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Software Architecture with C# 12 and .NET 8: Build enterprise applications using microservices, DevOps, EF Core, and design patterns for Azure
by Gabriel Baptista Francesco AbbruzzeseA book for the aspiring .NET software architect – design scalable and high-performance enterprise solutions using the latest features of C# 12 and .NET 8 Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesGet introduced to software architecture fundamentals and begin applying them in .NETExplore the main technologies used by software architects and choose the best ones for your needsMaster new developments in .NET with the help of a practical case study that looks at software architecture for a travel agencyBook DescriptionSoftware Architecture with C# 12 and .NET 8 puts high-level design theory to work in a .NET context, teaching you the key skills, technologies, and best practices required to become an effective .NET software architect. This fourth edition puts emphasis on a case study that will bring your skills to life. You’ll learn how to choose between different architectures and technologies at each level of the stack. You’ll take an even closer look at Blazor and explore OpenTelemetry for observability, as well as a more practical dive into preparing .NET microservices for Kubernetes integration. Divided into three parts, this book starts with the fundamentals of software architecture, covering C# best practices, software domains, design patterns, DevOps principles for CI/CD, and more. The second part focuses on the technologies, from choosing data storage in the cloud to implementing frontend microservices and working with Serverless. You’ll learn about the main communication technologies used in microservices, such as REST API, gRPC, Azure Service Bus, and RabbitMQ. The final part takes you through a real-world case study where you’ll create software architecture for a travel agency. By the end of this book, you will be able to transform user requirements into technical needs and deliver highly scalable enterprise software architectures.What you will learnProgram and maintain Azure DevOps and explore GitHub ProjectsManage software requirements to design functional and non-functional needsApply architectural approaches such as layered architecture and domain-driven designMake effective choices between cloud-based and data storage solutionsImplement resilient frontend microservices, worker microservices, and distributed transactionsUnderstand when to use test-driven development (TDD) and alternative approachesChoose the best option for cloud development, from IaaS to ServerlessWho this book is forThis book is for engineers and senior software developers aspiring to become architects or looking to build enterprise applications with the .NET stack. Basic familiarity with C# and .NET is required to get the most out of this software architecture book.
Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems: Architecting for innovation with event-driven microservices and micro frontends
by John GilbertDelve into the second edition to master serverless proficiency and explore new chapters on security techniques, multi-regional deployment, and optimizing observability.Key FeaturesGain insights from a seasoned CTO on best practices for designing enterprise-grade software systemsDeepen your understanding of system reliability, maintainability, observability, and scalability with real-world examplesElevate your skills with software design patterns and architectural concepts, including securing in-depth and running in multiple regionsBook DescriptionOrganizations undergoing digital transformation rely on IT professionals to design systems to keep up with the rate of change while maintaining stability. With this edition, enriched with more real-world examples, you’ll be perfectly equipped to architect the future for unparalleled innovation. This book guides through the architectural patterns that power enterprise-grade software systems while exploring key architectural elements (such as events-driven microservices, and micro frontends) and learning how to implement anti-fragile systems. First, you'll divide up a system and define boundaries so that your teams can work autonomously and accelerate innovation. You'll cover the low-level event and data patterns that support the entire architecture while getting up and running with the different autonomous service design patterns. This edition is tailored with several new topics on security, observability, and multi-regional deployment. It focuses on best practices for security, reliability, testability, observability, and performance. You'll be exploring the methodologies of continuous experimentation, deployment, and delivery before delving into some final thoughts on how to start making progress. By the end of this book, you'll be able to architect your own event-driven, serverless systems that are ready to adapt and change.What you will learnExplore architectural patterns to create anti-fragile systemsFocus on DevSecOps practices that empower self-sufficient, full-stack teamsApply microservices principles to the frontendDiscover how SOLID principles apply to software and database architectureGain practical skills in deploying, securing, and optimizing serverless architecturesDeploy a multi-regional system and explore the strangler pattern for migrating legacy systemsMaster techniques for collecting and utilizing metrics, including RUM, Synthetics, and Anomaly detectionWho this book is forThis book is for software architects who want to learn more about different software design patterns and best practices. This isn't a beginner's manual – you'll need an intermediate level of programming proficiency and software design experience to get started.You'll get the most out of this software design book if you already know the basics of the cloud, but it isn't a prerequisite.
