Publisher Profile: Desert Publications

Desert Publications (often associated with the brand Desert Publications Sales) is a unique American publishing house known for curating and reprinting technical manuals, military field guides, and "how-to" books on extreme self-reliance. Unlike mainstream publishers, Desert Publications focuses almost exclusively on actionable, technical, and historical data that was originally intended for military or government use.

3. Fundamentals of the Polygraph: A Student’s Manual

A surprisingly professional text on how lie detectors work, including chapters on how to "beat" a polygraph using physiological control techniques (tightening sphincter muscles, biting tongue, etc.). This is a favorite among true-crime collectors.

: Rare technical manuals that offer a glimpse into the underground "how-to" culture of the 20th century. 2. A Legacy of Practical Survival