Nginx 1 Web Server Implementation Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I found very little useful information in this book. The author skims over the top with some extremely specific examples, using some rather arcane technologies in my view, with very little if any explanation of the overall picture. If you want to use this cookbook, be prepared to use the exact same ingredients as the author has chosen for you because he does not give you enough information to modify his recipe with your own ingredients.
I guess this book is written for the complete novice who wants to stay that way. The author claims to be an expert with python, yet python is mentioned only in the context of uWSGI which is not associated with an official PEP. In other parts of the book the author uses Ruby on Rails which might be a cookbook kind of technology, simple to use without knowing what you are doing -- kind of like Windows, but again not in keeping with any kind of standard.
The preface claims this book is for system administrators and web developers. I dare say most of them would be disappointed.

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This is a cookbook full of illustrations and diagrams to help you implement your web needs with Nginx, with a focus on practical examples. If you are tired of Apache consuming all your server memory with little traffic and to overcome this, or for some other reason, you are looking for a high-performance load-balancing proxy server and have tried using Nginx, then this book is for you. You need some basic knowledge of Nginx. System administrators and web developers will benefit greatly from this book.

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Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch's Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was really informative and being new to wicca, I felt a real connection with it. Its made me see witches in a different light and I am so glad I have read it. Thanks Leanna and Shawn and can't wait for the next book

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Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft-and gives readers a prescription for happiness. "Spiritual life coaches" and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a "simply fabulous" 21st-century Witch. Newfound Witches will learn how to tap into magic, re-empower themselves, and realize their dreams through a little witchy know how.

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How to Publish a Kindle Book with Amazon.com: Everything You Need to Know Explained Review

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(More customer reviews)Are you a published or an inspiring author? Have you ever wondered how you can publish your own book on Amazon Kindle? You can find out these answers and more in the How to Publish a Kindle Book with Amazon.com: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply.
You will learn the history of the electronic publishing world, and you'll be introduced to all the versions of Kindle. Learn how to set up your own kindle account on amazon.com, edit your novel, and learn how to create and publish your Kindle Ebook using digital text platform. Take advantage of the internet and social media sites to market your book.
I am currently behind on all the new gizmos, including Kindle, and found the book easy to follow. It is a complete guide to anyone who wants to publish their own novels, blogs, magazines, or newspapers onto Kindle. The prices for your book or subscription should be no more than ten dollars, but you can set the price to whatever you want. The book also has great tips on editing your manuscript, and promoting your books. If you have ever wanted or are interested in publishing your writings to Kindle, you should check this book out.


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When Amazon first launched their new digital eBook reader program with the Kindle in 2007, they provided what many people felt was a major leap forward for digital publication of mainstream books. Until that point, it had remained the one point where the Internet had not moved forward all that much people want the feel of paper and the aesthetic of reading off of it. Now, millions are looking to the low cost, high profit realm of digital publication through Kindle. This book has been written as a guide for anyone who has found the exciting new prospect of publishing a Kindle Book, but didn t know where to start. You will learn the basics of what the Amazon Kindle provides and what kind of market it demands in the largest online bookseller in the world. You will learn what formats are accepted and how the review and publication process works through Amazon to get your book published. You will learn how to change or alter the format or style of your book to match the necessities of the Kindle and how to optimize the format of any text for e-reading. Kindle Writers and Amazon experts have been interviewed for this book to provide a complete overview of everything you need to know about publishing your Kindle book. You will learn how to target your book to the right demographic and what you can do to promote your book in Amazon s online inventory. You will learn the basics of web promotion and building a business with digital publications on Amazon. You will learn how to create new content and work with Amazon repeatedly to produce new products and most of all you will learn how to monitor for updates to Kindle and the electronic publishing industry. No matter what your goals are, you can start building your very own publishing house in your home with the Kindle technology and this book.

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Smart Business, Social Business: A Playbook for Social Media in Your Organization Review

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(More customer reviews)Social media is changing the way brands and consumers interact online and digital marketers are beginning to allocate serious resources to social programs. In "Smart Business, Social Business," Michael Brito illustrates that it takes more than just social marketing to succeed in today's dynamic landscape, it takes a real cultural shift in the way companies do business and in the way they interact with customers and prospects.
Brito takes the reader through the people, process, and technology requirements for making this shift and does so with precision and clarity. He covers everything from strategy and governance to measurement and metrics, supporting his insights with real world examples.
I've already bought copies for a few of my clients and highly recommend this book to digital marketers as well as anyone looking to better serve their customers and prospects - it is absolutely a great read.

