Modern Asian Design provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of Asian design in the modern period both tracing historical threads & offering a theoretical framework within which to chart the history of design in Asia Rather than a singular " Asian history" this book presents a series of studies centred on trade routes colonial relationships regional networks & cross-cultural exchanges Modern Asian Design builds on existing resources beyond design history in an effort to map the field focusing particularly on relations between Asia & the West & also across Asian design cultures Opening with a brief overview of trade & exchange networks in the 17th & 18th centuries the bulk of this study comprises analysis of the development of modern design in Asia during the later 19th & early 20th centuries a period of rapid modernisation The book's final two chapters bring these central ideas into a contemporary & highly relevant context ...

Build advanced authentication solutions for any cloud or web environment Active Directory has been transformed to reflect the cloud revolution modern protocols & today's newest Saa S paradigms This is an authoritative deep-dive guide to building Active Directory authentication solutions for these new environments Author Vittorio Bertocci drove these technologies from initial concept to general availability playing key roles in everything from technical design to documentation In this book he delivers comprehensive guidance for building complete solutions For each app type Bertocci presents high-level scenarios & quick implementation steps illuminates key concepts in greater depth & helps you refine your solution to improve performance & reliability He helps you make sense of highly abstract architectural diagrams & nitty-gritty protocol & implementation details This is the book for people motivated to become experts Active Directory Program Manager Vittorio Bertocci shows you how to Address authentication challenges in the cloud or on-premises Systematically protect apps with Azure AD & AD Federation Services Power sign-in flows with Open ID Connect Azure AD & AD libraries Make the most of Open ID Connect's middleware & supporting classes Work with the Azure AD representation of apps & their relationships Provide fine-grained app access control via roles groups & permissions Consume & expose Web APIs protected by Azure ADUnderstand new authentication protocols without reading complex spec documents ...

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese combining traditional & function-based grammar in a single volume The Grammar is divided into two parts Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement nouns verbs & adjectives Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations such as establishing identity making contact & expressing likes dislikes & preferences With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage all grammar points & functions are richly illustrated with examples Building on the success of the first edition this second edition also

Includes:: An introduction to the history & current status of Brazilian Portuguese Notes for Spanish speakers pointing out the main grammatical differences between the two languages Additional explanation & exemplification of areas of particular difficulty for learners A combination of reference grammar & practical usage manual Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels from beginner to advanced

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f you program in C you've been neglected Test-driven development (TDD) is a modern software development practice that can dramatically reduce the number of defects in systems produce more maintainable code & give you the confidence to change your software to meet changing needs But C programmers have been ignored by those promoting TDD--until now In this book Jeff Langr gives you hands-on lessons in the challenges & rewards of doing TDD in C Modern C Programming With Test-Driven Development the only comprehensive treatment on TDD in C provides you with everything you need to know about TDD & the challenges & benefits of implementing it in your C systems Its many detailed code examples take you step-by-step from TDD basics to advanced concepts As a veteran C programmer you're already writing high-quality code & you work hard to maintain code quality It doesn't have to be that hard In this book you'll learn how to use TDD to improve legacy C systems how to identify & deal with troublesome system dependencies how to do dependency injection which is particularly tricky in C how to use testing tools for C that aid TDD new C11 features that facilitate TDD As you grow in TDD mastery you'll discover how to keep a massive C system from becoming a design mess over time as well as particular C trouble spots to avoid You'll find out how to prevent your tests from being a maintenance burden & how to think in TDD without giving up your hard-won C skills Finally you'll see how to grow & sustain TDD in your team Whether you're a complete unit-testing novice or an experienced tester this book will lead you to mastery of test-driven development in C What You Need A C compiler running under Windows or Linux preferably one that supports C11 Examples presented in the book were built under gcc 472 Google Mock 16 (downloadable for free; it contains Google Test as well) or an alternate C unit testing tool Most examples in the book are written for Google Mock but it isn't difficult to translate them to your tool of choice A good programmer's editor or IDE cmake preferably Of course you can use your own preferred make too CMake Liststxt files are provided for each project Examples provided were built using cmake version 289 Various freely-available third-party libraries are used as the basis for examples in the book These include
- c URL
- Json Cpp
- Boost (filesystem datetimegregorian algorithm assign) Several examples use the boost headerslibraries Only one example uses c URL & Json Cpp


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Sugarcraft specialist Cassie Brown shows you how to use your airbrush to decorate showstopping cakes Containing full instructions on the tools materials & techniques you need to produce your own sumptuous works of cake craft you will be inspired by the range of results you can use any airbrush to achieve Instructions for ten cakes suitable for all skill levels are illustrated by clear step-by-step pictures showing just how Cassie achieves her results From fun space cakes for children's parties to a breathtaking wedding cake decorated with delicate sugarcraft flowers this book will unlock your baking & decorating potential ...

