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The Solar Food Dryer describes how to use solar energy to dry your food instead of costly electricity. With your…
own solar-powered food dryer, you can quickly and efficiently dry all your extra garden veggies, fruits, and herbs to preserve their goodness all year long--with free sunshine! Applicable to a wide geography--wherever gardens grow--this well-illustrated book includes:* Complete step-by-step plans for building a high-performance, low-cost solar food dryer from readily available materials * Solar energy design concepts * Food drying tips and recipes * Resources, references, solar charts, and moreEben Fodor is an organic gardener with a background in solar energy and engineering. He works as a community planning consultant in Eugene, Oregon.First Responder's Guide to Agricultural Chemical Accidents
Par Charles R. Foden, Jack L. Weddell. 1993
First Responder's Guide to Agricultural Chemical Accidents provides emergency safety and health information for 452 toxic and hazardous products. These…
products, frequently used by pest exterminators and farmers, include those insecticides, pesticides, rodenticides, herbicides, and fertilizers commonly transported on highways and by rail carriers. The book lists products alphabetically and includes the manufacturer and telephone number, chemical identification, physical properties, hazard ratings, neutralizing agents (when known), fire fighting agents, special warnings, evacuation distances, protective clothing, health hazard information, and emergency first aid for exposure. This important information allows any First Responder to establish a safe plan of action without having to reference the library of chemical books normally carried by a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team (HERT).First Responder's Guide to Agricultural Chemical Accidents is an essential reference that provides critical hazardous materials data for personnel at fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and emergency medical agencies. The book will also be useful for business or individuals that store, sell, or use agricultural chemicals.Aquaponic Gardening
Par Sylvia Bernstein. 2012
Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable…
closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution, and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans.Aquaponic Gardening is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh, and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits, and potential of aquaponics, the book goes on to explain:-System location considerations and hardware components-The living elements-fish, plants, bacteria, and worms-Putting it all together-starting and maintaining a healthy systemAquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use ninety percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting-in fact, there really is no downside! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible, and well-illustrated guide.Sylvia Bernstein is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognized expert on aquaponic gardening, Sylvia speaks, writes, and blogs extensively about this revolutionary technique.Backyard Pharmacy: Growing Medicinal Plants in Your Own Yard
Par Elizabeth Millard. 2015
A healthier life is right at your fingertips - or at least only a few steps from your door!Backyard Pharmacy…
helps you choose the best "backyard" medicinal plants. All the plants can easily be grown throughout North America by any home gardener, and used for their healing and natural-remedy properties! Author Elizabeth Millard shares her deep knowledge of what to add to your garden to grow your own medicine cabinet to enhance your health.Each featured plant profile includes:- A detailed full-color photograph of the plant and key preparation steps. ?- Brief histories and descriptions the plants (including recommended varieties).- The most efficient way to cultivate, care for, and harvest your plant.- Which parts are the most medicinal.- A profile of your plant&’s health and nutritional properties.- The current state of scientific research on the plant.- The best practices for any plants requiring special harvesting, storing, or preparation.- The most effective use of the plant as a remedy, and any precautions you should take.Richly illustrated with 200 photographs, Backyard Pharmacy not only includes photography of the plants, but also images demonstrating step-by-step preparation, harvest, and storage methods to get the best results from your gardening efforts.Take control of your health. Learn about the benefits of herbs and "backyard friends" and natural health remedies for yourself and your family, and even grow them right in your own backyard.Explore the world's most stylish and eclectic residences in this inspired armchair décor guide. Home Style by City captures the…
essense of five design-forward cities, featuring gorgeously decorated homes from each that reflect local style and inspire internationally. Part city tour--including must-visit flea markets, bits of colorful history, and curated lists of music, books, and films--and part design resource for achieving the various looks, this refreshing perspective on décor shows how cities themselves impact interiors. Illuminating text invites readers into page after page of lavishly photographed interiors, offering deceptively simple transitions and insider tips to bring the look into any space. Visually rich and totally inspiring, Home Style by City is a treasure for lovers of design, travel, and, of course, big city dreams.Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities, and Give Back to the Earth
Par Daron Joffe, Susan Puckett, Rinne Allen. 2014
A guide to organic vegetable gardens and small-scale farming with an emphasis on sustainability. Biodynamic farming, with its focus on…
ecological sustainability, has emerged as the gold standard in the organic gardening movement. Daron Joffe—known as Farmer D—has made it his mission to empower, educate, and inspire people to become conscientious consumers, citizens, and stewards of the land. In this engaging call to action, Farmer D teaches us to not only create sustainable gardens but also to develop a more holistic, community-minded approach to how our food is grown and how we live our lives in balance with nature. Illustrated with photographs of gardens designed by Farmer D as well as line drawings, the book is packed with advice on:Establishing a biodynamic gardenCompostingSoil composition and replenishmentControlling pests and diseaseCooperative gardening practicesCreating delicious meals with your home-grown produce In collaboration with a James Beard Award-nominated food journalist, Farmer D offers an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to make the world a greener place.Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age
Par Brent Hull. 2014
The author of Traditional American Rooms examines the evolution of home construction, making a case against mass-produced homes.HISTORY®’s Lone Star…
Restoration star, Brent Hull is a master craftsman, and hands-on preservationist. Hull—a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist for architectural non-fiction—challenges us to consider the impact our decisions will have when building a house. What do our homes say about us? What stories are they telling? Are they declarations of integrity, beauty, and heritage? Or do they suggest we have lost our sense of value, craft, and harmony?Nationally recognized as an authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings, and millwork, Hull is uniquely qualified to speak to the craft of building and art of design. In an age of “instant”‘ homes, how do we build something timeless that weaves a tale of character, values, history, and heart? The decisions we make for our homes are not inconsequential. What we build defines us. In fact, the contrast between the way we build today and how structures used to be built has become only more vivid. What happened to craft? What happened to the art of building? Our values and what we believe about life have changed as well. We have come to see houses as a tradable commodity. We live in a time that is obsessed with “what’s next?” We need to be careful of fooling ourselves into thinking that a bottom-line mentality is the best way to approach building a home. Now is the time to examine ourselves, our motives, and our hearts.Praise for Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age“Part call to action, part exploration of technique, the result is a persuasive and enjoyable reminder that our homes are reflections of ourselves . . . . A pleasing, educational look at traditional home construction.” —Kirkus ReviewsSame Place, More Space: 50 Projects to Maximize Every Room in the House
Par Arthur Mount, Karen Kelly, Karl Champley. 2011
Master carpenter and DIY Network host Karl Champley offers 50 home improvement projects to maximize space in any dwelling, no…
matter how big or small. Keeping an eye on style and economy, Champley outlines tools, materials, and techniques for searching out and using hidden-away space to achieve incredible results. Readers will learn how to carve out shelving niches between studs in the wall, tuck more into kitchen cupboards, build hidey-holes beneath floor boards, and much more. The projects range from easy organization solutions to weekend construction projects and more ambitious undertakings. With easy-to-follow instructions for making more out of less, detailed illustrations, and no-nonsense advice on clutter control, Same Place, More Space makes it simple to create a more functional, expansive, and beautiful home without moving or remodeling.Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House
Par Robyn Griggs Lawrence. 2011
In 2004 The Wabi-sabi House helped popularize this ancient Japanese philosophy in North America. Far more than home décor, wabi-sabi…
is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised edition of The Wabi-Sabi House - it will help you celebrate the beauty in getting by.Solar Electricity Basics: Powering Your Home or Office with Solar Energy
Par Dan Chiras. 2019
A guide to choosing and using solar electricity systems from &“the man who launched a thousand rooftop solar arrays . . . the…
essential go-to manual&” (John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, coauthors of ECOpreneuring). As we look for safer, more economical, and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity—and as more and more electric cars hit the road—solar has become an increasingly popular option. With Solar Electricity Basics, renewable energy expert Dan Chiras offers a concise and up-to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores:How to size, cost, and choose the right system, including off-grid vs. grid-tied vs. grid-tied with battery backupWhere to mount a system for maximum performanceWhat type of modules and inverters to buyHow to install and maintain batteriesCost vs. benefit for solar electric systemsHow to connect to the grid, and what type of net metering your area offersSolar Electricity Basics is an indispensable guide for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students for figuring out solar electricity quickly and easily.Orderly Places: Getting Organized to Enjoy More Time, Space and Freedom in Your Home
Par Mary Frances Ballard. 2009
Are your mornings spent frantically looking for the misplaced keys or the field trip form? Do you have trouble deciding…
what to keep and what to let go? Are you too embarrassed by the way your house looks to invite family and friends in for a visit? Do you have stacks of things and no where to put them? Have you missed paying a bill on time because you could not find the monthly statement? Have you forgotten an appointment or to pick up a child from school or ball practice? Orderly Places offers you the strategies for when, where and how to overcome disorganization in your spaces and schedules. Practical step-by-step instructions and organizing tips are given for organizing every room in your home. Time management solutions are provided for schedules that are not efficient or effective. If you want to create a more peaceful, comfortable and organized environment or find more time in your day for the activities you love, then you are not alone. Learn how to get organized and be free to enjoy those things now.Everyday Tidiness: 365 Ways to a Decluttered Life (365 Ways to Everyday...)
Par Everyday Tidiness. 2016
Keeping a clean, tidy, clutter-free home is an essential part of modern living. Are you sick of losing your keys…
every time you put them down? Have you lost sight of your bedroom floor because of all the clothes? Or do you just want a little more space around you to feel like you can breathe? This book shows you how to take it one day at a time and make tidying part of your daily routine until you can pause, feel calmer and have your version of the perfect home to relax in. Everyday Tidiness gives you a tip a day for sorting out your home, coupled with inspirational quotes from some of the world's most successful professional organizers. Find out how to properly fold your clothes, the best time to do a sweep of the bathroom and the perfect way of storing kitchen utensils in this handy how-to guide. Make tidying part of your day-to-day routine and say goodbye to stressful mess and unnecessary clutter. Your home is your sanctuary and it's important to keep it neat.About the Everyday seriesGet to grips with a single subject in small, manageable steps with the Everyday series. From inspirational quotes to professional tips, the short daily entries fit perfectly into the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These small, chunky books are a perfect gift as well as a great self-purchase.The Twelve Gifts from the Garden: Life Lessons for Peace and Well-Being
Par Charlene Costanzo. 2020
The author of Opening the Gifts shares essays inspired by nature and the life lessons she learned while pausing to…
reflect during rough points in her life.During a tropical storm. In the aftermath of chemotherapy. Amid marital discord. These are among the times author Charlene Costanzo found comfort, joy, hope, and healing in Sanibel Island’s botanical garden. She also learned a few things. Eventually she amassed a collection of wisdom from these experiences and now, she shares these insights with you.If you look closely, plants sprout with willpower and bloom with determination. Drawing from the beautiful nature of trees and flowers, Charlene crafts garden-inspired messages from her experiences with healing and understanding. Inside, find quotes, reflections, and even bonus material:Pen-and-ink line drawings with illustrations of flowers, leaves, and garden plantsCharlene’s Twelve Gifts resource and lessons learned in the gardenAn epilogue from two other locales: Sedona, Arizona, and St. John in the U.S. Virgin IslandsEach gift-from-the-garden message asks readers to imagine walking in the author’s sandals—or at least by her side—and try to perceive as she did. The journey is sometimes whimsical, often idealistic, and always encouraging. Charlene hopes that this book will ultimately enrich and empower readers as they journey through life in their own shoes.Perfect for readers of Anne Morrow LindberghPraise for The Twelve Gifts from the Garden“With the wonder of a child, the introspection of a mature woman, and the wisdom of the elders, Charlene Costanzo inspires us to discover the hidden treasures of nature.” —Gloria Gaynor, Grammy Award–winning singer and author of I Will Survive: The Book and We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration, and the Power of Song“This book is a feast, a dream, a wondrous adventure.” ?Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now“A joyful read bursting with the beauty of nature and reflections of lessons learned in life . . . . Most mornings, reading her reflections gives me goosebumps because they are like having a cup of coffee with God . . . . This is a wonderful book to gift yourself and others!” ?Gina La Benz, author of Anchor Moments: Hope, Healing, and ForgivenessThe Going Green Handbook: 52 Inspired Ideas for Saving Money and the Environment
Par Alice Mary Alvrez. 2918
Easy, healthy, money-saving DIY ideas for a sustainable lifestyle Inspired living for the environment: Make your footprint planet-positive. With the…
gentle guidance of eco-expert, Alice Mary Alvrez, you can start with baby steps and progress to living the green good life! Level up your eco-knowledge with these 52 creative ideas and easy ways to reduce your waste, eat organic, and keep toxins out of your home. Grow organic, reduce waste, live toxin-free, and save money: Inside this helpful and hopeful guide, you'll find tips for greening up all the areas of your life. Learn surprising facts about your impact on the environment and change your habits with do-it-yourself ideas. Start with small, simple changes and work your way up to raising chickens, planting a bee-friendly garden, and growing organic veggies instead of a high maintenance grass lawn. Also find easy composting tips and recipes for toxin-free homemade eco cleansers and paint. A DIY handbook for all levels: Whether you want to be a green rookie or an eco-master, you can help the planet every week of the year. The Going Green Handbook is an inspiring and instructive guide to living the handmade life by consuming less and creating more. Use little, live big! Readers will learn: why we live the way we do and how we can become less wasteful and greener tips, tricks and secrets for a self-sufficient sustainable home and lifestyle starter garden tips for growing your own healthy food, fruit, veggies, and fresh herbs how to save money by going green Save money, be inspired, and go green with this helpful and easy handbook!Attracting Garden Pollinators
