Ian Taylor

A Tale of Two Cities is a study of two major cities, Manchester and Sheffield. Drawing on the work of major theorists, the authors explore the everyday life, making contributions to our understanding of the defining activities of life.

A Tale of Two Cities is a study of two major cities, Manchester and Sheffield. Drawing on the work of major theorists, the authors explore the everyday life, making contributions to our understanding of the defining activities of life.

This is a new edition of "Web Programming with Go" and it's designed to help both entry-level and professional developers build and launch functional web applications using Go's core libraries. Every chapter gives you practical lessons, from setting up Go projects and building strong backend routes to frontend-backend integration, session management, authentication, concurrency, and connecting external APIs. This book is a hands-on way to learn key skills like testing, logging, error handling and performance tuning, all explained in simple, direct language. The real code and examples make it easy to understand and use the concepts. It covers nearly every major aspect of Go web development, but keeps examples straightforward and avoids complex edge cases, making it ideal for learners and practitioners who want clarity and reliable progress. You'll learn to structure projects, design backend services, manage sessions, secure authentication, and integrate external APIs with step-by-step Bookstore examples. It's got clear, practical techniques for routing, concurrency, testing, logging, performance and error handling, and it uses code that's easy to understand and explanations that are easy to follow. Basically, this book looks at modern Go features without getting into complicated or niche scenarios, making the lessons useful for real projects. This edition makes it easy for you to get from setup to deployment by focusing on simplicity over unnecessary detail.Key Features Get your web projects sorted with Go, using organised code, a modular design, and real-world workflows. You'll build, secure and test RESTful APIs using Go's net/http, Gorilla Mux and JSON best practices. Put in place user authentication, role-based access, and strong password protection to make sure your users have a safe experience. Get the front end and back end talking to each other by having clear API contracts and simple JSON data interchange practices. Use Go's concurrency tools to boost performance, scale up data fetching, and avoid deadlocks. Mock databases, APIs, and dependencies for fast, isolated, and reliable automated test routines. Set up session management, secure cookies, and resilient authentication flows to keep users logged in. Keep an eye on, log and trace application events to quickly find and fix problems. Use Go's HTTP client patterns to integrate payment gateways, external APIs, and third-party services. Come up with easy-to-understand error messages and stick to the standard incident response plans.Table of Content Introduction to Web Development in Go Structuring Go Web Application Handling HTTP Requests and Routing Templating and Rendering Content Interaction with Databases Concurrency in Go Sessions, Authentication, and Authorization Frontend and Backend Communication Testing and Debugging

A practical investigation into the psychology of how we perceive time - and how to improve our relationship with it

Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats.From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world.Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty.Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity's bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.This is the large print edition of Wildcat By The Water, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats.From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world.Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty.Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity's bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.

Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats.From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world.Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty.Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity's bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.This is the large print edition of Wildcat By The Water, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats.From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world.Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty.Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity's bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.

The Go Programming Cookbook ensures Go programmers may confidently and effectively navigate the complex software development landscape. Both newcomers to the world of Go programming and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their skills will find something of interest in this carefully written book.This cookbook covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of Go syntax and core ideas to more advanced subjects like concurrency, networking, and microservices design. Building a Go development environment, learning the fundamentals of Go constructs, and mastering the art of Go Module dependency management are all covered in the first few chapters, which prepare readers for what's to come. To guarantee that readers can construct strong and maintainable programs, the next sections cover error handling, unit testing, and database interfaces. The book really comes into its own when it comes to its in-depth examination of network programming; it covers topics like building HTTP clients, implementing FTP and SSH clients, and using WebSockets for real-time communication.To prepare developers to create safe, networked applications in a world where everything is always connected, it teaches them how to establish secure TLS/SSL communications, which is a fundamental component of security. In addition to providing practical solutions, the recipes educate readers on the concurrency model and design principles of Go, which helps them build an intuitive understanding of high-performance software development.Key LearningsGet a solid grounding in programming by learning the syntax and concepts of Go.Explore concurrency with Goroutines and Channels to maximize Go's possibilities.Effortlessly handle intricate network programming jobs involving WebSockets and HTTP clients.Learn TLS/SSL inside and out to make your applications secure for transmitted sensitive information.Effectively manage data by integrating with SQL and NoSQL databases.Use Go Modules to have easier dependency management and build reproducibility.Make your Go code clean and easy to maintain by following design patterns and other best practices.Get the most out of your system by learning about memory management, benchmarking, and profiling.Create web servers and microservices from the ground up that are scalable and perform exceptionally well.Become an expert Go problem solver by learning practical answers to real-world issues.Table of ContentSetting up and Exploring GoAdvanced Go Features and TechniquesFile Handling and Data Processing in GoBuilding and Managing Go APIsImplementing RPC and gRPC Services in GoWeb Services and Automation using GoBuilding Microservices Architecture using GoStrengthening Database InteractionsEnhancing Performance and Best Practices in GoNetworking and Protocol Handling

