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Absinthe & flamethrowers : projects and ruminations on the art of living dangerously

Author: William Gurstelle
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, ©2009.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 1st ed
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Suitable for reasonable risk takers and suburban dads who want to add more excitement to their lives, this title offers a combination of science, history, and DIY projects that explains why danger is  Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: William Gurstelle
ISBN: 9781556528224 1556528221
OCLC Number: 273817829
Description: xvi, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: Big-t people, little-t people --
What is edgework? --
Where the action is --
Why live dangerously? --
The most important chapter in the book --
Obtainium --
The thundering voice --
Playing with fire --
The inner MacGyver --
The minor vices --
The physical arts --
Thrill eating --
Flamethrowers --
The strange music starts.
Other Titles: Absinthe and flamethrowers
Absinthe and flame-throwers
Responsibility: William Gurstelle.

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"Learning to engage in acceptable levels of risk will result in sharpended critical thinking skills and an inner strength you didn't know you had. Just don't crack your new bullwhip indoors." --Geek Read more...

 
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