Personal safety Books
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Emergency Playbook
£14.39
Silversmith Press The Online World, What You Think You Know and
Book SynopsisEvery Child Who Has Access to a Smartphone, Tablet, Computer, or Video Games is at Risk!But NOW You Can Help Keep Them Safe.Would you ever consider putting your child on a plane and sending them to a foreign country alone? Of course, you wouldn''t. And while that seems like an extreme example...guess what, mom and dad-that''s exactly what you do when you hand your child a device without preparation. There are hundreds of millions of users on any given platform on any given day. Suffice it to say, when you give your child access to the online world, you give the world access to your child."The most dangerous neighborhood for your child to be in is in your own house, online."--Eleanor Gaetan, Director of Public Policy at the National Center on Sexual ExploitationAside from the half-million predators targeting millions upon millions of kids each day, drug dealers, pornography, sextortion, cyberbullying, gaming addiction are all threats to our children. While most experts agree that you should just keep your kids off the internet, in today''s world, that''s almost impossible.Technology will find it''s way into your child''s life and so parents, we must prepare our children for this world so we can keep them healthy and safe.Finally--A Solution Parents Love That Kids Can Live With!This is the first book with a plan designed to keep kids safe anywhere they go online! In "The Online World: What You Think You Know and What You Don''t" Rania Mankarious, Public Safety Expert and CEO of Crime Stoppers Houston, pulls back the curtain to the online world and helps parents take all the intangible gray space that can seem so overwhelming, and turn it into defined territories with boundaries to protect our tweens and teens. In this book, Rania shares her 4-Tool Strategy that will guide you and your child through real discussions about how to safely navigate the online world. Tool #1 Will: Define with clarity your child''s purpose for being online and how they will portray themselves to the online community. Tool #2 Will: Pull back the curtain on who really is in your child''s online community, and how to recognize the three red flags everyone should be aware of.Tool #3 Will: Make your child aware of the many internal and external dangers of the online world, and develop an exit strategy so they are prepared when a threat comes their way.Tool #4 Will: Teach your child what it means to post safely-and give them a framework they will be excited to follow!What Rania has discovered is that if we focus on these four areas, and empower our kids with knowledge and strategy, we can address ALL the possible areas of online concern for parents. Best of all, these solutions will stand over time, regardless of how the landscape of the online world changes. Order your copy today and protect the kids you love!
£18.95
Weldon Owen How to Survive Off the Grid: From Backyard
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!
£9.49
Inhabit Education Books Inc. My Trip to Pond Inlet
Book SynopsisOne rainy day, Solomon is playing inside with his sister. Their mom is cooking polar bear meat in a big pot of water. Suddenly, he trips and burns his arm in the pot of boiling water! The burn is so bad that he must travel to the health centre in the neighbouring community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. Solomon has to stay in Pond Inlet until his arm heals. Even though Solomon misses his home, he likes playing with the other kids at the health centre. Explore the new and exciting community of Pond Inlet with Solomon in this bilingual picture book.
