Author: Michael Paterson
Publisher: Greenhill Books
ISBN: 1784383147
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Alongside the open conflict of World War II there were other, hidden wars - the wars of communication, in which success depended on a flow of concealed and closely guarded information.Smuggled written messages, secretly transmitted wireless signals, or months of eavesdropping on radio traffic meant operatives could discover in advance what the enemy intended to do. This information was passed on to those who commanded the armies, the fleets and the bomber formations, as well as to the other secret agents throughout the world who were desperately trying to infiltrate enemy lines. Vital information that turned the tide of battle in North African desert and on the Pacific Ocean proved to have been obtained by the time-consuming and unglamorous work of cryptanalysts who deciphered the enemy's coded messages, and coded those for the Allies.From the stuffy huts of Bletchley Park to the battles in the Mediterranean, the French and Dutch Resistance movements and the unkempt radio operatives in Burma, the rarely-seen, outstanding stories collected here reveal the true extent of the 'secret war'.The ongoing need for secrecy for decades after the war meant that the outstanding achievements of wartime cryptanalysts could not be properly recognised.With vivid first-hand accounts and illuminating historical research, VOICES OF THE CODEBREAKERS reveals and finally celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of these ordinary men and women.
Voices of the Codebreakers
Author: Michael Paterson
Publisher: Greenhill Books
ISBN: 1784383147
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Alongside the open conflict of World War II there were other, hidden wars - the wars of communication, in which success depended on a flow of concealed and closely guarded information.Smuggled written messages, secretly transmitted wireless signals, or months of eavesdropping on radio traffic meant operatives could discover in advance what the enemy intended to do. This information was passed on to those who commanded the armies, the fleets and the bomber formations, as well as to the other secret agents throughout the world who were desperately trying to infiltrate enemy lines. Vital information that turned the tide of battle in North African desert and on the Pacific Ocean proved to have been obtained by the time-consuming and unglamorous work of cryptanalysts who deciphered the enemy's coded messages, and coded those for the Allies.From the stuffy huts of Bletchley Park to the battles in the Mediterranean, the French and Dutch Resistance movements and the unkempt radio operatives in Burma, the rarely-seen, outstanding stories collected here reveal the true extent of the 'secret war'.The ongoing need for secrecy for decades after the war meant that the outstanding achievements of wartime cryptanalysts could not be properly recognised.With vivid first-hand accounts and illuminating historical research, VOICES OF THE CODEBREAKERS reveals and finally celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of these ordinary men and women.
Publisher: Greenhill Books
ISBN: 1784383147
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Alongside the open conflict of World War II there were other, hidden wars - the wars of communication, in which success depended on a flow of concealed and closely guarded information.Smuggled written messages, secretly transmitted wireless signals, or months of eavesdropping on radio traffic meant operatives could discover in advance what the enemy intended to do. This information was passed on to those who commanded the armies, the fleets and the bomber formations, as well as to the other secret agents throughout the world who were desperately trying to infiltrate enemy lines. Vital information that turned the tide of battle in North African desert and on the Pacific Ocean proved to have been obtained by the time-consuming and unglamorous work of cryptanalysts who deciphered the enemy's coded messages, and coded those for the Allies.From the stuffy huts of Bletchley Park to the battles in the Mediterranean, the French and Dutch Resistance movements and the unkempt radio operatives in Burma, the rarely-seen, outstanding stories collected here reveal the true extent of the 'secret war'.The ongoing need for secrecy for decades after the war meant that the outstanding achievements of wartime cryptanalysts could not be properly recognised.With vivid first-hand accounts and illuminating historical research, VOICES OF THE CODEBREAKERS reveals and finally celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of these ordinary men and women.
