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Built specifically for statistical computing and graphics, the R language, along with its amazing collection of libraries and tools, is one of the most powerful tools you can use to tackle data analysis for business, research, and other data-intensive domains. This revised and expanded third edition of R in Action covers the new tidy verse approach to data analysis and R\'s state-of-the-art graphing capabilities with the ggplot2 package. R in Action, Third Edition teaches you to use the R language, including the popular tidy verse packages, through hands-on examples relevant to scientific, technical, and business developers. Focusing on practical solutions to real-world data challenges, R expert RobKabacoff takes you on a crash course in statistics, from dealing with messy and incomplete data to creating stunning visualisations. The R language is the most powerful platform you can choose for modern data analysis. Free and open source, R\'s community has created thousands of modules to tackle challenges from data-crunching to presentation. R\'s graphical capabilities are also state-of-the-art, with a comprehensive and powerful feature set available for data visualization. R runs on all major operating systems and is used by businesses, researchers, and organizations worldwide. Σελίδες: 625, Διαστάσεις: 18.6x18.6cm

Machine Learning Engineering in Action lays out an approach to building deployable, maintainable production machine learning systems. You will adopt software development standards that deliver better code management, and make it easier to test, scale, and even reuse your machine learning code! You will learn how to plan and scope your project, manage cross-team logistics that avoid fatal communication failures, and design your code\'s architecture for improved resilience. You will even discover when not to use machine learning-and the alternative approaches that might be cheaper and more effective. When you\'re done working through this toolbox guide, you will be able to reliably deliver cost-effective solutions for organizations big and small alike. Following established processes and methodology maximizes the likelihood that your machine learning projects will survive and succeed for the long haul. By adopting standard, reproducible practices, your projects will be maintainable over time and easy for new team members to understand and adapt. Σελίδες: 300, Διαστάσεις: 18.6x18.6cm

To really benefit from the reliability and scalability you get with cloud platforms, your applications need to be designed for that environment. Cloud Native Spring in Action is a practical guide for planning, designing, and building your first cloud native apps using the powerful, industry-standard Spring framework Cloud Native Spring in Action teaches you effective Spring and Kubernetes cloud development techniques that you can immediately apply to enterprise-grade applications. As you develop an online bookshop, you\'ll learn how to build and test a cloud native app with Spring, containerize it with Docker, and deploy it to the public cloud with Kubernetes. Including coverage of security, continuous delivery, and configuration, this hands-on guide is the perfect primer for navigating the increasingly complex cloud landscape. About the TechnologyModern applications need scalability, resilience, reliability, and zero-downtime. For most large systems, that means you\'ll take advantage of cloud-based tools and services. For Java developers, Spring helps effortlessly build cloud native, production-ready applications. Combined with Kubernetes, the Spring ecosystem offers numerous built-in features to help out developers migrating or building new cloud native projects efficiently. Σελίδες: 475, Διαστάσεις: 23.4x23.4cm

Essential Infrastructure as Code teaches patterns for scaling systems and supporting infrastructure for mission-critical applications. The book is fullof flexible automation techniques and universal principles that are easy toapply to almost any use case, from data centers, to public cloud, to software-as-a-Service. The book is full of techniques that work whether you\'re managing your personal projects or making live network changes across a large enterprise. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) replaces time-consuming manual provisioning and configuration with automation via configuration managers or provisioning tools like Hashicorp Terraform. Managing your infrastructure as code makes it easy to test changes and implement new features, scale systems without downtime or operational toil, and rapidly roll back mistakes. Σελίδες: 300, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

This classic collection of essays, first published in 1979, has had an enduring influence on philosophical work on the nature of law and its relation to morality. Raz begins by presenting an analysis of the concept of authority and what is involved in law\'s claim to moral authority. He then develops a detailed explanation of the nature of law and legal systems, presenting a seminal argument for legal positivism. Within this framework Raz then examines the areas of legal thought that have been viewed as impregnated with moral values - namely the social functions of law, the ideal of the rule of law, and the adjudicative role of the courts. The final part of the book is given to understanding the proper moral attitude of a citizen towards the law. Raz examines whether the citizen is under a moral obligation to obey the law and whether there is a right to dissent. Two appendices, added for the revised edition, develop Raz\'s views on the nature of law, offering a further dialogue with the work of Hans Kelsen, and a reply to Robert Alexy\'s criticisms of legal positivism. This revised edition makes accessible one of the classic works of modern legal philosophy, and represents an ideal companion to Raz\'s new collection, Between Authority and Interpretation. Σελίδες: 360, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

