A knife-edged investigation that morphs into a political thriller about a world on the brink. An ingenious page turner. --Michael Mann

A plot to disrupt a global peace summit in Chicago collides with a civil rights case breakthrough at a mysterious archaeological site . . .

Chicago detective Randall Jenkins has not been back home to the historic Civil Rights hotspot of Cairo, Illinois since the disappearance of his mother, a well-known journalist, several decades ago.

That all changes the day Dr. Molly Moore, an ambitious young archaeologist in the national spotlight for her groundbreaking high-tech discoveries, uncovers a set of strange bones at a huge 12,000-year-old site at a highway construction project. With retired military general and contractor William Alexander breathing down her neck to cover up the dig, Molly and Randall soon find themselves in the middle of a wild military conspiracy.

The detective and archaeologist's entwined family mysteries suddenly thrust them into the central position as the only people who can ensure the safety of the ongoing Chicago global peace summit. They must take on the rogue general who views any disarmament agreement as a clear and present danger to the United States. The fate of global peace and the lives of Molly and Randall hang in the balance.

This practical guide brings DevOps principles to Salesforce development. It fits together two major movements within the IT world: the movement to Software/Platform as a Service (SaaS/PaaS), and the DevOps movement. While SaaS and PaaS allow companies to invest in their core competencies rather than maintain their own infrastructure, the goal of DevOps is to optimize the process of delivering software innovation and value.

Mastering Salesforce DevOps explains how to build a powerful and comprehensive DevOps workflow for Salesforce--allowing you to finally deploy the world's most innovative platform using the world's most effective and efficient techniques. It addresses theneed for a comprehensive guide to DevOps for Salesforce, allowing teams to bring proven practices from the IT world to resolve the hardest problems facing Salesforce developers today.

What You Will Learn

• Improve company performance and software delivery performance using Salesforce DX
  
• Translate DevOps concepts into the unique language and practices of Salesforce
  
• Understand why and how you can implement Salesforce DX to achieve greater productivity and innovation
  
• Enable continuous delivery on Salesforce
  
• Build packages and architect code so it can be deployed easily
• Allow admins to participate in what has traditionally been a developer workflow
  
• Know the techniques for reducing the stress and risk of deployment
• Apply the full range of automated tests that can be used on Salesforce

Who This Book Is for

Salesforce developers, release managers, and those managing Salesforce development teams who need a guide to DevOps, and DevOps specialists who need to apply familiar concepts to Salesforce

Giacomo Puccini is one of the most frequently performed and best loved of all operatic composers. In Il Trittico, Turandot, and Puccini's Late Style, Andrew Davis takes on the subject of Puccini's last two works to better understand how the composer creates meaning through the juxtaposition of the conventional and the unfamiliar--situating Puccini in past operatic traditions and modern European musical theater. Davis asserts that hearing Puccini's late works within the context of la solita forma allows listeners to interpret the composer's expressive strategies. He examines Puccini's compositional language, with insightful analyses of melody, orchestration, harmony, voice-leading, and rhythm and meter.

Cybersecurity with Python: Protecting Networks and Systems with Python, Nmap, and Scapy is your hands-on guide to defending against the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks. In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more critical than ever, and Python has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for building robust security solutions. This book takes you through the essentials of network security, using Python, Nmap, and Scapy to identify vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and safeguard both personal and corporate systems.

From scanning and mapping networks with Nmap to crafting custom packets with Scapy, this book equips you with practical skills to monitor and secure networks effectively. You'll also gain insights into ethical hacking techniques and how to protect against common vulnerabilities and cyber threats.

Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity professional or an experienced developer looking to add security to your skill set, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect your digital world.

This book is packed with:

• Clear, easy-to-follow instructions
• Engaging projects that help you practice coding as you learn
• Fun challenges that build your skills step by step
• Cool tips and tricks to make your projects even more exciting

No prior coding experience is required-just bring your curiosity and creativity. Start today and build something awesome with JavaScript!

