Summaries of books about Hobbies & Home:
The Trapper's Bible
The Most Complete Guide on Trapping and Hunting Tips Ever
Eustace Hazard Livingston
The book serves as a comprehensive guide on various trapping techniques, covering a wide range of animals from small game to large predators. It provides practical advice on baiting, setting, and camouflaging traps, as well as tips on tracking and wilderness survival skills.
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Lucky Dog Lessons
From Renowned Expert Dog Trainer and Host of Lucky Dog: Reunions
Brandon McMillan
The book provides practical training tips and techniques for dog owners to help them teach their pets obedience and good behavior. It covers essential commands, addressing common behavioral issues, and fostering a strong bond between dogs and their human companions.
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The Rural Diaries
Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm
Hilarie Burton
The memoir chronicles actress Hilarie Burton's transition from Hollywood to life on a farm in upstate New York, where she embraces the challenges and joys of rural living, community, family, and self-discovery alongside her husband, actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It offers an intimate look at their farm life, including stories about renovating their property, raising animals, and finding a deeper connection to nature and each other.
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My Garden World
the Sunday Times bestseller
Monty Don
The book is a personal journal that celebrates the ever-changing natural landscape through the seasons, as observed by the author in his own garden and the countryside around him. It reflects on the intimate connection between flora, fauna, and the author's passion for gardening, offering insights into the lives of the creatures that inhabit these green spaces.
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Decluttering at the Speed of Life
Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff
Dana K. White
The book provides practical strategies for tidying up your home without becoming overwhelmed, focusing on developing decluttering habits that can be maintained in the long term. It emphasizes a realistic approach to managing possessions, helping readers to make decisions about what to keep and what to discard.
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Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden
Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms
Erin Benzakein
The book provides a comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging a variety of seasonal flowers, with practical advice on everything from garden design to extending vase life. It includes detailed profiles of numerous flower varieties, step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful bouquets, and tips for cultivating a bountiful and sustainable cutting garden.
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Ultimate Guide
Wiring, 8th Updated Edition
Home Improvement
The book provides comprehensive instructions on residential wiring for DIY enthusiasts and professionals, covering topics such as installing new electrical systems, repairing existing ones, and ensuring that all work complies with the most current electrical codes. It includes detailed diagrams, step-by-step projects, and safety tips to guide readers through a variety of electrical tasks and challenges.
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The Backyard Homestead
Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!
The book provides readers with practical advice and detailed plans for growing, harvesting, and preserving a variety of foods on a small plot of land. It covers a range of topics including vegetable gardening, raising livestock, and beekeeping, aiming to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency in their own backyards.
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Nigel
my family and other dogs
Monty Don
The book is a heartwarming account of the author's life with his beloved golden retriever, Nigel, and the bond they share. It also explores the relationships with the other dogs in his life, reflecting on how each canine companion has shaped his family and home.
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The Beginner's Photography Guide
The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera
Chris Gatcum|DK
The book serves as a comprehensive tutorial for new photographers, covering the basics of digital photography including camera functions, composition, lighting, and post-processing techniques. It provides practical advice and step-by-step guides to help readers understand their cameras and take better photographs.
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