 The book details many hazards that are associated with real-life dangers to desert travelers.Furthermore, "Sandstorm" corrects many false ideas about deserts, such as the belief that quicksands are commonly found in the desert; the book explains that quicksands require water to form, and are usually found near an oasis, although quicksands are still rare even there.The book gives ideas for DMs as well as players in using new prestige classes and new races.