When a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia you might step into the new role of carer, helping your relative to remain safe, happy and as independent as possible.In this fully updated and revised edition, Dementia Essentials offers a realistic and reassuring guide to help you and the person affected navigate the complexities of dementia and Alzheimer’s, and face anything that these conditions might place your way.Written by real carers with first-hand experie...

'Changes occur all the time. They can be identifiable and dramatic, or they can emerge imperceptibly, creeping up on you until one day you realise your foundations are less solid than you imagined. At this point in your life you need to find a new path.'Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work.Changing Gear looks at ...

'Changes occur all the time. They can be identifiable and dramatic, or they can emerge imperceptibly, creeping up on you until one day you realise your foundations are less solid than you imagined. At this point in your life you need to find a new path.'Coping with transition can be hard at every stage of life, but it presents unique challenges as we come to the time of our lives when we are facing the end of full-on, full-time work.Changing Gear looks at ...

The majority of music therapy work with children takes place in schools. This book documents the wealth and diversity of work that music therapists are doing in educational settings across the UK. It shows how, in recent years, music therapy has changed and grown as a profession, and it provides an insight into the trends that are emerging in this area in the 21st century.Collating the experiences of a range of music therapists from both mainstream and special education backgrounds...

A gripping tale, beautifully told."My Appalachian Trail is an epic autobiography of love and family, as well as a portrayal of Dale Hall's dedication to Earth's land, water, and wildlife. The author's book is one of respect, honesty, and perseverance—traits which serve him well throughout his storied career, and which showcase a life-long devotion to his Appalachian roots in Harlan County, Kentucky." — Renée Thompson, author of The Plume HunterMy Appal...

Der Datenanalyst Jaxon Hall stößt bei seinem neuen Arbeitgeber Aurum Analytics auf ein unscheinbares Archivkonto mit nächtlichen Zugriffen. Was zunächst wie ein technischer Irrtum wirkt, entpuppt sich bald als präzise getaktete, globale Operation: C3R0. Unterstützt von seiner selbst entwickelten KI LYRA erkennt Hall ein verborgenes Netzwerk aus Schattenkonten, Backdoors und verschlüsselten Datenströmen, ein digitales Metropolis, das tief unter der sichtbaren Oberfläche pulsiert. Im Zentrum...

Supported by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC): a registered charityWhy travel? What motivations underpin the journeys we make? And how can we make decisions that improve our travel experiences?Arguing that the desire to move is a purpose in itself, this book brings together leading experts to provide insights from multiple viewpoints across the sciences, arts and humanities. Together, they examine key travel motivations, including the importance of travel for huma...

They say you can't go back home, but Marin Sinclair never felt she had the right to call the Navajo reservation home, and she certainly never expected that answering a plea for help from a long ago friend would put her life in jeopardy. Dinetah, the Navajo Nation, holds some dark memories for her, but what about her life then would make anyone want to kill her?Sgt. Justin Blue Eyes of the Navajo Nation Police shares a connection with Marin from the past, and he has the same questio...

"A step-by-step approach to increasing your happiness, as well as your profitability and success in business . . . A very provocative concept." —Gerry Myers, author of Targeting the New Professional WomanMost businesses spend far too much of their time and energy struggling to get new customers or hang on to existing ones—even customers who are ultimately more trouble than they're worth. Attracting Perfect Customers

In "Sketch of Handel and Beethoven," Thomas Hanly Ball offers a compelling exploration of the lives and musical contributions of two titans of classical music. The book presents a dual narrative, intertwining biographical sketches with critical analyses of their major works, deftly employing a literary style that balances scholarly rigor with an accessible tone. Ball contextualizes the composers within their respective historical and social frameworks, shedding light on the influences and ...

"How could you give money to someone you’ve never met?"That’s the first question most people ask.For Jan Marshall, life was good. She had worked hard, set herself up well, and was looking for a companion to share her future with. Just as countless thousands around the world do, every day, she turned to online dating.In just a few months, Jan believed she was ‘in love’. She accepted a proposal of marriage, and then sent money - ALL her money - to a professional scamm...

A young woman’s birthday party is disturbed by the vision of a homeless man sleeping under an arrangement of mocking fruit...A late-night text conversation goes awry when a forwarded link to a live feed of gathering walruses doesn’t have its intended effect...A woman hopes a pending announcement to her in-laws will finally give her husband the attention he craves...The stories shortlisted for the 2020 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University demonstr...