New Releases by Mark Richards

Reflections Eternal: Healing in a World That Profits From Numbness Reflections Eternal is a raw, lyrical meditation on ego, identity, emotional survival, and the quiet revolution of choosing presence in a disconnected world. Told through poetic essays, spoken-word reflections, and soul-bared storytelling, this book traces the author's journey through grief, addiction, betrayal, and awakening - peeling back the masks of masculinity, performance, and pain to reveal the quiet clarity beneath. Divided into thematic "chapters" - Parasites of the Mind, Heart, System, and Soul - this work explores how we lose ourselves through ego, how love can be weaponized, how systems fail the unheard, and how silence can become sacred. The later chapters unfold into healing: solitude, sobriety, spiritual boundaries, and the quiet courage of living awake in a world that wants you distracted. Part memoir, part manifesto, part mirror, Reflections Eternal is for anyone who's ever been called too intense, too sensitive, or too honest - and chose to stay that way anyway.

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, data, generative AI, team topologies, and many other topics. Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks. You''ll explore software architecture in a modern light, taking into account all the innovations of the past decade. This book examines: Architecture styles and patterns: Microservices, modular monoliths, microkernels, layered architectures, and many more Components: Identification, coupling, cohesion, partitioning, and granularity Soft skills: Effective team management, collaboration, business engagement models, negotiation, presentations, and more Modernity: Engineering practices and operational approaches that have changed radically in the past few years, including cloud considerations and generative AI Architecture as an engineering discipline: Repeatable results, metrics, and concrete valuations that add rigor to software architecture

A guidebook to walking the Hadrian''s Wall Path National Trail between Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria and Wallsend, Newcastle. Covering 135km (84 miles), this historic route takes around 10 days to hike. Suitable for beginners, it nevertheless requires a reasonable level of fitness to undertake as a multi-day walk. The route is described in 10 stages between 8 and 16km (5–10 miles) in length and in both directions, west–east and east–west. An optional 2-stage extension through Newcastle to South Shields on the east coast is also provided. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 OS maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line Handy route summary tables, alternative walking schedules and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Packed with historical detail, as well as maps marking locations of Roman milecastles and other archaeological sites on and near the wall Public transport by stage is listed for those wanting to break the trail into shorter sections

"Thriving on Plants: A Diabetic's Guide to Vegan Living" Discover the transformative power of a plant-based diet in managing diabetes with "Thriving on Plants." This comprehensive guide combines the latest scientific research with practical tips, delicious recipes, and real-life success stories. Whether you're newly diagnosed or seeking to enhance your health, this book provides the tools you need to take control of your diabetes through the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Empower yourself to thrive, not just survive, with a diet that's as good for the planet as it is for your health.

Fundamentos da Arquitetura de Software No mundo inteiro, pesquisas de salário colocam sistematicamente a arquitetura de software entre os dez melhores empregos, embora não exista nenhum guia real para ajudar os desenvolvedores a se tornarem arquitetos. Até agora. Este livro fornece a primeira visão geral completa de muitos aspectos da arquitetura de software. Aspirantes a arquitetos e os já praticantes examinarão da mesma forma as características e padrões da arquitetura, a determinação de componentes, as arquiteturas de diagramação, de apresentação, evolucionária e muitos outros tópicos. Mark Richards e Neal Ford, profissionais experientes que ensinam arquitetura de software profissionalmente há anos, focam os princípios da arquitetura que se aplicam a todas as camadas da tecnologia. Você explorará a arquitetura de software de um ponto de vista moderno, levando em conta todas as inovações da última década. Este livro examina: Padrão da arquitetura: a base técnica para muitas decisões de arquitetura. Componentes: identificação, acoplamento, coesão, particionamento e granularidade. Habilidades sociais: gestão eficiente da equipe, reuniões, negociação, apresentações etc. Modernidade: práticas de engenharia e abordagens operacionais que mudaram radicalmente nosúltimos anos. Arquitetura como disciplina de engenharia: resultados repetidos, métricas e avaliações concretas que acrescentam rigor à arquitetura de software. *** "Quer seja novo na função ou se já é arquiteto há anos, este livro o ajudará a ser melhor no seu trabalho. Só gostaria que ele tivesse sido escrito antes na minha carreira." —Nathaniel Schutta "Arquiteto como serviço", netschutta.io "Este livro servirá como um guia para muitos em sua jornada no domínio da arquitetura de software." —Rebecca J. Parsons CTO, ThoughtWorks

