Books published by Stephen Fleming

Are you looking for hobbies that can be a favorite weekend pastime for young, old, and teens alike?Well, you can get 3 of them in a single book: Leather Crafting Wood Burning WhittlingWe all need a few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox).Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, across all age groups, these activities are required for different reasons.So I started writing this book to provide a minimalistic approach to information required to start your first leather project. It covers:Leather Crafting History of Leather Basics Tools and their usage Making Patterns Cutting Patterns Gluing Beveling, Embossing, Stamping Stitching basics Coloring and Finishing Tips, Techniques for the beginner Appendix: List of online resources available for free patterns, tips, and techniquWood Burning/Pyrography Introduction to the art: The history and steps involved Tools: All about tools required: Detailed instructions on using Wood Burner including different tips Designing, Tracing, and Shading: I must say the shading part only comes by practicing! Coloring, Polishing, and Finishing Safety Instructions: Very important and highlighted all through the book Step by Step instructions on 10 starter projects with pictures Frequently Asked Questions (All the ones I could remember and not covered in other chapters) Sample Designs: Mandala, Tiger, Dragon, and more.Whittling Introduction: History of Whittling, how it started and became part of popular culture. Wood: All about the type of wood, grains, and tips for starting. Tools: All about pocket and carving knives Techniques: All type of cuts Safety: Gloves, Thumb pads, duct tape, and other innovative options. Starter projects with photos and step by step instructions Frequently asked questions: 22 beginner questions as answered by experts: Multiple solutions to a single problem List of online resources for patternsWell, if you ever wanted to start your Journey in these crafts, this would be the perfect enabler and a guide for you.Why?Because I genuinely believe in the saying, "The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you."So, what are you waiting for? Get this updated book and start your Journey Today!

"Whittling for me is more than just an art. It is like meditation and rather therapeutical. Every single time you create something, it brings you the delight and also the happiness that meets your mind and soul". This is the reply I got from an old practitioner when I asked him how do you interpret Whittling. Then I realized the core idea behind this craft. It comes with no deadline, no pre-written script, no rules, and just pure expression of your emotions through a knife and a piece of wood.In the present times, when all the self-help gurus are talking about Digital Detox, Whittling comes as a strong contender to pass on to the young and the old alike.My Journey in WhittlingMy wife introduced me to the world of Whittling 5 years ago. As I was already into Leathercraft and Pyrography, I got the basics quickly. But reaching the intermediate level in any art requires practice and patience. It has been an incredible journey for the last few years, working alongside her on various Whittling projects.About the BookThis book is like a friend sharing his experiences and taking you from point A to B in your Whittling journey. The examples and references are real and taken out of the conversations with various experienced Whittlers.The book covers:Introduction: History of Whittling, how it started and became part of popular culture.Wood: All about the type of wood, grains, and tips for starting.Tools: All about pocket and carving knivesTechniques: All type of cutsSafety: Gloves, Thumb pads, duct tape, and other innovative options.Starter projects with photos and step by step instructionsFrequently asked questions: 22 beginner questions as answered by experts: Multiple solutions to a single problemList of online resources for patternsI have included realistic photographs, discussions, tips, FAQs, which I have received along the way of my journey in Whittling over the years.  Still on the fence?Okay, let me explain to you the difference between Wood Carving and Whittling?Whittling is like an unplanned vacation (go with the flow), and Wood Craving is like planning a vacation through a tour operator!And lastly my favorite analogy:When I was struggling to understand the concept of wood grain initially, one old-time whittler told me, "Think of the grain-like petting a cat. When you pet it head to tail, the fur all lies down, and the cat purrs. If you try to go from tail to head, it spikes up, and the cat gets very angry. Keep the cat happy."So what are you waiting for, get the book now and start your Whittling Journey! 

