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Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The latest installment in the Executive FUNction series follows Braden as he learns the importance of self-monitoring and some good strategies to help him slow down, recognize (and prevent!) mistakes, and stay on track.--Publisher.
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English
Description
"Every footstep you take towards Joy is a radical act of Justice that defies the oppressive weight of your pain. Every decision to invite in hope or gratitude, even while still living with fear or rage, creates a powerful change in your biochemistry. You and only you choose which neurochemical will take strongest hold in your brain and heart; you choose what story your cells will hear. Many of us talk about trauma-indeed, have experienced real trauma,...
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Language
English
Description
"A behind-the-scenes look at how digital surveillance is affecting the trucking way of lifeLong-haul truckers are the backbone of the American economy, transporting goods under grueling conditions and immense economic pressure. Truckers have long valued the day-to-day independence of their work, sharing a strong occupational identity rooted in a tradition of autonomy. Yet these workers increasingly find themselves under many watchful eyes. Data Driven...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"As the planet warms, winter is shrinking. In the last fifty years, the Northern Hemisphere lost a million square miles of spring snowpack and in the US alone, snow cover has been reduced by 15-30%. On average, winter has shrunk by a month in most northern latitudes. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere's snow line to track the scope of this...
Author
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Blake stumbles from one mishap to another because of a complete lack of concentration. Can using hands-on tools and manipulatives, including squishy erasers, stress balls and glove taps, strengthen his concentration muscles and help him keep his focus?--Publisher.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Knowing which health checks and tests to get when can prevent illness and problems, and even save your life. This easy-to-use guide explains all the common health tests so that you can understand and manage your well-being. When you've had a physical, how often do you understand what the results really mean for your health and your lifestyle? You've probably heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what does that mean? And what can you...
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you or a loved one are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book is a practical manual for learning the ins and outs of the disease--why it develops, how it affects your body, how it's treated, and what you can do to live well in spite of it. Each chapter delves into specific topics like how to monitor your blood sugar, how to incorporate healthy eating and exercise to lose weight, how to stay active and...
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Publisher
Ilex, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Starting immediately with "The Stuff They Don't Tell You, " the Smart Smart Home Handbook is a book designed to save its readers time and money, while still opening the possibilities of smart tech (from lighting to robot lawnmowers). It does this by explaining a little about the underlying technologies in human terms, before moving on to look them one by one. The book also shares some experiences of families who have installed tech you might be considering,...
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Series
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Parenting is a delicate dance. One of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing when to let your child struggle, in order to learn and grow, and when to intervene. In this book, child development experts Wendy L. Moss, PhD, and Donald A. Moses, MD, examine the key skills parents need to help their kids emerge as confident, and capable adults. Throughout this book, parents will discover ways to build their child's confidence, decision making abilities,...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The iPad can do almost anything: entertain you, help you stay in touch with the world, boost your productivity, and more. If you have lots of life experience but are a little less tech savvy, iPad For Seniors For Dummies is here to help you make the most of your wireless device.
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Provides instruction for seniors on using the iPhone, including how to make and receive calls, use email and social media, browse the web, play games, listen to music and podcasts, work with reminders and notifications, and read e-books.
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"In these days when projects seem to be bigger and more challenging than ever before, you need to make sure tasks stay on track, meet the budget, and keep everyone in the loop. Enter Project Management For Dummies. This friendly guide starts with the basics of project management and walks you through the different aspects of leading a project to a successful finish. After you've navigated your way through a couple of projects, you'll have the confidence...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"IPhone For Seniors For Dummies is a no-nonsense manual for making the most of the latest iPhone models. You'll learn how to navigate your device's software and customize its settings for your needs. Plow through the basics like making calls, sending text messages, checking your e-mail, using FaceTime, tracking your health, and beyond. The step-by-step instructions are right here. With the help of this clear and accessible Dummies guide, you'll set...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"This is a fluff-free guide to getting started with the latest Apple iPhone models. iPhone for Seniors for Dummies helps you FaceTime with grandkids, reconnect with old friends through social media, or just use the darn thing to make a phone call. Learn your way around your new smartphone and discover all the things it can do for you. It's a phone, it's a camera, it's a calculator, it's a dictionary and translator--it's pretty neat, actually. Let...
18) Install your own solar panels: designing and installing a photovoltaic system to power your home
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This fully illustrated step-by-step guide provides the essential advice you need to successfully install your own solar array. And by doing it yourself, you'll recoup your initial investment faster than ever. Solar professional Joseph Burdick and veteran builder Philip Schmidt take you all the way from assessing your site, designing your system, and getting a permit to shopping for parts and installing the modules. You'll use the same thorough process...
19) Masked prey
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Series
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English
Description
"The daughter of a U.S. Senator is monitoring her social media presence when she finds a picture of herself on a strange blog. And there are other pictures... of the children of other influential Washington politicians, walking or standing outside their schools, each identified by name. Surrounding the photos are texts of vicious political rants from a motley variety of extremist groups. It's obviously alarming--there's an unstated but deadly threat...
20) Transcription
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English
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In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers, she discovers the work to be by turns both tedious and terrifying. But after the war has ended, she presumes the events of those years have been relegated to the past forever. Ten years later, now a radio producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly...
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