African Economic History: Internal Development and External Dependency

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The first comprehensive study of Africa's economic history, beginning with the origins of domesticated food production and concluding with the attainment of political independence. The author draws insights from both liberal and Marxist approaches without adopting either one. The book's particular strengths lie in Austen's balance of cultural and geographical areas, his analysis of trade and commerce, and his portrayal of emerging regional economies.

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Hardening Apache explains how to configure Apache safely, and secure an existing installation. It covers the most important issues--like downloading, logging, and administration, as well as the most important security-oriented web sites. This book even discusses advanced system administration techniques, such as jailing Apache and securing third-party modules, and web-related RFC details.

If you are already familiar with computer security, this book will help you gain specific knowledge about Apache. Already acquainted with the problems and issues discussed, you will sharpen your understanding about how normal configuration problems apply to Apache and HTTP.

Even if your knowledge about computer security is insubstantial, you will still gain broad insight on secure system administration. You will be able to apply this knowledge base towards other daemons--and will see how important it is to configure daemons securely.

Customer Reviews:

Assumes *nix?!.......2007-05-07

To be honest I have only made it perhaps 1/3 of the way into this book. I found it to be interesting, but what had not been clear or even mentioned in the book description was that the book seems to assume you are running Apache on Linux. For the rest of us, that is a huge bummer. I'm sure I will plow on, but the enthusiasm is somewhat gone, I wish authors or publishers would mention that sort of thing in the writeups.

super.......2007-03-08

Thanks a lot, we are very happy to have this book in our library!

To the point!.......2006-07-03

Hardening Apache by Tony Mobily is a book for server administrators who want to learn how to secure the Apache web server. On 260 pages, in a loosely howto-like fashion, the author covers all aspects of keeping intruders out of your web server.

In constrast to other books which appear to but usually fail in covering all aspects of Unix/Linux security, this volume explicitly takes on one program only: the Apache web server. After discussing installation and configuration as well as covering common attacks on the server, Mobily introduces logging and its security issues, and he presents some very interesting ideas for solutions. XSS is given its own chapter as are the Apache security modules: half a dozen server modules are described.

Apache goes to jail in chapter 6. Here the author describes setting up a chroot environment for the server and details how to get both Perl & PHP to work. The last chapter presents a number of useful shell scripts that can help a systems administrator to keep a watchful eye on her servers.

Together with the Apache documentation this book is an essential eye-opener for anybody who puts up an Apache web server to face a public network. I will be applying some of what I learnt from the book to our servers very quickly indeed! Even though it was published in 2004, Hardening Apache goes on my list of recommended books.

Your return will exceed the price in a very short time.......2005-02-01

Computer security is hard, very hard. Any reasonable attempt to make a system secure has to involve more than a choice between {none, some security features, unusable}. There are so many different things that we want to do with our software and there are probably just as many ways in which it can be attacked. In order to be able to fend off attacks, it is necessary to know what kind of attacks can occur. Finally, many security procedures must be automated, which requires generic defense strategies that are capable of recognizing an attack when it differs slightly from one that has already been planned for.
This book about the Apache server does all of that, starting with which version to use and how to install it with security enabled at the appropriate level. After these topics are covered in chapter one, Mobily moves on to descriptions of the most common attacks in chapter two and logging the interesting events in chapter three. If you are versed in security, most of the material in chapter two will be familiar, but it is hard to overstate the importance of chapter three. Being able to read an account of what has happened on a system is the only way to prove that your security measures are working and the only way to learn when you are successfully attacked. Mobily also shows you the critical steps in testing to determine if your log system is actually working properly.
Chapter four is devoted to explanations of cross-site scripting attacks (XSS). This is an attack where a web page is designed to accept input, but that input may be used to drive erroneous results. A simple, yet excellent demonstration of how this can be done is presented. While it is not sophisticated, it demonstrates how careful you must be when accepting even the most basic of inputs from a web page.
Chapters five and six deal specifically with security in the Apache server. Five explains the security modules available in Apache and six describes how you can lock down Apache by "putting it in jail." These specifics, of which there are many, should be required reading for anyone who has any hand in managing an Apache server. The last chapter shows you how to automate the security functions, clearly necessary if you are ever to get any sleep.
There is a great deal of source code used to describe how the features are implemented. Demo code is in Perl, but XML, HTML and database access commands are used when appropriate.
All around this country, companies and organizations are quietly paying out large sums of money to settle issues when their computer security was lax. Sometimes that payment is through the legal system, but the vast majority does not appear on the books. Reduced efficiency of the server, dropped and misplaced orders and greater effort by the staff are just some of the consequences of security problems. This book should be mandatory reading for all people who manage an Apache server, at $29.99 a copy it will probably pay for itself in less than 24 hours.

