Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Every Monday Matters: 52 Ways to Make a Difference by Matthew Emerzian, Kelly Bozza

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52 Mondays, 52 Activities, 52 Ways to Make a Life-Enhancing Difference. Monday used to be the least favorite day of the week. Monday was the day that ended the weekend; the day you had to go back to work; and the day you started a diet or decided to quit smoking%u2026again. Not anymore! Authors Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza do a total makeover  on the bad image of Mondays and make that day mean something amazing, something incredible, something unbelievable. Every Monday Matters does this by taking...1 point

Random Acts of Kindness

Named a USA Today Best Bet for Educators, this is more...0 points

Named a USA Today Best Bet for Educators, this is a book that encourages grace through the smallest gestures. The inspiration for the kindness movement, Random Acts of Kindness is an antidote for a weary world. Its true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity inspire readers to live more compassionately in this beautiful new edition.0 points

Practice Random Acts of Kindness: Bring More Peace, Love, And Compassion into the World

A course in compassion from the creators of Random more...0 points

A course in compassion from the creators of Random Acts of Kindness, Practice Random Acts of Kindness is a compilation of inspiring meditations, affirmations, and true stories collected from the growing number of "kindness experts" in the world. Contributors include Cecil Williams, Billy Graham, Rosalyn Carter, the Dalai Lama, presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, and a once-homeless millionaire in Los Angeles whose life was transformed by an anonymous act of generosity. Kindness is a revolution...0 points

More Random Acts of Kindness by The Editors of Conari Press

The Eagerly Awaited Sequel to the Bestselling Random more...0 points

The Eagerly Awaited Sequel to the Bestselling Random Acts of Kindness Little did we know when we published Random Acts of Kindness that it would ignite a prairie fire of kindness across the country. We have been overwhelmed by calls and letters from people of every imaginable background who felt compelled to tell their stories. More Random Acts of Kindness shares a powerful selection of these heartwarming stories along with a wealth of inspirational quotations that bring home the timeless magic...0 points

Random Acts of Kindness by Animals by Stephanie Laland

The French poet, Theophile Gautier once asked, &qu more...0 points

The French poet, Theophile Gautier once asked, "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes?" And it's true - if you have ever loved an animal, you know that there is something special about them. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves it, through amazing and heartwarming true tales of animal compassion, devotion, and bravery. In the pages of this book readers will meet remarkable dogs and cats, as well as gorillas, dolphins, bears, seagulls, rats, birds, and on...0 points

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE: An Exercise in Life Purpose, Random Acts of Kindness and Generosity by Angela Christensen, Frederick Pearce

Learn the importance of following your life's purpose. more...0 points

Learn the importance of following your life's purpose. Having purpose will help you stay motivated and help you achieve your goals. Not just for a day or a week, but long term. Understand how showing gratitude reveals more reasons to be grateful and brings more abundance and prosperity into your life. Learn how doing random acts of kindness increases your success in all your personal and business dealings. Discover how staying focused on your purpose, while helping others, results in more friends,...0 points

301 Random Acts of Kindness: A User's Guide to a Giving Life by Mary K. Colf, Len Oszustowicz

301 Random Acts of Kindness challenges readers to more...0 points

301 Random Acts of Kindness challenges readers to tackle the list and actually commit themselves to take concrete steps toward the creation of a better world.0 points

Good Deeds: Over 200 Suggestions for Random Acts of Kindness to Brighten the Lives of Family, Friends, and Complete Strangers by James Charlton, Barbara Binswanger

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The Power of Giving: How Giving Back Enriches Us All by Azim Jamal, Harvey McKinnon

This accessible, down-to-earth guide teaches the invaluable more...0 points

This accessible, down-to-earth guide teaches the invaluable lesson: the more you give, the more you have-and helps you discover the unexpected gifts you are able to offer others (beyond just money!). When most of us think of giving, we usually think only in terms of time or money, things we would like to share but barely have enough of for ourselves. But we have far more to give than we realize, and we stand to benefit more from giving than we can begin to imagine. In The Power of Giving, Azim...0 points

Self-Defeating Behaviors: Free Yourself from the Habits, Compulsions, Feelings, and Attitudes That Hold You Back by Milton R. Cudney, Robert E. Hardy

A guide to freeing ourselves from the inappropriat more...0 points

A guide to freeing ourselves from the inappropriate and crippling behaviors that sabotage our success.0 points

