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The history of Fendt tractors in words and pictures. The technically high-quality tractors have a long tradition and have become an integral part of today's agriculture. This book describes the history of the market leader from the founding family to the company's development into an important part of the globally operating AGCO agricultural machinery group. With high-quality photos from the Fendt archive, the decades-long path of development from diesel horse to Vario is described impressively and with love for technology. New edition autumn 2022. 256 pages with 174 color photos.

In this ultimate standard work, fisheries scientist and master smoker Michael Wickert shows how to conjure up smoky, spicy delicacies in simple steps from fresh fish and fire, wood and shavings. A complete overview of smoking techniques and equipment, extensive product information and brilliant expert tips provide up-to-date knowledge for beginners and smoking professionals alike. Over 40 classic smoking recipes and inspiring new creations delight every hobby and top chef. A new classic that transforms the growing trend for fish smoking into a culinary feast for do-it-yourselfers.

Beginner's knowledge in a nutshellThe waters - habitat of the fishEquipment and techniquesNative fish and you Catch The fishing book for beginners is a compact and competent introduction to wet fishing. The book provides beginners with all the important information about fishing and is also a treasure trove of solid information about water, fish, equipment, fishing methods and much more for advanced anglers.

208 pages, numerous color illustrations, author: Carsten Bothe.Sausage, ham, roast, brawnHam or brawn, Mettwurst or bacon, liver sausage or fresh bratwurst - it simply tastes better when homemade!Carsten Bothe teaches everything you need to know about home slaughtering, from assessing the quality of meat to correct cutting to handling the equipment, and provides numerous expert tips and background information on sausages, pickling or preserving.< br>Whether you just want to make a few pounds of bratwurst, smoke a ham or venture into sausageing a five-hundred-pound pig, here you'll find out everything you need to know - and more.

Pitch ointment was once the most important wound healing ointment in the Alpine region. Karin Buchart shows how resins can still be collected today without harming the trees and how they are transformed into ointments and extracts with amazing healing effects.

Tiergesundheit im Stall – was Landwirte selbst tun könnenTierarztmangel und steigende Kosten machen Selbsthilfe im Stall immer wichtiger.Dr. Christ zeigt, wie Landwirte häufige Krankheiten bei Rind und Pferd erkennen und behandeln können – mit Hausmitteln, Kräutern, Homöopathie und TCM.Für viele Probleme gibt es wirksame Alternativen zur klassischen Medizin.Doch auch klare Hinweise, wann der Tierarzt nötig ist, fehlen nicht.Im Anhang erklärt der Autor, wie man Kräuterauszüge, Tinkturen und Salben selbst herstellt – einfach, verständlich und mit Zutaten, die jeder besorgen kann.96 Seiten, 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover

Smoke, but how? Anyone who is thinking of investing in a smoker is well advised to read this book for beginners and will certainly be able to decide after reading whether they are more of a smoker or a grill type.The beefy steel giants are already inspiring a bit of respect. Not just visually. The operation is also not intuitive for the average BBQer.So if you are thinking about authentically following the low &~ slow"~ If you want to indulge yourself and don't yet know exactly what a side firebox or cooking chamber is all about, you can find out in this beginner's book whether smoking can become a new passion.The book is for smoker greenhorns among other things:Tips for choosing the right smokerInstructions for different types of lighting Assistance in choosing the accessories.. .and of course lots of recipes!

Do gourds, stinging nettles, Gundermann etc. feel right at home in your carefully tended garden? This book declares war on the top 10 most annoying weeds with a wooden spoon. Because: Weeds are not only annoying, they are delicious! Over 60 simple wild herb recipes make the wild usurers the show stars of the kitchen. From nettle foam soup to plantain rolls to chickweed dessert - use the free vegetables from the garden instead of just being annoyed. And who knows, maybe you'll lose your heart to the uninvited guests after all?

Wild garlic to lower blood pressure, spruce for relaxation, blueberries for a calm intestine: on our doorstep we find a pharmacy that is full of plants, trees and fruits and can increase our well-being every day. Karin Buchart and Miriam Wiegele provide information In this expanded edition of the bestseller, we present even more well-known and unknown medicinal plants, their effects and areas of application, thus reminding us what is in the respective herbs, flowers and trees. Tried-and-tested remedies and valuable plant knowledge can counteract both physical and mental complaints and provide pleasant support in everyday life - an atmospheric collection of traditional healing knowledge.

