Worst-Case Scenario series

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (ISBN 0-8118-2555-8) by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht is a book published in 1999 by Chronicle Books. It has sold over 10 million copies worldwide^[1] and spawned a series of related books, games, and a television show called Worst Case Scenarios.

A worst-case scenario is the most severe possible outcome that can be projected to occur in a given situation. Conceiving of worst-case scenarios is a common form of strategic planning to prepare for and minimize contingencies that could result in accidents, quality problems, or other issues. The books provide instructions for situations like landing a plane and surviving a shark attack.

Books

• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Sarah Jordan
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Sarah Jordan
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Golf by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and James Grace
• The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Survival Questions by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: LIFE by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• "The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Paranormal" by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• "The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook" by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• "The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Manhood" by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht

Cards

• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Cards
• The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Survival Cards: Stuck in Chimney
• The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Survival Cards: Unwanted Elves
• The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Cards: Reindeer Attack

Calendars

• The Worst-Case Scenario 2001 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht ISBN 0-8118-2960-X
• The Worst-Case Scenario 2006 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario: Golf 2006 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril on the Green by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and James Grace
• The Worst-Case Scenario 2007 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario 2007 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario: Golf 2007 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril on the Green by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht

Other media

• Worst-Case Scenario: Sticky Situation Notes by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Journal by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
• The Worst-Case Scenario Dating & Sex Address Book by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick

In popular culture

• Artist Justin Sane wrote a song called "The Worst Case Survival Handbook" on his album Life, Love and the Pursuit of Justice.

See also

• Worst Case Scenarios (2002 reality television show)
• Worst Case Scenario (2010 reality television show)
• Quirk Books

References

1. Anonymous (February 9, 2011). "Be prepared for the worst!". Worst-Case Scenario. Philadelphia PA: Quirk Books. Featured Post. Retrieved January 26, 2012. With over 10 million books sold worldwide, it’s clear that the desire to be prepared is universal.

External links

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