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by Jeryl Jean Kyle
Aug 6, 2009
I need to hire a certified ASL teacher for a high school program of 162 students. Travis High School is located in Sugar Land, Texas which is a suburb of Houston. Please, contact me at my e-mail address or 281 634-7007 04 7004.
Thank you! Jeryl Jean Kyle Principal
by John Egbert
Aug 25, 2009
A suspenseful, plot-driven novel for ASL Students!
A Deafening Roar
Straight from the headlines of tomorrow: Terrorists unleash meningitis bacteria; over three million Americans become deaf in a matter of weeks. A fairy tale? Or a certain reality? According to the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, 29 countries have either dec...See MoreA suspenseful, plot-driven novel for ASL Students!
A Deafening Roar
Straight from the headlines of tomorrow: Terrorists unleash meningitis bacteria; over three million Americans become deaf in a matter of weeks. A fairy tale? Or a certain reality? According to the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, 29 countries have either declared their programs or have exhibited clear evidence of chemical or biological weapons possession. The possibility looms frighteningly large. In his new book MindField, author John F. Egbert throws a curveball with his fictional hypothesis: How would America function with millions of her inhabitants struck deaf? A thrill ride from start to finish, MindField begins with a terrorist cell igniting an aerosol dispersion of meningitis bacteria in a small Montana town. The United States is turned inside-out, now a country where millions can’t hear. An underground government is formed deep beneath the NORAD facilities in Colorado, managing what appears to be a catastrophe of unimaginable Proportions – or is it? A suspenseful, plot-driven novel, MindField’s deeper message becomes clear: How would we live if we all had to listen with our eyes and our hearts – would the world be a better place for it?
Excerpts from student’s book reflections of MindField at University of Minnesota Each quotation below is from different students
· “MindField has absolutely helped me to better understand the deaf culture and really made me happy for choosing to take ASL course.”
· “This book was written in a style that made it easy and enjoyable to read, I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to know more about the deaf culture or get an idea of what it would be like to become deaf.”
· “You don’t have to hear anything when someone you like or love smiles at you. That one simple visual says volumes and warms up your soul like words are hard to pressed to duplicate.” (page 244) that is my favorite line in the book. I now understand that ASL is a language that is completely full of emotions. One simple facial expression can speak a thousand words.”
· “Although MindField was difficult to begin, once I got started, it flew by. The writing style was notably more expressive than most other works of fiction, especially with regards to vocal tone.”
· “This book has definitely helped me understand the deaf community and American Sign Language better.”
· “Overall the book MindField is a creative way to introduce speaking students to the deaf culture and community. I enjoyed reading this book and took away a lot of facts and thoughts that I think will help me appreciate ASL and the culture a lot more than I used to.”
· “I think the book was filled with great metaphors for what is really going on in the world and how a lot of things go over looked and unseen if you allow them to. It is clever and insightful with a fictional story line that keeps your interests.”
· “The book was inspiring to me. I think overall this book has many underlying messages about the society, government, the deaf and what it really means to be human with whatever senses we have. It was a very well written and empowering book.”
· “MindField is a novel that gives a reader useful information while keeping them entranced in a beautifully put together piece of fiction. There is so much that I have learned from this test that I have never really thought of before. I have been very humbled by my ignorance of the complexities of deaf culture”
· “MindField was a wonderful piece of very plausible fiction with a very powerful message. This book shows the deaf community in a light that I had previously never seen. I felt that the book was very well written and organized, the large number of chapters made it easy to keep up with the multitude of characters and events happening all around the world.”
· “Overall I am very grateful to have read this book, MindField, because I feel it gave me the best possible chance to be able to relate to the deaf culture. I feel like I understand it a little better now and understand a bit more how they perceive the world. I also really liked the plot. It had a hidden message that you didn’t even realize you picked up on until the very end of the book.”
· “The novel MindField, provided me with such an important message about communication. This story provided me with a better understanding of the needs and desires of deaf people and caused me to have such a strong desire to learn sign language.”
· “I was most impressed with how much I enjoyed this book. Honestly, when reading the information about the book, I didn’t think that I would be interested. However, after the first chapter I was hooked. I literally would not put the book down for hours on end. The book was very well researched as well as written.”
· “What impressed me most about the book is that not only was a captivating read with a great plot and believable characters, behind it was the stories and experiences of what people face every day of their lives. Making this realization gave the book much more depth and substance.” · “I believe that this book has helped me to better understand the deaf culture as well as ASL. I had never really learned about either before taking this class and I think this book was a perfect supplemental reading.”
You can order MindField for classes, contact Harris Communication for volume discounts.
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by Brandon Glover
Aug 26, 2009
I am looking for a Saturday ASL class in the Los Angeles area to fulfill my high school language requirement.
by jania otey
Aug 27, 2009
We have a small group of preschoolers who want to learn ASL. Looking for a tutor in D.C. to teach once a week on Mondays. Please e-mail if interested
Can anyone tell me where to find a sign for the word "recycle"?
by Diana Meade
Sep 2, 2009
Hi This is Diana Meade from Wall Twp NJ. I'm a deaf tutor and have been tutoring adults/children sign language.
If anyone needs tutoring, please email me at [email removed]
I can tutor on a videophone or a webcam if you dont live in this area.
by Patricia Alelov
Sep 23, 2009
I am looking for an ASL instructor to teach a 15 hour non- credit Adult Ed. course in West Caldwell, NJ. The course is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Oct. 17 - Nov. 21. 6 Saturdays from 9:00 am - 11:30 am.
Please contact me during regular business hours. My office number is (973) 877-1945.
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