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Book SynopsisFor anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and heading for the hills, survival expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author, Tim MacWelch, makes that a reality with How to Survive Off the Grid. Concrete, useful hints cover everything from raising chickens in your urban backyard to going totally off the grid in your all-solar log cabin.A guide for the modern homesteader, this covers energy efficiency, finding and pumping your own water, keeping chickens, goats, bees, and other critters, and much more from a practical hands-on perspective. GET THERE Decide how far off the grid you want to get, choose your spot, and take the plunge (or adapt these hints to a more suburban or even urban lifestyle) Stake Your Claim Gimme Shelter Water or Life The Heat Is On Power Up LIVE THERE  Ensure you have enough to eat on a daily basis, and all year round. More than Meals Veggies for All Fruits and Nuts Amber Waves of Grain Backyard Critters Get Your Goat Have a Cow, Man Fish & Bugs   SURVIVE THERE Eat nature's bounty, build a safe house, and nurse yourself back to health  The Long Haul Hunt & Fish Level Up Safe as Houses Be Your own Doctor  Bug Out!  Into the Wild With high-quality design, amazing illustrations—this comprehensive lifestyle book is the perfect gift!

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Book SynopsisBe prepared for the worst case scenario with t this field-tested guide to surviving a nuclear attack, written by a revered civil defense expert.This edition of Cresson H. Kearny’s iconic Nuclear War Survival Skills (originally published in 1979 and updated by Kearny himself in 1987 and again in 2001), offers expert advice for ensuring your family’s safety should the worst come to pass. Chock-full of practical instructions and preventative measures, Nuclear War Survival Skills is based on years of meticulous scientific research conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Featuring a new introduction by ex-Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Don Mann, this book also includes Instructions for six different fallout shelters Food and water Myths and facts about the dangers of nuclear weapons Tips for maintaining an adequate food and water supply Shelter sanitation and preventive medicine Surviving without doctors A foreword by “the father of the hydrogen bomb,” physicist Dr. Edward Teller, An “About the Author” note by Eugene P. Wigner, physicist and Nobel Laureate. Written at a time when global tensions were at their peak, Nuclear War Survival Skills remains relevant in the dangerous age in which we now live.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes a narcissist go from self-involved to terrifying? In this national bestseller, Joe Navarro, a leading FBI profiler, unlocks the secrets to the personality disorders that put us all at risk. ?I should have known.??How could we have missed the warning signs???I always thought there was something off about him.?When we wake up to new tragedies in the news every day?shootings, rampages, acts of domestic terrorism?we often blame ourselves for missing the mania lurking inside unsuspecting individuals. But how could we have known that the charismatic leader had the characteristics of a tyrant? And how can ordinary people identify threats from those who are poised to devastate their lives on a daily basis?the crazy coworkers, out-of-control family members, or relentless neighbors?In Dangerous Personalities, former FBI profiler Joe Navarro has the answers. He shows us how to identify the four most common "dangerous personalities"?the Narcissist, the Predator, the Paranoid, and the Unstable Personality? and how to analyze the potential threat level. Along the way, he provides essential tips and tricks to protect ourselves both immediately and in the long-term, as well as how to heal the trauma of being exposed to the destructive egos in our world.

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Book SynopsisTrained by the top Israeli Defense Forces'' instructors, Gershon Ben Keren is one of the foremost experts on the martial art of Krav Magra. In his third book, Ben Keren explains how to survive life-threatening real-world offenses—terrorists, active shooters, carjackers, home invaders—and demonstrates how Krav Maga can be employed to respond to them. Each section of Extreme Survival provides detailed instructions alongside a series of photographs that show move-by-move how to defend yourself and others against: Attacks in workplaces, homes, and public places Unarmed attackers Assailants armed with knives, handguns, long barrel firearms, explosives, and improvised weapons One-on-one assaults and attacks on groups Attacks in open areas as well as in cramped spaces, such as inside a car A 2011 inductee into the Museum of Israeli Martial Arts, Ben Keren focuses on the psychology of violence to inform his self-dTrade Review"Should you judge a book by its cover? In the case of Krav Maga Extreme Survival, by Gershon Ben Keren, absolutely…The book has plenty of clear colour photos to take you through what to do…For a book about such bad events, which could easily have been gloomy, instead I found Ben Keren's ending, like the whole book, empowering and uplifting." --Professional Security Magazine"Written by Gershon Ben Keren, who's practiced Krav Maga for 25 years, this text covers--as the cover says--active-shooter scenarios, carjackings, home invasions, predator profiling and other aspects of self-defense. It's 223 pages long and includes numerous full-color, step-by-step photos." --Black Belt Magazine

