If the purpose is to create one of the best books on requirements yet written the authors have succeeded." -Capers Jones Software can solve almost any problem. The trick is knowing what the problem is. With about half of all software errors originating in the requirements activity it is clear that a better understanding of the problem is needed. Getting the requirements right is crucial if we are to build systems that best meet our needs. We know beyond doubt that the right requirements produce an end result that is as innovative & beneficial as it can be & that system development is both effective & efficient. Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right Third Edition sets out an industry-proven process for gathering & verifying requirements regardless of whether you work in a traditional or agile development environment. In this sweeping update of the bestselling guide the authors show how to discover precisely what the customer wants & needs in the most efficient manner possible. Features include * The Volere requirements process for discovering requirements for use with both traditional & iterative environments * A

Specification template that can be used as the basis for your own requirements specifications * Formality guides that help you funnel your efforts into only the requirements work needed for your particular development environment & project * How to make requirements testable using fit criteria * Checklists to help identify stakeholders users non-functional requirements & more * Methods for reusing requirements & requirements patterns New features include * Strategy guides for different environments including outsourcing * Strategies for gathering & implementing requirements for iterative releases * " Thinking above the line" to find the real problem * How to move from requirements to finding the right solution * The Brown Cow model for clearer viewpoints of the system * Using story cards as requirements * Using the Volere Knowledge Model to help record & communicate requirements * Fundamental truths about requirements & system development"

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What are the underlying handful of fundamentals that havent changed for over a hundred years? From Harnishs famous Mastering a One Page Strategic Plan" process that has been a best-selling article on the web to his concise outline of eight practical actions you can take to strengthen your culture this book is a compilation of best practices adapted from some of the best-run firms on the planet. Included is an instructive chapter co-authored by Rich Russakoff revealing winning tactics to get banks to finance your business. Lastly there are case studies demonstrating the validity of Harnishs practical approaches." ...

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Even if youre not a programmer you can quickly learn to write macros automate tasks & create custom applications for Office 2007 with Microsofts Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) & the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide. Youll jump right into the basics of recording & running macros with Offices built-in Macro Recorder before quickly moving to the essentials of VBA syntax using loops & functions building effective code & programming applications in Word Excel Power Point Outlook & Access.

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A new & updated edition of bestselling Mastering VMware v Sphere 4 Written by leading VMware expert this book covers all the features & capabilities of VMware v Sphere. You'll learn how to install configure operate manage & secure the latest release. Covers all the new features & capabilities of the much-anticipated new release of VMware v Sphere Discusses the planning installation operation & management for the latest release Reviews migration to the latest v Sphere software Offers hands-on instruction & clear explanations with real-world examples Mastering VMware v Sphere is the strategic guide you need to maximize the opportunities of virtualization. ...

Mastermind" is the ultimate test of knowledge memory & nerve. Over four decades hundreds have tested their mettle in the famous black chair & dared to put their intellect under the glare of the Mastermind spotlight. Now can you rise to the challenge? " The Mastermind Quiz Book" poses over 3 500 questions from fiendishly difficult general knowledge teasers to in-depth tests of specialist subjects. With topics ranging from Classical Mythology to Medical Science by way of Famous Russians & The Works of Johnny Cash only the finest minds will triumph. Whether youre playing in groups or simply testing your own brainpower this collection of questions will challenge the very core of your mental strength -- but when the clock runs down & the lights come up will you emerge as the Mastermind?" ...

From the visually seductive E-Type Jaguar to Giles Gilbert Scotts iconic red telephone boxes British design is distinguished by a combination of casual elegance with practical functionality with often a touch of British eccentricity thrown in for good measure. Masterpieces of British Design" surveys in detail one hundred landmark designs spanning a period of 250 years
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The British Museum is home to some of the worlds finest & broadest collections ranging from prehistoric times to the present & from ancient & modern cultures around the globe. This illustrated introduction to the collections attractively designed with striking photographs offers a fascinating summary of up-to-date information about 250 of the Museums highlights including the most famous as well as a selection of lesser-known but equally intriguing pieces. From the Warren Cup to Durers Rhinoceros the Lewis Chessmen to the Aztec turquoise serpent & the Gayer-Anderson Cat the iconic objects of the British Museum are here presented in an exciting & accessible new way. Grouped into twenty sections based on cross-cultural themes such as fashion technology myths gods & nature each with an illustrated introduction written by the Editor every object is then illustrated with one or more large high-quality colour photographs. The accompanying text summarizes the unique story & features of each object. Introduced by Neil Mac Gregor Director of the British Museum the huge range & scope of the collections provide a stunning overview of mankinds artistic production around the world. ...

Andrew Roberts Masters & Commanders: The Military Geniuses who led the West to Victory in WWII" tells the story of how four great leaders fought each other over how best to fight Hitler. During the Second World War the master strategy of the West was shaped by four titanic figures: Winston Churchill & Franklin Roosevelt & their respective military commanders
- General Sir Alan Brooke & General George C. Marshall. Each man was tough-willed & strong minded. & each was certain he knew best how to achieve victory. Drawing on previously unpublished material including for the first time verbatim reports of Churchills War Cabinet meetings Andrew Roberts acclaimed history recreates with vivid immediacy the fiery debates & political maneuverings the rebuffs & the charm the explosive rows & dramatic reconciliations as the masters & commanders of the Western Alliance fought each other over the best way to fight Adolf Hitler. " History as it should be written; a gripping narrative". (Michael Gove " Mail on Sunday" Books of the Year). " Scintillating historical writing on the whole rich panorama of Britain & the US at war". (Martin Gilbert " Evening Standard"). "A compelling analysis of American & British military strategy during the war. He also tells a profoundly human story". (Laurence Rees " Sunday Times"). "A masterpiece". (Christopher Silvester " Daily Express"). " Britains finest contemporary military historian". (" Economist" Books of the Year). Andrew Roberts is a biographer & historian of international renown whose previous books include " Salisbury: Victorian Titan" (1999) which won the Wolfson History Prize & the James Stern Silver Pen Award for Non-Fiction; " Napoleon & Wellington" (2001); " Hitler & Churchill: Secrets of Leadership" (2003) which coincided with four-part BBC2 history series & "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900" (2005)."
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Are you keen to study at Masters level? Do you need to understand what is expected from your research & written work? Would you like to see real examples of successful Masters level study? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the book for you. Taking a practical approach this book will guide you through & demystify the process of thinking researching writing & achieving at Masters level. It offers an insight into the knowledge tools & skills that need to be developed for a successful outcome in an educational context. Using detailed
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