The Basics of Pistol Shooting

National Rifle Association, 1991
  
  











  



  
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival (Field Guide)42 reviews
Tom Brown

Berkley Trade, 1987

Excellent field guide

+ Practical
+ book
+ Best Survival Book I've Ever Read
  
  











  



  
Fitness for Children1 review
Curt Hinson

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995

Terrific and practical activities your students will enjoy!

I've had this book for 3 yrs. now and refer to it often. It has really complimented my PE program and my students really enjoy the activities. They are getting plenty of physical benefits while learning about fitness and having fun! A must for all PE teachers' library!
  
  











  



  
On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace91 reviews
Dave Christensen Grossman, Loren W. Christensen

PPCT Research Publications, 2007

On Combat

+ Dead ( no pun intended) On
+ Critical Primer for the Citizen Soldier
+ A Goldmine of Information
+ Great Gift for a Returning Soldier
  
  











  



  
Parents' Guide to Martial Arts
Debra M. Fritsch, Ruth S. Hunter

Turtle Press (CT), 1998

The ultimate who, what, where and why reference book for parents in search of a martial arts school and a positive experience for their children. The authors answer dozens of questions about choosing a martial arts school and understanding what's going on once lessons begin including: *evaluating an instructor's credentials *understanding contracts and membership agreements *spotting ...
  
  











  



  
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why140 reviews
Laurence Gonzales

W. W. Norton & Company, 2004

Lessons for Management

+ Deep Survival
+ Awesome. The Entertaining Psychology of Survivors

While writing a human resources / management book, I realized that many of my references did not come from the world of business but rather from diverse subject matters. Nothing in my large stack of reference material was more useful than Laurence Gonzales's book on survival. I greatly ...
  
  











  



  
When All Hell Breaks Loose32 reviews
Cody Lundin

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007

Just in case

+ very helpful for planning
+ Great prep
+ When All Hell Breaks Loose
  
  











  



  
The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command19 reviews
Stewart Smith, Mike Mejia

Hatherleigh Press, 2003

Outside Workouts

+ Stole it from my husband.
+ 43 Year Old "Special Ops" Mom!
+ AWESOME
+ Both comprehensive and demystifying
  
  











  



  
Survivor Personality17 reviews
Al Siebert

Perigee Trade, 1996

It is possible to learn how to be more "resilient"

+ Great book!
+ Yes, I got life!

I had an opportunity to hear the author speak about "resiliency in the workplace" at a conference in Portland, OR two years ago. He offered good examples and strategies for coping with stress and change. I enjoyed his talk, and bought this book and another title by him as well. I have since bought ...
  
  











  



  
SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea107 reviews
John Lofty Wiseman

Collins, 2004

SAS Survival Handbook

+ "Comprehensive" doesn't begin to describe this book
+ a must have
+ Good Stuff!
  
  











  



  
Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools39 reviews
John Giduck

Archangel Group, 2005

Excellent read, but before you buy more books by this author, read this.

+ A Must Have for Parents
+ Connecting the Dots
+ Read it and act upon it
+ Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools
  
  











  



  
Urban Survival Techniques (Elite Forces Survival Guides)
Patrick Wilson

Mason Crest Publishers, 2002
  
  











  



  
How to Pass the Sas Selection Course (SAS Training Manual)1 review
Chris McNab

Sidgwick & Jackson, 2002

Good read, bad advice

I loved this book! I couldn't even put it down. Read it in one day. Anywho, I finished the book and followed its advice. I felt like I could take anything the SAS wanted to throw at me! I WAS PUMPED UP!!! Then I got to selection, failed and quit selection the 1st day. Good book though! -matt
  
  











  



  
The Dangerous Book for Boys628 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden

Collins, 2007

Great Book!

+ I knew this stuff but...
+ Brilliant book for boys or girls
+ Great father/son book
  
  











  



  
Monsters In The Woods: Backpacking With Children5 reviews
Tim Hauserman

University of Nevada Press, 2007

Love the Title (among other things) !

+ A good read for parents
+ Parents, get those kids outdoors
+ A "must-have" for outdoor-loving families with children everywhere.
+ Great info, fun voice
  
  











  



  
Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance: How to Reach Your Physical and Mental Peak8 reviews
Alexander Stillwell, Matthew Bennett

St. Martin's Griffin, 2006

Mental, Physical Endurance

+ Good Resource...

This book does excellent job of covering overall the subject comprehensively, with good illustrations and does not bog down into detail, or focus to the point of excessive respectivity. Is seems to me a good phy. ed. starter for any age experienced with reading.
  
  











  



  
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society160 reviews
Dave Grossman

Back Bay Books, 1996

Must read for the military or police.

+ Good but the second book is much better
+ On killing review
+ Great read
  
  











  



  
Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill : A Call to Action Against TV, Movie and Video Game Violence83 reviews
Dave Grossman, Gloria Degaetano

Crown, 1999

This book should be widely read

+ "I watched all those shows and I'm not VIOLENT" rethought . . .
+ Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill
+ Important as Today's Headlines
  
  











  



  
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature and Survival for Children (Field Guide)8 reviews
Tom Brown

Berkley Trade, 1989

Unique and inspiring

+ Everyone should know these things
+ Good book for road trips
+ A great read
+ A great read and informative book
  
  











  



  
The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It (Nonpareil Book, 29)34 reviews
Daniel Carter Beard

David R Godine, 1998

The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It

+ Teachers take note of this gem
+ Get 'em out of the house

The book came in expected condition. They shipped quickly and did a great job.