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      31.

      GRIT COUNTRY SKILLS SERIES SET

      GRIT EDITORS
      Paperback

      Price: $20.00

      At 100 full-color pages each, the new GRIT Country Skills Series Set brings you the latest information on beekeeping, backyard chickens, backyard rabbits and homemade bread! You'll get 32 recipes for …

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      At 100 full-color pages each, the new GRIT Country Skills Series Set brings you the latest information on beekeeping, backyard chickens, backyard rabbits and homemade bread! You'll get 32 recipes for cooking with honey, more than 27 keys to a healthy flock, keys to a productive rabbitry, eight fail-proof no-knead bread recipes and much more!

      The GRIT Country Skills Series Set includes:
      GRIT's Guide to Backyard Bees and Honey
      Catch the latest buzz with GRIT'S Guide to Backyard Bees and Honey. This new addition to GRIT'S Country Skills Series is filled with more than 75 keys to better beekeeping, beautiful color photos, recipes and more! Discover if you know your backyard bees, cooking with honey, build a honey extractor, read fail-proof beehive installation and much more!

      GRIT's Guide to Backyard Chickens, 3rd Edition
      GRIT is proud to introduce the 3rd edition of GRIT's Guide to Backyard Chickens. This invaluable guide covers almost everything for raising backyard chickens, from hatching chicks to pest control, from recycled coops to chicken-inspired recipes. Advice on barnyard chicken basics is included along with information on ducks, turkeys, guineas and more.

      GRIT's Guide to Homemade Bread, 2nd Edition
      A treasure trove of knowledge, this bread guide includes more than 31 keys to baking successful homemade bread. It covers outdoor bread ovens, bread machines, sourdough secrets, no-knead bread, gluten-free treats and more.

      GRIT's Guide to Backyard Rabbits
      GRIT's Guide to Backyard Rabbits, the first edition in the GRIT Barnyard Series, is packed with keys to raising and keeping backyard rabbits. The GRIT editors have compiled the best articles featuring meat rabbits, tanning hides, heritage rabbit breeds, show and pet rabbits, recipes and more. Enjoy rabbit facts, test your knowledge of rabbit breeds and learn about rabbit literature.

      32.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS GUIDE TO REAL FOOD ALL YEAR

      Mother Earth News Editors
      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      Looking for a way to make delicious, homemade bread? How about advice on how to grow your best fall garden this year? Need tips for picking out chickens that produce the best eggs ever? Look no farthe…

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      Looking for a way to make delicious, homemade bread? How about advice on how to grow your best fall garden this year? Need tips for picking out chickens that produce the best eggs ever? Look no farther than this 100-page guide from MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Full of articles that instruct, help and point readers in the right direction for eating fresh food all year long, Guide to Real Food All Year has nearly 20 articles that cover everything from drying tomatoes to making your own cider, from growing great salads to saving time and energy with pressure cookers.

      With beautiful pictures, this guide explains how to eat better and save money. Readers will learn how to choose inexpensive cuts of grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and pastured pork for better nutrition and great flavor. Gardeners will read how to grow colorful heirloom corns for improved nutrition and great taste. Farmers market goers will learn how to dry the harvest they buy to stock up on homegrown snacks and convenience foods for year-round eating.

      Articles include:

      • Homemade Butter: The Best You'll Ever Have
      • Why Whole Wheat Is Way Better
      • Simple Tips for Better Garden Soil
      • Use Cold Frames to Grow More Food
      • Learn to Can for Homegrown Flavor

      33.

      GRIT'S GUIDE TO HOMEMADE BREAD, 3RD EDITION


      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      Bread, bagels, pretzels, pizza crust, cookies and more! All of these delicious homemade creations can be found in GRIT's Guide to Homemade Bread, 3rd Edition. This guide includes more than 53 keys to …

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      Bread, bagels, pretzels, pizza crust, cookies and more! All of these delicious homemade creations can be found in GRIT's Guide to Homemade Bread, 3rd Edition. This guide includes more than 53 keys to successful bread making, outdoor bread oven plans, fail-proof no-knead breads, top bread machine tips and more.

      The editors of GRIT have compiled some of the best homemade bread baking articles into one convenient 100-page guide. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker you will find tips and advice from bread baking experts. Learn how bread works and the difference between the types of flours. Read about cooking gluten-free bread and using seven indispensable ingredients to make the transition easier. Find new recipes to put that stale bread to use in cakes, soups, puddings and more.

      Articles include:

      • Homemade Bread: Truly Easy and Delicious
      • Whole Grain Guide
      • Baking Bread in Five Minutes a Day
      • Choosing a Grain Mill
      • Cornmeal to Cornbread
      • Biscuits and More
      • Build an All-in-One Outdoor Over, Stove, Grill and Smoker

      34.

      CAPPER'S FARMER HOLIDAY SPECIAL ISSUE

      Editors of CAPPER'S
      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      Bring back the holidays with the new CAPPER's Farmer Holiday Special. Experience the nostalgia of homemade gifts, classic recipes, and more traditions from Christmases past on the farm. From roasting …

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      Bring back the holidays with the new CAPPER's Farmer Holiday Special. Experience the nostalgia of homemade gifts, classic recipes, and more traditions from Christmases past on the farm. From roasting a turkey 1860s style to creating homemade gift jars, from satisfying the seasonal sweet tooth to savoring the songs of Christmas, this special edition offers up a buffet of knowledge.

      In the more than 20 articles, you'll find delicious recipes, beautiful pictures and memorable holiday stories from CAPPER's readers just like you. Read "Party Like the Pilgrims" and learn classic and contemporary recipes to fix for your Thanksgiving feast. Bake scrumptious treats from everyone's favorite squash in "The Great Pumpkin." Learn how festive firs have long participated in the traditional American Christmas celebration in "O Christmas Tree!" "Make Your Own Soap" teaches you how to make beautiful homemade bars of soap to give for holiday gifts.

      More articles include:

      • Heart of the Home: Far From Home for the Holidays - Readers recall holidays spent in unfamiliar surroundings.
      • The Sweetest Thing - Upgrade your standby cookie recipes to showstopping holiday gifts.
      • Homemade Holiday Greetings and Gifts - Make simple and functional gifts, as well as homemade greeting cards and gift boxes, bags and tags for loved ones.
      • Make the Most of Playing Host - Everything you need to host a simple, elegant and stress-free gathering.
      • The Happiest Homemade Christmas - A penny-pinching year teaches a young girl that joy and happiness don't come from material possessions.
      • Sing the Songs of Christmas - Carols evolved as a way to communicate Christmas thought.

      35.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS ARCHIVE DVD 1970-2012

      Mother Earth News
      DVD

      Price: $59.95

      We have digitized more than 12,000 articles and web posts and compiled them in a searchable format so you can have 43 years of Mother Earth News at the tip of your fingers. The easy-to-use interface…

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      We have digitized more than 12,000 articles and web posts and compiled them in a searchable format so you can have 43 years of Mother Earth News at the tip of your fingers. The easy-to-use interface will allow you to search for each and every article published in Mother Earth News between 1970 and 2012.

      Mother Earth News has been the leader of sustainable and wiser living for 43 years, and with this archive, you'll quickly see why. The magazine has been publishing articles about homesteading, real food, sustainability and alternative energy since 1970.

      Find articles about underground homes, cheap solar power, organic gardening and raising chickens -- plus hundreds of do-it-yourself projects and much more.

      You'll find directions for making your own solar water heater, wood fences, custom furniture, a dollhouse, snow shoes and even a cabin.

      Mother Earth News has also published hundreds of healthy, down-to-earth recipes, and the archive includes all of the recipes we've published in the magazine up to 2012. From gooseberry pie and homemade jerky to hummus and morel mushroom quiche, you'll find something to satisfy every appetite.

      You can own every issue of Mother Earth News on DVD. Find almost every story, tip and technique published in the magazine from 1970-2012 -- more than 12,000 articles, including hundreds of pages never in print on sustainable living archived on one convenient, searchable disk. Access what you want, when you want it, without the need of an Internet connection.

      Please Note: This DVD is a PC DVD-ROM for use in a PC or Macintosh computer. It is not a video and will not work in DVD video players.

      SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

      This DVD is designed to run on PC and Mac platforms. Please note this DVD is not compatible with the latest upgrade of Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8), in particular Java 7, and the latest version of Snow Leopard Java for Mac v10.6 update 13 (13.9.2).

      You will need one of the following setups to run this DVD:

      • With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
      • With an Apple Computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 or newer and Java. Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac.
      • For Mac OS 9.2.2, this DVD must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5. (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com.)
      • A DVD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled).
      This DVD also operates with Mozilla 1.4 and Opera 7 browsers.

      36.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS ARCHIVE CD SET, 1970-2012

      Mother Earth News
      CD Rom

      Price: $59.95

      We have digitized more than 12,000 articles and web posts and compiled them in a searchable format so you can have 43 years of Mother Earth News at the tip of your fingers. The easy-to-use interface…

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      We have digitized more than 12,000 articles and web posts and compiled them in a searchable format so you can have 43 years of Mother Earth News at the tip of your fingers. The easy-to-use interface will allow you to search for each and every article published in Mother Earth News between 1970 and 2012.

