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Provides facts about survival kits, first aid, food, shelter, map-reading, and survival techniques.

Sam's peaceful existence in his wilderness home is disrupted when his sister runs away and his pet falcon is confiscated by a conservation officer.

"In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales pulls readers to the boundary region between life and death, where they peer into the hearts, minds, and souls of those who have survived seemingly impossible situations and those who have given in to death. Through careful dissection of case studies, he illuminates the essence of the true survivor - the internal battles that are waged between fear and hope, reason and emotion, despair and correct action." "He...

When Zach Connors and his pa left their Kentucky homestead in the summer of 1824 to see the Rocky Mountains, he didn't realize he would never see his childhood home again or that he would find love, friendship, fame, and a new home in this wild and harsh wilderness. After a grizzly kills his pa, Zach struggles to survive a cold and brutal winter alone. After killing a rogue grizzly and fighting hostile Indians on his own, he becomes known as Grizzly...

When its you against the wilderness, you need to be prepared for whatever life can throw at you. Whether youre planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, The Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover-this manual...

An anthology of non-fiction and fiction stories that tell of survival in the wilderness, featuring fourteen selections by a variety of authors, including Edward Abbey, Jon Krakauer, Jack London, and others.

When he saves the life of the state's governor, New York City subway cop Richard Corrigan is invited to accompany the governor on a wilderness jaunt in Wyoming where, one by one, the members of the expedition seem to be either dying or disappearing.

Woodsman Felix Immler reveals how to build a comfortable camp in the wilderness using nothing more than a pocket knife. Simple natural materials are used for making a waterproof roof, a chair, a bed, a table, a fridge, and an oven, as well as for carving spoons, knifes, and bowls. You can even grill a chicken on a self-made, water-driven skewer. The Swiss Army Knife Book is full of ideas for exciting activities, suitable for families and teens as...