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Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass

Textbook - Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass ISBN: 0486447618
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): N/A
Publisher: Dover Publications
Number of Pages: 160

This anthology comprises speeches by influential figures in the history of African-American culture and politics Contents include the famous "Ain't I a Woman" speech by Sojourner Truth Frederick Douglass' immortal "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" Barack Obama and many others


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Speech Science Primer: Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception of Speech

Textbook - Speech Science Primer: Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception of Speech ISBN: 1608313573
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Sixth
Author(s): Lawrence J. Raphael, Gloria J. Borden, Katherine S. Harris
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number of Pages: 416

Written in a clear reader-friendly style Speech Science Primer serves as an introduction to speech science and covers basic information on acoustics the acoustic analysis of speech speech anatomy and physiology and speech perception It also includes topics such as research methodology speech motor control and historyevolution of speech science With its reader-friendly content and valuable online resources Speech Science Primer: Physiology Acoustics and Perception of Speech Sixth Edition is an ideal text for beginning speech pathology and audiology students and faculty

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Speech Science: An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice (with CD-ROM) (2nd Edition)

Textbook - Speech Science: An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice (with CD-ROM) (2nd Edition) ISBN: 020548025X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2
Author(s): Carole T. Ferrand
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Number of Pages: 480

Speech Science integrates scientific material on the acoustics anatomy and physiology of speech production and perception with state-of-the-art instrumental techniques used in clinical practice Each chapter presenting theoretical information is followed by a corresponding chapter on clinical application demonstrating the connections between scientific theory and clinical management of communication disorders To reinforce this link case studies and questions in each clinical application chapter help students focus on how scientific principles are applied in clinical contexts Call-out notes summary points and review questions help students consolidate material for improved retention Schematic illustrations enhance the text and demonstrate anatomical and functional relationships between structures With this student- and instructor-friendly text students will find theoretical information meaningful less intimidating and more easily accessible

The Second Edition features two new chapters on neurology that present a comprehensive yet targeted discussion of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech production (Ch 12) and examine current brain imaging techniques (Ch 13) In each clinical application chapter case studies and follow-up questions reinforce the link between science and clinical application Pedagogical aides such as call-out notes in the margins have been included in all chapters to underscore important concepts Plus this edition comes packaged with a new DVD to accompany the text that provides visualizations of many important concepts as well as self-test quizzes for students to evaluate their understanding of the material

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Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology (8th Edition) (Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders)

Textbook - Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology (8th Edition) (Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders) ISBN: 0137071329
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 8
Author(s): William O. Haynes, Rebekah H. Pindzola
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Number of Pages: 432

Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology provides readers with a practical process approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of speech and language disordersEqually helpful to students in training and practicing clinicians alike this engaging resource develops a rationale for each type of assessment including both standardized and non-standardized approachesEach chapter highlights the most updated literature clinical procedures and technological advances while emphasizing diagnosis as an initial step in defining a communication disorder and while focusing on evaluation as an ongoing assessment process to monitor progress on treatment goals Organized by communication disorder this text makes for a vital reference while case examples and real-world vignettes help readers best understand clinical skills with interviewing report writing and multicultural issues in assessment

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Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey (Dover Thrift Editions)

Textbook - Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey (Dover Thrift Editions) ISBN: 0486437876
Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): Marcus Garvey
Publisher: Dover Publications
Number of Pages: 224

Acontroversial figure in the history of race relations around the world Marcus Garvey amazed his enemies as much as he dazzled his admirers This anthology contains some of the African-American rights advocate's most noted writings and speeches including "Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World" and "Africa for the Africans"


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Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers

Textbook - Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers ISBN: 1598570501
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2
Author(s): Louisa Cook Moats
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 288

One of the most popular and influential reading textbooks of the past 10 years gets a comprehensive update in this highly anticipated second edition straight from renowned NCTQ-recommended expert Louisa Moats Updated meticulously with the very latest research the new edition of this bestselling text helps elementary educators grasp the structure of written and spoken English understand how children learn to read and apply this foundational knowledge as they deliver explicit high-quality literacy instructionWith extensive updates and enhancements to every chapter the new edition of Speech to Print fully prepares today's literacy educators to teach students with or without disabilities Teachers will get in-depth explanation of how the book aligns with the findings of current scientific research on reading language and spelling expanded information on the critical elements of language including orthography morphology phonetics phonology semantics and syntax new and improved exercises teachers can use to test and reinforce their own knowledge of language content teaching activities that help teachers connect what they learn in their coursework with what they'll be doing in the classroom new chapter objectives that make it easier to plan courses and review key concepts more samples of student writing to help teachers correctly interpret children's mistakes expanded sample lesson plans that incorporate the language concepts in the book a cleaner easier-to-navigate layoutA core textbook for every preservice course on reading instruction this accessible text is also perfect for use in inservice professional development sessions Educators will have the knowledge they need to recognize understand and resolve their students' reading and writing challenges-and improve literacy outcomes for their entire class

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Mosby's Review Questions for the Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS Examination, 1e

Textbook - Mosby's Review Questions for the Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS Examination, 1e ISBN: 032305904X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1 Pap/Cdr
Author(s): Dennis M. Ruscello PhD, Mosby
Publisher: Mosby
Number of Pages: 376

With approximately 1400 practice questions - more than any other exam review - this unique bookCD-ROM package provides the most complete reliable preparation available for the PRAXIS II subject assessment examination Review questions can be selected to match the style and question distribution of the real exam to familiarize you with the examination experience and help you build test-taking confidence
  • Approximately 1400 practice questions - more than 10 times the number of questions on the actual examination - offer unparalleled review of key concepts in speech-language pathology
  • A bound-in companion CD-ROM enables you to select questions chapter-by-chapter or in a quizzing format that allows you to create an unlimited number of unique practice tests with instant feedback
  • The timed sample test format on the companion CD-ROM simulates the real examination experience and helps you strengthen your prioritization and time-management skills
  • A detailed rationale accompanies each question to explain correct answers and help you identify areas requiring further review
  • Content experts lend valuable knowledge and insight across every specialty area covered on the exam to ensure the most reliable well-rounded review
  • Select references point you to specific sources of additional information for fast efficient research


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  • A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Textbook - A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. ISBN: 0060646918
    Binding: Paperback
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    Author(s): Martin Luther King
    Publisher: HarperOne
    Number of Pages: 736

    "We've got some difficult days ahead" civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr told a crowd gathered at Memphis's Clayborn Temple on April 3 1968 "But it really doesn't matter to me now because I've been to the mountaintop And I've seen the promised land I may not get there with you But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land" These prohetic words uttered the day before his assassination challenged those he left behind to see that his "promised land" of racial equality became a reality; a reality to which King devoted the last twelve years of his life These words and other are commemorated here in the only major one-volume collection of this seminal twentieth-century American prophet's writings speeches interviews and autobiographical reflections A Testament of Hope contains Martin Luther King Jr's essential thoughts on nonviolence social policy integration black nationalism the ethics of love and hope and more

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    Abraham Lincoln: Great Speeches (Dover Thrift Editions)

    Textbook - Abraham Lincoln: Great Speeches (Dover Thrift Editions) ISBN: 0486268721
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: Unabridged
    Author(s): Abraham Lincoln
    Publisher: Dover Publications
    Number of Pages: 128

    Representative collection of 16 masterly orations correspondence including "House Divided" speech at the Republican State Convention (1858) the First Inaugural Address (1861) the Gettysburg Address (1863) the Letter to Mrs Bixby (1864) expressing regret over the wartime deaths of her 5 sons and the Second Inaugural Address (1865)

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    Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 5e

    Textbook - Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 5e ISBN: 0750675268
    Binding: Paperback
    Edition: 5
    Author(s): Wanda Webb PhD, Richard K. Adler PhD CCC-SLP
    Publisher: Mosby
    Number of Pages: 336

    A clear concise and approachable writing style helps students understand neurology in the context of speech-language pathology Supplemented by a wealth of new illustrations and learning features for students this new edition helps to demystify this often-daunting subject matter The 5th edition also introduces a new author Dr Richard Adler who brings a fresh perspective and an impressive clinical background
  • The perfect reader-friendly introduction to the neurology of speech and language
  • Emphasizes the neurological mechanisms involved in communication disorders in children and adults
  • A new two-color design enhances chapter organization and the larger size offers a better image presentation with convenient lay-flat reading
  • Approximately 225 illustrations - nearly three times that of the previous edition - are highlighted with color to clarify this complex area of study
  • Improved organization enhances understanding by following a logical flow of information with speech- and language-specific chapters following a natural progression that more clearly delineates the adult and pediatric content
  • A new chapter "Central Language Mechanism and Learning" expands the information about how the brain learns - a natural way to introduce language disorders and provide a solid foundation for study
  • More information on pediatric syndromes and disorders reflects an increased emphasis on this area within neurology
  • New case studies in the clinically oriented chapters provide students with realistic clinical applications
  • Key vocabulary highlighted within chapters and each term is defined in a handy back-of-book glossary
  • Evolve Learning Resources give students and instructors access to a comprehensive suite of learning communication and organization tools including WebLinks Tip Sheets Checklists Test Banks lecture slides Image Collections Instructor's Manuals Teaching Tips Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and more


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