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Manufacturer: Skyhorse Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.6
EAN: 9781602392168
ISBN: 1602392161
Label: Skyhorse Publishing
Manufacturer: Skyhorse Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 640
Publication Date: 2008-04-08
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Studio: Skyhorse Publishing
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Editorial Reviews:
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A necessary and effective manual of urban survival techniques, a companion to the SAS Survival Handbook (1,000,000 copies sold).
John "Lofty" Wiseman is the author of the bestselling SAS Survival Handbook, the definitive guide to survival in the wild from Britain's Special Air Service. Now he has compiled a complete guide to survival in the urban jungle. Every year in America there are thousands of fatal accidents in the home—more than on the roads, and many more than in the great outdoors. Fire, electricity, water, gas, sharp knives, poisons, chemicals—these valuable tools can quickly become dangerous weapons when not treated with proper respect and understanding. Add to these the risks of travel, terrorism, muggings, rape, tsunamis, and earthquakes. We are constantly reminded that the world is a dangerous place. Wiseman shows readers how to think realistically and practically about these perils in order to avoid them, whether they are at home, on the street, in school, or in transit. From self-defense techniques to home security systems to coping with natural disasters, this book will teach readers to recognize risks, make quick decisions, and live confidently in the modern urban world. 100 color illustrations.
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Summary: Not as much fun as the "SAS survival guide"
Comment: Maybe I was expecting too much after reading the "SAS survival guide".
There is a lot of usefull information in this book, but don't expect to find as many clever tricks or knowledge as in the original.
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Summary: Good Stuff!
Comment: Once again Mr. Wiseman has put out a thoroughly useful, practical and comprehensive book. It will help everyone who reads it.
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Summary: It is what it says it is...
Comment: This book's title conveys its topic; it is a book with detailed guidance on minimizing your risks in the urban environment on a day-to-day basis.
Wiseman writes clearly and compellingly as he takes you from one scenario to another, explaining the types of problems you may encounter and the actions that will get you out of trouble. I began reading his book on a Sunday afternoon and I found myself stopping every few pages to tell my wife about some new bit of information I had not known about my own environment. For example, if your television catches on fire, throw a wet blanket over it because there is a good chance that the picture tube will explode! Perhaps everyone else already knows this, but I didn't: raw potatoes are poisonous and can be fatal.
The middle portion of the book has dozens of pictures of common houseplants that are lethal. The book is illustrated throughout and it is designed to work well as a reference in the event of a problem (i.e., call out boxes with critical information and consistent use of color with WARNINGS in red and entire pages with dashed borders with the systematic instructions).
The only `down side' to this book is that it is written for a British audience and a slight US bias does pop up occasionally and references to laws on gun ownership, self-defense, etc., are based on British law; otherwise, a great book and a handy reference source.
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Summary: Must read...
Comment: The book is useful to everyone. Topics such as emergency kits are very valuable, and practical.
Get the book, and make your own call, I used something from the book just yesterday.
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Summary: Puts the Boy Scout Manual to Shame
Comment: Well written and nicely illustrated, this book is a quality work. Yes,even a serious approach to survival in any environment - except urban and suburban environments. I am impressed. Using the suggestions contained could be life saving for people lost in wild environments. And I think hard core survivalists will treasure this book.
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