An excellent book filling a huge gap.......2004-09-06

Understanding how to configure Apache from a security standpoint properly is not easy since the related information is sparse and fragmented. This could be the reason why many web administrators are pretty clueless when it comes to Apache security and why so many web servers are vulnerable.

In this sense I think this book fills a huge gap, providing web administrators with a concise and yet complete guide aimed at taking them from the very beginning of the installation process through to the final steps of server configuration.

Information throughout the book is very well focused and is presented with a clean and friendly writing style. The book provides a clear and detailed walkthrough of the process of securing an Apache installation, covering both versions 1.3.x and 2.x and thus providing long lasting information. The book has lots of references and pointers to resources on the web, and - more importantly - instructions on how to read them.

Sure enough, the book requires some familiarity with Unix and Apache - this is not the kind of book you would buy to learn the very basics of *nix and web site administration.

I totally agree with what I've read before: every serious system administrator should have this book.

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The single best Apache security book in print
Excellent book...
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Apache Security
Ivan Ristic
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With more than 67% of web servers running Apache, it is by far the most widely used web server platform in the world. Apache has evolved into a powerful system that easily rivals other HTTP servers in terms of functionality, efficiency, and speed. Despite these impressive capabilities, though, Apache is only a beneficial tool if it's a secure one. To be sure, administrators installing and configuring Apache still need a sure-fire way to secure it--whether it's running a huge e-commerce operation, corporate intranet, or just a small hobby site. Our new guide, Apache Security, gives administrators and webmasters just what they crave--a comprehensive security source for Apache. Successfully combining Apache administration and web security topics, Apache Security speaks to nearly everyone in the field. What's more, it offers a concise introduction to the theory of securing Apache, as well as a broad perspective on server security in general. But this book isn't just about theory. The real strength of Apache Security lies in its wealth of interesting and practical advice, with many real-life examples and solutions. Administrators and programmers will learn how to:

install and configure Apache
prevent denial of service (DoS) and other attacks
securely share servers
control logging and monitoring
secure custom-written web applications
conduct a web security assessment
use mod_security and other security-related modules

And that's just the tip of the iceberg, as mainstream Apache users will also gain valuable information on PHP and SSL/ TLS. Clearly, Apache Security is packed and to the point, with plenty of details for locking down this extremely popular and versatile web server.

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super.......2007-03-08

Thanks a lot, we are very happy to have this book in our library!

The single best Apache security book in print.......2006-09-28

I recently received copies of Apache Security (AS) by Ivan Ristic and Preventing Web Attacks with Apache (PWAWA) by Ryan Barnett. I read AS first, then PWAWA. Both are excellent books, but I expect potential readers want to know which is best for them. The following is a radical simplification, and I could honestly recommend readers buy either (or both) books. If you are more concerned with a methodical, comprehensive approach to securing Apache, choose AS. If you want more information on offensive aspects of Web security, choose PWAWA.

Before I go further, I must mention that Ivan Ristic cites me and my books twice, on pages 2 and 229. While humbling, I tried not to let this fact influence my review.

AS is an extremely well-thought-out book. My favorite aspect of AS is the decision to start with a blank httpd.conf file, rather than accepting the file packaged with Apache and making edits as needed. By building up httpd.conf from scratch, the author shows exactly what components are needed in a very clear manner. This was not the approach used by PWAWA. I would like to see other technical books adopt this teaching method.

AS includes better coverage of several topics which I believe are core to securing Apache. I liked AS' discussion of chroot environments and jails, although the author should distinguish between chroot on Linux or BSD and jail on BSD alone. AS features a whole chapter on proper PHP deployment (Ch 3), and a whole chapter on SSL/TLS (Ch 4). AS devotes another chapter to explaining how to host multiple Web sites on one host (Ch 6), which is critical to many Apache environments. AS' chapter on Web infrastructure (CH 9) also covers topics not found in PWAWA.

AS is also less explicitly Linux-centric than PWAWA. As a primary FreeBSD user, I found AS' approach more applicable to my environment. PWAWA seemed to assume everyone was running Red Hat Linux. It's fine to use a single OS for all examples, but I had to personally identify tools and techniques that would probably only work on Red Hat.

I had very little trouble with any of the text in AS. My main concerns involve Ch 1, where the author spends time on certain security concepts. I would consider the following with regards to threat modeling on p. 5: (asset) what might be compromised; (motivation) why compromise; (vulnerabilities) where compromised; (attack) how compromised; (threat) who compromised you; (risk) threat X vulnerability X asset value. On pp 9-10 the author should also have used the risk equation just mentioned.

Overall, I really liked AS. The book really is about Apache security, so if you are more interested in attacking Apache you might prefer PWAWA. If you want to learn about Web application hacking in general, your best bets are probably Hacking Exposed: Web Applications, 2nd Ed, and Professional Pen Testing for Web Applications. I will read and review those two books shortly.

