Free Self Sufficiency E-Books

by **ppfd** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:10 pm

Yeah I did a good stir the other day and added a little water last night. Hopefully the hot weather will help.

by **silversnake** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:47 pm

SCBrian wrote:
ppfd wrote:Hey brother, your compost and solar panel links are the same.

Here is the compost link:
http://www.amazon.com/Composting-Ultima ... composting

I looked for it as I must be doing something wrong with my compost pile. It smells like a dead body!

Opps, bad copy and paste

From what I've picked up, the smelly compost comes from not enough air/aeration. Try turning it more often maybe? Lots of moisture maybe - drain some (save the juice)...
Mine has done the smelly thing a time or 2, and a good mixing/dry out seem to get it back in the groove...

Thanks for the heads up on all the great links. A little sad I missed out on the compost link (it's back to $6.97 kindle price) but grabbed the others. Thanks as well on the compost advice as I've had the smelly compost thing recently too. I think I need a bigger bin/area to make turning easier.

by **SCBrian** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:30 am

silversnake wrote:Thanks for the heads up on all the great links. A little sad I missed out on the compost link (it's back to $6.97 kindle price) but grabbed the others. Thanks as well on the compost advice as I've had the smelly compost thing recently too. I think I need a bigger bin/area to make turning easier.

New compost book up for free today - How To Compost: Everything You Need To Know To Start Composting, And Nothing You Don't! [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BU ... dailyfb-20

The links I see anyway when I'm browsing - Me posting them takes no time, and if someone can grab something they like/need - all the better :crazy:

. Thank NoAm for starting the thread that we can all collaborate on... :clap:

Right now, I have a few 35g barrels composting down for next years crop, I'm with you and I really need to start looking at a larger area for it, maybe a pallet box or something. I just don't want to push the neighbors to much (they turn a blind eye to my chickens). A 35g barrel of compost goes 'off' you only smell it at about 10-15feet, a 4x4x4 pallet cube goes off, I can only assume the smell gets exponentially worse :lol:

by **silversnake** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:00 am

SCBrian wrote:
silversnake wrote:Thanks for the heads up on all the great links. A little sad I missed out on the compost link (it's back to $6.97 kindle price) but grabbed the others. Thanks as well on the compost advice as I've had the smelly compost thing recently too. I think I need a bigger bin/area to make turning easier.

New compost book up for free today - How To Compost: Everything You Need To Know To Start Composting, And Nothing You Don't! [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BU ... dailyfb-20

The links I see anyway when I'm browsing - Me posting them takes no time, and if someone can grab something they like/need - all the better . Thank NoAm for starting the thread that we can all collaborate on...

Right now, I have a few 35g barrels composting down for next years crop, I'm with you and I really need to start looking at a larger area for it, maybe a pallet box or something. I just don't want to push the neighbors to much (they turn a blind eye to my chickens). A 35g barrel of compost goes 'off' you only smell it at about 10-15feet, a 4x4x4 pallet cube goes off, I can only assume the smell gets exponentially worse

Thanks, grabbed that one. How do you find all these anyway? I'd like to contribute but I don't seem to run across nearly so much useful and free.

As to the compost, I'm in suburbia in about 1/6 of an acre but I can fit about a half dozen 4x4 raised bed gardens in there when I've got it fully built out the way I want. I'm thinking I might just do a quick and easy field rotation by using a different bed each year as the compost pile - gives me compost space to support the others next year, lets the bed "rest" a year, and it should still be far enough back not to bother the neighbors if it goes bad even though larger space should reduce that risk.

by **SCBrian** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:27 am

silversnake wrote:Thanks, grabbed that one. How do you find all these anyway? I'd like to contribute but I don't seem to run across nearly so much useful and free.

As to the compost, I'm in suburbia in about 1/6 of an acre but I can fit about a half dozen 4x4 raised bed gardens in there when I've got it fully built out the way I want. I'm thinking I might just do a quick and easy field rotation by using a different bed each year as the compost pile - gives me compost space to support the others next year, lets the bed "rest" a year, and it should still be far enough back not to bother the neighbors if it goes bad even though larger space should reduce that risk.

