Java in a Nutshell doesn't just help experienced Java programmers get the most out of versions through Java 25. It also provides a learning path for new developers. Chock-full of examples that demonstrate how to take complete advantage of modern Java APIs and development best practices, this thoroughly revised guide includes new material on recent enhancements to Java.The first section provides a fast-paced, no-fluff introduction to the Java programming language and the ch...

In the Paradox of Mental Health, the authors argue that our society is experiencing another pandemic—one of mental illness. This mental illness pandemic is maintained and escalated by conceptual "viruses" rooted in the normative, psychological medical model paradigm consistent with Western ideology. Therapeutic practice based on systems theory and social constructionism is offered as an antidote to alleviate the over-reliance on the medical model. The authors first "do therapy" on...

Point of Sale offers the first significant attempt to center media retail as a vital component in the study of popular culture. It brings together fifteen essays by top media scholars with their fingers on the pulse of both the changes that foreground retail in a digital age and the history that has made retail a fundamental part of the culture industries. The book reveals why retail matters as a site of transactional significance to industries as well as a crucial locus of meanin...

A comprehensive guide to Russian-language instruction combining the latest research, pedagogy, and practice. The Art of Teaching Russian offers practitioners current research, pedagogical thinking, and specific methodologies for teaching the Russian language and culture in the twenty-first century. With contributions from the leading professionals in the field, this collection covers the most important aspects of teaching the Russian language. The book begins ...

Understanding Java from the JVM up gives you a solid foundation to grow your expertise and take on advanced techniques for performance, concurrency, containerization, and more.In The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition you will learn:The new Java module system and why you should use itBytecode for the JVM, including operations and classloadingPerformance tuning the JVMWorking with Java’s built-in concurrency and expand...

Unlock the secrets to understanding and influencing human behavior with this transformative guide.Are you ready to elevate both your personal and professional life to new heights?Imagine possessing the ability to comprehend and shape the emotions and actions of those around you. Picture yourself as a master of influence, commanding situations to unfold in your favor.Inside this comprehensive manual, you'll discover groundbreaking strategies for unra...

SummaryThe Well-Grounded Java Developer offers a fresh and practical look at new Java 7 features, new JVM languages, and the array of supporting technologies you need for the next generation of Java-based software.About the BookThe Well-Grounded Java Developer starts with thorough coverage of Java 7 features like try-with-resources and NIO.2. You'll then explore a cross-section of emerging JVM-based languages, includ...

A Geography of the Hutterites in North America explores the geographical diffusion of the Hutterite colonies from the “bridgehead” of Dakota Territory in 1874 to the present distribution across North America. Looking further than just maps of location, this book analyzes the relationship between parent and daughter colonies as the Hutterite population continues to grow and examines the role of cultural and demographic forces in determining the diffusion process. Throughout this ge...

Benjamin Franklin toiled to become one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. It’s no more evident than in The Way to Wealth, as the main character espouses Franklin’s wisdom to an unsuspecting crowd of shoppers. Listen to adage after adage that have stood the test of time and ring true even today.Originally published in 1810.

Learn German with Thirst for Knowledge is your bilingual German audio series for curious minds. Lesson 1, "10 Strange Phenomena You've Always Wanted to Understand", serves up short, surprising stories about everyday mysteries – from why cola tastes better from a glass bottle to why time sometimes seems to pass faster or why we sometimes feel someone staring at us – while your German improves almost as a side effect. Each lesson follows a DE–EN–DE pattern: first German, then English, then G...

Dive into the greatest breakthroughs of human history – from the wheel and writing to the computer, internet, and smartphone. In this episode of Thirst for Knowledge, each track explains in a simple and entertaining way how these inventions changed our world and shaped modern life. Perfect for curious minds who love learning how ideas become world-changing innovations. Dieses Hörbuch verwendet KI-generierte Stimmen.

Learn German with Thirst for Knowledge is your bilingual German audio series for curious minds. Lesson 2, "The Most Ingenious Inventions in Human History" takes you on a fast, fascinating tour through the breakthroughs that changed human life – from the wheel and writing to Gutenberg's printing press, the compass, the steam engine, the light bulb, the telephone, the airplane, the computer, the internet and the smartphone. Each lesson follows a DE–EN–DE pattern: first German, then English, ...