John “Lofty” Wiseman is the author of the bestselling SAS SurvivalHandbook, the definitive guide to survival in the wild fromBritain’s Special Air Service. Now he has compiled the completeguide to surviving among crowds of people, the mazes of officebuildings, the dangers of an unfeeling city—put simply, how to staysafe in the urban jungle.Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year—more than on the roads, more than in the great outdoors. Householdchemicals, electricity, cooking knives, and rodent poisons—in thewrong hands and with improper usage, these day-to-day resourcesbring danger to your home. Add to this the risks of moving throughcity streets (the threat of rape, muggings, and gang violence) andthe menace of natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, blizzards) thatcannot be avoided. Every day serves as a constant reminder: Theworld is truly a frightening place.The SAS Urban Survival Guide advises readers to think practicallyabout urban environments and offers tips and instructions on howto avoid hazards wherever one goes. From self-defense techniquesto home security systems to coping with natural disasters, this bookteaches readers to recognize danger, make quick decisions, and liveconfidently in the modern world.
