Small things can often mean a great deal. For the past five years readers of the Toronto Star’s website have been telling each other that, as they shared their stories in a feature called "Acts of Kindness." The common thread is that a stranger helped when it was needed most, without thought of a reward and often without leaving a name.

Since its debut in December, 2004, "Acts of Kindness" has become a daily fixture at thestar.com. About four thousand stories have been submitted and two thousand have been published. Acts of Kindness, the book, represents the best of the best - a collection of 200 of the most memorable tales.

The stories are a reminder that goodness is non-denominational, non-political, and transferable across race and language. They also remind us that although our lives are full of hard realities, the smallest gesture can raise a spirit or lift a heart, and the time to do it is now.

Made for More is an inspirational call to action filled with creative tools and tips to help young women live a balanced, purposeful life.

As a young woman transitioning from teenage years into adulthood, you know life has many moving parts. You may feel uncertain as you figure out who you are, what matters most, and what your passions could be. Made for More will challenge you to examine how you can bring more of what you want into your life—and leave behind those things that no longer serve you. Through exercises, inspirational stories, and expert advice, you will learn to let go of perfection and the need to prove yourself in favor of self-acceptance and finding your true purpose.

This book will show you how to:

• Create happiness instead of waiting for happiness to find you
• Feel confident and let go of self-doubt
• Become more comfortable with being yourself
• Focus more easily on what matters to you
• Achieve progress over perfection
• Make more meaningful connections
• Gain power and ditch the fear

Made for More will lead you on an exciting journey of self-discovery to relinquish the pressures of who you think you should be, and instead, realize your power and rise up to become even more.

Entrepreneur, motivational leader, and internationally recognized public speaker Sterling Hawkins shows readers how to get comfortable with discomfort to create breakthrough results in life and business using his #NoMatterWhat system for transformative change.

If you’re like most people, you probably shy away from discomfort. But the uber-successful—from elite athletes to billionaire founders and famous entrepreneurs—do the exact opposite. They know that discomfort can be high-octane fuel for performance or the most direct path to their goals. And they’ve learned how to turn rock bottom into one of life’s greatest gifts. You can, too.

Entrepreneur Sterling Hawkins has spent his life coming back from the brink to sell companies, finish ultramarathons, and realize goals through his #NoMatterWhat system for achieving larger-than-life results.

Now it’s your turn.

This book will show you how to:

• Expand your reality
• Commit so deeply that there’s no going back
• Surround yourself with those who hold you to your potential and nothing less
• Use roadblocks to your advantage
• Flow, flex, and pivot to the best possible outcome—no matter what

The journey you are invited to embark upon will not be comfortable. But it will be extraordinary. Welcome to the hunt.

In this personal development guide, Joe Kelly leads readers on an 8-week adventure to discover the principles of Values, Passion, Skills, and Service—and how to apply them for maximum impact in the world and in one’s own life.

What if you could be the change you want to see in the world and have the time of your life doing it?

It’s time to shelve the outdated concept that a life of purpose and impact must be one devoid of adventure and fun.

Welcome to The Gandhiana Jones Project.

Author and professor Joe Kelly leads readers on an 8-week adventure to discover the four core principles to living a life of change—Values, Passion, Skills, and Service—and how to apply them for maximum impact in the world and in one’s own life.

With material adapted from Kelly’s change-makers university course, and his personal year-long experiment with “being the change,” The Gandhiana Jones Project is packed full of everything you’ll need for the journey, including lessons on self-growth and community development, research findings, and real-life accounts of individuals who have all found their own unique way to combine duty and delight (and earn a dollar) while making a difference. You’ll also find practical exercises and weekly challenges to ensure you won’t just be reading about how to create change, you’ll learn exactly how to unleash your true potential and leave your mark on the world—and have fun doing it.

So, grab your prayer beads and your bullwhip. This is going to be one heck of a trip.

Transform your inner potential into meaningful, authentic change in the world with this unique coaching guide.

Many are working to live purposeful lives, but subconscious obstacles can often prevent us from opening and connecting to our potential to make meaningful change in the world. Brilliance presents a coaching method to clear out the baggage and activate our inner wisdom. In this book, empowerment coach and author Amy Lombardo teaches readers how to think, feel, act, and live from an inner source of radiance. With exercises and examples drawn from Amy's own life and her practice as a coach for a wide range of clients—from CEOs and top celebrities to front-line activists—Brilliance is an essential guide to living our unique paths and most authentic lives to the fullest.

This Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. “Elegant and wise” (Deepak Chopra). “The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years” (Forbes).

“This might be the most beautiful book I’ve ever read. It’s lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways.”—Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestsellers

Named best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity.

You’ll meet the mentor who changed a child’s life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You’ll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the puppy, given as a gift, that touched the lives of thousands of children; and many other heroes.

There are also practical tips for making a difference with your own words and deeds, and the resource section lists organizations where you can channel your efforts to create your own ripples of kindness.

HumanKind is a great gift to yourself and anyone who’s been a source of kindness in your life. It will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters.

All author royalties are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

• The Procrastination Inventory—a self-test to help you identify personal behavior patterns
• The six classic procrastination styles and how to overcome them
• Dozens of helpful exercises and strategies—plus special Do It Now! tips

"Don't procrastinate on reading this book and using its methods!" —Albert Ellis, Ph.D., President Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

"This compelling book goes beyond procrastination and addresses a general style of life that points the way to less stress, more satisfaction, and greater achievement." —Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University Coauthor, The 60-Second Shrink

"Better than the excellent original. Must reading for all professionals and laypersons interested in the procrastination habit." —Richard C. Springthall, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, American International College Coauthor, Educational Psychology

• The Procrastination Inventory—a self-test to help you identify personal behavior patterns
• The six classic procrastination styles and how to overcome them
• Dozens of helpful exercises and strategies—plus special Do It Now! tips

"Don't procrastinate on reading this book and using its methods!" —Albert Ellis, Ph.D., President Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

"This compelling book goes beyond procrastination and addresses a general style of life that points the way to less stress, more satisfaction, and greater achievement." —Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University Coauthor, The 60-Second Shrink

"Better than the excellent original. Must reading for all professionals and laypersons interested in the procrastination habit." —Richard C. Springthall, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, American International College Coauthor, Educational Psychology

This is exactly what you need on those overwhelming days when everyone is on your case or wants a piece of you; here you can tell everyone to 'get lost' like the best of them.

Taking inspiration from the Bette Davis quote 'When a man gives his opinion he's a man; when a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch,' this is a collection of quotes by tough-talking women who say it how it is, no holds barred, no regrets.

'You are either on my side, by my side, or in my f*cking way. Choose wisely.' - Anonymous

'I'm not a humanitarian. I'm a hell-raiser.' - Mother Jones

Reach for the stars with these positive, empowering and confidence-building quotes and sayings.

Focusing on aspiration and creativity, this book is ideal for any woman just beginning on her path in life or aiming to fulfil her innermost desires and dreams at any age. A great counter to self-limiting self-talk and fear, the motivational quotes will help you foster self-belief and see that no dream is truly impossible.

'No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' - Lupita Nyong'o

'You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.' - Sophia Bush

Naikan is a Japanese word that means "inside looking" or "introspection." A more poetic translation is "seeing oneself with the mind’s eye."

Drawing on Eastern spiritual and psychological traditions, Naikan is an effective method of self-reflection for cultivating self-awareness, gratitude, empathy, and a path for moving forward in our lives. Naikan began as a spiritual practice in the Buddhist tradition and is now recognized by psychologists as an effective tool for helping people navigate the path of personal relationships, addictions, and other mental health challenges.

This edition commemorates the 20th anniversary of this influential work’s first publication. Author Gregg Krech, now after 30+ years of teaching Naikan, shares the depth of his experience with essays, parables, poems, quotations, and recommended reflection exercises, and includes new material on relationships, a 7-day practice program, and an updated appendix for counseling professionals.

The unique structure of Naikan illuminates truths that we may otherwise overlook and that can have a dramatic impact on our understanding of life, our relationships, and our daily experience of being alive. More than a philosophy, Naikan is a deep and transformative practice that can open us up to a different understanding of how we have lived and where to go from here.

• How to call on a larger vision and defeat the negative self-talk that is holding you back
• To go beyond your comfort zone
• To confront your fears and let them energize instead of immobilizing you
• The importance of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals
• How to see beyond your current situation

• How to call on a larger vision and defeat the negative self-talk that is holding you back
• To go beyond your comfort zone
• To confront your fears and let them energize instead of immobilizing you
• The importance of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals
• How to see beyond your current situation

• The Four Phrases of Ho’oponopono
• How to develop Your Own Phrases for Greater Spiritual Growth
• Advanced Cleaning Methods
li>Higher-Level Healing Philosophies
• The Fifth Phrase, Joe Vitale's most advanced clearing phrase of all, revealed for the first time

• The Four Phrases of Ho’oponopono
• How to develop Your Own Phrases for Greater Spiritual Growth
• Advanced Cleaning Methods
• Higher-Level Healing Philosophies
• The Fifth Phrase, Joe Vitale's most advanced clearing phrase of all, revealed for the first time

C. Behind the Black is the story of an artist's struggle with addiction and the beautiful journey to understand a world lost inside the throes of creative passion. The author wrote it to gain a better understanding of just what magic lies behind the creation of a work of art, what struggles it takes to live the life of a professional artist, and a few surprises along the way that are destined to lift and inspire the hearts of a wide array of readers. This is a journey through the darkness in a struggle to find balance in the beautiful lights and shadows of truth.

What do you do when a life storm hits?

Life storms such as divorce, job loss, illness, financial problems, empty nest, midlife crisis, family fractures, etc. create a world of chaos and confusion and often lead to quiet isolation, depending on the nature of the challenge. In more ordinary situations, someone may feel stuck in a life rut and seek the courage to pursue a new hobby, interest, or job and they need confidence-building tools. 

Just as a literal storm wreaks havoc in our lives, life reality storms can cause emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental challenges. People often won’t talk about them and can retreat into unhealthy isolation at best, or at worse, dive into dangerous self-medicating behaviors or suicidal tendencies.

In The Winds of Change, Julie Shannon shares her own story of reframing life, as well as real-life stories of many others who overcame the unexpected and who and what encouraged them in their journey. Practical, definitive steps will be learned to successfully move through life realities and into a confident and abundant life.

Gemma Bell lived healthily and happily with her family until her life was thrown into turmoil.

While she was still school-age, Gemma's dad died from cancer.Losing her dad at such an early age had a profound effect on Gemma, and she became desperate to find a way of reconnecting with his memory. Inspired by her dad's love of running, Gemma started to follow in his footsteps. But it wasn't long until the running took over her life, she became obsessed with going further and faster. The more she ran, the closer she felt to him.Then, in December 2015, Gemma collapsed after a run, and was hospitalised for nearly a month. After losing her dad, Gemma already knew just how fragile life was, but being forced to spend her Christmas and New Year in hospital was a lightbulb moment for her. She saw how close her addiction had come to robbing her of everything that was truly important. Recovery wasn't an easy road but now she's stronger than ever and living a much more fulfilling life. This is Gemma's story.

When Debbie Hampton took the mix of wine and drugs that nearly killed her, she didn't ever want to wake up.

After years of wrong turns, and facing the end of an acrimonious marriage, she was desperate for the disappointments of life to end. But Debbie did wake up. Strapped to a hospital bed, she was critically ill, but alive. Debbie had ingested over 90 pills, including ten different prescription drugs – causing massive, lasting damage to her brain and body. Debbie had to re-learn how to eat, how to speak, and how to fit back into society.Separated from her two young children, Debbie's problems were only just beginning. Faced with a long and arduous custody battle, she had to discover a new way of living.In this book, Debbie tells the heartbreaking story of how life wore her down, but how, through her own resolve, courage and commitment, she forged a new life for herself. The lessons she has learned in life will be an inspiration to everyone.

A bright and brilliant academic, Tova Feinman had an enviable life. She had a job through which her intellect shone, a loving husband, and a child who adored her. But sometimes, people's lives are far different than they appear on the outside.

Wracked with trauma from childhood abuse, and dealing with her husband's addiction to pills, Tova sought therapy to soothe her mind.But therapy is not as easy as simply finding a person to talk to. Forging such an intimate – while at the same time appropriate – bond with someone can be a difficult thing to do. Tova built a dangerous relationship with her first therapist, during which she teetered on the edge of oblivion. It was only when this came to an abrupt end that she found her current therapist Dr. Guterson and began to mend herself.Twenty years on, Tova and Dr. Guterson's relationship remains professional, their bond strong and dependable.Teacup in a Storm tells the journey of a woman looking for the right therapist, and the pitfalls she encountered along the way.

This is NOT a book of rules or statistics.

It will NOT tell you what you can and can’t say to someone with a mental health problem – or to anyone for that matter. 

It WILL increase your understanding and empower you to stop stigma in its tracks.

Take a deep-dive into some of the most harmful mental health stereotypes with mental health advocate and author Lucy Nichol.

Lucy exposes 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes and explores the impact of social media, the power of the press and how mental health is represented in popular culture.

With the help of experts and the voices of those affected by these harmful perspectives, Lucy makes a case for how we can dismantle stigma once and for all.

