Meb really is for mortals!
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Who doesn't love Meb?  After the 2017 NYC Marathon I was so happy to see Shalane take the wind, but sad knowing Meb was running his last competitive marathon.  Between Obama leaving and Meb taking a final bow this book had to be a part of my collection.  I like that Meb really give advice to mortals.  He acknowledges his true talent, but really passionately believes that all runners can reach their highest potential when putting in the work.  I'm even more inspired to run my next marathon trying out some of Meb's techniques.
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I know I'm biased on this as I'm part of the TAB organisation in the UK, but this really is my kind of business book!  Because each chapter stands alone it's easy to dip in and out of.  Because it was written by lots of people it's in a number of different styles which makes each chapter more interesting and it never repeats itself.  And because all the contributors are out there all day every day working with real businesses, all the stuff is practical and based on real world experience.  My personal favourite is chapter 5 by Malcolm Webster - who talks about the fact that if you're the smartest person in the room you're probably in the wrong room.  Despite his references to Liverpool Football Club (which as a life long Leeds United supporter could have been an issue...) the sentiment of his chapter really resonated with me - and reminded me that the biggest benefit I can bring to my business is to make sure I'm always surrounded by people a lot smarter than me!!
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OMG--I just got this thing yesterday and I am loving it already!  Amazon has been hawking the Kindle to me since November.  Everytime I opened the Amazon site (which I do several times a day as I am an avid customer of everything from books to household appliances) there it was, screaming "buy me, buy me!"  Well, last week I finally decided to give it a thorough check-out.  You see, I am a total bibliophile.  I read constantly.  Everything from religion and history, to novels, biographies, humor, and even cookbooks.  I read on my train trip to and from work; for the hour before lights out at night; on airplanes and throughout my vacations.  I am always schlepping books and magazines wherever I go; sometimes 4 or 5 in my backpack when I'm going on a 2-week vacation.  In addition, my apartment is overrun with books.  I have bookcases everywhere and despite periodically giving books away, I keep running out of space.  They're on my bedstand. On the coffee table.  On the floor.  Oy vey.  My husband is just as bad.  So, the idea of a device that would not only save space and backache, but many, many trees, started to look awfully attractive.  But was it comfortable and enjoyable?

I read many of the reviews and it seemed that those who had actually been using the device for a while really loved it.  So I bit the bullet and bought one.  Well, I got it yesterday evening and I am already deeply in love.  First, it worked beautifully right out of the box.  It was partially charged, so I was able to read the instructions immediately.  I charged it at my desk, and it took only an hour, not two.  The controls were pretty intuitive, but the instructions were very clear so I had no problem figuring the whole thing out.  Registration was quick and easy.  Then the real fun part -- connecting to the Kindle Store.  Oh, my -- this was just too easy.  I immediately found two recently released novels in my favorite genre (historical fiction) from authors whose works I have enjoyed immensely over the years.  I clicked on "buy" and in less than 1 minute they were sitting on my Kindle ready to read.  And for nearly 1/3 the cover price for a new release hardcover.  I then downloaded a sample chapter of another book in which I was interested and signed up for a sample Newsweek subscription, at the unbelievable price of $1.49 for a month.  It is scary how easy it is to buy content.  I will need to discipline myself not to be constantly spending money at the Kindle Store.

Then came the eating that was the proof of the pudding, so to speak.  I sat up in bed for 1/2 hour reading and found the device to be light and comfortable in my hands and easy to balance in front of me, unlike the gigantor history of ancient Rome that is sitting on my bedstand.  And then I read in the train this morning and found the experience so comfortable and easy on the eyes.  I love the adjustable print, I have no trouble with the speed of the page turns, and it is so lightweight in my tote bag.  My only quibbles (and these are quibbles), is that it is a little too easy to hit the next page button without meaning to and the cover is a little cumbersome to use while reading.  I found it was easiest to take the Kindle out of the cover to use and then slip it back in right in the tote for protection.

