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Ai Agents and Applications: A Practical Guide to Building Autonomous Tools That Actually Work

by Ryan Kessler ...

Narrated by Ryan Kessler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Bridge the gap between flashy AI demos and robust software engineering by building autonomous agents that drive results. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute with focused learning or architecting your tech startup during deep work sessions, this pragmatic guide delivers the exact blueprints you need. Stop wrestling with unpredictable chatbots and start designing reliable systems that ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bridge the gap between flashy AI demos and robust software engineering by building autonomous agents that drive results. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute with focused learning or architecting your tech startup during deep work sessions, this pragmatic guide delivers the exact blueprints you need. Stop wrestling with unpredictable chatbots and start designing reliable systems that
... Read more
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Laws of Software Engineering

A guide to the patterns that shape software systems, teams, and decisions

by Dr Milan Milanovic ...

Narrated by Leo ...

Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

How did I write this book? For more than 20 years in the industry, when I noticed some rules, I wrote them down. Much later, I found out that other people had come to similar conclusions. Namely, Gall's Law came from a failed rewrite. Brooks's Law from a team that doubled in size and shipped more slowly. Goodhart's Law from a quarter where we hit every metric and built nothing useful. The document ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How did I write this book? For more than 20 years in the industry, when I noticed some rules, I wrote them down. Much later, I found out that other people had come to similar conclusions. Namely, Gall's Law came from a failed rewrite. Brooks's Law from a team that doubled in size and shipped more slowly. Goodhart's Law from a quarter where we hit every metric and built nothing useful. The document
... Read more
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Creative Selection

Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs

by Ken Kocienda ...

Narrated by Ken Kocienda ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

**This program is read by the author.An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs.**Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

**This program is read by the author.An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs.**Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly
... Read more
Audiobook

Letters to a New Developer

What I Wish I Had Known When Starting My Development Career

by Dan Moore ...

Narrated by Mike Carnes ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers.Wouldn't it be nice to learn from others' career mistakes? "Soft" skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or, worse, never learned. Understanding these competencies and how to improve them will make ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers.Wouldn't it be nice to learn from others' career mistakes? "Soft" skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or, worse, never learned. Understanding these competencies and how to improve them will make
... Read more
Audiobook

Software Engineering at Google

Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time

by Titus Winters, Tom Manshreck, Hyrum Wright ...

Narrated by Mark Sando ...

Unabridged

23 hours 36 min

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering.How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering.How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life
... Read more
Audiobook

Story Behind Feature-Driven Development, The

by Jeff DeLuca ...

Narrated by Jeff DeLuca ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Feature-Driven Development is one of six recognized major agile development methodologies. FDD and Jeff De Luca are a part of the Agile Software Consortium, and FDD was one of the original agile methodologies represented at the signing of the Agile Manifesto. While most recent writing about agile has concerned Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP), there are still a sizable number of people ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Feature-Driven Development is one of six recognized major agile development methodologies. FDD and Jeff De Luca are a part of the Agile Software Consortium, and FDD was one of the original agile methodologies represented at the signing of the Agile Manifesto. While most recent writing about agile has concerned Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP), there are still a sizable number of people
... Read more
Audiobook

LLM Engineer's Playbook, The: Mastering the Development of Large Language Models for Real-World Applications

by Leona Lang ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, and at the heart of this revolution are Large Language Models (LLMs). These powerful tools are transforming how we interact with technology, offering unprecedented capabilities in natural language processing. The LLM Engineer's Playbook is an essential guide for anyone looking to navigate the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, and at the heart of this revolution are Large Language Models (LLMs). These powerful tools are transforming how we interact with technology, offering unprecedented capabilities in natural language processing. The LLM Engineer's Playbook is an essential guide for anyone looking to navigate the
... Read more
Audiobook

Kanban for Beginners

Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Steve Abrams ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Unlock the power of visual management with "Kanban for Beginners: Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management", your essential guide to implementing the Kanban system in any environment. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking to refine your understanding, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Kanban, from its roots in Japanese manufacturing to its modern adaptations across ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the power of visual management with "Kanban for Beginners: Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management", your essential guide to implementing the Kanban system in any environment. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking to refine your understanding, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Kanban, from its roots in Japanese manufacturing to its modern adaptations across
... Read more
Audiobook

Palantir's AI Business Operating System

An AI Strategy for the C-Suite

by Peter C. Murphy ...

