Dave Grossman

The revised and updated edition of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's modern classic about the psychology of combat, hailed by the Washington Post as "an illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experiences of having killed." In World War II, only 15 to 20 percent of combat infantry were willing to fire their rifles. In Korea, about 50 percent. In Vietnam, the figure rose to more than 90 percent. The good news is that most soldiers are loath to kill. But armies have developed sophisticated ways sophisticated ways of overcoming that instinctive aversion. The psychological cost for soldiers, as evidenced by the increase in post-traumatic stress, is devastating. This landmark study brilliantly illuminates the techniques the military uses to help soldiers kill and raises vital questions about the implications of escalating violence in our society. "Powerfully argued...Full of arresting observations and insights." — New York Times

A brief, but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America. The authors reveal the nature of the warrior, brave men and women who train their minds and bodies to go to that place from which others flee. After examining the incredible impact of a few true warriors in battle, On Combat presents new and exciting research as to how to train the mind to become inoculated to stress, fear and even pain. Expanding on Lt. Col. Grossman’s popular "Bulletproof mind" presentation, the book explores what really happens to the warrior after the battle, and shows how emotions, such as relief and self-blame, are natural and healthy ways to feel about having survived combat. A fresh and highly informative look at post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) details how to prevent it, how to survive it should it happen, how to come out of it stronger, and how to help others who are experiencing it.On Combat looks at the critical importance of the debriefing, when warriors gather after the battle to share what happened, critique, learn from each other and, for some, begin to heal from the horror. The reader will learn a highly effective breathing technique that not only steadies the warrior’s mind and body before and during the battle, but can also be used afterwards as a powerful healing device to help separate the emotion from the memory.Concluding chapters discuss the Christian/Judeo view of killing in combat and offers powerful insight that Lt. Col. Grossman has imparted over the years to help thousands of warriors understand and come to terms with their actions in battle. A final chapter encourages warriors to always fight for justice, not vengeance, so that their remaining days will be healthy ones filled with pride for having performed their duty morally and ethically.This information-packed book ploughs new ground in its vision, in its extensive new research and startling findings, and in its powerful, revealing quotes and anecdotes from top people in the warrior community, people who have faced the toxic environment of deadly combat and now share their wisdom to help others. On Combat is easy to read and powerful in scope. It is a true classic that will be read by new and veteran warriors for years to come.

The author of the 400,000-copy bestseller On Killing reveals how violent video games have ushered in a new era of mass homicide -- and what we must do about it.Paducah, Kentucky, 1997: a 14-year-old boy shoots eight students in a prayer circle at his school.Littleton, Colorado, 1999: two high school seniors kill a teacher, twelve other students, and then themselves.Utoya, Norway, 2011: a political extremist shoots and kills sixty-nine participants in a youth summer camp.Newtown, Connecticut, 2012: a troubled 20-year-old man kills 20 children and six adults at the elementary school he once attended.What links these and other horrific acts of mass murder? A young person's obsession with video games that teach to kill.Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, who in his perennial bestseller On Killing revealed that most of us are not "natural born killers" - and who has spent decades training soldiers, police, and others who keep us secure to overcome the intrinsic human resistance to harming others and to use firearms responsibly when necessary - turns a laser focus on the threat posed to our society by violent video games.Drawing on crime statistics, cutting-edge social research, and scientific studies of the teenage brain, Col. Grossman shows how video games that depict antisocial, misanthropic, casually savage behavior can warp the mind - with potentially deadly results. His book will become the focus of a new national conversation about video games and the epidemic of mass murders that they have unleashed.

