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Von „Arbeitskameraden“ zu „Badoglioschweinen“: Italienische Arbeitskräfte in der NS-Kriegswirtschaft 1938-1945
by Freia Anders Brunello MantelliDas Buch untersucht die Anwerbung und den Einsatz italienischer Arbeitskräfte in der deutschen Kriegswirtschaft. In einer ersten Phase (1938-1942) waren Einberufung und Beschäftigung Teil des deutsch-italienischen Bündnisses, der sogenannten Achse. In einer zweiten Phase (1943-1945) wurden mit der italienischen Krise von 1943 und der deutschen Besatzung eines großen Teils der Halbinsel die bereits im besetzten Osteuropa erprobten Zwangsmethoden angewandt.
The Belt and Road Initiative Green Development Case Studies Report 2020
by BRI International Green DevelopmentThis is an Open Access book. In accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it showcases 17 projects under the framework of Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). These projects cover ninefields, namely, biodiversity and ecosystem, clean energy, clean water, sustainable transportation, solid waste treatment, sustainable consumption and production, green buildings, sustainable foodproduction and corporate social responsibility. Aiming at achieving green development, these projects, in their implementation, adhere to the concept of ecological civilization, combine China’s strict environmental protection systems and international standards, and take various measures of environmental protection based on the conditions of the local environment. These measures include joint efforts with local governments, businesses and communities, optimizating of design and construction plans, strict controling over different types of pollutants, and in situ conservation of species and ecosystems.The experience and practice of these 13 projects set an example for the latecomers.
Product Lifecycle Management. Integrating Digital Technologies for Sustainability and Innovation: 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, July 7–10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #740)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Christophe Danjou Pradorn SureephongThis two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during July 7-10, 2024. The 64 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. PLM 2024 aims to integrate business approaches to the collaborative creation, management and dissemination of product and process data throughout the extended enterprises that create, manufacture and operate engineered products and systems.
Territorial Landscapes Solutions for Sustainable Energy and Food Security (Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management)
by Mourad Amer Mohamed El Kaftangui Ibrahim El-Sayed Maarouf Nauman Khalid Sharul Sham Bin DolThis book introduces a model for the built environment, designed to incorporate sustainability at every level. It emphasizes the integration of environmental, social, and economic factors to create resilient urban spaces. Also, it presents a decision support system that optimizes energy management for sustainability, enabling real-time adjustments and reducing carbon footprints. It discusses innovative strategies for managing water and wastewater in swampland areas, offering insights from UIN Raden Fatah Palembang's adaptation efforts. Also, this book provides a thorough review of bio-based business models, examining their agility and adaptability in fostering sustainable innovations that respond to market and environmental changes. Moreover, the book explores a novel approach to renewable energy, this chapter assesses the feasibility of using vortex bladeless wind turbines for energy generation at airport runways, offering both conceptual and economic analyses. In addition to discuss the creation and role of multi-actor forums in promoting a sustainable blue economy in the Black Sea region, emphasizing collaborative efforts to preserve marine resources. This book investigates the use of halophyte biochar as a sustainable soil amendment for sandy soils, demonstrating its potential to improve soil quality and promote sustainable agriculture. Also, the book aims to assess the sustainability of food-energy-water systems at the household level, advocating for integrated solutions that enhance resource efficiency and sustainability. This book delves into societal perceptions of climate change adaptation, using interaction analysis to better understand public attitudes and their implications for policy and communication strategies. This book presents a case study from Istanbul, offering insights into how local identity can strengthen community resilience and sustainability efforts. Finally the book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing sustainable practices across various sectors, from energy management and water resources to food systems and environmental education. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and innovation agility in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Religion and Cooperative Economics: Justice in An Age Of Capital And Catastrophe (New Approaches to Religion and Power)
by Jamin Andreas HübnerThis volume looks at the intersection between religion and cooperative economics through the lens of economic justice. It covers world religious traditions and gives particular focus to cooperative organization, the social and economic problems of capitalism, and the earliest Christian tradition of the Jesus movement. It also examines religious and theological discourse in contemporary defenses of neoliberal capitalism and contemporary advocates of cooperatives. The book serves to unfold both how and why cooperative economics can and should supplant traditional employer-employee relationships (a pillar of modern capitalism) and revive interest in cooperation, worker solidarity, and significant social and political reforms.
