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In this book, author and lifelong poultry keeper Kelly Klober turns his attention to alternative poultry ventures. The newfound interest in heritage breeds of chicken has created a unique opportunity for small farmers to reintroduce consumers to other types of poultry. Ducks, pigeons, and guinea were all once ubiquitous on the family farm, and the market is opening to them once again among influential chefs and foodies. From geese to quail to peahens to turkeys, Klober discusses the pros and cons of each and how to best fit an alternative poultry venture into your farming operation. Filled with humorous personal...

Our human custodianship of the planet is not going well. According to Scientific American, we have only sixty years of farming seasons left because we have degraded soils through industrial agriculture and the overuse of chemicals. The World Wildlife Fund says we have wiped out 60 percent of all mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles since 1970. Chemical destruction of biological processes poisons our soils, our air, and our water. The mishandling of waste is a lost opportunity to repair much of this desecration. If waste were collected as source-separated products, more than half of it could be returned to soils...

Some books chase spotlight. This one was built for the quiet.The Record of What It Cost is a curated archive of unsent letters from love, labor, and consequence. Not a memoir. Not fiction in disguise. A record. A witness. An offering for the nights when the world is loud and your silence is louder.Omari Vale writes like someone keeping receipts in the dark. These letters move through desire and fallout, family math and inherited absence, faith that flickers, survival that invoices the soul, and the kind of mercy that does not arrive clean. Each page is emotionally direct and stylistically...

October Night is determined to get her life back on track as she recovers from a severe bout of depression that saw her dealing with a spiteful, antagonistic voice in her head, all the while losing the connections with her loved ones.Lucas Wendig has a mission, though some might say an obsession. His life’s goal is to hunt down otherworldly artifacts and creatures to contain the danger they pose to humanity.Both of their lives are about to collide when October encounters an ancient, malignant entity in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. The same monster Lucas knows he must stop,...

A charming farm mystery that blends science, family, and country life into one unforgettable tale.When Becky and Kurt visit their grandparents’ farm for the summer, they discover that someone has been sabotaging the giant pumpkin contest at the county fair. With the help of their wise Grandpa — a seasoned soil consultant — the kids become young detectives, uncovering a trail of clues that leads from wilted vines to a shocking act of garden foul play.Along the way, readers learn the secrets of healthy soil, the importance of balance in nature, and how science, patience, and teamwork can make any...

The human population has dwindled. With approximately 1% remaining, Earth has become a living nightmare, yet Lionel Romero has never been happier. The end of the world has given him the freedom to live out his dream of ecstatic seclusion. The only obstacle in his way—his fellow one-percenters. Join Lionel on his journey to escape a past life, while he continues to struggle with his morality and mortality in a world between purgatory and paradise.

In "Awakening: A Patriot's Diary of American Deception", one woman meticulously documents America's tumultuous journey from 2020 to 2025 through the eyes of a conservative patriot convinced that larger forces are at work behind the scenes. When the 2020 presidential election sends shockwaves through her worldview, Sidney and her friend Ella dive headfirst into a rabbit hole of alternative explanations, conspiracies, and supposed government machinations.This raw, unfiltered chronicle captures the day-by-day experience of those who believed the "official story" was anything but—from COVID lockdowns and vaccine skepticism to election fraud claims and theories about deep state corruption. As Sidney faithfully...

"Apollo's Raven" is the first installment in Linnea Tanner's series, "Curse of Clansmen and Kings." Drawing from the rich tapestry of Celtic and Roman history, the novel is a blend of myth, magic, and dark political intrigue. A complex yet captivating heroine, Catrin, is at the heart of the tale. Portrayed with a prescient connection to her spiritual roots and an unnerving ability to foretell future events, the spirited Celtic princess' destiny is intertwined with that of the Roman Empire, bound by a curse that transcends the realm of mortals. The impetuous Marcellus, the great-grandson of Mark Antony, is on...

Want to win the deer war? Love your garden plants but live in an area with hungry deer that are notorious for munching your favorite garden plants? Preventing Deer Damage offers successful defensive strategies using natural homemade products, fences and barriers, mechanical noise makers, scent repellents, and other least-toxic products. Now you can enjoy the garden of your dreams and also cohabit with deer. The more you understand deer habits, the easier it is to choose the best methods to prevent the destruction of your landscape. Often, a single solution is not the answer, but several deterrents will be effective...

This book explains how we can produce our food by using seaweed and fish-based inputs rather than wasteful and unsustainable chemical fertilizers. Fryer and Simmons tell how growers can harness energy from the sea to extend growing seasons, increase yields, protect crops from insects and disease, and more. A timeless classic work of eco-agriculture. The knowledge contained on the pages of this book will be of value not only to farmers and gardeners, but to every food consumer as well.