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Successful aging [large print] : a neuroscientist explores the power and potential of our lives / by Levitin, Daniel J.,author.(CARDINAL)667827;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 665-848) and index.Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age, why we should think about health span, not life span, and, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence, what you can do to make the most of your seventies, eighties, and nineties today no matter how old you are now. Successful Aging uses research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences to show that sixty-plus years is a unique developmental stage that, like infancy or adolescence, has its own demands and distinct advantages. Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, Levitin reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive enhancing tricks everyone should do as they age. The book is packed with accessible and discussable takeaways, providing great material for reading groups and media coverage. Successful Aging inspires a powerful new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise.
Subjects: Large print books.; Brain; Brain;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Age of opportunity : lessons from the new science of adolescence / by Steinberg, Laurence D.,1952-author.(CARDINAL)158418;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Seizing the moment -- The plastic brain -- The longest decade -- How adolescents think -- Protecting adolescents from themselves -- The importance of self-regulation -- How parents can make a difference -- Reimagining high school -- Winners and losers -- Brains on trial."A leading authority draws on new research to explain why the adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise happier, more successful kids. Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renowned expert on adolescent psychology Dr. Laurence Steinberg argues, this makes these years the key period in determining individuals' life outcomes, demanding that we change the way we parent, educate, and understand young people. In Age of Opportunity, Steinberg leads readers through a host of new findings -- including groundbreaking original research -- that reveal what the new timetable of adolescence means for parenting 13-year-olds (who may look more mature than they really are) versus 20-somethings (who may not be floundering even when it looks like they are). He also explains how the plasticity of the adolescent brain, rivaling that of years 0 through 3, suggests new strategies for instilling self-control during the teenage years. Packed with useful knowledge, Age of Opportunity is a sweeping book in the tradition of Reviving Ophelia, and an essential guide for parents and educators of teenagers"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Adolescent psychology.; Developmental psychology.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The right to bear arms / by Harris, Duchess,author.(CARDINAL)494649; Morris, Rebecca(Juvenile literature scholar),author.;
Different perspectives -- Arming a new nation -- Race and arms rights post-civil war -- The National Rifle Association -- Politics and arms rights in the 1960s -- The Brady campaign -- Individual rights and self-defense -- Mass shootings and mental health -- The future of the right to bear arms.This volume examines the 2nd Amendment, the Right to Bear Arms through examples and with historical context.1240L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; United States.; United States.; Firearms; Gun control;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Assessment of autism spectrum disorder / by Goldstein, Sam (EDT)/ Ozonoff, Sally (EDT); Goldstein, Sam,1952-editor.(CARDINAL)364621; Ozonoff, Sally,editor.(CARDINAL)667981;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts demonstrate how to craft a scientifically grounded profile of each child's strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis, and use assessment data to guide individualized intervention in clinical and school settings. Chapters review state-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating specific areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring emotional and behavioral disorders. Considerations in working with children of different ages are highlighted. With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults. New to This Edition *Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume. *Chapter on advances in early identification (ages 0-3). *Chapter with in-depth case examples illustrating the evaluation decision-making process and common diagnostic challenges. *Chapters on pseudoscience (including strategies for advising parents) and future directions in the field. *Current assessment data, numerous new and revised measures, and cutting-edge screening approaches"--
Subjects: Autism in children;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Born a girl : it takes courage / by Dussutour, Alice,author.(CARDINAL)890251; Warriner, David(Linguist),translator.(CARDINAL)799154;
