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Japan's War: Hirohito’s Holy War Against the West
by Stewart Binns'A superbly revealing account of a dreadful and profoundly sad war' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL'This extraordinary book gives us a unique insight into why and how Japan fought such an appalling war' NICK HEWERA new perspective on Japan during the Asia-Pacific War, using remarkable first-hand Japanese source material.Even after eighty years since the end of a conflict that killed thirty-five million people, there remains deeply-felt bitterness and anger about the way the Asia-Pacific War was fought, especially by the Japanese. The war in the East stretched from Hawaii to India - with Japanese forces attacking Singapore, China and Malaysia, as well as bombing the north coast of Australia. The Allied forces, led by the US, waged an island-by-island counteroffensive that eventually saw the invasion of the Japanese homeland. Japan has been vilified for the countless examples of its cruelty to civilians and prisoners of war. These criticisms have led to a backlash in Japan, where many deny that the accusations are true. By going back to the origins of modern Japan, and by using only Japanese accounts, Japan's War: Hirohito's Holy War against the West offers a powerful account of the conflict and explains in detail why the Japanese conducted the war in the way that they did.
Our Wartime Street: At home in Britain during the Second World War
by Fiz OsborneWhat was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out. Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees. This beautifully illustrated book gives insight into the daily experiences of adults and children on the Home Front. Thoughtfully interspersed with spreads on the key moments of the war and information about them, such as what caused the outbreak and what happened on VE Day.
Major Bricket and the Circus Corpse: The first mystery in an unputdownable new cosy crime series (The Major Bricket Mysteries #1)
by Simon Brett'A new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans!' P.D. James'Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone' Jilly CooperIntroducing a new, but not-so-amateur, sleuth from another peaceful English village with an alarmingly high death rate! The first mystery in a new cosy series from one of the world's favourite crime writers - perfect for fans of Richard Osmand, Janice Hallett, Robert Thorogood and M. C. Beaton._______________________Meet Major Bricket, an infrequent resident of Highfield House in Stunston Peveril, Suffolk. In the past the Major's work assignments, frequently in foreign countries, have prevented him from spending much time there and as a result, there is an air of mystery around him while everyone in the village speculates on the nature of his occupation.But now the Major has retired and has come home for good in his open-topped little red sports car... and what a homecoming it is, for lying spreadeagled on his lawn in the summer sunshine is the corpse of a clown.The circus is in Stunston Peveril for the annual village fair, yet none of their quota of clowns is missing - or at least, nobody is saying. Could the body be that of an unfortunate early guest at the village's highlight of the social calendar, the Fincham Abbey Costume Ball?Fortunately Major Bricket's past clandestine career means that he is now very well placed to solve the mystery of the dead clown on his camomile lawn . . ._______________________Praise for Simon Brett:'Murder most enjoyable' Colin Dexter'Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted' Sunday Times'Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige' New York Times'A delightful, thoroughly English whodunnit' Daily Mail'The wittiest around' Antonia Fraser
The Impossible Journey: An incredible voyage through every country in the world without flying
by Thor Pedersen203 countries. A decade of travel. Not a single plane in sight. This is the story of one man's journey to be the first to visit every country in the world without flight . . .When Thor Pedersen set out on the adventure of a lifetime, he couldn't have imagined the people he'd meet and the experiences he'd encounter along the way. But embarking on this epic voyage took him to the brink of his sanity, wiped his funds and tested the relationships he held dear.Over the years he faced grave danger, from encounters with drunken armed soldiers to life-threatening illness and even traversing the high seas, with wild waves destabilising the cargo ship he'd hitched a ride on. He'd sleep on the street one night and dine in the homes of billionaires the next. He visited countries stricken with war-zones, and once had to take an 11,919 km detour, revisiting seven countries, traversing Baluchistan in Pakistan escorted by armed guards because he was denied a visa while in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Life becomes complicated without the luxury of flying.Yet after years of challenges and milestones, Thor achieved something no other human ever has. The Impossible Journey is a triumphant memoir as he invites the world to share in this once in a lifetime adventure. He imparts the lessons, stories and unique perspectives on humanity he learned along the way.