There are very few crafts in the world which gives as much satisfaction as Pyrography- AnonymousWhether you are a Technology professional like me or Financial Consultant or a Teacher, we all need to unwind and splash our creative juices once in a while and appreciate the power of imagination. This book is targeted at people from diverse backgrounds, trying Pyrography as a beginner and looking for to the point, minimalistic, value-packed information to start off with their first project.Why Pyrography?Of all the crafts I have done, Pyrography is the most value for money. It gives me immense satisfaction and serves the purpose for which I practice the art on the weekends.The best part is this art has got something for everyone.If you are a beginner, get a scrap wood and use your existing soldering pen to start the artwork. Later, you can shift to a proper burner. If you like calligraphy, you can burn letters. A friend of mine is a space enthusiast, and he is making space ships!With experience, you master the art of shading, which gives depth to the artwork. Drawing hair, fur, or skin of an animal takes time, but it is worthwhile to put the effort.The best part of this skill is it makes one of the best presents for the loved ones. As the art ages with time, it leaves a memorable piece of history to the coming generation.The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!This is not a traditional book but an effort from your friend to present the experience and discussions while learning this art in the last few years. I am not an expert (there are many I know who are just fabulous) but just a learner improving with each project.This book provides a minimalistic approach to the information required to start your first Pyrography project. It covers:Introduction to the art: The history and steps involvedTools: All about tools involved: Detailed instructions on using Wood Burner including different tipsDesigning, Tracing, and Shading: I must say the shading part only comes by practicing!Coloring, Polishing, and FinishingSafety Instructions: Very important and highlighted all through the bookStep by Step instructions on 10 starter projects with picturesFrequently Asked Questions (All the ones I could remember and not covered in other chapters)Sample Designs: Mandala, Tiger, Dragon, and more.I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips which helped me.This book is for people who are in their first lap of Pyrography journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools and need help in their initial projects.I have included photographs of realistic projects of beginners explaining the process and standard operating procedure while starting.So, what are you waiting for? Get this updated book and start your Pyrography Journey Today! 

What comes to your mind after reading the below statements from a renowned industry research firm? It is predicted that a large enterprise exclusive use of AIOps and digital experience monitoring tools to monitor applications and infrastructure will rise from 5% in 2018 to 30% in 2023. Also, Only 47% of machine learning models are making it into production (Comes MLOPS!)Do you have similar thoughts? Is it just a new Buzzword or repackaging of the existing system? If it's for real, how is it going to impact the Business/Industry? How my business or job would get impacted? If it has just started, how can I leverage from wherever I am? Which are the major players/startups in this area?Depending on your role, it may be useful for you to know about AIOPS & MLOPS: If you are a Business Consultant trying to make the system more efficient and profitable, reaping the benefits of Automation in your application development process If you are a Technology Consultant and want to make your operation more Agile, Automated and easily deployable If you are a Technology Professional looking for a role in these upcoming areas to be an early adopter in your organization or just starting your career and want to understand the ecosystem If you are from HR or Training field and want to understand the job/Training requirements for these upcoming roles Beyond the apparent hustle and bustle of buzzwords and nomenclature every year, I genuinely believe that AI would drastically change the software development and deployment model in the next two years, and all these new startups would drive this change. It's astonishing how fast this cycle is moving. Especially for us who had seen the world before the internet came into our daily lives!! This book is my attempt to update you on the unfolding story of AIOPS and MLOPS as "story till now. " So here is to our Continuous Learning and Progress! Cheers.

 What are you planning to gift to the little one this holiday season!  Here is a chance to gift a fun-filled book of Jokes, Riddles, Who Am I and Knock Knock Joke gamebook. It is a book that would engage the kids and the grownups (for assigning points!) and spreading lots of laughter and smiles all around.Yes, gift this book to the little one and play with the kids — more than the book, they would love to see you involved.So here is a call to:Mom and DadGrand Mom and Grand DadUncles and AuntsElder brother or sistersOr anyone who wants to bring a smile to the little one’s face!Relive your childhood with awesome Funny Jokes; Knock Knock jokes, Riddles and Who Am I questions.So, what are you waiting for?This holiday season, Gift this book and have a great time with kids!!

What are you planning to gift to the little one this holiday season!Here is a chance to gift a fun-filled book of Jokes, Riddles, Who Am I and Knock Knock Joke gamebook. It is a book that would engage the kids and the grownups (for assigning points!) and spreading lots of laughter and smiles all around.Yes, gift this book to the little one and play with the kids - more than the book, they would love to see you involved.So here is a call to: Mom and Dad Grand Mom and Grand Dad Uncles and Aunts Elder brother or sisters Or anyone who wants to bring a smile to the little one's face!Relive your childhood with awesome Funny Jokes; Knock Knock jokes, Riddles and Who Am I questions.So, what are you waiting for?This Thanksgiving and Christmas, Gift this book and have a great time with kids!!

Do you want to gift a book which the kid would cherish and remember you for?Here is your chance to gift an ultimate Would You Rather Fun Book which contains funny questions, Riddles, Mazes and games around 25 iconic landmarks across the globe.It would be a perfect Birthday, Holiday or Christmas gift for the kid you love and care. It would provide a chance for a fun-filled time with family, whether traveling or spending a lazy Sunday at home.So, what are you waiting for? Gift it to your kid, niece, nephew, grandkid or other children you want to make happy today!Get set go………

This Holiday Season, gift Fun and Knowledge to the little one!It would have an impression on the kid's mind about the various places around the globe. And guess what, he/she would always remember you whenever they visit these monuments because it is you who introduced it to them!Whether it is an ancient wonder like Great Pyramid in Egypt or the Statue of Liberty, the child while going through the Would You Rather questions, Mazes to the landmark, fill in the blanks or complete the sentence games would locate and picture the landmark in their minds.It would generate interest in the history, geography and introduce the young minds to diversity across the globe.So, what are you waiting for? Start the journey and take the kid to the most iconic landmarks across the globe!Get Set Go......

