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The ultimate guidebook for self-sufficiency and sustainable living in the 21st century. I believe everyone can build a self-sufficient homestead with a little help and guidance. You could be just a few weeks away from enjoying your beautiful, sustainable lifestyle.

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.

Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors' years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off the bounty of the land with confidence. This complete manual for organic food production will show you how to select a site, plan your garden, source and start seeds, manage pests and weeds, compost, preserve your harvests, and more.

Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Live Lagom by Anna Brones, read by Becky Moult. This edition includes a bonus PDF of Swedish-inspired recipes. Lagom has been described by Elle as ‘the more sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle we’ll all be wanting in...

Have you ever bought expensive seed packets every spring only to watch your garden struggle with pests, poor germination, or unpredictable weather? If you want to stop relying on big-box stores for food security, then keep listening... This book shows the steps that can take you from frustrated gardener to confident seed saver with a thriving, biodiverse garden that regenerates year after year. The secret is learning how to preserve heirloom seeds and close the loop on your garden’s life cycle.

Discover the essential skills to survive and thrive in a worst-case scenario event. Prepare yourself, provide for your family, and protect your home with this world-class audiobook on disaster preparedness.

This audiobook will give you all the information need to grow your own mushrooms indoors and outdoors.

Sunday Times bestseller Award-winning cook Anna Jones blazes the trail again for how we all want to cook now: quick, sustainably and stylishly. One brings together a way of eating that is mindful of the planet. Anna Jones gives you practical advice and shows how every small change in planning...

A call to action from Jane Fonda, one of the most inspiring activists of our time, urging us to wake up to the looming disaster of climate change and equipping us with the tools we need to join her in protest This is the last possible moment in history when changing course can mean saving lives...

Are you overwhelmed by the myriad of gardening information and confused by the complexities of companion planting? Do you wish you had a simple, go-to guide that breaks down everything you need to know to get started? Are you eager to grow lush, healthy fruits, vegetables, and herbs but don't know where to begin? If so, you're in the right place. Many new gardeners just like you feel the same way. They understand the benefits of companion planting but get lost in the conflicting advice and endless possibilities.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Ready to simplify your life and find inner peace? The Minimalist Monk's Guide to a Clutter-Free Life is your ultimate guide to a serene and organized home. Inspired by ancient wisdom, this book combines practical decluttering techniques with mindfulness practices to help you: Declutter Your Space: Organize your home, office, and digital life. Declutter Your Mind: Reduce stress and anxiety through mindfulness. Simplify Your Life: Adopt a minimalist lifestyle and focus on what truly matters.

The best beekeeping resources guide ever! Get excited! Because, with this book, even if you are a beginner with bees and a beginner in business, you can start your journey today and become successful raising bees and having fun. Just imagine the feeling of creating your own income and making massive money with all your amazing bee products!

According to the latest figures, the number of vegans in the UK has more than quadrupled since 2014, now representing over 1 per cent of the total population. With the rise in plant-based foods and cruelty-free products showing no sign of stopping, Think Like a Vegan explores how vegan ethics...

The debut book from social media sensation @tanyahomeinspo! Easy and Essential Tips and Inspiration for Cleaning, Organising and Improving Your Space from social media’s best-loved home hacks inspo account! Do you often find yourself scrolling through social media wishing your home looked more...

 Permaculture is the answer to so many of our world’s problems...and the best part is that anyone can quickly become a master of this craft. With the right insight, a bit of practical advice, and a detailed step-by-step plan of action, you’ll soon find yourself feeding more than just your family. 

What could be better than a nap to slow the frantic course of our pressure-filled lives, dominated by the cult of performance and the need to constantly outdo ourselves? What could be better, in our anxiety-inducing world, than cocooning yourself by falling discreetly asleep on the couch or in a...

With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment.

In the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains, Helen Whybrow and her partner are presented with the opportunity to steward a two-hundred-acre conserved farm. Whybrow knows that "belonging more than anything requires participation" and radically intertwines her life with the land. Six months after purchasing Knoll Farm, they unload a flock of Icelandic sheep onto the field and Whybrow becomes a shepherd entering into "nature's constant cycle of life into death into life" and all its unexpected lessons.

Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter". While bokashi has enjoyed great popularity in many parts of the world, it is still relatively unknown in North America. From scraps to soil, Bokashi Composting is the complete, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide to this amazing process.

Despite what others may say about the off-grid style of living, it’s not strange and it’s not a “phase” you will eventually get over. Everyone has different passions and definitions of what the perfect life would be, so not all people will understand. Regardless of what family or friends say, don’t let them deter you. If it’s something you truly desire, then there’s no other option than to go for it!