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Nina Norman

I'm Nina Norman, a certified book reviewer and editor passionate about exploring the intricacies of literature. My journey in this field is fueled by an innate love for reading, engaging with authors and fellow book enthusiasts to discuss their works, as well as my own critical analysis. I blend these insights to provide thoughtful and constructive reviews and editorial advice for writers and readers alike. Libraries and cozy reading nooks are my sanctuaries, where I often find inspiration for my work. My goal is to offer guidance that resonates with the real-life challenges and joys of the writing and publishing process, helping authors refine their craft and readers discover their next favorite book. You can contact me at [email protected] or follow her on Website | Twitter | Facebook

Why Is Apple So Expensive? Learn the ‘Pricing Mindset’ Strategy That Makes Customers Pay More Stop guessing your prices and start using science. Join behavioral economist Melina Palmer in The Truth About Pricing to discover how ‘nudges,’ ‘social proof,’ and ‘choice architecture’ can make your product the obvious choice—regardless of the price tag. Don’t leave …

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Should You Take Breaks During Massages? The Surprising Neuroscience of Maximizing Pleasure and Minimizing Pain Why does the thrill of a new job or a beach holiday fade so quickly? Join neuroscientist Tali Sharot as she explains the biology of ‘habituation.’ Discover why you should interrupt your favorite songs, power through household chores without breaks, …

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What Is ‘P=0’ and Why Does It Mean the End of Waiting for Deliveries? Say goodbye to supply chains and waiting weeks for shipping. Explore the ‘Proximity’ revolution with Robert C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff to learn how P=0 technology is moving production from distant factories directly to your neighborhood. Don’t get left behind in …

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Why Does Your Body Hurt When You’re Stressed? Learn to Decode Your Symptoms Before They Make You Sick Stop treating just the symptoms and start healing the source. Discover the 3-step ‘AIR’ method from The Secret Language of the Body to regulate your nervous system, decode your body’s hidden stress signals, and finally break the …

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Why Do We Hate Disagreeing? 5 Habits to Build Bridges Instead of Walls with Anyone Stop avoiding conflict and start building connections with I Respectfully Disagree by Justin Jones-Fosu. Learn the 5 pillars of ‘bridging the divide,’ why your view of respect is obsolete, and how to find common ground even when agreement seems impossible. …

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Can Keto Save Your Memory? How a High-Fat Diet Might Be the Missing Link in Brain Health Discover the groundbreaking 8-step protocol to protect your brain in Reversing Alzheimer’s by Heather Sandison. Learn why the ‘beta-amyloid’ theory is flawed, how a ketogenic diet can fuel cognitive recovery, and the simple daily routines that may prevent …

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Want to Build a T-Shaped Team? How Can Treating Employee Experience as a Product Drive Performance? Transform your organizational learning with Natal Dank’s Agile L&D. Learn how to treat employee experience like a product, use T-shaped teams to break silos, and apply the ‘plan, do, review’ cycle to close skills gaps faster than ever before. …

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Does Your Team Know the ‘Hero’s Journey’? What Steve Young Can Teach CEOs About Authentic Leadership Stop letting outdated culture eat your strategy for breakfast. Read The Secret of Culture Change to learn why compelling, authentic storytelling is the only way to align your team’s values with your business goals—featuring real-world lessons from NFL legend …

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Can Small Actions Transform Your Company Culture? 75 Ideas to Spark Community at Work Today Bridge the ‘belonging gap’ in your workplace with The Energy of Belonging by Wendy Gates Corbett. Discover how connection, respect, and protection drive employee retention, and learn practical strategies to create an inclusive culture where every team member thrives. Stop …

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Will Wegovy Lower Your Grocery Bill? Why Are Retailers Like Walmart Worried About the ‘Ozempic Effect’? Discover how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are poised to disrupt the US economy. From boosting GDP through higher labor productivity to saving airlines millions in jet fuel, explore the massive financial ripple effects of America’s weight-loss revolution. …

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What Did Dave Chappelle Teach an Apple Exec About Power? The Secret to Authentic Leadership Revealed Discover Denise Young’s journey from Apple executive to empowered leader in When We Are Seen. Learn how to overcome self-erasure, find your authentic voice, and why bringing your ‘whole self’ to work is the key to true inclusion and …

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Why Are AI Detectors Failing? How Can You Spot Fake Content Without Relying on Flawed Software? Can you spot the difference between human and machine? Read Jake Peterson’s guide on Lifehacker to learn the secret ‘tells’ of AI writing—from the overuse of words like ‘tapestry’ to the suspicious absence of typos—and why you can’t trust …

