Master the capabilities of RethinkDB and implement them to develop efficient real-time web applications. The way to better database development is here! About This Book Master the powerful ReQL queries to manipulate your JSON data, Learn how to develop scalable, real-time web applications using RethinkDB and Node.js and deploy them for production, A detailed, step-by-step guide to help you master the concepts of RethinkDB programming with ease Who This Book Is For This book caters to all the real-time application developers looking forward to master their skills using RethinkDB. A basic understanding of RethinkDB and Node.js is essential to get the most out of this book. What You Will Learn Master the web-based management console for data-center configuration (sharding, replication, and more), database monitoring, and testing queries. Run queries using the ReQL language Perform Geospatial queries (such as finding all the documents with locations within 5km of a given point). Deal with time series data, especially across various times zones. Extending the functionality of RethinkDB and integrate it with third party libraries such as ElasticSearch to enhance our search In Detail RethinkDB has a lot of cool things to be excited about: ReQL (its readable,highly-functional syntax), cluster management, primitives for 21st century applications, and change-feeds. This book starts with a brief overview of the RethinkDB architecture and data modeling, and coverage of the advanced ReQL queries to work with JSON documents. Then, you will quickly jump to implementing these concepts in real-world scenarios, by building real-time applications on polling, data synchronization, share market, and the geospatial domain using RethinkDB and Node.js. You will also see how to tweak RethinkDB's capabilities to ensure faster data processing by exploring the sharding and replication techniques in depth. Then, we will take you through the more advanced administration tasks as well as show you the various deployment techniques using PaaS, Docker, and Compose. By the time you have finished reading this book, you would have taken your knowledge of RethinkDB to the next level, and will be able to use the concepts in RethinkDB to develop efficient, real-time applications with ease. Style and approach This book is a unique blend of comprehensive theory and real-world examples to help you master RethinkDB.

“Through this wonderful book, frustrated golfers can learn to swing like Moe [Norman] and improve their games.” —Anthony Robbins, #1 New York Times–bestselling author The mysterious and reclusive genius Moe Norman is acknowledged as the best ball-striker in the history of golf by many of the game’s greats. The Single Plane Golf Swing: Play Better Golf the Moe Norman Way reveals the secrets of the swing that enabled him to hit the ball solidly with unerring accuracy and consistency—every time. Norman’s simple, efficient, and easily understood Single Plane Swing has improved the games of thousands of golfers. Golf professional Todd Graves, known as “Little Moe” and regarded as the world authority on Norman’s swing, comprehensively teaches readers the mechanics, drills, and feelings of the Single Plane Swing that Moe called “The Feeling of Greatness.” Graves shares Norman’s brilliant insights and liberating approach to the game and demonstrates why the conventional “tour” swing is too complex and frustrating for the majority of amateurs. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs and written with Tim O’Connor, Norman’s biographer, the book also engagingly tells Norman’s bittersweet life story and explores the teacher-student bond forged between Norman and his protégé Graves. “One of golf’s greatest untold stories, Moe Norman’s life illustrated a simple and powerful truth: greatness is built from practicing the right swing in the right way. In this book, Todd Graves has given us a blueprint for that swing, for those practice habits, and most of all for a process that builds success.” —Dan Coyle, New York Times-bestselling author of The Culture Code

**Unlock the Secrets of Craftsmanship Mastering Advanced Techniques** Step into the realm of expert artistry with "Mastering Advanced Techniques," your ultimate guide to transforming simple hobbies into sophisticated craft creations. This comprehensive eBook takes you on an inspiring journey, unveiling the intricacies often reserved for master craftsmen and artisans. Begin with an insightful introduction to advanced crafting techniques, setting the stage for your evolution from hobbyist to expert. Dive into the world of materials with "Material Science in Crafting," where you'll explore innovative materials and learn to master their combinations with a focus on sustainability. Harness the power of precision with the "Precision Cutting and Shaping" chapter, perfecting your skills with advanced cutting tools and sculpting techniques tailored for specialist materials. Venture into the realm of "Advanced Textile Manipulation" and discover complex weaving patterns, artistic fabric folding, and creative appliqué that breathe life into your textile projects. Unlock the artistry behind intricate stitching with "Intricate Sewing and Stitching," combining machine and hand techniques for unforgettable effects. Delve into "Multi-Layer Construction" for mastering paper and fabric layering that adds depth and dimension to your designs. Explore the transformative power of color with "Mastering Dyeing and Color Application," and push the boundaries of your imagination with "Innovative Surface Treatments." From intricate printing techniques to unique texture enhancements, redefine what's possible on various surfaces. For those who dare to engineer, "Structural Engineering in Crafting" reveals how to blend beauty and function seamlessly. Master the art of joinery, embrace the integration of technology, and explore quilting techniques that transcend traditional boundaries. Finally, take your skills to the market with "The Business of Advanced Crafting." Discover how to showcase your expert craftsmanship, network effectively, and build a thriving crafting community. Whether you're crafting for personal fulfillment or professional advancement, "Mastering Advanced Techniques" equips you with the knowledge and skills to elevate your craft to new heights. Embrace the art of sophisticated creation and unleash boundless creativity today!

