(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best encyclopedias & subject guides

1. Determine where you are. This has an impact on requirements for boat registration, insurance, fire extinguishers, what PFDs you carry, possibly a license for the VHF, and possibly some sort of safe boating credential.
   
   
2. Make sure your boat won't sink on you. This means carefully checking all the thru-hulls to make sure they operate smoothly, are in good shape, and keeping them closed when not in use. It also means ensuring the automatic bilge pump is working, and that there's enough power to run it, either in the batteries or from shore.
   
   
3. Make sure your boat won't leave you stranded. Make sure the engine is in good shape and runs smoothly, make sure the steering cables look OK, check all the standing and running rigging, etc. Ideally the boat will have a binder documenting where everything is, when maintenance was performed, and also how old things are (e.g. your standing rigging probably has a service lifetime of 10-12 years).
   
   
4. Clean your boat. Seriously! Power wash it, sand it, paint it, polish it, whichever everything needs. Make it look like new. Not only will you feel better living on it and sailing it, but you'll get familiar with the state of everything and know what will be next up for maintenance or repair. Depending on how things are, set aside time regularly to clean or polish something at random. Ideally it's before things show wear; that's the best way to keep things that way.
   
   
5. Go over the electrical systems very carefully. Better, get a professional. You will want to know how much power you are likely to draw (think instruments, radar, refrigeration, radio, lights, water pumps, etc.) and make sure you have sufficient battery capacity, that the batteries are of the correct type and in good shape, and that the wiring done safely according to the proper standards (and ideally slightly over-spec'd; boats are no place for a fire). Finally, everything should be easy to follow and clearly labelled.
   
   
6. Ditto for the plumbing, etc. You'll need to determine your local pump-out facility, know how to check your holding tanks, etc.
   
   
7. Assuming you have a stove aboard, always switch it off at the solenoid, let the flame go out, and only then turn off the stove (again, fire bad!).
   
   
8. Learn how to use the VHF and what the local channels and rules are. Much is standardized, but some is local.
   
   Resources:
   
   

• Assuming it has a diesel, I'm told this is a very good resource: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071475354
  
• For sailing, you probably want a copy of this: https://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Fourth/dp/1451650191
  
• Get a copy of the ColRegs and local rules. This covers the rules of the road as well as lighting and other requirements. For example, the USCG publishes the local and international ones side-by-side here: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/index.php?pageName=NavRulesAmalgamated (by treaty, local rules will usually be similar to the international ColRegs).
  
• The RYA has a nice VHF textbook that covers DSC as well; it's mostly correct and the only items that might not apply are the UK-specific radio channels. The USCG radiotelephone handbook is also useful.
  
• Once you've sorted out the basics, the "Sailing Virgins" channel on Youtube isn't that bad; they have some nice (and concise!) videos on various techniques.

I've a few recommendations here, both about writing and about langauge as a whole

• Cuneiform by Irving Finkel as a (very) short but nice introduction to Cuneiform. I enjoyed it a lot, especially since I couldn't seem to find other popularized introductions to the subject.
  
• Empires of the Word by Nicholas Ostler. This is a behemoth, a world history in the context of languages. I love the book, although it can be a bit information heavy at times. The focus is on langauges, but comes with lots of nice examples of writing as well. (I found this book through The Language Instinct by Stephen Pinker, which is tries to describe language from a neurological PoV, an amazing book)
  
• Breaking the Maya Code by Michael Coe, one of the players in the breaking of the Maya script. I didn't know a thing about mayan language or script before reading this, and albeit being too detailed on who-did-what, the mayan script is beautiful and this books documents this wonderfully.
  
• The Riddle of the Labyrinth by Margalit Fox. The theme is similar as the one above, but this is focused on the decipherment of Linear B, where both script and language was unknown. Very recommended, especially in the methodology on how to catalogue large number of correlations between script pairs in the time before SQL...
  
  I'm following this thread closely... :)

Hello fellow wave enthusiast!

For a basic overview, try Surf Science. It's essentially a layman's guide to waves with hardly any math in it.


After that, there's various levels of math you can dive into. Waves are generally easy to formulate in deep water, but when dealing with shallow water, things get bit more complicated. The simpler equations for breaking or shallow water waves are largely empirical, and even then they are paired a lot of assumptions like smooth bottom and constant profile. After that you start getting into the heavy stuff like numerical solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. You may want to check ocean engineering related textbooks that better connect the math to the physical wave behavior, like this one which I think is a good general textbook on ocean waves.

As for predicting and understanding global wave patterns, that's more meteorology than wave science. You're dealing with wind patterns, cyclone basins, storm prediction etc. Weather models, bouy data, and the numerous NOAA pages all become your best friends. Knowing when your local break works comes mostly from experience. You should watch the local the winds, swell direction, and period and see how things break under given conditions. Of course, keeping an eye on major storms like hurricanes/typhoons also helps.

Dont feel bad about not knowing. I spent more than a year doing research before I even first approached a Rabbi. For us learning is a life long process.

Books:

• Jews, God and History will give you a good understanding of our history as a people. Many major empires have tried to destroy us, by all rights we should not be here any more but our oppressors end up consigned to museums and history books.
  
  
• Basic Judaism seems to be good
  
  
• To Be a Jew is highly recommend by many.
  
  
• Becoming A Jew also popular regarding Orthodox conversion.
  
  
• Essential Judaism seems to be Reform oriented but may contain a more broad oversight than just that viewpoint.
  
  
• Being Jewish was one I read that I thought offered lots of good information overall.
  
  Possibly most importantly I'd say you need a Jewish bible with commentary. I'd recommend the Stone Chumash. I also keep a JPS Hebrew/English Tanakh on my desk. The "chumash" (AKA the Torah) is the five books of Moses. The "Tanakh" is the Torah, Prophets and Writings, the entire Hebrew bible .I say a "Jewish Bible" because 1) the translation is more direct from Hebrew, without the distortions of the KJV/NIV/etc. 2) you also get commentary on the text from key Jewish scholars throughout the ages to help you understand the meaning of the text, this part is very important.
  
