This book is a step-by-step guide to overcoming the challenges of urban living, offering the reader a variety of tips and advice on how to be street-wise and overcome everyday problems - including how to prevent muggings and avoid confrontations, how to unlock your house and car without keys, how to escape a burning building, how to negotiate public transport, road safety measures, and being alert of terrorist activities. Illustrated with more than 120 black-and-white artworks which complement the text, this book is the perfect companion to surviving city life, whether you are a seasoned urban dweller, or merely a day-visitor.