Primitive Technology: A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters, and More in the Wild - Plant, John Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

From the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild.

 John Plant, the man behind the channel, Primitive Technology, is a bonafide YouTube star. With almost 10 million subscribers and an average of 5 million views per video, John's channel is beloved by a wide-ranging fan base, from campers and preppers to hipster woodworkers and craftsmen. Now for the first time, fans will get a detailed, behind-the-scenes look into John's process. Featuring 50 projects with step-by-step instructions on how to make tools, weapons, shelters, pottery, clothing, and more, Primitive Technology is the ultimate guide to the craft. Each project is accompanied by illustrations as well as mini-sidebars with the history behind each item, plus helpful tips for building, material sourcing, and so forth. Whether you're a wilderness aficionado or just eager to spend more time outdoors, Primitive Technology has something for everyone's inner nature lover.

Review

JOHN PLANT is the creator of Primitive Technology, the viral YouTube channel with more than 9 million subscribers around the globe. A self-taught primitive technician, John has apprenticed as a soil tester, in a pottery shop, and at a powder coating factory. Since 2015, he has been running his YouTube channel from Far North Queensland, Australia, where he was born and raised.Introduction

 Primitive technology is the practice of making tools, structures, textiles, and clothing using only natural materials found in the wild. The goal of this pastime is to revisit disciplines and skills that modern technology has made obsolete. Some of the projects in this book are based on techniques used in primitive times; others are drawn from my own experiences with outdoors crafting.

 Growing up in a rural area of Australia's Far North Queensland, I had an interest in science but no access to the latest technology. The systems and techniques our ancestors used to secure the basic amenities humans have always needed for survival-food, clothing, and shelter-intrigued me. I became preoccupied by the idea of making implements from scratch and living in the wilderness without contemporary resources. As most children do, I built small forts using sticks and stones; once I mastered rudimentary skills I tackled more complex structures and techniques. The next step was to film the building process, and I created a YouTube channel for all the videos. I knew that others might enjoy my hobby as much as I did, but I didn't anticipate how popular the channel would become, and I'm grateful to everyone who has supported it.

 This book is a collection of projects featured on my YouTube channel, each one tested and refined over my years of honing the skills of primitive technology. The instructions and information on materials detailed in this book will help you to make them yourself. Most of the materials I use are native to Australia, so where possible I've suggested substitutions, but I encourage you to experiment with whatever you find in the wild. The level of difficulty ranges from easy (a few steps or materials) to complicated. If primitive technology is new to you, I recommend working with a partner on the more advanced projects.

In this book, you'll read about the projects I came up with for my channel. One particularly vexing obstacle I had to deal with involved animal products. Because of the legal restrictions on hunting in Australia, I had to come up with alternatives for bone and leather, which was especially difficult for some projects. For example, it would have been much easier to make a bellows out of leather instead of clay, wood, and bark, as I did for the forge blower (see page 186). But discovering new ways to work with natural materials is what I enjoy the most about primitive technology. I love borrowing from the world around me to create something useful.

 I hope primitive technology inspires you as much as it did me to engage with the outdoors. Thanks for watching and reading.

Primitive Technology

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR SURVIVALISTS, OUTDOOR LOVERS AND ARMCHAIR ADMIRERS OF PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY. Disconnect from digital and reconnect with your inner caveman. BUILD. COOK. HUNT. HEAT. SURVIVE. COULD YOU THRIVE IN THE WILDERNESS? The most primitive human skills unite us all, yet we live in an age more detached than ever. Reconnect with the earth and learn how to build things by hand from scratch, guided by the creator of the world’s most popular primitive technology YouTube channel, John Plant. Watched by millions online, this is the first time Primitive Technology’s ancient methods, rooted in fire, stone, earth, water and plants, have been comprehensively laid out in a book. Through illustrations, photographs and instruction, learn how to create something useful from natural resources and become skilled in the art of fire starting, pottery making, shelter building, spear throwing, basket crafting and much more. Whether you are a seasoned survivalist, a lover of the outdoors or an armchair admirer, these primitive crafts teach us all something about the fundamentals of human life on earth.

