New Releases by Richard Johnson

"Vala Programming Language Essentials" "Vala Programming Language Essentials" offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the Vala language, expertly guiding readers from foundational concepts to advanced programming techniques. The book opens by delving into Vala's origins within the GNOME ecosystem, highlighting its unique design motivators and its streamlined compilation model, which translates clean, modern code into fast, native C binaries. Readers will become conversant with Vala’s robust syntax, core language constructs, and the sophisticated tooling ecosystem that supports efficient and productive development workflows across diverse platforms and environments. Moving beyond the basics, the book thoroughly examines Vala’s strongly-typed system, object-oriented paradigm, and seamless interoperability with C and the GObject framework. Detailed chapters unpack everything from value and reference semantics, memory management, and generics, to advanced features such as asynchronous programming, networking, and interprocess communication. Readers are also introduced to pragmatic topics like error handling, signal and delegate systems, and unit testing, making the text as practical as it is theoretical. Special attention is given to real-world use cases with applied case studies in desktop application development, microservices, reusable libraries, and performance optimization. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned software engineers, this essential reference also covers build systems (Meson, CMake, Autotools), packaging, and deployment strategies, ensuring a complete lifecycle understanding. The book concludes by surveying Vala’s evolving landscape, recent innovations, and its positioning among modern programming languages. Whether your goal is to contribute to the GNOME ecosystem, modernize existing C libraries, or build scalable, secure applications, "Vala Programming Language Essentials" provides the clarity, depth, and actionable insights necessary to master Vala and its rich, integrated development environment.

"InfiniBand Architecture and Implementation" "InfiniBand Architecture and Implementation" is an authoritative, in-depth guide to one of the most advanced interconnect technologies driving today’s high-performance computing, enterprise, and AI infrastructures. Beginning with a thorough exploration of InfiniBand’s origins, fundamental concepts, and layered architecture, the book masterfully contrasts it with competing standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and NVLink. Readers are introduced to critical terminology and immersed in the evolution of hardware and software standards that have propelled InfiniBand’s widespread adoption across industries. The book systematically dissects InfiniBand’s technical underpinnings, from the physical and link layers to advanced network, transport, and management layers. It delves into the inner workings of fabric topologies, host adapters, switches, and state-of-the-art features like HDR and NDR, providing a clear blueprint for successful design, initialization, discovery, automation, and integration with distributed systems. Real-world implementation insights encompass integration with MPI, IPoIB, storage protocols, virtualization, and cutting-edge accelerator technologies such as GPUDirect—all while addressing the challenges of scaling, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in both single and distributed deployments. Designed for architects, engineers, and researchers, this comprehensive reference also addresses security, reliability, and compliance concerns in detail, presenting strategies for partitioning, access control, threat mitigation, high availability, and disaster recovery. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on emerging trends, future challenges, and case studies of large-scale deployments, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to master InfiniBand technology or to design and operate resilient, high-performance computing fabrics at scale.

"Splunk for Data Insights" "Splunk for Data Insights" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the architecture, deployment, and mastery of Splunk—one of the leading platforms in data analytics and operational intelligence. Beginning with a detailed exploration of Splunk's core infrastructure, deployment models, and security architecture, the book skillfully equips both new and experienced practitioners with the foundational knowledge required for robust, scalable implementations, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. Readers will gain indispensable strategies for high availability, automated deployments, disaster recovery, and role-based access management, ensuring resilient and compliant Splunk environments. The journey continues by diving deep into every facet of data ingestion, onboarding, and search processing. You’ll discover advanced techniques for integrating diverse data sources, optimizing forwarders, customizing parsing, and aligning with Splunk’s Common Information Model for enhanced data consistency and value. Mastery of the Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) is emphasized through hands-on guidance on complex queries, statistical analysis, enrichment, and best practices in search acceleration, while data visualization chapters reveal the art of building performant dashboards, advanced reports, and interactive analytics. Moving beyond operational excellence, "Splunk for Data Insights" breaks new ground with practical applications of machine learning, automation, DevOps integration, and security analytics. Real-world use cases spanning IT operations, cybersecurity, IoT, business intelligence, and regulated industries are paired with actionable strategies for compliance, governance, and next-generation trends like AI-driven operations and cloud-native observability. This book is the ultimate roadmap for any professional committed to unlocking actionable intelligence and building future-ready organizations with Splunk.

"Playwright in Action" "Playwright in Action" is a comprehensive guide that illuminates every facet of modern browser automation using Microsoft’s Playwright framework. The book begins by grounding the reader in Playwright’s architectural fundamentals, its comparative advantages over other leading automation tools, and best practices for environment setup across multiple programming languages. With detailed explanations of browser driver models, device emulation, and advanced API integrations, it establishes a robust understanding for both newcomers and seasoned automation engineers. Across sequential chapters, readers are guided through sophisticated testing strategies, spanning resilient selector patterns, network interception, stateful browser context management, complex authentication workflows, and automation of native dialogs. The book devotes significant attention to creating robust, maintainable, and data-driven tests through patterns like the page object model, advanced synchronization methods, and visual regression techniques. It further integrates testing into modern DevOps pipelines with in-depth coverage of CI/CD, scalable cloud grid executions, and artifact management, ensuring tests can be executed reliably at scale. Advancing beyond core web automation, "Playwright in Action" explores device emulation, accessibility checks, regulatory compliance automation, and cross-platform strategies vital for enterprise-grade solutions. Extensive sections on security, privacy, extensibility, plugin development, and the intersection of UI with API testing empower teams to future-proof their testing efforts. Rounded out with real-world case studies, AI-driven automation approaches, and a forward-looking analysis of trends, this book is an indispensable resource for maximizing the impact, reliability, and efficiency of browser automation in any organization.

"Artifactory Administration and Automation" "Artifactory Administration and Automation" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide designed for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and technology leaders who aspire to master artifact repository management in the modern software supply chain. This book methodically details the architectural foundations of Artifactory, revealing how its robust platform architecture, flexible deployment topologies, and extensive format support empower organizations to accelerate release cycles while maintaining security and compliance at scale. Through clear explanations and best-practice blueprints, the book navigates every stage of repository configuration and management—from structuring scalable repositories to automating artifact lifecycles, enforcing security, and implementing governance policies that satisfy even the most stringent enterprise requirements. Readers will gain deep insight into automation via APIs, CLI, and SDKs, armed with practical patterns for integrating Artifactory seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, scaling operations, disaster recovery, and cloud-native environments. Thoughtful coverage of monitoring, troubleshooting, and day-to-day maintenance ensures that practitioners stay ahead of operational challenges. Concluding with advanced use cases, extensibility options, and a forward-looking perspective on future trends like AI/ML-driven automation and supply chain security, this guide enables organizations to transform their software delivery pipelines. Whether you seek to streamline artifact flows, harden systems against emerging threats, or lead platform evolution in a hybrid or multi-cloud world, "Artifactory Administration and Automation" is an indispensable resource for agile, secure, and modern software delivery.

"Fluentd Configuration and Deployment Strategies" "Fluentd Configuration and Deployment Strategies" delivers an exhaustive and insightful journey through the architecture, customization, and operationalization of Fluentd for modern data engineering challenges. From a foundational exploration of Fluentd’s event-driven core, plugin ecosystem, and queueing mechanisms, the book expertly guides readers through advanced configuration techniques—emphasizing modular design, dynamic parameterization, and best practices in scalable configuration file management. The detailed exposition of input, output, and filter plugin workflows empowers practitioners to create advanced data pipelines tailored to complex transformation, enrichment, and formatting needs. The book further distinguishes itself with deep, actionable guidance on ensuring robustness, reliability, and security throughout the data pipeline lifecycle. Readers learn to architect for delivery guarantees, manage backpressure, and design for resilience with sophisticated fallback, monitoring, and self-healing patterns. Special attention is devoted to optimizing performance—covering profiling, memory and threading optimization, and practical strategies for scaling Fluentd across diverse and demanding environments. Security foundations are addressed comprehensively, including authentication, secure communication, multi-tenancy, and compliance essentials. Crucially, the text bridges theory and practice in deployment strategy, illuminating patterns across bare metal, containerized, and cloud-native infrastructures—with a strong focus on automation, continuous integration, and disaster recovery protocols. The final chapters cement Fluentd’s role at the heart of the observability stack, detailing seamless integration with metrics, tracing systems, and analytics platforms, while future-proofing deployments for evolving operational requirements. Both a technical reference and an architectural playbook, this book is indispensable for engineers, architects, and operators seeking to master Fluentd as a core component of resilient, observable data platforms.

"Traefik Solutions and Deployment Strategies" "Traefik Solutions and Deployment Strategies" is a comprehensive, authoritative guide for architects, platform engineers, and DevOps professionals seeking to master the intricacies of Traefik as a modern edge proxy and Kubernetes ingress controller. This book systematically explores Traefik’s foundational architecture—delving into entry points, routers, services, and providers—while juxtaposing its design with industry counterparts like HAProxy, NGINX, and Envoy. Through detailed chapters, readers are equipped with a clear understanding of configuration models, middleware chaining, traffic management for HTTP/TCP/UDP, and best practices for observability and monitoring, ensuring robust and reliable deployments across any scale. Building upon solid technical underpinnings, the book offers practical deployment strategies, configuration management techniques, and cloud-native integrations. It covers installation patterns for diverse environments, from single-node prototypes to enterprise-grade, multi-cluster Kubernetes setups. With in-depth guidance on zero-downtime upgrades, disaster recovery, and automated workflows via GitOps and CI/CD pipelines, the book empowers teams to deliver resilient, continuously available services. Readers also gain expertise in advanced routing, session affinity, custom load-balancer algorithms, and seamless configuration reloading for mission-critical workloads. Security and scalability are core themes, with dedicated coverage of TLS, ACME integration, authentication strategies, rate limiting, audit logging, and compliance in regulated industries. The final chapters bridge theory and practice, showcasing real-world deployment patterns, SaaS architectures, migration strategies, and lessons learned from large-scale, production-grade implementations. Forward-looking insights on HTTP/3, service mesh evolution, WebAssembly, and AI-driven routing position this book as both a practical manual and a strategic resource for leveraging Traefik in tomorrow’s dynamic, multi-cloud environments.

"Podman Essentials" Podman Essentials is a comprehensive guide crafted for both emerging and seasoned practitioners seeking mastery in modern containerization. The book lays a strong theoretical and practical foundation by tracing the evolution of container technology, exploring the principles underpinning Podman’s daemonless and rootless architecture, and comparing it in depth with Docker and other engines. Each chapter methodically unpacks the essential facets of deploying and managing containers, from environment preparation and OCI standards to leveraging advanced image management tools like Buildah and integrated Podman capabilities. With clarity and authority, the book navigates through container lifecycle operations, orchestrating complex workloads with Podman’s pod concept, and designing for robust networking, persistent storage, and scalable microservices architectures. Security is thoroughly addressed: readers gain actionable guidance in isolating workloads using Linux primitives, integrating SELinux, AppArmor, and seccomp, and implementing best practices for vulnerability scanning, compliance, and production-grade operations. Equally, the text explores multi-platform and edge deployments, showing how Podman is uniquely positioned for hybrid workloads, air-gapped environments, and remote management across diverse infrastructures. Beyond the basics, Podman Essentials delves into automation and system integration—covering CI/CD workflows, systemd, API automation, and observability—while also guiding readers through troubleshooting, optimization, and operational playbooks. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on ecosystem extensions, open-source contributions, and industry trends. Whether you are modernizing existing systems, deploying greenfield workloads, or governing secure, scalable infrastructure, this book delivers the insights and expertise needed to harness Podman to its full potential.

"Arrow for Efficient Date and Time Handling" "Arrow for Efficient Date and Time Handling" is a comprehensive guide dedicated to mastering robust, clear, and high-performance temporal data operations in modern Python applications. Addressing the unique challenges of global timekeeping, this book methodically explores limitations in Python’s built-in datetime module, offering expert insights on regulatory, audit, and security imperatives, as well as requirements for concurrent and distributed systems. Through practical explanations and real-world case studies, it frames complex issues—such as time zone management, daylight savings adjustments, and localization—within the context of ever-evolving data ecosystems and internationalized applications. Drawing from the architectural strengths of the Arrow library, the book delves deeply into Arrow’s UTC-centric and immutable object model, fluent API, and superior interoperability with ecosystems like pandas and NumPy. Each chapter provides actionable guidance on advanced topics: from constructing, parsing, and localizing time data at scale, to implementing precise formatting, batch serializing, and optimizing for analytics workloads. With dedicated sections on temporal arithmetic, high-volume ingestion, distributed synchronization, and thread-safe patterns, practitioners are equipped to solve the most demanding problems in time-aware programming. The volume also serves as an authoritative reference for contributing to and extending Arrow itself. Learn how to craft custom formatters and plugins, conduct rigorous testing, maintain API stability, and migrate legacy systems with confidence. Advanced use cases illuminate the nuances of securing temporal data, leveraging Arrow in event-driven frameworks, and foreseeing the future of datetime standards. Whether integrating Arrow into financial applications, IoT systems, or cloud-native architectures, this book empowers engineers, data scientists, and architects to build accurate, maintainable, and globally robust time-handling solutions.

"Efficient Workflows with Emacs" Unlock the full potential of Emacs with "Efficient Workflows with Emacs," a comprehensive guide designed for advanced users and professionals seeking to optimize every aspect of their digital work environment. This book meticulously explores the core architecture and unique extensibility of Emacs, empowering readers to refine multitasking with sophisticated buffer, window, and frame management. From mastering navigation and rapid command completion to fine-tuning keybindings and startup performance, each chapter delivers actionable insights into transforming Emacs into a seamless powerhouse for productivity. Diving beyond the basics, the book delves into advanced text manipulation, programming environments, and robust knowledge management with Org-mode. Readers will discover expert techniques for automated editing, structural code navigation, project management, and language integration, bringing together tools like Projectile, LSP, and REPL interfaces for efficient development cycles. The Org-mode section demonstrates how to leverage Emacs as a true productivity hub—streamlining task management, note-taking, publishing, and implementing powerful knowledge workflows including Zettelkasten and reproducible research practices. In today’s interconnected world, "Efficient Workflows with Emacs" addresses the crucial demands of integration with external services, version control, automation, and system reliability. Comprehensive chapters cover email, scheduling, remote file editing, Git workflows, continuous integration, and batch processing—making Emacs the command center for coding, communication, and collaboration. Performance engineering, security, and future-facing strategies ensure readers are equipped to evolve alongside emerging technologies, making this volume an indispensable resource for anyone committed to mastering the modern Emacs ecosystem.

"Practical pgAdmin Deployment and Administration" "Practical pgAdmin Deployment and Administration" offers a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of the strategies, architectures, and workflows essential for successful pgAdmin deployment and operation in diverse environments. From the historical evolution of pgAdmin’s architecture—from desktop origins to a robust web-based platform—to a detailed examination of components, authentication mechanisms, and deployment topologies, readers gain a nuanced understanding of both foundational and advanced system design. The book delves into optimizing installation and initialization across major operating systems and container platforms, while providing practical insights into zero-downtime deployments and post-deployment verification methods crucial for high-availability systems. This guide transitions seamlessly into enterprise-grade topics, addressing the configuration management, automation, and security hardening techniques demanded by growing and compliance-oriented organizations. Readers will master advanced configuration strategies, integration with IT automation tools like Ansible and Chef, and best practices for managing secrets and audit trails. In-depth coverage of TLS encryption, enterprise authentication (including SSO, LDAP, and OAuth), RBAC for multi-tenancy, and incident response automation ensures complete readiness for securing pgAdmin in regulated or distributed environments. Beyond core administration, the book explores pgAdmin’s vital role in complex data ecosystems, spanning CI/CD pipeline integration, multi-region management, observability with monitoring suites, and hybrid/multi-cloud deployments. Extensive guidance on automation, plugin development, customization, and troubleshooting empowers administrators and DevOps engineers to tailor and optimize pgAdmin for any scale or use case. Concluding with forward-looking perspectives on AI-driven administration, edge deployments, and strategic PostgreSQL ecosystem trends, this book is the essential reference for administrators seeking to deploy, secure, and extend pgAdmin with confidence and sophistication.

"Designing Secure and Scalable IoT Systems" "Designing Secure and Scalable IoT Systems" is a comprehensive guidebook for architects, engineers, and technology leaders seeking to build robust Internet of Things (IoT) applications that meet demanding standards of security, performance, and manageability. Spanning foundational principles through advanced topics, this book examines contemporary IoT architectures, modular system decomposition, and coordination across edge, fog, and cloud environments. It explores event-driven and resilient design patterns, emphasizing scalable data and control plane separation to ensure reliability in rapidly evolving, distributed ecosystems. Central to this work is an in-depth treatment of IoT security fundamentals, including threat modeling, device authentication, lightweight cryptography, secure provisioning, and end-to-end communication protocols. The book rigorously addresses privacy-by-design methodologies, intrusion detection, secure firmware management, and regulatory compliance, equipping readers to anticipate and defend against modern threats while balancing innovation and trust. Advanced security challenges are explored, with insights into zero trust models, quantum-resistant cryptography, anomaly detection, and privacy engineering for compliance with global standards such as GDPR. Beyond security, the book covers every facet of scalable IoT operations — from network design and data management to device lifecycle orchestration, cloud-native deployment, and operational excellence. Readers will find practical strategies for self-healing networks, federated learning, blockchain integration, and sustainable operation at scale. Concluding with emerging trends like decentralized AI, next-generation connectivity, and ethical impact analysis, "Designing Secure and Scalable IoT Systems" serves as an indispensable reference for navigating the complexities and opportunities of next-generation IoT deployments.

"Comprehensive Guide to Chromium Embedded Framework" The "Comprehensive Guide to Chromium Embedded Framework" is the definitive resource for developers, architects, and technical decision-makers seeking to master CEF, the industry-standard framework for embedding web technologies into desktop applications. This authoritative volume opens with a thorough exploration of CEF’s origins, architecture, and critical concepts, placing today’s engineering challenges within the context of its evolution. Early chapters present supported platforms, compatibility matrices, and compelling real-world use cases, providing readers both foundational context and practical perspectives on CEF adoption. Delving into the technical heart of CEF, this guide walks readers from initial source acquisition through advanced build configurations, covering all major operating systems and build ecosystems. Readers benefit from hands-on instructions for compilation, customization, continuous integration, and troubleshooting—empowering teams to craft robust, maintainable, and performant browser integrations. The book further unpacks the process model, lifecycle management, embedding APIs, multi-browser scenarios, and intricate details of event handling and crash recovery, pairing architectural clarity with essential implementation advice. No aspect of modern CEF development is overlooked. Dedicated chapters analyze rendering strategies, off-screen and windowed modes, GPU and high-DPI support, as well as deep integration techniques for JavaScript and native code interoperability. Security is addressed in depth, with focus on sandboxing, process isolation, CORS, and mitigating advanced web threats. The guide rounds out with proven practices in performance diagnostics, cross-platform deployment, packaging, automated updates, compliance, and vibrant case studies from both commercial and open-source frontlines—making this an indispensable reference for anyone striving to leverage the full potential of the Chromium Embedded Framework.

"Tealium Integration and Implementation Guide" The "Tealium Integration and Implementation Guide" is a definitive resource for enterprises and professionals seeking to architect, deploy, and optimize powerful data orchestration using Tealium’s robust platform. This comprehensive manual begins with an in-depth exploration of the Tealium ecosystem, including advanced tag management concepts, the evolution of TMS paradigms, and a nuanced analysis of data privacy, legal compliance, and security best practices. Readers are provided with detailed technical comparisons between Tealium and other leading tag management solutions, arming them with the clarity needed to make informed platform decisions for complex, large-scale deployments. As the guide transitions from theory to practice, it offers actionable strategies for planning and architecting resilient enterprise-grade Tealium deployments. Chapters meticulously cover everything from foundational data layer design and governance models to cutting-edge automation, version control, and integration into existing DevOps pipelines. Special attention is given to advanced tagging, event sequencing, server-side architecture, and real-time audience segmentation, ensuring that both web and mobile use cases—including single-page applications—are addressed with industry-leading implementation patterns. Comprehensive blueprints for seamless integration with cloud data pipelines, identity resolution, and unified audience management are also presented. Rounding out the guide are advanced topics tailored for the modern digital enterprise—including custom extension development, full-stack API automation, monitoring, auditing, and operational security. Readers benefit from detailed discussions on integrating Tealium with the broader technology stack, spanning data lakes, real-time personalization, IoT, SaaS ecosystems, and emerging edge architectures. The book concludes with a deep dive into DevOps principles, proactive system health, and real-world enterprise case studies that illustrate future-proofing strategies, ensuring that organizations not only launch but continually evolve their Tealium practice in step with the rapidly advancing landscape of data privacy, regulation, and customer experience.

