Building Systems

As organizations shift from monolithic applications to smaller, self-contained microservices, distributed systems have become more fine-grained. But developing these new systems brings its own host of problems. This expanded second edition takes a holistic view of topics that you need to consider when building, managing, and scaling microservices architectures. Through clear examples and practical advice, author Sam Newman gives everyone from architects and developers to testers and IT operators a firm grounding in the concepts.

This audiobook teaches you how to build an intelligent system from end to end and leverage machine learning in practice. You will understand how to apply your existing skills in software engineering, data science, machine learning, management, and program management to produce working systems.

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Building Autonomous Systems with LLMs and Agentic Agents is your step-by-step roadmap into the future of intelligent automation. Designed specifically for beginners, this guide breaks down complex AI concepts into clear, practical lessons—no advanced background required. Inside, you'll discover how Large Language Models (LLMs) work, how agentic systems make decisions, and how to connect tools, memory, and workflows into fully autonomous AI pipelines.

How do we do effective, sustainable social change…without burning out, internalizing systemic toxicity, or replicating urgency culture? A trauma-informed anthology with contributions from 13 activists and community organizers—for readers of adrienne maree brown, Staci K. Haines, and Ejeris...

Unlock the future of customer service with AI. Building a Smart Customer Service System with AI: From Chatbots to Personalized Support is a comprehensive guide that shows businesses how to leverage artificial intelligence to transform their customer support operations.

Wealth is not a number. It is a territory—and territories can be mapped, protected, and built with intention. If money feels unpredictable, it is rarely because you lack effort. More often, it is because your financial decisions don’t live inside a clear structure. Architecting Wealth introduces the concept of Financial Territory: the full landscape of what you earn, keep, owe, and leak—plus the habits and systems that quietly shape your outcomes.

In this updated edition, the authors show you how zero trust lets you focus on building strong authentication, authorization, and encryption throughout, while providing compartmentalized access and better operational agility. You'll learn the architecture of a zero trust network, including how to build one using currently available technology.

Why wait 20, 30, or 40 years to be rich when all it really takes is seven?The Seven Years to Seven Figures System: 6 Steps to Automatic Wealth is a densely-packed, high-energy audio seminar, recorded both live and in studio, that will spell out for you - in full detail - a practical and time-and-again-proven way to get rich fast, grow richer each year, and stay rich for the rest of your life.

The Buyer-Centric Operating System isn't just another business book—it's a wake-up call for leaders who want to revolutionize their growth strategy by placing their buyers at the core of every decision. Forget outdated personas, funnel thinking, and superficial metrics. Andy Halko challenges traditional business frameworks, offering a radical approach to truly understanding, aligning with, and delighting your buyer. Through sharp insights, practical frameworks, and relatable experiences, this book walks you through transforming your organization into one that thrives on customer obsession.

First published in 2012, Startup Communities became a blueprint for what it takes to build a supportive entrepreneurial community. Now regarded as a classic, the "Boulder Thesis" created and popularized by Feld within the book generated enormous media attention nearly a decade ago. 

Around 90 percent of small businesses fail every year. However, if you adopt this one simple mindset...you'll have a business built to thrive during the hardest times. A business built to survive anything life throws at you. A business people love to support, and in turn, a profitable business that supports you.

Are you transitioning to off-grid boondocking, know you need a solar system, but you're scared as heck to get started? Building a mobile off-grid solar system can be intimidating to most beginners. Trust me, I used a portable generator for the first couple of years of van life. But understanding the basic principles of off-the-grid solar power can probably save your life if you start connecting wires before you understand what they all do.

Freelancing gives you freedom, but it can also make money feel unpredictable. One month feels successful, the next feels uncertain, and traditional budgeting advice often does not work when your income changes from week to week. The Success Proven Instruction Manual gives freelancers, self-employed professionals, creatives, consultants, coaches, and gig workers a practical system for creating financial stability without needing a fixed paycheck.

As a leader, a coach is the most significant role you can play. Discover how coaching makes developing people a high-payoff activity where you can equip tomorrow’s leaders, today. As a coach to some of the country’s highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation...

Have you noticed that on some days, everything seems to go so smoothly? Those times when everybody shares the same deadline and all of a sudden everything gets done. What’s going on here? What’s different in these scenarios? At the core of each situation is a replicable occurrence, a behavior pattern, or a trend you can understand and utilize. In fact, with just a little bit of heightened awareness and increased focus on your situation, you can pinpoint these exact patterns and recreate them at will.

Are you ready to join the revolution that’s transforming sports betting? How to Start Sports Betting with AI is the ultimate step-by-step guide that bridges the gap between advanced data science and practical betting strategies—designed for beginners and experienced bettors alike.

Back in 2009, a group of people came together to try to create a currency that would change the economic system for the better. They called it the Bristol Pound. By 2015 it was one of the world’s most prominent local currencies, featured in the Financial Times and Time Magazine, and even covered by Chinese state television. However, the Bristol Pound stopped circulating in 2021, and in 2023 the organisation finally wound up.

The book Mastering AI Infrastructure and Cyber Security delves into the crucial aspects of safeguarding artificial intelligence (AI) systems and implementing robust infrastructure for AI applications. The book covers various topics, including AI algorithms, data privacy, cyber security threats, and defensive strategies.

This definitive work unveils the untold saga of the Indian Institutes of Technology - from their idealistic origins in Nehru's India to their staggering global influence today. Blending razor-sharp analysis, archival secrets, and exclusive interviews with pioneers, directors, struggling...

The FALCON Method is completely different than typical stock investing strategies. The reason it beats the market, again and again, is because it uses an evidence-based stock selection process that anyone can follow. You don’t need to get lucky, take big risks, or fly by the seat of your pants in order to retire wealthy from stock investing. Successful investing requires structured decision-making based on a proven process, and that's exactly how the FALCON Method was created.