"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The fascinating story of a British army chaplain's buggery trial in 1774 reveals surprising truths about early America.On the eve of the American Revolution, the British army considered the case of a chaplain, Robert Newburgh, who had been accused of having sex with a man. Newburgh's enemies cited his flamboyant appearance, defiance of military authority, and seduction of soldiers as proof of his low character. Consumed by fears that the British Empire would soon b...

“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...

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...

Joint Venture Disputes in the Energy and Natural Resource Sectors provides the most comprehensive review of judgments and arbitral awards in these sectors to date. It presents a comprehensive assessment of model joint venture contracts, examining their impact on customary industry practice and case law. Based on a comprehensive industry review of almost 400 cases, the book discusses close to 200 court cases and 50 arbitral awards from around the world - many of which have been pre...

Comedy and tragedy intertwine when two very different couples fall in and out of love in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction from Professor Tiffany Stern.Whilst B...