Disaster Survival

Having had unparalleled access to the Chilean mine disaster, award-winning journalist Jonathan Franklin takes readers to the heart of a remarkable story of human endurance, survival, and historic heroism. 33 Men is the groundbreaking, authoritative account of the Chilean mine disaster, one of the longest human entrapments in history.

Are you familiar with "situational awareness"? This book will cover what you need to know to gain a complete understanding of this concept.

When Disaster Strikes San Francisco: The Ultimate Urban Survival Guidebook is your essential resource for navigating the unique challenges of life in the City by the Bay. From earthquakes and flooding to wildfire smoke and power outages, this comprehensive guide equips San Franciscans with actionable strategies to face emergencies with confidence. Written by a former paramedic and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, this book combines expert insights with practical advice tailored to San Francisco’s distinctive risks. Whether you’re preparing for “the big one,” securing...

A demolition of a building nearby causes Liam's office building to collapse. He is trapped inside and in his final moments, he can only think of one person—his husband, who is no longer in love with him. Maybe it was all in his imagination and it was all in his head, but it was too late now. Or was it? Note: This is a short, angsty romance with a happy ending. Trust the author :)

When the dead come to life, it’s up to an admiral’s daughter and a former war hero turned town crazy to save a small town. Being the daughter of an admiral, helicopter pilot Jetta Cross is anything but an ordinary young woman. She’s placed in charge of her father’s former Navy Seal comrade, John Hunter; a fallen war hero with a tendency to relive his past and forgo reality. When a government-generated superbug hits the island, the locals become infected and a zombie outbreak plagues their quiet town. Hunter is left alone and to his own devices at their beach house. Often believing ...

In Silverdale, Washington the survivors of a worldwide apocalypse are preparing for the coming winter storms. But just as they’re stocking away the last of the fall harvest, they make a disturbing discovery - someone has pilfered the food supplies!

Orphaned. Alone. Starving. The land is dying. As resources dwindle, the population is placed at the mercy of a secretive government, which operates on its own agenda. Critical top-level scientists researching the ecological disaster have gone missing, their disappearance a cold case file that haunts the local constabulary. Desperate for answers, the police captain hatches a plan to recover a critical key to the land’s survival. What they need is an experienced thief, and they know just the girl. Avalon is not just any burglar; she is an uncommonly good one. Caught in the act of stealing, ...

A slow, sickening roll. A mournful shriek from the sirens. For the small town of Port Blossom, it’s the beginning of the end. On a quiet Friday morning, the residents of a peaceful Oregon coastal town are going about their lives. A mother hurries to get her daughter to school. A weary teacher prepares for one last field trip before retirement. A proud innkeeper argues over repairs to her historic hotel . High above them, a lone seismologist on a forced vacation understands the terrifying truth: a megathrust earthquake has just ruptured the Cascadia subduction zone, and a catastrophic ...

Teach ‘Em Now, Thank Yourself Later Here’s the truth I learned the hard way—kids don’t magically know how to survive a power outage, a busted water main, or a weekend in the woods when the lighter won’t work. They’re not born knowing how to build a fire, bandage a cut, or navigate without GPS. And they sure don’t learn it by watching cartoons or scrolling on a tablet. If we want our kids to be capable, calm, and resourceful in an emergency, we have to teach them. Now don’t get me wrong—this isn’t about raising little doomsday preppers with camo face paint and MREs in ...

This guide covers how one can prepare himself and family members from a potential natural disaster and/or terrorist attack. It also covers such subjects as how to build a stockpile for food, how to create shelter, basic first aid guidelines, how to create your own electrical power, communication, self-defense tools, and financial preparedness.

In the frigid summers of the Antarctic continent, the sun never sets, and Olivia Campbell has long dreamed of spending a sunlit night in this beautiful, remote place. So when her boyfriend—a high-powered art dealer with a taste for the finer things in life—decides to stage an ostentatious, career-making auction aboard a luxury cruise liner to Antarctica, Olivia can hardly believe her luck. That is, until the ship sets sail and her boyfriend is nowhere to be found, and she is left to manage both the auction and her own creeping fear of the open ocean entirely alone.

As they silently make their way through the trees to the hidden refuge that Thomas Dyersen once found need of for his family centuries ago, Sara Merryn is grateful for its existence as the silence of the night erupts with the sounds that she has long buried in her memories.Storm Tide continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. No matter that they have planned for this moment since the storm that first brought them together, and the siege of lawless ...

We are used to a world in which our homes are supplied with fresh water, gas, and electricity. We’re used to having our waste removed and our sanitary needs met. These are all things we’ve come to expect, but what would happen if they were taken away? Flooding, hurricanes, and pandemics are affecting areas we once thought were safe from disaster—we shouldn’t take anything for granted.

Michael Macray has a story-telling gift carefully honed in the bars of Sanibel Florida, his tales are infused with his hilarious humor and highly tuned enjoyment of life and living. A dare-devil of the old kind, working Disaster Logistics, he lived through narrow escapes in Africa, bomb blasts in Yemen, and the burning Oil fields of Kuwait.

Disaster can strike at any time. Sometimes, as with a hurricane, you may get some notice; other times, in the case of a fire or an earthquake, you'll receive no warning at all. Most of the time, the disaster will leave your home and the surrounding area more or less intact. I've been in several earthquakes that damaged the furniture and windows of my apartment, but otherwise, everything was fine.

Will you be ready when disaster strikes? 🌪️ BOOM! A sudden crisis hits – will you have everything you need to protect yourself and your loved ones? "Beginners Bug Out Bag" is your ultimate guide to mastering survival, giving you the peace of mind to face any emergency with confidence. From natural disasters to civil unrest, when chaos erupts, being prepared isn't just smart – it's essential. This guide doesn't overwhelm you with fluff or jargon. Instead, it’s a fast, practical read packed with exactly what you need to build a well-equipped bug out bag. Here’s what you’ll get:...

**Escape to the Edge of Tomorrow with 'Tech Survivalist' - Your Ultimate Guide to 21st Century Preparedness** In an unpredictable world, staying connected is more than a convenience—it's a lifeline. 'Tech Survivalist' is your essential handbook to mastering the digital and analog communication skills necessary to thrive in any emergency situation. Embark on a journey that melds the primal instincts of survival with cutting-edge technology. Begin with the essentials, fortifying your survivalist mindset and assessing your technological arsenal. Step into the fascinating world of HAM radios ...

It had been 12 months since the worst day in Russell’s life. The anniversary of his daughter’s death sent him into the bottle. He loved his wife, but they grieved in different ways. Would the pain ever stop? Sarah missed Russell. She lay in bed unable to sleep. The heartache had nearly broken her, too, but Sarah didn’t want their marriage to end. If she could just get him to stop drinking. Could they learn to live again?

The health and longevity puzzle have never been aligned, until now. This essential book is a collection to seemingly unrelated pieces of understanding necessary to grasp the full concept of what needs to be done to ensure a healthy life - this is Dr. Wallach's Epiphany!

Battered, bruised, but alive, Helicity Dunlap rides out a hurricane in the Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse in Texas. She somehow manages to keep herself safe, and to even rescue a lost dog in the process. After a day in the hospital, she, her mom, and Sam make the two-day drive back to Western Michigan. They leave Andy and their dad behind, as Andy is finally going to get the help he needs in an addiction rehabilitation facility. Much to her dismay, Helicity ends up in the spotlight