In the United States, in the late 1970s, the US Military began to look at other ways to produce technical manuals.
It also produced manuals, and publications specifically oriented towards publishing.
Moody's was founded by John Moody in 1909 to produce manuals of statistics related to stocks and bonds and bond ratings.
Its basis was a minimal description and example of a table from the prior Mil-M-38784B specification for producing technical manuals.
Mr. Farmer, who made a fortune at a relatively young age producing technical manuals, can afford to be a full-time volunteer.
The practice of producing non-binding manuals on the application of international humanitarian law is not new.
Sigma Pi also produces manuals that aid the pledge education process, as well as all ritual information.
At its peak the Nuffield Press used more than 1,000 tons of paper a year producing literature, manuals, magazines, diaries and posters.
Some fighting groups produce written manuals that codify styles and training techniques, while others rely on direct interpersonal transfer of knowledge.
SCI produced and distributed manuals describing construction and use of solar box style cookers.