Have you ever wondered how one man could completely reshape Hollywood? Robert Redford did just that. From a charming outlaw in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to a visionary director shaping independent cinema, Redford’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. But what’s more remarkable is how he transcended the role of actor to become a powerful force for change—both on and off the screen.In Butch Cassidy to Sundance: The Life of Robert Redford—Hollywood Icon, Visionary Dire...

Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionary paradigm with Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Martin has teamed up with his colleagues from Object Mentor to distill their best agile p...

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”)By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reveals those rules and helps you apply them.Martin’s...

The Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection consists of two bestselling eBooks:Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software CraftmanshipThe Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional ProgrammersIn Clean Code, legendary software expert Robert C. Martin has teamed up with his colleagues from Object Mentor to distill their best agile practice of cleaning code “on the fly” into a book that will instill within you the values of a software...

The day after the Netherfield Ball, Elizabeth Bennet received an unexpected caller at Longbourn.With Mr. Bennet's full blessing, Fitzwilliam Darcy informs Elizabeth they are to be married.Furious that they have decided her future for her, Elizabeth sets out to change Darcy's mind.However, the untimely interference of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and Darcy's subsequent actions makes it impossible for Elizabeth to break their engagement.The events that follow lead to...

Bestselling author Robert C. Martin brings new life and updated code to his beloved Clean Code bookWith Clean Code, Second Edition, Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reinvigorates the classic guide to software craftsmanship with updated insights, broader scope, and enriched content. This new edition--a comprehensive rewrite of the original bestseller--is poised to transform the way developers approach coding, fostering a deeper commi...

Mr Darcy's Reluctant Wife is an original work by the author, and a variation on the story of Pride & Prejudice.Mr Darcy is not getting any younger, and at eight and twenty years old, he decided it was high time he began looking for a wife in earnest.The day after the Meryton dance, Fitzwilliam Darcy sets out on a morning ride.When he comes across a young woman lying on the forest floor, he assumes she has either fainted or suffered an injury. Concern...

The Journey of Programming and Its Pioneers: From the Birth of Code to the Rise of AIIn We, Programmers, software legend Robert C. Martin--"Uncle Bob"--dives deep into the world of programming, exploring the lives of the groundbreaking pioneers who built the foundation of modern computing. From Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace to Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, and Dennis Ritchie, Martin shines a light on the figures whose brilliance and persev...

An engagement against a young lady's will...A desperate flight during a snowstorm...A valiant Mr Darcy to the rescue...When Elizabeth Bennet's parents join together and insist that she accept Mr Collin's proposal, Elizabeth decides to take matters into her own hand. The consequences of this see her reputation in tatters and an unexpected proposal from Fitzwilliam Darcy. However, will Mr Darcy honour this proposal when he discovers Elizabeth already has an offer of marriage?

Agile Values and Principles for a New Generation“In the journey to all things Agile, Uncle Bob has been there, done that, and has the both the t-shirt and the scars to show for it. This delightful book is part history, part personal stories, and all wisdom. If you want to understand what Agile is and how it came to be, this is the book for you.”–Grady Booch“Bob’s frustration colors every sentence of Clean Agile, but it...

Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty and nonstop pressure share a common attribute: They care deeply about the practice of creating software. They treat it as a craft. They are professionals.In The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers, legendary software expert Robert C. Martin introduces the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices of true software craftsmanship. This book is packed with practical advi...

What if, after initially refusing Mr Darcy's offer of marriage at the parsonage, Elizabeth finds herself in the position where she is forced to accept his proposal? The proud Mr Darcy has only six weeks to prove himself and make Elizabeth fall in love with him. Taking her reproofs to heart, Darcy is determined to woo Elizabeth, and become a better man. Then, just days before the wedding, she receives another offer. Will she meet him at the altar or run to the arms of another?Mr Dar...