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First Aid Manual
Gina M. Piazza
5.0
A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation.
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
Gavin De Becker
4.7
True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear is a curse. Learn how to tell the difference.
A date won't take "no" for an answer. The new nanny gives a mother an uneasy feeling. A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers unsolicited help. The threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves, by learning to trust—and act on—our gut instincts.
In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the nation's leading expert on violent behavior, shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger—before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, de Becker, whose clients include top Hollywood stars and government agencies, offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love, including how to act when approached by a stranger, when you should fear someone close to you, what to do if you are being stalked, how to uncover the source of anonymous threats or phone calls, the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person, and more. Learn to spot the danger signals others miss. It might just save your life.
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker shares a bunch of anecdotes from violent attacks, how the victims often knew per instinct that something wasn’t right, but suppressed that instinct for fear of seeming rude or silly or whatever. He also presents a bunch of analytical frameworks for evaluating threats, stalkers, and other menaces. But it’s not a dry textbook. Gavin had a violent upbringing and brings a lot of personal anecdotes and perspectives to bear as well. [source]
Nicholas C. Zakas
If I had a daughter, girlfriend, or wife, I’d highly recommend this book to them. https://t.co/rwuAY7cIXw Less useful for men unless you have reason to fear assassination, but an interesting read nonetheless. [source]
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SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
John 'Lofty' Wiseman
4.6
The ultimate guide to survival, this edition now includes the most essential urban survival tips for today, supplementing the fully updated original, bestselling handbook.
The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared in any city, land or sea. SAS legend John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach you:
Preparation – Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit.
Navigation – Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain.
Food and Health – Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing yourself and avoiding disease.
Urban Safety and Security – Recognising dangerous situations, defending yourself and saving others.
Disaster Survival – Dealing with unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire.
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The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help is Not on the Way
Joseph Alton and Amy Alton
4.5
The Survival Medicine Handbook(tm) is a guide for those who want to be medically prepared for any disaster where help is NOT on the way. This book is written by Joe Alton, M.D. and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P., the premiere Medical Preparedness Professionals from the top ten survival website www.doomandbloom.net. The expanded second edition of the 3 category Amazon bestseller (Survival Skills, Disaster Relief, Safety/First Aid) is geared to enable the non-medical professional to deal with all the likely issues they will encounter in catastrophic scenarios. The Survival Medicine Handbook (tm) is not your standard first aid book. It assumes that no hospital or doctor is available in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. This book will give you the tools to handle injuries and illness for when YOU might be the end of the line with regards to your family's medical well-being. In circumstances where medical personnel are overwhelmed and access to modern technology is limited or non-existent, The Survival Medicine Handbook(tm) is the essential reference book for every library. Written in plain English, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to identify and treat over 100 different medical issues. The second edition also covers alternative remedies for almost every possible medical condition in situations where modern healthcare is inaccessible.
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Survival Medicine
Joseph Alton
4.5
From the bestselling authors Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Survival Medicine is the ultimate handbook for situations that require creativity when it comes to administering first aid. It assumes that no hospital or doctor is available in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. This book will give you the tools to handle injuries and illness in any circumstance and is an essential part of any reference library.
Included are topics like:
•natural remedies: essential oils, the medicinal garden •hygiene-related medical issues: lice, ticks, and worms •wildfire preparedness, tornado preparedness, hurricane preparedness, earthquake preparedness •allergic reactions: asthma, poison ivy, oak, and sumac •radiation sickness •dislocations, fractures, amputation •heart disease and chest pain
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The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide: Step-by-Step Treatment for All of Your Medical Emergencies Including • Heart Attack • Stroke • Food Poisoning • Choking • Head Injuries • Shock • Anaphylaxis • Minor Wounds • Burns
John Furst
4.4
From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency.
Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions andlearn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook.
Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide includes a quick list of signs and symptoms to look for and step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in user-friendly, simple language that’s easy to understand. Medical issues covered include:
—First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control
—Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
—Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting
—Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries
—Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth
—Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike
—Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures
—First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use
With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.
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Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care
Dave Canterbury and Ph.D. Jason A. Hunt
4.4
From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series—a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods.
Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail.
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2020, Thirtieth Edition
Tao Le
4.4
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
EXCEL ON THE USMLE(R) STEP 1 WITH HELP FROM THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MEDICAL REVIEW BOOK! Trust First Aid(TM) to help you score your highest on this high-stakes exam
Written by students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty for accuracy, this indispensable guide provides you with a blueprint of all the content you're likely to find on the exam. Packed with insider advice for students from students, First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 2020 will help maximize your study time.
Features
A complete framework for USMLE Step 1 preparation
1,300+ must-know topics with mnemonics to focus your study
1,000+ color photos and illustrations to help you visualize processes, disorders, and clinical findings Rapid Review section presents high-yield tables associating diseases with their clinical findings, treatments, and pathophysiology
Updated every year to ensure all content is relevant and high-yield, reflecting the most current USMLE blueprint
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Spanish Grammar (Quick Study)
Inc. BarCharts
4.4
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When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake
Tim Larkin
4.3
In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is, it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night. The words, "Move and you die." The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat.
In this essential book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence -- its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works -- Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence.
Through a series of harrowing true-life stories, Larkin demonstrates that violence is a tool equally effective in the hands of the "bad guy" or the "good guy"; that the person who acts first, fastest and with the full force of their body is the one who survives; and that each and every one of us is capable of being that person when our lives are at stake.
An indispensable resource, When Violence is the Answer will remain with you long after you've finished reading, as the bedrock of your self-protection skills and knowledge.
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Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide
Thomas Easley and Steven Horne
4.3
This comprehensive, full-color guide provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for making and using approximately 250 herbal medicines at home, including practical tips and numerous effective formulas developed and tested by the authors, both expert herbalists with years of experience. Readers who appreciate the health-giving properties of herbal medicines but are discouraged by the high price of commercial products can now make their own preparations for a fraction of the cost. The authors tell you everything you need to know about harvesting, preparing, and administering herbs in many different forms, including fresh, bulk dried herbs, capsules, extracts in water, alcohol, glycerin, vinegar and oil, and even preparations like essential oils and flower essences. The book also covers topical applications of herbs as salves, lotions, poultices, tooth powders, ear drops, and more, and includes an extensive chapter on herbal hydrotherapy. "The Modern Herbal Dispensary "explains why different preparations of the same herb will obtain better results, demonstrating how capsules, teas, tinctures, or glycerites of the same plant will not have exactly the same effect on the body. Leading herbalists Thomas Easley and Steven Horne have tested and proven the herbal formulas they offer, along with suggestions for treating more than one hundred illnesses. They lay out the principles of herbal formulation and also provide instructions on how to prepare single herbs, a procedure that has been largely ignored in other references. More comprehensive than any other guide, thoroughly researched, beautifully illustrated, and presented with ease of use in mind, this book will take its place as the premier reference for those who want to produce all the herbal remedies they need, and to save money in the process. Table of Contents Introduction--Results: The Name of the Game Chapter One--Preparations and Applications: Understanding the Many Ways of Preparing and Using Herbs Chapter Two--Fresh Herbs: Growing, Harvesting, and Using Fresh Plants Chapter Three--Dried Herbs: Using Bulk Herbs, Capsules, and Tablets Chapter Four--Extracting Herbs: Equipment, Raw Materials, and Potency Chapter Five--Liquid Preparations: Basic Extraction Techniques for Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, and Oil Chapter Six--Topical Preparations: Making Liniments, Lotions, Butters, Balms, and Salves Chapter Seven--Herbal Hydrotherapy: Healing with Enemas, Douches, Baths, and Soaks Chapter Eight--Advanced Techniques: Percolation Extracts, Dried Extracts, and Chinese Methods Chapter Nine--Aromatherapy and Homeopathy: Essential Oils, Homeopathic Preparations, and Flower Essences Chapter Ten--Formulas and Dosages: Creating Formulas and Determining How Much to Take Resources, Part One--Sample Formulas Resources, Part Two--Single Herbs Appendix One: Herbal Constituents and Solvents Appendix Two: Sources for Materials"
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
John Lofty Wiseman
4.3
"The SAS Survival Handbook" is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John 'Lofty' Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art and diagrams.