£12.34
Travelers' Tales, Incorporated How To Shit Around the World, 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisInternational travel is rewarding and fun, but sometimes it exacts a price. Activities we take for granted—eating, bathing, and going to the toilet—can range from challenging to risky in unfamiliar territory. In How to Shit Around the World, Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth takes a sympathetic and funny approach to the most basic human activity, interweaving hilarious anecdotes from fellow travelers with sensible tips and techniques. More than just a how-to, this book inspires the traveler to be adventurous in dealing with foreign toilets, and to heed the fascinating cultural lessons to be learned from the simple act of using the bathroom.Trade Review"Straightforward advice...a great bathroom read." —The Washington Post "Worth digesting." —Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel "A cheery and common-sensical guide." —The Independent/i> “…the good doctor has our best interests at heart, giving expert advice, about learning how to eat and drink safely in a foreign country, including how to manage on long bus rides.” —Las Vegas SunTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Kathleen Meyer 1 Travelers’ Diarrhea Knowing It, Avoiding It 2 What’s in the Water? When Is It Safe to Drink? 3 Eating Right The Pleasures and Perils of Seafood 4 Weird Foods The Risks of Fearless Dining 5 Squat Loos and Long-Drops Which Way to the Ladies/Gents? 6 Water, Water Dehydration, Rehydration 7 Caught Short? Managing on Long Bus Rides 8 Tummy Troubles Dysentery and Serious Kinds of Infections 9 Immunization Against Diarrhea and Travelers’ Ills Precautions Now and in the Future 10 Coping Without Paper Time-Honored Methods for Keeping Clean 11 Women’s Unmentionables Challenges and Solutions for Female Travelers 12 Can It Be Worms? Avoiding Them 13 Bad Beasts Snakes and Spiders and Leeches, Oh My! 14 Going Outside Taking Care of Nature’s Call 15 Bathing Hazards and Techniques in Unusual Circumstances 16 Children Keeping Little Ones Healthy 17 Senior Travelers Assessing Special Needs 18 Homecoming You’ve Returned, Are You Healthy? 19 Packing List and Minimal Medical Kit 20 Resources and References Index Index of Contributors Acknowledgments
£12.34
Adams Media Corporation Emergency Communication 101
Book SynopsisStay connected when it matters most! Emergency Communication 101 provides a step-by-step plan for maintaining contact with loved ones, requesting help, and receiving vital outside information during any emergency scenario from a natural disaster or a power grid failure to a cyber attack or an EMP.
£11.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Superstitions Kit
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.
£17.74
Austin Macauley Publishers Authentically You With No Apologies
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£6.99
Little, Brown Book Group Safe Cycling in the City
Book SynopsisThis is an urban and commuting cyclist''s handbook, both inspirational and practical, showing us how to live safer, more enjoyable and healthier lives, both physically and mentally, while reducing our impact on the planet.Author of numerous bestselling bike books, Chris Sidwells, begins with a brief introduction which shows how cycling is already forming a crucial part of future urban transport, good for the environment as well as our health. Current urban transport models, heavily dependent as they are on cars, are unsustainable both in terms of our health and the environment. Cycling offers the perfect mass transport, health and wellbeing solution. As well as being an easy way to improve the fitness of the whole family, with some simple know-how, which Chris shares in this book, it can be perfectly safe even in busy cities. Increasingly, local authorities are seeing the essential role that cycling has to play in transport infrastructure; Chris looks at the many dif
£7.59
YMAA Publication Center Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build
Book SynopsisSpotting danger before it happens is a skill that can be developed and may even save your life. Understand the threat Build situational awareness Develop personal defenses A mother dropping her teenager off at the mall, a young man leaving home for college, a family about to head out on their first trip overseas. What do all of these people have in common? They all have a vested interest in their personal security and the wellbeing of those they love. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, there were an estimated 1.25 million violent crimes committed in the United States in 2018. Make no mistake; in a world filled with crime and violence, you are your own last line of defense. Continuing on the path of The Gift of Fear (Gavin deBecker), Spotting Danger Before It Spots You, author Gary Quesenberry breaks down the basic techniques necessary to help you develop good situational awareness and increase your levels of personal safety. Gary calls upon his extensive background as a Federal Air Marshal and defensive tactics instructor to explain these methods in simple terms that will greatly improve your general understanding of how, when and where violence occurs. He will then take the next critical step—providing you with the tools you need to properly identify and evade danger before it ever has a chance to materialize. You will learn The common traits of predatory behavior How to conduct a personal “safety check” How to develop strong awareness skills What to do when you spot potential trouble Staying safe and living life free of worry and fear “Today more than ever, it is imperative that we pay close attention to our surroundings and learn how to interpret what’s happening around us. Tragic events can often be both predictable and preventable.” — Federal Air Marshal Gary QuesenberryTrade Review"A work that is greater than the sum of its parts, and