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Just Add Salt: A Single Mother's Quest to Save Her Daughter's Life and Feed Her Soul

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Report copyright infringementby Leah Milana Bauer (Author)Just Add Salt offers a raw and inspiring look at a single mother's fight to save her daughter while finding strength through creativity, family, and food.Grace Rose was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a progressive disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. Her battle with the condition shapes a story of perseverance, as her mother, Leah, navigates the daily challenges of raising a child with a life-threatening illnes...

Never Let Them See You Sweat: How Science Can Help Us Harness Stress for Success

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Report copyright infringementby Leigh Vinocur (Author)2025 American Bookfest Best Book Awards Finalist, Women's HealthGet ready to learn how to harness stress for success with insight, personal stories, and laughs from a medical doctor who shows the science behind the advice and methods. In her new book, part-memoir, part self-help, Never Let Them See You Sweat, Dr. Leigh empowers women by relating to stresses as a single mother, career-minded woman in a male-dominated field, and experienced...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Tracy (Author)The powerful memoir follows one family's extraordinary twelve-year journey through three cancer battles - and the lasting impact of a young man named Levi. Born on Father's Day in 2004, Levi lived with courage and heart, inspiring those around him with a message that would become his legacy: "Don't Waste Time." More than just words, it was how Levi lived. Now, through DWT Lifestyle - a venture started in his honour - his message continues to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard Lee Buschel (Author)HIGH: From Cannabis to ClarityBy Leonard Lee BuschelVastly entertaining, brutally honest, and sharply funny, HIGH is the unflinching memoir of Leonard Lee Buschel, co-founder of Writers in Treatment and producer of the internationally acclaimed Reel Recovery Film Festivals. With a voice that is both raw and humorous, Buschel offers an eye-opening, occasionally offensive, yet deeply compelling look at addiction, recovery, and the surp...

Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga - Its Philosophy and Practice - By the World's Foremost Teacher

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Report copyright infringementby B. K. S. Iyengar (Author)A modern yoga classic - Deepen your practice with the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga--the ancient healing discipline for body and mind--by the world-renowned teacher who brought the art of yoga to the West, Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of yoga positions and breathing exercises, along with explanations of the main philosophies of yoga. Iyengar's style and teachings emphasize prec...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Lewis (Author)DEMENTIA ... HOW CAN IT BE A LOVE STORY?Because the other morning as we were getting ready for the day, Carol said, in the plaintive tones she sometimes uses in articulating this word, "Steve," uttered with a look on her face that indicated something was bothering her, or perhaps scaring her. As I was standing right next to her bed, I took her hand, and said, "I am right here, Steve is right here," and gave her hand a little squeeze for em...

Fuck Cancer: My Story-Blowups with Bryan Adams, Breakouts in Production, and Battles with Cancer

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Schwartz (Author)A wild and crazy work and life story unlike anything you've ever read-until cancer fucked everything upJonathan Schwartz, a punk rock kid, cut his teeth in the entertainment in New York's legendary Bowery and beyond. He spent nearly three decades as managing director of Washington Square Films and became a devoted husband and father of two. Things took a devastating turn when he discovered from a dental visit that he had Stage 4 lympho...

The Knower: Healing Beyond Trauma Embracing the Power of Your Intuition

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Report copyright infringementby Juanita Albin (Author)In a small town where secrets linger just beneath the surface, Juanita's life is anything but ordinary. Haunted by the scars of her past-an abusive father, a mother who struggled to protect her, and a series of toxic relationships-she embarks on a powerful quest for self-discovery and healing.Through heartfelt reflections and raw honesty, Juanita shares her struggles with self-worth, the impact of childhood trauma, and the profound realiza...

Listen to the Whispers: Living Peacefully with Anxiety and Depression

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Report copyright infringementby Penny Barrow (Author)Listen to the Whispers offers a lifeline to those seeking solace and strength. Through a series of journal-style reflections, Penny Barrow shares her experiences with anxiety and depression, offering insight into the emotional turmoil and isolation that often accompany these invisible conditions, and delivering a deeply moving account of her journey from despair to hope.Through poignant stories, poetic insights, gentle advice, and actionabl...

