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Books in Social sciences

The Social Sciences collection forms a definitive resource for those entering, researching, or teaching in any of the many disciplines making up this interdisciplinary area of study. Written by experts and researchers from both Academic and Commercial domains, titles offer global scope and perspectives.

Key subject areas include: Library and Information Science; Transportation; Urban Studies; Geography, Planning, and Development; Security; Emergency Management.

  • Hackproofing Your Wireless Network

    • 1st Edition
    • Syngress
    • English
    The only way to stop a hacker is to think like one! Wireless technology is a new and rapidly growing field of concentration for network engineers and administrators. Innovative technology is now making the communication between computers a cordless affair. Wireless devices and networks are vulnerable to additional security risks because of their presence in the mobile environment. Hack Proofing Your Wireless Network is the only book written specifically for architects, engineers, and administrators responsible for securing their wireless networks. From making sense of the various acronyms (WAP, WEP, SSL, PKE, PKI, SSL, SSH, IPSEC) to the implementation of security policies, plans, and recovery protocols, this book will help users secure their wireless network before its security is compromised. The only way to stop a hacker is to think like one...this book details the multiple ways a hacker can attack a wireless network - and then provides users with the knowledge they need to prevent said attacks.

  • Information Security Best Practices

    205 Basic Rules
    • 1st Edition
    • George L Stefanek
    • English
    Protecting computer networks and their client computers against willful (or accidental) attacks is a growing concern for organizations and their information technology managers. This book draws upon the author's years of experience in computer security to describe a set of over 200 "rules" designed to enhance the security of a computer network (and its data) and to allow quick detection of an attack and development of effective defensive responses to attacks. Both novice and experienced network administrators will find this book an essential part of their professional "tool kit." It is also essential reading for a corporate or organization manager who needs a solid understanding of the issues involved in computer security.Much literature is available on network and data security that describes security concepts, but offers so many different solutions to information security problems that it typically overwhelms both the novice and the experienced network administrator. This book presents a simple set of rules important in maintaining good information security. These rules or best practices are intended to be a recipe for setting up network and information security. This manual will take the mystery out of configuring an information security solution and provide a framework which the novice as well as experienced network administrator can follow and adapt to their network and data environment.

  • Biotechnology Organizations in Action

    Turning Knowledge into Business
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20
    • J. Norus
    • English
    This volume analyzes the dynamics and interactive processes among the players (individuals, institutions, and organizations/firms) that have constituted and legitimized the development of the biotechnology industries. The unit of analysis is small entrepreneurial firms developing biotechnological products and processes. What types of strategies are small entrepreneurs pursuing in order to create markets for their new products and processes, and how have specific strategies emerged? The primary interest is the network process through which the technological field and the development of institutions and routines evolve and co-evolve. The theoretical contribution of the book is its focus on the development of the concept of networks. From being regarded as a relative static concept the book transforms the concept into a dynamic concept of networking. The dynamic view on the creation and development of new technologies through network formations is linked to the concept of strategy that is used throughout the book. Hence the strategies are developed along with the creation of technological knowledge, and it is hoped that the diffusion of this specific knowledge will bring new actors into the technological arena or community. This book will be useful to the academic community, those studying the formation of networks, strategic management, organizational behavior, and management of technology, as well as business observers with a specific interest in the evolution of the biotechnology industry.

  • Journey to the Center of the Internet

    Now Showing in 3D
    • 1st Edition
    • Syngress
    • English
    Jules Verne watch out! Now you can take a virtual tour to the centre of a computer network.If you need to know the difference between a router and a bridge, or a WAN and a LAN, where do you start? Journey to the Center of the Network: Now Showing in 3D is a truely innovative book and CD package. It introduces the reader to the highly complicated subject of computer networking. Covering history, protocols, hardware, servers, switches, bridges, routers and discusses implementation issues, costs and network limitations. Readers will be able to experience a computer network from the inside out using the innovative 3D imaging software from Periscope3, included on the CD. It allows readers to view pieces of a network from various angles ranges and see how the hardware interacts with the network as a whole.

  • Ruby Developers Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Syngress
    • English
    An expert guide to Ruby, a popular new Object-Oriented Programming LanguageRuby is quickly becoming a favourite among developers who need a simple, straight forward, portable programming language. Ruby is ideal for quick and easy object-oriented programming such as processing text files or performing system management. Having been compared with other programming languages such as Perl, Python, PCL, Java, Eiffel, and C++; Ruby is popular because of its straight forward syntax and transparent semantics.Using step-by-step examples and real world applications, the Ruby Developer's Guide is designed for programmers and developer's looking to embrace the object-oriented features and functionality of this robust programming language. Readers will learn how to develop, implement, organize and deploy applications using Ruby.