unlike anything else available on this critical topic. This book stands out because of Gary’s incredibly thorough and comprehensive presentation of situational awareness, a life-saving ability to spot danger in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones. I have read many books on the subject, and I can honestly say that no one has even come close to matching Spotting Danger Before It Spots You when it comes to teaching situational awareness. This fundamental skill is key to surviving and overcoming the array of threats that confront the average citizen in the world today. Armed with the skills taught in this book, you will not need to live in fear; you will live instead in a state of awareness and readiness. —Dave Grossman, Lt. Colonel, US Army (ret.), author of On Killing, On Combat, and Assassination Generation, Director, Killology Research Group A federal air marshal offers a guide to observing and evaluating your surroundings. Quesenberry’s nonfiction debut draws on his 19 years of experience as an air marshal, a job that gives him “a first-class ticket into the world of covert surveillance, surveillance detection, and self-defense.” In hundreds of settings, he has been the person paid and expected to know what’s going on and to anticipate and counter any potential dangers. By contrast, as he quite rightly points out, most people relax themselves into a false sense of security by thinking “nothing will ever happen here” or “that would never happen to me.” But even the author’s cursory listing of some of the 21st century’s worst outbreaks of terrorist violence all over the world should make it clear to readers that they can no longer afford such attitudes—they must take a large part of their safety into their own hands. Quesenberry’s aim in his book is not only to change those attitudes, but also to arm readers with the basic perception shifts that will help them guard their own well-being. The foremost of these is “situational awareness,” which the author describes as “the ability to identify and process environmental cues to accurately predict the actions of others.” The adverb is crucial: Readers are gently admonished to discard their reflexive prejudices and assumptions and “identify and process” what they’re actually seeing in any environment (as the author points out, preset perceptions can sometimes blind a person to reality). In quick, sharply paced chapters full of well-chosen anecdotes and bulleted points, Quesenberry instructs readers on how to expand their awareness of the people and things in their immediate area, how to assume an aggressive mindset in order to anticipate how actual predators think, and even the basics of one-on-one self-defense. Much of what the author relates is elementary in nature—travel advisories all over the world urge some variation of situational awareness—but the clarity of this manual makes it stand out. A vigorous and memorable primer on heightening awareness to prevent or counter danger. —KIRKUS ReviewsTable of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION PHASE ONE – Understand the threat Chapter 1: The basics of predatory behavior 1.1 How predators choose their targets – The seven-second PROD 1.2 Perception 1.3 Risk 1.4 Observable value 1.5 Defenses 1.6 Think Like a Predator Situational Awareness in Action: The Foiled Millennium Terror Plot Exercise: Target Selection Key Points Chapter 2: Conducting a self-assessment 2.1 Who would target you? 2.2 What do they want? 2.3 When would they strike? 2.4 Where would they strike? 2.5 Start Thinking Like a Protector Situational Awareness in Action: The Attempted Time Square Bombing Exercise: Using the Self-Assessment Key Points PHASE TWO – Build your situational awareness Chapter 3: The basics of awareness 3.1 Defining the threat – Perception vs. Reality 3.2 The levels of awareness 3.3 Understanding the Reactionary Gap Situational Awareness in Action: Joey Grundl’s Big Delivery Exercise: The What-If Game Key Points Chapter 4: The next level of awareness – Comprehend, Identify, and Anticipate 4.1 Comprehend the situation 4.2 Identify what’s important 4.3 Anticipate outcomes 4.4 The Role of Intuition Situational Awareness in Action: Ten-Year-Old Danny DiPietro Exercise: Environmental KIMs Games Key Points PHASE THREE – Develop personal defenses Chapter 5: What comes next 5.1 Establishing a basis for action 5.2 Avoidance – The safest option 5.3 Escape 5.4 De-escalation 5.5 Confrontation Situational Awareness in Action: Lee Parker’s Backpack Exercise: Route Planning Key Points Chapter 6: Reinforcing your defenses 6.1 Improving mindset 6.2 Minimizing distractions 6.3 Controlling fear 6.4 Building Confidence Situational Awareness in Action: Julianne Moore Stops a Kidnapper Exercise: Counting Drills Key Points Chapter 7: Putting It All Together Situational Awareness in Action: Uber Hero Keith Avila Exercise: Six Steps to Spotting Trouble Key Points CONCLUSION APPENDIX ABOUT THE AUTHOR
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Travel Survival Guide
Book SynopsisThe rewards you can reap from exploring this amazing planet are incalculable. Every year, more and more of us are discovering the joy, the excitement, the sheer sense of adventure in roaming the world.But travelling, particularly to the more remote and volatile corners of the globe, can be a dangerous business. If you don''t prepare properly by looking for potential hazards and learning how best to deal with them you may wish you''d never started out.Written by international security expert Lloyd Figgins, using his experience of over 80 countries, The Travel Survival Guide is a unique new travel guide and essential reading for anyone planning an overseas trip, whether on business, as a tourist or gap-year traveller.If you want no-nonsense, easy-to-follow, practical advice on how to recognise the warning signs, how to prevent problems and cope with emergencies (should they occur), this is the book for you.
