Bear Encounter Survival Guide

James Shelton, an international expert on survival techniques and bear behavior, takes us on a fascinating and definitive journey to help us better understand these animals. He takes time along the way to debunk much of our cultural mythology about bears and nature. If you work or play in the great outdoors, or if you intend to visit a park: in the near future, this book is a must. The author's 31 years of experience with bears and his knowledge about bear behavior are the basis for his perspective. -- "His no nonsense writing makes for gripping reading. Gary Shelton... teaches people who work in the bush how to survive bear attacks" New York Times -- Exposes myths about bears