Son Rules (Football Superstars #31)
by Simon MugfordIn this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga which paved the way for a career defining decade at Tottenham. Along the way, you'll learn about the people who helped him on his journey, plus get all the exciting facts and stats that make Son a global footballing hero.. True to the Football Superstars brand, the book is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
Teletherapie in der Physio, -Ergotherapie und Logopädie (essentials)
by Jesko Streeck Dmitry AyzikovDas essential bietet einen Leitfaden für Physiotherapeut*innen, Ergotherapeut*innen und Logopäd*innen, um mit Hilfe der Teletherapie eine qualitativ hochwertige Versorgung ermöglichen zu können. Erfahren Sie alles über die Vorteile und die praktische Umsetzung einer Behandlung auf Distanz. Mit klar strukturierten Anleitungen und praxisnahen Beispielen können Sie teletherapeutische Interventionen mühelos umsetzen. Wertvolle Tipps und konkrete Fallbeispiele machen dieses Buch zu einem unverzichtbaren Begleiter. Zudem werden theoretische Grundlagen verständlich erklärt, um Ihr Wissen über die Vorteile der Teletherapie zu vertiefen. Aus dem Inhalt: Neugestaltung der Therapie durch Telemedizin, Entscheidungsfindung zur Eignung eines Patienten für Teletherapie, was ist Teletherapie und welche Faktoren beeinflussen eine Behandlung?, Die Rolle der Therapeut*in im Genesungsprozess der Patient*innen, Onlinediagnostik und Differentialdiagnostik, Tipps und Tricks für die Gestaltung einer Teletherapeutischer Sitzung und ein Praxisbeispiel einer Behandlung auf Distanz.
Das kreative Volumen: Wie Designer kreativen Freiraum für Rezipienten interaktiver Produkte schaffen
by Jörg Burbach Nadine TrautzschWie weit kann ein Spiel gehen, um uns in seine Welt eintauchen zu lassen? Das theoretische Modell des Kreativen Volumens betrachtet dazu alle narrativen und ludischen Elemente in ihrer Gesamtheit. Dieses Konzept lässt sich auf das Entwickeln und Erleben von Videospielen anwenden, indem es nicht nur Immersion und Einfühlung, sondern auch die subtile Kunst des Weglassens betont. Das Buch vereint disziplinübergreifende Ansätze, um kreative Prozesse sowohl auf Seiten der Entwickler:innen als auch der Spieler:innen zu fördern. Kern des Modells sind die drei Dimensionen: Kreatives Fundament (durch die Entwickler:innen gestaltete Elemente), Kreatives Potenzial (die schöpferische Interaktion der Spieler:innen) und Kreative Resonanz (Auswirkungen des Spiels über dessen Grenzen hinaus).Es bietet praxisorientierte Leitlinien, wie gestalterische Entscheidungen die emotionale, narrative und soziale Interaktion im Spiel formen können. Es zeigt auf, wie durch bewusste Gestaltung Freiräume für kreative Entfaltung geschaffen und reflektiert werden können und wir somit Spiele zu kulturellen Artefakten und Resonanzräumen entwickeln können. Mit Blick auf die zunehmende Komplexität interaktiver Produkte schafft das kreative Volumen ein Vokabular und einen Rahmen, um Spielentwicklung strategischer, wirkungsvoller und inspirierender zu gestalten. Die Zielgruppe umfasst Game Designer:innen, Entwickler:innen, Künstler:innen und Forscher:innen, die ihr Verständnis von kreativer Interaktivität vertiefen und die gestalterische Praxis auf ein neues Level heben möchten. Begleitmaterial unter https://www.kreatives-volumen.de
Intelligent Information and Database Systems: 17th Asian Conference, ACIIDS 2025, Kitakyushu, Japan, April 23-25, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15684)
by Tzung-Pei Hong Ngoc Thanh Nguyen Yannis Manolopoulos Tokuro Matsuo Ford Lumban Gaol Hamido Fujita Krystian WojtkiewiczThis two-volume proceedings, LNAI 15683 and LNAI 15684, constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems, ACIIDS 2025, held in Kitakyushu, Japan, during April 23-25, 2025. The 56 full papers and presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 301 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Data Mining, Processing and Integration; Deep Learning Methods and Applications; Generative Models Applications; Intelligent Information Systems and Problem-Solving Algorithms. Part II: Games and Decision Theories; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Intelligent Techniques in Optimization; Machine Learning Techniques and Applications.
