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A life-changing book that uses new research to challenge old beliefs about belonging.

Step parenting involves special parenting challenges and skills. This book eliminates the fluff and gives you just the nuggets in 50 one-and-two page "chapters," each with an accompanying photograph, concisely addressing a particular issue. This is practical advice that both the stepparent and existing parent can instantly put to use.

"From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential."--|cProvided by publisher.

"A touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity--featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy ... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes ... and can fix them. And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued. Young readers will enjoy all the different sizes, shapes, and colors...

"Now that the Dragon Balls are nothing more than rocks scattered around the globe, what's a young monkey-boy to do? Train with the Turtle Guy, of course! After that awesome display at Fry Pan Mountain, it's clear that Goku has much to learn from Master Roshi. Plus, the old guy has a stocked fridge. But Goku's not the only one who wants to train with the master. And the new guy is determined to give Goku a run for his money."--P. [4] of cover.

"A radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Clarity & Connection"--

Goku and Master R--er--Jackie Chun are still at it! Seems there's nothing the old guy can dish out that Goku can't take. Well, almost nothing... But wait! What's that up in the sky? Could it be a full moon?

Goku and Krillin are the smallest competitors at the Strongest Under the Heavens competition. But thanks to the invincible old master's training, they are more powerful than they realize.

And then there were three: Namu, Goku, and Jackie Chun. Each is powerful enough to go all the way, but only one is... taking a nap?! What the Kamehameha is going on?

Explores the spiritual journey from ambition to meaning. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Intertwined stories inspire and teach how to create a life of meaning and purpose.