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My ex is stalking me... and I'm addicted to my potential mate.Those sentences might not seem like they fit together, but in my case, they do.Because six months ago, I was turned into a vampire by said ex.And a few days later, my potential mate-who's a demon-fed me his blood on the sly.Now, I'm literally addicted to him. My options are to drink from him for the rest of my life, or die.He's not keen on letting me die, so it's looking like a till-starvation-do-you-part situation.But my ex isn't going to let me go easily... and my mate will do whatever it takes to keep me safe.Love isn't an option, but I don't know how I'm going to fight it. Because I'm actually starting to like the sexy, stubborn demon I'm going to spend the rest of my life with.*This is a steamy, full-length standalone romance with a happily ever after!

Discover a focused and practical introduction to creational design patterns in Java. This book is designed to help busy Java developers quickly understand the importance of high-quality software design, showing how creational patterns contribute to building flexible, maintainable, and scalable applications. You will explore five key patterns: Simple Factory, Factory Method, Singleton, Builder, and Prototypealong with an insightful discussion on Dependency Injection. Each pattern is explained with real-world scenarios, practical examples, and complete Java implementations using the latest language version. It also includes Q&A sessions throughout the book to help reinforce understanding and prepare you for technical interviews. This pocket guide is concise and beginner-friendly. It offers a modern approach for busy Java developers seeking to master creational design patterns without feeling overwhelmed. What You Will Learn: Understand the core concepts and benefits of design patterns. Explore real-world applications of creational design patterns. Implement each pattern hands-on using the latest version of Java. Compare traditional patterns with their alternatives, analyzing pros and cons. Prepare for technical interviews through interactive Q&A sessions. Who This Book is for: Java developers with OOP experience who are new to design patterns and want to strengthen their software design skills. Autorid: Vaskaran Sarcar

Chapter 1: Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Environment Variables.- Chapter 2: Users and Groups.- Chapter 3: Accessing and Using Windows.- Chapter 4: Files.- Chapter 5: Access Control.- Chapter 6: The Registry.- Chapter 7: Processes and Services.- Notes & References.- Exercises.

Norylska Groans...with the weight of her crimes. In a city where winter reigns amid the fires of industry and war, soot and snow conspire to conceal centuries of death and deception.Norylska Groans...and the weight of a leaden sky threatens to crush her people. Katyusha Leonova, desperate to restore her family name, takes a job with Norylska's brutal police force. To support his family, Genndy Antonov finds bloody work with a local crime syndicate.Norylska Groans...with the weight of her dead. As bodies fall, the two discover a foul truth hidden beneath layers of deception and violence: Come the thaw, what was buried will be revealed.

Is your company struggling to get real value from data? Problem solved. This book is your guide to transforming an organization from one that treats data as an afterthought or merely a support function into one that makes data a key driver of product development and business innovation. In doing so, you’ll be able to measure outcomes that matter, rather than just tracking features shipped.In a world where products are increasingly driven by data and AI, traditional approaches to product development and data management have become barriers to growth rather than enablers of success. At its core, this book establishes two fundamental principles for success: autonomous, outcome/data-driven product teams and the need for data assets to be managed as products. These principles are then expanded into practical frameworks, step-by-step implementation guides, and maturity models, that cross-functional teams in any industry can incorporate in their decision-making.Whether you're a product manager wanting to become more data-fluent, a data professional aiming to increase your product impact, or a leader trying to break down silos in your organization, Data as a Product Driver provides practical steps to transform how your company uses data. In a world where products are increasingly driven by data and AI, traditional approaches to product development and data management have become barriers to growth rather than enablers of success. At its core, this book establishes two fundamental principles for success: autonomous, outcome/data-driven product teams and the need for data assets to be managed as products. These principles are then expanded into practical frameworks, step-by-step implementation guides, and maturity models, that cross-functional teams in any industry can incorporate in their decision-making.Whether you're a product manager wanting to become more data-fluent, a data professional aiming to increase your product impact, or a leader trying to break down silos in your organization, Data as a Product Driver provides practical steps to transform how your company uses data. What You Will LearnReorganize your teams around business problems instead of technical disciplines.Manage the transition from centralized data teams to domain-driven decentralized data ownership.Build effective data platform teams that enable product teams while maintaining consistent standards across your data ecosystem.Create data assets that provide lasting value across your organization.Implement the right operating model for your company's size and maturity level.Who This Book is ForProduct and data leads driving organizational transformation, product managers, team accountable leads, and data practitioners, such as data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and ML engineers, who are willing to evolve their team's operating model to maximize value from data. Autorid: Xavier Gumara Rigol

