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Strong on Defense: Survival Rules to Protect you and your Family from Crime 35 reviews
Sanford Strong
Atria, 1996
Excellent
This is absolutely one of the best books on self defense that I have ever read.
Sanford Strong has written an excellent primer on personal protection. As he says, this book is not about crime prevention; it is about crime survival.
Much of the book has to do with the right mindset which is a critical element in surviving. Many people are seriously hurt or killed because of lack of mental ...
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Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum52 reviews
Ed O'Donnell
Broadway, 2004
Hidden From History
This disaster has been hidden from historical references better than anything I've ever come across. Over 1,000 people die horribly, mostly women and children, and the following has occurred:
The 2004 Microsoft Encarta DVD Encyclopedia makes absolutely no reference to this event.
The book "New York Times Page One" does not show this as one of it's important front page dates.
The book ...
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To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire91 reviews
David Cowan, John Kuenster
Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 1996
An Entire Community Destroyed by a Tragic Arson Fire
This is one Chicago tragedy that resonates with me strongly. My former attorney, recently deceased, was a survivor of the deadly fire at Our Lady of Angels Catholic School.
Despite our shared interest in history, he never spoke of the fire during the twenty years in which I knew him. Last year, I found a web site maintained by survivors of the fire and questioned him about the inclusion of his ...
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Tom Patire's Personal Protection Handbook: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know to Keep Yourself, Your ...150 reviews
Tom Patire
Three Rivers Press, 2003
Information To Teh Safer Side
A family from my town in Wisconsin recently appeared on the Montel Show. Watching the show one had to feel for the terrible ordeal that the family went through during their violent home invasion. At the end of the show Montel brought out a security expert named Tom Patire. Mr. Patire's comments were for everyday people and his tone and way of speaking showed his compasion for human life and left ...
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Out Of The Dark The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson35 reviews
Eric A. Shelman
Dolphin Moon Publishing, 1999
A must read for social workers
Review of Out of the Darkness: The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson by Eric A. Shelman and Stephen Lazoritz, M.D. Dolphin Moon Publishing, 2003
I chose to review this book because it explains the job of a social worker in the early days of the profession. The book appealed to me as an author and advocate. Set in New York City immediately after the Civil War, this book offers a powerful story in a ...
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Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain230 reviews
David Buchholz
Workman Publishing Company, 2002
i have my life back!
I was AMAZED.... I have my life back.... simple solutions to a complex problem... an ENT doc told me about this book after evaluating me for my crazy "sinus" issues.... turns out.... there is nothing wrong with my nose and I am NOT allergic to anything.....
100% HAPPY!
MIGRAINE FREE IN MD.
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Natural Hormone Balance For Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance49 reviews
Uzzi Reiss M.D./OB-GYN, Martin Zucker
Atria, 2001
Saved my SLEEP!
I am now a happy, WELL-RESTED 40 yr old due to this book (and another book: What your Dr may not tell you about PreMenopause) Both of these have saved my LIFE, most importantly my SLEEP!
For the past few years (after having a 3rd child) from age 37 onward, I could no longer fall deeply asleep, nor get REM/Delta SLEEP and NOTHING would work! (except Ambien)
Well now I've learned about ...
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Death from Child Abuse... and No One Heard42 reviews
Eve Krupinski, Dana Weikel
Currier-Davis Pub, 1986
horrible tragedy that could have been prevented
This book is the true story of a woman who allowed a live in boyfriend to abuse her child - to death. It shows also how many people the child tried to reach out to (next door neighbors) and how many people witnessed her suffering (doctors, teachers) and did not do anything. It is a horrifying account of a man's desire to control a child's behavior through evil and dehumanizing tactics. Children ...
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Echelon, Somebody's Listening54 reviews
Jack O'Neill
Word Association, 2005
Echelon
Government eavesdropping systems like Echelon, Carnivore, and Magic Lantern as well as the potential implications of the USA Patriot Act have been in the news of late and everyone has an opinion. People either agree strongly that after 9/11 such programs are important tools in assuring that such a tragedy can never happen again or they strongly disagree worrying that such programs are merely a ...
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Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools40 reviews
John Giduck
Archangel Group, 2005
Connecting the Dots
A fantastic book that connects the dots of terrorist acts in Russia to those in the U.S., the Middle East, Africa and Israel. Should be required reading for school administrators, military and law enforcement officers.
