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Today’s editor’s pick: :D
Out of the Gray Zone, Heading South
See fiction below.NONFICTION
General self-sufficiency and survival
Food Self-Sufficiency: Reality Check
”It's not a how-to book, it's about what you need for the “how to”. We'll look at figuring out how much space you need for gardens or animals, how many jars you'll need if you plan to get into canning, and what other options there are for preserving and storing food. I'll talk about animals and their needs, and suggest ways to feed and shelter them that won't break your bank account. I'll point you the right direction to find out what you need to know about foraging, hunting, and fishing, plus share some tips from my own experiences. This book is geared toward those with limited funds, but will also be helpful to more prosperous readers “ From an author of many prepping non-fiction and fiction books, posted here often.
Can my property flood?
“self-assessment manual …describes the nature of flooding by rivers, the sea, over-flowing drains, and rising ground water...to assess the degree to which your property (or one you want to buy) is vulnerable to any one (or all) of these… how to protect your property (and contents) from flooding. … what to do in the event of a flood… the role of the insurer, the Environment Agency and Government…the likely increase in flood threat from rising sea-levels and increased storminess.”
Weekend Homesteader: February
“This fully updated second edition of the popular Weekend Homesteader series includes exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise. The February volume includes the following projects: • Plant easy berries • Stock up on dried goods • Prepare for an emergency with backup lighting • Set homesteading goals The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.”
The four Backwoods Home Magazines listed yesterday are still free today.
Backwoods Home Magazine - May/June 2009 (#117)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Sep/Oct 2011 (#131)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Jan/Feb 2011 (#127)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Nov/Dec 2009 (#120)
Food Self-Sufficiency: Reality Check
”It's not a how-to book, it's about what you need for the “how to”. We'll look at figuring out how much space you need for gardens or animals, how many jars you'll need if you plan to get into canning, and what other options there are for preserving and storing food. I'll talk about animals and their needs, and suggest ways to feed and shelter them that won't break your bank account. I'll point you the right direction to find out what you need to know about foraging, hunting, and fishing, plus share some tips from my own experiences. This book is geared toward those with limited funds, but will also be helpful to more prosperous readers “ From an author of many prepping non-fiction and fiction books, posted here often.
Can my property flood?
“self-assessment manual …describes the nature of flooding by rivers, the sea, over-flowing drains, and rising ground water...to assess the degree to which your property (or one you want to buy) is vulnerable to any one (or all) of these… how to protect your property (and contents) from flooding. … what to do in the event of a flood… the role of the insurer, the Environment Agency and Government…the likely increase in flood threat from rising sea-levels and increased storminess.”
Weekend Homesteader: February
“This fully updated second edition of the popular Weekend Homesteader series includes exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise. The February volume includes the following projects: • Plant easy berries • Stock up on dried goods • Prepare for an emergency with backup lighting • Set homesteading goals The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.”
The four Backwoods Home Magazines listed yesterday are still free today.
Backwoods Home Magazine - May/June 2009 (#117)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Sep/Oct 2011 (#131)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Jan/Feb 2011 (#127)
Backwoods Home Magazine - Nov/Dec 2009 (#120)
Food, Home, and Farming/Gardening
The Gardeners HQ Guide to Growing Garden Annuals
“advice on how to plant, sow and look after over 200 different genera of garden annual plants - or perennials that are treated as annuals in the garden). … contains over 200 full color photographs “
HELP!! I NEED A BEEKEEPER
Short. “Written by a beekeeper of over twenty years. … an easy to read book on starting up the hobby of beekeeping.“
The Canned and Boxed Food Cookbook: Dressing It Up!
By same author as very first book on list above.
Brewing Beer (4 Simple Steps To Your First Home Brew - With 40 Easy Peasy Recipes)
Many high reviews.
Vintage Recipes: Vintage Recipes from 1917 Cookies, Cakes, & Pies, Oh My!
