Most Popular Books by Bear Grylls

Give the young person in your life the mindset they need to thrive. Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up retells Bear Grylls’ most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he’s learned along the way, and how the skills needed to survive in the wild can be used in everyday life. From finding confidence to bouncing back from failure, Bear gives children the tools they need to survive and thrive in their own lives.

Global adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls chronicles his life and career since stepping onto screen, taking readers along with him on his most famous adventures, sharing personal stories from his favourite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges

An indispensable survival guide to some of life''s toughest situations, from New York Times bestselling author Bear Grylls. The world-famous survival expert and reality television star teaches you how to make everyday an unforgettable adventure Life in the outdoors teaches us invaluable lessons. Encountering the wild forces us to plan and execute goals, face danger, push our “limits,” and sharpen our instincts. But our most important adventures don’t always happen in nature’s extremes. Living a purpose-driven, meaningful life can often be an even greater challenge. . . . In A Survival Guide for Life, Bear Grylls, globally renowned adventurer and television host, shares the hard-earned wisdom he’s gained in the harshest environments on earth, from the summit of Mt. Everest to the boot camps of the British Special Forces. Filled with exclusive, never-before-told tales from Bear’s globe-trekking expeditions, A Survival Guide for Life teaches every reader—no matter your age or experience—that we’re all capable of living life more boldly, of achieving our most daring dreams, and of having more fun along the way. Here’s to your own great adventure!

THE HUNT IS ON FOR JAEGER 1945, and the Nazis'' grand plans are in disarray. Defeat is imminent, so in a last attempt to protect their legacy, the high command hides their store of uranium deep underground, ready for them to fight another day. 2018, and ex-SAS soldier Will Jaeger stumbles upon this horrible truth. But the uranium is missing and, when he learns his wife Ruth has also been kidnapped, he''s certain the enemy is on the move once more. That much uranium in the wrong hands could devastate the world. It''s up to Jaeger and his team to find it before their worst fears are realised. But the enemy is always one step ahead, pushing Jaeger to the limit of his endurance. The danger is real, and the people who hold Ruth have a score to settle. It''s a race against time. And the clock is ticking . . . * * * * * * * * What readers say about Bear Grylls: ''bloody brilliant! Absolute page turner, haven''t been able to put it down'' Goodreads review of Ghost Flight, 5 stars ''Bond and Bourne have good company in Jaeger'' Amazon review of Burning Angels, 5 stars ''Will resonate with fans of classic spy thrillers'' Mail on Sunday ''Great action and what an amazing story'' Amazon review of Burning Angels, 5 stars ''watch out Dirk Pitt or Jack Reacher, there''s a new man on the block'' Goodreads review of Ghost Flight, 5 stars ''Unputdownable!'' Sir Ranulph Fiennes ''will keep you reading well into the early hours of the morning'' Goodreads review of Burning Angels ''Will Jeager is James Bond on steroids'' Goodreads review of Burning Angels, 5 stars ''Couldn''t stop reading this book, every lunch break I was reading away!'' Amazon review of Ghost Flight, 5 stars ''A gripping thriller set in the darkest of days'' Jonathan Ross

The ultimate survival guide from Bear Grylls, former Special Forces soldier and #1 world-renowned "King of Survival" (Outside) For more than a decade, Bear Grylls has introduced TV viewers to the most dramatic wilderness survival situations, through his hit shows such as Man Vs. Wild. Now, with How to Stay Alive, Bear reveals to readers his full toolkit of survival tactics, from everyday basics like avoiding blisters to once-in-a-lifetime events like surviving a kidnapping. Opening with the most essential survival skills—assembling your survival kit, making a fire, building a shelter—and then moving on to more specific situations, such as escaping fire, dealing with harsh terrain, and handling medical emergencies, Grylls is a sure guide for any type of disaster situation. Readers will learn how to survive in a life raft, land a helicopter in an emergency, treat hypothermia and frostbite, escape from quicksand, and numerous other lifesaving tips. Richly illustrated with diagrams throughout, How to Stay Alive will be the definitive outdoor survival tome for years to come.

