Newsgroups: alt.2600,alt.drugs,alt.wired Path: teetot.acusd.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!iat.holonet.net!clafave From: [c--f--e] at [iat.holonet.net] (Christopher R LaFave) Subject: Loompanics online catalog (1/2) Date: Sun, 15 May 1994 07:55:55 GMT This is the online catalog for Loompanics Unlimited obtained by gophering to gopher.well.sf.ca.us. Just so you don't think this is a commercial advertisement here are some of their competitors' names and addresses: Paladin Press Alpha Publications Delta Press Ltd. PO Box 1307 PO Box 308 PO Box 1625 Dept. 92F Boulder, CO 80306 Sharon Center, Ohio 44274-0308 215 S. Washington St. El Dorado, AR 71731 UPDATED: March 18, 1994. This file is updated every two months. Copyright Free: feel free to copy or distribute this file. Prices are subject to change without notice. LOOMPANICS UNLIMITED is publisher and seller of the world's most controversial and unusual books. We have been selling books through the mail since 1975. This file contains ordering information and a catalog of the books we PUBLISH (175 titles). OUR MAIN CATALOG contains detailed descriptions of more than 880 books from dozens of different publishers. It comes FREE with any order or is $5.00 separately. LOOMPANICS UNLIMITED P.O. Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368 U.S.A. E-Mail: [l--mp--x] at [pt.olympus.net] (NO ORDERS BY E-MAIL!) Phone: 206-385-2230, Fax: 206-385-7785 (Credit Cards) SHIPPING CHARGES: $4.00 (1-3 books), $6.00 (4 or more books). Add $18.00 for overnight delivery, $7.50 for UPS 2-day delivery, $5.00 for First Class. FOR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A., shipping charges are 12% of the total cost of your books, PLUS $4.00 for 1-3 books, $6.00 for 4 or more books. Please pay with INTERNATIONAL or POSTAL money order. We also accept bank checks drawn on U.S. banks in U.S. funds, or VISA or MasterCard. BOOKSTORES: please request our DEALER CATALOG for terms and discounts. Our books are available from: * Baker & Taylor * Inland Book Company * BookPeople * Pacific Pipeline * Homestead Book Co. * the distributors * Quality Books * Unique Books. CATALOG OF TITLES PUBLISHED BY LOOMPANICS UNLIMITED: ======================================================= 211 BOOK, THE: Armed Robbery Investigation, by Burt Rapp. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 172 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-019-0, ORDER NUMBER 40059, $14.95) This is a practical manual for the police officer working an armed robbery investigation. Learn how to handle a "211" in progress, how to take statements and process the crime scene, how to work informants and work-over suspects. All the tools and techniques are at your fingertips. Includes valuable information on how to prevent armed robberies. ======================================================= ABOLITION OF WORK, THE: And Other Essays, by Bob Black. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 159 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-41-5, ORDER NUMBER 94096, $9.95) Bob Black's opposition to work has landed him on the pages of USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Village Voice, among others. His writings have appeared in hundreds of counter-culture publications. The title essay in this collection is probably the most well- thought-out condemnation of wage labor ever to appear in print. The other essays are equally provocative and include the now-famous "Feminism as Fascism" and "Theses on Groucho Marxism." ======================================================= ANARCHIC HARMONY: The Spirituality of Social Disobedience, by William J Murray. (1992, 5-1/2" x 8- 1/2", 144 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-082-4, ORDER NUMBER 94187, $11.95) "What I found by turning my back on our society- generated mythology was so profound that I had to share it -- presumptuous or not -- because it indicts the social structures of mankind and demands social dis- obedience, or living according to our inner, heroic nature and not according to the intimidation and demands of society's ineffective ideology." Introduction by Robert Anton Wilson. ======================================================= ANARCHIST'S GUIDE TO THE BBS, THE: , by Keith Wade. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 94 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-037-9, ORDER NUMBER 91058, $8.95) A fascinating journey into the world of computer Bulletin Board Systems. Tells you how to use bulletin boards, how to find the best of them and how to start one of your own. The author is a computer security expert. He takes you on a lively tour of an invisible electronic universe. What you find there will surprise you! ======================================================= ARMED DEFENSE: Gunfight Survival for the Householder and Businessman, by Burt Rapp. (1989, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 214 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-92-X, ORDER NUMBER 25065, $14.95) This book will show you how to teach yourself to shoot well enough to save your life in a variety of ugly situations. You will learn techniques and tactics that work, not just reflections of somebody's theories. This book also covers what your need to know about the legal and emotional aspects of surviving a gunfight. ======================================================= ART & SCIENCE OF DUMPSTER DIVING, THE: , by John Hoffman. (1993, 8-1/2 x 11, 152 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-088-3, ORDER NUMBER 14099, $12.95) This amazing book will show you how to get just about ANYTHING you want or need -- food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, entertainment, luxury goods, tools, toys -- you name it -- ABSOLUTELY FREE! Includes: * Step-by-step, illustrated dumpster diving techniques * Recipes for food salvaged from dumpsters * The "Big Three" dumpster hot spots * The "Lucky Seven" dive spots * How to convert trash to cash * And much, much more, including 14 original comic strips and a glorious full-color cover by Ace Backwords. ======================================================= ASK ME NO QUESTIONS, I'LL TELL YOU NO LIES: How to survive being interviewed, interrogated, questioned, quizzed, sweated, grilled..., by Jack Luger. (1991, 5- 1/2 x 8-1/2, 177 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-072-7, ORDER NUMBER 58072, $16.95) How to handle any kind of questioning, including police interrogations, job applications, court testimony, polygraph exams, media interviews, and much more. Learn how to condition yourself against the tricks interrogators use to make you talk. ======================================================= AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CRIMINAL: , by Henry Tufts Foreword by Neal Keating. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 312 pp, illustrated, soft cover, ISBN 1-55950-095-6, ORDER NUMBER 94202, $14.95) Penned in 1807, this book proves that criminals roamed the colonies and helped form the U.S.A. Tufts was a horse thief, con man, burglar, bigamist, counterfeiter and deserter. His autobiography is a fascinating look at our suppressed history. ======================================================= B & E BOOK, THE: Burglary Techniques and Investigation, by Burt Rapp. (1989, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 145 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-021-2, ORDER NUMBER 52047, $14.95) A practical manual designed for the police officer in charge of a burglary investigation and civilians interested in reducing their vulnerability to theft. Includes: * Illustrated Breaking and Entering Techniques * Getaways * Safe-Cracking * Fencing Operations * Gathering Evidence * A Guide to the Best Tools and Equipment. ======================================================= BAD GIRLS DO IT!: An Encyclopedia of Female Murderers, by Michael Newton. (1993, 8-1/2 x 11, 205 pp, bibliography, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-104-9, ORDER NUMBER 34070, $ 14.95) From the author of HUNTING HUMANS and SERIAL SLAUGHTER comes the ONLY book on female multiple murderers ever assembled. Over 180 Necromantic Nurses, Baby Butchers, Black Widows and Angels of Death are chillingly cataloged in this grisly collection. Each blood-thirsty babe is described in detail, including childhood experiences, early crimes, how they killed and how they were caught. Based on ten years of research, BAD GIRLS DO IT! proves that the urge to kill is an equal opportunity affliction. ======================================================= BE YOUR OWN DICK: Private Investigating Made Easy, by John Q. Newman. (1992, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 113 pp, softcover., ISBN 1-55950-083-2, ORDER NUMBER 55090, $12.00) Most detective work involves simple research you can do for yourself -- if you know where to look. This book will teach you how to find out EVERYTHING about your target's finances, health, employment, pastimes and "past lives." If you want to know whether someone is rich or a deadbeat, whether they're on the level or a fraud, whether they're cheating on you, stealing from you, or lying to you, then BE YOUR OWN DICK! ======================================================= BEGGAR'S HANDBOOK, THE: , by M.T. Pockets. (1989, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 39 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-012-3, ORDER NUMBER 40057, $5.95) If you think all beggars are poor, think again. While most make only $10 to $12 a day, some pull in $200 a day or more, and it's all TAX FREE! This book shows how to panhandle into the higher income brackets. Dressing * Location * Props * Cops * Choosing Givers * The Pitch * Other Panhandlers * Common Mistakes * And Much More. ======================================================= BEST BOOK CATALOG IN THE WORLD, THE: , [7mLoompanics[m Unlimited Main Catalog. (1991, 8-1/2 x 11, 254 pp, illustrated, soft cover, ISBN , ORDER NUMBER 88888, $5.00) Our retail catalog is so popular that many bookstores have asked about buying copies for resale. Includes detailed descriptions of more than 700 hard-to-find books and videos on unusual topics. More than 250 large pages crammed with outrageous offerings. Also includes articles, essays and special features commissioned just for the catalog. Subjects covered include: *The Underground Economy * Moneymaking * Tax Avoision * Privacy * Hiding Things * Fake I.D. * Surveillance * Investigative Skills * Crime * Police Manuals * Frauds & Cons * Computers * Locksmithing * Ninja * Self Defense * Revenge * Guns * Silencers * Bombs * Guerrilla Warfare * Murder * Survival * Self-Sufficiency * Homemade Shelter * Life Extension * Paralegal Skills * Sex * Drugs * Rock'n'Roll * Intelligence Increase * Science Frontiers * Heresy * Anarchism * Reality Creation * Mass Media * Self Publishing * And Much, Much More! You simply must see it to believe it! ======================================================= BIG BOOK OF SECRET HIDING PLACES, THE: , by Jack Luger. (1988, 8-1/2 x 11, 128 pp, more than 100 illustrations, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-66-0, ORDER NUMBER 10048, $14.95) This is the biggest and best book on concealment of physical objects ever printed! This HUGE book tells how searchers find hidden contraband and how to hide YOUR stuff so it can't be found. Topics include where to hide, what to hide and how to hide your stuff. ======================================================= BIG HOUSE, THE: How American Prisons Work, by Tony Lesce. (1991, 8-1/2 x 11, 184 pp, illustrated, index, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-075-1, ORDER NUMBER 40071, $19.95) This book is a thorough examination at how prisons work: how do you house, feed, and control thousands of violent, angry people. It examines the prison system from all sides: the inmates, the guards, the politicians, the taxpayers. And it takes a gritty look at issues like capital punishment, psychosurgery, riot control and dealing with the sexual needs of prisoners. ======================================================= BIRTH CERTIFICATE FRAUD: , by The Inspector General. (1988, 8-1/2 x 11, 36 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-85-7, ORDER NUMBER 61098, $8.00) The birth certificate is the foundation, or breeder document, for all other forms of identification in the U.S. The amazing government study shows exactly how birth certificates are obtained under false pretenses, counterfeited, or made from stolen blanks. Includes case histories of fraud by illegal aliens, minors, con artists and lawbreakers. ======================================================= BIZ-OP: How to Get Rich with "Business Opportunity" Frauds and Scams, Bruce Easley. (1994, 8-1/2 x 11, 163 pp, illustrated, soft cover, ISBN 1-55950-109-X, ORDER NUMBER 64155, $14.95) The author makes his living shearing the "mooches" who respond to get-rich-quick ads. He sells "business opportunities," such as vending machine routes. With BIZ-OP you can: * Get started for less than a grand! * Write knock-out classified ads! * Use the telephone as a deadly weapon! * Get Fast Cash in just 30 days! * Learn pitches that close the deal -- for real! * Avoid trouble with the law! * And much more, including an extensive reference chapter with the names, addresses and phone numbers of essential Biz-Op contacts. BIZ-OP lets you in on the real story of a cut-throat con and his fast-paced pitch. Sold for informational purposes only. ======================================================= BLACK MARKET OPERATIONS: Marketing Theory and the Fencing of Stolen Goods, by L.E.A.A.. (1971, 5-1/2 x 8- 1/2, 102 pp, charts and graphs, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-017-4, ORDER NUMBER 40058, $7.95) An examination of the fencing of stolen goods as an example of how the black market functions. Includes how the goods are stored, how they are sold to wholesalers (the fence) and retail customers (the street), how prices are set, how the goods get to market, and much more. ======================================================= BODYGUARDING: , by Burt Rapp. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 290 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-63-6, ORDER NUMBER 55067, $16.95) A professional, how-to-do-it manual on bodyguarding. Every aspect of protecting the life of the client is discussed in nuts & bolts detail. Covers access control, home security, automobiles, crowds, kidnappings, assassinations, bomb threats, pranks, terrorists, training, weapons -- even a section on licensing and liability! With over 80 photographs and illustrations, this is the finest manual ever written on the subject. ======================================================= BUILDING WITH JUNK: And Other Good Stuff, by Jim Broadstreet. (1990, 8-1/2 x 11, 159 pp, illustrated, hard cover., ISBN 1-55950-036-0, ORDER NUMBER 14116, $19.95) A complete guide to building and remodeling using recycled materials. Millions of dollars worth of building materials are thrown away every day. This book shows how to find, store and use this good stuff. Covers floors, ceilings, walls, foundations, roofs, plumbing, wiring, utilities, windows, doors, cabinetry, trim, insulation, appliances, furniture -- even solar power! ======================================================= CHECK FRAUD INVESTIGATION: , by Burt Rapp. (1991, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 167 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1- 55950-065-4, ORDER NUMBER 40072, $16.95) Because check fraud is small-time crime, "serial swindlers" are able to move from town to town, passing bad paper wherever they go. Police writer Burt Rapp takes a look at all the techniques of the paperhanger: bouncing checks, stealing checks from banks and print shops, counterfeiting, and much more, including dozens of ruses that get people to accept bogus checks. Also covers money orders, warrants, drafts, even certificates of deposit (CD's). ======================================================= CLOSE SHAVES: The Complete Book of Razor Fighting, by Bradley J. Steiner. (1980, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 86 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-008-5, ORDER NUMBER 22038, $10.00) This is the ONLY book ever written on the bloody art of razor fighting. More than 60 photographs demonstrate the easy-to-understand techniques. Carrying and Concealing Razors * Fighting Grips * Stance and Body Movement * Vital Target Areas * Basic Attacks * How to Win a Razor Fight * And Much More. WARNING: This book is pretty gruesome. ======================================================= CODE MAKING AND CODE BREAKING: , by Jack Luger. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 125 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-034-4, ORDER NUMBER 10052, $10.95) We live in an information age: information is bought, sold and STOLEN like any other good. Businesses and individuals are learning to keep their secrets safe with this practical, illustrated guide to building and busting codes. Learn how to construct simple or complex codes. Learn how computers are used to make and break codes. Learn why the most unbreakable code isn't always the best. Ideal for those interested in professional and personal privacy. ======================================================= COMPLETE GUIDE TO LOCK PICKING, THE: , by Eddie the Wire. (1981, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 80 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-06-7, ORDER NUMBER 52032, $14.95) This is the single finest manual on lock picking ever written -- over five years of research went into its preparation. Detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instructions are given for picking all the commonly found lock types. Also covered are various other ways of bypassing locks, how to mount practice locks, and much more. ======================================================= COMPUTER-RELATED CRIME: , by The U.S. Army. (1990, 8- 1/2 x 11, 79 pp, illustrated, glossary, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-027-1, ORDER NUMBER 40064, $10.00) This manual was prepared for the exclusive use of the U.S. Army Central Intelligence Division. It provides explicit details on how computer crime is perpetrated, how to detect it and how to prevent it. Covers Data Diddling * Trojan Horse * Salami Techniques * Superzapping * Trap Doors * Logic Bombs * Scavenging * Piggybacking * Impersonation * Wiretapping * Simulation * And Much More. ======================================================= CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION OF CLANDESTINE DRUG LABORATORIES, THE: , by Jack B. Nimble. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 60 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-40-7, ORDER NUMBER 85063, $10.00) This book describes, in step-by-step, illustrated detail, how to set-up and run a clandestine drug lab -- without getting caught! Jack B. Nimble reveals how to select a location, discusses safety precautions -- including how and when to shut down -- and gives advice on covering your tracks. Sold for informational purposes only! ======================================================= COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY: How to REALLY Make Money, by M. Thomas Collins. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 137 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-042-5, ORDER NUMBER 40069, $15.00) Learn how counterfeiters make money that looks, feels and SPENDS like the real thing! Exact counterfeiting techniques are shown in step-by-step, illustrated detail. Printing money, "aging" money, passing money, buying equipment, setting-up shop -- all the secrets of the counterfeiter are revealed in this book. Sold for informational purposes only. ======================================================= COUNTERFEIT I.D. MADE EASY: , by Jack Luger. (1990, 5- 1/2 x 8-1/2, 131 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-90-3, ORDER NUMBER 61111, $14.95) A complete guide to making your own ID! Using common tools and readily-available materials, you can make photo ID cards, drivers licenses, birth certificates, and much more. Includes illustrations of forgery techniques and tips on using the ID you create. There's no secret to making great looking ID -- not with COUNTERFEIT I.D. MADE EASY! ======================================================= COVERT SURVEILLANCE & ELECTRONIC PENETRATION: , by William B. Moran. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 124 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-20-2, ORDER NUMBER 55043, $12.95) A how-to-do-it manual for government agents, this book details professional techniques for spying and eavesdropping. Topics covered include: Shadowing & Tailing * Fixed and Mobile Surveillance * Night Vision Devices * Electronic Eavesdropping Devices * Concealed Microphones * Wiretapping * Interception of Computer Data * Telephone Bugging * And Much More! Is Big Brother watching you? You bet he is -- and this book tells you EXACTLY how. ======================================================= CREDIT CARD FRAUD: , by Burt Rapp. (1991, 5-1/2 x 8- 1/2, 127 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-055-7, ORDER NUMBER 49024, $13.95) Written for police officers, this book is for those stung by credit card fraud: the merchant, the banker, the man on the street. It reveals ALL the scams, from forged cards to telemarketing rip-offs. Learn how crooks turn credit into cash, automobiles and other big-ticket items. See how they get cards and card numbers, and how they beat credit limits. Most importantly, learn how to spot frauds and stop them before they get started. ======================================================= CRIMES INVOLVING POISONS: , by The U.S. Army. (1967, 8- 1/2 x 11, 16 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-028-X, ORDER NUMBER 34052, $4.95) A military police manual on the investigation of crimes involving poison. Covers * Poisons and Their Effects * Symptoms of Poisoning * Crimes Associated with Poisons * Crime Scene Investigation * Laboratory Tests * Interviewing Witnesses * And Much More. ======================================================= CRIMINAL JUSTICE: New Technologies and the Constitution, by The U.S. Congress. (1989, 7-1/2 x 10, 56 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-016-6, ORDER NUMBER 58056, $7.95) A truly frightening assessment of new criminal justice technologies and their impact on our basic freedoms. Includes: Electronic Surveillance * Computerized Data Matching * DNA Typing * Automated Fingerprint Identification * Biometric Security Systems * Electronic Monitoring * Drug Therapy * Hormone Manipulation * Due Process and The Right to Privacy. ======================================================= CRIMINAL USE OF FALSE IDENTIFICATION, THE: , by The U.S. Government. (1976, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 198 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-05-9, ORDER NUMBER 61060, $9.95) Members of the U.S. Congress wanted to understand how fake I.D. is procured and used in the United States, so they conducted an in-depth study and put together this incredible report. Describes all the criminal uses for fake I.D. and how they work: credit card fraud, welfare fraud, food stamp fraud, insurance fraud, and much more. ======================================================= CURIOUS PUNISHMENTS OF BYGONE DAYS: , by Alice Morse Earle. (1896, 5 x 7-1/2, 149 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-54-7, ORDER NUMBER 34035, $8.95) A book on tortures inflicted by Church and State. Originally published in 1896, this strange book will fascinate anyone interested in crime and punishment and the never-ending saga of man's inhumanity to man. Chapters include: The Bilboes; The Ducking Stool; The Stocks; The Whipping Post; The Scarlet Letter; Branks & Gags; Branding & Maiming; Public Penance; Military Punishment; The Punishment of Authors and Books. ======================================================= DEFEATING INDUSTRIAL SPIES: , by Duncan Long. (1991, 5- 1/2 x 8-1/2, 132 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1- 55950-073-5, ORDER NUMBER 55086, $16.95) Industrial spies try to uncover legal or financial problems, violations of government regulations, marketing plans, new product information or other company secrets. Defeating Industrial Spies shows how to stop them. It covers every aspect of information security, including physical plant, employees, guards, computers, bugs and wiretaps, and much more. ======================================================= DIRTY TRICKS COPS USE: And Why They Use Them, by Jack Luger. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 160 pp, soft cover, ISBN 1-55950-101-4, ORDER NUMBER 58084, $14.95) If you think Rodney King had it rough, you ain't seen nothin' yet! Learn how vigilante cops plant evidence, ignore search and seizure laws, conduct illegal interrogations, torture and even execute people. The law is stacked in favor of creeps, these cops say, and they're out to even the score. If you want to know how the "justice" system REALLY works, get this shocking book! ======================================================= DISRUPTIVE TERRORISM: , by Victor Santoro. (1984, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 140 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-17-2, ORDER NUMBER 32026, $12.95) One lone gunman with a .22 rifle can shut down the electrical power for an entire city. This chilling book reveals how a handful of terrorists can bring America (or any other modern nation) to its knees by systematic disruption of centralized services: power, communications, transportation, water supply and food distribution facilities. One of the most illuminating books on terrorism ever written. ======================================================= DON'T LET THEM PSYCH YOU OUT!: , by George Zgourides, Psy.D.. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 188 pp, charts, glossary, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-097-2, ORDER NUMBER 88173, $14.95) This is a great book on "psychological self-defense." It gives you practical tools you can use to deal with the "difficult people" in your life: bosses, co- workers, relatives, spouses, bureaucrats, salespeople - - people who try to PSYCH YOU OUT! Learn how to handle stressful situations -- arguments, ambushes, showdowns -- without losing your dignity or losing your cool. ======================================================= EDEN SEEKER'S GUIDE, THE: , Edited by William L. Seavey. (1989, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 169 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-89-X, ORDER NUMBER 17049, $12.95) A cornucopia of articles on where you can go to live The Good Life -- and how to get there -- from people who know. How to Leave the City * How to Make a Living in the Country * The Best Places to Live in the U.S.A. * Affordable Hawaii * The Ozarks * Best of the West * Costa Rica * Oregon * Living on an Island * And More -- including information on how to buy rural property. Get started on the road to your own personal Eden. ======================================================= ESCAPE FROM CONTROLLED CUSTODY: , by Tony Lesce. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 144 pp, illustrated, index, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-038-7, ORDER NUMBER 40066, $10.95) Right now, there are people held captive all over the world. Some of them will try to escape. A few will succeed. This book takes you captive to show you what it's like. You'll learn to make knives from toothbrushes and printing presses from shoes. You'll follow prisoners through tunnels and over walls. Along the way, you'll hear about some of the great escapes: acts of bravery and cunning that stir the human spirit. ======================================================= ESPIONAGE: DOWN & DIRTY: , by Tony Lesce. (1991, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 179 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-068-9, ORDER NUMBER 55083, $17.95) What's spying REALLY like? Read this book and find out. Covers recruiting, training, infiltration, payment (including sex), evacuation, what happens when a spy is exposed, and more. Also reveals the exploits of many notorious spies: The Walker Spy Ring, Kim Philby, "Falcon and Snowman," The Pollard Case, Richard Miller, and many others. ======================================================= EXECUTION: Tools & Techniques, by Bart Rommel. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 119 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-051-4, ORDER NUMBER 34056, $12.95) A chilling examination of capital punishment, including detailed descriptions of all the techniques used by governments to put people to death: * Hanging * Electrocution * Beheading * Shooting * Gassing * Lethal Injection * Burning * Drowning * Entombment * Death by Nature * And many others, including a section on future technology such as microwaves and lasers. WARNING: The explicit writing in this book may be disturbing to some readers. ======================================================= EXOTIC WEAPONS: An Access Book, by Michael Hoy and Duncan Long. (1992, 8-1/2" x 11", 147 pp, heavily illustrated, index, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-080-8, ORDER NUMBER 19181, $14.95) The long-awaited update of the classic guide to weird weaponry. Ten years in the making, EXOTIC WEAPONS includes more than 150 photos and illustrations of unusual weapons -- with complete information on where you can buy them. Battle Axes, Blowguns, Boomerangs, Flamethrowers, Ray Guns, Saps, Swords, Tear Gas, Whips, the list goes on and on.... ======================================================= FIGHTING BACK ON THE JOB: , by Victor Santoro. (1982, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 149 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-11-3, ORDER NUMBER 19079, $10.00) One of the most satisfying "revenge" books ever published! Tells how to strike back against a lousy boss, jerk fellow employees, the company spy, and anyone else in the workplace who has ticked you off. If you're getting canned, why not take everyone else with you? How about selling company secrets to the competition? Remember, your boss can only wreck you life, but you can wreck his business. Sold for entertainment purposes only. ======================================================= FRAUDS, RIP-OFFS & CON GAMES: , by Victor Santoro. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 188 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-57-1, ORDER NUMBER 49021, $11.95) A startling and often humorous look at the wolves who are after YOUR skin. Some of the fascinating scams covered include: *The Dirty White Collar * Securities Swindles * The "Terrible Williamsons" * The Gypsies * Credit Card Cons & Catches * "Financial Planners" * Selling Counterfeit Ideas * Coat-Tailing * Fraud Salad: An Assortment of Con Games. ======================================================= FRAUDULENT CREDENTIALS: , by The U.S. Congress. (1985, 6 x 9, 83 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-68-7, ORDER NUMBER 61088, $8.95) A government manual on phoney degrees, diplomas and academic credentials. Full of fascinating case histories of how doctors and other "professionals" use fake credentials to engage in businesses they have not been trained or licensed for. Learn how fake diplomas from "Harvard" and "Yale" are bought and sold, and what they're used for. ======================================================= FREEDOM ROAD: , by Harold Hough. (1991, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 174 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-067-0, ORDER NUMBER 17056, $16.95) Have you dreamed about leaving the rat race but don't know where to start? This book will take you down the road to freedom, one step at a time. It will show you how to make a plan, eliminate your debts, and buy an RV. You'll learn about beautiful places where you can live for free. You'll learn how to make all the money you'll need from your hobbies. And you'll learn how to live a comfortable, healthy lifestyle on just a few dollars a day. Why wait for retirement when you can live a low-cost, high travel lifestyle today? Get on the freedom road! ======================================================= FREELANCE WRITER'S HANDBOOK: , by James Wilson. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 180 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-70-9, ORDER NUMBER 64080, $12.95) Written by author of more than 45 books and hundreds of magazine articles, this is a realistic guide to writing for a living. James Wilson tells you how to avoid being ripped-off while getting the most money for your efforts. Topics include: Branching Out to New Markets * Recognizing Turning Points * How to Handle Editors * Negotiating Contracts with Small and Large Publishers * Getting Paid * And Much More! ======================================================= GENITOLOGY: , by Dr. Seymore Klitz & Dr. Ima Peeper. (1983, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 126 pp, abundantly illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-018-2, ORDER NUMBER 85103, $7.95) Some people read palms, some read tea leaves, some read the bumps on your head. Some people read this book and REALLY have fun. The History of Genitology * How To Do a Correct Reading for Males * How To Do a Correct Reading for Females * How to Interpret the Readings. Both male and female genitalia are thoroughly covered...er, uncovered...in this amazing book, including wonderful drawings of all the different "types." Highly recommended for anyone going into the area of genitals. ======================================================= GET OUT OF JAIL FREE BOOK, THE: , by Maxwell Hutchkinson. (1992, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 87 pp, heavily illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-085-9, ORDER NUMBER 40076, $10.00) This book starts off with a spellbinding history of escape attempts. You'll be stunned at how simple some escapes are, and how simple-minded some of the attempts are. The author reveals all the tricks for escaping and staying free: how inmates get weapons, how they create diversions, how they get over, under or through the wall, and how they stay free once they make it to the outside. ======================================================= GETAWAY: Driving Techniques for Escape and Evasion, by Ronald George Eriksen 2. (1983, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 48 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-98-9, ORDER NUMBER 16037, $6.95) A veteran dirt-track race and high performance driver reveals everything you need to know about escape and evasion techniques. Cornering, right-angle turns, S- turns, hairpin turns, the "bootlegger's" turn, the "moonshiner's" turn and others. Ramming, blockages, vehicle modification and eluding a tail are also covered. ======================================================= GETTING STARTED IN THE ILLICIT DRUG BUSINESS: , by Harold S. Long. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 86 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-81-4, ORDER NUMBER 85078, $12.00) Here is a nitty-gritty, no bullshit insider's look at the illegal drug business -- the most lied about business in the world. Every facet of getting started in the drug trade is covered, including finding a source of supply, growing your business, packaging for sale, protecting your operation from competitors and the police, staying out of jail, and much more. This is the kind of information you cannot find anywhere else (except at the school of hard knocks). Sold for informational purposes only. ======================================================= GETTING STARTED IN THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY: , by Adam Cash. (1987, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 160 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-46-6, ORDER NUMBER 13068, $14.95) Every year, BILLIONS of dollars go unreported and untaxed in the Underground Economy -- and, contrary to government propaganda, it's not all drug dealers and criminals, but ordinary Americans like yourself that have chosen to not report all or part of their income. Adam Cash tells you how to ease your way into the tax- free Underground Economy. Sold for informational purposes only. ======================================================= GREAT HIDEOUTS OF THE WEST: , by Bill Kaysing. (1987, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 170 pp, heavily illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-62-8, ORDER NUMBER 17037, $9.95) An idea book for living free, this is a guide to imaginative hideouts in eleven western states and Canada. Caves, treehouses, cabins, mines, ghost towns, barns, warehouses, islands -- even moveable hideouts like RVs and boats are covered. The needs for hideout survival are also covered, including food, water, clothing, cooking, bathing, security and communications. You never know when you might need a hideout. ======================================================= GUERRILLA CAPITALISM: How to Practice Free Enterprise in an Unfree Economy, by Adam Cash. (1984, 5-1/2 x 8- 1/2, 172 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-16-4, ORDER NUMBER 13044, $14.95) What good is "believing in" free enterprise if you don't practice it? This book gives you step-by-step instructions on how to do business "off the books": Doing business without a license * Getting customers to pay in cash * Keeping two sets of books * Investing unreported income * And much more. Highlighted with case histories of successful guerrilla capitalists. ======================================================= HEAVY DUTY NEW IDENTITY, THE: , by John Q. Newman. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 69 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-062-X, ORDER NUMBER 61116, $10.95) Learn what it's really like living under a new identity. In this hard-hitting book, you'll meet undercover cops, federal witnesses and fugitives from the law who've tried living the lie of an assumed identity. Newman provides a detailed program for establishing a new identity that will not fail. When there is no other choice -- when your life depends on it -- get THE HEAVY DUTY NEW IDENTITY. ======================================================= HIDDEN ECONOMY, THE: The Context and Control of Borderline Crime, by Stuart Henry. (1978, 5-1/2 x 8- 1/2, 206 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-76-8, ORDER NUMBER 13076, $12.95) This is one of the most unusual books you will ever read -- it is about an aspect of the Underground Economy not discussed in other books. It is about people who steal from their employers. There is a social network of petty thievery in every community in the world. This book explores that network: the people, the products, the impact on the economy. Well written and informative, this excellent book was out of print for many years. ======================================================= HIGH SEAS SECURITY: , by Frank Camper. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 69 pp, illustrated, soft cover, ISBN 1-55950- 102-2, ORDER NUMBER 17061, $10.00) Just as carjackers roam the highways in search of easy victims, so pirates roam the seas, killing passengers and crew before making off with the loot or the boat itself. This book shows how to protect your vessel, passengers and crew from a variety of real threats. Subjects covered include: Preparing for seaborne defense * Alarms * Weapons * Flares * And much more, including sources for the items covered. The author has worked with U.S., Mexican and Saudi Arabian forces in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and the Red Sea. ======================================================= HOME WORKSHOP EXPLOSIVES: , by Uncle Fester. (1990, 5- 1/2 x 8-1/2, 126 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-022-0, ORDER NUMBER 31043, $12.95) A guide to making demolition-strength explosives using readily available materials and supplies. The detailed, illustrated instructions rely on fairly simple procedures. Covers *Nitroglycerin * Nitroglycol * Nitromannitol * PETN * RDX (Cyclonite) * And more, including detonation systems. Sold for informational purposes only. ======================================================= HOMEMADE GUNS AND HOMEMADE AMMO: , by Ronald B. Brown. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 190 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-39-3, ORDER NUMBER 25052, $14.95) How many "homemade gun" books have you read, only to discover that you need a metal lathe or milling machine? This book will teach you to make guns -- and ammunition -- with simple handtools and everyday materials. Step-by-step photographs, drawings and plans show how to make: A 12 gauge shotgun * A muzzleloader * A double-barrel * A wooden gun. Five simple gunpowder recipes and two simple primer recipes are also included. ======================================================= HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: , by Burt Rapp. (1989, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 180 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-020-4, ORDER NUMBER 34047, $14.95) A detailed police manual on the procedures for investigating a murder. This is a fairly grisly book, not for the weak at heart. Covers * Arriving on the Scene of a Murder * Handling Murder Suspects * Estimating Time of Death * The Investigators Log * Sketching a Murder Scene * Using Psychics and Hypnosis * What Really Happens at an Autopsy * And Much More. ======================================================= HOW TO AVOID A DRUNK DRIVING CONVICTION: , by Judge X. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 168 pp, soft cover, ISBN 1-55950- 093-X, ORDER NUMBER 85158, $14.95) A 20-year veteran of the bench, Judge X reveals everything drinkers must know about drunk driving and the law: What to do at a traffic stop; How to beat a DUI; How to handle judges, lawyers, cops and the MADD crusaders; 100 rules for the road; And much more, including a pocket kit for the drinking driver. Lawyers charge thousands of dollars for the information presented in this book. Don't leave home without it! ======================================================= HOW TO BURY YOUR GOODS: The Complete Manual of Long- Term Underground Storage, by Eddie the Wire. (1981, 5- 1/2 x 8-1/2, 36 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-56-3, ORDER NUMBER 10049, $6.95) A completely illustrated guide to all the in's and out's of underground storage. Burial containers * Proper packaging * Locating a good site * The burial process * Protecting your site from discovery * Finding your site when you need your goods * Burying large machinery and gasoline * And Much More! You never know when you will need weapons, food and other survival items. ======================================================= HOW TO BUY LAND CHEAP: Fourth Edition, by Edward Preston. (1991, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 146 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-064-6, ORDER NUMBER 17054, $14.95) Now in its Fourth Edition, this is the bible of bargain-basement land buying. The author bought 8 lots for a total sum of $25. He shows you how to buy good land all over the country for not much more. This book takes you through a step-by-step process for 1) finding cheap land 2) evaluating it 3) bidding on it 4) closing the deal. Addresses for hundreds of sources are provided, along with proven form letters that get results. You can buy land for less than the cost of a night out -- this book shows how. ======================================================= HOW TO COLLECT ILLEGAL DEBTS: , by Harold S. Long. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 69 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-041-7, ORDER NUMBER 40067, $8.95) If a deadbeat owes you money for drugs or a gambling debt, who ya gonna call? This book shows how to collect illegal debts, and the tactics may surprise you. How to find a subject's weaknesses; Making arrangements for payments; Creating an atmosphere of fear; What to do when all else fails; And much more, including how to set-up an illegal debt collection business. ======================================================= HOW TO DETERMINE UNDISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTERESTS: , by The I.R.S.. (1983, 8-1/2 x 11, 86 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN No ISBN Number, ORDER NUMBER 55085, $12.00) This IRS manual reveals the exact methods used by government agents to snoop into private financial records in search of unreported income. Sensitive transactions can discovered without even notifying the subject of the investigation. Find out how. NOTE: This is the same material previously found in Advanced Investigative Techniques for Private Financial Records. ======================================================= HOW TO DO BUSINESS "OFF THE BOOKS": , by Adam Cash. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 156 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-25-3, ORDER NUMBER 13056, $14.95) In GUERRILLA CAPITALISM, Adam Cash showed you exactly how millions of Americans are defending themselves against a greedy government by evading taxes. Now he digs even deeper into the secrets of the Underground Economy with this amazing book. Learn to keep your underground income "off the books" and deal with the IRS and others who want to burden you with taxes, fees, licensing requirements, etc. ======================================================= HOW TO FIND MISSING PERSONS: , by Ronald George Eriksen 2. (1984, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 102 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-04-0, ORDER NUMBER 61061, $9.95) The classic book on hunting down anyone, anywhere. The author is a missing persons investigator who shares his hard-earned tips for finding people who do not want to be found. Shows how to use public and private records to track someone. Includes many practical ruses to get information from those who are unwilling to divulge it. An essential book for any investigator, and for those who want to preserve their privacy. ======================================================= HOW TO GET ID IN CANADA: Third Edition, by Ronald George Eriksen 2 and Mr. Completely. (1990, 5-1/2 x 8- 1/2, 81 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-033-6, ORDER NUMBER 61109, $9.95) There are many books available on how to get I.D. in the United States. Now, you can get documented north of the border, with HOW TO GET I.D. IN CANADA. Learn how to get these pieces of I.D.: * Birth Certificates * Drivers License * Social Insurance Card * Passport * Secondary I.D. * And much more, including tips on using mail drops and staying free. ======================================================= HOW TO GET LOST & START ALL OVER AGAIN: , by Gary B. Clark. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 138 pp, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-53-9, ORDER NUMBER 61081, $9.95) Got money problems? This book will show you how to solve them and, if that fails, how to run from them. Includes: Keeping creditors at bay; The advantages and disadvantages of bankruptcy; Getting money to Get Lost with; Starting off with a clean slate -- including how to fake a job history and re-establish credit in your new name. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE CASH MONEY AT SWAP MEETS, FLEA MARKETS, ETC: , by Jordan Cooper. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 180 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-82-2, ORDER NUMBER 13077, $14.95) After years of making good money at flea markets, the author lets you in on the secrets of success. What to sell * Transportation * Setting-Up * How to Display Your Wares * Pricing * Saving Money on Food * Advertising * Rain and Bad Weather * The IRS * And Much More. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Four Volume Set: , by Eddie the Wire. (, ISBN 1-55950-060-3, ORDER NUMBER 52040, $20.00) Volumes One through Four. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Three Volume Set: , by Eddie the Wire. (, ISBN 1-55950-059-X, ORDER NUMBER 52035, $15.00) Volumes One through Three. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Volume 1: , by Eddie the Wire. (1980, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 31 pp, 23 illustrations, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-047-6, ORDER NUMBER 52010, $5.95) Complete, illustrated instructions for making your own professional lock tools -- better than manufactured tools and much cheaper! All the tools you need are available in hardware and hobby shops with no questions asked. Volume One: Lifter picks * Diamond picks * Snake picks * Plug spinners * Tools for spring latches * Car- opening tools. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Volume 2: , by Eddie the Wire. (1981, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 50 pp, 24 illustrations, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-048-4, ORDER NUMBER 52033, $5.95) Tension wrenches * Carrying cases * Mass production techniques * Impressioning tools * "Stoning" picks. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Volume 3: , by Eddie the Wire. (1981, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 44 pp, 28 illustrations, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-049-2, ORDER NUMBER 52034, $5.95) Pick guns * Simulators * Tools for tubular locks * Tension wrenches for lever locks * Weighted tension wrenches. ======================================================= HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LOCK TOOLS, Volume 4: , by Eddie the Wire. (1986, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 55 pp, 8 illustrations, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-050-6, ORDER NUMBER 52041, $5.95) Using a computer to generate pick profiles * Making "soft" break-ins that can't be detected * How to "case" a subdivision * One-handed tension wrench * Magnetizing picks for concealment. ======================================================= HOW TO START YOUR OWN COUNTRY: Second Edition, by Erwin S. Strauss. (1984, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 174 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-01-6, ORDER NUMBER 17028, $9.95) "Start your own country?" Yes! This book tells the story of dozens of new country projects and explains the options available to those who want to start a country of their own. Covers diplomacy, national defense, sovereignty, raising funds, recruiting settlers, and more, including names and addresses of current projects. Over 100 pages of fascinating case histories illustrated with dozens of rare photos. ======================================================= HOW TO STEAL FOOD FROM THE SUPERMARKET: , by J. Andrew Anderson. (1993, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 63 pp, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-091-3, ORDER NUMBER 40079, $10.00) Written by a supermarket security guard, this book will give your budget a boost! Learn all the ins and outs of shoplifting success, including: * Do-it-yourself markdowns * Scamming the scanner * How to dress for success * Defeating store security * And much more, including the one mistake that trips-up most shoplifters and the one item you must bring shoplifting with you. This offer not available in stores. ======================================================= HOW TO SURVIVE A NUCLEAR ACCIDENT: , by Duncan Long. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 154 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-67-9, ORDER NUMBER 11095, $10.95) Even with all the built-in safeguards, nuclear powerplant disasters are possible -- witness Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. This book shows what you can do NOW and in the event of a nuclear accident. Detection equipment * Protective suits, masks and filters * Deciding whether to flee or stay * Decontamination procedures for home, food and water * And much more. ======================================================= HOW TO USE MAIL DROPS FOR PRIVACY AND PROFIT: , by Jack Luger. (1988, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 112 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-75-X, ORDER NUMBER 61092, $12.50) Mail drops are the number one most important technique for insuring your privacy. They are confidential mailing addresses that allow you to receive and send mail anonymously. How to select a mail drop; How to run a mail drop; Dodging creditors; Private safe deposit boxes; Sex in the mail; Fake ID; Financial privacy; Electronic mail drops; "Branch" offices; And much more. ======================================================= HUNTING HUMANS: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers, by Michael Newton. (1990, 8-1/2 x 11, 353 pp, illustrated, hard cover., ISBN 1-55950-026-3, ORDER NUMBER 34050, $34.95) More than 500 detailed case histories of serial killers from the 20th Century. This disturbing book describes their lives and their exploits without any varnish or puffery -- the chilling details speak for themselves. More than 60% of the killers described here have never been mentioned in a published book before. This huge book is an unforgettable chronicle of the world's most deranged homicidal maniacs. ======================================================= HYDROPONIC HOT HOUSE, THE: Low-Cost, High-Yield Greenhouse Gardening, by James B. DeKorne. (1992, 5- 1/2" x 8-1/2", 178 pp, illustrated, index, soft cover., ISBN 1-55950-079-4, ORDER NUMBER 14133, $16.95) An illustrated guide to alternative-energy greenhouse gardening. Includes directions for building several different greenhouses, practical advice on harnessing solar energy, and many hard-earned suggestions for increasing plant yield. This is also the first easy-to- use guide to home hydroponics. ======================================================= IMPROVISED WEAPONS IN AMERICAN PRISONS: , by Jack Luger. (1985, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 83 pp, illustrated, soft cover., ISBN 0-915179-26-1, ORDER NUMBER 22023, $8.00) Dozens of rare photographs highlight this fascinating book on how weapons are made and used in American prisons. Covers knives, garottes, fire bombs, blunt instruments and guns. Also includes information on how weapons are smuggled into prisons, how they are hidden once inside and how they are used in escapes. -- _ __ | __ | ` __ __ [c--f--e] at [holonet.net] | | __| ~|~ __|| ||__| Beaverton, Oregon USA |__ |_ |__| | |__| \/ |__. GO BLAZERS!