Mike Bradley does a superb job of describing for us what a safe place looks like, how important those safe places (people) are
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Safe places are hard to find, and perhaps even harder to become.  Mike Bradley does a superb job of describing for us what a safe place looks like, how important those safe places (people) are, and a clear path to walk toward becoming just such a place for others.  A must read for those whose experience of sharing their heart has been other than "safe".
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I was very surprised to meet a like-minded person, reading this book. Ben did thorough job describing the future of robotics in a constructive and positive way. For quite a few people people the future may seem like a scary subject, so Ben's presenting in a way that people can understand while seeing the opportunity ahead is laudable.

Recently I published an infographic&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/from-my-upcoming-book/dp/0989066800/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">from my upcoming book</a>&nbsp;, "everyone will have to become an entrepreneur" (published by Virgin) where I mentioned how robots will replace employees. It was reassuring to see support for my hypothesis in Ben's book.  The most valuable for me was chapter 9, describing manufacturing, where you can see the opportunity in robots and humans working side by side.

As the topic is very technical and hard to understand for most people I would love to see more visuals like infographics and illustrations in the book.

I was even more excited when I heard that Ben is dyslexic. Since the book turned out so great,  it once again proves the theory that nothing is impossible.
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Always enjoying fiction books that revolve around the ending of society and the world, I was very eager to read this book.  Being a fan of Dr. Bradley's "Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family" I was excited when I found out that he was also writing fiction.  A lot of other author's make the mistake of having a plot for shock value alone, but in Frontier Justice the underlining theme throughout the book is survival.  The plot held up throughout the book showing you several reasons why anyone should be prepared for a number of reasons.  Another theme that I have noticed throughout the book is the need to help others.  A deadly virus is spread in one man's skewed view to help the earth, resulting in a U.S. Deputy Marshal, a prisoner, a priest, government officials and several strangers extending their hands in moments that they could have easily been better off helping themselves.  But make no mistake, the theme of survival runs deep throughout this book because for every descent person, there are a lot more who have their arms out, relying on the weak in these desperate moments. It also gives a clear view of how the government having your best interest in mind can be dangerous for you or your family, and why you should prepare for disasters instead of relying on them.  I highly recommend this book, and look forward to the next in the series.
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Being a long time padwan of Tony on his highly professional courses, I've listned to many of Tonys stories.

By creating this book, I'm able to re-live these great moments. When reading Tony's book it almost feels like I'm back in Arizona, sitting at the campfire and listening to Tony's fantastic stories.

Tony is by far the person that I know, that has the most experience and wisdom regarding survival and living off the land, and at the same time being able to share all this knowledge to others who enjoy the great outdoors. I know Tony have been involved in a myriad more scary, funny, heart pounding, disastrous and memorable stories and look forward to reading them when he, hopefully, write a sequel. Or actually even better, I'll first listen to them at one of his many courses, and then re-live them through the book.

Thank you so much for sharing, Tony, it's invaluable information for all your padwan's  :-)

Claus S. Andersen
SMSgt Denmark
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I purchased this book because I grew up in Townsend, MA and have known the author for most of my life. I thought that reading it would be an interesting trip down memory lane regarding events in the small town I grew up in. The book was much more than that for me. It gave me a new perspective on the experience of emergency personnel and the incredible stress they have to deal with doing their jobs everyday. The way the author tied in the outcomes of the situations years after the fact made me feel encouraged that the human spirit is strong and can find ways to cope with horrific life events with faith and the right guidance. I feel that his book should be read by anyone who is involved in emergency public service or who has an interest in a career in the field.
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As a law enforcement officer and supervisor I teach personal self defense to all age groups.  I have been using Jason's information for some time now in my presentations and the attendees are amazed by the relevant, practical and effective methods.  This book takes the previous information and amplifies it with additional context and practical examples.  The world today is not a safe place.  With this book and an application of its teachings, anyone can improve their safety and the safety of their loved ones.  I recommend it as a part of your professional library whether student or teacher of practical protection.
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There are so few foster parent resources out there, and this book reaffirms the mantras we try to instill in our kiddos' heads. Kids are important. Kids need to be safe. The illustrations are beautiful and show a diverse array of children and situations as it walks through why a child may need to live with relatives or in a foster placement. Kids need to be safe, and being able to read this with your child as you would any other story gives new context and makes these kiddos see that they are not wrong or weird or so different. All kids need to be safe. All kids deserve the chance to thrive. Make sure to check out the resources in the back of the book as well!
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There have been a number of books recently that discuss the phenomenon of fear and the impact that it has on us individually and as a nation.  This book is a bit different:  Gardner is describing the "why" and "how" of fear, not just the "what."  The result is a valuable and interesting book.

