Download or read book The Five Percent written by Peter Coleman and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in every twenty difficult conflicts ends up grinding to a halt. That's fully 5 percent of not just the diplomatic and political clashes we read about in the newspaper, but disputations and arguments from our everyday lives as well. Once we get pulled into these self-perpetuating conflicts it is nearly impossible to escape. The 5 percent rule us. So what can we do when we find ourselves ensnared? According to Dr. Peter T. Coleman, the solution is in seeing our conflict anew. Applying lessons from complexity theory to examples from both American domestic politics and international diplomacy -- from abortion debates to the enmity between Israelis and Palestinians -- Coleman provides innovative new strategies for dealing with intractable disputes. A timely, paradigm-shifting look at conflict, The Five Percent is an invaluable guide to preventing even the most fractious negotiations from foundering.

Download or read book Impossible written by Nancy Werlin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully wrought modern fairy tale from master storyteller and award-winning author Nancy Werlin Inspired by the classic folk ballad “Scarborough Fair,” this is a wonderfully riveting novel of suspense, romance, and fantasy. Lucy is seventeen when she discovers that she is the latest recipient of a generations-old family curse that requires her to complete three seemingly impossible tasks or risk falling into madness and passing the curse on to the next generation. Unlike her ancestors, though, Lucy has family, friends, and other modern resources to help her out. But will it be enough to conquer this age-old evil?

Download or read book 101 Bets You Will Always Win written by Richard Wiseman and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YouTube sensation, psychologist Richard Wiseman, shows you how to astound your friends with 101 Bets You Will Always Win Everyone loves a winner. Imagine being able to challenge anyone with seemingly impossible bets, safe in the knowledge that you will always win. Imagine no more. Richard Wiseman is a psychologist who has traveled the globe in search of the world's greatest bets and in "101 Bets You Will Always Win" he shows you how to use science, logic and a healthy dose of trickery always to be on the winning side of every bet you make. Using coins, dice, matchsticks and ordinary objects, you'll discover, among many other things, - how to balance a coin on the edge of a dollar bill - pick a cup up with a balloon - balance two forks and a matchstick on your fingertip - separate two glasses without touching them In explaining the bets, Wiseman also explains the science behind them making what at first seems mystifying as natural as the laws of gravity. Let YouTube sensation Richard Wiseman turn you into one of those smart people who can say "I'll bet I can..." and know that you'll never lose.

Download or read book 150 Survival Secrets written by James C. Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you’ve ever had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical details of making it through any kind of emergency situation. Some topics include: How to survive extreme winter conditions How to put together a homemade survival kit in the case of an emergency How to safely evacuate from an urban area during a disaster How much and what type of food to store at home for long-term emergencies How to survive an active shooter situation How to treat common injuries. Other sections answer everything you’ve ever wondered about disaster prepping, including what being a survivalist entails, how to equip your home for survival situations, what gear is essential for a survivalist to own, what elements are essential in a good emergency plan, what types of disasters you can expect to face in your lifetime, and more. So what are you waiting for? With 150 Survival Secrets, you’ll be prepared for anything and everything.

Download or read book U S Air Force Survival Handbook written by United States Air Force and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 1347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for fans of History Alive United States books Survivalist handbook with pieces of Air Force history Essential piece of any aircraft survival kit This Air Force handbook was written to help pilots who find themselves in hostile environments. While it is designed for use in formal Air Force training, it is also useful for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and complete manual of outdoor survival techniques. Any US Army survival kit would also benefit from this handbook. Among other pieces of professional and expert advice, the US Air Force Survival Handbook tells readers about: Finding your way without a map First aid for illness and injury Finding food and water Building a fire Concealment techniques Using ropes and tying knots Survival at sea Signaling for help Animal tracking Predicting the weather Building shelters Released on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, this book outlines specific survival threats found in many different types of terrain and how to survive them. It is invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors and anyone who seeks insight into the training tactics of the US Air Force.

