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Get the Summary of Donovan Ramsey's When Crack Was King in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "When Crack Was King" by Donovan Ramsey offers a multifaceted exploration of the crack epidemic's impact on the Black community. Through personal stories, Ramsey illustrates the profound effects of the drug on individuals and society. Elgin Swift's transformation from a troubled youth in Yonkers to a successful car salesman...
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Book Preview: #1 Uric acid is a compound that comes from only three sources: fructose, alcohol, and purines. It is strongly related to being overweight or obese, as well as the risk of cardiovascular problems and hypertension.
#2 The laws of nature, such as the effects of gravity, the principles of time and space, and the importance of food and water to human survival, were established...
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#1 If you're new to signing with your baby, find a method that works for you, stick with it, and soon you'll have a bond that is so unbelievably special. This chapter includes: An introduction to signing with babies and toddlers Our preferred method of learning baby sign language The age of your baby when you can start signing with them The different signs you can use...
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#1 When I was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, I was thirty-eight years old. I was told that dying isn't the end of the world, and that there are many things worse than death. But the beautiful, vibrant world goes on.
#2 I was reminded of a story I heard on NPR about a team-building exercise that an employer in South Korea was using to raise worker morale. The...
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#1 The muscular system is a quick breakdown of the muscles and how they can store emotions. When you look at a dandelion, some see amazing healing properties for body detoxification, while others see a nuisance and a weed.
#2 The primary purpose of the muscles is to move the body. Each muscle has a specific nerve or nerve bundle that runs through it. The nerves send...
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#1 Your pain is real, and there is a reason for it. It can be cured, but you must first find the underlying cause of it. The problem is not in your head. It's in your diagnosis.
#2 Pain begins when neural pathways from the brain to the body are stimulated or fired. Over time, these pathways can become wired into the brain's circuitry. The nervous system learns to create...
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#1 Your diet and nutritional habits can make or break your health, and you must first know about your past and present to guide you toward your healthier future. You must be your own advocate and request some important blood tests.
#2 Single blood tests rarely provide meaningful information on their own. There are very few places in science or life where a single piece...
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Book Preview: #1 Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas and regulates our blood glucose levels. It has a wide range of effects on every cell in every tissue of the body, from the brain to the toes. It is an anabolic hormone.
#2 Insulin resistance is a reduced response to the hormone insulin. When a cell stops responding to insulin, it becomes insulin resistant. Ultimately,...
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#1 The market is full of books that can help you start your day off on the right foot. However, there aren't nearly as many that talk about the best evening routines that can ensure you an energized and productive morning.
#2 I will present the four elements of a successful evening routine: processing and planning, nourishment, disconnection, and self-development. I...
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#1 Your body's natural system that balances sleep and wakefulness does not make up for lost sleep by producing more sleep the next night. It makes up for lost sleep by producing deeper sleep. You can get the most out of this system by understanding how it works and what behaviors get in the way of the deep sleep you desire.
#2 You should not sleep in, and do...
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#1 We are the pilots of our bodies, and we need to understand how they work in order to maintain optimal health. We need to understand our glucose levels, as they are the easiest to understand and control. If our glucose levels are out of balance, we will feel tired, our hormones will get out of whack, and we will crave sugar.
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Book Preview: #1 The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting a political event at their restaurant, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, near Heinz Field. Candidates are seeking the endorsement of the Steel City Stonewall Democrats, a group that represents LGBTQ Democrats in Pittsburgh.
#2 Autism has been around as long as humans have, but it was a narrowly defined condition until very recently. It...
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#1 The three accounts that make up this chapter are drawn from a prison population, where most of the studies of psychopathy take place, and from everyday life, where psychopaths are found not only in prison populations.
#2 I was hired as the prison psychologist in the early 1960s. I had no experience or interest in clinical psychology, but I was willing to learn. The...
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#1 Sleep is a basic building block of your family's health and happiness. It is as natural as it comes, and your child's brains are programmed to develop good sleep from the time they are babies.
#2 Good sleep is a basic need that affects your child's happiness, success, and health. Insufficient sleep is like having a big piece of your life's foundation missing.
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#1 In January 1999, I received the following letter: I can't read. I can't read music, or anything else. In the ophthalmologist's office, I can read the individual letters on the eye chart down to the last line. But I cannot read words, and music gives me the same problem.
#2 Lilian was the first person I had encountered who had musical alexia. She was able to...
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#1 Betty Ford's story is one of extraordinary circumstances, as she was thrust into the world stage in 1974 as first lady. She was tough, strong, and graceful, and she fell in love with dancing as a child.
#2 Betty's childhood was spent moving around with her family. She had two brothers, Bill and Bob, and a sister, Hortense. They would eventually settle in Grand Rapids,...
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#1 The subconscious brain is constantly working, and it is capable of processing information quickly and effortlessly. It doesn't have to weigh every piece of information like the conscious mind does when making a decision.
#2 The subconscious is the part of your brain that helps you deal with boredom. It can instantly transport you to different locations, and it makes...
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Book Preview: #1 I had just graduated from flight school and volunteered for Viet Nam. I hoped a combat tour would help me improve my mediocre career. The 57th Medical Detachment was the only helicopter ambulance unit in Viet Nam.
#2 The third commander of the 57th was Major Charles Kelly. He was reputed to be a bit of a rascal to work with, and he was getting weary of being separated...
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#1 You know you're not expecting if you only feel in the mood about two weeks after your period, hoping that's when you ovulate. During sex, you start fantasizing about the sperm racing inside you rather than the joystick inside you.
#2 It can be difficult to understand how baby-making works and how your own body works (or doesn't work) to get pregnant. But remember...
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#1 The autonomic nervous system is the ultimate expression of the push-pull relationship between your Upstate and Downstate. It works in your favor when well-tuned, but can conspire against you when your response to stress creeps unchecked into your life.
#2 I was a late bloomer when it came to learning about the brain. I had spent my childhood dreaming of a career on...
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