The Age of Empathy

The Age of EmpathyBy: Frans de Waal 'Kindness and co operation have played a crucial role in raising humans to the top of the evolutionary tree We have thrived on the milk of human kindness.' Observer BY THE AUTHOR OF ARE WE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW SMART ANIMALS ARE? 'There is a widely held assumption that humans are hard wired for relentless and ruthless competition Frans de Waal sees nature differently as a biological legacy in which empathy, not mere self interest,

a little piglet

beyond the walls anything can happen

He loves his lessons with the camp’s harper

democracy falters “if there is no steady supply of trustworthy and relevant news

Inside you’ll discover

This lively and accessible book shows baseball fans how to harness the power of made predictions and better understand the game

Jack is only trying to save that fat black cat stuck in the tree by his bus stop—but the cat scratches him instead

in a Honolulu hotel room

this charmingly illustrated and lyrical picture book prepares kids—and their parents

Nestor plans to lay low

the music prodigy whose awards include 25 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom

but must follow two rules: don't go out after dusk