  All above book links are to Amazon but I am not an affiliate and do not gain in any way. You can probably find all those and more at a specialty Judaica shop like http://www.judaism.com or another similar site.
  
  BTW you probably want to go over this site entirely http://www.jewfaq.org/ It is written by an Orthodox guy so is slanted that way but the information is all good.

The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)

Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)


BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765

The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744

Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328

Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060

Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220

Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192

Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389

Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326

Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448

Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882

WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS

Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575

The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047

Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519

The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792

ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812

The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208

Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594

Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517

Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122

Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360

Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841

Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679

The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311

Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553

The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038

HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES

A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229

The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789

The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048

Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362

Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000

Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108


SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117

Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233

Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693

Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136

The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543


THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751

The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370

Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT

78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408

First, learn a bit about what copy editors' and proofreaders' roles are in the publishing process. Here's a good primer (it's written for authors but gets the point across).

If you think it's work you could be good at, take a copyediting course. Many local community colleges offer them in person and online. Here is an online course from a school near me. The syllabus is a pretty solid introduction, anything similar would work. I can't see a newcomer breaking into this without a class, because the work is more than just spotting typos and checking grammer, there are a lot of subtle details to be aware of.

In addition to, not instead of, a class, The Copyeditor's Handbook and The Subversive Copyeditor are books you need to have on hand, as references but also to get a detailed sense of the work.

Once you have started learning the job, you can try to find work. It's a very insular field--if anyone wants to DM me for some contacts feel free, but knowing who to ask does not equal getting work. Everyone will send you a copyediting test before hiring you, and some are really picky about reviewing your results. But if you do enough networking, and can get a couple of projects under your belt, you can meet more and more people to work for.

Proofreading starts at around $20-25/hour (assuming you can edit ~12-15 pages/hour) and copyediting starts at $25-30/hour (assuming you can edit ~8-10 pages an hour). Rates go up for rush projects or specialized content (legal proofreading, cookbooks, technical copyediting) so if you already have domain knowledge you can apply then look into publishers for those subjects. Note those rates are gross receipt; you're an independent contractor so you still have to pay taxes out of what they pay you.

Hope that helps! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions, it can be tough to break into it but is a great option to have in your pocket if you can.

Are you looking to go to a Reform synagogue? From your use of the word "Temple", this is what I assumed. In any case: yes, you can definitely just show up, in most cases-- though not on the High Holidays. Friday night would be a good one to start with. Different congregations have different standards, but a good rule of thumb would be to wear something at least business-casual if you're a man, and a modest skirt and 3/4 length or longer sleeves if you're a woman. Modest dress may not be the standard at a given congregation, but better safe than sorry for your first time.

One thing to know is that if it's your father who is Jewish rather than your mother, you may have to formally convert, depending on which branch of Judaism appeals to you. However, I believe this is not the case in Reform Judaism. And in any case, you can most certainly participate in many aspects of religious life without converting, so there's no reason to worry about that yet.

As for books: Essential Judaism might be a great one to start with.

One final thing: if you feel comfortable saying, what city are you in? Perhaps someone in this sub-reddit can invite you along with him/her:).

The Elements of Style is the classic reference and I've probably read it over a dozen times, but it has seen a pretty big backlash and it does contradict itself in some humorous ways. I'd recommend Style: Ten Lessons In Clarity And Grace by Joesph M. Williams. I found it much more clear and sensible than TEOS. In addition, I'm a big fan of Garner's Modern American Usage, not as a book on grammar but as a reference for use during composition. For what it's worth, I got both of these recommendations from professional editor John McIntyre. (But TEOS has Stephen King's blessing, so there's that as well.) Those and King's On Writing are the only writing books I've ever been able to stomach.

I don't know enough physiology to answer your question -- in simple or complex terms -- but since 1885 there are reported to have been 46 "marathon monks" at Mt. Hiei who successfully completed a series of trials known as Kaihogyo.

Perhaps the most demanding portion of the Kaihogyo comes in the fifth year, when the monk undertakes Doiri, or "entering the temple."

>[The monk] must survive nine days without food, water, sleep, or rest. This period of time is called the doiri. Several weeks before hand, they prepare for this event by limiting themselves to small amounts of food so they will be ready when the time comes. When the doiri period begins, they spend their days reciting chants that they repeat 100,000 times. By the fifth day, they are dehydrated and are allowed to rinse their mouths with water but must spit out every last drop that enters their mouth. They usually go outside and take in the fresh mountain air where they are able to absorb moisture from the rain and dew through their skin. Usually what the gyoja finds most difficult is not the lack of food and water, but keeping awake and keeping the proper posture at all times of the day.

Source

It should be noted that the wikipedia entry states that Doiri lasts only "seven and a half days," and cites the 2013 reprint of John Stevens' The Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei (1988).

I've not read Mr. Stevens' book, as it was out of print when I first learned of the monks of Mt. Hiei, but I have heard it is among the most comprehensive source in English on the Kaihogyo.

I also vaguely recall reading elsewhere that Doiri used to last 9 days, but had been shortened in recent times to improve its, hmm, survivability? The distances the monks run at various stages of the trial can also vary between sources, make of that what you will.

In any case, to my knowledge it's not clear exactly how the monks survive this rigorous level of meditation. Most would probably agree, however, that it's extremely dangerous and very likely injurious to ones health.

Perhaps someone more versed in medicine and physiology can provide a more exact answer to your question. My response was made primarily to highlight a specific acetic exercise that, while ancient in its origins, is not "legendary" in the sense that it's still practiced today.

I am curious to see what other responses you get. Best wishes.

Biology is nothing without chemistry so you need to know the basics of chemistry as well. My favourite book is the Color Atlas of Biochemistry by Jan Koolman, K. Rohm.