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Book SynopsisMost of us only half-listen to the public service announcements about safety in the home. We lock our doors at night, but do little else to change habits that may make us the next victims of the dangerous individuals who are always on the watch for their next opportunity. This updated paperback edition takes readers through the mindset of predatory criminals - their motives, various plans of attack, and way of thinking - and then teaches simple lifestyle techniques that will help reduce the risk of becoming victimized. Featuring a new chapter on how the Internet and social media has radically changed how some predators operate, criminal behavior specialists Greg Cooper and Mike King provide expert analysis based on real-life cases, in addition to moving insights from victims and criminals themselves. The authors make the point that the people who commit these crimes aren't much different from the predators of the wild, preying on the weak and unsuspecting. What makes these individuals more dangerous than their instinctive wildlife counterparts, however, is that they consciously choose to inflict their will on the more vulnerable members of their own species. To protect our loved ones and ourselves requires that we truly educate ourselves about the predators who live in our society and then take appropriate action. This excellent, in-depth study will help readers lead safer lives.Trade Review""In an absolutely riveting manner, criminal behavior specialists Cooper and King delve into the mind-sets of predatory criminals and suggest simple lifestyle techniques to help reduce the risk of victimization....while readers may get knots in their stomachs, they are bound to find information that will help them live safer lives. Highly recommended for all libraries." LIBRARY JOURNAL“This is a landmark book. It is powerful and compelling as well as practical. [The authors] draw on an extensive background in profiling to dissect the world of the predator and show us how to stop them. Deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf. It is a must read." ANN WOLBERT BURGESSProfessor of Psychiatric Nursing, Boston College

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Book SynopsisAn SAS soldier explains the battle history of this prestigious military service, while teaching how you can defend yourself in both hand-to-hand and military combat.Seventy years after its inception, the Special Air Service (SAS) is recognized by many as one of the most decorated military forces in the world. Their soldiers do battle on a daily basis, taking actions that are normally swift, very hard hitting, and extremely secretive. They will go—willingly—deep behind enemy lines, taking on incredible odds and risking their lives in the hope of rescuing others.In the SAS Combat Handbook, you will be informed on all aspects of SAS operations. With never-before-seen photographs of these heroes in action and untold stories of individual acts of bravery, you will be taught the key combat methods that have made this military group exactly what they are: elite.Included are training tips that will teach you about various military tactics, such as:The art of cover and remaining hidden behind enemy linesThe keys to covert insertion and extraction operationsCounterterrorism skills, including building entry, ambush, and snipingFire battles on land, in the air, or at seaAnd so much moreFrom the gathering of intelligence to undercover operations, the SAS is made up of two hundred men who are rigorously selected, highly trained, and ready to face what others fear. They know what it takes to get the job done, and no matter the situation, their combat skills are the best in the business.

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Book SynopsisThe world can often feel like a very scary, complicated and messy place. It''s not always clear what is the correct thing to say, the best thing to do or the right way to be.HOPE THIS HELPS offers an easy guide that can help you feel and do better, and gives guidance on things that can appear incredibly difficult to navigate. Centring tolerance, kindness and empathy, the book takes us back to our roots as a human race of simply wanting to connect, be heard and enjoy life.Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you''re facing. Benjy Kusi will provide insight on . . . - Why it''s not selfish to choose yourself- Why it''s OK to change your opinion as you learn- Why impact means more than intent- Why we should listen to others more- How we can be kinder onlineAnd much, much more.More than anything this book reminds you that not everyone can be everything all the time, but the little things each of us can do to make the world slightly better can amount to something incredible. We hope this helps.

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Book SynopsisA masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world?s greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter andNew York Timesbestselling author ofBreatheA mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the ?first family of martial arts,? Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson?s three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. For Rickson, Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor for life. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life?s challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance.Gracie wroteComfort in Darknessafter being diagnosed with Parkinson?s Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracie?s defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice.For the first time, Gracie reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system and life philosophy for life he developed over the course of his life. Anyone can use the principles of invisible Jiu Jitsu to awaken their dormant inherent power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker,Comfort in Darknessis a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.

