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  Computer Systems and Networking...

  Hans Weber

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  Handling computers has gotten easier than before. However, do you know the world of the Internet? What makes a computer go online? How can you identify someone else’s device? What are the different types of networks and how can you safeguard yourself from the different threats? Let’s find out. 
  We will also take a look at the career of a computer networking specialist, and the challenges you can expect. This computer system and networking guide offers an extensive insight into how computer systems work, the things your computer or router need to get online, and about IP sub-netting. The book talks about the handy tools you need to get started, as well as network security tools that will help keep you safe online. Know what analytical skills you need to succeed, as well as the top qualities that make a good computer networking specialist. Know where to keep the LAN network and how to set up your router. Know your responsibilities when in the IT department. 
  This book contains all the proven steps and concepts necessary to understand computer system networks, what it is, its importance, and how to specialize in the field. We cover everything from IPs, to routers, to VPN’s and more. 
  A computer systems network is a fundamental element in most companies today. In fact, it’s become the standard structure for databases, programs, and even business organization. 
  As such, any modern firm looking to earn its place in any industry needs to understand (at least) the essential concepts. 
  Likewise, any aspiring professional should look for careers relevant in the current market landscape. Computer systems and networks have become traditional today, but it’s still a growing career. 
  Despite having a high demand and applications, the field still has a long path before becoming its final form. That’s why it’s one of the most promising fields right now, but despite similar careers like robotics and AI, it’s one that can guarantee employment much quicker than many other specializations. Take a look at all that you need to know to get started, with this in-depth computer networking guide that you are sure to find useful. 
   

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  Introducing Bertrand Russell - A...

  Dave Robinson, Judy Groves

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  Bertrand Russell changed Western philosophy forever. He tackled many puzzles--how our minds work, how we experience the world, and what the true nature of meaning is. In "Introducing Bertrand Russell "we meet a passionate eccentric, active in world politics, who had outspoken views on sex, marriage, religion, and education.

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  Life as We Made It - How 50000...

  Beth Shapiro

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  In 2020, the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, won the Nobel Prize for medicine. It seemed like the capstone of an astounding fifty-year run: we have turned bacteria into factories for insulin, used viruses to insert genes for pesticide resistance into plants, and now learned to rewrite our own DNA. Once, we humans could only observe evolution. Suddenly, we had conquered it.And yet, in Life as We Made It, evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro argues that—despite how amazing our new technologies are—our ability to alter the course of evolution isn’t new. Humans have been reshaping the world around us for ages, from the first dogs to genetically modified Enviropigs. Indeed, she argues, resetting the course of evolution is what our species does, by domesticating, as with dogs and wheat; by hunting, as with wolves and mammoths; and by protecting, as with bison and mountain lions.What is new is that where once we shaped evolution through brute force, we can now do it as artisans. That power comes not a moment too soon. If we are going to survive in the next few centuries, we must revise the book of life. Instead of rehashing arguments about genetic engineering, let’s embrace the fact that we can shape evolution to create a world in which we want to live. The question isn’t should we meddle, but how? Life as We Made It is an essential book for charting a better course into a risky future.

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  The Complete Dinosaur

  Thomas R. Holtz, James O....

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  A new edition of the illustrated compendium that is “a gift to serious dinosaur enthusiasts” (Science).   What do we know about dinosaurs, and how do we know it? How did they grow, move, eat, and reproduce? Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? How intelligent were they? How are the various groups of dinosaurs related to each other, and to other kinds of living and extinct vertebrates? What can the study of dinosaurs tell us about the process of evolution? And why did typical dinosaurs become extinct?   These questions and more are addressed in this new, expanded edition of The Complete Dinosaur. Written by leading experts on the “fearfully great” reptiles, the book covers what we have learned about dinosaurs, from the earliest discoveries to the most recent controversies. Where scientific contention exists, the editors have let the experts agree to disagree. The Complete Dinosaur is a feast for serious dinosaur lovers, from the enthusiastic amateur to the professional paleontologist.   Praise for the first edition:    “An excellent encyclopedia that serves as a nice bridge between popular and scholarly dinosaur literature.” —Library Journal (starred review)    “Stimulating armchair company for cold winter evenings. . . . Best of all, the book treats dinosaurs as intellectual fun.” —New Scientist   “Useful both as a reference and as a browse-and-enjoy compendium.” —Natural History “Copiously illustrated and scrupulously up-to-date.” —Publishers Weekly   “The amount of information in [these] pages is amazing. This book should be on the shelves of dinosaur freaks as well as those who need to know more about the paleobiology of extinct animals. It will be an invaluable library reference.” —American Reference Books Annual

