LITERARY LAS VEGAS

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Ben Malisow has run with bulls, driven a race car and SCUBA-dived off the Great Barrier Reef, but even he wouldn't do half the things suggested in "1001 Things to Do If You Dare."

In addition to writing the book filled with suggestions rated with skulls to gauge danger level, Malisow teaches computers at the Clark County School District's Southwest Behavior School. The Las Vegas resident also does security consulting, a little journalism, paparazzi work and a bit of acting. Malisow plans to sign books at the 2323 S. Decatur Blvd. Borders bookstore from 1 to 3 p.m. July 14.

Excerpt from "1001 Things to Do If You Dare"

131. Climb a glacier ("ice climbing").

This is a lot like rock climbing or mountain climbing, but with the added thrill of the possibilities of hidden fissures, instant fractures, ice avalanches, freezing to death, and lots and lots of snow. Superfun.

389. Adopt a child.

See you in 19 years -- tell me how it turned out.

577. Outrun a lava flow.

... lava can travel at speeds greater than 30 kilometers per hour ... realize that you can't reasonably move that fast for any length of time...

719. Get a tattoo on your face.

Unless it's part of your tribal ritual, or you belong to a Maori culture, it's going to be difficult to justify this amendment of your features. Pus, head wounds bleed a lot. But hey, maybe you can offer your face for marketing purposes -- it's worked before.