SAS Survival Handbook

The internationally bestselling SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK is the Special Air Service s complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John "Lofty" Wiseman, the original survival instructor, presents real strategies for surviving every type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures (including chemical and nuclear situations) 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. This is THE survival handbook - the first choice of both survival experts and novices for more than twenty years.
Included in this fully revised and updated edition are:
- Case Studies about actual survival situations, both gone wrong and done right - Survival Scenarios that answer critical questions about life-saving choices - An expanded section on Fear Management and the body s coping mechanisms in extreme circumstances - Additional information on the essential skill of Building a Basic Camp - Explanations of the latest navigation technologies such as GPS - Eco-friendly Survival Tips, on how to maximize "being green" without sacrificing survival