Whether you need to build a shelter, abseil a cliff, tie up a horse, or anchor a boat, you'll find the knots you need in this superbly illustrated wirebound handbook. Also the author of The Camping Bible and Adventure Survival Handbook, outdoor writer Bob Holtzman explains how knots work and how to assess which ones will do the job, while the clear step-by-step instructions—accompanied by more than 600 color photographs—make even complex knots easy to learn and remember.