Protect yourself by learning how to trust -- and act on -- your instincts with the classic #1 bestseller from personal safety expert Gavin de Becker.

A carjacker lurking in a shopping mall parking lot. An abusive husband pounding on the door. A disgruntled employee brandishing a gun. These days, no one is safe from the specter of violence. But according to Gavin de Becker, everyone can feel safer, act safer, be safer -- if they learn how to listen to their own sixth sense about danger.

De Becker has made a career of protecting people and predicting violent behavior. His firm handles security for many of the leading figures in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and his computerized risk-assessment system helps analyze threats to members of Congress and the Supreme Court. Now, in this unprecedented guide, de Becker shares his expertise with everyone. Covering all the dangerous situations people typically face -- street crime, domestic abuse, violence in the workplace -- de Becker provides real-life examples and offers specific advice on restraining orders, self-defense, and more. But the key to self-protection, he demonstrates, is learning how to trust our own intuitions. For everyone who's ever felt threatened, this book is essential reading.

A common sense field guide to understanding, surviving, and thriving in our time of complex chaos and crises.

Is this finally it? The end times?Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the looming AI revolution--not to mention the ever-growing background hum of rage, fear, and anxiety--it's starting to feel like the party we call civilization is just about over. The good news? It's always felt that way.

Drawing on evolutionary psychology, history, brain science, game theory, and more, cooperation theorist (and, coincidentally, zombie expert) Athena Aktipis reassuringly explains how we, as a species, are hardwired to survive big existential crises. And how we can do so again by leveraging our innate abilities to communicate and cooperate.

Pack a ukulele in your prep kit. Practice your risk-management skills. Enlist your crew into a survival team. And embrace the apocalypse. You might just enjoy it. Plus, it will help us build a better and more resilient future for all humankind.

R.A.T. Vunak's infamous move, virtually impossible to defend, even for a world-class fighter, is known as the R.A.T.

In a real fight, the R.A.T. means game over.

The SEALs desired it, but only Vunak possessed it-until today.

R.A.T. Fight teaches you how to handle any situation you might find yourself in, completely dominating any thug, street harasser, or punk who decides to try to ruin your day. It eradicates panic and fear, replacing them with cold, focused violence.

R.A.T. Fight is a comprehensive training manual for the R.A.T., Paul's devastating technique to end any street fight in seconds-the same killing move SEAL Team 6 employs in hand-to-hand engagements.

Like Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR, LEFT OF BANG isn't just for the military. It's a must read for anyone who has ever had a gut feeling that something's not quite right...be it walking down the street, sitting in a corporate boardroom, or even entering an empty home.
-- Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of THE WARRIOR ETHOS, GATES OF FIRE, and THE WAR OF ART.

-- You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave.
-- You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger and something stops you.
-- You interview a potential new employee who has the resume to do the job, but something tells you not to offer a position.

These scenarios all represent LEFT OF BANG, the moments before something bad happens. But how many times have you talked yourself out of leaving the restaurant, getting off the elevator, or getting over your silly gut feeling about someone? Is there a way to not just listen to your inner protector more, but to actually increase your sensitivity to threats before they happen?

Legendary Marine General James Mattis asked the same question and issued a directive to operationalize the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter program. A comprehensive and no-nonsense approach to heightening each and every one of our gifts of fear, LEFT OF BANG is the result.

Former Secret Service agent and star of Bravo's Spy Games Evy Poumpouras shares lessons learned from protecting presidents, as well insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the world to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you are perceived, and live a more fearless life.

Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident, and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras--former Secret Service agent to three presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor--demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations, and prepare for the unexpected. When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous, and most powerful version of you. Poumpouras shows us that ultimately true strength is found in the mind, not the body.

Courage involves facing our fears, but it is also about resilience, grit, and having a built-in BS detector and knowing how to use it. In Becoming Bulletproof, Poumpouras demonstrates how to heighten our natural instincts to employ all these qualities and move from fear to fearlessness.

R.A.T. Vunak's infamous move, virtually impossible to defend, even for a world-class fighter, is known as the R.A.T.

In a real fight, the R.A.T. means game over.

The SEALs desired it, but only Vunak possessed it-until today.

R.A.T. Fight teaches you how to handle any situation you might find yourself in, completely dominating any thug, street harasser, or punk who decides to try to ruin your day. It eradicates panic and fear, replacing them with cold, focused violence.

R.A.T. Fight is a comprehensive training manual for the R.A.T., Paul's devastating technique to end any street fight in seconds-the same killing move SEAL Team 6 employs in hand-to-hand engagements.

