Books with author David Singer

In 2015, Russian hackers tunneled deep into the computer systems of the Democratic National Committee, and the subsequent leaks of the emails they stole may have changed the course of American democracy. But to see the DNC hacks as Trump-centric is to miss the bigger, more important story: Within that same year, the Russians not only had broken into networks at the White House, the State Department, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but had placed implants in American electrical and nuclear plants that could give them the power to switch off vast swaths of the country. This was the culmination of a decade of escalating digital sabotage among the world’s powers, in which Americans became the collateral damage as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia battled in cyberspace to undercut one another in daily just-short-of-war conflict.The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes—from crippling infrastructure to sowing discord and doubt—cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Iran’s nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trump’s first year, turned back on the US and its allies. The government was often paralyzed, unable to threaten the use of cyberweapons because America was so vulnerable to crippling attacks on its own networks of banks, utilities, and government agencies.Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger—who broke the story of Olympic Games in his previous book—reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution. The Perfect Weapon is the dramatic story of how great and small powers alike slipped into a new era of constant sabotage, misinformation, and fear, in which everyone is a target.

“An important—and deeply sobering—new book about cyberwarfare” (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times), now updated with a new chapter.The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes, cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Iran’s nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trump’s first year, turned back on the United States and its allies. And if Obama would begin his presidency by helping to launch the new era of cyberwar, he would end it struggling unsuccessfully to defend against Russia’s broad attack on the 2016 US election. Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution, where everyone is a target.“Timely and bracing . . . With the deep knowledge and bright clarity that have long characterized his work, Sanger recounts the cunning and dangerous development of cyberspace into the global battlefield of the 21st century.” —Washington Post

“An important—and deeply sobering—new book about cyberwarfare” (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times), now updated with a new chapter.The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes, cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Iran’s nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trump’s first year, turned back on the United States and its allies. And if Obama would begin his presidency by helping to launch the new era of cyberwar, he would end it struggling unsuccessfully to defend against Russia’s broad attack on the 2016 US election. Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution, where everyone is a target.“Timely and bracing . . . With the deep knowledge and bright clarity that have long characterized his work, Sanger recounts the cunning and dangerous development of cyberspace into the global battlefield of the 21st century.” —Washington Post

A younger students introduction to Israel that goes beyond the basics. Experience the story of Israel though the eyes of her people. Activities and discussion questions make Israel exciting and easy to teach. Teachers Guide is filled with out-of-the-box experiential programs. Ready for a new way to bring the people and places of Israel into your third-grade classroom? Introducing Yisrael Sheli, a revolutionary new Israel text from Torah Aura Productions. Yisrael Sheli lets you tell your students two different stories about Israel. The first is the story of the people who created the State of Israel. The second is the story of the places in the Land of Israel. As we tour the land of Israel, we learn about the stories that created Israel. What's it like to travel Israel with the people who built her? Ben Gurion leads the tour at Sde Boker, his kibbutz. Rachel (the Poetess) reads her poems on the shores of the Kinneret. Joshua leads us across the Jordan river, and Josephus tells the story of Masada. In the cobblestone streets of Tzfat, Isaac Luria gives a lesson on mysticism, while Ilan Ramon points our eyes to the stars from his balcony in Beersheva. This is the Israel trip you and your students have always dreamed of! Yisrael Sheli brings Israel alive by fusing the adventure of a visit to the Jewish homeland with the adventures of those who shaped Israel, the people and the place. The book is filled with discussion questions and activities that make it exciting and easy to teach. And because a great book can only be the beginning of quality Israel education, the Yisrael Sheli Teacher's Guide is a compendium of top-notch programs and ideas for experiential, out-of-the-box activities. This is a book that's meant to be the foundation for exciting Israel learning.Torah Aura Productions publishes books for Jewish schools and families that help celebrate our heritage and our faith. We have over 25 years of experience as the leading creator of high quality educational materials that enable Jewish children to become empowered Jewish adults. Our books guide and enhance the Jewish knowledge, spirituality and identity of children and their families, and our innovative tools bring Judaism alive in synagogues, Hebrew schools, and day schools. Torah Aura Productions was founded in 1981 by a group of innovative Jewish educators who looked out at the field of Jewish education and found materials that were shallow and dull. They started a company to create new tools for families and teachers that would be exciting and meaningful. For more than two decades, Torah Aura has revolutionized the way Jewish schools enable their students to become empowered Jewish adults, and has helped families make Judaism a meaningful presence in their homes. Some of the areas we publish in:- Torah and Bible- Talmud- Jewish teaching- Jewish parenting- Jewish ethics and values- Jewish holidays- the Jewish lifecycle- Israel- Hebrew- Jewish prayerTorah Aura Productions: Making success in Jewish education an achievable reality.