Well, you have been hearing a lot about DevOps lately, wait until you meet a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)!Google is the pioneer in the SRE movement and Ben Treynor from Google defines SRE as,” “what happens when a software engineer is tasked with what used to be called operations”. The ongoing struggles between Development and Ops team for software releases have been sorted out by a mathematical formula for green or red-light launches!Sounds interesting, how do you know which the organizations are using SRE: Apart from Google, you can find SRE job postings from LinkedIn, Twitter, Uber, Oracle, Twitter and many more.I also enquired about the average salary of a SRE in the USA and all the leading sites gave similar results around $130,000 per year. Also, currently the most sought job titles in the tech domain are DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer.So do you want to know, How SRE works, what are the skill sets required, How a software engineer can transit to SRE role, How LinkedIn used SRE to smoothen the deployment process?Here is your chance to dive into the SRE role and know what it takes to implement best SRE practices.The DevOps, Continuous Delivery and SRE movements are here to stay and grow, its time you to ride the wave!So, don’t wait and take action!

Are we doing DevOps or SRE?There are many blogs, videos, Quora posts discussing the similarities and differences in both the practices. SRE was developed by Google for internal consumption and overlaps with the DevOps culture and philosophy.Now Let’s See a Definition of DevOps & SRE!- DevOps is more of an organizational culture which fills the gap between coder and the operation person and aligns them to the overall organizational goal.- SRE is what happens when a software engineer is entrusted with operations!This book explains both of them in length and also covers relevant case studies and success stories and implementation strategies.This book can be used by a beginner, Technology Consultant, Business Consultant and Project Manager and any member of the project team trying to figure out SRE & DevOps. The structure of the book is such that it answers the most asked questions about DevOps & SRE. It also covers the best and the latest case studies with benefits. Therefore, it is expected that after going through this book, you can discuss the topic with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role.Here is your chance to dive into the DevOps &  SRE role and know what it takes to be and implement best practices.The DevOps, Continuous Delivery and SRE movements are here to stay and grow, its time you to ride the wave!So, don’t wait and take action!

The Continuous Delivery and SRE movements are here to stay and grow, its time you to ride the wave!This book goes in detail about DevOps Culture, Microservices Architecture, How to automate deployment using Kubernetes and How Google’s SRE and DevOps philosophies overlap. Overall it is a complete package for any application development stakeholder.This book can be used by a beginner, Technology Consultant, Business Consultant and Project Manager and any member of the project team trying to figure out SRE & CD. The structure of the book is such that it answers the most asked questions about DevOps, Microservices, Kubernetes and SRE. It also covers the best and the latest case studies with benefits. Therefore, it is expected that after going through this book, you can discuss the topic with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role.Here is your chance to dive into the CD & SRE role and know what it takes to be and implement best practices.The Continuous Delivery and SRE movements are here to stay and grow, its time you to ride the wave!So, don’t wait and take action!

Who are DevOps Engineers, What are their daily activities like, What were they doing before getting into DevOps, Is my current experience in line with the DevOps role?Well, in the last four months, I have been involved in the recruitment process of various DevOps related jobs in my current project. I have come across multiple Entry Level and Mid-Level career professionals inquisitive about expectations of the role and how their earlier experience would contribute to the DevOps role. Also, I have received several emails from readers asking how to switch from their existing roles (development, sysadmin, etc.). Based on the interactions, I have included "DevOps Engineer" related queries in the below categories and in this book, I will give you complete information about the position, career path and skill set required.The main queries were the following: Why DevOps? What are the job duties and day-to-day activities of a DevOps Engineer? What did DevOps engineers do before DevOps? What technical and soft skills are required to be an expert-level DevOps Engineer? What are some standard tools a DevOps engineer uses? What are other similar roles from where one can make the transition to the DevOps world? What are the Certifications/Courses one can do to become a DevOps Engineer? How can I get DevOps interviews with top companies? What are the average Salary, companies to work for, and designations/roles? How is the career path of a "DevOps Engineer"? How is the career advancement of a DevOps engineer?The book covers most of this information. Over the course of the book, you will gather information on what DevOps is, and how you can use it to improve your processes. You will also identify the different roles that are linked to DevOps. If you are keen on becoming a DevOps engineer, the last few chapters include information on what skillsyou need to develop and what path you need to choose. Also, the last chapter contains sample interview questions, which are the most common ones asked during a DevOps interview.Overall, this book is aimed at professionals looking for a DevOps role overview in a limited timeframe. If you have to connect the dots regarding your existing experience, credentials and its fitment/relationship with the DevOps role, it would provide you much-needed clarity. It also talks about other similar and related roles and its relationship with the DevOps role. Also, if you are part of the Project Management Team or Business Development Team or recruitment team (HR) this book will provide you required information about the DevOps role.Continuous Delivery is here to stay and evolve. The nomenclature would change; new buzzwords would come and go. So, if you are into this space, adapt to it and make it your growth engine.Cheers!