The Code Breakers Series
Author: Jacki Delecki
Publisher: Doe Bay Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0986326429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
The Code Breaker Series Box Set Books 1-3 Men and women from the class of privilege and rank risk their lives to defend England against the treacherous designs of Napoleon. They confront disaster, scandal, and passion as they pursue their code of honor and love. Book One: A CODE OF LOVE Threatened by French spies, assassins, and calculating suitors, can Lady Henrietta Harcourt trust the infamous rake, Lord Cordelier Rathbourne, with her carefully guarded family secrets? Book Two: A CHRISTMAS CODE Lady Gwyneth Beaumont has long awaited the opportunity to show Viscount James Ashworth that she is no longer the impetuous child who dogged his footsteps. Now a much sought-after debutante, she is determined to prove to the hard-headed rake that she is a grown woman and a worthy participant in both the spy game and the game of love. Book THREE: A CODE OF THE HEART When Miss Amelia Bonnington unwittingly stumbles upon a smuggling ring in the modiste shop of her good friend, it is up to Lord Derrick Brinsley to save her. Can the disreputable rake and undercover agent prevent the French from stealing the Royal Navy’s deadly weapon and find love with the only woman capable of redeeming him? *** The Code Breakers Series includes: A Code of Love A Christmas Code A Code of the Heart Keywords: romantic suspense, Regency romance, historical romance, thriller, mystery, military, espionage, spies, Napoleonic Wars
Publisher: Doe Bay Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0986326429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
The Code Breaker Series Box Set Books 1-3 Men and women from the class of privilege and rank risk their lives to defend England against the treacherous designs of Napoleon. They confront disaster, scandal, and passion as they pursue their code of honor and love. Book One: A CODE OF LOVE Threatened by French spies, assassins, and calculating suitors, can Lady Henrietta Harcourt trust the infamous rake, Lord Cordelier Rathbourne, with her carefully guarded family secrets? Book Two: A CHRISTMAS CODE Lady Gwyneth Beaumont has long awaited the opportunity to show Viscount James Ashworth that she is no longer the impetuous child who dogged his footsteps. Now a much sought-after debutante, she is determined to prove to the hard-headed rake that she is a grown woman and a worthy participant in both the spy game and the game of love. Book THREE: A CODE OF THE HEART When Miss Amelia Bonnington unwittingly stumbles upon a smuggling ring in the modiste shop of her good friend, it is up to Lord Derrick Brinsley to save her. Can the disreputable rake and undercover agent prevent the French from stealing the Royal Navy’s deadly weapon and find love with the only woman capable of redeeming him? *** The Code Breakers Series includes: A Code of Love A Christmas Code A Code of the Heart Keywords: romantic suspense, Regency romance, historical romance, thriller, mystery, military, espionage, spies, Napoleonic Wars
The Hidden History of Bletchley Park
Author: C. Smith
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137484934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This book is a 'hidden' history of Bletchley Park during the Second World War, which explores the agency from a social and gendered perspective. It examines themes such as: the experience of wartime staff members; the town in which the agency was situated; and the cultural influences on the wartime evolution of the agency.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137484934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This book is a 'hidden' history of Bletchley Park during the Second World War, which explores the agency from a social and gendered perspective. It examines themes such as: the experience of wartime staff members; the town in which the agency was situated; and the cultural influences on the wartime evolution of the agency.
Code Breakers
Author: Jillian Powell
Publisher: Badger Publishing
ISBN: 1784649473
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Brad, Conor and Scott are bored. That is, until they find the briefcase. When they discover a mobile number, it leads them from clue to clue to a cold, damp cave. But what is at the end of the trail? This hi-lo series contains intriguing and stimulating content for reluctant readers aged 12-14 with a lower reading age of 7.5-8. Aptly named Dark Flight, this set of ten short novels contain such chilling topics as soul-sucking monsters, a deadly burger bar, a girl with a stone cold stare, a ghost spaceship and a terrifying game that feels all too real. We hope that the gripping nature of these stories will allow readers - however reluctant - to achieve that sense of satisfaction and confidence that comes from finishing a book.
