Yes!  To answer the most recent question.  The Glowing Ember Series, "The Deception of Sharmok", does have Boy Scout stuff in it.  Not so much as being a how to manual, but if you look, there is practical hands on tips for things...  And no.  I am not going to just tell you what they are.
See!  It is fun and informative.  Happy reading.  I hope you love it too.
Enjoy the journey.