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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 22
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English
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The sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save both humanity and the earth, Ryland Grace is hurtled into the depths of space when he must conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.
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When Midwestern movie house owner Virgil Wander's car flies off the road into icy Lake Superior he survives, but his language and memory are altered and he emerges into a world no longer familiar to him. Virgil begins to piece together his personal history and the lore of his broken town, with the help of a cast of affable and curious locals. Into this community returns a prodigal son, Adam Leer, who may hold the key to reviving their town. -- adapted...
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ABC Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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You won't forget this book! THE MEMORY BOOK is packed with useful information and practical strategies to help keep your memory in tip-top shape. There's nothing more frustrating than your memory letting you down. Perhaps you forget what you meant to do the minute you get up to do it, or you bump into your neighbours at the shops and you can't remember their names, or you can't think of a word that's on the tip of your tongue. Many of us worry it's...
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A riveting memoir, Making Bipolar Lemonade, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears...
6) High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's
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Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"From a Harvard- and Yale- trained neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's in five steps. American adults fear Alzheimer℗£s more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realize there is no genetic cause for 99 percent of Alzheimer℗£s cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle...
7) Cuando el día llega a su fin: Guía para cuidar a personas con demencia y alzhéimer en etapa terminal
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Español
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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...
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Was it something that happened in the past? Suddenly without warning, Carol shuts herself away from husband, family and friends. She makes no explanation, she says nothing to anyone. One day she simply does not get out of her bed. To her husband Mark she is civil but distant.
Inexplicably she is heard talking to herself. She seems gripped by some strange ennui that is increasingly gaining hold over her.
It started the day she screamed for help —...
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Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Critically-acclaimed author Katherine Reay's latest love letter to Jane Austen. Mary Davies finds safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues-particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary's estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer, offers her a two-week stay in a gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that...
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English
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Would you like to enjoy the benefits of having a better memory?Having a great memory can help you to achieve success in school as well in your career and in life overall. A good memory can make it easier for you to learn faster as well as make more money.It is often thought that some people are simply born with a good memory, but that is not at all the case. If you are committed to improving your memory and you are willing to make some changes in...
11) Mastering Memory and Learning: A Guide for Senior Adults: Unlocking Cognitive Vitality: Advanced
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English
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Mastering Memory and Learning: A Guide for Senior AdultsUnlocking Cognitive Vitality: Advanced Memory and Learning Techniques for Elderly CitizensThis book provides detailed content which expands on each lesson within the five modules, offering a comprehensive guide for senior adults seeking to:• Understand ageing and memory,• enhance your learning skills,• prioritise cognitive health, and senior skills development• leverage the latest...
12) Blank Canvas: The Amazing Story of a Woman Who Awoke from a Coma to a Life She Couldn't Remember
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When Marcy Gregg awoke from a coma, 13 years had vanished from her memory.
She was 30 years old; she thought she was still 17. She didn't recognize the man who introduced himself as her husband. She stared at pictures of the three children they said were hers, trying desperately to remember them, but her mind was blank.
Terrified and confused, Marcy did the only thing she could think of: she faked it. She told the doctors she was starting to remember...
13) Emdr Toolbox A Powerful StrategyOf Self Through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing The
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English
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Eye MovementDesensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.During EMDR therapy sessions, your live traumatic or triggering experiences in brief doses while the therapist directs your eye movements.EMDR is effective because recalling distressing events...
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Park Row Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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A woman with amnesia stirs up trouble for an English village and its residents in this psychological thriller by the bestselling author of Find Me.
Who can you trust if you don't know who you are?
She arrives at the train station only to realize her bag had been stolen-her passport, credit cards, laptop, house key now all gone. And even more disturbing, when she goes to report the incident, she can't recall her own name. All she has on her is...
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Skyhorse Publishing / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"A discussion, in everyday language, of the things--including foods--that can help reduce the risk of dementia along with enticing and achievable recipes." -- The Dementia Network The increase of the average lifespan is a triumph of modern medicine. On average, we can expect to live ten or twenty years longer than our grandparents' generation. These extra years are a wonderful bonus, but also impose unprecedented challenges to our bodies and brains....
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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A captivating contemporary novel about first love, second chances, and the power of memory, by the author of Between Us and the Moon, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Katie Cotugno. One year ago, Penny Berne was the star of her high school.
17) Accelerated Learning: An Effective Practical Guide on How to Easily Learn Any Skill or Subject, Impr
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English
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Do you find learning hard? Do you struggle with poor memory, distractions, and interruptions, consumed by procrastination and wandering mind? Do you ever wish you could get really good at something quickly, smoothly and effortlessly? If you answered YES to any of those questions then you need to read this book The human brain is a powerful tool that we often underestimate. Whether you're looking to study more effectively and raise your GPA, learn...
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder. It's not a choice. Not
everyone has it, although more individuals are being diagnosed with it daily. ADHD can be
extremely difficult to manage when you don't have the right tools, understanding of your own
mind, or proper guidance. ADHD can leave you feeling powerless, stuck, and chaotic. But it
doesn't have to be this way. There are steps you can take to live a more controlled,...
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English
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Learn How to Improve Your Memory With These Simple Tricks & Tips
You're going to learn how our memory works, why we forget things, and ten proven ways to boost your memory, as well as ten pieces of advice regarding "brain food," or food that assists our brain, which in turn helps our mind remain focused, healthy, and recall.
The fact is that we all have memory problems. Whether you are a student attempting to memorize facts for a crucial test, a...
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English
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Embark on a transformative journey with "Exam Excellence Unleashed," a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted to redefine your approach to academic success. This book is not just about acing exams; it's a blueprint for unleashing your full potential and achieving full marks through a holistic and strategic approach."Exam Excellence Unleashed" is more than a guide; it's a companion on your educational voyage. Written with clarity and enriched with...
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