"One of the finest first aid books I've seen." -- Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society • Make informed decisions about medical treatment and urgency of transport • Essential items and suggestions for packing a standard first aid kit • Two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues This revised edition of NOLS Wilderness First Aid reflects the changing field of wilderness medicine. Designed as a field...

CLASSIC STORIES ABOUT AMERICA'S FAVORITE UPLAND GAME BIRD-AND ABOUT THE MEN AND DOGS WHO HUNT IT First published in 1935, this collection of stories on grouse hunting from specialist Burton L. Spiller was widely considered by many to be the best book ever written on the topic, and at the very least it should be a part of every grouse hunter's library. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Lynn Bogue Hunt. Burton L. Spiller's twin books, Grouse...

Authoritative information presented by a certified USAF Survival School Instructor. Organized and indexed for easy reference.

Walter Glover's fall on Mount Rainier led to the discovery of three aneurysms in three separate body systems, a medical rarity. That persuaded the senior-citizen adventure author to abandon his worldwide quest to climb on all Seven Summit mountains. Repurposed by open-heart surgery, he reimagined his dream. Forget climbing famous mountains-hike long distances. Walter's first challenge, chronicled in this thrilling book, was 500 miles long (well,...

Learn important survival skills from thirteen captivating stories of people stranded and fighting for their lives against harsh, unmerciful conditions. A unique combination of fictional scenarios, true accounts, and instructive sidebars, Getting Out Alive reveals the three vital ways to cheat death when all seems lost: avoid panic, know your survival skills, and maintain a relentless determination to make it out alive. Teaching by example, the characters...

A collection of some of the world's greatest adventures Anyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation. The stories in this book, be they fact or fiction, represent some of the most gripping and illuminating writing ever penned on the subject of adventure from across the globe. From straightforward...

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,...

Originally published in 1930, this book is an exhaustively detailed manual of instruction and advice on how to build a scout troop. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include The Architects Training: How...

“Backpacker's Outdoor Knots” provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability.

This is a straightforward, no-nonsense instructional book on pistol shooting-specifically competition practical pistol-shooting. Its take-no prisoners style holds nothing back, and eliminates any guess work related to which techniques work and which ones are outdated. The best way to shoot is using the Isosceles Stance, fact or myth? What about the press-out technique? According to Professor Roger H. Lincoln, there are two rules for success in life:...