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Knowledge
is "Building the Power Within"!
Listed
below is a collection of recommended reading reference books for
Self-defense that may help build that power! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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In both martial arts and the
healing aspect the extra meridians and points are so significant.
This book will explain why. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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A thorough report on the widespread
problem of date and acquaintance rape which includes recent studies,
issues, current events, and controversies. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Personal accounts and health
professional explanations discus how to recognize factors common in
rape situations, recommend methods for recovery, and answer frequently
asked questions. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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This book examines the history,
development, and impact of the feminist anti-rape movement, and discusses
the public policy implications of this activism. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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This book gives good context,
realistic information, and practical ways to practice self-defense. |
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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". |
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This art combines aspects of
meditation, exercise, visualization, and martial prowess therefore
uniting the mind and body. |
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Over 700 photos and written
applications explain this martial style. Beginners and advanced martial
arts students receive a fine techniques-oriented guide |
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©1997-2007
DiAnn Lanke Stasik & W.O.W.®, Kickbox-R-Size™ &
SAFE-CHI™
Greendale, WI
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