Set in 1960s Sweetwater, Alabama, the story follows a timid biracial girl named Margaret Ann as she navigates the complexities of identity and race in a segregated society. Facing challenges from her peers and community, she discovers her own strength and learns to embrace her unique heritage. The narrative explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the quest for self-acceptance, providing a poignant reflection on the struggles and triumphs of growing up amidst social upheaval.
The book captures the unique essence and vibrant culture of the South, exploring its distinct energy and charm. Through rich storytelling, it delves into the region's traditions, landscapes, and the warmth of its people. The narrative invites readers to experience the South's historical depth and contemporary life, highlighting the interplay between past and present. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, it paints a picture of a place that resonates with a special spirit and connection to its roots.
When you need practical hands-on support for Active Directory, the updated edition of this extremely popular Cookbook provides quick solutions to more than 300 common (and uncommon) problems you might encounter when deploying, administering, and automating Microsoft's network directory service. For the third edition, Active Directory expert Laura E. Hunter offers troubleshooting recipes based on valuable input from Windows administrators, in addition to her own experience. You'll find solutions for the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode), multi-master replication, Domain Name System (DNS), Group Policy, the Active Directory Schema, and many other features. The Active Directory Cookbook will help you: Perform Active Directory tasks from the command line Use scripting technologies to automate Active Directory tasks Manage new Active Directory features, such as Read-Only Domain Controllers, fine-grained password policies, and more Create domains and trusts Locate users whose passwords are about to expire Apply a security filter to group policy objects Check for potential replication problems Restrict hosts from performing LDAP queries View DNS server performance statistics Each recipe includes a discussion explaining how and why the solution works, so you can adapt the problem-solving techniques to similar situations. Active Directory Cookbook is ideal for any IT professional using Windows Server 2008, Exchange 2007, and Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007, including Active Directory administrators looking to automate task-based solutions. "It is rare for me to visit a customer site and not see a copy of Active Directory Cookbook on a shelf somewhere, which is a testament to its usefulness. The Cookbook takes the pain out of everyday AD tasks by providing concise, clear and relevant recipes. The fact that the recipes are provided using different methods (graphical user interface, command line and scripting) means that the book is suitable for anyone working with AD on a day-to-day basis. The introduction of PowerShell examples in this latest edition will be of particular interest for those looking to transition from VBScript. Laura has also done a great job in extending the Cookbook in this edition to encompass the broad range of changes to AD in Windows Server 2008." --Tony Murray, Founder of Activedir.org and Directory Services MVP "If you already understand Active Directory fundamentals and are looking for a quick solution to common Active Directory related tasks, look no further, you have found the book that you need." --joe Richards, Directory Services MVP "The Active Directory Cookbook is the real deal... a soup-to-nuts catalog of every administrative task an Active Directory administrator needs to perform. If you administer an Active Directory installation, this is the very first book you have to put on your shelf." --Gil Kirkpatrick, Chief Architect, Active Directory and Identity Management, Quest Software and Directory Services MVP
When a sweet, lonely bird named Margalo falls into Stuart's life, he invites her into his home, but Margalo isn't as nice as she seems and Stuart must show her how imporatant being nice can be.
Set in an Appalachian mining town during the early to mid-1900s, the narrative follows the intertwined lives of three women navigating a harsh societal landscape. It explores the clash between Cherokee spirituality and Old Testament beliefs, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of motherhood. The story delves into the darker aspects of humanity, showcasing a cycle of abuse perpetuated by the wicked. Ultimately, it is one woman's journey towards understanding and forgiveness that offers a glimmer of hope in breaking this cycle.
