
SAS Survival Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
John 'Lofty' Wiseman(Author)
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 5. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-00-727493-2 (ISBN)
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Description
A new and fully updated edition of the original, bestselling survival handbook. Written by ex-SAS survival expert John 'Lofty' Wiseman, this book provides the most reliable, authoritative and respected survival information on the market.
The original survival handbook - the choice of both survival expert and 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 and skills are unrivalled in survival circles. He is the first and best expert on survival instruction - in any situation. In this fully updated edition, Lofty imparts his much sought-after survival experience, knowledge and timeless techniques - preparing you for anything, anywhere in the world.
Updated contents include:
Be prepared - The latest, most resilient, resourceful and eco-friendly must-have kit
On the move - Up-to-date navigation technologies such as GPS are discussed and 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, and manage hostile environments and survival situation
Navigation - Skills, technologies and techniques to use when making your way through unfamiliar terrain
Also featuring new case studies and survival scenarios, designed to offer fascinating insight into other people's survival experiences and to force you to think about what you would do in their position.
The original survival handbook - the choice of both survival expert and 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 and skills are unrivalled in survival circles. He is the first and best expert on survival instruction - in any situation. In this fully updated edition, Lofty imparts his much sought-after survival experience, knowledge and timeless techniques - preparing you for anything, anywhere in the world.
Updated contents include:
Be prepared - The latest, most resilient, resourceful and eco-friendly must-have kit
On the move - Up-to-date navigation technologies such as GPS are discussed and 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, and manage hostile environments and survival situation
Navigation - Skills, technologies and techniques to use when making your way through unfamiliar terrain
Also featuring new case studies and survival scenarios, designed to offer fascinating insight into other people's survival experiences and to force you to think about what you would do in their position.
Reviews / Votes
'An ideal level of detail for a single book ... The most valuable 'jack of all trades' book that currently exists' Bushcraft UKMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
350 b/w, 150 col illus
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
810 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-727493-2 (9780007274932)
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Previous edition

John 'Lofty' Wiseman
SAS Survival Handbook
How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
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05/2003
Collins
€36.08
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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.