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Click here to kill everybody : security and survival in a hyper-connected world / by Schneier, Bruce,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Internet is powerful, but it is not safe. As "smart" devices proliferate the risks will get worse, unless we act now. From driverless cars to smart thermostats, from autonomous stock-trading systems to drones equipped with their own behavioral algorithms, the Internet now has direct effects on the physical world. While this computerized future, often called the Internet of Things, carries enormous potential, best-selling author Bruce Schneier argues that catastrophe awaits in its new vulnerabilities and dangers. Forget data theft: cutting-edge digital attackers can now literally crash your car, pacemaker, and home security system, as well as everyone else's. In Click Here to Kill Everybody, Schneier explores the risks and security implications of our new, hyper-connected era, and lays out common-sense policies that will allow us to enjoy the benefits of this omnipotent age without falling prey to the consequences of its insecurity. From principles for a more resilient Internet of Things to a recipe for sane government oversight, Schneier's vision is required reading for anyone invested in human flourishing"--
Subjects: Computer crimes.; Internet; Internet; Internet;

I was never here : my true Canadian spy story of coffees, code names and covert operations in the age of terrorism / by Kirsch, Andrew,author.;
With humour, honesty, and candour, Andrew Kirsch shares his on-the-ground experience of becoming a member of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): from his vetting and training, to his initial desk job as a policy analyst, to his rise up the ranks to leading covert special operations missions. Kirsch lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Kirsch, Andrew.; Canadian Security Intelligence Service.; Spies;

Blue collar ca$h : love your work, secure your future, and find happiness for life / by Rusk, Ken,author.;
A prescriptive guide to finding success and happiness without a college degree shares step-by-step recommendations for finding and enjoying the opportunities of blue-collar, high-skill trades.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship.; Blue collar workers;

Wexford Plaza [videorecording] / by Asselstine, Reid,actor.; Gamotin, Darrel,actor.; Melling, Francis,actor.; Wong, Joyce,screenwriter,film director.; levelFILM (Firm),film distributor.;
Reid Asselstine, Darrel Gamotin, Francis Melling.A quirky comedy about a lonely female security guard (Betty) who works at a rundown strip mall. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming bartender shows Betty kindness, leading to an unexpected moment of romance. Although Betty and her supposed new found love are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives to unravel.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Romantic comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Security guards; Shopping malls;
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The algebra of wealth : a simple formula for financial security / by Galloway, Scott,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-276) and index."A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor and co-host of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway. Today's workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of "retirement" is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today's economy. In characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains you what you need to know in order to better your chances for economic security no matter what. Bursting with practical, game-changing advice from one of the world's most popular business school professors, The Algebra of Wealth is the practical guidebook you need to win today's wealth game"--
Subjects: Finance, Personal.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.; Wealth;

Edge of betrayal / by Butcher, Shannon K.;
Subjects: Love stories.; Edge (Imaginary organization); Private security services; Soldiers of fortune; Brainwashing;

The fabulous friend machine / by Bland, Nick,1973-;
Popcorn, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks Farm, finds a forgotten smartphone in the farm, and is soon spending all day and all night exchanging messages with exciting new friends, and ignoring her old friends, the farm animals. When she invites her new friends to meet her at the farm, they are not quite what she expects, but the farm animals step in to save her from disaster.LSC
Subjects: Chickens; Smartphones; Smartphones; Domestic animals; Friendship;

Online investing for dummies / by Krantz, Matt,author.;
A hands-on, practical guide that shows you how to find an online broker, pick a winning strategy, and construct a successful portfolio.
Subjects: Investments; Electronic trading of securities.;

The age of insecurity : coming together as things fall apart / by Taylor, Astra,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn't working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on? In this urgent cultural diagnosis, author and activist Astra Taylor exposes how seemingly disparate crises--rising inequality and declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism--originate from a social order built on insecurity. From home ownership and education to the wellness industry and policing, many of the institutions and systems that promise to make us more secure actually undermine us. Mixing social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy, this genre-bending book rethinks both insecurity and security from the ground up. By facing our existential insecurity and embracing our vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can begin to develop more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to help us better weather the challenges ahead. The Age of Insecurity will transform how you understand yourself and society--while illuminating a path toward meaningful change."--
Subjects: Anxiety.; Civilization, Modern; Security (Psychology); Social psychology.; Uncertainty.;

After the sands : energy and ecological security for Canadians / by Laxer, Gordon,1944-author.;
A bold plan to address climate change and provide energy security for Canadians. Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy of deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. Canada has all the oil, gas, and coal needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro power resources give Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. Few countries have these options in adequate quantities. But, as Laxer argues, Canada will not get there until we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to the nation's own energy resources.Includes bibliographical references and index.1. "Let the Eastern bastards freeze in the dark" -- 2. Suddenly without oil -- 3. Without a parachute -- 4. NAFTA and proportionality: a Devil's bargain -- 5. Alberta: fossil-fuel belt or green powerhouse? -- 6. Resource nationalism everywhere but Canada -- 7. Pipelines or pipe dreams -- 8. Let goods Be homespun -- 9. How much is enough? a conserver society -- 10. Solutions: energy and ecological security for Canadians
Subjects: Energy security; Carbon dioxide mitigation; Power resources; Sustainable development;