Download or read book How to Survive Self Reliance in Extreme Circumstances written by John Hudson and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gripping stories of near disaster and survival—and the lessons to be gleaned from them—from the British military’s chief survival instructor. When faced with near death, your survival instincts kick in. Instincts can only take you so far, however; it’s preparation and planning that can make the difference between living and dying. In How to Survive, readers will hear harrowing tales of survival and learn from them. These stories are broken down and studied, whether it’s the experience of a teenager hiking to safety as the only survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon, a fisherman drifting for more than 400 days in an open boat across the Pacific Ocean, or a US Air Force fighter pilot forced to eject from his stealth fighter thousands of feet above the earth. John Hudson, a military survivor instructor, introduces the mindset that he feels is imperative for success: the Survival Triangle. This combination of effort, hope, and goals, along with a few practical skills, provides a premade planning template that can be used to jumpstart the whole survival process.

Download or read book Survive written by Les Stroud and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re alone in the forest on a fine autumn day with nothing but a multitool. You’re stuck there for a week. Should you be more worried about finding a source of uncontaminated water or about a bear that might be in the area? Neither, says Les Stroud. The bear will most likely avoid you, and dehydration will affect you faster than parasites in untreated water. Your bigger worry should be shelter—the daytime might be nice, but it’s likely going to be cold at night. And that’s just the beginning. The concept of Survivorman is simple: left in a remote location, Les must survive for seven days on his own without food, water or equipment. Now, he shares his expert knowledge in Survive!, a fully illustrated guide based on his experiences on six continents and filled with field-tested advice. Many books on survival are culled from Second World War–era training techniques that are out-of-date or just plain wrong. Survive! debunks these dated myths, exploring basic and advanced tactics that show you how to cope in any survival situation. Brought to life with Les’s own anecdotes and the tales of others, Survive! is the perfect manual for anyone -- from beginner to armchair traveller to seasoned explorer -- who wants to meet nature’s dangers with confidence. As Les writes, “If you believe you can make it through the bad times, and you are not intimidated by the forces of nature, you will markedly increase your chances of survival.” SURVIVE! includes detailed information on the following: preparing for survival, mentally and physically fire-making techniques basic survival kit components finding, collecting and making water sources of food types of shelter

Download or read book Project written by Michael Dobson and published by Multi-Media Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is impossible if you have unlimited time, resources, and flexible objectives. Project managers never find themselves in such a situation. Our projects are impossible if they can't be done within the constraints... but sometimes there's a way around even the most challenging barrier. What can you do when the situation looks hopeless? In this exciting journey through history, you'll learn how the greatest leaders and project managers of the past took on impossible challenges...and succeeded. Here are only three examples: When he wanted to be first to fly nonstop to Paris, Charles Lindbergh was up against competitors with more funding, more experience, and over a year's head start. His strategy? Rethink the thresholds of risk. The other generals laughed at George Patton when he offered to send two divisions to rescue the Battle of the Bulge in only 48 hours. His strategy? See the future and get ready for it early. For mission director Gene Kranz, the odds against a successful rescue of Apollo 13 were daunting at best. His strategy? The Kranz Dictum, a powerful strategy to deal with crises even before they occur. In PROJECT: IMPOSSIBLE, you'll learn a step-by-step methodology to succeed when facing even the most difficult projects. You'll learn Dobson's Laws of Project Management and discover the Godzilla Principle. From redefining the problem to challenging the project parameters, you'll know how to attack a seemingly impossible project... and get the job done.

