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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, 'It takes a thief to catch a thief.' Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.; Beim Schutz von Unternehmenswerten geht die größte Gefahr von den Mitarbeitern des Unternehmens selbst aus. Obwohl die meisten Unternehmen die neuesten Sicherheitssysteme installieren, ignorieren sie doch meist die Gefahr aus den eigenen Reihen. 'The Art of Deception' ist das erste Buch, das sich ausschließlich auf 'Social Engineering', d.h., den menschlichen Faktor im Rahmen der Sicherheit konzentriert. Hierbei geht es darum, durch Ausnutzen menschlicher Schwächen, jene Informationen (z.B. Passwörter) zu erhalten, die Unbefugten den Zugang zu (sensiblen) Systemen und Daten erleichtern. Autor Kevin Mitnick vermittelt hier seine Insidererfahrungen und erläutert die Techniken, mit deren Hilfe sich auch die stärksten Sicherheitsbarrieren überwinden lassen. Mitnick ist einer der angesehensten Experten auf dem Gebiet des Sicherheitsbetrugs. Er ist bei Hackern ebenso bekannt wie bei Sicherheitsprofis. Coautor William Simon ist ein Bestsellerautor, der bereits über 20 Bücher veröffentlicht hat; er wurde u.a. mit dem Global Business Book Award ausgezeichnet. 'The Art of Deception' - die ultimative Lektüre im Zeitalter des Cyberterrorismus. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - J.R.R. Tolkien s novels of Middle-earth - TheHobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy , and TheSilmarillian - have become some of the mostfamous, and most beloved, literary works of the twentieth century.And the Lord of the Rings films by director Peter Jacksonhave re-ignited interest in Tolkien and his works, as well asintroduced his stories to a new generation of fans.Even if you ve never read the novels and have only seen thefilms, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicatedone. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, fromcreating new languages to including very particular culturaldetails that add to the richness of the world s fabric. Many otherbooks have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none havecome close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehendthe world of Middle-earth. That s what veteran Dummies author and unabashed Tolkien fan Greg Harvey attempts to do in The Origins of Tolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies .As the author says in his introduction to the book, this is notan encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings,languages, and history that make up Tolkien s Middle-earth. Nor isit a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather, what you ll findin The Origins of Tolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies is abasic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythologicalorigins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its manythemes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich yourreading (or re-reading) of Tolkien s novels, and it will challengeyou to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien s Middle-earthand their implications in your own life.Here s just a sampling of the topics you ll find covered in The Origins of Tolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies :Exploring the main themes in Tolkien s works, includingimmortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will;and faith and redemptionInvestigating the diverse lands ofMiddle-earth - including the Shire, Gondor, andMordor - and their significanceExamining the different cultures of Middle-earth, such asHobbits, Elves, Men, and those wily WizardsTouring the history of Middle-earthUnderstanding Tolkien s creation of new languages to enrich thestory of Middle-earthTop Ten lists on the battles in the War of the Ring, onlineresources, and the ways the films differ from the novels So, whether you re reading Tolkien s novels or watching thefilms for the first time, or you ve been a fan for many years andare looking for a new take on Tolkien s works, The Origins ofTolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies can help you enhance yourreading or viewing experience for years to come.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you ve become an accidental leader.If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need The Accidental Leader . This book is a first aid kit that gives you the information and inspiration you need toKnow what you bring to the challenge- your pluses and minusesDefine success and achieve itGet other people on your sideOvercome your natural shortcomingsGet organized- right nowSee through the apparent system to the culture withinDirect people and get them to act The Accidental Leader is your lifeline to leadership success. It is filled with practical answers to the many leadership questions that you will face.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on \* Metrics and conversions \* Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding \* Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems \* Grooved end/plain end piping systems \* Process piping using plastics \* Automatic fire protection systems \* Terms, BTU fuel values, abbreviations, angle calculations, and more. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Value Leadership, renowned management and investment expert Peter Cohan - whose 2002 stock picks gained 81percent when the S&P 500 plunged 24 percent- provides a new and powerful concept of sustainable corporate value. Using his expertise in understanding shareholder value, Cohan offers executives seven management principles that were tested in periods of economic expansion and contraction. These principles are: valuing human relationships, fostering teamwork, experimenting frugally, fulfilling your commitments, fighting complacency, winning through multiple means, and giving to your community. Cohan illustrates these principles by drawing on examples from eight Value Leaders- Synopsys, WalMart, Goldman Sachs, MBNA, Johnson & Johnson, J. M. Smucker, Southwest Airlines, and Microsoft. Through two recessions, these companies grew 35 percent faster, were 109 percent more profitable, and generated five times more shareholder wealth than their peers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The authors of this book use regulation theory to bring theoretical focus and analytic clarity to the study of urban tourism.Provides a unifying analytic framework for the study of urban tourism.Brings urban tourism into focus as an important political, economic and cultural phenomenon.Presents original essays written by established scholars, including studies of Venice, Mexico, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Australia s Gold Coast.