If you like to have fun, then this is the book for you! And where can you have this kind of fun that you can just wash off. With "Magical Creatures: Glitter Tattoos" you can explore the mystical world of fantacy from any place your heart desires. Put on a tattoo or two and sail off into the mystic!!!

The University of Pittsburgh Press has sponsored one of the best poetry series of recent decades, and this volume offers concentrated delight.

I first met Rob Sleamaker 10 years ago as a member of the U.S. Triathlon Team. At the time, I was training for ultra-marathon events (double Ironmans, etc.) and trying to creatively build massive endurance capacity without destroying my body. Rob helped me to shape a balanced year-round approach that allowed me to use my hard workouts productively and ensured that I was also doing the right amount of "base" work.

Make no mistake, the plan I used was not for the casual athlete - it involved 5-6 hours/day of training at times and every day was planned almost a year in advance. But if you can use this book to shape a program that fits your needs, but that is based on Rob's principles, you will be a happy, balanced and very fit athlete whatever your degree of committment.

By the way, the attitude that Rob taught me to approach training with has helped me in my post-triathlon life, as well.

THis book is designed for SERIOUS athletes who want to get the most from their training without wasting time.
SERIOUS is an acronym for Speed, Endurance, Racing, Intervals, Overdistance, Uphill, and Strength. Each componemt is examined and explained. When combined they produce a well-rounded training program, focusing on time.
By using time, a person won't spend 1 hour training when 30 minutes will do. By using different components, a person receives a better overall fitness program while preventing burnout and lessening the chance for injury.
It sems strange to train for 15 minutes then stop but the intensity is greater so it balances out. I enjoy the long slow runs and rides. The time is great for clearing my mind and enjoying the scenery.
Setting up the initial program takes some time and tinkering, but well worth it for everyone who does multi-sport activities.

After reading several other books on triathlons and trying to start some training programs, I was beginning to get discouraged. I couldn't find a program I liked, so I wouldn't stick with it. SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes proved to be the solution I needed. This book will let you form a training plan that gives you specific times and goals for each workout. Having those numbers in mind will help you make it through that last interval, last mile or last lap. Good luck and train hard!

While this is a vast improvement over previous Teach Yourself French editions, it's still not the best. If you are not sure you will stick with it, it's great because it's relatively cheap. The Pimsleur courses are the best, but very very expensive. If you don't want to spend too much, this is probably one of the best options for learning French.

Ever read the Chamber of Commerce description of a town only to find upon visiting it that no such place exists. Beware, these guys either have low standards or Governor Whitman has hired them to write this book. I included their advice in two day trips I took with my wife, and was embarassed to have driven out of my way to see sights most peoople would pass by. I advise you use the book to fill in the possible dull moments, but don't base a total trip around their suggestions.

We've used both editions of this wonderful book endlessly. It's a great blend of the off-beat to standard places to visit. Nothing is overlooked, from outlet malls to antique stalls. The bed and breakfast recommendations are faultless. The food sites range from gourmet to subs. We've had a ball investigating the off-the-beaten-track museums and other tourist attractions the authors recommend. Included, just to spice up the reading, are local legends and profiles of the towns and local celebrities. A guaranteed good time -- even if you pass on actual travel and just read the book!