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Report copyright infringementby Eugenius Philalethes (Author), Thomas Vaughan (Author)Long Livers is a book written by Philalethes, Eugenius. The book explores the concept of longevity and the factors that contribute to living a long and healthy life. The author delves into the history of longevity, examining the lives of individuals who have lived exceptionally long lives and the factors that may have contributed to their longevity. The book also discusses the role of genetics, lifestyle cho...

Unbound: Notes from a Reluctant Disability Activist

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Mattlin (Author)This insightful and often witty collection of essays charts the making of a reluctant disability activist--including his commentary for NPR, the New York Times and elsewhere.Ben Mattlin was born in 1962 with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital and progressive neuromuscular weakness. He never stood or walked but grew up expecting a normal life. In this book of essays, he chronicles that life and also charts his growth as a reluctant disabil...

Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Sandison (Author)AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease through proactive dementia care.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution to slow cognitive decline has never been greater.Dr. H...

A Life Altered: Memoirs of Ronald B. Griffin

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Report copyright infringementby Madame Maddox (Author)In the blink of an eye, everything changed for Ronald B. Griffin. Once a vibrant man filled with purpose and passion, he found himself trapped in a relentless battle against chronic pain and the haunting memories of his former self. An injury had transformed his life into a daily struggle, where even the simplest tasks felt like monumental challenges. The weight of despair pressed heavily on his shoulders, and thoughts of surrender dangero...

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8 Lessons Lupus Taught Me: From Surviving to Thriving with Autoimmune Diseases

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Report copyright infringementby Callyrae Stone (Author)Written as a narrative short story, CallyRae shares her candid insights as she journeys through surviving with autoimmune diseases. Suffering from chronic daily pain, infections, and extreme fatigue, her outlook was one of frustration and hopelessness. As her life journey down the autoimmune highway took twists and turns, she learned to read the signs and listen to her body, mind, and spirit. She continues on the journey but has replaced ...

Up Then Down Then: My Long Journey through Bipolar Disorder

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Report copyright infringementby Pat Taylor (Author)When author Pat Taylor was only fourteen, her mother died unexpectedly. Now the woman of the house, Pat was responsible for the household chores, caring for her brother, and working at her father's shop. Even after relatives stepped in to help, nobody understood Pat's inner turmoil, her harrowing grief and developing mental illnesses. As she grew up, had a family of her own and a career she loved, Pat was in and out of hospitals-specifically,...

David's Diagnosis: A Book Inspired by Hayden David Moneghan's Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Dana Jo (Author)David's life changes in an instant when dizzy spells turn out to be seizures diagnosed as epilepsy. Suddenly, basketball games and skateboarding are off-limits, and even a trip to the bathroom requires a buddy. But David isn't alone. With his best friend Robert by his side, a caring nurse named John, and a school that rallies behind him, he discovers strength he never knew he had.From EEG tests to brain surgery discussions, David faces each chal...

The Light in the Window: Hope Beyond the Horizon

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Severance (Author)When Harriett, the author's wife, is stricken by a life-threatening case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome during the COVID-19 era, their world is turned upside down. What begins as a trip to a walk-in clinic soon spirals into a nightmare of paralysis, respiratory failure, and a harrowing ICU stay. The author bears witness to each moment-becoming her patient advocate in the ICU and sending daily reports to family and friends.After two weeks ...

Ten 2nd Chances: This Doctor Died and Went to Hell, Why?

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Treuherz (Author), Elizabeth Ann Ann Atkins (Editor), Claudia Treuherz (Contribution by)What happens when a respected physician dies, visits Hell-then nearly dies not once, but ten times?In this unforgettable memoir, Dr. Robert Treuherz takes readers on a profound and harrowing journey through death, near-death, and the astonishing revelations that followed. Ten 2nd Chances is the true story of one man's repeated brushes with the afterlife-beginning with...

