In My Daughter Died Laughing you will learn about the life of 14 year old Ashley Long and about her tragic accidental death due to helium inhalation. This memoir is written by Lori Earp, Ashley’s mother. Lori shares her family’s tragedy and takes you on their grieving journey. By writing this memoir Lori hopes to raise awareness about the hidden dangers of inhaling helium.About the AuthorLori Earp is a mother and a wife who is devoted to her family. She loves her children m...

Read James Wesley, Rawles's posts on the Penguin Blog**In the vein of Sam Sheridan's The Disaster Diaries, a comprehensive guide to preparing for the apocalypse!With the recent economic crisis, formerly unimaginable scenarios have become terrifyingly real possibilities- learn how to prepare for the worst**Global financial collapse, a terrorist attack, a natural catastrophe-all it takes is one event to disrupt our way of life. We could find o...

Safety skills for children outside the homeWarning signs of sexual abuseHow to screen baby-sitters and choose schoolsStrategies for keeping teenagers safe from violenceAll parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior and author of th...

Sex problems are common - so common that doctors and therapists who work in this field tend to be swamped with enquiries. There are no accurate figures for the incidence of sexual difficulties, but it's worth noting that in America, many doctors believe that about 43% of women have a sexual dysfunction. While that extraordinary figure as not been proved, sex experts Dr David Delvin and Christine Webber do know that in Britain tens of thousands of men and women do sometimes need a little he...

Build a pocket-sized First-Aid Survival Kit you’ll actually carry.This book will explain what items to carry in your First Aid Survival Tin. It is so small and light weight, you should always have it on you!The Complete Survivor Series Collection:Volume 1 - The Ultimate Survival TinVolume 2 - The Urban Survival TinVolume 3 - The First Aid Survival Tin...

Stalking is a serious crime that disproportionately affects and endangers women. The National Institute of Justice says one in every 12 women and one in every 20 men will be stalked in their lifetimes.Some stalkers make phone calls, send messages, or deliver "gifts." Some follow their victims home, vandalize property, make threats, or kill pets. Some stalkers even attempt rape, kidnapping, or murder. And some succeed. Being the target of an obsessed person is a frightening experien...

Are you tired of your opponents running circles around you? Do you wish you could score more goals?Whether you want to (1) have better soccer skills, (2) kick the ball with more force and accuracy, or (3) be a valued member of your team, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Don't let the other team embarrass you on the field.Soccer c...

How have Americans confronted, managed, and even enjoyed the risks of daily life?Winner of the Ralph Gomory Prize of the Business History Conference“Risk” is a capacious term used to describe the uncertainties that arise from physical, financial, political, and social activities. Practically everything we do carries some level of risk—threats to our bodies, property, and animals. How do we determine when the risk is too high? In considering this question, A...

**“Gripping, page-turning material . . . a new way of thinking about survival in a world filled with hazards and distractions.” —Charles Duhigg, author of Smarter Faster Better and The Power of HabitA safety expert reveals why few of us are as careful as we think we are, and what we can do about it.**As doctors and medical researchers work busily to extend our lives, more people each year are figuring out ways to cut them short. In fact, after a hundred ye...

It is estimated that 1.8 - 2.2 million deaths occur every year due to food poisoning and waterborne illness. More than one-in-every-three people in the US and Canada suffer from a foodborne illness annually. This book covers some of the bacteria, spores, parasites, viruses and infectious agents that are responsible. It also covers fungal infections, toxic agents and additives that can lead to illness or death. It shows readers the places where food poisoning can occur and also identifies t...

Follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life--revealing high-stakes techniques and survival secrets from real intelligence officers in life-or-death situations around the worldEveryone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That's because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often hidden in plain sight.In this powerful new book, bestselling author and former CIA ...

The book that could save your life.   Are you a healthcare worker who has been assaulted, or know someone who has? Violence against healthcare workers has reached epidemic levels, and emergency personnel are particularly at risk. Assaults on healthcare staff are leading to life-changing injuries, PTSD, and even death.  The American Nurses Association states, “Workplace violence is one of the most complex and dangerous occupational hazards facing n...