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See a Mesos-based big data stack created & the components used You will use currently available Apache full & incubating systems The components are introduced by example & you learn how they work together In the Complete Guide to Open Source Big Data Stack the author begins by creating a private cloud & then installs & examines Apache Brooklyn After that he uses each chapter to introduce one piece of the big data stack-sharing how to source the software & how to install it You learn by simple example step by step & chapter by chapter as a real big data stack is created The book concentrates on Apache-based systems & shares detailed examples of cloud storage release management resource management processing queuing frameworks data visualization & more What You'll Learn Install a private cloud onto the local cluster using Apache cloud stack Source install & configure Apache Brooklyn Mesos Kafka & Zeppelin See how Brooklyn can be used to install Mule ESB on a cluster & Cassandra in the cloud Install & use DCOS for big data processing Use Apache Spark for big data stack data processing Who This Book Is For Developers architects IT project managers database administrators & others charged with developing or supporting a big data system It is also for anyone interested in Hadoop or big data & those experiencing problems with data size ...

The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 3rd edition is a comprehensive practical handbook Now with additional photography & the latest techniques this is a must-have guide for students of sports therapy & anyone wanting a performance advantage Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for the relief & treatment of muscle soreness & pain; the maintenance of muscle balance & enhanced flexibility; & enhanced rehabilitation from injury Packed with jargon-free information this fully updated guide

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In this beautifully produced book artist & teacher David Webb shares his expertise to provide comprehensive guidance for anyone painting in watercolour from beginners up How-to techniques are at the heart of the book & feature detailed explanations & demonstrations that will get you progressing fast with a real understanding of the medium Included in this section are Help!' panels that focus on what can go wrong the typical mistakes made & how you can avoid them Readers will also discover the widest possible range of watercolour techniques thanks to our team of internationally recognised guest artists who will be revealing some of their painting secrets in a series of life lessons'
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Comprehensive & fully illustrated this is a thoroughbred guide to everything you need to know about caring for horses & ponies An excellent working relationship with your horse is based on understanding & communication These lie at the heart of this practical guide From day-to-day upkeep stabling & grooming to nursing a sick horse & first-aid techniques the Complete Horse Care Manual will appeal to all horse lovers With over 650 specially commissioned photographs & diagrams step-by-step sequences tell you all you need to know about caring for your horse A detailed guide to ailments means that you can recognize common problems & deal with them efficiently Practical suggestions for daily monthly & annual routines will ensure you keep your horse healthy & comfortable throughout the year ...

Complete IELTS combines the very best in contemporary classroom practice with stimulating topics aimed at young adults wanting to study at university It is designed to introduce students to the critical thinking required for IELTS & provide strategies & skills to maximise their score The 10 topic-based units offer step-by-step approach to completing the different task-types for reading & listening & stimulating speaking activities to increase confidence & fluency A Language Reference provides further grammar & vocabulary explanations & examples while Writing & Speaking References complete with tasks sample answers & exercises The Student's Book

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The Workbook with Answers with Audio CD contains extra practice corresponding to the units of the Student's Book 67 pages Worked examples or Exercises Harrison Mark ...

Complete IELTS combines the very best in contemporary classroom practice with stimulating topics aimed at young adults wanting to study at university The Workbook without Answers with Audio CD contains extra practice corresponding to the units of the Student's Book ...