Watched by millions online, this is the first time Primitive Technology’s ancient methods, rooted in fire, stone, earth, water and plants, have been comprehensively laid out in a book."

Primitive Technology II

The Stone Age is the common denominator of mankind, and through experimental archeology—the relearning and replication of ancient skills—we take a step of discovery and understanding into this rich past. In this collection, drawn from the pages of the Bulletin of Primitive Technology, learn to create tools to fabricate more complex technologies; master the arts of the bow and arrow; build a shelter or fashion clothing from fibers or buckskin. Primitive Technology II: Ancestral Skills provides the guide to rediscovery of the skills and crafts that bind us all into this great human family.

Through this collection, assemble from the Bulletin of Primitive Technology, we step into the past to relearn old ways, and share them with the future. Learn to create stone tools that may be used to fabricate more complex technologies."

A View to the Past

A View to the Past is the collected work of primitive technologist and archaeologist Scott Jones. It brings together articles that have appeared in the Bulletin of Primitive Technology, integrated with previously unpublished sections. It combines basic skills, advanced techniques, experimental methods and thought pieces as expressed through more than twenty years of experience in primitve technology.

A View to the Past is the collected work of primitive technologist and archaeologist Scott Jones."

Struggle for Survival: Water

Do you have what it takes to survive when necessities like water are scarce? Students will learn how dehydration affects the body along with basic survival skills including how to treat water and the importance of having a plan in place in case of emergencies. This nonfiction text builds reading skills while students are engaged in high-interest content! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

This nonfiction text builds reading skills while students are engaged in high-interest content!"

Bushcraft Wilderness Survival

Bushcraft or Bushcraft Survival is the combination of Modern Wilderness Survival and useful Primitive Survival Techniques. It is a hybrid survival science that emphasizes both ancient knowledge (primitive technology) and the modern science of survival. Bushcraft normally splits skill acquisition between Medium-Term Survival Techniques (4 to 40 Days) and Long-Term Survival Techniques (40 Days Plus). It is a combination of numerous skills including the ability to craft useful tools and equipment from the natural environment along with hunting and gathering skills. "Bushcraft is about surviving and thriving in the natural environment, and the acquisition of skills and knowledge to do so. Bushcraft skills include; firecraft, tracking, hunting, shelter building, the use of tools such as knives and axes, foraging, hand-carving wood, container construction from natural materials, rope and twine-making, and many others. This is a must read for anyone wanting to integrate more plant-based meals into their lifestyle.

This is a must read for anyone wanting to integrate more plant-based meals into their lifestyle."

Camping in the Old Style

The outdoor survival expert’s complete primer on traditional camping techniques—newly revised and updated with color photos and illustrations. Before the days of RVs and nylon sleeping bags, people still went camping. In this comprehensive volume, wilderness educator David Prescott explains the methods used during the golden age of camping, including woodcraft, how to set a campfire, food preparation, pitching a tent, auto camping, and canoeing. More than a simple how-to guide, Camping in the Old Style explores the rich history of American camping, with wisdom from classic books written by camping pioneers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Wescott also discusses his own methods, techniques, and philosophies. The information and ideas are brought to life through both archival and contemporary photographs.

In this comprehensive volume, wilderness educator David Prescott explains the methods used during the golden age of camping, including woodcraft, how to set a campfire, food preparation, pitching a tent, auto camping, and canoeing."

Bulletin of Primitive Technology

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Knowledge of the Ancestors: Survival Skills (B&w)

A book that will take the beginner or novice outdoor person into forgotten skills from long ago. Using only what the nature provides, you will help to ensure your survival in a survival situation, and begin to grow a closer relationship with the earth.