"A brilliant and groundbreaking argument that innovation and progress are often achieved by revisiting and retooling ideas from the past rather than starting from scratch--from The Guardian columnist and contributor to The Atlantic, "--Baker & Taylor.

Discover design ideas that will help you rethink your space in terms of style and sustainable living. Rethink: The Way You Live inspires and challenges. Filled with evocative images of homes around the globe, the book illustrates how design game-changers are weaving age-old resourcefulness with new technology, creativity with sustainability to construct a more meaningful existence. We can think small (bringing more nature inside) or big (installing moving walls for multifunctional spaces), but the point is to rethink our design choices today for a more sustainable tomorrow. Beautiful and informative, Rethink reveals how to build a better world from the inside out.

It's a totally human condition, a trap that ensnares virtually everyone. Just as when we tie a route to a destination so much so that when someone else takes a different route "why are we going this way?" it usually doesn't matter "how" you get there. This "how" trap also takes place at work, people intertwine "how" they do their job with the outcome of "what" they are doing that sometimes obvious decisions are masked, and missed. We know how to focus on process: the how of business. That's why this book shows that we're leaving so much value on the table and that's what this book exposes with vivid examples, while at the same time offering guidance on ways you can take advantage of this new business lens. Business architect Ric Merrifield shows how to rise above the clutter of your "hows" to expose what does and doesn't need attention. You'll learn to identify the activities most critical to success and those that that are borderline, redundant, or even counterproductive. Along the way, Merrifield presents powerful case studies from companies as diverse as ING DIRECT and Eclipse, Amazon.com and Procter + Gamble: firms that have learned how to cut costs, strengthen innovation, and profit from change all at the same time.

An invigorating examination of the potential for meaningful change in education, from one of the nation's most astute observers of schooling and school improvement. In The Great School Rethink, education policy sentinel Frederick M. Hess offers a pithy and perceptive appraisal of American schooling and finds, in the uncertain period following pandemic disruption, an ideal moment to reimagine US education. Now is the time, he asserts, to ask hard questions about how schools use time and talent, how they work with parents, what they do with digital tools, and how they meet the needs of their communities. As Hess explains, to rethink is to acknowledge the realities of the education system while opening one’s mind to possibility. With characteristic verve and wit, Hess guides readers through his rethink process, a versatile and easily implemented approach to identifying issues and brainstorming possible responses. He encourages readers to explore what improvements might alleviate current pressures and frustrations, such as teacher shortages and burnout, declining student performance, and compromised learning time. Whether their goal is to achieve better student engagement, increase parent involvement, or implement personalized learning, readers will develop the mindset to ask the right questions, to fully understand the problem that’s being solved, and to evaluate the probable effectiveness of proposed solutions. Brimming with challenging questions, robust exercises, and eye-opening data, this book is a must-read for education professionals, parent advocates, and anyone passionate about the future of American education.

Do you want to be able to constructively manage change? Navigate stressful situations? Transform challenges into opportunities? Do you want to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment? The key is resilience! Authors Beth Benatti Kennedy, Karthik Venkatakrishnan, and Songmao (Ben) Zheng, with a shared passion for helping others succeed, have focused for years on discovering what builds resilience. In this pivotal guidebook, they share their resilience-boosting ideas, curated from the breadth of their professional experiences across diverse sectors of practice and life journeys. For those who want to be resilient, ReThink Resilience provides 99 actionable and practical suggestions for boosting resilience that can be readily integrated into your work and life. The 99 boosters focus on the five strategies of the Benatti Resiliency Model®—Well-being, Self-awareness, Brand, Connection, and Innovation. The model, developed by Beth Benatti Kennedy over her 25 years of leadership coaching, has helped thousands of people develop the resilience to adapt to changing career circumstances, remain productive and engaged, and find greater life and career satisfaction. ReThink Resilience also includes inspiring perspectives and stories from 16 “Resilience Champions,” people known to the authors who model resilience. Embark on your transformative journey to resilience today with ReThink Resilience!

Discusses how to develop scenarios to address the longer-term challenges confronting education policy and practice.

Create Better Compositions by Design The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear, visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan and paint your best work yet. Composition is the key, and here you'll learn to design paintings with new skill and confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one, and you'll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement, narrative, harmony and fluidity. Based on these examples, you'll practice what you've learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design, you'll be amazed at how quickly and effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly and confidently than ever before with less reworking and overworking. Whether you're a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem, the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums, Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject.