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"Adventures into the wilderness can turn dangerous, so it's important to be prepared! Would you know how to survive a bear attack? Could you eat bugs or turtles if you were lost in the woods and starving? Would you cut off your own hand to save your life? Read these real-life stories about adventurers who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them"--Back cover.
"King Arthur's expert teacher-bakers share the secrets of baking bread, pie, pastry, cake, cookies, and more. The King Arthur Baking School has welcomed thousands of students through its doors. The curriculum has evolved over the years, but many of the original instructors remain, becoming experts not just at baking, but at teaching baking. Now they've brought those lessons to these pages, illustrated throughout with stunning color photography. The chapters in The Baking School Cookbook are organized to flow best through lessons and techniques, from Yeast Breads to Sourdough; Laminated Pastries to Pies & Tarts; Cookies to Cake. So much of...
"Learn how to prepare dozens of recipes with step-by-step instructions for meats, pasta, vegetables, seafood, and more with an experienced CIA and restaurant chef"--container.
"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
The cooks at America's Test Kitchens help home cooks simplify the process of making bread through seven core dough recipes to use and remix, three-ingredient quick breads to put on the table in an hour, and reinvented Rustic No-Knead Bread.
"What if you could really raise or grow all the food your family needs? In this fully illustrated book, you’ll learn to create an autonomous, diversified, and sustainable garden and to cultivate and maintain it following the main principles of permaculture. If you want to move towards greater food autonomy and you have sufficient space, you can also grow grains, keep chickens, and have a few beehives"--
Survive anything nature throws your way with these survival tips and wilderness philosophy. A US Marine Corps veteran and owner of a premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school, Donny Dust amassed two decades worth of primitive-living skills everywhere from the jungles of Asia to the mountains of North America and is one of the country's foremost experts.
"In this title, readers learn how to survive in the mountains through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the mountains"--Provided by publisher.
A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, Ultimate Guide to Indoor Gardening details how to grow food in your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, fermentation, and more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!
"Helps home bakers elevate their bread-making game with all-new recipes for same-day loaves, overnight cold-proof doughs and classic levains along with equipment lists, and important methods and techniques"--
"The Naturalist's Companion provides skills and guidance on how to increase awareness in nature to enable readers to observe animals. The author covers stealth walking, calling, tracking, interpreting animal behavior, understanding seasonal cycles, and more"--
"Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants - in any climate! This straightforward, easy-to-use guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home"--
"This is a book about beginning foraging based on classes at Camp Jabberwocky. While it is not a field guide to plants, it invites the reader to incorporate foraging into their life, providing a range of discussion from leaves as foundational food; the basics of roots, seeds, and sprouts; and working with invasive plants, to eating flowers; working with fermentation; and making use of plants for first aid. Profiles are included for some example plants, and recipes are also included"--
"The Shotgun Conservationist doesn't teach you how to hunt. It teaches you why to hunt. As public lands remain imperiled, factory farms pollute the earth and denigrate animals, and global uncertainty presses us all to be more self-sufficient, there has never been a better time for the conservation-minded, environmentally concerned citizen to take up hunting. Writer, natural historian, and public speaker Brant MacDuff has done just that. Two years ago, he turned his academic lens on the topic of hunting in America to either refute or support the claim that "hunting is conservation." He now holds a hunting license in...