R is rapidly becoming the standard software for statistical analyses, graphical presentation of data, and programming in the natural, physical, social, and engineering sciences. Getting Started with R is now the go-to introductory guide for biologists wanting to learn how to use R in their research. It teaches readers how to import, explore, graph, and analyse data, while keeping them focused on their ultimate goals: clearly communicating their data in oral presentations, posters, papers, and reports. It provides a consistent workflow for using R that is simple, efficient, reliable, and reproducible. This second edition has been updated and expanded while retaining the concise and engaging nature of its predecessor, offering an accessible and fun introduction to the packages dplyr and ggplot2 for data manipulation and graphing. It expands the set of basic statistics considered in the first edition to include new examples of a simple regression, a one-way and a two-way ANOVA. Finally, it introduces a new chapter on the generalised linear model. Getting Started with R is suitable for undergraduates, graduate students, professional researchers, and practitioners in the biological sciences. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 16.7x16.7cm

Jìn bù 1 Workbooks are packed with fun and engaging activities that support each topic in the Jìn bù 1 Pupil Book and are perfect for homework and cover work. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 19.6x19.6cm

Develop the next generation of economic minds with this thought-provoking series for first examinations 2022. Written by a highly experienced author, teacher, former IB Economics Chief Examiner and current senior examiner, the third edition has been fully updated to meet the requirements of the new guide for first examinations in 2022. It is a thought-provoking account of economic theory and policy with numerous real-world applications, encouraging international-mindedness, development of critical and independent thinking, and inquiry-based learning. This all-in-one print and digital coursebook includes a broad variety of features ensuring students will flourish in the subject and apply their skills in a diverse and practical way. Answers to coursebook activities are found in the teacher\'s resource. Σελίδες: 694, Διαστάσεις: 21.9x21.9cm

An illuminating study of early modern efforts to regulate sound in women’s residential institutions, and how the noises of city life—both within and beyond their walls—defied such regulation.Amid the Catholic reforms of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the number of women and girls housed in nunneries, reformatories, and charity homes grew rapidly throughout the city of Florence. Julia Rombough follows the efforts of legal, medical, and ecclesiastical authorities to govern enclosed women, and uncovers the experiences of the women themselves as they negotiated strict sensory regulations. At a moment when quiet was deeply entangled with ideals of feminine purity, bodily health, and spiritual discipline, those in power worked constantly to silence their charges and protect them from the urban din beyond institutional walls.Yet the sounds of a raucous metropolis found their way inside. The noise of merchants hawking their wares, sex workers laboring and socializing with clients, youth playing games, and coaches rumbling through the streets could not be contained. Moreover, enclosed women themselves contributed to the urban soundscape. While some embraced the pursuit of silence and lodged regular complaints about noise, others broke the rules by laughing, shouting, singing, and conversing. Rombough argues that ongoing tensions between legal regimes of silence and the inevitable racket of everyday interactions made women’s institutions a flashpoint in larger debates about gender, class, health, and the regulation of urban life in late Renaissance Italy.Attuned to the vibrant sounds of life behind walls of stone and sanction, A Veil of Silence illuminates a revealing history of early modern debates over the power of the senses. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

A revealing account of the lives and work of Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims in sixteenth-century Rome, examining how this African diasporic community navigated the challenges of religious pluralism in the capital of Latin Christianity.Tucked behind the apse of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome is the ancient church of Santo Stefano. During the sixteenth century, Santo Stefano hosted an unusual community: a group of Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims whose faith and culture were both like and unlike those of Latin Europe. The pilgrims of Santo Stefano were the only African community in premodern Europe to leave extensive documents in their own language (Gǝʿǝz). They also frequently collaborated with Latin Christians to disseminate their expert knowledge of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Christianity, negotiating the era’s heated debates over the boundaries of religious belonging.Translating Faith is the first book-length study of this community in nearly a century. Drawing on Gǝʿǝz and European-language sources, Samantha Kelly documents how pilgrims maintained Ethiopian Orthodox practices while adapting to a society increasingly committed to Catholic conformity. Focusing especially on the pilgrims’ scholarly collaborations, Kelly shows how they came to produce and share Ethiopian knowledge—as well as how Latin Christian assumptions and priorities transformed that knowledge in unexpected ways. The ambivalent legacies of these exchanges linger today in the European tradition of Ethiopian Studies, which Santo Stefano is credited with founding.Kelly’s account of the Santo Stefano pilgrim community is a rich tale about the possibilities and pitfalls of ecumenical dialogue, as well as a timely history in our own age marked by intensive and often violent negotiations of religious and racial difference. Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0305, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

