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"Understanding Cryptography : A Textbook for Students and Practitioners Hardcover"
"Cryptography is now ubiquitous - moving beyond the traditional environments such as government communications and banking systems we see cryptographic techniques realized in Web browsers e-mail programs cell phones manufacturing systems embedded software smart buildings cars and even medical implants Today&39;s designers need a comprehensive understanding of applied cryptography After an introduction to cryptography and data security the authors explain the main techniques in modern cryptography with chapters addressing stream ciphers the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and 3DES the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) block ciphers the RSA cryptosystem public-key cryptosystems based on the discrete logarithm problem elliptic-curve cryptography (ECC) digital signatures hash functions Message Authentication Codes (MACs) and methods for key establishment including certificates and public-key infrastructure (PKI) Throughout the book the authors focus on communicating the essentials and keeping the mathematics to a minimum and they move quickly from explaining the foundations to describing practical implementations including recent topics such as lightweight ciphers for RFIDs and mobile devices and current key-length recommendations The authors have considerable experience teaching applied cryptography to engineering and computer science students and to professionals and they make extensive use of examples problems and chapter reviews while the book&39;s website offers slides projects and links to further resources This is a suitable textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses and also for self-study by engineers"
Price: 26.99

"Hundertwasser Colouring Book by Anon (Paperback, 2008)"
"Activity book for young artists"
Price: 4.99

"Alphonse Mucha"
"Alphonse Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardt became a legendary icon of the movement Mucha went on to design hundreds of pieces in the decorative arts field but later distanced himself from the style he pioneered devoting his time and energy to painting This book presents the full array of Mucha's artistic contributions - not only his posters and jewellery designs but also his design for the pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 world's fair The book also contains his works on canvas which include pastels and frescoes and his magnum opus The Slavic Epic a series of 20 paintings depicting the history of his native people A stunning selection of 700 colour illustrations is accompanied with essays that explore Mucha's style and inspirations his transition away from the decorative arts and his forays into photography Fans of Art Nouveau will treasure this dazzling and unique study of the artist and his contributions to design and illustration"
Price: 25.99

"We Want Plates"
"Remember when restaurants used to use plates? We Want Plates is the global crusade against serving food on bits of wood and roof slates chips in mugs and drinks in jam jars A social media phenomenon the online movement has gathered thousands of pictures of absurd unexpected and downright stomach-churning occasions when restaurants have shunned the ordinary plate This book is a hilarious collection of the best pictures from We Want Plates plus previously unpublished material including Soup in a stiletto bread in a flat cap beef Wellington on barbed wire prawns in an iron and a phone box sandwich The book contains an introduction by Ross McGinnes the man behind the crusade and a foreword by renowned restaurant critic Marina O'Loughlin"
Price: 6.99

"Denmark Marco Polo Map by Marco Polo (Sheet map, folded, 2011)"
"Fully updated for 2016 and now with ZOOM system for even better orientation! Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning New ZOOM System - all large urban areas are marked on the main map and are cross-referenced to separate inset transit maps which zoom in on the city to aid route planning We then zoom in further to detailed city maps which can be found easily in the separate index booklet Includes 9 city maps Esbjerg Helsingor Kolding Kobnhavn (Copenhagen) Odense Ronne Skagen Aalborg and Aarhus Major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help travellers pick the best places to see en route Comprehensive index The map scale is 1 300 000"
Price: 5.49

"Symbolism Hardcover"
"May 1884 saw the publication in Paris of a fin de siecle novel that became a perverse sensation on the European cultural scene A Rebours (translated both as Against the Grain and Against Nature) by Joris-Karl Huysmans was written as a seductive textbook of decadence an antidote to the "banality" of the dominant literary styles Naturalism and Realism Symbolism whose influence would endure well into the modernist era was an artistic religion-substitute a spiritually charged cult of beauty A Symbolist picture or sculpture is deliberately mysterious In place of intellectual comprehension the work seeks to have the beholder experience its esoteric depths like a vision It is no wonder that Symbolists created some of the most fascinating artworks of their age Featured artists Arnold Bocklin Edward Burne-Jones Puvis de Chavannes Thomas Cole Jean Delville Maurice Denis James Ensor George Frampton Paul Gauguin Ferdinand Hodler Ernst Josephson Fernand Khnopff Gustav Klimt Max Klinger Georg Kolbe Frantisek Kupka Frederick Lord Leighton Jacek Malczewski Hans von Marees James Abbot McNeill Whistler Piet Mondrian Gustave Moreau Edvard Munch Nestor William Degouve de Nunques Pablo Picasso Odilon Redon Felicien Rops Dante Gabriel Rossetti Giovanni Segantini Charles van der Stappen Franz von Stuck Felix Vallotton Elihu Vedder and Georg Frederick Watts"
Price: 7.49

