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2) Martyr!
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"A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a search that leads him to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum"--
Cyrus Shams is a young man grappling with an inheritance of violence and loss: his mother's plane was shot down over the skies of the Persian Gulf in a senseless accident; and his father's life in America was circumscribed by his work...
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"Very little has been written about juvenile justice. In the greater consciousness, the word "justice" in this context has been leeched of meaning; it just signifies prison for kids. But to those living and working in various capacities within that system, the word "justice" holds a sepulchral gravity. In Children of the State, bestselling author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace Jeff Hobbs presents three different true stories that show...
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Author David Sheff offers a new paradigm for dealing with addiction based on cutting-edge research and stories of his own and other families' struggles with--and triumphs over--drug abuse.
"Addiction is a preventable, treatable disease, not a moral failing. As with other illnesses, the approaches most likely to work are based on science -- not on faith, tradition, contrition, or wishful thinking. These facts are the foundation of Clean, a myth-shattering...
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He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed "King Rex." The first player ever drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he spent twelve seasons in the NBA, dazzling in dunk contests and sinking one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in league history. But...
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"If you're struggling with problem substance use, you're not alone. Addiction to drugs and alcohol is one of the most serious medical, psychological, and social issues facing our society today. And asking for help takes courage. Drawing on effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, Sober Starting Today Workbook offers a compassionate pathway for getting sober--and staying sober. "--
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This book is Bert Pluymen's story of struggle and triumph over alcohol addiction. It also contains insightful, witty, uplifting, and wryly humorous stories of the many people Pluymen met who were also searching for sobriety. This is an informative book that will shed new light on how alcohol abuse can ruin people's lives--even if they thought it could never happen to them.
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"No matter what your road to recovery looks like, Dummies is on your side. Addiction and Recovery For Dummies gives you the tools you need to identify and face addiction in yourself or a loved one, while working towards a healthy and realistic approach to recovery. This book offers a compassionate, unbiased, and non-judgmental guide to evaluating and overcoming addiction. You'll learn to identify the range of addiction levels, the various types (including...
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Find out more about Traumatic Brain Injury through the eyes of a survivor. Learn about what it feels like to be looking from the inside out. Some of what you will read is not available in any other books.Once exposed to TBI, the family and partner normally take on the unrewarding role of caregiver, never considering for a second that they don't have any formal training. Diving headfirst into a situation they know very little about, they may find themselves...
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Tour à tour symptme, syndrome ou maladie, la douleur chronique reste un phénomène encore mal élucidé et trop
souvent difficile à soulager. On ne parle donc pas d'une douleur mais plutt de douleurs, non pas d'une stratégie
mais bien de stratégies de prise en charge.
Actuellement, on ne fait encore que peu de place à des disciplines comme la physiothérapie, l'ergothérapie ou la
kinésiologie pour soigner ou contrer la douleur chronique. Ces...
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Julia Fox Garrison refused to listen to the professionals she called Dr. Jerk and Dr. Panic, who-after she suffered a massive, debilitating stroke at age thirty-seven-told her she'd probably die, or to Nurse Doom, who ignored her emergency call button. Instead she heeded the advice of kind, gifted Dr. Neuro, who promised her he would "treat your mind as well as your body." Julia figured if she could somehow manage to get herself into a wheelchair,...
12) Shock point
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Fifteen-year-old Cassie Streng is determined to expose her stepfather after learning that he is giving a dangerous experimental drug to his teenaged psychiatric patients, but he sends her to a brutal boot camp for troubled teens in Mexico in order to keep her quiet.
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In 2010, thirty-five-year-old Gabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was a shock--with no symptoms or family history of the disease, how could a young man receive such a serious diagnosis? Unexpected Diagnosis follows his journey to uncover the unconscious lifestyle habits that plague the well-being of American men. Through his journey to save his own life through improving his physical and mental health, he shares knowledge from top...
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"Microbiome Matters" is a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the fascinating world of the human microbiome. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the tiny yet mighty world of microorganisms that live within us and play a pivotal role in our health and well-being. The book begins by introducing the concept of the microbiome, explaining its composition, development, and dynamic interactions with the human body.As you progress,...
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"A delightful must-read…. It charms, delights, and educates while providing a fascinating tale of love and devotion to the feathered creatures that share our increasingly crowded world." - Joanna Burger, author of The Parrot Who Owns Me
"Gilbert's ethics and talent for writing have made her the perfect author to bring the world of wildlife rehabilitation to the reader." - Wilson Journal
In this captivating memoir, Suzie Gilbert tells the rollicking...
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"Chris Hedges's powerful memoir of his year of teaching inmates in a maximum-security New Jersey prison takes readers into the lives of men who were all but destined to become incarcerated because of their impoverished and dangerous childhoods and shows why criminal justice reform is so essential"--
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"Over-the-Counter Medicines for Winter Illnesses" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of self-care and medication for a variety of ailments commonly encountered during the winter season. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and manage the health challenges posed by the colder months.Winter brings a unique set of health issues, from the common cold and flu to more serious conditions like pneumonia and...
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Two hard years in prison have changed Wilford "Preacher" Winters for the better. He did his time, now he's going to "do the right thing." But the women in his life have other ideas.
Tanya, the sleek and sexy mother of his two kids, is much too comfortable with her pearls-and-Porsche lifestyle, and she'll do whatever it takes to maintain it...His sister, Loretta, kept "the business" running smoothly while Preacher was inside, and she can't believe...
20) Hidden battles on unseen fronts: stories of American soldiers with traumatic brain injury and PTSD
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This is the fourth fully revised edition of a book first published in 1970. This longevity is testimony to its enduring value as a reference work-indeed, "Colledge," as the book is universally known, is still the first stop for anyone wanting more information on any British warship from the fifteenth century to the present day when only the name is known. Each entry gives concise details of dimensions, armament, and service dates, and its alphabetical...
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