Java: High-Performance Apps with Java 9. Boost your application’s performance with the new features of Java 9

Mayur Ramgir

Java 9 which is one of the most popular application development languages. The latest released version Java 9 comes with a host of new features and new APIs with lots of ready to use components to build efficient and scalable applications. Streams, parallel and asynchronous processing, multithreading, JSON support, reactive programming, and microservices comprise the hallmark of modern programming and are now fully integrated into the JDK. This book focuses on providing quick, practical solutions to enhance your application's performance. You will explore the new features, APIs, and various tools added in Java 9 that help to speed up the development process. You will learn about jshell, Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation, and the basic threads related topics including sizing and synchronization. You will also explore various strategies for building microservices including container-less, self-contained, and in-container. This book is ideal for developers who would like to build reliable and high-performance applications with Java. This book is embedded with useful assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this book. This book is repurposed for this specific learning experience from material from Packt's Java 9 High Performance by Mayur Ramgir and Nick Samoylov

Unity 2017 Mobile Game Development. Build, deploy, and monetize games for Android and iOS with Unity

John P. Doran

Unity has established itself as an overpowering force for developing mobile games. If you love mobile games and want to learn how to make them but have no idea where to begin, then this book is just what you need. This book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building an endless runner game using Unity with plenty of examples on how to create a game that is uniquely your own.Starting from scratch, you will build, set up, and deploy a simple game to a mobile device. You will learn to add touch gestures and design UI elements that can be used in both landscape and portrait mode at different resolutions. You will explore the best ways to monetize your game projects using Unity Ads and in-app purchases before you share your game information on social networks. Next, using Unity’s analytics tools you will be able to make your game better by gaining insights into how players like and use your game. Finally, you’ll learn how to publish your game on the iOS and Android App Stores for the world to see and play along.

The Scarecrow of Oz

L. Frank Baum

The ninth book the action of which takes place in the wonderful Land of Oz is indeed a masterpiece. The mix of Oz and non-Oz characters into one story was the result of the request made by Baums readers and a great invention that gave birth to a story that captivates any reader, child and adult alike. This was published in July 16, 1915 and has been on record as being Baums personal favorite of his series. The story this time around revolves around Scarecrow and his adventures alongside Captain Bill and Trot as they take on a perilous quest through the Land of Oz to overthrow the villainous King Krewl of Jinxland and restore rule to its rightful successor. Capn Bill and Trot had previously appeared in two other novels by Baum, The Sea Fairies and Sky Island. Apart from the appearances of familiar faces, the novel also accommodates a fresh set of characters and magical creatures residing in the Land of Oz, further contributing to its classification as a typical Baum masterpiece.

Voicebot and Chatbot Design. Flexible conversational interfaces with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Facebook Messenger

Rachel Batish

We are entering the age of conversational interfaces, where we will interact with AI bots using chat and voice. But how do we create a good conversation? How do we design and build voicebots and chatbots that can carry successful conversations in in the real world?In this book, Rachel Batish introduces us to the world of conversational applications, bots and AI. You’ll discover how - with little technical knowledge - you can build successful and meaningful conversational UIs. You’ll find detailed guidance on how to build and deploy bots on the leading conversational platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Facebook Messenger.You’ll then learn key design aspects for building conversational UIs that will really succeed and shine in front of humans. You’ll discover how your AI bots can become part of a meaningful conversation with humans, using techniques such as persona shaping, and tone analysis.For successful bots in the real world, you’ll explore important use-cases and examples where humans interact with bots. With examples across finance, travel, and e-commerce, you’ll see how you can create successful conversational UIs in any sector.Expand your horizons further as Rachel shares with you her insights into cutting-edge voicebot and chatbot technologies, and how the future might unfold. Join in right now and start building successful, high impact bots!

The Great Gatsby - With Audio Level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

A level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. Gatsby's mansion on Long Island blazes with light, and the beautiful, the wealthy, and the famous drive out from New York to drink Gatsby's champagne and to party all night long. But Jay Gatsby, the owner of all this wealth, wants only one thing - to find again the woman of his dreams, the woman he has held in his heart and his memory for five long years. The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, is one of the great American novels of the twentieth century. It captures perfectly the Jazz Age of the 1920s, and goes deep into the hollow heart of the American Dream.

