Self Safety

Here, for the first time, is a layperson's explanation of polyvagal theory, an approach to mental health and well-being that has taken the clinical world by storm. A polyvagal approach to life is based on the knowledge that the autonomic nervous system is shaped by early experience and reshaped with ongoing experience. This short book will offer an overview for nonspecialists and provide a series of exercises and meditations (practices) that will allow listeners to tune into their nervous systems, providing calming prompts to build and strengthen ventral vagal connections.

Our culture is obsessed with safety and self. We are constantly assessing risks, prioritizing tasks, and categorizing people. We seek out security, efficiency, and comfort and avoid uncertainty, wasted time, and distress. We crave the known, the quantifiable, the safe. We resent people who...

Self-defense expert Tim Larkin presents an important book examining how to think about violence in order to defend ourselves and those we love. In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is, it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the...

The machines are already improving themselves. You just have not been told how fast. In the spring of 2026, Claude began writing between seventy and ninety percent of the code used to train its own next version. AlphaEvolve spent over a year optimizing the training process for the very models that powered it, recovering enough wasted compute across Google's global fleet to power a small country's worth of servers. OpenAI's Codex debugged the training pipeline that produced it. And a 630-line Python script showed that anyone with a single GPU could run autonomous AI research experiments ...

This program is read by the authors, with Paul Giamatti, and includes sections recorded in front of a live audience. The highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the #1 hit podcast My Favorite Murder! Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging...

Revised and updated, this book offers a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and a bag of...

Want to master wilderness medicine and be prepared for any outdoor emergency? Are you an outdoor enthusiast seeking adventure? Have you considered the dangers you might face? What would you do if an accident happens and you're hours away from help? Conventional first aid only partially applies in the wild. Wilderness first aid requires unique skills and knowledge. You're not alone, and help is here.

This astonishing book reveals the hidden side of survival by combining true stories, gripping scientific research, and the author's own adventures from U.S. military elite survival schools—perfect for fans of Freakonomics and The Tipping Point. "A must-read." —The New York Times Book Review...

Harness the power of breathwork with this compassionate, healing guide for Black women. As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had—and continue to have—on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through...

If you are a survivor of family trauma, "home" was never a sanctuary. It was a place of pain, instability, and fear. You may have longed for a home filled with love, nurturing, connection, belonging, and safety―but instead were met with dysfunction and emotional harm. When a home is toxic, it...

Sex and Self-Forgetfulness helps couples gain a biblical understanding of the joys of intimacy on their way to building a more mutually satisfying marriage. Intimacy is a wonderful gift from God meant to draw married couples closer, but in a world where there is so much confusion and misuse of...

A spy is suddenly aware she's being stalked through the streets of an overseas city. A special ops soldier intuitively recognizes something's "off" during a high-risk mission. In these life-threatening situations experts know exactly how to use their senses and what actions to take. At the...

Transform the way you feel by embedding more compassion, calm, and joy into your nervous system. Are you feeling dysregulated—anxious, overwhelmed, or shut down? Many of us are, and understandably so. Our bodies are constantly responding to cues of safety or danger, and we are powerfully...

In today’s world, personal safety requires more than hope — it requires practical knowledge, awareness, and preparedness. Operation: Enlighten! is a comprehensive, real-world guide that gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones at home, in school, and on the street. Drawing from decades of experience, including time as a private investigator and the development of active-shooter training programs, author Charles Smith delivers a powerful blend of Shaolin Kempo Karate, Ninjitsu, and modern self-protection strategies. This is not about aggression — it’s about ...

Transform chronic anxiety and people-pleasing into deep self-worth through compassionate inner child healing. If you constantly move through life on high alert, overexplaining your boundaries, or feeling simultaneously like too much yet never enough, this trauma-aware guide offers a warm, steady...

Ever feel like your Wi-Fi going down is the end of the world? It is funny how we rely on a mobile phone for everything while people in the Middle Ages outlasted plagues and wars with nothing but a cool head and a sharp axe! If you are tired of feeling like a victim of modern chaos, it is time to look back to a time when people knew how to actually take care of themselves. Welcome to "Medieval Survival Skills for Modern Living", the only guide that turns old world self reliance skills into your secret weapon for the 21st century! You will learn the timeless warrior wisdom for daily living ...

Heal from complex PTSD and reclaim your self-worth using proven DBT skills for trauma recovery. When emotional storms, toxic relationships, and physical numbness leave you feeling overwhelmed, you need a compassionate, grounding approach to mental health. Discover how to safely rewire your...

🔥 Overcome Uncertainty & Protect Your Family With Confidence! When disaster strikes, will your home and family be ready? This all-in-one guide gives you the clear, step-by-step plan you need to prepare for anything—from power outages to natural disasters to long-term crises.✅ Why This Guide Is Different Thrive, Not Just Survive: Keep your family safe, comfortable, and resilient. Covers Every Scenario: Storms, grid failures, food shortages, and more. No Guesswork: Easy-to-follow checklists and action steps. Family First: Involve every household member in preparation. Real-World ...

In an era where unpredictability is the only certainty, these essential guides are combined for those determined to be prepared for anything. This collection is not just about survival; it's about thriving in the face of the unknown.

This is a safe place for your heart to rest, heal, and grow. Many Black women carry emotional weight that never gets acknowledged — past heartbreak, relationship wounds, family pressure, and years of putting everyone else first. Over time, this creates exhaustion, self-doubt, and a quiet disconnection from your own needs.