”"Imagine going back almost 100 years into a kitchen with no microwaves, coffee machines, or electric stoves, only to find the best versions of your favorite snacks, baked using authentic and traditional recipes... Wilma discovered …her grandmother's cook book…. "Tried Recipes, 1917". She will introduce you to old English baking terms such as "1 saltspoonful salt", and will teach you how to make authentic versions of the dishes that were once made, sometimes forgotten, but worthy of revival for modern taste buds.“
The Green Gourmet Little Book of Charcuterie : An Introduction to the Art of the Charcutier - Smoking and Curing Meats, Forcemeats, Terrines, Sausages & Blood Puddings
Store This! Simple Home Storage Systems & House Organization Solutions (Gleam Guru)
The Gardeners HQ Guide to Growing Garden Annuals
“advice on how to plant, sow and look after over 200 different genera of garden annual plants - or perennials that are treated as annuals in the garden). … contains over 200 full color photographs “
HELP!! I NEED A BEEKEEPER
Short. “Written by a beekeeper of over twenty years. … an easy to read book on starting up the hobby of beekeeping.“
The Canned and Boxed Food Cookbook: Dressing It Up!
By same author as very first book on list above.
Brewing Beer (4 Simple Steps To Your First Home Brew - With 40 Easy Peasy Recipes)
Many high reviews.
Vintage Recipes: Vintage Recipes from 1917 Cookies, Cakes, & Pies, Oh My!
”"Imagine going back almost 100 years into a kitchen with no microwaves, coffee machines, or electric stoves, only to find the best versions of your favorite snacks, baked using authentic and traditional recipes... Wilma discovered …her grandmother's cook book…. "Tried Recipes, 1917". She will introduce you to old English baking terms such as "1 saltspoonful salt", and will teach you how to make authentic versions of the dishes that were once made, sometimes forgotten, but worthy of revival for modern taste buds.“
The Green Gourmet Little Book of Charcuterie : An Introduction to the Art of the Charcutier - Smoking and Curing Meats, Forcemeats, Terrines, Sausages & Blood Puddings
Store This! Simple Home Storage Systems & House Organization Solutions (Gleam Guru)
Health
Seasonal Wellness: How Weather Conditions Affect Your Health
Seasonal Wellness: How Weather Conditions Affect Your Health
Ideas/Theory
Eco-fuel-FA (ECOFA) A viable solution
A Country Christmas
By Louisa May Alcott, old-fashioned (written 1800s). This publisher has released a bunch of old Christmas stories free today, authors like Charles Dickens, O Henry, etc. HERE
(Note: these stories are probably available in other formats in other places online too.) Oh, and there’s also The Giant Christmas Collection: 30 Stories, 25 Poems, and 75 Carols
Little Kids Big Money: Tools for Teaching Kid Friendly Finance
End Times Survival Manual
Religious POV. Poor punctuation.
Eco-fuel-FA (ECOFA) A viable solution
A Country Christmas
By Louisa May Alcott, old-fashioned (written 1800s). This publisher has released a bunch of old Christmas stories free today, authors like Charles Dickens, O Henry, etc. HERE
(Note: these stories are probably available in other formats in other places online too.) Oh, and there’s also The Giant Christmas Collection: 30 Stories, 25 Poems, and 75 Carols
Little Kids Big Money: Tools for Teaching Kid Friendly Finance
End Times Survival Manual
Religious POV. Poor punctuation.
True Accounts
Pioneer Days in Kansas
“a history of Richard Cordley’s experience settling in Kansas in the mid 19th century.”
Legends of the West: The Life and Legacy of Calamity Jane
Two Shadows - The inspirational story of one man's triumph over adversity
The Journals of Lewis and Clark
Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade of the West and Southwest
Up From Slavery: An Autobiography
Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915)
The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca
“Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was an explorer sent by Spain to occupy North America. His journey went awry, and he was one of the few who remained alive. He traveled throughout the Caribbean, Gulf Coast, the modern day Southwestern United States and Mexico, finally reaching Spain again 10 years later. He wrote this narrative of his journey.”
