Courting Courage is Justice Martha Koome’s attempt at answering the many questions asked about her life—some openly voiced and others implied. She applies a simple style to tell her life story—her birth and childhood in Kithiu village, Meru County, growing up in an African traditional setting facing discrimination and cultural prejudices and finally enrolling in school at the urging of her visionary mother. She did not give up on her education and her mother spared no effort to see her in school. Henceforth, she made up her mind to pursue a legal career in order to fight for the rights of women and children who were disadvantaged in age-old cultural prejudices.
Martha Koome graduated with LLB degree from the University of Nairobi and later earned a master’s degree in International Law from the University of London.
While working as an advocate in private practice, she found herself developing a passion for family law, which mainly involved dealing with children and women cases. She chaired FIDA-Kenya, which accorded her the platform to intensify her advocacy work on women and children. She was first appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Kenya, then as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. Later, she was appointed as Chief Justice, becoming the first female to hold the office in Kenya.
This is an incredible story of a life predicated on unending hope for a better tomorrow, resilience and courage that will resonate with the reader. Married early to her lifetime partner, Koome Kiragu, and navigating the pitfalls of motherhood and wifely duties with the delicate balance of studying law, which involved reading notes in matatus and writing term papers with one hand while breastfeeding with the other. She proclaims how she never needed to attend any class on feminism. “I lived it all.”

Devil on the Cross, first published in Gikuyu as Caitaani Mutharabaini (1980), is a portrayal of corruption and how it has entrenched itself into the society. The celebration of corruption in all its forms, forces Wariinga, whom despair has driven out of Nairobi back to her home town of Ilmorog, to acknowledge that her life has been nothing more than passive acceptance of corruption itself. In this novel, the ancient rhythms of traditional story-telling are used in counterpoint to written styles. Ngugi provokes with the forces of Brecht, Bunyan, Swift and Beckett.

Captain John Low (1836 -1906) earned his place in history through four years of service in the Confederate States Navy (1861-1865). He served on CSS 'Fingal', 'Florida', and 'Alabama', and commanded CSS 'Tuscaloosa' and 'Ajax'. However, it would be wrong to define the man simply by his Civil War record. His seventy-year life was full of adventures, triumphs, tragedies, and altruistic philanthropy. He led a good life and was known as a good man, respected and revered by all who knew him. This book contains a detailed account of Captain Low’s whole life from cradle to grave. Using primary source documents, not available to earlier biographers, the author delves into John Low’s life to a much greater depth than any preceding work has been able to achieve. For the first time ever, his genealogy is fully divulged, allowing previously misunderstood relationships to be challenged and corrected, and the roles of his previously unknown siblings to be fully explored. Description of his military service is based on his personal log books and the eye witness accounts of his contemporaries. Along the way, the book sheds new perspectives on the roles played by his relations, Charles Green and Andrew Low of Savannah, in facilitating purchase of CSS 'Fingal'; it unmasks the mysterious Thomas Byrne, Louisiana’s secret agent, and explains the hitherto unrecognised role of Liverpool’s Isaac, Low & Co. The captain’s post-war life, firstly as a manager of Lancashire cotton mills, and latterly as a successful Liverpool businessman, is similarly illuminated with many previously unwritten facts. Anyone with an interest in Civil War history will find a wealth of new and unique material between these covers. Those who just enjoy a good biography should also be delighted.

Economic thinking belongs in every manager’s toolkit.

Managerial Economics shows how sound economic reasoning leads to better business decisions across operations, marketing, finance, and strategy. Far from being an abstract academic exercise, economics provides a practical framework—and a shared language—for understanding how firms operate and compete within their markets.

This concise text applies core principles of microeconomics to real-world business decisions. Using clear conceptual models, it explains the essential relationships among price, cost, revenue, output, and profit, while introducing key ideas from consumer demand, production, market structure, and competition. The book also explores why firms grow, how large organizations can be structured more effectively, and when market regulation is necessary.

The second edition updates classic managerial economics with timely examples and emerging issues such as stakeholder capitalism, disruptive technologies, and industrial policy. Written with minimal mathematics and maximum clarity, Managerial Economics equips readers with practical insight into how businesses and markets function—and how they can function better.

This is a multidisciplinary collection comprising 21 critical and personal essays and several artworks and photos that centre around the topics of language, thought (philosophies), art and existence. Seventeen essays appeared in the previous edition of this book, and I have added four new later essays. Instead of academic only essays that one would expect with this title, this collection continues with my ideology of presenting non-fiction in a creative, fresh, easy to read, simple language, with most essays driven by personal stories, thus making it accessible to a wide spectrum of readers from the scholarly to journalistic to general readers.

This work, A Leading Pioneer in the Development of The Gambia: The Very Reverend John Colley Faye, offers inspiration to upcoming generations along the axes of the clarity of vision, commitment, effort and sacrifice, orientations that could help The Gambia chart a beneficial path forward.

This is for the girls who have yet to forgive themselves. Girls with skin darker than dark. Girls with too much fat where the ideology of beauty lies. Girls who, because they have stomachs that fold like envelopes and dimples on their thighs that jiggle like dessert on Christmas Day, would never make it in beauty pageants or onto the cover of a magazine. This … is for the girls who have yet to forgive themselves. Girls who have loved other girls with about as much ferocity in their hearts as it would take to start a war. Girls who have heard the words “big” and “thick madam” more times than you hear about skinny bitches on rap songs. Girls who have witnessed too much judgement on the faces of men because they are too much to handle — literally.

