Have you ever wanted to make real cheese at home, but didn't know where or how to start? Well look no further, as this book makes it easy for the beginner to jump right in and make cheese.Keep Calm, and Make Cheese steps you through the process of home cheese making with 27 tried and tested recipes for the budding home cheese maker to follow and create.With over 60 pictures, and links to 16 of the author's simple to follow cheese making video tutorials, the whole process be...

So what do you do when the power goes out? Do you fumble around in the dark looking for candles or a torch to light the way? Is it an inconvenience or a major disaster when you lose the mains?Well, look no further.This eBook is a how to guide, with comprehensive instructions that will enable you to benefit from my experience and research, and build your very own small solar power system even on a modest budget.So discover how easy it is to make your own small solar ...

It seems like just about everyone wants to cook outdoors these days, and what better way to do it than in your very own backyard clay oven.This book shows how easy it is to make a clay oven from scratch, and includes detailed instructions, with over 60 photographs and illustrations.It is time for the humble Barbecue or Grill to move over, and for the backyard oven to step into the role of the 'must build' outdoor cooking accessory for the 21st century.

The second cheesemaking book published by Gavin Webber aka the Cheeseman, Keep Calm and Make More cheese is for beginners and seasoned curd nerds alike.Keep Calm and Make More Cheese adds 72 new cheese-making recipes that are tried and tested for the home cheesemaker to follow and create at home.With links to 129 of the author's simple to follow cheese making videos, the cheesemaking process becomes much easier to successfully achieve. Cheesemaking has never been so easy!

As he walked out of the cinema, Gavin knew that his life would change forever. It was the impact of a documentary that kicked him into action, whereby he decided to lower his family's impact on the planet, in the attempt to live a more sustainable lifestyle. This is the story of his first year of 'The Greening of Gavin'.Gavin's philosophy is a simple one and he describes it as this;"An Ordinary Australian Man Who Has A Green Epiphany Whilst Watching A Documentary, Gets a Hy...

This how-to-book is not your ordinary guide, but also is a tale of apprehension, excitement, joy, despair, and happiness.It is a story that spans five years, from the first day that I suggested keeping chickens to my wife up until the time when I expanded the chicken run to its current size. This book is full of great tips and ideas to help make your own backyard chicken dream a reality.The benefits of keeping backyard chickens are many, from laying eggs, enriching your soi...

Eric Layton, a well-known solar expert, wrote this guide for readers that are trying to build their own solar or wind system.Using pictures, this do-it-yourself (DIY) solar and wind system was built with a battery back-up system. His new book is a comprehensive guide on the design, thought process, equipment, and technique on designing this DIY system. Using photographs taken throughout the building process, he covers why he chose certain components in addition to any issues buildi...

Map UseWith a topographic map in front of you and the basic information in this booklet to augment it you may get more out of using the map.Written by Mors Kochanski

This book describes the basics of the Stirling engine, as well as some of the most promising alternative models, how to go about building them and how they can be used to generate power for home use. Home power generation is not new. You can buy home generator kits and solar panels by the ton. The main problem is they cost so much. The Stirling is astonishingly easy to make and can be built from scrap or commonly found components at a fraction of the cost of a home solar kit and yet produc...

Tools of Survival and Survival TrainingThis is a training booklet that applies to all walks of life, including the sharpness of the knife one chooses to use in survival. The time taken to master knife sharpening is highly variable. Once you know what to do the fast learner takes about 4 accumulated hours to put a shaving edge on his or her knife the first time, after which it takes moments to re-establish your edge.Written by Mors Kochanski

When the power goes out, you need to be prepared. A solar powered generator is a great way to have electricity during an emergency, but buying one can be expensive. Fortunately, you can build your own solar powered generator for a fraction of the cost, often less than $300. This handy, step-by-step guide will show you how.

In daily life, we can take control of the resources and services we depend on. Electricity and energy don’t have to come off the public utility grid—alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and alternative fuels can help break the oil habit. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for...