Outdoor survival skills Books

Book SynopsisFew books have captured the haunting world of music and rivers and of the sport they provide as well as A River Never Sleeps. Roderick L. Haig-Brown writes of fishing not just as a sport, but also as an art. He knows moving water and the life within it—its subtlest mysteries and perpetual delights. He is a man who knows fish lore as few people ever will, and the legends and history of a great sport.Month by month, he takes you from river to river, down at last to the saltwater and the sea: in January, searching for the steelhead in the dark, cold water; in May, fishing for bright, sea-run cutthroats; and on to the chilly days of October and the majestic run of spawning salmon. All the great joy of angling is here: the thrill of fishing during a thunderstorm, the sight of a river in freshet or a river calm and hushed, the suspense of a skillful campaign to capture some half-glimpsed trout or salmon of extraordinary size, and the excitement of playing and landing a momentous fish.A River Never Sleeps is one of the enduring classics of angling. It will provide a rich reading experience for all who love fishing or rivers.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisRevised and updated with color photographs, the classic guide to search and rescue. In 2012, there were 661,000 missing person cases opened in the United States. While the majority of missing person cases that get opened are closed quickly, by the end of the year over 2,000 remained unresolved. In many instances, when the missing person is lost in

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Book SynopsisMushroom guru Gary Lincoff escorts you through the cultural and culinary history of the mushroom, hunting and identifying wild mushrooms, mushroom safety, and on to preparing and serving the fungi. Stunning photographs and Lincoff’s fascinating anecdotes from the field will make you an instant mycophile. Gathering edible wild food is a wonderful way to forge a connection to the Earth. Mushrooms are the ultimate local food source; they grow literally everywhere, from mountains and woodlands to urban and suburban parks to your own backyard.The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised will enrich your understanding of the natural world and build an appreciation for an ancient, critically relevant, and useful body of knowledge. With great expertise, Lincoff provides a complete overview of edible mushrooms: from the mushroom’s earliest culinary awakening, through getting equipped for mushroom forays, to preparing and serving the fruits of the foray, wherever you live. Inside you’ll find: A brief, colorful history of mushroom hunting worldwide How to get equipped for a mushroom foray A completely illustrated guide to the common wild edible mushrooms and their poisonous look-alikes, with information of psychedelic and psychotherapeutic mushrooms An illustrated guide to medicinal mushrooms Where to find your fare, and how to identify them How to prepare and serve your fungi Thirty delicious recipes Five appendices offer even more mushroom knowledge, with information on how to make mushroom artwork, mushroom cultivation, less common edible varieties, and winter hunting; plus find an essential guide to major poisonous mushrooms, symptoms of poisoning, and treatment. Whether you’re just starting out with the hobby or an experienced mycophile looking to add to your collection, The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised is your ideal guide.

