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A Practical Guide to Better, Cleaner Code with Functional
Programming In Functional Design, renowned software engineer Robert
C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") explains how and why to use functional
programming to build better systems for real customers. Martin
compares conventional object-oriented coding structures in Java to
those enabled by functional languages, identifies the best roles
for each, and shows how to build better systems by judiciously
using them in context. Martin's approach is pragmatic, minimizing
theory in favor of "in the-trenches" problem-solving. Through
accessible examples, working developers will discover how the
easy-to-learn, semantically rich Clojure language can help them
improve code cleanliness, design, discipline, and outcomes. Martin
examines well-known SOLID principles and Gang of Four patterns from
a functional perspective, revealing why patterns remain extremely
valuable to functional programmers, and how to use them to achieve
superior results. Understand functional basics: immutability,
persistent data, recursion, iteration, laziness, and statefulness
Contrast functional and object approaches through expertly crafted
case studies Explore functional design techniques for data flow Use
classic SOLID principles to write better Clojure code Master
pragmatic approaches to functional testing, GUIs, and concurrency
Make the most of design patterns in functional environments Walk
through building an enterprise-class Clojure application
"Functional Design exudes 'classic-on-arrival.' Bob pulls back the
curtain to reveal how functional programming elements make software
design simple yet pragmatic. He does so without alienating
experienced object-oriented programmers coming from languages like
C#, C++, or Java." --Janet A. Carr, Independent Clojure Consultant
Developed by Bruno Latour and his collaborators, actor-network
theory (ANT) offers crimes studies a worthy intellectual challenge.
It requires us to take the performativity turn, consider the role
of objects in our analysis and conceptualize all actants (human and
non-human) as relational beings. Thus power is not the property of
one party, but rather it is an effect of the relationships among
actants. This innovative collection provides a series of empirical
and theoretical contributions that shows: c The importance of
conceptualizing and analyzing technologies as crucial actants in
crime and crime control. c The many facets of ANT: its various
uses, its theoretical blending with other approaches, its
methodological implications for the field. c The fruitfulness of
ANT for studying technologies and crime studies: its potential and
limitations for understanding the world and revamping crime studies
research goals. Students, academics and policy-makers will benefit
from reading this collection in order to explore
criminology-related topics in a different way.
Building upon the success of best-sellers The Clean Coder and Clean
Code, legendary software craftsman Robert C. "Uncle Bob" Martin
shows how to bring greater professionalism and discipline to
application architecture and design. As with his other books,
Martin's Clean Architecture doesn't merely present multiple choices
and options, and say "use your best judgment": it tells you what
choices to make, and why those choices are critical to your
success. Martin offers direct, no-nonsense answers to key
architecture and design questions like: What are the best high
level structures for different kinds of applications, including
web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded apps? What are
the core principles of software architecture? What is the role of
the architect, and what is he/she really trying to achieve? What
are the core principles of software design? How do designs and
architectures go wrong, and what can you do about it? What are the
disciplines and practices of professional architects and designers?
Clean Architecture is essential reading for every software
architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager
-- and for any programmer who aspires to these roles or is impacted
by their work.
From Neuron to Brain, Sixth Edition, provides a readable,
up-to-date book for use in undergraduate, graduate, and medical
school courses in neuroscience. As in previous editions, the
emphasis is on experiments made by electrical recordings, molecular
and cellular biological techniques, and behavioral studies on the
nervous system, from simple reflexes to cognitive functions. Lines
of research are followed from the inception of an idea to new
findings being made in laboratories and clinics today. From Neuron
to Brain will be of interest to anyone—with or without a
specialized background in biological sciences—who is curious
about the workings of the nervous system.
Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty and
nonstop pressure share a common attribute: They care deeply about
the practice of creating software. They treat it as a craft. They
are professionals. In "The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for
Professional Programmers, " legendary software expert Robert C.
Martin introduces the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices
of true software craftsmanship. This book is packed with practical
advice-about everything from estimating and coding to refactoring
and testing. It covers much more than technique: It is about
attitude. Martin shows how to approach software development with
honor, self-respect, and pride; work well and work clean;
communicate and estimate faithfully; face difficult decisions with
clarity and honesty; and understand that deep knowledge comes with
a responsibility to act. Readers will learn
- What it means to behave as a true software craftsman
- How to deal with conflict, tight schedules, and unreasonable
managers
- How to get into the flow of coding, and get past writer's
block
- How to handle unrelenting pressure and avoid burnout
- How to combine enduring attitudes with new development
paradigms
- How to manage your time, and avoid blind alleys, marshes, bogs,
and swamps
- How to foster environments where programmers and teams can
thrive
- When to say "No"-and how to say it
- When to say "Yes"-and what yes really means
Great software is something to marvel at: powerful, elegant,
functional, a pleasure to work with as both a developer and as a
user. Great software isn't written by machines. It is written by
professionals with an unshakable commitment to craftsmanship. "The
Clean Coder" will help you become one of them-and earn the pride
and fulfillment that they alone possess.
This multidisciplinary collective volume advances the scholarly
discussion on the origins of Islam. It simultaneously focuses on
three domains: texts, social contexts, and ideological developments
relevant for the study of Islam's beginnings -- taking the latter
expression in its broadest possible sense. The intersections of
these domains need to be examined afresh in order to obtain a clear
picture of the concurrent phenomena that collectively enabled both
the gradual emergence of a new religious identity and the
progressive delimitation of its initially fuzzy boundaries.
