Top 10 Best Zombie Books

Zombie books are making a killing, pardon the pun, both in online book sales and the traditional book stores. The popularity of the best zombie books including the zombie survival book can be attributed to the increasing interest generated by these flesh-eating animated creatures the world over.

If you are a zombie fanatic then you must have already read the zombie survival guide. But if you are like most diehards, then one zombie book is not enough to satisfy this growing curiosity about these rotting corpses.

Here is a list of the top 10 zombie books that every zombie fanatic should read:

1). Grey Dogs: Zombie Survival

This book by Ian DG Sandusky talks about an epidemic that spares no one. Once you get infected with the viral infection, you a zombie which is by far more dangerous than the grey dogs.

2). Cell

This gory and horrific Stephen King novel is the world-famous author's tribute to zombie films. The book, which talks about terrorism and technological warfare and the use of cellphones to wipe away humanity's brain, is so riveting readers would not be able to put it down until the last page.

3). The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

This fully illustrated guide by Max Brooks is a must-have for everyone who wants to understand how the zombie works and how it can be outwitted in case of an attack.

4). World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Another must-read book from Max Brooks but this time, he talks about the zombie war and the stories of people who have survived the outbreak.

5). The Official Zombie Handbook- The Ministry of Zombies

This book by Sean T. Page reveals that the undead have been with humans even before the start of history. What is interesting is that the outbreaks in Rome and in ancient Babylon have all been documented. Everyone needs this guide to survive a zombie outbreak today.

6). The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks

Max Brooks makes it to the top 10 list for the third time with this short story collection of different zombie attacks that have been recorded. The stories are really short so it is an easy read.

7). Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection

Don Roff talks about an unknown illness that turned out to be a zombie infestation. The suspenseful story of the 2011 zombie apocalypse is made known to the world through the journal of a biologist who noted the zombies' behavior along the way.

8).Day by Day Armageddon

J. L. Bourne's new thriller will be a treat to zombie fans. The undead has risen to claim the planet starting with the United States. The story is narrated by a US Naval officer through his journal.

9). The Zombie Survival Guide: How to Live Like a King After the Outbreak

Etienne Guerin DeForest's book will teach you how to survive the zombie apocalypse in style. There is a caveat though; read this book only if you have a strong mind.

10). I Am Legend

This book by Richard Matheson owes its popularity to the movie which stars Will Smith. It is still possible to enjoy the book even if you have already seen the movie. After all, any tale about the plague and zombies will always be an interesting read especially when you realize that one man provides hope for mankind.

Expect more bestselling zombie books in the future for as long the people's interest in zombies remain unfazed. And from all indications, they never will.

There is no doubt there is a zombie craze happening right now throughout the world.

For some it is a fascination and love for great horror. For others it's a conscious effort to prepare for the zombie apocalypse. Whatever the case may be for you - we've got you covered.

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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Prepping

According to a recent poll 57% of readers have less than six months worth of food in storage, with 20% having less than one month. I have to admit, being more than a little stunned by the results of the poll neutral.

How could such a high percentage of readers, of a survival blog (my blog!), have such small amounts of emergency supplies on hand? After giving it some thought I could only come up with one conclusion - Procrastination.

I'm sure some readers will pitch a fit in disagreement. They will argue that it's not procrastination on their part but lack of funds. In some cases this maybe correct, but for the most part, it's just an excuse for putting off what they know needs to be done.

Procrastination is the persistent habit of putting off doing things you need (and want) to do. It's always easier to put off what needs to be done, instead of actually done it. Or so we thank - excuses come easily as we rationalize our self defeating acts of procrastination. I used to have the same problem.

Why people procrastinate and what to do about it

There are many reasons why people procrastinate when it comes to prepping, but it usually falls within the criteria given below...

Fear - Fear of failure, fear of not knowing where to begin, fear of making a mistake, fear of wasting money - these are are the most common origins of fear, leading to procrastination and lack of action.

The cure is to have a plan. Make a list, know what to store, how much and how to store it. Don't worry about wasting your money, you need to eat right? All you're doing is buying what you need in advance. Buy, store, eat and replace.