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The Survival Medicine Handbook: THE essential guide for when medical help is NOT on the way
Joseph Alton MD and Amy Alton ARNP
4.3
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Surgery Simplified: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Before, During, and After Surgery Alongside a Registered Recovery Nurse
Tamra Ellsworth RN BSN
4.3
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Medicine for the Outdoors: The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid
Paul S. Auerbach MDMSFACEPMFAWMFAAEM
4.2
Since 1986, "Medicine for the Outdoors" has been hailed as the definitive take-along manual on the subject. Packed with step-by-step instructions and how-to explanations, this updated edition tells you the best way to respond to just about any medical problem. Logically organized, simple-to-understand enhanced illustrations and an increased focus on new topics mean this medical reference book may literally save your life. Whether you're venturing into mountains, deserts, forests, or out to sea, it belongs in your pack!
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Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids
Kristen A Jenson
4.2
It only takes a few taps on a mobile device for a curious young child to find an endless supply of deviant, hard-core, and addicting pornography-all for free. Unfortunately, many young kids are being exposed to pornography without the slightest clue that it can damage their developing minds.
"Good Pictures Bad Pictures" is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it's dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this ground-breaking book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains.
The 5-point CAN DO Plan teaches kids how to avoid the brain-warping images of pornography and minimize the troubling memories of accidental exposure that often tempt kids to look for more and lead them into a dark and destructive addiction. To stay safe in the digital age, kids must install an internal filter in their own brain. "Good Pictures Bad Pictures" shows them how.
Parents will appreciate this resource to porn-proof their kids because it makes a difficult discussion easy and empowering. How? By teaching kids simple concepts about the brain and the process of addiction, and by giving them a specific strategy for keeping safe from the poison of pornography.
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Nols Wilderness Medicine
Tod Schimelpfenig and Joan Safford
4.2
"One of the finest first aid books I've seen."--Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society
New chapters on judgment and decision-making and mental healthFirst-aid topics--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injuryHow to handle environmental problems--heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals
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Living Ready Pocket Manual - First Aid: Fundamentals for Survival
James Hubbard
4.2
Skills to Save A Life
Whether you are miles from help or immersed in an urban disaster situation, every second counts during a medical emergency. This book will help you take quick, effective action to stabilize the situation.
The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction in this book will help you prevent or respond to:
- Dehydration - Hypothermia, frostbite and heatstroke - Skin wounds including burns, cuts, bites and gunshots - Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions and rashes - Broken bones and injured joints
Plus you'll find detailed packing lists for survival first aid kits of all sizes. This pocket-sized manual is perfect for packing in first aid kits, bug out bags, day-hiking packs and vehicle kits. Medical emergencies are unplanned and unpredictable, but you can be prepared. Arm yourself with knowledge that can save a life.
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First Aid Manual
Howard Hughes
4.2
The UK's only fully authorized first aid guide is packed with step-by-step first aid advice, from emergency first aid and first aid for babies and children, to the latest guidelines on resuscitation, helping a drowning casualty, and snake bites.
First Aid Manual is endorsed by St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid, the British Red Cross, and is used as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses.
Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unresponsiveness, and learn how to use essential equipment including a defibrillator. Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, shows you what to do in any situation.
The bestselling First Aid Manual covers all aspects of first aid - it is the ideal first aid book for you and your family. Keep it handy; it could be a life-saver.
Previous edition ISBN 9781409342007
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Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected
Jason Hanson
4.2
The New York Times bestseller that reveals the safety, security, and survival techniques that 99% of Americans don’t know—but should
When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life.
In addition to escaping handcuffs, picking locks, and spotting when someone is telling a lie, he can improvise a self-defense weapon, pack a perfect emergency kit, and disappear off the grid if necessary. He has also honed his “positive awareness”—a heightened sense of his surroundings that allows him to spot suspicious and potentially dangerous behavior—on the street, in a taxi, at the airport, when dining out, or in any other situation.
In his engaging and empowering book Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life, Jason shares this know-how with readers, revealing how to:
• prevent home invasions, carjackings, muggings, and other violent crimes • run counter-surveillance and avoid becoming a soft target • recognize common scams at home and abroad • become a human lie detector in any setting, including business negotiations • gain peace of mind by being prepared for anything instead of uninformed or afraid
With the skill of a trained operative and the relatability of a suburban dad, Jason Hanson brings his top-level training to everyday Americans in this must-have guide to staying safe in an increasingly dangerous world.
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Recommended by Daymond John.
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Ranger Medic Handbook
U.S. Department of Defense
4.2
The official Army special forces first-aid and medical emergency treatment of head injuries, burns, anaphylactic shock, and much more.
Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less. Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. This official manual covers:
Airway management Menorrhage management Thoracic trauma Gypovolemic shock Head Inury Seisure management Orthopedic trauma Hypothermia Malaria Diarrhea Fungal skin infection And much more!
Written for US Army Rangers, but of use to Navy SEALs and all other special operation forces, this handbook lays a solid foundation for leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death.
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Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
Patrick Van Horne
4.2
-- You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave.
-- You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger and something stops you.
-- You interview a potential new employee who has the resume to do the job, but something tells you not to offer a position.
These scenarios all represent LEFT OF BANG, the moments before something bad happens. But how many times have you talked yourself out of leaving the restaurant, getting off the elevator, or getting over your silly “gut” feeling about someone? Is there a way to not just listen to your inner protector more, but to actually increase your sensitivity to threats before they happen?
Legendary Marine General James Mattis asked the same question and issued a directive to operationalize the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter program. A comprehensive and no-nonsense approach to heightening each and every one of our gifts of fear, LEFT OF BANG is the result.
