Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
SCIENCE
256 Pages, 6 x 9
Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF
Trade Paper, $17.99 (CA $23.99) (US $17.99)
Publication Date: October 2011
ISBN 9781569767160
Rights: WOR X UK
Chicago Review Press (Oct 2011)
eBook Editions Available
Will it work on my eReader?Culling common household items to create an uncommon arsenal of miniature gadgets and sidearms, this guidebook provides do-it-yourself spy enthusiasts with 35 different surveillance tools and weapons. From a mini-catapult in a breath-mint tin to milk-jug cap blow-dart wristwatches, this handbook details how to achieve clandestine ends practically and inexpensively. In addition to creating weapons such as periscopes, bionic ears, and grappling hooks, spies-to-be will find ideas on how to hide their stash—a deck of cards, a false-bottom soda bottle, or a cereal box-brief case—and tips for target practice. Clear diagrams and instructions make construction simple, while easy-to-follow safety tips help ensure DIY builders avoid injuries. Projects include a paper throwing star, a bowler hat launcher, and a Q-pick blow gun.
"Learn how to build an arsenal of weapons from office supplies and junk-drawer items in an effort to annoy your coworkers, family and friends." —Draft Magazine
"These inexpensive ideas are fun for all ages and can inspire the kid in all of us." —Appleton Post Crescent
"Nothing inside that will land you on the FBI watch list. (We dont think)." —Urbandaddy.com
John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction and So Now You're a Zombie. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.