This month we look at Watch My Back: A Bouncer's Story by Geoff Thompson an experienced barroom bouncer Geoff Thompson brings you the bare truths of the many forms of violence that commonly occur on the streets. Having been involved in hundreds of clashes and out-and-out brawls, Thompson knows what it takes to prevail in situations where egos are bruised, tempers rise and fights break out suddenly and violently.

In this applied and entertaining book, Thompson reveals the two biggest secrets to winning a real fight and gives his thoughts on street fighters vs. trained fighters, "fighting without fighting," police involvement, dealing with women, humour in adversity and many more lessons, tips and stories he's accumulated while working for nine years in some of the world's roughest bars