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  Building Green Software - A...

  Sarah Hsu, Sara Bergman, Anne...

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  How will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers. 
   
   
   
  Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board. 
   
   
   
  You'll explore: 
   
   
   
  ● How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare 
   
   
   
  ● The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them 
   
   
   
  ● How to determine which parts of your system need to change 
   
   
   
  ● The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays

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  Geophysics

  Introbooks Team

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  It has been said that science may be divided into two categories, astronomy which covers all things outside the Earth, and geophysics which deals with everything else. The geophysicist is dedicated to the study of the earth by physical means, and the Earth as a whole is his sphere. This is perhaps the biggest difference between the geophysicist and the geologist, for present geological techniques are based only on the study of the features of the Earth which are disclosed at the very surface of it. Although this sometimes gives a clue as to conditions at some depth below the surface, it is only by physical methods such as measurement of the Earth’s gravity or magnetic fields, by the study of its thermal regime or of seismic waves that have traversed it that reliable information can be obtained about the interior of the Earth. It is at the surface that the geologists and geophysicists meet, and theories must be made to coincide. Nowhere is this common meeting ground more important than in Antarctica, for over most of the continent the ice sheet deprives the geologist of his access to the true surface of the solid earth.

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  COVID WARS - America's Struggle...

  Ronald Gruner

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  A sweeping, deeply researched chronicle of the COVID-19 pandemic, weaving together science, politics, and personal freedoms. 
  Ronald Gruner, with the precision of a historian and the curiosity of a citizen, takes the listener from the roots of virology in the 19th century to the chaotic pandemic years of 2020–2022. The book doesn’t just tell the story of a virus—it lays bare the cultural and political divide that shaped America’s uneven and often painful response. 
  Gruner’s writing is crisp, and he breaks down complex topics without dumbing them down. The opening chapters—“Contagium” and “The Warning”—build a compelling backstory on pandemics past, from the 1918 Spanish Flu to the eerie predictions of the Bush and Obama administrations. 
  COVID WARS isn’t shy about calling out failures. Politicians, conspiracy theorists, media figures, and even some public health leaders get held accountable. The chapter “The Divide” lays it all out—how the pandemic morphed from a health emergency into a political food fight. Gruner points fingers but backs it all up with evidence, charts, and historical comparisons. 
  What listeners will appreciate most, though, is Gruner’s balance. He’s clearly frustrated with misinformation and poor leadership, but he doesn’t come across as bitter or one-sided. The chapter “Lockdowns” captures this tone perfectly. He acknowledges the economic devastation and emotional toll, especially on children and small business owners, while also recognizing that something had to be done to slow the rising death counts. If you’re curious about what really happened, how we got here, and how it could have been different—COVID WARS will be worth your time. 
  COVID WARS is not just a book about the pandemic. It’s a mirror, and what it reflects is both sobering and necessary.

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  Agile Quality Management -...

  Ryan Barry

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  In the fast-paced world of software development, achieving excellence demands more than just speed—it requires a dynamic approach that adapts to change, embraces collaboration, and places quality at its core. "Agile Quality Management: Navigating the Evolution of Software Excellence" is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of quality assurance in an Agile environment. 
  This book begins by unraveling the fundamental principles of Agile, exploring the Agile Manifesto, and dissecting various methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. It unveils the essence of quality in Agile development and demonstrates how quality assurance plays a pivotal role in delivering successful software projects. 
  Dive deep into Agile quality management frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, Disciplined Agile, and Nexus, discovering how these frameworks enhance collaboration and streamline processes. Explore Agile testing strategies such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, understanding how they contribute to building robust, reliable software. 
  This book is a comprehensive resource that will empower you to excel in the ever-evolving realm of Agile Quality Management. Packed with actionable insights, case studies, and practical examples, it's a must-read for anyone committed to delivering software excellence in today's dynamic and competitive digital landscape. 
   

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  The Kingdom of Brunel

  Phil G

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  He would become one of the leading figures of this new technological age, helping to bring the world out of the darkness of the previous centuries, and into a new era of progress. 
   
  He was a visionary – an engineer and inventor of unparalleled ingenuity and ambition. With his railway projects he would conquer rivers, mountains, and vast stretches of land. His oceanic projects would produce the largest and most powerful ships the world had ever seen – helping thousands of people to bridge the continents and bringing mankind closer than ever before. His architectural projects would serve as testament to the ingenuity of mankind and would stamp his legacy upon the landscape. But his legacy endures in more than his constructions and inventions – his genius would come to inspire whole generations of new engineers, architects, and scientists – his legacy lives on all around us. 
   
  So, join us now, as we trace his story from its very beginnings – join us on an exploration of the life and times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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  Penetration Testing of Computer...

  Dr. Hidaia Mahmood Alassouli

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  Burp Suite is an integrated platform/graphical tool for performing security testing of web applications. Burp suite is a java application that can be used to secure or crack web applications. The suite consists of different tools, like a proxy server, a web spider an intruder and a so-called repeater, with which requests can be automated. You can use Burp's automated and manual tools to obtain detailed information about your target applications.
  Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) is a PHP/MySQL web application that is damn vulnerable. Its main goals are to be an aid for security professionals to test their skills and tools in a legal environment, help web developers better understand the processes of securing web applications and aid teachers/students to teach/learn web application security in a class room environment.
  In this report I am using a combination of Burp tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) with low security. By default, Burp Scanner scans all requests and responses that pass through the proxy. Burp lists any issues that it identifies under Issue activity on the Dashboard. You can also use Burp Scanner to actively audit for vulnerabilities. Scanner sends additional requests and analyzes the application's traffic and behavior to identify issues.
  Various examples are outlined in this report for different types of vulnerabilities such as: SQL injection, Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Cross-site scripting, File upload, Local and Remote File Inclusion. I tested various types of penetration testing tools in order to exploit different types of vulnerabilities. The report consists from the following parts:
  1. Installing and Configuring BurpSuite
  2. BurpSuite Intruder.
  3. Installing XMAPP and DVWA App in Windows System.
  4. Installing PHP, MySQL, Apache2, Python and DVWA App in Kali Linux.
  5. Scanning Kali-Linux and Windows Using .
  6. Understanding Netcat, Reverse Shells and Bind Shells.
  7. Adding Burps Certificate to Browser.
  8. Setting up Target Scope in BurpSuite.
  9. Scanning Using BurpSuite.
  10. Scan results for SQL Injection Vulnerability with BurpSuite and Using SQLMAP to Exploit the SQL injection.
  11. Scan Results for Operating System Command Injection Vulnerability with BurpSuite and Using Commix to Exploit the OS Command Injection.
  12. Scan Results for Cross Side Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability with BurpSuite, Using Xserve to exploit XSS Injection and Stealing Web Login Session Cookies through the XSS Injection.
  13. Exploiting File Upload Vulnerability.
  14: Exploiting Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability.
  15. Exploiting File Inclusion Vulnerability.
  16. References.

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