The Making of Slap Shot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made Review

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(More customer reviews)As the Hollywood producer who found, developed, and sold the script and ultimately produced the movie SLAP SHOT, I have to congratulate Jackson for having done an incredible job depicting in fascinating detail everything relevant to the making of what has turned out to be a classic cult movie. This book is scrupulously well researched, and (unlike many books about Hollywood) scrupulously fair and accurate as well--and wonderfully written. Everyone associated with the film is in Jackson's debt, and I could not recommend the book more highly to any fan of the movie and or the game!

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How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hit-and an international cult classic
Even thirty-odd years after Slap Shot's release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like "putting on the foil" just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. In The Making of Slap Shot, veteran sports writer Jonathon Jackson lets fans not only relive just how the film was made, but brings to light surprising facts (i.e., Al Pacino was the first choice for the role of Reggie Dunlop; almost every scene-even the absurd and unbelievable ones-depicts a real life event). With access to those involved in the making of the film, he brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the Charleston Chiefs, one of the most popular fictional sports teams in history.
Based on interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff, and anyone of note involved in the film's creation

Destined to be a collectible and keepsake (along with the jerseys, bobbleheads, and other paraphernalia associated with the film), The Making of Slapshot is a must for fans eager to learn even more about their favorite film.

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Aikido In Training : A Manual of Traditional Aikido Practice and Principles Review

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(More customer reviews)I found Aikido In Training to be an excellent training manual and reference book. I think anyone who enjoys learning from a book, should get a copy to refer to often in their practice. I wish there was a softcover available of this title, so that I could throw it in my gi bag. Any serious Aikido student, should have their copy dog-eared in no time. The book contains a concise section on the History of Aikido that moves the reader. The Principles of Training section, as well as the rest of the book, encourages the reader to look deeper and keep looking to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Art. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about Aikido and suggest anyone interested should seek out the companion video series which expands on the extensive material presented in the book.

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This full-size, hardbound, extensive reference containing 336 pages with over 1250 photographs depicts techniques in a concise step-by-step manner. Along with covering Tai-Jutsu (body arts) of Aikido, Aikido In Training gives ample coverage to the overlooked and often misunderstood aspect of Buki-Waza (Aiki weapons). Included are full chapters on both the life of O'Sensei Ueshiba Morihei and the history of the development of Aikido as well as the Principles of Training found in the practice of Traditional Aikido.

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The Other End of the Leash Review

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(More customer reviews)Owning an embarrassing number of dog training/behavior books and having kept Border Collies for a long time, I feel qualified to say that if you only bought one book on canine behavior, this would be it. Dr. McConnell provides a clear and lucid explanation of why dogs behave and respond as they do -- all the while being careful to make note of the ambiguities and idiosyncratic nature of both canine and human behavior. There are no 'magic formulas' here. But there are many guidelines and explanations of why some things tend to work, while others tend not to. The strength of this book is that it provides an understanding of why dogs respond, allowing the reader to refine his/her behaviors to better communicate with dogs. This focus on human behavior and how dogs interpret it provides unusual insight into effective interaction and training. Extensive experience and academic preparation in animal behavior and communication have provided McConnell with an exceptional understanding of how much of what we do in interacting with dogs is actually counter-productive because dogs see the world quite differently than primates do. Changing some of my behaviors after reading this book, I could almost see my three Border Collies thinking, "Well, about time you figured that out."

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Great Breeders and Their Methods: The Hancocks Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Breeders like the Hancocks are truly legendary men, whose impact on Thoroughbred racing and breeding will continue to be felt well into this millenium. The insights into their selection of breeding stock and successful development of continuing sire lines should be studied by all breeders and horse owners. Their firm beliefs in how to breed classic winning horses has stood the tests of time. If more people studied their priorities and methods, the days of a trend toward more 2YO and sprint racing could be reversed. Their ability to breed horses that could run distances at 10f and up at 3, remain sound, and pass their excellence to later generations. There is a tradition at Claiborne to put each new stallion in the stall of his sire(upon the sire's death), with the brass nameplates of former occupants. I will never forget visiting Secretariat only 2 years from his death and looking at his stall. Above his name was Nasrullah, Bold Ruler, and Secretariat(Risen Star followed). Horses whose influence, along with another Claiborne stallion, Mr. Prospector, are still infuencing racing through the excellence of their grandsons and granddaughters. This book is full of history, theory, practices, family issues, and fully defines the title of Great Breeders.

