SAS Survival Handbook (eBook)

A new and fully updated edition of the original, bestselling survival handbook. Written by ex-SAS survival expert John ?Lofty? Wiseman, this book provides the most reliable, authoritative and respected survival information on the market. The original survival handbook ? the choice of both survival expert and novice, this book is the international bestseller which in the 20 years since it was first published has been often imitated but never bettered. John ?Lofty? Wiseman served in the SAS for 26 years: his knowledge, experience and skills are unrivalled in survival circles. He is the first and best expert on survival instruction ? in any situation. In this fully updated edition, Lofty imparts his much sought-after survival experience, knowledge and timeless techniques ? preparing you for anything, anywhere in the world. Updated contents include: Be prepared ? The latest, most resilient, resourceful and eco-friendly must-have kitOn the move ? Up-to-date navigation technologies such as GPS are discussed and explainedHealth ? The body?s physiology explained: how to maximise survival when injured or in any climate, on land or at sea.Disaster Survival? Increasingly-changing environmental conditions are addressed: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fireFear Management ? How to react, keep calm, and manage hostile environments and survival situationNavigation - Skills, technologies and techniques to use when making your way through unfamiliar terrain Also featuring new case studies and survival scenarios, designed to offer fascinating insight into other people?s survival experiences and to force you to think about what you would do in their position.

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The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the 'SAS Survival Handbook' is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared in any city, land or sea. SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach you:Preparation - Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit.Navigation - Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain.Food and Health - Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing yourself and avoiding disease.Urban Safety and Security - Recognising dangerous situations, defending yourself and saving others.Disaster Survival - Dealing with unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire.