Download or read book Surviving by Trapping Fishing Eating Plants written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite forces are often assigned to secret missions behind enemy lines, which means they have to spend time in the wilderness. They need to be prepared to live off the land for long periods of time to keep from being detected. Therefore, an important part of elite soldiers' training is how to live in remote areas and how to get food from the plants and animals around them. Discover some of the ways in which the armed forces survive in these conditions. Learn: • how to set traps to catch small animals like weasels and rabbits. • which fish can be caught with an improvised line and bait. • which plants and fungi can be eaten. • how to spot poisonous flora and fungi.

Download or read book Surviving with Navigation Signaling written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In any survival situation, you need to know where you are and where you're heading. If you get lost, you'll waste valuable time and energy—time that could be spent getting to safety or getting help.

Download or read book Surviving Captivity written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a time of war, pilots face the risk of being shot down behind enemy lines and captured. For this reason, each pilot receives training to help him endure the stresses of captivity. During an interrogation, this training and the pilot's own strength and willpower are invaluable. This book discusses many of the techniques used to survive the experience of being in captivity. A captive pilot must be prepared to cope with boredom, resist interrogation, and work as a team with other prisoners. In addition, he must know how to go about escaping if he has the opportunity. Discover: • how some U.S. pilots in Vietnam coped with seven years of imprisonment. • how interrogators try to trick people into talking. • how interrogators are trained to detect lies. • survival techniques during escape. • tracking skills used by escaping pilots and the pursuing enemy.

Download or read book Survival at Sea written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite soldiers must know how to survive in every environment, including if they're stranded on the harshest ocean. Special Forces units trained to survive at sea are some of the most knowledgeable people in the world when it comes to a survival situation in the ocean. In this book, you will learn some of the techniques these soldiers use to stay alive at sea. You can learn from their training and discover: • what to do when a shark attacks. • how to tell when a storm is coming. • how to swim so that you save energy. • how to signal for help in the middle of the ocean. • how to treat a jellyfish sting. • how to build a raft out of logs or saplings.

Download or read book Survival in the Wilderness written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people find themselves out in the wilderness at some point in their lives, even if they're just heading out for a camping trip. If the worst happens and you're stranded away from civilization, it's important to know how to survive. The elite forces of the world are trained to survive in the most hostile of environments. They can teach you some of the techniques they use and equipment that you'll need. Some of the tips they offer include: • Use swarming insects to tell you where water can be found. • Determine whether a plant is poisonous by the color of its berries. • Move wet stones away from a fire (they can explode). • Don't build a shelter too close to a river (it could flood). • Make signals by cutting out shapes in vegetation.

Download or read book How to Eat in the Woods written by Bradford Angier and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists. With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and cook the catch; recognize edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; locate bird eggs; catch edible insects; and find potable water. Also included is information on building a fire and preparing food without utensils.

Download or read book Surviving Natural Disasters written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people experience a natural disaster at some point in their lives. Whether it's a tornado powerful enough to tear a building apart or a wildfire destroying an entire forest in a matter of hours, it's important to know how to survive in these situations. Regardless of what kind of natural disaster you might encounter, you need to be prepared. Learn some of the ways in which elite soldiers around the world deal with these terrifying events. Discover how to tell when certain disasters are about to strike, as well as how to respond during and after the disaster. This includes: • what to do when a tidal wave is approaching. • how to prepare your home for floodwaters. • what to do if a forest fire traps you. • how to shield yourself from massive lava bombs released by volcanoes. • how to survive mudslides.

Download or read book Surviving Hostage Rescue Missions written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the lives of hostages are on the line, the soldiers of elite hostage-rescue units must act quickly and with skill. In a chaotic situation, soldiers must rely on their training, and each other, to save lives in danger. Take a look at how elite hostage-rescue units operate. Find out about the equipment that elite soldiers use and the training they must undergo. Learn about the different skills elite soldiers use, including: • fast-entry tactics through doors and windows using explosives. • building attacks using assault ladders and mountain-climbing techniques. • rescues from inside an aircraft. • negotiation techniques to calm a situation. • clues that tell when a terrorist is lying.

Download or read book Learning Mental Endurance for Survival written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite Special Forces units are often assigned to the most difficult missions. They must be prepared for the challenges they will face. This means being skilled and physically fit, but it also means being mentally tough. During most basic-training programs, recruits will be yelled at by instructors, deprived of sleep, and forced to run for miles. Under these difficult conditions, they will be required to make constant decisions. Only the toughest recruits will graduate, and they need certain traits to make it through: • intelligence • self-control • courage • knowledge • resistance to pain and discomfort • team spirit

Download or read book Surviving the World s Extreme Regions written by Chris McNab and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's elite soldiers can survive in the worst of conditions, whether the extreme heat of the desert or the snowy summit of a mountain. These units are trained to be experts in warfare, but their training also gives them the knowledge to live in the planet's wildest places for weeks at a time. Learn the techniques the world's finest soldiers use to survive in harsh conditions around the globe. Discover a variety of tips for surviving in barren deserts and freezing tundra. Find out how elite troops cope with danger and deprivation. You will also learn: • how to find water and food. • how to build shelters. • how to navigate. • how to perform first aid. • how to identify and avoid dangerous animals and insects.

