Tonya Rabb has had one incredible life, but she isn't slowing down anytime soon. She got her start as a master cosmetologist and makeup artist for the entertainment industry, and but is now the founder of a brand new nonprofit called Tonya's Mission to Walk. Born out of her long and debilitating battles with blindness, paralysis, and malpractice, Tonya's Mission to Walk seeks to help other individuals like Tonya-extraordinary people with extraordinary challenges-overcome the obstacles they face on a daily basis. Through equipment rentals, discounted physical therapy sessions, and other various services, no one gets left behind when they're a part of Tonya's tenacious mission But how did Tonya get to where she is today? My Mission to Walk: A Journey of Sight, Step, and Strength delves deep into Tonya's life and recounts tales full of happiness, heartache, and hope. An entertaining cross-country tour with the Chi-Lites, a history-making study-abroad trip to Costa Rica, and a very close call with a malicious nurse are just a few of the truly inspiring stories Tonya has to share. Learn more about Tonya's Mission to Walk at tmtowalk.com.
The tragic events aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, are seen as an example of extreme heroism. When they realized their plane had been hijacked, passengers aboard flight 93 fought the hijackers and brought the plane down in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to save the lives of people on the ground. This book examines the events leading up to the hijacking, the heroic actions of passengers and crew, and the country's response to this tragedy. A glossary helps students develop their vocabulary, while a further information section encourages deeper understanding of the topic.
Driven to Achieve: The ABCs of Life Workbook Companion and Study Guide is hard, but rewarding work. It forces you to search your mind for your best self, your life's goals, and your greatest dreams. The Workbook will work for you if you work it. It walks you step by step through your vision, goals, needs and it even includes a follow-up section for you to make sure you are doing the work. Life is a series of goal setting and goal reaching. Once you've reached your goals, the next thing to do is set some new ones.
Breathe easier and live a full life with proper asthma treatment Asthma For Dummies is a reassuring and realistic guide to managing asthma, whether you’re living with it yourself or have a loved one who suffers from the disease. It’s packed with authoritative information on symptoms and diagnosis, plus resources you can use to enhance long-term asthma management. Find the best treatments and reduce asthma complications with compassionate advice and all the latest details on medication options, including asthma controller drugs, rescue asthma medications, and future trends in asthma therapy. Discover the most common triggers and suggestions for avoiding them in daily life. With the expert advice in this Dummies guide, you can tackle asthma. Learn all the basics about diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and childrenFind out about the newest treatments, therapies, and alternative strategiesPrepare for your doctor’s appointment with questions to ask and ideas for working through financial concernsKnow what to do about complications, dual diagnoses, and special circumstancesThis updated edition of Asthma For Dummies is a must-have for asthmatics and parents of asthmatic children.
America's greatest shame has been its enslavement of millions of African Americans prior to their emancipation at the end of the Civil War in 1865. The experience of these individuals included backbreaking labor, cruel punishments, poverty, lack of education, and the separation of family members. From the beginning of their bondage in Africa, the lives of enslaved Africans is chronicled through books, drawings, advertisements, political cartoons, song lyrics, and more in this thought-provoking guide to a difficult time in the nation's past.
Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of NASA's history. With immersive full-color photos. Sail the stars with astronaut Charlie Bolden as he recounts his amazing shuttle missions, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, training with Sally Ride, and leading the first US space mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Charlie even got to congratulate Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Academy Awards--from space Follow Charlie's incredible story, from watching movies as a kid about Flash Gordon flying to Mars--from the balcony where Black people had to sit--all the way to becoming the first Black NASA Administrator. From the thrill of watching lightning storms from the mesosphere to the heartbreak of the Challenger disaster, Charles's life as a star sailor is full of adventure and discovery, told in his own words along with award-winning author Tonya Bolden. In-depth looks at how astronauts train, work, and live are complemented by diagrams, highlighted vocabulary, scientific sidebars, and incredible personal photographs. Back matter includes an author's note and timeline.