Devoted: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath the Mask #3)
by Luna MasonForbidden desire simmers between a mafia king, and his enemy's daughter that could ignite a war within New York City. Luca From foster kid to mafia boss, I was the undeserving king to the throne, forced into this role after my estranged father&’s death. I gave up everything to build my empire. Nothing else mattered—until I kidnapped my enemy&’s daughter. Rosa Falcone. Il mio tesoro. When fate drags Rosa back into my world, I can't make the same mistake again. Even when the future of the mafia depends on my arranged marriage. I still can&’t resist her. There&’s no way in hell I can watch her marry another man. Even if it means starting a war.Rosa The wild child, the spoilt mafia princess. No one understood my pain, so I hid behind the mask. That was until Luca Russo stole me from my life, only to put me back together again. I gave him my heart, and he let me go—back into the arms of my abuser. This time, I don&’t have anyone to protect me. Or so I thought. Luca might not be mine to keep, but that doesn&’t stop me from falling deeper. But when the world is against us, how much would we be willing to sacrifice to have our happily ever after?
Detained: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath the Mask #4)
by Luna MasonA ruthless mafia boss, and a determined NYPD detective play a dangerous and seductive game of cat and mouse, in this thrilling dark romance set amidst the brutal yet alluring underbelly of the New York City Mafia. Frankie I don&’t have to hide behind a mask anymore. I rule New York. It&’s time to finish what I started ten years ago—destroy the man who took my life. No one can get in my way. That is until I&’m arrested for murder and have my first taste of Detective Zara O&’Reilly. The woman is hell bent on ruining my plans. She thinks I don&’t know she&’s watching my every move, waiting to drag me back into that prison cell. She can pretend I&’m the enemy all she likes. In reality, she craves me as much as I do her. No matter how much we fight it. My stalker becomes my obsession. She doesn&’t realize the power she holds, not only over me, but the city. Together we will be unstoppable . . . if she lets me break her.
Ya superamos el punto más bajo de la resistencia del pueblo trabajador
by Steve Clark Jack Barnes Mary-Alice WatersEl orden global impuesto por los vencedores en la matanza inter-imperialista de la II Guerra Mundial se está desmoronando, con consecuencias explosivas para el pueblo trabajador del mundo. Un largo repliegue de la clase obrera y los sindicatos ha llegado a su fin, al tiempo que los capitalistas y sus partidos imponen su crisis sobre el pueblo trabajador. Más y más trabajadores —de todas las edades, colores de piel y de ambos sexos— están diciendo “¡Basta!” Han empezado a usar su fuerza colectiva para responder. Este libro, basado en el trabajo sindical y político del Partido Socialista de los Trabajadores y sus seguidores, destaca las oportunidades para los trabajadores con conciencia de clase. Fija el rumbo necesario para forjar un partido obrero basado en sindicatos combativos. Y una vanguardia proletaria de masas capaz de dirigir la lucha para acabar con el dominio capitalista, abriendo un futuro para la humanidad.
Hormone Balance For Dummies
by Isabella MainwaringAchieve balance and improve your health, mood, vitality and energy from within Hormones are your body's chemical “messengers,” the regulators of essential functions like metabolism, reproduction, mood, and growth. But, in our 24/7, hyper-connected modern world, many of us increasingly find ourselves in situations of chronic stress that can imbalance or disrupt our bodies' natural hormonal balance. In Hormone Balance For Dummies, renowned hormone health coach Isabella Mainwaring delivers an accessible and exciting new take on hormonal imbalance. You'll discover why hormone balance is so important for you and contributes to everything from the maintenance of a healthy weight to fertility, mental wellness, and overall health. The author goes beyond diet and lifestyle to offer practical nervous system regulation tips and dive deep on available treatment options for hormonal imbalance. In the book: Find out why stress, poor gut health, medications, toxins and unprocessed emotions and trauma can negatively impact your hormonal balance Be proactive in managing your hormone health to ensure robust health and wellbeing throughout life Explore traditional and alternative therapies for hormonal imbalances, including somatic work and EMDR Perfect for men and women of reproductive age, and anyone else interested in their own health and wellness, Hormone Balance For Dummies is a must-read roadmap to improved wellbeing, mood, energy, and a brand-new lust for life!
