Age groups: adults Books

Nobody Move - The Journal: A Guided Companion Through the Emotional Journey of MovingMoving isn't just about boxes, trucks, and new addresses-it's about memories, milestones, and the emotional rollercoaster of leaving one chapter behind and stepping into...

This volume, the result of the second annual Summer Institute sponsored by the Family Research Consortium, focuses on family transitions--both normative and non-normative. The subject of family transitions has been a central concern of the consortium...

The papers presented in this volume seek to illuminate relationships among the cognitive style of field dependence- independence and biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human functioning across the life span. The book begins by...

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time...

"The woman you truly are, right now, is perfect for where you are on your path, but you must look at yourself honestly and not through some distorted lens — a lens formed by the ideas of someone else.”Women today, at the beginning of the...

This unique text encourages young adults to reflect on their prospective longevity for setting goals and making decisions, become aware of the aspirations and concerns of other generations, and consider personal direction in relation to peer group norms.

Human nature and all its complexity lend themselves to inspection and introspection. Quick snapshots of the various aspects of the human condition provide food for thought.A provocative book offering insights on concepts ranging from psychological...

The greatest tool for the prevention of age-related disease is also one of the medical community's most closely held secrets: Hormone Replacement Therapy.Hormones assist you in the prevention of chronic disease and senile degeneration. Unfortunately,...

Alzheimer's/Dementia is out there in our world and creating distress and sadness in the lives of millions of people every day, and more in years to come. The number of people with this disease is staggering-MILLIONS! Who is going to be taking care of...

I'm excited to share with you my latest book, Defying Age: The Ultimate Guide to Living a Long and Healthy Life. As a health and wellness expert, I've spent years researching and compiling the most effective strategies and techniques for healthy aging...

Mental health is simply the sanity of the mind.It is very important to take good care of our health especially our mental health - it impacts every aspect of our lives, whether we're aware of it or not. It not only affects how we think and feel, but also...

Are you tired of feeling lost and uncertain about your purpose in life? Do you yearn to live a life filled with meaning and fulfillment? "Gifted and Empowered" is the life-changing guide that will take you on an incredible journey of self-discovery and...

"A Voice at the Table" is an opportunity for all people, leadership, team members and any stakeholder with skin in the game/process to learn from what's been done to improve what will be done. Perhaps most importantly, it allows the reader to reflect on...

The Modern Young Man's Guide to Manhood is your roadmap to manhood with unfiltered plain talk. Some of it is controversial, but if you want the truth, that is just how it is sometimes. This book covers the heavy topics that every man must master:- Mental...

Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über die Symptomatik bei demenziell bedingten Sprachstörungen, eine praxisorientierte Anleitung zur Durchführung von Fördermaßnahmen sowie linguistisch fundierte Übungen zur Erfassung der zentralen Bereiche beginnender...

Reggie Jarrell was adopted as a newborn by a childless couple who were part of his extended family. They agreed to let his teenaged birth mother be part of his life. But no one would speak of his birth father. Jarrell grew up in a loving home with...

Discover the fascinating world of aging with Understanding Aging: A Comprehensive Guide to the Biological, Social, and Psychological Aspects of Getting Older. This comprehensive book delves into the definition and importance of aging, explores the...

Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Chicken Has Two Butts. Haunted Honda Spews Pumpkin Goo. Pea Does Not Save Constipated Fish."Little Man, Big Mouth, 30 Years" is packed with true stories that, despite better news judgement, made it into print. Dave...

Men's Stories for a Change records and analyses stories written by a group of older men who met over thirteen years to share memories about ageing and masculinity. So here there are stories of love and sex, bodily change, crisis and disturbance, politics...

As people grow older, cultural issues arise. Recognizing how social influences guide and restrict people leads to a better understanding of one's self and helps people as they age. The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and...

Any agenda for family research in the 1990s must take seriously a contextual approach to the study of family relationships. The editors and contributors to this volume believe that the richness in family studies over the next decade will come from...

Beset with health problems, loss, and a peculiar sense of unfamiliarity after retirement, the paths for some through the golden years is at times rocky. But for others, caring for family, loving grandchildren, celebrating friendships, enjoying hobbies,...

Does the reality of your singleness weigh heavily on you? Do you feel like you’re past your prime for a romantic relationship? In a world that still treats marriage as an accomplishment, Ethleen Sawyerr found herself conflicted about the arrival of...

As a 21st century African man my masculinity was at a crossroads. Coming from strong time tested African values, further indoctrinated in christian teachings to beome a christian man, I still encountered inexplicable dissatisfaction. Thus I staggered...

