In 1985, Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland developed the Scrum framework for software development. The framework was based on their previous experience with managing software projects using traditional methods such as the waterfall model. scrum is an agile project management methodology that emphasizes collaboration, constant communication, and iterative development. The goal of scrum is to deliver…
Nick Bilton’s American Kingpin is the story of the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the man behind Silk Road-the online black market. The book chronicles Ulbricht’s journey from a bright-eyed idealist to a convicted felon, and offers readers a unique insight into the workings of the dark web. Bilton does an excellent job of…
There are a lot of resources available to help graduate students with their writing, but one that I highly recommend is Academic Writing for Graduate Students 3rd edition by Christine B. Feak and John Swales. This book is an excellent resource for understanding the expectations of academic writing and how to meet them. It covers…
In the world of project management, there are many different methodologies to choose from. Agile Project Management is one that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland are the co-founders of the Agile Manifesto, which outlines the four key values and twelve principles of agile development. In this…
In American Horizons, Volume 2, Michael Schaller tells the story of America’s westward expansion from the early 1800s to the end of the century. He covers a lot of ground in this book, from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the California Gold Rush. In between, he discusses the various Native American tribes that were…
There are a lot of Java books out there. So, what makes Absolute Java by Walter Savitch so special? For starters, it is one of the most comprehensive books on Java that I have come across. It covers everything from the basics of programming in Java to more advanced topics such as GUI programming and…
In American Horizons, Volume 1, University of Arizona historian Michael Schaller provides readers with a concise and insightful history of the United States. Schaller tells the story of America from its beginnings as a British colony to its emergence as an independent nation. He covers the major events and personalities of the American Revolution, the…
In Spain, during the early years of the Franco regime, a group of young artists and intellectuals decided to use their talents to fight the oppression of the government. They formed a secret society called “Los Cinco Pintores Negros” (The Five Black Painters) and began to produce political murals that were critical of the regime….
In Absolute C++, Sixth Edition, Walter Savitch and Kenrick Mock teach the fundamentals of C++ programming in a clear, concise manner. This new edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes to the C++ language standard and includes new coverage of object-oriented design principles. As with previous editions, Absolute C++ is designed for readers…
In American Government Institutions and Policies, 15th edition by James Q. Wilson, Jr., John J. Diiulio, Meena Bose, and Matthew S. Levendusky, the authors discuss the origins of American government institutions and how they have evolved over time. They also explore how public policy is made in the United States and how different interest groups…