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A rose is nothing without its thorns...Death was such a funny thing. It was a fickle biatch, if I was being honest.When I met Dominic Reed, I got my first taste of death and became addicted to its flavor. Its potency. I died when I fell in love with him and his thunder. Now, the death staring me down wasn't the pretty metaphorical kind, but the kind that chased you down until your heart gave out.And all because of love. Stupid love that I didn't even understand or want, but feelings were nonconsensual little devils. Dominic had started that revelation.Blake confirmed it.In all the fairytale love stories I'd been fed growing up, the princess never had two suitors waiting for her hand. The only choice she had to make was how many woodland creatures to invite to their white wedding. Not whether to stay with the light or drift back towards the darkness she was born into.Those stories always ended in sparkling smiles and true love's first kiss.For me...My story would end in blood.

"Your mind can either be a cage, or a weapon Isolde." His cool breath on my face made me relax, my own breathing now evening out. "Let your darkness fuel you, but don't let it consume everything that makes you who you are.""But what if that's all I am?" My lips quivered below his grip, "What if there is only darkness?"His eyes softened, "Then I will teach you how to wield it."Isolde's entire world changed when the elves attacked, their fire spreading through her village and igniting a need for vengeance that would either burn or fuel her. As she tries to navigate an ever-changing landscape of gods, creatures, and feral humans - an unlikely ally offers her a chance to understand her dark powers that have always lingered within her.Death has been a shadow in her quiet life for decades, first laying eyes on her when she should have died, but instead found herself waking up in a quiet forest alone. After the attack on her village, he wants to help her control the strange and unusual magic she wields as it seems to grow and become more unstable. When her own curiosity in the mysterious death god with neck tattoos becomes overwhelming, Isolde will make decisions she may regret.Traversing across a continent, Isolde will find herself at the feet of the wicked handsome King of the Glass Court, Caspian. His dangerous powers and mysterious fascination with her will raise more questions about her past and where her powers come from.Isolde will need to decide if her lust for revenge will fill the gaps or split her open and consume her, all while trying not to lose herself in the males who would burn the world for her.A Secret Shared with Death is the first book in the Gods from the Oblivion Series that's perfect for those who like a dash of romance with their trauma. Great for readers who enjoyed The Book of Azrael, The Plated Prisoner Series & the Blood and Ash Series.

Welcome to our Alan Wake 2 walkthroughMy Alan Wake 2 tips will help you survive as Saga and Alan as you navigate, Cauldron Lake, Bright Falls, the Dark Place and more. Having played over 30 hours, here are tips that I really wish I knew about before leaping into this labyrinthian horror story. From the best ways to survive challenging combat encounters, ways to expand and manage the inventory, ease friction between completing cases, and more.Remedy Entertainment has delivered one of the best horror games of the year, as I explain in my Alan Wake 2 review, a challenging adventure that draws influence from the Resident Evil remakes and past Remedy titles like Alan Wake, Control, and Quantum Break. There's plenty to wrap your head around, and these top Alan Wake 2 tips are here to help you make it through it all in one piece.

Ready to try some delicious Bosnian food? This cookbook is a tasty journey through Balkan cooking. Inside, you'll find easy and yummy recipes that bring Bosnian flavors to your kitchen.From tasty snacks to cozy stews, BBQ treats, and sweet goodies, we've got your food cravings covered. Whether you're a cooking pro or just starting, Each recipe is made simple, so you can cook with confidence using ingredients from your local store.Whether you're having friends over, trying something new, or just want a Bosnian flavor at home, the Bosnian Cookbook is your go-to for easy and tasty meals that bring people together. Get ready to make yummy memories and let Bosnian flavors spice up your kitchen! Grab your copy now.

The Rose House, a Victorian relic in the quaint college town of Parrish Mills, harbors a dark secret. A malevolent spirit haunts its halls, and seeks to claim the home's newest owner, young professor Riley Whittaker. Riley seeks the aid of the enigmatic Mia Graves, a captivating witch with a mysterious past. Only Mia can stand against the vengeful spirit's spectral grip and the lingering enigma of Lila Rose, another ethereal resident of the haunted mansion. In a dance between danger and desire, Mia must unravel her own darkness to save Riley from the clutches of the supernatural.

