The Little Book of Talent Pdf

ISBN: 034553025X
Title: The Little Book of Talent Pdf 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills
Author: Daniel Coyle
Published Date: 2012
Page: 160

“The Little Book of Talent should be given to every graduate at commencement, every new parent in a delivery room, every executive on the first day of work. It is a guidebook—beautiful in its simplicity and backed by hard science—for nurturing excellence.”—Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit   “It’s so juvenile to throw around hyperbolic terms such as ‘life-changing,’ but there’s no other way to describe The Little Book of Talent. I was avidly trying new things within the first half hour of reading it and haven’t stopped since. Brilliant. And yes: life-changing.”—Tom Peters, co-author of In Search of Excellence Daniel Coyle is the author of The Talent Code, as well as the New York Times bestseller Lance Armstrong’s War. He lives with his wife and four children in Homer, Alaska, and Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

A manual for building a faster brain and a better you!

The Little Book of Talent is an easy-to-use handbook of scientifically proven, field-tested methods to improve skills—your skills, your kids’ skills, your organization’s skills—in sports, music, art, math, and business. The product of five years of reporting from the world’s greatest talent hotbeds and interviews with successful master coaches, it distills the daunting complexity of skill development into 52 clear, concise directives. Whether you’re age 10 or 100, whether you’re on the sports field or the stage, in the classroom or the corner office, this is an essential guide for anyone who ever asked, “How do I get better?”

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“The Little Book of Talent should be given to every graduate at commencement, every new parent in a delivery room, every executive on the first day of work. It is a guidebook—beautiful in its simplicity and backed by hard science—for nurturing excellence.”—Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit

“It’s so juvenile to throw around hyperbolic terms such as ‘life-changing,’ but there’s no other way to describe The Little Book of Talent. I was avidly trying new things within the first half hour of reading it and haven’t stopped since. Brilliant. And yes: life-changing.”—Tom Peters, co-author of In Search of Excellence

Carry it around with you and read it in your spare time I've been reading several different books that grew out of Anders Ericsson's research on skill development and expertise. I have to say this is my favorite. The 52 quick tips deliver an amazing amount of wisdom and actionable advice without the stultifying fluff that most authors pack in between their central points in order to make the book seem more thorough. This guide book of 52 actionable tips distills the essence of what Daniel Coyle learned through his years of researching and visiting world hot spots of talent and professional excellence. Do yourself a favor. Get a copy and throw it in your golf bag, musical instrument case or whatever you carry with you when you are practicing and perfecting your craft of choice. You'll almost always find some little piece of advice that increases your ability to excel.A must have for anyone trying to improve any talent This tiny book is loaded with great, easy to implement ideas that really did completely change the way I practice and drill for dancing. I have definitely noticed an improvement following such basic but brilliant ideas such as repeat a move/routine/combination you are trying to learn three times, do something else for 10 minutes, then do the drill another three times. I find I learn the moves much faster that way then repeating on end. I wish I had this book at the start of my dance career. I'm recommending this to all my fellow dancers, and any musicians/athletes I know.Immediately Actionable Tips I'll keep this short (much like the book).Read this if you're a teacher, coach, or mentor. Read this if you're an athlete, student, or hobbyist. Read this even if you don't enjoy reading! I guarantee you there's information in here that you've never considered. And what's great, it's all been distilled from the best academies and coaches in the world. For example - "The key to effective engraving is to create an intense connection: to watch and listen so closely that you can imagine the feeling of performing the skill." What this does is create a 'mental blueprint' to be used in combination with actual, physical practice. And there are 52 tips of similarly valuable (or less valuable) information at the ready!Get it already!

