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In "Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties, " Daniel Beard, an early leader of the Boy Scouts of America, teaches readers how to build a large variety of practical shelters using either a hatchet or an axe. There are over 50 different shelters described, including lean-tos, teepees, hogans, bark houses, a sod house, stilt houses, tree houses, one room log cabins, and large log houses. 332 illustrations that detail the construction of the shelters make...

No one likes to think about - much less plan for - their own death. Getting Your Affairs in Order takes death out of the closet, puts the reader in control of its realities, and saves grieving loved ones from dealing with burial arrangements, legal matters, determining who to notify, and miscellaneous paperwork. Many tasks can be costly when research and legal services are required and are much more easily dealt with when everything can be res...

A continuation of Lloyd Kahn's journeys into the creative processes of owner-built homes -- their innovative techniques, use of sustainable materials, and essential dedication to the natural elements surrounding their designs -- "Builders of the Pacific Coast" explores the aesthetics and skills of three master builders in California, Washington state, and the rugged terrain of British Columbia. The three featured craftsmen -- Lloyd House, Bruc...

This historical guide, originally written in 1945, includes information on making fires, canoeing, using axes and knives, and crafting shelters from hand-gathered materials. 425 illustrations.

A wonderful collection of 75 small homes from around the world, with six homes located in the UK.

Illustrated by Jean Anderson. The pocket book of the classic "Stretching" book. No matter what activity you do or the shape you're in, stretching is a simple gentle activity that helps you relieve stress and gets you ready for action. This includes 150 stretches and routines with simple instructions.

In this revised edition of one of the most popular running books of all time, Olympian and teacher Jeff Galloway lays out his unique run walk run® method of training that allows almost anyone to train and compete in races of varying distances. There are detailed training charts for 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races. Jeff: shows how the same training principles used by elite runners apply to runners of all levels explains his secrets for runnin...

Lloyd Kahn is the former shelter editor of the Whole Earth Catalog, and the author of 7 books on building - including Shelter and Tiny Homes This is his first book in a new 8¿¿ square format, with fewer and larger photos. Will appeal to surfers, beachcombers, and anyone with a love for the ocean, as well as to builders - who are invariably interested in how things are put together. Several people who have early copies say they keep going back ...

A sister title to "Tiny Homes", this chronicles 21st century nomads, people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. With more than 1000 colour photos accompanying stories and descriptions.

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This 30th-anniversary edition features two-color inks to better define the muscle groups helped by each stretching exercise. A new section focuses on office fitness exercises.

Olympic athlete Jeff Galloway shows how amateur runners can use the same training principles followed by world-class runners. He tells beginners how to get started, explains his ideas on stress and rest, and reveals secrets for running better. In this new edition, Galloway includes training schedules for 5k, 10k, and the increasingly popular half-marathon races.

Written by Bill Pearl, a four-time Mr. Universe, and widely regarded as the best general book on weight training available, Getting Stronger contains specific strength training programs for 21 sports as well as general conditioning. The book includes more than 100 one-page fitness programs that can be performed by simply following the illustrations, while each lift is keyed to a section with specific instructions for that lift. The 20th annive...

Written by top fitness experts, this book is designed to help the person who spends more time in front of the TV than on the Stairmaster get in shape through stretching, running, and weight lifting. While many exercise plans are overly ambitious, these structured, balanced workouts are appropriate for anyone who hasn't exercised for some time. Each of the 32 programs includes exercises that improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fun...

Marathon: You Can Do It!" details Olympian Jeff Galloway's revolutionary walk/run training methods that have enabled tens of thousands of people to run marathons. This innovative method opens up marathon running to everyone -- not just rock-hard athletes, but also those who may be out of shape, overweight, or past their athletic prime. This updated edition includes the new "magic mile" time trial, fat-burning techniques, adjustments in the wee...

Shelter II is the second in a series of books about people building their own homes in different parts of the world. The principles outlined in Shelter, published almost 40 years ago, seem even more important today: relearning the still-usable skills of the past and doing more hand work in providing life's necessities. Shelter II provides a basic manual of design and construction for the first time house-builder. The book begins with simple sh...

In the early 1970s, Susan Restino and her husband moved to a remote farm in Nova Scotia with their two small children. Already familiar with European cooking techniques from her time spent as a "au pair" in France, she spent the next few decades learning to cook for her family with what the farm provided. "Mrs. Restino's Country Kitchen" combines those two chapters in her life, with recipes from around the world and right next door. Both tradi...

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