Steve Slavin
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Language
English
Description
A BOY WITH AUTISM. Timothy Blossom sees the world differently to other people.
Barbara, Timothy's mother, says this is due to his 'special wiring,' a concept he struggles to understand—as does Bert Blossom, probably the grumpiest dad in East Winslow.
Timothy is twelve years, three months and five days old. He also happens to be the brainiest kid at Highcrest Manor School, but only when it comes to science. When it comes to tying his shoelaces,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"AN AUTISTIC BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS." Looking For Normal is the memoir of author, musician and filmmaker, Steve Slavin. His obsession with music, at an early age, led to a long career in the creative arts, albeit one plagued by clinical depression and the symptoms of a condition he was unaware of until 2008.In recounting the 48 years that led to his autism diagnosis, this darkly humorous memoir will inform and inspire anyone with an interest in mental...
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Series
Publisher
Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"All the Math You'll Ever Need, Third Edition is a practical, accessible guide that helps readers understand mathematical concepts that directly apply to daily life tasks. From learning to calculate monthly mortgage payments and time to pay off a credit card balance, this book helps readers understand how and why mathematical concepts work. This revised edition will reflect recent changes in rates, prices, and wages. It will also incorporate information...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book will provide practical methods for learning Algebra. It will emphasize conceptual understanding that will allow students to make connections to what they learned before and what they will learn in the future. It will present Algebra as a logical and consistent system of ideas so that students can not only succeed in math but also gain a greater appreciation of it. This book will provide practical strategies for learning Algebra. The authors...
