100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

Auckland Bookstore open Sunday 8:30- 5pm for browsing and Pick Ups 🎉📚

What to Do When the Lights Go Out

Be prepared when the modern world goes wrong
By Nic Compton
0.0 (0 reviews)
Brief Description
Unlike traditional survivalist manuals focused on extreme scenarios, this book is grounded in everyday reality. It promotes self-sufficiency, not fear—teaching readers how to prepare without panic, adapt without drama, and live more independently in a fragile world. Part field manual, part lifestyle handbook, What to Do... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3699
Pre-order
Releases 29th September 2026 (Approx. Date) Pre-order  "What to Do When the Lights Go Out" now to secure your copy from our first shipment

Found a better price? Request a price match

This is your calm companion for what to do when the modern world goes wrong.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Unlike traditional survivalist manuals focused on extreme scenarios, this book is grounded in everyday reality. It promotes self-sufficiency, not fear—teaching readers how to prepare without panic, adapt without drama, and live more independently in a fragile world.

Part field manual, part lifestyle handbook, What to Do When the Lights Go Out is perfect for anyone seeking practical security, greater self-reliance, and a deeper connection to the resources we often take for granted. Whether you're facing a weekend power outage or water shortages, this book is your calm, capable companion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805704300

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ivy Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 192

Collections

Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Nic Compton Non-Fiction Personal Development Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

NIC COMPTON is the author of How to Survive a Lightning Strike, published by Ivy Press (aka Life Skills, Chartwell in North America). He is writer/photographer specialising in sailing - but with a keen interest in environmental issues. He has written 15 books and recently completed an MA in Global Political Economy at Sussex University, and co-wrote two books about economics. He currently lives by the River Dart in Devon, UK, from where he sails a Romilly 22 called Ramona. More information at www.niccompton.co.uk.

Also by Nic Compton

View all
  • The Knot Bible 2nd edition
    The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography. Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping, and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive guide will help sailors, climbers, anglers, and all those who regularly use knotwork master essential skills. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability,...
    By Nic Compton
    Hardback
    $5499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • A Knot A Day
    A Knot A Day is a beautifully produced compendium that offers you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds of knots to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily...
    By Nic Compton
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Titanic on Trial
    Capturing the disbelief, the chaos, and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those who survived it. Stories about the sinking have become legendary - how the band played to the end, how lifeboats were lowered half-empty - but amongst the films, novels,...
    By Nic Compton
    Paperback
    Sold Out

More from Self-Help & Personal Development

View all
  • Signed Copy
    New Release
    "What Were You Thinking!?"
    Everything parents need to know about their baby, child or teen's developing brain to raise resilient, emotional intelligent kids, by globally renowned neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis. 'What were you thinking!?'If you've ever asked this in despair while watching a toddler melt down, a tween push boundaries or a teenager make a truly terrible decision, this book is for you.In "What Were...
    By Nathan Wallis
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Let Them Theory
    New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other...
    By Mel Robbins
    Paperback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3200
    (8)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Eat Your Ice Cream
    Buy to Win
    Eat Your Ice Cream
    The New York Times bestseller that presents a bold new vision for living well and ageing with purpose from a world-renowned health expert THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a leading doctor and world-renowned health expert, the simple, uplifting and practical guide to cutting through the wellness noise, living well and ageing with purpose. ‘Essential reading for anyone who...
    By Dr Ezekiel J. Emanuel
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    The Winner's Formula
    The Neuroscience of Peak Performance, Success, and Happiness Why do some people win all the time? Why do others languish? From Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, addicts to billionaires, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades working to help people understand how to succeed. In The Winner's Formula, Kerry explains what goes on in your brain when you are...
    By Kerry Spackman
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Choose Your Hard
    Every path in life is hard. Being unfit and unhealthy is hard. Choosing to exercise, eat well, face discomfort, and do the difficult things is also hard. The question is: which hard do you choose? In Choose Your Hard, Professor Grant Schofield, one of New Zealand’s most cited health scientists with over 18,000 citations in the scientific literature, argues that...
    By Grant Schofield
    Paperback
    $3300
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar
    New Release
    The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar
    Powerful ideas for each day of the year from the author of the #1 worldwide bestseller, Atomic Habits. Based on the principles that made Atomic Habits a global phenomenon, this daily calendar turns habit formation into a simple daily practice. Get actionable guidance, motivational insights, and system-building tools that make it easier to get a little bit better—every day of...
    By James Clear
    Calendar
    $3699
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The DOSE Effect
    The DOSE Effect offers small habits to boost your brain chemistry. "This book will help you find more motivation, create deeper connections, energise your body, and destress your mind," says Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk. Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs...
    By TJ Power
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Now What?
    There are countless self-help books telling you how to get the life you want—how to find your purpose, make your plan, follow your goals. Yet, too many of us are frozen in life, unfulfilled and stuck with what we have. Too often, we only see our future through a lens of the past—our past beliefs, experiences, and circumstances. We desire...
    By Gary John Bishop
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • We Can Do Hard Things
    We Can Do Hard Things is a powerful and inspiring guide co-authored by renowned voices Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, and Amanda Doyle. This compelling book offers insights and encouragement to help readers tackle life's toughest challenges. By combining personal stories with practical advice, the authors empower you to embrace resilience and courage. Their collective wisdom sheds light on the strength...
    By Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle and Amanda Doyle
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Atua Wahine
    Ancient wisdom of the Māori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world Atua Wahine are the Māori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon, and more. From the earth mother, Papatuanuku, who sustains and nurtures us, to the goddess of peace, Hineputehue, who transformed pain into beauty, and the misunderstood goddess of the...
    By Hana Tapiata
    Hardback
    $3000
    Elsewhere:
    $3699
    (3)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Myth of Normal
    A book that changes everything - from the legendary Dr Gabor Maté THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world? Mental illness and chronic disease are on an unstoppable rise. How did we get here? And what lies ahead for us?...
    By Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté
    Paperback
    $2400
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Anxious Generation
    A powerful argument for reclaiming childhood—and all human relationships—from the online world, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author. Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking truth and wisdom in some of the most difficult spaces—communities polarised by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the mental health emergency hitting teenagers today in many countries around...
    By Jonathan Haidt
    Paperback
    $2299
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

The Latest at Book Hero

View all