Completely revised and updated, a much-needed call to action for every parent, teacher, and citizen to help our children and stop the wave of killing and violence gripping America's youthNewtown, Aurora, Virginia Tech, Columbine. Thereis no bigger or more important issue in America than youth violence. Kids, some as young as ten years old, take up arms with the intention to murder. Why is this happening? Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Gloria DeGaetano believe the root cause is the steady diet of violent entertainment kids see on TV, in movies, and in the video games they play—witnessing hundreds of violent images a day. Offering incontrovertible evidence based on recent scientific studies and research, they posit that this media is not just conditioning children to be violent and see killing as acceptable but teaching them the mechanics of killing as well. Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill supplies the statistics, interprets the copious research that exists on the subject, and suggests the many ways to make a difference in your home, at school, in your community, in the courts, and in the larger world. In using this book, parents, educators, social-service workers, youth advocates, and anyone interested in the welfare of our children will have a solid foundation for effective action and prevention of future Columbines, Jonesboros, and Newtowns.

Six hundred years into the future, humankind journeys between the stars by using Two-Space, a mysterious realm that uses sentient wooden ships to travel a universe hostile to technology, but Lt. Thomas Melville soon discovers that some of the alien races he encounters are none too friendly and could embroil Earth in a vast intergalactic war. Reprint.

Civilization is fighting to survive tragic times. On Spiritual Combat is a spiritual warfare guide for military members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and all sheepdogs. It prepares their hearts and minds for battle, teaching them to identify, understand, and fight evil forces. Each day - powerful readings - encouraging Scripture - meaningful hymns - questions for reflection - recommended reading from On Combat, the seminal resource on physical combat by Dave Grossman. With God, we will rise as virtuous Christian warriors who defend and protect the innocent, helpless, and oppressed.

Written for younger readers, this book uses Mr. Grossman's analogy of society consisting of sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs.

Sequel to Two-Space WarA fragile wooden Ship, complete with canvas sails, was sailing between the stars. This was patently, embarrassingly impossible, of course, but fortunately the Ship didn't know that, and neither did her crew.Actually, it was more like two, old-fashioned three-masted sailing ships, cut off at the waterline and joined together like some bizarre 'siamese twin' of a Ship. And if you happened to be out in interstellar space as the Ship whizzed by, you couldn't actually see it, because it was in another dimension and it was going far, far faster than the speed of light. But it was there, take our word for it.It is six hundred years in the future and mankind has learned to move between the stars . . . by going into Two-Space, the vast realm where sentient wooden ships travel beneath canvas sails in a universe that is corrosive to technology.As they charged headlong into the galaxy, humans discovered others who were already there: The elven Sylvans who live in the vast forests of low-gravity worlds, the dwarven Dwarrowdelf who thrive deep in the mines of high-gravity worlds, and other, far more alien races. The ancient Sylvan race is enchanted by the human culture, embracing Tolkien as prophecy and taking classic human science fiction as a guide. - WebScription.Net

Hunting is our heritage, our heart, and our future.Where does hunting fit in the modern world? To many, it can seem outdated or even cruel, but as On Hunting affirms, hunting is holistic, honest, and continually relevant. Authors Grossman, Miller, and Cunningham dive deep into the ancient past of hunting and examine its position today, demonstrating that we cannot understand humanity without first understanding hunting. Readers will· discover how hunting formed us,· examine hunting ethics and their adaptation to modernity,· understand the challenges, traditions, and reverence of today’s hunter,· identify hunting skills and their many applications outside the field,· learn why hunting is critical to ecological restoration and preservation, and· gain inspiration to share hunting with others.Drawing from ecology, philosophy, and anthropology and sprinkled with campfire stories, this wide-ranging examination has rich depths for both nonhunters and hunters alike. On Hunting shows that we need hunting still—and so does the wild earth we inhabit.

The only way to truly understand warfare across the ages is to recognize and appreciate man’s limitations. Looking at it from a physiological and psychological point of view, suddenly everything begins to make sense. The chariot. The Roman way of battle. The phalanx. Posturing. The power of leaders. Spray-n-pray. How and why early and nearly useless gunpowder weapons ruled the battlefield. Suddenly it all becomes clear.Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Loren W. Christensen best selling authors of On Killing, On Combat, Warrior Mindset, and many others, present Evolution of Weaponry, a powerful and deeply insightful book for any student of history, psychology, or the casual reader who desires a deeper understanding of the human condition. Introduction Glossary of terms Part Weapons as Devices to Overcome Physical and Psychological LimitationsPart A Brief Survey of Weapons EvolutionPart The Role of Weapons Evolution in Domestic Violent Crime The Future of Weapons EvolutionIncludes a first-person narrative by a soldier who fought in the battle of Wanat in Afghanistan, considered by many to be the deadliest battle fought by US troops there.

