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"Empathy has become a gaping fault line in American culture. Pioneering programs aim to infuse our legal and educational systems with more empathic thinking, even as pundits argue over whether we should bother empathizing with our political opposites at all. Meanwhile, we are inundated with the buzzily termed "empathic marketing"--which may very well be a contradiction in terms. In I Feel You, Cris Beam carves through the noise with a revelatory exploration...
2) Unity
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The Orchard
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (100 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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100 celebrities narrate this enlightening documentary that re-examines the interconnectedness of all life on Earth, ponders our place in the universe, while taking viewers on an epic journey through the history of civilization and beyond. In this compassionate and inspiring film, your heart and mind are taken on a rollercoaster ride that is inspiring, horrifying and enlightening all at once, the perfect balance between light and shadow. UNITY is a...
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The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never "good enough." It's behind the insidious thoughts that can make us second-guess our every action and doubt our own value. The inner critic might feel overpowering, but it can be managed effectively. Meditation teacher and therapist Mark Coleman helps readers understand and free themselves from the inner critic using the tools of mindfulness and compassion. Each chapter offers...
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Magic tree house. Merlin missions volume 11
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
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520L
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English
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When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures.
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Being kind is something most of us do when it's easy and when it suits us. Being kind when we don't feel like it, or when all of our buttons are being pushed, is hard. But that's also when it's most needed; that's when it can defuse anger and even violence, when it can restore civility in our personal and virtual interactions. Kindness has the power to profoundly change our relationships with other people and with ourselves. It can, in fact, change...
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Bala Kids, an imprint of Shambhala Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
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First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Sometimes days are hard. We can feel angry, sad, or even worried. Big feelings happen to everyone. When you notice difficult feelings, you can be kind to yourself. Just like a good friend, being kind to yourself can help you feel better even when things are the hardest! Children can practice along with this story that teaches them how to be self-compassionate with proven skills to support resiliency and emotional wellbeing. The key elements of Mindful...
8) Come with me
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2017]
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IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.
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"The creator of the viral hit "Empathy Cards" teams up with a compassion expert to produce a visually stunning and groundbreaking illustrated guide to help you increase your emotional intelligence and learn how to offer comfort and support when someone you know is in pain. When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This thoughtful,...
11) Albert's tree
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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26 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"It's finally spring and Albert can't wait to see his favorite tree, but his tree can't seem to stop crying. WAAA WAA WAAAA. What could be the matter?"--Page [4] of cover.
12) The watcher
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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co
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[2017]
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IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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A poetic story inspired by Psalm 121. Jordan lives in fear of Tanya, the class bully. But Tanya has worries of her own, no matter how much she tries to ignore them. It seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than enemies, but the Lord is watching over them, guiding each of them along a path that might just help them to understand one another.
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Random House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
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English
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The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?
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Teens are often their own worst critics. This workbook offers valuable tools based in mindfulness and self-compassion to help teens overcome self-judgment and self-criticism, cultivate compassion toward themselves and others, and embrace who they really are. 8 x 10.
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Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
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First Howard books hardcover edition.
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ix, 276 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"The editor-in-chief of Guideposts magazine shares the heartwarming story of Millie, his beloved golden retriever, and how she taught him to be a more compassionate person, deepened his faith, and inspired him on his long-term path of recovery from addiction. From the moment his new golden retriever puppy jumped into his arms, Edward Grinnan and his wife, Julee, were in love with her. Edward didn't know it yet, but Millie would change his life. In...
17) Thief of Corinth
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After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father's home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city's corrupt of their ill-gotten gains. Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father's...
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Publisher Annotation: From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #Metoo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent. When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple--especially...
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Random House/Listening Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
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2 sound discs (approximately 78 min. each) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Monday with a mad genius: Jack and Annie travel 500 years back in time to Florence, Italy, and spend a day helping Leonardo da Vinci in the hope of learning another secret of happiness.
Dark day in the deep sea: When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their...
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