The The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers

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I am slightly obsessed with the French culture since I spent a lot of my early adulthood hanging out with French chefs and farmers, eating like the rich and famous, while living on a working-class budget. So, when I stumbled upon the video about Le Ferme du Bec Hallouin and saw how incredibly productive and beautiful it was, I had to buy their book too.

Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies by Maria Noel Groves ~ The perfect guide for the home gardener looking to add herbal remedies to their garden plot.

Home Building & Carpentry Books

How to Brew by John Palmer ~ A really good basic intro, including all the steps. I love this one because it explains why you do each step, as opposed to other books that just provide the steps with no context or rational. It provides a solid foundation, that will allow you to design your own recipes later since you’ll understand the principles of brewing beer at home. These books have plenty of projects to get you started, and they’re perfect gifts for someone just starting on the DIY lifestyle.

Many of these countries are located in areas of the world that produce and export large quantities of raw materials and have healthy populations. Second Edition. Mimeographed on Carlton and Mustang paper with an ivory Plastisheen cover; 185 copies finished April 10, 1974. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking: The Ultimate Guide for Home-Scale and Market Producers by Gianaclis Caldwell ~ An incredible guide that really dives deep into the “why” of cheesemaking. It’s less a recipe book, and more a technical book that will allow you to understand what’s happening in the cheesemaking process start to finish for just about every style of cheese. What do you get when you cross a New York City journalist with a purist organic farmer? Disaster in the most delicious ways!Exercise plays an integral role in maintaining physical health and well-being. Regular physical activity promotes mental clarity, increases energy levels, strengthens muscles and bones, improves cardiovascular health, helps maintain a healthy weight, boosts moods, reduces stress levels and generally enhances overall quality of life. These books cover the basics of firearms handling and marksmanship, in short and long distances. I’ve also included a few reloading books, as ammo is harder to find these days.