Foreword by Sue Baker OBE. Contributors include: Natasha Devon MBE, Jonny Benjamin MBE, Hope Virgo, Cara Lisette and Dr Craig Malkin.

As a kind, chatty, and good-humoured man with a zest for life and a passion for helping people, Chris Young adored his job as a social worker. But things fell apart when, in 2008, he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

His illness brought about the end of his calling and he found himself in need of a new project and purpose. And so it came to be that in 2011, Chris began a campaign called Walk A Mile In My Shoes. He walks around the edge of the UK – the edge of society being where many people with mental health problems feel they are – without spending any money and relying on the kindness of strangers. 

In 2015, he joined forces with See Me Scotland to distil the success of the coastal walk into a series of events, inviting other people to join him and discuss mental health. He encouraged them to literally walk a mile in each other's shoes. Walk a Mile: Tales of a Wandering Loon is the story of how a normal, nurturing childhood turned into one of neglect and abuse and how this, combined with a little faulty brain wiring, led to a severe and enduring mental illness.

When life seems unkind, turn to this collection of inspirational quotes to find some warmth. Filled with wisdom from some of the world's most well-known minds, the Pocket Book of Compassion offers thoughts and advice to restore, reset, and revive your day-to-day life.

Life After Care follows Mark's journey with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, and we learn about the enduring impact his childhood had on his mental health.His diary entries bring to life the thoughts and feelings of Mark, as a teenager, struggling to understand how he came to be placed in care, and how to deal with his adolescent feelings of loss and love.

On the verge of breakdown, Mark tried to take his own life and he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. We follow his journey from local authority care to the wards of a crumbling Victorian psychiatric asylum, and beyond into life on the streets...This is a heartfelt, true story of how a troubled young man managed to turn his life around. From being imprisoned in the care system and mislabelled as a violent boy with no hope, we hear how Mark became a successful, happily married family man, and a prominent figure in his local community.

At her lowest point, Melissa Boyle was starving herself out of fear of vomiting, avoiding leaving the house so that she wouldn't become contaminated.

Wracked with the debilitating symptoms of emetophobia and OCD, she saw nothing to live for and believed she was beyond repair.But over the last two years she has completely turned her life around. Through therapy and other means, she found a way to become much more mentally healthy. She found a career she loved and began building a future for herself – one that she is truly excited about.Geek Magnifique is the story of how Melissa came to understand the psychology behind her emetophobia and OCD and, most importantly, how she was able to recover from them.

In her mid-twenties, balancing a stable job and a partying lifestyle, Annie was also on the hunt for a man.

She wanted to find Mr Right, get married, buy a house, and live the life she'd always wanted. But then one day, she found a lump...Breast cancer. The two words that would derail Annie's life. Suddenly she realised how short her life had been, and the very idea of finding love seemed impossible. As her hair fell out, and her social life crumbled, her mental health deteriorated. She began to question if she would actually survive. Struggling with an identity crisis and worryingly low moods, she wondered if she'd ever be able to live the normal life that had been within her reach only months earlier.Love and Remission tells the tale of a young woman in search of love and mental wellbeing.

What happens when your world falls apart? How do you start again?

By all markers, Richard's life was a success: he was happily married, a great father, and lived a fulfilling life, professionally and personally. But the pressures of a highflying legal career, his increasing social commitments, and family illness all took their toll.Richard pulls no punches in describing his breakdown and the crushing social anxiety that left him scared to even answer the front door. As his life crumbled around him, Richard fought hard to get to grips with the mental illness taking over his life.This is his inspirational story...

Young, talented, intelligent, and with a thriving social life, on the surface Terri Cox had it all.

But deep down in her mind a storm was brewing, and a series of life-changing events were about to unfold in quick succession that would send her spiralling into a full mental breakdown.Over the next few weeks and months, Terri was tormented by panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, bouts of insomnia, crippling headaches, severe weight loss and horrific side effects from antidepressants. Fearful of large crowds and ashamed of admitting what was happening to her, she did her best to hide away and shut herself off from society.Wracked with despair and suffering from hallucinations, Terri was taken by her family to the local A&E. When she was discharged, they desperately sought the help of a local psychotherapist. Using a highly effective and innovative form of psychotherapy, Terri was able to revisit the traumas of her past in order to understand the workings of her mind in the present. Slowly but surely, she was able to fight back and find that shiny, happy person that she'd always been before.

Fiona was your average 80's baby.

