The Unofficial Macgyver How To Handbook

Handy (and often hilarious) hacks from the resourceful TV hero. Includes illustrations! For over thirty years, the name MacGyver has been synonymous with astonishing feats of ingenuity, from fixing a car with nothing but water and egg whites to busting out of jail using a hairpin and a pair of repurposed handcuffs to, of course, saving the world with his favorite weapon, a simple paperclip. What you might not know is that every trick that the resourceful secret agent pulls off on CBS’s hit show has been tested and fact-checked by experts, and really works . . . most of the time. No one is saying that you should craft a DIY airplane out of trash bags and a lawnmower engine. But with this book, you could. The first official how-to guide to the MacGyver universe, this book is packed with drawings and step-by-step descriptions of the hacks that made this character the world’s most resourceful secret agent. It’s lots of fun for fans of the new hit series as well as the classic show that started it all—or anyone who enjoys a bit of applied physics and clever problem-solving.

155 field-tested hacks, tips, and on-the-fly solutions for the next time you're captured by Russian spies. For over 30 years, the name MacGyver has been synonymous with astonishing feats of ingenuity, from fixing a car with nothing but water and egg whites to busting out of jail using a hairpin and a pair of repurposed handcuffs to, of course, saving the world with his favorite weapon, a simple paperclip. What you might not know is that every trick that the resourceful secret agent pulls off on CBS’s hit show has been tested and fact-checked by experts, and really works . . . most of the time. No one is saying that you should craft a DIY airplane out of trash bags and a lawnmower engine. But with this book, you could. The first official how-to guide to the MacGyver universe, this book is packed with how-to drawings and step-by-step descriptions of the hacks that made this character the world’s most resourceful secret agent. Based on the hit new series, with shout-outs to the classic show that started it all. Each section introduced by Dr. Rhett Alain, the show’s resident physicist, who helps ensure the show’s science is based in . . . something resembling reality. Full-color photos illustrate Angus MacGyver in his element (which is to say, danger!), and illustrated how-to drawings show exactly how it was done. The best hacks to try at home for yourself are highlighted (as well the ones you really, really should never do without a team of physicists and a first aid kit handy). So grab a paper clip, a pen knife, and some duct tape and prepare to save the day! Contents include: Breaking In + Out: Dozens of hacks for when you’re in a tight spot—or want to get closer to one, including: Break Out of Handcuffs Using a Hairpin Using a Toothbrush to Pick a Lock Detect an Intruder Make a Battering Ram Cut Through Steel Escape from Zip Ties or Duct Tape Use Vacuums to Scale a Wall, Spidey-Style Tools + Technology: Making the most of what you’ve got on hand, in the most unexpected of ways, including: Make a Stove from a Soup Can Tie Essential Knots Light a Fire with a Battery The Science of Stun Guns Build a Drone Fake a Crime Scene Make Buckets of Fake Blood Could I Do That? Rig a Spy Microphone Lift a Fingerprint Traps + Getaways: Lure the bad guys in, then get out of Dodge! Catch Bad Guy in a Net Tie Them Up with a Tarp Stop a Car with a Piece of Paper Boobytrap a Manhole Burn Your Bridges Steal a Car Set a Tripwire Fly Away with Balloons Fake a Parachute Repairs + Rescues: When the chips are down and the stakes are big, it’s time for the really wild stuff, including: Make a Flour Bomb Patch a Gun Shot Wound with a Credit Card Put Out Fire with Sound Waves Transport Explosives Safely Make a Generator from Your Mope

These Climbing Skills Will Save Your Life! This is not your usual rock-climbing book. Inside you will discover climbing self-rescue and bouldering techniques for survival. It is a 3-part manual: * Knots. Discover how to tie 10 of the most useful knots there are. * Emergency Roping. Learn how to use a rope to climb and rappel without any special equipment. * Bouldering. Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses. It is an important skill and also a fun way to get a full-body workout. These are the roping skills you need to survive, because you never know when things might go wrong in the great outdoors. Get it now. Survival Roping and Knot Tying Skills * Learn to tie a variety of the most practical every-day and climbing knots. * Get yourself out of sticky rock-climbing situations by descending and ascending using nothing but a rope. * Create improvised harnesses out of rope. * Make improvised rope when in a wilderness survival situation. * Save yourself in a "man-overboard" or a similar situation with the self-rescue bowline. * Discover the best way to cross a river safely using nothing but a rope. Discover the Climbing Skills You Need to Escape Danger * No prior rock-climbing experience needed. * Essential bouldering tips and techniques. * How to conserve your energy while rock climbing. * The various types of climbing holds and which grip to use when climbing them. * Foot techniques to help you scale any wall. Includes smearing, back-stepping, hooking, mantles, and more! * The types of rock faces you will encounter and the best ways to climb them. * Crack climbing skills such as jams and shuffling. * Learn the fundamentals of how to rock climb whether bouldering outdoors or in. ... and much more. Climbing for Kids, Adults, Male, and Female * A basic climbing workout is a fun and challenging way to keep fit. * See the world around you in a new light. * Increase your imagination. * Overcome fear. * Build confidence. Limited Time Only… Get your copy of Emergency Roping and Bouldering today and you will also receive: *Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases *Exclusive discount offers *Downloadable sample chapters *Bonus content … and more! Teach yourself emergency roping and bouldering skills, because this knowledge will save your life. Get it now.

Teach Yourself Escape and Evasion Tactics! Whether you're a high profile individual, a tourist, or a random target for an opportunistic criminal, there's a chance you'll be taken. This book is packed with covert military and spy escape techniques adapted for the average person. Discover the skills you need to evade and escape capture, because you never know when they will save your life. Get it now. Part One: Evading Capture All the knowledge you need to avoid becoming a victim. Learn how to: *Protect yourself online. *Bolster your home security. *Build a safe room without renovating your house. *Recognize common scams, whether at home or abroad. *Create a covert escape and survival kit. *Hide things so no-one will ever find them. *Track a missing person. *Disappear permanently. Part Two: Escaping Capture How to plan and execute an escape, including the techniques you need to: *Escape from restraints. *Breach entry and exit points. *Handle hostile negotiations. *Leave covert clues for rescuers to find you. *Endure captivity until you escape or are rescued. *Escape from vehicles. *Survive a car chase. *Pick pockets. *Escape a prisoner compound without being detected. *Evade guard dogs. ... and more. Limited Time Only... Get your copy of Evading and Escaping Capture today and you will also receive: *Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases *Exclusive discount offers *Downloadable sample chapters *Bonus content … and more! Teach yourself escape and evasion, because anyone can be a target. Get it now.

"This is a celebration of 30 years of a favourite show. A milestone initself which has given fans years of pleasure and provided many a talking point. Read on for all things MacGyver which quickly became a cult classic and had all the indications of a sophisticated and funny show, as well as serious. The ultimate hero creating the ultimate MacGyverisms. Contains all season seven episodes and much more."--Page 4 of cover.

Written by the creator of MacGyver, the MacGyver Secret details everything you need to connect with your Inner MacGyver and experience breakthroughs on demand. It teaches you the 3 simple steps, guides you through the science of why it works so well, and shares tips about how to apply it in both personal and work situations.

In a futuristic military adventure a recruit goes through the roughest boot camp in the universe and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry in what historians would come to call the First Interstellar War

Good or bad level design can make or break any game, so it is surprising how little reference material exists for level designers. Beginning level designers have a limited understanding of the tools and techniques they can use to achieve their goals, or even define them. This book is the first to use a conceptual and theoretical foundation to build