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  Intermittent Fasting for Women -...

  Helen Campbell

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  Lose Weight, Slow Down the Aging Process and Improve Your Health With the Intermittent Fasting Diet! 
  If you've consulted the Internet during the last couple of years to find out how to lose weight, you've probably heard about the Intermittent Fasting method. 
  The Intermittent Fasting diet actually allows you to eat bigger amounts of food than most diets, without eliminating certain food groups such as carbs, meats or sugar. This method relies on the biological processes of our bodies, and that’s the main reason it works. It uses only your body’s natural weapons to fight weight gain, diseases, and the aging process. 
  As we get older, our metabolism slows down. That’s especially true for women. 
  Here’s what you’ll learn:How the method works, and how the science supports itDifferent types of fasting, and how to choose one to fit your lifestyle and scheduleHow to lose weight permanently and fight common cardiovascular diseasesWhich foods to eat to boost the weight loss process, and which to avoidHow Intermittent Fasting can help with insomnia and problems with your periodHow to use this method if you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, and how to combine it with other diets, such as Keto or paleo dietAnd much, much more! 
  Unlike some other diets that promise a rapid weight loss, Intermittent Fasting is actually backed by science, and that’s why it works. You can try it out no matter the age, weight, and fitness level. Everyone can benefit from fasting and take control of their health!

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  Frankforce and the Defence of...

  Jerry Murland

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  There is no other city in France that has the same associations in time of conflict that the British have with Arras. Since the campaigns of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in the early 18th century, British soldiers have fought in and around Arras, occasionally as an enemy but, more often, as defenders of French and Allied democracy. Battlefield visitors to the area will immediately recognize the names of towns and villages that were as significant to the men of Marlboroughs army as they were to those who fought in the First and Second World Wars.This book serves both as guide to the Second World War battlefields that surround the city and its environs as well as detailing the actions of the British armored attack of 21 May 1940. The book looks at the strategic situation that led up to the famous Arras counterstroke and, using material that has not been published before, examines the British and German actions between 20 and 23 May. The only Victoria Cross action that took place during this time is looked at in detail; as is the fighting that took place in Arras and during the breakout.Despite its shortcomings, the counterstroke achieved the essential element of surprise and caused widespread alarm amongst the German command and hit Rommels 7th Panzer Division at precisely the moment when his armored units were ahead of the infantry and gunners. The British infantry fought well and both the Durham battalions were fortunate that their commanding officers and senior NCOs were men who had already fought in one conflict and possessed the determination to rally their less experienced junior ranks and fight on regardless. Such was the case with the two tank battalions, although sadly they lost both their commanding officers and over half the tanks that went into the engagement. The attack did enable the British to tighten their hold on Arras  albeit temporarily  and, as is often cited, built doubts in the minds of German High Command as to the speed of their advance and contributed to the subsequent Hitler halt order of 24-27 May.The author has gone to some lengths to track down accounts from those individuals who served in the area during May 1940 and fought the enveloping tide of the German advanceThe book is supported by three car tours, one of which takes the visitor along the tragic path taken by the Tyneside Scottish on 20 May and two walking routes, which concentrate on Arras.137 black and white photographs (integrated) and a number of maps derived from regimental histories; and six tour maps provide the battlefield visitor with illustrations of the battlefields as they were in 1940 and as they are today.

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