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The great Thoroughbred stallions of the 20th Century have one thing in common - the Hancock family.As independent breeders, as salesmen and promoters, as innovators and as conservators of racing and breeding, four generations of the Hancock family have played a vital role in the development of the Thoroughbred. From the original Ellerslie Farm in Virginia to Claiborne Farm and Stone Farm in Kentucky, the Hancocks have been a dominant force in the American and, indeed, the international racing scene.It has been said that the secret to the success of the Hancocks was the philosophy that success lies not in breeding the occasional champion, but rather in controlling the bloodlines of the champions of the future.Here are the business strategies, the breeding theories, the champion horses of the generations of diligent, insightful men who have given so much to the industry.

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The OrganWise Guys : Basic Training for Better Health Review

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(More customer reviews)As a second grade teacher in Philadelphia's inner city I was concerned for the health of the students in my classroom. Their diet and excercise habits were terrible. Once Philadelphia was ranked as one of the fattest cities in America I decided I was going to do my part to fight the bad eating habits embedded in young children. I realized that the best way to get a person to change a bad habit is to fully explain how this change will benefit him or her. The Organwise Guys:Basic Training was the second part to my very very successful unit on healthy living. (The Organwise Guys: How To Be Smart From the Inside Out was the first book I used) As a result of these two books and the wonderfully imaginative suppliments that make up this curriculum friendly program I have an entire class of very informed children. These students are now empowered to make healthy decisions that they choose themselves because they really want healthy minds and bodies. Thumbs up on this highly informative and motivational book and program!!! Parents and teachers may also benefit from the information presented in both books in this series. For teacher who have to teach health and wellness this book is a must! I am waiting anxiously for book number three.

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In addition to the importance of a low-fat, high-fiber diet, drinking lots of water and doing regular exercise, this book delves into the body's immune system and what can be done to keep it healthy and active. It's never too early to become prevention-oriented.This book is part of the national Accelerated Reader program!

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Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CSSLP ((ISC)2 Press) Review

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(More customer reviews)To begin with, in my opinion this book is an excellent source and practice oriented reference for understanding the fundamentals of Secure Software Development. It is written in a very understandable way such that I believe that security professionals, developers, software architects, as well as IT managers could profit from reading it. The book, which comes to my regret without CD, is structured as follows (i.e., CSSLP domains):
1. Secure Software Concepts
Good explanation of standards, best practices, methodologies, and frameworks. Regulations and Trusted Computing Base (TCB) are very much like in the CISSP books.
2. Secure Software Requirements
Again good description of Authentication and Protection Needs Elicitation (PNE). Authorization is the same as for CISSP.
3. Secure Software Design
Threat Modeling, architecture, and technologies are very well laid out.
4. Secure Software Implementation
Development methodologies, vulnerabilities, and defensive techniques are thoroughly discussed. The complete list of OWASP vulnerabilities is shown and possible counter measures proposed. Personally, chapters 3 and 4 are the ones I appreciated the most in this book.
5. Secure Software Testing
Testing methods are listed in detail. Good part.
6. Software Acceptance
This chapter is mainly about Change Management and Intellectual Property Rights in all its flavours (again, the latter reminded me of CISSP CBK).
7. Software Deployment
Subjects like installation, maintenance, incident and problem management, and disposal are well addressed (parts of this content can be found in CISSP literature).
Conclusion
I recommend this book as an excellent reference guide to software security. Personally, I would have wished it to include a CD which makes it so much easier to search for keywords. I would guess that about one third of this book's content is already covered by CISSP CBK. But this is due to (isc)2's strategic decision and does not decrease my appreciation for the book in question. For the time being, I have not yet taken the CSSLP exam and, hence, cannot judge its potential with regard to the exam preparation. This is why I give it only 4 stars instead of 5.

