Absinthe and Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously

Written for reasonable risk takers and suburban dads who want to add more excitement to their lives, this daring combination of science, history, and DIY projects explains why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously. All of the projects-from throwing knives, drinking absinthe, and eating fugu to cracking a bull whip, learning baritsu, and building a flamethrower-have short learning curves; are human-focused, as opposed to technology-centric; are affordable; and demonstrate true but reasonable risk. The guide� maintains that risk takers are more successful, more interesting individuals who lead more fulfilling lives. What would the world be like if Thomas Edison retired after� 30 years working for the railroad,� it asks,� instead of getting fired for blowing up a rail car with one of his experiments?� Though the manual doesn't advocate getting fired,� it does reveal� that making black powder is pure excitement. Unlike watching an action movie or playing a video game, real, edgy life experience changes a person. Each potentially life-altering project includes step-by-step directions and illustrations along with sidebar tips from experts in the field.

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Title of ebook: Absinthe and Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously
ISBN: 9781569762745
parent-ISBN: 9781556528224
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Internet download file size: 1941 kb
Published: 06-2009
Released online for download: 06-01-2009
Author of eBook: Gurstelle, William

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ABSINTHE & FLAMETHROWERS

PROJECTS AND RUMINATIONS ON THE ART OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY

Acknowledgments...............................................v Prologue......................................................xi Part I Why Live Dangerously? 1 Big-T People, little-t people..............................3 2 What Is Edgework?..........................................13 3 Where the Action Is........................................17 4 Why Live Dangerously?......................................23 Part II How to Live Dangerously 5 The Most Important Chapter in the Book.....................33 6 Obtainium..................................................37 7 The Thundring Voice........................................49 8 Playing with Fire..........................................69 9 The Inner MacGyver.........................................87 10 The Minor Vices............................................111 11 The Physical Arts..........................................139 12 Thrill Eating..............................................159 13 Flamethrowers..............................................17 ... read full excerpt from Absinthe and Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously ebook

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