Agriculture/Ecology

    Both sustainable and plentiful, it has been used for millennia to make objects ranging from clothing and housing to more exotic luxuries like phonograph needles and children’s toys, to name but a few.This acclaimed sourcebook—part history, part illustrated catalog, part cultivation guide—details the myriad uses of bamboo, along with an immense bounty of information and lore on how to grow, maintain, and harvest this extraordinary plant; how to use it in craft and construction projects, including floors, fences, papers, and play equipment; and bamboo’s place in the literary, visual, and musical arts. An encyclopedic roster of more than 1,200 bamboo species is a book in itself, as is author David Farrelly’s A-to-Z catalog of artifacts made from bamboo: acupuncture needles, blowguns, bridges, kites, ships, violins, windmills, and a thousand other things.Strong, flexible, and beautiful in both its natural and finished states, bamboo is an abundant resource that could beneficially replace many less sustainable materials currently in use, and continue to transform our culture in the process.

    Fischer-Rizzi includes recipes for health and pleasure, plus information on homeopathic and naturopathic rememdies. 200+ illustrations.

    Hard work and dedication throughout the twentieth century has seen their vision become a reality, and the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. (ARBA) has grown and developed into a strong national and international organization, unique and diverse, serving as a leading authority on rabbits and cavies. The objectives of the ARBA are to unify, foster, promote, improve, further, and enhance all phases of the domestic rabbit and cavy hobby and industry.During the ninety years of existence, hundreds of thousands of people of all ages have benefited from the information and resources provided by joining and being a member of the ARBA. Growing rabbits and cavies as a hobby, as pets, for show competition, and commercially has become an increasingly popular endeavor for people residing in rural and urban areas. The demand for information about rabbits and cavies continues to increase.This revised edition of the Official Cuidc to Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies is dedicated to all the members that have helped build this association. Provided in this edition is up to date information on a variety of topics such as caring, managing, breeding, and showing to help ensure the enjoyment and success of our members. Read, learn, enjoy!