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Author : Sarah Ruhl
Number of Pages : 96
Publisher : Theatre Communications Group
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Product Description "Satire is her oxygen. . . . In her new oddball comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave."-The Washington Post "Ruhl's zany probe of the razor-thin line between life and death delivers a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in."-Variety "Sarah Ruhl is deliriously imaginative and fearless in her choice of subject matter. She is an original."-Molly Smith, artistic director, Arena Stage An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man-with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man's Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Grant and Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play The Clean House. A work about how we memorialize the dead-and how that remembering changes us-it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Sarah Ruhl's plays have been produced at theaters around the country, including Lincoln Center Theater, the Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, South Coast Repertory, Yale Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, among others, and internationally. She is the recipient of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (for The Clean House, 2004), the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, and the Whiting Writers' Award. The Clean House was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2005. She is a member of 13P and New Dramatists. Customer reviews elegant and eloquent by .. V. Reed ()
Be sure to see any production of "Dead Man's Cell Phone" in your area - it will undoubtedly be produced widely as it is elegant and eloquent. Unlike many plays, it is also a great READ. Sarah Ruhl is amazing.
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Author : Heather Horst
Number of Pages : 224
Release Date : 2006-10-31
Publisher : Berg Publishers
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Product Description The book traces the impact of the cell phone from personal issues of loneliness and depression to the global concerns of the modern economy and the trans-national family. As the technology of social networking, the cell phone has become central to establishing and maintaining relationships in areas from religion to love. The Cell Phone presents the first detailed ethnography of the impact of this new technology through the exploration of the cell phone's role in everyday lives.
Customer reviews Important ethnographic study of cell phones by .. C. Taylor (Melbourne, VIC, Australia)
In a global environment where mobile technologies are making impressive and influential in-roads into many societis and cultures, this ethnographically based study of the impact of cell phones on low-income populations in Jamaica is a valuable piece of scholarship. Based on two-years of ethnographic study in a rural and urban area of Jamaica, Horst and Miller's effort to construct an 'anthropology of communication' is accessible, yet strongly grounded in theory. Through avoiding technological and socially deterministic approaches and carefully examining the contradictions inherent in the deployment of cell phones throughout poorer sections of Jamaican society, the advantages and difficulties of this new technology are presented clearly, wreathed in the complications of everyday Jamaican life. The use of extensive ethnographic data (impressive in its scope) presented as short case studies, provide a clear sense of realism for the contextualisation of their examination of communication as an anthropological experience, with impacts for economics and policy. In examining the Jamaican experience specifically, this work may be limited in its use in other contexts, but still provides an important model for researchers in similar areas. Grounded in the reality of everyday Jamaican life, "The Cell Phone" succeeds as "...a study of the changes that document and demonstrate what a cell phone can turn into in the hands of a Jamaican, and what a Jamaican can become when they have their hands on a cell phone."(181)
An important piece of scholarship for anyone interested in the impact of technologies on people, cultures and societies.
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Author : George Carlo
Number of Pages : 320
Publisher : Basic Books
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Product Description Essential reading for the 100 million Americans currently using wireless phones, this thoroughly researched and documented cautionary work stands alongside of such classics as Silent Spring and The Coming Plague. With news reports proliferating of the possible connection between brain tumors and cell phone use, Dr. George Carlo was hired by the cell phone industry in 1993 to study the safety of its product. In 1999 funds for Dr. Carlo's research were not renewed, and the industry sought to discredit him. Undeterred, Carlo now brings his case to the public with a powerful assessment of the dangers posed by the microwave radiation from cell phone antennas—disruption of the functioning of pacemakers, penetration of the developing skulls of children, compromise to the blood-brain barrier, and, most startlingly, genetic damage that is a known diagnostic marker for cancer—as well as a presentation of safeguards that consumers can implement right now to protect their health. ".…the authors raise serious questions about the integrity of the cell phone industry and the FDA."—San Francisco Chronicle "Extraordinarily informative...[a] captivating story…."—Publishers Weekly Customer reviews Not the best book on the subject - disappointed. by .. cemtailz (Kutztown, PA USA)
I am an avid anti-ELFer, and I was disappointed with this book, having read "Cell Towers: Wireless Convenience? or Environmental Hazard" by B. Blake Levitt first. I'm the type of person who wants the facts, the science, the politics, and not a whole lot mixed in - and I want to believe the researcher is honest and always has been.