Gardner's insight is that ways we deal with fear result from two things.  First, they are hardwired into our brains as manifestations of the ways our "inner cavemen" survived in their hostile environments; and, second, they are inserted into our brains be those who benefit economically and politically from having a fearful population.

This all matters because it can literally have life-or-death consequences.  For example, after the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11, many people became so fearful of air travel that they drove on long distance trips.  The simple truth is that air travel is much safer than driving, and traffic accident deaths spiked up by nearly 1,600 the following year.  That's nearly half of the death toll from the attacks themselves, but no one noticed.  Those 1,600 people were literally the victims of fear.

The book is full of detailed discussions of examples like that.  This is most decidedly not a "beach read."  Rather, it is a detailed study of how what Gardner calls Gut and Head struggle for control of our reactions to what are perceived as dangers in our environment.  Unfortunately, Gut usually wins those struggles, and too often, we react to perceived threats with no real consideration of their true natures.

In part, this is because Gut's primitive fight-or-flight world view is reinforced by the army of media, politicians, security equipment manufacturers, and fear consultants who are on the make, doing everything they can to improve their status-- and, of course, their finances.

Gardner is not arguing that terrorism, pollution, crime, and so on are not dangerous.  Clearly, they are.  The question is not whether terrible things are possible, but rather, whether they are likely.  This is where we as a society are failing; we don't subject the threats we're told about to cost/benefit analysis.

We just cower in fear of today's threat-- until a new threat leaps into prominence.  Then we cower in fear of that.

In reality, we live in the best, safest of times in human history.  But we are more fearful and pessimistic than any preceding generation.  Gardner clearly intends this book to serve as a sort of reality check.  One can hope for that, but, for exactly the reasons he details, it's not likely.

This is a valuable, interesting book that will richly reward the time and effort of reading it.  I recommend it most highly.
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I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Tom Patire speak at my companies Workplace Violence seminar. From the minute he was introduced, to the time he was done speaking, he owned the room.

He brings safety to another level allowing people first to realize that fear in not an option and safety is an obtainable goal. After he was done with his talk and hands-on demonstration he opened the floor to questions, and boy did he get questions. With over 1,000 people in attendance better than half lined up at the microphone to ask him a question. And yet the most fascinating thing was not how Tom answered the questions, it was that he stayed until he answered all of the questions. That says something about the speaker.

Now about the book. The book is simple to read and understand. It is NOT a self defense book but it is a personal empowering book that focuses on safety for all ages. I am a single mom and like all good parents love my children. This book takes me from being a mom to a protector by showing me the pitfalls that everyday people fall prey to involving bad acts.

From the checklists to the Tom Tip's the information is never ending. His checklists stick in your head because they are so easy to remember. I found the book written for the everyday person while other books, though very good, scared the heck out of me.

In closing I say the book is the next best thing to seeing Tom live. Hopefully he will do audio tapes soon because he has a very appealing delivery and I am sure his audio tapes would be dynamic.
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The Staying Alive: How to Act and Survive Deadly Encounters book I feel is an excellent publication.  This is a book that would find itself on the shelf, and in the reference collection, of both the beginner and the expert when dealing with prevention and response to violence. The text provides many areas for consideration and also causes the reader to look beyond the book by providing many areas of discussion that are involved in personal, school and business area protection and prevention ideas.  One key area that I felt was important was the consideration of employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques in the areas in which you function.  It is always easier to employ CPTED techniques in the initial construction stage versus coming back later to employ them once construction is completed.  This book provides an excellent case perspective for their use in a facility.

An additional plus was a discussion concerning the inclusion of other agencies when looking at threats that may face a facility.  Too often we focus too much on one specific area for disaster prevention or crisis response.  The inclusion of personnel from the emergency services, especially those in emergency management, is a key point that is often missed.  As a former military security police man and current emergency manager, I can attest that this is an area that needs to be explored by all agencies.

