Download or read book CLOUDS and OTHER STUFF written by Patrick Harris and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Cloud Book written by Richard Hamblyn and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an expert on clouds and skies with this definitive guide to cloudspotting, produced in association with the Met Office. Clouds have been the object of fascination throughout history, providing food for thought for scientists and daydreamers alike. In this comprehensive guide to the skies, Dr. Richard Hamblyn introduces you to all the different cloud species, including twelve newly recognized cloud forms. Produced in association with the Met Office—the world’s premier weather forecasting bureau—all things to do with the origin and development of a cloud are here. Whether you are looking at a giant fluffy cloud or a tiny fleeting wisp, your cloudspotting will be expertly informed and much more satisfying with this guide. Not only will you be able to identify individual clouds as they appear, but also to track their likely changes over time, and thus predict weather patterns. Illustrated with stunning images from around the globe, this book will unlock the mysteries of the skies so that you can enjoy cloudspotting and skygazing every day.

Download or read book The Annual Migration of Clouds written by Premee Mohamed and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novella set in post–climate disaster Alberta; a woman infected with a mysterious parasite must choose whether to pursue a rare opportunity far from home or stay and help rebuild her community The world is nothing like it once was: climate disasters have wracked the continent, causing food shortages, ending industry, and leaving little behind. Then came Cad, mysterious mind-altering fungi that invade the bodies of the now scattered citizenry. Reid, a young woman who carries this parasite, has been given a chance to get away — to move to one of the last remnants of pre-disaster society — but she can’t bring herself to abandon her mother and the community that relies on her. When she’s offered a coveted place on a dangerous and profitable mission, she jumps at the opportunity to set her family up for life, but how can Reid ask people to put their trust in her when she can’t even trust her own mind? With keen insight and biting prose, Premee Mohamed delivers a deeply personal tale in this post-apocalyptic hopepunk novella that reflects on the meaning of community and asks what we owe to those who have lifted us up.

Download or read book AWS Cloud Computing Concepts and Tech Analogies written by Ashish Prajapati and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome common issues and find answers to cloud-related questions through real enterprise scenarios, characters, and dialogue Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn cloud concepts from AWS certified trainers using common analogies from real life Get to grips with the most commonly used services in the AWS cloud Understand how your knowledge from classical on premises IT can be applied to the Cloud Book Description This book makes understanding cloud computing easy by providing relatable examples that simplify the complex technology. By drawing parallels between cloud concepts and everyday scenarios, we will demystify cloud tech, and once you start to understand it, learning cloud computing will be more enjoyable. This book will help you learn about cloud computing in general and AWS specifically, as you follow the journey of TrendyCorp—a fictitious company gearing up to move from traditional IT to cloud computing. You'll shape your understanding of the cloud through scenarios of interactions between TrendyCorp's new hires, seasoned IT professionals, external consultants, and the board of directors engaged in modernizing their applications. These characters' discussions and actions are focused on learning about cloud services by drawing comparisons between the technology and examples taken from real life. Through this book, you'll realize that cloud computing concepts have more in common with your day-to-day scenarios and situations than you've ever imagined. This book offers a conversational and entertaining narrative that anyone working in IT and looking to understand how the cloud works will be able to follow. By the end of it, you'll have developed a clear and simplified perspective of cloud technologies. What you will learn Implement virtual servers in the cloud Identify the best cloud storage options for a specific solution Explore best practices for networking and databases in the cloud Enforce security with authentication and authorization in the cloud Effectively monitor applications in the cloud Leverage scalability and automation in the cloud Get the hang of decoupled and serverless architecture Grasp the fundamentals of containers and Blockchain in the cloud Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn AWS cloud computing. It explains all the foundational concepts and mechanisms in detail. So basic knowledge of IT systems or terminologies (like server, storage, IP address, and web applications) is all that you need to get started with this book.

