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Matt Garstka: Polyrhythmic Prophet invites you behind the kit with one of today’s most adventurous drummers. Raised in a household steeped in fusion and classic rock, Matt absorbed complex grooves before he could even read music. From his first Ludwig kit in Westfield Massachusetts to the halls of Berklee College of Music, his journey is proof that curiosity and discipline can reshape what we think is possible on the drum set. Inside you’ll explore the rhythms that forged his style. Discover how gospel’s dynamic pulse met jazz’s conversational phrasing in his playing. Trace his ...

Chad Smith: Funk’s Relentless Groove is the definitive, full-length biography of Chad Smith—the powerhouse drummer behind the Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the most influential and unpredictable bands in modern music. Written in vivid narrative style, this book goes far beyond the liner notes to tell the untamed story of a musician whose rhythm reshaped the sound of rock, funk, and everything in between. From his earliest days growing up in the working-class neighborhoods of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Chad Smith displayed an obsession with groove that couldn’t be taught—only chased. ...

Unlock the most overlooked variable in elite performance: recovery. Recovery Revolution: Post Workout Nutrition Hacks reveals the science-based strategies used by professional bodybuilders, strength athletes, and sports nutritionists to rebuild faster, train harder, and stay anabolic longer. This isn’t a beginner’s guide. It’s a clinical-grade blueprint for serious athletes who demand precision. Inside, you’ll learn how to time macronutrients for maximum muscle protein synthesis, deploy micro-nutritional tools that speed cellular repair, and stack supplements with bioavailability-...

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer Rules for Parents is a comprehensive guide for new soccer parents, providing essential information and advice to help navigate their child's soccer journey. It starts with an introduction to the basics of soccer, such as the rules, the field layout, and the objective of the game. It then delves into the role of the parent, emphasizing the importance of support and guidance for the young player. It highlights the significant role parents play in developing not only the soccer skills of their children but also life skills like teamwork, perseverance, ...

Soccer Coaching: Mastering The Field: The 4-2-3-1 Formation is your tactical compass in the thrilling world of football, providing deep insights into one of the game's most popular and versatile formations. Whether you're a coach, a player, or an ardent football enthusiast, this comprehensive guide offers a strategic road map to navigate the intricacies of the 4-2-3-1 formation. In the beginning, you'll explore the essential elements of the 4-2-3-1, appreciating its beautiful symmetry and the unique roles each position plays. Discover how this formation provides a delicate balance between ...

Elevate your meals and health by embracing the colorful spectrum of nature's offerings. Dive into the nutritional and flavorful benefits of diverse foods, understanding how every hue—from vibrant reds to calming blues—provides unique nutrients essential for well-being. This guide is more than just a dietary roadmap; it's a journey through the rich tapestry of nature's bounty, ensuring each meal is a sensory delight and a step towards optimal health. Discover the joy of a rainbow approach to eating and transform your plate into a vibrant, nutrient-packed masterpiece.

Born in 1993 in Peoria, Arizona, Luke Holland taught himself to drum on tabletops long before he touched his first kit. By eighth grade he’d developed an uncanny sense of “feel,” playing with metronomic accuracy and a human pulse that set him apart from the start. In high school Holland launched a YouTube channel showcasing his crystalline drumming style. His hands and feet moved with purposeful clarity, and his well-framed playthroughs blurred the line between tutorial and performance . Viewers found more than flashy fills—they found an unfiltered look at technique in action. After...

Soccer Coaching: Total Football: The Revolution that Redefined Soccer provides an in-depth exploration into one of the most influential philosophies in football history. This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of Total Football, starting with its inception in the Netherlands and tracing its impact on global football over the decades. In its pages, readers will discover the tactical intricacies of Total Football and the visionary individuals, like Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff, who brought it to life. The book further highlights significant case studies of ...

Step onto the field and experience the thrill of 9v9 soccer like never before with Soccer Coaching: 9v9 Soccer Formations. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of success in this dynamic and exhilarating format of the beautiful game. Whether you're a coach aiming to lead your team to victory or a player hungry for personal growth and development, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge, strategies, and practical tips to elevate your performance. Delving deep into the intricacies of 9v9 soccer, Soccer Coaching: 9v9 Soccer Formations covers everything you need ...

Money is more than coins and bills—it is a complex human invention that has shaped civilizations, powered empires, and controlled societies for millennia. What Is Money?: A Human History of Debt, Delusion, and Domination traces the evolution of money from its ancient origins in ritual and grain to today’s digital currencies and shadow finance. This authoritative yet engaging account dismantles common myths, revealing how money functions not merely as a medium of exchange, but as a tool of social control, political power, and economic inequality. Explore the birth of money beyond barter ...

