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D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.
by Abby White“A fresh new voice, Abby White delivers the perfect dose of humor and heartbreak with her debut D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. Readers will root for D.J. as she navigates a new home, friends, even a crush, with such insight and truth. A standout especially-young adult from an exciting new voice!” — Lilliam Rivera, author of Barely Floating “Such a fun read!” — Rick Riordan WHERE: Middle Woods, Briar, Ohio VICTIM: Rachel Simon HERO: D.J. Rosenblum VILLAINS: ??? It’s the beginning of the school year—and Briar’s newest resident, D.J. Rosenblum, is not here for it. Ever since her cousin Rachel died, D.J.’s family has been a mess: Her aunt and uncle are catatonic. Her mom is even more scatterbrained than usual. She had to postpone her bat mitzvah a whole year. Worst of all, she and her mom had to move—leaving her best friend, Eva, behind. Briar does have one redeeming factor, though: Here, in Rachel’s hometown, D.J. can finally get to the bottom of her cousin’s death. With the help of a chatty journalist and a queen-bee hacker, D.J. can fill in the last days of Rachel’s life. And if she can just figure out her Torah portion—with help from her cute tutor, Jonah—maybe, just maybe, she’ll be able to solve a bigger mystery. For fans of Looking for Alaska and Never Have I Ever comes Abby White’s debut novel, D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. It’s a basket of matzo ball soup dumplings for anyone learning to chart their own path, navigate new friendships and crushes, and figure out how to love—and live—after loss.
Remembering Jews in Maghrebi and Middle Eastern Media
by Brahim El Guabli and Mostafa HusseinThis volume examines the cultural legacy of Jewish emigration from the Maghreb and the Middle East in the years following 1948. Drawing on the remarkable cinematic and literary output of the last twenty years, this collection posits loss as a new conceptual framework in which to understand Jewish-Muslim relations. Previous studies of Jewish emigration have followed the mass departure of Jews, but the contributors to this book choose to remain behind and trace the contours of Jewish absence in Maghrebi and Middle Eastern societies. Attuned to loss in this way, the cultural memories of Jewish-Muslim life transcend the narratives of turmoil, taboo, and nostalgia that have dominated Muslim and prevalent scholarly perspectives on Jewish emigration.Read as a whole, the collection affords an uncommon opportunity to mourn and heal through a nuanced reckoning with the absence of Jews from communities in which they had lived for millennia. Its wide geographic reach and interdisciplinary nature will speak both to scholars and lay readers in Amazigh studies, Arabic studies, Middle Eastern studies, Jewish studies, memory studies, and a host of other disciplines.In addition to the editors, the contributors to this volume are Iskandar Ahmad Abdalla, Abdelkader Aoudjit, İlker Hepkaner, Sarah Irving, Stephanie Kraver, Lital Levy, Nadia Sabri, and Lior B. Sternfeld.
Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry
by David MortonHighlighting Florida’s essential, often overlooked role in shaping American film and television Motion Picture Paradise is a sweeping story of filmmaking in Florida, featuring the activities of studios and filmmakers across the peninsula by looking at the many iconic films and television shows shot in the state. In the early years of the American film industry, Florida was a favorite location for pioneer movie makers, and David Morton chronicles the state’s importance to producers throughout the next 125 years.Often overshadowed by the well-known entertainment industries of Hollywood and New York, Florida has over time had several major film production centers. Morton follows the rise and fall of filmmaking destinations across the state, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Miami, as well as pioneering underwater and location-based films shot at Florida’s unique natural springs. He argues that conflicting policies set by Florida politicians have, at various times, enticed or pushed away movie and television companies, a pattern that has hampered serious investment.Using a wealth of source materials, Morton offers a comprehensive history that demonstrates how films and television shows made in Florida have influenced the state’s sense of identity, drawing attention to Florida’s underacknowledged role as the “third coast” in American film history. Motion Picture Paradise adds new insights into the state’s dramatic social and economic transformations during the twentieth century.
