Category: Other
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Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Life, like writing, becomes much simpler when we embrace the wisdom passed down in a moment of childhood crisis – what her dad told her brother during an elementary school meltdown over a project on birds: “Just bird by bird.” Good writing is about telling the truth in a way that captivates. Often, that means…
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Mastering Jujitsu by Renzo Gracie and John Danaher
Mastering Jujitsu (Mastering Martial Arts) by Renzo Gracie and John Danaher is a martial arts book published in 2003. Mastering Jujitsu offers more than just technical instruction, blending the history, philosophy, and strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with clear explanations of fundamental techniques. The book covers the evolution of BJJ from traditional jujutsu and judo,…
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How to Save the World for Just a Trillion Dollars by Rowan Hooper
How to Save the World for Just a Trillion Dollars: The Ten Biggest Problems We Can Actually Fix by Rowan Hooper is a business book published in 2022. While it might sound far-fetched, Hooper argues that real, global change could be achieved for around $1 trillion. While that’s a huge sum, it’s not out of…
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a science book published in 2017. If you’ve ever found yourself gazing up at the night sky and wondering about the vast mysteries of the universe, Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is the perfect guide. Tyson breaks down complex cosmic…