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Whistleblower Lesson #1 -Buy this book TODAY!
If you're a whistleblower, and you are not familiar with Concepts and Procedures in Whistleblower Law by Mr. Kohn, you are at a serious disadvantage already. I had no idea what I was up against. I was getting clobbered by the system at every turn. The information in this book evens the playing field quickly. S.O.S.A first hand review from a survivor :
This book is indispensible to an employee who is beaten down by the corporate world for reporting a violation in good faith of unethical or unlawful matter . I was cast into the stormy sea of politics without a hope of survival until I was tossed this book; my only life preserver in a corrupt world. S.O.S.A first hand review from a survivor :
This book is indispensible to an employee who is beaten down by the corporate world for reporting a violation in good faith of unethical or unlawful matter . I was cast into the stormy sea of politics without a hope of survival until I was tossed this book; my only life preserver in a corrupt world. Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Business & Financial    3. Discrimination In Employment    4. Dismissal of    5. Employees    6. Labor & Employment    7. Labor And Employment Law    8. Law    9. Law and legislation    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. United States    12. Whistle blowing    13. Employment & labour law    14. Law / Business    15. Personnel & human resources management    16. USA   

Subjects:  1. Developmental - Child    2. Developmental disabilities    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Mental Disorders    7. Mental Illness    8. Mental retardation    9. Planning    10. Psychology    11. Psychotherapy    12. Psychotherapy - General    13. Treatment    14. Disability: social aspects    15. Psychiatry    16. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Must read
Impressive book that describes, analyzes and chronicles the Skarzysko-Kamienna Slave Labor Camp.This is a little known place with a unique structure amoung the hundreds of forgotten camps.The author also provides a unique analysis of the economics of this camp and its social structure.The translation is rough in some parts but this book is the best overall book I have read about the camps, their social structure, organization, interations of liberation movements and economics.She also provides a unique insight into why many voluntereed to enter the camp and provides much historical background and the links to other Concentration Camps including Plaszow, the camp where Oskar Schindler was associated.

To Read, To Remember,To Know,, But Never Understand Evil
My Grandfather a 88 year old man today , Told Me a little bit of what he and his friends sufferd in that labor camp,Thru out the years , never spoke Much about it, and I was never able to understand how they came out of there alive and How they where able to take the pain and suffering, all I knew is that G-d was with them all the Time and they where with G-d, How interesting more then sixty years later a older man I never met comes in my office about somthing else with a book very important to him he starts telling me a story about that consertration camp I was shocked wait a Minute Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Forced labor    3. History    4. History - Military / War    5. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)    6. Jewish Holocaust    7. Jews    8. Military - World War II    9. Persecutions    10. Poland    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Skarzysko-Kamienna (Concentra    13. War Crimes And Criminals    14. Ethnic studies    15. European history: Second World War    16. Prisoners of war    17. Religion / General    18. The Holocaust   

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Appropriate and Enjoyable
This book is a great one for reading with neurotypical children who have friends, classmates, and/or siblings on the autism spectrum. It is well written, has nice pictures, and lends itself easily to discussions.
Need conclusion
Its a good book that shows some of the particular way of behavior of a kid affected whit Autism, however it doesn't get to any conclusion or way to get to the kid or understand him.

Good resource for inclusion - it gets the kids talking
When I first read this book I was not crazy about it; I tend not to like books directed at kids that are overtly about autism because the kids automatically know that it is a "lesson" book rather than a story book.But of all the books I bought in an effort to give the regular education teacher a tool for talking with my son's typical classmates about his autism, this is the one that my typical 10 year old daughter selected.We have used it for three years and each time the teacher has said it generated an interesting and sensitive dicussion among the children (grades 1-3).Of course it takes a good teacher to lead the discussion, too, but this book has proved to be a valuable resource. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autism    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Health & Daily Living - General    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. School stories    11. Schools    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Child care & upbringing    14. Disability: social aspects   

Subjects:  1. Building Codes    2. Construction    3. Construction - General    4. Energy Saving In Buildings And Construction    5. Mensuration    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

