Lambda enables users to develop code that executes in response to events - API calls, file uploads, schedules, etc - and upload it without worrying about managing traditional server metrics such as disk space, memory, or CPU usage. With its "per execution" cost model, Lambda can enable organizations to save hundreds or thousands of dollars on computing costs. With in-depth walkthroughs, large screenshots, and complete code samples, the reader is guided through the step-by-step process of creating new functions, responding to infrastructure events, developing API backends, executing code at specified intervals, and much more. Introduction to AWS Computing Evolution of the Computing Workload Lambda Background The Internals The Basics Functions Languages Resource Allocation Getting Set Up Hello World Uploading the Function Working with Events AWS Events Custom Events The Context Object Properties Methods Roles and Permissions Policies Trust Relationships Console Popups Cross Account Access Dependencies and Resources Node Modules OS Dependencies OS Resources OS Commands Logging Searching Logs Testing Your Function Lambda Console Tests Third-Party Testing Libraries Simulating Context Hello S3 Object The Bucket The Role The Code The Event The Trigger Testing When Lambda Isn’t the Answer Host Access Fine-Tuned Configuration Security Long-Running Tasks Where Lambda Excels AWS Event-Driven Tasks Scheduled Events (Cron) Offloading Heavy Processing API Endpoints Infrequently Used Services Real-World Use Cases S3 Image Processing Shutting Down Untagged Instances Triggering CodeDeploy with New S3 Uploads Processing Inbound Email Enforcing Security Policies Detecting Expiring Certificates Utilizing the AWS API Execution Environment The Code Pipeline Cold vs. Hot Execution What is Saved in Memory Scaling and Container Reuse From Development to Deployment Application Design Development Patterns Testing Deployment Monitoring Versioning and Aliasing Costs Short Executions Long-Running Processes High-Memory Applications Free Tier Calculating Pricing CloudFormation Reusable Template with Minimum Permissions Cross Account Access CloudWatch Alerts AWS API Gateway API Gateway Event Creating the Lambda Function Creating a New API, Resource, and Method Initial Configuration Mapping Templates Adding a Query String Using HTTP Request Information Within Lambda Deploying the API Additional Use Cases Lambda Competitors Iron.io StackHut WebTask.io Existing Cloud Providers The Future of Lambda More Resources Conclusion

    Inexplicably, the explorer vanishes, and the object along with him. Nearby, the gears spin on a secret device, setting in motion a chain reaction that could avert a civilization-ending cataclysm. Known only to a select few, the machine must be protected.But watching from the shadows, a brilliant sociopath has plans of his own. . .____________________________________________AboutInspired by Crichton, Asimov, and Brown, “Cold Trap” has intense action, political intrigue, a deep central mystery, and a backdrop of science and high-tech gadgetry, a combination that is sure to resonate with fans of contemporary science fiction and techno-thrillers.____________________________________________ReviewsMelinda Hills for Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)"I really enjoyed the story! ... a well written tale of scientific discovery and political/economic maneuvering for world dominance ... Tremendous creativity and an in-depth look at exo-geology - the study of rocks and deposits on the surface of the moon and other 'space rocks' - create a realistic background for action involving the basic human emotions of love, greed, the desire for knowledge and the hunger for power."

    For years, she was a sensitive yet lively woman and an eternally devoted wife. She worked as a children's fantasy writer and poured her life and love into her relationships with her husband, Max, and her twin daughters, Kristine and Bella.But all that changes when Max, an oceanographer, disappears off the coastline, never to be seen again.Grief is an understatement. Heather’s depression is insurmountable.With her daughters both away at college, Heather retreats to Bar Harbor, where one of her sisters has taken up operation of the Acadia Eatery, which is attached to their inherited Keating Inn.But almost immediately after her arrival, Heather discovers old letters that indicate that Jane, the woman she thought was her mother, was never her mother at all. There’s nobody else around to ask – her father and "mother" died years ago.In the wake of her torrential grief, Heather now finds herself sliced off from the sisters she once so loved, facing trauma she hadn’t known existed.Will she discover the truth? And what will become of her relationship to the women she always called “sisters” if it’s true she doesn’t really belong?Dive into this new women’s fiction series, Mount Desert Island – an unfolding family drama of heartache, longing and secrets on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine.

