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NOTE: This "Books a la Carte" edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value--this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For courses in Technical Communication. Fully centralizes the computer in the technical workplace, presenting how writers use computers throughout their communication process. The networked computer, from smartphone to mainframe, has become the central hub of written, spoken, and visual communication in today''s scientific and technical workplace. Firmly rooted in core rhetorical principles, Technical Communication Strategies for Today presents computers as thinking tools that powerfully influence how we develop, produce, design, and deliver technical documents and presentations. This popular text helps communicators draft and design documents, prepare material for print and web publication, and make oral presentations. Speaking to today''s readers, the narrative is "chunked," so that readable portions of text are combined with graphics and can be "raided" by readers seeking the information they need. Retaining these features, the Third Edition of Technical Communication Strategies for Today also marks an important shift to drawing readers'' attention to the centralization of innovation and entrepreneurship in the technical workplace. Revised chapters, new case studies, and new exercises and projects demonstrate that those who know how to write clearly, speak persuasively, and design functional and attractive texts will be the most likely to succeed in today''s innovation-based and entrepreneurial workplace. Technical Communication Strategies for Today , 3rd Edition is also available via Revel(tm), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more. You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel Technical Communication Strategies for Today . This is optional.

"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’s robust branching model, release strategies, and the evolving landscape of supported hardware platforms, from desktops and laptops to ARM devices and enterprise deployments. Delving into practical application, Essential Manjaro Linux offers expert instruction on installation, deployment, and automated provisioning across diverse environments. It provides detailed walkthroughs on advanced bootloader configurations, encrypted storage, multi-boot systems, and at-scale automation techniques. The book covers core system management—including filesystem architecture, systemd operations, and intricate permission models—while also addressing package management through pacman, integration with the Arch User Repository (AUR), and modern universal packaging formats such as Flatpak and Snap, all within a security-conscious framework. Beyond system fundamentals, this guide explores advanced topics essential for professionals: kernel management, hardware enablement, enterprise-grade networking, firewalling, and privacy. Chapters on desktop environments and window managers provide both technical insights and practical tips for optimizing user experience and accessibility. Readers will also find in-depth coverage on system security, scripting, maintenance automation, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and virtualization. With its blend of conceptual clarity and actionable detail, Essential Manjaro Linux is an indispensable reference for leveraging the full power of Manjaro in any computing context.

"PrimeFaces Solutions" "PrimeFaces Solutions" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide designed for architects, developers, and IT professionals seeking to master PrimeFaces in modern Java web applications. Beginning with an in-depth examination of PrimeFaces'' foundational architecture, the book details its seamless integration with JavaServer Faces (JSF), modular design, and the rich ecosystem of extensions and add-ons. Through expert guidance on theming, migration strategies, and understanding of the framework''s core modules, readers establish a strong technical foundation to build sophisticated, maintainable enterprise applications. The book delves deeply into advanced usage and customization, empowering readers to create dynamic, interactive, and globally accessible user interfaces. Topics such as component metadata, dynamic rendering, custom component development, and JavaScript API integration are explored alongside robust internationalization and localization strategies. Rich discussions on prime aspects of data handling—like real-time updates, data virtualization, integration with persistence layers, and stunning data visualizations—equip developers with the tools to manage high-volume, complex datasets effortlessly and securely. A holistic approach to enterprise readiness is maintained throughout, with dedicated chapters addressing performance optimization, security compliance, testing, continuous integration, and scalable cloud-native deployments. Furthermore, the book anticipates future trends, offering in-depth insights into micro-frontends, cross-stack integration with PrimeVue and PrimeNG, edge computing, and serverless paradigms. With its blend of practical techniques, best practices, and a forward-looking perspective, "PrimeFaces Solutions" is an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to excel in modern Java UI development.

"OpenWrt Essentials" OpenWrt Essentials provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to mastering OpenWrt, the open-source Linux-based operating system at the forefront of modern embedded networking. Starting from the system''s architectural foundations and design principles, this book offers an in-depth exploration of OpenWrt’s build system, package management, process control, and platform-specific optimizations. Readers will gain clear insights into the historical evolution of OpenWrt and learn to navigate the nuances of device selection, custom firmware image creation, and mass deployment strategies, supported by best practices in backup, disaster recovery, and system bootstrapping. The book delves into advanced networking topics, equipping professionals with expertise in configuring robust network topologies, VLANs, dual-stack routing, wireless optimization, and policy-driven segmentation for high-availability and multi-tenant environments. Comprehensive sections on security cover every facet of system hardening, user authentication, firewall management, encrypted communications, intrusion detection, and secure firmware updates, ensuring administrators can maintain strong defense-in-depth across deployment scales. True to its hands-on ethos, OpenWrt Essentials also empowers users to extend and customize their systems, with detailed coverage of package and LuCI application development, automation with UCI and scripting, system telemetry, and remote device orchestration. Special emphasis is placed on API integration, cloud and edge management, IoT deployments, and performance tuning for resource-constrained scenarios. Whether scaling enterprise fleets, enabling edge analytics, or contributing to the OpenWrt community, this book serves as the definitive reference for unleashing the full potential of OpenWrt in today’s connected world.

