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Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment
by Daniel KuhnThe first part of this important book offers a comparison of the normal aging pattern of the brain and what happens with Alzheimer's. It explains the difficulties of diagnosis, risk factors for developing the disease, treatments, and guidelines for prevention. The second part is devoted to practical ways that families can help the patient, including adapting to changing relationships, establishing new ways of communicating and decision making, and planning for the future. The last part offers advice about self-care for family members and helpers, from joining a support group to exploring spiritual resources.
Alzheimer's: The Answers You Need
by Helen Davies Mike JensenI have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. What does this mean for me? For my family? What is happening to me? Will I die? Do herbs work? How can my family cope? These are questions that are all answered in this book for the person with Alzheimer's, their family and friends. This book is written in simple, accessible language for all.
Alzheimer’s: Answers to Hard Questions for Families
by James Lindemann Nelson Hilde Lindemann NelsonCaring for a loved one who is terminally ill can be tremendously stressful under any circumstances. If that person has a degenerative and dementing disease such as Alzheimer's, and is unable to participate in decisions regarding his or her care, the stress is that much greater. When it comes to making those difficult moral and ethical decisions which will preserve the dignity and integrity of the patient while also maintaining the caregiver's own selfhood, this is the book that can help. How much should the patient be told? How strongly should he be urged to plan for his own future? Is it ever right to lie to the patient about her condition? When is it right to place your loved one in a nursing home--and not feel guilty about it? How do different family members arrive at agreement among themselves in each of these situations? Authors and bioethicists James and Hilde Lindemann Nelson have written an invaluable step-by-step guide to tackling these and other difficult decisions. Using their extensive research on moral issues in health care, the Nelsons create hypothetical scenarios that demonstrate some of the most common situations caregivers will have to face during every stage of the illness, and show by example how they can make the right choices for themselves, the patient, and the rest of the family. This invaluable information, combined with a state-by-state and city-by-city guide to agencies and support groups offering practical assistance, as well as a list of suggested reading on the subject, make this book unique--and the most complete source of advice available.
Aléjate de las personas tóxicas: Cuándo dejar una amistad
by Gary ThomasEl llamado de tu vida es demasiado importante para que las personas tóxicas te lo quiten. En Aléjate de las personas tóxicas, Gary Thomas, el autor best seller de Matrimonio sagrado, se basa en historias bíblicas y modernas para proveerte con ideas prácticas para lidiar con personas difíciles en tu vida y vivir fiel al propósito que Dios te dio.Como cristianos, a menudo sentimos culpa y la responsabilidad de satisfacer las necesidades de las personas no saludables en nuestras vidas. Ya sea un hermano, padre, cónyuge, compañero de trabajo o amigo, las personas tóxicas siempre buscan frustrar el llamado de nuestra vida. Mientras buscas primeramente el reino de Dios, ellos buscan primeramente distraer tu atención y retrasar tu trabajo.En lugar de intentar la tarea imposible de apaciguar a las personas tóxicas, es hora de que dediquemos nuestra energía al único esfuerzo que vale la pena: completar la obra que Dios nos ha encomendado. Es solo cuando aprendemos a decir no a los malos patrones que podemos decir sí al bien que Dios ha planeado para nosotros.Gary Thomas, el autor best seller de Matrimonio sagrado, observa ejemplos bíblicos de las vidas de Jesús, Pablo y Nehemías. Tomado de los años que sirvió como pastor, Thomas comparte historias modernas y ejemplos prácticos para lidiar con personas difíciles en nuestras vidas. Cada capítulo incluye lecciones prácticas que puedes aplicar de inmediato. Descubrirás como:Establecer límites saludables para proteger el llamado de tu vidaBuscar refugio en Dios cuando te sientas bajo ataqueDiscernir cuándo alejarte de una situación tóxicaMantener un corazón tierno incluso en relaciones no saludablesAmar y servir a las personas difíciles al resistir su controlHacer crecer tu fuerza interior e invertir en personas confiables No podemos dejar que otros roben nuestra alegría o nuestra misión. Es hora de fortalecer nuestra defensa, aprender a poner buenos límites y enfocarnos en el propósito que Dios nos dio.
