Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security and Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today's Business Environment [Spiral-bound]

Gerry S. Thomas (Author)

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Review

A unique guide in a unique niche. Written by a career pro in military intelligence with thirty years in the field, much of it abroad. "The threat of terrorism, mob violence and crime to American businesspersons has increased dramatically over the past decade. The persistence of these threats directly affects (them) and their personnel, both at home and abroad. This no-nonsense large format book devotes 160 pages to proven equipment, techniques and procedures. Beginning with residential security and such considerations as site, dwelling, grounds, entry procedures, communications and planning for safehavens. Thomas also examines office vulnerability, and matters concerning the family: phone numbers, trash, children, social activities, domestic employees. Tips on safe travel: vehicular, air, rail, sea and hotels. Planning for bomb threats, and survival as a hostage. Full discussion of gear: armored vehicles, body armor, firearms, gasmasks, other equipment. And a solid discussion of civil disturbances and crowd behavior. In appendices, Thomas gives thorough checklists for household security, family, driving techniques, bomb search and recognition procedures, and profiles of common terrorist groups. Ideal for those entering new markets in Europe, Asia, Latin America. "This information has saved the lives of diplomats and military personnel. It may do the same for you." Terrific stuff, formerly classified, A must for modern, global business. -- The Book Reader, Spring 1995, Page 8

From the Publisher

Equip yourself with this complete guide to a comprehensive program for effective personal, family and office security. Easy to use, fully indexed, large format softcover, designed as both a planning and reference tool. Shows you clearly how to assess the threat, at home and overseas, and how to develop a system of "defense in depth." Provides complete checklists for assessing and improving office, residence and family security. Includes a "do-it-yourself" resource guide for equipment, materials and training.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 162 pages
• Publisher: Vance Brook Pub (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964057018
• ISBN-13: 978-0964057012
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,098,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for doing business overseas, August 3, 2000

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This review is from: Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security and Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today's Business Environment (Spiral-bound)

This is a great book for the entrepreneur, especially one who travels abroad often or is setting up a shop abroad. It was recommended to me by an exec in a multinational who used the step-by-step guides to set himself and his family up in a 3-year posting to the Czech Republic. Nobody likes to think about (or pay for) security but this is a bargain in how to do it right the first time.

0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars what a book, June 2, 2000

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This review is from: Business Handbook on Terrorism, Security and Survival: A Proactive Guide for Personal Security in Today's Business Environment (Spiral-bound)

This is one great book, It really makes me feel that if I really wanted to I could be a terrorist not that that is my kind of thing But if you are looking for a good book to curl up with at night this is the one