Richard Carlson

About the Novella: What could be worse? Vinnie has to visit his aunt for the summer and be far away from his friends. And this was the summer when he was sure he would get to kiss a girl for the first time Then good luck comes his way: he meets Jenny, who is also twelve and the prettiest girl he's ever seen Vinnie is very much in luck, as Jenny likes him, too. But then Jenny's tough ex-boyfriend enters the picture, looking for revenge and wanting his old girlfriend back. Will Vinnie keep Jenny and survive Decker's wrath? You Make Me Smile: Young Barefoot Tweenagers in Love is a sensitive romance for young tweenagers thinking about love.www.youngadultromance.co

Kevin Likes Art is a great coloring book filled with artwork drawn by Kevin Carlson, who has autism and likes to draw.

In this revised edition, #1 New York Times bestselling author and nationally known stress-management consultant Dr. Richard Carlson reveals a profound breakthrough in human psychology. Most of us believe that our happiness depends on outside circumstances, that by solving our problems, improving our relationships, or achieving success we will find contentment. But Dr. Carlson clearly shows that happiness has nothing to do with forces beyond our control - in fact, he says, it is our natural state.

In this omnibus Richard Carlson shows you how to stop letting the little things in life drive you crazy; how to interact more peaceably and joyfully with colleagues, clients and bosses; and provides strategies for achieving financial success by giving up stress, worry, anger and fear.

Many people believe they can only be happy when their problems are solved, relationships improve, and goals are achieved. In this simple guide, Dr. Richard Carlson shows readers how to be happy right now -- no matter the situation. His plan, based on the principles of Thought (thoughts are voluntary, not involuntary);Mood (thinking is a voluntary that varies function varies from moment to moment and these variances are called moods); Separate Realities (everyone thinks in a unique way and lives in separate psychological realities); Feelings (feelings and emotions serve as a barometer for when one is "off-track" and headed for unhappiness); and the Present Moment (the only time when genuine contentment, satisfaction, and happiness). This timeless book guides readers through life's challenges and restores the joy of living along the way.

Now in paperback, the bestselling author of the Don't Sweat series offers advice on how to deal with life's bigger issues. With more than 21 million copies in print, Richard Carlson's bestselling Don't Sweat series has shown countless families, lovers, and professionals how not to sweat the small stuff. Now, Carlson takes on a subject that many people have asked him about on his nationwide lectures and tours: "But Richard. What do you do about the big stuff?" In this groundbreaking new book, Carlson tackles the difficult issues--from illness, death, injury, and aging, to alcoholism, divorce, and financial pressures--with his trademark and eminently helpful advice. What About the Big Stuff? will help anyone feel better able to deal with life's twists and turns by offering warm, reassuring guidance in chapters such as: Overcome Aging Anxiety Become a Healing Force Experience Calm Resolve Retire with Ease Let Go of Your Past and much more.

Foreword by Richard Carlson Ph. D. Avoiding Stress Over April 15th. Filing your taxes is an event almost everyone "sweats." With tips on how to stay calm about the deadline, how not to obsess over lost receipts, and how to keep focused, this is the perfect gift for anyone who dreads tax time.