John Austin

Culling common household items to create an uncommon arsenal of miniature gadgets and side arms, 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,...

Author and toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions with diagrams to show stealth warriors how to build 37 different ninja weapons for the modern era. Each of the projects in Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 4 are built from common household and office items plastic utensils, markers, clothespins, paper clips, wire hangers, and discarded packaging all clearly detailed on materials lists. Builders are offered a variety...

Utilizing easy-to-find and inexpensive materials, this handy resource teaches desktop warriors how to build a multitude of medieval siege weapons for the modern era. Novice combatants will learn to build 35 defense weapons, including a marshmallow catapult, a chopstick bow, a bottle cap crossbow, and a clothespin ballista. In addition to beefing up their Dark Age arsenal, would-be warriors are provided with a number of targets on which to practice...

With the advent of modern household products and office supplies binder clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips, plastic utensils, and matches and barbeque lighters troublemakers of all stripes have the components needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturized, arsenal. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project are provided, including materials and ammo lists, clear diagrams, and construction tips....

The fledgling United States struggled to keep its freedom from Great Britain during the War of 1812, but St. Lawrence County in upstate New York played a divided role. The region shared a border--as well as close personal and business associations--with British Canada and opposed the American embargo that disrupted these relationships. While some St. Lawrence men fought bravely for America, smuggling was a common way of life. Several small battles...

In this book tackles the different worlds and stages of space, which the author divided into five categories. The first part leads us outside the atom but still too small to be seen by the naked eye. The second was the bizarre universe within an atom. The theories and explanations for its strange behaviors and phenomena, its structure and several insights were all crafted and combined in this part. The third part was portraying the inside of our planet,...

Our truth is greater than the facts presented by the condition, greater than the opposition of the enemy and greater than our personal self doubt. Our reconnect to truth is for the sake of reconstruction and ultimately the reintroduction of the sons of Adam to their assignments in the earth.

AKIRA: THE ANIME PHENOMENON UNLEASHED EXPLORING ITS THEMES, SYMBOLISM, CULTURAL IMPACT AND LEGACY Akira: The Anime Phenomenon Unleashed is an important resource for any anime enthusiast who wishes to explore the philosophical and psychological themes present in Akira. This book not only provides a comprehensive guide to the movie but also shows the relevance and importance of anime as a medium for philosophical and cultural exploration. CONTENT...

HOW TO REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS? LEARN EASY METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO NOT FORGET WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU SLEEP - ABOUT THIS BOOK Dreams are as interesting as they are enigmatic and mysterious, especially when we have trouble remembering them. Too many dreams are forgotten, but when we do manage to preserve them in memory, they usually have something in common: they have felt extremely real and vivid. However far-fetched they may have been, these...

STEVE JOBS: ADVERSITY AND LOSS DISCOVER THE SKILLS HE USED TO COPE WITH ADVERSITY IN LIFE AND BUSINESS - ABOUT THIS BOOK Adversity will cross the path of every professional, businessman or entrepreneur. And while some will be luckier than others, all will reach a point where they feel exhausted, defeated and considering giving up. So what does it take to triumph over adversity? Everyone's experience in business or professional life will be different,...