Books

If you are the kind of person who thrives in having knowledge of everything, or just the occasional interesting fact, im sure you are going to be interested in the World Atlas of Beer($20), in its 256 pages, you will gain a new love for your favorite beverage by discovering all the different trends, brewing methods and rich history behind some of the world’s greatest ales

Now we not saying that our men readers don’t have manners, but even if you do, there is always, and I do mean always room for improvement… The Essential Manners for Men($11) is all about What to Do, When to Do It, and Why, the three essential W’s in any man’s your life, the author Peter Post is a New York Times Bestseller and writes for the Boston Sunday Globe, that aside, this book is really worth a read, for all men…

No Easy Day ($16), the first-person account of the SEAL Team 6 raid on an abandoned compound that killed Osama bin Laden… That alone is enough to sell me, but the idea of getting an insight, first hand point of view of the SEALs, the U.S. Special Operations Command assigned forces shrouded in mystery and anointed with special powers for direct action, now that is the true reason this book is currently the no1 selling author on Amazon’s best-seller list

Im not saying you do, but for most guys, making dinner is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind, we would rather just order something or look at a menu, but then again you cant do that all day every day, Mad Hungry($12) was written by Martha Stewart Living’s Executive Food Director Lucinda Scale Quinn, who has been making food since she was a teenager, so from grab-and-go breakfasts, to single-skillet meals, to dishes that make great leftovers, Quinn has first-hand experience trying to fill up stomachs for four guys.

Drawing is not as much about the art, or end result but more about the passion that goes into drawing, if I can be honest its like a trance you go into, you feel free, safe and at peace, almost like that feeling you get right after a good gym session, just this doesn’t make you happy but more relaxed. The I Draw Comics Sketchbook($25) on the other hand, if you are interested might just be the help you need to experience that feeling, for this sketchbook and reference guide will train you in perspective, proportion and all the things… Read More »

Ah yes, Pixar, the animation company that brought to the world some of the best animation movies to date, it’s hard to imagine the amount of work that had to go in to make these fine films, The Art of Pixar($31.50) offers a behind-the-scenes tour of every Pixar film to date, including the complete color scripts, select visual development art, and a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter.

Blake Mycoskie, a perfect example of someone that saw a huge outcry from less privileged in the world and did something about it. Blake is the founder of Toms(Toms Shoes) and he has just released his very first book; Start Something That Matters($22). In Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest-growing shoe companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such other innovative organizations as method, charity: water, FEED Projects, and TerraCycle. Blake presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering… Read More »

Every person out there is a leader in some way or another. Most of them just haven’t found their positions just yet. John C Maxwell, best-selling author and speaker on leadership is about to release his new book, The 5 Levels of Leadership($25.99). The publication date is 4th October 2011, but is available for pre-order at a special price of $16.28. In the book Maxwell describes each of these 5 stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each level and rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected, and successful leader.

Have you ever heard a woman ask, where have all the good men gone? Men are here on earth for these essential reasons: “To fight a battle whether it be for god or for family,” “Standing up against the crowd,” “Defending the week and helpless and taking leadership responsibility in his family. In the book Wild At Heart John Eldredge delves deep into the world of men and uncovers the truth behind how modern day society has weakened our links to the captain caveman we all wish to be.