A Mathematical Introduction to Data Science
by Yi Sun Rod AdamsThis textbook provides a comprehensive foundation in the mathematics needed for data science for students and self-learners with a basic mathematical background who are interested in the principles behind computational algorithms in data science. It covers sets, functions, linear algebra, and calculus, and delves deeply into probability and statistics, which are key areas for understanding the algorithms driving modern data science applications. Readers are guided toward unlocking the secrets of algorithms like Principal Component Analysis, Singular Value Decomposition, Linear Regression in two and more dimensions, Simple Neural Networks, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Logistic Regression and Ridge Regression, illuminating the path from mathematical principles to algorithmic mastery. It is designed to make the material accessible and engaging, guiding readers through a step-by-step progression from basic mathematical concepts to complex data science algorithms. It stands out for its emphasis on worked examples and exercises that encourage active participation, making it particularly beneficial for those with limited mathematical backgrounds but a strong desire to learn. This approach facilitates a smoother transition into more advanced topics. The authors expect readers to be proficient in handling numbers in various formats, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and surds. They should also have a knowledge of introductory algebra, such as manipulating simple algebraic expressions, solving simple equations, and graphing elementary functions, along with a basic understanding of geometry including angles, trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem.
Digital Twins for Simulation-Based Decision-Making
by Tony Clark Balbir S. Barn Vinay KulkarniThis book introduces the concept of digital twins and their purposive usage, including the technology infrastructure and the method support necessary for their construction. The landscape of digital twins is illustrated through a range of use cases spread across different application domains such as strategy and business assessment in enterprises, logistics networks, manufacturing industries, chemical and refinery systems, sustainable food ecosystems, and public healthcare. All these examples show how digital twins are exploited to simulate complex scenarios depending on various external factors – all of which would not be feasible as real-world simulations because of their high costs, potential fatal damages, and unpredictable side effects. The book is written for professionals in industry who would like to learn about the application of these powerful methodologies and tools in various areas as well as for researchers in computer science who would like to draw inspirations for further development of this technology from real-world applications.
Embedded Microprocessor System Design using FPGAs
by Uwe Meyer-BaeseThis textbook for courses in Embedded Systems introduces students to necessary concepts, through a hands-on approach. It gives a great introduction to FPGA-based microprocessor system design using state-of-the-art boards, tools, and microprocessors from Altera/Intel® and Xilinx®. HDL-based designs (soft-core), parameterized cores (Nios II and MicroBlaze), and ARM Cortex-A9 design are discussed, compared and explored using many hand-on designs projects. Custom IP for HDMI coder, Floating-point operations, and FFT bit-swap are developed, implemented, tested and speed-up is measured. New additions in the second edition include bottom-up and top-down FPGA-based Linux OS system designs for Altera/Intel® and Xilinx® boards and application development running on the OS using modern popular programming languages: Python, Java, and JavaScript/HTML/CSSs. Downloadable files include all design examples such as basic processor synthesizable code for Xilinx and Altera tools for PicoBlaze, MicroBlaze, Nios II and ARMv7 architectures in VHDL and Verilog code, as well as the custom IP projects. For the three new OS enabled programing languages a substantial number of examples ranging from basic math and networking to image processing and video animations are provided. Each Chapter has a substantial number of short quiz questions, exercises, and challenging projects.
Erklärvideos im Mathematikunterricht in Grundschulen: Eine mehrperspektivische und qualitative Untersuchung zu möglichen Qualitätsmerkmalen (Berliner Rekonstruktionen des Mathematikunterrichts)
by Lisa Tusche-NaggarSeit dem Beginn der Covid-19-Pandemie im März 2020 und den damit einhergehenden Schulschließungen finden Erklärvideos vermehrt Einsatz im Mathematikunterricht. In ihrem Buch widmet sich Lisa Tusche-Naggar den Qualitätsmerkmalen von ‚guten&‘ Mathematik-Erklärvideos. Ziel ist es, nachvollziehbar zu machen, welche Intentionen und Kriterien bei der Erstellung, der Auswahl und der Rezeption dieser Videos zum Tragen kommen. Durch Interviews und Gruppendiskussionen mit verschiedenen relevanten Akteursgruppen werden unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf die Qualität von Erklärvideos rekonstruiert und miteinander verglichen. Das Buch beleuchtet sowohl die Schnittmengen als auch die Unterschiede der Sichtweisen der Produzent*innen von Erklärvideos, der Lehrkräfte und Schüler*innen, die Erklärvideos als Ressource des Mathematikunterrichts nutzen, sowie der Mathematikdidaktik, welche die Mittel zur theoretischen Reflexion von Erklärvideos bereitstellt. Das Buch bietet damit ein mehrperspektivisches Bild möglicher Qualitätsmerkmale von Mathematik-Erklärvideos und präsentiert zudem Ideen, wie diese Videos effektiv in den Mathematikunterricht integriert werden können.
