Storey Publishing imprint: 780 books
The Blacksmith's Craft
A Primer of Tools & Methods
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2005
Get that metal hot and start hammering! Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. With simple methods, easy-to-follow photographs, and insightful tips, you’ll soon be creating items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel.
The Backyard Goat
An Introductory Guide to Keeping and Enjoying Pet Goats, from Feeding and Housing to Making Your Own Cheese
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2011
Pulling carts around the farm or serving as loyal pack animals, goats are naturally hardworking and make for friendly companions. This straightforward guide teaches you how to choose, house, feed, train, and breed the best goats for your space and needs. Whether you want to churn out fresh dairy products,...
Farm Anatomy
The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2011
Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties...
Barnheart
The Incurable Longing for a Farm of One's Own
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2011
With humor and poise, Jenna Woginrich describes her adventurous self-education in homesteading. Poignant offbeat observations on learning to farm by trial and error punctuate the story of her quest to find a permanent home for herself and her livestock: chickens, geese, sheep, ducks, rabbits, a goat,...
Made from Scratch
Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2014
In a hectic world of mass-produced food, clothing, and entertainment, it’s easy to miss out on the simple pleasures of doing things for yourself. Young web designer Jenna Woginrich chronicles her adventures as she learns to embrace the idea of self-sufficiency in all aspects of her life, including...
The Donkey Companion
Selecting, Training, Breeding, Enjoying & Caring for Donkeys
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2012
In The Donkey Companion, Sue Weaver provides everything a donkey owner needs to know. She offers detailed information about different breeds and types of donkeys; explains how to find and select the right animal; addresses daily care and health requirements; and guides readers through the nuances...
The Backyard Sheep
An Introductory Guide to Keeping Productive Pet Sheep
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2013
Raise a flock of sheep in your backyard. Even with a limited amount of space, you can enjoy homegrown fleece and fresh milk, as well as the endearing company of these family-friendly animals. Sue Weaver provides all the instructions you need for selecting a breed; housing and feeding; harvesting fleece;...
The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver
Your Questions Answered about Housing, Feeding, Behavior, Health Care, Breeding, and Kindling
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2014
While rabbits are well-known for being cute and fuzzy creatures, they can also be very difficult to care for. Whether you’re an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. In a handy...
Rabbit Housing
Planning, Building, and Equipping Facilities for Humanely Raising Healthy Rabbits
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2012
Create a safe, sanitary, and efficient home for your rabbits. In this informative guide, Bob Bennett provides clear step-by-step instructions for building attractive all-wire hutches of all sizes, with additional tips for adding the necessary accessories like feeders, watering systems, nest boxes,...
Keep Chickens!
Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs, and Other Small Spaces
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2015
No matter how small your lot is, you can keep chickens and enjoy fresh eggs every morning. Barbara Kilarski shares her passion for poultry as she fills this guide with tips and techniques for successfully raising chickens in small spaces. Spotlighting the self-sufficient pleasures of tending your...
The Secrets of Master Brewers
Techniques, Traditions, and Homebrew Recipes for 26 of the World’s Classic Beer Styles, from Czech Pilsner to English Old Ale
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2017
Best-selling author Jeff Alworth takes serious beer aficionados on a behind-the-scenes tour of 26 major European and North American breweries that create some of the world’s most classic beers. Learn how the Irish make stout, the secrets of traditional Czech pilsner, and what makes English cask...
Beer for All Seasons
A Through-the-Year Guide to What to Drink and When to Drink It
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2015
For everything there is a season — and beer is no exception. Best-selling author Randy Mosher leads you on a delicious tour of beer-tasting opportunities throughout the year, guiding you through all the best seasonal beer releases and festivals. Discover which beers are best to drink on warm spring...
by Dick Raymond
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Full of useful tips and practical garden wisdom, this straightforward guide shows you everything you need to know to grow a more bountiful harvest with less work. Stressing the utility of raised beds and wide rows, gardening expert Dick Raymond shares his time-tested techniques for preparing the soil,...
Vintage Beer
A Taster's Guide to Brews That Improve over Time
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
2014 Gold Medal Winner from the North American Guild of Beer Writers for Best Beer Book
Like good wine, certain beers can be aged under the right conditions to enhance and change their flavors in interesting and delicious ways. Good candidates for cellaring are either strong, sour, or smoked beers,...