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Hard Target

Use Instinct to Survive and Thrive in a Dangerous World

By Dr. Jenn Stankus, MD, JD, FACEP

Videos by Philip Toppino, founder of WOFT

Foreword by Don Mann, SEAL Team 6 (ret.)

Hard Target brings together practical lessons in awareness, decision-making and action under stress. The book explores how instinct and preparation can help people respond to dangerous situations.

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Behind the book

The text: Dr. Jenn Stankus

Dr. Jenn Stankus is the sole author of the book text. Her background spans emergency medicine, law, military service and law enforcement, informing her approach to personal safety and human performance under stress.

The videos: Philip Toppino

WOFT founder Philip Toppino created the 38 companion videos. They add a visual dimension to the book’s lessons through scenario-based training and examples of perceiving, deciding and acting under stress.

Published by Desert Rain Press. The publisher’s website lists Kindle, hardcover, softcover and Audible editions as coming soon. Release details may change; check the book website for the latest information.