Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do
Author: How-To Experts at Storey Publishing
Drawn from 35 years of publishing trusted how-to books, this visual volume gathers entertaining and practical step-by-step knowledge from Storey Publishing’s wide-ranging library, covering topics from gardening and animal husbandry to wilderness survival skills, home repair and improvement, cooking, and self-care.
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Summary
Drawn from 35 years of publishing trusted how-to books, this visual volume gathers entertaining and practical step-by-step knowledge from Storey Publishing’s wide-ranging library, covering topics from gardening and animal husbandry to wilderness survival skills, home repair and improvement, cooking, and self-care.
Description
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.
Critic Reviews
“"For decades, Storey Publishing has been teaching curious readers how to "garden, farm, cook, craft, build, fix, and heal." Now the "makers and doers" at Storey have compiled some of their favorite projects in this how-to book of how-to books, which couldn't have come at a better moment... So much has been canceled or postponed lately, but the excitement for learning new things doesn't have to be one of them. Storey's Curious Compendium provides readers with the perfect book to spark a new interest or passion and have a lot of fun along the way." -- Booklist , starred review”
"For decades, Storey Publishing has been teaching curious readers how to "garden, farm, cook, craft, build, fix, and heal." Now the "makers and doers" at Storey have compiled some of their favorite projects in this how-to book of how-to books, which couldn't have come at a better moment... So much has been canceled or postponed lately, but the excitement for learning new things doesn't have to be one of them. Storey's Curious Compendium provides readers with the perfect book to spark a new interest or passion and have a lot of fun along the way." -- Booklist, starred review
About the Author
Storey Publishing, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, specializes in books on natural health and wellness, farming, sustainability, food, gardening, crafts, nature, and children s activities.
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Have you ever wondered how to grow your own food, craft and mend your own clothes, handle and train animals, forage for wild food, whip up silky-smooth shaving cream, carve a wooden spoon, make your own medicine, cook over an open fire, weave a paper basket, or turn your kitchen into a fermentation lab? Make, build, and grow. Knowing how to do these things yourself is more than just rewarding - it's the bedrock of a healthy, self-sufficient lifestyle. This fascinating and completely useful compilation of step-by-step, how-to knowledge is a journey of discovery that gives you the tools to take learning into your own two hands.
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