If you decide to store and use basic foods such as wheat, beans, corn and rice you'll actually save money, be healthier and possibly live longer...

Negative Self-Talk - Our mind can be our worst enemy, defeating us through negative self-talk even before we begin. Most of the time we do this without knowing it. Using phrases such as "I should" and "I have to" automatically sets objections in our mind. No one likes being forced, even by ourselves.

These phrases make prepping feel impelled, instead of something you want to do, leading to resentment, rebellion and inactivity. Instead of telling yourself, "I should start a food storage program - soon" or "I have to start a food storage program - someday," tell yourself, "I want to start a food storage program - now" or "I choose to start a food storage program - now."

By using the right words in our self-talk we can make conscious choices, leading to positive results and a stocked pantry.

Looking to the end result - When you're starting from the beginning everything seems overwhelming - you have to decide what to store, how much, purchase it and store it, rotate and restock. You worry about space, temperature, light and other considerations. This can be overwhelming.

We all started from the beginning - the important thing is to start. Most of us can't afford everything we need all at once and none of use can acquire all the skills needed in a day. It takes time. Prepping is like putting a puzzle together: One piece at a time.

Perfectionism - Aside from fear, perfectionism is the main cause of procrastination. We want everything to be perfect - if we can't have the "best", we wait until it can be afforded. Unfortunately, for most of us we will never be able to afford those items perceived as being the best, so we do nothing.

It doesn't matter how much you plan, how hard you work or what you do - your plan will never be perfect. Mine isn't. Remember; perfection is an idea, not a reality.

Sometimes you need to go with a less than perfect plan - buckets of wheat, beans and corn instead of the latest freeze dried foods - a single-shot break open shotgun instead of brand X tactical rifle.

Do what you can - now. If you can upgrade later great, if you can't you're still be better prepared than 95% of the population. The important thing is to do it now, while you still can. What are you waiting for - get to it.?

What preparedness project have you been procrastinating on? Why?

To find information that will help you plan for and survive a disaster including information and bug out bag lists visit my survival blog.

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Solar Power Panels & Kits At Walmart

I think that it is so cool that Walmart has been getting some really great items that preppers can use. They have everything and at pretty good prices. Free to Store shipping also. I have already ordered 2 of these :

My hubby is wanting to order a couple of these packs ---


and am wanting to order some more. They also have these great Mountain House items in various styles.



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Window Mounted Solar Hot Air Furnace (Aluminum Soffit Based)

Window Mounted Solar Hot Air Furnace (Aluminum Soffit Based)
This might be something to try out. Seems easy enough and it would come in handy.

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TOTALLY Amazing Bread in a Jar!!

TOTALLY Amazing Bread in a Jar!!

The amazing thing about this is that the bread will last for up to a year!! That is so cool and I know what I am going to be doing all next week!!

Shelters Using A Tarp

I found this on Pinterest on this Board and just had to share it. There are so many great ideas on Pinterest for prepping and food storage. I have found so many great ideas and tips on there. This one for various shelters using a tarp I really love. We have 6 of the huge tarps that you could cover a whole house with, I know because I had to use one when we lost our roof during the wind storm of 2008! I could make some really awesome shelters with them. The only con about them though is that they are so heavy! LOL



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Food Storage Recipe - TIP

I cannot believe that the first time I ever heard of these is in a commercial last night , right before Hell's Kitchen! They would be a great addition to your food storage. They come in an assortment of flavors. Would be an awesome thing to have on hand to make recipes from your food storage that your whole family would love. Keep things lively and not boring.

FLAVORS:

Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Basil

Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce, Creamy Portabella Mushroom

Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce, Fire Roasted Tomato

Progresso Recipe Starters Creamy Roasted Garlic Cooking Sauce

Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce, Creamy Roasted Garlic with Chicken Broth

Progresso Recipe Starters Creamy Three Cheese Cooking Sauce

You can see from that list of flavors that there are many ways to use these in recipes. Your family will love having these in your food storage. The Progresso website even have a ton of RECIPES for you to get some ideas for using these recipe starter sauces.



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Homeschoolers Need Calenders and Planners!

