Surviving Alaska

One can only hope never to face the life-threatening dangers and distinctly Alaskan annoyances that Mary Ames warns about in this how-to-stay-alive reference that is both useful and entertaining. You'll learn: What to do if your bush pilot keels over at the controls; How to avoid starving in the wilderness by listening to ravens; How to ford a river, cross thin ice, and make snow shoes; HOw to start your frozen car at 40 below zero and thaw your plumbing; Defensive measures for avalanches, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis; Lessons for dealing with wildlife, bad bugs, resident human critters, and bureaucrats.