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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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Susan Wright was a victim...who admitted to killing her husband Jeffrey in their Harris County home in 2003, by stabbing him to death in self-defense. She recounted a harrowing tale of domestic abuse--one that the raging mother of two finally brought to an end--her way.
But prosecutors had a story of their own...
Susan Wright was a seductress...who set the mood for kinky sex with her unsuspecting husband. After tying Jeffrey to the bed, Susan straddled...
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Thanks to the Simpson case, domestic violence is no longer a dirty little secret. It remains, however, a devastating problem, and even more, a deadly killer. What is the answer? In 1994, Lou Brown, father of Nicole Brown Simpson, gave us one solution by establishing a foundation in his daughter's name that provides urgently needed funding to battered women's shelters across the country. Now he goes a step further, and with the help of a like-minded...
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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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David Kahn, U.S. Chief Instructor of the Israeli Krav Maga Association, is back again with Krav Maga Defense: How to Defend Yourself Against the 12 Most Common Street Attacks. Created by the Israeli army for self-defense, Krav Maga is gaining popularity around the world-especially here in the United States. Kahn is a self-defense expert, teacher, and served as a board member of the original Israeli Krav Maga Association.
Kahn will teach you how to...
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WING CHUN The Evolutionary Science of Self-Defense, Combat, and Human Performance is sure to be a classic in martial arts literature for decades to come. This book is meant to preserve this knowledge lest it be lost to antiquity. It is the first interactive book of its kind, containing QR codes linking to how-to video tutorials for beginners to the most advanced martial arts practitioners. This compendium of knowledge coincides with the authors online...
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A complete guide to disaster preparedness from Scott Hunt, CEO of Practical Preppers and a nationally recognized preparedness expert
The world we live in is an unstable one. From natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods of biblical proportions to concerns about the economic downturn and government shutdown, the hits just keep on coming. At the same time, the power grid is incredibly fragile. Our dependency on widely distributed...
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The New York Times bestselling author of How to Survive Anything shares 130+ safety and survival tips for the next pandemic.
COVID-19 has changed the world and touched the lives of millions. Yet this may be just the first of a potentially terrifying wave of new and lethal pandemics that governments are ill equipped to handle. New York Times bestselling author Tim MacWelch and FEMA certified survival expert Joseph Pred provide practical, proven advice...
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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...
11) 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,...
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Dear Aikido Warrior, Many years ago, I was in love with Aikido, but I couldn't make the techniques work. After looking to Krav Maga and MMA, I understood what was the problem with Aikido. The results from my personal quest were confirmed by anecdotes from legendary Aikido masters … and the first Western Aikido book by Tadashi Abe. I wrote my own book "Self-Defense Aikido" to share with you what I found. 1. How to turn the martial art of peace into...
13) Live Ready
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Live Ready is a book about dangerous people-about predators who live in our midst and who violate our social contract with impunity.
It's also a book about navigating a world filled with such people. It shows you how to recognize them, how to understand their methods and motivations, how to keep them at a safe remove from yourself and your loved ones (and when that's not possible, how to defeat them).
As Louis Pasteur once remarked, "Chance favors...
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A kick-ass practical guide that packs a major punch ... without even throwing one! Self-defense lecturer and no-nonsense blonde bombshell Lori Gervasi lays out simple actions and important decisions women must make BEFORE they find themselves in physical danger to eliminate surprise and panic.
It's an unfortunate reality that women are susceptible to random acts of aggression, from sexual harassment and stalking to physical assaults, domestic violence,...
15) The Campus Guardian: A Safety and Self-Protection Handbook for Women in College and University Setti
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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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Have you tried harder for a long time but still couldn't achieve what you wanted ? Have you stopped trying to be successful because you think that, only a small group of people can achieve it and your attempts have not worked ? If you said "yes" to any of these questions, don't worry, there is still a chance for you. To succeed in life, you must have strong self-control. Being talented, smart, and skilled is just a small part of the whole picture....
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Crime is never unpredictable.
Before a lie is spoken, a pocket is picked, or an assault is inflicted, each and every criminal gives off silent cues. They can be as subtle as a shrug of the shoulder, a pointed finger, or an averted gaze. But together, they make up a nonverbal language that speaks loud and clear-if you're trained to see it.
CRIME SIGNALS is the first book to offer a comprehensive guide to the body language of criminals. Filled with...
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In "Escaping the Web: Overcoming Psychological Manipulation in Relationships," author Desmond Gahan takes readers on a profound journey through the intricate and often perplexing dynamics of manipulative relationships. With wisdom born from personal experience and extensive research, [Author Name] offers a compassionate and insightful guide to help individuals break free from the bonds of psychological manipulation and regain control over their lives.Drawing...
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This book focuses on the personal relationship between a convict and his mind, body, and spirit. It teaches inmates how to cope with the stress incarceration places on the individual. Following the advice in my other books, the newly convicted should be able to minimize the threat from other inmates and never make unintentional mistakes that could ignite violence, but this book explains how to decrease the threat from the time itself: the idle hours,...
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La importancia de mantener una Actitud Mental Positiva.
Estrategias para mejorar la felicidad y el bienestar en la vida personal y laboral. I ntroducción: La Actitud Mental Positiva (AMP) es un concepto fundamental que puede mejorar significativamente la calidad de vida de una persona. La AMP no solo se trata de pensar positivo, sino de tener una mentalidad positiva en todas las áreas de la vida. Esta actitud puede ayudar a superar los desafíos,...
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