The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back by Bill Shore

In this wise and inspiring book, social entrepreneur more...0 points

In this wise and inspiring book, social entrepreneur Bill Shore shows us how to make the most of life and do something that counts. Like the cathedral builders of an earlier time, the visionaries described in this memoir share a single desire: to create something that endures. The extraordinary people Shore has met on his travels represent a new movement of citizens who are tapping into the vast resources of the private sector to improve public life. Among them are:-- Gary Mulhair, who has created...0 points

Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Peter Economy, Bert Berkley

There is something exciting happening in businesses more...0 points

There is something exciting happening in businesses across the country. More business-people and more companies than ever are participating in charitable activities and are learning that giving back is not a slogan-it is a way of doing business and a way of life. Giving Back reveals how fundamental and lasting changes are being accomplished in communities and highlights highly effective organizations from a number of major metropolitan areas, including Kiva.org, Horizons for Homeless Children,...0 points

Strength in Caring: Giving Power Back to the Alzheimer's Caregiver by Mark Matloff PhD

Caregivers are family members and friends who prov more...0 points

Caregivers are family members and friends who provide care for a person with Alzheimer's disease. Your gift of care giving is a noble act of love. But it can also be difficult and draining. If you are a caregiver, you know the practical and personal demands it can put on you. Good care giving demands good self-care. This book is a guide to help you to: -Understand important medical and legal aspects of Alzheimer's disease -Empower yourself psychologically to better handle the demands of care giv...0 points

Giving Back: Using Your Influence to Create Social Change by Merrill J. Oster, Mike Hamel

Business entrepreneurs have always played a key ro more...0 points

Business entrepreneurs have always played a key role in America's financial growth. Now social entrepreneurs are also being recognized for their significant contributions. Management expert Peter Drucker insists that "social entrepreneurship%u2026is as important as economic entrepreneurship. More important, perhaps. In the United States, we have a very healthy economy but a very sick society%u2026.Fortunately there are enough successes around so that we know it can be done-and also how...0 points

Grateful: A Song of Giving Thanks (The Julie Andrews Collection) by John Bucchino

CD with an original recording by Art Garfunkel included more...0 points

CD with an original recording by Art Garfunkel included Once in a while, a perfect union of words and music creates a transcendent song that soars from the heart and speaks to every soul ... Grateful is such an anthem -- a loving reminder of the gifts available to us when we approach life with gratitude. It is a song that inspires courage, compassion, and hope. In this exquisite picture book and accompanying CD recorded by Art Garfunkel, Anna-Lisa Hakkarainen's radiant paintings bring John Bucchino's...0 points

Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie by Kathleen Curtin, Sandra L. Oliver, The Plimoth Plantation

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A Delicious Exploration of the Thanksgiving HolidayThanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, with 97 percent of Americans eating turkey on that day. But beyond the bird, the menu is as varied as the cultures of the nation's melting pot-and every recipe tells a story. Giving Thanks explores the delicious, fascinating history of Thanksgiving, complete with trivia, recipes, and an amazing collection of archival imagery of the holiday's history.Perfect for parents, kids, teachers,...0 points

The Book of Giving: Poems of Thanks, Praise and Celebration by Kay Chorao

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Thanks & Giving Book and CD: All Year Long

Did you ever dream of talking to a mermaid?Can you more...0 points

Did you ever dream of talking to a mermaid?Can you imaginefacing off with a bully whobarely reaches your knees?What would you do with a box of golden coins?Have you eversaid thank you to...a button?And how would you respond if you met a magic genie who asked you for a handout instead of granting you a wish?Free to Be...You and Me creator Marlo Thomas has once again produced a joyful volume for children and the grown-ups in their lives. Reaching into the heads and hearts of our most acclaimed writers,...0 points

Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie by Kathleen Curtin, Sandra L. Oliver, The Plimoth Plantation

A Delicious Exploration of the Thanksgiving Holiday more...0 points

A Delicious Exploration of the Thanksgiving HolidayThanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, with 97 percent of Americans eating turkey on that day. But beyond the bird, the menu is as varied as the cultures of the nation's melting pot-and every recipe tells a story. Giving Thanks explores the delicious, fascinating history of Thanksgiving, complete with trivia, recipes, and an amazing collection of archival imagery of the holiday's history.Perfect for parents, kids, teachers,...0 points

