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"Smart, warm, uplifting, the story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes the only way to survive is to open her heart. Meet Eleanor Oliphant: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she's thinking. That, combined with her unusual appearance (scarred cheek, tendency to wear the same clothes year in, year out), means that Eleanor...
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Soho Crime
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2024.
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"The year is rapidly drawing to an end, Hettie the tortoise is hibernating and Agnes, Charlie, Marshall, and the other elderly residents of Sunset Hall are going stir-crazy at home. They've had enough of broken heating, draughty bedrooms, and Christmas jingles on the radio. And to top it all off, another series of murders is rocking the hamlet of Duck End. It seems like every villager and his dog is trying to make up for all of the thwarted murders...
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ALL-TIME BESTSELLER: The first “wonderfully fresh and exotic mystery” starring septuagenarian coroner Dr. Siri, who finds himself caught in the political intrigues and mystical underpinnings of 1970s Laos (New York Times Book Review).
Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is...
Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is...
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In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now, in THE ART OF AGING, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a humanist’s understanding of the heart and soul, Nuland has created a wise, frank, and inspiring audiobook about the ultimate stage of life’s...
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Soho Crime
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[2023]
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"It has been an eventful morning for Agnes Sharp and the other inhabitants of Sunset Hall, a communal home for the old and unruly in the sleepy English countryside. Although they have had their share of issues (misplaced reading glasses, conflicting culinary tastes, mobility issues, and unruly grandsons), nothing prepares them for an unexpected visit from a police officer with some shocking news. The body of one of their neighbors was discovered earlier...
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"This is a fluff-free guide to getting started with the latest Apple iPhone models. iPhone for Seniors for Dummies helps you FaceTime with grandkids, reconnect with old friends through social media, or just use the darn thing to make a phone call. Learn your way around your new smartphone and discover all the things it can do for you. It's a phone, it's a camera, it's a calculator, it's a dictionary and translator--it's pretty neat, actually. Let...
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This book is designed to provide older Vermonters and their families witha list of local (and sometimes national) resources and explain why and howto access them. It can be challenging to know where to begin and where tofind the help that you may need along the way. Vermont has a passionateand dedicated support community that can help provide options and answers.
11) Old friends
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Houghton Mifflin
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A study of old age in America focuses on two nursing home residents whose friendship allows them to understand their past, cope with their present circumstances, and confront their futures with hope
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Skyhorse Publishing
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[2023]
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It's no secret that people are living longer lately, and setting up an appropriate exercise and nutrition plan is vital to maintaining this longevity. This book contains more than fifty exercises for seniors, with beautiful full-color step-by-step images to illustrate each.
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FC&A Publishing
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2021.
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English
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"Set yourself up for computing success! We use clear, jargon-free language to help you make video phone calls with family and friends, save and send the favorite photos on your phone, and learn the safest ways to shop online. We'll also show you how to make your computer run faster, eliminate pesky junk emails, and protect your personal information from hackers. We've even discovered how to maximize your Social Security benefits online! Don't let...
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Your iPad is an e-book reader, music player, movie screen, online shopping center, mailbox, and more-- all in a device small enough to take anywhere. Learn how to set it up and use its features, including great options that make life a lot easier if you have vision or hearing challenges..
16) Relax into yoga for seniors: a six-week program for strength, balance, flexibility, and pain relief
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New Harbinger Publications, Inc
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[2016]
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Managing the emotional and physical challenges that come with aging can be difficult. Seniors face a number of age-related issues, such as chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and anxiety and depression. And while some people may consider yoga a young person's practice, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests yoga can be beneficial for a wide variety of age-related ailments. Relax into Yoga for Seniors--based...
19) Yoga after 50
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John Wiley & Sons Inc
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[2020]
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"Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing yoga at 50 and beyond. You'll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body--one pose at a time."--Amazon....
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Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks
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[2024]
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English
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"Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide for seniors makes it easy to stay in motion with short and simple exercises you can do anytime and anywhere. Featuring step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, you'll learn how to build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great in only 10 minutes per day."
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