Become proficient in Swift 6 using advanced techniques and modern programming practices to effortlessly build high-performance applicationsKey FeaturesPerfect your application development capabilities using the latest features of Swift 6.2Learn advanced techniques like concurrency, memory management, Generics, and Swift TestingApply best practices in Swift to write clean, scalable, and maintainable codePurchase of the print or Kindle b...

Harness the power of the latest edition with this in-depth and comprehensive guide to the Swift languageKey FeaturesFifth edition of this bestselling book, improved and updated to cover the latest version of the Swift 5 programming languageGet to grips with popular and modern design techniques to write easy-to-manage Swift codeLearn how to use core Swift features such as concurrency, generics, and copy-on-write in your codeBook De...

Richly illustrated with 12 maps and 46 photos.The lightning campaign that toppled the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq in the spring of 2003 seemed to herald the arrival of a new way of war, as Germany's blitzkrieg had done at the beginning of World War II. But the initial victory soon devolved into a persistent counterinsurgency conflict reminiscent of the long U.S. effort to pacify the Philippines after the rapid defeat of Spain in 1898. In Iraq, American soldiers and their Coalition...

"From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War" by Jon T. Hoffman is a compelling narrative that chronicles the daring exploits of the Marine Raiders during World War II. The book delves into the strategic significance of the Pacific theater and highlights the unique role played by these elite units. Hoffman meticulously details the challenges faced by the Raiders, including harsh environments and fierce enemy resistance, while showcasing their bravery and tactical ingenuit...

Featured on the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Reading List and the Chief of Naval Operation’s “Naval Power” Reading ListThe Marine Corps is known for its heroes, and Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller has long been considered the greatest of them all. His assignments and activities covered an extraordinary spectrum of warfare. Puller mastered small unit guerrilla warfare as a lieutenant in Haiti in the 1920s, and at the end of his career commanded a division in K...

A comprehensive guide for programming enthusiasts who wish to gain a firm command of the fundamentals and advanced Swift conceptsKey FeaturesSixth edition of this bestselling book, improved and updated to cover the latest version of the Swift 5.3 programming languageGet to grips with popular and modern design techniques to write easy-to-manage Swift codeUse core Swift features such as concurrency, generics, and copy-on-write in your code

In February 1942, Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the creation of a new unit designated the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. This elite force, and its three sister battalions, went on to gain considerable fame for fighting prowess in World War II. There is more to the story of these units, however, than a simple tale of combat heroics. The inception, growth, and sudden end of the raiders reveals a great deal about the development and conduct of am...

This pamphlet describes the critical role of Army officers who defied the odds and saw this immense project through to completion. They included Col. William C. Gorgas, who supervised the medical effort that saved countless lives and made it possible for the labor force to do its job; Col. George W. Goethals, who oversaw the final design of the canal and its construction and, equally important, motivated his workers to complete the herculean task ahead of schedule; and many other officers ...

Mastering Arduino is a practical guide that teaches you the electronics and programming skills you need to create advanced Arduino projects from the ground up.Key FeaturesCovers enough electronics and code for users at any levelIncludes complete circuit diagrams for all projectsFinal robot project combines knowledge from all the chaptersBook DescriptionMastering Arduino is an all-in-one guide to getting the most out of your A...

Instead of religion influencing political outcomes, this analysis examines how politics influences religious outcomes. Dominant analyses examining the utilization of religion as a tool of statecraft in the Middle East remain overwhelmingly fixated on how Islam influences the foreign policies of different state actors – not how political considerations often influence the forms Islam assumes and how religion itself is often molded according to strategic considerations of po...

Unleash the power of Swift and discover the skills required to build incredible robust iOS applicationsAbout This BookWrite expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on courseUnveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into realitySpecialize in developing real iOS apps, and 2D and 3D video games using Swift and CocoapodsDive deep into protocol extensions, learn new er...

Build fast and powerful applications by harnessing the power of protocol-oriented programming in Swift 4 Key Features\[\*\]Leverage the power of protocol-oriented programming in your applications and learn from real-world use cases\[\*\]Create a flexible code base with protocols and protocol extensions\[\*\]Leverage the power of generics in Swift 4 to create very flexible frameworksBook DescriptionSwift has become the number ...