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The Tao of Survival

“Offers clear, concise, effective, time-tested, even hallowed, means of going into any survival situation with your ‘A’ game.”—Jim Morris, Special Forces major (retired) and award-winning author of War Story Written by a student and teacher of Asian thought, martial arts, healing, and meditation, The Tao of Survival focuses on real-world, core survival skills that can save your life anytime and anyplace, in any emergency situation. It delves into fundamental concepts that most survival books don’t cover, including how to deal with fear, developing mind/body skills, and fully engaging your senses to be aware of your surroundings. “It is not every day that one comes across a gem. And that is exactly what this book is. For anyone who is into survival—that is, into life and living—then this book is truly a precious commodity to be read by everyone.”—Mykel Hawke, author of Hawke’s Green Beret Survival Manual and Special Forces combat commander “What a great book, not only well written and informative, but actually useful. There are many fine books written on the topic of survival . . . but this is the first I've seen which comprehensively focuses on teaching the essential fundamentals of true survival.”—Dr. Carl Totton, Psy.D., director of The Taoist Institute and martial arts grandmaster “[Ayres has] always had a seeker’s perspective and has applied it well in his search to know what one needs to learn to be a survivor . . . The Tao of Survival is a masterful synthesis of what it takes to survive . . . while living in a modern world.”—David Wescott, director of Backtracks and managing editor of the Bulletin of Primitive Technology

And that is exactly what this book is."

Survival Skills of Native California

Author Paul Campbell reveals the knowledge he has spent 20 years learning and reproducing from California natives. Included are sections on the basic skills of survival, the tools of gathering and food preparation, and the implements of household and personal necessity, as well as the arts of hunting and fishing. Sample topics include: shelter; greens, beans, flowers and other vegetables; meat preparation; how to make and shoot an Indian bow.--From publisher description.

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When Technology Fails

There’s never been a better time to “be prepared.” Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live “green” in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe. When Technology Fails covers the gamut. You’ll learn how to start a fire and keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless, as well as the basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business. You’ll learn how to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure, as well as practical information for dealing with water-quality issues even when the public tap water is still flowing. You’ll learn alternative techniques for healing equally suited to an era of profit-driven malpractice as to situations of social calamity. Each chapter (a survey of the risks to the status quo; supplies and preparation for short- and long-term emergencies; emergency measures for survival; water; food; shelter; clothing; first aid, low-tech medicine, and healing; energy, heat, and power; metalworking; utensils and storage; low-tech chemistry; and engineering, machines, and materials) offers the same approach, describing skills for self-reliance in good times and bad. Fully revised and expanded—the first edition was written pre-9/11 and pre-Katrina, when few Americans took the risk of social disruption seriously—When Technology Fails ends on a positive, proactive note with a new chapter on "Making the Shift to Sustainability," which offers practical suggestions for changing our world on personal, community and global levels.

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Wild Plants and Survival Lore

In this first volume of his Secrets of the Forest series, nature educator Mark Warren explains how to identify and use 100 wild plants as food, medicine, and craft. He also covers “primitive” survival skills, from building a shelter, to purifying water, making tools, traps, and snares. With more than 200 original hands-on activities, the book is a step-by-step guide for teachers, scout leaders, outing clubs, and wilderness programs, and anyone interested in the outdoors and forgotten skills. Hikers who want to carry less gear and become more self-reliant by using what the forest has to offer, will find tricks in these pages to lighten their loads. Outdoor rec professionals will expand their knowledge of their natural surroundings to share with their clients. And parents who seek a closer relationship with nature for themselves and their children will learn to become active, adventurous participants in the forest, rather than just occasional visitors. Volume 2: The Art of Creating Fire and Storytelling and Ceremony Volume 3: Eye to Eye with Animals and at Play in the Wild Volume 4: The Art of Archery and Lake to Whitewater Canoeing

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Struggle for Survival: Shelter

Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

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Struggle for Survival: Shelter 6-Pack

When a catastrophic event happens, will you have what it takes to build shelter in order to protect yourself from extreme temperatures? This nonfiction reader examines some of the methods to prevent exposure and other survival aspects when dealing with the harsh elements. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds critical literacy skills and academic vocabulary and is purposefully leveled to engage different types of learners. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, the text includes a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and images to deepen understanding. The detailed sidebars feature fun facts that develop higher-order thinking. The Try It! culminating activity provides additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text features complex content appropriate for middle school students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

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Survival Forever, a Practical Compilation

