The free and open source software movement, from its origins in hacker culture, through the development of GNU and Linux, to its commercial use today.In the 1980s, there was a revolution with far-reaching consequences—a revolution to restore software freedom. In the early 1980s, after decades of making source code available with programs, most programmers ceased sharing code freely. A band of revolutionaries, self-described “hackers,” challenged this new norm by bu...

No matter which point you're currently at on the developer advocacy journey – whether you've already implemented a developer advocate function or you're exploring the possibility – this book is for you. This book provides actionable guidance that business and technology leaders can use to understand the benefits of advocacy, identify what goes into the function, and learn how to maximize the success of developer advocate teams.Developer advocacy is a role that is sometimes hard to ...

The story I am about to tell begins in a village called Greci, known in Albanian as “Katundi”, a municipality in the province of Avellino; a village unique in its history, rich in monuments and traditions, which owes its name to its own inhabitants: the Greeks. It is a story composed of many shades; indeed, one might say that all the emotional nuances, character traits, drama, sorrows and joys form part of this story, blending harmoniously into the balance between nature and the people of ...

This book addresses the potential and limitations of the European Union Neighbourhood Policy in sustaining the expansion of the European security community towards the South Caucasus. The Caucasus’ complex regional security dynamics are a hard test for regional security community building and showcase both the challenges of security provision through liberal reforms and integration and of the interaction between security communities and balance of power. The author begins by conceptualizin...

Before the French Revolution, tens of thousands of foreigners served in France’s army. They included troops from not only all parts of Europe but also places as far away as Madagascar, West Africa, and New York City. Beginning in 1789, the French revolutionaries, driven by a new political ideology that placed "the nation" at the center of sovereignty, began aggressively purging the army of men they did not consider French, even if those troops supported the new regime. Such efforts proved ...

The book aims:To enable osteopaths - and other manual practitioners/bodyworkers - to understand the importance of fascia and its relevance to their work.....By providing a comprehensive textbook covering history, nature and properties [function] of fascia...And covering all aspects of osteopathic management of disorders that relate to/are mediated by the fascia.....Using contributions from leading authorities bearing in mind so far as possible the needs and int...

"Writing in 1926, Carlo Emilio Gadda (1893-1973) acknowledges his peculiarity within the Italian literary field by describing himself as a giraffe or a kangaroo in Italy's beautiful garden of literature. Gadda's self-characterization as exotic and even ungainly animal applies in equal measure to Italo Svevo (1861-1928) and Federigo Tozzi (1883-1920), authors who, like Gadda, thwarted efforts at critical classification. Yet the ostensible strangeness of these three Italian authors is dimini...

This is a comprehensive reference textbook for all those using osteopathic treatment techniques with animals or birds or studying to do so. The book is divided into sections: equine osteopathy; general small animal osteopathy; osteopathy for exotics- (pets such as tortoise, snakes, ferrets etc); osteopathy for wildlife - native as well as non to the UK including species found in most zoological collections; avian osteopathy - both domestic and wild/exotic. Each section covers information s...

The financial world you knew is officially dead. In a high-frequency economy dominated by neural networks, alternative data, and algorithmic trading, traditional strategies like passive investing have become a dangerous liability. The markets are no longer driven by human intuition, but by machine intelligence capable of triggering flash crashes and liquidating portfolios in milliseconds. If you are relying on outdated financial advice, you are leaving your hard-earned wealth exposed to un...

Cathy and Wayne are a young couple who man a remote outpost at the junction of three trade routes in the boondocks of space. For Cathy, it's been a welcome escape from her interfering family, but when Wayne renews their contract for an additional two years, without consulting her, homesickness for Earth drives her to the brink of desperation and the unthinkable.

Your wildest dreams have come true. Get an insider’s look at Taylor Swift’s life and achievements in this pocket-sized collectible hardcover book for Swifties of all ages. Are you ready for it?100+ stunning photos and clued-in commentary from top music and culture writers explore the power of Taylor’s music and influence–and why she’ll never go out of style.Taylor Swift is so much more than a pop star: she has more number one albums than an...

Pennsylvania. The groundbreaking dystopian vision Hugh Howey called “a brilliant tale of extra-planetary colonization.” Now you can revisit USA Today Bestselling Author Michael Bunker’s unique world in this anthology of original short stories—authored by ten of his fellow master storytellers and including a new Pennsylvania story by the creator of the Pennsylvania World himself.In Tales from Pennsylvania, Transport’s ever-growing ...