Download or read book Cloud Nine written by James M. Cain and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A twisted tale of heinous crimes and hidden motives by the legendary author of Double Indemnity. Graham meets Sonya outside of his real estate office. She is sixteen, beautiful, and drops a bombshell—she’s there because Graham’s half-brother, Burl, raped her, leaving her frightened, pregnant, and very much alone. All she wants is the $1,111 it will cost to hide out for the next few months in a convalescent home before she gives the baby up for adoption, but Burl won’t give her the money. Sonya’s vengeful father, meanwhile, wants far more from Burl—he is determined to make the scoundrel pay for harming his daughter. Graham offers Sonya a better choice: He’ll marry her so that she can get a legal abortion. The plan will save the family, and the business, from scandal. But Graham has no idea that, as he asks for Sonya’s hand, he will be risking much more than just local gossip . . . Praise for James M. Cain’s fiction “Swift and absorbing.” —The Wall Street Journal “Lean, racing . . . stripped of inessentials.” —The New York Times “Nobody has quite pulled it off the way Cain does . . . not even Raymond Chandler.” —Tom Wolfe

Download or read book Storm Cloud written by Darusha Wehm and published by in potentia press. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical adventures. A rag-tag sailing crew. Running off-grid data servers? Sounds legit. Devi Jones is halfway though her internship for Really Remote Desktop, a cloud data storage company that keeps their servers in odd places, like the bilge of the sailing vessel Byte Bucket. Devi is finally learning the ropes; she’s starting to make sense of the crew, the boat, her job. But she’s about to learn the hardest lesson of the sea — that you aren’t in control when the storm hits.

Download or read book Little Cloud written by Robi Lynn and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of a new cloud whose curiosity about the ground below causes him to fall out of the sky. It tells of his adventures while stuck on the ground. He meets many meadow creatures and forest animals as they try to come up with a plan to help him go home. He learns some valuable lessons as they explain to him how they live and what their purpose of life is. He learns what he is capable of in a delightful manner that will surely make you smile.

Download or read book Cloud Empires written by Vili Lehdonvirta and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rise of the platform economy into statelike dominance over the lives of entrepreneurs, users, and workers. The early Internet was a lawless place, populated by scam artists who made buying or selling anything online risky business. Then Amazon, eBay, Upwork, and Apple established secure digital platforms for selling physical goods, crowdsourcing labor, and downloading apps. These tech giants have gone on to rule the Internet like autocrats. How did this happen? How did users and workers become the hapless subjects of online economic empires? The Internet was supposed to liberate us from powerful institutions. In Cloud Empires, digital economy expert Vili Lehdonvirta explores the rise of the platform economy into statelike dominance over our lives and proposes a new way forward. Digital platforms create new marketplaces and prosperity on the Internet, Lehdonvirta explains, but they are ruled by Silicon Valley despots with little or no accountability. Neither workers nor users can “vote with their feet” and find another platform because in most cases there isn’t one. And yet using antitrust law and decentralization to rein in the big tech companies has proven difficult. Lehdonvirta tells the stories of pioneers who helped create—or resist—the new social order established by digital platform companies. The protagonists include the usual suspects—Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Travis Kalanick of Uber, and Bitcoin’s inventor Satoshi Nakamoto—as well as Kristy Milland, labor organizer of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, and GoFundMe, a crowdfunding platform that has emerged as an ersatz stand-in for the welfare state. Only if we understand digital platforms for what they are—institutions as powerful as the state—can we begin the work of democratizing them.