Freddi Fish and his froople team play against their archrivals, the Piranhas.

Pajama Sam, the world's youngest superhero, takes a trip to the moon to turn the moonlight up to full, but he has no way to get home until a moon person named Monterey Jack shows him a secret way back to Earth.

Freddi Fish and his friend Luther are determined to solve the case of the mysteriously disappearing letters in Salmon City.

Answer God’s call to arms.Evil from the world, the flesh, and the devil preys on those we love and stalks our every move. If we’re not fighting back, we’re losing. In On Spiritual Warfare, the sequel to On Spiritual Combat, Dave Grossman and Chris Pascoe guide Christians through operations of advanced spiritual warfare. Battle the forces of evil with twenty-two intensely practical WARNORDS, or military “warning orders,” drawn from the writings of Luther and Erasmus.These strategic warnings and tactical orders will equip you torecognize and fearlessly confront evil,confess and repent of your own sin,serve others as you become sanctified, andmature into a triumphant spiritual warrior of God.Filled with Scripture, powerful hymns, battle prep questions, and practical direction, On Spiritual Warfare is the map you need to successfully complete your mission from God. You become victorious as a Christian by living virtuously. Victory through virtue!

Suitable for all members of the family, not just Moms. Follow Mrs. Shepherd and Max as they explore the responsibilities inherent in carrying a firearm, as well as the history and social impact of the 2nd Amendment.

Hunting is our heritage, our heart, and our future.Where does hunting fit in the modern world? To many, it can seem outdated or even cruel, but as On Hunting affirms, hunting is holistic, honest, and continually relevant. Authors Grossman, Miller, and Cunningham dive deep into the ancient past of hunting and examine its position today, demonstrating that we cannot understand humanity without first understanding hunting. Readers will· discover how hunting formed us,· examine hunting ethics and their adaptation to modernity,· understand the challenges, traditions, and reverence of today’s hunter,· identify hunting skills and their many applications outside the field,· learn why hunting is critical to ecological restoration and preservation, and· gain inspiration to share hunting with others.Drawing from ecology, philosophy, and anthropology and sprinkled with campfire stories, this wide-ranging examination has rich depths for both nonhunters and hunters alike. On Hunting shows that we need hunting still—and so does the wild earth we inhabit.

Antiterrorism.Cyber security.Disaster preparedness.Border security.These are just a few of the wide-ranging professional fields that have rallied under the banner of homeland security in the decade since 9/11. Inside Homeland Security®, the quarterly journal of the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, represents these professionals with peer-reviewed research, timely analysis, and informed commentary.Readers who follow current events will find that IHS provides a deeper understanding of the factors underlying daily news reports. The journal gives readers the means to become better citizens through broader awareness of security risks in their daily lives.The journal serves association members with opportunities for continuing education and information about credentialing courses. Most of the research articles are written by members who want to expand the body of knowledge in their fields and help colleagues advance in their careers.

A doctor, a judge, and concerned parents contribute to this guide for helping to reduce the media violence children are exposed to daily through TV, video games and the Internet.

Do You Like Video Games? Playing with Your Child Can be Beneficial to Him and Your RelationshipOn many occasions for parents, video games are a source of preoccupied or "fight" something that leads to conflict with the children (the time spent, the type of game, etc.).However, in addition to reporting benefits for kids, video games can become our allies and even help improve the relationship with our children.Benefits of video gamesMuch has been written about the use and abuse of video games by children, as well as the negative effects that this can entail, however not everything, is darkness in this topic.