    This is a great opportunity to own 9 sexy alien romance books in one limited edition digital boxed set. The perfect blend of romance, sex and action involving beautiful curvy heroines and their incredibly sexy alien lovers. Each story in the series is sure to keep you hooked till the end! This is your chance to own them all! Arcturus Mates Includes: 1. Captive To The Alien 2. Stolen By The Alien 3. Waking Up With The Alien 4. Alien’s Hired Bride 5. Chained To The Alien 6. Caressed By The Alien Mated To The Alien Set: 7. Rescued By The Alien 8. Seduced By The Alien 9. Abducted By The Alien Disclaimer: Contains scenes of a sexual nature 18+

    I’m in love with 3 men of my dreams.So, I ran . . . and they followed.We’ve been best friends since we were kids, and we’re still best friends.But can these rugged cowboys really be my lovers? It’s my biggest fantasy.They’ve been like brothers to each other, and now that I’ve made a mess of my life, I’m going to need their loyalty and friendship to get through the blizzard that’s swirling outside, and the emotions that swirl inside my head.Sparks fly when each cowboy vows to protect, comfort and shield me from my own misplaced guilt.Soon we’re sharing not only our beds, but our most intimate desires.Once the fire ignites, it’s impossible to put out and what happens next is sure to consume us all.Now that I’ve had all three of these cowboys, one cowboy will never be my happily ever after.Book Two - 3 Cowboys And The VirginI’ve moved in with the cowboy of my dreams.Actually, I’ve moved in with 3 cowboys of my dreams.I’m so very bad.I’ve been waiting to lose my virginity with Mr. Right, but I may have waited too long.There are 3 Mr. Rights who want to protect me, guard me and love me.How can I ever choose?William is warm, witty and sinfully sexy. Oh, and did I mention he’s a billionaire?Joel is 100% alpha and will go to the mat for me.Kyle is a sweet-talking flirt who I’ve crushed on since we were teens.When the four of us have no choice but to move in together, we start a fire that can’t be put out and threatens to consume us all in its oh-so-hot blaze.Now all I want is another night with William . . . with Joel . . . with Kyle.Because truth be told, virginity is highly overrated.Book Three - 3 Cowboys For The LibrarianGetting lost in a romance novel is my passion.Getting lost in a real life romance with three gorgeous cowboys… ecstasy!I’d had a one-night stand with Gunner Blackthorn a couple years ago that never went anywhere. He’d been too drunk to remember it, and I’d been too desperate to remind him.When he strolls back into my life in need of a cook/housekeeper out on his ranch I apply for the job after my hours at the library get cut in half. I knew there were two other cowboys living on Gunner’s ranch. What I didn’t know is how much I’d be attracted to all three of them.Rory, the big, brooding ex-military hunk, is working to get past his crippling PTSD.Kit, the sandy-haired, easy-going charmer, only wants to please me.And Gunner, my secret heartthrob, hasn’t had a real drink since our one-night stand.Soon I’m not only ordering in food, but I’m ordering in their affections. I learn rather quickly that all those books I’ve read about love and romance don’t compare to the heat, passion and ecstasy of the real deal… especially with three hotter-than-a-branding-iron cowboys!Her Naughty Cowboys Boxed Set is rich with sexy ménage scenes, single and multiple partner scenes, and all done with a touch of humor that just might melt your Kindle. As with all my books, a HEA is always guaranteed… Thanks for reading!

    He may look like your regular ginger flabby tabby, but unlike most tabbies, he can actually communicate with his human, reporter for the Hampton Cove Gazette Odelia Poole. Max takes a keen interest in the goings-on in their small town, by snooping around with his best friends Dooley, a not-too-bright ragamuffin, and Harriet, a gorgeous white Persian. Their regular visits to the police station, the barbershop and the doctor’s office provide them with those precious and exclusive scoops that have made Odelia the number one reporter in town. Purrfect Murder When the body of a bestselling writer is discovered buried in the last Long Island outhouse, and a new policeman arrives in town to solve the murder, it looks like things are about to change in Hampton Cove. Detective Chase Kingsley doesn’t take kindly to nosy reporters like Odelia snooping around his crime scene or interviewing his suspects. And to make matters worse, he’s got a cat of his own in Brutus, a buff, black bully, who, just like his owner, likes to lay down the law. Soon Brutus isn’t just restricting access to the police station, but he’s putting the moves on Harriet, breaking up the band.

