the kind of thing they would read even if it were not assigned. It contains examples from art and literature and that illustrate mental health disorders.

The book is about non-verbal behavior, very important part of communication, since it involves about 70% of communication, the other 30% being verbal communication. I definately agree with both of the authors that most of the people don't use it to their advantage, in in the end, feel that they are not effective, yet, they can't quite put the finger on the problem as to why they are not respected, or listened to. Non-verbal communication consists of touch, facial expressions, fashion, rhythms, timing and so on.
The book is logical, and really, just common sense. My problem with the book is that it has so little to say about each topic. This book is filled with stories, case studies. When in reality, this book could have been condensed to no more than 1 page. Instead, the authors try to fill the space with endless redundunt shallow stories. They try so hard to sound self-important, they boast that they had invented a term for it -"dissimic", which simply means someone who does not communicate well non-verbally. In reality the book is about 10% good stuff, and 90% padding and stuffing.
It will make you aware of the subject, but this book is nothing new. I am sure, any communication 101 book will do a better job, with less reading.
How does one help him/herself to better communicate non-verbally? Well, according to the authors, you should find an older gentleman at work, who will constantly watch you interact with others, and after work, authors suggest, you will meet with your teacher, and go over your behavior.. Hmmm.. I am not sure about this advice..a better choice for me was Body Language by Gordon Wainwright.

Before I read this book, I felt lonely and misunderstood.After reading only a few pages, I realized that I was dyssemic.Dr Duke and Dr. Nowicki gave me alot of practical advice, which I followed. As a result,for the first time in my life I now have friends, go out on dates, and have gotten two promotions on my job. These brilliant professors have done a great service to people like me, and I think that they should be commended for it.

This book is a tremendous resource for anyone who sees the incongruence between their own self-perception and the perception of others, or their perception of others, and would like to correct it. It breaks down the elements of non-verbal communication with descriptions that are in plain English, with plenty of practical self-evaluation tests that require the reader to engage with the book. I've never found self-books very helpful, as the authors often diverge from a psychology discussion into philosophy, but this book stays true to its promise. I highly recommend it.

I would have to disagree with the review by the Library Journal; a "mentor" should not be a family member or close friend, but should be someone who can remain objective and provide valuable, non-biased feedback. I certainly wouldn't ask someone too close to me to give me this kind of intense, constructive criticism. I tried to do the peer evaluation with a close friend, and realized how awkward it was for him to answer the difficult questions about me. I, however, found a opportunity with a empathetic manager after a recent performance review to provide this sort of mentoring.

Really good book. It stops and makes you think about everything that we give out children. The information on the drugs was very helpful. We have chosen to go the naturopathic route with our PDD child and Dr. Papa's book was very informative so I feel we made an educated decision for our child. As a child who was on Ritalin herself and had it work out well, I don't say this lightly. Every child is different and every parent will choose a different treatment route for their child, but reading as much as possible and being as educated as possible before making that decision gives some peace of mind. Dr. Papa's book is a good one to read to that end and I would definitely recommend it. It is written in easily understandable language. It is a quick read too. Short, sweet and to the point.

I'm in agreement with Dr. Papa, drugging our kids to control their behavior is missing the bigger picture. Changing the diet of my kids made a huge difference in their behavior. The books makes this very easy. I would recommend this book to anyone who is faced with behavioral problems with their kids.

Dr Hollis's book was fascinating. It isnt just some diet book, its a personal journey. I learned alot about myself.

Judy Hollis candidly shares a lifetime of personal and professional experiences in this manual for women seekers. Somehow, I never ran into a sister, friend or slumber-party pal who says it like it is...or could be... when women indulge in the pleasures of food and sex for nourishment, without guilt. I'm savoring every page; thanks judy!

Hands on book, full of common sense and with many great activities to enhance communication in children with autism. Many of the activities can be easily fit in both classroom setting and family environment.

Written by Teresa A. Cardon, MA, CCC-SLP, and director of the Speech & Language Department at the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center of Phoenix, Arizona, Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a no-nonsense, easy-to-follow handbook emphasizing the development of communication skills in one's child and creating a communication-friendly environment in one's home. Chapters discuss the importance of focusing on interacting with one's child during an activity, not the activity itself; how to turn books and story time into interaction time; how to make visual supports (lamination is recommended for long-term durability), and much more. "I can't talk about cuing without including the ever-popular 'raised-eyebrow wait' as it has come to be known around my clinic... mouth open, eyebrows raised, eyes wide open looking very expectant. Since this expression is so universally used, it is probably the most natural thing we can do to prompt a child to take his turn. Of course, it is not always enough of a prompt and that is why the 'Watch & Wait' strategy and the previous prompts are so important." A superb supplementary resource for parents, educators, and anyone who interacts with young children - though created specifically for interacting with autism spectrum children, many of the tips and techniques are sure to help children of all types develop language skills.