She grew up without an iPhone, used actual landlines to make calls, and didn't have the luxury (or perhaps the curse) of Facebook during her adolescent years. But though her childhood took place in an analogue world, she found herself suffering from the same problems many young people face today; the race for perfectionism, high levels of anxiety, a fear of success.After an unfulfilling university experience, a stressful beginning in a management career, and a severe case of impostor syndrome, Fiona suffered a nervous breakdown in her mid-twenties. Amongst therapy and medication, it was the online community which gave Fiona the comfort she needed to recover. In Depression in a Digital Age, Fiona traces her life dealing with anxiety and the subsequent depression, and how a digital life helped her find her community, find her voice, find herself.

When life seems a little out of balance, turn to this collection of inspirational quotes to establish some equilibrium in your life. Filled with wisdom from some of the world's most well-known minds, the Pocket Book of Balance offers thoughts and advice to restore, reset, and revive your day-to-day life.

Paula McGuire's world was shrinking. Bullied as a child and plagued by excessive social anxiety, she had become a recluse.

Unable to even go into a shop on her own, Paula's life was effectively over before she hit 30. But then something changed. She isn't even quite sure what. But after years of running away from life, Paula decided to grab it by the balls...She didn't do anything too difficult to start with – just learning all 17 Commonwealth Games sports! After that, she threw herself into life modelling and astronaut training. Next, Paula plans to swim around the entirety of the United Kingdom. At the time of writing, Paula can't swim ... somehow that isn't discouraging her one bit! Must Try Harder tells the remarkable story of a life transformed by facing up to fear. Paula's funny, heartfelt, and above all, inspiring story shows us that we each have the power to do amazing things.

For those struggling with their mental health, artist and mental health advocate Ruby Warner (@WorryWellbeing) shares her own journey, using colorful illustrations and reassuringly honest insights.

A hug in book form, Ruby's art offers comfort, encouragement and simple ways to help you cope with life's ups and downs. Little Moments of Light offers a glimmer of hope in dark times.

According to popular science, as the cells in the human body constantly die and are replenished, every cell in the body will be replaced with a new one within a seven-year period. After each seven-year period, human beings can literally become a new version of themselves from the inside to the outside. Rani Puranik uses this principle to define her purpose and identity within 7 Letters to My Daughters.

Each seven-year period of life is marked by distinct experiences, perceptions and lessons. From growing up in a country foreign to her family to finding strength during a tumultuous and scarring divorce, to finally understanding a greater purpose and independence in spite of cultural norms, Rani Puranik shares lessons of life, love and leadership in 7 Letters to My Daughters, a roadmap crafted to equip not only her daughters but the daughters of the world. 

Puranik serves as a companion, mentor—and even daughter—for readers seeking to grow through adversity, move forward no matter the circumstance, and define who they are and what they want.  She hopes to guide individuals in the right direction, toward becoming the best version of themselves as a person and establishing a legacy for the next generations to pass life’s tests.

Most people ask, “What should I do to reach my goal?” but FIREPROOF addresses a much better question: “Who do I need to be?” 

According to David R. Hollenbach, III, an individual’s core essence determines the kind of leader they will be. Once they discover the truth inside of themselves—flaws and all—readers can challenge their limitations and let go of self-defeating behaviors. FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future is a must-read for anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs, create a plan for the future, and leave an intentional legacy.

FIREPROOF extends the ideas of Yale University’s Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of large corporations and applies those principles to the individual. Hollenbach answers the question, “How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life?” and leads the reader through steps to develop their own unique Grand Strategy, to create a life that helps others and leaves a stellar legacy. 

Sprinkled with personal stories and captivating case studies, FIREPROOF delivers inspirational and actionable material in a readable style. David R. Hollenbach, III ends each chapter with action steps to help the reader answer these questions:

• What Is Your Desired End State?
  
• What Do You Stand For?
  
• Why Are You Doing This?
  
• What’s In Your Way?
  
• What Do You Need?
  
• Where Do You Begin?
  
• What’s Your Timeline?
  
• What Happens When Everything Falls Apart?
  

Personal development topics like self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships and self-care run throughout FIREPROOF, as David R. Hollenbach, III emphasizes the importance of uncovering one’s core values and finding their big WHY. Hollenbach provides an analysis tool for challenging situations to help the reader discern which parts they can control, what they can influence, and which things they can neither control or influence. He also provides tools for releasing stress and working through feelings of overwhelm, as well as outlines critical daily habits and mindset matters that are essential for success.

