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This has been on my mind for a while...thought I'd poll the experts on it (be right back, I'll let you know what they say!).
When the lights go out--either permanently or for a prolonged multi-week disaster--what's the one book or series of books you want on your shelf to help keep you and yours alive?
I've got a few "everything" books, but they're typically too high level and/or written for the whole world (i.e. not region specific when it talks about plants and animals or climate).
You know, a reference to help out when you really need some detail or to get unstuck on figuring something out. I know enough about damn near everything to get me started and into trouble. I've always got Google to get my back while times are good. But what happens when there's no more Google?
Necessary topics would include:
- Medical (first aid, maybe some serious treatments--things you'd most certainly have the ER do for you today but you'd have to do yourself when there's no ER, maybe some medicinal guides)
- Food prep: for those of us who don't currently hunt, some basic info on hunting, trapping, skinning, prepping, etc.
- Construct-ability: this would probably be my strong suit, but it never ceases to amaze me the ideas that others come up with to solve the same problem. From building structures to hand tools to mechanical devices. Think Swiss Family Robinson and their fortress. If they wrote a book...
Maybe a thorough reference would even include civics (for lack of a better word)...a guide on organizing people. Again, something I've got corporate/business experience with, but I've never had to lead a band of survivors through hell. Maybe One Second After is as good a reference as you'll get on this?!
Any recommendations? I'd rather not buy $500 worth of books trying to get it right.
When the lights go out--either permanently or for a prolonged multi-week disaster--what's the one book or series of books you want on your shelf to help keep you and yours alive?
I've got a few "everything" books, but they're typically too high level and/or written for the whole world (i.e. not region specific when it talks about plants and animals or climate).
You know, a reference to help out when you really need some detail or to get unstuck on figuring something out. I know enough about damn near everything to get me started and into trouble. I've always got Google to get my back while times are good. But what happens when there's no more Google?
Necessary topics would include:
- Medical (first aid, maybe some serious treatments--things you'd most certainly have the ER do for you today but you'd have to do yourself when there's no ER, maybe some medicinal guides)
- Food prep: for those of us who don't currently hunt, some basic info on hunting, trapping, skinning, prepping, etc.
- Construct-ability: this would probably be my strong suit, but it never ceases to amaze me the ideas that others come up with to solve the same problem. From building structures to hand tools to mechanical devices. Think Swiss Family Robinson and their fortress. If they wrote a book...
Maybe a thorough reference would even include civics (for lack of a better word)...a guide on organizing people. Again, something I've got corporate/business experience with, but I've never had to lead a band of survivors through hell. Maybe One Second After is as good a reference as you'll get on this?!
Any recommendations? I'd rather not buy $500 worth of books trying to get it right.