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This book is best known as Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management and Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book. It is an extensive guide to running a household in Victorian Britain, edited by Isabella Beeton and published as a book in 1861. The book became most often consulted in 1875 and 1914 and remained in print over the 20th century.
In today’s world, the idea of self-sufficiency is becoming more relevant than ever. With growing concerns about food security, environmental impact, and the cost of living, more people are turning to gardening as a way to take control of their food sources. Growing Your Own: A Guide to Self-Sufficient Gardening is designed to help you cultivate a sustainable, productive garden that provides you with fresh, nutritious food all year long. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to expand your gardening knowledge, this guide offers you the tools, tips, and techniques to grow your own food with confidence. Self-sufficient gardening is about more than just reducing your grocery bill; it's about creating a resilient and sustainable way of living. By growing your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and even raising small livestock, you can significantly reduce your dependence on external food sources, while enjoying the satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food comes from. There is an incredible sense of empowerment that comes with producing your own crops and knowing you’re contributing to a healthier, more sustainable planet. This book takes you through the essentials of self-sufficient gardening, from the initial planning stages all the way through to harvesting and preserving your bounty. You'll learn how to assess your space and soil, choose the best plants for your climate, and maintain healthy soil to ensure a thriving garden. We’ll also explore techniques like composting, crop rotation, and natural pest management, which not only support plant growth but also promote environmental health.Ver libro
Take the stress out of healthy eating with Prep & Nourish: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Meal Planning and Batch Cooking by Jonah Ellis, narrated with warmth and clarity by Isabelle Holman. Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule, starting a wellness journey, or simply tired of last-minute meals, this audiobook is your practical companion to planning, prepping, and enjoying nutritious food—without the overwhelm. Inside, you'll discover:Simple strategies to master weekly meal planningBeginner-friendly batch cooking techniquesTips for organizing your kitchen and shopping smarterDelicious, wholesome recipes made for prepping aheadTime-saving hacks for busy weeknights With encouragement and ease, Prep & Nourish guides you through the steps to build a sustainable meal prep routine that fits your lifestyle and fuels your days. Listen as you learn to make food prep efficient, healthy, and even enjoyable. Let your next healthy meal start here.Ver libro
For Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, buying a house in one of the most remote parts of Northern California was never part of the plan; many of life’s biggest, most rewarding adventures rarely are. Kathi shares the hard-won wisdom she’s gained on her homestead journey to help you accomplish more at home, gain fresh perspective, and give yourself grace in the process. Here’s a handful of the lessons Kathi shares: Prepare before the need arises; Everything is always in process, including us; Your best household solution is time and patience; You don’t have to do everything the hard way; Be open to new and better ways of doing things; A lot of small changes make a huge difference. Highly practical, humorous, and inspirational, The Accidental Homesteader will encourage you to live with more peace, joy, and contentment.Ver libro
Winner of the Alberta Readers' Choice Award! Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill is the enthralling true story of Jasper's Willi Pfisterer, a legend in the field of mountaineering and safety in the Rocky Mountains. For more than thirty years, Willi was an integral part of Jasper's alpine landscape, guiding climbers up to the highest peaks, and rescuing them from perilous situations. Originally from Austria, this mountain man came to Canada in the 1950s to assail the Rockies, and stayed to become an integral part of mountain safety in Western Canada and the Yukon. His daughter, Susanna Pfisterer, has shaped his stories and lectures as an engaging and educational adventure story. Accompanied by the humorous wisdom of the "Sidehillgouger," listeners will traverse an historical and spectacular terrain.Ver libro
A witty, absurdist satire of the last 500 years, Alexandra Petri's US History is the fake textbook you never knew you needed! Alexandra Petri's US History contains a lost (invented!) history of America. (A history for people disappointed that the only president whose weird sex letters we have is Warren G. Harding.) Petri's "historical fan fiction" draws on real events and completely absurd fabrications to create a laugh-out-loud, irreverent takedown of our nation's complicated past. On Petri's deranged timeline, John and Abigail Adams try sexting, the March sisters from Little Women are sixty feet tall, and Susan Sontag goes to summer camp. Nearly eighty short, hilarious pieces span centuries of American history and culture. Nikola Tesla's friends stage an intervention when he falls in love with a pigeon. The characters from Sesame Street invade Normandy. And Mark Twain—who famously said reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated—offers a detailed account of his undeath, in which he becomes a zombie. This side-splitting work of historical humor shows why Alexandra Petri has been hailed as a "genius," a "national treasure," and "one of the funniest writers alive."Ver libro
Have you ever wondered where horse milk vodka comes from? Or how to fight off a mob of Malaysian monkeys? Is it bad luck to wash cow poop off of your shoe? Travel vicariously with Sam across the Orient to find the funny but true answers. Sam savors every local culture he encounters much like Conan O’Brian and the late Anthony Bourdain — embracing the people, their food, and especially their curiosities. His humor and infatuation with humanity’s diversity fuel each story. Teaching in Korea and Vietnam since 2015, Sam uses his time out of the classroom to explore the rest of Asia. His short five-book series, Itchy Feet Travel Tales in Asia, covers his adventures (and misadventures) in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. These stories of the sublime and the surreal will have you giggling and gawking as you follow Sam through the weird and wonderful world of the East.Ver libro
