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Chembio Handbook: The professional standard since 1998. Written by the top experts in the field and used by more Federal, state and local law enforcement, fire, and emergency responders than any other book of its kind.

About the Author
Frederick R. Sidell, M.D., spent 31 years at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. While with the government, Dr. Sidell saw hundreds of casualties from chemical warfare agents, wrote extensively on this topic in scientific and medical journals and books. In 1979 the Army Surgeon General sent him to Thailand to investigate the alleged use of chemical agents against the refugees Laos, and in March 1995 he was one of three physicians sent by the State Department to Tokyo to...

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Covert Technologies: Bio Terror (Video)
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Biological weapons have been used for over 50 years to kill enemies. As far back as the middle ages, the bodies of those plagued with deadly organisms were catapulted into enemy territory to spread deadly germs...and ultimately kill. Science is now taking us to a new era of germ warfare. Explore the deadly havoc these horrific weapons can wreak with consequences more terrible than nuclear war. “Bio Terror” addresses the growing fear and significance of biological weapons in our society today. VHS Color, 52 minutes.

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21st Century Germs, Germ Warfare, Anthrax, and Bioterrorism: Fort Detrick Official Medical Management Handbook plus Complete Guide to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Terrorism (Book and CD-ROM)
by U.S. Government

Book Description
The book portion of this title is a reproduction of the highly acclaimed "Blue Book" written by the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute Of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick, Maryland - "Medical Management Of Biological Casualties Handbook" newly revised Fourth Edition, February 2001. In the introduction, the authors state: "The global biological warfare threat is serious, and the potential for devastating casualties is high for certain biological agents. There are at least 10 countries around the world currently that have offensive biological weapons programs. However, with appropriate use of medical countermeasures either already developed or under development, many casualties can be prevented or minimized. The purpose for this handbook is to serve as a concise manual that will guide medical personnel in the prophylaxis and management of biological casualties. It is designed as a quick reference and overview." The handbook, with 124 pages, covers every bacterial and viral agent, with important information on prevention and treatment. Please see the Table of Contents link on this page for additional content details.

With the handbook we're including our best-selling CD-ROM, "21st Century Complete Guide to Bioterrorism, Biological and Chemical Weapons, Germs and Germ Warfare, Nuclear and Radiation Terrorism - Military Manuals and Federal Documents with Practical Emergency Plans, Protective Measures, Medical Treatment and Survival Information" (ISBN 1-931828-09-1). This incredible CD-ROM provides the best, most up-to-date and comprehensive collection available anywhere of official information and documents on the threats posed by terrorism and weapons of mass destruction: bioterror agents like anthrax, smallpox, and plague; chemical agents including nerve gas; military and improvised nuclear weapons; radiological weapons; and radiation from nuclear facility sabotage and accidents. It is an encyclopedic collection of manuals, handbooks, self-study courses, government plans and programs, and reference works including virtually every public domain document pertaining to every aspect of the risk to civilians from terrorism, and to military personnel in warfare. Over 30,000 pages in 146 documents (occupying over 600 MB) from all major Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Dept. of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), EPA, and GAO give detailed, useful, practical, current information on the NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) threat.

The documents on the CD-ROM are reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD.

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The Sas Survival Handbook : How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
by John Wiseman

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Sas Encyclopedia of Survival
by Barry Davies

One of the best survival manuals available!, May 25, 2000
Reviewer: Mark from Utah
The SAS Encyclopedia of Survival is one of the best in its' class! I fully recommend it to anyone seriously interested in valid survival techniques. I spent several years living in the Andes and remote jungle areas of South America and I believe that I can recognize a decent survival manual when I see one. Many survival books being sold are worthless in the field, as their content depends on items that need to be packed in. Barry Davies's book is not one of those. The book covers the topics most often discussed in other books such as shelter, fire and food, but the outstanding thing about the book is that it also has specific chapters on survival in Arctic, desert, and jungle areas. The pictures found throughout the book are great although some like the ones showing snares could be supported with illustrations as the photos are too vague to show any details. An interesting chapter in evading capture is the frosting on the cake for the book. This book is easy to read, not being dry like so many military manuals. The advice is sound and practical, and can be applied easily using common sense. I would reccomend it for anyone traveling to the wild areas of South America because it teaches you what to do to save yourself when working or traveling in an area where there are no ranger stations or local search and rescue teams. The chapter on survival medicine is also superior to that found in most other books. A great reference in any outdoorsman's library!

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Basic Essentials Survival (Basic Essentials Series)
by James E. Churchill

Book Description
For a generation the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know. Discover techniques for building a fire with and without matches, finding safe sources of water, foraging and trapping for food, building a shelter to survive the elements and signaling for help.

About the Author
James Churchill has written five other books on trapping and food procurement to include Making the Wilderness Your Home (ICS Books, 1986). He has worked as a game warden and currently resides in Florence, WI, where he practices his skills of survival as a way of life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The Survivor Manual : Based on U.S. Armed Forces Survival Techniques
by Mark Burnett

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Wilderness 911 : A Step-By-Step Guide for Medical Emergencies and Improvised Care in the Backcountry
by Eric A. Weiss

Book Description
Wilderness 911 takes all backcountry travelers from the basics of first aid to more advanced wilderness medicine with straightforward, step-by-step instructions. For situations when aid-givers don't have the proper supplies, this guide teaches creative and medically sound problem-solving for emergency situations.