 Now it’s all Odelia, Max and Dooley can do to try and solve the murder, in spite of Detective Kingsley’s and Brutus’s protestations, and show the overbearing cop and his bullyragging feline how things are done in Hampton Cove. Purrfectly Deadly When famous eighties pop star John Paul George is found floating facedown in his pool, Hampton Cove’s premier sleuthing tabby Max and his feline friends are on the case. Soon they’re chasing leads and following clues, helping their human Odelia Poole, reporter for the Hampton Cove Gazette, solve the murder.

 Meanwhile, new cop in town Chase Kingsley has his own problems to deal with. An old scandal threatens to get him kicked off the force. And even though Odelia and Chase don’t always see eye to eye, she decides to help him clear his name, even if it means keeping Chase’s cat Brutus, Max’s self-declared nemesis, in town.

 Soon Max is up to his whiskers in drug dealers, boy toys, disgruntled ex-wives and even more drug dealers, all while competing with Brutus for the title of Hampton Cove’s one and only ‘true detective.’ Purrfect Revenge Blorange tabby Max and ragamuffin Dooley are on the case again. This time a world-famous reality star has been found murdered in her own bed, and it looks like the crime just might be terror-related. The Kenspeckles, stars of the well-known reality show Keeping Up with the Kenspeckles, are in town to film a new season of their show, so the case soon turns into a complete media circus, with the Kenspeckles insisting the entire investigation is filmed for their show.

 Odelia Poole, Hampton Cove’s premier reporter, teams up with Detective Chase Kingsley to catch the killer, but with cameras filming their every move, and every Kenspeckle a suspect, they’re not making a lot of progress. Good thing Odelia’s cats Max and Dooley can sneak around undetected, tracking leads and hunting clues. But first they have to pacify Shana’s French Bulldog Kane, who just might be in possession of the clue that breaks the case. And they have to outsmart Chase’s black tabby Brutus, who has his own reasons to find the killer.

    Serving our country was something I was made to do. It was the only thing I knew. I was going to miss it so much, but the time had come for me to return home for good. The love of my life was pregnant. We were starting a family. I was going to be a father. Life was perfect. All of my years as a SEAL hadn't prepared me for the heartbreak that was coming. One second my love was right there with me, and the next I was alone, just a single dad raising his little girl. An unexpected meeting with a total stranger gave me the chance to follow my dreams and start my own company. There were only two things that mattered to me. The first being my daughter and giving her the life she deserved, and I was working hard to do just that. The second was my company and the thought of building it into something great, so I buried myself in work. Everything was fine the way it was. I kept to myself, my little girl was happy, and my company was growing. That was exactly how I liked it. The one thing I didn't need was a distraction. I didn't have time for that, and I didn't want it. Then I got a call. It was part of the job. That's all it was. I had no idea just how much that one call would change everything.

     Somebody stole from my club and I’m putting down that son of a b**** for good. But that was before I met his daughter Beth. She became a part of my plan and I’ll be damned if she didn’t change everything. I want to tame her wild curves. Leave her begging for more. I was supposed to get out before I got too deep. But once wasn’t enough. And I won’t stop until I make her mine. Gryff is a full-length, standalone romance novel with steamy hot sex, strong language, a happily every after ending and NO CLIFFHANGERS. Contains dark and disturbing themes, and over the top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers. Perfect for fans of Sam Crescent, Jenika Snow, L Wilder, Sabrina Paige, Lauren Landish, Vanessa Waltz, Jordan Marie and Nicole Snow

    Soldier” program, Maggie Flynn begins to write to a soldier, Gage McDermott, deployed in Afghanistan. What started as merely writing innocent letters to the Infantryman would soon turn very complicated when Gage shows up on her doorstep for an unannounced visit. There were a few minor details Maggie neglected to tell Gage when she’d written to him and those minute details would complicate her once simple existence beyond belief.

