David Nash

There is a lot of information available for those starting to learn to prepare for disaster. It can be intimidating, and confusing.21 Days to Basic Preparedness is written by a known preparedness expert. The author is both a certified emergency manager with 12 years experience working in state level disaster preparedness and response as well as a member of the prepper community. As a matter of fact David had the third highest prepper score on the Nat Geo show Doomsday preppers as well as worked more than 20 Presidentially declared disasters.In this book David brings together state of the art emergency management concepts with tried and true prepper techniques in a way that can quickly and cheaply begin a families preparedness journey.

This short book walks through the step by step process the author used to create a 16 foot diameter geodesic dome "bunker". It contains information of building an inexpensive geodesic dome frame from EMT conduit, ferrocement, and latex cement coverings as well as additional information on lighting and other issues. It contains links to additional videos and online dome calculators as well as end-notes for additional information on the content.

Ever since Nikko was a small cub, his family had one set of rules that could never be broken: don't leave the meadow and don't cross the stream. But one day while giving chase to a playful rabbit, the temptation becomes too great, and Nikki crosses the stream, ready for adventure. What happens when he becomes separated from his family? How will he get home? Nikko: The Adventure Begins is more than just a fun adventure tale. It's a story full of valuable lessons for today's youngsters, ranging from the importance of following the rules to how our actions affect the lives of those around us. Children and adults alike will love this heartwarming, coming-of-age tale. About the Author David Nash is the pen name of Christopher E. Ferguson. He is an average, blue-collar man blessed by our Creator with the gifts of words, a grand imagination, and a desire to entertain and capture the imaginations of others. After a lifetime of hard work, he is finally fulfilling his dream of becoming a published author. He encourages everyone to follow their dreams and gives the following advice: Nourish your own dream - Never give up, pursue it to fulfillment, nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie Kilday reveal the evolution of attitudes towards criminality and the law over the course of the twentieth century. Highlighting important periods of change and development that have shaped the overall history of crime in Britain, the authors provide in-depth analysis and explanation of each theme.This is an ideal companion for undergraduate students taking courses on Crime in Britain, as well as a fascinating resource for scholars.

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie Kilday reveal the evolution of attitudes towards criminality and the law over the course of the twentieth century. Highlighting important periods of change and development that have shaped the overall history of crime in Britain, the authors provide in-depth analysis and explanation of each theme.This is an ideal companion for undergraduate students taking courses on Crime in Britain, as well as a fascinating resource for scholars.

Nobody knows how to use pepper spray like corrections officers. With skill, command presence and a can of spray, a typical correction officer is outnumbered 128 felons to one.In this book, a seasoned correction academy instructor outlines how to confidently and effectively choose, use, carry and decontaminate pepper sprays. This book contains vital footnoted sections on applicable US State laws, information on mindset, and how pepper spray strength in measured so you don't mistakenly buy the cheap stuff.The Author, David Nash, is no publisher with a team of ghostwriters churning out crud. He is a long time use of force instructor and has certifications in law enforcement firearms, firearms instructor training, chemical agents, electronic restraints, specialty impact munitions, baton, and defensive tactics. He has several traditionally published books before venturing into the eBook arena.If you want good information that is presented logically and simply then there is no better choice.

Many people are beginning to become concerned by increasing natural disasters, global conflict, and political unrest and the smart ones want to do something about it. Unfortunately, increased awareness about disaster preparedness has caused an information overload. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available. Basic Survival helps readers dig out from under the avalanche of preparedness information. It dispels myths, introduces concepts, and teaches the basics of how to start preparing for disaster. Author David Nash, a lifelong prepper and the author of 52 Prepper Projects and The Prepper’s Guide to Foraging outlines an all-hazards approach to disaster management similar to the ones used by the military and federal and state governments. Nash has over ten years of experience in government emergency management as a planner, a first responder, and as an emergency operations center manager. Basic Survival is a great resource that presents a strong foundation for being prepared when an emergency hits.

Originally published in 1906, Horace Kephart’s Camping and Woodcraft: A Handbook for Vacation Campers and Travelers in the Woods stands more than a century later as a classic in outdoors writing. Praised byField & Stream as “an encyclopedia of living in the open,” it provides expertly detailed answers to hundreds of practical problems that arise on every outing in the great outdoors. Within Camping and Woodcraft, you’ll find tips on: •Catching and cooking game with minimal effort •Practical provisions to bring •Navigating unfamiliar trails and terrains •Setting up camp •Useful woodsmanship and marksmanship skills to learn •And dozens more topics Delivering timeless instructional wisdom, Camping and Woodcraft belongs on the shelf and in the backpack of every camper, hiker, and outdoor aficionado.

