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"In Old-Fashioned on Purpose, Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we're yearning for. Inside these pages, readers will learn how to find joy in the kitchen, proven strategies for growing your own groceries, how to craft a more grounded routine, and clever tips and creative DIYs to help you embark on your old-fashioned journey. This inspiring...
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Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
2024.
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First North American edition.
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341 pages : illustrations, charts ; 25 cm
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In this bold, radically hopeful book, a data scientist, drawing on the latest research, practical guidance and eye-opening graphics, gives us the tools for understanding our current environmental crisis and making lifestyle changes that actually have an impact.
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CASSL Books
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[2022]
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120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"In these uncertain times, it's important to be prepared for anything. That's why you need a backyard barnyard - so you can raise your own goats, chickens, rabbits, and more. With food prices rising and the global economy on shaky ground, it's more important than ever to become self-reliant, and with a backyard barnyard, you can do just that. If you're looking for a more sustainable way of life, look no further than raising goats, chickens, rabbits,...
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Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2023.
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192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"Live the dream and make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, this book is all about making your homestead stronger by achieving synergy between its different parts." -- Back cover.
"Whether you're just dreaming, working on site selection, or an experienced homesteader, The Sustainable Homestead is the go-to resource to bring permaculture...
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TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
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xv, 190 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"A practical guide to self-sufficient and sustainable living from the star of Homestead Rescue. Do you wish for a more resilient, sustainable, and empowered way of providing for your family in uncertain times? Are you worried about unreliable power grids, uncertain water supplies, or overly complex food chains? Veteran homesteader and star of the Discovery Channel's Homestead Rescue Marty Raney shares a big-picture vision of how ordinary families...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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xviii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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"In this book Eve O. Schaub, humorist and stunt memoirist extraordinaire, tackles her most difficult challenge to date: garbage. Convincing her husband and two daughters to go along with her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating any trash at all. For an entire year. And- as it turns out- during a pandemic. In the process, Schaub learns some startling things: that modern recycling is broken, and single...
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Build your way to a more self-sufficient lifestyle with step-by-step projects for backup and supplementary utilities--including independent water, heat, and electricity--growing and storing food, raising small livestock, beekeeping, and more. Many of the projects require basic materials available at your everyday home center, but this book also provides valuable DIY resources for solar, hydro, greenhouse, and gardening needs. This book will help you...
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The benefits of foraging for food are far and wide. Whether you're looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, save money, or develop healthier habits, A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is an extensive on-the-go directory of more than 100 profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides tips on identification, seasonality, location, what and when to harvest, and how to prepare and use them in...
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A complete guide to modern pedaled-powered, treadled, and hand-cranked devices for the home.
What if I could harness this energy? An unusual question for anyone putting in a long stint on a treadmill perhaps, and yet human power is a very old, practical and empowering alternative to fossil fuels. Replacing motors with muscles can be considered a political act-an act of self-sufficiency that gains you independence.
The Human-Powered Home is a one-of-a-kind...
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From the editors of Urban Farm magazine, Urban Farm Projects expands the boundaries of city and suburban self-sustainability. Over 40 innovative do-it-yourself projects are stylishly presented and compiled in this entertaining and easy-to-follow user's manual.
With projects ranging from the simple (candle making and canning) to the more ambitious (raising bees to pollinate your own crops), this crafty book will appeal to the thrifty and eco-conscious...
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From celestial navigation to sharpening blades, Ana Maria Spagna outlines 100 skills you'll find indispensable for life after an apocalyptic global catastrophe. She covers obvious needs like first aid and farming, while also providing suggestions on how to build a safe and culturally rich community through storytelling and music making. Full of quirky illustrations by Brian Cronin, this book will provoke surprise, debate, and laughter as it leads...
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Welcome to the world of organized living, where the chaos of daily life transforms into a symphony of order and purpose. In the pages of this book, you will embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of mastering home organization and efficiency, empowering yourself to create a harmonious and streamlined living space that nurtures both your surroundings and your well-being.In our fast-paced world, finding balance can feel like an elusive dream. The...
13) Zero-Waste Cooking: Utilizing Food Scraps, Meal Planning, Storage Tips, and Creative Recipe Ideas
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Are you tired of throwing away spoiled food and feeling guilty about your environmental impact?Do you wish there was a simple way to preserve food and reduce waste without compromising quality and flavor?Discover the transformative guide to Zero-Waste Cooking and Food Preservation that will revolutionize how you think about food! This comprehensive book is your go-to resource for mastering the art of zero-waste cooking, food preservation, and sustainable...
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A single, information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this newly updated and comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of five hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals discussed. Whether you're contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing hobby farm or you've always wondered about the...
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Mother Earth News Almanac is back--refreshed and ready for the next generation of self-sufficient makers and DIYers.Mother Earth News Almanac: A Guide Through the Seasons returns! The 1970s classic has been out of print for years. Now, updated for today's readers and back in print, its information is as useful as ever. It contains instructions and illustrations for everything from harnessing solar energy to cultivating a sustainable garden to learning...
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Grow your flock with practical, breed-specific advice for beginners
Deciding to raise chickens is one thing, but figuring out which breeds will suit your needs is another-especially with hundreds of different types! Whether you're raising chickens for eggs, meat, companionship, or show, The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds has all the information you need to get started. This easy-to-use reference book helps you assess your needs and guides you...
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Ecological gardening with ease and simplicity.
Gardening Naturally offers a wealth of information and practical advice for growing indoor and outdoor plants based on sustainability, a rejection of artificial chemicals, and respect for biodiversity and the natural world. From advice on planning your garden and dealing with disease, insects, and the arrival of cold weather, to tips for starting your own compost, repotting effectively, and choosing...
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"Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners" is your comprehensive handbook for transforming your gardening ambitions into reality within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener looking to extend your growing season, this guide provides practical advice, essential tips, and step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate a thriving and bountiful greenhouse garden.
• Choosing the Right Greenhouse: Explore...
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Save vegetable seeds as you harvest so your favorite plants can grow again next season. In this Storey BASICS® guide, Fern Marshall Bradley covers everything you need to know to successfully save seeds from 20 popular garden vegetables, including beans, carrots, peas, peppers, and tomatoes. Learn how each plant is pollinated, where to store your collected seeds through the winter, and how to test their replanting viability in the spring. Now you...
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