A concise edition of the classic Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency. An easy-to-follow guide with an emphasis on practical things which busy people in cities, towns and villages – and those who don’t have the wherewithal to take the whole plunge – can do to change the way they live. Featuring a comprehensive guide to planting and harvesting, it shows how to gather food from the wild and from the garden, and includes chapters on traditional crafts and skills, cutting waste and generating power.