"NFC Technology and Applications" "NFC Technology and Applications" is a comprehensive exploration of Near Field Communication, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the principles, protocols, and practical implementations that define this transformative technology. Beginning with the historical evolution of NFC from its RFID origins, the book methodically lays out the technical foundations, protocol architectures, and interoperability standards—including ISO/IEC and NFC Forum specifications—required to build reliable, cross-vendor communication systems. Readers are guided through the intricate layers of both hardware and software, covering controller and antenna design, tag manufacturing, power management, and system integration across mobile, wearable, and IoT platforms. The book delves deeply into the security, privacy, and regulatory landscape of NFC, equipping professionals and researchers with essential knowledge on threat models, cryptographic protocols, and compliance with global standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR. Comprehensive coverage of real-world applications—ranging from mobile payments and ticketing to digital identity, access control, healthcare solutions, and industrial automation—demonstrates how NFC is reshaping everyday transactions and interactions. Insights into authorization, fraud detection, user experience, and risk management complete an invaluable resource for deploying secure, user-friendly NFC solutions. As the NFC ecosystem advances, the book anticipates future technology trends, industry adoption, and emerging challenges through chapters on AI-driven applications, post-quantum security, ubiquitous computing, and new materials for flexible electronics. Analyses of performance, scalability, and reliability offer pragmatic guidance for large-scale deployments, while dedicated sections inspire ongoing research and innovation. With its structured approach and technical depth, "NFC Technology and Applications" stands as an authoritative reference for engineers, developers, system architects, and decision-makers shaping the future of connected devices.

"Jetty Essentials" "Jetty Essentials" is a comprehensive guide tailored for developers and architects seeking to master the Jetty server, one of Java’s most versatile and lightweight servlet containers. The book’s methodical progression begins with Jetty’s modular design and core architecture, providing crystal-clear explanations of server lifecycle, threading models, handler chains, advanced connector configuration, and robust class loading strategies. Whether deploying Jetty standalone or embedding it within applications and microservices, readers are given hands-on guidance for advanced configuration, modular customization, monitoring, and multi-context management in both traditional and cloud-native environments. Delving deep into servlet container mechanics, "Jetty Essentials" illuminates servlet specification compliance, context isolation, dynamic registration, high-availability session management, and sophisticated request customization techniques for HTTP and WebSocket protocols. Readers will gain practical expertise in hardening Jetty deployments with advanced security configurations, including TLS, authentication and authorization schemes, access control, OWASP best practices, and runtime security auditing—all essential for today’s enterprise workloads. Equipped with dedicated chapters on performance tuning, scalability, modern protocol support (WebSockets, HTTP/2), and cloud-native deployment patterns, this book arms professionals with proven patterns for zero-downtime deployments, reactive integrations, and advanced caching solutions. The final chapters focus on extensibility, observability, testing, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that Jetty-based solutions are reliable, scalable, and responsive in production. "Jetty Essentials" is the authoritative reference for unlocking Jetty’s full potential, from foundational concepts to advanced operations in dynamic and distributed environments.

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. T echnical Communication Today was written for introduction to technical communication or technical writing courses taught most often in English Departments. Technical Communication Today remains the only text to fully centralize the computer in the technical workplace, presenting how writers use computers throughout their communication process. Writers use their computers to help them think, research, compose, design, and edit. Not only is Technical Communication Today firmly rooted in core rhetorical principles, but the text also presents computers as thinking tools that powerfully influence how we develop, produce, design, and deliver technical documents and presentations. Technical Communication Today speaks to today''s students and how they expect to learn information. Instructional narrative is "chunked," so that readable portions of text are combined with graphics. This presentation facilitate learning, and models the way today''s technical documents should be designed. Additionally, the chunked presentation integrates an awareness of how documents are read--often "raided" by readers seeking the information they need. By mirroring these processes in its content and structure, Technical Communication Today offers readers a higher level of accessibility.

"Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" "Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to modern cloud-native networking. Bridging the gap between foundational eBPF concepts and production-grade Kubernetes deployments, this book demystifies the architecture, operational models, and security frameworks that make Cilium the premier choice for scalable, secure, and observable networking in dynamic container environments. Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Cilium’s agent, operator, and Hubble architecture, alongside robust comparative insights with traditional CNI plugins, all rooted in real-world deployment paradigms for clusters of any scale. At its core, the book systematically unpacks Cilium’s innovative network policy model, advanced pod connectivity, and high-performance load balancing, revealing how eBPF powers next-generation data paths, service discovery, and kube-proxy replacement. A dedicated focus on observability with Hubble, integration with industry-standard monitoring tools, and approaches for long-term analytics provides practitioners with actionable guidance for maintaining robust visibility and control. Security professionals will appreciate in-depth sections on L3/L7 network policies, runtime threat detection, regulatory compliance, and practical incident response tailored to modern Kubernetes clusters. This essential resource serves architects, platform engineers, and security teams alike, detailing best practices for scalability, reliability, and seamless integration with service meshes, multi-cloud environments, and managed Kubernetes platforms. With prescriptive troubleshooting frameworks, advanced eBPF customization guidance, and forward-looking insights on the evolving Kubernetes networking landscape, "Cilium: Architecture, Networking, and Security in Kubernetes" empowers readers to design, secure, and operate resilient cloud-native networks with confidence.

"Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Systems" "Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Systems" is a definitive reference for engineers, developers, and advanced hobbyists seeking to master every facet of Arduino-based embedded design. Drawing on in-depth explorations of hardware foundations, the book methodically examines microcontroller architectures, board selection criteria, robust power management, and the nuances of custom PCB design. Readers are equipped with expert insights into managing signal integrity, extending I/O capabilities, and thermal considerations, fostering the development of resilient and efficient hardware platforms tailored for demanding applications. Delving beyond the hardware, the guide presents advanced embedded programming practices, emphasizing efficient toolchain configuration, direct register manipulation, and meticulous memory optimization for AVR, ARM, and ESP microcontrollers. Comprehensive sections cover real-time event handling, error resilience, and robust testing methodologies, ensuring readers can build performant, fault-tolerant systems. Richly detailed chapters address digital and analog interfacing, sophisticated sensor and actuator integration, multi-protocol communication (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and industrial protocols), as well as secure over-the-air updates and networked IoT architectures. What sets this guide apart is its practical breadth, spanning real-time operating systems, multi-threaded design, scalable cloud and edge connectivity, and thorough security foundations—including cryptography and secure bootloaders. The book brings concepts to life through industry-relevant case studies in robotics, industrial automation, smart homes, biomedical devices, and distributed sensing networks. Whether developing innovative products or scaling educational platforms, readers will find actionable best practices and advanced design patterns for collaborative, forward-thinking Arduino system design.

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For courses in English Composition. This version of Writing Today has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* Organized by genre--practical for college and career Writing Today , 3rd Edition introduces individuals to the conventions of writing memoirs, profiles, literary analyses, arguments, research papers, and more. Each chapter features a step-by-step process for composing within a given genre, as well as exemplary professional readings to promote rhetorical knowledge and critical analysis. The 42 short chapters, the chunked writing style, and visual instruction work to ensure that individuals will transfer the skills and strategies practiced to their lives and careers. From its graphic "Quick Start Guides" to its "Write This" prompts, Writing Today challenges individuals to extend the boundaries of their writing abilities as they practice composing for the real world. * The 8th Edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the "increasing mobility of texts," MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.

This pioneering anthology of Middle English prologues and other excerpts from texts written between 1280 and 1520 is one of the largest collections of vernacular literary theory from the Middle Ages yet published and the first to focus attention on English literary theory before the sixteenth century. It edits, introduces, and glosses some sixty excerpts, all of which reflect on the problems and opportunities associated with writing in the &"mother tongue&" during a period of revolutionary change for the English language. The excerpts fall into three groups, illustrating the strategies used by medieval writers to establish their cultural authority, the ways they constructed audiences and readerships, and the models they offered for the process of reading. Taken together, the excerpts show how vernacular texts reflected and contributed to the formation of class, gender, professional, and national identity. They open windows onto late medieval debates on women''s and popular literacy, on the use of the vernacular for religious instruction or Bible translation, on the complex metaphorical associations contained within the idea of the vernacular, and on the cultural and political role of the &"courtly&" writing associated with Chaucer and his successors. Besides the excerpts, the book contains five essays that propose new definitions of medieval literary theory, discuss the politics of Middle English writing, the relation of medieval book production to notions of authorship, and the status of the prologue as a genre, and compare the role of the medieval vernacular to that of postcolonial literatures. The book includes a substantial glossary that constitutes the first mapping of the language and terms of Middle English literary theory. The Idea of the Vernacular will be an invaluable asset not only to Middle English survey courses but to courses in English literary and cultural history and courses on the history of literary theory.