54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Artistic Inspiration Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Artistic Inspiration has been a driving force throughout history, with the world’s most renowned artists drawing from personal experiences, cultural events, and even political upheaval. Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, for example, was profoundly impacted by the death of his older brother, who passed away nine months before Dalí was born. This tragedy influenced much of his work, notably in his 1963 painting Portrait of My Dead Brother. The emotional connection Dalí felt to his brother’s absence is…
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      Apocrypha

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The opening chapter of Apocrypha unpacks the enigmatic nature of artistic creation, challenging the widely held belief that art follows a structured path or that artists hold complete mastery over their craft. It begins by highlighting the almost mythical status that many great artists achieve, their work often perceived as transcendent, as if crafted by forces beyond human comprehension. This elevation, while inspiring, creates a gap between the artist and the audience, fostering the illusion that the act…
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      Any Minute Now

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Any Minute Now, the growing tensions at Fort Sumter marked a critical period in early April, as Major Robert Anderson found himself grappling with the weight of an uncertain fate. Anderson, a composed military leader, was awaiting a possible order from Washington to vacate the fort, but the possibility of military action loomed over him. While he had mentally prepared to fight if necessary, he also began to see surrender as the best means of avoiding unnecessary bloodshed. However, Anderson's concerns ran…
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      by LovelyMay In the introduction to *Legends and Lyrics—First Series*, Charles Dickens recounts his intriguing discovery and subsequent correspondence with Miss Mary Berwick, an unrecognized talent whose heartfelt poem caught his eye in 1853 while he was overseeing submissions for the weekly journal *Household Words*. Berwick, unknown to Dickens, turned out to be a pseudonym for Adelaide Anne Procter, the eldest daughter of Dickens' old friend, the literary figure Barry Cornwall. Dickens describes this unexpected…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Amazing Architecture is a testament to human ingenuity, spanning across centuries and showcasing how design and construction have evolved to meet the needs of societies. The art of architecture dates back to ancient times, with civilizations such as the Romans building intricate systems like the Aqua Appia, their first aqueduct, in 312 BCE. This aqueduct brought millions of cubic feet of water into Rome daily, marking one of the earliest examples of large-scale engineering in architecture. As civilizations…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin THE FOURTH AGREEMENT Always Do Your Best THERE IS JUST ONE MORE AGREEMENT, BUT IT’S the one that allows the other three to become deeply ingrained habits. The fourth agreement is about the action of the first three: Always do your best. Under any circumstance, always do your best, no more and no less. But keep in mind that your best is never going to be the same from one moment to the next. Everything is alive and changing all the time, so your best will sometimes be high quality, and other times it…
    • ALSO BY MALCOLM GLADWELL Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided content appears to be a brief section of a book, specifically a table of contents or introduction listing other works by Malcolm Gladwell. It does not contain sufficient narrative text or details for summarization as per your requirements. Could you please provide a different section of the book that contains more content to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided text is a listing of books by Ina Garten. As it currently stands, there is no substantive narrative or chapter content to summarize. It includes only a title and a list of titles of previous works by the author. When you provide a chapter containing narrative or descriptive content, I will be able to summarize it according to your requirements. Please upload a chapter with more detailed…
    • Also by Héctor Tobar Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided text appears to be a front matter section that lists works by the author Héctor Tobar. It includes titles of both fiction and nonfiction along with links to further details about each book. The section introduces works such as "The Last Great Road Bum," "The Barbarian Nurseries," and "The Tattooed Soldier" for fiction, while the nonfiction section includes "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free" and "Translation Nation:…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Almost Rich And Famous serves as a powerful reminder of how fleeting and unpredictable both fame and fortune can be. Rachael Kennedy's experience in 2021 highlights this perfectly. At just 19 years old, Kennedy had all the correct numbers to win a massive £182 million ($237 million) lottery jackpot, but due to a minor detail—her account didn’t have sufficient funds for the automatic payment—she missed out on an opportunity that could have changed her life forever. This story illustrates how…
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