Product Description
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Running is the most comprehensive and up-to-date running-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round running-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.

No other running book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book has been designed specially for runners to increase endurance, stamina, speed and strength. By following the programs contained in this book, you will no longer run out of gas before the race is over, but instead you will be able to sprint at record paces until the finish line.

Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!

As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. ... Read more

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Husband is Workout Fanatic
My husband has motivation to workout everyday and requested a book for Christmas that would help him get faster running and do the right kind of weights before a race and when he is not in the race mode and this book was an answer to his prayers because it has all the right formulas for what he was looking for.EXCELLENT BOOK!!!

New Edition is Way Better
I'm a multi sport athlete who trains all year round regardless of what sport I play. I bought a few of these Ultimate Guide to Weight Training books, and they definitely helped me train specifically for the different sports that I play. Then about a year later I received an email from amazon that there was a new edition out.These upgraded editions are even better than the originals, with more articles and a lot more sport-specific information. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who plays a lot of sports or wants to specifically focus on training for one sport in particular.

Very useful
After i finished reading this book, i put it in the front of my collection of running books.This is the most functional and practical book i have ever seen on strength training for runners.the tips on how to weight train for muscular endurance are priceless as i'm beginning to see with my longer distances and lower times.this book has earned my recommendation.

Exactly what I needed
After reading through this book, it is clear that it is just what I needed.While running, I usually begin to experience fatigue in my muscles as opposed to my lungs.This book has very good strategies and tips on how to improve muscular endurance- which is exactly what runners need.My leg muscles as well as my upper body muscles have become more durable and I'm able to last much longer without getting tired.The programs in the front of the book provide a tremendous starting point for my weight training.This is a guide, that I recommend to all runners. ... Read more

Amazon.com
As a young man, Jeff Galloway traveled the world and entered international running events, satiating his desire to compete and cultivating his love of the sport. He became the "running equivalent to a ski bum," and his book, Galloway's Book on Running, retains that laid-back feel while still managing to be an incredibly comprehensive source. Anecdotal and engaging, the book opens with an American running history and the Five Stages of a Runner, which sets a bar by which you can measure yourself and minimize "the pitfalls and maximize the gains of your running future." Galloway then describes how the three levels of training--base, hills, speed--are crucial to enhancing and improving performance. Reasonable mileage programs for specific race distances, such as "Less mileage for a faster 10K," address the many myths circulating about mileage requirements for injury-free and effective training programs. You'll also find such minutiae as the natural reactions of the human body when running in hot or cold weather and hints for a more comfortable run. Note this striking warning: "Men, please wear more than nylon tricot shorts if you value your future family production. Penile frostbite is no joke." Whoa! He also discusses the importance of hydration: "Many of the undesirable aspects of racing--poor performance, muscle soreness, even injury--are partially or wholly attributable to dehydration." And, for those curious about the physiological reasoning behind hitting the "wall" or the difference between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fiber, an entire chapter is committed to "Physiology--What Happens Inside When You Run." --Cate BickBook Description

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Love it
A friend at work recommended this book and I have already learned so much from it.It is just a terrific resource from a novice to a more advanced runner.highly recommended, an easy read.

Disappointing...
I was very disappointed with this book.The information was outdated and the section on women's running was inaccurate.

A great buy...
Great stuff -a workable, practical guide that will suit beginners and seasoned runners alike. A really worthwhile purchase and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their running experience and remain injury-free.

awesome book
Love Jeff Galloway's approach to training injury free.This book is great for all levels of running.I refer to it often.

Galloway's Book on Running
It's a very good book for beginners and advanced runners. It's easy to understand and friendly for reading. I'm so happy with this very complete running book.

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Run For Your Life

Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840 -- or so she believes. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother reveals a shocking secret -- it's actually 1996, and they are living in a reconstructed village that serves as a tourist site. In the world outside, medicine exists that can cure the dread disease, and Jessie's mother is sending her on a dangerous mission to bring back help.

But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

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A Gripping Suspense and a Fantastic Setting!
Running out of Time, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, makes this book Fantastic, because it has incredible suspense and has a fabulous setting. This book is historical fiction. The story is set in 1840 in Clifton, and in 1996.Jessie is the main character. Jessie is a thirteen year old girl and lives in Clifton Village in 1840 (so she thinks). She lives in a small town and goes to a school where all the kids go. She has been punished for doing normal things, for example, she was climbing a tree and saw a shining box up on a branch.Her dad punished her for being up there. Jessie's town has a sickness going around. People are going to die if some one didn't do any thing. One day Jessie's mom told her to go into the woods and meet her there. Jessie did it and saw her mother with some clothes. She didn't recognize the clothes ever before. The pants were blue, and the shirt had a smiley face on it. It was like nothing she has ever seen before in her life. The next thing she new, she was on an adventure to save the town she loved. That is all I should tell you about the story because I don't want to ruin it for you.

This book has a gripping suspense because you never know what's going to happen next. For example, you don't know if she is going to get caught or not.You always want to read the next chapter. For example, Jessie says, "terrible problems at Clifton Village." She then says, "and an evil man who's planning a murder." That is the ending of chapter twenty. The book dragged me in so much I read it in a week.Even though Jessie comes close to getting caught often, some how she gets around it.

This has an interesting setting because first it takes place in 1840, but then in 1996. For example, Jessie thinks she's been living in the 1800's for 13 years. Later on in the book, though, she finds out that she is actually living in 1996. She has to save her town from a sickness, because there are no modern day medicines at her town.

If you like mysteries and historical fiction then this is the book for you.

Running Out of Time Will Have You Racing to the Last Page
I loved this exciting young adult book about 14-year-old Jessie Keyser, whose life is changed irrevocably when she learns her frontier village is actually part of a living history museum.While she and her family wore homemade clothing, emptied chamber pots and rode in horse-drawn wagons, the world around them was watching tv, using electric lights and typing on computers.Jessie was never supposed to learn the truth, but her mother has to tell her when a diptheria epidemic hits the town.The museum's directors refuse to help the sick children, so Jessie must escape and find help in the terrifying world of 1996.What ensues is a thrilling adventure that will have you turning pages as fast as you can.

I gave it a 4 rating, because I thought there were some plot holes, but still, it was a great read.