In The Side Road, author Link Forester shares his lessons learned about finding joy and purpose in the twists and turns of life. 

An unplanned pregnancy and a soulful choice began Link Forester’s marriage and fatherhood far earlier than he and Carla (or their families) expected—yet it was the beginning of their own side road of growth, faith, and responsibility. The Side Road winds through a risky but ultimately successful career change, the circus of family life, and the phone call that no parent is prepared to receive. 

Through hilarious and heartbreaking stories, Forester reveals that the secret to a happy and successful life is embracing life’s challenges instead of resisting them, in order to experience an uncommon buoyancy and optimism in the most difficult times. A storyteller at heart, Link Forester’s writing in The Side Road draws universal truths from his own experience and inspires readers to embrace their own side road, whatever that may be. For those whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, The Side Road offers a gentle invitation to pause, take the long view, and enjoy the ride.

The Death of a Dream helps believers rediscover their trust in God, their courage to dream again, and their joy in the journey. 

Written for all ages, The Death of a Dream is for those who have followed their dreams only to watch them die. Daron Earlewine intermingles the birth, death, and resurrection of his dreams with the biblical story of Joseph—a parallel that inspires observations about God’s ultimate dreams for his people and the world. 

The Death of a Dream shares Daron’s story with humor, self-effacing honesty, and a genuine longing for readers to rediscover their passions, allowing pain to be a teacher and God to be the best possible Collaborator. 

Life Done Right equips readers with the inspiration required to go out and create the life they want, in order to fulfil their purpose and make a real difference in the world.

A select few discover their gift early in life, but most live their entire lives lost and confused about what their gift really is. According to Ralph Anania, an individual’s struggle to identify their purpose can open a world of limiting beliefs—one that often stops them from blooming and becoming the person they were put on this earth to be. Life Done Right is about the journey inward. It’s a journey from the past and a journey towards the future, woven together in a masterful story that leave clues for anyone seeking their own evolution as a person, business owner, professional and spiritual being. 

In Life Done Right, motivated individuals will learn how to unlock the hidden treasure deep within themselves, waiting to be released. Ralph Anania provides guidance for readers who are ready to take massive action in every area of their lives. Each chapter of Life Done Right offers practical wisdom and advice for achieving personal goals, and once an individual is open to receiving what is already there and waiting for them, they will be equipped to navigate any obstacle life throws their way. 

Slave No More is the story of a young adult, Bobby, who is continuously dominated by impressions of his earlier life circumstances. His struggle with a work project brings back memories of challenges with his family, school failures, and disappointments in his athletic career. The overwhelming thoughts are hindering him from completing the task at hand.

His good friend introduces Bobby to his mentor, Mr. J, a wise, older man who helps Bobby break free from enslaving thoughts. Through his memorable weekend with Mr. J, Bobby has enlightening conversations with him, his wife, and their friends. With generosity and insight, these people share stories of overcoming their challenging circumstances with Bobby. Mr. J helps extract the principles from each tale so that Bobby can carry them with him as he embraces his journey of freedom. By the time he returns to the apartment he shares with his friend, Bobby has begun to see the value in himself, even after failure.

Being trusted is the foundation of our greatest personal freedoms.

In a time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. More and more people find themselves driven to overcome the personal, professional and social pressures for ignoring what is right in favor of what passes for ‘success.’ They want:

• Truth in their decisions
• Authenticity in their relationships, and
• Solid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life

Winner of the Paris Book Festival Award, NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, International Impact Book Award, Literary Titan Book Award, Firebird Book Awards in three categories, NYC Big Book Award, Canadian Book Club Award and Hollywood Book Festival Runner-up for Best Business. The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time provides these answers as Dr. Christopher Gilbert invites readers into an inspirational conversation spiced with personal stories, humorous anecdotes and invaluable guidance about making consistently good choices. Based on three research-proven steps and nine principles for leading an ethically driven life, The Noble Edge brings a fresh approach to personal growth and inspires real change to empower a brighter future.

As useful in the board room as the family room, this easy-to-follow book contains insightful stories and a powerful model that sharpens the ethical lens and empowers readers to examine their own standards and values by applying transformational concepts to their life. Most importantly, readers will finish The Noble Edge encouraged that they have the power and capacities— individually and collectively— to achieve moral progress and bring better ethics into their organizations, families, communities and the world.

