The Art of Agile Development contains practical guidance for anyone considering or applying agile development for building valuable software. Plenty of books describe what agile development is or why it helps software projects succeed but very few combine information for developers managers testers & customers into a single package that they can apply directly. This book provides no-nonsense advice on agile planning development delivery & management taken from the authors many years of experience with Extreme Programming (XP). You get a gestalt view of the agile development process including comprehensive guidance for non-technical readers & hands-on technical practices for developers & testers. The Art of Agile Development gives you clear answers to questions such as: * How can we adopt agile development? * Do we really need to pair program? * What metrics should we report? * What if I cant get my customer to participate? * How much documentation should we write? * When do we design & architect? * As a non-developer how should I work with my agile team? * Where is my product roadmap? * How does QA fit in? The book teaches you how to adopt XP practices describes each practice in detail then discusses principles that will allow you to modify XP & create your own agile method. In particular this book tackles the difficult aspects of agile development: the need for cooperation & trust among team members. Whether youre currently part of an agile team working with an agile team or interested in agile development this book provides the practical tips you need to start practicing agile development. As your experience grows the book will grow with you providing exercises & information that will teach you first to understand the rules of agile development break them & ultimately abandon rules altogether as you master the art of agile development. Jim Shore & Shane Warden expertly explain the practices & benefits of Extreme Programming. They offer advice from their real-world experiences in leading teams. They answer questions about the practices & show contraindications
- ways that a practice may be mis-applied. They offer alternatives you can try if there are impediments to applying a practice such as the lack of an on-site customer. --Ken Pugh Author of Jolt Award Winner Prefactoring "I will leave a copy of this book with every team I visit." --Brian Marick Exampler Consulting"
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Assassins Creed" steps into a brand new era. With intricately detailed environments & finely-honed & evocative historical reimaginings this is a world into which you can immerse yourself & feel the echoes of the past come to life. Continuing in the footsteps of this already world-renowned franchise " Assassins Creed III" promises to be the biggest & best yet." ...

The ultimate guide to beef fundamentals & master cutting techniques An ideal training tool thats perfect for use in grocery stores restaurants foodservice companies & culinary schools as well as by serious home butchers The Art of Beef Cutting provides clear up-to-date information on the latest meat cuts & cutting techniques. Written by Kari Underly a leading expert in meat education this comprehensive guide covers all the fundamentals of butchery &

Includes:: helpful full-color photos of every cut information on international beef cuts & cooking styles tips on merchandising & cutting for profit & expert advice on the best beef-cutting tools. This is the only book on the market to include step-by-step cutting techniques & beef fundamentals along with information on all the beef cuts from each primal

Includes:: charts of NAMP/IMPS numbers URMIS UPC codes & main muscles for each beef cut; Latin American cut names & cooking methods; & cooking tips for each cut for easy reference The author is an expert meat cutter who has developed some of the newest meat cuts for the National Cattlemens Beef Association & created their current retail beef cut charts The Art of Beef Cutting is the perfect reference & training manual for anyone who wants to master the basic techniques of beef fabrication.



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In The Art of Bio Shock Infinite" delve deeper into the city of Columbia
- the fabled floating metropolis that serves as a
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The Art of BMW is the ultimate visual guide to almost a century of motorcycle excellence from BMW. The Art of BMW: 90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence captures the essence of craft performance & innovation that has marked out the German manufacturer's output since day one. Fully illustrated with Henry Von Wartenburg's stunning studio portraiture & accompanied by concise authoritative profiles of each machine The Art of BMW takes stock of the rolling sculpture produced by one of the world's leading motorcycle manufacturers in the year of their 90th anniversary. All the classic bikes are here from machines like the R5 that defined performance in the pre-World War II era to the array of military machines that carried the Wehrmacht across Europe & North Africa; from the R90S cafe racer to the K1 flying brick" & the GS (Gelande Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution. Included are examples of the major technical developments in different bike families that have contributed to BMW's renown: the early side-valve machines & overhead-valve performance bikes; the postwar Airheads & Oilheads; four-cylinder & six-cylinder touring bikes; pushrod singles; parallel twins; inline-four cylinder sport bikes & a host of others. From the model that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty the R32 to the latest (and fastest) model the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence." ...

This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists & featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society. Botanical illustration has been a popular art form for many centuries with its appealing traditions of detail & beauty. This beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of the subject & is an essential book for all serious students of botanical painting. The book

Includes:: useful information about materials basic plant anatomy flower & leaf shapes & then explores the techniques for drawing & coloured pencil work as well as painting with watercolour & gouache. Subjects include exotic & common plants flowers fruit & vegetables as well as flowers in the garden. Packed with step-by-step demonstrations & stunning illustrations this is an inspiring practical guide as well as a visual treat.

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Brave is Pixars first fairy tale a lush animated adventure through the forests heaths & highlands of medieval Scotl&. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the films many artists The Art of Brave also showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie including colour scripts storyboards character studies environment art sculpts & more. ...

Celebrating a half century of design in posters flyers & advertising ephemera The Art of British Rock highlights the UKs distinct contribution to rocknroll graphics. From custom designed posters for provincial ballrooms in the late 50s to the computer-generated images of today rock music illustration has reflected
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- crucial changes in popular visual art. With classic examples (some unseen for many years) of key styles including pop art psychedelic illustration punk do-it-yourself & digital imaging the book documents the stunning visual style of British rock from the era of the Beatles & Rolling Stones to the present-day art of indie guitar bands cutting-edge soloists & contemporary clubl&. Arranged chronologically The Art of British Rock features more than 350 posters ranging from the work of anonymous artists to internationally acclaimed designers including the Hapshash group in the 60s Hipgnosis & Barney Bubbles in the 70s & Malcolm Garrett Peter Saville & Vaughan Oliver in the 80s & beyond. All are the subject of special features within each chapter. Concluding with the mix of retro & state-of-the-art design that has characterised rock poster illustration in the first decade of the 21st century this is a unique account of more than 50 years of British rocknroll art.

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Could there be another way of life? Can I survive with less stuff? Should I run for the hills? These are all good questions that people have asked before throughout history & which have inspired people to set up camp. But now camping is part of the drive for self-sufficiency a reaction against mass tourism a chance to connect with the land to experience a community to leave no trace.. . From packing to pitching with hikes into the deep history of the subject & encounters with the great campers & camping movements of the past this is a witty & philosophical blend of 'how to' history & personal anecdotes
- a must for every camper.
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In cricket the role of the captain has been consistently under-rated in recent years. In time where statistics are the fashion the performance of batsmen & bowlers can readily be presented in terms of averages whereas the contribution of the captain is by contrast harder to assess. But in cricket more than any other sport the role of the leader is crucial. In this book Mike Brearley considers the role of captain both on the cricket field & more broadly applying the principles of sport captaincy to more general leadership debates. One of the first sportsmen to make the link between success in sport & in other areas of our work & personal lives Brearley has made a lasting contribution to the wider debate. Mike Brearley is considered one of Englands finest captains ever whose methods & approach still have resonance today. Nasser Hussein has a captaincy style both admired by & likened to Brearley. ...