Create rich and dynamic web applications built on the Azure cloud platform using static web development techniques built around Blazor WebAssembly, APIs, and Markup, whilst leveraging the paradigm commonly known as JAMstack. This book starts with demonstrating you how to create an environment for deploying your first application. You will create a blogging application using an Azure Static Web App with a Blazor WebAssembly application and add dynamic content using both .NET Azure functions and the Data API Builder, before deploying from GitHub. You will then learn how to run and debug your application locally, both from inside of Visual Studio, as well as from the command line using a simple Static Web App CLI command. The book takes a deep dive into the CLI to allow you to emulate all the features available in the Azure Environment. You will go through the authentication and authoring options with your app to allow you to protect your editing and creation functionality in the blog application. Moving forward, you will understand how to add a custom domain to your application and discuss what options are available to you. Finally, the book will compare the differences between the free and paid hosting tiers for Azure Static Web Apps. New in this second edition: Using the latest .NET 9 runtime with C#12 syntax, including isolated Azure functions Accessing data directly using the new Data API Builder functionality of Azure Static Web Apps Deeper dive into the deployment functionality of both the SWA CLI and the `staticwebapp` command of the Azure CLI Moving beyond the out of the box GitHub workflow and creating our own, including infrastructure as code What You Will Learn: Create an Azure Static Web Apps using Blazor technology Add dynamic content using connected Azure Functions and Data API Builder Debug the application locally, emulating the features available to you in the Azure environment Implement basic authentication from both Microsoft Entra ID and GitHub, as well as looking at custom authentication using openID and Auth0 Understand the workflow of the out of the box GitHub workflow, as well as how to create your own, including infrastructure as code. Who This Book Is For: Azure and Web developers looking to deploy feature rich applications to the cloud Autorid: Stacy Cashmore

Wilderness is the first book by Rockwell Kent (1882-1971), noted American artist and illustrator. The book, in journal form, describes the experiences of Kent and his 9-year-old son while living in a simple cabin near Seward, Alaska, and surrounded by a vast, largely untouched wilderness. This Pathfinder Book Reprint Edition features the original 1920 edition of Wilderness, a 1930 Preface by the author, and is illustrated throughout with Kent's drawings.

These Short Stories in Korean have been written and designed for beginner to intermediate level learners, A2 to B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference. Learn Korean while having fun reading and discovering the adventures of a variety of characters.This book includes:Eight fun and easy-to-read stories in a variety of genres that will provide hours of fun as you acquire a wide range of new vocabulary.Stories set in different cities in South Korea and the world, providing an ever-changing landscape to motivate you on your learning journey.Under each paragraph you will find an English translation, so if there is a word you don't know, you will always be able to understand the stories without further difficulty and continue to enjoy the stories with no interruption.Reading has been proven to improve vocabulary and fluency in a foreign language. This book is the perfect companion on your journey to mastery of the Korean language with friendly texts that will entertain you while strengthening your language skills.

A steamy one night stand in the bathroom of a bar in Las Vegas after a world championship win? Yes, please.Meeting him again months later, only to learn he's my newest competition? Not so much.The weight of the legacy I carry is a constant tug in my mind, with the ghosts of the generations before me always whispering for me to push harder, train longer, be better.In the eight seconds I have to ride, everything else falls away and my sole focus is on doing what I do best.I am Shooter Graham, consecutive three time world champion bronc rider.No one has ever come close to taking the title since I've had it... until him.Sterling Addams. The new cowboy in town with dark hair, eyes like honey, and a taste for me he likes to pretend he doesn't have.He's green... but he's good. Too good.Suddenly, the already heavy pressure I'm under multiplies tenfold. The need to beat him, the uncontrollable urge to put him in his place, becomes almost an obsession.The question is, how far will I go to prove I'm number one?

This is a book 5 in my new series of "Hiking Maps" for wonderful unearthly beautiful Patagonia, for its most famous national park Los Glaciares, of course, fully updated for 2024-25 seasons. The book contains 7 detailed hiking maps, technical details for each trail like distance (km and miles), hiking time, altitude elevation, gain and loss in altitude, visual altitude profiles, itinerary landmarks, free and paid camping sites, estancias, river fording. The book describes 15 major hiking trails in the park around the famous Fitz Roy and Torre mounts, but also additional less-known trails and less crowded multi-day hikes and trekking - among them: Laguna Túnel o Toro, Túnel Superior Hikes, Bahia de Hornos, de Los Tempanos Hikes. I also give information on the El Chaltén and El Calafate cities, camping sites, grocery shops, banks, bus stations, bus routes and companies, how to get here by bus or plane, then the park info, rules and prices, and how to hike safely in Patagonia, art and skills in surviving harsh Patagonian conditions, especially in the Andes region, as a hiker. This collection of hiking maps is in color printed on high quality paper in a compact 6x9 in (15.2x22.8 cm), lightweight, robustly made book format, which can fit into any backpack and be easily used while you are hiking and or during planning, researching your hikes. The book can be equally useful for "budget" adventure seekers, solo, group travelers, in "fast & easy" style with a rented car, campers or travel agency users as well as for paid wildlife, travel or landscape photographers on a mission, digital nomads. I hope the book will be a good "practical tool", while you are exploring the world with responsible mind and open heart as a truly nature lover.S U M M A R Y1) 7 topo hiking maps2) 15+ main and detour trails3) detailed technical information for each trail4) how to get here by bus, plane and fare prices5) free and paid campsites with a map, their prices, location6) 30+ web links related to the hiking trails and travel7) color printed inside on high quality paper, with a glance cover, compact 6x9 in (15.2x22.8 cm), lightweight, robustly made book format, which can fit into any backpack