This book is designed to be a complete guide to assist the novice as well as the skilled camper and traveler feel well prepared if faced with the need to survive in a critical situation. It not only teaches physical survival skills but also how to survive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually in situations that may ordinarily panic even the best of us. Survival Forever will teach you: • How to build shelters • How to build a fire • How to make your own sleeping bag in the wild • How to find your direction if you are lost • How to act when faced with wild animals and insects • How to find water and purify it • How to get all the food you need (including what grasses are edible) • How to make your own eating utensils out of natural materials • And MUCH MORE! Duskis combines his own experience and years of research with those of some of the foremost experts in the survival field to create a useful guide for everyone, from the occasional leisure traveler to the seasoned outdoorsman or woman.

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Epic Survival

Matt Graham, star of the Discovery Channel's Dual Survival and Dude, You're Screwed, details the physical, mental, and emotional joys and harrowing struggles of his life as a modern-day hunter-gatherer. Early on in his life, Matt craved a return to nature. When he became an adult, he set aside his comfortable urban life and lived entirely off the land to learn from the smallest and grandest of all things. In this riveting narrative that brings together epic adventure and spiritual quest, he shows us what extraordinary things the human body is capable of when pushed to its limits. In Epic Survival, written with Josh Young, coauthor of five New York Times bestsellers, Matt relays captivating stories from his life to show just how terrifying--and gratifying--living off the grid can be. He learns the secrets of the Tarahumara Indians that helped him run the 1,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail in just fifty-eight days and endure temperature swings of 100 degrees. He takes us with him as he treks into the wilderness to live alone for half a year, armed with nothing but a loincloth, a pair of sandals, a stone knife, and chia seeds. He recounts near-death experiences of hiking alone through the snowdrifts at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and tells us about the time he entered a three-day Arabian horse race on foot--and finished third. Above all, Epic Survival is a book about growing closer to the land that nurtures us. No matter how far our modern society takes us from the wilderness, the call remains. Whether you're an armchair survivalist or have taken the plunge yourself, Matt's story is both inspiration and invigoration, teaching even the most urbane among us important and breathtaking lessons.

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Makeshift Workshop Skills for Survival and Self-Reliance

In today's high-tech society, even the most advanced devices and systems are not failsafe. Tools can break or wear out, batteries can go dead, and all sorts of malfunctions can render the modern conveniences we rely on totally useless. If quick replacements of failed items are not readily available, the ability to improvise and adapt in the workshop suddenly becomes very practical. James Ballou, author of the best-selling Long-Term Survival in the Coming Dark Age, dramatically expands on the popular home workshop material in his first book to present a "makeshifter's" way of building and repairing things with only a pile of raw or salvaged materials, your hands and your mind. In this fascinating new book, he presents a wide range of unconventional, remarkably creative home workshop skills, including: • HOMEMADE TOOLS—Make your own hammers, drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, saws, files, chisels, vises, clamps . . . • EXPEDIENT REPAIRS—Perform sturdy repairs with ordinary glue, tape, cord, wire, dowels, nuts and bolts . . • MAKESHIFT CONSTRUCTION—Construct all sorts of functional items out of coat hangers, old car parts, 2 x 4s, wooden dowels, nails, rebar, coffee cans . . . • USEFUL PROJECTS—Build a homemade forge out of an old barbeque; handle simple soldering jobs with a road flare; perform quick weld repairs with car batteries, jumper cables, and a pair of pliers . . . Ballou also gives extensive instruction in makeshift metalworking, practical calculating skills, resourceful salvaging, plus dozens of practical tips for the craftsman or handyman who might need this information in an emergency or who simply enjoys learning about alternative ways to handle home workshop projects.

... with some of the old-timers who mastered these skills in an era when educational resources weren't as vast as they are today. Primitive Technology : A Book of Earth Skills, edited by David Wescott (Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, Publisher, ..."

