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"If you incorporate a chunk of the advice of this book into your life - and request your friends to read it and do the same - you'll have made a difference" (Countryfile Magazine )
'A one-stop book full of ideas and practical tips covering everything from how to darn a sock to how to keep food cool without a fridge.' (The Ecologist )
'A one-stop book full of ideas and practical tips covering everything from how to darn a sock to how to keep food cool without a fridge.' (The Ecologist )
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"If you incorporate a chunk of the advice of this book into your life - and request your friends to read it and do the same - you'll have made a difference" -- Countryfile Magazine 20080429 'A one-stop book full of ideas and practical tips covering everything from how to darn a sock to how to keep food cool without a fridge.' -- The Ecologist 20081001
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's hard to praise this book enough. Easy to read, well laid out, full of ideas that not only can you do, but you also want to do. Andy and Dave Hamilton have successfully found a way to make going green accessible without preaching, or patronising or just getting boring.
For an idea of their style, go to their self sufficient-ish website. The book has the same relaxed feel to it.
Well done Andy & Dave Hamilton!
For an idea of their style, go to their self sufficient-ish website. The book has the same relaxed feel to it.
Well done Andy & Dave Hamilton!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fab book for those who are either wanting to be self sufficient, or those wanting to leave a smaller footprint on the earth.
The Hamilton brothers who wrote it have a great writing style that is easy to read and understand. Each section is easily digested and leaves you with a yearning to put it into practice.
The photos are demonstrative and show a little of the Hamilton Humour.
The Self Sufficient-Ish Bible is fantastic for those living in cities/rented accommodation. Both of the authors are in that position and they realise that no everyone has an acre of land, or their own property to pull apart and put back together, hence the philosophy of SelfSufficientish.
Highly recommended.
The Hamilton brothers who wrote it have a great writing style that is easy to read and understand. Each section is easily digested and leaves you with a yearning to put it into practice.
The photos are demonstrative and show a little of the Hamilton Humour.
The Self Sufficient-Ish Bible is fantastic for those living in cities/rented accommodation. Both of the authors are in that position and they realise that no everyone has an acre of land, or their own property to pull apart and put back together, hence the philosophy of SelfSufficientish.
Highly recommended.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' came through the post I unpackaged it, and went to make a cup of coffee to drink while I read it. However, when I got back from the kitchen, my partner had already claimed the book as his own! An hour or so later he glanced my way and said 'It's a good book, this'. When I eventually managed to prise it out of his hands I spent hours going through it, reading and re-reading bits. I had expected it to be a bit like John Seymour's book, 'The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency' (another book I love), so I was pleasantly surprised to find that it actually had quite a lot more to offer to me, as a city-dweller. It hasn't yet made it to our bookshelves, spending its time between being read on the footstool, ready to be picked up next time I sit down. Calling it a 'bible' is so apt. It's a fantastic book to have.
As a 1st-year allotmenteer, the pages on growing food are extremely useful, with tips, guides and calendars presented in a friendly, non-patronizing manner. You almost feel you are being advised by friends. I am also a hobby-cook, and have successfully tested some of the recipes given. I'm not a fan of traditional-style cook books, which usually contain recipes with huge lists of the sort of ingredients a normal person just doesn't keep in stock, so it's quite refreshing to find a book containing recipes which use things I actually already have. The recipes also are based around seasonal eating, which is what a self-sufficient(ish) kitchen is all about.
Other chapters include home-brewing (something I tried unsuccessfully years ago and will be re-trying using Dave and Andy Hamilton's guides), environmentally friendly house keeping, energy, travel ..... the list goes on. I am particularly looking forward to trying out some of the smaller projects with my daughter, such as making an insect house, paper making and shrunken heads(!) for Hallowe'en.
I have recommended 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' to everyone I see at the allotment and will continue to recommend it whenever the opportunity arises.
As a 1st-year allotmenteer, the pages on growing food are extremely useful, with tips, guides and calendars presented in a friendly, non-patronizing manner. You almost feel you are being advised by friends. I am also a hobby-cook, and have successfully tested some of the recipes given. I'm not a fan of traditional-style cook books, which usually contain recipes with huge lists of the sort of ingredients a normal person just doesn't keep in stock, so it's quite refreshing to find a book containing recipes which use things I actually already have. The recipes also are based around seasonal eating, which is what a self-sufficient(ish) kitchen is all about.
Other chapters include home-brewing (something I tried unsuccessfully years ago and will be re-trying using Dave and Andy Hamilton's guides), environmentally friendly house keeping, energy, travel ..... the list goes on. I am particularly looking forward to trying out some of the smaller projects with my daughter, such as making an insect house, paper making and shrunken heads(!) for Hallowe'en.
I have recommended 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' to everyone I see at the allotment and will continue to recommend it whenever the opportunity arises.
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Packed full of great ideas
This book is packed full to the rafters with damn fine tips on how to live as self-sufficiently as is possible within an urban context. Read more
Published 11 months ago by MarkBoyle
Quite a letdown really
The seminal book on self sufficiency is the John Seymour Classic. Today his work is complemented by other publications such as those by Dick and James Strawbridge, which I can... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. D. O. Sullivan
Very likeable
I enjoyed reading this immensely. I think it's for beginners - i.e. that's me. It's certainly suitable for townies trying to be a little bit greener. Read more
Published 16 months ago by prawncracker
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I bought this five months ago for the lending library at the environmental charity where I work. Read more
I bought this five months ago for the lending library at the environmental charity where I work. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. J. T. O'neil
Great but........
I suppose I bought this book with too high expectations. All the reviews I read suggested that it was the best thing since sliced bread (although sliced bread it bad and to be... Read more
Published 19 months ago by twigwot
Inspiring and informative.
Excellent book for those who are looking to become self-sufficent or are simply looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Read more
Published 20 months ago by shabbychic
You'll wonder how you ever managed without it!!
This book has everything!! (including some great photos!!!)
Not only has it got great ideas, most of which can be easily implemented, it also makes you think about other... Read more
Not only has it got great ideas, most of which can be easily implemented, it also makes you think about other... Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Buck
trying to be green
Good book, plenty of advice and ideas for anyone where ever they live. If you are trying to go green then this book will be of help.
Published 22 months ago by R. Shayler
hmm, feel a bit diddled
i think i was expecting more revelation than i got in this. im a normal householder whose insulated the house, grows a bit of veg and has changed to low energy bulbs. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Adam Taylor
A well thought out and informative book in an easily accessible...
I bought this book as a present but after having a quick leaf through I was hooked (and thoroughly inspired). Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by C. Mcalister
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