Carbon-based Nanomaterials for Green Applications
by Upendra Kumar Suman Lata Tripathi Piyush Kumar SonkarGain valuable insight into applying carbon-based nanomaterials to the green technologies of the future The green revolution is the most important technological development of the new century. Carbon-based nanomaterials, with their organic origins and immense range of applications, are increasingly central to this revolution as it unfolds. There is an urgent need for an up-to-date overview of the latest research in this ever-expanding field. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Green Applications meets this need by providing a brief outline of the synthesis and characterization of different carbon-based nanomaterials, including their historical backgrounds. It proceeds to move through each major category, outlining properties and applications for each. The result is an essential contribution to a huge range of sustainable and renewable industries. With contributions from a global list of distinguished writers, the book includes: Discussion of nanomaterial applications in fields from drug delivery to biomedical technology to optics Analysis of nanomaterial categories including graphene, fullerene, mesoporous carbon, and many more Separate chapters describing aspects of supercapacitors, solar cells, and fuel cells Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Green Applications is ideal for scientists and researchers working in nanotechnology, life sciences, biomedical research, bioengineering, and a range of related fields.
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too
by Ijeoma OluoNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.In the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, she discussed the ways in which white male supremacy has had an impact on our systems, our culture, and our lives throughout American history. But now that we better understand these systems of oppression, the question is this: What can we do about them?With Be A Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems—like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more—she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live.This book aims to not only be educational, but to inspire action and change. Oluo wishes to take our conversations on race and racism out of a place of pure pain and trauma, and into a place of loving action. Be A Revolution is both an urgent chronicle of this important moment in history, as well as an inspiring and restorative call for action.
Current Anthropology, volume 65 number 6 (December 2024)
by Current AnthropologyThis is volume 65 issue 6 of Current Anthropology. Established more than sixty years ago, Current Anthropology is the leading broad-based journal in anthropology. It seeks to publish the best theoretical and empirical research across all subfields of the discipline, ranging from the origins of the human species to the interpretation of the complexities of modern life.
International Journal of American Linguistics, volume 91 number 1 (January 2025)
by International Journal of American LinguisticsThis is volume 91 issue 1 of International Journal of American Linguistics. The International Journal of American Linguistics (IJAL) is dedicated to the documentation and analysis of the indigenous languages of the Americas. Founded by Franz Boas and Pliny Earle Goddard in 1917, the journal focuses on the linguistics of American Indigenous languages. IJAL is an important repository for research based on field work and archival materials on the languages of North and South America.
Winterthur Portfolio, volume 58 number 23 (Summer/Autumn 2024)
by Winterthur PortfolioThis is volume 58 issue 23 of Winterthur Portfolio. Winterthur Portfolio fosters knowledge of the North American past by publishing articles on material culture and the historical contexts within which artifacts developed. The journal presents interdisciplinary scholarship that critically engages art history, history, geography, ethnology, archaeology, anthropology, craft, design, and literature. It publishes articles that are analytical and synthetic rather than descriptive, and it encourages submissions by scholars underrepresented in material culture studies.
Pro Oracle Database 23ai Administration: Manage and Safeguard Your Organization’s Data
by Darl Kuhn Michelle MalcherMaster Oracle Database administration in both on-premises and cloud environments. This new edition covers the tasks you’ll need to perform to keep your databases tuned and performing, and includes new, important innovations with AI Vector Search, JSON Duality Views, and Select AI. Since Oracle Database 23ai offers a choice of platforms with on-premises and cloud, the book also includes administrative tasks specific to cloud environments, including the Oracle Autonomous Database running in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. New in this edition is help for DBAs who are becoming involved in data management, and a look at the idea of a converged database and what that means in handling various data types and workloads. The book covers some of the machine learning features now in Oracle and shows how the same SQL that you know for database administration also helps you with data management tasks. The information in this book helps you to apply the right solution at the right time, mitigating risk and making robust choices that protect your data and avoid midnight phone calls. Data management is increasingly a DBA function, and DBAs are often called upon for help in getting data loaded into analytics environments such as a data lakehouse or a data mesh. This book addresses this fast-growing new role for database administrators and helps you build on your existing knowledge to make the transition into a new skill set that is in high demand. You’ll learn how to look at data optimization from the standpoint of data analysis and machine learning so that you can be seen as a key player in preparing your organization’s data for those type of activities. You’ll know how to pull back information from a combination of relational tables and JSON structures. You’ll become familiar with the tools that Oracle Database provides to make analytics easier and more straightforward. And you’ll learn simpler ways to manage time-based tables that eliminate the need for painfully creating triggers to track the history of row changes over time. This book builds your skills as an Oracle Database administrator with the aim of helping you to be seen as a key player in data management as your organization pivots toward cloud computing and a greater use of machine learning and analytics technologies. What You Will Learn Configure and manage Oracle 23ai databases both on-premises and in the cloud Meet your DBA responsibilities in the Oracle Cloud and with Database Cloud Services Leverage converged database capabilities to manage different workloads, structured and unstructured data Perform administrative tasks for Autonomous Database dedicated environments Perform DBA tasks and effectively use data management tools Migrate from on-premises to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Troubleshoot issues with Oracle 23ai databases and quickly solve performance problems Architect cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud database environments Who This Book Is For Oracle database administrators (DBAs) who want to be current with the new features in Oracle Database 23ai. For any DBA who is tasked with managing Oracle databases in cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud configurations. Also helpful for data architects who are designing analytic solutions in data lake house and data mesh environments.