Writing Proposals and Grants (3rd ed.) takes readers through the entire proposal and grant writing process—from finding and analyzing requests for proposals to designing final deliverables. Writing Proposals and Grants (3rd ed.) offers an updated and expanded version of Writing Proposals (2nd ed.). This new edition maintains what so many readers loved about Writing Proposals (2nd ed.): its step-by-step guidance for each stage of proposal and grant writing, its numerous worksheets and heuristics, and its grounding in time-tested rhetorical principles. Readers of older editions will notice that Writing Proposals and Grants (3rd ed.) now offers additional guidance for grant proposal writing—including details about writing literature reviews and research methods—as well as new and revised case studies and sample proposals. The new edition also offers advice about integrating generative artificial intelligence applications into proposal and grant writing workflows.

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2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST — HEALTH: GENERAL “It is exceptionally well organized and presented, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, community, college, and university library Health/Medicine collections.” —Midwest Book Review Nature puts a “survival switch” in our bodies to protect us from starvation. Stuck in the “on” position, it’s the hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and many other common health struggles. But you can turn it off. Dr. Richard Johnson has been on the cutting edge of research into the cause of obesity for more than a decade. His team’s discovery of the fructose-powered survival switch—a metabolic pathway that animals in nature turn on and off as needed, but that our modern diet has permanently fixed in the “on” position, where it becomes a fat switch—revolutionized the way we think about why we gain weight. In Nature Wants Us to Be Fat, he details the mounting evidence on how this switch is responsible both for excess fat storage and for many of the major diseases endemic to the Western world, including heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Dr. Johnson also reveals the surprising link between the survival switch and health conditions such as gout, kidney disease, liver disease, stroke—and even behavioral issues like addiction and ADHD. And, most important, he shares a science-based plan to help readers fight back against nature. Guided by ongoing clinical research—plus fascinating observations from the animal kingdom, evolution, and history—Dr. Johnson takes you along on an eye-opening investigation into: What you can do to turn off your survival switch What we have in common with hibernating bears, sperm whales, and the world’s fattest bird Why it’s fructose (not glucose) that drives insulin resistance and metabolic disease The foods we eat that trigger the body to make its own fructose The surprising role salt and dehydration play in fat accumulation The surprising link between the survival switch and health conditions such as gout and liver and kidney diseases, and even behavioral issues like addiction and ADHD Dr. Johnson not only provides new recommendations for how we can prevent or treat obesity, but also how we can use this information to reduce our risk of developing disease. Nature wants us to be fat, and when we understand why, we gain the tools we need to lose weight and optimize our health.

In 'An Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established,' Richard Johnson presents a compelling examination of colonial society, underscoring the social, political, and economic conditions faced by inhabitants during a pivotal era of transformation. The text exemplifies an eloquent prose style that combines persuasive rhetoric with moral reflection, urging colonial residents to engage in thoughtful self-governance and cooperative action. Rich in historical context, Johnson's treatise responds to the anxieties of a society grappling with British imperial authority and the burgeoning desire for autonomy, making it a vital document for understanding the philosophical underpinning of early American revolutionary sentiments. Richard Johnson, an influential figure in the early colonial period, was deeply rooted in the political landscape and social dilemmas facing the colonies. His background as an engaged citizen and his involvement in the emerging dialogue on governance provided him with unique insights into the aspirations and grievances of colonial inhabitants. This work reflects his advocacy for unity among colonists, illuminating the complexities of identity and allegiance in a time of upheaval and change. For readers interested in the intersections of literature, political philosophy, and colonial history, Johnson's 'An Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established' serves as an essential text. It not only provides a window into the minds of early American thinkers but also encourages contemporary readers to ponder the intricate fabric of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Paying close attention to its domestic roots, this textbook provides a valuable introduction to the construction and application of US foreign policy in the modern era. Accessibly written and including helpful illustrative material, a glossary and guide to further reading, it is organised around four broad themes: • the ideologies of US foreign policy; • the institutions of US foreign policy making; • the actors who influence and shape the content of US foreign policy; • the policy goals and ideas that motivate US foreign policy. Drawing from analyses of the broader history of US foreign policy throughout the post-Second World War period, the book encourages readers to think about how these ideas, institutions and goals have been at work in the foreign policy of recent presidential administrations, including those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.