"An important and inspiring astronaut memoir." --Kirkus Reviews Sail the stars with astronaut Charlie Bolden as he recounts his amazing shuttle missions, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, training with Sally Ride, and leading the first US space mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Charlie even got to congratulate Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Academy Awards--from space Follow Charlie's incredible story, from watching movies as a kid about Flash Gordon flying to Mars--from the balcony where Black people had to sit--all the way to becoming the first Black NASA Administrator. From the thrill of watching lightning storms from the mesosphere to the heartbreak of the Challenger disaster, Charles's life as a star sailor is full of adventure and discovery, told in his own words along with award-winning author Tonya Bolden. In-depth looks at how astronauts train, work, and live are complemented by diagrams, highlighted vocabulary, scientific sidebars, and incredible personal photographs. Back matter includes an author's note and timeline.
Over 40 million adults in the United States, ages 18 or older, experience at least one episode of a mental health crisis such as depression, stress and anxiety, psychosis, memory loss or debilitating inattentiveness. In the United States, it is less common to discuss the similar association between nutrition and mental health as discussed of diet and physical health. Feed the Brain: A Guide to Eating for Optimal Mental Health is l tool guide to enhance your dietary awareness for better mental health. Discover foods, herbs, and the nutrition that helps improve overall mental wellness.
LEAD AMAZING WOMAN LEAD is more than a book. It's a call for you to link arms with women everywhere who want to bring their work to the world in bigger, bolder ways. Every page of LEAD AMAZING WOMAN LEAD is filled with practical guidance and ideas to ignite new perspectives, elevate your potentials and motivate manifesting actions. Written by a collective of influential entrepreneurs, mentors, and change-makers, each chapter explores one of THE EIGHT ESSENTIAL POWERS OF MASTERING YOUR MISSION. Each power builds upon the next guiding you to set free the untapped capacity to thrive as an amazing woman who is called to lead. 2020 brings with it an expanded role of the AMAZING WOMAN. Our work will become more significant than ever before Whatever your passion or talent, career endeavor or soul's calling, this is the time to LEAD AMAZING WOMAN LEAD Featured writers include Vanessa L. Adlawan, Dena Breslin, Tonya R. Busby, Pamela (Ella) Nebeker, Joy Osaka-Lu, Pamela Plick, Conni Ponturo, and Heather Salmon. For more information about the CERTIFIED TRANSFORMATIONAL AUTHORS featured in this book visit www.AmazingWomanNation.com Marsh Engle's pioneering work in the field of women's success leadership bridges both the internal and external aspects of creativity and contribution. As the founder of the AMAZING WOMAN NATION, she brings together purpose-driven entrepreneurs and changemakers through events, retreats, coaching programs and books designed to elevate the lives and the success of women everywhere. For more about Marsh Engle and her work visit www.MarshEngle.com. ABOUT AMAZING WOMAN BOOKS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS: Amazing Woman Nation is dedicated to evolving the culture of women's success. Founded by Marsh Engle, the organization is dedicated to elevating and celebrating every woman's purpose and creativity by curating a collection of educational programs, engaging events and campaigns positioned to move millions. Since 2001 AMAZING WOMAN published books, training programs, and live events have been recognized for their unparalleled capacity to move women to create influential brands, launch successful entrepreneurial ventures, and lead careers of inspired impact. In Spring 2020 the Amazing Woman Nation launches THE CAMPUS the next level educational experience for women. THE CAMPUS is comprised of a faculty of thinkers, teachers, coaches and creators whose ideas are shaping a shift in the culture of women's lives, creativity, and advancement in a rapidly changing world. Visit more information visit www.AmazingWomanNation.com
Expand and enrich your Best Friends activity programming with 149 all-new activities for individuals with dementia. Like the first book, this collection of fun and easy activities will add both meaning and enjoyment to the activities at your adult day center, home care setting, or residential care facility.
This updated edition of the bestselling book addresses today’s intense pressures in staffing and retention. It shows vividly how the Best Friends™ approach to dementia care improves quality of life not only for persons with memory loss but also for the staff providing care. Give the staff the skills and satisfaction to keep them on the job. Includes: Stories from successful dementia programs, chapter-by-chapter toolkits of training techniques and learning exercises, ways to support and retain staff, and actionable ideas to improve the care culture.