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Don't be reckless with you most precious asset - life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it.

It covers everything you need to know, from how to understand zombie behaviour to survival in…

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I will never survive a zombie apocalypse. I'm pretty sure my last words will be, "OMG, Zombies! I'm going to take a selfie! Arrgghh." But for those with good sense and practical intelligence, plans for defeating the undead will need to be developed and set in motion. That's where The Zombie Survival Guide comes in. Max Brooks' offering is a fascinating "how-to guide" for living in a world overrun with the living dead. This book has it all, from weapons and combat techniques to offensive and defensive strategies. The information in this book is invaluable for those prepping for the…

From Steven's list on surviving a zombie apocalypse.

Part of what makes this survival guide so delightful is that it’s presented as practical knowledge, and not as any sort of hypothetical. This book is given the same way that a Boy Scout troop might read up on how to tie certain knots or start a fire with flint. And, if you end up in a survival situation (or reading a different book where you’re making choices in a zombie apocalypse survival situation!) this highly researched book could provide real helpful hints.

From James' list on drop dead hilarious zombie books.

By now everyone knows World War Z but this is the OG Zombie book that prepares you for the inevitable apocalypse. If you’re the kind of person who is always wondering the best place to live when zombies attack, or the best weapons to use (hint: you don’t have to reload a sword) to defeat the shambling hordes, then take a look at this.

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