David Wong, das Pseudonym von Jason Pargin, kreiert Erzählungen, die gekonnt Horror, Komödie und existenzielle Philosophie verbinden. Seine Arbeit taucht mit einer unverwechselbaren Mischung aus scharfem Witz und tiefem Einblick in die Absurditäten der heutigen Existenz und die Komplexität der menschlichen Natur ein. Pargin nutzt seine einzigartige Stimme, um Themen wie das Finden von Sinn im Chaos und die Konfrontation mit dem Unbekannten zu erforschen, alles durch einen energiegeladenen und unvorhersehbaren Erzählstil vermittelt. Die Leser werden von seiner Fähigkeit angezogen, disparate Genres nahtlos zu verschmelzen und unvergessliche, zum Nachdenken anregende Erlebnisse zu schaffen.
Amerikanischer Autor, geb. 1975. - Zombie-Spinnen fallen über eine Stadt her. Nur David und John können sie sehen. Alle anderen glauben an einen Anschlag mit biologischem Kampfstoff, der dafür sorgt, dass alle verrückt werden. Es bleibt nur wenig Zeit, die Welt zu retten. Horrorkomödie
Eine Einführung in die bewährten Tools, Frameworks und Protokolle
Moderne Kryptografie kompetent vermittelt Verständliche praktische Einführung mit anschaulichen Illustrationen Moderne Sicherheit mit relevanten kryptografischen Techniken Neue innovative Entwicklungen mit Blockchain und Post-Quantum-Kryptografie Die Kryptografie ist die wesentliche Grundlage der IT-Sicherheit. Um den Angreifern auf Ihre Systeme einen Schritt voraus zu sein, müssen Sie die Tools, Frameworks und Protokolle verstehen, die Ihre Netzwerke und Anwendungen schützen. Dieses Buch führt in einfacher Sprache und mit anschaulichen Illustrationen in Authentifizierung, Verschlüsselung, Signaturen, Geheimhaltung und andere Kryptografiekonzepte ein. Es enthüllt die kryptografischen Techniken, die die Sicherheit von Web-APIs, die Registrierung und Anmeldung von Benutzern und sogar die Blockchain bestimmen. Sie erfahren, wie diese Techniken moderne Sicherheit ermöglichen und wie Sie sie in Ihren eigenen Projekten anwenden können. Neben den modernen Methoden nimmt das Buch auch die Zukunft der Kryptografie vorweg und geht auf neue und innovative Entwicklungen wie Kryptowährungen und Post-Quantum-Kryptografie ein. Alle Techniken sind vollständig mit Diagrammen und Beispielen illustriert, sodass Sie leicht erkennen können, wie sie in die Praxis umgesetzt werden können.
The New York Times-bestselling John Dies at the End series continues with another terrifying and hilarious tale of Armageddon and the three hopeless heroes standing in its way. I want you to stop what you're doing and ask yourself an important question: If some dark, powerful entity was attempting to ensnare your mind and dominate your will, would you even notice? A competent devil would know that if he revealed his true nature, you'd resist, or seek help. The ideal possession would be more subtle; to you, it would feel like it was your choice. The takeover of your soul would be soothing, satisfying, maybe even kind of fun. An entity armed with such techniques would ensnare millions before anyone caught on. In possibly related news, Dave, John and Amy hear from a panicked mother that a popular toy and its connected smartphone app are demanding flesh from her daughter. Around the world, other owners of the toy are reporting the same. Who, or what, is behind it? What's their endgame? And why does this mother seem to be harboring dark secrets about her family's past? As these three barely-employed amateurs dig for the truth under layers of high-tech occult manipulation and subterfuge, another crucial question lingers: Is there seriously no one else who can handle this?
Real-World Cryptography teaches practical techniques for day-to-day work as a developer, sysadmin, or security practitioner. There's no complex math or jargon: Modern cryptography methods are explored through clever graphics and real-world use cases. You'll learn building blocks like hash functions and signatures; cryptographic protocols like HTTPS and secure messaging; and cutting-edge advances like post-quantum cryptography and cryptocurrencies. This book is a joy to read--and it might just save your bacon the next time you're targeted by an adversary after your data. -- Publisher
Zoey Ashe faces the challenges of managing a criminal empire in a chaotic world filled with bizarre technology and violent confrontations. When a dismembered corpse appears at her home, she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. As the Halloween parade approaches, she must navigate the madness of her surroundings, including ultra-tech spider-drones and electric weaponry, to clear her name and uncover the truth behind the gruesome events unfolding in her life.
A former senior Chinese Administrative Officer has at long last lifted another corner of the veil of half-truths which have shrouded many of the decisions taken under the long governorship of Sir Murray MacLehose.David T. K. Wong ― who started working life as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant at the age of 13 before becoming a journalist, teacher, bureaucrat, businessman, and then a writer of short stories and novels ― has turned his narrative skills to producing a pungent, cerebral and revelatory insider memoir of his experiences in the upper reaches of the colonial administration during the 1970s.He constantly struggled with a three-horned dilemma: how to serve the people of Hong Kong, who paid his salary; the wider Chinese nation, from which he was culturally and emotionally inseparable; and the demands of the British crown, to which he had publicly sworn his allegiance.Hong Kong Confidential is a valuable contribution to the historical mosaic of a dynamic and paradoxical Chinese community living through turbulent times.
Previously published as The authentic recipes from Singapore--Title page verso.
Tabula Ra$a is hosting its massive annual music festival in the desert, which every year precedes the massive annual drunken riot in the desert. This is all organized by Zoey's people, including the riot - as Will explains, the citizens need a little chaos now and then, their job is just to keep a lid on it.That will be a problem this year, with history's most ridiculous mayoral election playing out in the background. The city has divided into roughly two camps, supporting each of the major candidates: One is a stern, calculating activist out to restore traditional morality to the city at all costs, the other is Megaboss Alonzo, whose platform is that he will pay you ten dollars if you vote for him.When a horrific crime is broadcast live on the all-seeing social network Blink, the former seems poised to reap the benefits in the polls. The Suits suspect the nature and timing of the crime are a little too convenient and may be a carefully-staged hoax. But in a city in which lies are always served in layers, even that explanation will prove to be far too simple.As tensions ratchet tighter, Zoey comes to realize that this is really a battle of narratives: Every culture needs a collective story to believe in, so it's just a matter of coming up with one and then carefully sculpting reality to make it fit. How hard can that be? They have the whole weekend.
New York Times bestselling author David Wong takes readers to a whole new level with his latest dark comic horror, set in the world of John Dies at the End