£7.59
Cambridge Media Group Vol. 457 Personal Safety
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£11.09
Chronicle Books The NEW WorstCase Scenario Survival Handbook
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£13.49
Skyhorse Publishing Emergency Home Preparedness
Book SynopsisAre you prepared for the uncertainties that may lie ahead? In a world filled with pandemics, natural disasters, civil unrest, and the constant specter of war, the need for readiness has never been more crucial. Enter EJ Snyder--an extreme survivalist and 25-year Army combat veteran, who has not only faced the challenges of the wilderness on television''s "Naked and Afraid," "Dual Survival," and "First Man Out," but has also developed a profound expertise in preparing for emergencies on home turf. In Emergency Home Preparedness, Snyder shares critical insights and life-saving tips gleaned from his extensive military service and survivalist experiences. This comprehensive guideprovidesa blueprint for individuals from all walks of life. What''s Inside: Learn how to prepare a get-home bag and set up your vehicle for emergencies. Understand the framework for "Bugging In" and discover the essentials of P.A.C.E. Planning. Explore considerations for Everyday Carry (EDC), emergency communications, and vehicle preparedness. Gain insights into setting up caches, building community and networking for collective preparedness. Through engaging storytelling, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions, Snyder empowers readers with the tools necessary to thrive amidst uncertainty so they canunlock their potential, embrace the adventurer within, and embark on an awe-inspiring journey of knowledge and self-discovery. Emergency Home Preparednessis the essential guide to uncovering the secrets of survival, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of any challenge.
£11.69
Prometheus Books Predators: Who They Are and How to Stop Them
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
£16.14
The University of Chicago Press Outbreak
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)
£26.00
University of Washington Press Staying Healthy Abroad A Global Travelers Guide
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 *
£21.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Safe Kids
Book SynopsisWith immunization against major childhood diseases widely available, parental concerns in the nineties are focused on safety issues. A handbook and working reference for parents of children from birth through high school. Using positive guidelines rather than a list of do''s and don''ts, the book will help you provide your child with a sense of security and the ability to act and react in challenging situations. Topics covered include school, street, transportation, recreation and medical safety, spending time at home alone, sexual abuse and more. Parents and children will learn how to handle the hazards of today''s complex world.Table of ContentsIdentification and Personal Records. School Safety. Street Smarts. Caregivers. Home Alone. Around the Home. ``Reach Out and Touch''. Medical Safety. Sexual Abuse. Transportation Safety. Cycle Safety. Recreation Safety. Odds 'N Ends (A Safety Potpourri). Parent's Safety Notes. Bibliography. Index.