Runto get this book
Running out of Time is one of the bests books I've read so far. It is the about a 13 year-old girl named Jessie who lives in the Clifton Village which makes all the kids believe it is the 1840 when it is really the 1940's. Her mom tells her it is 1940 and she needs to escape to find a cure for all the kids are at the edge of death. She goes through a lot twist and turns like all of the other books Margret Peterson Haddix writes.

running out of time
I thought it was a good book. At first you will probably think there actually in the 1840s, but its really 1996. The people in Cliton have to pretend that they are in the 1840s but only the adults know that it is 1996 because the kids dont get to know the secret until there old enough, but one kid finds out and she is sent on a mission to find modern medicen for dyptheria.

Time...
I rated this book 3 starbecuase ididnt really understandthe concept of this book, i dont really know why this book is called Running Out of "Time "? But other than that i liked this book quit well theres lots of excitmentint in this book amnd you never know whats going to happen next. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) crafted The Running Man early in his career, though after such mega-hits asCarrie andThe Shining.A bit of a departure from the supernatural horror that is most frequently associated with his work, the novel describes a science fiction dystopia where market capitalism and television game shows have spiraled out of control, and the separation between the haves and the have-nots has been formalized with separate currencies. King establishes characters quickly, creating sympathy in the first few pages for Ben Richards--whose 18-month-old baby girl is suffering from a horrible cough, perhaps pneumonia.Not able to afford medicine, Richards enters himself in the last-chance money-making scheme of the Free-Vee games. The games include Treadmill to Bucks, in which heart-attack prone contestants struggle to outlast a progressively demanding treadmill, or the accurately named Swim the Crocodiles.After a rigorous battery of physical and mental examinations, Richards is assigned "Elevator Six"--the path of a chosen few--that leads to The Running Man game.In this game, the stakes and the prizes are raised.Success means a life of luxury.Failure means death.Unfortunately, few ever win the game; in fact, as the producer tells Richards, in six years no one has survived.

The Running Man is a short book, tightly written to be read and enjoyed quickly.The future world it depicts is vividly captured with a few essential details. The action is also fast paced and, though the novel differs from much of King's other work, the sardonic social commentary reveals a pleasing glimmer of King's characteristically twisted sense of humor. --Patrick O'KelleyBook Description
The runaway bestseller about the ultimate reality show

The year is 2025. The Running Man is America's favorite television game show. Ben Richards is the program's latest contestant-and the Hunters' latest target in a rigged game of death... ... Read more

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Fast moving and scarily believable
Set after 2020, I think what makes this story scary is the public's obsession with reality television...and the more gruesome and self destroying the better. In the book the participant is manipulated by the media, making him appear how they want him to appear...even that is scarily realistic!
King had amazing foresight to see how mercenary society could become. Okay...so we're not quite so sadistic to watch a game show that hunts people down and kills them but it's not THAT far fetched to imagine a world that would.

Great to read a book with a likable character who we can root for and an ending that fits the story.

"Because You Watch It, We Won't Botch It"
Meet Ben Richards, one of the faceless millions who are supposed to keep their mouths shut, work hard in exploding conditions of filth, disease & pollution and enjoy a brief escape through the government-sponsored game shows, which may give some of those desperate enough a chance for brief fame, before they die chasing the huge payout for their efforts.

Richards washed out of a variety of menial jobs and has a wife & sick daughter to support, so he decides to take his chances at becoming a game show contestant. He is selected to be in The Running Man, where the riches are enormous for the winner; but not one person has survived to reap that glory.

Author Richard Bachman (Stephen King) takes the reader through the violent chase for survival by Richards and the pursuit by professional hunters, with every citizen a possible game show snitch. In this intense story, Richards may be welcomed into the government machine, if he is willing to sell his soul to those who wanted him dead.

The manuscript is not the same as the script of the film by the same name; this Richards is an anti-hero, who was created as much by society as he was through his boiling anger with the monstrous monolith of a government.

And the end proves that many people can try to run, but they cannot hide.

Forget the piece of crap film, this is the real version of the story.
I finished this book just today. It was my first Stephen King book that he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and I must say, it was very good. The movie is garbage that should be avoided. The plot of the novel was very well done and the detail had style. The ending was great. The reason I give it four stars instead of five is because of a couple disturbing moments in the last 4-5 pages before the ending. Other than that, it was good, and I recommend it to all Stephen King fans.

P.S. Until Blaze came out, this was the only one of the Bachman books that was worth reading. I am going to read Blaze and will review it when I get a chance.

Not Free SF Reader
A nasty dystopia that is definitely a little bit closer today.

A completely stratified society has the whole bread and circuses thing going, with all sorts of deadly reality tv type entertainments to keep people occupied.

A young man of the underclass has a very sick child, and in order to get money to make her well, decides to try and enter one of these game shows.

He ends up in the lethal Running Man game, that no-one has ever come out of alive, and has to find a way.

Solid book
For those who have only seen the movie, this book will not be what you expect.It seems that the producers of the film only wanted the bare concept about a life and death TV game show and then made up their own story from there.This Ben Richards is a volunteer who wants to earn enough money to pay for his daughter to get medical care.He is a fairly bitter man in a bleak world and the overall tone of the novel is largely pessimistic.

Regardless of the dark tone, this is still an entertaining book.Richards is not the most likable character, but the network executives and hunters are so odious that you can't help but root for the underdog.The story moves along fairly briskly and there is enough character development to make you care what happens to Ben and his helpers.This may not be one of King's best novels, but it makes for an entertaining read and I would recommend it on that level.

One word of warning, however.King has added an introduction in which he gives away the ending to the book.Why an experienced writer has done something so foolish is beyond me but the knowledge badly damaged my ability to read and enjoy the book.If you have not read Running Man before, I highly encourage you to skip the introduction until after you have read the story. ... Read more

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In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that "pendant off the ear of India, " Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. An inspired travel narrative and family memoir by an exceptional writer. ... Read more

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Irritating
Ondaatje seems to be trying too hard. The language is overly flowery and the plot is often lost beneath the mound of words. It does have a few good moments, some funny, some touching. But in general, I spent most of this book irritated by the grandois manner of the author, as if by writing in a vague and pretty-fied manner, his words will sound important and deep.
Maybe it's just me, but I find that vague does NOT equal meaningful.

Remembering Family
I read this book for a Canadian fiction class and really liked it.The language was so interesting and different from anything I had read before.It is a wonderful story about a wacky family. There are good times, bad times, funny stories, tragic stories, and just plain wacky events. It really makes you want to take a look into your own family and find out all of the "juicy" details.I really liked the book and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an interesting story.

hit and miss.
fans of michael ondaatje's poetry will no doubt like this book; however, do to the hit and miss nature of each chapter, i doubt that this book would win him many new fans. an impressionistic collage of place & family members, this book is closer to the ethic of poetry, forsaking narrative structure for short pieces that jump here and there to paint a family in an exotic place and time. plenty of good prose, but lots of the pieces are too random and are just not interesting. worthwhile, but not highly recommended.