Celebrations and holidays without cake? Unthinkable! Whether a well-known classic cake or a modern trend cake should be the sweet crowning touch to a festive occasion depends on personal preferences. Because with the variety of different delicacies in the new large cake book, there is guaranteed to be the perfect sweet work of art for every occasion and every taste.The selection of classic cake dreams that grandmother baked for celebratory occasions extends from the famous Sacher to the Schwarzwlder Kirsch. Dobos to Linzer Torte. The many modern creations such as a candle-shaped cake, a ski slope cake or a double heart cake will cause admiration, as will a lovingly decorated Easter, Christmas or Mother's Day cake. Cream or fruit cakes, glazed or fondant-covered, artfully decorated or very simple no-bake cakes - all levels of difficulty can be found here, although even beginners can bake challenging cakes with detailed instruction pictures and descriptions!The introductory part describes the basics about cakes: Which devices and utensils make work easier? What are the classic creams and glazes? Which beautification techniques (glazing, frosting, covering, etc.) will turn the cake into a masterpiece?This new large cake book, with the most popular recipes from the magazine Kochen &~ Kitchen offers something for everyone and will delight experienced hobby bakers and beginners alike. 144 pages, each recipe illustrated, hardcover

Make your own sausages - grill - recipes with sausageGrilled or scalded, coarse or fine - there are countless variations, but homemade sausages taste best. Grill specialist and chef Ted Aschenbrandt shows how easy it is, how much fun it is to make sausage yourself and what goes into the sausage. 120 pages, numerous color photos.Learn how to make sausages in no time with step-by-step photosNumerous recipes of the most famous regional and international sausage specialtiesCreative recipes with your own hands manufactured sausages

​Professional tree felling requires responsibility for your own health, the safety of others, nature conservation and a sustainable timber supply. This comprehensive handbook for foresters and forest workers explains felling techniques from standard trees to widow makers, from rope insertion to levering away suspension trees. The correct handling of chainsaws and other tools as well as work organization and safety are presented in detail. With numerous tips and tricks, e.g. for clean notch chords, perfect cuts and correct direction finding, you will succeed in every tree felling. This practical compendium fits in every toolbox and is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to fell trees safely and efficiently. 533 color photos, 200 pages.

Beekeeping is an art that has always fascinated nature-loving people.The new edition of the book The Successful Beekeeper The Bee Book for Practice by Rudolf Moosbeckhofer and Josef Ulz conveys this Beekeepers have all the basic knowledge and skills to be able to operate them successfully. In four main sections (bee care, foraging sources and their use, bee diseases, bee products) all essential questions and problems are dealt with in detail.This book is aimed at beginners in beekeeping as well as at experienced beekeepers who, due to its wealth of detail, also want to fully concentrate on their beekeeping costs come.

All inclusive for your chirping garden friends!Birds in the garden are incredibly useful - who doesn't like having a bird in the garden? Unfortunately, many native bird species are having a really hard time these days.If you want to help the birdbirds specifically, turn your garden into a bird paradise! With a bird-friendly natural garden, supplemented by nesting aids, feeding places and bird baths, you can attract friendly guests to your garden and ensure that sparrows, chickadees &~ Co. have everything you need. You will see: The first guests will soon fly in... and some are guaranteed to settle with you permanently! 160 pages. ~

?"Look, a tractor!" Parents hear this again and again when they go on a trip with their children. Tractors and agricultural machinery are useful and at the same time exciting vehicles that have a great fascination for children.But how does a tractor work ? And what are agricultural machines used for? In this richly illustrated book, children learn everything they want to know about these vehicles. Many interesting topics about tractors are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. With a large, colored tractor poster. 48 pages hardcover."

With the invention of the steam engine, resourceful developers tried to make the hard work in the fields easier for farmers and to secure and increase vital crop yields. It was only with the introduction of the internal combustion engine that these new vehicles called tractors began their triumphal march. This beautifully designed collector's volume presents the history of the world's most important tractor manufacturers over the past 125 years. A wonderful overview of the most important manufacturers from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Scandinavia and Poland. A must-have, not just for countrymen and tractor enthusiasts! 224 pages.

In his new book, baking professional Christian Ofner dedicates himself this time to small or hand-made pastries - rolls, rolls, weckerl &~ Co. But his book differs significantly from every other baking book. The master baker prepares each piece of pastry in three different ways. The informative introduction describes in detail the three different preparation methods.Quick &~ simple the quick-and-dirty method for spontaneous hobby bakers. The dough is prepared directly and requires a little more yeast due to the shorter rising time.Overnight cooking trendy and practical for everyone who loves oven-fresh pastries for breakfast. After making the dough directly with less yeast, the finished dough pieces are placed in the refrigerator overnight and baked the next morning.Slow baking indirect dough making. A pre-dough is prepared, this rises for 2-3 hours at room temperature and can then mature in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. On the day of baking, it is mixed with the other ingredients.The pastry made in this way is easier to digest, tastes more intense and lasts longer fresh.Ofner uses instruction photos to show how Kaisersemmel (rolls), Viennese Kipferl, cheese-bacon flatbreads, Grahamspitz, spelled-poppy-seed loaves &~ Co hand-shaped true to the original. His recipes are also guaranteed to be a success because each individual pastry has been tested several times using all three different methods!

