The SAS Urban Survival Handbook

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the domestic battle or human bondages - Rated
Well, the philosophy of this book is: you are just given the highest decoration for courage in war in the most remote country. You are brave, handsome, admired by women... but after all those you must to come back to your house because all these things are very pleasant but terribly exhausting, and there begins the real tragedy of heroes as agent 007: you have forgot you have let the gas running free when you come back to your flat, or you think the glass over the table containing concentrated bleach is fresh water, and here comes the real, big disaster and furthermore you are without money for you have been robbed in the Underground by an able pickpocket. This book explains how to avoid these dangers, much less heroical but much more common in ordinary life.

Every household should have this book - Rated
I've owned a copy of this for some time (I bought it as soon as it came out, because I already had a copy of the SAS Survival Handbook and loved that). Both volumes are used on a regular(ish) basis in our house. The Urban Survival Handbook covers all sorts of things including: personal security and self-defence, what to do if you get arrested, household risks (e.g. gas leaks), DIY and craft hazards, Poisons and poisoning first aid, fire risks, transport safety, terrorism, natural disasters and solid health advice.

The writing is no-nonsense and easy to follow, written by an ex-member of the British Special Forces. It's very realistic and even has a sense of humour in places. Highly recommended on all counts!

Has every situation covered - Rated
A Brilliant book, especially in uncertain days, every survival situation covered, one fault to my mind is there is no mention of where you can obtain the survival products mentioned in the book i.e.chemist, camping shop etc.

A must for everyone - Rated
This book may not look like much, but it carries a great amount of knowledge that everyone will need and use at one point in their lives. I really recommend this book. It is clear, and describes everything with crystal clear precision. Once you pick it up and start reading, you won't be able to put it down. A handbook that everyone should have.