Economic Survival

"Trading for Survival: Strategies and Tactics in a Post-EMP Barter Economy," provides a practical guidance for navigating the challenges of a post-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) barter economy. Drawing upon his extensive research and expertise, Newland offers strategies and tactics to help readers thrive in a world without functioning electronic systems. From understanding the value of different commodities to negotiating fair trades, this book equips readers with essential knowledge for trading and surviving in a post-EMP society.

The survival economy has you. Day in day out, you’re at the mercy of economic forces you can’t control and yet you’re on the hook when things go wrong. What if things were different? If we were able to live beyond a survival economy, what would that be like and how could that be achieved? By embracing automation and changing our economic system to maximize its impact, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Sound fanciful? It might even be inevitable.

Five decades ago, The Limits to Growth shocked the world by showing that population and industrial growth were pushing humanity toward a cliff. Today the world recognizes that we are now at the cliff edge: Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries while widespread inequality is causing deep instabilities in societies. There seems to be no way out. Earth for All is both an antidote to despair and a road map to a better future.

Distance is set in the same timeline as Deep Winter, Shatter, and Remnant, the first three books in the series, but is set in the Midwest, and follows the story timeline of the first three books, and provides a very different perspective as the storyline unfolds.

In Bending Adversity, Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experience, as well as observations from a cross section of Japanese citizenry, including novelist Haruki Murakami, former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, industrialists and bankers, activists and artists, teenagers and octogenarians. Through their voices, Pilling captures the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Japan.

Small farmers tilling handkerchief sized farms feed more than half the world. They thus maintain national stability, forestall conflict and reduce emigration. Secure food supply is nothing short of national security. Such facts define the poor world, yet are misunderstood by nations that influence international development. Practitioners know that small farmers’ yields can exceed those of large farms. They also know that food security means guaranteeing enough food to survive as a national priority unrelated to free trade. Good governments of poor countries practice this to avoid food ...

Prepare for Anything with Confidence! In Bug-Out Basics: Essential Items for Every Prepper's Emergency Kit, you’ll discover everything you need to build a comprehensive and effective emergency kit. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting out, this practical guide provides clear, actionable advice on selecting and packing the essential gear for any crisis situation. Inside, you’ll find: Must-Have Supplies: Detailed lists and recommendations for the critical items every emergency kit should include, from food and water to first aid and tools. Survival Gear Essentials: Expert ...

Keeping a secret is hard. . . Living a secret is even harder.Hidden behind the tall trees lies a secret fortress in the middle of the woods. No one knows about it. . . until now.To avoid a tyrannical king's corruption and the devastating aftermath of a societal collapse, a group of young people build their own castle in the middle of a forest. It serves as a secret community, which is a dream come true for them. After getting ambushed near the forest, the corrupt king's knights begin to close in on the castle. Bryce, Elizabeth, and the rest of the secret castle's inhabitants find their ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Beautifully written and full of wonderful descriptions and intriguing tales, In Patagonia is an account of Bruce Chatwin's travels to a remote country in search of a strange beast and his encounters with the people whose fascinating stories delay him on the road.

In the face of economic downturns, financial survival becomes a top priority. Introducing "The Recession Survival Handbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Survival in a Recession" by Steven Locke, a comprehensive and indispensable resource that equips you with the essential tools and strategies to navigate the challenging terrain of recessions. With a no-nonsense approach, Steven shares invaluable insights and step-by-step guidance to help you not only survive but thrive during times of financial uncertainty. This handbook provides a roadmap to bolster your financial resilience and empower ...

Can you picture a societal collapse so bad that the land becomes uninhabitable? What happens when it's up to one small group of people to reverse the societal collapse?After the collapse of society, Jason now lives in a house on a small island in the middle of the sea. Over the years, he had heard tales about what life was like on the land, but he had never experienced it for himself. He eventually discovers that the land was taken over by pirates many years ago. The societal collapse caused by the pirates was so severe that it drove many people to the sea. The people who remained on the ...

Terrorists are controlling the world in this Post-Apocalyptic thriller. After surviving a series of attacks, Ben and Michelle are desperate to vacate their heavily terrorized urban dwellings. There is a remote island that has caught their interest, and to keep their assailants at bay, they make the journey out there. But what they discover on the foreboding island is shocking, and they soon realize that the apocalypse they had hoped to escape is far from over .

Ross and his nine-year-old son are on their way home when the train suddenly stops moving. Trapped in the pitch black dark subway tunnel, the passengers soon realize they are unable to get a cellphone signal. As far they know, the power outage appears to be widespread. Needless to say, the airports and train stations are forced to shut down. Ross and Porter need to get back to the rest of their family. But how can they get home when their house is over two-thousand miles away? How will they purchase supplies after the economy completely collapses? How can they barter for food and water when...

A year has passed since the horrific events that drove Austin out of his home took place. Now it's time for them all to face the devastating aftermath.The ruthless terrorist organization is coming for everyone, and they will stop at nothing until they triumph. In this overwhelming post-apocalyptic world, where the communities are largely uninhabitable, the military has not been responding to the citizen's pleas for help. So, on their own, Austin and Michelle are trying to resist, but they are drastically outnumbered by people they can't trust.

Paul is enjoying a nice spring morning at his favorite National Park, when suddenly, a blinding flash soars through the sky. The flash is followed by a prolonged crackling sound. Peering through his binoculars, he can see a mushroom cloud, one-thousand meters away. He finds himself running away from the blast, and eventually, reaches shelter from the fallout . . . But that's only the beginning. The aftermath throws him into a reality in which he feels unprepared to embrace. As the nuclear warfare continues, his city becomes a serious risk. He must find a way to safety. But in a collapsed ...

It's been five weeks since the coronal mass ejection wiped out the power grid, and Cole's town is beginning to see what it's like to witness depletion of food and water. When nearly twenty-five hundred violent offenders break out of a nearby prison, things only get worse. The world is in a state of pandemonium, and the townspeople are getting increasingly desperate for supplies, even resorting to threatening each other. Cole knows that the town's best chance for survival depends on their ability to work together. But in a world where no one trusts each other, it becomes a lone struggle for ...

When a widespread power outage takes place, people begin to speculate about what caused it. Most people begin to assume it will come back on again soon, although Lance decides to do some prepping, just in case. But after days go by without the power being restored, society begins to deteriorate rapidly. The majority of the population decide to stay in their houses while they wait for the daunting ordeal to pass. But since Lance and his son are homeless, living in a car, it won't be as easy for them. With the temperatures growing hotter, they must escape to a region with milder weather, ...

What is a person supposed to do when society crashes? While on a business trip, a coronal mass ejection takes place, taking out the power grid and leaving Vaughn with no way to get in touch with his family. Over two hundred miles away from home, he tries to utilize every survival mechanism he can think of to get past the disheveled towns, dangerous looters, and the psychological toll that erupts while he is faced with such dire circumstances.

3rd Edition, Changes-added chapter 6, many edits, and pictures added. What are you going to do? Will you know how to survive when it is absolutely necessary? Are you one of the many who understand that it is not IF but WHEN? If you have ever thought about moving out of the city and off the grid, then you are awake and you understand just how necessary it is becoming to obtain the knowledge of our forefathers and great grandparents. There was a time, not long ago, when people had enough to eat because they relied on themselves and family to grow, forage, trade, and raise all the food they ...

After surviving a nuclear blast, Andrew and Jennifer board one of the submarines that are taking the remaining civilians to a safe location. But the warfare is just beginning.