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In My Life Without Drink the author takes the reader through a life where insecurity in childhood is carried forward to the adult years when alcohol is taken up as a means of coping. Through marriage, childbirth, estrangement and brushes with the law, the author slides in and out of dependency but always succumbs to the craving described as trying “to get that ‘high’ feeling again and again but it is well-nigh impossible.” How she turns things around must be an inspiration to those who can see no way out of a terrible ‘disease’ that can afflict anyone at any time. A short book on a long and painful story with an ending full of hope: “I walked out free and have been sober for seventeen years.” The author has also written a delightful children’s story called ‘Bertie the Croc’, which you will find towards the end of this book.

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. The Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine is the essential ready-reference to effective geriatric practice. Written in a concise, accessible style, the Handbook covers the entire range of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in the care of older adults and offers easily accessible ''how to'' information to facilitate basic geriatric care decisions. Guidance is offered concerning both ethical and clinical decision-making along with evidence-based information on key topics as well as insight into balancing competing priorities in the older patient. Tables and algorithms provide step-wise instruction for evaluation and management. This is a must have resource for all clinical settings. Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine? The design.... The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that''s durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers. The interior layout.... The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference. The information.... The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively. The history.... Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world. The price.... You get an extremely useful tool at a great value!

I hate Valentine''s Day for one reason and one reason only: Wes Paulsen. He came into my life like a wrecking ball one year ago today. After an incredible night together, we were inseparable for months. I''d never been happier in a relationship—neither had he. We were just starting to build a life together when everything changed... Turns out Wes was hiding things from me—big things. I wanted to work through it, but he walked out, never giving me—never giving us a chance. I didn''t know how I''d be able to get over him, but I threw myself into my art. After months of working nonstop to escape the memories of Wes, my career''s finally taking off and what do you know—Wes walked back into my life. Once again on Valentine''s Day. One year to the day that we met. I''ve spent six months hardening my heart. It should be easy to reject him, to tell him I''ve moved on. But he''s doing everything—and more—to win me back. He''s being the boyfriend I''ve always wanted. It''ll take everything in me to resist him—I''m not even sure if I can. But I''ll sure as hell try.

Designed to entertain, inform, and challenge even the most diehard music fan, "The Ultimate Soul Music Trivia Book" features hundreds of questions about America''s favorite music, covering the top soul songs and artists from 1950 to the present. Fans can relive classic moments and test their knowledge of the music they love. Photos throughout.

Includes a special introduction by USA TODAY bestselling author, Mia Sosa, author of The Worst Best Man and The Wedding Crasher! It’s the end of the world as they know it—or so they think… When an international warning siren accidentally goes off, convincing everyone that a meteor shower may just be the end of life as they know it, six couples—friends, exes, crushes and rivals—must take shelter. Inhibitions are abandoned, confessions are made and love blossoms, but what happens when the world doesn’t end? Filled with humor, heat and hope, this riveting collection of interconnected multicultural stories by acclaimed authors Lane Clarke, Farah Heron, Taj McCoy, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith and Denise Williams beautifully explores the secrets we carry with us—and the joy we discover when we let go and reach for the stars. Two NASA specialist exes forced to reunite under pressure. Competing food stall owners face no escape—from each other or their shared past. Two law students learn just how strongly opposites attract between the library stacks. A pair of literature lovers confront long-held feelings under the covers of a bookstore bunker. A songwriter discovers her newly hired contractor hits all the right notes. Trapped on campus, former college rivals entertain their reignited spark.

The population is ageing, and most diseases are far more common in older people. Older people are particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively, but are more vulnerable to therapeutic delays or errors. The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of hte work of most clinicians. It includes information required for effective, geriatric practice, in a contemporary, accessible format, indicating where practice differs from that of y ounger adults, is ill informed by evidence, and where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician. Guidance is given on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice, where several solutions may appear equally valid. Information ranges from when not to treat, through to providing evidence for where an aggressive approach is needed. Diseases that tend to arise mainly in older patients are covered in detail, as are problems that arise frequently, yet where advice is scarce. The text is problem based to assist the clinician in tackling scenarios wehre the diagnosis may not be clear. This is the ''must have'' guide to geriatric medicine and will be invaluable to all those involved in the care of the older patient.

