Download or read book Essentials of Sea Survival written by Frank Golden and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Sea Survival contains original scientific research and investigations from two internationally recognized experts on cold-water survival. In addition to having practical personal experience with cold water immersion, Frank Golden and Michael Tipton regularly lecture at various international conferences about water survival, and they are frequently called on for expert commentary on television and radio. The majority of books on this subject are personal survival accounts; few relate to scientific studies. This book is different: Using reader-friendly language, two leading environmental physiologists present the facts and dispel the myths of surviving a sea accident. The book, thanks to the real-life stories and easy-to-read format, will appeal primarily to the layperson who works or plays on or near the water. The text will also be of interest to an academic audience, who will appreciate the original research and up-to-date physiological and medical information Essentials of Sea Survival is a compelling, informative, and comprehensive guide to open-water survival. Drawing from classic maritime disasters and personal accounts of near-miraculous survival, as well as carefully controlled laboratory experiments, it offers practical advice for avoiding as well as surviving a cold-water accident. It’s an important reference for anyone associated with open-air aquatic activities, such as members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines; offshore oil rig employees; fishermen; divers; amateur and professional sailors; water safety instructors and life guards; water rescue personnel; boaters; water skiers; outdoor survival course instructors; and other recreational water sports enthusiasts.
Download or read book Texas Aquatic Science written by Rudolph A. Rosen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Download or read book Sea Survival Handbook written by Keith Colwell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-scale reference book for everyone boarding a seafaring vessel. The information is accessible, concise, up-to-date, and potentially life-saving. This is a weapon against ignorance at sea, and a no-brainer buy for all those who are interested in the safety of their passengers, their boats and themselves. The book covers everything from emergency radio operation, proper employment of safety equipment, to survival and first aid in the water. It also includes a full glossary and index. It was originally published in the UK this year by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).
Download or read book Survival Swimming written by Sam Fury and published by SF Nonfiction Books. This book was released on with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life! Discover everything you need to escape your enemies and survive in the water. Inside this three-part training manual you will learn: * Efficient Swimming. Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater. * Water Safety and Survival. Learn the dangers of open water and how to survive in it. * Water Rescue. Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open water. Teach yourself everything you need to survive in the water, because this is swim training for escape and survival. Get it now. Part 1: Efficient Swimming Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater. * The most efficient way to tread water. A MUST LEARN water survival skill. * Swim faster using the same training drills that professional swimmers use. * A step-by-step guide for learning the Combat Survival Stroke, as used by the US Navy Seals. * The proper way to do the survival backstroke to conserve energy and retain heat. * How to safely train yourself to swim 50+ meters underwater. * Freestyle swimming drills to perfect your speed swimming technique. Part 2: Water Safety and Survival Learn the different dangers of open water and the best way to swim in them for survival. * The safest ways to enter the water. * The two swimming styles to use to get out of dangerous waters, and when to use them. * The different types of waves, tides, and currents, and how to negotiate them. * Learn the dangers of swift water, how to avoid them, and how to use them to your advantage. * The different ways to cross water. Includes wading, rope crossings, improvised raft building, and more. * How to survive in cold water and how to escape ice water. * The best actions to take during a flood so you don't end up in the water to begin with. * Sea survival skills so you can keep yourself alive until help arrives. Part 3: Water Rescue Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open water. * What to do when you see someone in trouble in the water. * What to teach children so they can help save others while staying safe on dry land. * How to scan and assess any water-based situation the way professional lifeguards do. * Learn to spot different types of casualties and make the best plan for rescue. * The safest ways to rescue drowning victims. Includes how to protect yourself against them if they drag you down. * White water rescue training so you can save others while minimizing risk. Limited Time Only… Get your copy of Survival Swimming today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Get your hands on this one of a kind swim training manual, because it will show you how to swim faster, longer, and safer. Get it now.
Download or read book The Handbook of Aquatic Survival written by Edna R. Vanderbeck and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thirst for Power written by Michael E. Webber and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world’s two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted book offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water—a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure the continuing sustainability of both. Michael Webber, a leader and teacher in the field of energy technology and policy, explains how energy and water supplies are linked and how problems in either can be crippling for the other. He shows that current population growth, economic growth, climate change, and short-sighted policies are likely to make things worse. Yet, Webber asserts, more integrated planning with long-term sustainability in mind can avert such a daunting future. Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, he identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity.