The attrocities committed by the terrorists are difficult to read about, but necessary in order to understand. I applaud the author for recognizing the contributions that can ...
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Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense34 reviews
Chris Bird
Privateer Publications, 2006
Detailed True Stories
Of course you will not be able to put down the book because you are on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next in each story. Chris Bird doesn't just focus on the story itself like a cheap Hollywood film. Details of each victims personality, what led to the incident, how the police responded and the aftermath (how people who defend themselves feel afterward) gives you a lot of ...
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Identity Theft24 reviews
John R. Vacca
Prentice Hall PTR, 2002
A problem everyone should be aware of
This book is quite timely and very thorough, going from defining the problem to providing solutions. Everyone should take note of the valuable information provided to avoid this growing problem. From a professional standpoint, I was particularly impressed with some of the technical solutions Mr. Vacca provided.
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An Ordinary Man32 reviews
Viking, 2007
Phenomenal Biography, modestly written
I purchased this book two months before I had the courage to read it. I feared it would be too upsetting and entirely depressing to engage myself in.
The book begins with a wonderful history of Paul's life. His vivid descriptions of The Land of A Thousand Hills, the banana beer, the family, his path to hotel management. It is an interesting story about a young man growing up in Africa.
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The 100 Year Lifestyle: Dr. Plasker's Breakthrough Solution for Living Your Best Life - Every Day of Your ...24 reviews
Eric Plasker
Adams Media, 2007
Balance Your Life
Dr Plasker shows you, in a very easy to read format, how to live a long, healthy, active lifestyle. This is about looking at the different parts of your life and taking active steps to balance, strengthen, and use those different parts to create a fun life that will keep you healthy, physically, financially, and emotionally for 100 years and beyond. Read the book and have a great life!
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The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: The Ultimate Program for Preventing Heart Disease29 reviews
Robert E. Kowalski
HarperCollins, 2002
Cholestrol drop of 70 pts!
This book is an excellent read with practical, easy to follow diet changes. My cholesterol went from 257 to 187 in 3 months time. In addition to reading this book, I used recipes from the American Heart Assoc. cookbook, excersized almost every day, and read the "Cholesterol Down" book. This book has helped me understand how to change my life for the better, giving me the information to understand ...
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Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition27 reviews
Ramiel Nagel
CreateSpace, 2008
The advice in this book really works.
About a month ago I noticed that my enamel was stripping off. I don't believe this was typical enamel erosion. I don't eat citrus fruits or drink soda, don't have gerd or acid reflux, and I'm not bulemic. I have patches and dull strips where there used to be shiny enamel. I bought this book and changed my diet immediately. Within a few weeks the stripping of the enamel stopped. And all of a ...
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Painless Cancer Cures and Preventions Your Doctor May Not Be Aware Of27 reviews
Deanna Loftis
JADA Press, 2005
Very practical and helpful
I was stressed to the max when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. I went through so many web sites and books on cancer, I was totally confused about what to do. A friend loaned this book to me and I'm putting several of the guidelines and suggestions into a workable daily program that I can help my dad to follow. This uncomplicated, easy-to-follow cancer book has been a lifesaver for me. I've ...
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The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets)24 reviews
Amy D. Shojai
Rodale Books, 2001
good information
I've been looking for a book like this. I'm a nurse and was taught many interventions to assist a patient in crisis in addition to contacting a physician. That's nursing for humans. Now I have the information to assist my pets. This book covers every thing from minor first aid to life saving interventions. It's organized so that you can find what you need quickly. Its written in such a ...
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The Best Defense: True Stories of Intended Victims Who Defended Themselves With a Firearm27 reviews
Robert A. Waters
Cumberland House Publishing, 1998
Entertaining and informative
I finished reading this book very quickly. Every story was intense and captivating. The book was enjoyable for entertainment value alone, but it also contains critical information about personal defense. Ever wondered what it was really like to be attacked by someone trying to kill you? These are stories of people who lived to tell the tail. Many potential murder victims only survived because ...
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Overcoming Jet Lag24 reviews
Charles F. Ehret
Berkley Trade, 1987
This Really Works
I have used the program detailed in this succint little book for 10 years now, beginning with a trip from Los Angeles to Thailand. After following the program and flying for what seemed like days, I arrived at midnight. The following morning I was fully functional and alert at 10 am and suffered no symptoms. I recently used the program for a trip to London and back with no appreciable jet lag. ...
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