Learning JavaScript can open the door to endless opportunities in web development, making it a must-have skill for anyone looking to build dynamic, interactive websites. JavaScript for Beginners provides a clear, step-by-step approach for those new to programming, guiding you through the essentials of JavaScript with easy-to-follow explanations and hands-on examples. From understanding the fundamentals to creating interactive web elements, this guide covers everything you need to know to start building your own web projects confidently.

Whether you're aiming to enhance your website, add user-friendly features, or simply build a strong foundation in programming, this book makes the journey easy and engaging. With explanations of key JavaScript characteristics and practical examples, you'll learn how to bring your ideas to life and stand out as a developer. Start your path toward becoming a skilled JavaScript developer today!

A Rallying Cry

Town INC is less of a book than it is a rallying cry You'll never look at any town or city the same way again.
Ann Handley, author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, Everybody Writes

A groundbreaking book based on a simple, rarely used, concept. Town Inc. a must-read for any entrepreneur who wants to claim their fame and every city leader hoping to turn their place into the next best thing.
Joe Pulizzi, Founder, Content Marketing Institute and Author, Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Remarkable Businesses

Empower Your Business, Your Town, and Your Fellow Citizen to Prosper as Never Before

Town Inc. unpacks the deceivingly simple link between building a booming business and growing a prosperous town. The secret, it turns out, is to market your town just as passionately as you market your own business.

In cities across America, business leaders are telling uniquely compelling stories to lure other businesses and a willing workforce to relocate to their towns. Their towns flourish and their businesses prosper.

Typical of the many success stories from which you'll learn are:

• Warsaw, Indiana: The Orthopedic Capital of the World (R).
• Muscle Shoals, Alabama: The Hit Record Capital of the World
• Batavia, New York: The Greek Yogurt Capital of the World
• Hamilton, Missouri: The Quick Quilting Capital of the World
• Elkhart, Indiana: The RV Capital of the World
• Detroit Michigan's rebirth as: The Luxury Goods Manufacturing Capital of the America

Your town can become just as famous and just as prosperous. Learn and use Town Inc.'s proven formula to create a compelling story that will fuel your town's and your business' long-lasting prosperity. The key is to stake a unique claim that will be easy for local visionaries, business owners, and citizens to embrace and to market across the country and around the world.

Let's stake your claim.

* Written by experienced IB teachers and examiners.

* Detailed diagrams and photographs help to explain key concepts.

* Practice questions from past examination papers help you with exam preparation.

* Clear links to Theory of Knowledge throughout.

* ATL skills are addressed in Challenge Yourself boxes and the online worksheets.

* Significant ideas, big questions, and key concepts are signposted throughout.

* Provides guidance on Internal Assessment and the Extended Essay.

* Written to give you an international and transdisciplinary perspective.

* Enhanced eText gives 4 years access to a wealth of additional online materials such as animations, videos, revision worksheets and quizzes to support and extend your studies.

There are many more titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series. Visit
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/ib for a complete list.

Andrew Davis teaches at St Edward's School, Oxford, where he introduced the IB ESS course and is the Head of Environmental Science. Andrew worked in South East Asia for 10 years as part of the Royal Society's Rainforest Research Programme, examining the effects of rainforest disturbance on insect communities. He has published many articles on his insect work and maintains an active interest in tropical ecology and conservation.

Garrett Nagle has taught at St Edward's School Oxford since 1986. He has been an IB examiner and moderator since 2004 and has been involved in over 50 textbooks and numerous articles. He is currently an examiner, team leader and workshop leader on IB related topics, as well as Deputy Chief Examiner. He was Head of Geography at St. Edward's School from 1988-2001 and is Chairman of the Oxford Geographical Association.

