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Spring in Action, Fourth Edition is a hands-on guide to the Spring Framework, updated for version 4. It covers the features, tools, and practices including Spring MVC, REST, Security, Web Flow, and more. You'll move between short snippets and an ongoing example as you learn to build simple and efficient J2EE applications. Author Craig Walls has a special knack for crisp and entertaining examples that zoom in on the features and techniques you really need.

Akka in Action is a comprehensive tutorial on building message-oriented systems using Akka. The audiobook takes a hands-on approach, where each new concept is followed by an example that shows you how it works, how to implement the code, and how to (unit) test it.

The Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep account of the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this edition goes beyond the syntax to show you how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative approaches to programming and will master techniques that make Clojure elegant and efficient. The book shows you how to solve hard problems related to concurrency, interoperability, and performance, and how great it can be to think in the Clojure way.

Algorithms of the Intelligent Web, Second Edition teaches you how to create machine learning applications that crunch and wrangle data collected from users, web applications, and website logs. In this totally revised edition, you'll look at intelligent algorithms that extract real value from data. Key machine learning concepts are explained with code examples in Python's scikit-learn. This book guides you through algorithms to capture, store, and structure data streams coming from the web.

Drones: Fly Your Drone Anywhere Without Getting Busted is essential for both commercial UAV operators and hobbyists alike who wish to get the most out of their chosen aircraft without the worry that sometimes comes with operating in certain areas. The audiobook covers legal methods and proven techniques that will allow you to safely fly anywhere, if done so correctly. This is a collection of useful information, guidelines, and tips on flying your drones.

This book will help you understand what both superiors and team members require from a leader, and how to manage and guide these expectations towards preferential outcomes every time. This book is mainly framed inside the working environment, but whether you are a football coach, sales manager, financial advisor, or entrepreneur, this book has information relevant to your day-to-day business interactions and when used correctly, it will greatly enhance your production and progression within your chosen field.

Drones: Mastering Flight Techniques is a complete guide to flying your drone. Created as a standalone book, it is also the natural follow-up to the first book in the series, Dr ones: The Professional Drone Pilot's Manual, and was designed to support and guide you as you build on your piloting experience.

Breaking rules and tearing down walls, Adam Lawson and Mia Delaney give into a passionate love affair neither can resist. The love and intense bond they share is stronger than ever. But when dark shadows emerge from the past and threaten their families, how far are they willing to go to protect each other? How much are they willing to sacrifice to save the innocent ones they love? Join Adam and Mia as they navigate through this journey called love.

To save Mia Delaney, the absolute love of his life, Adam Lawson made the extremely difficult choice to leave, taking his two beautiful children with him. Shattered and alone, Mia was left to mend her broken heart and deal with the consequences of loving Adam. Now he's back and won't let anyone or anything deter him from what he wants most - to have Mia and his family together as they should be.

Alby Brook and Gordon Pellan are following the best information they have to locate Suz in Dalek-infested space. But what is it the Daleks want with her? On the slave planet Guria, Alby discovers Suz is already gaining a reputation as something of an angel of mercy. Could it be that she is now working for the Daleks? But as Suz and Kalendorf travel from planet to planet, a murmur of defiance is growing.... Death to the Daleks! Death to the Daleks! Written & directed by Nicholas Briggs.

When three burglars break into an old man's home, they take home more than they bargained for.

The Dalek Supreme's forces have attained their first objective. But will Alby, Mirana and Morli be able to escape? Meanwhile, Kalendorf's forces seem to be defeating the Daleks in Earth's Solar System. However, the mysterious Mentor's suspicions are growing.... Written and directed by Nicholas Briggs.

When Dominic and Sandy Wight leave their council home for the picturesque Lovels St. Maur, they can't wait to move in to Bridgewater Rise. Dilapidated but charming, the new house is everything they have worked for. There's even a stray cat waiting outside to welcome them. Adored by the couple's daughter, Christina, he rapidly becomes a part of the family. But Mr. Robespierre is anything but a welcome visitor, and with his arrival a darkness falls over Bridgewater Rise.

Suz decides it is time to take control of events. But when she is summoned to an audience with the Dalek Emperor, she begins to fear that all her efforts have been in vain. Meanwhile, Earth Alliance Security commander in chief Tanlee is intent on locating Alby. The Dalek advance across the galaxy seems unstoppable, and the only possibility of salvation for the human race lies in the Lopra System. But how can Alby help when no one will tell him the purpose of Project Infinity?

The Seers of Yaldos have a sad story to tell, but Alby and Kalendorf know they must listen. Meanwhile, the Daleks seem unconcerned by their recent defeats. They have their sights firmly fixed on Project Infinity. In the hands of the Daleks, the human race's only hope of victory could signal the destruction of the entire universe. Written & directed by Nicholas Briggs.

Hi, I'm God. And I have a confession to make. I live with my two best friends and the girl of my dreams, Persephone. When the opportunity knocks, we are usually down the pub having a few drinks, or we'll hang out in Christchurch Park until it gets dark then go home to do college stuff. Even though I struggle a bit financially, life is good, carefree. Well, they were. Things have started going downhill recently, from the moment I started killing people.

Gerald loves creepy crawlies. He likes to catch and torture them. He's caught something a lot bigger this time, though.

Kalendorf's victorious fleet has entered Earth's solar system. But what has happened to Jupiter? Meanwhile, Alby and Suz are being held captive by enemy Dalek forces. But with the emperor's consciousness inhabiting Suz's mind, can Alby ever again trust the woman he loves? And could it be that Kalendorf and The Mentor have stumbled into a Dalek trap? Time may be running out for the human alliance with the Daleks from another universe....

The Milky Way is at peace. After centuries of struggle, the Earth Alliance has been created, and all is well. Then, without warning, the Daleks launch their invasion. An invasion which threatens to tear apart the fabric of our entire galaxy.... Written & directed by Nicholas Briggs.

The galaxy is in the grip of a terrible war. Kalendorf and his alliance forces are fighting alongside Daleks from another dimension. Their common cause? The defeat of the Dalek Supreme's mighty army. But where is the evil Emperor of the Daleks? And can it be that the legendary Angel of Mercy, Susan Mendes, has already been exterminated? With civilisation on the brink of destruction, it may now be impossible to tell friend from foe.