I felt, intuitively, that luck exists. It’s like capitalism: For better or for worse, and whether you believe in it or not, luck is inescapable. —from As Luck Would Have ItWhile cowriting the books in the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, Joshua Piven came across dozens of people with tremendously compelling stories of triumph (or misfortune), seemingly against all odds and logic. When they were asked what they had in common, invariably their answer was: good luck, or not enough of it. The beneficiary of his own brand of extraordinary luck in publishing, Piven decided to take a closer look at how this phenomenon plays a part in success and survival.As Luck Would Have It offers a fascinating survey of the phenomenon, presented through incredible first- person stories: the swimming pool repairman who had only a hundred-dollar bill to pay for his hot dog, asked for his change in lottery tickets, and won $180 million; the woman who survived a plane crash at sea; the teller who was struck by lightning while at his window inside the bank; the guy who invented the Pet Rock. Weaving the subjects’ own beliefs about their experiences with compelling research on chance, probability, and luck psychology, As Luck Would Have It also includes research on how to prepare for luck, how to deal with it when it arrives, and how to make the choices that will help us benefit from luck.Mesmerizing, by turns hilarious and harrowing, As Luck Would Have It offers a series of scenarios that are at once unimaginable and vividly real.From the Hardcover edition.

'True Luck: Incredible Stories, from Lottery Wins to Lightning Strikes'

Joshua Piven

History

Hodder&Stoughton Ltd

Even if you never travel, the book "will provide good information and entertainment for the armchair survivalist

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, Student Edition

Sports & Outdoors

David Borgenicht

Survival Skills

Chronicle

how to survive bear, shark attacks, parachutes not opening etc. dangerous book to scan.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook Student Edition (Worst-Case Scenario)

Education & Teaching

Jennifer Worick

Higher & Continuing Education

Chronicle Books+

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings

Humor & Entertainment

Sarah Jordan

Humor

Book by Piven, Joshua, Borgenicht, David

The Worst Case Scenario Survival 2001 Calendar

Self-Help

If you have to leave home, TAKE THIS BOOK! The team that brought you The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook now helps you navigate the perils of travel. Learn what to do when the tarantula crawls up your leg, the riptide pulls you out to sea, the sandstorms headed your way, or your camel just wont stop. Find out how to pass a bribe, remove leeches, climb out of a well, survive a fall onto subway tracks, catch a fish without a rod, and preserve a severed limb. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions show you how to survive these and dozens of other adventures. An appendix of travel tips, useful phrases, and gestures to avoid will also ensure your safe return. Because you just never know...

The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel

Reference

Turkey on fire? No plans for New Year's Eve? Obnoxious relatives headed your way? The authors of the best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are here to help you survive the dangers of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. Learn how to rescue someone stuck in a chimney, survive the office holiday party, and escape a runaway parade balloon. Expertly deal with a meddling parent, silence a group of carolers, and treat a tongue stuck to a frozen pole. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and dozens of other festive scenarios. With a helpful appendix of holiday excuses, last-minute gift ideas, and creative drink recipes for when the liquor runs out, this is truly the perfect gift. Gleaming silver cover. Fits all sized stockings.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays

Worst Case: Christmas--UK Edition

Forget quicksand and shark attacks, child-rearing is the truly terrifying activity. A screaming baby on an airplane, no diapers (!), monsters hiding in the closet, a long family car trip, the first date—these are the high-risk adventures you need to survive. Fortunately, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series now keep parents safe, from cradle to teens. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions show you how to remove objects stuck in a child's nose or gum stuck in hair, and how to survive endless soccer games, slumber parties, and sleep deprivation. From baby-proofing the house to dealing with a dead pet, from the perils of the play-date to explaining about the birds and the bees, this essential guide tells parents what to really expect when your worst-case scenario is all in the family.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Shield yourself from mishap with this indispensable weekly engagement calendar. Packed with pitfall-avoidance tips and strategies, this handy tool will aid you in escaping outrageous pickles without getting pickled.

The Worst-Case Scenario 2005 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril

Chronicle Books LLC.

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