44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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Chapter 2: Nashville
Chapter 2: Nashville focuses on the early life and formative experiences of John Lewis as he moves to Nashville in 1957 to attend the American Baptist Theological Seminary. At just seventeen years old, Lewis embarks on a new chapter away from his family, carrying with him a trunk gifted by his uncle. The seminary, established in 1924 to provide education for African Americans pursuing ministry, has a rich history. Despite being founded in response to the exclusion of Black Baptists from white institutions,…-
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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 He highlights how these outdated practices create an environment…
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Chapter 2: Beat the Banks
In Chapter 2 of "Beat the Banks," the focus shifts to refining your banking strategy, emphasizing that choosing the right bank is a cornerstone of building a strong financial foundation. The chapter begins by exposing the pitfalls of traditional neighborhood banks, which often burden customers with high fees, low-interest rates, and excessive requirements like minimum balances. Many consumers unknowingly fall into these traps due to inertia and a lack of awareness about better alternatives, making them… -
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Chapter 2: An Act of God or Man?
Chapter 2: An Act of God or Man? In a desolate ravine in the early days of 1921, a community inquest was held to determine whether Anna’s sudden death was an unfortunate accident, a natural death, or if it was indeed a heinous crime. The proceedings, led by a justice of the peace, were held in line with a long-standing tradition of community justice, a system that predated official law enforcement in the region. As the jury members, including Mathis, examined the evidence, the focus quickly turned to…-
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CHAPTER 2
Barack Obama’s early relationship with Michelle LaVaughn Robinson is a defining narrative in Chapter 2, offering a glimpse into their deepening bond, shared aspirations, and eventual journey into marriage. Michelle, a determined and highly accomplished professional, brought stability, wisdom, and unwavering support into Barack’s life, counterbalancing his ambitious and often unpredictable political trajectory. Their relationship was not merely romantic but a powerful partnership, one where both…-
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 begins with a humble home situated in Mulhouse, an industrial city in eastern France, where Stéphane Breitwieser and his girlfriend, Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, lead their quiet yet peculiar lives. The house itself, constructed from pale, stuccoed concrete, resembles a cube, its small windows and steep, red-tiled roof blending into the surrounding suburban sprawl. Though it offers little in terms of architectural splendor, this modest dwelling hides a world of astonishing treasures. Inside, most…-
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Chapter 19: Rewiring the Brain: Neurofeedback. The summer following my first year of medical school, I found myself working as a part-time research assistant in a sleep lab at Boston State Hospital. My responsibilities involved preparing and monitoring study participants while analyzing their EEG, or electroencephalogram, readings. Subjects would come in, I’d attach electrodes to their scalps and around their eyes, and set up machines to record brain activity throughout the night, all while analyzing the…
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Chapter 19. In Putin, I recognized the same sort of men who once dominated Chicago’s political machine—smart and hardworking individuals who believed that their success was the result of both resilience and a deep understanding of their surroundings. These were men who had navigated difficult environments, mastered the art of negotiation, and learned how to manipulate circumstances in their favor. Their worldview was shaped by an unrelenting pragmatism, seeing politics as a continuous game of…
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Chapter 19: John vs. Julian
Chapter 19: John vs. Julian delves deeply into the intense political rivalry between two men who were once close friends, John Lewis and Julian Bond. Bond, born into a life of privilege as the son of a prominent educator, navigates the political world with an air of confidence and ease, benefiting from both financial resources and influential connections. On the other hand, Lewis, raised in the rural South by sharecroppers, has had to fight against personal and systemic obstacles his entire life, including…-
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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…
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