All in all, I just adore this thing and can't wait for my next vacation trip when I can carry multiple books with me all packed into this amazing little device.
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I am a freak who balances my checkbook every day via my online statement. After a million years my old calculator died. After reading about this honey I decided to give it a whirl. I am very very pleased. It is compact the keys are great for my stubby fingers and it actually adds and subtracts. What more could one want for the price? Try it, you'll like it
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Being a busy physician, I had little to no time to study for recertifying boards. I gave "Mometrix ABIM secrets - study guide" a shot. Thank goodness, I did!  It's a rapid fire, hit the high points, no fluff review. I did cross reference some material with the more detailed Med-Study all of us docs have heard of (mostly the i.d. and cardiology sections). I did a lot better than I thought!! Re-certified for 10 more years : )  THANKS MOMETRIX!!
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So thankful a friend recommended this book to me! For a few years I felt I was alone; no body could answer my questions about my moods, body, etc.  Pamela helped me make sense of it all (I am not through the book yet).  I look forward to finishing it and applying her 'plan'.  I especially love that she is a Christian, I feel I can trust  her.  She gives me reliable information that she has studied and seen the results I am looking for.  This is a breath of fresh air and a life preserver for someone that felt as if she were drowning in a sea of peri-menopause!  Now I can be more patient with myself and don't feel so out of control, I am filled with HOPE!
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I don't generally write a lot of reviews, but I am doing it now to help people get something that is very good.  I set up an old PC on my night stand, connected it by HDMI to my TV in my bedroom, and now, with this keyboard, I can surf while I am in bed.  Not only that, but I can play games, I downloaded bluestacks and can play android games, and also listen to Pandora!  Wow, I can play music, play solitare, and surf all in bed before I go to sleep.  My dad used to play cards and listen to Johnny Carson every night in bed.  I am now way better than that!!!  Thanks!
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Meb Faber has really made his niche accessible to me. This book is fairly simple and makes a strong case for global allocation and value-based metrics.
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My wife and I are very appreciative to Bill and EAS for the changes they have made in our bodies and lives! This book has really brought the habit of excercise and body building into persepctive for us and has motivated us  to maintain a much healther lifestyle that we previously had.
I see that  there is a lot of criticizm here for how "simple and basic" the  information seems to be in the book. I don't see this as a shortcoming of  the book at all! Bill is writing to the lowest common denominator of people  out there who need SOMETHING to get them off of the couch and into the gym.  This is not a book on how to take your "near-perfect" physique  and work off that last .001% of body fat. It is an entry level reader for  those who have a lot of misconceptions about working out or those who know  nothing at all. I agree with those comments that say so.
If you already  know a lot of this information because you read Muscle Media (MM) or have  entered a Body of Work Challenge...yeah...you most likely have what you  need. This book brings it all together in one format instead of having to  thumb through multiple isseus of MM or piecing together the bits and pieces  you have learned over the months.
Bill's philosophy and company(s) are  focused on makeing excercise and body building accessable to the COMMON  individual, not just the 'muscle head.'
Good Job Bill!
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When I was first called to the might of Lord K'aleth I was worried.  I've had a lot of trouble over the years keeping my weight down and trying to eat healthy.  It was just so hard to find food that I would enjoy while satisfying the 9 oaths and 15 obligations.  This book turned it all around.  I've started following His way and His truth in everything that goes into the many holes in my body, and I'm down 30 pounds since December!  The dance of unborn veal, in addition to saving you a ton at the meat market, adds a pretty good cardio burn to a nice casual dinner, and it makes cooking fun again.  I recommend this to anyone who wants to be one of the six hundred and six chosen by K'aleth to live forever in his grace and small intestine.  Delicious!
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I am a low thirties (potentially lifetime) bachelor and this vacuum has upped my housecleaning game majorly. I have been borrowing my neighbor's massive gradma's vacuum for the last 2 years because I have a medium sized 1-bedroom apartment and refuse to buy something that will take up a lot of space. This vacuum is powerful, compact, versatile, and does not require the replacement of anything in it for a LIFETIME. It does require some minor work to keep in tip-top shape but that is not a detriment for me at all because I hate buying things that require me to buy other things for it to work.

