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The growing homesteading and self-reliant living movements and are depicted in this illustrated book of the family behind the Wranglerstar YouTube channel. This is their personal story of how they left an urban setting behind to live in the beautiful wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. They share the blueprint they developed for a life of freedom from the daily grind. They also share their life of faith and community, giving freely of advice and help to those interested in going back to living on the land.

In A Healthier Home, Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic, provides an inspirational yet achievable approach for making the home a safer space.

Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome A powerful reminder that it is possible ¿ and joyful ¿ to move away from fossil fuels, even in a society still in the throes of addiction. BILL MCKIBBEN, author, Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet A vital message about how we can indeed be the change we need to see in the world if we are to avert a climate catastrophe. MICHAEL E. MANN, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science, Penn State University, co-author, The Madhouse Effect WE ALL WANT TO BE HAPPY. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Alarmed by drastic changes in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. The core message is deeply optimistic: a world without fossil fuels is not only possible ¿ it will be better. Kalmus walks the walk for his kids, for the land, for our future ¿and he can help you do it too. KELLY COYNE and ERIK KNUTZEN, authors, The Urban Homestead and Making It What anyone can do to reduce climate impact ¿ and live a better life in the process. RICHARD HEINBERG, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, and author, The End of Growth PETER KALMUS is an atmospheric scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University. He lives in suburban Altadena, California with his wife and two children on 1/10th the fossil fuels of the average American.

This pocket-sized guide helps readers learn to attract and feed woodpeckers.

Making her debut in 2020 and already followed by more than 3.8 million fans on TikTok, the internet sensation The Folding Lady shows everyone how to use her smart and simple home hacks and tips to fold any household item and organize difficult areas to create extra space and improve functionality in the home.In this illustrated guide, Sophie Liard brings her expertise together and teaches you how to fold all of your household items, from boxers, leggings, and socks to sheets, towels and even napkins and wrapping paper. The Folding Lady shows you that anything is foldable and shares the inner joy that folding brings and offers extra tips on organizing drawers, desks, snack drawers, cosmetics, and more to make life a little easier and more manageable.Sophie encourages you to take charge of small, simple, and achievable tasks. Sometimes you have to let go of trying to tackle the big stuff and make the most of the little things that can be controlled. The Folding Lady will bring you comfort and help you find solace amid the daily stress.

Do something good for your family by planting a garden that will yield healthy, wholesome fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Learn the entire process from planning your crops and garden space to harvesting and preserving the food you grow.

This book contains a vintage article on Texan bee-keeping by Udo Topperwein, who once a prominent member of the Texas Bee Keepers Association. With chapters on history, geography, economics, apiary management, and much more, "Bee keeping" will be of special interest to modern American bee-keepers and is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This book has been selected for reproduction due to its educational importance, and we are proud to be republishing it now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

This is a detailed and accessible guide to wintering bees. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, "Wintering Bee in Four-Hive Boxes" is ideal for novice bee-keepers and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. Contents include: "Purpose of Co-operative Experiments", "How to Conduct Experiment No. 10", "Choosing Experimental Group", "Group Divided", "Management of Lot A", "The Hives", "The Wintering Box and Stand", "Packing the Hives", "Feeding for Winter", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

Taken from the sixty-fifth annual report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, this is an analysis of the importance of honey in the early twentieth century. It discusses how the demand for honey sharply increased in Europe with the outbreak of the First World War, and explores what this means for American bee-keepers. It also looks at other aspects of the industry, including honey-plants and apiary management. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of bee-keeping, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

This is a vintage article concerning "The Roller Entrance Bottom Board", a bee-hive modification that improves ventilation and helps prevent bees from swarming. This book is highly recommended for modern bee-keepers, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "For the Queen Breeder", "How to Operate the Entrance Bottom Board During Swarming Time", "Testimonials", and "Maple Lawn Apiary". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

Translation of: Jinsei ga tokimeku katazuke no mahåo.

Rhonda Hetzel gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler life, sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey. Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, this book will be your guide.

Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy "Wonderfully researched. I thank Dan Chiras for having gifted us such brilliant work. "- Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer, author, The Market Gardener, editor, Growers Magazine "Thankfully, Dan Chiras has written a prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming".- Albert Bates, author, The Biochar SolutionORIGINALLY DEVELOPED in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently-glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly-effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source.The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color, comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and year-round growing in soil or aquaponic grow beds. Coverage includes:How to design and build a Chinese greenhouseImproving performance via short-term and long-term heat bankingAdditional heating options to make your greenhouse operate even more effectivelyCooling your greenhouse during the summerOperating and optimizing your Chinese greenhouse for maximum productivity.Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse."Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses."- Pam Dawling, author, The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming "If you are looking to increase your antifragility by building a truly passive solar greenhouse you will get a ton of value from this book."- Rob Avis, P. Eng, co-author, Essential Rainwater Harvesting DAN CHIRAS, Ph.D, is the author of numerous books on renewable energy, including Power from the Sun and The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy. He has been growing in green- houses for nearly two decades and in his own passive solar Chinese greenhouse since 2017. Dan lives in Gerald, MO.

Schlaue Gestaltung für kleine Räume: Dieses Buch zeigt, dass ein gemütliches Heim keine Frage von Quadratmetern sein muss.Weil es in den Städten der Welt enger, wird leben viele Menschen in kleinen Wohnungen. Dass diese kleinen Wohnungen aber durchaus behaglich, stylish und begehrenswert sein können zeigt Pretty Small. Wie kann man Dinge verstauen, die man nicht jeden Tag braucht ? Wie lassen sich Räume flexibel nutzen? Wie kann man leben und arbeiten von daheim organisieren? Das Buch zeigt Beispiele aus Europa, den USA und Asien, gibt konkrete Tipps zu verstecktem Stauraum, raffinierten Fahrradhalterungen, wandelbarer Einrichtung und anderen, smarten Gestaltungslösungen. So entsteht Lebensqualität auch auf kleinem Raum.

Kinne and Cooley's 1914 volume is a companion to an earlier work on foods and household management. This volume deals with the house itself, how to organize, sanitize, decorate and furnish it, alongside directions for sewing and dressmaking.

Taking as her motto "Keep house, in order to live comfortably; don't live in order to keep house," Catherine Owen's 1889 work aims to provide simple instructions on how to maintain a home in the easiest, most effective way.

In her 1917 work, Clara Barker applies business principles to the home, helping women free themselves from the burden of housework by turning the running of the household into an efficient business model.

Marion Harland, whose real name was Mary Virginia Terhune, was an extraordinarily popular cookbook author in her time. Published in 1884, this book includes simple, straight-forward recipes based on bountiful 19th-century ingredients such as grouse, oysters, venison, and vegetables.

Published in England in 1894, this work by William Tegetmeier, designed for students, explores the general principles behind household management and food preparation.

This 1919 work is an essential reference guide to all aspects of household management. This book provides the homemaker with detailed instructions on planning meals, home decor, home architecture, and all aspects of sewing.

Based upon her experiences as a social worker, Florence Nesbitt's 1918 work provided vital methods for the purchase, preparation, and serving of wholesome food to the rural and urban poor.

FREEDOM FROM CLUTTER, CHAOS, AND DISORGANIZATIONBusy lives can be messy - bills, mail, and catalogs pile up; appointments, school activities, and kids' sports events need to be scheduled and attended; the endless clutter of clothing, toys, and belongings can threaten to take over any home. To the rescue come Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch - with a system that will get you organized without having to make everything perfect.Everything (almost) In Its Place presents a new approach to organizing that is adaptable to any home. It is flexible and effective but you are not required to color-coordinate your closets or be able to eat off of the kitchen floor. You will learn to let go of perfection, keep things neat enough based on what's important for you and your family, and get other people (husbands and kids) to pitch in so everything isn't always on Mom's shoulders. Loaded with effective strategies, Everything (almost) In Its Place will teach you to get organized enough to get things done, get to where you (and the family) need to go and still have time for some rest and relaxation.