For more than four decades, I have gone where something terrible has happened.
Fires. Accidents. Disasters. Death. Destruction. The places where families suddenly discover that life will never again be what it was five minutes earlier. Like thousands of responders, I learned how to walk into those places, do what needed to be done, and move on to the next call.
What I never learned was how to leave all of it there.
This is the most personal book I have ever written.
For the first time, I open parts of my life that are easier to keep closed. I write about the calls I still remember, the faces I cannot forget, the nightmares, the smells that can suddenly transport me backward in time, the things I witnessed, the people I could not save, and the strange ways a lifetime spent around tragedy can change the person who keeps showing up to it.
But this is not a book about surrendering to those experiences.
It is about what I have learned while carrying them.
I write about survival, faith, family, purpose, humor, mistakes, darkness, resilience, and the sometimes imperfect ways I have learned to live with memories that cannot simply be erased. I also write about the people beside me, the firefighters, medics, police officers, dispatchers, emergency managers, disaster workers, chaplains, and countless others who repeatedly enter someone else's worst day and then somehow return home and attempt to resume their own lives.
This is not a clinical examination of responders.
It is one responder finally telling the truth about what it can be like to become one, remain one, and grow older carrying everything that came with it.

There are things I wish someone had told me when I started.
There are things I understand now that I could not have understood then.
And there are some things I still haven't figured out.
This is my story of learning how to carry what I could not leave behind, without allowing it to become everything I am.

Crime scene investigators are trained to notice everything.
The blood pattern that does not belong. The object that has been moved. The detail everyone else overlooked. The photograph that must be taken. The evidence that has to be collected before the scene disappears forever.
But who is watching what the scene is doing to the investigator?
SCAN™ is a wellness book written specifically for crime scene investigators, forensic professionals, detectives, and law enforcement personnel who routinely encounter death, violence, suffering, and human tragedy as part of the job.
Unlike a single catastrophic event, the psychological weight of forensic work can develop quietly. One scene becomes ten. Ten become hundreds. Images accumulate. Humor changes. Relationships can become different. The unacceptable becomes familiar, and eventually things that once seemed unimaginable can begin to feel remarkably normal.
The SCAN™ framework provides professionals with a way to recognize that progression:

S — Separation
C — Cynicism
A — Accumulation
N — Normalization

SCAN™ is not about convincing investigators that they are damaged because they can handle difficult scenes. It is about recognizing that being able to do the job and being unaffected by the job are not the same thing.
Drawing from decades of experience in emergency response, public safety, trauma environments, education, and responder wellness, Dr. E. G. Weiss, Jr. examines the hidden occupational consequences of repeatedly witnessing what most people will never see.
The goal is not to make investigators less capable of walking into the next difficult scene.
It is to help make sure that when they walk back out, they know how much of that scene they are carrying with them.
You have spent your career learning how to scan the scene.
It may be time to SCAN yourself.

We are surrounded by information, but information is not the same thing as understanding.
Every day, people are expected to make decisions while facing incomplete facts, competing explanations, distractions, assumptions, emotions, and more information than they can reasonably process. Investigators encounter that problem at a crime scene. Leaders encounter it in organizations. Business owners face it when something goes wrong. Parents face it at home. Emergency responders confront it under pressure.
The setting changes. The thinking problem does not.
Originally developed as a practical process for forensic investigation, RIBA provides a simple, repeatable framework for bringing order to complexity:
REDUCE the noise and narrow the problem.
IDENTIFY what matters, what is known, what is missing, and what requires further examination.
BUILD connections, possibilities, explanations, and a clearer picture from the available information.
ACT on what the evidence and analysis support, then reassess as new information becomes available.
RIBA takes that investigative process beyond the crime scene and applies it to everyday critical thinking, leadership, business, public safety, intelligence, problem-solving, and decision-making.
This is not a book about teaching people what to think.
It is about giving them a process for how to think.
Because when information is incomplete, the stakes are high, and everyone around you seems certain they already know the answer, the greatest advantage may be having the discipline to work the problem before reaching the conclusion.

When you don't know the answer, know what to do next.

