First Wilderness

After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure in Alaska as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. There he befriended Dick Proenneke, whose shared love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance quickly bonded an alliance between the two. Together they explored the wilds of South Central Alaska, while working on the Navy base, hunting and fishing with friends and breathing in the great outdoors. 

The First Will Be Last: A Biblical Perspective on Narcissism is just what the title says - an A-Z look at the Biblical perspective on these toxic people; including who they are, how they got that way, and how to deal with them. From key words to Biblical case studies, it will unlock a new perspective and provide a framework in your search for truth. 

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...

Want to master wilderness medicine and be prepared for any outdoor emergency? Are you an outdoor enthusiast seeking adventure? Have you considered the dangers you might face? What would you do if an accident happens and you're hours away from help? Conventional first aid only partially applies in the wild. Wilderness first aid requires unique skills and knowledge. You're not alone, and help is here.

"You’re a puny human in a place you don’t understand...” When environmental science student Naomi ventures a little too far off the trail, she expects to find an interesting plant specimen—not a mountain lion with its sights set on her. Her terrifying encounter should have ended in disaster. Instead, Naomi wakes in the hospital with an injured wrist, a handsome stranger named Aiden to thank for her rescue, and far more questions than answers. Aiden is charming, protective, impossibly good-looking—and hiding something. Their attraction is immediate, intense, and increasingly ...

What would you do alone in the wilderness with a group of sexy friends? This five story collection contains all of the novellas from the Wyoming Wild series, plus a new bonus story! Five groups of people head into the wilderness of Wyoming for a camping adventure and come out changed. Follow them as they explore the unique bonds formed when alone in the outdoors. Would you give in to the call of the wild and explore your hottest fantasies? These people come out of their wilderness experiences changed, with their minds opened to their true sexual desires, from polyamorous relationships, to ...

It was to be the war to end all wars, and it began at 11:15 on the morning of June 28, 1914, in an outpost of the Austro-Hungarian Empire called Sarajevo. It would officially end nearly five years later. Unofficially, however, it has never ended: Many of the horrors we live with today are rooted in the First World War. The Great War left millions of civilians and soldiers maimed or dead. It also saw the creation of new technologies of destruction: tanks, planes, and submarines; machine guns and field artillery; poison gas and chemical warfare.

What if the plants around you were more than weeds, and could become part of a calmer, more prepared wilderness first aid mindset? When you are outdoors, off-grid, hiking, camping, homesteading, or far from quick help, small problems can feel bigger fast. A scrape, sting, sore muscle, upset stomach, hot day, stressful moment, or unexpected trail problem can leave you wishing you understood more than just what comes in a store-bought kit. Welcome to "The Lost Book of Herbal First Aid," your practical beginner guide to traditional herbal knowledge, wilderness preparedness, plant ...

Eleven-year-old Zach Feather can't wait to go on his first pheasant hunting trip, especially when he learns his parents have a surprise for him—a new bird dog! The family travels across the state from the Cherokee reservation in eastern Oklahoma to hunt pheasant on a relative's ranch.

If you want to start hiking as an older adult or you hiked as a youth and are just getting back onto the trails, you’ll quickly discover that the hiking gear and skills used by today’s hikers have changed significantly in the past 20 years. From lightweight gear, footwear, and clothing to advances in GPS navigation and satellite communications, nearly every aspect of the hiking experience has been transformed, making hiking more accessible than ever for older adults. Written by Philip Werner, the founder of the highly acclaimed hiking website SectionHiker.com, Hiking Over 60 will bring ...

Have you ever imagined being caught in an unexpected emergency or stranded in the wilderness with no one to rely on but yourself? What if you had the knowledge and skills to not just survive but thrive in any situation? Survival Skills for Beginners is your definitive guide to navigating life’s most challenging moments. Packed with actionable insights, proven techniques, and practical advice, this comprehensive survival handbook will empower you to face the wild, prepare for emergencies, and build resilience for any crisis. What You’ll Learn in This Book Survival Fundamentals: ...

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong continues the atmospheric Haven's Rock series as Casey Duncan investigates a threat to their off-the-grid Yukon town. This program is read by Thérèse Plummer, winner of multiple Audie and Earphone awards. “Narrator Thérèse Plummer...

THE AMBULANCE IS 10 MINUTES AWAY. ARE YOU READY? Do the math: A severed artery can bleed out in 3 minutes. Brain damage starts in 4 minutes. The average ambulance response time is 7 to 10 minutes. If you are waiting for sirens to save a life, you have already lost. You are the first responder. But is the first aid guide in your glovebox up to date? Medical science moves fast. Techniques that were standard a decade ago—like elevating a bleeding limb or using the wrong CPR ratio—are now known to be ineffective or dangerous. The Complete First Aid Manual 2026 is not just another checklist ...

Ranger Kyle Turner has patrolled this forest for years. He knows every trail, every sound, every animal that calls it home. But he doesn't know what left those tracks. BIGFOOT IS HUNTING ME: IT'S OUT THERE is a first-person horror novella told in real time, from inside the mind of a man who enters the wilderness prepared and exits it as something else entirely. If he exits at all. The Pacific Northwest has always been dark and deep. Something is making it darker.

In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country. First...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE FOR FICTION FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITIC CIRCLES AWARD FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE Named one of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year One of...

An enemies-to-lovers romance. A Hollywood actress stranded with a grumpy mountain man. And an Alaskan wilderness that doesn't care about either of their egos. Lena Kensington's career imploded after she threw a champagne flute at her director on live television. Her agent's last-ditch plan: a wilderness reality show in remote Alaska. She expects staged photo shoots at a luxury lodge. Instead, she crash-lands a floatplane into someone's wedding, loses a Louboutin in a dock, and meets Finn Hollister, who treats her designer wardrobe like a personal insult to his mountain. Finn's lodge is ...

When the nearest ambulance is three days away, you become the emergency room. Most first aid books assume you are minutes from professional care. This one assumes you are not. Written by a veteran wilderness medicine instructor with over twenty years of backcountry experience, The Pocket First Aid Guide delivers essential trauma response skills in a 5x8 format that fits inside your med kit, your pack, or your jacket pocket. No fluff. No theory. Just the life-saving techniques that work when help is hours or days away. This compact field manual is designed for hunters, hikers, backpackers, ...

A hiker goes down in the rugged Cumberland Plateau. A sudden strike occurs in the remote Australian outback. A fatal encounter takes place in rural India. When the world’s most lethal predators strike, the human body becomes a battleground. This gripping collection of real-life clinical emergencies takes you to the bleeding edge of toxicology and human endurance. Featuring incredibly detailed case studies—from the devastating physiological effects of a Russell’s viper bite to the desperate scramble for African polyvalent antivenom in an American hospital—this book pulls back the ...

Unlock the Power of Preparedness with "Emergency Medical Responder"—Your Essential Guide to Handling Medical Crises in Remote Locations. This comprehensive eBook is a lifeline for anyone seeking to master the art of emergency response, particularly when traditional resources are miles away. Delve into expertly crafted chapters that cover the full spectrum of emergency situations and arm yourself with the knowledge needed to act swiftly and effectively in high-stakes scenarios. Begin by exploring the fundamental principles of understanding the unique nature of medical emergencies in remote...