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The Effects of Cyber Supply Chain Attacks and Mitigation Strategies
by Ravi DasThe world of Cybersecurity today is becoming increasingly complex. There are many new Threat Variants that are coming out, but many of them are just tweaked versions of some of the oldest ones, such as Phishing and Social Engineering. In today’s world, Threat Variants are becoming more complex, more covert, and stealthier. Thus, it makes it almost impossible to detect them on time before the actual damage is done. One such example of this is what is known as Supply Chain Attacks. What makes this different from the other Threat Variants is that through just one point of entry, the Cyberattacker can deploy a Malicious Payload and impact thousands of victims. This is what this book is about, and it covers the following: Important Cybersecurity Concepts An introduction to Supply Chain Attacks and its impact on the Critical Infrastructure in the United States Examples of Supply Chain Attacks, most notably those of Solar Winds and Crowd Strike. Mitigation strategies that the CISO and their IT Security team can take to thwart off Supply Chain Attacks
The Enduring Democracy
by Kenneth J. Dautrich David A. Yalof Christina E. BejaranoHow can our history provide us with a roadmap to the future? The Enduring Democracy provides the essentials of American government, with a focus on placing current issues and debates into a historical perspective. By looking back, students can better understand the challenges and controversies characterizing American government today. This allows them to tap into those "lessons learned" to identify, understand, and even provide solutions to today′s changing politically reality. The highly anticipated Eighth Edition frames the 2024 presidential elections from the perspective of what they mean to students, so that they can see the relevance of American government in their daily lives.
The Enduring Democracy
by Kenneth J. Dautrich David A. Yalof Christina E. BejaranoHow can our history provide us with a roadmap to the future? The Enduring Democracy provides the essentials of American government, with a focus on placing current issues and debates into a historical perspective. By looking back, students can better understand the challenges and controversies characterizing American government today. This allows them to tap into those "lessons learned" to identify, understand, and even provide solutions to today′s changing politically reality. The highly anticipated Eighth Edition frames the 2024 presidential elections from the perspective of what they mean to students, so that they can see the relevance of American government in their daily lives.
The Essentials of Political Analysis
by Philip H. Pollock Barry Clayton EdwardsEquip students with the skills and confidence they need to conduct political analyses and critically assess statistical research. In the Seventh Edition of The Essentials of Political Science, bestselling authors Philip H. Pollock III and Barry C. Edwards build students’ analytic abilities and develop their statistical reasoning with new data, fresh exercises, and clear examples. This brief and reader-friendly guide walks students through the essentials— defining measurement, formulating and testing hypotheses, measuring variables—while using key terms, chapter-opening objectives, over 80 tables and figures, and practical exercises to get them using and applying their new skills. Using Excel, R, SPSS, or STATA? Companion workbooks featuring statistical software instructions and exercises help your students apply their knowledge.
The Essentials of Political Analysis
by Philip H. Pollock Barry Clayton EdwardsEquip students with the skills and confidence they need to conduct political analyses and critically assess statistical research. In the Seventh Edition of The Essentials of Political Science, bestselling authors Philip H. Pollock III and Barry C. Edwards build students’ analytic abilities and develop their statistical reasoning with new data, fresh exercises, and clear examples. This brief and reader-friendly guide walks students through the essentials— defining measurement, formulating and testing hypotheses, measuring variables—while using key terms, chapter-opening objectives, over 80 tables and figures, and practical exercises to get them using and applying their new skills. Using Excel, R, SPSS, or STATA? Companion workbooks featuring statistical software instructions and exercises help your students apply their knowledge.
The European Model of Sport: Myth or Reality? (Routledge Research in Sport Business and Management)
by Borja García Vanja SmokvinaThis is the first book to present a critical analysis of the concept of the European Model of Sport (EMS). The EMS concept is widely used by policymakers at the national and EU levels, and by some sports organisations, yet it has never been comprehensively defined in official documents. This book asks whether the EMS is real or imagined, evaluates its significance in a rapidly evolving European context and for world sport more broadly, and compares it against other models of sport in different regions of the world. The first section of the book is a multi-disciplinary analysis of the EMS, putting the EMS in historical context and examining the concept from political, economic, socio-cultural and legal perspectives. The second section of this book looks at different models of sport within Europe, including Germany, the UK, Scandinavia and South-East Europe, and how they intersect with EU policy. The final section of this book looks at models of sport in North America, Latin America, China, Africa and the Arab World, highlighting key differences and similarities in order to illuminate our understanding of sport governance, policy and management around the world. Throughout, this book includes consideration of grassroots sport, going beyond traditional analyses that have focused primarily on professional sport. In an era in which sport represents a dynamic arena for competition between corporations, NGOs, international organisations and nation-states, this book is an essential reference for anybody with an interest in sport policy, sport governance, sport management, sport law, EU policy and law, the history of European integration or the relationship between sport and wider society.
