Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why : True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death - Couverture rigide

Gonzales, Laurence

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0393052761 ISBN 13 : 9780393052763

Editeur : WW Norton & Co, 2004

Synopsis

Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why Laurence Gonzales delves into the science, psychology and art of wilderness survival. Examining stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death, he takes us to the top of snowy mountains and the depths of oceans, to the workings of the brain that control our behaviour. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

"You read these stories and wonder: what would I do in those circumstances? Do I have the right stuff, too? This is a gruelling, but gripping read." The Daily Mail

Over a decade since its original publication, Laurence Gonzales's bestselling Deep Survival has helped save lives from the deepest wildernesses, just as it has improved readers' everyday lives. Its mix of adventure narrative, survival science, and practical advice has inspired everyone from business leaders to military officers, educators, and psychiatric professionals on how to take control of stress, learn to assess risk, and make better decisions under pressure. Now with a new introduction on how this book can help readers overcome any of life's obstacles, Gonzales's gripping narrative is set to motivate and enlighten a new generation of readers.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales combines hard science and powerful storytelling to illuminate the mysteries of survival, whether in the wilderness or in meeting any of life's great challenges. This gripping narrative, the first book to describe the art and science of survival, will change the way you see your world.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: WW Norton & Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0393052761
• ISBN 13: 9780393052763
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 304