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

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 good for you and details the art of living dangerously.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gurstelle, William (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary

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