Self-defense covers a broad range of topics from safety tips to rape prevention to street fighting skills. For an overview, start with Conceptual Self-defense, CV Rhoades's look at how you can prepare yourself mentally and physically for a confrontation. For a more in-depth look at the techniques of self-protection, Fighting Science teaches you why certain techniques work best and how to apply them for maximum effect. If you're looking for training methods and drills, Fighter's Factbook has over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts and exercises to give you the edge no matter what style of martial art you practice