​Arbeiten mit Pferden – Tradition trifft moderne PraxisWie lassen sich Pferde heute sinnvoll in Wald und Feld einsetzen? Dieses praxisnahe Fachbuch zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie vielseitig und effizient Arbeitspferde auch in der modernen Landwirtschaft genutzt werden können.Autor Michael Koch führt Schritt für Schritt in alle relevanten Tätigkeiten ein – von Bodenbearbeitung und Holzarbeit bis hin zu Transportaufgaben. Anschaulich erklärt werden außerdem Beschirrung und Anspannung, die Ausbildung der Pferde, geeignete Wagen und Arbeitsgeräte sowie der partnerschaftliche Umgang mit dem Arbeitspferd. Zahlreiche Farbfotos und die Darstellung eines gesamten Bauernjahres machen das Buch besonders lebendig und authentisch.Ein wertvoller Ratgeber für Landwirte, Selbstversorger, Pferdefreunde und alle, die Landwirtschaft mit Tradition verbinden möchten.Über den Autor:Michael Koch ist seit seiner Kindheit mit der Arbeit mit Pferden vertraut. Gemeinsam mit seiner Familie betreibt er seit über 35 Jahren eine Kleinlandwirtschaft, in der Pferde als Zugtiere im Nebenerwerb eingesetzt werden. Seine langjährige Praxiserfahrung macht dieses Buch besonders authentisch und wertvoll.

Ob auf dem Acker, im Wald, auf dem Bau oder bei schweren Arbeiten abseits befestigter Wege – Traktoren gehören zu den vielseitigsten Maschinen überhaupt. Sie sind längst mehr als nur Zugpferde der Landwirtschaft: sie sind echte Kraftpakete mit Geschichte und Charakter. Fachautor Michel Kaiser, der sich seit vielen Jahren mit landwirtschaftlichen Fahrzeugen beschäftigt, nimmt die Leserinnen und Leser in diesem Buch mit in die faszinierende Welt der Traktoren. Mit anschaulichen Erklärungen, zahlreichen Bildern und Beispielen aus dem Einsatzalltag zeigt er, wie spannend Technik sein kann. Und dass Traktoren weit mehr draufhaben, als man auf den ersten Blick denkt. Ein perfekter Einstieg für junge Technikbegeisterte, die verstehen wollen, warum diese Maschinen in so vielen Bereichen unersetzlich sind. 72 Seiten.

​Old tractors are cult and much-used work equipment.As a hobby or as a reliable machine in the field, they need to be maintained. But it is the electrical equipment in particular that requires know-how and experience.This practical book offers instructions, tips and tricks for the successful restoration and repair of old tractors. The author teaches the basics of electrics as well as detailed knowledge of automotive electrics and measurement technology. The listing and functioning of the tractor electrics and the required tools as well as circuit diagrams for a better overview complete the book. 136 pages.

Vinegar is fashionable. The healing properties of apple cider vinegar have been rediscovered, real balsamic vinegar has made a name for itself as a delicacy, and the selection of fine fruit vinegars in delicatessen shops is larger than ever before. But you don't necessarily have to ferment vinegar yourself. When mixed with herbs, spices or fruits, every ordinary commercial vinegar becomes its own specialty~ Vegetables can be pickled and homemade mustard can be prepared. With lots of unusual recipes!

Vinegar &~ Oil - the dream team in the kitchen. Vinegar &~ Oil - seasoning and preservative, but also medicinal and cosmetic. Read everything here, from the production to the diverse areas of application of the two all-rounders. Whether individually or in combination, both are valuable ingredients for cold cuisine. There are lots of new recipes to try out beyond the salad bowl. 64 pages.

Basket weaving is back in fashion. It is not only a creative hobby but also very useful. Bushcrafter and instructor Jonathan Ridgeon leads through a series of simple step-by-step projects, teaching basic skills and techniques as well as different types of weaving. You don't need any previous knowledge and will be guided through each project with more than 280 photos and illustrations from the first step to the finished basket. Next to the "~first basket"~ A shopping basket, a firewood basket, a tool basket and a harvest basket are shown in detail. Jonathan works with classic ideas, but also likes to reinterpret them and bring a breath of fresh air into the willow weaving hobby.

Elderberry miracle plant - versatile uses as a dye and in rituals as an incense. There have always been legends surrounding the magic elderberry~ It is supposed to absorb negative energy and drain it into the ground~ the Celts saw it as the gateway to the other world.Numerous delicious dishes and treasures for the pantry can be conjured up from the flowers and berries of the bush. The author ranges from classics such as elderflowers baked in drop dough, elderflower syrup, elderberry roast or elderberry juice to creative tarts with elderberry curd, chili con elderberry, pickled green elderberries or elderflower vinegar. There are also numerous home remedies such as teas or tinctures for colds and many others Sufferers can help, but you can also make natural cosmetic products yourself using the recipes in this book without much effort. 60 recipes for cooking, cosmetics and medicine. 184 pages. ~