Personal Safety

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Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

Many of us caregivers face uncertain future, while caring and providing for our elderly loved ones. Being responsible for the needs and care of an elderly loved one can be a difficult role that many of us do willingly, but it requires a lot of patience, time, energy, tenderness, and hard work. We often need to make decisions which are life-altering for our loved ones and for our own selves and, at times, are not pleasant or easy.

Having a pet dragon is so much fun. You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play. You can teach him to make friends, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and much more.

Of all the opportunities to invest and make money, bond investing is likely one of the most neglected. Stocks are the get-rich investment, hyped by Wall Street and favored by investors. Commodities are widely used to hedge risk and to gamble on price changes. Even real estate is more widely held for its cash flow and other benefits.

Do you feel like people don't respect you? Maybe they ignore what you want or just take advantage of you. When that happens, life doesn't seem fair. But a sense of fairness can exist between you and everyone in your life when you learn to set true boundaries. Dave Jetson, a licensed professional counselor, has made a career out of helping people set boundaries. Now, in Setting True Boundaries, he will share with you the strategies his clients have used to transform their relationships and find peace of mind.

In this inspiring and important memoir, a repairman turned safety expert shares his wisdom on tackling simple—and dangerous—jobs in the safest ways possible. Accidents happen, but they're usually the result of human carelessness. Charlie Morecraft found that out one August night years ago...

E chi se lo aspettava, che succedesse proprio qui, proprio a noi? Una mattina ci siamo svegliati, e improvvisamente eravamo in balia di una gigantesca tempesta. Il Covid-19, l’ansia, la paura, il lockdown... era tutto un enorme vortice che minacciava di inghiottirci. Ne avremmo fatto volentieri a meno. Ma è accaduto. A ben guardare, però, la mareggiata non ha lasciato dietro di sé solo detriti, ma anche un piccolo tesoro. Mentre la tempesta colpiva forte abbiamo imparato il valore del tempo trascorso in famiglia, con i nostri figli.

Parenting for a Digital Future moves beyond the panicky headlines to offer a deeply researched exploration of what it means to parent in a period of significant social and technological change.

Each year Americans lose billions of dollars to fraudulent activity. The Madoffs Among Us explains in graphic detail how and why people fall prey. Most importantly, it tells you how to easily identify the people who perpetrate these crimes and avoid their deceitful practices. Why do smart people fall for these cons? What are today’s most common scams? And how can you avoid becoming a victim?

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

Danger! It lurks at every corner! Volcanoes. Sharks. Pickup artists. Savage bike messengers. Keep this audio bundle on your phone, under the pillow, in the glove compartment, and anywhere else to help you survive the most harrowing predicaments—jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to face the perils of travel, work or romance!

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.

A must-listen audiobook that could actually save your life. The world is changing all around us, and the dynamics of crime continue to move in the wrong direction. The old adage "The best defense is a strong offense" rings true in the contents of this audiobook, and it is our responsibility to bolster that offense through education and preparation.

The mother of a bullied first grader, popular blogger Carrie Goldman's inspiring true story triggered an outpouring of support from online communities around the world. In Bullied, she gives us a guide to the crucial lessons and actionable guidance she's learned about how to stop bullying before it starts. It is a book born from Goldman's post about the ridicule her daughter suffered from bringing a Star Wars thermos to school.

Discover the joys of resistance band training, a dynamic and gentle way to enhance your strength, balance, and cardiovascular health, tailored especially for seniors. Whether you're looking to regain confidence in your mobility, reduce blood pressure, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle without the hassle of heavy weights, this book is your comprehensive guide.

A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion—tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms.

Being a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, as parents and educators know all too well.

Questionable advice to avoid violence, like “don’t go shopping alone,” comes mostly from the police or other men in authority. But gender-based violence is often enacted in the most intimate spheres of our lives, not when we’re out grocery shopping. To stop this violence, we need strategies that are just as intimate. In The Cost of Fear, nationally recognized violence prevention expert Meg Stone helps listeners separate fact from fiction. It’s full of practical, research-based strategies that listeners can use to keep themselves and their communities safer.

From understanding the fundamentals of self-defense to analyzing relevant factors in various situations, this guide provides a well-rounded approach to personal safety. In the event of an encounter, Fight For Your Best Life offers practical guidance on how to respond effectively and make split-second decisions that can be the difference between safety and danger.