![]() ![]() In addition, he explains in detail how local databases work, therefore all the concepts of “transaction”, up to distributed databases (eg CosmosDB, Key-Value stores, etc). Starting from a long way off, he clarifies the most commonly used terms, such as reliability, scalability, maintainability, ACID, etc. ![]() ![]() The author, Martin Kleppmann, who if you don’t know him you can also appreciate him for his youtube channel that talks about distributed systems, has the very rare ability to be able to explain very complex concepts in a very simple way. While the book’s ultimate purpose is to give ideas on how to build reliable applications that handle large amounts of data, even the back-end developer working on simpler systems – such as simple APIs – may find it useful. ![]() Knowing my passion and interest in distributed systems, a colleague of mine recommended Martin Kleppmann’s book “Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems” which, even if a few years ago, in my opinion it is still very current for those who develop back-end applications and architects who want to migrate their on-promise systems to the Cloud (eg Azure, AWS, etc). ![]()
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The tell tale brain book6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() OL15597773W Page_number_confidence 90.31 Pages 394 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.11 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20210417145757 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 394 Scandate 20210408002924 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9780393077827 Tts_version 4. ![]() ![]() Ramachandran (Author) 701 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 10.00 - 26.82 40 Used from 1.30 16 New from 22.77 2 Collectible from 19. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 17:00:40 Boxid IA40089409 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human Reprint Edition by V. The author has unearthed many of his discoveries by working with people who have interesting or strange brain injuries and disabilities. ![]() ![]() ![]() Edges lightly spotted and with a little blemishing to the publisher's top edge stain. Black boards lettered in gold at the spine with a small George Smiley decoration gold-stamped to the upper board. This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. Individual volumes as follows: 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' (1974). The novel is a masterful exploration of loyalty, duplicity, and the personal sacrifices made in the name of duty. ![]() ![]() ![]() With meticulous attention to detail, Le Carré weaves a web of deceit, betrayal, and moral ambiguity as Smiley unravels the intricate puzzle of the mole's identity. The story follows George Smiley, a retired spymaster who is brought back to uncover a mole within the upper echelons of the British Secret Service, known as the Circus. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carré is a gripping espionage novel that delves into the complex world of British intelligence during the Cold War. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to decorative bookplate on half title page. In a near fine dust jacket that has no fading or toning to spine. Covers near fine and with no bumping to corners nor rubbing to gilt lettering. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. ![]() The sacred place by daniel black6/10/2023 ![]() This information was devastating for the African-American families who made up ninety-nine percent of the village’s residents. In 1952, rumors spread that the Massachusetts Turnpike would be extended through this West Newton village. ![]() In Newton, Massachusetts, the Myrtle Baptist Church Neighborhood Historic District is affectionately known by native African American Newtonites as the “village”. Also, it may be hard to just read one part of it without having read the previous parts. This blog is an exploration of the relationship between Myrtle Baptist Church and the history of the village in hopes of understanding the role that place has in the formation of religious identity. This blog is based off of an interview that I had with Rev. ![]() ![]() To my church members and former residence of the village, I urge you to read this blog generously. ![]() (Smile) I want to preface this by saying that this blog entry was originally a paper to fulfill a course requirement in a SOCIAL THEORY & RELIGIOUS IDENTITY class last semester. This blog is going to be a looooooong and tedious one to read so I am going to break it up into 5 parts so that hopefully each week you will be excited about reading whats next. ![]() Metal cats by alexandra crockett6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Metal Cats is proof that while the music may be brutal, the people in the scene are softies for their pets just like you and me.Ī portion of the proceeds from this book and a series of benefit shows held along the West Coast will go towards one no-kill shelter in each of the four main cities visited. Metal isn't all dark and disturbing, violent and misanthropic. While slinking about in the middle of the night and stalking prey into the early hours of the morning might have convinced our medieval. History shows us that they have been genuinely misunderstood. ![]() 'Our relationship with cats has come a long way. These incredibly cute and fluffy felines have been photographed with their loving owners in and around the dark abodes of musicians, fans, and promoters of metal including members of the bands Black Goat, Thrones, Isis, Lightning Swords of Death, Book of Black Earth, Skarp, Harassor, Akimbo, Aldebaran, Atriarch, Oak, Ghoul, Ludicra, Holy Grail, Xasthur, Cattle Decapitation, Murder Construct, Exhumed, Morbid Angel, Municipal Waste, Skeletonwitch, Gypsyhawk, Nausea, Phobia, and Napalm Death. From Metal Cats by Alexandra Crockett, published by powerHou Photography by Alexandra Crockett. Metal Cats combines two amazing subjects: the extreme personalities of the hardcore metal music scene and their adorable kitties. Baphomet, pentagrams, blood, and tabbies! ![]() The body finder book6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They are perfect for each other and you get to feel that. 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Since she was a little girl, she has felt the echoes the dead leave behind in the world. While the sixteen-year-old is confused by her new feelings for her best friend since childhood, she is more disturbed by her “power” to sense dead bodies-or at least those that have been murdered. Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her morbid secret ability. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Harris once again revels in the smells and tastes of French food. The novels of Joanne Harris are a literary feast for the senses. Harris in the forefront of women writers." - Richmond Times-Dispatch "Compelling. Beautiful."Publishers Weekly, "Unexpectedly sweet and powerful." - New York Times Book Review "The craftsmanship and emotional power of this ace Ms. ![]() We are back in a rural French village, but in two specific time periods-the Occupation by the Germans in WWII, and the present day. Harris in the forefront of women writers."Richmond Times-Dispatch "Tragedy, revenge, suspicion and love are the ingredients for latest offering?Readers will love it."Library Journal (starred review) "There's not a moment of slackness in the perfectly wrought prose."Booklist (starred review) "This intense work brims with sensuality and sensitivity. Five Quarters of an Orange revisits that format, although less successfully over all. Harris once again revels in the smells and tastes of French food."Cleveland Plain Dealer "The craftsmanship and emotional power of this ace Ms. Harris in the forefront of women writers., "Unexpectedly sweet and powerful."New York Times Book Review " prose reads like poetry, and it is a physical experience to fall into her imagery."Philadelphia Inquirer "Compelling. Five Quarters of the Orange ebook &mid from Joanne Harris, the. 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Robert Joseph "Bob" Thomas was an American Hollywood film industry biographer and reporter who worked for the Associated Press from 1944.īorn in San Diego, he grew up in Los Angeles, where his father was a film publicist. ![]() 11 22 63 amazon6/8/2023 ![]() It was developed for television by Bridget Carpenter, a past Emmy nominee for Best Drama Series for “Friday Night Lights” (2011). Its cast includes several awards darlings, including Oscar and Emmy nominated lead actor James Franco, Oscar champ Chris Cooper, and Tony and Emmy winner Cherry Jones. ![]() In this case it comes from Stephen King‘s 2011 bestseller about a time traveler from the present day who goes back to try to prevent the assassination of President John F. ![]() “11.22.63” also streams online (at Hulu), takes place in the 1960s and is based on a book by a famous author. ![]() It was developed for television by Frank Spotnitz, a three-time Emmy nominee for “The X-Files”: twice as a producer of this Best Drama Series contender (1997-1998), and once for Best Drama Writing as co-scripter of the episode “Memento Mori” (1997).įind out how ‘The Man in the High Castle’ and ‘11.22.63’ will fare at the Emmys - click hereĪs “11.22.63” is a limited series it won’t compete head-to-head against “High Castle,” but the two programs have a lot in common. 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