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Bushcraft first aid : a field guide to wilderness emergency care / by Canterbury, Dave,author.(CARDINAL)407151; Hunt, Jason A.,author.(CARDINAL)416102;

Introduction : What is wilderness first aid? -- Know before you go -- Survival skills for the wilderness -- The emergency scene -- Treatment of bleeding and wounds -- Blisters and burns -- Bone and joint injuries -- Circulatory issues -- Breathing issues -- Neurological issues -- Abdominal issues -- Urinary and reproductive system issues -- Acute and chronic illnesses -- Environmental hazards -- Insect and animal bites -- Poisonous plants -- Plant medicine for the woodsman -- Appendix 1. Legal and ethical considerations -- Appendix 2. Creating first-aid kits."From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series--a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods. Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there's no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors' years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You'll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment's notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail"--

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Outdoor medical emergencies; First aid in illness and injury; Wilderness survival;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5

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Navigation / by Mason, Jenny(Children's author),author.(CARDINAL)413160; Francis, Kate,1976-illustrator.(CARDINAL)867264;

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.Introduction -- Cardinal directions. What is orienting? -- Reading a map. How do maps work? -- Using a compass. What's the point of a compass? -- Lost in the wilderness. Are you prepared to find your way home? -- High-tech tools & advanced skills. Where can we go with modern tools? -- True story -- Show what you know -- True statistics."Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to navigate - whether it's by using a compass or by using objects found in nature - is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can make a compass out of sticks and rocks? Or that you can use the stars as a guide? Learn all this and more in Navigation - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--Ages 8-10.Grades 4-6.830L

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Compass; Maps; Navigation; Survival;

Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 14

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Shelter / by Vukovic, Diane,author.(CARDINAL)868288; Francis, Kate,1976-illustrator.(CARDINAL)867264;

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.Understanding shelters: what is the purpose of a survival shelter? -- Debris shelters: How do you make a survival shelter without any supplies? -- The big truth: lost in the woods : what are the first things to do if you get lost? -- Tarp shelters: How can you make a shelter with minimla gear? -- Shelters for extreme climates : what shelters are best for estreme climate -- Shelters for extreme climates: What shelters are best for snow and the desert? True Story -- Show your survival smarts -- True statistics -- Resources."A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--"Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--Ages 8-10Grades 4-6890L

Subjects: Survival; Wilderness survival;

Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 11

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Water, fire, food / by Vukovic, Diane,author.(CARDINAL)868288; Francis, Kate,1976-illustrator.(CARDINAL)867264;

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.Water in the wilderness: where can you find safe drinking water? -- Firecraft: how do you make a fire in the wilderness? -- The Big Truth: starting a fire without matches : Is it possible to start a fire without matches or a lighter? -- Finding food: What can you eat if you are lost in the wild? -- True Story -- Show your survival smarts -- True statistics -- Resources."Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to find safe drinking water, how to build a fire, and which foods are safe to eat - as well as which are not - are skills that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can find edible plants right in your own backyard? Or that certain insects are super nutritious? Learn all this and more in Food, Water, and Fire-a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation"--Ages 8-10Grades 4-6850L

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Survival; Wilderness survival;

Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11

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A constellation of minor bears / by Ferguson, Jenny,1985-author.;

"Before that awful Saturday, Molly used to be inseparable from her brother, Hank, and his best friend, Tray. The indoor climbing accident that left Hank with a traumatic brain injury filled Molly with anger. While she knows the accident wasn't Tray's fault, she will never forgive him for being there and failing to stop the damage. But she can't forgive herself for not being there either. Determined to go on the trio's postgraduation hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, even without Hank, Molly packs her bag. But when her parents put Tray in charge of looking out for her, she is stuck backpacking with the person who incites her easy anger. Despite all her planning, the trail she'll walk has a few more twists and turns ahead. . . ."--Ages 13 up.Grades 10-12.

Subjects: Social problem fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Teenagers; Siblings; Accidents; Forgiveness; Indians of North America; Friendship;

Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 20

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Thruhikers : a guide to life on the trail / by Miller, Renee(Outdoor adventurer),author.(CARDINAL)897396; Beissinger, Tim(Outdoor adventurer),author.(CARDINAL)897397;

Before the trail. Choosing a trip -- Planning a route -- Principles of assembling gear -- Gear -- Taking care of & storing gear ; On the trail. Life on the trail -- Skills & safety on the trail -- Camping -- Body & health on the trail -- Environmental challenges -- Leave no trace principles ; Recipes & food planning. Food planning for a trip -- Dehydrating food -- Rehydrating food on the trail -- Recipes."Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors--hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping--with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures--trail routes, gear, recipes, and more--and share stories from their time out on the trail. Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like Curry Rice and Cold-Soaked Shepherd's Pie, to bring on your adventures. Learn how to plan your trip, pack your gear, deal with animals and leave no trace, eat and drink safely, avoid and care for injuries, pass the time, navigate all types of weather, get over the post-trail blues, and more. With this guide, you'll be prepared for anything."--

