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Book Preview: #1 Wang Zhao was a Chinese monk who, in the first spring of the twentieth century, delivered a document that would change the Chinese-speaking world forever. He had been hiding out in Japan for the past two years, carrying a hefty bounty on his head. His desire to go home eclipsed his fear of capture.
#2 The Chinese language seemed to be a major impediment to China's...
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#1 The first time Tasha heard the buzz of their voices was at a Kundalini yoga studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was 13 years old. The group was called the Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization, or 3HO. Their leader, Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, claimed to be the official religious and administrative head of all Western Sikhs.
#2 3HO's secret mantras and code words were meant to be used to attract your soul mate, acquire lots of money, and look better...
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Get the Summary of Adam Nagourney's The Times in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Times" by Adam Nagourney chronicles the evolution of The New York Times through various executive editors' tenures, focusing on their leadership styles, the challenges they faced, and the newspaper's transformation in response to internal and external pressures. A.M. Rosenthal's era is marked by his commitment to journalistic standards...
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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...
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Get the Summary of Steven Pinker's The Sense of Style in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Steven Pinker's "The Sense of Style" challenges the notion that writing prowess is purely instinctual, emphasizing the importance of reading in developing a sophisticated writing style. Pinker argues that principles of writing can be taught and that analyzing exemplary prose is key to improving one's own writing. He critiques...
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#1 HPM and SBR are six types of responses that can be used to break the ice and start conversations with anyone. They are helpful because they can help you find topics to talk about and respond to people.
#2 HPM stands for History, Philosophy, and Metaphor. It involves your personal experience regarding a topic, your personal stance, take, or opinion on a specific topic,...
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Get the Summary of Matt Abrahams's Think Faster Talk Smarter in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Think Faster Talk Smarter" by Matt Abrahams provides a comprehensive guide to managing speaking anxiety and enhancing spontaneous communication skills. Abrahams introduces techniques for immediate anxiety relief, such as mindfulness and reframing anxiety as excitement, and categorizes speaking anxiety symptoms into affective,...
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Book Preview: #1 I was supposed to go to a Great Books college in the winter of 2001, but my father called me into his study two weeks before I was scheduled to depart for Annapolis. He explained that the money just wasn't there. I didn't ask any questions. I understood that there were ways around it.
#2 I visited my father's guitar store, where he was a dealer. His collection was...
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Book Preview: #1 Good writing is about telling the truth. We are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are. We have so much we want to say and figure out. But writing about these things is often difficult and uncomfortable. Start by writing down your childhood memories as truthfully as you can.
#2 If you are able to, try to recall your life as it was. Write down everything...
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#1 I disagree with a lot of traditional advice. For instance, they say the best revenge is living well. I say it's acid in the face-who will love them now. Another old saying is that revenge is a dish best served cold. But it feels best served piping hot, straight out of the oven of outrage.
#2 You can't be good with names. It's not a neurological condition, it's a...
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Get the Summary of Mark Forsyth's The Elements of Eloquence in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Elements of Eloquence" by Mark Forsyth explores the power and intricacies of rhetorical devices in the English language. Forsyth delves into the allure of alliteration, as seen in Shakespeare's works and political slogans, and the subtlety of polyptoton, where a word is used in different forms to enrich the text....
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Book Preview: #1 A school in Connecticut held a panel discussion about writing as a vocation and avocation. Dr. Brock, a surgeon, was going to talk about writing as an avocation. I told him that writing was not easy and not fun, but it was hard and lonely.
#2 The writing process is a personal one, and it's difficult to find the real person behind the tension. But ultimately, the product...
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Get the Summary of Dale Carnegie & Associates's How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Influence in the digital age is a double-edged sword, with public accountability for online behavior becoming the norm. Dale Carnegie's advice to avoid criticism, condemnation, or complaint is more relevant than ever, as negative outbursts can lead to a loss of influence....
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Get the Summary of Jay Heinrichs's Thank You for Arguing in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book."Thank You for Arguing" by Jay Heinrichs is a comprehensive guide to the art of persuasion, emphasizing the role of argument in daily life. Heinrichs shares personal anecdotes and historical references to demonstrate the strategic use of concession, the importance of rhetoric in leadership, and the effectiveness of various...
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Book Preview:#1 Verbal communication is not just limited to words, but also includes body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions. These are all things that we can communicate with others through language.
#2 The author will be discussing the science of language, which has progressed greatly in the past few decades.
#3 The idea that language is a cultural invention rather...
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Book Preview: #1 In the 1980s, every country with a middle class had gotten into the travel business. American tourists no longer stood out. The earth's travel destinations were jam-packed with littering Venezuelans, peevish Swiss, smelly Norwegian backpackers, and Saudi Arabian businessmen getting their dresses caught in revolving doors.
#2 Modern travel has a lot of different types...
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Book Preview:#1 The first word ever written in the English language was Raihan, which was found on a bone from a roe deer. The word was written in runes and dates back to the Roman era.
#2 The ostrich eggshell in the museum in Norwich, England, is the oldest piece of writing in the English language. It is also the only remaining example of Old English, which was the language spoken...
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Get the Summary of Robert McKee's Story in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Robert McKee's "Story" is a comprehensive guide to the art of screenwriting and storytelling. McKee debunks the idea of a universal storytelling model, emphasizing the importance of archetypal stories that resonate across cultures and time. He argues that storytelling requires a deep understanding of human nature and a mastery of craft that...
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Get the Summary of Karen Eber's The Perfect Story in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Karen Eber's "The Perfect Story" delves into the profound impact of storytelling in various contexts, from business to personal interactions. Eber shares her experiences, such as witnessing Aaron's raccoon anecdote break the ice at a professional dinner, and using NASA's safety culture story to address a C-suite team's quality issues......
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Get the Summary of John Maxwell's The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. John Maxwell's "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication" emphasizes the importance of authenticity, credibility, and trustworthiness in effective communication. Maxwell shares his journey and insights on becoming a better communicator, including the significance of observing and learning from others, the...
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