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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial, legal, and technological complexities of dementia caregiving? You're not alone. Millions of families struggle to balance the emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. "Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving" is your essential guide to navigating this challenging journey with confidence and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource provides expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help you: Secure your loved one's financial future: Discover key resources, ...

She’s the ordinary daughter of a low-country cattleman. Trapped in the heart of a brutal wilderness, will she sow the seeds of a lasting legacy? South Carolina, 1827. Mary Adeline Walker is scared. Happy living in the middle of a big extended family, the sharp-eared seven-year-old can’t understand why her father and uncles are discussing moving to the dangerous Florida Territory. But though the independent girl is a quick learner, she worries the proposed fresh start won’t survive the treacherous trip to America’s newest land. Arriving in Jefferson County during 1829’s harsh ...

What was the starting point of Christianity? Was it in a little town in Bethlehem, just as the lyrics of our favorite Christmas songs contend? In truth, in the earliest days of Christianity, when Peter and Paul first set out to preach the gospel, the belief systems of early Christians were viewed as merely a new sect of Judaism.

Unlock the Mysteries of Early Christian Heresies Are you fascinated by the early roots of Christian thought? Do you want to delve into the controversies that shaped the foundations of the Church? Look no further. "Early Christian Heresies: A Beginner's Guide" is your gateway to understanding the revolutionary ideas that challenged early Christianity. This compelling volume combines three essential guides into one comprehensive book: Marcionism: A Beginner's Guide Arianism: A Beginner's Guide Pelagianism: A Beginner's Guide Imagine exploring the provocative beliefs that rejected the Old ...

In 1779, Shawnees from Chillicothe, a community in the Ohio country, told the British, "We have always been the frontier." Their statement challenges an oft-held belief that American Indians derive their unique identities from longstanding ties to native lands. By tracking Shawnee people and migrations from 1400 to 1754, Stephen Warren illustrates how Shawnees made a life for themselves at the crossroads of empires and competing tribes, embracing mobility and often moving willingly toward violent borderlands.

In an accessible format that contains audio and video clips, along with classroom anecdotes and model conversations, Zucker and Cabell show why Strive-for-Five conversations are important and how teachers can use them to engage children and develop their language comprehension.

In 1765, Michael Fallon, an Irishman on the run from brutal English overlords, makes his way to Charleston, South Carolina, as an indentured servant. Bound over to Thomas Carver, a successful merchant, he quickly shows a knack for trade—and a disturbing attraction to Carver's beautiful, sensual daughter, Elizabeth. With luck and intelligence—and not without bloodshed—he rises into the rice-planting aristocracy of the Carolina Lowcountry, where a frontier spirit pulses beneath the superficial trappings of an agrarian society that is heading rapidly toward revolution.

This book provides readers new to Augustine with an introduction to five thought-provoking passages in the Confessions. Readers already familiar with Augustine will delight in revisiting these same passages and considering them more deeply. The author, Oswald Sobrino, holds an M.A. in Theology from a Catholic seminary, among other degrees (including a J.D.), and has studied Latin, ancient Greek, classical Hebrew, biblical Aramaic, Syriac, and French at the University of Michigan. The following "study" or "reflection" questions reflect some of the main themes of the book: 1. The Gospel calls...

It was in the Spring of 1851 when the letter from the Western Territories arrived on the doorsteps of Rafe McCade’s cabin in central Kentucky. The letter was from Rafe’s brother, Colin, asking him to leave his worn-out Kentucky farm and bring his family to join him in the Rocky Mountains where the land is free, the valleys are green and the Ponderosa pines are tall and majestic. Rafe and his wife Dora are captivated as they read Colin’s letter and in just a few short weeks they set off with their thirteen-year-old son in a covered wagon to St. Louis where they will pick up the Sante ...

A Western novel set in the mountain desert of Carmichael during the early 20th century. In the rugged landscape of Carmichael, a fictional town scarred by violence and honor, Michael Marshall’s battle for identity is just beginning. Trapped between his uncle Quentin’s rigid expectations and the bloodied legacy of masculinity, Michael's world descends into chaos when an encounter with local roughneck Cliff Simon leads to a deadly act of self-defense. As he grapples with his own nature and the consequences of his actions, Michael embarks on a flight for survival and self-discovery that ...

