A Celebration of America's Greatest Olympic Victory—the 1980 US–USSR Hockey Game!Forty years after the "Miracle on Ice" captivated the world, this book deeply examines the impact that singular event had on the people who played and coached in it and how that game changed the trajectory of American hockey. Seasoned journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way, and thanks to his detailed recordkeeping, allows readers to reexamine the game ...

A professional\\'s guide to solving complex problems while designing modern softwareKey FeaturesLearn best practices for designing enterprise-grade software systems from a seasoned CTODeeper your understanding of system reliability, maintainability, and scalabilityElevate your skills to a professional level by learning the most effective software design patterns and architectural conceptsBook DescriptionAs businesses are unde...

"Soldiers and Sailors" is a captivating work that delves into the lives and experiences of military personnel and seafarers. The narrative is enriched by Old Humphrey's insightful commentary, which adds depth to the portrayal of these brave individuals. The illustrations by John Gilbert complement the text beautifully, bringing to life the various scenes of adventure and valor. This book serves as a tribute to the courage and dedication of those who serve in the armed forces and on the hig...

The U. S. hockey team's victory at the 1980 Olympics was a "Miracle on Ice"--a miracle largely brought about by Herb Brooks, the legendary coach who forged that invincible team. Famously antagonistic toward the press at Lake Placid, Brooks nonetheless turned to sportswriter John Gilbert after each game, giving his longtime friend and confidant what became the most comprehensive coverage of the '80 team. This book is Gilbert's memoir of Brooks. Neither strictly biography or tell-all exposé,...

Delve into the second edition to master serverless proficiency and explore new chapters on security techniques, multi-regional deployment, and optimizing observability.Key FeaturesGain insights from a seasoned CTO on best practices for designing enterprise-grade software systemsDeepen your understanding of system reliability, maintainability, observability, and scalability with real-world examplesElevate your skills with software design pattern...

Apply cloud native patterns and practices to deliver responsive, resilient, elastic, and message-driven systems with confidenceKey FeaturesDiscover best practices for applying cloud native patterns to your cloud applicationsExplore ways to effectively plan resources and technology stacks for high security and fault toleranceGain insight into core architectural principles using real-world examplesBook Description

In England's darkest hours, John Winant, U.S. Ambassador, became to the British a symbol of American fellowship and support. They looked up from the still-smoking rubble of their homes and saw him standing strong with the King or with Winston Churchill.As Ambassador, his chief concern was not only immediate agreement and understanding between the two countries, but also long-term good relations. In the account of his stewardship, he not only shows American generosity, but stresses t...

The controversial and inspiring ghost story from the pen of John Gilbert, British Fantasy Award Winner and editor of cult international horror and fantasy magazine, FEAR.

Master over 60 recipes to help you deliver completely scalable and serverless cloud-native applicationsKey FeaturesDevelop global scale and event-driven autonomous servicesContinuously deploy, test, observe, and optimize your servicesPractical Node.js recipes for serverless cloud-native developmentBook DescriptionCloud-native development is a modern approach to building and running applications that leverages the merits of th...

Learn to apply cloud-native patterns and practices to deliver responsive, resilient, elastic, and message-driven systems with confidenceKey FeaturesUnderstand the architectural patterns involved in cloud-native architecturesMinimize risk by evolving your monolithic applications into distributed cloud-native systemsDiscover best practices for applying cloud-native patterns to your enterprise-level cloud applicationsBook Description...

Evil stalks a quiet Cornish country church yard as a profane crime exacts terrible revenge in this acclaimed short story by British Fantasy Award winning author and editor John Gilbert.

“The child’s book of Bible pictures” is a version of the Bible retold specially for children by James Perkins Walker (1829-1868). The book is illustrated with 27 beautiful colored pictures accompanied by poetic selections.“The child’s book of Bible pictures” covers in verse such Bible episodes as: Joseph Sold By His Brethren, Joseph Cast Into Prison, The Cup Found In Benjamin’s Sack, The Meeting Of Jacob And Joseph, Moses In The Bulrushes, Moses Before Pharaoh, Moses Striketh The R...