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Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data...

Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data. Software keeps changing, but the fundamental principles remain the same. With this book, software engineers and architects will learn how to apply those ideas in practice, and how to make full use of data in modern applications. 

Master NICU certification with confidence—and elevate your clinical edge at the bedside. Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is the ultimate, exam-focused guide designed specifically for working NICU nurses preparing for the RNC-NIC or CCRN-Neonatal exam. With targeted content, strategic guidance, and real-world relevance, this book helps you not only pass your test—but truly refine your clinical judgment and critical care expertise. This isn’t just another review book padded with fluff and recycled questions. It’s a clinically accurate, high-yield, and...

Do you have a dream sitting on a shelf that you're ready to bring to life? Or maybe you've begun your journey of change but feel stuck, stalled, and uncertain about what to do next. The time has come for you to create your own path—not follow the one presented to you—and you could use a powerful dose of guidance to get you there. This is exactly where you need to be. In Pivot and Pursue It, reinvention expert Coach Pamela Mitchell delivers 90 minutes of concrete advice on how to envision your next destination and then get there.

Pass the AANP or ANCC FNP exam in 2026 – on your first try. This is not your typical FNP review book. FNP Certification Mastery 2026 was built for the way you actually study: side‑by‑side dual‑column Mastery Pages that let you compare presentation, diagnosis, management, and red flags at a glance. No more flipping through dense paragraphs. What’s inside (all updated to 2026 guidelines): Hundreds+ practice questions with detailed rationales (AANP & ANCC style) Clinical scenarios after every major topic – apply what you learn Rapid‑fire flash review – 100 high‑yield pearls ...

Stories From the NICU: Volume 1 by Dr. Erin Smith introduces readers to the emotionally charged environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This first volume presents a series of heartfelt narratives about premature infants and critically ill children, focusing on their remarkable battles for survival. Dr. Smith shares intimate stories from doctors and nurses who work daily to ensure these tiny patients survive and ultimately thrive. Each story highlights the incredible resilience of these young warriors and the unwavering dedication of their caregivers. Through these moving accounts, ...

Author Cory Franklin, MD, who headed the hospital's intensive care unit from the 1970s through the 1990s, shares his most unique and bizarre experiences, including the deadly Chicago heatwave of 1995, treating the first AIDS patients in the country before the disease was diagnosed, the nurse with rare Munchausen syndrome, the only surviving ricin victim, and the professor with Alzheimer's hiding the effects of the wrong medication.

"I really enjoyed this one. I honestly couldn't put it down. The ending was a total surprise. I'm still thinking about it!" - #1 Amazon and USA TODAY bestselling author Freida McFadden ER physician and medical researcher, Drake Cody, has developed an experimental drug that may treat spinal cord injury and help the paralyzed walk. A massive Big Pharma pay-off awaits twisted pharmaceutical genius Meryl Kampf if she can pirate Drake's breakthrough. Meryl, while ingesting increasing doses of cocaine and steroids, spearheads agents of an international crime syndicate and a traitor none suspect, ...

Mastering AI and App-Making is a practical beginner’s course for anyone who wants to turn ideas into real digital products using the power of artificial intelligence and modern app-building tools. Whether you are a student, freelancer, entrepreneur, teacher, or complete newcomer to technology, this book takes you step-by-step from understanding how AI works to building apps that solve real-world problems. Written in clear and simple language, it removes the fear and confusion often associated with coding and software development. Inside this book, readers will learn how to communicate ...

The gap between a working artificial intelligence demo and a production-grade enterprise system is not a gap in model quality. It is a fundamental architectural gap. Foundation models are remarkably capable, but a demo that runs in a conference room without latency constraints, compliance postures, or tenant isolation requirements will fail under the weight of real-world demands. Every enterprise deployment that is more than a simple wrapper is a complex retrieval pipeline, an inference fleet, an integration mesh, and a continuous data lifecycle problem operating simultaneously. Inside this...

Italy is a captivating country that has gifted the world with its rich history, the grandeur of the Roman Empire, the heart of the Christian faith, breathtaking cities, and enchanting coastlines. And let's not forget the countless varieties of pasta! To truly immerse yourself in this amazing nation, speaking the language is essential. Introducing "Learn Italian While Sleeping" by The Language Lab, the revolutionary audiobook that will transform your language learning experience effortlessly.

Want to break free of beginning-level French and really learn to communicate effectively with native French speakers at an entirely different level? Welcome to Power French 2 Accelerated!

With 40 HOURS of immersive audio content, "Learn Italian While You Sleep" offers an unparalleled opportunity to absorb the Italian language deeply. The bundle includes a vast array of engaging lessons, captivating stories, and interactive exercises, providing you with a comprehensive language learning experience that fits seamlessly into your busy life.

Over 700 Pages of Riveting Emergency Room Stories! When every second matters, survival depends on the people who refuse to look away. From sudden collapses and hidden infections to failed organs, catastrophic injuries, and split-second decisions, these gripping hospital tales follow the thin line between disaster and recovery. Each case begins with a warning—sometimes obvious, sometimes easily missed—and becomes a fight to find the cause before time runs out. From Dr. David Berg, author of the STAT and Crash series, comes another collection of high-stakes stories where skill, instinct, ...

Enter the frontline reality of a busy intensive care unit in this gripping medical memoir of survival, grief, and hope. Guided by a seasoned nurse across a single, unforgettable year, you will witness the quiet courage required when navigating medical emergencies and heartbreaking end-of-life...

He survived death. She survived him. Now the nightmare is coming back. Judy Adams was preparing to marry police officer Steve Mason when sadistic serial killer Simon Rocail invaded her life and turned her dreams of happiness into a living nightmare. Simon is cunning, remorseless, and terrifyingly patient. Behind an outwardly ordinary appearance lurks a predator who carefully selects his victims—and Judy has become more than another target. She is an obsession. Even after surviving his brutal attack, Judy may not be safe. Simon is already planning to finish what he started. But the deeper ...

The modern world runs on data — this is the book that shows you how to design the systems behind it. In today’s digital age, data isn’t just fuel — it’s the engine that powers everything from financial transactions and personalized recommendations to artificial intelligence and global-scale analytics. Yet, while technology evolves at a breathtaking pace, the fundamental challenge remains the same: how do we design systems that are reliable, scalable, and intelligent enough to keep up? Modern Data Systems: Designing Reliable, Scalable, and Intelligent Applications by Daniel R. Holt...

Here it is: What would Moses tell you before your first campaign? What would Daniel say about surviving a corrupt system? What would Esther teach you about the exact moment to speak — and the cost of staying silent? Political Intensive Course brings together more than fifty biblical leaders — kings, judges, prophets, diplomats, generals, and apostles — into a single room. They speak in the first person. They address you directly. They tell you what they lived, what it cost them, and what they would tell you to do differently before you enter the arena of public life. This is not a ...

With intensive couples therapy, you can create the opportunity for real progress to be achieved—not weeks or months down the road but now, when the couple needs it the most. In The Clinician’s Guide to Intensive Couples Therapy, you’ll find an accelerated framework for couples therapy that involves meeting with clients for two to three consecutive days, for six hours at a time. Written by relationship expert and renowned Gottman therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw (@lizlistens), this approach allows you to dive deep into the heart of relational issues.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING Do you often feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions? How would your life change if you could harness the power of positive thinking and transform your mindset? What if you could learn the most effective strategies to cultivate optimism, gratitude, and resilience, just like the world's most successful and happiest people? Imagine having a step-by-step guide that leads you from understanding your thought patterns to creating lasting positive change in your life. Imagine the boost in your well-being and success if you could overcome negativity,...