Most Popular Books by Robert Wolff

With a new preface, Robert Paul Wolff''s classic analysis of the foundations of the authority of the state and the problems of political authority and moral autonomy in a democracy.

The Ideal of the University is a lucid, comprehensive analysis of the rationale, principles, and presuppositions that make contemporary universities what they are. The book begins with four sharp, carefully delineated models of a university. After analyzing such controversial issues as the role of grading in the university and the "myth" of value neutrality. Wolff turns to the crucial question of how the university should be governed. He argues for a radical reconstruction based on a "social contract" that would place ultimate authority in the hands of the faculty and students. The book concludes with a series of "practical proposals for Utopian reform," including such provocative recommendations as a variable-length, ungraded undergraduate program and elimination of the Ph.D. degree. In his introduction to this new edition, Wolff expands upon his original speculations to argue in substantive detail for the liberating potential of the liberal arts. Drawing upon Freud and Marcuse, Wolff proposes that literature, art, and philosophy embody a promise of gratification that engenders a negative critique of the social and cultural status quo. The rationale for the liberal arts university is society''s need for a reservoir of critical thinking that is the motor of social, economic, and political progress. Elegantly written and passionately argued; The Ideal of the University is essential reading for educators and sociologists.

• Explores the lifestyle of indigenous peoples of the world who exist in complete harmony with the natural world and with each other. • Reveals a model of a society built on trust, patience, and joy rather than anxiety, hurry, and acquisition. • Shows how we can reconnect with the ancient intuitive awareness of the world''s original people. Deep in the mountainous jungle of Malaysia the aboriginal Sng''oi exist on the edge of extinction, though their way of living may ultimately be the kind of existence that will allow us all to survive. The Sng''oi--pre-industrial, pre-agricultural, semi-nomadic--live without cars or cell phones, without clocks or schedules in a lush green place where worry and hurry, competition and suspicion are not known. Yet these indigenous people--as do many other aboriginal groups--possess an acute and uncanny sense of the energies, emotions, and intentions of their place and the living beings who populate it, and trustingly follow this intuition, using it to make decisions about their actions each day. Psychologist Robert Wolff lived with the Sng''oi, learned their language, shared their food, slept in their huts, and came to love and admire these people who respect silence, trust time to reveal and heal, and live entirely in the present with a sense of joy. Even more, he came to recognize the depth of our alienation from these basic qualities of life. Much more than a document of a disappearing people, Original Wisdom: Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing holds a mirror to our own existence, allowing us to see how far we have wandered from the ways of the intuitive and trusting Sng''oi, and challenges us, in our fragmented world, to rediscover this humanity within ourselves.

From the pages of Muscle & Fitness magazine comes Bodybuilding 101, a complete motivational how-to guide based on Robert Wolff''s immensely popular column in the world-renowned fitness magazine. Covering everything from nutrition basics, common training mistakes, and powerful mental strategies to specialized training for your body type and the 22 best machine exercises, Bodybuilding 101 appeals to men and women of all ages, from beginner to advanced fitness enthusiast--anyone who desires a stronger, firmer, and shapelier body but does not have the know-how to achieve it. In order to help explain exercises step-by-step, Bodybuilding 101 contains more than 200 photos by the best physique and exercise photographers in the industry. Robert Wolff is a true fitness and motivation authority who has helped thousands reach their absolute best. Let him show you the way to achieve incredible, lifetime-lasting results in the quickest way possible. Robert Wolff, Ph.D., lectures throughout the world on fitness, motivation, and high-level success principles. He has worked with such fitness legends as Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Lee Haney, Steve Reeves, Lou Ferrigno, Rachel McLish, and Cory Everson and has been published in Shape, Men''s Fitness, and Flex. "Of all the writers who have written for my magazines, one of the best who''s changed the lives of people through bodybuilding and motivation is Robert Wolff. He has the uncanny ability for discovering the subtleties that turn a good exercise into a great one and for cutting through the hype to explain it to the average man and woman in easy and motivating ways that they''ll understand and remember." --Joe Weider "No other physical activity can change your body faster than bodybuilding, and no other writer and book can give you the real priceless jewels of training wisdom learned from years of gym workouts and working alongside the greatest names in the sport like Robert Wolff and Bodybuilding 101. This book will be a guide that you''ll refer to time and time again because Robert Wolff''s inspirational message is timeless." --Cory Everson, six-time Ms. Olympia and bestselling author "Robert Wolff is in a class of his own. Few writers can capture the muscle and soul of bodybuilding like him. You''re holding a book written by the man who can give you a priceless world of knowledge and save you much wasted time and frustration." --Lee Haney, eight-time Mr. Olympia and world champion bodybuilder "What a breath of fresh air it is to have someone who really knows his stuff come along and write a book with information that works incredibly well. Robert Wolff is such a writer, and Bodybuilding 101 is a book that can get you in great shape much quicker than you ever thought possible." --Rachel McLish, two-time Ms. Olympia and bestselling author "Robert Wolff shares the same passion for the sport of natural bodybuilding that I have, and he has intuitive understanding of and in-the-gym knowledge about all aspects of training. It''s with pleasure that I highly recommend his book. His message and book will change your physique and your life!" --Steve Reeves, former Mr. American and Mr. Universe