    Flash Sale: Just 99¢ for the next 36 hours! Save 75% over the regular price of $3.99. Savannah Jones feels completely isolated at her publishing company, where getting a meaningful assignment means flashing your cleavage and exploiting your femininity. When she challenges these standards, however, she finds herself saddled with an impossible client: world champion MMA fighter Torran Maloney. The Irishman's hotheaded brashness drives her up the wall, but Savannah can't deny the instant attraction between them. What he doesn't realize is that her upbringing and innate stubbornness make her more than a worthy opponent, even for someone who's been fighting his entire life. Torran has spent his entire life working his way up from the bottom. To him, being a champion is just a title. Fighting for sport is what he lives for- and what helps him escape his past. When a new publicist literally forces her way into his life, Torran is forced to admit that maybe she can do for him what he couldn't do for himself; and maybe, just maybe, Savannah Jones is the one thing he's been missing.

    He's the mayor's son, and his bad boy reputation makes me nervous. But I put all that aside for just one night, and I make the best mistake of my life.He gets me pregnant. It's a one-in-a-million chance, but of course it happens to me.He wants to step up and be a father. More than that, he wants me.Everything about him drives me wild. His touch, his stare, the way he laughs as his hands slide down my back.He’s not letting go without a fight. He’s going to remind me why I gave myself to him that first night.If he keeps touching me, I just might give him everything he wants and more.His Dream BabyHe’s coming for his dream baby.And he wants me to be the mother.I never asked to be a mom, but when my cousin made me swear to watch over her son after she passed away, I agreed to adopt him.But I had no clue his father was still around.Connor is gorgeous, but he’s such an a**hole. He’s the sort of cocky jerk my cousin would go for, and not at all my type.He wants his baby back, but I made a promise. I don’t care how charming and handsome Connor is, he's still a total stranger. I’m not letting him take my boy without a fight.But Connor wants more than just his baby. He wants my body, and he’s not shy about it.It scares me how appealing that sounds.Connor says he’s getting his baby back plus a little extra.It’s crazy, but I just might give it to him.His Perfect BabyI can’t get pregnant, but that won’t stop him from trying.David Carlson is rich, handsome, and brilliant. He’s so far out of my league that it makes my head spin. And during our one and only night together, he does the impossible.I’m not supposed to be able to get pregnant, but David makes it happen anyway.Years later, he comes to me with a business proposition, and it takes me totally off guard.He’ll pay me two million dollars to be his surrogate, but he wants to get me pregnant the old fashioned way.I can’t walk away from this opportunity. I’m a single mom and I need the money.I have David’s perfect baby already, but he can’t ever know about her. I’m terrified he’ll learn the truth and take my daughter away from me.One night of passion with David gave me a baby. Several months of passion might give me so much more than that, if only I can give myself over to him completely.His Wonder BabyI was too broken to have a baby.Until my best friend put me back together and got me pregnant.When I met Will Eaton, I was a mess.He listened to me. He held my hand. Slowly, I came out of my shell, and we were best friends ever since.At least until one night when we finally gave in to our desires and he got me pregnant. The doctors all told me that I’d never have a baby, but clearly they never met Will.But as soon as I find out, Will leaves for two years, and it’s like I’m torn to shreds all over. I keep my daughter a secret and vow never to speak to him again.Now he’s back. I hate him, but I still dream about his athletic body pressing me down on the bed.I’m too afraid to let him in. But I can’t help the way I feel when he’s around.I want another taste of that night, and I know he’s going to give it to me.

    Fever Claim (Book 1) Primal Claim (Book 2) True Claim (Book 3) Reclaim (Book 3.5) Lawful Claim (Book 4) Pure Claim (Book 5) Plus excerpts from TWO new spin-off series!

     Paige is about to have her baby. Ryder's parents are not going to miss the opportunity to humiliate each other. Paige's ex isn't about to go quietly. And Ryder's enemy sends a special gift... Note: This is a series of epilogues. If you haven't at least read A Hollywood Deal and A Hollywood Bride, please do not read.

    Now he’s spending the summer working for his uncle’s traveling carnival company and trying to figure out who he is without football.Free-spirited Kelsey Brown returns to her hometown of Sapphire Falls, Nebraska for the annual festival and a much needed break to figure out her next career move—follow her corporate advertising job in its relocation or feed her artistic soul with the photography that she loves. But when she discovers her long-time football hero crush is working the festival, she quickly decides she’s going for a ride. With him.Sizzling summer nights in Sapphire Falls soon lead to a future neither of them could have imagined. But can two very different people follow their dreams together?