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Utilizing inexpensive, easily obtainable components, you can build the same information gathering, covert sleuthing devices used by your favorite film secret agent. Projects range from simple to sophisticated and come complete with a list of required parts and tools, numerous illustrations, and step-by-step assembly instructions.
Projects include: scanners and radios, night vision devices, telephone devices, computer monitoring, audio eavesdropping, hidden cameras, video transmitters, and more
Synopsis:
101 SPY DEVICES FOR SERIOUS SNOOPING
This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.
You get complete, easy-to-follow plans, clear diagrams and schematics, and hundreds of pictures. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:
Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing sleuthin' 'n snoopin' devices, presented in sufficient detail to be built even by newcomers
Loads of projects simple enough for new spies to construct easily, progressing in complexity to devices that will excite investigation professionals
Explanations of the science and math behind each project
Frustration-factor removal — needed parts are listed, along with sources
101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius equips you with complete plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources for devices that let you:
Build and install a nanny cam for viewing and recording activity from afar
Hear and record what's said from great distances
See and photograph in the dark
Wire yourself for undetected recording
Construct a hidden briefcase camera
Tap and record telephone conversations
Privately record every called number, with a time stamp, from any phone
Build a secret time-lapse camera
Build and install motion-activated spy cameras or listening devices
Alter photographic evidence
Digitally disguise your telephone voice
Secretly install key-logging software to see what's done on any computer
Learn what Web sites others are surfing
Recover deleted computer files
View other peoples' computer screens from your PC
Control your spy equipment from afar
[Logo] TAB/McGraw-Hill[Inside book]ABOUT THE AUTHORSBrad Graham is an inventor, robotics hobbyist, founder and host of atomiczombie.com Web site, which receives nearly a million hits a month, and a computer professional. He is the coauthor of Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza, perhaps the most creative bicycle-building guide ever written, and Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot, both also from McGraw-Hill. Technical manager of Freedom 2000 Complete Technical Services, which specializes in computer network setup and maintenance, data storage and recovery, and security services, Mr. Graham is also a Certified Netware Engineer, a Microsoft Certified Professional, and a Certified Electronics and Cabling Technician.Kathy McGowan provides logistical and marketing support for Brad's many robotics, bicycle, computer, and publishing projects. She also manages the daily operations of Freedom 2000 and several Web sites, including atomiczombie.com and xtremeclothes.com, as well as various Internet-based blogs and forums. Additionally, Ms. McGowan provides computer training, advises on Internet security risks, and writes articles for ezines.
Synopsis:
101 SPY DEVICES FOR SERIOUS SNOOPING
This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.
You get complete, easy-to-follow plans, clear diagrams and schematics, and hundreds of pictures. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:
Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing sleuthin' 'n snoopin' devices, presented in sufficient detail to be built even by newcomers
Loads of projects simple enough for new spies to construct easily, progressing in complexity to devices that will excite investigation professionals
Explanations of the science and math behind each project
Frustration-factor removal — needed parts are listed, along with sources
101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius equips you with complete plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources for devices that let you:
Build and install a nanny cam for viewing and recording activity from afar
Hear and record what's said from great distances
See and photograph in the dark
Wire yourself for undetected recording
Construct a hidden briefcase camera
Tap and record telephone conversations
Privately record every called number, with a time stamp, from any phone
Build a secret time-lapse camera
Build and install motion-activated spy cameras or listening devices
Alter photographic evidence
Digitally disguise your telephone voice
Secretly install key-logging software to see what's done on any computer
Brad Graham is an inventor, robotics hobbyist, and founder and host of the atomiczombie.com Web site, which receives approximately 2,500 hits a week. He is the co-author of Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza (McGraw-Hill, 10/03) and Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot (M-H, 4/04). Mr. Graham is a computer and network professional, specializing in computer network setup and maintenance, custom programming, data storage and recovery, and security services.
Kathy McGowan provides logistical and marketing support for robotics, bicycle, computer, and publishing projects through Freedom 2000. Ms. McGowan is the co-author of both Mr. Graham's books.
geckogeek04, January 21, 2007 (view all comments by geckogeek04)
I'm very much into electornics now thanks to this book, and I really love starting new projects from this book. It's really interesting to know how these different devices work. It's nice showing them off to friends, because they're always amazed! Anybody interested in starting to use electronics should get this book. 5 out of 5 stars!
