Describing Practical Methods of Using Explosives for Various Purposes. The 14th Edition's handbook is to provide both non-mining methods and a blasting reference handbook to help the blaster-in-charge understand the core blasting principles.

:: Optimize blast performance

:: independently make blast designs

:: Assess performance

:: Trouble-shoot problems

:: Conduct safe and secure blasting operations

540 ages of practical advice, history and photos of explosives.