Want to know how to stay alive in extreme situations? This practical, accurate guide gives you all the expert, field-tested tools and techniques you need to survive. Whether you find yourself lost in the woods, adrift on a life raft, bitten by a snake, or needing shelter in cold weather, this hands-on resource teaches you how to stay safe (and sane), find rescue, and live to tell the tale!
Know the basics of survival ? perform life-saving first aid, make fire and shelter, and find water and food
Manage your emotions ? cope with panic and anger, get the ?survivor?s attitude,? and foster cooperation and hope with others
Increase your chances of rescue ? signal for help and navigate using a compass or the sky
Practice expert survival methods ? tie essential knots, craft your own weapons and tools, and make natural remedies
Gain wisdom for water emergencies ? stay afloat when your ship or boat sinks, avoid dehydration and starvation, and make it to shore
Open the book and find:
Common survival scenarios you may encounter
Tried-and-tested advice for individuals or groups
The items you need to stay alive
Basic orientation skills
Ways to keep warm or cool
The best methods for building a fire in any environment
What you can (and can?t) eat and drink in the wild
True stories of survival
