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Medical Books & Manuals
Where There is No Doctor
by David Werner   (Paperback)
$21.95
Where There is No Dentist
by Murray Dickson  (Paperback)
$14.00
Where Women Have No Doctor: A Health Guide for Women
by A. August Burns   (Paperback)
$21.95
Backcountry First Aid & Extended Care – 4th Edition -- ** This is an awesome book to include in any first aid kit.

Easy to understand, and an invaluable reference in the backcountry Small size, full of great info. Will fit easily inside the Medical Fanny Pack
$5.95
Medicine for the Outdoors by Paul S. Auerbach, MD ** A Great book with a lot of reference for “outdoor” medical procedures and first aid.
$19.95
     
Basic First Aid Manual
$1.99
Paperback
     
Lifeline First Aid
$1.99
Paperback
 
Merck Manuals
Merck Manual
Paperback - Large


Said to be the world's best-selling home medical reference.
$18.50
Merck Manual
Paperback - Small


Said to be the world's best-selling home medical reference. Backpack size.
$7.50
The Merck Manual
of Children’s Health

Paperback
$7.50
 
Herbs & Homeopathy
The Complete Guide To Herbal Medicines
by Fetrow & Avila (Paperback)

This is the first scientific quick-reference book compiled by two trained, experienced clinical pharmacists.

In clear, everyday language, they share the most up-to-the-minute, reliable, and accessible information available on more than three hundred herbal medicines. You'll find:

* a complete, dependable overview of herbal medicines
* what the scientific research shows
* what happens when herbs interact with drugs
* and much, much more.

No other guide gives you such a complete directory of herbal medicines, or such detailed, practical advice about each one.
$7.99
The Family Guide to Homeopathy
by Andrew Lockie, MD (Paperback)

This family reference guide provides all the information necessary to understand how homeopathy works, and how any individual can use it simply and safely to treat a wide variety of illnesses.

Organized by symptoms affecting all parts of the body from head to toe, The Family Guide to Homeopathy offers a list of remedies for hundreds of conditions along with details on how often and how long to give the remedy.

It covers everything from heart disease to menopause, from allergies to ulcers, including advice on when to consult a doctor. Special sections feature symptoms and solutions for special problems affecting men, women, infants, and the elderly.
$15.95
 
Survival and Primitive Living Manuals
The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques, by Alexander Stilwell. (Paperback)

This book gives you what need to know about staying alive in the wild - where to find water in desert; how to build shelters from available materials which plants are safe to eat and which are deadly; and which animals are dangerous in survival situations.

$19.95
How to Stay Alive in the Woods, by Bradford Angier. (Paperback)

A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter, and Self-Preservation-- Anywhere

$9.95
Primitive Living, Self Sufficiency & Survival Skills by Thomas J. Elpel

Elpel says anyone can learn to meet the needs of clothing, shelter, fire, and water in the rough.

Illustrated with over more than 350 photos. Elpel thoroughly describes how to stay warm and comfortable without a blanket; start a fire using friction; make bows and bone arrowheads; butcher a deer, tan the hide, and make soft buckskin clothing; cook in the wild without a pan; make birch bark canisters, willow baskets, and primitive pottery, and much more.
$16.95
Basic Wilderness Survival Skills by Bradford Angier

Features a broad section of field-tested skills, presented in easy-to-follow instructions. Both novice and expert outdoor enthusiasts can master Angier's techniques -- from choosing the appropriate camping gear to building a fire without matches, determining direction by the sun to navigating with a compass.

This useful guide covers essential survival skills such as staying warm in blizzard conditions, purifying drinking water, and building emergency shelters, as well as fascinating tidbits such as improvising sunglasses and cracking a coconut without a tool.
$19.95
Basic Essentials Knots for the Outdoors by Cliff Jacobson

Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches, plus advice on determining the best knot for the task at hand, choosing the right rope for different applications, preparing new ropes for outdoor use, and caring and maintaining ropes for durability and reliability. Includes a left-handed illustration of every knot.
$7.95
 
Finding Food in the Rough
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits & Nuts by Katie Letcher Lyle

The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits, and Nuts provides everything you need to know about the edible wild plants, mushrooms, fruits, and nuts that grow wild along roadsides, in country fields, and in urban parks -- survival food in crisis situations.

But to use and enjoy them you have to know how to recognize them, know when to harvest, and how to prepare and eat them.