Publisher: Badger Publishing
ISBN: 1784649473
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Brad, Conor and Scott are bored. That is, until they find the briefcase. When they discover a mobile number, it leads them from clue to clue to a cold, damp cave. But what is at the end of the trail? This hi-lo series contains intriguing and stimulating content for reluctant readers aged 12-14 with a lower reading age of 7.5-8. Aptly named Dark Flight, this set of ten short novels contain such chilling topics as soul-sucking monsters, a deadly burger bar, a girl with a stone cold stare, a ghost spaceship and a terrifying game that feels all too real. We hope that the gripping nature of these stories will allow readers - however reluctant - to achieve that sense of satisfaction and confidence that comes from finishing a book.
Everyday Cryptography
Author: Keith M. Martin
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191625884
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, payment cards, and wireless local area networks. Focusing on the fundamental principles that ground modern cryptography as they arise in modern applications, it avoids both an over-reliance on transient current technologies and over-whelming theoretical research. Everyday Cryptography is a self-contained and widely accessible introductory text. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematical techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms, though a short appendix is included for those looking for a deeper appreciation of some of the concepts involved. By the end of this book, the reader will not only be able to understand the practical issues concerned with the deployment of cryptographic mechanisms, including the management of cryptographic keys, but will also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and increasingly important area of technology.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191625884
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, payment cards, and wireless local area networks. Focusing on the fundamental principles that ground modern cryptography as they arise in modern applications, it avoids both an over-reliance on transient current technologies and over-whelming theoretical research. Everyday Cryptography is a self-contained and widely accessible introductory text. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematical techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms, though a short appendix is included for those looking for a deeper appreciation of some of the concepts involved. By the end of this book, the reader will not only be able to understand the practical issues concerned with the deployment of cryptographic mechanisms, including the management of cryptographic keys, but will also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and increasingly important area of technology.
Everyday Cryptography
Author: Keith Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191092061
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for everyday technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, payment cards, Tor, and Bitcoin. This book is intended to be introductory, self-contained, and widely accessible. It is suitable as a first read on cryptography. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematics techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms. Instead our focus will be on what a normal user or practitioner of information security needs to know about cryptography in order to understand the design and use of everyday cryptographic applications. By focusing on the fundamental principles of modern cryptography rather than the technical details of current cryptographic technology, the main part this book is relatively timeless, and illustrates the application of these principles by considering a number of contemporary applications of cryptography. Following the revelations of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the book considers the wider societal impact of use of cryptography and strategies for addressing this. A reader of this book will not only be able to understand the everyday use of cryptography, but also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and crucially important area of technology.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191092061
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for everyday technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, payment cards, Tor, and Bitcoin. This book is intended to be introductory, self-contained, and widely accessible. It is suitable as a first read on cryptography. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematics techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms. Instead our focus will be on what a normal user or practitioner of information security needs to know about cryptography in order to understand the design and use of everyday cryptographic applications. By focusing on the fundamental principles of modern cryptography rather than the technical details of current cryptographic technology, the main part this book is relatively timeless, and illustrates the application of these principles by considering a number of contemporary applications of cryptography. Following the revelations of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the book considers the wider societal impact of use of cryptography and strategies for addressing this. A reader of this book will not only be able to understand the everyday use of cryptography, but also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and crucially important area of technology.
Decoding Organization
Author: Christopher Grey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107378087
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
How was Bletchley Park made as an organization? How was signals intelligence constructed as a field? What was Bletchley Park's culture and how was its work co-ordinated? Bletchley Park was not just the home of geniuses such as Alan Turing, it was also the workplace of thousands of other people, mostly women, and their organization was a key component in the cracking of Enigma. Challenging many popular perceptions, this book examines the hitherto unexamined complexities of how 10,000 people were brought together in complete secrecy during World War II to work on ciphers. Unlike most organizational studies, this book decodes, rather than encodes, the processes of organization and examines the structures, cultures and the work itself of Bletchley Park using archive and oral history sources. Organization theorists, intelligence historians and general readers alike will find in this book a challenge to their preconceptions of both Bletchley Park and organizational analysis.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107378087
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
How was Bletchley Park made as an organization? How was signals intelligence constructed as a field? What was Bletchley Park's culture and how was its work co-ordinated? Bletchley Park was not just the home of geniuses such as Alan Turing, it was also the workplace of thousands of other people, mostly women, and their organization was a key component in the cracking of Enigma. Challenging many popular perceptions, this book examines the hitherto unexamined complexities of how 10,000 people were brought together in complete secrecy during World War II to work on ciphers. Unlike most organizational studies, this book decodes, rather than encodes, the processes of organization and examines the structures, cultures and the work itself of Bletchley Park using archive and oral history sources. Organization theorists, intelligence historians and general readers alike will find in this book a challenge to their preconceptions of both Bletchley Park and organizational analysis.
