This book is all about change, in all of the aspects one can start to create change. A little mouthy, a little in your face, but always with the best of intentions.
Soft Glimmers & Shining Stars is a collection of soulful poetry centered around love, hope and life. It reminds you to be kinder to yourself and gives you the opportunity to reflect. If you want to be moved, inspired, and rejuvenated, all at the same time, this is the book for you. Read it and shine on.
This gripping story of the doctors at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research and the courageous North Dakota family whose rare genetic code is helping to understand our most feared diseases is “excellent, accessible...A science text that reads like a mystery and treats its subjects with humanity and sympathy” (Library Journal, starred review). Every sixty-nine seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Of the top ten killers, it is the only disease for which there is no cure or treatment. For most people, there is nothing that they can do to fight back. But one family is doing all they can. The DeMoe family has the most devastating form of the disease that there is: early onset Alzheimer’s, an inherited genetic mutation that causes the disease in one hundred percent of cases, and has a fifty percent chance of being passed onto the next generation. Of the six DeMoe children whose father had it, five have inherited the gene; the sixth, daughter Karla, has inherited responsibility for all of them. But rather than give up in the face of such news, the DeMoes have agreed to spend their precious, abbreviated years as part of a worldwide study that could utterly change the landscape of Alzheimer’s research and offers the brightest hope for future treatments—and possibly a cure. Drawing from several years of in-depth research with this charming and upbeat family, journalist Niki Kapsambelis tells the story of Alzheimer’s through the humanizing lens of these ordinary people made extraordinary by both their terrible circumstances and their bravery. “A compelling narrative…and an educational and emotional chronicle” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), their tale is intertwined with the dramatic narrative history of the disease, the cutting-edge research that brings us ever closer to a possible cure, and the accounts of the extraordinary doctors spearheading these groundbreaking studies. From the oil fields of North Dakota to the jungles of Colombia, this inspiring race against time redefines courage in the face of this most pervasive and mysterious disease.
2021 Kirkus Prize Finalist • A Kirkus Best Book of 2021 • An SLJ Best Book of 2021 ★ “Exceptionally graceful and delightful” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “A beautiful story of resilience.” School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Meaningful and impactful ” — School Library Connection, starred review From the author of The Deep & Dark Blue comes a tender graphic novel, perfect for our time, that gently explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, healing from tragedy, and hope for a better tomorrow. Struggling with anxiety after witnessing a harrowing instance of gun violence, Manuel Soto copes through photography, using his cell-phone camera to find anchors that keep him grounded. His days are a lonely, latchkey monotony until he's teamed with his classmates, Sebastian and Caysha, for a group project. Sebastian lives on a grass-fed cattle farm outside of town, and Manuel finds solace in the open fields and in the antics of the newborn calf Sebastian is hand-raising. As Manuel aides his new friends in their preparations for the local county fair, he learns to open up, confronts his deepest fears, and even finds first love. This title will be simultaneously available in paperback.
In The Stuff of Hollywood, the camera is both a witness of truths and an instrument capturing the line between real and engineered violence. The Stuff of Hollywood is a meditation on the pervasiveness of violence in America. In this book-length poem, Niki Herd relies on various modes—images, prose, lyric and documentary poems—to reflect upon the quotidian nature of gun culture, police killings, and political unrest. A busy Waffle House, a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, inside an Uber on a Chicago street, readers are placed in various “film” locations and watch as America becomes a character in its own absurd movie. In one section, excerpted language from the continuity script of D.W. Griffith’s 1915 The Birth of a Nation is juxtaposed with text from the January 6 congressional hearings, suggesting a fragile line between real and engineered brutality. Herd interrogates empire and the ways in which violence is consumed and normalized. The Stuff of Hollywood is an elegy for a country that never existed beyond the screen.
Helena is an au pair in Paris, discovering the city and looking after two privileged and beautiful little girls: Sophie and Matilde. ut the longer Helena works for the family, the more the attraction between herself and the twins' father grows. Determined to keep her job, Helena fights her feelings, but the girls seem to know and become increasingly manipulative. Anxious and on edge, Helena is disturbed by the twins' doll's house, an exact replica of their family home - and everyone inside it. When the Dolls are put in strange places and odd things start to happen in the house, seemingly beyond anyone's control, Helena is petrified. And the twins watch and wait... A terrifying and bewitching thriller that will haunt you well past the last page. A short story.
