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Most animals have enemies that want to do them harm, so they need some type of protection. Some have developed clever ways to hide; others have good tricks to scare their attackers away; some are good at escaping from danger. Different creatures use speed to run, fly or swim away, while some retaliate with sharp teeth, horns, beaks and claws.
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Our ancestors survived in the wild for centuries. Knowing the secrets that kept them alive can make your nature experience more fun and safer. Find out how to locate water, how to find food, and how to create several types of shelters. There is a list of key gear to bring, plus ideas on how signal for help. Nature can be a wonderful and exciting place, but danger lurks. This book helps you get ready to survive! Put down the screen! Turn off the TV!...
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Filled with fun, sing-along songs that highlight common family tasks and give kids the skills to accomplish the tasks that are expected of them by their parents. Kids will learn that manners are important and that having "good manners" is knowing the right things to say pleasingly and acceptably. Other themes including learning the "Golden Rule," and treating people with kindness and respect in every situation.
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Survival Skills Part Four is all about being part of a family and understanding that as part of the family, kids have certain responsibilities to help out around the house. Fun, sing-along songs encourage kids to clean their rooms, help make meals, practice personal hygiene skills, and take care of the lawn. Important suggestions to accomplish these skills are presented in a fun and practical way.
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Survival Skills Part Three helps prepare kids for "real-world" situations. Kids learn that while the world is not always a safe place to be, learning safety rules and skills, can help them learn to be safe in difficult situations. Kids will also learn the importance of getting good grades, completing homework assignments, limiting watching television, and being responsible if they own a pet.
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Survival Skills Part Two incorporates sing-along songs to introduce children to family finances, earning an allowance, being a good consumer, and managing their time and resources. Kids will learn the importance of helping out, and being "generous" by donating money to non-profit organizations. Kids will also learn skills that will help them use their time wisely, and to plan constructive activities rather than wasting time and doing nothing of value....
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Survival Skills: Basic Survival Skills Everyone Should Know
If you found yourself in a life or death scenario, would you have the tools you needed to survive for the day, week or month needed to make it back to civilization? While most people avoid basic survival training under the assumption that they will never be more than a few miles from a wireless hotspot, the truth of the matter is that the world is still a very vast place and accidents happen....
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An "authoritative, comprehensive, well written, and entertaining" guide to staying alive in the desert from a Texas Parks and Wildlife veteran (Library Journal).
Remote desert locations, including the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, southern Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, draw adventurers of all kinds, from the highly skilled and well prepared to urban cowboys who couldn't lead themselves, much less a horse, to water. David Alloway's goal...
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Outdoor Survival Skills has taught generations of wilderness adventurers how to survive in nature without expensive purchased equipment, instead drawing on knowledge of the land and carefully tested techniques, many of them ancient, for finding or creating shelter, fire, tools, water, and plant and animal foods. Anecdotes from the author's lifetime of experience provide thrilling examples of the skills and attitudes that ensure survival outdoors....
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Know How to Prepare for Common Disasters at Home and Learn Survival Skills to Survive in the Wild on Your Own
What is the purpose of a human's life? We'll get to that later.
But first - would you know what to do when a wildfire sets ablaze, a flood happens, a hurricane strikes, a tornado hits, or an earthquake occurs...or when there is a world crisis of food shortage and everybody in your household is starving?
Or what about if you were in an accident...
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In times of nuclear crisis, the psychological impact can be as devastating as the physical effects.
"Nuclear War Survival Skills" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the crucial aspect of preserving mental health during such challenging times. This book offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and expert advice to help individuals, families, and communities navigate the psychological challenges that arise from nuclear threats.
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Australian Bush Survival Skills (172 pages) is the most comprehensive survival manual ever produced for Australian conditions. It outlines proven techniques for dealing with outdoor emergencies and challenging environments, and is an absolute must for all who venture into our wild places-4WD enthusiasts, bushwalkers, kayakers, boat owners and anyone who works or travels in the bush. It contains hundreds of field-tested survival methods that have saved...
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W. Ben Hunt, whose Sioux name was Tasunka Witko, traveled throughout the Midwest, living with several Native American tribes, finally settling near the site of the last Sioux uprising. Here he provides step-by-step instructions and exact dimensions to make Sioux ghost shirts, Plains Indian shields, box traps, Iniut snowshoes, and more. From making rawhide to putting the finishing touches on a pair of moccasins, beginners and seasoned woodsmen alike...
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Busted! is a funny, smart, subversive worst-case scenario guide for casual drug users and their tolerant friends.
It's the Bible on how not to get busted and what to do if you are. Using celebrity busts, outrageous everyman busts, and the author's professional experience, Busted! is everything you need to know about the criminal justice system, Drug War style, before it's too late. Like a Law & Order episode, the book takes the reader through a...
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Greyzone volume 8
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An attack is imminent; Eva and Jesper try to map out possible targets.
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Essential Survival Skills Guide Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Outdoor Survival Skills and Survival 101
We all have no idea when a disaster will strike. It can happen any time, anywhere and no one will be able to foresee it. That's why it is crucial that you be prepared when it strikes. There are places that are more prone to disasters or other natural calamities but the truth is, with all the climate changes and other man-made disasters, nothing and nowhere...
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This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information...
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Every year thousands of college students accumulate enough credits to substitute teach. In most cases they are totally unaware of what to do, but they are expected to perform professionally. There are no courses on substitute teaching. This book deals with what to expect from the school staff and how to effectively manage a classroom when you, the substitute, are there for only one day. Here is a blue print for success as a sub.
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Storm approaching? Need a fire? Out of water? Lost? Whatever situation you find yourself in, Len McDougall has probably been there himself and can get you out of trouble. He reveals his way of living and teaches readers how to have the same confidence in any scenario. In this comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide, McDougall reveals how to make water safe for drinking, build a fire in any conditions, find and build shelter, use basic medical skills,...
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