The Prepper's Guide to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available for to support a large-scale return to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but that botanical knowledge does provide an edge to the well prepared. This book advocates the acquisition of knowledge to allow its reader to safely identify, harvest, and use common North American plants. Wild plants can provide shelter, material, medicine, and food to help the reader extend stored food as well as to create items that may be otherwise unavailable during a crisis. Twenty-five easily identified plants common to the United States are described and illustrated with notations for their common usage. Each plant described in this book comes with one recipe for food as well as detailed instructions for at least one alternative use. Additional instructions for the preparation of standard medicinal items like tinctures, creams, and infusions are included as well as botanical guides to help identify other plants is included. Special emphasis has been added for North American trees.

Why study history? What’s the point? Through compelling historical narratives, such as the assassination of President Kennedy, Dr David Nash introduces us to the central elements of the subject. Readers learn how history seeks to explain, categorise and make sense of events of the past. It is a search for truth which involves searching for sources and then scrutinising them to try and determine how reliable they are. Nash explores how new interpretations can change our understanding of what was previously an established version of history and what lasting contribution the study of history can make to society and, indeed, civilisation. Ideal for those with an emerging interest in history, the book is designed to provide readers with a toolkit for further investigation of the subject.

Hard on the brain, easy on the eyes Challenging, baffling, and absorbing, these cryptograms are easy to read in large-size print. The strings of seemingly meaningless letters are actually carefully coded messages that will test and stimulate your wordplay skills. You don't have to be a professional code breaker or super spy to figure them out, and there's no need to struggle while reading them. All you have to do is enjoy solving the puzzles

Witchcraft haunts the Western imagination to this day, from Central Europe to Britain to North America. This book explores the development of witchcraft and of the belief in it (stressing the difference between the two), the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century obsession that spawned witch-hunting, the eventual decline of witchcraft, and the phenomenon’s fascinating ‘afterlife’ that has involved the Nazis’ fixation and modern treatments including Arthur Miller’s acclaimed The Crucible. Fully illustrated with historical documents and colour photographs, and expertly written by Professor David Nash, this book is the perfect introduction to a subject that is compelling, disturbing and a little-understood cultural touchstone.

Are you and your family self-reliant? Are you prepared for fire, flood, or civil unrest? If not, here are projects to help you preserve food, make your own tools, build a generator, keep a bee hive, grow your own food, and more.Everyone begins somewhere, especially with disaster preparedness. In 52 Prepper's Projects, you’ll find a project for every week of the year, designed to start you off with the foundations of disaster preparedness and taking you through a variety of projects that will increase your knowledge in self-reliance and help you acquire the actual know-how to prepare for anything. Project include:Bug Out BagMason Jar Vacuum SealerFood DehydrationLiquid Laundry SoapWheat GrindingMaking a Top Bar Bee HiveHomemade JerkyTire PlantersMaking Soft Curd Cheese from Powdered MilkAnd dozens more!Self-reliance isn’t about building a bunker and waiting for the end of the world. It’s about understanding the necessities in life and gaining the knowledge and skill sets that will make you better prepared for whatever life throws your way. 52 Prepper's Projects is the ultimate instructional guide to preparedness, and a must-have book for those with their eye on the future.

Tracing the subject from the Middle Ages to the present, David Nash outlines the history of blasphemy as a concept - from a species of heresy to modern understandings of it as a crime against the sacred and individual religious identity. Investigating its appearance in speech, literature, popular publishing and the cinema, he disinters the likely motives and agendas of blasphemers themselves, as well as offering a glimpse of blasphemy's victims. In particular, he seeks to understand why this seemingly medieval offence has reappeared to become a distinctly modern presence in the West.

Providing a rounded and coherent history of crime and the law spanning the past 400 years, Histories of Crime explores the evolution of attitudes towards crime and criminality over time. Bringing together contributions from internationally acknowledgedexperts, the book highlights themes, current issues and key debates in the history of deviance and bad behaviour, including: ? marital cruelty and adultery? infanticide? murder? the underworld? blasphemy and moral crimes? fraud and white-collar crime? the death penalty and punishment. Individual case studies of violent and non-violent crime are used to explore the human means and motives behind criminal practice. Through these, the book illuminates society's wider attitudes and fears about criminal behaviour and the way in which these influence the law and legal system over time. This fascinating book is essential reading for students and teachers of history, sociology and criminology, as well as anyone interested in Britain's criminal past.

Blasphemy is the battleground where religious and secular worlds come into conflict. It has a history which reaches into issues of religious belief, freedom of expression, and is bound up with the growth and development of new media. This title draws together a variety of primary sources relating to blasphemy from the Enlightenment onwards.

Blasphemy is the battleground where religious and secular worlds come into conflict. It has a history which reaches into issues of religious belief, freedom of expression, and is bound up with the growth and development of new media. This title draws together a variety of primary sources relating to blasphemy from the Enlightenment onwards.

Blasphemy is the battleground where religious and secular worlds come into conflict. It has a history which reaches into issues of religious belief, freedom of expression, and is bound up with the growth and development of new media. This title draws together a variety of primary sources relating to blasphemy from the Enlightenment onwards.