Ever wonder how burglar alarms really work? Do you know who outranks the other, a Staff Sergeant or a Major. Which is more powerful weapon: a .38 Special or a .380? How far can an Apache gunship fly? Technology in Media is a resource guide for writers of all types. It covers aspects of alarms, security, firearms, police, military, and vehicles. It ponders time travel and space travel and teleportation Most importantly it provides insider knowledge of how things work - what they can do and can't do, to help you write better stories.