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  A Croft in the Hills

  Katharine Stewart, Neil Gunn

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  A Croft in the Hills captures, in simple, moving descriptions, what it was really like trying to make a living out of a hill croft near Loch Ness fifty years ago. A couple and their young daughter, fresh from city life, immerse themselves in the practicalities of looking after sheep, cattle and hens, mending fences, baking bread, and surviving the worst that Scottish winters can throw at them. 
   
   
   
  Their neighbors are few, but among them they find the generosity and community spirit that has survived in the Highlands for generations. Working as a tight family unit, they learn to cope, and in time grow to love their little croft. As Neil Gunn writes in his Foreword, their lives gain extra dimensions that 'give the book its unusual quality, its brightness, and its wisdom'.

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  ISO IEC 27001:2022 - An...

  Steve Watkins

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  Written by an acknowledged expert on the ISO/IEC 27001 Standard, ISO 27001:2022 – An Introduction to information security and the ISMS standard is an ideal primer for anyone implementing an information security management system aligned to ISO 27001:2022.
  The guide is a must-have resource giving a clear, concise and easy-to-read introduction to information security, providing guidance to ensure the management systems you put in place are effective, reliable and auditable.
  This pocket guide will help you to:
  
  - Make informed decisions
  Using this guide will enable the key employees in your organisation to make better decisions before embarking on an information security project.
  
  - Ensure everyone is up to speed
  This guide will give the non-specialists on the project board and in the project team a clearer understanding of what an information security management system involves, reflecting the ISO 27001:2022 version of the Standard.
  
  - Raise awareness among staff
  Ensure that your staff know what is at stake with regard to information security and understand what is expected of them with this pocket guide.
  
  - Enhance your competitiveness
  Use this guide to begin your ISO 27001:2022 implementation journey and let your customers know that the information you hold about them is managed and protected appropriately.
  Get up to speed with the ISO 27001:2022 updates and keep your information secure
  About the author:
  Steve is a Director of Kinsnall Consulting Ltd, providing board-level advice on cyber security and related standards.
  Steve is an active member of SC 27, the international committee responsible for cyber security, information security and privacy protection standards, including the ISO 27001 family. He Chairs the UK national committee (IST 33) that mirrors SC 27 and is the Chair of the UK ISO/IEC 27001 User Group.
  He is also a contracted ISMS and ITSMS Technical Assessor for UKAS, supporting the assessment of certification bodies offering accredited certification to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1.
  TOC:
  Introduction
  Chapter 1: Information security – What's that?
  Chapter 2: It's not IT
  Chapter 3: ISO 27001 and the management system requirements
  Chapter 4: Legal, regulatory and contractual requirements and business risk
  Chapter 5: Information security controls
  Chapter 6: Certification
  Chapter 7: Signposting
  Further reading

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  Birding for Boomers - And...

  Sneed B. Collard III

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  Birding for Boomers is a friendly, accessible, and humorous guide to discovering the joys of bird watching. Beginning birders of all ages will get answers to every question they may have, like which birds like feeders, the difference between a finch and a flicker, or which birding app to use. The guide also helps birders plan everything from local explorations to exciting "bird-cations." 
   
   
   
  Late-bloomer birders will appreciate Collard's personal insights and tips for overcoming aging-related challenges such as physical handicaps, poor hearing, or failing eyesight. Additional sections cover sharing birding with others and contributing to community science, habitat stewardship, and bird conservation. 
   
   
   
  Appealing and lighthearted, Birding for Boomers will help a wide range of listeners overcome any doubts and get started with watching, understanding, and conserving our feathered friends.

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  The Digital Factory - The Human...

  Moritz Altenried

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  The Digital Factory reveals the hidden human labor that supports today’s digital capitalism. 
    
  The workers of today’s digital factory include those in Amazon warehouses, delivery drivers, Chinese gaming workers, Filipino content moderators, and rural American search engine optimizers. Repetitive yet stressful, boring yet often emotionally demanding, these jobs require little formal qualification, but can demand a large degree of skills and knowledge. This work is often hidden behind the supposed magic of algorithms and thought to be automated, but it is in fact highly dependent on human labor. 
    
  The workers of today’s digital factory are not as far removed from a typical auto assembly line as we might think. Moritz Altenried takes us inside today’s digital factories, showing that they take very different forms, including gig economy platforms, video games, and Amazon warehouses. As Altenried shows, these digital factories often share surprising similarities with factories from the industrial age. As globalized capitalism and digital technology continue to transform labor around the world, Altenried offers a timely and poignant exploration of how these changes are restructuring the social division of labor and its geographies as well as the stratifications and lines of struggle.

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  Computer Architecture and...

  Bright Mills

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  Computer Architecture and Organization is a foundational subject in computer science and engineering that explores the internal structure and functioning of computer systems. It encompasses the design principles of hardware components, how these components interact, and the organizational methods used to optimize performance, efficiency, and functionality. 
  This detailed document explores the critical concepts of computer architecture and organization, from basic logic gates to complex processor pipelines. Topics include the von Neumann model, instruction set architecture (ISA), CPU organization, memory hierarchy, input/output systems, control units, pipelining, RISC vs CISC, parallelism, and modern trends like multi-core systems, GPU architectures, and quantum computing potentials. 
  The document also discusses the distinctions between architecture (the conceptual design and fundamental operational structure) and organization (the realization and implementation of architecture), illustrating their interdependence.

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  Data Mesh - Transforming Data...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Data Mesh: Transforming Data Architecture for Decentralized and Scalable Insights" 
  In today's data-driven world, organizations are constantly seeking ways to extract meaningful insights from their ever-growing data volumes. Traditional centralized data architectures often struggle to keep up with the demands of scalability, agility, and distributed decision-making. Enter Data Mesh, a revolutionary approach to data architecture that aims to empower decentralized teams and unlock the full potential of data within organizations. 
  In this book, "Data Mesh: Transforming Data Architecture for Decentralized and Scalable Insights," we delve into the world of Data Mesh and explore how it can revolutionize the way organizations handle data. We provide a comprehensive overview of the principles, components, and benefits of Data Mesh, guiding readers through the process of implementing a decentralized and scalable data architecture. 
  Looking towards the future, we discuss emerging technologies and their implications for Data Mesh, as well as the evolving roles and skills required in a decentralized data landscape. We provide predictions for the future of data architecture and insights, helping readers stay ahead in this ever-evolving field. 
  "Data Mesh: Transforming Data Architecture for Decentralized and Scalable Insights" is an essential resource for data professionals, architects, and business leaders seeking to harness the power of data in a decentralized and scalable manner. By embracing the principles and practices of Data Mesh, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data and achieve unparalleled insights and competitive advantage. 
   

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