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Bestselling Van Life author Foster Huntington shares his
experiences - as well as others - living by his own rules in this
aspirational book filled with awe-inspiring photographs of unique
homes in unexpected places. After spending three years on the road
living in a camper van, Foster Huntington continued his
unconventional lifestyle by building a two-story treehouse. Foster,
like many others, are finding freedom, tranquility, and adventure
in living off the grid in unconventional homes. Perfect for fans of
Van Life and Cabin Porn and those who yearn for a simpler
existence, Off Grid Life showcases unique dwellings from all around
the world. Organized into sections like tree houses, tiny houses,
shipping containers, yurts, boathouses, barns, vans, and more, the
250 aspirational photographs feature enviable settings like
stunning beaches, dramatic mountains and picturesque forests. Also
included are images of fully designed interiors with kitchens and
sleeping quarters as well as interviews with solo dwellers,
couples, and families who are living lives off the beaten path.
Homesteading From Scratch is for people who want to do things
differently the type of people who want to eat real food, grow
herbs, make cheese, raise baby animals, hunt mushrooms, pick
blackberries, unschool their children, can jelly, ferment kraut,
farm organically, connect to nature, live intentionally, and more.
Guiding readers from desire to full-blown off-the-grid living and
everything in between this book covers farming, animal husbandry,
food preparation, homeschooling, fiber arts, and even marketing. It
provides inspiration from other homesteaders, with operations from
small to large, who have made a go of it, outlining their successes
and failures throughout the process. It helps to democratize the
homesteading movement, by providing "ins" for nearly every level of
dedication, from the container gardener to full-time farmers. It
provides the knowledge necessary to discover homesteading as a
movement and as a lifestyle. Inspired by From Scratch magazine, an
online publication devoted to homesteading and intentional living,
this book provides readers with continued support and community for
information and resources online. This book serves as a reference,
as well as a cheerleader, for those who want a bit more control and
responsibility over where their food comes from, what they consume,
and how they live their lives.
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The wildly popular phenomenon of hygge gets a warm American twist
with this gifty, illustrated guide from bestselling Danish-American
author Stephanie Pedersen. With their overscheduled lifestyles,
Americans can't always find time for the people and things they
love. Enter American Cozy, which uses the Danish phenomenon of
hygge--comfort, togetherness, and well-being--to bring coziness and
ease to readers' homes, work, and lives. Filled with charming
four-color illustrations, it explores organization and home decor,
entertaining, cooking, creating a happier, more productive work
life, de-cluttering, and slowing down.
"Useful and relevant. . . . Greenberg's writing is clear and
concise. Each section starts with easy tips . . . then wades into
bigger, trickier concepts." -New York Times Book Review A
celebrated writer on food and sustainability offers fifty
straightforward, impactful rules for climate-friendly living We all
understand just how dire the circumstances facing our planet are
and that we all need to do our part to stem the tide of climate
change. When we look in the mirror, we can admit that we
desperately need to go on a climate diet. But the task of cutting
down our carbon emissions feels overwhelming and the discipline
required hard to summon. With The Climate Diet, award-winning food
and environmental writer Paul Greenberg offers us the practical,
accessible guide we all need. It contains fifty achievable steps we
can take to live our daily lives in a way that's friendlier to the
planet--from what we eat, how we live at home, how we travel, and
how we lobby businesses and elected officials to do the right
thing. Chock-full of simple yet revelatory guidance, The Climate
Diet empowers us to cast aside feelings of helplessness and start
making positive changes for the good of our planet.
It's a classic American dream: a beautiful log home nestled in the
woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or
serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that
beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor,
no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering,
self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great. If you're
looking to make this dream a reality, let seasoned professionals
Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often
puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this
indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect
of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explains
how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site
selection. They also cover such topics as: -Types of wood used for
log cabins -Energy efficiency -Estimating costs -Construction
concerns -Log home maintenance -And much more The Complete Guide to
Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an
informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take
the first step today toward having the home of your dreams
Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome. We all
want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for
happiness, global warming worsens. Alarmed by drastic changes now
occurring in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate
scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to
change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food,
meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes.
Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the
US average and became happier in the process. Being the Change
explores the connections between our individual daily actions and
our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and
practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response
to global warming. Part one exposes our interconnected predicament:
overpopulation, global warming, industrial agriculture,
growth-addicted economics, a sold-out political system, and a
mindset of separation from nature. It also includes a readable but
authoritative overview of climate science. Part two offers a
response at once obvious and unprecedented: mindfully opting out of
this broken system and aligning our daily lives with the biosphere.
The core message is deeply optimistic: living without fossil fuels
is not only possible, it can be better. AWARDS GOLD (tie) | 2017
IPPY Awards: Books Most Likely to Save the Planet SILVER | 2017
Nautilus Book Awards: Green Living / Sustainability BRONZE | 2017
Foreword INDIES: Ecology & Environment
As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for
anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned
survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and
your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical
sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you've ever
had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical
details of making it through any kind of emergency situation. Some
topics include: How to survive extreme winter conditions How to put
together a homemade survival kit in the case of an emergency How to
safely evacuate from an urban area during a disaster How much and
what type of food to store at home for long-term emergencies How to
survive an active shooter situation How to treat common injuries.
Other sections answer everything you've ever wondered about
disaster prepping, including what being a survivalist entails, how
to equip your home for survival situations, what gear is essential
for a survivalist to own, what elements are essential in a good
emergency plan, what types of disasters you can expect to face in
your lifetime, and more. So what are you waiting for? With 150
Survival Secrets, you'll be prepared for anything and everything.
Create your own cookbook! Keep all your favorite family recipes in
one handy place with our blank cookbook organizer. Organized into 6
chapters from breakfasts to desserts...there are even 3 blank
chapters to name your own, plus dozens of tips.
Marie Kondo will help you declutter your life with her new major
Netflix series Organise the World with Marie Kondo. This is a
beautiful hardback edition of Marie Kondo's classic book. Transform
your home into a permanently clear and clutter-free space with the
incredible KonMari Method. Japan's expert declutterer and
professional cleaner Marie Kondo will help you tidy your rooms once
and for all with her inspirational step-by-step method. The key to
successful tidying is to tackle your home in the correct order, to
keep only the things you really love and to do it all at once - and
quickly. After that for the rest of your life you only need to
choose what to keep and what to discard. The KonMari Method will
not just transform your space. Once you have your house in order
you will find that your whole life will change. You can feel more
confident, you can become more successful, and you can have the
energy and motivation to create the life you want. You can also
find the courage to move on from the negative aspects of your life.
For example, you can recognise and finish a bad relationship, stop
feeling anxious or finally lose weight. Marie Kondo's method is
based on a 'once-cleaned, never-messy-again' approach. If you think
that such a thing is impossible then you should definitely read
this compelling book. Alternatively, if you want to share The
Life-Changing Magic of Tidying with your friends and family this
lovely edition is the perfect gift.
Clutter and mess can distract you, stress you out, and get in the
way of efficiently getting work done. That's why Beautifully
Organized at Work was created to give you practical tips and tools
for how to mindfully transform your workspace and get organized so
you can feel better about your work and be better set up for
success. YouTube star and professional organizer Nikki Boyd, author
of the bestselling book Beautifully Organized, brings her expert
skills to this book. Beautifully Organized at Work includes-
Everything you need to know about decluttering your desk and
organizing files-both in your physical and digital space Valuable
advice on how to plan your work days so you can have a
well-balanced and productive week How to select the desk, chair,
and lighting that are ideal for your needs Information tailored for
cubicle, co-working spaces, working from home, and more Tips on how
to get your coworkers involved in creating a beautifully organized
breakroom, conference room, and lobby
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