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Books to help improve your focus and attention span

Chicken Soup for the Grandmother's Soul

Stories to honour and celebrate the ageless love of grandmothers, from the bestselling Chicken Soup series

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the No 1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. LeAnn Thieman is a nationally acclaimed professional speaker, author and nurse.

Whether you're a veteran grandmother or a Granny-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother. 
 
This book celebrates the memories we make and the times we cherish with grandmothers: the women who can both spoil and be stern; who provide unconditional love and invaluable wisdom; who can share sage advice while sharing an ice cream. 
 
Chicken Soup for the Grandmother's Soul is the perfect thank-you to grandmothers everywhere - those special women who enrich our lives with joy and love.

101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

A Third Serving Of Chicken Soup For The Soul

The Chicken Soup series is a publishing phenomenon with more than 56 million copies sold in over 30 languages. This 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup is a treasury of inspirational tales and important lessons for everyone.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul.

101 more heart-warming stories to inspire and motivate you to love unconditionally; live more passionately and pursue your heartfelt dreams with more conviction.The 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup will sustain you in times of challenge, frustration and failure, and comfort you in times of confusion, pain and loss. The stories within offer a potent possibility to transform your life. They can awaken you from you habitual day-to-day life: inviting you to dream and inspiring you to do more, and be more, than you might have ever thought possible.

How to Hit Your Business, Personal and Financial Targets with Confidence and Certainty

The Power of Focus

Target the only thing that's holding you back: focus.

Kenneth Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager

An amazingly simple plan that will benefit everyone who implements it.

Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The No1 problem that stops people getting what they want is lack of focus. Those that focus on what they want to achieve prosper, while those that don't struggle. In The Power of Focus, you'll discover the specific focusing strategies used by the world's most successful men and women. In this new, updated edition, you'll find out how to: 
 
- Focus on your strengths and eliminate everything that is holding you back 
- Change bad habits into habits that will make you debt-free and wealthy 
- Create an excellent balance between work and family life - without guilt! 
 
Your ability to focus will determine your future, so start now!

Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul

Stories of feline affection, mystery and charm from the bestselling Chicken Soup team

...a treat for cat fans. The latest in this popular series of cat-alogues a miscellany of stories - some heart-warming, some hilarious, some heroic - that'll make you purr with delight. Enjoy!

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the No 1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Marty Becker, DVM, is regularly featured on Good Morning America and writes a weekly newspaper column. Carol Kline is co-director of the Dog Rescue Program at the Noah's Ark Animal Foundation. Amy D Shojai writes a weekly newspaper PETiquette column and the weekly online PurinaCatchow.com column.

Cats first purred their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, and have been our treasured companions and soul mates ever since. From the impishness of kittens to the regal mystery of adult cats, our feline companions never cease to captivate our hearts and imaginations. 
 
Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates our feline friends, and the people who love them, in all their varied splendour: their independence, their mystique, their playfulness and, yes, even their disdain. So, smile at their many 'cattitudes' and feed your feline passion with wonderful stories such as these: 
- A heroic tabby saves the family he loves from a lethal gas leak in their home 
- A fish-loving shorthair nearly loses his head while scavenging in the rubbish 
- A three-legged kitten befriends a lonely young girl, transforming her world 
 
From playful and hilarious accounts of life with cats to heart-warming 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.

Touching stories about the miracles of motherhood

Chicken Soup for the New Mother's Soul

Touching stories about the miracles of becoming a mother from the bestselling Chicken Soup team

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are co-authors of many bestsellers including Chicken Soup For The Soul, Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul and Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul. Patty Aubery is the co-author of several Chicken Soup books. She lives in California with her husband and two children.

Chicken Soup for the New Mother'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. It's a time of fear, excitement and exhilaration when new mothers experience unique love, unforgettable moments and the unbreakable bond between mother and child. In Chicken Soup for the New Mother's Soul you can share in these heartwarming tales of motherhood.