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ISBN: 1974708012
Title: BEASTARS, Vol. 4 (4) Pdf
Author: Paru Itagaki
Published Date: 2020-01-21
Page: 216

Paru Itagaki began her professional career as a manga author in 2016 with the short story collection Beast Complex. Beastars is her first serialization. Beastars has won multiple awards in Japan, including the prestigious 2018 Manga Taisho Award.At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust? As gray wolf Legoshi continues to grapple with his feelings for dwarf rabbit Haru, he discovers another member of the Drama Club is friendly with her too. But just how friendly…? Meanwhile, someone is developing feelings for Legoshi. And Bengal tiger Bill is threatening to reveal some disturbing truths about someone’s past…

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Doing Justice Free Pdf

ISBN: 0525521127
Title: Doing Justice Pdf A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law
Author: Preet Bharara
Published Date: 2019
Page: 368

"Bharara positions Doing Justice as a treatise on “the rule of law and faith in the rule of law” at a time when both are under threat. The contrast with Trump, and his contempt for the rule of law, is inevitable. Beyond simply rebutting the president, though, Bharara seeks to present the justice system Trump disdains as a source of inspiration for a healthier politics. His reflection on the role of the justice system in America is an effort both to make the inner workings of that system accessible to people unfamiliar with what criminal justice looks like from the perspective of law enforcement, and to suggest how people might apply ideals and habits honed in the courtroom to the patterns of everyday life."—The Washington Post"His first book, Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of Law, takes us back to basics, asking us to reflect on what truth means when a serial liar sits in the Oval Office; what civility involves amid all the social media yelling; and how to uphold the rule of law when thuggish behaviour appears to be the order of the day… At its most powerful, Doing Justice works as a metaphorical survival guide for the Trump era. As with everything Bharara does, he writes in a tone that is calm and considered, a warm bath after the outrage of Trump’s daily tweets… That’s what has made him such an unlikely superstar following his dismissal at Trump’s hands."—The Guardian"Like the best lawyers (and writers), Preet Bharara tells a good war story. But Doing Justice is a great deal more—a vivid memoir of a critical job, a primer on the toughest questions of prosecutorial ethics, and a reminder of the drama inherent in life in the courtroom arena."—Jeffrey Toobin, author of American Heiress: The Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst"Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law is written in a way that both an inside audience and a lay audience will savor. Trials and investigations are currently at the forefront of our national discourse, and Bharara does a superb job supplementing that conversation… What makes his book particularly absorbing—and worth reading—is that, among the many and important successes of his storied office, he also describes the uncertainty, the struggles, the failures and the dilemmas inherent in the work… Doing Justice is a consistently compelling and important tale, well written and well worth reading."—Lawfare  "With DOING JUSTICE: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law, Preet Bharara writes himself into the diamond circle of Clarence Darrow... now we have an un-put-down-able primer from the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), written with immense skill and engaging style. He's tough, smart, and funny... He tells riveting stories from real-life experience... Preet Bharara writes that you will not find God or grace in legal concepts or in formal notions of criminal justice. But be assured that you'll find God and grace in this fascinating book."—Kitty Kelley, Washington Independent Review of Books  "In this fascinating combination of memoir and ethical-legal manifesto, former U.S. attorney Bharara posits that "the model of the American trial has something to teach us... about debate and disagreement and truth and justice." ...His prose has the quality of a well-written speech, with philosophical pronouncements, followed by supporting tales from both his legal career and his personal life, recounted in a superbly accessible and conversational, even humorous tone,.. Bharara also reminds readers that, while the law is an incredible tool, it is people who create or corrupt justice. With its approachable human moments, tragic and triumphant cases, heroic investigators, and depictions of hardworking everyday people, this book is a rare thing: a page-turning work of practical moral philosophy."  —Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review) "The former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York skillfully explains how he approached his job, offering a mixture of guiding principles and compelling anecdotes. Unlike many lawyers who write books, Bharara refreshingly avoids jargon, striking a conversational tone and regularly employing analogies and metaphors that make his points easily understandable. An engaging tour from beginning to end."—Kirkus (Starred Review) "Bright with anecdotes from his lengthy and illustrious career, Bharara’s razor-edge judgments about punishment, procedure, outcome, and outlook address issues of governance and moral grounding that form the crux of the nature of justice. Bharara speaks with a clear, firm, and engaging voice in this essential primer about the importance of a fair and open justice system."—Booklist“...a relevant and thought-provoking commentary on truth and justice from the unique perspective of a high-level former U.S. Attorney.”—Library Journal “Doing Justice is an essential read for every American who cares about the rule of law and the pursuit of justice in the United States, particularly at a time when these ideals are a constant subject of attack for self-serving political purposes. Buy it, read it, take lots of notes, mark up the index, put it in an easily findable spot on your bookshelf, and accept the fact that you’re going to be going back to it again and again to remind yourself that intelligence, objectivity, and a light sense of humor all have an extremely important place in today’s public debate about the future of the rule of law in the United States of America.” —Michael J. McCann, New York Journal of Books   PREET BHARARA served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2009 to 2017. Bharara oversaw the investigation and litigation of all criminal and civil cases and supervised an office of more than two hundred Assistant U.S. Attorneys, who handled cases involving terrorism, narcotics and arms trafficking, financial and healthcare fraud, cybercrime, public corruption, gang violence, organized crime, and civil rights violations. In 2017, Bharara joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. He is the Executive Vice President of Some Spider Studios and the host of CAFE's Stay Tuned with Preet, a podcast focused on issues of justice and fairness. Bharara graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and from Columbia Law School, where he was a member of the law review.

