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"An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other people. Researchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals? Using dozens of fascinating real-life examples, Elizabeth Svoboda explains...
42) Shy Willow
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Willow, a very shy rabbit, lives in an abandoned mailbox, but when a young boy drops a letter in Willow's mailbox, she knows she will have to brave the outside world to deliver the letter.
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"...From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious...
45) Pins & needles
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When Pins, a porcupine who loves to take chances, gets himself into trouble, Needles, a porcupine who is always scared, needs to be brave enough to save him.
46) Boom!
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Rosie, a little dog, is afraid of nothing except thunder and during one very bad storm, she discovers that the boy who she lives with is frightened, too.
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"Little Tractor drove down the hill with Daddy, but he slipped in the mud. Now Little Tractor is scared and doesn't want to leave the barn when it rains. But then Lili says there's an emergency. . .A familiar book in which Little Tractor overcomes his fear to help his friends"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Aren't you a terrorist?" "There are no roles for people who look like you." "That's a sin." "No girls allowed." They've heard it all. Actress Alia Shawkat reflects on all the parts she was told she was too "ethnic" to play. Former NFL player Wade Davis recalls his bullying of gay classmates in an attempt to hide his own sexuality. Teen Gavin Grimm shares the story that led to the infamous "bathroom bill," and how he's fighting it. Holocaust survivor...
49) Clementine
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Story of a snail who loved round things and had great determination as well as dreams.
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What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
52) Scaredy squirrel
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Squirrel never leaves his nut tree, because it's too dangerous out there, but when he is forced to, he discovers his true nature.
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"Fear is unpleasant: It can make us sick-mentally and physically. Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid the feeling, allowing our fears to dictate our choices and limit what we feel comfortable doing. Scott Simon has found an ingenious way to harnessfear; through his organization Scare Your Soul he has developed an inspiring, accessible method: "fear-chasing." Courage is like a muscle-the more you exercise it, the stronger it will be. With writing...
56) Brave bear
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A bear bravely goes out on a limb to help a baby bird get back to its nest.
57) Kiki's blankie
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Kiki the monkey has many daring adventures with her polka-dot "blankie, " but when it sails away without her and lands above a sleeping crocodile, she may not be brave enough to come to the rescue.
58) Scary stories
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An imp, a goblin, and a scalawag get together to tell the scariest stories they can think of.
59) Little Smokey
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A small firefighting airplane saves the day from disaster using her courage and a little help from her friends.
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