Exiled Corporate Marshal Ziglar Ghostshade is haunted by the lingering spirit of his murdered husband, Gio. Unable to bring himself to keep the promise he made to spread Gio’s ashes on Ipanema beach, he passes his time committing identity theft and inhaling grief-donuts at Sweet Sally’s Bakery. Caught in the crossfire of debt and notoriety, Ziggy’s world spirals out of control when his possessions, including Gio’s ashes, are confiscated by District DipShip’s audacious new CEO, Alexia Ito. Cornered by Alexia’s cunning manipulation, Ziggy is blackmailed into assembling a team of serial killers for the outlandish Super Serial competition, a corporate-sponsored sporting event that pits murderers against each other in a battle to the death. Armed with an eclectic ensemble including administrative marvel, Pepper Devoux, resident eccentric analyst, Floyd McNut, and the unforgettable forgettable security guard, Joe, Ziggy sets out on a dangerous mission to catch the killers before time runs out and he loses Gio forever. Together, Ziggy and his motley crew must navigate a world of corporate intrigue, explosive encounters, and deadly investigations, where orchestrated deathmatches are the norm, and serial killers aren’t the only villains. Set against the backdrop of a corporate dystopia run amok, Super Serial is a dark comedy thriller that reveals the power of friendship, the pursuit of justice, and the unrelenting spirit of resilience in the face of outrageous odds.

Forecasting Oracle Performance is the first Oracle-specific book to assist DBAs with forecasting future performance of new and existing database systems. It shows you how to create a model of a database system. Different types of models are introduced: mathematical, simulation, and benchmark. You'll learn how to create the right model for the risks you seek to mitigate and how to validate your model. Then you'll discover how to interpret results in the form of a forecast. In total, this book gives you everything you need to confidently work with business management in preparing for the future of your systems.

During the twentieth century, civil and military aviation has played a prominent role in the history and development of New Mexico. Commercial operators have exploited the advantages offered by aircraft to overcome the unique challenges of geography and climate. By virtue of New Mexico’s comparative isolation which suited the secrecy of innumerable military projects, a wide variety of military aircraft have been based there through the years. The list of military aircraft types that made up the tapestry of New Mexico aviation is as extensive as the list of legendary figures who have contributed to its amazing history. While most of the military aircraft types no longer grace the airspace over New Mexico, many can be viewed in their former splendor as they stand as gate guards or museum exhibits. This booklet provides a comprehensive guide to where these restored aircraft can be found. Complementing the details concerning aircraft specifications and roles, the author has included many facts. Finally, the descriptions of the recovery, restoration and preservation efforts stand as a tribute to the many volunteers who have devoted time, energy and financial support to ensure this rich heritage is preserved.This handbook is designed to provide aviation enthusiasts with a simple checklist on where to find retired military aircraft that are preserved in New Mexico.

Geek out—amazing gadget projects for Arduino beginners. Welcome to the wonderful wired world of Arduino—the flexible open-source electronics platform for creators. Become a coding superhero with Super Arduino—the easiest step-by-step, project-based guide for beginners who want to learn the latest tips and tricks while taking their DIY programming skills to the next level. Let your engineering imagination run wild. In this Arduino project workbook, you'll learn how to create great gadgets like a fabulous flag-waver, flashing disco shoes, a crazy clock, flip-a-switch with Wi-Fi, and even an echolocation distance sensor—like a bat! So what are you waiting for? Plug into Super Arduino and get the following: Calling all coders—Explore these easy-to-follow programming sketches specifically designed for Arduino beginners. Ignite your imagination—You'll make wired wearables, crazy costumes, and even home gadgets using step-by-step Arduino projects that build your skills—and coding confidence. Full-color format—From start to finish, four-color sketch images will help guide you. If you can dream it, there's a good chance you can build it—with this awesome Arduino beginner's guide.

Under today’s shortened fiscal horizons and contracted time-to-market schedules, traditional approaches to capacity planning are seen by management as inflating production schedules. In the face of relentless pressure to get things done faster, this book facilitates rapid forecasting of capacity requirements, based on opportunistic use of available performance data and tools so that management insight is expanded but production schedules are not. The book introduces such concepts as an iterative cycle of improvement called "The Wheel of Capacity Planning," and Virtual Load Testing, which provides a highly cost-effective method for assessing application scalability.