Be a Hero is the essential guide to terrorist attacks that will help you survive. Former Special Air Service terror expert John Geddes will explain how to cope with a life-threatening event. He shows you how to make clear decisions and beat the odds by: Dealing with fear through simple and effective techniques to bring the chemical urges generated by terror at least partially under control Escaping and evading when possible, using everyday objects and landmarks for protection Fighting back if needed, with methods to disarm an active shooter and to use items at hand as weapons.

The big picture -- The fear factor -- What if? -- The question of cover -- Disruption -- Confront and attack -- Knives -- I have a gun too! -- First response -- Smartphones at the attack scene -- Lessons to be learned.