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Mystery Bread of the Hollows: A Story of Appalachian Salt Rising Bread
by Genevieve BardwellDiscover the comforting allure of salt rising bread, a culinary gem from the heart of Appalachia, born from the ingenuity of pioneer women. This tale, set in 1880, unravels the mystique of this unique bread through the eyes of a young girl living on the fringe of a hollow. It&’s a journey into the rugged yet resilient spirit of a community amidst the ancient, weather-worn peaks. The narrative, steeped in rich folklore, culminates in a cherished recipe shared on the back page, inviting you to partake in a slice of Appalachian heritage, and savor the simplicity and mystery kneaded within salt rising bread.
Around the World with AA, BB, and CC
by Allan TurnerEmbark on an extraordinary adventure with AA, BB, and CC, three curious aliens from a distant planet, sent to explore the wonders of Earth. As shapeshifting beings of pure energy, they traverse all seven continents, visiting captivating places and encountering fascinating creatures along the way.CC, a mischievous free spirit, leads the trio into a series of thrilling and educational misadventures. From narrowly escaping a leopard seal in Antarctica to riding a geyser in Yellowstone, conversing with polar bears, and becoming heroes in Amsterdam, their journey is filled with excitement and surprises. CC&’s antics even lead to reports of a woolly mammoth roaming the countryside and someone being ejected from a volcanic eruption!Throughout their escapades, young readers will discover various branches of science, including geography, climate, zoology, archaeology, paleontology, and volcanology. The aliens&’ ability to change form allows them to interact with the colorful and quirky animals they meet, leading to delightful and informative conversations.
Glow Light
by M. C. PylandLighthouses symbolize direction, safety, and hope for those navigating the vast, open waters. They stand as beacons, guiding you safely back home, through dark and uncertain conditions, or offering a steady presence on a bright, carefree day.These towering lights, found on coastlines and islands, help boats find their way through any challenge. Lighthouses come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, yet their purpose remains the same: to withstand the harshest weather and provide a constant, unwavering light.As you turn each page, let these lighthouses lead you on a journey of wonder. From danger to delight, discover what lies beyond the horizon as you follow the rhymes and see where they take you.
You Are Beautiful
by Ashley E. KetteringYou Are Beautiful is a contemporary children&’s book that celebrates children&’s differences. This is a book that any child can pick up to read and feeling good about themselves and their friends.You Are Beautiful is a representation of many children, including those with special needs. This book highlights differences, teaches kindness, understanding and reminds us all that we are beautiful just the way we are.
Tippy Goes to California
by JsburlOur three adventurers fly to California where they meet with Lana&’s friend Chris. Together they set out on a whirlwind journey across the state seeing some amazing sites and stopping to have fun along the way! What do they discover? Come on in and find out!
Mother Nature & Her Human Friends
by John KixMillerMother Nature and Her Human Friends is a narrative poem. The characters include Will, a twenty-year-old, who works for Miller, the landscaper of the Bonvern Valley Park. Will discovers a cave of vines and a hidden pool, and, tired of his studio apartment, spends the night in the cave with his dog Hilda. He has a dream vision of Mother Nature, who speaks to him and creates a new direction for his life. A day later, Will meets Linda in the cave, and together they gather a new group called Mother Nature's Friends. They build a network to save the forest and the wetland in their valley, and risk their lives to protect the living beauty around them. &“I&’ve worked all my life trying to re-envision who we are and what nature is and can be. The idea that nature has no soul is a travesty, a monstrous loss of our identity. But now I see a different goal, a new role for us to play.&”– Lisa Nieves, Parks Commissioner for Bonvern Valley
Kat the Caterpillar
by Janell QueenDo you ever have a longing in your heart to do something special? Kat the Caterpillar has a very special longing – a longing to do something that everyone says is impossible for a caterpillar to do! Read on to find out if her dream comes true.
The Tortoise and the Hair
by Eileen WeinbergYou&’ve heard it before: &‘Slow and steady wins the race.&’ It&’s about as good as morals go, but do you ever wonder how Freddy the Tortoise and Harold the Hare fared since that famous race? We all know that Tortoise shocked the world with his win, and Hare hung up his running shoes. But then came…The fans!The critics!The reporters!Cameras!Book deals!Movie rights!Life in the spotlight can rarely feel very slow… or steady. Will Freddy ever be able to follow his own moral and return to the simple life he once knew and loved?
