No Starch Press: 203 books
Steal This Computer Book 4.0
What They Won't Tell You About the Internet
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2006
If you thought hacking was just about mischief-makers hunched over computers in the basement, think again. As seasoned author Wallace Wang explains, hacking can also mean questioning the status quo, looking for your own truths and never accepting at face value anything authorities say or do.
The...
Metasploit
The Penetration Tester's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2011
The Metasploit Framework makes discovering, exploiting, and sharing vulnerabilities quick and relatively painless. But while Metasploit is used by security professionals everywhere, the tool can be hard to grasp for first-time users. Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide fills this gap by teaching...
by Conrad Barski, Chris Wilmer
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin—the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.
But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It’s an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that...
Land of Lisp
Learn to Program in Lisp, One Game at a Time!
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2010
Lisp has been hailed as the world’s most powerful programming language, but its cryptic syntax and academic reputation can be enough to scare off even experienced programmers. Those dark days are finally over—Land of Lisp brings the power of functional programming to the people!
With his...
How Linux Works
What Every Superuser Should Know
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2004
Whether you're a systems administrator or a home user, you need to understand how Linux internals work before you can really master Linux — how it boots, how networking works, how to customize the kernel, and even what hardware to buy.
How Linux Works contains the kind of information normally...
The Linux Programming Interface
A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.
In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions...
Nagios, 2nd Edition
System and Network Monitoring
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Good system administrators recognize problems long before anyone asks, "Hey, is the Internet down?" Nagios, an open source system and network monitoring tool, has emerged as the most popular solution for sys admins in organizations of all sizes. It's robust but also complex, and Nagios:...
Arduino Project Handbook
25 Practical Projects to Get You Started
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Arduino Project Handbook is a beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects using the low-cost Arduino board. With just a handful of components, an Arduino, and a computer, you’ll learn to build and program everything from light shows to arcade games to an ultrasonic security system.
First...
Facebook for Seniors
Connect with Friends and Family in 12 Easy Lessons
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2016
Facebook is the world’s largest internet community. It’s used by millions of people like you to connect with family and friends, share photos, and stay in touch. But if you’re new to Facebook, getting started can be a little tricky.
Based on award-winning computer classes for seniors,...
Serious Cryptography
A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
This practical guide to modern encryption breaks down the fundamental mathematical concepts at the heart of cryptography without shying away from meaty discussions of how they work. You’ll learn about authenticated encryption, secure randomness, hash functions, block ciphers, and public-key techniques...
Eloquent JavaScript
A Modern Introduction to Programming
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
JavaScript is at the heart of almost every modern Web application, whether it's Google Apps, Twitter, or the newest browser-based game. Though it's simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is not a toy—it's a flexible and complex language that can be used to build full-scale applications.
Eloquent...
The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy
Practical Tips for Staying Safe Online
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
The whirlwind of social media, online dating, and mobile apps can make life a dream—or a nightmare. For every trustworthy website, there are countless jerks, bullies, and scam artists who want to harvest your personal information for their own purposes. But you can fight back, right now.
In...
The LEGO Neighborhood Book
Build Your Own LEGO Town!
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2014
In The LEGO Neighborhood Book, you’ll create buildings with real-world details like cornices and facades, and try your hand at interior design by filling your buildings with furniture and light fixtures. Then add the finishing touches to your models with plants, traffic lights, scaffolding, and...
Game Art
Art from 40 Video Games and Interviews with Their Creators
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Game Art is a collection of breathtaking concept art and behind-the-scenes interviews from videogame developers, including major players like Square Enix, Bioware, and Ubisoft as well as independent but influential studios like Tale of Tales and Compulsion Games. Immerse yourself in fantastic artwork...