Cybersecurity for Beginners is an engaging introduction to the field of cybersecurity. You'll learn how attackers operate, as well as how to defend yourself and organizations against online attacks. You don't need a technical background to understand core cybersecurity concepts and their practical applications - all you need is this book. It covers all the important stuff and leaves out the jargon, giving you a broad view of how specific attacks work and common methods used by online adversaries, as well as the controls and strategies you can use to defend against them. Each chapter tackles a new topic from the ground up, such as malware or social engineering, with easy-to-grasp explanations of the technology at play and relatable, real-world examples. Hands-on exercises then turn the conceptual knowledge you've gained into cyber-savvy skills that will make you safer at work and at home. You'll explore various types of authentication (and how they can be broken), ways to prevent infections from different types of malware, like worms and viruses, and methods for protecting your cloud accounts from adversaries who target web apps. You'll also learn how to: Use command-line tools to see information about your computer and network Analyze email headers to detect phishing attempts Open potentially malicious documents in a sandbox to safely see what they do Set up your operating system accounts, firewalls, and router to protect your network Perform a SQL injection attack by targeting an intentionally vulnerable website Encrypt and hash your files In addition, you'll get an inside look at the roles and responsibilities of security professionals, see how an attack works from a cybercriminal's viewpoint, and get first-hand experience implementing sophisticated cybersecurity measures on your own devices.

In Tamil Nadu, India, a boy named Kalki is born with blue skin. He believes that he is the Hindu god Vishnu and that he can perform miracles. The truth is much darker. As Kalki struggles to extract himself from under the thumb of his controlling father, he must also reconcile with the idea that everything he's ever been told might not be true. When his father drags him on a tour to America, Kalki seizes his chance to explore what life as an ordinary man might be like. Pulled between India and America, and his father's web of control, Kalki must find his true place in the world. 'Rich, beautifully told and moving' Guardian 'It is impossible not to be hypnotized... Sindu masterfully renders how our environments bake into our skin' The New York Times 'The richness of this story will take hold of you and never let go' Roxane Gay 'Marvelous' Devin Murphy 'A memorable and vivid coming-of-age story' Elise Hooper 'Stunning' Kristen Arnett 'An instant classic' Nick White 'Exquisite' Patrick Cottrell 'Profound' Tessa Fontaine 'One of the most original and beautiful novels I've read in a long time' Brandon Hobson Shortlisted for the 2022 Lammy Award in Bisexual Fiction An Autostraddle Best Queer Book of the Year An ABA Indie Next Pick for November 2021 An AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