WAR
This Week in the Civil War - November 16th - 22nd, 1862
The Passing of the Armies: An Account of the Final Campaign of the Army of the Potomac
”Joshua Chamberlain is best known for being a hero at Gettysburg, and later served as governor of Maine, and president of Bowdoin College. The Passing of the Armies: An Account of the Final Campaign of the Army of the Potomac details the final stages of the Civil War.”
Reminiscences of the Civil War
A Confederate Cannoneer at Gettysburg: The Life and Career of Edward Porter Alexander
On War: All Volumes
“Carl von Clausewitz ( 1780 - 1831 ) was one of the most influential military figures of the 19th century. Clausewitz was a Prussian soldier and German military theorist who stressed the importance of the moral and political parts of war. Clausewitz’s famous treatise On War is considered one of the most important military treatises ever written. Generals who fought in the Civil War often carried a copy of the treatise to touch up on strategies and tactics.”
Medieval Warfare: the Art of War in the Middle Ages
“ an amazing history of warfare techniques from the fall of Rome to the close of the 15th century.”
Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War
Reflections on the Revolution in France
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FICTION
Pioneer Days in Kansas
“a history of Richard Cordley’s experience settling in Kansas in the mid 19th century.”
Legends of the West: The Life and Legacy of Calamity Jane
Two Shadows - The inspirational story of one man's triumph over adversity
The Journals of Lewis and Clark
Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade of the West and Southwest
Up From Slavery: An Autobiography
Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915)
The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca
“Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was an explorer sent by Spain to occupy North America. His journey went awry, and he was one of the few who remained alive. He traveled throughout the Caribbean, Gulf Coast, the modern day Southwestern United States and Mexico, finally reaching Spain again 10 years later. He wrote this narrative of his journey.”
WAR
This Week in the Civil War - November 16th - 22nd, 1862
The Passing of the Armies: An Account of the Final Campaign of the Army of the Potomac
”Joshua Chamberlain is best known for being a hero at Gettysburg, and later served as governor of Maine, and president of Bowdoin College. The Passing of the Armies: An Account of the Final Campaign of the Army of the Potomac details the final stages of the Civil War.”
Reminiscences of the Civil War
A Confederate Cannoneer at Gettysburg: The Life and Career of Edward Porter Alexander
On War: All Volumes
“Carl von Clausewitz ( 1780 - 1831 ) was one of the most influential military figures of the 19th century. Clausewitz was a Prussian soldier and German military theorist who stressed the importance of the moral and political parts of war. Clausewitz’s famous treatise On War is considered one of the most important military treatises ever written. Generals who fought in the Civil War often carried a copy of the treatise to touch up on strategies and tactics.”
Medieval Warfare: the Art of War in the Middle Ages
“ an amazing history of warfare techniques from the fall of Rome to the close of the 15th century.”
Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War
Reflections on the Revolution in France
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FICTION
Nature Survival, War, and other Hardship
The Platte River Waltz, Chapters 1-4
Sampler of book about the Oregon Trail
The Platte River Waltz, Chapters 1-4
Sampler of book about the Oregon Trail
Collapse, Post-Apocalypse, Speculative Futures
Out of the Gray Zone, Heading South
“Secret shelters, stocked with food and water as well as arms and munitions, have been built in basements, backyards, and private country lots. Underground and self-sufficient communities are on the market and ready for occupation. For many, it’s not if it will happen but when. Matt Lovell lives a life that does not include the relentless pursuit of the almighty dollar.... But like the harsh desert sands of the Sahara that are slowly devouring the lands of Northern Africa, a gray cloud of change has begun encroaching on the cities and towns of America, bringing with it new languages, religions, cultural justice, and crime-waves of unprecedented proportions. ...Unchecked international and national fraud, genocide, drug wars, and militant action all over the world have become infectious diseases, riding the coat tails of greed. Escalating violent crime is engulfing his country like the Black Plague, and Matt Lovell wants nothing to do with any of it. He tries to ignore the hovering darkness, but when disorder begins to infringe on his personal life and threaten his freedoms, Matt Lovell begins to fight fire with fire as he prepares for the inevitable. Out of the Gray Zone, Heading South is about courage and strength, and a determination to survive when all seems hopeless.”
