Dear Mr. Rawles,
I was just made aware that on June 2nd, the U.S. National Academies (e.g., National Academy of Science, National Academy of Engineering) made their publications available for free on-line. http://www.nap.edu/
Documents can either be reviewed on screen, downloaded as a PDF (need to register with site to download files) or hard copies can be ordered (although at substantial cost).
Publications cover a broad range of topics from Agriculture, to Engineering and Technology, to Conflict and Security Issues. Although much of the material may be of little direct value to a prepper, there may be some value among the esoteric collection, such as:
- Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, Cervids, and New World Camelids
- Preparedness and Response to a Rural Mass Casualty Incident: Workshop Summary
- Mineral Requirements for Military Personnel: Levels Needed for Cognitive and Physical Performance During Garrison Training
There appears to also be a lot that would just be interesting reading.
Best Regards, – Sean in Sacramento, California