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  Bruised Sole - The Unfiltered...

  Graeme Parker, Robert B. Parker

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  Graeme Parker, known to millions as THE HOOF GP, has captivated hearts across the world with his unscripted videos, set against the stunning landscape of Southwest Scotland. His humble, down-to-earth charm and the raw authenticity of his work with cattle have earned him billions of views and a devoted global following. But Graeme’s route to success wasn’t marked by good fortune from the outset. 
  Beneath the surface of viral fame lies a story far more complex than anyone could imagine. His recognisable smile masks a man shaped by deep personal loss, twenty-five years of undiagnosed mental health struggles, and haunting family secrets – including the unsolved mystery of his father’s death. 
  In Bruised Sole, Graeme opens up like never before, revealing the vulnerable, human side of his life. It’s a story of survival, resilience, and the search for peace, filled with unexpected twists and moments of profound reflection. This isn’t just about the man you see online – it’s about the hidden battles we all fight and the truths we often keep buried. 
  The Hoof GP’s story cuts as deep as it gets. 

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  Vector-Borne Diseases -...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Vector-borne diseases represent one of the most complex and challenging frontiers of global health. These infections, transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes, ticks, and other arthropod vectors, affect hundreds of millions of people annually and have shaped human history, migration patterns, and societal development for millennia. This comprehensive exploration delves into three of the most significant vector-borne threats—Malaria, Dengue Fever, and Lyme Disease—illuminating the sophisticated biological mechanisms, ecological dynamics, and human factors that enable these pathogens to transcend the boundaries between wildlife ecosystems and human communities.  
  The story of vector-borne diseases is fundamentally a narrative of ecological relationships, where microscopic parasites and pathogens have evolved remarkable strategies to navigate between arthropod vectors and human hosts. By examining the intricate life cycles, transmission dynamics, clinical manifestations, and global impact of these diseases, this book unveils the multifaceted challenges they present to modern medicine and public health. Readers will journey through diverse landscapes—from tropical regions where Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the ancient scourge of malaria to suburban forests where ticks harbor the bacteria causing Lyme disease—discovering how climate change, urbanization, and human behavior continue to reshape the epidemiological patterns of these persistent threats. Through scientific insight, historical context, and forward-looking analysis, we explore not only the biological complexity of these pathogens but also the innovative strategies being developed to control vectors, prevent transmission, and ultimately reduce the tremendous burden these diseases impose on human communities worldwide.

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  Database Management Mastery -...

  Samuel Parker

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  If you want to get the most out of modern database management systems, you should read Database Management Mastery: Data at Your Fingertips: Modern Approaches to Database Management. This book is a must-have resource. It's written for business people, students, and tech fans all at the same time. 
  Data is more than just a resource in today's digital world; it's what drives growth, innovation, and decisions. When someone reads this book, they will have the knowledge to create, run, and improve databases that are secure, scalable, and highly efficient. This article gives a fair look at both old and new technologies by talking about relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational systems like MongoDB and Cassandra. 
  You will learn what you need to know to model data correctly, make queries run faster, keep data safe, and use cloud-based solutions in this course. The use of real-life case studies and insights that can be put into action shows how to apply best practices and solve practical problems in many different industries. 
  If you are new to database management or an old pro, Database Management Mastery is the book for you. It will help you understand the basics, technologies, and trends that will shape the future of database management. It is necessary to have this resource in order to turn data into a valuable asset and improve your skills to the next level.

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  Penetration Testing of Computer...

