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Review œA classic outdoor manual. … Written by John Wiseman, former survivalinstructor for Britain’s elite Special Air Service (an all-conditions strikeforce considered by some to be tougher than the U.S. Navy SEALs), the bookaddresses every conceivable disaster scenario. … Don’t leave home withoutit. (Outside magazine)œThis step-by-step survival bible has… prepared [me]for anything. … This edition’s most valuable lessons arrive in its new˜Urban Survival’ section, which features tactics for countering espionage anddealing with urban animal attacks. (Washington Post) Read more From the BackCover The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival “Aclassic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable disaster scenario.Don’t leave home without it–Outside magazineRevised to reflect the latest insurvival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urbansurvival and terrorism, the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller SASSurvival Handbook by John “Lofty” Wiseman is the definitive resource for allcampers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. From basic campcraft and navigationto fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, thiscomplete course includes:Being prepared: Understanding basic survival skills,like reading the weather, and preparation essentials, such as a pocketsurvival kit.Making camp: Finding the best location, constructing theappropriate shelter, organizing camp, staying warm, and creating tools.Food:What to eat, what to avoid, where to find it, and how to prepare it.First aid:A comprehensive course in emergency/wilderness medicine, including how tomaximize survival in any climate or when injured.Disaster survival: How toreact in the face of natural disasters and hostile situations”and how tosurvive if all services and supplies are cut off.Self-defense: Arming yourselfwith basic hand-to-hand combat techniques.Security: Protecting your family andproperty from intrusion, break-ins, and theft.Climate & terrain: Overcomingany location, from the tropics to the poles, from the desert to the mountainsand sea. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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Product Details:
- Paperback: 672 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Revised ed. edition (November 11, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0062378074
- ISBN-13: 71
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
- #7 in Safety & First Aid (Books)