Guided imagery is a transformative practice for reducing stress,
healing mind and body, and improving performance. This definitive
collection brings together leading pioneers in the field of guided
imagery to share its theory, practice and history. Readers are
introduced to the extensive uses of imagery, from its medical
application for pain relief, cancer care and other physical
healing, through its significant contribution to mental health and
depth psychology, to its application within the arts and as a
vehicle for social change. An exploration of the place of imagery
within spiritual and religious traditions includes a never before
published guide to the internal alchemy of Daoist imagery.
Transformative Imagery will enable professionals to tailor guided
imagery to their individual practice, demonstrating how to use it
with people of all ages, from chronic pain patients to athletes to
combat veterans and for both mental and physical health.
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The Zappa Tour Atlas (Hardcover)
Mick Zeuner; Maps by Klaus Kuehner; Contributions by Andrew Greenaway; Foreword by Robert Martin
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Following the inception of his band The Mothers Of Invention in
1965, Frank Zappa toured incessantly. While he undertook fewer
tours throughout the eighties - and even threatened to quit
performing altogether - time and again he was drawn back out onto
the road and only finally stopped when his health dictated it. This
book attempts to explain this allure by providing the most
comprehensive listing ever of every concert date and venue - from
Osaka to the Albert Hall - revealing the thousands of miles
travelled by Zappa and his myriad cohorts to a total of twenty
countries during more than twenty five years of live performance.
This unique multilateral collaboration - by FZ historian Zeuner,
crack cartographer Kuhner and renowned Zappa author Greenaway -
guides the reader through a period that saw a great number of
changes around the planet (sexual liberation, the ending of the
Vietnam War, and the fall of the Berlin Wall), and is proof
positive that touring can make you crazy! Also included are maps
that trace the locations of all of the places Zappa ever called
home. With a foreword by Robert Martin (band member from 1981 until
Zappa ceased touring), this book will not only delight fans of
Frank and his music, but will appeal to anyone with a passing
interest in topography or the travels and travails of bands during
the golden age of rock music. Combining contemporaneous maps,
detailed tour statistics and reviews of each of Zappa's 111
official albums, it is an original and informative overview of an
extraordinary artist.
Agile Values and Principles for a New Generation "In the journey to
all things Agile, Uncle Bob has been there, done that, and has the
both the t-shirt and the scars to show for it. This delightful book
is part history, part personal stories, and all wisdom. If you want
to understand what Agile is and how it came to be, this is the book
for you." -Grady Booch "Bob's frustration colors every sentence of
Clean Agile, but it's a justified frustration. What is in the world
of Agile development is nothing compared to what could be. This
book is Bob's perspective on what to focus on to get to that 'what
could be.' And he's been there, so it's worth listening." -Kent
Beck "It's good to read Uncle Bob's take on Agile. Whether just
beginning, or a seasoned Agilista, you would do well to read this
book. I agree with almost all of it. It's just some of the parts
make me realize my own shortcomings, darn it. It made me
double-check our code coverage (85.09%)." -Jon Kern Nearly twenty
years after the Agile Manifesto was first presented, the legendary
Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reintroduces Agile values and
principles for a new generation-programmers and nonprogrammers
alike. Martin, author of Clean Code and other highly influential
software development guides, was there at Agile's founding. Now, in
Clean Agile: Back to Basics, he strips away misunderstandings and
distractions that over the years have made it harder to use Agile
than was originally intended. Martin describes what Agile is in no
uncertain terms: a small discipline that helps small teams manage
small projects . . . with huge implications because every big
project is comprised of many small projects. Drawing on his fifty
years' experience with projects of every conceivable type, he shows
how Agile can help you bring true professionalism to software
development. Get back to the basics-what Agile is, was, and should
always be Understand the origins, and proper practice, of SCRUM
Master essential business-facing Agile practices, from small
releases and acceptance tests to whole-team communication Explore
Agile team members' relationships with each other, and with their
product Rediscover indispensable Agile technical practices: TDD,
refactoring, simple design, and pair programming Understand the
central roles values and craftsmanship play in your Agile team's
success If you want Agile's true benefits, there are no shortcuts:
You need to do Agile right. Clean Agile: Back to Basics will show
you how, whether you're a developer, tester, manager, project
manager, or customer. Register your book for convenient access to
downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available.
See inside book for details.
Featuring works by some of Britain's best-loved photographers -
Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn, Martin Parr, and Simon Roberts - this
book explores our changing relationship with the seaside over the
last six decades and holds up a critical and affectionate mirror to
a much-loved and quintessentially British experience. Published to
accompany the 2018 National Maritime Museum exhibition The Great
British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the Present, this
book showcases over 100 photographs, including material from each
of the photographers' archival collections, newly commissioned
works, and never-before-seen images.
Written at a time of uncertainty about the implications of the
English government's curriculum policies, Knowledge and the Future
School engages with the debate between the government and large
sections of the educational community. It provides a
forward-looking framework for head teachers, their staff and those
involved in training teachers to use when developing the curriculum
of individual schools in the context of a national curriculum.
While explaining recent ideas in the sociology of educational
knowledge, the authors draw on Michael Young's earlier research
with Johan Muller to distinguish three models of the curriculum in
terms of their assumptions about knowledge, referred to in this
book as Future 1, Future 2 and Future 3. They link Future 3 to the
idea of 'powerful knowledge' for all pupils as a curriculum
principle for any school, arguing that the question of knowledge is
intimately linked to the issue of social justice and that access to
'powerful knowledge' is a necessary component of the education of
all pupils. Knowledge and the Future School offers a new way of
thinking about the problems that head teachers, their staff and
curriculum designers face. In charting a course for schools that
goes beyond current debates, it also provides a perspective that
policy makers should not avoid.
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