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The politics of business have become the business of politics. Across the world the lesson is clear: just as too much governmental interference leads to dysfunctional economies, left to its own devices the market is incapable of adequate self-regulation.The corporate malfeasance crisis in the United States has transformed global perceptions about the efficacy of regulatory structures in combating corrupt practices in private and public sectors. The design of effective corporate governance structures depends not just on internal factors but also on the inter-relationship between various actors that constitute wider governance: politicians, lobbyists, corporations and regulators.A Corrupted State: Wall Street on Trial breaks new ground by deconstructing the systemic flaws inherent in the model itself. It reveals that the 'rotten apple' theory, positing the problems in corporate America as merely the result of deviancy by an individual or a single firm, is an intellectual deceit not supported by the facts.; Die Geschäftspolitik ist zum Geschäft der Politik geworden. Die Konsequenzen sind weltweit deutlich spürbar: Ebenso wie ein Zuviel an staatlichen Eingriffen zu Fehlfunktionen in den Volkswirtschaften führt, ist ein Markt, der sich selbst überlassen bleibt, nicht in der Lage, sich selbst angemessen zu regulieren. Das rechtswidrige Verhalten von Unternehmen in den USA hat dazu geführt, dass sich im internationalen Umfeld die Wahrnehmung über den Nutzeffekt regulatorischer Strukturen bei der Bekämpfung korrupter Praktiken im privaten wie öffentlichen Sektor verändert hat. Der Entwurf wirksamer Corporate Governance Strukturen hängt nicht allein von internen Faktoren ab, sondern auch vom Zusammenspiel verschiedener Akteure, die den weiter gefassten Rahmen der Unternehmensleitung und Unternehmenskontrolle bilden, nämlich Politiker, Lobbyisten, Unternehmensvertreter und Kontrollinstanzen.'Wall Street on Trial' - Dieses Buch wagt sich auf unbekanntes Terrain vor, indem es die systemischen Mängel des Modells genau analysiert und aufschlüsselt. Hier enthüllt es, dass die Theorie vom 'Faulen Apfel', die die Probleme in Amerikas Unternehmenswelt einfach als Ergebnis von abweichendem Verhalten eines einzelnen Unternehmens darstellt ein intellektueller Trugschluss ist, der nicht durch die gewonnenen Fakten belegt wird.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Comprising contributions from a range of experts, this volume offers a critical commentary on the government's sustainable transport policy. - A critical commentary on the Blair government's sustainable transport policy and its implementation. - Firmly rooted in an appreciation of the politics of this controversial field. - Experts contribute up-to-the-minute analyses of the key issues. - Will inform debate over the future of transport policy. - Includes a Foreword by David Begg, Chair of the Commission for Integrated Transport.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Limbo, award-winning journalist Alfred Lubrano identifies and describes an overlooked cultural phenomenon: the internal conflict within individuals raised in blue-collar homes, now living white-collar lives. These people often find that the values of the working class are not sufficient guidance to navigate the white-collar world, where unspoken rules reflect primarily upper-class values. Torn between the world they were raised in and the life they aspire too, they hover between worlds, not quite accepted in either. Himself the son of a Brooklyn bricklayer, Lubrano informs his account with personal experience and interviews with other professionals living in limbo. For millions of Americans, these stories will serve as familiar reminders of the struggles of achieving the American Dream.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Authors Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Howard R. Spivak- two prominent Boston-area public health officials who played leading roles in that city's turnaround- show that the key to Boston's success was creating an interdisciplinary citywide movement. The city's movement- made up of educators, community leaders, police officers, emergency room workers, activist teens, teen and family member survivors of violence, and many others- worked for more than ten years to implement multifaceted preventive programs that confronted each risk factor for youth violence, including - Positive Role Models: Peer mentoring and teacher-training programs - Healthy and Safe Communities: Youth centers, after-school programs, and other organized recreational activities - Poverty: Economic stimulus policies to help reduce poverty in inner-city and rural areas - Pro-Social Behaviors: Conflict resolution and violence prevention curricula in schools - Domestic Violence: Home visitation programs and screening to protect kids from domestic violence - Gun Buybacks: Reduction in the number of firearms on the streets. …

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to best practices within the investment industryInvestment Leadership provides readers with the tools to understand the leadership factors that contribute to sustainable growth; diagnose their firm's culture and understand why it is important; and replicate best practices from leading firms. With the help of diagnostic tools, practical advice from industry leaders, and real-life case studies, this book sets out to explain what is wrong with the status quo and reveal the secrets of long-term success in the investment industry.James W. Ware, CFA, currently works as a consultant to money managers. He is the coauthor of The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush (0-471-42006-9). Beth Michaels has worked with many organizations, including Chevrolet Motors and the McDonald's Corporation. Dale Primer has worked with business executives from more than 700 individual businesses in over eighty-five separate industries.