Textbooks & calendars

​How to read the weatherThe sky sends its weather signs - you just have to know how to interpret them. A mountain with a cloud cap indicates stable fair weather, while a bright ring around the sun and moon heralds a change in the weather in the next 24 hours. In this book, experienced meteorologist Andreas Jäger explains the local weather secrets.Learn what foehn fish, feathery clouds and fall stripes in the sky mean and why some weather rules should be treated with caution. 64 pages.

Brot backen – Tradition, Handwerk und GenussBrot ist mehr als nur ein Grundnahrungsmittel – es ist Teil unserer Kultur und ein echtes Stück Handwerk.Die Autorinnen nehmen dich mit in die Welt des traditionellen Brotbackens, erzählen vom Brauchtum,vom Alltag der Bauern, Müller und Bäcker und von der Vielfalt an Getreide, Mehl und Gewürzen.Mit praktischen Rezepten und Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen lernst du, wie aus einfachen Zutaten und etwas Geduld dein eigenes Brot entsteht.Ein liebevoll gestaltetes Lesebuch für alle, die mit den Händen etwas Echtes schaffen wollen – jetzt in überarbeiteter Neuauflage.216 Seiten

​Woodturning for beginnersBasic woodturning knowledge for everyoneEverything about the machine, tools and materialsEight projects for your first successesCompact, beginner-friendly and easy to understand: a comprehensive introduction to woodturning. The old craft is making a comeback, as DIY is the trend and wood lathes are available for less than 500 euros. If you have enough space for a small workshop and the necessary budget for machines, tools and materials, then get started! Soon you will be able to make pretty and useful household and decorative items for the whole family yourself. The beginner projects in this book include rolling pins, honey lifters, salt and pepper shakers and fascinating patterned bowls made from green wood. Large format, 21.5 x 28 cm, 128 pages.

​The best of the beehive in one book!Discover the many treasures of the beehive with this book by passionate beekeeper Dr. Annette Schroeder. Whether honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly or beeswax - Dr. Schroeder presents 80 sophisticated recipes and applications for cosmetics, remedies and sweet and savory dishes.Accompanied by atmospheric feel-good pictures, you will find creative ideas for entire menus and homemade gifts. You will also learn exciting facts about the valuable raw materials from nature and find out what makes them little miracle cures.Get started right away and find your recipe for staying healthy, feeling good or simply being happy! 55 color photos, 140 pages.

Bread from the cast iron pot - simple, crispy, homemadeBread baking is all the rage - more and more people are discovering the appeal of creating a fragrant loaf of bread with their own hands. Particularly popular: baking with yeast or sourdough, without any additives, but with lots of flavor.If you want to achieve a crispy crust and an airy crumb just like the baker's, you can't go past the cast iron pot. It provides the perfect conditions for the dough - even heat and sufficient moisture ensure an ideal baking result.Whether strong sourdough bread or fine yeast bread, sweet or savory - every bread succeeds in the cast iron pot. This book offers you a variety of tried and tested recipes that will whet your appetite for baking and show you how easy it is to make good bread.128 pages, numerous illustrations, 183 x 225 mm, softcover

​Designing with a chainsaw for beginners and advanced usersThis book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn or improve their chainsaw skills. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced users and provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of chainsaws.Step-by-step instructionsEach work step is described in detail and illustrated with numerous color photos. This means you can follow every cut exactly and easily create the workpieces presented yourself.Technique and safetyIn the detailed introduction, you will learn everything you need to know about the correct handling and maintenance of your chainsaw. There are also many valuable tips on technology and safety so that you can work safely and efficiently.Workpieces for every tasteIn the second part of the book, you will find various workpieces that are explained from the first cut to the finishing touches. Thanks to the illustrated instructions, you can follow them step by step and achieve impressive results. Numerous color illustrations, 144 pages.

