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Practical nonfiction
for real-world
problems.
Useful books and companion resources.
Made to help you understand, plan and act.
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START WITH A GOOD PLAN
Greater water independence.
A system that fits your home.
From your first rainwater tank to a more resilient household supply, see how the pieces work together.
The Self-Sufficient Water Handbook brings demand, capture, storage, movement, treatment and maintenance into one practical planning process.
Discover the Water HandbookWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM COCP
Useful from the first page.
Accessible, with depth
Clear explanations without skipping the details that matter.
Tools you can use
Diagrams, worksheets and examples that connect reading with doing.
Evidence where it matters
Transparent assumptions, clear boundaries and a measured approach.
FREE COMPANION RESOURCE
The Self-Sufficient Water Handbook Planning Pack
Editable and printable tools to turn the book’s planning process into a plan for your own property.
Calculators · Worksheets · Templates · Logs · Diagrams
OUR PUBLISHING APPROACH
Good guidance earns its place.
We focus on clear explanations, useful detail and practical resources. No padded promises. No fear-based pitch. Just a thoughtful path from a question to a better decision.
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