Am I Right or Am I Right?
by Barry JonsbergCalma Harrison is in love. Not just with herself, but also with the handsome checkout guy at Crazi-Cheep. So stocking shelves at the Crazi- Cheep seems like the perfect job—until that annoying customer tries to hold up the store. . . .And then there's the small matter of the rest of Calma's life, which is fast falling apart: her absent father turns up after five years and wants to "talk," her mother is clearly living a secret second life, and her new best friend is hiding something horrible.Calma is sure she knows exactly what's going on. And clearly her direct, personal intervention is required to make things right. Except . . . if she's wrong. And then her butting in will make everything much, much worse.Am I Right or Am I Right? is a whip-smart, wise-cracking, big-hearted novel about a girl who is learning that things are not always what they seem, and how to start again when you've gotten it all so very wrong.
Am I Yours?
by Alex LatimerExcellently positioned for fans of Are You My Mother? and dinosaur lovers, this heartwarming picture book will have little ones guessing from start to end.Oh, no! A lost dinosaur egg has rolled out of its nest! Can a group of friendly dinosaurs help the egg search for its parents? First they must discover what kind of dinosaur is inside the egg. What does that egg look like inside of its shell? Surely, there must be a way to tell! Do you know what kind of dinosaur is inside?This fun and unique tale features Alex Latimer's signature bold art style and a bouncy rhyme and refrain that makes for a fun story-time read.
Ama
by Jose Ignacio CarneroFinalista Premio Euskadi de Literatura en castellano 2020 Ama. Madre en euskera, o quizá la tercera persona del presente del verbo amar. Pero también las memorias de un joven abogado que descubre que la literatura ni siquiera puede embellecer las miserias de la vida -la precariedad, el desamor, o el duelo-. «Nuestros padres nos mandaban a un colegio concertado, y después a una universidad privada sin saber muy bien por qué. Nos ponían en manos de brujos que conocían los secretos del éxito. Un máster: la palabra mágica de los chamanes. De esta forma, confiando en una alquimia que no conocían, ahorraban durante sus vidas, desgastaban sus rodillas, sus nudillos, sus zapatos, y nos martilleaban siempre con la misma frase: que no íbamos a heredar nada salvo los estudios que nos pagaban.» El título de este libro alude a la voz euskera que significa «madre», y también a la tercera persona del presente del verbo amar, y es justamente en esa intersección donde José Ignacio Carnero despliega una narración elegante y llena de belleza alrededor de la enfermedad de un ser querido, de las expectativas cumplidas e incumplidas de toda una generación, y de la memoria familiar. O como alerta esta obra a su inicio: «No es que todas las familias felices se parezcan las unas a las otras, sino que, como han estado tan ocupadas siendo felices, no han encontrado el momento de ponerse a escribir sobre sí mismas. Es el olvido, y no la felicidad, el que hace a esas familias iguales». Reseñas:«Estoy convencida de que Ama será recordado como uno de los libros más importantes de nuestra generación.»Gabriela Ybarra, Trendencias «No es, ni mucho menos, sólo una historia de duelo. Ama es una novela completa, preciosa.»Jenn Díaz, El Periódico de Catalunya«Carnero demuestra tanta humildad como amor filial.»Rosa Martí, Esquire «Ojalá Carnero no se agote como autor en este libro tan personal porque tiene pulso, estilo y talento.»Revista Leer «Ama es catártico y está escrito desde muy adentro de nuestros días.»Aroa Moreno Durán, Infolibre«No ha buscado saciar con un libro la necesidad de un reconocimiento hacia su madre, sino que el libro ha surgido de la necesidad de escribir.»EFE «No sólo habla del duelo, sino que aborda diferentes elementos como la familia, la clase social.»Queralt Castillo, Público«Sobrevivir a las ilusiones rotas»Vogue
Amador: A Father Talks To His Son About Happiness, Freedom, And Love
by Fernando SavaterIn a series of letters to his son, the renowned Spanish philosopher delivers sage advice on living an ethical life in today’s world.One of Europe’s foremost ethicists, Fernando Savater presents a deeply personal inquiry into the art of living well—one addressed to his own teenage son, Amador. In a series of personal letters, Savater encourages his son to recognize his own agency and use it responsibly, to think freely, and to make decisions that are both well-reasoned and empathetic. Amador is a heartfelt and enlightening primer for modern life, and an inspiration for any parent wishing to impart wisdom to their children.
Amal Unbound: A Novel
by Aisha Saeed<P>The compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude. <P>Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. <P>Her dreams are temporarily dashed when--as the eldest daughter--she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn't lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. <P>Then the unimaginable happens--after an accidental run-in with the son of her village's corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family's servant to pay off her own family's debt. <P>Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal--especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. <P>Most troubling, though, is Amal's growing awareness of the Khans' nefarious dealings. <P>When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams.
