<p>This practical book provides everything you need to know about the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (Xmpp). This open technology for real-time communication is used in many diverse applications such as instant messaging, Voice over Ip, real-time collaboration, social networking, microblogging, lightweight middleware, cloud computing, and more. Xmpp: The Definitive Guide walks you through the thought processes and design decisions involved in building a complete Xmpp-enabled application, and adding real-time interfaces to existing applications. You'll not only learn simple yet powerful Xmpp tools, but you'll also discover, through real-world developer stories, how common Xmpp "building blocks" can help solve particular classes of problems. With this book, you will: Learn the basics of Xmpp technologies, including architectural issues, addressing, and communication primitives Understand the terminology of Xmpp and learn about the wealth of Xmpp servers, clients, and code libraries Become familiar with the Xmpp concepts and services you need to solve common problems Construct a complete business application or real-time service with Xmpp Every day, more software developers and service providers are using Xmpp for real-time applications, and with the help of Xmpp: The Definitive Guide, you can, too.</p>

XMPP: The Definitive Guide: Building Real-Time Applications with Jabber Technologies

Computers & Technology

Saint-Andre, Peter

Smith,Kevin

Tronçon, Remko

Web Development & Design

O'Reilly Media

Millions of people have been inspired by The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand's story of architect Howard Roark and his epic struggle for creative freedom. Yet inspiration is not enough: you need a blueprint for turning that vision into a flourishing life of joy and reason and meaning. The Tao of Roark provides that blueprint. It builds the foundation for greater freedom, dignity, depth, and beauty in life. It reveals the hidden connections between serenity and enthusiasm, passion and wisdom, independence and security, idealism and maturity, practicality and commitment. It shows the true harmony of self and other, inner and outer, the personal and the social. It lights the path to clearer thinking, healthier choices, greater achievement, and deeper emotions. It honors above all the sacred fire of individuality. It helps you find and keep the name of your soul. If you love The Fountainhead, you will treasure The Tao of Roark.

The Tao of Roark: Variations on a Theme from Ayn Rand

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Monadnock Valley Press

<p>The best life is a happy life, and a happy life is easy to achieve: all you need is to understand what is natural and needful for human beings (such as health, serenity, and companionship), and to avoid destructive emotions like anger and envy along with groundless desires for fame, power, public honors, great riches, and immortality. So argued the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Although he lived over 2300 years ago, the ideas and practices that Epicurus recommended are still compelling today. Letters on Happiness explores Epicureanism through a modern, down-to-earth dialogue between two young friends (and includes all-new translations of key Epicurean texts). Their extended conversation peels away the layers of misunderstanding about Epicurus that have accumulated over the centuries (e.g., that he advocated an unthinking hedonism), revealing the positive wisdom that lies at the core of this ancient creed. As Epicurus himself observed: "Reflect on what brings happiness, because if you have that you have everything, but if not you will do everything to attain it." Letters on Epicurus provides essential insights for the pursuit of happiness.</p>

Letters on Happiness: An Epicurean Dialogue

Traditional dictionaries of philosophy provide a great deal of detailed information and define a large number of uncommon terms. By contrast, The Ism Book is more of a "field guide" that cuts to the essence of key concepts in the history of ideas. The longest-running dictionary of philosophy on the Internet (continually maintained since 1996), The Ism Book is finally available in paperback and ebook formats for convenient reference. Naturally, the online version is still available at ismbook.com.

The Ism Book: A Field Guide to Philosophy

Henry David Thoreau, both naturalist and transcendentalist, always perceived the possibility of living a better life — some employment on your higher ground, which he called your upland farm. His writings encourage you to live deliberately, to pursue a path you can walk with love and reverence, to advance confidently in the direction of your dreams. Although Thoreau is often thought of as a mountain man or noble savage, in fact he favored a blending of civilization and wildness — and he still has much to teach us about the balance between work and leisure, society and solitude, nature and humanity, reflection and action, theory and practice. In Walden, Thoreau said that to be a philosopher is so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates. The Upland Farm explores Thoreau's timeless views on ethics and happiness for modern readers in an inspiring yet practical way.

The Upland Farm: Thoreau on Cultivating a Better Life