"New Deal Photography : USA 1935-1943"
"Amid the ravages of the Great Depression the United States Farm Security Administration (FSA) was first founded in 1935 to address the country's rural poverty Its efforts focused on improving the lives of sharecroppers tenants and very poor landowning farmers with resettlement and collectivization programs as well as modernized farming methods In a parallel documentation program the FSA hired a number of photographers and writers to record the lives of the rural poor and introduce America to AmericansThis book records the full reach of the FSA program from 1935 to 1943 honoring its vigor and commitment across subjects states and stylistic preferences The photographs are arranged into four broad regional sections but otherwise allowed to speak for themselves-to provide individual impressions as much as they cumulatively build an indelible survey of a nation"
Price: 11.49

"Berlin in the 1920s by Rainer Taschen, Rainer Metzger (Hardback, 2017)"
"ZeitgeistThe Roaring Twenties in BerlinIt was the decade of daring Expressionist canvases of brilliant book design of the Bauhaus total work of art of pioneering psychology of drag balls cabaret Metropolis and Marlene Dietrich s rising star in theater and silent film Between the paroxysms of two world wars Berlin in the 1920s was a carpe diem cultural heyday replete with groundbreaking art invention and thoughtThis book immerses readers in the freewheeling spirit of the Weimar age Through exemplary works in painting sculpture architecture graphic design photography and film we uncover the innovations ideas and precious dreams that characterized this unique cultural window We take in the jazz bars and dance halls; the crowded kinos and flapper fashion; the advances in technology and transport; the radio towers and rumbling trams and trains; the soaring buildings; the cinematic masterworks; and the newly independent women who smoked cigarettes wore their hair short and earned their own moneyFeatured works in this vivid cultural portrait include Hannah Hoch s Journalists; Lotte Jacobi s Hands on the Typewriter; Otto Dix s Portrait of Sylvia von Harden; Peter Behrens s Project Alexanderplatz; and Josef von Sternberg s The Blue Angel starring Dietrich as cabaret performer Lola Lola Along the way we explore both the utopian yearnings and the more ominous economic and political realities which fueled the era s escapist idealistic or reactionary masterworks Behind the bright lights and glitter dresses we see the inflation factory labor and fragile political consensus that lurked beneath this golden era and would eventually spell its savage end with the rise of National Socialism"
Price: 8.49

"This is my London: Travel Diary, Activity Book & City Guide In One"
"These guides are colouring and creative activity books travel notebooks and city guides in one Each book contains beautiful illustrations of the city for you to colour in or finish inspirational to-do lists and fun facts about the city But it also leaves plenty of space for your own stories drawings pictures tickets notes and tips With this journal you create your own city guide full of memories and tips about your trip to London to cherish as a keepsake of your trip to the city and to inspire friends to go there too"
Price: 8.49

"Augmented : Life in the Smart Lane"
"The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250 year long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live the way we work and the way we interact The coming Augmented Age however promises a level of disruption behavioral shifts and changes that are unparalleled While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action We watch news of Google's self-driving cars but don't likely realize this means progressive cities will have to ban human drives in the next decade because us humans are too risky Following on from the Industrial or Machine Age the Space Age and the Digital Age the Augmented Age will be based on four key disruptive themes - Artificial Intelligence Experience Design Smart Infrastructure and Health Tech Historically the previous 'ages' brought significant disruption and changes but on a net basis jobs were created wealth was enhanced and the health and security of society improved What will the Augmented Age bring?Will robots take our jobs and AI's subsume us as inferior intelligences or will this usher in a new age of abundance? Augmented is a book on future history but more than that it is a story about how you will live your life in a world that will change more in the next 20 years than it has in the last 250 years Are you ready to adapt? Because if history proves anything you don't have much of a choice"
Price: 14.49

