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In this book, economist and evolutionary game theorist Daniel Freidman demonstrates that our moral codes and our market systems, while often in conflict, are really devices evolved to achieve similar ends, and that society functions best when morals and markets are in balance with each other.... More

Yo and Jennifer taste different types of fruit. Some fruits are sweet and some are sour. Cucumbers aren’t sweet or sour. Jennifer doesn’t like green food, and Yo only likes red food, like tomatoes and strawberries. Yo says yellow is a sour color and lemons and grapefruit are sour, too. Yo’s mom lets... More

Yo cuts his finger on a glass and needs his grandfather’s help–Yo’s grandfather knows just what to do to! Yo learns from his mother that there are tiny germs that could get into the cut, so Yo’s grandfather fights the germs with soap and water! Can you guess what his grandfather does next to help? H... More

Yo and her mother go outdoors to fill the bird feeders with birdseed. Yo wonders if they should feed wild animals too. What will happen if Yo leaves birdseed out for other animals? Will Yo and her mother decide to feed the other animals?... More

Yo and Jennifer are learning about an ant community by watching an ant farm! Yo uses a magnifying glass to see the tiny tunnels the ants have made. Yo and Jennifer are excited to see what the ants will do in their rooms next!... More

Yo looks at her baby clothes with her mother! Yo’s mother holds up a shirt that is very tiny, and Yo thinks it must have been boring to be a baby? What can babies do when they’re little? What does Yo like about being bigger?... More

Yo helps his father recycle garbage and learns what types of trash go into the recycling bin. Yo learns his fleece vest is made of plastic and that special factories recycle the plastic and melt it down into new things like toys and his favorite fleece vest! Can you guess which trash goes into the b... More

Yo learns about foods that are poisonous for dogs to eat. Yo and her grandfather learn what the most dangerous human food is for dogs using their computer. How many types of food will Yo and her grandfather find to keep Lips safe?... More

Yo and his grandmother see a rabbit in the yard and watch it quietly. They sit very still. Yo notices the rabbit doesn’t move the same way his dog, Lips, does. Yo learns that the rabbit has powerful short front legs and long, powerful back legs. Lips decides to dash for the rabbit! Will Lips catch t... More

Yo’s favorite thing about rays is the way their bodies feel soft and smooth. Yo and her grandmother visit an aquarium full of sharks and rays where Yo learns about rays, like how they flap their wings to swim in the water. Yo thinks the way their back and belly change color to camouflage from predat... More

Have you ever seen a flock of geese flying in the sky? Yo and her grandfather spot lots of geese flying South to escape the winter’s snow and ice. Yo is excited to watch the geese begin their long journey home.... More

Jennifer needs to get her special toy out of the room where her baby sister, Kaitlin, is sleeping. Jennifer and Yo try not to wake Jennifer from her nap while getting her stuffed snake toy–Kaitlin was fast asleep but awakens and begins to cry! Yo starts to sing a silly song to Kaitlin who begins to ... More

Yo knows just what to do if he catches fire–stop drop and roll! Yo visits the fire station and learns how to put out dangerous flames by rolling around on the ground. He learns that running and waving your arms makes fire get bigger. Yo practices what to do and what not to do in case of fire. Would ... More

Have you ever wondered how to make jam? Follow along with Yo and her mom as they make strawberry jam together. First, Yo and her mother must pick berries from their garden. Can you guess what cooking steps are next? Read along to learn how to make jam using your favorite fruit berries!... More

If you pay close attention and use your senses–nature will tell you many things! Yo observes a pinecone with closed scales, which means it will rain. Yo is right; it rains, and he tells Lips, his dog, that pine cones only open when there is sunshine! Yo waits patiently for the pine cone to open. Wha... More

Yo learns an important rule about using a campfire when she goes camping with her mother and father.Yo notices land destroyed by a forest fire. Campfires can start just from a small spark hidden in the coals of a campfire and a little wind! Yo discovers how forest fires can start and how to prevent ... More

There’s a chick ready to hatch at The Green Farm Incubator! Yo wonders why it isn't fluffy! Discover with Yo, and her teacher, how chicks are born by using their beaks to break out of their shells.... More

Doctors, nurses, and people who work in hospitals use stethoscopes to listen to their patients’ hearts and bodies. It makes sounds loud so the doctor can hear better. Yo’s mother has an old stethoscope that Yo uses to listen to her own heart and stomach. Yo places it on her head. What sounds will sh... More

Yo learns what a composting box is and how it helps recycle scraps of food into soil. Yo is excited to see the Red Wiggler worms have arrived for their composting box! Yo helps his grandfather make the compost bin by mixing shredded paper, dirt, and water together in the bin. Now, the worms are read... More

Giving his characters life in a whirlwind of words, Daniel MacIvor showcases his talents as a writer and performer in two of his most celebrated solo shows. Published here for the first time in their newly revised scripts, House and Here Lies Henry seethe with anger and soothe with comedy.In House, ... More

In his latest collaboration with director Daniel Brooks, MacIvor plays the role of Leonard, who narrates the events leading up to his murder while trying to understand them himself. Through the course of the play, we peer behind the curtains of his neighbourhood as MacIvor transforms into the multip... More

A great read is just the beginning. . . Instructor and student evaluations from coast to coast attest to the Dans' captivating writing These award-winning bestselling authors know how to enthrall students with the subject they love best--psychology But in the new edition of Introducing Psychology... More

This widely used, enthusiastically received textbook is the work of one of the most accomplished author teams in introductory psychology, each a distinguished educator and researcher, and three of them (Schacter, Gilbert, and Wegner) authors of bestselling books for general readers. Together, they ... More

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this popular introductory psychology textbook introduces effective new teaching techniques as well as a range of new topics. Clear and engaging, the book provides a fundamental insight into how the mind works.... More

Clearly presenting the case-law concerning Article 9 of the European Convention of Human Rights, this is a lively and accessible analysis of a key issue in contemporary society: whether there is a human right to wear a religious symbol and how far any such right extends.... More