Hands-on Deep Learning: A Guide to Deep Learning with Projects and Applications
by Harsh BhasinThis book discusses deep learning, from its fundamental principles to its practical applications, with hands-on exercises and coding. It focuses on deep learning techniques and shows how to apply them across a wide range of practical scenarios. The book begins with an introduction to the core concepts of deep learning. It delves into topics such as transfer learning, multi-task learning, and end-to-end learning, providing insights into various deep learning models and their real-world applications. Next, it covers neural networks, progressing from single-layer perceptrons to multi-layer perceptrons, and solving the complexities of backpropagation and gradient descent. It explains optimizing model performance through effective techniques, addressing key considerations such as hyperparameters, bias, variance, and data division. It also covers convolutional neural networks (CNNs) through two comprehensive chapters, covering the architecture, components, and significance of kernels implementing well-known CNN models such as AlexNet and LeNet. It concludes with exploring autoencoders and generative models such as Hopfield Networks and Boltzmann Machines, applying these techniques to a diverse set of practical applications. These applications include image classification, object detection, sentiment analysis, COVID-19 detection, and ChatGPT. By the end of this book, you will have gained a thorough understanding of deep learning, from its fundamental principles to its innovative applications, enabling you to apply this knowledge to solve a wide range of real-world problems. What You Will Learn What are deep neural networks? What is transfer learning, multi-task learning, and end-to-end learning? What are hyperparameters, bias, variance, and data division? What are CNN and RNN? Who This Book Is For Machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI practitioners, software developers, and engineers interested in deep learning
Fundamentals of Aeroelasticity (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications #279)
by Flávio D. MarquesThis book delves into the fundamentals of aeroelasticity, providing a modern foundation for education and research in aeronautical engineering. It begins with a brief introduction to aeroelasticity and then explores the static stability of airfoils and wings, using elementary models to solve fluid-structure interaction problems under equilibrium conditions. The dynamics of the typical aeroelastic section are examined, including modal analysis and dynamic characterization. Analytical and numerical aerodynamic models are discussed for unsteady aerodynamics, offering tools for studying stability phenomena and calculating aeroelastic responses. The text covers aeroelastic response and stability analysis, demonstrating coupled aerodynamic models' behavior under varying parameters and predicting flutter phenomena. The dynamic aeroelasticity of wings is analyzed, presenting a time-domain simulation model to show flutter conditions and aeroelastic modes. Appendices provide insights on finite element modeling of beams, self-excited systems, and surface interpolation methods, with numerous examples for result replication, though no specific computational tools are suggested.
The Good Working Life: Experiencing Satisfaction, Meaningfulness, and Psychological Richness in Organizations
by Hannes ZacherThis book adapts the ancient philosophical notion of the “good life” to the context of modern work and organizations. It outlines a vision of the good working life as the simultaneous experience of high levels of job satisfaction, work meaningfulness, and work psychological richness. In the chapters, these three dimensions of the good working life are related to various individual differences, such as demographic and personality characteristics, as well as different work characteristics, including job demands and job resources. The three dimensions of the good working life are also analysed across different industries, and differentially related to important work outcomes, such as job engagement, performance, and occupational health, as well as key life outcomes, including life satisfaction, health, societal contributions, and wisdom. Promoting a positive psychological perspective on work, this book offers a compelling read for academics, students, and practitioners interested in improving employee wellbeing and reducing stress in organizations.
