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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence
Gavin de Becker

Summary
A unique guide to spotting the telltale signs of danger and avoiding these potentially violent situationss.




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Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane)
Gavin de Becker

Summary
All parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level, giving you the tools you need to allow your kids freedom without losing sleep yourself.


Staying Safe by Saying No
Cynthia MacGregor

Summary
Explains the significance of saying "no" in potentially dangerous situations, particularly with strangers.


Stranger Danger
Cynthia MacGregor

Summary
Explains why it is necessary to be careful around strangers and offers advice on ways to stay safe..


  Fraud!!!: How to Protect Yourself from Schemes, Scams, and Swindles
Marsha Bertrand

Summary
Did you know that the odds in favor of your becoming a victim of fraud are higher than those of becoming a victim of a violent crime? It's not so surprising if you consider that a mugger can only mug one person at a time, while a con artist can easily swindle hundreds of people at once.


Child Lures: What Every Parent and Child Should Know About Preventing Sexual Abuse and Abduction
Kenneth Wooden

Summary
"Read this book. It will give you the kind of practical advice that may just save your child."


Fixing Broken Windows: Restoring Order and Reducing Crime in Our Communities
George L. Kelling Catherine M. Coles

Summary
'Fixing Broken Windows' addresses where and how communities can make a difference in crime rates. To some, emphasizing a pro-active approach (as this book does) may seem like a costly idea, but it's an idea worth persuing as it actually offers a cost-effective approach in managing our police resources.


A Woman's Guide to Personal Safety
Janee Harteau Holly Keegel

Summary
At-a-glance information on crime prevention.





Safe, Smart and Self-Reliant: Personal Safety for Women and Children
Foundation for Crime Prevention & Education

Summary
This book presents timely and practical tips on safety. Topics range from safety in the mall and at work to travel security and carjacking.




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Touch and Feel: Christmas
Dorling Kindersley Publishing

Summary
This engaging novelty book will charm and delight young readers. Featuring a selection of thrilling Christmas-themed textures, each page offers a new tactile sensation. Contrast the "soft" Christmas stocking with the "smooth" gift ribbon.


If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
Laura Joffe Numeroff

Summary
Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree.


The Night Before Christmas
Clement Clarke Moore

Summary
"Twas the night before Christmas…" is perhaps the best-known line of holiday poetry ever written. This children's edition is beautifully illustrated by noted artist Leonard Weisgard and is sure to bring "visions of sugar-plums" to your child's dreams.


Parties and Projects for the Holidays
Martha Stewart Living Magazine (Editor)

Summary
The fourth book in the popular "Christmas with Martha Stewart Living" series, Parties and Projects for the Holidays helps holiday hosts impart the warmth and good cheer of the season to all their holiday entertaining and decorating.


The Twelve Days of Christmas
David Delamare (Illustrator)

Summary
Like a charming menagerie, the animals that inhabit this Twelve Days of Christmas join one another through the beautifully illustrated pages of this book.


Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook
Betty Crocker

Summary
Here's a priceless collection of holiday recipes, both familiar and new, including appetizers, main dishes, sides, salads, breads, cookies, candies, desserts, kids favorites, and holiday gifts.