Discover fun science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects inspired by Moana. Make beautiful glowing water, help Hei Hei reach a treat, build a drum and play a beat, and so much more! Projects include supporting photos and step-by-step instructions. STEAM Takeaway features provide additional curricular connections to these maker projects.
Beginning with infertility and one couple’s struggle with building their family, Stretch-mark My Heart dives headlong into the fragmented world of the US foster care system. Following the adoption journey of Matt and Niki Tschirgi (pronounced Sure-Gee), this book lays the groundwork from start to finish regarding what it takes to have a child permanently placed in your home for adoption. Through fostering, private adoption, open adoption, and foster-to-adopt, Niki recounts the lonely and grievous road of infertility, her and her husband’s decision-making process to choose adoption, the hard work and perseverance to get licensed to be foster parents, and the finalization of six adoptions. Discover how the Tschirgis became a blended family over the course of six years and doubled their family size while moving from Washington to Texas. Stretch-mark My Heart will immerse you in the complicated process of accepting and loving into your home children who were born out of trauma, abuse, and neglect. See how each child was uniquely meant to be a part of this family. Travel along this bumpy yet inspiring road and explore many facets of adoption, including sibling-group, multiracial, infant, and older-child adoption. Although heartbreak, trials, and the unknown are present throughout this book, triumph, miracles, unconditional love, and belonging overshadow the pain and loss of infertility, as well as the brokenness inherent in being a child in foster care. Stretch-mark My Heart will help you understand the intricate and detailed plan that God had for a family to be built together by the power of choice… the choice of adoption.
Host a vibrant celebration for all your friends! Make fun decorations, party favors, and treats inspired by Disney's The Princess and the Frog to transport your guests to beautiful New Orleans. As you plan, get tips on working hard to achieve your goals, discover how to be a good host just like Tiana, and learn facts about New Orleans. Celebrate with jazzy style!
UNPAVED ROAD is about an Iranian woman named Niki and her real-life story about living through the Islamic Revolution in Iran. With political tension building, and the mindset of the people shifting, Niki chooses to go against the system as well as her protective family and stand up for herself. After falling for a wanted journalist, Niki decides to follow her heart as she is forced to escape the country with him in order to save their lives. This book recalls all of the action, romance, and deception that ensues on her journey. Shes determined to find a way to safety by traveling through an underground network of people across many borders. She has to quickly figure out if she can trust anybody, including the man shes with. This is a true life or death story that will keep you guessing what happens next.
STEAM concepts come to life with crafts and activities inspired by Big Hero 6. Projects include supporting photos and step-by-step instructions. STEAM Takeaway features provide additional curricular connections to these maker projects.
The Mental Intruder By: Dr. Niki Karavasilis Many people have a tendency to ignore or exclude from their lives people who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. They only include people who are suitable to their own lifestyle. This, after all, is the social norm. However, have you ever thought what it is like to be taken over by Alzheimer’s? When we pause and think about the above questions and try to find answers that cannot be found, we can begin to understand the distorted world of Alzheimer’s victims—their experiences, and their feelings in their isolated world. Only then, can we relate better to their environment. Only then, we can understand the difficulties that are facing them daily, as they strive to show others that they are still normal people. By reading Dr. Niki Karavasilis’ book, The Mental Intruder, you will begin to understand the experiences of one person, Soula, her dearest friend, who taught her so much about her disease before she entered in her own world of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Karavasilis, too, was very ignorant of people with Alzheimer’s and ignored them. Dr. Karavasilis wrote this book to learn about Alzheimer’s and to inform others about this fast-growing disease. She would also like to inform others that the stigma attached to this disease is unjust. We have stigmatized this disease as something bad and overpowering. It is a disease that is growing very fast in all the corners of the world. The clinical symptoms of Alzheimer’s are apparent, but the cure is a long way from being discovered. For now, the only thing that we can do is to wait and show compassion and love to the persons who have Alzheimer’s and give support to the caregiver. Will the scientists find the cure for this horrific disease? Nobody knows, but there is hope.
