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Lydia Denworth presents insights from studies of everything from at-risk kids in Head Start to noisy cocktail party conversation, from songbirds to signal processing, and from the invention of the telephone to sign language. Weaving together tales from the centuries-long quest to develop the cochlear implant and simultaneous leaps in neuroscientific knowledge against a tumultuous backdrop of identity politics, I Can Hear You Whisper shows how sound sculpts our children’s brains and the life changing consequences of that delicate process.

Congressional investigations and hearings have been foundational to the checks and balances of the American political system’s three branches of government since the Second Congress requested documents about a military defeat from President George Washington. This book provides a deeply researched history of America through 21 of the most significant Congressional and Senate investigations, covering war, corruption, bigotry, scandal, crime, public safety, policy failures and scandal. The investigations covered include racism and corruption in the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era domestic...

Two investigations. Two impeachments. Two acquittals. One president. The full story. Unprecedented. Unimaginable. Until Donald Trump’s presidency. A year apart, two ferocious political dramas challenged American democracy. As Pulitzer Prize - winning Washington Post reporters Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan show in this gripping account, the two Trump impeachments and acquittals shared common threads: An American president, relentless in his drive to win re-election, willing to disregard the laws that limit his powers, no matter the cost.

Do you ever wonder why your relationship with God feels stale? Have you ever wished you could just hear if God was saying something—anything—to you? Grow in your relationship with God as you learn about the many different ways God uses to communicate with you!

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

In The Seven Generations Story: An Incentive to Heal Yourself, Your Family and the Planet, author Rick Broniec explores the long-standing Native American ethic of thinking about seven generations into the future and the past when making decisions or healing oneself. Rick, himself part Cherokee, became aware of how powerful this story is by observing how his own family story transformed as he pursued his own healing.

God is speaking more clearly than ever before. Are we willing—and able—to listen? Full of hope and practical insights, this book brings you back to the basics of how to hear and speak the words of God. By digging into ten biblical, prophetic values, Pastor James Levesque shows how cultivating qualities like perseverance, hope, and generosity will help you hear God clearly and accurately—and represent Him with integrity.

Kiku offers a brand new insight into the art of listening and a groundbreaking roadmap to help you to listen with intention and meaning in your daily interactions. Once you understand how hearing and listening work, you'll start noticing your own. You will gain a deeper understanding of the world. You'll read rooms better because you'll be reading more deeply between the lines of the people around you. Kiku is an essential guide to unlocking the power of listening in your everyday life.

Managers and other employees spend more than 40 percent of their time listening to other people but often do it so poorly that the result is millions of dollars' worth of mistakes, just because most people don't know how to listen. In this new edition of her classic guide to the art of effective listening, Madelyn Burley-Allen tells you how to acquire active, productive listening skills and put them to work for you professionally, socially, and personally.

Drew Telmon is living her best life. Her basketball skills have not only caught the eye of her crush, but also the head coach of her favorite college basketball program. Then she gets sick. Overnight, a boiling fever nearly ends her life. She’s lucky to have survived. Her hearing, however, did not. Drew must cope with losing everything as she learns a new language and desperately searches for a sense of normalcy and a way to fit in. More importantly, though, she must learn she doesn’t need to fit in when she can stand out in a world of silence.

Just as some influencers inspire us to tidy up household clutter, The Power of Tranquility in a Very Noisy World takes personal organization a step further – into the sonic realm. Bioacoustician, Bernie Krause, shares healthful tips that identify and reduce the damaging aural assaults that besiege us – incoherent dissonance that impacts our health more than we may realize. With his reassuring guidance, you will be able to fine-tune your surroundings, improve your sense of wellness, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of inner peace and productivity.

A call to action for all mothers of every hue and color to help save Black mothers who are dying during childbirth at three times the national rate. We invite all women to support and share this tale that explores a community's effort to protect Black mothers during their most vulnerable times in childbirth.

In this new groundbreaking book, Dr. Mark J. Syms, "the hearing loss physician", shares his nearly three decades of experience as a world-renowned ear doctor to help people on their road to better hearing.

"The Making of the Prophet" is more than just a book; it's a divine invitation to draw closer to Jesus. While the title might suggest it's exclusively for prophets, the truth is that everyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit possesses a prophetic edge. This book is crafted to guide you in harnessing that inherent gift. Through its pages, you will learn how to interpret your visions and dreams—a way God often communicates His will to us. But understanding is just the beginning. "The Making of the Prophet" also lays down practical steps on living out your faith as a true disciple of Jesus...

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Aggie is looking forward to her yearly ritual of curling up on the couch in front of the television while eating ice cream. However, this year, her friends Betty and Roger have talked Aggie into spending an evening out on the town. Then, to her surprise, Officer Tom Wood had also asked her out. Wearing a very uncomfortable, slinky red dress Betty picked out for her and a ruby red pocketbook to match, Aggie stumbles into a dangerous Valentine’s Day she’ll never forget.

Kimberly Crowe was back for the second year in a row with a world-renowned event in honor of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022 celebrates the tremendous efforts of women and girls around the world in shaping the future. This summit was an epic, fun, connecting, and delightful one-day virtual event in celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022. Our speakers are an amazing array of women bringing their brilliance to serve the greater good and contribute their zone of genius to the world.

Unleash the Power of Perception in Your Writing! Are your characters merely looking when they should be scrutinizing? Is your prose describing when it could be immersing? "Strong Verbs: Perception" is your secret weapon for electrifying your writing and captivating your readers through all five senses. Inside this power-packed guide, you'll discover: • 170+ dynamic perception verbs to inject vivid experiences into every sentence • Expert insights on connotations, etymology, and usage • Genre-specific applications for thriller, fantasy, horror, and more • Practical tips to transform ...

This book creatively provides a technology road map that takes you into the future with contributions from over 100 scientific experts providing you with insights into the future. Their studies and opinions touch on everything from computers to robots, medical science to nanotechnology, transportation to education, employment to politics, and entrepreneurial opportunities to love.

The Bible clearly highlights the New Testament gift of prophecy as a powerful blessing that is meant to encourage, exhort, and comfort the body of Christ. Tragically, however, decades of unbalanced teaching, unaccountable prophecies, and unhealthy prophets have driven many churches and individuals to abandon the prophetic ministry altogether. In these troubling times the church cannot afford to neglect any of the Kingdom resources that God has made available to His people. "Prophesy" lays out a clear theological framework for the purpose and necessity of the gift of prophecy among us today....

For two decades a father kept a secret journal documenting the life of his only son, Christopher, who was born profoundly deaf. He had a simple dream of someday presenting that journal to Christopher as a special gift from father to son. But as each new challenge was surmounted, it became clear Christopher Caulfield’s story had to be shared.