They were built to disappear.
Hidden in jungles, assembled in secret shipyards, and designed to travel beneath the horizon, narco submarines changed the way criminal organizations moved enormous quantities of cocaine toward the United States.
Hunting the Ghost Fleet tells the remarkable story of the people tasked with finding them.
Daniel C. Comeaux and Richard T. Sanchez take readers inside a largely unseen battle involving intelligence analysts, investigators, international partners, surveillance operations, maritime interdictions, and specialized teams operating across borders and jurisdictions. Along the way, the book traces the evolution of the vessels themselves, from crude semi-submersibles to increasingly sophisticated designs capable of challenging traditional detection methods.
Part history, part true-crime investigation, and part leadership story, Hunting the Ghost Fleet explores the constant contest between innovation and interdiction. Every time law enforcement developed a new way to find the traffickers, the traffickers adapted.
Somewhere beyond the coastline, another vessel was being built.
Another crew was preparing to leave.
And another ghost was entering the water.

The most important weapon you carry cannot be seen.
Long before a door is breached, a weapon is drawn, or a critical decision must be made, something else determines what happens next: the mind.
In The Tactical Mind, veteran Dallas SWAT operator, instructor, and breacher Gerardo “Gerry” Huante takes readers inside the mindset developed through years of operating in environments where hesitation, complacency, ego, and poor judgment can carry devastating consequences.
This is not a book about becoming fearless. It is about learning how to function when fear is present. It is about preparation, discipline, awareness, confidence, humility, controlled aggression, teamwork, and the ability to remain mentally engaged when circumstances become chaotic.
Huante draws from a career spent preparing for moments most people hope they never experience, including his role during the 2016 Dallas police ambush. But the lessons inside The Tactical Mind reach far beyond SWAT operations and law enforcement.
They apply anywhere people are expected to make good decisions when the consequences matter.
Because tactics can be taught. Skills can be practiced. Equipment can be purchased.
But when everything suddenly goes wrong, none of those things can make the decision for you.
The mind gets there first.

Every great player has to start somewhere. For Danny, it starts with a new glove.
In Danny’s New Glove, the first book in the Danny’s Dugout series, young readers step onto the field with Danny as he discovers that baseball is about much more than catching, throwing, and winning games. It is about practice, patience, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, and learning what to do when things do not go exactly as planned.

Created by Daniel C. Comeaux and brought to life through the illustrations of Cassandra Adira, Danny’s Dugout uses the game of baseball to introduce children to the lessons that help build great teammates, strong character, and future leaders.
Each story follows Danny through a new adventure on and around the baseball field, where everyday moments become opportunities to learn about effort, friendship, sportsmanship, perseverance, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Danny’s New Glove is where Danny’s journey begins.
Because sometimes the biggest lessons in the game have nothing to do with the scoreboard.

Danny’s Dugout
Growing Leaders One Game at a Time.

Knowing how public communication should work is one thing. Making the right decision when the pressure is real is something entirely different.
The Public Trust Lab Workbook: 16 Week Student Edition transforms the principles of The Public Trust into an interactive learning experience built around analysis, discussion, decision-making, and practical application.
Designed for classroom instruction, workshops, professional development, and facilitated training, the workbook challenges participants to move beyond simply learning communication theory. Students work through scenarios, strategic questions, exercises, and real-world communication problems that require them to think like the person responsible for protecting both the organization and the public trust.
The Lab is designed for current and future Public Information Officers, law enforcement and public safety professionals, government employees, corporate communicators, emergency managers, healthcare professionals, students, and organizational leaders.
This is where communication principles leave the page and enter the room.
Because when the cameras arrive, the phones begin ringing, social media starts moving, and leadership wants answers, there is rarely time to begin learning.
The time to prepare is before the pressure begins.

In an era when information moves faster than facts can be verified, public trust has become one of an organization’s most valuable and vulnerable assets.

The Public Trust takes readers inside the evolving world of public information, strategic communication, and leadership through the experience of Allison B. Hudson. Drawing from the realities of communicating in high-pressure environments, Hudson explores what it takes to build credibility before a crisis, lead communication teams effectively, manage rapidly developing events, and protect the relationship between an organization and the people it serves.

But this is not simply a book for Public Information Officers.

Its lessons apply to law enforcement leaders, government executives, corporate communicators, healthcare organizations, emergency management professionals, school systems, public safety agencies, and anyone responsible for representing an organization when the stakes are high.

At its core, The Public Trust is about something larger than messaging. It is about leadership, preparation, credibility, and understanding that every communication decision either strengthens trust or spends it.

The Man From Nevergo is more than just a story; it is a journey through themes of courage, community, and the transformative power of kindness. This teaching guide is designed to help parents and educators bring the story to life for young readers, offering a structured approach to exploring the book’s rich lessons and values. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking questions, this guide invites families to delve deeper into the narrative, encouraging children to reflect on the characters’ journeys and the broader messages that resonate beyond the pages.

