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Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world’s biggest companies–and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable. But for Kevin, hacking wasn’t just about technological feats-it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable information.

Driven by a powerful urge to accomplish the impossible, Mitnick bypassed security systems and blazed into major organizations including Motorola, Sun Microsystems, and Pacific Bell. But as the FBI’s net began to tighten, Kevin went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated cat and mouse game that led through false identities, a host of cities, plenty of close shaves, and an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down.

Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escape, and a portrait of a visionary whose creativity, skills, and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information.

Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

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Thad Roberts, a fellow in a prestigious NASA program had an idea—a romantic, albeit crazy, idea. He wanted to give his girlfriend the moon. Literally.
 
Thad convinced his girlfriend and another female accomplice, both NASA interns, to break into an impregnable laboratory at NASA—past security checkpoints, an electronically locked door with cipher security codes, and camera-lined hallways—and help him steal the most precious objects in the world: the moon rocks.
 
But what does one do with an item so valuable that it’s illegal even to own? And was Thad Roberts—undeniably gifted, picked for one of the most competitive scientific posts imaginable, a possible astronaut—really what he seemed?
 
Mezrich has pored over thousands of pages of court records, FBI transcripts, and NASA documents and has interviewed most of the participants in the crime to reconstruct this Ocean’s Eleven–style heist, a madcap story of genius, love, and duplicity that reads like a Hollywood thrill ride.Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best Books of the Month, July 2011: In this true story of love and adventure, nothing can stop Thad Roberts from keeping a promise to his girlfriend Rebecca–not even NASA security. When he’s in the lab, Roberts is a brilliant NASA co-op intern, but the other interns know him better for devising thrill-seeking activities, like cliff diving and sneaking into the shuttle simulator. When he realizes that scientists consider moon rocks worthless once they’ve been in experiments, Roberts starts to wonder… if they’re worthless, how could stealing them be wrong? Ben Mezrich, author of The Accidental Billionaires (which inspired the movie The Social Network), starts each section with excerpts of Roberts’s love letters to Rebecca from prison, providing a love-drunk context for Roberts’ journey as the moon rock heist balloons from idle fantasy to stark reality. Behind-the-scenes looks at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and thriller-like action that ranges from the U.S. to Belgium make for an enthralling read for anyone who ever dreamed about being an astronaut–or promised to give someone else the moon. –Malissa Kent

Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History

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Pastor and author Martin Thielen has compiled a list of ten things Christians need to believe–and ten things they don’t–to “qualify” as Christians. This lively and engaging book will be a help to seekers as well as a comfort to believers who may find themselves questioning some of the assumptions they grew up with.

Many people in the twenty-first century hunger for an expression of Christian faith that is different from the judgmental and narrow-minded caricatures they see on television or in the news. With an accessible style that’s grounded in solid biblical scholarship, Thielen shows how Christians don’t need to believe that sinners will be “left behind” to burn in hell or that it’s heresy to believe in evolution. And while we must always take the Bible seriously, we don’t always have to take it literally. At the same time, Christians do need to believe in Jesus–his life, his teachings, his death and resurrection, and his vision for the world. Thielen articulates centrist, mainline Christianity in a way that’s fresh and easy to understand and offers authentic Christian insights that speak to our deepest needs.

This is an ideal book for individual, group, or congregational study. A free leader’s guide that shows how the book can be used in these various settings is available at wjkbooks.com.

What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?: A Guide to What Matters Most

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A Whole New Way to Look at Your Money…and Make It Grow!

“Here is a lively new guide that offers fresh and actionable ways to approach everyday financial problems. Whether you’re rich or just getting by, starting your career or winding down, you’ll benefit from the author’s insightful observations and suggestions—all delivered with warmth and wit.”

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Your Money Milestones: A Guide to Making the 9 Most Important Financial Decisions of Your Life

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How many of these questions can you answer without calling the New York Public Library’s Telephone Reference Service?