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leading religious and cultural commentator, Peter Berger, explores how and what we can believe in modern times. - Deals clearly with questions such as 'Does God exist What was so special about Jesus How can one be Christian in a pluralistic society - Structured around key phrases from the Apostles' Creed. - Draws on the Christian theological tradition and the work of other relevant thinkers, such as Freud and Simone Weil. - The author takes the position of an open-minded sceptic, exploring his own beliefs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style.The title begins by reviewing the structures and nomenclature of the more common classes of naturally occurring compounds found in biological organisms. An overview of medicinal chemistry is followed by chapters covering the discovery and design of drugs, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, The book concludes with a chapter on organic synthesis, followed by a brief look at drug development from the research stage through to marketing the final product.The text assumes little in the way of prior biological knowledge. relevant biology is included through biological topics, examples and the Appendices.\* Incorporates summary sections, examples, applications and problems\* Each chapter contains an additional summary section and solutions to the questions are provided at the end of the text\* Invaluable for undergraduates studying within the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences.; Medizinische Chemiker beschäftigen sich mit der Erforschung therapeutisch aktiver Verbindungen. Eine Einführung in dieses Gebiet, das mittlerweile auch vielfach im Grundstudium behandelt wird, bietet Ihnen dieser handliche Band. Neben Grundlagen werden viele Anwendungsbeispiele behandelt; Übungsaufgaben (teils mit Lösungen) erleichtern das Umsetzen des Stoffes in die Praxis.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master the essential statistical skills used in social and behavioral sciences Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences distills the overwhelming amount of material covered in introductory statistics courses into a handy, practical resource for students and professionals. This accessible guide covers basic to advanced concepts in a clear, concrete, and readable style. Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences guides you to a better understanding of basic concepts of statistical methods. Numerous practical tips are presented for selecting appropriate statistical procedures. In addition, this useful guide demonstrates how to evaluate and interpret statistical data, provides numerous formulas for calculating statistics from tables of summary statistics, and offers a variety of worked examples. As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book offers a thorough review of the most relevant statistical concepts and techniques that will arm you with the tools you'll need for knowledgeable, informed practice. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as 'Test Yourself' questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book presents in translation 175 of the most revealing documents that have survived on stone and papyrus from the Hellenistic period.Presents over 150 sources in translation.Captures the political, social, economic and religious dynamism of the Hellenistic kingdoms and cities.Covers the entire Hellenistic world, with extensive coverage of the Ptolemaic kingdom.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This concise book is an ideal introduction to Homer - the poet and his two great epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. - - Student-friendly introduction to Homer. - Provides historical background and literary readings of the Iliad and the Odyssey. - Makes use of the author's own original research. - Assumes no prior knowledge of Greek.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this important book, Brent D. Ruben, distinguished professor of communication and organizational psychology and executive director of the Center for Organizational Development and Leadership at Rutgers University, proposes an inclusive view of excellence for higher education that emphasizes the importance of higher standards in the service and operational dimensions as well as in academics. Pursuing Excellence in Higher Education offers an in-depth examination of eight key challenges for the academy - Broadening public appreciation for the work of the academy - Increasing our understanding of the needs of workplaces - Becoming more effective learning organizations - Integrating assessment, planning, and improvement - Enhancing collaboration and community - Recognizing that everyone in the institution is a teacher - Devoting more attention and resources to leadership - More broadly framing our vision of excellence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book looks at the ways in which prime ministers manage and fail to manage their public communication. A timely examination of the ways in which prime ministers manage and fail to manage their public communication. Original in scope, covering political rumours, political cartoons and capital cities, in addition to more familiar topics. Sets contemporary analysis of Downing Street press secretaries, media barons and press conferences in fuller historical context than usual. Draws on public records, private papers and interviews by the author dating back to the 1960s.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a practical description of the form of therapy generally known as 'humanistic', based on the human potential movement of the sixties and seventies which now incorporates a number of related methods. It outlines the background and history of this approach, the main figures who were responsible for the formation of its ideas and practice and the present place it has in the field of psychotherapy. There is a section in which therapists from differing backgrounds express their own views of their work and how they apply this in their relationship with their clients. The book closes with a discussion of the main issues facing humanistic psychotherapy. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Animals born with bones and muscles are meant to move. In modern systems of intensive agriculture, however, many animals -- notably, swine, veal calves, and poultry -- are rigorously confined. In this book Professor Bernard E. Rollin describes problems of animal welfare in today's agriculture, discusses the research that exists for improving these systems, and proposes topics for further study. Rollin urges animal producers and agricultural scientists to begin now to address welfare problems. He cites the biomedical research community, which ignored issues of pain control and animal welfare until public concern led to federal legislation. Promising work has already been done in Europe, where the public has demanded that livestock not suffer. A new social ethic in the United States calls for humane agricultural systems that meet the needs and natures of the animals we use. Striking a balanced and rational approach, Rollin's thoughtful text is valuable reading for animal producers, agricultural scientists, veterinarians, animal advocates, and the general public.