{"product_id":"2940012856647","title":"SURVIVAL","description":"SURVIVAL ACTIONS\u003cbr\u003eThe following paragraphs expand on the meaning of each letter of the word survival. Study\u003cbr\u003eand remember what each letter signifies because you may some day have to make it work\u003cbr\u003efor you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS -Size Up the Situation\u003cbr\u003eIf you are in a combat situation, find a place where you can conceal yourself from the\u003cbr\u003eenemy. Remember, security takes priority. Use your senses of hearing, smell, and sight to\u003cbr\u003eget a feel for the battlefield. What is the enemy doing? Advancing? Holding in place?\u003cbr\u003eRetreating? You will have to consider what is developing on the battlefield when you make\u003cbr\u003eyour survival plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize Up Your Surroundings\u003cbr\u003eDetermine the pattern of the area. Get a feel for what is going on around you. Every\u003cbr\u003eenvironment, whether forest, jungle, or desert, has a rhythm or pattern. This rhythm or\u003cbr\u003epattern includes animal and bird noises and movements and insect sounds. It may also\u003cbr\u003einclude enemy traffic and civilian movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize Up Your Physical Condition\u003cbr\u003eThe pressure of the battle you were in or the trauma of being in a survival situation may\u003cbr\u003ehave caused you to overlook wounds you received. Check your wounds and give yourself\u003cbr\u003efirst aid. Take care to prevent further bodily harm. For instance, in any climate, drink plenty\u003cbr\u003eof water to prevent dehydration. If you are in a cold or wet climate, put on additional\u003cbr\u003eclothing to prevent hypothermia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize Up Your Equipment\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps in the heat of battle, you lost or damaged some of your equipment. Check to see\u003cbr\u003ewhat equipment you have and what condition it is in.\u003cbr\u003eNow that you have sized up your situation, surroundings, physical condition, and\u003cbr\u003eequipment, you are ready to make your survival plan. In doing so, keep in mind your basic\u003cbr\u003ephysical needs--water, food, and shelter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION.5\u003cbr\u003eSURVIVAL ACTIONS .5\u003cbr\u003ePATTERN FOR SURVIVAL .8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SURVIVAL\u003cbr\u003eA LOOK AT STRESS .9\u003cbr\u003eNATURAL REACTIONS .12\u003cbr\u003ePREPARING YOURSELF .14\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3 - SURVIVAL PLANNING AND SURVIVAL KITS .16\u003cbr\u003eIMPORTANCE OF PLANNING .16\u003cbr\u003eSURVIVAL KITS .16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4 - BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE .19\u003cbr\u003eREQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH .19\u003cbr\u003eMEDICAL EMERGENCIES .25\u003cbr\u003eLIFESAVING STEPS .25\u003cbr\u003eBONE AND JOINT INJURY .32\u003cbr\u003eBITES AND STINGS .35\u003cbr\u003eWOUNDS39\u003cbr\u003eENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES .43\u003cbr\u003eHERBAL MEDICINES .46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5 - SHELTERS .47\u003cbr\u003eSHELTER SITE SELECTION .47\u003cbr\u003eTYPES OF SHELTERS .48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6 - WATER PROCUREMENT .66\u003cbr\u003eWATER SOURCES .66\u003cbr\u003eSTILL CONSTRUCTION .73\u003cbr\u003eWATER PURIFICATION .76\u003cbr\u003eWATER FILTRATION DEVICES .77\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7 - FIRECRAFT .78\u003cbr\u003eBASIC FIRE PRINCIPLES .78\u003cbr\u003eSITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION78\u003cbr\u003eFIRE MATERIAL SELECTION82\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO BUILD A FIRE .83\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO LIGHT A FIRE .84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8 - FOOD PROCUREMENT .88\u003cbr\u003eANIMALS FOR FOOD .88\u003cbr\u003eTRAPS AND SNARES .94\u003cbr\u003eKILLING DEVICES .104\u003cbr\u003eFISHING DEVICES .105\u003cbr\u003ePREPARATION OF FISH AND GAME FOR COOKING AND STORAGE .112\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9 - SURVIVAL USE OF PLANTS .118\u003cbr\u003eEDIBILITY OF PLANTS .118\u003cbr\u003ePLANTS FOR MEDICINE .128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10 - POISONOUS PLANTS\u003cbr\u003eHOW PLANTS POISON .132\u003cbr\u003eALL ABOUT PLANTS .133\u003cbr\u003eRULES FOR AVOIDING POISONOUS PLANTS .133\u003cbr\u003eCONTACT DERMATITIS .134\u003cbr\u003eINGESTION POISONING .134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11 - DANGEROUS ANIMALS\u003cbr\u003eINSECTS AND ARACHNIDS .136\u003cbr\u003eLEECHES. 138\u003cbr\u003eBATS .138\u003cbr\u003ePOISONOUS SNAKES .139\u003cbr\u003eDANGEROUS LIZARDS .141\u003cbr\u003eDANGERS IN RIVERS .142\u003cbr\u003eDANGERS IN BAYS AND ESTUARIES .142\u003cbr\u003eSALTWATER DANGERS .143\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12 - FIELD-EXPEDIENT WEAPONS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT\u003cbr\u003eCLUBS .146\u003cbr\u003eEDGED WEAPONS .148\u003cbr\u003eOTHER EXPEDIENT WEAPONS .151\u003cbr\u003eLASHING AND CORDAGE .153\u003cbr\u003eRUCKSACK CONSTRUCTION .154\u003cbr\u003eCLOTHING AND INSULATION .155\u003cbr\u003eCOOKING AND EATING UTENSILS .156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13 - DESERT SURVIVAL\u003cbr\u003eTERRAIN .158\u003cbr\u003eENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS .159\u003cbr\u003eNEED FOR WATER .163\u003cbr\u003eHEAT CASUALTIES .165\u003cbr\u003ePRECAUTIONS .165\u003cbr\u003eDESERT HAZARDS .166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 14 - TROPICAL SURVIVAL\u003cbr\u003eTROPICAL WEATHER .167\u003cbr\u003eJUNGLE TYPES .168\u003cbr\u003eTRAVEL THROUGH JUNGLE AREAS .171\u003cbr\u003eIMMEDIATE CONSIDERATIONS .172\u003cbr\u003eWATER PROCUREMENT .172\u003cbr\u003eFOOD .173\u003cbr\u003ePOISONOUS PLANTS .175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 15 - COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL\u003cbr\u003eCOLD REGIONS AND LOCATIONS .176\u003cbr\u003eWINDCHILL .177\u003cbr\u003eBASIC PRINCIPLES OF COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL .178\u003cbr\u003eHYGIENE .179\u003cbr\u003eMEDICAL ASPECTS .179\u003cbr\u003eCOLD INJURIES .180\u003cbr\u003eSHELTERS .183\u003cbr\u003eFIRE .187\u003cbr\u003eWATER .189\u003cbr\u003eFOOD .190\u003cbr\u003eTRAVEL .192\u003cbr\u003eWEATHER SIGNS .193\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 16 - SEA SURVIVAL .195\u003cbr\u003eTHE OPEN SEA .195\u003cbr\u003eSEASHORES .220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 17 - EXPEDIENT WATER CROSSINGS\u003cbr\u003eRIVERS AND STREAMS .223\u003cbr\u003eRAPIDS .224\u003cbr\u003eRAFTS .226\u003cbr\u003eFLOTATION DEVICES .231\u003cbr\u003eOTHER WATER OBSTACLES .232\u003cbr\u003eVEGETATION OBSTACLES .232","brand":"www.survivalebooks.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147439423728,"sku":"2940012856647","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012856647_p0.jpg?v=1763573481","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012856647","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}