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Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane)
Gavin de Becker
4.2
Safety skills for children outside the home Warning signs of sexual abuse How to screen baby-sitters and choose schools Strategies for keeping teenagers safe from violence
All parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior and author of the monumental bestseller The Gift of Fear, offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level, giving you the tools you need to allow your kids freedom without losing sleep yourself. With daring and compassion, he shatters the widely held myths about danger and safety and helps parents find some certainty about life's highest-stakes questions:
How can I know a baby-sitter won't turn out to be someone who harms my child? (see page 103) What should I ask child-care professionals when I interview them? (see page 137) What's the best way to prepare my child for walking to school alone? (see page 91) How can my child be safer at school? (see page 175) How can I spot sexual predators? (see page 148) What should I do if my child is lost in public? (see page 86) How can I teach my child about risk without causing too much fear? (see page 98) What must my teenage daughter know in order to be safe? (see page 191) What must my teenage son know in order to be safe? (see page 218) And finally, in the face of all these questions, how can I reduce the worrying? (see page 56)
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Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid
M.D. William W. Forgey
4.2
With Dr. William Forgey's comprehensive Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid in hand, you can recognize, assess, and treat many kinds of medical emergencies. This fully revised and updated, illustrated text is essential reading for anyone from trip leaders, guides, and search and rescue groups to EMTs, paramedics, and physicians who must provide immediate care when access to a medical facility is difficult or impossible. Learn how to survey, assess, and stabilize the victim and the medical situation, what questions to ask to gain necessary vital information, how to manage physical symptoms as well as care for wounds and orthopedic injuries and much more.
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Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios
Lisa Bedford
4.2
From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.com comes this first-of-its-kind guidebook for all the “prepper” moms keen to increase their family's level of preparedness for emergencies and crises of all shapes and sizes. Publisher’s Weekly calls Lisa Bedford’s Survival Mom an “impressively comprehensive manual,” saying, “suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters. . . . From 'Instant Survival Tip' sidebars to a list of 'Lessons from the Great Depression'. . . Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay.”
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Wilderness Medicine
Paul S. Auerbach
4.2
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded, this critically acclaimed reference prepares you to manage medical emergencies caused by environmental encounters, including injury prevention and respect for natural environments. Included in the text are color illustrations that give the reader a better view of the situation at hand. Packed with how-to explanations and practical, direct advice, it covers emergencies such as envenomations, altitude illness, burns, motion sickness, and problems caused by cold, heat, snakes, sharks, and marine microbes. Includes totally new information on bear attacks, cave rescue, airway and eye emergencies, wilderness clothing, and much more!
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The Piercing Bible, Revised and Expanded: The Definitive Guide to Safe Piercing
Elayne Angel
4.2
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Chernobyl 01:23:40: The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster
Andrew Leatherbarrow
4.2
At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl’s fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated and inaccurate stories.
This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but comprehensive account of what really happened. From the desperate fight to prevent a burning reactor core from irradiating eastern Europe, to the self-sacrifice of the heroic men who entered fields of radiation so strong that machines wouldn’t work, to the surprising truth about the legendary ‘Chernobyl divers’, all the way through to the USSR’s final show-trial. The historical narrative is interwoven with a story of the author’s own spontaneous journey to Ukraine’s still-abandoned city of Pripyat and the wider Chernobyl Zone.
Complete with over 45 pages of photographs of modern-day Pripyat and technical diagrams of the power station, Chernobyl 01:23:40 is a fascinating new account of the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
Andrew's book is a fantastic combination of travelogue and historic and scientific recounting of the Chernobyl disaster, and I found it incredibly helpful. Plus... he's a great guy! Buy this one! [source]
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Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small
Kathi Lipp
4.2
There are those who've prepared, and those who wish they had. Let Ready for Anything be your go-to guide for facing any unexpected crisis with confidence.
Bad stuff happens all the time--big stuff like hurricanes and wildfires, and smaller-scale yet no less devastating disasters like a sudden injury, job loss, or a computer crash. But this doesn't mean we have to live in constant fear.
For anyone who falls somewhere between "I'll just trust God" and stocking a ten-year supply of canned pinto beans in the pantry, Ready for Anything gives finite simple steps for being proactive rather than reactive--preparing your mind, your heart, and your home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God's strength and plan rather than giving in to our fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help any Christian become a better steward of their resources as well as be the neighbor who can help in a crisis rather than needing help themselves.
Ready for Anything will show you:
Practical strategies for building an emergency fund Indispensable tips for safeguarding your physical and digital valuables How to mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepare your kids The power of pre-deciding your actions in response to an unexpected event How to create a five-minute plan and why you need it And so much more!
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Normal Accidents: Living with High-Risk Technologies
Charles Perrow
4.2
Normal Accidents analyzes the social side of technological risk. Charles Perrow argues that the conventional engineering approach to ensuring safety--building in more warnings and safeguards--fails because systems complexity makes failures inevitable. He asserts that typical precautions, by adding to complexity, may help create new categories of accidents. (At Chernobyl, tests of a new safety system helped produce the meltdown and subsequent fire.) By recognizing two dimensions of risk--complex versus linear interactions, and tight versus loose coupling--this book provides a powerful framework for analyzing risks and the organizations that insist we run them.
The first edition fulfilled one reviewer's prediction that it may mark the beginning of accident research. In the new afterword to this edition Perrow reviews the extensive work on the major accidents of the last fifteen years, including Bhopal, Chernobyl, and the Challenger disaster. The new postscript probes what the author considers to be the quintessential 'Normal Accident' of our time: the Y2K computer problem.
The book goes through awful accidents in complex systems and explores why they happened: the human failings, the systemic consequences. [source]
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First Aid Fast for Babies and Children: Emergency Procedures for All Parents and Caregivers
DK
4.2
An indispensable guide for all parents and caretakers that covers a wide range of childhood emergencies.
From anaphylaxis to burns to severe bleeding and bruising, First Aid Fast for Babies and Children offers clear advice, and step-by-step photographs show you what to do.
This revised and updated fifth edition abides by all the latest health guidelines and makes first aid less daunting by giving more prominence to essential actions. Quick reference symbols at the end of every sequence indicate whether to seek medical advice, take your child to the hospital, or call an ambulance, and question-and-answer sections provide additional easy-to-access information. It even includes helpful advice on child safety in and around the home.
First Aid Fast for Babies and Children gives you all the direction you need to deal with an injury or first aid emergency and keep your baby or child safe.
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Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook
Warner D. Farr
4.2
The newest edition of the Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook is perfect and practical for both soldiers and civilians. Nearly 140 comprehensive illustrations show the proper techniques for medical care, from basic first-aid and orthopedics to instructions for emergency war surgery and even veterinary medicine. Questions are listed so that the medic can obtain an accurate patient history and perform a complete physical examination. Diagnoses are made easier with information on the distinctive features of each illness. This straightforward manual is sure to assist any reader faced with a medical issue or emergency.
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First Aid (Quick Study Health)
Inc. BarCharts
4.2
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Maready's Emergency Almanac: The Complete Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse
Forrest Maready
4.2
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The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness
Jill Grimes MDFAAFP and Nicole Grimes
4.2
Consider this College Health 101—a guide to what students really want (or need) to know about their mental and physical health when they're away from home.
College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip-flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and “Dr. Google” can be questionable.The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and stress and help set appropriate expectations for more than fifty common issues.
What if you can’t sleep well (or can’t sleep at all) in your dorm room? What if a pill “gets stuck” in your throat? What if your roommate falls asleep (or passes out) wearing contacts, and wakes up with one painfully stuck? Your friend’s terrible sore throat isn’t Strep or Mono? What else could it be? What if everyone from your group project thinks they’re coming down with the flu the day before your presentation?