Narrated by AI Voice Peter Murphy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The AI Revolution is here—and the time to choose is now.Yes, that’s right, AI has great potential. Choose the right strategy, and your business will rise to new levels of success. Choose wrong, and you’ll waste precious time, money, and opportunity while competitors surge ahead. Sitting on the sidelines isn’t caution—it’s surrender.This book gives you a ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The AI Revolution is here—and the time to choose is now.Yes, that’s right, AI has great potential. Choose the right strategy, and your business will rise to new levels of success. Choose wrong, and you’ll waste precious time, money, and opportunity while competitors surge ahead. Sitting on the sidelines isn’t caution—it’s surrender.This book gives you a
... Read more
Audiobook

Building Psychological Safety on Your Team

by Tom Henricksen ...

Narrated by Tom Henricksen ...

Unabridged

16 min

What does Psychological Safety even mean? In this short work, we will answer this question. As well as share how Project Managers can bring it to their team. You will learn what to add to your team health checklist to make it more productive. Check it out to learn more. ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What does Psychological Safety even mean? In this short work, we will answer this question. As well as share how Project Managers can bring it to their team. You will learn what to add to your team health checklist to make it more productive. Check it out to learn more.
... Read more
Audiobook

Effective Machine Learning Teams

Best Practices for ML Practitioners

by David Tan, Ada Leung, David Colls ...

Narrated by Ray Greenley ...

Unabridged

13 hours 45 min

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and
... Read more
Audiobook

The AI Product Playbook

Strategies, Skills, and Frameworks for the AI-Driven Product Manager

by Dr. Marily Nika, Diego Granados ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lam ...

Unabridged

11 hours 23 min

The AI Product Playbook: Strategies, Skills, and Frameworks for the AI-Driven Product Manager, by Dr. Marily Nika and Diego Granados, is a practical resource designed to empower product managers to effectively build, launch, and manage successful AI-powered products. This playbook bridges the gap between artificial intelligence theory and real-world product management, offering actionable ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The AI Product Playbook: Strategies, Skills, and Frameworks for the AI-Driven Product Manager, by Dr. Marily Nika and Diego Granados, is a practical resource designed to empower product managers to effectively build, launch, and manage successful AI-powered products. This playbook bridges the gap between artificial intelligence theory and real-world product management, offering actionable
... Read more
Audiobook

Engineering Resilient Systems on AWS

Design, Build, and Test for Resilience

by Kevin Schwarz, Jennifer Moran, Nate Bachmeier ...

Narrated by Brandon Pollock ...

Unabridged

11 hours 17 min

To ensure that applications are reliable and always available, more businesses today are moving applications to AWS. But many companies still struggle to design and build these cloud applications effectively. With this practical guide, software, DevOps, and cloud engineers will learn how to implement resilient designs and configurations in the cloud using hands-on independent labs.Authors Kevin ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

To ensure that applications are reliable and always available, more businesses today are moving applications to AWS. But many companies still struggle to design and build these cloud applications effectively. With this practical guide, software, DevOps, and cloud engineers will learn how to implement resilient designs and configurations in the cloud using hands-on independent labs.Authors Kevin
... Read more
Audiobook

The Python-Based Laboratory

A Hands-On Guide for Scientists and Engineers

by John Essick ...

Narrated by PJ Freebourn ...

Unabridged

16 hours 33 min

The Python-Based Laboratory: A Hands-On Guide for Scientists and Engineers provides a learn-by-doing approach to acquiring the Python programming skills needed to implement computer-controlled experimental work. The book leads its listeners to mastery of the popular, open-source Python computer language in its role as a powerful laboratory tool by carrying out interesting and relevant projects ... Read more

$42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Python-Based Laboratory: A Hands-On Guide for Scientists and Engineers provides a learn-by-doing approach to acquiring the Python programming skills needed to implement computer-controlled experimental work. The book leads its listeners to mastery of the popular, open-source Python computer language in its role as a powerful laboratory tool by carrying out interesting and relevant projects
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile Leadership

Secret Practices and Tips for Successful Agile Leader

by Alex Campbell ...

Narrated by Jason Weston ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

Are you new to leadership but have a history of working with Agile methodology? Are you working with a new team and want to apply agile leadership? Do the younger generations you work with have a different perception of agile methodology? Are you tired of reading the same agile leadership tips time and again?This book was written to break the mold and pull together great leadership practices with ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you new to leadership but have a history of working with Agile methodology? Are you working with a new team and want to apply agile leadership? Do the younger generations you work with have a different perception of agile methodology? Are you tired of reading the same agile leadership tips time and again?This book was written to break the mold and pull together great leadership practices with
... Read more
Audiobook

Game Development With AI: Practical Techniques to Design, Build, and Optimize Smarter Games Faster

by Ryan Whitaker ...

