In "A Comprehensive Guide to Women's Safety", readers embark on a vital journey through the multifaceted realm of women's safety and security. This enlightening book delves into the intricacies of the subject, offering a well-rounded exploration of topics that range from the historical context of women's safety to the global perspective on the issue. With a keen focus on empowerment and action, the book's chapters provide valuable insights into understanding threats, navigating the legal landscape, ensuring personal and online safety, fostering healthy relationships, and engaging in advocacy for change. As an indispensable resource, this guide not only educates but also motivates, urging readers to become agents of change in their communities and championing the cause of women's safety.

A guide for women on how to protect oneself from violence offers information on keeping safe in a wide variety of situations and includes advice on self-defense products, Internet safety, and workplace violence.

A must-have for every young woman headed off to college, this comprehensive guide to personal safety covers everything from daily life to more serious threats on campus. Safety expert and speaker Kathleen Baty offers young women essential advice for protecting themselves in the dorm, at parties, on Facebook, during spring break, and while studying abroad. She also advises on sexual harassment, domestic violence, and self-defense. Written in a friendly, accessible tone, and packed with checklists, personal anecdotes from students, safety secrets, and invaluable resources, College Safety 101 is the handbook every college student needs on her nightstand, and a priceless gift for high school grads.

Have you ever felt frightened or intimidated when out walking alone? Have you ever wondered what you should do if approached by an attacker? Have you ever worried about becoming yet another home invasion statistic? Personal safety has become an issue of importance for everyone, but especially for women. In this day and age, you have to prepare yourself for whatever may come your way. The tips and tools in this book will increase your awareness, your ability to defend yourself, and help you to feel confident in any situation. Don't be an easy target or a statistic. Learn how to apply the ABC Approach to Safety.

Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women provides an in-depth look at the various health challenges faced by women and the available treatments and preventive measures. The book begins with an overview of women's health, followed by an exploration of complementary and alternative therapies that address common health concerns. It delves into the menstrual cycle, common menstrual problems, and the role of genetics and hormones in women's health, offering insights into hormonal imbalances and genetic factors that contribute to menstrual irregularities. Readers will also find comprehensive information on cervical cancer, including its control and basic understanding, as well as detailed discussions on breast cancer screening, treatment, breastfeeding, and the benefits of breast milk. The book addresses unmet needs in contraception and family planning, highlights the importance of nutrition in women's health, and examines heart diseases and risk factors specific to women. Additional topics include autoimmune diseases, treatment options, bone health, menopause, and the processes of understanding and remodeling during these stages. This guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and improve women's health.

Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it’s still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that women have a strong presence on two wheels. In The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling, author Lynda Lahman, herself a motorcycle owner and rider, provides a comprehensive look at motorcycling techniques, street smarts, and safety concerns while addressing female-specific challenges as well as issues that all bikers face from a female point of view. INSIDE The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling Anecdotes from female motorcycle enthusiasts, riders, and owners, including the author’s own story Women as a growing presence among riders, including notable names of the past and present Motorcycle skills from basic to advanced, appropriate for bikers of all levels of experience and expertise The physical and mental aspects of riding Considerations for choosing a bike, such as seat height and weight distribution, and female-appropriate gear A primer on proper maintenance and dealing with mechanical problems Different types of riding, such as sport, racing, touring, long distance, and off road Getting more out of the sport through involvement in clubs, forums, charity events, and mentoring new riders

The whirlwind of social media, online dating, and mobile apps can make life a dream—or a nightmare. For every trustworthy website, there are countless jerks, bullies, and scam artists who want to harvest your personal information for their own purposes. But you can fight back, right now. In The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy, award-winning author and investigative journalist Violet Blue shows you how women are targeted online and how to keep yourself safe. Blue’s practical, user-friendly advice will teach you how to: –Delete personal content from websites –Use website and browser privacy controls effectively –Recover from and prevent identity theft –Figure out where the law protects you—and where it doesn’t –Set up safe online profiles –Remove yourself from people-finder websites Even if your privacy has already been compromised, don’t panic. It’s not too late to take control. Let The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy help you cut through the confusion and start protecting your online life.