Extreme Survival

How to stay alive in every dangerous situation - with over 1000 color illustrations showing techniques, tactics and tricks of the trade and 50 step-by-step training projects for extreme life skills to use in emergencies. Self-sufficiency in the wild: survivial skills and bushcraft techniques for finding shelter and water, making fire and finding food; protecting yourself from wildlife and the natural environment; making improvised tools and equipment; and preparing natural remedies for medical emergiencies. Protection and staying alive when everyday situations become life-threatening: the terrorist threat, surviving as a hostage; street self-defense skills; dangers in the home; accident avoidance behind the wheel; dos and don'ts of being a tourist; escape and rescue plans. Expert advice on enhancing the survival instinct and improving risk assessment, avoiding hazardous situations, and responding positively and calmly to confrontation.