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Book SynopsisFrom a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the Pose Method who has trained the running elite, an essential guide for all runners seeking to go faster and farther without injury Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run—and the wildly popular natural running trend it sparked—changed the way we think about running, but it has also prompted many questions: Have we been running the wrong way? And, have we been running in the wrong kind of shoe? What is the safest type of foot strike? How many types are there? And what is a foot strike anyway? No existing guide has clearly addressed these concerns—until now. The Running Revolution provides both beginning and experienced runners with everything they need to know in order to safely and efficiently transition to and master a safer and more biomechanically efficient way of running that is guaranteed to improve performance and minimize wear and tear on the body.   More than a one-sizeTrade Review“The Pose Method of running has not only eliminated my injuries, it has been an integral part of continued improvement in my chosen sport. In fact at 52 years of age I am still improving. A bonus of the Pose Method for me has been significant health and strength improvement. My journey has been patient and progressive and had I continued to run as I did previously I believe I would now be limited to playing board games. My advice is to be patient and persevere; it truly is worth it.” —Terry Roberts, 35 time Ironman finisher and Ironman Australia legend "I have used these principles to develop running skill in US Army Soldiers since 2008 and have seen decreases of up to four minutes on a two-mile run within just two weeks.” —Dr. Charles Blake, US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Director of US Army Physical Fitness School “About one year ago, I could not run 50 yards without extreme IT Band Syndrome pain. I spent 30 minutes with Dr. Romanov and could run as far and as much as I wanted pain free. Today, I am the USA Paratriathlon National Champion.” —David Kyle, Associate Director of Health and Physical Education, University of Alabama “The material and insights detailed in The Running Revolution are scientifically, physically, and emotionally profound. The Pose Method has the potential to be used as a standard by which running performances can be evaluated, coached, and enhanced. If you are a runner looking for a resource to reduce injury risk, improve performance, and build your training program, look no further. In 25 years of working with running athletes, I have yet to find a more meaningful resource.” —Tom Whipple, Physical Therapist, Penn State Sports Medicine and author of The Endurance Paradox “Romanov’s teachings have dramatically changed and fundamentally shaped the way we think about, understand, and teach not only running, but all movement. I can say unequivocally, that no other information I have acquired in my career has influenced my teaching process more. The Pose Method is the only teaching method we use for our runners at LA PALESTRA.” —Pat Manocchia, former “Good Morning America” fitness expert and founder of LA PALESTRA Center for Preventative Medicine “To tens of thousands of runners, including me, Nicholas Romanov walks (and runs) on water. Approaching running as a skill to be learned, his groundbreaking, much-copied Pose Method established a new paradigm, promoting a soft, natural landing that minimizes impact, maximizes speed, eliminates injuries, and saves running careers. No one thought about form until Romanov came along; now we know that it is crucial. I've interviewed dozens of runners who simply would not be running without it.” —Roy M. Wallack, author of Barefoot Running Step by Step and Run for Life “The Pose Method of running has been a crucial component of my Physical Therapy practice. Not only does this method offer a clear standard for teaching and modifying running form, it also allows runners to run more efficiently. I instruct my patients in the Pose Method before allowing them to run again. Since adopting this practice I have seen patients who were unable to run for years, not only start running again, but do so pain free. Other patients have shaved one to two minutes, on average, off of their two-mile Army Physical Fitness Test run times. Since learning the Pose Method, I have personally dropped my half marathon time by 10 minutes.” —Lieutenant Colonel Angela Diebal, US Army Physical Therapist "There's no doubt about it, the Pose Method made me a more efficient runner. And the beauty of the system is that no matter who you are, if you stick to the principles and apply them in each training session, you can't help but improve." —Andrew Walters, Elite Australian Marathoner, Pose Method coach and founder of Setai-Do Australia “I discovered Dr. Romanov's Pose Method about four years ago, and it has changed the way I understand running. Since then both my athletes and I have gained the ability to run great distances with less stress on the body, faster recovery and reduced running-related injuries. This book will help transform you into a smoother, more confident athlete.” —Gil Cramer, Running Technique Specialist and elite Ultra Marathoner “Movement skill is foundational for the performance community. Dr. Romanov brings the same approach to running. Romanov's Running Revolution is the common standard upon which running skill can be built.” —Colonel David Feltwell, US Army Physical Therapist “Dr. Romanov has spent the majority of his life thinking about running problems and in close to one day the solutions came to him: Pose Method. I am overwhelmed by gratitude when I ponder how much time Dr. Romanov has invested into solving many of the running problems we have not understood in the past.” —Debbie Savage, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Australian Sports Commission and former elite sprinter “Romanov’s years of research and practice, coupled with Brungardt’s instructional writing, should be inspiring and informative for casual joggers and marathon runners alike.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFollow-up to the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life--revealing high-stakes techniques and survival secrets from real intelligence officers in life-or-death situations around the worldEveryone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That''s because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often hidden in plain sight. Inthis powerful new book, bestselling author and former CIA officer Jason Hanson takes the reader deep inside the world of espionage, revealing true stories and expert tactics from real agents engaged in life-threatening missions around the world. With breathtaking accounts of spy missions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere, the book reveals how to: * Achieve mental sharpness to be ready for anything * Escape if taken hostage * Set up a perfect safe site * Assume a fake identity * Master the Weapons of Mass Influence to recruit others, build rapport, and make allies when you need them most With real-life spy drama that reads like a novel paired with expert practical techniques,Survive Like a Spywill keep you on the edge of your seat ? and help you stay safe when you need it most.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A remarkable sweeping overview and evaluation of food safety practices that well serves both experts working in the field and members of the general public interested in the problem of food safety. Lytton shows how major outbreaks have prompted a variety of changes to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Yet, as he argues persuasively, we don't have firm scientific knowledge as to the degree to which--if at all--most of these measures have actually achieved their goal."-- (01/02/2019) "From swill milk to HACCP to FSMA to Blockchain, Lytton weaves a compelling biological story of how we feed ourselves and the interplay between the supply chain, regulation, media, and civil litigation."--William D. Marler, Esq., The Food Safety Law Firm "In Outbreak, Lytton gives us a legal scholar's superb analysis of how government, lawyers, and civil society are struggling to prevent the tragic and unnecessary illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths caused by microbial food contaminants. Foodborne illness may seem like an intractable problem, but Lytton's suggestions for dealing with it are well worth attention, as is everything else in this beautifully written, thoughtful, and readable account. I couldn't put it down." -- (01/02/2019)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Wonderfully written, factual, and humorous. . . . An ideal text for all public library collections." * Library Journal *"This book by Sanford is wonderfully written, factual, and humorous. . . . An ideal text for all public library collections." * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisIn the course of my work I have built an airstrip in Burundi, helped deliver a baby to a Rwandan refugee on a Congolese roadside, navigated to safety when lost in the deserts of Chad, taken cover from ricocheting bullets in Baghdad and negotiated with rebel warlords in Darfur. I hope you don't have to do the same.  But if things get dangerous, this guide will help you--and those with you--to survive. International aid worker James Shepherd-Barron has faced countless life-threatening situations around the world. Everything that Follows draws upon his decades of experience to offer usable advice—as practical as it is pulse-pumping—on surviving the most dangerous places on earth.  Facing down a rabid dog? Under threat of chemical attack? Needing urgently to know how to fire an AK-47? This book—crammed with easy-to-use illustrations, packing lists, useful phrases, and real-life anecdotes—provides exper

