Storey Publishing imprint: 780 books
The Locavore Way
Discover and Enjoy the Pleasures of Locally Grown Food
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Eating food grown close to home is not only tasty, but comes with great benefits for the health of your family, your local community, and the environment. Learn how and where to find local foods, how to eat locally on a tight budget, what questions to ask at the farmers’ market, and how to grow...
Maple Sugar
From Sap to Syrup: The History, Lore, and How-To Behind This Sweet Treat
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Explore the fascinating history of maple sugaring in this informative guide to all things syrup. From the tap on the tree to the pancakes on your plate, Tim Held explains every nuanced step of the sugaring process. Learn to identify different kinds of maple trees and get inspired to tap the sugar...
Cellaring Wine
A Complete Guide to Selecting, Building, and Managing Your Wine Collection
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
Enjoy the rich and complex flavors of wine that’s been matured to its peak. In this comprehensive guide, Jeff Cox provides everything you need to know to build and maintain your own wine cellar. Whether you’re thinking of storing a few extra bottles in a spare closet or are looking to properly...
by Frank Philbrick, Stephen Philbrick
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Whether you’re splitting a cord of wood for your fireplace or managing acres of woodland, The Backyard Lumberjack provides plenty of practical instruction and firsthand advice. Familiarize yourself with the proper equipment and safety gear, then learn how to fell, buck, split, and stack your own...
Making Transparent Soap
The Art Of Crafting, Molding, Scenting & Coloring
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
With basic ingredients and standard kitchen tools you can craft your own transparent soaps that are milder, richer, and creamier than any commercial product. Eschewing complex methods and expensive equipment, Catherine Failor uses a simple, dependable process that makes beautiful transparent soaps...
Trailering Your Horse
A Visual Guide to Safe Training and Traveling
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Properly trailering your horse is an essential skill every horse owner needs to master. With clear text and detailed photography, Cherry Hill shows you how to choose an appropriate truck and trailer combination; train your horse to confidently enter and exit the trailer; and drive safely while pulling...
Equipping Your Horse Farm
Tractors, Trailers, Trucks & More
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Running a horse farm requires acquiring, operating, and maintaining an assortment of heavy machinery. This practical guide shows you how to expertly equip your operation with trucks, trailers, tractors, and more. Learn how to compare models, select machines appropriate to your needs, troubleshoot...
At Knit's End
Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2012
The tangled life of the knitter is the subject of inspired nuttiness in 300 tongue-in-cheek meditations from the Yarn Harlot, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. At Knit’s End captures the wickedly funny musings of someone who doesn’t believe it’s possible to knit too much and who willingly sacrifices sleep,...
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off
The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2007
Cast off with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee on the ultimate journey through the knitter’s world. Pack your crafting bag, chart a course to the nearest yarn shop, and pick your traveling companion by looking for the telltale needle holes in her purse. With wry humor and a contagiously obsessive love for...
Build a Classic Timber-Framed House
Planning & Design/Traditional Materials/Affordable Methods
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Build a classic, enduring, and affordable home. With Jack A. Sobon’s careful guidance, you can construct your own timber-framed house in the traditional hall-and-parlor style. From felling trees to cutting timbers, and frame construction to door selection, you’ll find Sobon’s professional advice...
by Andrew Gianino
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
Modular homes are the perfect solution if you want to build a high-quality, customized home without undue expense or hassle. In this informative guide, Andrew Gianino helps you make the best choices throughout the modular building process, with suggestions for everything from choosing the right dealer...
Greenhorns
50 Dispatches from the New Farmers' Movement
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
The Greenhorns are a community of more than 5,000 young farmers and activists committed to producing and advocating for food grown with vision and respect for the earth. This book, edited by three of the group’s leading members, comprises 50 original essays by new farmers who write about their experiences...
Among Wild Horses
A Portrait of the Pryor Mountain Mustangs
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
See the wild horses run! The Pryor Mountain Mustangs have roamed the high desert and mountains of the American West for centuries. Descended from steeds brought over by the Spanish conquistadores, their untamable nature and enduring courage inspire awe in all who have the chance to see them. Photographer...
How Carrots Won the Trojan War
Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of...