Storeys Curious Compendium Of Practical Obscure Skills 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How To Do

Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills

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.

Storeys Curious Compendium of Practical & Obscure Skills: 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do

Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide: 2nd Edition

The preparation you make for a hurricane, earthquake or other short-term disaster will not keep you alive in the event of widespread social collapse caused by pandemic, failure of the grid or other long-term crises. Government pamphlets and other prepping books tell you how to hold out through an emergency until services are restored. This book teaches you how to survive when nothing returns to normal for weeks, months or even years, including: Practical water collection for drinking and hygiene; Storing, growing, hunting and foraging for food; First aid and medical treatments when there's no doctor; Techniques and tactics for fortifying and defending your home; Community-building strategies for creating a new society.