Download or read book Secrets to Survival written by Angela Morrison and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illness, loss and accidents are among the signposts on lifes journey for most people. For many, despair and tragedy come at some time or another. Angela Morrison has faced more of these challenges than many others. Discover her coping mechanisms as she came to terms with being sexually molested at three and half years of age. Read how, growing up as a politicians daughter in Apartheid South Africa, Angela along, with her family, endured threats , intimidation and a terrorist attack on their home. Come to know how she coped with the violent atmosphere of her politically traumatised homeland. Read of a mothers indomitable love and her will to never give up with a son affl icted with ADDHD and Dyslexia and of her discovery of his drug addiction. Feel the heartache of her family as they bore the emotional and financial burden of many of their staff infected with H.I.V. and helped many of them to survive that unequal battle. Come close to the heart of the agony experienced through the loss of many close family members, the loss of her business, her home and all she owned. So much tragedy in many peoples lives would have been enough to push them over the edge. But not so with Angela. She found that, by losing Religion and gaining a simple relationship with God, she was enabled to rise from the pit of despair and loss. A new life of healing, restoration, peace and happiness was opened to her. Discover how, by clinging to the precious values which flowed from this personal relationship, she found true love a second time, discovering that life truly could begin again at sixty! As you journey with Angela, you will discover her Secrets to Survival. They are practical, often humorous, and encourage the reader to never give up!

Download or read book U S Air Force Pocket Survival Handbook written by United States Air Force and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for use in formal Air Force training, the U.S. Air Force Pocket Survival Handbook was written to help a pilot who finds him or herself in a hostile environment. This new edition will allow you to carry all the same information condensed in your back pocket. For the general reader, it offers a complete and comprehensive manual of outdoor survival techniques. It includes expert advice on: First aid for illness and injury Finding your way without a map Building a fire Finding food and water Using ropes and tying knots Mountain survival Concealment techniques Signaling for help Survival at sea Building shelters Animal tracking Predicting the weather And much more By outlining specific survival threats found at sea, in the desert, in mountain terrain, and in arctic conditions, and offering techniques on surviving them, this book is invaluable to both the casual outdoorsman and the extreme sports enthusiast, as well as anyone looking for insight into the training tactics of the U.S. Air Force.

Download or read book The Sea Survival Manual written by Frances Howorth and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sea Survival Manual is the definitive book on the subject for anyone aboard a yacht of any size. It is aimed at the yachtsman or seafarer who is likely to proceed to sea out of the sight of land, whether for pleasure or professional reasons. Fully compliant with the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) resolutions and MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) regulations it embodies Sea Safety checks issued by the MCA and RNLI and is completely international in its appeal. Includes chapters on safety and survival equipment, Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS), liferafts, grab bags, medical equipment and advice, first aid and emergency treatment, abandoning ship, survival in a liferaft and rescues at sea. This is the first modern book to tackle the subject from the small craft point of view.

Download or read book Hunting Gathering Survival Manual written by Tim MacWelch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman—and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. Whether you’re using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you’re lost in the woods or surviving a natural disaster. This book demystifies it all, with simple hints and step-by-step illustrations to make you a self-sufficient survivor—in your backyard or in the wild.

Download or read book The Ultimate Survival Guide written by John 'Lofty' Wiseman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wealth of Information on Being Prepared for Any Contingency or Catastrophe This is the definitive survival guide and essential resource for all travelers, campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. Already a worldwide million-copy bestseller, The Ultimate Survival Guide covers everything from basic first aid to disaster preparedness, from setting up camp to making it through a hurricane -- an absolute must-have volume for anyone who has ever placed him or herself at the mercy of Mother Nature. What to pack, carry, and wear in hostile environments First aid and rescue Finding food, water, shelter, and making fire Dealing with wild animals, snake bites, and fierce climatic hazards Surviving flood, avalanche, tornado, and other violent natural catastrophes Fully illustrated and easy to use

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Download or read book Deep Survival Who Lives Who Dies and Why written by Laurence Gonzales and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unique among survival books…stunning…enthralling. Deep Survival makes compelling, and chilling, reading." —Denver Post Laurence Gonzales’s bestselling Deep Survival has helped save lives from the deepest wildernesses, just as it has improved readers’ everyday lives. Its mix of adventure narrative, survival science, and practical advice has inspired everyone from business leaders to military officers, educators, and psychiatric professionals on how to take control of stress, learn to assess risk, and make better decisions under pressure.

