Hedgehogs, a.k.a. adorable little spike balls, can soften even the toughest hearts with one simple reminder: a pinch of compassion goes a long way. So small, so cute, and yet so spiky! How do these tiny creatures always know how to make us smile? With charming quotes and puns-and a whole heap of huggable hedgehogs-this book is guaranteed to add a dose of warmth and love to your day.

What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it at the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball - a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause. In this book, The Year the World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year...

Many people live very stressful lives that are overwhelming busy. Taking some time for yourself can have some great benefits. Yoga and meditation are ways that a person can take a moment and simply relax to decrease the daily stress that everyone experiences. Yoga and meditation can both be done from home, and you only need a few moments to get some great benefits. There are some great sources to help you easily learn meditation and yoga for stress...

There are several great benefits to regularly utilizing memory improvement techniques. First, people who use these techniques do better at the workplace. Greater memory makes you much more detail-oriented, which means that you'll have the answers your boss is looking for. Next, if you're in school or thinking of going back, using memory improvement techniques will ensure that you do great on tests and exams. The mind is like any other muscle. When...

The act of forgiveness is not something that comes easily to most of us. Too often we become angry or judgmental instead of forgiving others. It can be difficult to remember we have all made mistakes or done things we regret, and we would want to be forgiven in turn. Alexander Pope famously wrote, "To err is human; to forgive, divine." It is that divinity that Jesus Christ embodies and to which so many aspire. Jesus's message is one of forgiving anyone,...

Calm, cool, and collected, spirited sheep have it all. In this motivating guide to self-improvement, the stars of the famed Woodstock Farm Sanctuary teach us to unwind and stand out from the flock. They're fluffy, they're serene, and now they're here with pastoral pith to cheer you on. With their unparalleled peaceful presence, there's a reason that sheep are the animal that we count to fall asleep. This collection of sage sagacity is sure to soothe...

Do children and adults with disabilities enrich our lives? Far more than most people imagine. Our Better Angels is a testament to the value of individuals with disabilities and the value that society could derive from being more welcoming to and inclusive of them. The reward is the powerful humanizing influence that they can have on others-even some of the most hardened people among us. Colorful, real-life examples illustrate how a disability can...