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Get the Summary of Adele Brand's The Hidden World of the Fox in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hidden World of the Fox" by Adele Brand is an exploration of the red fox's adaptation to the modern British landscape, examining their lives in both rural and urban settings. The book contrasts the idyllic existence of foxes in traditional British countryside with the challenges they face in areas undergoing urban...
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Get the Summary of Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman chronicles the events leading up to and the initial weeks of World War I. The book begins with the grand funeral of King Edward VII in 1910, attended by European royalty and dignitaries, setting the stage for the complex web of alliances and rivalries that would soon lead to war....
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Get the Summary of Roman Dial's The Adventurers Son in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Roman Dial's memoir, "The Adventurer's Son," chronicles his life from childhood to the harrowing search for his missing son, Cody Roman Dial, in the Costa Rican wilderness. Raised in a family that valued independence and exploration, Roman developed a passion for adventure and the natural world. He pursued this love through climbing,...
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Get the Summary of Katherine Morgan Schafler's The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Which of the five types of perfectionist are you? Classic, intense, Parisian, messy, or procrastinator? As you identify your unique perfectionist profile, you'll learn how to manage each form of perfectionism to work for you, not against you. Beyond managing it,...
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Get the Summary of Andrew McCarthy's Walking with Sam in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Walking with Sam" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy that recounts his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago with his son, Sam. The journey begins in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and is filled with minor mishaps and McCarthy's anxieties about fatherhood and masculinity. He hopes the walk will transition their relationship into...
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Get the Summary of Gary Weiss's Retail Gangster in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Retail Gangster" by Gary Weiss delves into the tumultuous saga of the Crazy Eddie electronics store chain and its founder, Eddie Antar. The book chronicles the rise and fall of the retail giant, known for its aggressive sales tactics and iconic commercials proclaiming "Crazy Eddie, his prices are insane!" The narrative unfolds against...
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Get the Summary of Michael D'Antonio's Hershey in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Hershey" chronicles the life and legacy of Henry Hershey, an ambitious man with a vision for greatness, who married Veronica "Fanny" Snavely and faced economic challenges during the Panic of 1857. Despite setbacks in the oil industry, Henry's family, including his son Milton, persevered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania...
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Get the Summary of Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett's Built to Move in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: It's full of foundational wisdom for everyone from beginners to professional athletes and everyone in between. Built to Move introduces readers to a set of simple principles and practices that are undemanding enough to work into any busy schedule, lead to greater ease of movement,...
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Get the Summary of Peter A. Levine's Healing Trauma in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Peter A. Levine's "Healing Trauma" draws on over three decades of research into the effects of stress and trauma on the nervous system. Levine's work began with a breakthrough case involving a patient named Nancy, which led him to develop the Twelve-Phase Healing Trauma Program. This program combines physical and mental exercises...
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Get the Summary of Jordan Cohen's The Agents Edge in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Agent's Edge" by Jordan Cohen is a comprehensive guide for both new and seasoned real estate agents. Cohen shares his journey from assisting his parents in property marketing to becoming a successful agent in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, training, and a strong listing presentation as the foundation...
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Get the Summary of Pete Carroll's Win Forever in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" chronicles his journey from a sports-loving youth in Marin County to a renowned football coach. Despite physical development challenges, Carroll's competitive spirit was nurtured by his family, particularly his supportive parents and older brother. Early coaching experiences and exposure to sports psychology,...
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Get the Summary of Alex Jones and Kent Heckenlively's The Great Awakening in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Great Awakening" by Alex Jones and Kent Heckenlively examines the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications of technological advancements on humanity. The authors discuss the risks of AI, referencing an incident where an AI drone attacked its human operator, and Elon Musk's...
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Get the Summary of Michael Schulman's Oscar Wars in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Oscar Wars" by Michael Schulman is a comprehensive exploration of the Academy Awards' history, focusing on the interplay between the film industry's evolution and the Oscars. The book delves into the origins of the Academy, established by Louis B. Mayer and other Hollywood moguls, as a means to unify the industry and protect its...
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Get the Summary of Beth Pickens's Make Your Art No Matter What in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Beth Pickens' "Make Your Art No Matter What" is a guide for artists to navigate the challenges of time management, financial stability, and emotional well-being while pursuing their creative endeavors. Pickens emphasizes the importance of intentional time management, debunking myths that artists need vast amounts of...
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Get the Summary of Pedro Domingos's The Master Algorithm in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Algorithms, particularly machine learning, are integral to modern technology, enabling computers to learn from data and improve tasks like web advertising and scientific discovery. Machine learning, which uses statistical approaches, is expanding rapidly, with a significant demand for experts. It has automated processes,...
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Get the Summary of Nick Lavery's Objective Secure in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Objective Secure" by Nick Lavery is a testament to the warrior mindset and its application beyond the military to personal success. Lavery's narrative begins with his formative years, where he found solace in sports and physical conditioning, a foundation that later proved vital after a severe injury in 2013. His recovery at Walter...
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Get the Summary of Kam Knight's Mind Mapping in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mind Mapping" by Kam Knight explores the visual technique of mind mapping, which structures and organizes information around a central idea, reflecting the brain's associative nature. Historical figures like da Vinci and Picasso used mind maps, and Tony Buzan later popularized the method. Mind maps improve memory retention by leveraging...
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Get the Summary of Malcolm Gladwell's What the Dog Saw in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures" is a collection of essays by Malcolm Gladwell that explores the intricacies of various phenomena through the lens of psychology, economics, and social science. The book delves into the lives of pitchmen like Ron Popeil and his family, who revolutionized the infomercial industry with...