Author: Stephanie Booe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734787207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
We wanted nothing more than to have a child of our own, but becoming pregnant took longer than we expected! Now, as we welcome you into the world, our sweet child, we realize why we needed to wait. We had so many lessons to learn so we could welcome you into this world and be prepared for what you'd teach us. This is an ode to you, our sweet babe, and the incredible person you will become.
You Were Worth the Wait
Author: Stephanie Booe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734787207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
We wanted nothing more than to have a child of our own, but becoming pregnant took longer than we expected! Now, as we welcome you into the world, our sweet child, we realize why we needed to wait. We had so many lessons to learn so we could welcome you into this world and be prepared for what you'd teach us. This is an ode to you, our sweet babe, and the incredible person you will become.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734787207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
We wanted nothing more than to have a child of our own, but becoming pregnant took longer than we expected! Now, as we welcome you into the world, our sweet child, we realize why we needed to wait. We had so many lessons to learn so we could welcome you into this world and be prepared for what you'd teach us. This is an ode to you, our sweet babe, and the incredible person you will become.
Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition
Author: Edward K. Kasper
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9780801894237
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Heart failure—the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well. Heart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist—and survivor—Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available. Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand: • The causes of the condition • Normal and abnormal heart rhythms • How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment • Which diagnostic tests to expect • The best treatments for different types of heart failure • How pacemakers work • The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators • How to be safer in a hospital • What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength • What foods to eat and what to avoid Informed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9780801894237
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Heart failure—the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well. Heart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist—and survivor—Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available. Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand: • The causes of the condition • Normal and abnormal heart rhythms • How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment • Which diagnostic tests to expect • The best treatments for different types of heart failure • How pacemakers work • The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators • How to be safer in a hospital • What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength • What foods to eat and what to avoid Informed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.
Porcelain Doll
Author: Joe Cosentino
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509206043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Is art imitating life in 1982? Jana Lane, ex-child star, is doing a comeback film about murder. When a crew member is killed on the set, it looks like Jana could be next. Thickening the plot is Jana’s breathtakingly handsome and muscular leading man, Jason Apollo, whose boyish, southern charms have aroused Jana’s interest on screen and off. Will Jana and Jason stop the murderer before the final reel, or end up on the cutting room floor in this fast-paced whodunit with a shocking ending?
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509206043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Is art imitating life in 1982? Jana Lane, ex-child star, is doing a comeback film about murder. When a crew member is killed on the set, it looks like Jana could be next. Thickening the plot is Jana’s breathtakingly handsome and muscular leading man, Jason Apollo, whose boyish, southern charms have aroused Jana’s interest on screen and off. Will Jana and Jason stop the murderer before the final reel, or end up on the cutting room floor in this fast-paced whodunit with a shocking ending?
This Book is Cruelty-Free
Author: Linda Newbery
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 1843655187
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
How do the everyday choices you make affect animals and the environment? This book looks at all the things you can do to live cruelty free. It's a guide for older children and teenagers concerned about animals, wildlife and the planet we live on. Packed with information on how to live a cruelty-free life, it includes sections on: Using your spending power. The choices we make - what to eat, what to buy, what to wear – and how these affect animals. Asking questions and reading labels. Cruelty-free fashion and beauty. What's on your plate? Being vegetarian or vegan, or just eating less meat? What impact can your diet have on cruelty and on the environment? Should you have a pet? If so, would your pet choose you as its owner? Points to consider before bringing an animal into your home. Animals on show. Do zoos and animal parks look after animals or exploit them? Good zoos and their important conservation work. Watching wild animals. Watching and learning about wildlife - building an appreciation of nature and helping your mental wellbeing. Love those bugs! Many people are squeamish about insects, but these creatures are vital to ecosystems. Don’t throw it away – there is no away. Simple things everyone can do to avoid waste: recycling, re-using, choosing plastic-free. Resist the throwaway culture. Where do you draw your line? What can you realistically achieve? Some of the difficulties, especially if family / friends don’t agree with you. What are the best (and worst) ways of influencing others? How to feel confident with your decisions. How to handle everyday situations and counter arguments. Campaigning - anti-cruelty organisations to support. The power of protest. This book will help you to live as cruelty-free as possible and to examine all of the areas in your life where you can help animals and the environment. Choose to live without cruelty. Choose this book and find out how.
