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  Last Nerve - A Memoir of Illness...

  Mindy Uhrlaub

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  One woman’s story of confronting the monster under the bed
  
  Last Nerve is much more than a trauma memoir. The story begins as Mindy Uhrlaub learns that she carries a gene for the fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The news, while not surprising, is compounded by the fact that she is caring for her husband, who is undergoing chemotherapy for stage four lymphoma, raising a child with serious behavioral issues, and watching her own mother die of ALS. As she navigates the new territory of having three close relatives with life-threatening situations, she also has to come to terms with the fact that she may have passed the fatal gene to her two sons. Not one to fold, Mindy faces her circumstances head-on, realizing that her race for the elusive cure for ALS is not only for herself but also for her kids, her cousins, and the thousands of other carriers of the fateful gene.
  
  Despite the incredible strain of all these challenges, Mindy manages them with amazing tenderness, persistence, and love. Far from a depressing story of misfortune, Last Nerve is as uplifting and witty as it is raw and real. It’s a testament to hope, the endurance of family, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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  Hermann of Reichenau - The Story...

  Maria Calasanz Ziesche

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  The amazing life story of a quadriplegic monk during the Middle Ages 
  One of the most brilliant minds of the Middle Ages, Herman of Reichenau was a severely crippled monk who, though he was marginalized and even mistreated by his fellow monks, is celebrated to this day for his groundbreaking scientific work and the beauty of his musical compositions, among them "Salve Regina." A quadriplegic since childhood and brought to the monastery at an early age, Herman lived at one of the most influential and powerful Medieval monasteries, situated on a small island in the Lake of Constance on the modern-day border of Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. As he grew and studied, investing his hope in the medical promises of the time to alleviate his physical ailments, his days meandered between deep despair and his growing faith. When his music was played and sung, an exhilarating joy entered the whole community, and the monks came to see the extraordinary spiritual strength, beauty, and true happiness coming from the weakest among them. A deeply encouraging book about the life of a man who overcame numerous obstacles, this work captures the grandeur of the human spirit.

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  I Give You My Heart - A True...

  Wendy Holden

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  An unlikely friendship between two couples leads to one of the most remarkable acts of selfless sacrifice when the Nazis invade their country. 
   
   
   
  A teenage girl, guilty only of being Jewish, is saved from the fate that awaits her family and hidden by her parents' Catholic friends—who pay the ultimate price for their bravery. So much was risked and so much lost but the legacy of their courage and trust lives on through the surviving generations. Now, at last, their story can be told . . .

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  For The Love of Oscar - Bringing...

  Sarah Roberts

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  A mother’s candid and moving account of the challenges and joys of having a Down Syndrome child‘A searingly honest account of her journey, from heartbreak to joy’ Daily MailWhen Sarah Roberts’s son, Oscar, was born, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Sarah had to rapidly come to terms with a new normal, as she suddenly found her life on a different path to the one she’d always hoped and believed she’d follow.For the Love of Oscar shares a mother’s real and very raw emotions as she comes to terms with that new path, in a story which is nevertheless both heart-warming and funny. Sarah writes candidly about the ups and downs not only of parenthood, but also of parenting a child who just happens to have additional needs.She describes, in vivid and heartbreaking terms, attitudes some have displayed towards her son and her, the often hurtful things said by some people. She describes the hospital appointments, the therapy sessions, the mountains of paperwork, the tantrums and the tears. And she reveals the choices and challenges she faced when she decided that she would like to have more children.Sarah is the author of a multi-award-winning blog called Don’t Be Sorry (www.dontbesorry.info), which aims to help others in a similar situation, but is also her very relatable take on parenting. She spends a great deal of time advocating for improved understanding of Down Syndrome.

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  The Book Concerning the Tincture...

  Paracelsus, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could unlock the mysteries of alchemy and use its wisdom to transform your life? 
  The Book Concerning the Tincture of the Philosophers is a modern translation of Paracelsus’ visionary exploration of the alchemical tincture—a legendary substance believed to hold the key to physical and spiritual perfection. Written by one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, this work bridges the worlds of science, mysticism, and Hermetic philosophy to uncover the secrets of transformation. 
  Far more than a historical text, this book reveals how alchemical principles can inspire profound inner growth and align you with the forces of nature. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The Essence of Alchemical Transformation – Explore the alchemical process and its deeper meaning for personal and spiritual growth. 
  - The Mysteries of the Tincture – Learn about the legendary substance believed to transmute base metals into gold and perfect the human spirit. 
  - Nature as a Guide to Wisdom – Understand Paracelsus’ teachings on the interconnectedness of all things and how nature holds the key to enlightenment. 
  - The Fusion of Science and Mysticism – Discover how Paracelsus united Hermetic philosophy and medical science to revolutionize his time. 
  Imagine unlocking the secrets of alchemy, transforming your inner and outer world, and gaining a deeper connection to nature and the divine. For centuries, Paracelsus’ writings have inspired seekers of truth and transformation—now, it’s your turn. 
  Start your journey into the mysteries of alchemy today. Get your copy now and uncover the timeless wisdom of Paracelsus.

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  Time Song - Searching for...

  Julia Blackburn

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  SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND THE HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZEA journey told through stories and songs into Doggerland, the ancient region that once joined the east coast of England to Holland. Time Song tells of the creation, the existence and the loss of a country now called Doggerland, a huge and fertile area that once connected the entire east coast of England with mainland Europe, until it was finally submerged by rising sea levels around 5000 BC.  Blackburn mixes fragments from her own life with a series of eighteen 'songs' and all sorts of stories about the places and the people she meets in her quest to get closer to an understanding of Doggerland. She sees the footprints of early humans fossilised in the soft mud of an estuary alongside the scattered pockmarks made by rain falling eight thousand years ago. She visits a cave where the remnants of a Neanderthal meal have turned to stone. In Denmark she sits beside Tollund Man who seems to be about to wake from a dream, even though he has lain in a peat bog since the start of the Iron Age.

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