Publisher: Simone Malacrida
The following basic physics topics are presented in this book:scientific method and its applicationsinternational metric system and definition of units of measurementother metric systems used at the application level
Get quick hands-on experience with Google Cloud. This cookbook provides a variety of self-contained recipes that show you how to use Google Cloud services for your enterprise application. Whether you're looking for practical ways to apply microservices, AI, analytics, security, or networking solutions, these recipes take you step-by-step through the process and provide discussions that explain how and why the recipes work. Ideal for system engineers and administrators, developers, network and database administrators, and data analysts, this cookbook helps you get started with Google Cloud regardless of your level of experience. Google veterans Rui Costa and Drew Hodun also cover advanced-level Google Cloud services for those who have appreciable experience with the platform. With this book, you'll learn how to get started with Google Cloud; understand the depth of services Google Cloud provides; gain hands-on experience using practical examples and labs; explore topics that include BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Kubernetes; build and run mobile and web applications on Google Cloud; examine ways to build your cloud applications for scale; build a minimum viable product (MVP) app to use in production; and learn data platform and pipeline skills.Show book
Learn Bitcoin is the best Bitcoin book to decide why and how you should begin to use Bitcoin. It presents all its facets from technical, economical, political and social implications. It provides a step-by-step roadmap to navigate this new financial world and sets you up with concrete recommendations on bitcoin investing, earning and storing bitcoin. Ascending the staircase of financial sovereignty will grant you personal freedom and control over your bitcoin money. In this book you will find answers to the questions of what money is, where it comes from, its history, blockchain technology and Bitcoin specifically. It gives answers to the why and how to use Bitcoin while debunking popular myths and misunderstandings surrounding cryptocurrencies. You'll find a deep dive into Bitcoin's development since its inception in 2008 and an outlook on the future of cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin. While mainstream media and economic pundits in the Western world think that it's just a tool for speculation, my goal is to spread the word about Bitcoin as an enabler of financial fairness and social change. What goes unmentioned in most other publications are the positive real world implications that a truly permissionless, uncensorable, neutral digital asset with a fixed supply offers. Later the cryptocurrency book focuses on the more practical applications of Bitcoin (BTC) and how you can safely acquire, use and store it. This is not financial advice, it's for people who want to (l)earn and understand the fundamentals of Bitcoin.Show book
While speaking at a memorial event in 2006, Siri Hustvedt suffered a violent seizure from the neck down. Despite her flapping arms and shaking legs, she continued to speak clearly and was able to finish her speech. It was as if she had suddenly become two people: a calm orator and a shuddering wreck. Then the seizures happened again and again. The Shaking Woman tracks Hustvedt's search for a diagnosis, one that takes her inside the thought processes of several scientific disciplines, each one of which offers a distinct perspective on her paroxysms but no ready solution. In the process, she finds herself entangled in fundamental questions: What is the relationship between brain and mind? How do we remember? What is the self? During her investigations, Hustvedt joins a discussion group in which neurologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and brain scientists trade ideas to develop a new field: neuropsychoanalysis. She volunteers as a writing teacher for psychiatric in-patients at the Payne Whitney clinic in New York City and unearths precedents in medical history that illuminate the origins of and shifts in our theories about the mind-body problem. Hustvedt synthesizes her experience and research into a compelling mystery: Who is the shaking woman? In the end, the story she tells becomes, in the words of George Makari, "a brilliant illumination for us all."Show book
Poisonous species have intrigued and beguiled people throughout history, and this fascinating book takes readers on a world tour of 50 dangerous plants and fungi. Across cultures and throughout history, humans have harnessed the toxic properties of plants and fungi - from creating lethal poisons and powerful medicines, to utilizing them for spiritual and ritualistic purposes. The Atlas of Deadly Plants explores the stories and uses of some of the most deadly plants and fungi from across the world, illuminating their socio-cultural significance, as well as their effects on the human body.Show book
From Beginner to Pro is your ultimate companion to mastering one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. Whether you're brand new to Instagram or looking to elevate your presence, this comprehensive guide takes you step by step through the essentials—from setting up your profile and crafting compelling content to understanding the algorithm and building a loyal following. Written in a clear, engaging, and actionable style, the book demystifies Instagram’s core features including Feed posts, Stories, Reels, Lives, and more. You’ll learn how to write captivating captions, use hashtags strategically, plan content efficiently, and stay ahead of trends without burning out. For creators, influencers, entrepreneurs, and everyday users alike, this book offers insights into growing your brand, monetizing your efforts, and navigating the platform with purpose and confidence. Filled with practical tips, real-world examples, and creative exercises, Instagram Made Easy is more than a how-to manual—it’s a roadmap for digital success in the modern age. Whether you're here to share your story, grow your business, or connect with a global audience, this book will empower you to go from casual user to confident creator.Show book
One of the web's most celebrated high-tech culture mavens returns with this second collection of essays and polemics. Discussing complex topics in an accessible manner, Cory Doctorow's visions of a future where artists have full freedom of expression is tempered with his understanding that creators need to benefit from their own creations. From extolling the Etsy makerverse to excoriating Apple for dumbing down technology while creating an information monopoly, each unique piece is brief, witty, and at the cutting edge of tech. Now a stay-at-home dad as well as an international activist, Doctorow writes as eloquently about creating real-time Internet theater with his daughter as he does while lambasting the corporations that want to profit from inherent intellectual freedoms.Show book
