Survival City

Hey there, friend. First off, I want to say something that might surprise you: preparing for martial law doesn’t mean you’re paranoid or living in fear. It means you’re smart. You’re looking out for yourself and the people you care about, and in a world where things can change in the blink of an eye, that’s exactly what you need to do. Now, I’m not here to scare you. Trust me, I’m not about doom and gloom. I’m about being ready. Martial law isn’t some far-fetched, only-in-the-movies scenario. History’s shown us time and time again that governments can and do impose ...

In his small New England hometown, Mark Vanhoenacker spent his childhood dreaming of elsewhere—of the distant, real cities he found on the illuminated globe in his bedroom, and of one perfect metropolis that existed only in his imagination. These cities were the sources of endless comfort and escape, and of a lasting fascination. Streets unspooled, towers shone, and anonymous crowds bustled in the places where Mark hoped he could someday be anyone—perhaps even himself.

Bound by a shadowy past, two women venture into the unknown, challenging society’s invisible chains in a quest that tests their friendship. In the hidden corners of life, where survival is a constant struggle, two women, best friends since childhood, reunite after many years. Shiran has found her way to success and happiness, while Lotem remains stuck in a cycle of dependence and exploitation. In the darker parts of Tel Aviv, surrounded by bad memories, they struggle to rekindle their friendship. Together, they confront the ghosts that once haunted them and strive to rewrite their stories...

2020 will go down alongside 1914, 1929, and 1968 as one of the most consequential years in history. This riveting and affecting book is the first attempt to capture the full human experience of that fateful time. At the heart of 2020 are seven vivid profiles of ordinary New Yorkers—including an elementary school principal, a bar manager, a subway custodian, and a local political aide—whose experiences illuminate how Americans, and people across the globe, reckoned with 2020.

If you’re looking for a solution to all your food supply problems—cost, accessibility, health, and safety—it’s time to do what struggling families did in World War II—grow your own food. And you can do it in your very own organic garden. Organic gardening is most commonly associated with large spaces in the beautiful countryside. But even if you live in a tiny space in the city with no backyard, you can still create a beautiful organic garden at home.

This book contains the exact steps that took me from being a city dweller with zero survival skills to becoming a self-sufficient master of both urban and wilderness environments in less than six months. Want to know the biggest difference between those two time periods? A comprehensive understanding of survival techniques adaptable to any situation. The problem is—most people don't know how to effectively prepare for and navigate through crisis situations, whether in bustling cities or remote wilderness. I wrote this book to solve your survival preparedness problem.

Percy Fawcett was a mapmaker and an adventurer. In the early 1900s, he spent years mapping out the jungles of South America. Fawcett became obsessed with the idea of a lost city of gold hidden deep in the jungle.

Taj is the most talented of the aki, young sin-eaters indentured by the mages to slay the sin-beasts. But Taj's livelihood comes at a terrible cost. When he kills a sin-beast, a tattoo of the beast appears on his skin while the guilt of committing the sin appears on his mind. Most aki are driven mad by the process, but 17-year-old Taj is cocky and desperate to provide for his family. When Taj is called to eat a sin of a member of the royal family, he's suddenly thrust into the center of a dark conspiracy to destroy Kos.

When the call center she works at is overwhelmed by an army of zombies, Sheila Noyce finds herself stranded on the far side of Louisville, Kentucky from the home where she left her husband and daughter earlier that morning. Yet even if she can somehow make her way back to them, and even if her family is still alive -- how can they hope to survive, in a city that is rapidly becoming an open urban grave filled with screaming hordes of the ravenous dead?

When an EMP attack wipes out the grid, Audrey Perry’s quiet life shatters. Desperate to save her injured nephew, she ventures into a city spiraling into chaos, only to bring danger back home. As violence erupts and neighbors turn ruthless, Audrey must defend her family and their farm at all costs.

