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From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. And what some of us fear...

The reality of knife attacks is grim, especially for those unarmed and unprepared. From my personal observations, and discussions with individuals who have survived such encounters, a common pattern emerges: the attacker must get close, find a grip (whether on your lapel, collar, or body), and then proceed to stab in a piston-like motion. This predictable behavior offers an opportunity to craft a practical and effective response.

In self-defense, effective techniques can mean the difference between safety and danger. One such powerful technique is the use of elbow strikes, particularly the backward elbow strike. This guide will break down the mechanics and effectiveness of this technique, emphasizing its practicality in real-world scenarios.

Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a headache? Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. This has been triggered, in no small part, by the rising cost of medical care and limited access to healthcare professionals. This practical guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic can show you how to minimize your risks of disease and injury.

Viele Eltern haben Sorge, dass sie etwas falsch machen könnten, wenn ihr Kind krank ist. Die Notfallsanitäterin Larissa Meier zeigt, worauf es bei der Ersten Hilfe an Baby und Kind wirklich ankommt, so dass schnell und kompetent, aber auch bedürfnisorientiert und zugewandt gehandelt werden kann. Larissa Meier bietet eine kompakte Gesamtübersicht, die Eltern rasch umsetzbare Kenntnisse für Paniksituationen an die Hand gibt. 

Lachen – lernen – Leben retten. Wie war das noch gleich mit der stabilen Seitenlage? Und wie lauten die fünf W-Fragen, die bei einem Notruf angeblich wichtig sein sollen? Ein Notfall ist immer eine Extremsituation – und wer ist darauf schon vorbereitet? In Zukunft: du! Denn egal wie unwissend und unsicher du ich fühlst: Es ist wirklich ganz einfach, das Richtige zu tun, weil du eigentlich gar nichts falsch machen kannst. Deshalb sieht es Notfallmediziner Dr. Lüder Warnken als seine Aufgabe, mehr Menschen zum Handeln zu ermutigen und zu kompetenten Ersthelfern zu machen.

You weren’t made to live in fear. You were designed to survive. In this second edition of Shieldhouse, John Tagum—former officer, self-defense instructor, and founder of the Shieldhouse movement—offers a sharpened and expanded doctrine for modern-day protectors. This is not a tactical manual. This is a return to biological truth. When you feel secure, you thrive. When you reconnect to your instincts, you walk with peace. And when you prepare—not from fear, but from health—you become harder to harm.

Self-defense is not just about mastering weapons, but understanding the broader implications of being armed and the responsibilities that come with it. This book offers a unique perspective on the practical, legal, ethical, and philosophical aspects of self-defense, guiding listeners to become more practically effective and responsibly aware armed citizens.

Millions of American women are buying guns for self-protection. If you are one of them, or plan to be, Paxton Quigley urges you to arm yourself with information and train with experts so that you can safely defend yourself and your loved ones against any potential violence.