Sounds like you have the beginning of a great plan there, I've never done a full rotation like that, I mostly do container gardening, with the occasional 20x20 bed - easier to manage in a hectic schedule.
As for finding the links - I browse about 6 forums that discuss and list the free books, and there a few really good websites linked earlier in the thread that help. only takes a minute or two to week out the chaff (Romance, etc) and find the stuff I'm interested in. Sci-fi/Fantasy/home improvement/self sufficiency, etc...

by **Texas19Delta** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:39 pm

SCBrian - thanks for the link. I have compost in my kindle now

by **SCBrian** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:33 pm

Texas19Delta wrote:SCBrian - thanks for the link. I have compost in my kindle now

If you bought the protector that wouldn't happen...

by **SCBrian** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:58 pm

Amazon free picks for the day:

A Beginners Guide To Urban Gardening [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DH ... dailyfb-20

Organic Gardening 101 ("How To" Essentials and Tips for Starting an Outdoor or Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SQ ... dailyfb-20

by **silversnake** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:04 am

Browsed through the recommended books links on one of those last ones and found several others of interest:

JeBouffe - Home Canning Step by Step Guide: http://www.amazon.com/JeBouffe-Canning-Revised-Expanded-ebook/dp/B0057H14KG/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

How to Sew: Basics: http://www.amazon.com/How-to-Sew-Basics-ebook/dp/B004GHMIGC/ref=pd_sim_kstore_43?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them: http://www.amazon.com/Small-Gardens-Make-Most-ebook/dp/B004TIMYAS/ref=pd_sim_kstore_26?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 and about a 100 other similar historical books.

by **SCBrian** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:55 pm

Came across 1 today -

Helpful herbs for health and beauty [Kindle Edition]

http://www.amazon.com/Helpful-herbs-hea ... +beauty%27

Not sure if it'll give me medical uses for herbs or just tell me to use strawberries as lipstick

Ninja edit - few more herb books
The Old English Herbals [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/The-Old-English-H ... rds=herbal

Nature Cure [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Cure-ebook ... rds=herbal

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Simples-Ap ... rds=herbal

What does everyone think about breaking this into 2 threads? One for the more permanent Ebooks, and one for the daily finds on Amazon, etc?

by **SCBrian** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:18 am

Good Monday morning...
Todays selections:

Raised Bed Gardening - 5 Books bundle on Growing Vegetables In Raised Beds & Containers [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DU ... dailyfb-20

Weekend Homesteader: December [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006A8 ... dailyfb-20

by **NoAm** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:39 pm

Not really ZPAW related, but I thought this was a great freebie!
1,001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes: The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YW69B4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=fhd07-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004YW69B4

P.S. I LOVE my crock pot! I throw the food in and it's like the magic dinner fairies have visited when I get home! :clap:

For all our gluten intolerant peeps, here is a book on Gluten Free Bread Recipes
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075VS112/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=fhd07-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0075VS112

by **silversnake** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:46 pm

NoAm wrote:Not really ZPAW related, but I thought this was a great freebie!
1,001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes: The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YW69B4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=fhd07-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004YW69B4

P.S. I LOVE my crock pot! I throw the food in and it's like the magic dinner fairies have visited when I get home!

Ooohhhh! Score! I love my crock pot too. Thanks for the great link. Downloaded now. :clap:

by **SCBrian** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:24 am

Fall and Winter Gardening: 25 Organic Vegetables to Plant and Grow for Late Season Food [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008E0 ... dailyfb-20

Raising Chickens: Answers to the Most Common Questions About Chicken Care, Feeding and Egg Laying [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DV ... dailyfb-20

Growing Herbs Indoors : Your Guide To Growing Herbs In Containers For A Vibrant Indoor Herb Garden [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00822 ... dailyfb-20

by **SCBrian** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:58 am

Free Amazon picks... as always check before clicking, etc...