Download or read book Essentials of Sea Survival written by Frank Golden and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Sea Survival contains original scientific research and investigations from two internationally recognized experts on cold-water survival. In addition to having practical personal experience with cold water immersion, Frank Golden and Michael Tipton regularly lecture at various international conferences about water survival, and they are frequently called on for expert commentary on television and radio. The majority of books on this subject are personal survival accounts; few relate to scientific studies. This book is different: Using reader-friendly language, two leading environmental physiologists present the facts and dispel the myths of surviving a sea accident. The book, thanks to the real-life stories and easy-to-read format, will appeal primarily to the layperson who works or plays on or near the water. The text will also be of interest to an academic audience, who will appreciate the original research and up-to-date physiological and medical information Essentials of Sea Survival is a compelling, informative, and comprehensive guide to open-water survival. Drawing from classic maritime disasters and personal accounts of near-miraculous survival, as well as carefully controlled laboratory experiments, it offers practical advice for avoiding as well as surviving a cold-water accident. It’s an important reference for anyone associated with open-air aquatic activities, such as members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines; offshore oil rig employees; fishermen; divers; amateur and professional sailors; water safety instructors and life guards; water rescue personnel; boaters; water skiers; outdoor survival course instructors; and other recreational water sports enthusiasts.
Download or read book Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program MCWSTP written by Department of the Navy and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marines are inherently amphibious by nature and are expected to operate in aquatic environments. The MCWSTP employs water survival skills of increasing levels of ability designed to reduce fear, raise self-confidence, and develop Marines with the ability to survive in water.
Download or read book The Prepper s Water Survival Guide written by Daisy Luther and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No source is left untapped in this all-encompassing guide to supplying life-saving water after a disaster. You can survive up to three weeks without food, but only three days without water! When catastrophe strikes, having enough water can spell the difference between life and death. The Prepper’s Water Survival Guide offers a step-by-step plan with straightforward information you can easily follow. Thanks to this book’s laser-focus on water, you’ll quickly learn how to: •Store fresh water •Collect rainwater •Purify water from lakes & rivers •Dig a well for groundwater In addition to harvesting water, you’ll gain the tools to keep large stores untainted for long periods of time, test the water you collect for dangerous toxins, and treat water-related illnesses that are commonly contracted during a disaster.
Download or read book Aquatic Survival written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Combat Water Survival written by United States Marine Corps and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-02C, Marine Combat Water Survival, provides Marine Corps combat water survival techniques, procedures, and training standards. This publication also teaches Marines to cross water obstacles and perform water rescues correctly and safely. This publication is the foundation for teaching Marines correct water survival techniques and procedures that are used throughout the Marine combat water survival program (MCWSP). Once an individual or a unit has completed the MCWSP, this publication can be used as a refresher course before water operations.
Download or read book Struggle for Survival Water written by William B. Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have what it takes to survive when necessities like water are scarce? Students will learn how dehydration affects the body along with basic survival skills including how to treat water and the importance of having a plan in place in case of emergencies. This nonfiction text builds reading skills while students are engaged in high-interest content! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
Download or read book The Pool Safety Resource written by Geoff Dawson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help parents understand the unique risks of their own pool environment and how to build a robust system of protection. When the Roisum family moved to Florida in 2005 they decided to install a new pool in their back yard. Everyone was excited about the aquatic fun they would enjoy for years to come. It was just another day in March when Jenna, kissed her 2 year old son Mason goodbye as she left for work. Not long after, Mason found his way to the pool and drowned. Every year, hundreds of children and infants fall victim to accidental drowning accidents that are preventable with proper precautions. In The Pool Safety Resource, author and pool safety consultant Geoff Dawson guides parents and pool owners through the dangers and risks and helps them identify and make educated choices regarding swimming pools and other bodies of water. He offers realworld advice and solutions to help increase safety. He discusses understanding, evaluating, and mitigating risks; building layers of protection; constructing a safe, new pool; providing aquatic survival skills and swimming lessons; establishing and communicating pool rules; enjoying the pool safely; preparing for emergencies; being a pool safety advocate. Owning a pool is a huge responsibility, but the benefits to health, happiness, and family life are immeasurable. The Pool Safety Resource provides a wealth of information to help families enjoy their swimming pools safely.
