Come Back Alive: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Disasters, Kidnappings, Animal Attacks, and Other Nasty Perils of Modern Travel

An indispensable & witty guide to avoiding nasty situations, whether on a business trip, an adventure, or a weekend hike. Reveals the secrets that have kept him alive & laughing, such as how to find water in the desert; what to do in the jungle when there's no bridge; how to dress for the snow & build a snow cave; passive & active self-defense; how to avoid & survive kidnapping; what to do during hurricanes, avalanches, lightning, earthquakes, & other natural disasters; & how to deal with nasty animals that bite, eat & sting you. You'll also learn strategies for adventure travel, urban areas, war zones, terrorism, crime spots, & even the dangers of your own house. Illustrations.Pelton, Robert Young is the author of 'Come Back Alive: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Disasters, Kidnappings, Animal Attacks, and Other Nasty Perils of Modern Travel' with ISBN 9780756756277 and ISBN 0756756278.