Discover the Lake District’s most rewarding mountain days with this inspirational, large-format collection of 50 outstanding walks across the region’s fells. From famous summits such as Scafell Pike and Helvellyn to quieter and lesser-known hills, each route offers a challenging and memorable day exploring the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District National Park.The routes range from 6 to 23km (4–14 miles) and typically take between 5 and 10 hours to complete. Al...

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 i...

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, d...

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 book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics.Mark Richard...

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, compon...

Explore 25 magnificent Lake District summits in the wild western valleys of Wasdale, Eskdale and Ennerdale. These valleys are quieter, wilder and more remote than the popular eastern fells, yet are home to some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in England. From the iconic bulk of Great Gable and the commanding ridgelines of Pillar and Yewbarrow to the hard-won summit of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, this corner of the Lake District rewards those prepared to venture ...

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 book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics. Mark Richards and N...

Walk through history on the Hadrian’s Wall Path, a remarkable 135km (84-mile) National Trail following the line of the ancient Roman frontier across northern England, from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle. Accessible to first-time long-distance walkers yet equally rewarding for seasoned hikers, the trail winds through rolling farmland, wild moorland, and remarkable Roman sites, including ancient forts, milecastles, and exposed stretches of the Wall itself.

Discover the rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Hadrian’s Wall with this curated collection of 15 short walks, taking you through some of Britain’s most iconic frontier country. Explore ancient Roman forts, dramatic crags, peaceful valleys, and legendary sites along this UNESCO World Heritage Site.Each route is designed for straightforward enjoyment (between 4 and 11km, most under three hours), making this guidebook the ideal companion for families, new w...

Discover 32 outstanding Lake District summits rising above the tranquil waters and dramatic valleys of Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, Lorton, and Newlands. This region is celebrated for its magnificent scenery, classic fellwalking, and timeless Lakeland character, from the iconic ridges of High Stile, Grasmoor, and Grisedale Pike to the peaceful slopes of Mellbreak and Rannerdale Knotts. With memorable heights like Haystacks and Causey Pike included, you’ll find a full spe...

Discover 24 outstanding Lake District summits accessible from the lively valleys of Coniston, Duddon and Eskdale. This area is famed for its spectacular scenery, diverse walking and classic Lakeland atmosphere, from the iconic heights of Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag and Wetherlam to the peaceful, lesser-known massifs of Birker and Corney Fell in the west. With Swirl How’s airy ridges included for the ambitious, you’ll find a full range of fellwalking experiences, whether you want a g...

Explore 28 magnificent Lake District summits above Borrowdale, from the iconic ridgeline of Catbells and the commanding presence of Great Gable to the hard-won top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. This corner of the Lake District offers some of the finest fell walking in Britain, with outstanding views and a genuine sense of adventure on every ascent.Whether you're a seasoned Lakeland fell walker ticking off summits or a keen hillwalker ready to take on...