This Dot-To-Dot Book for men, women and even youths is great for someone who just likes to relax connecting the dot-to-dots..BOOK DETAILS:Large size pages of 8.5x1140 Unique Dot to Dot Pages.Suitable for All Ages.High-quality illustrations!Sized 8,5" x 11" is the perfect combination

This is a collection of short stories suitable for readers at all levels, with a special focus on beginners. If you already know at least the basics, you'll be able to expand the vocabulary you come across in this book. The texts are provided with translations for a quick vocabulary check! These stories are relatively easy to read and understand and can expose you to a lot of new vocabulary and grammar structures, as they are packed with useful vocabulary related to the topic. Their manageable length allows for focused reading, which improves concentration and comprehension. The stories are set in different places and feature different characters. You'll learn vocabulary from different areas of everyday life, such as family, travel and hobbies. The stories also cover linguistically challenging topics such as social issues, crime, love and more, so there's something for everyone.

As parents and educators, we recognize the pivotal role mathematics plays in shaping a child's academic journey and future success. Yet, the path to mathematical proficiency can often seem daunting, fraught with challenges and complexities. That's where the transformative power of MathFlare Workbooks shine through, illuminating the way forward with clarity, precision, and purpose.Introducing MathFlare Workbooks - a beacon of guidance, a testament to excellence, and a catalyst for achievement. Crafted with meticulous care and expertise, MathFlare Workbooks stand as paragons of educational excellence, designed to nurture young minds, ignite a passion for learning, and develop a deep-rooted understanding of mathematical concepts.Picture this: your child eagerly delves into the pages of Mathflare Workbook, greeted by a step-by-step guide illuminated with vivid examples that demystify complex mathematical concepts. With each turn of the page, they embark on a journey of discovery, encountering thoughtfully curated practice questions that reinforce learning and hone problem-solving skills. And when they unveil the answers to those very questions, a sense of accomplishment blossoms within them - a tangible reward for their hard work and dedication.But MathFlare Workbooks are more than just tools for learning; they are pathways to comprehension, fostering a deep-seated understanding of mathematical concepts through a sequential, logical flow. From fundamental principles to advanced problem-solving strategies, every chapter builds upon the last, ensuring a robust foundation upon which future knowledge can be constructed.As parents, we yearn for nothing more than to see our children thrive, to witness the spark of inspiration ignited within them as they conquer academic challenges with confidence and poise. MathFlare Workbooks serve as partners in this noble endeavor, offering not just practice questions, but the keys to unlocking a world of opportunity.And for teachers, MathFlare Workbooks stand as invaluable allies in the quest to cultivate mathematical proficiency in the classroom. With answers readily available, instructors can focus on guiding and nurturing their students, confident in the knowledge that MathFlare Workbooks provide a solid framework upon which to build.In the pages of MathFlare Workbooks, we find not just the promise of academic excellence, but the seeds of a brighter tomorrow. So let us embrace the power of mathematics, let us champion the journey of learning, and let us pave the way for a generation of young minds poised to shape the world. With MathFlare Workbooks as our guide, the possibilities are infinite, and the future, bright.

Uncover the captivating world of Japanese vegan cuisine with "Japanese Vegan." This thoughtfully curated cookbook takes you on an exquisite journey through the heart of Japan's culinary heritage, offering a collection of 100 mouthwatering recipes that blend tradition and innovation seamlessly. From comfort foods that evoke nostalgia to innovative creations that surprise your taste buds, this cookbook is your gateway to a new era of plant-based cooking.Inside, you'll find: Culinary Traditions Reinvented: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese flavors as you explore plant-based renditions of beloved classics, meticulously crafted to retain the essence of tradition. Simple Pleasures, Bold Flavors: Elevate your cooking skills with easy-to-follow recipes that don't compromise on taste. Each dish is an invitation to indulge in the harmonious balance of flavors that Japanese cuisine is renowned for. From Homestyle to Gourmet: Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, "Harmony Plates" offers a diverse range of recipes suitable for everyday meals or special occasions. Ingredients at Your Fingertips: No need for a scavenger hunt for rare ingredients. Embrace the joy of cooking with easily accessible ingredients that bring the essence of Japan's culinary culture to your table. Vibrant Visuals, Inspiring Creations: Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals that accompany each recipe, sparking your creativity and igniting your passion for culinary excellence. Cultural Connection: Delve into the stories behind the recipes and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance that each dish carries, creating a holistic dining experience. Healthful and Wholesome: Nourish your body and soul with recipes that prioritize health without compromising on taste, proving that indulgence can be both guilt-free and gratifying. Embark on a Culinary Journey: "Japanese Vegan" invites you to embark on a culinary journey that transcends boundaries, where plant-based dining meets the artistry of Japanese cooking. The Joy of Sharing: Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting a gathering, these recipes are designed to be shared, creating lasting memories around the dinner table. A Legacy of Flavor: Join the ranks of those who have celebrated the magic of Japanese cuisine for generations, and let "Harmony Plates" become a treasured part of your culinary legacy.Indulge in the beauty of Japanese vegan cooking and let "Japanese Vegan" be your companion on a gastronomic adventure like no other. Experience the fusion of tradition, innovation, and compassion on every plate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your soul with this extraordinary cookbook.

