Dylan Smith

My poems are a list of things I would describe about the universe, and all of the beauty in the world that I have witnessed throughout my life. From the cleansing, soothing rain at night, to the marvelous flowers I have felt beneath my bare toes. I hope this encourages everyone not to take these things for granted, and appreciate the smaller comforts of life. From good times spent with family, to relaxing moments spent with a loved one, all of my poems are inspired by amazing experiences I have had throughout my life. My mental library ranges from images of the ocean floor to strolls taken through grassy fields. I do hope my words fill your mind with peace, my friend. I am currently a warehouse worker. I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Throughout my life, I have lived in many different places, including Texas, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Louisiana. I currently live with my Father, who is a chiropractor. I have spent a lot of time writing stories and poems and collecting figurines, books, and movies. I have always had a vivid imagination. I am fascinated with the idea of alternate universes and realities. I think the idea of time travel is very cool. I enjoy pretending I am somewhere far away. I am autistic, and I have a unique perception of the world. I often wonder how my life would be different if I was not autistic. My world, at times, seems chaotic. Creating and writing poems has always come quite naturally to me. When I write my poems, I imagine things that are happy and peaceful.

C++ Illustrated is designed from the ground up to teach modern approaches to C++ programming: it will help you master all the skills, paradigms, and development practices you need to build tomorrow's production applications. Dylan Smith and Steve Smith introduce today's best programming practices upfront, reinforce them throughout the book and a powerful accompanying code tutorial based on their pioneering tutorial/testing framework. All you'll need to use their code tutorial is a modern, easy-to-install C++14 compiler and the cross-platform CMake build management system. As you progress, you'll modify the framework itself, acclimating yourself to working in a large, complex C++ code base. Numerous hands-on project chapters cover engaging topics ranging from cryptography to 3D graphics and game programming. By the time you're finished with the book, tutorial, and example projects, you'll have all the skills you need to work on professional C++ assignments.

'You hear stories of people who are struck down with some form of cancer. You can't imagine what they and their families are going through. But sadly, we would find out soon enough.'It wouldn't happen to them ... until it did.Jewel is an autobiography of how one son coped with the devastating blow of finding out that his mother, Julie, has breast cancer.But that's only the beginning, as the cancer comes back more and more aggressive each time, eventually taking Julie away from her family forever.Dylan Smith details his mother's cancer battle with raw honesty and a grim sense of humour. A touching tribute to a much-loved mother, and a must read for anyone who has had to witness their loved one battle cancer.