<p> From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the harshest—and most remote—regions on Earth. </p> <p> Now, the creator, producer, and host of the hit television program <i>Survivorman</i> transfers his decades of knowledge and experience to the pages of <i>Survive!</i>, a practical guide that gives everyday readers a no-nonsense look at the real world of survival. </p> <p> Stroud offers readers the essential skills and tactics necessary to endure in any corner of the globe, along with a wealth of insider information born of his own experiences in the outdoors and unavailable in any other book. Readers will learn: </p> <ul> <li>How to make a survival shelter and why a lean-to is largely a waste of time.</li> <li>Why survival kits are important, and why you should make your own.</li> <li>Where to find water and why drinking contaminated water is sometimes warranted.</li> <li>How to locate and trap small animals and why the notion of tracking and hunting large game is largely a pipe dream.</li> </ul> <p> Whether seasoned in the outdoor arts or new to adventuring, all readers will learn something from <i>Survive!</i>. Stroud's many colorful anecdotes and cut-to-the-chase philosophy not only make for an entertaining read, but also enhance anyone's ability to focus on the main goal when everything else has gone wrong—survival. </p>