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Reviews posted on the e-books indicate that they've remained on the bookseller's website for years, despite clearly indicating in the titles that al-Qaeda materials are being offered.
There are two listings for "Al-Malahem Media Foundation presents A Special Gift to the Islamic Nation The first Magazine issued by al-Qaida in the English language." That refers to the 2010 debut of AQAP's English-language Inspire magazine; the site notes that the free Nook book is "digitized from 2010 volume."
(Barnes & Noble website screenshot)HOLD THE PICKLES, HOLD THE LETTICE ... SPECAIL ORDERS DON'T UNSET US!!!
The first issue of Inspire includes the infamous "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom" article from "The AQ Chef" that sparked the trend of publishing detailed, open-source instructions to jihadists on constructing explosive devices. "We are conveying to you our military training right into your kitchen to relieve you of the difficulty of traveling to us," states the article. "... In one or two days the bomb could be ready to kill at least ten people. In a month you may make a bigger and more lethal bomb that could kill tens of people."
The step-by-step picture instructions walk would-be jihadists through constructing an explosive device with ingredients including matchstick heads and sugar, details how to fill it with projectile shrapnel, and shows how to wire it up with a timer.
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The step-by-step picture instructions walk would-be jihadists through constructing an explosive device with ingredients including matchstick heads and sugar, details how to fill it with projectile shrapnel, and shows how to wire it up with a timer.
WILLIAMS SONOMA ... ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK ... PERHAPS TARGET IS A BETTER BET!
Using a pressure cooker instead of a pipe "is the most effective method," al-Qaeda advises.
During the trial of Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who along with his brother used pressure-cooker bombs, an FBI agent testified that three copies of Inspire magazine were found on the bomber's laptop -- including the "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom" issue.
COOKING WITH A FRIEND
During the trial of Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who along with his brother used pressure-cooker bombs, an FBI agent testified that three copies of Inspire magazine were found on the bomber's laptop -- including the "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom" issue.
COOKING WITH A FRIEND
The 65-page magazine also includes articles on what to expect in jihad -- "having a friend makes a difference" -- and a message from deceased American al-Qaeda recruiter Anwar al-Awlaki to Muslims in his home country.
The Inspire issue appears to have been a free download on the bookseller's site for some time. One Barnes & Noble posting for the e-book included a review from nearly three and a half years ago, while the other product posting includes two reviews that are about six years old. One of the two postings lists the Al-Malahem Media Foundation, AQAP's media arm, as the author.
The other Al-Malahem offering on the Barnes & Noble site is "An English Translation of Al-Malahem Media's Audio Release And If You Must ... by the Mujahid Sheikh Ibrahim al-Rubaish May Allah Protect Him."
(Barnes & Noble website screenshot)
The Inspire issue appears to have been a free download on the bookseller's site for some time. One Barnes & Noble posting for the e-book included a review from nearly three and a half years ago, while the other product posting includes two reviews that are about six years old. One of the two postings lists the Al-Malahem Media Foundation, AQAP's media arm, as the author.
The other Al-Malahem offering on the Barnes & Noble site is "An English Translation of Al-Malahem Media's Audio Release And If You Must ... by the Mujahid Sheikh Ibrahim al-Rubaish May Allah Protect Him."
(Barnes & Noble website screenshot)