Table of Contents
Preface vii
Introduction and Perspective ix
Chapter 1 Storm Warning 1
Chapter 2 Self-Reliance Overview 19
Chapter 3 Water the Foundation of Self-Reliance 29
Chapter 4 Food for the Long Haul 41
Chapter 5 Food, Famine, and Power 55
Chapter 6 Home in the Future 61
Chapter 7 Hot and Cold 65
Chapter 8 Cooking When the Gas Goes Off 71
Chapter 9 Medical Care for Yourself 79
Chapter 10 Personal Hygiene 91
Chapter 11 Human Waste Sanitation Alternatives 99
Chapter 12 What to Do with the Garbage 107
Chapter 13 Laundry 113
Chapter 14 Clothing Repair and Production 121
Chapter 15 Lights 129
Chapter 16 Tools for Self-Reliance 135
Chapter 17 Transportation 141
Chapter 18 Trade and Barter 147
Chapter 19 Fire Suppression and Survival 153
Chapter 20 Home Defense 163
Chapter 21 Education 175
Chapter 22 Energy 181
Conclusions and Entreaties 187
Personal Declaration of Independence 189
About the Author 191