What Carlo gives in this book is more of a novel, and a poorly written and confusing one at that. The author italicizes entire pages for emphasis, which leaves the reader straining his/her eyes for much of the book. Perhaps if he'd have written it in first person - since it was about him - it would have been a better book, and I could have overlooked that.
Add to this numerous grammatical errors - something I think an author who was not in a rush to get a book published quickly (to save face) would have hired a competent editor for - and I lost some respect.
Google "An Interview with Louis Slesin" to learn more about why I'm disappointed in this author/researcher. I'm not saying the book lacks accuracy. What I am saying is that it appears this researcher was trying to portray himself as a martyr, when, in fact, he may not have been as honest at the get-go of his research as he implies. I'm not sure what changed that, but I truly hope this author is sorry.
And if you've googled "An Interview With Louis Slesin", he, too, is disappointed in this researcher's refusal to disclose where the $25,000,000 that once was there for this critical research was spent on. Now the money is gone, and we are no closer to an answer.
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I pray this researcher is truly sorry. I really do. I wanted to give him only 3 stars, but I'll give him 4 with that in mind. Levitt's book is a better choice.
Not very scientific, but very profiteering  by .. Frank ()
I can't say it better than Michael Fumento, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. who in his recent column "Is the cell phone scare finally over?", dated Jan 26, 2006 said:
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Dr. George Carlo, then an epidemiologist working at the George Washington University School of Medicine, administered a $28 million research project funded from 1993 to 2001, via a blind trust established by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA).
As the project wound down, Carlo pre-empted a study that later appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. He claimed it showed a tripling of the risk of a brain cancer called neurocytoma among cell-phone users.
Yet the study had no such conclusion. "Regardless of how frequently the phones were used per month or how many years that the phones were used, there wasn't any relationship with the developments of brain cancer," its chief author told PBS.
Carlo insisted he had no reason to fudge anything, since he wouldn't be "re-upping" for the project. He didn't mention his forthcoming book, Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age. Sigh.
And that's the sordid cell phone story. It's time for it to end. After all, there's so much more scary pseudoscience in need of media attention.
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In my opinion your hard earned money would be better spent elsewhere.
Well-written book if you don't agree with the subject by .. Andrew Mennen (Australia)
Because of the growing use of cell phones throughout the world, research into health hazards of mobile phones has intensified. The authors need to applauded for taking on a topic that is highly debateable, not to mention controversial. The book is well presented, but presents its case only on one aspect of the controversy.
As the author of "It's Your Call: The Complete Guide to Mobile Phones", I have a different take on the subject. There have been many studies on the effect of radio waves on mobile phone users. Not one has produced a repeatable, identifiable risk. So far the only established fact is slight heating. In fact, going for a walk will warm your head more than talking on a mobile.
Andrew Mennen
Author, It's Your Call: The Complete Guide to Mobile Phones
http://www.relianz.com.au
No References What So Ever  by .. Khaazra Maaranu (Florida)
I was not satisfied at all with this book. As a matter of fact, I could not finish it. When dealing with areas of science, references are important. This author may have good information, yet without references it is hard to discern because there aren't any for 99.9% of the material in this book. It is hearsay or religion or more like a novel. If you are looking for information that can be researched or confirmed, this is not the book. Great artistic book cover, yet no hard evidence on the inside. It is true, 'you can't judge a book by its cover'. The title of the book gives a clue to the references in it, 'invisible'.
