{"product_id":"sas-survival-handbook","title":"Sas Survival Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description      \u003cbr\u003e\nA brand-new edition of the standard-setter in survival skills. Written by ex-SAS survival expert John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman, this book tells you how to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the original survival handbook, the international bestseller which in the 15 years since it was first published has been often imitated but never bettered.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe book is based on the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force, and shows how to survive outdoors, on land, or at sea, in any weather, in any part of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor, or anyone else engaged in outdoor pursuits, this reference bible could actually save your life.\u003cbr\u003e\nContentsIntroductionEssentialsStrategyClimate \u0026amp; TerrainFoodCamp craftReading the signsOn the moveHealthSurvival at seaRescueDisasters\u003cbr\u003e\n      From the Back Cover      \u003cbr\u003e\nJohn ‘Lofty’ Wiseman served for 26 years with the Special Air Service (SAS) and his best-selling book is based on the training techniques of the world’s most famous elite fighting force.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis definitive guide shows you how to survive in the wild, in any climate, on land or at sea, for campers, hikers, sailors and all those interested in outdoor pursuits.\u003cbr\u003e\nUpdated and revised, this new edition is in a rucksack-friendly format and comes in a practical plastic case.\u003cbr\u003e\nBe prepared: Understanding basic survival needs and preparing essentials such as a pocket survival kit.\u003cbr\u003e\nStrategy: Handling every kind of situation, from dealing with accidents to adapting to different climates and terrain such as polar regions, mountains, coastal areas, deserts and the tropics.\u003cbr\u003e\nFood: What to eat, where to find it (using the miniature field guide), how to prepare and store it.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaking camp: Finding the best location, constructing different types of shelter, organizing camp and using the relevant tools and knots.\u003cbr\u003e\nReading the signs: Not only map reading but also determining your direction by using natural resources as well as reading the weather.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the move: Skills to assess a variety of routes and how to tackle them.\u003cbr\u003e\nHealth: First aid procedures and the natural treatment of tropical diseases, medical disorders and cold climate hazards as well as advice on the dangers of poisonous creatures and plants\u003cbr\u003e\nSurvival at sea: How to abandon a ship and survive afloat with a guide to obtaining food and the dangers of sharks.\u003cbr\u003e\nRescue: Important signalling codes, techniques and types of rescue.\u003cbr\u003e\nDisasters: What to do if confronted with natural disasters such as fire, drought, flood, lightning, eathquakes and chemical accidents as well as surviving at home if all services and supplies are cut off.\u003cbr\u003e\n      About the Author      \u003cbr\u003e\nJohn ‘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 and his TV appearances include Lenny Henry’s Big Amazon Adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45164569690291,"sku":"9780007158997","price":316.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/714VNdF4ezL.jpg?v=1765447656","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/sas-survival-handbook","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}