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negz
2008-10-01, 16:26
I couldn't think of a better topic title.

We all come from different walks of life; different interests and hobbies, different career paths, and different points of view.

ITT, we provide links to printed resources that might lead and/or help others. So, think about your interests, whatever they maybe and recommend reading from the subjects.

Lets try to keep the material purely informational. Unless you think there is something that can't be found in any other book but might be useful in real life, avoid fiction writings. Also the more practical and understandable the info, the better. Example: a 500 page publication about the function and development of the maxillary third molar of humans from 12000 BC to present age doesn't help the laymen very much. A good starter book on introduction to quantum physics might. In the end, use your best judgement.

Kinda like "the knowledge thread" from IFIOTW but in book form.

Also, try to provide links to publishers if you think the book might be hard to find at a book store.

I'll start.

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Starting Strength (Rippetoe/Kilgore)
* http://www.aasgaardco.com/store/store.php?crn=199&rn=312&action=show_detail
* Bar-none, the best book for beginners strength training. Has excellent descriptions for the squat, bench press, deadlift, press, and power clean along with detailed info on various assistance exercises.

SAS Survival Guide (John Wiseman)
* A good sized thread about it here. (https://www.totse.com/community/showthread.php?t=2157872)
* A ToC here. (https://www.totse.com/community/showpost.php?p=10454540&postcount=8)

Vagabonding (Rolf Potts)
* http://www.vagabonding.net/
* Awesome guide for long-term, quit-your-job, leave-the-past kind of travel. My initial motivation to start planning a round-the-world trip.

The Goldilocks Enigma: Why is the Universe Just Right for Life (Paul Davies)
* Originally published in hardcover as The Cosmic Jackpot.
* This one I just started reading yesterday.
* Basically a run down and questioning of such a "fine-tuned" universe with a little bit of philosophy thrown in.

kenton
2008-10-01, 21:37
You may want to list your reasoning or motivation for getting into a topic or book that you suggest:

I'm interested in psychology and different ways of operating the mind for different results.

A proven therapy for changing your personality/life:
*A guide to rational living by Albert Ellis and Robert Harper (http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Rational-Living-Albert-Ellis/dp/0879800429)

An interesting approach to the use of autosuggestion in achievement:
*Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon hill. (http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/0449214923) (inb4debate)

"New age" approach to spirituality with elements of Taoism and Buddhism, focuses on living with your ego switched "off":
* The Power of Now, Eckheart Tolle (http://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577311523)

Biological ways of running the mind:
* JoePedo's DLPA Thread (http://www.totse.com/community/showthread.php?t=2101411&highlight=dlpa)

****I want to know more about this, I'm looking for books on neuroanatomy and molecular neurobiology :) any recommendations...?

Any recommendations on the topic?

Kleenex
2008-10-02, 21:44
Good thread...

For anybody starting lifting but is unsure on what to eat before/after doing it...
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto

negz
2008-10-03, 17:42
Behavior Modification: What it is and How to do it
* http://www.amazon.com/Behavior-Modification-What-How-7th/dp/0130995843
* A good overview of behavior modification techniques. I even applied a couple.
* Best thing about it is that it's not written like a medical publication. The text is easy to understand with definitions throughout.

The Warrior Diet
* http://warriordiet.com/
* A different take on when to eat.
* Once again, I've read the book (in PDF form ;)) and tried out the 20 hour undereating, 4 hour overeating schedule and it worked out pretty well. It's good if you want to loose weight but it's hard to gain weight on it.

lan_rogers_book
2008-10-07, 13:33
Blender 3D: Noob to Pro
*http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro
*A great (if a little sloppy) text on the 3D design program "Blender"
*I really got into the whole 3D design thing when making meshes for video games, Blender is free and has a relatively easy learning curve (for 3D applications)

negz
2008-10-07, 17:03
The Tao of Pooh / The Te of Piglet (Benjamin Hoff)
* I'm still in the middle of the first one but these are good attempts are explanation of Tao Te Ching, and the concept of Tao in general, to Westerners (more or less). It's not a translation but an interpretation of the text. Still an interpretation none the less.
* Here's a list to shit load of different translations online: http://www.religiousworlds.com/taoism/ttc-list.html