As the elite of the military elite, U.S. Navy SEALs know that they can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment?s notice. Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic, or subarctic region, they might find themselves alone in a remote area with little or no personal gear. In The…
Compiles information from action movies and television programs, including "Aliens," "The Matrix," and "Scream," to teach readers skills such as how to outrun a fireball, profile a serial killer, and land a failing helicopter.
Compiles information from movies and television programs including "Star Trek", "Top Gun", and "Body Heat" to teach readers such skills as how to tell if someone is really dead, how to evade a MiG, and how to pick up someone in a bar.
When we think of jungles, we often think of a densely forested area with thick foliage; this is what is known as a primary jungle. But jungles can also include swamps, grasslands, and cultivated areas. Primary jungles can fall into the category of either a tropical rain forest o…
With over 9 million copies sold worldwide, the Worst-Case Scenario series has been preparing readers for dangers of all kinds for more than a decade. This handsome large-format hardcover compendium is truly the ultimate guide for handling life's inevitable Worst-Case Scenarios, …
Smartphone, router, Blu-ray, LEDAmerica's use of electronics has gotten increasingly more challenging since the invention of the light bulb. If you don't know how many pixels your HDTV should contain for maximum viewing pleasure, or if you are ready to throw your hands up when y…
Designed for use in formal Air Force training, the U.S. Air Force Pocket Survival Handbook was written to help a pilot who finds him or herself in a hostile environment. This new edition will allow you to carry all the same information condensed in your back pocket. For the gene…
"Tracking originated with man's need for food; he needed to understand what he was following and what the rewards would be if he was successful. Little has changed over time about the terms of tracking. We still track game for sport and food, but we have also found other uses fo…
"From the editors of Garden & Gun, the award-winning magazine known as 'The Soul of the South' comes a guidebook to the mastery of every essential Southern skill and handicraft: from how to shuck an oyster without losing a finger to how to pick the perfect Derby hat, and much mo…
"From the editors of Garden & Gun, the award-winning magazine known as 'The Soul of the South' comes a guidebook to the mastery of every essential Southern skill and handicraft: from how to shuck an oyster without losing a finger to how to pick the perfect Derby hat, and much mo…
"From the editors of Garden & Gun, the award-winning magazine known as 'The Soul of the South' comes a guidebook to the mastery of every essential Southern skill and handicraft: from how to shuck an oyster without losing a finger to how to pick the perfect Derby hat, and much mo…
Anyone venturing into the desert, either by crossing on foot, vehicle, or in an aircraft (other than a commercial flight) should be prepared. Desert regions are those least likely to have an easily available source of water. Nevertheless, the survivor must find a water supply or…
Anyone venturing into the desert, either by crossing on foot, vehicle, or in an aircraft (other than a commercial flight) should be prepared. Desert regions are those least likely to have an easily available source of water. Nevertheless, the survivor must find a water supply or…
A do-it-yourself handbook explains how to transform simple, everyday items and objects into a variety of unusual survival, security, self-defense, or even silly applications.
Do you ... love harvesting juicy heirloom tomatoes--but are at a loss for how to extend their shelf life?. . . dig up buckets full of robust potatoes--but don't know how to store them to resist rot?. . . dream about growing vibrant, crisp greens into the colder months--but can't…
The musical voice of Texas presents itself as vast and diverse as the Lone Star State's landscape. According to Casey Monahan, "To travel Texas with music as your guide is a year-round opportunity to experience first-hand this amazing cultural force ... Texas music offers a vibr…
"Celebrate the musical tapestry of Texas from A to Z! This book offers more than 870 articles that feature completely updated entries as well as new and expanded coverage of the musicians, ensembles, dance halls, festivals, businesses, orchestras, organizations, and genres that …
Provides step-by-step instructions and dimensions for making Plains Indian shields, box traps, snowshoes, and other Native American survival tools and equipment; and includes approximately one hundred illustrations.
"The article-based thesis is becoming increasingly common, especially in the 'hard' sciences such as biology, medicine and technology, and is beginning to replace the traditional monograph. Format guidelines vary among universities. This is the first book to summarise the main f…
