Structured to follow the software life cycle, Patterns for Performance and Operability provides advice and examples-based instructions at every phase. You can read it from start to finish or go directly to those chapters that interest you the most. Whatever approach you choose, you will learn:

How to:

- Define and document comprehensive non-functional requirements for any software system

- Define scope and logistics for non-functional test activities

- Execute non-functional tests and report results clearly and effectively

- Patterns for defensive software designs in common software scenarios that promote operability and availability

- Implement the right level of reporting, monitoring, and trending for highly available production software systems

Patterns for:

- Software designs that support simpler and more efficient operation in a production environment

- Software design that support high-performance and scalability

Strategies and Techniques for:

- Techniques for managing and troubleshooting during a production crisis

- Strategies for resisting project pressure to compromise on quality or completeness of non-functional activities in the software cycle

The Welsh narrow gauge railways, with their colourful histories and vital role in local industry, are an extremely popular subject for both railway enthusiasts and modellers. This book is for anyone interested in modelling the Welsh narrow gauge railways and includes the historical background to the railways; useful reference photographs to help achieve accurate and realistic models; full listings of all the tools, equipment and material required, and, finally, step-by-step modelling guides with helpful tips and suggestions. A graduated series of projects, starting with a simple plastic wagon kit and progressing to a complete layout is also included.

Modelling the Great Western Branch Lines is essential reading for all those who wish to build a model railway based on the branch lines of the Great Western Railway. The author guides the modeller through projects which are graded from simple to more advance. Each step is clearly described, explaining the techniques used and how alternative methods and materials could be employed. Topics covered include an historical overview of the subject; full listings of all tools and materials; a series of detailed model projects using the best of the currently available commercial model making products; an introduction to scratch-building lineside terms and, finally, suggestions as to how each project could be further developed.

Much has been written on the 19171920 revolution in Ukraine, on the national movement, the Makhnovists and the Bolsheviks. Yet there were others with a mass following whose role has faded from history books. One such party was the Borotbisty, the heirs of the mass Ukrainian Party of Socialist-Revolutionaries, an independent party seeking to achieve national liberation and social emancipation. Though widely known in revolutionary Europe in their day, the Borotbisty were decimated during the Stalinist holocaust in Ukraine. Out of print for over half a century, this lost text by Ivan Maistrenko, the last survivor of the Borotbisty, provides a unique account on this party and its historical role. Part memoir and part history, this is a thought-provoking book which challenges previous approaches to the revolution and shows how events in Ukraine decided the fate not only of the Russian Revolution but the upheavals in Europe at the time.

Develop your pupils' self-awareness, self-confidence and self-esteem with this practical and inspiring resource. Personal, Social and Emotional Development through the Creative Arts is a practical and inspiring resource that uses the creative arts to develop your pupilsaEURO (TM) emotional wellbeing. Drama techniques such as hot-seating and conscience alley are already widely used throughout the literacy framework. Personal, Social and Emotional Development through the Creative Arts aims to introduce further techniques across the areas of dance, drama, music and visual art to give purpose and meaning to pupilsaEURO (TM) work in every area of the curriculum. Personal, Social and Emotional Development through the Creative Arts is designed to help children grow into well-rounded young adults with a keen sense of self-awareness, self-confidence and self-esteem. Packed full of practical classroom strategies and case studies, this resource will ensure your pupils develop their emotional wellbeing and improve their levels of attainment in all subjects across the curriculum.