Common Sense Self-Defense

Date rape. Purse snatching. Car jacking. Mugging. Terrorism. This world can be a dangerous place.

Now police officer David Garcia and former Navy SEAL Stewart Smith show you how to protect yourself. Together they have created the premier instruction book on effective personal protection, Common Sense Self-Defense: 7 Techniques That Can Save Your Life.

This book presents an intelligent approach to self-defense that anyone–spouse, son, daughter, mother, brother, sister–can use in times of trouble. Common Sense Self-Defense is a basic program that takes only minutes a week to practice, as opposed to a martial arts program, which takes several hours a day to master.

This book offers options and techniques, as well as a sure-fire method of analyzing the inherent danger of any situation. The program presents effective physical techniques to aid in surviving almost any predicament, plus ways to avoid potentially life threatening scenarios.

No matter how little you know about defending yourself, this book will teach you everything you need to escape or survive an attack. 100 b/w photos.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs