A unique practical guide to engineering geomorphology.

This book explores the fundamental principles and theories that foster a practical and intuitive understanding of quantum mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with real-world applications, animations, and discussion questions to help readers better visualize and understand quantum phenomena. It is suitable for undergraduate students in physics and related fields who are looking to learn and strengthen their foundational understanding of quantum mechanics. Originally designed for bilingual teaching and learning, the book considers differences in cultural background and pedagogical approach, especially their potential influence on scientific reasoning and habitual expression, aiming to bridge those differences from new perspectives.

Create photorealistic 3D environments in Blender 5 using real-world references and proven workflows for modeling, texturing, UV unwrapping, lighting, and natural asset creation, including plants, rocks, water, and flowers Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Step-by-step Blender 5 workflows to build photorealistic environments
• Create plants, rocks, water, and flowers using Blender tools, UV unwrapping, and efficient texturing
• Produce high-quality renders with physically accurate lighting, Cycles rendering, HDRIs, and modern color management

Book Description

What you will learn

• Work from 2D images to create realistic 3D models in Blender 5
• Identify and fix common modeling and scale issues
• Create realistic materials with effective texturing and UV unwrapping
• Apply node-based techniques to create and distribute plants in scenes
• Create and animate realistic water and procedural materials
• Design photorealistic landscapes using Blender's environment tools
• Light scenes realistically using Cycles, HDRIs, and color management
• Finalize environments with rendering and compositing workflows

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for aspiring 3D environment artists, game designers, and CG visualizers who want to create photorealistic natural environments in Blender 5. This guide will help you improve realism through practical modeling, texturing, lighting, and environment-building workflows. It’s suitable for readers already familiar with Blender's interface and eager to improve realism for game development, CGI, or visualization projects.

Create modern, secure websites easily and quickly with Django 6 through realistic case studies updated for the latest async features and modern Python support

Key Features

• Get to grips with Django 6 functionality, the MVT paradigm, and its new async-powered features
• Build and extend a book-review site using updated templates, forms, async features, and ORM tools
• Explore REST APIs, async views, third-party integrations, testing, and modern deployment options
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Start a new Django 6 project and define models using the improved ORM
• Work with function and class-based views using templates to control application behavior
• Implement authentication, permissions, and modern session handling techniques
• Create practical forms using Django 6's updated rendering API
• Build RESTful APIs and the JavaScript features that integrate with them
• Connect to PostgreSQL and run async-ready queries where supported

Who this book is for

This book is for programmers who want to enhance their web development skills with Django 6. You’ll get the most out of it if you already know Python programming and are familiar with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This book is especially useful for anyone looking to understand Django’s new async capabilities, modern security features, and production-ready web development patterns.

This book is an academic monograph based on several decades of research in fieldworks, laboratory studies, and references to a large amount of literature. The whole book is divided into an introduction section which includes: the History of Chinese Amphibian Studies, the Overview of China’s Nature, the Biodiversity and Geographical Distribution of the Amphibians of China, the Ecological Types of the Amphibians of China, the Taxonomic Terms and Measurements of the Amphibians. And followed by a taxonomic section which includes detailed descriptions of China’s known 13 families, 87 genera and 421 species with their Latin names, English names, synonyms, morphological characteristics, biological data, population status, geographic distribution, discussions of classification, and the key to adult amphibians. 

The monograph is divided into two volumes. 

Volume I contains chapters on the introduction, the GYMNOPHIONA, the URODELA and ANURA (including Bombinatoridae, Megophyidae, Bufonidae and Hylidae) totaling more than 200 species and subspecies. 

Volume II includes the Ranidae, Dicroglossidae, Occidozygidae, Rhacophoridae, Microhylidae and 4 introduced species, totaling about 221 species.

Master OpenShift 4 with hands-on guidance from industry experts. Install, configure, deploy, and manage containerized applications at scale with real-world examples and best practices for enterprise production environments.

Key Features

• Learn OpenShift 4 fundamentals and advanced concepts, including architecture, deployment, and operations
• Build, secure, and manage scalable containerized applications for enterprise environments
• Apply skills through expert-led tutorials, real-world projects, and hands-on labs for observability and more

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the key differences between Kubernetes and OpenShift 4
• Set up OpenShift clusters on cloud, on-prem, and virtualized platforms
• Secure and manage apps with projects, quotas, network policies, and SCCs
• Implement GitOps workflows and build applications
• Monitor and trace services with Service Mesh and observability tools
• Deploy advanced services such as Data Foundation and Windows Containers
• Extend OpenShift with custom Operators, upgrade clusters, and troubleshoot issues

Who this book is for

This book is for DevOps engineers, architects, SREs, and sysadmins with a foundational understanding of Linux and Kubernetes who want to master OpenShift 4 in enterprise environments. Whether you're migrating from OpenShift 3 or starting from scratch, you’ll gain practical skills for real-world production deployments.

This book is an academic monograph based on several decades of research in fieldworks, laboratory studies, and references to a large amount of literature. The whole book is divided into an introduction section which includes: the History of Chinese Amphibian Studies, the Overview of China’s Nature, the Biodiversity and Geographical Distribution of the Amphibians of China, the Ecological Types of the Amphibians of China, the Taxonomic Terms and Measurements of the Amphibians. And followed by a taxonomic section which includes detailed descriptions of China’s known 13 families, 87 genera and 421 species with their Latin names, English names, synonyms, morphological characteristics, biological data, population status, geographic distribution, discussions of classification, and the key to adult amphibians. 

The monograph is divided into two volumes. 

Volume I contains chapters on the introduction, the GYMNOPHIONA, the URODELA and ANURA (including Bombinatoridae, Megophyidae, Bufonidae and Hylidae) totaling more than 200 species and subspecies. 

Volume II includes the Ranidae, Dicroglossidae, Occidozygidae, Rhacophoridae, Microhylidae and 4 introduced species, totaling about 221 species.

Advance your career by mastering key .NET tools and skills, including debugging, source code management, testing, cloud native development, multitasking, and more

Key Features

• Coverage of key .NET tools and skills, including refactoring, source code management, debugging, and more
• Practical guidance on using code editors effectively and implementing good practices
• Explore cutting-edge techniques like cloud native development with Aspire and containerization
• Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen reader

Book Description

What you will learn

• Make the most of code editor tools for efficient development
• Explore advanced debugging techniques and troubleshooting strategies
• Understand how to protect data and applications using cryptography
• Build responsive, high-performance projects using multitasking and concurrency
• Discover how to master dependency injection
• Optimize performance through benchmarking and testing
• Delve into cloud-native development using Aspire
• Advance your career with advice on job readiness and interviews

Who this book is for

This book is for .NET professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, as well as aspiring developers aiming to advance their careers in the field. This book caters to individuals eager to master essential .NET tools, refine their development practices, explore advanced techniques and cutting-edge tools, and prepare themselves for job opportunities and interviews in the competitive landscape of .NET development.

Level up your TypeScript skills with practical techniques for writing robust, maintainable, and modern web applications Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Apply clean code to create maintainable, high-quality TypeScript applications.
• Leverage TypeScript’s type system for expressive, self-documenting code.
• Architect scalable systems that grow across teams and codebases.
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.

Book Description

What you will learn

• Master types, configuration, and foundational TypeScript concepts
• Apply clean code principles for better readability and consistency
• Implement classes, inheritance, and interfaces in TypeScript
• Work with interfaces, generics, and advanced types for flexible code
• Apply unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development
• Handle errors effectively and use debugging tools in TypeScript
• Identify bottlenecks and apply performance optimization techniques
• Build applications with TypeScript in Next.js and Node.js

Who this book is for

The book is for JavaScript developers who want to master TypeScript to build scalable and maintainable applications. Frontend, backend, and full-stack developers, as well as software architects looking to leverage TypeScript for robust application design, will find practical value in this book. A basic understanding of JavaScript, including ES6+ features, functions, and asynchronous programming is assumed. Although not required, familiarity with TypeScript fundamentals, OOP principles, and Git is helpful.

Au Pays des dents, Dentine participe pour la première fois au concours de décoration de citrouilles et à la grande fête d’Halloween. Son amie Praline, qui a la dent sucrée, a attendu ce moment toute l’année! À travers les préparatifs de l’événement et les sucreries, réussiront-elles à fêter l’Halloween sans carie? À l’aide du livre Dentine prépare la fête d’Halloween, des jeux et des outils complémentaires, vivez un moment rempli de fantaisies, tout en déjouant les microbes qui causent la carie!

La petite souris et la fée des dents sont inséparables. Chaque nuit, elles partent en mission et transforment les dents tombées en étoiles scintillantes. En les accompagnant dans leurs aventures, découvrez les réponses aux questions fréquemment posées par les enfants lorsqu’ils perdent leurs premières dents de lait ainsi que des conseils sur les soins et le brossage des dents.

Build intelligent automations with AI, RPA, and Microsoft 365 to streamline work and reduce manual tasks Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Build flows faster using Copilot, AI Builder, and Gen AI tools
• Learn to create robust cloud and desktop automations through real-world examples
• Implement best practices for security, governance, and monitoring

Book Description

What you will learn

• Build cloud flows using triggers, connectors, and actions
• Use Copilot and generative AI to create and edit flows
• Automate desktop tasks with Power Automate for Desktop
• Create approval processes for Teams, Slack, and email
• Connect Power Automate to Dataverse, Forms, and SQL
• Implement error handling, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Govern and scale automations using best practices

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for information workers, citizen developers, and Power users looking to automate workflows across Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and third-party platforms. Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 is recommended.

Au moment de sa routine d’hygiène dentaire du soir, Mathias se demande pourquoi c’est si important de prendre soin de ses dents. Des microbes, il n’en voit pas?! Pendant ce temps au Pays des dents, rien ne va plus?! La fée bricoleuse a tenté de créer de nouveaux outils et a mis sens dessus dessous la salle de bain?! Les habitants vont-ils réussir à chasser les microbes avant d’aller dormir??

Au Pays des dents, Dentine reçoit une invitation pour son premier rendez-vous avec l’hygiéniste dentaire et la dentiste. Curieuse, elle a hâte de découvrir la clinique dentaire! Grâce à un jeu intégré et des outils complémentaires, Dentine visite la clinique dentaire devient une expérience amusante, interactive et enrichissante pour petits et grands!

Au Pays des dents, toute l’attention est dirigée vers le Dentomètre. Les habitants sont excités à l’idée d’accueillir une nouvelle amie et la fée des dents se prépare pour sa prochaine cueillette. À l’aide du livre Dentine et la fée des dents, des jeux et des outils complémentaires, découvrez la magie entourant la chute des dents de lait!

At the time of his evening dental hygiene routine, Matt wonders why it is so important to take care of his teeth. He does not see any germs! Meanwhile, in Toothland, nothing is going right. The Tinker Fairy tried to create new tools and turned the bathroom upside down! Will the residents succeed in chasing down germs before going to sleep?

In Toothland, Toothie is participating for the first time in the pumpkin decoration contest and the big Halloween party. Her friend Praline, who has a sweet tooth, has been waiting for this moment all year round! With the preparations for the event and the sweets, will they be able to celebrate Halloween without cavities? With the help of the book Toothie Plans a Halloween Party, games and complementary tools, live a moment filled with fantasies while foiling the germs that cause cavities!

The Tooth Mouse and the Tooth Fairy are inseparable. Every night, they go on a mission to transform the teeth that have fallen out into sparkling stars. As you accompany them on their adventures, discover the answers to questions frequently asked by children when they lose their baby teeth, as well as tips for healthy teeth.

In Toothland, Toothie receives an invitation for her first appointment with the dental hygienist and dentist. Curious, she is eager to discover the dental clinic! An integrated game and complementary tools make Toothie’s visit to the dental clinic an interactive and rewarding experience for young and grown-up kids!

In Toothland, all attention is directed to the Toothmeter. The locals are excited to welcome a new friend, and the Tooth Fairy is getting ready for her next pick. With Toothie's adventures, add a touch of magic to learning oral hygiene habits.

Learn how to gather, prioritize, and document business requirements, streamline solution design with AI, support end-user adoption, and apply real-world techniques that accelerate Salesforce projects from planning to post go-live Get your book with a free PDF, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader

Key Features

• Master techniques to gather, prioritize, and document Salesforce requirements
• Use AI tools to automate traceability, improve test coverage, and boost user adoption outcomes
• Create scalable solutions with stakeholder alignment strategies and agile collaboration practices
• Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Book Description

What you will learn

• Identify business needs by engaging stakeholders and SMEs
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria that are aligned to business goals
• Document functional and non-functional requirements in BRDs
• Use Generative AI to enhance analysis, communication, and solution design
• Use AI to accelerate requirement analysis and reduce manual effort
• Apply AI to auto-generate test scenarios and flag coverage gaps
• Leverage Salesforce Flow, Reports, and CRM Analytics for insights
• Practice certification-style questions with AI-aided study tools

Who this book is for

This book is for Salesforce Business Analysts, Admins, and Functional Consultants aiming to strengthen their analysis skills and keep pace with evolving platform capabilities. If you’re struggling with requirement gathering, stakeholder alignment, or scalable solution design, this book offers proven techniques and AI-powered enhancements to improve project outcomes. A foundational understanding of Salesforce CRM is recommended.

This book presents recent advances on the global existence and decay estimates of solutions to two important classes of damped wave equations, with particular emphasis on the double dispersion equation and related models. Building on the author’s work with collaborators, the volume brings together results previously scattered across research papers, alongside new material published here for the first time. It offers a unified perspective on the long-standing problem of global existence and the asymptotic behavior of dissipative hyperbolic equations, including convergence toward equilibrium and optimal decay properties.

The book is organized into eight chapters. The opening chapter reviews essential tools from Fourier analysis, Sobolev spaces, and fundamental inequalities. Subsequent chapters investigate the asymptotic profiles, decay rates, and pointwise behavior of solutions to regularity-gained double dispersion equations, followed by a systematic study of regularity-loss wave equations. Techniques such as time-weighted energy methods and refined asymptotic analysis are developed to address weak dissipation and nonlinear effects, establishing global existence and precise decay estimates under suitable initial conditions and spatial dimensions.

Combining rigorous theory with clear structure, this book highlights both foundational methods and recent progress in nonlinear partial differential equations. It is intended for graduate students, researchers, and specialists interested in nonlinear wave phenomena, dissipative systems, and modern analytical techniques in PDEs.

Discover how AIOps is transforming the observability landscape for cloud-native and traditional systems. Learn how to build, monitor, and operate resilient services using AI-drive dynamic insights for smarter and more scalable operations

Key Features

• Practical Integration of AI and Observability in Modern Engineering Workflows
• Real-World Use Cases Grounded in Industry Experience
• Tailored for Modern Engineering Roles and Organizations

Book Description

What you will learn

• Build observability pipelines for logs, metrics, traces and events
• Implement standards such as OpenTelemetry and Prometheus
• Correlate signals from multiple sources for better incident triage
• Apply AI/ML for anomaly detection and root cause analysis
• Design scalable architectures for intelligent monitoring
• Automate resiliency through self-healing and remediation agents

Who this book is for

This book is for Software engineers and engineering leaders working on teams with operational responsibilities, such as platform engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE), DevOps, or application development, who want to integrate AIOps capabilities into their workflows will benefit from this book. If your team is responsible for building and running high-performing, resilient software systems, this book is for you.

Take your ethical hacking skills to the next level by mastering bash script and building your own hacking tools.

Key Features

• Automate reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation workflows using bash scripting for ethical hacking
• Build custom Linux command-line tools for penetration testing, log analysis, and network scripting
• Apply secure coding best practices to develop modular, maintainable hacking utilities

Book Description

What you will learn

• Develop scripts and tools tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Leverage powerful tools such as awk, sed, and grep for data manipulation and log parsing
• Design scripts for system hardening
• Integrate scripting into your cybersecurity workflows for maximum efficiency
• Discover best practices for writing secure, maintainable, and modular scripts
• Apply scripting knowledge through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises

Who this book is for

If you’re a cybersecurity enthusiast or ethical hacker who wants to learn more about building hacking tools, this book is for you. A basic understanding of ethical hacking, GNU/Linux, and bash scripting concepts will be helpful to get the most out of this book. The book is also ideal for seasoned pentesters and sysadmins looking to optimize operations.

