A young woman with chronic illness takes matters into her own hands in this debut novel the story does an excellent job of portraying the relentless difficulties of suffering from hard-to-treat, chronic illnesses a sometimes-exhausting but realistic portrait of life under physical duress. Kirkus Reviews While writing in her journal, Adrea Drea Ragnason visualizes a creative way to deal with the increasing complications in her life even though it wont provide immediate results. In the meantime, she lives her life as simply as possible. Drea enjoys spending time with her aunt and young niece, but doesnt enjoy the time spent at doctors offices; yet she does it so she will no longer be asked the question, Youre still sick? With her aunts help, Drea finds an apartment that includes an empathetic landlord. The new space gives her much needed peace and quiet, plus the freedom to easily monitor her hopeful plan of making her doctors walk a mile in her shoes. Helene Gundersen is a psychologist with a new practice. The daughter of a doctor, she isnt surprised that many of her clients are doctors, yet she is startled they share similar symptoms. Her comments and suggestions nudge them toward research. Meanwhile, she attempts to remain detached as she helps a chronically ill client; however, Helene is hopeful when learning about POTS, a condition caused by a malfunctioning autonomic nervous system, and one of several conditions listed under the broad term of dysautonomia.

This laugh-out-loud picture book from Coy Bowles, guitarist for the Grammy Award–winning Zac Brown Band, will have sick kids feeling better in no time! Sneezing? Coughing? Taking a sick day? Don’t worry, you’ll be feeling better soon thanks to this hilarious picture book from Coy Bowles, guitarist of the Grammy Award–winning Zac Brown Band. Full of encouraging—and super-silly—rhyming advice on how to face sick days with courage and a positive attitude, When You’re Feeling Sick is just what the doctor ordered! Comes with a sheet of stickers to bring a smile to every sick kid’s face.

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

About 100 million Americans live with some form of chronic pain—more than the combined number who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But chronic pain has always been a mystery. It often returns at the slightest provocation, even when doctors can't find anything wrong. Oddly enough, whether the pain is physical or emotional, traumatic or slight, our brains register all pain as the same thing, and these signals can keep firing in the nervous system for months, even years. In Total Recovery, Dr. Gary Kaplan argues that we've been thinking about disease all wrong. Drawing on dramatic patient stories and cutting-edge research, the book reveals that chronic physical and emotional pain are two sides of the same coin. New discoveries show that disease is not the result of a single event but an accumulation of traumas. Every injury, every infection, every toxin, and every emotional blow generates the same reaction: inflammation, activated by tiny cells in the brain, called microglia. Turned on too often from too many assaults, it can have a devastating cumulative effect. Conventional treatment for these conditions is focused on symptoms, not causes, and can leave patients locked into a lifetime of pain and suffering. Dr. Kaplan's unified theory of chronic pain and depression helps us understand not only the cause of these conditions but also the issues we must address to create a pathway to healing. With this revolutionary new framework in place, we have been given the keys to recover.

Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a word list.

The over 133 million Americans who live with chronic illness often feel misunderstood and lonely. Those who love them and live with them battle feeling overwhelmed and unappreciated.Is there a way for both sides to be understood, helped and loved? Author Kimberly Rae, who has been both sick person and caregiver, says yes.Find out:*How different personality types respond to crisis.*The 5 love languages in connection to illness.*How to avoid friction over the holidays.*What to do about the people who just don't get it.You're Sick, They're Not, Book 2 of the Sick & Tired series, has a new look, twice the content of Book 1, and includes Questions and a Bible Study section for each Chapter!Also includes comics by award-winning cartoonist, John McPherson, of Close to Home comics!Praise for Sick & Tired Book One:This book touched not only my funny bone but also my heart. -KatieThis is by far the most uplifting, understanding book that I have ever read! -SusanI feel like I'm sitting cross-legged on the floor...talking one-on-one. -AmyHealth, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Pain Management Health > Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Women's Health> Interpersonal Conflict > Family Relationships > Personality Types > Love Languages > Crisis Management

Imagine you marry the love of your life. A few years later you have two beautiful children. You struggle together as all young couples do to establish careers, set up a home and raise children. Life is happy and your faith is strong. Then one day you wake up to soul shaking news. Everything you worked for, believed in and dreamed of are suddenly in jeopardy. For the first time you're not exactly sure how to make it through each day. Your trust in God's goodness and the promises of His Word are shaken to their foundations. You begin to wonder if God cares at all. Follow the story of Dan and Lori as they navigate the daily struggle of suffering and disease. Watch as God intervenes in miraculous ways, some of which are seldom experienced these days. Share in the emotion of the struggles and triumphs as you consider your own experience with suffering and hardship. Search God's Word with the included bible study to discover the answers to life's most pressing questions. Gain powerful insights about the life and healing God offers to all. This is a story about a God who brought blessing out of brokenness, holiness out of heartbreak, and miracles out of misery. Rev. Dan Gottwerth (B.A. Eastern University; M.Div. Biblical Theological Seminary) has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and is currently finishing his D.Min. at Biblical Seminary. In addition to his doctoral studies, he serves at Christ Community Church in West Chester, PA in the men's ministry and speaks at conferences and retreats. Dan is married with three children and resides in the Philadelphia area.

Chronicles one person's true life story of illness and her physicians compassionate commentary as they journey through the four stages of chronic illness; Getting Sick, Being Sick, Grief and Acceptance and Living Well. Designed for people at all stages of the chronic illness journey, this book is also illuminating for caregivers and loved ones.

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious gets to be Principal for a Day because she has perfect attendance! Pinkalicious can't wait to be in charge, but when she wakes up sick on the big day, will her dreams of being Principal Pinkalicious be—ACHOO!—blown away? Beginning readers will love seeing how Pinkalicious turns a sick day into a special day in this I Can Read adventure! This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

When we think about our future, we must consider not only the quantity of life but also the quality of life. Many of us live with poor health and do not understand what causes us to be sick, unhealthy, and unhappy. When we realize that money and things cannot buy true health or happiness, then maybe we’ll take a better look at ourselves, inside and out. You’re Not Sick, You’re Clogged offers practical steps designed to take you from unwellness to, hopefully, complete well-being. There are three main categories for good health and happiness—proper diet, proper exercise, and proper living. When we treat these elements separately, each one can stand on its own on a short-term basis. For real long-term healing, however, the three will have to work together. Author Yoga Matt seeks to help us understand that our bodies are the greatest machines ever created and that there are things we can do to regain and keep our health. This guide explores the sources of many common health problems and presents a holistic approach for regaining and retaining good health and quality of life.