reasoning

Negotiation is an interactive process between people who have differing opinions or who want something from each other. This book shows that to be successful at negotiating all must work together as partners to solve a problem. It shows that the art of active listening makes sure everyone involved has a clear understanding of what is being said. It also shows successful negotiations are win-win situations where everyone gets a fair portion of what they want and that no one side gets all.

Problem solving skills are important for everyone in everyday life. We all need these skills to just get by. This book shows how to define a problem, list its possible solutions, and then evaluate each solution. Doing these three steps makes decision making easier. Young people are introduced to the technique known as brainstorming and cautioned against the outcomes of "groupthink".

Discusses the importance of skepticism and critical thinking skills, and illustrates how to apply them to daily life.

Twelve-year-old Elodie journeys to Two Castles in hopes of studying acting but instead becomes apprentice to a dragon, who teaches her to be observant and use reasoning, thus helping her to uncover who is plotting against the ogre Count Jonty Um.