Subjects: Guidebooks.; Recipes.; Hiking.; Outdoor recreation.; Trails.; Camping.; Outdoor cooking.;

Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6

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Mayo Clinic first aid guide for outdoor adventures / by Raukar, Neha P.,editor.(CARDINAL)895157;

Preface -- Introduction -- Before you go -- Blisters, bruises and cuts -- Stings and bites -- Burns -- Bleeding -- Poisoning -- Foreign bodies -- Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver -- CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) -- Physical trauma -- Fainting, seizure and stroke -- Cold-related emergencies -- Heat-related emergencies -- Intoxication emergencies -- Other conditions and emergencies -- About the author -- Index."Welcome to the jungle! Or the mountains! Or the high seas! Wherever your travels take you, the Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide for the Outdoor Adventurer is here to help you survive your next trek in the wilderness. Fires, falls and flesh wounds are no match for the advice and instructions provided by the experts at Mayo Clinic, the most trusted name in medicine. No cell service? No problem! This rugged, waterproof, pocket-sized guide is specially designed to toss into your backpack, kayak, or boat-even that first aid kit in the trunk of your car. It's the must-have addition to your packing list. So, dust off that head lamp, shake out your sleeping bag and commit to being prepared. It could mean the difference between life and death! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with more than 100 illustrations: What to do if you're bitten by a snake, a scorpion or . . . another human; How to treat a burn, recognize frostbite or remove a fishhook . . . without hyperventilating; Help a friend who's been struck by lightning . . . or a low-hanging tree branch; What to pack, prepare, and how to avoid injury in the first place!"--

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Outdoor medical emergencies; First aid in illness and injury; Medical emergencies.;

Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8

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The complete outdoors encyclopedia : camping, fishing, hunting, boating, wilderness survival, first aid / by Sparano, Vin T.,author.(CARDINAL)508170;

Hunting And Shooting: -- Rifle actions -- Rifle stocks -- Rifle barrels -- Cartridges -- Cartridge selection Ballistics -- Rifle sights -- Rifle accessories -- Hunting/competition shooting -- Shotgun actions -- Gauge and shot size -- Shotgun barrel and choke -- Shotgun stocks -- Shot shell selection and ballistics -- Trapshooting -- Skeet shooting -- Clay target games -- Handgun actions -- Selecting the handgun -- Shooting the handgun -- Hand loading -- From field to table -- Game Animals And Birds: -- Big game animals -- Small game animals -- Predators -- Upland game birds -- Waterfowl -- Shorebirds -- Fishing: -- Spinning -- Fly fishing -- Bait casting -- Spin casting -- Conventional tackle for saltwater trolling and casting -- How to set drag -- Ice fishing -- Lines -- Taper design: the key to casting performance -- Fishhooks -- Artificial lures -- Tying flies and bugs -- Natural freshwater baits -- Natural saltwater baits -- How to catch bait and keep it fresh -- Terminal-rig accessories -- Knots -- Avoiding line twist -- Care and repair of fishing tackle -- Estimating fish weight -- Field care and dressing of fish -- Water temperature and fish -- Game Fish: -- Freshwater species -- Saltwater species -- Camping: -- Tents -- Recreational vehicles -- Camp bedding -- Footgear -- Camp clothing -- Camp stoves and heaters -- Camp lighting -- Camp cook kits -- Camp tools -- Backpacks -- Ropes and knots -- Campfires -- Camp foods and menus -- Survival: -- Planning ahead -- Preparing a survival kit -- Sustenance -- Medical care -- Fire -- Shelter and personal protection -- Rescue -- Surviving the cold -- Surviving the heat -- Dealing with dangerous water -- Path finding the easy way -- Boating: -- Hull design -- Boat construction -- Marine motors -- Boats for fishing -- Boats for hunting -- Boats for camping -- Boating electronics -- Anchors, moorings, and ropes -- Preparing for winter storage -- Preparing for spring launching -- Boat trailers -- Safe boating -- Personal watercraft -- Archery And Bow Hunting: -- Types of bows -- Bow selection and care -- Arrows -- Bowstrings -- Archery accessories -- How to shoot -- Bow hunting -- Bow fishing -- Hunting Dogs: -- Pointers -- Flushing dogs -- Retrievers -- Hounds -- First Aid: -- Emergency medical treatment -- Bites and poisonous plants -- Burns -- Surviving heat and cold -- Dislocations, sprains, and fractures -- Other injuries -- Illness -- First-aid kit -- Index."This is the single source for every skill you need to know to be safe, knowledgeable, and successful in your outdoors pursuits."--Andrew McKean, Editor-in-Chief, Outdoor Life

Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Hunting.; Fishing.; Camping.; Outdoor life.; Outdoor recreation;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3

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Life and death in Rikers Island / by Venters, Homer,1967-author.(CARDINAL)814419;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Dying in jail : Carlos Mercado and Angel Ramirez -- Injury and violence -- Solitary confinement -- Serious mental illness in jail -- Human rights and correctional health -- Race : Keleif Browder -- Sexual assault on Rikers : Maria and Brianna -- Correctional health -- Transparency and governance -- What to do with Rikers.Kalief Browder was 16 when he was arrested in the Bronx for allegedly stealing a backpack. Unable to raise bail and unwilling to plead guilty to a crime he didn't commit, Browder spent three years in New York's infamous Rikers Island jail while awaiting trial. After his case was dismissed in 2013, Browder returned to his family, haunted by his ordeal. Suffering through the lonely hell of solitary, Browder had been violently attacked by fellow prisoners and corrections officers throughout his incarceration. Consumed with depression, Browder committed suicide in 2015. He was just 22 years old. In Life and Death in Rikers Island, Homer Venters, the former chief medical officer for New York City's jails, explains the profound health risks associated with incarceration. From neglect and sexual abuse to blocked access to care and exposure to brutality, Venters details how jails are designed and run to create new health risks for prisoners all while forcing doctors and nurses into complicity or silence. Pairing prisoner experiences with cutting-edge research into prison risk, Venters reveals the disproportionate extent to which the health risks of jail are meted out to those with behavioral health problems and people of color. He also presents compelling data on alternative strategies that can reduce health risks. This revelatory and groundbreaking book concludes with the author's analysis of the case for closing Rikers Island jails and his advice on how to do it for the good of the incarcerated.

Subjects: Prisoners; Public health;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The complete guide to walking for health, weight loss, and fitness / by Fenton, Mark(R. Mark)(CARDINAL)796764;

