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Improving database performance requires an equal mix of understanding theoretical concepts and working through hands-on examples. You'll find both here. Many of the examples given will be immediately useful for monitoring and improving your PostgreSQL deployments, providing insight into hard-to-obtain information about your database. This book is aimed at intermediate to advanced database administrators using or planning to use PostgreSQL. Portions will also interest systems administrators looking to build or monitor a PostgreSQL installation, as well as developers interested in advanced database internals that impact application design.

Focusing on the challenges of navigating modern technology, this guide highlights the various online dangers children face through devices and applications. It offers insights into how youth engage with these technologies and the associated risks. Through real-life stories, the author illustrates deceptive online behaviors while equipping parents and teachers with practical strategies to monitor and protect children’s online activities. This essential resource empowers adults to foster safer internet experiences for young users.

"Kudos to Patty Bates-Ballard and Gregory Smith for helping all of us navigate diversity matters. Using examples ripped from the headlines, pulled from diversity training, and repeated at the water cooler, Bates-Ballard and Smith offer multiple ways we can all deal with comments that are offensive or insensitive. With their open and balanced approach, their humor, and their admonition that we should all model the respect we want to receive, Navigating Diversity is an important tool for diversity advocates and for others. No matter how experienced the diversity advocate or leader, there is something to learn from this book." - Dr. Julianne Malveaux, President, Bennett College for Women

An ordinary accident on Highway 44 in St. Louis takes an extraordinary turn, leading to a pivotal event that transforms the world. As the story unfolds, the seemingly routine incident reveals its profound implications, impacting lives and reshaping perceptions. The narrative explores the ripple effects of this moment, highlighting how a single occurrence can lead to significant change.

Eighteen new stories delve into the author's childhood experiences in Mendham, New Jersey, capturing the essence of growing up within American family life. Through humor and heartfelt nostalgia, Gregory L. Smith reflects on ordinary situations that resonate with adults reminiscing about their youth. This follow-up anthology offers a blend of wit and warmth, making it a relatable and engaging read for those who cherish their formative years.

This collection of erotic nonfiction poetry draws from the author's real-life experiences, aiming to evoke deep emotional and physical responses in readers. Through vivid imagery and personal narratives, it seeks to inspire women globally to connect with their sensuality, mirroring the intensity of the ink that crafted the verses. The work blends intimacy with authenticity, inviting readers to explore their desires and emotions.

This anthology features twenty-nine humorous memoirs reflecting on the author's childhood in Mendham, New Jersey, and his journey into adulthood, marriage, and beyond. The stories blend mischief and nostalgia, showcasing memorable moments like ruining Father's Day and playing Santa Claus. Infused with warmth and wit, this collection is enhanced by photographs, making it a delightful read for anyone who enjoys lighthearted tales of adventure and family life. It concludes the trilogy that began with More Mischievous in Mendham.

Set in late 1940s New Jersey, this anthology of comic memoirs captures the misadventures of Greg and his friends during their coming-of-age years. Through humorous storytelling reminiscent of Garrison Keillor, the author illustrates how their experiences reflect broader themes of American life and comedy, revealing that such escapades are universal rather than confined to one small town.