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Kenneth L. Carper, «Forensic Engineering, Second Edition»
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The first edition of this book (published in 1989) is the first comprehensive overview of forensic activity and failure investigation in engineering. According to Forensic Engineering, The International Journal, that edition distinguished forensic engineering as a specialty field within the discipline of engineering. This new edition updates the original work with new case studies and investigative techniques. Contributors to the book are the foremost authorities in each area of specialization. The book also analyzes the role of the forensic engineer in the evolving methods of alternate dispute resolution.
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Patricia D. Netzley, «Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects»
ISBN: 0816044929 | Publisher: Checkmark Books | 2001-08 | 291 Pages | PDF | Size : 35 MB

Students, film buffs, and general readers will enjoy this books brief biographies, definitions of studio jargon, descriptions of special effects techniques, and descriptive lists of effects used in specific films. Many entries include historical notes, and an appendix lists Academy Award winners and nominees for special effects from 1939 to 1998.

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Life The Science of Biology 7th Edition
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Authoritative, thorough, and engaging, Life: The Science of Biology achieves an optimal balance of scholarship and teachability, never losing sight of either the science or the student. The first introductory text to present biological concepts through the research that revealed them, Life covers the full range of topics with an integrated experimental focus that flows naturally from the narrative. This approach helps to bring the drama of classic and cutting-edge research to the classroom—but always in the context of reinforcing core ideas and the innovative scientific thinking behind them. Students will experience biology not just as a litany of facts or a highlight reel of experiments, but as a rich, coherent discipline.
The new edition builds on Life's enduring strengths by doing what this acclaimed text has always done: combine a contemporary view of the discipline with innovative teaching and learning features. New chapters and essays, an enhanced art program, and standard-setting media and supplements combine to make this edition the finest yet. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Divided into four parts, LAN Switch Security provides you with steps you
can take to ensure the integrity of both voice and data traffic
traveling over Layer 2 devices. Part I covers vulnerabilities in Layer 2
protocols and how to configure switches to prevent attacks against those
vulnerabilities. Part II addresses denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on an
Ethernet switch and shows how those attacks can be mitigated. Part III
shows how a switch can actually augment the security of a network
through the utilization of wirespeed access control list (ACL)
processing and IEEE 802.1x for user authentication and authorization.
Part IV examines future developments from the LinkSec working group at
the IEEE. For all parts, most of the content is vendor independent and
is useful for all network architects deploying Ethernet switches.

After reading this book, you will have an in-depth understanding of LAN
security and be prepared to plug the security holes that exist in a
great number of campus networks.

- Use port security to protect against CAM attacks
- Prevent spanning-tree attacks
- Isolate VLANs with proper configuration techniques
- Protect against rogue DHCP servers
- Block ARP snooping
- Prevent IPv6 neighbor discovery and router solicitation exploitation
- Identify Power over Ethernet vulnerabilities
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A+ Network Security Exams in a Nutshell
A Desktop Quick Reference
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
ISBN: 0596528248
812 pages {PDF}
March 27, 2007

A+ Network Security Exams in a Nutshell
A Desktop Quick Reference

If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+

certifications, you'll find this book invaluable.
It provides all the information you need to get ready for these exams, including the four new A+ exams -- the

required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to your area of specialization.
As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams, A+, Network+ and Security + in a Nutshell

follows a proven style and approach.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part I. A+ Essentials
1. Overview of A+ Essentials Exam
Areas of Study for the A+ Essentials Exam
2. A+ Essentials Study Guide
Personal Computer Components
Laptops and Portable Devices
Operating Systems
Printers and Scanners
Networks
Security
Safety and Environmental Issues
Communications and Professionalism
3. Prep and Practice for the A+ Essentials Exam
Preparing for the A+ Essentials Exam
Suggested Exercises for the A+ Essentials Exam
Highlighters Index
Practice Questions for the A+ Essentials Exam

Part II. A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
4. Overview of the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Areas of Study for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603,
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5. Study Guide for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Personal Computer Components
Laptops and Portable Devices
Operating Systems
Printers and Scanners
Networks
Security
6. Prep and Practice for the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603 and 220-604
Preparing for the A+ Exams
Suggested Exercises for the Exams
Highlighters Index
Practice Questions for the A+ Exams

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7. Overview of the Network+ Exam
Areas of Study for the Network+ Exam
8. Network+ Exam Study Guide
Media and Topologies
Protocols and Standards
Network Implementation
Network Support
9. Network+ Exam Prep and Practice
Preparing for the Network+ Exam
Network+ Exam Suggested Exercises
Network+ Exam Highlighters Index
Network+ Exam Practice Questions
Part IV. Security+
10. Overview of Security+ Exam
Areas of Study for Security+ Exam
11. Security+ Exam Study Guide
General Security Concepts
Communication Security
Infrastructure Security
Basics of Cryptography
Operational and Organizational Security
12. Security+ Exam Prep and Practice
Preparing for the Security+ Exam
Security+ Exam Suggested Exercises
Security+ Exam Highlighters Index
Security+ Exam Practice Questions
Index

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Networking For Dummies
8 edition
ISBN: 0470056207
412 pages {CHM}
May 29, 2007

Networking For Dummies

Networking for Dummies upholds the series' proletarian tradition by entertainingly explaining local area

networks (LAN) to the rest of us.
Written with three different--but equally "clueless in technical matters -audiences in mind, Lowe's book

appeals to novice network users, novice network builder/administrators, and the managers who must finance the

activities of the other two groups.

