Working Alone discusses all aspects of laying foundations, raising walls, and more for small or one-person crews. Being frugal and doing things yourself are admirable qualities, however, those qualities mean that you will run into problems. If you have a crew of workers then many problems won’t be a problem, but when you are working […]
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Operating Techniques for the Tractor Loader Backhoe
In trying to develop my homestead, I have had problem after problem with my backhoe. Granted most of it is because it is a 50 year old machine, but a good deal comes from me not having clue how to operate it. That’s where Operating Techniques for the Tractor Loader Backhoe come in. The book […]
Interrogation
The book Interrogation is used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to train interrogators, this manual details the insidious methods by which the “mounties” elicit confessions after all fair and legal tactics have been exhausted. Must reading for every police officer, as well as for every citizen who might one day, innocent or guilty, sit […]
Earthbag Building
Over 70 percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials—straw, cob, and earth—for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials. Earthbag Building is the first comprehensive guide […]
The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith
The Backyard Blacksmith takes the mystery out of blacksmithing, but not the magic…There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop — even […]