The Fantastic Freewheeler and the Mission from Mars
by Molly FelderDrew Daniels, a.k.a. the Fantastic Freewheeler, is settling in to enjoy a show at the planetarium when things take an otherworldly turn. Two aliens from his past have crash-landed nearby and need his help to get their ship flying again! But soon, the kid hero discovers the spaceship isn’t the only thing that’s broken. The Martians’ relationship is rockier than an asteroid field! Can Freewheeler use his amazing brain boost ability to get the pair talking—and flying—again? Find out in this exciting Fantastic Freewheeler graphic novel, featuring a spunky hero who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, as well as action full of humor and heart.
The Fantastic Freewheeler in the Deep End
by Molly FelderDrew Daniels, a.k.a. the Fantastic Freewheeler, is making a splash and joining the swim team! In his first meet, he’s racing one of the best swimmers around. But when the other boy misplaces his good luck charm and is thrown off his game, will Freewheeler let the champ sink or will he use his amazing brain boost ability to help the competition? Find out in this exciting Fantastic Freewheeler graphic novel, featuring a spunky hero who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, as well as action full of humor and heart.
The Farm-Sitting Surprise
by Mari BolteStarbright Stables riders Bess, Dot, and Lily are on a road trip with Dot’s dad, veterinarian Dr. Ahmadi. Finally, they arrive at a farm. The girls are excited to greet chickens, cattle, dogs, and cats. They learn they are there to farm sit and take care of the animals while the owners are away overnight. The girls couldn’t be more ready to help! They are even happier when they realize they get to stay in a barn that’s like a fancy hotel inside. And the best part? They get to share the barn with a mini horse named Clover! But the most special and surprising part of their farm-sitting experience is yet to come!
The Global Distribution of Popular Narrative in the Nineteenth Century: Forms of Circulation and Circulation of Forms (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Graham LawThe principal aim of this collection of articles is to explore the evolving generic patterns and the modes of transnational distribution of popular narrative over the course of the nineteenth century. This volume addresses networks of reception drawn around cities as diverse as Constantinople, Moscow, and Tokyo, with a focus on peripheries in South and West Asia, and Northern as well as Eastern Europe; in generic terms, there are specific investigations of shipwreck narratives, satirical cartoons, press reports, orally transmitted folklore, traditional sacred tales, and adventure novels. It combines the materialist approach of book/media history with the aesthetic insights of literary and cultural studies, drawing inspiration from the seminal work of scholars such as Benedict Anderson, Franco Moretti, Pascale Casanova, and Arjun Appadurai.
The Great Axolotl Escape
by John SazaklisAmigo, Ms. Garcia's class pet axolotl, overhears his class talking about a local Mexican American festival and decides he wants to go. He quickly catches a ride in a student's water bottle, and soon he's taking in the sights and sounds of the party! But before long, he realizes that a festival can be a dangerous place for little axolotl. Will Amigo make it back to the classroom in one piece?
The Guitar String Snap
by Andrew Bambridge"While rummaging in a closet, Bo finds his dad’s old guitar. He can’t resist giving it a try, and he LOVES the sounds it makes. But then, snap—one of the guitar strings breaks! In Bo’s attempts to fix his mistake, he learns that owning up is the first step! Musician, educator, and actor Andrew Bambridge (Pixels) offers a charming chapter book about a boy named Bo who, like Andrew, has achondroplasia and has always loved music."
The Human Relationship with Information
by Mark LenkerThe Human Relationship with Information uses a philosophical lens to explore questions about the fundamental place of information in a fulfilling human life.Drawing on the author’s experience as an instruction librarian and from research by others working in the humanities, psychology, and information science, this book suggests new directions for information ethics and information literacy. Questioning what makes an encounter with information meaningful for the people librarians and educators serve, Lenker also considers what our uncertain life expectancies and limited attention spans mean for the ways we prioritize our time with information. Considering what the characteristics of an excellent mind are, this book explores how our information consumption habits nurture or hinder the development of those qualities. Inviting readers to think about how information consumes a precious and finite resource – our attention – this book ultimately explores how best to have a rich, satisfying life with information.The Human Relationship with Information will inspire librarians and other educators to take a second look at their work and think more deeply and sincerely about how information shapes the lives of the people they serve. It will be essential reading for anyone thinking about the ways that information and libraries enrich – and sometimes complicate – people’s quality of life.
