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Plan, build, and maintain highly secure Azure applications and
workloads As business-critical applications and workloads move to
the Microsoft Azure cloud, they must stand up against dangerous new
threats. That means you must build robust security into your
designs, use proven best practices across the entire development
lifecycle, and combine multiple Azure services to optimize
security. Now, a team of leading Azure security experts shows how
to do just that. Drawing on extensive experience securing Azure
workloads, the authors present a practical tutorial for addressing
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integrating multiple Azure security technologies at the application
and network layers- taking you from design and development to
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book is for all Azure application designers, architects,
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to make sure their cloud designs and code are as secure as
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Model threats early, to plan effective mitigations Implement modern
identity solutions with OpenID Connect and OAuth2 Make the most of
Azure monitoring, logging, and Kusto queries Safeguard workloads
with Azure Security Benchmark (ASB) best practices Review secure
coding principles, write defensive code, fix insecure code, and
test code security Leverage Azure cryptography and confidential
computing technologies Understand compliance and risk programs
Secure CI / CD automated workflows and pipelines Strengthen
container and network security
Currency fluctuation, currency wars and even potential currency
collapse (the Euro, the Bitcoin) are all risks that commercial
parties must consider and guard against. This book gathers together
in one volume all the information and advice practitioners are
likely to need when advising on, advancing or defending claims
involving a foreign currency element. The determination of the
proper currency (or currencies) of a claim often has a dramatic
effect on the level of a court judgment or arbitration award that
is ultimately obtained. It is, therefore, vital for practitioners
to accurately assess claims which involve a foreign currency
element. The authors guide the reader through the legal principles
governing how foreign currency claims are treated in English law.
The book covers both the treatment of foreign currency in
substantive law as well as such procedural matters as how to claim
interest correctly on a foreign currency claim and how to plead,
prove or disprove the applicability of a particular currency. This
book is an invaluable and essential resource for all lawyers
involved in international commerce, but will be of particular
interest to those engaged in international finance, commodity
transactions, international shipping and transport, and the
insurance of assets and liabilities abroad. "Those who practise in
this country need guidance in navigating the tricky waters that The
Despina R unleashed. This excellent book provides that guidance."
The authors "have been uniquely well placed to meet the challenge
of analysing what is a perplexing body of jurisprudence, and to
suggest principled answers to currency issues that have not yet
been the subject of judicial decision. They consider not merely
claims in contract and tort, but every type of claim that might
raise an issue in relation to a foreign currency." The Rt Hon. The
Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, KG, PC, President of the Supreme
Court of the United Kingdom, 2009-2012
A classic historical account of one of the most important conflicts
in modern history, which determined much of the subsequent
direction of European history Michael Howard was the leading
British military historian of his generation Includes a new
foreword by the historian Bertrand Taithe
A classic historical account of one of the most important conflicts
in modern history, which determined much of the subsequent
direction of European history Michael Howard was the leading
British military historian of his generation Includes a new
foreword by the historian Bertrand Taithe
With the death of Professor Sir Michael Howard, The International
Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) lost not only its president
emeritus but the last of its founders and intellectual parents. The
foremost military historian of his generation, Sir Michael embodied
and epitomised a historical sensibility that informed all his
writing. He will forever remain an icon not only for historians,
but for all those who acknowledge the indispensability of history
and the historical sensibility for any true understanding of
present events. In tribute to Sir Michael and in celebration of his
life and work, this Adelphi book collects a selection of his
remarks and writings for IISS publications over six decades, as
well as previously unprinted material. Through this collection,
these works will reach a new generation of readers and be made more
accessible to those fortunate enough to have read them already.
They illustrate Sir Michael's role in the Institute's creation and
his abiding presence in its evolving intellectual life, and serve
as a historical document, tracing the development of strategic
thought and preoccupations from the 1950s to the recent past. In
addition to their historical value, Sir Michael's conclusions
retain their immediacy and power. This book is therefore of direct
relevance to anyone interested in contemporary events: whether the
professional analyst, the student of international relations or the
general reader.
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On War (Paperback, Revised)
Carl Von Clausewitz; Translated by Michael Howard; Edited by Peter Paret
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"On War" is the most significant attempt in Western history to
understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument
of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been
read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of
soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals.
For centuries, dealing with cold has been the dominant climatic
factor for architectural design in Central Europe. The climate
change apparent now assigns this role to heat. Architecture and
urban design strives for efficient, resource-saving technical
solutions to meet the changing climatic conditions and the energy
standards they demand without really questioning customary notions
of comfort, forms of living, and urban coexistence. Yet architects
must increasingly search for experimental approaches and new ways
in which we can live together well in a rapidly warming climate, in
particular in cities and metropolitan regions. Despite a supposed
powerlessness in the face of the impending climate catastrophe, the
contributions collected in this volume offer a diverse range of
narratives that tell of experiences, observations, and the needs of
people that inhabit hotter worlds, both real and imagined. What
role as climate producers can architecture and the city play in
shaping our habitat if these important issues are understood not
only in purely technological but also in cultural and social terms?
Text in English and German.
Although trained as a scientist and a philosopher, Rudolf Steiner
always placed a high value on the practice of art and always worked
artistically: whatever he did was done with great artistry.
