For females of all ages, this book contains personal safety tips from experts in street smarts including verbal and open- hand self defense and a few easy-to-use weapons for self defense.

This book charts America’s attitudes towards sex and rape from the time of the Puritans when rape was low; through the 18th century, when rape began to increase; to the present, a time that condones male sexual violence and denies that a woman can be raped by an acquaintance.

Learn the long-held secrets of dim-mak: a system of deadly strikes to vital acupuncture points at the root of t’ai chi ch’uan. Both the martial and healing applications of the most dangerous points are explained including set-up points, multiple point strikes and neurological shutdown points. For information purposes only.

Fighting back (something any female can do effectively if properly trained) is the antidote for rape, abuse and boyfriends who show violence such as shoving their dates a little too hard after drinking. Gender expectations, history, fairy tales, religion and mythology and how these structures keep women mute, docile, and respectful are discussed.

This book looks at sexual violence from various perspectives – anthropology, criminology, public health, sociology and women’s studies. It analyzes social and institutional factors that contribute to the occurrence of rape and sexual assault and provides strategies for prevention and change. Included are personal accounts from women who have been raped or threatened by rape.

A comprehensive guide that offers hope and encouragement to every woman who was sexually abused as a child. Personal experience and professional knowledge provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, a map of the healing journey, and show the reader how she can come to terms with her past so that she may move into the future.

Learn the long-held secrets of dim-mak: a system of deadly strikes to vital acupuncture points at the root of t’ai chi ch’uan. Both the martial and healing applications of the most dangerous points are explained including set-up points, multiple point strikes and neurological shutdown points. For information purposes only.

For researchers, evaluators, service providers and funders this valuable resource is written in clear, straightforward language which addresses the complex factors of conducting victim-service evaluations, including safety issues and confidentiality.

Written for seventh graders and above this book identifies the types of abuse-physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual. Possible risk factors such as stress, media violence, abusive-family models, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy are also discussed.

In both martial arts and the healing aspect the extra meridians and points are so significant. This book will explain why.

The questions many Americans have been asking since September 11th are answered in this book. National security, personal safety and fear are addressed with specific recommendations and insightful perspective.

This book is a case study of a number of fraternities at the University of Pennsylvania. Male bonding and female objectification are also looked at in detail.

Learn how to how to spot even subtle signs of danger–before it’s too late. Just like Hollywood stars and government agencies you too can learn specific ways to protect yourself and those you love. Topics include: how to act when approached by a stranger, when you should fear someone close to you, what to do if you are being stalked, how to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls, the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person, and identifying danger signals others miss.

Hsing-I is an ancient and "internal" martial art that uses chi, energy, to achieve effective street fighting prowess. This book covers history, philosophy, training sets, and two-person fighting techniques along with quotations from the ancient Chinese masters that detail the mental disposition of the boxer. Plenty of photographs and illustrations are included.

World-renowned researchers, Masters and Johnson, details the human sexual response. The physiology of sex is approached honestly and straightforward. The history of sexuality is discussed.

A thorough report on the widespread problem of date and acquaintance rape which includes recent studies, issues, current events, and controversies.

In this book, Ayoob provides advise on the legal and ethical implications of firearms use in self-defense. He writes about basic gun fighting techniques, the calibers best suited for personal protection and how to choose a weapon, "common sense" as it relates to firearms use, and the deterrent effect of defense handguns.

Because GHB causes amnesia many of today’s sex offenders have found a new crime method, a way to get new victims and a way to commit a crime without getting caught. Learn what to look for in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.

A historical look at close combat, this best and longest selling book is an official U.S. Marine Corps training manual. Topics include: methods of self-defense, offensive close combat, combat shooting and crowd-control techniques in riot situations.

Personal accounts and health professional explanations discus how to recognize factors common in rape situations, recommend methods for recovery, and answer frequently asked questions.

This book explores the martial side of taiji. Fast, explosive forms and the slow-moving form are taught in order to promote balance, coordination, and timing needed for any fighting art. Learn how to effectively direct your energy, qi (a.k.a. chi) in life-threatening situations.

The five different principals involved in rape investigation are discussed in this book: the police investigator, the examining nurse, the forensic scientist, the crisis counselor, and the prosecutor. The book’s first section, the victim, looks at rape and the contemporary issues of rape through the victim’s perspective. The three other sections are: the investigation, forensics and court, and special populations.

This book includes practical new steps regarding your child’s safety such as: Safety skills for children outside the home, Warning signs of sexual abuse, How to screen baby-sitters and choose schools, and Strategies for keeping teenagers safe from violence.

This collection focuses on "rape as a paradigm for sexism in society." Chapter categories include: feminist foundations for the study of rape and society; why men rape; and the legal system with regards to rape.

This book examines the history, development, and impact of the feminist anti-rape movement, and discusses the public policy implications of this activism.

This book demonstrates how self-defense trains women out of the femininity that makes them easy targets for men’s abuse. This is a "how come" book on women’s self defense, not a "how to" book. Illustrating how self-defense forces a confrontation with central tensions in feminist theory over the body, violence, pleasure, and resistance, this book will challenge the way we think of gender politics, the female body, and feminism itself.

This book explains what stalking is, how to prevent it from ruling your life, what is known about evaluating a stalker’s potential to turn violent, and how to keep the situation from becoming worse, while being ready for anything. Real stalking scenarios are used with detailed, practical strategies to put you in control of your life.

This book covers the thorough assessment of the adult and adolescent sexual assault victim. Also addressed are the role of the professionals, variables that exist in rape, forensics, medical-legal exam, evidence, behaviors, and more.

This book gives good context, realistic information, and practical ways to practice self-defense.

Considered a classic work in the field of stress research, this book lays out the concept of the "general adaptation syndrome" to stressors. Evidence is presented that shows the stress response of an animal or human is a short or long term attempt to maintain a state of physiological balance or "homeostasis".

This art combines aspects of meditation, exercise, visualization, and martial prowess therefore uniting the mind and body.

Over 700 photos and written applications explain this martial style. Beginners and advanced martial arts students receive a fine techniques-oriented guide.