Par Jean Vernon. 2022
Attracting Garden Pollinators is a friendly, accessible, information packed guide to gardening for and with pollinators. Pollinators are in trouble,…
but our gardens can help. Gardens represent a vast, varied ‘nature reserve’ packed with plants rich in nectar and pollen to sustain these delicate creatures. This book explores the role that pollinators play and how gardeners and people with gardens can do something to help attract and support them. From butterflies (and their caterpillars - with host plant information) to surprising pollinators (moths, wasps, beetles flies and hornets) and of course including honeybees, hoverflies and bumblebees, this book will offer an insight into their fragile existence, lifecycles and their vital role in the food chain and the natural cycle. Jean Vernon is the Best-Selling author of The Secret Lives of Garden Bees.Ocular Trauma in Armed Conflicts
Par Shrikant Waikar. 2023
The book comprehensively covers the complete spectrum of ocular trauma in war and peace, while most of the books on…
ocular trauma cover only civil trauma. It explains the care to be taken by the injured himself from the time of injury to the most specialized tertiary care management step-by-step. It covers the various modes of trauma, the evaluation, and the management from emergency care and evacuation to secondary and tertiary care. The initial chapters cover the step by step care of wounds and the application of dressings or tourniquets available in the battlefield to be taken by the individual himself and the initial medical care by forward medical officer and surgeon before evacuating to the ophthalmologist The book also covers the management of polytrauma involving the head and neck or other parts of the body based on real-life experience since most of the battlefield ocular trauma presents with it. It incorporates chapters on ocular trauma due to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) hazards and the important aspect of imaging in ocular trauma. It covers the classification systems of ocular trauma. The book presents the step-by-step approach to primary repair of open globe injuries and lid lacerations by the first contact ophthalmologist. It covers the subspeciality wise tertiary care management of ocular trauma, encompassing an approach to the management of corneal scars, lenticular injuries, uveitis, traumatic glaucoma, intraocular foreign body and other posterior segment manifestations of injury like retinal detachment, vitreous and choroidal hemorrhage, etc., orbit and optic nerve trauma and other neuroophthalmological manifestations of trauma. It also includes a chapter on chemical injuries and techniques of stem cell transplantation for ocular surface reconstruction. Additionally, it covers the management of unsalvageable eyes and cosmetic rehabilitation. The book is a complete and helpful resource on ocular trauma and assists ophthalmologists, trauma care workers, and medical officers with security forces in the easy management of ocular trauma.Diabetic Retinopathy: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2678)
Par Guei-Sheung Liu, Jiang-Hui Wang. 2023
This detailed volume provides various cellular and experimental animal models and research methodologies to understand the complex interrelated pathophysiological mechanisms…
triggered by hyperglycemia that underlie the development of diabetic retinopathy. The book covers methods for understanding the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy, detection and screening of biomarkers in diabetic retinopathy, as well as novel technologies for diabetic retinopathy management. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Diabetic Retinopathy: Methods and Protocols serves as an invaluable resource for scientists and clinicians who are interested in the area of ophthalmology research.Make Something Good Today: A Memoir
Par Erin Napier, Ben Napier. 2018
From Ben and Erin Napier, the stars of the hit HGTV show Home Town, comes Make Something Good Today, a…
