Islam and Statecraft: Religious Soft Power in the Arab Gulf States

Politics & Social Sciences

Hoffman, Jon

Politics & Government

I.B.Tauris

Published with the assistance of the U.S. Marine Corps, this sparkling, informative history of an elite fighting force chronicles 225 years of Marine activities, from major operations to interesting technological innovations, in a volume that includes hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

USMC: A Complete History (U.S. Military Series)

History

Military

Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.

Edson became one of the most versatile and respected Marines of his time: he was among the best combat leaders and most effective staff officers, an expert tactician, and also an artilleryman, a naval aviator, and a preeminent combat marksman.--Naval War College Review

Once a Legend: Red Mike Edson of the Marine Raiders

Biographies & Memoirs

Hoffman, Jon T.

Leaders & Notable People

Presidio Press

Master Apple's new Swift programming language by following the best practices to write efficient and powerful code About This Book<ul>
<li>Start with basic language features and progressively move to more advanced features</li>
<li>Learn to use Xcode's new Playground feature as you work through the immense number of examples in the book</li>
<li>Learn what makes development with Swift so exiting and also get pointers on pitfalls to avoid</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForIf you are a developer that learns best by looking at, and working with, code, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Apple's tools is beneficial but not mandatory.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Prototype and test code in a Playground</li> <li>Understand the basics of Swift, including operators, collections, control flows, and functions</li> <li>Create and use Classes, Structures, and Enums, including object-oriented topics such as inheritance, protocols, and Extensions</li> <li>Dwell into Subscripts, Optionals, and closures with real-world scenarios</li> <li>Employ Grand Central Dispatch to add concurrency to your applications</li> <li>Study the Objective-C interoperability with mix and match</li> <li>Access network resources using Swift</li> <li>Implement various standard design patterns in the Swift language</li> </ul>In DetailSwift is Apple's new innovative and user-friendly development language, which is packed with modern features to make programming easier, fun, and flexible.
This book begins by giving you a solid Introduction to the Swift programming language so you can quickly begin developing applications using this interesting language. It also covers advanced topics such as Objective-C interoperability, ARC, closures, and concurrency. Each concept covered is backed up with example code and demonstrates how to properly execute it. Next, you will be taught about all of the advanced features of Swift, and its interaction with Apple's APIs and libraries. You'll then learn to interact with REST-based web services using Swift. We will conclude the book by getting equipped to design and build applications using established design patterns.

Mastering Swift

Computers & Technology

Programming

Packt Pub Ltd

Dive into the latest release of the Swift programming language with this advanced Apple development book for creating exceptional iOS and osX applicationsAbout This Book<ul>
<li>Harness the latest and most advanced features of Swift 2 to develop quality iOS and OSX applications</li>
<li>Comprehensive coverage of all the advanced features of Swift and guidance on advanced design techniques</li>
<li>Dive deep into protocol extensions, learn new error handling model, and use featured Swift design patterns to write more efficient code</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForThis book is for developers that want to dive into the newest version of Swift. If you want in-depth knowledge of some of the most sophisticated elements of Swift development including protocol extensions, error-handling, design patterns, and concurrency, Mastering Swift 2 gives you guidance on how to use and apply them in your own projects.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Dive into the core components of Swift 2 including operators, collections, control flow, and functions</li>
<li>Create and use classes, structures, and enums including object-oriented topics such as inheritance, protocols, and extensions</li>
<li>Develop a practical understanding of subscripts, optionals, and closures</li>
<li>Learn how to use the new protocol extension and error handling features of Swift 2</li>
<li>Add concurrency to your applications using Grand Central Dispatch</li>
<li>Master Objective-C interoperability with Mix and Match</li>
<li>Access network resources using Swift</li>
<li>Implement various standard design patterns in the Swift language</li>
</ul>In DetailAt their Worldwide Developer's conference (WWDC) in 2015, Apple announced Swift 2, a major update to the innovative programming language they first unveiled to the world the year before. Swift 2 features exciting enhancements to the original iteration of Swift, acting, as Apple put it themselves as “a successor to the C and Objective-C languages.” – This book demonstrates how to get the most from these new features, and gives you the skills and knowledge you need to develop dynamic iOS and OS X applications.
Learn how to harness the newest features of Swift 2 todevelop advanced applications on a wide range of platforms with this cutting-edge development guide. Exploring and demonstrating how to tackle advanced topics such as Objective-C interoperability, ARC, closures, and concurrency, you'll develop your Swift expertise and become even more fluent in this vital and innovative language. With examples that demonstrate how to put the concepts into practice, and design patterns and best practices, you'll be writing better iOS and OSX applications in with a new level of sophistication and control.Style and approachThis book takes an example-based approach where each concept covered is supported by example code to not only give you a good understanding of the concept, but also to demonstrate how to properly implement it.

