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  Cryptography

  Panos Louridas

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  We all keep secrets—from our locker codes to our passwords to our online interactions. And we choose to share those secrets only with those whom we trust. So, too, do organizations, businesses, governments, and armies. In Cryptography, Panos Louridas provides a broad and accessible introduction to cryptography, the art and science of keeping and revealing secrets. Louridas explains just how cryptography works to keep our communications confidential, tracing it back all the way to its ancient roots. Then he follows its long and winding path to where we are today and reads the signs that point to where it may go tomorrow. 
   
   
   
  A few years back, interest in cryptography was restricted to specialists. Today, as we all live our lives attuned to our digital footprint and the privacy issues it entails, it becomes more and more essential to have a basic understanding of cryptography and its applications to everyday life. Starting with classical cryptography, Cryptography takes the listener all the way up to the twenty-first century cryptographic applications that underpin our lives in the digital realm. Along the way, Louridas also explains concepts such as symmetric cryptography, asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic protocols and applications, and finally, quantum and post-Quantum cryptography as well as the links between cryptography and computer security.

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  To Catch a Fish - Essays on the...

  Mark Kurlansky

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  From the award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, To Catch a Fish is an entertaining and beautifully written illustrated collection of essays that explore a lifetime fascination with fishing.    For as long as there have been humans, there have been humans trying to catch fish. The two species—fish and man—live in constant tension. One chases the other. One tries to get away. Some of us—author Mark Kurlansky included—are hard-wired for that chase. Guiding readers through the waters and into the mind of the fish, Kurlansky considers who fish are and why they behave the way they do, and along the way delves into the many approaches to catching a fish, their ecology, and the ins and outs of cooking and eating your catch.      Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, or simply want to explore the world of fish, the forty short essays in this collection and the dazzling illustrations by Bri Dostie, shed new light on these creatures and our relationship to them.  

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  Real-Time Data Processing -...

  Chuck Sherman

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  In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to process and act on data in real time has become a cornerstone of success for organizations across industries. Real-Time Data Processing: Harnessing the Power of Streaming Data provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and mastering real-time data processing solutions. 
  This book explores the technologies, tools, and architectures that enable businesses to transform streams of raw data into actionable insights, from handling high-velocity data ingestion to deploying scalable distributed systems. 
  Key topics include:The fundamentals of real-time data processing and its applications across industries.Architecting robust pipelines for processing data at scale with tools like Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming, and Flink.Leveraging edge computing and IoT to enhance real-time data workflows.Integrating machine learning models for predictive analytics in streaming environments.Strategies for ensuring data consistency, fault tolerance, and low-latency processing. 
  This book provides actionable insights, case studies, and best practices to help you stay ahead in the data-driven world. 
  Empower your organization to make smarter, faster decisions—dive into the transformative world of real-time data processing today! 
   

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  Resilience - The Science of...

  Steven M. Southwick, Dennis S....

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  Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, or a natural disaster. What differentiates us is how we respond. In this important book, three experts in trauma and resilience answer key questions such as What helps people adapt to life’s most challenging situations?, How can you build up your own resilience?, and What do we know about the science of resilience? Combining cutting-edge scientific research with the personal experiences of individuals who have survived some of the most traumatic events imaginable, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this book provides a practical resource that can be used time and time again. The experts describe ten key resilience factors, including facing fear, optimism, and role models, through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors. Each resilience factor will help anyone to adapt and grow from stressful life events and will bring hope and inspiration for overcoming adversity.

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  Big Data for Beginners

  Tom Lesley

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In today’s digital world, data is everywhere — from social media and online shopping to healthcare, finance, and artificial intelligence. But what exactly is “Big Data,” and why is it transforming industries around the globe? 
   
  Big Data for Beginners is your clear, practical, and easy-to-follow guide to understanding the foundations of big data without complicated jargon or technical overload. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, aspiring data analyst, IT professional, or simply curious about the future of technology, this book will help you build a strong understanding of how big data works and why it matters. 
   
  Inside this beginner-friendly guide, you will discover: 
   
  - What Big Data really is and how it is changing the modern world 
  - The key concepts behind data analytics, data science, and data engineering 
  - How companies use big data to improve decision-making and customer experiences 
  - The fundamentals of databases, cloud computing, machine learning, and AI 
  - Popular big data tools and technologies explained in simple terms 
  - Real-world applications in healthcare, business, marketing, finance, and cybersecurity 
  - Common challenges including privacy, security, and ethical concerns 
  - Career opportunities in the growing field of big data and analytics 
  - Practical tips for getting started with your own data journey 
   
  Designed specifically for beginners, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations, real-life examples, and actionable insights that make learning engaging and accessible. 
   
  If you want to understand one of the most important technologies shaping the future, Big Data for Beginners is the perfect place to start.

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  The Reliability Frontier - How...

  Douglas Donovan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. America's electric grid is undergoing its most consequential transformation since rural electrification—and this time, the driving force is artificial intelligence. 
   
  In THE RELIABILITY FRONTIER, Douglas Donovan traces how coal, natural gas, and nuclear power continue to anchor a system now being reshaped by explosive solar and wind growth, the sudden rise of utility-scale battery storage, and a demand surge unlike anything utilities have ever planned for: AI datacenters that can draw as much electricity as a mid-sized city. 
   
  YOU'LL DISCOVER: 
  - How utilities are racing to meet datacenter-driven demand through new generation, smarter transmission, and battery storage 
  - Why grid operators are rewriting emergency protocols to curtail large flexible loads—like datacenters with their own backup power—before residential neighborhoods ever lose electricity 
  - How small modular reactors and other emerging technologies could reshape the grid of the 2030s 
  - Why China's extraordinary pace of generation and transmission buildout should reshape how America plans for its own energy future 
   
  Clear, rigorously researched, and urgently relevant, THE RELIABILITY FRONTIER is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it will really take to keep America's lights on in the age of AI.

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