By allowing us glimpses into 5 of his own homes, Paredes invites us to immerse ourselves in his creative process, giving us access to some of the same tools he uses across all projects to decorate rooms that feel modern even as they glamorize the past; and always, always give the sense that you are living your life in a very particular world although you are just in one room. Paredes is renowned for being a master of extrapolating an entire theme from one unique item, say the stripe of a crisp Oxford shirt or a well-worn piece of leather ranch gear, and with what some call his perfect visual pitch; creating vignettes and rooms with an energy that feels undeniably masculine and sophisticated thanks to deep wood tones, iron railings, rustic leathers, an overall patina, and earth tone soft furnishings. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 24.1x24.1cm

From fresh bouquets to floral patterns on wallpaper, fabric, and china, in Living with Flowers Lauder shares with us the many ways she brings flowers into her home. Whether it s a bunch of daisies in the kitchen to welcome friends or family for dinner, or a cheerful bud on her desk to brighten the workday, flowers are an essential part of her decor. With creative ideas for designing arrangements--from embracing the simple elegance of white or rejoicing in a riotous mix of color, to incorporating seasonal blooms into your holiday decor--Lauder generously shares her tips and secrets. Lauder also takes us through her homes, showing us how she brings the garden indoors through her decor. Elegant floral wallpaper in the dining room feels chic and timeless, floral drapes in the bedroom are traditional and luxurious, while her contemporary floral-patterned china brings a modern and minimal floral to her entertaining. Reflecting her unique blend of beauty and ease, Lauder s floral designs and decor offer endlessly inspiring ideas for how we can integrate flowers into our own homes to create welcoming and personal spaces. Σελίδες: 272

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With all-new photographs of traditionally styled houses, from 1838 to today, in this extraordinary paradise on earth, this book celebrates a tradition in architecture and in living whose appeal has proven irresistible and with good reason. With its perfect climate and abundant California sunshine, Santa Barbara represents an enduring ideal and one that s happily real, and at hand. At its heart is the historic downtown, which features pristine white-washed Mediterranean-style stucco buildings with red tile roofs that harken back to the city s Spanish colonial heritage and the iconic Santa Barbara Mission of 1787, whose austere beauty set the tone for all that would later surround it. Known world-wide as the Santa Barbara style, the town epitomizes a type of building at once elegant and suffused with poetry, here kept in an extraordinary state of preservation. From its earliest days, the influence of this special place has been felt and has since radiated across the sunbelt; it remains to this day a model of emulation and inspiration. But it is the houses and the dream of living in Santa Barbara and its sister communities of Ojai, Carpenteria, Summerland, Goleta, and Montecito, that casts the most profound spell. Featuring a wide range of these houses, estates, and gardens, many previously unpublished and unphotographed, the book is a celebration of this wonderous eden. From the landmarked Rancho Santa Clara del Norte of 1838, with its beautiful classical gardens and evocative mountain views, to the traditionally styled contemporary treasure Villa Corbeau of 2006, the reader is at once surprised, delighted, and invited in. The work of noted architects, including the legendary George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs, is featured beside that of charming anonymous builders. From historic treasures reinterpreted for today to contemporary interpretations of tradition, the book is, like Santa Barbara, a treasure to behold and a magical place within which one finds enchantment. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 24.1x24.1cm

The myth that kamikaze, or divine winds, protected Japan against the Mongol invasions of 1274 and 1281 is linked to a belief in absolute victory in the Pacific War in the twentieth century. But what was the representation of a historical past in Japan, and what role did it play as a repertoire of cultural identity before the rise of hyper-nationalism?The Historical Writing of the Mongol Invasions in Japan is about the names for Japan and the Mongols, the commemoration of battle sites and ancestors, and the antiquarian exchanges within confined circles in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In the Tokugawa culture of appearances, historical writing and related genres affirmed status identity. In the first two-thirds of the nineteenth century, the exploits of thirteenth-century warriors served as a model for propagating revolutionary change in Japanese cities, whereas in the 1880s and 1890s, conservative associations appropriated the defense against the Mongol invasions as a symbol of patriotism. The Historical Writing of the Mongol Invasions in Japan thus points to the continuities and ruptures that marked the emergence of a national culture after the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0416, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

