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The Survival Handbook takes you through all the things you need to know about surviving disasters and staying alive in the wild, such as where to find water in the desert; how to build shelters from locally-available materials that will keep out the wind and rain but will also be ventilated; what plants...

Do you relish life in the great outdoors, do you love to walk and camp?  There is something magical about spending time with nature but do you have the skills to handle it if something goes wrong? What about another emergency – could you cope if you got separated from your group or if your...

It is difficult to imagine how anyone would enter into a polar or mountainous region unprepared. You’re prepared for your journey or you arrive by accident; for example, the aircraft you are traveling in has crash-landed over the frozen tundra, or your mode of transport has broken down in the wilderness....

Tuna range in size from 10-pound (4.5-kg) skipjacks to bluefins that weigh as much as 2,000 pounds (907 kg). They are popular game fish because they fight fiercely when hooked. There are nearly 50 species of tuna found in all tropical and temperate oceans. Sport fisherman generally fish for tuna...

Anyone venturing into the desert, either by crossing on foot, vehicle, or in an aircraft (other than a commercial flight) should be prepared. Desert regions are those least likely to have an easily available source of water. Nevertheless, the survivor must find a water supply or they will die. No...

“The story of Smith & Wesson handguns and their evolution is one of the hallowed tales of American firearms’ history,” according to the firearms writer Jim Casada. Anyone who collects Smith & Wessons or is simply interested in their backstory will cherish this book. Though originally...

Detailed information on the best natural and accessible hot springs in Wyoming and Montana.

The ultimate survival guide from the New York Times–bestselling authors of the acclaimed Seal Team Six thriller series. As the elite of the military elite, U.S. Navy SEALs know that they can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic,...

The first day you get your own dirt-bike or mini-bike is a very exciting day! But before you take it out for a spin, check out these safety tips. Not only will they help ensure your safety, they will also make for great performance! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your NooKobo or other reading device.

Stovemanship The wood stove is making a comeback where firewood is cheap enough and concerns with air pollution don't prohibit its use. This article is directed at the safe and efficient use of the small portable wood stove when weight is not a major problem, in winter camping by toboggan, on the remote trap line, in horse packing and canoeing.

Wilderness Steam Bath   This booklet deals with a means of achieving physical cleanliness in a way not possible through showering or bathing. The health benefits, the social aspects and the usefulness in acclimatizing to the cold makes the Steam Bath an important adjunct to...

In What's In Your Bug Out Bag?, you’ll hear from 15 everyday people as they describe their actual bug out bag list - the ultimate 72-hour go-kit guide from and for real people. Get survival kit ideas and find out what first aid, shelter, navigation, food, water and personal protection items people...

Deadfalls and Snares : A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps by A. R. Harding, first published in 1907. This edition contains 90 Original Illustrations, interactive table of contents, and beautifully formatted.

With a focus on safety and the integrity of the outdoors, The Complete Book of Fire: Building Campfires for Cooking, Warmth, Light, and Survival initiates the novice as well as informs the experienced. Integrating the history, ecology, and science of fire with practical aspects of campfires such as...