The Thanksgiving Table: Recipes and Ideas to Create Your Own Holiday Tradition by Diane Morgan

For novices, orchestrating The Feast is no easy task. more...0 points

For novices, orchestrating The Feast is no easy task. And even for old pros it's a bit of a challenge. Enter The Thanksgiving Table offering you everything you need from foolproof cooking secrets and techniques and classic and innovative recipes, to menu suggestions and simple, elegant table settings.0 points

Thanksgiving: Festive Recipes for the Holiday Table (Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library) by Chuck Williams, Kristine Kidd

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American Thanksgiving Cookbook by Shelley Gaskins

Drawing on years of experience, the author shares more...0 points

Drawing on years of experience, the author shares over 100 easy-to-prepare festive family recipes and helpful tips for managing the most celebrated meal of the year. Each recipe includes precise step-by-step instructions along with explanations of cooking terms and procedures. There are sections on planning the menu, deciding how much food to prepare, adhering to food safety precautions, and getting things done so the day will be enjoyable for all, including the host or hostess. For families and...0 points

The Book Of Thanksgiving: Stories, Poems, and Recipes for Sharing One of America's Greatest Holidays by Jessica Faust

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The Thanksgiving Book: A Companion to the Holiday Covering Its History, Lore, Traditions, Foods, and Symbols, Including Pirmary Sources, Poems, Prayers, Songs, Hymns, and Recipes, Supplemented by a... by Laurie C. Hillstrom

Use this collection for research, browsing, or just more...0 points

Use this collection for research, browsing, or just for fun. It is an ideal resource for students, teachers, and librarians seeking information and program materials for Thanksgiving. Material in the book can be read, spoken, or performed. The book also includes activities and recipes to enhance the celebration of Thanksgiving. Material in "Thanksgiving Program Sourcebook" is organized under the following chapters: Introduction: "The Story of Thanksgiving" - provides a comprehensive survey of the...0 points

Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation by Mike Robbins

Written by a former professional baseball player whose more...0 points

Written by a former professional baseball player whose career was ended with an injury to his pitching arm in the middle of his third season, Focus on the Good Stuff is filled with passion, authenticity, and humor. Author Mike Robbins offers a step-by-step program with exercises for overcoming negative influence and obstacles, creating a truly grateful approach to life, and establishing an environment that can support success and peace of mind.0 points

The Delicate Art of Dancing With Porcupines: Learning to Appreciate the Finer Points of Others by Bob Phillips

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Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice (Shambhala Classics) by Taizan Maezumi

Here is the first major collection of the teachings more...0 points

Here is the first major collection of the teachings of Taizan Maezumi Roshi (1931-1995), one of the first Japanese Zen masters to bring Zen to the West and founding abbot of the Zen Center of Los Angeles and Zen Mountain Center in Idyllwild, California. These short, inspiring readings illuminate Zen practice in simple, eloquent language. Topics include zazen and Zen koans, how to appreciate your life as the life of the Buddha, and the essential matter of life and death. Appreciate Your Life conveys...0 points

Count Your Blessings: 63 Things to Be Grateful for in Everyday Life . . . and How to Appreciate Them by Robert W. Bly

As a child, when Robert Bly skinned his knee, his mother more...0 points

As a child, when Robert Bly skinned his knee, his mother would always remind him to count his blessings because the injury could be worse. At the time, he found it irritating, but as an adult, he has realized the wisdom of her approach. Moreover, he has learned that in the overwhelming majority of cases, the sum of our blessings is greater than the sum of our problems. With that in mind, he offers Count Your Blessings, a fascinating mix of more than 100 often overlooked blessings-from the seemingly...0 points

The Consolations of Imperfection: Learning to Appreciate Lifes Limitations by Donald McCullough

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Gracious Living in a New World: How to Appreciate Each Day More by Alexandra Stoddard

In our rush for newer, quicker, better, we seem to more...0 points

In our rush for newer, quicker, better, we seem to be missing out on what we fundamentally crave, a calmer, gentler, sweeter, and more gracious life. Is it easy to achieve such a life? Definitely not. Is it possible? Absolutely, positively, certainly, yes. Fans across the world are eagerly awaiting the October publication of Alexandra Stoddard's latest inspirational triumph, Gracious Living in a New World: Finding Joy in Changing Times. In today's world of modern conveniences (voice mail, electronic...0 points