Sport - Survival

A pocket guide to first aid and safety in and around the water written especially for the waterports enthusiast Clear instructions and advice on emergency procedures injuries and survival gear

Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Inevitably, it wasn't long before Bear was leading out-of-bounds night-climbing missions at school. As a teenager, he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster's karate training camp in Japan. On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruell... read more

The complete guide to living in the wild from the ultimate survival expert.
Bear Grylls shares the secrets of his years of fieldcraft in the ultimate guide to how to live outdoors.
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Hidden Dangers - What to look out for; the pitfalls that the seasoned field professional would know to avoid, because danger rarely announces its presence.
 Bear’s Secret Scouting Tips - Advice that only someone who has spent extended periods of time living in the wild can offer – lessons ... read more

Disasters happen quickly and without compassion, disrupting thousands of lives every year. During a disaster emergency services may not be able to respond to every call immediately, and this means you must be ready to provide your own shelter, food, first-aid, water and sanitation for at least three days. Are you ready? This is your complete guide to what to do before, during and after disaster strikes, covering all possible situations and eventualities including: what to do in specific emergencies such as an earthquake or t... read more

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Although we live in an age of computers and high technology, we must still rely on our inner strength and ability to survive day by day. This book tells and shows you how to win the mental survival game and beat the elements.

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Humans cannot survive more than three minutes without air; more than three hours exposed to extreme low-temperature; more than three days without water; more than three weeks without food. These are the general laws of survival, but some people defy the odds. Using true tales of survival, including high-profile cases such as the case of the sailors lasting at sea for 199 days adrift on the Rose Noelle, the soldiers who died on Ruapehu while a Japanese tramper came off the mountain and asked for a cigarette, and the much-discussed c... read more

The charismatic host of Discovery Channel's hit show "Man vs. Wild" shows how anyone can survive in the most perilous environments. Full-color throughout.

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<p><strong>Helps both novices and those with some experience to enjoy the NZ bush in greater safety.</strong> Provides up-to-date information on new techniques, new equipment, and new ideas. Includes trip planning, managing risk, food, equipment, shelter, tramping skills, weather, navigation, river safety, hazards, emergency procedures, and much more!</p>

The bestselling compact guide on how to survive in the wild, in any climate, on land or at sea. This updated edition contains all the latest techniques on survival training and timeless advice from the foremost expert in survival, Lofty Wiseman. All of it is rooted in the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force, in which Lofty served for 26 years. Using clear line drawings and colour illustrations, and new case studies and survival scenarios, Lofty describes survival techniques... read more