The answer, surprisingly enough, is to fight back. Popular Mechanics’ ultimate survival manual will teach you that and many other essential skills. Whether the threat is low or the risk is apocalyptic, crucial information on how to handle the critical decisions you might face both immediately and in the long term will help you not only survive, but thrive in the aftermath of any disaster. Also includes expert tips on must-have equipment to keep on hand as well as many dramatic survival stories (including lessons from a dog sledder and the account of a helicopter pilot who crashed into the icy waters of the Arctic). Read this book and live!