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361) FAQs on dementia
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
You left the doctor's surgery before you could ask the things you really wanted to know. You've googled your question about dementia and had 75 answers, all contradicting each other. You asked your best friend - but they looked at you strangely. You have so many questions, but no idea where to start finding the answers. Here they are. In this book you'll find the definitive, expert responses to all your FAQs: On Dementia. No question is too simple,...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that bees love to dance? Or that they have an amazing sense of smell to help them find the best flowers? In The Secret Life of Bees, Buzzwing shares with you all the details of her life as a bee, in and out of the hive, starting with the day she was born.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"More than 30 acclaimed writers--including diverse voices such as Nikki Giovanni, David Omotosho Black, Natasha Trethewey, Barry Jenkins, Jacqueline Woodson, Tayari Jones, and Angela Flournoy--reflect on their experience and expertise in this unique book on the craft of writing that focuses on the Black creative spirit. How We Do It is an anthology curated by Black writers for the creation and proliferation of Black thought. While a creator's ethnicity...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
One of the most significant sources of suffering comes from our human tendency to avoid difficult emotions. We are not taught how to face these unpleasant, often daily inner experiences (mind-body energies) and so we tend to push them away, ignore them, or become unwittingly overwhelmed by them. Yet how we meet and greet these difficult emotions has everything to do with our well-being, resilience, and ability to connect with ourselves and others....
365) Cascade failure
Author
Series
Ambit's run volume 1
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"There are only three real powers in the Spiral: the corporate power of the Trust versus the Union's labor's leverage. Between them the Guild tries to keep everyone's hands above the table. It ain't easy. Branded a Guild deserter, Jal "accidentally" lands a ride on a Guild ship. Helmed by an AI, with a ship's engineer/medic who doesn't see much of a difference between the two jobs, and a "don't make me shoot you" XO, the Guild crew of the Ambit is...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that's funny and warm may work best in books. And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with "date night" couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa's thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others: -Love for Your First Car ("To Buy or Lease") -The Truth about Personal Hygiene ("How You Know When It's Time to Go") -Date...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Hindi
Description
"In families belonging to the middle-class, there is often a prevailing notion that daughters should complete their education quickly and find a suitable husband. I, too, pursued an M.A. in Sociology following this mindset. However, as the search for a suitable groom continued, it was decided that instead of staying at home, I should pursue an M.A. in Political Science from Lucknow University. During my first year of studies, my marriage was arranged...
368) Job interviewing
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Job Interviewing For Dummies will teach you how to prepare for your next job interview, deal with tough questions, and gain the tools and skills to interview with confidence and poise. This book offers a structured, step-by-step approach for succeeding in virtual and in-person interviews. You'll find information, strategies, and examples to empower you to present your best self to potential employers. Learn how to anticipate and prepare for the most...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"In this cookbook, readers will find all the recipes they need to make Ramadan meals family-friendly and fuss-free. For Anisa Karolia—who is known for sharing her family’s traditional Indian and Malawi recipes—Ramadan, the month of fasting to celebrate the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is about self-reflection, becoming closer to her religion, and sharing the holiday with loved ones. Of course, at Suhoor and Iftar, the pre-dawn and fast-breaking...
371) Living in ... Italy
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Ciao! My name is Pia, and I'm a kid just like you living in Italy. Italy is a country filled with ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and delicious food! Have you ever wondered what living in Italy is like? Come along with me to find out!
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Andrea Carlisle isn't struggling with her new identity as the Old Woman in the ways society seems to think she should. In fact, she is finding her later years to be an extraordinary and interesting time. In trying to understand the discrepancy, she interrogates the sources of negativity in literature, art, and received wisdom that often lead women to dread this transformative time of life. Given the cultural pervasiveness of ill will toward older...
373) Lágrimas en el mar
Author
Series
Narrativa) volume 168/3
Language
Español
Description
Enero de 1945. Cuatro jóvenes. Una historia llena de humanidad y esperanza sobre la mayor tragedia marítima de la historia. «Una prima de mi padre estuvo a punto de embarcar en el Wilhelm Gustloff y me pidió que diera voz a aquellos que murieron creyendo que sus historias se habían hundido con ellos.» Este es el origen de la novela, en palabras de la autora. El Wilhelm Gustloff ha quedado asociado para siempre con la mayor tragedia marítima...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House, Wendy MacNaughton experienced firsthand how difficult it is to know what to do when we're sharing final moments with a loved one. In this tenderly illustrated guide to saying goodbye, with a foreword by renowned physician and author BJ Miller, MacNaughton shows how to make sure those moments are meaningful. Using a framework of "the five things" taught to her by a professional caregiver,...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Jacqueline Alnes was a Division One runner during her freshman year of college, but her season was cut short by a series of inexplicable neurological symptoms. What started with a cough, escalated to Alnes collapsing on the track and experiencing months of unremembered episodes that stole her ability to walk and speak. Two years after quitting the team to heal, Alnes's symptoms returned with a severity that left her using a wheelchair for a period...
376) As brave as a lion
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
No matter how fast I go, or where I end up, my brave lion sticks with me--my lion's always there! When she and her lion are together, one little girl feels like she can do anything. Whether she's afraid of the dark, or too shy to speak and in need of finding her voice, her big, bold companion always looks out for her. But one day, the inseparable pair decide to climb the new, dizzyingly high rocket slide at the playground together, and the girl discovers...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"On a cold day in March of 1911, officials marched twelve Black men into the heart of a forest in Maryland. Under the supervision of a doctor, the men were forced to clear the land, pour cement, lay bricks, and harvest tobacco. When construction finished, they became the first twelve patients of the state's Hospital for the Negro Insane. For centuries, Black patients have been absent from our history books. Madness transports readers behind the brick...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory-but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this essential handbook, best-selling author Lindsay Gibson provides adult children of emotionally immature parents (ACEIPs) everyday solutions to help them deal with any emotionally immature person. Readers will find insights and explorations into the most common challenges ACEIPs face, as well as tips for building self-confidence, setting boundaries, and establishing healthier relationships"--
"From the author of Adult Children of Emotionally...
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