Adventures of Sneaky Mouse
by Ava CocchiThis story takes place outside your window, as you walk your dog, your postman delivers your mail, your friends ride their bikes past your house. If you look super close, I mean with super-duper binoculars, you will find a tiny, brave mouse sneaking around your neighborhood to protect his friends and family in their villages.His name is Luca, but everyone calls him Sneaky Mouse. Sneaky Mouse loves cheese! All kinds of cheese: blue, mozzarella, cheddar, goat, but not American – American cheese is not cheese in mouse-houses! Originally Sneaky Mouse and his friends, Ciara, Rocco, and Julian, would sneak into your homes to find leftover cheese to fill their bellies, but one day Sneaky Mouse realized he was needed in his village called Mouse Wood for more than just cheese. He realized he could save lives.Of course, like all superheroes, Sneaky realized he can&’t save everyone, and that gave him a lot of anxiety. Read how the neighborhood mouse becomes a hero amongst his fellow mice and overcomes his own fears and anxiety.
Nester Gnome Saves The Planet Book 2: The Magic of Zoo Poo
by Ann LoringHELP! OUR PLANET IS IN TERRIBLE DANGER!If something isn&’t done, it may be destroyed forever!Never fear, a little forest gnome named Nester will rescue all that we hold dear. He will save planet Earth. But how can one little gnome accomplish everything by himself? Well, he and his pet, bearded dragonfly, Dilly, will need help.Who will help them? That&’s easy…the children of the whole world!Through beautifully illustrated adventures, Nester will teach our young people about all aspects of the environment and about the many issues it faces. The readers will laugh at all the roadblocks met along the way while they become fascinated about finding and implementing solutions. From composting to climate change, we will grow to appreciate the contributions that children are able to make. For the future of the planet lies firmly in their little hands.Children are the future, and with our support and Nester&’s guidance, the environment will once again thrive!
Westieti Visits the Queen: The Adventures of Westieti
by Suzanne GlandonWestieti, a spirited West Highland Terrier, embarks on an exciting adventure with his best friend, Suzie. His greatest wish? To receive a special invitation to visit the Queen of England. While standing in front of Buckingham Palace, something unexpected happens, and Westieti performs a heroic act that captures everyone&’s attention. A newspaper reporter captures the moment, and the next morning, Westieti&’s brave deed makes front-page news.Now, the Queen herself is on a mission to find Westieti and Suzie, eager to invite them for breakfast at Buckingham Palace. But will she locate them before they leave for Canada? The Queen has a special gift for Westieti and a royal mission in mind just for him.
Just Hedgie and Me
by Renée LamoureuxElayna and Hedgie do everything together.When the first day of preschool arrived, Hedgie was obviously coming, too.The day started like any other day, until Mom said she was going to leave.Will Elayna make it through her first school milestone?Follow the loveable duo as they navigate one unexpected day.
The Hula Hoop
by Janice WinklerWhen a high-spirited grandmother misplaces her beloved hula hoop, hijinks and hilarity ensue in this charming misadventure. Our whimsical heroine embarks on a quest to recover her lost hoop, getting delightfully sidetracked with adventures galore along the way.Will she find it?
It’s All Good!!
by Jill ScottLara Lee loves the farm she lives on with her family. Then she gets to visit her aunt in the big city!Follow her antics as she experiences both!It&’s All Good!! is a delightful story that celebrates the simple pleasures of childhood, the warmth of family, and the magic found in everyday experiences.
A Brainy Book about Neurons and Beyond
by Chana AkinsThe brain is one of most exciting and complex organs in the universe. In this interactive book, you&’ll learn what the brain is made of, what it does, and how it works!This book includes cool trivia, real and lively illustrations, and fun-filled do-it-yourself activities.
To Be a Bee
by Barbara Peabody PouliotDelve into a vibrant world brimming with whimsy in To Be a Bee, a delightful read for children and the young at heart. Engage with a loved one through playful rhymes, tongue-twisting phrases, and stimulating tracking exercises that nurture pre-writing skills and color recognition. Imagination and creativity take center stage in this inclusive narrative, devoid of gender, racial, or family dynamic specifications. The lively, colorful illustrations leap off the pages, inviting young readers into a narrative they&’ll cherish and revisit time and again. Explore, learn, and giggle through each engaging page of To Be a Bee.