​Food prices are rising, but it is still possible to cook well, inexpensively and, above all, yourselfIn this book you will find simple, easy and tasty suggestions for every day,A total of 60 recipes for soups and stews, hearty strudel and pasta dishes,spicy pumpkin meatballs, turkey curry, mushroom pie and sweet main courses such asSchmarren, Scheiterhaufen or chocolate potato dumplings, cakes and desserts, bread and pastries.for young familiesstudentspensionerslow-income earnersapprox. 144 pages, illustrated throughout, hardcover

In this book, Karin Eder shows how traditional knitting patterns can be turned into real eye-catchers.With fresh colors, new combinations and clear instructions, cable and right-to-left patterns are given a contemporary look - without any dusty charm.Each pattern is presented with a photo, material information and needle size. Colored knitting charts make reworking particularly easy. Whether sweater, scarf or cushion cover - there are specific projects for each pattern that show how versatile the techniques can be used.Ideal for anyone who likes to be creative. Even beginners with basic knitting skills will find plenty of inspiration and a sense of achievement here.With attention to detail - for more fun with knitting.80 pages, illustrated throughout in color, large format, 21 x 28 cm, hardcover

​Cookies: indispensable during the Advent seasonWhether vanilla crescents, gingerbread or aniseed bows - cookies are an integral part of our Advent season. This booklet collects well-known and newly discovered recipes, making it a sweet companion for the Christmas season. 64 pages. 

Käsegenuss selbst gemacht – einfach und vielfältigOb Feta, Camembert, Philadelphia oder Ricotta – mit diesem Buch gelingt dir die Käseherstellung auch zuhause.Es enthält alle Grundlagen, um Frisch- und Weichkäse ohne großen Aufwand selbst zu machen.Frankreich, das „Käseland“ schlechthin, liefert die Vorlagen: 85 Rezepte zeigen dir, wie du bekannte Sorten wie Brie, Mozzarella oder Ziegenkäse sowie Spezialitäten wie Schafskäse, Skyr oder Blauschimmelkäse selber herstellst.Dank Schritt-für-Schritt-Fotos, praktischen Tipps und Erklärungen zur Fehlervermeidung wirst du sicher durch den Prozess geführt.Auch Joghurts, Kefir und Quark lassen sich mit wenig Aufwand herstellen.Ein Muss für alle, die Käse lieben und wissen möchten, was wirklich drinsteckt.272 Seiten, durchgehend farbig bebildert, 16,5 x 24,5 cm, Softcover.

Sauerteigbrot – einfach selbst gemachtMit Sauerteig zu backen ist einfacher, als viele denken. Einmal gebacken, bleibt das Brot lange frisch, schmeckt herrlich aromatisch und passt perfekt zu Frühstück, Jause oder Abendessen.Ideal also für alle, die wenig Zeit, aber hohe Ansprüche an Geschmack und Qualität haben.In „Einfach backen mit Sauerteig“ zeigt dir Christina Bauer, wie’s geht: Sie hat viele Rezepte entwickelt, die garantiert gelingen.Die Zutaten sind gut erhältlich, die Abläufe klar erklärt. Schritt für Schritt lernst du, wie du deinen eigenen Sauerteigansatz ansetzt – aus nur Roggenmehl, Wasser und etwas Geduld.Christina teilt außerdem ihre besten Tipps: Warum die richtige Temperatur wichtig ist, wie du junge Sauerteige unterstützen kannst und wie das Dehnen und Falten den Teig verbessert.So gelingt dir Brot wie vom Bäcker – aber aus deiner eigenen Küche.Egal ob morgens oder abends: Mit Sauerteig bist du rund um die Uhr gut versorgt.200 Seiten

Kimchi and Co. – Rediscovering fermentationKimchi has long been a star in kitchens around the world – from traditional to modern. There is more to it than just exceptional taste: ancient techniques, countless variations, and lots of valuable microorganisms. Author Alma Blum shows that almost anything can be fermented – from cabbage, garlic, asparagus, and tomatoes to pumpkin, roots, wild herbs, mushrooms, apples, and even watermelon rinds.From the jar to the pot to the plateOnce the swing-top jars are filled, colorful, aromatic ferments are waiting to be enjoyed. Whether as a spicy side dish for a snack, as a salad ingredient, for seasoning, or to enhance your favorite dish – ferments are true all-rounders and bring pure umami to your kitchen.232 pages

