54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter 2: Medicine 3.0: Rethinking Medicine for the Age of Chronic Disease Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 presents a bold and transformative vision for the evolution of healthcare, arguing that the medical field must adapt to effectively manage chronic diseases, which the author identifies as the defining health challenge of our era. The chapter opens with a personal anecdote from the author's time in medical residency, illustrating his frustration with the rigid structures and deeply entrenched traditions that dictate medical training. He highlights how these outdated practices create an environment…
    • Chapter 13: Healing from Trauma: Owning Your Self Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13: Healing from Trauma – Owning Your Self, focuses on the transformative journey of healing from trauma, highlighting the importance of taking ownership of your mind, body, and emotions. Trauma is not just about the horrific events themselves, but the lasting imprints they leave on the body, mind, and soul. People may find themselves grappling with a range of challenging symptoms such as anxiety, depression, self-loathing, nightmares, flashbacks, and an overall sense of being disconnected from…
    • Chapter IV – Reinforcements Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV - Reinforcements begins with a pivotal change in direction for the Moravian Church’s expansion efforts. By 1740, after careful reflection on earlier experiences, the Church leaders determined that Pennsylvania, rather than Georgia, would provide a more promising environment for their next missionary company. This decision arose from both practical and spiritual considerations, as Pennsylvania’s religious tolerance, growing German population, and fertile social conditions better aligned with…
    • Interesting National Flag And Anthem Facts Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Interesting national flag and anthem facts showcase the diversity and history behind some of the world’s most recognizable symbols of nationhood. One of the most intriguing facts is that Liberia’s national flag closely resembles that of the United States, with the primary difference being the number of stars. Liberia, founded in 1847 by freed American slaves, adopted this flag as a symbol of their connection to their roots. Similarly, national flags around the world have evolved from military flags,…
    • Chapter 19: A Traitor to His Blood Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "A Traitor to His Blood" delves into the chilling betrayals and ruthless conspiracies against the Osage Nation, exposing the calculated murders designed to seize control of their oil wealth. At the center of this sinister plot is William K. Hale, a man who positioned himself as a friend and ally to the Osage while orchestrating their systematic extermination. His criminal network, which included family members and local enforcers, carried out a series of cold-blooded killings, all aimed at…
    • CHAPTER 24: Whose Bid Is It? Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin "Chapter 24: Whose Bid Is It?" Pete Souza and I sat opposite Marvin and Reggie at the Air Force One conference room table, all of us a bit bleary-eyed as we sorted through our cards. We were on our way to Mumbai—the first leg of a nine-day trip to Asia that would include not only my first visit to India but also a stop in Jakarta, a G20 meeting in Seoul, and an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Yokohama, Japan. The plane had been humming with activity earlier in the flight, with…
    • Grass of Parnassus Cover
      by LovelyMay Grass of Parnassus by Andrew Lang is a lyrical collection of poetry that captures the beauty of nature, the charm of mythology, and the poignancy of human emotion. Through elegant verse, Lang weaves themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of life into a timeless celebration of art and imagination.
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      Vacation Time

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      by LovelyMay Vacation Time opens with the nostalgic recollections of vacation anticipation during school days. The narrator fondly remembers how, as a boy, he would daydream of play and freedom, eagerly awaiting the end of school to enjoy the outdoors and adventures that awaited him beyond the classroom. His attention would often drift away from his studies, lost in fantasies of romping and racing outside, especially during the agonizingly slow final two weeks of the term. He humorously recounts how questions from…
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    • VERSE:  THE VOICE OF THE WIND Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Voice of the Wind," a stirring poem from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the author invites us to a cozy setting around a fire on a blustery night, only to plunge us into the wind's tempestuous tales. The poem begins with an invitation to stoke the hearth and huddle close, not merely for warmth but to seek solace and unity against the night's unsettling chorus—the wind's relentless howl. This wind, more clamorous than the sea's roar, seems almost sentient, bearing witness to scenes of sorrow…
    • Ballad: Baines Carew, Gentleman Cover
      by LovelyMay In the realm of tender-hearted attorneys, none shone as brightly as Baines Carew, a man whose soul was as sensitive as his legal mind was sharp. Whenever tales of distress reached his ears from clients, his heart would swell with empathy, to the point where accepting payments became a struggle, burdened by his overwhelming compassion. Such sensitivity often came at a personal cost. The duties of his profession, such as foreclosing mortgages, suing, and even the act of distraining for unpaid rent,…
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