This indispensable guide to family emergency storage provides a wealth of information for anyone who is serious about being prepared.In the eight sections of this book you will find:        Basic food suggestions for home food storage        Food storage facts and tips        Directions on dehydrating, fermenting, smoking, and curing meat        Nonfood necessities, such as medical supplies, clothing, and baby needs        Ovenless baking, soap making, candle molding, tanning hides, using white gas and kerosene, and tips for a survival garden        Survival mechanics        Recipes for tasty survival foods, including main dishes, breads, and desserts        Techniques for sprouting grain, washing on a rub board, building animals traps, and other handy informationNo other literature on the market offers a more in-depth guide to family emergency preparedness. Beginner s Guide to Family Preparedness is a valuable addition to any home or community library!*********************************************************This useful book contains a wealth of valuable information that can help any family be prepared for emergencies that may arise. It is written in simple language so that beginners can use it, but the information far exceeds that found in most other books. The beginners guide is conveniently organized in eight sections. Part 1 discusses the why, what, how and where of food storage and recommends basic foods for a home storage program. Part 2 presents food-storage facts and covers fumigation, the storage environment, containers, shelving plans and rotation. Dehydration, fermenting, smoking and curing meat are the themes of Part 3.