54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter 10: The Now of Pooh Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10: The Now of Pooh, Hoff reflects on why people, particularly the young, follow Pooh, a bear often described as having “a Little Brain,” on his adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. He questions whether following one’s brain is truly the right approach, or whether it’s better to listen to "the voice within." Hoff argues that the brain, though valuable for many tasks, fails to grasp the most important aspects of life. Intelligence and cleverness can often distance people from the world…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff uses Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoism, showing how simplicity and harmony lead to peace and contentment.
    • A Note About the Author Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      Acknowledgments

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments for this book are offered with deep appreciation to the individuals and institutions whose support has been instrumental in its creation. A fellowship from the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University was the foundation of this project, providing not only financial resources but also intellectual stimulation. During my time at Radcliffe, I was fortunate to receive invaluable help from two talented undergraduates, Tania Domínguez-Rangel and Jesús Estrada-Martínez, whose fresh…
    • Also by Héctor Tobar Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The provided text appears to be a front matter section that lists works by the author Héctor Tobar. It includes titles of both fiction and nonfiction along with links to further details about each book. The section introduces works such as "The Last Great Road Bum," "The Barbarian Nurseries," and "The Tattooed Soldier" for fiction, while the nonfiction section includes "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free" and "Translation Nation:…
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      10. Light

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In “10. Light,” the narrative revolves around Wong Kim Ark, who was detained aboard the steamship Coptic in San Francisco Bay for five months in 1895 after returning from Hong Kong. He was born in the U.S. but faced deportation due to prevailing nativist sentiments amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act. Despite presenting his birth documentation, he remained stranded until his lawyer initiated legal proceedings. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor in 1898, establishing that children of…
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