Over the many millennia that the human race has inhabited the planet, a practical use has been found for almost every natural resource that is here. However, since the Industrial Revolution, many of the resources that we have come to rely on are being depleted, some at an alarming rate. The misuse of others, such as fossil fuels, is causing such damage to the environment that measures are being taken at an international level to restrict their use. This book explains how the natural resources of the Earth originated, by outlining the astronomical and geological evolution of the planet in the...

Wilderness Survival

Wilderness Survival Skills That Can Save Your Life One Day

If you have always dreamt about a wilderness experience, you have chosen this book for all the right reasons. This survival guide can help you prepare for the most amazing experience of your life, providing you with useful advice on the things that are required for guaranteed survival in any environment. By following the advice included in this book, you will have a safe wilderness experience.

Here is a preview of what you will learn...

• Wilderness survival equipment - discover...