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Being Superman is a lot tougher (sic) than being the Batman, but at least you don t have to carry so much equipment about. Oddly, author Scott Beatty recognises that there is only one Kryptonian Superman and rather than thinking you can compete with him, gives you all the necessary tips for all kinds of situations and how to handle them as a human would. Indeed, on occasions, he shows how Clark Kent would do it so as not to give away his alter-ego. Mind you, it would look a little odd if Superman came to the rescue of a leaking pipe. The opening chapters show you how Superman deals with his abilities and rescues, just in case we forget who is the centre of attention here. Then we get to the nitty-gritty of what you can do saving the day out and about and at home. The advice is actually very good but I hope that it s teen-agers who pay heed than the under-10s who probably wouldn t be capable of doing anything than pass out the instructions. There s a lot to remember although a lot of it is common-sense and sensible things to do in an emergency. There s also a lot of illustrations by John Delaney to illustrate Superman doing his deeds and standard human rescues to back up the text. Lois and Jimmy have never been in so much conventional trouble. Beatty also gives a lot of information about Superman, his friends and enemies in snippets around the chapters. About the only thing I would dispute on is the absence of Pete Ross in the list of who knows who Superman is but there is no indication that this is other than the current version out there. You might not come away from this book thinking you can be Superman but might actually be better prepared for real emergencies. Am learnt how me not speak Bizzaro in this bad book. Am now not waiting for Bizzaro Handbook to show wrong way to die. --SF Crows Nest, Sept, 2010
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This title contains cool tips and tricks - but practical enough for real use. An altogether more altruistic book - this one focuses on saving others rather than yourself! "Superman Returns" will be the big film of Summer 06 and this title will be perfectly timed to capitalise. It is a fantastic humour title for all accounts. Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the follow-up to our successful "Batman Handbook" - a brand-new real-world guide to saving the day, arriving just in time for the June 2006 box office release of "Superman Returns". It doesn't take superpowers to know how to problem solve - just superknowledge. And "The Superman Handbook" provides you with the tips, techniques, and tricks of the trade to be the hero anywhere, at anytime. You'll learn: Super Rescues - How to catch someone falling through the air, how to save someone hanging on a ledge, how to stop a runaway train; Super Aid - How to save someone who has stopped breathing, how to treat a wound, how to treat someone who has swallowed poison; Super Skills - How to build up superstrength, how to break down a door, how to jump long distances, how to improve your supersenses; Super Everyday Emergencies - How to fix a burst pipe, how to fix a broken photocopier, how to deal with a gas leak; and much more! It is illustrated with dozens of original two-color step-by-step images for easy use!
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I had seen this book in stores in Glasgow everywhere and thought it would make a good 'Secret Santa' gift at Christmas. Gas all the scenarios you can think of and how you as Superman can save the day. However when i went to find it the book had disappeared from the shelves everywhere! Even respected bookshops looked at me blankly.
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So You Want to Be Superman, or At Least Help People, This Manual Will Tell You all You Need to Know.
11 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
Being Superman isn't just wearing your underwear on the outside, putting on a cape and attaching a giant S to your chest. You've got to know how to knock out a villain, break down a door, tackle a runaway goon, tie up henchmen, dodge and block bullets, leap in a single bound, perform various rescues such as runaway cars, cars teetering over an edge, quicksand, wild animals, someone drowning or caught in a rip, trapped under heavy objects and many other things. This manual also teaches the reader CPR, treat cuts, bites, burns, broken bones and other first aid although you really should do a first aid course to get the latest (how to save a chocking victim Heimlich Maneuver is not what you do these days). The manual also has instructions on how to change a tyre, put out a fire, stop a leak, fix an electrical outage, save a kitten from a tree and other handy skills to have.
As long as the reader can differentiate between when the novel is speaking specifically about superman and when it is the real world, then this actually is quite a useful and helpful book if ever faced with these problems. It isn't as good as competitors such as The Action Hero's Handbook by David Borgenicht and Joe Borgenicht if learning these skills is the sole purpose of buying the book, so if you are not much of a fan of Superman then get that instead. However there is not much difference and the background info on Superman and comics will sway the decision to The Superman Handbook for fans. There is is also a Batman Handbook if you prefer the caped crusader.