Download or read book Saint Cloud Texas The Complete Saga written by Olivia Sands and published by Olivia Sands. This book was released on 2025-01-01 with total page 1476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cloudy with a Chance of Cowboy Can an outsider find love and acceptance in a small town? When video game designer Chris Davis moved to the small town of Saint Cloud, Texas, to set up his company’s new headquarters, he didn’t expect to meet the beautiful bed and breakfast owner Cassidy Norton. But can a relationship blossom amidst the tensions between the locals and his team of quirky coders? From moonlit horseback rides to hot-blooded brawls, this funny and romantic tale brings tech and tradition together in a battle for connection. Cloudy with a Chance of Billionaire When opposites attract, can two strangers turn a rocky partnership into something more? Brian Davis, the charismatic PR head of Cloud 9 Games, is ready to reinvent himself as a political advisor when a local councilwoman needs assistance. Especially since the stunning Amelia Hernandez has it all: passion, brains, and beauty. Fiercely independent, Amelia is determined to serve her hometown. While the first sparks between Brian and Amelia are anything but romantic, mutual respect and admiration bloom as they unite to get the job done. Until Amelia has a new question: how far is she willing to go to achieve her dreams? Overflowing with tenderness, humor, and sigh-worthy romance, this story will sweep you away to a charming small town where two unlikely partners discover that sometimes, you have to risk it all for a chance at true happiness. Cloudy with a Chance of Family Can two wounded hearts from broken families build a solid one together? Seeking a fresh start in Saint Cloud, Texas, Simon Smith gets more than he bargained for: an opportunity to learn who his father is… Like Simon, Mackenzie Cox carries scars from a painful childhood. Now a protective single mom, she’s wary of trusting again. Mackenzie has truly captured Simon’s heart, but will his kindness suffice to melt her fears and convince her to give love a second chance? In this poignant tale, two wounded souls discover that the greatest gifts come wrapped in forgiveness, family, and belonging. Where there is love, no fracture is too deep to mend. Cloudy with a Chance of Sizzle Sweet romance meets savory cuisine. When successful Texas businessman Andrew Davis first lays eyes on spirited chef Bailey Green, it's love at first sight. But Bailey is laser-focused on her culinary career, she won't let romance distract her culinary ambitions. To win her heart, Andrew must prove he's willing to learn his way around the kitchen. With a dash of charm, a sprinkle of humor, and lots of mouthwatering chemistry, this unlikely pair whips up a recipe for true love. From sampling local flavors to winning a chili cook-off, Andrew and Bailey's courtship hits all the right notes. This scrumptious story serves up a satisfying tale about two people cooking up happily ever after. Cloudy with a Chance of Romance When a bumpy country road sends Matt Miller’s paddle-board flying, petite deputy Billie Vincent has no choice but to give the very tall athlete a ticket. And yet the sparks fly between those two kindred spirits, both new to the small town of Saint Cloud. To find their happy ever after, Billie and Matt need to face the challenge of her dangerous jobs, the frown of disapproving townsfolk, and all sorts of meddling busybodies. Overflowing with warm feels, endearing characters, and lots of heart, Cloudy With a Chance of Romance is the epitome of a cute, feel-good love story that will have you cheering for Billie and Matt's happy ending! Cloudy with a Chance of Family Can a small-town girl tame a hunky city slicker? Julia Munoz grew up riding horses on her family’s Texas ranch. Back from college, she has a new mission: help revitalize the business she loves. Bodybuilder Dylan Davis moved from the big city to Saint Cloud with his brothers. He’s focused on pumping iron and renovating the Cloud 9 ranch, not chasing cowgirls. However, when Munoz ranch is short-staffed for its annual cattle drive, Dylan jumps at the chance to bond with Julia and learn the ropes of life on the range. With fierce family rivalries, this tender heartfelt romance will leave you swooning for a happily ever after. Saddle up for a rollicking great time! Cloudy with a Chance of Redemption When the Fox sisters get into trouble in Dallas, they're sent to serve out their "community service" on a ranch in small town Saint Cloud. Neither is prepared for ranch life, or for the handsome cowboy tasked supervising them, Carl Norton, a man who knows a thing or two about rebellion and redemption. Saddle up for a touching tale that proves sometimes you need to get a little dirty to clean up your act. This wholesome country romance, peppered with humor and heart, is a perfect read for fans of cowboy romances and sister stories alike. Cloudy with a Chance of Harmony Shawna Fox's decision to stay in Saint Cloud isn't just about finding her self-worth at the Bar-X ranch. According to her twin, it might also have something to do with her growing affection for Tim Norton, the small town's rising country music star. Shawna, usually quite talkative, finds herself tongue-tied whenever Tim is around. As Tim's career begins to take off, a seductive record executive sets her sights on him, threatening to cloud their budding romance, Shawna must learn to overcome her insecurities and find her voice, both for herself and for their relationship. Set against the backdrop of Saint Cloud's tight-knit community and the enchanting Bar-X ranch, "Cloudy with a Chance of Harmony" is a heartwarming tale of chasing dreams, finding love, and staying true to oneself despite the allure of fame. Cloudy with a Chance of Devotion A Heartwarming Tale of Love, Family, and New Beginnings In the charming Texas town of Saint Cloud, the Silver family has been serving up authentic Sicilian cuisine for generations at their beloved restaurant, the Silver Lining. When tragedy strikes, Megan Silver finds herself torn between duty to her family's legacy and her own dreams. Enter Justin Logan, the handsome and principled heir to the town's most influential ranching family. As Megan and Justin's paths cross, they discover a connection that goes beyond their different worlds. But with family expectations, personal insecurities, and the challenges of balancing tradition with progress, their budding romance faces numerous obstacles. As Megan struggles to find her place between her passion for creating mouthwatering desserts and her career aspirations, Justin needs to balance the responsibilities of being the town's 'Big Hat' while staying true to his heart. Together, they'll learn that love requires patience, understanding, and sometimes, a leap of faith. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community in flux, Cloudy with a Chance of Devotion weaves together themes of family loyalty, personal growth, and the courage to embrace change. With a cast of colorful characters, including the fiery Nonna Silver and the enigmatic Pauline Schneider-Logan, this novel explores the bonds that tie families together and the choices that define them. Will Megan and Justin find a way to blend their lives and loves as seamlessly as a perfect tiramisu? And what secrets will a surprise visitor bring that could change everything? Heartwarming, romantic, and filled with the flavors of life, Cloudy with a Chance of Devotion is a delicious read that will leave you craving more of the Silver family's story and the magic of Saint Cloud, Texas.