The Picture of Dorian Gray altered the way Victorians understood the world they inhabited. It heralded the end of a repressive Victorianism, and after its publication, literature had—in the words of biographer Richard Ellmann—“a different look.” Yet the Dorian Gray that Victorians never knew was even more daring than the novel the British press condemned as “vulgar,” “unclean,” “poisonous,” “discreditable,” and “a sham.” Now, more than 120 years after Wilde handed it over to his publisher, J. B. Lippincott & Company, Wilde’s uncensored typescript is published for the first time, in an annotated, extensively illustrated edition.The novel’s first editor, J. M. Stoddart, excised material—especially homosexual content—he thought would offend his readers’ sensibilities. When Wilde enlarged the novel for the 1891 edition, he responded to his critics by further toning down its “immoral” elements. The differences between the text Wilde submitted to Lippincott and published versions of the novel have until now been evident to only the handful of scholars who have examined Wilde\'s typescript.Wilde famously said that Dorian Gray “contains much of me”: Basil Hallward is “what I think I am,” Lord Henry “what the world thinks me,” and “Dorian what I would like to be—in other ages, perhaps.” Wilde’s comment suggests a backward glance to a Greek or Dorian Age, but also a forward-looking view to a more permissive time than his own, which saw Wilde sentenced to two years’ hard labor for gross indecency. The appearance of Wilde’s uncensored text is cause for celebration. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0411, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

This book provides a disciplined, systematic look at what is necessary to the planning and implementation of an effective Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) programme.Throughout, attention is paid to balancing theory with practical application, how to successfully implement theory for effective communication. Step-by-step, knowledge and understanding builds through the book, starting by laying a foundation to provide context, looking at the role of IMC in building brands and strengthening companies. The book then considers what goes into developing and executing effective messages, and how to ensure that they are consistent and consistently delivered, regardless of media. A detailed, practical overview of the strategic planning process is provided, illustrated by numerous examples and cases, along with ‘desktop’ tools and worksheets for developing and implementing an IMC plan. The 4th edition of this classic textbook has been fully updated throughout, and includes:Updated and expanded coverage of digital media, including issues relating to privacy and media strategyNew sections on setting campaign budgets, brand architecture, target audience action objectives, social marketing communication, and such practices as gamification and experiential marketingExtended content on international advertising and shared cultural valuesThe introduction of a channels-based typology of marketing communicationUpdated international examples and case studies throughout.A comprehensive and accessible guide to the steps of planning and developing an effective IMC campaign, this book should be core reading for students studying Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Principles of Advertising, Media Planning and Brand Management. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 17.4x17.4cm

Creativity for Innovation Management is a rigorous yet applied guide, which illustrates what creativity is, why it matters, and how it can be developed at both individual and group levels. Unlike many technique-oriented books, this book combines theory with practice, drawing on the latest research in psychology, organisational behaviour, innovation and entrepreneurship.The text provides a range of opportunities to explore innovative and creative processes and develop them via activities linked to relevant tools and techniques, as well as real-life case studies. By working through key competence areas at personal and then team levels, the book demonstrates to students how to build entrepreneurial practices, strong, innovative teams, and organisations that encourage and facilitate innovative thinking.This second edition has been updated throughout, including a new chapter exploring the impact of emerging technologies on creativity, further material on human-centred design, crowdsourcing and collaboration platforms, and cross-cultural differences in innovation management. This textbook is ideal for postgraduate students of Innovation and Creativity and Entrepreneurship, as well as professionals who want to excel by developing and applying their own creativity at work.Online resources complement the book, with access to key tools, techniques, and activities, as well as supporting video and audio material and cases, to support learning and teaching. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 17.4x17.4cm

The Short Oxford History of English Literature is the most comprehensive and scholarly history of English literature on the market. It offers an introductory guide to the literature of the British Isles from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day in eleven chapters covering all the major periods of English literature chronologically. Professor Sanders provides detailed analysis of the major writers and their works and examines the impact of British literature on contemporary political, social and intellectual developments. This third edition has been revised and updated for a 21st century reader, incorporating discussion of a greater number of female and contemporary authors. Σελίδες: 768, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

Microservice APIs in Python shares successful strategies and techniques for designing Microservices systems, with a particular emphasis on creating easy-to-consume APIs.This practical guide focuses on implementation over philosophizing and has just enough theory to get you started. You\'ll quickly go hands on designing the architecture for a microservices platform, produce standard specifications for REST and GraphQL APIs, and bake in authentication features to keep your APIs secure. Written in a framework-agnostic manner, its universal principles of API and microservices design can easily be applied to your favorite stack and toolset. About the TechnologyStandard Python web applications, such as those you\'d typically build with Django or Flask, can be hard to scale and maintain when built as monoliths. Microservices design makes it possible to isolate key features and functionality as independently written and maintained services. To take advantage of this more resilient architecture, you need to learn the patterns, frameworks, and tools that make Python-based microservices easy to build and manage. Σελίδες: 425, Διαστάσεις: 18.5x18.5cm