Master offensive security with Agentic AI, MCP, and n8n. Build automated penetration testing workflows for reconnaissance, exploitation, reporting, and continuous threat intelligence.

Key Features

• Build end-to-end agentic AI-driven penetration testing workflows using n8n and Model Context Protocol(MCP).
• Automate reconnaissance, exploitation, payload generation, and professional vulnerability reporting with agentic AI agents.
• Design browser-based security testing tools with MCP, and integrate continuous threat intelligence into your offensive workflows.

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand agentic AI principles for offensive security
• Evaluate and select AI frameworks for security automation
• Build your first AI-driven recon workflow using n8n
• Automate attack surface discovery and port scanning with AI
• Design PCI segmentation testing workflows with n8n
• Build web app testing tools using MCP
• Automate exploitation, payload generation, and reporting
• Create threat intelligence agents that monitor CVE feeds

Who this book is for

This book is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, red teamers, CISOs, and security managers. If you're aiming to understand how AI-driven automation can enhance offensive cybersecurity workflows and vulnerability management, you'll find valuable insights and practical guidance here.

Boost your social media reach by using DaVinci Resolve 20 to create impressive micro-content with guidance from a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Learn how to make quick video content to engage and grow your audience
• Enrich your content with creative editing, graphics, color correction, and sound editing techniques
• Discover the latest features of DaVinci Resolve 20 to bring your creative ideas to life

Book Description

What you will learn

• Edit and add effects to your videos quickly using the Cut page
• Export videos to various social media platforms
• Fix common video issues, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio
• Enhance video visuals with green screen and other simple visual effects techniques
• Utilize AI in DaVinci Resolve Studio to speed up your work
• Understand common filmmaking terms, including codecs and video compression types

Who this book is for

This book is for budding content creators looking to improve their video editing skills. It's also useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced features. The book is a practical training guide for social media marketers, influencers, short film makers, small business owners, vloggers, and film/media studies students. A basic understanding of how to create your social media channels is enough. Most techniques in this book work with the free version of DaVinci Resolve, with selected features covered using DaVinci Resolve Studio.

PRINCE2® is one of the world’s most widely used project management methods – but it’s often seen as complex, theoretical or difficult to apply in practice.

This book changes that.

Drawing on more than 25 years of real-world experience, Susan Tuttle brings PRINCE2® to life through clear explanations, plain English and relatable stories. No jargon, no unnecessary theory – just practical insight into how PRINCE2® works in action, and how it can be tailored to suit any project or environment.

Each chapter explains what PRINCE2® says, what it really means and how it plays out in real situations – including when it’s applied badly, and why that matters.

Whether you’re new to PRINCE2®, studying for certification or looking to apply the method more effectively, this book will help you turn best practice into practical results.

Gain expertise in modern time series forecasting and causal inference in R to solve real-world business problems with reproducible, high-quality code

Key Features

• Explore forecasting and causal inference with practical R examples
• Build reproducible, high-quality time series workflows using tidyverse and modern R packages
• Apply models to real-world business scenarios with step-by-step guidance
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand core concepts and components of time series data
• Wrangle and visualize time series with tidyverse and R packages
• Apply ARIMA, exponential smoothing, and machine learning methods
• Explore deep learning and ensemble forecasting approaches
• Conduct causal inference with interrupted time series analysis
• Detect anomalies, structural changes, and perform change point analysis
• Analyze multiple time series using hierarchical and grouped models
• Automate reproducible reporting with RStudio and dynamic documents

Who this book is for

This book is for data scientists, analysts, and developers who want to master time series analysis using R. It is ideal for professionals in finance, retail, technology, and research, as well as students seeking practical, business-oriented approaches to forecasting and causal inference. Basic knowledge of R is assumed, but no advanced mathematics is required.

Mathematical Statistics is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook developed from the authors’ 18 years of teaching experience at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). Tailored for undergraduates in Statistics, Data Science and Big Data Technology, as well as graduate students in engineering-related fields, it covers core topics of mathematical statistics with logical rigor—from foundational probability theory to point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and key concepts like sufficient statistics and Fisher information. What sets it apart is the inclusion of unique content rarely found in standard textbooks: Inverse Bayes Formulae, the Definition of Valid Categorical Distribution, and a Unified Expectation Technique, bridging theoretical depth with practical relevance for real-world data science applications.

Distinctive features of this book include:

1. Innovative Warp-Weft Dual Structure: In addition to the traditional chapter-section “Warp” framework, the book introduces a self-contained “Weft” thread, resulting in a concise and lucid overall structure. This design enables readers to quickly grasp core concepts, key knowledge points, and challenging topics even before completing the book, thereby streamlining the organization of information.

2. Motivation-Driven Conceptualization: When introducing fundamental concepts (e.g., score functions, Cramér-Rao inequality, confidence intervals), the book emphasizes the underlying motivation—the rationale and practical value behind each concept—to promote genuine understanding other than rote memorization.

3. Dual Function as Textbook and Presentation: Combining the rigor of a traditional textbook with the clarity of classroom slides, the electronic PDF version can be used directly for teaching. Instructors save preparation time by adopting it as-is or adapting it with their own insights.

