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 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...

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...

"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, ...

This is a Poetry chapbook about my finding God, becoming estranged, and then returning to the church that showed my more about God than any other church I had been to before.

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 ...

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...

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 book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics. Mark Richards and N...

What would it be like to be an average guy in a small town? What if that small town was overrun by zombies? Is it possible to survive? Would it change you? What would your quality of life be like? These are several questions that Robert never considered, until the day that he found himself and others he knew in the fight for their lives.

If you ran across an Alien would you help it? What if doing so would change your world forever?