Mastering urban survival doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Even if you live in a tiny apartment with limited storage space, it's easier than you think. Urban preppers with proper knowledge and minimal equipment have a 78% higher survival rate in crisis situations. Well-prepared urban dwellers can be self-sufficient for up to 30 days with the right planning and resources. You can achieve peace of mind and readiness without turning your home into a bunker or breaking the bank.

They call themselves Alpha Adventures, a group of six extraordinary people who come together for one special purpose... to seek the impossible. Funded by a billionaire heiress—and each possessing a unique skill set—The Adventurers will stop at nothing to find the mythical, the fantastical, the lost, and the forgotten. Now on the trail of the legendary sunken city of Kitezh off the coast of Russia—and on the run from a London mobster with his own agenda—the team soon discovers evidence of an elaborate hoax... And proof of something out of this world. Or under it. After all, there’s...

"My name is Rebel Anne Rae... and I am the last remaining human alive on planet Earth." Twenty years from now, the world has been ravaged by environment and global crises, resulting in worsening conditions and a sense of doom for humanity. In an attempt at revitalization, they turn to the help of robots called 'Mech'. But when the robots determine that Earth's best chance of survival is the eradication of humanity, people are forced to flee the planet. And a solitary girl is left behind. Marooned in a dystopian world, Rebel is forced to survive and avoid detection among androids intent on ...

For centuries, the city of Alexandria Beneath the Mountains was a meeting point of East and West. Then it vanished. In 1833, it was discovered in Afghanistan by the unlikeliest person imaginable: Charles Masson, deserter, pilgrim, doctor, archaeologist, spy, one of the most respected scholars in Asia, and the greatest of nineteenth-century travelers.

"It Ain’t Paranoia If You’re Right" Now, I ain’t some tinfoil-hat-wearin’ lunatic holed up in a bunker with 87 cans of ravioli and a goat named Liberty (though, to be fair, I do have about 43 cans and a goat named Hank). I’m just a regular fella who’s seen the writing on the wall—big ol’ capital letters, plain as day. And if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt it too. That itch at the back of your neck. That tug in your gut that says, “Things ain’t quite right out there.” You don’t have to look far to see the cracks forming. One good cyberattack, one ...

Boxed set of the first three Alpha Adventures novels—high-stakes action, legendary mysteries, and a team that stops at nothing to uncover the truth. They seek the impossible… and they won’t stop until they find it. Alpha Adventures is a team of six extraordinary individuals, each with a unique skill set, united by a single purpose: to uncover the mythical, the forgotten, and the lost. Backed by a billionaire heiress, they take on high-stakes missions that defy logic—and sometimes, reality itself. Book 1: The Invisible City On the hunt for the legendary sunken city of Kitezh, the ...

Experience Alexandra David-Neel's captivating and inspirational journey to become the first Western woman to reach the Tibetan holy city of Lhasa and be received by the Dalai Lama. Enduring backbreaking travel, threatening militaries, disease, and countless other dangers, David-Neel's journey is an epic demonstration of perseverance and courage.

When King Claudio sends Mangus the Magician and his faithful servant, Fabrizio, to Venice to steal a manuscript that explains a magical method of making money, they must succeed in their mission or risk death. The manuscript is key to obtaining great profits for the king-and a secure future for Mangus and Fabrizio.

Tony has always had tremendous respect for the thousands of people who live on Chicago's streets. Regardless of their pasts that have landed them in their current situations, he realizes that every unhoused person struggles greatly to survive every new day. The day comes when Tony experiences how stressful and challenging it is to survive on the street as he becomes one of the city's 75,000 persons without a permanent residence. At any given time, a thousand of these struggling survivors, including Tony for a time, actually lives on the city's streets all day and all night. Tony is well ...

Matt, Jamie, and Judy have made it through the first days of the virus. But that doesn't mean anything when it comes to long-term survival. Society has collapsed, and there's no indication that it's coming back online anytime soon. In the meantime, elements of violence and chaos rise up, threatening everyone. Jamie's cousin has property up north, near Santa Fe. If they can get there, they might be safer. The only problem? There's only road there, with nothing but the high desert stretching out on either side.