The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel

by Joshua Piven

Other authorsDavid Borgenicht, Brenda Brown (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

613.69

Collection

Publication

Chronicle Books (2001), Edition: Later Printing, Paperback, 176 pages

Description

Reference. Nonfiction. HTML: If you have to leave home, TAKE THIS BOOK! The team that brought you The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook now helps you navigate the perils of travel. Learn what to do when the tarantula crawls up your leg, the riptide pulls you out to sea, the sandstorm's headed your way, or your camel just won't stop. Find out how to pass a bribe, remove leeches, climb out of a well, survive a fall onto subway tracks, catch a fish without a rod, and preserve a severed limb. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions show you how to survive these and dozens of other adventures. An appendix of travel tips, useful phrases, and gestures to avoid will also ensure your safe return. Because you just never know....

User reviews

LibraryThing member hemlokgang
A rambunctiously funny book about preposterous and almost impossible travel dilemmas and the means to resolve them. Light and really enjoyable!
LibraryThing member skinglist
A little too far fetched for me to find an enjoyable read.
LibraryThing member JoanAxthelm
The interesting scenarios chosen by the make this book amusing and interesting. Mainly written in a list format, this book is clearly laid out for an easy search of the information you are looking for.

Lexile about 960

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 6.85 inches

ISBN

0811831310 / 9780811831314

UPC

765145031318
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