Das perfekte Set für jeden Liebhaber vom Camping und Garten. Bestehend aus: Premium Kunststoff Propan-Gasflasche 10 kg (leer) Umrüstset für Gasgrills und Kocher Die Composite Gasflasche wurde als moderne Alternative zu den traditionellen Stahl-Gasflaschen designed. Produziert aus fortschrittlichem Kunststoff und Verbundwerkstoff, vereinen die Composite-Gasflaschen kompromisslos Sicherheit, Qualität, Design und Innovation. Der Clue ist der transluzente Glasfaser Druckkörper, welcher den Füllstand sichtbar macht. Diese moderne Propan-Gasflasche kann von jedem Direktabfüller befüllt werden. Gewichts-Vorteil: Stahl-Gasflasche 11 kg gefüllt: ca. 22 kgKunststoff-Gasflasche 10 kg gefüllt: ca 15,30 kg Anwendung: Die Premium Kunststoff-Gasflaschen sind Kauf-Flaschen (Eigentumsflaschen) und eignen sich für eine große Bandbreite an Einsatzmöglichkeiten, wie beispielsweise gewerbliche und private Zwecke, aber auch für den Einsatz in der Freizeit, wie z.B. Kochen, Grillen, Heizen, Küchen, Abflammen und viele weitere Einsazmöglichkeiten. Keine Rostflecken mehr durch den Einsatz von korrosionsfreien Materialien. Besonders geeignet für Caravaning oder Maritim. Entspricht 1:1 dem Leergewicht einer ALUGAS Flasche Moderne Optik in anthrazit inkl. deutschem Standardventil Vielseitig einsetzbar z. B.  zum Grillen, Kochen, Heizen, Brennen und viel mehr... Umweltfreundlich Stapelbar Leergewicht (TARA): 5,3 kg Optimal für Maritim (Salzwasserresistent) und Caravaning (Gewichtsvorteil) Made in Europe Wir arbeiten mit Hochdruck am Ausbau des Händlernetzes außerhalb Dortmunds. Ein Direktabfüller in Ihrer Nähe ist problemlos in der Lage Ihre eigene Composite-Gasflasche zu befüllen. Es handelt sich um eine leere Eigentumsflasche und darf von jedem Abfüller gefüllt werden. Gerne können Sie Ihren Gas-Händler auf unsere tolle Flasche aufmerksam machen. Wir freuen uns über jede Anfrage. Bitte informieren Sie sich vor dem Kauf, ob Ihr Händler bez. Direktabfüller diese Flasche auffüllt oder tauscht. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mit dem Umrüst-Set können Sie Ihren Gasgrill, Kocher, Heizung oder auch Heizstrahler von Kartusche auf Gasflasche umrüsten, ganz simpel das Gewinde an das Gegenstück drehen. Weber Performer Deluxe GBS Weber Go-Anywhere Weber Q 100, Q 120, Q 1000, Q 1200 Napoleon Travel Q Serie Landmann 12050, 12900 Broil King Porta Chef COBB Premier Kuhn Rikon Tisch-Gasgrill KR 47 X und viele weitere Grills mit einer Schraub-Kartusche Auch passend auf alle Heizgeräte und Kocher die mit einer Schraubkartusche betrieben werden. Zur Verwendung direkt am Kartuschen-Anschluss. Durch den Gebrauch von einer Gasflasche, haben sich die Investitionskosten sehr schnell wieder &#34,gerechnet&#34, Denn Sie müssen die teuren Kartuschen nicht mehr kaufen. Ganz simpel von einer Gaskartusche auf eine Gasflasche (2,5 kg - 11 kg) umrüsten. Wechseln Sie mit dem neuen Umrüstset je nach Bedarf zwischen Gasflasche und Gaskartusche! Schrauben Sie, anstatt der Gaskartusche, den Gasschlauch mit dem Ende des Gewindeadapters an den Gaskartuschenanschluss. Sollten Sie wieder eine Gaskartusche für Ihren Grill verwenden wollen, schrauben Sie den Gewindeadapter in sekundenschnelle problemlos wieder ab. Wichtiger Hinweis: Bitte setzen Sie keine Gasschläuche ein, die länger als 200 cm sind um die reibungslose Funktion des Gasdruckreglers zu gewährleisten. Gummi-Gasschlauch (winterfest): Anschluss: 1/4&#34, links x Adapter 7/16-28 UNEF, Länge: 100 cm, temperaturbeständig von -30°C bis &#43,70°C Camping-Outdoor-Gasdruckregler 50 mbar, 1,5 kg/h, Kleinflaschenanschluss für 2,5-11 kg Gasflaschen Keine aufwendigen Umbaumaßnahmen erforderlich Für die Verwendung in Deutschland, Polen, Österreich Schlauch ist winterfest

Special Agent Patrick Bowers is about to uncover the military's darkest secret . . . and his own dark past. While investigating a series of baffling fires in San Diego, Special Agent Patrick Bowers is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue where nothing is as it appears to be. With a killer on the loose and one of the world's most deadly devices missing, Bowers is caught in a race against time to stop a criminal mastermind's trap before it closes around the people he loves. "James ratchets up the thrills and chills. This is first-class suspense."--Eric Wilson, author of A Shred of Truth and Expiration Date "James's ability to use modern, up-to-date investigative techniques to solve his criminal mysteries places him at the forefront of current mystery writers."--E. Cleon Glaze, retired FBI agent "Steven James has certainly done his homework. His level of detail and knowledge in the area of the military characters is superb. I could not put this one down!"--LT Robert Bess, US Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations Critically acclaimed author Steven James has written more than twenty books, including the bestselling thriller The Pawn. One of the nation's most innovative storytellers, Steven developed his skill as a performer at East Tennessee State University (MA in storytelling). He lives in Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