Dr. Jill Grimes has the answer to these questions and many more. Her guidebook is designed to help you: Decide if and when to seek medical help Know what to expect when you get there Plan for the worst-case scenario if you don’t seek help Learn how you can prevent this in the future Realize what you can do right now, before you see a doctor Understand the diagnostic and treatment options
The topics of tattoos, smoking, vaping, pot, piercings, and prescription drugs will also be tackled throughout the pages of this handbook, ensuring you, your roommates, and your friends have a healthy semester.
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Herbal Medic: A Green Beret's Guide to Emergency Medical Preparedness and Natural First Aid
Sam Coffman
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The Law of Self Defense: The Indespensable Guide for the Armed Citizen
Andrew F. Branca
4.2
The world is a dangerous place. That's why you're prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. Now arm yourself for the legal battle that happens after an attack. The first fight is for your life - the second for your liberty. Andrew F. Branca, the renowned expert in self-defense law, teaches you how to make quick, effective, legally appropriate decisions in life-and-death situations. His easy-to-understand analysis thoroughly covers the laws of all fifty states. Key legal principles are illustrated with interesting, sometimes heart-wrenching, true life examples of people defending themselves, and how their decisions helped, hurt, or even destroyed their case. This thoroughly updated third edition includes an all new chapter on interacting with the police, including what to say (or not say!) to 911, first responders, and detectives. Don't be a victim. Stay safe from both the physical attack and the legal aftermath. This book, with a foreword by legendary use-of-force expert Massad Ayoob, will teach you the powerful legal truth that protects your life, wealth, and freedom.
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2019, Twenty-Ninth Edition
Tao Le and Vikas Bhushan
4.1
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. EXCEL ON THE USMLE(R) STEP 1 WITH HELP FROM THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MEDICAL REVIEW BOOK! Trust the First Aid(TM) team to help you score your highest on this high-stakes exam INSIDER ADVICE FOR STUDENTS FROM STUDENTS -A complete framework for USMLE(R) Step 1 preparation, annually updated with crowdsourced contributions from thousands of students-Written by students who excelled on their Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty for accuracy-1300+ must-know topics with mnemonics to focus your study-1,200+ color photos and illustrations --- 200 new or revised --- help you visualize processes, disorders, and clinical findings-Reorganized content in the Pathology, Endocrine, Hematology and Oncology, and Neurology chapters for more intuitive learning-Rapid Review section for efficient last-minute preparation-Acclaimed recommendations for high-yield print and digital study resources-Bonus material and real-time updates exclusively at FirstAidTeam.com
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China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine
Rosemary Gibson
4.1
Millions of Americans are taking prescription drugs made in China and don't know it--and pharmaceutical companies are not eager to tell them. This is a disturbing, well-researched wake-up call for improving the current system of drug supply and manufacturing.
Several decades ago, penicillin, vitamin C, and many other prescription and over-the-counter products were manufactured in the United States. But with the rise of globalization, antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control pills, blood pressure medicines, cancer drugs, among many others are made in China and sold in the United States. China's biggest impact on the US drug supply is making essential ingredients for thousands of medicines found in American homes and used in hospital intensive care units and operating rooms. The authors convincingly argue that there are at least two major problems with this scenario. First, it is inherently risky for the United States to become dependent on any one country as a source for vital medicines, especially given the uncertainties of geopolitics. For example, if an altercation in the South China Sea causes military personnel to be wounded, doctors may rely upon medicines with essential ingredients made by the adversary. Second, lapses in safety standards and quality control in Chinese manufacturing are a risk. Citing the concerns of FDA officials and insiders within the pharmaceutical industry, the authors document incidents of illness and death caused by contaminated medications that prompted reform. This probing book examines the implications of our reliance on China on the quality and availability of vital medicines.
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The Essential Preppers Survival Toolkit: Master Self Reliance, Enhance Crisis Preparedness and Ensure Water, Food and Home Se
C. W. McElroy, Barry Fike, and Justin McElroy
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Handbuch zur Ersten Hilfe
dcove
4.1
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First Aid and Safety Handbook
American Red Cross and Kathleen A. Handal
4.1
The first moments after an injury occurs are the most critical. This authoritative guidebook, based on course materials used by Red Cross chapters across the United States, shows you how to handle every type of first aid emergency.
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First Aid
Boy Scouts of America
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Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive
Les Stroud
4.1
From the creator of the hit show Survivorman, the classic guide to surviving in the wild
From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the harshest—and most remote—regions on Earth.
Now, the creator, producer, and host of the hit television program Survivorman transfers his decades of knowledge and experience to the pages of Survive!, a practical guide that gives everyday readers a no-nonsense look at the real world of survival.
Stroud offers readers the essential skills and tactics necessary to endure in any corner of the globe, along with a wealth of insider information born of his own experiences in the outdoors and unavailable in any other book. Readers will learn:
How to make a survival shelter and why a lean-to is largely a waste of time. Why survival kits are important, and why you should make your own. Where to find water and why drinking contaminated water is sometimes warranted. How to locate and trap small animals and why the notion of tracking and hunting large game is largely a pipe dream. Whether seasoned in the outdoor arts or new to adventuring, all readers will learn something from Survive!. Stroud's many colorful anecdotes and cut-to-the-chase philosophy not only make for an entertaining read, but also enhance anyone's ability to focus on the main goal when everything else has gone wrong—survival.
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First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship, Fifth Edition
Latha Ganti, Matthew Kaufman, et al.
4.1
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. EXCEL ON ROTATION, IMPRESS ON THE WARDS, AND SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE PSYCHIATRY CLERKSHIP AND SHELF EXAMS WITH THIS BESTSELLING STUDENT-TO-STUDENT REVIEW -Benefit from the wisdom of experienced clerkship faculty and residents -Mini-cases highlight classic patient presentations and frequently tested cases-A complete chapter on How to Succeed on the Psychiatry Clerkship provides a blueprint for exam success-Mnemonics, ward tips, mini-cases, diagrams, tables, and more provide a clear, realistic look at what to expect on exam day-Strong clinical emphasis guides you in the diagnosis and treatment of many problems seen by psychiatrists-Highlights all the important topics and provides a clear, concise review of psychiatry-Valuable discussion of medications and side effects -Everything you need to understand the differential diagnosis A STUDENT-TO-STUDENT GUIDE
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The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats
Amy Shojai
4.1
Is there an animal doctor in the house?
Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and learn:
* Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step! * Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat * What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!) * How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder
Plus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including:
Each at-a-glance entry tells you when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you'll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care.
By knowing what to do in an emergency and then acting quickly and confidently to take the proper steps, you could save your pet's life. The next time medical help is not quickly available, reach for The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats. It's a pet owner's second best friend.
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence The Gift of Fear
unknown author
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100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster
Clint Emerson
4.1
From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster.
These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain; be prepared for any crisis; and have the critical life-saving knowledge for staying safe in any hostile environment or disaster.
Yesterday’s survival guide is no longer relevant. 100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition is what you need for today’s world, combining survival hacks developed on the battlefield with the low-tech tools you have on hand. This book is your essential prep manual, from securing shelter, building fire, finding food, and navigating back to civilization no matter the environment to thinking like a special forces solider so that you can survive a hostage situation, an active shooter, a suicide bomber, or a terrorist threat on the subway, and even apply trauma medicine as a first responder.
