Download or read book Optimized C written by Kurt Guntheroth and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s fast and competitive world, a program’s performance is just as important to customers as the features it provides. This practical guide teaches developers performance-tuning principles that enable optimization in C++. You’ll learn how to make code that already embodies best practices of C++ design run faster and consume fewer resources on any computer—whether it’s a watch, phone, workstation, supercomputer, or globe-spanning network of servers. Author Kurt Guntheroth provides several running examples that demonstrate how to apply these principles incrementally to improve existing code so it meets customer requirements for responsiveness and throughput. The advice in this book will prove itself the first time you hear a colleague exclaim, “Wow, that was fast. Who fixed something?” Locate performance hot spots using the profiler and software timers Learn to perform repeatable experiments to measure performance of code changes Optimize use of dynamically allocated variables Improve performance of hot loops and functions Speed up string handling functions Recognize efficient algorithms and optimization patterns Learn the strengths—and weaknesses—of C++ container classes View searching and sorting through an optimizer’s eye Make efficient use of C++ streaming I/O functions Use C++ thread-based concurrency features effectively

Download or read book Triple Play Make Mine A Menage Box Set written by Jodi Redford and published by Jodi Redford. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, triple your reading pleasure with this special edition box set featuring all three novels from the best selling Make Mine A Menage series! The Naughty List Although they’ve loved her for years, Ry and Bram made a pact to keep Lacey off limits in order to protect their friendship. But after she accidentally emails them her eye-popping fantasy wish list, all bets are off. And the quest to give her all she wants—and more—is on. Checking It Twice Jana has always been Kevin’s personal Kryptonite, but giving in to her isn’t an option. With the arrival of his best friend, Nick, the balance of temptation shifts. From their past history of sharing women, Nick knows every dirty trick it takes to lead Kevin astray, and he’s not afraid to use them. Triple Knockout Co-owners of a boxing gym, Van and Beau share mutual tastes outside of the ring—they’re Doms. That’s partly the reason for keeping their best friend's sister off limits. Allie's too innocent for the games they enjoy. But their assumption—and willpower—is about to be tested courtesy of an annual Sub-For-A-Night charity event, and the irresistible woman who just stepped onto the auction block... Keywords: romance box set, menage, friends to lovers, holiday romance, romantic comedy

Download or read book 365 Days of Co Creating written by Ana-Lana and published by ana-lana.com. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All year co-creating with your super guru, Truest Source Connection, angel, ascended master, spook of all times in your favorite way. Individual relationships mean that each person on Earth can have it, or notice themselves with their source without the confines of belief systems co-created by other people. Come understand the freedom of co-creating your own co-designed relationship without alot of co-created rules belonging to other co-deliberate co-operations aka religious dogma, or spiritual teachings, and step out in your own indifferent individualization of independent thinking to find that your heart soars while your Truest Source Connection lifts you up in their wisdom of their Earth.

Download or read book You re Gonna Make It written by Daniel Fusco and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the grit you need to persevere through life's hard times—with the resilience, honesty, and unshakeable joy of Jesus—with the popular pastor and host of Hillsong Channel’s Real with Daniel Fusco and Jesus Is Real Radio “You’re Gonna Make It will give you the kind of resilience that doesn’t just help you survive hardship, but helps you bounce back even stronger.”—Levi Lusko, lead pastor of Fresh Life Church and bestselling author Most of us are just trying to get through the next twenty-four hours . . . let alone being ready to deal with the stress, anxiety, and suffering that arise when least expected. But it’s possible to move from fear and worry to the positive anticipation life should hold. See, there’s a way to survive the maddening chaos of this world, but it is only found in Jesus. Pastor and author Daniel Fusco discovered this the hard way. He’s experienced his share of loss, including the death of loved ones. Through diving into the Bible and deep times of prayer and reflection, Daniel has found a new closeness to Jesus and uncovered a way of resilience, perseverance, and grit. Jesus never promised a life of ease. He promised to be with us through everything. God can create good from all things, leading us into His promise of abundant life. We can persevere in hope. Right here. Right now. You can persevere in God’s promise. Because you’re gonna make it.

