Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Soul pain Soul pain Helen K. Black "Soul Pain explores the multifaceted experience of suffering in old age. Older adults suffer for a variety of reasons, including illness, loss, life disappointment, and life experiences related to ge… OL11637945W
Longitudinal data analysis Longitudinal data analysis Jason T. Newsom "This book provides accessible treatment to state-of-the-art approaches to analyzing longitudinal studies. Comprehensive coverage of the most popular analysis tools allows readers to pick and choose … OL16298117W
Aging, biotechnology, and the future Aging, biotechnology, and the future Green, Robert C.,Michael A. Smyer From the Publisher: This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary collection examines how advances in medicine and technology are affecting the aging process and the lives of elderly persons. In analyzing the… OL17923663W
The age fix The age fix Anthony Youn "The incredibly effective, anti-aging bible from world-renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD. You don't have to spend a lot of money or undergo painful or risky procedures to turn back the clock … OL20030755W
Physical activity instruction of older adults Physical activity instruction of older adults C. Jessie Jones,Debra J. Rose "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults is the first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the training modules outlined in the International Curriculum Guildelin… OL20885356W
Integrating aging topics into psychology Integrating aging topics into psychology Susan Krauss Whitbourne,John C. Cavanaugh This edited book provides psychology instructors with practical instructions for integrating aging and adult development topics into their courses. The field of gerontology is one of the fastest grow… OL21182559W
La chaleur du coeur empêche nos corps de rouiller La chaleur du coeur empêche nos corps de rouiller Marie de Hennezel Psychologue clinicienne, M. de Hennezel montre que la vieillesse n'est pas synonyme de solitude, de souffrance et de dépendance. Une invitation à suivre l'élan vital du désir pour faire face à cette … OL24276066W
Pitié pour vos rides Pitié pour vos rides Christiane Collange S'indignant contre le jeunisme, le culte du paraître et le recours généralisé à la médecine esthétique, l'auteure propose d'analyser la place des rides dans la société contemporaine. Elle enquête sur… OL24292194W
Tuck Everlasting Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt A surprising encounter between a young girl and a family which is cursed with everlasting life develops into a deep friendship. Lovely prose and a lovely thought provoking story. OL2775698W
Seeing the World Through Rose-Colored Trifocals Seeing the World Through Rose-Colored Trifocals Claire Flatowicz Growing old isn't all that funny. Except sometimes it is. Claire Flatowicz, author of a column in the wildly popular Momaha blog published by the Omaha World-Herald, has collected her favorite everyd… OL29228639W
Le cerveau Le cerveau Bernard Sablonnière Notre cerveau n'est pas un muscle figé : du 28e jour de la grossesse jusqu'aux âges avancés de la vieillesse, il ne cesse de se construire. Nos neurones peuvent créer un million de connexions par sec… OL29245880W
Adult Development and Aging Adult Development and Aging Susan Krauss Whitbourne "The Fifth Edition of Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives continues to provide psychologists with a fresh and engaging approach to the field of psychology of adult development a… OL3269896W
Successful Aging Successful Aging Douglas D., Ph.D. Friedrich "Successful Aging: Integrating Contemporary Ideas, Research Findings, and Intervention Strategies offers students and practitioners interested in adulthood and aging an integration of contemporary id… OL9165152W