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Book SynopsisAn expertly curated compilation of officially published step-by-step guides on how to deal with every kind of disaster imaginable, drawn from government archives all around the world from the 1910s to today. Organized into four broad disaster-themed scenarios - Pandemics, Natural Disasters, Nuclear War and Alien Invasion - this visual guide displays the plethora of public survival advice and scare tactics proposed from all around the globe to deal with every disaster scenario that has occurred or been imagined since the early 20th century. From leaflets showing how to build an earthquake shelter to booklets providing step-by-step advice on how to protect yourself and your family during a nuclear war, and from posters showing how to minimize your chances of catching Spanish flu to documents indicating how to identify aliens, this carefully curated selection of disaster-planning documents reveals differences in public attitudes towards impending catastrophe since the 1910s and showTrade Review'A huge new pictorial history ... a masterclass in avoiding panic' - The Telegraph'Beautiful' - Creative Review'Assembles 100 years of government disaster advice from around the globe into a single volume' - Elephant'For those who approach bad news by laughing to keep from crying... In addition to humorous and ironic vintage illustrations and some dubious, outdated advice, there is useful advice too. It's up to the reader to decide which is which... If you aren't worried when you begin this book, you will be when you're done' - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTable of ContentsIntroduction Pandemic - Tuberculosis - Spanish Flu - Avian Flu and Hong Kong Flu - HIV/AIDS - Recent Viruses Natural Disaster - Extreme Weather - When the Earth Moves - Fighting Fire - Survive in the Wild Nuclear War - Preparation - Shelter - Blast and Fallout Alien Invasion - We Come in Peace - Is There Anyone Out There? - What is the Truth?

