reasoning

"In this . . . guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, [MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan] shows . . . how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world. Whether you are making a presentation at work or debating current political issues with a friend, Mehdi Hasan will teach you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case"--Provided by publisher.

"The Fox News host and . . . author shares his . . . framework for decision-making, [his] . . . method for anyone at a crossroads in life"--Provided by publisher.

This book teaches children the power of the word "no". Whether it's saying no to bullying or someone invading their personal space or simply to playing with a friend when they need some alone time. Children will learn they can use their voice to stand up for what is good in the world and good for themselves.

In these tales inspired by traditional Indian folktales, Prince Veera and his best friend Suku are given the opportunity to preside over the court of his father, King Bheema. Some of the subjects' complaints are easy to address, but others are much more challenging. How should they handle the case of the merchant who wants to charge people for enjoying the smells of his sweets? Or settle the dispute between a man who sells a well to a neighbor, but not the water inside? Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles? These eight tales show how Veera and Suku outwit the kingdom's greediest, wiliest subjects.

Provides facts, games, and activity ideas inspired by twenty-six of the world's greatest geniuses that are designed to spark curiousity and imagination and to boost intelligence.

"No matter how smart or well-informed you are, you're probably trapped in a mental prison without knowing it. Scott Adams, the . . . creator of Dilbert, . . . teaches us how to recognize and avoid the 'loserthink' that prevents us from seeing outside our own bubbles of reality"--Provided by publisher.

After tasting the warm, rusty water from the fountain designated for African- Americans, a young boy questions why he cannot drink the cool, refreshing water from the "Whites Only" fountain. Based on a true experience co-author Michael S. Bandy had as a boy.

Harvard professor Michael Sandel discusses ethical dilemmas and conducts debates in order to challenge his students' moral reasoning, covering topics such as affirmative action, same-sex marriage, murder, lying, and cannibalism.

Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to social networking.

Monkey has a big box, which he tells Cake has a cat inside, but only when the box is closed; Cake suggest that maybe it is a dinosaur instead, and the two friends puzzle over how they can solve the problem of finding out what is in the box, if it is always empty when opened.