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Inside Deaf Culture (2005)
Inside Deaf Culture; Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 224 pages
Intriguing Reading
My dad picked this book up since I just underwent a Cochlear Implant. I was born with some hearing and over the years I started to lose more and more of it. And while I was growing up, there were talk about the Deaf Culture and hearing impairment. I have never been a part of the Deaf Culture. I probably never will be. At my dad's urging and recommendation, I read this book.
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Subjects:  1. American Sign Language    2. Deaf    3. Diseases    4. Handicapped    5. History    6. Medical    7. Sign Language    8. Social conditions    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Disability: social aspects    12. Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication    13. Social groups & communities   

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An Excellent Guide
I enjoyed the contents of this book because it provided my family and me an excellent background for understanding the behavior of LD and ADD patients. Ms. Wren's approach to these diseases is very unique amongthose in her field.I applaud her work because it is VERY reader friendlyand devoid of jargon, which makes it an easy and enjoyable read. I wouldreccomend this book to anyone pursuing a better understanding of variouslearning diseases and ADD. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Counseling of    2. Learning Disabilities    3. Learning disabled    4. Mental health    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy - Counseling    7. Psychotherapy - General    8. Disability: social aspects    9. Psychotherapy   

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Way overpriced
First off, this book is waayyyy overpriced.There are other good books on the market at half the cost.And there are other books that are better written, too.I was surprised at the sloppy writing of this new edition.If you are intent on buying this book, find a used copy of the last edition, which is better, or choose one of the better books out there.Don't go by ratings alone.Check out the book in your local bookstore first, just to be sure you find one that meets your needs.The information is this book can be found on the Internet on different sites, so there is no needed to shell out hard-earned dollars for this one.Find something else and you won't be sorry.

From a mom with a son with Tourette Syndrome
Whether you are new to the world of "special ed" or you are a seasoned veteran, attorney, Lawrence M. Siegel's book will guide you through the advocacy maze with ease. It is a valuable resource of information, including, but not limited to: an overview of special ed and the IEP process; sample IEP forms and letters; organization and planning tips; a listing of support groups, advocacy organizations and federal and state departments of education. Laws and procedures change frequently, and regulations can be different from state to state, so new editions are printed periodically. You can even take advantage of an "update service" that offers a 35% discount on any future purchases. Good overview, but doesn't replace having an advocate/lawyer
This guide provides a good overview of the special education and IEP process, as well as some sample forms and letters.It also usefully collects the relevant federal statutes and regulations.But I found the descriptions of the process to be quite different from what happens here in D.C., so that ultimately its utility was somewhat limited.There is, perhaps, no solution to this -- the book can't be written for every school district in the country.So while the book is useful, in many areas you will be well served to hire a special ed consultant and/or attorney. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dispute resolution (Law)    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. Educational    5. Individualized education progr    6. Individualized education programs    7. Law and legislation    8. Learning Disabilities    9. Parent Participation    10. Popular works    11. Special Education - General    12. Special Education - Learning Disabled    13. Special education    14. United States   

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From Experience
As a deaf education major, this book is a manditory item that has helped open doors into the eyes of a Deaf world. Enlightening Path Into New World of Deaf Culture
This book is just excellent to take one into another world, a world that is closed to most of us in hearing world, that of the Deaf. A Must Read For Those Interested In The Deaf Community.
Being Deaf, I like to read everything I can get my hands on about the Deaf Culture and Community. This book was very welcomed into my home and, as I read it, I found that it is quite insightful for those who are not directly linked to the community. Read more

Subjects:  1. Deaf    2. General    3. Human Services    4. Language    5. Language Arts & Disciplines    6. Means of communication    7. Physical Impairments    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Social conditions    10. United States    11. Audiology & otology    12. Disability: social aspects   

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A must for all who study Deaf Culture
There are not a lot of resources on the history of Deaf culture but this one does the trick.Taking you from Biblical referances to present day, it is easy to read, yet thought provoking.I highly recommend it.I only give it 4 stars because, again, this is a one of a kind in its field and I hope some day there will be a more variety and a better comparison between texts.