Narrated by Ryan Whitaker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Master artificial intelligence for indie game development and build smarter worlds in a fraction of the time. Transform your daily commute into an upskilling session as you learn to amplify your creative output. This practical field guide helps solo creators and small studios punch above their weight, turning heavy academic theory into actionable workflows.Stop drowning in unusable asset ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master artificial intelligence for indie game development and build smarter worlds in a fraction of the time. Transform your daily commute into an upskilling session as you learn to amplify your creative output. This practical field guide helps solo creators and small studios punch above their weight, turning heavy academic theory into actionable workflows.Stop drowning in unusable asset
... Read more
Audiobook

Kaizen Project Management

Embracing Kaizen Principles for Effective Project Management

by Daniel Garfield ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy centered on the concept of continuous improvement, has long been revered in the manufacturing and business sectors. Now, it's time for the world of project management to benefit from its transformative principles. This book takes you on a journey that seamlessly blends the art of traditional project management with the science of Kaizen, resulting in a dynamic ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy centered on the concept of continuous improvement, has long been revered in the manufacturing and business sectors. Now, it's time for the world of project management to benefit from its transformative principles. This book takes you on a journey that seamlessly blends the art of traditional project management with the science of Kaizen, resulting in a dynamic
... Read more
Audiobook

Facilitating Software Architecture

Empowering Teams to Make Architectural Decisions

by Andrew Harmel-Law ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

17 hours 56 min

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows ... Read more

$42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows
... Read more
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Learning DevSecOps

A Practical Guide to Processes and Tools

by Steve Suehring ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

How do some organizations maintain 24-7 internet-scale operations? How can organizations integrate security while deploying new features? How do organizations increase security within their DevOps processes? This practical guide helps you answer those questions. Steve Suehring provides unique content to help practitioners and leadership successfully implement DevOps and DevSecOps. Learning ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How do some organizations maintain 24-7 internet-scale operations? How can organizations integrate security while deploying new features? How do organizations increase security within their DevOps processes? This practical guide helps you answer those questions. Steve Suehring provides unique content to help practitioners and leadership successfully implement DevOps and DevSecOps. Learning
... Read more
Audiobook

Software Designing and Development. Clear Guide for Beginners

Unlocking the Secrets of Software Design and Development for Beginners

by James Ferry ...

Narrated by James Ferry ...

Unabridged

3 hours 37 min

Embark on your journey to mastering the art and science of software design and development with this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for beginners. "Software Designing and Development: Clear Guide for Beginners" demystifies the complex world of software creation, offering you a clear, structured, and approachable path to becoming a proficient developer.Key Highlights:Core Principles: ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on your journey to mastering the art and science of software design and development with this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for beginners. "Software Designing and Development: Clear Guide for Beginners" demystifies the complex world of software creation, offering you a clear, structured, and approachable path to becoming a proficient developer.Key Highlights:Core Principles:
... Read more
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Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know Today About Our Future

by James C. Moore ...

Narrated by Nick Dolle ...

Unabridged

32 min

Why do we need research to ensure that artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial? What are the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence?Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often portrays AI as robots with human-like characteristics, AI can encompass ... Read more

$5.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why do we need research to ensure that artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial? What are the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence?Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often portrays AI as robots with human-like characteristics, AI can encompass
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile Project Management

A Complete Beginner's Guide to Agile Project Management, Learn the Basic Concept and Tools

by Mary G. Lewis ...

Narrated by Shawntay Fields ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Agile is an alternative methodology to traditional project management and is used in a wide range of applications.A huge demand for agile project management rose in the marketplace a few years back when it emerged, with an urgency to adopt it as soon as possible for those organisations which used it as a test and were successful at achieving their projects more effectively than their competitors ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Agile is an alternative methodology to traditional project management and is used in a wide range of applications.A huge demand for agile project management rose in the marketplace a few years back when it emerged, with an urgency to adopt it as soon as possible for those organisations which used it as a test and were successful at achieving their projects more effectively than their competitors
... Read more
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I Am Not Good

The History of Cheating in Video Games

by Nate Drake ...

Narrated by Nate Drake ...

Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

For generations of players, cheat codes were a secret handshake. A gateway to extra lives, godlike powers, and hidden worlds. But behind every cheat lies a story of creativity, rebellion, and the ever-shifting line between play and power.I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games takes readers on a journey through the evolution of video game cheats, from the days of secret developer ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For generations of players, cheat codes were a secret handshake. A gateway to extra lives, godlike powers, and hidden worlds. But behind every cheat lies a story of creativity, rebellion, and the ever-shifting line between play and power.I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games takes readers on a journey through the evolution of video game cheats, from the days of secret developer
... Read more
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Clean Architecture

A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design

by Robert C. Martin ...

Narrated by Theodore O'Brien ...

Unabridged

8 hours 24 min

By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reveals those rules and helps you apply them.Martin's Clean Architecture doesn't merely present ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reveals those rules and helps you apply them.Martin's Clean Architecture doesn't merely present
... Read more

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