Learn how to use, deploy, and maintain Apache Spark with this comprehensive guide, written by the creators of the open-source cluster-computing framework. With an emphasis on improvements and new features in Spark 2.0, authors Bill Chambers and Matei Zaharia break down Spark topics into distinct sections, each with unique goals.
Focusing on the traditional "legal model" of salvation, the book critiques its forensic approach and highlights significant issues with viewing God as a Judge. It proposes an alternative "healing model," portraying God as a Great Physician who offers both physical and spiritual healing. This perspective emphasizes God's righteous and gracious nature, exploring themes such as forgiveness, justice, and the nature of sin. The text advocates for a clearer understanding of God's character within the church, underscoring the importance of this revised view for spiritual growth and comprehension.
The book offers a comprehensive critique of cinema from 2006, exploring themes like brutal folk tales and introspective superheroes. It includes over 215 reviews, Top 10 Lists, and 30 exclusive critiques not available elsewhere. With a foreword by Neil LaBute, the annual celebrates a decade of Film Freak Central's contributions to film criticism, featuring insights from notable staff members. This collection serves both as a retrospective of the year's films and a testament to the evolution of film analysis on the web.
The second volume of film criticism offers a retrospective on the cinematic landscape of 2005, featuring exclusive essays and six unpublished reviews by critics Walter Chaw, Travis Mackenzie Hoover, Bill Chambers, and Alex Jackson. The collection is enriched by a foreword from filmmaker Lodge Kerrigan, providing insights into the films that shaped that year and highlighting the critics' unique perspectives on the art of cinema.
This collection features reviews of 2004's theatrical releases from notable critics Walter Chaw, Travis Mackenzie Hoover, and Bill Chambers, offering insights into the year's cinematic landscape. A standout feature is an exclusive essay by Chaw on Matthew Barney's The Cremaster Cycle, providing a deep dive into this unique work. The book is introduced with a foreword by E. Elias Merhige, director of Shadow of the Vampire, adding an authoritative voice to the compilation.