The The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers

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I know, that’s not very many…and I’ve found precious few alternative energy books worth reading. If you have any suggestions, please by all means, leave them in the comments. Growing your own food is a great way to become self-sufficient and contribute to sustainability. Growing seasonal produce ensures that your food is always fresh and available when you need it. Additionally, with the right knowledge and resources, one can become self-sufficient in their own food production. Self-sufficiency and sustainable living are two concepts that go hand in hand. Self-sufficiency is the ability to rely on one’s own independent resources and skills to sustain life, while sustainable living is an approach that focuses on minimising waste and consumption of natural resources.

These are not for the casual reader, and I’d really only recommend them if you’re going to get really into making cured meats. None the less, they are incredible manuals for doing just that. The Book of Boswell - autobiography of a gypsy (1970). London: Gollancz. (Author: Silvester Gordon Boswell, Ed. John Seymour) The books above cover most styles of charcuterie, but if you really want to go down the rabbit hole of meat preservation there are more detailed technical manuals as well. Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond by Angi Schneider ~ Hands down the best pressure canning guide book available, with really creative recipes as well as old favorites. Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing by Rytek Kutas ~ Another great technical manual full of literally hundreds of recipes.

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Far from Paradise - the story of man's impact on the environment (1986). London: BBC Publications. (with Herbert Girardet)

Alternative energies offer a cost-effective way to achieve self-sufficiency while minimising dependence on nonrenewable sources of electricity like coal or natural gas. Why Is Exchange Preferred By People Striving For Self-Sufficiency?Though I wasn’t born into it, I’m a voracious reader…and once I’m interested in something I seek out every resource I can find to learn everything I can about a topic.