The Inuit
by Tia TidwellEvery two years, an Inuit celebration called Kivgiq is held in Alaska. Music and drumming fill the air. Dance groups perform. Iñupiaq author Tia Tidwell describes Inuit culture and history through engaging and informative text and activities. Features include maps, timeline, recipe, craft, and a language sidebar.
The Jersey Devil vs. Mothman
by Golriz GolkarIn the dark summer night, two red-eyed creatures fly toward each other. One has large batwings. The other has mothlike wings. They both let out a screech as they attack. Who will win the battle between the Jersey Devil and the Mothman? In this hi-lo book, readers can review each cryptid's history, traits, and behaviors to pick the master of the sky.
The Kraken vs. the Loch Ness Monster
by Alberto RayoSmall bubbles form and gather at the top of the water. Waves roll without any wind. With a large splash, the Loch Ness Monster breaks the surface. Moments later, the Kraken follows with a screech. In this hi-lo book, Nessie and the Beast of the Sea battle to find out who is king of the sea. Readers can study each creature's history, characteristics, and behaviors to determine the winner.
The Language of Persuasion in Politics and the Media: An Introduction
by Alan PartingtonThis bestselling introductory textbook examines the relationship between politicians, the press and the public through the language they employ. Now fully revised with new material on delegitimisation, ‘fake news’, disinformation, (self-)censorship, ‘conspiracy theories’ and ‘Zombie’ narratives, key topics include:• Evaluation, the ‘engine’ of persuasion.• ‘Spin’, ‘spin control’ and ‘image’ politics.• Models of persuasion, including authority, contrast, problem-solution, association, ‘garden path.’• Pseudo-logical and ‘post-truth’ arguments.• Humour, irony and satire.• Metaphors: use, misuse and dangers.• Election rhetoric.Extracts from speeches, soundbites, newspapers and blogs, social media, interviews, press conferences, election slogans and satires are used to provide the reader with the tools to discover the beliefs, character and hidden strategies of the would-be persuader, as well as the counter-strategies of their targets. This book demonstrates how the study of language use can help us appreciate, exploit and protect ourselves from the art of persuasion.With a wide variety of practical examples, on both recent issues and historically significant ones, every topic is complemented with guiding tasks, queries and exercises, with keys and commentaries at the end of each unit. This highly original textbook is ideal for all introductory courses on language and politics, media language, rhetoric and persuasion, discourse studies and related areas.
The Last Days of Jack Sparks
by Jason ArnoppJack Sparks died while writing this book.It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he'd already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed. Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account. Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed -- until now. "Wow. Seriously hard to put down." -- M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts
The Limits of Interpretation: Essays on Bion and Field Theory (The New Library of Psychoanalysis)
by Giuseppe CivitareseThe Limits of Interpretation opens a window onto unexplored dimensions of Wilfred Bion’s thought, presenting essays that illuminate both familiar and lesser‑known facets of his work. It guides readers through complex notions such as visible‑invisible hallucinations, bizarre objects, and a radical reframing of the Oedipus complex – shifted from incest and parricide to arrogance and the desire for knowledge.Taking various of Bion’s key works in turn, Civitarese explores what is unique about Bion’s thinking on essential topics such as projective identification, infantile development, and intuition, to shed light on the continued importance of Bion’s early work, in particular for contemporary psychoanalysis. By focusing on Bion’s Kleinian‑phase essays, this volume highlights their pivotal role in comprehending his entire theoretical landscape and how far they extend beyond traditional Freudian and Kleinian frameworks. It even poses the question: was Bion ever truly a Kleinian?Offering a close reading and clear interpretation of Bion’s sometimes dense writing, this is essential reading for any psychoanalysts or psychotherapists wanting to understand Bion’s work better.
The Logic of American Politics
by Gary C. Jacobson Samuel H. Kernell Thad Kousser Lynn Vavreck Timothy R. JohnsonWhy does the American political system work the way it does? After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage? With fresh analysis of the 2024 presidential election results, the bestselling textbook The Logic of American Politics provides students with the tools they need to make sense of the government they have. Weaving together historical context, contemporary politics, and a "toolkit" of institutional design concepts, the Twelfth Edition builds students′ understanding of political institutions and practices as imperfect solutions to collective action problems.