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Report copyright infringementby Francene Gillis (Author)In Where Did i Go? a Memoir Plus by Francene Gillis, the author tells her story of the arduous years and months that followed a tragic accident--a slip and fall on black ice on her way to work as a high school English teacher that caused a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), the symptoms of which lasted many years. Francene shares her story of the uphill battle that ensued in the hunt for the right treatments and providers at a time when...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Treuherz (Author), Elizabeth Ann Atkins (Editor), Claudia Treuherz (Contribution by)What happens when a respected physician dies, visits Hell-then nearly dies not once, but ten times?In this unforgettable memoir, Dr. Robert Treuherz takes readers on a profound and harrowing journey through death, near-death, and the astonishing revelations that followed. Ten 2nd Chances is the true story of one man's repeated brushes with the afterlife-beginning with a s...

Hairless But Fearless: A Story of Alopecia and Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Arron Johnson (Author)"Hairless but Fearless" is a powerful memoir chronicling Arron Johnson's transformative journey with alopecia, an autoimmune condition that leads to complete hair loss. When fifteen-year-old Arron discovers his first bald spot, he has no idea how profoundly it will reshape his identity and purpose.From hiding beneath du-rags and battling insecurity to ultimately embracing his condition confidently, Johnson's story takes readers through the...

Voices of Hope: inspirational stories of deaf children listening and speaking, told by their families

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Report copyright infringementby Estelle Gerrett (Author), Tanya Saunders (Editor)Through their frank personal accounts, thirteen families share the challenges and joy of teaching their profoundly deaf children to listen (with the aid of cochlear implants) and to speak. Each journey is different, reflecting the diversity of deafness, and the families' different cultures and aspirations for their children. The families describe what it was like at the start, when they did not know what the futu...

All Gone: All Gone: A Memoir of My Mother's Dementia. With Refreshments

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Witchel (Author)"Haunting, unflinching and at times unexpectedly hilarious...A powerful affirmation of family bonds." -The New York Times Book Review A daughter's longing love letter to a mother who has slipped beyond reach. Just past seventy, Alex Witchel's smart, adoring, ultracapable mother began to exhibit undeniable signs of dementia. Her smart, adoring, ultracapable daughter reacted as she'd been raised: If something was broken, they would fix it. Bu...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Shemella (Author)Into the Mist is a powerful love story that contains important lessons for general readers as well as caregivers. The compelling narrative carries us through the unexpected ordeal of coping with the worsening signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. No reader will take anything for granted ever again. Lena's decline and Paul's devotion will leave us saddened but inspired as the couple manages to live from one moment of joy to the next. A...

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Report copyright infringementby William Barron (Author)Experience the transformative power of this heart-wrenching true story, Joy in Alzheimer's. Witness how one woman's journey through dementia forever changed her and those around her. This book not only sheds light on the effects of Alzheimer's, but also offers valuable resources and information for those facing similar challenges. - Learn how to navigate the early signs of Alzheimer's and receive a diagnosis with grace and strength.- Disc...

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Report copyright infringementby Judy Mozersky (Author)When Judy Mozersky, a young, beautiful and vivacious university student, suffered a totally incapacitating stroke at the age of nineteen, her plans and dreams were shattered and her life could not have looked grimmer. Unable to move or speak, but with the thinking part of her brain unaffected, Judy was LOCKED IN a body she could no longer control. Yet she defied the predictions of doctors who thought she would never be able to breathe on h...

Lives of the Necromancers - An Account of the Most Eminent Persons in Successive Ages Who Have Claimed for Themselves, or to Whom Has Been Imputed by

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Report copyright infringementby William Godwin (Author)A history of magic and those who have claimed to have supernatural abilities, from biblical references to witchcraft to magic in ancient Rome and Greece. First published in 1834, this volume was written by William Godwin, English philosopher and father of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. The book opens with an introduction suggesting the various roots and origins of different superstitions. Godwin details famous figures in the hi...

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Report copyright infringementby Erica Stern (Author)"An important and beautiful book" -Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You'll Ever KnowA genre-bending expedition into the treacherous, untamed frontier of childbirthAs she prepared to give birth to her first child, Erica Stern envisioned the idyllic experience promised by prenatal classes and diaper commercials. But when unexpected complications arose during labor, she found herself at the threshold of life and death, a liminal...