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This book explores gender, disability, and literature in the Global South, concentrating on Nepal in particular. Religious and cultural values disable women’s autonomy in general, and create even greater disadvantages for women who are physically disabled. This study examines two Nepali women writers, Bishnu Kumari Waiwa and Jhamak Ghimire, who challenge stigmas of the disabled body by deconstructing the “ideology of ability” through their autobiographical narratives.

Drawing on archeological and ethno-historical evidence, Irving Rouse sketches a picture of the Tainos-the first people Columbus encountered when he arrived in the Americas-as they existed during the time of Columbus, contrasting their customs with those of their neighbors. He then moves backward in time to the ancestors of the Tainos-two successive groups who settled the West Indies and who are known to archeologists as the Saladoid peoples and the Ostionoid peoples.

With the raging culture war, the underlying "race war" is rarely addressed in a more reasoned way. Roderick Edwards, author of many taboo-challenging books, takes on the controversial topic of what part other White people played in colonization and slavery. The Other White People is a detailed look into the history and contributions of peoples such as the Vikings and the Russians: White people who did not participate in the colonization of the Americas nor the Atlantic slave trade of Africans.

While finishing off her degree in Gerontology at Umass Boston, Yvonne Decelis started writing about her life in the hope of showing others with similar conditions that they are not alone in the trials they face. Yvonne goes over her upbringing and life prior to, during, and after diagnosis covering things like medications, “healthful living”, work, SSDI disability benefits, friendships, and relationships, etc. This was also written for people seeking information on how to interact with others who have "invisible illnesses" like MS, Fibro, Post-traumatic Stress injury, etc.

Do you want to manage your disability positively? Feeling frustrated that people do not understand your needs? If you have a disability, then you should listen to this audiobook. ”Why are you pretending to be normal?” asks the questions that anyone with a disability needs to ask themselves. This engaging story offers viewpoints and ideas that have already inspired many disabled people to stop simply coping with their disability and start managing it.

Alaska Natives is not merely a collection of facts and dates; it's a captivating narrative that explores the Alaska Native cultures and their journey into the modern era. Discover the pathways on the Bering Land Bridge, share in the contemporary celebrations that honor their heritage, and witness the continuity of traditions that are intertwined with tales of resilience, artistry, and their incredible connection with the land.

You’ll never miss carbs again with this diabetes-friendly cookbook! Are you suffering from diabetes and feeling restricted by your diet? Do you feel that all the really tasty stuff is off-limits? Do you wish you could enjoy partying and eating out just like everyone else? This audiobook will teach you how to cook restaurant-quality, diabetes-friendly meals in the comfort of your own home and how to lead a fun, active life despite being diabetic. Life with diabetes doesn’t have to be scary or boring. Manage diabetes effortlessly while eating like a sophisticated foodie!

The first book of our three-part series highlights and breaks down our most popular and cited posts of all time, number 38, "White Guys", and number 40, "White Girls". Due to national and viral news coverage, this post enables listeners to truly experience the wide gamut of Asian American experiences and emotions regarding white people. It has been referenced and cited in academic publications and popular media, even TV shows!

Fifteen million working age Americans have a disability. Only four million have jobs. Learn the seven steps to create a workplace where people with disabilities can thrive. Jade was asked by her new boss to spearhead her organization's disability inclusion initiative. On her way home that evening, she was in a horrific accident. While unconscious, she met seven people who taught her how to create a disability inclusive organization. Behind Gold Doors is a great resource to create a disability-inclusive organization.

Turning on the Light presents some of her personal stories and offers tips and tricks she has learned over years of study and learning. This narrative provides valuable information and guidance for those who are visually impaired, their caregivers, and their loved ones. It is full of ideas for adapting to diminished vision and dealing with fundamentally important day-to-day routines.

Invisible Visibility discusses the key barriers that marginalize disabled artists from taking center stage and looks at examples of good practice through three key case studies. This audiobook puts forward an agenda for change, inclusion, and, ultimately, visibility within the sector and beyond for disabled dancers from culturally diverse backgrounds.

This is the fourth book about my son Jodi, who has autism. This time though, it's a fly on the wall account into a small part of his life since he moved out of our family home. In this audiobook, I hope to show it is possible for people with learning difficulties and other related disabilities to live independently with the correct support. I hope you'll find it interesting and encouraging.

Un libro autobiografico nato di getto, per metter nero su bianco le proprie sensazioni, i propri vissuti, la propria esperienza di vita quotidiana. così dice Renata Sorba "Dedico questo libro a tutte le persone che ho conosciuto nella mia vita ed in particolare a tutti quelli che in momenti diversi, mi hanno supportata e permesso di condividere tante e diverse esperienze, accompagnandomi nel percorso da vedente a non vedente senza porsi troppe domande e pregiudizi su come ho vissuto e vivo. Grazie e riporto questa citazione: Né diversi, né uguali, ma liberi."

Sabine Heinlein spent almost a year reporting at "The Farm", a program for mental patients at the notorious Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens. Originally designed to teach its "members" confidence and skills by caring for animals and plants, the Farm had long become a dysfunctional hoarder's den. The patients sat idly on chairs in a grimy dayroom filled with the therapist's "collectibles" and garbage.

Twisted Rage is a compilation of thoughts coming from the mind of a man who lives with schizophrenia. It exhibits confusion between good and evil, right and wrong, and all other extremes. The confusion brings the listener down a path of empathy for the writer, sympathy for the writer, hope for the writer, and ultimately love for the writer.

The meals guidance in this cookbook follow the strict definition of a gluten-free diet which specifically prohibits grains. The gluten in the wheat, rye and barleys can trigger the amino acids to be arranged in such a way that causes harm to your body. Nevertheless, there is also some healthy gluten such as those found in corns. Do not think that you have sacrificed your enjoyment of food by giving up meals. Chances are, there are meals you enjoyed eating and you get to stick to the weekly dieting plans.

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I Hate Black People Who Hate Black People examines the untreated spiritual disorder of Black self-hate and disrespect.

Roger Dykes has spent his entire life living in a wheelchair with cerebral palsy, yet his accomplishments are many. He has studied law, and has been a teacher and counselor most of his adult life. He has achieved his Master’s Degree in Family Relations at Texas Tech University. He has enjoyed some notoriety during his time as a wheelchair-bound comic and after-dinner speaker. He has owned and operated a record store and has written an enlightening book about life as a disabled person, or he calls it “a non-person.”

The Paleo diet is a way to eat like your ancestors did long ago! Foods that are great for your body and offer plenty of nutritional value. The number of people that suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems continues to rise. A large part of that is due to our poor diets. It is time to get back to the basics and what our body was created to eat. It is time to take control over your energy level and your weight!