Can you hear me now? by .. Adam F. Jewell (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
Cell phones have become an integral part of American (and increasingly the world) society. They are ubiquitous in the business world and day-to-day life activities. The authors discuss in detail the risks associated with cell phones, particularly those of the digital variety. They tell the all to common tale of industry PR "spin" vs. public safety and common sense. While it may not be correct to state that cell phones cause brain cancer, the preliminary indications and not heart warming. Thus far clinical studies have shown: 1) Cell phone radiation penetrates deep into the developing brains of children. 2) Cell phone radiation results in chromosomal damage to blood exposed to wireless phone radio waves. There is a link between chromosome damage and brain cancer. 3) Cell phone radiation breaks down the blood brain barrier. Think of the blood brain barrier as an immune system for the brain. As it breaks down, other environmental toxins more easily enter the brain and cause damage. 4) A number of studies showed a statistically significant correlation between brain cancer deaths and cell phone use. 5) Cell phone radiation can cause pacemakers to malfunction is they (pacemakers) are not properly insulated from cell phones that are within 6 inches of the pacemaker. The above are based on elaborate human, animal, and laboratory experiments that examine the effects of cell phone radiation. The experiments in the book focus primarily on cell phone use - when the phone is near the head. If cell phone radiation is able to penetrate the human skull, the effects may be even more dramatic on soft tissue such as reproductive organs that may be continuously exposed to radiation by a phone carried in a pants pocket. Based on the scientific evidence in the book you should avoid using a cell phone or being around one to be perfectly safe. Since that is not likely, the following precautions can be taken: 1) Despite the aggressive marketing practices of the industry towards children, keep cell phones out of the hands of your kids, they are particularly susceptible to the radiation generated by cell phones. 2) Use a hands free model and keep the phone away from your body. 3) If you put the phone up to your ear, point the antenna away from you. 4) If you have one of those cool little phones with a built in antenna, the whole phone is an antenna and you are getting a heavier dose of radiation. GET A HEADSET OR A DIFFERENT PHONE. 5) A cell phone has to pump out more radiation when the signal strength is low, try not to use the phone unless the signal strength is near 100%. Initial studies show a clear link between cell phone radiation (especially associated with digital phones) and adverse health effects. In the next 10 to 20 years the effects will become apparent with the general public serving as the test subjects. Tread carefully on those wireless stocks over the long term, and take precautions today so you don't become a statistic. Many thanks to Dr. Carlo and Martin Schram for timely well written book packed with critical info for all wireless customers.
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Author : Shashi Tharoor
Number of Pages : 498
Publisher : Arcade Publishing
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Product Description Interest in India has never been greater. Here Shashi Tharoor, one of the subcontinentÕs most respected writers and diplomats, offers precious insights into this complex, multifaceted land, which despite its dazzling diversity of languages, customs, and cultures remainsÑmore than 60 years after its foundingÑthe worldÕs largest democracy. He describes the vast changes that have transformed this once sleeping giant into a world leader in science and technology, a nation once poverty-stricken that now boasts a middle class of over 300 million peopleÑas large as the entire population of the United States! Artfully combining hard facts and statistics with opinion and observation, Tharoor discusses the strengths and weaknesses of his rapidly evolving homeland in five areasÑpolitics, economics, culture, society, and sportsÑand takes a fresh look at the worldÕs second most populous country. Customer reviews A excellent book about India by an Indian not just for Indians by .. Anonymous ()
Shashi Tharoor has presented an objective analyses of India by discussing its strengths and weaknesses in a wonderfully endearing manner, that makes this book a great read.
I especially liked the preface where he summarizes the world-view about India as a lumbering elephant that lorded over the jungle in the distant past, but is now superseded by tigers and other animals that were quicker to change.
The preface concludes with an observation that the rest of the jungle now sees the elephant growing stripes and acquiring a spring in its steps.
Only time (or his next book) will tell us whether the transformation of the elephant into the tiger is here to stay or not.
I, for one, am itching to know!!!
Mandatory reading if you want to understand India by .. Vijay K. Gurbani (Lisle, IL United States)
The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone, The: The Emerging 21st-
Century Power, Shashi Tharoor - We Indians are often so starved for some
metric -- any metric, really -- of validation that we blindly embrace
Indians of all stripes residing outside India. What else could explain
our head-long rush to claim Bobby Jindal as one of our own while
demonstrating obvious restraint for Mr. Shashi Tharoor? (For those
readers who may not know Mr. Jindal, he is the Indian-American
governor of the US state of Louisiana.) Unarguably, and just as
unfortunately, present the names of Mr. Jindal and Mr. Tharoor to any
Indian in the US and the chances are better than even that they have
pride in Mr. Jindal while drawing blanks when Mr. Tharoor's name is
mentioned. This is an egregious sin, for Mr. Tharoor revels in being an
Indian as much as Mr. Jindal repudiates it. This revelry in all things
Indian is evident in Mr. Tharoor's latest book.
He staunchly believes and defends the Indian notion of secularism, which
he maintains is not the absence of any religion, but the proliferation
of many religions, all equally protected under the constitution (a point
he makes in other books as well, most notably in India: from midnight
to the millennium). Going further, he makes the point that where
else can you find a political landscape so diverse that in the 2004
Indian elections, a Sikh (Manmohan Singh), representing a Congress party
headed by a Catholic (Sonia Gandhi), was sworn in as prime minister by
a Muslim president (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam)! It is certainly hard to argue
against that now, isn't it?
The book is great reading. Besides the weighty issues of politics,
religion, constitution, and culture, Mr. Tharoor also makes detours to
cover the light-hearted issues of ever-changing city names in India
(Bombay becomes Mumbai, etc.), and the desire to add extra consonants
and vowels in soap operas because the producers believe that this extra
letter will certainly and undoubtedly lend an air of success to the
endeavor! Oh, did I mention the fascination that Indians have with
cricket?