Amalee (Amalee #1)
by Dar WilliamsThis sparkling fiction debut from singer-songwriter Dar Williams introduces an endearing new character to middle-grade literature.Amalee's world is all out of order. She's used to chaos, because of the frequent presence of her father's bantering, bickering group of fun friends. But when Amalee's dad becomes seriously ill, the chaos takes new forms -- and the ways of coping come from some very unexpected places. With clear-eyed, tender, funny prose, Dar Williams gives us a child's-eye view of a world under pressure, with everyone rising to the occasion in his or her own unique way. Both moving and wise, this marks the debut of a major middle-grade talent.
Amalia y sus primeras tortillas
by Jerry Tello Chon BribiescasCuando la abeulita de Amalia se queda a pasar la noche, siempre prepara tortillas frescas. Hoy su abeuelita le enseñará como prepararlas. ¡Ven y aprende tú también!
Amando a Harry
by Joan FallonLa diseñadora de moda Carla Kane ha estado demasiado ocupada ascendiendo peldaños en su carrera para mantener una relación a largo plazo, hasta que conoce al encantador y carismático Harry Wilkinson y resulta profundamente enamorada por primera vez. Solo hay un problema: Harry ya está casado con Barbara, una esposa que dejó su trabajo para dedicarse a su hogar y ha estado contenta hasta ahora de dedicar todas sus energías a cuidar de su marido e hijos. La unida familia Wilkinson vuela por los aires cuando Harry deja a Barbara, abandonando el hogar familiar para empezar una nueva vida en España con Carla. Cuando Harry muere en extrañas circunstancias, Carla no sabe qué decirle a su familia. Sus hijos quieren echarla del hogar familiar y la única arma que tiene contra ellos es el hecho de que recientemente ha descubierto que, a lo largo de su matrimonio, Harry y Barbara se habían estado ocultando cosas el uno al otro. Ahora que Carla ha descubierto la verdad por una fuente inesperada, tiene que decidir si usar lo que sabe para salvar su hogar, sabiendo la devastación que esto causará, o dejar estar el pasado.
Amaranth: A Novel
by Jen BraaksmaA devastating virus. A nation-wide quarantine. A ruthless government at war with the world. And it&’s all seventeen-year-old Lyra Harmon&’s fault. Lyra is the only person known to have &“phoenix cells,&” which regenerate no matter the injury or illness. If she had just let the doctors clone her cells when Hecate&’s Plague was first discovered, she could have stopped the pandemic—and the war. But her parents knew the government would also use her cells to clone an undefeatable army and wanted to protect Lyra from being a pawn in anyone&’s game. So they kept her hidden and have now been on the run for years. It&’s a lonely, isolating existence and Lyra hates it. When she secretly befriends a young girl orphaned by the plague, Lyra takes a stand. She won&’t run again. But her impulsive decision has devastating consequences: her parents contract the deadly virus, leaving them only three days to live—unless Lyra can save them. But as she&’s sucked into a dangerous political game, she no longer knows the right thing to do. With time running out, she must finally decide what—or who—she&’s willing to sacrifice in order to find a cure.
Amaryllis
by Craig Crist-Evans"This is a powerful tale of family, forgiveness, and acceptance of what life throws in our paths- but ultimately, with its almost painful realism, this is the finest depiction of war we've yet seen for young readers." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review) AMARYLLIS. It was the name of the ship that ran aground on Singer Island, Florida, during a hurricane in 1965. It became a battle cry for Jimmy Staples and his older brother, Frank, and a code word for going surfing together. But now that eighteen-year-old Frank is off battling the enemy (and his own addictive demons) in Vietnam and fifteen-year-old Jimmy is left to deal with the repercussions at home, "Amaryllis" takes on an ominous new meaning - a symbol of what happens when life places the unexpected in our paths. Craig Crist-Evans has written a wrenching novel of a family whose internal battles chase one son away - into the clutches of a war and an enemy he could never have imagined. Told both from a soldier's view and by the brother he leaves behind, Amaryllis is an ideal choice for students learning about the Vietnam era, or for any reader curious about the reality of war.
Amaryllis in Blueberry
by Christina MeldrumA novel about an American woman accused of killing her husband in Africa told through the perspectives of her four teenaged daughters.
