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From Vines to Wines, 5th Edition: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Par Jeff Cox, Tim Mondavi. 2015
From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary…
wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate; press, ferment, and bottle wine; and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste. With information on making sparkling wines, ice wines, port-style wines, and more, this comprehensive guide is an essential resource for every winemaker.Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship and Community in the Southwest Borderlands
Par James F. Brooks. 2002
This sweeping, richly evocative study examines the origins and legacies of a flourishing captive exchange economy within and among native…
American and Euramerican communities throughout the Southwest Borderlands from the Spanish colonial era to the end of the nineteenth century. Indigenous and colonial traditions of capture, servitude, and kinship met and meshed in the borderlands, forming a "slave system" in which victims symbolized social wealth, performed services for their masters, and produced material goods under the threat of violence. Slave and livestock raiding and trading among Apaches, Comanches, Kiowas, Navajos, Utes, and Spaniards provided labor resources, redistributed wealth, and fostered kin connections that integrated disparate and antagonistic groups even as these practices renewed cycles of violence and warfare. Always attentive to the corrosive effects of the "slave trade" on Indian and colonial societies, the book also explores slavery's centrality in intercultural trade, alliances, and "communities of interest" among groups often antagonistic to Spanish, Mexican, and American modernizing strategies. The extension of the moral and military campaigns of the American Civil War to the Southwest in a regional "war against slavery" brought differing forms of social stability but cost local communities much of their economic vitality and cultural flexibility.Permaculture is a sustainability buzzword, but many people wonder what it actually means and why it is relevant. Originally coined…
by combining the words permanent and agriculture, permaculture has evolved into an optimistic approach connecting all the systems of human life: gardening, housing, transportation, energy, and how we structure our communities. The Permaculture Promise explains in simple terms why permaculture may be the key to unlocking a livable future on our planet. Author Jono Neiger asserts that humans can thrive while simultaneously making Earth healthier and not destroying it. The book shows 22 ways that permaculture can create a better future for all living things. Profiles of people and communities — including an urban dweller who tore up her driveway to create a vegetable garden and a California housing development that dedicates a third of its land to parks, orchards, and gardens — will inspire you to incorporate permaculture principles into your life today.Container Theme Gardens: 42 Combinations, Each Using 5 Perfectly Matched Plants
Par Nancy J. Ondra, Rob Cardillo. 2016
Simple and foolproof! Enjoy beautiful container plantings with no stress or fuss. Container Theme Gardens offers 42 plans for container…
arrangements, each using just five specific plants that you can find at your local garden center. There’s something here for every setting and every style, including a meadow in a box, a pond in a pot, a simple salad garden, and a combination that will attract hummingbirds. Each plan includes photographs of what the full planting will look like, as well as a handy shopping list so you know exactly what you need.Seven Myths of Native American History (Myths of History: A Hackett Series)
Par Alfred J. Andrea, Andrew Holt, Paul Jentz. 2018
"Seven Myths of Native American History will provide undergraduates and general readers with a very useful introduction to Native America…
past and present. Jentz identifies the origins and remarkable staying power of these myths at the same time he exposes and dismantles them." —Colin G. Calloway, Dartmouth CollegeHigh-Yield Vegetable Gardening: Grow More of What You Want in the Space You Have
Par Colin McCrate, Brad Halm. 2016
You won t believe your eyes when you see the size of your harvest In High-Yield Vegetable…
Gardening authors Colin McCrate and Brad Halm show how you can make your food garden much more productive no matter how big or small it is You ll learn their secrets for preparing the soil selecting and rotating your crops and mapping out a specific customized plan to make the most of your space and your growing season Packed with the charts tables schedules and worksheets you need as well as record-keeping pages so you can repeat your successes next year this book is an essential tool for the serious gardenerWin the blue ribbon every time! Master Gardener Jodi Torpey offers all the information you need to grow champion vegetables…
— beans, beets, cabbages, cucumbers, eggplants, onions, peppers, pumpkins, squash, and tomatoes — covering everything from choosing the right varieties and scheduling planting dates to harvesting, preparing, and transporting your produce. She also walks you through every aspect of competitive showing, with useful tips for thinking like a judge. This book will delight you with lively photos of mammoth pumpkins, truly gigantic onions, perfectly pear-shaped eggplants, and the farmers and gardeners who grow them. Filled with the excitement of a county fair, it’s a fun read as well as a solid guide to growing the biggest, tastiest, best-looking vegetables for miles around.Urban Emergency Survival Plan: Readiness Strategies for the City and Suburbs
Par Jim Cobb. 2014
Stay Safe in the City Here's the book that won't advise you to flee the city and set up a…
homestead to avoid potential disasters. With many other survival-planning resources emphasizing that approach, urban dwellers that plan to stay put in the city, no matter the circumstances, have been overlooked. Not only do 58 percent of Americans live in cities, but certain risks are higher in cities than elsewhere. Urban Emergency Survival Plan delivers a common-sense approach to urban survival planning rather than advocating that city survivalists need to figure out a way to grow an acre of food, raise goats, and build an underground bunker. The clearly outlined approach here will help you to reduce the risks inherent in disasters that occur in well-populated areas. Inside you'll find: Packing lists for get-home bags, everyday carry items for adults and kids and bug-out bags An overview of threats that face an urban area and instructions for planning safe travel during and after disasters, as well as how to plan a temporary escape Instructions for sheltering in place at work Chapters on food storage and water procurement in urban areas with emphasis on limited space and budget A detailed chapter on security options in urban areas A detailed chapter on sanitation, first aid and shelter Ideas for how to respond and cooperate with government disaster plans Photos of important survival gear Discover the skills you'll need to weather any storm, whether you live in an apartment, townhouse, condominium, single-family home or any other urban setting. With planning and practice, you'll gain the confidence to always feel safe in the city.Making Hay: How to Cut, Dry, Rake, Gather, and Store a Nourishing Crop. A Storey BASICS® Title (Storey Basics)