The first authorized pictorial autobiography for the trade by the legendary Tina Turner, containing iconic as well as never-before-seen candid photos, letters, and other personal items of The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, from her early career to today. Tina Turner has always been a glorious force to be reckoned with; for more than sixty years, Tina has captivated audiences all over the world. For the first time, Tina has assembled an exceptional collection of images and ephemera to mark her eightieth birthday. Lavishly illustrated, Tina Turner: That's My Life features the work of world-renowned photographers including Peter Lindbergh, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Weber, Anton Corbijn, Herb Ritts, Andy Warhol, Lord Snowdon, and Paul Cox among others. Also showcased are illustrations by fashion designers who were inspired by Tina, including Christian Louboutin, Antonio, and Bob Mackie. Additionally, Tina delved into her personal archive, and That's My Life showcases some of Tina's most famous dresses, wigs, and shoes. Comments handwritten by Tina Turner herself are included, and as well as handwritten letters from such friends as Beyoncé, Giorgio Armani, Bryan Adams, Oprah Winfrey, and Mick Jagger and others. Tina Turner: That's My Life is a comprehensive window into the world of Tina Turner, and is the perfect celebration of this storied performer that is sure to wow longtime and new fans alike.

The first authorized pictorial autobiography for the trade by the legendary Tina Turner, containing iconic as well as never-before-seen candid photos, letters, and other personal items of The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, from her early career to today. Tina Turner has always been a glorious force to be reckoned with; for more than sixty years, Tina has captivated audiences all over the world. For the first time, Tina has assembled an exceptional collection of images and ephemera to mark her eightieth birthday. Lavishly illustrated, Tina Turner: That's My Life features the work of world-renowned photographers including Peter Lindbergh, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Weber, Anton Corbijn, Herb Ritts, Andy Warhol, Lord Snowdon, and Paul Cox among others. Also showcased are illustrations by fashion designers who were inspired by Tina, including Christian Louboutin, Antonio, and Bob Mackie. Additionally, Tina delved into her personal archive, and That's My Life showcases some of Tina's most famous dresses, wigs, and shoes. Comments handwritten by Tina Turner herself are included, and as well as handwritten letters from such friends as Beyoncé, Giorgio Armani, Bryan Adams, Oprah Winfrey, and Mick Jagger and others. Tina Turner: That's My Life is a comprehensive window into the world of Tina Turner, and is the perfect celebration of this storied performer that is sure to wow longtime and new fans alike.

Als eines der besten Bücher von PopMatters im Jahr 2025 ausgezeichnet, entdecken Sie eine neue Seite der Lieder von Bob Dylan, indem Sie die Vorzüge rauer Klänge, eigenwilliger Intonation und einer krächzenden Stimme erkunden. Folk-Troubadour, Rockstar, Country-Sänger – für einen Musiker, der so viele Personas angenommen hat, klingt Bob Dylan immer wie er selbst. Während er viele der ikonischsten und einflussreichsten Texte der letzten sechzig Jahre geschrieben hat, hat Dylans Musik auch unser akustisches Vorstellungsvermögen mit seiner rauen Stimme, dem heulenden Harmonika-Spiel und der grob bearbeiteten Gitarre neu gestaltet. Der Musikwissenschaftler Steven Rings argumentiert, dass solche klanglichen Unvollkommenheiten zentral für das Verständnis von Dylans Liedern und deren Anziehungskraft sind. Diese Makel können Authentizität oder Persona hervorrufen, seine sozialen Verpflichtungen signalisieren und seine politischen Schwächen verraten. Rings beginnt mit Dylans Stimme und untersucht deren Wandelbarkeit, unverwechselbare Merkmale und die Fähigkeit, Charaktere zu verkörpern, einschliesslich der weiblichen Erzählerin von "House of the Rising Sun." Anschliessend wendet sich Rings Dylan als Instrumentalist zu und betrachtet seine berüchtigte Einführung der E-Gitarre im Jahr 1965 sowie sein stilistisch vielfältiges akustisches Spiel, das Klänge und Techniken von schwarzen Bluesmusikern und anderen Einflüssen entlehnt. Rings verfolgt die Geschichten, die in Dylans Harmonika sowie im Klavier hörbar sind, das seit seinen frühesten Tagen, als er Little Richard in seiner Heimatstadt Hibbing, Minnesota, imitierte, zentral für seine Musikproduktion war. Schliesslich führt Rings die Leser durch eines von Dylans bekanntesten Liedern, "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall," und analysiert dessen musikalische Quellen sowie Variationen in Live-Aufführungen. Eine begleitende Website mit Audio- und Video-Beispielen hilft den Lesern, die Nuancen und Eigenheiten in Dylans Werk zu erkennen und, noch wichtiger, deren Auswirkungen zu verstehen. Ein genauer Blick auf einen unterdiskutierten, aber wesentlichen Aspekt von Dylans Oeuvre, "What Did You Hear," bietet ein frisches Verständnis eines einzigartigen Performers, seiner musikalischen Entscheidungen und der Bedeutungen, die wir in seinen unvollkommenen Klängen hören können.