Presence & I is a guide to mastering the journey of life. It helps the readers create a beautiful life and meaningful relationships. The book presents life as a dance between the Presence and self. Each moment of life is a step in that dance. We are all here to ultimately discover the Presence. That is the purpose of each soul. We are all making our way towards the Presence through each life experience. How we nagivate life and its moments determines if we move closer to the Presence or away from it. The book guides the readers towards the Presence by showing the roadmap to choosing higher consciousness in everyday life. This is an interactive book with guided meditations, reflections and stories that make the content very easy to follow. The language is very simple, clear and the practices are easy to apply. Presence & I is a journey into your Higher Self and a higher destiny.
The Grace and Kindness of Words seeks to aid in the rediscovery of the beauty and magic of words. Every word tells a special story. For the love of wordsif this resonates in your heart, then this book is for you. If I, Niki Nicoletti, were president of the world, I would pass one law. Each day, every global citizen would be required to daydream for a minimum of twenty minutes. No cell phones allowed. No work allowed. No responsibilities. This would be time spent imagining what life would be like if you lived on a houseboat, or owned the red farmhouse you passed each day on your way to work. A simple life filled with stories created by your imagination. Finding joy in the simple things like receiving a special love note or being kissed for the first time can ensure that you laugh. And when you laugh, you are reminded that Life Always Unleashes Great Humans.
Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude? Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life: Daily rituals Creating a comfortable home Nature and friluftsliv (open-air life) Meal times and fika (coffee breaks) Adapting to the seasons Celebrations with family and friends From relishing a quiet moment of comfort to enjoying the beauty of nature or even just reveling in the deliciousness of a favorite snack, you too can do like the Swedes and open your eyes to all of life’s pleasures, no matter how simple. Niki Brantmark, founder of the popular blog My Scandinavian Home, offers easy-to-follow how-to’s, practical lists of tips and tricks, and unique insights into the most fascinating aspects of Swedish culture, from morning dips to Christmas crafting. Njuta is the ultimate guide to rejoicing in the moment, anytime and anywhere.
The daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Sonia Sotomayor won scholarships to Princeton and Yale before launching her impressive legal career. Follow Sotomayor's journey from the Bronx to the Supreme Court.
Venture into enchanted lands with a Belle-inspired party. Readers learn to make environmentally-friendly party crafts, and educational sidebars emphasize the importance of inviting everyone to be your guest"--
Set in the South African Karoo, this tale of a young girl who has difficulty learning to read conveys the power and magic of a good book and the joy of having a good friend to share it with. Full color.
Make a splash with a party adventure inspired by Ariel. Plan a Little Mermaid party filled with under the sea decorations, fun games, mermaid treats, and more. You'll also learn how to be a great party host, get ideas on how to make your party Earth friendly, and explore more about other cultures. What a perfect reason to celebrate!
Serena Williams is one of the world's greatest tennis players. She also designs clothing, invests in startups, and raises her daughter. Learn how the superstar does it all and still finds time to help others"--
No one gets to skip the tough stuff and when life threatens to drown us we're left gasping for air, merely surviving a life we never ordered. Niki Hardy has been there, screaming, "God, is this it? Where's the abundant life you promised? Are you even listening?" Life might not be fair, but through loss, grief, and cancer, Niki discovered life doesn't have to be pain-free to be full. With sensitivity and without Christianese or stock answers she invites women to replace the lies they believe about themselves and God with sound biblical teaching and his unwavering promises. Through 7 practical steps, with hands-on questions, actions, and prayers, she equips readers to grasp the full life Jesus came to give them, right where they are. No matter how broken a life might seem, the abundant life Jesus promised is available--now and always. Let Niki show you the way.
Authors William Gerin, Christine Kapelewski, and Niki L. Page are here to help you secure NIH funding for your research! Writing the NIH Grant Proposal, Third Edition offers hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a federal grant application. Acting as a virtual mentor, this book provides systematic guidance for every step of the NIH application process, including the administrative details, developing and managing collaborative relationships, budgeting, and building a research team. Helpful hints along the way provide tips from researchers who have received grants themselves. New to this Edition: Much more user-friendly in response to the updated NIH website Covers the new Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST) online submission form for both single and multiple projects Revamped advice on substantive sections of the proposal to address lowered page allowance Coverage of the new scoring system and reviewer reporting system Coverage of the usage and submission of the new SF 424 forms
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