Not sure if these are any good as I don't have them but thought it was a good deal.
The Self-Sufficiency Collection can help you learn new skills and change the way you live. A collection of 12 diverse titles that could lead to life improvement, the books cover everything from weaving your own textiles to keeping bees and making cheese, soap and natural remedies. A brilliantly practical series that will help you master the basics of new activities in a very short space of time, each book contains colour illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. You can either tackle one hobby at a time, or perhaps share the books out amongst your friends!
Books in this collection
Grow Your Own
Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving
Foraging
Beekeeping
Home Brewing
Herbs and Spices
Preserving
Household Cleaning
Hen Keeping
Soap Making
Natural Remedies
Cheese Making
I have the foraging one. Its ok as a basic starter book but it doesnt have photographs of the various plants just drawings, which I think lets it down a little. It also has a lot of cultivated plants in it that you can find in the wild - but I'd guess anyone with an interest in foraging would know what they were. If the others in the series are the same style I'd say they are a good starting point. Individually they cost £7.99 (the price on the back) although I got mine cheaper on amazon - its a v. good price for all of them.
