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We invite you to peruse the TOCs of previous issues and check out just a few of the articles and projects found in the first 3 volumes of MAKE magazine. These samples also showcase MAKE Digital Edition, a vivid online replica of the print edition of MAKE offered free to MAKE subscribers.

Remember, this is just a partial listing from the dozens of projects, articles, tips, how-tos, and insights found in every volume of MAKE -- nearly 200 pages of grubby tech and DIY inspiration delivered to your mailbox every quarter.

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Volume 03: Cars and Halloween

• Table of Contents
• Shopper Chopper
  Go, Cart: Putting a gasoline engine in a shopping cart.
• Mod Your Rod
  Control your car by computer, integrate an iPod into your stereo, become a Wi-Fi hotspot on wheels, make a liter of biodiesel, and more.
• The Night Lighter 36
  Make a see-thru potato cannon for late-night fun.
• Spin to Win
  A steering wheel mount for gamers.
• Toolbox
  Real-life reviews of favorite books, gadgets, gear, and tools.

Volume 02: Home Entertainment

• Table of Contents
• Podcasting 101
  Record and distribute your audio over the internet.
• Mousey the Junkbot
  With a few spare parts, you can turn an old computer mouse into an amusing little robot.
• Let's Rumble
  Hack your couch to give you a kick in the pants.
• R2-DIY
  The galaxy's most lovable robot inspires its fans to clone him.
• Toolbox
  Real-life reviews of favorite books, gadgets, gear, and tools.
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Volume 01: Premiere

• Table of Contents
• Made on Earth: Monomania
  Backyard Monorail
• The Open Source Hybrid Car
  How to make a car using the same process that led to Linux.
• Kite Aerial Photography
  A complete guide to making a camera rig to take pictures from the sky.
• Fun iPod Tricks
  Four ways to extend the usefulness of your digital music player.
• Toolbox
  Real-life reviews of favorite books, gadgets, gear, and tools.

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