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Skills |
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 Storey's
Basic Country Skills
A
practical guide to self reliance. "From fighting flu to cleaning
your house ...What country folk know that you don't." Now
you can learn all the wisdom and secrets that have been passed
down from generation to generation of folks living in the
country. Whether it's making ice cream or sharpening an ax,
cleaning a chimney or growing raspberries, you'll learn how
to do it in this treasury of time-honored country wisdom.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions will show you how to
milk a cow, tap a maple tree, clean a fish, lead a horse,
and build the best chicken coop. You'll find out how to heat
your house with wood or by the sun and how to de-skunk a country
dog. You'll learn the proper way to put in a water system,
rewire an old house, stack a cord of wood, and grow fruits,
vegetables, and herbs. Tips on how to use rubbing alcohol,
lighter fluid and vinegar when cleaning, and how to plant
a cold and flu garden to make your winter healthier and happier.
Even if you are a city dweller, without chickens or sheep,
you will find a wealth of information about maintaining a
home and garden.
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Farm Devices |
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 Handy
Farm Devices and How to Make Them
Originally
published in 1909, "Handy Farm Devices" is more than an engaging
trip down memory lane. For any small farmer or homesteader,
the techniques and devices described in detail are just as
useful, durable, and fully functional today as they were 75
years ago. You will learn to build a portable chicken coop,
a stone boat (for moving stone), a lightweight orchard ladder,
gates that don't sag, and a handy wood splitter, as well as
rudimentary farm structures, well houses, bee hives, a baby's
cradle, a cheese press and much more. The charming, turn-of-the-century
language and useful and inspirational quotes from Shakespeare,
the Bible, Bacon, Longfellow and many others make this book
a delight to read.
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Farming |
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 Small-Scale
Livestock Farming
A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit
Starting a small-scale livestock farm? First, you need this
book! Yes, you can have a prosperous farm and achieve the
lifestyle of your dreams -- and farming expert Carol Ekarius
will show you how. Small farms can pay big dividends, Ekarius
explains, but hard work alone isn't enough: Success demands
knowledge and effective management. Ekarius's natural, organic
approach to livestock management produces healthier animals,
reduces feed and health care costs, and maximizes your profit.
Through case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details
on every facet of livestock farming, and fascinating insights
for working with nature instead of against it, you'll learn
to make your farm thrive.
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| Storey
Books on Livestock |
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Storey's
Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
Storey's
Guide to Raising Rabbits
Storey's
Guide to Raising Dairy Goats
Storey's
Guide to Raising Pigs
Written
by experts, these guides give novice and experienced
livestock farmers all they need to know to successfully
keep and profit from animals. Each book includes information
on selection, housing, space requirements, breeding
and birthing techniques, feeding, behavior, and health
concerns and remedies for illness. The books also address
the business of raising animals - processing meat, milk,
eggs, and more. The authors were chosen not only for
their expertise but also for their ability to explain
the ins and outs of animal husbandry in an inviting
and authoritative manner. Whether readers are ready
to start an entire herd or flock or are considering
purchasing their first animal, Storey's Guide to Raising
series offers vital information; each book is an indispensable
reference.
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| Keeping
Chickens |
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Chickens
in Your Backyard : A Beginner's Guide
Of all the books out there concerning the raising of chickens,
this is the best. It is clear, concise, and even humorous
at times. It anticipates problems you might have and gives
you the solution! The best part of this book is that it is
easy to understand and follow. It has great information including
a chapter with basic poultry terminology, info on hatching
chicks, chicken diseases, raising chickens for eggs or for
meat, and a whole lot more. Don't start raising a pet or a
flock without this book!
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 Secrets
of the Great Old-Timey Cooks: Historic Recipes, Lore & Wisdom
Reminisce
about a simpler time as four 20th century mountain pioneer women share
their cooking secrets. These great old-timey cooks stir in their own wisdom
and tales of growing up on rural farms, where they prepared delicious
meals by lantern light on wood cook stoves Included are heirloom recipes,
proverbs, folk remedies, 80 vintage photos, 19th century autograph rhymes
and lots of stories.
 The
Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving
Not
everyone has a root cellar or huge larder to store large numbers
of bulky canning jars. Nevertheless, even the most confined cook
finds it worthwhile to put up a few cans of summer's peak fruits
and vegetables. Avoiding recipes that call for quantities on the
scale of pecks and bushels, Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard offer
The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving. Their more
than 300 different recipes yield three or four jars of jams, chutneys,
conserves, and pickles. Recipes for the freezer, for candied fruit,
and for low-sugar preserves round out this useful and comprehensive
guide sensitive to contemporary eating habits.
 The
Big Book of Preserving the Harvest
Whether
you're an experienced canner or just someone trying to figure out how
to preserve what you just grew, this is the book to have. Not only does
it cover the basics, such as jelly bags, what-the-heck-is-pectin, blanching,
steam canning vs. pressure canning, and basic safety tips, it also contains
dozens of recipes and hints for experienced canners as well. Also included
are hints on preserving dried and frozen fruits, and how to make fruit
leather.
 The
Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book : A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking
This practical
book will teach you everything you need to know about baking with whole
grains. Previous baking experience not required! The "Learner's Loaf"
chapter contains the clearest instructions on Bread making I've ever read.
The chapters on baking with wheat and rye will furnish you with recipes
for working with these two fundamental grains. There are also instructions
for rice and potato breads, saltless breads, breads made with sprouted
grains, and more. So many beginner's baking books only provide a basic
set of general instructions and then go straight into pages of little
more than ingredient lists and suggested rising times. This book is filled
with tips and specialized instructions for practically every single recipe.
 Country
Living Handmade Soap Recipes
There are
really just two ways to make soap -- the cold process and glycerin --
but there are literally thousands of ways to make that soap delightful.
Beautifully colored and shaped soap is a joy to use; grainy soap is studded
with sand or poppy seeds in an amazingly effective hand cleaner; and pure
translucent glycerin soap is as gentle as it is clear. Shaping, coloring
and mixing in additives are all covered in details. Soap, cut or molded
into bars, squares, balls, domed bars, and round, is a joy to behold.
Precious handmade soap can be personalized as gifts for the bride, for
a newborn, or for a birthday by embossing a monogram onto the bar. Colors
from subtle to pulsating add another dimension. Ingredients such as violet
petals or coffee grounds create soaps that soothe and scrub. Sentimental
soap made with May's lavender blooms is so romantic in November; pine
scented soaps warm the month of December. Handmade soap is a gift that
says comfort, relaxation, and a treat for the senses -- for oneself or
for a friend.
 Country
Living's Country Quilts
There may
be no greater symbol of the American spirit than the quilt, which is equal
parts thrift, skill, patience, and artistry. The finished quilt is a triumph,
an eloquent testimonial to its maker, and a joy for the viewer to behold.
In addition to this photographic tribute to the quilt, Country Quilts
includes complete, easy-to-understand instructions for creating twenty
wonderful designs at home. A portrait of the finished quilt accompanies
each project, and a table tells you at a glance how much fabric you'll
need. The instructions for assembling the quilt are accompanied by colorful,
step by-step illustrations. In addition, full-size pattern pieces, ready
to be traced and cut out, are included.
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