David Brooks
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this book, David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a...
Author
Language
English
Description
"#1 New York Times bestselling author David Brooks, a controversial and eye-opening look at how our culture has lost sight of the value of humility - defined as the opposite of self-preoccupation - and why only an engaged inner life can yield true meaning and fulfillment"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"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 considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen."--
Author
Publisher
Feedbooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
David Marshall Brook's classic exploration of the lack of evidence for religions, religious beliefs, the basis of belief, and the effects of belief on society and history. Topics discussed include:The Evolution of Religious Beliefs, The Koran qnd The Old and New Testaments, The Prophets Mohammed, Jesus, and Moses Charlatans or Victims of Mental and Physical Disease, Soundness of a Foundation For a Belief in a Deity, The Persistence of Religion, Religion...
Author
Publisher
Feedbooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
David Marshall Brook's classic exploration of the lack of evidence for religions, religious beliefs, the basis of belief, and the effects of belief on society and history. Topics discussed include:The Evolution of Religious Beliefs, The Koran qnd The Old and New Testaments, The Prophets Mohammed, Jesus, and Moses Charlatans or Victims of Mental and Physical Disease, Soundness of a Foundation For a Belief in a Deity, The Persistence of Religion, Religion...
Author
Publisher
Random House Audio
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience, and from the worlds of theater, 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 remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility,...
11) Raindrops
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Follows the water cycle, as a raindrop moves into a creek, into a stream, into a river, and to its end in a lazy ocean.
14) Formas
Author
Series
Publisher
Sweetwater Press/Mi Casa
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
Español
Description
Bright colors and everyday objects are used in this book to help children learn various shapes.
Publisher
AMC Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The Ultra City Smiths story unfolds via the stop-motion animation of baby dolls repurposed as a grown-up cast of characters. The series hinges on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra City's most famous magnate. Two intrepid detectives follow the case, rallying to fight against their city's dangerous corruption, at a high cost to themselves and their families, all in pursuit of a gentler place to call home....
Author
Publisher
Earth Aware Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Silent Kingdom reveals the world beneath the waves in an ethereal collection of black-and-white underwater photography. Through stunning black-and-white images, award-winning photographer Christian Vizl uses a masterful control of light and shadow to portray the creatures of the sea as they are rarely seen, at home in the ethereal world beneath the waves. From capturing the ferocity of sharks to the playful dance of dolphins, Vizl turns aquatic creatures...
