Baby Bloom

Author : Paul Bloom
Publisher : Random House
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446473627

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Descartes' Baby by Paul Bloom Pdf

Why is a forgery worth so much less than an original work of art?What's so funny about someone slipping on a banana peel? Why, as Freud once asked, is a man willing to kiss a woman passionately, but not use her toothbrush? And how many times should you baptize a two-headed twin? Descartes' Baby answers such questions, questions we may have never thought to ask about such uniquely human traits as art, humour, faith, disgust, and morality. In this thought-provoking and fascinating account of human nature, psychologist Paul Bloom contends that we all see the world in terms of bodies and souls. Even babies have a rich understanding of both the physical and social worlds. They expect objects to obey principles of physics, and they're startled when things disappear or defy gravity. They can read the emotions of adults and respond with their own feelings of anger, sympathy and joy. This perspective remains with us throughout our lives. Using his own researches and new ideas from philosophy, evolutionary biology, aesthetics, theology, and neuroscience, Bloom shows how this way to making sense of reality can explain what makes us human. The myriad ways that our childhood views of the world undergo development throughout our lives and profoundly influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions is the subject of this richly rewarding book.

Author : Paul Bloom
Publisher : Crown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780307886866

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Just Babies by Paul Bloom Pdf

A leading cognitive scientist argues that a deep sense of good and evil is bred in the bone. From John Locke to Sigmund Freud, philosophers and psychologists have long believed that we begin life as blank moral slates. Many of us take for granted that babies are born selfish and that it is the role of society—and especially parents—to transform them from little sociopaths into civilized beings. In Just Babies, Paul Bloom argues that humans are in fact hardwired with a sense of morality. Drawing on groundbreaking research at Yale, Bloom demonstrates that, even before they can speak or walk, babies judge the goodness and badness of others’ actions; feel empathy and compassion; act to soothe those in distress; and have a rudimentary sense of justice. Still, this innate morality is limited, sometimes tragically. We are naturally hostile to strangers, prone to parochialism and bigotry. Bringing together insights from psychology, behavioral economics, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, Bloom explores how we have come to surpass these limitations. Along the way, he examines the morality of chimpanzees, violent psychopaths, religious extremists, and Ivy League professors, and explores our often puzzling moral feelings about sex, politics, religion, and race. In his analysis of the morality of children and adults, Bloom rejects the fashionable view that our moral decisions are driven mainly by gut feelings and unconscious biases. Just as reason has driven our great scientific discoveries, he argues, it is reason and deliberation that makes possible our moral discoveries, such as the wrongness of slavery. Ultimately, it is through our imagination, our compassion, and our uniquely human capacity for rational thought that we can transcend the primitive sense of morality we were born with, becoming more than just babies. Paul Bloom has a gift for bringing abstract ideas to life, moving seamlessly from Darwin, Herodotus, and Adam Smith to The Princess Bride, Hannibal Lecter, and Louis C.K. Vivid, witty, and intellectually probing, Just Babies offers a radical new perspective on our moral lives.

Author : Julia Seal
Publisher : Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781649968210

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Bloom by Julia Seal Pdf

Once, the ocean was full of friends. But lately, a little jellyfish named Luna has noticed that things are changing—friends are disappearing! When she sets out to find them, she discovers that everyone has a part to play in protecting the careful balance of the ocean. In this beautifully illustrated and timely tale, little Luna comes up with a powerful way to deliver a message that inspires helpfulness and hope.

Author : Caspar Addyman
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781783527984

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The Laughing Baby by Caspar Addyman Pdf

Few things in life are more delightful than sharing in the laughter of a baby. Until now, however, psychologists and parenting experts have largely focused on moments of stress and confusion. Developmental psychologist Caspar Addyman decided to change that. Since 2012 Caspar has run the Baby Laughter project, collecting data, videos and stories from parents all over the world. This has provided a fascinating window into what babies are learning and how they develop cognitively and emotionally. Deeper than that, he has observed laughter as the purest form of human connection. It creates a bond that parents and infants share as they navigate the challenges of childhood. Moving chronologically through the first two years of life, The Laughing Baby explores the origin story for our incredible abilities. In the playful daily lives of babies, we find the beginnings of art, science, music and happiness. Our infancy is central to what makes us human, and understanding why babies laugh is key to understanding ourselves.

