Randy, felt alone, didn't' feel like he belonged. At the age of 12, a doctor, in Montreal, delivered news, that, would change how he navigated through life, forever. Shock, shame and anger, turn to, determination, hope and motivation. You see, that day, Randy learned he would be wheelchair bound…DISABLED…Randy would be tested many more times. If anyone had reason to give up and give in, it would be Randy. Yet this book tells a different story. With raw honesty, Randy shares his experience ...

"There is no such thing as a 'natural' disaster," writes Romain Huret in his introduction to this multidisciplinary study of the events surrounding and the legacy of Hurricane Katrina. Though nature produced Katrina's rising waters and destructive winds, a vast array of manmade factors shaped the scope of the storm's impact as well as the local and national response to it. In Hurricane Katrina in Transatlantic Perspective, American and European scholars approach this infamous storm and its...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFor eleven years, Danielle Steel took to the streets with a small team to help the homeless of San Francisco.She worked under cover of darkness distributing food, clothing, bedding, tools, and toiletries to the city’s most vulnerable citizens. She sought no publicity for her efforts and remained anonymous throughout. Now she has chosen to tell her story to bring attention to their plight.I...

We’re all stronger than we think, and we often discover our inner strength and resilience when a problem arises. The 101 empowering stories in this collection will inspire and encourage you to overcome your own challenges.There’s nothing like real stories from real people to inspire you. These empowering and uplifting stories by people who have overcome challenges, solved problems, or changed their lives will help you find your own inner strength, resilience, and r...

This self-help book describes how I've managed to survive and thrive with bipolar disorder for over 25 years. It offers tips on how to pick a good psychiatrist, how to handle depression, anxiety and insomnia, and how to help a loved one who's going through a manic episode. It shares with you the lessons I've learned, sometimes the hard way, over the years and also explores the "good crazy" side of being bipolar--and yes, there are some good sides, believe it or not. Many with this disorder...

Partners With Paws highlights the irreplaceable benefits service dogs provide to the people the help, with heartfelt sentiments from both puppy-raisers and those who have benefited from these amazing creatures.Review: "I have an assistance dog and wrote one of the stories in this book. I always knew how special my dog is and the bond we share. However, when I read this book it made me cry. The stories are so powerful and the dogs are intelligent and selfless. Also outstanding is th...

Whether you are recovering from a traumatic brain injury or supporting someone with a TBI, this collection of 101 inspiring and encouraging stories by others like you will uplift and encourage you on your healing journey.With a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurring every 18.5 seconds in this country - concussions the most common - chances are you have been touched in some way by this experience. TBIs occur due to accidents and sports, and are also common in return...

My daughter throws a temper tantrum every time I ask her to come to the bathroom, why is this happening? How do I start toilet training? These questions are a couple of many that parents have when introducing toilet training. This handbook outlines what we believe to be a successful plan for assisting you in toilet training your child. We go through step by step a plan of action, address issues that may arise and answer typical questions that you have as a parent. Our combined 30 years of ...

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.At just eleven years old, author Shelley Tudin was diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a debilitating disease for which there is no cure. As the disease progressed, Shelley struggled and found some things out of her reachsuch as her love of figure skating and her desire to become a nurse. Even so, she never let the disease prevent her from living life to the fullest.In this memo...

You can turn your child's terrible twos into terrific twos. Tantrums are so common among two-year-olds that parents often expect the "terrible twos." But parents can help their toddlers (and themselves!) avoid the frustrations that lead to tantrums. An experienced educator and parent shares simple tips that can turn the terrible twos into the terrific twos.

The true story of a 26 year old woman who is misdiagnosed with a brain tumor and after seven agonizing days is given the correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The brain tumor diagnosis left me feeling vindicated and relieved! Living with an invisible illness is torturous. Day after day listening to doctors minimalize my fears and dismiss my concerns I spiraled into an self-induced internal beat down withdrawing from family, friends and life itself thinking I was losing my mind. In a str...

Does hypnosis work? This is question that may be pricking your mind. Finally, you never have to ask that question again. This world-class guide reveal update information about hypnosis for anxiety, self-hypnosis and more.