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English
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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.
Publisher
Focus on the Family
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
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.
4) The grump
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Publisher
Green Pastures Pub
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Grumpy Mr. Howlweister, a feared legend in the town of Dinkerwink, has his heart changed by the compassion and love of a little deaf girl.
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Language
English
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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 reveals empathy to be one of the leading motivators of inequality and immorality in society. Far...
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Series
Wo de gan jue xi lie volume A007
Publisher
Tian xia za zhi gu fen you xian gong si
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
中文（繁體）
Description
A little bear explains that he cares about the feelings of others and that others care about him.
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Language
English
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes a heartwarming book about the huge impact that small acts of kindness from strangers can have on the world around us. One day in 1986, Laura Schroff, a busy ad sales executive, passed a small boy panhandling on the street. She stopped and offered to take him to McDonald's for lunch. Twenty years later, at Laura's fiftieth birthday party, Maurice Mayzik gave a toast, thanking...
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Language
English
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Conservative columnist David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to...
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Publisher
August House Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Kindness Tales is the third book in a trilogy that includes Peace Tales and Earth Care from award-winning author, popular storyteller, and highly-respected folklorist, Margaret Read MacDonald. Margaret has curated a collection of forty-two of her favorite stories that celebrate the timeless power of kindness to make the world a gentler, safer, and more loving place. These tales from the world's great oral traditions share the common theme that thoughtful...
16) You hold me up
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Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
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Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From one of our country's most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons. In 2013, Rabbi Sharon Brous gave a sermon in which she preached the need-in an era riven by loneliness, social alienation, polarization, and ideological extremism-to reclaim the simple act of showing up for one another. That day marked the beginning of an essential change in the community. Based on that original...
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English
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Description
"Join Dr. Emily Smith, creator of the popular Facebook page Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist, as she dives into what loving your neighbor--as illustrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan--truly means and how it helps us bridge the gap of society's disparities and inequities in a more practical, global way as we refocus on who our neighbors are"--
"Loving your neighbor isn't just a nice idea--it's one of Jesus's most important commands. Dr. Emily...
19) Sorry not sorry
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Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"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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