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Chicken Soup for the Soul

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As an original hardcover, each of these books sold over 150,000 copies. Due to frequent requests, HCI is now re-releasing the stories in one paperback, complete with a Chicken Soup for the Soul look and size. Each offers a lesson on how to make the world a better place. These inspirational stories are sure to put smiles on the faces of children everywhere. In "The Goodness Gorillas," the friends of the Goodness Gorilla Club have lots of great plans! But what will they do about Todd, the meanest kid in the class? In "The Best Night Out with Dad," Danny has a new friend, and an important decision to make. Will he get to see the circus after all? In "The Never-Forgotten Doll," Ellie want s to give a special gift to Miss Maggie, the best babysitter in the world. But everything is going wrong! How will she show Miss Maggie how much she loves her?

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Kids wanted a "Chicken Soup" book of their own, so here it is! "Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul" is for kids ages nine through thirteen, and it's "all that!"

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The teen years are one of the most difficult periods of life; while at the same time one of the most fun. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II is the handbook for all teenagers for surviving and succeeding during these exciting years. Teenagers will treasure this heart-warming collection of stories and find comfort in the advice they offer. These inspirational stories are infused with courage, hope and wisdom; they offer guidance, sustenance and advice to all teenagers facing tough times and provide true nourishment for the soul. With lessons on: the nature of friendship and love; the value of respect for yourself and others; dealing with issues such as death, suicide and the loss of love; and, most importantly, growing up, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II will delight teenagers around the world.

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The runaway bestseller "Chicken Soup for the Soul" captured the imagination of millions of readers with its uplifting message of hope and inspiration. With a nation still hungering for more good news, Canfield and Hansen went back to work and cooked up another batch of life-affirming stories to warm your heart and soothe your soul.

Through the experiences of others, readers from all walks of life can learn the gift of love, the power of perseverance, the joy of parenting and the vital energy of dreaming. Share the magic that will change forever how you look at yourself and the world around you.

Special contributions from M. Scott Peck, Ann Landers, Art Linkletter, Harold Bloomfield and many others are included.

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Friends. You gotta have 'em, but sometimes they drive you crazy. You love 'em, but sometimes they make you mad. They'll help you through a crisis...unless they are the crisis. So What's The Deal? Friends are more than just the people you hang out with. They make you laugh, they keep your secrets, they offer advice (some good, some bad), they give you a shoulder to cry on. Sometimes they move away, or betray your trust, or flake out, but mostly they are the people who are always there for you. And they know you'll be there when they need you most. Because that's what it means to be a friend. Sometimes friendship is overwhelming, sometimes it's confusing, sometimes you feel like you don't have a friend in the world, buy don't worry, it's like that for everyone. That's what the stories in this book are all about. They're from real teens, and they're about the bizarre, difficult and wonderful things that really happened to them and their friends. Put that together with weird facts, cool graphics, fun advice and quizzes designed to help you figure what you and your friends are all about, and you've got the real deal on friendship

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There are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student... We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning: feeling the tenderness of love; forging lifelong friendships; pursuing a chosen career; giving birth to new life; juggling the responsibilities of job and family, and more. This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others. Whether you are a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, a teenager or a senior, a young woman just starting out or a woman of the world, this delightful book will be a treasured companion for many years to come. About the Authors
"Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, ," the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling co-authors join "Jennifer Read Hawthorne" and" Marci Shimoff, " co-authors of the #1 New York Times best-sellers "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul." Professional speakers, Hawthorne and Shimoff talk to thousands of women worldwide about personal growth, self-development and professional success.

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""These stories cannot help but touch the hearts and souls of all who read it, nurses or not. The authors have done nursing a wonderful service by bringing to light the touching, funny, heartfelt anecdotes shared by those at the bedside."
" -Sally Russell, M.N., R.N., Educational Director Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
This collection of true stories champions the daily contributions, commitments and sacrifices of nurses and portrays the compassion, intellect and wit necessary to meet the challenging demands of the profession. Stories from student nurses recall why they entered the profession; stories from seasoned nurses reveal why they stay, and some stories reflect on the "good old days." Most important, as every fan of the series knows, each story shares hope for the future. Regardless of age or area of practice, health-care workers the world over will find their own hearts and souls in these stories as they discover the universality of what they do-and the power of their skillful hands and devoted hearts.

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The fourth installment in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series promises to be even more popular than its predecessors. The perfect gift for friends, family and business associates is now available in A 4th Course.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Bestselling authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen present another joyful collection of stories for your reading pleasure. Within the pages of "A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul" you will find shining examples of the best qualities we all share as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, hope, courage, dedication, generosity and faith.

Stories may be the most powerful teaching tool available to us, especially when the lessons being taught are love, necessary losses, respect and values. In this volume of "Chicken Soup for the Soul," the authors share more collected wisdom on love, parenting, teaching, learning, death, attitude and overcoming obstacles. This book will warm your heart, brighten your darkest day and put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime.

