This author delved into the literary world after years spent writing travel guides. His early work involved detailed city descriptions, giving him a unique perspective on the world. This experience shaped his later fiction writing, often exploring themes of outsiders and changing places. His prose is typically direct and informative, reflecting his roots in factual writing.
Set against the backdrop of the frontier, weary travelers share chilling and exaggerated stories around a campfire. These tales of violence and horror reveal the harsh realities and dangers of their journey, blending elements of folklore and personal experience. As the night deepens, the stories weave a tapestry of fear and fascination, reflecting the struggles and resilience of those who traverse the untamed wilderness.
Set in the tightly-knit community of Cooperstown, the story explores themes of justice and mob mentality as the townspeople quickly condemn James McCormack, accused of a heinous crime against a local girl. The swift decision to execute him raises questions about the nature of justice and the impact of rumors, revealing the darker side of human instincts in a small town. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the consequences of hasty judgments and the quest for truth amidst a fervent desire for retribution.
"The Cyber Attack Survival Manual is the rare security awareness book that is both highly informative and interesting. And this is one of the finest security awareness books of the last few years." – Ben Rothke, Tapad Engineering Let two accomplished cyber security experts, Nick Selby and Heather Vescent, guide you through the dangers, traps and pitfalls of online life. Learn how cyber criminals operate and how you can defend yourself and your family from online security threats. From Facebook, to Twitter, to online banking we are all increasingly exposed online with thousands of criminals ready to bounce on the slightest weakness. This indispensable guide will teach you how to protect your identity and your most private financial and personal information.
"Identity theft. Email hacks. Infrastructure attacks. Credit card fraud. Even murder for hire. All of these crimes can be committed with just a few clicks of a mouse. Cyber criminals can attack at any time, targeting you through a laptop, a smartphone, a television -- even your doorbell or thermostat. The good news? You don't have to be a victim. In this comprehensive, practical, and fact-filled book, global security expert Nick Selby and futurist Heather Vescent give you the tools you need to protect your family, your privacy, your finances, and your reputation. Don't go online without it." -- Back cover.
Nick Selby assembles some of the most important critical writings about Walt Whitman in order to demonstrate how critical debate about him has reflected changing perceptions of America itself. schovat popis
This guide to Miami offers accommodation and restaurant suggestions for a range of budgets. It includes: information on day trips away from the city; advice on getting around using public transport; a shopping guide; and a list of musts to see and do.
From the theme parks to the Everglades, this guide cover the entire state of Florida, while offering special encouragement for travelers to get off the beaten track. Includes comprehensive accommodation and restaurant recommendations, advice on getting around, suggestions for traveling families, even information for cruise ship passengers. 70+ maps. of color photos.