Mastering Swift 2

Networking & Cloud Computing

Dive into the latest release of the Swift programming language with this advanced Apple development bookAbout This Book<ul>
<li>Discover the new features and improvements to Swift 3</li>
<li>Get to grips with advanced design patterns and techniques to write smarter, cleaner Swift code</li>
<li>Become a more fluent Swift developer and build powerful, impressive iOS and OS X applications.</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForThis book is for developers who want to dive into the newest version of Swift.
If you are a developer that learns best by looking at, and working with code, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Apple's tools is beneficial but not mandatory.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Dive into the core components of Swift 3.0, including operators, collections, control flow, and functions</li>
<li>Create and use classes, structures, and enums</li>
<li>Understand object-oriented Swift and see how to tackle inheritance, protocols, and extensions</li>
<li>Develop a practical understanding of subscripts, optionals, and closures</li>
<li>See how to use the new protocol extension and error handling features of Swift 3.0</li>
<li>Add concurrency to your applications using Grand Central Dispatch</li>
</ul>In DetailSwift is the definitive language of Apple development today. It’s a vital part of any iOS and OS X developer’s skillset, helping them to build the most impressive and popular apps on the App Store—the sort of apps that are essential to iPhone and iPad users every day. With version 3.0, the Swift team have added new features to improve the development experience—making it easier to get the results you want and customers expect.
Inside, you’ll find the key features of Swift 3.0 and quickly learn how to use the newest updates to your development advantage. From Objective-C interoperability to ARC, to closures and concurrency, this advanced Swift guide will develop your expertise and make you more fluent in this vital programming language. 
We give you in-depth knowledge of some of the most sophisticated elements of Swift development including protocol extensions, error-handling, design patterns, and concurrency, and guide you on how to use and apply them in your own projects. You'll see how even the most challenging design patterns and programming techniques can be used to write cleaner code and to build more performant iOS and OS X applications. 
By the end of this book, you’ll have a handle on effective design patterns and techniques, which means you’ll soon be writing better iOS and OS X applications with a new level of sophistication and control.Style and approachPacked with practical examples that show you how to put the concepts you learn into practice quickly, we’ll takes you through some of the most advanced and sophisticated elements of the language in a practical and actionable way. You can also download the code to use yourself

Mastering Swift 3

Operating Systems

Packt Publishing

Unleash the power of Swift and discover the skills required to build incredible robust iOS applications About This Book * Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on course * Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality * Specialize in developing real iOS apps, and 2D and 3D video games using Swift and Cocoapods * Dive deep into protocol extensions, learn new error handling model and use featured Swift design patterns to write more efficient code Who This Book Is For This course would be for app developers who are new to developing for iOS or OSX and are trying to get grips with Swift for the first time. What You Will Learn * From a solid understanding of the Swift 2 language * Get to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually works * Understand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks, so you are not intimidated by them * Create a server in Swift to deliver JSON data to an iOS app * Take advantage of Cocoapods to use third-party libraries * Build games with SpriteKit and SceneKit * Develop an app running on the cloud to act as an API server for your client's apps * Dive into the core components of Swift 2 including operators, collections, control flow, and functions * Create and use classes, structures, and enums including object-oriented topics such as inheritance, protocols, and extensions * Develop a practical understanding of subscripts, optionals, and closures * Master Objective-C interoperability with mix and match * Access network resources using Swift * Implement various standard design patterns in the Swift language In Detail The Swift--Developing iOS Applications course will take you on a journey to become an efficient iOS and OS X developer, with the latest trending topic in town. Right from the basics to the advanced level topics, this course would cover everything in detail. We'll embark our journey by dividing the learning path into four modules. Each of these modules are a mini course in their own right; and as you complete each one, you'll gain key skills and be ready for the material in the next module. The first module is like a step-by-step guide to programming in Swift 2. Each topic is separated into compressible sections that are full of practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Each section builds on the previous topics, so you can develop a proficient and comprehensive understanding of app development in Swift 2. By the end of this module, you'll have a basic understanding of Swift 2 and its functionalities. The second module will be the an easy-to-follow guide filled with tutorials to show you how to build real-world apps. The difficulty and complexity level increases chapter by chapter. Each chapter is dedicated to build a new app, beginning from a basic and unstyled app through to a full 3D game. The last two chapters show you how to build a complete client-server e-commerce app right from scratch. You'll be able to build well-designed apps, effectively use AutoLayout, develop videogames, and build server apps. The third and the last module of our course will take an example-based approach where each concept covered is supported by example code to not only give you a good understanding of the concept, but also to demonstrate how to properly implement it. Style and approach This course includes all the resources that will help you jump into the app development .This course covers all the important aspects Swift application development and is divided into individual modules so that you develop your skill after the completion of a module and get ready for the next. Through this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to use Swift programming with hands-on examples from scratch to finish!

