Outdoor survival skills Books
Weldon Owen Field and Stream: Best of Total Outdoorsman
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.
£13.49
Sports Publishing LLC Epic Survival: Extreme Adventure, Stone Age
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£999.99
Amber Books Ltd Survival Tips: 150 Essential Life-saving Skills
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
£11.78
The History Press Ltd The Manual for British Men: 120 Manly Skills from
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.
£10.44
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Primitive Technology: A Survivalist's Guide to
Book SynopsisFrom the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild. John Plant, the man behind the channel, Primitive Technology, is a bonafide YouTube star. With almost 10 million subscribers and an average of 5 million views per video, John''s channel is beloved by a wide-ranging fan base, from campers and preppers to hipster woodworkers and craftsmen. Now for the first time, fans will get a detailed, behind-the-scenes look into John''s process. Featuring 50 projects with step-by-step instructions on how to make tools, weapons, shelters, pottery, clothing, and more, Primitive Technology is the ultimate guide to the craft. Each project is accompanied by illustrations as well as mini-sidebars with the history behind each item, plus helpful tips for building, material sourcing, and so forth. Whether you''re a wilderness aficionado or just eager to spend more time outdoors, Primitive Technology has something for everyone''s inner nature lover.
£17.99
Books on Demand Auf dem Olavsweg durch Schweden: Begegnungen auf dem S: t Olavsleden von Selånger nach Trondheim
£17.91
Die Gestalten Verlag Urban Playgrounds: Athletes Claim Cities Around
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£32.00
Human Kinetics Publishers Outdoor Recreation in America
Book SynopsisProvides comprehensive coverage of the development, regulation and management of outdoor recreation in America. This book looks at how natural resources being used as a base for recreation can be successfully managed and considers the challenges of outdoor recreation in the twenty first century, such as resources, planning, and the environment.Table of ContentsPrefacePart I. The Basis for Outdoor RecreationChapter 1. Outdoor Recreation Meanings and ConceptsDefining LeisureDefining Recreation Defining Outdoor Recreation Chapter 2. History of Anglo-European Outdoor RecreationAncient History of Outdoor RecreationDevelopment of Conservation Attitudes and Land Management in the United StatesLand Preservation Gains Focus: Mid-1800sBeginning of Conservation and Management as National Policy: 1890s to Early 1900sOutdoor Recreation and Environmental Protection Flourish: 1960 to 1980Later 20th Century: The Move to Privatization and CommercializationStart of the 21st CenturyChapter 3. Benefits and Values of Outdoor RecreationBenefits of Outdoor RecreationObjectives of Outdoor Recreation Professionals Chapter 4. Participation in Outdoor RecreationRecent Participation TrendsAssessment of Trend Predictions Chapter 5. Lifestyle Trends and InfluencesPopulation Growth and Demographic ChangesDemographic Groups and Outdoor RecreationGeographic FactorsIncomeTransportation and Motorized RecreationTechnology and Media GrowthEducation Part II. Natural ResourcesChapter 6. Natural Resource Base for Outdoor RecreationLand ResourcesWater ResourcesWildlife and Plant ResourcesHistoric and Cultural ResourcesAvailability of Outdoor Recreation LandsChapter 7. Wilderness and WildlandsDevelopment of Wilderness ProtectionNational Wilderness Preservation SystemWilderness Concept TodayWilderness ManagementChapter 8. Resource Management Concepts Conservation, Preservation, and Wise UseUse ConceptsImpact and Use ConceptsEcosystem ManagementPart III. Involvement of State and Federal AgenciesChapter 9. National Park ServiceOrigin and DevelopmentNational Park Service TodayRecreation Involvement of the National Park ServiceNational Parks in Other CountriesChapter 10. USDA Forest ServiceOrigin and DevelopmentThe USDA Forest Service TodayThe National Forest SystemRecreation Resources, Facilities, and ProgramsUSDA Forest Service Employment and Volunteer OpportunitiesChapter 11. Other Federal Land Management SystemsBureau of Land ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Federal