Elastic language carries non-specific and stretchable meaning, as in 'He loves her, kind of'. It is used like a slingshot, targeting various strategic goals. Consolidating current research and charting new directions, this book develops a refreshing theory of elasticity, empirically attested by natural language data from tension-prone encounters between Australian Customs officers and passengers. The theory proposes three principles (fluidity, stretchability and strategy) and offers a systematic look at how elastic language, as a sliding scale, works to balance strengthening and weakening speech tones, to firm and soften a speaker's stance, and to reveal and evade the truth. The comparative analysis of forms, functions, and context confirms that elastic language is fluid, stretchable, and strategic. It serves both cooperative and competitive functions, and social and speech factors impact on its use. This book will appeal to students and researchers working in pragmatics, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and communication.

Language is like a slingshot, stretching for various communicative targets. This book reveals the art of purposive and powerful language stretching.

Based on Chinese and English online data, this book discusses elasticity in health communication from a cross-cultural perspective.

This book is a comparative study of vague language based on naturally occurring data of L1 and L2 speakers in academic settings. It explores how L2 learners have diverse and culturally specific needs for vague language compared with L1s, and are generally vaguer.

Deliver end-to-end real-time distributed data processing solutions by leveraging the power of Elastic Stack 6.0 Key Features - Get to grips with the new features introduced in Elastic Stack 6.0 - Get valuable insights from your data by working with the different components of the Elastic stack such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, X-Pack, and Beats - Includes handy tips and techniques to build, deploy and manage your Elastic applications efficiently on-premise or on the cloud Book Description The Elastic Stack is a powerful combination of tools for distributed search, analytics, logging, and visualization of data from medium to massive data sets. The newly released Elastic Stack 6.0 brings new features and capabilities that empower users to find unique, actionable insights through these techniques. This book will give you a fundamental understanding of what the stack is all about, and how to use it efficiently to build powerful real-time data processing applications. After a quick overview of the newly introduced features in Elastic Stack 6.0, you’ll learn how to set up the stack by installing the tools, and see their basic configurations. Then it shows you how to use Elasticsearch for distributed searching and analytics, along with Logstash for logging, and Kibana for data visualization. It also demonstrates the creation of custom plugins using Kibana and Beats. You’ll find out about Elastic X-Pack, a useful extension for effective security and monitoring. We also provide useful tips on how to use the Elastic Cloud and deploy the Elastic Stack in production environments. On completing this book, you’ll have a solid foundational knowledge of the basic Elastic Stack functionalities. You’ll also have a good understanding of the role of each component in the stack to solve different data processing problems. What you will learn - Familiarize yourself with the different components of the Elastic Stack - Get to know the new functionalities introduced in Elastic Stack 6.0 - Effectively build your data pipeline to get data from terabytes or petabytes of data into Elasticsearch and Logstash for searching and logging - Use Kibana to visualize data and tell data stories in real-time - Secure, monitor, and use the alerting and reporting capabilities of Elastic Stack - Take your Elastic application to an on-premise or cloud-based production environment Who this book is for This book is for data professionals who want to get amazing insights and business metrics from their data sources. If you want to get a fundamental understanding of the Elastic Stack for distributed, real-time processing of data, this book will help you. A fundamental knowledge of JSON would be useful, but is not mandatory. No previous experience with the Elastic Stack is required.

Whether you need full-text search or real-time analytics of structured data—or both—the Elasticsearch distributed search engine is an ideal way to put your data to work. This practical guide not only shows you how to search, analyze, and explore data with Elasticsearch, but also helps you deal with the complexities of human language, geolocation, and relationships. If you’re a newcomer to both search and distributed systems, you’ll quickly learn how to integrate Elasticsearch into your application. More experienced users will pick up lots of advanced techniques. Throughout the book, you’ll follow a problem-based approach to learn why, when, and how to use Elasticsearch features. Understand how Elasticsearch interprets data in your documents Index and query your data to take advantage of search concepts such as relevance and word proximity Handle human language through the effective use of analyzers and queries Summarize and group data to show overall trends, with aggregations and analytics Use geo-points and geo-shapes—Elasticsearch’s approaches to geolocation Model your data to take advantage of Elasticsearch’s horizontal scalability Learn how to configure and monitor your cluster in production