The Kings Arrow. A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists

H.A. Cody

This is a wonderful romantic story. All events take place in the forests of New Brunswick at the time of the arrival of the Loyalists. A charming tale of perseverance and loyalty to King George after the American Revolution. It hooks each historical basis.

Biologika Sukcesji Pokoleniowej. Sezon 2. Za życia i po życiu. Inter vivos & Mortis causa

Paweł Piotr Nowak

BIOLOGIKA SUKCESJI™ to cykl książek opisujących ścisłe związki sukcesyjnych zachowań człowieka w konfrontacji ze światem zwierząt, na równi z multidyscyplinarnym prawnym, notarialnym, finansowym, psychologicznym i medycznym podejściem do kwestii SUKCESJI. Zawarte w tym cyklu wartości mogą odmienić świat na lepszy, w nowym paradygmacie, który wykorzystuje Twój poziom świadomości dla osobistego i kolektywnego dobra. To książki, które inspirują do anabolicznej zmiany, która nigdy się nie kończy. Sukcesja "w poprzek"? Bynajmniej. To postawiony na nogi przepis na sukces w sukcesji. Dla kogo jest ta książka? SUKCESJA to inaczej kontynuacja i przetrwanie. Jesteś rodzicem? Ta książka jest dla Ciebie! To obowiązkowa pozycja nie tylko dla tych, którzy są przedsiębiorcami! Czytając tę książkę ze zrozumieniem, rozwiążesz problem i zyskasz szansę na lepsze wychowanie dzieci! To tak zwany MENTORING 0-7. Czysta Biologika Sukcesji. Największą wartością tej książki jest gruntowne poznanie siebie. Od tego momentu możesz już przestać oceniać i osądzać siebie i innych. To skok kwantowy do poziomu spokoju i bezpieczeństwa, a w konsekwencji do wszelkiej obfitości w finansach. Po prostu więcej pieniędzy na koncie, lepsza firma, dobre relacje i zdrowie. Porażka w wychowaniu dzieci i przegrana w biznesie mogą zniszczyć nasze zdrowie i życie. Dowiesz się, jak tego uniknąć. Twoja przewaga nad (nie)świadomą KONKURENCJĄ jest w zasięgu ręki. Biologika pomaga - to panaceum na niewiedzę o życiu. A jeśli jesteś przedsiębiorcą, dzięki niej zwiększasz szansę na kontynuację swojej firmy o 70%! Możesz już przestać tracić energię na myślenie o sprzedaży firmy. Zwiększ jej wartość dzięki dostępowi do tajników BIOLOGIKI w SUKCESJI. Do wszystkiego dojdziesz sam, krok po kroku, ale najpierw przeczytaj pierwszy sezon BIOLOGIKI SUKCESJI. Zapraszam na pokład.

Practical Real-time Data Processing and Analytics. Distributed Computing and Event Processing using Apache Spark, Flink, Storm, and Kafka

Shilpi Saxena, Saurabh Gupta

With the rise of Big Data, there is an increasing need to process large amounts of data continuously, with a shorter turnaround time. Real-time data processing involves continuous input, processing and output of data, with the condition that the time required for processing is as short as possible.This book covers the majority of the existing and evolving open source technology stack for real-time processing and analytics. You will get to know about all the real-time solution aspects, from the source to the presentation to persistence. Through this practical book, you’ll be equipped with a clear understanding of how to solve challenges on your own.We’ll cover topics such as how to set up components, basic executions, integrations, advanced use cases, alerts, and monitoring. You’ll be exposed to the popular tools used in real-time processing today such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, and Storm. Finally, you will put your knowledge to practical use by implementing all of the techniques in the form of a practical, real-world use case.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of all the aspects of real-time data processing and analytics, and will know how to deploy the solutions in production environments in the best possible manner.

Machine Learning for OpenCV. Intelligent image processing with Python

Michael Beyeler

Machine learning is no longer just a buzzword, it is all around us: from protecting your email, to automatically tagging friends in pictures, to predicting what movies you like. Computer vision is one of today's most exciting application fields of machine learning, with Deep Learning driving innovative systems such as self-driving cars and Google’s DeepMind.OpenCV lies at the intersection of these topics, providing a comprehensive open-source library for classic as well as state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning algorithms. In combination with Python Anaconda, you will have access to all the open-source computing libraries you could possibly ask for.Machine learning for OpenCV begins by introducing you to the essential concepts of statistical learning, such as classification and regression. Once all the basics are covered, you will start exploring various algorithms such as decision trees, support vector machines, and Bayesian networks, and learn how to combine them with other OpenCV functionality. As the book progresses, so will your machine learning skills, until you are ready to take on today's hottest topic in the field: Deep Learning.By the end of this book, you will be ready to take on your own machine learning problems, either by building on the existing source code or developing your own algorithm from scratch!

50 pomysłów na dania z grilla

Beata Grątkowska

W książce znajdziecie przepisy na potrawy z rusztu, które z łatwością przygotujecie także poza sezonem, na patelni grillowej lub w piekarniku. Dania mięsne, rybne czy warzywne serwowane na plenerowym przyjęciu potrzebują towarzystwa sałatek, sosów i napojów – w książce m.in. receptura na domowy sos barbecue, sałatkę coleslaw i sangrię. Beata Grątkowska, z wykształcenia ekonomista i dziennikarz. Z zamiłowania kucharz i stylistka potraw. Od kilku lat razem z Igorem (mężem i fotografem) prowadzi rubrykę kulinarną z miesięczniku „Dobre Rady”. Jej przepisy ukazywały się w magazynach „Olivia” i „Kuchnia”. Mama Baśki, wielbicielka sportu, literatury i muzyki rockowej.

Saga rodziny Neshov (Tom 5). Kochankowie

Anne B. Ragde

Siedzieli wtedy przy stole jedząc obiad. Jedna z krów właśnie się ocieliła, ojciec rozharatał sobie kciuk gdy zwierzę wstało zbyt szybko i musiał błyskawicznie oddzielić je od cielaka, siedział teraz na swoim miejscu z zakrwawioną, brudną chustką owiniętą wokół, jedząc smażonego śledzia z gotowanymi kartoflami i masłem, krew przesiąkła przez materiał, ciemna czerwień na tle brudnej bieli, a kawałki śledzia były jasnożółte i stygły na patelni, którą matka postawiła na stole na kilku łapkach do garnków. Nie odpowiedział na jego pytanie. Jadł. Nie słyszysz, co do ciebie mówię? Ktoś cię widział w ysand razem z Niemcami. Odpowiedz mi, chłopcze! Tormod Neshov nie jest w stanie bronić się przed wspomnieniami, które wracają do niego nocą, mimo że teraz jest już bezpieczny w domu opieki. Za nic na świecie nie chce odwiedzić Neshov, gdzie Torunn zdążyła już niemal doprowadzić podupadająca gospodarstwo do porządku, angażując się jednocześnie coraz bardziej w pracę w biurze pogrzebowym Margida. Erlend bierze bezpłatny urlop, by doglądać remontu willi w Klampenborg i życie byłoby cudowne, gdyby nie drakońska dieta, którą narzucił sobie Krumme. Kochankowie to piąty tom w serii, którą rozpoczęła bestsellrowa Ziemia kłamstw. Anne B. Ragde stworzyła kolejną wciągającą i pełną pozytywnej energii opowieść o ludziach, których zdążyliśmy pokochać i o śmierci, która spada na nas brutalnie i nieoczekiwanie oraz życiu, które musi toczyć się dalej. "Mocna, wzbudzająca prawdziwe emocje saga rodzinna. Ragde napisała powieść zachwycającą, niesamowitą, a zarazem pouczającą i pełną współczucia". - Andresseavisen Powieść Anne B. Ragde zdobyła nie tylko rzesze czytelników, ale też uznanie krytyki i jurorów prestiżowych nagród. Ragde napisała wspaniałą wielowątkową powieść o postępującym rozpadzie dysfunkcjonalnej rodziny i nieudolnych próbach walki z chorymi emocjami. Dowiodła, że popularna saga norweska wcale nie musi być określeniem pejoratywnym. - Grzegorz Wysocki, Tygodnik Powszechny