The path to self-acceptance has always felt like an uphill battle for me. It's hard not to feel that way when the most important people in my life decided long ago they can't accept me as I am, that they don't want a gay son, a feminine son, a boy who likes pretty things.And caring for myself from a young age has come with a lot of hardships, but finding myself bruised, homeless, and sleeping in my car just about tops the list.Fortunately, the person I least expect offers to take me in and share his home with me.My boss, Dean, may be twenty years older and have a son my age, but he's still the sexiest man I've ever met. (Mechanics, amiright?) He's also incredibly sweet and thoughtful and apparently quite protective of me. He may even be a bit possessive.But best of all, he genuinely seems to like and accept me just as I am.The only problem is, Dean is straight. And living with my very hot, very straight boss just might be the thing that kills me.

Unlock your restaurant's full potential with ready-to-use strategies available today!This eBook is your definitive guide for groundbreaking, revenue-boosting techniques.Dive into social media mastery, local partnerships, and unparalleled customer experiences with actionable insights crafted for the modern digital landscape.Penned by a seasoned restaurant consultant, this guide spotlights over 30 strategies you can implement immediately. Use this eBook as your blueprint to outline your restaurant's strategic direction, pick the most effective methods, and execute with confidence.Transform your marketing and turn potential customers into lifelong patrons!

Do you see number sequences like 369, 444, and 555 everywhere you turn? Do you feel like the universe is trying to send you a message? Well it is!Seeing repeating number patterns is much more than mere coincidence - it's the key to unlocking your full spiritual potential and manifesting your heart's desires through the mystical energies of numerology.In The Complete Guide to Manifestation with 369: Number Wisdom For Creating Your Own Destiny, intuitive author Andrew Cook reveals the secrets behind angel numbers and provides step-by-step guidance on how to interpret and harness these divine messages to create the abundant, enlightened, and purpose-driven life you truly deserve.This comprehensive book explains that all numbers have their own energetic vibrations and influences. When numbers appear in noticeable sequences, their attributes combine to send you amplified messages from your angels and spiritual guides. No number is more powerful than the sequence 369. This magical trio carries the vibrations of optimism, inspiration, wisdom and divine manifestation.Seeing 369, especially in clusters and repetitive patterns, is one of the clearest signs you could ask for from the Universe confirming you're on the right path and your desires are coming to fruition soon.Inside this illuminating guide, you'll discover:What angel numbers like 369, 444, 555, 1111 and more mean and how to interpret their messages.Powerful techniques for using 369 energy to manifest faster, including affirmations, meditations, journaling, and more.Actionable tips for tuning into numerological guidance to gain self-awareness and align with your highest selfHow to activate, combine and work with multiple number frequencies for monumental manifestation breakthroughs.Real-life stories and examples of people achieving success with 369 manifestation.Troubleshooting guidance for when you don't see numbers or your manifestations feel stuck.Ways to strengthen intuition, increase synchronicity, and expand spiritual abilities with the help of numerology.The Universe has been trying to get your attention by repeating 369. It's time to start listening! Begin awakening to your highest self and innate co-creative abilities with The Complete Guide to Manifestation with 369: Number Wisdom For Creating Your Own Destiny.

Sabre for the practice and the duel, from a duelist.Béla Menyhárt's sabre method was proven during political controversies in which he was called out to duel on several occasions, particularly during the notorious "Jánszky Affair." Menyhart uses the High Tierce system but with several alterations which are different than Arlow's and presage the advent of Borsody's method, thus providing us with additional insight into Hungarian fencing methods which did not follow Arlow's Italo-Hungarian methodology. A must read for sabre enthusiasts, especially those training High Tierce methods!

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available and unsure of what steps to take? Do you want to turn your entrepreneurial dream into a successful reality? If you answered yes, then "Dummies Guide to Starting a Business is the book you need.This comprehensive guide is designed to provide a clear and concise roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. It simplifies the process of starting a business, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or experience.The book begins by identifying the one thing you need to succeed in business. This crucial element is often overlooked, yet it is the foundation upon which all successful businesses are built. The book then guides you through the process of generating business concepts, helping you to identify a viable idea that aligns with your skills, passions, and market demand.Next, you'll learn about the best business model criteria. This section provides a detailed analysis of various business models, helping you to choose the one that best fits your business concept and personal goals. Once you've chosen your business model, the book guides you through the process of initiating your business, providing practical advice on everything from registering your business to setting up your office.One of the unique aspects of this book is its focus on starting a business with no money down. It offers innovative strategies for financing your business without going into debt, including crowd funding, partnerships, and bootstrapping. This section is particularly valuable for those with limited resources but a burning desire to start their own business.The book also provides practical advice on gaining new clients to expand your customer base. It offers proven strategies for attracting and retaining customers, including social media marketing, networking, and customer service.The final section of the book, "Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast," provides a blueprint for growth. It guides you through the process of scaling your business, providing practical tips and strategies for managing growth effectively.