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As the global leader in information security education and certification, (ISC)2 has a proven track record of educating and certifying information security professionals. Its newest certification, the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) is a testament to the organization's ongoing commitment to information and software security.The Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CSSLPprovides an all-inclusive analysis of the CSSLP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). As the first comprehensive guide to the CSSLP CBK, it facilitates the required understanding of the seven CSSLP domains-Secure Software Concepts, Secure Software Requirements, Secure Software Design, Secure Software Implementation/Coding, Secure Software Testing, Software Acceptance, and Software Deployment, Operations, Maintenance and Disposal-to assist candidates for certification and beyond. Serves as the only official guide to the CSSLP professional certificationDetails the software security activities that need to be incorporated throughout the software development lifecycleProvides comprehensive coverage that includes the people, processes, and technology components of software, networks, and host defenses Supplies a pragmatic approach to implementing software assurances in the real-worldThe text allows readers to learn about software security from a renowned security practitioner who is the appointed software assurance advisor for (ISC)2. Complete with numerous illustrations, it makes complex security concepts easy to understand and implement. In addition to being a valuable resource for those studying for the CSSLP examination, this book is also an indispensable software security reference for those already part of the certified elite. A robust and comprehensive appendix makes this book a time-saving resource for anyone involved in secure software development.

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Tricks Your Cat Can Do Review

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(More customer reviews)You should definately read this book. The trick methods may not work on all cats, but they worked on all 3 of ours...and the pictures are adorable!

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Contains step-by-step instructions to teach your cat to perform like a circus animal. Black-and-white illustrations. 5-1/2" x 8-3/4".

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Therapeutic Modalities Review

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(More customer reviews)this book is great!!! easy to read and understand. takes you through a step by step aproach. one of my favorite textbooks.

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Significantly updated and redesigned, thistwo-color edition highlights key information instudent-friendly and instructor-friendly boxes.With new improvements to organization, manyadded features, new illustrations and photographs,and an approachable writing style, this text meets all your classroom needs. "I highly recommend this text to.students of physical therapy and athletic training." - Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy "Provides a comprehensive survey of the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries." - Journal of Athletic Training "Therapeutic Modalities is a well-written...text that balances fundamental theory with clinical application...Covering all the essential modalities, this book can serve as an introductory text for athletic training sutdents or as a useful clinical reference...A useful addition to the athletic treainer's resource library."-Athletic Therapy Today "[Starkey's text contains] a great deal of information without distracting the reader.I wish I would have had the opportunity to use this book in my undergrad education!"-E.S., MA, ATC, Ripon College, Ripon, WI "Improvements have made this text an overall better book. The addition of case studies to the textbook allows for better discussion and simulation in lectures and labs." -- Shawna Jordan, MSEd, ATC/R, Athletic Training Program, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas "Overall greatly improved! 'At-a-Glance' boxes are wonderful review for students and clinicians alike. End of chapter case studies are superb and allow for real-life application of concepts to clinical practice. Section Two is excellent." -- James R. Scifers, DScPT, PT, SCS, ATC, Athletic Training Education Program, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina "This book is an excellent resource for students or for experienced athletic trainers, physical therapists, or medical personnel. The numerous tables and illustrations and appendixes further enhance this friendlier edition. The 'at a glance' pages give the reader a quick overview of the text for each modality. Rather than using a cookbook method, the author encourages clinicians to use their own decision-making process to apply modalities appropriately, depending on the tissue depth and type, the injury, and the goal of therapy. An easy-to-follow reference as well as a suitable textbook for students." Rose L. Smith, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH for Physical Therapy, Volume 85, No. 9, September 2005

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Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life Review

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(More customer reviews)My reason for buying this book was pretty shallow. I love the Dog Whisperer and was about to get a dog of my own. Not wanting a dog that acted out of line, I figured reading this would be a nice start.
I was right.
If you've seen Cesar's show on the National Geographic Channel, you basically know, in a sense, what to expect. What I didn't expect was how much his philosophy of 'calm-assertive' energy played into being a better person as a whole. The whole 'calm-assertive' thing, as skeptical as I was, actually works too. I always thought Cesar knew what he was talking about but using his methods with my new addition actually works wonders.
Lets not forget the guidlines he so adamantly preaches...
1. Exercise
2. Discipline
3. Affection
"In that order!"
What really makes me laugh, and even like the book more, is that it's so clearly Cesar. Listen to him talk on his show sometime, then read Be The Pack Leader. It reads EXACTLY like he sounds.
Strewn about are 'Success Stories.' I really enjoyed them. More than anything it just solidifies how much Cesar's approach works in rehabilitating dogs. Without Cesar even coming to help out these ordinary people transformed their dogs--and more times than not--themselves.
If you're like me and wanted this book simply to learn how to deal with new dogs, Appendix-A Quick Reference Guide To Becoming A Better Pack Leader, at the back of the book is going to be your bible. It sure was mine the first couple of weeks.
Overall, even if you have a perfectly behaved dog--or don't even have one--Be The Pack Leader is a terrific, fast, read. Everything is very straight-forward and to the point and is chalk full of amazing tips on transforming your dog. Highly recommended.

