Item category 2: Dementia

Deep in Brazil's neglected Bahia hinterland, two sisters find an ancient knife beneath their grandmother's bed and, momentarily mystified by its power, decide to taste its metal. The shuddering violence that follows marks their lives and binds them together forever.

This series presents a fresh introduction to the world of animals - how they grow and learn, the dangers they have to face and how they develop into adults. Each title explores the topics of habitat, conservation and animal adaptation and survival. This text focuses on elephants.

Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift.

'Family Life in Pictures' takes a look at the traditional family. Children, parents, grand parents, 'tipsy' uncles and even the family dog are depicted. There are weddings, family meals, celebrations, picnics, church services, holidays and quiet time spent at home reading or in front of the TV.

There can be a lot of understandable fear and worry when a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia. Whilst the stigma of dementia can be powerful it should not restrict a person from finding meaning and purpose in life. Psychologists Dr Michelle Hamill and Dr Martina McCarthy believe that a ho...

Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and services. Recognised experts from the UK...

Meet a detective on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a hired assassin facing his greatest adversary; and two passengers meeting by chance on a plane, spelling romance or something far more sinister. In his first collection of short stories, this master of crime delivers a gripp...