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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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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Our contemporary moment is rife with injustices and crises: environmental disasters, climate change, racial divides, political divides, sexual misconduct, and high unemployment and debt rates, amongst other urgent challenges. While it is important to recognize these problems and call for change, we can also learn from caring initiatives that foster new ways of living, based in relationality, respect, and mutual support. How to Care More offers a...
4) Purposeful empathy: tapping our hidden superpower for personal, organizational, and social change
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Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Through inspiring stories; interviews with experts, including business leaders, neuroscientists, activists, social entrepreneurs, and spiritual leaders; a new model rooted in positive psychology and coaching; and self-development exercises at the end of each chapter, Purposeful Empathy offers wisdom and practical advice to foster personal, organizational, and social transformation"--
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Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"There are many things that go away: leaves fall, tears dry, music lasts only for a few moments, and bubbles pop, vanishing without a trace. Everything in life passes, moves on, or transforms--except one thing that never fades."--Amazon.com.
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Catwings series volume 3
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Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
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After being rescued by a flying cat, Alexander the cat decides to make good on a promise to do wonderful things.
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"From Ari Wallach, futurist, writer, and founder of Longpath Labs, comes a radical book on changing our mindsets from short-term, reactionary thinking to long-term, holistic thinking to becoming the ancestors our future needs"--
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Young children can surprise us with tough questions. Tominey's essential guide teaches us how to answer them and foster compassion along the way. If you had to choose one word to describe the world you want children to grow up in, what would it be? Safe? Understanding? Resilient? Compassionate? As parents and caregivers of young children, we know what we want for our children, but not always how to get there. Many children today are stressed by academic...
11) Parenting mindfully: 101 ways to help raise caring and responsible kids in an unpredictable world
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"More than ever, life in our world, nation, and communities appears insecure and unpredictable. Every day, new and disturbing incidents appear on the news that feed this sense of unrest. In our communities, people don't attempt to understand one another's points of view, causing compromise to give way to discord and conflict. This unremitting stress filters down to the way we raise our children and the way our kids respond to accepting the values...
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Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"I love who I am and what I can bring, I feel super awesome 'cause I'm doing great things. Doing good things can help others out and can make you feel, well... awesome! Sharing, caring, and being responsible are all great lessons to be learned. With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, I Feel...Awesome celebrates the good choices kids make and encourages them to make more! Titles in this series includes: I Feel... I Feel...Something...
13) Chocolate fever
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English
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Henry loves chocoate...chocolate for breakfast, chocolate for lunch, chocolate for dinner. No surprise when he suddenly breaks out in chocolaty brown spots and is diagnosed with Chocolate Fever. Rather than be poked and prodded by doctors, Henry runs away, starting the adventure of a lifetime, but at the end of it all, he learns some valuable lessons in courage, caring, moderation and prejudice.
14) Sorry not sorry
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, writes a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays will cover urgent topics of unity, communication, and treating all people the right way, a timely book that shows the importance of taking care of others. Milano has become one of the most visible, hard-working humanitarians we have. A bestselling children's book author, here she's...
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Ediciones de Naranjo
Pub. Date
2016.
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Español
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"A Mateo le regalaron un cuaderno de hojas blancas y lisas que invitan a dibujar. Y Mateo dibuja. Dibuja un gato rojo y feliz. Pero los días van pasando y el gato pierde su sonrisa. Meteo se preocupa y agrega dibujos para que su gato esté contento. Y así sigue, hasta que se da cuenta de que esa no es la solución. Entonces se pone a pensar qué puede hacer para que su gato vuelva a ser feliz y, al fin, lo descubre."--
Matthew is given a notebook...
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Clavis Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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A philosophical conversation about death from the author of I Give You My Heart. "Are you going to die, Grandpa?" "Someday, sweetheart. But I hope not too soon." Their simple exchange covers a lot of philosophical ground. Grandpa allows that "no one really knows" what happens after death, but he tells Christopher that some people think of heaven ("a place without sadness or war"), others of rebirth ("each time, you get wiser"), and others of "nothing"...
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Exisle Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Mindfulness at Play, expert authors Dr Stephen McKenzie and Angela North offer parents easy and effective ways to incorporate the benefits of mindfulness into day-to-day life for every child, from toddlers to teens and beyond. Informed by the latest research and packed full of practical examples, case studies and activities, this is a comprehensive, one-stop mindfulness resource for parents. The clear explanation of psychological principles will...
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