Non-Fiction Books

In addition to writing fantasy books, G. David Walker has also released non-fiction books. The books below are available via Amazon in both print and Kindle versions as well as other retailers in ebook-only versions.

The Emergency ABCs

When crisis strikes, will you know what to do?
Emergencies don’t follow a script. That’s why The Emergency ABCs offers a flexible, easy-to-remember framework built around 26 simple actions and principles—from Assess and Breathe, to React, Wait, and Zero In.

Whether you’re facing a personal emergency, natural disaster, or moment of mass confusion, this book helps you stay clear-headed, focused, and ready to act.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Stay calm when everything feels out of control
  • Prioritize what matters most in chaotic moments
  • Communicate clearly, improvise solutions, and make fast decisions
  • Build a mindset that helps you adapt—not freeze

Part of the Alphabet Life Series, this volume avoids the humor and sarcasm of other entries in favor of clarity, calm, and compassion. It’s a no-nonsense guide you can keep in your emergency kit—or your back pocket.

Perfect for individuals, families, educators, or anyone who wants to be ready, not reactive.

Adulting Be Crazy

Let’s be honest: you’ve probably Googled “how to do taxes,” argued with a printer, or eaten cereal for dinner while doomscrolling through your to-do list. Congratulations — you’re an adult now. (Probably.)

This A-to-Z guide won’t make you rich, famous, or flawless. But it will help you get through real-life adulting with more confidence, fewer meltdowns, and a whole lot more clarity.

Inside you’ll find:

  • A is for Accountability – because blaming your mom doesn’t work anymore
  • B is for Bills – and how to pay them without sobbing
  • C is for Cleaning – or the art of not living in filth
  • I is for Impulse Control – your budget’s best friend
  • Z is for Zzzs – sleep is not a reward, it’s survival
    …plus 21 more painfully relatable entries

Written for anyone who’s ever felt like a confused, undercaffeinated imposter in a world of seemingly competent adults, Adulting Be Crazy is your reminder that you’re not alone — and you’re probably doing better than you think.

Perfect for grads, new renters, fresh divorcees, burned-out millennials, or anyone just trying to keep their plants (and mental health) alive.

CRITICAL THINKING: From A to Z

Think Smarter in a World That Wants to Think for You.

Critical Thinking From A to Z is your straightforward guide to breaking free from bias, misinformation, and emotional manipulation. With 26 short, punchy chapters, one for each letter of the alphabet, this book equips you to question more deeply, reason more clearly, and decide more confidently.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize logical fallacies and propaganda
  • Avoid mental traps like groupthink and echo chambers
  • Understand how algorithms influence your thinking
  • Ask sharper questions and find more reliable answers

Whether you’re navigating social media, political spin, or everyday conversations, Critical Thinking From A to Z helps you build a sharper, stronger mind one letter at a time.

Start thinking for yourself, and never stop.

The SHTF ABCs

The world may have gone sideways. This book didn’t.

Forget what you learned in school. When the power’s out and trust is dead, algebra won’t save you, but this alphabet might.

The SHTF ABCs: The Alphabet They Should’ve Taught You Instead of Algebra is a quick field guide wrapped in grit, gallows humor, and 100% nonsense-free advice. Inside, you’ll find:

  • 26 practical tips to help you adapt, endure, and outwit the worst
  • Helpful guidance for what you’ll need in a SHTF situation
  • A no-BS tone with just enough snark to keep you sane when the beans run out
  • Quick snippets in the Extras section on topics that didn’t fit neatly under one of the letter entries.

Whether you’re bugging out, hunkering down, or just mentally preparing for when the coffee runs out, this book is your starter course in surviving whatever comes next.

Because when SHTF, being unprepared will cost you and bad planning might get you eaten.

Life’s Little Alphabet

Simple lessons for living with heart, purpose, and joy.

Big ideas, simple words, thoughtful lessons for living well.

What if a little inspiration was all you needed to move forward — to live with more courage, joy, purpose, and heart?

Life’s Little Alphabet is a collection of short, encouraging reflections, one for each letter of the alphabet, offering timeless wisdom for anyone navigating life’s journey. Whether you’re starting something new, finding your way through change, or simply wanting to reconnect with what matters most, these gentle lessons will meet you where you are.

Perfect as a gift or for your own quiet moments, this is a book to return to again and again, one small step at a time.

Life 2.0 – Second Edition

Rewrite the Script. Live the Life You Were Meant For!

Are you stuck in a job, routine, or lifestyle that no longer fits who you are—or who you want to be?
Life 2.0: Rewrite the Script. Live the Life You Were Meant For. is your guide to making meaningful, lasting changes that align with your values, passions, and purpose.
This newly revised and expanded second edition walks you through a personal journey of self-discovery, reflection, and action. With conversational insights and built-in workbook-style exercises, Life 2.0 will help you:

  • Define what success and happiness truly mean for you
  • Identify what’s holding you back (and how to overcome it)
  • Determine whether to change your job—or your entire path
  • Use your unique skills and passions to build a fulfilling future
  • Create a plan that works for your life—not someone else’s expectations

Whether you’re in mid-career burnout, just starting out, or standing at a crossroads, Life 2.0 offers a practical framework to help you rewrite your personal script.

It’s never too late to upgrade your life.