The prAyBCs: A Children's Faith Book
by Daniel Heath StrohmWhether they know their ABCs yet or not, The prAyBCs will be a delight to young Christians and non-Christians alike.Their parents and/or guardians will have fun reading along with the children as well and may notice The LORD&’s prayer is included in its entirety throughout the reading of the alphabet.Our hope is that The prAyBCs will strengthen people&’s faith and relationship with God in a fun and enjoyable way for years to come.
Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense Of Black Studies
by Colin Kaepernick Robin D. G. Kelley Keeanga-Yamahtta TaylorSince its founding as a discipline, Black Studies has been under relentless attack by social and political forces seeking to discredit and neutralize it. Our History Has Always Been Contraband was born out of an urgent need to respond to the latest threat: efforts to remove content from an AP African American Studies course being piloted in high schools across the United States. Edited by Colin Kaepernick, Robin D. G. Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Our History Has Always Been Contraband brings together canonical texts and authors in Black Studies, including those excised from or not included in the AP curriculum. Featuring writings by: David Walker, Frederick Douglass, Anna Julia Cooper, Zora Neale Hurston, W. E. B. Du Bois, C. L. R. James, James Baldwin, June Jordan, Angela Y. Davis, Robert Allen, Barbara Smith, Toni Cade Bambara, bell hooks, Barbara Christian, Patricia Hill Collins, Cathy J. Cohen, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Saidiya Hartman, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, and many others.
Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java with JUnit
by Jeff LangrThe classic Pragmatic Unit Testing with Java in JUnit returns for a third edition, streamlined and rewritten with updated and more accessible code examples. In this edition, you'll learn how to create concise, maintainable unit tests with confidence. New chapters provide a foundation of examples for testing common concepts, and guidance on incorporating modern AI tools into your development and testing. Updated topics include improving test quality via development mnemonics, increasing ROI through test and production code refactoring, and using tests to drive development. Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java with JUnit steps you through all the important unit testing topics. If you've never written a unit test, you'll be hand-held through the hard part - getting set up and started. Once past the basics, you'll see numerous examples in order to start understanding what tests for common code concepts look like. You'll then learn how to effectively use the essential features of JUnit, the predominant tool for writing and executing unit tests in Java. You'll gain the combined wisdom of Jeff Langr and original authors Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas, providing decades of unit testing experience on real production systems. You'll learn how to: Craft your code to make unit testing easier in the first placeCraft your unit tests to minimize your maintenance effortUse unit tests to support keeping your system clean through refactoringRefactor toward a design that will create the highest possible ROITest the tough stuff, including code that must be mockedRemember what's important when writing unit testsHelp your team reap and sustain the benefits of unit testingUse AI tooling as part of a development process that incorporates unit testing You won't just learn about unit testing in theory - you'll learn about "real" unit testing the Pragmatic way, by working through numerous code examples. What You Need: You'll need the Java SDK (Software Development Kit) version 21 or higher to work through the examples in the book. You'll also want an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) in which to build code. While most of the book doesn't assume use of any specific IDE, you'll find a number of "getting started" screen shots to help you if you're using IntelliJ IDEA.
Serverless Apps on Cloudflare
by Ashley PeacockUse serverless technologies to build applications that scale, more quickly and easily, and without worrying about deployment. Whether you're writing an API, a full-stack app, or real-time code, harness the power of serverless on Cloudflare's platform so you can focus on what you do best: delivering solutions. With hands-on instruction and code samples throughout, you'll go from building a simple API to analyzing images with AI. And, when it's time to launch, you'll learn how to deploy your applications and websites automatically, and how to optimize their performance for production. For decades, applications have been built and deployed in a similar way: you write code, provision a server, and upload your code. Over the years, you've graduated from FTP or SSH to Docker and Kubernetes, but fundamentally you've just switched from owning to renting; you're paying 24/7 for the server hosting your app. Serverless technologies change that model. With serverless, you focus on writing code, and not how it's deployed. You only pay for when your application code is executed, rather than paying for idle servers. In this book we'll use