Two-Dimensional Metal Halide Perovskites: A Machine-Generated Literature Overview
by John S. Colton Kameron R. HansenThis book presents the result of an innovative challenge, to create a systematic literature overview driven by machine-generated content. Questions and related keywords were prepared for the machine to query, discover, collate and structure by Artificial Intelligence (AI) clustering. The AI-based approach seemed especially suitable to provide an innovative perspective as the topics are indeed both complex, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, for example, climate, planetary and evolution sciences. Springer Nature has published much on these topics in its journals over the years, so the challenge was for the machine to identify the most relevant content and present it in a structured way that the reader would find useful. The automatically generated literature summaries in this book are intended as a springboard to further discoverability. They are particularly useful to readers with limited time, looking to learn more about the subject quickly and especially if they are new to the topics. Springer Nature seeks to support anyone who needs a fast and effective start in their content discovery journey, from the undergraduate student exploring interdisciplinary content to Master- or PhD-thesis developing research questions, to the practitioner seeking support materials, this book can serve as an inspiration, to name a few examples. It is important to us as a publisher to make the advances in technology easily accessible to our authors and find new ways of AI-based author services that allow human-machine interaction to generate readable, usable, collated, research content.
Eco-Industrial Development as an Industrial Strategy: Contributions from a German-Chilean Research Partnership (Green Energy and Technology)
by Thomas Hirth Andreas Ch. Braun Gabriela Espinosa Gutiérrez Danny TrögerThis book reports on the results of a 6-year international collaboration between four universities such as the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), the Universidad de Chile, the Universidad Austral de Chile and the Universidad de Concepcion (Chile) on the topic of Eco-Industrial Development, i.e. on how industry can learn from ecosystems in order to increase its sustainability. On the one hand, this book presents the findings of the projects run by the network of researchers from Chile and Germany, including chapters on renewable energy production, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and social and environmental impact assessment, among others. On the other hand, it highlights the importance of international academic collaboration in order to achieve sustainable transformations in industry, while also providing insights into the particular challenges and opportunities of eco-industrial development in Chile. All in all, this book provides both academics and professionals with a timely snapshot on principles and best practices for industrial sustainability and sustainable development.
Understanding the Digital and AI Transformation
by Byeong Gi LeeThis book offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of key digital and AI technologies, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the concepts and advancements driving the digital and AI transformation. Readers will gain the foundational knowledge needed to engage and keep abreast with the subject matter effectively. The chapters are organized in a systematic and logical way, starting from foundation (ICT), technologies (digital platforms, digital technologies, AI technology), and applications in industry and in society. The book addresses the critical ethical and societal issues surrounding digital and AI technologies, discusses regulatory frameworks, and explores potential solutions to these challenges. This feature is especially valuable for policymakers and general readers who need to understand the broader implications of technological advancements and make informed decisions accordingly. By including the businesses and issues of the leading platform companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta, and also by including the case studies of successful digital transformations in various industries like ENGIE, John Deere, POSCO, and Hyundai Motors, the book provides practical insights and actionable strategies. This feature is particularly valuable for professionals and academics who can learn from real-world applications and apply these lessons to their own contexts. Although the content is most relevant to professionals in the technology, business, and industry sectors who are involved in digital and AI transformation initiatives, the book is designed to be accessible to readers at any level, especially to those who want to keep abreast with the advancement of digital and AI technologies.