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How Did Politics Sabotage the US Response to Ebola and Zika Before COVID-19 Even Started? Step inside the high-stakes world of public health with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s memoir, On Call. From his early breakthroughs in HIV/AIDS research to the politicized chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, discover the untold stories of the doctor who served seven …

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Why Are Apprenticeships Dying? What Does Matt Beane Say About Saving Human Expertise from Robots? Future-proof your career with Matt Beane’s The Skill Code. Discover why traditional mentorship is endangered by AI, learn how to become a ‘shadow learner,’ and master the strategies needed to blend human expertise with intelligent machines for lasting success. Don’t …

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What Is the MYPRISM Method and How Can It Transform Your Approach to Problem-Solving? Discover the MYPRISM framework developed by Harvard-affiliated coaching fellows to navigate crises like COVID-19. Learn how to switch off ‘autopilot,’ leverage mindfulness, and break complex problems into manageable parts for smarter, data-driven decision-making. Stop reacting to chaos and start leading through …

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Is Free Speech Dying? Why Does Salman Rushdie Warn Against Both Right-Wing Censorship and ‘Cancel Culture’? Listen to Salman Rushdie’s candid CBC interview about the 2022 knife attack that inspired his memoir Knife. Discover how he survived the 27-second assault, his thoughts on the attacker he never met, and his powerful defense of free speech …

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Is Chasing ‘Having It All’ Leading to Burnout? How Can You Redefine Success on Your Own Terms? Break free from the pressure to be perfect with Emma Gannon’s The Success Myth. Discover why money, fame, and productivity often lead to burnout, and learn how to let go of ‘having it all’ to find authentic happiness …

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Why Do Most Startups Fail to Scale? How Can ‘Problem Hunting’ Help You Build a Culture That Actually Lasts? Master the art of launching a tech company with Brian Long’s Problem Hunting. Learn how to validate your idea, achieve product-market fit, recruit top ‘builders,’ and master the sales strategies that turn early customers into lifelong …

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What Are the Risks of AI Surveillance and How Can We Stop It From Reflecting Our Worst Flaws? Discover why the future of technology depends on you in Verity Harding’s AI Needs You. Explore the ‘shadow side’ of algorithmic bias, learn lessons from the history of IVF, and find out how everyday citizens can ensure …

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Is Your Busy Life Making You Miserable? What Does a ‘Soulful Way of Living’ Actually Look Like? Discover Shauna Niequist’s journey from frantic busyness to peace in Present Over Perfect. Learn why saying ‘no’ is a spiritual practice, how to trade perfectionism for connection, and simple steps to reclaim your life from the pressure of …

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Hard Power vs. Soft Power: Why Do Modern Leaders Need ‘Smart Power’ to Succeed? Unlock the secrets of international influence with Joseph S. Nye Jr.’s Soft Power. Explore how culture, diplomacy, and values can outperform military might, and learn why balancing these with ‘hard power’ to create ‘smart power’ is the key to modern global …

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Is the ‘Myth of Meritocracy’ Keeping Women Trapped as America’s Invisible Safety Net? Discover the harsh reality of America’s broken support system in Holding It Together by sociologist Jessica Calarco. Learn how the lack of a social safety net forces women into exhaustion, why the ‘myth of meritocracy’ perpetuates poverty, and how a new ‘union …

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What New Technology Did Nike Launch at the Paris Olympics to Reclaim its Innovation Crown? Read Mark Wilson’s Fast Company analysis of Nike’s aggressive comeback plan during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Discover how the sportswear giant aims to reverse slowing growth and a 2% workforce reduction by doubling down on the controversial ‘Winning is Everything’ …

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Are You Struggling to Close Deals? What Are the Top Sales Automation Strategies for Global Leaders? Review key insights from the 2023 Sales Trend Report by HubSpot and Aircall. Discover why top global leaders are prioritizing sales-marketing alignment, leveraging CRM automation, and focusing on face-to-face interactions to exceed quotas and outperform competitors in a tough …

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Why Do Some People Instantly Attract Others While You Struggle to Make Connections? Master the art of social influence with How to Become a People Magnet by Marc Reklau. Discover 62 practical strategies to boost your self-esteem, master active listening, and build authentic relationships that drive career success and personal happiness. Stop being a wallflower—read …

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What Do Your Nightmares Really Mean, and Can They Actually Help Your Brain Grow? Explore the neuroscience of dreaming with Rahul Jandial’s This Is Why You Dream. Discover how the ‘imaginative network’ fuels creativity, why nightmares may be crucial for emotional resilience, and learn practical techniques like WILD and MILD to master lucid dreaming for …