Drawing on the authors\' extensive experience at the Bar, Evidence provides an excellent introduction to the essential principles of the law of evidence in both civil and criminal litigation. The manual clearly explains the key rules of evidence, while its practical approach ensures that trainee barristers are prepared to conduct litigation in pupillage and beyond. This manual has been fully revised to cover all recent developments in both civil and criminal evidence, ensuring that the most up-to-date procedure rules and guidelines are included. Digital formats This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks Σελίδες: 376, Διαστάσεις: 20.7x20.7cm

Ace the toughest system design interview questions and land the job and salary you want! For software engineers, software architects, and engineering managers looking to advance their careers. Acing the System Design Interview tackles the hardest part of the software engineering hiring process – the system design interview. Never fear! In this book, Zhiyong Tan reveals his unique system design interview techniques that have earned him job offers from Amazon, Apple, PayPal, and Uber. The book goes well beyond typical soft skills. You will master a structured and organised approach to present system design ideas like: Scaling databases to support heavy trafficDistributed transactions techniques to ensure data consistencyServices for functional partitioning such as API gateway, service mesh, and metadataCommon API paradigms including REST, RPC, and GraphQLCaching strategies, including their tradeoffsLogging, monitoring, and alerting concepts that are critical in any system designCommunication skills that demonstrate your engineering maturity The interview\'s open-ended nature often makes nailing it more art than science – and notoriously difficult to prepare for. With this book, you will dive deep into the common technical topics that arise during interviews, learning how to apply them to mentally perfect different kinds of systems.   About the technology Any senior role in software engineering will include system design interviews in the hiring process. Built around open-ended questions with no standard answer, these interviews test how well you understand the design of complex systems. You will need to demonstrate that you can balance trade-offs to design a system that both meets current requirements and is flexible to future modifications and extensions – all in a 50-minute interview! Σελίδες: 472, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

This highly anticipated new edition features NEW poets, NEW poems and innovative digital resources. The Sixth Edition of The Norton Anthology of Poetry is an even better teaching tool for instructors and remains an unmatched value for students. Σελίδες: 2384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Optimise the performance of your systems with practical experiments used by engineers in the world\'s most competitive industries. Experimentation for Engineers: From A/B testing to Bayesian optimization is a toolbox of techniques for evaluating new features and fine-tuning parameters. You will start with a deep dive into methods like A/B testing and then graduate to advanced techniques used to measure performance in industries such as finance and social media. You will learn how to: Design, run, and analyse an A/B testBreak the \"feedback loops\" caused by periodic retraining of ML modelsIncrease experimentation rate with multi-armed banditsTune multiple parameters experimentally with Bayesian optimisationClearly define business metrics used for decision-makingIdentify and avoid the common pitfalls of experimentation By the time you\'re done, you will be able to seamlessly deploy experiments in production, whilst avoiding common pitfalls. About the technology Does my software really work? Did my changes make things better or worse? Should I trade features for performance? Experimentation is the only way to answer questions like these. This unique book reveals sophisticated experimentation practices developed and proven in the world\'s most competitive industries and will help you enhance machine learning systems, software applications, and quantitative trading solutions. Σελίδες: 248, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

Discover Podman, a next-generation container engine that manages containers rootlessly and provides extra layers of exceptional security unavailable in Docker and other container platforms. In Podman in Action you will learn how to: Build and run containers in rootless modeDevelop and manage podsUse SystemD to oversee a container\'s lifecycleWork with the Podman service via PythonKeep your containers confined using Podman security featuresManage containerized applications on edge devices Podman in Action shows you how to deploy containerized applications on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems using Podman. Written by Daniel Walsh, who leads the Red Hat Podman team, this book teaches you how to securely manage the entire application lifecycle without human intervention. It also demonstrates how, with Podman, you can easily convert containerized applications into Kubernetes-based microservices. about the technology Podman is a daemonless container engine that lets you build and run containers on all Linux distributions, Windows, and MacOS. It supports the fork exec model for running containers, which allows for better integration with a system and makes it easier to run rootless. It also boasts unique advanced features, such as the ability to create and run Pods that are similar to Kubernetes, and execute Kubernetes YAML. And if you\'re not ready to completely move on from Docker, Podman can run as a service and support the Docker API in a way that works with docker-compose and docker-py. about the reader For developers or system administrators experienced with Linux and the basics of Docker. Σελίδες: 310, Διαστάσεις: 18.8x18.8cm

