The service provider landscape has changed rapidly over the past several years. Networking vendors are continuing to propose new standards, techniques, and procedures for overcoming new challenges while concurrently reducing costs and delivering new services. Cisco has recently updated the CCIE Service Provider track to reflect these changes; this book represents the author's personal journey in achieving that certification.

Unlock the power of geospatial data with Python! This hands-on guide is designed for beginners and intermediate users eager to explore spatial analysis and interactive mapping using open-source tools. You'll learn how to work with real-world data through practical examples and build skills in Python programming, vector and raster analysis, web mapping, and cloud computing. Whether you're a student, researcher, GIS professional, or data scientist, this book will equip you with the tools to tackle geospatial challenges with confidence. Color-print copies are available through Amazon.

This book is an anthology of posts on people and project management from 2008 to 2010, when the author was a manager and was roaming between management training sessions. It started as a blog, Management Bits and Tips: Reflections on Software Engineering and Software Technical Support Management, which now survives as a Facebook page, ManagementBits. When the author returned to engineering after management in 2009, he wanted to publish a book with the original title, Management Bits: An Anthology from Reductionist Manager. Around 2015, he changed its title to Critique of Management Reason: Management Bits and Tips from Can't and added a few more bits as late as 2017.

Unlock the power of DuckDB for modern geospatial analytics. This hands-on guide helps GIS professionals master efficient spatial data management, transforming massive real-world datasets into powerful insights using SQL, Python, and DuckDB’s spatial extension. Full-color print edition is available on Amazon.

Are you a VP or Head of Engineering considering the best quality engineering model for your company? Are you a director of Engineering tasked with rolling out a Quality Coach Model? Are you a test lead or software tester shifting to a quality coach role? The Quality Coach Handbook is your practical guide to shifting to a model where the whole team owns quality and in particular software engineers design, build, test and support software. Print version: Paperback and hardcover are available on Amazon. Use your country's Amazon site (e.g., Amazon.com.au for Australia) to minimise shipping time and cost.

Stop believing the myths. Start using AI effectively. This book reveals what AI actually is, what it can really do today, and how to integrate it into your work through practical, proven techniques.

In a world where AI is evolving from passive models to proactive, decision-making entities, Agentic AI redefines how technology works with us—and for us. This book, Emergence of Agentic AI: Architecting the Next Generation of Intelligent Systems, is your guide to navigating and shaping this shift. Whether you're a student aiming to break into AI, a software architect building intelligent workflows, or a C-suite leader driving innovation, this book bridges the gap between concept and execution. It distills cutting-edge ideas into actionable frameworks, demystifies the architecture behind autonomous agents, and offers real-world insights into building scalable, trustworthy systems. From foundational design to operational excellence and ethical AI, this is not just a book—it’s a blueprint for participating in and leading the agentic AI revolution.

The marketplace is more than a venue for profit, it is a field of influence, creativity, and stewardship. From the very beginning, God called humanity to participate in His work on earth. As Scripture declares:“…and God said to man, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, so that you subdue the earth and bring it under your control’” (Genesis 1:28, NIV).Business is not merely a secular endeavor. This verse reminds us that humans are designed to be productive, innovative, and responsible stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them. This book is designed to guide Christian entrepreneurs who aspire to build businesses that honor God while serving people effectively.

The demand for skilled data science practitioners in industry, academia, and government is rapidly growing. This book introduces concepts from probability, statistical inference, linear regression and machine learning and R programming skills. Throughout the book we demonstrate how these can help you tackle real-world data analysis challenges.

Master language models through mathematics, illustrations, and code―and build your own from scratch! This course includes nearly three hours of exclusive video interviews with the author, covering questions related to each of the six lessons included in the course.

Most enterprises can deliver fast, but few can adapt at scale.The Cybernetic Enterprise introduces a unifying operating model that embeds AI, feedback loops, and platform thinking into the DNA of your organization. Learn how to build a system that senses change, learns continuously, and transforms disruption into strategic advantage.

This course introduces mediation and moderation analysis using R, covering interaction effects, path analysis, SEM, and causal mediation. Gain the skills to test mechanisms, explore context, and interpret complex social relationships.

This course is based on the 2025 edition of the best-selling Kubernetes book, that has been fully updated for the latest versions of Kubernetes and the latest industry trends. You won't find a better and more up-to-date book-based course on Kubernetes. Hand-crafted over the past 8 years by best-selling author Nigel Poulton.

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"Shut up and code." Laughter in the audience. The hacker had just plugged in his notebook and started sharing his screen to present his super-smart Python script. "Shut up and code" The letters written in a white literal coding font on black background was the hackers' home screen background mantra. At the time, I was a first-year computer...

Python is the fastest-growing major programming language on the planet. This practical course set will teach you Python in a hands-on, highly practical way that guarantees your success. All you need to go from zero to completing your own Python projects in a relaxed, student-centric, and fun environment. Create yourself a new skill that'll bring...