Whether you are interested in learning about Buddhism or looking to make changes in your life, Buddhism for Beginners has you covered. Written in a style that is simple and engaging, it explores the history of Buddhism, its philosophies, and its relevance in today’s society. The book provides numerous meditative exercises that will allow you to experience the wondrous teachings of this ancient wisdom.The author explains how Buddhism is more than a religion; it’s an interna...

"Essential Manjaro Linux"Essential Manjaro Linux is a comprehensive guide for system administrators, power users, and enthusiasts seeking to master Manjaro Linux—a distribution renowned for blending Arch’s cutting-edge foundation with user-friendly stability. Drawing on the project’s rich history, the book begins by situating Manjaro within the broader GNU/Linux ecosystem, exploring its philosophy, governance, and unique approach to accessibility. Readers are guided through Manjaro...

"Developing Embedded Systems with Zephyr OS""Developing Embedded Systems with Zephyr OS" is a comprehensive guide crafted for engineers, developers, and technical architects aiming to harness the power of the Zephyr real-time operating system in modern embedded applications. This book meticulously explores Zephyr’s modular architecture, detailing its microkernel design, kernel scheduler, and the powerful hardware abstraction enabled by Kconfig and Devicetree. Starting from a solid ...

"Saga Patterns for Distributed Systems""Saga Patterns for Distributed Systems" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering long-lived distributed transactions in today’s complex, microservices-oriented architectures. This book explores the origins and core principles of the saga pattern, delving deep into its historical context and modern relevance. Readers will gain a solid understanding of how sagas compare to traditional approaches like two-phase commit and the trade...

Personal Alarm is a collection of poems I wrote after I discovered that the music career I felt destined to have after my move to California, was not in the cards for me. My frustration needed another art-form in offering that release. I’ve always had a love for the written word in composing lyrics for my songs, so the transition felt natural and perfect for me. The more poets I discovered, the more my heart felt compelled to pursue this lyrical process of unburdening myself, in a hard and...

"Markdown Syntax and Practice""Markdown Syntax and Practice" is the definitive guide for mastering Markdown, from its humble origins to its central role in modern documentation workflows. Detailed and meticulously structured, this book explores Markdown’s philosophy, its adoption trajectory across industries, and the evolution of prominent dialects including GitHub Flavored Markdown, CommonMark, and Pandoc Markdown. Readers gain insight into Markdown’s lightweight appeal, traversin...

"Modula-2 Language and Programming Techniques"Modula-2 Language and Programming Techniques is a comprehensive exploration of Modula-2’s historical evolution, rigorous design principles, and enduring relevance in the landscape of modern systems programming. This volume traces the language’s genesis from Pascal, illuminating Niklaus Wirth’s vision and the motivations behind Modula-2’s unique approach to modularity, portability, and reliability. Readers are guided through the core lan...

"Bazel in Depth""Bazel in Depth" is the definitive guide for software engineers, build engineers, and architects seeking to master the intricacies of Bazel, Google's advanced open-source build system. This meticulously organized book delves into Bazel's core architecture, beginning with its fundamental concepts, build graph evaluation, and the sophisticated Skyframe computation engine. Readers will develop a thorough understanding of hermeticity, sandbox isolation, caching strategi...

"RISC-V Architecture and Implementation Guide"The "RISC-V Architecture and Implementation Guide" offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the RISC-V instruction set architecture, guiding readers through its foundational principles of simplicity, modularity, and open design. Structured to serve both newcomers and seasoned engineers, the book begins by delving into the architectural philosophy that underpins RISC-V, its specification ecosystem, and a detailed compariso...

2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST — HEALTH: GENERAL“It is exceptionally well organized and presented, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, community, college, and university library Health/Medicine collections.” —Midwest Book ReviewNature puts a “survival switch” in our bodies to protect us from starvation. Stuck in the “on” position, it’s the hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and m...

"Kafka for Distributed Systems""Kafka for Distributed Systems" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for architects, engineers, and technical leaders seeking to leverage Apache Kafka's full potential in modern distributed environments. Through a methodical exploration of foundational concepts, the book elucidates the key requirements and inherent challenges of distributed systems, positioning Kafka as an architectural cornerstone for messaging, event streaming, and robust syst...

"Principles of Observability for Modern Systems"In an era defined by architectural complexity and relentless change, "Principles of Observability for Modern Systems" delivers a comprehensive treatise on illuminating the inner workings of contemporary distributed infrastructures. Addressing the diverse challenges introduced by containers, microservices, serverless deployments, and dynamic cloud-native orchestration, this book equips engineers and leaders alike with frameworks for un...