Author: Anita Evangelista
Publisher: Lehmans, 1997
Soft Cover, 5.5"x8.5", 158 pages

There's no need to remain dependent on commercial electrical systems for your home's comforts and security. How to Live Without Electricity and Like Itdescribes many alternative methods that can help the independently inclined individual become more self-reliant and free from the utility companies. Author, Anita Evangelista, explains how to calculate your actual power usage, employ alternate light sources, including candles, oil-, kerosene-, gas-, and solar-powered lamps; obtain pump and store potable water; cook with gas, wood, and solar heat; heat and cool your home effectively; refrigerate food without electricity; Maintain radio communications; generate power and recharge batteries; and much, much, more. Evangelista's light-hearted and real-life portrayal of her experiences bring these ideas to life.