Author : Catherine Beauvais-Gascon
Publisher : Ella and Bloom
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798781957071

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Ella and Bloom: The Most Exciting Love Story between Montreal, New York and London by Catherine Beauvais-Gascon Pdf

"If you want to live the spectacular life, then you have to love and dream big." It is the endless summer of 2019, just before the pandemic, when two of the most adorable and larger-than-life characters are about to cross paths. Ella, a young fashionable, witty and fun-loving woman from the city of Montréal, has the mighty ambition of making exciting and game-changing entertainment productions for Netflix. Bloom, a handsome young Brit and thrill-seeking entrepreneur from London, has it all; perfect life and good looks—yet, he is searching for something more. He is visiting Montréal from London and staying in the city for a week. On one adventurous night, their two worlds collide when they randomly meet on the streets of Montréal, and their encounter turns into a fiery romance across New York, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montréal, Vancouver and London. From making passionate love in New York City at Kimpton on the twenty-first floor while holding on to the large glass windows overlooking the lit up Empire State Building, to romantically kissing under the magical waterfalls of Niagara and witnessing galaxies within galaxies of stars on their road trip… Is Bloom the dream guy Ella has been waiting for all of her life? Book Reviews: "The story is demonstrative and proof that this novel has a huge potential to become an all-time bestseller. What a fulfilling experience! I enjoyed every single minute of the editing of a very captivating and compelling story." Johanna, New York Times Bestseller Editor. "I love this story. It gives me somewhat of a Fifty Shades of Grey vibe, how Ella and Bloom feel about each other. Brilliant!" Erin-Leigh. "I love that your story is set in Montréal and London! Two of my favourite cities in the world! I love the main characters Ella and Bloom. These characters are extremely likeable." Alexandra. "I loved the story and already feel invested in Ella and Bloom's romance and where the journey will take them!" Lauren. This beautiful book explores the meaning of true love, beauty, passionate sex, fashion, fun, happiness, adventure, travel, dreams and life from a woman and man’s perspective.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCD:31175023709416

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Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015056090080

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Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1714 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119497837

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Jessica Stirling
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780106021

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Whatever Happened to Molly Bloom by Jessica Stirling Pdf

The first in a new series featuring Detective Jim Kinsella. Who murdered Molly? Was it Leopold Bloom, in the kitchen, with a teapot . . .? This finely crafted historical mystery, using several recognizable characters and the famous setting from James Joyce’s Ulysses, marks an intriguing departure for saga writer Jessica Stirling. Detective Inspector Jim Kinsella of the Dublin police force is called to the scene when the body of Molly Bloom has been found in her own kitchen where she has been beaten to death with a teapot. Although her husband, Leopold Bloom, is immediately taken into custody without a convincing alibi, Kinsella begins to have his doubts and suspicion falls upon Molly’s fellow singer and alleged lover, Hugh ‘Blazes’ Boylan. Kinsella, aided by his colleague, Inspector Tom Machin, probes the conflicting stories of Bloom and Boylan. Were the pair seen fighting outside a brothel the night of Molly’s murder? And what of the unusual scent, imported from America and found on a cotton ball beneath the Blooms’ bed, that Kinsella hopes will lead him to Leopold’s own dirty little secret? Kinsella is determined to ensure the wrong man doesn’t end up behind bars, and, in seeking the truth, stumbles upon more than he bargained for...

Author : Yaffi Lvova
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781648761171

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Nourishing Baby Food Cookbook by Yaffi Lvova Pdf

Simple recipes and super nutrition for babies ages 6 to 18 months and beyond Cultivate your little one's love of food and give them a nutritious start with Nourishing Baby Food Cookbook. Full of science-backed recommendations and easy-to-make recipes, this cookbook supports popular approaches like stage-by-stage purees and baby-led weaning. The evidence-based approach will help you make confident nutrition choices in your baby's formative months—and make meals that the whole family can enjoy as they grow into toddlerhood. Deliver super nutrition for babies with: Super tasty recipes—Whip up 90+ smooth and chunky purees, finger foods, toddler treats, and family meals, all organized by age and stage. Age-specific info—Find timely tips on issues like teething, using sippy cups, selective eating, and more in a book that grows with your baby, chapter by chapter. Healthy baby practices—Breathe easy thanks to health and safety guidelines for minimizing allergies, avoiding age-inappropriate foods, and even storing leftovers. Foster optimal nourishment for your little one with this cookbook and guide to simple, super nutrition for babies and toddlers.

