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Escaping the Build Trap

How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value

by Melissa Perri ...

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can ... Read more

£17.99

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can
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Shame on You

The addictive psychological thriller that will make you question everything you read online

by Amy Heydenrych ...

SURELY WE ALL LIE A LITTLE BIT ONLINE . . . DON'T WE?The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of THE GIRL BEFORE and FRIEND REQUEST.Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself?Have you ever lied about who you are to get more likes?Have you ever followed someone online who you think is perfect?Meet Holly.Social media sensation. The face of... ... Read more

£3.99

SURELY WE ALL LIE A LITTLE BIT ONLINE . . . DON'T WE?The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of THE GIRL BEFORE and FRIEND REQUEST.Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself?Have you ever lied about who you are to get more likes?Have you ever followed someone online who you think is perfect?Meet Holly.Social media sensation. The face of...
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Rust Web Development

With warp, tokio, and reqwest

by Bastian Gruber ...

Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em.. ... Read more

£26.99

Create bulletproof, high-performance web apps and servers with Rust.In Rust Web Development you will learn:Handling the borrow checker in an asynchronous environmentLearning the ingredients of an asynchronous Rust stackCreating web APIs and using JSON in RustGraceful error handlingTesting, tracing, logging, and debuggingDeploying Rust applicationsEfficient database accessRust Web Development</em..
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The Lean Startup

The Million Copy Bestseller Driving Entrepreneurs to Success

by Eric Ries ...

**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------**Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading for any ambitious entrepreneur, The ... Read more

£6.99

**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------**Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading for any ambitious entrepreneur, The
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Underbelly

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from Mother Pukka – the unmissable, gripping and electrifying fiction debut

by Anna Whitehouse ...

'Darkly voyeuristic but with heart - as funny as it is painful and true. We loved it' GRAZIA'I don't think I've ever turned the pages of a book so quickly. So sharp, so tender... truly excellent storytelling' DAISY BUCHANAN'Entertaining and playful but with huge depth, meaning and heart. I raced through it' EMMA GANNONUNDERBELLY[n.] singular... ... Read more

£4.99

'Darkly voyeuristic but with heart - as funny as it is painful and true. We loved it' GRAZIA'I don't think I've ever turned the pages of a book so quickly. So sharp, so tender... truly excellent storytelling' DAISY BUCHANAN'Entertaining and playful but with huge depth, meaning and heart. I raced through it' EMMA GANNONUNDERBELLY[n.] singular...
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$1,000,000 Web Designer Guide

A Practical Guide for Wealth and Freedom as an Online Freelancer

by Rob Anthony O'Rourke ...

Don’t leave your web design journey up to chance.There are some times in life where it is fun to not plan ahead. For example a random day hanging out with friends or a spontaneous holiday trip to some new place.Web design though is not one of those times! If you leave your web design journey to chance—expect to fail.What this book covers is what I wish I knew when I first started web design. It is ... Read more

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Don’t leave your web design journey up to chance.There are some times in life where it is fun to not plan ahead. For example a random day hanging out with friends or a spontaneous holiday trip to some new place.Web design though is not one of those times! If you leave your web design journey to chance—expect to fail.What this book covers is what I wish I knew when I first started web design. It is
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The Hit List

'Sinister, clever and utterly compelling' Lesley Kara

by Holly Seddon ...

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black RiverThis ... Read more

£2.99

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black RiverThis
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The Influencers

A gripping crime novel with an unforgettable ending

by S. V. Leonard ...

A filter can hide all manner of secretsWhen budding true crime blogger Maggie Shaw is invited to the Influencer of the Year awards, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. The party is held on a glamorous yacht and presents the perfect opportunity for Maggie to network the first step towards achieving her dream of turning her hobby into a full-time job. But by the end of the night, ... Read more

£1.99

A filter can hide all manner of secretsWhen budding true crime blogger Maggie Shaw is invited to the Influencer of the Year awards, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. The party is held on a glamorous yacht and presents the perfect opportunity for Maggie to network the first step towards achieving her dream of turning her hobby into a full-time job. But by the end of the night,
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Html Basics: Learn Html Coding for Beginners

by Chittaranjan Dhurat ...