By the one-time federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, an important overview of the way our justice system works, and why the rule of law is essential to our society. Using case histories, personal experiences and his own inviting writing and teaching style, Preet Bharara shows the thought process we need to best achieve truth and justice in our daily lives and within our society.

Preet Bharara has spent much of his life examining our legal system, pushing to make it better, and prosecuting those looking to subvert it. Bharara believes in our system and knows it must be protected, but to do so, we must also acknowledge and allow for flaws in the system and in human nature.
     The book is divided into four sections: Inquiry, Accusation, Judgment and Punishment. He shows why each step of this process is crucial to the legal system, but he also shows how we all need to think about each stage of the process to achieve truth and justice in our daily lives.
     Bharara uses anecdotes and case histories from his legal career--the successes as well as the failures--to illustrate the realities of the legal system, and the consequences of taking action (and in some cases, not taking action, which can be just as essential when trying to achieve a just result).
     Much of what Bharara discusses is inspiring--it gives us hope that rational and objective fact-based thinking, combined with compassion, can truly lead us on a path toward truth and justice. Some of what he writes about will be controversial and cause much discussion. Ultimately, it is a thought-provoking, entertaining book about the need to find the humanity in our legal system--and in our society.

Just Ice A must read for everyone vested in the rule of law and the future of America. Ordering one for my 19 y/o granddaughter now.I love Preet Bharara I'm a few chapters into the book, and I'm a bit dismayed that PB didn't have some kind of editor -- or at least it seems as though he didn't. He makes a point, then makes it again, then repeats the facts that comprised the story that led to the point, then makes the point again. It's a good-hearted book, full of valuable lessons that unfortunately I felt beaten over the head with. I would like to see PB appointed to the US Supreme Court, but at the same time offer my services as a reader/editor should he decide to write another book.How Federal courts work Really good description of the way the Federal Court process works, told with great precision and compassion; realistically told, including the good and bad.

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Great Society Free Pdf

ISBN: 0061706426
Title: Great Society Pdf A New History
Author: Amity Shlaes
Published Date: 2019-09-10
Page: 480

“This well-researched and smoothly written masterpiece sheds a badly needed lesson-laden light on one of the most important and turbulent times in American history. Shlaes has rendered a book for the ages.” (Steve Forbes)"Great Society is accurate history that reads like a novel, covering the high hopes and catastrophic missteps of our well-meaning leaders."    (Alan Greenspan)"Shlaes’s account of America in the 1960s recalls her 2007 The Forgotten Man about America in the 1930s, and finds — guess what? — a complicated nation. The author writes with a free style, including information on lesser-known figures of the era, as well as an interesting assessment of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon." (Washington Post)“A provocative, well-argued take on a turbulent era.” (Kirkus Reviews) Amity Shlaes is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression, The Forgotten Man/Graphic, Coolidge, and The Greedy Hand: How Taxes Drive Americans Crazy. Miss Shlaes chairs the board of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and the Manhattan Institute's Hayek Book Prize, and serves as a scholar at the King's College. A former member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board, Miss Shlaes published a weekly syndicated column for more than a decade, appearing first in the Financial Times, then in Bloomberg. 

The New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Man and Coolidge offers a stunning revision of our last great period of idealism, the 1960s, with burning relevance for our contemporary challenges.