"When you're born a girl, some parts of the world are kinder places to grow up in than others. Meet Kaneila, Jade, Mahnoosh, Makena and Luisa. They are five girls in five different countries whose lives are overshadowed by violence and injustice, just because they are female. These girls navigate the challenges and horrors of period poverty, female genital mutilation, lack of access to education, body shaming and femicide. The stories are heartbreaking but also inspiring, as the girls are surrounded by people who bring hope and speak out for equality. Following each story is a section that explains the real-life circumstances for girls in many parts of the world, important terms, and what girls and women are doing to take action today. For these girls, their individual experiences of being born a girl may be different, but their desire for freedom and equality is universal."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Young adult literature.; Young women; Girls; Women; Feminism.; Young adult literature.; Women.; Womyn.; Feminism.; Women's movement.; Girls.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Your one & only / by Finlay, Adrianne,author.(CARDINAL)677740;
Jack is a walking fossil. The only human among a sea of clones. It's been hundreds of years since humanity died off in the slow plague, leaving the clones behind to carry on human existence. Over time they've perfected their genes, moving further away from the imperfections of humanity. But if they really are perfect, why did they create Jack? While Jack longs for acceptance, Althea-310 struggles with the feeling that she's different from her sisters. Her fascination with Jack doesn't help. As Althea and Jack's connection grows stronger, so does the threat to their lives. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love?Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Science fiction.; Romance fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Human cloning; Man-woman relationships; Individuality;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Autism and adolescence--the way I see it : what teens and adults need to know / by Grandin, Temple,author.(CARDINAL)184659;
Includes bibliographical references (at the end of each chapter).Foreword -- Social functioning -- Insights into autistic social problems -- A few basic social skills are essential -- The need to be perfect -- Learning social rules -- Emotional differences among individuals with autism -- Healthy self-esteem -- Four cornerstones of social awareness -- Medications & biomedical issues -- Alternative versus conventional medicine -- Autism medical update -- Medication usage: risk versus benefit decisions -- My treatment for ringing in the ears -- Cognition and brain research -- Understanding nonverbal autism -- A social teenager trapped inside -- Understanding the mind of a nonverbal person with autism -- Tito lives in a world of sensory scrambling -- Adult issues & employment -- Improving time-management and organizational skills -- Employment advice: tips for getting and holding a job -- Teens with autism must learn both social and work skills to keep jobs -- Happy people on the autism spectrum have satisfying jobs or hobbies -- Inside or outside? the autism culture -- Portfolios can open job and college opportunities -- Going to college: tips for people with autism -- Finding mentors and appropriate colleges -- Reasonable accommodations for individuals on the autism spectrum -- Get out and experience life! -- Can my adolescent drive a car? -- Innovative thinking paves the way for AS career success -- Try on careers -- The link between autism genetics and genius -- My sense of self-identity."Dr. Temple Grandin draws on her hard-won experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the real issues of autistic adolescents--the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Autism spectrum disorders.; Autism in adolescence.; Autistic youth.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
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Dare to be you : inspirational advice for girls on finding your voice, leading fearlessly, and making a difference / by Schnall, Marianne,author.(CARDINAL)501692; Joshi, Angela,1976-editor.(CARDINAL)813992;
Provides advice from such influential role models as Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, Kerry Washington, and Stacey Abrams to help empower girls to be themselves in order to change the world.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Individuality.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-esteem.; Girls; Girls.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mission Accepted! [video-enabled device] by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
"Kids will dig, fly and drive through science, technology, engineering, art, and math games that teach them about animals, natural resources, environmental issues, and more. Learn about natural resources; Play with different animals; Discover force, acceleration, buoyancy, heat, and elasticity; Explore natural energy sources."--Ages 5-7.Grades K-2.