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Book SynopsisAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • An absorbing, deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with the future, by the author of the award-winning To Be a Machine“Deeply funny and life-affirming, with a warm, generous outlook even on the most challenging of subjects.” —EsquireWe’re alive in a time of worst-case scenarios: The weather has gone uncanny. A pandemic draws our global community to a halt. Everywhere you look there’s an omen, a joke whose punchline is the end of the world. How is a person supposed to live in the shadow of such a grim future? What might it be like to live through the worst? And what on earth is anybody doing about it?Dublin-based writer Mark O’Connell is consumed by these questions—and, as the father of two young children, he finds them increasingly urgent. In Notes from an Apocalypse, he crosses the globe in pursuit of answers. He tours survival bunkers in South Dakota. He ventures to New Zealand, a favored retreat of billionaires banking on civilization’s collapse. He engages with would-be Mars colonists, preppers, right-wing conspiracists. And he bears witness to places, like Chernobyl, that the future has already visited—real-life portraits of the end of the world as we know it. What emerges is an absorbing, funny, and deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with what’s ahead.

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Book SynopsisFor any woman who's ever felt burned out, beaten down, or needs a reminder of how powerful she is, third-degree black belt and motivational coach of ABC's "My Diet Is Better Than Yours" teaches a unique brand of badassery--how to get back up no matter what life throws at you; how to level up your mind, body and spirit; and how to turn your setbacks into secret weapons.Trade Review"Jenn goes beyond showing women how to feel empowered. She shows them how to take action toward protecting their peace and their power. must-read, especially if you want to enhance your ability to be your own superhero." —Shaun T, fitness motivator“Jennifer Cassetta is the master teacher of The Art of Badassery. This book is an empowering and inspiring step-by-step (or rather, belt-by-belt) guide to help you unleash your inner warrior and kick-start the black belt journey to your highest ambitions.” —Kara Richardson Whitely, author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds “There are books that talk about speaking up, unleashing your inner badass, and reclaiming your power, and then there are books that show you how to do it. The Art of Badassery shows you how to do it.” —Jess Ekstrom, author, Chasing the Bright Side“As a mother, working hard to raise an empowered daughter, I was able to add some much-needed tools to my tool belt because of this book. It is not enough for us to tell our girls to be strong, but to empower them mentally, verbally, and physically without hesitation! A must-read as we fight for the next generation of girls to come.” —Katie Wilcox, founder and CEO of Natural Model Management“For any woman who wants to find her inner badass, Jenn Cassetta knows the way! The Art of Badassery is a book we all need now—a time when it’s more important than ever to own your mind, your body, and your future. Jenn provides a dynamic, funny, down-to-earth road map to becoming who you were born to be, giving step-by-step instructions on how to heal, how to grow, how to thrive.” —Dana Belcastro, film producer and black belt"This punchy outing lands some blows." * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAlways Be PreparedWhat if your life was disrupted by a natural disaster, food or water supply contamination, or any other type of emergency? Do you have the essentials for you and your family? Do you have a plan in the event that your power, telephone, water and food supply are cut off for an extended amount of time? What if there were no medical or pharmaceutical services available for days, weeks, or months? How prepared are you?With this guide by your side, you and your family will learn how to plan, purchase, and store a three-month supply of all the necessities—food, water, fuel, first-aid supplies, clothing, bedding, and more—simply and economically. In other words, this book may be a lifesaver.Inside you'll find 10 steps to an affordable food storage program plus how to:•Prepare a home 'grocery store' and 'pharmacy' •Use what you store and store what you use •Store water safely and provide for sanitation needs

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Book SynopsisShield yourself from any bad juju that’s lurking out there with Superstitions Kit, an all-in-one resource for superstitions and defense against them, including a 32-page project guidebook, 15 protection spell cards, and materials to make crystal protection amulets.