4. Comprehensive Teaching Resources: The authors offer complete English-language supplementary materials, including a sample syllabus, teaching plan, ten tutorials, five assignments with solutions, and 100 additional practice problems—providing structured support for both instructors and students.

This second edition spans NLP foundations to LLMs, RAG, & agentic systems, teaching you to design and fine-tune production-ready AI solutions in Python. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Engineer NLP systems from ML foundations to LLM architectures
• Implement RAG pipelines, routing layers, and agent workflows
• Fine-tune and align LLMs using LoRA, RLHF, and DPO methods
• Design production-grade AI systems with governance and safety

Book Description

What you will learn

• Build strong NLP foundations in math and ML
• Engineer text classification and NLP pipelines
• Train and fine-tune modern LLM architectures
• Implement RAG systems with LangChain
• Orchestrate multiple AI agents and tools to solve complex tasks
• Evaluate NLP model performance and apply AI safety best practices
• Integrate external data and tools using Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Fine-tune transformers with LoRA, QLoRA, and DPO techniques

Who this book is for

This book is for machine learning engineers, data scientists, and NLP practitioners looking to deepen their expertise and build advanced AI solutions. It also benefits professionals and researchers who want to apply the latest NLP and LLM techniques in real-world projects. Software engineers entering the AI field and tech enthusiasts keen on modern NLP advancements will find it valuable. A solid understanding of Python and basic Machine Learning concepts is assumed.

This book offers a critical view of the archaeology of industrialisation, which is presented as one of the different practices coexisting within a broader industrial archaeology.

The main ideas, research frameworks, sources of information, and tools for recording, analysing and explaining industrial sites are examined. The archaeology of industrialisation is defined as the study of the industrial period through its material remains. The industrialised society is not understood as an isolated nor as a homogeneous group, but as a complex social system of global dispersion and impacts. Thus, it is argued that the archaeology of industrialisation is an archaeology of the Contemporary Age focused on the industrial production, distribution and consumption of things. Some space is dedicated to theorising about industrial heritage, which is approached as a related topic through a critical and archaeological lens. The ideas presented are illustrated with examples from Spain, Brazil and the People’s Republic of China. These cases help us rethink industrial archaeology and heritage from the Global South while observing alternative industrialization processes and industrial societies.

Bestselling author Mark Price guides you through the latest and most common technologies a .NET developer should know: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Minimal APIs, .NET MAUI, Avalonia, gRPC, GraphQL, SQL Server, SignalR, and more!? Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Use specialized libraries to improve all aspects of your apps, including security and localization
• Unlock scalability, performance, and resilience in your services
• Unleash the capabilities of Avalonia, Blazor, and MAUI to develop stunning, truly cross-platform apps for desktop, web, and mobile

Book Description

What you will learn

• Familiarize yourself with a variety of technologies to implement services, such as gRPC and GraphQL
• Store and manage data locally and cloud-natively with SQL Server
• Implement web services with native AOT publish support
• Leverage Dapper for improved performance over EF Core
• Implement popular third-party libraries such as Serilog, Humanizer, and Noda Time
• Build web apps using Blazor, mobile apps using MAUI, and desktop apps using Avalonia

Who this book is for

This book is for .NET developers interested in exploring more specialized libraries and implementation fundamentals behind building services and apps. You’ll need to know your way around .NET and C# to make the most of this book, so if you want to work your way up to this book, you can pick up Mark’s other .NET book, C# 14 and .NET 10 – Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals, first.

Updated edition of Packt's trusted, top-selling Intune title, this cookbook helps you solve daily admin challenges faster using proven workflows, PowerShell and Microsoft Graph automation, reporting, and AI-assisted insights for secure, reliable endpoint operations.

Key Features

• Manage and secure cloud-connected endpoints across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux
• Automate Intune administration using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph APIs
• Improve operational efficiency with analytics, reporting, and AI-powered guidance using Security Copilot

Book Description

What you will learn

• Set up and configure a Microsoft Intune tenant
• Manage Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux devices
• Secure endpoints using policies, compliance, and Microsoft Defender
• Deploy and manage applications across platforms
• Automate administration with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
• Monitor devices using analytics, reporting, and logs
• Apply advanced endpoint capabilities such as Remote Help and EPM
• Use AI-assisted insights to troubleshoot and optimize operations

Who this book is for

This book is for IT administrators, endpoint engineers, and cloud administrators responsible for managing devices with Microsoft Intune. It suits professionals with basic knowledge of Windows and Microsoft 365 who want practical guidance for daily device management, security, application deployment, compliance, troubleshooting, and automation across multiple platforms in a cloud-first environment.

Learn Python coding concepts the fun way through humour, storytelling, and beginner-friendly examples that make your first step into the world of Python programming enjoyable

Key Features

• Follow an adorable, illustrated teaching cat with sharp coding instincts as your guide
• Build confidence and coding skills with step-by-step explanations that gradually increase your understanding
• Reinforce your learning through mini-projects and exercises at the end of every chapter
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Set up Python and write your first program
• Understand variables, data types, and conditional statements
• Use loops, lists, dictionaries, and tuples to handle data efficiently
• Write and use functions to create reusable code
• Manage files and understand object-oriented programming and inheritance
• Debug your Python code to ensure it works flawlessly
• Discover how you can keep learning and building beyond this book

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for anyone with a sense of humour who’s new to Python or programming in general. It takes a step-by-step hands-on approach that will work for anyone with a practical mindset. Whether you're a student or a professional developer looking to expand your skill set, this book offers a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.

