THE STY'S THE LIMIT When Middle Age Gets Mucky Enlisting a cast of best friends - including Ziggy, a panicked soon-to-be father, Garth, an annoying teenager, and the General, a rather handsome pig - to work through their age-related angst, a plan is hatched to help each other mature (or immature). Hilarity and heartfelt discoveries ensue - all with a fair dose of pigs, chickens, goats and animal madness along the way. Published by Orion Publishing |
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PIGS IN CLOVER Or How I Accidentally Fell in Love With the Good Life A drunken misunderstanding changed Simon's life forever. Along with his wife and Great Dane, he moved to the wilds of Devon and took up the challenge of leaving city life behind. Suddenly surrounded by pigs, chickens, goats and geese, it becomes a journey full of surprises - some funny, some tragic - leading Simon to question Mother Nature, himself, the food he eats and his place in it all. Published by Orion Publishing |
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THE SELF SUFFICIENCY BIBLE From Window Boxes to Smallholdings - Hundreds of Ways to Become Self-Sufficient Lively, fun and full of energy, this book covers just about everything it's possible to to do in a normal home environment, from growing vegetables to raising livestock. Whether you live in a city or a country village, whether you have a modest garden or rolling fields, The Self Sufficiency Bible will inspire you to say, "I can do that!" Published by Watkins Publishing |
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PRAISE FOR SIMON'S BOOKS
"An amazing story of love, laughter and the challenges of living off the land. Simon's self-sufficient rural life is an inspiration to us all." Ben Fogle
"Funny, from the heart and utterly wonderful from start to finish" Jennifer Selway, Daily Express
"A witty, revealing, heart-warming and honest account of his triumphs and travails" Andy Cooper, Devon Life
"One of the most amusing writers I know" Simon McEwan, Country Smallholding Magazine
"It's a ten from Len!" Len Goodman
"Enchanting" Daily Mail
"Inspirational" The Sun
"A treasure-trove" Adam Henson, BBC One's Countryfile
"Captures Simon and Debbie's passion for food and the land it comes from" Gary Rhodes OBE
"Wonderful book" Michael Caines, MBE, two-star Michelin chef
"Simon has been there and done that" Dick Strawbridge
"He is clearly doing something right!" Tom Hodgkinson, Sunday Telegraph
PRAISE FOR SIMON'S BOOKS
"An amazing story of love, laughter and the challenges of living off the land. Simon's self-sufficient rural life is an inspiration to us all." Ben Fogle
"Funny, from the heart and utterly wonderful from start to finish" Jennifer Selway, Daily Express
"A witty, revealing, heart-warming and honest account of his triumphs and travails" Andy Cooper, Devon Life
"One of the most amusing writers I know" Simon McEwan, Country Smallholding Magazine
"It's a ten from Len!" Len Goodman
"Enchanting" Daily Mail
"Inspirational" The Sun
"A treasure-trove" Adam Henson, BBC One's Countryfile
"Captures Simon and Debbie's passion for food and the land it comes from" Gary Rhodes OBE
"Wonderful book" Michael Caines, MBE, two-star Michelin chef
"Simon has been there and done that" Dick Strawbridge
"He is clearly doing something right!" Tom Hodgkinson, Sunday Telegraph