.NET MAUI in Action shows you how to use the cutting-edge MAUI framework to write apps that will run on Windows, Android, macOS and iOS platforms using your existing .NET development skills. This book reveals essential MAUI development techniques through hands-on example applications in every chapter. You will learn cross-platform development quickly as you start building your own rich apps. Ideal for experienced developers, this book will help you Set up your environment for cross-platform developmentWrite an interactive UI in XAML using out-of-the-box controlsApply the MVVM pattern to build maintainable codeExtend your control library with custom controlsStructure your app using common navigation paradigmsBuild fully custom-drawn controls with the MAUI Graphics LibraryUse common device features like GPSUse DevOps tools to automate deployment and testing About the technology .NET MAUI is a new .NET workload for building apps that run on iOS, MacOS, Android, and Windows. It is a simple, easy-to-use evolution of Xamarin.Forms that allows you to share the same code across cloud, web, desktop, and mobile. Best of all, you get access to the entire ecosystem of .NET tools. You can keep using your favourite stack to develop amazing UIs and share code with other components of your solution. Σελίδες: 456, Διαστάσεις: 18.6x18.6cm

Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction is the most wide-ranging textbook on genocide yet published. Designed as a text for undergraduate and graduate students from a range of disciplines, it will also appeal to non-specialists and general readers.Fully updated to reflect the latest thinking in this rapidly developing field, this unique book: Provides an introduction to genocide as both a historical phenomenon and an analytical-legal concept, including the concept of genocidal intent and the dynamism and contingency of genocidal processes. Discusses the role of state-building, imperialism, war, and social revolution in fueling genocide. Supplies a wide range of full-length case studies of genocides worldwide, each with a supplementary study. Explores perspectives on genocide from the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science/international relations, and gender studies. Considers the future of genocide, with attention to historical memory and genocide denial; initiatives for truth, justice, and redress; and strategies of intervention and prevention.Highlights of the new edition include: New case studies of the Uyghur genocide in the People’s Republic of China, the Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar, and Muslims in India. The historical and archaeological legacy of genocide. New and vivid testimonies of survivors and witnesses to genocide.This significantly revised fourth edition will remain an indispensable text for new generations of genocide study and scholarship. An accompanying website (www.genocidetext.net) features a selection of supplementary materials, teaching aids, and Internet resources. Σελίδες: 766, Διαστάσεις: 17.4x17.4cm

Understanding Java from the JVM up gives you a solid foundation to grow your expertise and take on advanced techniques for performance, concurrency, containerization, and more. In The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition you will learn: The new Java module system and why you should use itBytecode for the JVM, including operations and classloadingPerformance tuning the JVMWorking with Java\'s built-in concurrency and expanded optionsProgramming in Kotlin and Clojure on the JVMMaximizing the benefits from your build/CI tooling with Maven and GradleRunning the JVM in containersPlanning for future JVM releases The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition introduces both the modern innovations and timeless fundamentals you need to know to become a Java master. Authors Ben Evans, Martijn Verburg, and Jason Clark distil their decades of experience as Java Champions, veteran developers, and key contributors to the Java ecosystem into this clear and practical guide. about the technology Java\'s history of innovation, its huge collection of libraries and frameworks, and the flexibility of the JVM have cemented its place as one of the world\'s most popular programming languages. Although it\'s easy to get started with Java, understanding how the language intersects with the JVM is the key to unlocking the power of this awesome language and its deep ecosystem of frameworks, tools, and alternative JVM-based languages. about the book The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition is a complete revision of the classic original with the latest innovations of the Java platform. It upgrades your existing Java skills with both JVM fundamentals like bytecode, and powerful new features such as modules and concurrency models. You\'ll broaden your understanding of what\'s possible by exploring Kotlin and other JVM languages, and learn how functional programming can offer a powerful new perspective. Each concept is illustrated with hands-on examples, including a fully modularized application/library, build setups for Maven and Gradle, and creating your own multithreaded application. Σελίδες: 725, Διαστάσεις: 18.6x18.6cm

