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Member Since: Nov. 16, 2013

ManyTracks

Publisher info

ManyTracks is an independent publisher and has been publishing both nonfiction and fiction books since 1996. Steve Schmeck and Sue Robishaw, who are ManyTracks, live on their backwoods homestead on 80 remote acres in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. They live in an ‘underground’, sod-roofed home that they built themselves, have a large organic garden that provides much of their food, and power their off-grid homestead with solar power. Their 35+ years living this lifestyle has provided much of the inspiration for their nonfiction books.

Where to find ManyTracks online

Website: http://www.manytracks.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.manytracks.com/publish.htm

Publisher of

Growing Berries for Food and Fun: Notes from the Northwoods by Sue Robishaw

Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 29,040. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2016 by ManyTracks. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Gardening » Fruit, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Sustainable living

Picking fresh berries from your own home-grown plants is a treat no matter where you live, but in the cold short season climate of the northern Midwest there is a special satisfaction. Between the long winters, short summers, wild critters, busy schedules and varied weather it is a real joy to finally hold in your hand sun ripened fruit that you grew. This book helps you get there.

Make Your Own Wooden Flute by Steve Schmeck

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,510. Language: English. Published: February 23, 2015 by ManyTracks. Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Musical instruments, Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Woodwinds

“Make Your Own Wooden Flute” is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating a simple wooden flute you can play and enjoy. You can build your own wooden flute by following the well illustrated steps presented in this compact book. The book covers: - Tools and materials, -Stock selection, -Boring and turning the flute tube. A Fingering chart and a few tunes to get you started are included.

Homesteading Adventures: A Guide for Doers and Dreamers by Sue Robishaw

Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 93,860. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2014 by ManyTracks. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Sustainable living, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Green living

From bare beginnings to a comfortable, ever changing homestead, Sue leads the reader through their early years of building, learning, laughing and creating their home in the woods. Both fun and practical with plenty of how-to and a little bit of philosophy, from home building to home power, from organic garden to country kitchen, and a whole lot in between.

Make Your Own Treadle Lathe by Steve Schmeck

Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 8,860. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2014 by ManyTracks. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Woodworking, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Crafts & Hobbies » Woodwork

"Make Your Own Treadle Lathe" is a practical, step by step guide to building a foot-powered lathe for light duty wood turning. You can build your own treadle lathe by following the well illustrated steps presented in this compact book. The book covers: - Materials & components, - Frame and headstock, - Belt and tensioner, - Tailstock, - Tool rest, - Flywheel, - Using the lathe.

Frost Dancing: Tips from a Northern Gardener by Sue Robishaw

Price: Free! Words: 9,990. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2014 by ManyTracks. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Gardening » Organic, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Gardening » Vegetables

Here is a concise, friendly garden book free of fluff and fuss, full to its short but sturdy brim with useful, nippy, usable ideas for short-season gardeners who want to grow their own food. With more than 240 down-to-earth tips from Sue’s own thirty-five plus years of organic gardening even those in warmer climates will find something here.

Moving with the Music by Sue Robishaw

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,620. Language: English. Published: December 18, 2013 by ManyTracks. Categories: Fiction » Urban

Here she was in the city, in an old house that looked worse than she felt. The past hadn't gone very far away but she didn't expect much. They would clean up the house; they would live here. Then the neighborhood walked in with young Ramon leading, and Sara’s world opened up.

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Smashwords book reviews by ManyTracks

Alternity: One on Jan. 23, 2018

I don't usually read anything in this genre, or any fiction for that matter, but I found this piece both entertaining and thought provoking. It is well written and well edited - definitely a keeper!