The 20th anniversary edition of the international bestseller, perfectly timed for everyone needing extra help to be adequately prepared for dire situations in today's world. Danger! It lurks at every corner. Quicksand. Sharks. Cyberbullies. Super Flu. From wrestling an alligator to evading drones to landing an airplane if the pilot passes out,  The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook  is here to help with expert, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the best ways to tackle life's sudden turns for the worse. Needed now more than ever, this revised and expanded edition of the international bestseller delivers frightening and funny real advice readers need to know fast, including crucial information added from across the Worst-Case series and 20 all-new scenarios for 21st-century threats, from extreme weather and "fake news" to dropping a cell phone in the bathroom toilet. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION FOR ANXIOUS TIMES: This ultimate survival book is packed with expert—and humorous—advice for extreme situations, including tips on great escapes and entrances (how to escape from a sinking car), hacks for technical trouble (how to survive an out-of-control autonomous car), skills for adventure survival (how to survive an avalanche), and more. INFORMATION ANYONE CAN USE: From your nephew who loves camping in the wilderness to your great aunt who became a doomsday prepper during the pandemic, this complete survival guide is the ultimate preparedness tool for people of all ages. A FAVORITE BOOK TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Readers rave about the reactions this entertaining volume elicits, sharing that it's "an absolute hit" as a gift and a "great tabletop item for guests to pick up and browse for a few minutes." One reviewer notes this is "one of the best gifts that I have ever purchased" while another calls the book "a fun read and conversation starter." Perfect for: Kids, teens, and adults interested in learning how to survive anything, from a sudden natural disaster to a zombie apocalypse - Anyone who enjoys funny books - Birthday, holiday, or graduation gag gifts "Humorously breaks down all manner of sticky situations (however unlikely), based on advice from U.S. State Department officials, movie stunt people, and railroad engineers, among other experts." ― National Geographic "A 20th-century bestseller gets a makeover for the new millennium. . . .With tips ranging from how to hot-wire a car to how to deliver a baby in a taxicab, the authors’ sense of humor was a hallmark of the first edition, and it’s still front and center. Covering an array of topics travelers will find handy-in-flight emergencies like extreme turbulence, flagrant seat-recliners , and tantrum-throwing kids, plus man-made emergencies like car crashes, train derailments, hijackings, and hostage situations, natural disasters like wildfires and tsunamis, and tech problems like navigating without GPS and what to do if your phone catches fire- the updated sections provide a comprehensive guide to dealing with our most pressing dilemmas." - Budget Travel David Borgenicht is the coauthor and creator of the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He lives in Philadelphia. Joshua Piven is the coauthor, with David Borgenicht, of the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He lives in Philadelphia. The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook Expert Advice for Extreme Situations By Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, Brenda Brown Chronicle Books LLC Copyright © 2013 Quirk Production, Inc. All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4521-7218-7 Contents Foreword, 12, Preface, 14, Chapter 1 GREAT ESCAPES AND ENTRANCES, Chapter 2 TOOTH AND CLAW, Chapter 3 THE BEST DEFENSE, Chapter 4 LEAPS OF FAITH, Chapter 5 TECHNICAL TROUBLE, Chapter 6 CRITICAL CONDITIONS, Chapter 7 ADVENTURE SURVIVAL, Experts and Sources, 316, About the Authors, 328, CHAPTER 1 Great Escapes and Entrances HOW TO BREAK DOWN A DOOR INTERIOR DOORS • Give the door a well-placed kick or two to the lock area to break it down. Kicking is more effective than running at the door and slamming against it — your foot exerts more force than your shoulder, and you will be able to direct this force toward the area of the locking mechanism more specifically. Newer Construction In newer construction, "contractor-grade" hollow-core doors may be primarily corrugated cardboard covered in vinyl, with only thin strips of wood along the edges. (Tap on the door; if it sounds hollow, it's cheap.) For these doors, a swift kick in the middle of one of the door "panels" should easily make a hole, allowing you to reach through and open it from the inside. If You Have a Screwdriver • Probe the emergency access hole. Look on the front of the doorknob for a small hole or keyhole. Most interior doors have what are called privacy sets. These locks are usually installed on bedrooms and bathrooms and can be locked from the inside when the door is shut,