Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager

Foraging is not just a throwback to our hunter-gatherer past; it's a way to reconnect with the landscape. And Langdon Cook is not just your typical grocery cart-toting dad. For him, gourmet delicacies abound, free for the taking if we just open our eyes. As a result, he finds himself free-diving in icy Puget Sound in hopes of spearing a snaggletooth lingcod, armed with nothing more than a "Hawaiian sling." He bushwhacks through rugged mountain forests in search of edible mushrooms. He strings up a fly rod to chase after sea-run trout. He even pulls on the gardening gloves to collect stinging nettles. In wry, detailed prose, he traces his journey from wrangler of pre-packaged calories to connoisseur of coveted wild edibles. Structured around the seasons of the year, each chapter focuses on a specific food type and concludes with a recipe featuring the author's hard-won bounty, a savory stop to each adventure-filled morsel.

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cook, Langdon

Cooking Education & Reference

Skipstone

* Dog lovers will enjoy this sportsy look at mans best friend * High-octane, grin-inducing enthusiasm in every canine profile * Great mix of mutts and purebreds, rescue-shelter pooches, handicapped canines, and even search-and-rescue heroes For dog enthusiasts everywhere, this book captures action-loving dogs who know how to have a good time outside -- in a way that reminds us of why and how we humans enjoy the outdoors too. Writer Lisa Wogan explores these pooches' stories and how they came to participate in outdoor activities more often associated with their people: climbing, backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, surfing, diving, distance running, and more. From rescued shelter mutts to purebred pups, the unleashed exuberance of these dogs is irresistible.

Unleashed: Climbing Canines, Hiking Hounds, Fishing Fidos, and Other Daring Dogs

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Wogan, Lisa

Pets & Animal Care

* Not a guide about guilt, but about making little choices throughout the day that improve the planet * Grist is the hottest online magazine covering sustainability and popular culture * Like Grist, this is a quirky, humorous, entertaining, and sometimes irreverent read We all have our morning routines, whether it's making coffee, walking the dog, feeding the kids, a shower and a shave, the office commute, or some combination thereof. And at each of these morning moments -- in fact, at any given time throughout the day -- we're making choices. What to eat, what to wear, how to dispose of dog poop or diapers, how to travel from point A to point B, where to have a post-work cocktail, and on, and on -- this compact and resourceful handbook takes a look at how to simplify and "green" our daily choices, from the moment we get up in the morning, until we finally lay our heads down at night. Grist's news about green issues and sustainable living is far from predictable. A self-proclaimed "beacon in the smog," it provides some of the most refreshing and knowledgeable voices on how to live wisely and promote a healthy world. Consider this guide an off-line beacon, bringing Grist's edgy authority, impeccable research, and planetary cheerleading to a broader audience.

Wake Up and Smell the Planet: The Non-Pompous, Non-Preachy Grist Guide to Greening Your Day

Grist

Self-Help

A successful sledmaker takes readers through a brief history of sleds and sledding, and taps into the emotional pull that many of us feel when we see those first frosty snowflakes-and a classic wood-and-metal flyer. From the use of sleds in the Olympic Games and the proper technique for kick sledding to choosing a good hill and making the perfect apres-ski cocoa, this book is sure to charm readers of all ages.

The Sled Book: Notes Concerning Winter's Favorite Pastime

Sports & Outdoors

Hoskin, Brice

Winter Sports

* A farmer's almanac for dog owners * Accessible advice and practical solutions for dogs at home, in the park, on the trail, and on the road * Dog tested and owner approved, this is the people's approach to dog care Often the best advice comes from personal experience, so who better to offer counsel on dogs than their owners? Dog Park Wisdom shares a grassroots approach to pet care, from Fido's introduction to a new baby, to the best way to remove dog stains from car upholstery, to the ultimate shoe-chewing prevention tactic. Presented in the context of everyday life, hundreds of dog owners, dog park visitors, and folks from the "new dog economy" share hands-on wisdom and tips about the often confusing and contradictory world of dog ownership. Personal stories of advice givers and their dogs are woven throughout. Meet the dog-loving software engineer who gave up a stressful career at Microsoft to become a dog walker, and the international development worker who discovered a cure for her dog's hotspots in Uganda, which in turn helped fuel a small business project for women and girls there.

Dog Park Wisdom: Real World Advice on Choosing, Caring For, and Understanding Your Canine Companion

Lisa Wogan

* Features must-have accessories for a trip to the farmers market * Real-world strategies for eating sustainably while supporting local farmers * Includes a "farm etiquette for Urbanites" sidebar with indispensable and humorous information on eating local Finally, a fresh, funny and positive approach to eating locally! By now you know that everyone is eating locally and sustainable and maybe you want to do it too -- to reduce your carbon footprint or just to ensure the freshest, healthiest food for yourself and your family. Whatever the case may be, this easy-to-read, hilarious and informative national guidebook will help you find it, cook it, and enjoy it.

