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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This title was first published in 2000: Examines core issues with respect to the effect of export restrictions, the impact on processing and welfare, the consequences of foreign ownership of the resource, and the possibility of utilizing export restrictions as a retaliatory strategy against escalating tariff structures. It also examines the impact of liberalization of processed good markets. The book employs a combination of formal general equilibrium modelling and counterfactual simulatio...

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.

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.

Solomon Hawke's 17th century adventures continue as he leaves England to escape the persecution of supporters of the Monarchy by the ruling Parliamentarians. Now wealthy and the owner of a powerful ship he sets out for the American colony of Virginia with his family and compatriots. Here Solomon finds allies and enemies within the Colonial and Indian comunities whilst continuing to support the King's cause. He volunteers to fight in Ireland and Wales but unexpectedly fights for the Venetia...

Solomon Hawke is the son of a wealthy landowner who is a strong supporter of Charles 1. In 1643 at the start of the civil war in England, Solomon is sent north from Oxford to escape a deadly rival and his adventures include fighting for a Scottish nobleman and a Barbary Corsair. The story follows his efforts to survive fighting on the losing side and at the same time trying to rescue his family from the wrath of Cromwell. Solomon is a strong, well educated, if rather nave young man when he...

"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...

Remember the days when making friends seemed as simple as throwing the ball around with the kids in your neighborhood?Carefree summers spent riding bikes and selling lemonade are prized memories, all because the time was spent in the company of your best friends.If I Really Wanted to Be a Great Friend, is packed full of engaging insight and a healthy sense of humor. As you read, you'll remember how easy friendship can be . . . just like riding a bike.Once again, you...