Uncover the fundamentals of rituals, traditions, etiquette, and communication. Learn how to tie a tie, dive into fashion philosophy, perfect your table-setting skills, and grasp the art of seppuku.

A practical guide to staying alive — and keeping others alive too. Learn everything from mouth-to-mouth and DIY appendix removal (don’t try this at home, at least not before the apocalypse) to foraging mushrooms and making penicillin from scratch.

Unlock endless possibilities by turning your environment into a chemistry set. Transform sand into glass, harness tree fibers for countless uses, and become an electricity wizard.

Necessity breeds invention. Mills, pumps, and engines that do the heavy lifting for you. Capture moments with DIY cameras made from simple boxes and light-sensitive paper.

Dive into fascinating military techniques, from building trebuchets to crafting gunpowder with hay and urine. Unlock survival secrets with vivid illustrations and detailed charts.

Master ancient skills like fire-making, log cabin building, and rug weaving. Get hands-on with clay crafting, knot tying, natural dyes, and top-tier mousetraps. Plus, farming tips await in the next section.

Agriculture shaped civilization. Discover grain varieties, animal farming, fishing nets, and how to brew the finest wheat beer. Be the MVP of your post-apocalyptic gathering.

Beat boredom with card games, chess, ball games, and kite-making. Even try your hand at crafting a phenakistiscope. Ever wondered how to build a vibrator? Now you can!

Explore the distinct sounds of instruments like the Australian didgeridoo, jaw harp, sitar, and bell as you journey through the multiverse of music.