Download or read book Amor Actually written by Adriana Herrera and published by Adriana Herrera Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nochebuena. One Party. Nine Happily Ever Afters. It’s Christmas Eve in New York City, when anything is possible. For these couples, it’s the season to find true love. From second chances, big leaps, missed connections, and reconnections, this charming collection celebrates the spirit of the holidays and delivers nine perfect HEAs. From seven acclaimed and bestselling Latina authors—Zoey Castile, Alexis Daria, Adriana Herrera, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol, and Mia Sosa—comes a holiday romance collection like never before. Make the Yuletide Gay • Adriana Herrera After a string of broken engagements, an international Latin Pop Star finds love in her sexy and constant manager. Days before her big live holiday special, Vivi wonders if the woman of her dreams could finally be hers. Only Yours • Sabrina Sol The Mayor of New York embarks on a Christmas Eve search to find the woman he loves before she gets away. Meet Me Under the Mistletoe • Priscilla Oliveras Challenged by his friends to find a plus one to Nochebuena dinner or else, widower Hector Gutierrez isn’t sure he’s still got any good moves left. That is until he strikes the right chord with his son’s music teacher, Cristina. All I Want for Nochebuena • Alexis Daria When sparks fly between adult film stars Honey and Julie, Honey must work up the courage to invite Julie to her family’s holiday party or risk losing what she really wants for Nochebuena—a chance at true love. Santa’s Eager Little Helper • Mia Sosa Sarita’s plan to confess her crush on a coworker goes awry when she’s tasked with playing the Sexy Elf to his grumpy Santa. Will she seize the opportunity to make Carlos’s naughty list, or will she spend another Nochebuena alone? The Nochebuena Dating Dare • Diana Muñoz Stewart Eneida Lucero takes a second chance on love with the handsome musical director at her school—even if it means causing some Nochebuena drama with her ex-husband and familia. Love in Spanglish • Zoey Castile A heartbroken romance writer gets snowed in with a novel-worthy hero who may just make her believe in love again. To Us, You Are Perfect • Alexis Daria & Adriana Herrera Newlyweds Pasquale and Yamilette’s Christmas is just short of perfect. The missing piece is their best friend Marcelo, who has loved them from afar for years. This Nochebuena, they’ll finally complete their happily ever after. The Great Holiday Escape • Zoey Castile Gigi is always on the hustle, making sure her little sister has everything she needs including a big Christmas Eve fiesta with all their friends and family. That night, Gigi receives an all-expenses-paid trip to a luxe South Beach weekend where not one, but two beautiful strangers steal her heart.

Download or read book Kids Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny written by Alisha Gaddis and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Acting Series). This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of kid actors and their parents everywhere. Kids' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny is specifically geared for children ages 5-12. Divided into boy, girl, and gender neutral categories, every piece is guaranteed to be clean, hilariously funny, easy to memorize, and a joy for young actors to perform. It features monologues by writers and comics who have written for or performed on Ellen , Saturday Night Live , The Tonight Show , Last Comic Standing , Comedy Central Stage, and many more.

Download or read book Christmas from the Heart written by Sheila Roberts and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Scrooge-like executive clashes with a smalltown charity director in this charming holiday romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Olivia Berg’s charity, Christmas from the Heart, has helped generations of families in need in Pine River, Washington, but this year might be the end of the road. Hightower Enterprises, one of their biggest donors since way back when Olivia’s grandmother ran the charity, has been taken over by Ebenezer Scrooge the Second, aka CFO Guy Hightower, and he’s declared there will be no more money coming to Christmas from the Heart. Guy is simply being practical. Hightower Enterprises needs to tighten its belt, and when you don’t have money to spare, you don’t have money to share. You’d think even the pushy Olivia Berg could understand that. With charitable donations dwindling, Olivia’s Christmas budget depends on Hightower’s contribution. She’s focused her whole life on helping this small town, even putting her love life on hold to support her mission. When Guy’s Maserati breaks down at the edge of the Cascade foothills, he’s relieved to be rescued by a pretty young woman who drives him to the nearby town of Pine River. Until he realizes his rescuer is none other than Olivia Berg. What’s a Scrooge to do? Plug his nose and eat fruitcake and hope she doesn’t learn his true identity before he can get out of town. What could go wrong? Praise for Christmas from the Heart “The literary equivalent of watching It’s a Wonderful Life with a mug of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies.” —The Booklist Reader “A deftly crafted and delightfully entertaining novel from the pen of an author with a genuine flair for originality and the creation of memorable characters.” —Midwest Book Reviews

Download or read book Revelation A Book Of Symbols Made Easy written by John Addicks and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author John T. Addicks Jr. paints a grim but realistic picture of what is to come on this earth based on what is written in the book of Revelation—the Rapture, the Tribulation, and the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a tool used by God to help everyone prepare for the end times, John presents us with facts gathered from the Bible to convince us to choose what is right and to walk the right path to God. He shows us what will happen (and it will happen) to everyone on this earth, and no one will be spared. And only God knows when this will happen. John also shows us, through a short story, probable situations that might happen once these events will occur. His one goal for all this is to save everyone from meeting this dire and horrible fate. He wants all of us to realize the error of our ways and repent and ask forgiveness from God—before it’s too late.

