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  1. Linux Memory Management: From Fundamentals to Kernel Internals
    Linux Memory Management: From Fundamentals to Kernel Internals
    A Complete Guide to Virtual Memory, Allocators, Paging, and Performance in the Modern Linux Kernel
    Steve Publications

    Memory is at the heart of Linux performance. This book explains how the kernel manages it from virtual memory and page allocation to NUMA, cgroups and real-world optimization. Learn through clear explanations, kernel source examples and practical exercises you can run yourself.

  2. Modern Native Windows API
    Modern Native Windows API
    Mastering the Win32 API with C23 and the Latest Windows SDK
    Steve Publications

    Build fast, reliable Windows desktop applications the right way. This book takes you from your first Win32 window to modern, production ready software using C23, the latest Windows SDK and Visual Studio 2026. Along the way you will learn practical techniques for performance, security and deep Windows integration.

  3. Building macOS Applications with Swift
    Building macOS Applications with Swift
    From First Program to Production Application
    Steve Publications

    Whether you are opening Xcode for the first time or ready to ship a polished desktop app, this book guides you through every step. Learn Swift with practical projects, understand how macOS apps are built and gain the skills to create software that is ready for real users and the Mac App Store.

  4. The Linux Virtual Filesystem
    The Linux Virtual Filesystem
    Architecture, Implementation, and Administration from Kernel Internals to Cloud-Native Systems
    Steve Publications

    The Linux Virtual Filesystem is the abstraction that unifies every filesystem in Linux behind a single interface. This book explores its architecture, kernel implementation, and modern applications, giving system administrators, developers, and kernel engineers the knowledge to understand, troubleshoot, and extend the VFS.

  5. バッファオーバーフローの悪用と防御の回避
    バッファオーバーフローの悪用と防御の回避
    メモリ破壊脆弱性の徹底解説:エクスプロイトと防御
    Steve Publications

    メモリ破損は、依然としてソフトウェアの脆弱性の中でも最も重大な分類の一つです。本書では、メモリ破損の基礎から、現代のエクスプロイト技術、それらを防ぐために設計された防御機構までを包括的に取り上げ、セキュリティ専門家や研究者がこれらの脆弱性の仕組みを深く理解し、効果的な対策を講じるための知識を提供します。

  6. Ausnutzung von Pufferüberläufen und Umgehung von Schutzmechanismen
    Ausnutzung von Pufferüberläufen und Umgehung von Schutzmechanismen
    Ein tiefer Einblick in Speicherbeschädigungs-Schwachstellen, Ausnutzung und Verteidigung
    Steve Publications

    Speicherkorruption zählt zu den schwerwiegendsten Klassen von Softwareschwachstellen. Dieses Buch vermittelt die Grundlagen, moderne Exploitation-Techniken und wirksame Schutzmaßnahmen und richtet sich an IT-Sicherheitsexperten sowie Schwachstellenforscher.

  7. 버퍼 오버플로우 악용 및 방어 우회
    버퍼 오버플로우 악용 및 방어 우회
    메모리 손상 취약점, 익스플로이팅 및 방어에 대한 심층 연구
    Steve Publications

    메모리 손상(Memory Corruption)은 여전히 가장 심각한 소프트웨어 취약점 유형 중 하나입니다. 이 책은 메모리 손상의 기초 개념, 최신 익스플로잇 기법, 그리고 이를 방어하기 위해 설계된 다양한 방어 메커니즘을 살펴보며, 보안 전문가와 연구자들이 이러한 취약점이 어떻게 동작하는지 깊이 이해하고 이를 효과적으로 완화하는 방법을 익힐 수 있도록 돕습니다.

  8. The Nim Programming Language
    The Nim Programming Language
    From Fundamentals to Expert-Level Mastery
    Steve Publications

    Discover the power of Nim, a language that combines Python's simplicity with C-level performance. Through practical examples and real-world projects, this book will help you master Nim and build fast, reliable, production-quality software.

  9. AArch64 (ARM64) Assembly Programming
    AArch64 (ARM64) Assembly Programming
    From Fundamentals to Advanced Systems Programming
    Steve Publications

    Master AArch64 assembly with a practical guide that covers ARM64 fundamentals, advanced instruction sets, performance optimization, debugging, and systems programming. From your first instructions to writing efficient low-level code, this book provides the knowledge and hands-on examples you need.

  10. Zig in Depth
    Zig in Depth
    A Complete Guide to Modern Systems Programming
    Steve Publications

    Zig in Depth is a practical guide to modern systems programming with Zig. Through clear explanations and runnable examples, you'll learn to write safe, efficient, and idiomatic Zig code, from the language fundamentals to advanced features like comptime, memory management, concurrency, and C interoperability.

  11. The Complete Linux Guide
    The Complete Linux Guide
    From Absolute Beginner to Advanced Practitioner — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
    Steve Publications

    Learn Linux with a practical, step-by-step guide that takes you from beginner to advanced user. Build real skills through hands-on examples and gain the confidence to use Linux in professional and everyday environments.

  12. The Reverse Engineering Handbook: From Beginner to Expert
    The Reverse Engineering Handbook: From Beginner to Expert
    A Complete Guide to Binary Analysis, Debugging, and Software Deconstruction
    Steve Publications

    Discover how software works beneath the surface with The Reverse Engineering Handbook. From assembly language and debugging to malware analysis, firmware, and AI-assisted techniques, this practical guide takes you from beginner to expert in understanding and deconstructing compiled software.

  13. Windows Internals: Architecture of Modern Microsoft Operating Systems
    Windows Internals: Architecture of Modern Microsoft Operating Systems
    From Boot to Shutdown — Kernel Design, Security, Virtualization, and Debugging in Windows 10, 11, and Server
    Steve Publications

    Discover how Windows really works beneath the desktop. From boot to shutdown, this book provides a practical, in-depth exploration of the Windows NT kernel, covering architecture, memory management, security, virtualization, debugging, and more for developers, security professionals, and advanced students.

  14. Building a Hypervisor in Rust
    Building a Hypervisor in Rust
    From First Principles to a Full Virtualization Platform
    Steve Publications

    Build a complete x86_64 hardware-assisted hypervisor in Rust from the ground up. Through real, compilable code and clear explanations, you'll implement every major subsystem, from CPU and memory virtualization to device emulation, VirtIO, and multi-vCPU scheduling, gaining a practical understanding of modern virtualization.

  15. Inside macOS
    Inside macOS
    Architecture, Kernel, and Systems Programming on Apple's Operating System
    Steve Publications

    macOS powers millions of devices, but few developers ever explore what lies beneath its polished interface. Inside macOS explains how the XNU kernel, Mach, BSD, Apple Silicon, APFS, and modern security technologies work together, giving systems programmers, security researchers, and engineers a deep understanding of Apple's operating system.