54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter VII – The Cavalry General Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII – The Cavalry General begins by defining the essential attributes of a capable leader in command of mounted troops. At its core, the role demands more than military intelligence; it calls for presence, courage, and deep awareness of the psychological state of both the cavalry and the broader army. Visibility in training and combat becomes not just symbolic but functional, ensuring that soldiers view their leader with both admiration and trust. This visible engagement with danger and…
    • Chapter 1: The Vanishing Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Vanishing in the Osage territory sets the stage for a haunting turn of events. Oklahoma’s landscape, vibrant with the colors of spring, is soon overshadowed by the taller plants that emerge in May, a period the Osage call the "flower-killing moon." This time, marked by the interplay of growth and decay, mirrors the deepening crisis that would soon engulf the Burkhart family. As Mollie Burkhart senses something ominous brewing, her intuition is confirmed when her sister Anna Brown vanishes without a…
    • CHAPTER 4: Embracing the Presidential Campaign and Its Challenges Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with the author recounting numerous encounters with individuals who, even before he had considered a presidential run, expressed an unshakable belief that he was destined for the highest office in the country. Whether through casual conversations, direct encouragement, or even moments that felt almost prophetic, people seemed to see something in him that he, at times, struggled to see in himself. While flattered by their confidence, he remained skeptical of the idea that fate alone could…
    • Chapter 6: Mr. Index and the Marriott Outbreak “We assume it was introduced by one person.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 explores a defining moment in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on Biogen's leadership retreat held at the Marriott Long Wharf hotel in Boston on February 26, 2020. The event, attended by 175 Biogen employees from various parts of the world, began with breakfast meetings, awards ceremonies, and plenty of networking, bringing together colleagues who hadn’t met in person for a long time. Little did they know that they were unknowingly in the midst of a rapidly developing public…
    • CHAPTER III -The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III of the Bhagavad-Gita opens with Arjuna's conflict about the nature of duty and action versus meditation. He seeks clarification from Krishna on which path is superior and how he should act to achieve the highest good. Krishna responds by elucidating the complexity and necessity of action in life, emphasizing that both paths of wisdom—the path of intellectual understanding (Sankhya) and the path of disciplined action (Yoga)—are essential but ultimately lead to the same divine goal. Krishna…
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      by LovelyMay "The Other Fellow" and "The Open Fire" are two reflective and poignant poems exploring the themes of envy, nostalgia, and contentment within human experience. "The Other Fellow" delves into the common human tendency to envy others, assuming their lives are more fortunate, joyful, and free from the burdens we bear. Through a series of rhetorical questions, the poem depicts a universal feeling of looking outward and perceiving others as living the ideal life we wish for ourselves. They seem to encounter…
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    • VERSE:  REST AT EVENING Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Rest at Evening," the poet reflects on the transition from life's daily struggles to the peace that comes with its end. It begins with the end of life's weariness, as all the dependable pillars of existence crumble or fail, ushering in an evening that blends with sorrow, signaling the onset of peace. The poet marvels at how distant the beginning of life will seem at this juncture—its cold dawns, its burdens, and the fleeting nature of both joys and sorrows. Early efforts and enthusiasms, once…
    • Ballad: Ellen McJones Aberdeen Cover
      by LovelyMay They gathered around PATTISON CORBY TORBAY, And played him some tunes in the traditional way. They started with jigs, then to reels they did switch, But PATTISON's mood did not improve one bit. "This is torture," he cried, "not a joyous refrain! Oh, cease your wild playing, it's hurting my brain!" But CLONGLOCKETTY swore by the thistle so sharp, He'd not cease his playing till dawn lit the harp. And so through the night, till the early morn broke, The Highlands resounded with pibroch and smoke. The…
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      VERSE: My Will

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      by LovelyMay My Will begins not with possessions, but with presence—the kind of presence that lingers even after parting. The speaker, without land or riches to leave behind, chooses instead to pass on pieces of their spirit. These are not grand inheritances of gold, but memories, encouragement, and affection sculpted by time and care. Each recipient is offered something deeply personal: a name carried with tenderness, a task that echoes shared conviction, or a love untouched by bitterness. These gifts are quiet, yet…
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      Chapter One

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces Cyrus, a medical actor at Keady University Hospital who portrays dying patients or grieving family members for medical students to practice difficult conversations. He finds purpose in inhabiting various roles, from Sally Gutierrez, a mother losing her daughter, to Buck Stapleton, a Catholic coach facing his wife's brain death. The job requires him to calibrate emotional responses based on pain scales while evaluating students' empathy through score sheets. Cyrus enjoys the…
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