"The Ice Twins by S. K. Tremayne (Paperback, 2015)"
"One of Sarah's daughters died But can she be sure which one? THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING NOVEL A terrifying psychological thriller perfect for fans of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN A year after one of their identical twin daughters Lydia dies in an accident Angus and Sarah Moorcraft move to the tiny Scottish island Angus inherited from his grandmother hoping to put together the pieces of their shattered lives But when their surviving daughter Kirstie claims they have mistaken her identity - that she in fact is Lydia - their world comes crashing down once again As winter encroaches Angus is forced to travel away from the island for work Sarah is feeling isolated and Kirstie (or is it Lydia?) is growing more disturbed When a violent storm leaves Sarah and her daughter stranded Sarah finds herself tortured by the past - what really happened on that fateful day one of her daughters died?"
Price: 7.99

"Cheri by Colette (Paperback, 2001)"
"TRANSLATED BY ROGER SENHOUSELea de Lonval is a magnificent and aging courtesan facing the end of her career She has devoted the last six years to the amorous education of the exquisitely handsome and spoilt Cheri - a playboy half her age When an advantageous marriage is arranged for Cheri Lea reluctantly decides their relationship must end But neither lover can forsee how deeply they are connected or how much they will have to give up First published in 1920 it was instantly greeted by Marcel Proust and Andre Gide as a masterpiece I devoured Cheri at a gulp What a wonderful subject and with what intelligence mastery and understanding of the least-admitted secrets of the flesh' Andre Gide"
Price: 5.99

"Lean and Technology: Working Hand in Hand to Enable and Energize Your Global Supply Chain by Paul A. Myerson (Hardback, 2016)"
"Focus Your Supply Chain Technology Investments to Reduce Risk and Maximize CompetitivenessLean Six Sigma and related approaches offer immense potential for improving competitiveness cost and customer experience-if you can overcome the challenges of planning and implementation The well-targeted use of technology can dramatically reduce your risks and accelerate your progress Until now however many guidebooks and consultants have treated Lean primarily as a pen and pencil technique Lean and Technology is the first complete guide to integrating Lean thinking with proven affordable and emerging technologies You'll learn how companies are linking strategy the value chain and IT-and how they are executing on their plans to achieve real competitive advantageStep by step Myerson shows how to use the proven six-step SCOR Model to organize the integration of technology with all key supply chain and operations processes You'll discover how toPLAN to optimize supply chain networks demand forecasting master production scheduling and S&OPSOURCE more effectively with today's MRP and procuremente-procurement technologiesMAKE higher-value lean production products with modern ERP MES and short-term scheduling systemsDELIVER the right customer solutions at the right time and cost via advanced DRP TMS and order fulfillment systemsRETURN products and materials with state-of-the-art reverse logistics systemsENABLE continuous improvement via carefully chosen measurements metrics and analyticsThroughout Myerson presents easy-to-use tools methodologies best practices and real-world examples all you need to improve speed accuracy integration and collaboration across complex supply chains He concludes by previewing emerging technologies for maintaining and extending the competitive advantage you've already built"
Price: 21.99

"Aesop's Funky Fables by Unknown (Paperback, 1999)"
"A re-telling of Aesop's classic moral tales - some well-known and some almost unknown Rap your way through these wacky new versions of Aesop's classic fables supported by vibrant subversive illustations"
Price: 5.99

"Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison (Paperback, 2009)"
"A gangster is murdered during a blistering Manhattan heat wave City cop Andy Rusch is under pressure solve the crime and captivated by the victim's beautiful girlfriend But it is difficult to catch a killer let alone get the girl in crazy streets crammed full of people The planet's population has exploded The 35 million inhabitants of New York City run their TVs off pedal power riot for water loot and trample for lentil 'steaks' and are controlled by sinister barbed wire dropped from the skyWritten in 1966 and set in 1999 Make Room! Make Room! is a witty and unnerving story about stretching the earth's resources and the human spirit to breaking point"
Price: 7.49

"Twelfth Night"
"One of the best-loved comedies ever written Twelfth Night is perhaps Shakespeare's most lyrical as well as most experimental play This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by M M Mahood with an introduction by Michael Dobson 'If music be the food of love play on' Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria Wooing a countess on his behalf she is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved's affections With the arrival of Viola's brother and a trick played upon the countess's steward confusion reigns in this romantic comedy of mistaken identity This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre a separate introduction to Twelfth Night a chronology suggestions for further reading an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen and a commentary William Shakespeare was born some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616 He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Michael Dobson is Director of the Shakespeare Institute and Professor of Shakespeare Studies at the University of Birmingham'Unrequited love melancholy cruelty and joy held together in perfect balance' - Nicholas Hytner"
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"AQA A Level Year 2 French Student Book"
"Our bestselling AQA A Level French course has been updated for the 2016 specification This course offers brand new content to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly for their exam The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle"
Price: 25.99

