Water
Finding, collecting, filtering, boiling and disinfecting water when normal supply fails.
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North American edition
When Modern Life Disappears
A practical guide to water, food, heat, hygiene, edible plants and household recovery when infrastructure fails.
Adapted for North American conditions, species and readers.
328full-color pages
7thematic sections + glossary
60+plants, trees, shrubs and mushrooms
650+scientific and historical references
3professional reviewers
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Adapted for North America
Not simply translated — adapted for North American readers.
This edition was revised for North American readers. European-only references were replaced where necessary, while plant, tree, shrub and mushroom coverage was adapted to North American species and conditions.
The book still emphasizes a critical safety rule: local identification, conditions and regulations must always be checked before using wild plants, mushrooms, water sources or improvised methods.
When infrastructure fails
Stored supplies only solve the beginning of the problem.
Modern homes depend on water pressure, electricity, heating, refrigeration, communications, electronic payments and continuous deliveries.
When one serious disruption affects several of these systems at once, stored supplies only solve the beginning of the problem.
This book explains the practical knowledge a household may need afterwards.
Food and heat
Cooking, preserving food and heating one room with limited fuel.
Hygiene and health
Washing, waste management, basic care and safer household procedures without normal plumbing.
Long-term self-reliance
Gardening, seed saving, useful plants, tools, repairs and low-tech household production.
What the book covers
Practical topics for the household.
Water and safer household treatment
Radiation, fallout and decontamination
Edible plants, trees, shrubs and mushrooms
Fire, stoves, cooking and lighting
Soap, detergent and hygiene without plumbing
Bread, dairy and food preservation
Rope, paper, ink, charcoal and repairs
Seeds, gardens and food around the home
Shelter, evacuation and navigation
First aid, illness and family care
Supplies and knowledge
Supplies solve the beginning. Knowledge matters afterwards.
Stored water, food, fuel and batteries are essential, but every supply is limited.
Longer disruptions require practical knowledge: how to make water safer, preserve food, maintain hygiene, heat a smaller space, grow food and produce basic necessities from available materials.
Inside the book
Seven thematic sections plus a glossary.
- 01Before disruptionHousehold planning and supplies
- 02First hoursShock, water, warmth and special risks
- 03Where you liveApartment, house, building and neighborhood
- 04Away from homeShelter, go-bag, movement and navigation
- 05Food and materialsPlants, trees, shrubs, mushrooms and natural materials
- 06Longer disruptionWater, gardening, seeds and food storage
- 07Manual workTools, repairs and useful household products
- 08GlossaryTerms explained for easier reading
Reviews and sources
Expert reviews and documented sources
The book includes 650+ scientific and historical references and was reviewed by professionals from agriculture, crisis preparedness and medicinal-plant practice.
“Through practical advice, clearly structured information and the author's rich experience, the reader gains knowledge useful both in crisis and everyday life.”
“What is exceptional in this book is the detailed and practical description of preparation for possible survival situations, even the most difficult ones.”
“A true guide and an easy-to-understand textbook for everyone who wants to enrich life with knowledge of nature and how to live well.”
About the author
Knowledge gathered for years, written for real situations.
Armin Omanovic works professionally in software development and has spent more than 15 years researching practical preparedness, self-reliance, edible plants, natural gardening and household resilience.
In 2015, the author organized and attended a course on collecting and drying herbs. The book grew from years of notes, field learning, source checking and practical research.
The result is a household guide intended to be read, tested and practiced before the knowledge becomes urgent.
“This book should not be read only as text. It should be used, tested and practiced while there is still time.”
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Frequently asked questions
Was this edition adapted for the United States and North America?
Yes. The English edition was revised for North American readers, including relevant changes to geographical references and plant, tree, shrub and mushroom coverage. Because North America contains many climates and ecosystems, readers must still verify local species and conditions.
Which parts of the United States is this edition intended for?
This edition is intended primarily for the eastern and central United States, especially areas with temperate, deciduous or mixed-forest climates.
Most of the book can be used in: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Much of the content is also relevant in parts of: Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, eastern Oklahoma and eastern Texas.
The chapters on water, food storage, heating, hygiene, household preparedness, gardening, repairs and infrastructure failure are broadly applicable throughout the United States. However, the distribution of wild plants, trees, shrubs and mushrooms varies by state, elevation and local ecosystem. Readers must always confirm that a species occurs locally and verify its identification before using it.
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Does this book replace official emergency or medical guidance?
No. The book is an educational household reference. Official emergency instructions, local regulations, medical advice and current safety information take priority.
Can I buy directly from this website?
The English paperback and Kindle editions are sold through Amazon. Technohealia provides information and previews, while Amazon handles checkout, payment and delivery.
Is this a military survival manual?
No. It is a practical household guide for ordinary people, focused on calm preparation, priorities and useful skills.
A practical guide for your home
Learn the skills before you need them.
A practical, full-color household guide for disruptions that last longer than expected.