Build scalable, secure LLM applications with the Model Context Protocol and design modular, context-aware multi-agent systems for real-world deployment Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Build modular, production-ready AI agents using the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Integrate MCP with LangChain, AutoGen, and RAG for multi-agent collaboration
• Apply security, performance optimization, and evaluation patterns for real-world deployment

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the MCP architecture and standardized primitives
• Implement resource and tool providers in Python
• Connect LangChain and AutoGen to MCP pipelines
• Secure agent interactions using authentication and access control
• Add RAG pipelines with shared contextual memory
• Apply authentication, TLS, and access control models
• Optimize performance with caching and async patterns
• Evaluate and benchmark MCP systems for production readiness

Who this book is for

AI/ML engineers, software engineers, and solution architects building LLM-powered applications in production will benefit the most from this book. Cloud architects and platform engineers designing AI infrastructure will also find it valuable. If you’re looking for a standardized, modular, and secure approach to managing context across agents and tools, this guide is for you. Intermediate Python skills, a working knowledge of LLM concepts and REST APIs, and familiarity with system design patterns are expected.

Learn the basics of GUI programming in C# through clear, step-by-step examples using Blazor, .NET MAUI, and WinUI 3. Build simple web and desktop interfaces while understanding core UI concepts, event handling, and data binding.

Key Features

• Understand core GUI principles in C# through simple, guided examples
• Build introductory apps with Blazor, .NET MAUI, and WinUI 3
• Learn data binding and foundational MVVM concepts
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand core GUI concepts and event-driven programming in C#
• Create beginner-friendly web interfaces using Blazor components
• Build simple cross-platform apps with .NET MAUI and XAML
• Handle user input, events, and basic UI logic in your applications
• Develop Windows desktop interfaces with WinUI 3 controls
• Apply data binding and introductory MVVM patterns

Who this book is for

This book is for C# developers who want a beginner-friendly introduction to GUI programming. It is suitable for junior developers, backend developers expanding into UI work, and learners who want to understand the foundations before exploring more advanced UI architecture. You should be comfortable with basic C# syntax, classes, and object-oriented programming concepts. No prior experience with Blazor, .NET MAUI, WinUI 3, XAML, or MVVM is required.

Build a production-ready multi-agent AI framework from scratch using MCP and A2A to orchestrate powerful agent workflows Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Build Python-based AI agents without relying on third-party orchestration frameworks
• Design production-ready multi-agent systems using A2A messaging
• Integrate memory and context with MCP to create adaptive and stateful agentic AI frameworks

Book Description

What you will learn

• Design and implement tool-using AI agents from the ground up
• Build modular components for extensible agent frameworks
• Create secure and observable tools with structured inputs
• Integrate agents with chat UIs such as Slack and Chainlit
• Leverage MCP for context handling and agent memory
• Orchestrate collaborative agent workflows using A2A
• Debug and deploy agents in production-like environments
• Explore future-ready agent capabilities and GenUX design

Who this book is for

This book is essential for AI engineers, ML practitioners, and software architects building agentic systems with large language models. It’s also ideal for DevOps engineers and technical leaders seeking deep insights into building and scaling autonomous AI workflows. Python coding skills and basic familiarity with LLMs are recommended.

Learn LaTeX to format documents, equations, and citations with ease. Manage bigger projects, typeset professionally, create publication-ready PDFs, & skill up with AI tools Add on: A companion website with an integrated online compiler to run all code examples. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features

• Create professional, structured documents with precise formatting, citations, and bibliographies
• Learn LaTeX through hands-on examples covering math formulas, tables, figures, and presentations
• Explore modern LaTeX features, including AI-powered tools and advanced PDF capabilities

Book Description

What you will learn

• Format and structure research papers, reports, books, or theses
• Create tables, figures, citations, and bibliographies with ease
• Typeset math and scientific notations professionally
• Design presentations slides
• Generate polished PDFs with hyperlinks and metadata
• Manage large projects consistently
• Boost productivity with AI-powered coding, writing, and formatting tools

Who this book is for

This book is for students, researchers, educators, and professionals in academia, STEM, and publishing who need to create structured, high-quality documents. Whether you're preparing research papers, technical reports, books, or presentations, this guide simplifies LaTeX for beginners while offering advanced features for experienced users. No prior LaTeX knowledge is required, making it ideal for anyone looking to skill up in professional document formatting, citations, and PDF production with ease.

Build, test, and deploy real-world applications faster using AI-powered tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Lovable with modern vibe coding workflows.

Key Features

• Master the emerging vibe coding mindset for AI-assisted software development
• Build and deploy complete applications using Cursor, Windsurf, and Lovable
• Apply real-world development practices including specifications, testing, version control, and CI-style workflows

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the vibe coding mindset and how it differs from traditional development
• Build applications using natural language with Cursor's AI agents
• Write effective specifications and to-do lists to guide AI-generated code
• Add automated testing, refactor code, and manage changes with Git and GitHub
• Build and deploy full-stack apps using Lovable and Supabase
• Analyze and extend existing projects using Windsurf
• Control AI output with rules and automate workflows for faster iteration
• Deploy applications confidently using modern cloud platforms

Who this book is for

This book is for beginners curious about building apps without coding every line, developers who want to prototype faster and guide AI effectively, and anyone interested in how AI is transforming the entire software development process.