"Great Society is accurate history that reads like a novel, covering the high hopes and catastrophic missteps of our well-meaning leaders."  ―Alan Greenspan

Today, a battle rages in our country. Many Americans are attracted to socialism and economic redistribution while opponents of those ideas argue for purer capitalism. In the 1960s, Americans sought the same goals many seek now: an end to poverty, higher standards of living for the middle class, a better environment and more access to health care and education. Then, too, we debated socialism and capitalism, public sector reform versus private sector advancement. Time and again, whether under John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, or Richard Nixon, the country chose the public sector. Yet the targets of our idealism proved elusive. What’s more, Johnson’s and Nixon’s programs shackled millions of families in permanent government dependence. Ironically, Shlaes argues, the costs of entitlement commitments made a half century ago preclude the very reforms that Americans will need in coming decades.

In Great Society, Shlaes offers a powerful companion to her legendary history of the 1930s, The Forgotten Man, and shows that in fact there was scant difference between two presidents we consider opposites: Johnson and Nixon. Just as technocratic military planning by “the Best and the Brightest” made failure in Vietnam inevitable, so planning by a team of the domestic best and brightest guaranteed fiasco at home. At once history and biography, Great Society sketches moving portraits of the characters in this transformative period, from U.S. Presidents to the visionary UAW leader Walter Reuther, the founders of Intel, and Federal Reserve chairmen William McChesney Martin and Arthur Burns. Great Society casts new light on other figures too, from Ronald Reagan, then governor of California, to the socialist Michael Harrington and the protest movement leader Tom Hayden. Drawing on her classic economic expertise and deep historical knowledge, Shlaes upends the traditional narrative of the era, providing a damning indictment of the consequences of thoughtless idealism with striking relevance for today. Great Society captures a dramatic contest with lessons both dark and bright for our own time.

A book both engaging and necessary Great book about the still much-heralded Great Society. This history of good intentions, government overreach, and terrible results offers lessons for both policy makers and voters today. This study reflects a commendably Burkean sensibility: prudent reform good; radical, officious transformation imposed by the Federal government problematic, leading to bad results that wiser and humbler leaders should have foreseen.CONSERVATIVE AUTHOR Well written, if a bit dry, by a conservative attempting to prove that providing entitlements was a bad idea then and is a bad idea now. Just because we have not managed to lift everyone out of poverty does not mean either that entitlements were an epic fail or that we should not keep trying.4 stars for writing. Not judging the content because of my own viewpoint.The "Great Society" and its roots in today's issues This is a very important book by Amity Shlaes ("The Forgotten Man" a history of the Great Depression.) Ideas and concepts that are mainstream and sort of a "given" these days had their embryo stage in FDR's "New Deal" but really were fully birthed in the 1960's. I have the advantage of having lived through those times and seen the outcomes of these programs among people I knew and worked with and attended school with. This book goes over the roots of the Great Society, a plan to reduce rural and urban poverty and how it has shaped the problems we face today.Shlaes spends time on the socialist roots of such programs as housing developments and welfare. One thing I take exception to is her passing off "bulldozing of streets people loved in the name of moving them into public housing slums they didn’t love." Yes, this happened. But it wasn't just socialism and progressivism in play here, although the idea of high rises as modern and more sanitary is part of it. The reason for high rises was a housing shortage that continued after WWII and the Baby Boom, a movement of people from the poor rural South and Appalachia to urban centers with jobs and cheapness of construction compared to single family housing. The Pruitt-Igoe housing project is of course a feature of the story here, famously imploded after its failure, but the reasons for its failure are not simple. The projects didn't fail because people didn't like living there compared to old city neighborhoods. I actually knew people who had lived there--poor white farmers who moved out of impoverished Kentucky to take factory jobs in St. Louis and house their families in better digs with floors, central heating and plumbing. They loved it--at first. But a design flaw of breezeways and gathering points--and a mix of populations of different race and cultures and then the recessions and then hyper-inflation that battered those factory jobs led to the very modern features of gathering points being not neighborhood meeting spots but crime centers. It got so bad, people were afraid to exit their apartments and ultimately, the crime-infested project had to be abandoned and taken down. Future housing projects were eventually smaller, ground floor townhouse style or Section 8, existing housing rented at a subsidy and accomplished much more successfully.However, where this book shines is that it tracks the progression from Socialism and Communism being treated as anti-American to it becoming ingrained as a normal solution to societal problems; welfare for mothers (but not for the out of work husbands, ended up weakening families) Some of the catchphrases of the times were "Urban Renewal" which wags redubbed "Urban Removal" Shlaes posits that it was a continuation of the vast expansion of the Federal Government (with good jobs and pensions) that started in the New Deal. Moreover, the Great Society plans moved urban renewal and other programs from state control to Federal, taking tax money out and local control as well. This point alone that Shlaes makes is a foreshadowing of the struggle that now is happening between Federal mandates (often without funding) and states being weakened to the point where a governor job is barely more than a city mayor, compared to the power pre-1960s that a governorship entailed.The struggle of states vs feds is well outlined and I can't recall another history book of recent publication that details this important change to our government as set up under the Constitution. (States were sovereign nations almost, with the Federal government have limited enumerated powers only.)Another point Shlaes makes: for the first time, Federal spending on entitlement outstripped defense spending and to this day. It ballooned to 40 percent by the 80's and now it's over 70 percent. This despite constant war activity almost non-stop since World War II (the Korean, the Cold, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, now the longest war in US history) despite the nonstop military action, the entitlements are the lion's share of spending and we are deeply in debt and servicing that debt.As a result of the "Great Society" spending, taxes rose precipitously and at the same time, a twelve year malaise had the Dow enter and exit at the same 1,000 level.This book may not be for everyone, it certainly has a conservative take HOWEVER, the numbers are telling and also the fact that here we are, forty years later from the Sixties and the urban scene is no better for millions, in fact, you could argue it's worse and lots has been spent to what end? Worth reading to make sure you understand the scope of the issues and what worked and what did NOT work. Doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. And may be the definition of insolvency, too.