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Mad scientist in training, July 20, 2006 (view all comments by Mad scientist in training)
This kind of Evil Genius book is long overdue. I like the series for the variety of projects, but honestly most are expensive, complicated and forget finding all the parts you need unless you work at a research centre or university. This book is refreshingly different from the rest of the series.
101 Spy Gadgets is great! Reminds me of Popular Science projects I used to love making in my parents' basement. My favorite projects so far include the spy robot, computer hacking tips and the countermeasures. I used to make gadgets even more evil than these when I was a kid and believe me, my friends and I created some pretty dangerous stuff. Don't get me wrong - lots of the projects in this book are pretty intriguing for the mischevious minds, but it will appeal to many people of all ages.
Wait until you learn about baby monitors and hacking cameras! The countermeasures gadgets are very cool! Makes you want to try your hand at being a super sleuth just to try out your inventions. I like the fact that there are many pictures, diagrams and schematics that are clear and easy to follow.
These spy gadgets are useful, functional and encourage you to learn along the way. There is an excellent progression of projects throughout the book. I can tell that alot of thought was put into choosing and organizing projects logically.
You don't have to be an expert in anything but you will learn quite a bit throughout the book because there is alot of theory explaining various technologies and principles along the way. What a refreshing addition to the Evil Genius collection. I'm glad to see that McGraw is getting back to the real Evil Genius roots. Hope to see more books in this series like this spy gadgets book.
Two well deserved thumbs up!
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"Synopsis"
by McGraw,
101 SPY DEVICES FOR SERIOUS SNOOPING
This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.
You get complete, easy-to-follow plans, clear diagrams and schematics, and hundreds of pictures. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:
Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing sleuthin' 'n snoopin' devices, presented in sufficient detail to be built even by newcomers
Loads of projects simple enough for new spies to construct easily, progressing in complexity to devices that will excite investigation professionals
Explanations of the science and math behind each project
Frustration-factor removal — needed parts are listed, along with sources
101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius equips you with complete plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources for devices that let you:
Build and install a nanny cam for viewing and recording activity from afar
Hear and record what's said from great distances
See and photograph in the dark
Wire yourself for undetected recording
Construct a hidden briefcase camera
Tap and record telephone conversations
Privately record every called number, with a time stamp, from any phone
Build a secret time-lapse camera
Build and install motion-activated spy cameras or listening devices
Alter photographic evidence
Digitally disguise your telephone voice
Secretly install key-logging software to see what's done on any computer
Learn what Web sites others are surfing
Recover deleted computer files
View other peoples' computer screens from your PC
Control your spy equipment from afar
[Logo] TAB/McGraw-Hill[Inside book]ABOUT THE AUTHORSBrad Graham is an inventor, robotics hobbyist, founder and host of atomiczombie.com Web site, which receives nearly a million hits a month, and a computer professional. He is the coauthor of Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza, perhaps the most creative bicycle-building guide ever written, and Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot, both also from McGraw-Hill. Technical manager of Freedom 2000 Complete Technical Services, which specializes in computer network setup and maintenance, data storage and recovery, and security services, Mr. Graham is also a Certified Netware Engineer, a Microsoft Certified Professional, and a Certified Electronics and Cabling Technician.Kathy McGowan provides logistical and marketing support for Brad's many robotics, bicycle, computer, and publishing projects. She also manages the daily operations of Freedom 2000 and several Web sites, including atomiczombie.com and xtremeclothes.com, as well as various Internet-based blogs and forums. Additionally, Ms. McGowan provides computer training, advises on Internet security risks, and writes articles for ezines.
"Synopsis"
by McGraw,
101 SPY DEVICES FOR SERIOUS SNOOPING
This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.
You get complete, easy-to-follow plans, clear diagrams and schematics, and hundreds of pictures. 101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:
Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing sleuthin' 'n snoopin' devices, presented in sufficient detail to be built even by newcomers
Loads of projects simple enough for new spies to construct easily, progressing in complexity to devices that will excite investigation professionals
Explanations of the science and math behind each project
Frustration-factor removal — needed parts are listed, along with sources
101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius equips you with complete plans, instructions, parts lists, and sources for devices that let you:
Build and install a nanny cam for viewing and recording activity from afar
Hear and record what's said from great distances
See and photograph in the dark
Wire yourself for undetected recording
Construct a hidden briefcase camera
Tap and record telephone conversations
Privately record every called number, with a time stamp, from any phone
Build a secret time-lapse camera
Build and install motion-activated spy cameras or listening devices
Alter photographic evidence
Digitally disguise your telephone voice
Secretly install key-logging software to see what's done on any computer
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