Explore the powerful features of MariaDB with practical examplesKey FeaturesBook DescriptionMariaDB is a database that has become very popular in the few short years that it has been around. It does not require a big server or expensive support contract. It is also powerful enough to be the database of choice for some of the biggest and most popular websites in the world, taking full advantage of the latest computing hardware available. From installing...

Walk away from old-fashioned and cumbersome query approaches and answer your business intelligence questions through simple and powerful queries built on common table expressions (CTEs) and window functions. These new features in MariaDB and MySQL help you to write queries without having to wade through a quagmire of brittle self-joins and other crazy techniques from the past. Your queries will generate correct results, be more readable and less brittle in the face of unexpected data, and ...

A practical cookbook, filled with advanced recipes , and plenty of code and commands used for illustration,which will make your learning curve easy and quick. This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about databases in general or MariaDB in particular. Some familiarity with SQL databases is assumed, but the recipes are approachable to almost anyone with basic database skills.

Good Christian doctrine is not simply getting the facts right: it is something transformative, brought to life in obedience to Christ.In his letter to Titus, the Apostle Paul implores the reader to take truth seriously and to ensure that the good news of gospel is being passed on in its full force. Solid Christian doctrine and a passion for godly Christian life are twin themes weave their way throughout this short epistle.In Living Doctrine, Danny ...

The groundbreaking Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) introduced readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It has been well received by pastors and students, won book awards from Christianity Today and the Catholic Press Association, and was named the ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year. Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament features key articles from DTIB, providi...

Red Frontier is the ultimate journey to the most fascinating world in classic science fiction. Spanning more than 30 hours of listening, this extraordinary collection brings together sixty unforgettable stories that explore Mars as only the greatest writers of the golden age could imagine it—a world of forgotten civilizations, dangerous frontiers, mysterious ruins, and endless possibilities.Featuring timeless adventures from Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Di...

Vintage Sci-Fi 21 - 24 Science Fiction Classics from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Williamson and moreFlight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. CoblentzThe Big Bounce by Walter TevisThe Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeYou Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntoshThe Star Beast by Damon KnightThe Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. BondSummertime on Icarus by Arthur C. ClarkeSt...

An exploration of Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes occurring from Matthew through RevelationReaders of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to Old Testament stories and prophecies that are unfamiliar or obscure. In order to fully understand the teachings of Jesus and his followers, it is important to understand the large body of Scripture that preceded and informed their thinking.Leading evangelical scholars G. K. Beale and D...

The four books of St. Augustin On Christian Doctrine (De Doctrina Christiana, iv libri) are a compend of exegetical theology to guide the reader in the understanding and interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, according to the analogy of faith. The first three books were written ad 397; the fourth was added 426. It is the first and best patristic work on biblical Hermeneutics, and continued for a thousand years, together with the Prefaces of Jerome, to be the chief exegetical guide. Altho...

The ESV Classic Reference Bible combines the ESV Bible text with an extensive system of more than 80,000 cross-references in the center column on each page. With its readable type, color maps, and a major concordance, the Classic Reference Bible is the first choice for personal Bible reading and in-depth study.

A.W. Tozer's classic Christian work covers: 1. Following Hard After God 2. The Blessedness of Possessing Nothing 3. Removing the Veil 4. Apprehending God 5. The Universal Presence 6. The Speaking Voice 7. The Gaze of the Soul 8. Restoring the Creator-Creature Relation 9. Meekness and Rest 10. The Sacrament of Living

This updated reference edition of the HCSB is optimized for easy reading on digital devices. It includes more than 35,000 links to textual notes, alternate readings, explanatory notes, cross references, and Old Testament citations in the New Testament. The table of contents is organized by headings within each chapter and the corresponding verse numbers, and the ebook file has been specifically formatted to be fast and easy to use.The HCSB was developed by 100 sch...