A collection of three thrillers Ian Taylor & Rosi Taylor, now available in one volume Ghost Boy: Looking for a fresh start, Will and Alice Harding move with their young son Toby to the tranquil countryside. However, as Toby undergoes a disturbing transformation, they realize that conventional remedies fall short, leading them to explore the realm of alternative remedies. As they grapple with their son's affliction, they must uncover the dark secrets of their past and confront a powerful, mysterious force that threatens their family. Can they decipher the truth and find a way to triumph over this malevolent presence?GUILT: England, 1962. It's a time of class consciousness and jobs for life, where a man is defined by his work and the Aldermaston march is imminent. Four teenage boys meet in the Roman Camp: middle-class Brock; Red, whose working-class family has upwardly-mobile aspirations; Mouth, the scraplad; and Raggy, the deaf simpleton. When the four meet Shack, the local gamekeeper, he advises the boys to treat the landscape with respect, or the vengeance of the Wild Man - the local supernatural guardian - will be unleashed. Heedless of the man's warnings, the four proceed with their plans. Death soon follows, and one by one they all have to face their demons - and the guilt that is swallowing them whole. But down by the river, ancient forces are stirring as the spirit of the Wild Man awakens.The Price Of Horses: After his mother and sister are killed in a trailer fire, Luke Smith has to take drastic measures in order to raise money and protect his people from oppression. In the world of gypsy travelers and underworld brigands, danger is never far away. When a burglary goes wrong, Luke is pulled into a web of lies and deception that reveals a stunning truth. Trying to set things right, Luke has to balance between justice and revenge. But in the end, which will prevail?

A collection of three thrillers Ian Taylor & Rosi Taylor, now available in one volume Ghost Boy: Looking for a fresh start, Will and Alice Harding move with their young son Toby to the tranquil countryside. However, as Toby undergoes a disturbing transformation, they realize that conventional remedies fall short, leading them to explore the realm of alternative remedies. As they grapple with their son's affliction, they must uncover the dark secrets of their past and confront a powerful, mysterious force that threatens their family. Can they decipher the truth and find a way to triumph over this malevolent presence?GUILT: England, 1962. It's a time of class consciousness and jobs for life, where a man is defined by his work and the Aldermaston march is imminent. Four teenage boys meet in the Roman Camp: middle-class Brock; Red, whose working-class family has upwardly-mobile aspirations; Mouth, the scraplad; and Raggy, the deaf simpleton. When the four meet Shack, the local gamekeeper, he advises the boys to treat the landscape with respect, or the vengeance of the Wild Man - the local supernatural guardian - will be unleashed. Heedless of the man's warnings, the four proceed with their plans. Death soon follows, and one by one they all have to face their demons - and the guilt that is swallowing them whole. But down by the river, ancient forces are stirring as the spirit of the Wild Man awakens.The Price Of Horses: After his mother and sister are killed in a trailer fire, Luke Smith has to take drastic measures in order to raise money and protect his people from oppression. In the world of gypsy travelers and underworld brigands, danger is never far away. When a burglary goes wrong, Luke is pulled into a web of lies and deception that reveals a stunning truth. Trying to set things right, Luke has to balance between justice and revenge. But in the end, which will prevail?