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Book SynopsisSafe and Sound has two purposes: to help people avoid getting lost in the woods in the first place and to enable those who are lost to emerge unscathed. The book tells what to take in a ready pack and why, how to read a map and compass, how hunters can separate yet keep in touch, and how not to be disabled by a change in the weather or a minor accident. It also tells how to remain safe and sound until help arrives.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Driven has been received as not only a touching tribute to those who lost their lives, but also to two women, Ana and Isabelle, who in their unimaginable grief decided to fight for justice in the name of their sons." -- Linda Hersey * Times & Transcript *

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Book SynopsisThe Alaska Homesteader''s Handbook is a remarkable compilation of practical information for living in one of the most impractical and inhospitable landscapes in the United States.More than forty pioneer types ranging from their mid-nineties to mid-twenties describe their reasons for choosing to live their lives in Alaska and offer useful instructions and advice that made that life more livable. Whether it be how to live among bears, build an outhouse, cross a river, or make birch syrup, each story gives readers a window to a life most will never know but many still dream about. Fifty photographs and 150 line drawings illustrate the real-life experiences of Alaska settlers such as 1930s New Deal colonists, demobilized military who stayed after World War II, dream-seekers from the ''60s and ''70s, and myriad others who staked their claim in Alaska.Trade Review“As someone who loves esoteric knowledge and timeless homesteading and survival skills, this book fascinated me. In addition to being an interesting read, the book could also serve as a preparedness manual.” –Leon Patenburg, The Sportsman Pages blogTable of Contents CONTENTS INCLUDE: How to skin a caribou How to bake bread (with recipe) How to build an outhouse How to smoke fish (with recipe) How to build a cold-frame How to walk in snowshoes How to make the most of your water How to build a campfire How to keep moose out of the garden How to store winter vegetables How to repair a fishing net How to notch a log How to harness a dog team How to catch a king salmon (with recipe) How to adjust the woodstove flue How to keep your sourdough alive (with recipe) How to pan for gold How to brew tundra tea How to make zucchini bread (with recipe) How to grow a 60-pound cabbage How to sharpen an ax How to patch a leaky boat How to build an outdoor shower How to press wildflowers How to paddle a canoe How to load a packhorse How to winterize your car

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"We've been so focused on 'the mind, body, vehicle and roadway,' says [editor] Rothe, that we've 'avoid[ed] exploring other vital perspectives like culture, economics, politics and social behaviour.' Not so in Driving Lessons, which brings together experts in psychology, sociology, education, engineering, medicine and the law to discuss what's wrong from a big-picture perspective while tackling contemporary problems such as road rage, high-risk young drivers, aging drivers and cellphone use. If you've always suspected there's a lot more to traffic safety than Elmer the Safety Elephant, buckle up and prepare to go deep with Driving Lessons. It's not a driver instruction manual, and it's definitely not a Sunday drive, but the diverse, new perspectives it provides make for a highly rewarding journey." Westworld"Editor Peter J. Rothe is senior associate with the ACICR and assistant professor of public health at the University of Alberta. This collection of articles is the result of a project he undertook after the 1998 Alberta Traffic Saftely Summit. More than just a compilation of conference proceedings, these twenty essays are an attempt at a coherant presentation of the design-systems theory on which the conference was based." "Yes, Gordon Cambell should not be allowed to pour his own martinis. And we are probably safer if he doesn't drive an SUV. And yes, my son should take some additional safety training. Both of them should read Driving Lessons." Canadian Medical Association Journal"This book is a fascinating collection of articles that examine the traditional roles and thinking on traffic safety and explore new knowledge and approaches. An excellent resource for anyone in traffic safety planning." W.J. Sproule, CHOICE