Unarmed Self Defense: 12 Lessons from a Police Judo Expert was originally published as an article for Popular Science magazine in 1962. Adapted from Mr. Ewen's book, Modern Judo and Self-Defense it is a concise and well-illustrated introduction into essential Judo techniques, like Hip throws, Arm-Locks, etc.

With over 40 illustrations produced by Dana Rasmussen exclusively for the magazine publication this manual is a great addition to a Martial Arts library for any Judo enthusiast.

Harry Ewen was a British Judoka, instructor, and has written several books on Judo and Judo instruction.

Do you know how to survive without access to modern supply chains?

Do you worry about what might happen if you find yourself having to evacuate the safety of your home due to an emergency?

Could you survive it?

Wonder no more.

The reality is, survival is a task we are all faced with in life.

In our modern society, we have become so accustomed to having all of our survival needs met that the idea of having to meet them ourselves seems... impossible.

It doesn't have to be

A global pandemic has left many realizing that survival is not as easy as going to the store for your necessities.

The truth is, you are wired to survive. But that doesn't mean it would be easy to survive in the wilderness.

Not growing up in the face of exposure means that you may be entirely unaware of what to look for, what to avoid, and how to prepare.

It's time you change that.

Survival 101: Beginner's Guide and Bushcraft: 2 In 1 Book Bundle: The Complete Guide For Urban And Wilderness Survival For Beginners in 2021, was written to help you discover how to survive in any situation whether it be in an urban environment or the wilderness.

Some of what you will discover in Survival 101: Beginner's Guide and Bushcraft include:

• What skills and tools are essential to your survival
• Key terms you should know about when reading survival manuals
• How to set up a secure campground, including where to place your cooking and food facilities for safety
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• An overview of the survival task list
• Essential navigation and tracking skills, including how to find yourself if you are lost
• Methods for securing food and water, including how to butcher game meat
• How to safely and properly leave an urban environment
• How to secure your long term survival in an off-grid situation
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This 2 In 1 BUNDLE book is an excellent guide for anyone, anywhere needing to survive in an urban setting, and also needing bushcraft skills to survive in a wilderness setting.

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Los consejos de EDITH EGER, superviviente de Auschwitz, para ser feliz

Leer su historia me ha cambiado para siempre. Oprah Winfrey

LA CÁRCEL ESTÁ EN TU MENTE. LA LLAVE, EN TU MANO

Edith Eger, conocida como la bailarina de Auschwitz, nos describe cuáles son las 12 prisiones mentales en las que nos recluimos tras un episodio traumático, como el victimismo, la evasión, el abandono, la culpa o la vergüenza.

A lo largo de 12 breves capítulos, nos revela la sabiduría y los consejos prácticos fruto de su larga experiencia atendiendo pacientes en su consulta. A partir del sufrimiento ajeno y con el ejemplo siempre presente del largo proceso que la llevó a ella misma hasta la sanación tras escapar del Holocausto, la doctora Eger ofrece herramientas prácticas y profundas reflexiones sobre cómo vivir en libertad, cómo trascender el dolor y cómo sanar las heridas, por profundas que sean.

En resumen, cómo escapar de nuestras propias prisiones mentales para disfrutar de la vida.

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Auschwitz survivor EDITH EGER's advice on how to be happy

Reading her story has changed me forever. Oprah Winfrey

PRISON IS ON YOUR MIND. THE KEY, IN YOUR HAND

Edith Eger, known as the Auschwitz dancer, describes the 12 mental prisons in which we are confined after a traumatic episode, such as victimhood, evasion, abandonment, guilt or shame.

Throughout 12 short chapters, he reveals the wisdom and practical advice resulting from his long experience treating patients in his practice. Starting from the suffering of others and with the ever-present example of the long process that led her to healing after escaping the Holocaust, Dr. Eger offers practical tools and profound reflections on how to live in freedom, how to transcend pain and how to heal wounds, no matter how deep they may be.

In short, how to escape our own mental prisons to enjoy life.

The healing power of the vagus nerve and cognitive behavioral therapy are known to be amongst the most effective studies to overcome panic attacks, anxiety, anger, stress and negative thoughts. Combined together, the notion of these two subjects, along with simple meditation and breathing exercises, can be a huge help for the wellbeing of your body and mind.

