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"When the world is brought to a standstill in the early days of a global pandemic, Etta Wilmont finds herself suddenly stranded in Kansas City. Desperate to secure a roof over her head, Etta crosses paths with Henry Logan, a lonely older man in need of a caretaker. His invitation for Etta to stay with him seems to be the solution to both their problems--and maybe the spontaneous adventure Etta's life has been missing. As Etta and Henry settle into...
163) X
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English
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A group of actors set out to make an adult film in rural Texas under the noses of their reclusive hosts-an elderly couple with a farm and boarding house for rent. But when the couple catches their young guests in the act, the cast finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives in this tantalizing slasher from writer-director Ti West.
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English
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In 2015, journalist John Leland set out to meet members of America's fastest-growing age group: 85 and up. He anticipated learning of challenges, of loneliness, and of the deterioration of body, mind, and quality of life. But the elders he met took him in an entirely different direction. Despite disparate backgrounds and circumstances, they each lived with a surprising lightness and contentment. The reality Leland encountered upended contemporary...
165) Harvey holds his own
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Series
Harvey stories volume 2
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
282 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters both human and dog find resolution by standing up to...
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Harbinder Kaur novels volume 2
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English
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"Murder leaps off the page when crime novelists begin to turn up dead in this intricate new novel by internationally best-selling author Elly Griffiths, a literary mystery perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie"--
Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur sees nothing out of the ordinary in the death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition. But the woman's caretaker, Natalka, had a reason to be at the police station: while clearing...
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Park Street Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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xxii, 233 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"A compassionate guide for transforming aging into spiritual growth [bullet] Engage with 25 key questions guiding you to mine previously untapped veins of inspiration and courage [bullet] Find a constructive role for regret and fear and embrace the freedom to become more fully yourself [bullet] Draw from both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions and the latest research in psychological and religious theory to cultivate your spiritual potential...
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Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
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xii, 282 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"A grandmother-granddaughter duo are eager to spend their summer together on peaceful Nantucket, but the season that unfolds brings about unforgettable surprises in New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer's magical, multigenerational novel. Eleanor Sunderland loves living on the Nantucket cliffside, in a charming home that has been in her family for decades. Now widowed, she looks forward to the arrival of her children and grandchildren for...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Lewis Madigan is young, gay, out of work, and getting antsy when he's roped into providing end-of-life care for his insufferable homophobic neighbor, Chester Wheeler. Lewis doesn't need the aggravation, just the money. The only requirements: run errands, be on call, and put up with a miserable old churl no one else in Buffalo can bear. After exchanging barbs, bickering, baiting, and pushing buttons, Chester hits Lewis with the big ask. Lewis can't...
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Mrs. Miracle volume 4
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English
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"As the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and more like an impossible dream, and they've had to move in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who's having trouble taking care of herself. But when Laurel contacts a local home-care organization for help, there are no caregivers available. Then Mrs. Miracle appears at the door. No stranger to lending...
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For Dummies
Pub. Date
[2022].
Edition
6th edition.
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x, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Make your PC your new best friend! Personal computers can connect you to the world, improve your productivity, and make your life much easier. But sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. In Computers For Seniors For Dummies, you'll find a guide that's perfect for those with an abundance of life experience who need a helping hand finding their way around a Windows PC. From surfing the web to video chatting with your family, you'll find hands-on...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xiii, 272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Running brings joy and health benefits to all participants, especially those of the baby boomer generation. But when legs get sore, joints feel achy, and old age creeps up, sometimes senior runners need a little extra motivation to get out of the door and on the road. In Running Past Fifty, lifelong runner Gail Waesche Kislevitz provides helpful tips and motivation from more than thirty runners aged fifty or older. Presenting time-tested recommendations,...
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Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
294 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A groundbreaking exploration of what it means to be a late bloomer in a culture obsessed with SAT scores and early success, and how finding one's way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness.We live in a society where kids and parents are obsessed with early achievement, from getting perfect scores on SATs to getting into Ivy League colleges to landing an amazing job at Google or Facebook--or even better, creating a...
176) Recessional
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Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
©1994
Edition
1st trade ed.
Physical Desc
484 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A young doctor in an old people's center rescues a woman from a car accident in which she loses a leg. He takes her to hospital and disappears for fear of another malpractice suit, but she tracks him down, though not to sue him. Lots of detail on geriatrics.
177) Evergreen
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Series
Publisher
Soho Crime
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
290 pages : color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Los Angeles, 1946: It's been two years since Aki Ito and her family were released from Manzanar detention center and resettled in Chicago with other Japanese Americans. Now the Itos have finally been allowed to return home to California--but nothing is as they left it. The entire Japanese American community is starting from scratch, with thousands of people living in dismal refugee camps while they struggle to find new houses and jobs in over-crowded...
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Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2015]
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xviii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
Description
Sensitively counsels readers on how to downsize a family home filled with a lifetime of memories, sharing practical recommendations for strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers and psychologists.
"It's a rite of passage almost no one will escape: the difficult, emotional journey of downsizing your or your aging parents' home. Here, nationally syndicated home columnist Marni Jameson sensitively...
180) Easy does it!
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Publisher
BayView Entertainment
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 66 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Older & Wiser Workout: Easy does it, is a safe, gentle workout that is perfect for beginners or those that have not been exercising regularly. The movements are simple and easy to follow, but also really fun!
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