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A safe and professional instruction manual
Tom Peregrin is highly respected in the pyrotechnical field as a knowledgeable and safe operator. This book is indispensable for either the novice or the more advanced pyrotechnician. If you can only afford to buy one book on pyrotechnics, you should start with this one.

Well thought Out!
From the novice point of view, I would rank this as one of the finest books on pyrotechnics.
Let me give an example. Have you ever been in an advanced math course in some school, and you couldn't remember a formula you needed to solve the equation because it was an equation you have not had to use for 5 years or so? The term "building block" in what I am trying to get to. Obviously, this formula, or building block, had not been implanted firmly enough for you to recall it at a later date when needed. Or it could be that you never bothered learning that one "building block" because you had no use for it at the time it was being taught. Regardless, that describes this book extremely well. It covers the basic steps every would be hobbyist will need.
The main focus of this book is exactly what it states...Introductory. The Author leads the would be hobbyist slowly through many important steps left too vague in many other text. The book also guides the would be hobbyist through the basic fundamental science, or theory, of how pyrotechnics work without being too cumbersome. Clearly not a definitive guide on all areas of pyrotechnics, the author guides the reader to other text for better understanding and further study. In this book, however, that is not a weakness.
This book doesn't have all the answers, just all the answers that matter. It is the most complete guide ever written for the beginner. Don't feel bad. We have all been there.

Awesome for begginers
This book is awesome for begginers. It covers safety and equipment that is necessary to make homemade fireworks. It walks you through begginer projects and then on to advanced projects. All of the projects require something that you created or learned in an earlier project. It takes you from making black powder up to making arial shells. It doesn't use any pyrotechnics lingo so someone like me who is a novice can understand and follow along without any confusion. The book was published by skylighter.com where you can purchase everything that is used in the book.

Awesome for begginers
This book is awesome for begginers. It covers safety and equipment that is necessary to make homemade fireworks. It walks you through begginer projects and then on to advanced projects. All of the projects require something that you created or learned in an earlier project. It takes you from making black powder up to making arial shells. It doesn't use any pyrotechnics lingo so someone like me who is a novice can understand and follow along without any confusion. The book was published by skylighter.com where you can purchase everything that is used in the book. ... Read more

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A great value!Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost.Urban Operations: This manual provides the analytical tools for evaluating an urban operation to determine if the operation is necessary for overall mission success. It also provides the means to understanding and determining the impacts of the urban environment on military operations and provides information on managing, taking advantage of, and mitigating the effects of those impacts as appropriate.Chapter Contents: The Urban Outlook; Understanding the Urban Environment; Understanding the Urban Threat; Understanding the Urban Environment's Effects on Warfighting Functions and Tactics; Contemplating Urban Operations; Foundations for Urban Operations; Urban Offensive Operations; Urban Defensive Operations; Urban Stability and Civil Support Operations; Urban Sustainment; Appendix: Siege of Beirut: An Illustration of the Fundamentals of Urban Operations; An Urban Focus to the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield; Operations in Somalia: Applying the Urban Operational Framework to Stability Operations; Joint and Multinational Urban Operations.Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals: The purpose of this manual is to orient soldiers to the functions and descriptions of hand grenades and ground pyrotechnic signals. It provides a reference for the identification and capabilities of various hand grenades and pyrotechnic signals. It also provides a guide for the proper handling and throwing of hand grenades, suggests methods and techniques for the tactical employment of hand grenades, and provides a guide for commanders conducting hand grenade training. ... Read more

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nope not it...
if your looking for detailed manual keep looking this will only gives you hints and stories about works...
i expected alot more for the price!!! ... Read more

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The purpose of this manual is to orient Soldiers to the functions and descriptions of hand grenades and ground pyrotechnic signals. It provides a reference for the identification and capabilities of various hand grenades and pyrotechnic signals. It also provides a guide for the proper handling and throwing of hand grenades, suggests methods and techniques for the tactical employment of hand grenades, and provides a guide for commanders conducting hand grenade training.

This manual provides information and guidance for operating, using, and training with hand grenades. It is intended for two user groups: training centers responsible for introducing and training soldiers to a basic knowledge level; and field units, officers, and noncommissioned officers responsible for sustaining basic knowledge level skills and advancing Soldier skills in the employment of hand grenades on the battlefield.

