54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter 26: Blood Cries Out Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter 26 "Blood Cries Out" delves deeper into the harrowing investigation of the Osage Indian murders during the Reign of Terror, shedding light on a deeply entrenched conspiracy aimed at exploiting and exterminating the Osage people for their oil wealth. As the narrator painstakingly combs through aged archives in Fort Worth, they come across a worn, fabric-covered logbook from the Office of Indian Affairs. The logbook lists the names of Osage wards under government-assigned guardians, many of whom…
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      Author’s Note

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Author’s Note in Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering provides an insightful reflection on the author's journey, particularly highlighting the trajectory of his first book, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference. Published twenty-five years ago, The Tipping Point was conceived during the author’s time in a small Chelsea apartment, where he experienced the nerves and excitement typical of a first-time author. He describes the…
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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Zee Novak reflecting on her early relationship with Cyrus during their time at Keady University in 2014. Set against the backdrop of an unpredictable Indiana spring, Zee recalls working at Green Nile and selling weed while Cyrus worked at Jade Café. Their lives revolved around drinking and casual dating, a period before Cyrus’s sobriety and Zee’s eventual decision to stop drinking in solidarity. Zee hints at the growing emotional labor she invested in Cyrus, a realization that…
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      Chapter 5

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5 highlights the early stages of a young girl’s journey into the world of entertainment, beginning with her first experiences in local talent competitions. Despite being quiet and small, she felt most alive when performing, and this passion for singing and dancing was evident from an early age. At just five years old, she entered a local dance competition, showcasing her talent with a routine that included twirling a cane and wearing a top hat. She won that competition, marking the beginning of a…
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      Chapter 39

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 39 reflects a time when life felt controlled, but I still tried to hold on to some semblance of my old self. Before the conservatorship, I was spontaneous and free-spirited. My friend Cade would suggest a road trip, and I’d be packed and ready before he even finished telling me the destination. I had confidence in my choices, whether it was adjusting the sound at my shows or expressing frustration when things went wrong. I didn’t hold back—everyone knew how I felt, and I embraced that…
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      11. Justine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Justine entered Elon Musk’s life during his time at Queen’s University in the 1990s, setting the stage for a romance that would be marked by passion, intellect, and relentless ambition. Their connection began in an almost cinematic way, with Musk pursuing Justine despite an initial rejection. His determination shone through when he surprised her with her favorite vanilla-chocolate-chip ice cream after she had stood him up for a planned outing, a small but telling moment that foreshadowed his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Let that sink in: In October 2022, as Elon Musk prepared for his highly anticipated and dramatic takeover of Twitter, his emotions oscillated between excitement about transforming the platform and deep concerns about the complexities ahead. Musk envisioned Twitter evolving into an integrated platform that combined elements of a social network with the capabilities of a financial service, a concept he had previously pursued with his company, X.com. However, as the actual takeover loomed closer, Musk's…
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      The Rubicon

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Rubicon marks a turning point in Edmund Ruffin's life, as he faced intense personal and political struggles in 1859. Frustrated by his failure to inspire secession in Virginia, Ruffin had been tirelessly promoting the cause of disunion and condemning what he saw as Northern "tyranny." Known for his fiery demeanor, Ruffin, with his shoulder-length white hair, appeared as intense as his convictions. At sixty-five, feeling alienated and dismissed as a fanatic, he contemplated the finality of suicide,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin To Sell or Collide, South Carolina was finalizing its plans to attack Fort Sumter in early February, with construction nearly completed at Cummings Point. Major Anderson, stationed at the fort, shared his concerns with Adjutant Cooper, hoping the state would reconsider the attack that had been long anticipated. At the same time, the Hall-Hayne mission to Washington faced challenges due to misunderstandings about the strategic value of the fort. Hayne, the South Carolina Attorney General, arrived at the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Russell, of the Times, arrived in New York City on March 17, eager to observe the contrasts that the city presented. As he walked through the bustling streets, he was struck by the sight of forty or fifty Irishmen in green sashes marching towards mass, a sharp contrast to the more fashionable attire of domestics and free Blacks that he saw around him. The streets were crowded with people, and though there was much activity, the remnants of winter were still clear to see—dirty snow and slush covered…
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