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Self-Reliance & Homesteading

$24.99  
Hardcover, Leigh Joseph, 192 pages, 8.3 x 0.95 x 9.85", 9781577152941

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Paperback, Melissa Caughey, 144 pages, 6.1 x 8 x 0.6", 9781612129112
Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet — fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use...

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Paperback, Gail Damerow, 496 pages, 7.1 x 9.3 x 1.2", 9781612120133
Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You’ll find...

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Paperback, Gail Damerow, 320 pages, 7 x 9.3 x 1", 9781603425612
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and...

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Paperback, 272 pages, 7 x 9 x 0.8", 9781635861679
Winner of the 2021 American Botanical Council James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is being recognized and documented in scientific...

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Paperback, Kelly Brenner, 224 pages, 6 x 8, 9781680515732
Features 20 projects with clear descriptions of materials and tools, plus a few bonus activities Includes step-by-step instructions with charming, informative illustrations Tips for troubleshooting and taking the project to the next level The Naturalist at Home...

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Paperback, Anne Kuo, 192 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9781641524056
A beginner’s guide to ruling the roost and raising happy backyard chickens The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens  makes it easy to start keeping these surprisingly smart birds right in your own backyard. From constructing coops to rearing chicks, you’ll learn everything you need to...

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Paperback, Jennifer MacKenzie, Jay Nutt, Don Mercer, 384 pages, 7 x 10, 9780778802136
A new update of the bestselling book in its field -- 100,000 in print. Whether grow-your-own, bought locally from a farmer's market, or fresh from a regular supermarket, seasonality still affects the quality, abundance and price of good food. It just makes sense to preserve food quality for...

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Paperback, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell, 144 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781800650053
Get the best out of any type of outdoor space without spending a fortune, whether it’s a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell’s brilliant guide to growing crops in pots. Using containers or pots as a base for your gardening is so versatile—try making an...

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Hardcover, Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini, 80 pages, 10 x 12, 9781616899080
Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing—many...

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Paperback, Andy Schneider, 184 pages, 8 x 9, 9781631593123
The down-to-earth, common-sense advice in  The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens, Expanded & Revised  is perfect for people looking to get started keeping backyard poultry. Since  The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens  was first published in 2011, tens of thousands...

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Paperback, Peggy Layton, 304 pages, 9780761563679
What if your life was disrupted by a natural disaster, food or water supply contamination, or any other type of emergency? Do you have the essentials for you and your family? Do you have a plan in the event that your power, telephone, water and food supply are cut off for an extended amount of...

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Paperback, Kim Pezza, 9781578264599
Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here!A bountiful vegetable garden is a mainstay of the backyard farm; when done right, it can form the foundation for all your future farming successes. Whether you're aiming at self-sufficiency or just looking to add the freshest ingredients possible to...

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Paperback, Kim Pezza, 9781578264520
Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here!Make beekeeping a part of your backyard farming experience: enjoy honey, beeswax and a more fruitful garden, as your bees will work as hard as you do to make your backyard farm a success!Backyard Farming: Raising Bees is your guide to successfully...

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Paperback, David Nash, 192 pages, 7 x 9, 9781510737723
Revised and updated. The Prepper's Guide  to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available...

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hardcover, John Seymour, 408 pages, 8.8 x 11, 9780744084467
Embrace off-grid green living with a new edition of the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life from the father of self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on...

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Paperback, Norman Gary, 224 pages, 7 x 9, 9781620083154
A Practical Guide to an Enjoyable Hobby Bee keeping isn't just for the professional farmer―bees can be kept in any situation from simple backyards and rooftops to large expanses of farmland. Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know to keep and...

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Paperback, Howland Blackiston, 480 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781119311034
Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper—or have already tried a hand at it and want to be   better   one—then this is the book for you! In   Beekeeping for Dummies , 4th Edition you'll find everything you...

$24.99  
Paperback, 976 pages, 8 x 10, 9780762465446
This complete, all-in-one, easy-to-follow resource, from the reliable experts at  Fine Woodworking magazine covers everything you need to know about woodworking--from carving to building to finishes-- reformatted t o fit snuggly into any home library. Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How  is...

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Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How  gathers useful and fascinating information on every practice of natural health and healing in one handy volume. This new edition, with a smaller trim, includes all the must-have information from the original edition including chapters on herbal healing,...

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Hardcover, Joachim Petterson, 192 pages, 6.7 x 0.9 x 9.4, 9781681881546
This multifaceted book offers insight into everything bee-related: pollination, gardening, beekeeping and recipes. Whether you’re a first-time beekeeper or looking to improve and expand your backyard beekeeping, this book is a must-have.  Beekeeping might seem exotic or old-fashioned, but...

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Paperback, Rick Morris, 224 pages, 6 x 0.9 x 9, 9781629145860
Make your own brew at home! The Joy of Home Distilling  is a complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Readers will learn about every facet of distilling, from yeast styles and nutritional requirements to the different methods of distillation and equipment, and...

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Paperback, Melissa Corkhill, 128 pages, 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.4, 9781504800419
In this book you'll discover how to treat non-serious complaints, such as coughs, colds and sore throats, as well as suggestions for easing the strain of more permanent conditions like eczema, arthritis and asthma. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes using herbs, essential oils and ingredients...

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Paperback, Mike Hatcher, 128 pages, 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.4, 9781504800327
Self-sufficiency and organic living have never been more prominent and hen keeping is becoming increasingly popular. Part of a growing series of authoritative and inspirational titles, this book provides an introduction to some of the key aspects of aspiring to a self-sufficient lifestyle by...

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Paperback, John Parkes, 128 pages, 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.4, 9781504800396
In this timely book, John Parkes demystifies the brewing process and explains in easy-to-follow terms how anyone can produce delicious beer with the help of just some basic equipment and a few key skills. Those new to home brewing will love the easy-to-follow instructions and the detailed...

$21.95  
Hardcover, Jim Tew, 288 pages, 1 x 6 x 8.5, 9781621137610
Keeping bees in your own backyard, whether out in the country or right in the heart of the city, is all the rage these days. In this delightful collection of 500 beekeeping tips, honeybee expert Jim Tew provides all you need to know to get started in this rewarding hobby. For easy reference, the...

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Paperback, Gerald Rowan, 9781603424622
The setting might be a sparkling lakefront, a cool clearing in the woods, a breathtaking mountaintop, or an expansive beach, but the dream of a modest retreat from everyday life often includes a simple little cabin. In cabin getaways of the imagination, the cares of the world recede, time slows...

The Home Apothecary
MBI100
$26.99  
Paperback, Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman, 9781592538195
An apothecary is a skilled craftsperson who compounds herbal mixtures that enhance health and beauty. Put aside the modern world of tricky marketing and harmful chemicals and create your own apothecary solutions. They're fresh, safe, and effective-and many are made from the wholesome ingredients...

Plumbing & Heating
STL055
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Paperback, Popular Mechanics, 80 pages, 8.5 x 10, 9781588165312
You know how much plumbers and other repairmen charge these days--but you can cut these costs dramatically by preventing and managing emergencies on your own. Hundreds of line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through every step, including fitting your bathroom with a sink,...