Practical self-sufficiency : an Australian guide to sustainable living / Dick and James Strawbridge.

By:

Strawbridge, Dick [author.]

Contributor(s):

Strawbridge, James [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Melbourne, Victoria Penguin Random House Pty Ltd 2017.Description: 304 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:

9781740332033
1740332032

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

640 22

Summary: Many of us yearn to live more simply, in touch with nature and the seasons, and taking responsibility for what we consume and our impact on the world. This book shows how we can choose to live a greener life - whether it's growing our own in the suburbs, keeping bees in the city, or living in the country. Father and son, Dick and James Strawbridge, share everything they have tried and tested on their smallholding in this inspiring and practical book. There's something for everyone. Traditional crafts, cheese, and bread making sit alongside techniques for reducing waste and harnessing wind and solar energy to power your home. With authoritative advice, step-by-step guidance, and fascinating illustrations, Practical Self Sufficiency will help you make simple changes that can have a major impact on your life and reduce your impact on the planet.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Non-Fiction	Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage	Non Fiction	640 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Event Centre Long Term Storage		A00761870

First published in Australia 2011 and in Great Britain in 2010.

Includes index.

Many of us yearn to live more simply, in touch with nature and the seasons, and taking responsibility for what we consume and our impact on the world. This book shows how we can choose to live a greener life - whether it's growing our own in the suburbs, keeping bees in the city, or living in the country. Father and son, Dick and James Strawbridge, share everything they have tried and tested on their smallholding in this inspiring and practical book. There's something for everyone. Traditional crafts, cheese, and bread making sit alongside techniques for reducing waste and harnessing wind and solar energy to power your home. With authoritative advice, step-by-step guidance, and fascinating illustrations, Practical Self Sufficiency will help you make simple changes that can have a major impact on your life and reduce your impact on the planet.

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