There is One of Everything in the World
“Many years after flooding wipes out most of the life on Earth, Haiyugen and his son, Baboogen, are lost at sea. The island they come from has the last remaining people in the world on it, but the ocean is immense and their island is like a drop of water in it. Will they ever see their family and friends again? The father and son set out on an epic adventure to make their way home that will give them enough stories to last a lifetime.”
Out of the Gray Zone, Heading South
“Secret shelters, stocked with food and water as well as arms and munitions, have been built in basements, backyards, and private country lots. Underground and self-sufficient communities are on the market and ready for occupation. For many, it’s not if it will happen but when. Matt Lovell lives a life that does not include the relentless pursuit of the almighty dollar.... But like the harsh desert sands of the Sahara that are slowly devouring the lands of Northern Africa, a gray cloud of change has begun encroaching on the cities and towns of America, bringing with it new languages, religions, cultural justice, and crime-waves of unprecedented proportions. ...Unchecked international and national fraud, genocide, drug wars, and militant action all over the world have become infectious diseases, riding the coat tails of greed. Escalating violent crime is engulfing his country like the Black Plague, and Matt Lovell wants nothing to do with any of it. He tries to ignore the hovering darkness, but when disorder begins to infringe on his personal life and threaten his freedoms, Matt Lovell begins to fight fire with fire as he prepares for the inevitable. Out of the Gray Zone, Heading South is about courage and strength, and a determination to survive when all seems hopeless.”
There is One of Everything in the World
“Many years after flooding wipes out most of the life on Earth, Haiyugen and his son, Baboogen, are lost at sea. The island they come from has the last remaining people in the world on it, but the ocean is immense and their island is like a drop of water in it. Will they ever see their family and friends again? The father and son set out on an epic adventure to make their way home that will give them enough stories to last a lifetime.”
More Sci-Fi-or-Fantasy-ish
Dimensional Shift: Millenarians
“A secret breed of humans has banded together to revive the Earth from a post-apocalyptic viral plant infection.”
The Three Arks (Comet Clement series, #4)
Part of series about preparing for a comet to hit earth. 1-5 have been free before. All are HERE
WAR FOR MARS A story of the Fourth Millennium
“It is 3260 AD when Earth itself is partly destroyed by nuclear wars and environmental disasters.There is a tremendous advancement in interplanetary travel communications and in the health and medical fields….”
So You Want To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Humour. “…The book goes through different weapons that can be used that are effective and ineffective. You will also learn how to defend your castle, so to speak, from the hordes that attack.”
Dimensional Shift: Millenarians
“A secret breed of humans has banded together to revive the Earth from a post-apocalyptic viral plant infection.”
The Three Arks (Comet Clement series, #4)
Part of series about preparing for a comet to hit earth. 1-5 have been free before. All are HERE
WAR FOR MARS A story of the Fourth Millennium
“It is 3260 AD when Earth itself is partly destroyed by nuclear wars and environmental disasters.There is a tremendous advancement in interplanetary travel communications and in the health and medical fields….”
So You Want To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Humour. “…The book goes through different weapons that can be used that are effective and ineffective. You will also learn how to defend your castle, so to speak, from the hordes that attack.”
This was great! Got so many helpful books for free! The beekeeping one wasn't free anymore but at 2.99 I thought it worth buying. Thank you so much for all your help. I'm a new prepper and need all the help I can get.
ReplyDeleteWow, that was quick! It was free when I first looked it up, but that was early morning. Thank you for purchasing the book anyway (though it seems short for the price) and I hope it is really helpful to you.
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