Planet X Forecast and 2012 Survival Guide is the ideal starting point for those of you who are just getting started with planning and preparation, because this book is about surviving a global catastrophe both on the move and in your own home. SURVIVAL ON THE MOVE: Every ounce has to count and what you wear, eat and carry will have a direct impact on your survival. That's why gathering these items begins in the home, and you may be surprised to discover how many of these essential survival items you already have on-hand. HOME SURVIVAL: Most will want to prepare to survive-in-place and the survival in place strategies offered in this book is intended for those on a modest budget. SURVIVING SOLAR STORMS: Of concern to all will be the coming solar superstorms. For the unprepared, these storms will cause the greatest loss of life in the years to come. That's why this book offers a detailed section on how to build an inexpensive kill zone solar radiation shelter in your own home, using a wide variety of low-cost and freely available construction materials. TAKING THE NEXT STEP: Once you feel you have a good bead on your survival planning and preparation for your family, a recommended follow-on book by Marshall Masters is Crossing the Cusp: Surviving the Edgar Cayce Pole. It takes you to the next level of planning and preparation, with a focus on how to survive a pole shift as part of a self-organized community of like-minded others.