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Dwarfism : medical and psychosocial aspects of profound short stature / by Adelson, Betty M.,1935-(CARDINAL)469127;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Medical aspects -- Psychological aspects -- The birth of a child : parent issues and outreach -- Organizations : from self-help to advocacy -- Lives today."This landmark volume is the first to trace the exciting developments in the field of dwarfism research and treatment over the past century -- particularly during the past fifty years. Dr. Betty M. Adelson, a psychologist, has unearthed and synthesized the most significant information about dwarfing conditions, from articles written a century ago to current books and specialized databases. Highlighting the outstanding contributions of Dr. Victor McKusick and several of his colleagues, Dr. Adelson reveals how dwarfism specialists have helped redefine the nature of medical care -- transforming it from an authoritarian enterprise into a holistic, collaborative venture among physicians, affected individuals, and their families. The parent of an adult dwarf daughter, Adelson examines the social forces that affect the dwarfism community. She offers personal descriptions of the day?to?day challenges dwarf individuals face and portrays their accomplishments. Insightful and accessible, this work will prove a valuable resource for affected individuals, their families, and medical professionals -- physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, social workers, psychologists, and medical students"--Cover, p. 4.
Subjects: Dwarfism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Even dwarfs started small [videorecording] / by Döring, Helmut,actor.; Herzog, Werner,1942-narrator,screenwriter,producer,director.; Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340087; Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.;
Helmut Döring, Gerd Gickel, Paul Glauer, Erna Gschwendtner, Gisela Hertwig, Gerhard März, Hertel Minkner, Alfredo Piccini, Gertraud Piccini, Brigitte Saar, Marianne Saar, Erna Smolarz, Lajos Zsarnoczay.The inmates have taken over an institution in a bleak and savage world in which everyone's a dwarf. As one of the institution's directors holds a rebel hostage while issuing orders for calm, the other inmates run amok, smashing equipment, setting fires, fighting for power and tormenting two blind prisoners. In this land of reversed proportions, these revolutionary outcasts not only destroy the symbols of civilization -- cars, typewriters and dinner plates -- but trees and flowers and animals as well.DVD; Dolby Digital mono.
Subjects: Foreign films; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dwarfism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A little me / by Roloff, Amy,author.(CARDINAL)484216; Cornell, Regina,editor.; Haynes, Jackson,editor.; Randall, Hamishe,editor.;
God doesn't make mistakes." For Amy Roloff, star of TLC's hit reality show Little People, Big World, her father's words would repeatedly serve as an anchor, reminding her of her inherent worth and purpose, whenever feelings of insecurity and inadequacy surfaced and threatened to overwhelm her. In A Little Me, Amy shares what it was like growing up with achondroplasia dwarfism, how she struggled to overcome obstacles both physical and emotional--navigating the average-size world as a little person, dealing with a serious illness as a young girl, bullying, and issues of body image and unachievable beauty ideals--while learning, as we all must, to accept herself for who she is. Finally allowing herself to be vulnerable enough to open up to others, she learned that it's worth risking possible rejection for a chance at genuine relationships. Ultimately, it was Amy's faith, as well as the support and encouragement of her community of loving family and good friends, that saw her through the dark times and allowed her to realize her greatest dreams and beyond. Amy's memoir is an inspiring and at times heart-wrenching account of resilience and the strength of the human spirit to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Roloff, Amy.; Diastrophic dwarfism.; Dwarfism;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Mendel's dwarf / by Mawer, Simon.(CARDINAL)681954;
A dwarf searches for the cause of his affliction. He is Benedict Lambert, whom most people assume to be a circus artist. In fact he is a famous geneticist, working to find the elusive DNA code that made him a dwarf. His girlfriend loves his heart, but is repulsed by his body.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Dwarfs (Persons); Dwarfism;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Not too big... not too small... just right for me! : understanding dwarfism / by Korpai, Jimm.;
Subjects: Dwarf; Dwarfism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tiptoes [videorecording] / by Langley, John.; Cohn, Elie.; Sulichin, Fernando.; Hanley, Chris.; Wyman, Brad.; Urbanski, Douglas.; Weiner, Bill.; Bright, Matthew.; Oldman, Gary.; Beckinsale, Kate.(CARDINAL)340044; Arquette, Patricia,1968-; McConaughey, Matthew,1969-; Dinklage, Peter,1969-; Carrington, Debbie Lee,1959-; Rom, Sonja,1969-; Sobel, Curt.; Blacklist (Firm); Casa editrice "Le Muse."; Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)332237; Langley Productions (Firm); SE8 (Firm); Studio Canal+.;
Director of photography, Sonja Rom ; editor, Wendy Green Bricment ; music, Curt Sobel ; costume designers, Niklas J. Palm, Jessica Paster ; production designer, Chris Anthony Miller.Gary Oldman, Kate Beckinsale, Patricia Arquette, Matthew McConaughey, Peter Dinklage, Debbie Lee Carrington.Rolfe is the dwarf brother to a normal-sized Steven. When Steven's girlfriend Carol becomes pregnant, the pair are fearful that the baby will inherit the dwarism gene. Matters are complicated still further when Carol finds herself falling in love with Rolfe.MPAA rating: R; for language and some sexuality.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dwarfism; Man-woman relationships; Brothers;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Little big sister / by Colfer, Eoin,author.(CARDINAL)356916; Ivey, Celia,illustrator.;
This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babs. As the girls get older and Babs overtakes Starr's height, Starr understands there is something different about her. When Starr starts primary school she is at first upset by being shorter than the other children. But with help from her mum and teacher, Starr finds the courage to shine. A fun and gentle story about disability, family and fitting in, told by a major children's author and illustrated by an artist with dwarfism.
Subjects: Dwarfism; Sisters; Families;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Not too big...not too small...just right for me! / / by Korpai, Jimmy.;
Subjects: Dwarfism.; In honor of Danika F. Kerley presented by Patti Kerley.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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Never sell yourself short / by Riggs, Stephanie.; Youmans, Bill,illustrator.;
Subjects: Achondroplasia; Dwarfism; Dwarfs (Persons); People with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Dwarf : a memoir / by DiDonato, Tiffanie.(CARDINAL)400517; Dyball, Rennie.(CARDINAL)495299;
Tiffanie DiDonato was born with dwarfism. This memoir traces her path through a series of surgeries that increased her height and gave her the opportunity for a more independent life. She says her story is ultimately not about dwarfism but about adapting to the world when it won't adapt to you.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; DiDonato, Tiffanie; Bone lengthening (Orthopedics); Diastrophic dwarfism.; Dwarfs (Persons);
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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