How to Make It in the New Music Business leads both novice and professional musicians into today''s digital world, helping them to take complete control over all aspects of their music, from writing and performing to recording and selling. Motivating readers to live their dreams, author Robert Wolff shows how anyone can set up and run their own music business and become a highly successful businessman or businesswoman; record major label quality music in their home, aided by tips from music professionals; broadcast that music over their own web site and radio station to a potential audience of over 500 million people via the world wide web; and do it without a major record label''s support. Divided into lessons, the book focuses on such key areas of interest as: * Lesson One: Old School vs. New Reality: The Digital Revolution Levels the Playing Field * Lesson Two: Radio & Records: Learning How to Play the Game * Lesson Three: The Illusion of Needing a Record Deal: Courtney Love''s Real World Wake-Up Call * Lesson Four: A View from Both Sides of the Fence: Steve Lukather on What''s Right & What''s Wrong with the Music Business * Lesson Five: Building Your A Team: Who You Need and Who You Don''t * Lesson Six: It''s All about the Song: Advice & Inspiration from Diane Warren * Lesson Seven: Developing Your Sound: Advice from Bob Bradshaw * Lesson Eight: Finding the Best Recording & Creating Platform for You: Using What the Pros Use * Lesson Nine: Mixing Your Music: Advice from Bob Clearmountain * Lesson Ten: Mastering Your Music: Advice from Bob Ludwig * Lesson Eleven: Launching the Business of "You, Inc"; Powerful Business Strategies That You Too Can Use * Lesson Twelve: Real World New Music Boot Camp: What You Need to Know About Copyrights, Music Publishing, & Licensing * Lesson Thirteen: Premiering Your Music to Listeners All Over the World: Three Steps to Broadcasting & Selling Your Music to a Global Audience The book also includes interviews with some major names in the music business, including Grammy-winning guitarist and composer Steve Lukather, Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, guitar/sound system designer Bob Bradshaw, legendary engineer/producer/record mixer Bob Clearmountain, and sound mixer/masterer Bob Ludwig. How to Make It in the New Music Business is the any person''s how-to, offering step-by-step advice to making it in the music business in one''s own way, on own''s own terms.

Menopause Reset! is the revolutionary, scientifically-proven program that helps women control the physiological effects of perimenopause and menopause with mind, diet, and exercise solutions that keep blood sugar levels stable and bodies in the fat-burning zone all day long. In the past, controversial hormonal replacement therapy was the only method by which women could positively affect menopausal symptoms. But Menopause Reset! changes all of that. The program specifically regulates blood glucose with food, exercise, and highly effective stress reduction techniques, allowing women to stop and reverse menopausal weight and fat gain. Based on the successful treatment of tens of thousands of women whose life-changing results are included in the book, Dr. Harpaz has put together an easy, 3-step solution that targets the triggers of menopause and its symptoms. Menopause Reset! teaches women all about their metabolic mechanisms: what they are, how they work, and, most importantly, how to manipulate them to achieve sustainable weight loss and get their bodies back!

Dr. Robert Wolff -- former editor of Muscle & Fitness -- knows how hard it is to get started on a fitness regimen, so he designed a series of easy activities that improve willpower, get the energy flowing, and keep exercisers on the fast track to toning and weight loss. For the millions of Americans who are stressed out, have no time to exercise, need to shed pounds, or just can''t get to that next level of physical achievement, Dr. Wolff has created the perfect program to help busy people exercise, eat right, and stay on track throughout the year. Here are some of the book''s unique features for each week: -- An inspirational quote to psyche readers up for the next step. -- A mental tip to show how to tap into the power of mind over matter. -- An exercise tip. Readers can tone the waist and obliques using a broom handle or work the chest, shoulders, and arms while sitting at a stop light. -- A nutrition tip. Simple changes to a diet can make a big difference. Once launched, anyone can chart his or her progress using an easy journal format. Dr. Wolff makes it all fun and easy!

Your complete preparation guide for a successful career in personal training. Training authority Robert Wolff walks you through the most important subject areas you need to pass certification, get started, and succeed as a personal trainer. Become a Certified Personal Trainer will guide you through the entire certification process, providing sample questions for each of the top exams and also offering much-needed advice about the business side of the job and beyond. Become a Certified Personal Trainer shows you: An inside look into the top organizations and how they would train you. How to approach assessments and protocols for working with specific body types. Psychology you need to know about clients and ways to modify their behavior. Basics on nutrition, supplementation, and weight management. Physical preparation in and out of the gym. The training and business mistakes others make and how to avoid them. Business lessons including finding clients, making yourself stand out from the competition, and creating a mindset for success. Whether becoming a trainer is your dream job or you''re already in the field, Robert Wolff provides the tools you need to give you and your clients the best chance at success. Robert Wolff, Ph.D., is a former editor of Muscle&Fitness and has worked with the world''s biggest bodybuilding and fitness stars, including fitness legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Evander Holyfield. Wolff is the author of numerous books including Bodybuilding 101; Robert Wolff''s Book of Great Workouts; Home Bodybuilding; The Knockout Workout with Mia St. John; and Dr. Robert Wolff''s Great Body, Great Life Program. He lives in New York City.

Four Decades of Student-Friendly Philosophy About Philosophy is an introductory text that covers all the major fields of philosophy in an easy-to-read language, interspersed with short selections from the major philosophers. It has been a best-selling leader in the field for more than forty years and it is written by an internationally recognized author of more than twenty books. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyPhilosophyLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Each chapter ends with a Contemporary Application feature. This feature helps students connect the philosophy of the chapter to a current issue or problem being discussed widely in America. Engage Students - Each chapter starts with a brief biography and discussion of a great philosopher who has contributed to the field of philosophy. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor''s Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Books á la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalize their book by incorporating their own notes and taking only the portion of the book they need to class -- all at a fraction of the bound book price. NEW! Pearson''s Reading Hour Program for Instructors Interested in reviewing new and updated texts in Philosophy? Click on the below link to choose an electronic chapter to preview... Settle back, read, and receive a Penguin paperback for your time! http: //www.pearsonhighered.com/readinghour/philosophy