The Logic of American Politics
by Gary C. Jacobson Samuel H. Kernell Thad Kousser Lynn Vavreck Timothy R. JohnsonWhy does the American political system work the way it does? After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage? With fresh analysis of the 2024 presidential election results, the bestselling textbook The Logic of American Politics provides students with the tools they need to make sense of the government they have. Weaving together historical context, contemporary politics, and a "toolkit" of institutional design concepts, the Twelfth Edition builds students′ understanding of political institutions and practices as imperfect solutions to collective action problems.
The Management Puzzle Solved!: Hiring, Developing, Managing, Leading
by Richard G. HammesMost often managers come up through the ranks of employees and are chosen because of their success, drive, abilities, education, other accomplishments, and personal factors. However, collectively their accomplishments as employees do not necessarily prepare them for managing and leading. Completing tasks is different from energizing and motivating others to perform. Often the best "doers" are not the best managers. In managing and leading, it often is the mid-level or average performer that is more effective. They may not achieve at the highest level as an employee, but they have qualities that fit with the characteristics of successful managers and leaders. What is needed regardless of prior experience is training and guidance to be a successful manager and leader. What they need is a tool kit to assist them in transitioning to management and, more broadly, to grow in the role over many years. The contents of this book are based on 30 years of client-proven consulting work with companies from start-up to Fortune 100. The information, methods, forms, and other ideas have been honed and modified to provide a universally implementable series of programs and processes that will assist managers and leaders at all levels of organizations to more effectively lead and manage. A key value of The Management Puzzle Solved! is that useful management information is communicated in a concise, informative, non-time intensive format. Each section can be read and digested readily and serve as an ongoing reference for managers as specific needs or concerns arise or just to broaden knowledge.This book is a mini-management course in a readable and compact format. It provides managers with information to interview candidates more effectively, deal with the day-to-day management of employees, provide leadership for the organization, manage employee performance, facilitate meetings effectively, enhance communication, promote team functioning, and implement change more smoothly. Rather than the latest fad, this field-tested set of management tools provides ideas and techniques that have been implemented in hundreds of companies with thousands of managers and employees to help you manage and lead effectively.
The Mentor′s Guidebook: Unleashing Your Potential to Inspire and Retain New Teachers (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Vince Bustamante Timothy Cusack Wayne DaviesBe the best mentor for early career teachers Mentors are critical to the success of new and aspiring teachers. In a time when so many teachers are leaving the profession within the first few years of their career, empowering mentorship can make a world of difference—not only for teacher retention, but instructional quality and positive student outcomes. Written for any mentor who is new to the role or wants to reinforce or build upon their existing skills, The Mentor′s Guidebook walks you through the core concepts of being an inspiring mentor and guide. Inside, you′ll discover Your personal Mentorship Modality How to create an environment for effective mentorship and build and maintain your momentum An exploration of various mentorship models known to be successful The role that school leadership plays in your success What to do when things do not go as planned Help reclaim and reframe the narrative of what it means to be a teacher today. With effective mentorship strategies, you can make a difference in retaining and inspiring new teachers for years to come.
The Mentor′s Guidebook: Unleashing Your Potential to Inspire and Retain New Teachers (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Vince Bustamante Timothy Cusack Wayne DaviesBe the best mentor for early career teachers Mentors are critical to the success of new and aspiring teachers. In a time when so many teachers are leaving the profession within the first few years of their career, empowering mentorship can make a world of difference—not only for teacher retention, but instructional quality and positive student outcomes. Written for any mentor who is new to the role or wants to reinforce or build upon their existing skills, The Mentor′s Guidebook walks you through the core concepts of being an inspiring mentor and guide. Inside, you′ll discover Your personal Mentorship Modality How to create an environment for effective mentorship and build and maintain your momentum An exploration of various mentorship models known to be successful The role that school leadership plays in your success What to do when things do not go as planned Help reclaim and reframe the narrative of what it means to be a teacher today. With effective mentorship strategies, you can make a difference in retaining and inspiring new teachers for years to come.
The Navajo
by Jennifer R. DenetdaleNavajo girls take part in a ceremony called the Kinaaldá. Dressed in her best clothing and the family’s best turquoise and silver jewelry, the young woman receives special blessings during the four-day celebration. Author Jennifer Denetdale, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, describes the culture and history of the Navajo people through engaging and informative text and activities. Features include maps, timeline, recipe, craft, and a Navajo language sidebar.