The 20-30 Something Garden Guide gives this busy demographic a fun, nonintimidating introduction to the basics of gardening. These are the folks who want to know where their food comes from, and they’re hip to the importance of good health and the environment.

Soon to become a staple in your kitchen, 30-Minute One-Pot Meals provides practical and ingenious secrets to simple, fast, delicious, and minimal-mess recipes. Endless possibilities for breakfast, lunch, and dessert are all included as well. One pot and 30 minutes is all it takes, and, in this book, Joanna Cismaru shows you how.

Survival situations can happen when least expected. The best defense is knowledge and confidence in the skills that will keep you alive, whether it's for a few hours, days, or long term.

365 Essential Survival Skills comprises the best knowledge, tips, and tricks available in the world today, and each skill is explained in fun, easy-to-learn ways that any student (greenhorn or seasoned) will pick up with a little practice. With 365 skills inside this book, there's plenty of practice to keep you busy year-round.

The difference between life and death in a survival setting is a very slim margin. Don't take any chances: Learn how to keep yourself and your family alive.

The book features:

• Skills relevant to all four seasons of the year and desert, woodland, prairie, mountain, and urban environments
• Vital insights on the four core survival needs: shelter, fire, water, and food
• Other topics, such as navigation, first aid, tools, signaling, self-defense, and more
• Practical applications for campers, hunters, anglers, hikers, climbers, skiers, and all who venture outdoors
• Links to thorough, in-depth video demonstrations

Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use-even if they live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables and raise farm animals, including chickens, ducks and goats. Backyard Homesteading covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.

This wonderful resource also:

• Speaks to the homeowner who wishes to be self-sufficient and provide wholesome, homegrown food to his or her family
• Shows how to turn even a small urban or suburban yard into a productive, efficient small farm
• Covers vegetable gardens, beekeeping and raising farm animals, including chickens, ducks and goats
• Runs the gamut from planting seeds to canning your own vegetables, from raising farm animals to preserving your own meat and poultry

Get ready to jump into the world of chickens, one DIY project at a time. Owning and raising chickens doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. With imagination, simple tools, and salvaged or bargain materials, you can make everything your flock needs for their health and safety.

Lynn Alley, author of The Gourmet Slow Cooker, is famous for creating flavorful homemade meals using the kitchen's most coveted countertop appliance—the slow cooker. Inside 50 Simple Soups for the Slow Cooker, Alley presents bold combinations for 50 new vegetarian and vegan soup dishes that are as hearty as they are flavorful. A few classics such as Ribollita and French Onion mingle with many unique offerings, including Swedish Rhubarb Raspberry Soup, Garnet Yam Soup with Coconut Cream, and Eggplant Soup with Cumin, Yogurt, and Dill.

There are 15 mouthwatering photographs of steamy, slow-cooked, spoon-to-mouth goodness. A concealed wire-o format ensures ease of use with lay-flat binding and effortless page turns, while the book's 6-1/2-by 6-1/2-inch trim size makes it a handy resource in the kitchen. This is a perfect gift for on-the-go families.

Look no further! From insect bites, insomnia and upset stomach to nasal congestion, stress and heart health, 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies offers easy, effective recipes to bolster your resistance to illness, ease aches and pains, and manage minor ailments naturally.

The authors explain the science behind these remedies, debunk common myths, and let you know when to call the doctor. In addition, they provide a blueprint for wellness for you and your family. The book's 500 recipes contain readily available, inexpensive and safe ingredients. Many you'll find within your cupboards or at the grocery store. For example:

• Dab on tea tree oil to clear up acne
• Gargle with sage and thyme tea to combat sore throat
• Engage in mindfulness exercises for weight loss
• Eat chia seed to help with hay fever
• Whip up a calendula salve for diaper rash
• Heal dry skin with coconut oil
• Lift mood with a gratitude journal
• Take elderberry syrup for influenza
• Apply aloe vera gel and peppermint essential oil to sore muscles

They want organic plant food to give you healthy human food. 5-0-5 Organic All-Purpose Plant Food, phosphorus-free with mycorrhizae. (6.5 lb. shaker jug) Ideal for annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs and trees. • Perfect for vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs and bulbs • Enjoy delicious vegetables & beautiful blooms • Protect your plants against transplant shock • Balanced nutrition for continual feeding • Phosphorus-free • Fortified with Protilizer® beneficial soil microbes for soil health • Contains calcium, magnesium, iron and sulfur • Covers up to 200 square feet