Any student of modern India -- be it in the political arena or cultural
one -- can ill afford to eschew the ruminations of Mr. Tharoor. My
advice: if you are Indian and really want to be proud of it, read Mr.
Tharoor and leave Mr. Jindal to his devices.
Pleasant Patriotism by .. Prithvi Karthikeyan ()
I adore Tharoor's erudite and amusing writing. This book feels like home with its loving description of all that matters - cricket, family, community, cinema, history, religion and politics - in that order. The author's pet theme is the ostensibly unwieldy yet absurdly functional pluralism fed by a range of coalition memberships - geographies, cricket solidarities and common political antipathies.
I love that Tharoor describes his India as an individual experience rather than an objective concept. Tharoor subtly endorses the thumping progressive new Indians with his metaphor of an elephant who became a tiger - suggesting provocatively that the vulgarly ostentatious 'five star culture' is more authentic than the discreet opulence of the club culture. However, his intense nostalgia quite clear in the subtext of every syllable - the longing for the old names Madras and Bombay, the self-conscious diginity of Nehruvian democracy and the portrayal of St. Stephens as a modern Nalanda of sorts!
Yet, there is nothing fatalistic or too precious about Tharoor - he denounces superstition and horsocopes and doesn't mind writing that as a man he'd like to see women in elegant saris. It's the sort of nice nationalism that warms one without being too jarring or jingoistic.
Excellent book on Modern Day India by .. Indian Literature Fan (MN,USA)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Shashi Tharur's well-rounded analysis of various issues in Modern India. A must-read for non-resident as well as resident Indians !!!
A great book for non Indians too by .. Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
I wanted to know a bit more about Indian culture and Indian history and I love this book. It's so well written. You must have some basic knolwedge of Indian history to understand it though. If you don't know who Nehru was and what the "partition" was you need to read some books before this one.
The book helped me to discover many facets of the Indian culture and society: the importance of secularism (and the current threats), the basic tenets of hinduism, the difference between north and south, the passion for cricket, the odd habit of changing cities' names, the use of the sari (or the lack of use), etc.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in knowing more about India.
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Author : Jack McCullough
Number of Pages : 408
Publisher : Wiley
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Product Description Do more than you ever thought possible with wireless technology! Packed with insider tips, tricks, timesavers, and workarounds, this unique guide shows you step by step how to make the most of today’s most popular wireless networks and mobile wireless devices. From planning and setting up a wireless network, to using a media hub to enjoy your music and photo collections, to designing and downloading your own logo screens and graphics, this book delivers all the secrets you need to get more done in less time, save money, and become a wireless-savvy user! The Insider’s Guide to: - Demystifying wireless and mobile technologies (see Chapters 1 & 2)
- Planning, connecting, and extending the capabilities of your wireless network (see Chapters 3—6)
- Choosing the right mobile device and service (see Chapter 7)
- Staying connected on the road so you don’t miss a beat (see Chapter 8)
- Working with mobile e-mail and messaging (see Chapter 9)
- Getting the most out of your PDA (see Chapter 10)
- Using your mobile device to find and download screen savers, games, and cool ring tones (see Chapter 11)
- Controlling your home remotely--from wireless lighting to wireless babysitter cams (see Chapter 12)
- Easy steps to securing your wireless and mobile networks from hackers (see Chapters 15 & 16)
Customer reviews Wireless Secrets Revealed! by .. William J. Blesener (Houston, TX)
This 379 page book, is filled with informative information from bandwith thru WiFi networks! It includes info on firewalls, secrets and hacking.
It is a must for your book shelf! wb
Worthless information that almost anyone knows. by .. Robert Townsend (Los Angeles, CA)
I wasted my money on this piece of trash that I could have written myself from a little time on Google. It tells you only the most obvious things that one just learns along the way. I am NOT a techie...I'm an old country lawyer, so don't think that I am coming from the perspective that I am a computer expert...I am not. Just find something else to help you out in this area!! It's a "rip off"!
A good read  by .. Clorman Borno (Serving Overseas)
Not a bad beginner's guide. Some technology is a little dated, but useful.
Hackers start here by .. ()
No, seriously. I laughed I cried,.. I began to seroiously understand the relationship between man and wi-fi. I could be writing this review from a the moon but for the lack of a large enough parabolic dish. As God as my witness I'll never snake cat. 5 through an attic again!!
