The classic homesteading book, covering growing food, keeping animals, preserving, baking, brewing and cheese-making. Good for dreamers and for people already doing it.
AU For shoppers in Australia
Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency, The: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers
Published every year since 1792, full of weather lore, planting tables and farm wit. A cheap, cheerful stocking filler. It's written for North America, so the planting dates won't suit Australian gardens.