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An American officer presents an invaluable handbook for dealing with cultural issues in the Middle East during military operations....

During World War II, the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was established for special operations, intelligence gathering, and analysis. Among its many missions was the training of foreign forces in tactics of propaganda, espionage, subversion, and sabotage. Following the war, the functions of the OSS were absorbed by the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This compelling Simple Sabotage Field Manual was designed to equip OSS agents with the tools to train citizen-saboteurs in executing subtle acts of sabotage aimed at disrupting industries and essential services in...

Brought to you by Penguin. George Mikes's perceptive manual for everyone who longs to attain True Britishness provides a complete guide to the British Way of Life. Having been born in Hungary, he eventually spent more than forty years in the field, and the fruits of his labour include insights...

A top-secret manual for training CIA field agents in deception and sleight-of-hand was thought to be a rumor…until a single surviving copy was discovered in the agency’s archives. In 1953, a top-secret manual teaching agents sleight-of-hand and other deception techniques was written for the...

Originally written in 1944 by the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.), the wartime predecessor to the CIA, the Simple Sabotage Field Manual is a fascinating and often startling guide to subtle disruption during World War II. Designed to be used by ordinary citizens behind enemy lines, this manual offered clever, low-risk ways to undermine operations—from misfiling paperwork to tampering with machinery and stalling meetings.

Originally classified and issued by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1944, the Simple Sabotage Field Manual is a fascinating glimpse into the art of covert disruption. Designed to empower resistance fighters and ordinary civilians in enemy-occupied territories, this manual details ingenious yet subtle techniques to undermine organizations, supply chains, and industrial efficiency—all without drawing suspicion.

In this comprehensive guide, military experts teach you how to survive an attack on American soil, from North Korean missiles to weaponized smallpox North Korean nukes. Dirty bombs in train stations. Chemical warfare. Americans have more reasons than ever to be afraid. If a nuclear missile...

The *Simple Sabotage Field Manual*, created in 1944 by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS), is a unique World War II-era document that provides guidance on simple methods of sabotage. Originally intended for citizens in enemy-occupied territories, it describes easy-to-execute tactics for disrupting enemy operations without special tools or skills.

This podcast was commissioned by the Gods for purposes of world domination. Wait, I mean this podcast is not very good. No, I meant to say the Annual Manual is a daily report featuring several sets of statistics for that day. The powers of several Almanacs, historical databases and black magick witchcraft are combined and cultivated within this satisfying short daily listen. Master Haun tells what day of the year it is, if you should set your eggs, what to plant, when to not go fishing, all of the most important data sets are represented.

Explore the rich world of Egyptian archaeology with this essential handbook from the British Museum, designed specifically for British tourists venturing to Egypt in the 19th century. (Introduction by Timothy Ferguson)

Um guia irreverente com conselhos práticos para todos que sonham se tornar ditadores '' Um estudo extraordinariamente engraçado do pensamento político, recheado de humor ácido.'' — Dagbladet Alguns entre nós sonham em se perpetuar no poder, porém, sem o incômodo das eleições...

This podcast offers a captivating narrative of discovery, innovation, and self-awareness, leaving you inspired to tap into your own inner genius. Prepare to be enthralled by the unfolding of the series - a mesmerizing chapter in the life of a curious mind and the limitless possibilities of the human potential.Captivating visuals of cosmic wonders and a curious mind exploring the universe.]🌌 Unlock the Power Within: Curious Mind series - An Empowering Journey 🚀Hello, fellow seekers of knowledge and truth! Welcome to Curious Mind, where the journey of self-discovery and cosmic exploration ...

La Guía para viajar en el tiempo a la Inglaterra medieval no es la típica mirada a un periodo histórico. Mortimer da un giro radical a nuestra concepción de la historia: no es solo algo que se estudia, también es algo que se vive, ya sea la vida de un campesino o de un señor. A través de las crónicas diarias, las cartas, los relatos domésticos y los poemas de la época, Mortimer nos transporta al pasado y nos ofrece respuestas a preguntas que los historiadores tradicionales suelen ignorar.

A compassionate, practical guidebook for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life and for the loved ones supporting their journey. "Challenging yet reassuring....a key addition to every veteran’s packing list ." --Stan McChrystal, General, US Army (Ret) and Co-Founder and CEO...

Cornell Publications LLC.Join us as we consider historic and interesting gun companies, books, stories, manuals, and what is behind them.We host discussions of various old gun manufacturers, suppliers, firearms histories, and books on all subjects relating to guns. Explore origin stories, the characters and families behind them, the firearms themselves, and how the companies evolved and changed (often ending in the rush to modern mass production).The past is full of fascinating stories of firearms engineering, manufacturing, sales, and the human stories that are an intimate part of any ...

Imagine a country where the right to vote is not guaranteed by the Constitution, where the candidate with the most votes loses, and where paperwork requirements and bureaucratic bungling disenfranchise millions. You're living in it. If the consequences weren't so serious, it would be funny. An eye-opening, fact-filled companion to the forthcoming PBS documentary starring political satirist and commentator Mo Rocca, Electoral Dysfunction illuminates a broad array of issues.

Il Grimorio Completo è un tesoro di saggezza magica, ispirato a pratiche occulte. Esplora il misterioso mondo delle arti magiche, rivelando segreti secolari e fornendo strumenti per risvegliare la tua strega interiore. Con incantesimi, rituali e pratiche, il manuale adatta a streghe di ogni livello offre un viaggio spirituale. Impara a utilizzare erbe, pietre, tarocchi e astrologia, celebrando i ritmi naturali della vita. Un compagno di viaggio verso la verità interiore, Il Grimorio Completo invita a trasformare la vita con la magia. Il potere è nelle tue mani