Welcome to Mastering Elasticsearch: A Comprehensive Guide. If you're reading this book, it's because you've recognized Elasticsearch's immense potential and are eager to utilize its power for your projects and organization. This guide is designed for data engineers, developers, architects, and anyone seeking to navigate the intricacies of Elasticsearch, empowering you to extract valuable insights from data efficiently. Mastering Elasticsearch serves as your definitive guide to unlocking the full potential of this powerful search engine, known for its versatility in managing modern data. Whether you're a developer, data engineer, or system architect, this book provides the skills to leverage Elasticsearch’s capabilities, giving you a critical edge in search and data analytics. Why Elasticsearch? In today's digital landscape, the sheer volume of data generated every second is staggering. We face the challenge of searching, analyzing, and making sense of this data to deliver actionable insights. Elasticsearch, a cornerstone of the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack, has emerged as a leading search and analytics engine, renowned for its speed, scalability, and flexibility. It powers systems from full-text search to complex, real-time analytics, handling massive datasets and providing mission-critical support to global organizations. This book takes you on a journey through the vast capabilities of Elasticsearch, from foundational concepts to advanced implementations. Whether you're setting up your first cluster or looking to fine-tune existing deployments, this guide will offer insights tailored to your needs. Foundational Understanding: We'll begin with a robust introduction to Elasticsearch's architecture, terminology, and basic operations. You'll understand how Elasticsearch indexes, searches, and maps data to provide rapid search results. Cluster Architecture: Gain a thorough understanding of Elasticsearch’s distributed architecture, from nodes and shards to clusters, and how these elements work together for horizontal scaling. Indexing Techniques: Learn about creating, managing, and optimizing indices, the cornerstone of Elasticsearch data storage, for efficient search operations. Intermediate Techniques: Building on this foundation, we'll delve into more advanced features such as aggregations, data visualization, and effective index management. We'll discuss geo queries, nested data structures, and how to optimize queries to handle complex data types. Advanced Topics: In the final section, you'll encounter specialized topics like performance tuning, scaling Elasticsearch clusters, and developing custom plugins. We'll explore practical strategies for enhancing security, setting up monitoring, and employing machine learning features to identify patterns and trends in your data. Advanced Querying and Aggregation: Query DSL: Master Elasticsearch’s Query Domain-Specific Language, enabling you to construct sophisticated queries that handle nuanced search requirements with precision. Aggregations: Dive deep into aggregation frameworks that provide powerful tools for real-time analytics, including complex aggregations like nested, scripted, and pipeline. Data Ingestion and Integration: Ingestion Pipelines: Explore ways to seamlessly ingest and transform data with Elasticsearch’s ingest nodes and processors. External Integrations: Implement data ingestion strategies using Logstash, Beats, and other ETL solutions to connect with various data sources. Indexing Strategy: Optimize indexing through sharding, replication, and customized mapping. Caching and Memory: Leverage caching mechanisms and JVM tuning to reduce latency and boost throughput. Security Practices: Implement robust security through authentication, authorization, and encryption to safeguard sensitive data. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Use Kibana and other tools for real-time monitoring and diagnostics, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime. Case Studies: Examine case studies that showcase Elasticsearch’s versatility, from e-commerce search solutions to log analytics and beyond. This book aims to cater to both newcomers and seasoned Elasticsearch users. If you're starting out, we'll guide you through initial setup and offer step-by-step instructions to implement core features. Experienced users will find fresh insights, best practices, and advanced techniques to elevate their Elasticsearch knowledge. The book is structured to offer a comprehensive understanding of Elasticsearch while maintaining accessibility. Each chapter provides practical examples, code snippets, and exercises that reinforce key concepts. By working through the examples, you'll gain the confidence to tackle real-world Elasticsearch projects, whether for search, analytics, or application logging. I wrote this guide with the intention of creating a one-stop resource for all things Elasticsearch. With constant evolution in the software and big data landscape, it's essential to stay updated with the latest practices and developments. This guide aims to cover both tried-and-tested fundamentals and emerging trends to ensure you're well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Finally, thank you for choosing this book. I'm thrilled to share my knowledge and insights with you as you begin your journey toward Mastering the Elasticsearch. Let's work together to fully unlock this incredible technology, enabling us to build faster, smarter, and more efficient applications. By the end of Mastering Elasticsearch, you'll have the expertise needed to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure search applications. You'll gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights, enabling you to tailor Elasticsearch to your organization's unique data management needs.