Par Ann Larkin Hansen. 2014
Ann Larkin Hansen offers expert advice on everything from scythes to disc mowers, and details the pros and cons of…
using horse power or tractors. You’ll learn how to choose the right species for your soil, judge hay quality to buy or sell, and determine how many bales your animals need to stay happy, healthy, and energetic.Building Stone Walls: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-217
Par John Vivian. 1978
Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John…
Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall.Saving Container Plants: Overwintering Techniques for Keeping Tender Plants Alive Year after Year. A Storey BASICS® Title (Storey Basics)
Par Alice McGowan, Brian McGowan. 2014
Enjoy your favorite container plants year after year! From geraniums to fuchsias and beyond, many container plants can be overwintered…
and enjoyed again the next season. Alice and Brian McGowan offer simple techniques for overwintering a variety of common tender perennial plants based on what kind of dormancy the plants go through in their native environment. With a plant-by-plant guide for quick reference, this Storey BASICS® guide will inspire you to create a stunningly varied container garden that comes to life every spring.Growing Christmas Trees: Select the Right Species, Raise the Best Trees, Market for the Holidays. A Storey BASICS® Title (Storey Basics)
Par Patrick White, Lewis Hill. 2015
Growing beautiful Christmas trees is a great way to generate off-season farm income and make better use of your land.…
From selecting a site and planting the right species to marketing and selling trees, this Storey BASICS® guide shows you how to build and maintain your own small tree nursery. Including handy tips for making handcrafted kissing balls and holiday wreaths, Growing Christmas Trees covers everything you need to know to successfully cultivate stunning evergreens that will provide income and bring holiday cheer.Get rid of the clutter — and keep it away! Organizing expert Donna Smallin shows you how to enjoy the…
happy, healthy, and inviting home you long for with hundreds of time-saving, clutter-busting tips. Smallin’s simple and manageable approach helps you focus on the things that will make the biggest difference in the least amount of time. Clear away the clutter once and for all, and discover the peace of mind that has been hiding underneath.Microshelters: 59 Creative Cabins, Tiny Houses, Tree Houses, and Other Small Structures
Par Derek “Deek” Diedricksen. 2015
If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll…
love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.This best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari…
Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing. Japanese organizational consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly declutter your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Whereas most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, the KonMari Method's category-by-category, all-at-once prescription leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo's clients have been repeat customers (and she still has a three-month waiting list of new customers!). With detailed guidance for every type of item in the household, this quirky little manual from Japan's newest lifestyle phenomenon will help readers clear their clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home--and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden: A Do-It-Yourself Guide
Par R. Dodge Woodson. 1996
This complete handbook is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to buy or install a small-scale irrigation system for…
the lawn, garden, or backyard. Covers everything from sprinklers and soaker hoses to overhead irrigation and gravity distribution systems.Building Small Barns, Sheds & Shelters
Par Monte Burch. 1983
Build your own outbuildings and enjoy the space to do more of what you love. From simple toolsheds and animal…
shelters to smokehouses and low-cost barns, Monte Burch guides you through everything you need to know to make your small building projects a reality. Detailed blueprints, easy-to-follow instructions, and expert advice are suited to even the first-time builder. Discover how easy it is to create your own customized spaces that will allow your passions to grow.Timber Frame Construction: All About Post-and-Beam Building
Par Jack A. Sobon, Roger Schroeder. 1984
Discover the satisfaction of making your own durable, economical, and environmentally friendly timber frame structures. Covering all aspects of timber…
frame construction, this practical guide is filled with easy-to-understand instructions, clear illustrations, and helpful photographs. With expert advice on selecting appropriate timber, necessary tools, safety considerations, joinery techniques, assembly, and raising, Jack Sobon and Roger Schroeder encourage beginners by offering complete plans for a small toolshed. Turn your dream of a timber frame house into a reality.Guerilla Furniture Design: How to Build Lean, Modern Furniture with Salvaged Materials
Par Will Holman. 2015
Build stylish and functional furniture from salvaged materials. This innovative guide presents dozens of strategies for upcycling scrap cardboard, metal,…
plastic, or wood into dependable shelving units, sturdy tables, and fun lamps. With directions for 35 easy and inexpensive projects that include a Cardboard Cantilever Chair, a License Plate Bowl, a Conduit Coatrack, and much more, you’ll be inspired to start filling your home with unique high-style furniture that makes sense for both your wallet and the environment.Farming with Native Beneficial Insects: Ecological Pest Control Solutions
Par The Xerces Society. 2014
Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects…
will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With strategies for identifying the insects you’re trying to attract paired with step-by-step instructions for a variety of habitat-building projects, you’ll soon learn how to employ your own biocontrol conservation tactics. Lay out the brush piles and plant the hedgerows because the insects are going to love it here!