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The silver flash of airplane wings just above the treetops caught her eye. At the same time, her ears were assaulted by the shriek of high-powered jet engines. The creatures, flying in pairs, soon disappeared from sight. The little five year- old girl ran in delight and excitement into the farm house. “Granny, Granny! I just saw two airplanes. They are so beautiful. I could even see the pilot’s face as he turned. I want to fly! Can I Granny? Can I?”

In early June 1860, Abigail enjoyed a peaceful home life in Camanche, Iowa, and Joseph Sund had recently proposed marriage. That changes on June 3, when a tornado rips through town, killing her parents. At the mass funeral for those who perished in the storm, she learns Marty Cranson, with whom Abigail witnessed Joseph having a heated argument, died, but at the hands of a person rather than the tornado.

You are told that the only way to fix the numbers is to take prescription medications, and you exhaust “Dr. Google” in an effort to find ways around taking those meds. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all way to understanding your blood test results. You are unique. Yes, healthy nutrition and exercise are essential, and medications may be necessary. However, there are so many things to take into consideration first when nothing about your health is cookie-cutter.

We all have a story. As each of us walks this journey in life, there are defining moments that shape us and make us who we are. Our stories are unique. No one has the same story to tell. Your story defines the individual you are. This book is for those who are caregivers to someone with dementia.

This isn't your typical school textbook. Critical Thinking for Teens gives you actual useful skills to deal with the daily chaos of being a teenager in the digital age. Whether you're struggling with social media anxiety, trying to form your own opinions, or just tired of making decisions you later regret, this guide speaks your language. No lectures—just straightforward strategies that work in real life.

A young lawyer is summoned to draw up the will of an elderly and infirm woman. She directs that all her property be bequeathed to her sister. At the end of the consultation, the woman dies. When the heir goes missing, it is suspected that the woman's death was not due to natural causes. Further investigation reveals that the woman and her sister were trapped in a reclusive lifestyle by a promise exacted by their uncaring and overbearing father. Each woman had a lover whom she wished to marry, but the unions were frustrated by the demands of the father.

Discover a treasury of wisdom that transcends the ordinary in "101 Original Inspirational Quotes That Make You Think." These original insights are not the echo of popular sentiments, but rather the documentation of the author's unique inspiration, vision and passion. They offer a fresh perspective on leadership, critical thinking, and personal growth.

"There is no set of “directions” for caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia disorder. Each caregiving journey is unique, and will be in a constant state of change as the disease progresses. However, having a start point in preparing for and going along this journey helps to create a lasting partnership with the person you care for, the care team you build along the way, and may come to rely upon throughout the caregiving journey.