Code Breakers
Author: Clara J. Sinclair
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456653504
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Extraordinary Women Who Revolutionized Technology Embark on an exhilarating journey through the untold stories of the fierce female trailblazers who paved the way in the digital world. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" unveils the riveting lives and groundbreaking achievements of the icons in technology who defied odds and shattered stereotypes. From the inception of programming to the forefront of artificial intelligence, these visionary women have left indelible marks on the tech industry, and their contributions are vividly brought to life in this compelling book. Delve into the awe-inspiring legacy of Ada Lovelace, the world's first programmer, and Grace Hopper, the revered Queen of Code. Discover the untold heroics of the ENIAC Six and the inspiring journey of Evelyn Boyd Granville, who breached racial and gender barriers in the early digital age. Learn how Mary Allen Wilkes revolutionized user experience and how Frances Allen pioneered essential compiler technologies that underlie modern computing. This enriching narrative highlights the inspiring stories of Joan Clarke, the codebreaker at Bletchley Park, and Margaret Hamilton, whose software sent Apollo to the moon. Journey through the era of hardware innovation with Lynn Conway and the age of internet foundations with Radia Perlman. The book doesn't stop at historical achievements but brings you into the contemporary world with influential minds like Fei-Fei Li in AI and Kimberly Bryant, championing inclusion in tech education. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" is more than a tribute; it's a testament to the power of diversity, innovation, and resilience. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, history buffs, and aspiring coders, this book will leave you inspired to break your own barriers and shape the future.
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456653504
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Extraordinary Women Who Revolutionized Technology Embark on an exhilarating journey through the untold stories of the fierce female trailblazers who paved the way in the digital world. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" unveils the riveting lives and groundbreaking achievements of the icons in technology who defied odds and shattered stereotypes. From the inception of programming to the forefront of artificial intelligence, these visionary women have left indelible marks on the tech industry, and their contributions are vividly brought to life in this compelling book. Delve into the awe-inspiring legacy of Ada Lovelace, the world's first programmer, and Grace Hopper, the revered Queen of Code. Discover the untold heroics of the ENIAC Six and the inspiring journey of Evelyn Boyd Granville, who breached racial and gender barriers in the early digital age. Learn how Mary Allen Wilkes revolutionized user experience and how Frances Allen pioneered essential compiler technologies that underlie modern computing. This enriching narrative highlights the inspiring stories of Joan Clarke, the codebreaker at Bletchley Park, and Margaret Hamilton, whose software sent Apollo to the moon. Journey through the era of hardware innovation with Lynn Conway and the age of internet foundations with Radia Perlman. The book doesn't stop at historical achievements but brings you into the contemporary world with influential minds like Fei-Fei Li in AI and Kimberly Bryant, championing inclusion in tech education. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" is more than a tribute; it's a testament to the power of diversity, innovation, and resilience. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, history buffs, and aspiring coders, this book will leave you inspired to break your own barriers and shape the future.