Eat Where You Live: How to Find and Enjoy Fantastic Local and Sustainable Food No Matter Where You Live

Bendrick, Lou

Cooking by Ingredient

* 35 sustainable and cost-effective craft projects for any skill level * Tips for recycling, reusing, and rescuing everything from tables and chairs to knobs, silverware, bottle caps, and playing cards * Stunning photos provide inspiration on every page With the increasing popularity of eco-lifestyles, people are hungry for ideas to live more easily with the earth. Using "reduce, reuse, and recycle" as their mantra, the Salvage Studio ladies show how simple it is to have a green and comfortable daily life. The ideas and projects presented in their book use the most common of materials, items that people often throw away: tarnished silver plate, chipped china, Junior's old baby crib, a broken lamp, unread books, and more. The craft projects range from birdbaths and garden trellises to chandeliers, pillows, buffet servers, and jewelry, and suit a variety of decorating styles from modern to classic, rustic to romantic. With a fresh eye, a bit of glue, and a sturdy power drill, the Salvage Studio trio shows that everyone has the capacity to be creative-they just need a nudge to get going. Their motto is, "If we can do it, you can do it." Additional smaller projects and advice on organizing and reducing excess are sprinkled throughout.

The Salvage Studio: Sustainable Home Comforts to Organize, Entertain, and Inspire

Amy Duncan

Beth Evans-Ramos

Lisa Hilderbrand

Crafts & Hobbies

* The perfect "treat" for foodies, organic gardeners, cookbook addicts, and sustainable practitioners alike * Sustainability is an accelerating trend in the food world With the rising interest in organic and locally grown food, there is also an increasing interest in connecting the farm to the table. Chefs on the Farm describes the seasonal workings of Quillisascut Goat Cheese Farm, a small, family-run business in northeastern Washington state. There, owners Lora Lea and Rick Misterly started a "Farm School for the Domestic Arts" where every summer, professional chefs, culinary students, food writers, and others live and work on the farm. Cooking only with ingredients they find on the farm, students learn to be connected to the food they work with. Learn more about the Quillisascut Goat Cheese Farm at Quillisascut.com.

Chefs on the Farm: Recipes and Inspiration from the Quillisascut Farm School of the Domestic Arts

Borg, Shannon

Misterly, Lora Lea

Jurgensen, Karen

Cooking Methods

CLICK HERE to download a free sampler from The Road Trip Pilgrim's Guidebook
* Fun and funny stories, as well as goofy illustrations, will entertain all for whom the shout "Road Trip!" brings an automatic smile * Vagabond, couch-surfing, road-wise filmmaker author writes with the experience of someone who lives with one-hand clutching a sleeping bag * Contains useful advice to help launch aspiring pilgrims onto their journeys This guidebook-cum-journal describes how to plan and complete a successful road trip. Anecdotal and inspirational, it offers learned-on-the-road advice for seeking adventure, having fun, and taking time for yourself-whether it's a weekend trip to a nearby bluegrass festival, a week's vacation to explore your roots in Ireland, or a months-long journey to explore the ruins of Southeast Asia. The most essential element for a pilgrim? A sense of purpose and mindfulness every time you hit the road.

The Road Trip Pilgrim's Guide: Witchdoctors, Magic Tokens, Camping on Golf Courses, and Everything Else You Need to Know to Go on a Pilgrimage

Travel

AUSTIN, Dan

Reference

* Unique patterns for cozy, customized outdoor gear * Projects both for knitting outdoors and for using outdoors * Handy tips on knitting with waterproof yarns Featuring 20 outdoor-friendly knitting projects, How to Knit in the Woods is every crafty person's indispensable guide to creativity in the open air. Full of advice on how to choose quick-drying yarns and other outdoor-friendly materials, and how to knit on the go -- this is not your mother's knitting book. Projects range from easy to intermediate and include such gems as a waterproof cardigan, a campfire cushion (which doubles as pillow), marshmallow pot holders, cozy camp socks, and a woodsy washcloth outfitted with a built-in pocket for soap. Easy-to-follow, inspired patterns and a resource guide round out this kitschy yet modern craft guide. RESOURCE: Here are two additional knitting charts from Shannon Okey that you can download as PDFs: 1. a"Snake in the Woods Cartigan" -- click here. 2. "Tai Shan Hoodie" click here.

How to Knit in the Woods: 20 Projects for the Great Outdoors

Okey, Shannon

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