Agencies Special Federal SystemsMiscellaneous Federal DesignationsChapter 12. Federal Water Resource ManagementArmy Corps of EngineersBureau of ReclamationTennessee Valley AuthorityNatural Resources Conservation ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEnvironmental Protection AgencyChapter 13. The Roles of State AgenciesHistory and Governing Authority State Land Management SystemsProtection, Funding, and Acquisition of Lands for State Use Sample State Agency Organizational SystemsPart IV. Local Governmental and Private Sector ImpactsChapter 14. Local Government ParticipationLegal Authorization Local Management Structures Park Development for Outdoor Recreation Chapter 15. Economic Factors in Outdoor RecreationFunding for Federal ProgramsFinancing for State and Local Programs, Facilities, and LandEconomic Concepts Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation Chapter 16. Commercial Recreation, Private Recreation, and Nonprofit OrganizationsCommercial RecreationPrivate RecreationPrivate Nonprofit OrganizationsPart V. Human Interaction with the EnvironmentChapter 17. Resource Management ChallengesChallenges to Public LandHuman IssuesEnvironmental Resource IssuesPlanning for Ecological Sustainability and RecreationChapter 18. PlanningPrinciples of Planning Nationwide Planning State PlanningLocal and Regional PlanningSite PlanningChapter 19. Education for Outdoor RecreationProfessional Strands for Outdoor RecreationPreparing for a CareerPreparing ProfessionalsEthicsChapter 20. Environmental Quality Environmental Degradation and ProtectionPotential SolutionsAre We Progressing?Chapter 21. A Look at the FutureU.S. and World TrendsTrends in Outdoor RecreationIssues and Needs in Outdoor Recreation LeadershipFuture Leadership NeedsSummaryAppendix A. Nonprofit Organizations Involved With Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource ProtectionAppendix B. Legislative Acts Affecting Outdoor RecreationAppendix C. Federal Financial and Technical Assistance Programs for Outdoor RecreationAppendix D. Federal Agencies Involved with Outdoor RecreationAppendix E. State Outdoor Recreation OfficesGlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Authors
£59.40
Human Kinetics Publishers Rock Climbing
Book SynopsisRock climbing or bouldering in a natural environment or on artificial climbing walls, leads to new places, exciting adventures, peaceful relaxation and a lifetime of recreation and fitness. This book instructs the basic techniques and skills so reader's can quickly gain the essential knowledge and prepare for a climbing adventure.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Going Rock Climbing; Chapter 2. Climbing Into Fitness; Chapter 3. Indoor Climbing; Chapter 4. Know Before You Go; Chapter 5. Gearing Up for Rock Climbing; Chapter 6. Safety and Survival Skills; Chapter 7. Knots for Climbing; Chapter 8. Managing Friction: The Skill of Belaying; Chapter 9. The Art and Science of Building Climbing Anchor Systems; Chapter 10. Strength and Grace: Techniques for Movement on Rock; Chapter 11. Descending; Chapter 12. Lead Rock Climbing.
£14.39
The Experiment LLC A Field Guide to Clean Drinking Water
Book SynopsisA potentially lifesaving guide on how to find and prepare safe drinking water in extreme situations, ranging from backpacking treks to natural disasters Humans can only survive three days without water, and most of the world’s water is not safe for drinking. What happens when a person’s water supply is unsafe? This frightening question is a real concern for backpackers who venture into territories with unstable water access. And for the many people who enjoy learning outdoor survival skills - whether seriously or for fun - understanding methods to filter or distill water, with minimal use of equipment, is of plenty interest, too. Biologist, survival expert, and author Joe Vogel’s scientifically backed, practical, and easy-to-understand handbook offers lifesaving advice on how to find, assess, treat, and store safe drinking water in the most extreme places, ranging from hurricane-ravaged cities to remote deserts. Small enough for hikers to take with them on treks but broad enough to cover all relevant options for finding and purifying water, Vogel’s book is a vital manual for anyone hitting the trail, or otherwise unable to take clean water for granted.
