Survival Guide for Beginners
Essential Preparedness Tips, Techniques & Tactics to Survive in an Emergency or Disaster
By Charles Maldonado

No fluff. No fantasy. Just what you need when things go sideways.

This isn't some 400-page survival fantasy filled with theories you’ll forget under pressure. This is a lean, straight-talking field manual for folks who want to be ready—without getting lost in prepper overload.

If you’re new to survival or prepping, this 30-page guide hits you with the basics: what to pack, what to prioritize, and what mindset to adopt when the grid goes down, the water stops running, or the help isn’t coming.

Written in plain terms by Charles Maldonado, Survival Guide for Beginners gives you just enough to start moving without second-guessing. It’s the handbook you wish your neighbor had read before they panicked.

Why You’ll Want This in Your Pack:

🔹 Fast-read format you can finish before your next cup of coffee

🔹 Covers bug-out bags, real-world tactics, and survival priorities

🔹 No ego, no jargon—just what actually matters when disaster hits

🔹 Great for first-time preppers or as a refresher for seasoned ones

🔹 Fits in your glovebox, backpack, or side pocket without a fight

Specs:

• Format: Paperback

• Length: 30 pages

• Dimensions: 6" x 9"

• Author: Charles Maldonado

• Published: June 26, 2015

Iron Pines Verdict:
"If you don’t know where to start—start here. If you think you’ve already got it all figured out, read it anyway."