"Approachable, nature-focused projects emphasize hands-on exploration designed to observe anything from invertebrates to mushrooms to mammals"--
"Discover what it's really like to live and work full-time on the road in a camper van from eco-vanlifer and founder of the Diversify Vanlife movement, Noami Grevemberg"--
"How to plan your garden carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension"--
"For beginner and expert bread bakers alike, learn how to turn artisan focaccia breads into over 30 showstopping edible creations! Let professional baker and bread artist Theresa Culletto show you how to take your bread baking to the next level by turning rustic focaccia breads into artful masterpieces. In Beautiful Bread, you will not only master how to make four types of focaccia—white, whole wheat, dark multigrain, and sweet—you will also learn techniques for decorating them with vegetables, fruits, herbs, seeds, and more through over thirty stunning bread art projects inspired by flowers, famous artists, nature, and holidays"--
Get started with fly fishing by tying knots and learning to cast a rod. Contents: Redington Form Game Practice Fly Rod – knot tool – Essential Fly Fishing Knots reference cards – Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: 101 Tips for the Absolute Beginner (book) – The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing (book) – Angler’s Guide to RMNP (book) – Colorado fly fishing guide (refill) – knot tying practice materials (refill) – carry case – kit tag
Herbalist Briana Rose Wiles helps new and experienced foragers find the most flavorful wild plants the region has to offer. This savvy, accessible, full-color guide shows the reader what to look for, when and where to look, and how to gather in a responsible way. 115 plants are profiled, with detailed information for safe identification, advice on sustainable harvesting, and tips on preparation and use.
Survive anything nature throws your way with these survival tips and wilderness philosophy. A US Marine Corps veteran and owner of a premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school, Donny Dust amassed two decades worth of primitive-living skills everywhere from the jungles of Asia to the mountains of North America and is one of the country's foremost experts.
A seasoned homesteader provides an abundance of information for starting a homestead in the city, country or suburbia, guiding you through the process and helping you strive for a more sustainable life and a greater connection to the cycles of nature and the foods and goods we consume.
Learn to weave and braid fun and rugged outdoor accessories from colorful paracord. Contents: Paracord! How to make the best bracelets, lanyards, key chains, buckles, and more (book) – adjustable bracelet lacing jig – hemostat tool – curved pliers – scissors – flexible measuring tape – lighter for melting – project supplies (refill
This illustrated guide contains step-by-step guidance from the page of Family Handyman magazine on how to affordably complete home upgrades contains over 320 tips to help update your kitchen, bathroom, garage, yard and more.
Courageous and prepared, the boy who is master of the dangerous wilds shows no fear int he great outdoors. With detailed instructions and colorful illustrations, The Boy's Book of Outdoor Survival teaches young explorers the daring, dangerous and life-saving skills needed to survive any journey--whether it's a weekend camping trip or a backpacking trek across uncharted lands.
"The Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping is a fully illustrated, explicitly detailed resource for would-be rural and suburban beekeepers"--
Back in the 1970s, during the "back to the land era" when hippies were homesteading and gas and energy prices were sky high, Storey began to publish a series of small booklets called Country Wisdom Bulletins, each one addressing a bite-sized piece of country know-how, a simple skill, some knitty-gritty information. The collection of bulletins grew into the hundreds and eventually over 15 million copies were sold to people eager to discover the fun and satisfaction of doing more for themselves. This book is a compendium of knowledge from hundreds of Country Wisdom Bulletins.
Contents: Celestron Mini MAK 70mm spotting scope in padded case – tripod – smartphone adapter – manuals – backpack -- kit tag
Perfect for everyone from novices to boondockers, How to Camp in the Woods compiles contemporary and classic wisdom, practical tips, and illustrated DIY advice on every aspect of equipping, packing, setting up camp, cooking, and improvising no matter where you are in the great outdoors.
In this anniversary edition of the classic title, one of the founding fathers of the self-sufficiency movement who inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching and eco-friendly choices shows us how to celebrate the joy of investing time, labor and love into the things we need.
Test 12 common battery types including AAA/AA/C/D, 9V, and button cells. Contents: DIYFull Battery Tester, carry case, kit tag.
Discover how much power your household devices use, and how much money they cost to run. Contents: P3 International Kill-a-Watt EZ watt meter, 3’, 16 AWG/10 amp extension cord, manual, kit tag
Learn step-by-step approach to modern homesteading no matter where you live.
A comprehensive big-game hunting guide for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with more than 400 full-color photographs, including work by renowned outdoor photographer John Hafner.
A guide to household repairs includes step-by-step instructions for the beginning renovator in such fields as paint and wallpaper, adding security features, replacing tiles, and maintaining exterior woodwork.