Another very useful book is Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) by R. Harvey.

Many past participants recommend the Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, however, this book may be too detailed for olympiads.

GENETICS TEXTBOOKS|

Genetics: Analysis and Principles (WCB Cell & Molecular Biology) by Brooker presents an experimental approach to understanding genetics and what I like most is that there are plenty of problems with explanations and answers. Another good textbook for genetics is Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 5th edition by Hartwell. Genetics: From Genes to Genomes is a cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled author team, including Nobel Prize winner, Leland Hartwell.

GENERAL BIOLOGY TEXTBOOKS|

It is not a secret that the Bible of Biology is Campbell Biology (11th Edition). It is a good book and it covers all fundamental biology topics, nevertheless, some topics are discussed only concisely so some good books in addition to Campbell’s could come in handy.

HUMAN ANATOMY |TEXTBOOKS

For human body anatomy and physiology great books are Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition) by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn or  Vander’s Human Physiology. 

MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY|TEXTBOOKS

My top choice for molecular biology is Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts, et al. This is book is a big one, a hard one, an interesting one, a useful one. From my point of view, current and upcoming IBOs are focusing on molecular and cell biology because these fields are developing so rapidly and thus these branches of biology are perfect source for olympiad problems. So try to read it and understand it. If you want something cheaper than Alberts but equally useful, try Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition: The Problems Book

PLANT BIOLOGY|TEXTBOOKS

Many past biology olympiad questions contain quite a lot of problems about plant anatomy and physiology. Thus, I suggest to read Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology.  Another amazing book for plant biology is Biology of Plants by Peter H. Raven, Ray F. Evert, Susan E. Eichhorn.

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TEXTBOOKS FOR AND PROBLEM SOLVING|TECHNIQUES

Science competitions test a student’s level of knowledge, power of scientific reasoning, and analytical thinking outside of the regular school curriculum. A systematic approach and smart study regimen are both required to get good results in science competitions. This is where my book How To Prepare for the Biology Olympiad And Science Competitions by Martyna Petrulyte comes into the picture.

• What is the deal with the Apostle John?
  
  You'll need to be more specific.
  
  
• Why do you claim there are hundreds of millions of members world wide, but the official reports claim there are only 15 million or so?
  
  I am unaware of any claim by the LDS church of "hundreds of millions of members." Their claim of membership is 15 Million. In this forum, we observe that only about 1/3 of that number even identify themselves as Mormon, but that doesn't stop the LDS church, or any other church, from counting those who were once affiliated as members.
  
  
• Why does Paul claim it is better for a man not to be married, but marriage is required for entrance into the Celestial Kingdom?
  
  I assume you are talking about 1 Cor. Ch.7. ( 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.)
  
  The typical LDS response to that biblical contradiction with LDS doctrine is 1) ignore this passage, 2) claim Paul was a widower, and 3) point to Ephesians 5:21–6:4 and Colossians 3:8–21. read p.289 of this manual for more detail and p.64 of The Miracle of Forgiveness
  
  
• How do you explain the the lack of Apostolic succession? Did the Apostles just suck at their jobs Christ empowered them to do?
  
  Yup. The LDS faith relies up the doctrine of Apostasy and while the church teachings are usually quite general, there is quite a bit of work done to try and legitimize this theory. Mormons wouldn't say that the Apostles failed, but that Satan won that battle, but it was God's plan to restore His church later. Mormon scholars point to the existence of bad popes to illustrate that godly authority was gone.
  
  
• "Joseph Smith was either telling the truth or an evil man and no evil man could have written the book of Mormon."
  Please explain to me this thinking...
  
  This one makes sense to me. Much like one who believes that the four gospels are God's word must logically believe that Jesus is the Son of God and Christianity (in one form or another) is the gathering of God's people and Christ is the way to salvation. Similarly, if someone believes that the Book of Mormon also contains God's word, then the translator, Joseph Smith, must have been divinely called. Personally, I think the inconsistencies and falibilities in both texts make the conclusions improbable. But that's just my opinion.

This is a really wide open question. There are theories, but no one has any truly strong evidence. Steven Pinker is an evolutionary psychologist and linguist, and wrote an excellent book on the subject. It goes into several of the more common theories, and then lays out his own theory. Much of the book may be fairly dry if you don't have a real interest in language itself (how language works, as opposed to how it evolved), but I found it very worthwhile and fascinating.

I studied the crap out of Lippincott's Illustrated Review: Biochemistry.

I still think I could have done better on the MCAT if I had taken both classes in addition to studying from that book, but even then, I think the book covered more material and gave me a better understanding. My genetics class had also covered enough biochemistry that it actually ended up being more useful in the long term... not that that helps you if you don't have time for a genetics class, but it might be a good idea to include genetics material in your biochem studying.

Ochem II was pretty unnecessary/useless for my mcat, but then again, not everybody gets the same questions, and more importantly, not everybody covers the same information in an Ochem II class. If I made a list of all the Ochem II topics that I wish I had studied going into the test, I think only about one or two of them even ended up being covered in my actual Ochem class... it was just a very low-yield class IMO.

I read this book for general hockey info - it is beyond fantastic as a primer for all parts of the game https://www.amazon.com/Take-Your-Eye-Off-Puck/dp/1629371203/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520231712&sr=8-1&keywords=take+your+eye+off+the+puck

Then you can read this one if you want to go deeper in the game mechanics - yes it is about advanced stats, but it really helps you understand the way the game works as they go through how these are effective: https://www.amazon.com/Hockey-Abstract-Presents-Stat-Shot/dp/177041309X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=177041309X&pd_rd_r=95WZ602VZZPEVN4HHYXW&pd_rd_w=W2ZUk&pd_rd_wg=F2J4k&psc=1&refRID=95WZ602VZZPEVN4HHYXW

These two are great books about the sport.

We don't really proselytize, so you wouldn't be "sold" necessarily. Also, are you thinking of an academic primer or something more basic?

There's the [Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture] (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-History-Culture-Edition/dp/1592572405/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1341422012&sr=1-2&keywords=Idiot%27s+guide+to+judaism) and Essential Judaism. Those are both pretty good books. Also, Chabad has an excellent and very informative website, though in person they're a bit too much for me.

On a tangential note, I highly recommend From Beirut to Jerusalem and Orientalism if you're interested in the Middle East.

NB: While I'm expecting to catch some flack for the idiot's guide link, it is basically an "Explain Like I'm Five" book series.

As far as basic intro books go Surf Science was pretty good if elementary. Surfline occasionally has these mechanics features on why a world class spot is so good. They had a sweet one on J-Bay not too long ago. As far as going deeper into it though, the learning curve takes a sudden leap as it goes from basic physics to modeling and fluid dynamics, like this book I'm reading through right now. There does really seem to be a lack of middle ground for books. But if you have any specific questions I'll be glad to answer (I'm working towards a masters in the subject so I have some background in it). stoke451 took the tide one pretty well there.

I've worked with two pharmacist for over 2 years now and they have over 20+ years of experience. I'm always in awe of them being able to immediately answer questions given from patients. So when floaters come by that are always new grads. I wouldn't expect them to know the same information as a pharmacist that has 20+ years of experience. Things get replace by other information all the time it's pretty normal, but you should always be studying as new drugs, laws, regulations keep coming out as the world of medicine keeps changing.

Something I always recommended floaters take with them is this book that has all the drugs in it. My pharmacy manager has an older copy that's half the pages of this one and he told me he used it diligently before all the options of technology rised. It's neat thing it fit in my coats pocket perfectly as I got one myself cause why not.

Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1284118991/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kI2szbCAYQVM3

So here's a question I have been mulling over. I read Stat Shot a while back and he indicated that predicting the success of goalies using advanced stats is almost impossible. According to the author it's basically a crap shoot. I understand there are still traditional methods of scouting, which are valuable, but I am curious if it is more beneficial to go after a goalie in free agency than just really on prospects?

I worked at a writing center for several years, and the Hacker Handbook was always our go-to resource.

Other places to look would be Grammer Girl and the Purdue OWL. Grammar Girl has really great tips and answers to specific questions; Purdue has a huge amount of information and tests that you can take while working on your grammar. And they're both free!

Good luck!!

A GREAT read is Bushcraft (formerly Northern Bushcraft) by Mors Kochanski. This book is not so much a "survival guide" per se, as it is a bushcrafting skills primer (Chapters include titles like "Knifecraft, Firecraft, Sheltercraft, Axecraft, Sawcraft, Bindcraft and so on...)


Mors is considered by many to be the father of modern North American bushcrafting and his students include Les Stroud and Cody Lundin.


One of my favorite quotes from Mors, "The more you know, the less you carry" sums up his philosophy perfectly.


http://www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222


Other highly recommendable books:


Camping and Woodcraft, by Horace Kephart


The Bushcraft Handbooks, by Richard Graves


Woodcraft and Camping, by George Washington Sears (Nessmuck)


Essential Bushcraft, by Ray Mears


Northern Wilderness: Bushcraft of the Far North, by Ray Mears


Wildwood Wisdom, by Ellsworth Jaeger


Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills: Naked into the Wilderness, by John McPherson


SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the WIld, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea Paperback by John Lofty Wiseman


Any of the numerous Peterson Field Guides

This may sound cliche, but I personally found The Elements of Style by Strunk & White to be the most concise and informative reference on writing effectively. It's a tiny book that packs a punch. It's a short read and you can find it just about anywhere.

Quite a while ago, I also read a book on writing by Stephen King. IIRC that focused more on storytelling and how he personally writes fiction, but the way he explained his writing process is interesting. Oh, and he hates adverbs, which is something I've adopted myself over time. He argued that for just about any verb modified by an adverb, there's a much better verb that could be used entirely. (For ex, "dashed" instead of "ran swiftly" or whatever.) Fun times.

So it sounds like your best bet for quickly dropping strokes will be to work on the driver and long irons.

Check out: http://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501

It pretty much goes against conventional wisdom and uses data to back up the fact that being long off the tee and accurate with long approaches is more important for scoring than the 100 yards and in.

I'm stalking you just briefly out of interest.

It really does sound like you've come a long way!

If you're interested in zen, r/zen may get kinda crazy about the Buddhism/not-Buddhism debate but knowing some stuff about it is helpful and out of books I've encountered I'd recommend the book What the Buddha Taught for a basic rundown of general concepts/terminology if you're brand new to it.

You don't actually need to memorize the eightfold path, six whatevers, four whatevers, and so on and so on, but having a working idea of how Buddhists talk about consciousness is a good thing to have.

You may already know that but I wanted to let you know just in case!

This one is really nice. I bought my copy at the PRS bookstore in Los Feliz (if you are in Los Angeles I encourage a visit) and it is beautiful. The $10 copy isn't going to have the same large format or great illustrations.

I read that the number one reason that people quit long treks like this is because of foot related problems. Knowing this, I read as much as I could to learn how to take care of my feet.

This book was helpful:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K6MDZU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1

During my adventure I rarely had blisters. I made sure that I kept at least two pairs of socks and that I regularly cleaned and let them dry during the day on my pack. If I felt a hot spot, I stopped immediately and treated the area with moleskin and tape. Keeping good feet is all about being preventive and proactive.

I used Salomon shoes during the whole walk, I wore through 9 pairs.

The XT Wings 3 were my top pick:
https://www.rei.com/product/837421/salomon-xt-wings-3-trail-running-shoes-mens

What The Buddha Taught. Intro to Buddhism, gives historical setting and explains the fundamental concepts really well.

Eight Steps to happiness Practice of loving kindness; how to transform selfishness into love in a very practical way.