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Book SynopsisThe very best tactics and techniques that successful anglers use to get their fish.With decades of experience on the water, Lamar Underwood knows the best gear, the best times to head out, the best lures to select for certain fish, and the best casts to use for every angling situation. Now, he wants you to know the tips that he’s picked up from his long experience. 250 Amazing Fishing Tips is a concise, easy to read collection of the best tested tidbits of fishing wisdom from a lifetime angler.250 Amazing Fishing Tips focuses on the most popular freshwater gamefish—trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye, catfish, salmon, and pike—and saltwater favorites, such as striped bass, bluefish, flounder, redfish, weakfish, and sea trout. The techniques and tips here are applicable to rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, estuaries and inlets, bays, beaches, and offshore.The angler you always see catching fish isn’t lucky—he just studies his quarry thoroughly, so there is nothing left to luck when he ventures out onto the water. With 250 Amazing Fishing Tips, you can acquire that knowledge as well. With these specially selected bites of angling know-how, you can catch more fish, bigger fish, and have more fun!Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisThe very best tactics and techniques that successful hunters use to get their game.With years of hunting experience, Lamar Underwood and Nate Matthews know the best gear, the best tactics, the best times and places to hunt, and what to do once game has been taken. Now, they want you to know the tips that they've picked up from their long experience. 250 Amazing Hunting Tips is a concise, easy to read collection of the best tested tidbits of wisdom from two longtime hunters.250 Amazing Hunting Tips focuses on the game species that most of us hunt for: deer, elk, bear, boar, pheasants, quail, grouse, ducks, geese, turkeys, small game, and much more. Included are techniques and advice on such things as the best equipment for different game, how to train gun dogs, where to place tree stands for your best chance at a deer, how to effectively use decoys, and much more. Divided into convenient sections, the tips in this book offer something for both experienced hunters and beginners heading out for the first time.The guy who always gets his buck or consistently comes home with braces of birds isn't lucky—he just studies his quarry thoroughly, so there is nothing left to luck when he ventures afield. With 250 Amazing Hunting Tips, you acquire that knowledge as well. With this specially selected collection of hunting know-how, you will get more birds, deer, or whatever you choose to hunt, and have more fun doing it.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bow hunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisAccording to Steve Raymond, tying flies requires “imagination and skill, creativity and discipline, patience and vision.” But for the fly fisher, tying flies is more than that—it is the creation of a living insect from fur, feathers, or synthetic materials and is an art and a passion.Blue Upright discusses the fly patterns that have served Steve Raymond most faithfully over the years. There are well-known and famous flies, such as the Crazy Charlie; there are flies that wouldn’t be recognized outside of the Pacific Northwest; and, more interestingly, there are flies of his own creation, which he uses alone or shares with only a few close friends. Here, he shares not only the flies but also the stories that go along with some of those flies, which include the Carey Special, Thompson’s Delectable Chronomoid, the Green Machine, and the Blue Upright.Each of Steve Raymond’s favorite flies call to mind memories of landscapes, anglers, and fish that have passed through his life, and each of his stories will appeal to beginners and experienced fly tyers alike.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisStories are what keep history alive, and Rivers of the Heart is the perfect book to keep the history of fly fishing alive. Steve Raymond shares some of the best and brightest moments from his nearly fifty years of fly-fishing experiences, a long fly-fishing life that contains ecstasy, agony, and passion for trout, salmon, and saltwater gamefish in waters from Canada to the Caribbean, northern Scotland to the South Pacific.The heart-warming stories and funny moments within will delight and charm you to no end. Memorable fly-fishing partners, famous pioneer fly tyers, and old fishing friends are only a few of the charming characters you’ll meet.How did fly patterns get their names? What would the perfect river be like? What would Dame Juliana Berners be doing if she were alive today? Discover the answers to all of these questions and more in this warmly written memoir of the people, places, things, realities, and fantasies encountered by the author in his lifetime of fishing he now remembers as his “rivers of the heart.”Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisBecome a pro at living and thriving off the land.Survival Skills of the Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the techniques that have made the indigenous people of North America revered for their mastery of the wilderness. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land.Learn key skills like:Building a strong campfireLearning to hunt and butcher your meatsCreating a safe and solid shelterAnd much more!Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or a novice hiker, Survival Skills of the Native Americans is your handbook to not simply surviving the outdoors, but flourishing. The know-how of the Native Americans is unique and popular, admired by young people, historians, and those with a special interest in living off the land. Native Americans have lived outdoors for ages, and now you can be successful, too, with the skills, tips, and tricks included in this handy manual.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisThis extensive guide will enable the reader to commune with the natural world and master a full spectrum of traditional practices, hands-on skill, and theoretical knowledge. Bushcraft Bible is an essential tool for the naturalist in all of us that dreams of building a shelter, hunting and gathering for survival, and living a peaceful and environmentally conscious lifestyle. From surviving in the depths of the Jungle to thriving in the white-hot desert, this comprehensive reference will provide even the most experienced outdoorsman with essential survival skills. In order to develop the ability to inhabit and traverse natural landscapes, Bushcraft Bible contains information on:• Safe use of the axe and bush knife • Recommended and required tools• Chopping wood and felling a tree • Preparing for unexpected weather and other surprises• Wilderness first aidBushcraft is about thriving in the natural environment and requires a multitude of skills like firecraft, tracking, shelter building, foraging, and rope and twine-making. The easy-to-follow text enable campers to create such lodgings as half-cave shelters, beaver mat huts, birch bark shacks, over-water camps, a Navajo hogan, and a pole house. Bushcraft Bible should be required reading for hikers, campers, hunters, foresters, backwoods adventurers, scouts, or youth groups—anyone with a passion for the outdoors.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Book SynopsisPrepare your child for the unpredictable. Teach your boy or girl basic outdoors survival skills, first aid, how to create their own "bug-out bag," and more.Most of us aren’t ready for the worst possible events—fire, civil disorder, earthquakes, floods, hurricane, tornado—but we can be! Now there is an easy way for mothers and fathers to teach their kids to be better prepared—and for families to learn to work together. David Nash offers projects that will amaze and entertain kids—and help your family prepare for the worst: Bottle Cap Fishing Lure Dehydrated Toothpaste Dots Campfire Popcorn Penny Battery Mason Jar Butter Newspaper Seed Pot Rain Barrel Homemade Fire starters Bug Out Bag Compost Pile Portable DIY Fishing Gear Tin Can Lantern Book Code Paracord Bracelet 48 Hour Candle Waterproofing Matches Mini Can Stove Plastic Bag Water Collection And much more Make sure your family is ready for the unexpected.

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Book Synopsis"The author has devoted a lifetime to learning and mastering the ways of the wilderness. . . . His concepts have been proven by the more than 10,000 students..." —Booklist Newly updated to include color photos throughout, this timeless survival guide is refreshed to appeal to new outdoors enthusiasts  Outdoor Survival Skills has taught generations of wilderness adventurers how to survive in nature without expensive purchased equipment, instead drawing on knowledge of the land and carefully tested techniques, many of them ancient, for finding or creating shelter, fire, tools, water, and plant and animal foods. Anecdotes from the author's lifetime of experience provide thrilling examples of the skills and attitudes that ensure survival outdoors. In this newest edition, updated text is accompanied by color photos to help both veteran and novice outdoor explorers embrace their survival skills.  Trade Review"The author has devoted a lifetime to learning and mastering the ways of the wilderness. . . . His concepts have been proven by the more than 10,000 students who have successfully participated in his wilderness laboratories." Booklist"My first how-to survival book; I carried it around as a teen, learned to make cordage, tried to start a fire from scratch, tried to make a bow, dug a solar still and had a great deal of fun with it. It was always in my car. Somehow, I still own it." Lou Cadle, Goodreads"Extraordinarily informative. As someone who reads and practices a lot of the skills in these books, this definitely stretched the limits of what I already knew and taught me a lot while staying succinct enough to not put me to sleep as so many books like this are prone to do. Definitely recommended for any survival enthusiast." Dante Carlisle, GoodreadsTable of ContentsPreface to the 2021 Edition by Christopher Nyerges Foreword to the 1997 Edition by Robert Redford Foreword to the 1973 Edition Prologue 1 The Badgerstone 2 Shelter 3 Fire 4 Water 5 Plants 6 Animals 7 Special Skills The Last Great Lesson Acknowledgments to the 1997 Edition Index

