Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.

Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google over a decade ago as proven technology executives. At the time, the company was already well-known for doing things differently, reflecting the visionary - and frequently contrarian - principles of founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. If Eric and Jonathan were going to succeed, they realized they would have to relearn everything they thought they knew about management and business.

In Make It Happen, Abrams shows you how to approach your job with an aim to making it a career. His 12 Steps are designed to help you develop your brand and become the person your boss, team, and company can count on. Abrams starts with an essential truth for young workers: Just being good at your job is not good enough! So, to get ahead and realize your full potential while also having a satisfying life and productive career, you’ll need to understand and implement each of these 12 Steps, including the 15 core competencies he outlines in Step 4. 

Most people watch others climb the career ladder and assume they must possess a natural talent that only a lucky few are blessed with. The truth is that the skills needed to get ahead of 99 percent of other candidates can be learned. With practice, it can transform anyone’s chances of securing the job of their dreams.

Lots of entrepreneurs are using the lean startup philosophy to streamline their business practices and make effective market launches without using up a lot of capital. You can be one of them. This audiobook is going to teach you everything you need to know about lean startups, its specific philosophy, and how it edges out traditional businesses. If you want an amazing startup from day one, this comprehensive guide will start at the drawing board and accompany you as you launch your business and develop quality products tailored to the market.

Do you struggle with interviews? Never sure what to say or do? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple, proven plan for landing that dream job?  Master your interviews and land that job with this powerful step-by-step guide! Covering everything from body language, what to wear, and 35 questions you might be asked, this comprehensive, complete guide is guaranteed to massively increase your chances of landing that position - no matter the job you desire!

This audiobook is all about learning to sharpen the communication gaps that you already have in relation to interview situations. No more sweaty hands during any interview session for job recruitment! You will possess the power to turn interview anxiety into expectation and performance. In the following chapters, we will share with you the techniques of a good interview. We will concentrate on you in relation to the employer - what you both need to do in order to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement that will hopefully lead to a fulfilling long-term partnership.

We are all aware that cracking an interview can be a tough ordeal. It requires a certain mental fortitude to keep calm and answer questions truthfully and confidently without seeming anxious. This audiobook aims to instill in you certain habits that will enable you to not only get through the interview, but also to flourish and be the prime candidate for the job.

Stop rushing into businesses born from half-baked ideas, misguided theories, and other forms of self-delusion. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. As Joel Barker says, "Speed is only useful if you're running in the right direction." Will It Fly? will help you make sure you are clear for takeoff.

Do you have a message you want to get out into the world? Have you ever dreamed of speaking for a living? Is there something you have to say, but you just aren't sure what to do next? The Successful Speaker is a proven, easy-to-follow guide to helping you do just that. Whether you want to speak at your next board meeting or community gathering, start making some extra money on the side, or become a full-time professional speaker, Grant Baldwin knows how to get you from here to there. Why? Because he’s done it himself and has coached over 2,000 speakers.

Your roadmap to get hired as a software developer in 8 months.

Project management interviews can seem daunting. You will be asked many questions, and the answers are not necessarily obvious or intuitive. Don’t let your best career opportunity slip through your fingers. Arm yourself with a proven strategy to get the interview, nail the questions, and secure a job offer!

Are you limiting yourself to an unsatisfying career path because of fear? You might regret it. You may already have an idea of what you really want to do, or you just know what you don’t want. Either way, you can benefit from exploring alternative careers and finding out more about yourself and your career aspirations.

If the potential to make a lot of money intrigues you, if you want to work at a job that gives your life and days meaning, if you are willing to take risks, work hard, and overcome challenges, and be a part of creating something out of nothing…a start-up job might be ideal for you. But, if you want to ensure you have a chance of landing your potential dream job, you need to know how to break into the start-up industry — this is the book for you. It will leave you with a sense of confidence, excitement, and ambition on the next steps to take!