Razor Pages lets you build, configure, and deploy amazing dynamic ASP.NET websites with ease. In ASP.NET Core Razor Pages in Action you will learn: Building, configuring, and publishing a data-driven websiteCreating a complete web application step-by-stepForms for collecting and processing user dataConnecting to databases from a Razor PageProtecting areas of a Razor Page from unauthorized access with ASP.NET IdentityUsing Object Relational Mapping tools to work with data in Razor Pages applicationsGenerating CRUD pages using scaffolding gesturesGenerating and sending email from your web application ASP.NET Core Razor Pages in Action teaches you to develop dynamic websites using the powerful Razor Pages framework, .NET 6, and ASP.NET. Razor Pages generates HTML on the server, and is the perfect choice for eCommerce sites, intranet services, content management systems, and other apps that require reliability. In this book, you\'ll use Razor Pages to build a complete application for booking city breaks, learning to iterate amazing new features chapter-by-chapter. about the technology Razor Pages sits on top of .NET 6 as a key part of ASP.NET Core, and has become the recommended tool for any developer building websites with Microsoft technologies. The page-focused framework is great for building dynamic websites that change frequently, and simplifies the process of building complex applications. about the book ASP.NET Core Razor Pages in Action shows you how to use Razor Pages to create dynamic websites that are easy to test and scale. You\'ll go hands-on to build a complete vacation-booking application, incorporating new framework features and adding complexities as they\'re introduced. As the application unfolds, you\'ll see how Razor Pages simplifies all the essential tasks of web development, from form creation and data processing, to easy publication and deployment. You\'ll also learn to enhance your web applications with the huge ecosystem of C# libraries, and how to locate the perfect tool for your task using centralized repositories. Σελίδες: 456, Διαστάσεις: 18.7x18.7cm

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examGet complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition covers exam N10-008 in full detail. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, scenarios, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this authoritative guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.Covers all exam topics, including:Network architecturesCabling and topologyEthernet basicsNetwork installationTCP/IP applications and network protocolsRoutingNetwork namingAdvanced networking devicesIPv6Remote connectivityWireless networkingVirtualization and cloud computingMobile networkingNetwork operationsManaging riskNetwork securityNetwork monitoring and troubleshootingOnline content includes:100+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engine20+ lab simulations to help you prepare for the performance-based questionsOne hour of video training from Mike MeyersMike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities Σελίδες: 976

The definitive reference in the field, this volume synthesizes current knowledge on writing development and instruction at all grade levels. Prominent scholars examine numerous facets of writing from sociocultural, cognitive, linguistic, neuroscience, and new literacy/technological perspectives. The volume reviews the evidence base for widely used instructional approaches, including those targeting particular components of writing. Issues in teaching specific populations--including students with disabilities and English learners--are addressed. Innovative research methods and analytic tools are clearly explained, and key directions for future investigation identified. New to This Edition *Chapters on genre instruction, evaluation and revision, argumentative writing, computer-based instruction, and professional development. *Chapters on new literacies, out-of-school writing, translation, and self-regulation. *Many new topics and authors, including more international perspectives. *Multiple chapters connect research findings to the Common Core writing standards. See also Best Practices in Writing Instruction, Third Edition, edited by Steve Graham, Charles A. MacArthur, and Michael Hebert, an accessible course text and practitioner\'s guide. Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

Foundations of European Politics: A Comparative Approach offers an accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent comparative and analytical framework. It presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe. The book draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and governments across Europe. The book is structured thematically in five parts, beginning with theoretical foundations; moving on to examine citizens and voters, elections and parties, governments and policy; and finally covering the rule of law, democracy and backsliding. Digital formats and resources Foundations of European Politics: A Comparative Approach is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · Online resources for students include: multiple choice questions, web links, essay questions, and data descriptions and data exercises. · Online resources for lecturers include: adaptable PowerPoint slides, test bank questions, figures and tables from the book. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

Create fully featured APIs with the ASP.NET Core framework! Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core is a practical beginner\'s guide to creating your first web APIs using the REST and GraphQL standards. The book is structured just like a real-world development project, with each chapter introducing a new feature request. This edition will help you develop an API that feeds web-based services, including websites and mobile apps, for a board games application. You will build your API with an ecosystem of ASP.NET Core tools that helps simplify everything from setting up your data model to generating documentation. You will learn how to: Set up your environment with VS 2022, Node, Git, and moreCreate an ASP.NET Core project from scratchIntegrate with SQL ServerUse Entity Framework Core to set up a data modelCreate back-end controllersDesign an API to serve dataWrite API documentation using Swagger and SwashbuckleConsume an API using typical web client-side frameworks, including Angular and ReactJSHandle requests and routes using controllers and Minimal API About the technology APIs are the backbone of modern software and a vital skill for anyone serious about professional development. The free and open-source ASP.NET Core framework is one of the best tools available for creating APIs! It is designed to maximise code execution speed and reliability, and its “no compile” development experience means you are never stuck waiting for your code. Widely used by both small companies and big enterprises, ASP.NET Core benefits from both the support of its open-source community and the backing of Microsoft and the Azure cloud. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 18.6x18.6cm

