Schadenfreude: why we feel better when bad things happen to other people

In Schadenfreude, historian of emotions Tiffany Watt Smith offers expert insight and advice. Ranging across thinkers from Nietzsche to Homer Simpson, investigating the latest scientific research, and collecting some outrageous confessions on the way - she reveals how everyone, babies, nuns, your most trusted friends, are enjoying your misfortunes. But rather than an emotional glitch, she argues…

The cracks the let the light in

Jessica Moxham thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. After giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. When Jessica could finally take him home from hospital, the challenges were far from over. In t…

Naked and unafraid: 5 keys to abandon smallness, overcome criticism, and be a…

Celebrate a vulnerable and open life by overcoming your fear of criticism and start living the life God intended. ​ Fear of criticism has turned into a massive epidemic harder than ever to overcome. It prevents people from speaking up; it's why most people struggle to make decisions; it's why we're uncomfortable with vulnerability and openness; and it's why so many are unable to meet their …

Kuliner khas Betawi

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129 p. ; ill. ; 29 cm

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Nelson Mandela from prisoner to president

This Step 4 leveled reader about Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Prize–winning activist for racial equality in South Africa, is as spellbinding a biography as you can find. His journey from student to revolutionary to inmate to president of South Africa will inspire and engage kids of all ages. As conversations about race, prejudice, and injustice pervade classrooms and homes, teachers and pare…

Discover it yourself: nature at risk

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32 p. ; ill. ; 23,5 cm

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How philosophy works: the concepts visually explained

What is the meaning of life? Are we truly free? How can we make ethical choices? Discover the answers to life's greatest questions. Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of philosophical thought in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. How Philosophy Works combi…

Hyena vs. honey badger

What if a hyena picked a fight with a honey badger? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a r…

Ayo menggambar putri

Ayo kita belajar menggambar putri! Mulai dari Putri Hati, Putri Mawar, Putri Pink, pokoknya semua putri yang cantik dan manis. Kamu bisa belajar menggambar langkah demi langkah. Dimulai dengan menebalkan garis samar yang sudah disediakan, lalu perlahan-lahan kamu akan bisa menggambar sendiri. Jadi, ayo kita latihan sama-sama dan jadi ahli menggambar!

Borrowed time: the science of how and why we age

The question of how and why organisms age has teased scientists for centuries. There are myriad competing theories, from the idea that aging is a simple wear and tear process, like the rusting of a car, to the belief that aging and death are genetically programmed and controlled. In fact, there is no clearly defined limit to life, and no single, predictable program playing itself different thin…