Download or read book Swimming with the Blowfish written by Jim Sonefeld and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hootie & the Blowfish’s drummer chronicles the band’s rise, fall, and rebirth, as well as his path from addiction to recovery and a more fruitful life. For a time, there was no bigger band in the world than Hootie & the Blowfish—rock & roll’s unexpected foil to the grunge music that dominated the early ’90s airwaves.?In Swimming with the Blowfish, Jim?Sonefeld, drummer and one of the band’s principal songwriters, reveals the inside story of the band’s humble beginnings, meteoric rise, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth—and in the telling he opens his heart to readers about addiction, recovery, and faith. Hootie became ubiquitous in the ‘90s—their debut album Cracked Rear View was one of the best-selling in the history of rock music; they won two Grammy Awards; their live performances were played alongside the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., and even Willie Nelson and Neil Young; and they appeared at the biggest venues in the world. Though Jim enjoyed the perks that came with fame—the parties, the relationships, the money, the drugs and alcohol—eventually it all became a camouflage that hid a deeper spiritual malady. As his life was careening toward disaster, he reached out his hands to seek relief in twelve-step recovery, eventually settling into a loving, but by no means uncomplicated, homelife. A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim’s journey is shattering, redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt. Praise for Swimming with the Blowfish “I’ve truly relished hanging out with the fun-loving, mischievous ‘Soni’ through the years, but this book exposes a more deeply-rooted, impassioned side he didn’t always show. He captures the spirit of the surreal and sometimes unsettling life behind the scenes of one of my favorite bands, sincerely revealing that he is as fragile as the rest of us. It’s an eloquent yet humbling example of a lesson we can all learn from—that no degree of fame or fortune leaves us immune to experiencing pain, powerlessness, and regret.” —Dan Patrick, sports broadcaster and host of?The Dan Patrick Show? “Jim Sonefeld details his rollercoaster ride through rock and roll, addiction and sobriety with searing honesty and grace.” —Radney Foster, singer-songwriter of Foster & Lloyd and author of?For You?to?See?the?Stars

Download or read book Blowfish written by Siddharth Tripathi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mukund and Chaddha spend their days comfortably ensconced in their cushy jobs, wallowing in regrets that make for good conversation. Mukund, in a fit of bravado. resigns to pursue his “calling”; the only hitch is that he doesn't know what it is yet! Chaddha is fired and seeks solace in shooting pigeons at point-blank range. Mukund's life spirals out of control when Colonel Harpal Singh, the housing society secretary, finds in him a reflection of his estranged son. Harpal places Mukund under “house arrest”, puts him on trial in a kangaroo court and coerces him to fight a ludicrous duel. Constantly under threat, and running out of time and money, Mukund is about to go back to being a man with bad dandruff, a small car and even smaller dreams, when he meets Suman, a girl who, like him, is trying to figure out what life is all about. Blowfish is a fast, funny and irreverent take on the overhyped pursuit of passion in a country where flashy cars and posh bungalows remain the only lasting symbols of success and happiness.

Download or read book Only Wanna Be with You written by Tim Sommer and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of one of the biggest bands of the nineties In 1985, Mark Bryan heard Darius Rucker singing in a dorm shower at the University of South Carolina and asked him to form a band. For the next eight years, Hootie & the Blowfish—completed by bassist Dean Felber and drummer Soni Sonefeld—played every frat house, roadhouse, and rock club in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, becoming one of the biggest independent acts in the region. Thirty years after the band's major label debut, cracked rear view, author Tim Sommer pulls back the curtain on the band that defied record-industry odds to break into the mainstream by playing hacky sack music in the age of grunge. Only Wanna Be with You includes extensive new interviews with the band members and some of their most famous fans, as well as stories from the recording studio, tour bus, and golf course. Only Wanna Be with You is essential reading for Hootie lovers and music buffs.

Download or read book Blowfish s Oceanopedia written by Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird and published by Atlantic Books (UK). This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos and vintage line drawings, Blowfish's Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans and the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit them.