Cloudflare, which was built from the ground up to be a serverless platform, but the same concepts apply to every serverless provider. With this book, you'll learn a better way to build applications, and you'll see improved productivity and ease of deployment. From secrets to dependencies, such as databases and caches, Cloudflare has revolutionized how to build applications, and has made building applications easier and more fun. As you go through the book, you'll learn in detail what serverless is, how it functions behind the scenes, and how to build serverless applications on Cloudflare. When you finish this book, you'll understand how to think in terms of serverless functions, and you'll have the experience of deploying and extending these apps as you work through the examples. What You Need: Mac or PCGitHub account (free)Cloudflare account (free)
Seven Obscure Languages in Seven Weeks
by Dmitry ZinovievImmerse yourself in the intricate world of forgotten programming languages with Seven Obscure Languages in Seven Weeks. This comprehensive guide serves as a bridge to understanding and revitalizing legacy code, offering invaluable insights into the evolution of programming. With hands-on tutorials spanning languages from Forth and Simula to SNOBOL and m4, readers are equipped to maintain older systems and gain a broader perspective on problem-solving techniques. Whether you are a seasoned developer, a software historian, or just curious about the roots of modern coding, this book illuminates the rich tapestry of programming's past and sheds light on its present and future.Venture into overlooked and long-forgotten programming languages that once stood at the forefront of technological innovation. From the stack-oriented design of Forth to the early object-oriented experiences in Simula, bridge the ever-widening chasm between contemporary code and legacy systems. If you find yourself ensnared by the challenges of updating or maintaining older systems, this book is the lifeline.Unravel the fabric of seven programming languages by following practical tutorials and building small applications. Find out how Simula led to C++, what made APL so powerful, and why we still use m4 even to this day. Along the way, you'll broaden your problem-solving horizons, and develop diverse approaches to computation that still ripple through today's coding landscape. By the final chapter, you won't merely possess historical knowledge, you'll be equipped with production ready skills capable of tackling projects that interface with legacy code.Trace the evolutionary lineage of programming to gain a predictive edge in anticipating future trends. After all, this isn't just a nostalgic trip - it's a roadmap to the past, present, and future of coding.What You Need:Various software tools and compilers are available for enthusiasts eager to explore the once-forgotten languages detailed in this book. Guidance is provided primarily for Linux users on accessing these older programming languages. This collection includes languages like m4, integral to the GNU Autoconf system, and other languages incorporated into the GNU ecosystem, such as APL, Forth, and Simula. For those with a penchant for nostalgia, there is the SNOBOL4.2, which can run using the DOSBox MS-DOS emulator. KRoC, an Occam compiler, works only with 32-bit architectures or in a docker. Suffolk University maintains Starset's modern implementation. Readers can find links to repositories of these development tools, ensuring they can fully immerse themselves in this intriguing journey.
Test-Driven React
by Trevor BurnhamTurn your React project requirements into tests and get the feedback you need faster than ever before. Combine the power of testing, linting, and typechecking directly in your coding environment to iterate on React components quickly and fearlessly! You work in a loop: write code, get feedback, adjust. The faster you get feedback, the faster your code improves and the more effective you become as a developer. And that feedback comes from testing. The conceptual elegance of React has opened the door to a new generation of web testing: clear, expressive, and lightning fast. That makes React a perfect fit for test-driven development (TDD), a methodology in which tests are a blueprint instead of an afterthought. Each chapter presents new projects to challenge you and new tools to help you: Write fast, easy-to-understand tests with Vitest and React Testing Library.Keep your code tidy with ESLint and Prettier.Perform every task you need from a single window within VS Code.See your test output directly in your code with Wallaby.Style components in a test-friendly way with styled-components. Stay focused on what's important by running your tests continuously in the background.Generate beautiful documentation with Storybook, and update it on every commit with GitHub Actions. The second edition of Test-Driven React has been extensively revised to reflect the latest tools and techniques for React development, including TypeScript. Each chapter presents new projects to challenge you and new tools to help you find and fix type errors without even running your code. What You Need: You'll need a working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, and a computer running macOS, Windows, or Linux.