Full of specific scenarios to help you get in the mindset of survival, 100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition is better than a Swiss Army knife whether you’re lost at sea, forced to land a plane, fighting off a bear, or deciding whether to run, hide, or fight. Next to each skill are easy-to-grasp detailed illustrations, because when you need to survive the apocalypse, you don’t have time for complicated instructions.
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Piercing Bible
Elayne Angel
4.1
Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue-piercing, into the mainstream. She brings her exhaustive knowledge to this groundbreaking manual that covers everything you need to know about the process, including:
• The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types • Terminology, tools, and techniques of the trade • Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information • Jewelry designs, shapes, and materials • Advice for people with stretch marks, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy • Healing, aftercare, and troubleshooting for problem-free piercing
"As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all people in our industry." --DAVID A. VIDRA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF HEALTH EDUCATORS, INC.
"No one is more qualified to write this book than Elayne Angel. With more than three decades of personal experience to her credit, no one knows the subject better." --JIM WARD, FOUNDER OF GAUNTLET, THE WORLD'S FIRST BODY PIERCING STUDIO
"This is an exciting book for a field that has exploded in the last two decades. National industry standards are needed, and Elayne provides important data." --MYRNA L. ARMSTRONG, RN, EdD
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Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine
Paul S. Auerbach MD MS FACEP MFAWM FAAEM
4.1
Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this portable guide offers fast-access solutions to all of the medical situations that can occur in non-traditional settings. Based on Dr. Auerbach's critically acclaimed text Wilderness Medicine, 5th Edition, this handbook is packed with how-to step-by-step explanations and the latest practical advice on diagnosis and treatment-emphasizing ways of improvising care with whatever materials you have available. It's small enough to be carried in a car's glove compartment or in your backpack-yet detailed enough to cover the clinical presentation and treatment of a full range of emergencies! Offers appendices that address everything from environment-specific situations to lists of essential supplies, medicines, and many additional topics of care, enabling you to meet a full-range of emergency situations with the utmost effectiveness. Includes line drawings-along with a section of color plates-that aid in the identification of skin rashes, plants, snakes, insects, and more. Provides Signs and Symptoms and Treatment sections in most chapters-combined with bulleted lists and text boxes-that facilitate quick and easy retrieval of information. Presents full chapter coverage of both animal attacks and zoonoses for handling life-threatening situations. Features peerless guidance in a portable format for consultation anywhere from the office setting to the open outdoors. Features a new appendix on jungle travel and survival, and new chapters on forest fires, bandaging and taping techniques, mental health, hydration and dehydration, malaria-and more-equipping you to handle any emergency you might encounter in the wilderness. Includes more tips for improvisational care (eg, how to make a rigid litter using skis, poles, snowshoes, canoe paddles, or tree branches) to help you respond to wilderness and nontraditional emergencies with the materials that you have on hand. Presents thorough revisions to all previously existing chapters-ensuring that you have the latest knowledge at your fingertips.
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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Rory Miller
4.1
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. Sgt. Miller introduces the myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial artists have about what they will ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then compared with the complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity is one of the recurring themes throughout this work. Section Two examines how to think critically about violence, how to evaluate sources of knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy and tactics. Sections Three and Four focus on the dynamics of violence itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on hundreds of encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals Sgt. Miller explains the types of violence; how, where, when and why it develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think, and even the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness in a fight. Section Five centers on training for violence, and adapting your present training methods to that reality. It discusses the pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts training and gives a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a military training method. Section Six is all about how to make self-defense work. Miller examines how to look at defense in a broader context, and how to overcome some of your own subconscious resistance to meeting violence with violence. The last section deals with the aftermath--the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a student/survivor. You'll even learn a bit about enlightenment.
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Recommended by Kaci Lambe Kai.
Kaci Lambe Kai
I'm an avid martial artist and I'm currently training to become a Krav Maga instructor. I take this work very seriously and this is part of my studies in the world of self defense. [source]
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Mayo Clinic First-Aid Guide for Outdoor Adventures
Neha P. Raukar M.D.
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Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew
Michael D. Leinbach
4.1
Mike Leinbach was the launch director of the space shuttle program when Columbia disintegrated on reentry before a nation's eyes on February 1, 2003. And it would be Mike Leinbach who would be a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew they could find. Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, it would become the largest ground search operation in US history. For the first time, here is the definitive inside story of the Columbia disaster and recovery and the inspiring message it ultimately holds. In the aftermath of tragedy, people and communities came together to help bring home the remains of the crew and nearly 40 percent of shuttle, an effort that was instrumental in piecing together what happened so the shuttle program could return to flight and complete the International Space Station. Bringing Columbia Home shares the deeply personal stories that emerged as NASA employees looked for lost colleagues and searchers overcame immense physical, logistical, and emotional challenges and worked together to accomplish the impossible. Featuring a foreword and epilogue by astronauts Robert Crippen and Eileen Collins, this is an incredible narrative about best of humanity in the darkest of times and about how a failure at the pinnacle of human achievement became a story of cooperation and hope.
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Protection Spells: Clear Negative Energy, Banish Unhealthy Influences, and Embrace Your Power
Arin Murphy-Hiscock
4.1
Banish bad energy, ward off unpleasant people, and defend your stuff, your spirit and your space with this spellbook focused specifically on protection.
With over 100 spells for protection and defense, and a glossary of protective symbols, stones, and other objects to keep on hand, this book can help you cleanse your room and cast out old negative energies, put a protective and peace-preserving bubble around yourself as you ride the bus, deflect grumpiness and negativity from people you work with—and so much more!
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Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People
Joe Navarro and Toni Sciarra Poynter
4.1
What makes a narcissist go from self-involved to terrifying? Joe Navarro, a leading FBI profiler, unlocks the secrets to the personality disorders that put us all at risk complete with new foreword in the paperback edition of this national bestseller.
“I should have known.” “How could we have missed the warning signs?” ”I always thought there was something off about him.”
When we wake up to new tragedies in the news every day—shootings, rampages, acts of domestic terrorism—we often blame ourselves for missing the mania lurking inside unsuspecting individuals. But how could we have known that the charismatic leader had the characteristics of a tyrant? And how can ordinary people identify threats from those who are poised to devastate their lives on a daily basis—the crazy coworkers, out-of-control family members, or relentless neighbors?
In Dangerous Personalities, former FBI profiler Joe Navarro has the answers. He shows us how to identify the four most common "dangerous personalities" and how to analyze the potential threat level: the Narcissist, the Predator, the Paranoid, and the Unstable Personality. Along the way, he provides essential tips and tricks to protect ourselves both immediately and in the long-term, as well as how to heal the trauma of being exposed to the destructive egos in our world.
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Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts
Guy Winch Ph.D.
4.1
Heal small emotional injuries before they become big ones.
We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure, guilt, rejection, and loss are as much a part of life as the occasional scraped elbow. But while we typically bandage a cut or ice a sprained ankle, our first aid kit for emotional injuries is not just understocked—it’s nonexistent. Fortunately, there is such a thing as mental first aid for battered emotions. Drawing on the latest scientific research and using real-life examples, practicing psychologist Guy Winch, Ph.D. offers specific step-by-step treatments that are fast, simple, and effective. Prescriptive and unique, Emotional First Aid is essential reading for anyone looking to become more resilient, build self-esteem, and let go of the hurts and hang-ups that are holding them back.