Now I won't feel so guilty when my mom comes to town and she dust checks every crevice of my apartment!
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As I read the Memory Bank, my thoughts return to my childhood.  I laugh, I cry and fondly remember those kinder, gentler days.  Jack Orth has captured all our pasts in this warm and wonderful tome.  And those of us at a certain age can appreciate the short chapters.  It is perfect for bathroom reading and I encourage everyone to make sure there is a copy of it in their bathroom.  If nothing else, it will keep those pesky guests in the bathroom and out of your hair for hours!  If you like Jean Shepard, you will love The Memory Bank.  I can't wait for the movie! Mr Orth - I salute you!
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"This book is helping me soo much! I have been working with a wonderful Metabolic Effect Trainer with lasting life time results as a person who from childhood have struggled with weight gone through times of working out long hours, was a runner for a while, but always yo yoed regaining weight after having 2 children. Had people tell me things when I was very fit that made me not want people to look at me. My trainer helped me mentally as well as phiscally, lowered dangerous coleestrol levels and high blood pressure. I am even further learning how to tap into my body's innate intellegence creating messeges that signal my body to burn fat instead of store fat. This book I am testing out what I am learning as I read and can't wait to see th results!"
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I'm a big fan of the ME Workout. No fancy dance moves - just hard work, rest, hard work, rest - RESULTS! But I eagerly awaited the ME Diet information so I could match my eating habits to my benefit for the exercise I was doing. But, reading a book - based on science? I had my doubts - I thought I would be asleep after page one. But I found myself entertained, found the book to be a "page turner", and the information was easy to digest. And what I also learned, just as with the workout being "No fancy dance moves"...the nutrition part really didn't have me doing any "Fancy cooking". This book is a must read for anyone looking to make a change in their bodies, their life, their health and to spend less time in the gym. The book is a guideline to keep for life!
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I've never thought about things so simply as they are stated in this book. I highly recommend it and to follow the simple instructions. I'm getting ready to read it for a 2nd time (which I NEVER do) and have been taking notes (which I NEVER do). I've purchased the easily obtainable items recommended for my specific needs and in less than 2 weeks, dropped 12 pounds all without changing a thing other than taking the supplements. I am thrilled that majority of the supplements (not inexpensive but worth it) are only temporary until my body starts producing enough of it's own.
It's a fun read, technical but easy to follow, scientificly based, just plain common sense that everyone with weight issues as well as multiple other health concerns should read.
Just WOW! I can't wait to see more positive results.
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Faking Balance is a fun, quick, and relatable read for any mother who has found herself wondering at least once every day why she seems to be failing at that mystical concept called Balance. There's the kids, their schedules, their lunches, their playdates and college applications...

Add in the significant others, the dishes, the laundry, the work (inside and/or outside the home), and trying to carve out the freaking time to de-stress with yoga and meditation - or vodka and brownies - which - ironically - causes more of the very pressure to balance it all that we are totally already faking! Lela's voice is true, crisp, and her writing is witty and real. I've never spoken to her on the phone, but I have a feeling that what I hear when we finally do meet in person will be exactly the voice I heard in my head while reading Faking Balance. And that, my friends, plays big on my What Makes An Author a Great Author list.

Thank you, Lela, for your story. I can't wait for more.
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Before reading this book I considered my life to be on task, but now I can see quite frankly that I was just kidding myself. Reading this book is like nothing I have ever experienced in my life.

When you read it you realize you are really reading the dream of the author and like the dream it seems to be difficult to recover or remember that dream, but in real life when something gets triggered inside me by my environment the information in the book appears and has replaced my old internal dialogue with fragments of the book.

Life for me is still confronting but now I seem to speedily shift from situation to situation with a fluid ease that I have not experienced before in my life. I am feeling very confident now because I have something to back me up that talks to me in a real voice. I found the hieroglyphs immensely useful in allowing me to see what is really occurring in front of me from moment to moment.

This is a magical book.