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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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#1 If you want to be fast after 50, you must be prepared to consider many matters. You must be an athlete all your life, and competition is a big part of who you are. If you have determination, you can do it.
#2 The choices you make every day are important for your health. They are not just about training, but also about lifestyle decisions, big or small. All are important.
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YES, truly yes! In many studies, CBT has been proven to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications, treating a wide range of problems.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us are afraid to admit we need help. People still judge those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other such problems. Mental health problems are real. Mental health problems can...
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A huge majority of people at the end of their lives want to die at home, but only a small number manage to do this. This vital book asks why. Many of us have experienced an elderly loved one coming to the end of their life in a hospital-over-treated, infantilized, and, worst of all, facing a death without dignity. Families are being herded into making decisions that are not to the benefit of the patient. Professor Ken Hillman has worked in intensive...
5) TABOR
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Human nature and all its complexity lend themselves to inspection and introspection. Quick snapshots of the various aspects of the human condition provide food for thought.
A provocative book offering insights on concepts ranging from psychological development and personality disorders to friendship and the loss of potential through failure to act to bring energy to the occasion. The soul's purpose, ageing, and generational gaps the naïve optimism...
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Après «Cap sur la retraite. 25 points de repère pour franchir les transitions» (Flammarion Québec, 2020), Marie-Paule Dessaint revient vous proposer un ouvrage pour savourer pleinement votre retraite, éviter ses pièges et surmonter les difficultés de cette délicate transition de vie. Elle vous y propose une réflexion sur les valeurs qui guident vos comportements et les besoins qui pilotent vos vies: la certitude, la sécurité, les défis,...
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Do you care too much about what other people think and just want to be happy? If you want to feel comfortable in any situation around any person while feeling strong and alive, then keep reading...
Did you know that every year millions of people with empath are misdiagnosed with bipolar, social anxiety and other conditions?
Hundreds of 1000's of people go about their lives thinking they have a problem when really they have a gift.
Are you one of...
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No one has come from a perfect family, where all our feelings were honored and revered. Each of us, in order to learn, grow, and sometimes survive, had to develop a false self. Sometimes this false self can greatly stifle our progress and happiness. We become pleasers, rebels, or caretakers, leaving us afraid, angry, confused, depressed, and unhappy.
Since 1964, Dr. Sterling G. Ellsworth has helped thousands of people identify and receive their missing...
9) Cuando el día llega a su fin: Guía para cuidar a personas con demencia y alzhéimer en etapa terminal
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"¿Qué haría si se tratara de su familiar?", es la pregunta que muchos le hacen al médico que atiende su caso. ¿Cómo decidir por alguien más? ¿Cómo elegir lo mejor en tratamientos médicos, temas financieros, legales y sobre la vida de otra persona?
Cuando el día llega a su fin responde a estos cuestionamientos y acompaña a la familia y a cuidadores detrás de un diagnóstico de alzhéimer u otra enfermedad por demencia. La doctora Kenny...
10) Midlife Crisis
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Learn what to do in a midlife crisis!
Are you curious about whether or not you're in a midlife crisis? And if you are, are you wondering what to do about it? Is it normal? Is it wholesome? Is it lasting? Briefly take a look at this book, and get the answers you deserve!
You will learn:
Don't wait and learn more by downloading to get started today!
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El programa Atención al adulto mayor privado de la libertad en Colombia" se construyó con base en los resultados de una investigación sobre este aspecto particular, realizada en el año 2014, en la que participaron hombres y mujeres de diez Establecimientos de Reclusión del Orden Nacional—ERON—, aportando consideraciones sobre sus condiciones de vida y experiencias en prisión, desde la perspectiva de la adultez mayor. Esto permitió la definición...
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The aging process has historically been, thought of as a time of slowing down, declining, and "running out the clock." By introducing the concept of REJUVENAGING, psychologist Ron Kaiser provides a blueprint for making the aging process an active and exciting one. With seven keys and countless practical strategies, the book draws upon the exciting fields of Positive Psychology and Neuroplasticity to provide guidance for maximizing physical and emotional...
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Do Not Go Quietly is an inspiring call to action and guide to a life of greater meaning, consciousness, and passion for those "who weren't born yesterday"- GenXers, Boomers, and Elders. It also speaks honestly and eloquently to those under 40, who want to better navigate the path ahead and better understand the world for which they will soon be responsible.
It reminds us all, that when we turn away from what we are passionate about, we dim the light...
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Le passage à la retraite n'est pas toujours « un long fleuve tranquille » et les écueils sont souvent nombreux. Appréhendé ou désiré, il doit être réfléchi, contrlé et tout simplement préparé. La vie à la retraite ne suit pas les mêmes principes que la vie professionnelle ; son architecture – et ce sera vous l'architecte – a ses règles spécifiques ; vous ne pourrez les ignorer. Comment faciliter la transition entre le travail...
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L'ultime quête de sens des personnes âgées.
À quoi pensent donc les personnes très, très vieilles, qui donnent parfois l'impression de ne plus rien attendre de la vie ? C'est la question que pose ce livre. L'auteur y propose un regard innovant sur ceux qu'il appelle « les arpenteurs du temps ». Il aborde les thèmes délicats de la solitude, de la mémoire et de l'oubli, du corps et de la tendresse, de l'espace d'intimité, du souhait de...
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"Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale? Morrie Schwartz explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively"--
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Un manual de instrucciones básico para reconquistar principalmente un amor: el amor propio, tu autoestima.
En las páginas de este libro descubrirás un proceso de Autoentrenamiento Personal para mejorar tus relaciones. Principalmente para perfeccionar la relación contigo mismo, ¡la persona más importante de este planeta! Porque ¿quién puede ser feliz con otra gente si no se siente dichoso con la persona que ve en el espejo cada mañana? Ya...
18) Elimina tus pensamientos negativos en 30 días: COACHING para VENCER tu vocecita interior limitante
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Este libro te das principios, prácticas y herramientas para lograr tus sueñas de forma definitiva.
Todos y cada uno de nosotros ha oído alguna vez esa vocecita interior limitante que nos dice «que no podemos», «que no somos capaces», «que no lo lograremos» o cosas parecidas. Posiblemente ese ruido interior sea nuestra mayor barrera y el origen de la mayoría de nuestros fracasos. ¿Cuántas relaciones, negocios y oportunidades habremos...
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We're on this life journey together, so let's share with each other as we strive to become wiser, more complete, women. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a "how to" manual for life? To have a personal, caring mentor to help you think through some of the challenging situations you face? Someone to serve as a guide and resource when you need one? WOMEN'S WISDOM: PASS IT ON!! can fill that role. Kathleen shares her own life experiences, joys and difficulties...
20) 65
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Simply stated, this book is for three types of people:
-People who are age 65 or older
-People who plan to live to be age 65 or older
-People who love someone who is age 65 or older
No matter your age, if you are blessed enough to see tomorrow, you WILL be a day older. Aging is the one thing we all have in common and the product of successful aging is becoming a senior.
The question is, As a prospective or current American senior, how can you be successful...
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