I meant to slay the dragon-not save him.All my life, I've known what it means to be a human in Faery, and I've always fought back. But when my father attacks a half-dragon duke - and fails - I make the only bargain I can think of: my life for my his.I expect to be treated like a slave, but my new master keeps me in luxury. There's no escape from the beautiful, deadly fae duke-and I'm determined to use my position to help the other mortals in Faery.But the more I learn about him, the more I want to know. He's fascinating. Passionate. Every time he touches me, I want to beg him to never stop. There's far more to the Flame of Faery than I ever expected.His secrets bind him like thorned vines. His enemies lurk in the shadows. They know how to deal with a dragon... but they don't know how to deal with me.If I save him, my debt is paid. But I'm starting to fear that I'll never want to leave..."Claimed by the Flame of Faery" is a complete novel inspired by Beauty and the Beast. This enemies-to-lovers romance plays with the power dynamics between its spitfire couple and has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin.com/catalog.

Australia's cuisine showcases the diverse flavors of the land down under. With access to unique indigenous ingredients found only in this island country, Australian food offers tastes that intrigue the palate. From kangaroo to emu and native fruits and seeds, the ingredients transform simple dishes into culinary masterpieces. Every bite of Australian cuisine showcases the country's unique flora and fauna, demonstrating exceptional culinary creativity. Each dish provides a window into Australia's vibrant food culture.The blending of global techniques with native bush foods creates unforgettable fusions. With a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of native spices, Australian chefs can use "The Great Australian Cookbook" to elevate basic recipes into five-star dining experiences. Food lovers journeying to Australia will encounter tantalizing flavors that evoke the spirit of the land. One taste and you'll be left hungering for more of Australia's singular cuisine.

Having arrived at the Order of the Malefic Viper, Jake is eager to improve his alchemy...However, reality can often be cruel. Because while trying to do just that, Jake will be dealing with the political landscape of the Order. Between hiding his identity as the Chosen of the Big Boss, being forced to attend get-togethers, visiting vampires to sell ancient memorabilia, and trying to actually learn some alchemy, Jake's busier than ever.Earth also still calls. There, he helps friends deal with family issues by going on a nice road trip with Carmen and Sylphie. On the way, he can hopefully find time to hunt down the final Primas he needs - powerful monsters with unique key fragments - to participate in the upcoming system event dubbed the Seat of the Exalted Prima.An event that hopefully - no, certainly - won't have any unforeseen Bloodline-induced shenanigans.Definitely not.Book 7 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG series is here. Grab your copy today!About the Series: Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.

The Palestinian Resistance: Historical Documents of the Popular Front brings together key writings from the Marxist-Leninist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), one of the most significant and demonized revolutionary organizations of the modern era. This comprehensive collection traces the organizational and theoretical development of the PFLP from its 1967 founding statement through its most recent political program in 2022. Edited and contextualized for accessibility, these documents reveal the Front's evolving strategies of armed struggle, united front tactics, and political vision in the long fight against Zionism and imperialism. More than a historical archive, this volume is offered as a resource for scholars, organizers, and students of critical organizational studies-demonstrating how revolutionary movements build collective capacity, sustain unity, and adapt across decades of resistance.

Embark on a transformative journey through the exciting world of Roblox Lua scripting with this comprehensive hands-on guide. Tailored to game developers, both seasoned and new, this book serves as your roadmap to mastering the art and science of Lua scripting within the dynamic Roblox Studio environment. You'll explore a wide spectrum of foundational concepts, including variables, functions, loops, tables, arrays, and more. Delve into advanced topics like raycasting, object-oriented programming with humanoids, and intricate leaderboard systems. Each chapter is crafted with real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, empowering you to create engaging and interactive gameplay experiences. You'll gain profound insights into modularization, efficient coding practices, and techniques to optimize your scripts, paving the way to elevate your game development to an entirely new plane of creativity and complexity. You'll also discover sophisticated scripting concepts, such as custom events, and client-server communication. Invest in your future as a Roblox developer today, and let this book be your guide to crafting extraordinary gaming experiences. Roblox Lua Scripting Essentials provides the insight, tools, and guidance needed to shape your unique path in this thrilling domain of game development. What You'll Learn Wield variables, functions, loops, conditionals, arrays, and more to create dynamic gameplay elements Explore the principles of object-oriented programming, and modularization techniques to develop clean, efficient, and organized code Understand the complex client-server relationships, custom events, and multiplayer functionalities that bring games to life Discover the power of modular coding, enabling you to create more organized and maintainable code bases Lay down a robust foundation in Lua scripting for Roblox Who This Book Is For This book is meticulously crafted to serve a diverse array of readers, ranging from complete beginners to intermediate developers.