Fully-updated for Python 3, the second edition of this worldwide bestseller (over 100,000 copies sold) explores the stealthier side of programming and brings you all new strategies for your hacking projects. When it comes to creating powerful and effective hacking tools, Python is the language of choice for most security analysts. In Black Hat Python, 2nd Edition, you'll explore the darker side of Python's capabilities-writing network sniffers, stealing email credentials, brute forcing directories, crafting mutation fuzzers, infecting virtual machines, creating stealthy trojans, and more. The second edition of this bestselling hacking book contains code updated for the latest version of Python 3, as well as new techniques that reflect current industry best practices. You'll also find expanded explanations of Python libraries such as ctypes, struct, lxml, and BeautifulSoup, and dig deeper into strategies, from splitting bytes to leveraging computer-vision libraries, that you can apply to future hacking projects. You'll learn how to: Create a trojan command-and-control using GitHub Detect sandboxing and automate common malware tasks, like keylogging and screenshotting Escalate Windows privileges with creative process control Use offensive memory forensics tricks to retrieve password hashes and inject shellcode into a virtual machine Extend the popular Burp Suite web-hacking tool Abuse Windows COM automation to perform a man-in-the-browser attack Exfiltrate data from a network most sneakily When it comes to offensive security, your ability to create powerful tools on the fly is indispensable. Learn how with the second edition of Black Hat Python. New to this edition: All Python code has been updated to cover Python 3 and includes updated libraries used in current Python applications. Additionally, there are more in-depth explanations of the code and the programming techniques have been updated to current, common tactics. Examples of new material that you'll learn include how to sniff network traffic, evade anti-virus software, brute-force web applications, and set up a command-and-control (C2) system using GitHub.

This is the third instalment in the memoirs of the Georgian Englishman Thomas Flashman, which were recently discovered on a well-known auction website. Thomas is the uncle of the notorious Victorian rogue Harry Flashman, whose memoirs have already been published, edited by George MacDonald Fraser. Thomas shares many of the family traits, particularly the ability to find himself reluctantly at the sharp end of many major events of his age. While many people have written books and novels on the Peninsular War, Thomas Flashman's memoirs offer a unique perspective. They include new accounts of famous battles, but also incredible incidents and characters almost forgotten by history. Flashman is revealed as the catalyst to one of the greatest royal scandals of the nineteenth century, which disgraced a prince and ultimately produced one of our greatest novelists. In Spain and Portugal he witnesses catastrophic incompetence and incredible courage in equal measure. He is present at an extraordinary action where a small group of men stopped the army of a French marshal in its tracks. His flatulent horse may well have routed a Spanish regiment, while his cowardice and poltroonery certainly saved the British army from a French trap. Accompanied by Lord Byron's dog, Flashman faces death from Polish lancers and a vengeful Spanish midget, not to mention finding time to perform a blasphemous act with the famous Maid of Zaragoza. This is an account made more astonishing as the key facts are confirmed by various historical sources.

CONTACTLESS MEETINGS – Common work areas made safer by eliminating contact with cables, adapters, remote controls, etc. Users wirelessly connect to a display by walking into a meeting space without dealing with apps or wires. MODERNIZE MEETING SPACES – Transform meeting rooms into collaborative workspaces by offering native screen mirroring from devices. Presenters drive and interact with their content from anywhere in the room improving collaboration and productivity. IDEAL FOR SMALL-MEDIUM BUSINESS USE - Designed for commercial applications and dense wireless environments, share any form of content, videos, images, or slides on the displays, projectors, control systems, or Skype Room systems in your office. EXTENDED DESKTOP – In extended mode you can interact with different content on your notebook, desktop, or tablet and the display simultaneously, allowing you to perform other actions such as accessing your web browser or taking an important call. SEAMLESS USE – Get meetings started quickly and switch presenters seamlessly without the need for device plug-ins. Extensive mounting and placement options also gives flexibility to mount to ceilings, tables, or hidden locations. SIMPLE DEVICE MANAGEMENT – ScreenBeam Central Management System enables IT teams to easily manage and push updates to all ScreenBeam receivers within a network, and users to rename a receiver, manage display ports, change the PIN, and much more. COMPATIBILITY – Miracast P2P wireless display requires certified device with either Windows 10 (1607) or Android 4.2 and later. Wireless display over network requires device with either Windows 10 (1709), Windows 7, macOS 10, or iOS 11 and later.

