SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere

by John 'Lofty' Wiseman

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

613.69

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Collection

Your library

Publication

William Morrow Paperbacks (2014), Edition: 3, Paperback, 672 pages

Description

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.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member simondavies

Fun making bear-traps in the garden. The first aid section is really good as well.

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LibraryThing member Herabelle

Pretty freakin good, I can take a big game animal down if I need to now, hopefully it won't come to that as I am vegetarian :)
But in all seriousness you need to practice these skills if you want to be able to really survive if put in a bad situation.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in

survivalism.

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LibraryThing member kaelirenee

In book memes, there is invariably a question about which book you would want to take along with you on a deserted island. Most people answer something like the Bible or the complete works of Shakespeare. I always answer this book. It covers everything from urban survivalism (don't get too attached

to pets; you may have to eat them) to how to survive a plane crash into the ocean. Of course, you have to read the book before you need it, but it would be good to add to any backpack before a trip. The added couple of pounds could come in very handy.

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LibraryThing member John5918

Quite useful as a "textbook" to supplement the survival courses which I have done over the years.

LibraryThing member kwskultety

Brilliant and thought provoking. I learned about cultural differences resulting in plane crashes, why the Eastern world is good at math, and when you are born in the early part of the year you get certain privileges. Everyone should read this book; and then send their kids to school as outlined in

the chapter "Marita's Bargain".

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