Books with author Benjamin Cane

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover Art by Jeff Brown

Identify, capture and resolve common issues faced by Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrators using best practices and advanced troubleshooting techniquesAbout This BookDevelop a strong understanding of the base tools available within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and how to utilize these tools to troubleshoot and resolve real-world issuesGain hidden tips and techniques to help you quickly detect the reason for poor network/storage performanceTroubleshoot your RHEL to isolate problems using this example-oriented guide full of real-world solutionsWho This Book Is ForIf you have a basic knowledge of Linux from administration or consultant experience and wish to add to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux troubleshooting skills, then this book is ideal for you. The ability to navigate and use basic Linux commands is expected.What You Will LearnIdentify issues that need rapid resolution against long term root cause analysisDiscover commands for testing network connectivity such as telnet, netstat, ping, ip and curlSpot performance issues with commands such as top, ps, free, iostat, and vmstatUse tcpdump for traffic analysisRepair a degraded file system and rebuild a software raidIdentify and troubleshoot hardware issues using dmesgTroubleshoot custom applications with strace and knowledge of Linux resource limitationsIn DetailRed Hat Enterprise Linux is an operating system that allows you to modernize your infrastructure, boost efficiency through virtualization, and finally prepare your data center for an open, hybrid cloud IT architecture. It provides the stability to take on today's challenges and the flexibility to adapt to tomorrow's demands.In this book, you begin with simple troubleshooting best practices and get an overview of the Linux commands used for troubleshooting. The book will cover the troubleshooting methods for web applications and services such as Apache and MySQL. Then, you will learn to identify system performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot network issues; all while learning about vital troubleshooting steps such as understanding the problem statement, establishing a hypothesis, and understanding trial, error, and documentation. Next, the book will show you how to capture and analyze network traffic, use advanced system troubleshooting tools such as strace, tcpdump & dmesg, and discover common issues with system defaults.Finally, the book will take you through a detailed root cause analysis of an unexpected reboot where you will learn to recover a downed system.Style and approachThis is an easy-to-follow guide packed with examples of real-world core Linux concepts. All the topics are presented in detail while you're performing the actual troubleshooting steps.

Magic, Myths and the Legend of Hullabee IslandA new fantasy series for the whole family to enjoy. All her life Geneva has been preparing for this battle--good versus evil, light versus darkness. She knows the odds of victory are slim. She's just one girl facing an army of darkness, but her magic has grown more powerful and by the next Blood Moon she will be stronger than ever. With Ravin's army growing by the day, Geneva is going to need every ounce of magic she can summon, and that means cutting ties to everything that makes her weak. Geneva sacrifices herself to save her friends and family, planning to defeat the enemy from within their walls. Imprisoned and alone in the legendary Tower of Lux, Geneva struggles with the weight of her destiny. But her friends refuse to let her face her fate alone. They plot a secret rescue mission that could ruin all of Geneva's plans. With the lives of her friends hanging in the balance Geneva will face her most difficult challenge yet. Can she find the courage to fulfill her destiny no matter the cost? Book #4 in the Geneva Sommers Series.The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Identify, capture and resolve common issues faced by Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrators using best practices and advanced troubleshooting techniquesAbout This BookDevelop a strong understanding of the base tools available within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and how to utilize these tools to troubleshoot and resolve real-world issuesGain hidden tips and techniques to help you quickly detect the reason for poor network/storage performanceTroubleshoot your RHEL to isolate problems using this example-oriented guide full of real-world solutionsWho This Book Is ForIf you have a basic knowledge of Linux from administration or consultant experience and wish to add to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux troubleshooting skills, then this book is ideal for you. The ability to navigate and use basic Linux commands is expected.What You Will LearnIdentify issues that need rapid resolution against long term root cause analysisDiscover commands for testing network connectivity such as telnet, netstat, ping, ip and curlSpot performance issues with commands such as top, ps, free, iostat, and vmstatUse tcpdump for traffic analysisRepair a degraded file system and rebuild a software raidIdentify and troubleshoot hardware issues using dmesgTroubleshoot custom applications with strace and knowledge of Linux resource limitationsIn DetailRed Hat Enterprise Linux is an operating system that allows you to modernize your infrastructure, boost efficiency through virtualization, and finally prepare your data center for an open, hybrid cloud IT architecture. It provides the stability to take on today's challenges and the flexibility to adapt to tomorrow's demands.In this book, you begin with simple troubleshooting best practices and get an overview of the Linux commands used for troubleshooting. The book will cover the troubleshooting methods for web applications and services such as Apache and MySQL. Then, you will learn to identify system performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot network issues; all while learning about vital troubleshooting steps such as understanding the problem statement, establishing a hypothesis, and understanding trial, error, and documentation. Next, the book will show you how to capture and analyze network traffic, use advanced system troubleshooting tools such as strace, tcpdump & dmesg, and discover common issues with system defaults.Finally, the book will take you through a detailed root cause analysis of an unexpected reboot where you will learn to recover a downed system.Style and approachThis is an easy-to-follow guide packed with examples of real-world core Linux concepts. All the topics are presented in detail while you're performing the actual troubleshooting steps.