Systems Performance, Second Edition, covers concepts, strategy, tools, and tuning for operating systems and applications, using Linux-based operating systems as the primary example. A deep understanding of these tools and techniques is critical for developers today. Implementing the strategies described in this thoroughly revised and updated edition can lead to a better end-user experience and lower costs, especially for cloud computing environments that charge by the OS instance. Systems performance expert and best-selling author Brendan Gregg summarizes relevant operating system, hardware, and application theory to quickly get professionals up to speed even if they have never analyzed performance before. Gregg then provides in-depth explanations of the latest tools and techniques, including extended BPF, and shows how to get the most out of cloud, web, and large-scale enterprise systems. Key topics covered include Hardware, kernel, and application internals, and how they perform Methodologies for rapid performance analysis of complex systems Optimizing CPU, memory, file system, disk, and networking usage Sophisticated profiling and tracing with perf, Ftrace, and BPF (BCC and bpftrace) Performance challenges associated with cloud computing hypervisors Benchmarking more effectively Featuring up-to-date coverage of Linux operating systems and environments, Systems Performance, Second Edition, also addresses issues that apply to any computer system. The book will be a go-to reference for many years to come and, like the first edition, required reading at leading tech companies. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Systems Performance, Second Edition, covers concepts, strategy, tools, and tuning for operating systems and applications, using Linux-based operating systems as the primary example. A deep understanding of these tools and techniques is critical for developers today. Implementing the strategies described in this thoroughly revised and updated edition can lead to a better end-user experience and lower costs, especially for cloud computing environments that charge by the OS instance. Systems performance expert and best-selling author Brendan Gregg summarizes relevant operating system, hardware, and application theory to quickly get professionals up to speed even if they have never analyzed performance before. Gregg then provides in-depth explanations of the latest tools and techniques, including extended BPF, and shows how to get the most out of cloud, web, and large-scale enterprise systems. Key topics covered include Hardware, kernel, and application internals, and how they perform Methodologies for rapid performance analysis of complex systems Optimizing CPU, memory, file system, disk, and networking usage Sophisticated profiling and tracing with perf, Ftrace, and BPF (BCC and bpftrace) Performance challenges associated with cloud computing hypervisors Benchmarking more effectively Featuring up-to-date coverage of Linux operating systems and environments, Systems Performance, Second Edition, also addresses issues that apply to any computer system. The book will be a go-to reference for many years to come and, like the first edition, required reading at leading tech companies. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience. With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network. Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you. You will find recipes for: * Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network * Building a VoIP server with Asterisk * Secure remote administration with SSH * Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server * Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs * Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP * Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG * Getting acquainted with IPv6 * Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems * Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works. When you need to solve a network problem without delay, and don't have the time or patience to comb through reference books or the Web for answers, Linux Networking Cookbook gives you exactly what you need.

Clinical Atlas of Canine and Feline Dermatology presents more than a thousand high-quality color photographs depicting common dermatologic diseases and conditions, making it easy for clinicians to quickly evaluate and accurately identify clinical dermatologic lesions. Easy-to-use charts of dermatologic diseases provide differential diagnoses and treatments, helping practitioners to quickly find the most common differential diagnoses, perform appropriate diagnostics, and treat their patients. Written by experienced veterinary dermatologists, the book begins with chapters on essential dermatologic diagnostics and identification and interpretation of skin lesions, featuring pictorial illustrations with commentary of the most common causes. Diagnostic algorithms for pruritus and alopecia simplify the workup of these very common presenting symptoms, and easily referenced tables detail the presentation, diagnosis, and management of hundreds of skin diseases. The book also offers a dermatologic formulary including systemic and topical therapies. * Provides more than 1200 images showing the most encountered dermatologic conditions in dogs and cats * Includes easy-to-interpret charts of differential diagnoses and treatments * Offers diagnostic and treatment algorithms for the most common skin diseases in dogs and cats * Presents details of the presentation, diagnosis, and management of hundreds of skin diseases in tables for quick reference * Features video clips on a companion website demonstrating dermatologic diagnostic techniques, including skin scrapings and cytology, aspiration of skin masses for cytology, and biopsy Offering fast access to practical information for diagnosing and treating dermatologic disease in small animal practice, Clinical Atlas of Canine and Feline Dermatology is an essential book for any small animal practitioner or veterinary student.

This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience. With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network. Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you. You will find recipes for: * Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network * Building a VoIP server with Asterisk * Secure remote administration with SSH * Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server * Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs * Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP * Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG * Getting acquainted with IPv6 * Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems * Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works. When you need to solve a network problem without delay, and don't have the time or patience to comb through reference books or the Web for answers, Linux Networking Cookbook gives you exactly what you need.

Michael Pollan, the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Food Rules, How to Change Your Mind, and This is Your Mind on Plants explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen in Cooked. "Having described what's wrong with American food in his best-selling The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006), New York Times contributor Pollan delivers a more optimistic but equally fascinating account of how to do it right. . . . A delightful chronicle of the education of a cook who steps back frequently to extol the scientific and philosophical basis of this deeply satisfying human activity." —Kirkus (starred review) Cooked is now a Netflix docuseries based on the book that focuses on the four kinds of "transformations" that occur in cooking. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and starring Michael Pollan, Cooked teases out the links between science, culture and the flavors we love. In Cooked, Pollan discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements—fire; water, air, and earth—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment everything from cheese to beer. Each section of Cooked tracks Pollan’s effort to master a single classic recipe using one of the four elements. A North Carolina barbecue pit master tutors him in the primal magic of fire; a Chez Panisse–trained cook schools him in the art of braising; a celebrated baker teaches him how air transforms grain and water into a fragrant loaf of bread; and finally, several mad-genius “fermentos” (a tribe that includes brewers, cheese makers, and all kinds of picklers) reveal how fungi and bacteria can perform the most amazing alchemies of all. The reader learns alongside Pollan, but the lessons move beyond the practical to become an investigation of how cooking involves us in a web of social and ecological relationships. Cooking, above all, connects us. The effects of not cooking are similarly far reaching. Relying upon corporations to process our food means we consume large quantities of fat, sugar, and salt; disrupt an essential link to the natural world; and weaken our relationships with family and friends. In fact, Cooked argues, taking back control of cooking may be the single most important step anyone can take to help make the American food system healthier and more sustainable. Reclaiming cooking as an act of enjoyment and self-reliance, learning to perform the magic of these everyday transformations, opens the door to a more nourishing life.

This proven best-selling study guide, used in conjunction with PMI's PMBOK Guide — Sixth Edition (2017), presents all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, exercises, and practice exam questions a project manager needs to prepare for and successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam on the first try, while cutting study time in half. Key Features: Covers all subjects addressed on the PMP® Exam, including the comprehensive performance domain and cross-cutting knowledge and skills defined within the PMI PMP Examination Content Outline and the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Access to over 1500 practice questions, including hundreds of situational questions, enabling users to perform practice tests by Knowledge Areas and/or simulate actual 200 question exams, and receive feedback on incorrect answers, can be purchased separately. Free access to this test bank is included when purchasing a new physical copy of the copy. Details key topics, concepts, and techniques from PMI recommended readings, eliminating the need for additional resources Presents a pre-assessment test to help users develop a focused study plan; tips for studying, time management, and taking the exam; and a post-assessment test to evaluate readiness for the actual exam Supplies things you need to know, key definitions, and sample exam questions and answers, and features a case study that runs throughout with exercises and suggested solutions to reinforce concepts and build real competency Covers trends and concepts beyond The Standard for Project Management, such as interpersonal skills, agile methods, and tailoring WAV offers study aids for process maps, tools and techniques, suggested responses to the project management consideration situations, and case study exercise answers—available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center