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Book SynopsisSkills and Knowledge to Survive in the Wilderness“Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” ―Jesse Weiland, National Park Service ranger#1 Bestseller in Safety & First Aid, Hiking & Camping, Natural Disasters, and ReferencePrepare for all the worst-case scenarios mother nature might throw at you with Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You―the only survival guide you need in your backpack.Survive the unexpected. Statistically, you’re more likely to die from a vending machine than a shark. But, Rob Nelson knows many shark survivors. His college girlfriend was attacked by a crocodile and his roommate by a grizzly bear. His wife was sucked by a wave down a blowhole, he was left stranded at sea after a storm sank his sailboat, and the list goes on and on. To Rob, these “improbable” altercations are “random acts of nature,” and he’s learned how to survive them.Confront the natural world with skill and confidence. An excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about living and surviving in the great outdoors, this comprehensive survival guide is your year-long crash course for ultimate disaster management. Learn bushcraft skills including building shelters, starting fires, and wilderness navigation. Get tips on surviving wildlife encounters (bears, snakes, sharks, moose). And, learn how to deal with natural distasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires.Inside find: Real-life stories of survivors 52 challenges and exercises to develop your wilderness survival skills Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, survival tips, and more! If you enjoyed books like Bushcraft 101, The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, The Ultimate Prepper’s Survival Bible, or SAS Survival Handbook, then you should own Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You.Table of Contents● Introduction - Note that we have 52 Things, one a week helps give you the skills you might need in case the improbable happens. - Why I’m doing this - Examples of some things I’ve had happen to me - How this book is different - it’s according to the best science we have. - Pop culture examples like Jaws and The Revenant Briefing 1. It may happen one day ▪ It happened to me ▪ It happened to a friend ▪ Luck meets preparedness 2. Your Directive ▪ daily practice, learn, change your mindset, get outside 3. Your basic kit ▪ Diagrams with a short explanation. ▪ Cutting tool / shelter / rope / navigation / first aid 4. How to proceed ▪ ie. How to use the book ▪ Guidebook plus stories (according to science) Know This before Starting 1. Advanced Gear Knowledge a. Knifes b. Rope c. Extra Kit 2. Primitive Fire Starting 3. Basic Shelter 4. Key Knots a. Clove Hitch b. Bowline c. Trautline d. Overhand Knot e. Trucker’s Hitch f. Square Knot How to Survive... Random Wildlife 1. Sharks 2. Venomous Snakes 3. Brown Bears 4. Constrictor Snakes 5. Crocodiles 6. Portuguese Man-o-War 7. Box Jellyfish 8. Piranha 9. African Killer Bees 10. Wolves 11. Eating Insects 12. Poisonous Frogs 13. Cougars 14. Tigers 15. Polar Bears 16. Lions 17. Moose Attack 18. Yellow Jackets 19. Electric Eels 20. Hippos 21. Mosquitos (The deadliest of them all) 22. Black Death : Bubonic Plague 23. Elephant Stampede 24. Eating a Deadly Mushroom 25. Toxic Plants Random Natural Events 26. Nuclear Fallout (the only man-made disaster here) 27. Avalanches 28. Tornados 29. Tsunami 30. Hurricane 31. Lightning 32. Giant River Crossing 33. Flash flooding 34. Stranded at Sea 35. Rip Current 36. Giant Waves 37. Quick Sand 38. Dust Storms 39. Cave Collapse Random Extremes 1. On a tropical island 2. In the desert 3. In the snow 4. On a mountain 5. In the Rainforest Your Mission is Never Over (Conclusion)

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Book SynopsisPrepare your home and family for any catastrophe and know what to do when disaster strikes.Guide your family through life-threatening situations when they hit home with this survival guide. Learn techniques and strategies for fortifying your home against any crisis. From a downed power line to staying safe during a hurricane or being trapped in your home in a snowstorm, you’ll learn life-saving strategies and self-sufficient living. With the right tools and information, you can survive life’s most unpredictable circumstances. Survival expert Ky Furneaux (featured on Discovery’s Naked and Afraid) establishes easy action steps so your family has a step-by-step plan when things go haywire. Whether it’s environmental disaster, social upheaval, civil unrest, war, or an economic breakdown, with this guide you can confidently navigate any crisis.Learn practical preparations and smart responses to all kinds of survival situations, including: How to find and sterilize water How to keep warm if the heating cuts out, and staying cool in heat waves without A.C. How to safely store food and water for weeks and months on end First-aid instructions and treating injuries in an emergency Alternative cooking techniques when conventional methods are unavailable How to prepare for a fire, hurricane, tornado, flood, or earthquake Be self-reliant and give yourself peace of mind with the tools you need to survive even in long emergencies. Take the initiative with When the Grid Fails and be prepared for any urban crisis.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardcover is your guide to year-round foraging across North America.Learn the benefits of edible plants and discover lush habitats across the continent with over 100 plant profiles. Each profile includes invaluable information about the plant's habitats and properties to ensure you can properly identify your bounty. With identification and harvesting tips plus medicinal suggestions, you'll become an expert in foraging safety and learn how to avoid deadly look-alikes.With Foraging, you will discover: Where to find edible plants How and when to harvest each plant Which parts to use and how to prepare them Tips for eating and preserving Take a walk through the forest, explore your own backyard, and find new wild places. From plants to berries, mushrooms, and nuts, you will become a confident forager with Foraging.

