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What does it feel like to live with dyslexia? Dyslexic people are often described as 'picture thinkers'. This publication uses photographs taken by people with dyslexia combined with their words to create small comic book narratives which tell their stories and show us their experience. Jackie Walker, Dyslexia Tutor. Before I used to think I was stupid. Christine K, learner at CALAT. Book - Price 20.00. Real stories motivate and inspire new readers at the same time as improving their skills. These re...
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The UnLtd Millennium Awards Scheme. The National Literacy Trust. The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) aims to encourage all adults to engage in learning of all kinds and is taking forward the work of the former Basic Skills Agency. The annual Six Book Challenge invites adults to read six books and record their reading in a diary. Other websites of interest. Run by Maggie Harnew, Maggie@skillsworkshop.org. Magazine featuring inspirational writing by people in prison.
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New Leaf Books - the only British publisher dedicated to publishing books written by and for adult learners.
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New Leaf is the only British publisher dedicated to publishing books written by and for adult learners. We aim to make reading and writing accessible to adults who lack confidence and who do not necessarily see themselves as readers and writers. There’s a lack of appropriate and interesting reading material for adults who are completely new to reading and writing. Enjoy our books and keep reading. Do you want to be the first to hear about new books, author events and special offers? T: 07984 241 863.
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Release’, a book of powerful poems and life stories by women in prison, explores how expressive writing can help to heal emotional distress that underlies self harm. A selection of women are featured, diverse in terms of race and culture, index offence, age, sexual orientation and physical ability. In addition to the women’s writing, ‘release’ offers a woman-centred context in which to view self harm, several expressive writing exercises and an overview of reasons women might self harm. I could relate to...
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Audio CDs are available to accompany all our Beginner Reader books. Students can enjoy listening to the story as it’s read. There is also a slower reading on track 2 to help adult learners read the words in the book. 5, Wardley Road, Walton,. Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6JA. T: 07984 241 863.
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E-Books with BSL video for Deaf readers. Please update your Flash Player. Click blue tabs to watch BSL translation. The first language of many Deaf people is British Sign Language (BSL); English is a second language. BSL is a visual language in its own right and its grammar and structure are quite distinct from the structure of spoken and written English. Our new range of e-Books are normal printed books written in English with accompanying eBooks on CD with BSL video translation. THE CARDIGAN BSL Edition.
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LEAVING HOME CD-Rom - Price 25.00. An exciting new multimedia resource based on the popular beginner reader, Leaving Home. This is a simply structured , but visually stimulating talking book with many extra features. The CD comes with files containing activities for tutors, which span all aspects of the Core Curriculum. A poetic account of a woman's day as she prepares to leave her life and start afresh. ISBN 978-1-905688-49-4 25.00. 5, Wardley Road, Walton,. Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6JA.
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Women prisoners write easy-to-read books about their lives. Are you learning to read? Do you find many books for learner readers a bit dull? If so, read on. On these pages we are printing extracts from two very short easy-to-read books by women prisoners. These books are written by and aimed at people who are new to reading (and writing). My Choice by Lisa Hayes. That week I was in court for nine shoplifting charges. I wanted to go to prison. Crazy but true! Devil on My Shoulder By Jenna Hanley. If you a...
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The complete collection of entries is now available on the 'Voices on the Page' online storybank at www.nrdc.org.uk/voicesonline. The project is now in its second year, so do encourage your students to enter their work in 2008 - all entries will be added to the storybank. For more information, see www.nrdc.org.uk/voices. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be given to WISH and Women in Prison. Book - Price 6.99. Erwin James: Journalist and Author of A Life Insid. Book - Price 7.00. This superb a...