Books

The system design book for the AI era. Five complete end-to-end designs (chat service, RAG, content moderation, coding assistant, multi-modal platform), a structured six-step framework, and chapters on cost optimization, reliability, and observability — all with realistic capacity estimates and production-grade code.

Build a complete data pipeline from scratch — no cloud signup needed. Fifteen chapters covering ingestion, loading, data modeling, dbt, Airflow, data quality, streaming, observability, and performance optimization. Everything runs locally with Python and DuckDB.

Stop using AI to "write a blog post" and start building systematic marketing workflows. Fourteen chapters covering content strategy, copywriting, social media, email sequences, SEO, paid ads, visual content, analytics, automation, brand voice, and ethics — each with a ready-to-deploy playbook artifact.

The practical AI guide written for teachers, not techies. Fourteen chapters covering lesson planning, grading, differentiation, content creation, special education, academic integrity, and classroom policy — each with ready-to-use templates and prompts. Build a complete AI teaching toolkit chapter by chapter.

"Tired of manual server setups that feel like reinventing the wheel every time?What if you could write down your server settings once—like a recipe—and let the computer do the rest? No more ‘oops, I forgot that checkbox.’ No more ‘Why is Server 7 acting weird?’Config as Code is the DevOps secret to consistency, speed, and sanity. And this book is your backstage pass."

Discover the power of Common Lisp through a clear, practical guide that takes you from your first S-expression to advanced macros, CLOS and the condition system. Learn not just how Lisp works but why it remains one of the world's most influential programming languages.

Ein Coding-Agent liefert in Sekunden makellosen Code, mittendrin eine Funktion, die es nie gab: Halluzinations-Lasagne. Claude Shannons verrauschter Kanal von 1948 erklärt, warum plausible Ausgaben nicht verlässlich sind, und wie ein geschärfter Sender, ein beherrschter Kanal und ein prüfender Empfänger daraus verlässliche Software machen.

When the master weaver is cast from the throne, the empire’s golden threads turn to dust. A haunting corporate tragedy of hubris, loyalty, and the fragile poetry of human connection.

Tired of competing with generic consulting firms? This masterclass gives you the exact playbook top firms use to win enterprise clients and charge premium rates. Inside, you’ll get 35+ proven slogan formulas, a 3-step test to verify your taglines, and a clear plan to roll out your new brand across pitch decks and websites.

Whether you're learning PowerShell or managing enterprise environments, this book is a practical reference for Windows PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell 7+. It covers core concepts, scripting, automation and administration with clear examples based on official Microsoft documentation.

The ultimate practical guide designed to fast-track your technical skills without the fluff. Whether you are a developer, student, or DevOps engineer, this essential reference delivers actionable insights to solve real-world problems instantly. Master your craft and stream-line your workflow today!

Becoming a Principal Engineer is about more than technical expertise. The Principal Engineer's Journey offers a practical roadmap with proven frameworks, real-world examples and actionable guidance to help experienced engineers lead with greater influence and impact.

When a brash pop diva storms Sydney, nine husbands lose their heads—and their wives lose no time restoring order. A glittering night of diamonds, desire, and disaster ends with one unforgettable plague of tiny, crawling justice. The Parramatta Symphony—a sensual, satirical ode to marriage, mayhem, and the sweet revenge of everyday goddesses.

Thirty-eight conversations from Dave Farley's Engineering Room podcast, now in book form. Kent Beck, Martin Fowler, Jez Humble, Nicole Forsgren, Eric Evans, Kelsey Hightower and many more talk candidly about what it really takes to build great software.