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Rod Green

How to Wrestle a Shark (and 67 Other Things You Should Know)

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 06/04/2028

ISBN: 9781807710798

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Humour

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 160 pages

Illustration: B&W line drawings

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Do you know how to land a plane? Navigate by the stars? Treat a jellyfish sting? Well, it’s time you did!

Disclaimer: Many of the survival techniques in this book are exclusively for use in unpredictable emergencies, and should not be undertaken or even attempted unless such a situation has arisen.

Part survival handbook, part celebration of practical competence, this humorous guide collects dozens of useful skills and pieces of hard-earned wisdom. So next time you are called to deal with an ‘emergency’ and help is not immediately available, How to Wrestle a Shark will be there for you.

Here, readers will learn how to tickle a trout, survive a sandstorm, land a light aircraft and fend off an attack from the rear, among many more essential virtues. You might even pick up a few domestic survival tips, lest you ever attempt leave home with holey socks or missing buttons – or, God forbid, wearing Lycra.

At a time when many people rely heavily on technology for everyday tasks, Rod Green offers an entertaining reminder of the value of self-reliance, resourcefulness and practical know-how. Combining genuine advice with tongue-in-cheek humour, it champions analogue skills, outdoor pursuits and personal resilience.

Reviews:

The idiot’s guide to wrestling alligators

Daily Mail

The perfect gift for Father’s Day

Cultbox

Sales points:

  • A humorous book grounded in the expertise of the author: Rod Green’s many publications include books on Special Forces, the Army Air Corps and the building of the RMS Titanic. He has also co-written How Britain Worked with the motorcycle racer and TV presenter Guy Martin, the book of the 2012 Channel 4 TV series.

  • Proven backlist title: with existing publishing history and strong concept.

  • New title and package: offering a clear opportunity to reach a new generation of readers.

  • Strong gift-book appeal: for Father’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, graduations and as astocking-filler.

  • Capitalizes on continuing interest in survival skills: SAS survival skills have seen a recent surge in interest, with this book including features on bushcraft, outdoor adventure and self-reliance. Communicated in an approachable way that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

  • Perfect for readers of humorous practical handbooks: and ‘things every man should know’ gift titles.

About the Author:

Rod Green

Rod Green's many publications include books on Special Forces, the Army Air Corps and the building of the RMS Titanic. Recently he has written The Car: The History of the Automobile, as well as co-writing How Britain Worked with the motorcycle racer and TV presenter Guy Martin, the book of the 2012 Channel 4 TV series.