Nonfiction – The Essentials Series
The Essentials Series is a practical nonfiction collection by Terry Hipp, written to help readers think more clearly about personal safety, protection, violence prevention, criminal justice, and real-world decision-making.
Drawing from decades of experience in corrections, law enforcement, executive protection, training, consulting, and violence prevention, Terry Hipp writes nonfiction designed to be direct, practical, and useful before trouble starts.
Book 1 — Executive Protection: The Essentials
Protection is not paranoia. It is preparation. This book offers practical guidance for understanding awareness, planning, protective mindset, and the decisions that matter before trouble begins.
Book 2 — Self-Defense: The Essentials
You do not need to become a fighter. You need a plan. This book focuses on awareness, avoidance, preparation, and realistic decision-making for personal safety.
Book 3 — Front Row Seat to Justice: The Essentials
Lessons learned inside the criminal justice system, told plainly and practically. This book offers perspective on people, institutions, consequences, accountability, and the realities behind the justice process.
Book 4 — Workplace Violence: The Essentials
Recognize the warning signs, understand the patterns, and prepare before violence erupts. This book helps readers think more clearly about prevention, behavior, risk, and response.
Book 5 — Community Vulnerability: The Essentials
Prepared communities are not fearful communities. They are honest, alert, organized, and willing to address risk before it becomes tragedy.
Why These Books Matter
The Essentials Series is built on a simple idea: preparation is not fear. It is responsibility. Each book is written to help readers recognize risk, think clearly, and make better decisions before pressure arrives.