This book serves as an introduction to the samurai traditions of the Tada Genji. During the course of this introduction, the reader will also be introduced to the basics of the Kusunoki Tradition(s) and the various Jingunden traditions. Includes presentations of historical teachings from samurai manuals, author commentary, diagrams, and translations.

Earth That Was has faded into myth. After millenia spent wandering, humans are no longer nomads. Twelve tribes stand allied under the United Tribal Axis; but there is a signal in the darkness that threatens to destroy everything. All Skyla wanted after leaving the Navy was to be left alone. Just her ship, the stars, and a new adventure. But when a strange virus disables her ship, she is thrown into the middle of a conflict she doesn't understand, forcing her to take on responsibilities she swore she never would again. Hinata always followed the rules, honor above all else. He always won, until he didn't. Sentenced to exile for his failures, he is determined to prove himself, until a mysterious woman arrives on his station and chaos threatens to break already fragile alliances. Freyja was always angry, an outcast, playing the part of admiral and black ops operative. But she is tired of being a pawn in the Empress' games and when she's stranded on the wrong side of enemy lines after a vengeful battle, she's forced to ally with her adversaries to clear her name.A Rogue.A Commander.And an Admiral.Brought together by circumstance, held together by duty.Can they find a way to work together to save humanity?

In today's competitive business landscape, the key to success lies within the heart of your organization's data–the Master Data. This book brings together insights and techniques needed to navigate the complex world of Master Data governance and management and revolutionize how Master Data and information are handled within an organization.Master Data, the backbone of every successful enterprise, encapsulates the fundamental information essential for conducting business seamlessly. At the same time, Master Data governance helps businesses stay focused on what really matters–using Master Data to grow revenue, cut hidden costs, and stay safe and compliant with regulations.This comprehensive guide dives into practical applications, showing you how to harness the potential of your Master Data resources to fuel strategic decision making, reliable business operations, and market-driven product innovation. As companies worldwide recognize the pivotal role of Master Data in shaping their future, the demand for comprehensive, actionable guidance is greater than ever. With a wealth of non-technical illustrations, real-world examples, and practical tools, this book demystifies the complexities of Master Data governance and management.At its core, this book introduces a proven Master Data governance framework that empowers you to take charge systematically and methodically. Whether you're taking your first steps or you're well-versed in Master Data governance and management, you'll find step-by-step guidance to ensure that you're always moving forward.What You Will LearnEasily distinguish your company's various data types within its data ecosyem using icons and illustrationsControl Master Data using a unique Master Data Governance framework with three interconnected gears: Master Data, systms, and organizaionEnsure that business data needs are met using a non-technical data modelling working tool that includes the core identifiers and attributes to describe customers, products, suppliers, and moreCreate the Master Data overview using illustrated data and system landscapes and the data flow mapping methodCreate a Master Data organization using a described and ilustrated structure, roles, and meeting forumsDesign Master Data processes, procedures, and policies using concrete Master Data quality examplesEnsure high Master Data quality and data-driven decisions to realze data valueSelect and use Master Data platforms and use AI and machine learning wisely to acheve a single srce of truthImprove the Master Data area in system implementation using a project framework, processes, and toolsWho This Books Is ForData professionals without a theoretical data background and who work with data daily and need a deper understandng of what data is and how to handle master data and its quality in practice; trained data professionals needing inspiration as they seek to refine their methods and strategies for managing master data tasks and initiatives in practice; and readers who want more than a theory book and need a reference book with non-technical illustrations, practical work tools and methods, and concrete examples, plus instructions that can be used directly in daily work Autorid: Peter Folmer Hansen

Stained Glass Alphabet and Numbers includes full sized stained glass patterns in Abstract and Art Deco style.A-Z and 0-9Purchase of book includes full crafter rights for sale of items made from using patterns.Resale or distribution of patterns is prohibited.

