The Ultimate Survival Guide (HarperEssentials)

A Wealth of Information on Being Prepared for Any Contingency or Catastrophe This is the definitive survival guide and essential resource for all travelers, campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers. Already a worldwide million-copy bestseller, The Ultimate Survival Guide covers everything from basic first aid to disaster preparedness, from setting up camp to making it through a hurricane -- an absolute must-have volume for anyone who has ever placed him or herself at the mercy of Mother Nature.What to pack, carry, and wear in hostile environmentsFirst aid and rescueFinding food, water, shelter, and making fireDealing with wild animals, snake bites, and fierce climatic hazardsSurviving flood, avalanche, tornado, and other violent natural catastrophesFully illustrated and easy to use