Download or read book Dog Training Made Simple written by Shelly Richardson and published by Shelly Richardson. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog Training Made Simple “Dog Training Made Simple” is a fact-based guide to bonding with your puppy and developing a life-long companionship with man’s best friend. With an in-depth focus on all aspects of dog training, this book is especially suited for those who haven’t yet chosen a new dog. As matching temperament is so important, “Dog Training Made Simple” covers the difference between the breeds, as there is no single right answer for a perfect match. Different breeds, personalities, and activity levels… Whether training an energetic collie or caring for an aging terrier, “Dog Training Made Simple” is chock full of advice. This covers information about breed and temperament and more universal truths about pack mentality, consistent reward systems, and healthy diets. By sticking to simple guidelines and easy-to-read chapters, you’ll soon find yourself finding answers to common problems such as constant barking, chewing, pulling on the leash, and digging in the yard. You’ll also find proven tips to keep your puppy happy, healthy, and well-behaved. While this book alone may not make you an expert, even seasoned dog owners are sure to find wisdom backed up by scientific studies. Train your dog right the first time by picking up a copy of “Dog Training Made Simple” and learning how to train, feed, and cherish your puppy properly.

Download or read book Santa s Snow Angels written by N. Noel Ferguson and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as a little boy begins questioning his belief in Santa after a disagreement with an older student at school, Mrs. Claus begins to wonder whether this Christmas might be an utter failure. Everything has gone wrong at Santa’s workshop. In a moment of complete exasperation, Mrs. Claus makes a wish that transforms the story of the North Pole forever. As a new band of helpers arrives to save Christmas, Santa enlists them as ambassadors tasked with delivering a very special message to believers around the world. Santa’s Snow Angels is a delightful tale that reminds all ages that the true spirit of Christmas is about peace, giving, and hope.

Download or read book The War for Children s Minds written by Stephen Law and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind headlines on the conflict in Iraq and global terrorism, a much deeper battle is raging over children and the values they should adopt. Political and religious leaders including Blair and Bush have been joined by the popular press in Enlightenment-bashing and bitter attacks on `liberal parenting calling for a return to authority and religious tradition. How do we raise good children? How do we make good citizens? In defiant yet acute fashion, Stephen Law urges us to re-evaluate the liberal tradition of thinking about morality. Tackling authoritarian rhetoric head-on, he argues that children should learn about right and wrong, and respect for others, but that their education should be grounded in the hard-won values of the Enlightenment. Taking on neo-conservatives and religious and media commentators, The War for Children‘s Minds is a candid and controversial call for a liberal, philosophically informed approach to raising children. A staunch defence of the humane, liberal life, The War for Children‘s Minds is a much-needed guide to an urgent moral conundrum.

Download or read book Angst of Adolescence written by Sara Villanueva and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a good parent is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding, jobs a person can have in his or her lifetime. Being the parent of a teen is an especially daunting phase of the journey. As parents begin to notice the significant changes that come with adolescence (physical changes brought about by puberty, the constant angst and moodiness, and of course the classic eye-rolling and the I-know-it-all attitude), they wonder just what happened to their happy, sweet, and affectionate young boy or girl. Parents sit by amazed--and often lost and unprepared--as they witness their child morph and mutate into a full-blown pubescent display of emotions. The Angst of Adolescence: How to Parent Your Teen and Live to Laugh About It, written in a conversational, informative, humorous and relatable style, promises to deliver trustworthy resource for parents of teens who are searching for answers and guidance about how to maneuver their way through this tricky developmental period. Dr. Sara Villanueva, a prominent psychologist specializing in the adolescent years, shares relevant research findings so that parents can be informed of the facts as opposed to making assumptions based on ubiquitous but questionable sources. Most of all it will provide parents of teenagers with perspective in the midst of angst so they can come away with the sense that: * They are not alone in their experience of raising teens; many, many people have gone through it and we can all relate to and learn from one another. * Most of what your teen is feeling and expressing is normal and falls within the expected range of behavior for adolescent development. * Despite the challenges involved in parenting teens, we should take time to focus on the positive things in life and live with our child through the tough adolescent years so that we emerge on the other side with friendship and a deeper bond. As a psychologist and mother of four, the author shares both research-based and first-hand advice on how to navigate the teen years and live to laugh about it.