Queer Genealogies in Dominican Literature and Culture
by Maja HornTracing cultural representations of queerness in the Dominican Republic from the 1950s to the present In this book, Maja Horn examines the evolution of queer Dominican literary and cultural production from the 1950s to the present, challenging simplistic developmental narratives of LGBTIQ+ progress. Through an analysis of literature, theater, and activism, Horn traces how same-sex desire and gender nonconformity have been negotiated both tacitly and overtly across the years.Beginning with early forerunners, Horn looks at literary representations in works by Hilma Contreras and Pedro René Contín Aybar during the 1930–1961 dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Horn goes on to explore the emergence of queer nightlife spaces during the Balaguer years through novels by Rita Indiana Hernández and Rey Emmanuel Andújar. Horn discusses how the work of playwright Waddys Jáquez challenges reductive mainstream representations of trans subjects and HIV/AIDS in the new democratic era. The book concludes with a discussion of groundbreaking recent texts that have expanded portrayals beyond Santo Domingo and introduced new perspectives.Throughout Queer Genealogies in Dominican Literature and Culture, Horn shows how class, race, and gender have shaped access to public space and strategies for negotiating sexuality. Horn also reveals the coexistence of different ways of expressing queer identities. Recognizing the influence of coloniality and narratives of identity in the global North, Horn celebrates the shifting geographies and multiplicities of a uniquely creole Dominican queerness.
The Girlfriend
by Michelle FrancesNOW AN AMAZON ORIGINAL SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO STARRING ROBIN WRIGHT AND OLIVIA COOKE!She&’s selfish. She&’s conniving. She&’s a liar.She&’s coming to dinner.Meet THE GIRLFRIEND. Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three-year-old son, Daniel, who is kind, handsome, and talented. Then Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is young, beautiful, and smart but hasn&’t led Laura&’s golden life. And she wants it. When tragedy strikes, a decision is made and a lie is told. A lie so terrible it changes their lives forever… The Girlfriend is a taut and wickedly twisted debut psychological thriller—a novel of subtle sabotage, retaliation, jealousy and fear, which pivots on an unforgivable lie, and examines the mother–son–daughter-in-law relationship in a chilling new light.
Art with Markers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Vivid Landscapes and Cityscapes with Acrylic Pens
by Angela PanA beautiful and accessible guide to making art with markers, from beloved artist Angela Pan.Versatile and approachable, marker pens are the must-have material for aspiring artists. Like watercolor, acrylic paint markers are beginner-friendly—you need just a bit of targeted instruction to achieve the styles you admire online. But where to begin?In Art with Markers, Angela Pan gives straightforward and thorough guidance on beginning your journey to becoming the artist you want to be. This handy art instruction book includes:22 illustrated, step-by-step projectsColor mixing, drawing, and blending techniquesTroubleshooting tips for preparing, cleaning, and storing markersWork through these pages and you’ll have your own collection of stunning landscape images and all the tools you need to turn your imagination into original marker art. Whether you’re curious to try a new medium or are already a fan of marker brands like Posca and Molotow, this book will be the perfect companion on your creative journey.EASY-TO-FOLLOW GUIDE: Step-by-step instructions make it possible for artists of all levels to enjoy and learn. This is an essential resource for art students and hobbyists wanting to add markers to their repertoire.POPULAR MARKER ARTIST: Angela Pan's dreamy landscapes and cityscapes, inspired by her travels, have won her many fans. She has created art kits and a series of sketchbooks for Mossery, been exhibited at Gallery Nucleus, and offers a drawing class on Domestika. WONDERFUL ART GIFT: Beautifully packaged, with full-color artwork throughout, this makes a great present alongside a set of markers. Perfect for the aspiring artist or art lover in your life!Perfect for:Aspiring creatives and art studentsExperienced artists branching out into the marker mediumFans of Angela Pan's art and tutorialsArt journalers and travel journalersFans of manga/anime and manga/anime-style illustrationGift-giving for birthday, graduation, bon voyage, or any special occasion
Bisexuality Beyond Binaries: Celebrating Multiple Bisexual Identities in a World of Erasure
by Lisa SpeidelThis book brings together a collection of diverse contributors to discuss bisexual erasure and biphobia and how this intersects with racism, sexism, ableism and transphobia.Amplifying the voices of a group often unheard and erased, this book explores and celebrates the experiences, stories, and complexities of bisexual identity, providing tools to help dismantle the dehumanization of erasure, move beyond the gender binary, and increase visibility of multiple bisexualities. Beginning by outlining key definitions, labels, and context, each chapter addresses an identity or experience that intersects with bisexual identity, such as disability, masculinity, femininity, gender-diverse identities, media, religion, dating apps, porn, non-monogamy, intimate partner violence, aging, kink and sex work. Each chapter begins with theoretical research before illuminating the personal narratives of bisexual people, especially people of color, that reflect the negative impact of bisexual erasure as well as the joy, beauty and resilience of bisexuality.Engaging and powerful, this book will help sex therapists, students, and educators enhance their inclusive and supportive practices. It will also be of immense interest to bisexual people so they may see diverse realities, celebrating stories of resistance and joy.
