Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving Man-Made and Natural Disasters Everything you need to know to prepare for the worst—to be ready for any emergency, anytime. Whether disaster arrives in the shape of fire, flood, hurricane or tornado, or as terrorist attack, biological threat, economic collapse, or civil disorder, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Survival is a must-have resource for saving yourself and your family. Readers learn about: Survival Prepping Emergency Supplies & Kits First Aid Communications Edible Wild Plants Food Storage Building Shelters Hunting & Fishing Basic Fighting Skills Psychology of Survival And much more… Lack of vigilance, threat assessment, and readiness should not be lamented in retrospect—after disaster has struck. Survivors are those who have the vision and smarts to be ready for even the worst-case scenarios. And The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Survival is your guide.