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by How-To Experts at Storey Publishing (Author)
Have you ever wondered how to capture a swarm of bees? Predict the weather by the clouds? And just how do you darn a pair of socks, anyway? Anyone curious about the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build things will find everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials selected from Storey's extensive library of how-to books, you can learn how to carve a turkey, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more. Whether you plan to "do it yourself" or just love reading about how things are done, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
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Have you ever wondered how to grow your own food, craft and mend your own clothes, handle and train animals, forage for wild food, whip up silky-smooth shaving cream, carve a wooden spoon, make your own medicine, cook over an open fire, weave a paper basket, or turn your kitchen into a fermentation lab?
Make, build, and grow. Knowing how to do these things yourself is more than just rewarding - it's the bedrock of a healthy, self-sufficient lifestyle. This fascinating and completely useful compilation of step-by-step, how-to knowledge is a journey of discovery that gives you the tools to take learning into your own two hands.
