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SAS Survival Handbook

The Definitive Survival Guide
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SAS Survival Handbook by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman is a comprehensive guide offering practical advice on surviving in the wild. Covering various survival skills such as finding food and water, building shelters, and navigating in adverse conditions, it is a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers seeking to enhance their self-sufficiency and safety in challenging environments.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in mastering outdoor survival skills, from navigating through wilderness terrains to finding food and shelter in emergencies. It's packed with practical advice from a former SAS soldier, making it an essential guide for adventurers, campers, and anyone excited about learning survival techniques.

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SAS Survival Handbook

THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE

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The ultimate guide to survival, this edition now includes the most essential urban survival tips for today, supplementing the fully updated original, bestselling handbook.

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared in any city, land, or sea.

SAS legend John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach you:

Preparation: Understanding and assembling the latest, most resilient kit.

Navigation: Skills, technologies, and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain.

Food and Health: Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing yourself, and avoiding disease.

Urban Safety and Security: Recognising dangerous situations, defending yourself, and saving others.

Disaster Survival: Dealing with unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire.

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SAS Survival Handbook by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman receives praise for its comprehensive coverage, making it a valuable resource for dealing with various survival situations. Even though many readers may not find themselves needing the skills detailed within, the book is appreciated for providing a sense of empowerment and preparedness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007595860

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 970g

Pages: 672

About the Author

John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman served for 26 years with the Special Air Service and was their Chief Survival Instructor. He remains the foremost authority on SAS training techniques for civilians.

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