Culturally Responsive Orientation and Mobility Standards

At last! The field of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) embraces the 21^st Century Model for standards-based instruction with these research-based, peer-reviewed, and validated performance standards that correlate to success in career, college and community life.

Commensurate with general education curriculum, these learner performance standards give important credibility to O&M instruction by providing measurable, age-appropriate and culturally responsive outcome targets to guide assessment and instruction.   

For those who don’t understand what O&M is and for those who fund it, the O&M CCCRS clearly articulate and justify a learner’s need for instruction, justify a level of service needed to meet age-appropriate performance targets and justify the tools need to do the job. This is a must resource for master and novel-level instructors alike.

Curious Facts from the Deep

Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface. Only 5% of the oceans have been explored so far. Most people know little about marine life. We love diving, and in Curious Facts from the Deep, we bring stunning photography and interesting little-known facts to your attention.

Daddy Bear Goes to War

At the peak of middle age, when you have many responsibilities and suddenly a distant threat arrives close to home and you feel called to help, how do you justify leaving your young family and sacrificing your thriving career for the greater good? How do you stay the course at every unexpected turn along the way? How do you keep a positive attitude during the devastation of war and simultaneously give encouragement with humor to your family left behind? After the mission is accomplished and many friends and comrades are lost, how do you successfully return to the life you left?

When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, Jim Greene was living in Washington D.C. and intimately aware of Hitler’s threat to democracy. He was 42 years old, married with three young children and developing his advertising agency from D.C. to Boston. How could he contribute to the war effort while managing his current responsibilities?

DAMN: An Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System

DAMN: Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System uncovers the hidden and taboo stories of gay relationships within the prison system. Venturing into a world often associated with violence and isolation, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals seeking love, intimacy, and self-authentication under the harshest of conditions. Drawing on firsthand accounts, research, and personal experiences, the author delves into the labyrinth of emotions, charting both the struggles and the triumphs that defy the barriers of incarceration.

This compelling narrative serves not just as a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of love, but also as a call to action. Addressing the systemic issues that exacerbate the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals behind bars, it challenges us to confront our biases and advocate for a more inclusive and empathetic prison system. A catalyst for meaningful conversations and reforms, this book reminds us of the inherent worth of every human being, urging us toward a more equitable and compassionate society.

Danielle

In Danielle, the author invites readers into an intimate journey through the life of her seven-year-old daughter, who courageously battled cancer. Far from being just a heartbreaking narrative, this true story illuminates the transformative power of suffering when united with faith. Danielle, with her extraordinary spiritual maturity, finds strength and inspiration from her favorite saint, St. Therese of Lisieux, while navigating the complexities of illness.

This book transcends the usual narratives of tragedy and loss by offering a message of hope and grace. Through sharing the family’s experience – Danielle’s remarkable perspective on life, her deep relationship with God, and her steadfast resilience – the author aims to reveal the beauty that can be found even in immense suffering. Danielle serves as a poignant reminder that life’s hardships and joys are both cradled in the hands of God, and it challenges us to embrace them as such.

Dark Caribbean

When I wrote this story, I never imagined that my lifelong fishing partner and I would find ourselves in the Caribbean. I also never thought I would have false teeth, but here we are. Even more surprising, I never thought any of our crew, my partner, or I would be holding automatic rifles. But there we were, facing thieves who had forty or more of our lobster traps stacked on their deck.

Their boat looked like a refuge from the storm, but when I saw a barrel emerge from a broken window, I knew it was time to pull the trigger. Three men crawled up onto the boat’s roof, rifles in hand. I opened fire with my AR-15. The first guy dropped his rifle, and it clattered to the deck.

I fired a burst straight up and shouted, “Start the engine and throw our traps over the side, and maybe this boat will get you home!”

Dear Mr. Ellamae

Divorced women with very young children found it challenging to survive in 1921, but young Ellamae not only survived but also forged a new path for herself. She was called a ‘maverick’ but never thought of herself that way. Her story is little known, though her work still fills a city and her accomplishments inspire many. Rarely is one’s life set in a world that is afire with technology, but so slow-moving in its opportunities for women, yet Ellamae managed to steal a place in a man’s profession and did so with grace and southern charm.

Dearest Father

Dearest Reader,

The most difficult part of life these days has been the ongoing battles between family and friends, once united on so many fronts, now unable to speak civilly to one another. Perhaps you’ve had a similar experience with your loved ones and have been left speechless. The hope is that you can find some answers within this book about why your relationships have changed.

During the past few years, it has been hard to hear the spread of untruths, and wonder if name-calling, blaming, threatening, or isolation is eroding conversations with members of your inner circle. And while our journeys through the past few years may not be exactly the same, surely, we can agree that the days and months leading into 2022 have been filled with anguish. Praying that our Dearest Father brings you some comfort, and that his messages help you find your personal truth.

Defending Alive: Coming of Mazares Dead

A young man desperate to upgrade his homeless lifestyle decides to write about his experiences as a prayer for forgiveness in the form of a diary for money.

During the process of writing, he realizes that his confrontations with penalties were a mistake. A reincarnated interest in contact sports disrupts his relationship with The Sun, The Moon, and The Earth, while misunderstanding the spirit forces him to study his destiny.

Defiance

In Defiance, delve into the profound journey of overcoming generationally transmitted trauma. Witness how, with the right blend of therapy and education, a child subjected to profound distress can evolve and rise as a Woman of Valor. This book underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of healing.

Demystifying Science

Science today often seems incomprehensible to the general public, filled with specialized jargon and baffling math that eludes most readers. Consequently, science is often held in low esteem, despite being the foundation of all modern advancements.

To make matters worse, a strong movement of ‘science deniers’ has emerged, escalating the problem to a dangerous level. The public needs to grasp the basics of science to participate in and make informed decisions on the critical issues facing the US and the world today.

This book offers clear, intelligible explanations of the fundamental ideas and rationales behind the theories of great scientists. Written in an informal, readable format, it presents an imagined dialogue between the reader and the author. The book explains the thought processes of some of history’s greatest minds without heavy use of math or technical jargon. It includes numerous images and sketches to illustrate concepts and portrays the lives of famous scientists, showing that they too struggled with everyday problems just like everyone else.

Engage with this accessible guide to scientific thinking and discover how the great scientific minds developed their groundbreaking theories.

Desvíos

What do you do when the world starts crumbling around you? When work, society, and unrelenting apathy conspire to drive you into the ground? Do you close your eyes and let the dirt pile up? Or grab a shovel and start digging your way out?

Kevin decided to buy a truck and a camper and head south with his new wife, ditching his corporate life behind. But fate had other plans, teaming up with mother nature to throw every roadblock in its arsenal along their path. The question is no longer whether he needs a shovel to dig out, but rather a lifeboat to rescue them on their journey to reach Nicaragua.

Join Kevin and Mari on their harrowing adventure, motoring straight through the heart of Hurricane Mitch, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since 1780.