"Provisioning Kubernetes Bare Metal with Metal3""Provisioning Kubernetes Bare Metal with Metal3" is an authoritative guide for infrastructure professionals, platform engineers, and architects seeking to harness the full potential of Kubernetes on physical servers. The book begins by clearly delineating the unique considerations and motivations behind bare metal deployments—covering performance, compliance, and cost optimization—before introducing the reader to Metal3’s critical rol...

There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of modern weight loss. We have more food, more choice, and more willpower advice than ever, and we feel more at war with our bodies than ever. This book offers a different starting point. Instead of counting harder, it asks you to design a kitchen that makes the light choice the easy choice, borrowing 5 simple principles from the Japanese home table that have kept a population lean without a single day of deprivation.This is not a strict ...

The Storyville Project is a publication of the nonprofit organization, the Lakes Area Writers Alliance and is a collaboration of creative nonfiction and fiction from our Minnesota-based author/members. Because our members come from all walks of life, you will find a variety of subjects and styles within.The Lakes Area Writers Alliance's goal is to encourage and support our fellow writers.Everyone published in this book, and all who worked to see it...

"The History of the Post Office in British North America" by William Smith offers a comprehensive exploration of the development and significance of postal services in the region. Smith meticulously details the evolution of the postal system, highlighting its role in connecting communities and facilitating communication across vast distances. The book delves into the challenges faced by early postal services, including logistical hurdles and the impact of political changes, providing reade...

"A Smaller History of Rome" by Eugene Lawrence and William Smith is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the Roman Empire's history. The authors distill the vast narrative of Rome into an accessible format, making it suitable for readers who seek to understand the key events and figures that shaped this ancient civilization. The book covers significant milestones, from the founding of Rome to the fall of the Western Empire, providing insights into the political, social, and cultural ...

Here is a polished, back cover–ready book description written to match your tone, audience, and constraints. It avoids short passages, avoids one line sentences, and avoids dashes entirely.Book DescriptionHumanity is leaving Earth faster than it is learning from it. Rockets rise almost daily. Satellites multiply by the tens of thousands. Plans for Mars settlements, lunar mining, and asteroid extraction are no longer science fiction but acti...

What if the most important thing in the universe is... nothing?Look at the empty space in front of you. It looks boring, static, and void. But you are being lied to.In "The Science of Nothingness," we strip away the illusion of reality to reveal the terrifying and beautiful truth: that empty space is the most vibrant, powerful, and mysterious entity in the cosmos.From the microscopic foam of the quantum vacuum to the dark energy tea...

"Longhorn for Kubernetes Storage Architecture""Longhorn for Kubernetes Storage Architecture" is a comprehensive technical guide designed for engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals navigating the complex landscape of Kubernetes-native storage. Beginning with a thorough exploration of the foundational primitives of Kubernetes storage—such as PersistentVolumes, StorageClasses, and the Container Storage Interface (CSI)—the book establishes a deep understanding of the challenge...

"GreptimeDB Essentials""GreptimeDB Essentials" provides a comprehensive guide to mastering time-series data management with GreptimeDB, a cutting-edge, high-performance time-series database. Beginning with foundational concepts, the book explores the unique characteristics and management challenges of time-series data, its applications across industries such as IoT, finance, and infrastructure monitoring, and how GreptimeDB stands apart from other platforms. Readers gain deep insig...

"NixOS Systems in Practice"Unlock the full potential of modern systems management with "NixOS Systems in Practice," an authoritative guide to mastering the philosophy, architecture, and application of NixOS. This book delivers a comprehensive exploration starting from the immutable, declarative paradigm at the heart of NixOS, guiding readers through its unique approach to reproducibility, system reliability, and functional configuration management. Richly detailed chapters illumina...

"DENT Network Operating System in Practice""DENT Network Operating System in Practice" presents a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DENT NOS, an innovative open-source network operating system designed for the modern edge and enterprise environment. The book begins by unpacking the origins and core philosophies that shape DENT, providing readers with a thorough understanding of its modular architecture, key technologies—including Linux, Switchdev, and SAI—and its uniqu...

"Architect for AWS Serverless Applications"Unlock the full potential of modern cloud-native design with "Architect for AWS Serverless Applications," a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking mastery over the AWS serverless ecosystem. Blending foundational concepts with advanced application patterns, this book delves into the core principles that distinguish serverless paradigms—covering not just the functional and economic motivators, but also the architectures and use cases ...