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The Basics of Pistol Shooting
National Rifle Association, 1991
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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
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Fitness for Children 1 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!
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On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace 91 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
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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 ...
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why 140 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 ...
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When All Hell Breaks Loose 32 reviews Cody Lundin
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007
Just in case
+ very helpful for planning + Great prep + When All Hell Breaks Loose
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The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command 19 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
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Survivor Personality 17 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 ...
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea 107 reviews John Lofty Wiseman
Collins, 2004
SAS Survival Handbook
+ "Comprehensive" doesn't begin to describe this book + a must have + Good Stuff!
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Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools 39 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
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Urban Survival Techniques (Elite Forces Survival Guides) Patrick Wilson
Mason Crest Publishers, 2002
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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
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The Dangerous Book for Boys 628 reviews Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
Great Book!
+ I knew this stuff but... + Brilliant book for boys or girls + Great father/son book
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Monsters In The Woods: Backpacking With Children 5 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
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Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance: How to Reach Your Physical and Mental Peak 8 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.
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On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society 160 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
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Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill : A Call to Action Against TV, Movie and Video Game Violence 83 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
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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
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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.
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