Excellent book..........2006-08-01

This book is worth every single dollar. The examples are very clear and also provide invaluable information about security.

A must have for everybody using Apacge.

Review of "Apache Security" by Ivan Ristic.......2006-03-02

Excellent book. The chapters on PHP and logging are especially useful.

Used every morning with coffee.......2006-02-05

I recently heard about a new book out that is just about Apache Security written by Ivan Ristic. I haven't ever really found many books on this topic and wondered why since its such a widely popular web server. Ivan Ristic is well known for being the single man behind an invaluable tool for web servers called mod_security.

So many security related books are very expensive and thousands of pages long, which is great if you have lots of time but no system admin does. Apache Security is both thorough and quick to get through while walking you through the most imporant issues you'll encounter or never thought about until now.

First off go buy the book, don't bother to read this review at http://www.webhostgear.com/313.html It's really that good. I use it on a daily basis and keep a copy at the office and at home. I advise anyone that owns a server or works with Apache to get this book, you won't be disappointed. It's not
for somoene that's completely a newbie to web servers, I recommend it more for someone with a bit of experience or advanced user of Linux. Since this isn't a book on dummy installations but about security so you need a basic understanding of file permissions and so on.

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Will overpopulation, global poverty, widespread hunger and environmental degradation lead to the collapse of human civilization? This book provides a dispassionate analysis of the state of these problems in the world. Avoiding hyperbole and without minimizing the dangers, it explains why the future should be faced with confidence. Progress in managing the world's natural resources in ways that are sustainable - environmentally, economically, socially and nutritionally - is too slow because knowledge is too limited. The increased knowledge that is urgently needed can only come from the global network of agricultural research. Unless present policies are changed the international research network - our lifeline to the future - will be rendered ineffective. The author argues his case in a jargon-free way that will appeal to a wide range of readers concerned with the future of humankind.

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benefits from overseas aid in agriculture.......2000-01-07

Clearly identifies the challenge of feeding the world. An excellent account of the bottom line benefits of international agricultural research in meeting that challenge. Thought provoking and lucid. A must for anyone who has questions about the need for development and the role of agriculture in the contemporary world.

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The Ultimate Small Business Guide: A Resource for Startups and Growing Businesses (Ultimate Business Library)
Perseus Publishing
Manufacturer: Basic Books
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ASIN: 0738209139
Release Date: 2004-01-06

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A soup-to-nuts guide for entrepreneurs, covering all areas of business creation, development, and management.

In the United States, over 1.7 million startups were registered in 2001. The dream of owning, launching, and managing your own business is alive and well. With so many details to address and challenges and obstacles to overcome, where can entrepreneurs turn to find solid, authoritative, and up-to-date information? The Entrepreneur's Bible is one-stop shopping for anyone thinking of taking the entrepreneurial plunge or looking to grow an already established business. Expanding upon the dynamic database developed for Business: The Ultimate Resource, The Entrepreneur's Bible includes a wealth of insightful tools and information, and success stories and interviews from entrepreneurs who have experienced the joys and frustrations of business ownership firsthand. Covering all aspects of business creation and growth-from planning to launching to managing to growing-The Entrepreneur's Bible will be an essential resource for business owners, whether you're a company of 1 or 1000.

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The most basic of business information.......2004-02-10

If you are a complete business novice, this may be useful. I was hoping to have a reference guide for my bookshelf so I can look up issues that I may face as a small-business owner. But I felt the topics covered were shallow and uninformative. I returned the book.

The Ultimate Small Business Guide: a Resource for Startups and Growing Businesses (Ultimate Business Library)

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The Ultimate Small Business Guide: a Resource for Startups and Growing Businesses (Ultimate Business Library)
Basic Books
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A classic.

MAINSPRINGS OF THE GERMAN REVIVAL
Henry C. Wallich
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0300010184

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A classic........1999-02-12

A powerful book which fills you with loads of information concerning Germany`s economic miracle after the 2nd world war.

A "must have" and a classic book among us business and history interested.

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Mainsprings of the German Revival. Yale Studies in Economics 5.
Henry C. Wallich
Manufacturer: Yale University
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Henry C. Wallich
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Paperback: 330 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.77 x 8.98 x 6.08 Publisher: Made E-Z Products; (November 1, 2001) ISBN: 1563825104 Utilize little-known Internet tools to save you time and money! Learn the secrets of master Web developers, and expertly develop and manage your own Web site.

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It's easy to get a credit card-which means it's just as easy to rack up a ton of debt. But paying off these debts doesn't have to begin with a trip to the credit counselor. There are plenty of ways in which someone can lessen their debt on their own-they just need to learn how to break the vicious credit cycle. fastread Getting Out of Debt teaches just that.

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