Pictures of yesterday
Considering that this is in fact an autobiograpy, one can not judge it's contents. After all, you can not judge ones life, either you like it or not in a sense of discussing literature. But, what you can discuss is the manner in which that biography is written. Ondaatje present's life of his family trough generations who lived on Ceilon (Shri Lanka), in a series of random images, which are more like picture, than prose. Many times he stops to grasp certain individual and present his little history, his life, which than influenced the rest of the family in some perverse way. When reading this book, experienced reader will find such compositions that corresponds in that what crtics call 'modern', others will find interesting and compelling story, which never grows in boredom, with fluent narrative style that keeps ones eyes fixed on pages long after the lights went out.
Comparing the Ondaatje with other authors of the modern world,
Ondaatje lacks the one thing that he "must" have when presenting himself in a way he does. By focusing himself merely on a problems of his own, of a personal character in every (which, of course, includes this one)book, he voluntarily forgets that there is other life, other world going around him. When tending to write intelectual prose, one should, at least in one way, give some focus on that matter too.
But, when all this comes to conclusion, if you like (auto)biograhies - buy this one, if you don't, skip it. It's simple as that...

delicious
both the style and the subject of this novel are easy and enjoyable to absorb. mostly a memoir including some letters and poems. it has a great sense of humor and is full of passionate, and most importantly interesting accounts of the definatly NOT run of the mill family history Ondaatje has. ... Read more

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What is forever - Green Grass, Running Water
Thomas King captures Native Humor as an excellent tool for teaching, for sharing wisdom and as a means to cope when others cannot grasp the meaning of what Natives have to say. The humor of the book and its cyclic rather than linear paterns may be new to Non-Native readers. But, this is the richness and beauty of Native storytelling and liturature at its best.

Window on the Indian mind
This is an inventive, magical book for anyone who knows, or wishes to know, American Indian ways of seeing the world.Rather than ponderously attempting to explain the Indian mind, King simply puts it on display:storytelling, puckish humor, memory, quiet persistence and all.Through that Indian lens, the book examines the interactions of men and women, white and Indian attitudes, modern and traditional ways, Hollywood and real history.

It is understandable that those not familiar with Indians might find the book disjointed or hard to follow or less laugh-out-loud hilarious than it is.Much of my enjoyment came from seeing all my Mohican aunts, uncles and cousins -- and the Blackfeet who is married to one of them -- reflected in King's Blackfeet characters.

Nonetheless, for those who know -- or take the time to understand -- Indian ways of thinking, this is a simply wonderful book, a more polished companion to the delightful movie "Smoke Signals" and the Sherman Alexie short stories in "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" from which that film is drawn.

" In the Beginning , there was just the Water "
Thomas King with " Green Grass Running Water " takes us on a Journey of Spirit and Adventure. Witty , Engaging and Entertaining , this is a must read for those who enjoy Quirky Slice of Life stories. His words flow as if Carried on a Breeze. He plays with Indigenous Philosophy , Christianityand Creationism with Tongue in Cheek. This is a Simple and Sincere , Warm and Charming read that will Entertain and Enlighten.

If you like Talking Coyotes , Women who fall from the Sky , Virgin Births and more than I highly recommend this book. Throughout this Theatre of the Imagination Mr.King proves that he is an Engaging Literary Voice to be Respected and Treasured for Generations to come. In all Thomas Kings writings we are made to Smile and Think while being left with Hope for a Greater Tomorrow.

There is Common Sense Wisdom thoughout as we are Taken on a Journey where Dreams come Alive and the Heart of the Human Spirit is Tested. This is Truly a Delightful Book , Food for the Spiritual Seeker. Green Grass Running Water is an Inventive Interpretation of the Human Spirit. Thomas King is a Writer whose Voice is Unique and his books are Enlightening , Inspiring , Wise and Generous.

Green Grass Running Water is a Literary Tree of Life. To truly enjoy it you must Read Between the Leaves.

I have read this Story and now I will Live my Life differently.

Green Grass, Running Confusion
This was a very readable book.I liked the characters and their development, and the many sub-plots are woven together remarkably well.That being said, what is going one here?There are these four Indians with names from famous literary works, like Robinson Crusoe and Ishmael.What they smybolize or mean, I wasn't clever enough to pick up on.If you like a challenge, you can try to figure it out, but be warned.The Indians fit in with the book; the confusion stems from trying to divine their roles and their overall contribution to the book.With the multitude of characters, it's a little tricky keeping all of them straight, but once you've got them figured out, you'll find yourself wanting to read more and more to find out about them.One of the characters is said to have made three major mistakes in his life, and you'll want to read and read until you find out what they were.This is a highly enjoyable book if you can learn to let go of all the confusing aspects of it.

Interesting...
I found this novel aesthetically pleasing, well written and interestingly structured, as well as witty in places, but hardly hilarious as others here have suggested. Regarding the book seeming to be written by a female (with all the presumptions of enlightenment that that carries with it - in this text and in literati generally) due its satirical reworkings of phallocentric myths and legends, I would say that the first 'novel' in history by Cervantes did just that, so phallused author's have a decent tradition in that area; having said that, this comment made the course material of my literature course at university, so you can see how pervasive it is. I don't blame the book for its strident and parochial feminist/misandrist and postcolonial themes - there is almost a complete cultural saturation of it. The book works in very well with current literary theory and should be used by all like-minded people as a text to place new 'Portias' and 'Shylocks' in different racial/cultural groups - same sort of hatreds with different wrappings. It's a shame, because King's talents as a writer are very great, despite the ideolatry.
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So Far, only okay :(
Okay, so truth be told, I bought this book thinking I would get some "birdseye view" into the world of the Hells Angels and as I am about 3/4 of the way through it, I am coming up a little dissapointed.
Up until now, it's been an odd account of what seems like more ATF officials than the Hells Angels.
I do have to say, that it seems to be getting better now, but I really don't have much hope!!
And yes, there are several pages of photos in there ... sadly 98% of the faces are blurred, which I understand, but why put them in the book?? It makes no sense!
Anyway, I will update my review once I finish, but I have to say that I don't think that it's worth the money I paid for it, I should have waited until it had been out a while and bought someones used copy for $3.