In an increasingly lonely, chaotic, and darkening world, more people are struggling to find direction in their lives and to achieve greater connection and cohesion in their relationships. As many people see the social and political connections between people deteriorate, they are also discovering that the bonds that hold marriages and families together are weakening too. In the face of these mounting challenges, good people everywhere need an axiom that unites them and a plan of action for achieving the best outcomes for themselves, their families, and their communities. Shine Brighter shares a simple yet essential truth about human beings’ purpose and destiny. Throughout its pages, Fred Dodini, PhD, PAPA explains how the sun, the moon, and the stars provide models to assist individuals in making the most important decision of their lives.

Colleen Gallagher created a life filled with subconscious anger and guilt as well as a persistent sense of unworthiness after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14 because it allowed her to blame the world for her own unhappiness, yet at age 23, she had enough. She wanted to figure out how to live the life she truly desired, to turn cancer into a gift and truly find out why she was here. Colleen quit her job, moved across the world to New Zealand and healed herself with love. This experience—and the new openness it ushered in—revealed to her that many people live every day in subconscious negativity which holds them back from their true and unlimited potential. That is why she’s telling her powerful story to spark The Intoxicator Movement. An Intoxicator creates the space to look within, removes the toxic, and becomes what’s left of their truth in the world. Live Your Truth challenges and empowers readers to undertake their own journey through this five-step process to not only find their truth but to start to live it, too.

An Uncompromised Life takes readers through Colleen Gallagher’s past unhealthy relationship which led her to compromise her soul. From this relationship, an unplanned pregnancy was created. Faced with a life changing decision, and shocked because Western medical doctors told Colleen it would be challenging for her to get pregnant after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14, she chose to let her child go. Through this difficult moment, the name Ella came to Colleen. The name Ella encouraged her to realize that her child was real and would always be with her in her heart. Colleen learned what it truly meant to fall in love with life, find herself, and find the power in living a life uncompromised to the soul. There are 12 lessons that she learned during her beautiful life journey that she has captured and written within An Uncompromised Life to share with readers, so they too can:

The gritty detail of a life in the spotlight is exposed — rebuilding herself after a fall that left one of her limbs compromised and challenged all she had aspired to be, avoiding child abusers in the show business world, and keeping her cool when the unpredictable happens 30 metres in the air. More than this, Erika explains the methodology behind her success stories. With precise parameters, tips, and tricks, Almost Perfect is the guide she shares to a pain-free life, which explains how she maintains her physical conditions to Olympic-athlete level, and demonstrates how everyone can achieve the extraordinary — not by magical thinking but by designing a precise set of habits that can open doors to what most think is only accessible to the few.

Almost Perfect is ideal for anyone that aspires to exceptional health, an extraordinary life, a head-turning physique, and an enviable career. Erika’s carefully crafted methodology for excelling at specific goals is laid bare for the world to see. Nothing comes for free: a detail-oriented and elite mindset is the key to the most incredible life-changing path. Throughout Almost Perfect, readers learn to be the incarnation of coherence through iron discipline and unshakeable self-worth.

Cathy Alves Davis found herself in just such a place. She was in her forties when she was diagnosed with Aggressive Stage III Breast Cancer. Given little hope of surviving, she knew whom to turn to in the tough times. Actually, Cathy had been doing it all her life. So, she turned to the only one that could help her, God.

Without even knowing it at the time Cathy was about to step into her Divine Destiny. A destiny that would propel her into a world of giving hope and inspiration to countless others just as God planned. Myrcles is a story of faith, family, betrayal, love, adversity, hope, inspiration and Miracles. You won’t want to miss what the Gift of Faith did for Cathy’s life. And how adversity gave her a whole new beginning.

Janet’s kindness and obvious caring of others shines through God Promised Me Wings to Fly. This honest, vulnerable, raw and inspiring recounting of her life’s journey gives hope to readers no matter what devastating betrayal they are facing or financial adversity they must overcome. Within God Promised Me Wings to Fly, readers discover that they too can find the courage, determination, and self-love to honor and value who they are despite their circumstances because God always has their back and will give them “Wings to Fly.”

The Anxious Mom Manifesto: 18 Lessons to Control Your Anxiety Monster by Paola B. Sur, is an original, provocative, and honest take on motherhood, anxiety, and facing one’s own monsters.

A memoir of personal stories, experiences, and tips from Sur’s journey as a mom living with anxiety, The Anxious Mom Manifesto offers encouragement, motivation, and guidance for mothers with anxiety. With methods to control and redirect emotions and thoughts efficiently, The Anxious Mom Manifesto encourages mothers to use their imagination and creativity to make anxiety work in their favor.

Embracing anxiety to become more present in children’s lives is one of the main lessons Sur teaches, which fosters self-empowerment to improve the motherhood experience. A hopeful handbook for mothers of all kinds, The Anxious Mom Manifesto features real and relatable experiences as opportunities to practice and learn and invites mothers to change the stigmas related to motherhood and mental health.

Many people struggle with feeling a lack of purpose in their life and work. They also struggle with how to uncover their purpose as well as what to do with it once they do. The Book of WHY (and HOW) tackles this exact challenge while revealing the timeless secrets Corey Poirier has discovered while interviewing more than 5,000 of the world’s top achievers.

In the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller Legendary, Tommy Breedlove provides a playbook of simple tools and strategies anyone can use to become truly Legendary in business and in life. Created from years of research, study, and practice in the areas of self-development, mindset mastery, relationship building, and business leadership, the Legendary playbook can help you:

Regardless of the obstacles you face, mistakes you’ve made in the past, where you live, what your background is, or how much money you make, you have what it takes to become a Legend.

The only question remaining is whether you will choose to step into your greater purpose to live a truly Legendary life.

Will you step up and do what it takes to become Legendary?

Many people experience trauma or pain and keep it to themselves, letting it become a secret that holds them captive. They live with pain, blame, and shame, unsure of what to do or how to break free. The secrets grow, causing people to become increasingly silent while they hope and pray for better days, struggling to believe they will ever come.

The Secret Lies Within is an honest, vulnerable, and courageous narrative about nearly losing everything, breaking the silence of secrets, and finding purpose in pain. Auntie Anne Beiler, founder of the international franchise Auntie Anne’s pretzels, shares her journey through the loss of a child, sexual abuse, and the resulting trauma that haunted her for years, reminding readers they are not alone in their pain. Anne weaves brief stories of other brave individuals throughout her own and presents a picture of hope for those who have experienced trauma. Those with deep secrets of their own are encouraged to break their silence and are shown the power to overcome through confession and reach a whole new level of freedom.

In the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller Legendary, Tommy Breedlove provides a playbook of simple tools and strategies anyone can use to become truly Legendary in business and in life. Created from years of research, study, and practice in the areas of self-development, mindset mastery, relationship building, and business leadership, the Legendary playbook can help you:

Regardless of the obstacles you face, mistakes you’ve made in the past, where you live, what your background is, or how much money you make, you have what it takes to become a Legend.

The only question remaining is whether you will choose to step into your greater purpose to live a truly Legendary life.

Will you step up and do what it takes to become Legendary?

Many people experience trauma or pain and keep it to themselves, letting it become a secret that holds them captive. They live with pain, blame, and shame, unsure of what to do or how to break free. The secrets grow, causing people to become increasingly silent while they hope and pray for better days, struggling to believe they will ever come.

The Secret Lies Within is an honest, vulnerable, and courageous narrative about nearly losing everything, breaking the silence of secrets, and finding purpose in pain. Auntie Anne Beiler, founder of the international franchise Auntie Anne’s pretzels, shares her journey through the loss of a child, sexual abuse, and the resulting trauma that haunted her for years, reminding readers they are not alone in their pain. Anne weaves brief stories of other brave individuals throughout her own and presents a picture of hope for those who have experienced trauma. Those with deep secrets of their own are encouraged to break their silence and are shown the power to overcome through confession and reach a whole new level of freedom.

When Ashley LeMieux and her husband lost their children in an adoption battle, it sent her into a tailspin that, ultimately, taught Ashley how to soar. Most people live with constant fears, burdens, and pains that they try to hide from themselves or others. In Born to Shine, Ashley shares a message of hope for women brave enough to admit that everything is not okay. Because the truth is that even when life is in ruins, people can still shine.

LeMieux tells her story in alternating chapters, interspersed with lessons readers can apply in their own lives. It combines personal reflections and practical tools to help women shine despite the darkness, to press forward one day at a time, and to turn their most painful moments into their greatest teachers and signposts to true, deep, unassailable joy.

The long-awaited first book from Instagram sensation Live in the Details, Courage to Rise inspires the rising soul. Loss is a journey no one is prepared to take, but all eventually must. Courage to Rise walks beside readers during those first few pivotal miles. Past the heartbreak. Past the confusion. Past the questions and the self-doubt and the pain. And towards a place of hope, self-discovery, and most importantly, love. Courage to Rise is, quite simply, the book that has found a way to whisper all the things readers never knew they always needed to hear.