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	Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill : The... by Udo Erasmus - This in-depth look at the oil industry and the processes that turn healing fats into killing fats is unequaled. Learning about these processes is essential to understanding why we must make certain food choices to prevent and even reverse degenerative diseases including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. In "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill," Erasmus has far surpassed his original best-selling work, "Fats & Oils." From the way our bodies assimilate fats and oils to the politics of health, Erasmus shies away from nothing. There are essential fats and essential books - this is an essential book. Buy now.
	Optimum Sports Nutrition : Your... by Dr. Michael Colgan - this book when published in 1993 was "the book" for sports nutrition. Although it is somewhat outdated today it is still an excellent resource for dialing in your personal nutrition program with training and competition in mind. Buy now.
	The New Nutrition : Medicine for the... by Dr. Michael Colgan - Dr. Michael Colgan and the Colgan Institute are known internationally for their research on sports nutrition and on aging. While his 1993 text was focused on optimum nutrition for sport, this more up to date text is "the" book on optimum nutrition for health. Buy now.
	Serious Training for Endurance Athletes by Rob Sleamaker, Ray Browning (Contributor) - This is the updated second edition of Serious Training for Serious Athletes. An excellent place to start when developing a training program for any endurance sport. Buy now.
	Periodization Training for Sports by Tudor O. Bompa - A pioneer and world leader in the strength and conditioning field delivers a guide to help regulate work intensity for those looking to create peak strength and power. This book is a great resource for developing a strength training program that maximizes the results of your training throughou periodization. Buy now.
	Why Couldn't Michael Hit? by Dr. Harold Klawans - the author who told us why Toscanini fumbled and why Newton raved takes readers on a tour of the great brains of great athletes to show how both accomplishments and tragedy may be the result of some unusual neurons. We are all head cases at times. This is a cool book. Buy now.
	In Pursuit of Excellence by Terry Orlick - Updated second edition of a classic. Buy now.
	Better Training for Distance Runners by David E. Martin, Peter N. Coe (Contributor) - The second edition of Training for Distance Runners combines cutting-edge research, sound training principles, and proven program strategies to improve performance in events ranging from 800m to the marathon. This is a no nonsense text and highly recommended. Buy now.
	Smart Fats: How Dietary Fats and Oils... If you really want to get the low down on how dietary fats (or the lack of them) can affect, well, just about everything from intelligence to athletic performance to degenerative diseases and illnesses, this is the source. Written in a straightforward, easy to understand manner. Buy now.
	The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel - This is a practical and straight forward text if you are ready for the D.I.Y. approach to your training program. Recommended for the experienced cyclist or coach. Buy now.
	Can You Make a Living Doing That? : The... by Brad Kearns. If you are looking for something a little more adventurous and fun check out the "life and times" of one of my fellow former pro triathletes. Buy now
	The New Power Program: Protocols for... by Dr. Michael Colgan. The Power Program is the latest update of the training system used by the Colgan Institute to increase the power of athletes at all levels, from weekend warriors to Olympic medallists, in the whole alphabet of sport. Lots of good exercises along with photos and descriptions of each. Buy now.
	A Practical Approach to Strength Training by Matt Brzycki - The title says it all.... Buy now.
	Optimal Muscle Recovery by Edmund R. Burke, PhD - This is an easy to read up to date text that reviews the benefits of incorporating protein in a sports drink for maximum recovery as well as other dietary supplementation to enhance performance. You really can't go wrong with this one..Buy now.