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Handbook for Presiding Officers (Election Commission of India) [2008]

Hello Everyone !!   The Handbook for Presiding Officers is a comprehensive guide published by the Election Commission of India. It provides detailed instructions and guidelines for presiding officers who are responsible for managing polling stations during elections. The handbook covers various aspects of election management. Here is a list of election materials as laid out in the 2008 manual. Election Materials : (Pg #156) Drawing pins, pins, sealing wax sticks, gum paste bottle, cello tape, candles, twine threads, rubber bands, ruler, envelopes, blank papers, carbon paper, packing papers, blade, pencil, pens (blue, red). Thank you for Reading !!

South Indian Blow-Guns: [South Indian Blow-Guns, Boomerangs, and Crossbows by James Hornell, 1924]

Hello Everyone !! " South Indian Blow-Guns, Boomerangs, and Crossbows " by James Hornell, published in 1924 , is a fascinating ethnographic study that explores the traditional weapons used by various tribes in South India. Hornell, who was the Director of Fisheries in Madras, provides a comprehensive description of the different types of blow-guns, boomerangs, and crossbows used by the indigenous people. The book is notable for its detailed illustrations and thorough documentation of these weapons, which were often used for hunting small game and birds. Hornell's work is considered a valuable contribution to the field of anthropology and ethnography, shedding light on the cultural practices and ingenuity of South Indian tribes. In South India, 3 distinct types of Blow-guns are employed : I) Plain Reed Tube and Simple Dart :-- Used by wild jungle tribes in the Anamalai Hills (Coimbatore district) and adjacent Travancore mountains. The dart can be a thin bamboo splint or ...

SWAT Leadership And Tactical Planning Book by Tony L. Jones (1996)

Hello Everyone !! In this book, authored in 1996 , v eteran SWAT cop Tony Jones lays out the essential elements of planning and carrying out tactical SWAT operations.  This excellent book covers mission analysis, obstacle breaching, light-armored vehicle use, fire and maneuver, target recon, hostage/suspect/team considerations and more !! SWAT Operator Kit : (Pg #125) Flashlight, spare distraction device pins, spare radio battery, maps, notebook, pocket knife, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!

Medical Service of Field Units manual (US FM 8-10) [1942]

Hello Everyone !! This field manual from 1942 details the medical service of the division, in camp and bivouac, on marches, in the attack, in defense, retrograde movements, special operations, characteristics common to corps and army, and medical service of the corps and the army.  Included are appendixes which provide information on the individual equipment of medical department officers and enlisted men, medical department chests, unit equipment of medical detachments, and model forms. Medical Chest no.1 : (Pg #252) Rubberized apron, safety pins, dressings, bandage, plain gauze, cotton gauze, adhesive plaster, iodine swab, scissors, blank books, notebook, pencil  Medical Chest no. 4 Office Supplies : (Pg# 255-256) Paper clips, envelopes, eraser, mucilage bottle, blotting papers, carbon papers, typing papers, penholder, typewriter ribbon, ruler (12"), thumb tacks, shipping tags, pins, rubber bands, ink bottle, ink powder, steel pens, typewriter, notebooks, blank books, not...

The Backpacker's Field Manual (1998)

Hello Everyone !! The Backpacker's Field Manual  ( 1998 )by Rick Curtis is an excellent   guide for backpackers of all levels, providing advice on trip planning, equipment, cooking and nutrition, hygiene, and water purification; discussing the principles of no trace hiking and camping; and including information about wilderness travel, weather and nature problems, safety procedures, and first aid. The Backpack Kit : [Pg# 351] Needles, stove repair parts & tools, fishing line (30-ft), safety pins, buttons, duct tape on golf-pencil (15-ft), clevis pins, split rings, No. 20 wires (15-ft), braided nylon cord (25-ft), Fastex pack buckle (2"). Thank you for Reading !!

Clandestine Weaponry Seized from a Secret Agent

Hello Everyone !! "A Field Manual of Criminal Law and Police Procedure" by Marc Weber Tobias , published in 1975 , is a comprehensive guide intended for law enforcement officers.  The manual is designed to be a quick reference for police officers, presenting procedures in a step-by-step fashion in accordance with the most recent requirements of the United States Supreme Court at the time.  Clandestine Weaponry Seized from a Secret Agent : (Pg #107) The lower court had received evidence from a government expert in clandestine weaponry that he had secreted a total of 25 weapons on his person. It included the following :--  A scalpel blade, a scalp hook, a hypodermic needle with an attached poison bag, a .22 derringer, a steel needle, chemical mace, a pen gun, a blowgun, a blowgun with poison dart, a knife, a hacksaw blade, a razor blade, a 12-inch steel needle, a poison spray, and a hand grenade. Thank you for Reading !!