Winner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardThe new edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any Lean transformation an ongoing success. It shows you how to implement a sustainable, successful transformation by developing a culture that has your stakeholders throughout the organizational chart involved and invested in the outcome. It teaches you how to successfully navigate the politics in cross-functional process improvement projects, and to engage executives in ways that are personally meaningful to them. If you are a leader at any level in an organization undergoing or considering a Lean transformation, this is where you should start and finish … and start again.Read the Reviews:\"This book became an instant classic in the literature of professional operations. In this third edition, David Mann updates and expands his teaching with five additional years of valuable experience and expertise derived from his very active, multi-industry consultancy. I have benefitted greatly from his writing and wholeheartedly recommend this book to be top-of-the desk of any serious Lean practitioner or performance transformation leader.\"— Raymond C. Floyd, two-time Shingo Prize Winner, President and CEO, Plasco Energy Group\"David Mann builds substantially on his seminal work on the Lean management system. The book is full of new insight and polishes the most important ideas about Lean management. The new chapter on engaging executive leadership alone is worth the price of the book.\"— Peter Ward, Richard M. Ross Professor and Chair, Department of Management Science, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University\"This book has long been my ‘go-to’ guide on Lean management practices that help create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. I have recommended the book to countless healthcare leaders who rave about how helpful it is in translating Lean principles into daily management behaviors. The healthcare examples make it even more relevant as a must read for any hospital leader who aims to move beyond Lean tools..\"—Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals, co-author of Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen\"As more companies outside the manufacturing sector pursue Lean transformations, Creating a Lean Culture is as critical a resource as ever. Breaking down silos and navigating tricky internecine politics remain a momentous challenge, and Mann’s case-based insights are an invaluable tool.\"— Peg Pennington, Executive Director, Center for Operational Excellence, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University\"David has once again taken the topics that trip us up and put structure and guidance around them. His new work on executive involvement is worth the price of the book all by itself. Many of us have struggled with this topic and David provides a path to success.\"— Elizabeth M. King, Vice President Organizational Effectiveness, ESCO CorporationNew in the Third Edition: Contains new chapter on engaging executives in Lean initiativesIncludes 21 new case studiesPresents new examples from the healthcare and process industriesIncludes additional gemba worksheets for learning and teaching LeanProvides expanded coverage of Lean applications in complex cross functional value stream process improvement projectsWatch David Mann discuss how the latest edition of Creating a Lean Culture can help you and your organization succeed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7jrtV3cBA&feature=youtu.be Σελίδες: 408, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

Alban Berg (1885-1935), a student of Arnold Schoenberg and one of the most prominent composers of the Second Viennese School, is counted among the pioneers of twelve-tone serialism. His circle included not only the musicians of the Wiener modern but also prominent literary and artistic figures from Vienna\'s brilliant fin-de-siècle. In his short lifetime he composed two ground-breaking operas, Wozzeck and Lulu, as well as chamber works, songs, and symphonic compositions. His final completed work, the deeply moving and elegiac Violin Concerto, is performed by leading soloists across the world. This new life-and-works study from authors Bryan R. Simms and Charlotte Erwin delivers a fresh perspective formed from comprehensive study of primary sources that reveal the forces that shaped Berg\'s personality, career, and artistic outlook. One such force was Berg\'s wife, Helene Nahowski Berg, and the book provides a unique assessment of her role in the composer\'s life and work, as well as her later quest to shape his artistic legacy in the forty-one years of her widowhood. The authors present insightful analysis of all of Berg\'s major works, bringing into play Berg\'s own analyses of the music, many of which have not been considered in existing scholarship. Berg is an accessible and all-encompassing resource for all readers who wish to learn about the life and music of this composer, one of the great figures in modern music. Σελίδες: 528, Διαστάσεις: 15.7x15.7cm

This book offers a critical analysis of the contemporary and global tech culture and exposes the gender bias of masculine tech ideology and stereotypes. Is the place of \'women in tech\' immovable from masculine leadership practices? And what are the cultural, social, personal and economic consequences of gender as a point of difference in the context of work in the tech sector? Mariann Hardey examines the rise of entrepreneurial work and leadership, the contemporary urban setting of global tech work, and specifically women\'s place in tech clusters. The book engages with attempts by women to establish and then sustain their professional status and long-term careers, despite predatory social media trolling and inappropriate sexualized behaviour. Based on a series of commentaries from research undertaken by the author about workers located within \'tech cities\' in the UK, USA and East Asia regions, the work exposes the serious problem of women\'s position in the industry. While this study continues to be critical of the conceits of masculine tech ideology, prejudices and stereotypes, the work contributes to recent calls to help find solutions and ways forward. Σελίδες: 232