In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs contrary to conventional theories of the Romantic sonata that place this nineteenth-century musical form squarely outside inherited Classical sonata procedures. Building on Sonata Theory, Davis examines moments of fracture and fragmentation that disrupt the cohesive and linear temporality in piano sonatas by Chopin, Brahms, and Schumann. These disruptions in the sonata form are a narrative technique that signify temporal shifts during which we move from the outer action to the inner thoughts of a musical agent, or we move from the story as it unfolds to a flashback or flash-forward. Through an interpretation of Romantic sonatas as temporally multi-dimensional works in which portions of the music in any given piece can lie inside or outside of what Sonata Theory would define as the sonata-space proper, Davis reads into these ruptures a narrative of expressive features that mark these sonatas as uniquely Romantic.

Take your game development skills to new heights with 3D Game Development with JavaScript. This comprehensive guide is your pathway to crafting stunning, immersive 3D games that run directly in the browser. Using powerful JavaScript libraries like Three.js, A-Frame, and Babylon.js, you'll learn to create interactive worlds filled with depth, perspective, and thrilling gameplay.

From modeling environments to animating characters, this book covers every aspect of 3D game development, blending essential topics such as computer graphics, physics, and design principles. It's designed for developers eager to push the boundaries of gaming and build dynamic, engaging experiences that players won't forget.

Ideal for both beginners and seasoned developers, 3D Game Development with JavaScript will help you bring your vision to life. Don't just play games-make them! Start creating 3D experiences that captivate players around the globe.

In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, Deep Learning with JavaScript brings the power of deep neural networks directly to web developers and JavaScript enthusiasts. This hands-on guide will teach you how to construct, train, and deploy sophisticated neural networks using JavaScript, TensorFlow.js, and Brain.js-all within a browser environment.

Whether you're a seasoned web developer or a curious coder, this book provides the skills to develop real-time AI-driven applications, from image recognition to interactive web experiences, without needing Python or extensive server resources. Learn to optimize JavaScript for scalable, efficient deep learning projects and create solutions that run seamlessly across platforms.

With this book, you'll go beyond static code to build dynamic, scalable applications that redefine what's possible in web-based AI. Start your journey into the heart of deep learning and become equipped with the tools to bring cutting-edge neural networks to life in JavaScript.

C++ for Robotic Development: Developing Advanced Robotic Systems Using C++ is your go-to guide for building cutting-edge robotic systems that perform with precision, efficiency, and reliability. With robotics reshaping industries from healthcare to space exploration, the demand for advanced robotic systems is higher than ever. To meet these challenges, you need a powerful programming tool that offers full control over hardware and software-enter C++.

This book is tailored for developers who want to harness the power of C++ to design and implement sophisticated robots. It provides hands-on techniques to manage core robotic functions such as motion planning, perception, and real-time control, all while emphasizing C++'s unique advantages in speed, memory management, and system optimization. Whether you're working on autonomous robots, industrial systems, or AI-powered machines, this guide helps you build robots that work smarter and faster.

Packed with practical examples, real-world use cases, and in-depth explanations, this book will empower you to transform theoretical knowledge into tangible robotic solutions. You'll learn how to integrate sensors, control algorithms, and AI into your robotic projects, all while mastering the essential C++ tools required to bring them to life.

Teenagers Rod and Ida belong to Species Od. They use their wheels to move around on railway tracks within OdCity. Tracks are always blocked at both ends. One day, Ida uncovers an unblocked track leading outside the city. Despite Rod's fears, Ida pushes them both into exploring it. Then a Temple priest suddenly seeks to recruit them. Why?

With Planet Meno's sun and climate failing, who is trying to keep Species Od's tormented history hidden?

Molly never wanted to be an Estate Agent. With her qualifications, she deserves better. But because she desperately needs to earn, she takes the job. While visiting a house to record details, she sees something from the sitting room window that blows her mind.

Physicists say that Einstein's wormholes for 'travelling' intergalactic distances without traversing intervening space are merely theoretical. Real wormholes are impossible. But suppose they were actually available... to Estate Agents.