Although attitudes toward the aged and their care are inherent in any society, gerontology itself is a relatively recent field of study and practice. Gerontology and the Construction of Old Age applies the methods of discourse analysis and textual analysis to texts and documents in this newly evolved and eclectic fi eld. Green explores and identifies the literary methods and discursive regularities through which aging and the aged have been made into objects of study and treatment, and whi...

Ever since the fifties, when television became ascendent in American popular culture, it has become commonplace to bemoan its "bad" effects. Little or nothing, however, has been said about its "good" effects. With this observation, Henry Perkinson introduces his provocative and original analysis of television and culture. Rejecting the determinism inherent in most studies of the effects of television ("We are what we watch"), he insists that it is people that actively change culture, media...

The key to unlocking your potential isn't in training harder or doing more sophisticated workouts. It's in thinking better about your training. Think better, train better. Make the Leap provides athletes and coaches a step-by-step guide to thinking more effectively about all aspects of training. It first explains exactly what a Leap Cycle is and why some athletes make a leap while others don't. It then systematically breaks down--via 11 Optimal Training Principles and 4 mental model spotli...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Your digital life is valuable. Protect it before something goes wrong.Every day, we use our phones, computers, email, social media, online banking, and shopping accounts. But the more connected we become, the more opportunities there are for scammers, hackers, and cybercriminals to target us.Cybersecurity Made Simple is a practical, easy-to-understand guide to protecting your privacy, devices, accounts, money, and personal in...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Six friends. One wrong turn. A road designed to make people disappear.What begins as a simple weekend getaway takes a terrifying turn when a road closure sends six friends down an unfamiliar mountain route. At first, the detour seems like nothing more than an inconvenience.Then the signs vanish.Their phones lose signal.Abandoned vehicles begin appearing beside the road.And someone starts hunting them.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.A family holiday. A beautiful house by the sea. A past that was never supposed to find them.Daniel Hart has planned the perfect escape: two weeks in Colombia with his wife, Claire, and their children, Sophie and Noah. No work. No schedules. Just sunshine, a secluded villa overlooking the Caribbean, and time together as a family.But from the moment they arrive, something feels wrong.A stranger watches them at the airpo...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if much of what you’ve been told about getting older is wrong?You’ve heard the warnings: muscle loss is inevitable, heavy weights are dangerous after 50, your metabolism is doomed to slow down, aching joints mean you should exercise less, and building real strength after 60 is almost impossible.It’s time to separate aging facts from aging myths.100 Myths About Aging, Muscle & Strength challenges 100 of the most common ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Six months ago, Ethan Cole lost his wife and daughter in a crash everyone called an accident. Then his daughter’s phone appears at his apartment door.The phone should have been destroyed. Instead, it contains a video recorded minutes before the crash—one that suggests Mara and Lily were being followed. Then Ethan receives a warning: put it back by noon.What begins as a desperate search for answers pulls Ethan back toward Vant...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.101 Real Ways to Use AI to Make Money is a practical guide for anyone who wants to turn today’s AI tools into real skills, services, side hustles, digital products, and business opportunities. No hype, no get-rich-quick promises—just clear, realistic ideas you can actually use.Inside, you’ll discover 101 income opportunities, step-by-step guidance, useful AI tools and platforms, client acquisition strategies, pricing ideas, startup r...

Shi Baba is accidentally trapped in a book called The “Lovely Wife of the CEO,” and she is forced to complete tasks, or else she will return to the beginning of the book! Shi Baba, now known as Chuhan Bai, gets fed up in this cliche romance with a bossy CEO, so she finds herself an ally to help her. And this handsome ally is the most unpredictable character in the entire plot.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if much of what you have been told about supplements is wrong?The supplement world is filled with bold promises, confusing labels, miracle claims, and expensive products that do not always deliver what they suggest.100 Myths About Supplements cuts through the hype and separates fact from fiction.From vitamins and minerals to protein powders, creatine, collagen, probiotics, herbal products, fat burners, omega-3s, and pe...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Your Best Years After 50 is a practical, encouraging guide to building a stronger, healthier, more confident life in the years ahead.Growing older does not mean stepping back from life. It can be the time to improve your strength, protect your health, rebuild confidence, create meaningful routines, and discover a clearer sense of purpose.In this book, Sam Hart shares simple, realistic strategies to help you move better, think more ...