Ways of the World: A Brief Global History, Value Edition, Volume 1
by Robert W. Strayer Eric W. NelsonWays of the World, Value Edition is an affordable world history textbook that offers a truly global approach that explores broad patterns and nurtures students’ skill development.
The Making of the West, Value Edition, Volume 2: Peoples and Cultures
by Lynn Hunt Thomas R. Martin Bonnie Smith Barbara RosenweinThe Making of the West has all of the tools students need to understand the cross-cultural, global exchanges that shaped Western history. This Value Edition, with the complete narrative, selected images and maps, and no primary documents, is the lowest price option for this title.
The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook
by Mark Price Michael L. George David Rowlands John MaxeyA BUSINESSWEEK BESTSELLER <p> Bestselling Lean Six Sigma author Michael George provides the first pocket guide for deployers of Lean Six Sigma. <p> The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook blends Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, providing expert advice on how to determine which tool within a "family" is best for different purposes. Packed with detailed examples and step-bystep instructions, it's the ideal handy reference guide to help Green and Black Belts make the transition from the classroom to the field. <p> Features brief summaries and examples of the 70 most important tools in Lean Six Sigma, such as "Pull," "Heijunka," and "Control Charts" Groups tools by purpose and usage Offers a quick, easy reference on using the DMAIC improvement cycle Provides comprehensive coverage in a compact, portable format
Corporate Financial Accounting
by Carl S. Warren Jefferson P. Jones William B. TaylerThis edition from the acclaimed franchise provides a foundation in financial accounting concepts, emphasizing the importance of accounting in business and society. The latest development and tools in corporate accounting have been updated. Learning features create interactive learning experiences, closing the gap between homework and exam performance. This approach elevates student thinking, addresses each stage of the learning process and demonstrates how accounting provides key information to make critical business decisions. A new “Why This is Important?” feature addresses students using a text messages to relate chapter content to their lives and future careers. The online learning platform CNOWv2 helps students master important accounting skills as they learn accounting principles within the larger context of corporate business today.
Biological Psychology
by James W. KalatIntroduce the latest developments in biological psychology today with the most widely used text for this area of study: Dr. James Kalat's BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 14E. A best-seller for more than four decades, this book combines a high level of scholarship and thought-provoking content with a clear writing style that makes biological psychology understandable and relevant to psychology students as well as biology and pre-med majors. Amusing anecdotes, quotes from contemporary researchers, precise examples and try-it-yourself activities help convey the excitement behind biological explanations of behavior. Dr Kalat introduces breakthrough findings with more than 500 new research references as recent as 2022. Students explore new insights into brain functions, autism, antidepressants and mental enhancement and weight-loss drugs as well as the latest on auditory changes, pain mechanisms and the olfactory effects of COVID-19. Cengage Infuse also offers intuitive course management tools.
What Is Psychology? Foundations, Applications and Integration
by Susann Doyle-Portillo Ellen PastorinoMotivate your students to explore psychology as the fascinating examples and riveting presentation in WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? FOUNDATIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND INTEGRATION, 5E show how important this study is to students' careers and lives. Award-winning authors Pastorino and Doyle-Portillo present the four foundational areas of psychology, based on the latest APA guidelines, using an engaging approach that immediately captures student curiosity, encouraging them to read and learn more. New features demonstrate the relevance of psychology in careers today and emphasize foundational scientific methods. The latest research introduces emerging trends, such as subliminal perception and social cues, and emphasizes diversity. Attention-grabbing case studies open each part and weave throughout the chapters to demonstrate how principles are interconnected. MindTap digital resources build on this with discussions and activities that encourage students to apply what they've learned to their own lives.
Developing and Administering Early Childhood Education Programs
by Shauna M. Adams Amy S. Kronberg Michelle L. Donley Ellen M. LynchEquip directors, administrators and leaders in early childhood education with the business knowledge and interpersonal skills for success with Adams/Kronberg/Donley/Lynch's DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM, 10E. This comprehensive edition highlights the director's role in leading both people and programs. Administrators learn the keys to selecting and implementing a high-quality curriculum. Updates present the latest changes in the field, including NAEYC’s 2020 statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and new position statement, Advancing Equity. Revised chapters integrate NAEYC's Power to the Profession Unifying Framework and a new chapter covers leadership during change and crisis. Practical insights guide readers through all aspects of directing a program -- from budgeting, facility and equipment to selecting, training and supervising staff; working with children and parents; and handling accrediting, licensing, evaluations and improvements.
Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind
by John T. Cacioppo Laura A. Freberg Stephanie J. CacioppoTaking an innovative approach to introductory psychology, Cacioppo/Freberg/Cacioppo's DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF MIND, 4th edition, presents psychology as an integrative science that's relevant for students of all majors. It incorporates the recommendations of the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative, making compliance seamless for instructors. A familiar chapter structure provides an easy course road map that highlights connections within psychology as well as between psychology and other disciplines. Smart and engaging, the writing and features consistently illustrate the benefit of using multiple perspectives within psychology, while exciting new research findings pique student interest. Psychology is evolving into an integrative, multidisciplinary field, and this text fosters a cohesive understanding of psychology as a highly interconnected and relevant hub science. Available with MindTap.
Responsive Web Design with HTML 5 and CSS
by Jessica MinnickCombining best practices with the most up-to-date tools available, Minnick's RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN WITH HTML 5 & CSS, 9th edition, walks your students step by step through the process of creating effective websites that drive traffic and retain customers. It provides a solid foundation in HTML and CSS concepts before diving into responsive web design -- which is essential for today's websites. Students learn how to design websites for mobile devices, tablets, laptops, desktops and very large monitors -- from a single-column layout to a multiple-column layout. Packed with tips from the pros, the text illustrates how to use HTML 5 elements and a variety of CSS properties, including more advanced tools such as grid layout, shadows, gradients, transforms and animations. Students also learn how to embed a map, integrate custom fonts within a website, create a working hamburger menu and more.
Literacy: Helping Students Construct Meaning
by J. David Cooper Michael D. Robinson Jill Ann Slansky Nancy D. KigerA leading resource for K–8 literacy programs, this extremely popular reading methods text has a simple goal: to provide aspiring teachers with the tools to help every student learn to read and write. LITERACY: HELPING STUDENTS CONSTRUCT MEANING, 10th Edition has been completely reorganized to better meet the changing needs of college and university instructors; for instance, with early coverage of assessment in recognition of its foundational nature. This text continues to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with the information, strategies, and techniques they need to assist their students in becoming literate. It is distinguished in the field by its use of practical literacy lessons and authentic examples of children's literature, which clearly demonstrate how to teach reading and writing. The Common Core State Standards are also fully integrated throughout the text, and full-color children's stories (in excerpts or in their entirety) model extended literacy lessons.
Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal: A Systems Approach
by James W. H. McCord Sandra L. McCord C. Suzanne BaileyCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 4th Edition equips readers with a solid understanding of the principles of criminal law as well as the skills for daily practice in a law office. Thorough yet succinct, the student-friendly text presents material in a clear, logical, outline format. It also provides many opportunities for students to apply both critical thinking and law-office practice skills. The text enriches learning by providing insights into crime, punishment, criminal justice standards for prosecution, defense, and the court, and the competing policies behind the law and judicial decisions. The unique \"systems folder\" approach enables students to build an impressive practice system of topically arranged forms, legal principles, rules, checklists, and other materials. The text delivers an excellent blend of theory with practice--giving students a strong foundation to build on.
Foundations of Business
by Jack R. Kapoor Robert J. Hughes William M. PrideRecognized for its concise, easy-to-understand approach, Pride/Hughes/Kapoor's FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS, 6E helps students build the solid foundation they need to succeed in today's competitive business world and in their personal lives. Up-to-date coverage presents forms of business ownership, management and organization, human resources management, marketing, social media and e-business, information systems, accounting, and finance. Students study how a nation's economy affects both individuals and business, ethics and social responsibility, small business and entrepreneurship, and the global environment. In addition, new cutting-edge topics examine the impact of social media on business, international business, green and socially responsible business and sustainability. MindTap online personalized learning experience now offers more activities and decision-making exercises.