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Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog's life–and your own.Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the Grogan family, owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular television show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog's energy as well as your own so that you can move beyond just correcting behavioral issues and take your connection with your dog to the next level. The principles of calm-assertive energy will help you become a better pack leader in every area of your life, improving your relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.In addition, Cesar addresses several important issues for the first time, including what you need to know about the major dog behavior tools available and the difference between "personality" and "instability." Ultimately, what emerges from Be the Pack Leader are both happier dogs and happier, more centered owners.

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A Good Horse Review

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(More customer reviews)It's the 1960s, and Abby Lovitt is starting the eighth grade. She lives with her very strict but loving parents on their 26-acre horse ranch in California. The family business consists of buying horses at low prices, getting them healthy and handsome, training them, and selling them for a profit. Abby knows she shouldn't get attached to the horses, but she can't help herself, especially when they come across an extra special one like Black George.
Black George is beautiful and a gifted jumper. He sails over jumps with ease and enthusiasm, and loves doing it. Abby's father decides to enter his daughter and Black George in a high-class horse show. With more exposure to the upper class society, they might catch the eye of a wealthy horse buyer and get top dollar for selling Black George. Abby loves riding him and will be sad to see him sold, but she understands. She also knows that training him to his full potential will make him even better. But what she doesn't comprehend is why her heart seizes up in fear when her teacher raises the jump height to over four feet when she knows Black George can do it.
Abby's most favorite horse at the ranch is little Jack, the orphaned colt. His mom, Brown Jewel (or Pearl, as Abby secretly called her), died from colic not long after giving birth to Jack. Since then, Abby has taken over the care and training of Jack, and they have grown very close. But then a letter arrives from a private investigator who is working for a rich Texas rancher. A while back, someone had stolen a few of the rancher's prize horses, and the investigator suspects that the Lovitts had purchased one of the stolen mares. If Brown Jewel is proven to be the stolen mare, the owners are going to want to take her colt back to Texas. How will Abby find the strength and courage to say goodbye to Jack?
Horse fanatics will love this sequel to THE GEORGES AND THE JEWELS, which weaves horse training and care into an exciting and heart-touching story. Abby is a determined and hard-working girl with a big heart. She also has huge obstacles to face, including a crippling fear. Fear is something that most riders encounter at some point, and Jane Smiley addresses the issue with compassion and sympathy. She adds many exciting parts, like the horse show and rounding up some trespassing cows, as well as a bit of mystery with the stolen mare case. Smiley has united her immense love of horses with her vast writing talents to create an endearing story that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.
--- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman, author of FINDING MY LIGHT


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MCSE Exam 70-296 Study Guide and DVD Training System: Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for a MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this book along with some hands-on experience with Windows 2003 and was able to pass the test after about two weeks. This rating is based solely on the book material, as I did not use the DVD.

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MCSE Exam 70-296 Study Guide & DVD Training System: Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000is a one-of-a-kind integration of text, DVD-quality instructor led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. Thissystem gives you 100% coverage of the official Microsoft 70-296 exam objectives plus test preparation software for the edge you need to pass the exam on your first try.In June, 2003 Microsoft will launch beta exams for the Windows Server 2003 certification line. Exams will likely go live the following August and September. This launch is a comprehensive revamping of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Enginner) track with all new core exams and all new electives. In addition, the MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) certification will expand its program to include an additional upgrade exam for MCSAs wanting to become MCSEs. The launch of this new certification track means that all current MCSEs, representing an installed base of approximately 200,000 (source: MCP Magazine) will need to recertify under Windows Server 2003. In addition, any MCP looking to become an MCSE--estimates are about 1.2 million (source: MCP Magazine)--will also have to continue their certifications under the new program. Many industry experts expect the Windows 2003 certification, and product line as well, to be a more popular track since many organziations are still using NT and plan to skip 2000 and go directly to 2003.* DVD Provides a "Virtual Classroom": Get the benefits of instructor led training at a fraction of the cost and hassle.* Guaranteed Coverage of All Exam Objectives: If the topic is listed in Microsoft's Exam 70-296 objectives, it is covered here.* Fully Integrated Learning: This system includes a study guide, DVD training and Web-based practice exams.

