Code Breaking : A History and Explanation by Rudolph Kippenhahn Hardcover

Stray Dog Books
(2837)
Business
Registered as a business seller
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $5.00
Approximately£3.75
Condition:
Very Good
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Postage:
US $5.55 (approx £4.16) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 9 Dec and Fri, 12 Dec to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the delivery service selected, the seller's delivery history and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
    Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:334332560723
Last updated on 19 Oct, 2024 23:00:33 BSTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ...
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

Seller business information

I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.

About this seller

Stray Dog Books

100% positive Feedback•8.0K items sold

Joined Jun 2019
Registered as a business seller
Visit shopContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable postage cost
4.9
Delivery time
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this shop

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

Seller Feedback (2,943)

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.
    José Donoso - Nueva Novelas Breves - ALFAGUARA (#335355504904)
  • 9***9 (585)- 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)
  • e***e (2039)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Fine copy of this early sci-fi anthology, packed securely and mailed promptly. It arrived in excellent condition, and its appearance was as described and a good value. It was a quality purchase and I am very pleased with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this seller again. Highly Recommended!
    Mammoth Bks.: The Mammoth Book of Fantastic Science Fiction : Short Novels of... (#335053029447)
See all Feedback

More to explore: