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  • Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents

    Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents

    Book Review: Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents
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    The Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents is an expensive book, and it goes into a lot of detail – basically it is used as a text in various college level WMD classes.

    There is a lot of half information about dealing with chemical and biological agents, and a lot of people buying equipment to protect their families without access to effective information to ensure they are spending their money of the right equipment.

    You cannot seem to read a website about Chem-Bio without some rehash of the smells of certain chemical agents, but if you smell newly mowed hay or almonds – then you probably won’t last long enough to do anything about it…

    As I said before, this book goes into a lot of depth, HOWEVER, if your concerned about WMD, then you may want to consider learning a little more than most people.

    If you are worried about WMD (weapons of mass destruction) or CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) then you may want to get this book to learn about the things you are afraid of.  But I am not sure the price justifies the information for the general prepper.  I mean, the information is definitely worth the money, but there is a LOT more information in the book than most people need.

    Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents works well with the chemical warfare agents book I also reviewed.

  • Beekeeper’s Handbook

    Beekeeper’s Handbook

    Book Review: Beekeeper's Handbook
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    It is no secret that I believe that if it is possible then every prepper out to have a beehive or two.

    The uses of beeswax, honey, and propolis are almost endless, a hive produces items used for food, alcohol, medicine, light, and craft purposes.

    My only concern with beekeeping is that there is a lot to learn.

    The book Beekeeper’s Handbook helps with that, it is very accessible, has good illustrations, and has information for the new as well as the experienced beekeeper.

    I use this book a lot in my attempts to keep bees, I will admit that while I enjoy watching the bees fly in and out of my hives, I really don’t enjoy beekeeping as much as I enjoy using the products of the hive.

    I only bee keep for the preparedness and self-reliance aspects – its not a hobby or a profession with me.  So I welcome any help I can get.  Especially when the manuals I use give me what I need in a very concise manner without a lot of fluff.

    I hope that the beekeeper’s handbook is useful to you, as I think it is a pretty good book.

  • The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook

    The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook

    Book Review: The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook
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    This is a good complement to a disaster medicine library.  When I bought The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook I thought it was a listing of medicinal plants. I was wrong.

    While there are some listings of specific plants and their uses, this book  deals with the mechanics of actually making medicine.

    This book has very specific techniques to show you how to make tonics, poultices, creams, salves, and other preparations.

    It also deals with harvesting, storage, and handling of medicinal plants.

    While not what I was expecting, I am glad I purchased this book, as it gives information on the techniques of herbalism that is not easily found elsewhere.

    If you are into bushcraft, herbalism, home healthcare, DIY, preparedness, or any other field where you may need herbal medicine you must have this book on your shelf.

    Many older books on herbal medicine will tell you that a particular herb is good in a poultice or a tonic, or that it helps with a certain affliction.  This book tells you how to make a tonic, or what a poultice actually it.

    It teaches you how and when to harvest, as well as how to store your herbs and prepare them.  As I said – this book is extremely useful as a preparation for hard times. (Especially with Obama care screwing up the medical system)