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 harshestâ€”and most remoteâ€”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: <ul>
<li>How to make a survival shelter and why a lean-to is largely a waste of time.</li> <li>Why survival kits are important, and why you should make your own.</li> <li>Where to find water and why drinking contaminated water is sometimes warranted.</li> <li>How to locate and trap small animals and why the notion of tracking and hunting large game is largely a pipe dream.</li> </ul>
 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 wrongâ€”survival.

Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive

Stroud, Les

Self-Help

Collins

In Will to Live, Les Stroud, host of “Survivorman” and Discovery Channel’s “Les Stroud Beyond Survival,” examines the greatest true stories of endurance and perseverance. By examining real-life survival tales—like the inspiring story of the soccer team stranded in the Andes and immortalized in the bestselling book Alive by Piers Paul Reid—and his own remarkable experiences in the treacherous wild, Stroud demonstrate how seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome by making use of the four critical elements of survival.

Will to Live: Dispatches from the Edge of Survival

Arts & Photography

William Morrow Paperbacks

Survive Lib/E: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere--Alive

Harpercollins

Secrets of survival from people in the most remote corners of the planet
Les Stroud has logged over half a million miles across the globe—from the lush jungles of Papua New Guinea and the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the harsh cold of the Canadian Arctic. He has survived for weeks at a time in harsh situations and in isolated, challenging environments. Offering us a rare glimpse of some of the world’s most remote cultures—such as the Sea Gypsies in Malaysia and the San Bushmen in Africa—Beyond Survivorman covers his most challenging journey of all: learning not only how to survive but also how to connect spiritually to the earth.

Beyond Survivorman

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Physical and Spiritual Survival with the Last Remote Cultures on the Planet
Les Stroud has logged over half a million miles across the globe-from the lush jungles of Papua New Guinea and the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the harsh cold of the Canadian Arctic. He has survived for weeks at a time in harsh situations and in isolated, challenging environments. Offering us a rare glimpse of some of the world's most remote cultures-such as the Sea Gypsies in Malaysia and the San Bushmen in Africa-Beyond Survivorman covers Stroud's most challenging journey of all: learning not only how to survive, but also how to connect spiritually to the earth.

Beyond Survivorman Low Price Edition

With over 16 weeks on the Globe and Mail bestseller list, Survive! is the ultimate insider’s guide to survival. Now with over 175 colour photographs throughout, Survive! The Ultimate Edition also includes an exclusive DVD that features newly remastered versions of rarely seen Survivorman episodes. From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les stroud has survived it all. Here, in a special collector’s edition, the creator, producer and host of the hit television show Survivorman shares his field-tested expertise in this no-nonsense look at the real world of survival.
• FIRE: primary and last-ditch methods for starting a fire • WATER: how to find water anywhere, including how to get it from a stone • SHELTER: the 5 Ws of building a shelter: Water, Wigglies, Wood, Weather and avoiding Widowmakers (falling trees) • FOOD: the top three edible plants and creatures for every region • SIGNALLING: how to get noticed quickly, using tried-and-true methods and the latest technologies • SKILLS: how to use what you’ve got on hand to make snares, traps, tools and clothing • DANGERS: avoiding predators large and small and defending yourself against them

Survive! Ultimate Edition

In a survival situation, life really does hang in the balance, and a wrong decision could spell the difference between life and death. No one knows this better than Les Stroud, who has survived everywhere from the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake--infested jungles of the Amazon. In Will to Live, Les examines a host of famous and less well-known (but no less compelling) survival stories, and he not only explains what happened and why but also offers perspective on what went right, what went wrong and what could have been done differently. 
Will to Live is a compilation of history’s most intriguing survival stories by one of the world’s foremost experts, and includes the tales of 
<ul>
<li>Chris McCandless -- subject of Into the Wild </li>
<li>Yossi Ghinsberg -- who survived alone in the Amazon for twenty-one days </li>
<li>Douglas Mawson -- the Antarctic “superman” who survived three hellish months at the bottom of the planet </li>
<li>Nando Parrado -- who was trapped for two months high in the Andes after a plane crash killed his friends and family.</li>
</ul>
Compelling, surprising and intriguing, Will to Live also includes stories from Les’s own experiences, along with sidebars that include practical tips on how to escape quicksand, butcher a moose, cross a snow-covered crevasse and more.

Will To Live: Les Stroud Relives The Greatest Survival Stories Of

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

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.

Survive!

MJ F Books

Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere--whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr's dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman's adventures.

Wild Outside: Around the World with Survivorman

Children's Books

Biographies

Annick Press

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