Mindfulness in Plain English Great guide to the nuts and bolts of insight meditation.

Everyday Zen Very short chapters on "living in the moment". Zen presented in a straightforward, everyday way.

I can't recommend working through "The Copyeditor's Handbook" enough, then finding yourself an internship or some other editing gig. Copyediting is more about reading than writing, so you don't really need to become a great writer to be a great editor. Good luck!

To be a master word smith, you need to learn the tools. Someone else said it only takes two hours--no. You can learn the basic fundamentals quickly, but it takes a lifetime to master. Thare are some great resources out there. Some of my favorites are Grammar Girl and The Writer's Guide. You may also want to subscribe to /r/grammar and play word sleuth with some of the submitted grammar mysteries.

Try to enroll in a workshop. If you apply yourself and take them seriously, then you will see your writing improve dramatically.

Purchase writing books, such as The Copy-Editor's Handbook to help you with formatting, etc., which has ruined many an otherwise promising manuscript.

Also, and this may sound pessimistic, but don't plan your hopes and dreams on becoming rich enough off of writing novels. Most writers who are published have to work other jobs. Very few make enough to write full time. Plan accordingly, and have a way to ensure your financial stability so that you DO have time to write without worrying about bills or food.

This was actually for a class on creation myths. Initially, I was going to focus solely on the Timaeus, but I decided to broaden my scope to cover the ways Plato broke with Hesiodic and Homeric tradition.

edit: This was our text book for the class. It's a good read. Sproul writes a great introduction, and provides good analysis and background for each myth.

If you are open to an app, Epocrates and Nursing Central are my recommendations.

They cost money, I think $180?

If you want a booklet, Tarascon is great. I have an older edition, but a new one will only run you ~15. My husband is a PA and has found that this gives him a great summary of what you "need" to know.

https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505328174&sr=1-1&keywords=pocket+pharm

I personally use epocrates, or the drug info in the MAR. Chances are, your system you use in the hospital will have a drug information sheet available (usually via a right click over the drug) in the MAR. You could always wait and see if it suits your needs.

There are several Egyptian/Babylonian/Pre-History creation stories that begin like this. Pretty awesome.

I recommend Primal Myths: Creation Myths Around the World for an excellent survey of hundreds of these stories.

I'm in the same spot for dreaming about sail cruising after the kids move out. I really enjoy listing to the podcasts on https://www.59-north.com/ and really want to sign up for an ocean passage with the company. Meanwhile I'm studying the The Annapolis Book of Seamanship and following a couple of folks on youtube like https://www.youtube.com/user/drakeParagon. With all my armchair browsing on Yachtworld I'm always searching in the 20'-30' foot range for affordable daydreaming. A rule of thumb I've heard is to have triple the boat price saved up. I like the saying I've heard of "Go Small, Go Simple & Go Now"

By far the best resource you can have. Never a time when PANCE Prep Pearls isn't relevant. All of my classmates have it too as a supplement, and my professor just said it is "worth its weight in gold" at the end of lecture today. I also will second UpToDate as a great online and app resource.

I also have Sanford's Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and [Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition] (https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510030082&sr=8-1&keywords=pharmacopeia+2017+pocket) as a prescription resource I can keep in my white coat.

The camaraderie and friendships between all the player's/officials.

Most of the time I carry my own clubs or friends would carry my bag if I was in the midwest.

So many stories I wish I could tell you. Some would blow your mind.

I've mentioned this book in this AMA, it's called Every Shot Counts. It will show you what part of your game to work on based on your skill level and scores. Good book.

Distance running really seems engrained in Japanese culture. This is a fascinating read with some neat photos of some amazing runners

The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626549958/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jTnwCbG881K94

My professors have used and recommended Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. I've found it pretty useful!

Imho don't trust the random fuck who works at running store with what kind of shoe you need. they have had the minimum amount of training necessary to sell the type of shoes their chain carries and their job is to sell you expensive supportive shoes that will turn your feet into little fucking useless numbs that need constant Orthotics and support to function. If you haven't fucked up your feet during your developing years and believe that you over-pronate (your medial malleolus drops) you should try learning how to establish good foot positioning and learn how to [anchor your foot] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK0YTrJqGrs) before buying supports. That being said, dropping into mileage with barefoot shoes will 100% fuck you up. I think resistance training is best done with minimalist shoes ex. vivobarefoots, but I love my Kayanos to run in. Those with foot issues, [Fixing your feet] (https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&redirect=true&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect) is a decent start.

Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival by Mors Kochanski
www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222

SAS Survival Handbook by John 'Lofty' Wiseman
http://www.amazon.com/SAS-Survival-Handbook-Third-Surviving/dp/0062378074

Bushcraft is not about what you can buy, it's about what you can KNOW.

Some will say all you need is a good knife. Some will load up a 45lb pack. Some will go out in shorts and a t-shirt and start knapping flint.

Check out a LOT of videos. I like NativeSurvival quite a bit. Youtube has some amazing bushcraft people.

I like this book. If I remember correctly, it is somewhat light on formal grammar, as it is a style guide, but it offers many useful structural tips that help make grammar errors less likely.

Edit: I should mention, there aren't many practical exercises in recent editions, though you can easily make your own from what the guide is telling you by applying them to your own writing, news papers, etc.

I just read a digital version, but reviews on Amazon point to this one being the best.

Fiancée got me a copy of Stat Shot. Pretty neat book. I've only read the first two chapters (which is over 100 pages, in my defense), but it's rather fascinating.

The Complete Sailor is an awesome book - use the Look Inside feature to check out the illustrations - they give the book a lot of character so it's great for a coffee table or for casual reading. Might be a little too novice for a 1-year sailor, unless your dad hasn't had much formal instruction.

