Jane Goodall

Douglas Abrams

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A Survival Guide for Trying Times

In this urgent book, Jane Goodall explores - through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue - one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Jane focuses on her "Four Reasons for Hope:" The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit. Told through stories from a remarkable career and fascinating research, Jane touches on vital questions including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children? Print run 300,000.

The Book of Hope

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Gordon Bitner Hinckley

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Stand a Little Taller

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Randy Pausch

Jeffrey Zaslow

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

The Last Lecture

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Danielle Steel

It is New Year’s Eve when the storm of the century hits Northern California. In a quiet neighborhood in San Francisco, amid the chaos of fallen trees and damaged homes, the lives of three strangers are about to collide.  

Danielle Steel brings us miracles big and small- the kind we are blessed with those we give to others. With a subtle hand and a flawless touch, she has written a novel that soars with hope, and makes us laugh, cry and care. 

Three people who desperately need companionship are brought together by the damage of a huge storm, and they profoundly influence the direction of one another's lives.

Miracle

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Oregon

Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

Recounts lessons the author learned through taking on challenging and unique opportunities, offering commentary on the inherent compatibility of adventure and the Christian life as well as love's ability to encourage and inspire action.

Love Does

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Texas

Step by step, day-by-day, secret teachings, revelations, and scientific law are brought together to form 28 simple practices that open the reader's eyes to a new world, and lead them to a dream life.

The Magic

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Bought during my Hamilton phase. It was cute, but no longer need. There's a slight scuff on the dust cover, but otherwise you wouldn't even know this was a used book. 

Little Pep Talks for Me and You

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the creator and star of Hamilton and In the Heights, with beautiful illustrations by Jonny Sun, comes a book of affirmations to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day. “When the world is bringing you down, Gmorning, Gnight! will remind you that you are awesome.”—Booklist Good morning. Do NOT get stuck in the comments section of life today. Make, do, create the things. Let others tussle it out. Vamos! Before he inspired the world with Hamilton and was catapulted to international fame, Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspiring his Twitter followers with words of encouragement at the beginning and end of each day. He wrote these original sayings, aphorisms, and poetry for himself as much as for others. But as Miranda’s audience grew, these messages took on a life on their own. Now Miranda has gathered the best of his daily greetings into a beautiful collection illustrated by acclaimed artist (and fellow Twitter favorite) Jonny Sun. Full of comfort and motivation, Gmorning, Gnight! is a touchstone for anyone who needs a quick lift.

Gmorning, Gnight!

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Zach Hunter

You don't love a mocha the same way that you love Jesus.As a teen today, you probably have plenty of interests and plenty to plug into. In the midst of the constant stimulus--activities, media, text messages, and social networking-- activist and fellow teenager Zach Hunter asks: What consumes the bulk of your time? How do you zero in on what really matters?Zach wrote this book to share powerful inspiration from the lives of others and to promote his steadfast belief that his generation is capable of great things--actions that may require shedding conventional notions of what is cool and important--and of choices that can heat up, ignite, and stoke the flames of a deeper passion, the kind of passion that changes the world.Are you ready to lose your cool?

Lose Your Cool

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Tara Westover

Ohio

A Memoir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER • One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University “Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention.”—The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW • ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR • BILL GATES’S HOLIDAY READING LIST • FINALIST: National Book Critics Circle’s Award In Autobiography and John Leonard Prize For Best First Book • PEN/Jean Stein Book Award • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home. “Beautiful and propulsive . . . Despite the singularity of [Westover’s] childhood, the questions her book poses are universal: How much of ourselves should we give to those we love? And how much must we betray them to grow up?”—Vogue NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • O: The Oprah Magazine • Time • NPR • Good Morning America • San Francisco Chronicle • The Guardian • The Economist • Financial Times • Newsday • New York Post • theSkimm • Refinery29 • Bloomberg • Self • Real Simple • Town & Country • Bustle • Paste • Publishers Weekly • Library Journal • LibraryReads • Book Riot • Pamela Paul, KQED • New York Public Library

Educated

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Hoda Kotb

Words to Live By

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—the perfect gift for Mother's Day! Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing started happening—reactions poured in from thousands of people who were just as moved. The quotes weren't only providing inspiration to Hoda, they were comforting and connecting people. So many of their comments read, “I really needed this today,” a phrase that inspired the book's title. In I Really Needed This Today, Hoda not only shares 365 sayings and quotes, she writes about the people and experiences that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. Written with her signature wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed or to bring with you on-the-go to keep you motivated, recharged, and inspired each day.