101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

Chicken Soup For The Soul

A publishing phenomenon in the States, these short stories talk heart to heart, soul to soul to restore your faith in human nature.

sure to restore you faith in the human race and inspire you to improve your life.  Easy to dip in and out of, it is full o bite-sized wisdom on everything from relationships and parenting to learning to love yourself and overcoming obstacles.  It will make you laugh, cry and marvel at the power of the human spirit

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of many bestsellers including Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul and Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul.

Discover the life-changing power of hope, kindness and resilience with Chicken Soup for the Soul, the classic collection of uplifting real-life stories that has inspired millions of readers around the world. 
 
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
Filled with heartfelt, motivational stories about everyday people overcoming challenges and embracing life’s possibilities, this timeless classic celebrates the qualities that connect us all: compassion, courage, forgiveness, generosity, faith and love. 
 
These powerful personal stories offer comfort, encouragement and inspiration on topics including: <ul><li>Overcoming obstacles and personal struggles </li><li>Love, family and parenting </li><li>Friendship and community </li><li>Grief, healing and hope </li><li>Teaching, learning and personal growth </li><li>Finding happiness and purpose </li></ul> 
Whether you’re discovering the bestselling Chicken Soup series for the first time or returning as a long-time fan, this collection will inspire you to live with greater kindness, confidence and gratitude, and to reach for your full potential. 
 
Join the millions of readers whose lives have been touched by these unforgettable stories.

101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Mothers

Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul

Shining examples of a mother's love from the woman next door to famous women like Barbara Bush, Reba McEntire, Joan Rivers.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of many bestsellers including Chicken Soup For The Soul, Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul.

These heartening short stories celebrate the defining moments of motherhood - from birth to letting go as your children leave the family home. Stories of courage, sacrifice, laughter and love will make you laugh and cry and will appeal to mothers of all ages - from the mother-to-be to the revered grandmother.

Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul

The Chicken Soup series is a publishing phenomenon with millions of copies sold in over 30 languages. This new book will be a friend and inspiration during the often turbulent teenage years.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of many bestsellers including Chicken Soup For The Soul, Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul and Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is your handbook for surviving and succeeding during the exciting teen years with both your sanity and sense of humour intact. It contains invaluable lessons on the nature of friendship and love, the importance of belief in the future and the value of respect for yourself and others. It also deals with tough issues like death, suicide and the loss of love. You'll relate to and learn from the inspirational stories, without feeling criticised or judged. Like a good friend, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul will be there for you when you need someone and cheer you up when you're down.

101 more stories of life, love and learning

Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul II

The Chicken Soup series is a publishing phenomenon that has sold more than 85 million copies in over 30 languages. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II is a moving collection of stories that will inspire all teenagers.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing professional and personal development. Kimberley Kirberger, managing editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul organisation, joins them once again for this collection. Kimberley has worked with handicapped and disabled children and spends most of her spare time working with teens.

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.

7 Essential Ingredients for a Balanced Life

Life Lessons For Women

An inspirational guide for women wanting to lead balanced and bountiful lives; from the authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series

Jack Canfield (Author) Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are bestselling authors and motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the professional and personal development of others. They are the co-authors of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul. Mark Victor Hansen (Author) Mark Victor Hansen is the co-author of the largest selling book series in history - Chicken Soup for the Soul. Over 65 million copies sold worldwide.

The bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series has inspired and brought comfort and guidance to over 85 million readers worldwide. Now, creators Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have teamed up with the internationally acclaimed women's expert Stephanie Marston to take the series to a new level. 
 
Combining heartwarming stories with practical tools and exercises for creating balance, love, health and happiness in their lives, Life Lessons for Women will show women of all ages how they can achieve the life they aspire to. These uplifting and touching accounts reveal that women are not alone in the troubles and anxieties they face, whilst the practical advice and information offered reminds them to take a step back from life's everyday pressures and stresses, connect with themselves, balance their needs and responsibilities, and thereby achieve lasting happiness and fulfilment. 
 
