John Wiseman
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As the risks of the climate crisis continue to grow, so too do the challenges of facing a harsh climate future with honesty and courage; justice and compassion; meaning and purpose.
“Hope and Courage in the Climate Crisis” explores diverse sources of learning and wisdom—from climate scientists and activists; philosophers and social theorists; Indigenous cultures and ways of life; faith based and spiritual traditions; artists and writers—which...
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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 the complete guide to surviving among crowds of people, the mazes of office buildings, the dangers of an unfeeling city-put simply, how to stay safe in the urban jungle.
Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year - more than on the roads, more than in...
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2009.
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A survival guide from the Special Air Service offers a complete course on how to be prepared for any type of emergency--from natural disasters to terrorist attacks to wilderness adventures--explaining how to adapt successfully to various climates, how to identify edible plants, and how to build a fire, with tips on first aid, campcraft, emergency preparation, and more. The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being...
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[2008]
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The author of the bestselling "SAS Survival Handbook" has compiled a complete guide to survival in the urban jungle. From self-defense techniques to home security systems to coping with natural disasters, this book teaches readers to recognize risks, make quick decisions, and live confidently.--
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How to stay safe and be confident on and off the road.
Almost every family owns a car, and every year more vehicles are introduced on to roads, which are already congested, adding to the danger and frustrations of motoring. Whether for commuting, shopping or dropping off schoolchildren, it is the very convenience of driving that makes it hazardous.
Following the format of his worldwide bestselling SAS Survival Handbook, whose sales have topped one...
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The debut novel from legendary SAS Survival Guide author Lofty Wiseman.
Test your wits at key points in the story to see if you'd survive Operation Lavivrus, and make it home alive. Lofty has written optional questions throughout the story to give you the opportunity to test yourself against the best.
The country is on alert - Britain is at war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, and SAS soldiers Peter and Tony find themselves in a military...
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The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival. Revised to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urban survival and terrorism, the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller SAS Survival Handbook by John "Lofty" Wiseman is the definitive resource for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. From basic...
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Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook provides easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions on coping with all kinds of threatening situations, from muggings to knife attacks. The author teaches you strategies for both avoiding conflict and getting out of a dangerous situation quickly and safely.
Learn how mental attitude, body language, assertiveness, and the ability to overcome fear can...
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover – finding resources in your environment, healing yourself, and avoiding disease.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover and – how to deal with unstable environmental conditions, what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire, and how to increase your chances of rescue.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover – making shelter, preparing and maintaining a fire, tying knots, preserving food, and creating tools.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover of the survival and, in, teach you how to respond to your environment by reading maps and weather signs.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover and – the characteristics and climates of different regions and zones (including polar, arid, and tropical), how to plan a route, and where to travel.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's will cover – finding resources in your environment and a guide to which fungi, trees, plants, fish, and animals are poisonous and which can be eaten in the wild.
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This is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defense in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. SAS legend John 'Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled guide will teach you:
– Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit.
– Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain.
– Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing...
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[2014]
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A survival guide from the Special Air Service offers a complete course on how to be prepared for any type of emergency--from natural disasters to terrorist attacks to wilderness adventures--explaining how to adapt successfully to various climates, how to identify edible plants, and how to build a fire, with tips on first aid, campcraft, emergency preparation, and more. The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being...