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Why Are Senior Women in Tech Outperforming Men in Adopting Generative AI Tools? Discover new BCG research revealing how senior women in tech are adopting Generative AI faster than their male counterparts. Women Leaders in Tech Are Paving the Way in GenAI explores the confidence, risk tolerance, and awareness driving this trend, offering a roadmap …

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Can China’s New ‘Guowang’ Project Competitively Challenge Starlink’s Dominance in Space? Read Rachel Cheung’s analysis in The Clash of Constellations to understand how China is mobilizing state-owned and private sectors to rival the US in low Earth orbit technology. This report examines the rise of G60 Starlink, the hurdles facing the Guowang project, and the …

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Why Are So Many Manufacturers Struggling to Scale AI Solutions on the Production Line? Analyze insights from the BCG report Shaking Up the Factory Floor with Digital and AI. Discover why relying on tech alone leads to failure and learn the six-step framework for merging traditional lean methods with advanced analytics to achieve a scalable, …

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Ready to Grow Your Mind Share? How Can Building a ‘Brand Connectome’ Help You Win Customers Without Hard Selling? Discover The Power of Instinct by Leslie Zane and learn why the unconscious mind drives modern consumer decisions. This guide outlines practical steps to nurture your ‘brand connectome,’ utilize sensory triggers, and eliminate negative associations to …

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Why Are My B2B Sales Deals Stalling After the Executive Presentation? Struggling to close despite a perfect pitch? Learn the core principles of CustomerCentric Selling by Michael Bosworth. This guide explains how to move from product features to diagnostic conversations, helping you shorten sales cycles, engage decision-makers, and build internal champions who advocate for your …

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Why Are Your Best Employees Leaving? The Leadership Strategy That Restores Psychological Safety Is your team drained by dysfunction? Learn how Curative Culture moves beyond basic safety to actively heal toxic workplaces. Discover actionable servant leadership strategies that restore dignity, build trust, and drive sustainable high performance today. Don’t just manage the damage—start the healing …

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Can Independent Retailers Actually Compete with Amazon Using Smart Warehouse Automation? Stop losing revenue to inefficient fulfillment. Learn specific strategies from Jeremy Bodenhamer to optimize carrier rates, fix packaging mistakes, and leverage robotics to survive the modern retail era. Ready to turn your warehouse from a costly liability into your strongest competitive advantage? Read the …

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Is the Life of a Scientist Actually More About Creativity Than Just Cold Hard Data? Discover the deeply human side of discovery in this summary of The Shape of Wonder by Alan Lightman. Learn how curiosity, creativity, and resilience drive the scientific mind. Curious to see the world through a scientist’s eyes? Dive into the …

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Why Was the COVID-19 Response Flawed and What Is the Real ‘Big One’ Looming Ahead? Get essential insights from The Big One by Michael T. Osterholm & Mark Olshaker. Understand the critical science of aerosol transmission, why “hygiene theater” failed, and the urgent strategy shifts required to protect your family from future airborne threats. Equip …

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What Simple Daily Habits Help You Protect Your Focus and Find Calm in an Always‑On Life? Struggling to reclaim your attention in a distracted world? Discover practical habits, mindful rituals, and brain-friendly routines to protect your focus and feel calmer every day. Ready to own your attention instead of giving it away to constant pings …

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What Myths About the Founding Fathers Does Michael Harriot Challenge in Black AF History? Explore the un-whitewashed reality of the United States in this summary of Michael Harriot’s Black AF History. Discover how Black Americans drove the national economy, led their own emancipation during the Civil War, and shaped democracy despite centuries of systemic erasure. …

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Am I Just a People Pleaser? How to Stop Fawning and Finally Set Boundaries That Stick Struggling to set boundaries? You might be dealing with fawning, the often-missed fourth trauma response that mimics people-pleasing. Learn how to distinguish toxic appeasement from genuine kindness, understand the roots of complex trauma, and find practical somatic tools to …

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Why is waiting for perfection the main reason you aren’t a millionaire yet? Discover how to transform costly setbacks into wealth with insights from Kim Perell. Learn to ditch perfectionism, hire for substance, and use fear as fuel to build extraordinary success starting today. Ready to stop letting fear dictate your future? Dive into the …

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Is the reported skills gap actually a result of unrealistic employer expectations and low wages? Analyze Peter Cappelli’s research on why the “skills shortage” is often a recruitment failure rather than a talent deficit. Learn how inflated job requirements, rigid screening software, and a lack of on-the-job training create unnecessary barriers for skilled professionals and …

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How Can I Stop Drifting Through Life and Finally Align My Career With My Values? Feeling unfulfilled despite checking all the career boxes? Learn why your “who” matters more than your “what” in this practical guide based on Mike Hayes’s Mission Driven. Get the five essential skills to align your daily choices with your core …

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