When the King of the Kingdom of Petrovive decrees a contest for whoever builds the biggest and most beautiful boat in the world, will be able to marry his daughter Princess Isabella. Elliot a young man with good manners, and a very respectful person, manages to earn the appreciation of a magical fairy. She helps him by converting the biggest tree in the kingdom into a wonderful boat. Elliot starts to search for people who can help him manage this new magnificent boat. He is very lucky and is able to find and hire 14 super heroes; 1-Swimin Swiman 2-Runnin Runnan 3-Jumpin Jumpan 4-Eatin Etan 5-Arrowin Arrowan 6-Drinkin Drinkan 7- Readin Readan 8-Seein Seean 9- Flayin Flayan 10-Hearin Hearan 11-Writin Writan 12- Strengin Strongan 13-Flexin Flexan 14-Cookin Tailorin. When Elliot reaches the palace the prime minister of the kingdom has selected his nephew Bertho, as his candidate. Bertho is young man with high possibilities of winning because of his uncles influence. The minister convinces the King that the biggest boat contest winner has not done enough, he says that many other competitions are necessary in order to win the hand of his daughter. Elliot and Bertho must continue to compete to win the hand of Princess Isabella. Both of the contenders to the new contests, have unique assistants to help them. Several competitions begin; 1- Eating huge amounts of food, 2- A dangerous swimming match, 3- A bow and arrow competition, 4- a water drinking contest, 5- A contest to show strength. At the end of all these contests a trap is set by the prime minister’s side. It will be necessary to use a secret weapon that nobody knew existed. This story is full of very interesting actions and adventures. Reading it is a pleasure. Telling the story creates joy and happiness

Black and White Version: A 2013 'Wishing Shelf' Gold Award Winner!! Read the fun times and adventures Harry and his Dad share together during the day while working in their garden, then enjoy the fictional bed time stories Dad created for Harry about all the new insect friends they met that day. The book also contains a lovely foreword from Nature expert and TV personality Bill Oddie who shares his high regard for both book and author with quotes like "if you think you can write better, I bet you can't!". A book you and your young one's will love and share together. Reviews: "This is actually a really good book" - Bill Oddie - TV presenter "This delightful book has beautiful illustrations...Fun stories...Highly recommend" - Margaret Dendler - Award winning children's author "Very enjoyable" Paul Craig - Author of the Underworlders series GOODREADS: 8th out of 252 books for Best Books about Creepy Crawlies. 10th out of 264 books for Best Books for Children that Adults should also read.

A 2013 'Wishing Shelf' Gold Award Winner!! Read the fun times and adventures Harry and his Dad share together during the day while working in their garden, then enjoy the fictional bed time stories Dad created for Harry about all the new insect friends they met that day. The book also contains a lovely foreword from Nature expert and TV personality Bill Oddie who shares his high regard for both book and author with quotes like "if you think you can write better, I bet you can't!". A book you and your young one's will love and share together. Reviews: "This is actually a really good book" - Bill Oddie - TV presenter "This delightful book has beautiful illustrations...Fun stories...Highly recommend" - Margaret Dendler - Award winning children's author "Very enjoyable" Paul Craig - Author of the Underworlders series GOODREADS: 8th out of 252 books for Best Books about Creepy Crawlies. 10th out of 264 books for Best Books for Children that Adults should also read.

When the King of the Kingdom of Petrovive decrees a contest for whoever builds the biggest and most beautiful boat in the world, will be able to marry his daughter Princess Isabella. Elliot a young man with good manners, and a very respectful person, manages to earn the appreciation of a magical fairy. She helps him by converting the biggest tree in the kingdom into a wonderful boat. Elliot starts to search for people who can help him manage this new magnificent boat. He is very lucky and is able to find and hire 14 super heroes; 1-Swimin Swiman 2-Runnin Runnan 3-Jumpin Jumpan 4-Eatin Etan 5-Arrowin Arrowan 6-Drinkin Drinkan 7- Readin Readan 8-Seein Seean 9- Flayin Flayan 10-Hearin Hearan 11-Writin Writan 12- Strengin Strongan 13-Flexin Flexan 14-Cookin Tailorin. When Elliot reaches the palace the prime minister of the kingdom has selected his nephew Bertho, as his candidate. Bertho is young man with high possibilities of winning because of his uncles influence. The minister convinces the King that the biggest boat contest winner has not done enough, he says that many other competitions are necessary in order to win the hand of his daughter. Elliot and Bertho must continue to compete to win the hand of Princess Isabella. Both of the contenders to the new contests, have unique assistants to help them. Several competitions begin; 1- Eating huge amounts of food, 2- A dangerous swimming match, 3- A bow and arrow competition, 4- a water drinking contest, 5- A contest to show strength. At the end of all these contests a trap is set by the prime minister’s side. It will be necessary to use a secret weapon that nobody knew existed. This story is full of very interesting actions and adventures. Reading it is a pleasure. Telling the story creates joy and happiness