Download or read book Securing the Cloud written by Curtis Franklin Jr. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides solutions for securing important data stored in something as nebulous sounding as a cloud. A primer on the concepts behind security and the cloud, it explains where and how to store data and what should be avoided at all costs. It presents the views and insight of the leading experts on the state of cloud computing security and its future. It also provides no-nonsense info on cloud security technologies and models. Securing the Cloud: Security Strategies for the Ubiquitous Data Center takes the position that cloud security is an extension of recognized, established security principles into cloud-based deployments. It explores how those principles can be put into practice to protect cloud-based infrastructure and data, traditional infrastructure, and hybrid architectures combining cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Cloud computing is evolving so rapidly that regulations and technology have not necessarily been able to keep pace. IT professionals are frequently left to force fit pre-existing solutions onto new infrastructure and architectures for which they may be very poor fits. This book looks at how those "square peg/round hole" solutions are implemented and explains ways in which the pegs, the holes, or both may be adjusted for a more perfect fit.

Download or read book SDN Supported Edge Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things written by Kshira Sagar Sahoo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things is an invaluable resource coveringa wide range of research directions in the field of edge-cloud computing, SDN, and IoT. The integration of SDN in edge-cloud interplay is a promising framework for enhancing the QoS for complex IoT-driven applications. The interplay between cloud and edge solves some of the major challenges that arise in traditional IoT architecture. This book is a starting point for those involved in this research domain and explores a range of significant issues including network congestion, traffic management, latency, QoS, scalability, security, and controller placement problems. Features: The book covers emerging trends, issues and solutions in the direction of Edge-cloud interplay It highlights the research advances in on SDN, edge, and IoT architecture for smart cities, and software-defined internet of vehicles It includes detailed discussion has made of performance evaluations of SDN controllers, scalable software-defined edge computing, and AI for edge computing Applications areas include machine learning and deep learning in SDN-supported edge-cloud systems Different use cases covered include smart health care, smart city, internet of drones, etc This book is designed for scientific communities including graduate students, academicians, and industry professionals who are interested in exploring technologies related to the internet of things such as cloud, SDN, edge, internet of drones, etc.

