The Action Heroine's Handbook

by Worick, Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9781931686686
• ISBN10: 1931686688
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Quirk Books

Summary

For every woman who wants to be as tough as Lara Croft, as nimble as the Bionic Woman, and as babe-a-licious as Charlie's Angels, The Action Heroine's Handbook shows how to conquer the bad guys in virtually any situation. This sequel to The Action Hero's Handbook (more than 150,000 copies in print!) features step-by-step illustrations and instructions on profiling a serial killer, going undercover as a beauty queen, navigating white water rapids, outwitting a band of house invaders, and more. All the information is reality based and comes from a host of experts (including stuntwomen, jujitsu instructors, and primatologists). Special sections and appendices highlight the top action heroine hairdos, handbag essentials, and the best footwear for every action situation.

Author Biography

Jennifer Worick is the co-author of My Fabulous Life , My Dysfunctional Life , and The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & Sex . She lives in Philadelphia.

Joe Borgenicht has co-authored The Action Hero's Handbook , The Action Heroine's Handbook , The Baby Owner's Manual , and Undercover Golf . He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 8
Introduction	p. 10
Tough Chick Skills	p. 12
How to Win a High-Speed Chase in High Heels and a Bustier	p. 14
How to Navigate a Roomful of Laser Beams	p. 18
How to Pop a Nose Wheelie on a Motorcycle	p. 23
How to Go Toe to Toe with the Guys in Your Special Unit	p. 27
How to Drink Someone Under the Table	p. 29
How to Surf a Barreling Wave	p. 33
How to Rescue a Drowning Swimmer	p. 37
How to Fend Off the Undead	p. 41
How to Outwit a Sasquatch	p. 44
How to Give Birth Under Pressure	p. 47
How to Protect Your Child from a Ferocious Beast	p. 52
Beauty Skills	p. 56
How to Turn Yourself into a Hottie in Five Minutes or Less	p. 58
How to Own the Dance Floor	p. 61
How to Tango	p. 61
How to Dance Like a Maniac	p. 64
How to Striptease	p. 65
How to Hook a Millionaire	p. 67
How to Turn a Man into a Sex Pawn	p. 71
How to Seduce the Enemy	p. 73
Brain Skills	p. 78
How to Profile a Serial Killer	p. 80
How to Eavesdrop from a Distance	p. 83
How to Investigate Your Spouse/Lover	p. 87
How to Survive as a Mob Wife	p. 91
How to Keep Your Cool Under Interrogation	p. 93
How to Outwit a Band of Home Intruders	p. 97
How to Go Undercover	p. 101
As a Beauty Queen	p. 102
As a Prostitute	p. 107
As a Man	p. 108
How to Maintain a Secret Identity	p. 112
How to Survive in the Wild	p. 115
How to Deal with a Gorilla in the Mist	p. 118
Brawn Skills	p. 122
How to Win a Catfight	p. 124
How to Choke a Man with Your Bare Thighs	p. 128
How to Subdue Your Opponent with a Whip	p. 133
How to Fight with Your Hands Cuffed	p. 136
How to Knock Out a Man with a Running Wall Kick	p. 140
How to Disarm a Knife-Wielding Killer	p. 143
Escape Skills	p. 146
How to Fake Your Own Death	p. 148
How to Escape When Kidnapped	p. 151
How to Fend Off a Sexually Harassing Trucker	p. 155
How to Maneuver a Raft Down Class V+ Rapids	p. 158
How to Escape on Horseback	p. 162
How to Outrun a Tornado in a Car	p. 166
How to Land a Failing Helicopter	p. 169
How to Win a Chase Across Rooftops	p. 173
How to Outrun a Fireball	p. 177
Handbag Essentials	p. 180
Action Heroine Hairstyles	p. 183
About Our Experts	p. 186
About the Authors	p. 191
Acknowledgments	p. 192
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