As mentioned already, Chapman's is good - it's the bible for any waterman. However, it has so much stuff there's very little on sailing (only 40 pages on the topic). It won't tell you much about sail trim, for example. But it covers a lot - I read it cover to cover last year and if I retained anything (I didn't) I'd be a damn genius.

I can't wait for The Annapolis Book of Seamanship to come out with it's much needed 4th edition in January. I hear this is the bible for sailors, but I haven't picked it up since I'm waiting for that new edition. But only because it has more electronics/GPS mentions - I'm sure all the actual sailing stuff is the same between the two.

Get a quote taken from Miracle of Forgiveness and frame it for him. If you need help, the first review of the book from Amazon might help you :)

Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222

Not only is it great read, if you take a good knife with you, you'll never be bored

You need to learn about tincture of benzoin, threading your blisters, and proper boot fit. My friend, you need to read Fixing Your Feet

https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU

As a guy who has spent more time on his feet than your mom has on her knees, I recommend this book more often than just about any other for anyone who has to move out, under weight, double time.

Here's the reason to take an axe on an extended trip.... It's safer. The longer the axe, the safer it is. The short arc of the hatchet means it'll hit your body before almost anything else, an axe however, has a better chance of hitting the ground before it hits your body.

Then pick yourself up a copy of Mors Kochanski's Bushcraft and see his diagrams and descriptions of it.

I say, get a boy's axe, one that if holding the head in your palm the handle fits into your armpit.

If you are looking for Buddhism related books, I'm not sure I would recommend Alan watts, as he is not, nor ever claimed to be, a Buddhist, he mixes and matches a lot with a variety of traditions and i'm not sure you will not come away from him with any clarity regarding Buddhist teaching.

I'd recommend the classic " what the buddha taught" , which you can find pretty cheap on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OYIG00/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

or in pdf form : https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~buddhism/docs/Bhante_Walpola_Rahula-What_the_Buddha_Taught.pdf

A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker

I had to buy this for a college course and it ended up being one of the most useful books I've ever purchased:
http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Reference-Diana-Hacker/dp/0312601433
Sections on grammar as well as nit-picky formats like MLA.

Yes. The difference between your situation and most others' might quantitative, not qualitative: we all are in the same boat. Best place to start will be to read What the Buddha taught. If you are not ready to invest in reading that short book, then start with the 4 Noble Truths and then consider exploring Impermanence, suffering and Egolessness , 12 links of Dependent Co-arising, the 8 fold path, and a lot of r/Buddhism -- e.g. These and these.

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes is a really good book. There are tons of spells from various traditions including but not limited to Santeria, Stregheria, Voodoo, Hoodoo Spiritism, Brujeria, Shamanism, and traditional Witchcraft. It's a good read because the beginning goes into some of the history of witchcraft, flavors of witchcraft (working with plants, crystals, spirits, candles, elements, etc.), and basic instructions on how to cast spells.

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-000-Spells-Judika-Illes/dp/0061711233/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Manly P Hall the writer of Secret Teachings of All Ages which is his magnum opus. Seems like such a lovely gentlemen too.

Has "The Miracle of Forgiveness" done anything but made people feel bad about themselves? Love the first review about it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-Kimball/dp/0884944441

The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball.

I'll second the Wyshynski book as a good primer. If you are stats minded, Stat Shot is a good primer.

This is it.

I mean, it very well might not have it, especially if, as you say, it doesn't exist to our knowledge. But that book has tons and tons of creation myths I've never seen anywhere else. Whether or not it can help you for this project, you should check it out. It's really cool.

Check this book out: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501

It has lots of tables comparing the best pro, average pro, and 80, 90, 100, and 110 golfers!

Here are two books that go into gritty detail on how to play smarter:

Lowest Score Wins

http://lowestscorewins.com/

Every Shot Counts

http://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501

You should check out:

Cody Lundin 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive

Dave Canterbury Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Surviva

Mors kochanski Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival

Lofty Wiseman SAS Survival Handbook: The Definitive Survival Guide

George Washington Sears Woodcraft

Horace Kephart The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilderness

Warren H. Miller The Sportsman's Workshop

I also compelled a list of youtube channels that are worth checking out for another thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bushcraft/comments/40e53a/field_dressing_game_rabbit_for_meat_fur/cytpjd5

And lastly the common sense answer go out and enjoy the wilderness.

I also have the freedom to post wherever I want; and I have the freedom to say fuck, despite it bothering you so much.

I'm also going to leave this here:
https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-William-Strunk-Jr/dp/1557427283

Please, educate yourself. Calling someone uneducated doesn't work if your grammar is bad.

There's a whole book out there on foot care and blister prevention, which might be worth the look https://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-Treatments-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU

This book is a great introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Surf-Science-Tony-Butt/dp/0824828917

It's ok, this might help with your confusion

I know I'm late to the game, but here's my contribution.

I do and have used a Mora, actually the same exact knife, essentially as my only fixed blade for about five years (with a backup when I go out alone); the first year as a student at a survival school and the next four as an instructor. My school sells and recommends Moras as well, so I've seen a lot of them and a lot of other knives and I've seen a lot of abuse. I've never seen a Mora break, but I've seen other knives break (Buck, specifically). Recently I've begun carrying another knife that someone made for me as well with my Mora as my backup. Here are my thoughts on your questions:

• The model I carry is the Bushcraft Triflex. It's carbon steel with a hardened spine. I've never carried a stainless steel knife, but we sell those too and I've never seen any rust, though we're in a pretty dry environment. I agree with XELBRUJOX's comments on stainless. Mora claims their stainless knives stay sharp longer, and I agree, but they also take more effort to sharpen.
  
• Any oil will work. When I have my choice I use mineral oil.
  