The Lies of Money: Who are you Being is dedicated to all of you out there struggling with money. To all of you feeling like the debt or financial worry you are in is a big black hole that you will never climb out of or get beyond.You can have the living you desire. You can create the money, cash, currencies, investments, and vacations you like.Choose YouCommit to You

Here is the exciting true story about the "unsinkable" Titanic! Dramatic accounts, white-knuckle suspense, and fast-paced action of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its maiden voyage. Includes black-and-white photos and full-color underwater photos of the wreck.

Are you ready to move beyond theory and start building real-world cybersecurity skills? Initial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter is your hands-on guide to understanding how attackers gain their first footholdand how defenders can stop them. Designed for college students, self-taught learners, and early-career professionals, this book bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and practical expertise. Assuming a basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and networking, this intermediate-level text dives straight into the tools and techniques used in offensive security. Youll begin by using Metasploit and Meterpreter to access systems with known credentials, then progress to brute force attacks, phishing campaigns, and custom malware development. Along the way, youll explore how attackers exploit common weaknessesand how defenders can detect and respond. From crafting phishing documents in Microsoft Office to generating and analyzing malware for Windows and Linux, youll gain a deep understanding of how initial access works in the wild. Youll also learn how to work with and around Microsoft Defender Antivirus, giving you insight into both offensive and defensive strategies. With over 100 hands-on exercises, this book is ideal for classroom use or independent study. Whether you're preparing for a cybersecurity career or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your launchpad into the world of ethical hacking and red teaming. What Youll Learn: Use Metasploit and Meterpreter to control compromised systems Launch brute force attacks with Metasploit, NetExec, and CrackMapExec Build phishing attacks using document macros and web delivery scripts Create and analyze custom malware using PowerShell, Python, and Ghidra Understand and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus Who This Book Is For: Students, career changers, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to build a solid foundation in offensive security techniques. If youve got the basics down and are ready to get your hands dirty, this book is for you. Autorid: Mike OLeary

After "Master of Business Agility for Managers & Entrepreneurs" Fabio Lisca returns with this book in which he discusses the Agile Management System that aligns strategy and execution. Probably the most comprehensive introduction to Obeya Management System, an approach that transcends and includes any Lean Agile methodology.To date, Obeya Management System is the fastest and most effective system for achieving an Agile transformation, starting with the main problems organisations face in undertaking a Lean Agile transformation and understanding how they are overcome by applying a step-by-step approach that creates sharing and rapid decision-making, allows self-coordination between teams, functions and departments, does not challenge the organisational structure, departments, organisational positions, functional roles, the role of management, simply creates the conditions for them to collaborate on common perspectives and shared projects.A practical guide to apply Obeya Management System in your organisation from social architecture technologies to the Visual Management System to bring effective results in less than 3 months and then introduce the disciplines needed to create and spread the culture of continuous improvement to build sustainable growth, distributed innovation, inclusive decision-making and enable the constant evolution of the organisation.

Miklós Horthy is perhaps one of history's most controversial figures. Glorified by one side as a pragmatic leader and vilified on the other as a slippery Nazi puppet, Admiral Miklós Horthy lived a life of adventure, sorrow, and complexity in one of history's darkest chapters. From his time at sea during World War One to leading a nation surrounded by fascist barbarism in the dying days of World War Two, this is Horthy's untold story. An episode in history that is not only guaranteed to entertain, but perhaps even change your very perception of history in its entirety.Not a history buff? Don't have the time to read thick textbooks? Then this book is perfect for you. It covers the life of Miklós Horthy at a quick and enjoyable pace that's easy to digest, introducing small bits of 20th century history as you make your way through. Plus there are pictures! Though certainly not as academic as other books on the subject, this one will give you a detailed look into everything you need to know about the Kingdom of Hungary's only Admiral Regent.