Eco 7: Zionists, Green Freaks and Hasidic Hippies

Have you ever been confused when people talk about "sustainable living?" Do you want to know about the real Holy Land, the one that doesn't get shown on the news? Ever wondered what living in a communal village would really be like? In September of 2011, the author went to Israel to answer all these questions for himself. Eco 7: Zionists, Green Freaks, and Hasidic Hippies is the insightful and inspiring memoir of his five months on the Hava-ve-Adam Ecological farm in central Israel. Along the way, he does indeed meet Zionists, green freaks, and Hasidic hippies, and he learns from sometimes painful experience the fine art of vagabonding in a foreign country. Over time, he comes to understand the true meaning of not just permaculture but also family and community. Far from being a war-torn military state, this book shows an Israel that is alive and ever-changing, as well as a study in contrasts, through the eyes of one who was there.

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LASTING SOLUTION TO OIL-AND-FOOD CRISES

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Survival Kit for Stressful Times

A survival kit is an absolute must in danger zones, often determining whether we survive, barely make it or perish through unpreparedness. We also need a survival kit to navigate the storms of life battering our mental, emotional and spiritual health. This book was written specifically to address the 10 grave problems facing humanity from a Christian perspective. SURVIVAL KIT examines these challenges and the fears and apprehension of countless millions who have lost hope that their governments/leaders can solve their everyday concerns. The book is both practical and devotional, with sensible and spiritual suggestions. There is strong emphasis on doctrine to help us understand the WHAT and WHY of the Christian faith, with special focus on the Second Coming of Christ. All in all, a survival kit for everyday use and for almost any situation. Reviews for Survival Kit An excellent prophetic book that is spot on. A very timely read for those asking questions about End Time events. SURVIVAL KIT is really an appropriate title, a practical guide for living in these stressful times, culled from Jackie’s many years of life and ministry experiences. I congratulate her for this book is a legacy to this generation, so apt in these perilous and unpredictable times. Pastor Kenneth Kang Triumph in Christ, Penang -- SURVIVAL KIT vividly describes the anxious and challenging times we live in today by giving an insightful expose of global problems. A versatile book indeed. It not only responds to problems from a Christian perspective, backed by Biblical references and examples, but also includes a useful section for ministry and counselling. Charles Ooi Trainer Excerpts Chapter 1: A World in Crisis Ten Global Problems - Job Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution - Global Economic Vulnerability and Global Financial Meltdown - Civil Society, the Social Contract and rise of Populism - Global Warming, Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters - Overpopulation, Food Insecurity and Environmental Degradation - War and Ethnic Conflicts, the rise of Terrorism and Immigration Backlash - Corruption, the World Happiness Report and 1MDB - A new Cold War (?), Geopolitics and Nuclear Risks - Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Scams - Loneliness, Depression and Ageing God is calling out a Remnant unto Himself (pp216, 220) During every move of God, He seeks out individuals and groups of people who are set apart to fulfil His purposes for that generation. The Remnant refers to a continuous community (large or small) of God’s people who were or are spiritually preserved throughout various dispensations….Abraham’s descendants preserved from all attempts by the enemy to destroy them. Remnant believers make deliberate choices to obey God at all costs. They have boldness and courage, refusing to submit to the prevailing values and norms of society. Are you a REMNANT believer? Would you be willing to partner Jesus Christ in the greatest adventure of your life, to be used by Him to change your generation and hasten His coming?

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Survival Guide 2.0

Learn 101 Survival Tips that everyone should know. You never know when disaster will strike, and it almost always comes as a surprise when it does. This book presents valuable information in an easy to use, condensed format that gives the basics of some of the most important lessons of survival. This book will not only teach you what you need to know about building a proper shelter, but also will teach you the basics of natural medicine. This book will help you avoid making some of the deadly mistakes that people tend to make when they are unprepared for disaster. All of the information in this book is divided into simple tips, and are presented in an easy to understand way. By learning the basics taught in this book, you increase the chances of surviving a disaster exponentially. However, you also have to learn about, research and practice the skills this book talks about to obtain proficiency. With this book, that becomes easier. About the Expert Matthew Allen is a 33 year primitive survival enthusiast. He enjoys practicing stone age and other primitive living skills and incorporating them into his daily life in order to keep his living expenses down. He knows that it takes more than simply reading a book or watching a YouTube video to achieve mastery of any skill set. Matthew Allen lives with his wife, Dori in a small house with a large dog named Trevor. They spend their days going on walks, writing and just enjoying being together. Their daughter, Sofiya, loves nature as well. She likes to watch spiders carrying their egg sacs around as they go about their day. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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Survival Skills of the North American Indians

This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered.