Arquitetura de Software: As Partes Difíceis Não há decisões fáceis na arquitetura de software. Pelo contrário, há muitas partes difíceis – problemas ou questões desafiadoras sem práticas recomendadas – que forçam você a escolher entre vários tipos de concessões. Com este livro, você aprenderá a pensar criticamente sobre as vantagens e desvantagens das arquiteturas distribuídas. Os veteranos em arquitetura e consultores profissionais Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage e Zhamak Dehghani discutem estratégias para a escolha de uma arquitetura adequada. Entrelaçando uma história sobre um grupo fictício de profissionais de tecnologia – o Sysops Squad – eles examinam tudo: desde como determinar a granularidade do serviço, gerenciar fluxos de trabalho e orquestração, gerenciar e dissociar contratos e gerenciar transações distribuídas; até como otimizar as características operacionais, como escalabilidade, elasticidade e desempenho. Com foco nas perguntas mais comuns, este livro oferece técnicas que o ajudam a descobrir e a avaliar os trade-offs ao enfrentar os problemas com os quais se depara como arquiteto. Analise os trade-offs e documente suas decisões de forma eficaz Tome decisões melhores com relação à granularidade do serviço Compreenda as complexidades da separação de aplicativos monolíticos Gerencie e dissocie contratos entre serviços Lide com dados em uma arquitetura altamente distribuída Aprenda padrões para gerenciar o fluxo de trabalho e as transações ao desmembrar aplicativos "Este livro é obrigatório para todo arquiteto que esteja criando sistemas distribuídos modernos." — Aleksandar Serafimoski Consultor Líder, Thoughtworks

What will you learn from this book? If you''re a software developer looking for a quick on-ramp to software architecture, this handy guide is a great place to start. From the authors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Head First Software Architecture teaches you how to think architecturally and explores the unique challenges of software architecture. You''ll learn the distinction between architecture and design and the relationship between code, components, and architectural styles. You''ll also learn how to work with some common architectural styles through vivid, fun examples. Quick, easy, and entertaining, this book is a valuable introduction to the world of software architecture. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Software Architecture uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.

Ready for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 25 Lakeland summits that can be climbed from the valleys of Wasdale, Eskdale and Ennerdale. Quieter and wilder than the eastern side of the national park, highlights include Great Gable, Pillar, Yewbarrow and Scafell, as well as England''s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

En arquitectura de software no hay decisiones fáciles. Sí hay muchas partes difíciles, problemas o cuestiones complicadas sin buenas prácticas, que nos obligan a elegir entre varias soluciones intermedias. Con este libro, descubrirá cómo pensar críticamente sobre las ventajas y desventajas relacionadas con las arquitecturas distribuidas. Además de las explicaciones teóricas, el presente volumen contiene ejemplos prácticos y conoceremos a la Patrulla Sysops, un grupo imaginario de profesionales de la arquitectura con los que estudiaremos la granularidad del servicio, cómo gestionar los flujos de trabajo, la administración y separación de contratos, las transacciones distribuidas y hasta la optimización de características operativas, como la escalabilidad, la elasticidad y el rendimiento. El propósito principal de este libro es proporcionar las herramientas para realizar análisis de ventajas y desventajas, para enfrentarnos a los problemas de arquitectura y tomar la mejor decisión en cada caso. * Analizar las ventajas y desventajas, y documentar las decisiones de manera efectiva. * Tomar mejores decisiones considerando la granularidad del servicio. * Comprender las complejidades de desmantelar aplicaciones rígidas. * Gestionar y separar contratos entre servicios. * Manejar datos en una arquitectura altamente distribuida. * Descubrir patrones para gestionar el proceso de trabajo y las transacciones cuando se separan aplicaciones.

Would you like to explore Hadrian''s Wall? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 4 and 11km), including Birdoswald, Sycamore Gap, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Sewingshields Crags. Why choose this guidebook? Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route Easy to follow with clear route descriptions Facilities, parking and highlights for every route No specialist gear needed, walk all year round Ordnance Survey mapping Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Who doesn't love a Ghost Story? Everyone Except Michael Brady... "Brilliant. Michael Brady is fast becoming the Yorkshire Rebus." It's ten days before Christmas. Brady's first Christmas in his new house. Ash. Siobhan. Family and friends. It's going to be perfect... But Whitby's been wreathed in fog since November. "We couldn't even see across the harbour..." And everyone's got a ghost story to tell. But Detective Chief Inspector Michael Brady doesn't believe in ghosts. He believes in evidence. Cold, hard facts... Until a body is found at Bagdale Hall. The Bagdale Hall that's haunted by Browne Bushell, a pirate from the Civil War. Suddenly old cases which weren't investigated properly start to make sense. Ghosts from Whitby's past have a new significance... But the case gets more complex - and Brady sees Christmas slipping away. Michael Brady has a week. A week to catch a killer. Or he'll pay the price. And spend Christmas Day on his own... "Mark Richards has created such a likeable character in Mike Brady that you want to be his friend. Go for a drink with him or give him a hug when he so obviously needs one. I've read all the Brady books in a week. I can't wait for the next one..."