Learn to build, manage, and deploy containers on Linux using Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo, and integrate them with Kubernetes and systemd, while running AI models locally through the Podman Desktop interface

Key Features

• Create containers from scratch using Buildah and move images securely with Skopeo
• Harden your container environment with rootless Podman, SELinux, and signed images
• Manage Kubernetes resources and streamline AI workflows with Podman Desktop

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the fundamentals and history of container technology
• Compare Podman and Docker to choose the right container engine
• Run and manage containers on various Linux environments using Podman
• Build containers from scratch using Buildah and manage them with Skopeo
• Secure containers using rootless execution, SELinux, and image signing
• Troubleshoot and monitor containers using system tools and Podman CLI
• Connect containers with advanced networking and integrate them with systemd
• Manage containers and explore AI/ML use cases with Podman Desktop

Who this book is for

The book is for cloud developers looking to learn how to build and package applications inside containers and system administrators who want to deploy, manage, and integrate them with system services and orchestration solutions. This book provides a detailed comparison between Docker and Podman to aid you in learning Podman quickly. Basic Linux skills are assumed. Familiarity with Docker, container concepts, and cloud environments is helpful but not required, as concepts are introduced progressively.

Learn from real-world examples to build, launch, and maintain your own Flutter apps with this extensive beginner's guide

Key Features

• Familiarize yourself with Dart and Flutter fundamentals through practical, real-world examples
• Explore widgets, animations, and plugins to craft intuitive UIs
• Package and deploy your Flutter apps to achieve native-like performance
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Explore Flutter core concepts and use for cross-platform development
• Gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Dart
• Work with Flutter widgets and learn about stateful/stateless widgets
• Take on advanced fundamentals such as navigation and state management
• Add animation using animated widgets and advanced animation techniques
• Manage the entire development lifecycle, including testing and debugging
• Release your app to both mobile stores and the web

Who this book is for

This book is for developers looking to learn Google's revolutionary framework Flutter from scratch. No prior knowledge of Flutter or Dart is required.

Build your Ubuntu 24.04 skills with hands-on guidance from an Ubuntu Core developer, covering desktop usage, security best practices, containers, and development environment setup

Key Features

• Master Ubuntu 24.04 through a structured learning path, from initial setup and customization to advanced development workflows
• Avoid common mistakes with practical tips for ensuring stability, security, and clean configuration
• Learn directly from an Ubuntu Core developer as he shares his insider knowledge and best practices
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand Ubuntu's software lifecycles to keep your system updated and secure
• Connect with Ubuntu communities to seek help and contribute to the ecosystem
• Master the command line to improve flexibility and efficiency
• Configure firewalls to manage network traffic securely
• Protect your data with full disk encryption for comprehensive security
• Differentiate between Snap and Debian packages to make informed software installation choices
• Build and manage containerized environments with Ubuntu

Who this book is for

This book is for software engineers, DevOps professionals, data scientists, systems administrators, and tech enthusiasts who want to get hands-on with Ubuntu 24.04. Whether you're new to Linux or looking to improve your setup, this book shows you how to build a secure desktop, use the command line with confidence, and create clean, reliable development environments. A basic understanding of operating systems is helpful but not required.

Learn to automate Excel with Office Scripts and Power Automate using TypeScript to streamline workflows, manage data programmatically, and integrate modern scripting with Microsoft 365 for efficient business productivity.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to Excel automation using Office Scripts, TypeScript, and Power Automate
• Step-by-step coverage of scripting logic, data handling, and integration with Microsoft 365 tools
• Practical coding examples that simplify complex Excel tasks for real-world business applications

Book Description

What you will learn

• Automate Excel tasks efficiently using Office Scripts and flows
• Build reusable TypeScript functions for Excel data automation
• Manipulate ranges, tables, and charts through dynamic scripts
• Integrate Excel automations seamlessly with Power Automate
• Create visual dashboards and reports using script-driven charts
• Enhance productivity with advanced scripting and data handling

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for Excel users, data professionals, and automation enthusiasts who want to integrate scripting into their workflow. Readers should have a working knowledge of Excel and basic programming familiarity. A general understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript will help but is not mandatory.

A practical guide to building, deploying, automating, monitoring, and scaling ML and LLM solutions in production

Key Features

• Build reproducible ML pipelines with Azure ML CLI and GitHub Actions
• Automate ML workflows end to end, including deployment and monitoring
• Apply LLMOps principles to deploy and manage generative AI responsibly across clouds
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the DevOps to MLOps transition
• Build reproducible, reusable pipelines using the Azure ML CLI
• Set up CI/CD for training and deployment workflows
• Monitor ML applications and detect model/data drift
• Capture and secure governance and lineage data
• Operationalize LLMs using RAG and prompt flows
• Apply MLOps across Azure, AWS, and GCP use cases

Who this book is for

This book is for DevOps and Cloud engineers and SREs interested in or responsible for managing the lifecycle of machine learning models. Professionals who are already familiar with their ML workloads and want to improve their practices, or those who are new to MLOps and want to learn how to effectively manage machine learning models in this environment, will find this book beneficial. The book is also useful for technical decision-makers and project managers looking to understand the process and benefits of MLOps.

