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Let Rainer Stahlberg and The Survivalist's Handbook prepare you for any crisis. Here are step-by-step plans for surviving a range of disasters-both natural and manmade. This sit he ultimate handbook of disaster scenarios and survival techniques. With this one-of-a-kind guide, you can be ready for:
Nuclear, chemical, and biological attacks
Global energy crises
Worldwide economic collapse
Natural disasters
Drastic climate change
Political upheaval
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AN EXPERT'S TIPS FOR SURVIVING IN THE WILD WHEN EVERYTHING GOES WRONG
Would you be able to survive for days in a forest with only a knife and a lighter on you and no resources?
If you think not, this book may be the only thing that allows you to survive...
The idea that the society to which we are accustomed will soon cease to exist, forcing us to find alternative sources to that of our trusted supermarket to feed and hydrate ourselves, is not so...
4) Off Grid Solar Power: The Ultimate Step by Step Guide to Install Solar Energy Systems. Cut Down o
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Are you tired of paying expensive electricity bills? Did you really care about the environment and do you want to build your own off grid solar system to be completely self-sustainable? If Yes then Keep Reading… This book will teach you the best strategies to install a solar energy system for your tiny home, car, van, boat and RV to fnally reduce your energy bills! The book includes:Electricity and its typesFundamentals of solar powerApplications,...
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Workers' Inferno is based on real events, which took place at an Esso (a subsidiary of Exxon Corporation) operation at Longford, Victoria Australia on 25 September 1998.
Employees were working at the Esso gas production and processing plant, situated at Longford in Sale, when a gas plant ruptured and exploded, killing two of the workers and physically injuring others.
The initial explosion caused numerous other explosions and fires, which took two...
6) Long-Term Food Preservation: Meat, Dairy, Eggs, Dehydration, Canning, and Freezing Techniques for Su
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Are you worried about food scarcity and seeking practical methods to extend the shelf life of your groceries?Do you want to master the art of preserving meat, dairy, and eggs for long-term use?Introducing Long-Term Food Preservation: Meat, Dairy, Eggs, Dehydration, Canning, and Freezing Techniques for Sustained Food Quality, the go-to guide designed to empower you with comprehensive knowledge and actionable steps in the realm of food preservation.Why...
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John "Lofty" Wiseman is the author of the bestselling SAS Survival Handbook, the definitive guide to survival in the wild from Britain's Special Air Service. Now he has compiled the complete guide to surviving among crowds of people, the mazes of office buildings, the dangers of an unfeeling city-put simply, how to stay safe in the urban jungle.
Thousands of preventable fatalities occur in the home every year - more than on the roads, more than in...
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Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take?
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For anyone who's ever considered a career as a warrior-for-hire-or who just wants to learn more about the lifestyle-How to Become a Mercenary is the ultimate guide to all the history, training, and equipment information you'll ever need!
Mercenaries-who are often trained as part of the best Special Forces, including American Delta Force, British SAS, French Foreign Legion, Marines, SBS, SEALs, and many others-perform one of the most dangerous and...
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There are currently more than 200,000 active-duty U.S. Marines and another 40,000 in the reserves. These Marines depend on the skills and techniques taught in this concise manual-and now you can, too! This fully illustrated guide features the LINE (linear in-fighting neural-override engagement) system, which is designed to be learned and memorized through repetition. Once the techniques are fully acquired, they should be applied instinctively. The...
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In developing this third revision of version 4.0 of the Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response, the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) has drawn on the expertise of numerous state, national, and international agencies and organizations. Selected sources of information include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Handbook for Emergencies,...
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U.S. Army First Aid Manual offers skills and knowledge necessary for many life-threatening situations, with an emphasis on treating oneself and aiding others-of use to soldiers in the field, to outdoorsmen, or to anyone who may find themselves in a dangerous situation without a medical professional on-hand. This is the official manual for treating every type of injury and affliction in the field. Covering a broad range of topics in precise, easy-to-understand...
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The newest edition of the Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook is perfect and practical for both soldiers and civilians. Nearly 140 comprehensive illustrations show the proper techniques for medical care, from basic first-aid and orthopedics to instructions for emergency war surgery and even veterinary medicine. Questions are listed so that the medic can obtain an accurate patient history and perform a complete physical examination. Diagnoses...
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Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal. This handbook provides much of the information needed to tackle these issues and features state-of-the-art principles and practices of forward trauma surgery as used by military physicians in far flung locations around the globe. In this volume you'll learn such integral skills as:
Tactical field care
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From the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures to the XM320 grenade launcher, this comprehensive guide profiles nearly every weapon currently in use by the U.S. Army. In addition, it covers cutting-edge technology that will soon be employed by soldiers around the world. Missiles, small arms, biological detection systems, rockets, reconnaissance systems, radios, planes, bows and arrows (believe it or not)-you name it, this book has it. Also included...
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Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. The execution of the Ranger mission profile in the Global War on Terrorism and our legacy tasks undoubtedly will increase the number of lethal wounds. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity...
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The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include:
Ground operations
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The four fundamentals of flying
Integrated flight control
Slow flights
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Ground reference maneuvers
Night operations
And much more!
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The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is an official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Handbook that provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This updated handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Written for the pilot preparing for a Remote, Sport, Private, Commercial, or Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate, it is a key reference for all the...
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The Aviation Instructor's Handbook was developed by the FAA in order to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction. This handbook provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will...
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The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on VFR charts, aeronautical chart symbols, helicopter route...
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