The first intellectual biography of Alexander Hetherwick, a key figure in Scotland–Malawi relations. Mission, race and colonialism were three forces shaping Malawi’s history during the early years of the 20th century. They found a concentrated meeting point in the life of Scottish missionary Alexander Hetherwick, who led Blantyre Mission from 1898 to 1928. This book presents a fresh assessment of this towering figure in Malawi’s history, contesting the scholarly consensus that Hetherwick betrayed the early ideals of Blantyre Mission by compromising too much with the colonial system that was in force during his leadership. Kenneth R. Ross assesses the pervasive influence of colonialism, from which Hetherwick was not exempt, and traces the ways in which he resisted such influence through his relentless commitment to the interests of the African community and the inspiration he found in the emergence of the African church.

The third annual conference of the Theological Society of Malawi was held at the Bing International Conference Centre in Lilongwe from 30 August to 1 September 2022. It was honoured by the presence of His Excellency Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of Malawi, who launched the Society. The conference issued a rousing call for theologians to be ready to engage the public and political issues of the day. The authors who have contributed to this volume, writing from a variety of perspectives, demonstrate how this can be done.

Description
Modern cyberattacks no longer rely on noisy exploits or obvious malware. Today’s adversaries abuse identity systems, cloud APIs, misconfigurations, CI/CD pipelines, and trusted infrastructure to move laterally, persist, and quietly exfiltrate data. Red Teaming has evolved from penetration testing into full adversary simulation, testing not just vulnerabilities but real organizational resilience.

This book provides a practical guide to modern red team operations. It covers reconnaissance, initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, command-and-control, persistence, cloud and Kubernetes attacks, CI/CD and supply-chain abuse, and real-world post-exploitation techniques. Defensive strategies are tightly integrated, including identity hardening, admission controls, policy as code, detection engineering, and incident response, with real case studies demonstrating how attacks succeed and how they are stopped.

After reading this book, readers will be able to model real attacker behavior, execute or defend against realistic red team engagements, and translate offensive findings into concrete security controls, detections, and operational improvements.

Description
Unity is the world's leading engine for building interactive experiences, and connecting it to modern backend systems is the secret to creating successful, high-performance games. Developers must learn cloud-based tools that will help them create highly scalable applications and improve gameplay and interaction, while optimizing security and privacy.

This book guides you through the entire Unity Gaming Services ecosystem, starting with frontend-backend architecture and major cloud providers like AWS and Azure. You will learn to use the Unity Dashboard for deep data mining with SQL, manage player lifecycles, and implement global data privacy laws. The chapters provide hands-on instructions for cross-platform authentication, multiplayer server hosting with Docker, and real-time Vivox voice integration. You will also learn DevOps automation through Cloud Build and stabilize your projects using Cloud Diagnostics.

By the end of this book, readers will learn how to implement more scalable, reliable, secure, and engaging applications based on real data using Unity Gaming Services. You will be a competent developer capable of launching professional-grade games with robust backend systems.

Description
Data Structures and Algorithms are important subjects in any university curriculum for the computer science stream. It provides a great tool in the hands of software engineers and plays a significant role in software design and development. It is also becoming a must-have skill for many competitions and job interviews in the software industry.

This book covers the topics useful for students and also for software developers working in the industry. The concepts are explained in a step-wise manner and illustrated with numerous figures, text, examples, and immediate code samples, which help in a better understanding of data structures and algorithms with their implementation. There are exercises at the end of the chapters that help students to explore more and build a better foundation of the subject. The book has more than 500 illustrations, code samples, and problems. Solutions for exercises are also available with the programs. Students can use it for self-learning, and developers can use this for providing efficient solutions for their day-to-day development problems.

After completion of this book, students will have a good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms concepts and implementation. Software engineers will be able to provide better solutions with appropriate data structures and efficient algorithms.

Description
Linux networking is the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, powering everything from local servers to massive cloud environments. Linux offers robust support for networking technologies like switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, etc., making it a great platform for networking enthusiasts, administrators, and developers.

This book is structured to guide you from fundamental concepts to advanced configurations. You will start by understanding the basic concepts of switching and routing on Linux, progress into advanced topics of firewalls and load balancers, and explore traffic shaping and VPNs. Later chapters explore network monitoring, troubleshooting of network services, and networking in the cloud. Each chapter includes practical examples and best practices. Whether you are configuring a home network or setting up an enterprise system, this book provides the essential foundation for networking services on Linux. This book will equip you to handle real-world scenarios from providing connectivity, securing access using firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and other essential network services on Linux.

By the time you finish this book, you will have developed a clear foundation in networking; you will understand how services like routing, firewalls, load balancers, etc., work and how to configure them on Linux. The concepts you learn in this book will help get a better insight into the internals of services that you use every day.

