In “The Fall”, Albert Camus tells the story of a man who has lost his way. The man, known only as Meursault, is a French Algerian living in Paris. He is a loner who lives a simple life and seems to have no emotions. One day, he kills an Arab man for no reason and…
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle has been one of the most popular books in recent years. It is a book about finding inner peace and happiness. Tolle’s message is that we need to find our true selves in order to be truly happy. The book has sold millions of copies and has been translated…
Achilles in Vietnam is a book about the psychological effects of war on soldiers. The author, Jonathan Shay, is a psychiatrist who treated Vietnam veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the book, he uses the story of Achilles from Homer’s Iliad to explain how PTSD can affect soldiers. Shay argues that like Achilles, many…
I just finished reading Alanna the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce, and I loved it! It’s the first book in the Song of the Lioness series, and it tells the story of Alanna, a girl who disguises herself as a boy so she can train to be a knight. The book is full of adventure,…
A Moveable Feast Summary by Ernest Hemingway is a timeless classic that tells the story of a young writer, living in Paris during the 1920s. The book is filled with beautiful prose and descriptions of Hemingway’s experiences in the city. It is a must-read for anyone who loves literature or wants to learn more about…
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Manual is the go-to resource for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology to exercise programming and client assessment. In addition, the ACE Personal Trainer Manual includes sample forms, workout templates, and client case…
Insecurity is something that we all face at some point in our lives. Whether it’s insecurity about our relationships, our jobs, or our bodies, it’s a feeling that can be debilitating. However, as Alan Watts writes in The Wisdom of Insecurity, insecurity is also something that can be used to our advantage. Insecurity can make…
In his A More Perfect Union speech, Barack Obama discusses the racial divisions in the United States and how they can be overcome. He starts by talking about the history of racism in America, from slavery to Jim Crow laws to the civil rights movement. He then talks about how race is still a factor…
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit organization that promotes active lifestyles and provides certification for fitness professionals. The ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5th edition is a comprehensive resource for personal trainers and other fitness professionals. It includes information on exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics, as well as practical advice on how…
The American history is a story of how the country was formed and how it has grown over the years. It is full of interesting facts and stories that help to explain the present day. The first part of American history begins with the Native Americans who lived on the land for thousands of years…