FICTION
THEBIO OF THE AUTHOR SAY'S IT ALL. SHE'S AN LAWYER WHO WRITES CRIME FICTION AS A HOBBY.THIS BOOK IS A WASTE OF TIME,PAPER AND MONEY!!!

There's better out there
Up front, this book is written by one of the prosecuting attorneys and is very biased.
It is clear from the tone of this book that the author was completely unable to relate to the subject material. She expresses an utter disdain for the lifestyle and the women in it. I understand that the book was about a criminal investigation but there was no build or depth to the people involved in the stories. Women in biker culture were only depicted as drug addicted slaves. The fact that the best the ATF could do for undercover agents is a bunch of dudes in Arizona no less that couldn't even ride and had to trailer the bikes was ridiculous. I have no idea how they pulled that one off. I'm sure there was a lot more that went into this investigation that would have made the story better, but it probably couldn't be written about for legal reasons. Under and alone was a much better book. Sonny Barger's accounts and writings have a better ring of truth to them than this book.

Short on Details
This is an interseting story but the book lacks many details to keep the readers attention.I feel some more research should of been done to provide a more complete account of what really happened.Many of the details that are missing in the book are public record and were easily found be checking court records.

predictable
an easy read front to back, got through it in one day, I had already read much of the same story in other books and magazines ... Read more

Amazon.com
Earlier editions of O'Reilly's Running Linux served as central guides on installing, configuring, and using the OS. The third edition of this guide covers the kernel through version 2.2.1 and will prove especially useful to those with high technical aptitudes and a well-tested willingness to experiment with their computing environments.

The explanation of how to rebuild the kernel--a particularly daunting task for many--deserves special praise, as do the sections on configuring network links and servers. Users will find that the informative, prose-heavy style packs maximum information into this book's pages. For example, the purpose of a Linux element is described and then the reader is shown various ways of using it, complete with explicit statements of what you type and what you get in response. Back this book up with a good command reference (Linux in a Nutshell is solid), and you'll be well on your way to Linux mastery. --David Wall

Topics covered: KDE and Gnome windowing systems; Samba, file, and system management; shells; windowing systems and networking; installation on Alpha, PowerPC, Motorola 680x0, and Sparc boxes.Book Description
Linux is the most exciting development today in the UNIX world - and some would say in the world of PC-compatible.A complete, UNIX-compatible operating system developed by volunteers on the Internet, Linux is distributed freely in electronic form and for low cost from many vendors.Its software packages include the X Window System (X11R6); Emacs and TEX; a complete software development environment including C, C++, Perl, Tcl/Tk, and more; libraries, debuggers, multimedia support, scientific and database applications, and much more.Developed first on the PC, it has been ported to many other architectures, and even a POSIX-compliant version has been developed.

Running Linux explains everything you need to understand, install, and start using the Linux operating system.This book includes a comprehensive installation tutorial, complete information on system maintenance, tools for document development and programming, and guidelines for network web site administration.

New topics in the second edition include: * Printer configuration, management, and use * Configuration of network clients for NFS and NIS * Expanded information on configuring a wide range of hardware devices * Updated configuration information for the kernel and Xfree86 ... Read more

Customer Reviews (131)

Not helpful
The back of the book says "widely recognized in the linux community as the ultimate getting started and problem-solving book", "will provide expert advice when you need it" and "one of the ultimate linux manuals".I haven't yet had a problem that this book helped me solve.I understand that it can't and isn't meant to cover everything.But I was annoyed that it's "in case of an emergency" section basically said that users should have a rescue cd with enough tools to recover -- but not much on how to recover.Now, whenever I break something, my recovery is 1) check Running Linux and find nothing helpful, then 2) throw the book into a corner and search the web forpeople with similar problems.

A truly wonderful intro to Linux all around.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is new to Linux and attempting to figure their way around.It's not a great book for those who just want the how-do-I-do-this-without-having-to-understand-anything-under-the-covers approach.If you want that I would recommend going with a book like Spring Into Linux (Valade), which is much more of a get you up to speed as fast as possible without teaching you much.

I like so far how much detail this book gives you, though the reason I haven't given it 5 out of 5 is simply because I feel like it's lacking detail in some key areas (most notably so far for me would be its sparse offerings in the NFS section).However, the book itself does not claim to be exhaustive.In fact, it claims to be just the opposite and admits early on that its goal is only to give you enough information to be dangerous and then point you towards better maps if you so choose.That in itself is one of the reasons I like the book.They really do, for the most part, give you tremendous little intros to topics that help you understand not only how to do something, but also why you're doing it that way, why linux may have been designed in that way, etc. etc.

So, in short, great book for an in-depth intro to linux.However, if you're looking to spend your money for a book that treats any topic very in depth, I would recommend going with any of the other books in this series from O'Reilly, because this book was not designed for that.Good luck with Linux!

Excellent
I was in a urgent need of some fairly serious Linux bootcamp. This book worked, and this is how:

I hadn't had any significant Linux experience prior to buying this book. Sure, I knew a few basic UNIX commands, who doesn't?

After installing Ubuntu it became clear that I simply will have to spend too much time googling solutions for every problem. I went ahead and bought this book, read it cover to cover in about two days, and my fluentness in Linux administration/programming has increased dramatically. I still have to google some specifics (like Postfix/MySQL integration issues), but most of what I needed for my work, was in this fairly thin book.

Note that it is not focused on any particular distribution, and most of the tasks are explained with several major distros in mind. I kind of appreciated that also, since it only reassured my decision to go with a Debian-based Ubuntu.

Failed to answer a simple question
I haven't used Unix/Linux for about ten years. I know there is a command that will tell me how full the disk drives are. I tried to find the answer in this book. I looked up every possibility I could think of in the index (no entries for disk, or drive by the way--you need to look for "hard drive"), and waded through the section of filesystems with no luck.

When I found elsewhere that I was looking for the DU command. I looked that up. It's in the book but as a digression in a section explaining redirection on the command line. The related DF command is not mentioned at all, at least in the index.

These are basic commands that should be well referenced.

Not Extremely Helpful
I bought this book because I am switching from Windows to Linux on my home network.I thought it might be quicker to learn the ins and outs with the book vs. surfing from place-to-place on the web.My experience with the book is not that great--it never provides enough information on any subject to answer the question I have.I always have to resort to the internet for enough information to solve the problem of the day.It might be o-k for general Linux information, but it won't get you up and running as a system administrator on a home network. ... Read more

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A unique anthology of essays exploring the philosophical wisdom runners contemplate when out for a run. It features writings from some of America’s leading philosophers, including Martha Nussbaum, Charles Taliaferro, and J.P. Moreland.

