A healthcare worker recounts her eye-opening experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer's—and the innovative communication method she discovered.Our society is buckling under the demands of Alzheimer's disease and dementia care, but public health professional Laura Anthony discovered an innovative new approach to communicating with dementia sufferers. In The Most Important Lesson, Anthony brings you on her real-life journey as she cares for her mother...

When she opens her eyes, Elizabeth finds herself in a hospital, unable to remember her own name. The nurse pulls out a movie magazine and realizes that Elizabeth is this massive actress, but when Elizabeth looks, she can't believe that the gaudy woman she's looking at is her. Her fiancée, Kurt, comes to see her in the hotel, but he coldly exclaims, “You can cut the act now, Elizabeth”. Why does he hate her? Apparently, he's this manly, sexy, multimillionaire who is said to be the most elig...

Sophia’s boss is set to be the next company chairman, and she has a dream—to marry him! Yet she has never even seen his face. His sexy voice, his ambitious personality and, of course, his money make Michael the perfect man by Sophia’s estimation. Then the company’s handsome mail boy catches her eye and, despite all her plans, she kisses him! But can Sophia overcome her mother’s disapproval at her choice of partner? And what will happen when she finds out Mike’s true nature?

Cuando el detective Truman West acudió en auxilio de aquella mujer, no pudo dar crédito a sus ojos. La gordita adolescente Katie Prentiss se había convertido en una mujer sumamente atractiva. Lo que la convertía en la candidata perfecta para ayudarlo en su investigación. Katie insistía en que le debía un favor, y Truman necesitaba una esposa durante cuarenta y ocho horas.Sin embargo, no había esperado la facilidad con que Katie asumió su papel... en todos los sentidos. Tampoco habí...

In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this “heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately uplifting” (Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House) novel inspired by a little-known true story.Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her ho...

When she opens her eyes, Elizabeth finds herself in a hospital, unable to remember her own name. The nurse pulls out a movie magazine and realizes that Elizabeth is this massive actress, but when Elizabeth looks, she can't believe that the gaudy woman she's looking at is her. Her fiancée, Kurt, comes to see her in the hotel, but he coldly exclaims, “You can cut the act now, Elizabeth”. Why does he hate her? Apparently, he's this manly, sexy, multimillionaire who is said to be the most elig...

Sophia’s boss is set to be the next company chairman, and she has a dream—to marry him! Yet she has never even seen his face. His sexy voice, his ambitious personality and, of course, his money make Michael the perfect man by Sophia’s estimation. Then the company’s handsome mail boy catches her eye and, despite all her plans, she kisses him! But can Sophia overcome her mother’s disapproval at her choice of partner? And what will happen when she finds out Mike’s true nature?

What is the best type of fish to use for a curry or stir-fry or to cook on the barbecue? What should we look for when buying fresh fillets at the supermarket or fishmonger? What are the foolproof techniques for shucking oysters and peeling prawns?Anthony Yotis and Laura di Florio Yotis know good seafood, and they know how to make it more accessible for home cooks. Anthony is the son of fishmonger Konstantinos Yotis, who ran a legendary seafood stall at Footscray's wholesal...

This volume explores the intricate relationships that the universe of Frank Herbert's Dune portrays between faith, prophecy, and spirituality.The Dune universe is a large and complex place where social, political, and cultural structures are intricately interwoven with religious, theological, and philosophical ideas. From the syncretism of the Ecumenical Translation Project and the Orange Catholic Bible, through to the messianic aspirations of the Bene Gesserit, an...

Tras el éxito de la serie «Magpie Murders», la adaptación audiovisual de Un asesinato brillante, llega El crimen de la habitación 12, un desafío para aficionados a investigaciones detectivescas que demuestra nuevamente la maestría de Anthony Horowitz.Susan Ryeland, insatisfecha con su nueva vida en Creta, echa de menos Londres. Un día, recibe la visita de Lawrence y Pauline Treherne, propietarios de Branlow Hall, un lujoso hotel en Inglaterra. El ...

A groundbreaking volume that represents the first examination of cultural production amongst Italian prisoners of warCaptivity and Creativity explores the artistic and material production by Italian prisoners of war (POWs) and some civilian internees who were captured by the Western Allies in 1940–43 and detained in prison camps scattered across Africa, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States during World War II. Twelve chapters discuss...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Scandinavia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from hiking Sweden's spectacular Kungsleden, to channelling Shakespeare at Hamlet's old haunt Kronborg Slot in Denmark, and exploring an oasis of cool cafes in Stockholm's Södermalm.Build a trip to remember with Lonely ...