Frank Carlson Library

This state-of-the-art manual is now completely updated and revised with new sections on transportation (such as carjacking or road-rage incidents), defending against terrorists (how to react to a suspicious package or behavior, for example), and information about numerous self-defense techniques. This survival guide now covers the world-any terrain, all climates-with hundreds of line drawings showing details on making tools and rafts, preserving food,...

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to give first aid safely and with confidence. It comes in a handy format with colour illustrations and expert advice throughout. This invaluable first aid guide has been compiled by and with the advice of experts responsible for training the emergency services - fire, ambulance and police - to ensure its practical focus. It is easy to navigate and comes in a handy package, ready to provide a reassuring...

Survival First Aid covers everything you need to know about administering urgent medical attention in situations where there is no prospect of immediate professional medical help. To show you how to deal with such emergencies and potentially save someone's life, this comprehensive and indispensable guide provides step-by-step instructions for treating a range of common and less common injuries and conditions, from cleaning a wound to setting a fractured...

The scope of "First Aid for Road Accidents: A Guide to Saving Lives" is to provide comprehensive and practical guidance on administering first aid in the context of road accidents. The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective first responders in various accident scenarios, empowering them to take swift and appropriate action during critical moments.In-depth Coverage of First Aid Techniques: This book delves into...

Knack First Aid covers the most common injuries and illnesses, how to recognize them, how to manage them and, when appropriate, how to prevent them.

From the most respected authority in pediatrics comes a must-have resource for all parents-The Big Book of Symptoms: What Every Parent Needs to Know. From time to time every parent has to evaluate their child's symptoms and determine what action to take. This book is designed to help you distinguish minor everyday concerns with more serious conditions, and to suggest a reasonable course of action. Divided into 2 major sections-an A-Z directory of...

This is a very simple-to-understand handbook that provides emergency preparedness tips. It reads as if you were with a friend or family member sitting at your kitchen table enjoying great coffee and sharing how you can be better prepared for an emergency/disaster. Topics covered in this handbook include how to be prepared for disasters such as earthquakes, floods, fires, snowstorms and hurricanes. In addition, the handbook shows you how to stay informed...

Look no further! From insect bites, insomnia, and upset stomach to nasal congestion, stress, and heart health, this authoritative and comprehensive guide offers easy, effective recipes to bolster your resistance to illness, ease aches and pains, and manage minor ailments naturally. The authors explain the science behind these remedies, debunk common myths, and let you know when to call the doctor. In addition, they provide a blueprint for wellness...

A handy guide, Home Remedies provides families with ordinary household remedies to treat over 100 common ailments safely, effectively, and inexpensively in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Discover easy remedies to help care for everyday health problems with cures from a wide range of sources. Get time-tested, natural easements for coughs, cold and flu viruses, aches and pains, digestive complaints, sleep disorders, skin conditions, and even get some...