Download or read book Ropes Knots for Survival written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're in a survival situation, a rope can be useful or even vital. Knowing how to use a rope well in many ways and knowing how to tie a variety of knots can help with many things in the wilderness, from building a shelter to catching animals to eat. In addition, it's an indispensible skill to have if you need to climb up or descend a mountain. Soldiers around the world are trained to use ropes and knots in survival situations. In this book, you'll take a look at some of the techniques the best soldiers in the world practice, including: • how to take care of ropes. • the most useful knots to use in a survival situation. • how to make your own ropes from animal tendons or plants. • how to use your rope effectively. • how to lash together a raft made of saplings or logs.

Download or read book Survival Equipment written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being in the Special Forces means you will be taken all over the world for some of the most difficult missions, often to unfriendly places and dangerous regions. Elite soldiers must be trained to survive anywhere, whether in the endless deserts of Africa or the freezing tundra of the Arctic. Soldiers need to know how to survive for weeks or even months at a time. They must also know how to survive with as few supplies as possible; after all, in the wilderness, you can't drop by the store to resupply! Find out what equipment elite soldiers need to have with them to survive. Discover how to improvise equipment using only the natural resources around you. Learn: • what clothing to wear in hot and cold climates. • what equipment to carry. • what a survival tin is and what's inside it. • how to make your own tools and clothing. • how to survive hostile terrains.

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 Survival First Aid written by Patrick Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite soldiers often operate in hard-to-reach locations or far behind enemy lines. If one of them is injured, medical attention is rarely readily available. For this reason, soldiers must be trained to treat injuries themselves. This book will show you how to treat some of the most common injuries and illnesses that you're likely to get in the wilderness. Whether it's a small problem like a blister or a major health concern like a heart attack, it's important to know how to deal with any injury or medical problem. Learn how to: • treat someone who has eaten a poisonous plant. • set broken legs after a climbing fall. • deal with hypothermia, when the body's temperature drops dangerously low. • provide treatment for severe burns. • stop a person from bleeding to death.

Download or read book The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Handbook written by The Editors of Outdoor Life and published by WeldonOwn+ORM. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling team at Outdoor Life presents this essential guide to surviving in the wilderness for survivalists, preppers, and hobbyists alike. With 110+ years behind them, the experts at Outdoor Life magazine have compiled the information-packed The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Handbook. Whether you’re planning a three-day backcountry hike, a day trip, or a full-on Grizzly Adams experience this compact handbook has the essential information you need to stay safe. This book covers making shelter, finding food and water, dealing with predators, signaling to rescuers, and making it out alive and well . . . probably even with all your limbs. Chapter One: Skills and Tools - How to Pack for a Wilderness Adventure - Build a Fire Anywhere - Forage for Food - Create a Basic Shelter - Get Rescued - Handle Medical Emergencies in the Woods - Tie Basic Knots Chapter Two: Lost in the Woods - Survive Getting lost in the Wilderness - Handle Animal Attacks - Navigate Bogs and Marshes - Purify Water - Stay Sane and Healthy - Trap Wild Animals - Fish with Almost No Equipment Chapter Three: Extreme Conditions - Survive a Wildfire - Ford a Raging River - Navigate the Arctic - Survive Falling through Ice - Punch a Polar Bear - Find Water in the Desert - Survive Being Lost at Sea

Download or read book Wilderness Survival For Dummies written by John F. Haslett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-17 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for anything, so you can explore where others fear to tread Wilderness Survival For Dummies takes a practical approach to teaching you the skills you need to stay alive outside. Learn survival skills the Dummies way, with helpful diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the pros. With expert tips and easy-to-follow instructions in this book, you’ll know what to do to survive in the wild. Stay calm, deal with the elements, make fire, find drinking water, and navigate your way to safety, thanks to your newfound survival skills. Enjoy the great outdoors with the confidence to take the path less traveled Gain knowledge that will help you stay safe if the unexpected happens Deal with extreme weather events, make shelter, learn to signal for help Learn navigation skills so you can find your way home if you get lost You’re ready to take your love of nature to the next level and explore the wilderness. From forests and jungles to deserts, cold weather climates, and everything in between, you need this Dummies guide to stay safe while backpacking, sailing, camping, and adventuring ...wherever.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques written by Alexander Stilwell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This state-of-the-art manual has already sold more than 45,000 paperback copies and is now completely updated and revised with new sections on transportation (such as carjacking or road-rage incidents), defending against terrorists (how to react to a suspicious package or behavior, for example), and information about numerous self-defense techniques. This survival guide now covers the world—any terrain, all climates—with hundreds of line drawings showing details on making tools and rafts, preserving food, applying first aid, and emerging alive from natural disasters, fires, deserts, shipwrecks, icy mountains, and much more. This is the complete answer book for frightening situations, and no one should leave home without it.