In a perfect world, no one would indiscriminately use a firearm to shoot and kill any number of innocent people – and if they tried, law enforcement would be there to stop the killer.But we live in an imperfect world where attackers normally target unsuspecting victims. Trained professionals are seldom there to fight back.When seconds count, it’s imperative for everyday citizens to learn how to disarm and disable attackers. In this guide, learn how to:• Take evasive...

Its a scene thats becoming more frequent: Someone walks into work, a nightclub or other public place, and they are suddenly confronted with an armed assailant spraying bullets.Police officers train for such things, but theyll take at least a few minutes to arrive on the sceneand what you do in the interim could help you save yourself, loved ones, and even strangers from harm.Joseph B. Walker, a retired police lieutenant and karate champion, delivers techniques and tactics t...

From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man, comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans.Baron has always been fascinated by bears—their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature—a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster.The ta...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Great Britain.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from enjoying a dram at Talisker, Skye's oldest distillery; to roaming the honey-hued lanes and bridges in the Cotswolds' Bourton-on-the-Water; and exploring the Forbidden Corner at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.Build a trip to remember

To preserve the memory of their service during the tumultuous decade since their commissioning as Army officers, members of the West Point class of 2004 have written The Strong Gray Line. This class suffered the highest casualty rate since those that graduated during the Vietnam War. In this book, thirteen of their classmates who lost their lives fighting the Global War on Terror are profiled to help the reader gain an understanding of the bond forged between classmates during time at West...

An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologistsThe increasingly widespread availability of genomic data is transforming how biologists estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms and broadening the range of questions that researchers can test in a phylogenetic framework. Species Tree Inference brings together many of today’s leading scholars in the field to provide an incisive guide to the latest pr...

Do you ever feel like there is untapped potential in your mind? Have you wondered how to tap into the power of your subconscious to improve your confidence, self-esteem, and overall life? If so, this audiobook is the perfect solution for you.Subconscious Mind Power is designed for those seeking practical tools to improve their interpersonal skills, strengthen their mind, and discover their hidden potential. The easy-to-implement guidelines in this audioboo...

When M. Russell Ballard was set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, it was another milestone in a lifetime of service to the Lord. Having set aside a variety of entrepreneurial ventures to serve as president of the Canada Toronto Mission at the age of forty-five, he then accepted a call to serve in the First Quorum of the Seventy two years later, in 1976, and thus never ended up returning to the ...

Have you ever clung to a promise from God, only to find yourselfwaiting, wondering, and wrestling with doubt? Do you longfor hope in the midst of heartache, or need a fresh reminder ofGod's faithfulness?In The Process of Suddenly: Contending for breakthrough in the midst of painand disappointment, David and Melody Joseph share their remarkable story ofenduring profound loss, navigating seasons of waiting, and discovering God's unshakable...

Serve sophisticated, satisfying food--regardless of kitchen's size or scope--with recipes and advice from award-winning chefs Joseph Ogrodnek and Walker Stern of Brooklyn's Battersby and Dover fame.Ogrodnek and Stern cook stellar meals in their restaurant Battersby's small (4 x 6') open kitchen where they break boundaries with taste combinations and levels of flavor. To pull off world-class food in such tight quarters, they have developed systems of organization fo...

Do you need to make a new start? Sometimes we feel as if we need to start over, to allow God to do a “hard reset” of our lives. It is possible to return to God and reclaim your relationship with Him. In Reset Your Life: Make a New Start, Joseph W. Walker III uses eight “R’s” (Reset, Return, Review and Recalculate, Reclaim, Redirect, Reinvigorate and Revive, Reinvest, and Reinvent) to teach how you can have a new beginning through faith in God.Features include:

From badge to brothel—one reckless Bitcoin bet changes everything.Elite detective Kristen has it all: razor-sharp instincts, a flawless record, and looks that stop traffic. But when a crypto gamble crashes hard, she turns to a shady loan shark to stay in the game. The price? Her body.What starts as a desperate deal spirals into total surrender. The lender's vengeful son seizes control, breaking the proud cop with calculated cruelty—shaving her smooth, binding her in his und...