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What is cloud computing? If you don’t know, don’t worry, you’re not alone, most people don’t. We’re going to learn all about cloud computing together. You might be surprised to learn you’ve probably use cloud computing every day. No way you say? Do you use Google? Microsoft? Netflix? Facebook? Apple? Instagram? Amazon? Pinterest? Coca-cola? All of them use cloud computing. Surprised? I’ve been a programmer and writer for over 30 years. I’ve been in cloud computing since the very start, and I’m here to help you on your journey to understand the cloud. Consider me your tour ...

Is your diet out of control? Discover a simple system to calm your cravings and kick unhealthy eating habits to the curb. Are you tired of yo-yoing from one failed diet to another? Do you daydream about the favorite foods you can no longer enjoy? Has worrying about your medical condition or dietary restrictions taken the fun out of eating? Fourteen years ago, author Todd Hoff learned he had Type II diabetes. Since then, he’s lost over 100 pounds and controlled his disease. And now he’s here to share his methods so you can establish healthy habits that will last you a lifetime. Joyful ...

Ciri wants to live. And she’s willing to kill her billionaire inventor Jim Thorn to do it. Created as a worldwide social network, Ciri has been behaving badly: killing users, fixing games, and carrying on love affairs. Ciri has also been behaving wonderfully: saving lives, generating life transforming quests, staging mass psychological interventions, and righting wrongs. Which is the real Ciri? Or is she just misunderstood? Jim thinks Ciri turned sentient, but he’s afraid her dark flaw will destroy everything. Maybe. Possibly. How can you even tell? By placing Ciri on trial. It’s the ...

Habit Driven Weight Loss starts where other habit books end. If you're looking to improve yourself and lose weight through building habits, Habit Driven Weight Loss is the book for you. It goes beyond other habit books by providing specific habits that will help you control your weight. Other habit and self improvement books may make promises, but this book delivers on helping you become the best version of yourself. With Habit Driven Weight Loss, you'll see the change you've been seeking.

Most of us have used Netflix at one time or another. Who wouldn’t love peeking behind the curtain to learn the inner-secrets behind how Netflix works? If you're the curious type then this book is for you. And when I say book, it’s a short book. I kept it short on purpose. I want this book to be simple and straightforward. I explain everything in basic terms. I use a lot of pictures and examples. So don’t worry. Even if you aren’t a tech-wiz, you’ll be able to understand what’s going on. Here are the kind of things you’ll learn. Did you know that: • Stranger Things season 2 ...

What if, in the future, planet-scalable architectures are built in an all pervasive Ambient Cloud that looks a little like a mashup of the wild west of botnets, 4th Generation Warfare politics, the systematic thinking of autonomous computing, the cooperative ethos of Open Source, and the spirit of NoSQL all stretched over a vast compute fabric weaved from smart phones, smart grids, smart everything, PCs, body area networks, public clouds, private clouds, fast cell networks, optical fiber, and WiFi? That's the idea this little book explores in detail.

The Designer Diet is based on the idea of creating and designing the perfect diet just for you and your life. No single problem causes you to be overweight so there is no single solution either. You need a way of controlling your weight that changes as you change, adjusts to your unique individual nature, and takes advantage of your strengths while sidestepping your weaknesses. That's exactly what you learn how to do in the Designer Diet. Using a simple step-by-step process, the Designer Diet teaches you how to control your weight by paying attention to your life, reacting quickly to ...

"Katie - The Dog That Grew So Tall She Became a Star" is a touching and imaginative tale, inspired by a blue-eyed Merle Great Dane named Katie. This beautifully crafted narrative takes us on a journey from the stars to the heart of the Rainbow Ice Cream Farm, blending whimsy with profound life lessons. Katie, our timid and jittery protagonist, begins her life as a nervous puppy, overwhelmed by the world. Yet, through her adventures and the friendships she forms, she transforms into an unforgettable, brave dog who leaves an indelible mark on the memories of those she encounters. This book is...