Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

Discusses the creation of healthy boundaries and reinforced consequences to help children develop a sense of accountability for their own lives.

Discusses how to choose more positive relationships, including identifying people who help build character, recognizing the traits of untrustworthy people, and modifying the traits within a person that may risk their relationships.

The concept of an invisible bucket, dipper, and lid is used to teach kindness, self-control, empathy, resilience, and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, positive relationships, and greater happiness.

The coauthor of the classic bestseller Boundaries, with over 2 million copies sold, and an expert on the psychology of business and leadership performance explains the behavioral reasons why some people get great results and others don't. In Boundaries for Leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud gives leaders the tools and techniques they need to achieve the performance they desire--in their organizations and in themselves. Drawing on the latest findings from neuroscience,...

"The concept of a full bucket is an effective metaphor for a child's healthy self-concept and happiness, most often the result of the encouraging words and actions of parents and others who help a child know they are loved, valued, and capable"--Provided by publisher.

Drawing from the latest scientific and psychological research on the quest for happiness, "The Law of Happiness" reveals that the spiritual truths of the Bible hold the secrets to the happiness we desire: choosing to become the kind of people God created us to be.

"It is difficult for the modern student to truly understand how America could have supported slavery. This volume, containing primary source first-person accounts, allows readers to learn directly from the people of the time. Through their words, some hateful, others inspiring, students will develop a fuller understanding of this chapter in American history"--Provided by the publisher.

"On June 19, 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as "Jubilee Day," where families celebrated and learned...

"Dr. Cloud explores the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present for any relationship to function successfully and helps us to understand how to implement them. He also guides us through the difficult process of repairing trust when it hasbeen violated and broken, even when restoring trust feels impossible"--