Amateur Hour: Motherhood in Essays and Swear Words
by Kimberly Harrington“Kimberly Harrington deftly and hilariously uncovers all of the lies and bullshit women are told about motherhood. This book made me laugh, sure, but it also made me feel seen.” — Jennifer Romolini, chief content officer at Shondaland.com and author of Weird in a World That’s NotAn emotionally honest, arresting, and funny collection of essays about motherhood and adulthood.“Being a mother is a gift.”Where’s my receipt?Welcome to essayist Kimberly Harrington’s poetic and funny world of motherhood, womanhood, and humanhood, not necessarily in that order. It’s a place of loud parenting, fierce loving, too much social media, and occasional inner monologues where timeless debates are resolved such as Pro/Con: Caving to PTO Bake Sale Pressure (“PRO: Skim the crappiest brownies for myself. CON: They’re really crappy.”) With accessibility and wit, she captures the emotions around parenthood in artful and earnest ways, highlighting this time in the middle—midlife, the middle years of childhood, how women are stuck in the middle of so much. It’s a place of elation, exhaustion, and time whipping past at warp speed. Finally, it’s a quiet space to consider the girl you were, the mother you are, and the woman you are always becoming.
Amazing Daddy
by Rachel BrightJoin Daddy Panda and Little Panda as they spend a day together, sharing many special moments along the way. This laugh-out-loud bear hug of a picture book celebrates the special relationship between father and child in a story full of warmth, humour and love. The perfect gift to share with the amazing daddy in your life.From Rachel Bright, the creator of the bestselling Love Monster and the million-selling lifestyle brand The Bright Side, this book is the perfect gift for brilliantly amazing daddies everywhere.My daddy is amazing for a thousand different reasons.He's a year-round superhero, a daddy for all seasons!
Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circus: Book 3 (Amazing Esme #3)
by Tamara MacfarlaneIt's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands - from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement and danger. And dastardly pirates who will stop at nothing to recapture the animals. This is the third of Tamara Macfarlane's Esme stories which are perfect for newly confident readers to read by themselves, or for parents to read aloud. High in action and with plenty of humour, the stories are brought to life by Michael Fowkes' drawings on every double-page spread.
Amazing Esme and the Sweetshop Circus: Book 2 (Amazing Esme #2)
by Tamara MacfarlaneEsme is seriously bored of all the work and practice her mother keeps insisting she does in order to perfect her circus performance. So when an idea forms in Esme's head of adding some fun animals to her performance, she knows just who to call ... her cousins at Maclinkey Castle who have all manner of odd pets. With little rehearsal Esme and her act perform on the high wire. But disaster strikes and her co-stars tumble to the ground. Donk won't wake up and now everyone in town thinks that Circus Miranda is cruel to animals. What can Esme do to stop the crowds from leaving the circus? The answer lies in her punishment of being made to run the lowly sweet treats stand and being banned from performing. With a little bit of maple syrup, chocolate, caramel and a dash of teamwork, surely the kids can tempt the crowds back...?
Amazing Esme: Book 1 (Amazing Esme #1)
by Tamara MacfarlaneFollow the wildly imaginative adventures of Esme as she leaves behind her circus home for the first time to spend the summer with her cousins Magnus, Cosmo and Gus at Maclinkey Castle where it's easy to get lost and where you can discover all sorts of weird and wonderful animals in unlikely places - there are porcupines in beds, lizards in drawers and giraffes on the loo. It's all a little wonderful and a lot overwhelming and when her pet donkey, Donk, turns up in a parcel sent from her parents, the fun really begins.When hundreds of baby penguins hatch in Esme's top floor bedroom, the children have to figure out how to get them outside. Esme and her cousin have the ingenious idea of building a helter skelter around the castle turret, but this is just the start - soon Maclinkey Castle is turned into a full-on Fairground Circus with a big wheel, Bumper Bears, and the show stopping Flying Tigers starring Esme herself!