Recent Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Volume 2: Proceedings of the Women Indian Geotechnical Conference (WIGC 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #578)
by R. G. Robinson M. Muttharam K. Premalatha Vidya Bhushan MajiThis book presents the select proceedings of the First Women Indian Geotechnical Conference (WIGC) 2024 showcasing the overarching theme of "Geotechnics for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure." The book presents cutting-edge contributions from distinguished women geotechnical engineers and esteemed professors across the field of geotechnical engineering. Encompassing a broad spectrum of topics, the contributions in this volume cover pivotal areas, such as geomaterial characterization, sustainable waste management, geoenvironmental engineering, foundation engineering, landslides and slope stability, ground improvement, soft clay engineering, AI/ML applications in geotechnical engineering, and illuminating case studies in the field. This book will prove useful to graduate students, researchers, academics, and professional engineers working in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and geological engineering.
Applications of Evolutionary Computation: 28th European Conference, EvoApplications 2025, Held as Part of EvoStar 2025, Trieste, Italy, April 23–25, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15613)
by Sarah L. Thomson Emma Hart Pablo García-SánchezThis two-volume set, LNCS 15612 and 15613 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2025, held as part of EvoStar 2025, in Trieste, Italy, during April 23–25, 2025, and co-located with the EvoStar events, EvoCOP, EvoMUSART, and EuroGP. The 50 full papers and 18 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Part I: EvoApplications.Part II: Evolutionary machine learning; 30 years of particle swarm optimisation; Analysis of Evolutionary Computation Methods: Theory, Empirics, and Real-World Applications; Bio-inspired Algorithms for Green Computing and Sustainable Complex Systems; Computational Intelligence for Sustainability; EvoLLMs (Integrating Evolutionary Computing with Large Language Models (LLMs); Evolutionary Computation in Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing; Evolutionary Computation in Image Analysis, Signal Processing, and Pattern Recognition; Machine Learning and AI in Digital Healthcare and Personalized Medicine; Soft Computing Applied to Games.
Ends of the Global City: Disaffection, Displacement and the New Cultural Ecologies of the Urban (New Comparisons in World Literature)
by Jini Kim Watson Rashmi VarmaThis volume of essays explores how the global city is confronting new forms of crises and disruption. Examining cities in the Caribbean, North America, Africa, the Persian Gulf, Asia and Australia, the essays use literary and cultural analysis to examine the pasts, present and futures of the global city. Ranging from the period of high postcolonial development, industrialization and compacted modernization to present-day neoliberal urban planning, the collection considers arrivals and departures in the global city, offering new critical vocabularies to analyse ongoing processes of migration, economic immiseration, and environmental collapse.
Mastering DMEK and PDEK: Thin Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
by Soosan JacobThis is the second edition of a well-received book - Mastering Endothelial Keratoplasty: DSAEK, DMEK, E-DMEK, PDEK, Air pump-assisted PDEK and others, Volume I and II.This edited book covers basics of thin membrane endothelial keratoplasty which essentially includes DMEK and PDEK. It covers various surgical techniques currently in use, including among others, the endoilluminator assisted technique, air pump assisted technique, host Descemetic scaffolding, etc. It also includes pre-operative work-up as well as post-operative graft management, combined surgeries, management of complicated situations, prevention and handling of complications, role of Descemet’s stripping, and RHO-assisted kinase (Rock) inhibitors. The book includes videos showing surgical techniques as practiced by leading international experts from advanced centers. Endothelial keratoplasty is a field of great interest to all corneal surgeons and is replacing penetrating keratoplastyas the procedure of choice in most indications of endothelial failure, unless associated with central scarring. Thin membrane endothelial keratoplasties are at an exciting and evolving stage as newer techniques of DMEK and PDEK have inherent advantages that make them supersede not only penetrating keratoplasty but also DSAEK. Hence, in today's scenario it is of great interest among corneal surgeons who wish to learn and master these techniques as well as be able to manage complicated situations and complications. This book is a must-read for the beginner as well as the established surgeons. It is also a must-have for educational institutions, hospital- based libraries and for post-graduate students, fellows and residents who want to expand their knowledge.
The Venetian Heretic: 'The Master of Historical Fiction' Sunday Times
by Christian CameronVenice is alive with the magic and bustle of Carnevale.A city of mysterious masks and gorgeous palaces, of riches, patricians, intellectuals and artists. And amidst it all, something new is being born: magnificent voices are soaring above the spires, astonishing costumes are being crafted, and audiences are being transported, for the first time, by the power of the Opera.And beneath it all: espionage, organised crime, and murder.Swordsman Richard Hughes has arrived on the banks of the Grand Canal looking for a simpler life, only to be plunged - alongside Phillip de Chambray, a remarkable woman unable to show her true self - into the thick of the murkiest, most dangerous European politics, at a moment when someone is trying to destroy the opera, and Venice itself.Rich with authentic detail, this is the story of a complex world not so different from our own, and Christian Cameron, the modern master of historical fiction, brings real history to life in a way no other author can.