Tabletop exercises are a common way to test disaster recovery and business continuity plans, but they can also be some of the most dry and boring meetings any professional can attend. Following a set script with no variation can cause folks to lose interest and question the value of such exercises, even when they are required for compliance frameworks such as SOC2. What is a security professional to do? Simple-introduce variability by adding dice!Gamification isn't a new idea, but applying some principles of gamification to a traditional tabletop exercise can breathe new life into a potentially monotonous activity. This book covers how to build a gamified tabletop exercise from the ground up, and provides example exercises you can build upon for your own needs. Not only will participation improve, but you will have reusable exercises to work with as each walk-through can produce different results, helping to cover multiple outcomes when testing your recovery capabilities.By providing examples and a methodical approach on how to build gamification into a traditional tabletop, the goal is to provide a new perspective on tabletop exercises that should be more engaging for all participants, and thus more beneficial for everyone involved. Avoid the monotony and start practicing with realistic consequences for decisions with dice rolls! What You Will Learn Plan, build, and execute tabletop exercises with participants Understand and explain gamification benefits and how to add it to traditional tabletop exercises Understand why and how to introduce such concepts to a traditional tabletop exercise Get up to speed on the purpose of tabletop exercises as well as how to improve participation and retention of exercise participants Compile tips and tricks to help when encountering unexpected issues during tabletop exercises, from unexpected decisions to difficult participants Know tools and techniques, such as using mind maps, to help plan and build gamified tabletop exercises

Learning assembly language won’t make you a faster programmer. It won’t enable you to create portable, write-once, run-anywhere programs. So why learn it? The answer is that it will make you a better programmer.Author John Schwartzman takes a fresh look at low-level programming and explores how to write programs using the BIOS and glibc. This laboratory-based book aids the writing of high-level structured programs by showing what the processor can and can’t do and how it does it.You’ll take apart high-level structured C/C++ and show what the CPU is doing at every stage of the program. The book introduces programs and activities throughout the development process, providing sample code, makefiles, and shell scripts for each example program.With the help of Intel x64 Assembly Programming on Linux you’ll become a more capable and versatile computer engineer.What You will Learn Explore a new perspective on the Intel x64 microprocessor for low-level programming Understand what a processor is doing while a high-level structured computer language program is being run See why assembly language programming is essential for every serious student of computer science Who This Book Is For Embedded Linux and Assembly developers, engineers and programmers, hobbyists from the Maker community, as well as college and graduate level students who have some prior knowledge of a structured high-level language like C or C++

Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. This book invites you to rethink how we create digital systems, products, and tools, not just to meet accessibility requirements, but to shape a more inclusive future. UX design professor and author Regine Gilbert provides a thoughtful, practical, and global perspective on designing with empathy and intention across websites, apps, games, and emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR. This expanded edition reflects the rapid evolution of the tech landscape. It features up-to-date guidance on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), the European Accessibility Act, and international standards. It also explores the intersection of AI and accessibility, examining both the promises and risks of machine learning, automated tools, and algorithmic bias. You’ll learn how to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and design for real human experiences, especially for those historically excluded. Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Second Edition isn’t a checklist or a fix-it manual, it’s a collection of reflections, case studies, questions, and examples that help you design with more people in mind from the start. Whether you’re working on a subway kiosk, an AI chatbot, a learning app, or a video game, inclusive design is about recognizing who’s being left out and doing the work to build systems that allow more people to participate, contribute, and belong. What You Will Learn: Apply WCAG 2.2 and understand how to meet international compliance requirements Build inclusive design systems and content architectures from the ground up Who This Book Is For Designers, developers, researchers, product managers, content strategists, educators, and technologists working to embed inclusion into every phase of the digital product lifecycle, with a special emphasis on those exploring the impact of AI on accessibility.

ASP.NET Core 10 is finally here. Dive into the most encompassing update to Microsoft's framework for developing web apps using the all-new .NET 10 framework. This book continues the legacy of the classic, bestselling ASP.NET Core manual but with 100% new material. Create modern, high-performance web apps with ease.In this completely new manual, gain a deeper understanding of ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 and dives deep into the tools and techniques required to build modern, extensible web applications. New features and capabilities such as enhancements to the minimal hosting model, improved Blazor capabilities with a unified template, and advanced routing options, and optimizations for performance and security. For each of these topics, make the abstract concrete with real-world examples.Starting with the nuts-and-bolts topics, learn about middleware components, built-in services, request model binding, and more. As you gain knowledge and confidence, the author introduces increasingly more complex topics and advanced features, including endpoint routing and dependency injection.What You Will Learn Explore the entire ASP.NET Core 10 platform Apply the new ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 features in your developer environment See how to create RESTful web services, web applications, and client-side applications Build on your existing knowledge to get up and running with new programming models quickly and effectively Who This Book Is ForWeb developers with a basic knowledge of web development and C# who want to incorporate the latest improvements and functionality in ASP.NET Core for .NET 10 into their own projects.