Essential Kit (The Dangerous Book for Boys) [2016]

Hello Everyone !! The Dangerous Book for Boys, by Conn and Hal Iggulden is a guidebook published by HarperCollins, aimed at boys "from eight to eighty." It covers around 80 topics, including how to build a treehouse, grow a crystal, or tell direction with a watch.  Also included are famous quotes, stories, historical battles, and phrases that "every boy should know."  Essential Kit : [Pg #1] SAK, compass, handkerchief, matches, taw, needle & thread, flashlight, magnifying glass, plasters, fish-hooks, paper, pencil. Thank you for Reading !!

Survival in the Jungle book excerpts (by Susan Landsman)

Hello Everyone !! The book  Survival in the Jungle , authored by Susan Landsman in 1993 p resents the true story of a young man who survived in the Amazon after his canoe overturned, stranding him miles from civilization. Classic Survival Kit : (Pg #77-78) Camera, binoculars, ration, water canteen, insect rep., sunscreen lotion, med-kit, nylon cord (20'), mosquito netting, tarp, hammock, matches, compass, flashlight, whistle, Machete, pocketknife, maps, survival manual, notebook, color pencils, pen. Thank you for Reading !!

Jungle Travel & Survival book (by John B. Walden)

Hello Everyone !! American book buyers, among the richest and safest people anywhere, can't get enough of survival literature. Where else would we learn to handle wild dogs, jaguars or parasitic catfish dangers from which no cell phone can save us?  Jungle Travel and Survival , authored in 2001 by medical doctor John Walden, who has visited the Amazon Basin 75 times, explains "how to survive in the jungle and get out alive." Walden helps the reader navigate tropical landscapes from rain forests to mangrove swamps, avoid horrible diseases like malaria, build fires and cope with perils both physical (typhoid fever, spine-bearing plants) and psychological (culture shock).  He also offers tips on appropriate gear (headlamps, machetes) and appropriate interactions with tribal peoples, who may not appreciate trespassing Westerners. Jungle Daypack : (Pg #29-36) Anti-fog solution, battery, binoculars, cleats, earplugs, sunglasses, GPS device, garbage bag, headlamp, inflatable c...

Blowguns the Breath of Death book (1993)

  Hello Everyone !! The blowgun is a mysterious tool of silent death. Author Michael Janich in this book reveals the many secrets of its capabilities and uses: how to buy or make your own blowgun and darts (including "special" projectiles), shoot the weapon, devise custom targets and customize, maintain and store your gun.  This is the best book on this fascinating and deadly device. History : (Pg #1-6) ⦁ First invented in Malaysia & by 15th century, it was employed by both the hemispheres. ⦁ The areas most noted for its use are Malaysia, Malay Archipelago, Philippines, Japan, S. India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, S. America, C. America, Mexico, SE USA. ⦁ Originally used against small animals & birds, shooting clay balls and pellets to stun/kill. Later, use of poison in darts and arrows became prevalent. ⦁ S. American blowguns were L- 12-20 ft, range of up to 50 yards. ⦁ Blowguns of Borneo Island, called Sumpitan, were made of hardwood, L- 7 ft, furnished with a...

The Maltese Falcon Novel

  Hello Everyone !! A coolly gleaming jewel of detective fiction from one of the greatest mystery authors of all time that has plagued three generations of readers.  Sam Spade is a grizzled private investigator with his own set of rules. Joel Cairo, a perfumed grafter, Gutman, an obese man, and Brigid O'Shaughnessy, a beautiful and deceitful lady whose loyalties turn on a dime. Dashiell Hammett's classic, influential, and beloved The Maltese Falcon ( 1930 ) contains these components. Joel Cairo Pocket Contents : (Pg #57-58)  Wallet with cash, passport, photo, handkerchief, packet of mints, newspaper articles clippings, visiting cards, orchestra ticket, street-guidebook, baggage check-card, pocket watch, metal comb, nail-file, keys, notepapers, Fountain pen. Thank you for Reading !!

Lets talk about the Eagles !!

  Hello Everyone !! Eagles , renowned as some of the sky’s most sizeable and formidable avian creatures, have earned the moniker “birds of prey” owing to their graceful demeanor, well-calibrated aggression, and exceptional visual acuity. They exhibit remarkable hunting prowess, accentuated by their impressively expansive wingspan. Additionally, eagles serve as a tangible embodiment of ideals like freedom, potency, and transcendence on a global scale. Here are some lesser-known facts about them : # Largest-- Philippines eagle (39.4"), talons-- 4" # Heaviest -- Philippines eagle (8.3-kg) # Largest wingspan -- White tailed sea eagle (86"), talons-- 1.57" # Talons-- Average (2.1"); Longest (4.8") of Harpy eagle Symbols : Eagle Pencil Co. (1856, US) Eagle pens (1950, Pak) Eagle Kung-fu German Nazi daggers IMI Desert Eagle pistol (1983, US) Colt Double Eagle pistol (1989) APML party (Pak) Amar Bangladesh Party (Bangladesh) Eagle Kung-fu Facts  : # Eagle Claw i...