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• ISBN13: 9780385495325
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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In his first book since the bestselling Fermat’s Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known: secrecy.

Throughout the text are clear technological and mathematical explanations, and portrayals of the remarkable personalities who wrote and broke the world’s most difficult codes. Accessible, compelling, and remarkably far-reaching, this book will forever alter your view of history, what drives it, and how private that e-mail you just sent really is.
Amazon.com Review
People love secrets. Ever since the first word was written, humans have sent coded messages to each other. In The Code Book, Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat’s Enigma, offers a peek into the world of cryptography and codes, from ancient texts through computer encryption. Singh’s compelling history is woven through with stories of how codes and ciphers have played a vital role in warfare, politics, and royal intrigue. The major theme of The Code Book is what Singh calls “the ongoing evolutionary battle between codemakers and codebreakers,” never more clear than in the chapters devoted to World War II. Cryptography came of age during that conflict, as secret communications became critical to both sides’ success.

Confronted with the prospect of defeat, the Allied cryptanalysts had worked night and day to penetrate German ciphers. It would appear that fear was the main driving force, and that adversity is one of the foundations of successful codebreaking.

In the information age, the fear that drives cryptographic improvements is both capitalistic and libertarian–corporations need encryption to ensure that their secrets don’t fall into the hands of competitors and regulators, and ordinary people need encryption to keep their everyday communications private in a free society. Similarly, the battles for greater decryption power come from said competitors and governments wary of insurrection.

The Code Book is an excellent primer for those wishing to understand how the human need for privacy has manifested itself through cryptography. Singh’s accessible style and clear explanations of complex algorithms cut through the arcane mathematical details without oversimplifying. –Therese Littleton

The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

• Giclee Print Title: Scarab Pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, c. 1361-52 BC
• Size: 12 x 16 inches

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Scarab Pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, c. 1361-52 BC is a limited edition fine art giclee print, which uses a specialized printer to deliver a fine stream of ink onto archival paper. It results in museum-quality art of incredibly vivid color, depth and resolution that captures the essence of the artist’s intent. You’re sure to find that perfect piece to matches your style and buget from this collection of fine art prints.

Scarab Pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, c. 1361-52 BC Giclee Poster Print, 12×16

I’m studying abroad in Italy next semester and I’m wanting to take a trip to Egypt. I’d really like to go to Cairo to see the pyramids and the rest of the city and possibly to Alexandria. What is the cheapest way to get to Egypt from Italy? And any tips you have about inter-Egypt travel would be awesomely appreciated!

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Rick Steves, the man responsible for the Europe Through the Back Door book series as well as PBS’s Travel the World television series, this time leaves the European continent to explore the Middle East. His attitude is one of curiosity, yet also filled with warmth; his philosophy, “Our neighborhood may be bigger than we think, and travel is a fine way to meet the neighbors.” Beginning in Jerusalem, Steves gives a brief introduction to the region, giving attention to the sights important to the three religions who consider it a holy city: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He then explores the food, people, and history of Israel, exploring open-air markets, the Dead Sea, a kibbutz, Yad Vashem, Masada, Tel Aviv, and Akko. He mixes some practical advice with the lush scenery, speaking honestly of the dangers of the region, but also hoping that won’t stop you from using some common sense in evaluating whether or not to visit. From Israel, Steves travels to Egypt, where he visits the pyramids of Giza (and he looks delightfully ridiculous riding his camel), modern Cairo, and Luxor. He hops a bike into a rural village and passes a morning at the Valley of the Kings. One of the benefits of travel to Egypt is that the “streets are living museums,” and we get an idea of this in the bustling pictures of Cairo. Steves is a terrific tour guide, and this video will feed your dreams of travel. –Jenny Brown

Israel & Egypt: From Old Jerusalem to the Sphinx