Media Madness presents years of research to demonstrate that the mass media predominately portray people with mental illness as violent, frightening or ridiculous. Throughout the book he presents those images based on hard facts, and at each step he carefully sets the record straight on the correct use of words, images and psychological terminology. I was employed as a working journalist for 20 years before becoming the public relations person for a large social service agency. Gradually, I began to see the stigma created for people with mental illness by these inaccurate, biased and sometimes mean statements and images. "The stigma is worse than the disease," is a common refrain among people with mental illness. These are people who hold responsible jobs, have friends and families and pay taxes. But they don't tell anyone about their illness because they are afraid of behing classified with the negative images of mental illness perpetrated by the news media. They keep quiet. Millions of them. They live with a secret and it takes an emotional and psychological toll. They tell me they feel like they are "acting" in life because they cannot reveal the facts about their mental illness. The words, images and downright inaccuracies we read or see in the mass media are creating tension and misery in the lives of millions of Americans. Today, we would not use the terms "nigger", "gimp" or "girlie" for Black people, people with disabilities or women. But we tolerate the use of "psycho," "nut case" or "loonie." We would not call people with heart disease the "cardiacs" but we tolerate "the mentally ill" as if the disorder completely defines the lives of people who happen to have one of these disorders. Thank you Dr. Wahl for your research and for sharing the results in this book. As a journalist and public relations professional, I appreciate the guidance for bringing in a new era of language about mental illness. As a person who has bipolar disorder, I thank you for helping reduce the stigma so someday I can tell my coworkers about this part of my life.

This book not only opens the reader's eyes to the way stigma against mental illness is created and perpetuated by the mass media; it also makes one think twice about all the information we receive from the entertainment industry. You'll never watch TV the same way again. It should be required reading for all Communications students and all Psychology students, social work students, theater students . . . .

Having just entered this world of deaf and Hard of Hearing, this book was especially insightful. It presents the argument that the same polarization that faced both Alexander Bell and Edward Gallaudet are still with us today.

I never knew much about either of these productive individuals, but what Winefiled provides in this work is substantial. The parallels of their upbringing and the differences are chronicled in easy-to-read text. Winefield is able remarkably to remain aloof from adding his own view and let's these two giants of the debate speak with their lives and their opinions.

Integration in the hearing world versus full individual potential are laid out, leading up to and beyond confrontation between these two innovators of educating deaf children. The oralist versus the combined method continue to be debated and tested.

One salient point brought out in this fine work is that the attitudes and expectations of each individual will determine his response to this debate. A fine work to aid in beginning to understand the complexities of this yet resolved historical communications issue.

Whether you believe education should be ASL only, oral only, SEE, total communication, simultaneous communication, or any derivitive, this book will provide for you a very in-depth and interesting history of Galluadet and Bell and their philosophies.

It seems clear that the author has his personal opinions (as anyone in the field would), but he certainly doesn't force them, or even mention them, to the readers. Presented in a fair and unbiased format, this book tells of the history of the leaders in deaf education at that time and then explains their personal beliefs and presumptions of oralism or manual learning.

This book will get your blood boiling at times, as you read about the thinking of people whose opinion differs from yours, but you'll walk away a more knowledgeable and insightful person. Relatively easy to read (I read it in two days), it also features a few photographs and illustrations of the founders of deaf education in the United States.

A good book for anyone interested in the history, but a must-read for educators. That's just this deafie's opinion. :o)

This book covers alot of subjects in deaf culture and the individuals of that culture and those who participate in it. It's alot more than just a culture book, yet it does touch in that area. Just as the title says, it covers. I feel it goes beyond culture to understand the individual within that culture, the Deaf and those that play a role in their lives.

I think it is interesting, and not a boring at all. Because of this, I'm learning alot. This book has so many areas, that after you read it, it is one of those books you would have on hand as reference for later.

This book is definatly typed as a textbook is but is full of great information regarding Deaf culture. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Deaf culture.