"Filled with lively humor, compassion, and intimacy." —Alice Hoffman, The New York Times Book Review "When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy." With that opening sentence we enter the childhood world of one of the most appealing young heroines in contemporary fiction. Her courage, her humor, and her wisdom are unforgettable as she tells her own story with stunning honesty and insight. An Oprah Book Club selection, this powerful novel has become an American classic. Winner of the American Academy of Arts and Letters' Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction and the Ernest Hemingway Foundation's Citation for Fiction.
A multidisciplinary guide to managing incidental findings in neuroimaging from top experts Incidental Findings in Neuroimaging and Their Management: A Guide for Radiologists, Neurosurgeons, and Neurologists presents a streamlined, case-based approach to 50 commonly seen incidental findings in neuroimaging. Edited by Kaye Westmark, Dong Kim, and Roy Riascos, this unique book provides the necessary knowledge to manage significant unexpected findings-from identification and analysis to efficacious interventions. With collaborative contributions from neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, otolaryngologists, body and musculoskeletal imaging experts, endocrinologists and hematologists/oncologists, this resource encompasses a wide spectrum of incidental findings. Organized by six sections, the book starts with normal variants that are extremely important to recognize in order to avoid unwarranted additional testing and unnecessary stress for the patient. Subsequent sections detail abnormalities that require extensive clinical evaluation in order to determine ideal management. These include incidental findings for extracranial, extra-spinal, intracranial, and intraspinal imaging. The final section outlines CT and MR imaging artifacts that are particularly concerning because they may mimic more dangerous pathologies while degrading imaging quality and obscuring real findings. Key Features Key findings and differential diagnosis are listed for each entityDiagnostic decision trees present algorithms in an easy-to-understand mannerArtifact analyses explain the technical reason for each artifact and what can be done to mitigate effectsClinical Q&As connect the radiologic diagnosis with actual case management decisions and provide in-depth background information that is applicable to management in various scenariosThis essential guide will help trainee and practicing neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists interpret incidental spine and brain imaging findings and make clinically informed, complex treatment decisions. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
This book is a breath of fresh air to those women who suffer uncontrollable (non PMS related) emotional upheavals that appear as grief, anger, depression or even consistent broken relationships. An orphan phenomenon occurs when a person feels consistently abandoned, and this may even be experienced as an adult. To any woman suffering this affliction, you are not crazy, but it's likely your circumstances were. This book allows you to be a vicarious witness to dysfunctional circumstances that introduced an orphan spirit into the lives of those abandoned. The thief who steals, kills and destroys causes the withholding of the love we all need to survive.This work is written from the author's personal autobiographic perspective to identify poisonous dysfunction in mother-daughter relationships. Therapists agree that unidentified and unresolved emotional issues with the mother (of a woman or man) may lead to a debilitation that is difficult to overcome. The author takes a thoughtful look at her own mother-daughter dynamic, with the hope it may help other women.It is likely that many a daughter (or mother) has gone for professional counseling to find relief, and bravo for those who realized victory in therapy. However the author notes the majority of her epiphanies came from within, and not as a result of counseling. Something identified as a help to her perspective were the years she spent working as a psychological evaluation transcriptionist for five therapists and a psychiatrist. The author transcribed the therapist's psychological evaluations of adolescent girls in the court mandated group home. The author came away knowing therapists are usually caring people, who have their own set of problems, and clay feet. We all are desperately in need the love of Jesus Christ. Our brokenness cannot be counseled away, and refuses to be hidden.
The Witch of Slime and Goo lives in a faraway town called Kannotbee, and her house is made of all things slimy But there is also the Witch of Lemondrops, whose house is made of all things candy As you can imagine, there is nothing but bickering and nagging between them Can these two witches ever get along and give the townspeople some peace? The Lemondrop Witch of Kannotbee has all things children love--candy, slime, and goo (and let's not forget the all-important "POOF" ). About the Author Kaye Marie Giuliani is the author of the highly popular adult fiction series Charity Fish and also a newer series that explores alternate dimensions, The Corn Maze. She approaches everything with a sense of humor and an eye to the unlikely that is fun and engaging for readers of all ages. Ms. Giuliani is a cancer survivor who lives in Maryland with her husband and four beloved dogs. In addition to writing, Kaye is also the founder of Proof Finders Paranormal Investigations, based in Odenton, MD (www.prooffindersparanormal.com).
On the eve of an international G7 Summit, event coordinator Mattie Maguire discovers that the venue, a century-old estate close to Asheville, NC, is more than simply a picturesque setting. It is also the center of political conspiracies involving a ruthless Russian spy ring that will stop at nothing to steal the massive fortune they believe to be hidden there. The search intensifies and a rogue Russian agent attacks Mattie's grandmother, still living on the estate. She hovers in a coma, barely clinging to life. As Mattie struggles to protect her family and ensure a safe event for the most important leaders in the world, her discovery of a fraudulent heir to the estate puts her own life in danger as well. But when her eighty-five-year-old grandfather is kidnapped and held at gunpoint, her path becomes clear. Despite her fear, she must locate the only person who has the information the Russians seek--the estate's rightful heir, hidden away for decades after the murder of his father. But will the true owner's return to his childhood home put his life in danger, too?