Author : Susan Faludi
Publisher : Crown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307426871

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Backlash by Susan Faludi Pdf

A new edition of the feminist classic, with an all-new introduction exploring the role of backlash in the 2016 election and laying out a path forward for 2020 and beyond Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award • “Enraging, enlightening, and invigorating, Backlash is, most of all, true.”—Newsday First published in 1991, Backlash made headlines and became a bestselling classic for its thoroughgoing debunking of a decadelong antifeminist backlash against women’s advances. A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, Susan Faludi brilliantly deconstructed the reigning myths about the “costs” of women’s independence—from the supposed “man shortage” to the “infertility epidemic” to “career burnout” to “toxic day care”—and traced their circulation from Reagan-era politics through the echo chambers of mass media, advertising, and popular culture. As Faludi writes in a new preface for this edition, much has changed in the intervening years: The Internet has given voice to a new generation of feminists. Corporations list “gender equality” among their core values. In 2019, a record number of women entered Congress. Yet the glass ceiling is still unshattered, women are still punished for wanting to succeed, and reproductive rights are hanging by a thread. This startling and essential book helps explain why women’s freedoms are still so demonized and threatened—and urges us to choose a different future.

Author : Wayne R. Kime
Publisher : University of Delaware
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781611490473

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Behind the Curtain by Wayne R. Kime Pdf

In the decade that followed his emigration to the United States in 1851, Fitz-James O'Brien (1828-1862) produced a steady stream of contributions to American newspapers and magazines. As short story writer, essayist, poet, dramatist, reporter, reviewer, drama critic, and editor he won reputation as one of the ablest young writers in New York City, displaying what one contemporary termed an 'extraordinary' talent. But soon after his early death from complications of a battle wound, the sense of wonder at O'Brien's prolific accomplishments began to dissipate. In 1881 his friend William Winter brought out The Poems and Stories of Fitz-James O'Brien, a one-volume collection that spared him the oblivion that awaits even the ablest magazine writers. That book, with reprintings derived from it, has formed almost by itself the basis for O'Brien's lasting reputation. In the early decades of the twentieth century O'Brien continued to be admired as the most significant practitioner in the short story in the United States of the 1850s. However, since then the recognition of his achievement has focused on a few tales of the macabre and the supernatural. He is now remembered in two unrelated contexts: as a colorful member of the 'Bohemian' circle that flourished in New York City in the years prior to the Civil War, and as author of such stories as 'The Diamond Lens,' 'The Lost Room,' and 'What Was It? A Mystery.' The present volume re-introduces the fiction of Fitz-James O'Brien to modern readers by presenting fourteen of his works, five here reprinted for the first time, that together suggest the development and range of his accomplishment as a short story writer. Additionally, editorial commentary on individual stories reveals O'Brien's attunement to the fashions, fads, interests, and concerns that manifested themselves in his adopted city and country. Though immersed in the details of his own era, O'Brien cherished a belief that some of his writings would live beyond it. The present collection offers evidence that, not only for his vivid contemporaneity but also for his innovativeness and technical skill, the young author's hope for lasting memory as a writer of short fiction was well founded. The volume comprises, first, an introduction that sketches O'Brien's literary career and traces his development as a fiction writer. The stories appear next, arranged chronologically in the order of their publication. Each is preceded by editorial commentary that affords information about its place in the author's career and identifies events and circumstances surrounding its publication. O'Brien's frequent references to persons, places, books, and events that may require identification are explained in the notes that follow each story. A bibliography and an index conclude the volume.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Florists
ISBN : CORNELL:31924051788911

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Flowers &. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Auhmein Green
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781546212232

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Chosen One by Auhmein Green Pdf

This book is about a legacy of teenagers who are marked and chosen, facing themselves and the fate of death. In discovery, their abilities enhance and grow, the secrets damage, the horrific lies, and the uneasy truth destroys families. Centuries ago, an ancient dark witch, whose bloodline has relation with the legacy, has been summoned from the dead. As a result, her anger and hatred for them births a tremendous battle full of bloodshed that will change the course of time.

Author : Susan McClure
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998-04-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781461625377

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The Midwest Gardener's Book of Lists by Susan McClure Pdf

The Midwest Gardener's Book of Lists is a definitive guide for gardeners in one of the biggest gardening areas in the country. The many subjects listed in this useful guide include plants that complement architecture, can withstand drought, do well in various soil types, bloom for weeks, and both attract and repel wildlife.