Managing Time in Relational Databases: How to Design, Update and Query Temporal Data introduces basic concepts that will enable businesses to develop their own framework for managing temporal data. It discusses the management of uni-temporal and bi-temporal data in relational databases, so that they can be seamlessly accessed together with current data; the encapsulation of temporal data structures and processes; ways to implement temporal data management as an enterprise solution; and the internalization of pipeline datasets. The book is organized into three parts. Part 1 traces the history of temporal data management and presents a taxonomy of bi-temporal data management methods. Part 2 provides an introduction to Asserted Versioning, covering the origins of Asserted Versioning; core concepts of Asserted Versioning; the schema common to all asserted version tables, as well as the various diagrams and notations used in the rest of the book; and how the basic scenario works when the target of that activity is an asserted version table. Part 3 deals with designing, maintaining, and querying asserted version databases. It discusses the design of Asserted Versioning databases; temporal transactions; deferred assertions and other pipeline datasets; Allen relationships; and optimizing Asserted Versioning databases.

Managing Time in Relational Databases: How to Design, Update and Query Temporal Data

Computers & Technology

Johnston, Tom

Weis, Randall

Web Development & Design

Morgan Kaufmann

Bitemporal data has always been important. But it was not until 2011 that the ISO released a SQL standard that supported it. Currently, among major DBMS vendors, Oracle, IBM and Teradata now provide at least some bitemporal functionality in their flagship products. But to use these products effectively, someone in your IT organization needs to know more than how to code bitemporal SQL statements. Perhaps, in your organization, that person is you. To correctly interpret business requests for temporal data, to correctly specify requirements to your IT development staff, and to correctly design bitemporal databases and applications, someone in your enterprise needs a deep understanding of both the theory and the practice of managing bitemporal data. Someone also needs to understand what the future may bring in the way of additional temporal functionality, so their enterprise can plan for it. Perhaps, in your organization, that person is you. This is the book that will show the do-it-yourself IT professional how to design and build bitemporal databases and how to write bitemporal transactions and queries, and will show those who will direct the use of vendor-provided bitemporal DBMSs exactly what is going on "under the covers" of that software.

Bitemporal Data: Theory and Practice

Programming Languages

Written by church planting practitioners for those who want to plant more and better churches all over the place. This book goes back to the Author and Finisher of our faith, the Lord Jesus Christ, looking at how He established His first community of disciples. At the heart of this work are the ministry principles of Jesus transported into the 21st Century post-Christian culture we are called to live in and minister in.This book presents a non-model specific, culturally neutral, principle-driven approach to church multiplication with practical application a central focus. A must-read for anyone considering involvement in a new church start.

The Kingdom Quest: Preparing to Church Plant in the Post-Christian West

Religion & Spirituality

Perkinson, Mike Chong

Christian Books & Bibles

The Church in the West is in trouble- but the Church of Jesus Christ as depicted in the New Testament Scriptures is not! We notice all around us that the Church in the West is in rapid decline, with a shrinking percentage of the population identifying themselves as "Christians." Yet around the world, the revolutionary movement of Jesus continues to expand at an amazing rate. So we know there is yet hope for the Western Church, but much must change to see that hope realized in the lives of people - and the local churches they participate in. A new reformation is needed, an Organic Reformation. This book details the shift in the Church that must take place - and is already underway! The authors boldly advocate for a new reformation - a returning back to the simple teaching of Jesus - that will release again the revolutionary fire of the Church unleashed!

The Organic Reformation: a new hope for the church in the west

Johnston, Dr. Tom

PraxisMedia

Throughout the ages, Christian communities have embraced a “Rule of Life,” or discipleship pattern, in order to walk with Jesus together in their life and mission. Here the word “rule” comes from the Latin regula and is where we get the word regulate, like a pendulum regulates a grandfather clock. Basically, it’s a spiritual rhythm for life together in Christ. Regula is also the root word in Latin for thread, with the Rule of Life being a “common thread” for a community. By grabbing onto this thread, we are able to walk together in Christ and grow together as a Kingdom community. The following “Rule of Life,” or discipleship pattern, is intended to help us in our common pursuit of our life mission. This rule of life consists of the following three elements: affirmations from Scripture for daily reflection and prayer, spiritual disciplines we commit to embrace, and daily and weekly rhythms for engaging God in these disciplines.\nThis Rule of Life is called The C.O.D.E. – and is an acronym for Christians Observing Disciplines Everyday. It is also short-hand for “genetic code” – the very basic building blocks of who we are as disciples of Jesus. It all flows from two summary passages of Scripture often referred to as The Great Commandments (Matthew 22:34-40), and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus is calling us into a way of life, going beyond simply believing in God, to embracing His Lordship in our lives and receiving all the benefits of His Kingdom rule (Luke 4:16-21). The C.O.D.E 90-Day Devotional assists the disciple of Jesus as they seek to more fully and effectively embrace His way, and deepen their relationship with the Lord. The C.O.D.E. Devotional is a collaborative effort by eight different pastors from five different churches who all have a common desire to see more people grow in their relationship with Jesus, and become more empowered to live His way. This book is an exceptional resource for those looking to love God, love others, and to make disciples.

The C.O.D.E.: Affirmations for Walking in the Jesus Way

Kimball, John

Clark, Marjorie L.

