Book excerpt: This book is compiled of an easy to understand format of the foods and medicinal properties that can be used in a Survival Situation. Covering the more commonly known species, it is illustrated for easy recognition and includes plants, trees, fungi and seashore survival with each section having its own introduction, awareness, and methods of use. The aim of the book is to aid instructors giving Survival Instruction, outdoor enthusiasts, and those who may find themselves in a Survival Situation.