Your First Defense For Home Fire Safety

IMAGINE... If a fire started in your living room at 3:00 AM, would everyone in the home be alerted by a smoke alarm? Would they know what to do? Would they be able to safely escape from the home and know where to meet outside at a predetermined place of refuge, such as the sidewalk in front of your house or a neighbour's driveway? This book will teach you how to answer, "Yes" to all of the above. You will look at home fire safety in a whole new way. You will understand the four P's: - Prevention - Protection - Planning - Practice You will create your own Action Plan. You will have the tools to teach your family Home Fire Safety. You will KNOW WHAT TO DO if the smoke alarm sounds. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY NOW AND SAVE LIVES!

The complete guide to survival in the concrete jungle. The modern urban environment is rife with dangers. Crime, violence, natural disasters, wars, and terrorism are real life possibilities for which few people are prepared. The Art of Urban Survival offers readers simple, safe, and practical advice on how to prepare for, and react to dozens of life threatening situations. The author draws from psychology, sociology and anthropology to provide a deeper understanding of the laws of the urban jungle. In addition, elements of military strategy, eastern martial arts, and wilderness survival techniques are included to provide information on the full spectrum of urban survival skills.

Say goodbye to clutter and wash-day blues with new techniques for organizing, cleaning, and maintaining one's home. This helpful book unravels the secrets to achieving a well-run, trouble-free household. 125 color photos. Spiral bound.

A “very practical” guide for finance professionals on creating and managing retirement portfolios (Journal of Pensions, Economics and Finance). Retirement is one of the most important parts of the financial planning process, yet only two percent of financial advisors describe themselves as competent at it. But the demand is only growing as baby boomers move toward this new phase of life. It is imperative that financial advisors be equipped and ready. That's why Michael Zwecher—a leading expert on retirement income—has created Retirement Portfolios, which: Examines how portfolios should be prepped in advance so that the transition from “working” portfolio to retirement portfolio is smooth and seamless Outlines how to create a portfolio that will provide income, continue to generate growth, and protect assets from disaster Details the differences in managing a retirement portfolio versus managing portfolios during asset accumulation years The ability to create appropriate retirement portfolios and manage their risks are skills you must possess to be an effective financial advisor. Retirement Portfolios will help you develop these essential skills and gain a better understanding of the entire process.