{"title":"Jeremy Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Jeremy Smith, a renowned author known for his captivating narratives and meticulous attention to detail. Among his intriguing bibliography, two standout titles are \u003cem\u003eBreaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called 'Alien'\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Commonwealth Block, Melbourne\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Smith delves into the world of cyber intrigue with \u003cem\u003eBreaking and Entering\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a fascinating biography that tales the daring exploits of a hacker known as 'Alien'. This book is not just a biography, but a compelling narrative that sheds light on the evolving world of technology and the people who navigate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Commonwealth Block, Melbourne\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith exhibits his prowess in historical storytelling, bringing to life the rich tapestry of Melbourne's past. This book is an engaging addition to the History \u0026amp; Military category, providing readers with an insightful perspective on historical events and their lasting impact on modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Jeremy Smith's collection to discover stories that blend biographical detail with historical depth, drawing readers into worlds meticulously chronicled through his expressive writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breaking-and-entering-the-extraordinary-story-of-a-hacker-called-alien-by-jeremy-smith-9781925322873","title":"Breaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called 'Alien'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHackers know everything about us. We know almost nothing about them. Until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hacker now known as Alien entered MIT in 1998, intending to major in aerospace engineering. Almost immediately, she was recruited to join a secret student group scaling walls, breaking into buildings, pulling elaborate pranks, and exploring computer systems. Within a year, one of her hall mates was dead, two others were on trial, and three had been institutionalised. And Alien's adventures were only beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreaking and Entering\u003c\/i\u003e is a whirlwind history of the last 20 years of hacking and cybersecurity. As Alien develops from teenage novice to international expert, she joins the secret vanguard of our digitised world and reveals the forces at work behind our everyday technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A novelistic tech tale that puts readers on the front lines of cybersecurity. For all whose lives and connections depend on the internet - nearly everyone - this biography of the pseudonymous \"Alien\" provides a fast-paced cautionary tale. Jeremy Smith has enough experience as a computer programmer to understand the technicalities of this world, but his storytelling makes it intelligible to general readers; indeed, the narrative is more character-driven than technology-driven ... Smith goes into great detail to demonstrate how Alien could penetrate the security of whomever was employing her, showing how a real criminal would do it, and makes fearfully clear that there is \"no such thing as absolute security in this world, or any definitive and final fixes.\" A page-turning real-life thriller, this is the sort of book that may leave readers feeling both invigorated and vulnerable.' \u003cstrong\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e - Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Smith's writing style ... is crisp as he charts the course of Alien's life in a series of vignettes from uncertain undergraduate to successful business owner. The structure works because Smith is a lively storyteller.' - \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'In \u003ci\u003eBreaking and Entering\u003c\/i\u003e, Jeremy Smith reveals the human side of cybersecurity. The book covers the vast spectrum of why and how hackers do what they do. A great thriller!' - Paul de Souza, Founder, Director, and President of the Cyber Security Forum Initiative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370068070636,"sku":"9781925322873","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13554063482873.jpg?v=1744804113"},{"product_id":"the-commonwealth-block-melbourne-by-jeremy-smith-9781743323694","title":"The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Melbourne's Little Lonsdale—locally known as 'Little Lon'—was notorious as a foul slum and brothel district, occupied by the itinerant and the criminal. The stereotype of 'slumdom' defined 'Little Lon' in the minds of Melbournians and became entrenched in Australian literature and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Commonwealth Block, Melbourne\u003c\/i\u003e tells a different story. This ground-breaking book reports on almost three decades of excavations conducted on the Commonwealth Block—the area of central Melbourne bordered by Little Lonsdale, Lonsdale, Exhibition, and Spring streets. Since the 1980s, archaeologists and historians have pieced together the rich and complex history of this area, revealing a working-class and immigrant community that was much more than just a slum. \u003ci\u003eThe Commonwealth Block, Melbourne\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the complex social, cultural, and economic history of this forgotten community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850013298924,"sku":"9781743323694","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19138623482808.jpg?v=1759075042"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jeremy-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}