Web Programming with Go is a must-have book for software professionals and web developers looking to harness Go's potential for creating excellent web apps. The extensive knowledge imparted by this book about Go's powerful libraries and packages is crucial for building scalable and efficient web platforms.The book's core focus is on exploring deeply into the complexities of web development through the perspective of Go. The first step in building any web application is to review the fundamentals, which will serve as a foundation for the rest of the learning experience. As you explore deeper, you'll learn about the diverse ecosystem that supports Go. This book covers a wide range of issues, including the complexities of routing mechanics, HTTP requests, and Go's concurrency model, all with the goal of improving web efficiency.The book uses the example of a "bookstore app" throughout the book, providing you with a practical touchpoint on every possible learning. With this iterative example, you can follow the development of a simple web app from its infancy all the way to a fully featured, robust platform. The later sections of the book focus on performance evaluation and debugging, which are frequently overlooked in other Go books.This book takes you from the fundamentals of web development to the depths of Go, culminating in a strong online application designed to meet today's digital issues. This book promises to be your compass in the vast ocean of web development, whether you're an experienced developer or an enthusiast just getting started with Go.Key LearningsMaster Go's efficient syntax and streamline coding with better performance.Build robust web applications from scratch, ensuring scalability and responsiveness.Seamlessly integrate APIs, enhancing app functionality and user experience.Harness Go's concurrency, boosting app speed and multitasking capabilities.Optimize data storage and retrieval with Go, ensuring data integrity and speed.Develop resilient apps by mastering error detection and troubleshooting in Go.Implement user sessions, enhancing user experience and data security.Ensure app reliability through Go's comprehensive testing and debugging techniques.Utilize Go tools for real-time performance tracking, ensuring optimal user experiences.Safeguard user data and interactions through Go's top-tier security practices.Table of ContentIntroduction to Web Development in GoStructuring Go Web ApplicationHandling HTTP Requests and RoutingTemplating and Rendering ContentInteraction with DatabasesConcurrency in GoSessions, Authentication and AuthorizationFrontend and Backend CommunicationTesting and Debugging

A collection of three mystery novels by Ian Taylor & Rosi Taylor, now available in one volume Catching Phantoms: At the edge of the Pennine Moors, Detective Sergeant Blackshaw and his partner, Detective Constable Lumb, are faced with a harrowing double murder on a sacred burial ground. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a chilling connection to an ancient Celtic cult thriving in the remote village of Pen Crags. Consumed by ambition and an insatiable thirst for answers, DC Lumb becomes entangled with the enigmatic group and mysteriously vanishes. With a string of inexplicable deaths haunting their pursuit, Sergeant Blackshaw must race against time to unravel the sinister plot.The Gatekeeper: In the quiet English village of Low Moor, young vicar Paul Milton finds himself thrust into a web of darkness when his wife mysteriously vanishes. Uncovering the town's ominous energy, Paul becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict between a malevolent Celtic sorceress and a determined Christian geomancer, each vying for control over a potent mystical power hidden beneath the surface. As tensions escalate and a gateway to the darkest forces of the Otherworld opens, Paul must summon all his courage to rescue his wife.Time Of The Demon: After a mysterious object crashes in a field near the Half Moon Inn, the disappearance of two barmaids sets off a chain of bizarre events. Jan Barnes, a local reporter, becomes intrigued by the strange occurrences and joins forces with the enigmatic paranormal investigator, Gregory Houseman. As they delve deeper into the unfolding mystery, they uncover a web of government conspiracy and unimaginable supernatural forces. With their lives at stake, Jan and Gregory must navigate this disturbing world to uncover the truth. But can they survive the perilous journey and expose the secrets hidden within?

A collection of three mystery novels by Ian Taylor & Rosi Taylor, now available in one volume Catching Phantoms: At the edge of the Pennine Moors, Detective Sergeant Blackshaw and his partner, Detective Constable Lumb, are faced with a harrowing double murder on a sacred burial ground. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a chilling connection to an ancient Celtic cult thriving in the remote village of Pen Crags. Consumed by ambition and an insatiable thirst for answers, DC Lumb becomes entangled with the enigmatic group and mysteriously vanishes. With a string of inexplicable deaths haunting their pursuit, Sergeant Blackshaw must race against time to unravel the sinister plot.The Gatekeeper: In the quiet English village of Low Moor, young vicar Paul Milton finds himself thrust into a web of darkness when his wife mysteriously vanishes. Uncovering the town's ominous energy, Paul becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict between a malevolent Celtic sorceress and a determined Christian geomancer, each vying for control over a potent mystical power hidden beneath the surface. As tensions escalate and a gateway to the darkest forces of the Otherworld opens, Paul must summon all his courage to rescue his wife.Time Of The Demon: After a mysterious object crashes in a field near the Half Moon Inn, the disappearance of two barmaids sets off a chain of bizarre events. Jan Barnes, a local reporter, becomes intrigued by the strange occurrences and joins forces with the enigmatic paranormal investigator, Gregory Houseman. As they delve deeper into the unfolding mystery, they uncover a web of government conspiracy and unimaginable supernatural forces. With their lives at stake, Jan and Gregory must navigate this disturbing world to uncover the truth. But can they survive the perilous journey and expose the secrets hidden within?

