Eureka Books
Summary: Quiet by Susan Cain illustrates the latest research findings about the opposing characteristics of introverts and extroverts. This companion to Quiet includes: Overview of the book; Important People; Key Takeaways; Analysis of Key Takeaways; and much more!
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Publisher / Publication Date: iDreamBooks Inc 2015
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Brooks, David
Summary: Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 302 BROBrooks, David
Summary: "As David Brooks observes, "There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen--to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood." And yet we humans don't do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2023
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Summary: Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience, and from the worlds of theatre, history, and education, to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. He helps listeners become more understanding and considerate towards others, and find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way he offers a possible...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: "Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having friends, looking at different types of friendships, and what happens when friends fall out and make up. Includes helpful notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships, dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends." --Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Social Emo 158.2 Brooks 2020Boss, Pauline.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.93 BOSBrooks, Felicity
Summary: Families come in all shapes and sizes and from all sorts of backgrounds. They speak various languages, eat different sorts of food, live in different kinds of homes and celebrate special occasions in a variety of ways. This book lets children explore questions such as 'What is a family?', 'What different sorts of families are there?' and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.85 BROCopies Available at East Bay
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Social Emo 306.85 Brooks 2019Palmer, Brooks
Summary: Looks further into how holding on to things we no longer need affects relationships and offers thought-provoking questions, exercises, and examples to help create clutter-free lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2012
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Summary: A guide for coping with girls who are mean to other girls, using the words of teenagers to explore how the meanness can get started, forms it may take, and what can be done to stop it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2010
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 158.25 KARBanks, Amy Elizabeth.
Summary: Provides the tools necessary for strengthening the parts of our brain that encourage connection and to heal the neural damage that disconnection can cause to have healthier relationships with others and lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 302 BANSummary: Ryuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka, also known as "Palm-top tiger", band together to assist each other in winning the hearts of their true loves -- that of Minorin, Taiga's best friend, by Ryuji, and that of Ryuji's closest friend by Taiga.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: NIS America 2014
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD ANIME TORCook, Julia
Summary: Although Louis knows a lot about outer space, the young boy finds himself sent to Principal Goodkid's office to attend Personal Space Camp after his teacher loses her patience with his behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Center for Youth Issues 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A landmark in the history of queer cinema, this is an honest film about nascent love between women at a boarding school for girls. Vulnerable and quiet, Manuela struggles to adjust to the stern discipline of the heavily regimented institution. In time, she gains confidence through a friendship with one of her teachers. But no relationship between women, no matter how chaste, is to be permitted,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020