Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare: Volume 1

by John Austin

Book Overview

PopularMechanics.com selection for one of The Best DIY and Home Improvement Books of 2009 We've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556529538
• ISBN13: 9781556529535
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great book for young & old

Great book! The diagrams are well drawn and easy to understand, and the materials really can be found around any home or office. The projects get more difficult as the book goes on, so you can start easy and move to more complex projects as you gain confidence. Towards the end of the chapter are a series of projects that involve lighting/shooting things on fire - great book for 8-10 years plus, but supervision would be needed for those last few projects.

Fun, just fun

Enjoy working and spending time.... Build mini weapon of mass destruction: perfect for office wargame!!

Easy to follow directions

I really enjoyed this book. I find myself now wanting his other two books for my collection as well. John Austin's presentation and directions are so easy to follow that you simply can not fail to make this work for you. Everything is easy to construct with either a quick trip to the supply room or to the office supply store. None of the projects would cost that much to make and all of them are guaranteed to make for a lot of fun, as long as you aren't working with a bunch of stuffed shirts. All I can say is this, if you make sure you play it safe, this book is going to make for a lot of fun. I know I am REALLY having a blast with this book, sometimes literally. ;)

Excellent Book!

This is an excellent and fun book! Every project is clearly explained and well within the grasp of anyone interested in playing with the idea's Austin presents. I happen to have all three of his books and they are all very good. I am looking forward to whatever his next book may be.

An Essential Field Guide to Office Survival

This book is an essential guide to survival in modern day cube warfare. All of the examples in the book are clearly detailed, and can be fabricated with every day items stocked in the supply room closet. The illustrations themselves help to spark other creative (meaning destructive) ideas. Even if you don't recreate the items, its still a very visually appealing to leave out on the desk, which is sure to generate discussion at the water cooler.