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Pathfinder Bestiary (P2) Pdf

ISBN: 1640781706
Title: Pathfinder Bestiary (P2) Pdf
Author: Paizo Staff
Published Date: 2019-08
Page: 360

Unleash the Beasts
Over 400 of fantasy's fiercest foes burst from the pages of this enormous compendium of the most popular and commonly encountered creatures in the world of Pathfinder! From familiar enemies like orcs, dragons, and vampires to new horrors like the nightmarish nilith and the three-headed mukradi, to suitable servants for summoners of every alignment, this must-have companion to the Pathfinder Core Rulebook is crawling with creatures to challenge characters of any level.


The Pathfinder Bestiary includes:
• More than 400 monsters drawn from mythology, genre classics, and more than a decade of Pathfinder, with plenty of new monsters too!
• Gorgeous full-color illustrations on nearly every page!
• Detailed monster lists sorted by level, type, and rarity to help you find the right monster for any situation!
• Universal monster rules to simplify special attacks, defenses, and qualities like grab, swallow whole, and regeneration.
• Guidelines for providing appropriate monstrous treasures for any occasion.
• Detailed lore sidebars offering additional information about Pathfinder’s most popular monstrous friends and foes!

"Woke" Monsters Before I delve into the politics of "woke" monsters meant to appeal to the ultra-left, indulge me, if you will, to comment upon the non-political aspects of this tome...Positives:- Book is gorgeous, with mostly excellent art and layout.- There are some new, surprising monsters in here, and a lot of good old classics. The number of monsters packed into this book is huge - 414 -, though many are variations on a theme and some are basically animals, like a dog.- Statblocks are, blessedly, much shorter now, and it's very cool that monsters now have individualized reactions, and aren't beholden to the same design parameters as PCs. This leaves more room for "fluff" and descriptions of the monsters' places in the world of Golarion. This space is usually taken advantage of, making it all the more glaring when it is absent, as in the case of the wendigo.Negatives:- Too much space is wasted on basic animals, such as horses and dogs. For some reason, Paizo felt it necessary to illustrate these as well, as if we don't know what a horse looks like.- Too many "Good" creatures are included, unlikely to be opponents for many gaming groups.- Flavorful and traditional creature names have often been replaced by much more generic ones (e.g. replacing stirge with "bloodseeker", ettercap with "web lurker")- While much of the art is quite good, a number of the interior art choices are middling to poor at best (bugbear, hobgoblin, ogre, troll, vampire, etc.).- In contrast to Pathfinder 1E bestiaries, not nearly enough of the creatures in this book have specific sizes listed, simply "small", "large", etc. How big is a typical frost drake, gogiteth, etc.?- Locations where creatures are most likely to be found is missing from statblocks and only occurs sporadically in descriptions. Big drawback. Paizo could have even leaned in to their embrace of Golarion and indicated where within their world specific monsters can be found. To add insult to injury, there are no encounter or location tables in the back of the bestiary!Now, onward to political-correctness!- There is a lot of gender activism in here (all tilting towards feminism), and you'll find immersion-breaking statements concerning gender stereotypes, certain female creatures being stronger than the male versions, and a number of societies that are matriarchal, while you'll find none that are patriarchal. Odd, that. Apparently, within Golarion, all societies are either perfect exemplars of gender equality or tilt strongly towards matriarchy. This is silly and a huge blow against verisimilitude. (-1 star) Personally, I'd find it far more interesting to have characters explore a world of true diversity, reflective of the myriad and divergent cultures of its inhabitants, some of whom will craft matriarchies, and some patriarchies. Some might be ruled by Elders, some by the wielders of the arcane, others by seers and oracles, some ruled by those unburdened by base sexual desires, and perhaps some by gifted youth whose talents fade as they age. But having every culture reflect gender parity or matriarchy is just goofy.