Synopsis
In SURVIVING DISASTERS WITH LES STROUD, survival expert Les Stroud shares practical, life-saving survival tips in a calm, knowledgeable way. World-famous for introducing the "survival TV" genre with his ground-breaking series Survivorman, Les takes us through the stages of preparing, surviving and recovering from any natural disaster and elicits advice from those who have experienced them. Free from hyperbole and sensationalism, as per Les' imitable style, this heavily researched special aims at helping all of us and covers the basic rules for safely facing hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, blackouts, blizzards - and yes, pandemics.
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