The number one thing that I have learned since homeschooling is that you have got to have a good calender and an even better day planner. I think that I have found some that are awesome and will fit my needs perfectly. I can get them where I get all of my other Office Supplies so that makes it convenient.

The most important thing I needed was a Planner that had lots of room and was sturdy enough to last with all of the times that I will be using it. I found the House of Doolittle Wirebound Weekly/ Monthly Planner and it is perfect for all of my needs. It has room enough on each day for me to write everything that I will be doing! This is perfect for day planning and lesson planning. I love the way the planner looks and it feels right in my hands when I am using it. It has a whole 2 pages per week!! It is wire-bound , which makes it lay down nice when I have it open on my desk. The cover of it is simulated leather and seems very strong. I don't think that it will tear any time soon. I will be taking this with me a lot when I go places and keeping it in my bag and it seems like it will be tough enough for the job that I need it for. This is perfect for my needs and I have plenty of room to plan out the whole school year. It is also Recycled.

I also wanted a desk calender for at home and for writing quick notes on and it is right here where I need it - ON MY DESK! I got this House of Doolittle Two-Color Monthly Desk Pad Calendar w/ Large Notes Section ! Another great Recycled product from them that actually fits my needs. Tons of room on each day for me to write things that need done. Sturdy paper and strong border. Fits right on my desk and is right where I need it. It is a full year and has a whole month on each page. I have never had a desk calender before and didn't think that it would work for me, but this has proven me wrong. It does work and I love it.

Altoids Tin Bread Bake (Survival Bread)

Altoids Tin Bread Bake (Survival Bread)

Just found this. Really cool idea. Wonder what else can be done with an Altoid tin.

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Kerosene Heaters - A Cost-Effective Alternative to Electric Heating(guest post)

Kerosene heaters are viewed by most as an archaic, outdated method of heating. But in reality, kerosene is a very cost effective, easy to use source of heat. While most of us picture the ancient glass lamp when we think of kerosene heaters, there are many modern, high efficiency kerosene based heating systems on the market today.

With impressive BTU production, these units are powerful enough to warm a very large living area at a reasonable cost. While many people enjoy the ease of electrical space heaters, the biggest flaw with these units is the very high cost of operation. With electrical bills skyrocketing in recent years, it's a viable option to explore kerosene as an alternative.

Kerosene can be stored for many years, and, contrary to what some might think, it's no more dangerous to store than any of the chemicals that are already kept in your household. Kerosene heaters, in fact, can be considered much safer than gas heating systems. With a gas heating system, even a small gas leak can be catastrophic. Something as simple as a pilot light going out can lead to an entire home filling with gas. In addition to the risk of combustion and fire, these fumes are very hazardous for family members who may be unknowingly breathing them in.

Another wonderful advantage of kerosene heating is the portability. Do you have a garage or workshop that's constantly ice cold in the winter? Having additional duct work run to this area can cost an arm and a leg, and to make matters worse, you're then stealing away valuable heating BTU's from the main living areas of your home. For households with an freestanding structure that's not directly attached to the home, this isn't even an option.

With a kerosene heater, it's as simple as filling it and turning it on. You can use it as needed. Once a day, once a week, or once a month, with kerosene, you pay only for what you use. Kerosene heaters are great for camping trips or outdoor activities as well. There are no wires, no power outlets, no gas lines, and no pilot lights to deal with. Simply set it down and turn it on, and you're enjoying comfortable, efficient heating immediately. An old fashioned kerosene heater can be a great conversation piece as well.

Nothing is more relaxing than enjoying a good book during the winter months in a comfortable chair beside an old fashioned kerosene flame. With constantly escalating electricity and gas bills, it's no surprise that people across the world are searching for alternative forms of energy. With the flexibility to heat only a portion of your home, it may be worth investing in a kerosene heater. Why turn on an entire central air unit and heat up the entire home when you're only using one room? Try out a kerosene heater and enjoy the savings that many people have known about for years!

Sarah writes about ways to save money on heating and cooling bills. Among Sarah's most recent work is an extensive write-up on the topic of portable kerosene heaters and how to effectively and safely use your heater in a kerosene heater safety guide.

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