This magazine has been around for a while and now is online. The archives are extensive and there are "How to" guides for about every topic needed for basic survival away from the 'friendly' confines of civilization... (see WIKI)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth_News
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
Rats, of course, they expect to be paid for the CDs containing the Archives - but it might be a good investment...(?)
https://www.motherearthnews.com/order/order.aspx?promocode=MMEGO9Z1&gclid=COCOp6WcwJ4CFQjyDAodwUU7sQ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth_News
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
Rats, of course, they expect to be paid for the CDs containing the Archives - but it might be a good investment...(?)
https://www.motherearthnews.com/order/order.aspx?promocode=MMEGO9Z1&gclid=COCOp6WcwJ4CFQjyDAodwUU7sQ