McGinnin, Selina

McGinnin Jr., Tim

Richenburg, Deryk

Sonnleitner, Troy

About the Author\nPAT SIMMONS is a founding member of The Doobie Brothers. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, they’ve won four Grammy Awards and have sold nearly 50 million records. Their 1976 album Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies, achieving the rare Diamond Certification by the RIAA (less than 100 albums in the history of modern music, across all genres, have done this). All in all, they’ve tallied five Top 10 singles and 16 Top 40 hits.\nTOM JOHNSTON is a founding member of The Doobie Brothers. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, they’ve won four Grammy Awards and have sold nearly 50 million records. Their 1976 album Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies, achieving the rare Diamond Certification by the RIAA (less than 100 albums in the history of modern music, across all genres, have done this). All in all, they’ve tallied five Top 10 singles and 16 Top 40 hits.\nCHRIS EPTING is the author of many books including the music memoirs Adrenalized (with Phil Collen) and Change of Seasons (with John Oates). As a music journalist he has written extensively for the Huffington Post, Ultimate Classic Rock and many others.\nFor the first time, the incredible true story of the legendary band, The Doobie Brothers, written by founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston.\nOnly a very few rock bands have had the longevity, success, and drama of The Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NorCal, and led by Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston, they stood alongside their contemporaries The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them live...then Tom Johnston, the band’s front man and lead guitarist, became ill and had to leave.\nThe Doobies' train came to a screeching halt. All of a sudden the band started contemplating the end of the road only seven years into their career, just as things were taking off. But Pat Simmons made sure they were far from the end and began the process of keeping the band together through most of the next decade.\nA soul-steeped backup singer for Steely Dan named Michael McDonald took a shot at singing some of the Doobies' songs on tour, and all of a sudden a new chapter in the Doobie Brothers' story began. The band expanded their sound and had even more hits with their new front addition. Tom recovered from his health issues, but the band had moved on. When it came time for a reunion concert in the ’80s, Tom got the call and was back in the mix. Led once again by Pat and Tom, The Doobie Brothers have been touring ever since and maintain a massive fan base the world over.\nNever before have Pat and Tom shared their story, in their own words. In Long Train Runnin’ they’ll change that.

Long Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers

Biographies & Memoirs

Simmons, Pat

Arts & Literature

St.Martin's Press

For the first time, the incredible true story of the legendary band, the Doobie Brothers, written by founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston.\nOnly a very few rock bands have had the longevity, success, and drama of the Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NorCal, and led by Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston, they stood alongside their contemporaries the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them live...then Tom Johnston, the band’s front man and lead guitarist, became ill and had to leave.\nThe Doobies' train came to a screeching halt. All of a sudden the band started contemplating the end of the road only seven years into their career, just as things were taking off. But Pat Simmons made sure they were far from the end and began the process of keeping the band together through most of the next decade.\nA soul-steeped backup singer for Steely Dan named Michael McDonald took a shot at singing some of the Doobies' songs on tour, and just like that a new chapter in the Doobie Brothers' story began. The band expanded their sound and had even more hits with their new front addition. Tom recovered from his health issues, but the band had moved on. When it came time for a reunion concert in the ’80s, Tom got the call and was back in the mix. Led once again by Pat and Tom, the Doobie Brothers have been touring ever since and maintain a massive fan base the world over.\nNever before have Pat and Tom shared their story, in their own words. In Long Train Runnin’ they’ll change that.

St. Martin's: Griffin

A veteran recruiter helps create a business plan for your career. Where's Your Buffalo? is a career management guide for any age and any career stage. It's a timely framework for finding, pursuing, and achieving employment that enables any reader to meet their professional and personal life goals. It's a practical path to help readers choose a career, get the job they want, earn what they are worth, and do what they love (or at least genuinely like). Where's Your Buffalo? shares the methodology that author Tom Johnston has developed over 35 years as a search consultant at some of the world's most influential firms. This book will help readers identify their perfect career (their "Buffalo") and chart a course to reach it, including how to: <ul> <li>Better understand your skills and talents</li> <li>Articulate what is important to you in a job and why</li> <li>Identify industries that will support what is important to you</li> <li>Determine your target destination (we can adjust course as conditions change)</li> <li>Research and understand the companies that can provide you with a path</li> <li>Build a targeted network to help you along the way</li> <li>Learn how to hunt for the job you want</li> </ul> &nbsp; Only 1% to 2% of people in the world will have the chance to be coached by an executive recruiter.&nbsp; Where's Your Buffalo? is your chance. &nbsp;

Where's Your Buffalo?: A Recruiter's Guide to Getting the Career You Want, Earning What You're Worth, and Doing What You Love

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Peakpoint Press

Examines energy in its variety of forms, how one form of energy converts into another, and alternative energy sources that may lie in the future

Energy: Making It Work (Science in Action Series)

Children's Books

Gareth Stevens Pub.

Demonstrates the many uses of water, where it comes from, how it is wasted, and why it is vital to the survival of living things.

Water! Water! (Science in Action Series)

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Books by Johnston, Tom

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Johnston, Tom. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Managing Time in Relational Databases: How to Design, Update and Query Temporal Data

Bitemporal Data: Theory and Practice

The Kingdom Quest: Preparing to Church Plant in the Post-Christian West

The Organic Reformation: a new hope for the church in the west

The C.O.D.E.: Affirmations for Walking in the Jesus Way

Long Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers

Long Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers

Where's Your Buffalo?: A Recruiter's Guide to Getting the Career You Want, Earning What You're Worth, and Doing What You Love

Energy: Making It Work (Science in Action Series)

Water! Water! (Science in Action Series)