Understanding Java from the JVM up gives you a solid foundation to grow your expertise and take on advanced techniques for performance, concurrency, containerization, and more.In The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition you will learn:The new Java module system and why you should use itBytecode for the JVM, including operations and classloadingPerformance tuning the JVMWorking with Java’s built-in concurrency and expand...

SummaryThe Well-Grounded Java Developer offers a fresh and practical look at new Java 7 features, new JVM languages, and the array of supporting technologies you need for the next generation of Java-based software.About the BookThe Well-Grounded Java Developer starts with thorough coverage of Java 7 features like try-with-resources and NIO.2. You'll then explore a cross-section of emerging JVM-based languages, includ...

Unlock the secrets to understanding and influencing human behavior with this transformative guide.Are you ready to elevate both your personal and professional life to new heights?Imagine possessing the ability to comprehend and shape the emotions and actions of those around you. Picture yourself as a master of influence, commanding situations to unfold in your favor.Inside this comprehensive manual, you'll discover groundbreaking strategies for unra...

Performance tuning is an experimental science, but that doesn't mean engineers should resort to guesswork and folklore to get the job done. Yet that's often the case. With this practical book, intermediate to advanced Java technologists working with complex platforms will learn how to tune Java cloud applications for performance using a quantitative, verifiable, and repeatable approach.In response to the ubiquity of cloud computing, this updated edition of Optimizing Cloud Nati...

Java in a Nutshell doesn't just help experienced Java programmers get the most out of versions through Java 25. It also provides a learning path for new developers. Chock-full of examples that demonstrate how to take complete advantage of modern Java APIs and development best practices, this thoroughly revised guide includes new material on recent enhancements to Java.The first section provides a fast-paced, no-fluff introduction to the Java programming language and the ch...

A Geography of the Hutterites in North America explores the geographical diffusion of the Hutterite colonies from the “bridgehead” of Dakota Territory in 1874 to the present distribution across North America. Looking further than just maps of location, this book analyzes the relationship between parent and daughter colonies as the Hutterite population continues to grow and examines the role of cultural and demographic forces in determining the diffusion process. Throughout this ge...

Benjamin Franklin toiled to become one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. It’s no more evident than in The Way to Wealth, as the main character espouses Franklin’s wisdom to an unsuspecting crowd of shoppers. Listen to adage after adage that have stood the test of time and ring true even today.Originally published in 1810.

Violence begets violence — so believes the majority of people around the world who have stood up in protest against war. Stop the Next War Now is a reflective look and call to action to end violence, by acclaimed peace activists, experts, and visionaries, including Eve Ensler, Barbara Lee, Arianna Huffington, Janeane Garafalo, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many more. The book shares expert insight on the issues and powers-that-be that encourage war, including the media, politicia...

In the Paradox of Mental Health, the authors argue that our society is experiencing another pandemic—one of mental illness. This mental illness pandemic is maintained and escalated by conceptual "viruses" rooted in the normative, psychological medical model paradigm consistent with Western ideology. Therapeutic practice based on systems theory and social constructionism is offered as an antidote to alleviate the over-reliance on the medical model. The authors first "do therapy" on...

Learn German with Thirst for Knowledge is your bilingual German audio series for curious minds. Lesson 1, "10 Strange Phenomena You've Always Wanted to Understand", serves up short, surprising stories about everyday mysteries – from why cola tastes better from a glass bottle to why time sometimes seems to pass faster or why we sometimes feel someone staring at us – while your German improves almost as a side effect. Each lesson follows a DE–EN–DE pattern: first German, then English, then G...

Why does cola taste better from a glass bottle? Why can we smell rain before it falls? And why does everything suddenly itch the moment we think about it? In this engaging collection of everyday questions, we get to the bottom of fascinating phenomena from psychology, biology, and sensory perception—clearly explained, entertainingly presented, and full of aha moments. Hinweis: Dieses Hörbuch verwendet KI-generierte Stimmen.

Dive into the greatest breakthroughs of human history – from the wheel and writing to the computer, internet, and smartphone. In this episode of Thirst for Knowledge, each track explains in a simple and entertaining way how these inventions changed our world and shaped modern life. Perfect for curious minds who love learning how ideas become world-changing innovations. Dieses Hörbuch verwendet KI-generierte Stimmen.