DescriptionLearn Html fundamentals with simple and easy to understand language.This book is for absolute Beginners. ... Read more

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DescriptionLearn Html fundamentals with simple and easy to understand language.This book is for absolute Beginners.
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JavaScript: The Good Parts

The Good Parts

by Douglas Crockford ...

Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole-a subset you can use to create truly extensible and ... Read more

£11.99

Most programming languages contain good and bad parts, but JavaScript has more than its share of the bad, having been developed and released in a hurry before it could be refined. This authoritative book scrapes away these bad features to reveal a subset of JavaScript that's more reliable, readable, and maintainable than the language as a whole-a subset you can use to create truly extensible and
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Everything is Fine

The funny, feel-good and uplifting page-turner you won't be able to put down!

by Gillian Harvey ...

'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD'Hilarious and relatable' WOMAN'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIAJessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential healthy-eating blog; successful PR company and wonderful daughter, Anna. Or at least that is what her thousands of followers believe.The truth is, her boyfriend just broke up with her in four words on a post-it; her zest ... Read more

£2.99

'Just the escapism we need right now' EVENING STANDARD'Hilarious and relatable' WOMAN'A perfect weekend read' GRAZIAJessica Bradley has it all: the perfect boyfriend; influential healthy-eating blog; successful PR company and wonderful daughter, Anna. Or at least that is what her thousands of followers believe.The truth is, her boyfriend just broke up with her in four words on a post-it; her zest
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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited

A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

by Steve Krug ...

Series series Voices That Matter
Since Don’t Make Me Think was first published in 2000, hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug’s guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.Now Steve returns with fresh ... Read more

£15.89

Since Don’t Make Me Think was first published in 2000, hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug’s guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.Now Steve returns with fresh
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Wordpress in 12 Easy Steps

How to Build Website with WordPress On Your Own Domain, a Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

by Meg Hussey ...

So, you think it’s hard to build your own successful website?Well think again! Get the fast, easy guide to WordPress with "Word Press in 12 Steps."Something has inspired you to join the world of WordPress, so what’s stopping you? Are you intimidated by all those weird, complex codes and stuff you’ve seen in other WordPress guides?Don’t worry about it with this one. We understand you aren’t an ... Read more

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So, you think it’s hard to build your own successful website?Well think again! Get the fast, easy guide to WordPress with "Word Press in 12 Steps."Something has inspired you to join the world of WordPress, so what’s stopping you? Are you intimidated by all those weird, complex codes and stuff you’ve seen in other WordPress guides?Don’t worry about it with this one. We understand you aren’t an
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Top 10 SEO Tips

by Darren Varndell ...

Series series EZ Website Promotion
10 Top SEO Tips to Boost Website TrafficSEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become a crucial part of Internet Marketing to ensure that your website is easily found by potential new customers, so we have put together a Top 10 SEO Tips checklist to help you get the best search results for your website or online business.Operating an online business website or e-commerce store, requires your website ... Read more

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10 Top SEO Tips to Boost Website TrafficSEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become a crucial part of Internet Marketing to ensure that your website is easily found by potential new customers, so we have put together a Top 10 SEO Tips checklist to help you get the best search results for your website or online business.Operating an online business website or e-commerce store, requires your website
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Fluent Python

Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming

by Luciano Ramalho ...

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features ... Read more

£34.99

Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Discover and apply idiomatic Python 3 features
... Read more
Hatching Twitter

A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship and Betrayal

by Nick Bilton ...

'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New ... Read more

£2.99

'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New
... Read more
Build Your First Website

And Thwack Zombies with HTML and CSS

by John Rhea ...

Series Book 0 - Undead Institute
Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML, ... Read more

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Build your first website from scratch and actually have fun doing it.This book walks you through the process, teaching you everything you need to know along the way. Plus we throw in lots of silly jokes and zombie references to keep you entertained and engaged. Learning doesn’t have to bore you to death (because then you might come back as a zombie and it’d just be messy).First we’ll look at HTML,
... Read more
Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3

Web pages that respond immediately to different screen sizes and devices is one of today's essentials. Packed with screenshots and examples, this book will teach you the professional approach using just HTML5 and CSS3.

by Ben Frain ...

