44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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A Note About the Author
Héctor Tobar is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and acclaimed novelist known for his significant contributions to literature and journalism. He is the author of several notable works, including the best-selling book, Deep Down Dark, which has garnered critical acclaim, along with The Last Great Road Bum, The Barbarian Nurseries, Translation Nation, and The Tattooed Soldier. In addition to his novels, Tobar serves as a contributing writer for the opinion section of The New York Times and is an…-
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A Note About the Author
Author Michael Finkel is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to nonfiction writing, with his work delving deep into human nature, survival, and morality. He is perhaps best known for his bestselling books The Stranger in the Woods and True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, the latter of which was adapted into a major motion picture in 2015. These works, along with his extensive contributions to leading publications, solidify Finkel as a master of both investigative journalism and narrative…-
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A New Philosophy by Henri Bergson is a collection of essays where Bergson explores the nature of time, consciousness, and intuition, advocating for a philosophy that emphasizes direct experience and the fluidity of life over rigid, intellectual analysis.-
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A Little Treason
Edmund Ruffin was in Tallahassee observing Florida's secession convention when the news broke on January 9 that the *Star of the West* attempted to reinforce Fort Sumter. This event had a significant impact on the delegates; those previously opposed to secession began to support it fervently. The following morning, the convention voted overwhelmingly in favor of secession, with a tally of 62 to 7. Ruffin eagerly telegraphed the news to Governor Pickens in Charleston and editors of the *Richmond Enquirer*,…-
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Amy Lowell is a lyrical and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and complexity of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published in 1912, the collection is divided into three sections— Sonnets, Songs of Love and Death, and A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass—each exploring themes of nature, love, loss, and the interplay between human emotion and the world. With its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant language, the collection establishes Lowell as a significant voice in early 20th-century poetry, blending tradition with innovation.-
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A Confidential Visit
In "A Confidential Visit," set during December 11-14, Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie grapples with the rising tensions in Charleston harbor amidst impending conflict. Capt. Truman Seymour, an artillery officer and seasoned veteran, delivers a memorandum to Anderson, outlining defensive strategies against anticipated attacks. He suggests that the Carolinians might employ deceptive tactics, such as setting fire to a nearby building to divert attention during an assault. Seymour emphasizes the need for…-
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A Boat in the Dark
In the early hours of April 12, 1861, amidst a tumultuous stormy night, a boat carrying four enslaved rowers approached Fort Sumter, conveying three Confederate officers. As they rowed through choppy waters from Charleston, they reached the fort, now transformed from a relic into a formidable stronghold under Major Robert Anderson. However, the fort was significantly undermanned with only seventy-five soldiers defending against a backdrop of mounting tensions over dwindling food supplies cut off by…-
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A Ball at Sunrise
**Summary of "A Ball at Sunrise"** On the morning of March 8, Confederate artillery stationed at Fort Moultrie and Cummings Point initiated fire, seemingly as a practice drill. Initially, the first three shots fired were blank, followed by additional blank discharges until an unexpected real shot soared through the air, landing dangerously close to Fort Sumter. This cannonball struck the water about thirty yards from the fort, ricocheting and damaging Sumter’s wharf, which led to a swift response from…-
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95. The Starship Launch
The Starship Launch at SpaceX in April 2023 was a defining moment that embodied the essence of ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the inherent risks that come with pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Atop the high-bay assembly building at Starbase in Boca Chica, Elon Musk stood alongside Mark Juncosa and Jake McKenzie, reflecting on the tense anticipation leading up to liftoff. His memories of past failures at Kwajalein, where early SpaceX launches ended in disappointment, served as a sobering…-
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94. AI for Humans
AI for Humans has become a crucial topic as artificial intelligence continues to accelerate societal change at an unprecedented rate. In Austin, Elon Musk, alongside Shivon Zilis and their twins, experiences firsthand how AI is reshaping industries, moving far faster than historical technological shifts such as the Industrial and Digital Revolutions. Unlike previous advancements that took decades to fully integrate, AI's rapid emergence in early 2023 transformed workplaces, creative fields, and everyday…-
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