SAS survival handbook : the ultimate guide to surviving anywhere

Title:

Author:

Wiseman, John, 1940-

ISBN:

9780062378071

Personal Author:

Wiseman, John, 1940-

Edition:

Third edition.

Publication Information:

New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.

Physical Description:

672 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

General Note:

"Featuring 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival"--Cover.

Includes index.

Abstract:

A survival guide from the Special Air Service offers a complete course on how to be prepared for any type of emergency--from natural disasters to terrorist attacks to wilderness adventures--explaining how to adapt successfully to various climates, how to identify edible plants, and how to build a fire, with tips on first aid, campcraft, emergency preparation, and more. The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art and diagrams.

Subject Term:

Survival -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Added Corporate Author:

Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2209188

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Summary

"A classic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don't leave home without it"--Outside magazine

The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival

Revised to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urban survival and terrorism, the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller SAS Survival Handbook by John "Lofty" Wiseman is the definitive resource for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. From basic campcraft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, this complete course includes:

Being prepared: Understanding basic survival skills, like reading the weather, and preparation essentials, such as a pocket survival kit.

Making camp: Finding the best location, constructing the appropriate 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 to maximize survival in any climate or when injured.

Disaster survival: How to react in the face of natural disasters and hostile situations--and how to survive if all services and supplies are cut off.

Self-defense: Arming yourself with basic hand-to-hand combat techniques.

Security: Protecting your family and property from intrusion, break-ins, and theft.

Climate & terrain: Overcoming any location, from the tropics to the poles, from the desert to the mountains and sea.