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Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
By Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Dobbins
The ultimate book on bodybuilding by one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time and the best selling author of three previous bodybuilding books; covers diet, training, and a history of the sport. Over 850 photographs. I don't think you can really call yourself a bodybuilder until you own a copy of this "owners manual" by the ultimate bodybuilder of all time.

The Warrior Athlete: Body, Mind & Spirit
By Dan Millman

Way of the Peaceful Warrior
20th Anniversary Edition: A Book That Changes Lives
By Dan Millman
This NEW edition of one of the awesome and inpirational books I have ever read. It's a story based on the true story of Dan Millman, a world class champion gymnastic, who had "it" all. Strong, young, a bit too confident, and yet still did not know what missing from his life, until he runs into an old gas station attendent named "Socrates", and has a life changing accident. He learns about life, not through just being an athlete, but by realizing how much we miss in life by simply not being in the "moment". I can't say enough about any of Dan's books, I've used his books over and over again not only in my competitive life, but spiritual and mental growth as well.

Collected from the archives of DC Comics, Wonder Woman: The Ultimate Guide to the Amazon Princess details the amazing exploits, incredible adversaries, and magical weapons of the greatest comic book heroine. It's full of original comic book images and a timeline charting Wonder Woman's entire career, beautifully illustrated book will delight fans of all ages-and win over many new ones.

Bill Dobbins is a photographer, writer, and video director. His artistic photographs, especially nudes, first appeared in Joe Weider's Flex Magazine, the world's leading bodybuilding publication. His work has also been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, including this year's "Picturing The Modern Amazon" exhibition at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York. In 1995, Dobbins published The Women: Photographs of the Top Female Bodybuilders (Artisan, NY); he has also written a number of books on bodybuilding training and nutrition and has collaborated with Arnold Schwarzenegger on three books.

Physique: An Intimate Portrait of the Female Physiques Athlete
By Paul Goode
Paul Goode is a photographer and friend of mine who has taken fitness competitors, models, athletes and portrays them in a nice format. The book is shot in the grainy black and white style characteristic of Pauls' style, and there is one photograph that is of particular interest which can be found on Page 55.

Hard Bodies
By Gladys Portuguese, Joyce L. Verdal
This book was my one of the main inspirations behind my quest for muscles. Gladys was a very prominent and one of the most beautiful bodybuilders when the Ms. Olympia was still in it's infancy. Today her physique could be considered like those more of today's fitness competitors then of some the professional bodybuilders that are recognized today. Shows exercises with free weights and machines, and outlines programs for a magical physique. I think this book was my trusty guide to lifting for the first year of my earnest lifting.

Woman's Book of Strength
By Karen Andes
Strength is as much an emotional and psychological quality as it is physical. This meld of mind and body is the foundation upon which this intelligent guide to sensible bodybuilding and overall fitness for women is built. Karen spends am time on such factors as nutrition, overcoming fear, and achieving a balance between hard-core workouts and relaxation techniques. An excellent book by a woman, for women.

TRAINING, ABS, AND HOW TO NOT DIET

Body for Life : 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Fitness Forever
By Bill Phillips, Michael D'Ors

Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade show: many of the most loyal and enthusiastic readers he had were totally out of shape.

Awesome Abs : The Gut Busting Selection for Men & Women
By Paul Chek

Abs of Steel : Flatter, Firmer Abs in Just Four Weeks
By Leisa Hart, Liz Neporent

The Glucose Revolution : The Authoritative Guide to the Glycemic Index- By Jennie Brand Miller, Thomas M.S Wolever M.D. Ph.D., Stephen Colagiuri M. D., Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell
Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, such as bread and potatoes, are quickly digested and released into the bloodstream as glucose. They provide an immediate energy boost, but aren't filling enough to sustain you till your next meal. Carbs with a low glycemic index, such as rolled oats and pasta, slowly release glucose into the bloodstream, are more satisfying, and better help to control hunger.

FETISH AND THE CORSET

Fetish Fashion: Undressing the Corset
By Larry Utley, Autumn Carey-Adamme (introduction)
Larry is the photographer who has done many of the images you see on my site. I had the opportunity to also be photographed for his latest book. Larry 's work is a treat for the eyes and minds of all readers. Come explore the "hidden world" of the corset and its magical ability to reveal and conceal. I can't recommend this book enough. His work is amazing!