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Annie and Rolf Lulloff were entering an exciting stage of life in 1976 when the first signs of health issues that lie ahead for Annie began to emerge. A sudden loss of sense of smell, severe anxiety attacks, vision issues, and other neurological challenges piled up, eventually culminating in a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease on New Year's Eve, 1989.But the Lulloffs were not about to let Parkinson's get the best of them. They cultivated a special relationship as care partners while enjoying life to its fullest over the next thirty-one years. Their commitment to experiencing all that life has to offer strengthened their bond and established them as examples for others going through similar journeys.Living and Loving with Parkinson's Disease is part love story and part how-to guide for all participants in a care partnership. Care persons, their spouses, and extended family and friends will benefit from the tips and care suggestions Rolf has compiled from his front-row seat to the ever-changing road that is a Parkinson's disease journey."The sense of despair that often accompanies the loss of control from Parkinson's can be overwhelming. Rolf and Annie Lulloff are great examples of how focusing on love and resilience makes it possible to enjoy a fulfilling quality of life."-Ann McKee, MD, director of the Boston University CTE Center and UNITE brain bank

Billy Ball is a walking, talking baseball who lives an idyllic life and enjoys going to school. Like most children, he assumes all of his classmates have plenty to eat and a nice place to call home every night just like he does. Billy's view of the world receives a jolt when he learns his new friend, CJ, does not enjoy the same comforts. In fact, CJ's family lives in a car, and the free lunch program at school often accounts for his only meal.Homelessness is a situation all too common for many children across the USA. Despite this, the concept of not having a place to call home can be difficult to grasp for those who are fortunate to enjoy a safe, stable living environment. Authors Amy Matz Bolle and Tony Pichler, supported by eye-catching illustrations by Val Lambert, deliver a heart-warming lesson in compassion, sharing, and unconditional friendship.

Kevin Randall takes readers on a journey through life's challenges, triumphs, passions and spirituality with a collection of poems based on "Just Three Words." Randall offers an uncommon glimpse into the motivations of a poet by providing readers with a "What I'm Thinking" introduction to each of his heart-felt introspections. With compositions ranging from youthful memories to mature wisdom, whimsical to philosophical, Randall's debut effort touches the full spectrum of human emotion.

"This book is a great resource for enjoying some of the best public courses in the world, and they're right here in my home state of Wisconsin."- Steve Stricker, PGA Tour starGolf writer Mike Dauplaise leads you on a personal tour of some of the top public golf courses in the USA, which just happen to be in the beautiful Eastern Wisconsin region he calls home. This shot-by-shot guide features detailed descriptions, color photos and course management tips not found in any yardage guide.From major championship venues such as Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run and Erin Hills to a strong municipal layout just minutes from Lambeau Field, discover how designs by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have made this part of the Badger State one of the top golf destinations in the world.

Orik likes to run, bark and play like most other dogs. But Orik also is a trained service dog who takes his job very seriously. He helps his person, Christy, accomplish many things that come up during her day.Come along with Orik and Christy as they demonstrate what teamwork is all about, even when Orik gets into mischief. Their story of loyalty, determination and forgiveness will put a smile on your face.

Gifted and talented children, academically gifted students, profoundly gifted students, characteristics of gifted students, underachieving gifted students, teaching gifted and talented students"Albert" was on his way to becoming part of a dubious educational system statistic. An obviously smart kid who seldom bothered to attended class, he had fallen through the cracks and was not going to earn a high school diploma. But was Albert failing education or was education failing Albert?Author Ron Dauplaise uses real-life experiences from his career as an educator and public school administrator to illustrate the challenges parents, teachers and school districts have in accounting for students like Albert - students on the high end of the bell curve in the realm of the exceptionally gifted. Dauplaise guides readers through the telltale signs of identifying gifted students and offers suggestions to release the often-underutilized intellectual power these special individuals possess.Readers will gain insight into the mechanisms of education bureaucracy that often present barriers to addressing the needs of the exceptionally gifted and learn how they can take control of the situation for the benefit of the child. The good news is gifted education is evolving into a specialty of its own and school districts increasingly are making accommodations for this segment of the population - if you're fortunate.