A large part of this book is devoted to user issues such as
"Accessing a network drive from WordPerfect"
"What is a print job?"
Other chapters explain the differences among the various network architectures and network operating systems.
In addition, the book pays a lot of attention to troubleshooting, particularly for common problems.

For these reasons, Networking for Dummies makes a fine resource for people who are new to a networked

environment.
If you are a network administrator, you might want to get a copy (or three) of this book for the corporate

library and refer it to all askers of brain-dead questions.

The book's primary shortcoming is its ignorance of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Novell IntranetWare.
(Coverage of NT stops at version 3.51 and coverage of NetWare stops at version 4.1.)
Still, lots of organizations still run these network operating systems, and if yours is one of them, this book

may fit your needs admirably.

Table of Contents
Networking for Dummies, 8th Edition
Introduction
Part I - Let's Network!
Chapter 1 - Networks Will Not Take Over the World, and Other Network Basics
Chapter 2 - Life on the Network
Chapter 3 - More Ways to Use Your Network
Part II - Building Your Own Network
Chapter 4 - Planning Your Network
Chapter 5 - Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave-Cables, Adapters, and Other Stuff
Chapter 6 - Dealing with TCP/IP
Chapter 7 - Setting Up a Server
Chapter 8 - Configuring Windows XP and Vista Clients
Chapter 9 - Wireless Networking
Part III - Getting Connected
Chapter 10 - Connecting Your Network to the Internet
Chapter 11 - Running a Mail Server
Chapter 12 - Creating an Intranet
Chapter 13 - Is It a Phone or a Computer? (Or, Understanding VoIP and Convergence)
Chapter 14 - Connecting from Home
Part IV - Network Management For Dummies
Chapter 15 - Welcome to Network Management
Chapter 16 - Managing User Accounts with Active Directory
Chapter 17 - Managing Network Storage
Chapter 18 - Network Performance Anxiety
Chapter 19 - Solving Network Problems
Chapter 20 - How to Stay on Top of Your Network and Keep Its Users Off Your Back
Part V - Protecting Your Network
Chapter 21 - Backing Up Your Data
Chapter 22 - Securing Your Network
Chapter 23 - Hardening Your Network
Part VI - Beyond Windows
Chapter 24 - Networking with Linux
Chapter 25 - Macintosh Networking
Part VII - The Part of Tens
Chapter 26 - More Than Ten Big Network Mistakes
Chapter 27 - Ten Networking Commandments
Chapter 28 - Ten Things You Should Keep in Your Closet
Chapter 29 - Layers of the OSI Model
Index
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars

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PC User's Bible
Wiley
ISBN: 0470088974
854 pages {CHM}
March 12, 2007

PC User's Bible

The perfect go-to reference to keep with your PC.
If you want to get the most out of your PC, you've come to the right source.
This one-stop reference-tutorial is what you need to succeed with your Windows Vista or Windows(r) XP computer,

whether it's a desktop or a laptop.
From setting up your PC to using it for games and multimedia to keeping it running smoothly, this comprehensive

guide explains it all with clear, step-by-step instructions, tips from power users, and much more.
Keep this valuable book on hand and power up with confidence!

* Understand your PC's components, inside and out
* Set up sound cards, speakers, and other audio gadgets
* Put a firewall in place and apply other security software
* Explore Microsoft(r) Windows and learn about options for other operating systems
* Play and create music, videos, podcasts, and more
* Print, scan, fax, make presentations, and download photos
* Protect your PC against theft, damage, and eavesdroppers
* Explore common troubleshooting issues and their solutions

