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A stroke survivor and American Heart Association spokesperson
shares her story and cutting-edge medical advice on stroke
prevention and treatment. Stroke is the third leading cause of
death in the United States today and the leading cause of adult
disability. This practical and inspiring book combines solid
prescriptive advice on stroke from top medical experts in the field
with the author's own uplifting story of recovery from the stroke
she suffered at age 31, which paralyzed the left side of her body
and left her unable to speak.Now 90 per cent recovered, she proves
that the so-called 'silent killer' doesn't have to silence or kill,
a strong message for those at risk of stroke as well as stroke
patients and their caregivers. She gives readers the latest
information on stroke screening and treatment, including six-month
warning signs, the ten-minute diagnosis, and clot-busters. Valerie
Greene (Winter Park, FL) is an internationally recognized
spokesperson for the American Heart Association and the American
Stroke Association for stroke awareness. She is a speaker at
special events and conferences, and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS,
and Fox.
Crimes never solved, eerie sightings never explained and paranormal
events that stretch the limits of the mind -- read about the
mysteries that continue to baffle British Columbians to this day.
When Fort Victoria was first established in the mid-nineteenth
century, eight pioneer families of Europe's upper class formed the
social elite of the modest colony. The self-named aristocracy of
this new land, these families shaped a world suited to their proper
tastes on the upper floors of the fort, and eventually, in
beautiful homes that imitated the height of fashion in Europe.
However, between their tea parties and balls, these particular
families greatly influenced the progress of the city of Victoria
and the province of British Columbia. In "Above Stairs," get to
know the the Douglases, the Pembertons, the Skinners, the Creases,
the O'Reillys, the Trutches, the Rithets and the Barnards. These
families made laws, surveyed land, founded businesses and set a
standard of social acceptability for all those living in Victoria
at the time. Like a kitchen hand sneaking up the servants' steps to
spy on the rich, discover the glamorous, complicated lives of
Victoria's social elite in "Above Stairs."
On Sunday 24 March 1991, four-year-old Michael Wayne Dunahee
vanished from a Victoria, BC playground, virtually in front of his
parents' eyes. Almost twenty-two years and thousands of tips and
leads later, his whereabouts remain unknown. Bruce and Crystal
Dunahee, devastated at the loss of their son, nevertheless endured
and found the inner strength to turn their personal heartache
towards public service. Working with Child Find BC to further
education on preventing child abductions and to give essential
support to other parents of missing children, they have been able
to rebuild their lives. They have never given up hope they will one
day find their son, and their courage and unflagging resolve is an
inspiration to parents everywhere. Michael's abduction initiated
one of the largest missing child investigations in Canada at the
time; and to this day, even as a cold case, it is still rigorously
investigated by a number of dedicated members of the police force.
His story is presented here in the spirit of hope that Michael is
still alive somewhere in the world and that answers will be found
to the mystery of his disappearance -- and perhaps even bring him
home to his waiting family. The book includes safety tips for
preventing child abduction, and information on what to do when a
child goes missing or a missing child is seen. Part proceeds from
this book will go to Child Find BC.
An inspiring tale of hope, love and a pup's determination to live
despite the odds and a woman's faith in God to see them thru.
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