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"A harrowing narrative of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway -- COVID-19 -- days before the world shut down in March, 2020. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hotspots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina,...
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For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were 'the geese the laid the golden eggs', providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War.
At the peak of Bletchley's success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante working for the Admiralty with a direct
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Captain Francis Crozier was a major figure in 19th century Arctic and Antarctic exploration who led the doomed Franklin Expedition's battle to survive against the odds. It is a compelling story which refuses to be laid to rest and recent discovery of his lost ships above the Arctic Circle gives it a new urgency. The ships may hold vital clues to how two navy vessels and 129 men disappeared 170 years ago and why Crozier, in command after Franklin's...
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Learn how to create synthetic data, artificially generated datasets that mimic real-world data, so you can have sufficient data for testing while protecting sensitive information.
When real data is scarce or when privacy is paramount, using synthetic data for testing can be the solution. By artificially generating data that mimics the statistical properties of real-world data, quality assurance steps can be performed successfully and with less risk....
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Explore advanced techniques to make performance testing with JMeter even more productive. Learn how to record test scripts, log in to web applications for testing, and more.
Make the most of Apache JMeter, the open-source, industry-standard tool for performance testing. This course covers advanced JMeter tips and techniques, designed to help software testers and engineers get even more value from JMeter. Michael Smith, a technology researcher with...
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Discover the fundamentals of machine learning in this introductory course on reinforcement learning with AWS DeepRacer.
Have you ever wanted to find out more about machine learning, but you didn’t know where to begin? AWS DeepRacer is a perfect way to get a fun and useful introduction to machine learning tools, even if you don’t have a technical background. In this course, instructor Michael Smith walks you through the basics of how to use reinforcement...
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Learn how to use Apache JMeter, a popular open-source performance testing tool, to create and execute load tests that help you highlight performance issues in your software.
Interested in adding load testing to your professional tool kit? In this course, learn how to use Apache JMeter, a popular open-source performance testing tool, to create and execute load tests that help you highlight performance issues in your software. Instructor Mike Smith...
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Prepare your systems for the worst-case scenario. Learn how to use chaos engineering to improve resilience of your architecture.
In a world of distributed systems, a single minute of downtime can be costly. Chaos engineering addresses the potential for catastrophic and unlikely systems failure. It’s a type of resilience testing to ensure production systems can withstand infrastructure, network, and application failures resulting from edge cases...
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Preparing to interview for a software testing role? Learn how to effectively highlight your experience and answer questions that test both your technical and interpersonal skills.
Preparing to interview for a software testing position? In this course, learn how to effectively highlight your experience and answer questions that put both your technical and soft skills to the test. Instructor Michael Smith looks at the common and technical proficiencies...
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Survey the most popular software testing tools available, including paid and open-source solutions such as Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and Kali Linux.
Trying to choose a tool to perform software testing? The market is a minefield, full of so many choices that it becomes difficult to zero in on the best tool for your unique test environment. This course surveys the most popular software testing tools available, including paid and open-source solutions...
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Get fresh insights to enhance your skills as a software tester. Tune in each week for tips on everything from communication to continuous testing.
As a software tester, it's your job to ensure that your organization ships high-quality, working software to customers. But how can you best communicate the issues you spot to developers and other members of your organization? And what's the best way to approach bug reporting in general? In this weekly...
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Get the information you need to prepare for the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) exam.
Are you looking to move into the dynamic and exciting world of software testing? An International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification can be one steppingstone on your journey. The ISTQB exams can be difficult to traverse without a solid understanding of the course material and the expectations of the exam board....
13) Stretching Exercises for Seniors over 60: Simple Workouts to Restore Your Flexibility, Reduce Sti
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If you've always wanted to be active and healthy in your older years, but you keep losing your flexibility and mobility and struggle with stiff joints and muscles, then keep reading...
Are you sick and tired of feeling stiff and achy all the time?
Do you finally want to say goodbye to joint pain and discover something that reduces the pain and helps you move?
Are you looking for simple exercises that you can do from the comfort of your home?
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14) Viagra: Discover How to Use Sildenafil Pills for Men: for Enhanced Erection and Long-Lasting Stim
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Would you like to boost your sexual performance?
Regardless of a man's age and social standing, maintaining good sexual health is a vital component of his life.
However, males of all ages can experience various sexual difficulties and it becomes more prevalent as they get older.
According to statistics, erectile dysfunction affects over 50% of American males over the age of 40.
The good news is: It doesn't have to be this way.
Viagra, the little blue...
15) Wall Pilates for Seniors: Gain Back Your Balance, Coordination, Strength, Flexibility, and Confidenc
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If you've always wanted to rediscover the joy of movement and regain your independence, then keep reading...
Do you want to feel youthful, energized, and confident in your own body?
Do you wish there was a way for you to become stronger and fitter?
Do you desire to regain your independence and perform daily activities without relying on assistance?
If so, then this book is definitely for you.
Amazon bestselling author and fitness expert, Michael Smith,...
16) Balance Exercises for Seniors: Prevent Falls, Improve Stability and Posture With Simple Home Workout
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If you've always wanted a regular, active life in your senior years but have struggled with your balance, then keep listening...
Do you know what a leading cause of injuries in seniors is falls?
Do you struggle to keep your balance while doing simple tasks, like walking up a flight of stairs or getting out of bed?
If so, then this book is for you.
Even if you don't think you're the exercise type and have tried many exercises before that didn't work,...
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Discover how you can get the sleep you deserve without sacrificing 8 hours in bed!
Sleep Deeper: How to Get the Best Sleep Possible by Sleeping Less is the answer to all your sleep problems such as insomnia, sleep paralysis, morning exhaustion, loss of energy throughout the day and many more...
Sleep Deeper will help you understand the science behind sleep as well as help you transform your sleeping habits to make you feel refreshed and bursting...
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In the hurricane-ravaged bottomlands of South Mississippi, where stores are closing and jobs are few, a fierce zealot has gained a foothold, capitalizing on the vulnerability of a dwindling population and a burning need for hope. As she preaches and promises salvation from the light of the pulpit, in the shadows she sows the seeds of violence. Elsewhere, Jessie and her toddler, Jace, are on the run across the Mississippi/Louisiana line, in a resentful...
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"For eleven years the clock has been ticking for Russell Gaines as he sits in Parchman Penitentiary in the Mississippi Delta. His sentence is now up, and he believes his debt has been paid. But when he returns home, he soon discovers that revenge lives and breathes all around him. On the same day that Russell is released from prison, a woman named Maben and her young daughter trudge along the side of the interstate under the punishing summer sun....