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Survival Knives

Some survival guides explain the basics of how to make primitive tools. But do you know how to actually successful hunt with spear, throwing stick, bola, or primitive bow? Making tools that you do not know how to hunt with will not get you to meat. If you’re hunting with primitive weapons, especially crude survival weapons you’ve made in the field under actual survival conditions, you must adapt your strategy to the weapons available or go hungry. Author James M. Ayres grew up in the Midwest hunting squirrels, rabbits, and other small game with bows, spears, atlatls, and bolas he made myself. He has hunted with bow, spear, net, and other primitive weapons with the Lacandon in Yucatán, the Igorots in the Philippines, the K’iche’ in Guatemala, the Sasak in Indonesia, and others. In Survival Knives, he shares his knowledge so you, too, can survive using such tools and weapons. It’s not enough to have a knife and know how to make basic hunting weapons. That’s craftsmanship—not survival. Nor is it enough simply to have a knife when trapped in an emergency situation, like a collapsed building. You need to know how to conserve your knife and use it properly to escape so that it will not break and you are not injured. Learn how to use survival knives, and how to use the tools and weapons you can make with the knife—not only in wilderness, but also in urban areas, foreign countries, and disaster zones such as earthquakes, floods, fires, and civil insurrections.

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The Field Guide to Spiritual Survival

This field guide looks at the spiritual practice of Christians through the eyes of one who can often be found in the wilds. As a guide and a teacher of both spiritual skills and survival techniques the author draws parallels with how we can successfully negotiate our spiritual situations in the same way he instructs people on how to be physically safe and healthy in the wilderness.

This field guide looks at the spiritual practice of Christians through the eyes of one who can often be found in the wilds."

Primitive Skills and Crafts

"From craftsmen, artisans, archaeologists, anthropologists, and outdoorsmen come skills passed down through the centuries: fire making, camp cooking, basket weaving, pottery making, animal tracking. Now anyone can make glue from the yucca plant or make a juniper-bark berry basket"--Jacket.

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Long-Term Survival in the Coming Dark Age

Would you be prepared to survive in the event of a complete breakdown of modern civilization? A man-made or natural global disaster could strand you for months, years, or forever with no electricity, no water from the taps, no grocery stores, no city services, and no government. Further, you’ll be surrounded by countless others who didn’t prepare—the very same people who mock survivalists by calling them paranoid pessimists and worse. But survivalists are the ultimate optimists. They believe that they will succeed—no matter what happens to the rest of the world—if only they can assemble the right supplies and learn the right survival techniques. Author Jim Ballou introduces you to the essential skills and mind-set you will need to survive a complete, long-term shift in the way the world operates. He tells you what items you need to assemble now and what skills will be priceless later. Learn how to assemble a survival workshop, recycle and salvage everything, develop survival bartering skills, prepare and store caches, and much, much more. More than a blueprint for bad times ahead, this informative guide may inspire you to attain a new level of self-sufficiency. If knowledge is power, then you have access to unlimited power right now. Use it wisely.

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Primitive Technology Newsletter

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In an emergency, don't lose your head. Panic creates mistakes. There are all types of emergencies. Most people don't realize that if your car goes into the water, the water pressure outside the car door makes it virtually impossible to open. Either keep a screwdriver, hammer or punch near the driver's seat so you can quickly break the window and swim out. If you don't have that, kick the windshield out. The only way I know that is that I watched a safety video and learned it. You might think it's boring but I took the time to educate myself about all the types of hypothetical dangerous situations I could be in and how to handle them. If it happens, you know exactly what to do. Knowing what to do can keep you calm and brave. Learn safety information with everyone in your household including children. Create an emergency plan for the entire family so that everyone knows what to do.

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