Guide from honeydew to forest honeyForest honey is a particularly popular type of honey, but hardly anyone knows that it is not made from the nectar of trees. Instead, it is produced by aphids that live on conifers such as spruce and fir. These lice bite the trees and feed on the sap in the bark. They excrete so-called honeydew via special glands. The bees collect this, carry it into the hive and store it in the combs.Peter Buchner has specialized in this subject and shares his extensive knowledge with all beekeepers in this unique book. He introduces the various "honey lice" and their life on the trees, shows the cycle of the animals and explains to beekeepers how they can use this method of forest honey extraction (walking with the bees). His knowledge is illustrated by impressive macro photographs of the aphids. Numerous color illustrations, 144 pages.

Wald im Wandel – aktiv gestalten statt abwartenBorkenkäfer, Trockenheit und Waldbrände stellen Waldbesitzer vor große Herausforderungen.Die zentrale Frage: Soll sich der Wald selbst anpassen oder braucht es gezielte Maßnahmen?Der Autor zeigt, warum aktiver Waldumbau notwendig ist, um unsere Wälder auch wirtschaftlich langfristig zu sichern.Das Buch beleuchtet die Zukunft wichtiger Baumarten, sinnvolle Mischungsformen und konkrete Verjüngungsziele.Auch das Thema Jagd wird behandelt – als entscheidender Faktor für einen erfolgreichen Umbau.Ein praxisnaher Leitfaden für alle, die Verantwortung für ihren Wald übernehmen und ihn klimafit machen wollen.200 Seiten, durchgehend farbig bebildert, 16,5 x 22 cm, Hardcover

​Traditional home remedies made from local herbsEasy to make and tried and tested over generations: Local herbs and medicinal plants offer a wide variety of traditional home remedies, that increase well-being and relieve minor ailments quickly and reliably. Herbal expert Karin Buchart collects old healing knowledge and shares her most tried and tested recipes for the whole family in this book - indispensable for every household. 64 pages.

Säfte, Sirupe und Nektare – frisch, natürlich, selbst gemachtOb als Erfrischung, Basis für Cocktails oder zum Verfeinern von Desserts – selbstgemachte Säfte sind gesund, vielseitig und ein echter Blickfang. Ganz ohne künstliche Zusätze, dafür mit voller Fruchtpower aus Garten und Natur.Dieses Buch bietet nicht nur Rezepte, sondern erklärt auch alles Wichtige zur Saftherstellung: von der richtigen Ausrüstung über Zutatenwahl bis hin zur Haltbarmachung. Auch häufige Fehler und deren Lösungen werden praxisnah erklärt.Ideal für alle, die mehr über gesunde Getränke wissen wollen – vom Einsteiger bis zum Profi. Mit vielen Tipps, Hintergrundwissen und Rezepten für kreative Genussmomente im Glas.200 Seiten, 16,5 x 22 cm, durchgehend farbig bebildert, Hardcover

​Apple, pear, plum, apricot, cherry With Elke Papouschek's tips on choosing varieties and caring for them, from planting to pruning, everyone can enjoy wonderfully fragrant and tasty fruit freshly picked from their own garden or balcony. 64 pages

Healthy enjoyment - with your own vegetables from the garden or balconyOld vegetable varieties and native wild herbs are making a comeback. In turbulent times, there is a growing interest in natural diversity and tried and tested varieties, which used to be a must in every garden - but are now almost forgotten.Whether parsnips, oat roots or historic potato varieties: in this guide, agricultural engineer and passionate gardener Christine Weidenweber shows how you can grow such treasures yourself again. She explains clearly why a garden without genetically modified seeds and overbred plants is not only healthier, but also good for the environment.With a little basic knowledge, it's easy to get started. Soon you will be able to harvest your own aromatic vegetables - without any chemicals, but with taste, tradition and a contribution to biodiversity.144 pages, numerous illustrations, 170 x 240 mm, hardcover

​Medicinal plants and their effects: basic knowledge for your own natural pharmacyUsing natural medicine and making your own tinctures from medicinal plants is not rocket science, it's easy to learn! Medicinal herbs often grow in the nearest meadow. In her compact book, Gabriela Nedoma presents the basics of herbal medicine and phytotherapy and gives practical tips. In this handy guide, anyone who wants to use the knowledge of the healing properties of plants will find valuable suggestions. 64 pages. 