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This magnificent volume provides a complete history of the literature of France from its origins to the present day, taking us beyond traditional definitions of 'literature into the world of the best-seller and, beyond words, to graphic fiction and cinemaPresents a definitive history of the literature of France from its origins to the present day.Incorporates coverage of Francophone writing in Europe, Canada, the West Indies and North and Sub-Saharan Africa.Links the development of literature to the mentalities and social conditions which produced it.Takes us beyond 'literature' to study graphic fiction, cinema and the bestseller.Maps the rise of the Intellectual, and in so doing charts a progression from literary doctrine to critical theory.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this third edition of Managing Projects in Organizations, J. Davidson Frame updates and expands on his classic book to provide an accessible introduction to the field of project management. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of consulting and training experience, Frame s most current edition of his landmark book includes a wealth of new topics, including: Managing virtual teams The evolving concept of the project manager s role Comanaged project teams The project office Project portfolios Web-based project management International project management. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Managing Low Self Esteem charts Windy Dryden's work in running brief, structured, educationally-orientated, self-acceptance groups. The book is based on the principles of Rational Emotive Behaviour - an approach to counselling and psychotherapy. This approach has a philosophical position in the self which stresses a person's uniqueness, humanity, complexity and fallibility. In this way, it advocates self-acceptance rather than self-esteem. It also argues that this position can be taught and learned in a short peiod of time. Through detailed session reviews, the book shows how unconditional self-acceptance can be taught not only to psychotherapy clients, but to members of the general public.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Holding stock is expensive - problems of inventory control almost universal. Over the past decade organisations have been trying to improve customer service while lowering stocks and increasing the speed of material flow through their supply chains. This completely updated new edition reviews current thinking on inventory management. It emphasises the growth of e-commerce, and the trend away from classical models based on economic order quantities and towards dependent demand systems. The author sets inventory management in its broader context, discussing the important trends and pressures for change. The main approaches are discussed and evaluated, giving the reader a broad appreciation of the principles involved. Some quantitative ideas are developed in the text, but the author has kept the mathematics to a minimum, focusing on practical examples and calculations on spreadsheets.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This 'Essential Handbook' provides the critical elements from itscompanion volume, the successful Handbook of Offender Assessmentand Treatment. A comprehensive review of assessment and treatment,it covers the major offender groups: sex offenders, violentoffenders, offenders with mental and personality disorders, andproperty offenders. A range of treatment approaches are alsoincluded, incorporating behavioural, cognitive, skills-based, angermanagement, school programs, and family-based approaches.Whilst retaining its international, high quality appeal, TheEssential Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment is aconcise, portable edition for all clinicians, academics andresearchers working with offenders across a range of settings. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ThisGuide provides an ambitious state-of-the-art survey of the fundamental themes, problems, arguments and theories constituting the philosophy of computing.A complete guide to the philosophy of computing and information.Comprises 26 newly-written chapters by leading international experts.Provides a complete, critical introduction to the field.Each chapter combines careful scholarship with an engaging writing style.Includes an exhaustive glossary of technical terms.Ideal as a course text, but also of interest to researchers and general readers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Comprising contributions from a range of experts, this volume offers a critical commentary on the government's sustainable transport policy. - A critical commentary on the Blair government's sustainable transport policy and its implementation. - Firmly rooted in an appreciation of the politics of this controversial field. - Experts contribute up-to-the-minute analyses of the key issues. - Will inform debate over the future of transport policy. - Includes a Foreword by David Begg, Chair of the Commission for Integrated Transport.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The key to any successful business is the effective management of revenue, costs and of course profitability. This book provides golf course superintendents with the necessary tools to manage their daily financial operations by explaining basic accounting principles such as pricing, budgeting, cost control, payroll and cash flow. With chapters on financial statements, golf course operation schedules, breakeven analysis and operating budgets this is an invaluable tool for all owners, operators and managers of golf courses.\* The first edition has become the standard industry tool for understanding and making sound financial decisions (1575040395, Ann Arbour Publishing, 1996)\* Schmidgall is the industry's leading authority of financial practices for golf-course superintendents.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - IntroducingChild Psychology is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.A non-technical introduction for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.Presents the major topics of child development investigated by psychologists.Pays particular attention to the most recent research findings.Consistently relates psychological knowledge to practical situations, showing what psychology has to offer in real life situations involving children.Learning is supported by study boxes, summaries, definitions and suggestions for further reading.…