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  A Croft in the Hills

  Katharine Stewart, Neil Gunn

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  A Croft in the Hills captures, in simple, moving descriptions, what it was really like trying to make a living out of a hill croft near Loch Ness fifty years ago. A couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, immerse themselves in the practicalities of looking after sheep, cattle and hens, mending fences, baking bread, and surviving the worst that Scottish winters can throw at them. 
   
   
   
  Their neighbors are few, but among them they find the generosity and community spirit that has survived in the Highlands for generations. Working as a tight family unit, they learn to cope, and in time grow to love their little croft. As Neil Gunn writes in his Foreword, their lives gain extra dimensions that 'give the book its unusual quality, its brightness, and its wisdom'.

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  The Homesteading Handbook - The...

  Kelly Reed

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  Discover how to start your homesteading journey the right away... and avoid making expensive beginner’s mistakes. 
  Planning your homestead journey can take weeks, or even months if you’re a complete beginner. 
  You would have to read numerous books, research the farthest corners of the Internet, and spend thousands of dollars on consultations. 
  But you don’t have to plan everything yourself. Actually, you don’t have to plan anything yourself. 
  We’ve done it for you. 
  You will discover:  
  ●      A diverse range of different ways to live your homesteading dream 
  ●      The best US states to live in when homesteading or going off-the-grid 
  ●      A complete guide to utility options for homesteaders, including renewable energy and water sources 
  ●      Different ways to become completely food independent -- even if you don’t own a lot of garden space 
  ●      Types of homestead properties (and how to choose the right one for yourself) 
  ●      How to become a homesteader on a small budget 
  And much more. 
  No matter your motivation, financial situation, or living arrangements, homesteading is a great option for anyone who wants to gain any level of independence -- whether that’s a small taste or complete control of your lifestyle. 
  Even if you live in a city apartment, this book will spark your imagination, and show you how to make the most of what you have to become thoroughly self-sufficient.Discover how to plan your homestead flawlessly.

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  Here Comes the Fun - A Journey...

  Ben Aitken

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  'What Aitken writes about fun is worth reading' Mail on Sunday
  'Irresistible' Christopher Somerville, author of The January Man and Walking the Bones of Britain
  'A great book' Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch
  'Aitken's writing is always a delight' Madeleine Bunting, author of The Seaside
  
  
  
  Are you getting enough? Bestselling travel writer Ben Aitken wasn't.
  
  
  Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, Ben gave boredom the boot and stress the cold shoulder by embarking on a whimsical journey into the serious business of having a laugh.
  
  
  He did a pilgrimage in Spain, a summer camp in Kent, and a cruise of the Baltic with 2,000 grannies. And when he wasn't on the road, he searched for merriment at home: by giving bridge a go, volunteering a chance, and gardening a crack of the whip.
  
  
  By incorporating the thoughts of key thinkers and boffins, Here Comes the Fun offers a satisfying balance of the playful and the profound, the serious and the silly, the daft and the deep.

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  Howther goes Again

  Richard Cliff

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  The story is of a young rabbit who seeks adventure beyond his immediate surroundings. His search for fun taking him to America, where he meets all kind of other animals who lead bizarre lifestyles and where lurks the treachery of man. This leads Howther to take a grown-up stance against evil-doing, putting him at the forefront of danger among both, animals and man alike until he finally conquers all. It is a tale of growing up in a dangerous world.

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  Tokugawa Shogunate - Peace...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Tokugawa Shogunate, also known as the Edo period (1603–1868), was a time of unprecedented peace and stability in Japan, following centuries of war and political fragmentation. This era began with the victory of Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a decisive conflict that allowed him to consolidate power over the warring daimyo. Three years later, in 1603, he was granted the title of shogun by the emperor, officially marking the beginning of Tokugawa rule. 
  Ieyasu’s triumph at Sekigahara was not merely a military success but also a demonstration of his strategic brilliance and political foresight. By carefully forging alliances and exploiting rivalries among the daimyo, he ensured that his Tokugawa clan would emerge as the dominant force in Japan. Once in power, Ieyasu took immediate steps to secure his family’s hold over the nation. He redistributed land among the daimyo, rewarding loyal vassals and weakening potential threats. This reorganization of landholdings laid the foundation for the centralized feudal system that would define the Tokugawa era. 
  Although Ieyasu formally retired in 1605, passing the title of shogun to his son Tokugawa Hidetada, he continued to wield significant influence from behind the scenes. His retirement was a strategic move designed to solidify the legitimacy of hereditary succession, ensuring that the Tokugawa family would maintain control for generations. This transition of power set a precedent for stability, preventing the kind of succession disputes that had plagued previous shogunates.

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  The Trouble with Gundogs -...

  Margaret Allen

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  The Trouble with Gundogs takes a new look at the causes and cures for the many faults that can crop up in the process of training a Gundog. Dogs and humans have lived, worked and played together for thousands of years and strong bonds have formed between them. With luck and care, the training, management and handling of a Gundog will progress without a hitch. The luck begins with natural talent on both sides and the care ensures that correct choices are made and good sense prevails. However, things can still go wrong. This book offers solutions to the problems that may occur along the way. There are hundreds of different types of dog and each one has its own character. Because of this, one size does not fit all when tackling a problem, and different approaches are offered. Observation, determination and perseverance will usually be rewarded.

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