Made By Hand: Searching For Meaning In A Throwaway World Unabridged MP3
Made By Hand: Searching For Meaning In A Throwaway World Unabridged MP3 AUDIO CD
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Tantor Media, Inc
2010
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Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World MP3 CD
"Mark has lovingly and candidly documented the intangible, and often very tangible, rewards of grabbing the world with both hands and learning how it works." —ADAM SAVAGE, cohost of MythBusters
From his unique vantage point as editor-in-chief of Make magazine, the hub of the newly invigorated do-it-yourself movement, Mark Frauenfelder takes listeners on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant world of DIY and reveals how DIY is changing our culture for the better. DIY is a direct reflection of our basic human desire to invent and improve, long suppressed by the availability of cheap, mass-produced products that have drowned us in bland convenience and cultivated our most wasteful habits.
Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects, such as keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine, whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doing citizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole family found that DIY helped them take control of their lives; by working with their hands and minds, they came to feel more engaged with the world around them. Beginning his journey with hands as smooth as those of a typical geek, Frauenfelder offers a unique perspective on how earning a few calluses can be more rewarding than another trip to the mall.
"Made by Hand is a wonderful, thought-provoking, and timely book that shows us why we need to take back control of our lives. Now if only Mark Frauenfelder would put out a handwritten version on paper he made from trees he chopped down himself..." —A. J. JACOBS, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries
Mark Frauenfelder is cofounder of the most popular blog in the world, Boing Boing, and editor-in-chief of Make magazine, the leading publication of the do-it-yourself movement. He has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and The Colbert Report and has written for the New York Times Magazine and CNN. He lives in Los Angeles.
Kirby Heyborne is an accomplished actor, musician, and comedian who has received a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations. His recent recordings include Trust the Dog by the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Walking Papers by Francesco Clark. This audiobook is encoded in MP3 format and is iPod Ready; it will work with all MP3 players. Please note that this MP3-CD will play only on CD and DVD players or computers that have the ability to play MP3-formatted discs.
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"Mark has lovingly and candidly documented the intangible, and often very tangible, rewards of grabbing the world with both hands and learning how it works." —ADAM SAVAGE, cohost of MythBusters
From his unique vantage point as editor-in-chief of Make magazine, the hub of the newly invigorated do-it-yourself movement, Mark Frauenfelder takes listeners on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant world of DIY and reveals how DIY is changing our culture for the better. DIY is a direct reflection of our basic human desire to invent and improve, long suppressed by the availability of cheap, mass-produced products that have drowned us in bland convenience and cultivated our most wasteful habits.
Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects, such as keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine, whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doing citizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole family found that DIY helped them take control of their lives; by working with their hands and minds, they came to feel more engaged with the world around them. Beginning his journey with hands as smooth as those of a typical geek, Frauenfelder offers a unique perspective on how earning a few calluses can be more rewarding than another trip to the mall.
"Made by Hand is a wonderful, thought-provoking, and timely book that shows us why we need to take back control of our lives. Now if only Mark Frauenfelder would put out a handwritten version on paper he made from trees he chopped down himself..." —A. J. JACOBS, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries
Mark Frauenfelder is cofounder of the most popular blog in the world, Boing Boing, and editor-in-chief of Make magazine, the leading publication of the do-it-yourself movement. He has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and The Colbert Report and has written for the New York Times Magazine and CNN. He lives in Los Angeles.
Kirby Heyborne is an accomplished actor, musician, and comedian who has received a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations. His recent recordings include Trust the Dog by the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Walking Papers by Francesco Clark. This audiobook is encoded in MP3 format and is iPod Ready; it will work with all MP3 players. Please note that this MP3-CD will play only on CD and DVD players or computers that have the ability to play MP3-formatted discs.
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