Possibility: A totally addictive and spicy page-turner that will have you hooked
by Sareeta Domingo'Cool and sweet, insightful and sexy. I enjoyed it SO SO SO MUCH' MARIAN KEYES'A sexy, warming, heartbreaking love story on every level that bolsters the heart with hope' BOLU BABALOLAWhat's the thing you'd change about your life right now if you could just click your fingers?When Anika Lapo wakes up in hospital on her thirtieth birthday, it's not dying she's afraid of: her real fear is how much of her life she has wasted. After a successful operation, she vows not to lose another second.Every night she writes in her diary about the person she wants to be and, the next day, her words come true. How she's going to land her dream job as a radio producer, DJ to a crowd instead of her bedroom - and that she'll finally, blissfully connect with breakfast show host Cam Aseidu, the guy with the sexy smirk and jet-black eyes she's lusted after from afar...Thanks to her diary manifestations, Anika is finally living up to her potential. But what if she's trying so hard to be in control that she loses herself along the way? What if, after everything, she was enough all along?A devastatingly romantic, breathlessly sexy and completely unputdownable novel about what it means to truly love. Perfect for fans of The List and Such a Fun Age.'Smart, funny, poised and sexy, this is a novel that has it all. Reading something this good is an unadulterated pleasure' Okechukwu Nzelu'I'm obsessed. It's impossible not to fall in love with this book' Lucy Rose'Whew! Such a gorgeous book... I was so heavily invested' Stephanie Yeboah'Beautifully written, full of heart, steamy, and emotional. I've officially found my new book boyfriend - Cam is everything' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn'Possibility is completely unputdownable. I smiled, sighed and cried while reading this book' Sara Jafari'I loved this contemporary romantic read!' Maame Blue'Equal parts urgent and passionate. The best of both worlds, this novel will have you reflecting on your own existence and blushing on your commute' Jendella Benson'Possibility pings with relatability and warmth while reminding us that life twists and coils in ways that don't always leave a smile on our faces. A beautifully written, sexy and sweet romance that will have you biting your lip for multiple reasons' Onyi Nwabineli'A fun and reflective read, one that deftly explores the complexities of love, trauma and self-growth' Jessica George
Wild Crossings
by Rachel IpWhy did the . . .SlothTortoiseElephant. . . cross the road? All over the world, animals are constantly on the move, travelling to find mates, forage for food and seek safety and shelter. But what happens when man-made barriers get in the way? From motorways and railways to housing developments and gas pipelines, humans have made it harder for animals to get to where they need to go.But now humans are reconnecting wild spaces and helping animals of all shapes and sizes find safe passage. They're using overpasses, underpasses, rope bridges and ingenious engineering to move between fragmented forests and habitats. From tiny toadlets to the world's largest mammals, animals cross over and under, up above and down below.With 18 true stories of animal crossings written by Rachel Ip and brought to life by Katie Hickey's artwork, Wild Crossings is the perfect blend of engineering and nature stories for children.
Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety
by Saskia Joss'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye The opposite of anxiety is not CALM. The opposite of anxiety is SAFETY. This book is full of practical, adaptable and easy to implement strategies for parents to help children of all ages and stages conquer their anxiety, by making them feeling safe and connected again. Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it can make you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes, and also - crucially - what they can do to help. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow when supporting and reassuring their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real-life examples that have arisen from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range of solutions and strategies, as well as issues covered - everything from separation anxiety to issues at school, phobias and so much more. Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety is designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.
Oldenland: A Journey in Search of the Good Last Years
by Roger Clough'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.'Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that's just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of 'Oldenland' spends his time doing. Where he used to study the terrain of ageing like a scientist, now he understands it as a farmer might, walking its contours every day from his retirement village in the Peak District, while still negotiating the physical peaks and troughs of the area. Whilst there are a lot of books that cover the topic of 'how to have a good death', there is little that offers us advice on the time period that comes before that. How do we learn to actually be old? How do we spend our later years in a meaningful way that makes sense of who we've been and who we are now? Not in blithely positive denial in the face of our physical and cognitive decline, or overtaken with regret of a life that's running down the clock, but empowered to not lose who we are; to say 'I am still me'. And, if we have not yet arrived at its borders, how can we better understand those who live there, and better prepare ourselves for a future when we will become citizens too?Written over 25 years and innumerable journeys, Oldenland is a unique and moving companion to the experiences of old age, and how to make it count.