"The Immune System: A Very Short Introduction"
"The immune system is central to human health and the focus of much medical research Growing understanding of the immune system and especially the creation of immune memory (long lasting protection) which can be harnessed in the design of vaccines have been major breakthroughs in medicine In this Very Short Introduction Paul Klenerman describes the immune system and how it works in health and disease In particular he focuses on the human immune system considering how it evolved the basic rules that govern its behaviour and the major health threats where it is important The immune system comprises a series of organs cells and chemical messengers which work together as a team to provide defence against infection Klenerman discusses these components the critical signals that trigger them and how they exert their protective effects including so-called immune responses which react very fast to infection and immune responses which have huge diversity and a capacity to recognise and defend against a massive array of micro-organisms Klenerman also considers what happens when our immune systems fail to be activated effectively leading to serious infections problems with inherited diseases and also HIVAIDS At the opposite extreme as Klenerman shows an over-exaggerated immune response leads to inflammatory diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as allergy and asthma Finally he looks at the - how immune therapies and vaccines can be advanced to protect us against the major diseases of the 21st century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 6.49

"The Oxford Handbook of International Relations by Oxford University Press (Paperback, 2010)"
"The Oxford Handbook of International Relations offers the most authoritative and comprehensive overview to date of the field of international relations Arguably the most impressive collection of international relations scholars ever brought together within one volume the Handbook debates the nature of the field itself critically engages with the major theories surveys a wide spectrum of methods addresses the relationship between scholarship and policy making and examines the field's relation with cognate disciplines The Handbook takes as its central themes the interaction between empirical and normative inquiry that permeates all theorizing in the field and the way in which contending approaches have shaped one another In doing so the Handbook provides an authoritative and critical introduction to the subject and establishes a sense of the field as a dynamic realm of argument and inquiry The Oxford Handbook of International Relations will be essential reading for all of those interested in the advanced study of global politics and international affairs"
Price: 28.49

"The Globalization Paradox: Why Global Markets, States, and Democracy Can't Coexist by Dani Rodrik (Paperback, 2012)"
"For a century economists have driven forward the cause of globalization in financial institutions labour markets and trade Yet there have been consistent warning signs that a global economy and free trade might not always be advantageous Where are the pressure points? What could be done about them? Dani Rodrik examines the back-story from its seventeenth-century origins through the milestones of the gold standard the Bretton Woods Agreement and the Washington Consensus to the present day Although economic globalization has enabled unprecedented levels of prosperity in advanced countries and has been a boon to hundreds of millions of poor workers in China and elsewhere in Asia it is a concept that rests on shaky pillars he contends Its long-term sustainability is not a given The heart of Rodrik's argument is a fundamental 'trilemma' that we cannot simultaneously pursue democracy national self-determination and economic globalization Give too much power to governments and you have protectionism Give markets too much freedom and you have an unstable world economy with little social and political support from those it is supposed to help Rodrik argues for smart globalization not maximum globalization"
Price: 7.99

"Genes: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Slack (Paperback, 2014)"
"In this exploration of the concept of the gene Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery nature and role of genes in both evolution and development Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration and can also used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime He also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution An ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use this Very Short Introduction demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists population biologists and social scientists around the world ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 6.99

"Swallows and Amazons Hardcover"
"A master storyteller sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests has created characters who are accepted as friends by children everywhere not to mention plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected&39; SUNDAY TIMES in an article listing Swallows and Amazons among &39;99 Best Books for Children"
Price: 12.49

"On Tyranny : Corrected and Expanded Edition, Including the Strauss-Kojeve Correspondence"
"On Tyranny is Leo Strauss' classic reading of Xenophon's dialogue Hiero or Tyrannicus in which the tyrant Hiero and the poet Simonides discuss the advantages and disadvantages of exercising tyranny Included are a translation of the dialogue from its original Greek a critique of Strauss' commentary by the French philosopher Alexandre Kojeve and the complete correspondence between the two This corrected and expanded edition introduces important revisions throughout and expands Strauss' restatement of his position in light of Kojeve's commentary to bring it into conformity with the text as it was originally published in France"
Price: 22.49

"Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas"
"Bring the amazing world of wildlife right into your home Packed with animal facts for kids and more than 40 colourful maps that detail the countries they where liveEach colourful map is bursting with information combining illustrations of animals with photographs showing key habitats and locations for each country The atlas also includes a colourful world map pull-out poster showing all the countries of the world and their key animals Through each map children are shown how to read a map and use a key compass and scaleCharming and informative the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas is a delightful addition to every child's library"
Price: 9.99

"African Animal Tales: Bumping Buffalo"
"Bumping Buffalo liked to bump He had great big horns with a huge pad in the middle just right for bumping the other animals This is the story of how Buffalo went looking for trouble and found it!"
Price: 5.49

"Routledge Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course : Crossing Cultural Boundaries"
"The Routledge Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course Crossing Cultural Boundaries is an innovative multimedia course for advanced students of Chinese Written by a team of highly experienced instructors the book offers advanced learners the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of Chinese through a wide range of activities designed to build up both excellent language skills and cultural literacy Divided into four thematic units covering popular culture social change cultural traditions and politics and history with each unit presenting three individual lessons the volume provides students with a structured course which efficiently supports the transition from an intermediate to an advanced level The many different texts featured throughout the lessons present interesting and accurate information about contemporary China and introduce students to useful vocabulary speech patterns and idiosyncratic language usage Key features include Lively and detailed discussions of grammatical points and sentence patterns Engaging exercises for developing grammatical concepts and insight into the character writing system Systematic review of earlier material to ensure consolidation of learning Coverage of diverse and culturally relevant topics such as online dating changing views of marriage food culture Confucianism and democracy in China Extensive cultural and historical notes providing background to the subjects presented Complementary CDs to enhance listening skills Free companion website (httpdukeeduwebchinesesoc) offering a wealth of video content forming the basis of many of the listening activities linked to topics within the book Extensively revised and updated throughout this new edition includes new material and activities on synonyms and substantial improvements to the composition Focus on characters and Language practicum sections The improved Instructor's Resource Manual which includes activity tips additional exercises answer keys and the traditional character texts is available at httpwwwroutledgecombooksdetails9780415841337"
Price: 55.99

"Scorpion Mountain (Brotherband Book 5)"
"Scorpion Mountain is the fifth book in the Brotherband series from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal and the Heron Brotherband One assassination attempt on Princess Cassandra was foiled But the killers won't be satisfied until they have fulfilled their honour-bound duty The Herons along with Ranger Gilan set off for Arrida There they must track the cult of killers across the desert and infiltrate the cult's mountain lair to find their leader - and stop him But the giant assassin isn't the only threat they will face There is a seaside battle looming and the Herons are called upon to help an old friend of Araluen in his fight Trapped in an unfamiliar land their forces split between searing hot land and treacherous seas can the Herons complete their mission - before the killers find their royal target?Perfect for fans of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings TH White's The Sword in the Stone Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series"
Price: 7.49

"The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner : And Other Stories"
"Do you believe in magic?Can you imagine a war between wizards a rebellious ant called 4179003 or a time-travelling television?Can you imagine that poor old Mr Swimble could see a mysterious vacuum cleaner in the morning and make cheese sandwiches and yellow elephants magically appear by the afternoon?Welcome to the wonderful world of Sir Terry Pratchett and fourteen fantastically funny tales from the master storyteller Bursting from these pages are food fights pirates bouncing rabbits and magical pigeons And a witch riding a vacuum cleaner of course One of the most consistently funny writers around'Guardian"
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Prep
"A stunning novel in the great tradition of American coming-of-age novels from Catcher in the Rye to The Secret History Lee Fiora is a shy fourteen-year-old when she leaves small-town Indiana for a scholarship at Ault an exclusive boarding school in Massachusetts Her head is filled with images from the school brochure of handsome boys in sweaters leaning against old brick buildings girls running with lacrosse sticks across pristine athletics fields everyone singing hymns in chapel But as she soon learns Ault is a minefield of unstated rules and incomprehensible social rituals and Lee must work hard to find - and maintain - her place in the pecking order"
Price: 7.99

"Being There"
"The hero of this astonishing novel is called Chance - he may be the man of tomorrow Flung into the real world when his rich benefactor dies Chance is helped on his life journey by Elizabeth Eve the young beautiful resourceful wife of a dying Wall Street mogul Accidentally launched into a world of sex money power - and national television - he becomes a media superstar a household name the man of the hour - and who knows perhaps the next President of the United States of America"
Price: 6.99