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Storey's curious compendium of practical and obscure skills : 214 things you can actually learn how to do / from the How-To Experts at Storey Publishing.
"With dozens of visual tutorials, this rich compendium will educate and inspire new hobbies and experiences"-- Provided by publisher.
"Have you ever wondered how to...grow your own food, craft--and mend--your own clothes, handle and train animals, forage for wild food, whip up silky-smooth shaving cream, carve a wooden spoon, make your own medicine, cook over an open fire, weave a paper basket, turn your kitchen into a fermentation lab? Make, build, and grow. Knowing how to do things for yourself is more than just rewarding--it's the bedrock of a healthy, self-sufficient lifestyle. This fascinating and completely useful compilation of step-by-step, how-to knowledge is a journey of discovery that gives you the tools to take learning into your own two hands."-- back cover
Record details
- ISBN: 9781635861914
- ISBN: 1635861918
- Physical Description: 344 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Publisher: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "From the How-To Experts at Storey Publishing." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (paged 338-341) and index. |
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| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
Available copies
- 23 of 27 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 27 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | 646.7 STO 2020 (Text) | 0002205524248 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | 646.7 STO 2020 (Text) | 0002205524230 | Adult Non-Fiction | In transit | - |
Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills : 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do
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Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills : 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do
Have you ever wondered how to capture a swarm of bees? Predict the weather by the clouds? And just how do you darn a pair of socks, anyway? Anyone curious about the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build things will find everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials selected from Storey's extensive library of how-to books, you can learn how to carve a turkey, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more. Whether you plan to "do it yourself" or just love reading about how things are done, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
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