• Do an image search for "mora tang" and you'll get plenty of results, and add the specific model if you want to see that
  
• Other than me, Mors Kochanski and Cody Lundeen both carry or have carried Moras as their main knife. In Mors' book Bush Craft, he talks about his test for a good knife is that if you can burry it to the hilt in to a tree and stand on it, then it's a good knife. He does that with his Moras with no problem. Here's a video of his technique for cutting down a small tree with a Mora. Incidentally, I've batonned and billetted my Mora regularly for five years with no problem. I don't pry with it, but I'm never afraid to apply force in the same direction as the cutting edge.
  
• I've never used my spine with a ferro rod, but I do regularly throw sparks from chert and other hard rock (stainless won't work for that). I think flattening it would work for the ferro rod.
  
• I haven't used the #1, but Mors actually cuts the finger guards off of his knives that had one, and I think he preferred the #1. If you've never seen his book check it out, it's a great resource.
  
  Here are my other thoughts:
  
  
• The worst thing about Moras are the sheaths. They're cheap and won't last, so do yourself a favor and make one that works or get one made. I have seen people lose their knives because of shitty sheaths.
  
• My favorite thing about Moras is the grind. A Scandinavian grind is the most versatile bevel for what I find myself doing, like carving fire sets, splitting wood, cutting food, butchering large game (sheep, deer, elk), skinning, carving traps, etc. My second favorite thing is the steel. That said, there's nothing magical about a Mora, it's just that the majority of readily available knives have a steeper compound/double bevel that's harder to sharpen with a stone (for beginners) and doesn't work as well for fine carving, like for fire spindles. Mora knives do everything I need them to do in my environment. I don't carry a saw or axe, and don't feel like I need to, but you're requirements might be different.
  
  edit - formatting
  

Here's a link to it.

https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501

I read it too, it really was very good.

The two topics here are Buddhism and Islam. Before responding, I want to know how well you understand each.

Have you visited the East? I lived in Japan for a year and spent a week in Tibet. I also read What the Buddha Taught which I think gave me a basic understanding of Buddhist ideas.

Have you read the Quran? Have you visited a mosque and discussed Islam with the leaders there? The Muslims on Reddit are all morons. Intelligent Muslims are not active in English forums. I attend mosque twice a week and often discuss religion with people there. And of course I read the Quran.

Amy Einsohn's Copyeditor's Handbook

If you're interested in spending some money on courses, I recommend UC Berkeley Online Extension Professional Sequence in Editing Even just taking the first course on Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage would get you up to speed. I took the first two courses a while back and don't regret it. I'm normally not crazy about online courses, but I received quality feedback there.

This book is really helpful: Fixing Your Feet

Exposition. Writing. When you read math books, some are clear and well-written and interesting. Others are boring and/or incomprehensible. The difference is a learnable skill. Start here.

I found it on amazon but its not on audible lol I was hoping to listen to it while running in the mornings

I'm going to go ahead and take the easy answers: On Writing Well and Elements of Style. Both a must for any writer.

You can improve your grammar and fix all these issues in about 60 days. That's it. Two months. Consider buying this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-William-Strunk-Jr/dp/1557427283

I wasn't worried about them being against your religion. I was trying to narrow down what kind of resources to recommend. If you were pagan, I wouldn't send you resources on Jewish magic, for example.

If you're just looking for a standard book of spells, here's a starting point. Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8E9.BbEEF7YR3

You should probably start with a couple of chemistry (intro and organic) and physiology courses. If you don't have a good science foundation, you won't be able to fully understand how all of these things work together in the body. Not to scare you away, but to get to the point where I think I understand the things you want to know, I had to take 5 semesters of chemistry (probably 2 were unnecessary), physiology, genetics and normal biochemistry plus 2 semesters of grad-level metabolism courses.

If you do already have a science background, then I recommend Lippincott's biochemistry text. We used it in my intermediate nutritional biochemistry course.

If you still have questions after that, then hit the literature. It's sometimes hard to get your questions answered if they're broad, but just look at the background section of related studies, see where they reference something you want to understand, go to their relevant source(s) and repeat the process. Eventually you'll find a paper where they lay it all out.

Our upper level metabolism courses don't use text books solely because there aren't any good ones out there for the level of biochemistry we study in the context of consumption.

There is no such thing as authentic Wiccan spells. There are just magical spells that people who have studied Wicca or Witchcraft create based on magical correspondences and need. They can’t all be found in one place either. There are numerous spell books on the market and numerous websites online.

Here is one book on spells which is popular that you can order/purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-000-Spells-Judika-Illes/dp/0061711233

Do yourself a favor and read this book

These connections you speak of stem from some of the people that study occult symbolism and look for this sort of thing everywhere, because of a belief that the "Illuminati", or whatever you want to call the supposed "hidden hand", have a duty to "subconsciously inform" their sacrificial livestock of the plan before the plan is executed, by using subliminal messages and occult symbolism in the media where they wield creative influence.

The thing is, most anyone can pick up something like The Secret Teachings of All Ages and read about esoteric symbolism and philosophies, take a liking to the symbols, artwork, ect and use them, without knowingly being part of a monolithic global conspiracy if one even exists, which can explain why people see this stuff everywhere, in your corporate logos, music videos, big screen movies, TV shows of all kinds, commercials, architecture and everything else in between.

Since it seems so ubiquitous, people leave their sunglasses on and I think, forget they have them on.

It looks like you can get a used paperback for $2.
https://smile.amazon.com/Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-W-Kimball/dp/0884944441/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555966798&sr=8-1

I actually picked up a original style wooden Mora after reading this. You can still get the laminated carbon steel/wooden handle full tang Mora at Ragnar's.

Pardon? Here before you do anything else, genius, read this first:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Style-William-Strunk/dp/1557427283

That is okay. Look at these guys:

https://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Monks-Mount-Hiei/dp/1626549958

Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopiea is what I used back in the day before smart phones were ubiquitous. If I remember correctly its more for dosing than mechanism or indications, but it's been a while since I cracked one open.