Hashimoto. Dieta i styl życia w chorobie

Agata Lewandowska

Czym jest choroba Hashimoto? Jak się ją wykrywa i leczy? Czy kondycja naszych jelit ma wpływ na jej przebieg? Jak styl życia oddziałuje na funkcjonowanie tarczycy? Z każdym rokiem w naszym kraju przybywa osób cierpiących na schorzenia autoimmunologiczne, w tym chorobę Hashimoto. Uważa się, że pięć razy częściej dotyka ona kobiet niż mężczyzn. Pacjentki skarżą się na obniżony komfort życia, problemy skórne, wypadanie włosów, przybieranie na wadze i problemy z płodnością. Czym jest choroba Hashimoto? Jak się ją wykrywa i leczy? Czy kondycja naszych jelit ma wpływ na jej przebieg? Jak styl życia oddziałuje na funkcjonowanie tarczycy? Jakie schorzenia mogą towarzyszyć Hashimoto? A przede wszystkim – jak prawidłowo się odżywiać, gdy ma się problemy z tarczycą? Na te i wiele innych pytań odpowiada Agata Lewandowska, dietetyczka z wieloletnim doświadczeniem. W książce znajdziesz porady dotyczące także diet eliminacyjnych i mnóstwo ciekawych przepisów na dania m.in. bez mleka, bez laktozy, bez pszenicy, bez glutenu i pozwalające zredukować masę ciała.

SQL Server 2017 Integration Services Cookbook. Powerful ETL techniques to load and transform data from almost any source

Christian Cote, Dejan Sarka, David Peter Hansen, Matija Lah, ...

SQL Server Integration Services is a tool that facilitates data extraction, consolidation, and loading options (ETL), SQL Server coding enhancements, data warehousing, and customizations. With the help of the recipes in this book, you’ll gain complete hands-on experience of SSIS 2017 as well as the 2016 new features, design and development improvements including SCD, Tuning, and Customizations.At the start, you’ll learn to install and set up SSIS as well other SQL Server resources to make optimal use of this Business Intelligence tools. We’ll begin by taking you through the new features in SSIS 2016/2017 and implementing the necessary features to get a modern scalable ETL solution that fits the modern data warehouse. Through the course of chapters, you will learn how to design and build SSIS data warehouses packages using SQL Server Data Tools. Additionally, you’ll learn to develop SSIS packages designed to maintain a data warehouse using the Data Flow and other control flow tasks. You’ll also be demonstrated many recipes on cleansing data and how to get the end result after applying different transformations. Some real-world scenarios that you might face are also covered and how to handle various issues that you might face when designing your packages.At the end of this book, you’ll get to know all the key concepts to perform data integration and transformation. You’ll have explored on-premises Big Data integration processes to create a classic data warehouse, and will know how to extend the toolbox with custom tasks and transforms.

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherines father. After Mr Earnshaws death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherines brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries.

Drupal 8 Blueprints. Step along the creation of 7 professional-grade Drupal sites

Alex Burrows

Drupal is an open source content management framework that can be used for developing websites and simplifying online management of content for users.This book is a must-have for web developers who are looking to create professional-grade websites using Drupal 8. While building 7 different Drupal websites, we will focus on implementing the out of the box features that come with Drupal 8 and see how we can make some complex sites with minimal custom code. Focusing completely on Drupal 8, this book will help you leverage the new Drupal 8 features such as creating a different types and layouts of content using configuration to build in core with its built-in web services facilities, and effortless authoring using the new CKEditor with an effortless and efficient industry standard approach.The book starts with getting started with the development environment of Drupal. Each chapter will start with a brief overview of the site to be built and the required features. Then, we will proceed to create customized modules and themes and integrate third-party plugins. Lastly, you will learn about headless Drupal that uses RESTful services that would help you to display content outside of DrupalBy the end of the book, you will be able to implement the knowledge gained to build your own custom websites using Drupal 8.

The Lone House Mystery and Other Stories

Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace, author of The Lone House Mystery, was a celebrated British author in the early twentieth century. Over 160 of his novels have been made into films, and he is known especially for his part in writing the story for the movie King Kong. The dead man was rich. In life he lived in a lonely house by a river. In the earth outside it is the imprint of a bare foot. His secretary, with whom he was having an affair, is locked in a room. The key is in the dead mans pocket. Superintendent Minter considers it a most queer and unsatisfactory case. A thrilling, thoroughly intriguing tale of double murder and love. This collection also includes the following short stories: Clues, The Sooper Speaking, and Romance In It.