books of practical information

[crazyassmetalhead]

there hasn't been much of a discussion of "do it yourself" books, guides on how to do shit, guides on things such as plants, drugs, weapons, food, medical procedures, carpentry.......anything useful. there was a "survival books" thread, and those are also pretty useful in my opinion, but this thread is more broad.....

anyways the point of this thread would be to share books that actually teach you things, actual tangible information that can be retained and used. information with practical applications, books that teach you how to do things that you will actually do if you wanted to or needed to.


here's my list so far, just shit i've read recently or am reading now:

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=62867&highlight=natural+cures+they+don%27t+want+you+to+k now
this is a pretty cool book about all the natural medicine out there and an in depth explanation as to why it's been demonized by modern medicen practioners, the media, pharmacutical companies and the U.S. governement (i haven't gotten to the part that has all the natural cures and such, but the author's tyrade against the powers that be is pretty amusing, though a little repetative)

edit: not so much about natural alternative medicine such as plants and herbs etc as i thought, i'ts more about how the government in conjunction with corporations are fucking everything up and making everyone's lives generally shitty to make money.........pretty informative but acting on some of the information is kinda expensive and a little bit hardcore

anyways i found that one downloadable for free on that survivalist website.



i also recommend these camping/wilderness survival books:

a reprint of "United States Air Force search and rescue survival training"
(bought it at barnes and noble)

the "sas survival handbook" by John "Lofty" Wiseman

"woodcraft and camping" by bernard s. mason

and this book about plants/ natural medicine (picture guide):

"reader's digest magic and medicine of plants"





idk i have more i'll add later, but these kinds of books seemed to be ignored a lot (cause they can be *****g as fuck) but are probably the most useful to read.


anyways any recommendations/additions to the list?

[charlee]

I read like one maybe two sentences, just cuz im blowed And I Thought this thread is a really fucking good idea.


How to Roll A 2 Paper Joint.

Here's What You Need:
3 Zig-Zag Whites
2 Grams Of Pot
Small Pair Of Scissors
The Ability To Roll 2 Same Sized Joints

1. While using only two papers, roll two Equally Sized Joints.

2. Cut the sticky part of the third paper off from the paper.

3. Place the Two Joints Together. Try to use two nice ends.

4. Lick 1/4 of the sticky. Use this to begin connecting the two joints.

5. Lick the rest of sticky and roll it tight, but don't press too hard as you may separate the ends.

6. Smoke It.

7. Never buy a Blunt Wrap again.

[deathlord888]

http://www.paladin-press.com/

this place has it all

[methtownblue]

I read the Zombie Survival Guide. It may not be realistic since it's about zombies, but it can still apply to other scenarios.

I also like to skim the pages in books at my local Army Barracks, but I don't know the specific titles.