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The Self-Sufficiency Handbook
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List Price: $12.95
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Manufacturer: Skyhorse Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 640
EAN: 9781602391635
ISBN: 1602391637
Label: Skyhorse Publishing
Manufacturer: Skyhorse Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2007-11
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Studio: Skyhorse Publishing
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Summary: It is a great book.
Comment: It is a great book.
Book has tons of information.
I am not a farmer, I am just entertaining an idea to became one, but I think that this book is extremely helpful.
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Summary: You Should Really Buy This Book
Comment: This book was everything it promised and more. I really enjoyed each section, even those for which I had no immediate plans. There is A LOT of information here that looks handy, including construction and retrofitting tips for your home and great recipes for household goods and preserving the bounty of your garden for future use. The best part is that they approach self-sufficiency as a lifestyle, not a fad or a DIY weekend warrior project. Therefore, their attitude toward simple living without hardship is reflected in every word. Add the fact that the whole book can be covered in a day or two, and I cannot recommend this book enough.
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Summary: An Excellent Inroduction to the Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
Comment: In these times of international and domestic unrest, rampant increases in food and fuel prices and general discontent, the thought of leaving the rat race and setting up a small farm doubtlessly has appeal to nearly all of us. Before you do so however, I strongly recommend that you read this book. The authors having been living a self-sufficient lifestyle for decades and are well qualified to share their experience.
The book covers a wide range of topics and while certainly not exclusive (there have been entire books written on areas which they cover in a few pages) they do provide a nice overview of topics such as location selection, alternate energy options and water supplies as well as tasks such as home soap making, candle making, beer and wine making etc. The greater portion of the book is devoted to crop growing and a wife variety of crop choices and planting styles are covered. The specific care needs of each plant are covered as are harvesting requirements. The raising of farm animals, including though not limited to cows, chickens, goats, ducks and pigs are also discussed. Most helpful I think are the A-Z checklists for various herbs and crops and the "Planning the Year Calendar" which outlines the various farm related activities which must be done throughout the year.
While the Bridgewaters are residents of England and their book has a somewhat UK centric focus their helpful address section has many American companies and their advice is readily applicable to prospective self-sufficient types in the USA.
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Summary: Self-Sufficiency Handbook
Comment: Who wouldn't want to be more self-sufficient? The Self-Sufficiency Handbook is a great guide to living greener. It isn't just a fad; it is a way of living that is becoming increasingly popular. With the modern times, it is important that we protect our world, and this book is a great way to start living green.
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Anyone considering a shift to a greener way of living must get this inspirational and practical guide. With easy-to-read layouts and simple text, it runs the full ecological gamut, from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. The Bridgewaters, well-regarded garden writers, help readers answer questions such as how much land they really require, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet their needs. There’s practical information on building an insulated flue-pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms. In addition to recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, and other delicious foods, three A-Z sections offer planting and harvesting instructions for vegetables and salad crops, fruits, and herbs.
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