Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount was een Schotse wapenkoning, dichter en dramaturg wiens werken de geest van de Renaissance weerspiegelen. Zijn werk, inclusief het enige bestaande Schotse moraliteitenspel, wordt gewaardeerd om zijn satirische commentaar op de samenleving en levendige taal. Lyndsay verweefde meesterlijk humor en sociale kritiek, waardoor hij erkenning kreeg als een belangrijke stem in de Schotse literatuur van zijn tijd.
Web applications are used every day by millions of users, which is why they are one of the most popular vectors for attackers. This title takes a look at common Web infrastructure and security controls from an attacker's perspective, allowing the reader to understand the shortcomings of their security systems.
The novel features minimal science fiction, using an interstellar voyage merely as a backdrop for the narrative. Set on Tormance, an imaginary planet orbiting Arcturus, the story reflects a time when the concept of distant lands became less fantastical, akin to the worlds in Jonathan Swift's and Thomas More's works. Tormance serves as a canvas for philosophical exploration, with the protagonist, Maskull, embarking on a quest for meaning. He is drawn to Tormance by Krag, a friend of Nightspore, and they depart from a deserted Scottish observatory. However, Maskull soon finds himself alone in Tormance, where he encounters a few individuals, often leading to their demise. As he navigates through various lands, he learns of his own impending death and ultimately discovers that he is Nightspore. The narrative culminates in a revelation from Krag, known on Earth as "Pain," regarding the cosmos's origin. The characters and landscapes serve as archetypes to critique various philosophical systems, with the sparse population of Tormance underscoring the author's points. The author advocates a variation of the Demiurge doctrine, echoing certain gnostic beliefs.
Isbel Loment is on the verge of marrying insurance underwriter Marshall Stokes, but her plans are complicated by her responsibility to find a stable home for her aunt, with whom she has spent the last nine years moving from one hotel to another. This situation highlights Isbel's dedication to family and the challenges of balancing personal desires with familial obligations.