Download or read book The Official US Marine Corps Water Survival Handbook written by Us Marine Corps and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STAY ALIVE & RESCUE OTHERS IN THE MOST DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT ON EARTH THE INDISPENSABLE MANUAL FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL, SHIPS' CREW, PROFESSIONAL & RECREATIONAL DIVERS, KAYAKERS, SWIMMERS, AND MORE. CREATED & TRUSTED BY THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. ESSENTIAL PREPAREDNESS FOR ALL SHIPS AND BOATS. COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED GIANT 8.5"x11" SIZE - LARGE, CLEAR PRINT. VITAL LIFE-SAVING KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL WATERBORNE PURSUITS Around ten people die from drowning every single day in the United States*. The danger to military personnel posed by bodies of water, whether during operations or training, is far greater and should not be underestimated. This Handbook equips the reader, military or civilian, with the ability to operate safety and effectively around water, whatever your activities. Throughout history, water has posed special challenges to Marines and Sailors during times of both peace and war. Therefore, the inherent dangers associated with waterborne operations demand that Marines and Sailors receive proper water survival training Combat units that are confident in their ability to work in and around water can use the water to their advantage in combat, and history is filled with examples of how the proper preparation or training for survival in water reduced or averted disaster. In particular, this unique Handbook covers areas of special interest and utility to those engaging in waterborne activities far from shore or assistance, such as: SURVIVAL IN OPEN WATER: Abandoning Ship - Surviving With a Pack - Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver - Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water - Drownproofing Methods - Survival Strokes WATER RESCUES: Reaching Rescue Techniques - Buddy Assist - Approach Strokes - Level-Offs - Rescue Techniques - Defense Against a Drowning Victim - Administering First Aid/Rescue Breathing TREATMENT OF CASUALTIES: Drowning - Hypothermia - Heat-Related Injuries - Burns - Common Medical Problems Associated with Sea Survival AVOIDANCE OF DANGEROUS MARINE LIFE: Sharks and Barracudas - Sea Snakes - Poisonous Fish - Turtles and Moray Eels - Corals - Jellyfish and Others - Spiny Fish, Urchins, Stingrays, and More NEGOTIATING WATER OBSTACLES: Tides - Surf - Currents - Back Bays - Rivers and Canals FORDING WATERWAYS: Selection of a Ford Site - The Buddy System - Water Crossings KNOT TYING Written by the most demanding of experts, with the benefit of decades of hard-won experience in combat and training operations around the world, this book is an investment in your future, and the future of those around you. Current edition note: this publication supersedes the old MCRP 3-02C. * Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Search for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.
Download or read book Survival Swimming written by Sam Fury and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Basic Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life! Whether you want to learn life-saving swimming skills or to dramatically improve your swim speed, technique and stamina, this book will teach you how. Note: Survival Fitness by Sam Fury contains all the information in this book plus a whole lot more Scared of water? Follow the simple, progressive exercises to help you overcome your fear before you learn swimming. Don't know how to swim? Use the swimming drills in this book and you will learn how to swim in the most efficient way with step by step instructions and pictures that anyone can follow. Already know how to swim? Survival Swimming: Swimming Drills to Learn and Improve on the Five Best Swimming Strokes for Survival contains clearly detailed and easy to follow swimming drills to achieve the most efficient swimming stroke you can, the same way the professionals do. The swimming exercises in this book have been specifically chosen to be used by ALL AGES. Teach your whole family these life-saving swimming skills Learn how to do each life-saving swimming stroke from the very beginning, as well as how to improve your swimming technique if you already know it, in a way that you get maximum benefit from minimal exertion Learn how to do each these strokes and/or how to improve your current swimming technique to be the best you can Filled with easy to follow swimming drills Simple and clear pictures to make learning how to swim easy Both on land and in water exercises for progressive learning Discover the best swimming strokes to use depending on the situation Great for general health and weight loss Inside Survival Swimming You Will Learn the Following Life Saving Swimming Strokes: Sculling Water: A basic but very important swimming technique to help keep your head above water Doggy Paddle: A low energy swimming stroke that is great for if you are clothed or when wearing a life jacket, and good for those that don't like putting their head underwater Elementary/Survival Back Stroke: A great energy saver which is also very useful if an underwater explosion is likely Freestyle: A fast and efficient swimming stroke - learn the best way to do it for maximum efficiency and speed Breast Stroke: Great for swimming underwater, in rough seas, through debris and also good for long range swimming Side Stroke: A very useful swimming stroke for rescue ... and much more! (LOOK INSIDE to see the full contents) Swimming is a very important skill when it comes to survival. There are all too many stories of people that have drowned needlessly just because they didn't take the time to learn how to swim. Even just knowing the very basic of swimming strokes will save your life, and this type of stroke can be learned in a matter of hours. A few more hours and you may know a stroke that you can use to save another person's life. In addition to the lifesaving ability, swimming is also fun and incredibly beneficial to the body. It is a low impact form of exercise with great cardiovascular advantages. Grab your copy of Survival Swimming: Swimming Drills to Learn and Improve on the Five Best Swimming Strokes for Survival and increase your swimming skills today!
Download or read book Survival of High velocity Free falls in Water written by Richard G. Snyder and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-four cases of free-falls survived by individuals impacting water environments under conditions of high velocity (50 to 116 ft/sec, corrected for aerodynamic drag) have been intensively investigated and analyzed. Ages varied from 7 to 80 years and the study included 34 males and 10 females. The falls occurred in 17 states, mainly over a 3-year period, and included all known survivals of water impact at over 50 ft/sec. It was found that the most survivable body orientation, by a factor of five to seven, is a feet-first impact in which critical velocity for human survival was approximately 100 ft/ sec No correlation of velocity with degree of injury was found, although distinct patterns of injury were shown. Factors believed to influence human survival tolerances are discussed.
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Cold Water Survival written by United States. Coast Guard and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
