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This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world.  

Kids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest details from their favorite television programs, yet miss the most obvious questions on their history test? Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham has focused his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning and has a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by classroom teachers.

Ariane Beeston is a child-protection worker and newly registered psychologist when she gives birth to her first child – and very quickly begins to experience scary breaks with reality. With medication, the support of her husband, psychotherapy and, ultimately, time, Ariane rebuilds herself.

Echoing an enduring message of rare vulnerability and uplifting positivity, On the Other Side of Terminal is a powerful book that shares author Allen Chankowsky’s inspiring and deeply authentic account of his 30-year relationship with cancer. Shattering all expectations, Allen bravely exposes the depths in which he struggled to overcome his rare form of stage-4 cancer. With a palpable sense of unmistakable urgency, his unique style skillfully illuminates the emotional strength it takes to manage the realities of living with a world-crushing diagnosis.

Angelina Boerger dachte lange, sie sei ein Fehler im System – zu laut, zu emotional, zu unkonzentriert. Heute weiß sie: Nicht sie ist das Problem, und auch nicht die Tatsache, dass wir mehr über Neurodiversität sprechen. Das Problem ist eine Gesellschaft, die Vielfalt als Störung begreift. Das muss sich ändern. Ausgehend von ihrer ADHS-Diagnose begibt Angelina Boerger sich in „Normal war nie der Plan" auf eine Reise durch die Geschichte des Andersseins. Denn das, was wir heute für normal halten, ist nicht naturgegeben.

Dr. Buckley offers insights on parenting drawn from his extensive background as a university-trained, research scientist. Honest Parenting, as an "ordered process", builds upon the reality that children do not come with manuals. In place of excuses and feelings of ineptitude, fear, and guilt, Dr. Buckley presents the scientific method as a foundation upon which any honest adult can build an effective, rewarding parenting experience.

Hjemvendt er en personlig fortælling om en mand, der træffer et valg om at bevæge sig aktivt ind i rollen som far. Han har sagt sit job op, afbrudt sin lovende karriere, for nu fuldtid at gå hjemme med sine to døtre. I fortællingen følger vi hans og familiens liv det første år, han går hjemme med sine to piger.