Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by building one project?

Re:Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by bu... by diminoten on Thursday February 16, 2017 @11:33AM (#13661212)

I dunno why, but I was kind of hoping there would be non-CS answers for this too, like how to woodwork, or like tying flies.

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Re:Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by bu... by kyoob on Thursday February 16, 2017 @12:06PM (#13661545)

There was a reference to this book earlier: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Metal-Working-Scrap-Complete/dp...

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Re:Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by bu... by Gairm on Friday February 17, 2017 @11:01AM (#13669137)

I was hoping someone would ask this. The question made me think of 'Rebuilding the Indian' by Fred Haefele. In an autobiographical work, the author gets respite from and perspective on his emotional issues by focussing on rebuilding an antique motorcycle.

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Re:Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by bu... by throwaway7645 on Thursday February 16, 2017 @01:06PM (#13662099)

I think there was a wood or metal working one above.

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Re:Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by bu... by MistahKoala on Thursday February 16, 2017 @03:43PM (#13663401)

Seems reasonable. I was hoping to see a few more, too! Only mention of the scrap metal project so far.

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