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Leading the Transformation

Applying Agile and DevOps Principles at Scale

By: Gary Gruver,Tommy Mouser

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Leading the Transformation

Applying Agile and DevOps Principles at Scale

By: Gary Gruver,Tommy Mouser

Software is becoming more and more important across a broad range of industries, yet most technology executives struggle to deliver software improvements their businesses require. Leading-edge companies like Amazon and Google are applying DevOps and Agile principles to deliver large software projects faster than anyone thought possible. But most executives don't understand how to transform their current legacy systems and processes to scale these principles across their organizations. Leading the Transformation is executive guide, providing a clear framework for improving development and delivery. Instead of the traditional Agile and DevOps approaches that focus on improving the effectiveness of teams, this book targets the coordination of work across teams in large organizations—an improvement that executives are uniquely positioned to lead.

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Leading the Transformation

Applying Agile and DevOps Principles at Scale

By: Gary Gruver,Tommy Mouser

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A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

How HP Transformed Laserjet Futuresmart Firmware

By: Gary Gruver,Mike Young,Pat Fulghum

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A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

How HP Transformed Laserjet Futuresmart Firmware

By: Gary Gruver,Mike Young,Pat Fulghum

Today, even the largest development organisations are turning to agile methodologies, seeking major productivity and quality improvements. However, large-scale agile development is difficult, and publicly available case studies have been scarce. Now, three agile pioneers at Hewlett-Packard present a candid, start-to-finish insider's look at how they've succeeded with agile in one of the company's most mission-critical software environments: firmware for HP LaserJet printers. This book tells the story of an extraordinary experiment and journey. Could agile principles be applied to re-architect an enormous legacy code base? Could agile enable both timely delivery and ongoing innovation? Could it really be applied to 400+ developers distributed across four states, three continents, and four business units? Could it go beyond delivering incremental gains, to meet the stretch goal of 10x developer productivity improvements? It could, and it did--but getting there was not easy. Writing for both managers and technologists, the authors candidly discuss both their successes and failures, presenting actionable lessons for other development organisations, as well as approaches that have proven themselves repeatedly in HP's challenging environment. They not only illuminate the potential benefits of agile in large-scale development, they also systematically show how these benefits can actually be achieved. Coverage includes: Tightly linking agile methods and enterprise architecture with business objectives Focusing agile practices on your worst development pain points to get the most bang for your buck Abandoning classic agile methods that don't work at the largest scale Employing agile methods to establish a new architecture Using metrics as a "conversation starter" around agile process improvements Leveraging continuous integration and quality systems to reduce costs, accelerate schedules, and automate the delivery pipeline Taming the planning beast with "light-touch" agile planning and lightweight long-range forecasting Implementing effective project management and ensuring accountability in large agile projects Managing tradeoffs associated with key decisions about organisational structure Overcoming U.S./India cultural differences that can complicate offshore development Selecting tools to support quantum leaps in productivity in your organisation Using change management disciplines to support greater enterprise agility

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Pearson Education

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0321821726

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Tailoring Multiphase and Composite Ceramics

By: Richard E. Tressler,Gary L. Messing,Carlo G. Pantano,Robert E. Newnham

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Tailoring Multiphase and Composite Ceramics

By: Richard E. Tressler,Gary L. Messing,Carlo G. Pantano,Robert E. Newnham

The proceedings of the Twenty-First University Conference on Ceramic Science held at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA on July 17, 18 and 19, 1985 are compiled in this volume "Tailoring Multiphase and Composite Ceramics". This Conference emphasized the' discussion and analysis of the properties of multiphase ceramic materials in which the microstructure is deliberately tailored for specific applications or properties. Inter nationally recognized authorities presented keynote and invited lectures on topics dealing with processing and fabrication of multiphase and com posite electroceramics, fiber reinforced composites and high temperature multiphase ceramics. Results of recent research were presented in oral and poster sessions by leading researchers from several countries. This collection of papers represents the state of the art in our understand ing of the processing-structure-property interrelationships for these materials which possess unique and useful electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical and thermal properties as a result of their multiphase nature. We are grateful for the financial support of the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Office of Scien tific Research, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for this conference. We gratefully acknowledge Prof. Robert Davis' leader ship role in steering and expanding this university conference series on ceramic science. We thank Ron Avillion and Linda Rose for their expert assistance in planning and coordinating the meeting. Thanks are due to Ms. Marian Reed, Ms. Judy Bell and Ms.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461322332