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Book SynopsisSurviving the First 36 Hours gives you all the tools you need to stay alive in extreme conditions and secure rescue.Picture this: the worst has happened, and you’ve suddenly been put into a survival scenario. In some cases, it might be best to find shelter, water, food, and fire. In others, you might need to get out as soon as possible. How do you determine which route to take? Survival expert Ky Furneaux tells you what to do right when things go wrong. These real-life scenarios are ones that every outdoor enthusiast should be prepared for. From situations where it's best to stay put to ones where your life is in immediate danger if you don’t evacuate immediately, there is no better way to keep yourself safe than by being prepared.This book will teach you how to navigate various scenarios, including: Injuries Hypothermia Snakebites Altitude sickness Poor weather conditions Becoming lost Wild animals Dehydration and starvation Burns and bushfire Drowning And more Detailed chapters provide expert descriptions of how to prepare and respond to a wide range of situations. Learn how to survive those critical first days when disaster strikes with Surviving the First 36 Hours.Ky Furneaux’s determination to defy the impossible has fueled a remarkable career as a survivalist, stuntwoman, TV host, and motivational speaker. She has been a stunt double for Sharon Stone, Jennifer Garner, and Jaimie Alexander; Furneaux also produced and documented an extraordinary 100-mile hike across the Sierra Nevada mountain range, featured in three episodes of Discovery’s Naked and Afraid, and was the only female in season two of Discovery’s Ed Stafford: First Man Out, braving a 12,000-foot mountain climb and -22°F temperatures. Although she’s conquered grueling terrain in over 65 countries, Furneaux is passionate about her country, and she shared the beauty of the Australian bush in her Discovery and 7Mate series Outback Lockdown. She’s a wilderness warrior in the tradition of the late, great Steve Irwin and in her own words a “true survival nerd.”

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Book SynopsisCrack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport's aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for: Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body) Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks) How to safely lead and place protection Efficient positioning and movement Strength recovery while climbing

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Book SynopsisSURVIVE MODERN DANGERS AS TAUGHT BY SPECIAL FORCES EXPERT RICH JOHNSONIn a world awash with natural and manmade disasters, anticipation and preparation are crucial to your survival chances. Survival guru and American Special forces expert Rich Johnson walks you through 350 pages of practical and crucial skills and scenarios that could help save you and your family.  Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out. Overcome Modern Dangers. Learn how to avoid airborne diseases, clean chemical spills and treat poisoning victims. Read Real-Life Survival Stories. Concrete examples of how survival skills helped in true crisis situations such as home invasions, Cartel abductions, snowstorms, hurricanes, and wildfires. Learn basic survival skills. Detailed instructions on how to make a bow and arrow, the CORRECT way to don a gas mask and how you can harvest Aspirin from tree bark. Gain advanced survival skills. Develop your expertise with guides on how to generate your own power, build a quarantine room, start a car with a screwdriver and crucial advice on decontaminating yourself, your home and your family. Tips from an American Expert. Rich Johnson is a former special forces soldier, instructor to the US Coast Guard and contributor to Outdoor Life magazine. Having spent over two years living in the wild with his wife and adolescent children, Rich offers advice that is both expert and practical.

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Book SynopsisWhat if you were dropped in the woods with little more than a knife, your wits, and the (hopefully warm) shirt on your back? Could you survive? If you’d read this book, the answer is yes! Survival! It’s one of our most primal fears, most basic needs. What do you do when everything is stripped away except your will to prevail? In this book, survival expert Tim MacWelch examines how native peoples around the world and throughout history have made their own shelter, weapons, tools, and more, and well as clever MacGuyver-esque ideas for using anything you might find in your pockets or pack. Whether your goal is to test yourself against nature, be prepared for any catastrophe, or learn more about traditional ways of survival, this is the one book you need. Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out. CHAPTER ONE: Bare Necessities - The stuff you need to survive short term wilderness emergencies (72 hours to one week) The Survival Priorities (& why you need them) Shelter, water, fire, food, first aid and signaling distress Tools of the Minimalist Knife, Axe and Saw - use and care; Clothing selection Shelters Pick a safe shelter location; How to build Leaf huts, lean-tos, jungle platforms, thatched roof, log huts, wicki-ups, pit houses, and more (different homes for varied climates) Water Gathering and Disinfection Finding springs, boiling w/ hot rocks, rain and precipitation collection, water storage, primitive filters, water from plants Fire Tinder, Kindling, Fire Lays, Flint & Steel, Bow Drill, Hand Drill, Bamboo Fire Saw, Fire Plow, Pump Drill, and other friction methods Signaling for Help and Self-Rescue How to signal and communicate w/ old school techniques; How and when to fight your way out CHAPTER TWO: Finer Things - Skills and techniques to collect food, and live more comfortably in the wild (weeks to months) Foraging for Wild Edible Plants How to identify and use wild plant foods; Recipes like our ancestors would have eaten Trapping Ways to catch game with new and old school, low-tech traps Primitive Fishing How to catch fish with thorns and other improvised tackle Ancient Weapons Bow and arrow, spear, Spear thrower, Bola and sling, primitive forging of metal Hunting Skills and game processing; 10 things to never do on a hunt Primitive Tools How to make stone blades, knives, axes, stone drill bits, mallets and wedges for wood splitting, digging sticks Hygiene Keeping clean; Natural toilet paper; Soap from plants; DIY latrine CHAPTER THREE: Long Term Living - The skills of our ancestors and the things you'd need for long term primitive living (years) Food Storage Drying, smoking, Food Caches, Freezing Containers How to make several different basket styles; Bark containers; Wooden bowls; Soapstone bowls and pots; Primitive ceramics Hides and Furs DIY buckskin, fur, rawhide and leather; Making clothes and outerwear (moccasins, mittens, hats, etc.) Primitive Cooking Cook in the coals; Spits and skewers; Green stick grill; Rock for frying pan; Stone Ovens, Steam pit, Earth over (in-ground hearth system) Tracking Man tracking and animal tracking Natural Navigation How to find your way by using the stars, the landscape, the weather and many other methods Wild Medicine Teas, compresses and poultices to help you heal

