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Av2
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2020.
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People who feel unwell should try to avoid others. This helps stop the spread of the virus. The more contact people have with an infected person, the faster a virus spreads. Discover more in Staying Safe from Viruses, part of the Understanding Viruses series.
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2016.
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"This stunningly illustrated book provides a rare window into the amazing, varied, and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to popular belief, not all viruses are bad for you. In fact, several are beneficial to their hosts, and many are crucial to the health of our planet. 'Virus' offers an unprecedented look at 101 incredible microbes that infect all branches of life on Earth--from humans and other animals to insects, plants, fungi, and bacteria....
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"With The Pandora Deception, Bruns and Olson return with a captivating portrayal of modern day combat that "compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." (Mark Greaney) To effectively combat the rise of global terrorism, the U.S. military must now rely on more than traditional weapons and tactics. Don Riley of the U.S. Cyber Command is given charge of a brand new effort: a new team in the CIA Operations...
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Journalist Mark Bowden delivers a look at the ongoing and largely unreported war taking place literally beneath our fingertips. When the Conficker computer worm was unleashed on the world in November 2008, cybersecurity experts did not know what to make of it. Was it a platform for criminal profit, or a weapon? The worm, exploiting security flaws in Microsoft Windows, grew at an astonishing rate, infecting millions of computers around the world within...
8) Viral
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G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2021
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"In this electrifying new medical thriller from New York Times bestseller Robin Cook, a family's exposure to a rare yet deadly virus puts them at the center of a terrifying danger to mankind--and pulls back the curtain on a healthcare system powered by greed and corruption"-- Provided by publisher.
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2021]
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The year is 2025, and a mysterious virus has broken out in Scotland--a lethal illness that seems to affect only men. When Dr. Amanda MacLean reports this phenomenon, she is dismissed as hysterical. By the time her warning is heeded, it is too late. The virus becomes a global pandemic--and a political one. The victims are all men. The world becomes alien--a women's world.
10) The Companions
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"In the wake of a highly contagious virus, California is under quarantine. Sequestered in high rise towers, the living can't go out, but the dead can come in--and they come in all forms, from sad rolling cans to manufactured bodies that can pass for human. Wealthy participants in the 'companionship' program choose to upload their consciousness before dying, so they can stay in the custody of their families. The less fortunate are rented out to strangers...
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Spotlight, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2017.
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When a deadly virus begins to spread across New York even the Earth's Mightiest Heroes are not safe, but after tracing the outbreak to the city's ants, Scott Lang must use his Ant-Man powers to stop the zombies from taking over the world.
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The circle volume 1
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An Adrenaline-Laced Epic Where Dreams and Reality Collide. Fleeing assailants through deserted alleyways, Thomas Hunter narrowly escapes to the roof of a building. Then a silent bullet from the night clips his head . . . and his world goes black. From the blackness comes an amazing reality of another world where evil is contained. A world where Thomas Hunter is in love with a beautiful woman. But then he remembers the dream of being chased through...
13) Hack attack!
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"When their robot classmate, Ro-Bud, gets a computer virus, the Code Academy gang is determined to help her. Along the way, they learn what a virus is, and how "hackers" break into computers to steal information or cause damage. This easy-to-follow book simplifies computer concepts to help readers learn why it's important to keep passwords secret to protect computers"-- Provided by publisher.
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Walking dead volume 8
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Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
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After being brutally forced to fall under Negan's will, Rick now understands Negan can't be reasoned with, and any day could be the survivors' last. The communities join forces in the last stand against the Saviors as all-out war unfolds.
15) Q Island
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2015
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An ancient virus has surfaced on Long Island, NY, turning its victims into black-veined, infectious, psychopathic killers. Chaos and madness rule. In desperation, the military quarantines the island, trapping Melanie Bailey and her autistic son, Aiden. Somehow Aiden survives infection. He could be the key to a cure...if Melanie can get him to the mainland. Gang leader Jimmy Wade also survives the virus, but he's acquired a hunger for human flesh....
16) Toxic game
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"#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan takes readers into the hot zone in this pulse-pounding GhostWalker novel. On a rescue mission in the heart of the Indonesian jungle, Dr. Draden Freeman and his GhostWalker team need to extract the wounded as quickly as possible--or risk spreading a deadly virus unleashed by a terrorist cell. When Draden gets infected he forces his team to leave him behind. He won't risk exposing anyone else. He...
17) Stop that virus!
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Random House
Pub. Date
2021
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What is a virus? How do you catch a cold? Beep, Boop, and the rest of the robots from Netflix's Ask the StoryBots are looking for answers. The inquisitive bots make this timely concern interesting, entertaining, and not-so-scary.
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Los cambios tecnológicos del último siglo han generado un nuevo y disruptivo dominio —el ciberespacio—, el cual no solo está modificando la vida a nivel individual de las personas, sino también a nivel macro. Por ello, hoy los organismos responsables de la defensa en distintas partes del mundo, han debido rearticular sus procedimientos y prioridades, al tener que asumir, además de la protección de los dominios tradicionales de tierra, mar...
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HACKING
With growing digital dependence and an increase in cyber threats, you cannot afford to be in the dark as far as your digital and online security is concerned. This book is a simple guide that will reveal the many potential risks and mistakes that can expose you to hackers.
This is a book for anyone and everyone. If you use a mobile phone, computer, or any other digital device, then this book will serve as your complete guide...
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Dive into the captivating world of hacking with "Hacking." This comprehensive guide takes you through the intricacies of cybersecurity, from understanding the basics to mastering advanced techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively.
In "Hacking," you'll discover how to:Grasp the fundamental concepts of hacking and cybersecurityDifferentiate...
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