Create AI-ready enterprise solutions with MongoDB and discover how to design intelligent architectures that transform data into innovation, efficiency, and real business value

Key Features

• Complete guide covering GenAI to agentic AI, semantic protection to multi-agent systems
• 25+ proven AI use cases delivering measurable impact across 6+ industries
• 15+ real enterprise case studies from Novo Nordisk, Base 39, and more
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Design AI-ready data architectures that scale in production
• Define systems of action and explain why they matter for enterprises
• Modernize legacy systems for AI-ready, unified architectures
• Implement governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks for AI
• Explore real-world AI implementations for over six industries
• Deploy production RAG and agentic systems with MongoDB
• Apply semantic data protection in regulated industries
• Build domain-specific AI agents and intelligent copilots
• Apply MCP, causal AI, and multi-agent systems for future-ready architectures

Who this book is for

This book is for IT leaders, enterprise architects, solution designers, and innovators ready to transform AI potential into production reality. Whether you're modernizing legacy systems, implementing scalable AI solutions, or translating AI concepts into measurable business outcomes, this book provides practical frameworks and industry-proven patterns. Basic familiarity with enterprise systems and data architecture is helpful, but deep AI expertise isn't required.

Get to grips with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and learn how to build scalable, intelligent web applications with AI-ready architecture in Python

Key Features

• The only resource you'll need to build, test, and deploy MCP servers and clients
• Take a modern approach toward building, testing, and securing distributed agentic AI apps
• Get clear, professional guidance on developing for both LLM and non-LLM clients
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand the MCP protocol and its core components
• Build MCP servers that expose tools and resources to a variety of clients
• Test and debug servers using the interactive inspector tools
• Consume servers using Claude Desktop and Visual Studio Code Agents
• Secure MCP apps, as well as managing and mitigating common threats
• Build and deploy MCP apps using cloud-based strategies

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for web developers, software architects, AI practitioners, and tech leads looking to build scalable AI-integrated applications using MCP. Product managers overseeing AI initiatives will also find this book valuable. A basic understanding of web development and AI concepts is needed to make the most of this book.

Description
As organizations scale, the need for efficient and intelligent data platforms continues to grow. Azure Databricks stands out as a leading platform to deliver scalable data processing, collaborative workflows, and seamless cloud integration. The ability to build scalable pipelines using Apache Spark has become a critical skill for modern data professionals. This book provides a practical and structured journey through the complete data engineering lifecycle using Azure Databricks.

It begins with the fundamentals of big data and Spark, then moves into building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, applying transformations, and enforcing data quality. You will explore architectural patterns in modern data ecosystems and build real-time streaming solutions. Readers will also learn to integrate Databricks with ADF, Power BI, Event Hubs, and other services. The book also covers DevOps and CI/CD using Databricks Asset Bundles.

By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the hands-on skills needed to design, build, validate, and manage production-grade data solutions on Azure Databricks. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, you will gain the confidence to engineer robust data solutions that power analytics, AI, and modern data products.

Description
Virtualization is the foundation of modern information technology. It helps businesses make the most of their resources, cut costs, and speed up innovation. It is the leader in data center virtualization, making it a vital skill for modern IT professionals.

This book is a step-by-step guide to achieving the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization certification. Starting with virtualization fundamentals and the vSphere ecosystem, the book progresses through ESXi installation, vCenter deployment, networking, storage, virtual machine management, and cluster configuration. Readers will also explore lifecycle management, best practices, and real-world scenarios. Each chapter combines conceptual learning with hands-on insights, ensuring both exam readiness and practical skills.

By the end of this book, readers will be equipped to confidently design, implement, and manage VMware vSphere environments and will gain expertise in VM provisioning, high availability, resource optimization, automation, and security best practices. Above all, readers will be confident enough to get certified for the VCP-DCV certification and be able to apply these skills to advance their careers in the realm of virtualization and cloud infrastructures.

Description
Agentic AI is rapidly emerging as the next frontier in artificial intelligence, enabling systems to act autonomously, adapt in real time, and make goal-driven decisions. In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, this technology is reshaping industries by powering intelligent workflows, enhancing efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation.

This book provides a structured journey from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. It begins with the evolution of AI and the defining principles of agentic systems, then explores agent properties such as memory, personas, and lifecycle management. Readers will gain insights into enabling technologies like LLMs and reinforcement learning, followed by architectural patterns for building scalable agents. The chapters provide hands-on evaluations of frameworks like AutoGen, CrewAI, and LangGraph, alongside strategies for data governance and industry-specific use cases in finance and healthcare, such as fraud detection, healthcare personalization, and supply chain optimization. Through a delivery bot case study, you will master implementation, scaling, and AgentOps. Finally, we cover production readiness using containerization and LLM-as-a-judge evaluation to prepare you for the path to AGI.

By the end of this book, you will be competent in designing, securing, and deploying professional AI agents. You will possess the practical skills to transition from concept to production, ready to lead innovation in the agentic age.

Description
As digital services move to cloud, mobile, and online platforms, cybersecurity and cyber law have become inseparable. Technical controls reduce risk, while legal and ethical frameworks define what is acceptable, accountable, and defensible when incidents occur.

This book starts with computing, networks, and cyber ethics, then builds core security concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, and cryptography. It explains common cybercrimes and attack patterns, and related governance mechanisms, and walks through investigation, digital evidence, and forensic methods. Later chapters cover electronic records and e-governance, intellectual property in cyberspace, e-commerce law and consumer protection, international cyber law (including treaties and cross-border issues), and, finally human rights topics such as privacy, surveillance, speech, and access.

By the end, readers will navigate cybersecurity with ethical insight, recognizing risks, understanding compliance, and applying sound legal and ethical reasoning in practice.