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Ordinary grace : an examination of the roots of compassion, altruism, and empathy, and the ordinary individuals who help others in extraordinary ways / by Brehony, Kathleen A.(CARDINAL)729038;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-237).
Subjects: Case studies.; Helping behavior.; Helping behavior; Caring.; Altruism.; Empathy.; Helping behavior;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The little red hen / by Donehoo, Timothy S.;
Subjects: Fiction.; Readers (Publications); Chickens; Helping behavior;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 5
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The power of serving others : you can start where you are / by Morsch, Gary.(CARDINAL)387664; Nelson, Dean,1954-(CARDINAL)381000;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-119) and index.Get in the boat -- Get over yourself -- Look in your hand -- Give what you can -- Think small -- Be there -- Loose to win -- Love anyway -- Pull out the arrow.
Subjects: Altruism.; Charity.; Helping behavior.; Voluntarism.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Be the change! : change the world, change yourself / by Nunn, Michelle.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sparks that ignite the spirit: motivation to serve -- A word from the wise: tips to consider before diving in -- Selfish reasons to be selfless: some other benefits of service -- Climbing Mount Everest: overcoming obstacles to engagement and fighting burnout -- It takes a village: involving friends, family & colleagues -- Duty, honor, country: citizenship & political action -- The change circles back to you: a personal transformation -- Start your engines: small acts to change the world -- The gift that keeps giving: inspiring moments in service.
Subjects: Helping behavior.; Altruism.; Change (Psychology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Why good things happen to good people : the exciting new research that proves the link between doing good and living a longer, healthier, happier life / by Post, Stephen G.(Stephen Garrard),1951-; Neimark, Jill.(CARDINAL)737201;
Introduction -- Find the fire -- The love and longevity scale : learn ten ways of giving -- The way of celebration : turn gratitude into action -- The way of generativity : help others grow -- The way of forgiveness : set yourself free -- The way of courage : speak up, speak out -- The way of humor : connect with joy -- The way of respect : look deeper and find value -- The way of compassion : feel for others -- The way of loyalty : love across time -- The way of listening : offer deep presence -- The way of creativity : invent and innovate -- Doing good, living well : your life program.
Subjects: Altruism; Helping behavior.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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New happy : getting happiness right in a world that's got It wrong / by Harrison, Stephanie,1954-author.(CARDINAL)888043;
"We all want to be happy. This goal drives everything that we do. Why, then, are so many of us so unhappy? It's not your fault. You have been told a lie: that achieving your own success will make you happy. This is "old happy," society's incorrect definition of happiness. The truth is that happiness comes from helping other people to live happier lives. In New Happy, happiness expert and wildly popular Instagram artist Stephanie Harrison shares her groundbreaking new philosophy of happiness. With illuminating artwork, inspiring stories, and ten years' worth of research, this eye-opening guide will help you find your authentic self and use it to help others-this is the proven path to happiness. New Happy offers a step-by-step guide to finding true, lasting happiness. If you have ever asked yourself, "Who am I really?" "Why aren't I happy yet?" or "What am I supposed to do with my life?" this book is for you. Stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places and start experiencing it-today"--
Subjects: Happiness.; Self-realization.; Helping behavior.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 12
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How to help your friend with cancer / by Fullbright, Colleen Dolan.(CARDINAL)408557;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Many studies affirm that friends can make a profound difference in the well-being of a person with cancer. But friends often find themselves riddled with questions. I want to help, but what do I say? How best can I help my friend with practical matters? What about spiritual support? Many are hesitant to take any action. They need ideas that are helpful in a variety of situations and quickly accessed. This book offers suggestions and provides insight into a friend's cancer experience. Cancer: How Friends Can Help is informative and thoroughly researched, but also concise and easy-to-read. It contains suggestions for expressing concern and helping in practical ways throughout a friend's cancer experience, from diagnosis, through treatment, and after active treatment. The book is unique in that it also provides insight into a friend's cancer experience in each part of the journey. For example: What is a source of anxiety for many cancer patients? What do caregivers cite as their number one need? What does a cancer patient fear most when active treatment is over?"--
Subjects: Cancer; Helping behavior.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Kids can help : a first look / by Peters, Katie,author.(CARDINAL)825169; Craig, Diane,author.(CARDINAL)352525;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Kids can help -- You connect! -- Social and emotional snapshot."It feels good to help people in need. Leveled text and full-color photographs show readers what they can do to help others in their community"--Ages 5-8Grades K-1
Subjects: Helping behavior in children; Helping behavior;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Give to live : how giving can change your life / by Lawson, Douglas M.,1936-(CARDINAL)363884;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-195).
Subjects: Altruism.; Conduct of life.; Helping behavior.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Me to we : finding meaning in a material world / by Kielburger, Craig.(CARDINAL)653464; Kielburger, Marc.(CARDINAL)461677;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-283) and index.
Subjects: Altruism.; Helping behavior.; Conduct of life.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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