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Emergency First Aid: The Authorized Manual Of St. John Ambulance, St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, And The British Red Cross
Whether you’re lost in the woods, facing an armed insurrection, or preparing for a hurricane, the experts at Outdoor Life magazine are the people you want on your side. This book is the one you need if you want to protect your family, save yourself, and prevail over any danger.Your Go-To Guide for Surviving Anything
GET READY, GET SET, SURVIVE!
You're lost in the woods without food or water. Confronted by an armed assailant in the dead of night. Forced to outrun a deadly tornado. Don't worry - The Ultimate Survival Manual has you covered.
Out in the Wild From navigating with a compass to fending off a mountain lion, learn to prevail in the forests, deserts, and open oceans like an expert outdoorsman.
During a Disaster Whether it's a towering tsunami or a blazing wildfire, bad things happen every day. Know what to do when the going gets tough.
In an Urban Crisis Arm yourself with the latest self-defense moves, weapons tips, and home-protection tactics, plus crucial strategies for handling bad guys and bad situations at home and abroad.
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My First 100 Words (Sign Language)
Michiyo Nelson
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brFeaturing cool computer-generated illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design, this reference book for the youngest readers makes learning sign language fun and easy! Learn 100 basic signs for everyday use in helpful categories, such as Food, Colors, Animals, In the Classroom, and more! Also included are instructions on how to fingerspell the entire alphabet and numbers. brFor quick reference, this book also comes with a bonus full-size poster of the ASL alphabet--perfect for home or the classroom! br
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Survival Projects for Off-Grid Living: Survivalist's Handbook of DIY Projects for Preparedness
Johnathan Nash and Bill Ayers
4.1
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Mrs. Cooney Is Loony! (My Weird School, #7)
Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot
4.1
Something weird is going on
Mrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is a knockout--and A.J. has a crush on her But are her charms just a cover for her secret identity as an international spy? Will A.J.'s love for Mrs. Cooney win out over his love for the good old USA?
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First Aid Manual 11th Edition
DK
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Prepper Pantry and Natural Medicine Mastery (2-in-1 Collection): Nutritional Food Stockpiling Guide + Herbal Remedy Secrets Box Set for Family Survival ... Guide + Herbal Remedy Secrets Box)
Carlos Mack
4.1
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Sister in a Brotherhood: Stories from My Life as a Female Firefighter
Cindie Schooner-Ball
4.1
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NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Tod Schimelpfenig
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Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected
Rory Miller
4.1
Survival Favors the Prepared Mind--Robert Crowley
This book stands alone as an introduction to the context of self-defense. There are seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching 'complete.' Any training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.
1. Legal and ethical implications. A student learning self-defense must learn force law. Otherwise it is possible to train to go to prison. Side by side with the legal rules, every student must explore his or her own ethical limitations. Most do not really know where this ethical line lies within them. 2. Violence dynamics. Self-defense must teach how attacks happen. Students must be able to recognize an attack before it happens and know what kind they are facing. 3. Avoidance. Students need to learn and practice not fighting. Learning includes escape and evasion, verbal de-escalation, and also pure-not-be there avoidance. 4. Counter-ambush. If the student didn't see the precursors or couldn't successfully avoid the encounter he or she will need a handful of actions trained to reflex level for a sudden violent attack. 5. Breaking the freeze. Freezing is almost universal in a sudden attack. Students must learn to recognize a freeze and break out of one. 6. The fight itself. Most martial arts and self-defense instructors concentrate their time right here. What is taught just needs to be in line with how violence happens in the world. 7. The aftermath. There are potential legal, psychological, and medical effects of engaging in violence no matter how justified. Advanced preparation is critical. Any teacher or student of self-defense, anyone interested in self-defense, and any person who desires a deeper understanding of violence needs to read this book.
We strongly recommend this book to anybody wishing to learn self-defense, or understand how to stay safe should violence rear it's ugly head
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The Local Angler Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas
Aaron Reed
4.1
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The Field Guide to Understanding 'human Error'
Sidney Dekker
4.1
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The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs: How to Fix Our Stupid Use of Technology
Nicolas Pineault
4.1
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Deep Survival: True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death
Laurence Gonzales
4.1
In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales combines hard science and powerful storytelling to illustrate the mysteries of survival, whether in the wilderness or in meeting any of life's great challenges. This gripping narrative, the first book to describe the art and science of survival, will change the way you see the world. Everyone has a mountain to climb. Everyone has a wilderness inside.
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Bushcraft Illustrated: A Visual Guide
Dave Canterbury
4.1
“An appealing coffee table book.” —The Wall Street Journal
From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a fully illustrated guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more!
Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated showcases the necessary tools and skills for an awesome outdoor adventure, including such as:
Packs: Learn the different types and how to craft and pack your own.
Cordage: Essential knot knowledge for outdoor survival.
Firecraft: How to start a fire with a variety of materials.
Trapping: Tips for catching small game.
Plants: A catalog of edible plants to forage.
…And much more! With its many helpful illustrations and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this illustrated Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!
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5-Minute Balance Exercises for Seniors: The Illustrated Guide to Fall Prevention with Simple Home Exercises to Improve Balance and Posture & Never Fear Falling Again + 30-Day Workout Plan!
Alfred Allen
4.0
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Dear Hound
Jill Murphy
4.0
Alfie's your average deer hound puppy-curious about the world around him, happy to chase the cat and laze around in his favorite beanbag bed, and very loyal to his boy, Charlie. So he's extremely upset when Charlie goes away and leaves him with a sitter-upset enough that he escapes into the woods. With the help of some friendly foxes, Alfie learns to live in the wild, but he never stops thinking of Charlie and trying to find his way home. And Charlie, of course, never stops thinking of Alfie, either. Will these two be able to find each other before it's too late? Featuring irresistible black-and-white line drawings on every spread, Dear Hound is both an accessible, heartwarming story and the perfect choice for readers graduating out of early chapter books.
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First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards
Tao Le, Tom Baudendistel, et al.
4.0
The insider's guide to acing the internal medicine boards written by physicians who passed
The perfect framework for score-boosting, time-efficient review, First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards, Fourth Edition delivers the high-yield information, mnemonics, and visual aids necessary to excel on the exam. Following the proven First Aid formula for success, the book is carefully edited to include the content most likely to be included on the exam, allowing readers to focus on what they really need to know and maximize their study time. The Fourth Edition is distinguished by a renewed focus on high-yield content and has been updated to reflect the very latest treatment guidelines in internal medicine.
Everything you need to get the score you want on the internal medicine boards:
- A complete one-stop review of the most frequently tested topics - Rich full-color design for easier studying - Hundreds of revised high-yield tables, diagrams, and topics - Integrated vignette questions prepare you for what you will see on the actual exam - Insider tips and study strategies for outstanding performance - Key Facts in the margins reinforce must-know information - Mnemonics make learning and memorization fun, fast, and easy - Great as a refresher for recertification
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Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It
Dr. Julie Siemers DNP, MSN, RN
4.0
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First Aid Manual: TW-05 (Tactical Wisdom)
Joe Dolio
4.0
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A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
Eric A. Weiss
4.0
How to manage medical emergencies when professional medical care is not available. First published in 1992 WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE has been a staple in emergency first-aid kits sold worldwide by Adventure Medical Kits. With this fourth edition, Mountaineers Books and Adventure Medical Kits have partnered to release an updated, stand alone reference for anyone who ventures away from civilization. Topics include everything from CPR, shock and fractures to head, eye, and dental injuries, poisonous reactions, frostbite, hypothermia, heat illness, and much more.
