Working from the intriguing hypothesis that Alzheimer's dementia is the result of a renegade protein-beta amyloid-Tanzi and others set out to find the gene responsible for its production. Decoding Darkness takes us deep into the minds and far-flung labs of many a prominent researcher, offering an intimate view of the high stakes of molecular genetics, the revolution that propels it, the obstacles that threaten to derail it, and the families whose lives are so dependent upon it. Tanzi and P...

A castle that breathes. A girl who forgot how to dream. And a secret department that collects everything children lose - including the pieces of themselves.Maisey Bell hates soft play. Sticky floors, screaming toddlers, and tunnels that smell like feet and crisps. But every Saturday, she's stuck at Bounce Kingdom watching her six-year-old brother Theo while their mum works at the bakery next door.Theo insists the castle is alive. Maisey rolls her eyes. Buil...

It's summertime, and Larry the Leaf is learning more every day.Larry and his friend Logan love feeling the warm breeze as children play below their tree. But when a little boy climbs up and gets stuck in the branches, Larry learns that even scared moments can have safe and happy endings.As the days grow hot and bright, Larry's curiosity grows too. He watches butterflies and bees at work, and when he asks whether caterpillars really eat leaves, Logan gently ...

Larry the Leaf and the Four Seasons is a gentle, heartwarming story about a curious little leaf who learns about the changing seasons and the natural cycle of life. As Larry explores where he comes from and why things change, he discovers that growth, letting go, and renewal are all part of something bigger. Perfect for young readers, this beautifully told tale offers comfort, understanding, and a sense of wonder inspired by nature.

Inspired by the idea that quilts can honor and heal, the Quilts of Valor organization is committed to gifting quilts to service members and has awarded over 408,000 quilts to date. To celebrate their mission to "cover military touched by war," All-Star Quilts of Valor shares inspiring quilt patterns from well-known quilters, which you can use to craft your very own patriotic quilt.The second edition of this bestselling volume is revised to include updates about the quilts'...

Within the hushed sanctuary of the Whispering Pines Library, nestled amidst the clamorofcity life, librarian Hollyann Parsons curates a collection far more precious than rare firsteditions. She collects whispered confessions–longing etched on discarded bookmarks,desires scribbled in margins, love notes tucked between pages. With INFJ intuition,Hollyann orchestrates a silent symphony of connection, slipping these fragments ofstrangers’ hearts into the hands of kindred spirits. A worn copy o...

This Cholesterol Busting Guide will put you in control of your cholesterol levels. You will learn the difference between the healthy cholesterol and the bad for your heart cholesterol. Soon you will know exactly which foods to avoid and which foods will lower your cholesterol naturally. You don't have to memorize all this life saving information, it is at your finger tips in a 5 page laminated guide that will last for years. The guide is so durable you can take it shopping with you every t...

Are you overwhelmed by the number of books out there proclaiming to make it easy to eat healthier, only to open that book and realise you need a science degree to understand it? Well, with the "Detox and Cleanse Master Guide: Recipes and Diet for Detox and Cleansing" is here to help! It is easy to be overwhelmed by conflicting advice on what to eat, and how much to eat, and even if you figure that out, then there is when to eat! This comprehensive guide, distills all that information for y...

To many, asylums are a relic of a bygone era. State governments took steps between 1950 and 1990 to minimize the involuntary confinement of people in psychiatric hospitals, and many mental health facilities closed down. Yet, as Anne Parsons reveals, the asylum did not die during deinstitutionalization. Instead, it returned in the modern prison industrial complex as the government shifted to a more punitive, institutional approach to social deviance. Focusing on Pennsylvania, the state that...

Discover the maximum health benefits of apple cider vinegar, a natural detox, antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria .Apple Cider Vinegar can also do wonders for your digestion and your overall health. This pamphlet contains a series of recipes and remedies that are quick, cheap and easy to make. Apple Cider Vinegar can be used to relieve a number of ailments from age spots through to warts. By following the steps shown in the pamphlets, symptoms may be eased. It is alway...

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of books out there proclaiming to make it easy to eat healthier, only to open that book and realise you need a science degree to understand it? Well, with the clean eating guide you will have a four page reference guide containing clear and simple advice on how to make healthy living simple and fun! Packed with cooking ideas and tips, quick and easy recipes, and much more. Fully laminated, it will hold up to the rigours of your shopping bag and it will soo...

This volume embraces the critical turn of new materialism in order to address how creative and social practices allow for the definition of alternative subject positions and to examine how power relations operate at an embodied, relatable level: it proposes to think global but act local. The contributions by scholars and artists offer new ways of engaging and understanding Ireland’s contemporary political, activist and artistic landscape. They open up onto epistemological ways of consideri...