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A Knight of Another Sort

Prohibition Days and Charlie Birger, Second Edition

By: Gary DeNeal

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A Knight of Another Sort

Prohibition Days and Charlie Birger, Second Edition

By: Gary DeNeal

In 1913 Charlie Birger began his career as a bootlegger, supplying southern Illinois with whiskey and beer. He was charismatic, with an easygoing manner and a cavalier generosity that made him popular. The stuff of legend, he was part monster, part Robin Hood. In the early days, he would emerge from his restaurant/saloon in tiny Ledford in Saline County with a cigar box full of coins and throw handfuls in the air for the children. Echoing the consensus on Birger, an anonymous gang member called him "enigmatic," noting that "he had a wonderful quality, a heart of gold. There in Harrisburg sometimes he'd support twelve or fifteen families, buy coal, groceries. . . . [But] he had cold eyes, a killer's eyes. He would kill you for something somebody else would punch you in the nose for." Drawing from the colorful cast of the living, the dead, and the soon-to-be-dead—a state shared by many associated with Birger and his enemies, the Shelton gang—DeNeal re-creates Prohibition-era southern Illinois. He depicts the fatal shootout between S. Glenn Young and Ora Thomas, the battle on the Herrin Masonic Temple lawn in which six were slain and the Ku Klux Klan crushed, and the wounding of Williamson County state's attorney Arlie O. Boswell. As the gang wars escalated and the roster of corpses lengthened, the gangsters embraced technology. The Sheltons bombed Birger's roadhouse, Shady Rest, from a single-engine airplane. Both Birger and the Sheltons used armored vehicles to intimidate their enemies, and the chatter of machine gun fire grew common. The gang wars ended with massive arrests, trials, and convictions of gangsters who once had seemed invincible. Charlie Birger was convicted of the murder of West City mayor Joe Adams and sentenced to death. On April 19, 1928, he stood on the gallows looking down on the large crowd that had come to see him die. "It's a beautiful world," Birger said softly as he prepared to leave it.

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SIU Press

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0809383136

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Keep the Needle Peaking

By: Gary Corry,Red Neckerson

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Keep the Needle Peaking

By: Gary Corry,Red Neckerson

Before Jeff Foxworthy, Gary Corrys alter ego Red Neckerson was already a household word in Atlanta. Soon Neckerson was telling radio audiences to jist ask themselves from coast to coast. Borrowing from the Barbara Mandrell song, Gary was redneck before it was cool. The reason behind the success of Red Neckerson is no less than Garys skills as a humorist. Anyone can do a redneck voice; not every redneck voice is wildly hilarious. When not in character as Neckerson, Garys sharp wit and word crafting helped boost the ratings of several morning jocks. In an earlier era, Gary would have been rubbing elbows with Stan Freberg, Jack Benny, and bob and Ray. Besides all that, Gary was a damn fine air personality and program director. The story of his radio career is fascinating. He is a good man and I am fortunate to have him as my friend. John Long President,The Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame

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iUniverse

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1450247008

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Erotic Wisdom

Philosophy and Intermediacy in Plato's Symposium

By: Gary Alan Scott,William A. Welton

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Erotic Wisdom

Philosophy and Intermediacy in Plato's Symposium

By: Gary Alan Scott,William A. Welton

Erotic Wisdom provides a careful reading of one of Plato's most beloved dialogues, the Symposium, which explores the nature and scope of human desire (erôs). Gary Alan Scott and William A. Welton engage all of the dialogue's major themes, devoting special attention to illuminating Plato's conception of philosophy. In the Symposium, Plato situates philosophy in an intermediate (metaxu) position—between need and resource, ignorance and knowledge—showing how the very lack of what one desires can become a guiding form of contact with the objects of human desire. The authors examine the concept of intermediacy in relation both to Platonic metaphysics and to Plato's moral psychology, arguing that philosophy, for Plato, is properly understood as a kind of "being in-between," as the love of wisdom (philosophia) rather than the possession of it.

