Why do we give a damn about strangers?Altruism is unique to the human species. It is also one of the great evolutionary puzzles, and we may be on the brink of solving it.It turns out that, over the last 12,000 years, we have become more and more altruistic. This is despite the fact that, the majority of the time, our minds are still breathtakingly indifferent to the welfare of others.In solving the enigma of generosity in a world of strangers, McCul...

Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume begins with the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of gratitude, then presents the current research perspectives from social,...

What effect does religion have on physical and mental health? In answering this question, this book reviews and discusses research on the relationship between religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including depression and anxiety; heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and health related behaviors such as smoking and substance abuse. The authors examine the positive and negative effects of religion on health throughout the life span, from childhood to old age. Based on...

One of the nicest things about "Relatives: Adventures in Time" is that readers can take their time and read it in any order they desire. Michael McCullough wrote each story, as he never wants to forget his past; he simply had too much fun growing up not to share. Stories such as the time he was assigned a trip to Florida to repair a ship issue, which, as an ex-welder, he knew the kind of problems they were going to face in the ship's boiler system—but what happened during that week was a c...

Gain financial literacy and get expert advice—tailor made for the provincesPersonal Finance For Canadians For Dummies is a comprehensive guide and reference that helps you get smart about money, taking unique Canadian laws and opportunities into account. The clear, jargon-free explanations in this book will lead you to financial savvy. Understand how your earnings inform your budget, when to spend vs when to borrow, how to invest wisely, and how to protect...

A multi-generation family saga set in a Pennsylvania town that changed the world.In 2019, a man takes a copyediting job at his local newspaper. In 1939, a boy stands outside a theater and hatches a plan to sneak in. And on a cold, rainy night in 1982, a college student gives a bloodied hitchhiker a ride. Not one of these individuals is aware of how these seemingly isolated events will change their lives forever, or the inexorable connections between them.

In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many published here for the first time—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his lo...

In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many published here for the first time—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his lo...

What effect does religion have on physical and mental health? In answering this question, this book reviews and discusses research on the relationship between religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including depression and anxiety; heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and health related behaviors such as smoking and substance abuse. The authors examine the positive and negative effects of religion on health throughout the life span, from childhood to old age. Based on...

Vivian Gornick, one of our finest critics, tackled the theme of love and marriage in her last collection of essays, The End of the Novel of Love, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. In this new collection, she turns her attention to another large theme in literature: the struggle for the semblance of inner freedom. Great literature, she believes, is not the record of the achievement, but of the effort.Gornick, who emerged as a major writer during the second-wave...

Night lasts for days on the planet Jannix, and when the sun goes down over a city brimming with corruption and organized crime, no one can be certain they’ll see another dawn.Retired police detective Jack Tarelli has turned to the bottle to cope with the long nights ever since the unsolved murder of his wife. But when he's called to the home of an enigmatic starship tycoon just hours after a high-profile homicide, he knows his longest night yet has just begun....

This volume presents the results of a five-year study of wildlife-management policies in national parks. It synthesizes interviews with individuals inside and outside the National Park Service, provides a comprehensive review of published and unpublished literature, and draws on the collective experience of the authors with various units of the system over the past three decades. Among the topics examined are:the structure and history of the National Park System and Service