The Little Things


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Wall Street Journal Bestseller Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time and energy thinking about the big challenges in our lives when all the evidence proves it’s actually the little things that change everything? That’s right… Absolutely everything. Little Things embodies Andy’s own approach to life and work, detailing for the first time some of the exclusive material that he uses to teach and coach some of the most successful corporations, teams, and individuals around the world. In his unique humorous style, Andy shows how people succeed by actually going against the modern adage, “don’t sweat the small stuff”. By contrast, Andy proves that it is in concentrating on the smaller things that we add value and margin. Discover a new perspective and a game plan for meeting various challenges, such as: Managing life in a society that seems to be constantly offended by something or someone Creating change that is permanent and not short term Dramatically increasing results by harnessing the fraction of margin between second place and first Understanding our spiritual connection with God and how that affects planning and outcome Identifying the very moment when asking the question why? multiplies the success of an endeavor Recognizing the smallest details that ensure the greatest success




Nina's Book of Little Things


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A book of imagination for the little Nina in all of us. Make a little mess, collect some little snowflakes, and draw the things a little bird might say in this book that asks its owner to make his or her mark on every page. Keith Haring presented Nina’s Book of Little Things to a friend’s daughter on her seventh birthday. Now everybody can enjoy this classic book, back in print in a stylish new edition, featuring a back-page pocket for extra items and a band to keep everything safely stowed.




The Little Things


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There are so many things to be grateful for. A lazy afternoon watching clouds drift by; blank pages in a notebook; waking up to the surprise of a snow day. Help children understand what gratitude is, and why it's important to practice it, with The Little Things. As the two children in the story create their own gratitude journal, your children will learn about all the things they have to be grateful for. Through the cycle of gratitude, they'll see that the more thankful we are for the good things in our lives, the more we will have to be thankful for. And it's the little things that make a big difference. Parents and teachers understand the importance gratitude plays in our overall mental health. Now, they have a tool to teach children, at an early age, how they can be intentional about finding all kinds of things to be grateful for in their own lives....




Oliver + S Little Things to Sew


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"In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you'll find whimsical yet practical accessories for children, such as a hat, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, messenger bag, and quilt- all designed with the same style and attention to detail for which Oliver + S's individual patterns are renowned..." From jacket flap.




Little Things


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Since her mother's death, Buffy feels overwhelmed. Lately, she's bogged down by the little things. Buffy gets a toothache, but has no dental insurance--and Anya and Xander are held hostage in their own home by ants. Everyone is determined not to sweat the small stuff--until Spike discovers an economy-sized evil wreaking havoc using mini-monsters. (August)




Shiny Little Things


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Skeeter and Rusty, two teenage boys who are thick as thieves, make a life-changing discovery while playing one night. Neither are ready for what happens next and along with their close friend Alexandria, they spend the next day trying to save themselves, their town, and maybe even the entire world. The three kids embark on an adventure of a lifetime and need to face down an unrelenting foe. They try their best to solve this problem, but every course of action they take seems hopeless, every step forward seemed like two steps back, until they get some help from an unlikely source. Around every turn the group is forced into life-or-death situations. They do learn something about themselves along the way. They learn how a little inner strength, determination and friendship can prevail over all circumstances, and no matter how hard things seem to be at times, never give up. The future is never preset for anyone, especially for the kids. It may not end up how they planned.




Lucky Little Things


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A funny and heartfelt realistic middle-grade novel about friendship, family, and the meaning of luck, from author Janice Erlbaum. Eighth-grader Emma Macintyre could use some good luck. The popular kids at her school ignore her, the boy she likes is out of her league, and her best friend has been ditching her for the mean girls. Worst of all, her beloved Aunt Jenny died recently, leaving Emma and her single mom reeling with grief. Then Emma receives a mysterious letter with no return address. The letter promises that ten lucky little things will happen to her over the next thirty days—she just has to make a list of what she wants. When the things on her list start coming true, she races to understand what’s happening. How does this lucky letter work? Who sent it? And what’s going to happen when the thirty days are done?




Just Little Things


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Seeing a baby yawn Drawing on a foggy window Finding a curly fry mixed in with your regular fries These and 247 other little things that make everyday life a joy are collected in this delightful, surprising, and heartfelt book. Based on the popular website, this book will strike a chord in anyone who is open to celebrating the little moments of greatness all around us.




Three Little Things


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One forbidden love. Two broken hearts. Three little things. Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzs verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can't leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He's eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother's death. Before entering the train, he bumps into Hattie. He's loved her forever, always from the sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie's pa. One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he's on his way to a war across the ocean, and she's still in her father's house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts.




Every Little Thing


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Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate to this universal story of one boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right!