When disaster strikes, staying calm is the rarest form of courage.Everyday Ready: Beans, Bandages, and Batteries is a grounded guide to real-world preparedness. It is clear, practical, and rooted in compassion rather than fear. Author William O. Thompson shows how true readiness begins at home through steady habits that protect food, health, and power before crisis ever arrives.From stocking a reliable pantry and managing first aid to keeping the lights on when the grid fails, this book teaches how ordinary people can stay steady when systems falter. Real stories and proven checklists show that preparedness is not complicated or costly. It is a series of small, consistent choices that protect families and strengthen communities.Readiness is not about isolation or alarm. It is about peace of mind, built one thoughtful step at a time.