Monotone Discretizations for Elliptic Second Order Partial Differential Equations (Springer Series in Computational Mathematics #61)
by Petr Knobloch Gabriel R. Barrenechea Volker JohnThis book offers a comprehensive presentation of numerical methods for elliptic boundary value problems that satisfy discrete maximum principles (DMPs). The satisfaction of DMPs ensures that numerical solutions possess physically admissible values, which is of utmost importance in numerous applications. A general framework for the proofs of monotonicity and discrete maximum principles is developed for both linear and nonlinear discretizations. Starting with the Poisson problem, the focus is on convection-diffusion-reaction problems with dominant convection, a situation which leads to a numerical problem with multi-scale character. The emphasis of this book is on finite element methods, where classical (usually linear) and modern nonlinear discretizations are presented in a unified way. In addition, popular finite difference and finite volume methods are discussed. Besides DMPs, other important properties of the methods, like convergence, are studied. Proofs are presented step by step, allowing readers to understand the analytic techniques more easily. Numerical examples illustrate the behavior of the methods.
Preventieve mondzorg
by Catherine Volgenant Katarina Jerković-Ćosić Isabelle Laleman Monique van der VeenDit leerboek bundelt de belangrijkste kennis over preventie van de meest voorkomende mondziekten en geeft handvatten voor de dagelijkse praktijk. Het boek is primair geschreven voor de praktiserende en aankomende mondzorgverleners in Nederland en Vlaanderen. De uitgave is tevens geschikt voor alle andere zorg- en welzijnsprofessionals. Preventie heeft in toenemende mate een onmisbare plaats in de gezondheidszorg en de mondzorg. Ondanks inspanningen op verschillende niveaus, komen mondziekten zeer frequent voor, met grote gevolgen voor de algemene gezondheid en kwaliteit van leven. Dit boek presenteert de actuele kennis over de preventieve aanpak van de meest voorkomende mondziekten: cariës, parodontale aandoeningen en tanderosie. Preventieve mondzorg is opgebouwd uit twaalf hoofdstukken, die variëren van epidemiologie, etiologie en detectie tot individuele en collectieve preventie. Er is veel aandacht voor het ontstaansmechanismevan mondziekten, het tijdig opsporen ervan met relevante meetinstrumenten en systemen en het preventief ingrijpen. Preventieve interventies en hulpmiddelen, binnen maar ook buiten de mondzorgpraktijk, zijn uitgebreid beschreven en worden ondersteund met concrete aanbevelingen en voorbeelden uit de praktijk. Het boek presenteert relevante kennis over preventie op een toegankelijke manier en is enig in zijn soort. Het is daarom onmisbaar voor alle (mond)zorgverleners in de eerstelijnszorg en publieke gezondheid. Vooraanstaande clinici en wetenschappers werkten mee aan deze volledig vernieuwde uitgave onder het redactieteam vanuit de kennisgebieden epidemiologie, cariologie, parodontologie en publieke gezondheid.
Öffentlichkeit als pluralistische Kategorie: Differenzierungstheoretische Zugänge zu einer allgemeinen Theorie der Öffentlichkeit
by Teresa GriebauIn diesem Buch wird die soziologische Differenzierungstheorie dazu genutzt, Öffentlichkeiten in unterschiedlichen sozialen Einheiten zu untersuchen und damit die Grundlage für eine allgemeine Theorie der Öffentlichkeit zu entwickeln. In jedem differenzierten Sozialgebilde, so die leitende These der Arbeit, entsteht der Bedarf nach einer öffentlichen Orientierungsebene. Da es sich aber nicht nur bei der modernen Gesellschaft, sondern zum Beispiel auch bei Organisationen und Familien um differenzierte soziale Einheiten handelt, müsste folglich auch von einer organisationsinternen oder einer familieninternen Öffentlichkeit gesprochen werden. In diesem Sinne kann Öffentlichkeit als pluralistische Kategorie verstanden werden.