Magic, Myths and the Legend of Hullabee IslandA new fantasy series for the whole family to enjoy. Geneva finally knows her true identity. Her quest for the truth uncovered the legendary Book of Secrets. The fabled tome gave her a name, a family and a destiny to fulfill. But it's much more than she bargained for. Hullabee Island holds more secrets than she ever imagined. The further she and her friends move into the mystical rainforest the more truths they uncover, proving nothing is what it seems. While on the run from the island's evil dark army, a forgotten tribe offers unexpected refuge to Geneva and friends, bringing new allies into her life. They teach her how to access magic beyond her wildest dreams. But can she trust them with the mysterious secrets of her destiny? Geneva isn't the only one determined to solve the mysteries the book holds. With the enemy closing in, her powers will be tested. Is she strong enough to harness the legendary power the Book of Secrets grants, or will it fall into the wrong hands?Book #2 in the Geneva Sommers Series.The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Geneva Sommers, a young orphan girl on a quest to know who she is, has always wished for a different life. Since the great flood and the untimely death of her parents, she’s lived a captive life at the orphanage, barely surviving the dangerous predators that patrol the prison-like walls of the Troian Center. One day, Nova, a brave orphan boy claiming to know the truth, speaks up. He tells her an impossible legend and that she’s the key to unlocking it. Not only does he believe she’s the daughter of a long-lost goddess, but he thinks she holds the magic necessary to save their island. If the myths are true, not only will Geneva learn her true identity but she could be the only one able to prevent Hullabee Island from falling into the hands of a dark and mysterious enemy. With the help of Nova and her fellow outcast friends, Geneva plans to escape the Troian Center to uncover the truth and save her island. But first, she must learn to master her newly acquired magic powers. Will she master her magic in time or will her quest for the truth be her fatal flaw?The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Fairytales all begin with Once Upon a Time . . . but do they always have a happy every after? Find out where the magic of Hullabee Island begins. Mermaids, Father Time, Mother Nature, fairies and magic mirrors are just a few of the mysterious myths and legends that shroud the island in mystery. Discover how Geneva and her friends first meet and uncover the strange beauty of their island and the power it holds. Six fairytales ripped from Hullabee Island's world of folklore and legends. Book #5 in the Geneva Sommers Series. The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Magic, Myths and the Legend of Hullabee IslandA new fantasy series for the whole family to enjoy. A lie is like a single match--if not tended it can set the world ablaze. Geneva has unraveled a terrifying truth from the Book of Secrets. She is the only one who can decode the mythical map hidden deep in the Troian Center and save her beloved island from falling into the hands of Ravin, the evil god who killed her parents. In order to fulfill her magical destiny she must make a decision. Continue to run from her enemies or risk her life to face them head on? If Ravin's dark army takes control of Hullabee Island, Geneva will lose her magic, the only connection she has left to her parents. But the only way to stop him is to return to the orphanage she barely escaped. Desperate to protect her friends and fulfill her destiny, Geneva begins to weave a dangerous web of lies thinking it's the only way to protect everyone she cares about. But she'll soon learn the price of such deception. Can Geneva save the island and repair the damage her lies have caused or will she be forced to watch everything she's loves burn down around her? Book #3 in the Geneva Sommers Series.The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

A lie is like a single match—if not tended it can set the world ablaze. Geneva has unraveled a terrifying truth from the Book of Secrets. She is the only one who can decode the mythical map hidden deep in the Troian Center and save her beloved island from falling into the hands of Ravin, the evil god who killed her parents. In order to fulfill her magical destiny she must make a decision. Continue to run from her enemies or risk her life to face them head on? If Ravin’s dark army takes control of Hullabee Island, Geneva will lose her magic, the only connection she has left to her parents. But the only way to stop him is to return to the orphanage she barely escaped. Desperate to protect her friends and fulfill her destiny, Geneva begins to weave a dangerous web of lies thinking it’s the only way to protect everyone she cares about. But she’ll soon learn the price of such deception. Can Geneva save the island and repair the damage her lies have caused or will she be forced to watch everything she’s loves burn down around her?The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

Geneva finally knows her true identity. Her quest for the truth uncovered the legendary Book of Secrets. The fabled tome gave her a name, a family and a destiny to fulfill. But it’s much more than she bargained for. Hullabee Island holds more secrets than she ever imagined. The further she and her friends move into the mystical rainforest the more truths they uncover, proving nothing is what it seems. While on the run from the island’s evil dark army, a forgotten tribe offers unexpected refuge to Geneva and friends, bringing new allies into her life. They teach her how to access magic beyond her wildest dreams. But can she trust them with the mysterious secrets of her destiny? Geneva isn’t the only one determined to solve the mysteries the book holds. With the enemy closing in, her powers will be tested. Is she strong enough to harness the legendary power the Book of Secrets grants, or will it fall into the wrong hands?The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase and Harry Potter.

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover art by Jeff Brown