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William Bennett and Michael Hague, the team that brought us the national bestseller The Children's Book of Virtues, have once again collaborated to create The Children's Book of Heroes, a beautifully illustrated celebration of heroic deeds, both real and fictional, that will delight and inspire millions of young children and their parents."We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the #1 bestseller that millions of...

An excellent, single-volume Catholic dictionary of the Bible written by respected Catholic Biblical scholar John L. McKenzie S. J. and originally published in 1965.Fr. John L. McKenzie, S.J., (1910-1991) was an acclaimed Catholic Scripture scholar who wrote numerous books and was the first Catholic scholar on the Divinity School faculty. He was at one time president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and president of the Society of Biblical Literature. His Dictionary of the Bible...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health Use Your Mind to Promote Your Own Healing and Wellness By Dr. Jeff Brown240 pages | PaperbackChicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health! will help readers use positive thinking to improve their health with its inspirational stories and useful medical information.The mind-body connection is powerful. Our brains are our most trusted ally in improving our physical health, whether it’s recovering from a short illness,...

By Joan Lunden and Amy NewmarkReaders caring for an ailing family member will find support and encouragement in these stories by others like them. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers will inspire and uplift family members who are making sacrifices to make sure their loved ones are well cared for.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Answered Prayers 101 Stories of Hope, Miracles, Faith, Divine Intervention, and the Power of Prayer By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and LeAnn Thieman384 pages | Paperback Miracles happen all the time and these 101 amazing stories of answered prayers will fill you with awe, inspire you, and strengthen your faith and hope.These fascinating stories prove that God is actively involved in our lives, listening to our heartfelt hopes and needs. You will be awed by...

Chicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul Touching Stories about the Miracles of Motherhood By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Patty Aubery400 pages | PaperbackChicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul is a collection of stories from the hearts of mothers, old and new, about the most amazing and profound experience in a woman's life-the birth of her first child.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery 101 Inspirational and Comforting Stories about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark384 pages | PaperbackThis collection of comforting stories provides support in your time of need. Find inspiration in stories about coping with loss, regaining your strength, appreciating life, and finding new joy.When you’re hurting, it helps to read stories from other people who have been through the same thing....

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book101 Stories of Courage, Support & LoveBy Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and David Tabatsky440 pages | PaperbackThis collection of 101 stories of courage, support and love is a support group you can hold in your hands.These intimate stories by cancer patients and their loved ones, medical professionals, and friends, are a must-read for anyone affected by cancer. Writers share all their experiences — from the initial diagnosis, to breaking the news to...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce Part of Chicken Soup for the Soul By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Patty Hansen380 pages | Paperback You’ll take comfort in these 101 stories about surviving and thriving after divorce.Going through a divorce is hard, but you are not alone. These 101 true stories are shared with you by other men and women who have divorced and come out the other side – happy, healthy, and...

By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Carol Mc Adoo Rehme, and Patricia Cena EvansThis is Chicken Soup for the Soul's first book on a very emotional but exciting time for parents - sending their children off to college or new homes and careers. It's a must-read for empty nesters or soon-to-be empty nesters grappling with their own bittersweet new freedom

By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Heather Mc NameraAlthough motherhood is a timeless calling, today's moms have unique challenges and rewards. In this book you'll learn from other mothers and seasoned grandmothers who share the universal worries, the tears and the laughs that come with the job, as well as the wisdom to help you be the very best mom you can be.

Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul Stories About Life, Death and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved OneBy Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen272 pages | PaperbackWhen you're grieving, it helps to read stories from other people who have been through the same thing. Losing a family member or dear friend is a shared human experience. You'll find comfort, inspiration and camraderie in these revealing personal stories from other people who have lost loved ones. ...

Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Hope, Healing and Forgiveness By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Tom Lagana368 pages | PaperbackPrisoners and their families will appreciate these heartfelt and supportive stories and will feel part of a wider community of people striving to improve and reach their personal best. Hope, healing, forgiveness, and even a few laughs are delivered in the form of these personal and revealing stories. ...

Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of EducatorsBy Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen384 pages | PaperbackYou'll laugh and cry along with these stories from educators of all ages - about the kids who affected them most deeply, their personal ups and downs as teachers, their funniest moments, their most heartwarming experiences, and lots of great tips for the classroom. ...

Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and LeAnn Thieman 384 pages | Paperback Whether you're a veteran grandma or a Nana-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother.

By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Dorthy FirmanThe relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed.

This latest helping of loving inspiration follows the millions of loyal readers of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series to the next stage of their lives, beyond adolescence and into adulthood. You'll love having this invaluable collection to guide, inspire, support and encourage you throughout your college experience. College is a time of excitement, exuberance and triumph, as well as one of anxiety, doubt and confusion. You'll identify with these stories that express feelings the same...

by John RosemondPicture respectful, responsible, obedient children who entertain themselves without television or video games, do their own homework, and have impeccable manners. A pie-in-the-sky fantasy? Not so, says family psychologist and bestselling author John Rosemond. Any parent who so desires can grow children who fit that description -- happy, emotionally healthy children who honor their parents and their families with good behavior and do their best in school. In the 1960s,...

In the bestselling tradition of Bren Browns Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicics Life Without Limits comes a rousing 7-step plan for living a life on fire filled with hope and possibility from an inspirational speaker who survived a near-fatal fire at the age of nine and now runs a successful business inspiring people all around the world.When John OLeary was nine years old, he was almost killed in a devastating house fire. With burns on one-hundred percent of his body, OLeary mustered an almost...

With more than four decades of firsthand experience reporting from Vatican City, David Willey explores the religious and personal background of Pope Francis and his ability to fulfill the promises of reform made during the first two years of his papacy.Sex crimes and cover-ups, financial scandal, declining membership, and the unprecedented resignation of its chief executive, Pope Benedict XVI. These were the ingredients of a twenty-first century crisis in the Vaticana crisis that might have...