Computing Technologies and Applied Mathematics: CTAM 2024, Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia, October 07-11, 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #500)
by Arthur Gibadullin Sergey GordinThis proceedings volume convenes revised, selected works presented at the 3rd International Seminar on Computing Technologies and Applied Mathematics (CTAM2024), held at Komsomolsk-na-Amure State University, Russia, from October 7 to 11, 2024. The seminar brought together a diverse group of international experts and young scientists from Germany, China, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Russia to exchange the latest results and original ideas on the use of computing technologies and applied mathematics tools in both fundamental and applied research. Topics covered in this volume include the development of theoretical foundations, methods, and algorithms for implementing mathematical and computational models. The subjects ranged from health to logistics, with many devoted to algorithm optimization. Industrial applications are also covered, with studies of digital twins and quantum and evolutionary algorithms. By bridging academia and industry, this volume can benefit graduate students, experienced researchers, and industry practitioners alike, fostering both practical implementations in real-world scenarios and innovative avenues of applied research.
Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Evaluation and Management
by Richard E. Kirschner Adriane L. BaylisRichly illustrated with clear drawings and photographs, as well as with instructional audio and video files, this is the first and only book dedicated solely to the in-depth, state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary diagnosis and management of cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Co-edited by a pediatric plastic surgeon and a speech scientist who are internationally-recognized leaders in the field, and with chapters written by well-known experts, the work is intended to fill the need for a comprehensive text to address the interdisciplinary assessment and management of cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction will serve as a valuable resource for surgeons, speech pathologists and others that care for children and adults with cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction.
Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science: First International Conference, IPLDSC 2024, Anaheim, CA, USA, May 23–24, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2386)
by Mark Hoffman Louis Ehwerhemuepha Adam Kalawi Terence SangerThis open access book will address the unique requirements and technological tools for analysis of data across the lifespan, from childhood through advanced age. Topics such as sepsis, hospital-acquired infections, mental health, health equity, precision medicine, large language models and generative artificial intelligence, computer vision, ethical use of artificial intelligence, and large real-world electronic health record databases will be covered.
Detection of Intrusions and Malware, and Vulnerability Assessment: 22nd International Conference, DIMVA 2025, Graz, Austria, July 9–11, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15748)
by Daniel Gruss Michele Carminati Manuel Egele Veelasha MoonsamyThe two-volume set LNCS 15747 and 15748 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 12nd International Conference on Detection of Intrusions and Malware, and Vulnerability Assessment, DIMVA 2025, held in Graz, Austria, during July 9–11, 2025. The 25 revised full papers and 11 posters are presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Web Security; Vulnerability Detection; Side channels; and Obfuscation. Part II: AI/ML & Security; Android & Patches; OS & Network; and Resilient Systems.
Critical Factors Associated with Environmental, Social and Governance Management in Organizations (Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application)
by Marcelo Jasmim Meiriño Osvaldo Luiz Gonçalves QuelhasThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, showing how they can be harnessed to enhance organizational sustainability. In an era where ESG is gaining increasing recognition for its transformative potential, this work delves into the practical aspects of leveraging ESG to improve governance, bolster corporate image, build credibility, and foster reputation. It also unveils the exciting realm of new business opportunities, particularly in the domains of social and environmental responsibility. What sets this book apart is its hands-on approach. Each chapter unfolds with compelling real-life case studies that draw readers into the dynamic world of ESG. As you progress through the pages, readers encounter thought-provoking questions and challenging case scenarios, inviting you to not just passively absorb information, but actively engage with the material. The readers are prompted to reflect on these cases, formulate questions, and even tackle proposed solutions, making readers’ learning experience highly interactive and deeply insightful. The main benefit readers will derive from this work is a panoramic understanding of ESG—from its theoretical underpinnings to its practical implementation. Beyond just providing knowledge, this book equips the reader with a toolkit of ESG management strategies that can be implemented in their own organizations.