​Experience variety and fun for your chickens despite the obligation to keep them indoors! Whether because of bird flu, snow and ice or predators - there are many reasons why your chickens have to stay indoors. And there are just as many bad habits and problems that can develop from confinement. That's all over now! Discover over 50 exciting, creative and easy-to-implement tips, tricks and play ideas for setting up and feeding your chickens, that promote the well-being, health and quality of life of your chickens and quails. Ensure species-appropriate, natural and safe housing and keep unwanted behavior in check. For happy and healthy animals! 100 color photos, 128 pages.

​Support your sheep and goats with medicinal herbs!Discover the healing power of nature for your small ruminants! In her book, medicinal plant expert and alternative practitioner Andrea Tellmann presents the most important medicinal herbs for sheep and goats, their ingredients and their effects.Contents of the book:Effective medicinal herbs: get to know the valuable ingredients and effects.Treatment suggestions: Learn proven home remedies and recipes for acute and chronic ailments.Collecting and storing: Tips on how to properly collect, dry and store wild herbs and medicinal plants.Application: Whether as tea, tincture, powder, salt, fresh or dried - your sheep and goats will love this natural medicine.Stable pharmacy: Recommendations for basic equipment for a well-stocked stable pharmacy.This book offers you a comprehensive guide to the natural care and treatment of your animals. Promote the health of your sheep and goats in a natural way and rely on the proven power of medicinal herbs.Why medicinal herbs for sheep and goats?Medicinal herbs are a natural alternative to chemical medicines and can alleviate a wide range of ailments. From digestive problems to skin conditions and respiratory diseases - with the right medicinal herbs you can do a lot for the well-being of your animals.Get the book now and start your journey into the world of natural animal health! 150 recipes and tips for the stable medicine cabinet. 75 color photos, 160 pages. 

​Summer memories: Fragrant childhood memories and homemade jamFor many, childhood summers are associated with tempting aromas from grandma's kitchen - especially the smell of freshly picked fruit slowly simmering in a large pot. Conscious eating is the trend, and for those who want to ensure that there is only fruit and sugar in the jar, homemade jam is ideal. It's perfect for your own breakfast and makes a lovely gift for invitations.From classic strawberry jam to pear and black beer jam to lime blossom jelly - Let yourself be inspired, experiment with a variety of flavors and find your new favorite jam! 64 pages.

​ "Man, your happiness lies in the apple!"Sebastian Unterberger has also internalized this old cider poem: The sparkling cider made from his own apples and pears tastes great and promotes sociability. This book explains in an understandable way how you can easily make your own cider. 64 pages.

​The 1x1 of honey wine production - explained step by step: from preparation to refinement.For beginners and professionals: Everything important for hobby and experienced mead makers.Creative recipe ideas: Inspiration for mead, punch and cocktails.Making mead yourself is easier than you think - regardless of whether you are a beekeeper or buy honey. And the best thing is: mead doesn't always have to be sweet. Whether as an aperitif, accompaniment to a meal or dessert, the variety of flavors of mead will delight every palate.This book takes you through every step of the production process, from mixing honey and water to fermentation, bottling and refining. The author describes in detail the advantages and disadvantages of techniques such as filtering or sweetening and explains how you can specifically influence the quality of your mead.You will learn how different types of honey and fermentation methods shape the taste and receive valuable information on legal requirements. A separate section is dedicated to commercial production.In addition to classic recipes, you will also find ideas for mead bowls, cocktails and non-alcoholic versions. Be inspired and discover new flavors! 128 pages, color illustrations, numerous graphics, 16.5 x 22 cm, hardcover