How to Reduce Code Complexity and Develop Software More Sustainably"Mark Seemann is well known for explaining complex concepts clearly and thoroughly. In this book he condenses his wide-ranging software development experience into a set of practical, pragmatic techniques for writing sustainable and human-friendly code. This book will be a must-read for every programmer."-- Scott Wlaschin, author of Domain Modeling Made Functional

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a world that took everything, she found the only thing that mattered.Eight years after the fall, the creatures roam in hordes and the survivors cling to whatever warmth they can find, food, shelter, each other.Niki is sixteen and alone, searching for a father she fears is already gone.Ben is a man trying to rebuild a life the world keeps destroying.And somewhere, the truth about how it all started is buried in th...

Intended to become the emperor's concubine, she died at the bottom of a cliff near Prince Atsuhira's private villa. The palace covered up the scandal. Months later, Akitada is drawn into the case when his best friend is accused of treason. Atsuhira, his alleged co-conspirator, refuses to defend himself. The mystery of the lady's death unravels slowly, bringing danger to Akitada, whose household is already threatened when an ill-fated relationship between Genba and a prostitute leads to his...

Giles Warrington Hale, Marquess of Ashcroft, was born to do two things. Paint and rut. But lately, nobody but Miss Patience Emery has inspired him. The moment he sees her, he knows he must paint her and have her—anywhere and everywhere.After a lifetime of trying to appear smaller, Patience no longer cares what anyone thinks. She's resigned herself to a life having a man in her dreams only. But when the mysterious Lord Ashcroft approaches her with a chance to act on her bold, scanda...

Immerse yourself in the world of animal rights protests, campaigns, demonstrations, outreach, rescue, and so much more.In today’s world, voices of the marginalized are in the spotlight and people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Animal Liberation depicts the full spectrum of animal rights activism that is currently at work to create change.

One minute I had the cuffs. I had magic. I could fight.The next… it was all gone.The final semester at the Supernatural Academy should be about enjoying my last months of college. Instead, someone has poisoned the fae realm, killing tens of thousands and throwing those who survived to our doorstep.And, worse, no one knows how or why.So, instead of late-night study sessions and crazy parties, my friends and I must track down ...

I was raised on lies, but the truth might be the death of me.It wasn’t easy to free my mind from all the lies the Lux Academy raised me on, but I’m finally coming to terms with who I really am.I’ve only started to accept my new life and what I must do when Val—the only friend I thought I had left from my previous life—kidnaps me and promises to make me pay for Magistrate Magnus’s death.As he drags me away, I know I won’t get a fair trial and must accept my grim fate...

The Academy is falling apart and I may be one of the only people who can hold it together.Surviving Freshman and Sophomore years at the Supernatural Academy was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. But now, an even harder task awaits......staying away from Rowan Underwood.He’s made his choice, going with the very people responsible for every evil that’s befallen us over the last two years. I’m over him. Or, at least that’s what I tell myse...

Every horse, no matter in what discipline it is ridden, will benefit from working with cavalletti. For Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke, riding over cavalletti is key to success. Cavalletti training improves the horse's basic gaits, develops rhythm, suppleness and cadence and increases fitness and agility. This handbook describes how to work with cavalletti on the lunge, provides valuable new schooling ideas and inspiration for dressage work, as well as numerous layouts for gymnastic jumping...

MEMORIES RUSH BACK LIKE AN AVALANCHE.I REMEMBER EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE AND WHY.I REOPENED THE VEIL TO TIRNANOG, AND NOW WE STAND IN MY MOTHER'S REALM.Reopening the veil between Tirnanog and Castella once seemed like a solution, but now Valeria and Korben find themselves in a race against time to save those they love.Reunited with his homeland, Korben finds a kingdom in ruin, ruled by a tyrant he thought long dea...

A subtle and touching tale of liberation, following a protagonist on the path to self-discovery.On the day of her sixtieth birthday, Josy refuses to blow out the candles on her cake. Her bags are packed. She's come to a decision: she's going to win back her freedom by taking off in her old Volkswagen minibus! Even if it means leaving behind her husband and family. In a state of shock, they all blame her for making such a selfish move. But is it really so selfish to listen to that little vo...

Eleven short stories about crime and detection in eleventh century Japan are arranged chronologically for Akitada's career. They include cases that happened during traditional holidays and contain clues such as moon cakes, Chinese lutes, feral cats, and incense competitions.