So you think you want to be Agile. But what does it mean? How can you develop software in an agile manner? How can you reap the benefits of agile modelling or Extreme Programming (XP)? What tools might you use to help you become more agile? This book tells you Agile software Construction reviews the leading agile development processes. It explains what each is and what they attempt to achieve. It also explains what they are not and dispels numerous myths surrounding agile development. Agile software construction itself is an attempt to put the software being developed first, and...
So you think you want to be Agile. But what does it mean? How can you develop software in an agile manner? How can you reap the benefits of agile m...
"One of the great climbers of all time . . . who has discovered through the medium of mountains the true perspective of living." --Sir John Hunt, author of The Conquest of Everest
Known for his lyrical writing and his ability to convey not only the dangers of mountaineering but the pure exaltation of the climb, Gaston Rebuffat is among the most well-known and revered Alpinists of all time. He rose to international prominence in 1950 as one of the four principal stalwarts in the first ascent of Annapurna, the highest mountain climbed at that time. Yet his finest...
"One of the great climbers of all time . . . who has discovered through the medium of mountains the true perspective of living." --Sir John Hunt, a...
"Halfway between Frederick Forsyth's Dogs of War and Ayn Rand's Fountainhead. The gold mine in the jungle, the mercenaries, and the child soldiers keep you turning the pages. A morality tale with modern twists." -John Mackey (Founder, Whole Foods Market and author of Conscious Capitalism)
The greatest gold discovery in history draws a young Charles Knight to West Africa, where he unearths deception, violence, and romance. Xander Winn-a Dutchman on his own mission-mentors Charles on his voyage into the world of speculation and African politics. But a...
"Halfway between Frederick Forsyth's Dogs of War and Ayn Rand's Fountainhead. The gold mine in the jungle, the mercenaries, and th...
Explaining how to achieve code reuse in Scala, this review of the exciting new programming language includes numerous code examples. It explores functional design patterns and considers how these can be interpreted in Scala's uniquely hybrid style.
Explaining how to achieve code reuse in Scala, this review of the exciting new programming language includes numerous code examples. It explores funct...
A Review of Loving Me... I must begin by saying, that Loving Me is quite a difficult book to read and "enjoy." Don't misunderstand me, the writing, the artistry and the poetry in this book is beautiful. The lack of enjoyment came in the story that was being written. As I was reading this book, I had to keep reminding myself that this was not a work of fiction; sadly it is a true story. Vicki Watkins brings us along on her extremely transparent and painful life journey filled with deep pain, neglect, verbal and sexual abuse and heartbreak. It is this journey that makes this story a painful...
A Review of Loving Me... I must begin by saying, that Loving Me is quite a difficult book to read and "enjoy." Don't misunderstand me, the writing, th...
Olivia is excited for university. She will be on her own, in a new place hopeful to meet new friends.
On the night she moves in, she is taken off the street by two masked men. She is placed in a room which is little more than a cell. A pink cell. A room made for a doll. She is now part of their collection.
Olivia is excited for university. She will be on her own, in a new place hopeful to meet new friends.
13 ready-to-use lessons on John chapters 1 - 11. Each lesson consists of 20 or so ready-to-use questions that get groups talking. Answers are provided in the form of quotes from respected authors such as John Piper, Max Lucado and Beth Moore. These lessons will save you time as well as provide deep insights from some of the great writers and thinkers from today and generations past. I also include quotes from the same commentaries that your pastor uses in sermon preparation. Ultimately, the goal is to create conversations that change lives.
13 ready-to-use lessons on John chapters 1 - 11. Each lesson consists of 20 or so ready-to-use questions that get groups talking. Answers are provided...