• A first-of-its-kind collection of essays exploring those gems of philosophical wisdom runners contemplate when out for a run
  
• Topics considered include running and the philosophy of friendship; the freedom of the long distance runner; running as aesthetic experience, and “Could a Zombie Run a Marathon?”
  
• Contributing essayists include philosophers with athletic experience at the collegiate level, philosophers whose pasttime is running, and one philosopher who began running to test the ideas in his essay

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Fun, Challenging, Motivating
This is one of the best books in the whole philosophy and pop culture genre.

For philosophers, the essays feel like they come very naturally out of the topic. They are wide-ranging but all grounded in running--no stretches to get the philosophy in. It's as effortless as a comfortable pace can be.

For runners, there is an informative development of ideas that you've probably started to have in your own running, but haven't seen through this far.

Fun, challenging, motivating.

Table of Contents for Running and Philosophy
I am the editor of this book (hence the 5 stars!), and thought the table of contents would be helpful for those checking it out.

Foreword: Amby Burfoot (Executive Editor, Runner's World magazine, and 1968 Boston Marathon Champion)
Preface: Warming Up Before the Race
Acknowledgments
1. Long-Distance Running and the Will to Power: Raymond Angelo Belliotti (State University of New York at Fredonia)
2. Chasing Happiness Together: Running and the Philosophy of Friendship: Michael W. Austin (Eastern Kentucky University)
3. Running With the Seven Cs of Success: Gregory Bassham (King's College, Pennsylvania)
4. The Phenomenology of Becoming a Runner: J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Hartwick College)
5. In Praise of the Jogger: Raymond J. VanArragon (Bethel University)
6. Running Religiously: Jeffrey P. Fry (Ball State University)
7. Hash Runners and Hellenistic Philosophers: Richard DeWitt (Fairfield University)
8. What Motivates an Early Morning Runner: Kevin Kinghorn (Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford)
9. A Runner's Pain: Chris Kelly (University of Maryland)
10. Performance-Enhancement and the Pursuit of Excellence: William P. Kabasenche (Washington State University)
11. The Freedom of the Long-Distance Runner: Heather L. Reid (Morningside College)
12. Existential Running: Ross C. Reed (Rhodes College)
13. Can We Experience Significance on a Treadmill?: Douglas R. Hochstetler (Penn State University, Lehigh Valley)
14. Running in Place or Running in Its Proper Place: J. P. Moreland (Biola University)
15. The Running Life: Getting in Touch with Your Inner Hunter-Gatherer: Sharon Kaye (John Carroll University)
16. John Dewey and the Beautiful Stride: Running as Aesthetic Experience: Christopher Martin (Institute of Education, University of London)
17. Where the Dark Feelings Hold Sway: Running to Music: Martha C. Nussbaum (University of Chicago)
18. The Power of Passion on Heartbreak Hill: Michelle Maiese (Emmanuel College)
19. The Soul of the Runner: Charles Taliaferro and Rachel Traughber (St. Olaf College)
Index ... Read more

Book Description
Dr. Romanov's Pose Method Of Running brings his revolutionary ideas that changed the world of running to the professional athlete and amateur alike. In a very succinct and enjoyable manner, it teaches one to perform to the very best of his ability, using the Pose running technique. In ballet, or martial arts, one requires practice of technique. The same is true of running. Unless you are one of the lucky ones, like Haile Gebrselassie, Steve Prefontaine, or Michael Johnson, who were born with the perfect technique, you have to learn it. Until Dr Romanov's discovery there was no coherent theory on the subject. Running was practiced, but not taught as a skill. The Pose Method proposes to teach running as a skill with its own theory, concepts, and exercises.

Like any brilliant idea, the idea behind the Pose Method is simple. Every movement is built on an infinite number of poses, or positions, through which the body goes in space and time. In running, Dr. Romanov focuses on only one pose, which he calls the Running Pose. It is a whole body position, with vertically aligned shoulders, hips and ankles that creates an S-like shape of the body. The runner then changes the pose from one leg to the other allowing gravity to draw him forward. This creates forward movement, with the least energy cost, and the least effort. The end result is faster race times, easier running and no more injuries!

Many have been asking for this book and are awaiting it eagerly. USA and British Triathlon teams have been working with Dr. Romanov with great success. Scientific research on the Pose Method effects on runners was conducted at the USA Olympic Training Center (Colorado Springs) in 1997, at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL) in 1998-2001, at Sheffield Hallam University (Great Britain) in 2001, at Kubansky State University (Krasnodar, Russia) in 2002, and at Cape Town University (South Africa) in 2002 with Tim Noakes, author of the Lore Of Running, the runner,s bible. The results of the last research are very impressive. The load on knee joints is reduced 30%, the incidence of other injuries is drastically diminished. The method allows the athletes to run easier, faster, longer, and most significantly, injury free. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

Poorly written, of little use to me
I felt this book was poorly written.The author uses the first 130 pages explaining how he came up with his technique and trying to convince you that his technique is the best.Then spends only 10 confusing pages to explain how to actually use the pose technique to run.After that its pages and pages of drills and stretches to condition you to use the pose technique.I didn't find it useful at all. I don't doubt that the pose technique would be an improvement to my running.I just coldn't learn it from this book.Instead I went to Danny Dreyer's Chi Running.Essentially the same thing with a much better written text.Happy RunningTHB

Running Free
This book rescued an entire Summer's training for me.

I carried bad running injuries [pulled thigh, torn calf] for months that I couldn't shake off, and had all but abandoned a planned marathon. I couldn't go more than 2 miles.

I was recommended the book and read it cover to cover.It is clear to follow, and most important....IT WORKS.Run right and use the right muscles, run injury free!

2 days ago [just 14 days after getting the book] I cruised Philadelphia marathon at 8:30/mile.In fact, I ran the last 6 miles at 7:30 pace as I was confident then that I was going to make it.

Now I recommend this great book to everyone!I will never forget what it gave me.

Easier on my joints & muscles; simple technique
I'll never run with my old technique again.

Strike a Pose... and run better!
Okay, this review will be a little... different. I have a LOT of criticisms against this book, and I will mention them first.

CONs.

1. PRICE. I bet you're all complaining about this ridiculous price, and even after purchasing this book, I still cringe knowing how much I paid for it. Oh, sure, it's worth it (else I wouldn't have given it five stars), but it's just a book, for heaven's sake! I mean, the price is in the range of coffeetable collector-type hardcover books with great pictures. Perhaps the Pose people shouldn't self-publish -- maybe they should get a publisher so that this book will be more in the $14.95 range. Then again, going to a Pose clinic is tons more expensive, but still... it's a high price (and none of that usual "20% off from Amazon" type of discount, too!)