Look no further for the 2023 audio-only collection of O'Reilly Book Club interviews. Hear directly from our authors about their book writing processes and gain insight into how they've become the subject matter experts in their fields.

From the quickening pulse of that first glance to the gut-twisting pull of space given but not asked for - Richards chronicles the emotional journey of love, tension, and heartbreak with honest sincerity. His beaten and battered heart was served on a silver platter - still beating - for the world to digest in morbid relatability. From one hopelessly openhearted fool to another.

Mark Richard's debut poetry collection catalogs his transformative journey towards the light of faith.

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 interweaving a story about a fictional group of technology professionals--the Sysops Squad--they examine everything from how to determine service granularity, manage workflows and orchestration, manage and decouple contracts, and manage distributed transactions to how to optimize operational characteristics, such as scalability, elasticity, and performance. By focusing on commonly asked questions, this book provides techniques to help you discover and weigh the trade-offs as you confront the issues you face as an architect. Analyze trade-offs and effectively document your decisions Make better decisions regarding service granularity Understand the complexities of breaking apart monolithic applications Manage and decouple contracts between services Handle data in a highly distributed architecture Learn patterns to manage workflow and transactions when breaking apart applications

Ready for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 28 Lakeland fells that can be climbed from Borrowdale and the Newlands and Thirlmere valleys. Highlights include Catbells, Scafell Pike, Great End, Great Gable, Glaramara and Walla Crag. Suggestions for longer ridge routes are also given. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact. Let the adventures begin!

This guide describes ascents of 24 Lake District fells that can be climbed from Coniston and the Duddon and Eskdale valleys, including Coniston Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crag. The Coniston Fells - much loved for their classic ridges and wide-reaching views - need little introduction; however, to the west the less-frequented summits of the Birker and Corney Fell massifs offer more great mountain and maritime vistas, as well as solitude. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You''ll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards'' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author''s own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs'' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a ''Fellrangers'' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.

Property Law combines accessible overviews of the conveyancing procedure with a pragmatic approach. Enhanced by realistic case studies, examples, and professional conduct points throughout, this text equips the reader with the knowledge and skills required to conduct conveyancing transactions in practice.

Softwarearchitektur zeitgemäß und pragmatisch geplant Architektonische Muster: Das technische Fundament für viele architektonische Entscheidungen Komponenten: Identifizierung, Kopplung, Kohäsion, Partitionierung und Granularität Architekturstile wie Microkernel, SOA, Microservices u.v.m. und ihre architektonischen Eigenschaften Softwarearchitektur als Engineering-Disziplin: mit wiederhol- und messbaren Ergebnissen zu stabilen Architekturen Mark Richards und Neal Ford — Praktiker mit Erfahrung aus erster Hand, die seit Jahren das Thema Softwarearchitektur unterrichten —, betrachten Softwarearchitektur vor dem Hintergrund der Entwicklungen, Innovationen und Herausforderungen des letzten Jahrzehnts. Sie konzentrieren sich auf Architekturprinzipien, die für alle Technologie-Stacks gelten. Angehende und erfahrene Architekten finden in diesem Buch umfassende Informationen zu architektonischen Merkmalen und Architekturstilen, zur Bestimmung von Komponenten, zur Diagrammerstellung und Präsentation, zu evolutionärer Architektur und vielen weiteren Themen. Die Autoren verstehen Softwarearchitektur als Engineering-Disziplin: mit wiederhol- und messbaren Ergebnissen und konkreten Kennzahlen für stabile Softwarearchitekturen.

Ready for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 32 Lakeland summits that can be climbed from Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, Lorton and the Newlands valley. Highlights include Grasmoor, Haystacks, Grisedale Pike, High Stile and Rannerdale Knotts. Suggestions for longer ridge routes are also given. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

Ready for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 30 Lakeland summits accessible from Keswick, Whinlatter, Bassenthwaite, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Threlkeld. Highlights include Skiddaw, Blencathra, Latrigg, Ullock Pike and Lonscale Fell. There’s also wilderness walking on the quieter northern summits, and forested alternatives in the western Whinlatter group. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact. Let the adventures begin!