Learn how to integrate model-based systems engineering (MBSE) with mission-driven requirements to create a connected framework that delivers reliable solutions designed with key objectives. This book uses real-world examples to demonstrate how clear requirements and smart modeling lead to systems that work better, cost less to fix, and meet their goals the first time.Author, Air Force veteran, and Chief Systems Engineer Dennis Hansen draws on 60 years of experience managing full system lifecycles across military, government, and private sectors. This foundation drives a practical approach to understanding how design and operations drive engineering success. First, learn the end-user definition of the system function (i.e., the mission), before identifying capabilities needed to perform this function. The book then explains the transition from capabilities to activities and functional model views, and the associated requirement definitions. From there, you will learn how modeling can shift from architecture to SysML design views, continuing with both model and requirement definitions. Finally, you’ll discover how models can be used to aid generation and refinement of test plans and procedures as the system evolves, and how these models support ongoing system sustainment and improvement.Throughout, you’ll encounter practical examples and diagrams to illustrate how to connect key concepts. This book fills a gap left by other books that treat requirements and models separately, showing how tying them to mission goals leads to better results. Practical guidance covers incorporating security early, using proven standards like NIST 800-53, and applying frameworks such as DoDAF or SysML. Additionally, each chapter includes a guide and Agile planning tips to help you apply these concepts step by step.What You Will Learn: Define the mission to establish a clear system purpose. Identify the capabilities needed to achieve the mission. Develop architecture and requirements that deliver these capabilities through detailed activities Apply Agile scheduling to organize development activities. Who This Book is for:Intermediate-level system engineers, software engineers and management, particularly in, but not limited to, government agencies.

Build a sustainable, future-proof career in Quality Assurance. Focusing on both broader strategies for building a long-lasting and fruitful career, as well as tactical interview preparation, this book is a comprehensive roadmap to developing the technical, functional, and soft skills that will help you stand out in the job market.The book takes a two-pronged approach to building your career in quality assurance and testing. It first helps you develop the foundational functional skills that large tech companies look for, and then guides you through step-by-step strategies to ace QA interviews. Combining real-world insights, structured skill-building, and a strategic approach to career growth, this ultimate guide for QA professionals will help you gain expertise in test planning, test automation, AI in testing, metrics, and quality reporting, making you a competitive candidate.The book begins with an introduction to the QA profession, followed by a clear plan on which skills to develop and how to develop them. It then goes into detail on how to tailor your skills to specific industries and position yourself as a highly relevant expert. The second part of the book delves deeper into the interview process itself, offering crucial tips on how to showcase your competencies and deal with challenges, such as areas where you may have less experience. It also provides valuable advice on what to do after the interview, regardless of whether you got the job or not.Using practical QA methodologies combined with career guidance and interview strategies, this book offers readers a holistic view, from mastering technical skills to navigating career advancements and succeeding in interviews.What You Will Learn Develop critical abilities like process thinking, structured communication, leadership, and assertiveness Learn how to handle both technical and behavioral interview questions with confidence Gain deep expertise in test planning, test automation, AI in testing, metrics, and quality reporting Master the art of handling setbacks, learning from interview experiences, and position yourself for future success Who This Book Is ForQA Engineers, Software Testers, Test Automation Engineers, QA Leads and QA Managers

Successfully create and manage your Hyper-V environment without any of the marketing fluff. This book's lab-driven, hands-on approach will get you up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. Virtualization is the cornerstone of today's data center. As a modern-day IT pro, you are required to manage environments that are in a regular state of flux and increasing in both size and complexity. To keep up, you need practical information in a format that is succinct, yet comprehensive and highly applicable.Pro Microsoft Hyper-V breaks down critical and time-saving topics into a series of easy-to-digest chapters, showing you how to perform Hyper-V management tasks using both GUI and PowerShell-based tools. Building on your existing knowledge of Windows Server management, Active Directory, networking, and storage, expert and Microsoft MVP Eric Siron begins with a foundation of why computing workloads are virtualized. This is followed by chapters covering the range of management tasks associated with virtualized environments, including: managing hosts and guest machines; networking, storage, and high availability (host and guest); disaster recovery and virtual machine migration; and monitoring. What You'll Learn Apply practical information to administer your Hyper-V environments Understand multiple administration styles (GUI, command line, and automation) Written by IT pros for IT pros - just the information you really need without the padding Administer and use containers Utilize hands-on labs to learn about storage, networking, and high availability Who This Book Is ForIT administrators tasked with implementing Hyper-V environments or migrating from VMware. IT pros joining a team that is responsible for managing Hyper-V and "lone administrators" covering the gamut in smaller organizations will also find this book indispensable. New To This Edition Checkpoints: automatic checkpoints, backup checkpoints Monitoring: SCOM, CIM, third party Migration: Compare VM, remove instructions for MSVMC but leave references (it is long out of support and may cause problems) Security: firewall, antivirus, domain membership, workgroup, isolated, SMB: auth rate, SMB: signing, SMB: disable NTLM, SMB: dialect control, shielded VMs replaced with Azure Confidential Computing, secure boot Azure Stack HCI, Azure Edition Management: add ARC Storage: ReFS Clustering: cluster-aware updating, dynamic processor capabilities, workgroup clusters, rolling cluster upgrades Configuration: GPU partitioning and Direct Device Assignment Advanced: CIM, nested virtualization Networking: Receive Segment Coalescing, Switch Embedded Teaming, Software Defined Networking

