Social Lives

'A tour-de-force survey of how birds live their lives - with all the drama, surprise, humour, sadness and amazement of any human soap-opera' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World 'Utterly fascinating . . . Strassmann is the perfect guide to this world: an author as much...

It's show and tell day in Mobville Middle School, and Smalls has completely forgotten to bring anything! After “borrowing” Biggie’s beloved pet rock, Larry Jr., Smalls loses it immediately. Now, he’s got until lunchtime to steal it back… or face Biggie’s heartbroken wrath!

Bloomsbury presents Going Dark by Julia Ebner, read by Hera Reed. A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Engaging and visceral ... Reads like a thriller' Financial Times 'Riveting and often deeply disturbing ... A punch to the stomach' Sunday Times 'Ebner has done some gutsy, thought-provoking research'...

Big feelings can feel very heavy to carry alone. Gus is a little green garbage truck who drives between two homes deep in the forest. Each home has different routines, different rules, and different ways of doing things. Sometimes Gus wonders: What if everyone could become one happy home again? But as confusing conversations begin filling his truck bed with glowing yellow lanterns, Gus starts carrying worries that feel too heavy for one little truck. With the help of Pip, Frog, and the wise lantern keeper owl, Gus learns something important: Children are allowed to love both homes.

Does your child struggle to quiet their mind at night? Do they ask lots of “what if” questions, replay their day, or have trouble settling their body before bed? You’re not alone. And there’s a gentle, simple way to help. Bedtime Stories to Calm Anxious Kids isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a calming experience designed to help children: Slow their thoughts, Relax their bodies, Understand their feelings, Build confidence from the inside out.

In Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience, revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter. Because of this, our brain uses its spare time to learn about the social world-other people and our relation to them.

Discover one of the most powerful philosophical works ever written, now in a clear and truly listenable modern English edition. On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is more than an ancient essay. It is a direct and timeless reflection on how we waste our lives, and how we can reclaim them. Written nearly 2,000 years ago, Seneca confronts a question that still defines modern life: Why does life feel so short? His answer is simple and unsettling: Life is not short. We make it short. What makes this edition different?

An exploration of all the ways in which birds are social creatures—from breeding to nesting to babysitting In The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist and author of Slow Birding Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together...

School trains you to comply. Life rewards those who understand power. While you were memorizing formulas, some children were learning something far more valuable at their dinner tables: How influence works. How status is built. How decisions shape decades. How to think strategically about life. You weren't behind. You were simply never shown the curriculum.

U R 2 Nice 2 B 4-Gotten! Some kids (like Hannie) think Amanda is a snob. But Karen doesn't care. She and Amanda are friends. They have lots of fun together, diving for pennies in the pool and dressing up like Lovely Ladies. But now there's bad news! Amanda's family is moving away. Hannie thinks this is funny. But Karen is so sad. How can she say good-bye to one of her best friends?

Вместе с этой аудиокнигой ваш малыш научится справляться с бурными проявлениями своих эмоций, когда они завладевают им. Якоб разозлился! Мама случайно разбила его любимую чашку. Она предлагает ему другую, но Якоб хочет только свою любимую. Он убегает в комнату и рушит всё, что попадается ему по пути.

Preparing for the Life in the UK Test in 2025? Look no further! Our comprehensive and easy-to-follow Life in the UK Study Test Guide is the ultimate resource to help you succeed. Whether you're a recent immigrant or have been living in Britain for years, this audiobook is your passport to acing the citizenship test. Join thousands of successful candidates who have used this guide to pass with flying colors. Start your journey toward British citizenship now – listen to the Life in the UK Test Study Guide and conquer the test with confidence!

John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid show us how to look beyond mere information to the social context that creates and gives meaning to it. Arguing elegantly for the important role that human sociability plays, even - perhaps especially - in the digital world, The Social Life of Information gives us an optimistic look beyond the simplicities of information and individuals.

Du kennst das: Eben war noch alles in Ordnung – und plötzlich fliegen die Tränen, die Tür knallt, und nichts, was du sagst, hilft. Du versuchst es mit Geduld, dann mit Bestimmtheit, am Ende verlierst auch du die Nerven. Am Abend liegt dein Kind weinend im Bett, und du fragst dich: Warum ist das so schwer?

A camping trip in the great outdoors takes several turns for the worse when Mickey, Donald and Daisy can’t unplug from their electronic devices to enjoy it.

Every color tells a story. But what if you only loved one? Jaqi is a little girl who only loves blue—her clothes, her room, her world. But when her birthday brings a burst of unexpected colors, Jaqi feels overwhelmed and runs away… until a magical moment with a mysterious bunny changes everything.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2017 ORWELL PRIZE The remarkable story of a unique series of studies that have touched the lives of almost everyone in Britain today In March 1946, scientists began to track thousands of children born in one cold week. No one imagined that this would become the longest-running...

The Hierarchy of Awareness & The Nature of Things explores one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: What is the true nature of reality and consciousness? In this thought-provoking work, physician and philosopher Dr. Hessam Noralahi presents a comprehensive framework that examines life, awareness, morality, and the structure of the universe through the concept of a hierarchy of awareness. Drawing from science, philosophy, psychology, and human experience, the book explores how different levels of consciousness shape perception, attention, decision-making, and meaning in our lives.

Have you ever wondered where forgotten toys go when children outgrow them or leave them behind? Some toys may gather dust on shelves. Some are tucked away in boxes. But perhaps, just perhaps, some of them travel somewhere magical…Far beyond the waves, hidden among sparkling waters and warm sunshine, lies a secret place called The Island of Forgotten Toys. When five old toy friends arrive on this mysterious island, they discover something they never expected. Instead of sadness, they find friendship. Instead of loneliness, they discover hope.

When Laura was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming an artist. She believed dreams were supposed to happen quickly, and when life took her in a different direction, she wondered if she had missed her chance. But through motherhood, kindness, love, and life’s many lessons, Laura discovers that every experience has been preparing her for something greater. A touching story about patience, purpose, and learning that some dreams don’t happen late—they happen right on time.