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  Defensive Security Handbook -...

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  Despite the increase of high-profile hacks, record-breaking data leaks, and ransomware attacks, many organizations don't have the budget for an information security (InfoSec) program. If you're forced to protect yourself by improvising on the job, this pragmatic guide provides a security-101 handbook with steps, tools, processes, and ideas to help you drive maximum-security improvement at little or no cost. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter in this book provides step-by-step instructions for dealing with issues such as breaches and disasters, compliance, network infrastructure, password management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and more. Network engineers, system administrators, and security professionals will learn how to use frameworks, tools, and techniques to build and improve their cybersecurity programs. 
   
   
   
  This book will help you plan and design incident response, disaster recovery, compliance, and physical security; learn and apply basic penetration testing concepts through purple teaming; conduct vulnerability management using automated processes and tools; and use IDS, IPS, SOC, logging, and monitoring. You'll also bolster Microsoft and Unix systems, network infrastructure, and password management; use segmentation practices and designs to compartmentalize your network; and reduce exploitable errors by developing code securely.

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  Descent of Man and Selection in...

  Charles Darwin

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  III. SEXUAL SELECTION IN RELATION TO MAN, AND CONCLUSION.Part 3 of 3 of a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses many related issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the superiority of men to women, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society.(Summary by Wikipedia) 
  NOTE - In this audio version , many of Darwin's references to his sources have been omitted. People wishing to follow-up the references will find them all given in the text version.

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  Origins of Everything in 100...

  David Bercovici

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  Covering 13.8 billion years, a calculatedly concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilization 
  With wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans to the origin of life and human civilization. Bercovici marries humor and legitimate scientific intrigue, rocketing listeners across nearly fourteen billion years and making connections between the essential theories that give us our current understanding of topics as varied as particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis. Bercovici’s unique literary endeavor is a treasure trove of real, compelling science and fascinating history, providing both science lovers and complete neophytes with an unforgettable introduction to the fields of cosmology, geology, climate science, human evolution, and more.

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  AI & Innovation - How to...

  Omar Hatamleh, Michael Lewrick

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  AI & Innovation: How to Transform Your Business and Outpace the Competition with Generative AI is an expert blueprint on shaping and scaling the AI ecosystem of the future, revealing frameworks already tested and implemented at leading companies including Siemens, GE, and Microsoft. This book contains insight, use cases, and tools to help listeners build a brighter future for their organizations based on a fusion of disciplines, new concepts, and foresight thinking. 
   
    
   
  Written by two transformational business leaders, this book shows listeners how to create the future of the innovation engine by connecting the dots between technology, change, and business success. The authors discuss topics including understanding the core concepts behind AI, including why it matters and what it actually is; generating a roadmap of change, then applying concrete tools and methods to kick-start and anticipate transformational change; transforming the ways of working, collaborating, and realizing new market opportunities; and preparing for the future as AI and related technologies continue to progress at a breathtaking pace. 
   
   
   
  AI & Innovation is a timely, essential book for business leaders, innovation and strategy managers, and executives seeking state-of-the-art guidance on AI and proven best practices for implementation.

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  Human-Computer Interaction for...

  James Henry

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  In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the need for effective and user-friendly interfaces has never been more critical. "Human-Computer Interaction for Beginners" serves as an essential introduction to the principles, practices, and significance of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This accessible guide is designed for aspiring designers, students, and anyone interested in understanding how to create intuitive, engaging, and inclusive user experiences. 
  This book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of HCI, highlighting the pivotal shifts from command-line interfaces to modern graphical user interfaces. With a focus on user-centered design, readers will learn how to conduct user research, create personas, and design effective interfaces that prioritize usability and accessibility. The book covers the fundamental principles of interface design, the importance of usability testing, and emerging trends such as natural user interfaces and voice interactions. 
  Each chapter features practical examples, engaging illustrations, and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and encourage the application of concepts to real-world scenarios. Readers will explore case studies showcasing successful HCI implementations and the lessons learned from design failures, providing a well-rounded understanding of the field. 
  "Human-Computer Interaction for Beginners" equips you with the foundational knowledge and tools needed to make a meaningful impact in the realm of user experience design. Embrace the future of technology with confidence and creativity as you learn to bridge the gap between people and the systems they use. 
   

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  Neuropsychology

  Miguel Vaquero

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  This book contains two topics, which are the following:1 - Memory Improvement: The ability for the brain to encode, store, and recall information is known as memory. Experience serves as a roadmap for future action.Memory includes both consciously recalled facts and experienced details as well as deeply embedded knowledge that pops up without thought or even awareness. It serves as both a temporary information storage space and a more lasting record of what has been learned.2 - The study of the anatomy and operation of the nervous system and the brain is known as neuroscience. To map the brain mechanistically, neuroscientists draw on cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, human behavior and cognition, and other fields.Each neuron, or brain cell, in an adult human has an estimated 100 billion connections to other neurons. The mapping of all the cell-to-cell communication networks—the brain circuits that process all ideas, feelings, and behaviors—remains one of the major difficulties of contemporary neuroscience. The resulting image that gradually forms is referred described as "the connectome." All learning is based on the brain's capacity to build new neural circuits and connections, or neuroplasticity.

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