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I have not looked at the book, but I did buy the DVD. I haven't gotten a chance to watch his DVD yet, but I did watch James Smith's DVD on a similar topic.
Short Answer: Without having seen it, I'd say it's probably worth the buy. Learning about well thought out approaches always are. But make sure you combine it with your own experiences to apply it to Powerlifting. It won't be ready to go right out of the box.
Long Answer: I have a decent understanding of Block periodization and the standard issue RTS stuff fits the bill already (albiet with less specific language) if you take the time to plan training thoughtfully. I know the RTS book isn't available yet. I've never published one before. It takes longer than I thought! But when it comes available, it will outline a method for planning your training from one major competition to the next. If you follow that model and put some thought into your training, Block Periodization won't dramatically change what you were doing already. *BUT* learning more about it would STILL be worth it because it gives you a greater understaning about how the training process works, so when you do plan your own training, you're doing more than following the model -- you intelligently understand what it is that you're writing down.
But it goes beyond Block Periodization. If you read about Block Periodization, it's not intended to be used year-round. It's more of a method of pre-competition preparation. By the strict definitions in Block Periodization literature, it is not well suited for "off season" or "non-pre-competition" training. There are other periodization models that should be followed in those instances. That's why it's important to learn about as many periodization models as possible. No singular model is the best -- just as no singular training program is the best. You need a SYSTEM of periodization to be the best just as you need a training SYSTEM to have the best in that arena also. There are tons of ways to organize training. Nearly all of them are worthwhile at some point in time. Be a student of the sport, learn as much as you can about them, then when it comes time to plan your training you'll understand what you're trying to accomplish.