Deborah and Willie Young had the kind of marriage where they would call each other "Sweetie" and actually mean it. That's what made Willie's sudden death from accidental fentanyl poisoning all that much harder to handle. Deborah soon realized her grief journey wasn't going to be as easy as simply moving on.Through her strong faith and patient support from family and friends, Deborah was able to overcome paralyzing sadness to appreciate life again. Her intimate story of survival sends the message that it is okay to heal at your own pace.

Coming of age is difficult enough under the best of circumstances, but Heidi's home life is far from ideal. The only person who makes the dysfunctional household tolerable is her stepbrother, David. Popular and athletic, David provides the stability and friendship Heidi craves in an otherwise lonely existence. But when David begins to distance himself from those who care about him most, Heidi fears her confidant is slipping away. Her concern turns to the most intense pain imaginable when David's downward spiral ends in suicide, sending Heidi herself to the depths of despair. Heidi would give anything to change her reality, but the fates have other plans for her - and the people lucky enough to cross her path. With her new-found ability to help people struggling with deep regret make things right, Heidi reluctantly serves as an agent of change until coming face to face with the ultimate decision.

Ruth Boettcher's memoir relates her journey as a naïve, small-town girl who arrived in Chicago for nursing school in the mid-1960s. The United States was in the midst of a social transition from postwar calm to civil rights and Vietnam era strife. The big city offered a culture shock for Boettcher and most of her classmates at the all-female Rehtlaw Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. They were experiencing their first time away from home, balancing a desire to spread their wings with the strict discipline demanded by house mothers and instructors. It also made the episodes of drama and mischief that much more memorable.Readers will enjoy Ruth's descriptions of health care environments that were typical for the day, but would make inspectors cringe by modern standards. She navigated her way through the challenges of relationships, school and potential pitfalls through determination, family morals and the guiding hand of a few angels along the way. Ruth and her classmates displayed a dedication to providing the best care possible in an era when personal touch played a more important role than advanced technology.

Linda Lee Pope dealt with more than her fair share of tragedy in life. From losing her mother at a youngage to seeing her own daughter die in a car accident, Linda was beginning to wonder if life was even worth living. In fact, she even contemplated suicide at the depth of her depression.However, the presence of a singular goal, created shortly after her mother's death through the imagery of a popular television show, created a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for Linda. The thought of escaping the long, harsh winters of her native Wisconsin for the tropical paradise of Maui, Hawaii, lingered in the back of her mind for more than forty years.Finally, Linda decided to make the ultimate leap. Selling her home and most of her possessions, she bought a one-way ticket to Maui with nothing guaranteed upon her arrival. Nothing, that is, except taking control of her life with the satisfaction of making her wildest dreams come true.

Jacob Francis White left home at a young age to pursue an adventure-filled life that included stints on a Great Lakes pirate ship, a driver for the Chicago gangs, and a worker with a traveling carnival troupe. Despite Jake's ability to live life to its fullest, there was one aspect of life that always eluded him: love.About 1950, a minimum security prison camp northwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin, took shape that would come to be known as the Brown County Reforestation Camp and NEW Zoo. "Hobo Jake" tells the fictional story of one of the first inmates of the camp and the love-based promise that keeps his ghostly presence lingering there today.

Do you wake up excited to enjoy the day? We all deserve to be happy and live the lives we want. Holistic nurse practitioner Bonnie Groessl reveals a variety of simple steps you can take to achieve better health, happiness, relationships and abundance.Stress is a challenging part of life, yet we can't live without it. To experience life is to experience stress. Bonnie describes how stress isn't so much what happens, but our reaction to it. Sometimes life throws us a curveball, but we have the innate ability to deal with any detour in life. We all have the power within us to open the door to a better life. You have the choice to empower yourself. No one can do that for you. Bonnie reveals strategies and techniques that power each of the 5 steps to better health and happiness. Take what fits for you and incorporate these easy steps into your life. This book serves as a treasure chest of resources, helping you add to your toolbox so you can move past any current barriers and create the life you want.

