A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
The news today’s filled with calamities — Haiti is in chaos after a 7.0 quake, and some scientists are saying avoiding dangerous warming by 2100 is “barely feasible.”
So what better day to give away a copy of The Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times? Written by Albert Bates, this book offers some hardcore survival skills — like how to make seasoned roasted potatoes and chestnuts over an open fire in case your kitchen gets destroyed in an earthquake, flood, fire, or some other natural or human-caused disaster.
That’s just the start of it. Post Petroleum‘s got instructions for emergency childbirth, building a fallout shelter, disinfecting water, and even rebuilding society. And in addition to the post-apocalyptic advice, there’s the more practical tips you can take to achieve more self- and community-sufficiency now.
Read my review of Post-Petroleum to find out more, then comment by Tuesday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Wednesday (more info on freebies here). US addresses only.
Last but not least: The Haiti quake should be a reminder to all SoCalians that the big one’s overdue here — and we need to be prepared for it. Watch this video to get scared into action.
This terrifies me. Does the book mention weapons at all? As much as I don’t like them it would seem that they would be important, especially for women in a post-apocalyptic scenario.
Anyway – enter me please.
Comment by Kim Woodbridge — January 13, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
This looks interesting.
thanks,
Lisa t
Comment by Lisa T — January 13, 2010 @ 6:35 pm
Now that I’ve read your review, if I don’t win this book I’m going to have to buy it!
Comment by SSheilah — January 13, 2010 @ 7:27 pm
I would love this book.
Comment by Andre — January 13, 2010 @ 7:36 pm
Definitely looks like an interesting read. If I don’t happen to win it, it’s certainly going on my list of books to borrow!
Comment by Susannah — January 13, 2010 @ 8:59 pm
Vid is scary because it’s true & inevitable. Book seems interesting though.
Comment by Jeffry S. P. — January 13, 2010 @ 9:55 pm
Sounds like a must have!
Comment by Apryl — January 13, 2010 @ 10:13 pm
Oh, yeah. Gotta have a copy of this.Want to start practicing some of those recipes!
Comment by Mel — January 13, 2010 @ 11:36 pm
I’m in.
Comment by Melissa — January 14, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
That book sounds fantastic! Always have to be prepared!
Comment by Helby — January 14, 2010 @ 2:23 pm
agree with SSheilah!
pick me me me! :D
Comment by Renee — January 14, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
You had me at Emergency Childbirth…any book that has topics as varied as that sounds potentially interesting!
Thanks for the chance!
Comment by Kim — January 14, 2010 @ 3:55 pm
I would really like to read this. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail
Comment by Rebecca O — January 14, 2010 @ 6:39 pm
Excellent book, the most pro-green & survival cookbook, well worth the read and a great source of information in times of disaster.
Comment by tammy — January 17, 2010 @ 5:20 pm
Rebecca O is the lucky winner! Be prepared, everyone! :)
Comment by Siel — January 20, 2010 @ 6:54 pm