Chicken Soup for the College Soul: Inspiring and Humorous Stories about College
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, and Dan Clark

From the back cover: College is a time of excitement, exuberance and triumph, as well as one of anxiety, doubt and confusion. Sometimes you are ready to take the world on by storm, other times you are left wondering whether you will ever be able to face the challenges that await you. Now you have crib notes to make it all a little easier and more rewarding: Chicken Soup for the College Soul.

Five Good Minutes: 100 Morning Practices to Help You Stay Calm & Focused All Day Long
by Jeffrey Brantley, MD and Wendy Millstine

From the back cover: Do you live your life at a frenzied pace and then drop into bed at night feeling unfulfilled? Do you work hard but sometimes feel as though you spend most of your time doing things that don't matter? Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly stressed out? What if you could get everything done and still feel calm, centered, and stress-free all day long? How much time would you invest to create focus, presence, and real intention in your life?

How about five minutes? In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Brantley, founder and director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke University 's Center for Integrative Medicine, offers engaging ways you can make simple, effective, and lasting changes – five minutes at a time. Starting each morning with just one of these exercises will set the tome for a calm, balanced, and more fulfilling day. And as you continue your practice, you will find that five good minutes are the best gift you can give yourself.

Slowing Down in a Speeded Up World
by Adair Lara

From the back cover: Life doesn't have to be so frantic. Slowing Down in a Speeded Up World is filled with stories describing the simple things ordinary people do to find tranquility in the midst of their hectic lives – from gazing at the stars to taking a long, relaxing bath. Inspirational quotes from Lily Tomlin to the Buddha are included, along with easy-to-follow suggestions for how we can all find a sense of serenity every day.

Everyday Grace: Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness, and Making Miracles
by Marianne Williamson

From the back cover: In these pages, number-one New York Times – bestselling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson guides us back to our spiritual source, exploring the ways in which we can nurture a thriving soul in a harsh world. The large and small difficulties of our days challenge us to open our hearts and minds. And with an attitude of hope, a call to forgive, a celebration of miracles, Williamson helps us find our sacred footing on ordinary ground. For no matter where we are or what we are doing, there is the opportunity to be happy. We are entitled to the pleasures of everyday grace.