From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.com comes this first-of-its-kind guidebook for all the “prepper” moms keen to increase their family's level of preparedness for emergencies and crises of all shapes and sizes. Publisher’s Weekly calls Lisa Bedford’s Survival Mom an “impressively comprehensive manual,” saying, “suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters. . . . From 'Instant Survival Tip' sidebars to a list of 'Lessons from the Great Depression'. . . Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay.”

Solar-Driven Water Treatment: Re-engineering and Accelerating Nature's Water Cycle looks at the use of solar energy and in particular photovoltaic technologies, as a viable, accessible and sustainable option in the treatment of water. Solar-Driven Water Treatment: Re-engineering and Accelerating Nature's Water Cycle provides insight into the different solar powered technologies, in-depth information about the viability of sunlight in the water treatment process, the potential environmental implications as well as the performance, economics, operation and maintenance of the discussed technologies. Elaborating on the potential issues and health risks associated with the water purification systems this reference also covers the need for appropriate technologies in the present scenario to improve worldwide access to clean drinking water. Readers will learn the most appropriate technology for their specific need making this book useful for renewable energy and environmental engineers in investigating energy efficiency, water treatment technologies, and the economics of technological change in the treatment of water by solar technologies. - Provides a valuable resource on how to solve the issue of drinking water scarcity by solar energy - Describes various solar water treatment techniques with their environmental impacts - Cover issues associated with solar water purification and the need for technology assessment

Designed to be taken on the trail, "The Backpacker's Field Manual" is an in-depth handbook that provides backpackers of all levels, from beginners to trip leaders, with all the essential information they'll need. 100 line drawings.

Do you know how safe your drinking water is? Do you know what is being done to improve the security of your public water systems? Where does your drinking water come from, and how is it treated? If you get your water from a private well, do you have any idea if private wells receive the same protection as public water systems? Inside this book, you'll discover... What is Water Purification? Why Is Water Purification Important? Why Should You Purify Your Water? Understanding the Seriousness of Water Contamination and How it Affects Us Where Can You Find Information About Your Local Water System? What You Can Do To Protect Yourself and Your Family How to Purify Your Water How You Can You Benefit from Using a Whole House Water Filter How Safe Is the Drinking Water If You Get Your Water Supply from a Household Well? This guide will teach you how you can purify your water, so you can be healthy and avoid any unnecessary illnesses or diseases.