State of War: A History of World War II in Florida
by Anthony D. AtwoodA deeply researched history of Florida’s strategic and military roles in World War II The first book to share the entire history of Florida’s involvement in World War II, State of War explores how the war transformed the state into a major hub of military industry and an important training base for ground, naval, and air forces.Drawing on historic photographs, military archival data, and civilian reporting in newspapers of the time, Anthony Atwood explores Florida’s military history and geography during the war years. The state offered strategic potential in both its available space and its location near critical sea lanes. This unique combination made Florida the site of over 250 military installations and a launching pad for US military power around the globe. Florida was even a seat of war, serving as headquarters for the Battle of the Gulf-Sea Frontier against Nazi U-boats.Atwood also uses census data to show how the demographics of Florida were changed by the war. Before World War II, less than two percent of Americans lived in Florida and the state was seen as a quiet, rural southern backwater. During the war there were more soldiers than civilians in Florida and the influx of people led to rapid urbanization. Atwood describes how hundreds of thousands of women helped build ships and aircraft and African Americans fought a battle in two fronts—to win the war against the Nazis and to win civil rights at home. World War II accelerated the state’s relationship with the military, and this book details the war’s lasting impacts. In addition to the airports and other infrastructure built during wartime, Florida remains an important part of military operations. Florida is now the base of three unified combatant commands of the US Department of Defense and is home to the third largest population of veterans in the nation.
Beginnings: The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy
by Mary Jo Peebles-KleigerHow does the therapist begin psychotherapy? How, that is, does she conceptualize the needs of the patient while simultaneously enlisting him or her as an active partner in formulating an individualized working plan? And how should supervisors teach the skills needed to make the intake procedure truly the beginning of treatment? In Beginnings: The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy Mary Jo Peebles-Kleiger tackles these and other questions in an authoritative manner that draws on the cumulative experience of the outpatient department of the Menninger Psychiatric Clinic. <P><P> Peebles-Kleiger's elegant synoptic discussions of the major categories of psychological dysfunction and the different treatment strategies appropriate to them are carefully calibrated, with actual examples, to the limits and opportunities of the first sessions. Of particular value is her unusual capacity to articulate patients' various difficulties in forming and maintaining an alliance, and then to show how such difficulties feed back into the clinician's interventions in the first few sessions. In this manner, she illustrates how potential treatment obstacles-- difficulties in affect regulation, in reality testing, in conscience formation, among others--can be assessed and subjected to trial interventions from the very start. <P><P> Skilled in various psychodynamic and behavioral approaches, from psychoanalysis to hypnotherapy, Peebles-Kleiger consistently advances an integrative approach that cuts across specific modalities and combines sophisticated psychodynamic understanding with the fruits of empirical research. Both primer and sourcebook, Beginnings: The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy fills a niche in the literature so admirably that clinicians will find it indispensable in planning humanely responsive treatment in an increasingly complex therapeutic world.
Palo Alto Networks from Policy to Code: Automate PAN-OS security policies with Python precision
by Nikolay Matveev Migara EkanayakeCreate automated security policies for Palo Alto Networks firewalls that transform manual processes into scalable, code-based solutionsKey FeaturesStreamline security policy deployment using Python and automation toolsLearn how PAN-OS processes and secures enterprise network trafficImplement automated security actions for real-time threat mitigationGet With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeBook DescriptionPalo Alto Networks firewalls are the gold standard in enterprise security, but managing them manually often leads to endless configurations, error-prone changes, and difficulty maintaining consistency across deployments. Written by cybersecurity experts with deep Palo Alto Networks experience, this book shows you how to transform firewall management with automation, using a code-driven approach that bridges the gap between powerful technology and practical implementation. You’ll start with next-gen firewall fundamentals before advancing to designing enterprise-grade security policies, applying threat prevention profiles, URL filtering, TLS decryption, and application controls to build a complete policy framework. Unlike other resources that focus on theory or vendor documentation, this hands-on guide covers best practices and real-world strategies. You’ll learn how to automate policy deployment using Python and PAN-OS APIs, structure firewall configurations as code, and integrate firewalls with IT workflows and infrastructure-as-code tools. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to design, automate, test, and migrate firewall policies with confidence, gaining practical experience in quality assurance techniques, pilot testing, debugging, and phased cutovers—all while maintaining security and minimizing business impact.What you will learnMaster next-generation firewall fundamentalsDesign enterprise-grade security policies for the Internet gatewayApply App-ID, URL filtering, and threat preventionAutomate policy deployment using Python, PAN-OS APIs, SDKs, and IaC toolsCustomize response pages with Jinja2 and integrate them into service desk workflowsTest and validate with QA techniques and pilot testingMigrate policies with confidence and zero downtimeWho this book is forThis book is for firewall engineers, security engineers, consultants, technical architects, and CISOs who want to enhance their network security expertise through Policy as Code on Palo Alto Networks firewalls. It's also perfect for those with working knowledge of Python programming and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks' Next-Gen firewalls, whether in business, government, or education. This book will help network engineers, security architects, and DevSecOps professionals simplify firewall management and reduce operational overhead.