''Unputdownable!'' Sir Ranulph Fiennes * * * * * * * A murder. A mystery that will change everything. Will Jaeger''s family are gone, and they''re not coming back. But there''s one thing he can fix. His best friend has been found dead, and he''s going to catch the monsters that killed him. To do it, Jaeger assembles an expert team of ex-SAS soldiers. They must head deep into the Amazon rainforest. It seems his friend was on the trail of an old Nazi bomber. And someone definitely wants it kept secret. As things go wrong, and Jaeger closes the net on his friend''s killer, he comes to realise one thing. Everything is connected. And, for one man, the War never ended . . . A modern, edge-of-your-seat thriller, shrouded in the shadows cast by Nazi Germany. Great for fans of Gregg Hurwitz, James Swallow, and I Am Pilgrim. * * * * * * * What readers are saying about BEAR GRYLLS: GHOST FLIGHT: ''A gripping thriller set in the darkest of days'', Jonathan Ross ''Men don''t come much tougher than daredevil climber and adventurer, Bear Grylls'', SUN ''A great adventure, superbly written!'' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ''If you want a page-turning, action packed adventure story with hints of WWII then look no further'', Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ''Will resonate with fans of classic spy thrillers'', MAIL ON SUNDAY ''I loved it from beginning to end, and I can''t wait to read what happens next'', Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ''Once I finished this one I went straight back & got the next in the Will Jaeger series!'', Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

When an English city boy named Makur visits India, the land of his ancestors, for a funeral, he is carried away by a flash flood and must call on all his knowledge and skills to survive on his own in the jungle and make his way to safety.

More of us are spending holidays climbing mountains or simply walking in the wilderness, as well as indulging in many other more extreme activities. But how can we use our time out in the open to the full? This title shares the author''s years of experience of the world''s most extreme terrain to help you get the most from the great outdoors.

“Bear Grylls is a veritable superhero….The former UK Special Forces paratrooper has braved the world’s harshest environments.” —Hampton Sides, Outside Magazine “Bear Grylls is one tough, crazy dude.” —Washington Post THE THRILLING #1-BESTSELLING MEMOIR BY THE ADVENTURE LEGEND AND STAR OF NBC''S RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS Bear Grylls has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on a remote island off of Britain''s windswept coast, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Inevitably, it wasn''t long before the young explorer was sneaking out to lead all-night climbing expeditions. As a teenager at Eton College, Bear found his identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts. These passions led him into the foothills of the mighty Himalayas and to a karate grandmaster''s remote training camp in Japan, an experience that soon helped him earn a second-degree black belt. Returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously grueling selection course for the British Special Forces to join the elite Special Air Service unit 21 SAS—a journey that would push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance. Then, disaster. Bear broke his back in three places in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident in Africa. It was touch and go whether he would walk again, according to doctors. However, only eighteen months later, a twenty-three-year-old Bear became one of the youngest climbers to scale Mount Everest, the world''s highest summit. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures. . . . Known and admired by millions as the star of Man vs. Wild, Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go. Now, for the first time, Bear tells the story of his action-packed life. Gripping, moving, and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is a must-read for adrenaline junkies and armchair explorers alike.

What more could you ask for, than a book stuffed like an overfilled rucksack with tips and tricks from one of the world''s most celebrated adventurers from pitching a tent, leading a team, how to keep fit, tie knots, memorise facts, identify trees, stars and birds, as well as learning real survival skills like putting up a tent in the wild and stashing your breakfast in ground to keep it hot for the next morning? This is the book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout, or wants to be a Scout. Do Your Best is the handbook for every Scout, young and old. It''s a warm-hearted book in which you''ll learn all the skills the scouts use to do their best in everything they do and set themselves up to face life head-on and make a real difference in the world. Not since Scouting for Boys, the seminal 1908 book by Robert Baden-Powell that sparked the global movement, has there been a single handbook for every Scout. Whoever you are it will help you step up, speak up, skill up and dream big. Grab life with both hands, never give up and give life you your best shot with Do Your Best: How To Be a Scout. Stunningly typograhically designed and richly illustrated, this will be the perfect Christmas gift for the adventurer in your life -- young or old. Chapters include: ''How to Survive''; ''How to give first aid''; ''How to protect our planet''; ''How to be organised''; ''How to be an adventurer''; ''How to be a camp cook''; ''How to live freely''; ''How to predict the weather''; ''How to be a team player''. And that''s just for starters!

