In this age of anxiety, when reports of mass shootings, political unrest, the threat of nuclear war, devastating natural disasters, and digital attacks dominate the news and are transforming our lives, we yearn for some control. We want to make sensible decisions to help keep us on track when everything seems to be going off the rails. We want to be ready—to the best of our abilities—for the worst that can happen.

Included index.

The power of planning --The basics -- Bring it on - travel -- Just plug it - emergency first aid -- Pun! Protests, bombs, and shooters -- Do I stay or do I go? : natural disasters -- Gimme shelter - hunkering down when disaster strikes -- Drinking -- #MeToo and rape -- Online harassment and stalking -- Dodge the hack - electronic security -- Mental armor-- emotional resilience.