For better or worse, childhood experiences affect how individuals view themselves and their place in the world for the rest of their lives. Author Nicole Lawrence understands this as well as anyone, having survived a challenging childhood in a broken home and a dysfunctional relationship with her mother to find her own path through life.In "Doors to Transformation," Nicole helps readers who may be struggling with their own childhood experiences by sharing her story of forgiveness and describing the tools that contributed to her healing journey. The transformational process includes coming to peace with the past as well as actively working toward releasing emotions so you can become the person you want to be.

Discussion surrounding America's violence problem often centers on the gun debate, an issue with no acceptable solution for half the population. Author Jay Breitlow, D.C., who lost his father in a school shooting, makes the case that addressing issues completely separate from the gun debate may provide more sustainable answers.Dr. Breitlow takes a comprehensive look at the benefits that supportive home environments and enhanced mental healthcare can have on troubled individuals, and suggests grassroots changes you can make in your home and community to eliminate violence.Community tragedies, such as the one that took Dale Breitlow's life when Jay was in ninth grade, have become shockingly commonplace. Dr. Breitlow is convinced positive change is possible. His vision focuses on creating systems centered on one fundamental emotion: Love.

Long before the era of young people committing mass murder became a too-common event, sixteen-year-old Harry Hebard made world news when he killed all five members of his family in Kennedy-era Green Bay, Wisconsin.Harry appeared to be a relatively normal teenager. A member of the high school track team, Harry harbored a deep resentment that would make its ugly appearance on a cold winter's day in 1963. In systematically executing his family, Harry became the first documented teenage mass murderer in Wisconsin history.Criminal profile veteran Steve Daniels details Harry's case and provides insight into what makes Harry and other mass murderers tick.

The ships and crews of the U.S. Lighthouse Tender Service were the unsung heroes of Great Lakes transportation for more than a century. Yet despite the critical role they played in maritime operations, little information is available about these hard-working men and the ships they called home.Author Paul J. Mason provides an illustrated history of lighthouse tenders that served on "The Lakes," complete with rare photos and fascinating back stories. Great Lakes history buffs will enjoy learning about these forgotten ships and crews, and their place in maritime's golden age.

Discover your ability to experience pleasure by recruiting the untapped power within through tips from Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and radio personality Betty Louise. Follow Betty's simple concepts to build courage, confidence and grace by understanding your inner beauty, sensuality and sexuality.Accessing the mind's powers of self-healing and exploration is a skill that brings inner wisdom to a conscious level. Betty's actionable steps will help you create your own path to discovery and fulfillment while discovering the health benefits of sex and how your energy impacts and influences others.Identifying the positive forces within your body opens new ways to love yourself. Join Coach Betty as she leads you on a journey of self-discovery, releasing your inner magnificence while lowering stress and experiencing the joy of vibrational healing.

Nick Nesvacil sat on the cusp of his future as a college football player and dean's list student when brain cancer made its unwelcome entrance. Nick was in for the battle of his young life, made even more challenging with a stroke suffered during surgery and a bout with meningitis.But Nick wasn't about to give up without a fight. Leveraging the strength of his family, friends and even members of his favorite hometown team, the Green Bay Packers, Nick pushed through his cancer journey with a renewed appreciation for life and a determination to help others on their journey.Nick details some of the expectations and tools cancer patients and their support teams will need, and shares the story of STINGCANCER, the student-driven support group he founded in his role as a high school teacher and coach. Nick lays out a strategy you can use to start a STINGCANCER group and make it a winning organization for your community."Most cancer patients are happy to simply survive their journey, but Nick didn't stop there. His story of perseverance proves that all of us are capable of doing something special."Bob Harlan, Chairman Emeritus - Green Bay Packers, and Cancer Survivor

"The fact is that the Packers as a franchise couldn't have been more fortunate to have the league's pre-eminent independent historian/statistician/author chronicling them." - Bob McGinn, author of "The Ultimate Super Bowl Book" Veteran football statistics analyst Eric Goska has taken on the Herculean task of researching and logging every available offensive play in Green Bay Packers history for an unprecedented look into the numbers behind this iconic franchise. That's a century of runs, catches, passes, and scores that have never before been studied in this manner.Names such as Arnie Herber, Weert Engelmann, and Don Hutson made headlines long before Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, and other modern-day stars graced the Green Bay gridiron. The game has changed over the decades, but football fans may be surprised how well the numbers generated by the stars of yesterday have stood the test of time.