Ultimate SAS Survival

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ultimate SAS Survival
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John 'Lofty' Wiseman
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 252,Width 195
Category/GenreOutdoor survival skills
ISBN/Barcode 9780007312856
ClassificationsDewey:613.69
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint William Collins
Publication Date 1 October 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE Ultimate SAS Survival 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 on land or sea. SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled guide will teach you: Preparation - Understanding and assembling 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. 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.

Author Biography

John 'Lofty' Wiseman served for 26 years with the SAS. After serving in various theatres of operation he became their Chief Survival Instructor.He remains the foremost authority on SAS training techniques for civilians. His knowledge, skills and experience are unrivalled and he is deeply respected in survival circles.Recently, he has launched a instrustional DVD, 'Survival Skills' in conjunction with the Trueways Survival School.