What’s Inside:
- Chapter-by-Chapter Discussion Starters: Each chapter includes guidance for parents on key points to highlight and discuss with their children, providing a roadmap for exploring the story’s deeper meanings. These prompts are designed to spark meaningful conversations about the choices the characters make, the challenges they face, and the lessons they learn along the way.
- Life Lesson Questions: To help children connect the narrative to their own lives, each chapter includes three to four thoughtful questions that encourage young readers to identify and reflect on the life-applicable lessons woven throughout the story. From understanding the importance of perseverance to
recognizing the value of community, these questions foster critical thinking and personal growth.
- Fun and Imaginative Questions: To keep the reading experience light and engaging, each chapter also features a fun question that sparks imagination and creativity. Whether it’s pondering the existence of elves, imagining their own adventure through the Garden of Hidden Paths, or thinking about what it would be like to meet Willingness and Beauty, these questions add an element of playfulness to the learning process.

Why This Guide? This teaching guide is a tool for parents and educators who want to make reading The Man From Nevergo an interactive and impactful experience. It provides the structure needed to navigate the book’s themes with children, making it easy to draw out the valuable lessons embedded in the story. By
combining meaningful discussions with imaginative play, this guide aims to inspire young readers to not only enjoy the story but to carry its messages with them into their everyday lives.

Who It’s For:
- Parents looking for a way to engage their children in meaningful conversations about life’s important lessons.
- Homeschool educators seeking a literature-based resource that aligns with character education goals.
- Teachers who want to incorporate The Man From Nevergo into their curriculum in a way that’s both educational and fun. With this guide, The Man From Nevergo becomes more than just a book— it becomes a shared adventure, a classroom of life lessons, and a bridge between the magical world of storytelling and the real-world values that guide us all.

The Warrior Code is more than a book, it’s a blueprint for resilience, leadership, and living with honor in the face of chaos. Written by decorated DEA agent and law enforcement veteran Richard T. Sanchez, this powerful work blends raw experience with hard-earned wisdom, forging a code of conduct for those who walk the warrior’s path, both in uniform and in everyday life. Drawing from decades on the front lines of the drug war, high-risk operations, and interagency conflict, Sanchez delivers a strikingly personal yet universal message: being a warrior isn’t about bravado or aggression, but it’s about self-discipline, loyalty, courage under fire, and the strength to carry others when they fall. With chapters that dive into mental toughness, emotional scars, family sacrifice, and spiritual endurance, Warrior Code offers guidance for navigating the battles no one sees, the internal ones that rage long after the mission ends. Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, emergency response, or simply striving to lead with purpose and integrity, this book is a call to remember who you are, why you fight, and how to survive with your soul intact.

How did one of America’s most respected professions become one of its most scrutinized?
From Protectors to Pariahs examines a decade of changing attitudes toward American law enforcement and the events, politics, media narratives, social movements, and cultural shifts that transformed the relationship between police and the communities they serve.
Neither an attack on critics nor a defense of every badge, this book asks a more important question: How did we get here?
Understanding that answer may be the first step toward rebuilding the trust that has been lost.

Corporate Security in a Volatile Age is a practical and experience-based exploration of how modern organizations must rethink risk, exposure, and protection in an increasingly unpredictable world. As corporations face evolving threats driven by social change, economic instability, and global uncertainty, traditional security models often fall short of addressing the realities on the ground.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience in emergency management, threat analysis, and protective planning, Dr. E. G. Weiss, Jr. challenges conventional assumptions about corporate security. He examines how risk is created not only by external threats, but by geography, visibility, complacency, and outdated planning methods. The book emphasizes how easily organizations can underestimate exposure when they rely on policies and compliance rather than critical thinking and situational awareness.

Rather than offering generic checklists or one-size-fits-all solutions, this book focuses on how leaders and security professionals should think about risk. It highlights the importance of preparedness, decision-making, and adaptability in environments where disruption can come from natural disasters, criminal activity, or rapidly shifting social conditions.

Written for executives, security leaders, and decision-makers, Corporate Security in a Volatile Age provides a grounded framework for protecting people, property, and operations while navigating uncertainty with clarity, accountability, and foresight.