      Mother Earth News has been the leader of sustainable and wiser living for 43 years, and with this archive, you'll quickly see why. The magazine has been publishing articles about homesteading, real food, sustainability and alternative energy since 1970.

      Find articles about underground homes, cheap solar power, organic gardening and raising chickens -- plus hundreds of do-it-yourself projects and much more.

      You'll find directions for making your own solar water heater, wood fences, custom furniture, a dollhouse, snow shoes and even a cabin.

      Mother Earth News has also published hundreds of healthy, down-to-earth recipes, and the archive includes all of the recipes we've published in the magazine up to 2012. From gooseberry pie and homemade jerky to hummus and morel mushroom quiche, you'll find something to satisfy every appetite.

      You can own every issue of Mother Earth News on this CD set. Find every story, tip and technique published in the magazine from 1970-2012 -- more than 12,000 articles, including hundreds of pages never in print on sustainable living archived on one convenient, searchable disk. Access what you want, when you want it, without the need of an Internet connection.

      Please Note: These CD-ROMs are a PC CD-ROM for use in a PC or Macintosh computer. It is not a video and will not work in DVD video players.

      SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

      This disc set is designed to run on PC and Mac platforms. Please note this DVD is not compatible with the latest upgrade of Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8), in particular Java 7, and the latest version of Snow Leopard Java for Mac v10.6 update 13 (13.9.2).

      You will need one of the following setups to run this set:

      • With an IBM-compatible computer: Microsoft® Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or newer; with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or newer. You also will need Java Virtual Machine (VM) version 1.3 (free download from www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) or newer browser plug-in with Java enabled on your browser and computer.
      • With an Apple Computer: Mac OS X with Safari 3.2.525.27.1 or newer and Java. Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac.
      • For Mac OS 9.2.2, this set must be run in Netscape 7.0.2 with Apple MRJ 2.2.5. (Both available free from www.versiontracker.com.)
      • A CD-ROM drive (auto-start should be enabled).
      This set also operates with Mozilla 1.4 and Opera 7 browsers.

      37.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS GUIDE TO SELF-RELIANCE, 2nd Edition

      Mother Earth News Editors
      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      Learn to cut your food bills in half. Live off the grid without using any propane. Build your own low-cost, multipurpose greenhouse. Live on less and love it with the 100-page MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide …

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      Learn to cut your food bills in half. Live off the grid without using any propane. Build your own low-cost, multipurpose greenhouse. Live on less and love it with the 100-page MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Self-Reliance and Country Skills, 2nd Edition. With more than 20 articles, this guide has hundreds of great ideas for self-reliant living. From preserving food to small-space gardening, from backyard chickens to making your own yogurt and cheese, Guide to Self-Reliance and Country Skills has a wide variety of information that will help you lead a sustainable life.

      Bake your own crispy gorgeous homemade loaves with the simple technique covered in this guide. Learn to brew your own beer and make uniquely flavored, affordable drinks at home. Follow step-by-step advice for choosing the right woodstove for your home. Build permanent beds and paths in your garden to protect the soil and preserve its fertility. Also, enjoy reading a compilation of more than 25 of the best reader-written tips for wiser living, including a soothing herbal soak, how to freeze extra eggs, instructions for making durable tomato stakes and more.

      Other articles include:

      • Egg Nutrients
      • Go Solar for Free Hot Water
      • Keep a Family Cow and Enjoy Delicious Milk, Cream, Cheese and More
      • 75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies
      • 8 Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings
      • Have Sawmill, Will Travel

      38.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS WISER LIVING RESOURCE SET

      Mother Earth News Editors
      Paperback

      Price: $35.00

      Maximize the returns from your garden. Learn how to grow more of what you eat. Read top tips for growing and preserving your own harvest. Lead a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn 12 tips for max…

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      Maximize the returns from your garden. Learn how to grow more of what you eat. Read top tips for growing and preserving your own harvest. Lead a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn 12 tips for maximize gas mileage. You can achieve all this and more with the help of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Wiser Living Resource Set. Six guides in all make up this spectacular set that includes some of the magazine's most popular articles on organic gardening, preserving the harvest, green cars, saving money on food bills, baking easy homemade bread and more.

