This is the definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis from global financial collapse to a flu pandemic. It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack a flu pandemic or sharp currency devaluation you may be forced to fend for yourself in ways youve never imagined. Where would you get water? How would you communicate with relatives? What would you use for fuel? Survivalist expert James Wesley Rawles editor of Survival Blog.com & a former US Army Intelligence officer shares the essential tools & skills you will need for your family to survive including how to find & build a retreat store food supply power rear animals administer medicine barter & defend your family. Save those wine corks. Burned cork makes quick & cheap face camouflage. Store only foods with minimal spices. When you are surrounded by starving people just heating up a can of spicy chili con carne could be a death warrant. If you are on a budget you might get away with a good-quality bolt-action rifle.