A historical adventure book set in the coastal areas of Cornwall, the West Indies, and the Atlantic Ocean in the early 19th century.Swept Away is a historical adventure novel set primarily along the coast of Cornwall, England, extending to locations such as the West Indies and the vast Atlantic Ocean. The narrative begins with a picturesque autumn afternoon by the Cornish coast, where families and friends enjoy a lively picnic. Amidst the revelry, young midshipman Harry Merryweather makes a dramatic entrance, climbing down a steep cliff and entertaining his friends with tales of naval ...

Modernity developed only in the West - in Europe and North America. Nowhere else did science and democracy arise; nowhere else was slavery outlawed. Only Westerners invented chimneys, musical scores, telescopes, eyeglasses, pianos, electric lights, aspirin, and soap. The question is, why? Unfortunately, that question has become so politically incorrect that most scholars avoid it. But acclaimed author Rodney Stark provides the answers in this sweeping new look at Western civilization.

Imagine a life where Monday morning doesn't fill you with dread. A life where your finances aren't a source of stress, but a springboard for your dreams. This isn't just a fantasy. It's financial independence, and Escape the Rat Race: A Beginner's Guide to Financial Independence & Side Hustles is your invitation to build it. Forget complicated jargon and overwhelming advice; this book simplifies the path to freedom, making it achievable for anyone willing to take the first step. Through clear, actionable chapters, you will discover how to: Gain crystal clarity on your financial situation ...

It started with strange behavior—a hostile outburst here, a peculiar lapse of memory there. Then it became violent. The beautiful, vivacious Carmen Moffett was behaving in ways her husband Pat could not understand. Their marriage had been a long love affair. Together, they raised five beautiful children in Great Neck, New York, and were looking forward to planning their retirement together. Then came the outbursts, both verbal and physical, and the forgetting.

Protozoa is a word from biology via the Greek, meaning "first animals". These short stories were indeed among the first life spontaneously generated in Lois McMaster Bujold's nascent writing career. Along with an introduction by the author, this collection features the short stories "Barter", "Garage Sale", "The Hole Truth", "Dreamweaver's Dilemma", and "Aftermaths".

China is growing increasingly bellicose. From massive practice runs for an invasion of Taiwan, to deadly encroachments on the sovereign territorial waters of the Philippines, to reckless encounters at sea and in the air aimed to intimidate American and Japanese forces operating in international waters and air space, it seems war might erupt at any moment. For decades China has been "hiding its strength and biding its time" as former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping counseled. No longer. Under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the People's Republic of China has engaged in a massive naval, air...

This book was created by a pediatric physical therapist to describe the basic milestones in each of the five areas of development from birth to twelve months, along with strategies to help your baby achieve these milestones. The areas of development include motor skills (both fine and gross motor), adaptive or self-help skills, cognitive skills, communication skills, and social skills. The motor area is defined in greater detail, but all areas are described and activities and ideas on how to help your baby develop these skills are outlined in simple terms. This book is appropriate for ...

This book was revamped and updated in March 2020 and expanded to twice its size. Remote Work and Cheap RV Living is my journey as a solo woman, of working remote, traveling and living full-time in an RV while preparing for early retirement.I decided to write this book to share my journey, experience and knowledge with others who may be considering working remote, buying an RV and hitting the open road or retiring early. I share with you my actual expenses for the past 3 years.This is all about my journey of working different remote jobs since 2011, researching the RV lifestyle, downsizing ...

A classic English murder fiction novel set in the rural village of Peakshire during the early 1920s. Step into the mysterious world of Bellingham, a seemingly serene country village where quiet lanes and picturesque countryside hide dark secrets and twisted plots. Follow Dennis Skubal, a keen criminologist and writer, as he unravels the chilling web of deceit surrounding the sudden and brutal murder of Sir Marcus Alexander. *Dark Waters* unfolds in the hauntingly beautiful yet eerie landscape of Peakshire, where every character harbors a secret, and nothing is quite as it seems. Trouble ...

"★★★★★ Must read! Striking dive-in into the depths of the New Testament..." —Reedsy Discovery "...intriguing, thought-provoking work on the historical and theological development of Christianity..." —BlueInk Review "★★★★⯪...a fascinating read for those interested in early Christian history." —IndieReader Reviews "This thoughtful, scholarly work takes Biblical criticism in a unique direction..." —The Book Review Directory "A well-written reinterpretation of early Christian history..." —Kirkus Reviews "★★★★ LaFond's enthusiasm is infectious. He lays out ...