Decoding Darkness

Working from the intriguing hypothesis that Alzheimer's dementia is the result of a renegade protein-beta amyloid-Tanzi and others set out to find the gene responsible for its production. Decoding Darkness takes us deep into the minds and far-flung labs of many a prominent researcher, offering an intimate view of the high stakes of molecular genetics, the revolution that propels it, the obstacles that threaten to derail it, and the families whose lives are so dependent upon it. Tanzi and Parson ultimately reveal that Alzheimer's, like heart disease, may be effectively treated-even prevented.

Alzheimer’s disease, a haunting and harrowing ailment, is one of the world’s most common causes of death. Alzheimer’s lingers for years, with patients’ outward appearance unaffected while their cognitive functions fade away. Patients lose the ability to work and live independently, to remember and recognize. There is still no proven way to treat Alzheimer’s because its causes remain unknown. Mind Thief is a comprehensive and engaging history of Alzheimer’s that demystifies efforts to understand the disease. Beginning with the discovery of “presenile dementia” in the early twentieth century, Han Yu examines over a century of research and controversy. She presents the leading hypotheses for what causes Alzheimer’s; discusses each hypothesis’s tangled origins, merits, and gaps; and details their successes and failures. Yu synthesizes a vast amount of medical literature, historical studies, and media interviews, telling the gripping stories of researchers’ struggles while situating science in its historical, social, and cultural contexts. Her chronicling of the trajectory of Alzheimer’s research deftly balances rich scientific detail with attention to the wider implications. In narrating the attempts to find a treatment, Yu also offers a critical account of research and drug development and a consideration of the philosophy of aging. Wide-ranging and accessible, Mind Thief is an important book for all readers interested in the challenge of Alzheimer’s.

Imagine being able to unmask and neutralize those who try to manipulate you, to use their own tactics to defend yourself, making your life simpler and more self-directed. This book will open the door to a world that has always existed but has been invisible to you until now. This is not just a simple manual, but a real tool that will teach you how to navigate the murky sea of manipulation and deceit. Take this unique opportunity to learn those mental tricks used by those who have always tried to guide your decisions, influence your feelings, or worse, make you doubt your own perception of reality. And what if I told you, with this book, that you could not only defend yourself, but also take control of your life? With clear language and detailed explanations, we, Ted Becker and Liam Hoffman, will guide you step by step through this exciting discovery, helping you to develop an awareness that will change your life. You will finally be able to feel free from those who seek to manipulate you, freeing your mind and saving yourself unnecessary frustrations and energy loss. Do not let others guide your life and do not allow anyone to make you doubt yourself. Recognize the signs, learn to combat them, and take control of your life. Buy Dark Psychology and Gaslighting Manipulation now, because your well-being should never be in the hands of others. Your freedom is not an option—it's a right. Claim your right

I'm the son of ruthless criminal. She is innocence incarnate. My Catalina... The girl I grew up with. I'll sacrifice everything for her. But I've been ordered to break that innocence. To take it, and corrupt it into something else. Something darker. Dirtier. To prepare her for a world she's been sheltered from all these years. She calls me her Angel. But I'm the one who just might destroy her. Get the complete trilogy of this disturbingly dark romance as one great boxed set today!

Memory loss can be one of the most terrifying aspects of a diagnosis of dementia. Yet the fear and dread of losing our memory make the experience of the disease worse than it needs to be, according to cultural critic and playwright Anne Davis Basting. She says, Forget memory. Basting emphasizes the importance of activities that focus on the present to improve the lives of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Based on ten years of practice and research in the field, Basting’s study includes specific examples of innovative programs that stimulate growth, humor, and emotional connection; translates into accessible language a wide range of provocative academic works on memory; and addresses how advances in medical research and clinical practice are already pushing radical changes in care for persons with dementia. Bold, optimistic, and innovative, Basting's cultural critique of dementia care offers a vision for how we can change the way we think about and care for people with memory loss.

Alzheimer's disease affects four million people in the United States alone. Although it is incurable, many promising new treatments may slow the disease's progression. This scientifically based book offers support and guidance while presenting the latest treatment options.