The Nuclear Survival Handbook


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Nuclear War Survival Skills


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A field-tested guide to surviving a nuclear attack, written by a revered civil defense expert. This edition of Cresson H. Kearny’s iconic Nuclear War Survival Skills (originally published in 1979), updated by Kearny himself in 1987 and again in 2001, offers expert advice for ensuring your family’s safety should the worst come to pass. Chock-full of practical instructions and preventative measures, Nuclear War Survival Skills is based on years of meticulous scientific research conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Featuring a new introduction by ex-Navy SEAL Don Mann, this book also includes: instructions for six different fallout shelters, myths and facts about the dangers of nuclear weapons, tips for maintaining an adequate food and water supply, a foreword by “the father of the hydrogen bomb,” physicist Dr. Edward Teller, and an “About the Author” note by Eugene P. Wigner, physicist and Nobel Laureate. Written at a time when global tensions were at their peak, Nuclear War Survival Skills remains relevant in the dangerous age in which we now live.







Nuclear War Survival Skills


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A field-tested guide to surviving a nuclear attack, written by a revered civil defense expert. This edition of Cresson H. Kearny's iconic Nuclear War Survival Skills (originally published in 1979), updated by Kearny himself in 1987 and again in 2001, offers expert advice for ensuring your family's safety should the worst come to pass. Chock-full of practical instructions and preventative measures, Nuclear War Survival Skills is based on years of meticulous scientific research conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Featuring a new introduction by ex-Navy SEAL Don Mann, this book also includes: instructions for six different fallout shelters, myths and facts about the dangers of nuclear weapons, tips for maintaining an adequate food and water supply, a foreword by "the father of the hydrogen bomb," physicist Dr. Edward Teller, and an "About the Author" note by Eugene P. Wigner, physicist and Nobel Laureate. Written at a time when global tensions were at their peak, Nuclear War Survival Skills remains relevant in the dangerous age in which we now live. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cresson H. Kearny was a graduate of the Texas Military Institute and of Princeton University. He worked for Standard Oil in Venezuela and served in the US Army as a captain in the Panama Mobile Force. Many of his jungle-tested inventions were used by US infantrymen in WWII. In 1964, Kearny joined the Oak Ridge National Laboratory civil defense project, which is where the research supporting his book Nuclear War Survival Skills was conducted. He died in 2003.




Life After Doomsday


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Nuclear Survival Guide


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Overconfidence in society's ability to recover and survive potential catastrophes has led many people to ignore the importance of disaster preparation. This carefree attitude is especially widespread among those who are generally positive about their life, health, and safety. Ironically, these same people would often be most devastated by disasters or catastrophes. Times have changed, and the risk of disasters has never been greater in our lifetimes, whether man-made or natural. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms are stronger and deadlier than in years past. Earthquakes are more powerful and happen more often, wars are more common, and famine has been knocking at our door for years now. In this book you will learn .... Supplies Transportation Communication Energy Options Shelter and Protection Food and Water Personal Hygiene Much, more! Take a minute to imagine how you'll feel once you are ready for any disaster, and how your family and friends will react when they see how easily you will survive! So, even if you're one of those that believe it will never happen to you, you too can learn just how simple being a pepper is and how essential it is by reading this guide.




The Ultimate Nuclear Survival Handbook


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In The Ultimate Nuclear Survival Handbook, award-winning author Avary Sinclair shares expert strategies and vital information to help you navigate and survive the devastating effects of a nuclear fallout, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for any eventuality. With a clear and concise breakdown of the different aspects of a nuclear event, this comprehensive guide provides a deep understanding of the dangers and how to effectively respond. It goes beyond just theoretical information and offers practical preparedness strategies tailored to the specific needs of families. From building sturdy shelters to preserving essential resources, this handbook leaves no stone unturned in ensuring readers are fully equipped to face the challenges of a post-nuclear world. In addition to preparedness, the book also covers essential survival skills such as first aid, water purification, and self-defence, empowering readers to confidently navigate through a resource-scarce environment. An EMP triggered by nuclear fallout would instantly render mobile devices, cars, computers, credit cards, and invaluable data useless, plunging society into chaos within seconds. Imagine a world where communication, transportation, financial transactions, and data storage are obliterated in an instant. For those of us who rely on electronic devices, the implications would be dire. The handbook provides comprehensive strategies for surviving in this new reality, emphasising preparedness and resilience. With the advice and guidance provided in this handbook, readers can transform their uncertainty into confidence and resilience, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to safeguard their future in an unpredictable world.







The Last Sanctuary


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The consequences of a nuclear detonation extend beyond the initial blast. Fallout, a deadly mix of radioactive particles, is disseminated into the atmosphere, posing long-term health hazards and contaminating vast areas. The ionizing radiation released during a nuclear explosion can cause acute radiation sickness, genetic mutations, and an elevated risk of cancer in survivors. It is imperative to comprehend that even a limited nuclear exchange between nations would have catastrophic humanitarian, environmental, and geopolitical repercussions. The modern nuclear arsenal possesses the capacity to alter the course of civilization, making it paramount for individuals and societies to prepare for and mitigate the potential consequences of a nuclear war. In the following chapters, we will investigate the preparations and actions required to increase one's chances of survival in the event of a nuclear conflict, recognizing that the prevention of such a catastrophe remains the ultimate goal of global diplomacy and arms control efforts.




Danger and Survival


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Bundy, a former special assistant for national security under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, explores the history of the nuclear bomb.