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into DevOps and Microservices Architecture? As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is the consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate DevOps, Microservices and other related concepts like Kanban, Scrum, Agile, SOA, Monolith Architecture, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes etc.You would also get to know about the leaders in DevOps and Microservices adoption and impact it had on the overall agility and hyper-growth of the adopters. This book covers the complete lifecycle for your understanding like Integrating, Testing, Deploying DevOps and Microservices architecture and the Security concerns while deploying it.I am confident that after going through the book you would be able to navigate the discussion with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role. Additionally, if you are new to the industry, and looking for an application development job, this book will help you to prepare with all the relevant information and understanding of the topic.** I am also providing additional booklet containing all the relevant news, trends, and resources for DevOps and Microservices Architecture."Grab your copy today along with DevOps and Microservices Booklet"

"Do you want to spend fun time with your kid full of creativity and imagination?"You are in the right place then!I am also a mother and realized that if the activity is combined with colourful characters and storytelling, then the time flies with the kid.Slime making is the hot activity right now, but more importantly, different types of slimes expose your child with the colour combination, creativity, freedom of selection, possibility and much more.All these activities whether with slime making or any other, when done along with parents or siblings also instil team spirit and navigation skills in your kid.This book presents 25 Do It Yourself (DIY) slime making recipes are drawn by me which will make the process enjoyable and relatable for you. All the slimes are represented as colourful characters which will make an impression on the kids' mind and he/she could relate it with things of similar shapes and colours.Inside you would find: Basic Slime Level 1 Slime - (a) Glass Slime (b) Fluffy Slime (c) Flubber (d) Monster Slime(e) Blood Slime (f) Fart Slime (g) Galaxy Slime (h) Glow in the dark Slime (i) Liquid Gold Slime(j) Bag of Fish Slime Level 2 Slime - (a) Avalanche Slime (b) Bubble Gum Slime (c) Butter Slime (d) Cloud Slime (e) Color Changing Slime (f) Floam Slime (g) Iceberg Slime (h) Magnet Slime (i) Sand Slime (j) Slime Bouncy Ball (h) Slushee Slime Edible Slime - (a) Jello Slime (b) Nutella Slime (c) Laffy Taffy SlimeIn addition to this, I would be also sharing additional recipes and updates with you.So, come and enjoy fun-filled and colourful times with your kid!Cheers!

The practical & scientific approach of following the" INTERMITTENT FASTING" methodology in your day to day life to achieve lean and fit body which is stepping stone for any success & happiness in life.!! * Free Bonus Included: Health & Wealth Magnetism e-book*You're about to discover :This book will teach you about 7 practical ways of Intermittent Fasting that could be followed in day to day life to achieve your weight loss & eventually fitness goals. You can choose any one or combination of 7 proposed techniques for your customized requirement. "The idea is to give offer you doable techniques based on my experience & results, which would contribute to your fitness goals and ultimately make you happy! The Background Story:Did you know that human beings have been fasting since evolution? Basically, human beings mainly fasted due to lack of food and for a number of reasons. For instance, both the ancient man and the hunter-gatherers didn't have food stores or refrigerators to make food available all-year round. In some instances, these people never found anything to eat and their body nevertheless "evolved" to function without food for long periods!On the other hand, there are religions among them Christians, Islam, and Buddhists who embrace fasting as part of the doctrine. This clearly shows that fasting is not something new. However, how can you exactly fast to lose weight? This is what this book will be about.Inside the Book you will find: # Intermittent Fasting Explained:what is it, historical facts.# The Scientific Logic behind it: How it affects the metabolism# Benefits: proven results of intermittent fasting# 7 Techniques:which technique has what outcome# Tips to succeed with Intermittent Fasting: The mental aspectStart your journey today only!

Love Yourself & Intermittent Fasting: 21 Day Plan for Learning "Self-Love" and 7 effective techniques of Intermittent Fasting(**Bonus : Health and Wealth Magnetism Book)Love Yourself:21 Day Plan For Learning "Self-Love" To Cultivate Self-Worth, Self-Belief, Self-Confidence, and Happiness.The entire journey towards any success and fulfillment begins with self- love and appreciation. You study or listen to achiever from any walk of life and he/she would always mention the magic of loving yourself. All of us are imperfect, but the journey towards being better versions of ourselves begins with learning the art of self-appreciation. This book is a result of my research and interviews with many successful leaders and it explains a 21 day achievable plan to learn the art of self-love, which would eventually lead to other goals of self-belief, confidence & happiness.Here is preview of what you'll learn... Understanding Self-Love How You Benefit From Loving Yourself Unconditionally Learning self-love to cultivate self-worth, self-belief & self -confidence: A 21 day action plan: It covers day 1 to day 21 activities and practice to be developed into daily habits Intermittent Fasting: 7 effective fasting techniques with scientific approach to stay healthy, lose weight, slow down aging process and live longer!As one famous CEO stated that life is like juggling three balls of health, family & career and first two balls are made of glass. It can't be restored once broken. So the transformation of life begins with focusing on great health. This book will teach you about 7 practical ways of Intermittent Fasting that could be followed in day to day life to achieve your weight loss & eventually fitness goals.Here is preview of what you'll learn... Intermittent Fasting Explained: It's history and definition The Scientific Logic behind it: How it affects the metabolism Benefits: Proven results of intermittent fasting 7 Techniques: Techniques with the corresponding outcome Tips to succeed with Intermittent Fasting: The psychological aspect

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into DevOps, Microservices Architecture and Kubernetes? As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is a consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into the IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate DevOps, Microservices and other related concepts like Kanban, Scrum, Agile, SOA, Monolith Architecture, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.You would also get to know about the leaders in DevOps and Microservices adoption and the impact it had on the overall agility and hyper-growth of the adopters. This book covers the complete lifecycle for your understanding like Integrating, Testing, Deploying DevOps and Microservices architecture and the Security concerns while deploying it.I am confident that after going through the book you would be able to navigate the discussion with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role. Additionally, if you are new to the industry, and looking for an application development job, this book will help you to prepare with all the relevant information and understanding of the topic.** I am also providing additional booklets containing all the relevant news, trends, and resources for DevOps and Microservices Architecture.

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into Microservices Architecture and Kubernetes? As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is a consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate DevOps, Microservices and other related concepts like Kanban, Scrum, Agile, SOA, Monolith Architecture, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes etc.You would also get to know about the leaders in Microservices and Kubernetes adoption and impact it had on the overall agility and hyper-growth of the adopters. This book covers the complete lifecycle for your understanding like: Integrating, Testing, Deploying and the Security concerns while deploying it.I am confident that after going through the book you would be able to navigate the discussion with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role. Additionally, if you are new to the industry, and looking for an application development job, this book will help you to prepare with all the relevant information and understanding of the topic.** I am also providing additional booklet containing all the relevant news, trends, and resources for Continuous Development.

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into DevOps and Kubernetes? As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is the consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software fast reliable reliably, and with fewer errors.You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate DevOps, Microservices and other related concepts like Kanban,Scrum,Agile, SOA, Monolith Architecture, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes etc.You would also get to know about the leaders in DevOps and Kubernetes adoption and the impact it had on the overall agility and hyper-growth of the adopters. This book covers the complete lifecycle for your understanding like: Integrating, Testing, Deploying DevOps and Kubernetes and the Security concerns while deploying it.I am confident that after going through the book you would be able to navigate the discussion with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role. Additionally, if you are new to the industry, and looking for an application development job, this book will help you to prepare with all the relevant information and understanding of the topic.** I am also providing additional booklet containing all the relevant news, trends, and resources for DevOps

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into Kubernetes? As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is a consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.. This book has been well written as a guide to getting started with Kubernetes, how they operate and how they are deployed. The book also explains the features and functions of Kubernetes and how it can be integrated into a total operational strategy for any project. Additionally, the reader will be able to learn how to deploy real-world applications with Kubernetes.The book has been written in a simple, easy to comprehend language and can be used by Non-Programmers, Project Managers, Business Consultants or any other persons with an interest in Kubernetes.I am confident that after going through the book you would be able to navigate the discussion with any stakeholder and take your agenda ahead as per your role. Additionally, if you are new to the industry, and looking for an application development job, this book will help you to prepare with all the relevant information and understanding of the topic.** I am also providing additional technology booklet containing all the relevant news, trends, and resources for Continuous Delivery