Must Buy

I have got my copy already and I must say it is fantastic. I read it cover to cover in almost one sitting (except the recipes, though these look good too). John Wright makes the whole thing seem like so much fun and it is a very funny read. It covers just about everything you could find to eat in the wild (except mushrooms and some of the seashore plants) with about sixty species covered and describes the most serious poisonous species you could mix them up with. The bit about the law was very interesting - and funny, and, like the rest of the book, goes into lots of useful detail. If you are interested in wild food this book tells you everything you want to know and is an all time"must buy".

Easy!

Great pocketsize book with clear descriptions and great recipes. Seasonal list is handy.The ideal book to take on a hike or even a nature walk with the children.

Simple and precise

Have not read all the way through yet, but seems to be very clear and concise and a good start for the beginner like me

You MUST buy this book!!!

Having recently got a puppy, I wanted to make sure that housetraining went as quickly as possible. This book provides this an sooo much more! It is an invaluable resource of information and training techniques. I purchased several puppy training books, but this book just hits the nail on the head. I have followed the techniques religously and since we picked our puppy up on Thursday night, she is now almost housetrained and its only Tuesday! She will also sit when asked and come when called. <br />If you are going to get a puppy, or even an older dog, please for the happiness and wellbeing of your pet (and yours!) give this book a go. xxxx

sew

nice book, pre cut bag a little on small side but you get the idea.

Excellent value

Book was described as"used" but looked in mint condition. Excellent value and v prompt delivery.

Excellent suggestions for storage

Have managed to read most of the ways to store garden produce suggested in this book. Nothing outside the realms of possibility, very clearly written advice. The suggested recipes for chutney, jam, wine, etc. are easy to follow, although you do have to refer back to the advice in the first half of the book, but once you get the hang of it, it makes sense. I would recommend this for those who are new to home production of fruit and veg, and don't want to throw anything away.

wow

This book is amazing, the layout, photography, instructions, but the patterns themselves are breathtaking. What a talent. I love the fact its got knit and crochet, plus the crochet diagrams which make everything easier. This is the only knit or crochet book that I've bought and not been disappointed in. A must have book.

Good, but not great!

Be the pack leader, is a book full of stories about how Cesar has used his knowledge, experience and calm assertiveness to transform the lives of 'problem' dogs and owners. This is great, however, Cesar doesn't really give any of his secrets away. Don't expect to be transformed! It's an interesting book and a reasonable read, but it isn't a book which explains in detail how to train your dog - it just leaves you desparate to understand how to be calm and assertive with your dog!

A Lovely Book

This is a really lovely book. I bought it for a friend who loved the programme and was not disappointed at all. It reflects the programme perfectly and feels lovely to touch, with a recycled feel about it.

Title of book is misleading: vegetable guide NOT about herbs

The section of this book dealing with growing vegetables is excellent but it is misleading to mention herbs in the title. The section on herbs is thin with just a few useless lines describing the herbs and absolutely no description on how to grow herbs in your garden. The herb section is pathetic to the point where the author does not even seem to know how to use herbs often mentioning 'use this herb sparingly as it has a strong flavour', when in reality some herbs such as basil and coriander can be used in large quantities without being overpowering. If you are interested in advice on growing herbs, then look for another book, don't buy this book.

Not the best I've read...

I was full of hope when I ordered this book based on the reviews I had read and what I had seen of Cesar Millan on TV. I have to admit to being a little bit disappointed with this book, however. Whilst I felt it gave a very good overview of how to prepare for and what to expect when you get your new puppy, I didn't feel it went in to as much depth as I would have liked as to how you actually carry out the training - what to do if things don't go to plan etc. I aquired my puppy a week ago and I felt a lot of the info was only relevant if you already had dog(s)to 'help' in the training process. Certainly I was able to pick up some tips but none were any more helpful than information I had already managed to pick up just by surfing the web. To summarise, I would say it gives a good overview of what to do but you would still need to do more research (perhaps the rest is covered in more depth in Cesar's other books....).

Chicken Manual: The Complete Step-by-step Guide to Keeping Chickens (Hardcover)

An excellent book, both for those just starting out keeping chickens and also for the more experienced. When I first started keeping chickens, I found it really difficult to find any publications for the small scale chicken keeper - most books seemed to mention keeping a flock of 5,000! A really worthwhile publication. Highly recommended to everyone interested in chicken keeping.

Housebuilder's bible

I thought this was a very informative and detailed read and an excellent guide to the different possibilities open to a new house build.

Healthy Living

This second book in James Wongs TV series Grow Your Own Drugs is another fact packed volume which supports and builds on the first series.<br />A whole new range of recipes and treatments is on offer with simple practical advice that laymen and women will gain confidence and inspiration from.<br />There is also a host of additional internet linked resources.<br />The whole area of natural treatments with plant medicines is gaining popularity and it is heartening that James has managed to give this knowledge back to the people in a simple humorous and easily understood manner.<br />I recommend this book to all with an interest in simple living and also to the scientists and drug companys to see that there are no patents on healthy living and many treatments for common ailments are free to hand on the nearest piece of land.<br />Lets hope this trend continues and the layperson can once more take control of their own everyday health without the confusing array of specialists health products and drug concoctions.<br />I very much look forward to the next series in which i hope James will touch a little more on the historical context of natural plant remedys in the U.K. and abroad.<br />

Pleased as punch

Bought as a pressie for husband as he cannot get enough of river cottage and he has a veggie patch. Hhe raves about this book, finds it v useful and calls it his bible. Another excellent book by the river cottage crew.

book

very interesting book to read in dog behaviour,training,ect, just everything you would want to know about your dog

allotment month by month

One of the best books I have seen, very easy to follow, everything you would want to know is covered in a simple way.