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In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouley strips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a dark or dour look at the demon of Alzheimer’s. Whouley shares the trying, the tender, and the sometimes hilarious moments in meeting the challenge also known as Mom.

No one tells it like it is quite like the Whatever duo of Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt. Now they share their colorful commentary and edgy common sense on every aspect of life, from food and eating ("Does Talking to Pop Tarts Mean You're Crazy?") to fashion and grooming ("The Devil Wore Palazzo Pants") to cleaning and organizing ("Not a Hoarder, Still a Slob"). You'll see it's okay not to measure up to perfectionistic standards of behavior and achievement.

What kind of relationship do you have with your brain? This important organ shapes who you are, so it’s important to make sure it’s performing at its best. You have the power to actively design the brain that serves you best through an exciting process called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change. It can change for the better or for the worse. This book shows you how to actively manage your brain’s neuroplasticity. It gives you the keys to building resilience and making it stick.