The most popular survival book series of all time! A collection of realistic and often hilarious advice for truly awkward situations we may face in our daily lives.

Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht created the best-selling survival book series of all time twenty years ago, initially drawing on their own experiences as well as countless interviews conducted during that time. The books became best sellers from the moment they were published, and the series has been updated with new books ever since, enjoying the same success.

Today, they are available in 27 countries, having surpassed 10 million sales and have been adapted into 2 television series (TBC, Discovery Channel). According to the authors, danger does not only mean suddenly facing a snake. Most crises arise much closer to us – at home, at work, in our daily lives.

This absolutely essential survival guide contains hundreds of ways to immediately deal with the disasters that may befall us daily, such as:

• The awkward silence in the elevator
• An unexpected visit from parents
• A shaving rash
• Too much garlic in the food
• Finger getting stuck in the bowling ball

WARNING: Do not read the book while operating heavy machinery!

Joshua Piven never returned home at the time his parents told him to, sometimes skipped school, and once got locked in the locker room. He still has weird teenage outbursts and avoids Brussels sprouts, but rarely does anyone steal his lunch money anymore.

David Borgenicht is a writer, editor, and thrill-seeker who takes pride in still being alive. He lives in Philadelphia, USA, with his wife and children, and his goal is to live forever – so far, he’s doing great.