Books in English can be downloaded directly from this website, using the links on the pictures below; most books are available in the other languages and MissionAssist is currently revising the titles which are not yet translated into the other languages and uploading them as they become available.
If desired, MissionAssist can also supply them, free of charge, as MS Word files or in other ways (such as the use of CDs, DVDs or USB sticks). MissionAssist also accepts requests for producing specific booklets if nothing in the existing range meets your needs.
These are Shell Book titles in English relating to crafts.
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Protection from Lightning
- Also available in:
- English (en)
- Português (pt)
- Español (es)
- Français (fr)
Advice on how to protect buildings from lightning strikes.
This material was taken from Footsteps - the literacy publication of TEAR Fund - with kind permission. The original text was by Ronald Watts, Zambia.
This edition was published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by MissionAssist.
Water Hyacinth
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- Português (pt)
- Español (es)
- Français (fr)
- English (en)
It uses material from the Practical Action's "Technical Brief - Water Hyacinth", with kind permission.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.
Preserve your Food by Drying
This material was taken from Footsteps - the literacy publication of TEAR Fund - with kind permission. This edition was published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by MissionAssist.
How To Make Green Mango Chutney
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- Français (fr)
- English (en)
- Español (es)
- Português (pt)
How to make chutney from green, unripe mangoes or tomatoes.
This material was taken from Footsteps - the literacy publication of TEAR Fund - with kind permission. This edition was published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by MissionAssist.
How To Make Bricks
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- Français (fr)
- Español (es)
- Português (pt)
- English (en)
This has been adapted from Brick Making, originally produced by the Research & Development Center at Central Luzon State University, Philippines. This edition was published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by MissionAssist.
How to Make a Water Filter
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- English (en)
- Español (es)
- Português (pt)
- Français (fr)
Adapted from CLEAN WATER FOR ALL, produced by The Church Missionary Society (CMS), 2005. This edition was published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by MissionAssist.
How to Make Indigo Dye
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- Español (es)
- Français (fr)
- English (en)
This book explains how to make indigo dye: the best plants to use and the equipment needed.
Written and illustrated for MissionAssist.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.
Banana and Plantain Chips - 01 مئی 2024
This book explains two ways to make banana or plantain chips — fried chips and dried chips.
Adapted from material in the Practical Action’s Technical Brief Banana Chips with kind permission This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist; updated in 2024 Copyright © 2024 MissionAssist Permission is granted for non-profit reproduction and other use of the MissionAssist materials.
Making a Pack-Saddle - 29 جنوری 2024
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- Español (es)
- Português (pt)
- Français (fr)
- English (en)
Advice on how to make and fit a good pack-saddle so that you and your animal can work better.
This uses material from "How to make, fit and use a pack-saddle" published by The Donkey Sanctuary, Devon, United Kingdom, with kind permission.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.
How to Make a Skirt - 01 جنوری 2024
- Also available in:
- English (en)
- Français (fr)
- Português (pt)
- Español (es)
Adapted from an article by wikiHow with kind permission.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.