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Discover the ultimate peace of mind with "The Concierge's Protection Guide: The Art of Safeguarding Through Safety and Security." This isn't just a guide – it's your personal concierge, providing you with the expertise and tools to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Whether you're at home, on the road, or online, this comprehensive resource empowers you to protect what matters most. From practical tips to expert insights, "The Concierge's...
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Get the Summary of Tim Larkin's When Violence Is the Answer in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "When Violence Is the Answer" by Tim Larkin explores the concept of violence as a neutral tool, emphasizing that the intent behind its use determines its moral standing. The book presents various scenarios to illustrate how violence can be a necessary means of self-defense. Larkin argues that understanding the dynamics...
3) The Campus Guardian: A Safety and Self-Protection Handbook for Women in College and University Se
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"The Campus Guardian: A Safety and Self-Protection Handbook for Women in College and University Settings" is not just a book about teaching physical protection techniques; it goes beyond the rudimentary self-defense techniques commonly associated with personal safety guides. While physical techniques are undoubtedly an essential component, we stress the importance of proactive measures such as:risk assessmentassertive communicationcultivating an empowerment...
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Dr. Tommy John's unique program: a diet, lifestyle, and movement plan (Rethink. Rebuild. Replenish. Recover) for injury- and performance-proofing young athletes in every sport.
Beginning as early as age 6 and continuing through the teenage years and on into their twenties, both male and female athletes are more at risk of serious injuries at younger ages than ever before. Dr. Tommy John, son of lefty pitcher Tommy John and also a sports performance...
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How do YOU see your driving safety?
The primarily goal of this book is to encourage an increase in the level of defensive driving awareness for the reader. The author utilizes some of his family's unfortunate driving experiences, wherever possible, for added emphasis. The benefit to the reader is an opportunity to feel the pain his family felt and learn from it.
His chapter on "Automobile Insurance 101" will break coverages down in a way that is...
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The statistics are spine-chilling: One in four women will be assaulted in her lifetime. With Knack Self-Defense for Women, the female gender finally has a comprehensive, picture-driven guide to personal security that covers all the essential strategies to maximize personal safety. Full-color photos accompany step-by-step, detailed instructions on each move. You'll learn easy ways to improve your everyday security, and the book's hands-on chapters...
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Practical, step-by-step strategies for helping your own family, first responders and vulnerable community members during any emergency situation.
Eventually, everyone experiences a catastrophic emergency. Whether it's a hurricane that sweeps across their entire state, an earthquake or flood that decimates their home city or a house fire that puts their family in danger. Knowing what to do before, during and immediately after these emergency situations...
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Wie Sie Ihren Internetempfang optimieren können
Das Internet ist aus unserem Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. Wir nutzen es für die Arbeit, die Unterhaltung, die Kommunikation und vieles mehr. Doch was tun, wenn der Internetempfang zu langsam oder zu schwach ist? In diesem Buch zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie Ihren Internetempfang optimieren können, indem Sie einige einfache Schritte befolgen.
Zunächst erkläre ich Ihnen, wie das Internet funktioniert...
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The revealing, confronting and shocking story of how sports-related concussion and the damage it causes can change a person's life and the impact it has on their family.
Concussion has become one of the biggest issues in contact sports. Only in the past decade have the consequences of repeated head knocks become better understood, and the science is still catching up. But with the discovery of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in the brains...
10) The Rise of the Computer State: The Threat to Our Freedoms, Our Ethics and our Democratic Process
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The Rise of the Computer State is a comprehensive examination of the ways that computers and massive databases are enabling the nation's corporations and law enforcement agencies to steadily erode our privacy and manipulate and control the American people. This book was written in 1983 as a warning. Today it is a history. Most of its grim scenarios are now part of everyday life. The remedy proposed here, greater public oversight of industry and government,...
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Playing It Safe With Mr. See-More Safety --- Let's Rap and Rhyme --- is the first of a series dedicated to teaching children how to be safety conscious as they leave their parents' protective arms and begin taking their first steps toward independence. The poetic style offers children a way to remember important concepts through the use of repetition and rhyme. As children listen to the rhymes, they will begin to refer to them in their everyday...
12) Digital Dangers: Navigating the Perils of Online Safety and Piracy. Protecting Yourself and Your Con
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"Digital Dangers: Navigating the Perils of Online Safety and Piracy" is a comprehensive guide that sheds light on the pervasive threats lurking in the vast landscape of the internet. From cyberbullying and online predators to phishing scams and identity theft, this book delves into the various forms of digital dangers that individuals face in today's increasingly connected world. Through real-life examples and expert insights, readers are equipped...
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Turbocharge your sports performance with EFT! EFT has been used by thousands of athletes to improve their performance, from Olympic stars to Little League baseball players. Scientific studies have demonstrated that athletes can achieve enormous performance gains after just a few minutes of EFT. In this authoritative book, three-time US national champion rhythmic gymnast Jessica Howard shows how to eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold you back,...
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¿Por qué las mujeres suelen sentirse menos competentes cuando usan tecnología? ¿Por qué esto les pasa más a partir de cierta edad? ¿Es casualidad que en Wikipedia haya muchas más biografías de hombres? ¿Y que los asistentes virtuales tengan nombre de mujer? ¿Por qué casi todos los deep fakes son pornografía creada sin el permiso de las mujeres cuyas imágenes se usan?
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Robbery, Rape, Sodomy, Home Invasion.Words that send a chill down our spines.Words that have become too common.We are riding a crime wave. Are you prepared for survival?Are you tired of living in fear?Are you tired of worrying about your safety, and that of your family?Are you tired of the way criminals seem to be taking over your neighborhood?Do you want to have more control over your life?Do you want to take back the comfort and confidence that...
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Introducing "Inside the Gates: An Insider's Guide to Gated Community Security", a comprehensive guide to enhancing the safety and security of gated communities.This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest security best practices and emerging technologies for gated communities. It covers all aspects of gated community security, including perimeter security measures, residential security measures, emergency response planning, community engagement...
17) Como dejar de Pensar Demasiado y Desintoxicarse: 8 Estrategias comprobadas para liberar la mente de
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Descubre el camino hacia una mente serena y liberada con "Cómo Dejar de Pensar Demasiado y Desintoxicarse". Este libro innovador te sumerge en un viaje transformador, ofreciéndote 8 estrategias probadas para liberar tu mente de las espirales negativas del pensamiento excesivo. ¿Te sientes atrapado en un torbellino de preocupaciones constantes? ¿El estrés te está robando la paz interior y la productividad en tu vida diaria?Con esta guía experta,...
18) Keeping Safe
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"Stranger danger" is a phrase many readers have most likely heard before, but what steps should they take prior to and after encountering a dangerous situation? This volume helps readers to identify an unsafe situation, both in-person and online, and the crucial ways they can take action to protect themselves. Young readers discover age-appropriate methods of understanding that the world around them may not always have their best interest in mind,...
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Playing sports is fun! Especially when everyone follows the rules and stays safe. Making sure that the field is a safe place for everyone is a shared responsibility. In this introduction to safety fundamentals, young readers will learn how they can stay safe on the field. Relatable examples are used to help readers draw connections to their own lives and experiences. Vibrant photographs directly correlate to the text, making the information clear...
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After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defense guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings, and methods of defense.
Everything you need to know about the methods, motives, and physical aspects of a psychic attack and how to overcome...
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