Helpful and informative for newbies and non-techies by .. ()
This book covers a lot of subject matter, some of it in more depth some of it in less. The information is helpful and the author does a good job presenting the information at a level the average person can understand (no computer degree required). I found my self saying "Aha!" more than once, there are a lot of useful facts, and some interesting insight. It helped me identify some problems with my network, (because of how I mounted my access point on the wall... problem solved) and even gave me some bargaining points when I went shopping for a new cell phone (just say no to activation fees!). in all, this was an easy read with information that I was actually able to apply in real life, just for that I give it five stars.
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Author : P J Stetz
Edition : 2
Number of Pages : 436
Publisher : FindTech Ltd
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Product Description Cellular phones have gone from a "gee whiz" curiosity to an indispensable communications link for more than 224 million U.S. subscribers. Despite cell phones' enormous popularity, it has been difficult to get reliable, objective information on which to base purchases and maximize performance. This bestseller is the bible of the exploding wireless telephone industry. It provides a solid understanding of wireless technologies so you can make an informed purchase decision the next time you buy wireless equipment or services. Learn everything you need to know about cell phones and get an insider's view of how the industry works and where it's headed. Customer reviews Outdated--unfortunately, there aren't any alternatives! by .. Willy Weasel (Stevens Point, WI USA)
By the time you read this, Amazon may have corrected the listing, but when I bought this book it was listed as having been published in 2006. Actually it's from 2002. I'm sure it was a good book then, but there have been a lot of changes in this field since then. However, this may be the best book available--astonishingly, there don't seem to be any other books on this topic.
An useful book on cell phones by .. Andrew Mennen (Australia)
One of the good books in the market about cell phones. As the title indicates, the book is targeted to the average user. It has some useful tips on understanding cell phone services in the North American market. A good understanding of the American market is important even for people in other countries. How many times I've been asked by folks in Australia and UK about global roaming, multiband, and multimode phones.
Excellent guide for newcomers by .. Alejandro Berganza (El Salvador. Central America)
When I started a new job as a salesman for a software company offering solutions for the wireless communications market I bought this book. The result: in a few days I caught up with my colleagues and was able to very properly conduct myself in sales calls. I am buying a third volume, because the first 2 I gave to my customers. The last one, to a friend of mine who became IT Manager of a large communications company. He keeps it permanently on his credenza and it is his most frequently checked reference. If I could give Ms. Stetz more than five stars, I would.
why do you want this book ??? by .. SAAD MOH. ALDOSARI (Jeddah Saudi Arabia)
Enjoying this book depends on why do you want to buy it ??? .. if you are looking for general engineering information .. this book is not what you are looking for .. although it have some general information .. I think it's not sufficient .. but if you are just interested in knowing your mobile phone better and know some very basic concepts about the mobile phone networks.. you will enjoy this book ..
I did enjoy reading some of the chapters .. it's easy to read book .. but people who do not know any thing about communication will find a little bit difficulty in understanding some concepts ....
It's all your choice .. !!??
Technology made simple and fun by .. Linda Zarate (Azusa, CA United States)
Although you don't need to know how your cell phone works any more than you need to know how an internal combustion engine works in order to drive a car, it does help when it comes time to select a phone and service. This book will give you essential information for selecting the phone and service plan that's right for you. It does so in clear language, explaining technical details in a way that is not only understandable, but is actually fun to read. The author has a thorough knowledge of the industry and a gift for writing. That alone makes this book invaluable. I appreciated the way that phone features and accessories were clearly explained. More importantly, I like the way Ms. Stetz navigates you through the confusing maze of service plans and options, which cuts through the confusion and makes you a more informed consumer. This is especially important when it comes to selecting a provided based on their technology. While the average consumer may thing that terms like GSM, TDMA and CDMA are not important, I can assure you from personal experience that they are. It also is important to know whether or not the provider you're considering has an all digital network or also has a mix of the older cellular technologies and digital because the ones with the old and new are less likely to impost roaming charges if you are in an area where digital service is unavailable and you have a phone that will switch modes. The providers that have only the newer digital technology will likely impose roaming charges if you go off their network, despite the advertising claims of for "anywhere" and "one rate". Armed with the information in this book you'll understand the fine print and can make informed decisions when selecting a provider (of understanding the costs of switching to a new provider). If you're the type of person who is curious about how things work, then you're in for a treat because the book digs into details. Like the parts about phones, features and options, and service plans, the book sorts out the complexities and clearly explains them. You need not have a technical background (or even a technical mindset) to understand the book. I personally enjoyed learning about how the networks operate and what happens behind the scenes.
