The Ultimate Guide To Old Fashioned Country Skills

Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1629142980
Total Pages : 1350 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Old-Fashioned Country Skills written by Abigail Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom—creating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available. This book is compiled of tested and practical experience passed down from generations of farmers and homesteaders. Here readers can learn about: Creating a vegetable garden Canning and preserving Keeping poultry Soap making Natural medicine Bridge building Farm mechanics Crop rotation Cattle and dairying The basics of beekeeping Foraging for wild food Fertilizing, soils, drainage, and irrigation Building a barn And much, much more! Success comes to the person who works the most efficiently—not simply the person who works the hardest. Learn invaluable advice and tips for how to create a sustainable lifestyle and live off the land.

Author : Vickie Lamb
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1634504623
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book written by Vickie Lamb and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find and train the perfect hunting dog with this expansive reference book. For centuries, man has hunted with dogs. Today there are dozens of purposefully bred sports dogs to choose from. The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book delves into the various breeds that exist, offering information on their temperaments, skills, and looks. Included in The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book is advice on: Choosing the perfect hunting dog Caring for your dog’s health Training you dog Fun games to play with your dog The best hunting strategies With more than sixty breeds of hunting dogs to choose from, there is bound to be the perfect match for you and your hunting style. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1602392331
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Back to Basics written by Abigail Gehring and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated revision of a top-selling primer invites readers to develop healthier, more environmentally friendly, and self-sufficient living skills that are less reliant on technology, in a resource that shares step-by-step instructions for such capabilities as raising chickens, making cheese, and building a log cabin.

Author : Abigail R. Gehring
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1680991337
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Living Guide to Country Skills written by Abigail R. Gehring and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gehring’s books on country living have sold more than 500,000 copies. In this book, Gehring offers a guide to country living skills that is as charming as it is practical. Full of sweet illustrations and gorgeous photographs, step-by-step instructions for essential skills such as building a chicken coop are interspersed with country lore and old-fashioned tips and tricks. Readers will learn how to: Raise chickens Make candles Churn butter Grow vegetables Make jams and jellies Dry herbs Ferment vegetables Make cheese And more! Good Living Guide to Country Skills combines the know-how of Back to Basics with the charm of The Farmer’s Almanac. Packaged in an attractive hardcover format and with a price that’s hard to beat, this is the perfect gift for anyone interested in a more self-sufficient, greener, country lifestyle.

Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 1510749993
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies written by Abigail Gehring and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 100 Remedies and Recipes for Vibrant Health! Packed with step-by-step instructions to make your own herbal remedies, simple recipes for cooking with herbs and spices, and beautiful photographs, this might be the most comprehensive guide to natural remedies ever published. Here readers can learn about alternative medicine and homeopathic approaches, aromatherapy and essential oils, and much, much more. Natural Healing for Common Ailments Cooking with Superfoods Juices & Cleanses Edible Wild Plants Planning an Herb Garden Everyday Treatments for Women & Children Natural Cleansers for the Home Homemade Non-Toxic Cosmetics Revitalizing Tinctures & Shots Anti-Inflammatory Foods Take charge of your family's health and well-being with this comprehensive guide.

Author : Abigail R. Gehring
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1634500229
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-Sufficiency written by Abigail R. Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete Guide to Baking, Carpentry, Crafts, Organic Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals, and More! The inspiring guide to back to basics living, now fully updated! Now, more than ever, people across the country are turning toward simpler, greener, and quieter ways of living—whether they’re urbanites or country folk. Following in the footsteps of Back to Basics and Homesteading, this large, fully-illustrated book provides the entire family with the information they need to make the shift toward self-sufficient living. Self-Sufficiency provides tips, advice, and detailed instructions on how to improve everyday life from an environmentally and organic perspective while keeping the focus on the family. Readers will learn how to plant a family garden and harvest the produce; can fruits and vegetables; bake bread and cookies; design interactive and engaging “green” projects; harness natural wind and solar energy to cook food and warm their homes; boil sap to make maple syrup; and build treehouses, furniture, and more. Also included are natural crafts readers can do with their kids, such as scrapbooking, making potato prints, dipping candles, and constructing seasonal decorations. Whether the goal is to live entirely off the grid or just to shrink their carbon footprints, families will find this book a thorough resource and a great inspiration.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199116904
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Knowledge written by Oxford University Press and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.

Author : Peter Greenberg
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 1609618297
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Places for Everything written by Peter Greenberg and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible reference to where to find top-recommended international venues for adventure and learning shares informative facts, industry secrets and expert travel advice for everything from scenic hot-air balloon rides and shark diving to cooking classes and truffle-hunting. Original.

Author : Jay Cassell
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616085614
Total Pages : 799 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Fishing Skills, Tactics, and Techniques written by Jay Cassell and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-01-14 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides tips and information about many aspects of fishing, including knots, tackle, fishing boats, cooking, accessories, and includes fifteen personal fishing stories.

Author : Ellsworth Jaeger
Publisher : Shelter Publications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780936070124
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildwood Wisdom written by Ellsworth Jaeger and published by Shelter Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice on outdoor clothing, packs, sleeping bags, shelters, fire making, use of the ax, outdoor sanitation, camp cookery, edible plants, canoeing and trailcraft.