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1) Dr. Disaster's guide to surviving everything: essential advice for any situation life throws your way

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"A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness-from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires-from NBC News senior medical correspondent and emergency medicine physician Dr. John Torres"-- Provided by publisher.

2) Emergency preparedness: a practical guide for preparing your family

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Gabrielsen, Evan M

3) The disaster survival guide: how to prepare for and survive floods, fires, earthquakes, and more

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Jones, Marie D

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"Living in a world where most anything can happen at any time means that no one is ever completely safe. With climate change bringing more and more megastorms, longer and deeper droughts, and a rising sea level, and with other dangers out there from crime and terrorism to dangerous wildlife encounters and accidents at home and on the road, expecting the unexpected can reduce--and possibly eliminate--the damage and loss to you and your loved ones....

4) Survival mom: how to prepare your family for everyday disasters and worst-case scenarios

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Bedford, Lisa

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"The last ten years have done quantifiable damage to Americans' sense of security, both physical and economic. From the ravages of Hurricane Katrina to the collapse of the housing market, the last decade has been a relentless assault on our sense of invulnerability and insulation from natural and financial disasters. In response to this, hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans have proudly become "preppers." Preppers are a community and a movement;...

5) The ultimate suburban survivalist guide: the smartest money moves to prepare for any crisis

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Brodrick, Sean

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"If you want to continue your lifestyle AND you make smart money moves, then The Ultimate Survivalist Guide is the book for you. Saving money and profiting means understanding the many aspects of life where problems can strike, and this book will be your guide. In the face of disaster it is better to plan than panic. A bulletproof plan will protect you from the disastrous surprise of a mishap- from shakeups in the stock market to the next oil crisis...

6) American Medical Association handbook of first aid and emergency care

7) How to drag a body and other safety tips you hope to never need: survival tricks for hacking, hurricanes, and hazards life might throw at you

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Matloff, Judith

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"From seasoned war correspondent and professor at Columbia Journalism School, Judith Matloff, a reassuring and kick-ass book in the vein of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook for women to take on whatever the world throws at them-from hurricanes to harassment and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.

8) The disaster-ready home: a step-by-step emergency preparedness manual for sheltering in place

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Stewart, Creek

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"If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster. Including...

9) The ultimate prepper's handbook: how to make sure the end of the world as we know it isn't the end of your world

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Cassell, Jay

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Are you prepared for the end of the world as you know it? It can be all too easy to think of disaster as something that happens to others. But the world is a volatile place, and despite our best efforts we can quickly find ourselves in dangerous or even deadly situations. Proper preparation can ensure that, when that does happen, we have the tools and knowledge necessary to survive. This guide is the ultimate reference on how to prepare for disaster...

10) Herbal medic: a green beret's guide to emergency medical preparedness and natural first aid

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Coffman, Sam (Clinical herbalist)

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"Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment."-- Provided by publisher.

11) The prepper's ultimate food storage guide: your complete resource to create a long-term, lifesaving supply of nutritious, shelf-stable meals, snacks, and more

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Languille, Julie

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"Be prepared for any catastrophe--whether a pandemic, natural disaster, or other grid-down situation--with this comprehensive food-storage bible. It's packed with advice from the best preppers on canning, dehydrating, stockpile maintenance, and shelf-stable cooking."--Back cover.

12) Prepared home: how to stock, organize, and edit your home to thrive in comfort, safety, and style

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George, Melissa (Home storage expert)

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Turn your home into a sanctuary
When your home is ready for the many surprises life can bring, your whole family can enjoy everyday moments and stay at their best. Whether there's a power outage, the Wi-Fi goes out, or you need to shelter at home, The Prepared Home is designed to help you prepare a plan and organize smart supplies that will help you thrive without letting them take over your space and your life. It's your full-color

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13) The prepper's pantry handbook: how to plan and cook nutritional emergency meals

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Rowinski, Kate

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"Stock up for medical emergencies, power outages, natural disasters, and more! In today's world, anything can happen. There can be no question; it's best to be prepared. In The Prepper's Pantry Handbook, cooking expert and readiness enthusiast Kate Rowinski offers tips, techniques, and advice on how to keep your family well-fed and fully supplied in the event of any crisis." --supplied by publisher.

14) The natural first aid handbook: household remedies, herbal treatments, basic emergency preparedness everyone should know

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Mars, Brigitte

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"This quick-reference guide teaches you basic first aid for common conditions, plus the most effective herbal and homeopathic treatments, some wilderness preparedness guidelines, and how to determine when to seek professional medical help." -- Back cover.