The sas urban survival handbook

Search review text. Someone bought me this book - people buy me a lot of books and socks because what else do you buy a man of my years? Anyway, this was a really interesting read and I will put some of these techniques to the test.

I might try and snare my 95 year old wife Timothy Boyd. Good solid survival book. Well laid out material with tons of good illustrations. The utility of this book depends on your previous knowledge on the arguments, anyway is good to keep it at home. Jordy Terry. Mostly common sense stuff about everyday life eg dieting, de-stressing, driving in fog, home repairs, how to use tools, self defense etc.

Not at all what I was expecting. Basically how to live an everyday life. How do you prepare a bear? Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year— more than on the roads, more than in the great outdoors. Household chemicals, electricity, cooking knives, and rodent poisons—in the wrong hands and with improper usage, these day-to-day resources bring danger to your home. Add to this the risks of moving through city streets the threat of rape, muggings, and gang violence and the menace of natural disasters floods, earthquakes, blizzards that cannot be avoided.

Every day serves as a constant reminder: The world is truly a frightening place. The SAS Urban Survival Guide advises readers to think practically about urban environments and offers tips and instructions on how to avoid hazards wherever one goes.

Addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. From basic campcraft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, this complete course includes: Being prepared: Understanding basic survival skills, like reading the weather, and preparation essentials, such as a pocket survival kit. Making camp: Finding the best location, constructing the appropriate shelter, organizing camp, staying warm, and creating tools. Food: What to eat, what to avoid, where to find it, and how to prepare it.

Disaster survival: How to react in the face of natural disasters and hostile situations—and how to survive if all services and supplies are cut off. Self-defense: Arming yourself with basic hand-to-hand combat techniques. Security: Protecting your family and property from intrusion, break-ins, and theft. Author : John Wiseman Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company Incorporated ISBN: Category: Reference Page: View: Read Now » A companion to the SAS Survival Handbook instructs city dwellers on how to avoid and survive common sources of vulnerability, from accidents and household hazards to crime and natural disasters, in a guide that explains how to assess risks and make prompt decisions.

The handbook shows how to make and keep your home and avoid domestic accident or injury. It shows the dangers of DIY tools, chemicals and poisonous plants in your home and garden, and gives help and strategies for home security and fire prevention.

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