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An actionable toolkit to help you manage the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes written by a psychologist who knows firsthand how much T1D sucks. Life with T1D is unpredictable and filled with never-ending work, leading to overwhelm and burnout. Diabetes gets even more challenging when you believe you can't handle this stress. In this guide to navigating the emotional challenges of T1D, Dr. Mark Heyman shows how life becomes easier when you accept that T1D sucks AND believe you can handle it.In this book, you'll:. Find out how it's easier to manage the stress of T1D when you stop trying to control it. Discover how you probably make T1D more challenging than it needs to be. Master skills to help you handle the emotional burden of T1DDr. Mark shares proven tools and real-life stories of others who have learned to handle the stress of T1D to provide hope for anyone struggling with this chronic condition.Are you ready for more freedom and flexibility in your life with T1D? This book holds the key.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Mr. Stuffelbeans as he spreads love and kindness through small, impactful gestures and discover how simple acts can be a light in the world. This frolicking tale unveils the magic of little things making a big difference.Don't forget to find the hidden orange bean on each page for an extra touch of fun and discovery!

In the poignant memoir Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, author Anthony P. Mauro Sr. takes readers on an emotional journey through the challenges of Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a rare form of dementia. Unaware of this condition, both Anthony and numerous medical professionals struggled to accurately diagnose his wife, Carol, for over a year.As Carol's health deteriorates, and the couple grapples with the crushing loss of hope, intimacy, security, and shared memories that dementia brings, Anthony discovers a profound lesson on embracing life as it is, rather than yearning for it to be different. Written in accessible language, this book shares Anthony's personal method for embracing the inevitability of sorrow, illness, death, and change that we all encounter in our lives. Anthony's journey is particularly remarkable as he recounts his battle with anxiety, depression, and panic disorder, which began in his youth and adds another layer of complexity to his tale.Caring for Carol by Caring for Me goes beyond a typical caregiving memoir; it delves into the realms of wonder and imagination, demonstrating that joy can be found even amidst pain. It serves as a landmark work for understanding the emotional, physical, social, and financial strains endured by individuals who have loved ones with dementia, specifically Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). This deeply moving narrative is a valuable resource for anyone seeking solace and guidance while navigating the adversities of dementia care.

Blue Ribbon Finalist for Best Columns in the 2013 California Newspaper Publishers Association.Want to move to Tahoe? Jump in and hold on for a ride through fifty years of living in a high-altitude, weather-centric, quirky mountain town. Along the way, you'll gain insights into the misfits and free spirits who thrive in Tahoe's wilderness paradise and fickle climate and find out more about a populace that embraces bizarre employment opportunities for the promise of a hedonistic lifestyle. Learn how Tahoe locals celebrate the holidays mountain-style and the not-so-special events they create. This is a place where happy hour is still respected and observed daily. Get a close-up view of the service workers and the tourists who, unfortunately, have to depend on them. Take a peek at Tahoe's casinos that offer jobs with the guarantee of minimum wage, a complimentary meal of banquet leftovers, and a free humiliating uniform. As you travel Tahoe's bumpy roads, you might find a town with limitless recreational activities-most of which are legal. And you may be tempted to join the unleashed dogs and untethered humans at play. You'll see what it takes to be called a "Tahoe local," the true test is not how long you've lived here, but how you respond to the call of the wild.

Bitten by the Rowing Bug is about rowing fragile wooden racing shells on an untamed Oregon river in a rowing program that taught self-reliance to college students during the mid-twentieth century. It is also about a legally blind jack-of-all-trades who drove that program forward for more than thirty years.Initially, rowing was offered only to male students, because society frowned on women sweating and fiercely competing. Rowing eroded that attitude and brought equality to team sports. The characters and events that shaped this era of American history reflect a time when self-sufficiency was highly valued: a rowing program challenged by the river taught practical skills, and competing as a team inspired students to achieve collectively. After several decades of effort, varsity status was achieved for both men and women, despite attempts by some University administrators to terminate the largely volunteer program and repurpose the dozen or so buildings at the river.Gleaned from interviews, personal experience, and a rich archive, Bitten by the Rowing Bug gives the reader a sense of the thrill and challenge of using human power to skim over the water surface-all with the added demand of doing it faster than someone else.

Science fiction, fantasy, horror, and nostalgia are the ingredients for this fourth short fiction collection by Oregon author L. Wade Powers.The Time Bubble and Other Distortions of Reality, explores what happens when you observe past events without physically traveling in time, discovers confrontation and comfort in a cheap bottle of wine, and reveals a day in the life of the communal long-haired set. Readers will meet rebellious teens, would-be retirees, a night nurse with a secret, and a host of other characters as Powers delivers the curious delights that are the hallmark of his fiction.