2. OVERLY VERBOSE. Some people say it's "chatty"... well, as chatty as an American can get with a Russian scientist (haha!, sorry, Dr. R!). Then again, Dr. Romanov IS a Russian SCIENTIST, and a running sports scientist at that. But this book is overly verbose. It's about 300 pages. If someone were to make a Cliff's Notes version, the handbook could be condensed to probably about 25 pages or so. But you didn't order a Cliff's Notes version. And yet, I think that a good condensation of this book (not a mere distillation of ideas), and if Dr. Romanov were American or a native English speaker/writer, I think this book could have been done in 200 pages or less. For instance, the first few chapters are trying to convince you that the Pose Method is THE best method of running. Hey, I already bought the book, so could we get on with the details?

But when I say overly verbose, if you think this review is already lengthy, try chatting it up with Dr. Romanov. Go to his website, and see his video segments there that expound on the little details -- and you'll see that even in his videos which are about 3 minutes, someone else could have probably done it in under 2 minutes. Is it because he's Russian and still translating in his head? Could be.

Overly verbose: there's just too much detail that sometimes it gets boring to read, that it detracts from the original idea. However, I'll take that anytime over lacking detail. It's just that it could have been more CONCISE, and still convey Dr. Romanov's ideas completely.

3. PICTURES. There are almost no PICTURES, but there are lots of ILLUSTRATIONS. This is a minor complaint, as the illustrations have a lot of detail and are anatomically correct, but, in this reviewer's opinion, more pictures could have been added (but I guess you could buy the companion DVD, but look at the price on that thing! ... that said, I'll probably order it anyway).

Okay, that was a lot of CONs. Now the PROs: Well, there's only one:

THIS BOOK TEACHES YOU HOW TO RUN CORRECTLY.

I am a firm believer in the Pose method. And guess what? What I spent buying this book, I save on SHOES!!! I now go for racing flats (normally half the price of those ultra-cushioning-structured-high tech shoes). It was a bit hard transitioning to the POSE method, and after my calves were in knots after just a few kilometers (heh! metric system, fellas, METRIC system! haha!), I thought "Man, this Pose method has to make my muscles re-learn how to run... OR, there must be something wrong with what I'm doing." True enough, it was the latter -- I was still pushing off (propulsive action) rather than just free-falling (confused about the terminology? get the book and you'll see what that's all about). I still have to master the Pose method, and running still gets my calves to ache (note to self: don't focus on the landing, focus on the pulling off the ground).

Do read the other reviews here. By and large, they have positive things to say about the Pose method, and this review has been overly verbose as it is (must be contagious). And yet, with this one PRO, it makes up for all the CONs, and this book gets the five stars it deserves.

Do note, my criticisms are not against the POSE method, but on the book (price, length, pics). Too bad there aren't any Pose clinics/seminars yet in my country!

So, here ends the review, and hope you found it useful. Despite the price, I urge everyone to get the book.

Running can be fun and fluid
I am a 40-something lifetime sports enthusiast, with an arthritic knee.I am very health conscious and work out several days per week.I limit my running to dirt paths, and do not compete.I have stayed abreast of new developments in performance training by various leading authors. I have participated in sports my whole life, both organized and recreational.I realized that despite all this participation in sports for decades, I had never received any formal instruction on running technique.I had also found that if I asked ten people about running form and footstrike, I'd get ten opinions, all a bit different.So I searched the web and landed on this book.The book teaches excellent form, and has exceptional agility and flexibilty drills.The drills really help with mastering the sensations of running with balance on the forefoot.My running has become more fluid, less painful, much faster and much more fun. Imagine running without pain ... and I have a tender knee! Anyone looking for a fast path to more enjoyable running should read this book. ... Read more

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"Competitive running gives your running life a focus. Competition measures progress. You set a goal and accomplish it." Bob Glover and Shelly-lynn Florence Glover, authors of The Competitive Runner's Handbook, know what they're talking about. Bob has run competitively for nearly 40 years, coached for 30 years, and completed more than 30 marathons, while Shelly-lynn has raced for more than 20 years and is an exercise physiologist with a master's degree from Columbia University. They've coauthored several books on running. Clocking in at over 600 pages, The Handbook covers basic training techniques, gives tips on speed training, and outlines regimens for specific races: short, 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon. There are also sections on motivation and the mental aspects of competitive running, proper running form, nutrition, dealing with illness and injury, and more. In addition, the book includes many helpful charts. Straightforward and authoritative, this is a comprehensive reference guide that's suited to runners of all levels. --Andy BoyntonBook Description
For both runners entering that first neighborhood race and elite marathoners, trainers Bob and Shelly-lynn Florence Glover's completely revised guide is the book on training to compete. A book that's already sold close to 200,000 copies, The Competitive Runner's Handbook will now offer all the latest information needed to design basic training programs; special workouts to increase strength, endurance, and power; schedules and worksheets to develop individual goals; and specifics on preparing for all kinds of races--with an emphasis on the 10K and the marathon.

Informed by their over thirty years of coaching experience, the Glovers give winning tips on alternative training, footwear and diet, and common injuries and illnesses, as well as sensible advice on balancing running with work and home life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (43)

Excellent Reference
This book has an extensive amount of information, race charts, pacing charts, training guides for runners of various levels and for various events (5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon). Special chapters on marathon recovery, mental aspects of running, racing strategy, and so on. I've had this book for over a year and find myself turning back to it again and again. Well organized and easy to flip through and find the information that I need (sometimes with the use of the very handy index).

Very thorough but a little dated
When I bought this book I was just starting to run longer distances and hadn't been in any races, so I wasn't the target audience. If you are like me. you'll be a little unsure what your 10K pace is, for example, because you may never have run one. But if you think you're going to be in races and care about your time, I would suggest that this book is worth buying and reading even if those are still in your future.

The book is also kind of old-fashioned, based on what I've picked up elsewhere. It focuses on total weekly mileage more than seems to be in fashion these days, for example, and that approach may not work for those like me who are getting into this at an older age (I'm 46). It also talks about calling race organizers on the phone rather than looking at the race's website, which seems kind of quaint in 2007.

What's really good about it is that it covers so much. It gave me a lot of good tips for little things to remember before my first race (the San Francisco Half Marathon). It gives guidance for many different lengths of races. It talks about injuries and other issues that may come up. It even talks about balancing running with the rest of your life.

