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Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taira, Ellen D. / Carlson, Jodi L., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Provide a comfortable living environment for the aging Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home Environment gives you a complete examination of current trends in adaptive home designs for older adults. As a therapist, designer, architect, builder, home planner, social worker, community organizer, or gerontologist, Aging in Place will show you innovative home designs and studies for creating environments that offer optimal living for aging adults. Complete with diagrams, floor plans, and tables, Aging in Place helps you to improve the quality of life for the elderly by offering them state-of-the-art designs that encourage independence and dignity. This unique and exciting book covers topics such as universal design which strives to create everyday environments and products like door handles and light switches that are usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, regardless of age or ability. Aging in Place will also show you how to: use follow-up visits by occupational therapists to ensure successful use of home modifications create environments that are helpful for vision rehabilitation by using controlled lighting and color schemes evaluate the quality of life for elderly people living in personal dwellings, specialized housing, and nursing homes explore architectural barriers and the uses of helping devices for elderly people examine research critiques of adaptive toilet equipment investigate modifications that have been made in homes for the elderly in India analyze ways in which elderly people have changed their homes to make the telephone more accessibleAging in Place is a complete guide to understanding the needs and latest trends in optimizing the living space of elderly persons. The book gives you access to several studies on elderly people's environmental needs and preferences in regard to modifications in personal and public dwellings. This information will assist you with better serving the elderly by helping them live more independently.

How to Help Your Child Overcome Your Divorce: A Support

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Benedek, Elissa P. / Brown, Catherine F., PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, This book offers parents the latest information and advice, with numerous case examples, on support groups and answers to some of the most common questions on which divorced parents seek guidance. This book counsels: -- how to help children adjust to separation and divorce -- how to tell them the news, and reassure them of their parents' love and care for them -- and how to do just that, -- ways to keep the relationship between ex-spouses as free of conflict as possible, -- how to help childr feel good about themselves and grow as individuals, -- and, much more.

Free Radicals in Aging

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yu, Byung Pal, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Free Radicals in Aging presents new findings regarding the involvement of free radicals in the aging process. It covers the basic elements of free radical biochemistry, free radicals in cellular damage, anti-oxidant defenses, implications of free radicals in a variety of age-related diseases, and future directions of free radicals in gerontology. The effects of exercise on free radicals and the aging process are discussed as well. Free Radicals in Aging is an excellent reference for gerontologists, pathologists, and other researchers interested in this increasingly important topic.

Caring for God's World Ldr

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schut, Jessie, PUBLISHER: Faith Alive Christian Resources, This guide offers plans for four regular sessions and one review session. It also includes music recommendations, ideas for preparing visual aids, and suggestions for opening worship. Order a copy of this guide for each group leader and each teacher.

Surviving Your Adolescents: How to Manage and Let Go of Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Phelan, Thomas W., PUBLISHER: Parentmagic, A step-by-step approach to handling teenagers, this guide helps parents end hassles and improve their relationship with their adolescent. Parents learn how to communicate with teenagers, how to manage teenage risk-taking, how to let go in certain situations, and when to seek professional attention. Concise and encouraging, this resource walks parents through the ups and downs of parenting teenagers as their kids push towards independence.

What Every Parent Needs to Know about Standardized Tests:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Joseph, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, A survival guide for parents who want to put their children's standardized tests in perspective Each year, school systems around the country administer standardized assessment and achievement tests to millions of children. Because they fear--often correctly--that the results of these tests will profoundly affect their children's future, many parents regard standardized tests with apprehension, confusion, and even panic. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book demystifies standardized tests for parents and arms them with the knowledge they need to help their kids score high. Psychologist Joseph Harris explains, in plain English, what standardized testing is all about, clarifying the sometimes puzzling distinctions among assessment, achievement, and aptitude tests. He takes a close look at each of the commonly administered tests, explaining what various test scores mean, how to interpret test results, how to compare results from different tests, and how to use test results to help optimize a child's learning experience. He also provides helpful advice and guidance for parents of gifted and special-needs children. Covers these major tests: Iowa Test of Basic Skills California Achievement Tests Metropolitan Achievement Test Terra Nova

Where Do Presidents Come From?: And Other Presidential Stuff

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Michael Townsend, PUBLISHER: Dial, "So You Want to Be President" meets "The Far Side" Just in time for the election, Michael Townsend presents his comic book guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and maybe a few things you didn't) about the President of the United States. It's full of insanely weird facts about our leaders (Did you know that President Coolidge had a pet pygmy hippo named Billy?), as well as the history and powers of the presidency, day-to-day life, and pros and cons of the job. Even the most mundane of facts become hilarious in this brilliantly cheeky guide to our nation's MVP.

Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging: Answers to Help You Make the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Creagan, Edward T. / Clinic, Mayo, PUBLISHER: Mayo Clinic, Heredity and genetics play active roles in the aging process, but making better health and well-being decisions today can delay or even alter the effects of aging. Mayo Clinic gives readers guidance in making the appropriate lifestyle choices.

Expecting a New Cat Doesn't Cause Morning Sickness: And

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Jackie, PUBLISHER: JB Impressions, This book is purrfect for all "cat parents". Your host, Sheldon the Shelter Cat, takes you on a humorous tour of the lifestyle differences between parenting a child and adopting a cat. Along the way, Sheldon shares his secrets to great cat care. This book is sure to bring a grin to all parents... even the ones without cats

Hush, Little Alien

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kirk, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books, Now all children will have the opportunity to see how "others" are put to bed by parents around the universe, as a sleepy little alien takes everything from goonie birds to rocket ships on his journey through the night. Your earthling child may never want the standard lullaby again, but instead may prefer the comfort and camaraderie of other intelligent life forms.

The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, David, PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company, Drawing on timeless principles of monastic communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet many challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a healthy home. Cultivating a sense of togetherness and nurturing the spiritual development of both the family and its individual members is a challenge that many find difficult to meet. Though hectic schedules and competing interests chip away at the sense of community and the support systems that family members need to thrive, each chapter of this book includes a practical lesson from the rule of St. Benedict and the Benedictine traditions which have been cornerstones of Western Christian monastic life for millennia. Spiritual practice, making time, discipline, sharing, hospitality, and changing family dynamics are some of the topics addressed in this wise and wide-ranging handbook, while exercises, checklists, and ideas for family activities are included at the end of every chapter. The gentle, reassuring tone offers encouragement to both traditional and nontraditional families, and reinforces the importance of parenting as a spiritual calling.

Fun with the Food Pyramid for Kids: #1 Children's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roby, George / Khavarian, Nacim / Hofmann, Drew, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Fun With the Food Pyramid For Kids is the new version of the USDA food pyramid, formatted and designed for young readers between the ages of 4 and 13. This book is a colorful and entertaining guide for children to learn what foods make up the food pyramid, what portion sizes to eat in each age group, how they are grown and made, fun and healthy recipes, daily physical activities, fun food riddles, and much more.

The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silvey, Anita, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Upon publication, Children's Books and Their Creators, Anita Silvey's comprehensive survey of contemporary children's literature, was called "an invaluable reference... and] a wonderful resource" (Christian Science Monitor) and garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children's literature by focusing on the essentials -- the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children's authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children's literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.

How to Get Publicity: Revised and Updated for the Internet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parkhurst, William, PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks, Business needs a boost? Invented the software that's going to revolutionize cyberspace? How is everyone going to find out about that fundraiser you're organizing? Publicity is the simple answer to your prayers--the greatest (and cheapest) resource for self-promotion that's available. Learn everything you need to know about promoting yourself efficiently, effectively, and economically with the indispensable "How to Get Publicity"-- now completely revised an updata Television, radio, and publishing public relations wizard William Parkhurst offers his proven insider's expertise, using examples and case histories as well as his own tried-and-true methods--covering everything from writing a penetrating press release and booking a successful tour to handling bad publicity and the unlimited opportunities the Internet has to offer. The techniques and media may have changed through-out the years, but the basic steps remain the same on the path to self-promotion--and "How to Get Publicity" is the perfect guide to capturing millions of dollars' worth of media coverage and maximizing your opportunities.

