"The Gratitude Project explores gratitude's deep roots in human psychology-how it evolved and how it affects our brain-as well as the transformative impact it has on creating a meaningful life and a better world. This book is the result of a multiyear collaboration between the Greater Good Science Center and Robert Emmons of the University of California, Davis, with essays based on new research and written by renowned positive psychologists and public...

"Our politics are broken; our world is melting; the next catastrophe looms. Enter James Parker, who for years now has been writing odes of appreciation on subjects from the seemingly minor ('Ode to Naps') to the unexpected ('Ode to Giving People Money') to the seemingly minor, unexpected, and hyperspecific ('Ode to Running in Movies'). Finally collecting Parker's beloved and much-lauded odes in one place, this volume demonstrates the profound power...

Offers practical suggestions for reclaiming gratitude as a part of contemporary Christian spiritual practice.

An illustrated exploration of the phrase "thank you" and the many scenarios of kindness and gratitude in which it can be used.

"What starts as a series of "thank yous" addressed to common objects that inhabit our daily lives gradually builds into a fantastic journey across landscapes, seasons, and inner discoveries."--

After distributing thank-you treats to teachers at school, Tana realizes she overlooked some school staff, so with the assistance of a new student, she devises a plan to ensure everyone feels appreciated. Includes recipes for mini pizzas and lemon cupcakes.

"From oversized plants that offer hiding places to boots that somehow know the way, from siblings who bravely take the first plunge to yourself for being you, award-winning picture-book creator Jarvis spans the gamut from the silly to the sublime and opens the endless possibilities for giving thanks"--

Preparing special notes to place on the Thank You Tree in the Neighborhood of Make Believe, Daniel Tiger and his friends think of various polite ways to express their gratitude to those who help them.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.