- As well, the usual Paizo paternalism and puritanism is present - apparently females aren't allowed to visibly express their sexuality anymore. This manifests, as an example, with the illustration for the succubus, which is now apparently a Modesty Demon. (-1 star)In sum, Paizo allows their desire to "include" everyone and engage in gender activism to lessen what would otherwise be a decent product. It's pretty clear at this point that most of Paizo's leaders do not respect masculinity, perhaps even being misandrists. Nonconformance to masculinity seems to be placed on a pedestal, save for, ironically, when Paizo is attempting to subvert stereotypes by portraying female versions of aggressive, strong warriors. And thus, we get nearly every female crafted to "play against type", subvert stereotypes, and change the thinking of their, apparently, neanderthal readers who can't think for themselves. This is completely ineffectual, for in order for stereotype subversion to be effective, you need stereotypes to exist, and people to harbor biases. This apparently does not occur in Golarion, where every community seems to be either an exemplar of gender equality or a matriarchy. Without a foundation of stereotypes, you can't play against type and subvert them. What you're left with is a world without a sense of mooring or verisimilitude, just a shadowy reflection of some modern, ultra-liberal idea of utopia.For those who have followed Paizo for a while, none of this should be surprising. For those new to Paizo, you'll find these viewpoints infesting nearly every Paizo product these days. Paizo apparently lives in such fear of offending or angering the far-left that they find it impossible to creatively portray a fantasy world where male versions of a creature (not just humans) are physically stronger than females, or where a patriarchal, non-evil society exists. Of course, all of this runs contrary to our own history of humankind, but never mind that!Conclusion: If you consider yourself ultra-liberal politically, want this portrayed in your purchases of fantasy RPG products, and don't mind a lack of verisimilitude, this bestiary is for you. For all others, there's not nearly enough positive or new here to outweigh the negatives.Worth the purchase, but far from the best in the new edition I almost loved this book. While I still believe the book is worth buying, I do not believe it is the best 'bang for your buck' of the new edition.First, the good:- There is plenty of variety of creatures;- The artwork is excellent, and in a very fitting style.- Stat blocks are almost universally straightforward to use, and display all the information you need.Now, the bad:- I felt some of the flavor text for some creatures was lacking. The wendigo, for instance, is the most egregious example - a single line of description? C'mon. A lot of relevant info for some creatures is relegated to one or two short sentences in the sidebar. I felt this made the book fall short of what it could have been.- There are no monster creation guidelines. Now, this by itself would have not been as bad, if not for the fact that some creatures have sidebars that describe variants of different levels - but you have no rules in this book to create these new creatures! They are also not in the Core Rulebook, although recently Paizo has released the monster/hazard rules. Nonetheless, I wish they had been in this book - as they did with the Alien Archive for Starfinder, for example.Great update Great artwork andeasy to use information. The book has new monsters and is very user friendly.

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