In a world where disasters grow more complex and stakes have never been higher, E. G. Weiss’ Red Wagons offers a revolutionary approach to emergency management and response. Drawing lessons from a clever boy who outwitted a kingdom’s guards and the prophetic warnings of Cassandra, this book challenges conventional thinking and calls for a new mindset of critical preparedness.

E. G. Weiss unveils a philosophy rooted in foresight, adaptability, and creative problem-solving blueprint for navigating the unpredictable. Packed with real-world case studies, practical tools, and thought-provoking insights, this book is a must-read for emergency managers, responders, and leaders at every level.

With foreword by Diane Logsdon.

Leadership is not a spectator sport. Neither is building the life, career, or organization you want.
The Game Plan is an interactive leadership workbook designed to help readers stop reacting to what happens next and begin thinking strategically about where they are going, how they intend to get there, and who they must become along the way.
Built around the READY framework, Daniel C. Comeaux and April L. Idleburg guide readers through five essential disciplines:

R — Results-Oriented
E — Engaged
A — Authentic
D — Determined
Y — True to Yourself

Using the strategy of a chessboard as its visual foundation, The Game Plan combines leadership principles with exercises, Strategy Sessions, Key Takeaways, reflection questions, and opportunities for readers to make their own moves.
This is not a workbook designed to tell you what your game plan should be. It is designed to help you build one.
Whether you are leading an organization, developing a team, preparing for the next stage of your career, or simply trying to become more intentional about where you are headed, The Game Plan puts the board in front of you.
The pieces are already there.
Your move.

Richard T. Sanchez should have been just another statistic. Born into a world of dysfunction, his childhood was defined by chaos; a father in prison, a mother crippled by addiction, and the ever-present lure of the drug trade. At just seven years old, he was introduced to the underworld of narcotics, witnessing firsthand the poison that would one day become his sworn enemy.
But fate had other plans.
Through sheer grit, relentless determination, and an unbreakable spirit, Sanchez defied the odds. He transformed his pain into purpose, rising through the ranks to become one of America’s most formidable DEA agents. Chasing The High takes readers deep into the war on drugs, where every operation carried the weight of life and death, and every mission was a battle for justice. From infiltrating cartel networks to leading high-risk takedowns, Sanchez reveals the sacrifices, betrayals, and moral dilemmas that come with the badge.
More than a career memoir, this is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who walked the razor’s edge between darkness and redemption. A man who refused to be defined by his past and instead forged a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding pursuit of justice.
This is not just a story of survival... it’s a testament to the power of resilience and the cost of the fight.
How does a boy raised in the heart of the drug trade become one of America’s greatest warriors against it?
It is time to read the story for yourself.

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, creating safe and secure environments requires more than just traditional security measures. It demands a holistic approach that integrates environmental design with crime prevention strategies. “CPTED Strategies for Commercial
and Healthcare Settings" offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), tailored specifically for professionals in commercial and healthcare
sectors. Written by E.G. Weiss, an expert in threat analysis and risk assessments with a background in
architecture, this book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications of CPTED. Drawing on years of experience in security analysis Weiss presents a detailed exploration of CPTED principles and their application in real-world settings.

What if your organization's greatest competitive advantage wasn't your technology, your facilities, or even your people?
What if it was your ability to learn?

For decades, organizations have invested billions of dollars in recruiting, onboarding, training, and leadership development. Yet every day, invaluable institutional knowledge walks out the door through retirements, promotions, turnover, and organizational change. Managers repeat the same conversations. New employees relearn lessons others have already mastered. Teams solve problems that have been solved before.

There is a better way.

In The Learning Enterprise, author, consultant, and organizational strategist E. G. Weiss, Jr. introduces a new philosophy for building organizations that become smarter, stronger, and more capable with every passing year. Rather than viewing training as a recurring expense, Weiss demonstrates how knowledge can become a permanent organizational asset—one that continuously improves performance, strengthens culture, reduces risk, and creates lasting competitive advantage.

Drawing upon more than three decades of experience working with law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, ports, hospitality, government, and corporate organizations, Weiss presents a practical framework for preserving institutional knowledge, developing confident employees, empowering leaders, and scaling excellence across the enterprise.

Inside you'll discover:

Why traditional onboarding costs organizations far more than they realize.
How great organizations preserve knowledge instead of repeatedly replacing it.
The relationship between preparedness, confidence, consistency, and operational excellence.
Why organizational intelligence—not technology—is becoming the defining competitive advantage of the modern enterprise.
How immersive learning, Operational Digital Twins, and artificial intelligence can support leadership without replacing it.
Practical strategies for building organizations that continuously learn, adapt, and improve.
At the heart of the book is The Excellence Cycle, a powerful framework demonstrating how organizations transform knowledge into preparedness, preparedness into confidence, confidence into consistency, and consistency into lasting excellence.
Whether you lead a corporation, hospital, manufacturing facility, government agency, educational institution, hospitality organization, or nonprofit, The Learning Enterprise offers a blueprint for creating an organization that preserves its wisdom, develops its people, and grows stronger with every generation.

This is not a book about technology.
It is a book about leadership.
It is a book about learning.
It is a book about building organizations that never stop becoming wiser.

“The Devil You Know” offers a raw, unflinching look at the evacuation of troops and allies from
Afghanistan, an operation that became a crucible of challenges. The book covers the Fort Hood
shooting, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Harvey, the Joplin tornado and many more significant
moments in America’s history where we were confident in the Devils we knew only to be
obliterated by the ones we did not. This book includes a foreword written by Retired Coast
Guard Commander Joseph J. Leonard, Jr.

Written as a first-person dialogue between veteran risk analyst E. G. Weiss, Jr. and an AI assistant named Cassandra, this book explores how convenience quietly replaces judgment, how capability often outruns restraint, and why dominion over technology was never automatic. Through real-world examples, historical parallels, cultural critique, and deeply personal reflection, Weiss examines how society reached a moment where control feels theoretical and authority has become symbolic.
This is not a technical manual or a political manifesto. It is a disciplined examination of stewardship, accountability, and the human cost of outsourcing thinking in a world obsessed with speed and certainty. From emergency management and homeland security to education, automation, and culture, Deserved Dominion asks the question few are willing to confront:
Deserved Dominion challenges readers to rethink what progress truly means and what must remain human if the future is to remain ours.

For too long, America has ignored the rising tide of cartel power, gang infiltration, and national security threats. This book is a raw, unapologetic exposé that names names, states facts, and holds accountable the political and bureaucratic figures who allowed this crisis to spiral out of control.
Written with the authority of a threat analyst, responder, and American patriot, this book pulls no punches in exposing the corruption, negligence, and cowardice that have endangered the sovereignty of the United States.
This is a battle for America’s survival.
For the first time in decades, America is fighting back, and this book details the war being waged; both in government and on the ground; to reclaim security, sovereignty, and justice.
The creation of this book began on the evening of January 20, 2025 just hours after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
That moment marked the American people’s refusal to accept failure any longer.
This is more than a warning; it is a call to action for every American who refuses to surrender their country to criminal empires and political appeasers. The time
for excuses is over. The time for courage has begun.

Foreword by Richard T. Sanchez, DEA (Retired)

In The Active Sport of Leadership, Daniel C. Comeaux draws from a lifetime shaped by athletics, discipline, federal investigations, and command-level leadership to deliver a powerful philosophy on what it truly means to lead. From his early years growing up in Louisiana learning life lessons on baseball fields, to leading major operations in law enforcement and mentoring future leaders, Comeaux reveals how sports, adversity, accountability, and perseverance helped shape the leadership principles that would define his career. Through deeply personal stories and practical insight, he explores why leadership is not passive, but an active responsibility that requires participation, preparation, composure, and purpose every single day.
Blending lessons from baseball dugouts, DEA operations, police leadership, and organizational culture, Comeaux explains how championship-level teams are built through trust, empowerment, communication, and intentional standards. Rather than focusing on titles or authority alone, he challenges readers to understand the importance of motivating, inspiring, and empowering others while creating environments where people can grow into leaders themselves. Drawing on decades of experience developing teams and leading through pressure, he demonstrates how resilience, emotional discipline, accountability, and culture ultimately determine whether organizations succeed or fail.
While rooted in law enforcement and public service, The Active Sport of Leadership speaks directly to corporate executives, managers, coaches, entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone responsible for leading people in high-pressure environments. More than a leadership book, it is a reflective and practical guide to building stronger cultures, developing future leaders, and laying foundations so those who follow can cross easier than the generations before them.

Fighting the fire in the field is nothing compared to the fire raging inside.

Brian Cook has served bravely as a firefighter for over 15 years. He loves his career, has a wonderful wife, two amazing kids and great friends who love and support him. Basically, he has it all. Until one emergency run changes everything.
Brian can't seem to let go of the horrific event and begins to internalize it and other tragedies he has witnessed during his time with the fire service. As Brian slips deeper into depression, he begins to self-medicate and pushes everyone away. He now faces the biggest battle of his life - not the fire in the field, but the fire raging inside.
Will Brian seek the help he needs from those who love him before it is too late and he loses everything?

