Download or read book Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars written by Barry Parker and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-11-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Bond would have died a thousand deaths if not for Q, the genius behind the pen grenades and weaponized sports cars. The author demonstrates how science and technology have been as important to 007 as good looks, shaken martinis, and beautiful women.