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  Microscopic Worlds - Unseen...

  Mike Crawford

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  Microscopic Worlds: Unseen Forces of Nature invites readers into the hidden realms of biology where the smallest organisms wield massive influence over life on Earth. This enlightening 3-in-1 volume explores three essential branches of microbiology—Virology, Bacteriology, and Mycology—each revealing a different facet of microscopic life and its impact on ecosystems, health, and the natural world. 
  The first section, Virology, examines the mysterious world of viruses—microscopic agents that exist on the edge of life. Readers will learn how viruses invade cells, replicate, and evolve, as well as how they have shaped human history through pandemics and medical breakthroughs. From bacteriophages to coronaviruses, this section explores the vital role viruses play in both disease and genetic innovation. 
  In Bacteriology, readers delve into the diverse and adaptable world of bacteria. This section unpacks how these single-celled organisms are responsible for everything from infections to fermentation. It also explores the balance bacteria maintain in ecosystems and within the human body, such as in the gut microbiome, and how they are utilized in biotechnology and medicine. 
  The final section, Mycology, focuses on fungi, a unique kingdom of organisms often overlooked due to their microscopic size or hidden nature. Mycology reveals the fascinating roles fungi play in decomposition, nutrient cycling, symbiosis with plants, and even medical therapies. Readers will explore everything from mold and yeast to the complex structures of fungal networks in soil. 
  Together, these three disciplines offer a powerful perspective on the invisible but essential forces that govern life at a microscopic scale. Microscopic Worlds is ideal for science enthusiasts, biology students, or anyone curious about the organisms that shape our lives without ever being seen.

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  The Book of Prognostics

  Hippocrates

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  Hippocrates, a Greek physician who lived in the fifth century BCE, is best known for his work in medical ethics. However, he also wrote a number of important medical texts, including The Book of Prognostics. This text contains Hippocrates' thoughts on prognosis, or the art of predicting the course of a disease. In it, he discusses the importance of understanding a patient's symptoms and making an accurate diagnosis before attempting to treat the illness. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Charles Babbage and Alan Turing:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today, the world is in the midst of the transformative and ever-developing Digital Age, otherwise referred to as the “Age of Information.” It has been an unprecedented, remarkable, and explosive era marked by social media and computer-generated imagery (and with it, deep fakes), among other novel, previously unimaginable concepts. The bulky monitors and blocky towers of personal computers and laptops, which were once upon a time considered fashionable, futuristic contraptions, have since been replaced with a sleek and stylish array – both multi-functional and specialized – of aerodynamic, minimalistic devices, ranging from smartphones and tablets to lightweight laptops and full-fledged gaming set-ups packed with powerhouse processors. 
  While many are familiar with those facts, and a recent movie revived interest in Alan Turing’s achievements with computing during World War II, it was Charles Babbage who was the first to conceive the notion of a programmable and automatic universal computer, which, on top of its ability to calculate any mathematical equation at an unmatched speed, could also be used for a seemingly infinite number of other applications. In other words, he envisioned the precursor to the modern computer. 
  Given that he was the one who envisioned a concept so momentous that it ultimately led to the creation of what is now considered the world's first computer, many might be mistaken for thinking Alan Turing was the kind of suave, pipe-puffing dandy that many might associate with such a grand and futuristic idea. In reality, he was nothing of the sort. Turing was hardly the kind of two-dimensional, stereotypically bookish character whose light bulb suddenly went off during an experiment binge either. On the contrary, Alan was a gauche and grief-stricken 17-year-old schoolboy who would channel all the pain and confusion from his poignant heartbreak into his tireless research, paving the path for the deeply transformative Computer Age.

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  Digital Filmmaking: The Ultimate...

  Lucas Warehan

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  Digital Filmmaking: The Ultimate Guide to Web Video Production for Beginners and Non-Professionals, Learn Useful Tips and Advice on How You Can Create, Film and Edit Your Videos Have you found yourself watching some videos online and then stopping halfway because they were poorly made? You have probably encountered hundreds of videos online and you can easily determine which videos have great quality because they are the ones that grab your attention and make you watch until the end. Being able to create beautiful videos has many benefits, either for personal or professional use. An example is video marketing which is very in demand nowadays. Marketing videos that look high quality are able to draw viewers in and make them believe in the product simply because the videos looked that good.This audiobook will teach you all about the process of creating great videos that you can use either for personal or business needs. It would teach you the tricks and secrets of the trade so you can produce great quality videos for the web without spending a lot of money. This audiobook will discuss the following:What You Can Use Video Production ForHardware and Software You Will NeedPlanning and Pre-ProductionFilming and ProductionEditingAnyone can create great videos as long as they know the basics and a few tricks of the trade. Don't be discouraged if at first, you would not be able to produce the quality you were hoping for. As with everything else, practice makes perfect and you just have to continue practicing and stick it out and in no time at all, you will be able to create great videos. If you're interested in creating professional looking videos that you can upload on the internet, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  Cracking System Design - A...

  Et Tu Code

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  "Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes: 
  1. Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance. 
  2. Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage. 
  3. Microservices: Principles, implementation, challenges. 
  4. API Design: RESTful architecture, integration, security. 
  5. Security: Encryption, authentication, authorization. 
  6. Performance: Caching, CDNs, monitoring. 
  7. Infrastructure: Cloud, containerization, growth planning. 
  8. Monitoring: Tools, best practices. 
  9. Case Studies: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance examples. 
  10. Specific System Designs: URL shortening, proximity services, hotel booking, online shopping, cab booking.

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  Ultimate Certified Kubernetes...

  Rajesh Gheware

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  Unlock the Power of Kubernetes: Master Cluster Excellence!
  Book Description
  Embark on a journey from beginner to pro with this CKA Certification Guide. Seamlessly blending theory with hands-on practice, this indispensable Kubernetes companion provides clear explanations and real-world scenarios to guide you to success in Kubernetes administration. The book starts by giving a solid understanding of Kubernetes platform and how to confidently set up your clusters with step-by-step instructions. You will dive into Workload Objects to master crucial concepts, then explore Service and Ingress for a deep understanding of networking. 
  Next, it moves to deploy and scale applications, ensuring you're ready for any workload. This book offers the tools needed to design, deploy, and maintain efficient, scalable, and resilient applications in Kubernetes environments. It covers essential topics such as Pods, Deployments, and StatefulSets, along with providing insights into Kubernetes architecture and operations. 
  The advanced section of the book focuses on enhancing your skills with chapters on security and troubleshooting, ensuring you can maintain your clusters effectively and managing microservices with precision. The final section of the book covers focused content and practice exercises to prepare you to ace the CKA certification exam. 
  
  Table of Contents
  
  1. Introduction to Kubernetes
  2. Installing Kubernetes
  3. Workload Objects – Pod, Deploy, StatefulSet
  4. Service and Ingress - Exposing Apps Outside the Cluster
  5. Deploy and Scale - Stateless Apps
  6. Deployment Strategies - RollingUpdate, Recreate
  7. Data Persistence - Local and Cloud
  8. Deploy and Scale - StatefulSet
  9. Configure Apps for Production Deployment
  10. Cluster Database - Backup and Restore
  11. Cluster Upgrade – kubeadm
  12. CoreDNS
  13. Networking - Pod Service and Ingress
  14. Kubernetes CNI
  15. Kubernetes Security
  16. Troubleshooting
  17. Kubernetes Production Essentials
  18. Microservices Observability
  19. Scalable Jenkins on Kubernetes
  20. GitOps using ArgoCD and GitHub
  21. CKA Exam Mastery   
  Index

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