--- product_id: 3857053 title: "How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books)" price: "114.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3857053-how-to-build-a-nuclear-bomb-and-other-weapons-mass store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) **Price:** 114.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) - **How much does it cost?** 114.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3857053-how-to-build-a-nuclear-bomb-and-other-weapons-mass) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) [Barnaby, Dr. Frank] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) Review: AN EXCELLENT PRIMER! - The possibility of home-made WMD's is front page news nowadays. But if you happen to notice your neighbor reading How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) , by Frank Barnaby, don't panic. Building WMD's is a lot easier said than done. Building an A-bomb requires a bunch of money, specialized scientists, technicians, uranium, a uranium enrichment facility, and a big, big room to assemble the thing. Can you build one from spare parts? Maybe. But A-bombs aren't like bikinis - you can't mix and match the precision parts. What about buying an A-bomb on the black market? Okay. But remember, most countries can't afford nuclear programs. Neither can individuals. Chemical weapons are a little bit cheaper than A-bombs. However, you still need a specialized chemists, a production facility, and a stockpile of exotic chemicals. And even if you do concoct a little poison gas, it's a tricky business deploying the stuff without killing yourself in the process. The problem is that when gas is released into the air, it typically goes where it goes - not where you want it to go. Anybody who has ever sat around a campfire knows that. Wherever you're sitting, that's where the smoke goes,right? And if that smoke is poison gas, Hasta la vista baby! Biological weapons are probably the cheapest of the three. But, again, you 'll need specialized equipment and a suitable laboratory. Additionally, you have to know something about microbiology. Yikes! Then you have to decide what germ you want to weaponize and who'll sell it to you. Plague? Ebola? Anthrax? Smallpox? They're all horrific killers, but they're hard to acquire. Even if you could get your grimy mitts on one of them, keeping the little bugger alive is easier said than done. Too hot - they die. Too cold - they die. Make the slightest mistake - you die. And like gas, germs don't behave they way you want them to. Most likely they'll blow right back into your face. Oops! The bottom line is that WMD's are too expensive to buy, too difficult to make and too dangerous to handle. So don't worry about your neighbor. He's probably just reading this book to mess with your head. Speaking of weird neighbors, check out my comments on The Radioactive Boy Scout: The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade Nuclear Reactor . Now there's a neighbor you have to worry about. This book is an excellent primer on WMD's and I highly recommend it. Review: Good place to start reading on this most important topic - A good place to start, and a nice complement to Denton Moody et al's more detailed information in Nuclear Forensic Analysis (2015). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #842,833 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #59 in Biological & Chemical Warfare History (Books) #222 in Nuclear Physics (Books) #290 in Nuclear Weapons & Warfare History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 35 Reviews | ## Images ![How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z3UlJoY4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AN EXCELLENT PRIMER! *by K***G on January 8, 2009* The possibility of home-made WMD's is front page news nowadays. But if you happen to notice your neighbor reading How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) , by Frank Barnaby, don't panic. Building WMD's is a lot easier said than done. Building an A-bomb requires a bunch of money, specialized scientists, technicians, uranium, a uranium enrichment facility, and a big, big room to assemble the thing. Can you build one from spare parts? Maybe. But A-bombs aren't like bikinis - you can't mix and match the precision parts. What about buying an A-bomb on the black market? Okay. But remember, most countries can't afford nuclear programs. Neither can individuals. Chemical weapons are a little bit cheaper than A-bombs. However, you still need a specialized chemists, a production facility, and a stockpile of exotic chemicals. And even if you do concoct a little poison gas, it's a tricky business deploying the stuff without killing yourself in the process. The problem is that when gas is released into the air, it typically goes where it goes - not where you want it to go. Anybody who has ever sat around a campfire knows that. Wherever you're sitting, that's where the smoke goes,right? And if that smoke is poison gas, Hasta la vista baby! Biological weapons are probably the cheapest of the three. But, again, you 'll need specialized equipment and a suitable laboratory. Additionally, you have to know something about microbiology. Yikes! Then you have to decide what germ you want to weaponize and who'll sell it to you. Plague? Ebola? Anthrax? Smallpox? They're all horrific killers, but they're hard to acquire. Even if you could get your grimy mitts on one of them, keeping the little bugger alive is easier said than done. Too hot - they die. Too cold - they die. Make the slightest mistake - you die. And like gas, germs don't behave they way you want them to. Most likely they'll blow right back into your face. Oops! The bottom line is that WMD's are too expensive to buy, too difficult to make and too dangerous to handle. So don't worry about your neighbor. He's probably just reading this book to mess with your head. Speaking of weird neighbors, check out my comments on The Radioactive Boy Scout: The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade Nuclear Reactor . Now there's a neighbor you have to worry about. This book is an excellent primer on WMD's and I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good place to start reading on this most important topic *by D***. on June 9, 2015* A good place to start, and a nice complement to Denton Moody et al's more detailed information in Nuclear Forensic Analysis (2015). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by Y***A on August 21, 2016* perfect ## Frequently Bought Together - How to Build a Nuclear Bomb: And Other Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nation Books) - The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: An Enduring Debate - Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Threats --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3857053-how-to-build-a-nuclear-bomb-and-other-weapons-mass](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3857053-how-to-build-a-nuclear-bomb-and-other-weapons-mass) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*