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 1843655187
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
How do the everyday choices you make affect animals and the environment? This book looks at all the things you can do to live cruelty free. It's a guide for older children and teenagers concerned about animals, wildlife and the planet we live on. Packed with information on how to live a cruelty-free life, it includes sections on: Using your spending power. The choices we make - what to eat, what to buy, what to wear – and how these affect animals. Asking questions and reading labels. Cruelty-free fashion and beauty. What's on your plate? Being vegetarian or vegan, or just eating less meat? What impact can your diet have on cruelty and on the environment? Should you have a pet? If so, would your pet choose you as its owner? Points to consider before bringing an animal into your home. Animals on show. Do zoos and animal parks look after animals or exploit them? Good zoos and their important conservation work. Watching wild animals. Watching and learning about wildlife - building an appreciation of nature and helping your mental wellbeing. Love those bugs! Many people are squeamish about insects, but these creatures are vital to ecosystems. Don’t throw it away – there is no away. Simple things everyone can do to avoid waste: recycling, re-using, choosing plastic-free. Resist the throwaway culture. Where do you draw your line? What can you realistically achieve? Some of the difficulties, especially if family / friends don’t agree with you. What are the best (and worst) ways of influencing others? How to feel confident with your decisions. How to handle everyday situations and counter arguments. Campaigning - anti-cruelty organisations to support. The power of protest. This book will help you to live as cruelty-free as possible and to examine all of the areas in your life where you can help animals and the environment. Choose to live without cruelty. Choose this book and find out how.
Your Money: The Missing Manual
Author: J.D. Roth
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
ISBN: 1449389465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Keeping your financial house in order is more important than ever. But how do you deal with expenses, debt, taxes, and retirement without getting overwhelmed? This book points the way. It's filled with the kind of practical guidance and sound insights that makes J.D. Roth's GetRichSlowly.org a critically acclaimed source of personal-finance advice. You won't find any get-rich-quick schemes here, just sensible advice for getting the most from your money. Even if you have perfect credit and no debt, you'll learn ways to make your rosy financial situation even better. Get the info you need to make sensible decisions on saving, spending, and investing Learn the best ways to set and achieve financial goals Set up a realistic budget framework and learn how to track expenses Discover proven methods to help you eliminate debt Understand how to use credit wisely Win big by making smart decisions on your home and other big-ticket items Learn how to get the most from your investments by avoiding rash decisions Decide how -- and how much -- to save for retirement
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
ISBN: 1449389465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Keeping your financial house in order is more important than ever. But how do you deal with expenses, debt, taxes, and retirement without getting overwhelmed? This book points the way. It's filled with the kind of practical guidance and sound insights that makes J.D. Roth's GetRichSlowly.org a critically acclaimed source of personal-finance advice. You won't find any get-rich-quick schemes here, just sensible advice for getting the most from your money. Even if you have perfect credit and no debt, you'll learn ways to make your rosy financial situation even better. Get the info you need to make sensible decisions on saving, spending, and investing Learn the best ways to set and achieve financial goals Set up a realistic budget framework and learn how to track expenses Discover proven methods to help you eliminate debt Understand how to use credit wisely Win big by making smart decisions on your home and other big-ticket items Learn how to get the most from your investments by avoiding rash decisions Decide how -- and how much -- to save for retirement
Crossing the Line
Author: Kareem Rosser
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250270871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." - Booklist (Starred Review) "This remarkable and inspiring story shines." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” - New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons. What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team—all while struggling to keep his family together. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250270871
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." - Booklist (Starred Review) "This remarkable and inspiring story shines." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” - New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons. What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team—all while struggling to keep his family together. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.
Doggone It!
Author: Nancy E. Krulik
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781599614496
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Katie is an ordinary third-grader—except for one extraordinary porblem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. Katie soon learns that wishes really do come true—and in the strangest way. When strict Mrs. Derkman moves next door to Katie, she scares Katie's friends away and insists she keep her dog, Pepper, on a leash, will Katie finds a non-magical solution to the problem? Includes steps for teaching a dog to sit and stay.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781599614496
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Katie is an ordinary third-grader—except for one extraordinary porblem! She accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself. Katie soon learns that wishes really do come true—and in the strangest way. When strict Mrs. Derkman moves next door to Katie, she scares Katie's friends away and insists she keep her dog, Pepper, on a leash, will Katie finds a non-magical solution to the problem? Includes steps for teaching a dog to sit and stay.
The Storyteller's Thesaurus
Author: Troll Lord Games
Publisher: Troll Lord Games
ISBN: 9781936822355
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
Writers, game designers, teachers, and students ~this is the book youve been waiting for! Written by storytellers for storytellers, this volume offers an entirely new approach to word finding. Browse the pages within to see what makes this book different:
Publisher: Troll Lord Games
ISBN: 9781936822355
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
Writers, game designers, teachers, and students ~this is the book youve been waiting for! Written by storytellers for storytellers, this volume offers an entirely new approach to word finding. Browse the pages within to see what makes this book different:
Nature Rambles - An Introduction to Country-Lore - Summer to Autumn
Author: Edward Step
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781447455790
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781447455790
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Gbs100
Author: Hugh Willison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997510300
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An overview of the historically important studies that have shaped our understanding of the Guillain-Barre syndrome since the original description in 1916. Over 100 of the world's leading authorities on GBS describe the most important landmark discoveries and contributions to our understanding of this disease.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997510300
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An overview of the historically important studies that have shaped our understanding of the Guillain-Barre syndrome since the original description in 1916. Over 100 of the world's leading authorities on GBS describe the most important landmark discoveries and contributions to our understanding of this disease.