I recommend: Marathon Monks of Hiei It won't tell you everything but it will give you a decent overview.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Style-William-Strunk/dp/1557427283

The Elements of Style. It's dirt cheap and a short read, check it out I think it'd help you hone the conversational voice you're looking for in your post!

I suggest The Elements of Style by Strunk and White. It will help with grammatical ambiguities such as this.

Generally with a noun phrase you can't just pick and choose which adjective phrases attached to it will carry over when referred to with a pronoun later.

How am I supposed to know if you mean, Federal Minimum Wage, Minimum Wage, or just Wage? I can't possibly read your mind. Yes, sometimes context can give one clues and perhaps I was being a bit flippant. However, one should still adhere to pragmatic phrasing and careful avoidance of ambiguity in sentence structure. When you assume, you make an ass of both of us.

Every Shot Counts - Mark Broadie

https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula (1974) and Buddhism: A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith and Philip Novak are the classic introductory texts to Buddhism and still used in colleges. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon by Bhikkhu Bodhi (2005) is a newer introductory book and more text based.

How about this one? - The marathon monks of Mount Hiei.

He needs this so bad:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Style-William-Strunk/dp/1557427283

Is this a good copy? https://www.amazon.com/What-Buddha-Taught-Expanded-Dhammapada-ebook/dp/B003OYIG00

Second John McWhorter--I became a linguist in part due to reading Doing Our Own Thing. I think a standard pop-linguistics text is Steven Pinker's The Language Instinct.

EDIT: Phrasing

I just did some quick searching on google and found it. It’s called The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker.

Cal Garrison's Old Girl's Book of Spells

Judika Illes' Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

Ray T. Malbrough's Charms, Spells, and Formulas...

Check out "Marathon monks"

There's buddhist monks who walk 5000+ miles around a mountain in Japan.

bruh "scare quotes" aren't a real thing. Show me where it mentions "scare quotes" in The Elements of Style and I'll eat my hat.

The difference with what you said and that guy's example is that "film noir" isn't a thing that's said in movies of that style. You were referring to a style of joke (which would qualify it for quotes) whose name happens to be the text of the joke (which disqualifies quotes). See?

I know I know, nobody cares.

The Secret Teaching of All Ages by Manley P. Hall
http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Teachings-All-Ages-Encyclopedic/dp/089314830X

Pick up a copy of Jon Vonhof's "Fixing Your Feet"
http://www.amazon.com/Fixing-Your-Feet-Prevention-ebook/dp/B004K6MDZU

Go to your local library and check out any books they have on the subject. I found that my library has books for sailing in two different Dewey decimal system locations so check them both out.

The two big ones that I hear people recommending all the time are these two:

http://www.amazon.com/Chapman-Piloting-Seamanship-Edition-Handling/dp/1588169618/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380854381&sr=8-1&keywords=chapmans+piloting+and+seamanship

and

http://www.amazon.com/The-Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Edition/dp/1451650191/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380854397&sr=8-2&keywords=anapolis+book+of+seamanship

Although that second one doesn't come out with the revised version until january. (The last update was 1999)

• [BushCraft 101] (http://www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-101-Field-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1440579776) by [Dave Canterbury] (https://www.youtube.com/user/wildernessoutfitters)
  
  
• [BushCraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival] (http://www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222) by [Mors Kochanski] (https://www.youtube.com/user/morsKochanski)
  
  
• [Essential BushCraft] (http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Bushcraft-Ray-Mears/dp/0340829710/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425230789&sr=1-1&keywords=ray+mears) by [Ray Mears] (http://www.raymears.com/)
  
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• [BushClass] (http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/132-BushClass-USA) by BushCraftUSA

All you need to know about that book can be found in this review.

Random, but I found the book that helped me a lot. Here's an amazon link.

Mormon youth who have "sinned," usually in a sexual nature, used to be somewhat frequently encouraged to read it. It is available to purchase through Amazon.com (and at really low prices).

Yep. Find out where you lose strokes and that's what you work on.


https://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1592407501

I keep hearing about Stat Shot by Rob Vollman.

I think I'm getting a copy for my birthday so I haven't picked it up, but I'll be able to give a review in 18 years when my kid moves out and I can read books again.

First off, reddit is probably the wrong place to ask if your wondering whether or not you need to repent. Your salvation is between you and the Lord, so if you are unsure, just James 1:5 it and pray.

I doubt that the fact you did it on the BYU-I campus makes a difference. I imagine much worse things happen on a regular basis.

As far as demons / evil spirits go, there's very little in official cannon about them other than that they do exist. D&C 129 and Alma 30:52-53 come to mind of the top of my head. There may also be something about this in the Handbook of Instructions - but you'd have to ask your bishop about that. Beyond that though, there's just folklore and speculation.

From your other comments it seems as though you're a convert. One thing I've experience growing up in the church is that mormons love to tell each other scary stories about evil spirits possessing their cousin's young women president's friend's niece and leaving when rebuked by proper priesthood authority. Because of this I suspect your roommate may have been faking it just to mess with you.

It would actually be really interesting to collect these stories, because I image almost every mormon has heard some story via their seminary teacher or scoutmaster that they could relate. I've heard of home teachers visiting less active members and finding them possessed, and I've heard of boy scout troops accidentally summoning Cain/Bigfoot (who incidentally shows up in [Spencer W. Kimball's The Miracle of Forgiveness.] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Miracle-Forgiveness-Spencer-Kimball/dp/0884944441))

Personally, I've never met an evil spirit. But I had a Brazilian companion on my mission who related to me the following experience. His family was heavily involved in Caribbean Voodoo and after he joined the church an evil spirit apparently attempted to murder him several times before he was ordained to the priesthood and rebuked it. Normally I'd be skeptical of a story like this, but he was a simple and honest missionary, and I can't come up with any reason why he would lie to me. Ultimately, I've had to follow the Professors chain of logic from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - I know he wasn't crazy, and I know he wasn't lying, so the only other option is that he was telling me the truth.