I Did It I M Sorry

With its witty questions, hilarious artwork, and hidden visual surprises, this companion book to "It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel" is a fun way for children to learn appropriate behavior. Full color.

Ollie Octopus, Bucky Beaver, Howie Hogg, and other animal characters encounter moral dilemmas involving such virtues as honesty, thoughtfulness, and trustworthiness. The reader is invited to select the appropriate behavior from a series of choices.

When Potato hurt Flamingo's feelings a friend helps him realize the power of an apology.

Gruber examines 52 apologetic allocutions produced during federal sentencing hearings. Defendants raised the topics of the offence, mitigation, future behaviour, and the sentence in diverse ways, and this book explores the pros and cons associated with different forms.

The best-selling author of The Dance of Anger shares insight into the role of apologies in healing broken connections and restoring trust, sharing compelling case stories and tested theories that explain how to craft a meaningful apology while avoiding choices that deepen original injuries.

Presents a collection of essays in which the author examines her relationships with men, including her dad's talk with her about sex when she was twelve, her own efforts to talk to her son, her rivalry with her brothers, and her adoption of an unruly puppy.

A sweet and thoughtful picture book about how one act of kindness can change the world, written by publishing legend Joanna Cotler and illustrated by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss—now in board book for the tiniest readers! Cow was in a nasty mood. When Duck came along Cow kicked mud in her face. "Why'd you do that?" asked Duck. "I felt like it," said Cow. "And I'm not sorry." Little did Cow know that her bad mood would spread to the whole farm. But it does when Cow passes her anger along to Duck who takes it out on Frog who is mean to Bird who upsets Goat who bothers Pig. Until good-hearted Dog turns things around by showing kindness to Pig, turning not sorry into sorry (really sorry). But will that be enough to mend all of the hurt feelings on the farm? With a charming text by Joanna Cotler and beautiful artwork by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss, this is a picture book about the power of reactivity and how to diffuse it with love. Being sorry (really sorry) can make a world of difference and make your world different too. Praise for Sorry (Really Sorry): "Funny and touching and had a nice, rhythmic feel to it that I think would work well in storytime." —Jean Little Library

How do you live a life that is wholesome, fulfilling, and free of harm to yourself and others? What is the meaning of life? Is it truly worth living? Dr. Sam Touma says yes! Life is definitely worth living! Each day of life is a gift, yet when you are filled with regret it is hard to see the positive. Regret is a burden most often caused by something deep and unresolved in your psyche, but it does not have to weigh you down. It can be the springboard to finding something greater and more satisfying than you could ever imagine.When you uncover the root of your regret, you will more likely be able to accept what you have done and use that discovery as a powerful tool to build the foundation of a good life. You will begin to develop character, integrity, and a real desire for the truth. Recognizing that you have the choice creates a whole different view on life. Life on earth is not perfect. It can often be very painful. But you can choose grace and good character, or you can choose to be vengeful and mean-spirited. You can choose a better life, not a bitter one. This is where you must do the work, and take responsibility for your own role in these things. Personal responsibility equals freedom from regret. How does one live a good life? What is needed for less regret? What is character? The answers lie within these pages. It is never too late to make good choices, to build character, and live a rich life without regret.