With a good update this would be a 5 star book, and even as it is, it's well worth your time.

Wonderful book for a novice
I absolutely loved this book. After reading it I felt that I was far more prepared to both physically and mentally take on a marathon. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is starting to run and wants to get ready for any length of race.

Be aware that this is not a comprehensive guide, you should look elsewhere for information on nutrition or lifting. But if you are looking for a solid running guide, this is the right book for.

Great book for running any distance
This book is great. It has lots of details on training, physiology, diet, recovery, pacing, and everything else you can think of pertaining to running.The charts show you if you finished a race at one distance, how that translates into times for other distances, which is very helpful.This book doesn't give a bunch of feel-good you-can-do-it rah-rah, it gives detailed, specific information on how to run faster, how to run longer, how to run if undertrained, etc, etc. I highly recommend it.

Best book for compettive running
Very informative book w/ great programs for all races and all levels. ... Read more

Book Description
Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant — because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you’ll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant.

Even if you don’t know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant — and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it do better, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice of bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you’ll learn everything you need to know to succeed:

• Put your ideas on paper with a realistic business plan
• Attract investors to help get the business off the ground
• Be totally prepared for your grand opening
• Make sure your business is legal and above board
• Hire and train a great staff
• Develop a delicious menu

If you’re looking for a new career as a restaurateur, or you need new ideas for your struggling restaurant, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers expert advice in a fun, friendly format. Packed with practical advice and expert wisdom on every aspect of the food service business, this guide is all you need to get cooking. ... Read more

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Thinking of starting a restaurant? Buy this book.
When my wife and I decided three months ago to open our own restaurant, this book was our very first purchase. If you're thinking of opening one, it should be yours, too.

"Running A Restaurant For Dummies" is packed with useful tips on starting and running a restaurant: things like choosing your "concept", creating a menu, selecting the right staff and building a loyal clientelle. It's an easy read, with everything broken down into easily digested chunks and plenty of funny anecdotes along the way. The authors do a good job of getting across the glamour and the drudgery of the restaurant business, and most important, they get across the message that the restaurant business is just that, a business. Cashflow, inventory, marketing, hiring and firing -- take it from me, you'll spend at least as much time worrying about this stuff as you will about the food.

I must have bought a dozen books on the restaurant business before we opened. This was the only one I read cover to cover. Five weeks after opening, we're doing great business and getting great reviews. We regularly have to turn people away on Friday and Saturday nights. At least part of that success we owe to this book. Thinking of starting a restaurant? Buy this book. It's the best fifteen bucks you'll ever invest.

What Are You Thinking!!!
I realize this is a great book. But it is all lies!!! If you truly believe that owning or working in a restaurant is fun..... Wow please think of another profession. And if you ever worked for Mike Garvey.... God Help You!!!! The man is the anti-christ

Incredibly Detailed
Pleasant surprise!I was expecting a simplistic high level view of the restaurant business. Instead, this book proved to be incredibly thorough and detailed. It provides a step by step guideline necessary for planning before establishing your own restaurant. It covers everything from calculating costs, profit margins to necessary licenses. It forces you to think of so many details that you never realized you had to account for.

muy util e ilustrativo
si te quieres dar una buena idea de como funciona un restaurant antes de comenzar, y cometer muchos errores, lee este libro.

Provided Just The Answers I Wanted
It looks like it would really be fun to own a restaurant. You get to meet a lot of interesting people, the work can't be that hard, it looks pretty profitable.

Then I got this book. Reading the For Dummies Cheat Sheet at the beginning I see a few points required for the successful restaurateur:

Ability to hold (or hold off) liquor - Yup! One of my favorite restaurants was owned by a fellow that spent his time on the wrong side of the bar with a never empty drink in front of him. The restaurant failed.

Presence - Yup! Most of the restaurants I go to have the owner there whenever I come by (or else he's running an errand and will be right back); and this is in the morning or late at night.

Then there's location, competition, employees, taxes, health, fire and gosh knows what other inspections.

I read the book. Honestly, I read the whole thing. I made a clear decision, I'm NOT opening a restaurant. The real deciding factor was the last chapter - 'Ten (Or So) True Restaurante Stories That You Just Couldn't Make Up.' I'm going to stay on the customer side of the bar and just watch the antics of the owner. ... Read more

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Himself an inspiration to millions through his motivational speeches and bestselling books, John C. Maxwell reaches out to the leading icons of the Old Testament for the life and leadership lessons conveyed in his thought-provoking albeit slim Running with the Giants. Maxwell, author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and a half-dozen other books on the topic, writes here that biblical personalities like Abraham, Joseph, and Moses can provide us with the real "inspiration, wisdom, and empowerment" we need to lead. For example, Maxwell explains, Noah's actions teach us that "one person can make a difference"; he then fleshes out relevant maxims like "Don't be afraid to stand out in a crowd" and "Don't be afraid to do something for the first time" to bring this concept into the 21st century. Likewise, the servant girl from the book of Kings shows us how "one small act can make a big difference," but for it to happen today one must be confident and credible and "speak to people's needs." Those committed to the sources from which Maxwell draws will particularly appreciate his take on the lessons they impart, as well as his athletically inspired theme and contemporary presentation. --Howard RothmanBook Description
Himself an inspiration to millions through his motivational speeches and bestselling books, John C. Maxwell reaches out to the leading icons of the Old Testament for the life and leadership lessons conveyed in his thought-provoking albeit slim Running with the Giants. Maxwell, author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and a half-dozen other books on the topic, writes here that biblical personalities like Abraham, Joseph, and Moses can provide us with the real "inspiration, wisdom, and empowerment" we need to lead. For example, Maxwell explains, Noah's actions teach us that "one person can make a difference"; he then fleshes out relevant maxims like "Don't be afraid to stand out in a crowd" and "Don't be afraid to do something for the first time" to bring this concept into the 21st century. Likewise, the servant girl from the book of Kings shows us how "one small act can make a big difference," but for it to happen today one must be confident and credible and "speak to people's needs." Those committed to the sources from which Maxwell draws will particularly appreciate his take on the lessons they impart, as well as his athletically inspired theme and contemporary presentation. --Howard Rothman ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Not what expected from John - SMPsolutions.com
I am a big fan of John C Maxwell so I was disappointed with this book. My expectations was of powerful leadership lessons and a relation to the bible. The was mainly like reading the bible which I already have one.

