Panashe Fundira

Pretty interesting. You'll probably learn a lot, assuming you aren't an expert in cosmology already. It's pretty dense, so not the easiest read to get through. I like that the author lays out at the beginning which parts of the book are controversial, and which uncontroversial, at the beginning of the book.

It's arguable that I'll actually hold on to any of the physics discussed in its pages, but good to peer into the mind of a top cosmologist.

Mostly a translation of Sun Tzu's “Art of War” to the realm of competitive games, with some of the author's own experiences in competitive video games thrown in. Having known absolutely nothing about that scene, I did find this book fascinating. The author is at times almost Machiavellian in his pragmatism.

As everyone here has said, this is a really great biography. My favourite part of the book is when her four year old daughter comes to visit her in prison, and tells her mother she hates him. It also taught me a lot about the big bad old United States (e.g. the 13th amendment). I think she gives balanced viewpoints on political issues, never demonising the enemy more than strictly necessary. I would, however, have wanted to know what happened between her going underground and getting arrested, as well as how she escaped to Cuba. Overall a great book

Decent, and even good, but doesn't live up to the hype. Harry is smart but arrogant and unwise, and has no real character growth arc. He never faces consequences for his foolishness, or use of his “dark-side”. Several interesting threads (like Harry seeking to understand how magic actually works with Hermione) are dropped without resolution. Dumbledore and Voldy's plotting is mostly done off-screen, which is unsatisfying.
The story is overlong for its plot content.

All that being said, there are some genuinely clever or funny moments in this, and the final battle has a great deal of tension.

A must read for anyone interested in American 19th and 20th century history, racism and the racial apparatus employed by the system to keep blacks down. Magnificently written, well-researched, intriguing and thought provoking. Would have gotten 5 stars but I didn't quite agree with his plan of action, or the use of Barack Obama as a symbol of what blacks can achieve - but that's due to my objections with mister Obama

As an athlete, I'm obviously very interested in what it takes to achieve elite performance. In all the unnecessary time I spend on the internet, I found out about this book and its author: Mark Verstegen is the Director of Performance for the NFL Player's Association and his combine prep training has produced the number 1 draft pick in the NFL for the past 6 years. What really sold me as a rugby player is that he trained Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina, one of my favorite loose forwards. Needless to say, I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book.

This book does many things right. The first sentence, in all caps, says “YOUR BEST ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH”. From the first page, I knew that I'd enjoy this book. While I feel that nutrition was the weak part of the text, the rest of it will serve me well in my training. The best part of this book is probably the programming, I've seen many of the concepts that he discusses before but have had trouble implementing them in a structured way. The Movement Skills section and sections on mobility and flexibility are undoubtedly highlights. As a college kid, it's always useful to be reminded to set a consistent sleep schedule.

For someone so qualified, Verstegen makes practically no reference to the scientific literature. For example, in the nutrition section, he recommends 6 meals a day to boost metabolism, when this has never been shown to be more effective than 3 meals a day. Furthermore, I'm suspicious of his claims that the color of a fruit or vegetable dictate its functions in the body. Overall, I think nutrition is the weakest section, but there are still certainly practicable and helpful tips. He also makes reference to some pseudoscience, such as when he talks about reflexology and its effects on movement and recovery. The body of the book is only 134 pages long, which is disappointingly short. I would have liked to see a more in depth, technical analysis of the mechanisms at work in the adaptations that his training drives, so the reader has more scope for customization. Smaller niggles: The table of contents has only 4 topics, but these are subdivided in the text itself, making reference a little bit more difficult. At least there is an index.

PROS:

• A lot of common sense advice that we athletes must often be reminded of


• useful recommendations for programming that integrates the different aspects of athleticism


• Sections focusing on recovery, nutrition, and mobility/flexibility, which are often neglected


• simple, concise

• Perhaps oversimplified, lacks reference to scientific literature. Could be more rigorous.


• Short, could be more detailed


• Could be better structured for reference

The title says it all, and it's certainly no exaggeration, this is an exhaustive and comprehensive guide to all things weightlifting. Greg breaks the Olympic lifts down into easy to understand progressions, and he is sure to detail every aspect of technical performance. Already, I've managed to improve my own technique by following some of his recommendations. Concise yet thorough, written in an engaging (and at times slightly humorous manner), this is an outstanding resource for athletes, and especially coaches, who wish to improve their understanding of Olympic weightlifting, or add a reliable method of speed-strength development to their training.

Pretty good summary of the essential practice on nutrition for mixed sports (neither pure strength/power nor endurance) athletes. Makes as good recommendations as you could expect from a text so broad. Also sticks with the practical pretty well, most things in the book are immediately applicable. My one quibble is the price, it is a very steep price for a book that essentially amounts to a dragged out presentation. The print quality isn't the best either, there's no revised edition and it's littered with typos. Would have a higher rating if it sold for, say, $20.

A good overview on the subject of non-linear periodization and how to implement it. I was brought to this book after researching a little bit about the ideas of Dr Zourdos' Daily Undulating Periodization, and I must admit that I'm fascinated by the idea. While there are no silver bullets in the game of strength acquisition, if there is such a thing as an optimal weight training routine (hint: there isn't) it would probably some combination of of Tuchscherer's autoregulation and Fleck/Kraemer's ideas on flexible non-linear periodization. Recommended reading for strength junkies.

A pretty harsh introduction to Haskell. Certainly takes a lot longer than 48 hours to complete. Doesn't do as much teaching as it should either. Needs updating. Otherwise, not the worst choice for people who want to build something instead of stale tutorials with no exercises (i.e. [b:Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! 6593810 Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! Miran Lipovača https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1294497489s/6593810.jpg 6787531])