Goats seem to abound today... :shock:

Managing Goat Nutrition What You Need To Know A Simple Guide (Goat Knowledge) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007M2 ... dailyfb-20

Golden Guernsey Goats (Goat Knowledge) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CS ... dailyfb-20

And of course Goat rymes with Soap...
Soap Making Book: How to Make a Soap at Home. 19 Step by Step Unique Recipes with Photos [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007LA ... dailyfb-20

Which you'll need after working with:
Growing Root Vegetables At Home: A guide on how to grow amazingly tasty potatoes, carrots, beetroots, parsnips, swedes and turnips [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OV ... dailyfb-20

And if it all goes to hell, there is always:
How to Compost: 76 Composting Tips for the Organic Farmer [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EE ... dailyfb-20

:clownshoes:

by **SCBrian** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:11 pm

2 late entries:
Joyful Momma's Guide to Shopping & Cooking Frugally [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0077H ... dailyfb-20

The Home Distiller's Workbook - Your guide to making Moonshine, Whisky, Vodka, Rum and so much more! (The Home Distiller's Series) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T0 ... dailyfb-20

by **SCBrian** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:29 am

Good Friday Morning!

A Beginners Guide to Growing Your Own Herb Garden [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CF ... dailyfb-20

NO WORK VEGETABLE GARDENING [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087Q ... dailyfb-20

Compost, Leafmould and Wormeries - a Guide to Home Composting [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00817 ... dailyfb-20

The Ultimate Backyard Chicken Guide [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IN ... dailyfb-20

Chicken Diseases Help - A Guidebook on Chicken in Sickness and Health [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YN ... dailyfb-20

by **NoAm** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:01 pm

100 Easy Camping Recipes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A8W5IE/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

by **silversnake** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:06 pm

NoAm wrote:100 Easy Camping Recipes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A8W5IE/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

OK, not prepping-related directly, but I found these through the camping cookbook link and thought others might find them interesting since they're free:

Mixed drink recipes: http://www.amazon.com/Drink-Well-ebook/dp/B006AAKQ6W/ref=pd_sim_kstore_8?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Brownies and bars: http://www.amazon.com/Friends-Cookbook-Brownie-Recipes-ebook/dp/B0073X0HSC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_19?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

I can get drunk and fat while I wait for the zombiepocalypse. :clap:

If you don't want to eat, you can earn extra income: http://www.amazon.com/Full-Time-Parents-Earning-Income-ebook/dp/B008CI52BY/ref=pd_sim_kstore_89?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Or learn about managing your money: http://www.amazon.com/Living-Rich-Spending-Smart-ebook/dp/B0014YHKWM/ref=pd_sim_kstore_4?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

by **NoAm** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:09 pm

Yay, Thank you! :clap:

We all need our comfort foods! :lol:

by **BadIntel** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:10 pm

I love checking this thread. I've already grabbed a couple of the more recent ones listed concerning goats, chickens, and composting. Keep 'em coming!

by **NoAm** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:19 pm

This should be good for eating healthy, to get shape for the ZPAW
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Winning-Cancer-SuperFoods-ebook/dp/B0081C8RHC/ref=pd_sim_kstore_35?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

BadIntel: Glad you are enjoying it! :wink:

by **Resolute** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:33 am

A couple more food-related...

http://www.amazon.com/Touchdown-Treats-Recipes-Winning-ebook/dp/B005K1R2A0/ref=pd_sim_kstore_7?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

http://www.amazon.com/001-Best-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-ebook/dp/B004YW69B4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1341149556&sr=1-1&keywords=1001+slow+cooker+recipes

I think that slow cooker one could be a winner. Substitute for a dutch oven, and you have a PAW cookbook for years

by **SCBrian** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:34 am

Good Monday Morning!

How to Grow Tasty Tomatoes: Best practices for planting seeds, dealing with diseases and growing amazing tomatoes [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007LZ ... dailyfb-20

Sweet Summer Tomatoes: 5 Tips for Growing Them Bigger and Better (Organic Vegetable Gardening, 18-page Booklet) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00896 ... dailyfb-20

Organic Gardening 101 ("How To" Essentials and Tips for Starting an Outdoor or Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden) [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SQ ... dailyfb-20

101 Ways to Recycle Everyday Household Items [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089L ... dailyfb-20

Ok, And I came across these. One thought - many of us "Manly" Men (Hums theme song to 2&1/2 men) don't like the "girly" hobbies... knitting, sewing, etc... here's a few to 'bridge the gap':

Manly Knits [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R9 ... dailyfb-20
"Manly Knits" is your guide to real manly knitting ideas.

And make your GF/SO/etc a gift:
Practical Duct Tape Projects [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JU ... dailyfb-20

Duct Tape Bags [Kindle Edition]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JU ... dailyfb-20

Edit: Removed a useless 'book' link...