  Dr. Hidaia Mahmood Alassouli

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  Burp Suite is an integrated platform/graphical tool for performing security testing of web applications. Burp suite is a java application that can be used to secure or crack web applications. The suite consists of different tools, like a proxy server, a web spider an intruder and a so-called repeater, with which requests can be automated. You can use Burp's automated and manual tools to obtain detailed information about your target applications.
  Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) is a PHP/MySQL web application that is damn vulnerable. Its main goals are to be an aid for security professionals to test their skills and tools in a legal environment, help web developers better understand the processes of securing web applications and aid teachers/students to teach/learn web application security in a class room environment.
  In this report I am using a combination of Burp tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) with low security. By default, Burp Scanner scans all requests and responses that pass through the proxy. Burp lists any issues that it identifies under Issue activity on the Dashboard. You can also use Burp Scanner to actively audit for vulnerabilities. Scanner sends additional requests and analyzes the application's traffic and behavior to identify issues.
  Various examples are outlined in this report for different types of vulnerabilities such as: SQL injection, Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Cross-site scripting, File upload, Local and Remote File Inclusion. I tested various types of penetration testing tools in order to exploit different types of vulnerabilities. The report consists from the following parts:
  1. Installing and Configuring BurpSuite
  2. BurpSuite Intruder.
  3. Installing XMAPP and DVWA App in Windows System.
  4. Installing PHP, MySQL, Apache2, Python and DVWA App in Kali Linux.
  5. Scanning Kali-Linux and Windows Using .
  6. Understanding Netcat, Reverse Shells and Bind Shells.
  7. Adding Burps Certificate to Browser.
  8. Setting up Target Scope in BurpSuite.
  9. Scanning Using BurpSuite.
  10. Scan results for SQL Injection Vulnerability with BurpSuite and Using SQLMAP to Exploit the SQL injection.
  11. Scan Results for Operating System Command Injection Vulnerability with BurpSuite and Using Commix to Exploit the OS Command Injection.
  12. Scan Results for Cross Side Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability with BurpSuite, Using Xserve to exploit XSS Injection and Stealing Web Login Session Cookies through the XSS Injection.
  13. Exploiting File Upload Vulnerability.
  14: Exploiting Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability.
  15. Exploiting File Inclusion Vulnerability.
  16. References.

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  Model Evaluation - Evaluating...

  Brian Murray

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  In the world of data warehousing, the accuracy and performance of models are crucial for effective data analysis and decision-making. "Model Evaluation" is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed overview of the evaluation process for data warehouse models. From understanding the basics of data warehousing to evaluating the performance of different types of models, this book covers the key concepts, techniques, and best practices for evaluating the accuracy and performance of data warehouse models. 
  The book begins with an introduction to data warehousing and its importance in modern organizations. It then delves into the various types of data warehouse models, including relational, dimensional, and multi-dimensional models, and their unique features and use cases. The book explores the challenges and considerations in evaluating the performance and accuracy of these different types of models, including data quality, data completeness, data consistency, and data timeliness. 
  "Model Evaluation" provides a comprehensive overview of the different evaluation techniques and methodologies used in data warehousing, such as benchmarking, performance metrics, data profiling, and data validation. It covers the best practices for evaluating the accuracy of data warehouse models, including data validation and verification techniques, data profiling and cleansing methods, and statistical analysis. 
  The book also discusses the importance of metadata in the evaluation process and how it can provide context and understanding of the data in the data warehouse. It covers topics such as data definitions, data models, data sources, and data transformations, and how they can impact the accuracy and performance of the data warehouse models.

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  Astrobiology - Exploring Life...

  Mike Crawford

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  Astrobiology is the scientific study of life in the universe. It seeks to answer profound questions about the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life beyond Earth. As a highly interdisciplinary field, astrobiology combines biology, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and planetary science to explore the potential for life on other planets and moons. This field is not merely about searching for intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations but also about understanding the fundamental processes that make life possible and where these conditions might exist beyond Earth. 
  One of the primary goals of astrobiology is to investigate the origins of life. Scientists study early Earth environments to understand how life first emerged, using this knowledge to determine where similar conditions might exist elsewhere in the cosmos. The discovery of extremophiles—organisms that thrive in extreme environments such as deep-sea hydrothermal vents, acidic lakes, and polar ice caps—has expanded the understanding of life’s resilience. If life can persist in such harsh conditions on Earth, it raises the possibility that microbial life may exist on planets or moons with extreme environments, such as Mars, Europa, or Enceladus. 
  Astrobiologists also examine the habitability of other planets by identifying key factors necessary for life. The presence of liquid water, an energy source, and essential chemical elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are considered fundamental prerequisites for life as we know it. The concept of the "habitable zone"—the region around a star where conditions might allow liquid water to exist—has become central to the search for exoplanets that could support life. Recent discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, some of which are Earth-like, have fueled optimism about finding life beyond our solar system.

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