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Mind : a scientific guide to who you are, how you got that way, and how to make the most of it / by Daniels, Patricia,1955-; National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Psychology.; Developmental psychology.; Human behavior.;
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Seven deadly sins : the biology of being human / by Leschziner, Guy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply important and useful biological functions that humans need to survive? Instead of being acts of immorality, are they really just a result of how our bodies, our psyches, and our brains in particular, are wired? In Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human, Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology, dares to turn much of what society thinks of as morality on its head and to ask these controversial questions. Leschziner takes readers on an exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins as he looks at their neuroscientific and psychological bases, their origin in our genes, and, crucially, how certain medical disorders may give rise to them. He introduces us to patients whose physical and psychological conditions have given rise to behaviours that have for centuries been labelled as "sin" and how these behaviours might actually be evolutionary imperatives that preserve the tribe and ensure the wellbeing of our societies. In Seven Deadly Sins, a book certain to cause debate and raise controversy, Guy Leschziner, a writer who has explored the mysteries of our sleeping brains and the odd crossed wires of our five senses, asks whether these traits truly represent sin, or simply reflect our intrinsic drive to survive and thrive"--
Subjects: Deadly sins.; Human behavior.; Neuropsychology.;
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Wow! What a day! : a busy book / by Torres, Alberta.;
The Wow! books are a series of modern first concept board books for today's children! The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster inclusivity, empathy and discussion. Illustrated by Alberta Torres, illustrator of This Little picture book series.
Subjects: Board books.; Human behavior; Play;
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Hubots : real-world robots inspired by humans / by Becker, Helaine,1961-; Ries, Alex.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Robots; Human behavior;
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The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / by Killam, Kasley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy. It introduces the need for social health -- the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected -- to truly flourish.
Subjects: Human behavior; Interpersonal relations.;
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Before you know it : the unconscious reasons we do what we do / by Bargh, John A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Cognition.; Human behavior.; Motivation (Psychology); Subconsciousness.;
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How to behave so your dog behaves / by Yin, Sophia A.; Deamer, Mark.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Dogs; Dogs; Human-animal communication.;
© , T.F.H. Publications, c2010.
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The smallest girl in the smallest grade / by Roberts, Justin.; Robinson, Christian.;
Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Conduct of life; Human behavior;
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The whale detective [videorecording] / by Murphy, Bill,television producer.; Mustill, Tom,television director,television producer,narrator.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher,broadcaster.;
Narrator: Tom Mustill.A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback whale that breached and almost landed on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about humans' relationship with whales and their future.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Human-animal relationships.; Humpback whale;
For private home use only.
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Our tribal future : how to channel our foundational human instincts into a force for good / by Samson, David Ryan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us. What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty that keep them together. Tribalism is one of the most complex and ancient evolutionary forces; it gave us the capacity for cooperation and competition, and allowed us to navigate increasingly complex social landscapes. It is so powerful that it can predict our behavior even better than race, class, gender, or religion. But in our vast modern world, has this blessing become a curse? Our Tribal Future explores a central paradox of our species: how altruism, community, kindness, and genocide are all driven by the same core adaptation. Evolutionary anthropologist David R. Samson engages with cutting-edge science and philosophy, as well as his own field research with small-scale societies and wild chimpanzees, to explain the science, ethics, and history of tribalism in compelling and accessible terms. This bold and brilliant book reveals provocative truths about our nature. Readers will discover that tribalism cannot, and should not, be eliminated entirely--to do so would be to destroy what makes us human. But is it possible to channel the best of this instinct to enrich our lives while containing the worst of its dangers?"--
Subjects: Collective behavior.; Human evolution.; Social evolution.;
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