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- ISBN
- 9780452289291
- Book Title
- What Would Macgyver Do? : True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 7.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Humor, Psychology
- Topic
- Creative Ability, Inventions, Form / Essays
- Item Weight
- 5.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0452289297
ISBN-13
9780452289291
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62276903
Product Key Features
Book Title
What Would Macgyver Do? : True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Creative Ability, Inventions, Form / Essays
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Humor, Psychology
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Item Length
7.4 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
This new collection is not strictly for geeks (although geeks will not be disappointed) . . . .” —Esquire Wanna escape nuclear disaster using just a paper clip? What Would MacGyver Do'collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects.” —Entertainment Weekly An extremely entertaining read and a way for you to tap into your inner Mac. . . . Most of the stories are cool gems.” —The Palm Beach Post, "This new collection is not strictly for geeks (although geeks will not be disappointed) . . . ." -- Esquire "Wanna escape nuclear disaster using just a paper clip? What Would MacGyver Do? collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects." -- Entertainment Weekly "An extremely entertaining read and a way for you to tap into your inner Mac. . . . Most of the stories are cool gems." -- The Palm Beach Post, “This new collection is not strictly for geeks (although geeks will not be disappointed) . . . .â€� — Esquire “Wanna escape nuclear disaster using just a paper clip? What Would MacGyver Do? collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects.â€� — Entertainment Weekly “An extremely entertaining read and a way for you to tap into your inner Mac. . . . Most of the stories are cool gems.â€� — The Palm Beach Post, "What Would MacGyver Do?" collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects. ("Entertainment Weekly") Before "CSI," there was Angus MacGyver... "What Would MacGyver Do?" features Ýtrue stories¨ of MacGyver-esque ingenuity. ("New York Post"), This new collection is not strictly for geeks (although geeks will not be disappointed) . . . . "Esquire" Wanna escape nuclear disaster using just a paper clip? "What Would MacGyver Do?" collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects. "Entertainment Weekly" An extremely entertaining read and a way for you to tap into your inner Mac. . . . Most of the stories are cool gems. "The Palm Beach Post"
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
600
Synopsis
A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life ?MacGyverisms? For anyone who's ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyver'a secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the day'this unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The ?MacGyverisms? recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in all'some by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people. Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can ?MacGyver? yourself out of virtually any predicament., A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life MacGyverisms For anyone whos ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyvera secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the daythis unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The MacGyverisms recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in allsome by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people. Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can MacGyver yourself out of virtually any predicament., Edgy, entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, these stories show that with a little ingenuity and a lot of duct tape anyone can MacGyver' themselves out of any situation.', A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life "MacGyverisms". For anyone who's ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyver--a secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the day--this unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The "MacGyverisms" recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in all--some by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people. Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can "MacGyver" yourself out of virtually any predicament., A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life "MacGyverisms". For anyone who's ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyver-a secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the day-this unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The "MacGyverisms" recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in all-some by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people. Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can "MacGyver" yourself out of virtually any predicament., In the spirit of the bestselling "Worse-Case Scenario Survival Handbook" comes a clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life "MacGyverisms."
LC Classification Number
T49.5.V38 2008
ebay_catalog_id
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Copyright Date
2008
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