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This book will help organizations evolve into a fully collaborative social business. It serves as a step by step playbook to achieve organizational change, process efficiencies and technology acumen:

Proven solutions for the real people, process, and technology obstacles businesses face in using social media behind the firewall.
How to have the successful internal conversations with stakeholders, partners and global teams that lead to successful external conversations with the social customer
Strategies for improving organizational dynamics, collaboration, governance, training, engagement, policies, technology integration, workflows, social CRM, and metrics
Many organizations today have already evolved into social brands. They may be active on Twitter and Facebook; they may have corporate blogs and communities and they are trying hard to engage effectively with the social customer. However, behind the firewall, chaos, anarchy, and conflict reign. In Smart Business, Social Business, leading enterprise social business consultant shows how to build an internal framework based on change management that will lead to success with social media: one that will make external engagement more effective, meaningful, and sustainable. Michael Brito systematically identifies the internal culture, process and technology obstacles to long-term success with social media, and offer best practice solutions. He discusses a wide spectrum of issues, offering actionable intelligence and helping decision-makers build strategies and plans that deliver value. Topics addressed include change management, organizational models and dynamics, internal communications, collaboration, governance, metrics, training, employee activation, policies, technology integration, workflows, social CRM, and much more. Drawing on his own experience working for Silicon Valley companies, HP, Yahoo! and Intel, Brito presents dozens of examples and case studies. Using this book, companies can begin to transform their organizations from just a "social brand" to a fully collaborative and dynamic "social business."

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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive (Sam 2010 Compatible Products) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've read only the first couple chapters of this book so far. I needed it for my Computers class. I like it very much as of now. It's very up to date. It has boxes where they interview different types of people regarding different issues with computers and technology. I think overall it's a great introductory book.

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Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

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Fundamentals of Information Systems (with Printed Access Card) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recieved 4th edition, but requested a 5th edition. It is a required book for school, and I will be able to use it, but nonetheless, I still received the wrong edition

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Readers gain with a solid understanding of the core fundamentals of information systems (IS) today in just nine brief chapters with Stair/Reynolds' FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 6E. Readers explore the key principles of IS with a captivating overview of the IS discipline and the rapidly changing role of today's IS professional.More than 50 new references in each chapter bring the latest IS topics and examples to the forefront, while new opening vignettes, cases and special interest features clearly demonstrate the emphasis today's organizations place on innovation and speed. Readers gain an understanding of cloud computing, forecasting and some of the most recent developments affecting virtual communities, virtual teams and work structures. It's the concise IS overview readers need to function more effectively as workers, managers, decision makers, and organizational leaders in business today.

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Understanding Sponsored Search: Core Elements of Keyword Advertising Review

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(More customer reviews)I reviewed one chapter of Professor Jansen's book and found it to be a great introduction to Sponsored Search. It provides a deep background on search systems and keyword advertising on the web including the How's and Why's of SEM.
I highly recommend this book for beginners or students. Experts will also learn a thing or two as well.
Don Turnbull, Ph.D.
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This book addresses the underlying foundational elements, both theoretical and methodological, of sponsored search. As such, the contents are less affected by the ever-changing implementation aspects of technology. Rather than focusing on the how, this book examines what causes the how. Why do certain keywords work, while others do not? Why does that ad work well, when others that are similar do not? Why does a key phrase cost a given amount? Why do we measure what we do in keyword advertising? This book speaks to that curiosity to understand why we do what we do in sponsored search. The content flows through the major components of any sponsored search effort, regardless of the underlying technology or client or product. The book addresses keywords, ads, consumers, pricing, competitors, analytics, branding, marketing, and advertising, integrating these separate components into an incorporated whole. The focus is on the critical elements, with ample illustrations, and with enough detail to lead the interested reader to further inquiry.

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Money From Anywhere Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, this is a 164+ page paperback - of which 35 are blank. Each sentence has a line space between them, so, this is a 23c per page Quick read and puts a whole new spin on the title -- yes you really can Make Money From Anywhere! There's nothing new in here and at times reads like one of those "pitch" web pages that goes on and on an on... I've been in Marketing for many years and was finally sucked into buying the book with promises of Free Stuff via multiple web links and promises of more Free Stuff -- you know the phrases "A $1900 Value for only 27c" -- stay away from it -- save your $29 + $11.98 shipping and take 3 friends to see "The Kings Speech" -- you'll learn more about determination and focus in those 2 hours, and have something positive to talk about afterwards.

