Maurine, Camille and Lorin Roche, Ph.D.; Meditation 24/7, 2004.

This little guide isn’t about traditional meditation. Rather, it introduces a variety of quick practices for you to try if the idea of formal meditation has never seemed appealing.

The authors say that the benefits of meditation can be yours if you take time in the course of your normal day to appreciate the current moment. They provide detailed descriptions of techniques like totally enjoying your morning coffee, fully engaging in a short mid-morning walk, or taking a few minutes to wholly concentrate on someone you love.

The book comes with a CD of meditations that may help you to turn your attention inward.