Information on the most commonly found of these wild foods, going beyond a field guide's description to provide folklore and mouth-watering recipes for each entry, such as wild asparagus pizza, fiddlehead soup, blackberry mousse, and elderberry pie.

This fully illustrated guide is the perfect companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth. With The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits, and Nuts in hand, you'll never walk through a field again without casting your eyes about with dinner in mind.
$13.95
The Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants US Dept. of the Army

Originally intended for Army use, this book serves as a survival aid for civilians as well. Anyone interested in the outdoors, botany, or even in unusual sources of nutrition will find this an indispensable resource.

In a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have.

THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WILD EDIBLE PLANTS describes the physical characteristics, habitat and distribution, and edible parts of wild plants. With color photography throughout, this guide facilitates the identification of these plants.
$14.95
North American Mushrooms by Orson K. Miller & Hope Miller

*** Suitable for a "fun guy" (fungi?)

A field guide to 600+ edible & inedible mushrooms that can be found across the U.S.& Canada. Filled w/ full color photos, detailed I.D. info, & illustrated keys & glossaries to assist w/ I.D.; also features mushroom lore & how to gather & use wild mushrooms. 600 color photos; 6x9 inches, 592 pgs.
$25.95
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Wilderness Navigation
The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Navigation by Cliff Jacobson

Hikers, backpackers, hunters, fisherman, canoeists, kayakers - anyone who spends serious time in the outdoors can benefit from The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Navigation.

With important sections on using GPS and map and compass, and with solid advice on how to survive potentially life-threatening situations, this book is one you'll want to keep in your backpack no matter where you go, or when.
$19.95
Basic essentials of Map and Compass by Cliff Jacobson 2nd Edition (Rev)

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book.
$7.95
Basic essentials of Map and Compass by Cliff Jacobson 3rd Edition

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book.
$8.95
Advanced Outdoor Navigation: Basics and Beyond by Greg Davenport (Paperback)

This guide takes readers well beyond the basic skills of map and compass moving readers to a level of complete understanding of navigation in the outdoors--regardless of terrain or time of day.
$17.95
 
Military Manuals
US Army Survival Handbook
US Dept. of the Army

You could find yourself alone in a remote area -- possibly enemy territory -- with little or no personal gear.

This book is widely recognized as the finest single source on the subject of survival. It is used by Special Operations Forces and pilots, and has been translated for use in foreign militaries the world over.

But this handbook isn't just for the military. Civilians have discovered te power of the information to be a tremendously interesting and important addition to their home libraries, cars, and RVs.
$14.95
The Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants US Dept. of the Army

Originally intended for Army use, this book serves as a survival aid for civilians as well. Anyone interested in the outdoors, botany, or even in unusual sources of nutrition will find this an indispensable resource.

In a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have.

THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WILD EDIBLE PLANTS describes the physical characteristics, habitat and distribution, and edible parts of wild plants. With color photography throughout, this guide facilitates the identification of these plants.
$14.95
US Army Reconnaissance & Surveillance Handbook
US Dept. of the Army

This field manual provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for reconnaissance and surveillance planning, mission management, and reporting.

Intended for commanders and their staffs, and others involved in planning and conducting reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance operations, this handbook provides proven tactics for surveying battlefields, as well as enemy equipment and troops.

It also surveys counter-reconnaissance options, from detecting enemy observers to disinformation. It also has special chapters on guerrilla reconnaissance, spying on enemy staff, and electronic surveillance.
$18.95
US Army Stress Control Handbook
US Dept. of the Army

A soldiers' and commanders' guide to controlling stress on and off the battlefield.

An Invaluable guife to help civilians identifify stress symptoms and remediation for those caught in hostile or disaster situations.
$12.95
 
Tracking
Tracking – Signs of Man, Signs of Hope by David Diaz

A complete guide to tracking and finding humans, alive and dead: lost children and adults, crime victims, escaped criminals. And for finding signs of others in the wilderness.
$22.95
The Complete Tracker
by Len McDougall

Here's a concise, thorough, and fully illustrated guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America's most common species of wildlife. L

Learn the secrets of a master tracker, assembling a clear picture from tracks, scat, and other signs. Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or coyote?

Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? And readers also learn the secrets of getting close to animals -- everything from brown bears to beavers, marmots to moose. This invaluable resource will find a welcome home in the backpacks and bookshelves of nature lovers everywhere.
$14.95