Become a master of productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365! Copilot and the technology behind it are so new that yoüll need a thorough walkthrough from start to finish or yoüll be left behind. If it feels overwhelming now, it¿s only going to get worse as more companies race to compete in releasing their generative AI apps. It doesn¿t matter if you are young or old, fresh from the university or an industry veteran¿generative AI is here to stay, and managers will expect their employees to know how to use it. Beginners wondering what Microsoft Copilot is will walk away with a thorough understanding of what it does, what it will cost, how to access and use it, and what enterprise-grade security it offers. This book contains a brief introduction to generative AI for readers who are unfamiliar with the overall concept or have little to no experience chatting with AI. It discusses large language models, responsible AI, and how Copilot integrates with Microsoft Graph and enterprise data such as email, calendar, chats, meetings, contacts, and documents. You will learn what subscriptions are covered and enjoy chapters on how to make use of Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Graph-grounded chat to increase productivity that¿s specific to data within your organization. Author Jess Stratton¿s practical examples are clear and will reassure you that Copilot and generative AI is a tool to help you be the best professional you can be, instead of replacing you. Written by a professional trainer who makes learning fun with clear step-by-step examples and screenshots, you will enjoy this book and discover how Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help you solve problems, accomplish tasks faster, and communicate better. What You Will Learn Understand what Generative AI is and how to write a prompt See how Copilot is safely integrated with your enterprise data Gain insight into how companies are working to remove bias and create AI responsibly Dive into each way Copilot can help you in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Graph-grounded chat Who This Book Is For End users, managers, stakeholders, decisions makers, Microsoft 365 users who get overwhelmed starting projects or who would like to gain more time back in their day, and anyone who would like to learn some Internet history and discover what all the fuss is about over generative AI

While most see LEGO as a toy, in reality it is much more than just that; it is a way to build a world from the brick up. Although LEGO might have playsets, it is the LEGO enthusiasts that can really make miniature worlds of wonder. This book is for those that want to create something massive and learn how to replicate the real (or imagined) world in LEGO. Yoüll start with an introductory view of LEGO and review a collection of projects that can be built with a small budget. Yoüll then decide what to build so the dream can be given form and apply the techniques used to create something that can stand strong. Once the basic model is built, instructions are given on how to bring it to life with details. Ultimate LEGO Worldbuilding and Architecture will allow Lego enthusiasts and amateurs to take their dreams, whatever they may be, and bring them to life in the easiest and most cost-effective way. What You'll Learn Grasp LEGO basics Create your instructions for big builds Construct a solid architectural foundation Build expediently on a budget Who This Book Is For Beginner Lego enthusiasts.

Build enhanced visual experiences and design and deploy modern, easy-to-maintain, client applications across a variety of platforms. This book will show you how these applications can take advantage of JavaFX’s latest user interface components, 3D technology, and cloud services to create immersive visualizations and allow high-value data manipulation. This book is a professional reference for building Java applications for desktop, mobile, and embedded in the Cloud age. It offers end-to-end coverage of the latest features in JavaFX 21 and 23.This third edition has been updated to include new features introduced in JavaFX 21 and 23, including NEW APIs: Map, FlatMap, and OrElse fluent bindings for ObservableValue, along with the new Subscription API. Additionally, it's updated to account for new bug fixes and overall improvements to existing functionality in Java.After reading this book, you will be equipped to upgrade legacy client applications, develop cross-platform applications in Java, and build enhanced desktop and mobile native clients.What You Will Learn Create modern client applications in Java using the latest JavaFX 21 and 23 Build enterprise clients that will enable integration with existing cloud services Use advanced visualization and 3D features Deploy on desktop, mobile, and embedded devicesWho This Book Is ForProfessional Java developers who are interested in learning the latest client Java development techniques to fill out their skills set

Access detailed content and examples on Azure SQL, a set of cloud services that allows for SQL Server to be deployed in the cloud. This book teaches the fundamentals of deployment, configuration, security, performance, and availability of Azure SQL from the perspective of these same tasks and capabilities in SQL Server. This distinct approach makes this book an ideal learning platform for readers familiar with SQL Server on-premises who want to migrate their skills toward providing cloud solutions to an enterprise market that is increasingly cloud-focused. If you know SQL Server, you will love this book. You will be able to take your existing knowledge of SQL Server and translate that knowledge into the world of cloud services from the Microsoft Azure platform, and in particular into Azure SQL. This book provides information never seen before about the history and architecture of Azure SQL. Author Bob Ward is a leading expert with access to and support from the Microsoft engineering team that built Azure SQL and related database cloud services. He presents powerful, behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of one of the most popular database cloud services in the industry. This book also brings you the latest innovations for Azure SQL including Azure Arc, Hyperscale, generative AI applications, Microsoft Copilots, and integration with the Microsoft Fabric. What You Will Learn Know the history of Azure SQL Deploy, configure, and connect to Azure SQL Choose the correct way to deploy SQL Server in Azure Migrate existing SQL Server instances to Azure SQL Monitor and tune Azure SQL¿s performance to meet your needs Ensure your data and application are highly available Secure your data from attack and theft Learn the latest innovations for Azure SQL including Hyperscale Learn how to harness the power of AI for generative data-driven applications and Microsoft Copilots for assistance Learn how to integrate Azure SQL with the unified data platform, the Microsoft Fabric Who This Book Is For This book is designed to teach SQL Server in the Azure cloud to the SQL Server professional. Anyone who operates, manages, or develops applications for SQL Server will benefit from this book. Readers will be able to translate their current knowledge of SQL Server¿especially of SQL Server 2019 and 2022¿directly to Azure. This book is ideal for database professionals looking to remain relevant as their customer base moves into the cloud.

