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Conquer the Indiana Health Insurance Exam in Under 90 Minutes delivers a fast, clear, and complete overview of the essential concepts tested on the Indiana Health Insurance licensing exam. This concise guide simplifies the full range of accident and health insurance topics, including policy structure, renewability, disability coverage, managed care systems, and group insurance principles. It explores the relationships between insurers, producers, and policyholders while explaining Indiana-specific regulations, consumer protections, and the duties of licensed professionals. Readers will gain...

One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings...

Until sophomore year of high school, 15-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities, friends, and loving parents at home. But after awakening from a vivid nightmare in which she was diagnosed with brain cancer, she was convinced the dream had been a warning. Allison believed that she must do something to stop the cancer in her dream from becoming a reality.

What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more - and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years.

The Lupus Solution is a patient’s guide to understanding the why behind their symptoms and their autoimmune condition so that they may achieve remission.

Prepare with focus and confidence using Conquer the North Carolina Life and Health Insurance Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Tar Heel State Licensing Guide. This concise, audiobook-friendly study guide is designed to deliver essential knowledge in a clear and practical format. Inside, you’ll find straightforward coverage of life insurance basics, health plans, disability income, and annuities, along with North Carolina-specific insurance laws and regulations. Each chapter explains the core principles without unnecessary filler, helping you understand contracts, benefits, policy provisions, and ...

Imagine that it is your responsibility to treat a mentally-ill child based solely on your perception. Imagine being allowed to mess up under the guise of psychology being an imperfect science. Can someone be disabled because of an inevitable mental illness, or is this person just a product of a flawed system that is still trying to figure out solutions? The safety of being in control with no repercussions often leads to impulsive decision-making and a lack of accountability. The phrase “perception is reality” has done more harm than good for our society. *********** “Talented artist ...

When Roger Rasmussen was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, he did what most patients do: listened carefully, weighed his options, and tried to make peace with the life-altering decisions ahead. Then he heard about Joe Tippens' story, which led him down a rabbit hole of research into something unexpected—a compound called fenbendazole with curious case reports and a growing collection of personal accounts.

Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for adults who want to get and stay organized. Listeners will enjoy all new content on organizing digital information, managing distractions, organizing finances, and coping with the "black hole" of the Internet.

2022 Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Difference (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated. Does your child exhibit... Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement? A...

The first book to cover the entirety of disability history, from pre-1492 to the present Disability is not only the story of someone we love or the story of whom we may become; rather it is undoubtedly the story of our nation. Covering the entirety of US history from pre-1492 to the present, A...

Conquer the Maryland Life and Health Insurance Exam in Under 120 Minutes is a concise, audiobook-friendly study guide designed to help aspiring producers master the essential principles of life, accident, health, and annuity insurance. This focused review covers every major domain tested on the Maryland licensing exam—from insurance regulation and general principles to the structure of life insurance contracts, annuities, disability income coverage, and health insurance provisions. It also explores critical topics such as group plans, Medicare, long-term care, taxation, and consumer ...

Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills - the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure.

The Conquer the Exam in Under 90 Minutes series is the original audiobook-first exam prep solution. These guides are intentionally concise, with short, clear paragraphs that explain exactly what you need to know. Each book is designed to be completed in a single sitting — or listened to on the go — so you can master the essentials quickly without being buried in hundreds of pages of filler or endless practice questions. This focused study guide is written specifically for the Pennsylvania Accident and Health Insurance Exam. It covers everything tested on the official state outline, ...

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist “A candid, accessible cheat...

This focused study guide is designed to help aspiring producers master the essential concepts for the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Exam. With clear explanations, short paragraphs, and an audiobook-friendly format, it provides a direct path to understanding the principles, policies, and laws tested on the state exam. Inside you’ll find complete coverage of life insurance basics, policy structures, annuities, health and disability contracts, medical and group plans, federal tax considerations, and the key Washington state regulations that govern insurance practice. Each chapter ...

Most books on ADHD don't dare expose the genuine grit of the moment-by-moment peaks and valleys of this special parenthood - the gut-wrenching, crying on the bathroom floor, feeling like you're losing your mind truth of the matter that is learning to successfully parent a child with ADHD. Boy Without Instructions: Surviving the Learning Curve of Parenting a child with ADHD changes that. Williams shares her unfiltered thoughts and emotions during her progression through this learning curve during this harrowing ride.

Prepare with focus and clarity for the North Carolina Health Insurance Exam. This concise guide covers the essentials of health policies, disability income, medical plans, and the regulations that shape insurance practice in the Tar Heel State. Written in clear language, it provides the structure you need without unnecessary repetition. Each chapter explains key concepts in health coverage, from the fundamentals of individual and group policies to the details of state-specific requirements. Complex rules such as renewability, continuation, replacement, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act are...

Light: Medicine of the Future challenges the modern myth that the sun is dangerous to our well-being and claims that technological advancements, such as most fluorescent lighting, sunglasses, tanning lotions, and our indoor lifestyles, may be more harmful than helpful. Integrating scientific...

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.