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Warning: Here’s what you need to know to save your life in any wilderness emergency situation. Mother Nature is ruthless just as much as she is beautiful, and she doesn’t forgive mistakes. Knowing what to do in emergency situations can mean all the difference between life and death. But there is one thing that is just as important as knowing how to act in emergencies: Staying calm under pressure. Emergency BushCraft will equip you with skills to survive any outdoor emergency, and mental strength that will help you stay calm and poised during life-threatening situations.

Do you spend a lot of time outdoors? Do you enjoy common outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, or just getting some fresh air? Many people do, and many people have seen the survival stories of those faced with extreme injuries in the wild. However, the overarching response is that those emergencies don’t happen to everyday people. That couldn’t be further from the truth. 

Do you want to know how to survive absolutely any disaster, anywhere in the world? Disaster can strike at any moment. From earthquakes to virus outbreaks, it’s never expected, it’s never avoidable and it’s always a matter of life or death. Those who know how to survive do exactly that. Those who don’t? Unfortunately, they seldom make it out unscathed. I have good news: I am here to transform you into a survivor. I will help you become a capable and knowledgeable outdoorsman and arm you with all the skill you will need to plan your escape and then follow it through to safety.

For most people who find themselves dealing with a life or death situation, survival hinges on making it through the first 48 hours, and you will find plenty of ways to ensure you do just that in this book. Learn all about a wide variety of personal preparedness and survival basics, including putting together a safe, secure campsite; finding the food and water you will need to survive; treating injuries; and more.

The home is where we spend a lot of our time. It's supposed to be the safest place to be, especially because it shields us from certain external dangers. However, homes are not 100 percent safe as accidents still happen at home. They can happen to you, your spouse, children, or people visiting but end up affecting everyone else in the home in one way or another. In this audiobook, we give you some types of domestic accidents that you could face at some point, how they happen, and some tips on how to prevent them.

How would you handle insect or animal bites in an emergency? Would you do something different than you learned in first aid and CPR? Have you ever taken one of those classes to learn how to help someone in an emergency? What if you were traveling outside the country to a place that has more dangerous animals or insects? Would you know what to do?

A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging and updates throughout.

Do you want to learn how to easily and effectively protect yourself, whatever your age, size, or skill? Discover Self Defense Made Simple from best-selling self-defense author Phil Pierce. It's your blueprint for smarter, easier, and more intuitive self-protection without the years of training or complicated lessons.

”Depending on the situation, a mere one minute delay in response time increases the mortality rate by 1 to 2 percent.” If you've ever felt helpless in assisting someone, whether it's a family member or a stranger, you're not alone. In this life, you can’t count on the favorable odds of having a doctor or EMP nearby 24/7 to save the day. Sooner or later in your life, you will be in a position where it’s life or death. It could be a loved one, a friend, a stranger, or even yourself. The question is, are you prepared? 

This first aid guide assembles for listeners a first-aid kit of basic items, soothe bites and stings, dealing with hot and cold injuries, wrap sprains, fractures, and also dislocated joints, handle backcountry emergencies until professional assist arrives. This handy pocket-sized guide incorporates color photos, and illustrations needed by the listener throughout the interior.

Millions of American women are buying guns for self-protection. If you are one of them, or plan to be, Paxton Quigley urges you to arm yourself with information and train with experts so that you can safely defend yourself and your loved ones against any potential violence.

Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a headache? Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. This has been triggered, in no small part, by the rising cost of medical care and limited access to healthcare professionals.

A life-saving guide that includes signs, symptoms, first aid treatments, and step-by-step skills to care for adults, children, and infants in case of everyday emergencies. This book is written in simple language to help anyone develop the skills to save lives, from splinting a sprained ankle, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and using an automated defibrillator (AED) responding to symptoms of strokes, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.

Have you ever wished that you kept a first-aid kit in the car or berated yourself for not keeping a pair of flip-flops in your purse at all times? Ever wondered when it’s okay to geo-tag a social media post or when it’s best to lie to strangers? Just need some tips on how to feel safer and more prepared in today’s digital world? Well, Cathy Pedrayes has you covered. Known as the Mom Friend of TikTok, Cathy posts practical everyday safety and security tips that everyone should know and incorporate into their routine.

This book will teach you everything you need to know about gunshot wound treatment. You’ll learn about basic anatomy and physiology to develop a general understanding of how the body works, what could go wrong, and how to address it to sustain life. You’ll learn about ballistics and the kind of damage caused by a gunshot wound. You’ll learn about the proper use of bandages and immobilizations. You’ll learn how to apply CPR from beginning to end.

In this short but informative audiobook, we will focus on three essentials of survival skills. First, we’ll talk about the best ways to purify water. This alone is something all people need to know. Water can make you sick or heal you and keep you alive. Knowing what you’re doing, is what will help you most. Second, the book focuses on first aid skills. Third, an emphasis is placed on finding water in the desert.

Life without preparation has plenty of danger. To prepare for the unknown, one must find out what can go wrong and then prepare for these potential events. Here in this book, DIY House Hacks, we tell you all the things that might go wrong in a house. Hearing about them is the first step toward doing the right thing. Implementing the right things to make your house secure is the next step.

¿Ha respondido a alguien que necesite ayuda? Las emergencias médicas pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar, de tal forma que es mejor que esté preparado para responder a ellas. Primeros Auxilios 101 es una referencia sencilla y paso a paso de cómo proveer primeros auxilios a alguien más. Este es un audiolibro que ha sido escrito por un profesional de la salud, y en él se enseña qué hacer en una variedad de emergencias médicas.

Now, more than ever, people around the world are aware of threats to their personal safety and are searching for ways to protect themselves and their loved ones. Stay Safe will empower you, increase your awareness, and sharpen your decision making process, aid your understanding of violence, and enable you to respond quickly and effectively when facing potentially dangerous situations.

When disaster strikes our whole world changes. Everything we have come to rely on is compromised, and we often find ourselves with only our wits to get us through. It pays for everyone to know and understand what happens in a disaster and the proper steps to take to ensure their own personal safety and that of those in their charge. With the knowledge contained in this guide, you and your family will be able to venture out confidently knowing that you have the best weapon for your defense - your own ingenuity.