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Author : Jarice Hanson
Number of Pages : 176
Publisher : Praeger Publishers
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Product Description Just as the automobile radically changed people's lives at the beginning of the 20th century, so too has the revolution in online services (including blogging, podcasting, videogaming, shopping, and social networking) and cell-phone use changed our lives at the turn of the 21st century. In addition, many other services, activities, and devices--including the Palm Pilot, the BlackBerry, the iPod, digital cameras, and cell cameras--have been made possible by the combination of these two technologies. Whereas the automobile allowed people for the first time to work in cities and live comfortably in the suburbs, extending the long commute beyond the limits previously circumscribed by public transportation, the Internet and cell phone allow us to interact with others from around the world--or a few hundred miles--from where we work or live, giving rise to the telecommuting phenomenon and allowing us to stay in touch with friends and families in the new virtual environment. As Hanson demonstrates in her new book, these technologies enable us to work and play 24/7, anytime, anywhere. What does this mean for us as individuals and for society as a whole? What are the social implications of this technological revolution that we have witnessed in the short span of about 20 years? Do people of different generations use these technologies in the same ways, or do they adopt them to support their communication habits formed at different times of their lives? How does the illusion of control provided by these technologies affect the way we think about what is meaningful in our lives? Hanson examines the wide-ranging impact of this change. How do individuals posting their viewpoints on the Internet affect democracy? Is it possible to ever completely prevent identity theft over the Internet? How permanent is information stored on the Internet or on a hard drive? Do cell phones change the way people think about privacy or the way they communicate with others? Does email? Do videogames teach new social principles? Do cell phones and the Internet change traditional communication behaviors and attitudes? Hanson discusses these crucial issues and explores to what extent individuals do have control, and she assesses how social and governmental services are responding to (or running from) the problems posed by these new technologies. Related Search : work play , internet change , 24 7  |
Author : Daniel V. Hoffman
Number of Pages : 312
Publisher : Wiley
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Product Description Today, it is almost impossible to do business without a cell phone and a BlackBerry or PDA. These devices are the lifeline for companies large and small—and nobody knows this better than a hacker. Traditionally, security for mobile devices has held a low priority. Now, a certified ethical hacker explains in this book why this must change and how to change it. Packed with sobering examples of actual attacks, this unique resource shows you how to mount your counterattack. Customer reviews It's not just for BlackBerry's anymore! :) by .. T. Stirman (Austin, TX USA)
Personally, I skipped over the entire BlackBerry section (I'll read it later) and went straight to the the PDA section. My reasoning for this is that I do not, currently, support any BlackBerry users. I do support a lot of Palm users and have a Windows Mobile PDA, myself. There is a surprising amount of detail to be had on a subject that is not getting the light it needs, but I feel there could be a little more. Perhaps I am greedy in that respect, though. Excellent book. I hope to see more like it.
Really Good Book by .. Chris Kuhl (USA)
This book is a very interesting, quick and easy read. It not only talks about the issues of deploying a blackberry environment inside your organization, but also addresses smartphones, and other pda's.
The only issue I really have with this book, is the author presents ideas on how to "more" securly deploy a BES server in ways that either aren't supported by Blackberry (place your entire BES server in the DMZ) or "according to Blackberry" don't by you any type of security "Deploy the BES router function only in the DMZ).
I would use this book as a great starting point, but also do your research before you start declaring the sky is falling for your organization.
Great book on BlackBerry and Mobile Device Security by .. Chris Gates (NoVA, USA)
Blackjacking takes on the task of educating both administrators and management about the threats of mobile devices to their enterprise. I believe this book succeeds in its task and serves as a great reference not only for the blackberry enterprise server (BES) administrators out there but also for the network administrators, help desk personnel, security personnel as well as a book that can aid in the education of the end users. It is written in a tone and dialog that can be useful to the technical reader and non-technical reader and does well digging into the relatively new field of mobile device (especially BlackBerry) security.
The book starts out with a very good overview of the threats to mobile devices (Malware, Direct Attack, Data Communication Interception, Spoofing and Sniffing, and Physical Compromise). It then moves into an excellent overview of the devices that will be covered in the book (BlackBerrys, Pocket PCs, Palm Handhelds, and Cell Phones).
From there each device is covered in depth with "Exploiting the Device", "Hacking the Supporting Device Infrastructure", and "Protecting your PC and LAN from the Device."
