As big box stores and disposable goods take over commerce, the drive to sustain ourselves is becoming ever more compelling. Whether you are a country dweller or an urbanite, you can learn to live more simply and use what you have. With more than 500 recipes, projects, and instructions, this practical handbook teaches how to can, dry, and preserve food; make butter and cheese; bake bread; make your own skincare products; brew beer; spin wool into yarn; and set yourself up as a beekeeper.