In You Can't Fool a Mermaid, college student and pianist Violet Bacon must save her highly anticipated concert from sabotage. With time running out, Violet rips into a flaw in the musical score and is blindsided by what she finds trapped behind the notes. As theater seats fill and the house lights dim, Violet enlists three unlikely allies-a quirky busker, a Russian Blue cat, and an anchovy-sized mermaid-to help her set the score right. Together they must perform a little magic on a most bewitching evening or her performance will be doomed.

Allen's daughter, Olivia, is a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, with the whole world ahead of her. But when Olivia's family accidentally gets caught in the crossfire of the DEA and a Mexican drug cartel, Olivia's world turns upside-down, changing the lives of everyone around her and driving Allen to commit atrocities so complex, so evil, that no one could have thought him capable.Inspired by the events of his 2022 award-winning book, Captured by COVID: Deceit, Conspiracy, and Death-A True Story, Michael E. Bowers's Olivia tells the story of a happy family and a dream that ended in disaster.

Though the subject of ghosts has been around for centuries, very little is known about them. The Nature of Ghosts: Who They Are, What They Are, and Why They're Here delves into the mysteries of ghosts and provides clear, down-to-earth explanations about their natures. The book discusses how ghosts come to be, why they remain, how they impact us, what they experience as ghosts, and more.

On a windy Wednesday morning...When Oliver's balloon flies out of his hand, he can only imagine its adventures!Soaring past talking birds, giant airplanes, and up, up, up into outer space, Oliver's balloon goes on an incredible journey, but will it reach all the way...to the moon?

In The Prince and the Witch, a young prince is set to inherit the throne but he doesn't care a fig about having the whole kingdom at his disposal. He'd rather sing a salty tune, or swing a rat, or mock a loon, and gallivant around. When he decides to pull rank on a witch to get what he wants, he discovers that not everyone who tangles with the crone ends up stewing in their own juices, but, in this instance, he may not be so lucky.

In the fall of 1965, a baby girl was put up for adoption. Would she be blessed with a loving family who would take her in and love her like their own? How would this new family change the trajectory of her life? Would she ever meet her biological family again?In A Blessed Life, Michelle Harris recounts the events of her life from adoption to present day and the family she meets along the way. Through moments of personal pain and immense joy, it is clear that family is the necessary ingredient for a blessed life.

If dinosaurs moved into your neighborhood, how would you help them learn to fit in? Quirky Uncle Bunkle has plenty of whimsical advice, covering everything from catching dinos (using nets, whistles, and animal crackers), to taming them (with long walks and invitations to dinner) and ultimately making friends. Tips along the way include how to dress and be polite, and specifically who not to eat (anyone who talks, screams, squawks, rolls, or walks!)

"These stories read as genuine experience, created by a writer for whom craft is an instinct. The matter of each is evoked without mishap. For each I came away thoughtful, touched."-Richard Lyons, author of The Edge of Things and Divisible by One"The characters in Voyagers traverse the uncharted territory of life's starts and stops, dream their way through lazy curves and careen around sharp corners while navigating friendships new and old, exploring young love, enduring the searing void of loss. They encounter kindness, violence, and regret; couple and uncouple; are lacerated and heal, bear scars. An epic journey."-Ross West, author of the short story collection The Fragile Blue Dot"There's nothing more to say. Russ Desaulnier has perfected the craft of writing short stories. He now graces us with his fifth volume, Voyagers. The title comes from the first story in the collection and that alone makes the book a success-and yet there are many more excellent stories to follow."-Dan Armstrong, author of The Eyes of Archimedes, Quicksand and Princeton Charlie's Got the Blues"With Voyagers, Russ Desaulnier has once again succeeded in so seamlessly blending real people and real places with their fictional counterparts that readers won't know the difference...but will thoroughly enjoy all four."-Barry Lawler, author of the story collections Kitchen Sink Anthology, Personal Skirmishes: 21 Heart Warming Misadventures, Miracles and Minor Atrocities and the novel Fish

A Relentless Pursuit of Life is the story of one person's journey to improve, gain confidence, and build a foundation for success. The author's adventures yield practical lessons anyone can use to make improvements. Paul Russo provides the reader with a no-nonsense prescription of positive steps to start achieving goals and dreams.His story begins with several real-life adventures in endurance and competitive events he pursued to develop a relentless character and never-give-up approach to everyday challenges. He also gives the reader frank observations and advice about the pitfalls of excuse making and poor time management. The author holds himself and us accountable with a realistic look in the mirror. You will walk away from this book with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation.

Eighty Poems Like Swords Wrapped in Meteors, by poet Lionel Yino Sánchez, is a unique collection in three parts."Part One: The Offertory" introduces the reader to initiatory voices that make the struggle between mind and heart known. "Part Two: Consecration" begins with romance to committed poetry. Each poem denounces the henchmen of hatred, their wars, and their genocides. The collection culminates with "Part Three: Communion," poems that yearn to become the bread of the angels for all violated creatures.This book is a call of consciousness in favor of all the creatures of the cosmos.

As I left the canyon's bottom and climbed over its rim, I was struck by how vast and open the sagebrush steppe is. The contrast was remarkable! Whereas the canyon is a complex of visibly discrete habitats that formed a clear, interconnected mosaic within the confines of its walls, the area above the rim is an endless, indivisible expanse of Great Basin sagebrush and grasses to the horizon and beyond.With my first step above the rim, I left the enchantment of the canyon's gentle breezes to be greeted by the uplifting melody of a meadowlark-my welcoming committee for this phase of work. The creatures I'd meet in the sagebrush steppe would not be as intimately known as those in the canyon due to the seemingly boundless breadth of open, uniformly-appearing country and the limited time available for an extensive inventory.

Abigail Lorraine was raised in the Louisiana Bayou region under the strict tutelage of her abusive grandfather. Grandpapa killed members of Louisiana's judicial system at the bidding of someone Abby calls "Mentor."Abby does not understand the hold Mentor has on her family, but she cannot escape the ghostly influence of Grandpapa's legacy of rules he left behind-or why he trained her to kill as he had killed. Her sanity depends on knowing the way and her resolve is influenced by Jonah Macgregor, the cop she holds captive.

"You only have to write a poem. It doesn't have to rhyme. Don't fret about form. It'll be good enough. It may be your last or, maybe, the first of many. Who knows?" The forty-four poems in this collection, All the Purple Iris, are, definitely, autobiographical and a kind of credo. It's all just I, watching the world, listening to the music it makes, trying to put it into words. It's an earnest effort to pay attention. A poem can make a long story short and often memorable, like "When you are old and grey and full of sleep..." (W. B. Yeats) or "For this your mother sweated in the cold..." (Edna St. Vincent Millay) or "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood..." (Robert Frost). Doesn't it enliven you?One more thing: Don't read the whole collection at once. Just one at a time, please, until it feels like a song and it's you singing.-John S. Thornton, Taucross Farm, Scio, Oregon

Born in Jerusalem during the waning days of World War I, Avraham Frank grew up in a particularly tumultuous and defining historical period in the Holy Land. A son of the distinguished Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank, chief rabbi of Jerusalem, Avraham shares his experience of life in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, as well as his own participation in the struggle for Israel's independence. Through powerful storytelling, Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me: A Memoir of Old Jerusalem brings this important era to life for readers.

Death has many ways to take you.But what happens afterwards?Will you fall further into darknessor finally see the light?Death Has Its Ways is a collection of ten stories of everyday people who make ill-fated decisions causing death to take them away. But death doesn't have the final say. Higher powers have an ultimate destination in mind. After their fall from grace, the characters in these stories soon find out that their final chapter in life depends on good versus evil and the battle for their souls. In the end, they are held accountable and reap what they sow.

Life can be fun and sometimes scary, but no matter who you are, there will come a time when it hits you hard and will bring you down with everything it has! Ever since he was a kid, Hunter Carter had always been outgoing. He was, and is, the kid that is always laughing. No one would have thought that he'd dealt with anxiety and depression from an early age. The Midlife Crisis of a Nineteen-Year-Old is a story about those big moments in life, the ones that make us feel like we're on top of the world-and the ones where we feel like giving up because there isn't a happy bone in our body and we don't see the point in trying anymore. At times like that, we can get up and keep going or have a mid-life crisis at nineteen like Hunter did. ¿But guess what? Hunter is still here, chugging along, and there's only one reason for that-LIFE! Life keeps going and, although it's hard, it is such a beautiful thing with so many new opportunities. It's worth it to keep going. Hunter wrote this for you, and you know who you are. He wants you to know he's rooting for you!

In Leonard P. Hindsley's translation of The Sister-Book of Engelthal by Christina Ebner, the Dominican nuns of Engelthal were lost in profound prayer while chanting the words of the prophet Isaiah, "I have loved you with an eternal love, therefore I have drawn you to me with my mercy." Then they fell down unconscious and entered into the mystical realm. This event marked the beginning of their spiritual journey as a community and as individuals. The founding of the monastery and the tales of sisters, brothers, and priests were set down by the nun, Christina Ebner, so that others could learn of the wondrous action of God's grace in the lives of ordinary people in the fourteenth century. This book presents the first text from the Sister-Book genre to be rendered into English.