As the newspapers and television constantly remind us, violent crime is on the increase, violence that can strike at you anywhere and at any time - on holiday, at work, on nights' out or during any one of a thousand everyday situations. But even if you are confronted by the unthinkable, you don't have to become a victim. This important new book shows you how you can protect yourself regardless of your age, sex or level of fitness by using the simple but effective REACT formula: R: Recognise E: Evaluate A: Alternatives C: Concentrate T: Terminate Using clear and concise step-by-step instructions, reinforced with many illustrations and diagrams, each of these five basic principles is expanded and explained in such a way that they quickly become 'second nature'. Following this sequence in any circumstance will allow you to recognise potential threats, decide on the best form of action to take and equip you carry to this through. While The R.E.A.C.T. Self defence System does concentrate on a dozen or so straightforward but effective self-protection combat techniques, it is not just another self-defence book, full of impractical or ineffective martial arts routines. What it does is heighten your perception of danger, letting you understand what could be happening to you and enables you to do something about it before it does.
In his four years with the SO19, the Metropolitan Police Special Firearms Wing, Steve Collins has been in over thousand contacts, that is gun battles with Yardies, IRA gunmen, East End gangsters such as the notorious Arifs and their hitman, drug smugglers from South America and elsewhere and lone gunmen who have simply gone beserk. A judge commending the bravery of Steve`s team recenty said, ` If only the public knew the calibre of the men that protect them. ' SO19 is the invisible blue line that protects us all from the chaos and the violence that continually threatens to take over the capital. These groups are simply the best when it comes to firearms operations in an urban enviroment-the SAS come to them for training! Here Steve Collins gives the inside story of these operations, which we otherwise only get to hear about when they make the headlines.
Taking a step of faith is never easy, but it can lead to great adventures. At a small church in Florida one night, teenager Steve Collins receives clear, unmistakable direction from God. By faith, he empties his bank account and travels 1,800 miles to obey. As a result, the entire course of his life is changed. Each step of faith leads to another, launching him into a summer camp ministry that impacts the lives of thousands of young people. In this transparent account, Steve describes his greatest leaps of faith as well as his most significant stumbles. Encountering theft, a destructive lightning storm, and the death of a family member, he finds that God's grace is always sufficient. Along the journey, Steve shows you how to discern the voice of the Lord, what it means to walk by faith, and how the love of God transforms lives. When you reach the end, you'll be ready to follow the Footsteps of Faith yourself.
All too often, schools make decisions about language without a proper understanding of the issues involved. Language Awareness at School addresses this problem by exploring a range of topics related to language, helping teachers to make informed choices about how to best support their students in becoming more confident, aware speakers and writers. Written in collaboration by an academic linguist and an experienced teacher, this essential book combines professional experience and academic expertise to demonstrate how a language-aware approach to education has the potential to transform both whole-school policy and classroom practice. Chapters explore such questions as the misconceptions surrounding the use of ‘Standard English’, teachers’ and students’ local accents, the development of cross-curricular speaking and writing skills and how to reinvigorate Modern Foreign Languages. This book also works to undo damaging prejudices about how students speak, instead highlighting opportunities to encourage students to notice, examine and debate language issues. Language Awareness at School is a crucial read for all teachers, trainee teachers and school leadership teams who want to make more informed decisions regarding language issues in schools.
Irreverent but never irrelevant, Canada's satirical news magazine FRANK is on prominent display in this hilarious volume of "FRANK Pranks," during which FRANK operatives concoct a wildly implausible cover story, dial up their hapless victims, and set out to prove just how gullible certain Canadians really are. The results range from the deliciously predictable—Canadian Alliance stalwarts are apoplectic when told that Ottawa is secretly donating Zambonis to the fictitious African country of Chapati—to the surprisingly educational—FRANK canvasses the cronies and former cabinet ministers of deposed Prime Minister Brian Mulroney for an "Airbus" defense fund, and the total pledged is fifty dollars. Here at last are the unexpurgated, full-length renderings of some of FRANK's most audacious, revealing, and heartless phone pranks, featuring such notables as Pierre Berton, Her Excellency Adrienne Clarkson, Sheila Copps, Allan Fotheringham, Michael Moriarty, Farley Mowat, Rita McNeil, Lloyd Robertson, William Thorsell, Ken Whyte, Elwy Yost, and most of the membership of the Reform Party/Canadian Alliance.
O'Sullivan and his son are on the run for Al Capone after Michael Jr witnesses a mob execution. Hot on their trail are the Two Jacks - bounty hunters keen to claim the prize placed on the Sullivans' head. But Michael Sr shares a secret history with his pursuers and their paths are destined to cross again!
This book is a thought-provoking reminder of the importance of giving God all the glory and credit for everything, for every believer, especially in this self-help generation and culture we live in. Get ready for God to shine a light on this area of your heart!This book is a thought-provoking reminder of the importance of giving God all the glory and credit for everything, for every believer, especially in this self-help generation and culture we live in. Get ready for God to shine a light on this area of your heart!
From Dust to Destiny will take you from the beginning to the end of what our spirits really are, what we really have within our grasp, and all of God's gifts and grace. You will understand the scriptures better as they explain what God's desire for man was, the meaning behind Jesus' words. The understanding of the full armor of God and what each gift entails; how each effect you and so much more. There are no words that can fully say enough about the teachings and the understanding you will gain that is written in this book. May God bless you as you strive for your destiny.
Continues the adventures of renegade mob hitman Michael O'Sullivan and his son Michael Jr. as they complete their treacherous journey to Perdition, Kansas.
Steve will take you on a North American journey working on wildlife capture missions, relocating and monitoring animals for State and Federal governments in USA, Mexico, and Canada. From caribou in Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, mountain goats in the crazy mountains of Montana, antelope in North Dakota, desert bighorn in Tiburon Island, Mexico and working with many other species including: moose, elk, wolves, coyotes, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mule deer, white tail deer, cuz deer, bison, and mustangs"--Publisher's website.
For decades, scholars have repeatedly found the inequity of gender representations in informational and entertainment media. Beginning with the seminal work by Gaye Tuchman and colleagues, we have repeatedly seen a systemic underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women in media. Examining the latest research in discourse and content analyses trending in both domestic and international circles, Media Disparity: A Gender Battleground highlights the progress—or lack thereof—in media regarding portrayals of women, across genres and cultures within the twenty-first century. Blending both original studies and descriptive overviews of current media platforms, top scholars evaluate the portrayals of women in contemporary venues, including advertisements, videogames, political stories, health communication, and reality television.
O'Sullivan and his son are still on the run from Al Capone after Michael Jr. is witness to a mob murder. They have managed to make their way as far as Kansas but are still being pursued by dangerous bounty hunters but Michael shares a secret history with his pursuers and their paths are destined to cross again in a hait of gunfire!
The long-awaited, definitive story of one of the worlds most creative and commercial rock groups, this beautiful, full-color book coincides with the bands Fall 2007 reunion tour. All former band members have collaborated in presenting their story that spans 30 years and 30 albums.
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