McManners, Hugh

This book provides an introduction to equipment, techniques, and skills needed in a variety of water sports, including snorkeling, diving, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing.

Offers 101 tips for hikers, discussing preparation, clothing, equipment, navigation, camping, safety, and other topics.

Presents an introduction to various special forces combat units around the world, such as the U.S. Delta Force and the British SAS, discussing the history and guiding principles of the units, detailing some of their critical missions, and examining their specialized training techniques, equipment, and weapons.

Text and accompanying photographs teach hundreds of skills for living in the wild, from setting up camp to finding food, from surviving a blizzard to signaling for help.

Explains how to plan and prepare before a trip, and includes information on traveling in various conditions, setting up a safe and environmentally friendly camp, and dealing with natural hazards.

Presents illustrated step-by-step instructions for wilderness survival skills, covering such topics as equipment, campsites, water, food, movement, and first aid.

Provides photographs and information for young readers on outdoor adventures, discussing how to plan an outing, appropriate clothing and gear, outdoor cooking, navigation, observing nature, and basic skills such as using a knife, tying a knot, and first aid.

Presents an introduction to various special forces combat units around the world, such as the U.S. Delta Force and the British SAS, discussing the history and guiding principles of the units, detailing some of their critical missions, and examining their specialized training techniques, equipment, and weapons.