As long as the reader can differentiate between when the novel is speaking specifically about superman and when it is the real world, then this actually is quite a useful and helpful book if ever faced with these problems. It isn't as good as competitors such as The Action Hero's Handbook by David Borgenicht and Joe Borgenicht if learning these skills is the sole purpose of buying the book, so if you are not much of a fan of Superman then get that instead. However there is not much difference and the background info on Superman and comics will sway the decision to The Superman Handbook for fans. There is is also a Batman Handbook if you prefer the caped crusader.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
BECOME A REAL LIFE SUPERHERO...ALMOST!
15 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
The introduction dutifully notes that The Superman Handbook is a work of fiction. That it is, but still with honest to goodness, real, and accurate advice for aspiring heroes everywhere. Yes, you will learn how to block and dodge bullets, break down doors, rundown a bad guy, and rescue those in dire need from floods, fires, avalanches, and more...all without the aid of real super powers.
The book is cleverly written by Scott Beatty with art by John Delany, Dave Cooper and Terry Beatty. The book combines a look at Superman lore with real life advice on survival and life-saving techniques and proves that you don't need to be faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive to be a superhero...you just need to know what to do in a given situation. For example, do you need to break down a door? The handbook tells you how. Don't waste time banging your shoulder into it...as the book explains a well placed kick exerts far greater force than your shoulder. You're also advised to find the door's "sweet spot" where the latch meets the door frame...all the better to bust it down don't you know.
How about blocking bullets? Yes, you too can block bullets provided you have the proper equipment such as a riot shield made of unbreakable Lexan polycarbonate (bullet proof glass) or a Kevlar vest, or ceramic body armor. The book explains each of these items in laymen's terms.
The section on Super Rescues tells how to save people from such predicaments as rip tides, quicksand, floods, and burning buildings. It even includes more exotic rescues like saving someone from a teetering car or hanging from a building. The Next section on Saving the Day includes practical first aid advice on how to perform CPR, treat cuts, animal bites, burns, broken limbs, help a victim who is choking, having a seizure, or been poisoned.
Throughout the book bits of Superman lore are introduced on his various powers, greatest villains, most super saves, and more, just to keep things light. Whether you're a Superman fan or not, you'll find solid advice in the handbook, related in an informal style. Great job.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
The book is cleverly written by Scott Beatty with art by John Delany, Dave Cooper and Terry Beatty. The book combines a look at Superman lore with real life advice on survival and life-saving techniques and proves that you don't need to be faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive to be a superhero...you just need to know what to do in a given situation. For example, do you need to break down a door? The handbook tells you how. Don't waste time banging your shoulder into it...as the book explains a well placed kick exerts far greater force than your shoulder. You're also advised to find the door's "sweet spot" where the latch meets the door frame...all the better to bust it down don't you know.
How about blocking bullets? Yes, you too can block bullets provided you have the proper equipment such as a riot shield made of unbreakable Lexan polycarbonate (bullet proof glass) or a Kevlar vest, or ceramic body armor. The book explains each of these items in laymen's terms.
The section on Super Rescues tells how to save people from such predicaments as rip tides, quicksand, floods, and burning buildings. It even includes more exotic rescues like saving someone from a teetering car or hanging from a building. The Next section on Saving the Day includes practical first aid advice on how to perform CPR, treat cuts, animal bites, burns, broken limbs, help a victim who is choking, having a seizure, or been poisoned.
Throughout the book bits of Superman lore are introduced on his various powers, greatest villains, most super saves, and more, just to keep things light. Whether you're a Superman fan or not, you'll find solid advice in the handbook, related in an informal style. Great job.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Superman know-how
28 Dec 2006
Format:Paperback
While Superman may be the greatest superhero ever, this book shows how you can emulate his heroics. The intro states that while Supes has many superpowers, his greatest power is his ability and desire to help mankind. This isn't a book on the lines of others that are humorous in assuming the world of superpowers are real. This book is more of a good samaritan's survival guide on how you can help out yourself and others in certain types of emergencies such as saving a drowning victim, stopping a runaway car, and help someone choking to mundane events like jumpstarting a car, changing a tire, fixing a leaky pipe, and rescuing a kitten from a tree. While using pretty simplistic scenarios, this book tries to help instill in mankind how to emulate the kindness and heroism of the likes of Superman. Thrown in for the Superman fans are little comic facts about our last son of Krypton. It's a great how to help people guide but extra training is obviously needed for some of the situations presented.
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