Learn how to create beautiful h&-lettered stationery art & other decorations with Modern Calligraphy a sophisticated interactive book full of exquisite sample alphabets fun exercises & simple step-by-step projects From modern calligraphy in ink to hand lettering in chalk on blackboard & brush lettering in paint you will discover a variety of ingenious & unique ways to turn words & letters into projects that can be given as gifts sent as snail mail or used within your home decor Among other things you will learn to create eyecatching letterforms embellish with swirls & flourishes free-brush letters on canvas & digitize your work for printing Along the way you will find plenty of inspiration & helpful artist tips to encourage you as well as numerous open practice pages to help you develop your own lettering style You can customize letters & words developing your own rules & methods as you go With oractical projects for all sorts of celebrations from engagements & weddings to baby showers & even Halloween Modern Calligraphy will give you the inspiration as well as the skills to turn your everyday handwriting into artwork ...

The past hundred years in China have seen almost continuous transformation & upheaval From Confucianist monarchy to warlordism from fanatically doctrinaire socialist tyranny to almost doctrineless social-capitalism China has experienced political cultural & economic disintegration reunion & revolution on an unprecedented scale Beginning with the overthrow of the Emperor in 1911 Moise guides us through a century of ever-unfolding drama with characteristic clarity & balance Examining the effects of the communist revolution he argues that in the early days Mao Zedong established the most effective government China had ever known & that even during the bizarre excesses & blood-letting of the Cultural Revolution there were still issues that were dealt with in a rational & effective manner Moving on to the developments since the death of Mao in 1976 in a section fully revised & updated for this new edition Moise gives a nuanced account of the two sides of China its spectacularly successful programme of capitalist economic development & its continuing dictatorship He contends that dictatorship is now much less total than it was until the mid-70s; although dissenters are still persecuted their very existence is evidence of a significant loosening of repression However there is a heavy price being paid for the Chinese economic miracle The environmental effects of this boom already stretch well beyond the borders of China Modern Chinasends us a clear message the rapid & fundamental change that has framed the last century has not slowed or stalled but acts as a pointer to the near certainty of significant further change To understand China s future we must understand its past Edwin E Moise is Professor of History at Clemson University South Carolina & a specialist in the history of China & Vietnam His previous works include Land Reform in China & North Vietnam (1983) & Tonkin Gulf & the Escalation of the Vietnam War (1996) ...

China today is never out of the news from international finance to human rights controversies global coverage of its rising international presence & the Chinese 'economic miracle' It seems to be a country of contradictions a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities heir to an ancient civilization that is still trying to find a modern identity This Very Short Introduction offers the reader an entry to understanding the world's most populous nation giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society culture economy politics & art In this new edition Rana Mitter addresses China's current global position accounting for the country's growth in global significance over the past decade ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Homestyle A Cookbook is the easiest & most fun way for today's home cooks to inspire their weeknight cooking routines 75 of the most popular comfort foods get a super tasty twist using modern ingredients flavours & techniques Some recipe twists are unexpected mash-ups in global favourites such as Thai Stir-Fry IMachos & Lamb Curry Gnocchi Some are healthier versions of comforting favourites such as Quinoa Cake Huevos Rancheros Others are sinfully delicious revisions on drive-through cravings such as Chorizo Cheeseburger with Chimichurri Aioli & of course no modern foodie's manifesto is complete without a kombucha recipe (hello Pomegranate Kombucha Floats) & spiralised zucchini noodles (Shrimp Scampi Zoodle Bake is a must-try!) This cookbook is the perfect way to bring your home cooking to life have a blast in the kitchen & create unforgettable meals This book will have 75 recipes & 75 color photographs ...

An introduction to the latest trend in architecture & interior design the container 248 pages 300 colour Hart Aidan ...