Altschul peter (17 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For some unknown reason, Peter Altschul was born totally blind. He grew up in a working-class town where, with the help of his persistent mother, he broke through barrier after barrier, determined to live a full life.After attending a private school that initially turned him away-simply because he was blind-Peter details how he discovered his gift for music, eventually playing percussion in the orchestra, marching band, and jazz ensemble at Princeton University. But it was only after Peter graduated from college that it became evident he would need a guide dog. Heidi, a Weimaraner with a large repertoire of barks, howls, and grunts, would assist Peter for the next eight years through the halls of New England Conservatory, where he eventually obtained a master's degree in music composition. Peter relays how he blazed a unique professional trail while simultaneously overcoming obstacles; managed his uneasy relationship with music; and embraced his unexpected entrance into an unfamiliar and romantic world. He also provides an unforgettable glimpse into the wonderful ways his five guide dogs supported him on his journey from urban bachelorhood to the light of love. Breaking Barriers shares a compelling account of one man's journey through life as he and each of his specially trained dogs learned to trust each other, ultimately melding into a smooth working team that tackled the world-together.…

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Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnFor some unknown reason, Peter Altschul was born totally blind. He grew up in a working-class town where, with the help of his persistent mother, he broke through barrier after barrier, determined to live a full life.nnAfter atten.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 52 pages. Wonderful cover illustration of heroic Canadian marathoner Terry Fox wearing his Order of Canada medal. Contents include: The Nature of Heroism - featuring photos of Canadian heroes; Whitewater kayaking the world's wildest whitewater on the tumultuous rivers of the Himalayan foothills; Allan Fotheringham on the success of the skiing-related development of Whistlery, B.C.; Canada Post; Inuit TV; Indonesia on the Hustle; Greece joins the European Community; Italian Prison Siege; New York City Transit grinds to a halt; Retail sales - Bay eyes the rest of Zeller's; Northern Telecom's woes; Winning with drugs in competitive athletics; Emmy winners Rose and John Kastner; Hypnosis enters the mainstream; Illegal immigrants swamp the U.S. Moderate wear. Bits of writing on front cover. A precious piece of Canadiana.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Maclean's, Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine, January 12, 1981 - Terry Foxx Cover Marathon of Hope Canadian Heroes Canadian marathoner Terry Fox wearing his Order of Canada medal. Contents include: The Nature of Heroism - featuring photos of Canadian heroes. Illustrated by Ciss, Julius (Cover) (illustrator).…