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 Against Empathy, Bloom reveals empathy to be one of the leading motivators of inequality and immorality in society.......

"It's okay to be upset - it's good to let it out. Emotions can come out in loud, shocking, and sometimes unappropriate ways. When big emotions are too much to keep inside, we can see tantrums, mean words, or impulsive behavior."--Provided by publisher.

"Energy in Action explores how emotional mastery is the missing piece to manifesting we've all been looking for"--

Weaving together scientific studies from clinical psychologists, longitudinal studies of health and happiness, historical accounts and literary depictions, child-rearing manuals, and the language of online dating sites, Jonah Lehrer's A Book About Love plumbs the most mysterious, most formative, most important impulse governing our lives. Love confuses and compels us--and it can destroy and define us....

"Bedtime can be full of big emotions for kids! Calm anxious, busy thoughts with this body scan meditation designed to prepare kids for sleep. This mindfulness practice will help children let go of worries, stress, and excitement as they reach their arms like a telescope, let their mouths hang like a hammock, dance their fingers like wind chimes"--

"What does it mean to be excited? Everyone feels excited sometimes! Children will learn how to identify when they are excited and ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what excitement looks like. A mindfulness activity will give kids an opportunity to explore their feelings"--

"This book introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for feelings and emotions. Each page features one emotion sign within an everyday situation a child might be part of. The opposite page has an . . . image as well as an illustration of the sign . . . step-by-step directions"--OCLC.