"Strong on Defense" by Sandford Strong- This is by far THE best book on crime prevention / awareness that has been written. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in protecting themselves or their family. This isn't a physical how-to book but more of an overview of mental preparation. Covers excellent material on "mind-set". It's no longer in print but you can generally find it in used bookstores or on Amazon. You can also check your local library.