Download or read book Santa s Book of Knowledge written by Santa Al Horton and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought what the world would be like if I didn't carry that sack and make that sleigh ride each year? I know one thing; there wouldn't be a need for a Naughty and Nice list anymore. Can you imagine all those children and their sad little faces? I could never give up this cause because the children are so angelic with those bright and cheery smiles when they look at you or the presents you leave on Christmas morning. -- Santa Claus

Download or read book Making Waves written by DK Marie and published by DK Marie. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s navigating the stormy waters of divorce. He’s a single dad unwilling to sail into the uncertain winds of love. Neither of them expects the currents of desire to run this deep… Lilith Brooks is desperate to begin a quiet new life with her young daughter and without her narcissistic, gaslighting husband. But the first thing she does after fleeing to her childhood lake house is flood the kitchen, prompting handsome single dad next door Asher Crowley to wade in for the rescue. Humiliated by the trouble she caused–and a little hot and bothered by her sexy new neighbor–Lilith would love to avoid another run-in with Asher, but that’s easier said than done in a small town. Asher has always considered himself too busy raising his little girl and running his construction company for love. That is, until the gorgeous woman next door turned his life upside down with a plumbing emergency. She was everything he hadn’t realized he’d wanted. But as Lilith tries to forget her toxic marriage and reclaim her independence, she fears the ship has sailed on any chance of a healthy relationship—that she’ll have to choose between love and freedom. And the more Asher pushes to help, the more the undercurrents of discord force them apart. With tensions rising and desire beckoning, can they navigate their way to forever?

Download or read book Being Santa Claus written by Sal Lizard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran Santa reveals heartwarming true stories and lessons from his twenty-year career spreading Christmas magic. With the holiday shopping season beginning earlier each year, more than ever. Americans are struggling to remember the true meaning of Christmas. And who better to deliver the gift of Christmas inspiration than a man who has spent the last two decades playing Santa? Sal Lizard was in his twenties when his beard and hair turned completely white. Today he appears everywhere from malls and parades to schools and hospitals. And— from his custom-made red velvet suits to the mistletoe that hangs from the rearview mirror in his Santa-mobile—he is Santa Claus three hundred and sixty-five days a year. In Being Santa Claus Sal reflects on his experiences with both children and adults including: Christmas magic is all around us: We don’t always see it, but it is there, shaping and enriching our lives. Sometimes you need to go that extra mile:Santa Claus is the one person who can’t even use a blizzard as an excuse not to honor his commitments, and Sal teaches adults the importance of always showing up for our children. Even a small child can make a big difference: Sal has met some impressive children over the years, and he’s learned that you don’t need to be a grown-up to make an impact on the world around you. In Being Santa Claus Sal shares these lessons, along with often heartwarming, occasionally heartbreaking, and sometimes downright hysterical stories from his twenty-year career as Santa.

Download or read book The Billionaire s Christmas Vows written by Gina Robinson and published by Gina Robinson. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you get a billionaire for Christmas? No one is feeling the holiday stress more than I am. Six months pregnant, I'm "married" to Seattle billionaire Justin Green. But it's not real. We've never actually said our vows to each other. This year I want to surprise Jus with a real wedding. THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS VOWS is a fun, light standalone billionaire contemporary romance with a marriage of convenience trope and a happily-ever-after. This Christmas, all I want to give Justin is something money can't buy—Christmas Eve wedding vows complete with a legal marriage license. But that's easier said than done. Do you know how hard it is to find a state you can get married in, complete with a real marriage license, when you're theoretically already married? Adding to my stress, Justin is planning his own surprise. And I have the awful feeling it just might get in the way of mine… Grab your copy now!

Download or read book Sleigh Bell Sweethearts written by Teri Wilson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie - Northern Lights of Christmas Second Chance Yuletide Owning her own plane is all charter pilot Zoey Hathaway's ever dreamed of. So when she inherits a struggling reindeer farm, with three dozen unruly reindeer and one dangerously attractive ranch hand, Zoey's well-crafted plans seem to fly out the window. Now she must put her trust in Alec Wynn, and hope that the troubled cowboy's past won't interfere with her plans to save the farm. Zoey knows that if she wants to succeed, she can't do everything on her own. But as she accepts Alec's help, she'll soon realize it's not just her farm that's at stake—but her heart.