Download or read book The Outdoor Survival Guide written by Grayson I. Pierce and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When you respect nature, nature respects you back." Become the master of any environment with "The Outdoor Survival Guide: Thriving in Any Environment." This comprehensive handbook equips you with the vital skills and knowledge required to navigate and thrive in the wild. The book covers everything from understanding survival priorities, finding and purifying water, building and starting a fire, to creating a shelter with limited resources. Learn how to read the nature’s signs and find direction using a map and compass. Develop your hunting, trapping, and fishing skills for sustenance, and educate yourself about edible and poisonous plants. The book also provides essential first aid techniques and guidelines to handle common outdoor injuries. Moreover, you'll find information on assembling an essential survival kit, along with choosing the right gear for varying environments. Whether you are stuck in a desert, navigating a mountain, or lost in a forest, "The Outdoor Survival Guide" will provide you with practical tips to survive and thrive. Learn how to prepare and respond to extreme weather conditions, from scorching heatwaves to freezing snowstorms. Stay safe during animal encounters and learn to identify dangerous species, prevent encounters, and protect yourself if the situation arises. Moreover, this book provides guidance on preparing for and responding to various natural disasters. In conclusion, "The Outdoor Survival Guide: Thriving in Any Environment" is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, or anyone interested in improving their survival skills. It not only educates but also encourages you to learn, practice, and master these life-saving skills. Remember, nature doesn’t challenge you; it only sets the stage where you challenge yourself. So, get your copy today, and embark on the journey of becoming a true survivalist!Table of contents: Introduction Why it's important to know survival skills Basic principles of outdoor survival Understanding Survival Priorities The survival rule of three Prioritizing needs in a survival situation The psychology of survival Finding and Purifying Water Identifying water sources Techniques for purifying water Water storage and transportation Building and Starting a Fire Finding materials for a fire Different types of fires for different environments Lighting a fire without matches or a lighter Finding and Building Shelter Identifying natural shelter options Building a shelter with natural materials Creating a shelter with limited resources Navigating and Signaling for Help Using a map and compass Finding direction without a compass Signaling for rescue Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing for Food Techniques for hunting small game Building traps for small game Fishing for food Foraging for Wild Edibles Identifying edible plants and berries Avoiding poisonous plants Preparing and cooking wild edibles First Aid and Medical Emergencies Basic first aid techniques Recognizing and treating common outdoor injuries Dealing with medical emergencies in the wilderness Survival Kits and Gear Essential survival items to carry Building a basic survival kit Choosing the right gear for different environments Survival Tips for Different Environments Survival tips for desert environments Survival tips for mountain environments Survival tips for forest environments Surviving Extreme Weather Conditions Preparing for extreme heat Preparing for extreme cold Preparing for severe storms Surviving Animal Encounters Identifying dangerous animals Avoiding animal encounters Defending yourself against animal attacks Surviving Natural Disasters Preparing for earthquakes Preparing for hurricanes Preparing for tornadoes Conclusion Recap of key takeaways Encouragement to learn and practice survival skillsISBN: 9781776848065

Download or read book Tools for Survival written by James Wesley, Rawles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential survival advice from a former U.S. Army Intelligence Corps Officer and the world’s preeminent expert in preparedness. For years, James Wesley, Rawles has lived a self-sufficient lifestyle along with his family on a property surrounded by National Forest. In his earlier bestselling nonfiction book, How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It, Rawles outlined the foundations for survivalist living. Now, he details the tools needed to survive anything from a short-term disruption to a long-term, grid-down scenario. Here, Rawles covers tools for every aspect of self sufficient living, including: • Food preservation and cooking • Welding and blacksmithing • Timber, firewood, and lumber • Firefighting • Archery and less-than-lethal defense tools • And more... Field-tested and comprehensive, Tools for Survival is a must-have reference for anyone who wants to know how to prepare for the worst.