Fairness is a sales pitch. Transparency is theater. And loyalty? That’s what people cling to when they’ve already lost. Machiavelli, Inc is not a guide for the idealist. It’s for the operator—those who understand that business isn’t a community potluck. It’s a war of attrition dressed up as a networking brunch. Drawing from Machiavellian principles and fortified with contemporary corporate tactics, this book delivers a hard strategy for those serious about domination, not just survival. From weaponizing patience and incentivizing betrayal, to rewriting the rules mid-play and ...

In a world that rewards conformity, punishes male boundaries, and calls stoicism a disease, some men have chosen a different path. The Rise of the Sigma Male is a sharp, unflinching examination of the modern male who has had enough—enough of being emotionally manipulated, financially drained, and socially guilt-tripped into servitude. This is not a self-help book. It’s not a dating manual. It’s a field report from the edge of male autonomy—written in the blunt, unsentimental voice of someone who’s lived through the nonsense and came out the other side with his time, money, and ...

You’re broke, the system’s broken, and the back alley behind the supermarket might be your best shot at dinner. Dumpster Dining Survival Guide is the blunt, unsentimental manual for navigating that reality. It’s not about aesthetics. It’s not about “resistance.” It’s about staying alive—and maybe eating better than the people still paying full price. Written in a sharply intelligent voice that’s had enough of your excuses, this guide breaks down every aspect of urban food reclamation—from legality and logistics to real risks and psychological tolls. You’ll learn where ...

If you want to sound like a leader, stop speaking like a team player. Speak Like a CEO is the definitive guide to mastering executive-level communication without the fluff, filler, or fragile qualifiers that sabotage authority. Whether you're climbing into leadership or already sitting at the table, your words are your strategy—and weak language kills strong ideas. This isn’t another book about being confident or networking better. It’s a tactical playbook for professionals ready to shed people-pleasing speech patterns and start commanding rooms with clarity, control, and calculated ...

In De-Dollarization: The Global Effort to Dismantle America's Financial Empire, the shifting tides of global finance are laid bare. From the post-World War II rise of the U.S. dollar to the increasing efforts of nations to break free from its grip, this book explores how de-dollarization is reshaping global trade, financial systems, and international politics. As countries like China, Russia, and members of the BRICS alliance push to sidestep the U.S. dollar in favor of local currencies and alternative systems, the once unassailable status of the dollar is being questioned. This book covers...

Addiction seldom starts with the first drink, pill, or needle; it starts with silence at the dinner table, unspoken trauma, and family myths that turn chaos into “normal.” Breaking the Cycle of Generational Addiction exposes those invisible scripts—and shows readers exactly how to rewrite them. Drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and family-systems theory, Southerland traces the arc of inherited dependence from grandfather’s flask to today’s fentanyl crisis, revealing why genetics alone never seal anyone’s fate and why detox without relational repair so ...

Why do the least capable now lead the most powerful? Why is brilliance punished and conformity rewarded? And why does modern America, once a beacon of innovation, now seem obsessed with stupidity? In The Death of Intelligence: Why America Rewards Idiots, a scathing and uncompromising exploration unfolds. This book charts how American institutions—from government and education to media and tech—systematically suppress intelligence in favor of compliance. The result isn't just dysfunction. It's a cultural architecture that mass-produces performative incompetence and brands it as ...

America’s record stock market masks a personal finance crisis: half the country still can’t cover a $400 emergency. How to Not Be Poor gives readers a blunt, research-backed escape plan. In these laser-focused chapters you’ll learn why banks adore your overdrafts, how schools condition you to trade life for wages, and why every “affordable” car payment compounds into an $8 million shortfall. Then the book installs a five-step system that flips the script: Mindset Recode – Replace scarcity programming with an owner’s psychology that treats dollars like employees. Financial ...

For most of the twentieth century, America didn’t just lead the world—it defined it. From Hollywood blockbusters and blue jeans to democracy promotion and elite universities, U.S. influence radiated through culture, diplomacy, and credibility. This was soft power: the ability to shape global behavior not by coercion, but by example. And it worked—until it didn’t. Soft Power: America’s Greatest Asset—And How We’re Throwing It Away is a razor-sharp, thirty-chapter examination of how the United States built unrivaled global influence—and how it's now dismantling it in real time...

Feel the fear. Then do it anyway. Fear Forward is not another self-help cheerleader. It’s a tactical playbook for anyone ready to stop stalling and start moving—especially when fear shows up. With 30 sharp, practical chapters, this book dismantles every excuse hiding behind anxiety, overthinking, and the illusion of “readiness.” You won’t find fluff, forced motivation, or vague inspiration here. You’ll get systems. You’ll get data. You’ll get action steps you can actually use when your hands are sweating and your brain wants to bolt. From overcoming impostor syndrome to ...