Swift: Developing iOS Applications

Scalzo, Giordano

Wagner, Andrew J

Key FeaturesLeverage the power of protocol-oriented programming in your applications and learn from real world use casesCreate a flexible codebase with protocols and protocol extensionsIncrease the overall productivity and performance of applications with protocol-oriented programmingBook DescriptionOne of the most important additions to the new features and capabilities of the Swift programming language was an overhaul of Protocols. Protocol-oriented programming and first class value semantics have now become two incredibly powerful concepts at the heart of Swift’s design.This book will help you understand the difference between object-oriented programming and protocol-oriented programming. It will demonstrate how to work with protocol-oriented programming using real world use cases. You will gain solid knowledge of the different types that can be used in Swift and the differences between value and reference types. You will be taught how to utilize the advanced features of protocol-oriented programming to boost the performance of your applications.By the end of the book, you will have a thorough understanding of protocol-oriented programming and how to utilize it to build powerful, practical applications.What you will learnUnderstand the difference between object-oriented programming and protocol-oriented programmingExplore the different types that Swift offers and what pitfalls to avoidError handling with do-try-catch blockDelve into Generics and Generic programmingImplement several design patterns in a protocol-oriented wayHow to design applications by prioritizing the protocol first and the actual type secondAbout the AuthorJon Hoffman has over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology. Over those 20 years, Jon has worked in the areas of system administration, network administration, network security, application development, and architecture. Currently, Jon works as a senior software engineer for Syn-Tech Systems.Jon has developed extensively for the iOS platform since 2008. This includes several apps that he has published in the App Store, apps that he has written for third parties, and numerous enterprise applications. What really drives Jon is the challenges the information technology field provides and there is nothing more exhilarating to him than overcoming a challenge.You can follow Jon on his two blogs: http://masteringswift.blogspot.com and http://myroboticadventure.blogspot.com.Some of Jon’s other interests are watching baseball (Go Sox) and basketball (Go Celtics). Jon also really enjoys Tae Kwon Do where he and his oldest daughter Kailey earned their black belts together early in 2014, Kim (his wife) earned her black belt in December 2014, and his youngest daughter is currently working towards her black belt.Table of ContentsObject-Oriented and Protocol-Oriented ProgrammingOur Type ChoicesCatching Our ErrorsAll About the ProtocolLets Extend Some TypesWorking with GenericsAdopting Design Patterns in SwiftCase Studies

Swift 3 Protocol-Oriented Programming - Second Edition

Build fast and powerful applications by harnessing the power of protocol-oriented programming in Swift 4Key FeaturesLeverage the power of protocol-oriented programming in your applications and learn from real-world use casesCreate a flexible code base with protocols and protocol extensionsLeverage the power of generics in Swift 4 to create very flexible frameworksBook DescriptionSwift has become the number one language used in iOS and macOS development. The Swift standard library is developed using protocol-oriented programming techniques, generics, and first-class value semantics; therefore, every Swift developer should understand these powerful concepts and how to take advantage of them in their application design.This book will help you understand the differences between object-oriented programming and protocol-oriented programming. It will demonstrate how to work with protocol-oriented programming using real-world use cases. You will gain a solid knowledge of the various types that can be used in Swift and the differences between value and reference types. You will be taught how protocol-oriented programming techniques can be used to develop very flexible and easy-to-maintain code.By the end of the book, you will have a thorough understanding of protocol-oriented programming and how to utilize it to build powerful and practical applications.What you will learnUnderstand the differences between object-oriented programming and protocol-oriented programmingExplore the different types that Swift offers and what pitfalls to avoidDelve into generics and generic programmingLearn how to implement Copy-On-Write within your custom typesImplement several design patterns in a protocol-oriented wayDesign applications by prioritizing the protocol first and the implementation types secondTable of ContentsStarting with the ProtocolOur type choicesExtensionsGenericsObject-Oriented ProgrammingProtocol-Oriented ProgrammingAdopting Design Patterns in SwiftCase Studies

Swift 4 Protocol-Oriented Programming - Third Edition

Web Development & Design

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Islam and Statecraft: Religious Soft Power in the Arab Gulf States

USMC: A Complete History (U.S. Military Series)

USMC: A Complete History (U.S. Military Series)

Once a Legend: Red Mike Edson of the Marine Raiders

Mastering Swift

Mastering Swift 2

Mastering Swift 3

Swift: Developing iOS Applications

Swift 3 Protocol-Oriented Programming - Second Edition

Swift 4 Protocol-Oriented Programming - Third Edition