TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: York by land or by water. The authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water have checked out countless locations, culling the best so you don't have to take a long drive to a disappointing hike or paddleyou can rely on their reporting to guarantee a great trip every time.

SOLUTION: York by land or water, the authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water scouted locations & picked the best to avoid a disappointing hike or paddle. Rely on them to guarantee a great trip every time.

PROBLEM: The proof most commonly put forth for the soulas a thing that exists and weighssomething is thatthe body weighs something less, after death--

SOLUTION: Proof commonly put forth that the soul exists and has weight is that the body weighs less after death--

PROBLEM: "Second, a change from two letters ( M.C. ) to five letters ( emcee ) is a growth of 150%, not 125%."

SOLUTION:
Also a change from two letters to five letters is a growth of 150%, not 125%