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Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for (Runner's World Complete Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I saw an add in Runners World for this book and sent away for it the same day! I had been searching for a motivational women's running book and had no luck finding one, until now! The advice and information provided pertains to both beginners and elite runners, and in my case someone who would like to get in better shape and become a faster runner. It helped to be reminded of just how beneficial running can be both physically as well as mentally. Just to name a few aspects of this book I enjoyed: it provided good advice on how to run and train smart, running programs I can follow without getting discouraged, who (if anyone) to train with, how to set and achieve goals, how to stay motivated and basically how to enjoy one of the easiest, cheapest and rewarding women's sports out there! Another one of my favorite aspects thoughout the book were the personal tips and stories the author provided, I can completely relate to some of her experiences and thoughts on running, both funny and serious. I think this book is a great tool for all women runner's to use and I hope other women can benefit from it as much as I have!

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A guide aimed at providing up-to-date, practical advice for women runners of all levels. Experts provide answers to problems unique to women runners, such as common injuries, safety and nutrition. There are photographs, running sidebars and testimonials from women of all ages and abilities.

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Blackout: The Untold Story of Jackie Robinson's First Spring Training Review

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(More customer reviews)An excellently researched and written book. One would think that there isn't much new to be said about Jackie Robinson, who is among the two or three most written-about men in the history of baseball, but Lamb tells a story that has previously received little attention, mainly because the mainstream news media didn't think it was worth covering.
Lamb points out that black newspapers covered Robinson from the moment he began spring training with the Montreal Royals in 1946, and he uses many of those papers as his sources. In retelling the story of Branch Rickey's historic decision to sign Robinson and break baseball's color line, he refuses to treat Rickey as a lone, saintly hero; he points out that, for decades before Rickey joined the fray, black newspapers, socialists, and Communists had been agitating for the inclusion of blacks in organized baseball. Lamb shows that Lester Rodney, sportswriter for The Daily Worker, was also instrumental in the struggle to bring integration to the game. His is a name that seems to have been dropped from the record when other authors retell Robinson's story.
The most powerful aspect of the book is the way Lamb portrays the gagging outrageousness of the racial prejudice and discrimination Robinson faced in the Jim Crow-era American south. The vicious, buck-naked bigotry he and other blacks encountered ought to make every white American ashamed.


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The Digital Mantrap: A Training Program for Business Professionals to Improve Productivity, Achieve Basic Goals and Cultivate Anti-Aging Practices Review

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(More customer reviews)Jim Autio has done his homework. This is a big book, full of detailed information on health, nutrition and exercise. Many of the conclusions are surprising in light of today's fad diets, but the evidence is well-documented and carefully explained. If you want to live a long productive life, you'll never again go on a fad diet--you'll, instead, change your entire lifestyle, at least as far as nutrition and exercise are concerned. As an exercise physiologist dedicated to reading the scientific literature every month, I was surprised at how much I learned from this single book.

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The Digital Mantrap: An Operating System for the Human Organism is a 10-year project based on over 800 peer-reviewed, scientific referencesThe Digital Mantrap is a training program that provides a comprehensive and unified approach to enhancing quality of life, achieving physical fitness, and cultivating a vibrant, dynamic lifestyle. The Digital Mantrap showcases the program's content by telling a story about how technology has disconnected the nourishing bond between us, as a species, and our long-lost natural habitat and illustrates how technology has historically damaged our well-being and biological function.While the story unfolds, The Digital Mantrap aggressively dismantles, one by one, a multitude of popular--but erroneous--diet, exercise, and "anti-aging" belief systems. Then, from a foundation of concrete, peer-reviewed evidence, you are presented with Six Laws of Biological Preservation, which, when implemented, serve as An Operating System for the Human Organism. Destined to be the incubator of many interesting conversations, never before has there been such a unified system of such sweeping scope that not only tells you what to do but also why to do it--and what the inevitable consequences are if you don't.Once you begin The Digital Mantrap, there is no turning back. You will never think of how you adapt and survive in this world in the same way again. The story is told in a provocative manner that weaves technology, history, insight, satire and powerful metaphors into a fabric of great strength. You may assume that the health problems that plague the digital man are age-old problems while actually most of our perilous ills are unintended consequences of backfiring technology. A sedentary lifestyle coupled to chronic, high stress, sleep deprivation, and fast, fat, hollow nutrition has devilishly bred a digital mantrap that is on an accelerating trajectory in lock-step with every new technological feat.By the time the story ends new discoveries and, consequently, new priorities will spontaneously emerge within your mind: you will be compelled to reconcile the diabolical paradox between economic cost of living and biological cost of living--and their direct bearing on your quality of life. The Digital Mantrap will be both a shocking wake-up call and inspiration for you to change your compass setting 180 degrees now.

