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A practical illustrated handbook of survival skills for uncertain times, Surviving the Apocalypse equips readers with the knowledge to endure emergencies, disasters, and societal disruption. Organised as a clear, step-by-step field manual, this comprehensive guide covers the critical first 72 hours, securing water and food, building...
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A practical illustrated handbook of survival skills for uncertain times, Surviving the Apocalypse equips readers with the knowledge to endure emergencies, disasters, and societal disruption.
Organised as a clear, step-by-step field manual, this comprehensive guide covers the critical first 72 hours, securing water and food, building shelter, making fire, navigating without technology, using essential tools, protecting health, maintaining security, and adapting for long-term resilience.
Easy-to-follow diagrams and line art illustrations bring core techniques vividly to life, from improvised water filters and tarp shelters to knot tying, route planning, first aid, and escape strategies. Blending wilderness know-how, urban preparedness, and practical self-reliance, each spread delivers actionable skills designed to be understood and applied under pressure.
Perfect for preppers, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone seeking greater readiness in an unpredictable world, Surviving the Apocalypse is both an engrossing survival manual and an empowering guide to preparedness.
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ISBN: 9781922468864
Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 February 2027
Country: Australia
Imprint: Gelding Street Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 467g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Gelding Street Press is a publisher driven by a passion for sport, culture, and history in motion. Founded in Sydney’s inner west, we’ve grown into a globally minded imprint celebrating the defining moments, icons, and movements that have shaped our world.
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