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Think and act like a Navy SEAL, and you can survive anything. The world is a dangerous place. You can live scared-or be prepared.

For business professionals who want to make it in today's extremely aggressive business environment. Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs is written especially for business professionals in today’s cutthroat business environment. From his learned wisdom as a veteran SEAL, the author guides the reader through the keys to leadership success and the role of a leader in building a well-organized, competent, resourceful group of professionals who work together creatively to achieve results. The business world can be ruthless, but with the team secrets of the “best of the best” you can expect fast results, improved cooperation, and production.

Safely manage your secret information like passwords, keys, and certificates in Kubernetes. This practical guide is full of best practices and methods for adding layers of security that will defend the critical data of your applications. In Kubernetes Secrets Management you will find: Strategies for storing secure assets in Kubernetes Cryptographic options and how to apply them in Kubernetes Using the HashiCorp Vault server on Kubernetes for secure secrets storage Managing security with public cloud providers Applying security concepts using tools from the Kubernetes ecosystem End-to-end secrets storage from development to operations Implementing in Kubernetes in CI/CD systems Secrets, like database passwords and API keys, are some of the most important data in your application. Kubernetes Secrets Management reveals how to store these sensitive assets in Kubernetes in a way that’s protected against leaks and hacks. You’ll learn the default capabilities of Kubernetes secrets, where they’re lacking, and alternative options to strengthen applications and infrastructure. Discover a security-first mindset that is vital for storing and using secrets correctly, and tools and concepts that will help you manage sensitive assets such as certificates, keys, and key rotation. About the technology Kubernetes relies on passwords, tokens, keys, certificates, and other sensitive information to keep your system secure. But how do you keep these “secrets” safe? In this concise, practical book you’ll learn secrets management techniques that go far beyond the Kubernetes defaults. About the book Kubernetes Secrets Management reveals security best practices and reliable third-party tools for protecting sensitive data in Kubernetes-based systems. In this focused guide, you’ll explore relevant, real-world examples like protecting secrets in a code repository, securing keys with HashiCorp Vault, and adding layers to maintain protection after a breach. Along the way, you’ll pick up secrets management techniques you can use outside Kubernetes, as well. What's inside Cryptographic options you can apply in Kubernetes Managing security with public cloud providers Secrets storage, from development to production End-to-end Kubernetes secrets management in CI/CD systems About the reader For readers experienced with Kubernetes and CI/CD practices. About the author Alex Soto is a director of developer experience at Red Hat, a Java Champion since 2007, an international speaker, and a teacher at Salle URL University. Andrew Block is a distinguished architect with Red Hat, and an active member of the open-source community. Table of Contents PART 1 SECRETS AND KUBERNETES 1 Kubernetes Secrets 2 An introduction to Kubernetes and Secrets PART 2 MANAGING SECRETS 3 Securely storing Secrets 4 Encrypting data at rest 5 HashiCorp Vault and Kubernetes 6 Accessing cloud secrets stores PART 3 CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION AND CONTINUOUS DELIVERY 7 Kubernetes-native continuous integration and Secrets 8 Kubernetes-native continuous delivery and Secrets

The Empire of Secret's darkest, deadliest confidences are leaking and Pellucid Rose is about to discover she's one of them. Pellucid Rose accepts the dark and alluring God of Secret’s invitation to come to the Empire of Secrets to help him solve the mystery of how sealed secrets are leaking—a problem that, if not solved quickly, could doom the Empire of Secrets. But the instant she steps from Harpoc’s dark and swirling shadows, beings blanch as they spot the ring she’s worn her entire life; it’s her only connection to parents she’s never known. What lengths will she have to go to, to discover the truth about the ring, and how will she cope when the truth shatters everything she’s known about herself? Empire of Secrets is the second book in the enthralling God of Secrets paranormal fantasy series. Fans of Sarah J. Maas, K. F. Breene, and Laura Thalassa will adore USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee’s vulnerable, intimate, and gritty tale of fierce mythical creatures, magical adventures, and unique ancient myth retellings. Buy Empire of Secrets to dive into a secret affair today! ★★★★★ "I love when an author writes a page turner that keeps you up so late at night but you just have to find out what happens next and a book that leaves you emotionally spent because you have literally felt all emotions (joy, sadness, anger, etc)." - Debbie S, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "This amazing installment got straight to my heart." - Nat N, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Lee knows how to spin a story, especially through detail." - Rebecca, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "*Want inner turmoil? Check! How about action, adventure, and magic? Check all those! I can't wait for book three!" - Alexandra, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Enchanting, seductive, playful and full of so much life. It left me breathless and on the edge of my seat. I seriously cannot wait to read where Pell’s story goes next!" - Tarra, Amazon Reviewer

For those who wish to master the art of magical achievement, there are numerous occult aids which may be of value. Some of these tools are amulets, fetishes, charms, symbols, talismans. These are objects inscribed with a magic incantation or sign that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention or accidental resemblance - a visible sign of something invisible. They are worn or carried to avert harm, ward off misfortune, protect against danger, to bring good, insure fortunate events and attract love, luck, and favorable conditions. The seals herein are only the most popular or readily available talismans. The suggestions for uses have been modernized, shortened and simplified to suit the modern user.

For 5,000 years, kings and emperors had ruled China with the palace as their power hub. Yet the common people knew little of the goings-on there, even though court affairs greatly affected their lives. In this book, we unveil the secrets of the Chinese palace. You will learn about the physical palaces of the various dynasties of China although most of them no longer exist. Meet the occupants of the palace: the emperors, empresses, imperial concubines and siblings, eunuchs and many others, and find out how the notable ones altered the course of history. You will be surprised to know that although authority was vested in the emperor, there were numerous occasions when others, such as the empress, concubines, eunuchs and even imperial siblings around him, supplanted his power. Renowned cartoonist Tian Hengyu now relives these stirring tales with the deft strokes of his pen to shed new insights into Chinese history.