The text further provides information that both the beginner and practicing professional can use.  Numerous references and links provide additional research opportunities that can further spur the reader to consider and employ.

I highly recommend the book and feel it is an addition to the collection of anyone considering this field of endeavors.
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The world is reeling and many people are struggling with gut-wrenching fear. Fearless by Max Lucado addresses the causes of these fears and provides gentle, but firm reminders of ways to eliminate fear. Max Lucado has a reassuring tone in his writing that is perfect to tackle this subject. Sometimes he uses humor to make his point. At all times, he uses scriptures to support his opinions.

I appreciate it that the book has a discussion guide for groups that can also be used by individuals for a deeper study of the principles in the book. I cannot imagine a more timely book. I recommend Fearless for anyone who wants to turn fear into faith.
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"WE" the people, thank God,& pray everyday, for the safety and well being
of our brave men and women in our military. Just to wear the uniform, is "no easy day".
this book is very well written. It takes us through  the planning stage and right to the actual take down.. i find this book,very informative and also non- self promoting. It also brings to light, how special these folks are,that put themselves in harms way. Solely for the safety, and betterment,of the USA and our citizens...
"WE" must never forget our troops,past and present. there are so many things,that we
can do. besides buying this book , as proceeds go to the wounded veterans.
we can volunteer in VA hospitals, send letters of encouragement to our wounded men and women that have worn the uniform..they have given so much,and  receive so little...we, must remember, Freedom is not free....support our troops...
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Filled with information of present and past systems that were designed by our employers to assure us a comfortable, no worries retirement.
Jim's views and experience have gathered some sobering views that perhaps nothing lasts forever and that we need to be vigilant.
Very well written and a real eye opener that as retiree's numbers continue to increase and we are all living longer, we must guard
against becoming too comfortable and to be diligent by seeking real professional assistance in planning our future.
I'm pleased to say I'm a client of Mr. Patton who has provided invaluable financial insight to our planning.
Terry R. Pollock, Los Alamitos, CA
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Fred does an amazing job at breaking down the most common fear around. He offers simple, yet methodical practices to remember content and deliver it with ease. Definitely recommend the workbook as well...you can find that on his site at nosweatpublicspeaking.com/ .

Great read and highly recommended!

- JD
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Copies of this book should be handed out to all property developers, city planners, homebuilders and to everyone who is concerned with our diminishing quality of life.
This book clearly explains that the  increasing number of suburbs, strip malls, parking lots etc are destroying  people's quality of life, the environment and making victims of those who  do not drive namely young people, elderly and the poor, while increasingly  alienating everyone else. With the use of  photographs and maps comparisons  are made with traditional cities and their functions, while offering some  sound alternatives.
This book articulated for me the frustrations of  living in a city which caters increasingly for automobiles (with little  success I might add)at the expense of those who cannot drive, do not want  to drive, are concerned with the environment and the quality of life and  for those who wish to retain a community spirit amongst neighbors rather  than live a more isolated existence.
I found this book to be clear and  concise and with the use of comparison photos and maps made it's point very  clear.
Next time any of you are stuck in traffic, think about reading  this book.
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If you live in a pretty safe city like I do, you may have forgotten about being aware and prepared for dangerous situations. This book is an excellent reminder and a useful practical guide. It covers many excellent tips and examples of how to be ready for what you hopefully won't encounter.
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I travel extensively, sometimes to relatively inhospitable places, and after a few close calls, I've started paying attention to being more prepared. I'm a private pilot, and I do a lot of flying in small single engine airplanes over questionable terrain. These days, when I travel to remote parts of the world, I take along a variety of essential survival equipment - and one of the things that's made the biggest impact is this excellent book.

As you thumb through the book in the safety of your home, you realize that a lot of what the author describes is fairly straightforward and common sense. The next time you read it, you start thinking of ways you might embellish the techniques in the book, and slowly you develop perhaps a bit more respect for all the things that can happen out there - and perhaps a bit more confidence that you can handle most of what's likely to come your way.

For me, this is the big thing I got from the book...not so much any single technique or advice, but more a sense that whatever happens, at least I have some awareness of the resources at my disposal. This makes all the difference in any sort of uneasy situation.

Definitely recommended.