Van™'s Bookshelf
A short shelf. Every book earns its spot. Free ones are marked: start there if the budget's tight.
The Unthinkable
, byWho survives disasters and why. Changes how you think more than any gear list.
Just in Case
, byPreparedness for regular families, written like a neighbor talking.
Deep Survival
, byWhy calm people live. Pairs with the app's Practice Drill.
SAS Survival Handbook
, byThe classic reference. You'll use 10% of it; that 10% matters.
98.6 Degrees
, byKeeping your body temperature right is most of survival. Plain and sometimes funny.
Where There Is No Doctor
The health reference for when help is far away.
U.S. Army Survival Manual
Public domain.
FEMA "Are You Ready?"
The official household guide.
One Second After
, byFiction. The one novel on the shelf: a hard look at a long blackout. Read it, then go check your water supply.
Farming While Black
, byGrowing food, reclaiming land, and the knowledge behind the extended tier's garden. Author proceeds support Black farmers.
Black Earth Wisdom
, byEssays and interviews on ecology and stewardship.