  • .NET Mobile Web Developers Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Syngress
    • English
    Introducing Microsoft's flagship wireless development toolThe .NET Mobile Web Developer's Guide will provide readers with a solid guide to developing mobile applications using Microsoft technologies. The focus of this book is on using ASP.NET and the .NET mobile SDK. It provides an introduction to the .NET platform and goes into moderate details on ASP.NET to allow readers to start developing ASP.NET applications. In addition, this book will give the readers the insight to use the various Microsoft technologies for developing mobile applications.This book assumes the readers have experience in developing web applications and are familiar with any one of the server-side technologies like ASP, JSP or PHP.

  • Transportation Disaster Response Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • Jay Levinson + 1 more
    • English
    Transportation Disaster Response Handbook presents information and strategies for dealing with all types of disasters and looks at the unique aspects of transportation-relat... incidents. It outlines how to prepare for emergencies, what to expect during a disaster, how individuals within the emergency agencies should respond, and how these agencies can quickly mobilize to minimize damage and provide assistance to victims.This practical handbook shows you how to:· Design a disaster preparedness plan· Assess and clarify incidents as soon as they occur· Anticipate and handle issues for each type of disaster· Assist victims and provide aid to emergency personnel· Coordinate with emergency units and aid groups· Search for and recover physical evidence· Deal with the media· Plan business recovery· And much more!The authors use examples of real disasters to illustrate key points and show how to effectively implement strategies before, during, and after a disaster. The Handbook will be an essential resource for police, fire fighters, medical professionals, government and military groups, transportation officials, emergency response planners, aid groups, forensic investigators, and security and business managers.

  • Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography

    • 1st Edition
    • Herbert L. Blitzer + 1 more
    • English
    Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography covers each facet of digital imaging-how to select equipment, when to use it, how to produce a good image, and how to present that image in court. It clarifies the difference between what can be done digitally and what should be done in a forensic setting, and helps the reader "learn by doing" with exercises and step-by-step instructions. Key Features: Teaches the basics of digital imaging and how to choose the right tool for each job Describes how to master specific tasks such as scanning, selecting media for archiving, configuring a digital imaging system, setting the proper resolution, adjusting the image, comparing images with known samples, and much more Includes detailed graphics of the photography and imaging tools, and dialog boxes to describe each function Provides easy-to-follow instructions for each exercise in the book, including required images Describes potential pitfalls of using digital technology Law enforcement officials who follow the recommendations in this text can feel confident that their handling of imaging evidence will stand up to the high standards necessary for presentation in criminal cases. Topics covered in the book:The opening chapters teach the basics of digital imaging and how to choose the right tool for each job. The remaining chapters show how to: Scan original negatives and slides with a film scanner Scan photographs, line drawings, and documents with a flatbed scanner Select the best equipment for the job Select the best media for archiving Configure and use a digital imaging system And more Exercises provide step-by-step instructions on how to: Size and set the resolution of an image Adjust highlights, shadows, contrast, color, density, etc. Record each action performed on the images Separate images into color channels Graphically compare wounds with weapons and compare handwriting exemplars with questioned samples, etc. Remove backgrounds from fingerprints using FFT filters Use a sizing tool to adjust images for direct comparison Use frequency filters to enhance hidden facial features

  • C#.Net Developer's Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Adrian Turtschi + 3 more
    • English
    Microsoft's C# ("C sharp") is a modern, object-oriented programming language built from the ground up to exploit the power of XML-based Web services on Microsoft's new .NET platform. With its Visual C++ development system heritage, C# will enable millions of C and C++ developers to use existing skills to rapidly build sophisticated XML-based .NET applications.Why Will Web Developers Switch to C#?...Because it's the ideal solution for C and C++ programmers who need to combine rapid development with the power to access all the functionality of the Microsoft.NET platform. They want an environment that is completely in sync with emerging Web standards and one that provides easy integration with existing applications. C#.net Web Developer's Guide will enhance developer productivity and help them eliminate programming errors that can lead to increased development costs. This book teaches Web developers to quickly and easily build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Web developers will learn to use C# components to build Web services and applications that are available across the Internet, from any application running on any platform.

  • ASP.Net Web Developer's Guide

    • 1st Edition
    • Syngress
    • English
    ASP.Net Web Developer's Guide provides information to make use of Microsoft's newest Web development platform.ASP.NET is a revolutionary programming framework that enables the rapid development of powerful web applications and services. Part of the emerging Microsoft .NET Platform, it provides the easiest and most scalable way to build, deploy and run distributed web applications that can target any browser or device. ASP.NET (formerly referred to as ASP+) is more than the next version of Active Server Pages (ASP); it is a unified Web development platform that provides the services necessary for developers to build enterprise-class Web applications. ASP .net Web Developer's Guide assists Web developers to quickly and easily build solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform. Programmers who are expert in asp and other languages will find this book invaluable.

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