As I compile this anthology, we are living in dangerous times.

Crime has escalated in the United States, both crimes of survival and crimes for the sake of committing them. We're seeing an uptick in flash mob robberies, random violent attacks, and shooters deciding to take on a crowd.

There are tensions between members of political parties and enraged debates about life philosophies. With impending wars occurring, people are angrily taking sides about that, too. All of these things could result in even more violence.

That's why this 661-page compilation of articles about home defense and personal safety is so important. It seems to be a case of not if but when we find ourselves faced with a hazardous situation.

A Prepper's Anthology of Home Security, Personal Safety, OPSEC, and Defensive Mindset

By preparing ahead of time, there are a lot of things we can do to improve our chances in such a situation. We can deter attacks at home by implementing security and defense strategies. We can often avoid danger in public areas by knowing what to look for and thus bypass it.