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Book SynopsisA good knife is an essential tool for camping, hunting, fishing, self-defense, cooking, and so much more. A great knife is a thing of beauty to be used and treasured for a lifetime. Using one takes knowledge and skill, and Eddie Nickens, author of the bestselling Total Outdoorsman Manual, is your expert guide.Whether you’re hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, or facing a life-or-death survival situation one thing is certain: you need a good knife. In this authoritative book, Eddie Nickens, Field & Stream editor at large and author of The Total Outdoorsman tells you everything you need to know about choosing the right knife for the job, using it correctly, keeping it sharp, and more. Detailed “design workshops” provide an in-depth education in what makes a great knife, as well as how to choose the right knife for the job. Hands-on practical tips detail how to use your knife in a wide range of everyday, on-the-go, and even life-and-death situations, from whittling a tent peg to dispatching a wild hog. Special features celebrate the greatest knives ever made, and the craftsmen who changed the game forever. For everyone from the casual camper looking to find the right all-around tool to carry on his belt to the connoisseur and collector who can tell a Victorinox from a Wenger at 100 paces. In this authoritative book, Eddie Nickens, one of Field & Stream magazine’s top knife experts, gives you his 141 top tips, tricks, and skills, including: Choosing the right knife for the job Cooking knives in the kitchen or in the wild Butchering and filleting game and fish Knives for survival Camping and outdoor uses, expected and unusual Sharpening and caring for a knife Knife tricks to amaze and amuse Forging your own blade Other bladed tools to consider  . . . and more Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out.

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Book SynopsisOver 150 practical tips and guides that will help safeguard your family during a pandemic.COVID-19 has changed the world and touched the lives of millions. Yet this may be just the first of a potentially terrifying wave of new and lethal pandemics that Governments are ill equipped to handle. New York Times Bestselling author Tim MacWelch and emergency management expert Joseph Pred provide expert and proven advice that can save you and your family when no-one else can. Learn how to create your own facemasks, stock your pantry, and quarantine safely in your own home. With over 150 clearly illustrated survival tips, The Essential Pandemic Survival Guide is the best way that you can protect your family from the lethal impact of a global pandemic. Topics include: • Masks and gloves: What you need to know. How to use properly, common do’s and don’ts • DIY clean suit • Hand sanitizer • Your ultimate first-aid kit • Create an isolation room at home, if you must (and how to make that decision) • How to stock up sensibly for a potential lockdown. • The Ultimate Pandemic Checklist: Food, water, medical supplies, pet care, toiletries, personal items, and more • Help others deal with stress and anxiety • Manage your own mood and mental state • Care for pets in a pandemic • Make a family emergency plan • Help your local community prepare for disasters • 12-month schedule for checking on plans and preparedness with family • Put together your toolkit • Disinfect water • Chart your survival priorities • Pack your bug-out bag

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Book SynopsisOne of the most successful books on the outdoors of recent times is now back in a new paperback edition! Field & Stream: Best of Total Outdoorsman contains over 500 tips on everything from hunting, fishing and campsite cooking as well as survival advice to stay safe in the great outdoors.With practical information for the beginner and advanced outdoorsman, this updated paperback edition of Weldon Owen’s bestselling Outdoorsman books contains field-tested tips on everything outdoors, from pitching a tent in the snow to building a fire in the rain, to making a cozy shelter from a pile of leaves. Readers will fish smarter, hunt better, and learn to survive even the most unexpected situations. The latest of Weldon Owen’s successful Outdoor titles, which have sold over 1 million copies to date, compiles the practical and inspirational guidance from T. Edward Nickens, Editor-at-Large for Field & Stream magazine and contributing editor of Audubon magazine, and puts it in a more affordable package.

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Book SynopsisIf you went into the woods with just a knife, your wits, and the shirt on your back, could you survive? If you’d read this book from New York Times bestselling author, Tim MacWelch, the answer is yes! The latest paperback release in Weldon Owen’s popular Outdoor Life series sees New York Times-bestselling author and survival expert Tim MacWelch explore survival situations. MacWelch examines how native peoples around the world throughout history have made their own shelter, weapons, tools, and more, while detailing clever MacGyver-esque ideas for using anything you might find in your pockets or pack to guarantee survival. Readers will be prepared to test themselves against nature, to be prepared for any catastrophe, or to learn more about traditional ways of survival.

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Book SynopsisFire has brought humans together for millennia. The cozy warmth of the hearth and the adventure of the campfire draw the same attention today as they did 100 years ago. Part how-to, part history of fire, Building Wood Fires is an essential guide for anyone with a fireplace, backyard fire pit, or love of camping. Outdoor journalist and wilderness expert Annette McGivney shares years of expertise, providing tips from whereto build your fire pit to how to roast the perfect marshmallow and helpful diagrams to demonstrate essential techniques.

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Book SynopsisWhen faced with near death, your survival instincts kick in. Instincts can only take you so far, however; it’s preparation and planning that can make the difference between living and dying. In How to Survive, readers will hear harrowing tales of survival and learn from them. These stories are broken down and studied, whether it’s the experience of a teenager hiking to safety as the only survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon, a fisherman drifting for more than 400 days in an open boat across the Pacific Ocean, or a US Air Force fighter pilot forced to eject from his stealth fighter thousands of feet above the earth. John Hudson, a military survivor instructor, introduces the mindset that he feels is imperative for success: the Survival Triangle. This combination of effort, hope, and goals, along with a few practical skills, provides a premade planning template that can be used to jumpstart the whole survival process.