£12.34
Almuzara Toros Sin Complejos
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£17.80
Taylor & Francis Lifestyle Sports and Public Policy
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£43.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Survive
Book SynopsisAn up-to-the-minute survival guide from the creator of Survivorman explores how to stay alive in the wild, in the jungle, in the desert, and in urban disasters.From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the harshest—and most remote—regions on Earth.Now, the creator, producer, and host of the hit television program Survivorman transfers his decades of knowledge and experience to the pages of Survive!, a practical guide that gives everyday readers a no-nonsense look at the real world of survival.Stroud offers readers the essential skills and tactics necessary to endure in any corner of the globe, along with a wealth of insider information born of his own experiences in the outdoors and unavailable in any other book. Readers will learn:How to make a survival shelter and why a lean-to is largely a was
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Charlie Whistlers Omnium Gatherum
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of The Dangerous Book for Boys, a visually dazzling compendium of practical knowledge, fascinating trivia, and worldly wisdom for young boys—designed as a charming and informal full-color family scrapbook treasured by generations of one family at their Adirondack summer camp.On a late summer afternoon, while rustling around in his family’s Adirondack cabin, a boy named Charlie Whistler finds a dusty cloth-bound scrapbook. It is the Omnium Gatherum, a colorful, illustrated grab bag of stories, arcana, and much more, faithfully collected over generations by Charlie’s father, grandfather, and generations of Whistlers before them.Its pages hold a universe of age-old wisdom, from the simple—how to tie a slipknot—to the esoteric—how to find your way in the forest, or predict the tides—to the exotic—how to understand simple phrases in dozens of languages.Charlie Whistler’s Omni
£23.99
Zondervan NIV Heart of the Outdoors Bible Paperback Comfort
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£11.33
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Survival Wisdom Know How
Book SynopsisSurvival Wisdom & Know-How is the most complete, all-in-one volume on every aspect of outdoor adventure and survival -- and a bestselling Black Dog & Leventhal title -- is now available in a convenient, compact size.
£23.74
Penguin Putnam Inc Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
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£16.15
Random House USA Inc Notes from an Apocalypse
Book SynopsisAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • An absorbing, deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with the future, by the author of the award-winning To Be a Machine“Deeply funny and life-affirming, with a warm, generous outlook even on the most challenging of subjects.” —EsquireWe’re alive in a time of worst-case scenarios: The weather has gone uncanny. A pandemic draws our global community to a halt. Everywhere you look there’s an omen, a joke whose punchline is the end of the world. How is a person supposed to live in the shadow of such a grim future? What might it be like to live through the worst? And what on earth is anybody doing about it?Dublin-based writer Mark O’Connell is consumed by these questions—and, as the father of two young children, he finds them increasingly urgent. In Notes from an Apocalypse, he crosses the globe in pursuit of answers. He tours survival bunkers in South Dakota. He ventures to New Zealand, a favored retreat of billionaires banking on civilization’s collapse. He engages with would-be Mars colonists, preppers, right-wing conspiracists. And he bears witness to places, like Chernobyl, that the future has already visited—real-life portraits of the end of the world as we know it. What emerges is an absorbing, funny, and deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with what’s ahead.
£15.26
Random House USA Inc The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and
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£19.95
New Shoe Press Mushroom Hunting for Beginners
Book SynopsisLearn to enjoy all the benefits of mushroom foraging with this accessible and affordable adaptation of the best-selling guide Complete Mushroom Hunter. Mushroom hunting is great in so many ways: it gets you outside, teaches you about science and the environment, connects you with like-minded friends, and allows you to enjoy mushrooms’ wide variety of uses in food, medicine, and beauty. Mushroom Hunting for Beginners offers the essential information you need to get started with this rewarding hobby.In this beginner’s guide, Mushroom guru Gary Lincoff walks you through best practices for hunting and identifying wild mushrooms, mushroom safety, as well as some tips for preparing and using the mushrooms you collect.The great photographs and intriguing stories included in Mushroom Hunting for Beginners will draw you in, and the practical, detailed information and tips
£12.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Guide to Knife Ax Throwing
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Global Outdoor Survival Guide
Book SynopsisWhether you are looking to brush up on your outdoor skills, are preparing for a thrilling and adventurous ecotour or excursion, or are an experienced hiker, camper, or otherwise, this book is for you. Outdoor survival techniques for each of the earth''s ecosystems are covered and each environment provides its own set of skills, observations, and steps to not only survive, but also enjoy that environment. A basic set of skills (shelter, food, defense, and first aid) and how to''s (fire starting, rope making, trapping, and more) are also included that can be used anywhere from the local park to a multi-day hike in Asia.A must for any seasoned excursionist or beginner gearing up for the outdoors.
