Overall the book is of superb quality. I purchased this from Amazon.com directly, not through some other seller. The item was indeed new however it was printed upside down and backwards of the front cover. I expected a top quality item from Amazon not a misprint!

this guide is a "must have" for anyone who expects to survive the apocolypse, an invasion or something more mundane, yet still lifethreatening like getting lost for any length of time, due to whatever cause. Food, water and shelter, the three basics. This guide details how to procure each in language anyone can understand. The illustrated section on traps is fascinating, even for a well versed mountain man like me. Buy it. You just might live to not regret it. Bigbear.

I do know why this Handbook is out of stock.I am ready to see if I can get my money back????

I read several great reviews about this book. It certainly measured up to and surpassed all of the reviews. What I will keep close at hand, after reading all the way through and reviewing often.

This is a must have for anyone that wants to survive. It doesn't matter wether it is a natural disastor or manmade this book will help you get through it. I suggest buying this larger version of the book and also the pocket size for your vehicle or bugout bag.

This is an important read. After Katrina. After Sandy. After 9/11. Every family should have a kit and a plan. The reduced size is great to keep in an emergency kit, but I'll buy a full sized copy next time around.