Why We Write

Why do we have eyebrows? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why does Earth have a moon? Why are some people color blind?The best-selling book in TIME For Kids' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with

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A leading psychologist reveals how our most misunderstood emotion—pride—has shaped our minds and our culture, and shows how we can harness its power. Why did Paul Gauguin abandon middle-class life to

When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, an

Praise for #1 New York Times best-selling author Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal: "All runners wonder, at some point or another, why we do what we do. Mr. Inman's explanation is the best I've ever seen

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" "For decades, people have been asking me to write this book. The Artist's Way focuses on a creative recovery. We re-cover the ground we have traveled in our past. The Artist's Way for Parents focus

Why more Americans are going deaf than ever before—and what we can do about it For twenty-two years, Katherine Bouton was a senior editor at The New York Times. At daily editorial meetings, she had a

Nothing brings ancient history to life like thinking about what ancient people did that we can relate to today. I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas takes an accessible approach to the subject with child-fr

Climate change can be a difficult discussion to have with children without overwhelming or scaring them. I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky takes a look at our planet, how we are damaging it, and

Before there were blogs, there were journals. And in them we’d write as we really were, not as we wanted to appear. But there comes a day when journals outlive us. And with them, our secrets. Summe

Famous writers are often reticent about how and why they write, how their ideas and themes develop or how their characters and plots emerge. They can be equally reserved about their personal histories

“We belong together,” he said. “Yes,” she whispered fervently in his ear. “We do.” From Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Buchanan, the novel she has always wanted to write: the gripping saga of star-crossed

Is it true that Shakespeare's father couldn't read or write? What really happened during his "Lost Years?" Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s? William Shakespeare: A Very Pecul

From a celebrated team comes a fascinating look at why we don’t have super powers (alas) — and why size matters, for creatures big and small.Did you ever wonder why there are no high-fl ying, wall-cli

The hidden patterns behind the way we make decisionsSeveral recent books, from Blink to Freakonomics to Predictably Irrational, have examined how people make choices. But none explain why different pe

"[When we read and write poetry,] it is as if a long-settled cloud in our mind suddenly dissipates, and we are divine once again."-- from the IntroductionPoetry is the language of devotion in prayer,

Why'd I get the smaller half? Why don't you yell at her? Why does my team always lose? Why can't we have a pet giraffe? Because that's life.And life can't always go the way we want it to. But with thi

Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call "religious" so deeply affect

Have you tried the GI diet, the low-carb diet, the high-carb diet and wondered why they didn't work for you?The real secret of weight loss is how much energy we consume, and how much extra energy weca

Why do we work so hard at our jobs, day after day? Why is a job well done important to us? We know there is more to a career than money and prestige, but what exactly do we mean by "fulfillment"? Thes

Pedro can read and write better than any boy in the small Spanish town of Palos. That's why Christopher Columbus signs him on as part of his crew of the Santa Maria. The young Pedro records his advent

How information can make us happy or miserable, and why we sometimes avoid it and sometimes seek it out.How much information is too much? Do we need to know how many calories are in the giant vat of p

Do you know why a chef's hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie?Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, this book is a must-

How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues peace and conflict including why peace is important and how we c

We have polluted our planet Earth with light. Light pollution – excessive and obtrusive artificial light, with bright neon and LED lights in our cities and in our personal space, continuously illuminated and artificial – has removed something incredibly valuable from our lives, and at the same time affected our ability to sleep, rest, and relax. 'Falling in Love with Darkness' is Osho’s attempt to bring us again in contact with darkness, but here in a spiritual and psychological context. "Why do we desire light?," he asks. "Why do we hanker so much for light? Perhaps we never realize that the desire for light is a symbol of the fear rooted within us; it is a symbol of fear. We want light so that we can become free of that fear." The mind is afraid in the dark. The fear of darkness is based on the fear of being alone: the fear of being alone comes together with the fear of darkness. Darkness has its own bliss; without falling in love with darkness, you will be deprived of the capacity t

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What is musical ontology? Why should we as philosophers address it, if ever? These questions constitute the Ariadne’s thread running throughout this whole work. The number of papers, volumes and

We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth, and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why? The Long

Why popularity matters to adults as much as it did when they were in high school—and how we all can avoid the pitfalls that come with the wrong type of popularityPopular examines why popularity plays

“The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven PinkerThe key to human intelligence lies in the fascinating ways we

"Just because the men have gone to war, why do we have to close the choir? And precisely when we need it most!" As England enters World War II's dark early days, spirited music professor Primrose T

Help your child to trace, write, and learn the alphabet with this unique early learning book. Inside, each left-hand page has grooved letter shapes for children to follow with their fingertips—a tacti

From the New York Times dialect quiz that ignited conversations about how and why we say what we say, a delightful exploration of the American vernacular through stunning visual maps Did you know that

A lot of us hate math, but that's just because we don't remember much of it from high school or we think it's too hard (which is probably why we've forgotten it). But who needs it, when you've got a c

New York Times bestselling author Michael Savage reveals why we have an infected political system, and what we can now do to nurse the country back to health. Michael Savages says that for the past ei

New York Times bestselling author Michael Savage reveals why we have an infected political system, and what we can now do to nurse the country back to health. Michael Savages says that for the past ei

New York Times bestselling author Michael Savage reveals why we have an infected political system, and what we can now do to nurse the country back to health. Michael Savages says that for the past ei