The Palgrave Handbook of Feminist, Queer and Trans* Narrative Studies
by Vera Nünning Corinna AssmannThe Palgrave Handbook of Feminist, Queer and Trans* Narrative Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between narrative theory and feminist, queer and trans* theory. Bringing together eminent and emerging scholars from a range of disciplines, it foregrounds connections between new views on gender and recent developments in narratology. The first section outlines key concepts for the study of narrative and gender and features theory-oriented chapters on what it means for the study of narrative to go beyond gender binaries. The middle sections cover some of the currently most influential fields of narratology and literary theory: cognitive and eco-narratology, postcolonial studies, as well as concepts that are central to both narrative and gender studies, such as affect and performativity. The last section explores the meaning of gender in various genres and media formats, from science fiction and trans* autobiographies to film, TV and social media. This field-changing volume shows how the proliferation of new ways to think about gender identity and sexuality demands a strong reconsideration of narratological methodologies. Chapter 23 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
The Reduction of Physical Theories: A Contribution to the Unity of Physics Part 2: Incommensurability and Limiting-Case Reduction (Fundamental Theories of Physics #218)
by Erhard ScheibeBy describing examples of four fundamental physical theories, this work of Erhard Scheibe presents an important and powerful approach to reduction in physics. Novel to the approach is that it is based not on a single eternally valid concept of reduction, but on a series of recursively constructed reductions, with which all reductions appear as combinations of very specific elementary reductions. In addition to the kinds of reduction introduced in the first volume, the limiting case reduction is included as a new reduction type here, which becomes effective in combination with those introduced earlier. This second volume demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of the concept for selected examples in physics: Special and General Relativity Theory, and Quantum Mechanics. A separate chapter is dedicated to the subtle concept of micro-reduction and to kinetic theory. The book is systematically organized and intended for readers interested in philosophy of science as well as physicists without deep philosophical knowledge.
Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
by James V. Bono Eric L. SmithRevision total hip arthroplasty (THA) helps solve the reconstructive challenges facing surgeons today. This comprehensive text encompasses the necessary background and foundation for the reader to better understand the principles of revision THA, highlighting the preferred techniques and solutions of regional centers across the US that are known for excellence in revision THA. Across eleven thematic sections, this book presents modern techniques to solve common problems, with an emphasis on intra-operative and clinical photos. The opening section discusses general considerations and principles of revision THA, including the global burden, soft tissue balancing and biomechanics, and biomaterials. The next few sections cover evaluation, pre-operative planning and surgical exposures, then dive into acetabular, femoral and trochanteric reconstruction techniques. An entire section is dedicated to author-preferred techniques for managing instability, aseptic loosening, periprosthetic infection and fracture, corrosion, implant failure and more. The final sections discuss methods to minimize complications, unique considerations and special considerations for revision THA, from abductor tears to the role of physical therapy. This well-illustrated, state-of-the-art-text will prepare orthopedic surgeons of every level to solve unique and common etiologies of failed THA, making this a practical guide for every revision surgeon.
De-internationalization and Re-internationalization of the Firm: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Survival
by Romeo V. Turcan Yariv Taran Jesper Chrautwald SortThis book marks the first attempt to explore de-internationalization and re-internationalization through business model innovation. Understanding how firms building on their de-internationalization experience can reconfigure their business models to pursue re-internationalization is vital to firms’ growth and survival. Combining sound theorizing and practical insights, this book conjectures that the relationship between de-internationalization and re-internationalization is best understood, theoretically and empirically, through the moderating effect of business model innovation. This book puts forward an international business-business model research program that will undoubtedly create more questions than answers, making it an exciting, thought-provoking avenue for future research and practice pondering in a VUCA world. This book is of great interest to practitioners, academics and students of business model innovation and international business, as well as those involved in strategic management for international businesses.
