Summary: Sam, a middle-aged Aboriginal man, works for a preacher in the outback of Australia's Northern Territory. When Harry, a bitter war veteran, moves into a neighboring outpost, the preacher sends Sam and his family to help Harry renovate his cattle yards. But Sam's relationship with the cruel and ill-tempered Harry quickly deteriorates, culminating in a violent shootout in which Sam kills Harry in...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2018

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Jackson, Gary M.

Summary: While nobody ever dreams they could personally be caught in a situation with mass casualties or injuries due to premeditated or random violence, this guide provides readiness techniques to help avoid becoming a victim in dangerous situations. Includes tips to boost awareness and possibly even stop a violent event before it starts.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2018

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Quesenberry, Gary

Summary: Spotting danger before it happens is a skill that can be developed and may even save your life. Author Gary Quesenberry breaks down the basic techniques necessary to help you develop good situational awareness and increase your levels of personal safety. He will then provide you with the tools you need to properly identify and evade danger before it ever has a chance to materialize.--Publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: YMAA Publication Center 2020

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Michelle, Shihan

Summary: "A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence using the self offense strategy"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: North Atlantic Books 2024

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Farrow, Joy

Summary: "In a book written by women for women, Street Smart Safety for Women offers tips on defensive living that will increase readers' reliance on the one thing that can protect them most: their safety intuition. Violence against women is a global health issue. The threats women face today are unparalleled and more dangerous than ever before. And, for the first time in history, the toxic cocktail of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Health Communications, Inc. 2023

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Summary: A handbook on the basics of shooting and shooting-related activities. Chapters on Safety, Mental Preparation, Developing Defensive Shooting Skills, Strategies for Home and Personal Safety, Firearms, Self-Defense and the Law, Selecting Firearms, Ammunition and Accessories for Personal Protection.

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Publisher / Publication Date: National Rifle Association 2000

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Dixon-Engel, Tara

Summary: The Handgun Guide for Women gives a public voice to the legions of female gun enthusiasts in the United States. It is a common sense, step-by-step guide to making the decision to purchase a gun, selecting the correct gun, securely keeping a gun in the home, and maintaining the proficiency necessary to be a safe gun owner 100 percent of the time.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Zenith Press 2015

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Gutman, Dan

Summary: "A. J. and the Ella Mentry School gang learn some unusual self-defense moves from a wacky teacher who thinks he's an action hero"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2014

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Summary: While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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Rementer, Stephen R.

Summary: "'Essential guide to handguns' is designed to ensure that every gun owner is prepared to meet the responsibilities inherent in the dictates of the Second Amendment. From crucial tips for through firearms maintenance and safe storage to instruction in armed self-defense tactics and expert guidance for training--both physically and mentally--for the event that a firearm may be necessary for...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Looseleaf Law Publications 2005

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Ross, David-Dorian

Summary: One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2017

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Geddes, John

Summary: It’s never going to be you. Then one day you hear the clatter of automatic fire at the mall. You have been drawn into the chaos and terror of an active shooter event. What do you do? Who do you turn to? Be a Hero is the essential guide to terrorist attacks that will help you survive. Former Special Air Service terror expert John Geddes will explain how to cope with a life-threatening event.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 0000

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Patterson, James

Summary: On his first night with Detroit PD, Officer Walter O'Brien is called to a murder scene. A terrified twenty-year-old has bludgeoned her kidnapper with skill that shocks even O'Brien's veteran partner. The young woman is also a brilliant escape artist. Her bold flight from police custody makes the case impossible to solve, and, for Walter, even more impossible to forget. By the time Walter's...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Audio 2022

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Evans, Patricia (Patricia G.)

Contents: What is verbal abuse? -- Why verbal abuse isn't okay -- The teen world -- The code of silence -- Verbal abuse precedes violence -- How verbal abuse impacts teens -- Verbal abuse is media and sports -- Verbal abuse at home -- Verbal abuse at school -- The teen who verbally abuses -- Stopping verbal abuse -- For parents -- For teachers -- For teens -- Boyfriends and girlfriends.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media Corporation 2003

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Contents: Volume 1: front and rear choke releases; standing, on ground, against wall--Front and rear wrist grab release--Volume 2:Punch block; Kick block; Rusch block; Clothing, hair, arm and bite releases--Volume 3: Full Nelson; Bear hug; Pressure point tactics

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pacific Productions International 0000

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Summary: The greatest actor of the 20th century presents five works by great 20th century playwrights.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Acorn Media U.S. 2006

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Elgin, Suzette Haden.

Summary: "In The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense at Work, nationally recognized linguistics expert and author Suzette Haden Elgin applies her techniques for combating verbal attacks to common workplace situations. Powerful yet unthreatening, her proven strategies will help you recognize and defend yourself from verbal abuse - everything from causal obscenities and racist or sexist language to sarcasm,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Prentice Hall Press 2000

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Evans, Patricia.

Summary: Discusses the potential damage of verbal abuse, how to identify a problem relationship, and how to change or leave the situation.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media Corporation 2010

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Griffith, Nicola.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2008

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Larkin, Tim

Summary: "In this essential new book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence--its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works--Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017

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Toro, Guillermo del

Summary: Rookie FBI agent Odessa Hardwicke's life is derailed when she's forced to turn her gun on her partner. Walt Leppo, a decorated FBI agent, turned suddenly violent while apprehending a rampaging murderer. The shooting was self-defense, but she is placed on desk leave pending a full investigation. What most troubles her isn't the tragedy itself-- it's the shadowy presence she thought she saw...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2020

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Summary: About every two minutes a police officer uses a Taser. Sold as an effective way to subdue violent suspects without injuring them, Tasers, have revolutionized the way officers do their jobs. One company is responsible for this revolution: Taser International. The company's mission statement: "Protect Truth. Protect Life." In 1993, brothers Rick and Tom Smith started what would become Taser...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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Baty, Kathleen.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2003

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Summary: Building on the skills taught in Jujitsu 1, instructor James Kodzis focuses on submissions: how to attain control of your opponent and how to defend against common submission holds.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Turtle Press 2004

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