"Mastering Go Network Administration" is a structured beginning for network administrators looking to improve network efficiency, scalability, and security. This book provides a one-stop solution for all of your network administration needs, with comprehensive coverage of automation, security, containerization, monitoring, and performance testing. Beginning with the fundamentals of creating a network automation lab with the EVENG network simulator and the Go programming language, readers will learn the step-by-step process of installing EVE-NG, followed by the importance of service mesh in automation and how it can simplify network operations. The book delves deeply into critical topics such as deploying ingress controllers and implementing service mesh with Linkerd. Readers will learn about container-native storage, container storage management with Docker, and automated SSL certificates, firewall configuration, and network policies. Monitoring and performance tuning are also covered in the book, including how to monitor container performance and automatically roll out updates. The book covers a series of performance testing strategies like load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing. It shows readers how to find performance bottlenecks and optimise their network with the help of tools like Vegeta and Apache JMeter through the use of real-world examples. Key LearningsSetting up an EVE-NG network simulator, VIM IDE, kubeadm, and a comprehensive network automation lab to improve network efficiency, scalability, and security.Configuring ports, hosts, and servers using Go scripting to streamline network automation.Writing, testing, and validating network automation scripts to ensure smooth and reliable network administration.Building Docker images, running containers, and managing container deployments for efficient containerization.Automating load balancing, firewall configuration, and Kubernetes network policies for seamless network management.Working with popular tools such as Puppet, Zookeeper, Traefik, Envoy, and various Go networking packages.Automating SSL setup, container storage, container performance monitoring, and rolling updates.Using powerful load testing tools like Vegeta and Apache JMeter for efficient load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks.Table of ContentGo Essentials for NetworksSetting Up Network Automation EnvironmentConfiguring Modern NetworksWrite, Test and Validate Automation ScriptsAutomation of Configuration ManagementNetworking with Container and DockerOrchestrating Containers and Automating WorkloadsAutomate SSL, Container-native Storage and PerformanceKubernetes AutomationService Mesh, Firewall and Network PoliciesNetwork Performance TestingAudienceIf you're a network administrator who wants to level up your game, "Mastering Go Network Administration" is the book for you. This book will help you become a more efficient, effective, and confident network administrator by providing clear explanations, practical examples, and comprehensive coverage.

Sozialdrama trifft auf das Erwachsenwerden und auch auf bernat rliche Kr fte in DIE SCHULD.Dieses Buch spielt 1962 in einer Kleinstadt in England. Es ist eine Zeit des Standesd nkels, wo ein Mensch nach seiner t glichen Arbeit beurteilt wird und der Aldermaston March, eine Bewegung gegen die atomare Aufr stung, bevorsteht.Nach einer regnerischen Nacht treffen sich vier Jungen im R merlager: Brock aus der Mittelschicht; Red, dessen Arbeiterfamilie Gro es mit ihm vorhat; Mouth vom Schrottplatz; und Raggy, der taube Einfaltspinsel. Sie beschlie en, hinunter zu den berschwemmten Feldern am Flussufer zu gehen, um dort zu jagen.Als die vier Shack, den rtlichen Wildh ter, treffen, gibt er ihnen den Rat, die Landschaft respektvoll zu behandeln, da sie sonst die Rache des Wilden Mannes, des bernat rlichen H ters, treffen wird. Ungeachtet der Warnungen setzen die vier ihre Pl ne fort.Schon bald lauert der Tod und einer nach dem anderen muss sich seinen D monen stellen ... und auch der Schuld, die sie ganz und gar einnimmt. Unten am Fluss brauen sich uralte Kr fte zusammen, denn der Geist des Wilden Mannes erwacht.