The Official MongoDB Guide: Resilience, scalability, security and performance
by Jeffrey Allen Maya Raman Rachelle Palmer Parker Faucher Alison Huh Lander Kerbey Lauren TranThe official guide to MongoDB architecture, tools, and cloud features, written by leading MongoDB subject matter experts to help you build secure, scalable, high-performance applicationsKey FeaturesDesign resilient, secure solutions with high performance and scalabilityStreamline development with modern tooling, indexing, and AI-powered workflowsDeploy and optimize in the cloud using advanced MongoDB Atlas featuresPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDelivering secure, scalable, and high-performance applications is never easy, especially when systems must handle growth, protect sensitive data, and perform reliably under pressure. The Official MongoDB Guide addresses these challenges with guidance from MongoDB’s top subject matter experts, so you learn proven best practices directly from those who know the technology inside out. This book takes you from core concepts and architecture through to advanced techniques for data modeling, indexing, and query optimization, supported by real-world patterns that improve performance and resilience. It offers practical coverage of developer tooling, IDE integrations, and AI-assisted workflows that will help you work faster and more effectively. Security-focused chapters walk you through authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance, while chapters dedicated to MongoDB Atlas showcase its robust security features and demonstrate how to deploy, scale, and leverage platform-native capabilities such as Atlas Search and Atlas Vector Search. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design, build, and manage MongoDB applications with the confidence that comes from learning directly from the experts shaping the technology.What you will learnBuild secure, scalable, and high-performance applicationsDesign efficient data models and indexes for real workloadsWrite powerful queries to sort, filter, and project dataProtect applications with authentication and encryptionAccelerate coding with AI-powered and IDE-based toolsLaunch, scale, and manage MongoDB Atlas with confidenceUnlock advanced features like Atlas Search and Atlas Vector SearchApply proven techniques from MongoDB's own engineering leadersWho this book is forThis book is for developers, database professionals, architects, and platform teams who want to get the most out of MongoDB. Whether you’re building web apps, APIs, mobile services, or backend systems, the concepts covered here will help you structure data, improve performance, and deliver value to your users. No prior experience with MongoDB is required, but familiarity with databases and programming will be helpful.
Rights and Parliamentary Systems in Canada and Beyond
by Emmett MacfarlaneRights and Parliamentary Systems in Canada and Beyond brings together political scientists and legal scholars to explore rights and their limitations, along with the governmental and legislative processes affecting them, within Canada’s parliamentary system. It also examines how these elements shape broader institutional relationships under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and in comparative perspective. This interdisciplinary volume offers valuable, in-depth analyses of timely issues, cases, and controversies involving rights and institutional dynamics. The book employs an array of methods, including legal analysis, qualitative case studies, content analysis, legal theory, research interviews, and policy analysis. With a forward-looking perspective, Rights and Parliamentary Systems in Canada and Beyond investigates how rights-based processes influence specific policies and offers new insights into the framing of rights, including administrative law and Aboriginal treaty rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores how aspects of parliamentary democracy affect governments, legislators, and the public. The book ultimately reveals how the institutional relationships at stake operate to protect – or fail to protect – rights in relation to government policy objectives.
Migrant Work by Another Name: Differential Inclusion and Precarity in Canada's International Mobility Program
by Leah Faith VoskoMigrant Work by Another Name explores the complexities of Canada's evolving international migration and employment policy landscape. It critically examines the shift towards “mobility” programs under the recently inaugurated International Mobility Program (IMP). This shift occurs alongside the contraction of certain streams within Canada’s long-standing Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The book investigates the implications of policy changes, influenced at once by public outcry over migrant worker exploitation and persistent demands for labour in the face of qualitative labour shortages in high-income countries like Canada. Grounded in a decolonial feminist political economy approach, Leah F. Vosko employs a mixed methods analysis to contrast the narrative of “mobility” with the persistent realities of precarity among transnational workers.The book features in-depth case studies of the three largest IMP subprograms – Working Holiday, Post-Graduation, and Spousal Work Permit programs – revealing how these initiatives, despite being touted as promoting mobility, provide for temporary migrant work by another name and perpetuate distinct forms of precarity. This critical perspective challenges the notion of progress in contemporary migration policies, shedding light on the ongoing challenges faced by transnational workers in Canada.