Who really designed the American flag?
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You could, of course, do all the painstaking research yourself. Or you could pick up the phone and call the resourceful, erudite, quick-witted librarians of the New York Public Library’s Telephone Reference Service, Tel Ref, for whom questions like these are all in a day’s work. For the past twenty years, Tel Ref has met the information needs of a public as diverse as the subjects in the Library’s catalog, and now they’ve compiled their most interesting, unusual, and most-often-asked queries into The Book of Answers — a delight for browsers, a treasure trove of fascinating information, and the perfect companion to The New York Public Library Desk Reference.

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Authored by one of the ballet’s most respected experts, this volume includes scene-by-scene retellings of the most popular classic and contemporary ballets, as performed by the world’s leading dance companies. Certain to delight long-time fans as well as those just discovering the beauty and drama of ballet.

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A now-popular writer took the world by storm in 1997. During this time, the Internet exploded into people’s lives. It provided a way for people to access massive amounts of information and interact with each other in a way that never existed before. People feared this would mean the end of literary innovation and the death of the art of reading. But then the world was reintroduced to the wonder and excitement found between the bindings of a good book. JK Rawling rose to fame from her Harry Potter novels; but her rags-to-riches story captured an entire world. Going from living on poverty subsidies to owning a multi-million dollar franchise within five years was a reality stranger than fiction. Suddenly, books once again became relevant.

People now lined up many hours before a Harry Potter book release to grab the first copy. The Harry Potter franchise focused on a set of school children yet captured the attention of a book-starved world. Instantly, the characters of Harry Potter and his friends became known worldwide. Any large retailer you even now walk into will carry some sort of JK Rawling’s creation: Harry Potter dolls, coloring books, toys, video games, even home décor and furnishings.

The art of reading is truly not dead. But how can you compete with the masses when trying to get that just-released title you’ve been eagerly awaiting? The answer lies with the one thing everyone thought would bring an end to enjoying literature: the Internet.

Online bookstores have exploded in popularity within the past few years. The book market is robust with any kind of option you can imagine. The new Dan Brown book? Available online, multiple shipping and price options. The newest Danielle Steele thriller? Just do a search for its title and you can even pre-order her next work. Stephen King, Nora Roberts, Stephanie Meyer (of Twilight fame), all online, all just a few clicks away.

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Many people gripe about how expensive it is to buy a single college textbook. This is true and can be a shock to those who aren’t used to buying their books. The hard reality is that university texts are costly and they can take a big bite out of a student’s budget. Unfortunately, you can’t be without these texts either. If you don’t or can’t get the books you need, your course work will suffer. It’s clear to see that investing in university texts is mandatory. However, there are a number of ways in which you can get the most out of your college text.

The Importance Of Sharing

If you have a group of friends who share the same class but have courses at different times, it can be very helpful to share texts. This can be a very effective way to study if you need to purchase many books and each one is very costly. However, it’s important to map out your sharing strategy in a detailed manner and to stick to a schedule. You certainly don’t want to be stuck without a book for class or when you need to study for an exam. You will also need to be extra careful about keeping the book safe. If one person loses a text, a group of people will suffer.

Sharing the cost of a college textbook can certainly save you money. But there are other ways to cut back on costs. One is to browse online for used and new books. When you limit your book-buying to a few bookshops, you will find that they will generally charge you the full price of the book. It is not uncommon to find online retailers who will be willing to give you a discount on certain new titles. These kinds of online shops are not hard to come by so buying that college textbook cheap isn’t a difficult job. However, there are a few things to watch for to make sure you get a good deal.

Browse And Compare

It’s best not to buy the first cheap college textbook you come across. It’s always a good idea to browse a number of different retailers and compare pricings. However, that shouldn’t be the only thing to look for. If possible, look for user reviews to see if people have had a positive experience buying books from this retailer. If possible, try and find retailers who offer free shipping so that you don’t have to pay extra for your book. It’s also important to check for hidden clauses in the purchasing agreement. When buying used books from some retailers, they may include a clause that states they will sell you a new book if the used one is unavailable. This could lead to unpleasant surprises when your book and the bill finally arrive!

You may also consider looking at online listings where people may be directly selling their old books. In these cases, there is often room for you to negotiate the price, especially if you are buying more than one book. For instance, if you are going to take an old student’s entire batch of texts, you can easily bargain for a lower price. These are just some of the ways you can get the most out of the purchase of your college textbook.