Unlock the future of cloud data engineering with generative and agentic AI on AWS.This hands-on guide shows you how to build intelligent, responsive data platforms using cutting-edge AI capabilities and modern AWS services.Learn to design next-generation data architectures—from data lakes and data mesh to scalable pipelines and real-time analytics. Discover how generative AI and agentic automation are transforming every aspect of enterprise data work: ingesting unstructured data, enabling semantic search with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), building autonomous data agents, and using natural language interfaces to turn business questions into instant insights.Author Justin J. Leto, PE, MBA, PMP, is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS with over 20 years of experience in data engineering and AI. He doesn't just teach today's techniques—he prepares you for the future disruptions reshaping the field. His book is essential reading for current and aspiring data engineers, data analysts, data architects, engineering managers, CTOs, CDOs, and data-focused entrepreneurs looking to gain an edge over the competition.What You Will Learn: Master the core principles and practices of data engineering to build a long, successful career in the field. Accelerate your impact using AWS cloud services for scalable, modern data solutions. Explore how the role of the modern data engineer is evolving to support generative and agentic AI use cases. Develop a modern data strategy by working backwards from business goals to gain buy-in from CxO-level leadership. Design and deploy modern data architectures—including data lakes, data mesh, and data marts—and understand when to use each. Apply generative and agentic AI to enhance every stage of the data engineering lifecycle. Evaluate emerging data and AI technologies using proven methodology to separate real value from hype. Prepare for the future of data engineering powered by autonomous agents that scale enterprise impact. Who this Book Is For:Data engineers, analysts, architects, and tech leaders seeking practical guidance on AWS data engineering and generative AI, with or without prior cloud experience.

This book is a practical guide to harnessing Hugging Face's powerful transformers library, unlocking access to the largest open-source LLMs. By simplifying complex NLP concepts and emphasizing practical application, it empowers data scientists, machine learning engineers, and NLP practitioners to build robust solutions without delving into theoretical complexities.The book is structured into three parts to facilitate a step-by-step learning journey. Part One covers building production-ready LLM solutions introduces the Hugging Face library and equips readers to solve most of the common NLP challenges without requiring deep knowledge of transformer internals. Part Two focuses on empowering LLMs with RAG and intelligent agents exploring Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models, demonstrating how to enhance answer quality and develop intelligent agents. Part Three covers LLM advances focusing on expert topics such as model training, principles of transformer architecture and other cutting-edge techniques related to the practical application of language models. Each chapter includes practical examples, code snippets, and hands-on projects to ensure applicability to real-world scenarios. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing professionals with the tools and insights to develop practical and efficient LLM solutions. What you will learn: What are the different types of tasks modern LLMs can solve How to select the most suitable pre-trained LLM for specific tasks How to enrich LLM with a custom knowledge base and build intelligent systems What are the core principles of Language Models, and how to tune them How to build robust LLM-based AI Applications Who this book is for:Data scientists, machine learning engineers, and NLP specialists with basic Python skills, introductory PyTorch knowledge, and a primary understanding of deep learning concepts, ready to start applying Large Language Models in practice.

