When Technology Fails : A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency
There’s never been a better time to “be prepared.” Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live “green” in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe.When Technology Fails covers the gamut. You’ll learn how to start a fire and keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless, as well as the basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business. You’ll learn how to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure, as well as practical information for dealing with water-quality issues even when the public tap water is still flowing. You’ll learn alternative techniques for heali… More >>
When Technology Fails : A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency
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Amazon kept me hanging for months promising a book they never delivered.
I finally got it at the local library.
Wow! the best “how to” , “what is” manual I’ve ever come across. If you don’t have it yet… get it.
Very comprehensive.
Nothing at all against this book – but I wish there was a European or British version. Anybody out there willing to take on the task?
Super book so far… not finished with it yet. I believe everyone should read. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is its a larger book that doesnt fit easily in a backpack.
Like the title says, I only gave it 4 stars because I have not read through it. More or less it covers a variety of topics and so far very good. I figured it would be another good book to add to my library “When technology does fail”. Basically most of the skills and techniques that are in it you can look up on the internet, but for me and probably others it’s just nice to have all that knowledge gathered into this book. Not saying EVERYTHING is covered in this one book but, I would say it’s a good starting point.