{"product_id":"the-lost-skills-of-self-reliance-paperback","title":"The Lost Skills of Self-Reliance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuby Ashcroft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Skills of Self-Reliance\u003c\/strong\u003e explores practical knowledge that once formed an ordinary part of everyday life but has gradually become less common in the modern world. From repairing household items and working with wood to growing food, preserving harvests, making useful objects, and managing household resources, the book brings traditional skills into a contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are introduced to practical approaches for repairing rather than replacing, making thoughtful use of available materials, growing and preserving food, maintaining household items, reducing waste, and developing greater resourcefulness. The book also explores pantry organization, storage, simple household routines, practical money-saving skills, and ways to pass useful knowledge from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than rejecting modern conveniences, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Skills of Self-Reliance\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages readers to combine modern life with timeless practical abilities. The emphasis is on learning useful skills, building confidence through hands-on experience, and becoming better prepared to solve everyday problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible and practical, this book is intended for readers interested in self-reliance, traditional skills, sustainable living, home maintenance, gardening, food preservation, woodworking, making, repairing, and living more independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Practical Skills for Repairing, Growing, Making, Preserving, and Living More Independently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972782391603,"sku":"9798182796538","price":28.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Bob_qNT9Qv9798182796538.webp?v=1794433909","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-lost-skills-of-self-reliance-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}