Subjects: Educational games.; Mobile apps.; Critical thinking in children; Problem solving in children; Science; Technology; Video games.; Mobile apps.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Diabetes sourcebook : basic consumer health information about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other types of diabetes and prediabetes, with details about medical, dietary, and lifestyle disease management issues, including blood glucose monitoring, Weight control, oral diabetes medications, and insulin ; along with facts about the most common complications of diabetes and their prevention, fomamcoa ; assostamce through insurance, current research in diabetes care, tips for people following a diabetic diet, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information / by Jones, Keith,editor.(CARDINAL)731524; Omnigraphics, Inc.(CARDINAL)203262;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Preface -- Part 1: Diabetes: An Overview: -- Introduction To Diabetes: -- What is Diabetes? -- Why is Diabetes a problem? -- Type 1 Diabetes -- PreDiabetes -- Insulin resistance -- Type 2 Diabetes -- Gestational Diabetes -- Causes of Diabetes -- Prevalence of Diabetes in United States -- FAQs on Diabetes -- Part 2: Risks, Prevention, And Diagnosis Of Diabetes: -- Will Diabetes be part of your story? -- Am I at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? -- Women At High Risk For Diabetes: -- Women and risk of Type 2 Diabetes -- Am I at risk for Gestational Diabetes? -- Family history: a potential risk factor for Diabetes -- Saving Yourself: Role Of The Individual In Helping Prevent Diabetes: -- Power to prevent Diabetes and saving yourself -- Keep your Diabetes under control -- How Staying Healthy Can Help In The Prevention Of Diabetes: -- Keep your mouth health -- Keep your teeth healthy -- Keep your kidneys healthy -- Keep your heart and blood vessels healthy -- Keep your feet healthy -- Keep your eyes healthy -- Diabetes prevention: questions for your doctor -- Team care approach for Diabetes management -- Tips to prevent Type 2 Diabetes -- Diagnosis of Diabetes -- Blood Sugar Number: -- Blood sugar test -- FAQs on blood sugar test and blood glucose monitoring devices -- A1C test and Diabetes -- Part 3: Medications And Diabetes Care: -- Diabetes treatment -- Diabetes Medications: -- Diabetes medications: an overview -- Managing Diabetes medications -- Women and Diabetes medications -- Insulin and its role in Diabetes treatment -- Diabetes and adult vaccines -- Diabetes treatment fraud -- New Diabetes drugs: Tresiba and Ryzodeg 70/30 -- Part 4: Dietary And Other Lifestyle Issues Important For Diabetes Control: -- Eat Right!: -- Eat healthy food -- Carbohydrate counting -- Diabetes and dietary supplements -- Smoking and Diabetes -- Weight Management And Diabetes: -- Diabetic patients and weight concerns -- Helping your child manage weight -- Physical activity and Diabetes -- Part 5: Complications Of Diabetes And Co-Occurring Disorders: -- Complications associated with Diabetes -- Diabetes-related bone disease -- Diabetes-related eye diseases -- Diabetes-related foot problems -- Diabetes and the flu -- Diabetes and gastroparesis -- Diabetes, heart disease, and stroke -- Diabetes and Hepatitis B -- Diabetic kidney disease -- Diabetes-related mouth problems -- Diabetes-related nerve damage -- Diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome -- Diabetes and proteinuria -- Part 6: Diabetes In Specific Populations: -- Diabetes in children and adolescents -- Diabetes and women -- Diabetes And Pregnancy: -- Diabetes and pregnancy preparation -- Gestational Diabetes and pregnancy -- Diabetes in the elderly -- Diabetes in minority groups -- Part 7: Living With Diabetes: -- Take care of your Diabetes each day -- Monitor your Diabetes -- Be active! -- Stay healthy! -- Managing Diabetes during sick days -- Managing your Diabetes during special times -- Managing your Diabetes during the holidays -- Diabetes and employee rights -- Part 8: Research And Clinical trials On Diabetes: -- Ongoing Research In Diabetes Care: -- Research on Diabetes at CDC -- Research on Diabetes at NIDDK -- Pancreatic islet transplantation -- Stem cell research -- Targeted drug development: why is Diabetes lagging behind? -- Clinical trials and their role in Diabetes treatment -- Part 9: Additional Help And Information: -- Financial help for Diabetes care -- Recipes for people with Diabetes and their families -- Glossary of terms related to Diabetes -- Directory of Diabetes-related resources -- Index.Diabetes Sourcebook, Sixth Edition, provides basic consumer information about the different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. It discusses strategies for controlling diabetes and managing daily life challenges. It includes information about the complications of diabetes and their prevention and offers guidelines for recognizing and treating diabetic emergencies. The book concludes with updated information regarding the most recent research in diabetes care, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information.
Subjects: Diabetes;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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