A book to help you survive the sudden misfortunes of life.

Experts explain in simple words and informative diagrams everything you need to know, including how to:

• Defend yourself from a shark attack
• Survive an earthquake
• Deliver a baby in a taxi
• Deal with a venomous snake
• Escape from a sinking car
• Start a fire without matches
• Survive if your parachute doesn't open

... and dozens of other extreme situations.