A prehistoric corpse entombed within an Arctic glacier, crying tears of blood. A jungle island overrun by rabid primates - escapees from a research laboratory''s Hot Zone. A massive seaplane hidden beneath a mountain, packed with a Nazi cargo of mind-blowing evil. A penniless orphan kidnapped from an African slum, holding the key to the world''s survival. Four terrifying journeys. One impossible path. Only one man to attempt it. Will Jaeger. The Hunter.

Bear Grylls'' Extreme Planet is a whirlwind tour of the globe, seeking out the highest, deepest, wildest, thinnest, coolest, hottest, scariest and smelliest things planet Earth has to offer! From the longest place name and the most dangerous road in the world, to the riskiest food to eat and where to find the oldest vomit, Bear Grylls will guide you through the coolest facts and the most perilous limits of our Extreme Planet. A fantastic journey through all the extremes of our fascinating world.

''An epic story of hardship, friendship and faith.'' Daily Telegraph Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, this is the compelling account of the most recent adventure of the bestselling author of Facing Up. It started out as a carefully calculated attempt to complete the first unassisted crossing of the frozen north Atlantic in an open rigid inflatable boat, but it became a terrifying battle against storm-force winds, crashing waves and icebergs as large as cathedrals. Starting from the remote north Canadian coastline, Bear Grylls and his crew crossed the infamous Labrador Sea, pushed on through ice-strewn waters to Greenland and then found themselves isolated in a perfect storm 400 miles from Iceland. Compelling, vivid and inspirational, Facing the Frozen Ocean will appeal to all Bear Grylls'' many readers and win him many more.

The third adventure in the brand-new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Omar is fiercely competitive and very impatient about anything that holds him back. . . especially other people. Activity camp is brilliant because he''s the best at all the challenges, it''s just so annoying that not all his teammates are as quick or brave or strong as he is. It would be much easier just to ditch them and go it alone. But when he''s given a mysterious compass it transports him to a thick jungle that is impossible to get through quickly - he has to learn to move with the rhythm of the environment around him with the help of his guide, adventurer Bear Grylls. Can his time in the rainforest change his mind about what makes someone successful? And who will he give the compass to next? Each book in this fun 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

''Born Survivor'' provides SAS techniques on how to stay alive in the most extreme and inhospitable places on the planet.

Bear Grylls is fitter, stronger and readier than ever to take on the challenges of the wild, thanks to a revolutionary new fitness program. And at the heart of Bear''s personal training regime are fast-paced, dynamic workouts that can be done anywhere by anyone - men and women, young and old - in just 30 minutes or less

The fourth in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what''s not to like? But she can''t understand why everyone goes on and on about "leaving things the way you found them". After all, what''s the big deal about a bit of litter in the middle of the woods? The world is big enough for a bit of rubbish not to matter. But when she''s given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction she''s transported to a tropical island beach and has to brave the extreme conditions with the help of survival expert Bear Grylls. It''s not like a typical trip to the seaside! First there''s a shipwreck to escape through raging surf, fresh water to source, not to mention quicksand and sea urchins... Will Bear persuade her to change her ways when she sees how much non-degradable litter still washes up, and the damage it does to wildlife? And who will get the compass next? Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

''No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime.'' Independent At the age of twenty-three, Bear Grylls became the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience, and it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless, only two years after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident, Bear Grylls overcame severe weather conditions, fatigue, dehydration and a last minute illness to stand on top of the world''s highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure, his courage and humour, his friendship and faith. PRAISE FOR BEAR GRYLLS "Bear''s tale is by turns, hilarious and horrific." Daily Telegraph "Written with refreshing humility, this is a briskly told account not of conquering Everest, but of realising its power." Daily Mail "He writes convincingly of fear and doubt. This is an honest and compelling story." Ranulph Fiennes

Ready for some real adventure? Evie likes new experiences - except for being extremely fussy about what she eats. Suddenly she finds herself on a sun-baked safari with Bear Grylls, where food and water are scarce and dangerous wild animals prowl the plains. To survive, Evie must eat what she can, when she can ... even if it seems absolutely disgusting! Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on an outdoor activity camp. Once they are given a magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