memoir that tells us all to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty of family and friends, and prosper within our communities because everything we need in life to be happy, is within our grasp.Long before their hugely popular TV show, an expanding family, or demolition day on their dream home, Erin began keeping a daily online journal to help her stay focused on the positive and count her blessings in life. She never expected that her depictions of small-town life in the tiny swath of Mississippi where she Ben call home would catch the eye of a television producer and set them off on the journey of a lifetime. Make Something Good Today offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a couple that America has come to know and love for their easy humor, adoring relationship, and ability to utterly transform a place into something beautiful and personal. This is the poignant story of how Erin and Ben took a small, tight-knit town into their own hands (literally) and used ingenuity, community, and authenticity to rebuild a once-thriving American Main Street. And how, by combining Ben’s carpentry skills with Erin’s design eye, Home Town is making it clear to us all that small-town living can feel as big as you make it. Complete with family photographs, Erin’s hand-painted sketches, and never-before-heard personal stories, this inspirational memoir reminds us all not to give up hope that great love stories are possible, big things can bloom in small towns, and there is always magic in the ordinary if you know where to look for it.The Book of Orchids: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World
Par Mark W. Chase, Maarten J. Christenhusz, Tom Mirenda. 2017
One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Yet orchids retain an air of exotic mystery—and they…
remain remarkably misunderstood and underappreciated. The orchid family contains an astonishing array of colors, forms, and smells that captivate growers from all walks of life across the globe. Though undeniably elegant, the popular moth orchid—a grocery store standard—is a bland stand-in when compared with its thousands of more complex and fascinating brethren, such as the Demon Queller, which grows in dark forests where its lovely blooms are believed to chase evil forces away. There is the Fetid Sun-God, an orchid that lures female flies to lay their eggs on its flowers by emitting a scent of rancid cheese. Or the rare, delicate Lizard Orchid, which mimics the appearance of lizards but smells distinctly of goat. The Book of Orchids revels in the diversity and oddity of these beguiling plants. Six hundred of the world’s most intriguing orchids are displayed, along with life-size photographs that capture botanical detail, as well as information about distribution, peak flowering period, and each species’ unique attributes, both natural and cultural. With over 28,000 known species—and more being discovered each year—the orchid family is arguably the largest and most geographically widespread of the flowering plant families. Including the most up-to-date science and accessibly written by botanists Mark Chase, Maarten Christenhusz, and Tom Mirenda, each entry in The Book of Orchids will entice researchers and orchid enthusiasts alike. With stunning full-color images, The Book of Orchids is sure to become the go-to reference for these complex, alluring, and extraordinarily adaptable plants.Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals
Par W. Scott Persons, Jeanine Davis. 2014
Not all saleable crops are dependent on access to greenhouses or sun-drenched, arable land. Shade-loving medicinal herbs can be successfully…
cultivated in a forest garden for personal use or as small-scale cash crops. Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals is a complete guide to these increasingly popular botanicals, aimed at aspiring and experienced growers alike.In this fully revised and updated edition, authors Jeanine Davis and W. Scott Persons show how more than a dozen sought-after native species can generate a greater profit on a rugged, otherwise idle woodlot than just about any other legal crop on an equal area of cleared land. With little capital investment but plenty of sweat equity, patience, and common sense, small landowners can preserve and enhance their treed space while simultaneously earning supplemental income. Learn how to establish, grow, harvest, and market: Popular medicinal roots such as ginseng, goldenseal, and black cohosh; Other commonly used botanicals including bloodroot, false unicorn, and mayapple The nutritious wild food, ramps, and the valuable ornamental galax.Packed with budget information, extensive references, and personal stories of successful growers, this invaluable resource will excite and inspire everyone from the home gardener to the full-time farmer.Jeanine Davis is an associate professor and extension specialist with North Carolina State University. Her focus is helping farmers diversify into new crops and organic agriculture.W. Scott Persons is the author of American Ginseng: Green Gold and an expert in growing and marketing wild-simulated and woods-cultivated ginseng.