Property Law combines accessible overviews of the conveyancing procedure with a pragmatic approach. Enhanced by realistic case studies, examples, and professional conduct points throughout, this text equips the reader with the knowledge and skills required to conduct conveyancing transactions in practice.

This guide describes ascents of 36 Lake District fells that can be climbed from the valleys of Mardale (Haweswater), Kentmere and Longsleddale and from the east side of Ullswater. With few settlements, the area feels wild and remote, and the easternmost fells in particular see few visitors, offering a perfect getaway for walkers seeking solitude. Slightly further west lie some fantastic ridge-lines, including the much-loved Kentmere Horseshoe and High Street Roman road. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You''ll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards'' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author''s own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs'' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a ''Fellrangers'' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.

Ready for adventure in the Lake District Fells? Cicerone’s Walking the Lake District Fells guides are your ultimate fell-by-fell companions. A series of eight guidebooks, one for each of the main valley bases, cover ALL the routes up ALL the fells in each area – that’s 230 fells in total. This guidebook covers 35 Lakeland summits that can be climbed from Patterdale, Ambleside and the Grasmere, Thirlmere and Ullswater valleys. The area is characterised by lofty ridges, with highlights including Helvellyn, Fairfield, St Sunday Crag and Red Screes, plus a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Those with some previous hiking experience will find all the info needed to climb the fells with confidence, plus a fresh perspective on both classic and lesser-known fells. Keen summit-baggers can use our tick lists to tick off the fells as they go. What sets these guidebooks apart from the rest? Complete coverage – every route covered, not just the main one. Devise your own routes – a variety of ascents, descents, and ridge routes, so you can choose to climb one fell or combine routes to craft your own adventure. Up-to-date route information – complete route description and HARVEY mapping for each fell. Hand-drawn toposand panoramas – easily see the routes up each fell and views from the top. Fell-friendly routes – designed to minimise environmental impact.

The journey from developer to software architect is a difficult one. Join us for this edition of Meet the Expert with Mark Richards and Neal Ford, experienced hands-on software architects and coauthors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture , to learn key tips, techniques, and resources to help you along the way. Recorded on July 6, 2020. See the original event page for resources for further learning or watch recordings of past events . O'Reilly Meet the Expert explores emerging business and technology topics and ideas through a series of one-hour interactive events. You'll engage in a live conversation with experts, sharing your questions and ideas while hearing their unique perspectives, insights, fears, and predictions.

This three-part series of half-day online events, hosted by chair Neal Ford, focuses on the hottest topics in software architecture-including microservices, essential architecture principles, and event-driven architecture and domain-driven design-giving you the insights to keep pace with what's next while still accommodating legacy needs. Both seasoned software architects and those looking to break into the field will learn new skills and the latest information on the tools and technologies they need to succeed. In Part 1, Software Architecture Fundamentals, the sessions give you a solid grasp of the fundamentals, preparing you to implement the strategies that will help your organization increase performance, reduce costs, manage complexity, build in resilience and scalability, and speed time to market. The four sessions from Rebecca Parsons, Nathaniel Schutta, Mark Richards and Sam Newman provide insight, advice, and essential knowledge you need to transition from developer to architect. About the presenters: Neal Ford is a director, software architect, and meme wrangler at ThoughtWorks, a software company and a community of passionate, purpose-led individuals who think disruptively to deliver technology to address the toughest challenges, all while seeking to revolutionize the IT industry and create positive social change. He's an internationally recognized expert on software development and delivery, especially in the intersection of Agile engineering techniques and software architecture. Neal has authored seven books (and counting), a number of magazine articles, and dozens of video presentations and spoken at hundreds of developers conferences worldwide. His topics include software architecture, continuous delivery, functional programming, cutting-edge software innovations, and a business-focused book and video on improving technical presentations. Check out his website, Nealford.com. Rebecca Parsons is CTO at ThoughtWorks. Rebecca has more than 30 years' experience leading the creation of large-scale distributed, services-based applications and the integration of disparate systems. Previously, she was an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Central Florida and a director's postdoctoral fellow at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Rebecca's interests include parallel and distributed computation, programming languages, domain-specific languages, evolutionary architecture, genetic algorithms, and computational scien...