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What could be better than enjoying a glass of delicious home-brewed organic beer? This book includes everything you'll need to know to brew a variety of beers at home, from the equipment and techniques needed to a few inside secrets from a professional brewer.

Our skin is our largest organ. We often think about how the things we put into our body affect us, but how much time do we take to consider how the things we put onto our body affect us? This timely book is packed full of helpful advice about how to make your own luxurious and beautiful soaps at home, using only the best natural ingredients.

The importance of bees to the survival of the world's eco-system is often in the news, and more and more people are turning to beekeeping - even in a small or urban setting - for their own benefit and for that of the planet. Joanna Ryde covers all aspects of beekeeping in this book.

Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free.

Some herbs grow vigorously, some are tender and need special growing conditions, some are annuals, some perennials, some you can grow indoors, all can be grown in pots or directly into the ground. This directory of herbs and spices provides useful information to help you grow a selection of these flavour-enhancing foods in small or large spaces.

In this comprehensive book, an expert textile arts instructor reveals everything readers need to know to spin, dye, and weave their own fabrics.

This book will appeal to anyone with a love of cheese. The text covers every aspect of making cheese at home, from the tools and equipment needed and basic recipes to making more complex cheeses and advice on setting up a small cheese business.

Discover harmless alternatives to conventional cleaning products, with tips and recipes for using lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, club soda, and more.

Self-sufficiency and organic living have never been more prominent and hen keeping is becoming increasingly popular.

Many people would ideally like to be able to soothe their own and their family's aches and pains naturally, avoiding chemicals and prescription drugs. Here Melissa Corkhill gives advice for treating common conditions and illnesses at home using remedies provided by Mother Nature.

With the invention of the tin can, it may seem that naturally preserved food is no longer relevant to today's cooks and chefs. However, the ancient traditions of smoking and curing are witnessing a resurgence.

This book, your one-stop guide to successful preserving, contains information on ingredients, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars and cooking techniques, along with storage information and helpful hints and tips, followed by 60 delicious recipes.

An invaluable guide for anyone who's always wanted to make warm, delicious bread in their own home while becoming a little less reliant on processed, pre-packaged food.