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Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity (Peter Attia, MD)

by testsuphomeAdmin — Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia explores the science behind aging and health, offering strategies for extending lifespan and improving quality of life through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
1. Chapter 10: Thinking Tactically: Building a Framework of Principles That Work for You
  
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2. Chapter 7: The Ticker: Confronting—and Preventing—Heart Disease, the Deadliest Killer on the Planet
  
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The Tale of Balen

by LovelyMay — The Tale of Balen by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic retelling of the tragic Arthurian legend of Sir Balin, a knight whose life is marked by loyalty, courage, and a fateful destiny. First published in 1896, the poem follows Sir Balin’s quest for honor and his encounters with themes of fate, vengeance, and the consequences of his actions. Swinburne’s vivid, lyrical verse captures the medieval atmosphere of King Arthur’s court while delving into the hero’s inner conflict and moral struggles. This work highlights Swinburne’s fascination with chivalric ideals and the tragic beauty of knightly legends, bringing to life one of the darker tales from Arthurian mythology.
1. Chapter V-The tale of Balen
  
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2. Chapter VI-The tale of Balen
  
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3. Chapter VII-The tale of Balen
  
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Men, Women, and Ghosts

by LovelyMay — Men, Women, and Ghosts by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a collection of short stories blending realism with supernatural elements, exploring the lives, emotions, and inner struggles of its characters. Published in 1869, the book delves into themes of love, loss, war, and the human psyche, often with a focus on the impact of the Civil War on individuals and families. Phelps’ stories are known for their psychological depth and moral complexity, as well as their daring exploration of women’s roles and inner lives. With a mix of ghostly encounters and poignant human experiences, *Men, Women, and Ghosts* is celebrated for its sensitive, sometimes haunting portrayal of the spiritual and emotional dimensions of everyday life.
1. Nightmare: A Tale for an Autumn Evening
  
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2. Off the Turnpike
  
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3. Towns in Colour
  
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Preface

by LovelyMay — Preface to this poetic collection extends far beyond a mere introduction—it offers a thoughtful exploration of how boundaries in poetry can be expanded and reshaped. The writer reflects on what constitutes a “story,” not confining it to traditional narratives but embracing formats like lyrical sequences, prose-poem hybrids, and even dramatic verse that draws on natural elements or abstract images. Rather than relying solely on character and plot, the pieces are composed to evoke atmosphere and…
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Pickthorn Manor

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Pickthorn Manor, a quiet intensity shapes the life of Lady Eunice, whose days unfold beneath the shadow of personal loss. Her fiancé, Lord Hartwell, was claimed by the war, and with him vanished the future she once envisioned. The manor stands still, cloaked in ivy and grief, where her only companions are the roses she tends with ritual precision. These gardens, pruned with unwavering care, offer her a sense of control against the upheaval that claimed her joy. Even the ticking of…
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The Cross-Roads

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Cross-Roads, the story opens with a silent fracture, one that grows steadily between Charlotta and her husband, Herr Altgelt. His devotion to music becomes an escape from the quiet turmoil within their home, each note pulled from his violin carving out more space between them. Charlotta, once content in his presence, now feels invisible—her feelings reduced to background noise as he retreats into the structure of his compositions. Her locket, once cherished, now tightens in her…
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A Roxbury Garden

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled A Roxbury Garden, the story opens with laughter echoing down sunlit paths as sisters Minna and Stella dash side by side, hoops rolling ahead like extensions of their glee. The gravel crackles beneath their shoes, and their sashes ripple behind them like banners in a breeze. Each twist and tumble of the hoops sparks new delight, as if the garden itself plays along, blooming brighter under their joy. With every chant—“Go, go, golden ring!”—the game lifts into something more…
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1777

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled 1777, the reader is drawn into a world that pulses with sensory richness and quiet intensity. The story opens beneath a trumpet-vine arbour, where summer’s heat is not only felt but heard through the vivid flare of red blossoms. Their shapes resemble miniature brass instruments, each flaring open as if shouting in color. Amid this blaze, a woman leans forward, quill in hand, focused on the task of writing. The sun presses through the leaves, casting patches of molten light across…
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The Fruit Shop

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Fruit Shop, Jeanne Tourmont steps into a narrow street alive with dust and echoes of change, her muslin gown trailing the ground and bonnet shading her determined eyes. Her errand is simple—to buy fruit—but the world she enters is layered with history and hardship. The shopkeeper, Monsieur Popain, greets her from within a canopy of ivy and vines, his face weathered like the fruit he tends. Though his display of pears, oranges, and pomegranates shimmers with sun and color, a…
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Malmaison

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Malmaison, the scene opens with the estate shimmering under the French sun, its roof catching the light as the Seine glides nearby. Within this idyllic setting, Citoyenne Beauharnais pauses by the gates, weary from her walk and filled with a quiet cynicism. She questions whether the famed roses inside can match their reputation or if, in a time so steeped in blood and upheaval, the guillotine would greet her instead. As the iron gates creak open, her thoughts are interrupted by the…
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