The BlackBerry section (which is probably why you are thinking about purchasing the book) does a great job covering the current and future attacks given the fairly limited publicly available research, tools, and code and gives solid advice on setting up your network infrastructure to deal with the growing threat with mobile devices. The vignettes discussing plausible attacks for each attack scenario serve as good feasible examples to think about for your enterprise and users and how to protect your network.
Likes: Discussion of how BlackBerry communications work with your cell phone provider and within a BlackBerry Enterprise Server environment, all the background material on the BlackBerry device, multiple examples (for further research on what is best for your environment) for AV and firewall solutions for each type of device, and seeing attacks on most of the threats in the lab using available tools.
Dislikes: while not in the scope of the book more code examples would be nice (of course it would take away from the usability of the book to "non-technical" people) and the book didn't list links for the tools and malware discussed (yes I know Google exists).
Overall an excellent book. I purchased the book for my BlackBerry admin (but I read it first) and I think he will find it useful since he is not a "security" guy. It really ties together networking best practices and technologies and while not a "BlackBerry (or mobile device) or network lockdown guide" blackjacking serves as a good reference for further research into AV, firewalls, and VPNs for mobile devices as well as safe methods for allowing those devices entry and access into your network.
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Author : Sharon Duke Estroff
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 302
Release Date : 2007-10-09
Publisher : Broadway
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Product Description How do you help your child choose between mandatory baseball practice and Hebrew school? How can you plan a birthday party (not to mention bar or bat mitzvah party!) for your child without sacrificing your values, sanity, and pocketbook? How can you keep peace on the homework homefront? And how do you deal with Santa envy–let alone the entire month of December? As any modern Jewish parent knows, balancing family traditions and the realities of contemporary culture can be incredibly challenging. Answering questions both old and new, Jewish and secular, internationally syndicated parenting columnist and award-winning Jewish educator and mother of four, Sharon Duke Estroff illuminates the ways that Jewish tradition can be used to form a lasting, emotional safety net for modern families. Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? is an instant classic. “A warm book full of tangible advice that will fashion children into committed Jews and menschen; in short, into people who will be a blessing in their own lives and in the lives of all those whom they meet.” –Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of You Shall Be Holy and The Book of Jewish Values “Brimming with humor and strategy, love, and secret parent handshakes.” –Melissa Faye Greene, author of The Temple Bombing, Praying for Sheetrock, and There's No Me Without You “Sharon Duke Estroff has the uncanny ability to give solid, useful, and practical information on how to raise children while making you laugh out loud at the same time.” –Stephen Nowicki Jr., Ph.D., ABPP, coauthor of Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In and Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success
“I'm not Jewish, but I love this book. I laughed through it all while still appreciating the serious lessons it teaches. Every mom (and dad) with kids will find themselves nodding and smiling to themselves as they discover each other on every page.” –Bonnie R. Strickland, Ph.D., ABPP, former president of the American Psychological Association “This book belongs in the library of every parent and grandparent.” – Atlanta Jewish Times
"Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah is a valuable must-buy for all Jewish parents, and not just for Hanukkah. Not only does Estroff give practical child rearing advice but her joyful approach to Judaism is a healthy antidote to religious skeptics." -Hadassah Magazine "Estroff’s witty, sympathetic tone and her attention to ethical matters make her a refreshing authority.” - Jewish Living Magazine "Sharon Duke Estroff’s Can I have a Cell Phone for Hanukah? is a wise, witty, and insightful guide for parents — both Jews and non-Jews — who are faced with navigating their way through the shoals of contemporary American life." - Deborah Lipstadt PhD, History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving "One of the best parenting books I've read this year." -Five Minutes for Mom Blog "Sharon Duke Estroff has come to the rescue of parents raising children in today's 'overachieving, anxiety- filled culture,' with her concise, insightful and often hilarious guide Can I have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? The Essential Scoop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids." - Jewish Independent "From play dates, homework and extracurricular activities, to bar/bat mitzvah,tzedakah and Jewish holidays, with humor and insight Estroff offers suggestions for coping with the day-today challenges of Jewish parenting...an easy read packed with a lot of good,practical advice." - Chicago Jewish Star "With Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? a mother will have help navigating her way through the child rearing years and beyond. With humor and in a contemporary modern mind, the book offers wonderfully creative ways to take your children from one subject to another." - Shalom Newspaper "Insightful and humorous, Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? covers many of the parenting issues us