
SAS Survival Handbook
How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
John 'Lofty' Wiseman(Author)
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 6. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-00-715899-7 (ISBN)
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Description
A brand-new edition of the standard-setter in survival skills. Written by ex-SAS survival expert John 'Lofty' Wiseman, this book tells you how to survive.
This is the original survival handbook, the international bestseller which in the 15 years since it was first published has been often imitated but never bettered.
The book is based on the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force, and shows how to survive outdoors, on land, or at sea, in any weather, in any part of the world.
Whether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor, or anyone else engaged in outdoor pursuits, this reference bible could actually save your life.
Contents
Introduction
Essentials
Strategy
Climate & Terrain
Food
Camp craft
Reading the signs
On the move
Health
Survival at sea
Rescue
Disasters
This is the original survival handbook, the international bestseller which in the 15 years since it was first published has been often imitated but never bettered.
The book is based on the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force, and shows how to survive outdoors, on land, or at sea, in any weather, in any part of the world.
Whether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor, or anyone else engaged in outdoor pursuits, this reference bible could actually save your life.
Contents
Introduction
Essentials
Strategy
Climate & Terrain
Food
Camp craft
Reading the signs
On the move
Health
Survival at sea
Rescue
Disasters
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
With translucent dust cover
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
300 b/w, 180 col illus
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
810 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-715899-7 (9780007158997)
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E-Book
08/2011
Collins
€7.79
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03/2009
Collins
€39.80
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Additional editions

E-Book
08/2011
Collins
€7.79
Available for download
Person
John 'Lofty' Wiseman served for 26 years with the Special Air Service and was their Chief Survival Instructor. He remains the foremost authority on SAS training techniques for civilians and his TV appearances include Lenny Henry's Big Amazon Adventure.
Content
Essentials; Strategy; Climate and Terrain; Food; Camp; Craft; Reading the signs; On the move; Health; Survival at sea; Rescue; Disasters.