Food Noise: How weight loss medications & smart nutrition can silence your cravings
by Dr Jack Mosley'GLP-1s, miracle or menace? Everyone should read this great book' Tim Spector'This is a superb book for anyone who is considering taking (or talking about) the new weight loss drugs - in other words all of us' Chris Van TullekenDr Jack Mosley's groundbreaking book is your complete trusted guide to the new weight-loss revolution.Constant, unwanted thoughts about food - Food Noise - can be impossible to silence in our world of compelling marketing messages and ongoing temptation.GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro et al) are said to be the biggest medical breakthrough in decades. They banish food cravings, subsequent weight loss is rapid, and the drugs are said to bring many additional health benefits, but one question remains; how do you lose the weight well, and sustain it for life?The author weighs up the pros and cons of these so-called "miracle" drugs, and, building on the legacy of his father Dr Michael Mosley, he combines medical insight from leading experts, with practical advice, and real-life stories from those who have experienced both the highs and the lows of GLP-1 drugs. Critically, he answers the questions few are addressing: Are you losing fat or muscle? How can you meet your body's nutritional needs? And how can you embrace a lifestyle that nourishes both body and mindThis book will help you:Understand the Science: Dr Jack Mosley explains how these drugs work and asks 'are they a game-changer or a health hazard?'.Transform Your Diet: Learn how to eat well when your appetite is reduced, with 50 delicious recipes and a 7-day meal plan. Sustain the Change: Discover how to maintain your weight loss after stopping the medication and build long lasting, healthy habits. Whether you're considering these medications, already taking them, or simply curious about weight loss methods, this is the ultimate resource to reclaim your health and reshape your life.
The Postal Paths: Rediscovering Britain’s Forgotten Trails And The People Who Walked Them
by Alan Cleaver'A fascinating exploration of routes trod by generations of rural postmen and women - lovingly told and lively.'-JACK CORNISH, author of The Lost Paths'A delightful exploration of one of our most important cultural figures in the community, the postman. Postal Paths journeys around the UK, unearthing forgotten stories... You will never look at a postman in the same way again.' -REBECCA SMITH, author of Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside'Charming... Cleaver brings to the life the lives of those who served their communities.'-KIRAN SIDHU, author of I Can Hear The Cuckoo***Seeing the hills, the crofts, villages and ruins only tells half the story. The people who worked, walked, lived and died here are the other half.Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. For over 200 years, postmen and women have delivered post to homes across Britain on foot, no matter how remote.A chance remark by a farmer about a Postman's Path led Alan Cleaver on a quest to discover more about this network of lanes, short-cuts and footpaths in the British landscape. From the rolling fells of Cumbria to Kent's shingle coast, he walked in the footsteps of 20th Century posties. And what he found, through conversation and painstaking research, was not just beautiful scenery. It was an incredible, forgotten slice of social history - the tales and toil of rural postmen and women trudging down lanes, over fields, and even across rivers to make sure the post always came on time.From women like Hannah Knowles, who began her job delivering letters in 1912 and would only miss three days through illness over the next 62 years of service, to a WW1 veteran who completed his 9-mile delivery route on one leg, Postal Paths paints a vivid picture of people who not only served communities but brought them together, one letter at a time.
Undiscovered Heroes of the Second World War: True Stories of Courage from around the World
by Yasmin KhanAn important commemorative collection to mark the eightieth anniversary of VE Day, to ensure the world never forgets.At the outbreak of the Second World War, the British empire covered one quarter of the earth's land surface and included one fifth of the world's population. People all around the British empire were caught up in the war in very different and unexpected ways, and had their lives completely changed, sometimes in ways that they could never have ever imagined. Leading historian Professor Yasmin Khan tells the stories of some of those people, from tea pickers in India to a Māori army lieutenant serving on the front line, and from a Singaporean resistance fighter to the first Australian woman journalist to report on the D-Day landings in Dunkirk. Each account gives a voice to these incredibly brave unsung heroes, who deserve to be remembered for their courage and dedication to the Allied war effort.
