The Survival Book Author:Paul H. Nesbitt, Alonzo W. Pond, William H. Allen The opening chapters investigate man's basic physical makeup and analyze survival needs that are universal and applicable to all geographical areas. Succeeding chapters concentrate on specific climates: cold areas, deserts and tropics,and also on survival in the water. You'll find advice on the emergency equipment to carry, and step-by-step dire... more »ctions on what to do in and after an emergency. Physiological facts about cold, heat and thirst are given, and you learn how to overcome these perils by using the body's own resources and those of the environment. And recognizing that the aim of survival is to be rescued, the book describes rescue facilities throughout the world and gives instructions on how best to make contact and cooperate with rescue parties.« less