Superspy Science

Author: Kathryn Harkup
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982231
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
'Witty and well researched.' THE TIMES 'A scientific dose of reality.' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A fun and comprehensive exploration.' LINDA McROBBIE 'Endlessly fascinating.' LIBRARY JOURNAL The science behind James Bond's exploits – armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech. The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn Harkup explores the full range of 007's exploits and the arms, technologies, tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and – if your plan is to take over the world – whether it is better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison – this book has all the answers and more. Could our favourite Bond villains actually achieve world domination? Were the huge variety of weapons and technology in Bond's arsenal from both the films and books ever actually developed in real life? And would 007 actually escape all those close shaves intact? From the plots to the gadgets to the ludicrous ways that his life is threatened, Superspy Science takes an in-depth look at the scientific world of James Bond.

Spy Science

Author: Jim Wiese
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047114620X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135

Book Description
Sh-h-h-h-h-h!! Top Secret... Crack the code of superspy science fun! Make your own spy sunglasses * Write messages with invisible ink * Hook up a secret alarm, and much more! Discover how spies use science to keep--or uncover--top secrets.Learn how to go under cover, master Morse code, and even builddevices to see and hear through walls! These and dozens of otherfun-filled activities give you an inside look at the science behindspy gadgets and tricks of the trade. All the activities arecompletely safe and can be done with everyday stuff from around thehouse.

Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy!

Author: Jason Pinter
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402257562
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
When average kid Zeke Bartholomew is kidnapped and mistaken for a spy, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous mission to stop the evil mastermind Le Carré from turning the children of the world into mindless zombies.

Spy Science

Author: Jim Wiese
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439354684
Category : Espionage
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Describes the skills, equipment, and techniques that spies use. Includes activities and experiments.

The Science of James Bond

Author: Mark Brake
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510743804
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Spy-Fi Culture with a License to Kill From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world’s most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats in a globalized and digital world, Bond is with us still. In The Science of James Bond, we recognize the Bond franchise as a unique genre: spy-fi. A genre of film and fiction that fuses spy fiction with science fiction. We look at Bond’s obsessions with super-villains, the future, and world domination or destruction. And we take a peek under the hood of trends in science and tech, often in the form of gadgets and spy devices in chapters such as: Goldfinger: Man Has Achieved Miracles in All Fields but Crime! You Only Live Twice: The Race to Conquer Space Live and Let Die: Full Throttle: Bond and the Car Skyfall: The Science of Cyberterrorism And more! This is the only James Bond companion that looks at the film and fiction in such a spy-fi way, taking in weapon wizards, the chemistry of death, threads of nuclear paranoia, and Bond baddies’ obsession with the master race!

Agent K-13

Author: Bob Teague
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385031868
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 47

Book Description
K-13, the best spy in the secret service, must retrieve the deadly Crumble-Bomb from the world's greediest man who is holding it for ransom.

Superspy Science

Author: Kathryn Harkup
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982258
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn Harkup explores the full range of 007's exploits and the arms, technologies, tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and – if your plan is to take over the world – whether it is better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison – this book has all the answers and more. Could our favourite Bond villains actually achieve world domination? Were the huge variety of weapons and technology in Bond's arsenal from both the films and books ever actually developed in real life? And would 007 actually escape all those close shaves intact? From the plots to the gadgets to the ludicrous ways that his life is threatened, Superspy Science takes an in-depth look at the scientific world of James Bond.

Making the Monster

Author: Kathryn Harkup
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472933753
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
A thrilling and gruesome look at the science that influenced Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The year 1818 saw the publication of one of the most influential science-fiction stories of all time. Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on the gothic horror and science-fiction genres, and her creation has become part of our everyday culture, from cartoons to Hallowe'en costumes. Even the name 'Frankenstein' has become a by-word for evil scientists and dangerous experiments. How did a teenager with no formal education come up with the idea for such an extraordinary novel? Clues are dotted throughout Georgian science and popular culture. The years before the book's publication saw huge advances in our understanding of the natural sciences, in areas such as electricity and physiology, for example. Sensational science demonstrations caught the imagination of the general public, while the newspapers were full of lurid tales of murderers and resurrectionists. Making the Monster explores the scientific background behind Mary Shelley's book. Is there any science fact behind the science fiction? And how might a real-life Victor Frankenstein have gone about creating his monster? From tales of volcanic eruptions, artificial life and chemical revolutions, to experimental surgery, 'monsters' and electrical experiments on human cadavers, Kathryn Harkup examines the science and scientists that influenced Shelley, and inspired her most famous creation.

Max Remy Superspy 3 & 4 Bindup

Author: Deborah Abela
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 1742759270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
When she’s not at school, Max Remy is a Superspy for a top international spy agency. If she can stay alive . . . The Nightmare Vortex Hidden on a secret island, the Annual Spy Awards Night is about to begin.But when Mr Blue discovers the location of the ceremony, he brings to life a dormant volcano that leaves Max and Linden only hours to save the spy agencies of the world from an explosive demise. The Hollywood Mission Max is about to find that Hollywood isn’t all glitz and glamour as she tackles high-speed snow chases, earthquakes and a fiendish plan to use the movie industry to destroy the world. Can Max and Linden uncover the plan before it’s too late?

Vampirology

Author: Kathryn Harkup
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1839161574
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291

Book Description
Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker's publication of the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of horror's most famous fiend? Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.