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books:

Enter the Forest
Christopher Nyerges

School of Self-Reliance, 1998

Enter the Forest, subtitled A Guidebook to the Angeles National Forest, is a guide to the diverse ecological systems of the forest that covers the northern one-third of Los Angeles County. The book was written by a naturalist who conducts classes in the Forest, and written with his unique perspective. Subjects include geology, animals, weather, rain and water, Native American history, wild plants, basic survival skills, making igloos, and much ...

Urban wilderness: A guidebook to resourceful city living

1 review
Christopher Nyerges

Peace Press, 1979

Great text for an Urban Ecologist!
Finally a book written for those who want a more simplistic, green and waste-minimizing lifestyle in the city. Great illustrations highlight information about household ecology, city gardening techniques, wild edible city plants,aluminum poisoning, garlic, bicycles and a very timely chapter on city survival (think natural disaster, not govt. overthrow. Nyerges throws out what seem like new ...

Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City

4 reviews
Christopher Nyerges, Dolores Nyerges

Chelsea Green, 2003

Must own for any wantabe urban homesteader
This is a timeless and well written book for anyone interested in the idea of living as self sufficient as one can within an urban or suburban area, especially in California. The authors writing style is a combination of journal and how to genre. From fruits, vegetables, flowers, small livestock, water and unexpected issues like how to protect what you have the authors lay out a cornucopia of ...

Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants

2 reviews
Christopher Nyerges

Chicago Review Press, 1999

A great companion book...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Nyerges's book is weak on its photos and plant identification but is excellent as a companion book to all those boring plant ID texts. His book provides excellent background and practical information from someone who has actually used these plants. While geared for California, many of the plants are found across the U.S. especially in the West.

Testing Your Outdoor Survival Skills
Christopher Nyerges

School of Self-Reliance, 1994

Test your own survival skills. This book covers all the skills in a systematic manner, including wild plants, fire, water, navigation, mushrooms, weapons, and more. The book is used as the text for a semester class, and can be used for Scouts and other groups wanting to improve their skills.

How to Survive Anywhere: A Guide for Urban, Suburban, Rural, And Wilderness Environments

7 reviews
Christopher Nyerges

Stackpole Books, 2006

This is a valuable book
There are a great many books on survival in all manner of settings, but I've not seen one that attempts the scope of this one. I found his style straightforward and engaging, and the material very helpful. I can't emphasize enough how much ground this book covers. No single book will be the comprehensive manual for all scenarios, and Nyerges doesn't attempt that. What he does, and well in ...

In the Footsteps of our Ancestors: Guide to Wild Foods
Christopher Nyerges

Survival News Service, 1995

"..a guide to many species of edible and other useful wild plants commonly found in Southern California... also lists and describes poisonous plants which should be avoided."

The fungus among us: exploring the mighty mushroom for food, medicine and insight. (Eating Right).: An ...
Christopher Nyerges

Earth Action Network, Inc., 2002

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Urban Wilderness: A Handbook to Ecological City Living
Christopher Nyerges

Survival Services, 1998

It's possible to live in the city and practice skills of self-reliance and ecology. This book shows you how. Practicing these skills of self-reliance imparts a feeling a inner confidence, and renders you able to withstand earthquakes, droughts, war, and other calamities. The book covers communications systems; finding, preserving, and cooking food; finding, storing and purifying water; alternatives to electrical devices; using the sun; etc. A ...