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Book SynopsisYour daily dose of nature doesn’t have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor adventure in colder months, not just in spite of snow and cloudy days but because of these factors! From unmatched snow-capped views to the mental and physical health benefits of nature to precious wildlife sightings, the winter holds endless hiking opportunities. Alongside stunning winter photography, Dellinger prepares readers to venture safely and securely into nature. There’s advice on the gear you need to get going, the wildlife you might expect to find, understanding weather risks and even the how-tos of cold-weather camping. Made for the winter sportsman, tree hugger and avid hiker alike, this book is a thorough guide and breathtaking showcase of what’s awaiting you in the great outdoors.

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Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Wilderness Survival GuideIf you are serious about survival, this book is required reading. -Alan Kay, winner ofAloneseason 1 (History Channel) and coauthor ofDecline and Decay: Strategies for Surviving the Coming Unpleasantness#1 Bestseller in Caving & Spelunking and Hiking & Camping InstructionalFormer Special Forces Operator and Instructor Joshua Enyart provides essential skills and a step-by-step wilderness survival strategy in his debut bushcraft book,Surviving the Wild. A bushcraft survival and field guide.If you found yourself suddenly thrust into the wild without any modern conveniences like electricity, running water, wi-fi, or Googlewould you know what to do? In a pandemic induced post-apocalypse, do you know what your first priority should be? If your caving, camping, or hiking adventure goes haywire, how would you ensure your survival? Written by a former Army Ranger and Green Beret, this survival book provides crucial information alongside a logical, systems-based approach to survival and preparedness. Navigation, tools, first aid, and other survival strategies for the outdoors.Consider this your essential survival guidebook to making it in the wild. With it you'll learn how to outmaneuver immediate threats, find shelter and nutrition, and navigate to where you want to go. Part first aid book, part survival handbook,Surviving the Wildcontains chapters of information on making the most of minimal supplies, finding safe water, and above allsurvival!Look inside and you'll find:Survival medicine and edible plant identificationInstructions on how to build a fire, catch game, make a shelter, and more!If you enjoyed survival books likeBushcraft 101,SAS Survival Handbook,How to Stay Alive in the Woods, orThe Prepper's Medical Handbook, then you'll loveSurviving the Wild.

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Book SynopsisAfter his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice—with few supplies and no water—shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs.Trade Review"A straightforward yet exciting story, and an ideal tale for fans of adventure.”—School Library Journal "This beautifully designed, highly engaging graphic novel should engross both reluctant readers and those seeking adventure."—Quill & Quire "This graphic novel is gripping, and I was drawn in almost immediately...This book speaks to not only the importance of self-sufficiency, but also traditional lifestyle knowledge; something that was often stamped out by colonizers with residential schooling and legislation pointedly destroying cultural knowledge."—The Tiny Activists "The engaging design, and a well-told survival story are sure to garner attention with readers who enjoy true tales of adventure and survival."—Sal's Fiction Addiction

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Book SynopsisPocket Guide to Knots is a handy reference book for outdoor enthusiasts, and for anyone with an interest in knots and rope work. Along with quick-reference pictographs throughout, it contains information on: step-by-step instructions for more than 100 knots; the care of modern ropes and cordage; stopper knots, loops, hitches, bends, special knots, binding, braids and splices.

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Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate survival manual, a comprehensive, practical, all-climate, all-terrain guide to the basics of wilderness travel, outdoor living and surviving extreme situations. Substantial sections highlight possible threats and dangers in life, from terrorism, accident, fire, flood or crime, and provide practical solutions and professional teaching for urban prevention, protection and safety strategies. Illustrated with 1400 photographs and illustrations, including step-by-step sequences throughout.

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Book SynopsisFire can fascinate, inspire, capture the imagination and bring families and communities together. It has the ability to amaze, energise and touch something deep inside all of us. For thousands of years, at every corner of the globe, humans have been huddling around fires: from the basic and primitive essentials of light, heat, energy and cooking, through to modern living, fire plays a central role in all of our lives.The ability to accurately and quickly light a fire is one of the most important skills anyone setting off on a wilderness adventure could possess, yet very little has been written about it. Through his narrative Hume also meditates on the wider topics surrounding fire and how it shapes the world around us.Trade ReviewBeautiful book…Cracking photos…Daniel Hume’s book is part manual, part art, part spiritual movement * Trail Magazine *enthusiastic exploration of fire * Compass Magazine *A practical and globe-trotting account of fire making around the world. This elegantly illustrated, cloth bound book conjures the joy of tinder, spark and ember * National Geographic online *The natural progression from … candle-filled hygge * Guardian *A beautifully produced guide to making fire * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for the independent and adventurous-minded man. It offers useful but often long-neglected skills and imparts wisdom gleaned from many sources, including servicemen, explorers, mountaineers, sailors and adventurers of every kind. Here, among many other manly virtues, the reader can learn how to:- Navigate by the sun and stars- Tickle a trout- Survive a sandstorm- Safely cross a swollen river- Land a light aircraft- Cope with suspected poisoning- Break up a dogfightIn an age when people are less and less self-reliant, Man Up! shows how, with a little forethought and a lot of good sense (and just a few handy implements), coupled with sound background knowledge and the right attitude, difficult and potentially risky situations can be confronted and dealt with. Cheerfully written and admirably concise, the book reaches back to the knowledge and experience of yesteryear, when help was never just a mobile call away, GPS didn't exist, and toughness – mental as well as physical – and independence were valued far above technology.Whether lighting a fire in a downpour, treating a broken limb or harvesting food from the wild, Man Up! will teach you these skills, and many more.Trade ReviewThe idiot's guide to wrestling alligators * Daily Mail *Essential reading for the sort of chap who knows the value of a decent pair of brogues and a strong stick * Sunday Express *Rod Green remembers what it's like to be a true man, and this nifty guide should tell you all you need to know * Loaded *This humorous but helpful encyclopaedia of masculine know-how will give you a fighting start in your quest to toughen up * Lancashire Evening Post *The perfect gift for Father's Day * Cultbox *