Download or read book Night of the Avenging Blowfish written by John Welter and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious tale of a Secret Service agent’s professional and romantic misadventures, by the author of Begin to Exit Here. At heart, Doyle Coldiron is just a lovesick guy who happens to have a submachine gun under his blue blazer. Working for the Secret Service, it’s his job to protect the president—but after a disgruntled White House chef decides to serve Spam at a state dinner, Doyle fails to throw himself in front of the wretched luncheon meat, and gets demoted. What’s really got Doyle down, though, is his unrequited passion for the president’s already-married secretary. To console himself, he plans covert games of “spookball” against the CIA, and drowns his sorrows at a Washington bar. However, his chance for redemption just may arise as he confronts a series of events involving terrorists, animal rights activists, a Stealth kite, and a tipsy ambassador who plays Cole Porter tunes . . . From John Welter—described by Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22, as “among the wittiest American novelists writing today”—this is a rollicking look at life, love, and lunacy behind the scenes in DC. “Welter retains firm control of the true story in his novel: one man’s search for love in the ’90s. Doyle’s quest for romantic and spiritual love is bittersweet, surprisingly poignant, and, guided by Welter’s sure hand, always emotionally true. Sometimes silly and frequently downright strange, this novel is full of insights into modern love that sneak up on the reader amid a lot of pleasantly off-kilter zaniness, making Night of the Avenging Blowfish a fun and satisfying read.” —Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book The Puffer Fish written by Alicia Z. Klepeis and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The puzzling thing about the pufferfish or blowfish is that it is highly toxic yet some people consider it a delicacy. That can make for a dangerous dinner. This book describes how the spikey fish got its name, how it fights off predators, where it lives, the strength of its toxins, and how a skilled chef can render it safe to eat.

Download or read book Field Guide to Seafood written by Aliza Green and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to identify and select seafood from around the world—including barramundi, lobsterette, wahoo, and more! With the daunting array of seafood available in today’s market, this is the ultimate guide for any seafood consumer looking for helpful cooking tips and yummy recipes for over 100 fish and selfish. This helpful guide offers a comprehensive look at seafood, covering fish and shellfish, plus preserved fish, fish sauces, and caviar. Learn to differentiate between Arctic char and salmon or between snow crabs and stone crabs with the in-depth descriptions and full-color photographs. Each entry contains a list of alternate names, characteristics, and suggested preparation, including directions on when to remove or leave the skin. Step-by-step instructions explain how to identify, store, and cook the item. Whether your fish is store-bough or just caught, this guide includes selection tips, suggested recipes, and complementary flavors. You’ll never feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of seafood with this handy guide—don’t go shopping without it!

Download or read book Machine of Death written by Ryan North and published by Machines of Death LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MACHINE OF DEATH tells thirty-four different stories about people who know how they will die. Prepare to have your tears jerked, your spine tingled, your funny bone tickled, your mind blown, your pulse quickened, or your heart warmed. Or better yet, simply prepare to be surprised. Because even when people do have perfect knowledge of the future, there's no telling exactly how things will turn out.

Download or read book Fish the Basics written by Shirley King and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish: The Basics has received praise from all quarters for its breadth, clarity, and for the flexibility it gives the seafood cook. Every one of the more than 100 recipes suggests as many as a dozen choices of fish and shellfish that work equally well, with precise cooking times for each. The second part of the book contains more than 200 illustrated profiles of fish and shellfish, including many of the lesser-known varieties that are increasingly common in the marketplace, with a list of recipes that are appropriate for each one. Dozens of step-by-step illustrations of technique in Fish: The Basics ensure that the seafood cook, whether beginner or expert, will never be caught short and forced to choose something less than fresh.

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Download or read book Biology and Ecology of Toxic Pufferfish written by Ramasamy Santhanam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive book on the biology and ecology of pufferfish, also known as blowfish, swellfish, and globefish. Covering 197 species of pufferfish recorded so far from the marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems of the world, this important volume expounds on the toxins and associated poisonings of pufferfish. Importantly, the volume also explores the many uses of pufferfish, such as in aquariums, for their nutritional and culinary value, and for their emerging uses in the treatment of pain. Topics covered include: biology and ecology of pufferfish profiles of the world’s marine, brackish, and freshwater pufferfish species characteristics of TTX (tetrodotoxin) and STX (saxitoxin) of pufferfish pufferfish poisoning and symptoms: treatment and management aquarium uses of pufferfish nutritional and pharmaceutical values of pufferfish diseases and parasites of pufferfish and their management

