The Confidence Course: Seven Steps to Self-Fulfilment by Walter Anderson.
From the editor of Parade magazine, this course on self confidence enables readers to learn to change their behavior in order to gain emotional well being. Gives exercises and practice examples. RC 46152.

Do It! Let's Get off Our Butts by John-Roger and Peter McWilliams.
"How-to" book on successful living urges the reader to discover a dream, pursue it with passion, break out of old habits, live with joy, and more. Practical advice and pithy quotes from famous writers and personalities. RC 44145.

Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No by Herbert Fensterheim and Jean Baer.
Distinguishes between assertiveness and aggression, and shows how ineffective behavior patterns can be changed. Offers techniques for standing up for individual rights, expressing feelings, and coping with fears. Includes suggestions on dealing with intimacy and sexual problems, diet and lifestyle, and workplace issues. RC 48174.

How to Raise Your Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden.
A psychotherapist discusses the components of healthy self esteem, and uses personal anecdotes and brief case histories to illustrate it in action. Branden also relies on a series of sentence-completion exercises to help readers get in touch with thoughts and feelings that may be blocking actions that would enhance self esteem. RC 26281.

Living a Life That Matters: Resolving the Conflict between Conscience and Success by Harold S. Kushner.
Author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (RC 48900, BR 5310) recommends that people stop judging success by fame, power, and wealth, but measure their achievement by the positive difference they make in the world. Advises finding a meaningful life through family, friendship, and acts of generosity. RC 53046, BR 13708.

The Power of Positive Living by Norman Vincent Peale.
Peale considers himself a happy person, and is concerned about people who are not. Now, as a sequel to "The Power of Positive Thinking," he offers further help for those who want to turn their lives around. Using letters, anecdotes, and examples gleaned from his counseling experiences, Peale offers ways in which people can conquer their fears, triumph over adversity, and transform their lives through faith in God.  Power of Positive Thinking series. RC 33609, BR 8765.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.
The author, a plastic surgeon, learned from his work with patients who had had facial surgery, that self esteem and self confidence are more important in creating a successful life than is physical appearance. This book is his prescription for enhancing self esteem and making positive changes in one's life. RC 31811.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden.
In this companion to How to Raise Your Self-Esteem (RC 26281) the author discusses six action-based principles for improving one’s sense of self-worth. Discusses self-esteem in relation to school and parenting, work and culture. Includes anecdotes and practical exercises for increasing self-knowledge and bolstering psychological health. RC  49897.

You Can If You Think You Can by Norman Vincent Peale.
Peale uses true stories of men and women from all walks of life to show how to develop an inner power that will help solve problems, build self trust, and master nameless vague fears. RC 44221.