The development of new hand grenades and improvement of existing hand grenades has resulted in many different gren ... Read more

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Chapters: Explosives, Fuels, Propellants, Pyrotechnic Compositions, Gunpowder, Carbon Dioxide, Shaped Charge, Petroleum, Coal, Dynamite, Plastic Explosive, Semtex, Reactive Armour, Natural Gas, Thermite, C-4, Misznay-schardin Effect, List of Explosives Used During World War Ii, Kerosene, Brisance, Biogas, Coke, Electrothermal-Chemical Technology, Anfo, Filling Station, Peat, Nuclear Explosive, Hexamine, Low-Carbon Fuel Standard, Common Ethanol Fuel Mixtures, Improvised Explosive Device, Biofuel, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, Fuel Efficiency in Transportation, Methane, Timeline of Alcohol Fuel, Ammunition, Wood Fuel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Smokeless Powder, Water Splitting, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel, Methanol Economy, Charcoal, Vegetable Oil Fuel, Wood Pellet, Ammonium Nitrate Disasters, Fuel Card, Heat of Combustion, Gunpowder Magazine, Nano-Thermite, Wood Gas Generator, Flash Powder, Liquid Nitrogen Vehicle, Nitromethane, Explosively Formed Penetrator, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, Dimethyl Ether, Oxyhydrogen, Pellet Stove, Beyond-Armour Effect, Steam Explosion, Tnt Equivalent, Dense Inert Metal Explosive, Chlorodifluoromethane, Gas Flare, Corn Stove, Pyrotechnic Initiator, High Test Peroxide, Oxygenate, Alternative Fuel, Detonating Cord, Polymer-Bonded Explosive, Underground Storage Tank, Magnesium/teflon/viton, Deflagration, Squib, Isobutane, Tire Derived Fuel, Tovex, Tannerite, Detonator, Strength, Biohydrogen, Amatol, Ballistite, Cow Dung, Nitroethane, Oxyliquit, Pyrotechnic Heat Source, Bleve, Explosives Trace Detector, Explosives Safety, Diethylene Glycol Dinitrate, Multifuel, Cow Power, Glow Fuel, Pilot Light, World Lp Gas Association, Carbon Based Fuel, Coalite, Smoke Composition, Whale Oil, Hexamine Fuel Tablet, Carbonite, Explosive Lens, Rocket Candy, List of Japanese World War Ii Explosives, Explosion Protection, Reactive Material, Delay Composition, Munroe Effect, Fuel Management Systems, Otto Fu...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=22543360 ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Italy face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles to Italy? How important is Italy compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles vary from one country of origin to another in Italy? On the supply side, Italy also exports fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. Which countries receive the most exports from Italy? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Italy. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles for those countries serving Italy via exports, or supplying from Italy via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Italy fits into the world market for imported and exported fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Wines & Vines, published by Hiaring Company on May 1, 1997. The length of the article is 680 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Pyrotechnics and bird control. (bird control for vineyards)
Author: Mike Taber
Publication: Wines & Vines (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1997
Publisher: Hiaring Company
Volume: v78Issue: n5Page: p48(1)

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The purpose of this manual is to orient soldiers to the functions and descriptions of hand grenades and ground pyrotechnic signals. It provides a reference for the identification and capabilities of various hand grenades and pyrotechnic signals. It also provides a guide for the proper handling and throwing of hand grenades, suggests methods and techniques for the tactical employment of hand grenades, and provides a guide for commanders conducting hand grenade training. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on February 22, 2003. The length of the article is 843 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tragedies prompt local review of pyrotechnic rules.(General News)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: February 22, 2003
Publisher: The Register Guard
Page: A1

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Denmark face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles to Denmark? How important is Denmark compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles vary from one country of origin to another in Denmark? On the supply side, Denmark also exports fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. Which countries receive the most exports from Denmark? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Denmark. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles for those countries serving Denmark via exports, or supplying from Denmark via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.

