Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game. National Geographic's trademark science blends with Angry Birds' beloved entertainment to take readers into the world of physics. Rhett Allain, physics professor and Wired blogger explains basic scientific principles in fun, …
Meet Abigail--and take an emotional journey through her many different feelings, from joy to shame. Kids can learn about the wide variety of human emotions with this gentle, charmingly illustrated book. Abigail, a curious seven-year-old, explains in simple language the many different feelings she experiences. See how Abigail recognizes each emotion--including joy, sadness, fright, anger, surpri…
From exotic race cars to spy planes, kids will love meeting a whole new crew of vehicles from the Cars world. This updated and expanded second edition introduces characters and "extras" from Cars 2, plus even more characters from the first movie. This deluxe edition will have a brand-new design and features a jacket with a poster printed on the reverse.
What is the nature of human happiness, and how do we achieve it in the course of our professional lives? And is it even worth pursuing? This book explores answers to these questions with research into how happiness is measured, frameworks for personal behaviors, management techniques that build happiness in the workplace—and warnings that highlight where the happiness hype has been overblown.
Empathy is credited as a factor in improved relationships and even better product development. But while it’s easy to say “just put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” the reality is that understanding the motivations and emotions of others often proves elusive.This book helps you understand what empathy is, why it’s important, how to surmount the hurdles that make you less empathetic…