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Well-being in the workplace. A guide to resilience for individuals and teams
IT Governance Publishing, Sarah Cook
This book explores the critical role of resilience in workplace well-being, offering practical tools to enhance physical, emotional, mental, and social health. It begins by defining resilience and its importance, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and explains how it impacts both individuals and teams. Early chapters focus on self-assessment, helping readers gauge their resilience and stress levels, while providing actionable steps for improvement.The book then dives into specific areas of well-being, such as physical health, emotional management, and mental strategies like positive thinking and mindfulness. It emphasizes the significance of social connections and offers practical advice for building support networks in a virtual world. For managers, there are strategies to foster resilience in their teams, from regular communication to promoting well-being initiatives.Each chapter is filled with case studies, self-assessment tools, and reflection points, ensuring readers can apply concepts directly to their work environment. The final section ties everything together with tips on making new resilience habits stick, reinforcing long-term well-being in the workplace.
What's New in SQL Server 2012. Unleash the new features of SQL Server 2012 with this book and
Rachel Horder, Jon Reade, John Reade
Microsoft SQL Server has been part of the enterprise database landscape since SQL Server 7 arrived in 1998 and has evolved into the relational and BI platform of choice by businesses around the globe. The performance and full feature set of SQL Server has been widely recognized by the business community and it is viewed as a powerful weapon in their database and business intelligence arsenal. SQL Server brings numerous benefits to all businesses, central to which is a thorough understanding of the technology, both current and new.This is the book both DBAs and developers always wanted to buy but could never find in the bookstore. This is a SQL Server book that contains only the new features introduced in SQL Server 2012.This book will give you a competitive advantage by helping you to quickly learn and understand the new features of SQL Server 2012. Most readers will already have an established knowledge of SQL Server and will want to update their 2008/2008R2 knowledge swiftly with least pain.This book takes you through all of the new features of SQL Server 2012, from installing core database services and features, to the new administration and updated Transact-SQL functions. You will discover the new Analysis Services features, introduce data alerts and reporting features and explore the new enhancements to Integration Services. In addition you will learn how to automate, cleanse and transform critical business data with DQS and world-class enterprise level availability features.Finally, you will venture into simulating real-world database loads using Distributed Replay and complete your journey with a look at the new SQL Server cloud services and the new Hadoop big data platform.
Ajay Baranwal, Alizishaan Khatri, Tanish Baranwal
TensorFlow is an end-to-end machine learning platform for experts as well as beginners, and its new version, TensorFlow 2.0 (TF 2.0), improves its simplicity and ease of use. This book will help you understand and utilize the latest TensorFlow features.What's New in TensorFlow 2.0 starts by focusing on advanced concepts such as the new TensorFlow Keras APIs, eager execution, and efficient distribution strategies that help you to run your machine learning models on multiple GPUs and TPUs. The book then takes you through the process of building data ingestion and training pipelines, and it provides recommendations and best practices for feeding data to models created using the new tf.keras API. You'll explore the process of building an inference pipeline using TF Serving and other multi-platform deployments before moving on to explore the newly released AIY, which is essentially do-it-yourself AI. This book delves into the core APIs to help you build unified convolutional and recurrent layers and use TensorBoard to visualize deep learning models using what-if analysis.By the end of the book, you'll have learned about compatibility between TF 2.0 and TF 1.x and be able to migrate to TF 2.0 smoothly.
Jan Starża-Dzierżbicki
Od niepamiętnych czasów ludzkość zwraca uwagę na koło ekliptyki, czyli na pozorną drogę Słońca na niebie. Nic dziwnego – wszak jest to miejsce, na którym styka się życie Ziemi z życiem naszego systemu słonecznego, obejmującego razem z planetami i ich księżycami nie mniej jak 37 obiektów astronomicznych. Już Sumerowie przed sześcioma tysiącami lat zauważyli, że ten otaczający nas pas życia kosmicznego składa się z dwunastu równych części nazwanych znakami zodiaku. Doświadczenie zbierane przez ludzkość w przeciągu wielu tysięcy lat wykazało, że każdy poszczególny stopień ekliptyki ma specjalne właściwości, odrębne od innych. Charakterystyki niniejsze oparte są na tych odrębnych właściwościach każdego stopnia zodiaku według pozycji Słońca. Określenia te mają jednak znaczenie dość ogólne – bowiem Słońce nie zawsze ściśle tego samego dnia znajduje się corocznie w tym samym stopniu zodiaku np. w roku przestępnym, mimo to jednak sprawdzają się w życiu zadziwiająco. Aby określić dzięki tym charakterystykom główne cechy swoje i swoich bliskich oraz możliwości rozwojowe – musimy znać jedynie dzień urodzin. Warto przestudiować wszystkie 12 znaków zodiaku, zawartych w 12 Księgach Tajemnic, aby posługując się nimi – zdumiewać bliskich i znajomych trafnością swych przepowiedni. Jan Starża-Dzierżbicki Prezes Towarzystwa Astrologicznego
Wielka Szachownica. Geostrategia amerykańskiego przywództwa
Zbigniew Brzeziński
Nowe wydanie legendarnej książki Zbigniewa Brzezińskiego! Gdy tuż po zimnej wojnie kształtował się nowy porządek świata, wielu wydawało się, że historia dobiegła końca. Dominacja USA - jako jedynego supermocarstwa - miała trwać wiecznie. Poglądu tego nie podzielał jednak Zbigniew Brzeziński. Były doradca ds. bezpieczeństwa narodowego prezydenta Jimmy'ego Cartera i wybitny politolog przewidywał, że Stany Zjednoczone będą musiały walczyć o utrzymanie swojej pozycji, a kluczowa będzie rozgrywka w Eurazji. Swoje rozważania na ten temat zebrał właśnie w Wielkiej szachownicy. Dziś jego przejrzysta analiza geostrategicznych wyzwań stojących przed amerykańskim przywództwem w świecie okazuje nie tylko trafna i błyskotliwa, ale również bardzo aktualna. Co więcej - to właśnie teraz, w sytuacji otwartego konfliktu w Ukrainie oraz zaostrzającej się rywalizacji w rejonie Pacyfiku, geopolityczna rozgrywka o Eurazję wchodzi w decydującą fazę. Wielka szachownica to książka, która wyprzedziła swoje czasy. Lektura obowiązkowa dla każdego, kto choćby w minimalnym stopniu interesuje się geostrategią i geopolityką.
Francesco Marchioni, Christopher Adam M Ritchie
Anders L Welen, Arnold Johansson
Iwona Banach
Audiobook dla odważnych przedszkolaków W czwartej odsłonie serii "Z innej bajki, czyli opowieści dla małych i dużych potworków" dzieci powracają do przedszkola "Słoneczna Dolina", gdzie spotykają Martę - wilkołakopciuszka, będącą pół wilkołakiem, pół kopciuszkiem. Opowieść skupia się na humorystycznych konsekwencjach posiadania kapryśnej wróżki, której spełnianie życzeń bywa kłopotliwe. Czy można iść na bal w sukience z kiełbasy? A co powiecie na karocę zbudowaną z mikrofalówki? Mordek, wampir przedszkolak, ponownie musi wykazać się sprytem, by rozwiązać komiczną sytuację.
Windows 10 for Enterprise Administrators. Modern Administrators’ guide based on Redstone 3 version
Richard Diver, Manuel Singer, Jeff Stokes
Microsoft's launch of Windows 10 is a step toward satisfying enterprise administrators' needs for management and user experience customization. This book provides enterprise administrators with the knowledge needed to fully utilize the advanced feature set of Windows 10 Enterprise.This practical guide shows Windows 10 from an administrator's point of view. You'll focus on areas such as installation and configuration techniques based on your enterprise requirements, various deployment scenarios and management strategies, and setting up and managing admin and other user accounts. You'll see how to configure Remote Server Administration Tools to remotely manage Windows Server and Azure Active Directory. Lastly, you will learn modern mobile device management for effective BYOD and how to enable enhanced data protection, system hardening, and enterprise-level security with the new Windows 10 in order to prevent data breaches and to impede attacks.By the end of this book, you will know the key technologies and capabilities in Windows 10 and will confidently be able to manage and deploy these features in your organization.
Manuel Singer, Jeff Stokes, Steve Miles, Thomas...
Windows 11 comes with a plethora of new security measures, customizability, and accessibility features that can help your organization run more smoothly. But, without a proper introduction to this new version of Windows, it’s easy to miss the most important improvements, along with configuration options that will make migrating to Windows 11 frictionless.Windows 11 for Enterprise Administrators helps you understand the installation process, configuration methods, deployment scenarios, and management strategies. You’ll delve into configuring Remote Server Administration Tools for remote Windows Server and Azure Active Directory management. This edition emphasizes PowerShell's role in automating administrative tasks, and its importance in Windows 11 and Windows Server management. It also provides comprehensive insights into Windows 11 updates, including Version 21H2 and 22H2, contrasting them with Windows 10, ensuring your knowledge stays current with the latest enhancements in the Windows ecosystem.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped with Windows 11's vital technologies and potentials, enabling you to adeptly oversee and implement these attributes within your company.
Phil Bramwell
Let’s be honest—security testing can get repetitive. If you’re ready to break out of the routine and embrace the art of penetration testing, this book will help you to distinguish yourself to your clients.This pen testing book is your guide to learning advanced techniques to attack Windows and Linux environments from the indispensable platform, Kali Linux. You'll work through core network hacking concepts and advanced exploitation techniques that leverage both technical and human factors to maximize success. You’ll also explore how to leverage public resources to learn more about your target, discover potential targets, analyze them, and gain a foothold using a variety of exploitation techniques while dodging defenses like antivirus and firewalls. The book focuses on leveraging target resources, such as PowerShell, to execute powerful and difficult-to-detect attacks. Along the way, you’ll enjoy reading about how these methods work so that you walk away with the necessary knowledge to explain your findings to clients from all backgrounds. Wrapping up with post-exploitation strategies, you’ll be able to go deeper and keep your access.By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in identifying vulnerabilities within your clients’ environments and providing the necessary insight for proper remediation.
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Marcin Jamro
Need to ensure you can always create the best Windows apps regardless of platform? What you need are solutions to the biggest issues you can face, so you can always ensure you’re making the right choices and creating the best apps you can.The book starts with recipes that will help you set up the integrated development environment before you go ahead and design the user interface. You will learn how to use the MVVM design pattern together with data binding, as well as how to work with data in different file formats.Moving on, you will explore techniques to add animations and graphics to your application, and enable your solution to work with multimedia content.You will also see how to use sensors, such as an accelerometer and a compass, as well as obtain the current GPS location. You will make your application ready to work with Internet-based scenarios, such as composing e-mails or downloading files, before finally testing the project and submitting it to the Windows Store.By the end of the book, you will have a market-ready application compatible across different Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
Windows APT Warfare. Identify and prevent Windows APT attacks effectively
Sheng-Hao Ma, Ziv Chang, Federico Maggi
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a severe form of cyberattack that lies low in the system for a prolonged time and locates and then exploits sensitive information. Preventing APTs requires a strong foundation of basic security techniques combined with effective security monitoring. This book will help you gain a red team perspective on exploiting system design and master techniques to prevent APT attacks. Once you’ve understood the internal design of operating systems, you’ll be ready to get hands-on with red team attacks and, further, learn how to create and compile C source code into an EXE program file. Throughout this book, you’ll explore the inner workings of how Windows systems run and how attackers abuse this knowledge to bypass antivirus products and protection.As you advance, you’ll cover practical examples of malware and online game hacking, such as EXE infection, shellcode development, software packers, UAC bypass, path parser vulnerabilities, and digital signature forgery, gaining expertise in keeping your system safe from this kind of malware.By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to implement the red team techniques that you've learned on a victim's computer environment, attempting to bypass security and antivirus products, to test its defense against Windows APT attacks.
Riccardo Becker
Leverage different Windows Azure components together with your existing Microsoft .NET skills to fully take advantage of the power of Windows Azure. Use this book to start small and end big by creating and using storage, cloud services, sql databases, networking, caching and other innovative technology to realize your first top-class Windows Azure service!Windows Azure for Start-ups is an incremental guide that will take you from the essentials of the Windows Azure platform up to the realization of your own cloud services running on the platform. You will learn how to apply different technologies of the Windows Azure platform with the help of examples all focusing on one single fictitious start-up scenario.This book is centred around a fictitious company called Geotopia that wants to build a brand new social network by using the Windows Azure platform. It will take the reader from the theory and rationale behind Windows Azure right to building services and coding C#.The books starts by outlining the concepts of Windows Azure. It then demonstrates how to set up a development environment and how to build your application by using different storage mechanisms, applying different features from the Windows Azure platform and ending with the newest features explained from the latest release.Windows Azure for Startups will help you take full advantage of the Windows Azure platform and bring your new service online as quickly as possible.
Muhiballah Mohammed
In this digitally driven era, safeguarding against relentless cyber threats is non-negotiable. This guide will enable you to enhance your skills as a digital forensic examiner by introducing you to cyber challenges that besiege modern entities. It will help you to understand the indispensable role adept digital forensic experts play in preventing these threats and equip you with proactive tools to defend against ever-evolving cyber onslaughts.The book begins by unveiling the intricacies of Windows operating systems and their foundational forensic artifacts, helping you master the art of streamlined investigative processes. From harnessing opensource tools for artifact collection to delving into advanced analysis, you’ll develop the skills needed to excel as a seasoned forensic examiner. As you advance, you’ll be able to effortlessly amass and dissect evidence to pinpoint the crux of issues. You’ll also delve into memory forensics tailored for Windows OS, decipher patterns within user data, and log and untangle intricate artifacts such as emails and browser data.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to robustly counter computer intrusions and breaches, untangle digital complexities with unwavering assurance, and stride confidently in the realm of digital forensics.
Scar de Courcier, Oleg Skulkin
Windows Forensics Cookbook provides recipes to overcome forensic challenges and helps you carry out effective investigations easily on a Windows platform. You will begin with a refresher on digital forensics and evidence acquisition, which will help you to understand the challenges faced while acquiring evidence from Windows systems. Next you will learn to acquire Windows memory data and analyze Windows systems with modern forensic tools. We also cover some more in-depth elements of forensic analysis, such as how to analyze data from Windows system artifacts, parse data from the most commonly-used web browsers and email services, and effectively report on digital forensic investigations. You will see how Windows 10 is different from previous versions and how you can overcome the specific challenges it brings. Finally, you will learn to troubleshoot issues that arise while performing digital forensic investigations. By the end of the book, you will be able to carry out forensics investigations efficiently.
Robb Schiefer Jr., Jonathan Marbutt, Robb Schiefer
Silverlight has revolutionized development using Microsoft technologies. It is an excellent tool for mobile application development. The XAML-based markup and familiar C# code are the perfect combination for building apps efficiently and with minimum hassle.Packed full of recipes containing comprehensive instructions for the tasks required to build modern compelling smartphone apps using Silverlight.Starting with application design and architecture, you will quickly move on to more technical features and APIs you can implement to make your app stand out. You will use the Camera API to scan barcode, location services to pinpoint the user’s GPS coordinates and accelerometer to provide feedback based on movement of the phone. All of these features can be provided in a slick user interface through the power of Silverlight. Animations, behaviors and XAML provide all you need and more.
Zheng Yang
Developing games for Windows Phone 7, a new mobile platform, is your big chance to impact the world of mobile games. The XNA 4.0 for Windows Phone 7 integrates a lot of capabilities from software and hardware for you to create incredible games. The next generation of mobile games will be built by you. Windows Phone 7 XNA Cookbook is the best choice for you to make a game on Windows Phone 7. The book helps you to master the indispensable techniques to create your games using XNA 4.0. From the basics such as animating a 2D sprite and interacting with the customized graphical user interface to the more challenging such as 3D graphic rendering and collision detection.This comprehensive cookbook covers all the essential areas of XNA game development for Windows Phone 7, such as approaches to control the sensors, gestures and typical kinds of cameras. We also have recipes for sprite animation, texture rendering, and graphical user interface development that will give you a powerful tool to work with 2D effects. After this we move onto the more juicy stuff with recipes covering 3D graphic rendering and collision detection, and major ways to improve your loading efficiency. You will also work with Xbox live so you can take your game global. Finally, no mobile game development book would be complete without a look at performance optimization to make your games run faster. Windows Phone 7 XNA Cookbook will equip you with the firepower to rock the game world.
Lohith G N
Windows Phone is an OS which is also a platform in itself and provides an opportunity for application developers to build their apps and sell them on the Windows Phone Marketplace. Windows Phone is slowly catching up in the race with iOS and Android. Although well suited for scientific and mathematical calculations, the Windows Phone Platform provides an opportunity to program in F#. Windows Phone 7.5 Application Development with F# focuses on making the user aware of Windows Phone App Development with the F# programming language in as short a time as possible. The book teaches you about the development environment, helps you understand the project structure, understand the controls, and ends with some of the cool features of the platform like sensors, launchers, and choosers. The book starts off with enabling the user with the right tools required to start developing. It focuses on getting the IDE ready, and project and item templates. By the end of the book the user will be familiarized with the different aspects of the platform itself. The transition from one chapter to another is short and focused so that you can get to the meat of the topic quickly.
Zeeshan Chawdhary, Zeeshan Chawdhary
Windows Phone 7.5 has met with some great initial reviews from all mobile critics. It is poised to be the '3rd' eco-system for mobile, joining Apple's iOS and Google's Android platform. With Microsoft and Nokia working on multiple devices based on Windows Phone, the platform is a no-brainer enterprise success. Microsoft Office, Email, Skype and a fresh new mobile operating system has been a great champion of a cause for both Microsoft and Nokia. Windows Phone 7.5: Building Location-aware Applications will teach you to divein to the new Windows Phone Experience. No more 600 page bibles - just the right mix of text and lots of code to get you started!Windows Phone 7.5: Building Location-aware Applications covers location based services and maps, and focuses on methods of location detection and maps. Powered with this information, two real-world applications are covered. In short, this is a concise book on building location aware apps for Windows Phone.
Ramesh Thalli
Windows Phone 7.5 Mango contains support for apps written in Silverlight or XNA. These apps can store data on the device, and also load and manipulate data from the cloud and other web services.This Windows Phone 7.5 Data Cookbook has a range of recipes to help you apply data handling concepts. You will be able to apply the knowledge gained from these recipes to build your own apps effectively. This Windows Phone 7.5 Data Cookbook starts with data binding concepts at the UI layer and then shows different ways of saving data locally and externally in databases. The book ends with a look at the popular MVVM software design pattern. The recipes contained in this book will make you an expert in the areas of data access and storage.