Thaddeus Grugq

Dive into the fascinating world of language with this book that explores how it both plays and shapes our reality. Discover the science behind the bugs and features of humankind's greatest invention and why it is better at persuasion than representing reality. From the tenuous relationship between language and reality to its effects on memory, attention, and reasoning, this book offers a lively exploration of the power of language in narratives, storytelling, politics, and conspiracy theories. Written by a language researcher with over 20 years of experience, this book offers insights on human cognitive bias, media spin, persuasion, and the role of words in our thinking.

Estamos familiarizados con los mapas que delimitan los cincuenta estados. Y también estamos familiarizados con la idea de que Estados Unidos es un "imperio" que ejerce su poder en todo el mundo. ¿Pero qué hay de los territorios reales -las islas, atolones y archipiélagos- que este país ha gobernado y habitado? En ‘Cómo ocultar un imperio’, Daniel Immerwahr cuenta la fascinante historia de Estados Unidos fuera de los Estados Unidos. Con una prosa crepitante y rápida, revela episodios olvidados que arrojan una nueva luz sobre la historia estadounidense. Viajamos a las Islas del Guano, donde los buscadores recogieron uno de los productos más valiosos del siglo XIX, y a Filipinas, escenario del acontecimiento más destructivo en suelo estadounidense. En Puerto Rico, Immerwahr muestra cómo los médicos estadounidenses llevaron a cabo espeluznantes experimentos que nunca habrían realizado en el continente y traza el surgimiento de independentistas que dispararían al Congreso de Estados Unidos. En los años posteriores a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, señala Immerwahr, Estados Unidos se alejó del colonialismo. En su lugar, puso en práctica las innovaciones en electrónica, transporte y cultura, ideando un nuevo tipo de influencia que no requería el control de las colonias. Con una gran cantidad de viñetas absorbentes, llenas de sorpresas, e impulsado por una concepción original de lo que significan el imperio y la globalización hoy en día, ‘Cómo ocultar un imperio’ es una obra de historia importante y de lectura compulsiva.

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This thrilling novel follows Anna, a temp worker who does mundane tasks for criminals lurking beneath the surface of the world. When she gets injured from an encounter with a so-called "hero," she discovers that her suffering is far from unique. With her internet research skills, Anna discovers the power of data and how to weaponize it. By tallying up the human cost of caped forces of nature, she realizes that the line between good and evil is mostly marketing. Employed once again, this time by one of the worst villains on earth, Anna becomes an increasingly valuable lieutenant who might just save the world.

This captivating memoir chronicles a young journalist's firsthand account of the violent conflict erupting in Belfast during the height of the Troubles. With raw and candid prose, the author details the collapse of Northern Irish society, chronicling the deeds of loyalist gangs, provos, paratroopers, politicians, and citizens on both sides of the sectarian faultline. Balancing humor, reflection, and raw emotion, this coming-of-age story offers a powerful glimpse into a pivotal moment in Ireland's recent past.

This book covers the subject of network attacks and exploitation, providing a roadmap for developing offensive and defensive strategies to combat hacking and computer espionage. Written by an expert in government and corporate vulnerability and security operations, this guide focuses on the principles of the space and offers real-world examples to illustrate offensive and defensive concepts. It provides guidance on strategy, tools, and implementation with practical advice on blocking computer espionage and information theft. For a comprehensive and practical guide to better network security, read Network Attacks and Exploitation.