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The Upper East Side metrosexual may be good at cocktail chat, but a real man knows how to fight off alligators, create a tourniquet out of a t-shirt, and rescue a drowning person. Presented in seven sections-survivor, provider, athlete, hero, romantic, cultured man, and philosopher-Miniter teaches guys the skills, attitudes, and philosophies they need to be the ultimate man. Clearly written and packed with real-life anecdotes, as well as line-drawings...
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With a focus on safety and the integrity of the outdoors, The Complete Book of Fire: Building Campfires for Cooking, Warmth, Light, and Survival initiates the novice as well as informs the experienced. Integrating the history, ecology, and science of fire with practical aspects of campfires such as cooking and warmth, author Buck Tilton has created the ultimate guide to properly building, enjoying, and extinguishing campfires.
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The Survival Handbook takes you through all the things you need to know about surviving disasters and staying alive in the wild, such as where to find water in the desert; how to build shelters from locally-available materials that will keep out the wind and rain but will also be ventilated; what plants are safe to eat and what are deadly poisonous; and what animals will pose a threat in survival situations. Packed with tips from the world's elite...
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Put down your sissy drink with its umbrella, get off your backside, and square yourself away. Get fit, get a job, and get yourself some self-respect. America's favorite, most in-your-face sarge is going to show you how to get squared away like a Marine.
R. Lee "Gunny" Ermey, of The History Channel's Mail Call, takes time out from telling viewers all about military technology, to tell readers all about life. Men today are facing a crisis of emasculation....
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There are few writers who can take the facts of an actual event and transform them into a compelling story that captures the mind and the heart. James Raffan is that rare author, proving with Deep Waters that he is a masterful storyteller who has not only penned a story that is by turns harrowing and poignant, but is also a powerful investigative work that sensitively explores the nature of courage, risk and loss. On the morning of June 11, 1978,...
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This book is the Second Edition of The Jamaican Firearm User's Guide. It was produced to fill the need of proper education and training for licenced firearm holders in Jamaica in particular and across the world as a whole. This knowledge is meant only for persons operating under the law and persons seeking knowledge about firearm safety.
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"Embark on unforgettable family adventures with 'The Family Hiker's Handbook: Essential Gear and Tips for Exploring the Outdoors Together.' This comprehensive guide is tailored for families seeking the joys of outdoor exploration, providing essential insights into gear selection, safety measures, and practical tips for a seamless hiking experience. From trail selection and navigation to packing smart and engaging kids in the wonders of nature, this...
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The find of a lifetime starts with obtaining search permission or legally avoiding that obligation.Where can you legally search without permission? How do you find the landowner to ask for search permission? How do you persuade the landowner to give their permission? These are the questions on the lips of many participants in the hobby, be they beginner or old hand.In this groundbreaking best seller, expert metal detectorist, treasure hunter and internationally...
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For outdoor adventurers who hike, fish, kayak, cross-country ski, or mountain bike in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help them reach their destination and return safely but only if they know how to use it! Here is the guide to getting the most out of a GPS receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced techniques. It even includes fun solo and team games that utilize GPS. Starting with essential definitions and moving on to creating waypoints,...
10) The Bug Out Book
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You hope that you'll never need an emergency plan, but the truth is, it's only if you have one that you'll be ready to take care of yourself and your family if the unthinkable happens – and as Stephen King famously said, "There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst."
In this comprehensive guide to bugging out, you'll find everything you need to know in order to keep your family safe in the event that you have...
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Survival Techniques takes you through all the things you need to know about surviving disasters and staying alive in the wild, such as where to find water in the desert; how to build shelters from locally available materials that will keep out the wind and rain but will also be ventilated; what plants are safe to eat and what are deadly poisonous; and what animals will pose a threat in survival situations.
In addition to the informative text, Survival...
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Treasure hunting is one of the few hobbies that can actually cost you nothing to take part but potentially bring you a fortune. Terry Herbert, the finder of the Staffordshire Saxon hoard received half of £3.28 million for basically a few hours enjoyable work with an old metal detector he bought for £2.50. But money is not the only reward; this fascinating pursuit breathes life into history and archaeology and offers healthy exercise to boot.This...
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Do you know how to survive without access to modern supply chains? Do you worry about what might happen if you find yourself having to evacuate the safety of your home due to an emergency? Could you survive it? Wonder no more. The reality is, survival is a task we are all faced with in life. In our modern society, we have become so accustomed to having all of our survival needs met that the idea of having to meet them ourselves seems... impossible....
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DOWSING for TREASURE: THE NEW SUCCESSFUL TREASURE HUNTER'S ESSENTIAL DOWSING MANUAL reveals secrets known only to a few amazingly successful treasure hunters.If you want to find all the treasure you can handle - gold, silver, coins, jewels or anything else you call treasure - real fast. And if you want to find all this treasure without spending a fortune on expensive equipment or books and courses, using up all your free time studying and trying to...
15) Survival Guide for Beginners and the Beginner's Vegetable Garden 2020: The Complete Beginner's Guidr
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Modern challenges have left many of us wondering what on earth we would do if everything came to a crashing halt. When food supplies run dry, and grocery stores sell out, how do you feed your family? What if a natural disaster struck and you had to leave your home? Could you do it? Are you ready to be hands-on in your own survival including being hands-on with your own food supply chain, so you no longer have to rely on a fragile system? In this 2...
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En 1937, les célèbres alpinistes britanniques Eric Shipton et Bill Tilman se lancent dans l'exploration d'une vaste région inconnue de l'Himalaya. Accompagnés de cartographes et de quelques Sherpas, ils sillonnent pendant des mois vallées et glaciers autour du K2, la seconde plus haute montagne au monde.
Cette expédition fut leur plus fameuse aventure. Elle a marqué les annales de l'alpinisme en Himalaya, ouvrant la voie à des générations...
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Surviving a wild situation seems like a hefty task, but what if it is inevitable? Have you ever found yourself wondering how you would fare in the bush? Do you worry about what might happen if you find yourself having to evacuate the safety of your home due to an emergency? Could you survive it? Wonder no more. The reality is, survival is a task we are all faced with in life, but in our modern society, we have become so accustomed to having all of...
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Everything you need to know about choosing the right knife, using it correctly, keeping it sharp, and more- from the author of The Total Outdoorsman Manual.
Whether you're hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, or facing a life-or-death survival situation one thing is certain: you need a good knife. In this authoritative book from Eddie Nickens, Field & Stream editor at large, detailed "design workshops" provide an in-depth education in what makes a...
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Are you tired of eating only industrial foods but don't trust collecting plants in nature? Learn how to recognize them easily to live in harmony with the environment without risking intoxication!If you would like to embark on this healthy and ethical lifestyle choice, I advise you to learn only from those who can provide you with scientific and exact information.Until a few years ago, I lived between home, work, and the supermarket shelves filling...
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Be ready for the worst of winter-from basic car trouble to extreme situations-with this essential guide by the acclaimed survival expert.
Tim MacWelch is the go-to-guy for survival techniques and definitely someone you want next to you in your snow cave. With his Winter Survival Handbook, he helps you survive winter dilemmas ranging from the typical to the terrible.
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