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This book will show you, step by step, how to quickly and easily set up and run your own profitable online business and "make money from anywhere." Best selling author Pat O'Bryan (Your Portable Empire), along with multiple best-seller Dr. Joe Vitale (Attract Money Now), Marlon Sanders (Internet Marketing Superstar), Connie Green (Huge Profits With a Tiny List), and several other Internet Marketing experts have created a road map for you.All you have to do is follow it.If you've been downsized, outsourced, or are just looking to increase your income, this is the book for you.

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The Lobbying Strategy Handbook: 10 Steps to Advancing Any Cause Effectively Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't usually review books on lobbying, but that has more to do with the fact that there are few good books written on this important act of advocacy. I have been a lobbyist for a trade association for over 25 years and I would have loved to have been given a resource like Pat Libby's book when I started out in the business. Don't get me wrong, there is considerable material out there on the political process, it is just that it is not very usable to the average person interested in promoting a legislative cause or agenda.
What I like about The Lobbying Strategy Handbook is that it gives a fairly sound foundation in the basics of law making, the governmental budgeting process and lobbying. The most important part follows with a clear, "how to", ten-step advocacy campaign procedure, with some real life case studies.
The author created and directs a university institute for non-profit education in California and previously ran several non-profits, lobbying for their key issues. She clearly knows what she is writing about from first hand experiences. The reader might not qualify for a degree reading this book, but they will certainly know how to develop and promote a legislative strategy.
Lobbying is not just for the "high rollers" working the corridors of power in Washington. Pat makes this whole advocacy procedure accessible to everyone, especially on the local level. And isn't that what our democratic process is really all about - giving every citizen the abilities to make changes in the way our government works.


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The Lobbying Strategy Handbook shows how students with passion for a cause can learn to successfully influence lawmaking in the United States. The centerpiece of this book is a 10-step framework that walks the reader through the essential elements of conducting a lobbying campaign. The framework is illustrated by three separate case studies that show how groups of people have successfully used the model. Undergraduate, graduate students, and anyone interested in making a difference, can use the book to guide them in creating and conducting a grassroots campaign from start to finish.

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Legal Aspects of Managing Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)Call this book Release 2.0! It's a fine upgrade from Prof. Burgunder's prior release.
With the growth in the internet and the advent of business method patents, interest in patent, trademark and copyright issues has surged to new heights. Awareness and integration of these legal aspects into our management of technology is absolutely vital for the future.
I practice law. Specifically, I work on intellectual property matters. I am also building two websites. As a result, I am keen on staying on top of my field. Professor Burgunder's new treatise is an important addition to the literature in this field. He writes in an accessible manner: open to students, interested people and legal practitioners alike. In addition, the arrangement of the book is well thought-out: you don't have to read or study it from the first chapter. Depending on your familiarity with this field, you can select topics and areas to review or you can build a college course around the book.
I was also delighted to see that Dr. Burgunder has been intelligent in the use of a web site to keep the book current.
If you are interested in technology and legal issues, this is a great book to help you! I recommend it heartily.

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For future managers, the fast-paced world of technology offers both unlimited opportunities and difficult challenges.Understanding what the laws are, why they're important, and how they apply to cyberspace will help you to make better decisions.LEGAL ASPECTS OF MANAGING TECHNOLOGY, 5e guides you through the complex legal issues involved with today's rapidly-changing technology environment.This book offers a comprehensive presentation of intellectual property rights and solid coverage of other key topics including ecommerce, privacy, antitrust, and biotechnology.This edition's lively, intriguing writing style is packed with actual examples showing how real companies throughout the country analyze and apply legal concepts.

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Vandalism Of Words Review

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(More customer reviews)I have just finished reading, crying tears of laughter, and agreeing with, the selection of Derek Haines' blogs.
If, like me, you contribute to the blogosphere in some small way, or if you are considering adding your two pennies worth, I urge you to read Derek Haines "Vandalism of Words". In colating this collection of his blog posts, Derek has unwittingly created the Blogger's Bible, or if you want to look at it another way, He show's how to blog. I thoroughly commend all who love the written word to get a copy.
Do as I have by starting your day reading three or four of the blog posts contained in "Vandalism of Words" pages. You won't regret it, and it will definitely put a smile on your face...


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What Is This Book About?Great question. The answer is so splendidly simple. This book is about anything, everything and nothing. It is an ideal companion on a bus or train where regular interruptions are guaranteed as every part of this book is very, very short.Ideal also for parents of young children who get interrupted a lot by screaming, crying and toilet training. Great too for those with a limited attention span.If you have already scanned the table of contents you will have noticed that there is certainly no rhyme, logic or theme in this book. The reason for this is that each short utterance captures my thoughts on a singular day during the last twelve months. So get ready for a wild ride, or, ask for a refund now and read no further.

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