The Art of South Florida Gardening: A Unique Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Songdahl, Harold / Curtis, George / Leon, Coralee, PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Gardening advice for the rest of the country--or even the state--Just doesn't apply to the unique conditions of south Florida - New residents in Florida will snap up this practical, comprehensive guide written with humor and know-how - Learn how to outsmart the soil, protect against pests and weather, and select the right trees, shrubs, flowers, and fruit for our subtropical climate

The Everything Christmas Book: Stories, Songs, Food,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams Media, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, The Everything "RM" Christmas Book has it all There are party ideas, stories and poems, customs and traditions, gift ideas, and a history of Christmas around the world. From the tradition of mistletoe to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, from the lyrics of favorite carols to the date of the tree-lighting at the White House, The Everything Christmas Book is a classic to share with family and friends:

Personal Finance (with Infotrac) [With Infotrac]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldsmith, Elizabeth B., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This text presents the fundamentals of personal financial planning and money management with a focus on application. Intended for a non-majors elective course, the text covers the need-to-know information thoroughly at a level and depth that is manageable for the student. Unique to this text is a chapter on life expenses and the cost of caring for others.

Aging of US Air Force Aircraft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: National Research Council / Aging of U S Air Force Aircraft Commit / Natl Res Council, PUBLISHER: National Academies Press, Many of the aircraft that form the backbone of the U.S. Air Force's operational fleet are more than 25 years old. A few will be replaced with new aircraft, but many are expected to remain in service an additional 25 years or more. This book provides a strategy to address the technical needs and priorities associated with the Air Force's aging airframe structures. It includes a detailed summary of the structural status of the aging force, identification of key technical issues, recommendations for near-term engineering and management actions, and prioritized near-term and long-term research recommendations.

Why Is My Baby Crying?: The Parent's Survival Guide for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lester, Barry M. / Grace, Catherine O'Neill, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Each year, of the approximately four million babies born, suffer from colic: excessive crying that causes extreme distress to parents and children. In this informative and accessible guide, renowned colic expert Barry M. Lester, Ph.D., explores the science of colic and its long-lasting effects on the physical and emotional health of the child and family. He provides simple, proven strategies and detailed clinical suggestions for alleviating the array of symptoms associated with crying problems. With sympathy and candor, Dr. Lester gives encouragement, support, and hope to moms and dads as they navigate this first crisis in the parent-child relationship.

For Everything There Is a Season: Views from Middle Age Plus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thornton, Carolyn Gray / Massey, Ellen Gray, PUBLISHER: Skyward Publishing Company, With the over 65 age group the fasting growing group on the market today, Carolyn's book hits home. Her rich wisdom and humor is to be cherished by all, and especially for those who find themselves in the mist of middle age plus. Carolyn invites readers to face those middle age plus years with laughter and motivation, showing by example how we face life with renewed strength as we age. The book contains a treasure of life long living experiences that place aging as another phase of life to be enjoyed.

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How to Raise Children of Destiny

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morgan, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, God has a divine plan for this generation, a plan for the children on this earth. This groundbreaking book reveals the link between the rise of young prophets, priests, and kings in the body of Christ and the God-ordained heads of nations, spiritual leaders, and deliverers responsible for the salvation of a generation. Dr. Patricia Morgan calls godly parents to train their children to be the next generation of leaders and to teach them the strength and power that is found in the covenant promises of the God of their fathers

Musician's Survival Guide: To Life on the Road

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hemmings, Stella, PUBLISHER: Cimino Publishing Group, This book aims to give you all the information you need to survive life on the road, including detailed advice on how to cope with everything from van breakdowns, lost passports, gear crushed in transit, surviving, terrible sound systems and more.

The Cultural Literacy Trivia Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferrill, Steven / Moushey, Bill / Gibbons, Jeannie, PUBLISHER: Trivia Productions, Anyone serious about being on Jeopardy or Who Wants to be a Millionaire needs this book The Cultural Literacy Trivia Guide is the best game show study guide on the market. It is concise and has easy to study clues which are presented in a format where one can readily find the information they are looking for. This is the #1 trivia book on Amazon.com for five consecutive months.

The Information Sourcebook of Herbal Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoffman, David, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, The only comprehensive guide to information on western herbal medicine, this invaluable book offers a bibliography of herbalism and herbal pharmacology, a glossary of herbal and medical terms, a guide to computer databases for the herbalist, and Medline citations for commonly used medicinal herbs.

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