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Household Crafts and Tips: The Foxfire Americana Library (12)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia, “Household Crafts and Tips” includes traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets,...


Mountain Folk Remedies: The Foxfire Americana Library

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

Beginning with an illustrated guide to the herbs and roots used in traditional Appalachian healing, “Mountain Folk Remedies” is a fascinating collection of historic remedies ranging from the practical (burdock...


Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

by Joel Salatin

From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living...


Wild Summer and Fall Plant Foods: The Foxfire Americana Library (8)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and surrounding areas during the summer and fall seasons. From berries to herbs perfect for teas and tonics, each entry includes information...


Wild Spring Plant Foods: The Foxfire AMericana Library (7)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and other temperate areas during the spring. From sassafras to rhubarb, each entry includes instructions on where to find the plant,...


Blowguns and Bouncing Pigs: Traditional Toymaking: The Foxfire Americana Library (6)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

The Foxfire Americana Library takes you back to the good ol’ days with a collection of simple, classic toys that can be made at home. Complete with illustrated step-by-step instructions, “Blowguns and Bouncing...


Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories: The Foxfire Americana Library (5)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation.  Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries,...


Meats and Small Game: The Foxfire Americana Library (4)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

Great for hunters, fishermen, and adventurous cooks, this illustrated entry in the Foxfire Americana Library shares a wealth of information from Appalachian experts on how to dress and cook meats and small...


Pickling and Preserving: The Foxfire Americana Library (3)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

Out of the kitchens and cupboards of Appalachia comes a warmhearted collection of tried-and-true methods for pickling and preserving fruits and vegetables. Part history, part practical recipe book, here homegrown...


Traditional Baking: The Foxfire Americana Library (2)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

The Foxfire Americana Library brings you back-to-basics recipes for breads, cornbreads, puddings, cakes, and pies that are just as easily baked on a modern oven as the traditional Appalachian woodstoves where...


Moonshining as a Fine Art: The Foxfire Americana Library (1)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

The history of moonshining is a long one, and no one tells it better than the men who once made a living from it deep in the heart of Appalachia. Originally published in 1972, “Moonshining as a Fine Art”...


Mountain Music Fills the Air: Banjos and Dulcimers: The Foxfire Americana Libray (11)

by Inc. Foxfire Fund

Banjos and dulcimers have always been an essential part of Appalachian music, shared and enjoyed throughout the generations. Here, musicians share the history of the instruments and show how they are constructed,...


The New American Homestead: Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Living in the Country or in the City

by John H. Tullock

Learn how to live sustainably in the city, the suburbs, or the country

Many people are cutting back on consumerism and trying to simplify their lives, realizing that the "new way" isn't necessarily the best way....


The Homeowner's Energy Handbook: Your Guide to Getting Off the Grid

by Paul Scheckel

Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Energy expert Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into...


You Can Buy Happiness (and It's Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too

by Tammy Strobel

Tammy Srobel went from being $30,000 in debt, with too much stuff and a job she didn't love, to quitting her job, climbing out of debt, radically simplifying her life and finding time to do the work and the...


Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste

by Bea Johnson

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their...


The Soapmaker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes, Techniques & Know-How

by Susan Miller Cavitch

Basic soapmaking instruction and specialty techniques like marbling, layering, and making transparent and liquid soaps.


The Zero-Waste Lifestyle: Live Well by Throwing Away Less

by Amy Korst

A practical guide to generating less waste, featuring meaningful and achievable strategies from the blogger behind The Green Garbage Project, a yearlong experiment in living garbage-free.

Trash is a big, dirty...


The Weekend Homesteader: A Twelve-Month Guide to Self-Sufficiency

by Anna Hess

The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month-so whether it's January or June you'll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed....


The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 40th Anniversary Edition

by Carla Emery

The essential resource for modern homesteading, growing and preserving foods, and raising chickens, The Encyclopedia of Country Living includes how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals,...