This book is a complete, hands-on guide to designing, training, and deploying your own Large Language Models (LLMs)—from the foundations of tokenization to the advanced stages of fine-tuning and reinforcement learning. Written for developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners, it bridges core principles and state-of-the-art techniques, offering a rare, transparent look at how modern transformers truly work beneath the surface.Starting from the essentials, you’ll learn how to set up your environment with Python and PyTorch, manage datasets, and implement critical fundamentals such as tensors, embeddings, and gradient descent. You’ll then progress through the architectural heart of modern models, covering RMS normalization, rotary positional embeddings (RoPE), scaled dot-product attention, Grouped Query Attention (GQA), Mixture of Experts (MoE), and SwiGLU activations, each explored in depth and built step by step in code. As you advance, the book introduces custom CUDA kernel integration, teaching you how to optimize key components for speed and memory efficiency at the GPU level—an essential skill for scaling real-world LLMs. You’ll also gain mastery over the phases of training that define today’s leading models: Pretraining - Building general linguistic and semantic understanding. Midtraining - Expanding domain-specific capabilities and adaptability. Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) - Aligning behavior with curated, task-driven data. Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) - Refining responses through reward-based optimization for human alignment. The final chapters guide you through dataset preparation, filtering, deduplication, and training optimization, culminating in model evaluation and real-world prompting with a custom TokenGenerator for text generation and inference.By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to architect, train, and deploy your own transformer-based models, equipped with both the theoretical depth and practical expertise to innovate in the rapidly evolving world of AI.What You’ll Learn How to configure and optimize your development environment using PyTorch The mechanics of tokenization, embeddings, normalization, and attention mechanisms. How to implement transformer components like RMSNorm, RoPE, GQA, MoE, and SwiGLU from scratch. How to integrate custom CUDA kernels to accelerate transformer computations. The full LLM training pipeline: pretraining, midtraining, supervised fine-tuning, and RLHF. Techniques for dataset preparation, deduplication, model debugging, and GPU memory management. How to train, evaluate, and deploy a complete GPT-like architecture for real-world tasks. Who this book is for:Software developers, data scientists, machine learning engineers and AI enthusiasts looking to build their models from scratch.

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Their parents may be best friends, but Autumn and Theo have been enemies since birth. So what happens when they get snowed in at a hotel... and there's only one bed?Every Christmas seems to go the same way, with a fight between Autumn and Theo, both of them intent on getting under each other's skin. Their families are friends and insist on spending Christmas together every year. But this year, Autumn is determined for things to go differently, to have one year without the bickering and the name-calling, without letting the man with the annoying smirk and dark hair piss her off for another second. She makes a plan to ignore him completely, knowing it will get under his skin, and hopefully, keep peace within their families.What she doesn't plan is getting into a small car accident, the car being left in a snowbank, a hotel a few minutes up the road being their only haven. With no more choices left, and no plows coming out until after the storm, Autumn and Theo are stuck in a room together with only a single king bed. But, with the close proximity, they are forced to confront their feelings and realize that where there is hate, there is also chemistry.Tropes: enemies to lovers, family friends, snowed in, one bed, short and spicy.

Leverage Unreal Engine to implement a wide variety of mechanics using C++. This book arms you with the knowledge and practices of game mechanics programming in C++, supported by detailed mathematical and programmatic explanations.Detailing everything from collision mechanics and AI pathfinding to networking and advanced physics, this book offers a holistic approach to game development, ensuring you get the most out of your gameplay experiences. You will work on character mechanics, environmental interactions, combat systems, and visual effects, gaining a thorough understanding of how to implement these features in C++. By the time you finish this book, you will be able to create complex game mechanics and to make your projects optimization-intensive and performance-driven. Whether you want to polish your skills or experiment with new techniques, Game Dev Concepts in C++ for Unreal Engine Practitioners gives you the right guidance and helps you to stand out in this competitive world of game development.You will: Understand detailed scenarios that demonstrate how each mechanic is applied in real-world game development projects. Utilize ready template codes for quicker implementation of mechanics in your games, saving time, and boosting productivity. Develop your skills in advanced Unreal Engine and C++ programming, making you a versatile and proficient game developer. See how different mechanics work together to create engaging gameplay experiences.

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A simple theft leads to a more sinister plot within the Galactic Commonwealth that could tear it apart.The theft in a prominent business prompts the actions of Space Command Agents, Tom Manx and his cadet, Jan Gettel, to investigate. The investigation leads them into many dangers and eventually leads them back to the very place where the theft occurred for answers. Could what they find lead the Galactic Commonwealth into a war within itself?In the tradition of Space Patrol and Space Cadet, comes the second adventure in the Space Command series. A fun, moral and clean stories that will spark your imagination.