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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.
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Staying
Safe by Saying No
Cynthia MacGregor
Summary
Explains the significance of saying "no" in potentially dangerous
situations, particularly with strangers.
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Stranger
Danger
Cynthia MacGregor
Summary
Explains why it is necessary
to be careful around strangers and offers advice on ways to stay safe..
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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.
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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."
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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.
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A
Woman's Guide to Personal Safety
Janee Harteau Holly Keegel
Summary
At-a-glance information
on crime prevention.
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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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Protect
Yourself and Your Family
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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