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Developing apps for Apple's broadening platform of devices is an
exciting topic these days. Apple created the Swift programming
language to build state-of-the-art apps using the latest Apple
technologies. In this 200-page book, author Scott Gardner
articulates the similarities and differences between traditional
Objective-C based programming and Swift, revealing what you need to
know from syntax changes to emerging best practices and paradigm
shifts, to write powerful, expressive, and flexible code in Swift.
Written at a brisk pace and in a methodical style, you'll learn how
to apply your Objective-C skills to successfully transition to
programming in Swift. In this book, you'll learn: * What is Swift
and how does it compare to Objective-C * How to become proficient
in Swift by leveraging your existing Objective-C skills * How to
take advantage of new capabilities in Swift * What are the emerging
best practices in Swift programming Transitioning to Swift reaches
out to all developers who are interested in creating
state-of-the-art apps for Apple's broadening platform of devices
for both consumers and enterprise. Apple's introduction of the new
Swift programming language raises many questions. This book
addresses those questions directly, and prepares developers for
building the next generation of apps in Swift to surprise and
delight users the world over.
Spurred by the enormous popularity of Ruby on Rails, web
frameworks have revolutionized the way developers of all
programming languages tackle the often complex task of web
application development. Some of the most exciting activity in this
area can be seen in the Python community, one of the wildly popular
frameworks to enter the fray being Pylons http:
//www.PylonsHQ.com).Co-founder and lead developer James Gardner
brings you a comprehensive introduction to Pylons, the web
framework that uses the best of Ruby, Python, and Perl and the
emerging WSGI standard to provide structure and flexibility. With
expert guidance from the author, you'll learn how to create your
own Pylonsdriven web site using SQLAlchemy and FormEncode and
attain the mastery of advanced Pylons features, such as
internationalization and localization, packaging and deployment.
What you'll learn Install and configure Pylons, and create your
first Pylonsdriven web applicationTake advantage of Pylons' builtin
support for advanced features such as session management, web
services, and AjaxDevelop your web applications in the most
efficient way possible through testdriven development, logging,
testingWield the true power of Pylons through its extension
capabilities, unique support for WSGI, and the ability to integrate
with other popular frameworks such as Django Who this book is
for
Python developers seeking to take advantage of a web
framework.
The language barrier is a familiar term, but what exactly is the
humor barrier? Humor is a universal phenomenon, but the ways in
which humor is used vary greatly from culture to culture. These
differences can prove to be a major obstacle for English language
learners hoping to communicate effectively in cross-cultural
contexts. While a growing number of researchers have explored the
importance of helping language learners better understand the humor
of the target culture, in Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor
Competency Training in English Language Teaching, editors John
Rucynski Jr. and Caleb Prichard bring together language teachers
and researchers from a range of cultural and teaching contexts to
tackle how to actually overcome the humor barrier. This book
empirically examines humor competency training and presents related
research that has implications for humor training. Contributors
address a wide range of genres of humor, providing fresh insights
into helping language learners deepen their understanding and
appreciation of the humor of the English-speaking world, including
jokes, sarcasm, and satire. This book is an excellent resource for
English language teachers looking to help their learners avoid the
pitfalls and reap the benefits of humor in the target language.
Indigenous Relapse Prevention: Sustaining Recovery in Native
American Communities combines the resilient strengths of Indigenous
cultural beliefs and practices with empirically supported methods
to help readers better understand and address relapse processes.
The text recognizes that mainstream relapse prevention programs
must be adapted to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native
clients. It leverages the Indigenist Relapse Prevention Model to
offer a strengths-based, culturally grounded treatment model that
assists individuals in overcoming threats to recovery. The model
addresses Indigenous-specific issues related to substance use and
recovery that are frequently not addressed in other programs, such
as triggers related to racism, lateral violence, and
intergenerational trauma. The program reflects an Indigenous
worldview, emphasizes the role of spirituality in wellness, and is
intended to restore balance and harmony in the lives of clients
through an appreciation of the sacredness of Creation and self.
Indigenous Relapse Prevention is part of the Cognella Series on
Advances in Culture, Race, and Ethnicity. The series, co-sponsored
by Division 45 of the American Psychological Association, addresses
critical and emerging issues within culture, race, and ethnic
studies, as well as specific topics among key ethnocultural groups.
Visions of Glory brings together twenty-two images and twenty-two
brisk essays, each essay connecting an image to the events that
unfolded during a particular year of the Civil War. The book
focuses on a diverse set of images that include a depiction of
former slaves whipping their erstwhile overseer distributed by an
African American publisher, a census graph published in the New
York Times, and a cutout of a child's hand sent by a southern
mother to her husband at the front. The essays in this collection
reveal how wartime women and men created both written accounts and
a visual register to make sense of this pivotal period. The
collection proceeds chronologically, providing a nuanced history by
highlighting the multiple meanings an assorted group of writers and
readers discerned from the same set of circumstances. In so doing,
this volume assembles contingent and fractured visions of the Civil
War, but its differing perspectives also reveal a set of
overlapping concerns. A number of essays focus in particular on
African American engagements with visual culture. The collection
also emphasizes the role that women played in making,
disseminating, or interpreting wartime images. While every essay
explores the relationship between image and word, several
contributions focus on the ways in which Civil War images
complicate an understanding of canonical writers such as Emerson,
Melville, and Whitman.
What's Missing In Your Job Search was written for those of us who
need to begin or restart our search for employment. Whether you are
a new grad, a returning military veteran, an experienced person
currently out of work, an under-utilized employee working in
another company, or a retiree looking to return to work, you can
gain some valuable insight into how employers seek and evaluate
their job candidates. While this book will walk you through the
steps of creating a life strategy-if you haven't thought or planned
one-I'll also address planning and strategizing your approach to
the job search process through a structured, time sensitive
approach that includes development of your online presence on
prominent social and employment related websites while creating a
mindset built on expanding your job referral network. This proven
approach to job searching is where the best employment
opportunities are likely to come from. There is much more required
to finding meaningful and satisfying work in today's business
climate. I'll then work with you to develop a working resume and
cover letter that speaks to your skills and abilities while drawing
interest from the reader. I'll talk reading, understanding, and
responding to companies seeking candidates for their open positions
and then getting you prepared for the interviews that get you the
responses, and ultimately the job you seek. I'll then get you to
look at your brand-how people may see you differently than you see
yourself-the way you talk and converse with others, and how your
approach to others may be impacting your job search results. What's
Missing In Your Job Search is a book created for the serious job
searcher who is looking to improve their chances for finding a job
and wants every submitted resume or social and professional
interaction to result in a meaningful job opportunity. My goal here
is to have you working from Day One of reading this book right up
until the day you start the job you set out to find when you picked
up this book.
The language barrier is a familiar term, but what exactly is the
humor barrier? Humor is a universal phenomenon, but the cultural
variance in how humor is used can prove to be a major obstacle for
English language learners hoping to communicate effectively in
cross-cultural contexts. While a growing number of researchers have
explored the importance of helping language learners better
understand the humor of the target culture, in Bridging the Humor
Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language Teaching,
editors John Rucynski Jr. and Caleb Prichard bring together
language teachers and researchers from a range of cultural and
teaching contexts to tackle how to actually overcome the humor
barrier. This book empirically examines humor competency training
and presents related research bearing implications for humor
training. Contributors address a wide range of genres of humor,
providing fresh insights into helping language learners deepen
their understanding and appreciation of the humor of the
English-speaking world, including jokes, sarcasm, and satire. This
book is an excellent resource for English language teachers looking
to help their learners avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of
humor in the target language.
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