Download or read book The Mechanism Demands a Mysticism written by Thomas G. Brophy and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03-27 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brilliant important strongly recommended reads at times like a 'Tom Robbins of physics'." - Jacquelyn Small, author of Awakening in Time, and Becoming a Practical Mystic "With this book, Thomas Brophy establishes his credentials as a paradigmatist, that rarest of thinkers, whose models of reality not only enhance human understanding of their world, but give form to new historical movements. By integrating several cutting edge paradigms, and by highlighting the role of spirit in the universe, The Mechanism Demands a Mysticism is sure to inform, instruct, entertain, and even inspire its readers." -Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., former president of the American Psychological Association's Division of Humanistic Psychology; author of Dream Telepathy. "Integrating the words of many holy people with scientific theories and a study of phenomena, Brophy indicates the limitations of scientific and religious dogmas this kind of integration will become more and more necessary in the next century." -Hiroshi Motoyama, Ph.D., Litt. D., author of Karma and Reincarnation; Head Priest of Tamamitsu Shinto Shrine, Tokyo. "Well, 'just a few pages' has turned into reading the whole thing. Eminently readable and highly entertaining or infotaining. A good book! Never thought of juxtaposing Newton and Basho myself." -Yasuhiko Kimura, CEO of the University of Science & Philosophy and Director of the Twilight Club/Center for Evolutionary Ethics, former Zen priest. "Your ideas are profound. The Mechanism Demands a Mysticism deserves a broader exposure." - Jeffrey Mishlove, Ph.D., host of Thinking Allowed, and "Virtual U" Wisdom Radio. "You are opening the eyes of scientists all over. Bravo!" -Judith Orloff, M.D. Board Certified Psychiatrist, author of Second Sight.

Download or read book Behind Every Cloud written by Joann Ellen Sisco and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The little girl lost her parents at age five, and for the next ten years, helped raise her cousins. Then the trouble really began. After a lot of work, two gunshots and a trip of several hundred miles, she knew she had reached the place of her destination. Still, it would take a bit of time and the right man to make it really home. FROM GUNSHOT TO HOMESTEAD is book one of an eight book series, DEEP FORK RIVER, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY. This series took place in a unique period of history when new land was deeded on the basis of a gunshot and a footrace. The central nugget of land in the Oklahoma Territory was advertised for settlement, quarter sections were marked out and on the 22 of April, l889 the local Cavalry and other officials started the race at the shot of a gun. On foot... on horses in wagons and in buggies, they struggled for a place to put down roots. Each of these books brings a different family, person, or in one incident, a whole town to settle in the new land. The small town fictional town of Prosper was settled by these immigrants and others. It is generally thought that this incident was the only one of its kind in history. Book one. FROM GUNSHOT TO HOMKESTEAD. A 22 year old young lady and her father make a night flight to protect a small girl from kidnap. Book two. UNDER THE REDBUDS. An idea born in a Nebraska storm gives birth to a snowball of activity for half a town. Book three. TREK THROUGH THE WILDERNESS. A young Kentucky preacher follows a strange guide with the help of a strong young lady. Book four. OF BOOMERS AND SOONERS. Free land was passed out, but some of it was already occupied. A man does what he had to do. Book five. IN OCTOBER SUNSHINE. The lady, no longer young, realized she permitted herself to be a follower all her life. It was not her time to lead. Book six. BEHIND EVERY CLOUD. Young victim of circumstances feels she finally deserves a silver lining, if she can just turn that cloud around. Book seven. TO THE PROMISED LAND. Young Camille experiences what no girl should experience, but some things happen in the best families. Book eight. WITH A SONG IN THE NIGHT. Two young girls who have never met are thrown together in desperate circumstances.