"Resources" (pages 238-250) and index.Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-250) and indexes.Introduction -- pt. I. For the health of it : building a daily habit -- 1. Don't I already know how to do this? -- Trust walking -- Quiz I. Kick off your walking -- Do I need special shoes? -- Anatomy of your first walk -- Focus on your walking time -- Go slow-fast-slow -- Five walking warm-up moves -- 2. Why walking must be the answer -- George Carlin and the Surgeon General -- What is walking good for? -- Heart health -- Preventing osteoporosis -- Managing diabetes -- A week in the life : Carol Thompson, walking away from diabetes -- Weighty matters -- Cancer count -- Emotional well-being -- Ditch the scale -- Record your metabolic fitness -- Get moving every day -- Begin at the base -- The activity pyramid -- Is 30 minutes a day enough? -- Walking program. Weeks 1 to 8 -- 3. Making it seem easy -- It's all about motivation -- Bite off less than you can chew -- A week in the life : Mel Smagorinsky, a walker before it was cool -- Take your time adding time -- Don't let a stumble become a fall -- Keep it fun -- Quiz II. Match your style -- The tricks of the trade, from flexible to structured -- Count steps--using a pedometer -- Substitute active for inactive time -- Break it up -- Spread the word -- Map out opportunities -- Log it -- Lock it in -- Join the team -- Set a goal -- The gift that keeps giving -- 4. Building a body for walking -- Is walking enough? -- A simple stretching routine -- Four-minute after-walking stretch routine -- Building core strength -- Three-move core strength routine -- Walking program. Weeks 9 to 16 -- 5. Gearing up to get walking -- You've got the gear to go -- The bottom layer : closest to your skin -- The middle layer : shirts and pants -- The outer layer -- How about a hat? -- Gloves -- Socks -- Walking with children -- Safety tips for walking with children -- Front carriers : when they're small -- All-terrain strollers : worth the price -- Backpacks : big enough to take it all in -- Gear for indoors : the treadmill option -- Trying a treadmill -- Treadmill workout ideas : whatever it takes -- Great treadmill workouts in 30 minutes or less -- Selecting a treadmill --pt. II. Walking for weight loss : cranking up the metabolism and the miles -- 6.Weight loss : the great American obsession -- Quiz III. Setting your sights on something -- Diane and Edna : a weight-loss story -- Diet and exercise are the key -- Why weight matters -- The bathroom-sink theory (and the first law of thermodynamics) -- Storing extra energy -- Is the sink too simple? -- Are you fat-savvy? -- 1) Is burning fat the key to weight loss? -- 2) Does running always bum a lot more calories than walking? -- 3) Does muscle turn to fat when you stop exercising? -- 4) If you're active enough, can you eat anything? -- 5) Does a high-protein diet make you bum more fat and lose weight? -- 7. Making food work for you -- Five rules for healthier eating -- 1) Drink more water all the time -- 2) Eat lots more fruits and vegetables -- 3) Search out whole grains and fiber -- 4) Eat fewer bad fats and more good ones -- 5) Get more functional foods in your diet -- Walking program. Weeks 17 to 24 -- 8. Burn more calories : longer, stronger, and faster -- Moving up the pyramid -- A Week in the Life : Kristen Trebeche, the ultimate foot commuter -- Shorter and faster versus longer and slower -- The secret weapon : picking up the pace -- Walking faster : more calories, less time -- Quick steps are the key -- Figure out how fast you walk -- Figure out how many calories you burn -- 9. Going Longer : on the trail of weight loss -- Let your walks take you there -- Prepping your body for off-road -- Walk longer a bit at a time -- Treadmill workouts for the trail -- Two exercises to protect your knees and ankles -- Gearing up to go on the trail -- Layering it on -- Walking program. Weeks 25 to 32 -- 10. Getting stronger -- Weight lifting for men and women -- Weights work at any age -- A better build in 20 minutes a day -- Upper-body routine -- Lower-body routine -- Toys to boost the burn? -- Hand weights -- Poling to fitness : Nordic walking -- Weight vests -- My verdict on walking toys -- 11. Going faster : shoes matter -- Faster feet need faster footwear -- Why not a running shoe? -- The twist 'em, bend 'em, poke 'em shoe tests -- Is it the same for hiking boots? --pt. III. Getting fit : building speed and strength -- 12.Finding the athlete within -- What the experts recommend -- Why seek variety, too? -- You can have it all -- Breathing hard is good for you -- Check your fitness to start -- Quiz IV. At-home fitness quiz -- Subjective questions -- Fitness tests -- 13. Technique for building speed -- It still starts with posture -- Walk as tall as you can -- As fast as your feet can go -- Fast arms make fast feet -- Pushing off for power -- Improving technique on the treadmill -- Five common technique errors and how to fix them -- Error 1. Looking for spare change -- Error 2. Goose-stepping -- Error 3. Chicken wings -- Error 4. Shelf-butt -- Error 5. Boxing -- A week in the Life : Laney Hixon, preaching what she practices -- Walking program. Weeks 33 to 40 -- 14. Workouts to build your speed -- Making haste patiently -- Walking efficiently -- Intervals : faster in little bits -- Got an hour? Get in shape -- Your heart doesn't lie -- Using a heart-rate monitor -- Picking a monitor -- My verdict on heart-rate monitors -- 15. Total fitness : weights and cross-training -- Building a harder body -- Lift right (then left) -- The total-body routine -- Building total fitness -- Endurance -- Speed -- Strength -- Flexibility -- Balance and coordination -- Pick your cross-training -- Have fun with cross-training -- A week in the life : Amy Dawson, Karen McCann, and Kimberly Kent, rookie marathoners -- Walking program. Weeks 41 to 48 -- 16. The thrill of victory : walking in an event -- Even if you're not type-A -- Volksmarches -- Fund-raising walks -- Running races -- Racewalking events -- Multiday events -- Walking in your first event -- A week in the life : Joanne Dow, unexpected racewalker -- 17. Racewalking : your quickest route to fitness -- Have you ever seen an overweight racewalker? -- Two rules to walk -- It's easier than you think--and worth the effort -- You already know how to racewalk -- It's not a shimmy, it's drive -- Your best bet for an Olympic uniform --pt. IV. Walking for a lifetime -- 18. Keeping an active body in working order -- Avoiding the most common injuries : it starts with prevention -- Dos -- Don'ts -- Taking care of the big three : shins, knees, and back -- An ounce (and 15 minutes) of prevention -- But what if you do get hurt? -- Ice works wonders -- An example of the full treatment : plantar fasciitis -- Walking program. Weeks 49 to 52 -- 19. Building your own program -- What next? -- Step 1. Buy a calendar or logbook -- Step 2. Pick a goal -- Step 3. Memorize these rules -- Step 4. Plan in weekly variety -- Step 5. Get walking, and log it -- Two special programs -- The 18-week marathon training program -- Eighteen months of walking through pregnancy -- 20. The real key to a life of health and well-being -- Don't walk for exercise -- Movement is in your nature--put it in your routine -- Creating a more walkable world -- Get them walking at home -- Get them walking at work -- Ten ways to spend your day off -- Resources -- Index to walk talks -- Index .A guide to walking presents a diet and exercise plan, to improve overall health, lose weight, build endurance and speed, and become fit.

Subjects: Guidebooks.; Fitness walking.; Physical fitness.; Walking.; Walking; Walking; Weight loss.;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4

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