Use this automotive fault code scanner to diagnose Check Engine lights and other car problems. Contents: Motopower Automobile OBD Diagnostic Instrument, carry case, manual, kit tag
Monitor your home's energy efficiency by finding areas that let heat out and cold air in. Contents: Insulate and weatherize for energy efficiency at home (book) -- Black+Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector -- carrying case -- kit tag
"Returning to the simpler life has never been easier. If you're craving the aroma of freshly baked bread, spending more time in nature, or seeing the sunlight filtering through homemade curtains, then cottagecore is for you! The Little Book of Cottagecore helps you make simple living a reality with delightful cottagecore activities you can enjoy no matter where you live. Whether you're interested in baking pies from scratch, basic sewing and cross stitch, gardening, beekeeping, or making candles and soaps, this book is full of fun, hands-on activities that make it easy and enjoyable to unplug from modern life. Full...
"Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food meets Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle in this part memoir, part how-to guide by Tamar Haspel (author of the Washington Post column Unearthed) about the unexpected joys of what she calls "first-hand food"--meals we grow, forage, fish, or even hunt from the world around us"--
Use this pin-type moisture meter to test the water content of firewood and lumber and find leaks under flooring and behind walls. Contents: General Tools MMD4E pin-type LCD moisture meter laminated manuals in English and Spanish – padded case -- kit tag – extra 9V battery (refill)
Features 210 sites statewide to view animals. Detailed descriptions of each site, updated color maps and access information and helpful viewing tips.
''For this book, Garrett traveled across four continents to meet those who are constructing panic rooms, building underground backyard survival chambers, stockpiling supplies, preparing go bags, hiding inflatable rafts, rigging mobile "bugout" vehicles, and burrowing deep into the earth"--
"Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals"--Provided by publisher.
This guide to the outdoors provides advice and instructions on camping, building shelters, finding water, and cooking outdoors. Some activities may require adult supervision.
"Covers what to do before, during, and after wildfire disasters. Advice for homeowners includes advance preparations for land, home and family; evacuation essentials and survival strategies when wildfire threatens; understanding insurance; and rebuilding and recovery"--
"It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever strong. No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce.' <> In this honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life without modern technology, Mark Boyle, author of THE MONEYLESS MAN, explores the hard won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make...
"How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying is a book for anyone who likes to go on nature walks and would like to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to come across-no matter what region they're in. Author Ellen Zachos shares her considerable expertise, acquired over decades of foraging in every part of North America. She offers clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, in addition to any potential lookalikes, as well as critical information about proper harvesting, processing, and cooking"--
"Whether you're just dreaming, working on site selection, or an experienced homesteader, The Sustainable Homestead is the go-to resource to bring permaculture techniques to your crops, animals, and more"--
Forget the concept of "roughing it." Learn to "smooth it" in the great outdoors with a practical guide to almost any type of excursion.
"An exploration of cutting-edge developments in the bread baking world from beloved author Peter Reinhart, featuring 40 recipes and formulas that use sprouted flours, whole and ancient grains, alternative grains (such as corn and grape skin flour), nut and seed flours, and allergy-friendly approaches. Renowned baking author and instructor Peter Reinhart has always been on the forefront of the bread movement--from cold fermentation (The Bread Baker's Apprentice) and whole grain breads (Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads) to unconventional methods for making gluten-free bread (The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking). In Bread Revolution, he explores the latest groundbreaking new flours based...
Contents: Trail camera -- memory card -- USB cable -- Nature of the Beasts (DVD) -- On the Trail of Colorado Critters (book) -- Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains (book) -- Animal Tracks: A folding pocket guide to the tracks and signs of familiar North American species -- carrying case -- kit tag – extra AA batteries (refill)
A simple, battery-powered, digital radon detector with an easy-to-read screen. Contents: Airthings Corentium Home 223 portable radon detector, carry case, manual, kit tag, extra AAA batteries (refill)