      This set includes:
      MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Growing Your Own Food, 4th Edition
      With beautiful color photos, this guide has the information to help readers have a self-sufficient life, starting in their own backyards. Learn a better way to fertilize your garden, read about tips for vertical gardening techniques and maximizing returns, follow instructions to build an affordable, portable and predator-proof chicken coop, and more.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Self-Reliance and Country Skills
      Are you looking for an easy-to-read guide that provides you with all the information you need to lead a self-reliant lifestyle? This excellent resource will show you how to make your own herbal medicine, rodent-proof your house, bake easy homemade bread and choose the best backyard chicken breeds.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Real Food All Year
      Filled with nearly 20 articles that instruct, help and point readers in the right direction for eating fresh food all year long, Guide to Real Food All Year covers everything from drying tomatoes to making your own cider, from growing great salads to saving time and energy with pressure cookers. Readers will learn how to choose inexpensive cuts of grass-fed beef, how to grow colorful heirloom corns, and how to dry the harvest they buy to make homegrown snacks and convenience foods for year-round eating.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Organic Gardening, 3rd Edition
      This glossy-paged guide has everything you need to create the garden of your dreams. Everything from natural insect control to tomato cage plans, from fertilizer to growing berries is covered in this helpful guide. Read all about growing cucumbers, berries and lettuce. Learn the best vegetables to grow in the shade and create your own edible landscape. Discover why poultry is your garden's secret weapon and much more.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Green Cars
      Just how high will gas prices go? Nobody knows, but you can save money on gas now and find the right fuel-efficient vehicle for your needs via our new Guide to Green Cars. With reviews of more than 50 cars that get 35-plus mpg, proven tips for maximizing mpg, and the latest on hybrid, electric, clean diesel and flex-fuel vehicles, this 100-page special issue will be an invaluable resource whether you need a new ride now or down the road.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS How to Grow and Preserve Your Own Food, 3rd Edition
      From cover to cover, this resource guide contains tips and techniques for growing your own fruits and vegetables, and for preserving them using simple, easy-to-learn techniques. Learn how to grow winter tomatoes indoors all through the season; harvest the freshest mushrooms with the help of a do-it-yourself kit; discover how to make sauerkraut; and more.

      39.

      MOTHER EARTH NEWS GUIDE TO HEALING HERBS, 3RD EDITION


      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      Looking for natural, healthier ways to cure those common ailments or take preventative measures for fighting off heart disease, cancer and other serious health problems? The MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Healing Herbs, 3rd Edition is filled with more than 131 herbs for growing, cooking and healing. You'll learn 21 recipes for better health, read about in-depth plant profiles, make your own cough drops, find cancer-fighting herbs and more.

      With cold and flu season upon us we need to arm ourselves with the best information possible on healing herbs. Broken into sections, Guide to Healing Herbs offers information on health basics, cold and flu, heart health, stomach soothers, pain relief, cancer prevention, skin soothers and more. This guide includes more than 20 articles on herbal remedies. Read the plant profile on Eleuthero to boost your immunity and combat stress. Read "Herbs for Good Digestion" to help regulate your digestion with stomach-soothing herbs. Or read "Calm Skin With Homemade Salves" to help with those day-to-day rashes, cuts, bruises, chapped lips and much more.

      Articles include:
      Healing With Honey: Soothe an aching throat with this ancient remedy.
      Immunity-Boosting Plants: Stave off the cold by supporting your immune system with herbs, selected supplements and plant extracts.
      Herbs for Arthritis: This ready Q&A explains how you can ease joint pain from arthritis.
      Natural Skin Solutions: Our experts answer questions about herbal solutions for two common skin ailments: eczema and varicose veins.
      Berries for Health: Berries are stock full of phytochemicals and dietary fiber. Pick the best for your health at the peak of their season.
      And more!

      40.

      CAPPER'S FARMER SPRING 2013 SPECIAL ISSUE

      Capper's Magazine
      Paperback

      Price: $6.99

      From craft projects to guides for your woodstoves and chimneys, from delicious recipes to sowing seeds, CAPPER'S Farmer Spring 2013 has a variety of projects for getting you through the winter, and yo…

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      From craft projects to guides for your woodstoves and chimneys, from delicious recipes to sowing seeds, CAPPER'S Farmer Spring 2013 has a variety of projects for getting you through the winter, and your garden and home ready for spring. With 100 pages of tips, recipes, projects, photographs and more to help you gear up for spring, this resourceful guide will have you and your family busy all season long.

      Feel the warmth of spring with this invaluable, treasure-trove of knowledge with tips for winterizing your home and enjoyable craft projects that the whole family can do. Enjoy making your own Valentine's Day cards, dyeing Easter Eggs with natural dyes, following recipes for soups, meat pies and chocolate goodies. Learn to mend and recycle clothing, sow your own seeds, prepare your garden for winter, bake delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes and more.

      More articles include:

      • Preparing for Winter
      • Wood Stove Cooking
      • Recycled Sweater Blanket
      • Heart of the Home: Winter Projects
      • Vintage Cookbook Recipes
      • Savory Pies
      • Campfire Cooking
      • Living off the Land
      • And more!

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