A queen makes another kind of debut in the sixth installment of Whitehall, an episodic royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, new from Serial Box Publishing. When it comes to the theater, sometimes the audience holds more drama than the stage. Jenny the servant girl gets a taste for life’s pleasures, while Catherine seeks to find her footing in a court still ruled by the tempestuous Barbara. This episode is brought to you by Mary Robinette Kowal, who asks that you please be seated and turn your attention to the stage.

A collection of suggestions, advice and affirmations to read and provide an uplifting moment at any time of the day.For just five minutes, each page provides an exercise to absorb and incorporate into the natural pace of your life.With simple and effective practice, you will be guided towards an insightful and fresh perspective of happiness, health and healing.

Cinnamon, Chesnut, and Nutmeg, a group of friendly Chipmunks, explore a yard full of trees, animals, insects and flowers. They explore their natural surroundings and learn the value of delayed gratification, good friends, and the life cycle of nature.

A woman’s peaceful life is turned upside down when a bad-boy TV star comes to town in Sarah Smith’s new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy She needs a break Fed up with the long hours at her prestigious San Francisco architecture firm, Harper Ellorza has traded the overcrowded city for the sleepy seaside town of Half Moon Bay. Her plan to renovate her late grandparents’ house has hit some snags, though: it’s in worse condition than expected, the costs are piling up and her savings are dwindling—fast. He needs to hide out A chance encounter with TV hunk Lewis Prescott might be the solution to her problems. After a career-killing meltdown, he’s desperate for a place to lie low for a while. He offers to help Harper remodel the house—for free—if she lets him stay there. He’s famous, he’s handsome and he’s surprisingly good with his hands… They need each other As their living arrangements become more intimate, so do their conversations. Turns out, there’s more to Lewis than she ever would have guessed, but Harper knows she needs to keep her hands—and her heart—to herself. After all, her hard-earned quiet coastal life could never be enough for a TV star determined to return to the A-list. Could it? I Heart SF Book 1: The Close-Up Book 2: In Love with Lewis Prescott

Truths of the heart and human nature affect all in the eighth installment of Whitehall, an episodic royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, new from Serial Box Publishing. Even amidst the swirl of court intrigue, the residents of Whitehall keep their eyes on the prize – and the throne. While some long-held aspirations finally see light, others remain left in darkness with fate proving itself a fickle friend. This episode is brought to you by Madeleine Robins, who knows life and fiction are seldom fair.

Moments in the Chimes of Time encompasses a wide range of experiences. Both autographic and vicarious—not all to be taken literally. With the inclusion of an autobiographical essay, which can be taken literally, the messages comprising this book tell a universal story of a life''s journey from the innocence of childhood to the eye-opening reality of a world that is often harsh and relentless on its seamy side, and finally, to the stage of life where the journey gets reviewed and approved. Essentially, readers will find Moments in the Chimes of Time an interesting and compelling read, brimming with history and nostalgia for the past and with hope for the future. As an added delight, the book is written in highly accessible language and is rich in imagery.

It’s curtain call at the Theatre Royal in the season finale of Whitehall, an episodic royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, new from Serial Box Publishing. Catherine makes a splash as she returns to society with a special performance at Charles’ Theatre Royal. The season’s long journey finds all its players glittering in their finest (some, scandalously so) as the lights go up climactic season finale of Whitehall! This episode is brought to you by Liz Duffy Adams and Delia Sherman, who very much hope you enjoyed your stay in Whitehall this season.

Grey days leave hope for bright dawns in the ninth installment of Whitehall, an episodic royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, new from Serial Box Publishing. It’s high time for a holiday when an unseasonably cold summer leaves spirits suppressed and Catherine in ill health. Empty kingdom coffers and nefarious gossip and accusations do little to raise moral which means only one thing: a vacation is in order. This episode is brought to you by Barbara Samuel who encourages all to take in the waters.