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  Shopping All the Way to the...

  Rachel S. Gross

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  A fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping 
   
   
    
  No escape to nature is complete without a trip to an outdoor recreational store or a browse through online offerings. This is the irony of the American outdoor experience: visiting wild spaces supposedly untouched by capitalism first requires shopping. With consumers spending billions of dollars on clothing and equipment each year as they seek out nature, the American outdoor sector grew over the past 150 years from a small collection of outfitters to an industry contributing more than 2 percent of the nation's economic output. 
   
   
    
  Rachel S. Gross argues that this success was predicated not just on creating functional equipment but also on selling an authentic, anticommercial outdoor identity. In other words, shopping for the woods was also about being—or becoming—the right kind of person. Demonstrating that outdoor culture is commercial culture, Gross examines Americans' journey toward outdoor expertise by tracing the development of the nascent outdoor goods industry, the influence of World War II on its growth, and the boom years of outdoor businesses.

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  The DevSecOps Playbook - Deliver...

  Sean D. Mack

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  An essential and up-to-date guide to DevSecOps 
   
   
   
  In The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed, the chief information and information security officer at Wiley, Sean D. Mack, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to keep your business secure. You'll learn how to leverage the classic triad of people, process, and technology to build strong cybersecurity infrastructure and practices. You'll also discover the shared responsibility model at the core of DevSecOps as you explore the principles and best practices that make up contemporary frameworks. 
   
   
   
  The book explains why it's important to shift security considerations to the front-end of the development cycle and how to do that, as well as describing the evolution of the standard security model over the last few years and how that has impacted modern cybersecurity. 
   
   
   
  A must-listen roadmap to DevSecOps for practicing security engineers, security leaders, and privacy practitioners, The DevSecOps Playbook will also benefit students of information technology and business, as well as governance, risk, and compliance specialists who want to improve their understanding of cybersecurity's impact on their organizations.

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  Strata - Stories from Deep Time

  Laura Poppick

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  The epic stories of our planet's 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata―ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors, desert dunes, and riverbeds striping landscapes around the world. In this brilliantly original debut work, science writer Laura Poppick decodes strata to lead us on a journey through four global transformations that made our lives on Earth possible: the first accumulations of oxygen in the atmosphere; the deep freezes of "Snowball Earth"; the rise of mud on land and accompanying proliferation of plants; and the dinosaurs' reign on a hothouse planet 
  Poppick introduces us to the researchers who have devoted their careers to understanding the events of deep time. She travels to sites as various as a Minnesotan iron mine that runs half a mile deep and a corner of the Australian Outback where glacial deposits date from the coldest times on Earth. Ultimately, she demonstrates that the planet's oceans, continents, atmosphere, life, and ice have always conspired to bring stability to Earth, even if we are only just beginning to understand how these different facets interact. 
  A work in the tradition of John McPhee, Strata allows us to observe how the planet has responded to past periods of environmental upheaval, and shows how Earth's ancient narratives could hold lessons for our present and future.

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  Communicating Science Clearly -...

  Sharon Ann Holgate

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  This unique self-help guide equips undergraduates, postgraduate students, and early career researchers within the sciences with transferable communication skills that they can adapt and refer back to as they progress through their careers. 
   
   
   
  This book facilitates clear and concise communication in both academic scenarios and the workplace. It covers settings ranging from job interviews, through conference presentations, to explaining your research to the general public. 
   
   
   
  It is illustrated with first-hand experiences, top tips, and "dos and don'ts" to demonstrate best practices. It will also be a valuable guide for established academics who would like a refresher or a guide to new avenues of science communication, such as podcasts. 
   
   
   
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  ● Written by an award-winning professional science journalist and broadcaster with twenty-five years' experience 
   
   
   
  ● Covers science communication in a broad range of settings, including peer-to-peer, to your manager, at job interviews, and during media appearances 
   
   
   
  ● Includes advice from a range of experts who communicate professionally, including a radio producer, a TV presenter, actors and entertainers, and scientists

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  Cyber Security - Beginners’...

  Jonathan Rigdon

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  To effectively defend against the threats, cybersecurity professionals employ a variety of strategies and technologies. This includes implementing robust firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and control network traffic, deploying antivirus software to detect and remove malicious software, using encryption to secure sensitive data both in transit and at rest, and implementing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. 
    
  Additionally, cybersecurity involves ongoing monitoring and analysis of network activity to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time. This may involve the use of security information and event management (SIEM) systems, which aggregate and analyze data from various sources to identify suspicious behavior and security incidents. 
    
  Furthermore, cybersecurity professionals often engage in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems and networks before they can be exploited by attackers. This proactive approach helps organizations strengthen their defenses and reduce the risk of successful cyber attacks.

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  JavaScript Essentials - Crafting...

  David Brooks

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  JavaScript Essentials: Crafting Dynamic Web Experiences" is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of JavaScript in web development. In this comprehensive book, you'll embark on a journey through the fundamental concepts and advanced techniques of JavaScript, equipping yourself with the skills needed to create dynamic, interactive, and engaging web applications. 
  From understanding basic syntax to exploring complex topics like asynchronous programming and error handling, each chapter is carefully crafted to provide clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. You'll learn how to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM), handle events, and optimize performance, enabling you to build robust and efficient web experiences. 
  Moreover, "JavaScript Essentials" delves into modern JavaScript features introduced in ECMAScript 6 and beyond, as well as popular frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, and Vue.js. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in web development or an experienced developer seeking to enhance your skills, this book offers a structured approach to mastering JavaScript and leveraging its power to craft dynamic web experiences that captivate users. 
  With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and real-world examples, "JavaScript Essentials" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to excel in JavaScript development and elevate their web projects to new heights. 
   

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