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Book SynopsisExploring some of the world’s more remote regions can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but should things go wrong, would you know what to do? Do you possess the basics skills and, above all the determination and will to survive? With a total of 150 expert survival tips, Survival Tips gives you the basic skills to keep going in any situation, and reach safety. Tips range from using an ice axe and sheltering from the wind, to finding fresh water and building a protective shelter. Survival Tips is an easy-to-use handbook of professional survival skills. It teaches survival fundamentals for every scenario and every environment, from the sub-zero landscape of the Arctic to the scorching suns of the tropics. In clear and practical terms, the book explains how to preserve life with minimal external aids and stay safe. Topics covered include: how to make hunting weapons, identifying edible plants, survival psychology, evasion techniques, celestial navigation, surviving at sea, constructing shelters, hunting and trapping techniques, making fire, improvised cooking vessels, improvising weapons, endurance techniques and finding underground water. The book also explores traditionally less well-covered but equally essential aspects of survival such as natural remedies for common diseases, rope handling and climbing methods and unarmed combat. Illustrated with more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, Survival Tips provides the reader with a single source of invaluable survival information.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Preparation and Equipment Includes: selecting the right fabrics and clothing for the environment; the layering principle of clothing; selection and care of boots; packing a comprehensive first-aid kit; selecting sleeping bags; packing a rucksack; recommended contents of a survival tin; knives and utility tools 2. Sustaining Life Includes: underground water sources; animals, plants and terrain as indicators of water; purifying water; making water-storage vessels; constructing solar stills and transpiration bags; conserving the body’s water. Includes: rules for identifying edible plants; applying the universal edibility test; common edible wilderness plants; fungi as a source of food; storing plant foodstuffs; recognising early symptoms of poisoning 3. Surviving in Mountainous Regions Includes: required kit for mountain survival; proper use of an ice axe; applications of walking and climbing ropes 4. Surviving in the Desert Includes: treating heatstroke and dehydration; special measures for conserving water; finding water in dried-up riverbeds; insect nutrition in the desert; adapting clothing for extreme heat and sunshine; making desert shelters 5. Surviving in Polar Regions Includes: constructing igloos and snow shelters; arctic foods; understanding, preventing and treating hypothermia; frostbite and trench foot; fire-making materials available in sub-zero climates; ice fishing; surviving a fall through ice 6. Survival at Sea Includes: selection and care of flotation devices; attracting attention at sea; correct procedure for abandoning ship; indicators of land; making a landing; distilling sea water; dealing with sharks and other dangerous marine life; winds and ocean navigation 7. Tropical Survival Includes: identifying dangerous tropical animals; special requirements for jungle shelters; finding safe water supplies; types of tropical environment; treating insect bites and stings; treating common tropical illnesses 8. Navigation and Signalling Includes: preparing an area for helicopter rescue; what to do in case of vehicle breakdown in a remote area; signalling for help; delegating rescue responsibilities between a team; radio maydays; morse code 9. Survival First Aid Includes: assessing the body’s vital signs using the ABC technique; delivering CPR; assessing levels of consciousness; treating common minor injuries, including bruises, rope burns and cuts; wound hygiene; stabilising broken bones Appendix

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Book SynopsisThey are the best of nights, they are the worst of nights… Bivvying offers a chance to experience a whole new level of immersion in the outdoors, with just a lightweight bag between you and the elements. The Book of the Bivvy provides an informed, humorous, instructive, wry insight into the world of the bivouac, drawing upon Ronald Turnbull's own extensive experience. The book is a half-and-half mix of how to do it and why to do it (or how not to do it and why not to do it). Accounts of bivvybag nights and expeditions, both nice and nasty, are interspersed with practical tips about types of membrane, sites, techniques and minimalist kit. There are stories and anecdotes from all over the UK, plus a few from abroad. The rich and colourful history of the bivvy is also explored in Ronald's own inimitable style, with descriptions of how Diogenes (the Cynic) bivvied under timber and how the Eigerwand was climbed only through improved bivvying technique. The Book of the Bivvy is a celebration of back-to-basic camping, the perfect antidote to our fast-paced, comfort-based modern life. Honest and entertaining, there is every chance it will inspire you to find a remote hilltop, roll out your bag and watch the sunset.Table of ContentsMap key 1 Introduction Bag for life Bivvy night 1: Snowdon 2 Primitive bivvy Bivvy night 2: Peigne and suffering Problems of the polybag Plastic bag for pleasure purposes Polybag facts 3 Bivvy history Rude people enquire into futurity Nights on the Eiger Bivvy night 3: A walk on the Wye side Mr Brown's little green bag 4 Midlevel baggery Bivvy night 4: Fast asleep on the Berwickshire coast Cave behaviour Bivvy night 5: A bedroom in Borrowdale Fallback bag Bag and camera Bivvy night 6: Man management Bag shopping Poncho, basha, tarp - and the groovy group shelter 5 Time, things and Miguel Time Things Miguel 6 Sleeping on summits Bivvy night 7: Great Gable Walking on the wet side 7 The comfort zone Bivvy night 8: Up Base Brown in down Sleeping mats Dew process Route 1: Merrick two-day trip 8 But what if it rains? Bivvy night 9: Wet under thorns in Belfast Further suffering What if it rains? Look after your bivvy and your bivvy will look after you 9 Across Scotland by bag Wetness and weight: cross-Scotland constraints Route 2: Acharacle to Aberdeenshire 10 The art of lightweight long-distance Bag and baggage The fuel on the hill Fast food High cuisine Bivvy night 10: A peat-hole on Bowland The importance of water 11 Mountains under the moon Route 3: Coleridge's Helvellyn overnight crossing 12 Bivvybag routes Route 4 Lakeland all the way Route 5: Rannoch Moor: the beauty and the bog Bivvy night 11: Helm Crag 13 But that was in another country Foreign parts Route 6: Sierra Nevada: the Spanish 3000s Bivvy night 12: Cima Cadin 14 And in the end Sheltered housing for the elderly Appendix A Suppliers