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Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities
James A. Wilkerson
4.0
-- Over 180,000 copies of previous editions sold!-- Includes a new chapter on common medical disorders at altitude, by Peter Hackett, Tom Hornbein, and Brownie Shoene
-- Offers more thorough coverage than basic first-aid manuals
A classic since 1967, Medicine for Mountaineering starts where first-aid manuals stop. Written and edited by ten climber-physicians who specialize in various fields of medicine, this fully updated edition offers expert information on preventing, diagnosing, and treating major and minor medical emergencies in the backcountry.
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Callie (Kitty Corner, #1)
Ellen Miles
4.0
From the bestselling author of THE PUPPY PLACE.Mia and Michael Battelli want a pet more than anything. And a cuddly cat or kitten would be perfect for their small brownstone apartment. But their parents aren't sure Mia and Michael are ready for the responsibility.
Then Mia spots a tiny calico foraging for food. Callie doesn't seem to belong to anyone--and she's hurt. Mia can't just leave her to fend for herself But what if she can't convince her parents to keep the sweet little kitten? Will Callie ever find a home?
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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook
American Heart Association, Louis Gonzales, Michael W. Lynch, Sue Bork, Michael A. Buldra
4.0
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100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation
Clint Emerson
4.0
A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson—adapted for civilians from actual special forces operations—to eluding pursuers, evading capture, and surviving any dangerous situation.
In today’s increasingly dangerous world, threats to your personal safety are everywhere. From acts of terror to mass shootings, and from the unseen (and sometimes virtual) matrix of everyday crime, danger is no longer confined to dark alleys or unstable regions. Potentially life-threatening circumstances can arise anywhere, anytime, and Clint Emerson—former Navy SEAL—wants you to be prepared.
100 Deadly Skills contains proven self-defense skills, evasion tactics, and immobilizing maneuvers—modified from the world of black ops—to help you take action in numerous “worst case” scenarios from escaping a locked trunk, to making an improvised Taser, to tricking facial recognition software. With easy-to-understand instructions and illustrations, Emerson outlines in detail many life-saving strategies and teaches you how to think and act like a member of the special forces.
This complete course in survival teaches you how to prevent tracking, evade a kidnapping, elude an active shooter, rappel down the side of a building, immobilize a bad guy, protect yourself against cyber-criminals, and much more—all using low-tech to “no-tech” methods. Clear, detailed, and presented in an easy-to-understand and execute format, 100 Deadly Skills is an invaluable resource. Because let’s face it, when danger is imminent, you don’t have time for complicated instructions.
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Prepper's Natural Medicine: Life-Saving Herbs, Essential Oils and Natural Remedies for When There is No Doctor
Cat Ellis
4.0
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Covert Self-Defense: The Unexpected Advantage
Jean-François Truchon
4.0
Most of the time, the world feels safe—until suddenly it isn’t. When danger strikes and you are your own first responder, all you have is your judgment, your composure, and whatever you can get your hands on.Hope is not a plan, and uncertainty is not protection. What many people don’t realize is that they already carry a simple, powerful tool that can shift the odds: a pen. Legal, discreet, and always within reach, it becomes an unexpected advantage when you have to protect yourself or your loved ones.Covert Self-Defense reveals how to use this everyday object with confidence and precision. With guidance from edged-weapons expert Doug Marcaida, and vivid action illustrations by Tom Mandrake, you’ll explore real scenarios, proven techniques, and the simple movements that matter if forced into a fight.This book goes beyond technique. You’ll learn:How criminals select their targetsHow to manage strangers safelyHow to recognize danger earlyHow to control your emotions when adrenaline spikesYou’ll understand the legal principles that shape every self-defense encounterHow to protect not only your safety, but your freedomClear, practical, and unexpectedly empowering, Covert Self-Defense is a modern guide to staying aware, prepared, and quietly capable in an unpredictable world.If you're ready to leave vulnerability behind and become someone who moves through the world prepared—calm, aware, and quietly armed with an advantage no one else can see—this book is for you.
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The Illustrated Practical Book of First Aid & Family Health
Pippa Keech, Peter Fermie, Stephen Shepherd
4.0
Detailing a wide range of first aid techniques and common family health problems, this title describes ways to stay healthy, as well as how to prevent accidents before they happen.
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The Country Almanac of Home Remedies: Time-Tested & Almost Forgotten Wisdom for Treating Hundreds of Common Ailments, Aches & Pains Quickly and Naturally
Brigitte Mars, Chrystle Fiedler
4.0
Natural Wisdom for Curing Every Ache, Pain, and Ailment
As little as a few decades ago, folk remedies were a part of everyday life. More often than not, our grandparents would go to their garden or kitchen pantry before they went to a doctor to treat everyday health complaints. Today, scientific studies are proving what Grandma knew all along--natural remedies are oftentimes just as effective as modern cures, have fewer side-effects, and cost just pennies. Moreover, natural remedies have stood the test of time. Peppermint has been used as soothe upset stomachs long before Pepto-Bismal and ginger has been used for its antibiotic properties for thousands of years in Asian medicine. Learn how to quickly and naturally treat over 100 common conditions with everyday cures:
-Use Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey to break up congestion
-Black or Green Teabags will take the sting out of a bad sunburn
-Drink Beet, Celery, and Cucumber juice to soothe a shingles outbreak.
-Inhale oil of Geranium to calm a hot flash
-Apply a Witch Hazel compress to treat varicose veins
-Pumpkin Seeds improve male potency
-Burnt Toast soaks up internal toxins
-Epsom Salt bathes heal the lymphatic system
Filled with thousands of surprising cures, each entry gives multiple remedies for each condition from herbs, to healing foods, to acupressure and yoga poses. Hundreds of step-by-step illustrations show you the right way to administer a treatment from making herbal tinctures to applying a poultice. Dosage guidelines are given for every remedy as well as safety guidelines, contraindications, and when to call a doctor.