Based on the award-winning movie.

Ever wonder what happens when you mix a Depression-era grandma, 15 years of climate research, and a wildly misinterpreted Mayan prophecy? Well, buckle up, because "Grandma Cripes and the Mayans" is a rollercoaster ride through the chaotic world of climate change— with a twist! Forget everything you thought you knew about global warming because, surprise, it’s not the villain you’ve been led to believe. In this laugh out-loud journey, our fearless author takes a serious look at America's climate conundrums, from misunderstood weather phenomena to the real (and often overlooked) issues at play— all while navigating life lessons handed down from one delightfully eccentric grandma who had an opinion on just about everything.
This is the book that spawned a decade-long speaking tour will have you chuckling at the end of the world that never came and questioning if maybe, just maybe, Grandma Cripes was onto something all along!

With Foreword by Itzam-Chan, former Chief and Keeper of the Long Count Calendar

This beautiful Christmas story follows Edward Lloyd’s journey home as he reconnects with his faith and family. After being away for years, Edward returns to his small-town roots, facing both physical and spiritual challenges. Along the way, he encounters various people who teach him more about God’s love and guide him through a process of spiritual transformation. One significant character is CJ, Momma’s home-care nurse. As their connection becomes an essential part of Edward’s journey, CJ helps the struggling prodigal to understand the importance of love, forgiveness, and redemption. The story builds to Edward's final moments with his mother, highlighting the power of prayer and the strength of familial bonds.

Originally written in 1987, this book has been completely re-created to become the perfect gift for this holiday season.

What if the very pain you've endured is the key to unlocking your greatest potential? In Through Trauma and Triumph, Sanchez delivers a gripping and deeply personal exploration of how overcoming trauma shapes leadership, decision-making, and ultimately, a meaningful life.
Drawing from his own lifetime of experience and the countless individuals he has mentored nationwide, Sanchez unpacks the unseen ways trauma influences our choices—both in moments of crisis and in the everyday struggles of leadership. With raw honesty and transformative insights, he challenges readers to confront their past, recognize the patterns that shape their leadership style, and harness their resilience to create lasting impact.
Based on a program that has inspired and empowered audiences across the country, Through Trauma and Triumph is more than a book—it’s a call to action. Whether you’re a first responder, corporate leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving to lead with authenticity, this book will challenge you to embrace your story, lead with conviction, and find purpose in the struggles that once threatened to define you.
If you’ve ever wondered how your hardest battles could become your greatest strengths, Through Trauma and Triumph is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

“The Definition of Unprecedented” is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of how the United States has historically responded to disasters. E.G. Weiss challenges the frequent use of the term "unprecedented" to describe disasters that, with proper historical understanding and preparation, could have been anticipated and mitigated. Drawing from over four decades of experience in emergency management, Weiss critiques the nation’s tendency to react rather than proactively prepare for disasters.
Through a detailed analysis of events like Hurricane Harvey, Weiss exposes the hidden failures
and oversights that often go unnoticed in the aftermath of such catastrophes. He argues that the word "unprecedented" has been used as a convenient excuse for a lack of preparedness, rather than a true reflection of the event’s uniqueness. This book is not just a critique but a call to action for emergency management professionals, policymakers, and the public to learn from the past and adopt a more proactive approach to disaster preparedness.
Weiss’s insightful narrative is backed by extensive research, expert opinions, and real-world
examples, making *The Definition of Unprecedented* a crucial resource for anyone involved in
disaster response and management. It is a compelling reminder that understanding history is
key to preventing future tragedies and that true preparedness lies in the ability to anticipate and plan for what others might dismiss as UNPRECEDENTED!
NOW AVAILABLE: The 2024 Updated Limited Edition Version with added follow-up content!