The Wisteria Crescent Chronicles
by Kate Forster'A gorgeous setting for a story with strong female friendships at its core... Loved it!' HELEN ROLFEIt is a truth universally acknowledged... that a widowed woman in possession of a large Georgian home but no money for tea or toilet paper must find a creative solution.For 70-year-old Marion Gaynor, the answer lies in opening her doors-and her heart-to two unexpected housemates: Felicity Booth, a brilliant but frazzled PhD student, balancing research and the chaos of academia, and Lana Rolls, newly separated and searching for a fresh start.Together, these three women discover that friendship blooms in the unlikeliest of places, and the bonds they form will change their lives forever.Readers will love this cosy, uplifting tale of unexpected friendship, set in the picturesque city of Bath, filled with charm and whimsy. Perfect for fans of Helen Rolfe, Heidi Swain and Philippa Ashley.
Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business (Wiley Tax Library)
by George FinneyImplement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectively In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at a company, the book tracks the actions of the company's new IT Security Director. Readers will learn John Kindervag's 5-Step methodology for implementing Zero Trust, the four Zero Trust design principles, and how to limit the impact of a breach. They'll also find: Concrete strategies for aligning your security practices with the business Common myths and pitfalls when implementing Zero Trust and how to implement it in a cloud environment Strategies for preventing breaches that encourage efficiency and cost reduction in your company's security practices Project Zero Trust is an ideal resource for aspiring technology professionals, as well as experienced IT leaders, network engineers, system admins, and project managers who are interested in or expected to implement zero trust initiatives.
Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path
by Helen E. PattonLand the perfect cybersecurity role—and move up the ladder—with this insightful resource Finding the right position in cybersecurity is challenging. Being successful in the profession takes a lot of work. And becoming a cybersecurity leader responsible for a security team is even more difficult. In Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path, decorated Chief Information Security Officer Helen Patton delivers a practical and insightful discussion designed to assist aspiring cybersecurity professionals entering the industry and help those already in the industry advance their careers and lead their first security teams. In this book, readers will find: Explanations of why and how the cybersecurity industry is unique and how to use this knowledge to succeed Discussions of how to progress from an entry-level position in the industry to a position leading security teams and programs Advice for every stage of the cybersecurity career arc Instructions on how to move from single contributor to team leader, and how to build a security program from scratch Guidance on how to apply the insights included in this book to the reader's own situation and where to look for personalized help A unique perspective based on the personal experiences of a cybersecurity leader with an extensive security background Perfect for aspiring and practicing cybersecurity professionals at any level of their career, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path is an essential, one-stop resource that includes everything readers need to know about thriving in the cybersecurity industry.
Issues and Challenges of Development
by Bikram Keshari PattanaikThis book presents a balanced and accessible introduction to the core issues and challenges of development. It covers the key aspects of development in contemporary times – its relationship with agriculture, industrialization and services, sustainable and inclusive development, issues of marginalization and women’s empowerment.This volume focuses on the uniquely multi-dimensional challenges faced by developing countries, which extend to the fields of economics, sociology, administration, politics and environment. The sectoral issues in development which comprise agriculture, industries and services sectors are useful subjects for enhancing economic growth and development of the nation-states.Replete with case studies of different countries juxtaposed with the Indian scenario, this book caters to student needs across various disciplines. It will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and teachers of development studies, economics, sociology, political science and public administration. It will be equally useful for administration officials of the central and state governments, policymakers, non-governmental organization (NGO) staff and corporate sector functionaries dealing with corporate social responsibilities.
The Right Not to Use the Internet: Concept, Contexts, Consequences (Current Debates in European Integration)
by Dariusz Kloza Eva Lievens Elżbieta Kużelewska Valerie VerdoodtThis pioneering collection addresses the prospective fundamental/human right not to use the Internet and the challenges that the non- use of the Internet poses for democracy.As the Internet has increasingly ceased to be a mere option and rather turned into a de facto obligation for anyone who exercises their rights or fulfils duties, these developments bring about profound ramifications for the very existence and the functioning of democracy, and therefore merit a critical reflection. With contributors from academia and legal practice from all over Europe, this edited volume offers timely critical analysis of the right not to use of the Internet, at times supplemented with policy advice and postulates for law reform.This book is of key interest to scholars and students of – predominantly – law, political science and philosophy as well as to policymakers, judges and nongovernmental organisations at national, supranational and international levels.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.