Learn to build robust, scalable financial models to position yourself as an expert in computational finance. At a time when the financial industry demands an increasingly complex and accurate mode, this book ensures you stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the latest advancements in programming to develop faster, more reliable, and maintainable financial software.To begin, you’ll explore key features of C++23, object-oriented programming, and template-based design patterns critical for building reusable financial components. From there, dive into a range of numerical methods, including Monte Carlo simulations, binomial and trinomial trees, and finite difference schemes. Special attention is given to practical implementation details. Every chapter is designed to guide you step by step in transforming mathematical models into efficient, production-level C++ code. You will also learn to handle exotic derivatives, stochastic volatility, and jump-diffusion models, bridging the gap between theory and practice.In the end, you’ll be equipped with the technical foundation and practical tools needed to design, implement, and analyze complex financial products. You will also be well-prepared to tackle the advanced interest rate and credit derivatives covered in further depth in De La Rosa’s Advanced Quantitative Finance with Modern C++. What You Will Learn: Master modern C++23 syntax and features, including object-oriented and generic programming. Design flexible option payoff hierarchies for code reuse. Apply advanced numerical techniques such as Monte Carlo, binomial/trinomial trees, and finite difference methods. Calculate and interpret option sensitivities (Greeks). Model and price exotic options, including stochastic volatility and jump-diffusion models. Integrate mathematical finance concepts into production-quality C++ code. Who This Book is for: Quantitative analysts, financial engineers, researchers, and advanced developers who seek to deepen their knowledge of derivative pricing and computational finance using modern C++. Also suited for graduate students in quantitative finance or applied mathematics who want to complement their theoretical studies with robust coding skills.

In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors.This book bridges the gap that exists between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications.What You'll Learn What the blockchain is Why it is needed and what problem it solves Why there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potential Major components and their purpose How various components of the blockchain work and interact Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them Major application scenarios Who This Book Is For Everyone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know it

Ready to learn programming with less effort and more fun? Then do it the lazy way! C++26 for Lazy Programmers uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read and eager to do the projects as you master the popular and powerful C++ language.Along the way it introduces features from the new C++26 standard including increased support for compile-time computation with constexpr and static_assert, as well as contracts, and covers ranges, views, move semantics, format strings, smart pointers, lambda functions and concepts (template parameter requirements), and provides brief introductions to coroutines and lazy evaluation.With this unique method, you’ll stretch your abilities with a variety of projects, including your own C++ arcade game. You'll construct your own classes, templates, and abstract data types. After reading and using this book you’ll be ready to build real-world C++ applications and game projects on your own.What You: Explore the brand-new C++26 standard Navigate graphics and games using SDL and SSDL wrapper Use common C++ compilers and their debuggers Apply “anti-bugging” techniques to fix common issues Follow best for becoming a productive programmer Create your own big projects, including a C++-based arcade game Leverage STL functions and classes for easy and efficient programming Handle the Unicode (UTF-8) output Understand the uses and limits of views for efficiently pipelining data Construct core data types (strings, queues, vectors, linked lists) from scratch Understand the basics of C as a competing language

Leverage the latest advancements in Azure AI and Microsoft Copilot to provide innovative, modern solutions for knowledge management. This book dives deep into the principles and practices of modern knowledge management, showing you how to use cutting-edge AI tools to transform tacit insights and fragmented data into actionable, strategic assets.The book starts by preparing digital environments for AI integration to leverage cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot, Power Virtual Agents, and Azure AI Search. You will then go through practical strategies for transforming enterprise knowledge discovery. You will explore knowledge mining, document intelligence, and AI-powered value creation, while addressing critical aspects such as ethics, bias, and risk management.With a strong focus on real-world applications, change management, and adoption strategies, this book equips professionals with the expertise to harness AI for smarter decision making, improved efficiency, and long-term competitive advantage. What You Will Learn Develop interactive agents that navigate vast data landscapes, uncovering hidden insights and streamlining decision making Structure and categorize information to ensure key data is accessible and actionable Leverage the power of Azure AI Search to build a robust repository where your organization's intelligence is efficiently indexed and easily retrievable Extract actionable intelligence from unstructured data, turning everyday information into a competitive strategic asset Who This Book Is ForDecision makers looking to harness AI tools like Azure AI and Microsoft Copilot to drive strategic innovation and operational efficiency

