“Build It!: DIY Projects for Farmers, Smallholders and Gardeners” by Joe Jacobs.
Using recycled materials wherever possible engineer and smallholder, Joe Jacobs, a member of the North Yorkshire Smallholders Society, provides step-by-step instructions for over 50 DIY projects for the smallholder. From poultry houses to bee hives, cold frames to wind turbines Joe guides you through the equipment needed, tools and materials, plans with measurements as well as clear instructions making this an essential book for any keen enthusiast who has only a basic knowledge of construction. Projects include: Beehives, birdhouses, chicken coops, sheds, feed stores, renewable energy projects and plenty more.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk
£12.99
Also available from Joe Jacobs: “Build It....With Pallets”

“Know Your Sheep”
by Jack Byard
£4.99

From Downland to Longwool, from Swaledale to Dartmoor, the diverse breeds of sheep in Britain reflect local characteristics and geography. In this book Jack Byard, a NYSS member, takes us alphabetically through 40 of the breeds of sheep which are most likely to be seen on British farms.
Pocket sized and with full colour photographs of each breed, it is the ideal way of identifying sheep.
Also available: “know More Sheep”, “know Your Cattle”, “Know Your Pigs” and many more.

Available from Old Pond Publishing at www.oldpond.com or
www.Amazon.co.uk

The Sausage Book by Paul peacock - £12.99

Aimed at the small-scale sausage maker for domestic or business us,this book gives important guidance on the do's and don'ts of sausage making, tips and plenty of recipes, including the traditional English banger and regional variations as well as step by step guides on linking and an excellent resource section.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

The Smoking & Curing Book by Paul Peacock - £12.99

Whether you plan to build a smoker to process your own produce or simply wish to smoke a few kippers and a little bacon in the family kitchen, The Smoking & Curing Book will be your ideal companion. with the inclusion of many recipes for both cures and brines and an impressive resource section it will have you producing prize hams in no time.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

How to Butcher Livestock and Game by Paul Peacock - £12.99

Explains in plain English, with many illustrations, the process involved in butchering beef, lamb, pig, rabbit, chicken, game and fish. It is clear on the rules relating to the home slaughter of animals and will guide you through the relevant legislation.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

The Cheese Making Book by Paul peacock - £12.99

Whether you plan to run your own dairy or simply produce the occasional Brie for your own table, this book contains all the information you will need to guide you through the early tentative steps. It includes many recipes and a resource section that will give you the confidence to take you cheese making to whatever level you wish.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

“Behind Chained Gates”
by Moira Linaker

£10

Hayloft Publishing
ISBN 1 904 524 16 8

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“A Guide to Traditional Pig Keeping”

By Carol Harris

A fully illustrated reference book covering all aspects of traditional pig husbandry. Focusing on rare breeds it is aimed at the small-scale enterprise and includes day-to-day management such as housing, breeding, showing, sales, marketing, welfare, food regulations and organic pig keeping. It also has sections identifying breeds, butchery, meat curing, sausage making and cooking. With contributions from many experts it contains clear text, numerous photos and a substantial resource section.

Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

£20.00                    

“The Secret Life of Cows”.
Animal Sentience at Work

by Rosamund Young

Cows can love, play games and form strong life-long freindships. They can sulk, hold grudges, they have preferences and can be vain. All these characteristics and more have been charted by Rosamund Young based on her experiences looking after the family farms' herd at Kite's Nest farm, a farm long regarded as a trailblazer of the organic movement. A book providing a fascinating insight into bovine behaviour including self-medication, family and herd relationships, communication, grieving and playing and makes for a highly readable and poignant study littered with anecdotes that will make the reader laugh, wonder and reflect. Certainly it will make you look at the domestic cow in a different light.
Available from The Good Life Press, Ltd., PO Box 536, Preston, PR2 9ZY or go online at www.thegoodlifepress.co.uk

£14.99