The easy-to-follow format walks you through "Signs and Symptoms" and "Treatment," and notes "When to Worry" signs for a broad spectrum of medical emergencies. "Tricks of the Trade" sidebars offer improvisational techniques, such as closing wounds with dental floss, hair, or duct tape; treating burns or creating an airtight dressing with honey and plastic wrap; relieving mouth bleeding with a tea bag, and many more.

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Track & Field Coach's Survival Guide : Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and Success in Every Event
by Edward L., Jr. Wallace

The author, Edward L Wallace , July 2, 1998
Concerning the javelin event
Most of my coaching experience (38 years) has been in the state of Illinois on the high school level. The javelin is not a part of our track and field program. I am presently coaching the jumps, sprints and relays on the collegiate level. Since this book is basically a survival guide for coaches on the high school level I did not feel that it was my bounden duty to include the javelin. My book's major mission is to assist coaches who are without facilities, equipment, assistant coaches or budget. I feel my book accomplishes that objective. I have read 300 books on track and field and none of them have covered EVERY aspect of track and field from A to Z. I wrote 400 pages and my editor cautioned me not write any further.I regret that you have negative feelings about my book, but I wrote what I could within the parameters that I was given.

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Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills: Naked into the Wilderness
by John McPherson

Reviewer: Jon Nelson from Illinois
This book is an excellent beginners guide for the inexperienced outdoorsman.

The book contains 10 well developed chapters that will get you well on your way to being able to "live off the land." The topics covered in this book are as follows: tanning deer skins, making fire, cordage, making a bow and arrows, making traps, meat preservation, primitive cooking methods, field dressing and butchering a deer, container making (baskets and pottery), making tools, and making shelters.

Most of these topics are covered in amazing detail with plenty of photographs. The McPhersons do an excellent job of explaining the topics so that even people with no outdoor experience could perform the task almost immediately. The only exception I found was the chapter on making baskets. Even though I read the chapter several times, I do not feel I could not weave a basket (in all do fairness, it may be easier when I actually attempt the task).

I can not stress enough how easy this book makes a seemingly impossible task for people who lack the basic knowledge of wilderness survival skills. The McPhersons don't just give you the instructions, they also explain the physics or logic behind what they are writing about. I recommend this book to anyone who needs/wants a firm foundation in basic survival skills.

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Ranger Handbook
by Department of Army

Book Description
The most excellent and widely read book on Ranger operatations ever. Active duty Rangers practically memorize this book and practice the important tactics described, ranging from patrolling to mountaineering, land navigation to the handling of prisoners. Also includes chapters on leadership, missions and battle drills. Absolutely essential for persons interested in small unit tactics.

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U.S. Army Survival Manual
by Department of Defense

Book Description
The U.S. Army Survival Manual is widely recognized as the finest single-source on the subject. Used by all branches of the U.S. Military, including Special Operations Forces and Pilots. This book has been translated for use in foreign militaries. Civilians have discovered this detailed compilation as a very interesting and important addition to their homes, cars and campers.

Describes and clearly illustrates a vast array of topics, including… · The Will to Survive · Survival Planning · Survival Medicine · Weapons and Tools · Water procurement · Wild Plants for Food · Wildlife for Food · Shelter · Firebuilding · Water Crossings · Direction Finding · Signaling · Desert Survival · Tropical Survival · Arctic and Subarctic Survival · Sea Survival · Poisonous Snakes · Knots · Climate · Weather.

Teaches you how to… · Overcome the desire for Comfort · Recognize the onset of a dangerous passive outlook · Tolerate Pain · Use the word “survival” as a pneumonic device · Plan ahead for survival · Administer the Heimlich Hug · Treat insect and Snake Bites · Make wooden and stone knives · Make a rabbit stick · Start a fire with a bow and drill · Procure water in nearly any environment · Construct solar water still · Make polluted water drinkable · Conduct the Universal Plant Edibility to Test (very important) · Improvise containers for boiling food · Catch and eat insects · Make fishhooks and fishing lines · Build a stakeout for fishing secretly · Make spear points · Capture amphibians and reptiles · Catch birds in a net · Make Ojibwa bird snare · Make squirrel pole · Make a trip-string deadfall trap · Clean a snake · Skin and butcher small and large game · Build a parachute tepee · Construct a swamp bed · Build a shelter in the desert sand · Make a Dakota fire hole · Cross a swift stream · Make an Australian poncho raft · Find direction using the sun and stars · Signal aircraft with your body · Much, much more

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First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook
by Ben N. Venzke

National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA) Zgram - March 19, 1998
This is a super book! It doesn't drone on and on about the composition and history of Chemical and Biological Weapons - it is indeed a First Responder's Handbook providing initial assessment, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, decontamination and precautions. There is also a section devoted to the establishment of a decontaminization zone. Very fine work.

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Combating Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism : A Comprehensive Strategy : A Report of the Csis Homeland Defense Project)
by Frank J. Cilluffo, Sharon L. Cardash, Gordon Nathaniel Lederman

From Book News, Inc.
A task force of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, based in Washington, DC, assesses possible comprehensive strategies for countering threats of terrorism, based on program reviews and other measures of effectiveness. The report provides senior national officials a map of near-term and long-term priorities for marshalling national, state, local, private, and non-governmental resources. It has neither index nor bibliography.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

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