In Applied Healthy Paranoia: The Discipline of Anticipation, Dr. E. G. Weiss Jr. introduces a leadership philosophy built on pattern recognition, historical awareness, and disciplined imagination. Drawing on more than four decades of experience in emergency management, disaster response, and threat analysis, Weiss explores why institutions repeatedly fail to anticipate crises even when warnings are clearly present.
Through detailed case studies, historical analysis, intelligence reporting, and real world response experience, the book reveals how cascading failures develop across interconnected systems such as healthcare, infrastructure, law enforcement, government, and corporate leadership.
The concept of Applied Healthy Paranoia challenges leaders to move beyond reactive planning and toward anticipatory thinking. It encourages organizations to question assumptions, analyze structural vulnerabilities, and recognize the hidden factors that can turn local incidents into national emergencies.
Spanning twenty nine chapters, the book examines the psychology of leadership, the dangers of overconfidence, the influence of media and political pressure, and the critical role of imagination in preparedness. From the lessons of Galveston and Saxby’s Gale to modern intelligence assessments and global security concerns, Weiss demonstrates how the discipline of anticipation can help leaders identify the “red wagons” hidden beneath everyday debris.
Applied Healthy Paranoia is both a warning and a guide for leaders in emergency management, homeland security, healthcare, corporate governance, education, and community leadership who recognize that the future rarely announces itself politely.

In this book" authors E.G. Weiss, Jr. and Emily Fay provide an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing Public Information Officers in today’s rapidly changing world. Drawing on their combined and unique experiences in emergency management, response, and public communication, they delve into the critical role PIOs play in navigating crises, adapting to new technologies, and maintaining ethical standards in the face of increasing scrutiny. From the complexities of managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues to the pressures of responding to natural disasters, protests, and the ongoing challenges at the southern border, Weiss and Fay offer a comprehensive guide for PIOs. This book is not only a practical resource filled with case studies, templates, and expert insights, but also a motivational call to action for PIOs to embrace innovation, uphold ethical communication, and lead with integrity. "Frontline Messaging" is an essential read for anyone involved in public communication, emergency management, or crisis response, providing the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in one of the most demanding yet vital roles in modern society.

Every organization claims its employees are its greatest asset.
Few prepare them accordingly.
In this third installment of the Corporate Security Series, Dr. E. G. Weiss, Jr. moves beyond perimeter security and crisis theory to address the most overlooked vulnerability in modern corporations: the untrained employee.
From active aggressor awareness and de-escalation principles to medical readiness, shelter-in-place planning, communication under stress, and the mathematics of turnover, this book speaks directly to the C-Suite. It challenges the assumption that annual training and written policies are enough in an unstable world.
Through real-world assessments and executive-level analysis, Weiss exposes the gap between leadership belief and operational reality. He demonstrates how liability expands quietly when training fails to keep pace with staffing changes, when reporting culture weakens, and when environmental safeguards are assumed rather than tested.

At the center of the book is the STABLE Framework for Corporate Readiness:
Situational Awareness
Timely Reporting
Action Under Stress
Basic Life-Saving Skills
Leadership Alignment
Environmental Preparedness

This is not a tactical manual. It is a leadership guide.
Corporate Security in a Culture of Preparedness reframes safety as governance, ethics, and competitive advantage. It provides executives with a structured, scalable approach to reducing liability, strengthening culture, and transforming preparedness from annual obligation into organizational identity.
Prepared employees are not a liability.
They are a stabilizing force.

Because some left the ICS board in the back of the truck, someone else laminated a plan no one can read, and someone just spent $800 of grant money on a tactical vest they’ll never deploy.

This is not your standard-issue responder manual.

In This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (Responder Edition), veteran disaster responder and brutally honest trainer E.G. Weiss holds up the mirror – and then cracks it with sarcasm, hard truth, and laugh-out-loud realness. From morale patches that lie, to conferences filled with influencer keynotes who’ve never seen a triage tag, this book rips into the dysfunctional culture we’ve built with duct tape, ego, and acronyms no one understands. You’ll laugh. You’ll wince. You’ll probably text a colleague to say “This chapter is 100% about you.” But beneath the humor is a deep challenge: to do better – for the next generation of responders, for our families, and for ourselves. Whether you’re a cop, medic, firefighter, emergency manager, dispatcher, border agent, or just someone who’s ever muttered, “What the hell are we doing?” while holding a clipboard – this book is your invitation to stop the madness. Stop shooting yourself in the foot. Start building a legacy worth handing down.
And finally – finally – let’s figure out why we can’t have nice things.