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State University of New York Press

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0791477665

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Marketing

By: Philip Kotler,Suzan Burton,Kenneth Deans,Linen Brown,Gary Armstrong

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Marketing

By: Philip Kotler,Suzan Burton,Kenneth Deans,Linen Brown,Gary Armstrong

The ultimate resource for marketing professionals Today’s marketers are challenged to create vibrant, interactive communities of consumers who make products and brands a part of their daily lives in a dynamic world. Marketing, in its 9th Australian edition, continues to be the authoritative principles of marketing resource, delivering holistic, relevant, cutting edge content in new and exciting ways. Kotler delivers the theory that will form the cornerstone of your marketing studies, and shows you how to apply the concepts and practices of modern marketing science. Comprehensive and complete, written by industry-respected authors, this will serve as a perennial reference throughout your career.

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1486001777

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Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Third Edition

By: Gary V. Heller,Robert C. Hendel

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Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Third Edition

By: Gary V. Heller,Robert C. Hendel

The book physicians turn to for clarification on any aspect of nuclear cardiology Nuclear Cardiology: A Concise Textbook and Board Review, Third Edition provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. Readers will learn when to refer, which test to prescribe, and how to interpret the results. Nuclear Cardiology is a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology. • NEW SECTION of case-based scenarios with multiple-choice questions • NEW online video component • Full-color insert of radiographic images • Cutting-edge coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine • Emphasis on indications for tests helps readers decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem • Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare readers for certification testing

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1259645002

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A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

How HP Transformed LaserJet FutureSmart Firmware

By: Gary Gruver,Mike Young,Pat Fulghum

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A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

How HP Transformed LaserJet FutureSmart Firmware

By: Gary Gruver,Mike Young,Pat Fulghum

Today, even the largest development organizations are turning to agile methodologies, seeking major productivity and quality improvements. However, large-scale agile development is difficult, and publicly available case studies have been scarce. Now, three agile pioneers at Hewlett-Packard present a candid, start-to-finish insider’s look at how they’ve succeeded with agile in one of the company’s most mission-critical software environments: firmware for HP LaserJet printers. This book tells the story of an extraordinary experiment and journey. Could agile principles be applied to re-architect an enormous legacy code base? Could agile enable both timely delivery and ongoing innovation? Could it really be applied to 400+ developers distributed across four states, three continents, and four business units? Could it go beyond delivering incremental gains, to meet the stretch goal of 10x developer productivity improvements? It could, and it did—but getting there was not easy. Writing for both managers and technologists, the authors candidly discuss both their successes and failures, presenting actionable lessons for other development organizations, as well as approaches that have proven themselves repeatedly in HP’s challenging environment. They not only illuminate the potential benefits of agile in large-scale development, they also systematically show how these benefits can actually be achieved. Coverage includes: • Tightly linking agile methods and enterprise architecture with business objectives • Focusing agile practices on your worst development pain points to get the most bang for your buck • Abandoning classic agile methods that don’t work at the largest scale • Employing agile methods to establish a new architecture • Using metrics as a “conversation starter” around agile process improvements • Leveraging continuous integration and quality systems to reduce costs, accelerate schedules, and automate the delivery pipeline • Taming the planning beast with “light-touch” agile planning and lightweight long-range forecasting • Implementing effective project management and ensuring accountability in large agile projects • Managing tradeoffs associated with key decisions about organizational structure • Overcoming U.S./India cultural differences that can complicate offshore development • Selecting tools to support quantum leaps in productivity in your organization • Using change management disciplines to support greater enterprise agility

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0132981017

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Guts

The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

By: Gary Paulsen

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The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

By: Gary Paulsen

The author relates incidents in his life and how they inspired parts of his books about the character, Brian Robeson.

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Leading the Transformation

Leading the Transformation

Leading the Transformation

Leading the Transformation

A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

Tailoring Multiphase and Composite Ceramics

Tailoring Multiphase and Composite Ceramics

A Knight of Another Sort

A Knight of Another Sort

Keep the Needle Peaking

Keep the Needle Peaking

Erotic Wisdom

Erotic Wisdom

Marketing

Marketing

Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Third Edition

Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Third Edition

A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development

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