Your attitude makes or breaks you in life. We all have attitudes that are toxic and damaging to our lives, and we all have healthy attitudes that help us to experience life in full.Have you ever wondered what the worst, most toxic attitudes are? Have you...

作者出生于湖北武汉，幼时在山东青岛姥姥家生长。小学前返回武汉，直到高中毕业。上大学又去往青岛，并在那里毕业工作成家。本书回忆这一段南来北往的生活点点滴滴。特别地，作者谨以此书献给2017年去世的母亲。

Trapped in My Sports Bra and Other Harrowing Tales is an uplifting, funny, and heart-warming collection of true stories. From raising her three rambunctious sons to navigating the aches, pains, and challenges of middle age to dealing with death,...

Aging and Social Policy in the United States guides students through an exploration of social policies and policymaking that address the needs of older adults and their families. It situates the experiences of older adults in the context of their...

What happens if you have everything, but you still feel empty?Robert Althuis's life began as a fairy tale-successful career, amazing wife, tremendous wealth-until it all fell apart. His relentless pursuit of more had ruined his life.Never Enoughitis...

Caregiving has emerged as a critical issue in the second half of the life cycle. With the growth of the older population, there have been dramatic increases in the number of people needing care and assistance. The responsibility for care typically falls...

The majority of people will now spend about one-third of their lives as grandparents, yet developmental psychologists have largely ignored the nature of the grandparental role, and the influence which grandparents can have on grandchildren. Originally...

Die Bedeutung mentaler Faktoren rückt bei sportlichen Leistungen aller Art immer stärker in den Fokus. Dieses Werk bereitet die entscheidenden psychologischen Aspekte anschaulich auf und bietet zahlreiche praxisnahe Übungen zur Steigerung der mentalen...

While life as we know it is falling apart, there is always cake (as long as you have flour, that is). In this collection of nonfiction, Liz Champion captures the chaos, confusion and comedy of her daily life in lockdown. Whether it's introducing a...

I want you to ask yourself, what do you regret not having done in your 20s, 30s, and 40s. What is that one thing that you just couldn't live with yourself having not done, and what that greatest regret may be. Was it not committing your life to helping...

I have often thought how wonderful it would have been if any of my grandparents, not to mention my great grandparents, had jotted down some of their thoughts, experiences and accumulated wisdom on paper for me to read, irrespective of how trivial or...

There are many resources on the topic of Retirement, already.  Most of them address the financial considerations.This is important to the Retirement decision.  If we don’t have enough income, Retirement will be problematic.This book...

Here's The Secret: You Determine How You AgeNot to be confused with getting older, which is unavoidable, not growing old is about purposeful living and a determination to live life to its fullest.Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! is designed to:Wake up the...

2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50 is the ultimate guide to finding love and companionship in the next chapter of your life. Written by Andrea McGinty-seasoned entrepreneur and the powerhouse behind 33000Dates.com and It's Just Lunch-2nd...

Un-Usual People is a part-memoir, part-instructional manual consisting of evidence-based premises, patient and caregiver stories, suggestions on required knowledge and skills, and solutions used in the art and act of providing healthcare. The subjects...

How do we set boundaries with people? What can I expect from life if I have had an abusive childhood? How can I learn to communicate better with my spouse? As an adopted person, should I seek out my birth parent? Am I a hoarder? How do I deal with...

The 'Thank You' gift book series provides the perfect opportunity to express your appreciation to friends, family, and loved ones. With guided questions, beautiful quotes, and space for bringing together memorable photos and moments, the...

Thrive Through Menopause is a ground-breaking book by Dr. Daniela Steyn, a renowned hospitalist, female health specialist and associate professor at McMaster University.This book offers readers an up-to-date, comprehensive resource on one of life's...

It's easy to become overwhelmed with negative thoughts and emotions that can lead to unhappiness and distress. But what if you could implement certain habits which could help you develop a habit of joy and happiness?Through this book, you will have a...

Grow Damn It! is a captivating work by Cheryl Oreglia, who uses uncommon honesty and arresting humor to draw you into her cantankerous life, forty-year marriage, and revolving empty nest. She claims the space between past and future is where our...

This story is about a young boy who grew up with nothing he worked hard his whole young life and still had nothing until one day he got a break from a farmer's wife. He promised her he would put a crop in the field and harvest that crop in good time if...

 Dusadhya Path is the story of the challenges that Mr. Mrityunay loves to accept.Mrityunay leads both his professional and personal life in the same way. Some unprecedented incidents put him in a situation, which he fails to handle with maturity and...