Sozialdrama trifft auf das Erwachsenwerden und auch auf bernat rliche Kr fte in DIE SCHULD.Dieses Buch spielt 1962 in einer Kleinstadt in England. Es ist eine Zeit des Standesd nkels, wo ein Mensch nach seiner t glichen Arbeit beurteilt wird und der Aldermaston March, eine Bewegung gegen die atomare Aufr stung, bevorsteht.Nach einer regnerischen Nacht treffen sich vier Jungen im R merlager: Brock aus der Mittelschicht; Red, dessen Arbeiterfamilie Gro es mit ihm vorhat; Mouth vom Schrottplatz; und Raggy, der taube Einfaltspinsel. Sie beschlie en, hinunter zu den berschwemmten Feldern am Flussufer zu gehen, um dort zu jagen.Als die vier Shack, den rtlichen Wildh ter, treffen, gibt er ihnen den Rat, die Landschaft respektvoll zu behandeln, da sie sonst die Rache des Wilden Mannes, des bernat rlichen H ters, treffen wird. Ungeachtet der Warnungen setzen die vier ihre Pl ne fort.Schon bald lauert der Tod und einer nach dem anderen muss sich seinen D monen stellen ... und auch der Schuld, die sie ganz und gar einnimmt. Unten am Fluss brauen sich uralte Kr fte zusammen, denn der Geist des Wilden Mannes erwacht.Gro e Druckausgabe

Sozialdrama trifft auf das Erwachsenwerden und auch auf bernat rliche Kr fte in DIE SCHULD.Dieses Buch spielt 1962 in einer Kleinstadt in England. Es ist eine Zeit des Standesd nkels, wo ein Mensch nach seiner t glichen Arbeit beurteilt wird und der Aldermaston March, eine Bewegung gegen die atomare Aufr stung, bevorsteht.Nach einer regnerischen Nacht treffen sich vier Jungen im R merlager: Brock aus der Mittelschicht; Red, dessen Arbeiterfamilie Gro es mit ihm vorhat; Mouth vom Schrottplatz; und Raggy, der taube Einfaltspinsel. Sie beschlie en, hinunter zu den berschwemmten Feldern am Flussufer zu gehen, um dort zu jagen.Als die vier Shack, den rtlichen Wildh ter, treffen, gibt er ihnen den Rat, die Landschaft respektvoll zu behandeln, da sie sonst die Rache des Wilden Mannes, des bernat rlichen H ters, treffen wird. Ungeachtet der Warnungen setzen die vier ihre Pl ne fort.Schon bald lauert der Tod und einer nach dem anderen muss sich seinen D monen stellen ... und auch der Schuld, die sie ganz und gar einnimmt. Unten am Fluss brauen sich uralte Kr fte zusammen, denn der Geist des Wilden Mannes erwacht.

Sozialdrama trifft auf das Erwachsenwerden und auch auf bernat rliche Kr fte in DIE SCHULD.Dieses Buch spielt 1962 in einer Kleinstadt in England. Es ist eine Zeit des Standesd nkels, wo ein Mensch nach seiner t glichen Arbeit beurteilt wird und der Aldermaston March, eine Bewegung gegen die atomare Aufr stung, bevorsteht.Nach einer regnerischen Nacht treffen sich vier Jungen im R merlager: Brock aus der Mittelschicht; Red, dessen Arbeiterfamilie Gro es mit ihm vorhat; Mouth vom Schrottplatz; und Raggy, der taube Einfaltspinsel. Sie beschlie en, hinunter zu den berschwemmten Feldern am Flussufer zu gehen, um dort zu jagen.Als die vier Shack, den rtlichen Wildh ter, treffen, gibt er ihnen den Rat, die Landschaft respektvoll zu behandeln, da sie sonst die Rache des Wilden Mannes, des bernat rlichen H ters, treffen wird. Ungeachtet der Warnungen setzen die vier ihre Pl ne fort.Schon bald lauert der Tod und einer nach dem anderen muss sich seinen D monen stellen ... und auch der Schuld, die sie ganz und gar einnimmt. Unten am Fluss brauen sich uralte Kr fte zusammen, denn der Geist des Wilden Mannes erwacht.