Designed for use in formal Air Force training; the U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook was written to help a pilot who finds him or herself in a hostile environment. For the more general reader; it offers a complete and comprehensive manual of outdoor survival techniques. It includes expert advice on: • First aid for illness and injury• Finding your way without a map• Building a fire• Finding food and water• Using ropes and tying knots• Concealment techniques• Signaling for help• Survival at sea• Building shelters• Animal tracking• Predicting the weather• And much more By outlining specific survival threats found at sea; in the desert; in mountain terrain; and in arctic conditions; and offering techniques on surviving them; this book; releasing on the seventieth anniversary of the U.S. Air Force; is invaluable to both the casual outdoorsman and the extreme sports enthusiast; as well as anyone looking for insight into the training tactics of the U.S. Air Force
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131 of 137 people found the following review helpful. A very different view of the White HouseBy R J EdwardsA story that is told so simply that it has the ring of truth about it. You almost expect an Upstairs Downstairs type of story but it is nothing like it. This book gave a great measure of humanity to the Presidents it covers and their First Ladies showing just how influential the Ladies were. Highly reccommended0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating biographiesBy JayhusketteThis book focuses on the first ladies who were in The White House from President Roosevelt's tenure in the 1940s to President Nixon in the late 60s and early 70s. J. B. West; Chief Usher at the White House for most of this time; pictures of the essence and style of each of these fFrst Ladies and combines interesting with historical information about the People's House. We get to know Mr. West as well. This is a fascinating but behind the scenes at the White House and I recommend it to anyone interested in history; biographies; and well written memoirs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. funny and curious stories about the familiesBy Jennifer PMr. West really gives a considered and very interesting peek behind the scenes at some of our most captivating First Families. He is respectful; which I appreciate; but you won't find much dirt here. He is not a gossip monger. To move out; move in and then adapt to the lifestyles and personalities of each of the First Ladies; literally overnight (or in the time it takes for the Oath of Office; actually) is a feat of professionalism and personal fortitude one has to admire! He tells many; many fascinating; funny and curious stories about the families; but also about the history of the iconic White House itself and its operations. No one will read this book and not come away with absolute appreciation for the well-oiled machine that makes the First Family and our nation's diplomatic efforts look flawless. Very happy I read Mr. West's wonderful book.
