Life Care

Beaten, tortured and shot 17 times, Maggie the little street dog should have given up on the world. But the world didn't give up on her. With the help of her human friends, Maggie begins her long road to recovery and starts to spread joy everywhere she goes. This is the inspirational true story of a little dog who learned to be loved just as she is.

¿Vas a dejar que el acné gobierne tu vida? Descubre cómo puedes disfrutar de una piel vibrante, sana y sin granos - (y no implica pociones mágicas, productos, lociones o trucos). ¿Cuántas veces te has mirado en el espejo y has deseado algo diferente? ¿Eres uno de los millones de personas con acné que han probado cada poción mágica, fórmula, producto y tratamiento preventivo bajo el sol?

Wie wollen und werden wir zukünftig arbeiten? Die tradierten Modelle funktionieren nicht mehr: Während die einen von ihrer Erwerbsarbeit kaum leben können, leiden viele Bereiche unter Arbeits- und Fachkräftemangel. Arbeit ist zudem eine Frage der Solidarität: Der Applaus für "systemrelevante Berufe" war von kurzer Dauer, die Care-Arbeit - vor allem von Frauen - hält das System am Laufen, wird aber weder angemessen entlohnt noch gesellschaftlich gewürdigt. Für die "Generation Z" zählt Work-Life-Balance mehr als die 40-Stunden-Woche.

Don't let the opinion of others affect you, you are a unique person, you are worth and capable, but you may be sabotaging yourself without knowing it. Be happy and be proud of who you are! Don't compare yourself, you are incomparable! Learn to do it and see your real value! Learn the positive psychology approach, and make a radical change in your life.

Crusty dragon Miss Drake has a new pet human, precocious Winnie. Oddly enough, Winnie seems to think Miss Drake is her pet - a ridiculous notion! Unknown to most of its inhabitants, the City by the Bay is home to many mysterious and fantastic creatures, hidden beneath the parks, among the clouds, and even in plain sight. And Winnie wants to draw every new creature she encounters: The good, the bad, and the ugly. But Winnie’s sketchbook is not what it seems. Somehow, her sketchlings have been set loose on the city streets!

Sky Fielder is a typical college student, except that she is a product of the foster-care system, lives in a halfway house, and meets with her caseworker on a weekly basis. While failing to balance her grades and erratic social life, she receives a call from a hospital, asking her to make medical decisions for her brother Ben—who died more than a decade before. The call must be a scam, and besides, Sky has a new life now. None of her classmates know about her desperate and feral childhood in West Texas.

When a stray dog walks into a sleepy Chiltern village, she touches the lives of many people there, but can she help the recently widowed Alfie Ellis, who has been living a kind of half life since the loss of his wife of 43 years?

Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before.

A book to teach children about police brutality and prejudice.

Embark on a heartwarming journey with "Karl's Diary: It's a Dog's Life" by Sharon Winters, narrated by Angela Hoeffler and Bruce Powell. This enchanting audiobook follows Karl, a chocolate-colored Boykin Spaniel found in Arizona's Yuma Desert. Rescued by a kind-hearted couple, Karl's story unfolds with humor and tenderness as he finds his forever home filled with unconditional love. Perfect for all ages, this delightful audiobook celebrates the transformative power of the human-canine bond. Experience the joy, laughter, and magic of Karl's extraordinary life in this must-listen tale.

In the midst of wonder and awe lies challenge and danger. Cara's first journey takes her to the beautiful Kingdom of Jama'a, but something terrible awaits her, the Omiran - a cruel creature made of stone and malice. Cara must do what she can to defeat the monster and protect the kingdom.

The true-life story of Sunday, a very amazing little rescue pup, told in his own words. Hear about his extremely difficult beginnings, his incredible rescue, and his adventures all across America while living in California, Texas, Florida, upstate New York, and the Smoky Mountains. Sunday's story will make you laugh, cry, and love this brave and clever little dog. Prepare to be inspired.

As a nurse for nearly 50 years, Keith Cox provided expert care and comfort to countless people facing the unimaginable. With insight and sensitivity, A Caring Life takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable nursing career and the moving stories of hope, determination and loss that underpinned it. Along the way, he shares lessons gained from a career spent confronting mortality, from finding joy in difficult circumstances to understanding that true strength comes in thinking of others and being part of a community.

Cats have nine lives; dogs, sadly, have only one. These loving and hilarious tributes to real dogs, complete with revealing photos, are written in the form of witty, tongue-in-cheek obituaries, and deftly capture a wide variety of unforgettable characters....

How we hold and carry memories—good and bad—is a part of what forms us spiritually. In this way we have a common bond with the people of Scripture who also had a sensory life, gathering shells and trying to make sense of them. Previously titled As I Recall, Casey Tygrett's writing in The Practice of Remembering explores the power of memory and offers biblical texts and practices to guide us in bringing our memories to God for spiritual transformation.

Manjeet Hirani was adamant that a dog would never enter her house, but that was before little Buddy arrived at her doorstep. One day, the doorbell rang. Her husband, Rajkumar Hirani, who had just finished shooting for the film PK, had sent a parcel for their son. It was an adorable puppy, one that had played the role of a depressed dog in the movie. It wasn't long before Manjeet grew to love Buddy.

Billy absolutely loves Nature Girl. She’s his favourite superhero ever! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he’s even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to dress up as. Then Billy hears a nasty voice in his head. What if he looks silly? What if his friends make fun of him? Going out in a costume can be scary, even if you are dressed up as your favourite character in the whole world. Can Billy be as brave as Nature Girl?

Emilia Vincent's long life encompassed the complete reigns of William IV, Queen Victoria, and Edward VII, and she witnessed the remarkable changes and innovations of the 19th century. A granddaughter of the Dean of Westminster, Emilia was part of the growing movement to develop nursing into a respectable profession. This book traces Emilia's life and family, from her birth in the hallowed surroundings of Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, to the home she made for herself in Reading. It pays tribute both to the nurses she worked with and the people she cared for.

When British-born Elizabeth Blackwell earned her medical degree in America in 1849, there was an international outcry. Few at the time would have disagreed with the actress Fanny Kemble's remark - "What, trust a woman doctor - never!"

A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver is a collection of stories told from the viewpoint of the author during his time as an EMT, paramedic, and Navy Corpsman. These stories are based on real-life situations, and told with attention to detail in an attempt to help the listener visualize the experience for him or her self.