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One to Go by Raymond E. Feist: An Old Thief's Last Job in Sanctuary

Book: Thieves’ World: Turning Points Editor: Lynn Abbey Story: “One to Go” by Raymond E. Feist

Previous: Apocalypse Noun

The Big Name Closer

Raymond E. Feist was part of the original Thieves’ World lineup. He’s the guy who created Jimmy the Hand, one of the most beloved characters in the entire series. So having him write the final story in this revival anthology feels right. It’s like a veteran returning for the encore.

Apocalypse Noun by Jeff Grubb: Words That Can Destroy the World

Book: Thieves’ World: Turning Points Editor: Lynn Abbey Story: “Apocalypse Noun” by Jeff Grubb

Previous: The Red Lucky

Yes, That Title Is Real

“Apocalypse Noun.” Two words that shouldn’t go together but absolutely do. Jeff Grubb gives us one of the most purely entertaining stories in this entire anthology. It’s got humor, action, a chase scene through the streets of Sanctuary, and a very dangerous linguist who just wants to be left alone with his books.

Thieves' World Turning Points: A Classic Fantasy Anthology Returns

Book: Thieves’ World: Turning Points Editor: Lynn Abbey Series: Thieves’ World New Series, Book 1 Publisher: Tor Books, 2002

What Even Is Thieves’ World?

If you’ve never heard of Thieves’ World, here’s the short version. Back in 1979, editor Robert Lynn Asprin had a wild idea. What if you took a bunch of fantasy authors, gave them the same city to play in, and let them write stories that shared characters, locations, and consequences? What one writer did in their story would actually affect the world another writer was building in theirs.

Final Thoughts on Backyard Farming Composting by Kim Pezza

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

We made it. Twelve posts later, we’ve covered everything from ancient Egyptian worm decrees to DIY bin plans to the science of thermophilic bacteria. And honestly, I think composting might be one of the most underrated things a person can do.

How to Clean and Use Your Finished Compost Everywhere

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

You did the work. You built the pile, turned it, waited, maybe even raised some worms. Now you’ve got this dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling stuff sitting in your bin. Congratulations, you made black gold. Chapter 8 of Pezza’s book covers how to clean it up and actually put it to use. This is the payoff chapter and honestly? It’s pretty satisfying to get here.

Composting Processes and Stages Explained Simply

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

Composting sounds simple because it is. Stuff rots. But Chapter 7 of Pezza’s book gets into the actual science of what’s happening inside your pile, and honestly? It’s way more interesting than you’d expect. There are bacteria working in shifts, temperatures that could cook an egg, and yes, the possibility of spontaneous combustion. We’ll get to that.

Composting Livestock on the Farm When Animals Pass Away

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

Okay. This is the chapter most composting books skip over, and honestly, I get why. It’s not a comfortable topic. But if you keep animals on a farm, death is part of the deal. It just is. And when it happens, you need a plan for what comes next. Pezza addresses this head-on in Chapter 5, and I respect that.

What to Compost and What to Avoid Putting in Your Pile

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

So you’ve got a bin or a pile set up. Now comes the question everyone asks: what actually goes in there? Chapter 5 of Pezza’s book breaks it down into two categories you’ll hear about constantly in composting. Greens and browns. Plus a solid list of things that should never touch your pile.

Red Worms and Vermicomposting Guide for Beginners

So you want to keep a box of worms in your house. I get it. It sounds weird. But Chapter 4 of Kim Pezza’s Backyard Farming: Composting makes a pretty convincing case that vermicomposting might be the best way to compost, period. Especially if you live in an apartment and your landlord would lose it if you started a compost pile on the balcony.

Choosing and Placing Your Compost System for Best Results

So you’ve seen the DIY options from the first half of Chapter 3. Cool. But maybe you don’t want to build something from scratch. Maybe you want to just buy a bin, set it up, and start composting this weekend. That’s totally valid. Kim Pezza covers commercial bins and placement in the second half of this chapter, and there’s more to think about than you’d expect.

Composting Systems You Can Build at Home From Trenches to Tumblers

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | ISBN: 978-1-57826-587-9 | Hatherleigh Press, 2015

One of the first excuses people make about composting is space. “I don’t have room for that.” Pezza shuts this down early in Chapter 3. Whether you’ve got 30 acres or a studio apartment, there’s a composting method that fits. No excuses. Let’s talk about the systems you can build yourself.

What Is Composting and Why Should You Care About It

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | Chapter 2: What Is Composting?

Composting is basically using nature’s own recycling system on purpose. You take organic materials, things that were once alive, and let decomposition turn them into rich, dark soil. That’s it. That’s the whole concept.

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