The Volumetrics Eating Plan

by Barbara Rolls

Like the Supermarket Diet, this book is full of recipies that I can skip. So the reading only takes an hour. The message is simple, like all the diet books - eat low energy, high water and high fiber food. But there are a few interesting points to take away:

1) divide engergy by serving size, if size (g) is larger than energy(c), eat a lot; if about the same, pay attention to portion; if much smaller (>2), limit.
2) calculate engergy need:
A: sedentary = 1;
low active (30 - 90 min brisk walking daily) = 1.14;
active (1.5 - 3.5 hours brisk walking daily) = 1.27;
very active (3.5 or more brisk waling daily) = 1.45
B: height (inches) * 16.78
C: weight (lb) * 4.95
D: age * 7.31
E: B + C
F: A * E
G: 387 - D
Result: G + F

Mindless Eating

- Why We Eat More Than We Think

by BrianWansink

This is one of those books that got people really exciting with startling claims and funny findings that could fill a lot of conversations and gossips afterwards. And, the idea is really simple - perception, perception fools us into overeating, and some small changes/modifications on that can help us to eat better and even loose weight. Let's hope so.

- try 0.25 lb per week
- eat only 100 -200 calories less a day
- avoid bigger packages
- hide you food
- use trade offs (I can eat x if I do y)

The Story of Classical Music

by Darren Henley
read by Marin Alsop

I didn't go through the whole thing, but that's only because I decided to buy one for my self. It includes most of the importants artists, their achievements, background and masterpieces. It is intended for children, but comprehensive and enjoyable enough for me.