Table of Contents
PC User's Bible
Introduction
Part I - Choosing Your Computer
Chapter 1 - Desktop or Laptop?
Chapter 2 - Evaluating the Warranty and Support
Chapter 3 - Buying a Computer
Part II - Understanding Your Computer's Components
Chapter 4 - Looking Inside the Case
Chapter 5 - How Your Computer Computes
Chapter 6 - The Central Processing Unit
Chapter 7 - Random Access Memory
Chapter 8 - Understanding the BIOS
Chapter 9 - Hard Drives and Other Storage Media
Chapter 10 - Understanding Graphics Controllers
Chapter 11 - Video Monitors
Chapter 12 - Keyboards, Mice, and Other Input Devices
Chapter 13 - Sound Cards, Speakers, and Other Audio
Chapter 14 - Using USB and FireWire Interfaces
Chapter 15 - Using Bluetooth
Part III - Using Your Desktop Computer
Chapter 16 - Exploring Your Desktop Computer
Chapter 17 - Managing Power on a Desktop Computer
Chapter 18 - Overclocking Your Computer
Part IV - Using Your Laptop Computer
Chapter 19 - Choosing a Laptop Computer
Chapter 20 - Finding Your Way Around Your Laptop Computer
Chapter 21 - Managing Power on a Laptop Computer
Chapter 22 - Using External Devices with a Laptop
Chapter 23 - Connecting Your Laptop to the Internet
Chapter 24 - PC Cards and ExpressCards
Chapter 25 - Laptop Accessories
Chapter 26 - Traveling with Your Laptop
Part V - Improving Your Computer's Performance
Chapter 27 - Setting Up Your Computer
Chapter 28 - Enhancing the View
Chapter 29 - Ergonomics-Making the Most of Bad Design
Chapter 30 - Accessibility
Part VI - Putting Your Computer to Work
Chapter 31 - Working with Microsoft Windows
Chapter 32 - Essential Software
Chapter 33 - Alternatives to Windows
Chapter 34 - Sharing a Computer
Chapter 35 - Printing from Your Computer
Chapter 36 - Making Presentations
Chapter 37 - Scanning to Your Computer
Chapter 38 - Using Your Computer with a Digital Camera
Chapter 39 - Scheduling Software Events
Chapter 40 - Synchronizing Your Data Files
Chapter 41 - Using Windows Remote Desktop
Chapter 42 - Playing, Creating, and Editing Sound
Chapter 43 - Viewing, Creating, and Editing Video
Part VII - Using Your Computer for Communications
Chapter 44 - Connecting Your Computer to a Network or Another Computer
Chapter 45 - Sending and Receiving Faxes
Chapter 46 - Using Your Computer on the Internet
Chapter 47 - Using Virtual Private Networks
Part VIII - Security and Maintenance
Chapter 48 - Keeping Your Computer and Data Secure
Chapter 49 - Preventing Trouble Through Maintenance
Chapter 50 - Restoring Windows
Chapter 51 - Troubleshooting-Finding the Problem After It Happens
Index
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars

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The Cambridge World History of Food
2 vol.
Kenneth F. Kiple
Cambridge University Press
ISBN 0521402166
2vol. 1153 + 1040 pages {PDF}

The Cambridge World History of Food - 2 vol

Have the French always enjoyed their renowned cuisine?
When did Russians begin to eat pirogi?
What was the first Indonesian spice to be cultivated elsewhere in the world?
Questions such as these make for good Jeopardy material, but they're far from trivial,just ask anyone with a passion for good food and a curiosity for where that food originated.

That person will know instinctively that the best way to approach a culture and, indeed, the human animal is through the stomach.

For this individual, The Cambridge World History of Food will be something of a bible, and the best of gifts.

A massive scholarly tome in two volumes and more than 2,000 pages, the CWHF encompasses a wealth of learning that touches on nearly every aspect of human life.

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No, French cuisine as we know it is a 19th-century development
In the 16th century, following the conquest of the Volga Tatar
Ginger, in colonial Mexico.)

Thoroughly researched and highly accessible despite its formidable layout, the set addresses a groaning board of topics past and present, from the diet of prehistoric humans to the role of iron in combating disease; from the domestication of animals to the spread of once isolated ethnic cuisines in a fast-globalizing world.

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If you'd like to learn the new features in Java SE 5.0 and pass the Sun Certified Java Programmer Upgrade Exam (CX-310-056), then this book is for you. It covers all the Java SE 5.0 new features required in the exam. You don't need to read about the existing features that you already know. 117 review questions and mock exam questions are included.

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Networking for Dummies upholds the series' proletarian tradition by entertainingly explaining local area networks (LAN) to the rest of us. Written with three different--but equally "clueless in technical matters;quot;--audiences in mind, Lowe's book appeals to novice network users, novice network builder/administrators, and the managers who must finance the activities of the other two groups.
A large part of this book is devoted to user issues such as "Accessing a network drive from WordPerfect" and "What is a print job?" Other chapters explain the differences among the various network architectures and network operating systems. In addition, the book pays a lot of attention to troubleshooting, particularly for common problems.

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What makes seasoned IT professionals run for cover? Answer: Forecasting Oracle performance! Craig Shallahamer is an Oracle performance expert with over 18 years of experience. His book is the first to focus, not on the problem of solving today's problem, but squarely on the problem of forecasting the future performance of an Oracle database. Other Oracle performance books are good for putting out fires; Craig's book helps you avoid all the heat in the first place.

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Microsoft SharePoint: Building Office 2007 Solutions in VB 2005 is the third edition of Scot Hillier's market-leading SharePoint book. The new version includes extensive updates from the previous editions, with a complete focus on SharePoint 2007 and its integration with the 2007 Microsoft Office System. This edition also features new approaches for using SharePoint to improve business efficiency, plus new workflow solutions for SharePoint and BizTalk, as well as a brand new chapter on building a SharePoint solution from start to finish.

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