wilderness survival

The star of the survival series "Man Vs. Wild" recounts his adventurous life, from his experiences with mountaineering and martial arts to the free-fall parachuting accident in Africa that almost left him paralyzed.

The City, where the recently departed reside as long as they are remembered by the living, is home to Kuka Sims, who prints the City's only newspaper, Coleman Kinzler, a vagrant who speaks the word of God, and Marion and Philip Byrd, who find themselves falling in love once again, all of whom are remembered by Laura Byrd, whose own time is running out.

In 1970, two brothers, one who went to Vietnam and one who didn't, are forced to help each other survive a sudden Minnesota north woods blizzard.

Two years after Sam Gribley first ran away to live off the land, he is still on his own with his falcon, Frightful. His independent younger sister, Alice, lives in a treehouse of her own nearby. But suddenly, Sam's peaceful life is shattered. Frightful is confiscated by a conservation officer, and Alice disappears. To find them, Sam must leave his mountain refuge and track Alice across the Catskills as only he can do. The trail to the far side of the mountain may lead Sam to the two beings that matter most to him - or it may lead him into grave danger.

Provides the skills and tactics necessary to survive any kind of perilous situation such as making a shelter, finding and purifying water, and setting traps.

Presents tools and techniques for surviving in the wild, with information on first aid, building a fire, finding water and food, coping with panic, signaling for help, and other topics.

Describes the crafts and skills of wilderness living and survival, featuring information on mountain man tools and materials, and providing illustrated instructions for making and/or using traps and trappings, clothing, weapons, hats, scrimshaw, pouches, scabbards, quillwork, tipis, eating utensils, and other items.

Presents an illustrated guide to camping, hiking, and outdoor activity skills, providing information on planning and preparation, basic equipment, navigation, traveling, nutrition and food, first aid, and the environment.

Sam Monroe, the reluctant commander of a tough-minded warrior people living in what was once northern Mexico, must fight the Khan forces before they conquer his troops and his kingdom.

Presents over one hundred projects for groups and individuals designed to help people discover and love the outdoors.