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Book SynopsisA straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm With gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy firearm aficionados. Written by a firearms expert and analyst who has reviewed hundreds of firearms along with gun safety and storage options, this guide helps you develop a safety mindset and apply practices to assure you and your family avoid harm. Learn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safetyUnderstand federal, state, and local gun lawsFind a good gun safety course for hands-on practiceStore and transport your firearm securelyWhen it's time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Gun Safety 5 Chapter 1: The Basics of Safe Gun Ownership 7 Common Reasons to Own a Firearm 8 Gaining a sense of security 8 Hunting and recreational shooting 9 Taking part in history 9 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Firearm 10 How will you secure it? 10 Who will have access to it? 11 When will you attend a training course? 11 The Four Rules of Gun Safety 12 Rule 1: Treat all guns as if they are loaded 13 Rule 2: Never let your muzzle cover anything you aren’t willing to destroy 13 Rule 3: Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re on target and ready to shoot 14 Rule 4: Be sure of your target and what is behind it 14 Knowing other important rules to follow 15 Checking Whether a Gun is Loaded 15 Checking semi-automatic pistols 16 Checking revolvers 17 Checking rifles or shotguns with detachable magazines 17 Checking rifles or shotguns with internal magazines 18 Chapter 2: Legally Speaking 19 Understanding U.S Federal Gun Regulations 20 The Second Amendment and its interpretations 20 The National Firearms Act of 1934 21 The Federal Firearms Act of 1938 23 The Gun Control Act of 1968 23 The Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 23 The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 24 The federal assault weapons ban of 1994 24 The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005 26 Breaking Down Landmark Supreme Court Decisions 26 United States v Miller 26 District of Columbia v Heller 27 McDonald v Chicago 27 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v Bruen 27 Navigating State and Local Laws 27 Recognizing significant laws 28 Finding helpful sites and resources 30 Looking at Gun Laws Outside the United States 31 Canada 31 Switzerland 32 United Kingdom 32 Australia 33 New Zealand 33 Chapter 3: The Three Main Types of Firearms 35 Taking a Quick Trip through History: Cannons, Muskets, and More 36 Understanding early naming conventions 36 Sizing down for individual soldiers 37 Tracing 1800s innovations to today’s guns 39 Going the Distance with Rifles 42 Understanding bolt-action basics 42 Leveling up with lever actions 44 Gaining speed with semi-autos 46 Sorting Out Various Types of Shotguns 51 Simplifying shotgun shells 51 Breaking down break actions 52 Moving from levers to pumps 54 Sizing up semi-auto scatterguns 55 Getting Hands on with Handguns 56 Grasping the revolver revolution 56 Charting the rise of semi-autos 58 Chapter 4: Purchasing Your Firearm 65 Your First Trip to the Gun Store 66 What to expect from salespeople 66 Deciding on the type of gun to buy 67 Trying before you buy 69 Knowing the Purchase Requirements 72 Filling out the required paperwork 73 Understanding holds and wait times 75 Part 2: Building a Gun Safety Mindset 79 Chapter 5: Introducing a Firearm into Your Household 81 Having “The Talk” with Your Family 82 Addressing your partner’s concerns 82 Explaining gun safety rules to children 83 Teaching children what to do if they encounter a firearm 84 Entering those dreaded teen years 85 Letting Other People Know You Own a Gun 86 Understanding the Dangers of Overpenetration 87 Chapter 6: Safe and Secure Firearm Storage 91 Understanding the Locks (Sometimes) Included with Guns 92 The Child Safety Lock Act of 2005 92 How to use a cable lock — and why it isn’t enough 93 The problems with trigger locks 95 Investing in Sturdy Steel with Gun Safes and Vaults 96 Factoring in size, construction, and more 97 Breaking down the various lock types 100 Avoiding less traditional storage options 102 Grasping the Importance of Storing Ammunition Separately 103 Chapter 7: Manual Labor 105 Looking Inside Your Firearm’s Manual 106 Using the safety 106 Loading and unloading the gun 107 Disassembly made easy 108 Learning the warranty information 109 Watching Out for Other Warnings 110 Avoiding the wrong ammunition 110 Finding the right balance of lubrication 111 Keeping the Record Straight 112 Chapter 8: Cleaning and Maintenance 113 Caring for Your Gun between Trips to the Range 114 Gathering the right tools and supplies 114 Taking your gun apart 116 Scrubbing the barrel 116 Inspecting the interior 118 Adding lube and other finishing touches 118 Dealing With the Usual Wear and Tear 119 Identifying common wear points 120 Replacing parts — and knowing your limits 121 Troubleshooting Two Larger Issues 122 Clearing bore obstructions 123 Removing light