Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming architecture, governance, d...

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts--difficult problems or issues with no best practices--that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures.Architecture veterans and practicing consultants Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, and Zhamak Dehghani discuss strategies for choosing an appropriate architecture. By i...

Since Richard Trevithick’s first forays into the development of the steam locomotive, Britain’s engineers have been at the forefront of railway technology. Often innovative, and sometimes unfairly maligned, the country’s locomotive engineers continually broke new barriers in traction technology although not everything was successful. From the earliest simple steam locomotives to the latest diesel and electric engines, Britain had led the way in railway locomotion, although competition from...

On a train journey to a church disciplinary meeting, a minister carries the weight of illness, memory, and the quiet ache of betrayal. A Measure of Breath is a contemplative novel that explores what it means to lead when one's own wounds remain unhealed--and when silence in sacred spaces has done deep harm. As the train moves forward, so does a reckoning. Through memory, lament, and moments of hard-won clarity, the minister confronts not only his past but the cost of survival itself. This ...

"In a world marked by confusion, pain, and searching, Words for a Wounded World shines with the clarity of God's truth and the warmth of His love. Through Scripture-inspired poems, Mark Richard calls readers to deeper faith and courage while tenderly inviting them into the healing presence of Christ. Both convicting and comforting, this book will strengthen your walk with God and become a timeless source of encouragement and hope."-Paige Michael Williams, ...

What will you learn from this book?If you're a software developer looking for a quick on-ramp to software architecture, this handy guide is a great place to start. From the authors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Head First Software Architecture teaches you how to think architecturally and explores the unique challenges of software architecture. You'll learn the distinction between architecture and design and the relationship between code, compon...

North of Keswick, the Lake District takes on a different character. The broad, sweeping ridges of Skiddaw and the dramatic aretes of Blencathra give way to the quiet, open plateau of the Skiddaw Forest and the rarely visited tops of the northern fells, where solitude and far-reaching views reward those who venture beyond the popular paths.This second edition Cicerone guidebook by Mark Richards, who was encouraged to begin writing by Alfred Wainwright himself, cover...

Discover 32 outstanding Lake District summits rising above the tranquil waters and dramatic valleys of Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, Lorton, and Newlands. This region is celebrated for its magnificent scenery, classic fellwalking, and timeless Lakeland character, from the iconic ridges of High Stile, Grasmoor, and Grisedale Pike to the peaceful slopes of Mellbreak and Rannerdale Knotts. With memorable heights like Haystacks and Causey Pike included, you’ll find a full spe...

Discover the rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Hadrian’s Wall with this curated collection of 15 short walks, taking you through some of Britain’s most iconic frontier country. Explore ancient Roman forts, dramatic crags, peaceful valleys, and legendary sites along this UNESCO World Heritage Site.Each route is designed for straightforward enjoyment (between 4 and 11km, most under three hours), making this guidebook the ideal companion for families, new w...

Walk through history on the Hadrian’s Wall Path, a remarkable 135km (84-mile) National Trail following the line of the ancient Roman frontier across northern England, from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle. Accessible to first-time long-distance walkers yet equally rewarding for seasoned hikers, the trail winds through rolling farmland, wild moorland, and remarkable Roman sites, including ancient forts, milecastles, and exposed stretches of the Wall itself.

There are many struggles a believer faces when they give their lives to God and throughout their walk with him. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the writer shares his life experiences that has taken many twists and turns in his quest for the Lord to reveal the root/cause of his struggles and to deliver him from generational curses and some shocking encounters in his dreams. This book sheds light on some of these struggles, the tactics the enemy uses, and the importance of living a...

Explore 28 magnificent Lake District summits above Borrowdale, from the iconic ridgeline of Catbells and the commanding presence of Great Gable to the hard-won top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. This corner of the Lake District offers some of the finest fell walking in Britain, with outstanding views and a genuine sense of adventure on every ascent.Whether you're a seasoned Lakeland fell walker ticking off summits or a keen hillwalker ready to take on...