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Lizard Bites & Street Riots

Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and Security

Michael J. Manyak
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Pages
336
Year
2021
Language
English

About

In today's world, we must all be ready and informed about medical and security issues while traveling. Combining the expertise of three world experts in travel, health and safety, Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and Security is a compact resource certain to save lives, increase comfort, and generate peace of mind, besides which, it is a mighty exciting read. The key is preparation and prevention. Lizard Bites & Street Riots informs you, in a concise, practical, non-alarmist tone how to decrease your chances of drowning, getting caught in an avalanche, being in an airplane hijacking, or becoming the victim of identity theft. And, then it reveals what to do if you are. It shows you how to handle hypothermia, abdominal pain, and malaria, among many other scenarios. Thoroughly revised for our times, it provides updates on emerging viral diseases, including Covid-19. The book's three distinguished authors know their business. Between them, they have covered the globe and managed travel emergencies of every kind, for organizations including the National Geographic Society, the United States Coast Guard, the International Monetary Fund, and many Fortune 100 companies.

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"exploring some remote location, preparation is the best medicine available. This first-of-its-kind travel health and safety book is a must-have for all would-be travelers or explorers. It's easy to read and chock-full of useful information. Don't leave home without it."
Ellen Prager, PhD
"This relevant resource for travelers combines two intersecting components of travel today; health and safety. The up to date information makes for a great travel companion to help you sort out problems on the road and protect your security. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, on a Scouting adventure or an expedition, stow this book in your carry-on luggage!"
Dr. Robert Gates
"In a globally connected world, increasingly there is a premium on health and security advice. Unfortunately, today's traveler is inundated with misinformation from the internet that often is not rooted in science or fact. The long standing, pre-travel medical advice of 'get your shots' and 'be careful of the water' no longer can be trusted. From insurrection and natural disasters. to mosquito-bor
Tim Weir

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