Colonial Stockholm Syndrome: Navigating Identity, Loyalty, and Resistance in Puerto Rico” by Denise Zubizarreta offers a critical examination of Puerto Rico’s enduring colonial legacy under both Spanish and American rule. This book explores the profound psychological and sociopolitical effects of centuries of colonization on Puerto Rican identity, illuminating how the island’s people have been conditioned to navigate complex loyalties and resistances in the face of systemic oppression. Through the innovative framework of Colonial Stockholm Syndrome, Zubizarreta analyzes how Puerto Ricans have historically reconciled their dual loyalties—first to the Spanish Empire and later to the United States—while confronting the ongoing challenges of inequality and dependency. The narrative delves into pivotal moments in Puerto Rican history, from the Spanish colonial era and the struggle for autonomy, to the American occupation beginning in 1898, and the current debates surrounding statehood and independence. Positioned within the broader discourse on colonialism and postcolonial studies, this work stands out for its unique approach to understanding Puerto Rico’s complex colonial history. By integrating historical analysis, personal narratives, and critical theory, Zubizarreta provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of how colonial power dynamics continue to shape Puerto Rico’s national identity and political future. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and professionals in Latin American and Caribbean studies, political science, history, and cultural studies. It serves as a key reference for understanding the psychological and cultural dimensions of colonization, making it suitable for classroom adoption, academic research, and broader discussions on decolonization, identity, and resistance. 'Colonial Stockholm Syndrome: Navigating Identity, Loyalty, and Resistance in Puerto Rico' is an essential contribution to the literature on colonialism and its enduring impacts, offering new insights into one of the oldest colonies in the modern world.

Entities, events, phenomena and states of affairs of the sphere of international relations/ interstate interactions are purely intersubjective recognisances. Their “subjects”, in particular the States, are themselves pre-theoretically, intersubjectively co-constituted and temporalised, ascribed with subject qualities especially in their “interactions” and experienced as such through intentional acts of perceiving, defining, remembering, anticipating, judging and so on. The said ascription includes their own community-building dynamics within an also intersubjectively given environment of interstate interactions. NATO is one of the most prominent State-communities. It has not only been defined by but has also been a constituent of the environment in which it existed. It gained its meaning from its existential relationship with its constituent State-subjects, its interactional counterparts and the meaningful appearance of its “environment”, and also made part of their meaningful appearances. NATO existed through transformations of environment and counterpart(s), continuing to be valid and viable in different identities and temporalisations. It is currently being re-identified and re-temporalised face to a new transformation of the interstate environment.

One day, as Martin saw Mummy with her red handbag, he felt very sad. To him, that red handbag meant one thing: a departure or a separation. But, why did Mummy always leave? The curious little boy soon learned that distance does not hinder love, and that no matter how long Mummy is away, he will forever be in her heart...

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Modern web development requires more than building pages and APIs. Developers now need to create responsive frontends, secure backends, reliable database integrations, and automated deployment workflows. This book addresses that need by bringing React, Angular, Node.js, and DevOps into one practical learning path.

The book starts with HTML, CSS, advanced CSS, JavaScript, DOM, and core web technology fundamentals. It then moves into React and Angular, followed by hands-on frontend projects and framework comparison. On the backend side, it covers Node.js with Express.js, REST API development, authentication, MongoDB with Mongoose, PostgreSQL with Sequelize, web services, third-party APIs, Git and GitHub workflows, deployment strategies, and application security. The final part focuses on DevOps, including CI/CD, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, monitoring, and logging.

By the end of this book, readers will be able to design, build, secure, deploy, and maintain complete web applications with confidence. The practical projects, exercises, and real-world workflow focus make it suitable for both academic learning and professional upskilling.

In a world where people are living longer and healthier lives, 'Passionate Aging' offers a fresh, empowering perspective on what it means to grow older. This engaging and insightful book explores the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities of aging, aiming to dispel stereotypes and inspire both individuals and society to reimagine the later stages of life. Through a mix of research, practical advice, and personal narratives, the book serves as a guide for making the most of our extended years.

Description
Playwright has quickly become the go-to choice for modern web automation due to its speed, reliability, and cross-browser support, especially when paired with the simplicity of Python. The purpose of this book is to provide a simple, practical, and complete guide to modern test automation using Playwright and Python, enhanced with AI capabilities.

The book introduces Playwright and Python fundamentals, guiding readers through initial test scripts using Pytest and AI assistance. It details web element interactions, assertions, and advanced handling techniques for complex scenarios. Readers will master reporting, annotations, and debugging using Playwright tools and AI support. The text emphasizes robust architecture through the Page Object Model, fixtures, and BDD integration. Beyond UI testing, it explores API, accessibility, and visual validation enhanced by Generative AI. This book explores functional testing with AI-powered tools and examines how the MCP and agents enable intelligent, context-aware automation for modern, scalable testing ecosystems.

By the end of this book, readers will learn about Playwright cheat sheet and interview questions to reinforce learning and support career growth. It aims to simplify complex concepts and equip readers with the skills needed to build reliable, scalable, and future-ready automation solutions.

Description
Cybersecurity breaches overwhelmingly succeed because of human behavior, not technical failure. With 95% of incidents traced to human factors, organizations urgently need approaches that go beyond technology to build genuine security cultures rooted in psychology, trust, and behavioral science.

This book covers cognitive biases that make phishing effective, the true cost of human error, spaced learning and awareness program design, human-centered incident response under pressure, Zero Trust identity and access management, behavioral analytics and insider threat detection, adaptive security culture across multi-cloud environments, measuring cultural change with dual metrics, building resilient security teams, and personality and demographic risk profiling.

By the end of this book, security leaders, awareness professionals, and CISOs will be equipped to design, measure and sustain security cultures that treat people as the strongest link in their security chain, not the weakest.

Description
Excel is the backbone of business, but its limitations with complex data and repetitive manual tasks hinder productivity. Python, the world’s most versatile programming language, offers a powerful solution. By utilizing various tools, Excel users can move beyond basic spreadsheet functions and tap into Python's robust capabilities for advanced data analysis and automation.