£25.19
Henry Holt and Co. They Shoot Canoes Dont They
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£15.29
John Wiley & Sons On Interpretation Sociology for Interpreters of
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£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Wilderness Survival Leaders Manual
Book SynopsisThis activity poses twelve situations that someone lost in a wilderness might encounter----snakes, bears, an early snow, and other potentially life--threatening scenarios. Your team members make individual, then group decisions about how to survive each situation. These decisions are then compared with those provided by expert naturalists.Table of ContentsWhen to Use Wilderness Survival. Administration of Wilderness Survival. Answers and Rationale. Material for Discussion.
£22.99
H&H Books LLC Buck Buck Moose Recipes and Techniques for
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I've lived on a cattle ranch for twenty years, so venison in all its forms has always been a bit of a mystery to me. For that reason, I devoured every page of Buck, Buck, Moose. Hank Shaw lives, sleeps, eats, and breathes venison--and his passion is palpable. From laying out the ancient connection between man and deer to presenting clear, hands-on instructions for handling and cooking venison, no stone is left unturned. Hank has absolutely outdone himself, and I know this book will be enjoyed by venison enthusiasts and novices alike."--Ree Drummond, New York Times Bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks"There is no reference that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle and dedication to responsibly harvesting everything antlered like Buck, Buck, Moose. As a chef and outdoors enthusiast I have been searching for a complete guide from hunt to table. It has now arrived."--Bryan Voltaggio, Top Chef finalist, deer hunter and James Beard Award nominee"All of the serious hunters that I hang around with -- and I hang around with a lot of them -- use Hank Shaw's wild game recipes. His stuff is authentic, fail-safe, and well-written. They oughta give this man a Nobel prize."--Steve Rinella, author and host of “Meateater” on Sportsman Channel
£27.96
H&H Books LLC Pheasant Quail Cottontail Upland Birds and Small
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£30.16
Penguin Books Ltd The Impossible Climb Alex Honnold El Capitan and
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£17.00
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Wilderness First Aid Field Guide
Book SynopsisWilderness First Aid Field Guide, Third Edition is your user-friendly, pocket-sized guide that provides quick access to essential information for handling common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour or more away. This durable and water-resistant resource features: User-friendly A-Z format Decision tables outlining what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take How to signal for help, when to evacuate, and recommended first aid supplies New content on back blows for adults, encircling thumbs CPR technique for infants, and more Prevention advice ranging from altitude illness and bear attacks to waterborne diseases and tick bites The Third Edition has been revised to place special emphasis on life-saving skills so responders have greater willingness and confidence to act and communicate during actual emergencies. Additionally, the content has been updated to meet and exceed the following guidelines: International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) rec
£32.95
F&W Publications Inc 365 Essential Survival Skills
Book SynopsisLearn. Practice. Prepare. Survive. Survival situations can happen when least expected. The best defense is knowledge and confidence in the skills that will keep you alive--whether it's for a few hours, days or long term.365 Essential Survival Skills comprises the best knowledge, tips and tricks available in the world today, and each skill is explained in fun, easy-to-learn ways that any student--greenhorn or seasoned--will pick up with a little practice. With 365 skills inside this book, there's plenty of practice to keep you busy year-round. The difference between life and death in a survival setting is a very slim margin. Don't take any chances--learn how to keep yourself and your family alive. FEATURING: • Skills relevant to all four seasons of the year and desert, woodland, prairie, mountain and urban environments • Vital insights on the four core survival nee
£16.19
F&W Publications Inc Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag
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£12.99
Chronicle Books The Book of Building Fires
£16.10
Skyhorse Publishing The Beginners Guide to Surviving the End of the
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£999.99
Workman Publishing Surviving the Great Outdoors: Everything You Need
