I'm an Amazon Associate

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All of the links I've provided on this Web site for purchasing books lead to Amazon.com. This site is an "Amazon Associate" which means that, under some narrow conditions, I earn a "finder's fee" if you buy a book through one of this site's links. The finder's fee is pretty modest, so it doesn't matter very much to me one way or the other.

As far as I'm concerned, the best reason to buy Authentication through Amazon is because they generally sell it at a 30% discount.

Books linked to Amazon in this site are sometimes marked with this quaint, out-of-date Amazon.com logo from the previous century:

Amazon.com's "Secure Server" allows most Web browsers to protect their book purchase transaction using the SSL cryptographic protocol described in Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of Internet Cryptography.

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind that actual book purchases are handled entirely by Amazon.com's own staff and established procedures. Be sure to contact Amazon.com directly about any questions or problems with book orders.

A note from Jeff Bezos, President of Amazon.com

     Amazon.com is pleased to have Rick Smith's Web Site in 
     the family of Amazon.com associates.  We've agreed to ship books 
     and provide customer service for orders we receive through special
     links on this site.

     Amazon.com associates list selected books in an editorial context
     that helps you choose the right books.  We encourage you to visit
     Rick Smith's site often to see what new books they've selected for 
     you.

     Thank you for shopping with an Amazon.com associate.

     Sincerely,

     Jeff Bezos
     President
     Amazon.com Books

     P.S.  We guarantee you the same high level of customer service
     you would receive at Amazon.com.  If you have a question about
     an order you've placed, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Richard E. Smith, smith@smat.us

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