This book offers a practical guide to Excel (not necessarily 365) and Python users to automate tedious tasks, analyze data, and create dynamic reports. It will help you use Python’s power as an engine to drive analytics and produce deliverables in Excel, as most stakeholders expect. The first section introduces Python, one of today’s most popular languages. Learning Python is a stepping stone to mastering other advanced libraries, transitioning smoothly into broader data and automation tools. The next section discusses Python’s robust and intelligent tools for handling data. The following two sections discuss versatile tools for Python-Excel integration, enabling you to manipulate, format, and protect Excel files to generate reports. It will also help you replace VBA with Python code, interacting with legacy macros, or developing custom Excel functions to simplify workflow.

Whether you are a data professional versed in Python or a seasoned Excel user, this book will arm you with tools to harness Python's potential and Excel’s convenience. Combining the strengths of both Python and Excel will allow you to build scalable workflows that are accessible to everyone, whether you start in Excel or Python.

This volume explores the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a transformative framework for inclusive and equitable education. Through chapters contributed by international scholars, it examines the practical application of UDL in various educational contexts, including higher education, assessment, language education, and lifelong learning. The book positions UDL as an essential approach for creating accessible learning environments that embrace diversity and overcome barriers. Highlighting innovative case studies and research, it serves as a resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers committed to fostering inclusivity and improving educational outcomes globally.

Learn to transform LLM capabilities into production-ready agent systems using practical patterns and domain-driven approaches, guided by Imran Ahmad, author of 50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Design and implement 30 proven agent architectures used in real-world production environments
• Build scalable, secure, and resilient agent workflows that move beyond simple chat interfaces
• Master core agentic principles—perception, memory, reasoning, and planning—to create truly autonomous systems

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What you will learn

• Deploy production-ready agent systems that scale securely and reliably
• Use LangChain and LangGraph to build autonomous agents with modular architectures
• Implement agents with sophisticated memory, planning, and reasoning capabilities
• Seamlessly integrate tools, APIs, and external data into agent workflows
• Establish robust evaluation frameworks to measure and optimize agent performance
• Implement guardrails and explainability features to ensure ethical and safe deployment
• Build multi-agent systems for complex, collaborative task orchestration
• Apply specific agent architectures across healthcare, finance, and legal domains

Who this book is for

This book is designed for AI engineers, software developers, machine learning researchers, and technical leaders who are building intelligent systems or deploying LLM-powered applications. It is particularly beneficial for professionals transitioning from traditional machine learning to agent-based architectures or those solving complex automation challenges. Python experience and basic machine learning knowledge are recommended to get the most out of the code implementations.

Description
Vibe coding is revolutionizing software development, allowing users to build and ship functional applications through conversational prompting rather than traditional coding. This emerging methodology accelerates prototyping and enables rapid creation of digital products.

This book explores the cutting-edge developments in the field of AI-powered software development from its foundational principles to the most advanced vibe coding techniques available today. We will discuss the paradigm shift from code-first to prompt-first development, examine how vibe coding is disrupting industries from healthcare to finance, and investigate the tools, platforms, and practices that make this methodology so powerful. Our journey will take us through the conversational development model, architectural considerations of AI-assisted applications, and ambitious real-world projects that demonstrate what is truly possible when you simply describe what you want and let AI figure out the rest.

By the end of this book, you will be a competent creator capable of moving fast and shipping products without getting bogged down in legacy engineering concepts. You will possess a holistic, hands-on understanding of vibe coding, ready to leverage AI to turn your creative visions into high-performance, real-world software.

Description
Microsoft security is the essential foundation for protecting modern businesses, and mastering its architecture is vital for any cybersecurity professional. The SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam focuses on how security solutions are designed across identity, data, applications, and infrastructure using Microsoft technologies.

This book follows the SC-100 skills measured, aligned to the January 2026 exam update. It explores Zero Trust, identity, security operations, data protection, network design, and governance, focusing on how these pieces fit together as the exam expects. You will learn to architect resiliency with the Cloud Adoption Framework, manage identities through Entra ID, and secure privileged access using PIM. The book also discusses hardening endpoints, IoT, and OT systems while mastering cloud workload protection and network security via Entra Private Access. Finally, you will design robust data governance across Microsoft 365, APIs, and Azure databases using Purview and Defender for Cloud.

By the end of this book, you will be well-equipped to evaluate complex security requirements and design end-to-end solutions that meet global compliance standards. You will possess the practical skills needed to ace the SC-100 exam and excel as a professional Microsoft cybersecurity architect in real-world scenarios.

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Cloud computing has become the essential foundation for modern digital transformation, enabling businesses to scale rapidly and innovate through on-demand technology. This book is an all-encompassing guide designed to empower IT professionals and beginners alike with the knowledge and skills needed to master cloud computing.

This book offers a user-friendly approach to learning, covering everything from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. You will master core infrastructure like EC2 and Kubernetes while exploring advanced security, data management, and automated machine learning pipelines specifically within the Azure ecosystem. It further addresses multi-cloud strategies, hybrid infrastructure, and real-world projects essential for enterprise environments. Every chapter combines technical knowledge with certification guidance, offering a complete roadmap to success in the evolving cloud landscape.

By the end of this book, you will possess a professional-grade understanding of the global cloud market and the technical competence to deploy secure, AI-enhanced solutions. You will be fully prepared to navigate complex cloud architectures and advance your career in this high-growth industry.

This work offers a comprehensive exploration of how childhood and youth are understood within contemporary social theory, emphasizing the major intellectual shifts that have transformed these fields over the past three decades. Moving beyond traditional developmental perspectives that portrayed children as passive recipients of socialization and youth as a brief transition to adulthood, the text draws on the “new social studies of childhood” and critical youth studies to argue that both childhood and youth are socially constructed categories. Rather than universal or biologically fixed stages, they are shaped by historical contexts, institutional arrangements, and unequal power relations. Central to the analysis is the concept of cultural politics, which highlights how meanings, identities, and representations of children and young people are produced, circulated, and contested. The work demonstrates how media narratives, state policies, educational systems, and global market forces frame childhood and youth in contradictory ways—at times idealizing them as innocent and hopeful, and at other times depicting them as deviant, risky, or problematic. Such representations are shown to reflect broader ideologies of nationhood, gender, modernity, and economic productivity. The text further underscores the importance of intersectionality, explaining how class, caste, race, gender, sexuality, disability, language, and nationality intersect to shape diverse and unequal experiences of growing up. It also examines the impact of globalization, neoliberal economic restructuring, migration, and digital technologies in reshaping young lives, generating both new opportunities and new vulnerabilities. Importantly, the work foregrounds agency, emphasizing that children and youth actively negotiate, reinterpret, and sometimes resist structural constraints in everyday contexts. By integrating insights from sociology, education, psychology, and cultural studies, the volume advances an interdisciplinary, decolonial, and context-sensitive framework for understanding the complex realities of childhood and youth in contemporary societies.

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As digital ecosystems grow more complex and customer expectations reach new heights, the convergence of site reliability engineering (SRE) and artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) is redefining how modern enterprises ensure resilience, performance, and reliability at scale. Intelligent automation and data-driven operations are no longer optional; they are the foundation of competitive advantage. This book is your essential guide to merging these two powerful disciplines to build faster, smarter, and more resilient operations.

This book begins with the foundational principles of SRE: SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and toil reduction, before progressing through AIOps tooling, observability, and the unified knowledge base. Readers explore intelligent incident management, change and problem management, advanced anomaly detection using autoencoders and isolation forests, causal inference for root cause analysis, and the AIOps-powered SRE assistant. The book also explores chaos engineering, generative AI-powered SRE chatbots, and enterprise-scale AIOps adoption, culminating in a strategic roadmap for autonomous operations, predictive governance, and the role of LLMs and agentic AI in the future of reliability engineering.

By the end of this book, readers will possess both the strategic mindset and the technical depth to architect, lead, and scale intelligent operations. Whether you are an SRE practitioner, IT architect, or technology leader, you will be equipped to move from reactive firefighting to proactive, self-healing operations, delivering measurable reliability and business impact.

Description
Golang, which is created and maintained by Google, is one of the most powerful programming languages used to build cloud-native applications and distributed systems. The simplicity, concurrency model, and efficient runtime of the programming language make it a preferred choice for modern cloud and microservices.

The Golang Crash Course is a comprehensive and structured guide that covers all the necessary concepts to become a Golang expert, including concurrency, microservices architecture, and scalable API development. The book begins with the basics of Golang’s syntax, data structures, functions, and error handling. It then explores Golang’s powerful concurrency model using goroutines and channels, which helps readers design highly efficient parallel programs. In the final section, readers will learn how to build real-world microservices, develop REST APIs, secure services, deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and finally manage data in distributed systems.

By the end of this book, readers will be able to design, build, secure, and deploy production-ready Golang applications. They will gain practical experience in building scalable backend services and cloud-native systems using modern development tools and best practices.

Most of us know we should be doing more with our money, but where do you start? Between jargon, myths, and conflicting advice, it’s no wonder so many people feel stuck or overwhelmed.

It’s time to take control of your own financial future.

With over 20 years of experience as a financial adviser, Andy Hart draws back the curtain on personal finance, giving you clear, practical strategies to make the most of your money.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Reframe the way you think about money so you can make smarter choices.
• Recognise how your own behaviour shapes your financial outcomes.
• Understand investments—why they’re not just for the wealthy.
• Gain confidence in planning, saving, and investing for the future.
• Strip away the myths and complexities that keep people from moving forward.

No Bullsh*t Money Advice isn’t just about money. It’s about you—understanding yourself, your habits, and your goals. Whatever your financial aims are, this book will empower you to simplify the complex and make decisions with confidence. And all without the noise that often comes with money advice.

No scare tactics. No gimmicks. Just straight answers.

Martin was a curious little boy who asked lots of questions. One day, he heard an unknown word—disability. The little boy was intrigued, so he asked his mum, observed people around him and... surprises abounded. But thanks to a special someone always beside him, Martin discovered that whether at school, in the street or at home, people live, think and move differently.

Description
With technology changing rapidly and businesses becoming more competitive, adopting the latest technology is no longer just a desire; it has become essential for businesses. Technology is helping organizations not only reinvent and redefine themselves but also create new business models that were previously not possible.

This book offers a practical journey through business transformation using emerging technologies. It provides references to use cases and applications that can be developed across industries using a combination of emerging technologies. It explains how Industry 4.0 is helping organizations become more productive and examines sectors such as BFSI, media and entertainment, defense, and education, which are undergoing major transformation through technology. The book suggests a basic process for carrying out a transformation journey, including business risk management and technology architecture. It also highlights the importance of explainable AI and ethics in AI to ensure proper regulations, while addressing challenges, risk management, and concepts such as artificial general intelligence (AGI).

By the end of this book, you will be equipped to handle real-world projects and confidently apply your knowledge to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions.

Description
Data science is the engine driving modern innovation, making Python mastery essential for anyone looking to turn raw information into actionable strategy. This book serves as your streamlined roadmap, bridging the gap between basic data literacy and professional-grade analytical execution. This book provides a solid foundation in Python programming, including loops and conditional statements, before advancing to high-performance libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and SciPy. You will master the data analysis process, from cleaning missing values to advanced visualization with Seaborn and geospatial mapping. It concludes with the mathematical foundations of supervised and unsupervised learning, predictive mining, and building recommender systems through real-world case studies in healthcare, finance, and retail analytics. By the end of the book, you will be well-equipped to handle complex datasets and deploy predictive models with confidence. You will possess a practical understanding of data science principles and a professional project portfolio, ready to apply these skills to solve real-world problems in any industry.

Description
Digital forensics identifies and preserves digital evidence for legal use. By recovering data from diverse sources, investigators track trails vital for solving cybercrimes, managing network intrusions, and ensuring compliance. It is a key pillar of modern security and data recovery.

This book systematically guides you through enterprise readiness, legal compliance, and setting up forensic environments using Python and PowerShell. You will master evidence acquisition across Windows, Linux, and macOS, while exploring network analysis, memory forensics, and malware dissection with Sysinternals and VirusTotal. The book also explores case management with Autopsy, mobile forensics for Android and iOS, and bit-for-bit disk imaging. Featuring over 100 practical recipes, you will learn professional DFIR reporting and cloud-native evidence collection within AWS and Azure.

By the end of this book, readers will have the essential digital forensics skills to investigate, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks while preserving evidence for legal, regulatory, or internal use. Existing cybersecurity professionals will find it easy to acquire these skills, helping them achieve their digital forensics career goals.

Description
Machine learning has become central to how organizations handle data in today’s world. With businesses generating vast amounts of information, the ability to clean, explore, and model data effectively is no longer optional, it is a critical skill for decision-making, innovation, and competitive advantage.

This book takes readers on a structured journey, starting with Python foundations and essential libraries. It discusses data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory analysis, and then explores text and time series data, dimensionality reduction, regression, classification, and clustering techniques. Advanced topics such as model evaluation, neural networks, deep learning, retrieval-augmented generation, and explainable AI are covered in detail, which are supported by real-world examples and case studies. Each chapter builds progressively, ensuring both theoretical grounding and practical application, and vital industry practices.

By the end of the book, readers will be equipped with the skills to handle raw datasets, uncover patterns, build and evaluate ML models, and apply advanced techniques responsibly. You will be confident in applying these methods to solve problems in their domains, making yourself a competent data practitioner, ready to deliver insights and drive impact.

Build real-world skills as you create top-tier animations and 3D models with professional lighting and camera setups, turning theory into a portfolio-worthy showcase Please note: the Kindle version combines Parts 1 and 2 of the book

Key Features

• Learn 3D modeling fundamentals in Blender from an expert team of tutors who’ve taught over 250,000 students worldwide
• Understand the core principles that make animation, lighting, and camera work come to life
• Start with the basics and build your skills through a series of projects to create a complex world

Book Description

What you will learn

• Customize Blender for speed by clearing workspaces, overlays, the Status Bar, and Outliner filters
• Model with precision using Extrude, Inset, Bevel, Loop Cut, Knife, Spin, Slide, Shear, and Rip
• Produce shading-friendly topology with bridges, fills, smoothing, Auto Smooth, and sharps
• Shape faster with curves, modifiers, lattices, and constraints and stay non-destructive
• Keep meshes clean with selections, transforms, normals, naming, and file organization
• Build principled PBR materials with Node Wrangler and Ambient Occlusion helpers

Who this book is for

If you’re a video game enthusiast looking to gain experience in 3D modeling, 3D rendering, game design, and animation for game props, assets, and environments, this Blender book is for you. It’s ideal for character artists, game designers, motion graphics designers, animators, environment artists, and other technical artists. No prior Blender experience is required, but a general understanding of digital art concepts will help you get the most out of this book.

Work on real projects to master AI retouching, Generative Fill, Harmonize tool and more. Build real skills fast. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Learn with a fully illustrated, full-color guide
• Create professional visuals for print, web, social, and brand assets
• Upgrade your workflow with AI-powered, non-destructive editing
• Practice with downloadable project files for every hands-on example

Book Description

What you will learn

• Create advanced mock-ups using smart objects and branding workflows
• Master retouching, recoloring, and content-aware edits non-destructively
• Use AI-enhanced tools for image generation, background edits, and retouching
• Design and automate high-volume social media content for multiple platforms
• Animate titles, GIFs, and videos using Photoshop's timeline and frame tools
• Develop immersive visuals using brushes, textures, gradients, and effects
• Blend, collage, and compose surrealist artworks with professional finesse

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for digital designers, content creators, social media managers, marketing professionals, and photographers who already have a foundational understanding of Photoshop and want to enhance their skills. If you're producing content for print, screen, or social media and want to save time while achieving exceptional quality, this book is for you.

Master Microsoft Fabric from basics to advanced architectures with expert guidance to unify, secure, and scale analytics on real-world data platforms

Key Features

• Build a complete data analytics platform with Microsoft Fabric
• Apply proven architectures, governance, and security strategies
• Gain real-world insights from five seasoned data experts
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand Microsoft Fabric architecture and concepts
• Unify data storage and data governance with OneLake
• Ingest and transform data using multiple Fabric tools
• Implement real-time analytics and event processing
• Design effective semantic models and reports
• Integrate AI and machine learning into data workflows
• Apply governance, security, and compliance controls
• Optimize performance and costs at scale

Who this book is for

This book is for data engineers, analytics engineers, architects, and data analysts moving into platform design roles. It’s also valuable for technical leaders seeking to unify analytics in their organizations. You’ll need only a basic grasp of databases, SQL, and Python.

Prepare for the Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification with hands-on labs, real-world workflows, and practical Infrastructure as Code guidance

Key Features

• Master Terraform workflows through practical lab-based examples
• Strengthen HCL, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code skills
• Prepare for real certification scenarios with hands-on exercises
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand Terraform workflows and Infrastructure as Code
• Write reusable Terraform configurations with HCL
• Manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform best practices
• Use Terraform CLI commands for validation and deployment
• Configure workspaces, modules, and remote state management
• Implement policy as code and secure credential workflows
• Apply troubleshooting and debugging techniques effectively
• Prepare for lab-based certification scenarios with confidence

Who this book is for

Terraform practitioners, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, platform engineers, and infrastructure engineers preparing for the Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification will benefit from this book. Readers should have prior experience with Terraform, HCL, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code concepts, along with familiarity using the Terraform CLI in real-world environments.

Beyond Networking is not another book about networking. It is a networking book in practice - one that will transform how you connect, forever. It explores how we connect as humans, and why meaningful connection changes everything.

In a world full of surface-level interactions and transactional advice, this book offers a more intentional, human-centered approach to building relationships that truly matter. It moves beyond tactics and quick wins, focusing on trust, purpose, and long-term impact.

Through stories of extraordinary connectors and real-life examples across industries and cultures, the book shows that networks do not just grow wide - they run deep. You will discover small shifts in mindset and behavior that turn brief encounters into lasting relationships.

This is not just a guide to better networking.It is a roadmap to creating opportunity, inspiring change, and leaving a lasting impact through the way you connect.

Description
Digital systems fail long before they break; they fail when they stop holding together. Modern society runs on interconnected digital systems combining Internet infrastructure, IoT devices, data platforms, and artificial intelligence. As these systems converge, cybersecurity and governance move to the core. They determine whether systems remain reliable, secure, and trustworthy under real conditions.

This book shows how to design these systems to work as a coherent whole. It begins with the Internet as the foundation of connectivity, then shows how IoT extends systems into the physical world through sensing. It explains how data forms context, how intelligence shapes decisions, and how trust stabilizes interactions across systems. At its core, the book introduces digital weaving, a system design discipline for building connected systems that continue to hold as conditions change. Instead of treating technologies as separate layers, it shows how they operate as interacting threads that must be aligned and governed at scale to maintain coherence as complexity grows.

By the end of the book, readers develop a clear mental model of how digital systems operate and interact. They will be able to evaluate architectures, integrate emerging technologies with discipline, and design systems that remain resilient, secure, and adaptable as they scale.

Description
Database security has become a critical priority in an era of cloud computing, distributed systems, and evolving cyber threats. Organizations must protect sensitive data while maintaining performance, compliance, and operational continuity, making advanced security strategies essential in modern database environments.

This book provides a comprehensive journey through database security, starting with foundational concepts and classical access control models, then progressing to advanced mechanisms such as fine-grained access control, encryption, auditing, and intrusion detection. It explores enterprise governance, real-world breach scenarios, and modern architectures, including cloud, AI-driven security, and emerging technologies such as Zero Trust and usage control.

By the end of this book, readers will be equipped to design, implement, and manage robust database security frameworks. They will gain the skills to protect data, enforce policies, detect threats, and adapt security strategies to modern, complex environments with confidence. They will be able to understand secure enterprise database environments and evaluate modern security technologies used in cloud, AI, and distributed data platforms.

Build single-page web apps (SPAs) with Blazor WebAssembly using your C# and .NET skills, Artificial Intelligence, mastering components, events, security, and more through step-by-step instructions and video examples

Key Features

• NEW: AI-powered web apps and updated guidance for .NET 10 and modern Blazor features
• Build real projects including a PWA, secure app, expense tracker, Kanban board, and AI integrations
• Learn different concepts in each chapter with enough theory and examples to build that chapter's project.

Book Description

What you will learn

• Integrate AI features into modern Blazor web applications
• Build client-side web apps using C# and Blazor WebAssembly
• Master Razor components, QuickGrid, templated components, events, and Razor class libraries
• Build and consume ASP.NET Web APIs with Entity Framework
• Learn how to call JavaScript with Blazor WebAssembly
• Build high-performance progressive web apps (PWAs) with native app capabilities

Who this book is for

This book is for .NET web developers who want to leverage the power of .NET and C# to write single-page web applications using Blazor WebAssembly without using JavaScript frameworks. If you’ve ever wanted to use .NET on both the frontend and backend, this guide shows you how. To get started with this book, you'll need at least beginner-level knowledge of the C# language, the .NET framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, and web development concepts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, making it suitable for developers who prefer learning by building real applications.

Master advanced DAX in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to build scalable semantic models, solve complex business problems, and deliver high-impact analytics using real-world scenarios and proven techniques.

Key Features

• Solve complex business problems with advanced DAX in Power BI and Fabric
• Build scalable semantic models using modern data modeling best practices
• Master evaluation context, calculation groups, and advanced DAX techniques

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand semantic models and data modeling principles
• Master DAX evaluation context and context transition
• Build advanced DAX measures and calculations
• Use table functions and filtering techniques like TREATAS
• Implement calculation groups and field parameters
• Create custom calendars and time intelligence solutions
• Apply regression and goal-seeking techniques
• Secure data with attribute-level controls

Who this book is for

Extreme DAX is written for analysts with some practical experience with DAX in Power BI, Fabric, or other Microsoft analytics tools. It will help you to upgrade your knowledge and work with analytical models more effectively. It explains new features that were recently added to the DAX language by not only introducing concepts but discussing sophisticated business scenarios as well. This way, Extreme DAX will inspire you to apply advanced DAX techniques in your own analytics projects.

Creating truly inclusive workplaces requires more than policies, statements and good intentions — it demands action, awareness and shared responsibility. Allyship Actually: Why It’s ‘We’ and Not ‘Me’ blends storytelling with practical insight, encouraging readers to reflect on their own behaviours and assumptions, offering a relatable and thought-provoking guide to becoming a more effective ally.

It’s a powerful, story-driven exploration of inclusion, workplace culture and the role we all play in creating equitable environments. Drawing on real-life experiences, the book follows professionals across multiple industries as they navigate male-dominated and discriminatory workplaces, confronting the everyday realities of bias, exclusion, and inequality.

Through the journeys of its central characters, the narrative highlights how meaningful allyship goes beyond good intentions — it requires action, awareness and a willingness to challenge entrenched behaviours and systems. As relationships develop and perspectives shift, the book demonstrates how individuals can support one another to drive both personal growth and organisational change.

Following the journeys of professionals navigating complex, often male-dominated environments, the book uncovers the subtle and overt challenges individuals face — from unconscious bias and unequal opportunities to the impact of workplace behaviours on confidence, progression and performance. Through these experiences, it reveals what allyship really looks like in practice — and why it is critical to building stronger, more effective organisations.

Rather than presenting allyship as a theoretical concept, this book demonstrates how it is lived day to day. It shows how individuals at all levels — from peers and managers to senior leaders — can actively support others, challenge inappropriate behaviours and contribute to a culture where people feel valued, heard and empowered to succeed.

Blending engaging storytelling with practical insight, Allyship Actually encourages readers to reflect on their own behaviours and assumptions, offering clear, relatable examples of how small, consistent actions can drive meaningful change. It also highlights the wider organisational benefits of inclusive cultures, including improved collaboration, better decision-making, stronger performance and enhanced employee wellbeing.

Ideal for professionals, leaders, HR practitioners and anyone committed to fostering equality and inclusion, this book provides both inspiration and guidance. It reinforces a simple but powerful message: lasting progress happens when we move beyond individual intent and work collectively — because real allyship is not about “me”, but “we”.

“An incredibly powerful book!” - Sophie Hussey, director at Lapis Consulting Services Ltd.

Description
Python has emerged as one of the most widely used programming languages, especially in the fields of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. With the growing demand for data-driven decision-making and automation, acquiring skills in Python and data science has become essential for students and professionals alike.

This book provides a strong foundation in Python programming while gradually introducing core concepts of data science and machine learning. Beginning with Python fundamentals, the book covers data handling using NumPy and Pandas, data preprocessing techniques, and data visualization using Matplotlib. It further introduces supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning concepts using simple and illustrative examples. Each chapter includes exercises to support academic learning, competitive examinations, and interview preparation. The book also features beginner-level, illustrative projects to reinforce practical understanding.

By the end of this book, readers will be well-equipped with essential programming skills in Python and a clear understanding of data science workflows. They will be able to analyze data, visualize insights, apply basic machine learning techniques, and solve real-world problems with confidence.

Start from zero and learn web development by building a real survey website with AI as your coding partner, guiding you through each concept, exercise, and deployment step in a practical, beginner-friendly way

Key Features

• Learn with AI chatbots as a 24/7 tutor while you code and ask questions anytime
• Master frontend and backend basics, then build a full survey website with Django
• Set up modern tools like OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Docker for real-world workflows

Book Description

What you will learn

• Optimize your chatbot to act as your web development learning mentor
• Structure, style, add images, and animate content with HTML, SVG, and CSS
• Add web page interactivity with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Store and query data using practical SQL exercises
• Build backend features in Python and Django step by step
• Collaborate with an AI coding expert: Codex, Claude Code, or Copilot
• Create surveys, gather responses, and show results in charts
• Test, debug, and deploy your app with AI support

Who this book is for

This book is for complete beginners who are curious about web development and excited about AI. It is ideal for students starting coding, career changers entering tech, self-taught learners who feel overwhelmed, creatives who want to build interactive projects, and hobbyists or entrepreneurs with a web app idea. No prior experience is required: if you can open a browser and follow instructions, you are ready to start.

Build enterprise-grade applications by mastering software architecture patterns, DevSecOps workflows, Kubernetes orchestration, and .NET 10 microservices

Key Features

• Learn software architecture through practical examples, patterns, & case studies
• Design scalable software architectures using C# 14 & .NET 10
• Build cloud-native .NET microservices, CI/CD pipelines, & Blazor frontends using GitHub & Kubernetes
• Integrate GitHub Copilot & AI-powered tooling into development workflows
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Master software architecture principles using .NET 10 and C# 14
• Apply DevSecOps principles and automate pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Use GitHub Copilot to improve coding and testing workflows
• Implement cloud-native microservices with Kubernetes
• Secure applications using bearer tokens and client certificates
• Build reusable C# APIs with NuGet and OpenAPI
• Develop Blazor applications and micro-frontends
• Integrate EF Core and Cosmos DB into enterprise applications

Who this book is for

This book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to build enterprise applications with the .NET stack. It is also ideal for professionals transitioning into architectural roles who want practical guidance on software architecture, cloud-native development, and tools such as GitHub, Kubernetes, and .NET Aspire. A working knowledge of C# and .NET is recommended.