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Book SynopsisForaging is one of the fastest-growing nature-related pastimes in the UK and US. There are many books about foraging but this is the only one that focuses on what is arguably everyone’s favourite plant – trees! It profiles 40 incredible trees from the UK and US – from apple, ash and bay to walnut, willow and yew, gorgeously illustrated with watercolour, pen and ink botanical illustrations. In her humorous, inspiring and warm text, Adele explains how we can forage from our trees, not only for food, but also for home remedies, for ingredients to use in cocktails and ferments, and for materials to make toys, musical instruments and other useful things. Did you know that you can grind acorns into flour to make pancakes, for example, or use oak galls for ink? Or that Willow can be used for weaving; ash, hazel and oak are all good for making charcoal. Packed full of recipes and things to do, there is also a sprinkling of folklore and superstition, as well as helpful recognition tips. Overall it traces the fascinating story of the intimate relationship between humankind and our trees.Trade Review"From apple to yew and 38 other trees in between, Adele takes you not just on a foraging journey but also a tour through the beauty, wildlife, folklore and medicinal uses of her chosen trees ... I would encourage anyone to buy this book or send as a gift – it really is a joy." – The Herb Society "The Tree Forager is a delightful read and a fine choice for public and school libraries." – Art Lichtenstein, Booklist "The Tree Forager is a revelation! "- Mark Moore, S'Express "I love it! A veritable voyage of discovery!" – Dick O’Dell, manager, Bat for Lashes "We can’t wait to get our mitts in this book" – The Den Kit Co

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Book SynopsisWritten by a world-leading expert, The Essential Survival Manual discusses and reveals all the skills you will ever need. The subjects covered include terrorist attacks, finding shelter and food, as well as tips on the mental and emotional resilience required in the face of adversity. Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned illustrations, the information contained within will remain invaluable throughout your life. Every year, ordinary people find themselves facing extraordinary, life-threatening survival situations brought about by hostile encounters, adverse weather or freak accidents. The methods and techniques used by survivors in remote regions, or on city streets, can easily be learned and adapted to suit every life-threatening situation. Table of ContentsThis book explores all the facets of the fascinating subject of survival. From tips on the mental and emotional resilience required to help you cope and conquer, to advice on how to spot or avoid dangers, and practical easy to follow instructions on survival techniques – including basic self-defence, first aid and finding food and shelter – the has it covered. Whether you're at home or abroad, in familiar surroundings or an alien environment, the valuable information in the manual can help you. Remember, knowledge is power.

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Book SynopsisTHE MODERN-DAY SURVIVAL BIBLE FROM EX-SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER AND NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OLLIE OLLERTONDo you know how to thrive, not just survive?Can you build a fire? Administer critical first aid?Could you stay alive out in the wilderness? Fend off a wild animal?What about societal collapse, extreme weather or urban warfare?In How to Survive (Almost) Anything, former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas.This essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes next.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, aspirational and practical guide to building fires both indoors and out. 'A cracking book' Sainsbury's Magazine 'Follow these tips and your inner caveman will be proud' Sunday Times 'A brilliantly informative guide with stylish illustrations' Yorkshire Post 'Celebrates the heart-warming properties of the hearth' Simple Things Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit and share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke and reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets and listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood – what better way to spend a winter's evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out. But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? The Little Book of Building Fires is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning and storing firewood, choosing kindling and tinder, and how to build and light the perfect fire. From campfires to woodburners, bonfires to open hearths, this book blends practicality with personal experience and will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.Trade ReviewA brilliantly informative guide with stylish illustrations... Promises to put you back in touch with your ancient fire-making instincts * Yorkshire Post *Coulthard [celebrates] the heart-warming properties of the hearth in this engaging little book * Simple Things *Follow these tips and your inner caveman will be proud * Sunday Times *A cracking book * Sainsbury's Magazine *A resourceful and informative joy to read * The Lifestyle Editor *A nice gift for someone with a practical mind * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisAirmen and soldiers, knights and pages, gentlemen and rogues: to you we say stiffen your lip and tighten your sword belt! Tie down your trebuchets, wax your moustache and delve into this manliest of manuals, containing everything the well-bred British man needs to know.The Manual for British Men teaches day-to-day skills such as how to besiege a castle, fire a longbow, correctly clean a Maxim machine gun and capture an enemy trench; sporting sciences such as jousting, fencing and boxing (Queensbury Rules, of course); and domestic essentials such as how to hunt, kill, clean and cook a wild boar.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to over 140 knots and splices, with easy-to-follow instructions, and 380 clear illustrations. Useful for sailing, fishing, camping, hobbyists, and those needing to know knots and splices. Contains an explanation of the basic terms used relating to knots and ropes, and cordage.

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