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What would MacGyver do? : true stories of improvised genius in everyday life

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.

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  • ""MacGyver: Greatest action-adventure hero of 1980s television; known for relying on his scientific genius and everyday items such as paper clips, chewing gum, and a book of matches to save the day. Also known for his mullet"--Page 4 of cover."
  • "A humorous volume of forty-five true stories recounts the resourceful innovations of people who used science and ingenuity to resolve tricky situations, including a person who used breakfast cereal to provide traction in an icy parking lot."
  • "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."@en
  • "You're driving on a deserted road when your car dies. Your cell phone isn't getting service. All you have on hand is some beef jerky and a knitting needle. Inspired by TV's Angus MacGyver, this unique collection of true stories commemorates the use of improvised genus to solve everyday problems."

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  • "Anecdotes"
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  • "Miscellanea"
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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Folklore"
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  • "What Would MacGyver Do? : True Stories of Improvised Genius In Everyday Life"
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