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SAS Urban Survival Handbook: How to Protect Yourself Against Terrorism, Natural Disasters, Fires, Home Invasions, and Everyday Health and Safety Hazards
John “Lofty� Wiseman is the author of the bestselling SAS Survival Handbook , the definitive guide to survival in the wild from Britain’s Special Air Service. Now he has compiled the complete guide to surviving among crowds of people, the mazes of office buildings, the dangers of an unfeeling city—put simply, how to stay safe in the urban jungle.
Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year—more than on the roads, more than in the great outdoors. Household chemicals, electricity, cooking knives, and rodent poisons—in the wrong hands and with improper usage, these day-to-day resources bring danger to your home. Add to this the risks of moving through city streets (the threat of rape, muggings, and gang violence) and the menace of natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, blizzards) that cannot be avoided.
Every day serves as a constant The world is truly a frightening place.
The SAS Urban Survival Guide advises readers to think practically about urban environments and offers tips and instructions on how to avoid hazards wherever one goes. From self-defense techniques to home security systems to coping with natural disasters, this book teaches readers to recognize danger, make quick decisions, and live confidently in the modern world.
Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year—more than on the roads, more than in the great outdoors. Household chemicals, electricity, cooking knives, and rodent poisons—in the wrong hands and with improper usage, these day-to-day resources bring danger to your home. Add to this the risks of moving through city streets (the threat of rape, muggings, and gang violence) and the menace of natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, blizzards) that cannot be avoided.
Every day serves as a constant The world is truly a frightening place.
The SAS Urban Survival Guide advises readers to think practically about urban environments and offers tips and instructions on how to avoid hazards wherever one goes. From self-defense techniques to home security systems to coping with natural disasters, this book teaches readers to recognize danger, make quick decisions, and live confidently in the modern world.
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648 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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February 2, 2021
I'm LOL'ing reading this , which is probably not the intended response. Most of this book is just pure common sense EG -
Don't leave babies near hot water/pans/open fires
Don't stick your fingers in live sockets.
Don't drink poison n bleach .
Don't smoke in bed, house fire risk,
Don't take Heroin if your stressed... It's addictive and deadly!! ( wow. .. That's news to us all!)
Don't walk through bad areas alone at night.
THIS IS ALL SHIT WE ALREADY KNOW MAN . Where's the promised urban survivalist ninja skills ?
Dear oh dear........
Where the bloody urban survival I'm promised.
Certain parts made me laugh . EG -
Don't let a dog lick your face. NEVER!!
DOnt keep moray eels as pets , they can't bite the hand that feeds them .
Oh man , at least I learned one new thing from this book , people actually keep carnivorous eels as pets. Yes I googled it as I was quite sure it wasn't a thing. It is a thing,
Still no wiser on self defence or what to do in riots , terror attacks or urban bloodshed. I will read on regardless as I am 2/3 through.
Don't leave babies near hot water/pans/open fires
Don't stick your fingers in live sockets.
Don't drink poison n bleach .
Don't smoke in bed, house fire risk,
Don't take Heroin if your stressed... It's addictive and deadly!! ( wow. .. That's news to us all!)
Don't walk through bad areas alone at night.
THIS IS ALL SHIT WE ALREADY KNOW MAN . Where's the promised urban survivalist ninja skills ?
Dear oh dear........
Where the bloody urban survival I'm promised.
Certain parts made me laugh . EG -
Don't let a dog lick your face. NEVER!!
DOnt keep moray eels as pets , they can't bite the hand that feeds them .
Oh man , at least I learned one new thing from this book , people actually keep carnivorous eels as pets. Yes I googled it as I was quite sure it wasn't a thing. It is a thing,
Still no wiser on self defence or what to do in riots , terror attacks or urban bloodshed. I will read on regardless as I am 2/3 through.
July 5, 2018
Honestly? A bit too much all at once. The graphics were overwhelming - so many bits marked "IMPORTANT" or "EMERGENCY" or "DANGER" that you couldn't easily flip through to find the bit you're looking for, especially if you're in an actual emergency situation. I think this book could have benefitted from a better layout, in a graphic design sense, making it more user-friendly... also perhaps a pocket book size?
And it's relatively specific to the UK, as well, for readers outside of the UK! Be aware.
Also, just a bit stressful to read in general, to be honest...
And it's relatively specific to the UK, as well, for readers outside of the UK! Be aware.
Also, just a bit stressful to read in general, to be honest...
March 20, 2020
Book is filled with very useful info.
But the design is ridiculous, and the tone of the writing is very 'Internet forum maniac'.
If you can look past that there is some good stuff in here.
But the design is ridiculous, and the tone of the writing is very 'Internet forum maniac'.
If you can look past that there is some good stuff in here.
July 10, 2020
Generally just common sense. Not really an SAS book
October 23, 2022
Most of it’s content is just common sense (especially for women this is nothing new).
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