"In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? [Author and] journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort"--Flap...

A guide to surviving in the wilderness under a number of conditions.

From bestselling author Patrick McManus comes the first mystery starring Blight County sheriff, Bo Tully which Kirkus Reviews called "one of the most entertaining debuts in years."
Bo Tully, sheriff of Blight County, Idaho—and a fellow who dropped twenty pounds on Atkins—had been thinking about asking out Jan Whittle, his grade-school sweetheart. Problem is, he's already promised to celebrate his dad's seventy-fifth birthday...

Crammed with lifesaving content for all readers, and not only methods of surviving major disasters but also events such as broken bones, first-aid techniques, the Heimlich maneuver, and CPR are included.

Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this fun and comprehensive survival guide for outdoors-women and fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild
This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you...

While vacationing in Utah’s mountain wilderness, Lynn Nelson suddenly finds herself having to deal with her teenage daughter Rory’s raging hormones. The object of Rory’s passion is their guide, drop-dead gorgeous Jess Feldman, a man the divorced Lynn instinctively distrusts, even as she shields herself from his blazing baby blues. But after Lynn and Rory fall off a cliff of sheared rock, Jess becomes their only hope. Risking his...

The modern game of tennis can be traced back to 18th-century France, where it was once played using bare hands instead of rackets. An overview of the game is provided in this program, with information on techniques, terminology, types of racquets and tennis shoes, categories, and variations of the field of play according to International Tennis Federation rules. Viewers learn details such as what constitutes a set, and the serve, forehand drive, backhand...

Offers survival skills on using the surrounding wilderness as a useful resource, including how to manufacture needed tools, how to collect and cook food, and how to guard against the elements. --Publisher's description.

Rugby has been called "a ruffian's game played by gentlemen" because of the unusually strong sense of community among its rival teams. An overview of rugby is provided in this program, with segments on the playing field, protective gear, and the role of the wingers, fly half, centers, flankers, and other players. Essentials of how the game is played according to international federation rules, including types of kicks and responses to tackles, are...

Field hockey is the national sport of India and Pakistan, and was also played more than 4,000 years by the ancient Egyptians. The basics of field hockey are detailed in this program, with segments on the equipment used, clothing and protective gear worn, the playing field and goal posts, and the role of the goalie, defense, midfielders, and attacking positions. Specifics of how field hockey is played and international regulations about the length...