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The reservoir / by Duchovny, David,author.;
"The Reservoir follows an unexceptional man in an exceptional time. We see our present-day pandemic world and New York City through the eyes of a former Wall Street veteran, Ridley, as he, in his enforced quarantined solitude, looks back upon his life. He examines his wins, his failures, the gnawing questions-his career, his divorce, his estranged daughter-and wonders what it all means and who he really is. Sitting and brooding night after night, gazing out his huge picture window high above the Central Park Reservoir, Ridley spots a flashing light in an apartment across the park as if a lonely quarantined person is signaling him in Morse code. His determination to find out who this mystery woman is, this fellow quarantine damsel in distress trapped in her own Fifth Avenue tower, leads him on an epic quest that will ultimately tempt him with either delusional madness or the fulfillment of his own mythic fate. Is he a dying man going mad or an everyman metamorphosing into a hero? Or both? We accompany Ridley as he leaves the safety of his apartment window to save the Fifth Avenue femme fatale and descends into a dangerous, increasingly surreal world of global conspiracies, madness, and sickness of this viral time; beyond that, into the enduring mysteries of love and fatherhood; and deeper still, into the bedrock mystery of life itself. As Ridley's actions grow more and more uncharacteristic, he realizes the key to all the mysteries of now, and even all of history, seem to lie deep beneath the freezing waters of the reservoir. The Reservoir is a twisted rom-com for our distanced time, when the merest touch could kill and conspiracy theories propagate like viruses-a contemporary union of Death in Venice, Rear Window, and The Plague"--
Subjects: Black humor.; Novellas.; City and town life; COVID-19 (Disease);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How Not to Die. by Greger, Michael,actor.; LIT Videobooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Michael GregerOriginally produced by LIT Videobooks in 2023.Learn the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse the many causes of disease-related death.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Health.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Authors--Interviews.; Death.; Heart--Diseases.; Diabetes.; Diseases.; Nutrition.; Authors.; Art and architecture.;
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A funny kind of paradise / by Owens, Jo,1961-author.;
When her husband left her with a baby, a toddler and a fledgling business, Francesca managed--she wasn't always gentle or patient, but the business thrived and Chris and Angelina had food to eat. At nearly 70, she feels she's earned a peaceful retirement. But when a massive stroke leaves her voiceless, partially paralyzed and wholly reliant on the staff of an extended care facility, it seems her freedom is lost. However, Francesca is still clear-headed and sharp, and she knows one thing: she wants to live. She savours her view of a majestic chestnut tree through the hospital window, and speaks in her mind to her beloved friend Anna, dead for two years. The daily tasks and dramas of the rotating crew of care aides tether her to the world: Young Lily, eager to fall in love and regularly falling apart when things don't work out; Michiko, with her spiky hair and tattoos and wicked sense of humour; Molly, endlessly kind and skilled in her work; Blaire, cold and enigmatic. Amidst the indignities of bed baths and a feeding tube, Francesca is surprised to experience flashes of hilarity and joy, even the blossoming of a new friendship with a fellow patient. But as she reflects to Anna on her dutiful son and her troubled and absent daughter, regrets and painful realizations rise to the surface. For the first time, there is nowhere for Francesca to hide from her own choices, and she must reckon with her past before it's too late. A Funny Kind of Paradise is a warm and insightful novel about one woman's opportunity for reinvention--for unconditional love, acceptance and closure--in the unlikeliest of places.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Mother and child; Cerebrovascular disease; Long-term care facilities; Older people;
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Live pain-free : eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery / by Albert, Lee(Neuromuscular therapist),author.; revision of:Albert, Lee(Neuromuscular therapist).Live pain-free without drugs or surgery.;
"Proven, practical, easy-to-follow program to reduce and even eliminate chronic muscular pain through simple movements and and home care. Demonstrates how Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) effectively treats pain patterns caused by injury, stress, repetitive strain, postural distortion and chronic neuromuscular conditions. Includes specific wellness plans for: headache, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, thoracic muscle strain, hip pain, knee pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, and fibromyalgia."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Chronic pain; Chronic pain; Headache; Neck pain; Shoulder pain; Backache; Knee; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Fibromyalgia; Temporomandibular joint; Sciatica; Thoracic outlet syndrome; Physical therapy.; Massage therapy.; Self-care, Health.;
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Twice a spy / by Thomson, Keith,1965-;
Subjects: Spy stories.; Suspense fiction.; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Alzheimer's disease; Fathers and sons; Kidnapping;
© c2011., Doubleday,
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Digest this : the 21-day gut reset plan to conquer your IBS / by Ugarte, Bethany,author.;
"The unique and powerful Gut Reset diet plan for sufferers of IBS and digestive disorders that works to restore healthy gut function in 21 days"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Gastrointestinal system; Gastrointestinal system; Irritable colon; Low-carbohydrate diet;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Gut-Brain Paradox : Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome. by Gundry, Steven R.;
COMPANION TO: GUT CHECK, ISBN 9780062911773. In 'The Gut-Brain Paradox', Steven R. Gundry shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health - and shows us how to heal our microbiomes to take back control of our minds.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Diets; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology;
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Always looking up [sound recording] : the adventures of an incurable optimist / by Fox, Michael J.,1961-;
Read by the author.
Subjects: Fox, Michael J., 1961-; Actors; Actors; Audiobooks.; Parkinson's disease;
© p2009., Hyperion Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to survive a pandemic / by Greger, Michael,author.; Shortridge, Kennedy,writer of afterword.; revision of:Greger, Michael.Bird flu.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens--both pre-existing ones and those newly identified--emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths around the world. How did these diseases come about? And what--if anything--can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes, and our bodies? In How to Survive a Pandemic, Dr. Michael Greger, physician and internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, delves into the origins of some of the deadliest pathogens the world has ever seen. Tracing their evolution from the past until today, Dr. Greger spotlights emerging flu and coronaviruses as he examines where these pathogens originated, as well as the underlying conditions and significant human role that have exacerbated their lethal influence to large, and even global, levels. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, Dr. Greger reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic, but also what human society must rectify to reduce the likelihood of even worse catastrophes in the future."--Back cover.
Subjects: Zoonoses.; Zoonoses; Epidemics; Animals as carriers of disease.; Pathogenic microorganisms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The beauty of living twice / by Stone, Sharon,1958-author.;
The Nobel Peace Summit Award-winning actress, activist, and humanitarian chronicles her efforts to recover and rebuild after a massive stroke, discussing how her health challenges were also shaped by industry standards, childhood traumas, and family bonds.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Stone, Sharon, 1958-; Motion picture actors and actresses; Cerebrovascular disease;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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