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An introductory guide to managing cybersecurity for businesses. How to prevent, protect and respond to threats. Providing an insight to the extent and scale a potential damage could cause when there is a breech in cyber security.  It includes case studies and advice from leading industry professionals,...

On November 12, 1993, a new sport was unleashed on an unsuspecting viewing public—one that was unlike any other, and a phenomenon that would come to redefine combat sports for a new generation. The sport was mixed martial arts (MMA)—and the event was the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The...

Este libro presenta una aproximación multidisciplinar al fenómeno del transmedia storytelling, en el ámbito audiovisual, desde cuatro perspectivas (teórica, ficcional, lúdica y periodística). Son numerosos los productos que se expanden a lo largo de diversos formatos y plataformas, tanto en...

If you've been thinking about a cruise, but don't know if you'd like it, or if you've just booked your first cruise and have no idea what to do next, this book is for you.It covers everything from how to decide on a cruise to what to pack and all of your entertainment options...

In Right of the Dial, Alec Foege explores how the mammoth media conglomerate evolved from a local radio broadcasting operation, founded in 1972, into one of the biggest, most profitable, and most polarizing corporations in the country. During its heyday, critics accused Clear Channel, the fourth-largest...

Hablar de ética en los medios de comunicación, en un momento histórico de crisis moral de valores, no resulta tarea sencilla, por lo que es imprescindible subrayar la importancia y actualidad de una deontología en este ámbito. Hoy en día, tanto estudiantes como profesionales de las ciencias...

Saber elaborar piezas de bollería común y hojaldrada. Aprender las formulaciones de los distintos tipos de bollería. Familiarizarse con el proceso de elaboración y los entornos de trabajo. Identificar los defectos más frecuentes en la elaboración de bollería y aplicar una solución. Conocer...

Reconocer y analizar las principales propiedades y características de las materias primas utilizadas en los procesos de impresión. Analizar el comportamiento de los principales materiales (productos, tintas, barnices, planchas y soportes) empleados en el sistema de impresión, encuadernación y...

A round, luminescent pearl is the simplest and most perfect gem. Columbus sought—and found—this precious jewel coveted by his Spanish sovereigns, sparking popularity throughout Europe. Fashion icons Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Grace, and Michelle Obama cherished them, making them iconic. And...

The first park ranger in the world was appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was chosen as �Guardian of Yosemite,� at what was then Yosemite State Park, and the concept of rangers to protect and administer America�s great nature parks was born. The tradition continued in 1872 with the establishment...

Concerns surrounding environmental sustainability have led to an increase of interest in environmentally-friendly systems. In the ICT realm, attention has been largely paid to green aspects of hardware; however, it is equally necessary to address this issue from the software perspective. Green Services...

"Those who read this book will find that there is much to learn from Tim Phillips. Read it. Digest it. You'll be very well informed and find yourself a better student of the subject at the end." —Robert Duvall, Academy Award-winning actor, Tender Mercies, Emmy Award-winning actor, Broken...

From the former chief economist of the FCC, a remarkable history of the U.S. government’s regulation of the airwaves Popular legend has it that before the Federal Radio Commission was established in 1927, the radio spectrum was in chaos, with broadcasting stations blasting powerful signals to drown...

Este volumen estudia, desde la perspectiva de la historia económica, el proceso de expansión del transporte ferroviario que tuvo lugar en América Latina y el Caribe entre 1870 y 1930. La obra se concentra en el estudio de la era dorada del ferrocarril, en la cual la vida económica de estos países...