Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars
Barry Parker
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Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars
by Barry Parker
Published
November 28, 2005
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
231
ISBN-13
9780801882487
ISBN-10
0801882486
Description
The physics behind Bond, James Bond. James Bond would have died a thousand deaths if not for Q, the genius behind the pen grenades and weaponized sports cars that have helped Britain's most famous secret agent cheat death in twenty films. Here Barry Parker demonstrates how science and technology have been as important to 007 as good looks, shaken martinis, and beautiful women. Using entertaining sketches and nontechnical language, Parker explains the basic physics behind the gadgets, cars, and stunts in a number of Bond films, from the jet packs in Thunderball to the dynamics of daredevil bungee jumping in GoldenEye. If you've ever wondered whether the laser could have actually cut Bond in half (Goldfinger), if a wristwatch could really unzip a woman's dress (Live and Let Die), or whether your car could do the 360-degree barrel roll from The Man with the Golden Gun, this book is for you. Top 5 Bond Stunts of All Time Q and His "Amazing" Devices The Bond Cars in All Their Glory Moonraker and Bond in Space The Walther PPK and the Ballistics of Bond The Neptune and Battles Aquatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars?
This edition of Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars has approximately 231 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars?
For most readers, Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars typically takes between 4h 49m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars?
The estimated word count for Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars is approximately 57,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars?
Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars was written by Barry Parker.
When was Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts & Supercars published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 28, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.