I dream of a better world, writes zinester and "How and Why" author Mat Resist in the intro to his new book. He continues, To me, DIY culture is about grabbing a little piece of that dream. What follows over the course of the next 176 pages is Mat doing what all dreamers must do: waking up from his dream, opening his eyes, and confronting what roadblocks and hurdles lie between him and his goal. Mat does this by laying down chapter upon chapter of blueprints for a better world. A sequel to the do-it-yourself handbook "Making Stuff and Doing Things," "How and Why" gives detailed, engaging, easy-to-use info on bicycles, home and garage, gardening, educating children, musical instruments, and the all-inclusive everything else section. If you dream of taking back your life and building a better world, "How and Why" might be your new best friend."  In the follow-up book to the award-winning "Making Stuff & Doing Things," Mat Resist compiles practical information around bicycles, gardening, home-repair, seed-saving, and many other sustainable crafts that will suit you well after the coming economic collapse.