Written by ex-SAS survival expert John ' Lofty' Wiseman, this book provides the most reliable, authoritative & respected survival information on the market. The original survival handbook – the choice of both survival expert & 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 & skills are unrivalled in survival circles. He is the first & best expert on survival instruction – in any situation. In this fully updated edition, Lofty imparts his much sought-after survival experience, knowledge & timeless techniques – preparing you for anything, anywhere in the world. Contents include: Be prepared
- The latest, most resilient, resourceful & eco-friendly must-have kit. On the move
- Up-to-date navigation technologies such as GPS are discussed & explained. Health
- 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 fire. Fear Management
- How to react, keep calm, & manage hostile environments & survival situation. Navigation
- Skills, technologies & techniques to use when making your way through unfamiliar terrain. Also featuring new case studies & survival scenarios, designed to offer fascinating insight into other people's survival experiences & to force you to think about what you would do in their position.