MICHAEL FITZGERALD

La tecnología XML define una sintaxis para la creación de un marcado. El término "marcado" se refiere a elementos, atributos y otras estructuras que permiten etiquetar documentos y datos de manera que puedan tener un significado que pueda ser interpretado o reconocido por otros individuos u otros ordenadores. XML quizas no sea en si la panacea para todos los problemas de intercambio, pero cada vez resulta una opcion mas practica para empaquetar y mover datos entre los sistemas o bien para representar los datos de un modo legible y consistente. La mision de este libro consiste en servir como punto de partida para conocer muchas de las cosas que pueden hacerse mediante este lenguaje. Se centra en los casos mas representativos y en tareas fundamentales que pueden realizarse rapidamente como definir, leer, crear y manipular documentos XML y poner a trabajar en definitiva el enorme poder de XML en Internet y en diversas aplicaciones de productividad. Si esta creando contenido para un sitio web, administrando datos para su intercambio electronico, escribiendo un articulo o un manual o bien desarrollando sus propios proyectos personales, encontrara en esta obra todas las tecnicas necesarias para tener exito gracias a XML.

Intended for experienced web developers, this collection of 100 tips offers advice on performing the core tasks associated with XML. It explores ways to use XSLT and XPath to transform XML documents, then discusses common XML vocabularies and frameworks, schema languages, and syndication feeds. A thermometer rates the difficulty of each hack. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

XSLT is a powerful language for transforming XML documents into something else. That something else can be an HTML document, another XML document, a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file, a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) file, Java code, or a number of other things. You write an XSLT stylesheet to define the rules for transforming an XML document, and the XSLT processor does the work. As useful as XSLT is, its peculiar characteristics make it a difficult language in which to get started. In fact, newcomers are often a little dazed on first contact. Learning XSLT offers a hands-on introduction to help them get up to speed with XSLT quickly. The book will help web developers and designers understand this powerful but often mystifying template-driven and functional-styled language, getting them over the many differences between XSLT and the more conventional programming languages. Learning XSLT moves smoothly from the simple to complex, illustrating all aspects of XSLT 1.0 through step-by-step examples that you'll practice as you work through the book. Thorough in its coverage of the language, the book makes few assumptions about what you may already know. You'll learn about XSLT's template-based syntax, how XSLT templates work with each other, and gain an understanding of XSLT variables. Learning XSLT also explains how the XML Path Language (XPath) is used by XSLT and provides a glimpse of what the future holds for XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0. The ability to transform one XML vocabulary to another is fundamental to exploiting the power of XML. Learning XSLT is a carefully paced, example-rich introduction to XSLT that will have you understanding and using XSLT on your own in no time.

In "1812: A Tale of Cape Cod," Michael Fitzgerald intricately weaves a historical narrative that transports readers to a pivotal year in American history, encapsulating the turbulent tensions of the War of 1812 through the lens of life on Cape Cod. Utilizing a rich tapestry of vivid characters and descriptive prose, Fitzgerald captures the essence of maritime culture interwoven with the broader geopolitical conflicts of the era. His deft use of dialogue and atmospheric detail serves to immerse the reader in a setting that reflects both the uniqueness and universality of the human experience during times of strife and resilience. Michael Fitzgerald, a seasoned historian and writer, draws from his extensive knowledge of early American life and maritime history to flesh out the contrasting landscapes of land and sea. Growing up near Cape Cod imbued him with a deep appreciation for its history and local lore, propelling him to explore the narratives that connect communities to their heritage. Fitzgeralds passion for storytelling is evident, as he offers insights into the lives of ordinary people caught in the throes of extraordinary events. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, as well as those seeking a profound connection to Cape Cods past. Fitzgeralds narrative not only entertains but also educates, making it a compelling read for anyone looking to understand the complexity of American identity during the early 19th century. Dive into this evocative tale that beautifully marries personal stories with sweeping historical events.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Ragged London describes life in the rookeries of London, where forty people would live together in one room. Although life was a constant struggle against famine, disease and violence, the people enjoyed a closeness that was more than the result of overcrowding. Their lives were lived entirely within the mean streets of their little corner of London. They were born and raised within the rookeries, earned their meagre living there, enjoyed life as best they could, dressed in the latest fashion, got married, had children, died and were buried there. The lack of cooking facilities led to them inventing the takeaway, and there was absolutely no sanitation. In the poorest district of all, St Giles, only a single water pump serviced the entire population. It was a closed world, although the population explosion of nineteenth-century London led to millions of new arrivals in the already-congested rookery districts. The areas were lawless to a degree that dwarfs contemporary concerns about crime. Though life was cheap in the rookeries, they produced some of the best soldiers and sailors in the British armed forces.

How much of what exceptional people achieve can be put down to their own efforts and inner drive, and how much to fate? In this groundbreaking study, the authors argue that the extraordinary achievements of key figures in Irish history were indeed unstoppable - a product of their character and unique way of interacting with the world. In a series of fascinating character studies, Antoinette Walker and Michael Fitzgerald argue that many of those who were crucial to the development of Irelands political, scientific and artistic traditions - the revolutionaries Robert Emmet, Padraig Pearse and Eamon de Valera; the scientist Robert Boyle, mathematician William Rowan Hamilton and ethnographer Daisy Bates; and the poet W. B. Yeats and writers James Joyce and Samuel Beckett - would, if they were alive today, be diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome. The authors examine the character quirks that lead them to believe that all nine can be seen as Asperger geniuses. They assert that this condition meant that all nine were virtually predestined to become exceptional figures in their chosen field and that, moreover, Aspergers syndrome can be seen as the key to genius in all ages and all cultures.