Cracking Codes (The Knowledge) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

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First the ancient Greeks hid messages under their hair. Then Mary Queen of Scots completely lost her head because of a cracked code. Now computers create codes no human can crack. This revealing guide gives you the key to unlock the secret languages of spies. Get on the case to discover how to decipher dots aand dashes, fathom flags, and suss a simple cipher. Find out how codes shaped history, won wars nd could even help us talk to aliens. PLUS try your hand at code making and code-breaking. Will you crack under pressure?

3 Reviews 5 star:  (2) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, a great book, 20 Jan 2004 By A Customer This was an excellent read. I really enjoyed every page of this book. What amazes me about it (and, in fact, every book in "The Knowledge" series) is how much I learnt from them. After being thoroughly entertained by the adventures of code-cracking secret agent Luke Warm, I suddenly realised that I knew an awful lot more about codes than any other book had ever told me. Many "serious" non-fiction books leave you so bored that all the information goes in one ear and out of the other. Not so this one! I would recommend it to everyone, everywhere. Honestly. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A REALLY cracking read!, 7 Nov 2003 By A Customer This book was so interesting that I had to read it slowly to make sure I absorbed every word. Not only does it explain how some really tough codes work, there's masses of fascinating historical detail about how making and breaking codes changed the course of wars. It even explains how the enigma machine worked. I loved it. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4.0 out of 5 stars `..Try your hand at code-making and code-breaking - will you crack under the pressure?', 16 Mar 2007 By  A B CeDar - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    `As `Mary, Queen of Scots' discovered too late, it's the important words in your messages that you need to replace with code. Some of the most important ones are the names of people and places. Replacing those with codenames can make it very hard for outsiders to understand your message...... If you want to be in the know, get `The Knowledge'!' If you have read Diana Kimpton's other books, like `Spectacular Special Effects`, you will appreciate how she puts knowledge across, in a humorous way. This book is no exception. A colourful, witty cover opens to 157 pages, split over 13 chapters:- Introduction Code-cracking timeline The secret word of codes Codes or ciphers? The Great Hieroglyphics Mystery Hidden messages Simple ciphers Codenames and code talkers Juggling letters Outwitting the code breakers Machines that keep secrets Computer codes Alien encounters Black and white illustrations/cartoons throughout with `did you know boxes?', things to try, and notes from `The Secret Agent's Handbook'. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 3 customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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