Download or read book Emerging Security Algorithms and Techniques written by Khaleel Ahmad and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyber security is the protection of information systems, hardware, software, and information as well from theft, damages, interruption or misdirection to any of these resources. In other words, cyber security focuses on protecting computers, networks, programs and data (in use, in rest, in motion) from unauthorized or unintended access, change or destruction. Therefore, strengthening the security and resilience of cyberspace has become a vital homeland security mission. Cyber security attacks are growing exponentially. Security specialists must occupy in the lab, concocting new schemes to preserve the resources and to control any new attacks. Therefore, there are various emerging algorithms and techniques viz. DES, AES, IDEA, WAKE, CAST5, Serpent Algorithm, Chaos-Based Cryptography McEliece, Niederreiter, NTRU, Goldreich–Goldwasser–Halevi, Identity Based Encryption, and Attribute Based Encryption. There are numerous applications of security algorithms like cyber security, web security, e-commerce, database security, smart card technology, mobile security, cloud security, digital signature, etc. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics, including: Modular Arithmetic, Finite Fields Prime Number, DLP, Integer Factorization Problem Symmetric Cryptography Asymmetric Cryptography Post-Quantum Cryptography Identity Based Encryption Attribute Based Encryption Key Management Entity Authentication, Message Authentication Digital Signatures Hands-On "SageMath" This book serves as a textbook/reference book for UG, PG, PhD students, Teachers, Researchers and Engineers in the disciplines of Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Download or read book Fast Software Encryption written by Alex Biryukov and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-08-18 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Fast Software Encryption, FSE 2007, held in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, March 2007. It addresses all current aspects of fast and secure primitives for symmetric cryptology, covering hash function cryptanalysis and design, stream ciphers cryptanalysis, theory, block cipher cryptanalysis, block cipher design, theory of stream ciphers, side channel attacks, and macs and small block ciphers.

Download or read book Cryptography Tutorials Herong s Tutorial Examples written by Herong Yang and published by Herong Yang. This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cryptography tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning cryptography technologies himself. Topics include MD5 and SHA1 message digest algorithms and implementations, DES, Blowfish and AES secret key cipher algorithms and implementations, RSA and DSA public key encryption algorithms and implementations, Java and PHP cryptography APIs, OpenSSL, keytool and other cryptography tools, PKI certificates and Web browser supports. Updated in 2023 (Version v5.42) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Cryptography.

Download or read book Brooklyn the Way I Remember It written by George DeLorenzo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story takes the reader on a journey of how growing up in an Italian family in a predominantly Italian neighborhood within the protective glow of the boy's family and the local Mob bosses, as well as learning how to survive in the streets of the East New York section of Brooklyn forms the character of a young man. The era of racism, the dawning of rock and roll music, and an angelic visit - all events that helped shape the man as he is today. The story demonstrates how all of these events affected the writer personally and deeply. The reader is engrossed by the struggle of the boy trying to heed the morals and values instilled by family and church, keeping those intact while attempting to balance them with societal demands and the clash of surviving the mean streets of Brooklyn.

Download or read book The Forgotten Japanese written by Tsuneichi Miyamoto and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing look into the hearts of the Japanese people and at rural lifestyles that have all but disappeared, in a long-awaited translation of a classic text by one of Japan's great folklore scholars.

Download or read book SYMMETRIC KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY WITH PYTHON AND TKINTER written by Vivian Siahaan and published by BALIGE PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2024-08-24 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the evolving landscape of data security, encryption algorithms play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information. This book delves into several prominent encryption algorithms, including AES, DES, 3DES, Blowfish, and CAST. Each algorithm offers unique strengths and is suitable for different use cases. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) stands out for its robust security and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for many modern applications. Data Encryption Standard (DES), while historically significant, has largely been replaced by Triple DES (3DES), which enhances DES's security by applying it multiple times. Blowfish, a versatile and fast cipher, and CAST, known for its flexibility in key lengths, are also explored for their practical applications in various security scenarios. To provide a hands-on approach, this book includes detailed Python examples and Tkinter-based graphical user interfaces for each encryption algorithm. These practical examples illustrate how to implement these ciphers in real-world applications, from basic encryption and decryption processes to more complex use cases involving secure data handling and user interaction. Through these examples, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of encryption, empowering them to implement secure solutions tailored to their specific needs. In chapter two, we discussed the development of a Tkinter-based GUI application for AES encryption and decryption of synthetic data. The application consists of multiple tabs: one for displaying original data, one for showing encrypted data, another for decrypted data, and a fourth for entering and managing passwords. Key functionalities include generating a synthetic dataset with various attributes like UserID, Name, and Email, encrypting and decrypting this data using AES encryption in GCM mode, and displaying the results in a ttk.Treeview. The application also features password management, allowing users to set a password, generate an encryption key from it, and update the displays accordingly. The code includes several methods for data encryption and decryption, key derivation, and DataFrame management. The generate_data_intelligence_dataset method creates synthetic data, while encrypt_data and decrypt_data methods handle AES encryption and decryption. The update_displays method updates the DataFrame with encrypted and decrypted data and saves these to Excel files. The display_dataframe method dynamically displays DataFrames in the Tkinter GUI, with alternating row colors for better readability. This session detailed how each part of the code contributes to creating a rich and interactive application for handling encrypted data. In chapter three, we explored a detailed Tkinter application designed for managing and visualizing Bitcoin transaction data. The application generates synthetic data including wallet addresses, transaction types, dates, Bitcoin amounts, and their USD equivalents. Users enter an 8-byte DES key to encrypt Bitcoin amounts using DES encryption. The encrypted data is displayed in a tab within the Tkinter GUI, and users can view a histogram showing the distribution of Bitcoin amounts, both before and after encryption. The application leverages various Python libraries: tkinter for the GUI, pandas for data manipulation, Crypto.Cipher.DES for encryption, and matplotlib for plotting. Key functions include generating synthetic Bitcoin data, encrypting data with DES, and visualizing data distributions. The GUI is structured with tabs for entering the password, viewing original and encrypted data, and displaying distribution graphs. The session detailed how each function works, from generating Bitcoin addresses and transaction data to encrypting and decrypting data and plotting results. In chapter four, we discussed a Python code that integrates a Tkinter GUI with Triple DES (3DES) encryption and SQLite database management. The code encompasses the setup of an SQLite database, encryption and decryption of transaction data using 3DES, and functions for saving and retrieving encrypted transaction records. Key functions include generating a 3DES key, encrypting and decrypting data with appropriate padding, and handling database operations with retry logic to manage potential locking issues. We explored the database setup with table creation, and transaction management, and incorporated robust error handling to ensure reliable operation. The GUI implementation leverages Tkinter for user interaction and display, including functions to generate 3DES keys, handle encryption/decryption operations, and manage transaction records in an SQLite database. The session covered detailed explanations of how each part of the code operates, from database setup and key generation to data encryption/decryption and transaction storage. This comprehensive approach ensures secure handling of sensitive data and integrates encryption functionalities within a user-friendly interface, demonstrating practical applications of cryptographic techniques in a real-world scenario. In chapter five, we detailed a Python script using Tkinter for a secure cloud storage application leveraging Blowfish encryption. The script includes several core functionalities: user authentication, file upload and download, and cryptographic operations. Key aspects include helper functions for generating and verifying HMACs, as well as Blowfish encryption and decryption. The GUI is organized into tabs for user login/register, file upload, file download, and logs. Functions are defined to handle file selection, encryption, upload, HMAC generation, and downloading, ensuring that data integrity is maintained through HMAC verification and secure file handling. The Tkinter-based GUI is designed to provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the secure cloud storage system. The SecureCloudStorageApp class initializes and configures the GUI with tabs for different functionalities. It manages user login, registration, file selection, and storage operations. The application supports encryption and decryption of files, storing encrypted data and HMACs, and provides feedback through a log and message boxes. This setup ensures secure data handling and user management, integrating cryptographic functions seamlessly into a functional application interface. In chapter six, we discussed and refined a Python script for managing file encryption and decryption using the CAST cipher, implemented with a Tkinter graphical user interface (GUI). The script includes functions for generating encryption keys, encrypting and decrypting files, and handling file uploads and downloads. It also features user authentication and registration mechanisms, utilizing bcrypt for password hashing and checking. The GUI allows users to perform these actions through a series of buttons and input fields, with status updates and error messages displayed in a scrollable text area. We further improved the script by adding error handling for file operations and ensuring proper file path management. Enhancements included better user feedback through message boxes for errors related to file reading, JSON decoding, and user actions. These improvements aimed to make the application more robust and user-friendly, ensuring reliable file management and secure encryption practices. The final version also addressed exceptions and edge cases to enhance the overall reliability and functionality of the Tkinter-based application.