All this talk of disease...
For everyone who is interested in this book, let it first be said that I think many people interested and involved in the deaf community would find it appaling that deafness is being treated as a "sin" or and "error" in humans. While not all people may agree with me on this point, I think it is very important to watch your comments when referring to these books. While Van Cleve uses historical analysis in his work, it fails to account for any positive deaf cultured view of the situation. Those involved in this culture will tell you that deafness is not a disease or a problem, but part of a human being, and Van Cleve fails to recognize this point, and therefore fails in any attempt to empower the Deaf Community. Whether or not this was his attempt is not as important. We all must be aware of the fact that some people are happy how they are. They dont want their deafness "treated" or "cured" becuase it can't be - it is as much a part of them as your eye color.

Excellent book on the cultural/socialhistory of the deaf
For a long time I have been searching for such book like this! It is excellent resources for the people,who are interested to learn American Sign Language,to become aware ofrichly deaf cultural/social history.The authors know where to find such wealthy of information, yet theirwritings are brevityalong with several examples of where the deaf peoplehave been interacted in order to preserve their cultural-linguisticconnections. I highly recommendedthis bookto the education and medicalpersonnel to see how the deaf people are evidently happy with their livingswithout being heavily corrected on their hearing loss. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Deaf    2. Education Of Hearing-Impaired Students    3. Handicapped    4. History    5. Minority Studies - General    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Special Education - Communicative Disorders    9. United States    10. United States - 19th Century    11. Disability: social aspects    12. Social history    13. USA    14. c 1800 to c 1900   

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Pioneers Blazing New Trails!
In 1957 when Jessy Park was born (called "Elly" in this book, but later identified by her mother in the sequel "Exiting Nirvana"), very little was known about autism.Elly/Jessy presented behavior that Kanner described more than a decade earlier (1943) when he first coined the term "autism."
The BEST book a mother can read...
I have a 9 year old son with autism, and have aspergers myself, and I could not have written such an insightful book as did this mother.
One family's story of ASD set in historical context
If you are not the parent of a child who has been diagnosed with PDD or Autism, this book will provide a historical view of how one family dealt with a child with this diagnosis.Read more

Subjects:  1. Park, Jessy,    2. Autism    3. Mental health    4. Autistic children    5. United States    6. General    7. Special Education - General    8. Psychology    9. Biography / Autobiography    10. Parental Memoirs    11. Autism    12. Specific Groups - Special Needs    13. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    14. Disability: social aspects    15. Park, Clara Claiborne    16. Park, Jessy    17. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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social security disability and the legal professional
Having represented many people in their appeal process for disability benefits for the past 13 years, I have found that understanding the Administration's maze of regulations is full time effort.After a careful review of this book, it is my opinion that it will provide invaluable information for a newcomer to Social Security Representation as well as otherswith more experience. Wolf and Prozcek did a very good job and find myself referring to this book several times each week,to make certain that I did not leave "a stone un-turned'.It is my understanding that Wolfe is an Administrative Law Judge(ALJ) and Mrs. Proszek was a senior staff attorney with the Office of Hearings and Appeals-SSA, which adds to the credibility of this book.They write the decisions.Therefore, they covered in the book exactly what they would expect of a representative to provide for there client during the appeal process and at a hearing.It is a prudent practice to fully develop your case before you step in the hearing room, follow the steps in the book and you will make a better impression on the ALJ andprovide your best effort for your client.I wish that I had a copy of this book 13 years ago! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Business & Economics    3. Business Law    4. Business/Economics    5. Disability    6. Disability evaluation    7. General    8. Insurance, Disability    9. Law and legislation    10. Legal Profession    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Social security    13. United States    14. Business & Economics / General    15. International Law    16. Welfare & benefit systems   