A new era of SQL Server is here, and this latest edition of Grant Fritchey’s best-selling dive into SQL Server query performance can ensure your queries keep up.The fundamentals are still here: You’ll learn how statistics and indexes impact performance, how to identify poorly performing queries, and how to discover effective solutions. But this new edition also includes advanced features unique to SQL Server 2025, such as AI integration for automatic tuning, insights on using extended events, automatic execution plan correction, and more. It’s a must-have resource designed to empower you to troubleshoot slow-performing queries and make them run faster than ever.The book is a treasure trove of instruction, insight, and advice. As you dive in, you’ll encounter key fundamentals, from statistics and data distribution to cardinality and parameter sniffing, and learn to analyze and design your indexes and queries using best practices that prevent performance problems before they occur. You’ll also explore advanced features like Query Store for managing and controlling execution plans, automated performance tuning, and memory-optimized OLTP tables and procedures—and learn how SQL Server 2025 makes it all more powerful and automatable than ever.What You Will Learn Use Query Store to understand and easily change query performance Recognize and eliminate bottlenecks leading to slow performance Tune queries whether on-premises, in containers, or on cloud platform providers Implement best practices in T-SQL to minimize performance risk Design in the performance that you need through careful query and index design Understand how built-in, automatic tuning can assist your performance enhancement efforts Protect query performance during upgrades to the newer versions of SQL Server Who This Book Is ForDevelopers and database administrators with responsibility for query performance in SQL Server environments, and anyone responsible for writing or creating T-SQL queries and in need of insight into bottlenecks—including how to identify them, understand them, and eliminate them

Gain all the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the Raspberry Pi hardware architecture and how data is stored in the Pi’s memory. This book provides you with working starting points for your own projects while you develop a working knowledge of Assembly Language programming on the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to interface to the Pi’s hardware including accessing the GPIO ports. The book covers the basics of code optimization as well as how to inter-operate with C and Python code, so you'll develop enough background to use the official ARM reference documentation for further projects. With Raspberry Pi Assembly Language Programming as your guide, you'll study how to read and reverse engineer machine code and then apply those new skills to study code examples and take control of your Pi’s hardware and software both.For this New EditionSince the original edition, the Raspberry Pi OS has moved to 64-bits. The operating system has been revamped along with several new versions of the Raspberry Pi hardware. The new edition is 64-bit, based on the latest Raspberry Pi OS and hardware, and incorporates reader feedback from the first edition.What You'll Learn Program basic ARM 64-Bit Assembly Language Interface with the various hardware devices on the Raspberry Pi Comprehend code containing Assembly Language Use the official ARM reference documentation Who This Book Is ForCoders who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C#, or C and now wish to learn Assembly Language programming.

Announcing the first look at .NET 10, the most comprehensive update to the Microsoft framework in years. The secrets to robust, efficient, and scalable applications are now in your grasp.Establish a solid foundation in C# fundamentals, progressing to more complex topics such as Blazor, MAUI, and new security updates. Be the first to master the new updates recently added to the framework with .NET 10, including ASP.NET Core for web development and Entity Framework Core for data access. After reading this book, developers will not just attain greater technical understanding but also a first-principles understanding of the concepts behind the .NET ecosystem.A focus on practical applications sets this book apart. Each concept leads into hands-on examples and projects, allowing readers to apply their learning immediately. With its comprehensive coverage and up-to-date content, .NET 10 Revealed is an essential resource for both beginners looking to start their journey in .NET development and experienced programmers seeking to update their skills to the latest version of the framework.What You Will Learn· · · · Dig into language enhancements in C# 14, performance improvements in .NET 10, and migration strategies from earlier versions.Who This Book Is ForThis book is for intermediate-level developers who want to learn what’s new with .NET 10.