In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Denmark fits into the world market for imported and exported fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. The total level of imports and exports on ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Germany face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles to Germany? How important is Germany compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles vary from one country of origin to another in Germany? On the supply side, Germany also exports fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. Which countries receive the most exports from Germany? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Germany. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles for those countries serving Germany via exports, or supplying from Germany via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Germany fits into the world market for imported and exported fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Germany in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Germany is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Germany compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Calcium Chloride, Copper(ii) Chloride, Copper(ii) Oxide, Calcium Sulfate, Copper(i) Chloride, Barium Chloride, Copper(ii) Nitrate, Barium Carbonate, Pyrotechnic Colorant, Calcium Nitrate, Barium Nitrate, Strontium Carbonate, Cryolite, Strontium Sulfate, Barium Peroxide, Copper(ii) Carbonate, Strontium Nitrate, Barium Chlorate, Rubidium Nitrate, Caesium Nitrate, Lithium Nitrate, Strontium Peroxide, Barium Oxalate. Excerpt:Barium carbonate Barium carbonate (Ba CO 3), also known as witherite , is a chemical compound used in rat poison , bricks , ceramic glazes and cement . Witherite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. The crystals are invariably twinned together in groups of three, giving rise to pseudo-hexagonal forms somewhat resembling bipyramidal crystals of quartz , the faces are usually rough and striated horizontally. The mineral is named after William Withering , who in 1784 recognized it to be chemically distinct from barytes . It occurs in veins of lead ore at Hexham in Northumberland , Alston in Cumbria , Anglezarke , near Chorley in Lancashire and a few other localities. Witherite is readily altered to barium sulfate by the action of water containing calcium sulfate in solution and crystals are therefore frequently encrusted with barytes . It is the chief source of barium salts and is mined in considerable amounts in Northumberland. It is used for the preparation of rat poison, in the manufacture of glass and porcelain , and formerly for refining sugar . It is also used for controlling the chromate to sulfate ratio in chromium electroplating baths. Preparation Barium carbonate is made commercially from barium sulfide either by treatment with sodium carbonate at 60 to 70 °C (soda ash method) or by passing carbon dioxide at 40 to 90 °C. In the soda ash process, sol... ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Sweden face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles to Sweden? How important is Sweden compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles vary from one country of origin to another in Sweden? On the supply side, Sweden also exports fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. Which countries receive the most exports from Sweden? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles in Sweden. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles for those countries serving Sweden via exports, or supplying from Sweden via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models.In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where Sweden fits into the world market for imported and exported fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for Sweden in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that Sweden is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize Sweden compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes. ... Read more

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Great Book, Wrong Publisher!
Not sure where Amazon got the idea that JoP might be the publisher of this book. It's actually from MP Associates. JoP specializes in cheap, photocopied print-on-demand stuff. Do not be deceived. This book is not like that; it's a very high-quality item of great historical value. If you appreciate or have an interest in the history of fireworks, this book is for you.

5 stars, but they don't go to the Kosankes (proprietors of JoP). ... Read more

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US Army, Technical Manual, UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MILITARY PYROTECHNICS, TM 9-1370-203-20, 1995

1-1. Scope
a. These instructions apply to military pyrotechnics and
are for use by unit maintenance personnel.


CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Section I. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Forms, Records, and Reports
1.3 Destruction of Military Pyrotechnics
to Prevent Enemy Use
1.4 Safety
1.5 Care and Handling
Section II. Description and Data
1.6 Types of Pyrotechnic Devices
1.7 Identification
1.8 Description
1.9 Data
CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Service Upon Receipt of Materiel
2.1 General
2.2 Precautions
2.3 Inspection of Packaging Materials
2.4 Corrective Action
2.5 Unpacking Procedures
Section II. Tools and Equipment
2.6 Common Tools and Equipment
2.7 Repair Parts and Special Tools
CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - Continued
Section III. Maintenance
2.8 General
2.9 Consumable Supplies
2.10 Maintenance of Box Hardware
2.11 Maintenance of Boxes
2.12 Marking of Boxes
2.13 Cleaning, Touch-up, and Marking of Steel Drum
for M142 Atomic Explosion Simulator
2.14 Painting and Marking of Boxes with Light Loads
2.15 Repacking Procedures
2.16 Releasing Gas from PA-19 Metal Containers
CHAPTER 3. SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
Section I. Shipment
3.1 Precautions
3.2 Transportation
3.3 Handling
Section ll. Storage
3.4 Precautions
3.5 Data
3.6 Procedures
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES.
APPENDIX B. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
APPENDIX C. PACKING MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES, AND TOOLS
APPENDIX D. EXPENDABLE AND DURABLE ITEMS LIST


LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
2-1 Atomic Explosion Simulator M142
C-1 Typical Box, Packing
C-2 Typical Ammunition Packing Box
C-3 Metal Ammunition Container
C-4 Ammunition Fiber Container
C-5 Ammunition Fiber Drum
C-6 Shipping and Storage Container, Cartridge: M548
C-7 Packing, Preformed: PA142 (for Container, Signal)
C-8 Packing and Marking for AVCPS, MGSS
C-9 Packing and Marking for AVCPS, DIFCUE
C-10 Packing and Marking for Simulator, Antitank Guided Missile Signature
C-11 Packing and Marking for Box, Pallet Type, Wirebound for Simulator,
Antitank Guided Missile Signature
C-12 Packing and Marking for Container, PA19
C-13 Packing and Marking for Wood Box
C-14 Packing for Simulators M34 and M35 ... Read more