The worst of the worst, all in one place! This deluxe desk reference includes a hardbound volume of the most popular scenarios from all 11 Worst-Case Scenario handbooks, plus the entire contents of all the books on a fully searchable CD. Avoid the perils of mountain lions and blind dates, avalanches and teenage driving lessons, runaway golf carts and Christmas turkeys on firea remedy for every crisis the worst-case experts have anticipated is now only a click away. The CD also contains newly created extra features: screensavers, e-cards, wallpaper, and more. Boasting more than 500pages, this sturdy addition to the Worst-Case Scenario library could stop a bulletjust one more way to be prepared for the worst.
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Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht, authors of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, live life on the edge in the wilds of Philadelphia.
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34 of 40 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Know your reader - some parts may not be appropriate for young ones
July 29, 2010
By E. Kim
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although the book has loads of useful/interesting/obscure information, some of it may not be appropriate for young boys or girls. The book definitely has helpful information that can be useful to know in certain situations; however, there are other parts of the book that tell how to "pad" (i.e. lie, which is not appropriate for anyone...) about your resume, where to hide bribe money during a riot (e.g. "in your crotch"), and issues regarding sex and reproduction. Although my son enjoyed a lot of the book, I find that some of these issues (e.g. how to deal with "wedding night jitters" and the "birds and the bees speech") are not appropriate for him to read about on his own (yet). Parents, as always, should be involved in what their kids are reading, and this book is no exception. I am writing this to help other parents to be alert to issues raised and covered in this book.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
For All Those Times You Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Elevator Was On The Freefall
September 16, 2008
Format:Hardcover
Do you feel your child is about to go into the world without all the "necessary" skills? Do you feel your loved one isn't adequately prepared to face life's most daunting challenges? Have you ever wondered what to do if you're stuck on a raising drawbridge? Are you so paranoid that you look for an escape to every situation? If you answered yes to any and/or all of these questions, then buy this book, NOW! This is your bible to every worst-case situation that life may throw at you, and more.
But don't think this is strictly a humor book, and sure it may contain some of that, like how to escape from a costumed character/mascot, or you should escape a meeting by crawling under the table, but there's plenty of serious entries to go along. For example, if your elevator is plummeting, something I fear all the time, then you should lie flat on your stomach to distribute the force. They do go to experts for many of these entries, and although I wouldn't like to test any of them, I'm sure they're pretty useful in the situation.
It's the best-of the long-time series, sure to help with most any predicament you may find yourself in. And for further reference, this edition contains a CD with ever scenario, in full, complete with a few wallpapers and screensavers for good measure. Just be warned, every scenario is in Adobe Acrobat format, which I hate since it's such a difficult program to navigate.
Overall, you can't go wrong in giving this as a gift to somebody, whether you're giving it to them for practical or enjoyment purposes. I highly recommend it for any rainy day, paranoid people, or anybody who just ever wondered what to do if... well, you get the point.
But don't think this is strictly a humor book, and sure it may contain some of that, like how to escape from a costumed character/mascot, or you should escape a meeting by crawling under the table, but there's plenty of serious entries to go along. For example, if your elevator is plummeting, something I fear all the time, then you should lie flat on your stomach to distribute the force. They do go to experts for many of these entries, and although I wouldn't like to test any of them, I'm sure they're pretty useful in the situation.
It's the best-of the long-time series, sure to help with most any predicament you may find yourself in. And for further reference, this edition contains a CD with ever scenario, in full, complete with a few wallpapers and screensavers for good measure. Just be warned, every scenario is in Adobe Acrobat format, which I hate since it's such a difficult program to navigate.
Overall, you can't go wrong in giving this as a gift to somebody, whether you're giving it to them for practical or enjoyment purposes. I highly recommend it for any rainy day, paranoid people, or anybody who just ever wondered what to do if... well, you get the point.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Nick G.
Format:Hardcover
I just eat this stuff up, I really do. It covers a great variety of subjects and there is in fact applicable information for anybody (not just for stunt doubles and dare devils). It's way fun to read and share; gives great ice breakers. Also provides great delineation of what to remember, if you really do encounter one of the given situations. I found it more comedic than anything else, but it definitely is well written by pros. All in all, it was a fun buy.
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Watch Master
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been very entertained with this book since I was a child. This book is a very interesting and good read with lots of great situations from everyday life to the extremes.
This book is great for emergencies but it's also good for everyday reading. It contains a lot of useful information gathered from other books in the series. Not only will you read about dangerous situations, but you will also be able to read about social situations such as meeting your date's parents.
The facts in this book seem very logical. It's not made up and misleading information. The author of this book/series has put a lot of research into situations mentioned in the book(s). This book and its information is not a hard to read book at all. The wording is very simple for you to be able to actually remember some of the steps for situations. Everybody from ages 6 to 150 years of age will enjoy and love this book.