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Beyond the Sports Huddle: Mona on Minnesota Review

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(More customer reviews)What a great group of stories about Minnesotans, especially sports personalities. Even if you aren't a sports enthusiast, the stories are engaging, clever and well written, This book is a great gift and will enable the reader to be a star in the office as they relate the fun anecdotes.

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If it happened in Minnesota sports in the last forty years, Dave Mona was there. Working the sports beat for print and radio, covering the big stories and the ones others missed, rubbing shoulders with the stars and introducing the rookies, Mona is a longtime fixture on the sports scene. Join Dave Mona as he revisits a lifetime of vignettes, each one a window onto Minnesota's sports world. As he recounts his days reporting on the Twins and the Gophers, sparring with Sid Hartman on their Sports Huddle radio program, and preparing his award-winning pregame vignettes for Gopher football, Mona takes readers behind the scenes to meet celebrities and characters like Hartman, Billy Martin, Rod Carew, Dave Moore, Halsey Hall, Molly Ivins, and many more. A wonderful story of life around the locker room, his book is also a portrait of a remarkable personality and a fascinating aspect of Minnesota's cultural world.

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The Change Equation: Capitalizing on Diversity for Effective Organizational Change Review

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(More customer reviews)My organization is presently utilizing the unique approach of Drs. Norton and Fox. Having my postgraduate training in both clinical and organizational psychology, I can truly say that their background in clinical psychology is invaluable as applied to organizational diversity initiatives.True organizational change in the area of diversity cannot be sustained without first changing the culture of the organization (a la Schein). Other approaches attempt to cause change by "awareness training" which is an attempt to treat the symptoms, not the causes. If you want the cutting edge approach to what is an unavoidable direction of organizational direction, this is it

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Organizations today face unprecedented challenges. The marketplace changesat almost every turn: Product lines come and go, new competitors arise almost overnight. At the same time, the employee base needed to cope with these strains is becoming increasingly diverse. The authors of The Change Equation have addressed these two seemingly distinct problems in one management solution: Organizational Plurality. The Change Equation shows how to tap into the power of the diversity already in your organization and turn it into a "pluralistic" workplace where change is not something to resist but something to embrace. Organizational change agents, businessleaders, human resource managers, and anyone who wants to make his or her organization stronger and more competitive will find in this readable volume a wealth of practical solutions that will help any forward-looking organization thrive in the new economy.

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Training with the Master: Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is basically a big collection of photos taken by Walther V. Krenner with John Stevens' "Art of Peace" included at the end.
Unlike other collection of photos of O Sensei, these are connected and are telling a story. Kinda like 'A day in the life of O sensei'.
The only thing I didn't like about it was John Stevens' way of describing O Sensei though Indian mysticism and Yoga.
I regard it as a very nice coffee table book and a very nice way to describe Aikido and O sensei to people.

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Through an extraordinary collection of photographs, Training with the Master depicts the training methods and daily life of Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of the martial art known as Aikido, or "the way of harmony." The photographs presented here were all taken in 1967 when Morihei was eighty four—at the summit of his career as a spiritual seeker and when the flower of his teaching was in full bloom. Most of these photographs are being made available to students for the first time.The first part of the book, "On the Mat with the Master," is a detailed photographic record of Morihei instructing his students. These photographs offer a precious opportunity for readers to see what it would have been like to train with the Master himself. The photographs in part two, "The Master Teaches the Way," depict Morihei in everyday life—entering a room, sitting in a relaxed yet dignified manner, chatting easily and joking with students, making a serious point, taking refreshment—manifesting the Way of Harmony naturally in all his actions. Part three, "The Art of Peace," contains the essence of Morihei's philosophy distilled from his collected talks. Also included is a short biography of Morihei as well as a section of suggestions for further reading for those who wish to have more detailed information on Morihei's life and teaching.

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