A comprehensive guide to Metasploit for beginners that will help you get started with the latest Metasploit 5.0 Framework for exploiting real-world vulnerabilities Key Features Perform pentesting in highly secured environments with Metasploit 5.0 Become well-versed with the latest features and improvements in the Metasploit Framework 5.0 Analyze, find, exploit, and gain access to different systems by bypassing various defenses Book Description Securing an IT environment can be challenging, however, effective penetration testing and threat identification can make all the difference. This book will help you learn how to use the Metasploit Framework optimally for comprehensive penetration testing. Complete with hands-on tutorials and case studies, this updated second edition will teach you the basics of the Metasploit Framework along with its functionalities. You’ll learn how to set up and configure Metasploit on various platforms to create a virtual test environment. Next, you’ll get hands-on with the essential tools. As you progress, you’ll learn how to find weaknesses in the target system and hunt for vulnerabilities using Metasploit and its supporting tools and components. Later, you'll get to grips with web app security scanning, bypassing anti-virus, and post-compromise methods for clearing traces on the target system. The concluding chapters will take you through real-world case studies and scenarios that will help you apply the knowledge you’ve gained to ethically hack into target systems. You’ll also discover the latest security techniques that can be directly applied to scan, test, ethically hack, and secure networks and systems with Metasploit. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to use the Metasploit 5.0 Framework to exploit real-world vulnerabilities. What you will learn Set up the environment for Metasploit Understand how to gather sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities Get up to speed with client-side attacks and web application scanning using Metasploit Leverage the latest features of Metasploit 5.0 to evade anti-virus Delve into cyber attack management using Armitage Understand exploit development and explore real-world case studies Who this book is for If you are a penetration tester, ethical hacker, or security consultant who wants to quickly get started with using the Metasploit Framework to carry out elementary penetration testing in highly secured environments, then this Metasploit book is for you. You will also find this book useful if you’re interested in computer security, particularly in the areas of vulnerability assessment and pentesting, and want to develop practical skills when using the Metasploit Framework.

This practical guide to building embedded and IoT devices securely is an essential resource for current and future developers tasked with protecting users from the potential threats of these ubiquitous devices. As an engineer, you know that countless devices&mdash from industrial components to smart household appliances&mdash rely on embedded computer systems. But how do you balance the need for robust security with performance and innovative product design? Engineering Secure Devices will guide you through crafting secure devices&mdash from protecting crucial assets to the nature of attackers and the risks they pose. You&rsquo ll explore the technical intricacies and pros and cons of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography and learn how to use and analyze random number generators and cryptographic algorithms. You&rsquo ll learn how to ensure confidential data storage and secure memory, and devise secure device identity solutions and communication protocols to reinforce system architecture against potential threats. And finally, you&rsquo ll learn how to properly design secure boot and secure update processes, manage access control, and perform system monitoring to secure IoT devices. Real-world case studies throughout highlight practical applications, solutions, and obstacles, such as firmware updates with SWUpdate, secure communication with MQTT, and advanced access control with AppArmor. You&rsquo ll also dig into topics like:  Analyzing the performance of cryptographic implementations in both hardware and softwareConsiderations for secure boot and software update processes to ensure ongoing firmware integrityDesigning robust device architectures that withstand attacks while maintaining critical operationsDeveloping strategies to detect and respond to anomalies or security breaches in embedded systems Whether you&rsquo re an IoT developer or an embedded system architect, Engineering Secure Devices equips you with the indispensable knowledge to design, secure, and support the next generation of smart devices&mdash from webcams to four-legged robots.

Images can be studied in many ways--as symbols, displays of artistic genius, adjuncts to texts, or naturally occurring phenomena like reflections and dreams. Each of these approaches is justified by the nature of the image in question as well as the way viewers engage with it. But images are often something more when they perform in ways that exhibit a capacity to act independent of human will. Images come alive--they move us to action, calm us, reveal the power of the divine, change the world around us. In these instances, we need an alternative model for exploring what is at work, one that recognizes the presence of images as objects that act on us. Building on his previous innovative work in visual and religious studies, David Morgan creates a new framework for understanding how the human mind can be enchanted by images in Images at Work. In carefully crafted arguments, Morgan proposes that images are special kinds of objects, fashioned and recognized by human beings for their capacity to engage us. From there, he demonstrates that enchantment, as described, is not a violation of cosmic order, but a very natural way that the mind animates the world around it. His groundbreaking study outlines the deeply embodied process by which humans create culture by endowing places, things, and images with power and agency. These various agents--human and non-human, material, geographic, and spiritual--become nodes in the web of relationships, thus giving meaning to images and to human life. Marrying network theory with cutting-edge work in visual studies, and connecting the visual and bodily technologies employed by the ancient Greeks and Romans to secular icons like Che Guevara, Abraham Lincoln, and Mao, Images at Work will be transformative for those curious about why images seem to have a power of us in ways we can't always describe.