Ball Canning Back to Basics: A Foolproof Guide to Canning Jams, Jellies, Pickles, and More
by Bell Corporation
“From making your own sweet jams and preserving whole fruits, to the fundamentals of brining vegetables, Ball Back to Basics focuses on the building block techniques and classic recipes that every canner should know. The book begins with in-depth information on the equipment you need, preparing your fruits and vegetables, and food safety guidance. Each canning and preserving method is thoroughly explained with step-by-step photographs and beginner-friendly tutorials highlighting key steps. Packed with 100 foolproof recipes for the modern pantry, a wealth of variation ideas for low-sugar and flavor change-ups, and time-tested tips from the most trusted authority in home canning, this handy teaching cookbook is designed to ensure success.”
How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance
by Jean Sherman Chatsky & Kathryn Tuggle
“There’s no getting around it. You need to know how to manage money to know how to manage life – but most of us don’t! This illustrated guidebook from New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle, and their team at HerMoney breaks down the basics of money-how to earn it, manage it, and use it-giving you all the tools you need to take charge and be fearless with personal finance. How to Money will teach you the basics of: -creating a budget (and sticking to it) -scoring that first job (and what that paystub means) -navigating student loans (and avoiding student debt) -getting that first credit card (and what “credit” is) -investing like a pro (and why it’s important!) All so you can earn more, save smart, invest wisely, borrow only when you have to, and enjoy everything you’ve got!” – Provided by publisher.
Backyard Chickens: Beyond the Basics
by Pam Freeman
“When you’re ready for the next step, Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics shows you the realities of raising productive flocks that are happy and healthy. A must-have for every backyard chicken keeper, Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics goes beyond introductory lessons and explores the realities of raising a flock for eggs — and entertainment, of course! From odd eggs and molting, to feeding and preparing for the seasons, this book covers the subjects beginner books don’t adequately address and re-examines common knowledge that may not actually hold true. It’s a resource to turn to time and again. Author Pam Freeman draws on her years of experience fielding reader questions to identify and clearly explain many common – and some not-so-common – issues in chicken keeping, including: How do you add new chickens to your flock? What is the pecking order and how can you change or control it? Is it better to raise chicks by hand or with a broody hen? What do you do when you collect eggs? In Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics, readers will find not just answers, but a book full of “coop truth” that helps them continue on their journey. Because as every chicken owner knows: Chickens are individuals and real-life chicken keeping often takes you far from the beaten path.” – Amazon
Catastic Crafts: DIY Projects For Cats and Cat People
by Mariko Ishikawa
“Cat-Tactic Crafts contains over 30 amusing and easy craft projects to make for cats and cat people.
Build your cat the condo of his dreams, complete with scratching posts and canopies. Drive your kitty mad with delight with a handcrafted teaser on a string. Or sew your feline a one-of-a-kind costume for special holidays. These designs require only basic craft skills, so cat lovers of all abilities will be able to make and enjoy these fun projects.” – Amazon.com
The Family Baker: 150 Never-Let-You-Down Basic Recipes
by Susan G. Purdy
“Whether you learned to make desserts standing on your tiptoes at your mother’s side, or you think “batter” is only a baseball term, join Susan G. Purdy in the kitchen as she whips up a delicious collection of goof-proof, innovative recipes guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone. These easy creations conjure visions of flour-flecked faces and noses dotted with icing, and say loud and clear, “homemade from the heart.” There’s everything from simple shortbread and dense, fudgy brownies to cherry pie with an easy-as-pie quick lattice topping (baked separately and slipped onto the pie before serving). The Family Baker brims with such mouth-watering, buttery baked goodies as Blueberry Buckle and Chocolate Romance Cake, in addition to no-bake ideas perfect for even the youngest aspiring cook. Try Susan’s Ice Cream Sand Castle. Simply fill a sand castle mold with store-bought ice cream, unmold when frozen, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar “sand.” Her Peanut Butter-Honey “Clay Dough” feels like clay and can be modeled into a collection of creatures straight out of your child’s imagination.” – Amazon.com
Basic for Builders: Framing and Rough Carpentry
by Scot Simpson
“A complete, do-it-yourself training manual for apprentice and experienced carpenters, as well as handy homeowners. Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show proven techniques for framing walls, floors, roofs, stairs, doors, and windows. Also includes key information on standards, safety requirements, equipment and material handling–plus a glossary of framing terms.” – Amazon.com