This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps youve heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level before all your ... Read more

£20.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This book will lead you, step by step and with illustrative screenshots, through a real example. Are you writing two websites one for mobile and one for larger displays? Or perhaps youve heard of Responsive Design but are unsure how to bring HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design all together. If so, this book provides everything you need to take your web pages to the next level before all your
... Read more
Coders

Who They Are, What They Think and How They Are Changing Our World

by Clive Thompson ...

From revolution on Twitter to romance on Tinder, we live in a world constructed of code – and coders are the ones who built it for us.In Coders, acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson offers an illuminating reckoning with the most powerful tribe in the world today, computer programmers, asking who they are, how they think, and what should give us pause. Along the way, Thompson ponders the morality ... Read more

£6.99

From revolution on Twitter to romance on Tinder, we live in a world constructed of code – and coders are the ones who built it for us.In Coders, acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson offers an illuminating reckoning with the most powerful tribe in the world today, computer programmers, asking who they are, how they think, and what should give us pause. Along the way, Thompson ponders the morality
... Read more
Task-based intranet content

a step by step guide to user-centred design

by Lizzie Bruce ...

Series Book 1 - Practical user-centred design
“Really good stuff from someone who knows her intranets.” – Tom Loosemore, digital transformation consultant at Public Digital, ex-GDS, ex-BBC.Create content that makes it faster for people to find what they need on the intranet than from a colleague. Learn user-centred design as you progress through this practical, stage by stage guide.Generally, people want information about a specific thing, ... Read more

£15.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

“Really good stuff from someone who knows her intranets.” – Tom Loosemore, digital transformation consultant at Public Digital, ex-GDS, ex-BBC.Create content that makes it faster for people to find what they need on the intranet than from a colleague. Learn user-centred design as you progress through this practical, stage by stage guide.Generally, people want information about a specific thing,
... Read more
Learning Go

An Idiomatic Approach to Real-World Go Programming

by Jon Bodner ...

Go has rapidly become the preferred language for building web services. Plenty of tutorials are available to teach Go's syntax to developers with experience in other programming languages, but tutorials aren't enough. They don't teach Go's idioms, so developers end up recreating patterns that don't make sense in a Go context. This practical guide provides the essential background you need to write ... Read more

£29.99

Go has rapidly become the preferred language for building web services. Plenty of tutorials are available to teach Go's syntax to developers with experience in other programming languages, but tutorials aren't enough. They don't teach Go's idioms, so developers end up recreating patterns that don't make sense in a Go context. This practical guide provides the essential background you need to write
... Read more
Webtrees Family Tree Manual

by Richard Underwood ...

Webtrees Family Tree Software is probably the most widely used self-hosting family tree website creation software in the world. It is free, well designed, fully configurable, easy to use, and this manual takes you step-by-step through the whole process of installation, administration, and use.The manual has separate sections for webmasters, administrators, users, editors, moderators, and family ... Read more

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Webtrees Family Tree Software is probably the most widely used self-hosting family tree website creation software in the world. It is free, well designed, fully configurable, easy to use, and this manual takes you step-by-step through the whole process of installation, administration, and use.The manual has separate sections for webmasters, administrators, users, editors, moderators, and family
... Read more
Head First HTML and CSS

A Learner's Guide to Creating Standards-Based Web Pages

by Elisabeth Robson, Eric Freeman ...

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your ... Read more

£18.99

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your
... Read more
How To Make Money Blogging: How I Replaced My Day-Job With My Blog and How You Can Start A Blog Today

by Bob Lotich ...

Bob Lotich founded ChristianPF.com back in 2007 and after getting laid off in 2008 he took the leap into full-time blogging. Less than a year later he was earning more from his blog than his previous day-job.While his results are not typical, this book covers all the steps he took to make money from his blog over that two-year period.Who this book is written for:* Those who want to get started ... Read more

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Bob Lotich founded ChristianPF.com back in 2007 and after getting laid off in 2008 he took the leap into full-time blogging. Less than a year later he was earning more from his blog than his previous day-job.While his results are not typical, this book covers all the steps he took to make money from his blog over that two-year period.Who this book is written for:* Those who want to get started
... Read more

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