Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries. Over the years, the bestseller lists have contained many works on death-related phenomena: Betty Eadie’s Embraced by the Light; James Van Praagh’s Talking to Heaven; and Raymond Moodie’s Life After Life, are just a few. One Last Hug Before I Go is the first book to explore in depth the Deathbed Vision (DBV). Complete with the author’s own encounters and those of over forty other DBV experiencers, this revolutionary work provides research information from the early twentieth century through the present. Included are: survivors’ detailed accounts of their departed loved one’s visions and final words; the survivors’ mystical experiences and premonitions preceding a loved one’s passing; accounts of seeing the soul leave the body; and after-death communications. These final words and visions from the dying provide a poignant, final farewell hug to loved ones, offering peace of mind and hope for an eventual reunion. After finishing this fascinating book, readers will come away with a better understanding and acceptance of the process of death and see it as a spiritual adventure, not a sad and fearful ending to life.

A New York Times Bestseller and winner of the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award "Game-changing." —Sy Montgomery, New York Times Book Review Mama’s Last Hug is a fascinating exploration of the rich emotional lives of animals, beginning with Mama, a chimpanzee matriarch who formed a deep bond with biologist Jan van Hooff. Her story and others like it—from dogs “adopting” the injuries of their companions, to rats helping fellow rats in distress, to elephants revisiting the bones of their loved ones—show that humans are not the only species with the capacity for love, hate, fear, shame, guilt, joy, disgust, and empathy. Frans de Waal opens our hearts and minds to the many ways in which humans and other animals are connected.

"Mommy," said Lucy. "Can I have a hug before I go to bed?" When Mommy jokes that she only has one hug left, Lucy decides she must keep Mommy's last hug safe. As Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her large and loving family, she is always careful to get it back . . . until the canine member of the family refuses to play along! Highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling picture-book creators Nick Bland and Freya Blackwood collaborate for the first time on this charming story, which celebrates the imaginative powers of children and the extraordinary love to be found in ordinary bedtime routines.

It's bedtime, but Little Mouse wants to stay up. Whether it's another story, a song, or a hug, Little Mouse always needs one more thing before snuggling down to sleep. Come and join the fun as Mommy Mouse tries everything she can to get Little Mouse to finally fall asleep and have the sweetest dreams.

The Last Hug, A Storm is Coming is a real-life story of David C. French the Author. The story opens in the spring of 2010 and moves to events from the past in chapter one. The fall of 2009, David woke one morning and shared with his wife Lori about a dream. The dream was about a terrible storm coming. The Perfect Storm brings two manuscripts together, The Last Hug was a six page document recounting of overcoming and loss which would later become Chapter One and initially was shared as a message for a Sunday morning church service in November of 2009. Four months after the message was shared and the event of the dream the author had a near fatal accident by falling head first from a ladder. Trying to find purpose from surviving, what followed next were twelve chapters written over the course of nine years since.The book is about his family struggles, heartache, and tragedies that have tested himself and the family’s faith on this Earth. The message of the author is of inspiration and hope to all. Chapter Two thru Five take place during the early 1960’s to 1980. From a dysfunctional family trying to survive from separation, divorce, adoption, the loss of a second father, multiple homes, schools, and dreaming of goals while working the fields as a teenager. The dream of the terrible storm in the fall of 2009 is documented in Chapter Four. Chapter six and seven are devoted as memories to his siblings Matt and Janice, the tragedy’s rock the family. He was moved to forgiveness and prayed with his minister when he lost his second sibling in 2005. Life needed to move forward from 1977 tragedy’s so that the grief, anger, and hurt would not continue to smother him for the rest of his life. Chapter Eight, the author describes four incidents that he had been called to bear Witness, three of which involved fatalities. Chapter Nine and Ten are titled “Heads and…..Hearts”. He shares with the reader experiences with dealing with his own family’s heart issues and traumatic brain injuries. Chapter Eleven is about the author’s son Andy who wore number 15 as a high school football player. Chapter Twelve is the only part of the book not about the author’s family. Nathan Stiles, Spring Hill, Kansas student/athlete died during a high school game while the author was an assistant coach on the opposite sideline. From this tragedy the author experienced the birth of The Nathan Project. The author’s accident is described in the final chapter. David discovers his purpose in life, to share a gift to others through God and help others.

The reader is invited to consider some things about when, who, and how to hug and also advised to be prepared to receive one in return.

From Inside Edition’s national correspondent Megan Alexander comes a heartwarming picture book in the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be that shows us there’s always time for one more hug as a young boy starts his day and his journey through life. A tree branch tapping on a window, a pretend sword breaking in two, the skreeeetch of a school bus door: one more hug by mom is always needed to comfort and reassure a young boy that he has the inner confidence to carry on. As time passes, and he outgrows his childhood fears, he returns the favor by giving his mother one more hug as he goes on his way. This timeless tale of unconditional love and comfort for an anxious young boy as he leaves the nest and starts his journey through life is a perfect story for mothers to share with their sons to show them that it’s okay to have fears and needs—even as they get older—and it’s okay to share those feelings with the people who love them.

I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney and illustrated by Tim Warnes, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that helps your child imagine all the wonderful and silly ways someone might give and receive a hug. And the lively text and illustrations show the special connection between a parent and a child. I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!: Has sweet, whimsical rhymes that encourage playful interaction between a caretaker and child Helps kids 4-8 wind down and drift off to sleep Features all the ways kids love to snuggle with the ones they love with humor and whimsy Celebrates the special bond parents, grandparents, and loved ones have with the children in their lives Is perfect for bedtime and lap reading, as well as a gift for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples of hugs we can give and receive. If you enjoy I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, be sure to check out I’m Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug! for more hugging fun!

Fed up of being told things are unsuitable for children? Well this book is unsuitable for adults! Come on in and meet the Humirrels and read about their adventures!

Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine. As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. But she really didn’t like hugs. Temple wanted to be held—but to her, hugs felt like being stuffed inside the scratchiest sock in the world; like a tidal wave of dentist drills, sandpaper, and awful cologne, coming at her all at once. Would she ever get to enjoy the comfort of a hug? Then one day, Temple had an idea. If she couldn’t receive a hug, she would make one…she would build a hug machine!