The eleventh in the fun 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Joe gets on well with everyone, enjoys camp and all the activities and is always up for a challenge. But he has a big problem with remembering directions and following instructions. When he gets a mysterious compass from a friend, he sets off on an adventure with Bear Grylls in the freezing cold Arctic tundra, where knowing where you''re going is crucial to survival... Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

The exciting second book in the new young readers series from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Sophie loves activity camp . . . but is terrified of insects. It''s so bad that she won''t go into the tent on her own, just in case something flies at her, or she steps on a creepie-crawlie. But when she''s given a compass by one of the other boys on the campsite, Sophie is magically transported to the desert on an adventure where they''re impossible to avoid! With the help of survival expert Bear Grylls as her guide, she will learn how to withstand the extreme temperatures of the desert and how to spot mirages, encounter giant camel spiders, deadly scorpions and snakes . . . but will Sophie overcome her fear of insects back in the real world? And who will she give the compass to next? Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life.

In Man vs. Wild, Bear Grylls demonstrates all manner of survival techniques when faced with nature''s extremes--from crossing piranha-infested rivers to fighting off grizzly bears. He shows us how, armed with the correct know-how and a determination to stay alive, all of us have the potential to beat the elements in even the bleakest of situations. Bear Grylls is the ultimate modern-day adventurer. He spent three years with the British Special Forces (21 SAS), only leaving when a near-fatal parachuting accident broke his back in three places. Just two years later, Grylls followed his childhood dream and became one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He is the host of the Discovery Channel series Man vs. Wild, where viewers tune in to watch Grylls show what it takes to find your way out of the most inhospitable places on earth with little more than the clothes on your back. Now, in his book, he shows his millions of fans worldwide how to do what he does in an utterly entertaining crash course in surviving every kind of hard ecosystem--mountain, sub-zero terrain, jungle, desert, and the sea. Grylls takes readers on a journey to the corners of the earth and recreates disaster scenarios such as being stranded on a desert island or lost in the snowy Arctic. Perfect for armchair adventurers and extreme sports buffs alike, Man vs. Wild is destined to become a classic in adventure literature. Prepare to learn how to ...Snack on maggotsDig yourself a shelter from the snowSuck the fluid from fish eyeballsSkin a snake and eat itUse your own urine to cool yourself downLive without your cell phone "When disaster strikes and we find ourselves alone in an unknown and hostile environment, why do some people survive and others perish Almost all of the most extraordinary tales of survival seem to involve an indefinable Ingredient X, which can only be understood as having its source in that mysterious entity, the `human spirit.''" --Bear Grylls, Man vs. Wild

Fatima is scared of the dark. So when she''s transported to a ruined city with no power, she''ll need all the help she can get from adventurer Bear Grylls to overcome her fears . . . Fatima''s loving Camp during the daytime, but pitch-black nights in the tent are scary. Then she''s given a mysterious compass that transports her to a deserted city, where the aftershocks of a huge earthquake are still being felt and all the lights are out - and the buildings are falling down around her. But soon Fatima meets up with survival expert Bear Grylls, who helps her get safely out of the danger zone. Together they discover that the city''s not quite as deserted as it seemed . . . and Fatima learns a few things about staying calm no matter what happens. Each book in this fun new 12-book series from Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on an outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

In the tradition of the million-copy-bestseller SAS Survival Guide, former SAS paratrooper Bear Grylls—the world’s most famous survival expert—teaches the necessary skills for eating in the wild. “There’s no getting away from it; I’ve eaten some pretty extreme things in my time—live tarantulas, raw goat testicles, elephant dung, you name it. In a situation when your life depends on it, you need to put your prejudices aside to keep your stomach filled and your strength up. Whether it’s mastering the art of foraging and cooking up a tasty feast around the campfire or learning about the more extreme end of wild food (ever tried a scorpion kebab?), there’s a lot to learn when it comes to dinner time in the wild. Extreme Food will teach you all the necessary skills and techniques to get your teeth into meals you might never have thought of as food in the first place—and, crucially, how to recognize plants and animals that might end up doing you more harm than good. In today’s world, we rarely need to venture beyond the local supermarket and we turn our noses up at the thought of snacking on bugs and grubs. But out in the wild, Mother Nature has provided us with a plentiful supply of nutritious—if not always delicious—food for the taking. And when needs must, we just have to know where to look. Some of it might take you out of your comfort zone. Some of it might turn your stomach. But it’s saved my life more than once. And one day, it might save yours . . .”—BEAR GRYLLS

