THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE Introduction by Ben Fogle.Full of inspiring true life survival stories, this helpful guide teaches top tips for surviving out in the wildernessor even in the backyard. Taking inspiration from the experts, it covers a multitude of survival techniques both historical and cultural, from how the SAS approach survival during wartime to how the Bedouin survive with barely any water in the intense desert heat. So switch off that computer game, step outside, and use this invaluable guide to learn how to plot a map, make a weatherproof shelter, navigate using the stars, leave tracking signals for others to follow, bake high-energy survival snacks, and more!ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Mike Flynn is a trekker and climber with firsthand knowledge of the techniques explained in this book. He has written for The Guinness Book of World Records and is the author of Emergency Planet Earth: A Beginner's Guide to Survival. Ben Fogle is a television presenter, an adventurer, and a writer. He has a column in Sky magazine and has contributed to the Evening Standard and New York Times. ISBN: 0-330-46725-5 publish date: 09/30/2010