Code Breaking : A History and Explanation by Rudolph Kippenhahn Hardcover

Stray Dog Books
(2785)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $5.00
ApproximatelyS$ 6.54
Condition:
Very Good
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Shipping:
US $5.55 (approx S$ 7.26) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 26 Nov and Tue, 2 Dec to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)

Shop with confidence

Top Rated Plus
Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. Learn more- Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:334332560723
Last updated on Oct 20, 2024 06:00:33 SGTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
ISBN
9781468300741
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1468300741
ISBN-13
9781468300741
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114119249

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Code Breaking : a History and Explanation
Subject
Communication Studies, General
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Author
Rudolph Kippenhahn
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
A breezy survey of codes, ranging from the betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots... to the nature of credit card security., A breezy survey of codes, ranging from the betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots… to the nature of credit card security.
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
The achievements of cryptography, the art of writing and deciphering coded messages, have become a part of everyday life, especially in our age of electronic banking and the Internet., In Code Breaking , Rudolf Kippenhahn offers readers both an exciting chronicle of cryptography and a lively exploration of the cryptographer's craft. Rich with vivid anecdotes from a history of coding and decoding and featuring three new chapters, this revised and expanded edition makes the often abstruse art of deciphering coded messages accessible to the general reader and reveals the relevance of codes to our everyday high-tech society. A stylishly written, meticulously researched adventure, Code Breaking explores the ways in which communication can be obscured and, like magic, made clear again., In Code Breaking, Rudolf Kippenhahn offers readers both an exciting chronicle of cryptography and a lively exploration of the cryptographer's craft. Rich with vivid anecdotes from a history of coding and decoding and featuring three new chapters, this revised and expanded edition makes the often abstruse art of deciphering coded messages accessible to the general reader and reveals the relevance of codes to our everyday high-tech society. A stylishly written, meticulously researched adventure, Code Breaking explores the ways in which communication can be obscured and, like magic, made clear again.

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Stray Dog Books

100% positive feedback•7.9K items sold

Joined Jun 2019
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
4.9
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
Buddhism/Eastern ThoughtArt/PhotographyWestern Thought/PhilosophyLiterature/PoetryReligion/MythologyMusicNature/EcologyBirds/WildlifeAmerican Indian Interest

Seller feedback (2,894)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • m***i (383)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great seller! All the books were exactly as described, with excellent communication, very secure packaging, and fast shipping. On top of the fair prices, the bulk discount was especially generous.
    MIRCEA CÂTÂRESCU - Nostalgia: Traducción de Marian Ochoa de Eribe Intro. Soldán (#335352141991)
  • 9***9 (583)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Exactly as pictured & described but better! Fantastic seller took the time to pack well with bubble wrap & fragile tape.Seller worked with me to separate his items.Outstanding price!Shipped fast.Looks incredible!Thank you so much!!!Will cherish this piece until I die!!!
    Stephen Lyons MC3 Millennium Cube Crystal Sculpture Paperweight Large ONE 7.5 (#336053989045)
  • y***3 (297)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past year
    Verified purchase
    The package arrived at a reasonable amount of time, USPS Media Mail. The book was cocooned in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. The book is as described on the listing. A definite excellent value! I will definitely purchase from this seller again!
    Easton Press - The Poems Of W.B. Yeats / 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (#335608336353)
See all feedback