Learn how to make Android development much faster using a variety of Kotlin features, from basics to advanced, to write better quality code.Key FeaturesLeverage specific features of Kotlin to ease Android application developmentWrite code based on both object oriented and functional programming to build robust applicationsFilled with various practical examples so you can easily apply your knowledge to real world scenariosIdentify the i...

Michael Freeman is a disabled veteran who had just been fired from his mind-numbing cubicle job, which allowed his opportunistic girlfriend to dump him. Now, he only wants to spend some time at his grandfather's mountain cabin so he can unwind, away from the drudgery of daily life and with a cold beer in his hands.Standing in his way is an ancient spaceship with an emotional AI, nanites that have invaded his body, an international crime syndicate, a suicidal FBI agent on a vigilant...

Two conjoined babies are born at the intersection of two social worldviews. The girls are named Faith and Hope. After spending their childhood in a foster home and obtaining a basic education, they come to realise that they are different from other people in many respects. The problems of their upbringing are only made worse by the constant humiliations they suffer at the hands of society.Eventually, fortune smiles on them, by seemingly opening up the door to happiness: a separatio...

"A globe-hopping adventure that packs a profound philosophical punch." - Kirkus ReviewsAbraham Meyer built an empire but lost his family along the way. Now, with time running out, the billionaire widower sends his seven adult children on a quest that sounds like a riddle: travel to seven different continents and find sculptures said to embody the purity of love.None of them take it seriously. They should.Scattered across the world, the Meyer siblings trade privilege...

FAME: KAWS: From the Streets to the Stars chronicles the rise of visionary artist Brian Donnelly, known globally as KAWS. This 22-page comic book biography explores his journey from tagging walls in Jersey City to creating iconic sculptures, toys, and gallery installations that transcend traditional art. With vivid illustrations and two dynamic splash pages, this story captures how KAWS blended street culture, fine art, and pop influence into a global phenomenon. From underground fame to i...

Tribute: Kazuo Takahashi: Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! is a compelling comic book biography that delves into the life and legacy of Kazuo Takahashi, professionally known as Kazuki Takahashi. Born on October 4, 1961, in Tokyo, Japan, Takahashi's passion for drawing and games led him to create the groundbreaking manga series "Yu-Gi-Oh!" in 1996. This series not only captivated readers but also spawned a global phenomenon, including an immensely popular trading card game and multiple anime adaptation...

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Eiichiro Oda, the visionary creator behind *One Piece*, in "Fame: Eiichiro Oda". This compelling comic book biography chronicles Oda's rise from a passionate artist to a global icon, captivating millions with his timeless tale of pirates, dreams, and adventure. Explore his early inspirations, relentless work ethic, and the challenges he overcame to craft the world's most beloved manga. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, "Fame: Eiichiro Oda" offers ...

What if the darkest myths in human history were actually real, just distorted over time?Building a new nation is not a simple task, and it's made even harder with every nation on the planet wanting the Solarian Union's advanced technology, no matter the cost.But when terrorists unleash a devastating, genetically engineered plague into the world, that advanced technology is the only thing standing between humanity and the annihilation of our species....

Explore the reactive system and create efficient microservices with Spring Boot 2.1 and Spring CloudKey FeaturesUnderstand the kind of system modern businesses require with SpringGain deeper insights into reactive programming with Reactor and Spring CloudGet in-depth knowledge on asynchronous and nonblocking communication with Spring 5 WebFluxBook DescriptionThese days, businesses need a new type of system that can remain res...

You know you really made someone raging mad—when they try to kill you with a nuke.Michael and those who follow him had reached a temporary safe base, but now those in power know his identity.His people are in a race against time, and it's no longer a question of if they are going to be discovered—but when.Opposing them are modern-day pirates, slavers, genocidal terrorists, drug cartels, and those who rule the Earth from the shadows...

We are proud to present the next book of a 20-volume edition of classics of the erotic genre published before World War II. A total of 104 titles are included, most of them from the pen of authors who, for obvious reasons, wished to conceal their real names. This approach, on the other hand, allowed them to give free reins to their unbridled imagination and go wild, so that the eroticism in their works is at times over the top, remaining the benchmark for the authors of contemporary obscen...

This book is only for the dead or digitally impaired humans. Digitally impaired human is the one who has not installed a brain chip that will be mandatory in the nearest future. If you belong to one of these two categories, the following information will be vital for your survival in the future and even after your death.