I Really Needed This Today

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Nicholas D. Kristof

Sheryl WuDunn

Maryland

Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Discusses the oppression of women in the developing world, sharing example stories about victims and survivors who are working to raise awareness, counter abuse, and campaign for women's rights.

Half the Sky

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Kyle Idleman

Tennessee

The God Moment That Changes Everything

Draws on scripture to reveal how three elements--awakening, honesty, and action--can lead people off the wrong path and closer to God.

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Michigan

Life Lessons from Childhood

A collection of reflections and quotes which will inspire you to tap into your inner child and remember home truths you once knew - but have forgotten along the way.

When was the last time you played dress-ups or made time to waste time? Swing High will take you back, bringing a smile to your face on the way! 

Swing High

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Rodney Parsley

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Florida

Every Day Matters

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signed by author herself and in good condition 

New Jersey

All this time 

Jonathan Haidt

California

Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

The bestselling author of The Righteous Mind draws on philosophical wisdom and scientific research to show how the meaningful life is closer than you think The Happiness Hypothesis is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world's civilizations--to question it in light of what we now know from scientific research, and to extract from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives and illuminate the causes of human flourishing. Award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the author of The Righteous Mind, shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom and its enduring maxims--like "do unto others as you would have others do unto you," or "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"--can enrich and even transform our lives.

The Happiness Hypothesis

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Rhonda Byrne

#hardcover #nonfiction #inspirational #selfhelp 

Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms

Full of empowering wisdom from one of high tech's first female African American CEOs, this inspiring leadership book for readers of Dare to Lead and Start with Why offers a blueprint for how to achieve your personal and professional goals, drawn from the author's own compelling story of how she weathered life's difficulties to build massive success. Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO. Through the busts and booms of Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, this bold and inspiring book details the risks she took and the strategies she engaged to steer her family, her career, and her company MetricStream toward success. Through her journey, Shellye discovered that ambition alone is not enough to achieve success. Here, she shares the practical strategies, tools, and approaches readers can employ right now, including concrete steps to most effectively: Dismantle impostor syndrome Plan long-range Take risks Developing financial literacy Build your network Establish your reputation Take charge of your career Integrate work, marriage, parenthood, and self-care Each chapter lays out key takeaways and actions to increase the odds of achieving your personal and professional goals. With relatable personal stories that ground her advice in the real world and a foreword by leading venture capitalist and New York Times bestselling author Ben Horowitz, Unapologetically Ambitious invites readers to move beyond the solely supportive roles others expect them to fill, to learn how to carefully tread the thin line between assertive and aggressive, and to give themselves permission to strive for the top. Make no apologies for the height of your ambitions. Shellye Archambeau will show you how.

Unapologetically Ambitious

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Sarah Ban Breathnach

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Reviving Victorian Family Celebrations of Comfort and Joy

The seeds for the ground-breaking "Simple Abundance," Sarah Ban Breathnach's hugely successful bestseller, were first planted in "Mrs. Sharp's Traditions." In this revised, redesigned edition of her charmingly illustrated Victorian style- and sourcebook, Sarah introduces to her legions of new readers the old-fashioned pleasures of family, customs, and home.

Mrs. Sharp's Traditions

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A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

Do Hard Things 

#resilience  of the human mind, body and spirit #mystery #resilience #will to survive #great achievement #inspirational #motivational

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Washington

A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Unbroken 

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New York

Creative Living Beyond Fear

The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.

Big Magic

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Joel Osteen

31 Promises to Speak over Your Life

Embrace God's blessings every morning and experience the glory of His promises with thirty-one powerful Scripture lessons based on a regular, favorite feature of Joel Osteen's sermons at Lakewood Church.

Broken into thirty-one segments, this book defines the most powerful blessings in Scripture and encourages readers to declare one each day for a month. The declarations will affirm God's blessings in the area of health, family legacy, decisions, finances, thoughts, outlook, and overcoming obstacles.

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Jane Goodall; Douglas Abrams

The Book of Hope

Gordon Bitner Hinckley

Stand a Little Taller

Randy Pausch; Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

Danielle Steel

Miracle

Bob Goff; Donald Miller (Foreword by)

Love Does

Rhonda Byrne

The Magic

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Gmorning, Gnight!

Zach Hunter

Lose Your Cool

Tara Westover

Educated

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I Really Needed This Today

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Half the Sky

Kyle Idleman

Aha

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Rodney Parsley

Every Day Matters

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All this time

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The Happiness Hypothesis

Rhonda Byrne

The Magic

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Unapologetically Ambitious

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