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Biu Jee: Wing Chun Mastery
Jason Korol
4.0
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The Blackout Survival Bible: Off-Grid Living, Bushcraft, Emergency Preparedness, Medical Skills & Prepper Strategies
BAYDEN HARKER
4.0
A COMPLETE BLACKOUT TIMELINE: Follows a single realistic scenario from the first 10 minutes through the first 24 hours, the first week onwards and full recovery, so you know exactly what to prioritize at every stage.20 IN-DEPTH CHAPTERS: Covers water and food storage, off-grid power, home security, bushcraft, fire craft, shelter, navigation, emergency medicine, sanitation, radio communication, and long-term self-reliance.BUILT FOR ACTION, NOT JUST READING: Every chapter ends with a printable checklist, and the appendix includes ready-to-use worksheets for your bug-out bag, pantry, water plan, and family emergency plan.REALISTIC SCENARIOS AT EVERY LEVEL: Scenario boxes walk through storms, fuel shortages, communication outages, and civil unrest, with increasing difficulty as the outage stretches on.MEDICAL GUIDANCE YOU CAN TRUST: First aid, bleeding control, and prescription planning based on accepted guidance, with clear direction on when to seek professional help.BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, EXPERT-DEEP: Written in plain language with every technical term explained, plus Expert Tip boxes for readers who already know the basics.PRACTICAL, NOT SENSATIONAL: Focused on realistic preparation for storms, equipment failures, fuel shortages, and infrastructure disruptions — not doomsday fantasy. GET YOURS TODAY AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE
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Emergency War Surgery: The Survivalist's Medical Desk Reference
U.S. Department of the Army
4.0
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition
Tao Le and Vikas Bhushan
4.0
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The resident's trusted, one-stop guide to acing the USMLE(R) Step 3 - co-written by residents who recently took the exam and know what it takes to pass STRONG FOCUS ON TEST-RELEVANT MATERIAL MAXIMIZES YOUR STUDY TIME! First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 3, Fifth Edition provides busy residents with thousands of high-yield facts, mnemonics, and full-color visual aids to help them pass the last of the required USMLE(R) examinations. Also included are the reader-acclaimed "mini-cases" designed to help residents pass the case portion of the examination. First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 3, Fifth Edition is carefully written to focus on high-yield, top-priority information, most likely to be included on the exam. FEATURES: -The resident's trusted, one-stop guide to acing the Step 3--written by residents and reviewed by faculty for accuracy-Packed with proven test-taking strategies based on the 2-day exam-Concise, high-yield format highlights board-relevant information-100 cases prepare you for the case portion of the exam-Renewed emphasis on integrated pathophysiology, plus diagnosis and management "next steps"-More study-enhancing, vignette-style "flash cards" and full-color clinical images-Resident-tested tips and shortcuts for the CCS-And more!
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The Scouting Guide to Wilderness First Aid: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America: More than 200 Essential Skills for Medical Emergencies in Remote Environments
The Boy Scouts of America and Grant S. Lipman
4.0
Be Prepared! The Boy Scouts of America provide programs for young people that build character. With this full-color guide scouts, leaders, and everyone else can learn CPR or the proper techniques for treating broken bones, burns, sprains, and more.
In the Scouting Guide to Wilderness First Aid, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on how to safely identify, harvest, and use edible wild plants. Some practical tips include:
How to triage, assess, and identify medical emergencies What to include in a first aid kit for your home When to seek help for health emergencies How to safely move a sick or injured person How to perform CPR and use an automatic external defibrillator What the proper procedures are for broken bones, hypothermia, burns, and sprains And so much more!
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The Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Home Safety and Healthy Living
Debra Smiley Holtzman
4.0
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Emergency First Aid: Recognition and Response to Medical Emergencies
J. M. Kavanagh, Raymond Leung
4.0
Created and printed in the USA and revised in 2012 to encompass the latest first aid procedures, this guide contains easy-to-follow instructions which allow novices to identify and respond to various emergencies. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
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Off the Wall: Death in Yosemite
Michael P. Ghiglieri & Charles R. "Butch" Farabee, Jr., Jim Myers
4.0
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Medicine for the Outdoors: The Essential Guide to First Aid and Medical Emergencies
Paul S. Auerbach
4.0
Named a top 10 medical title in 2009 by the Wall Street Journal.
Since 1986, Medicine for the Outdoors has been hailed as the definitive take-along manual on the subject. Packed with step-by-step instructions, how-to explanations, and practical approaches to outdoor and wilderness emergencies, it tells you the best ways to respond to just about any medical problem when help is miles or days away. Author Paul S. Auerbach, MD, MS, FACEP, FAWM, is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on wilderness medicine. This 5th edition features major updates to bring you the latest on emerging infectious diseases...the most current drug and dosage information...an increased emphasis on making do with the materials at hand...and much more. Logically organized, easy to reference, and simple to understand, Medicine for the Outdoors may literally save your life. When you're venturing into mountains, deserts, forests, jungles, or out to sea, it belongs in your duffel or backpack!
Provides the most diverse and comprehensive coverage of medical conditions related to the outdoors. Offers logical and complete explanations of every topic. Includes numerous drawings and instructions to enhance your understanding of the descriptive material. Contains recommendations for injury and illness prevention. Features a comprehensive index that helps you locate answers quickly.
Offers an increased emphasis on making do with the materials at hand (like using a fanny pack as a cervical collar). Presents the latest guidance on dangerous infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), avian flu, and West Nile virus. Offers current and accurate drug and dosage information via careful updates throughout. Provides new safety recommendations on avalanches, forest fires, bear attacks, and more. Demonstrates how to apply various bandages and splints with the aid of brand-new drawings.
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Surviving the Wild: Essential Bushcraft and First Aid Skills for Surviving the Great Outdoors
Joshua Enyart and Dave Canterbury
4.0
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS
Tao Le and Vikas Bhushan
4.0
The #1 review for the USMLE Step 2 CS is now even better!
The Sixth Edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated to reflect the latest NBME exam format and worksheet items, and incorporates feedback from recent US and international test-takers. This high-yield review delivers a thorough exam preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CS, offering a solid review of frequently test CS cases, along with proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters.
●44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam, updated to reflect recent exam changes, and test your ability to document the patient's most likely diagnosis and how it is supported by the history and physical findings
●A revised and expanded set of 39 minicases representing common complaints designed to help you rapidly develop a working set of differential diagnoses
●Detailed descriptions and illustrations of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time
●Updated maxicases with examples of how to ask patients insightful questions
●Expanded guidelines on how to deal with challenging situations, including those that pose ethical and confidentiality issues
●An updated exam preparation guide for the new USMLE(R) Step 2 CS, including proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters based on the patient-centered interview
●Updated content based on feedback from recent U.S. and international test takers
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The Safety Trap: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World
Spencer Coursen
4.0
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The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook: What to Do When Help is NOT on the Way
James Hubbard
4.0
The essential guide to take care of your family’s health when you can’t get medical help or answers right away.
It's the worst snowstorm you can remember. The ice-covered streets are abandoned. You hear a boom in the distance, and your computer screen goes blank. Darkness. A crash and another bang from inside the house. In the hallway, your husband sits on the floor, soaked in blood. You dial 911, and all you get is a busy signal. Would you know what to do next?
The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook will teach you just what you need to know to take care of yourself and your loved ones in the event you aren’t able to get professional medical help right away. Encompassing but going well beyond immediate first aid, the book covers:
how to put a dislocated joint back into place
how to prevent hypothermia when your heat has gone out
what to do for asthma when you don’t have your inhaler
whether you can really drink your own urine if you run out of water
what to feed your toddler if he has a fever and you have no medicine
and much more
Featuring more than 100 illustrations, along with quick quizzes and real-life examples, The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook will take you step by step through the essentials of medical care during a crisis. Perhaps you’ve been stranded by a sudden storm when out camping. Maybe you live alone in a rural area, and can’t easily get to a doctor when you hurt your arm. Or you just want to make sure you and your family are prepared to safely weather the next Superstorm Sandy, polar vortex, tornado strike, heat wave, earthquake, or other natural disaster. Whatever your situation and your health needs, The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook is your must-have medical resource.
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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
4.0
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Prepper's Medical Manual: The Ultimate Readiness Guide for Medical Emergencies in Disaster Situations
