How to Survive Anything, Anywhere

Get Out Alive!

How to Survive Anything, Anywhere is a complete handbook of the urban and wilderness survival skills practiced by elite U.S. and U.K. military units. Dr. Chris McNab has collected expertise from both sides of the Atlantic, and reveals the fundamentals of survival for every environment, from the subzero arctic to the scorching desert—and for every scenario, from being lost in a trackless wilderness to being under attack in a city.

Each of more than 500 practical techniques is presented in easy-to-follow steps accompanied by 500 helpful illustrations that show you how to:

Find your way in arctic, desert, jungle, or mountain terrainIdentify edible plantsHunt, trap, and fish with jury-rigged toolsBuild fires and improvise cookwareLocate underground waterConstruct sheltersPerform first aid and use natural remedies for common diseasesStay safe in a car or on planes or trains, and know what to do in the event of an accidentKeep your home safe—select security devices, construct a safe room, survive a house fireDefend yourself—know when to fight and learn realistic unarmed combat techniquesSurvive terrorist attacks—identify suspect packages, spot potential suicide bombers, take cover from explosions and gunfireAnd, above all, how to think like a true survivor—even when things are at their worst.

Dr. Chris McNab is the author of Endurance Techniques (SAS Training Manual), Elite Forces Survival Guides, Living Off the Land, Martial Arts for Special Forces, and Urban Survival.