The first thrilling adventure in the brand-new collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Olly isn''t enjoying activity camp. Why should he bother building a shelter or foraging for food with his teammates - he''d rather be at home in the warm and dry, where the sofa and the video games are. But then Olly gets given a compass with a mysterious fifth direction. When he follows it, he''s magically transported to a high mountain range where he meets survival expert Bear Grylls. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you''re crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in . . . But can his adventure with Bear Grylls change Olly''s mind about teamwork and perseverance? And who will Olly give the compass to next? Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life.

Mission- Survival Location - The Sahara Desert Dangers - Diamond smugglers; heatstroke; scorpions After being forced to parachute out of a smugglers'' plane, teenage adventurer Beck Granger is about to face his toughest survival challenge yet - the Sahara Desert. Blistering sun, shifting sand dunes, and no water for hundreds of miles . . . Can he survive the heat and make it out alive?

A collection combining two of Bear Grylls'' most exciting adventures ''Facing Up'' and ''Facing the Frozen Ocean''.

Volcano eruption! Beck and his friend are on a relaxing holiday in Borneo, visiting orang-utan sanctuaries and hanging out by the pool. Except that when they spend the afternoon out in the jungle, things take an unexpected turn, and a volcano eruption leaves them stranded and alone. Beck must use all his skills to survive the dangers of the jungles and swamps of Borneo - can he get them to safety alive?

Could you survive in the jungle? Six months after his adventures in Spirit of the Jungle, Mak returns to the Wainganga River, where a conservation project is tracking the elusive wild elephant, endangered by loggers and poachers. When a young elephant is captured by an unscrupulous merchant, Mak and his friend Diya follow them into the heart of the jungle in a quest to set the animal free. But soon Mak finds that he must remember all his survival skills to escape danger. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling''s classic The Second Jungle Book, Return to the Jungle is an exciting contemporary action-adventure from the nation''s favourite adventurer, Bear Grylls.

The world''s most recognised adventurer Bear Grylls offers daily tips to help you build mental resilience. Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and break through the obstacles that limit success in everyday life. With emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, MIND FUEL offers you practical insights to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and live life with confidence. Topics are categorised into eight broader themes at enable you to access the material you need most - covering wisdom, battles, motivation, courage, relationships, self-care, spirituality and determination. From the bestselling author of Mud, Sweat and Tears, MIND FUEL gives you a whole year''s worth of guidance to face whatever life throws at you.

MISSION: SURVIVAL. LOCATION: The Alaskan mountains. DANGERS: Blizzards; grizzly bears; white-water rapids. The world''s youngest survival expert is in trouble again. The second book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLS.

"Mountain climber, explorer, and internationally known television personality Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about adventure. The greatest adventure of his life, though, is raising his three boys. This charming book is a collection of spiritual and practical wisdom that Bear wants to share with his sons about the risks, tumbles, and victories of a well-lived life"--Publisher''s description.

MISSION: SURVIVAL LOCATION: The Alaskan mountains DANGERS: Blizzards; grizzly bears; white-water rapids A fatal plane crash. A frozen wilderness. The world’s youngest survival expert is in trouble again . . . Beck Granger must find help across the mountains – but even if he survives the deadly cold, can he escape the hungry wolf that is on his trail? The second book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLS

Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Inevitably, it wasn''t long before Bear was leading out-of-bounds night-climbing missions at school. As a teenager, he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster''s karate training camp in Japan. On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruelling selection course for the British Special Forces to join 21 SAS - a journey that was to push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance. Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, Bear broke his back in three places. It was touch and go whether he would ever walk again. However, only eighteen months later and defying doctors'' expectations, Bear became one of the youngest ever climbers to scale Everest, aged only twenty-three. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures ... Known and admired by millions - whether from his global adventure TV series, as a bestselling author, or as Chief Scout to the Scouting Association - Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go. Now, for the first time, Bear tells the story of his action-packed life. Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, "Mud, Sweat and Tears" is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike.