The Sjögren's Handbook is the practical, evidence-based guide that finally answers the real questions people with Sjögren's syndrome ask every day.Dry eyes that burn and blur. Dry mouth that makes eating, speaking, and sleeping difficult. Crushing fatigue that no amount of rest seems to fix. Joint pain, brain fog, and the constant feeling that something is wrong with your body.If you've been newly diagnosed — or still searching for answers after months or years of unexplain...

It's 2 a.m. The left side of your ribs feels like it's on fire. No rash yet—just a burning stripe under your skin that won't stop. You open your phone and type "burning skin one side."If that's you right now, this book was written for you.Shingles is one of the most painful and misunderstood illnesses adults face. One in three people will get it. Most don't realize the first 72 hours change everything.Start treatment early and you can shorten the il...

Have you ever walked out of a conversation feeling like everyone else had a script you never received?You understood the words. You followed the grammar. But somehow the timing, the hints, the tone, the "unspoken rules" all slipped past you. You replay the moment for hours. You wonder why people call you "blunt," "intense," or "hard to read." You leave social events exhausted even when you enjoyed them.If that sounds familiar, this book was written for you....

THE METFORMIN PARADOXWhy Your Diabetes Medication May Be Quietly Sabotaging Your Walks — And a Doctor-Approved Timing FixYou do everything right. You take your Metformin as prescribed. You walk most days. You watch your diet and try to keep your blood sugar steady. Your doctor calls you "compliant."Yet your energy hasn't improved. Your A1c has plateaued. You still hit that afternoon wall where your legs feel heavy and your mind goes foggy.The surpri...

Falls are not inevitable. They are preventable.You've felt the wobble on the stairs. You've watched a friend or neighbor go from independent to hospitalized in a single moment. The fear is real — but the solution is simpler than you think.Fall Prevention for Seniors is the practical, no-nonsense guide that gives you everything you need to stay on your feet and stay in your home. Written for seniors who want to keep their independence and fo...

When a sharp-minded parent suddenly becomes convinced that family members are stealing, poisoning their food, or plotting against them, love alone is not enough.The Causal Cage is the practical guide for adult children, spouses, and caregivers facing late-life paranoia and delusions in an older adult who still seems articulate, observant, and intelligent.Using the simple CLEAR Method (Check medical triggers • Lower environmental threats • Engage em...

Jonathan Ross has a larger than life personality that has captivated radio and TV audiences both young and old. With a cheeky sense of humour and a witty repertoire Jonathan is definitely the nation's treasure.Beginning his media career as a Channel 4 researcher it was not long before Jonathan had paired up with Alan Marke, forming their own production company which launched The Last Resort project and later in 1987 Channel X. Without a host for the new venture Jonathan stepped into the br...

The third edition of the original full-length handbook which caters to the specific needs of work-based learners. Compiled by work-based learning experts, this hands-on guide helps new learners to successfully navigate academia and get the most out of their university experience. Chapters show students how to make the most of learning opportunities at university and at work, and how to move from individual to organisational learning. Real-life case studies, useful tips and reflective activ...

Now available in paperback, William C. Banfield’s acclaimed collection of interviews delves into the lives and work of forty-one Black composers. Each of the profiled artists offers a candid self-portrait that explores areas from training and compositional techniques to working in a exclusive canon that has existed for a very long time. At the same time, Banfield draws on sociology, Western concepts of art and taste, and vernacular musical forms like blues and jazz to provide a frame for t...

What might the world look like in the aftermath of COVID-19?Almost every aspect of society will change after the pandemic, but if we learn lessons then life can be better. Featuring expert authors from across academia and civil society, this book offers ideas that might put us on alternative paths for positive social change.A rapid intervention into current commentary and debate, Life After COVID-19 looks at a wide range of topical issues including the state, co-operation, ...

The Beetle is a horror novel that was published in 1897 and significantly outsold Dracula, which appeared in the same year. A polymorphous Egyptian creature the Beetle seeks revenge on the eminent British politician Paul Lessingham for crimes committed against the disciples of an ancient cult. Although it is less well-known than Dracula to modern readers, The Beetle remains a leading example of the Gothic novel.

Using our favourite Springfield family as a case study, Watching with The Simpsons examines the textual and social role of parody in offering critical commentary on other television programs and genres.Jonathan Gray brings together textual theory, discussions of television and the public sphere, and ideas of parody and comedy. Including primary audience research, it focuses on how The Simpsons has been able to talk back to three of television’s key genres - the si...