Furthermore, as a spiritual teacher, Steiner's ideal was the
reunion of science, religion, and art in a new, human sacramental
culture. The eleven lectures collected here reveal the
many-facetted perspectives Steiner offered regarding the vital role
of the visual arts in human affairs. For Steiner, art is above all
a way of building a bridge between the spiritual and the physical
realms. His views are not abstract theories or utopian ideals, but
a constant striving through the inherent qualities of color and
form to realize concrete artistic projects in architecture,
sculpture, and painting.
On first meeting Steiner's radical ideas, many people -- artists
as well as non-artists -- wonder what sense they can make of such
an approach to art. The introduction by Michael Howard introduces
these ideas by recounting one artist's experience of struggling to
make Steiner's views and way of doing art his own. Ultimately,
however each person must make their own relationship to Steiner's
approach, buth the story of how one artist took up the challenge
may stimulate others to do the same. The book includes numerous
photographs.
Isn't war rooted in the vested interests of the ruling classes?
(But have not democracies proved as bellicose as other states?)
Should not political disputes be settled by civilised negotiations?
(But what if the adversary is not, by your standards, 'civilised'?)
Ought states to steer clear of other states' internal conflicts?
(Or should they help liberate oppressed peoples?) Which is better,
appeasement or a war to end war? Such questions reflect the
confusion that still besets liberal-minded men and women in the
face of war, despite centuries during which they have tried to
discover its causes and secure its abolition. Sir Michael Howard
traces the pattern in their attitudes from Erasmus to the Americans
after Vietnam, and concludes that peacemaking 'is a task which has
to be tackled afresh every day of our lives'.
The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed
exploration of Van Gogh's life, including his background, early
career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in
1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and
work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the
book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting
over 280 representations of his significant works, from his early
sketches and paintings to the hugely famous Sunflowers, Irises and
The Starry Night. These superb reproductions are accompanied by
thorough analysis within the context of Van Gogh's life and
technique.
By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people
had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the
world had known. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise
and insightful history of the 'Great War', focusing on why it
happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it
did. It examines the state of Europe in 1914 and the outbreak of
war; the onset of attrition and crisis; the role of the US; the
collapse of Russia; and the weakening and eventual surrender of the
Central Powers. Looking at the historical controversies surrounding
the causes and conduct of war, Michael Howard also describes how
peace was ultimately made, and the potent legacy of resentment left
to Germany. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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On War (Paperback, Abridged Ed)
Carl Von Clausewitz; Abridged by Beatrice Heuser; Translated by Michael Howard, Peter Paret
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'War is merely the continuation of policy by other means' On War is
one of the most important books ever written on the subject of war.
Clausewitz, a Prussian officer who fought against the French during
the Napoleonic Wars, sought to understand and analyse the
phenomenon of war so that future leaders could conduct and win
conflicts more effectively. He studied the human and social factors
that affect outcomes, as well as the tactical and technological
ones. He understood that war was a weapon of government, and that
political purpose, chance, and enmity combine to shape its
dynamics. On War continues to be read by military strategists,
politicians, and others for its timeless insights. This abridged
edition by Beatrice Heuser, using the acclaimed translation by
Michael Howard and Peter Paret, selects the central books in which
Clausewitz's views on the nature and theory of war are developed.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
"What makes this book so important is that it reflects the
experiences of two of the industry's most experienced hands at
getting real-world engineers to understand just what they're being
asked for when they're asked to write secure code. The book
reflects Michael Howard's and David LeBlanc's experience in the
trenches working with developers years after code was long since
shipped, informing them of problems." --From the Foreword by Dan
Kaminsky, Director of Penetration Testing, IOActive
Eradicate the Most Notorious Insecure Designs and Coding
Vulnerabilities
Fully updated to cover the latest security issues, 24 Deadly
Sins of Software Security reveals the most common design and coding
errors and explains how to fix each one-or better yet, avoid them
from the start. Michael Howard and David LeBlanc, who teach
Microsoft employees and the world how to secure code, have
partnered again with John Viega, who uncovered the original 19
deadly programming sins. They have completely revised the book to
address the most recent vulnerabilities and have added five
brand-new sins. This practical guide covers all platforms,
languages, and types of applications. Eliminate these security
flaws from your code: SQL injection Web server- and client-related
vulnerabilitiesUse of magic URLs, predictable cookies, and hidden
form fieldsBuffer overrunsFormat string problemsInteger
overflowsC++ catastrophesInsecure exception handlingCommand
injectionFailure to handle errorsInformation leakageRace
conditionsPoor usabilityNot updating easilyExecuting code with too
much privilegeFailure to protect stored dataInsecure mobile codeUse
of weak password-based systemsWeak random numbersUsing cryptography
incorrectlyFailing to protect network trafficImproper use of
PKITrusting network name resolution
First published over thirty years ago, War in European History is a
brilliantly written survey of the changing ways that war has been
waged in Europe, from the Norse invasions to the present day. Far
more than a simple military history, the book serves as a succinct
and enlightening overview of the development of European society as
a whole over the last millennium. From the Norsemen and the world
of the medieval knights, through to the industrialized mass warfare
of the twentieth century, Michael Howard illuminates the way in
which warfare has shaped the history of the Continent, its effect
on social and political institutions, and the ways in which
technological and social change have in turn shaped the way in
which wars are fought. This new edition includes a fully updated
further reading and a new final chapter bringing the story into the
twenty-first century, including the invasion of Iraq and the
so-called "War against Terror."
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