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Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen.
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"We often think of our capacity to experience the suffering of others as the ultimate source of goodness. Many of our wisest policy-makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers agree that the only problem with empathy is that we don't have enough of it. Nothing could be farther from the truth, argues Yale researcher Paul Bloom. In [this book], Bloom [posits that] empathy [is] one of the leading motivators of inequality and immorality in society....
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The Tri-County Junior Grand Prix has come to Odyssey and Dylan and his dog, Sherman, are ready to race. Taunted by their new neighbors, Holly and her cat, Jasper, our heroes are determined to beat them to the checkered flag. But when Dylan's car explodes into action and Holly's car careens out of control, Dylan faces a dilemma: save Holly ... or win the race. It's about caring for others and a rocket ride to the edge of adventure.
13) I am caring
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Describes some of the many ways of being a caring person, including showing your family that you love them, spending time with your friends, and sharing.
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Psychologist Tara Cousineau draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show how compassion and empathy are hardwired into our DNA and essential to our survival. This book teaches effective skills in compassion, mindfulness, and social and emotional learning, and reveals successful social policy initiatives in empathy taking place that inform everything from family life to education to the workplace.
18) Wonderful you
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"Everyone should feel free to be ourselves because, in the end, when we come together we make the world an amazing place"--
19) Hope and other superpowers: a life affirming, love-defending, butt-kicking, world-saving manifesto
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Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? Pastor, blogger, and powerful voice in the Resistance, John Pavlovitz has the answer: this rousing and inspirational guide, drawing from lessons of our favorite superheroes, for how we can band together, live more heroically (and meaningfully), and save the world.
It's exhausting to give a damn these days, isn't it? Perhaps you're feeling anguished about what you...
It's exhausting to give a damn these days, isn't it? Perhaps you're feeling anguished about what you...
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