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Discover gripping true crime stories and the surprising tools you
need to keep you and your family safe -- from iconic legal
commentator, TV journalist, and New York Times bestselling author
Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace wasn't always the iconic legal commentator
we know today. One moment changed her entire future forever: her
fiance Keith was murdered just before their wedding. Driven to
deliver justice for other crime victims, Nancy became a felony
prosecutor and for a decade, put the "bad guys" behind bars in
inner-city Atlanta. Now, with a new and potentially life-saving
book, Nancy puts her crime-fighting expertise to work to empower
you stay safe in the face of daily dangers. Packed with practical
advice and invaluable prevention tips, Don't Be a Victim shows you
how to: * Fend off threats of assaults, car-jack and home invasion
* Defend yourself against online stalking, computer hackers and
financial fraudsters * Stay safe in your own home, at school and
other public settings like parking garages, elevators and campsites
* Protect yourself while shopping, driving and even on vacation
With insights on so many potential threats, you'll be empowered to
protect yourself and your children at home and in the world at
large by being proactive! Nancy's crime-fighting expertise helps
keep you, your family, and those you love out of harm's way.
Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this
popular exercise discipline--now in a handy, inexpensive format!
This book presents the "Simplified Tai Chi" method created by
China's Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports. Unlike traditional
Tai Chi, which has over 80 complicated movement sequences or forms,
Simplified Tai Chi has 24 short and easy-to-remember movement forms
which provide all the health benefits but are far easier for
ordinary people to learn and practice on a daily basis. This book
provides everything you need--step-by-step instructions and over
160 clear and simple illustrations. Tai Chi is the fastest-growing
martial art in the world today--due to its physical, mental and
spiritual benefits--combining low-impact exercise, self-healing,
meditation and a philosophy of life all in one. Benefits of Tai Chi
include: Reducing falls by improving flexibility and balance
Relieving joint pain Reducing stress and anxiety Lower blood
pressure Strengthened core, legs and upper body Master Tri Thong
Dang is one of America's most respected Tai Chi instructors who has
trained many thousands of practitioners. His easy-to-follow method
highlights the spiritual essence of Tai Chi and at the same time
its graceful simplicity.
Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy
methods of the Ninja (Shinobi). Ninja historian Antony Cummins,
himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic
look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval
Japanese military, as well as how they compare to today's Special
Forces and covert military groups. Cummins collected information
from members of Special Ops, police forces, CIA and more about the
techniques they use in the twenty-first century, and compares it
against his extensive knowledge and research of historical ninjutsu
methods. Readers will get a detailed look at the defensive
strategies, engagement against specific threats, intelligence
gathering, territorial concerns, mental focus and the spiritual
mind-control techniques of these invisible warriors--both of the
past and present. With over 100 striking illustrations that vividly
portray the Ninjas' secret world, this book shines new light on
their shadowy methods. In the process, the mythical image of the
Ninja is washed away revealing the reality of these commando-spies
of medieval Japan.
This comprehensive compendium covers all aspects of self-defense
knives, including their history, development, and technology, as
well as practice, training, and combat techniques. Learn about the
historical development of modern self-defense knives and their
various technical systems, designs, and materials. The book covers
various possibilities for carrying an SD-knife, answers questions
such as whether a folder or fixed blade is the right choice, and
gives recommendations on training knives. The most important combat
knives and knife combats of Hollywood movies are included. Readers
will learn the basics of Wagner's reality-based training system.
Contributions from well-known knife and combat experts such as Sal
Glesser, Michael Janich, Frank Metzner, Joachim Friedrich, Dieter
Knuttel, and Sohny cover special topics such as butterfly and
karambit knives, escrima, and self-defense against dogs.
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