Includes guidance on: 
- taking chances 
- building relationships 
- recognising your strengths 
- pampering yourself without guilt 
And much more!

Stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirits of women

A Second Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul

The Chicken Soup series is a publishing phenomenon that has sold more than 85 million copies in over 30 languages. Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul II is a moving collection of short stories that will inspire women of all ages.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are motivational speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing professional and personal development. Jennifer Read Hawthorne and Marci Shimoff are the co-founders of The Esteem Group, a company specialising in self-esteem and inspirational programmes for women.

Daughters, mothers, wives and grandmothers alike will treasure this heart-warming collection of short stories and find comfort in the advice they offer. Women are united in their mutual experiences of loving; giving birth to new life; pursuing a chosen career and juggling the responsibilities of their professional and family lives. These inspirational stories are full of such moments. Infused with courage, hope and wisdom, they offer guidance, sustenance and advice to women facing tough times and provide true nourishment for the soul. With stories from women such as Mother Teresa and Diana, Princess of Wales who have inspired generations, this collection is guaranteed to delight women around the world.

The One Minute Millionaire

The book that will change your life and make you rich

Mark Victor Hansen is the co-author of the largest selling book series in history - Chicken Soup for the Soul. Over 65 million copies sold worldwide. Robert Allen is author of three major selling personal finance books: Nothing Down, Creating Wealth, and Multiple Streams of Income. He conducts popular investment workshops and is a sought after TV and radio guest.

Bestselling Chicken Soup author Mark Victor Hansen and financial guru Robert Allen offer a practical inspiring lesson in creating true wealth whether you aspire to become a millionaire or simply beat credit-card debt and have enough money to live on without worrying. Two books for the price of one! 
 
On the right side of the page is Hansen's fable of Michelle, a widowed mother whose life is on the brink of ruin; unless she can raise a million dollars quickly she will lose custody of her children. On the left hand side are Robert Allen's rules for achieving financial success. His advice parallels the action in Michelle's story, as he urges readers to identify their fears and doubts, and eliminate from their lives all the roadblocks that limit their potential. They'll learn how to transform Restraining Forces into Driving Forces- whether their goal, like Michelle's, is to become a millionaire or just simply to save money for the future. 
 
Together these two halves of The One Minute Millionaire work as a powerful tool of self-discovery, an inspirational lesson in unlocking the winner in everyone.

101 Stories of Courage, Hope and Laughter

Chicken Soup For The Kids Soul

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul is Kid Power in action! A book by kids, for kids aged nine through to thirteen

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul is a place to turn for all those kids who want answers and encouragement and help to realise that dreams can really come true.Sometimes life is a total blast, from scoring a winning goal to hanging out with your friends. Yet other times, life is too complicated: You seem to see violence everywhere you turn, more parents are getting divorced, your best friend moves away, or you feel like you don't fit in. Never has there been a time in history when kids have needed Chicken Soup for their souls more than now. With funny stories about friendship and family, and serious stories about heroic kids and difficult choices, this book is designed to encourage you to love and accept yourself; to let you know that there are answers to your questions; and to give you hope for the future

Stories about pets as teachers, healers, heroes and friends

Chicken Soup For The Pet Lovers Soul

Stories which capture the life-enhancing bonds between humans and animals.

'If you liked James Herriot's books, you'll love CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE PET LOVER'S SOUL. ' James Wight - veterinarian and son of James Herriot. Do you talk to your pets like they're people? Do you sign birthday cards from the family but include the cat? Do you look forward to the welcome home you get from your pet dog and does it make your day? Well, for anyone who has ever been touched by their love for an animal, this is the book for you.

Jack Canfield

Mark Victor Hansen

101 Stories More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirits of Mothers

Overwhelmed by the success of their first book, and inundated by stories from members of the public, the authors decided to produce a second helping of this publishing phenomenon. Never losing sight of their audience, they produced a book that, once again, tugged the heartstrings and guaranteed an emotional response to others' heart-warming tales.

Mark Victor Hansen

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