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  The Book of Being Chimp

  Adrian Cale

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  The Book of Being Chimp is Adrian Cale’s entertaining celebration of the chimpanzee. Written with fact-filled, often witty reverence and featuring over 100 of the author’s beautiful photographs, it is a fun and informative step-by-step guide to chimpanzee life. The captivating pictures are accompanied by a simple, humorous and engaging text which tells you all about the contrasting lives of chimps in the wild and those being rehabilitated at rescue centres. 
  Part 1 - Being a Chimp – details their life in the wild - from birth, through growth and development stages, to what makes them tick, what they eat, how they communicate and more. 
  Part 2 - Being helped to be a Chimp - covers the vastly different life of rehabilitating chimps at rescue centres and what they go through learning to be chimps all over again.

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  Beyond the Visible - Exploring...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The universe is filled with countless forces that shape our world, yet many of these forces remain invisible to the human eye. These unseen forces have a profound impact on our lives, even though we often don't fully comprehend their influence. Some are well-known, like gravity, while others, such as dark matter, remain shrouded in mystery. 
  Gravity is perhaps the most familiar invisible force, as it affects everything in the universe. It pulls objects toward each other, dictating the movement of planets, stars, and galaxies. The force of gravity keeps our feet firmly planted on Earth and governs the orbits of celestial bodies. While its effects are clear, gravity itself is not something we can see, touch, or directly measure. Instead, scientists observe how it influences the motion of objects in space, helping them calculate the mass and structure of planets and stars. 
  Another crucial invisible force is the electromagnetic field. Electromagnetic forces govern the interactions between charged particles, such as electrons and protons. These forces are responsible for phenomena like light, magnetism, and electricity. Electromagnetic waves, like radio waves, microwaves, and visible light, travel through space and allow us to communicate, see, and power our devices. Though we can't physically see these forces, we experience their effects constantly. The devices we rely on daily, from smartphones to microwave ovens, operate because of electromagnetic interactions.

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  A Pocket Guide to Pigeon...

  Rosemary Mosco

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  Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun. 
   
   
   
  Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We've kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, listeners can rediscover the wonder. Equal parts field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park. And our lively shared story together, including all the things we've taught them—Ping-Pong, for example. "Rats with wings?" Think again. 
   
   
   
  Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist, is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching.

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  Enzymology - Enzymes at Work How...

  Mike Crawford

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  Enzymes are essential biological molecules that drive the chemical reactions necessary for life. These specialized proteins act as catalysts, accelerating biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process. Without enzymes, many of the reactions that sustain life would occur too slowly to support cellular function, metabolism, and overall biological activity. Their role is fundamental to everything from digestion and energy production to DNA replication and cellular communication. 
  One of the most crucial functions of enzymes is their ability to facilitate metabolic processes. Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, making it possible for cells to convert nutrients into usable energy efficiently. For instance, the enzyme amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars, while proteases and lipases help digest proteins and fats, respectively. Without these enzymes, organisms would struggle to extract energy from food, leading to a breakdown in normal physiological functions. 
  Beyond metabolism, enzymes play a key role in DNA replication and repair. DNA polymerase, for example, ensures the accurate copying of genetic material during cell division, while ligases and helicases assist in maintaining the stability and integrity of DNA strands. These enzymatic activities are vital for growth, reproduction, and the prevention of genetic mutations that could lead to diseases. Enzymes also regulate gene expression by modifying DNA and histones, controlling which genes are turned on or off in response to environmental or developmental signals.

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  The Secret Success Algorithm -...

  JC Andrews

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  Imagine taking a computer algorithm's complex yet straightforward functions and applying them to your personal life.  The results would lead to success, happiness, and confidence.  Through THE SECRET SUCCESS ALGORITHM, understand how small steps can make a big impact, but more importantly, uncover the powerful potential of your mind and changes you can make to be better.

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  Practical Network Security with...

  Rohan Patil

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  Gain practical OpenSSL skills for real-world cybersecurity challenges
  Book Description
  OpenSSL is the backbone of secure communication on the internet, trusted by developers, enterprises, and governments alike. Practical Network Security with OpenSSL equips you with the knowledge, real-world context, and hands-on skills to master OpenSSL—from its command-line tools to its C library APIs—for implementing robust, enterprise-grade cryptographic solutions.
  You’ll begin with a solid foundation in cryptographic principles and the role of OpenSSL in modern security systems. The book then guides you through practical usage, covering symmetric and asymmetric encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure communications. Real-world examples and C code snippets help you confidently apply OpenSSL in standalone applications, enterprise-grade solutions, and hardware-based security environments such as HSMs and TPMs.
  By the end of this book, you’ll have the expertise to confidently use OpenSSL for designing, implementing, and managing cryptographic solutions across various domains. Whether you're securing financial transactions, IoT networks, or enterprise authentication systems, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to build secure, future-ready applications. Don’t get left behind—secure your systems like the pros do with OpenSSL mastery.
  Table of Contents
  1. Cryptography Basics and Network Security
  2. Getting started with OpenSSL
  3. OpenSSL Command Line Interface
  4. OpenSSL C library APIs
  5. Public Key Infrastructure with OpenSSL
  6. Symmetric Key Cryptography with OpenSSL
  7. OpenSSL Engine for Security Hardware
  8. OpenSSL in IoT Security
  9. Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks     
  
  Index

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