So here's what you'll find in this book and how it will help you to delve into this topic:

- What is the vagus nerve and how it works

- Why is the vagus nerve so important

- Which organs are influenced by the vagus nerve

- Ways to unlock the powers of the vagus nerve

- Activities to trigger your vagus nerve

- Vagus nerve stimulation methods

- How to stimulate your vagus nerve

- How to create a vagal tone routine

- A set of exercises and methodologies to activate your vagus nerve

In this easy-to-follow guide, the author will reveal the secrets of the vagus nerve - the complete guide to vagus nerve stimulation, emotional intelligence, anger management and self hypnosis for overcome anxiety, depression and chronic illness. You will learn how you can activate it, manipulate it, and use it to your advantage, no matter what is your issue or condition.

Violence can strike without warning--will you be ready? This guide empowers you to stay prepared, proactive, and in control. Combining expert insights with real-world examples, it goes beyond survival tactics to help you master your instincts, sharpen your responses, and build resilience. You'll learn to:

- Recognize early warning signs and assess risks

- Develop a proactive mindset and response plan

- Stay focused and resilient under stress

- Protect yourself and others in any situation

Whether at home, in public, or on the move, this book equips you to prepare for, prevent, and respond effectively. Take control before threats begin and own your safety with confidence.

This book is a powerful guide for those who refuse to be victims in an increasingly unpredictable world. While many resources emphasize survival tactics, this book offers a deeper approach by teaching you how to understand your instincts, master your responses, and integrate both mental and physical training. It equips you to not only survive, but to actively prepare for, prevent, and respond to violence. Designed for individuals committed to protecting themselves, their loved ones, and their communities, this guide provides practical tools to recognize early warning signs, develop a proactive mindset, and create a personalized response plan. It's not just about reacting to threats-it's about empowering you to take control before danger strikes.

Through real-world examples, expert insights, and actionable advice, this book helps readers understand the full spectrum of threats they may encounter, from personal assaults to larger-scale incidents. With a clear focus on prevention, it provides strategies for honing situational awareness, assessing potential risks, and taking decisive action to mitigate danger. Whether you're at home, in public, or traveling, you'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities and adopt a proactive stance to keep yourself and those around you safe.

As prevention is not always possible, readers will also explore how to respond to violence, remaining mentally resilient and focused during moments of extreme stress. Learning how to manage fear, keep a clear head, and make swift, decisive actions when faced with danger is critical. The Respond section provides you with tools to develop a strong mental framework, enabling you to overcome the paralysis or indecision that can occur in life-threatening situations.

In a world where violence can strike without warning, understanding who we are and how we respond in life-or-death situations is crucial. This book dives deep into the psychology and physiology of our reactions to violence, teaching readers how to break free from instinctual responses and instead train your minds and bodies to not only anticipate and prevent violence, but also to respond effectively when faced with it. It doesn't just tell you what to do-it guides you to discover your unique strengths and build a powerful, personalized defense strategy. If you're ready to own your safety, master your response, and stand strong in the face of any threat, this book is your essential companion.

The Self-Defense and Close Quarters Combat Classic by a Boxing Legend

How to Fight Tough by heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey covers all you need to know about close quarters combat-both offensive and defensive techniques. Each of the 17 lessons illustrated with photographs to give you a deeper understanding of the maneuvers. From The Head Clamp to Disarming Your Opponent to Hammering Your Way Out of a Stranglehold, you will learn how to take care of yourself in the worst of situations.

Dempsey served as a Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard during World War II. His role was to direct an intensive physical fitness program and train incoming recruits in the art of close quarters combat. The methods outlined here were the basis for combat readiness exhibited by American ground forces in reclaiming Europe's cities and towns during the war.

Through all the lessons Dempsey emphasizes speed as the surest way to make sure you end up on top and in control. In his own words, The trick in gouge fighting, just as in any other type of combat, is to expose the enemy's weakness first, to beat him to the punch, and to hit hard.

Here are techniques to survive and dominate in life and death situations. A must for any close quarters combat students, free style fighters, or those wishing to improve his or her self-defense capabilities.

This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635619939).

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Be prepared. Understand the law. Carry with confidence.

When it comes to explaining the details of self-defense law, Massad Ayoob has most likely educated more armed citizens than any other author. With his groundbreaking title, In the Gravest Extreme (1980) and following up with Deadly Force (2014), Ayoob has helped hundreds of thousands of law-abiding citizens understand the serious responsibility that comes with using a firearm to defend themselves and their families.

Deadly Force, 2^nd Edition is a continuation of Ayoob's mission to educate gun owners on all aspects of lethal force laws. Drawing on more than four decades of experience as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases, and serving as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, Ayoob also educates through his Massad Ayoob Group classes such as the Armed Citizen's Rules of Engagement.

