Whether an aggressor is a seasoned predator or an irate individual, hostility is almost always preceded by warning signs--if we know what to look for. Surviving Aggressive People dissects the psychology of aggression. It exposes the subtle cues of impending violence and offers timeless methods for transforming a potential disaster into a peaceful victory. Using time-tested methods for conflict management and crisis intervention, this book offers persuasion and peacemaking skills that historically have been reserved for law enforcement, psychologists, and other professionals working the front lines of emotionally charged situations. In today's world, these skills are a must for everyone. Newly updated, with a special appendix for healthcare workers, the enduring knowledge in Surviving Aggressive People can help deter hostility before it spins out of control. It might even save your life.

Surviving Aggressive People: Practical Violence Prevention Skills for the Workplace and the Street

Self-Help

Smith, Shawn T.

Relationships

MESA Press

Where are the good men? Good men are everywhere, and they are searching for terrific women. So why are they hard to find? And why do so many women make life-altering mistakes by choosing the wrong men? The answer is distressingly simple. Good men don't always know how to attract women, and women don't always recognize good men. It's as if there is a wall between the most compatible people. But don't despair! The Practical Guide to Men holds time-tested wisdom for spotting good men who are searching for great relationships. You'll discover... <ul>
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The three pillars of a good man. Great relationships begin with the best raw material. Men of character possess these basic traits.</li> <li>
The twelve-point man inspection. Men who succeed in relationships have the right tools for lasting romance. These questions will help you evaluate his relationship readiness.</li> <li>
Ten self-deceptions that lead to costly relationship errors. Life is too short to suffer through bad relationships. Find out how to avoid common mistakes women make when choosing men.</li>
</ul>Written by a happily married man who is also a clinical psychologist, The Practical Guide to Menis a celebration of romance, and it's the perfect guide to finding love in these complex times. (This book was originally published under the title Is He Worth It? How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men.)

The Practical Guide to Men: How to Spot the Hidden Traits of Good Men and Great Relationships

For men, love is a high-stakes gamble. The right woman can be the best part of a man’s life, and the wrong one can lead to personal and financial ruin. In today’s climate, no man should venture into romance without a reliable risk-management strategy.
The Tactical Guide to Women delivers a solid plan for allowing the right women into your life, and keeping the wrong ones at a safe distance. You’ll discover how to: <ul>
<li>Identify good women of low drama and high character</li> <li>Reduce your vulnerability to women who seem perfect for you—but aren’t</li> <li>Spot the early warning signs of emotional instability</li> </ul>
You'll also learn: <ul>
<li>Critical techniques for seeing women clearly</li> <li>The most common mistakes that lead men into disastrous relationships</li> <li>How to reduce the odds of a good relationship going bad</li> </ul>
Impeccably researched and backed by the author’s decade of clinical experience, The Tactical Guide to Women provides men with desperately needed, rarely discussed strategies for finding sanity, joy, and companionship. This is not another book about getting laid. This book is about not getting screwed.

The Tactical Guide to Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage

Parenting & Relationships

Romantic commitment is the most consequential investment a man can make. It affects every facet of our lives-from how much money we make, to how long and how happily we live. And the women to whom we offer our commitment are the recipients of our greatest gift.\nWhy, then, do so many of us devote ourselves to women who drive us crazy, or even ruin our lives? And why do we repeat malfunctioning relationship patterns that damage our happiness, our health, and our productivity?\nAt a time when cynicism toward romance is at an all-time high, Gatekeeper offers a counterintuitive message of hope for men: raise your standards. Transcend the history and habits that foster unworkable commitments. A better life is never free. It takes work. But maybe it's time to expect more from ourselves, from our relationships, and from the women in our lives.\nGatekeeper is the roadmap for any man starting out, starting over, or simply looking to improve his relationships with women. If commitment is our greatest investment, then our relationships should be among our most powerful assets.

Gatekeeper: The Tactical Guide to Commitment

A Woman's Guide to How Men Think offers a practical, humorous, yet compassionate guide for women who want to learn the secrets of the elusive male mind. With author Shawn Smith's trademark humor, you'll come to understand why men think and see the world the way they do, and how to work with men to cultivate understanding and communication in relationships, without expecting men to be creatures that they are not. This isn't a male-bashing book about how men should be more like women, but a book about how men actually are, and how women can use this understanding to get what they need from their relationships. You'll also learn why men often feel frustrated and criticized, how to deal with lack of communication in ways that don't put men on the defensive, and how being curious and compassionate (while not accepting disrespectful or abusive behavior) instead of dismissing men for their inherently male traits can lead to greater understanding between the sexes. The plain truth is that both men and women are from planet earth. But that doesn't mean we are the same. If you are looking for an insider's guide to the ever-elusive male mind, this is the book for you. Shawn Smith is a psychologist in Denver, Colorado. He blogs at ironshrink.com.

The Woman's Guide to How Men Think: Love, Commitment, and the Male Mind

New Harbinger Pubns Inc