With heart, humor, stories and insight, progressive Christian Pastor Kaye Glennon offers these spiritual reflections as a way to maintain a connection to the Divine and our deepest selves no matter what life throws at us.Keeping a Calm Center was originally written during the early days of the pandemic to keep her spiritual community grounded and connected. However, these reflections truly transcend any particular situation and offer timeless words of wisdom and practical spiritual advice on a variety of topics, including staying positive, courage, transformation, gratitude, letting go, being still, and finding hope.
When Your Heart Starts to CryBy: Kaye KarrJoseph Eugene Hoffman was born in a Detroit Hospital to a mother ill-equipped to take care of him. Her heart was not capable of the love he needed in order to thrive, due to her own life of hardships. And Joseph was born almost-knowing he was barely loved.As a baby, he cried and cried and cried. His family dissolved when he was very young, and life only grew harder after his birth father made the decision to leave.During his childhood though, he was given a second chance to have a loving family. Despite his new family having their own tumultuous quirks, he could always count on a loving father to support him... even as life's obstacles continued to grow over time.Will Joseph's dark past always haunt him? Will he be able to find love and eventual happiness? Could his misfortunes eventually blossom into happily ever after or result in total devastation for his loved ones?Based upon real facts and episodes, When Your Heart Starts to Cry invites readers into a relatable world about loss, family, and love.About the AuthorKaye Karr lives in Michigan with her husband, Fred, and little dog, Lily. She found her passion for writing while working as an Executive Secretary at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, from which she eventually retired. She currently has two sons and five grandchildren.
THE FAMIGLIAThe Complete Series - Volume 1This volume includes: THE DEBT - Book 1Giuseppe De Luca aka Don Giuseppe De Luca. Head of the De Luca famiglia. The youngest Capo in history. A strong man. A powerful man. A scary man. He has no fears. He has no weaknesses. Until her. Maria Bianchi. A woman protecting her family. A woman fighting for survival. She is his weakness. Or so he thinks. Until she's not. Until she becomes his strength.THE UNDERBOSS - Book 2My name is Gaetano De Luca and I am THE UNDERBOSS of the De Luca famiglia. I am not a good man. Blood, death and destruction are my constant companion. They follow me where ever I go. My body is scarred and my mind is tormented. I have a tortured soul. Peace never finds me. Not even in sleep.It is my curse. Mine to bear. My punishment for all the bad things that I have done. THEN MY ANGEL APPEARS. She is good. Balancing out my bad. Her arms hold me close. So I can sleep. My angel gives me peace. Where I have none. I am offered redemption. For my past sins. Forgiveness is granted. Finally I am forgiven. Giana is my saving grace - MY SAVIOUR
When meeting their new grandchildren, new grandparents may wonder, "What is the name for me?" Do you struggle with naming yourself for your new role as grandmother? This is one grandmother's funny, sing-song approach to the "name a grandmother" challenge.When she was a new grandmother, she did not know what her grandchildren would call her. She considered, discussed, and then she decided. "Call me anything but Nana-even Banana will do " And so, she became Banana to her grandchildren. She always planned to be Grandmother-an elegant title. But then she realized she needed a name that was more fitting for who she was. And so Banana she is and always will be.This children's poem offers a glimpse at an unusual and humorous response to the problem grandparents face of choosing the name their grandchildren will use for them.
A CROWN FOR CHRISTMASOnce upon a time......A man and a woman had a chance meeting.Instant attractions were formed.Harmless flirting was undertaken.A passionate one week affair followed.Feelings rose from deep inside.And love was the result.Then......Lies were discovered.Misunderstandings took place.And secrets were exposed.The love affair was over as quickly as it started.Tears leaked. Sobs were heard. And crying was the new normal.Heart ache lingered.Then.....Feelings were re-iterated.Obstacles were overcome.And commitments were made.A fairy tale ending.....And they all lived happily ever after.
CARLOIt's 2019 for Christ's sake. Arranged marriages don't happen anymore. They stopped years ago, didn't they? At least I thought they didn't still happen. But gee was I wrong The day I was told by my Don that I would have to enter into an arranged marriage for the sake of the famiglia, I didn't question it. I would do anything for my Don and for my famiglia. So I would be married, even if in name only. And I would protect my new wife with my life. MY VOW was made; it would be done for my Don.ELLAMy life ended on a sunny day when I was twenty four years old. I was informed that I had to marry a man I did not know by my father. Under the guise of protection, I was told. But I know that's not true. It makes good business sense, that's all. And that's all my father cares about. The Famiglia.The business. So on that same day I made A VOW. A promise to myself. And a declaration to god.I would never love the man that my father had chosen for me.
Friendship wins the day in this heartwarming quarrel between two hilariously stubborn frogs. Two frogs find an ordinary little rock. It's the perfect place to stretch their legs But both frogs think it's their rock--and they really don't want to share. So what do they do? Why, make a huge fuss and start an uproarious squabble of course Uh-oh. They've caused such a scene, that here comes a hungry heron. Perhaps they should put their differences aside and find a new rock...together? Jubilant rhyme makes for a witty read aloud in this gleefully illustrated showdown. A lovely reminder on resolving disagreements respectfully, especially for little ones heading back to school or those that are fond of shouting, "Mine "