Running with the Giants: What the Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership
This book was used as a team building tool for our group during our annual training.Each lady was given the book "Running with the Giants: What the Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership" by John C. Maxwell, two characters were randomly assigned to each board member and then they were asked to do a small presentation about the characters.I highly recommend this training to Christian centered organizations as it not only teached the board members certain lessons from the Old Testament Giants but it also helped the board to bond as they shared experiences from their own lives.This is the type of training that groups need to be able to team build as an organization.

Tidbits of Giants
I like that I was able to read this book fairly quickly, though it does have a bunch of powerful things that spoke to me.

The giants in the Bible John C Maxwell talks about are:
Noah
Esther
Joseph (he's my favorite)
Moses
Rebekah
Abraham
Nehemiah
The Servant Girl
David
Jonathan

There are more giants than this in the Bible, but I like how they each contributed something different to God's kingdom.

At the end of each section there is a time for reflecting upon your own life with regards to the passage read and to the Bible giant's life.

The book is written in such a way that it's like it's talking to YOU.Very personal.

"You can't stay the same and learn at the same time."
Buy this book on tape; it is only 90 minutes long, perfect for your commute to work.The questions for personal reflection after each section will be missing but if you like the audio then spend a few extra bucks and pick up the paperback for the questions if you think you are missing out.
This Maxwell book talks about finishing a marathon in a stadium with a crowd cheering you on.I have actually seen something like this at the Atlanta Olympics back in 1996 when the final runner was more than a lap behind and the race was all but over.The crowd cheered the loudest not for the winners but for this last lone runner.At each turn the crowd acknowledged the talent that got him there even if in comparison it wasn't enough to get him the gold.I don't think there was a dry eye in the stadium.Maxwell takes this type of encouragement a step further and brings 10 Biblical Giants down from the crowd one by one to help the racer (you).They are: Noah, Esther, an unnamed servant girl, Joseph, Moses, Rebekah, Abraham, Nehemiah, Jonathan, and David.Each has a powerful lesson to share with you.Don't pass this opportunity up.If you have ever thought to yourself it would be nice to have a mentor to help me along the way - Then this book is for you!
After completing this book you will come to realize that the real power of this book is not in its length it is in the way it will make you think and feel about your life and its purpose.

Become "an apple seed planter" like John talks about.

Very thought-provoking book!
John Maxwell's THINKING FOR A CHANGE was one of the best books I read last year . . . so when I saw RUNNING WITH THE GIANTS, another title from this NEW YORK TIMES best selling author and motivational teacher, I scooped it up eagerly.

The premise certainly caught my attention . . . Maxwell imagines that he is running with various Old Testament heroes, and he presents the advice that he receives from each one.

For example, he urges you to think about Noah for when you wonder if your life really counts . . . to think about Esther for when you are uncertain about your future . . . and to think about Joseph for when your life isn't turning out the way you planned . . . Moses, Rebekah, Abraham, David, and Jonathan are among the others who also appear in this short (136 pages) in but thought-provoking work.

I particularly enjoyed the questions for personal reflection after each section, such as this one:

What helps you to do the right thing when those around you are doing wrong?

In addition, Maxwell presented a prayer from each Biblical character . . . this one, entitled "Jonathan's Prayer for Us," caught my attention:

Sovereign Master and King,

Please empower my friends to see the big picture so they may know their place and be glad to be a part of something great, cultivate the right attitude toward the potential and success of others, and possess a servant's heart that receives great joy in adding value to leaders.

Amen

There were several other memorable passages; among them:

[writing about Moses]
Soon we are running our lap together. For a while, we simply travel side-by-side, waiting to hear what he says. Finally, Moses, the man who spoke with God face-to-face as one would to a friend, says, "live in the faith zone, not the safe zone."

As we continue running, Moses seems to consider what he wants to tell us. Finally he says, "Each person's life story is written in risks--the ones taken and the ones avoided. Look at my life. Do you think you would know my story if I hadn't stepped out of the safe zone? Would I even be talking to you right now if I hadn't entered the faith zone?" His gaze is fixed on us. It is intense.

"The greatest moment in my walk with God came at the burning bush," Moses continues. "The decision I made there that day wrote the next forty years of my life story. It is a decision that brought daily encounters with the living God! But in the moment of decision, it was not easy
to make."

[writing about Rebekah]
Rebekah went the extra mile. Her generosity stands in stark contrast to the prevailing attitudes today. Rebekah seemed to be saying, I'll do what you asked me to do, then I'm going to do something more. In contrast, many people today seem to be thinking, I'm going to do the least that is expected of me, and I'm going to try to get the most out of it. Sadly, this underlying spirit has even crept into the lives and thoughts of many people of faith. Few individuals desire to do
more than they must. Everywhere you look you see and attitude of minimum effort for maximum payment.

[writing about Jonathan]
"Only when you see what is important will you be willing to do the seemingly unimportant. I did not serve David because I lacked potential. I served him because he had greater potential. As I
look back on my life, my greatest joy was helping David succeed to the throne. Remember, it takes a lot of king-makers to make a king!"
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As good a primer as Running is, it takes a few moments to turn the sense of loss attending author Flo-Jo's premature death into one of celebration of her accomplishments. Running's triumphant cover and 16-page full-color photographic homage to one of track and field's most spectacular presences serve as bridges over this emotional gap, but, ultimately, it's Flo-Jo's own contagious passion and eagerness to share what she knows that kick this comprehensive, energetic, and entertaining guide into a truly fitting tribute.

Like a good coach, Flo-Jo works to inspire and never condescends; she helps you get started, spurs you on, and then sends you huffing and puffing on your way. She explains running's physiological and emotional benefits in detail (and those of walking, too, if you're so disposed); introduces you to shoes and equipment; and stresses the importance of safety and road etiquette, good nutrition, stretching, warming up and cooling down, and, most of all, making sure that regardless of your health or age to check first with a doctor before beginning any serious running program. With the basics in step, she shoots you into the fast lane with advanced training tips, injury maintenance and prevention advice, and racing suggestions (how to find, prepare for, and run them), from local 5Ks on flat courses to demanding international-scale marathons.

In the For Dummies tradition, she ends with a series of top 10 lists. Two of them, taken together, nicely capture the essence of Flo-Jo as hard-nosed competitor and elegant personality: More Than Ten Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Edge and Ten Beautiful Races. For Flo-Jo, victory and aesthetics were just two legs of the same race. --Jeff SilvermanBook Description
Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you’re a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to:

• Lose weight
• Decrease blood pressure
• Live longer
• Relieve stress
• Boost creativity
• Find a fun way to exercise

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