Biochemical Mechanisms for Metabolic Syndrome (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease #31)
by Anita Mehta Tejal GandhiThe book "Biochemical Mechanisms for Metabolic Syndrome" delves into the intricate biochemistry underlying the complex condition known as Metabolic Syndrome. The main focus of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview and in-depth exploration of the various biochemical processes and molecular mechanisms contributing to the development and progression of Metabolic Syndrome. The book is structured into several chapters, each with a specific purpose. The initial chapters, lay the groundwork by introducing the concept of Metabolic Syndrome, its historical context, prevalence, and the risk factors associated with it. Subsequent chapters tackle various aspects of insulin resistance and its underlying mechanisms, lipid metabolism dysregulation, the impact of obesity, and the complex interplay between Metabolic Syndrome and hypertension. The book then shifts focus to exploring the genetic predisposition to Metabolic Syndrome and delves into recently explored indepth cellular and tissue mechanisms, including the role of gut barrier dysfunction and adipose tissue remodeling. Chapters dedicated to molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways offer a deeper understanding of the inflammatory resolution, and endoplasmic reticulum stress in the context of Metabolic Syndrome. Another significant aspect of the book is the exploration of the Brain-Gut-Adipose Axis and endocrine regulation, looking at the impact of gut microbiota-derived metabolites, gut hormones, and neuronal regulation on Metabolic Syndrome. Additionally, omics technologies are covered extensively, ranging from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and epigenomics, to unravel the molecular complexity of Metabolic Syndrome. The latter part of the book delves into therapeutic approaches, including lifestyle interventions, pharmacological interventions, and dietary strategies. It also explores the therapeutic potential of brown adipose tissue, and highlights future directions and emerging research in the field of Metabolic Syndrome biochemistry. Overall, the book will provide a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the biochemical intricacies of Metabolic Syndrome and potential avenues for therapeutic interventions.
Structured Innovation: Levers to Successful Innovation Beyond Benchmarking (Management for Professionals)
by Florian Rupp Rupert A. BrandmeierThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of innovation management and its applications in various business contexts, providing an overview and comparison of the most promising approaches. It covers key topics such as the innovation management process, change management in SMEs, and competitive intelligence. The book discusses benchmarking techniques and network innovation models, addressing how to harness both individual and organizational innovation potential. It also explores fostering motivation and creativity, developing an innovative culture, managing change, and leveraging benchmarking partnerships. Additionally, it includes discussions on network management, open innovation, outsourcing innovation functions, and acquiring market knowledge through consultancy services. Designed for business schools and industry professionals, this resource combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, making it an essential guide for implementing effective innovation strategies.
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King #1)
by Rachel GilligTHE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King&’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King #2)
by Rachel GilligIn the New York Times bestselling sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they&’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth&’s head: the Nightmare. And he&’s not eager to share any longer.Praise for One Dark Window: "Enthralling from beginning to shocking end." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic." —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe Shepherd King One Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns
Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts, 2nd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
by Jason Freeman Daniel Freeman Philippa Garety'This is the definitive practical guide from the leaders in the field on a hugely important topic. Written in an engaging, easy-to-understand style, the book tells how new research on paranoia is revealing how best to overcome it. The first edition helped many thousands of sufferers and the second edition promises even more.' Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, co-author of Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World'The authors of this excellent and timely book have played a major role in developing our understanding of how suspicious thoughts arise and, crucially, how we can learn to cope with them.' Nicholas Tarier, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Manchester UniversityLearn how to overcome your feelings of paranoiaDo you feel as if others are out to get you? Research shows that 20-30 percent of people in the UK frequently have paranoid or suspicious thoughts about other people. These feelings can make life a misery.In this fully revised and expanded new edition, the authors explain how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques can be used to treat this disorder by changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven CBT techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.
The Culture Solution: How to Achieve Cultural Synergy and Get Results in the Global Workplace
by Deirdre MendezThe Culture Solution offers a practical system that applies straightforward principles to real-life situations in international business, travel, project and team management, conflict resolution, mediation and more. Through a powerful, practical framework (The ARC System) readers will be able to discern the cultural orientation of the people they're interacting with, no matter where they are from, and understand behavior and expectations in any environment.
Methods for Analyzing Large Neuroimaging Datasets (Neuromethods #218)
by Robert Whelan Hervé LemaîtreThis Open Access volume explores the latest advancements and challenges in standardized methodologies, efficient code management, and scalable data processing of neuroimaging datasets. The chapters in this book are organized in four parts. Part One shows the researcher how to access and download large datasets, and how to compute at scale. Part Two covers best practices for working with large data, including how to build reproducible pipelines and how to use Git. Part Three looks at how to do structural and functional preprocessing data at scale, and Part Four describes various toolboxes for interrogating large neuroimaging datasets, including machine learning and deep learning approaches. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Authoritative and comprehensive, Methods for Analyzing Large Neuroimaging Datasets is a valuable resource that will help researchers obtain the practical knowledge necessary for conducting robust and reproducible analyses of large neuroimaging datasets.