Pick (UK)
St John Ambulance / British Red Cross First Aid Manual
Authorised manual of the UK first aid organisations
≈ €15
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Emergency manuals and books
Paper works without power. A first aid manual for your country, a licence guide if you take up radio, and something to pass the time.
Reviewed 19 October 2026. No sponsored placements; some links on this page are affiliate links.
1Printed first aid manual
Our addition: not on the official lists
Pick (US)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Participant's Manual
Course manual
≈ €20
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Pick (NL)
Het Oranje Kruis Oranje Kruis Boekje
The Dutch national first aid standard; 27th edition (2021), 144 pages
≈ €25–30
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2Playing cards, games, books
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FI, UK
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Bicycle Standard playing cards
Durable cards
≈ €5
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3Radio operating & licence study book
Our addition: not on the official listsPick (UK)
RSGB Foundation Licence Manual (3rd edition)
Official Foundation study guide, 3rd edition for the syllabus in force since September 2024
≈ €15–20
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Pick (US)
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 6th edition (Technician)
Covers the 2026–2030 question pool (exams 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030)
≈ €30
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Pick (DE)
Rheinwerk Amateurfunk: Das umfassende Handbuch (4th edition, 2026)
Covers the June 2024 Bundesnetzagentur question catalogue, including the new class N; 792 pages; ISBN 978-3-367-11531-0
≈ €50
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Pick (NL)
VERON Cursusboek voor het N-examen (10th edition)
Course book for the Dutch N (Novice) exam, exam requirements from 1 April 2025; VERON item 702
≈ €26–28
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