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Today's children live in a world filled with adventure, mental stimulation, topical issues, and personal challenges. The values they learn now, between the ages of 5 and 8, will shape the rest of their lives.
Through this collection of heartfelt true stories about family ties, helping neighbors, and lasting friendships, children will see how other kids their age have learned valuable lessons from the choices they've made--and most of all, they will realize that they are not alone in dealing with some of the difficult issues in their lives; such as the loss of a loved one, accepting and respecting others, taking responsibility for their actions, coping with fitting in, or learning to make friends.
Chicken Soup for the Child's Soul is a book that can help guide children as they explore their relationships with peers and family members, and begin to develop their own personal values. You and your children will share special times reading these real-life stories to each other, as together you explore how other children have dealt with everyday issues in healthy, positive ways. Reading Child's Soul stories together can serve as an entrance to conversations about the topics of the stories, which can create better family and classroom communication during these exciting years of growth.

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Fathers and daughters will enjoy these heartwarming stories celebrating the special relationship between them.

The day a girl is born she starts a special relationship with her father. It doesn't matter whether she is ten years old or fifty - she will always be his little girl. And daughters take care of their dads too, whether it is a tea party for two at age five, or loving care many decades later.

Fathers and daughters will enjoy these sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories from the best of Chicken Soup's library. Read about:
fathers "melting" over their little girlssharing sports, travel and good timeslearning lessons from each otherthe special bond of stepfathers and stepdaughterscaring for and bonding with older parentsspecial memories

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The classic New York Times bestseller that started it all— and according to USA Today one of the top five books in the past quarter century “that leave a legacy.” The Original... with 20 new bonus stories for the next 20 years!

Everyone is talking about it. Twenty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit.

Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, and embrace the world around you. Read your favorite original stories plus new bonus stories.

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There are many ways to define a woman' daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student. We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are out mutual experiences of loving and learning; feeling the tenderness of love; forging lifelong friendships; pursuing a chosen career; giving birth to new live: juggling the responsibilities of job and family. The shining collection of stories from the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series is full of just such moments. You will find inspiration, joy and comfort in the special messages found in chapters on love, living your dreams, overcoming obstacles, marriage, motherhood, againg, bridging the generations, attitude and self esteem. Whether you are a career woman or a stay-at-home mother, a teenager or a senior citizen, a young woman just starting out or a woman of the world, this delightful book will be treasured for years to come.

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You'll love these 101 unforgettable true stories about our nutty but lovable families!

Read Bruce's story about his own Jenner/Kardashian family, and then join him in reading about everyone else's family! You'll recognize your own relatives in these outrageous true stories about wacky but lovable in-laws, siblings, husbands and wives, children, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and families in general. You'll laugh and marvel at stories of funerals, weddings, holidays, and all those other times when "everyone gets together." And you'll be amused by the crazy events of day-to-day life too. So come on in and meet the family! And watch out for the nuts.

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Miracles are all around us. We only have to look, ask, and accept God's powerful gifts. These stories of 101 miracles will deepen your faith, give you hope, and brighten your day!

These 101 amazing stories prove that God is actively involved in our daily lives, working miracles on our behalf. You will be awed and gratified by miraculous true accounts of healing, faith, divine intervention, and answered prayers. You'll read tales of signs from above, the healing power of prayer, extraordinary connections with loved ones who have passed on, angels, divine appointments, and the everyday miracles we too often overlook. Among the 101 miracles, you'll share the joy and inspiration of:
  • Warren Holland, who prayed intensely as his US Air flight landed safely in the Hudson River
  • Kimberly McLagan, who put herself in God's hands after seven years of infertility and then had four children
  • Kathleen Kardon, whose children were miraculously rescued from her submerged car by a mysterious man who immediately disappeared
  • Herchel Newman, the firefighter trapped in a deathly blaze who prayed to Jesus and was told how to escape
  • Heidi Krumenauer, whose mother's inoperable terminal cancer disappeared after she prayed and recited Psalm 23 over and over

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Cats first purred their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, and have been our treasured companions and soul mates ever since. Whether impish kittens, regal adult cats or serene seniors, it's impossible for us to remain indifferent to them--especially at 4 A.M. when the food bowl runs dry! So smile at their many "c'attitudes," and feed your feline passion by "purr-using" wonderful stories like these: A Russian blue comforts his mourning owner by faithfully bringing her flowers An heroic red tabby Manx saves the family he loves from a lethal gas leak in their home A Devon rex with extraordinary talents--including playing the piano--expands people's notions of what a cat can do A fish-loving shorthair nearly loses his head while scavenging in the garbage disposal--but lives to meow about it A three-legged kitty befriends a lonely third-grade girl, transforming her world and inspiring her future success in life

From playful and hilarious accounts of life with cats to heartwarming tales of cat courage, healing and learning, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our cats.