mommy bloggers banter about every day, such as choosing a kindergarten to teaching your children the value of a dollar. Estroff writes in a fun and catchy rhythm that makes her down-to-earth advice a joy to read, including text peppered with Jewish references that add flavor and voice." -Mommy Blog Spot "Peppered with humor, Estroff's book addresses dilemmas that begin as early as the preschool years and evolve throughout elementary school, junior high school and high school. She discusses academic competitiveness, cutthroat soccer games and surviving homework. She guides parents who struggle with the idea that they must provide the most entertaining play dates, most exciting birthday parties and the most lavish b'nai mitzvah receptions." - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix "Any parent feeling overwhelmed will find Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? filled with interesting, easy-to-read advice. Estroff has a sense of humor, noting when she’s made parenting mistakes and discussing the lessons she learned the hard way. Parenting in the 21st century may not be easy, but Estroff helps make the task a little less difficult." - The Reporter "Sharon has filled 'Can I have a Cell Phone' with lots of practical advice for Jewish parents, including how to deal with Santa-envy, how to survive the homework struggle, how to plan a birthday party without breaking your budget and how to help shy kids make friends. Also, there are chapters on grade-school play date protocol and parenting in the Net generation." -Jewish Literary Review "Ms. Estroff, mother of four, Jewish educational consultant, and author of a nationally syndicated parenting advice column, writes with wit, candor, and authority. She brings issues and wisdom from her personal parenting experiences, those of the families at her day school, and those from her readers together in gentle, measured, moderate, and reasonable, contemporary guide to raising children." -Juggling Frogs Jewish Parenting Blog Customer reviews Refreshing, Honest, Awesome Guide to Parenting by .. Mom (Maryland)
As a mom of two, this book is so very helpful to navigate the parenting obstacles we encounter every day. Sharon Duke Estroff brillantly guides parents with humor and passion. Once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down. LOVE IT! Thank you to the author.
Thank Goodness, a Sane Approach to Parenting by .. Lisa Mislow Banov (Atlanta, GA USA)
This is the first book of our generation that puts parenting into a realistic, sane perspective. It acknowledges all the challenges and noise that we have to deal with as we raise kids. It puts into very simple and funny terms how ridiculous the standards are that we are foisting upon our children. Its like a cup of coffee with a good friend that sets you straight when you're feeling down on yourself for not having the family you see in advertisements. Uniquely refreshing and easy to read, this book is a great gift to new moms and struggling moms as a place to turn when they need a positive attitude adjustment.
An Essential Read! by .. Soccer Mom (GA)
I read Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah in one afternoon. I could not put it down! Sharon Duke Estroff really helps parents navigate "parenthood." I highly recommend this book for all parents!
A Great Approach to Parenting by .. Michelle S. ()
There are so many reasons why I loved this book, but one of my top five is the Lego analogy. Parenting is like Legos, the author explains. "When you first dump the contents of the package on the playroom floor you feel overwhelmed and perplexed. You don't know if you're trying to build a spaceship or a castle. It's not until you see the big picture on the front of the Lego box that all those disconnected plastic bricks take on new meaning as a totally cool medieval fortress. That glimpse at the final goal - while admittedly a bit daunting at first - ultimately gives us the faith, inspiration and direction we need to begin building our Camelot." This book helps parents take a good hard look at the big picture and shows them how they can use it to their family's benefit.
A Must Read for Every Modern Parent by .. Ben's Mommy ()
My mother gave me this book for Chanukah and I read the first three chapters before the candles burnt out. (Really!) Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah isn't just great because it's a fun and easy read, it's also packed with helpful advice. The author is a professional educator but she's also a mom who totally gets what it's like to raise kids today. One of my favorite chapters was "Countdown to Kindergarten" since I have a child who will be starting kindergarten next year. I also love the social chapters called "Pladate Protocol" and "Surviving the Schoolyard Social Jungle". I know that as my son gets older the chapters on school, homework and the internet will be invaluable to me. As a Jewish mom I also enjoyed the holiday by holiday guide. A fun read packed with tons of practical, useful information. What more could you ask for in a parenting book?!
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Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : Peter Lang Publishing
List Price : $29.95
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Product Description The Cell Phone Reader offers a diverse, eclectic set of essays that examines how this rapidly evolving technology is shaping new media cultures, new forms of identity, and media-centered relationships. The contributors focus on a range of topics, from horror films to hip-hop, from religion to race, and draw examples from across the globe. The Cell Phone Reader provides a road map for both scholars and beginning students to examine the profound social, cultural and international impact of this small device. Related Search : cell phone , digital formations , reader essays |
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