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1	Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness more books like this by Sharon Salzberg, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy - both with others and with ourselves - creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path. In this inspiring book, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Pay It Forward more books like this by Catherine Ryan Hyde add to wishlist A teenager named Trevor McKinney, assigned by his favorite teacher to write an essay on how he would change the world, comes up with a pyramid scheme to do just that. At first it flops dismally, but eventually it begins to work, and it catches on. Trevor ends up with a visit to the White House and--as a bonus--a better life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.27! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Random Acts of Kindness more books like this by Conari Press add to wishlist Filled with true stories about acts of kindness and generority of spirit, copious suggestions to help people live more compassionately and inspirational quotes, this book attempts to change the way people relate to one another. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life more books like this by Piero Ferrucci, Vivien Reid Ferrucci (Translator) add to wishlist A leading transpersonal psychologist reveals the unexpected secret to a happy life: behaving with kindness. Piero Ferrucci calls it "global cooling," a phenomenon of chilly human relations. Communications are hurried and impersonal. The drive for profit and wealth has become a cherished value. And warmth and genuine presence have all but ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $4.48! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed more books like this by Emily Pearson, Fumi Kosaka (Illustrator) add to wishlist Can one good deed from an ordinary girl change the world? Yes it can! In her first children's book, author Emily Pearson shows us how one good deed from an "ordinary" kid is so extraordinary it creates a chain reaction that changes the world. Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed is a feel-good story that will inspire ordinary people to do ... see all copies from $10.07! new only from $12.30! \| SVS
6	Life as a Daymaker: How to Change the World Simply by Making Someone's Day more books like this by David Wagner add to wishlist Hairdresser David Wagner, a self-proclaimed "Daymaker," explains how he helped prevent the suicide of one his clients by just spending an hour chatting with her and making her feel good about herself. In this book, he admonishes readers to become Daymakers themselves by sharing their time with those in need of kindness. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $60.74! \| signed copies
7	Shiloh Season more books like this by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor add to wishlist Having become the legal owner of the dog Shiloh, Marty Preston thinks he is finally done dealing with Shiloh's abusive former owner, Judd Travers. Unfortunately, Judd is not done with Marty or Marty's family and his drunken behavior becomes more and more abusive. When Judd drunkenly drives his truck into a ditch and is badly injured, Marty comes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Do One Nice Thing: Little Things You Can Do to Make the World a Lot Nicer more books like this by Debbie Tenzer add to wishlist From sending a phone card to a soldier in Iraq to simply bringing an extra snack for the colleague in the next cubicle, Tenzer offers readers more than 100 ideas for small deeds that can yield big results. see all copies from $9.73! new only from $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Pinduli more books like this by Janell Cannon add to wishlist Pinduli's mama has always told her that she's the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear--and she tries everything she can think of to make that happen. Yet nothing goes her way. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Spiffiest Giant in Town more books like this by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator) add to wishlist Fed up with his scruffy appearance, a giant named George travels to town and buys himself some elegant clothes. Proud of his new look, George starts to walk home, but along the way he meets a variety of animals all of whom need his help. Will George help these desperate animals, even if helping them means giving up his fancy new duds? Color ... see all copies from $3.05! new only from $3.05! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	On Kindness more books like this by Adam Phillips, Barbara Taylor add to wishlist A provocative and elegant defense of the art of kindness in a selfish age, "On Kindness" argues that a life lived in instinctive, sympathetic identification with others is the one societies should allow themselves to live. see all copies from $14.90! new only from $14.90! \| first editions
12 view cover	Andy and the Lion more books like this by James Daugherty add to wishlist This story in three parts tells of a young boy's meeting with a lion and how his kind treatment of the animal is eventually repaid. Two-color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.03! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference more books like this by Robin Koval, Linda Kaplan Thaler add to wishlist Written in the same fresh, engaging narrative as "The Power of Nice," this sequel looks at the small acts that can have a big impact on one's career, life, and the lives of those who matter most. see all copies from $8.27! new only from $10.93! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice more books like this by Rami M Shapiro, Rabbi, Marcia Ford (Foreword by) add to wishlist An introduction to lovingkindness as a spiritual practice that anyone can do. see all copies from $8.92! new only from $10.11! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Man Who Walked the Earth more books like this by Ian Wallace add to wishlist Andre and Elise's father has gone in search of work, and may not be home for Christmas. The day he left, their mother set an extra place at the table in case a hungry stranger visits. "Wherever your father is, I hope someone will set a place for him, " she says. Eight months later, no one has come to their door. Then a mysterious stranger arrives ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.73! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Creative Kindness more books like this by Nancy Luedtke Zieman, Gail Brown add to wishlist This volume contains 12 simple projects, including a care cloth, a sleeping bag and pillows. Each chapter introduces talented people who provide step-by-step intructions for each specific project. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17 view cover	Field Notes on the Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness more books like this by Marc Ian Barasch add to wishlist Dubbed "one of today's coolest grown-ups" by "Interview" magazine, Barasch sets out on a journey to the heart of compassion. He discovers its power to change who people are and the society they have become. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions
18 view cover	Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler more books like this by Margery Cuyler, Sachiko Yoshikawa (Illustrator) add to wishlist When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she's got a special plan up her sleeve. She's about to teach a new golden rule: KINDNESS IS COOL! Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board barely fits their classroom! From clearing the table after dinner, to helping the elderly, one ... see all copies from $9.62! new only from $10.17! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Sleeping Rose more books like this by Angela Elwell Hunt, Algela Elwell Hunt, Chuck Gillies (Illustrator) add to wishlist While nurturing his beautiful rose which the king invited him to show to the entire kingdom, Baldrik learns the lesson that kindness is more important than praise. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions
20	The Value of Kindness: The Story of Elizabeth Fry more books like this by Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator) add to wishlist Discusses the work of the English woman whose pioneering efforts in improving the lot of prisoners were based on the premise that prisoners' behaviour would improve if they were treated more kindly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Kindness of Children more books like this by Vivian Gussin Paley add to wishlist Visiting a London nursery school, Vivian Paley observed the schoolchildren's reception of another visitor - a handicapped boy named Teddy, who was strapped into a wheelchair, wearing a helmet, and barely able to speak. A predicament arose, and the children's response offered Paley the purest evidence of kindness she had ever seen. Recounting ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.72! \| SVS
22 view cover	One Smile more books like this by Cindy McKinley, Mary Gregg Byrne (Illustrator) add to wishlist Even the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. This truth is beautifully demonstrated as we follow the far-reaching effects of one little girl's innocent smile. Young Katie sees a sad-looking man who has lost his job and smiles at him. That smile touches his heart, igniting a circle of warmth and selfless giving ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Children of the King more books like this by Max Lucado, Toni Goffe add to wishlist When the king comes to adopt some children, they are all too busy trying to impress him with their talents, except for one little girl who offers only her kind heart. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout more books like this by Rick Rigsby add to wishlist Go from making an impression to an impact. Six simple lessons modeled by an uneducated man were powerful enough to produce a Ph.D., a judge, and a lifetime of wisdom. Imagine how these lessons will impact you! see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.88! \| SVS
25 view cover	Best Night Out W/Dad more books like this by Jack Canfield, Lisa McCourt, Bert Dodson (Illustrator) add to wishlist After learning that Miss Maggie, her 88-year-old babysitter, still misses a doll she lost when she was a little girl, Ellie searches for a replica to give to Miss Maggie for her birthday. Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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