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Any operating within the special ed system can't be without this guide
All facets of special education law right up to the new IDEA regulations are covered in this important survey SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THE LAW SECOND EDITION: A GUIDE FOR PRACTITIONERS. Any operating in the field will appreciate the detailed, in-depth reviews of the 2040 IDEA regulations, along with surveys of related issues, from statues of limitation and cases under other statutes to educational services, attorney's fees, claims processes, and more. Any operating within the special ed system can't be without this guide.
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Subjects:  1. Education    2. Education / Teaching    3. Educational    4. Law and legislation    5. Special Education - General    6. Special education    7. United States    8. Education / Special Education / General    9. Social law    10. Teaching of those with special educational needs    11. USA   

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.....but this one fits in your pocket
The Table of Contents of this book is nearly indentical to the "Code of Federal Regulations" issued by the Justice Department and provided free of charge to anyone who asks for it. But at roughly 6x9 inches, it doesn't fit in my pocket. So if the pocket thing is important to you, I highly recommend this book!

ADA Compliance Simplified!
This little book is easy to carry around and contains all of the ADAAG info you could ever need! I've been using mine for 2 years and would be lost without it!Thomas Schmokel - ADA Consultant

Get a grip on ADA, pocket size.
Are you tired of tracking down the office copy of the ADA standards?Is the only copy within the workstation of King Tornado?Get your hands on this little number.Keep it by you at all times.I have used this reference guide for two years now and it has saved me a lot of time.This is a very easy to use condensed version of the state issued ADA guide.It is accurate and reliable and it does not have to go back to the office library.And don't let the words "pocket guide" scare you off, this is not a brochure, it is a book.It's just smaller and smarter, not to mention lighter than the stardard issue.So get a grip on ADA, pocket size. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - General    2. Delivery of health care    3. Medical Social Work    4. Social Work    5. Sociology    6. Sociology, Medical    7. United States    8. Social Science / General   

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A Must-Have for University Administrators
Kaplin & Lee's "The Law of Higher Education (Third Edition)" was the required text for a graduate course, "Legal Aspects of Higher Education" and should be present on the bookshelf of any university administrator.The book's subtitle, "A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Implications of Administrative Decision Making," is wholly accurate in describing the scope and utility of this massive tome (over 1,000 pages from cover to cover).
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Subjects:  1. Administration - General    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. Educational    5. Higher    6. Reference    7. Education / Administration   

Subjects:  1. Communication    2. Communication (Specific Aspects)    3. Communication in services for    4. Communication in services for people with disabilities    5. Handicapped    6. Means of communication    7. People with disabilities    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Sociology Of The Mentally And Physically Challenged    13. Sociology of disability    14. United States    15. Communication Studies    16. Disability: social aspects    17. Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication   

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Developmental disabilities    3. Developmentally disabled    4. Etiology    5. Handicapped    6. Psychology    7. Disability: social aspects    8. Diseases & disorders    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Excellent (Full of Activities)
Great for preschoolers with autism who are low to high functioning. You will come away with a least 5 new play activites here that will always work.

After reading so much, finallywhat I needed
As a mother of two, I like to help my kids, in everyway posible, to grow up as wholesome happy persons. I have a 3 year old who at home is a normal kid, but at school, parties or just anywhere else she won't speak and is in a constant state of panic and anxiety. I have read so many books on anxiety and other related pathologies without finding a real way to help her. This wonderful program RDI has helped my daughter in an incredible way! She is now a happier child, communicates more with all her family and extended family. And she isstarting to make friends and interact with other children and adults just like any other kid. I am also using the program with my older daughter to help her in the building of her friendships. This book is not just for autistic kids.

Friendships Are Relationships
I found Drs. Gutstein and Sheely's new book very helpful for implementing the Relationship Development Intervention curriculum for our son who has Asperger's.Read more

Subjects:  1. Asperger's syndrome    2. Autism    3. Autistic children    4. Developmental disabilities    5. Education    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. General    8. Mental Health    9. Pediatrics    10. Rehabilitation    11. Rehabilitation Therapy    12. Social skills in children    13. Special Education - Socially Handicapped    14. Children    15. Disability: social aspects    16. Paediatric medicine    17. Psychiatry