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Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues surrounding violence in the world of sports and provides an overview of the topic. Violence in sports exists in nearly every major sport and is present at every level of sports from youth leagues to professional ranks and is defined as any act by a player that has the intent to inflict pain or injury to an opponent.
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Highly accessible, authoritative, and intellectually provocative, a startlingly original theory of how Homo sapiens came to be: Richard Wrangham forcefully argues that, a quarter of a million years ago, rising intelligence among our ancestors led to a unique new ability with unexpected consequences: our ancestors invented socially sanctioned capital punishment, facilitating domestication, increased cooperation, the accumulation of culture, and ultimately...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Human beings are among the most murderous species on the planet. From child abuse to road rage to torture to genocide, people are capable of unspeakable acts of violence. While some violent instincts are rooted in the fight-or-flight response, psychologists believe that humans are especially violent because of their fierce loyalty to their social groups.
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Subtle racism, sexism, and heterosexism remain relatively invisible and potentially harmful to the well-being, self-esteem, and standard of living of many marginalized groups in society. These daily common experiences of aggression may have significantly more influence on anger, frustration, and self-esteem than traditional overt forms of racism, sexism, and heterosexism. Their invisible nature prevents perpetrators from realizing and confronting...
8) Tough!
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Told from the bully's perspective, Sam doesn't feel she is bullying people, until she realizes that the others think she is mean.
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In school Kyle's persistent bullying is making Thomas feel like a nobody, and he needs help from his classmates and adults to understand and recapture his self-esteem--but Kyle needs help too. Includes activities for children and information on recognizing and preventing bullying for adults.
13) Crucible
Author
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
The human settlers of a new world, having allied themselves with the plant-like Vines race, face a war against the technologically superior Furs and spread a Vines-created virus designed to stop aggressive behavior.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge, and an opportunity. Pushing forty, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, part of him yearns to cross the street and join up. The other part is terrified. Gottschall eventually works up his nerve, and starts training for a real cage fight. He's fighting not only as a personal test but also to...
Author
Publisher
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
Illustrates the true nature of disturbed characters, exposes the tactics the most manipulative characters use to pull the wool over the eyes of others, and outlines powerful, practical ways to deal more effectively with manipulative people.
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