There are legal, ethical and practical considerations that all gun owners need to be aware of, and Ayoob covers all of these angles in layman's terms.

In this updated edition, Ayoob adds nearly 100 additional pages of new, no-nonsense commentary on headline-grabbing topics such as:

• The Kyle Rittenhouse trial
• The shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
• SCOTUS' 2022 landmark ruling on New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen

A hallmark of the original Deadly Force is a deep dive into case studies of nationally recognized lethal force court cases. Ayoob has added two more high-profile case studies in this second edition to help armed citizens understand what really happens in court cases and how to recognize facts in contrast to the news you get from mainstream media.

Also new to this edition is a section providing updated, detailed information to help readers understand how to select the best attorney should they ever need one in the aftermath of a use-of-force event. Other thoroughly covered topics include:

• Understanding the legal standards for self-defense
• Castle doctrine and stand your ground laws
• Debunking myths of self-defense
• Explanation of furtive movement shootings
• The realities of post-shooting psychological trauma
• Commentary on problematic hardware
• Ayoob's 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry

Originally published in 1943 Combato was created by Bill Underwood during wartime for use in close quarter combat. This unique system is a martial art and self-defense system used in the armed forces, law enforcement, and for personal development. Combato techniques can be learned by anyone and are not based on physical strength or athletic ability. The average person will benefit from the practice by learning practical self-defense skills but also increase their self-confidence and well-being. A great addition to any martial arts library.

Combato had its beginning in the Liverpool theatres with jujutsu demonstrations by travelling Japanese wrestlers, Yukio Tani and Taro Miyake. As a boy, Underwood idolized these experts, and rapidly established himself as a prodigy.

Underwood was frequently requested by American and Canadian Law Enforcement Agencies to teach his Combato system during World War II

After the war had ended he refused Underwood modified the system to remove its lethal applications and instead focus on the Law Enforcement applications of self-defence, compliance and control tactics and called it Defendo.

Between 1980 and 1981 Underwood appeared four times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also appeared at that time on all of Hollywood's major talk shows including Real People, That's Incredible, and Merv Griffin. In 1980 a short documentary film about Underwood's life and work, entitled Don't Mess With Bill was nominated for an Oscar at the 53rd Academy Awards in 1981.

Whether you are a novice hiker or camper, or a more experienced outdoorsperson who spend weeks or months in the wilderness The Outdoor Survival Handbook will help you make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors. Suvival-skills expert Raymond Mears delivers dependable, thorough, and easy-to-understand advice on every aspet of outdoor survival, season by season. The essential everyday skills you'll learn include how to:

construct a warm, waterproof shelter at any time of the year
build a good fire in all kinds of weather
gather, prepare, and cook wild foods for tasty and nutritional meals
identify medicinal herbs
collect and purify water
track and idenfity animals
orienteer using map, compass, and natural navigational aids
make tools and equipment from natural materials
and much more.

Filled with practical tips and hundreds of useful drawings and diagrams, this book will help outdoorspeople of all experience levels mater the art of taking full enjoyment in the wilderness without violating the natural wonders that surround them.

When Ordinary is just not enough, try extraordinary. Ordinary to Extraordinary is a concise guide with seven foundational evergreen principles for newly launched boomerang and early career seekers (and their parents) who intend to transform an ordinary livelihood into extraordinary lifelong success.

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Inside this four-part self-defense training manual, you will learn:

• The Principles of Self-Defense. The information in this section is more valuable from a self-defense point of view than any of the individual techniques.
• Basic Self-Defense Techniques. Simple and effective moves to escape your attacker(s) and get to safety.
• Advanced Strikes & Strategies. Use these tactics when the basic self-defense techniques are too aggressive, such as in a friendly pub or schoolyard brawl.
• Weapon Disarms. Advanced lessons on how to disarm an attacker and fight multiple opponents.

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• The correct way to use choke holds and how to escape them.
• The best self-defense objects from everyday items.
• Weapon vs weapon street fighting training.
• How to adapt what you learn to any situation.

Adapted From Proven Street Fighting Styles

This no-nonsense self-defense training manual focuses on the most effective techniques from a wide variety of martial arts, including (but not limited to):

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The Food Manager Fundamentals book was created for students who plan on attending a food manager class and/or plan to sit for an examination. This easy to follow study guide is a comprehensive tool to help you pass one of the following examinations; ServSafe Food Protection Manager, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) and International Certified Food Safety Manager (ICFSM). Finally a Food Manager book with everything you need to know