Richard Skrein – författare

FIRE explores the creative, practical and ancestral ways that humans embrace and work with flames. Both beautiful and informative, this book is an exploration of an ancient and powerful element. Embark on a journey to discover the story of fire: beginning two million years ago as a historic life source through to today's sustainable energy alternative. Accompanied by inspirational photography that depicts the multitude of ways fire is used in communities around the world today, discover the many hidden ways we use fire in our lives.Oral storyteller and fire expert Richard Skrein deftly guides us through the history of fire and its practical uses around the world. Follow the scent of smoke in the air as we travel across the globe and discover:Fire of Ages – Fire through time and uses in the 21st CenturyCreative Fire – A regenerative force used in tidal firestacks, flaming ephemera and fire craftAncestral Fire – The old ways of using fire, making and working with fire and fire in the snowCeremonial Fire – Worship, rites and celebrations, a fire blessing and wisdom keepersHearth Fire – The heart of the home, singing with nightingales and feast firesEmbark on an epic journey from the first dangerous spark to the ashes of the future. FIRE is a fascinating exploration of the flames we see and use every day.

**As seen in Sandi Toksvig's new TV series Sandi's Great British Woodland Restoration Fifty savvy skills for outdoor adventurers. This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets:Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’.Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log.The book also explains the items you need to ensure your rucksack is kitted out with the best equipment for exploring. With extra tips and a rundown of useful tools, you’ll find everything you need to get out there, have an adventure and survive the great outdoors.

A must-read for anyone with an adventurous spirit, a yen to whittle and chop, and a desire to get out into nature and play with sticks! These 50 achievable ideas for making and playing with sticks – all with beautiful step-by-step illustrations – make a great gift. The next title in Pavilion’s best-selling outdoor adventure series, Fifty Things to Do with a Stick will introduce you to the joy of making something out of almost nothing. With a few gathered twigs and sticks, start with simple ideas such as making plant markers or tent pegs and work up to constructing a lantern or woven basket.Working with wood is common to nearly every culture – it’s nature’s most adaptable raw material, malleable yet strong, and biodegradable. Until the 1960s woodworking was taught widely in schools, but since then has been in decline, robbing generations of the satisfaction of making useful things by hand. Richard Skrein begins by guiding you in choosing sticks and tools. Four chapters with evocative illustrations take you step by step through projects to use at home; to make music and decorative objects with; to play with; and to use out and about – the perfect accompaniments to a camping trip (2020 and 2021 saw unprecedented campsite bookings in the UK, and this trend is set to continue).This is the perfect book for anyone wishing to be more self-sufficient. Find your inner explorer with these battery-free, no-emission ideas! Chapters include: Home Sticks: cutlery, coat hooks, brooms, candlesticksStick Craft: jewellery, weaving, mobiles, picture framesStick Play: catapults, musical sticks, magic wands, story sticksCamp Sticks: lanterns, ladders, stools, stick bread!