What to Do When the Lights Go Out Be prepared when the modern world goes wrong

Unlike traditional survivalist manuals focused on extreme scenarios, this book is grounded in everyday reality. It promotes self-sufficiency, not fear—teaching readers how to prepare without panic, adapt without drama, and live more independently in a fragile world.

Part field manual, part lifestyle handbook, What to Do When the Lights Go Out is perfect for anyone seeking practical security, greater self-reliance, and a deeper connection to the resources we often take for granted. Whether you're facing a weekend power outage or water shortages, this book is your calm, capable companion.

NIC COMPTON is the author of How to Survive a Lightning Strike, published by Ivy Press (aka Life Skills, Chartwell in North America). He is writer/photographer specialising in sailing - but with a keen interest in environmental issues. He has written 15 books and recently completed an MA in Global Political Economy at Sussex University, and co-wrote two books about economics. He currently lives by the River Dart in Devon, UK, from where he sails a Romilly 22 called Ramona. More information at www.niccompton.co.uk.

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