Crime Safety

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing delves into the chilling psychology of violent crime, offering a gripping exploration of those who exploit, dominate, and destroy. Through compelling real-life cases, this book reveals how the universal human desires for power, control, and dominance can become twisted into illegitimate and destructive forces. With charm, calculated deception, and ruthless ambition, predators leave devastation in their wake. Uncover how these predators mask their true intentions, exploiting trust and compassion to transform vulnerability into terror. Combining true crime ...

Everyone deserves a second chance – or at least that's what ex-vicar Lionel Lawrence believes when he decides to open up the old rectory to a stream of young offenders. Lionel only wants to help these poor souls, but his good deed quickly spirals into a deadly mix of blackmail and murder...

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

In many US cities, gun violence is the most urgent crime problem. High rates of deadly violence make a city less livable, dragging down quality of life, economic development, and property values. How can police departments find the right balance between over- and under-policing of high-violence areas? What are the best practices for police to preempt and deter gun violence, while engendering support and cooperation from the public?

This book explores real-life instances in which everyday people like you and me came face-to-face with danger they hadn't seen coming. While some lived to tell the tale, sadly, others did not. Included are true accounts of a power outage that put a young family in the crosshairs of a stranger with ill-intent, a teenager who found herself at the mercy of a pair of would-be kidnappers after being stranded in the middle of the night, a caregiver whose patient may have been more than she seemed, a young girl whose friends turned out to be her worst enemies, a case of mistaken identity that ...

Dive into an exhilirating true crime narrative of an unsolved 1969 murder at Harvard and an obsession and love for a girl who dreamt of rising among men. "A tour de force of investigative reporting." —Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Alexander Hamilton "Exhilarating and seductive...

Slate, "25 Best Crime Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries of All Time" Vanity Fair’s “Books We Can't Stop Thinking About” Carnegie Medal Nonfiction Longlist 2023 The Washington Post Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022 Publishers Weekly Best Books 2022 Kirkus Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022 Slate...

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...

Simon Blane was always prepared for everything and anything even though it didn’t always appears as if it was. He’d always believed that little trick of appearing oblivious had kept him alive in more than a few volatile situations. Including the one that just arrived at his doorstep. The chilling message from his dead best friend’s sister telling him she was in trouble and needed his help might have come as an unexpected surprise, but he was prepared. In a number of ways, the timing couldn’t be better considering everything that was going on with his father. Unfortunately, he ...

A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson—adapted for civilians from actual special forces operations—to eluding pursuers, evading capture, and surviving any dangerous situation. In today’s increasingly dangerous world, threats to your personal safety are...

I’m meant to be alone. I haven’t so much as looked at a woman in years. But one minute alone with her and I’m a wild man. I’m a former marine who rules The Untouchables’ MC with an iron fist. I never lose control. But when I see Kelly at the wedding of one of our own, I can’t get my mind off her. I’m no good for a nice girl like her, but that’s not going to stop me from hunting her down. When her brother gets in the way, I don’t ease up. Not until a killer starts targeting my crew. Our women too. That’s when I make the hardest call I’ve ever made in my life. I leave ...

Mistakes You Make That Predators Exploit by Greg Pasden They’re watching. They’re waiting. And they’re counting on you to make a mistake. Predators don’t search for the strongest. They search for the easiest—the distracted, the careless, the trusting. And every day, ordinary people open the door for them without even realizing it. A woman locks her hotel door but forgets the extra latch. A man makes a late-night ATM run without noticing the eyes on him. A family posts vacation photos while their home sits empty. A lonely heart believes the sweet words of an online romance scammer....

Vigàta is bustling as the new filming location for a Swedish television series set in 1950. In the production frenzy, the director asks the locals to track down movies and vintage photos to faithfully recreate the air of Vigàta in that time. Engineer Ernesto Sabatello, while rummaging in the attic of his house, finds some films shot by his father from 1958 to 1963 - always on the same day, March 27; and always the same shot, the outside wall of a country house. Montalbano hears the story and, intrigued by the mystery of it, begins to investigate its meaning.

These are the 14 red flags to identify the scammer in your life before they con you—from a victim-turned-vigilante and host of the hit podcast Queen of the Con. “Johnathan Walton has written a master class on how to spot scammers, con artists, grifters, and thieves. And his storytelling...

Most people will never take a martial arts class, but everyone walks through parking lots, rides elevators, and opens their front door. The real question isn’t whether you can win a fight—it’s whether you can see trouble coming and avoid it, and what to do when you can’t. In Self Defense: The Essentials, veteran instructor Terry Hipp breaks personal safety down into clear, doable steps for ordinary people with ordinary lives. You won’t find flashy moves or movie‑style combat here. Instead, you’ll learn how to think, move, and act in ways that quietly tilt the odds in your ...

From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. What some of us fear most is...

“Distressingly smart, wickedly sly, and side-clutchingly hilarious.” —Vanessa Chan, author of The Storm We Made “If you want a book that perfectly evokes millennial sexual politics under late-stage capitalism, and in which all of us—gay, straight, cis, and trans alike—are read for...

AVIATION DISASTER CHRONICLES BOOK 2 When Safety Is Optional: How Negligence Kills Passengers Aviation’s deadliest disasters are rarely mysteries—they’re the predictable outcome of known risks, ignored warnings, and cost-cutting decisions. This volume of The Aviation Disaster Chronicles traces five decades of preventable tragedies to show how profit pressures, captured regulators, and organizational amnesia turn fixable flaws into mass-casualty events. Inside you’ll find: • Case-driven investigations: Turkish Airlines 981, JAL 123, Alaska 261, American 191, Partnair 394, AeroPeru ...

Most of the true crime genre centers around the gritty and bloody world of homicide, serial killers and those crimes that are sensationalized in the media. But what about the crimes that take place behind the keyboard, impacting hundreds of thousands of the most vulnerable and innocent victims? Since the popular Dateline show To Catch a Predator, very little attention has been provided to pull back the veil of secrecy surrounding internet crimes against children. Until now. Go down the electronic rabbit hole through a series of true cases conducted revolving around the world of child ...

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of crime prevention? In a rapidly evolving world, understanding criminal behavior and predicting crimes is more crucial than ever. Introducing "Ultimate Crime Prevention: Predicting a Crime with Efficiency," your ultimate guide to staying one step ahead of criminals. This comprehensive manual is a must-read for both travelers and law enforcement officers seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in crime prevention. Dive into the pages of this book to gain a deep understanding of the criminal mind and the environments that pose the greatest risks. ...