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Get the Summary of Peter Guralnick's Last train to Memphis in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Last Train to Memphis" chronicles the early life and rise to fame of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his induction into the U.S. Army. Born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in 1935, Elvis grew up in a loving yet financially unstable household. His musical journey began in church and continued...
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#1 The French were shocked by the speed of the German victory, and how young and healthy the troops looked. They were stunned by the fact that a nation whose military valour was epitomized by the battle of Verdun in the First World War and whose defences had been guaranteed by the supposedly impregnable Maginot line, had been reduced to a state of vassalage in just six...
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#1 Hemingway was a resident of Key West in 1935. He had completed a manuscript of The Green Hills of Africa, which he considered his best writing since Death in the Afternoon. He was excited to see if the public's approval matched his own.
#2 In the 1920s, Hurricane Hernan was approaching Florida. It was a minimal hurricane with winds hovering in the 75 mph range....
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#1 The Battle of Lake George was the final battle of the French and Indian War, and it was a victory for the British. The Americans were able to capture Fort Ticonderoga, which gave them access to the cannons stored there.
#2 The American army surrounded Boston in 1776, but they lacked artillery to take the British-held Fort Ticonderoga. Benedict Arnold was tasked with...
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#1 Our family lived at the school because our parents worked there. Our mother taught nursery school, and our father was the director of childcare. They knew every inch of Lexington, and they seemed to have a deep connection with it.
#2 My family lived at the school for seven years, from when I was a baby until I graduated high school. I grew up knowing only two types...
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#1 I followed a group of hunter-gatherers around the world, and the best of them were bare-assed. They lived in northeast Namibia, and they were Khoisan-speaking, a subgroup of the Kung people, who call themselves Ju/'hoansi. They had no history of using money, and they probably did not think about money.
#2 Hunter-gatherers, who have no history of using money, still...
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#1 The Ten Commandments for Sleep Success are: 1. Your baby needs to be in a safe, dark, and cool place to sleep. 2. You need to establish a regular bedtime and morning routine, with a predictable wake-up time. 3. You need to put your baby to sleep on his or her back, in a crib that is free of hazardous items, with no mobile or other sleep-inducing device. 4. You must...
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Get the Summary of HeatherAsh Amara & don Miguel Ruiz's Warrior Goddess Training in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Warrior Goddess Training" by HeatherAsh Amara, with insights from don Miguel Ruiz, is a transformative guide for women to reclaim their personal power and live authentically. The book challenges traditional notions of power and encourages women to commit to themselves, align with life's natural rhythms,...
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Get the Summary of Amy Auman & Lisa Purcell's Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book.
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Yoga is more than just an exercise, it's a way of spiritual living that has been growing in popularity throughout the years. But nothing ruins the tranquility of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury. Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core...
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#1 The squat is a fundamental movement that is also one of the best exercises for increasing physical strength. It causes movement at multiple joints, and therefore strengthens and shapes major muscle groups. However, it can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
#2 Squat to 90 degrees, and do not go below this point. Forward knee movement beyond the forward movement of your...
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#1 Positive reinforcement training is the best way to train a dog. It is based on the idea that a dog will learn good behavior by being rewarded for doing well, and that punishment doesn't have to come in the form of a reprimand or physical force.
#2 Training makes your dog feel safe and secure, which in turn makes him a safer dog. It also helps you instill good values...
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#1 The three sports of mountain running, skimo, and ski mountaineering are complementary in most of the demands made on the body. They can be combined for training. Where they differ, you'll learn how to apply different training techniques.
#2 The book is designed to be used as a reference manual to guide your training over many seasons as you apply what you have learned....
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Book Preview:##1 It's important to remember that choosing a dog is a huge commitment, and one that can last for fifteen years or more. It's crucial to do your homework. Too many people decide to get a dog on a whim, and they wind up having to give their pet away after they realize they just can't handle the responsibility.
#2 If you work a lot, don't get a dog. Dogs require mental...
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#1 Being assertive means that you can act in your own best interests and don't feel guilty or anxious about it. It is a significant change for those who have spent years putting other people's needs and desires before their own.
#2 Assertiveness is a form of communication that allows you to get what you want. It is a healthy form of communication that allows you to gain...
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Book Preview: #1 When designing a workout, I trust strength coaches over just about anyone. They have a vested interest in optimizing their athletes' strength, power, and conditioning, as well as their joint health and longevity.
#2 Bodyweight training is highly skewed toward pushing exercises, and this must be taken into account when designing a program. Because of the wonders of...
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#1 Women who claim they want to marry good guys often mean well, but they are actually attracted to men who are anything but good. Rock stars, for example, are an arrogant, narcissistic, and rude bunch, but who gets to bang the most women.
#2 It doesn't matter if you're an angel or the incarnation of the devil himself. You'll still hook her once you push her buttons....
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Book Preview: #1 The youngest child I have potty trained was 21 months old. The oldest was four and a half years old. The 21-month-old had only one accident during her potty-training time, and she was so young that she will never remember a time in her life when she was in diapers.
#2 If your child has a hard bowel movement, he may be constipated. This can cause pain when he goes...
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Get the Summary of Sal Di Stefano's The Resistance Training Revolution in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Resistance Training Revolution" by Sal Di Stefano challenges the conventional emphasis on cardiovascular exercise for fat loss, highlighting the limitations of cardio in the context of modern sedentary lifestyles and abundant food availability. The book explains how the body adapts to cardio by becoming...
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Get the Summary of Andrea Monsarrat Waldo's Brain Training for Riders in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Brain Training for Riders" by Andrea Monsarrat Waldo is a comprehensive guide for equestrians seeking to manage the psychological challenges of horseback riding. The book explores the brain's fear response, particularly the primitive "Lizard Brain" that can trigger a Fight or Flight Response, leading to physical...
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#1 Communication is the skill of sharing information from one person to another and multiple people at once. It is one of the most valuable interpersonal skills right now.
#2 Communication is involved in almost every aspect of your life. It helps you share ideas, build relationships, close potentially rewarding transactions, manage a group, and delegate tasks.
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