Practical Deep Learning, 2nd Edition: A Python-Based Introduction
by Ronald T. KneuselDeep learning made simple.Dip into deep learning without drowning in theory with this fully updated edition of Practical Deep Learning from experienced author and AI expert Ronald T. Kneusel.After a brief review of basic math and coding principles, you&’ll dive into hands-on experiments and learn to build working models for everything from image analysis to creative writing, and gain a thorough understanding of how each technique works under the hood. Whether you&’re a developer looking to add AI to your toolkit or a student seeking practical machine learning skills, this book will teach you:How neural networks work and how they&’re trainedHow to use classical machine learning modelsHow to develop a deep learning model from scratchHow to evaluate models with industry-standard metricsHow to create your own generative AI modelsEach chapter emphasizes practical skill development and experimentation, building to a case study that incorporates everything you&’ve learned to classify audio recordings. Examples of working code you can easily run and modify are provided, and all code is freely available on GitHub. With Practical Deep Learning, second edition, you&’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to build real AI systems that solve real problems.New to this edition: Material on computer vision, fine-tuning and transfer learning, localization, self-supervised learning, generative AI for novel image creation, and large language models for in-context learning, semantic search, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
R for the Rest of Us: A Statistics-Free Introduction
by David KeyesLearn how to use R for everything from workload automation and creating online reports, to interpreting data, map making, and more.Written by the founder of a very popular online training platform for the R programming language!The R programming language is a remarkably powerful tool for data analysis and visualization, but its steep learning curve can be intimidating for some. If you just want to automate repetitive tasks or visualize your data, without the need for complex math, R for the Rest of Us is for you.Inside you&’ll find a crash course in R, a quick tour of the RStudio programming environment, and a collection of real-world applications that you can put to use right away. You&’ll learn how to create informative visualizations, streamline report generation, and develop interactive websites—whether you&’re a seasoned R user or have never written a line of R code.You&’ll also learn how to:• Manipulate, clean, and parse your data with tidyverse packages like dplyr and tidyr to make data science operations more user-friendly• Create stunning and customized plots, graphs, and charts with ggplot2 to effectively communicate your data insights• Import geospatial data and write code to produce visually appealing maps automatically• Generate dynamic reports, presentations, and interactive websites with R Markdown and Quarto that seamlessly integrate code, text, and graphics• Develop custom functions and packages tailored to your specific needs, allowing you to extend R&’s functionality and automate complex tasksUnlock a treasure trove of techniques to transform the way you work. With R for the Rest of Us, you&’ll discover the power of R to get stuff done. No advanced statistics degree required.
Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali
by OccupyTheWebA revised introduction to the Linux operating system for beginning hackers and penetration testers.If you&’re just getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent introduction. With Kali Linux, an operating system designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, you&’ll learn the basics of using Linux and acquire the tools and techniques you&’ll need to take control of a Linux environment.First, you&’ll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you&’ll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory permissions, and managing user environment variables. You&’ll then focus on foundational hacking concepts like security and anonymity and learn scripting skills with bash and Python. Practical tutorials and exercises throughout will reinforce and test your skills as you learn how to:Cover your tracks by changing your network information and manipulating the journalctl logging utilityWrite a tool to scan for network connections, and connect and listen to wireless networksKeep your internet activity stealthy using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted emailWrite a bash script to find potential attack targets over a range of IP addressesUse and abuse services like MySQL, the Apache web server, and OpenSSHBuild your own hacking tools, such as remote spy cameras and password crackersNew to this edition: This second edition has been updated to address recent changes to Kali and Linux, including a more secure approach to root privileges, updates to Bluetooth and Linux logging functions, and a new chapter with advice on AI in cybersecurity.Hacking is complex, and there is no single way in. Why not start at the beginning with Linux Basics for Hackers?
Reagan: The Life
by H. W. BrandsFrom the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling historian, and author of Our First Civil War—and "the rare academic historian who can write like a bestselling novelist" (USA Today)—comes an irresistible portrait of an underestimated politician whose pragmatic leadership and steadfast vision transformed the nation.In his magisterial new biography, H. W. Brands brilliantly establishes Ronald Reagan as one of the two great presidents of the twentieth century, a true peer to Franklin Roosevelt. Reagan conveys with sweep and vigor how the confident force of Reagan&’s personality and the unwavering nature of his beliefs enabled him to engineer a conservative revolution in American politics and play a crucial role in ending communism in the Soviet Union. Reagan shut down the age of liberalism, Brands shows, and ushered in the age of Reagan, whose defining principles are still powerfully felt today.Employing archival sources not available to previous biographers and drawing on dozens of interviews with surviving members of Reagan&’s administration, Brands has crafted a richly detailed and fascinating narrative of the presidential years. He offers new insights into Reagan&’s remote management style and fractious West Wing staff, his deft handling of public sentiment to transform the tax code, and his deeply misunderstood relationship with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, on which nothing less than the fate of the world turned. Look for H.W. Brands's other biographies: THE FIRST AMERICAN (Benjamin Franklin), ANDREW JACKSON, THE MAN WHO SAVED THE UNION (Ulysses S. Grant), and TRAITOR TO HIS CLASS (Franklin Roosevelt).