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Systems Thinking for Agentic AI

Design reliable LLM and agentic AI systems with RAG, MCP, guardrails, evaluation, and observability

by Ediz Najim ...

Apply systems thinking to build production-ready LLM and agentic AI systems using RAG, MCP, tools, memory, guardrails, evaluation, observability, and practical architecture patternsKey FeaturesArchitect reliable AI agent systems beyond prototypes and demosBuild with RAG, MCP, tool calling, memory, and agent orchestrationEngineer for safety, evaluation, observability, cost, and failure handlingBook ... Read more

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Apply systems thinking to build production-ready LLM and agentic AI systems using RAG, MCP, tools, memory, guardrails, evaluation, observability, and practical architecture patternsKey FeaturesArchitect reliable AI agent systems beyond prototypes and demosBuild with RAG, MCP, tool calling, memory, and agent orchestrationEngineer for safety, evaluation, observability, cost, and failure handlingBook
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Kubernetes: Up and Running

Dive into the Future of Infrastructure

by Brendan Burns, Joe Beda, Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson ...

In just five years, Kubernetes has radically changed the way developers and ops personnel build, deploy, and maintain applications in the cloud. With this book's updated third edition, you'll learn how this popular container orchestrator can help your company achieve new levels of velocity, agility, reliability, and efficiency--whether you're new to distributed systems or have been deploying cloud ... Read more

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In just five years, Kubernetes has radically changed the way developers and ops personnel build, deploy, and maintain applications in the cloud. With this book's updated third edition, you'll learn how this popular container orchestrator can help your company achieve new levels of velocity, agility, reliability, and efficiency--whether you're new to distributed systems or have been deploying cloud
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Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good!

A Beginner's Guide

by Fred Hebert ...

Erlang is the language of choice for programmers who want to write robust, concurrent applications, but its strange syntax and functional design can intimidate the uninitiated. Luckily, there’s a new weapon in the battle against Erlang-phobia: Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good!Erlang maestro Fred Hébert starts slow and eases you into the basics: You’ll learn about Erlang’s unorthodox syntax, ... Read more

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Erlang is the language of choice for programmers who want to write robust, concurrent applications, but its strange syntax and functional design can intimidate the uninitiated. Luckily, there’s a new weapon in the battle against Erlang-phobia: Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good!Erlang maestro Fred Hébert starts slow and eases you into the basics: You’ll learn about Erlang’s unorthodox syntax,
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TypeScript Cookbook

Real World Type-Level Programming

by Stefan Baumgartner ...

TypeScript is one of the most important tools for JavaScript developers. Still, even experienced developers wonder why the TypeScript compiler is throwing squiggly red lines at them. Enter TypeScript Cookbook. With this practical guide, author Stefan Baumgartner provides senior engineers with solutions for everyday TypeScript problems.If you're conversant with TypeScript as well as JavaScript ... Read more

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TypeScript is one of the most important tools for JavaScript developers. Still, even experienced developers wonder why the TypeScript compiler is throwing squiggly red lines at them. Enter TypeScript Cookbook. With this practical guide, author Stefan Baumgartner provides senior engineers with solutions for everyday TypeScript problems.If you're conversant with TypeScript as well as JavaScript
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Rust Web Development

With warp, tokio, and reqwest

by Bastian Gruber ...

Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em.. ... Read more

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Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em..
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Winning the Game with UX Design & CRO

Supercharging Your Website Design with Conversion Rate Optimization and UX Research

by Alexander Rådahl Benz ...

Series series Winning the Game with UX Design & CRO
“If I had 1 hour to solve a problem […] I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than 5 minutes.” — Albert EinsteinIn Winning the Game with UX Design & CRO, Author and website design authority Alexander Rådahl Benz draws on years of experience in high-end website development to offer you time ... Read more

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“If I had 1 hour to solve a problem […] I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than 5 minutes.” — Albert EinsteinIn Winning the Game with UX Design & CRO, Author and website design authority Alexander Rådahl Benz draws on years of experience in high-end website development to offer you time
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Calm Technology

Principles and Patterns for Non-Intrusive Design

by Amber Case ...

How can you design technology that becomes a part of a user’s life and not a distraction from it? This practical book explores the concept of calm technology, a method for smoothly capturing a user’s attention only when necessary, while calmly remaining in the background most of the time. You’ll learn how to design products that work well, launch well, are easy to support, easy to use, and remain ... Read more

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How can you design technology that becomes a part of a user’s life and not a distraction from it? This practical book explores the concept of calm technology, a method for smoothly capturing a user’s attention only when necessary, while calmly remaining in the background most of the time. You’ll learn how to design products that work well, launch well, are easy to support, easy to use, and remain
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The Lean Startup

The Million Copy Bestseller Driving Entrepreneurs to Success

by Eric Ries ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading ... ... Read more

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading ...
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Underbelly

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from Mother Pukka – the unmissable, gripping and electrifying fiction debut

by Anna Whitehouse ...

'Darkly voyeuristic but with heart - as funny as it is painful and true. We loved it' GRAZIA'I don't think I've ever turned the pages of a book so quickly. So sharp, so tender... truly excellent storytelling' DAISY BUCHANAN'Entertaining and playful but with huge depth, meaning and heart. I raced through it' EMMA GANNONUNDERBELLY[n.] singular... ... Read more

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'Darkly voyeuristic but with heart - as funny as it is painful and true. We loved it' GRAZIA'I don't think I've ever turned the pages of a book so quickly. So sharp, so tender... truly excellent storytelling' DAISY BUCHANAN'Entertaining and playful but with huge depth, meaning and heart. I raced through it' EMMA GANNONUNDERBELLY[n.] singular...
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$1,000,000 Web Designer Guide

A Practical Guide for Wealth and Freedom as an Online Freelancer

by Rob Anthony O'Rourke ...

Don’t leave your web design journey up to chance.There are some times in life where it is fun to not plan ahead. For example a random day hanging out with friends or a spontaneous holiday trip to some new place.Web design though is not one of those times! If you leave your web design journey to chance—expect to fail.What this book covers is what I wish I knew when I first started web design. It is ... Read more

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Don’t leave your web design journey up to chance.There are some times in life where it is fun to not plan ahead. For example a random day hanging out with friends or a spontaneous holiday trip to some new place.Web design though is not one of those times! If you leave your web design journey to chance—expect to fail.What this book covers is what I wish I knew when I first started web design. It is
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The Hit List

'Sinister, clever and utterly compelling' Lesley Kara

by Holly Seddon ...

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black RiverThis ... Read more

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What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black RiverThis
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The Influencers

A gripping crime novel with an unforgettable ending

by S. V. Leonard ...

A filter can hide all manner of secretsWhen budding true crime blogger Maggie Shaw is invited to the Influencer of the Year awards, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. The party is held on a glamorous yacht and presents the perfect opportunity for Maggie to network the first step towards achieving her dream of turning her hobby into a full-time job. But by the end of the night, ... Read more

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A filter can hide all manner of secretsWhen budding true crime blogger Maggie Shaw is invited to the Influencer of the Year awards, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. The party is held on a glamorous yacht and presents the perfect opportunity for Maggie to network the first step towards achieving her dream of turning her hobby into a full-time job. But by the end of the night,
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Html Basics: Learn Html Coding for Beginners

by Chittaranjan Dhurat ...

DescriptionLearn Html fundamentals with simple and easy to understand language.This book is for absolute Beginners. ... Read more

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DescriptionLearn Html fundamentals with simple and easy to understand language.This book is for absolute Beginners.
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Everything is Fine

The funny, feel-good and uplifting page-turner you won't be able to put down!

by Gillian Harvey ...

'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD'Hilarious and relatable' WOMAN'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIAJessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential healthy-eating blog; successful PR company and wonderful daughter, Anna. Or at least that is what her thousands of followers believe.The truth is, her boyfriend just broke up with her in four words on a post-it; her zest ... Read more

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'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD'Hilarious and relatable' WOMAN'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIAJessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential healthy-eating blog; successful PR company and wonderful daughter, Anna. Or at least that is what her thousands of followers believe.The truth is, her boyfriend just broke up with her in four words on a post-it; her zest
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JavaScript: The Good Parts

The Good Parts

by Douglas Crockford ...

Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole-a subset you can use to create truly extensible and ... Read more

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Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole-a subset you can use to create truly extensible and
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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited

A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

by Steve Krug ...

Series series Voices That Matter
Since Don’t Make Me Think was first published in 2000, hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug’s guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.Now Steve returns with fresh ... Read more

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Since Don’t Make Me Think was first published in 2000, hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug’s guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.Now Steve returns with fresh
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Shame on You

The addictive psychological thriller that will make you question everything you read online

by Amy Heydenrych ...

SURELY WE ALL LIE A LITTLE BIT ONLINE . . . DON'T WE?The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of THE GIRL BEFORE and FRIEND REQUEST.Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself?Have you ever lied about who you are to get more likes?Have you ever followed someone online who you think is perfect?Meet Holly.Social media sensation. The face of... ... Read more

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SURELY WE ALL LIE A LITTLE BIT ONLINE . . . DON'T WE?The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of THE GIRL BEFORE and FRIEND REQUEST.Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself?Have you ever lied about who you are to get more likes?Have you ever followed someone online who you think is perfect?Meet Holly.Social media sensation. The face of...
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Wordpress in 12 Easy Steps

How to Build Website with WordPress On Your Own Domain, a Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

by Meg Hussey ...

So, you think it’s hard to build your own successful website?Well think again! Get the fast, easy guide to WordPress with "Word Press in 12 Steps."Something has inspired you to join the world of WordPress, so what’s stopping you? Are you intimidated by all those weird, complex codes and stuff you’ve seen in other WordPress guides?Don’t worry about it with this one. We understand you aren’t an ... Read more

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So, you think it’s hard to build your own successful website?Well think again! Get the fast, easy guide to WordPress with "Word Press in 12 Steps."Something has inspired you to join the world of WordPress, so what’s stopping you? Are you intimidated by all those weird, complex codes and stuff you’ve seen in other WordPress guides?Don’t worry about it with this one. We understand you aren’t an
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Top 10 SEO Tips

by Darren Varndell ...

Series series EZ Website Promotion
10 Top SEO Tips to Boost Website TrafficSEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become a crucial part of Internet Marketing to ensure that your website is easily found by potential new customers, so we have put together a Top 10 SEO Tips checklist to help you get the best search results for your website or online business.Operating an online business website or e-commerce store, requires your website ... Read more

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10 Top SEO Tips to Boost Website TrafficSEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become a crucial part of Internet Marketing to ensure that your website is easily found by potential new customers, so we have put together a Top 10 SEO Tips checklist to help you get the best search results for your website or online business.Operating an online business website or e-commerce store, requires your website
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Fluent Python

Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming

by Luciano Ramalho ...

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features ... Read more

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Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features
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Hatching Twitter

A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship and Betrayal

by Nick Bilton ...

'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New ... Read more

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'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New
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Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3

Web pages that respond immediately to different screen sizes and devices is one of today's essentials. Packed with screenshots and examples, this book will teach you the professional approach using just HTML5 and CSS3.

by Ben Frain ...

This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps youve heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level before all your ... Read more

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This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps youve heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level before all your
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Build Your First Website

And Thwack Zombies with HTML and CSS

by John Rhea ...

Series Book 0 - Undead Institute
Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML, ... Read more

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Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML,
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Webtrees Family Tree Manual

by Richard Underwood ...

Webtrees Family Tree Software is probably the most widely used self-hosting family tree website creation software in the world. It is free, well designed, fully configurable, easy to use, and this manual takes you step-by-step through the whole process of installation, administration, and use.The manual has separate sections for webmasters, administrators, users, editors, moderators, and family ... Read more

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Webtrees Family Tree Software is probably the most widely used self-hosting family tree website creation software in the world. It is free, well designed, fully configurable, easy to use, and this manual takes you step-by-step through the whole process of installation, administration, and use.The manual has separate sections for webmasters, administrators, users, editors, moderators, and family
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