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Author Brendan Burns demonstrates how you can adapt existing software design patterns for designing and building reliable distributed applications. Systems engineers and application developers will learn how these long-established patterns provide a common language and framework for dramatically increasing the quality of your system. This fully updated second edition includes new chapters on AI inference, AI training, and building robust systems for the real world.

Enquanto decorre sobre sua formação escolar, o narrador destaca a disputa de meninas para a entrada na Escola Normal, a dificuldade do processo seletivo. Barreto critica a falta de estabelecimentos destinados ao ensino secundário para as mulheres e sugere que se amplie o número de escolas para atendê-las. No segundo conto, ele critica a predominância do título de "doutor" na sociedade brasileira, destacando como monopolizam posições e privilégios. Barreto aborda uma crescente teocracia doutoral.

"Precisa-se de um professor de língua javanesa." A partir deste anúncio Castelo, indivíduo em um momento de miséria, decide se apresentar como professor de javanês. Sem qualquer conhecimento da língua, ele estuda freneticamente sobre Java e seu idioma nativo para enganar o cliente. Alimentando-se do fascínio de todos quanto à sua suposta extraordinária habilidade, Castelo constrói uma bem sucedida carreira a partir do engodo criado, ironizando a valorização de aparências sobre competência.

Júlia e Teresa eram jovens amigas que, apesar de morarem distante uma da outra, eram unidas como carne e unha Tinham uma sintonia extraordinária em hábitos, gostos, prazeres e desejos. Nenhuma das duas estava comprometida, não ao menos até se apaixonarem quase que ao mesmo tempo. Até nisso combinavam. Será?

No conto "Marcha fúnebre", Machado de Assis conduz o leitor pelos pensamentos do deputado Cordovil, que, ao se deparar com uma sucessão de mortes à sua volta, passa a desejar uma partida rápida e sem sofrimento. No entanto, o que começa como um devaneio íntimo transforma-se em obsessão silenciosa, marcada pela ironia e pelo contraste entre o desejo de morrer e a permanência da vida. Com estilo preciso e crítico, o autor mergulha no tema da morte para revelar a fragilidade das vontades humanas diante do acaso.

"O carro número 13" é um conto envolvente de Machado de Assis que mistura o cenário rural com o urbano, um contraste incomum nas obras do autor. A história segue Amaro Faria, herdeiro do comendador Faria, um rico proprietário rural que, ao retornar ao Rio de Janeiro, é forçado a reavaliar suas crenças e visões de mundo. O conto oferece uma reflexão sobre os choques culturais, a adaptação ao novo e o conflito entre diferentes realidades sociais, características recorrentes na obra de Machado de Assis.

Romântico? Pode parecer. O conto Longe dos olhos, todavia, apesar de ter por enredo uma história de amor, tece uma dura crítica à cultura patriarcal da época. O narrador, comentando a trama que envolve o bacharel Aguiar, é explícito nos juízos de valor que traça, até mesmo sobre o comportamento dos personagens.

Nate and Layla, Jude and Sophie. They've been a four for as long as they can remember: fancy dinners, dancing 'til dawn . . . Even living and working together. So when Nate and Layla suddenly quit their lives and move to Bali, with its white sands and exotic beach clubs, Jude and Sophie are their first visitors. Anything to escape their life in London. But as the two couples reunite, cracks begin to show. Which is hardly surprising; they've been lying to each other for years.

Manchmal müssen wir zerbrechen, um heilen zu können ... Shawn versprach Alyssa die Welt, doch welchen Wert haben die Worte eines Lügners? Jeden Tag zerbricht die junge Frau ein wenig mehr in ihrem Leben, das nur eine Fassade ist, bis von ihr nur noch ein Scherbenhaufen bleibt. Erst als ihr Jugendschwarm Theo wieder in die Stadt kommt, erinnert sich Alyssa allmählich an die selbstbewusste Frau, die sie einst war. Stück für Stück setzt sie ihre verwundete Seele wieder zusammen - immer in der Hoffnung, Shawn möge sie nicht erneut zertrümmern.

On September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square, leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The shooting spree, labeled "Baghdad's Bloody Sunday," was neither the work of Iraqi insurgents nor U.S. soldiers. The shooters were private forces, subcontractors working for the secretive mercenary company, Blackwater Worldwide, led by Erik Prince

Starting a business isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about turning that idea into profit, impact, and long-term success. Zero to CEO is your no-BS guide to making it happen, even if you have zero experience, zero funding, and zero clue where to start. This book isn’t filled with fluff or theory—it’s a step-by-step blueprint packed with real-world strategies that work.

Start Smart, Scale Fast is the game-changing guide you need to finally launch your startup with confidence, and scale it to success without the stress. Packed with powerful strategies, insider tips, and proven methods, this book walks you through the 7-step process that the most successful entrepreneurs use to build profitable businesses—even in a competitive market.

Special Forces operator Matt Whitaker survived the Oniki War—but only just. Now the war is over, and a tenuous peace has been struck. When weapons plans are stolen from an Oniki shipyard and all evidence points to human involvement, tensions flare, threatening that hard-won peace. Whitaker is the only person with the knowledge and experience to uncover the truth. Still recovering from his injuries, he is forced to face his demons, and charge back into the fray.

As a teenager, fifty years ago, I was dying of cancer. I had just lost my mother and was going through terrible guilt—blaming myself for her death. I met the Lord during that terrifying time—early in the Charismatic Movement—a time of many miracles—including how I met Him and how He healed me.

Designing and operating an effective White House are critical to the success of any presidency—and to democracy in the United States. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Christopher Liddell offers a strategic approach to building a strong and successful presidency. An astute and experienced operative, he demonstrates persuasively that action must be taken early, comprehensively, and visibly, starting in what he calls Year Zero, the year before governing.

This isn't just another business book—it's a game-changing blueprint designed to take you from an ambitious startup to a market-dominating force. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner looking to scale, this book will redefine the way you think about success.

Starting a business is exciting, but without the right knowledge, it can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, small business owner, or aspiring startup founder, this book is your step-by-step guide to building a profitable and scalable business from scratch. This book is more than just theory—it’s packed with real-world examples, actionable steps, and expert insights to help you launch, manage, and scale a successful small business.

The Family Guide to Psychiatric Hospitalization provides a comprehensive look into the procedures, treatments, and dynamics of the psychiatric care system. Dr. Russ provides invaluable information on the history and evolution of psychiatric hospitals; the logistics of the admission process, including how to choose the right hospital based on patient needs; what families and patients can expect during every treatment phase, from initial assessment to active treatment to planning for discharge; the legal aspects of hospitalization, including patient rights and advocacy; and more.

A year ago, I lost everything and moved across the country to try and start over. It wasn't easy, but I found a job I love, I have friends who've become my family, and I'm ready to start exploring my bisexuality. Just when I think things are finally starting to go my way, I show up to work and find out the new guys on the crew are the super-hot couple I hooked up with last weekend.

Through daily insights into one of the Bible’s most complex and relatable figures, this devotional companion to the Amazon Prime series on the life of David encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with God as they reflect on their own lives through the lens of David’s story.