Become a Great Engineering Leader
by Dr James StanierAs you step into senior engineering leadership roles, you need to make an impact, and you need to make it fast. This book will uncover the secrets of what it means to be a successful director of engineering, VP of engineering, or CTO. With a hands-on, practical approach, it will help you understand and develop the skills that you need, ranging from how to manage other managers, to how to define and execute strategy, how to manage yourself and your limited time, and how to navigate your own career journey to your desired destination. You can become a great engineering leader, the kind that runs a healthy, ambitious, and efficient organization that builds quality products, and this practical guide will provide you with the skills to get there. With this book you'll uncover the tools, techniques, and secrets to being a successful and effective engineering executive. Starting with the roles and responsibilities of directors, VPs, and CTOs, explore their positions in the org chart and understand how they engage on tactical, operational, and strategic levels to deliver great products at scale. Dive into the tools and techniques that you need to be successful. Understand how to frame and allocate your time, how to play finite and infinite games, how to position and manage senior individual contributors, and how to get the best from your peers, your manager, and your counterparts that you collaborate with in other disciplines. Understand how to communicate at scale and then raise the bar through effective performance management. Get strategic: define, create, and execute your vision for your organization that stands the test of time. Understand the typical monthly, quarterly, and yearly cycles that companies go through and how to use them to your advantage. Tackle planning and budgets and understand how to make both work for you. Navigate wartime and peacetime successfully by adapting your priorities and leadership style. Plan out your career journey by understanding that it's never, ever a straight line to get to where you want to go. It's time for us to lift the lid on effective senior leadership. What You Need: There are no prerequisites for this book. However, it is aimed at engineering managers, so some experience or interest in management is useful.
Machine Learning in Elixir
by Sean MoriarityStable Diffusion, ChatGPT, Whisper - these are just a few examples of incredible applications powered by developments in machine learning. Despite the ubiquity of machine learning applications running in production, there are only a few viable language choices for data science and machine learning tasks. Elixir's Nx project seeks to change that. With Nx, you can leverage the power of machine learning in your applications, using the battle-tested Erlang VM in a pragmatic language like Elixir. In this book, you'll learn how to leverage Elixir and the Nx ecosystem to solve real-world problems in computer vision, natural language processing, and more. The Elixir Nx project aims to make machine learning possible without the need to leave Elixir for solutions in other languages. And even if concepts like linear models and logistic regression are new to you, you'll be using them and much more to solve real-world problems in no time. Start with the basics of the Nx programming paradigm - how it differs from the Elixir programming style you're used to and how it enables you to write machine learning algorithms. Use your understanding of this paradigm to implement foundational machine learning algorithms from scratch. Go deeper and discover the power of deep learning with Axon. Unlock the power of Elixir and learn how to build and deploy machine learning models and pipelines anywhere. Learn how to analyze, visualize, and explain your data and models. Discover how to use machine learning to solve diverse problems from image recognition to content recommendation - all in your favorite programming language. What You Need: You'll need a computer with a working installation of Elixir v1.12 and Erlang/OTP 24. For some of the more compute intensive examples, you'll want to use EXLA, which currently only supports x86-64 platforms. While not explicitly required, some examples will demonstrate programs running on accelerators such as CUDA/ROCm enabled GPUs and Google TPUs. Most of these programs will still run fine on a regular CPU, just for much longer periods of time.
Automate Your Home Using Go
by Mike Riley Ricardo GerardiTake control of your home and your data with the power of the Go programming language. Build extraordinary and robust home automation solutions that rival much more expensive, closed commercial alternatives, using the same tools found in high-end enterprise computing environments. Best-selling Pragmatic Bookshelf authors Ricardo Gerardi and Mike Riley show how you can use inexpensive Raspberry Pi hardware and excellent, open source Go-based software tools like Prometheus and Grafana to create your own personal data center. Using the step-by-step examples in the book, build useful home automation projects that you can use as a blueprint for your own custom projects. With just a Raspberry Pi and the Go programming language, build your own personal data center that coordinates and manages your home automation, leveraging the same high-powered software used by large enterprises. The projects in this book are easy to assemble, no soldering or electrical engineering expertise required. Build a temperature monitor that can send alerts any time defined thresholds are exceeded and report the temperature readings on a time-based series chart. Change the color of lights to visually indicate the current outdoor weather status. Create a networked motion detector that triggers an alert any time motion is detected, such as a door opening or closing, a pet wandering around, or deliveries or visitors arriving on your front porch. Even have these triggers initiate a more complex Go-based automation sequence. Integrate a small, high-resolution camera into a bird feeder that takes excellent, up-close photos whenever a bird perches at the feeder, and broadcasts them to your Discord server where your family and friends can see these wildlife captures in real time. Control your home with hardware you configure, and manage it with Go code that you create and modify any time you want to enhance your home automation capabilities. What You Need: Readers should be familiar with the Go programming language and have working knowledge of Linux. Free, open source Go-based libraries and utilities are available for download from the Internet. Readers will also need a working Raspberry Pi 3+ or higher, and a Pi Pico W microcontroller. Several other inexpensive electronic parts (touch sensors, motion detectors) are also needed for some of the projects. A Philips Hue base lighting system is also needed for the weather monitor project.