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From birth, when babies' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection - a bond made possible by empathy, the remarkable ability to love and to share the feelings of others. In this unforgettable book, award-winning science journalist Maia Szalavitz and renowned child psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry explain how empathy develops, why it is essential both to human happiness and for a functional society, and how it is threatened in a modern world.

Unlock the profound wisdom of Jewish tradition with "The Talmud for Beginners: The Essentials of Talmudic Wisdom." This indispensable guide opens the doors to the ancient teachings of the Talmud, making them accessible and engaging for today's readers. If you’ve ever been curious about the heart of Jewish thought and law, this book is your perfect starting point. Discover the Depths of Jewish Thought Dive into the rich tapestry of the Talmud, a central text that has shaped Jewish life and ethics for centuries. This book breaks down complex ideas into clear, understandable concepts, making...

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Pass the HESI A2 exam on your first try with the most complete and up-to-date study guide on the market—featuring 14 full-length practice exams with 4,000+ high-yield questions, and a structured step-by-step method. The HESI A2 is a major hurdle that can hold back your future—and if you fail on your first attempt, everything gets delayed again. Too many topics, not enough time. You bounce between resources but still feel overwhelmed. The real problem isn’t motivation—it’s the lack of a clear strategy that turns confusion into confidence. That’s exactly why this Study Guide was ...

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With The Essential Deming, Fordham University professor and Deming expert Joyce Orsini draws on a wealth of previously unavailable material to present the legendary thinker's most important management principles in one indispensable volume. The book is filled with articles, papers, lectures, and notes touching on a wide range of topics, but which focus on Deming's overriding message: Quality and operations are all about systems, not individual performance; the system has to be designed so that the worker can perform well.

Stressed Out? Overweight? Exhausted? Chronic Pain? For holistic health researcher Craig Brockie, chronic anxiety, pain, and illness are a distant memory. At age 21, he was plagued by crippling anxiety, chronic pain, and a shattered immune system. Drugs and alcohol were his only escape. If, like Craig, you’ve had enough and are ready for change, read on… Ultimate Health offers a powerful pathway to a healthier, happier you without starving or slaving at the gym. Learn the secrets to finally break free from your health problems. Say goodbye to anxiety and depression—without drugs Lose ...

He was the Great Compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the story of America from its founding until the eve of the Civil War. Speaker of the House, senator, secretary of state, five-time presidential candidate, and idol to the young Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay is captured in full at last in this rich and sweeping biography.

In his classic best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking, new approach for attacking the dangerous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here, he turns his focus to the individual member of a team, revealing the three indispensable virtues that make some people better team players than others. Lencioni’s latest fable is the story of a leader desperate to save his company by cracking the code on the virtues that define a true team player.

Renowned author Cyndi Dale invites you into the world of subtle energy, where you'll explore auras, chakras, intuition, and the basics of her groundbreaking energy techniques. Whether your goals are physical, psychological, or spiritual, these methods can help you achieve your desires, heal your wounds, and live an enlightened life.

The history of computing could be told as the story of hardware and software or the story of the Internet or the story of "smart" handheld devices, with subplots involving IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter. In this concise and accessible account of the invention and development of digital technology, computer historian Paul Ceruzzi offers a broader and more useful perspective. He identifies four major threads that run throughout all of computing's technological development.

Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues.

Struggling to get up and down from tricky lies? In Mastering the Short Game: Chipping and Pitching Essentials, discover the secret techniques that can shave strokes off your score by revolutionizing your approach shots. This indispensable 10,000‑word guide breaks down the art of chipping and pitching into simple, proven drills that even the most average golfer can master. Learn how to execute delicate, precision shots with confidence—even from tight bunkers or awkward rough lies—with easy‑to‑follow step-by-step instructions. In this short, easy-to-read guide, you’ll instantly ...

Come explore the world of intuition, psychic senses, spirit guides and mediumship. Welcome to Psychic Senses; the first book of its kind to provide clear and simple explanations to the psychic and medium connections as well as offering a compilation of exercises to help you hone your gifts. Although there are many workshops, webinars and classes that offer instruction on developing your gifts. Few resources are dedicated to the sole purpose of offering a clear understanding of how psychic, mediumship and intuition connections work. Psychic Senses is an essential guide to anyone with a ...

The most successful and satisfied people on the planet have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate clear, healthy boundaries. This ability is, hands down, the biggest game changer when it comes to creating a healthy, happy, self-determined life. In Boundary Boss, psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals a specific set of skills that can help you stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others (without guilt or drama) and get empowered to consciously take control of every aspect of your emotional, spiritual, physical, personal, and professional life.

A few decades into the digital era, scientists discovered that thinking in terms of computation made possible an entirely new way of organizing scientific investigation; eventually, every field had a computational branch: computational physics, computational biology, computational sociology. More recently, "computational thinking" has become part of the K-12 curriculum. But what is computational thinking? This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible overview.

Protein isn’t a trend—it’s the architecture of athletic performance. In Amino Architect: Building Your Body with Protein, sports physiologist and performance author Southerland delivers the most comprehensive, evidence-based guide to protein ever written for lifters, coaches, and high-performance athletes. Across 20 meticulously structured chapters, this book dismantles the myths, marketing lies, and outdated dogma that still plague protein science—and replaces them with practical, strategic protocols grounded in real physiology and elite sport application. Whether you're building ...

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to take control of your finances and build a secure future for yourself and your loved ones? Whether you are just starting your financial journey or seeking to enhance your money management skills, this indispensable book is your roadmap to financial success. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: 📊 Essential Financial Fundamentals: From grasping the significance of financial literacy to crafting actionable SMART goals, delve into the foundational principles essential for financial success. Learn to cultivate a ...

📘 2025 Edition – Updated with the Latest Newborn Care Strategies + 5 Exclusive Bonuses to Help You Thrive as a First-Time Dad! 🎁 Looking for a meaningful gift for a dad-to-be? This guide helps him support her through pregnancy—and confidently navigate baby’s first year. Introducing The Complete Guide for First-Time Dads—A Supportive, Expert-Backed Companion to Help You Navigate Pregnancy, Newborn Care, and Embrace Fatherhood with Confidence. Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to know to support your partner during pregnancy and labor? Do you worry about handling diaper...

Authentic listening is so important, that relationships and companies die without it. In this digital age of chaos, conflict, and confusion, we are more connected than ever to other people. Yet, we may be on the brink of an epidemic of loneliness. This book contains the key to unlocking the potential for lives of trust, consensus, and community! Dan Oblinger lays out the ultimate sales pitch for creating a culture of authentic, skillful listening. It begins with you! Learn the hostage negotiator’s techniques for turning enemies in allies. Learn to be more empathetic and build stronger ...