Book Synopsis“Leonard’s durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you’ll be able to leave your smartphone behind.” —Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won’t get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors--whether it’s hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, and expert tips and tricks, Surviving the Great Outdoors makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, and outdoor adventurer, shows the reader how rewarding it can be to live life away from the computer and get outside. From mountain climbing, to skiing, sledding, and sailing, Leonard shows that you don’t need to be a risk taker to enjoy the outdoors. And if the reader does find himself at the point of man vs. nature, Leonard shares survival skills from how to bandage a wound and read a topographical map, to how to drive on sand and remove a tick from your skin—all organized thematically and written in short takeaway entries with helpful line drawings. Bound in a uniquely rugged (and waterproof!) PVC cover material, Surviving the Great Outdoors is a friendly way into the outdoor lifestyle, whether you're looking to dabble or go all in.Trade Review“Leonard’s durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you’ll be able to leave your smartphone behind.”—Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books “Essential knowledge for planning rustic adventures. . . . Encyclopedic.”—5280 magazine “Tips for surviving, thriving in, and enjoying the wilderness beyond urban dwellers’ backyards. With diagrams, lists, and questions answered . . . even the most uninitiated will feel ready to tackle the (truly) great outdoors.”—Booklist “Highly giftable.”—New York magazine “How much embarrassment I would have been spared had I owned this book when I first started going on adventures. I'm putting it in my glove compartment to prevent future calamity.”—Jonah Ogles, Outside magazine “The pragmatic and useful advice is from real experience, and cuts through the myth and confusion created by marketers and our well-intentioned friends and family. The Great Outdoors is worthy of your shelf space—even if your home has limited space, i.e., a camper van.”—Mitsu Iwasaki, executive director, Northwest Outward Bound School “Most guide books are specific to an area or already assume a certain level of ‘radness’ for the potential reader. Surviving the Great Outdoors highlights that being rad is up to the individual to decide and it can be just as great to camp in the backyard—and he’ll tell you how—as it is to explore mountains from New Hampshire to the Himalayas.”—Stacy Bare, director, Sierra Club Outdoors
£19.00
Triumph Books Yosemite Adventures: 50 Spectacular Hikes,
Book SynopsisFour million outdoor adventurers visit California’s Yosemite National Park each year, drawn to the park’s spectacular scenery, vast swaths of wilderness, and extensive trail system. Yosemite Adventures offers a unique approach to exploring the park by presenting the area as a varied, year-round playground appropriate for recreationists of all abilities and interests. In addition to hiking and backpacking trips, readers will enjoy descriptions of skiing, snowshoeing, rock/mountain climbing, and fishing outings. Each of the 50-plus adventures—which have all been completed by the author—include photographs; detailed maps; elevation profiles; and a wealth of insider tips about recommended gear, permits, food, and campsites for a successful outing. The book promises to be a must-have resource for Yosemite’s vast legion of avid outdoor recreation enthusiasts.Trade Review"Wow, I want to go! With explicit directions, insider tips, gear lists, personal journals, awesome photos and maps, Yosemite Adventures temps you to trek on the best of the best. You are drawn to travel the easy casual short trails or to graduate to the steep rock climbing dream walls. This book answers how to create an awesome Yosemite bucket list!" --Marty McDonnell, Tuolumne River guide and California Outdoors Hall of Famer"For me this book is especially memorable. Constantly visiting Yosemite since the late 1950s, I love the park and have been to many of the places Johanson describes. With well-organized chapters and concise instructions, he has done a super job for old-timers as well as first-time visitors. It's time to head to Yosemite!" --Steve Roper, pioneer climber and author"Matt Johanson has mastered a difficult task: encapsulating and translating all that Yosemite has to offer, for park veterans and beginners alike. This book is a great resource for planning upcoming trips, in addition to acting almost like a virtual tour-guide while visiting." --Brodie Brazil, sports broadcaster
£16.16
Skyhorse Publishing What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan
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£12.94
Chicago Review Press Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants
Book SynopsisAn array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, foragers, or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is more than a listing of plant types—it teaches how to recognize edible plants and where to find them, their medicinal and nutritional properties, and their growing cycles. This new edition features more than 70 plants found all around the United States along with more than 100 full color photos plus handy leaf, fruit, and seed keys to help readers identify the plants. It also includes fascinating folklore about plants, personal anecdotes about trips and meals, and simple and tasty recipes.Trade Review"If you're lost in the woods, the book could save your life; if you're interested in plant life and botany, the book is fascinating reading." -- Booklist"Unlike so many books on herbs and wild foods that simply repeat information the author read elsewhere, this guide is thoroughly tested and full of firsthand experience. It's also packed with the kind of information that makes identifying food plants fun." -- Los Angeles Times"I would not want to depend on feeding myself without this excellent book as a guide." --GreenConduct"Well written and easily understood, this title will make a great addition where outdoor activities are popular." -- Library Journal"Pick it up and you will be off on a wild currant and gooseberry chase, amazing your friends with the knowledge that gooseberries have thorns while currants do not, that both make good trail snacks and that currant shoots make ideal arrow shafts...There is something supremely life-affirming about reading this book. It makes you want to give the heave-ho to the petty, pointless consumerism that so infects us. Its straightforward prose is an antidote to irony and political cant." -- Pasadena Star News" Guide To Wild Foods and Useful Plants has quickly become my favorite book and one which I carry with me when ... well ... whenever I leave the house. While I may not always harvest plants for food, this handy field guide gives me a new appreciation for the plants I encounter... Guide To Wild Foods and Useful Plants is really a "must have" for anyone who wants to live closer to the earth." --Reduce Footprints"Nyerges' book was originally intended as a survival guide. But it offers more than that. By identifying plants that may have no name, place or purpose in today's society and revealing a world of history, uses and lore, the book wisely and matter-of-factly encourages a deeper relationship with nature. The message is also empowering." --Civil Eats"Thoughtfully written and thoroughly tested, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is the most authoritative and comprehensive book on foraging for nature's provisions and preserving our ancient relationship with the Earth itself." -- Backwoodsman Magazine
£19.76
£14.24
Experiment The Natural Navigator, Tenth Anniversary Edition:
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£14.99
Princeton Architectural Press 50 Things to Do in the Wild
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£16.16
Page Street Publishing Co. 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods: The
Book SynopsisKevin has written the quintessential guide for an outdoor enthusiast's 'bucket list' of skills - how to make a fire, build a shelter, gather food, find water, use a knife correctly and make cordage. These skills will keep you safe and better prepare you to deal with emergencies in the field, when you'll need the additional skills of signaling and communication, navigation and crisis first aid taught in this book. Each chapter concludes with more advanced techniques to build your skills in various challenging situations, with tips that even seasoned survival enthusiasts haven't thought of. 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods is not a onetime read but a lifetime reference you will turn to over and over again. It will become the first thing you pack for any adventure and just might save your - or someone else's - life. kevin estela, a bushcraft and survival expert, is an avid world traveler and martial arts instructor.
£15.19
HarperCollins Focus When the Grid Fails: Easy Action Steps When
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.
£999.99
HarperCollins Focus Foraging: An Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild
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.
£14.11
HarperCollins Focus Surviving the First 36 Hours: What to Do to
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.”
£999.99
Rockridge Press Survival Medicine: The Essential Handbook for
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£14.24
Mountaineers Books Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide
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
£24.26
Mountaineers Books Wilderness Navigation
£19.76
WW Norton & Co Building Wood Fires: Techniques and Skills for
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.
£15.19