Download or read book Cloud Field written by Anne Russell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-29 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A science fiction adventure into parallel worlds. Davey Milnes tells us his story as he travels with eleven companions into a mysterious icy landscape. He finds that he cannot escape the Cloud Fields and that his fate and that of his fellow adventurers rests on choices he and they make to attempt to defeat the experiment. Book One of the Cloudfield Series.

Download or read book Cloud Computing Strategies written by Dimitris N. Chorafas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to managing cloud projects, Cloud Computing Strategies provides the understanding required to evaluate the technology and determine how it can be best applied to improve business and enhance your overall corporate strategy. Based on extensive research, it examines the opportunities and challenges that loom in the cloud. It explain

Download or read book Arduino IoT Cloud for Developers written by Muhammad Afzal and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand essential IoT concepts to build smart IoT projects at reduced costs using the Arduino IoT Cloud platform, Arduino, ESP32 series boards, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, and MQT-135 with this practical guide Key Features Learn about the Arduino IoT Cloud from scratch with hands-on projects Gain a solid understanding of IoT application development from basics to advanced features Explore the Arduino IoT Cloud’s capabilities for commercial IoT solutions in depth Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe Arduino IoT Cloud offers a variety of features for building modern IoT solutions while reducing time and costs for prototyping and deployment. This book is a step-by-step guide, helping you master the powerful Arduino IoT Cloud ecosystem. This book begins by introducing you to the IoT landscape including its architecture, communication technologies, and protocols and then to the capabilities of the Arduino IoT Cloud platform and the Cloud Editor. With practical projects, such as monitoring air quality, building a portable asset tracker, and creating a remote alarm system using the LoRaWAN specification, you'll learn how to implement real-world IoT applications. Next, you'll explore communication between IoT devices and cloud platforms as well as the implementation of the Arduino IoT Cloud SDK and JavaScript for advanced customization. You'll also find out how to program IoT nodes, analyze the surrounding environment data, and visualize it on dashboards. Additionally, you’ll get to grips with advanced features such as task scheduling, synchronization, remote over-the-air updates for IoT nodes, and scripting with CCLI, through hands-on examples. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to work with the Arduino IoT Cloud platform and related hardware devices and will be able to develop industry-specific and cost-effective IoT solutions, such as smart homes and smart agriculture.What you will learn Gain a solid understanding of IoT fundamentals and concepts Build creative IoT projects using Arduino MKR boards, Pulse sensors, and more Master various communication technologies, including LoRaWAN and 3G/4G Harness data exchange between IoT devices and cloud platforms using Zapier or IFTTT Explore advanced features like scheduling, over-the-air updates, and scripting Understand easy-to-sync properties across multiple devices with no-code Develop voice-assisted home automation and heart rate tracking applications Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring IoT developers and seasoned professionals eager to harness the potential of Arduino and cloud integration as well as technology enthusiasts, students, and hobbyists interested in experimenting with IoT technologies. Prior knowledge of basic electronics and embedded systems, cloud computing, Arduino, and programming languages like C and JavaScript is needed.

Download or read book Leaving Cloud 9 written by Ericka Andersen and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful, heartbreaking, and redemptive account of a boy who endured a childhood of poverty and abuse in an American Southwest trailer park named Cloud 9. Abandoned by his father at age two, Rick Sylvester lived with an abusive mother whose struggles as a member of the working poor led her to drugs, alcohol, theft, and prostitution--and eventually attempted suicide. Rick battled depression, anxiety, and PTSD as the chaos, neglect, and unpredictability of his childhood seemed to doom him to follow in his mother's footsteps. Well into adulthood, Rick stumbled through unemployment and divorce, using drugs and alcohol to numb the pain until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Miraculously, though, he overcame the odds and today is a happy husband and father. How did this happen? Rick's answer is this: "It was the Lord." A message of hope to those who are drowning from an undeserved childhood, Leaving Cloud 9 speaks to millions who grew up poor, feeling ignored and hopeless, and who need the healing power of God. This indelibly American story conveys the steadfast love of Jesus and his power to deliver us from the most devastating of pasts.