"These 101 stories showcase an America filled with good people who volunteer in their communities, help their neighbors, and pride themselves on doing the right thing"--Back cover.

Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our cats! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach. What do we learn from our cats? Everything. Our cats make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our therapists, our role models, and our best friends. You’ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a cat. Lessons from our cats come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories in these ten chapters: • Learning to Love the Cat • Small But Mighty • You Just Have to Laugh • Lost and Found • Meant to Be • Miracles Happen • Perks & Quirks • My Very Good, Very Bad Cat • Natural Therapists • Opening Hearts And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for cats everywhere. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

The magic of life with a cat! They keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives, and make every day an adventure. How do cats do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends—without saying one word. They’re frequently hilarious, often heroic, and surprisingly human. And we learn so much from them, too. You’ll find yourself laughing a lot, tearing up at times, and nodding your head in recognition as you read these tales, chosen from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, about the magical experience of sharing life with a cat. From comical to courageous, mischievous to miraculous, and everything in between, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories in these ten chapters: • Meant to Be • Miracles Happen • My Very Good, Very Bad Cat • Who Rescued Whom? • What I Learned from the Cat • We Are Family • Natural Therapists • Canine Friends • A Cat’s Purpose • Over the Rainbow And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for cats everywhere. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends… giving and sharing… joy and blessings! And your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles for the children who need them most. These 101 real-life, personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season - from tales of kindness, gratitude and giving to stories of holiday disasters and pranks, to creating creative gifts and unexpected family bonding. You’ll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new ideas for family fun, gift-giving and recipes. This collection of stories is sure to leave you smiling and eager to share all the holidays with family and friends, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year’s. And we didn’t forget the kids, either. The stories in this collection are “Santa safe,” meaning that they keep the magic alive even for the most precocious readers. And your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles and blessings for children all over the U.S.

The Principles Always Work If You Work the Principles Get ready to transform yourself for success. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and inspiring guide that will help any aspiring person get from where they are to where they want to be. The Success Principles™ will teach you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history. And the fundamentals are the same for all people and all professions -- even if you're currently unemployed. It doesn't matter if your goals are to be the top salesperson in your company, become a leading architect, score straight A's in school, lose weight, buy your dream home, or make millions of dollars–the principles and strategies are the same. From learning these basics, you can then tackle the important inner work needed to transform yourself. After this inner work, you can turn to building a "success team" and the important ways of transforming your relationships for lasting success. Finally, because success always includes a financial dimension, you can learn to develop a positive money consciousness along with the habits that will ensure that you have enough to live the lifestyle you want, while keeping the importance of tithing and service central to your financial practice. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams! Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEO's, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success Principles™ will give you the courage and the heart to start living the principles of success today. Go for it!

Golfers will love these 101 tales about the joy, frustration, and humor of golf and sport. Golfers are a special breed. We endure bad weather, early wake-up calls, great expense, and “interesting” clothing to engage in our favorite sport. And we are great sportsmen. Read Chicken Soup’s 101 best stories from its extensive library about golfers and golfing, sports and sportsmen and women. You will be inspired, amused, and moved by these stories of: great times on the links with family and friends admirable, and not so admirable, sportsmanship coaching the kids athletes overcoming injuries and other obstacles personal anecdotes from stars of golf, basketball, baseball, football, and NASCAR

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Local heroes, good deeds, rescued children, medical advances, foiled crooks, optimistic statistics, and lots of other heartwarming current events too often ignored by the media are gathered in this one delightful volume. This book contrasts sharply with hyped-up stories about political scandal, trials of the century, or celebrity bad boys. These stories are written from the heart.