rust 124 Chapter 9: Getting to Know Ammunition 127 Making Sense of Rifle and Handgun Ammunition 128 Getting acquainted with cartridge components and naming conventions 128 Looking at the basics of ballistics and barrel rifling 132 Understanding today’s handgun bullets 134 Recognizing various rifle bullets 137 Sorting Out Shotgun Shells 140 Discerning shell components and naming conventions 140 Defining shotshells by use 142 Chapter 10: Today’s Firearm Accessories 145 Carrying Your Gun 146 Choosing handgun holsters 146 Selecting a sling for your long gun 148 Using Common Shooting Aids 150 Zeroing in with sights and optics 150 Holding steady with monopods, bipods, and more 153 Powering up with lights, lasers, and combination units 155 Customizing Your Gun 159 Upgrades you can do at home 159 Upgrades that require gunsmithing 161 Looking at Other Helpful Accessories 163 Chapter 11: Leaving Home with Your Firearm 165 Transporting a Gun in a Vehicle 166 Understanding relevant laws 166 Examining vehicle storage options — and their risks 167 Crossing State Lines with a Firearm 170 Traveling by road 170 Traveling by air 171 Carrying a Firearm on Your Person 173 Getting to know your state’s carry laws and off-limit locations 174 Recognizing common carry positions 176 Avoiding injury while unholstering 178 Part 3: Discovering How to Use Your Firearm 181 Chapter 12: Basic Training 183 Understanding Why You Need to Attend a Training Course 184 Knowing What to Expect from a Training Course 186 Breaking down the types of courses 186 Considering three major factors: cost, time, and format 187 Understanding common course requirements 188 Evaluating course options 190 Finding a Training Course Near You 193 Range Safety Fundamentals 194 Explaining common range rules 195 Dressing appropriately 196 Protecting your eyesight 197 Protecting your hearing 197 Preparing for All Types of Weather 199 Continuing Your Education 200 Chapter 13: On the Mark 203 Learning the Basics of Accurate Shooting 204 Establishing a firm grip on a handgun 204 Holding onto a rifle or shotgun 207 Getting into position 207 Sighting in 213 Breathing for better accuracy 217 Controlling the trigger 217 Practicing Your Shooting Skills Safely 218 Maximizing your range time 218 Diagnosing your results 220 Overcoming Cross-Eye Dominance 222 Chapter 14: Reloading and Clearing Malfunctions 225 Dissecting the Anatomy of a Detachable Magazine 226 Reloading a Pistol Three Different Ways 227 The empty reload 228 The speed reload 231 The retention reload 232 Safely Unloading a Gun 233 Troubleshooting Common Pistol Malfunctions 234 Clearing a failure to eject 234 Fixing a failure to feed 235 Dealing with double feeds 236 Diagnosing ammo-related problems 236 Part 4: Think Carefully before You Shoot 239 Chapter 15: Hunting and Sport Shooting 241 Preparing to Hunt with a Firearm 242 Getting to know your state’s wildlife agency 242 Attending a hunter education course 243 Becoming an ethical hunter 244 Breaking down various types of hunting 246 Gathering helpful hunting gear 249 Going for Gold at Shooting Matches 251 Learning popular shooting disciplines 251 Collecting helpful competition gear 254 Attending your first match 256 Chapter 16: Firearms and Self-Defense 257 Before You Reach for a Gun 258 Protecting your home from the outside 258 Protecting your home from the inside 260 Understanding the Castle Doctrine 262 Interpreting the castle doctrine today 263 Knowing the limits of the law 263 Creating an Emergency Plan 264 Understanding Self-Defense with a Firearm Outside the Home 266 Part 5: The Part of Tens 269 Chapter 17: Ten Common Myths about Firearms 271 Myth: “The Wild West Was Full of Gunplay” 272 Myth: “A Gun Will Make Me Safer” 272 Myth: “Guns Don’t Kill People; People Kill People” 273 Myth: “Polymer Guns Won’t Set off Metal Detectors” 274 Myth: “The Only Thing That Can Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun Is a Good Guy with a Gun” 275 Myth: “Millions of People Defend Themselves with Guns Every Year” 275 Myth: “Guns Can Blow You Away” 276 Myth: “Every Gun Sale Already Requires a Background Check” 276 Myth: “Blame Video Games, Not Guns” 277 Myth: “I Love Guns — They Make Me Who I Am” 277 Chapter 18: Ten (or More) Gun Terms You’re Using Incorrectly 279 Saying “Clip” Instead of “Magazine” 280 Bullets, Cartridges, and More 280 Accuracy versus Precision 282 The Two Meanings of Pistol 282 Semi-Automatic versus Automatic 283 Assault Rifles and Assault Weapons 283 Why Suppressors Aren’t Quite Silencers 284 Standard and High Capacity 285 Grip and Handle Defined 286 Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Restore a Classic Gun 287 Unload and Inspect the Firearm 288 Research the Make and Model 288 Decide What You Want to Do with It 289 Carefully Disassemble and Clean It 290 Remove Light Rust from Metal Surfaces 290 Replace Any Missing or Damaged Parts 291 Refinish the Metal — or Not 291 Restore the Wood 292 Clean, Lubricate, and Reassemble It 293 Have a Gunsmith Back Up your Work 293 Index 295

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