The acclaimed book by Jonathan Mayo, now available in paperback"Reads like a pacey, page-turning, cold war political thriller." Dermot O'LearyThis is the story of JFK's assassination as told from the frontline: it is about the people - from the highest to the lowest - who were caught up in that four-day whirlwind in November 1963.From Dallas nightclub reporter Tony Zoppi, who found himself carrying...

A fascinating look at how MLB teams find diamonds in the roughIn the plainest of terms, baseball scouts are tasked with seeing the future— a distant future, at that. Baseball's long developmental arc leaves room for plenty of twists and turns on the way to The Show. Some prospects shoot like arrows toward their projected potential, while others fizzle out or chart an unexpected course.Joey Votto was a lightly scouted high schooler out of Ontario, Canada. Charlie Blackmon was once coveted f...

Told in a purely chronological style, this fascinating account vividly details the authentic stories of regular people caught up in the historical events of D-Day.June 6, 1944 was a truly historic day, but it was also a day where ordinary people found themselves in extraordinary situations...Lieutenant Norman Poole jumped from a bomber surrounded by two hundred decoy dummy parachutists. French baker Pierre Cardron led British paratroopers to his local church, where he knew ...

The acclaimed book by Jonathan Mayo, now available in paperback"Reads like a pacey, page-turning, cold war political thriller." Dermot O'LearyThis is the story of JFK's assassination as told from the frontline: it is about the people - from the highest to the lowest - who were caught up in that four-day whirlwind in November 1963.From Dallas nightclub reporter Tony Zoppi, who found himself carrying...

In the plainest of terms, baseball scouts are tasked with seeing the future—a distant future, at that. Baseball's long developmental arc leaves room for plenty of twists and turns on the way to The Show. Some prospects shoot like arrows toward their projected potential, while others fizzle out or chart an unexpected course.Joey Votto was a lightly scouted high schooler out of Ontario. Charlie Blackmon was once coveted for his left arm more than his offensive potential. Mookie Betts...

On 30th April 1945 Germany is in chaos...Russian troops have reached Berlin. All over the country, people are on the move - concentration camp survivors, Allied PoWs, escaping Nazis - and the civilian population is fast running out of food. The man who orchestrated this nightmare is in his bunker beneath the capital, saying his farewells.This is the gripping story of Hitler's final hours, as seen through the eyes of those who were with him in the bunker; those fighting in the streets of Ge...

Berlino, 30 aprile 1945: entro le quattro del pomeriggio il Führer sarà morto. La cronaca delle ultime ore nel bunker«Durante il mese di gennaio del 1945, Hitler dormiva già nel suo bunker ma continuò a lavorare nelle stanze ancora accessibili della Cancelleria del Reich. Nel primo pomeriggio del 3 febbraio 1945, l’aeronautica statunitense sottopose Berlino a un bombardamento a tappeto, provocando un gigantesco incendio che bruciò per cinque giorni. Da quel momento...

Dementia is a serious health challenge. By some estimates, the number of people living with dementia could triple by 2050.While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, many related types of dementia also affect adults worldwide.Although the diseases that cause dementia have long been considered unrelenting and incurable, there is hope.This book includes information about:• What to expect with typical aging• The earliest signs of abnorma...

Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates expect that number to more than double by 2050. While Alzheimer’s disea...

A reference on preventing, treating, and coping with dementia, from " one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have" ( Publishers Weekly).This book from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offers an update on what experts know about Alzheimer's and related dementias, including the latest research into treatment and prevention, ways to live well with dementia, and recommendations for caregivers. While Alzheimer's disea...

The expertise of Mayo Clinic available to you in this guide to integrative therapiescan help you achieve personal wellness. Discover how techniques and therapies once seen as alternative are being used alongside conventional medicine and howyou can integrate them into your life, too, whether you’re seeking to manage a chronic condition or boost your overall well-being.Inside this book, you’ll read about:• Relaxation techniques that can help keep stress from spiraling o...

El número actual de personas en el mundo que viven con demencia se estima en 50 millones, y podría acercarse a 150 millones para 2050. Se reporta un nuevo caso cada tres segundos.La demencia es un problema serio de salud. En tanto que la enfermedad de Alzheimer es la causa más común de demencia, muchos otros tipos de demencias relacionadas también afectan a los adultos en todo el mundo.Aunque las enfermedades que provocan demencia han sido consideradas desd...