Agentic Hyper-Personalized Dimensions – Six Dimensions of Business Dark Data explores how generative AI (Gen-AI), combined with agentic intelligence, can transform raw enterprise data into hyper-personalized, actionable insights. This book introduces a practical framework for building AI-powered agent swarms that operate across six critical dimensions of business dark data, empowering intelligent automation, decision augmentation, and strategic foresight at unprecedented scale.In an age when data is underutilized, organizations are overwhelmed by complexity, latency, and fragmentation. Traditional analytics pipelines fall short in handling dynamic environments and human-centric demands. This book addresses this critical gap by detailing how autonomous Gen-AI agents — built on foundational disciplines of data engineering, data science, and machine learning — can process, personalize, and operationalize hidden insights buried deep within enterprise systems. The six dimensions presented in the book form a cognitive and computational blueprint that guides the design, deployment, and evolution of agentic swarms. Each dimension focuses on a specific mode of intelligence — such as contextual reasoning, emotional alignment, or real-time adaptive sensing — and shows how AI agents can specialize within each domain to maximize business impact.Readers won’t just learn theory — they’ll explore field-tested methodologies to deploy Gen-AI-powered solutions at enterprise scale. From zoned data lakes and transformer models to swarm governance and consensus mechanisms, the book walks readers through the full life cycle of building intelligent systems that learn, evolve, and act with purpose. What makes this book essential — and unlike others in the market — is that the author is not writing from the sidelines. He is actively architecting and delivering these systems today, with firsthand insight into what works, what fails, and what the future holds. The methodology presented blends system design, human-aligned AI, industrial automation, and trusted decision-making, offering readers a rich and practical road map for AI-first enterprise innovation.What You Will Learn How to structure AI-powered agents across six interlinked cognitive and computational dimensions to effectively process dark data and deliver hyper-personalized, real-time business insights. Practical knowledge on how to orchestrate swarms of Gen-AI agents — governed by Councils — that collaboratively manage complexity, detect emerging patterns, and operate autonomously in enterprise environments. The foundational and advanced skills required to implement generative AI and agent-based intelligence within large-scale, multi-cloud, and hybrid business ecosystems. Who This Book is ForThis book is designed for professionals and practitioners operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business transformation. It is ideal for AI developers, data scientists, solution architects, enterprise engineers, and technical managers who are looking to move beyond the hype of generative AI and apply it meaningfully within industrial and enterprise-grade ecosystems.

Designing Web Layouts with Bootstrap 5 will guide you through the creation of responsive web layouts using Bootstrap. It covers foundational topics like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript revision, progressing to more advanced Bootstrap features such as grids, and components as well as integrations with modern front-end tools like React. Bootstrap 5.3 introduces significant updates, making it essential for developers in mastering modern web design techniques. Split into three parts, each centered on an increasingly intricate design project, the book starts with a refresher on the main concepts of HTML, CSS and JavaScript before diving into Bootstrap essentials like containers, breakpoints, and the grid system as well as utility classes for styling, typography and images. We then move deeper, looking at web forms, components and deployment techniques. The final project looks at integrating Bootstrap with React exploring modern front-end design, development workflows and best practices. You Will: Learn how to utilize Bootstrap 5.3 to design clean and responsive websites Understand theessentials of modern front-end development and best practices Explore how to integrate Bootstrap with React for powerful, professional-quality websites Who is it for: Web developers looking to master Bootstrap 5.3 and integrate it with modern front-end frameworks like React as well as students who are looking to learn more about responsive web design.

If you're looking to build, deploy, and scale AI solutions with confidence, Practical RHEL AI is the guide you need. Whether you're an AI developer, data scientist, or DevOps engineer, this book walks you through the entire process—from setting up your AI development environment to optimizing and securing enterprise-scale AI workloads on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.You'll start with the essentials: installation, configuration, and leveraging powerful machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. Then, you’ll dive into the tools that make AI deployment seamless—GPU acceleration, containerization, and cloud integration with AWS and Azure.Security and compliance are non-negotiable in AI, and this book makes sure you get them right. Learn how to protect your models with encryption, implement role-based access control (RBAC), and meet industry standards like GDPR and HIPAA. You’ll also master AI workload monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana, troubleshoot common issues, and automate deployments with Ansible. However, theory only gets you so far—real-world applications make the difference. Through hands-on examples and case studies in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, you’ll see how RHEL AI powers innovation in the field. Plus, you'll get insights into the future of AI, including Explainable AI (XAI), Edge AI, and AI governance. With Practical RHEL AI, you’re not just learning AI—you’re building AI solutions that scale.You Will: Learn to Install and Configure RHEL AI to optimize machine learning workloads Understand how to train and Deploy AI models using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn Explore how to Integrate and Implement GPU acceleration, cloud computing, and containerization for scalable AI solutions Learn to Secure and Evaluate AI workloads with encryption, RBAC, and compliance best practices · This Book is for:AI and machine learning engineers, DevOps and system administrators, Data scientists, and IT professionals and cloud architects

Design, implement, release, and maintain a multiplayer experience! Find out what challenges, risks, and upsides you need to be aware of from day one!Through real-world examples inspired by games such as “League of Legends,” ”Ariokan,” and “Morimens,” the book covers the differences between developing multiplayer and single-player games, diving into the details of how the communication between different devices works, how to structure a multiplayer project depending on what you’re developing, how to prepare it for a global launch from a technical and monetization perspective, as well as how to protect the game. It also explains how to develop common features shared by several multiplayer titles.Maintaining an engine-agnostic approach as much as possible, the book uses both Unity and Epic Games products and services as a reference. The book takes the collectible card game “Ariokan” as a reference to explain some dynamics and challenges of multiplayer games that revolve around user-generated content.You Will Learn· · · · How User Generated Content-centric games work and the challenges related to them