Amazing Grace
by Kim NashA single mom is forced to choose between the reformed ex-husband her son adores and a risky new love in this uplifting romantic comedy debut. Grace thought she had it all. Living in the beautiful village of Little Ollington, along with head teacher husband Mark and gorgeous ten-year-old son, Archie, she devoted herself to being the perfect mom and the perfect wife, her little family giving her everything she ever wanted. Until that fateful day when she walked in on Mark kissing his secretary—and her perfect life fell apart. Now she&’s a single mom to Archie, trying to find her way in life and keep things together for his sake. Saturday nights consist of a Chinese takeaway eaten in front of the TV clad in greying pajamas, and she can&’t remember the last time she had a kiss from anyone aside from her dog, Becks . . . Grace&’s life needs a shake up—fast. So when gorgeous gardener Vinnie turns up on her doorstep, his twinkling eyes suggesting that he might be interested in more than just her conifers, she might just have found the answer to her prayers. But as Grace falls deeper for Vinnie, Archie fears that his mum finding love means she&’ll never reconcile with the dad he loves. Then ex-husband Mark begs her for another chance, telling her he&’s changed from the man that broke her heart, and Grace finds herself with an impossible dilemma. Should she take back Mark and reunite the family that Archie loves? Or risk it all for a new chance of happiness? Perfect for readers of Cathy Bramley, Jill Mansell, and Josie Silver. Praise for Amazing Grace &“A gentle and charming debut.&” —Milly Johnson &“Romantic, uplifting and full of heart.&” —Cathy Bramley &“If you want to be smiling 2% into a story, Amazing Grace is the book for you. . . . A delightfully refreshing, funny, heart-warming and poignant story.&” —Sheryl Browne, author of The Babysitter
Amazing Grace
by Lesley Crewe&“A warm-hearted story of one woman&’s journey from a dark and abusive childhood into the light of acceptance and love&” from the author of Relative Happiness (Atlantic Books Today). Can you really move forward without putting the past to rest? Grace Willingdon has everything she needs. For fifteen years she&’s lived in a trailer overlooking Bras d&’Or Lake in postcard-perfect Baddeck, Cape Breton, with Fletcher Parsons, a giant teddy bear who&’s not even her husband. But Grace&’s blissful life is rudely interrupted when her estranged son calls from New York City, worried about his teenaged daughter. Before she knows it, Grace finds herself the temporary guardian of her self-absorbed, city-slicker granddaughter, Melissa. Trapped between a past she&’s been struggling to resolve and a present that keeps her on her toes, Grace decides to finally tell her story. Either the truth will absolve her—or cost her everything. Crackling with Lesley Crewe&’s celebrated wit and humor, Amazing Grace is a heartfelt tale of enduring love and forgiveness, and the deep roots of family. &“Examines the roots of family and whether a person can move on with their life if they haven&’t put the past to bed . . . Crewe&’s books are rich with detail, wit and understanding of how family and its roots impact on people&’s lives.&” —Cape Breton Post &“Absolutely amazing . . . What a story. What a life, Amazing Grace had. As a side note, Amazing Grace, the book, put me in in a book slump—nothing seemed good enough.&” —Cambridge Times
Amazing Grace Adams: A Novel
by Fran LittlewoodNew York Times Bestseller A Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick "I dare you not to fall wildly in love with Grace...It's a book about love, about grace, about even when we fall from those we love we can always find our way home...You will laugh on the first page and you will keep laughing until you're crying on the last page." ―Jenna Bush Hager, The Today Show's #ReadwithJennaBernadette, Eleanor Oliphant, Rosie, Ove . . . meet Amazing Grace Adams, the funny, touching, unforgettable story of an invisible everywoman pushed to the brink—who finally pushes back.Grace Adams gave birth, blinked, and now suddenly she is forty-five, perimenopausal and stalled—the unhappiest age you can be, according to the Guardian. And today she’s really losing it. Stuck in traffic, she finally has had enough. To the astonishment of everyone, Grace gets out of her car and simply walks away.Grace sets off across London, armed with a £200 cake, to win back her estranged teenage daughter on her sixteenth birthday. Because today is the day she’ll remind her daughter that no matter how far we fall, we can always get back up again. Because Grace Adams used to be amazing. Her husband thought so. Her daughter thought so. Even Grace thought so. But everyone seems to have forgotten. Grace is about to remind them . . . and, most important, remind herself.
Amazing Grace: A Kentucky Girl with Gumption during World War II
by Nancy AllenEleven-year-old Grace Ann Brewer lives a normal life until her father joins the army in 1944 during World War II. When her family moves from Hazard to Ashland, Grace faces challenges entirely new to her--life without her father, fitting in at a new school and living in a new house are only a few. But a closer relationship with her grandmother, her spunky dog Spot and the letters she writes to her father overseas give her the courage she needs and the amazing strength to fight her own battles on the homefront. Author Nancy Kelly Allen tells the triumphant story of Grace's coming of age.