For $16 this book is a very good deal. If you look at the other series (there are a lot) and add up the cost for each one, they come out to a ridiculous amount. This book is a combination of all the books except the history edition. It doesn't have everything in it, but it has the BEST of the BEST worst case scenarios. The book is also very well designed. The yellow cover and simple titling really make it attractive. The hard cover also adds to the "wow" factor. It's a great book to show off to your friends/family.
For $16, you get an exciting read, amazing information, attractive book, and maybe your life! I recommend this book to anyone! It makes a great gift.
This book is great for emergencies but it's also good for everyday reading. It contains a lot of useful information gathered from other books in the series. Not only will you read about dangerous situations, but you will also be able to read about social situations such as meeting your date's parents.
The facts in this book seem very logical. It's not made up and misleading information. The author of this book/series has put a lot of research into situations mentioned in the book(s). This book and its information is not a hard to read book at all. The wording is very simple for you to be able to actually remember some of the steps for situations. Everybody from ages 6 to 150 years of age will enjoy and love this book.
For $16 this book is a very good deal. If you look at the other series (there are a lot) and add up the cost for each one, they come out to a ridiculous amount. This book is a combination of all the books except the history edition. It doesn't have everything in it, but it has the BEST of the BEST worst case scenarios. The book is also very well designed. The yellow cover and simple titling really make it attractive. The hard cover also adds to the "wow" factor. It's a great book to show off to your friends/family.
For $16, you get an exciting read, amazing information, attractive book, and maybe your life! I recommend this book to anyone! It makes a great gift.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good collection of the best in paper, plus a CD of all of them ... can't beat that!
December 31, 2007
By Shawn
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've purchased quite a few of these handbooks as gifts for the men in my life over the past couple of years and was excited to see a complete compilation of the best of them in one book. The gifts were always well received and I get to hear about all the crazy stuff inside. The CD that comes with it is a complete collection of all of the handbooks which is a great bargain for the price, especially considering what each individual book can run.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This fascinating little book is a collection of How-To tips that could mean the difference between survival and a rather unpleasant demise. The authors rounded up the suggestions of a group of experts in their respective fields, and organized them by subject. Everything is covered here from How to Escape from a Sinking Car, through How to Escape from a Bear, How to Deliver a Baby in a Taxicab, to How to Survive When Lost in the Mountains.
On the surface this book might seem like a book of useless trivia, but such is not the case. In fact, only this past summer, in the city of Joliet, a Chicago couple took a wrong corner and took a dead-end street into a river. If only they had seen the section on escaping from a sinking car.
In all seriousness, this book does contain useful information that everyone should probably read at least once in his or her lifetime.
On the surface this book might seem like a book of useless trivia, but such is not the case. In fact, only this past summer, in the city of Joliet, a Chicago couple took a wrong corner and took a dead-end street into a river. If only they had seen the section on escaping from a sinking car.
In all seriousness, this book does contain useful information that everyone should probably read at least once in his or her lifetime.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
ok book, seems like a joke though
There were a few good tips in this book but some of the things seemed like they were jokes and I wish the book was more serious. Kind of disappointed with it.
Published 29 days ago by mo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worst-case Scenario not the best book I've read!
This book is an easy read and, at times, humorous. But I would question some of the actions suggested like "tapping" the snout of an alligator so it would release me!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claudia
3.0 out of 5 stars
Parts of the egg are very good
This book has more parts than a Swiss watch. How to administer a Heimlich maneuver to a cat. How to avoid a shark attack. How to free yourself from a coat hook. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Lufkin
4.0 out of 5 stars
i say go for it
If I am ever attacked by a mountain lion-which is unlikely-i have a plan. Dry humorous seems infused onto the book by the lack of humorous itsself. Read more
Published 2 months ago by as
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and Interesting
I don't know if I would call it complete, but it's a fun read. Not all situations matter to all people (how to ditch a bad date, for example), but there's something here for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephen Legate
3.0 out of 5 stars
hodge podge
THE BOOK HAS SOME SILLY PROBLEM SOLVERS THAT PROBABLY WON'T EVER COME UP...SEEMS A LITTLE OUTDATED ALSO....WOULDN'T PURCHASE IT AGAIN
Published 2 months ago by MARGIE
4.0 out of 5 stars
How to deal with just about anything
This is a truly eclectic listing of just about every unforeseen complexity that might rudely introduce itself into your life and concise advice on what to do when it does. Read more
Published 2 months ago by William T. Masonis
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best book for the worst of times...
I would say that the complete worst case scenario guide is the best of all possible books for the worst possible times... if only there were time to read it during those times.
Published 2 months ago by Allen Berry
1.0 out of 5 stars
all hypothetical
no useful information, don't waste your time, this book is not serious, just a source of mild entertainment, waste of money
Published 2 months ago by bang bang
1.0 out of 5 stars
rehash of common sence
if you know how to cross the street don't bother. it will not help any one who was a boy scout or girl scout.
Published 2 months ago by Terrance P. O'Neill