£15.20
Health Communications The Art of Badassery
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 *
£10.79
John Wiley & Sons Inc Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies
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
£16.19
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Parties, Dorms and Social Norms: A Crash Course
Book SynopsisThe late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life. This handbook is filled with the information that young people with ASD say they want (and need) to know about alcohol and drugs, social media and online safety, relationship types and boundaries, safe sex, stress and emotional health, and independent living. It includes real life examples, coping strategies and practical tips to help young adults with ASD stay safe while living life to the full. Informal and frank, this will be a go-to guide for young people on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewThe authors are respectful and informative in explaining concepts that may be socially confusing and cloaked in non-verbal cues for young adults on the spectrum. This manual fills a gap in resources and, for that, we parents and young adults on the spectrum are grateful. -- from the foreword by Jane Thierfeld-Brown, Ed.D, Director, College Autism Spectrum, and Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale Child Study, Yale UniversitySensitive and hard to discuss issues (often glossed over for individuals with ASD) such as dating, measuring the stages of relationships, sex, and drinking are covered frankly, bluntly, and thoroughly. While of the utmost importance to everyone, these tough discussions affect young adults on the spectrum differently, often times due to the awkwardness of the topic, and the social faux pas that happen during everyday spectrum living. -- from the foreword by Aaron Schatzman, young adult with ASDTable of ContentsForeword by Jane Thierfeld-Brown. Foreword by Aaron Schatzman. Social Aspects of Adult Life. 1. Socializing Safely. 2. "Friend Me" - Safe and Healthy friendships and Relationships. 3. Let's talk about Sex: Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Safe Sex. 4. Safely Navigating the Web: Social Media and Online Safety. Health Concerns in Adulthood. 5. Drinking and Drugs: Danger zone!. 6. Stressing Out: Managing Stress and Health. Independent Living. 7. Don't touch my things: Independent Living and Roommates. 8. Preventing "Oops": Household Safety Concerns. 9. Keeping track of the dough: Safe Money Management.
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Recoil AR-15: RECOIL Magazine’s Collection of Unique and
Book SynopsisRECOIL Magazine’s Tribute to America’s Favorite Rifle!Eugene Stoner probably couldn’t have anticipated the fanfare his invention would garner. Over the years, the RECOIL Magazine staff has had a chance to go hands on with some of the best versions of the enduring AR rifle. Now we’re bringing that information to you. We’ve collected some of the best builds, reviews, and recommendations you’re likely to find in one place. From the tried-and-true to the outrageous, check out our tribute to a rifle design that shows no signs of ever getting old. For your viewing and learning pleasure, inside these pages you’ll find: - The rich history behind the AR - Reviews of some of the best platforms on the market - Builds you can duplicate with off-the-shelf parts - Interviews with some of the industry’s biggest personalities - Unconventional rifles that redefine the AR''s versatility A few of the most attention-getting topics include chapters on unconventional uppers and lowers; the 1,000-yard AR-15; suppressed ARs; AR-15s in oddball calibers; budget blasters; retro AR-15 designs; and much, much more!Whether you like to build or buy, you’ll find rifles you probably never knew existed before and walk away with a new appreciation for this rifle system. Immerse yourself in the wisdom RECOIL Magazine’s editors have spent years gathering and bringing to its readers, and you’ll understand why the AR is firmly rooted in American culture.
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Firefly Books Ltd Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids
Book SynopsisStraightforward advice on what to do under threat of a dangerous situation. The first three chapters in this book — Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards — describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills. Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, “Fast Facts”, “Life Savers”, “Did You Know”, and “If You” sidebars, and margin notes. The book’s eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed colour and dynamic action photographs. The life-threatening scenarios include: Animal Dangers: What to do if you are bitten by a snake; How to escape from a bear; What to do if you are chased by bees. Natural Dangers: How to survive a hurricane; How to avoid being struck by lightning; What to do if you are caught in a flood. Human Hazards: How to escape from water in a car; How to escape from a burning building; How to avoid being crushed in a crowd. The Survival Skills include: Planning a trip; Using a penknife; Finding food; Making a shelter; Making a fire; Tying knots. Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.
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Oxford University Press Future of Nuclear Waste What Art and Archaeology Can Tell Us about Securing the Worlds Most Hazardous Material
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Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co Alaska Homesteaders Handbook Independent Living
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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