In “Home-Grown Terrorism in America”, Weiss provides an exhaustive history of domestic
terrorism over the past 25 years as well as a glimpse into our current situation and beyond. This
comprehensive guide serves as a crucial resource for law enforcement, emergency
management, and homeland security professionals. Through detailed analysis and case
studies, Weiss explores the evolving threats that shadow the nation, offering insights and
strategies for dealing with this ever-present danger. This book includes an emotional and chilling
foreword by Christopher Hansen, a survivor of the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

Before Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes became one of the most notorious cartel leaders in the world, law enforcement professionals were already beginning to see the warning signs.
The Hunt takes readers inside the extraordinary period when Daniel C. Comeaux was helping build and lead the team tasked with pursuing one of the most dangerous emerging criminal organizations in Mexico.
Set against the rise of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the story moves between the growing power of El Mencho and the investigators working to understand, penetrate, and disrupt the organization around him. It is a story of intelligence, investigations, relationships, pressure, mistakes, persistence, and the leadership required to bring talented people together against an adversary that refuses to stand still.
Written with the pace of a thriller but grounded in actual events, The Hunt provides a rare look behind the investigations and headlines at the people doing the work.
More importantly, it reveals something Comeaux has carried throughout his career: extraordinary operations are rarely the product of one extraordinary person.
They are the product of extraordinary teams.

Corporate risk has changed. Most leadership thinking has not.
In today’s volatile social, political, and economic climate, organizations face threats that extend far beyond traditional security concerns. Executive visibility has increased. Facilities operate in environments that change faster than companies adapt. Decisions made to protect reputation often create greater legal and operational exposure. Yet many leaders still believe that “nothing has happened yet” is a strategy.
It is not.
Corporate Security in a Volatile Age offers a clear, executive-level framework for understanding modern risk and fulfilling leadership responsibility. Drawing on more than four decades of experience in emergency management, threat analysis, and security consulting, Dr. E. G. Weiss, Jr. examines how risk actually emerges and why preparedness is now a governance issue, not a discretionary expense.
Through real-world insight and practical perspective, this book explores executive exposure, facility vulnerability, overseas operations, protest disruption, technology overreliance, training gaps, and crisis communication failures.
This is not a tactical manual. It is a leadership guide for decision-making under uncertainty.
Preparedness does not invite danger. It limits damage. It preserves trust. It protects people.
Never is not a strategy.

This book delves into the complex and multifaceted crisis of Venezuela, a nation once prosperous but now grappling with economic collapse, political turmoil, and a humanitarian disaster of unprecedented scale.
This book provides an in-depth examination of how Venezuela’s downfall has not only shattered the lives of millions of its citizens but also cast ripples across borders, reaching into the heart of the United States. From the rise of authoritarian regimes and the implosion of democratic institutions to the emergence of powerful gangs that exploit the country’s chaos, this book traces the intricate web of factors that have led to Venezuela’s current state. With meticulous research and expert insights, it explores the harrowing journey of Venezuelan migrants seeking refuge and the spread of criminal networks that now pose significant challenges to U.S. security. This book, like so many E.G. Weiss, Jr. books, goes beyond the headlines, offering a comprehensive analysis that extends to healthcare and education systems in the
United States. Weiss examines the strains on hospitals, schools, and public resources, highlighting the urgent need for strategic responses. The book presents a detailed look at the connections between Venezuelan gangs and international cartels, shedding light on the growing threats that American communities face.
Written for professionals in Homeland Security, law enforcement, healthcare, and education, this book is a vital resource that combines historical context, current events, and forward-looking strategies. It calls for a coordinated response, urging policymakers and practitioners to address the complexities of this crisis with informed, decisive action.
This is more than a recounting of a nation's downfall—it is a call to recognize and respond to the profound challenges that arise when a country collapses and the repercussions extend far beyond its borders...

What happens when a threat analyst stops reading biblical prophecy as a prediction and starts examining it as intelligence?
Indications & Warnings approaches one of history’s oldest and most controversial subjects from an entirely different direction. Instead of attempting to predict dates, identify the Antichrist, or declare that every war, earthquake, or political crisis fulfills prophecy, veteran threat analyst E. G. Weiss, Jr. applies the same analytical mindset used to examine emerging threats: identify the indicators, establish the baseline, gather the intelligence, challenge assumptions, and keep watching.
Ancient Scripture is placed alongside history, geopolitics, military developments, technology, shifting alliances, modern warfare, and current events. The question is never simply, “Does this fulfill prophecy?”
The question is far more interesting:
What if this means this?
And if it might, what else should we expect to see?
Written for believers, skeptics, intelligence professionals, and anyone willing to examine the evidence without beginning with the conclusion, Indications & Warnings does not promise to tell readers what will happen next.
It teaches them what to watch.