Books - Non-Fiction
Hopefully, you already have a number of these books on your bookshelves in paperback format. Perhaps you even have an extra copy or two for bartering or lending to friends and neighbors. Whatever you do, do not assume that there is going to be reliable energy to constantly recharge your electronic devices in order to access your digital copies. If you’re waiting for the lights to go out and think you’ll teach yourself these skills in an electronic format then you’ve already lost. Get these in paperback before it goes sideways. The term, or phrase, ‘build out your library’ is quite prevalent in the preparedness and self-sufficiency space for good reason. It’s basically another may of saying that you need to be constantly expanding your knowledge base. This collection of non-fiction titles will help you do that. If your knowledge is light or non-existent in a certain area, start there and then broaden your scope and seek out books in other areas either from this list or one you generate on your own.
A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine by Eric A. Weiss, M.D. Buy on Amazon
A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs: Of Eastern/Central North America (Peterson Field Guides) by Steven Foster and James A. Duke Buy on Amazon
A Guide to Canning, Freezing, Curing & Smoking Meat, Fish & Game by Wilbur F. Eastman Buy on Amazon
A Peterson Field Guide To Western Medicinal Plants And Herbs by Peterson Field Guides Buy on Amazon
Ball Blue Book: Guide to Preserving by Judy Harrold, Editor Buy on Amazon
Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game by John J. Mettler Buy on Amazon
Be Expert with Map & Compass - The Complete Orienteering Handbook by Bjorn Kjellstrom Buy on Amazon
Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods by T. Elias and P. Dykeman Buy on Amazon
Emergency War Surgery: The Survivalist’s Medical Desk Reference by Department of the Army Buy on Amazon
Hidden Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Ghillie Suit Construction by Matthew Dermody Buy on Amazon
Home Remedies, Poultice, Salves, & Tinctures by David J. Kershner Buy on Amazon
Homegrown Whole Grains: Grow, Harvest, and Cook, Wheat, Barley, Rice, Corn and More by Sara Pitzer Buy on Amazon
How to Survive Anything, Anywhere - A Handbook of Survival Skills for Every Scenario and Environment by Chris McNab Buy on Amazon
How to Survive the End of The World as We Know it, by James Wesley Rawles Buy on Amazon
KJV Holy Bible: Giant Print with 53,000 Cross References, Deluxe Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print Buy on Amazon
Making the Best of Basics: Family Preparedness Handbook by James Talmadge Stevens Buy on Amazon
Meat Smoking and Smokehouse Design by A., R., & S. Marianski Buy on Amazon
Medicinal Plants and Herbs (Eastern Central Region) by Peterson Field Guides Buy on Amazon
Mini Farming: Self Sufficiency on a 1/4 Acre by Brett L. Markham Buy on Amazon
Preparing to Prepare: A General Guide to Self-Sufficiency and Preparedness by David J. Kershner Buy on Amazon
Prepper's Natural Medicine: Life-Saving Herbs, Essential Oils and Natural Remedies for When There is No Doctor by C. Ellis Buy on Amazon
Preserving Food without Freezing or Canning by the Gardeners and Farmers of Centre Terre Vivante Buy on Amazon
Retreat Security and Small Unit Tactics by David Kobler and Mark Goodwin Buy on Amazon
Root Cellaring: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Root Cellar and Keeping Food in Cold Storage (Preserving Food) by Dion Rosser Buy on Amazon
SAS Survival Handbook - For Any Climate in Any Situation by James "Lofty" Wiseman Buy on Amazon
SEED SAVING BIBLE [10 Books in 1]: The Complete Expert’s Guide, Preppers Approved Buy on Amazon
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: A Guide to Building Shelters by Daniel Carter Beard Buy on Amazon
The Book of Outdoor Knots by Peter Owen Buy on Amazon
The Cure for all Diseases by Hulda Regehr Clark, Ph.d, M.D. Buy on Amazon
The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition by Carla Emery Buy on Amazon
The Forager's Harvest - A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samuel Thayer Buy on Amazon
The Solar Food Dryer by Eben Fodor Buy on Amazon
The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers by E.C. Smith Buy on Amazon
Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing by Paul B. Janeczko Buy on Amazon
When There Is No Doctor: Preventive and Emergency Healthcare in Challenging Times by G.S. Doyle Buy on Amazon
Where There Is No Dentist by Murray Dickson Buy on Amazon
Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook by D. Werner, C. Thuman, and J. Maxwell Buy on Amazon
Woodcraft by E. H. Kreps Buy on Amazon