Politics of the Pantry
Author: Emily E. LB. Twarog
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190685611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The history of women's political involvement has focused heavily on electoral politics, but throughout the twentieth century women engaged in grassroots activism when they found it increasingly challenging to feed their families and balance their household ledgers. Politics of the Pantry examines how working- and middle-class American housewives used their identity as housewives to protest the high cost of food. In doing so, housewives' relationships with the state evolved over the course of the century. Shifting the focus away from the workplace as a site of protest, Emily E. LB. Twarog looks to the homefront as a starting point for protest in the public sphere. With a focus on food consumption rather than production, Twarog looks closely at the ways food--specifically meat--was used by women as a political tool. Engaging in domestic politics, housewives both challenged and embraced the social and economic order as they sought to craft a unique political voice and build a consumer movement focused on the home. The book examines key moments when women used consumer actions to embrace their socially ascribed roles as housewives to demand economic stability for their families and communities. These include the Depression-era meat boycott of 1935, the consumer coalitions of the New Deal, and the wave of consumer protests between 1966 and 1973. Twarog introduces numerous labor and consumer activists and their organizations in both urban and suburban areas--Detroit, greater Chicago, Long Island, and Los Angeles.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190685611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The history of women's political involvement has focused heavily on electoral politics, but throughout the twentieth century women engaged in grassroots activism when they found it increasingly challenging to feed their families and balance their household ledgers. Politics of the Pantry examines how working- and middle-class American housewives used their identity as housewives to protest the high cost of food. In doing so, housewives' relationships with the state evolved over the course of the century. Shifting the focus away from the workplace as a site of protest, Emily E. LB. Twarog looks to the homefront as a starting point for protest in the public sphere. With a focus on food consumption rather than production, Twarog looks closely at the ways food--specifically meat--was used by women as a political tool. Engaging in domestic politics, housewives both challenged and embraced the social and economic order as they sought to craft a unique political voice and build a consumer movement focused on the home. The book examines key moments when women used consumer actions to embrace their socially ascribed roles as housewives to demand economic stability for their families and communities. These include the Depression-era meat boycott of 1935, the consumer coalitions of the New Deal, and the wave of consumer protests between 1966 and 1973. Twarog introduces numerous labor and consumer activists and their organizations in both urban and suburban areas--Detroit, greater Chicago, Long Island, and Los Angeles.
The Codebreaker Girls
Author: Ellie Curzon
Publisher: Orion Dash
ISBN: 1398702943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
'Saga lovers will really enjoy this book and i look forward to more' NetGalley reviewer 'What a fantastic read. This book pulled me in from the get go, so naturally was finished in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer 1944. Rosie Sinclair is full of pride to be doing her bit for the war effort as a driver at Cottisbourne Park - the secret heart of Britain's fight against Germany, where a team of brilliant and eccentric codebreakers are battling to save the country. But when she's given a new mission to drive Major-General 'Bluff' Kingsley-Flynn down to Cottisbourne, Rosie finds herself on the frontline of a new battle - to uncover a possible spy at the Park who is jeopardising their vital work, and to resist her own growing attraction to the dashing Bluff himself... As the threat to her fellow codebreaker girls grows ever stronger, Rosie realises her country needs her more than ever. Can she save the day without losing her heart? A heartwarming, funny and utterly charming World War II saga, perfect for fans of Kate Hewitt, Jenny Holmes and Annie Murray.
Publisher: Orion Dash
ISBN: 1398702943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
'Saga lovers will really enjoy this book and i look forward to more' NetGalley reviewer 'What a fantastic read. This book pulled me in from the get go, so naturally was finished in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer 1944. Rosie Sinclair is full of pride to be doing her bit for the war effort as a driver at Cottisbourne Park - the secret heart of Britain's fight against Germany, where a team of brilliant and eccentric codebreakers are battling to save the country. But when she's given a new mission to drive Major-General 'Bluff' Kingsley-Flynn down to Cottisbourne, Rosie finds herself on the frontline of a new battle - to uncover a possible spy at the Park who is jeopardising their vital work, and to resist her own growing attraction to the dashing Bluff himself... As the threat to her fellow codebreaker girls grows ever stronger, Rosie realises her country needs her more than ever. Can she save the day without losing her heart? A heartwarming, funny and utterly charming World War II saga, perfect for fans of Kate Hewitt, Jenny Holmes and Annie Murray.